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Last month wetalked aboutdecluttering yourhome. This monthwe’re tacklingorganization. Andone of the mostimportant parts oforganization isyour closet space!Check out thismonth’s cover fea-ture on “How to get a custom closet for a do-it-yourself budget.” Yes, it’s possible, and the tipsin this article will help you create your dreamcloset space! It’s the perfect project to start whilethe kids are heading back to school.

In mention of the kids, also check out the arti-cle on “Creative ways for packing healthierschool lunches.”

We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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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Exercise. For some peo-ple, that’s a word theyjust don’t want to hearand a concept that is, atbest, unpleasant. But, thetruth is that exercise doesnot have to be difficult,boring or complicated tobe of benefit, especially aswe age.

Being physically activeis even more important toolder adults. It offers anumber of health benefitsand can even have a posi-tive impact for folksalready dealing with dis-ease and/or disability. Infact, health experts agreethat some sort of dailyphysical activity shouldbe the goal of every olderadult.

The U.S. SurgeonGeneral issued a Reporton Physical Activity andHealth. This report con-firms, with hard data, thatinactive people are almosttwice as likely to developheart disease as thosewho are more active. Inaddition, lack of physicalactivity can lead toincreased health needs,

including hospitalizations,use of medications anddoctor visits. As well,according to the NationalInstitute for Health, regu-lar, moderate physicalactivity can “help managestress, improve yourmood and reduce feelingsof depression” and caneven improve, or main-tain, some aspects of cog-nitive function.

At Cedar Village, care isalways focused on “mind,body and spirit” and look-ing at residents, and eldersin the community, with aholistic approach. That’swhy CedarFit has beencreated. CedarFit is abrand new program thatwill help bring simple buteffective exercises to sen-iors, beginning with thosewho live at Cedar Villageand then branching out tothe community.

Cedar Village alreadyoffers a number of exer-cise choices and pro-grams. CedarFit is reallyfocused on those who aremore “homebound” andwho may need specific

activities to help them getmoving-and keep moving.Using tools as simple assoup cans for weights andsome basic resistancebands, CedarFit volun-teers will work one-on-one with elders, using theNational Institute ofAging tools and guide-lines, to help themimprove their fitness.

It can be as simple asdoing bicep curls duringcommercials of a favoriteprogram or even juststretching to improve flex-ibility. The exercise is gen-tle, tailored for the indi-vidual and, of course,only done with physicianconsent.

CedarFit is recruitingvolunteers to help withthis new effort. It’s a greatway to learn more fitnesstechniques and then teachthem to others. If you’dlike to help, please get intouch with MarciaWestcott, Director ofResident Programmingand Volunteers at754-3100 [email protected].

CederFit’s simple goal is fitness

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Fun. Comfortable.Relaxing. Secure. That’swhat you call home –that’s what you’ll callSutton Grove.

Sutton Grove is a hid-den treasure in the heartof Mount Washington,within walking distanceof Kroger, local banks, thelibrary, post office andpharmacy.

It is a peaceful andsecluded independentretirement communitydesigned for your pleas-ure and living enjoyment.

Seventy-five spaciousone- and two-bedroomapartments are located onthree floors. Elevator serv-ice accesses the secondand third floors.

The apartments areunfurnished, so you cansurround yourself withyour own furniture, pic-tures and decorations soyou feel right at home.

Weekly housekeeping,nutritious meals and most

activities are included inyour monthly rent, whichstarts at the reasonablerate of $950 a month.There are pet-friendly andpet-free areas, as well.

Residents also have thechoice to have mealsincluded in their rent orcook on their own.

Although Sutton Groveis an independent livingcommunity, personalizedsupport and health careservices can be designedfor your individual needsby a home health careagency.

The home health careagency, on-site seven daysa week, helps to promotemaximum independenceand dignity while provid-ing such services asbathing, dressing, medica-tion reminders and assis-tance with other daily liv-ing activities.

Sutton Grove nowoffers a Memory LaneProgram, for individuals

with early memory loss,incorporated with 24-hourmedical care and a per-sonalized care plan.

More importantly,you’re not just a residentat Sutton Grove, you’re amember of a family.You’re known by nameand cared about. For moreinformation or to arrangea tour, call 231-0008.

Sutton Grove will hostan open houe 6:30-8 p.m.,Sept. 9, featuring the BlueChip Jazz Band. Everyoneis welcome.

Do you like collectiblesand antiques? What aboutan antique marble toptable, Longaberger picnicbasket, hand-stitchedAmish quilt, antique birdhouse or cradle, MickeyMouse phone, pottery,china, paintings?

Items for the annualArt, Antiques &Collectibles Auction,sponsored by ClermontSenior Services, go up forbid Friday, Sept. 10, atReceptions-Eastgate, 4450Eastgate Blvd.

Appetizers are avail-able at 5 p.m. when thesilent auction opens; din-ner is at 7 p.m. and at 8p.m. the silent auctiontables close. Auctioneer

Joel T.Wilsonopens thelive auc-tion at 8p.m., andhas thereputationof generat-ing almostthe sameamount oflaughter asbids.

“This is a fun eventand a great way to sup-port the agency's fund-raising efforts,” saidDevelopment DirectorDebbie Siegroth.

Cost is $40 per person;raffle tickets are $10 eachor three for $20.

Dress is business casualand a cash bar is avail-able.

Proceeds benefitClermont County seniorcitizens.

For information/reser-vations, please call Debbieat 536-4065 or Karen at536-4002.

Auctions are for a good cause

At last year’s auction, Auctioneers Joel T. Wilson (left) and David S.Lewis (right) auction a quilt with the assistance of CEO George Brown.

Beat the heat at Sutton Grove

Sutton Grove residents keep cool.

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Fall … Fall … Fall … Yes, it'sjust around the corner, andLasting Impressions DesignCenter is ready to help you glideinto a beautiful autumn décor inyour home or office with brandnew furniture, accessories, art-

work and home décor items.Following a very productive tripto market in July, new merchan-dise continues to arrive and theshowroom is full of gorgeous

new fall floral stems and green-ery in your favorite fall colors.Would you like “Little LilyStems” in terra cotta or mustard?How about beautiful hydrangeasin those warm colors that justmake your home feel so comfort-

able?It won't be

long until we aremoving intothose wonderfulfall days in thelow 70s whenwe look forwardto some of ourfavorite “coolweather” fooddishes. We begin

the changeover from ourspring/summer look to fall andthen the Thanksgiving andChristmas holidays arrive beforewe know it. Lasting Impressions

Design Center is ready to assistyou with an easy transition fromone season to the next.

Don't forget that this spectac-ular warehouse showroom alsooffers a complete line ofHalloween décor that will addsuch a fun “treat” for both theyoung and the young-at-heart.You'll see a wide variety ofwitches … standing, sitting, fly-ing … dressed in absolutelystunning witch attire! Have youever seen a “bat bowl” for yourfavorite candy treats? You mightwant to consider adding a few“Archie Arachnida” spiders orghoulish ghouls to your table.You may also want to add someHalloween ribbon, a Halloweenpic, or spiders-on-a-stick to yourfavorite floral arrangement. Thiswonderful display makes deco-rating for Halloween so easy …

and definitely a lot of fun!What else is new at Lasting

Impressions Design Center? Thefurniture area is shaping up asnew pieces of furniture have

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Lasting Impressions for a beautiful fall Directions:Traveling south or north onI-471:Take Exit 5(Newport/Bellevue)Turn right onto Route 8(Fairfield Avenue)Continue to Taylor Avenueand turn rightTravel 6 blocks toGrandview AvenueTurn right on Grandview Enter the warehousethrough

the center door by thedock. Prepare to be amazed . . .

“When you care enough to makeyour home a warm, welcoming place

for family and friends … you need to visit us.”

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begun to arrive. You will also want to seethe new line of quilted bedding, whichbrings an elegant touch to tried-and-true,comfortable quilted styles.

It is definitely worth your time and effortto visit this showroom filled with beautifulfurniture, home accessories, unique homedécor, and custom-designed floral arrange-ments.

Most people don't expect this kind ofbeauty in a warehouse so you should pre-pare to be amazed as you open the doorand see the third floor Lasting ImpressionsDesign Center for the first time (or the sec-ond, third, or fourth). Each time you visit,you will find that merchandise has beenadded and there are many things youhaven't seen during your previous visits.Furniture arranged in room settings willhelp you visualize a finished room arrange-ment in your home.

You'll find oodles of hidden treasures ifyou dare to go on a “scavenger hunt” in“The Attic at Lasting Impressions.” Justventure through the doors at the back of themain showroom and enter a world of 30%to 50% markdowns! As children, we can allremember grandmother's “attic” and all ofthe unusual, interesting things you couldfind there. “The Attic at LastingImpressions” is the perfect spot for the ded-icated bargain hunter.

You can always expect “excellent, indi-vidualized customer service.” If you arelooking for a mantle display . . . somethingbeautiful for the top of your cabinets . . . abreathtaking custom floral . . . a uniquepiece of furniture . . . this is the place to findit!

Artwork from Ashton and PictureGalleries is on display as well as the Ashtoncustom mirror line which gives you theflexibility to add just the right framed mir-ror to a special space. You may choose frommany styles of frames to make your beveledmirror your own creation at a very reason-able price.

The friendly folks at Lasting Impressionsare looking forward to seeing you soon at241 Grandview in Bellevue, KY. It's a shop-ping experience you are going to enjoy andrepeat again and again! The direct phoneline to the third floor is 859-655-8189. Youmay call when you arrive if you need eleva-tor service, and someone will be glad tocome down and give you a lift.

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Or maybe you’veenvied the spacious,custom closets charac-teristic of luxuryhomes, but haven’thad thousands of dol-lars to plunk down ona professional closetmakeover.

In either case, youprobably need a closetsolution. That’s whymanufacturers of closetorganization systemshave been busy devel-oping new, do-it-your-self home storage solu-tions ranging fromlow-end, rack-and-wireplug-ins to handsomefurniture-style systemsin white or wood-toned melamine andeven solid wood.

Where to start cre-ating a custom closeton a do-it-yourselfbudget? First, deter-mine your skill level.Do you need a professional?Probably not. Many closetsystems can be installed in aweekend by anyone of aver-age skill level. Brands suchas Home Options offer web-sites with pre-existing tem-plates and online designtools that make closet plan-ning easy.

Next, measure yourspace. Determine the width,height and depth and writethem down. Is your closet areach-in, walk-in, or are you

closet on a do-it-yourself budget

How to get a custom Both fashion and budget-conscious

Americans alike are taking better care oftheir clothing and other possessions,starting with how they store them. But if youhaven’t been reading today’s most popularhome and style magazines, sneaking apeak inside your neighbor’s closets, orhouse-hunting lately, you might not havenoticed: Closets have evolved from clumsyand non-functional to downright fabulous.

creating it from freestandingspace? Have high ceilings?Add a shelf to store itemsoverhead.

When planning, considerdesignating 50 percent ofyour closet space for low-hanging clothes, 25 percentfor longer clothes, and 25 per-cent for drawers and shelves.Then, take inventory of yourstuff and make adjustments tomeet your personal needs.

Use a tower unit to sepa-rate his space from hers andincorporate shelves and draw-

ers. Use pant racks to organ-ize 12 pairs of pants in a com-pact space while keepingthem smooth and pressed.Use shelves for organizingfolded sweaters so they keeptheir proper form. Raise shoesoff the floor. Look for shoecubbies that comfortably holdtwo shoes, not just one. Shoecubbies are also ideal forstowing away evening bags,belts and other personalitems.Courtesy of ARAcontent

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When people think ofscuba diving, many placescome to mind – Fiji,Hawaii, the CaymanIslands, St. Lucia, theBahamas, the Red Sea,Galapagos and Australia.But what those same peo-ple may not realize is thatevery weekend, from Junethrough October, hun-dreds of Cincinnati resi-dents head out for a dayor two of scuba diving atlocal recreational divesites.

“Local scuba divingmay not be diving in atropical paradise, but itdoes allow certified scubadivers to enjoy a few ofthe things they love aboutdiving, such as spending

time in another world,and experiencing theweightless wonder of ‘fly-ing without wings’,” saidJim Barrie the owner ofThe Scuba Shack inFlorence.

“While there are notropical fish or ocean seacreatures in our localwaters, there are numer-ous fresh water fish andturtles. And even thoughthere are no beautifulcoral reefs here, there area myriad of interestingrock formations andunderwater plants. Wealso have plenty ofsunken boats, airplanes,

helicopters and otherthings to explore under-water at our local divesites.”

The Scuba Shack islocated on KentuckyRoute 18, “just around the

corner from FlorenceMall.” In addition toscuba certification train-ing, The Shack offers certi-fied scuba divers theopportunity to go oninstructor-escorted localdive outings most week-ends from June throughOctober. They also con-duct several special eventdiving days that includethe Great UnderwaterScavenger Hunt inAugust, and the GreatUnderwater PumpkinCarving Contest inOctober.

A typical local dive dayconsists of meeting with

dive buddies, driving to alocal dive site, gearing up,and doing a few dives todepths of 20 to 40 feet.Between dives, “surfaceinterval” time is spent eat-ing, socializing and plan-

ning the nextdive.

“Becausescuba diving is 95percent social,divers also gatherfor The ScubaShack’s manysocial gatheringsknown as ClubAquarius

events,” said Barrie. “Wehave ‘Shack Doggie’ cook-outs, ‘Walk In’ outdoormovie nights and travelparties, which are fre-quently held on Shack’sParty Patch behind theshop.”

If scuba diving is onyour Bucket List of thingsto do someday, The ScubaShack offers free “TryScuba” sessions in theirindoor heated pool. Visitthe Web site,www.TheScubaPlace.com,or call 283-1550 for moreinformation, or to sched-ule your very own TryScuba Experience.

Scuba diving... It’s like flying without wings

“Because scuba diving is 95 percent social, diversalso gather for The Scuba Shack's many social

gatherings known as Club Aquarius events.”


It is a common com-plaint: Roof shingles thatfail too soon, leaving frus-trated homeowners ask-ing; why didn’t it last?

Roof Time has theanswer. According toJustin Shoemaker, a com-pany estimator, it has todo with far more than theshingles. “Shingles todayare well made, butdepend on what I call the‘Energy Trilogy.’ heexplains. “It’s due to theventilation, insulation andradiation, not being prop-erly balanced.”

The problem startswith unbalanced ventila-tion, not enough atticinsulation, and no radia-tion barrier. Ventilationand insulation are now

required by code, but aradiation barrier is not.Therefore, most buildersand roofers don’t take itinto consideration, accord-ing to Shoemaker.

Roof Time conducts afree EnergyAuditcheck-upwith everyquote. Byusing athermalimage cam-era (like theones thecable TVghosthuntersuse) anddigital thermometer, theirestimators can pinpointthe problem areas that

hide under the roof. Roof Time is an Owens

Corning PreferredContractor and is one ofonly three roofers locallywho have obtained theadded certification as a

TOP OF THE HOUSEroofer- attic insulator.

A Roof Time quote

includes 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 installing a radiantbarrier that reduces theattic’s temperature by as

much as 50 degrees everyday. Using these tech-niques Roof Time is confi-dant that most homeown-ers can extend their roof’swarranty.

“Homeowners tell us

every day that when theycompare our bid to otherroofers, we are doing somuch more; but our pricematches up with theirother quotes,” Shoemakersaid. A proper attic willpay immediate dividendstoo, as you’ll be able tosave 20% on your month-ly energy bill and receiveas much as $1,500 in taxcredits.

Rooftime began back in1995, when Ricky Feltnerand his wife, Sandy, start-ed a small family busi-ness. By 1999, PreferredRoofing’s four estimators(which included one sonand one son-in-law) andterrific 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 of



Don’t ask yourself: Why didn't the roof last?

“...The Communty Press Readers’Choice Favorite Roofer for 2009!”

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his vision, all successfully operat-ing their own companies usingthe same principles and ideals heestablished over 15 years ago.

Roof Time is a true family-owned and operated businesswith deep community roots; over15 year’s business experience,and is now into their third gener-ation of serving Cincinnati andNorthern Kentucky. Today, Sandyis still answering the calls (even

at nights and on the weekends)and Ricky’s grandson Justin isnow a project estimator.

Roof Time’s attention to thedetails has earned them the pres-tigious Angie’s List Super ServiceAward for the past four years ina row as well as The CommunityPress Readers’ Choice FavoriteRoofer for 2009!

Estimators arrive on time andprepared, in neatly lettered vehi-

cles and uniforms; inspect theattic portion of the roof, theninspect and measure from theroof top (not from the groundlike most companies have startedto do). An estimate can be pre-pared right from their vehicles ore-mailed back the same day!

Estimates are free and includecolor digital pictures of what theyfind. Roof Time utilizes all the bestof today’s technology such as

Thermal imaging cameras to pin-point hidden leaks and decay, andsatellite measurement software tooffer “to the inch measurements” for“to the penny pricing.”

Call Sandy, at 859-344-TIME or513-753-TIME, to schedule aFREE roof inspection and visit,www.time2roof.com for valuableInternet only offers!


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Beyond the sound of tapshoes and the skillful flutter ofballet slippers, Linda Krumme’sGotta Dance Studio overflowswith the joy and enthusiasm ofher students. Linda Krumme hastaught dance for 40 years andpossesses the gift of igniting apassion for dance in the hearts ofher students.

“My goal is to teach themreally strong technique and per-formance skills so they are readyto enjoy a lifetime of dance andfor all types of auditions and try-outs. To do that, they need to beexcited to come to a place wherethey can have a good time, whileI pass along my love of dance. Iwant to make the classes and thelearning experience as much funas I can,” said Krumme.

Gotta Dance offers instructionin ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyri-cal/modern and contemporarydance styles taught in a non-competitive, family-friendlyatmosphere.

Kelli Miller is a student ofKrumme’s and strongly believesthat her dance classes have pre-pared her for her participationon her high school dance team.“I started when I was 3 and haveenjoyed every second of it. Theteachers have a really good con-nection with the students andthe individual focus has helpedme improve.”

Kelli’s mother Ann Millerfeels like it has been a wonderfulexperience for her daughter aswell.

“It is remarkable to watchhow Linda and the other teach-ers have encouraged the emer-gence of Kelli’s inner poise andconfidence,” she said. “Sheleaves classes challenged, invig-orated, and joyous.”

To learn more about the Mt.Lookout and Anderson studiosof Gotta Dance, visit www.lin-dasgottadance.com or call 321-5782. New classes are beginningsoon!

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By Golly’s in Milford is taking frontand center stage in the Milford area rep-resenting the local establishments verywell. Community Press readers havevoted By Golly’s the No. 1 Bar and Grillin Clermont County and also No. 1burgers. To go along with all thatCincinnati Magazine voted the burger intheir top 40 issue.

By Golly’s serves 10-ounce hand pat-tied fresh, never frozen, cooked-to-ordergrilled burgers. The burger toppings iswhere By Golly’s takes it to anotherlevel. Meat on meat toppings are verypopular here with items like Goetta,Andouille Sausage, Philly Steak, Ham,

and of course Bacon piled on top of theburger patty.

Every Monday is half price burgers(dine in only) all day and the introduc-tion of the burger of the week.

By Golly’s specializes in great burgersbut has many home made items on themenu like jambalaya, southern friedchicken, lasagna, pulled pork, great sal-ads, appetizers and sandwiches to givetheir customers the variety they deserve.

So take a trip to Milford, catch aReds, Bengals or college game and enjoyan economically friendly night out withfriends and family.

By Golly’s racking up awards

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Dance.It’s a beautiful thing that you can take

part in with help from Anderson DanceAcademy.

Open to ages 2 through adult, ADA,offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop,lyrical, stretch & condition, leaps &turns, musical theater and ballroom.ADA also offers adult fitness classes inPilates and Zumba.

Onsite childcare can be available dur-ing adult classes.

Anderson Dance Academy believes inproviding quality dance education in apositive environment. The success ofeach student is ensured within a fun,focused, and non-competitive environ-ment. The talented and experiencedinstructors strive to build self esteemand self confidence in their students.Dance training builds confidence, graceand coordination and should always bean enjoyable experience.

An open house will be held from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, and

will feature two free adult demo classes.Zumba will be held from 10-11 a.m. andPilates from 11 a.m. to noon.

New to ADA this year, guitar lessons!Both group lessons and private lessonsfor ages 5 to adult!

In addition, there’s opportunity forGirl Scout troops to earn Dance andFitness badges, themed birthday parties,choreography services and Guest ArtistsWorkshops available.

There are daytime classes availablefor preschoolers. Homeschooled stu-dents, ages 3 to 18, also have an oppor-tunity to attend daytime classes. Classesare formed around the needs of theHome School Community needs.

The Anderson Dance Academy isnow auditioning new students for theirPerformance & Competition teams.

For more information on how tomake dance a part of your life throughthe Anderson Dance Academy call 474-7837 or visit www.andersondanceacade-my.com.

Quality dance education

School is starting! What do we do withthe family dog?

He or she has been used to lots of peoplebeing around, lots of attention, kids to playwith and maybe even camping trips withthe family or other vacation activities.

Your dog will still need all that attentionand exercise and stimulation even though

you will have a more difficult time provid-ing it.

There is a limit to how long a dog shouldbe left in a crate. I like for people to consid-er how often you have to go to the bath-room when you are considering how long adog should be crated; it really works on thesame premise.

You want to kick back in the evening andrest but he/she wants to play, a simple walkaround the block doesn't cut it. You shouldconsider day care. What you will get is avery tired dog ready to relax with you inthe evening, everybody's happy!

- Bernadette Ball, owner Strictly Dogs“where we love them as much as you do.”

When he found outthat his wife had playedviolin when she wasyoung, Michael Schearwanted to surprise her bypurchasing an old, well-made violin for her birth-day. Though his knowl-edge of the instrumentwas small at the time,Michael dedicated himselfto studying the history ofthe violin in his sparetime so that he could buythe best quality modelavailable for his wife.Little did he know thatthis initial thirst forknowledge would devel-op from a simple need togive a thoughtful gift tohis spouse, to a desire toprovide quality instru-ments to any student who

wishes to learn the skill orimprove upon them.

The search for the per-fect gift had piqued hisinterest, and soon after,Michael became a collec-tor of violins. He startedworking with the instru-ment on a more intimatelevel, learning the craft ofrestoration and violin-making from a master inthe field over the courseof seven years. Aftertraining for seven years,Michael realized thepotential for creating andproviding hand-craftedquality instruments to thepublic.

It started as a small,family owned and operat-

Superior violin shopping

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ed business, seeking tooffer schools and studentsanother choice of well-made violins and violas.The news of their beauti-ful instruments and out-standing customer servicespread quickly through

word of mouth andallowed the shop to grow.And now, 20 years sincethe initial desire to find agreat gift, the store hasgrown to four locations,the newest opening inAnderson Township.

Antonio Violins is ded-icated to offering thechoice of a superior violinshopping experience atfour convenient locations.Visit us in Cincinnati,Anderson, Mason orColumbus.

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Do you snore or knowsomeone who does? Doyou have Sleep Apnea butstruggle nightly with yourCPAP machine?

You’re not alone! An estimated 40 mil-

lion Americans snore andnearly 20 million haveSleep Apnea, a conditionwhere the airway collaps-es during sleep, causingthe person to stop breath-ing and awaken multipletimes every hour with agasp.

Sleep Apnea is a lifethreatening sleep disorderthat left undiagnosed anduntreated can shortenyour lifespan up to 18years! While CPAP is thegold standard of sleep

apnea treatment, manypeople can’t tolerate themasks and pressure. Anoral appliance is an FDAapproved CPAP alterna-tive that fits over yourteeth and holds the lowerjaw forward, keepingyour airway from collaps-ing. A sleepapnea suf-ferer him-self, Dr.Kitzmillerand his wifeLori knowfirsthand thedisruptionsthat untreat-ed Sleep Apnea can cause.

“We used to think thatTim’s snoring was nor-mal, but when he would

stop breathing for up to20 seconds at a time andthen wake with a gasp, Igot scared. After beingdiagnosed with SleepApnea he tried CPAP buthis sleeping habits madeit too difficult to use. Nowthat he’s using an Oral

Appliancewe bothsleepgreat!” saidLoriKitzmiller.

Call Dr.Kitzmillertoday at248-8848 to

schedule your compli-mentary consultation tosee if this solution is rightfor you!

Tired of Snoring? Struggle WithCPAP? Dr. Kitzmiller Has A Solution

Want More Info onthis Life Changing

Option? Visit cincisleep.com

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

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If you’re like manywomen, when hormonesare out of balance, youdon’t feel like yourself.

Perhaps you’ve triedand tried and nothingseems to help, you’re frus-trated – you’re desperateto find an answer.Depending on your partic-ular symptoms and timeof life, there may be hopewith customized hormonereplacement therapy fromHill’s CompoundingPharmacy.

“We look at your ownparticular symptoms andtime of life. One size does-n’t always fit all,” explainsJill Schad, RN. “We look atyour symptoms, time oflife, and goals of therapy.Next, we work with yourphysician to create a cus-tomized formulation that’sright for you. For manytypical menopausal symp-toms that don’t respond totraditional therapies, we area source for alternative treatment.”

To start, call Hill’s CompoundingPharmacy at 831-3735 to schedule a 90-minute educational consultation.During this session, Jill is given thechance to get to know and understandyour situation. Additionally, you’ll havethe opportunity to purchase a salivatesting kit. Testing is painless and easyin your own home. Lab results arereported back to Hill’s Compoundingwho will follow up with you. Ultimately,you’ll need a physician’s prescription forthe final formulation.

The Hill’s Compounding Pharmacyspecialists will work together with youand your prescriber to provide cus-tomized hormone replacement therapythat provides the needed hormones inthe most appropriate strength anddosage form to meet your specific needs.

“Hormone replacement therapyshould be initiated carefully after awoman’s medical and family history has

been reviewed,” said owner and phar-macist Jeff Hill. “Every woman is uniqueand may respond to therapy in her ownway. Close monitoring and medicationadjustments are essential.”

According to Jill, out of the hundredsof women she has helped in the last sixyears, many have reported success inreducing symptoms like hot flashes,night sweats, mood swings and others.

“It’s about improving the quality oflife,” Jill said. “While we are dealingwith real hormones and there are alwaysrisks associated with that, most womenfind side effects are minimal. I thinkwomen choose this option becausetoday, many women are more informedabout health options. Women want tomake informed choices about women’shealth issues.”

For more information, call Hill’sCompounding Pharmacy at 831-3735 orvisit their website atwww.HillsCompounding.com.

Customized care from Hill'sCompounding Pharmacy

Pharmacist Jeff Hill.



2. Portion control: Finding pre-portioned snacks can help saveboth time and calories. Instead of reaching for bags of chips thatcan be higher in fat, try low-fat pretzels or 100-calorie snacksinstead. Single serving snacks are perfect for on-the-go parentswho appreciate the simplicity of putting a bag in a lunch box.

3. Fun surprises: Yes, some kids are content with thesame lunch day after day after day, but for the ones whoneed variety, make it fun. Change it up and do somethingunexpected. For example, ever thought of making breakfastfor lunch? Why not? Pack two or three small whole-grainpancakes with fruit and yogurt for toppings. To replace sug-ary juice, pack homemade fruit-flavored water in a reusablebottle. Jazz up a typical sandwich by cutting it with a cookiecutter, and wrapping it in wax paper tied with a bow. Aknock-knock joke or little stickers can add even more fun.

4. Choose a theme: For example, create a picnictheme with turkey tortilla roll-ups and fruit kabobs. Fora tea party theme, make miniature sandwiches andinclude sliced cucumbers with fruity-tea. The possibili-ties are endless, so get your kids involved and askedthem what fun lunch themes they would enjoy.

It’s that time of year again: Back-to-schoolseason. Amidst the jam-packed schedule of achild’s school day, it’s nice to know there is onearea where parents make a difference –lunchtime.

The mission is to create a nutritious lunch that your hungrykids will look forward to eating. To help, here are fivecreative tips to selecting healthier options.

Five creative tips

healthierschool lunches

for packing

1. Color, color, color: Kids love color so make it a point to pick adifferent color for each day/week (or better yet, let them pick) andadd it to your child’s lunch in fun ways. For example, on a purpleday pack a small plum or handful of grapes. Red is fun if you pairraspberries and strawberry yogurt for dipping, and peaches or babycarrots make delicious orange options. It’s not only a fun way to getthem excited about lunch, it helps introduce new fruits and vegeta-bles they might have been uninterested in trying before.

5. Plan ahead and save: While packing lunches might seemtoo time-consuming, it doesn’t have to be. Make Sunday a prepa-ration day for the week ahead and get the whole family involvedto help out. Pick colors (see tip No. 1) you might include or pre-pare little note cards with jokes. By planning ahead, you’re lesstempted to give in to packing more expensive, quicker optionsand instead you can save money by looking for deals and usingcoupons.

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Get the whole family involved“Memories are made in the kitchen,

whether it’s indoors or outdoors,” saysBesh, a father of four. “Mealtime isfamily time, and I love cooking withmy wife and sons. It’s something we

spices up familymealtime

The end of summer doesn’t mean you needto head indoors to cook your meals. The ease

of operating gas grills ensures that grilling is a great way toprepare a meal any time of year, and seasonal food caninspire grillers to try new recipes.“Each grilling season offers new ingredients to incorporatein dishes,” says award-winning chef, restaurateur, and “MyNew Orleans: The Cookbook” author John Besh, addingthat outdoor meal preparation is one way to keep busyfamilies connected even as school and activities fill thefamily calendar.

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do together year-round.”Involving younger family

members in menu planning andgrocery shopping gives parentsthe opportunity to spend timewith their children, while teach-ing them proper food prepara-tion. Kids who usually avoiddomestic chores may even findthat chopping vegetables, mix-ing marinades and assemblingtoppings is more fun when the

“kitchen” is outdoors.

Put safety firstBesh proudly passes down

family recipes while teachinghis sons the importance of safe-ty in the kitchen - and in thebackyard. “Cooking with mysons enables me to demonstrateproper food preparation andgrill safety,” he says.

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StoneBrook Winery is a small farmfamily winery located in Camp Springs,Ky., just 20 minutes south of Cincinnati.

StoneBrook offers magnificent vine-yard views, a renovated 120-year-oldfarm house converted into a cozy winetasting room, old country charm and alittle bit of history.

StoneBrook vints a variety of winesincluding the Estate bottled VidalBlanc, Estate, Cabernet Franc andDomain wines as well as a wide varietyof other fabulous, award-winning grapeand fruit wines.

The tasting room is open on Fridaysfrom 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 6p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. For $5you are able to taste five palette pleasinggrape or fruit wines.

Tours through the award-winningvineyards and carriage rides are also

available by appointment, weather per-mitting.

StoneBrook also offers unique,monthly dining experiences that havebecome a local favorite

Visit StoneBrook and enjoy award-winning wines and captivating sceneryon a 5th generation family farm. For aunique dinning experience be sure tomake reservations for one of our bi-monthly dinners.

Fine wine, good timesFor a unique dinning

experience be sure to makereservations for one of our

bi-monthly dinners.

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Serves four to six

Ingredients:12 ounces pizzadough1/2 acorn squash,peeled and slicedinto 1/2-inch-thickslices1/4 pound gratedfontina cheese3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil1 sprig rosemary,chopped1 ripe pear, coredand cut into 1/2-inchslices1/4 pound slicedbacon, cooked untilcrisp1/2 teaspoon

crushed red pepperflakesSalt and pepper totaste

Directions:While waiting for thepizza dough to rise,rub the acorn squashslices with 1 table-spoon olive oil andgrill over mediumheat for five minuteson each side or untilthe squash has soft-ened. Season withsalt and pepper andlet cool. Spreaddough over oiledsheet tray or pizzapan. Drizzle with theremaining olive oil

and sprinkle withrosemary andcrushed red pepperflakes. Crumblebacon over dough,then add grilledsquash, fontinacheese and slicedpears. Place ontogrill rack, close lidand cook for a fewminutes, then reduceheat to low flame andcook for anotherthree to five minutesuntil cheese hasmelted and crust iscrisp and golden.

John Besh’s Grilled Fall Harvest Pizza Parents who involve children in outdoor meal preparationcan become role models themselves by brushing up on thesteps to safe grilling. Tips from the Propane Education &Research Council (PERC) on using gas grills include the fol-lowing:

• Read all the grill manufacturer’s instructions beforeturning on and lighting the grill.

• Keep the top of the grill open until you are sure the grillis lit, even if you have an electronic ignition.

• Make sure the area around the grill is free of leaves oranything else that could ignite and keep the grill at least 10feet away from your house or any structure.

Experiment with seasonal ingredientsOne of Besh’s favorite ways to entertain family and

friends is preparing homemade pizzas on the grill. “It’s a deli-cious way to experiment with seasonal ingredients, andgrilling allows even novice cooks to achieve the crisp crustand smoky flavor of gourmet pizza at home,” he says.

For additional safe grilling tips, family activity checklists,recipes and more, visit www.usepropane.com.

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