Kentucky Creative Living May

Feel the warmthupon your skin.Hear the birdschirping and thekids at play. Ah, it’sfinally here – sum-mer!

It feels likewe’ve been wait-ing, well, forever!But at last thoselazy days are uponus. I love summer. It’s so bright and cheery. It’slike getting to spend some quality time with anold friend you haven’t seen in a while.

While your catching up with the season, don’tforget to read through this issue of CreativeLiving. There’s lot’s of good information aboutlocal businesses that need your support, as wellas can meet all your needs.

Editor’s noteCreativeLiving

Specialty Publications Editor

Creative Living is a monthly advertising-sponsoredmagazine published by the Specialty Publications

Department of The Community Press/TheCommunity Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to EditorMelissa Hayden c/o The Community Press/394Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

At HomeDecor • Repairs

Looking GoodHair • Skin

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Senior LivingApartments • Care4

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There are some deci-sions in life that we neverexpect to make.

When we go throughdifficult experiences thatrequire us to make adjust-ments along the way, thepeople we surround our-selves with can make sucha difference in our atti-tude and determination.

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

Karen Sue Murphy hasbeen a certified fittingspecialist for many yearsand is honored to sup-port, encourage, andadvise women who arelooking for head cover-ings at BurlingtonPharmacy Health Care.

“It is an emotional timeand it is 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,” addedMellissaa Morris, anothercertified fitting specialistat Burlington PharmacyHealth Care.

“We want to help ourcustomers feel comfort-able and meet all of theirneeds,” she said.

Burlington PharmacyHealth Care carries a wideassortment of qualitywigs, scarves, sleep capsand other headpieces.

“We have a great selec-tion of products andmany color swatches,”said Morris.

The company offerspersonalized and privatefitting appointments withtheir professional fittingspecialists.

“It is a very privateatmosphere and we liketaking time with each cus-tomer to get to know themas a person before we beginthe fitting,” said Morris.

“It is very important tous that it be a pleasant andcomfortable experience forour customer,” she said.

Burlington Pharmacy

Health Care also encour-ages their customer’sfriends and family tocome and support women

as they choose wigs,scarves, and other head-pieces while they receivetreatment.

“We invite them tocome with our cus-tomers,” said Murphy.

“Getting opinions from

friends and family thatthey know and love isvery reassuring and help-ful,” she said.

For more informationon Burlington PharmacyHealth Care and the prod-ucts they carry, please call

859-586-6700 and one oftheir professional fittingspecialist would be happyto answer your questions.

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Wig, scarf fitting specialists at Burlington PharmacyHealth Care offer women outstanding service

‘It is an emotional time and it is important forthem to have a support team that cares. Our

personal care and quality service set us a part.’

Jim Barrie wants toshare his love for SCUBAdiving, so he’s lettingeveryone try it for free.

His dive shop, TheScuba Shack,(www.TheScubaPlace.com) located in Florence, isoffering a free “TrySCUBA Experience” toanyone interested in div-ing.

“SCUBA diving is not asport. It’s not a hobby. It’sa lifestyle! We want toexpose as many people aswe can to this excitingway of life.” Barrie said.

The Scuba Shack con-ducts free one-hour divesevery Saturday.

Barrie has owned TheScuba Shack for 11 years,and in that time has beentold by countless peoplethat they would love totry diving. He knows thatif they do, they’ll love it!So he wants to give themthe opportunity.

All those who wouldlike to try SCUBA divingwill be geared-up and gofor a dip in The ScubaShack’s indoor, heated, 10foot-deep, diver trainingpool.

The dives are led byThe Shack’s certifiedinstructors.

Reservations arerequired, and can bemade by calling 859-283-1550.

The Scuba Shack alsooffers SCUBA certificationtraining. Through com-prehensive classroom andpool training, divers learnproper technique, safetymeasures, and how to usethe equipment.

Divers certified at TheScuba Shack are givenunlimited training classesat no extra charge.

The Shack also pro-vides unlimited access totheir pool and use ofSCUBA equipment for

certification students.Once certified, a diver isready to go on one of theshop’s many trips to divelocations in the UnitedStates and abroad.

In the next 14 months,The Shack will lead tripsto locations such as: St.Lucia, Hawaii, Bonaire,Cozumel, Florida, Fiji,and the Bahamas. Pricingvaries by destination.

Many trips are enjoy-able for both divers andnon-divers, so the divercan easily bring a spouseor friend. However, tripsspecifically for divers arenoted.

“There’s nothing quitelike a group trip” saidBarrie. “Both divers andnon-divers come backwith a group of newfriends, having seen someof the world’s most beau-tiful locations” he said.


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Try SCUBA, you’ll LOVE itTri SCUBA diving for free at the Scuba Shack.

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Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler thinks what shedoes is "pretty cool."

Her work involvesmore than giving people apretty smile. It involvesrestoring mouths to opti-mal health as a compo-nent of a healthy body.

"Research has shownthat the health of themouth has an impact onthe overall health of thebody," Dr. Schusslerexplained. "We aren'tabout cosmetics here. Wedon't sell dentistry.Instead we advocate forhealthy mouths."

How cool is that!She and her staff are

dedicated to educatingpatients on the impor-tance of good oral care.

"We perform a thor-ough assessment of eachpatient, diagnose any oralconditions, develop atreatment plan that con-trols inflammation anddisease, and make a planto keep their mouthhealthy," she said.

According to Dr.Schussler, it's important tocome in for screenings notonly to catch a problem,but to foresee and preventfuture problems that cancause pain and becomecostly to restore.

So what keeps a personfrom going to the dentist?

The top reason is fear -but you don't have to beafraid anymore.

"We treat each patientas if they are a member ofour own family,"explained Dr. Schussler."We want people to feelcomfortable when theycome in to our office andwe'll work with them toensure their comfort."

Dr. Schussler talks toall of her patients,explains all procedures

thoroughlyand tries tomake themfeel at ease.She also hasnitrous oxide(laughing gas)available ifthey are nerv-ous whichhelps themrelax.

"Fearfulpatients haveoften had badexperiencesand if I canprovide thatpatient with abetter experi-ence andmake themcomfortable enough totrust me and come back,then I have succeeded,and that sense of successmakes me feel very good,"she explained.

But most importantly,through education andgentle counseling, patientsare shown how to becometheir own dental healthadvocate.

"People should beaware of their bodies," Dr.Schussler said. "Educationis key. If we don't educatepeople on how to takecare of their mouths, itstarts a vicious cycle. Weare able to help them real-ize what is the problem,why it is a problem, andhow to prevent it fromgetting worse."

The goal, sheexplained, is to get themouth healthy again anda head off any problemsso that a person's oralhealth can be maintained.

Dr. Schussler has beenpracticing for 12 years,but has been interested indentistry since she was 9years old.

"As a young child I had

to have some substantialdental treatment per-formed. I went to IU

School ofDentistry for careby the studentsand residentsthere," sheexplained. "I sawwhat they weredoing, watchedclosely andbecame instantlyinterested. Myinterest is as keennow as it wasthen.”

She opened herHebron practicetwo years ago andhas enjoyed everymoment.

“Providing careis wonderful but

interacting with mypatients, learning aboutthem and developing rela-

tionships with them iswhat makes me come towork every day," she said.

Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler has convenientoffice hours including twoevenings per week, andSaturdays. Visitwww.schusslerdentistry.com, or call her competentand friendly staff at 859-653-0525 to set up yourappointment.

Financing is available. She would also like to

remind parents that 2010preschoolers and kinder-gartners need to bescreened for school byJan. 1, 2011. The earlierthe appointment is made,the better.

A healthy mouth equals a healthy bodyH E A L T H & F I T N E S S


Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler.


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Do you snore and suf-fer from sleep apnea?Have you tried CPAP butjust can't tolerate it? AtCincinnati Dental SleepMedicine, Dr. Kitzmillersees patients every daywith snoring and sleepapnea. Utilizing state ofthe art Oral ApplianceTherapy, Dr. Kitzmillerand his uniquely trainedteam are able to offer theirpatients who suffer fromthis life-threatening condi-tion a comfortable andeffective treatment. Anoral appliance is an FDAapproved CPAP alterna-tive that fits over yourteeth and holds the lowerjaw forward, keepingyour airway open whileyou sleep.

A sleep apnea suffererand oral appliance patienthimself, Dr. Kitzmillerknows first hand theeffects of sleep apnea and

the benefits of his oralappliance. His patients arethrilled with their experi-ence too!

“I can't thank youenough for making meaware of the oral appli-ance (my wife thanks youeven more!). For the firsttime inyears I amsleepingsoundlyand feel-ing health-ier when Iwake upand in turn have moreenergy. You literally couldhave saved my lifebecause the CPAPmachine was not workingfor me. Thanks again!”Mike R.

“Outstanding andimmediate results! Ihaven't snored once sincegetting my oral applianceand my apnea has

improved dramatically. Ihaven't slept without itsince the day I got it. It'ssimple and it works. Don'teven bother with theother alternatives!” Jim E.

“After years of strug-gling with a CPAPmachine, I was overjoyed

to find anoralappliancethatworked totreat mysleepapnea.

My mouth appliance iseasy to use, does notrestrict my motions, andvery portable when trav-eling. My husband isgrateful too!” Anne S.

Call Dr. Kitzmiller at248-8848 to schedule yourcomplimentary consulta-tion to see how OralAppliance Therapy couldbe an option for you too!

Sleep apnea patients raveabout CPAP alternative

Dr. Kitzmiller treats his sleep apnea patents with Oral Appliance Therapy.

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Colon cancer is thesecond-deadliest

form of cancer in theU.S., yet it doesn't

have to be. More than90 percent of colon

cancer cases arecurable if caught intheir early stages.

Stop colon cancer now:screening

equalsprevention

In an effort toshowcase the impor-tant message thatscreening equals pre-vention when dealingwith colon cancer, anawareness campaigncalled Stop ColonCancer Now, and

powered by AmSurg,aims to educate thepublic about earlydetection and preven-

tion of the disease, toeliminate the stigmaassociated withcolonoscopies and toincrease regularscreenings for peopleover 50 and for othergroups at added riskfor the disease.

The risk of a per-son having colorectalcancer in his/her life-time is about 1 in 19.

Almost 75 percent ofcolon cancer caseshave no prior familyhistory and most haveno symptoms.Americans continueto battle this diseaseat alarming rates with49,920 reporteddeaths in the U.S. in2009. It is importantto understand who isat risk, and what theavailable preventionmethods are, to elimi-nate the onset ofcolon cancer.

Colon cancer indis-criminately affectspeople regardless ofrace, sex, economicstatus or geography.There often are nosymptoms. It is

important to getscreened if you are:

• 45 and older andAfrican-American

• 50 or older • 40 or older and

have a family historyof polyps or colon orrectal cancer

• Have a history ofcancer or polypsfound earlier

The easiest way toprevent colon canceris to schedule acolonoscopy, a pain-less screening test thatprovides importantinformation aboutyour digestive health.

For more informa-tion visit www.stop-coloncancernow.com.

No matter where you live or work,stopcoloncancernow.com provides valuable

education...

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Believe it or not manypeople wake up from afull nights sleep feelingtired? How can that be? Igot tired, I went to bed,and I woke up tired!

Well it takes more thansleeping to rejuvenateyour body: It takes rest.If you grind or clenchyour teeth at night youare physically preventingyourself from relaxingenough to enter a deepersleep where rest takesplace.

Many people thatgrind and clench report asore stiff jaw upon waken-ing often accompanied byheadache or tightnessacross the forehead andtemples.

Chewing gum canmake the jaw musclesache or feel tired quickly.Patients with severe side

effects cannot chew steakor open wide enough toeat a burger or large sand-wich

The constant excesspressure and friction that

is put on the teeth cancause wearing of thepointy cusps of the teeth,cracking, chipping andbreaking of teeth. Brokenand chipped teeth canoften only be saved bycovering them withcrowns. An occlusal guardis a fraction of the priceand can save multipleteeth at one time. The ear-

liest symptoms of grind-ing and clenching are coldsensitive teeth andgrooves that form on theteeth at the gum linewhich are sensitive.

No matter what thedegree of trauma the firstand most important stepto correcting the problemis to have an Occlusalguard, often called nightguard, custom made foryour. The guard preventsyour jaw from clampingdown full force. Thisallows the muscles torelax and prevents theteeth from being groundand clenched on all night.Many of MortensonFamily Dental patientsreport a better night sleepthe very first night theywear their Occlusal guard.

For more informationcall at 525-7586.

When is the last time you felt likeyou had a good night’s sleep?

If the bright springsunshine shows yourkitchen to be more dulland drab than you wouldlike, it may be time toexplore new cabinets andfurnishings.

Fort Mitchell Interiorsin Crescent Springs canredo any room in yourhouse, and they don’tcontract out any work –familiar faces are on thejob from start to finish.

“Cornices and Romanshades are very popularright now in windowtreatments, and we havethousands of fabric sam-ple books to browsethrough,” said Mary

Pennington-Wolfe, ownerof Fort Mitchell Interiors.

“Darker finishes oncabinets are in style rightnow, but we have 40 dif-ferent styles of cabinets tochoose from,” she said.

“And we can do anyflooring, from ceramic tileto carpet to the newesttrend, which is bambooflooring.”

With more than 30years of experience, Wolfeand her technicians cancreate any look that willunlock the secrets of yourhome, and make you fallin love with your homeall over again.

“Since everything is

blooming fresh and newin spring, it is exciting tobring new life into yourhome with new windowtreatments, or new cabi-nets, or new flooring,”said Pennington-Wolfe.

“When you call us, wesit down with you andwork out a plan that fitsboth your dreams andyour budget.”

So spring on into FortMitchell Interiors onHazelwood Drive acrossfrom McDonald's, andbegin to create the lookyou want for your home.Mary Pennington-Wolfecan be reached at 331-5327for an appointment.

Banish winter blahs with new interiors

...the most importantstep in correcting theproblem is to have an

Occlusal guard.

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Roof repairs keep thephones ringing of the hookat Rooftime at this time ofyear.

“We stay steady all year,even over the winter,” saidOffice Manager SandyFeltner. “But from now tillThanksgiving, we are reallybusy.”

Rooftime does morethan just Owens Corningroof systems. “We are certi-fied as a Top Of The Housecontractor by OwensCorning, one of only threehere in our area,” she con-tinued.

“So we get a lot of callsabout attic insulation, sid-ing, and gutter toppers, butroof calls lead the way.”

“Our roof calls includewhat other roofers haveinstalled incorrectly and arenow leaking, to a roof thatneeds replacing, and every-thing in between. Fifty per-cent of calls are due tosome roofer’s poor work-manship, and fifty percentfrom a roof that reached itslife expectancy.”

To avoid ever becomingpart of the 50 percent thatare leaking, she adviseshomeowners to consider acompany’s Better BusinessBureau file, an Angie’s ListSuper Service Award, andreferences that a homeown-er can call and check.

“We are a non-licensedindustry, unlike plumbersand electricians and thatopens the door for poorworkmanship and roofsbeing replaced when only arepair would haveworked,” she said.

Many roofing compa-nies don’t like to deal withrepairs “because there’s nomoney in it” or they don’tlike trying to fix someoneelse’s mistake. ButRooftime has no problem

diagnosing a roofs problemand bidding a repair, if it’sall that is needed.

“It’s the building blockof our company,” she says.“Most folks who we dorepairs for call us backwhen other work needs tobe done. We build a rela-tionship and that evolvesinto other work - siding,gutter protection, and atticinsulation.

“Our three estimatorsdo not earn commissions,so they only bid what youneed, if a couple hundreddollar repair will fix yourhome, we won’t try to tellyou differently.”

Five of the most com-mon roof repairs Rooftimegets include:

Missing shingles, A

piece of shingle in the yardis an obvious sign. But inmany cases, homeownersdon’t know there’s a prob-lem until a stain or spotshows up on the ceilinginside.

The best way to preventa leak is to get the roofinspected every couple ofyears.

“Rooftime offers freeestimates that can includecolor digital pictures and athermal camera scan topinpoint any problems!

“Flashing leaks, mostoften, leaks occur in theflashing area, where metal-work is installed at anypenetration detail on theroof, spots where properworkmanship is especiallyimportant, for example, a

chimney, a skylight, a pipeboot, or a wall.

“The gutter system isonly as good as the way itis installed,” Sandy said.

“We find a lot of guttersimproperly fastened tobegin with so they loosenquickly.”

Gutters are first cleaned,and then properly secured,making sure the pitching isright for drainage and thatthe end caps and miters aresealed to prevent leaking.

Skylights, A skylightthat needs to be replaced orone that has been compro-mised in some mannerusually brings a Rooftimecrew out.

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Rooftime is Top of the House for your repair needs

Rooftime see page 11

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Lasting Impressionswould like to thank all ofyou who are reading themonthly article and com-ing to visit the store“preparing to beamazed!” Their one-year anniversary hasjust passed and there isvery exciting news . . . !

Lasting Impressionsis expanding and, as aresult, they areannouncing a huge inven-tory reduction sale tomake room for new furni-ture and home décor mer-chandise lines. Receive upto 50 percent off the tick-eted price! You have prob-ably been working onyour spring spruce-up,and this is the perfect timeto stop by to check out the

great bargains you can geton just the right piece offurniture or unique acces-sory for your home oroffice.

There are many, many

fantastic furniture reduc-tions as the way is clearedfor the LastingImpressions move to thethird floor. Don't miss outon this terrific opportuni-ty to save money and con-tinue your spring homemakeover.

Excellent customerservice is an everyday

occurrence at this beauti-fully decorated store. Ifyou are looking for amantle display . . . some-thing beautiful for the topof your cabinets . . . a

breathtaking custom floral. . . this is the place to findit!

If you need more thanjust a little spring lift, youmight want to consider an

In-Home Consultationwith Linda Barbian.Linda is excellent at creat-ing the atmosphere youwant for your space . . .

your opinion is a top pri-ority as she works withyou. She will be glad toassist you with colorselection, room arrange-ment, accessories, win-dow treatments, arearugs, etc., for one room orfor an entire house.

Artwork from Ashtonand Picture Galleries is ondisplay as well as theAshton custom mirror linewhich gives you the flexi-bility to add just the rightframed mirror to a specialspace. You may choosefrom many styles offrames to design yourown custom beveled mir-ror at a very reasonableprice.

Linda, Judy, and Nancyare looking forward toseeing you soon at 241

Grandview in Bellevue.It's a shopping experienceyou are going to enjoyand repeat again andagain!

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Lasting Impressions ready to amaze you

Because you care enough to make your home awarm, welcoming place for family and friends

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 warehousethroughthe Lasting

Impressions door onthe right

Prepare to be amazed. . . .

A lot of roofers don’tlike to deal with skylightsbecause they are somewhatcomplicated and oftencome from many differentmanufacturers.

Skylights have come along way and you shouldbe OK as long as you havea good quality windowwith proper installation ona pitched roof.

Ventilation, Insulation,Radiation, a repair oftenfound in the summeroccurs in homes that areolder and need to be prop-erly balanced for proper airflow.

If you don’t have good

air flow through the attic;shingles will prematurelyfail and cause leaks.

The sun beating downon the roof raises the sur-face temperature by 20-40degrees DAILY! The lastthing you want is for theunderside of the roof to beheated and “cooking.”

Having at least 20 inch-es of attic insulation and aradiation barrier willreduce the inside attic tem-perature by 50 degrees,making your home coolerand the AC working less,saving your energy bill!

For more informatin callRoof Time at 344-TIME.

Are you interested inlowering your energycosts and save energy?Kinsinger’s CustomWindows can help.

The small family-owned and operated busi-ness in an Amish commu-nity in Southern Indianaoffers personable, qualityservice. Give OwnerMichael Kinsinger, a calland he will personallycome measure your win-dows. Then he will cus-tom hand build them in

his own shop and person-ally install them in yourhome, disposing of theold windows. There’s nomiddle man so costs areaffordable and the servicehigh quality.

Each window has a fullwarranty and qualify forthe government taxrebate. Low-E with the7/8 super spacer andArgon is an importantthing in windows to keepcold out in winter andheat out in the summer.

This means huge energysavings for you.

Kinsinger’s CustomWindows offers threeexterior colors and alsooak woodgrain interior,double hung windowssliders, bay and bow win-dows, picture windows,and casement windows.

They also sell doorsand vinyl siding andaccessories. Installation isavailable. Call 812-427-3098 for a free estimate.

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Matracia Contracting,Inc. would like to takethis opportunity to intro-duce you to the concretelifting process.

Concrete lifting is aprocess in which a con-crete slab is raised back toits original position. It isthe economical alternativeto tearing out and replac-ing concrete.

Your concrete is liftedby drilling one or moreholes into the surface ofthe concrete slab, andpumping a cement-basedmaterial through theholes. This fills any voidsand displaces any stand-ing water under the slabwhich may have occurredby settling or rodents bur-rowing under it.

Pumping is continueduntil enough material ispumped under the slab toraise it back to its originalposition.

The cement-basedmaterial is a sandy loamcontaining lime andcement. It is non-toxic andenvironmentally safe.

This process works onany concrete slab, side-

walks, porches, garagefloors, driveways, housefloors, steps, pool decksand more.

The portable pumpallows them to go any-where on your propertywithout damage to yourlawn or landscaping.Their trucks stay on thestreet. There is no messand no heavy equipment.

And most jobs arecompleted within one day– or less.

Give MatraciaContracting a call. Theirestimator will call youback within 24 hours andset up a time to receive afree estimate.

To reach the profes-sionals of MatraciaContracting, call 371-1398.

Concrete lifting: Attractive alternative to replacement

Kinsinger’s Custom Windowsofffers personable, quality service

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There are lots of rea-sons to be concernedabout the housing marketthese days, and if youown your own home youprobably understand howthe value of your homehas been effected.

Most professionals whoknow about these things,report that the majority ofhome owners are remod-eling the house they livein instead of moving.

The staff at KentuckyHome Crafters, a handy-

man and remodeling com-pany in NorthernKentucky, have seen thistrend toward fixinginstead of selling for sometime now.

Experts say thatremodeling your bath-room and especially yourkitchen will raise thevalue of your home con-siderably. Then there isthe unfinished basement.

When you remodelyour unfinished basementyou add hundreds of

square feet of living spaceto your home and thatadds lots of value.Kentucky Home Craftershas been adding value tohomes for more than 16years. Their low rates anddiscount program are abig hit with home ownersin today's market.

Kentucky HomeCrafters recognizes thatthe remodeling dollar hasto go much further than itever did before. So theywant prospective cus-

tomers to know about theunique way they quotejobs. When you meet withone of the experiencedcraftsman from KentuckyHome Crafters, he willtalk with you about yourproject and make anymoney saving suggestionsthat may help reduce theoverall cost of your proj-ect.

Next, he will give youa quote for the cost oflabor to get your projectcompleted.

He will then estimatethe cost of materials sepa-rate from the cost oflabor...and for good rea-son.

Unfortunately, somecompanies will give you aquote that is the combina-tion of labor and materi-als. What customers don'trealize is that sometimesthe materials are markedup 30, 50 or even 100 per-cent.

Kentucky HomeCrafters will never markup materials, you canspend as much as youwant on the quality andbrand or buy materials onsale, it's up to you. Justremember, once the laborquote is given, it will notchange but the materialcosts can change based onthe materials you choose.

Kentucky HomeCrafters also wants you toknow about their warran-ty. Most handyman war-ranties are for 1-year.Their's happens to be thelongest warranty amongall the handyman compa-nies, 18 months. They feelthat if the work is doneright, it should last longerthan a year...shouldn't it?

So don't hesitate to callKentucky Home Craftersand take a look at theircurrent discounts and lowprice’s.

You can reach them at630-4065 and don't forgetto ask about any specialsthat might be going on forthe month.

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Kentucky Home Crafters adds value to your home

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Starry evenings and backyard entertainment go hand-in-

hand. When the sun goes down, the right landscape

lighting can turn any backyard into a stylish outdoor living

space. With so many options, it’s easy to fill your nights

with light to enhance security, decor and entertainment.

“Lighting your land-scape is like workingwith a canvas with youas the artist,” says JonCarloftis, garden andlandscape designer.“Consumers aredemanding outdoorlighting solutions thatoffer great design andconserve energy andmoney. It’s important tochoose lighting with an

eye toward your home’sarchitectural featuresand practicality.”

Carloftis offers thesesimple tips to light upyour nights:

• Keep your light-ing simple. Start withone main lightingsource and add accentlighting to highlightgarden features. Don’t

over-light. It wastesenergy, is costly andunappealing.

• For illuminatingyour entryway, deckand patio, use lightingthat mimics moonlight,like new solar-poweredlighting systems.

• Stagger pathlights. Be creative.

• Skip the complicat-ed wiring and costlyelectric bills by usingnew solar lights.

• With energy costsrising, people are look-ing for ways to cutcosts. Decorative lightsilluminate specific areasbut draw on energy,have wires that need to

be hidden and needreplacement bulbs.Twenty-first-centurysolutions - like solarenergy - harness thepower of the sun to illu-minate the night.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

How to light upyour summer

nights

Can a life be changedsimply by a smile?

The Gentle Dental Careteam and their patientssay yes. One case in par-ticular comes to mind forKim Fisk, new patientcoordinator and dentalassistant.

“The case was recom-mended to us by anorganization,” sheexplains. “We donated thetime, materials and serv-ice.”

The gentleman whoneeded the work hadmissing and decayedteeth.

“He was very self-con-scious about his appear-ance and it was effectinghis entire life,” Kim says.

His teeth were removedand a “beautiful” denturewas put in the same day.

“He was very emotion-al,” Kim says. “He was sograteful that he couldfinally smile. He reallylooked amazing!”

Not too long after, theGentle Dental Care teamreceived a letter from theman thanking them againfor their service.

“I thank God everynight for you and yourstaff for not just changingmy appearance but alsomy attitude,” he wrote.“My confidence level hasrisen tremendously.”

Gentle Dental com-

pletely turned his lifearound. He told them howtheir work helped himimprove his performanceat his job and how thathelped him get an apart-ment.

“I thank you and thestaff for your services,” hewrote. “I know with God’shelp and my new smile, Iwill go a long way!”

His words brought the

Gentle Dental team totears.

“This is why we dowhat we do – to changelives,” says Dr. TaraDallmann.

Gentle Dental Care is apatient-focused generaldentistry practice locatedin Independence. Theteam is committed to pro-viding every person whocomes to their office withthe most up-to-date dentalservices and treatments ina comfortable, relaxingsetting. They treat theirpatients like family.

Dr. Dallmann and herteam provide a full rangeof services, from preven-tive care such as cleaningand oral examinations torestorative measures suchas fillings and crowns. Forpeople who want toimprove the look of theirteeth, they offer cosmetictreatments such as bond-ing, veneers and recon-touring.

They treat each patientwith warmth and respect,and make sure that everyperson understands anyproposed treatments. Theywork with you to developan overall dental plan thatsuits your needs, one thatis affordable and timely.

Are you in desperateneed of dental care, buttoo afraid to go to the den-tist? Are you facing exten-sive treatment which youcannot fathom withoutbeing “out”? You are notalone. For patients whoneed that extra help torelax, Gentle Dental Careoffers both IV and oralconscious sedation.

“For some people ittakes a lot of courage justto pick up the phone andmake an appointment,”explains Fisk. “We under-stand this and do all thatwe can to make your visitcomfortable for you.”

Sedation is a way forpeople that would notnormally go to the dentistto get the treatment andattention they so desper-ately need.

However, what reallysets Gentle Dental Careapart from all other prac-tices is the caring staff.

“We encourage ourpatients, as well as com-fort,” Fisk says. “For thosewho are fearful we letthem know that we aregenuinely proud of themfor coming in. This care, iswhat makes us different,it’s the reason why wehave patients drive all theway from West Chester tosee us for treatment.”

Call Gentle Dental Caretoday at 859-363-1616 to“Experience theDifference.”

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Changing people’s lives with a smile at Gentle Dentle

The Gentle Dental Care team.

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StoneBrook Winery is asmall farm family winerylocated in Camp Springs,Ky, just 20 minutes southof Cincinnati.

StoneBrook offers mag-nificent vineyard views, arenovated 120-year-oldfarm house converted intoa cozy wine tasting room,old country charm and alittle bit of history.

StoneBrook vints avariety of wines includingthe Estate bottled VidalBlanc, Estate, CabernetFranc and Domain winesas well as a wide varietyof other fabulous, award-winning grape and fruitwines.

The tasting room isopen on Fridays from 5 to9 p.m., Saturday from 1 to6 p.m. and Sunday from 1to 6 p.m. For $5 you areable to taste five palette

pleasing grape or fruitwines.

Tours through theaward -winning vineyardsand carriage rides are alsoavailable by appointment,weather permitting.

StoneBrook also offersunique, monthly diningexperiences that have

become a local favoriteVisit StoneBrook and

enjoy award winningwines and captivatingscenery on a 5th genera-tion family farm. For aunique dinning experi-ence be sure to makereservations for one oftheir bi-monthly dinners.

Fine wine, good times

StoneBrook Winery.

What would thrill a little girl topieces on her birthday?

A dress up tea party, with all herfriends, yummy food and real tea!

Karen Cartwright, of Villa Hills,knows just what little girls like, having adaughter of her own, so she invented LaTea La, a special tea party that comes toyour house, with hats and jewelry, craftsand games, and food like chocolate cov-ered strawberries, tea sandwiches, andbite sized fruit.

“We start by having the girls, who arein party dresses, pick out flowered hatsand jewelry,” said Cartwright. “Thenwe have a fashion parade! I decorate

the chairs with yellow tulle, and guidethe girls in crafts and games. Parents cansit back and actually enjoy their specialgirl’s party.”

For $275, Cartwright brings the entireexperience to your home, including allthe food and decorations.

Currently, when a party is booked,the child will receive a free china tea cupset. To reserve a tea party, call or emailCartwright at 322-9313, [email protected], and for more infor-mation, check out the Web site,www.lateala.com.

La Tea La - Talk of the town

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Did you know thathearing loss is the thirdmost common healthproblem in the UnitedStates? Hearing lossaffects more than 36 mil-lion Americans today, andwith the rise in use ofheadsets and earbuds, thenumber of Americanswho experience hearingloss at a younger age isgrowing.

Untreated hearing losscan negatively impactyour social and emotionalwell-being, thus decreas-ing your quality of life.Signs of hearing lossinclude having troublehearing conversations in anoisy environment or onthe telephone, beingunable to hear people talkto you without looking atthem, or experiencing

ringing in your ears.Hearing problems are

commonly associatedwith the normal agingprocess, but can also becaused by exposure toloud noises (work, recre-ation, or military), earinfections or trauma, ill-ness or certain medica-tions, and ear drum/innerear damage caused by for-eign objects like cottonswabs.

In celebration of BetterHearing Month this May,Christopherson & ClarkHearing Center is offeringcomplimentary hearingconsultations to assessyour hearing health.Owner and audiologistSharon Christophersonhas more than 30 years ofexperience in evaluating,diagnosing, and treating

hearing problems. She hasearned the confidence ofher patients by helpingthem select the best treat-ments for their hearingloss, lifestyle, and budgetand by fully and honestlydiscussing with themtheir options. Sharon andher associate, Amy Smith,would like to extend toyou the same profession-al, courteous, and person-alized care their patientshave come to know andtrust.

If you are missing thesounds of your life, call ustoday at 598-9444 toschedule your free hear-ing evaluation or torequest your free copy ofthe Consumer's Guide toHearing Aids.

Celebrate the sounds of your life by hearing them

Owner and audiologist Sharon Christopherson

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