Creative Living Kentucky - October

Oh, I can’t wait!Pretty soon all thecute littleneighborhoodghosts and goblinswill be scurryingabout, going fromhouse to house,collecting yummytreats.

Halloween is somuch fun. Whatother time do you get to dress in costume andparade the streets collecting all kinds of candy?

It’s not only fun to dress up yourself and thelittle ones, but also your home for thisdelightfully spooky occasion.

Be sure to check out the feature on how tomake your home spook-tacularly haunted forone day. The kids will just love it and you will,too!

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

At HomeDecor • Repair

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Senior LivingApartments • Care

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FeaturesPPrrootteecctt yyoouurrsseellff ffrroomm hhoossppiittaall eerrrroorrssLearn how to keep yourself safe while in the hospital.

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My name is Dr.Timothy Kitzmiller and Ihave sleep apnea. I startedsnoring when I was in mylate 20s.

Over the years my snor-ing got worse and I wouldwake myself up with agasp or a snort. My wife,Lori, was increasingly hav-ing to wake me up to stopsnoring or start breathing.

I finally decided thatafter 23 years we bothdeserved a quiet night’ssleep A recommendationwas made to do anovernight sleep study tofind out if I had the life-threatening conditioncalled Obstructive SleepApnea.

To my surprise I foundout that I was not onlysnoring but stoppedbreathing 28 times perhour!

It was recommendedthat I start using aContinuous PositiveAirway Pressure (CPAP)machine. I struggled withit since I like to sleep onmy side and stomach.

I could finally relate toour patients’ complaintsabout mask leaks, strapmarks on their face, sinusproblems and feeling likeDarthVader. I didmy researchandenrolled inspecialtraining toprovide aCPAP alter-nativecalled an Oral Appliance.

It is a medical devicethat fits over the teeth andholds the lower jaw for-ward, keeping the airway

open. I now experiencequiet, unrestricted,healthy sleep wearing myOral Appliance.

My wife is thrilledbecause now she gets a

great, quiet night’s sleepwithout snoring and does-n’t worry about me suffo-cating all night.

We’d love to hearabout your struggles withsnoring, sleep apnea andCPAP. Give us a call at(513) 248-8848 to scheduleyour complimentary con-sultation and learn howOral Appliance Therapycould be the solution foryou, too!

From snoring to Sleep apnea to CPAP alternatives

Dr. Timothy Kitzmiller treats his own snoring and sleep apnea with Oral Appliance Therapy.

Want MoreInformation? Visit cincisleep.com

Karen Murphy andMelissa Morris are used togiving and receiving lot’sof hugs. They’re used tosharing tears as well.

“No one cries in thisroom a lone,” said Karen,a 15-year certified mastec-tomy fitter at BurlingtonPharmacy.

Breast cancer is themost common canceroccurring in women(excluding cancers of theskin) and the second mostcommon cause of deathfrom cancer in womenafter lung cancer.

Mastectomy fitting isthe practice of addressingmedical conditions of theupper extremities andpost-mastectomy surgicaloutcomes.

Pursuant to a physi-

cian’s order, a mastectomyfitter measures a patientand properly fits, dispens-es and adjusts externalbreast prostheses, brasand related supplies.

Trained and certifiedmastectomy fitters areintegral to the physicaland emotional well-beingof patients, providinginstruction and trainingon how to properly useand maintain post-mastec-tomy devices.

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

“The goal is to givethem their self worthback,” Karen said. “It’snot that they just have a

lower self esteem, theyfeel different and webring them back to theirself and make them feelwhole again.”

These women are com-forted and treated withrespect. Karen andMelissa answer theirquestions and work withthem and their doctor to

get what they want andneed.

“We talk,” said Melissa,a six-year certified mas-tectomy fitter. “We listen.Doctors often tell youwhat you need andthey’re tired of that, welisten to what they want.”

Burlington Pharmacycarries Amoena products,

light weight siliconeforms, swim forms, brasthat are functional andsome “have attitude,”Karen explained. “Theyare really nice, stylishpieces.”

Karen and Melissaenjoy their work and cred-it Burlington Pharmacy’sformer certified mastecto-my fitter ClydetteHuddleston as their inspi-ration. Clydette, who hadbreast cancer herself,instilled within them avalue and desire for com-passion.

Karen called Clydette“an angel on earth.”

Melissa said “younever met a better per-son.”

They enjoyed watchingher work with the womenwho visited BurlingtonPharmacy and aspired tohave her kind of impact.

“I like helping people,”Karen explained. “A lot ofladies come in here won-dering how they will befeminine again – afterthey leave, they feel fan-tastic. That is a blessing tobe a part of.”

Appointments andwalk ins are welcome andin-home fittings can bearranged, as well.

Burlington PharmacyHealth Care has beenserving the Tristate areahome medical equipmentand supply needs since1976.

As one of the area'slargest retail suppliers ofhome health products andservices, we provide supe-rior customer service andtop quality, state-of-the-artmedical equipment andsupplies.

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

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The Burlington Pharmacy fitting room is both beautiful and comfortable.

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Nearly 2 million people willacquire an infection while hos-pitalized in 2010, and nearly100,000 will die as a result,according to the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention.

Speaking up for yourselfand taking ownership of yourown health care can help youfrom becoming a statistic.

Poor hand hygiene andcatheters are two of the mostcommon causes of hospital-acquired infections.

Patients can prevent theseinfections by knowing the causesand monitoring them. Here aresome tips for patients on how totake a more collaborative, activerole in their hospital care.

Hand hygieneIt’s your right to remind a health care

provider to sanitize his or her hands beforetouching you or your surroundings while

you’re in the hospital.Multiple studies have

found hand hygiene is sorelylacking in hospitals, with bestpractices being followed as lit-tle as 20 to 30 percent of thetime in some cases.

Patients should also beaware if surfaces are disinfec-ted regularly. Bedrails, tablesurfaces and many items in apatient’s room need disinfec-tion, as well as telephones,remote controls, call buttons,stethoscopes, blood pressurecuffs and portable shareddevices such as blood glucosemeters and hair clippers.

Doctors andhospital staff

diligently work toensure that every

patient experiences asafe and positive

hospital stay. Yet, notall doctors or staffs

can guaranteeperfection, leaving

patients at risk.

What you can do to protectyourself from

hospital errorsWhat you can do to protect

yourself fromhospital errors

ERRORS see page 7

Well, it’s Halloweenonce again, the time tohand out and collect waytoo much candy! The cos-tumes are fun and thetrick or treating is anadventure, but theamount of candy the kidscollect is scary!

Not only should wesort through their candyfor safety purposes but weshould consider thinningout the pile a little. Mostchildren will eat candythree times a day for thenext month. Most of usallow this because it was“free.” The fillings that

may be required due toexcessive consumption ofcandy, however, are notfree as we all know toowell. Want to hear an evenscarier thought? If hard orchewy candies are eatenwhen teeth are alreadydecayed or broken thepotential for further dam-age is almost inevitableleading to more extensivedental work such as a rootcanal, crown, or – worstcase scenario – the loss ofa tooth.

To give younger patientsincentive to part with their“loot,” Mortenson Family

Dental is handing out spe-cial Trick or Treat bags thatcan be returned to the officefull of candy through themonth of November inexchange for $5 cash perbag. Now that’s a treat!!!Stop in and pick up yourTrick or Treat bag beforeHalloween!

Local court houses andairports have offered theirscanning services to checkcandies and treats formetal objects. This is justanother way you as a par-ent can help to keep yourchildren safe during thisspooktacular holiday.

Too much of a good thing?

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Anyone whohas ever noticed awrinkle, excessivebrown spots orveins showing intheir legs will behappy to knowabout Elements, amedical spa locat-ed at 25 TownCenter Blvd. inCrestview Hills.

The elegantsalon is staffedwith two nursepractitioners andone registerednurse, as well asthe MedicalDirector Dr. RuthHussey.

“Physician direct-ed services weredeveloped to aid thepatient in choices of pro-cedures to achieve maxi-mum health, beauty andoverall fitness,” Dr.Hussey explained. “Ourgoal is to promote radiant

skin, prevent damage, andenhance one’s outwardappearance, thus improv-ing the patient’s outlookon life.”

The spa specializes inMatrix, which is a very

deep peel done with radiofrequency waves, so thatthe peel occurs from theinside out. They also doleg vein removal, hair

Medical spa promises beauty

Dr. Ruth Hussey and Mary Jo Meek, office manager for Elements, take a break in one of the treatment rooms.

MEDICAL see page 10

This October giveyourself a treat by sched-uling your long-awaiteddental check up.

Dr. Tara Dallmann andher staff know that a lot ofyou are afraid of the den-tist. They have created ano-stress environment justfor you.

The team is ready andwaiting to take your calland they know the butter-flies you suffer while pick-ing up the phone to sched-ule an appointment.Understand that you aretheir normal type ofpatient and you will not bemade to feel guilty for notseeing a regular dentist.

Brenda makes home-made cookies, Kim heats

neck pillows and blankets,Wendy makes you feel allfresh and new after shecleans your teeth, and Dr.Tara Dallmann createsseveral options in the

most caring way ever togive you back your beau-tiful healthy smile.

If you are in an emer-gency situation the team

Trick or treat at Gentle Dental

TRICK see page 16

The Gentle Dental Care team.

If a hospital isn’t pro-viding this level of disin-fection, you should askyour nurse or doctorabout it.

Catheter-associated infectionsWhile most hope

they’ll never need a uri-nary catheter, the reality ofhospitalization is that onein four patients will needit at some point duringtheir stay.

Catheters can lead tothe most frequent type ofhospital-acquired infec-tion, a urinary tract infec-tion (UTI). In fact, 40 per-cent of all hospital-acquired infections arecatheter-associated UTIs.

Maintaining the sterili-ty of the catheter andapplication kit minimizesinfections.

Some catheterizationkits are packed in a singlelayer with each item –gloves, antiseptic swabs,drapes and so forth –available in the orderthey’ll be needed. This

helps the clinician followthe best practices for avoid-ing infections, but you, thepatient, can also do yourpart.

In addition to remind-ing the nurse about handhygiene, you can continueto ask “Why do I need thiscatheter, and when is itgoing to be removed?”

Studies show that if thereasons for the catheterand its “remove by” dateare noted on a patient’schart before the catheter isplaced, they don’t stay inas long.

Shortening the time acatheter remains in placereduces the risk of a UTI.Doctors don’t have achance to “forget” that apatient has a catheter,remembering to order itsremoval.

Today, everyone in thepicture gets a say. “Thedoctor” may now really bea team of doctors, nurses,specialists and assistantcare providers with plentyof other people monitoring

the patient’s care. If patients want to take

it further, the websitewakeupdoctor.org states,they can ask for anotherdoctor if they find out heor she has been workingmore than 10 to 12 hours.

Clearly in an environ-ment such as this, thepatient can exercisegreater control over his orher own treatment andprevent hospital-acquiredinfections. In the future,the patient may be expect-ed to play an even largerrole. There is an abun-dance of information fromhealthcare providers anda broad scope of Internetsources – ranging fromreliable and trustworthyto questionable and dis-honest.

The question for mostof us will be: “How do Imake myself the bestpatient and the best advo-cate to help ensure thebest outcome from mytreatment?”

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Have you lost your fitness motivation? AtCurves, we know motivation is generallyeasy to find, but mostly hard to keep. That’swhy we invented Curves Smart.

Imagine having the world’s mostadvanced fitness coach at your disposal.

A coach who customizes workouts basedon your body type and endurance, andadjusts each exercise machine’s intensity toyour results. This coach monitors your ener-gy level and range of motion continuously toensure you are achieving your personalpotential.

Then, the coach automatically computesyour workout data to produce a progressreport, including the number of calories youburned, and 3-D anatomical diagrams toshow which muscles you’ve worked andhow successfully.

This is exactly the role of the Curves Smartpersonal coaching system, a technology pio-neered by Curves that offers a precision-

designed workout, moment to moment feed-back, and progress reports to keep membersmotivated while they work out.

It’s the world’s most advanced fitnesstechnology, and it’s only available at Curves.It’s the knowledge and motivation you needto get the results you want.

Diane Sowards, Circuit Coach at theIndependence Curves, senses how excitedmembers get when they have a great work-out.

“They are so proud when they view theirresults and see how many calories theyburned. It gives them such energy and arenewed belief in their abilities,” she said.

If you’ve lost your fitness motivation, findit again at Curves. Women all over NorthernKentucky are doing just that with CurvesSmart.

With special discounts available throughOctober, it’s a great time to join a Curvesnear you.

Find your motivation to get fit, healthy at Curves

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Circuit Coach Charms Mynhier helps member Judy O'Connor watch her levelof energy and range of motion on the Personal Smart Coach.

John Batchalor, whosehouse is on the river,admits that he was takenby surprise.

The Bellevue homeowner never expected tobe treated as well as hewas by the staff at RoofTime.

In fact, their attentionto detail and dedication toquality craftsmanship lefthim breathless.

“They went above andbeyond, they exceededmy personal expectation,”Batchalor said. “The finalproject is great, it’s out-standing. It was doneright.”

The work done to hisFairfield Avenue homewas extensive. The RoofTime team stripped three

layers of roof from thethree-story high house,added 16 inches of OwensCorning fiberglass blow-in insulation, replaced theaging box gutters andrebuilt his chimney.

Roof Time used theOwens Corning’s 30-yearDURATION, Energy StarShingle. This shinglereduces utility bills byreflecting the sun.

In addition, Batchalorqualified for the $1,500 taxcredit. Batchalor will saveenergy, make his homequieter and more comfort-able and improve hisproperty value.

“There are good peopleat Roof Time,” Batchalorsaid. “I didn’t believethere was a roofing com-

pany that cares like theydo.”

His lengthy Angie’sList report about his expe-rience is a featured articlein the December maga-zine that is mailed toevery member in theregion!

He adds, “I invited 12different companies andtook two years to decideexactly what I wanted.My bids were all over theplace from $6,000 to$16,000. It was ridiculous!The staff at Roof Timesubmitted a bid in 2008,stuck with their ideas andanswered all my ques-tions promptly and pro-fessionally each and everytime!”

Roof Time conducts a

free Energy Audit check-up with every quote. Byusing a thermal imagecamera (like the ones thecable TV ghost huntersuse) and digital ther-mometers, their estima-

tors can pinpoint theproblem areas that hideunder the roof.

Roof Time is an OwensCorning PreferredContractor and is one ofonly three roofers locallywho have obtained theadded certification as aTOP OF THE HOUSEroofer- attic insulator.

A Roof Time quoteincludes options forinstalling a roof ventila-tion system that meets orexceeds the FHA specifi-cation; increases the atticinsulation to the DOE rec-ommended level of R-60,and a radiant barrier thatreduces the attic’s temper-ature by as much as 50degrees every day.

Using these techniquesRoof Time is confidantthat most homeownerscan extend their roof’swarranty.

Roof Time began in1995, when Ricky andSandy Feltner started asmall family business thatthey operated out of theirhome. By 1999, PreferredRoofing’s four office staff(which included onedaughter, one son and oneson-in-law) and their ter-

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A contractor that cares

ROOFING see page 12

The latest masterpiece of Roof Time, John Batchalor’s Bellevue home.

Fall … is here … andChristmas is right around thecorner … Lasting ImpressionsDesign Center is ready and wait-ing to help you move forwardinto a wonderful, warm livingspace with those beautiful falland holiday touches that can

make your home so special forfamily and friends. Do you needa beautiful swag, garland, orwreath? Brighten up your diningroom table, front door, or out-of-

the-way nook with a “wow”piece from Lasting Impressions.

Don’t forget that you can alsofind some very classy Halloweenwitches, goblins, and ghouls toadd some fun to your home.Maybe you need something spe-cial like “flicker feet” or “spell

books” to addthat clever littlememorabletouch thatmakes every-one love to visityour home oroffice. You willeven find spi-der rings andbracelets! This

beautiful Halloween displaymakes decorating for Halloweenso easy . . . and definitely a lot offun! You will see unusual itemshere that you won’t find any-

where else!What else is new

at LastingImpressions DesignCenter? New piecesof furniture havebegun to arrive asthe showroom beginsto take shape withBernhardt, Hooker,Charleston House,and several otherwell-known lines.

You will also wantto see the new line ofquilted bedding andtable linens whichbrings an elegant touch to tried-and-true, comfortable quiltedstyles. Don’t forget to check outthe new Shaw rug displayswhich feature breathtaking arearug colors and designs for alldecorating styles!

What is a “Comfort” candle?Well, it is a line of candles (newlyarrived from the July market)handmade in Comfort Texas. Youhave to experience firsthand thefantastic new scents such as

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Lasting Impressions Directions: Travelingsouth or north on I-471:Take Exit 5 (Newport/Bellevue)Turn right onto Route 8 (Fairfield

Avenue)Continue to Taylor Avenue and turn

rightTravel 6 blocks to Grandview AvenueTurn right on Grandview Enter the warehouse through

the center door by the dock. Prepare to be amazed …

“When you care enough to makeyour home a warm, welcomingplace for family and friends …

you need to visit us.”

IMPRESSIONS see page 11

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We have all seen the news – bed bugsare a serious problem here in theTristate. These hitchhikers are every-where and are nearly impossible todetect until they have multiplied andtaken over. Unless Beddy the bed bugK-9 is on the job!

Perfection Pest Control has beentreating for bed bugs for over five yearsand was the first Kentucky based com-pany to use a certified bed bug detectionK-9 team. Beddy, the rescue dog, is a sin-gle-scent trained dog certified throughthe Action Canine Institute in Michigan.

Beddy can find one bed bug (or aviable egg) in a room in eight to 10 min-utes. Perfection K-9 Services can effi-ciently search not only private residences

but also theaters, office buildings, hotels,university dorms and hospitals.

Beddy’s K-9 handler, DarrenBowman, has over 10 years of experi-ence in pest management. Perfection’sservices include a treatment proposaland instructions on bed bug manage-ment. They also provide a planet-friend-ly approach to pest management andongoing preventive inspections to keepyour property protected.

Perfection Pest Control also providesseminars for businesses interested ineducating their employees on bed bugs.

For more information on bed bugcontrol or to schedule a K9 inspectioncall 859-525-8560 or visit www.perfec-tionk9services.com.

The war on bed bugs

removal, chemical peels, skin rejuvena-tion, botox and skin tightening. Clinicsthat perform these non-surgical, non-invasive procedures are very popular onthe east and west coasts, as well as thesouth, but are just beginning to appearin this area.

“With our procedures, patients cangain years of beautiful skin without hav-ing to undergo more drastic means,”said Dr. Hussey. “Because the proce-dures are non-invasive, patients have

very little down time.”Mary Jo Meek, office manager for the

spa, thinks the ELOS technology theyuse makes a difference.

“I feel we are kind of a one stop foreasy beauty,” she said. “It is a simplemethod of maintaining beauty, and peo-ple appreciate that.”

Bridal packages, and other specialsare available, and consultations are free.Appointments can be made by calling578-8499.

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The holidays are just around the cor-ner, so spruce up your kitchen with newcabinets and furnishings.

Fort Mitchell Interiors in CrescentSprings can redo any room in yourhouse, and they don’t contract out anywork – familiar faces are on the job fromstart to finish.

“Cornices and Roman shades arevery popular right now in window treat-ments, and we have thousands of fabricsamples books to browse through,” saidMary Pennington-Wolfe, owner.

“Darker finishes on cabinets are in styleright now, but we have 40 different stylesof cabinets to choose from,” she said.

“And we can do any flooring, fromceramic tile to carpet to the newesttrend, which is bamboo flooring.”

With more than 30 years of experi-ence, Wolf and her technicians can createany look that will unlock the secrets ofyour home, and make you fall in lovewith your home all over again.

“Since everything is blooming freshand new in spring, it is exciting to bringnew life into your home with new win-dow treatments, or new cabinets, or newflooring.

“When you call us, we sit down withyou and work out a plan that fits bothyour dreams and your budget.”

So come into Fort Mitchell Interiorson Hazelwood Drive, across fromMcDonald’s, and begin to create thelook you want for your home. MaryPennington-Wolfe can be reached at 331-5327 for an appointment.

Unlock the secrets of your home

Call 578-5501 to advertise in CCrreeaattiivveeLiving

“Divine,” “Cashmere,”“Apple Strudel,”“Pumpkin Bread,” andmany more.

Santa-in-the-City isready and waiting foryour visit on the fourthfloor!

You won’t want to missspecial areas like BearlySurviving Christmas, thePolar Bear Slide, the GreatPumpkin Coach, theGingerbread House,Home for the Holidays,and many more wonder-ful surprises.

New items continue toarrive and will be addedto the third and fourthfloor showrooms daily.

Last year marked theopening of this fabulousChristmas showroom, andit is newly designed thisyear with even more ofyour favorite, uniqueChristmas decoratingitems such as unusualornaments, ornamentalgarlands, Holy Familynativity sets, pine gar-lands, pine swags, holidayfloral stems, and much,much more.

Do you have a groupof friends or belong to aclub that might enjoy aspecial shopping evening

together at 241Grandview? We can helpyou with a wonderfulevening by providingsnacks and drinks whileyou shop (with a specialdiscount, of course). Justcall Linda or Judy at 859-655-8187 for more infor-mation about setting upyour special eventevening.

Each time you visitLasting Impressions orSanta-in-the City, you willfind that merchandise hasbeen added and there aremany things you haven’tseen during your previousvisits.

Furniture arranged inroom settings will helpyou visualize a finishedroom arrangement in yourhome.

Yes, you’ll still findoodles of hidden treasuresif you dare to go on a“scavenger hunt” in “TheAttic at LastingImpressions.” Just venturethrough the doors at theback of the main show-room and enter a world of30 to 50 percent mark-downs!

The friendly folks atLasting Impressions takepride in excellent customer

service and they are look-ing forward to seeing yousoon at 241 Grandview inBellevue, Ky.

It’s a shopping experi-

ence you are going toenjoy and repeat againand again! The directphone line to the thirdfloor is 859-655-8187. You

may call when you arriveif you need elevator serv-ice, and someone will beglad to come down andgive you a lift.

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Do you want a beautifulhome? You don’t have to move toget what you want. Make yourhome, the home of your dreamswith the help of All AroundExteriors.

All Around Exteriors’ isNorthern Kentucky’s top choicefor all of your home improve-ment needs, including windows,siding, roofs, gutters, basementremodels, decks, landscape,driveways, etc. They guaranteeall of their work and always com-plete each project with a profes-sional touch.

Their unsurpassed workman-ship and attention to detail willamaze you. All Around Exteriorsis a DBA of Generation 2Construction which was foundedin 1999, offers quality homeimprovements at affordableprices. There are no subcontrac-tors and they are a member ofthe Better Business Bureau, HBA,NARI, and have made it ontoAngie’s List. They also cary$2,000,000 liability insurance andworkman’s comp so you can beassured that your project is fullycovered. Job site safety is a top

priority on every project.All Around Exteriors uses

Alside building products to giveyou the highest home improve-ment project materials available,lifetime warranties and beautifulfinishes are available in a varietyof colors and textures.

Alside has been the profes-sional choice for more than 60years. They offer a complete lineof more than 30,000 buildingproducts, a national network ofcompany-owned supply centersand independent distributors,and a commitment to providing

world-class customer service.Alside believes by only selling

to professional remodelers, con-tractors and builders, we can besure the best people in the indus-try install our premium products.The end result is a beautifulhome, every time.

To make your home the homeof your dreams or for more infor-mation call All Around Exteriorsat 992-7363 or at their Websitewww.allaroundexteriors.com. AllAround Exteriors offers its ownfinancing through Wells Fargo, aswell as one year same as cash.

Make your home, the home of your dreams

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Most days, you probablywant visitors to feel

welcome and secure in yourhome. But one day a year,

it’s fun to scare the dickensout of them - so make the

most of Halloween and allthe good-natured frightsthat come along with the

spookiest of holidays.

How to make your housespectacularly

for one day

HAUNTED see page 16

rific work crews hadearned a ranking in theTop 100 Contractors inAmerica, and had sales inexcess of $2 million!

Ricky passed away atthe end of 1999, and thecompany struggled tocarry on without hisdynamic leadership.Today Ricky’s legacy hasbeen preserved by no lessthan FIVE roofing contrac-tors that were once part ofhis vision, all successfullyoperating their own com-panies using the same

principles and ideals heestablished over 15 yearsago!

At Roof Time, Sandy’sdaughter Missy is stillanswering the calls (evenat nights and on theweekends) and Ricky’sgrandson Justin is now aproject estimator!

Terry Littleton, whostarted as a member ofone of Ricky’s roof crewsin 1997, now runs his owncrew as a job site foreman,and oversees any servicecalls that may be received.

Roof Time is a truefamily-owned and -oper-ated business with deepcommunity roots; over 15year’s business experi-ence, and is now into itsthird generation of serv-ing Cincinnati andNorthern Kentucky!

Roof Time’s attention tothe details has earnedthem the prestigiousAngie’s List Super ServiceAward for the past fouryears in a row, as well asthe Community PressReaders’ Choice for 2009!

Estimators arrive ontime and prepared, inneatly lettered vehiclesand uniforms; inspect theattic portion of the roof,then inspect and measurefrom the rooftop (not fromthe ground like most com-panies have started to do).An estimate can be pre-pared right from theirvehicles or e-mailed backthe same day!

Estimates are free andinclude color digital pic-tures of what they find.Roof Time utilizes all the

best of today’s technologysuch as Thermal imagingcameras to pinpoint hid-den leaks and decay, andsatellite measurementsoftware to offer “to theinch measurements” for“to the penny pricing.”

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Retirement is a greattime to enjoy life –

especially in your ownhome. But if you - or your

parents – are starting toslow down, suffering from

occasional imbalance or arehaving difficulty livingsafely in your home, it

could limit yourindependence, and

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Falling is the leading cause of injury anddeath among people 65 and older, accordingto the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention. And if you look around yourhome, or your loved-one’s home, you proba-bly can find many tripping hazards, increas-ing the risk of a fall.

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• Incorporate walk-in showers in yourbathrooms, so you don’t have to climb overthe edge of a tub. Premier Care in BathingInspire Walk-in Shower or Refresh Walk-inShower have Delta brand shower heads,shower chairs in case you need to sit down,secure hand rails and leak-free construction.

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• Install telephones in every room, andhave a cell phone always charged and acces-sible. Communication is important, and hav-ing a phone easily accessible can determinehow swiftly help arrives in an emergency likea fall.

• Switch under-counter shelves into pull-out drawers, so you or your loved one don’thave to get down on your hands and kneesto find something at the rear of the cabinet.This not only helps prevent falls, but alsoprevents strains on the body from bendingover.

• Install as much extra lighting as you canaround the house. This includes nightlightsand extra light switches at all door entrancesso nobody ends up stumbling around in thedark.

• Create safe walking passages. If looserugs are lying around, consider removingthem. Check to see if any of the flooring inyour house is slippery. You might want toconsider installing carpet - not only to get ridof the slippery floor, but also to keep feetwarmer as well. Also, review the layout ofeach room. Keep entrances clear of lamps orfurniture so someone doesn’t accidentallybecome bruised from bumping into them, ortripping and falling to the floor.

Aging in place isn’t overly difficult, andyou can keep yourself or your loved one safeat home, and living in comfort with some ofthese tips.

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While your neighbors maypull out all the stops decoratingoutdoors for Christmas, an over-the-top Halloween display canalso earn you a place in neigh-borhood lore. The Halloweendecor experts at online retailerSeventhAvenue.com offer sometips to consider as you create aspooky playground to impressthe trick-or-treaters:

• Know your audience. Itmight be a good idea to match thelevel of scary in your Halloweendecorations with the age of thechildren you expect to come trick-or-treating. For younger children,think fun. Older kids mightappreciate a good scare.

• Choose a theme. Halloweenis the perfect holiday for creativi-ty, so when it comes to the front

yard, don’t limit yourself.Decorations that center around atheme are the most impactful andwill delight children when walk-ing to your doorstep. You couldchoose something as simple as agraveyard theme, leading visitorsthrough a path of gravestonesand creaky gates, with zombiedecorations for good measure. Oruse ideas from your favoritescary movie. If you need ideas,try browsing outdoor Halloweendecor at online retailers likewww.seventhavenue.com.

• Direct traffic. Now thatyou’ve chosen a theme, thinkabout how you want your gueststo experience it, beginning withthe sidewalk and ending withyour front door. For example, ifyou went with a Dracula themeyou could lead your visitors to

the front door with lights thatresemble chandelier candles.Solar lanterns could also be usedto light the path, as they won’tleave you burning through bat-teries or electricity. Well lit signscould also be used to lead visi-tors through a scavenger huntthrough your front yard.

• Dress the part. To makeyour theme really work for you,wear a costume to the door thatgoes along with it. It’s a greatway to get in touch with yourinner child and to thrill the kidsin your neighborhood.

• Safety first. While it’s greatto create the scariest yard on theblock, you should also makesure it’s safe. Walkways and haz-ards like ponds or stairs shouldbe well-lit.

• Get help from nature. Thetrees in your yard make a greatplace to hang spooky decorations.Use old grass clippings to give aspookier feel to zombies andgravestones. You can use leavesas stuffing paper for bags and fig-urines, filling them with life.

• Treats matter. We all knowthe number one reason kids lookforward to Halloween is thebounty they’ll bring home froma long night of trick-or-treating.Considering that everyone elsewill give out candy, make yourhouse more memorable by giv-ing a toy related to your theme.Or, give glow bracelets that arenot only fun but will also keepthem safe by making them visi-ble in the dark.

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