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Therelationshipswe share withour pets arequite amazingand unique.Theunconditionallove they givecan brigteneven thedarkest of days.So, in turn weccare for themthe best way we know how. We give themattention and buy them the best food andtoys. However, there may be somethingwe’re overlooking. If something were tohappen to us, will our pets continue toreceive the best of care?

In this issue the article on pet trusts willteach you what you need to know aboutensuring proper care of your pet whenyou’re no longer able to care for him or her.

Specialty Publications Editor

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

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

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If you snore and haveexcessive daytimesleepiness, there is a

high probability that youhave Obstructive SleepApnea, a sometimes life-threatening sleep disorder.

According to theNational SleepFoundation’s “Sleep inAmerica” poll, 60 percentof Americans have drivenwhile feeling sleepy and37 percent admit to actu-ally having fallen asleepbehind the wheel in thepast year.

It has been reportedthat drowsy drivers areup to 10 times more likelyto have an automobileaccident, more dangerousthan drunk drivers.

An estimated 1 in 20Americans have sleepapnea, a condition wherethe airway collapses dur-ing sleep, causing the per-son to stop breathing andawaken multiple timesevery hour with a gasp.

This leads to chronicdaytime sleepiness and ifuntreated, greatly increas-es chances of a heartattack or stroke.

How do you know ifyou have sleep apnea?

At Cincinnati DentalSleep Medicine, Dr.Timothy Kitzmiller uses anumber of screening toolsto assess the likelihood ofsleep disordered breath-ing.

During your initialconsultation you will beasked the following ques-tions:

• Do you snore onmost nights?

• Has anyone reportedthat you stop breathing or

gasp in your sleep?• Is your neck size

large (men 17 inches/women 16 inches orgreater)

• Have you had, or areyou currently being treat-ed for high blood pres-sure?

They will also reviewyour score on theEpworth Sleepiness Scaleto determine your level ofdaytime sleepiness.

If you answer yes totwo or more of thesescreening questions andscore a 10 or greater on theEpworth, Dr. Kitzmillerwill put together a plan foryour proper diagnosisincluding CPAP alterna-tive Oral ApplianceTherapy.

The EpworthSleepiness Scale

How likely are you todoze off or fall asleep inthe following situations?

Rate on a scale of 0being no chance of doz-

ing, and 3 being a highchance of dozing, thenadd up your total.

1. Sitting and reading2. Watching TV3. Sitting inactive in a

public place (e.g. a theateror a meeting)

4. As a passenger in acar for an hour without abreak

5. Lying down to restin the afternoon when cir-cumstances permit

6. Sitting and talking tosomeone

7. Sitting quietly after alunch without alcohol

8. In a car whilestopped for a few minutesin traffic

Save a life – share thissurvey with a familymember or friend andthen call Dr. Kitzmiller’soffice at 513-248-8848 withyour results.

He and his staff arehere to help you feel thedifference a healthynight’s sleep can make!

Don’t let this happen to you or a loved one

If you aren’t treating your sleep apnea, drowsy driving can kill.


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If the unthinkable hap-pens … if your childgoes missing, are you

prepared? It’s a topic you don’t

want to think about, butit’s necessary to take allthe precautions so that ifthe unthinkable happens,you are ready to do every-thing in your power tobring your child homequickly and safely.

Mortenson FamilyDental can help. They areoffering Toothprints BiteImpressions for just $20.

Toothprints BiteImpressions were devel-oped by a pediatric den-tist, who began using den-tal bite impressions as away of safeguarding his

own child and otheryoung patients.

They are a simple,pleasant way to record thedental characteristics ofchildren to use in identifi-cation. The thermoplasticToothprints water is soft-ened by the dentist orstaff.

The child bites into thewater to record the sizeand shape of the teeth,tooth position within thearch and the relationshipof the upper and lowerjaw.

The saliva adhering tothe water additionallyprovides a DNA sample,as well as saliva scent forscent tracking dogs.

It’s a small investment

of money and time tomake for the huge returnof being able to assistauthorities in tracking amissing child or making apositive identification.Toothprints provide aunique record.

This is not just foryoung children. Lawenforcement officialsrarely have ID materialsavailable for teenagers,yet teens are the mostlikely to become missing.

Toothprints offers avery powerful recoveryand identification compo-nent of any child’s identi-fication kit.

For more informationcontact Mortenson FamilyDental at 525-7586.

Are you prepared if theunthinkable happens

Auto accidents dam-age more than justthe vehicle. The

impact can cause seriouspain to the occupants aswell.

Drivers have an aver-age of one car accidentevery 10 years, and manydo not experience thepainful effects for daysafter the accident.

In other cases theinjured driver or passen-ger will have initial painand hope that it will justgo away with home orover the counter treat-ment.

When the spine is sud-denly moved back andforth beyond its normallimits, the muscles and lig-aments supporting it canbe over-stretched or eventorn.

This is often referred toas “whiplash.” The impactcan cause spinal vertebraeto be forced out of theirnormal position causing asubluxation or “misalign-ment.”

The sudden movementof the spine can also resultin damage to the discsbetween the spinal verte-brae. These injuries cancause many painful symp-toms such as headaches,neck and back pain, radiat-ing pain and numbness inthe arms and legs, as wellas reduced range ofmotion.

If treated early enough,these injuries can often bereduced, avoiding poten-tial permanent problems.Dr. Gary Callioni of theChiropractic Rehab Centeris educated and experi-

enced in treating manytypes of accident- related

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Dr. Gary Callioni.

injuries. The staff can assistwith any questions or con-cerns regarding insurancecoverage.

If you have beeninvolved in an auto acci-dent, please call theChiropractic Rehab Centertoday to consult with thedoctor about any problemsyou may be experiencing.

Visit www.nkychiro-practor.com for details.

Today, chronic healthconditions such ashigh blood pressure,

obesity, diabetes, and heartdisease have become socommon that most peopledon’t remember what it’slike to be in excellenthealth.

And if they’re not feel-ing their best, they can’tbe their best.

In truth, many chronichealth conditions may bepreventable. They’re theresult of years of poor eat-ing habits, lack of exercise,and prolonged exposure tostress.

And leading healthorganizations now tell usthat by returning to ahealthier lifestyle – by get-ting the right nutrients,becoming active, andlearning to manage thestressors in life – many ofthese conditions can beprevented, managed, oreven reversed.

The solution seems sosimple, and yet, the inci-dence of chronic disease iscontinuing to rise at analarming rate.

The right nutritioncould help people realizetheir best health possibleby positively influencingwhat makes them unique.Nutrition is one of the

most important environ-mental modifiers of geneexpression in determininghealth and disease pat-terns.

A healthy lifestylebegins with the basics ofproper nutrition. A health-ful diet is one that is low infat and high in fiber, withan emphasis on freshfruits, vegetables, nuts,seeds, and whole grains.

Foods should be low insodium content, with nochemical additives orrefined sugars. Since wateris also an essential nutri-ent, we should drink plen-ty of fresh clean, filteredwater every day.

The water, vitamins,minerals, carbohydrates,fats, and proteins from ourdaily food intake are thebuilding-blocks of life.Choosing foods that arefresh, pure, and of thehighest quality ensures ahealthy body.

Dietary supplementscan also help with healthy

living. They help to ‘fill inthe gaps’ of what yourfood may not be providingand insure maximumhealth.

We recommend build-ing a wellness program ofdietary supplementationbeginning with core nutri-tionals.

Core nutritionals pro-vide critical nutrients thatare difficult to acquire inmeaningful quantities inour food. They include:High quality vitamins,minerals, and trace ele-ments, typically in dosagesconsiderably higher thanthe U.S. RDA (UnitedStates RecommendedDaily Allowance).Antioxidants protect thebody from damaging freeradicals (molecules thatreact in harmful ways) byneutralizing them.

Essential Fatty Acids arethe “good fats” that wedon’t get in our diet suchas fish oils and oils fromcertain seeds. They are

called essential because thebody cannot manufacturethem and so we must getthem from our diet or insupplement form, to namea few.

Throughout our numer-ous wellness centers, youmay notice we always rec-ommend a wellness planconsisting of these corenutritionals in addition toother health specific sup-plements.

Nutraceuticals are, in noway, intended to replacewhat your health carepractitioner has prescribed.They truly are the founda-tion of a good wellnessprogram and can helpyour current therapyachieve a more positiveoutcome.

Many prescriptionsdrugs may deplete nutri-ents from your body. Someof these depletions and canrob your energy, cause aworsening of your condi-tions or contribute to thedevelopment of other con-

ditions. As Northern

Kentucky’s premiere com-pounding pharmacy, Nie’sPharmacy offers, not onlya wide selection of vita-mins, minerals and herbsfrom many high qualitysuppliers, Bio-IdenticalHormone replacement,Sterile compounding, butcan custom blendNutraceuticals.

Why custom blendedNutraceuticals?

Many times what youneed may not be offered.You may need a higher orlower dose on one or mul-tiple ingredients. Say youhave sensitivity to dyes,dairy, gluten or preserva-tives; Nie’s can removethose agents from yourcustom formulation.

Review their manywellness centers. See whata difference Nutraceuticalsmay make for you.Experience ‘PharmacyCare, naturally’ in yourwellness plan today.


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Have you everwanted to joinCurves, but could-

n’t afford the service fee?Good news! For a limitedtime Curves is offeringmembership at a 50 per-cent discount on the serv-ice fee. There is a Curveslocation near everyone, soanyone who would like totake advantage of the spe-cial offer should call thelocation near them.

“We are also very excit-ed about our new freeweight management class-es,” said Becky Ostendorf,Owner of the Curves inFt. Thomas. “This is anopportunity for our mem-bers to learn our provenmethod for losing weight

and raising metabolism.”Curves classes are

based on the groundbreaking new researchfindings of the Exerciseand Sport NutritionLaboratory at Texas A&MUniversity, and offerwomen in NorthernKentucky the chance to bein on the powerful secretthat has helped millionsof women lose unwantedpounds, and keep themoff for good. Classes willbe taught by Curves’Registered Dietitian,Nadia Rodman, andencouraged by weightmanagement coachesfrom Curves of NorthernKentucky, through a seriesof DVD’s that will alter-

nate teaching with hands-on activities. Participantscan make weekly appoint-ments to weigh in withtheir coach, who will pro-vide accountability.

Curves is the largestfitness franchise in theworld. The Curves 30minute workout exercisesevery major musclegroup, and burns up to500 calories through aproven program ofstrength training, cardioand stretching.

Find a Curves locationnear you by visitingwww.curvesKentucky.com, or by calling 1-800-curves30.

Curves makes you shapely

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S E N I O R L I V I N G

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By: Carol Silver ElliottCEO/President of Cedar Village

In 2007, Cedar Villagebecame the third seniorcare facility in the

nation to undertake a 10-day mission to Israel.

It was an extraordinaryundertaking to take sen-iors, with an average ageof 85, traveling interna-tionally and maintainingthe same intense scheduleof missions done withyounger participants.

From the top ofMasada to floating in theDead Sea and from a visitto Yad Vashem to a pri-vate audience with theU.S. Ambassador, theteam from Cedar Villagewas in constant motionand had constant learn-ing.

Just weeks from now,Cedar Village will becomethe first anywhere toundertake an entirely newkind of mission – a B’naiMitzvah Mission to Israel.

What does that mean? Cedar Village is cur-

rently in its 13th year andas we thought about thesignificance of that year inJewish tradition, we rec-

ognized that is the timethat young people have aBar or Bat Mitzvah, con-firming their commitmentto their faith.

Why not, we thought,make the ceremony of Barof Bat Mitzvah, B’naiMitzvah, available to ourresidents?

On Oct. 12, nine resi-dents, both from ourHealth Care Center andapartments, will beginthis unprecedented jour-ney.

And on Oct. 15, atRobinson’s Arch inJerusalem, they will takepart in the B’nai Mitzvahceremony.

Some of the partici-pants did not have theopportunity to do thiswhen they were youngpeople, others will bedoing it for the secondtime.

All will have a chanceto say the blessings overthe Torah, to read or chanta section and to delivertheir own words of com-mentary.

The B’nai Mitzvah cer-emony will be broadcastlive, via U-Stream, to fam-ilies here at home and will

be recorded for futureviewing.

It will be followed by aspecial luncheon whichwill certainly celebratethis incredible achieve-ment.

Of course, this is not allthat will happen duringthe Mission. There is a fullschedule for the rest of thetrip including visits to theKnesset, Masada, theDead Sea, Yad Vashemand more. Residents willbe in Jerusalem, Haifa andspend two nights on akibbutz.

Throughout the mis-sion, we will be sendingphotos and bloggingdaily.

Why? Because this mis-sion is not just aboutthose who are a part of it,rather it is for everyone atCedar Village.

Those who cannot trav-el are still engaged andinvolved in the experienceand they will have theopportunity to participateto whatever extent is pos-sible for them.

Follow the B’nai MitzvahMission at http://cedarvil-lageblog.blogspot.com.

Celebration, transformation

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If you are one ofAmerica’s 78.2 million

baby boomers, you are like-ly considering what idealretirement will look like,and the steps required to

achieve it. With the currenteconomic downturn, manyboomers are finding it nec-essary to revisit their initial

retirement goals.

The ABCs of baby boomer retirement planning

According to the Social SecurityAdministration, today’s retirees count oncorporate pensions and Social Security for56 percent of their retirement income. Witha few minor adjustments, some carefulplanning and a positive attitude, the other44 percent is attainable.

Consider the following ABCs of retire-ment planning:

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• Begin to assess your basic retirementincome sources such as a 401(k) plan, IRA,and life insurance plans.

• How much will you need to retire?Determine this by creating a budget thatwill enable you to pay your monthlyexpenses such as food, heat, rent and trans-portation. Consider expenses that mayincrease such as health insurance and pre-scription medicines. At the same time, con-sider those that may decrease, such aswork-related and educational spending.

• Health care coverage is necessary insupplementing your financial foundationand these costs can add up fast. It’s impor-tant to have an adequate plan both beforeand after retirement. After age 65 you areeligible for Medicare coverage. But what ifyou want to retire before then? Your

employer may offer a plan for retiringemployees, or you may have to look intoprivate coverage, so be sure to considerthis.

• Take into account variable expensessuch as tax liabilities on your home, illnessor the care of elderly parents. Other, oftenunderestimated, variables include gifts,clothing, recreational expenses, andincreases in costs of living. For valuableretirement planning resources and project-ed trends in costs of living visitwww.usa.gov.

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• Determine the amount of guaranteedretirement income you already have.Examples of these are cash savings, corpo-rate pension plans, home equity, or annu-ity-type investments.

• Are you married? If so, how will thataffect your retirement budget?

• Pay attention to how your retirementfunds are earning money. Are they struc-tured for maximum returns? It’s crucialthat you continually assess these funds.

• Decide when to begin Social Securitybenefits. According to AARP, for each yearyou put off collecting your benefitsbetween ages 62 and 70, you increase your

payments by 8 percent. • Calculate your potential monthly

retirement budget based on your estimatedincome weighed against your expenses. Atminimum, you need enough retirementincome to cover basic living expenses foryour lifetime.

• If your initial assessment requiresadditional income, consider part-timework during retirement, or perhaps sellingyour larger home for a more comfortable,carefree condo.

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• If you don’t have a life insurance pol-icy, get one. Life insurance not only helpsto leave a legacy for generations to come, itwill protect your loved ones and help pro-vide them with financial security onceyou’re gone.

• Consult an expert in order to find theright life insurance for you.

Start planning your retirement today.With a little strategy and the right attitude,you can build the financial security youneed to live a successful, happy retirement.

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S P E C I A L T Y S H O P S

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Dickey’s Newport Glass Companyhas served the NorthernKentucky and Greater Cincinnati

area community for 50 years!Dickey’s specializes in all types of

custom glass work in the automotive,residential and commercial areas.

It all started in September, 1959,when Denton Dickey and Don Gilchristagreed to purchase the inventory andmachinery of a glass company owned byFloyd Morris. It was agreed that Dickeywould continue to operate his existingbusiness in Norwood and Gilchristwould operate the Newport locationunder Dickey’s name. Later, Dickey soldhis business to a larger firm and sold hisinterest in Dickey’s of Newport.Gilchrist became the sole partner inDickey’s Newport Glass Company butkept the name.

Gilchrist retired in 1987 and sold thebusiness to Bob Weber, a longtimeemployee with not only expertise, buteducation which fitted him to continuethe goals and aims of the company.

In 2009 Dickey’s Newport GlassCompany continues to exceed their rep-utation for honesty and quality work-

manship. Weber credits this to the dedicated,

experienced employees like DennisHerzog (Estimator/Glass Technician)who has 39 years of experience in theglass industry.

Andy Williamson (Glazing Foreman)who has 13 years of glazing experiencespecializing in commercial, residential.

Paul Czulewicz (ProjectManager/Shower Door and MirrorDept.) who has 17 years of glass indus-try experience.

Ben Daniels (Shower Door andMirror Technician) who has 4 years ofexperience in multiple areas of the busi-ness.

Debbie Cripe (Office Manager) has 14years of experience in the glass industryand Tony Robbers who has 22 years ofexperience in the auto glass and heavyequipment areas.

The team at Dickey's loves what theydo and are experts in the industry. Itshows in the work they do for all clients,no matter the size.

For more information call 261-4646 orvisit www.dickeysglass.com or checkoutthe showroom at 525 Monmouth St.

Newport company a ‘glass’ act

Creative Stamper isnow located at 225Main Street, in

Florence!Creative Stamper is a

full service rubber stampstore that stocks stampsfrom about 35 differentcompanies.

The store also carries alarge selection of coloredcardstock, inks, emboss-ing powders, handmadepapers, adhesives andmany other items that youwill find useful in yourdecorative card making.

There’s also plenty ofresources for ideas, fromthe displays in the store tothe magazines and bookscarried.

Stop by soon to checkout the seasonal stampsnow on display.

Creative Stamper isalso home to two stampclubs and an Altered Artsgroup. These organiza-tions meet at the store ona monthly basis.

In addition, CreativeStamper hosts beginnerclasses every month, as

well as a large array ofclasses for everyone fromthe novice stamper to thehighly experienced.

There’s also a monthlycard layout competition –submit a card based onthe specific layout for thatmonth and you’ll have achance to win a $10 giftcertificate.

There’s always some-thing creative and excitinggoing on at CreativeStamper visit today or call344-0700 for more infor-mation.

Creative Stamper moves to Florence

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Most parents will not dis-pute the fact that pro-viding inoculations for

children wards off childhood dis-eases.

The measles, polio, diphtheriaand a host of other childhooddiseases have virtually beeneliminated in the United States.

People understand the greatbenefit of doing something a lit-tle painful because of the greatbenefit they derive.

Funeral pre-planning is no dif-ferent! So many people come into pre-plan their funerals and sayafterward, “It wasn’t what I wasexpecting. I actually learned a lotand enjoyed myself at the sametime!”

This should be the case if thefuneral is planned properly withtrue funeral professionals. Pre-planning a funeral is not a formalor uncomfortable event.

People often will say to me,“Just cremate me, and be donewith it!”

When people say things likethis they often forget what pre-planning is about; meeting theneeds of their loved ones leftbehind. It is love for these lovedones that is the main motivationfor pre-planning in the first place.

Pre-planning one’s funeralallows that person to have inputas to his/her own wishes for thedisposition of their own mortalremains, but also provides eachperson a wonderful opportunityto tailor their funeral to meet theneeds of the family members andfriends left behind.

These are the two primary rea-sons why one should pre-planone’s own funeral. In that samevein, if a person planning his/herown funeral also pre-funds thesearrangements, it also relievesloved ones of a tremendousfinancial burden as well.

By pre-planning one’s ownfuneral, decisions are made in

relative calm, allowing each per-son to make rational decisions,removing the emotional disarrayand conflict which accompanyfamilies who are mourning theloss of a loved one.

By pre-planning, you are stat-ing to your family: “These are mywishes, and I believe these wish-es will also meet your needs atmy loss.”

Families are often quite sur-prised at casket choices, means offinal disposition (burial, entomb-ment in a mausoleum, cremation)prayers, hymns and scripturechosen, and many other decisionsmade by their loved ones whilepre-planning.

Without exception, every fami-ly who has lost a loved one, whopre-planned their own funeral,expressed emphatically what agreat gift it was which theirloved one gave them by remov-ing this burden from their ownshoulders.

This in turn enabled the fami-ly to not worry about the endlesslist of details which need to beaddressed at time of death, andallowed them to focus on what is

essential at the time of death of aloved one; mourning their lossand sharing of the wonderfulmemories.

Often times following thedeath of a loved one, families arenot aware of the financial situa-tion of the deceased. Because of asense of loyalty, because they“want the best” for their lovedone, or a myriad of other reasons,families often spend unnecessari-ly and then struggle to meet thepayment.

Those who pre-plan knowtheir own financial situations bet-ter than anyone. As such, theywill only make choices that are inline with their own financial situ-ation, preventing their loved onesfrom over extending, and againassuring them of peace of mindfinancially.

Those who wish to pre-fundtheir funerals in Kentucky areprotected by statute. The FuneralFunding Trust of Kentucky wasestablished for this purpose.

With assets in the billions, it isfinancially sound, and you canrest assured your money will bethere at your passing, along with

interest, to cover your finalexpenses.

All pre-planning funds notused for insurance purposesmust be deposited in the FuneralFunding Trust of Kentucky, sofamilies can be sure their hardearned money will be there manyyears in the future.

In summary, pre-planning afuneral is for the survivors firstand foremost. Your funeral planinforms your survivors of yourwishes so they don’t have towonder what you wanted.

By pre-funding your funeralyou remove a considerableresponsibility from your lovedones and enable them to focussolely on your loss and of thewonderful memories they haveof your life.

Waiting until you get aroundto it is sometimes too late. Whatare you waiting for? Think onlyof your loved ones.

Call Dave Meyer atLinnemann Family FuneralHomes and Cremation Centertoday at 727-1250 or e-mail himat [email protected] with furtherquestions.

Pre-planningyour funeral

Linda would like to thank allof you who read theCreative Living article last

month and stopped by the store. The response was wonderful,

and they are planning to continueto report to you right here eachmonth so that you will knowexactly what is happening as thebusiness continues to expand.

In-Home Consultations havebecome an extremely popularservice. Linda will be glad towork with you on paint choice,room arrangements, accessories,floral arrangements, windowtreatments, rugs, or whateveryour need may be.

Just stop by or call to set up anappointment for this service!

Since you last visited LastingImpressions Design and Stagingat 241 Grandview in Bellevue,several things have changed!

The showroom has three more

rooms and several of the existingrooms have been painted withmore of those warm, up-to-datecolors that you may be consider-ing for your own home as youredecorate and prepare for fall.

Each room has been paintedwith a luscious, warm color toaccent unique furniture andaccessories.

It becomes obvious as youwander through the rooms thatbeautiful wall color is one of thekeys to having a beautiful homeor office and customers have saidthat Linda is one of the best.

The fall and Christmas mer-chandise that Linda and Judyfound at market in July is begin-ning to arrive daily. The show-rooms are beginning to take onthat wonderful fall look that youwill be seeing through our win-dows in the next month.

The new Ashton pictures will

be arriving very soon along witha fantastic new custom mirrorline that gives you the option ofordering custom-framed mirrorsto match your artwork. This is avery exciting new concept thatyou will want to see.

You will also find whimsicalnew Halloween merchandiseincluding assorted sizes of black,orange, and purple “Boo” signsthat add a bit of fun to any roomor décor … witches on broom-sticks … a trio of chuckling rats...and many more unusual itemsthat you won't find anywhereelse.

Will you be doing some enter-taining this fall? Of course youwill, we all do! Check out thebeautiful ceramic acorn plates,candle sticks, and three-piecepumpkin tureens that add a spe-cial pizzazz to your table.

Is oil bronze an accent tone

that you need in your home?Lasting Impressions squirrels,candle sticks, or tabletop finialsare just what you need.

The new classic leather bookboxes and various sizes of blackleather suitcases and other typesof leather storage containers areabsolutely exquisite and very rea-sonably priced.

If you like the wonderfulwarm tones of wood, you will behappy with the various woodenboxes that have just arrived.

When you pair these with ournatural looking garlands, greens,feathers, and floral items, youwill have a breathtaking piece forthe top of your cabinets, youraccent tables, or as a focal pointfor your dining room table. Thepossibilities are endless!

Custom floral arrangements

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What’s new at Lasting Impressions design and staging?

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Many peopleremember hurri-cane Ike that

blew through the tri-statelast September, causingwidespread damage fromtrees and peeling shinglesfrom roofs. Ike was justthe first of five majorstorms that have causeddamage to homes, keep-ing insurance companiesas well as roofing compa-nies busy.

But homeowners needto be cautious about whothey have bid the work.Because of the extremevolume in work thestorms have produced,many “storm-chasing”companies have movedinto the area. These com-panies hire men to can-vass neighborhoodsknocking on doors andpromising “free” roofswith no out of pocketdeductibles. That is aform of insurance fraudand should be avoided atall costs. These men workon commission only andwill seldom climb onto aroof. A homeowner cannever be sure of the exactextent of damage or thetrue cost, due to the factthat if this type of estima-tor does not sell a roof, hedoes not get paid!

Your insurance compa-ny will have an approvedvendor list of reputablelocal roofers that you cancall on for an estimate. Inaddition, Angie’s List andthe Better BusinessBureau can also be anexcellent source for aroofers name and number.One such reputable andlocal roofer is; Rooftime,winners of the PressCommunities ReadersChoice award for 2009.

“We have been repair-ing and taking care of res-

idential roofs since 1995,”says Sandy Feltner ofRooftime, who has a fullshowroom and officecomplex located onBurlington Pike. “Wecome out right away andget onto your roof toinspect for any damage,and then prepare a writ-ten estimate. All of ourestimates are free andinclude color digital pic-tures of what we find. Weare on most insurancecompanies approved ven-dor lists, meaning ourwork and bids are pre-approved in most cases.”

The family owned andoperated company utilizesthe same storm estimatingcomputer software thatmost of the insurancecompanies use, meaning aRooftime storm quote willmatch the adjuster’s fig-ures, cutting through thered tape and speeding upthe process of getting astorm damaged roofrepaired correctly andquickly!

Rooftime will alsocomplete a roofing projectand then invoices theinsurance company for

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Roofs with peace of mind

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have always been an inte-gral part of the LastingImpressions showroom,and that hasn't changedsince the move toBellevue.

Fall and Christmas floralitems have already startedto arrive and new designswill be filling the show-room very soon. Don'twait! Start planning nowfor your fall and Christmasdecorating needs.

Maybe you need torefresh one of yourfavorite floral arrange-ments. Just take it in andone of the design teamwill be glad to work withyou to help you with the

update. You may have a

favorite container thatwas given to you bygrandma or Aunt Maryand you would like toshow it off with a beauti-ful floral arrangement.Lasting Impressions canhelp!

You will be hearingmore about a life-sizeChristmas village that willbe opening in mid-October on another floorin the 241 Grandviewbuilding. Stay tuned!

The showroom is open10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday. Call655-8189 or 462-2006.

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When people visityour home, isthe kitchen the

place they like to be? The kitchen tends to be

the heart of the home,because it provides anatmosphere of comfortand hospitality, both forfamily and friends.

But if your kitchen isn’tas welcoming as you’dlike it to be, it is time tocall Fort Mitchell Interiors.

“If your kitchen looksgood, you look good,”said Mary Pennington-Wolfe, owner of FortMitchell Interiors.

Pennington-Wolfebrings 30 years of experi-ence to the table when sheis called on to design anypart of your home.

Kitchens are especiallyinteresting, she said,because they incorporatea myriad of projects –cabinets, countertops,wall treatments, windowtreatments, lighting, andflooring.

“Solid surface counter-tops, such as Corian orgranite, are a great invest-ment in the home,”Pennington-Wolfeexplained.

Fort Mitchell Interiorsis located on HazelwoodDrive, across fromMcDonald’s, and thephone number is 331-5327.

Mary Pennington-Wolfe is looking forwardto helping you unlock thesecrets of your home.

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As you button up your homefor winter, you should takefour important steps to ensureyou save energy, money andstay toasty all season long.

InsulateWhen the temperature

drops, we often grab ablanket to help staywarm.

Adding insulation toyour home is like wrap-ping it in a warm blanket.Insulating areas such asattics, basements andcrawlspaces can makeyour home more comfort-able and lower your ener-gy bills.

To get the biggest bangfor your buck, accordingto the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, addinsulation to your attic.

If your insulation is ator below the floor joists,you likely need to addmore – 12 to 24 inches,depending on where youlive.

Seal your windowsEven if windows are

sealed with weather strip-ping, cold air can stillenter through gaps.

Use silicone caulk toseal air leaks or placeshrink-wrap film overdrafty windows to helpreduce energy loss.

You can locate draftson windy days by slowlymoving a burning candlenear the window.Whenever the flamemoves or smoke blows,you’ve got an air leak thatneeds to be sealed.

Have your furnaceinspected and clean yourHVAC system

As you close up yourhome for the cold season,the contaminates that arein your air ducts and fur-nace recirculate throughyour home over and overthroughout the entirewinter.

Your HVAC systemcan collect everything

from mold, fungi and bac-teria to tiny dust particlesand allergens that cancause irritation to every-one in the house. In fact,according to the EPA,indoor air can be two tofive times more pollutedthan outdoor air.

Change filters regularlyOnce you have a clean

HVAC system, it’s crucialto change your furnace fil-ters regularly.

Filters are designed toremove the dust anddebris from the air flow-ing into your home.

When the filter is dirty,the furnace has to workharder to pull air throughthe clogged filter andyour utility bills will behigher.

Change your furnacefilter once a month tokeep your system runningat peak performance.


Preparing your home for winter?Don’t miss four important steps

Make your kitchen theheart of your home

the remaining balance due, savinghomeowners from out of pocket expens-es.

Roofing contractors who insist onpayment when the job is complete leavehomeowners no choice but to let theirhomes leak, or scramble to find a way tocover the thousands of dollars it cantake to install a new roof or siding.

At Rooftime, they will do the workand then send an invoice and pctures ofthe finished project to the insurancecompany. “We always try to put our cus-tomers first,” Feltner says.

Rooftime uses their own trained andshingle certified crews and is fullyinsured with workers compensation andliability protection. Feltner warns thatsome roofing companies that employforeign workers (without social securitynumbers) can cost unsuspecting home-

owners thousands if a worker were toget hurt on their property because hos-pitals now go after homeowner insur-ance policies.

Rooftime invests in shingle certifica-tion classes for its installers and aremembers of local area chambers, as wellas the Home Builders Association, andthe National, the Ohio, and theKentucky, Roofing ContractorsAssociations. Their ten year membershipin the Professional Roofers AdvisoryCouncil and their five year status asShinglemaster’s represents a hugeinvestment in time and money; so that aRooftime customer can be secure inknowing they will receive a text-bookinstallation.

Visit www.time2roof.com, or call andspeak to Sandy right now at 513-528-TIME or 859-341-TIME.

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With fall-like weatherbringing out the beautyof flowers, trees and

shrubs, it is time to look into pro-fessional landscaping to highlightthe investment that is your home.

“Quality landscaping is thenumber one factor for increasingthe value of your home,” statedBob Petracco, designer andowner of Brentwood Landscapeand Design, Inc, located on theAA Highway in Alexandria.

“We specialize in exceptional,one-of-a-kind landscape installa-tion and design services.”

Brentwood is unique in thatthey display at their nurserymany of the hardscape elementsthat can be incorporated into aresidential design.

“We have on site displays ofarbors, pergolas, paving stones,various retaining walls,stonework and boulders to showthe client exactly how these ele-

ments will look in their land-scape,” Petracco explained.

“We carry an extensive inven-tory of trees, shrubs, perennials,and grasses so our clients can see

the actual plant we are recom-mending for their plan.”

Brentwood Landscape andDesign, Inc, has been in business26 years, originating in FortThomas, and moving to its pres-ent location in Alexandria in 200,because Petracco wanted moreland to showcase design ele-

ments. Petracco or his co-designer,

Derek Archer, can visit the cus-tomer’s property and after dis-cussing the project with the

client, presentdesign concepts,plant recommen-dations and rela-tive budgets.

Detailed,scaled plans canbe drawn uponrequest for anhourly fee.

“My defini-tion of a great

landscape designer is one whocombines the aesthetic elementsof a project, including the archi-tecture, color and size of the resi-dence with the practical consider-ations of plant selection, cus-tomer budget, and desired main-tenance in a concept that cap-tures the hopes and ideas the

client has for the perfect land-scape,” he stated.

Petracco started his companybecause he saw a definite needfor quality landscaping in theGreater Cincinnati area, and heset about to fill that need.

Although 90 percent of hisbusiness is residential, he doesdo some commercial installation.Potential clients can visitwww.brentwoodlandscape.comto get more information aboutBrentwood Landscape & Design,Inc. and to review the company’sportfolio.

“We strive to create a land-scape that reflects your own per-sonal lifestyle,” said Petracco.

“Call us at 635-0711 to sched-ule a complimentary consultationwith either myself or Derek. Wewould be happy to meet on siteto discuss your project, and makerecommendations about yourlandscape design.”

Increase value of home with help from Brentwood Landscape & Design

“Petracco started his companybecause he saw a definite need forquality landscaping in the Greater

Cincinnati area, and he set about tofill that need.”

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The newest televisionon the market todayis an 82 inch

Mitsubishi DLP flat screenhome theater television.Bengals fans can onlyimagine watching gamesthis season on such ascreen.

Brown’s TV andAppliances, located at 107West 11th street inNewport has that TV instock, and they specializein custom installation.

“We are a family-owned and operated busi-ness,” said Larry Brown,who took over the busi-ness from his fatherLillard.

“My dad started the

business in the basementof our house in 1961, andby 1962 we were operat-ing in a store a blockdown from here.

“When this locationopened up in 1984, wecame here and have beenhere ever since. Dad isstill here, as are my sisterand my son-in-law.”

Brown stated that him-self prides in personalizedcustomer care, addingthat he knows most of hiscustomers on a first namebasis.

“Unlike the big stores,we take care of you,” saidBrown.

“If you have a ques-tion, you call us, and if we

don’t know, we find out.We don’t leave you hungout to dry.”

In addition to the tele-visions, Brown has allkinds of appliances,including the very newfront-loading washers,reputed to save up to12,000 gallons of water ayear, plus energy andlaundry products.

“Come in and see us,”invited Brown.

“We can promise youservice and support. Weare a trusted business,and we stand behindeverything we do. Weoffer the right brands, theright price and the rightadvice.”

The health of ourfamilies is a numberone concern in

America. Every otherweek the television broad-casts recalls of itemsdesigned for the safety ofthe health of people inthis country.

Yet many people fail topay attention to their fur-nace filter. That couldchange with the newInfinity Air Purifier fromCarrier, a state-of-the-artfilter which uses the sameexclusive technologytrusted to protect hospitalroom patients.

“The Infinity AirPurifier can be installedwith most existing fur-naces,” said Tom Rechtin,general manager of

Rechtin Heating andCooling in Bellevue.

“My family had oneinstalled last year, andover the winter we didn’tseem to have the colds wehad in years past. Now,you can’t have a homethat is totally dust, aller-gen and germ free, butthis filter helps you get asclose as any I’ve seen for awhole house filter.”

The Infinity AirPurifier is ideal for home-owners with allergy con-cerns, those who are sus-ceptible to airbornegerms, like infants and theelderly and those sensitiveto the effects of molds,pollen, dogs and cats, andother pollutants.

Because of precisionpoint ionization, particles

are charged as they enterthe purifier, which cap-tures the particles, andwith exclusive technology,kills captured viruses,bacteria, mold spores andother allergens.

“The Infinity AirPurifier is a MERV (mini-mum efficiency ratingvalue) 15 filter” explainedRechtin.

“Filters with a ratingsof 15 and above are theonly filters that captureparticle sizes that are sosmall, they usually staysuspended in the air per-manently.”

Statistics show thatmost people spend 90 per-cent of their time indoors,breathing an estimated2,700 gallons of air everyday. Indoor air pollution

can aggravate allergies,asthma, and other respira-tory ailments.

Even though the homeis the one place peopleshould feel safe, the airinside a home can be upto five times more pollut-ed than outside air.

Due to pollen andmold spores that enterthrough open doors andwindows, bacteria andviruses that are spread byfamily and friends, andfine dust particles that getkicked up from floors andfurniture, as well as dan-der and hair from pets, itis no wonder that theinside air is so polluted.

Household dust ispresent even in cleanhomes, and can be madeup of mold spores, bacte-

ria, viruses, animal dan-der, human skin particles,fabric fibers, dust mites,cockroach parts, food par-ticles and other debris.

The inexpensive filterssold at local hardwarestores are only about 10percent as effective at cap-turing the largest particles.

“Most people onlyinstall the cheapest filtersthey can find, and that’sif, and when, they remem-ber to change their fur-nace filter,” said CharlieTeegarden, ResidentialSales Coordinator forRechtin Heating and Air.

“In most cases, youdon’t have to change thefilter on the Infinity asoften – what they recom-mend is every eight to 12

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months.”Statistics are stagger-

ing. Seasonal allergicrhinitis, or hay fever,affects more than 35 mil-lion people in the country,while 50 million peoplesuffer from allergies.

Allergic disease is thefifth leading cause ofchronic disease among allages, and the third com-mon chronic disease forchildren under age 18.

About 20 million peo-ple in the U.S. suffer fromasthma, and six million ofthem are children, makingasthma the leading chron-ic illness in children.

And for those withcolds, or flu, such as theH1N1 virus, a single

sneeze can put 100,000droplets of pathogen con-taining moisture into theair.

“People want theirfamilies to have a healthyenvironment,” saidRechtin. “My wife and Ihave two kids and wewant them to live in ahealthy environment.That’s why we use theInfinity Air Purifier.”

Tom Rechtin, senior,started Rechtin Heatingand Cooling in 1964.

Tom Rechtin, junior,who is the general manag-er, remembers comingdown to the store with hissister when he was veryyoung, doing small jobsand just absorbing the

business. He and his father pride

themselves on their busi-ness, striving every dayfor superb quality andpersonal customer service.Tom, senior, is also excitedabout the new CarrierInfinity Air Purifier.

“I think it is great!” heenthused. “I have one at

my house. With every-thing today, with all thepollution and everything,the Infinity Air Purifier isalmost a must.”

Carrier Corporation isthe world’s largestprovider of heating, airconditioning, and refriger-ation solutions.

Tom Rechtin Heating

and Air is FactoryAuthorized and carries afull line of Carrier prod-ucts and has informationat their showroom onColfax Avenue inBellevue.

For more information,visitwww.tomrechtin.com, orcall is 261-8269.

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FreshCoat Painters ofNorthern Kentuckyis an interior/exteri-

or painting franchise.The owners and staff

live, work and play in thiscommunity. You mayeven know some of thesame people.

FreshCoat Painters con-siders it a privilege to

paint your home andmake it feel brand new toyou.

FreshCoat Painters pro-vides you with a profes-sional, pleasant experi-ence.

Painting is done rightby experienced profes-sional painters who arecarefully screened, fully

bonded and insured foryour protection.

FreshCoat Painters’work is backed by a writ-ten warranty, so call 384-2877 to schedule a freequote and in-home con-sultation from FreshCoatPainters. Or visitFreshCoatPainters.com.“Painting Done Right.”

‘Painting Done Right’

Many pet ownersassume that theywill outlive their

beloved pets, but that isn’talways the case.Unfortunately, when ani-mals get left behind, theysometimes wind up in alocal humane societywhere they could be euth-anized. A pet trustensures the animal willcontinue to receive care

and housing even afterthe death of the pet’shuman companion.

“It’s interesting to notethat very few statesallowed pet trusts until1990. Since then the con-cept has really taken off,and now more than 42states allow pet trusts,including three states thatpassed legislation in 2009.I wouldn’t be surprised if

they were allowed in all50 states ultimately,” saysAdrian Hochstadt, assis-tant director of StateLegislative andRegulatory Affairs at theAmerican VeterinaryMedical Association(AVMA).

“Today, pet trusts arestill relatively unusual in

Pet trusts offer animal lovers peace of mind

It is a proven fact that the brain’sdevelopment and stimulationbetween the ages of 3 and 6 is critical.At Northern Kentucky Montessori

Center, children can organically developto their fullest potential.

The staff at NKMC encourage chil-dren to become engaged in productivework and play at a very independentlevel.

The curriculum is quite sophisticatedat NKMC, including French, Spanish,American Sign Language, geography,science and art.

All of the teachers hold graduatedegrees and embrace the Montessoriphilosophy espoused by MariaMontessori and the AmericanMontessori Society.

“Our highly qualified teachers recog-nize individual’s interests enabling chil-dren to learn the art of self-discipline,

concentration, coordination, and orderlymanagement of their time,” saysExecutive Director Julia Preziosi.

Because the classroom is a mixed-agegroup of children from 3 to 6 years old,children learn from their peers anddevelop empathy and leadership quali-ties not as easily gained in a single-agegrouping.

Children attend school five days aweek and adhere to a typical school-yearcalendar.

Students have options of full days,morning or afternoon classes and after-school care until 5:30 p.m.

NKMC is expanding this summerinto the adjoining building, which hashelped them to double in size.

NKMC is located at 2625 AndersonRoad in Crescent Springs.

For more information, call 331-3725or visit www.nkmc.org.

Children develop to theirfullest potential at NKMC

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By Khris

Summer is coming toa close. Another sea-son is signalling its

end with the inevitablesigns – the nights are a lit-tle cooler, the sun sets alittle sooner.

Perhaps the greatestherald that the seasons arepreparing to change is thereturn of the yellowschool busses.

If you are a pet wholives in a home withschool-age children, thereturn of school bussesprobably causes you agreat deal of anxiety.

Each fall, as schoolchildren resume theirdaily routines, our facilitygets an increased numberof calls from frantic petowners. The problemsrange from “Fluffy hasforgotten she’s housebro-ken” to “Bruno ate thecouch today.”

After further question-ing, we typically find thatthe root or trigger of theseproblems is an increase inthe anxiety level of the pet.

To understand (andultimately ease) anxiety inyour pet, I would recom-mend that you try to envi-sion the world fromhis/her point-of-view.

Fluffy has just spent agreat summer with herdoting family. Her typicalday consisted of moreexercise in the mildweather.

She found that therewas always an extra littlehand to offer a pat on thehead or kiss on the nose –in fact, as often as shedesired them. She couldromp in the yard with her

children and their friendswho came to play – theextra stimulation madeher tired and happy.

Now, abruptly, herplaymates are gone formany hours of the day.The house and yardbecome quiet and lonely.

The little hands whoonce patted her head arenow occupied with home-work when they returnhome and have less timeto play in the yard.

If you could readFluffy’s mind, you wouldnotice several changes.

Fluffy has becomeaccustomed to theincreased stimulation,increased activity, andincreased attention duringthe summer months.

When those stimuli areremoved, her brain feelsthe need to maintain thatlevel of stimulus and thechemicals which are creat-ed during that time.

When she is no longerreceiving those stimu-lants, she is overcome bya tremendous desire torecreate those feelings andwhen left to her owndevices, often choosesbehaviors which areundesirable.

So, once we under-stand why Fluffy hasincreased anxiety, the nextstep is to prepare a plan.In many cases, it is simplynot possible to erase thecause of a pet’s increasedanxiety.

Children returning toschool is one such situa-tion. It is doubtful that aprincipal would excuseyour child’s absence fromschool on the groundsthat your dog misses

him/her! Since we cannot

change the cause of yourdog’s anxiety, we mustlook for other ways toaddress Fluffy’s issues.

After our trip insideher brain, we now knowthat she is reacting to adiminished stimulus.

One way to replacethat stimulus and thusreturn her brain to ahappy normal state wouldbe to increase her activitylevel.

This could take theform of an increase in herexercise regimen, a visit toa local dog park, doggieplay dates, or a visit to adoggie daycare.

Soon enough, Fluffywill be well-exercised andre-stimulated. In the great

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Pet Sense from your friendsat Canine Companion

practice – most peoplechoose to will a pet to atrusted family member,”he says. “Pet trusts areone of the fastest growingsegments of animal lawtoday.”

Pet trusts can varyaccording to a person’sneeds, and most pet trustlaws allow people to willa certain amount ofmoney toward the care oftheir pet after they aregone.

Gregory Dennis, anattorney in Missouri, saysthat the state has allowedpet trusts in some formsince 1973.

Dennis advises thatveterinarians should bemade aware of trusts. If apet is covered by a trust,it’s the trust that will like-ly be paying the bill andthe trust also may stipu-late what kind of veteri-nary care the animalshould receive.

“Many state’s pet trustlaws include provisionsthat allows the courts to

reduce a pet trust to a rea-sonable amount if it’sexcessive,” says LinscottR. Hansen, an Illinoisattorney who helped draftthe Illinois pet trust law,which passed in 2004. “Iadvise people interestedin setting up a pet trust toput into a trust just whatthe pet needs, and that’senough.”

Hansen explains thatpet trust acts allow peopleto create a trustee to over-see funds and another tocare for the animal, whichis a good way to helpensure the proper care ofthe animal. Dennis adds itmay be a good idea toinclude a clause requiringtwo veterinarians to sepa-rately determine when apet covered by a trustshould be euthanized,and perhaps leave anyremaining funds in a trustto a charity after the pet’sdeath.


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C R E A T I V E L I V I N GT h u r s d a y S e p t . 1 7 , 2 0 0 9

Every day, Dr. TaraDallmann and herGentle Dental Care

team continue to comeacross more and morefearful patients.

In Dr. Dallmann’squest to help the mostfearful patients, sheentered a year- long edu-cational course at MiamiValley Hospital in Dayton,Ohio.

This program is one ofthe most stringent andhighly regarded programsin the country for certify-ing dentists in intra-venous sedation and thetraining and testing Dr.Dallmann receivedexceeds that required bythe state of Kentucky.

Dr Dallmann believesin going aboveand beyond the call ofduty when it comes to thesafety and comfort ofher patients.

Because she is trainedand licensed to do both IVand oral conscious seda-tion, Dr. Dallmann canchoose which method will

be best for each individualpatient, based on theirneeds alone.

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

From the moment youcall the caring team atGentle Dental Care, you arecomforted, and your fearsare relieved. This begins atrust that develops betweenDr. Tara Dallmann, herteam, and you.

Embarrassment is thefirst hurdle to overcome.Put your mind at ease,because Dr. Dallmann andher team see patients likeyou everyday.

They understand howhard it was for you to calland applaud you for tak-ing the first step. Whether

it has been a year or 20years since you have seena dentist, no one willmake you feel bad.

Here is what to expecton your first visit:Depending on your chiefcomplaint, most sedationpatients come in for athorough examination.

This allows Dr.Dallmann to find every-thing there is to knowgoing on with your oralhealth.

After the examination,which is guaranteed to bepainless, Dr. Dallmannwill create a treatmentplan just for you.

Lastly, Dr. Dallmannand Brenda, the treatmentcoordinator, will discusswith you all of youroptions and give you rec-ommendations on how toproceed based on your

timetable and budget. Dr. Dallmann will then

talk to you about whichform of sedation will beright for you.

Here’s what one recentsedation patient said:

“Wow … from my firstphone call to the full 2.5hour visit, I have nothingbut good things to say aboutyour practice and especiallyyour staff. For someone whohas had numerous bad dentalexperiences, I felt Dr.Dallmann was thoughtful,thorough and comforting. Iwas embarrassed by howlong it’s been since I hadgone to the dentist, but noone looked down on me orthe state of my teeth. I lookforward to getting the proce-dures done!”

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The day of yourappointment your comfortand care are

Gentle Dental Care?snumber one priority.From your heatedblanket, warm neck pil-low, and soothing spamusic, all efforts are madeto keep you comfortable.

“Everyone was great. Thevisit was much better than Iexpected and painless! I wasquite embarrassed about mylack of dental care over thepast “many” years, yeteveryone made me feel atease and non critical of mypast mistakes! Thank youall.”

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Gentle Dental Care now offersIV, Oral Conscious Sedation

tradition of a NormanRockwell vision, your dogwill be dozing happily atthe feet of your childrenwhile they complete theirnightly homework.

Now, that makes a lotof sense to your dog!Until next time.

For more informationregarding Pet Training,Behavior Counseling, orfor Pet Boarding,Grooming, or Daycare-call or visit our Web siteat www.caninecompan-ionky.com.

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