Creative Living East/Northeast November

Wow! This yearhas flown by. I wasalways told thatonce I graduatedfrom college andstarted working,the years wouldfly. They certainlyhave!

Can you believethe holidays arehere? Well,whether you’re ready or not, they are – and timeisn’t going to slow down anytime soon. To helpyou out, this issue includes some exciting,unique gift ideas, as well as tips on holidayentertaining and preparing your home forwinter.

So, while you have the time, sit back, relax andread. Once all the hustle and bustle starts, you’llbe glad you did.

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FeaturesMMaakkee tthhee hhoolliiddaayyss rreellaaxxiinngg aanndd bbrriigghhttCheck out some unique foot-friendly gift ideas.

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Do you have a holiday wish list?Does it include nights without snoring?

What about a smile that you don’tneed to hide? Maybe a more youthful,rested appearance? Is it possible to findthese gifts with only a month left untilthe holidays? Yes it is! Dr. Kitzmiller isexcited to offer solutions for dazzlingsmiles, a more youthful appearance, andtwo-visit solutions for snoring!

No more snoring, no more CPAP! Dr. Kitzmiller offers custom-fabricat-

ed, FDA-approved oral appliances totreat disruptive snoring and life-threat-ening sleep apnea. The appliancerequires an initial visit for impressionsand a second visit just two weeks laterfor your fitting. This CPAP alternative isalso a great holiday traveling compan-ion!

Dazzling smiles for the holidays!Nothing says holiday happiness more

than a dazzling smile. Are your teethjust not white enough? Then call Dr.Kitzmiller to ask about the three simplewhitening treatments including two-

hour ZOOM. Do you want a whole newsmile but just don’t have the time orfinances for braces or veneers? Dr.Kitzmiller now offers Snap On Smile,

the revolutionary two-visit, affordable

smile makeoverthat will haveyou smiling for

the holidays!

Less wrinkles for a radiant you!Dr. Kitzmiller has received special-

ized training in the application of Botoxand Juvederm. These one-hour proce-dures can smooth pesky crows’ feet,frown lines, and creases around themouth without a facelift!

Call Dr. Kitzmiller today at 248-8848to ask about holiday packages andschedule your complimentary consulta-tion to see how you can stop snoring,start smiling and look refreshed for theholidays!

Dr. Kitzmiller has two-visitsolutions to stop snoring

Feel great and look fabulous for the holidays.

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November is the month wethink about family friends andfood. The pumpkin pie is warm,and the cider is sweet.Nevertheless, dental pain knowsno boundaries. Nothing can bemore frustrating than to have adental emergency during the hol-idays. This is why Dr. TaraDallmann and the Gentle DentalCare team decided to offer a freeemergency exam and x-ray forthe months of November andDecember 2010.

If you are having a tooth acheor problem don’t wait until youhave an emergency while sharingmoments with your family tocall. Gentle Dental Care is knownfor their kindness and under-standing. Even if it has been 20years since you have seen a den-

tist, put your mind at rest,because no one will make youfeel bad.

In preparation for the holidayscall and come in for a checkup.Gentle Dental Care has manyways to ensure your comfortalong with giving you superiordental care. Dr. Dallmann is oneof the most well-known Oral &IV Sedation dentists in the areatoday. She has created the perfectenvironment to ensure your safe-ty while you are sedated. Whenyou are a patient the office has alleyes on you.

While sedation is a greatoption for some, Dr. Dallmannalso has nitrous oxide and pre-opvalium available for those of youthat are in need of just a littlesomething to put your mind at

ease prior to your treatment. The team is out-of-this world!

They heat neck pillows, warmblankets, and offer headphonesto increase your comfort. Fromthe first visit you are greeted bywarm smiling faces, warm home-made cookies, sodas, and hot cof-fee. This truly is the environmentthat exudes peace and comfort.

Gentle Dental Care offers

interest free payments plans.When payment plan are notalways desired Dr. Dallmann cre-ates your treatment plan in phas-es so that you can do a little at atime. You are in control.

Call 363-1616 today before alittle problem becomes a hugedisaster! “Experience theDifference.”


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Gentle Dental offers freeemergency exam during holidays

The Gentle Dental Care team dressed for Halloween.


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For many, anxietystarts with a thought. Athought you just can’tshake. Whether thisthought is about some-thing terrible happeningto you, your kids or evenyour future, it’s the kindof thought that gets in theway of everything. It’s thethought you wish wouldgo away, but no matterhow hard you try to “justdon’t think about it,” itkeeps coming back.What’s worse, thatthought could be keepingyou from sleeping, enjoy-ing time with loved ones,or causing you to miss outon too many goodmoments in your life.

This is anxiety.Then comes a fast heart

beat, sweat, wide openeyes, the desire to runaway and for some peopleeven nausea or feelingthat they’re going crazy.Some people feel faint

and some even feel likethey might be dying.

This is panic.No one likes anxiety

and most do whateverthey can to avoid thepanic. This could includeObsessive CompulsiveDisorder (OCD) symp-toms like washing handsor checking things for themillionth time or evenhoarding. For others thiscould include avoidingplaces like highways, airtravel, social engage-ments, bridges, supermar-kets or even avoidinggoing outside the home(agoraphobia).

Treating anxiety andpanic disorders has beenKatkin & Associates’ spe-cialty for more than twodecades. With a cognitivebehavioral approach, theyhave been highly success-ful helping motivatedclients overcome anxietyand return to a normal,

happy life. This approachincludes going to clients’homes and driving intheir cars.

If you have been suf-fering from anxiety, givethem a call at 831-9408!They accept nearly everyinsurance plan and they’lleven come to you.

Anxiety Disorders: VeryCommon, very Treatable

AnxietyDisordersPost Traumatic

Stress DisorderObsessive

CompulsiveDisorder

Panic Disorderwith/withoutAgoraphobia

Specific phobia(fear of animalsor blood)

Social phobiaAnorexia and

BulimiaAgoraphobia

Don’t let anxiety rule your life.

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Stress is the exacerbat-ing factor in more than 80percent of illness, accord-ing to the AmericanMedical Association.

While most peoplethink stress is psychologi-cal, there is a strong phys-iological component.

Our bodies are bom-barded by environmentalsubstances that we eat,touch or inhale.

Each person reacts dif-ferently to these sub-

Thesecret toreducingstress

PricingMembers as of

Dec. 31, 2010 $49Members startingJan. 1, 2011 $59

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Meier’s Wine CellarsInc. retail store has all thewines that Meier’s makesat their Silverton winery.The century old facilitymakes table wines, dessertwines, vermouths,sparkling wines and non-alcoholic sparkling juicesand all are available at thewinery store.

Shoppers will find 11kinds of table winesincluding fruity styleConcord and Catawbawines, semi-sweet andsweet wines. The tablewines are made from LakeErie fruit from selectgrowers who provide thehighest quality fruitMeier’s can find. You willalso find fruit wines likeblackberry, black cherryand raspberry. The black-berry is made fromOregon fruit and is themost popular fruit winesold in the store.

Meier’s is best knownfor its dessert wine selec-tions. Meier’s No. 44Cream Sherry is agedthree winters and threesummers in once usedwhisky barrels outside.This aging process alongwith the proprietaryblending, brings out thewonderful raisiny andnutty character that dis-tinguishes Meier’s sherryfrom all others. The No.44 Ruby Port is also barrelaged indoors until itreaches its full fruit char-acter and heavy body thatmakes it the gold medalwinner it is.

Meier’s sparklingwines are made in the tra-ditional charmat processthat has proven to be thebest way to make its goldmedal winning ChateauReiem Spumante. Alongwith spumante there is abrut style sparkling wine,

extra-dry and pinksparkling wine. All a littlemore sweeter than thefirst. These wines are veryaffordable for special holi-day celebration or as a giftfor friends and neighbors.

Meier’s gift shop has aselection of wine relateditems and winemaking sup-plies for home winemakers.

Think of Meier’s forholiday party ideas, theyhave a wonderful partyroom that can be rentedfor small parties up to 125people. It is a great placefor bridal showers, birth-day parties, office meet-ings and other special inti-mate events.

Ohio’s history in wine-making took root along theOhio River near Cincinnatimore than 100 years ago.Meier’s Wine Cellars Inc.began in the late 1800s as asmall grape juice business.John Michael Meier oncegrew his grapes on land nowknown as the KenwoodTowne Center. His son, JohnConrad Meier, discovered in1895 a method of bottlingfresh grape juice and formedthe John C. Meier GrapeJuice Company Inc.

Around the turn of thecentury, land was pur-chased in Silverton, Ohio,along the Baltimore & OhioRailroad line. During pro-hibition, the company pros-pered making sparklingCatawba grape juice. Thecompany returned to mak-ing wine after prohibition’srepeal in 1933.

In 1938, the company’sarticles of incorporationwere formally amendedand the company wasrenamed Meier’s WineCellars Inc. In 1941, landwas purchased on NorthBass Island (Isle St.George) in Lake Erie andmost the company’s grape

needs were met fromthose vineyards. Over thenext 35 years, the compa-ny continued to prosper,extending their winemak-

ing skills by producingtable wines, sparklingwines, dessert wines, ver-mouths and carbonatedgrape juice. In 1976, the

company was purchasedby Paramount DistillersInc. in Cleveland and con-

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Meier’s Wine Cellar’s great wine makes a great gift

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stances, which mightinclude milk, eggs, wheat,peanuts, pollen, dust andanimal dander, just toname a few.

This can trigger a nerv-ous system stressresponse that leads tosneezing, itching, skinirritations, indigestion,lethargy, headache pain,irritability and restless-ness, which are all meth-ods your body uses toexpel what it believes is atoxin.

When chronic, it’scalled allergies, asthma,migraines, irritable bowelsyndrome, chronic fatiguesyndrome, eczema,rosacea, and childhoodneurological disorderssuch as ADD and ADHD.

There’s help! Dr. Luke Reineck of

Living With MotionChiropractic is using theBAX 3000 by BioVedaTechnologies, the onlyfully automated biofeed-back based system forsubstance specific neuro-logical stress reduction

therapy. This technology meas-

ures stress levels, identi-fies substances that causestress levels to rise, andcouples these environ-mental stressors with apositive stimulus.

In this case it’s therelease of endorphins trig-gered by nerve bundlestimulation during lighttherapy.

Successful neurologicalrelaxation training allowsthe body to no longerrespond in a stressfulmanner.

Many of the conditionspeople have suffered fromall their lives can be alle-viated, with no drugs, noneedles, and no diets.

Dr. Reineck is dedicat-ed to helping patientsdefeat stress and enjoytheir lives. He graduatedcum laude from PalmerCollege of Chiropractic inFlorida.

For more informationcall 831-4433 or visitwww.livingwithmotion.com.

Stress from page 6

Dr. Luke Reineck, of Living With Motion Chiropractic demonstrates a chiropracticadjustment.

A lot has changed for MarkusJewelers in 21 years. Thanks to the sup-port of the community, this small jewel-ry store has greatly grown. It has, how-ever, never lost its personable smallbusiness charm.

To celebrate our Anniversary, startingNov. 10, 2010, Markus Jewelers is host-ing a store-wide anniversary sale. Weare offering 20 percent off all items,excluding watch batteries. Whetheryou’re looking for a uniquely hand-picked or custom-made piece or hopingfor a new look for a piece you alreadyown, Markus Jewelers is the place to go.Their customer service and satisfactionis second to none. They are proud to beserving third-generation customers!

Customer loyalty has been achieved,not only by the service provided at thecounter, but behind the scene as well.Two experienced jewelers are on thepremises. The jewelers at Markus

Jewelers are experts in repair work, care-fully mending a broken piece withskilled craftsmanship on sight. Watchbands and batteries are done as youwait.

Since becoming the leader in jewelryin Anderson Township and ClermontCounty, Markus Jewelers will beginanother showroom expansion inNovember.

Come see what’s new at MarkusJewelers! They offer a variety of uniqueitems in stainless steel, sterling silver,alternative metals and more! Get thelook of white gold without the highprice!

Markus Jewelers is proud to continueto meet the needs of the communitywith one-of-a-kind pieces at affordableprices whether it’s something new or arepair or redesign project. Visit MarkusJewelers today, at 2022 Eight Mile Road.Their phone number is 474-4950.

Markus Jewelers celebrates 21st Anniversary

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Standing in longcheckout lines, climbing upand down ladders to hangdecorations, staying on one’stoes so the kids (or the spouse)don’t find where their gifts arehidden – it takes some fancyfootwork to stay on top ofthings throughout the holidays.

Even the healthi-est among us canwind up with sore,tired feet at the end ofa long day leading upto the holidays.

“Eight out of 10American adults haveexperienced foot paindue to uncomfortableor ill-fitting shoes,according to theAmerican PodiatricAssociation(APMA),” saysBrendan Leonard ofHealth Enterprises,makers of therapeuticproducts.“Compound uncom-fortable shoes with

lots of hours on yourfeet dealing with holi-day demands, andsore fee can reallydampen your holidayspirit.”

Who wouldn’tlove to have theirtootsies pampered alittle bit at this time ofyear? Gifts that makethe feet feel good aresure to make thewhole person con-nected to those feetfeel pretty happy too.This season, considergiving a gift thatsoothes two of themost overlooked andunder-appreciated

parts of the body.Here are four foot-friendly gift ideas toget you started:

Pedicure – Havingyour feet and nailscared for by someoneelse can be a relaxingexperience that leavesfeet looking and feel-ing great. Professionalpedicures can beinexpensive for abasic trim and polish.Or, for a bit moremoney, you can addin foot and leg mas-sages, and paraffin or

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Foot-friendlygifts can

make the

holidaysrelaxingand

bright

Time is running out totake advantage of the2010 tax credit for makingyour home more energyefficient. According to theexperts at Roof Time thereis still time for a free ener-gy attic check-up, and toget any needed workcompleted before the timeis up.

Insulating your atticwith Owens Corninginsulation qualifies youfor a tax credit up to a$1,500 until the Dec. 31deadline.

Using a thermal imagecamera (like the ones thecable TV ghost huntersuse) and digital ther-

mometers, Roof Times’estimators can pinpointthe problem areas thathide under your roof.

A New Roof Time is anOwens Corning PreferredContractor and hasobtained the added certifi-cation as a TOP OF THEHOUSE roofer-attic insu-lator (with only threelocally.) They are mem-bers of the Better BusinessBureau and have an A+rating on Angie’s List(they have won the SuperService Award every yearsince 2006).

A free Roof Time quoteincludes options for mak-ing the existing roof venti-

lation system meet orexceeds FHA specifica-tions; increases the atticinsulation to theDepartment of Energy rec-ommended level of R-60,and a radiant barrier thatreduces the attic’s temper-ature by as much as 50degrees every day. Usingthese techniques RoofTime knows that home-owners can extend theirroof’s life, make theirhome quieter and morecomfortable, and reducemonthly utility bills by 20to 30 percent.

Owens Corning’s fiber-glass insulation material isclean, non-allergenic and

resistant to mold, and willnever settle. The materialis treated with an aloe toprevent skin irritation. Itwill leave your attic cleanand your home muchmore comfortable, andnever get that old “wetnewspaper smell” in yourhome the way celluloseinsulation often does.

An average insulationjob costs less than $1,200,so by combining the taxcredit and the savingsfrom smaller energy bills,insulation can pay foritself in two years!

According to theD.O.E. 25 percent of ahome’s energy is lost

through the attic/roof,compared to only 10 per-cent through walls.Insulating your attic is theleast expensive way to cutenergy costs and providesthe largest return. In addi-tion to savings, you’ll pro-long the life of your airconditioner and furnace.You’ll also have a morecomfortable home thathas increased in value,should you ever want tosell.

Visit www.newroof-time.com or call Missy at513-753-TIME (8463) toget a free inspection ofyour roof, attic insulation,siding or gutter system!

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With the housing mar-ket still unsettled, manyhomeowners concernedabout losing money attime of sale are stayingput and improving orexpanding their existingliving spaces rather sell-ing their homes.

Many real estate pro-fessionals believe that thisis a sound decision. Notonly do homeowners ben-efit from gaining addi-tional square footage ofliving space today, butthey also increase thevalue of their home.When the market turnsaround, their property ismore valuable.

Mother-in-law suits,teen suites, man caves,sewing rooms, entertain-ment areas, basementsturned into family rooms,decks turned into real liv-ing space, playrooms, andmedia rooms are greatinvestments when doneproperly.

“Adding space andmajor remodeling projectscan be tricky,” accordingto Brian Martin, partner inJ.K.Best Construction.“When adding livingspace to any home, thekey is to create additional

living spaces that arearchitecturally compatiblewith the original struc-ture.” He added thatremodeling projects thatare not completed withexacting care often turnsoff prospective buyerswhen the time comes tosell.

J.K.Best takes exactingcare to be sure thatrooflines, transitionpoints, common walls,lighting, and colors arewell matched and thatnothing detracts from thisblending the new with theold.

Because it is helpful tohomeowners to have asecond opinion when itcomes to design and color,J.K.Best provides one-hour of consultation freeprior to beginning workon any major project.“Homeowners like beingable to talk to a profes-sional design and colorexpert,” Martin said. “Inthe end, the homeownerstill makes the final deci-sion.”

For information aboutexpanding your home thebest way, contact J.K.Bestat 239-8400.

What you’re looking forin a new home could beright under your feet

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Oak floors add to the value ofa house, and lend a richness andwarmth to the family home-stead. Hardwood floors also addclass to commercial buildings,boosting the value of a business,and encouraging people tobecome customers. BlufordJackson and Son HardwoodFlooring has been in businesssince 1919, when Bluford Jacksonstarted the business in Madeira.They have since moved to 910US Highway 50 in Milford,where they are located now.

“That was my great-grandfa-ther,” said Ryan Jackson, whoalong with his grandfather, John,now run the business. “He start-ed the business, and set the stan-dards high, which is what wefollow now. We listen to our cus-tomers, and that insures satisfac-tion.”

Bluford Jackson and Son hasbeen the leading source of hard-wood flooring in the Cincinnatiarea for over 90 years. They spe-cialize in installing and refinish-ing hardwood flooring at a com-petitive price for both residentialand commercial buildings.

“All of our flooring is the

highest qualityoak, which comesfrom Monticello,Kentucky, andPortsmouth, Ohio,among otherplaces,” saidJackson. “Thebrands that we useare 3M, OshkoshDesigns, and DuraSeal, because theyare known for theirintricate crafts-manship, their

durability, style and aestheticappeal.”

According to Jackson, thereare not many problems the com-pany cannot remedy.

“A lot of what we do is tear-ing up carpets and putting innew wood floors,” explainedJackson. “Sometimes people

have a bad stain in a small partof their floor, but it happens tobe very visible. Usually we cansand that stain on site, and thenmake it match the rest of thefloor. Other times we tear up thetile in a kitchen, and replace itwith hardwood floor that com-plements the rest of the room.”

Bluford Jackson and Sonoffers a variety of styles, woodsand finishes, and some of thosecan be seen on their website, atwww.blufordjackson.com. Thecompany has 19 employees whoare all trained in the superbinstallation techniques used bythe company.

“One of the things about ourrefinishing is that we use a dust-less sanding method,” saidJackson. “We have a trailer that

Quality hardwood floors at Bluford Jackson

Bluford Jackson and Son offers high-quality hardwood flooring.

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Thanks to Terri Smith and her newfashion forward boutique, urban stylecan now be found in suburbanAnderson Township.

Urban Chick opened at 6740 CloughPike in August and features an eclecticmix of clothes, jewelry, handbags andscarves from a variety of today’s hottestdesigners.

“I was looking to create a spacewhere I would want to shop. I wanted itto have that downtown feel but be in thesuburbs,” Smith said. “We have newmerchandise all the time that reflectswhatever is in style that season. We areexcited to bring some New York Citystyle to Cincinnati.”

Urban Chick is completely and utter-ly for and about women, of all ages, infact! It’s the perfect stop during a girl’snight out. Prices are affordable and fair,you can find anything from a lovelynecklace for $10 to a hip jacket for $150.

Smith is also the owner of TrueColors salon in Anderson and hasenjoyed her experience of being a busi-ness owner in the community for the

last 11 years. When she was looking toput her idea of opening a retail spaceinto motion, setting up shop in the heartAnderson Township’s historic districtwas a no-brainer. With the help and sup-port of her boyfriend Jeff Zemanek andher daughter Abby Smith, who can befound working at the boutique mostdays, Smith was able to make her dreama reality.

With a variety of stylish items and artpieces that are as unique as you are andat prices that won’t break the bank,Urban Chick has everything you need tospruce up your personal style or findthat one of a kind gift that will haveyour girlfriends desperate to discoverwhere you do your shopping.

The warehouse-apartment-setup isfun and inviting. The staff is friendlyand can assist you with finding the per-fect item for you or a friend. It’s a greatplace to do your holiday shopping too!Special extended hours will be 11 a.m. to10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22.

Check out Urban Chick on Facebookor call 233-2445 for more information.

Urban style in suburban Anderson


Are you thinking of a place to have your companyChristmas Party? How about a family birthday partyor even an end of year Sports Banquet.

How about an afternoon business or reunion lunch-eon. You might not know but By Golly’s in Milford hasa downstairs Party Room and Sports Den.

They will do reservations for groups from eightthrough 100 and the area seats 60.

There are HDTV’s everywhere including a 100-inchprojection screen, pool table, and dart boards.

By Golly’s is willing to work with you on yourmenu with its current menu items or any specialtyitems you may want to order. You can order individu-ally or have a buffet. By Golly’s will do just about any-thing you like to make your party event special. Youcan have the entire space privately with a group of 40or more.

During the months of November and December ByGolly’s will be running a Customer Appreciation GiftCard Promotion, recieve $60 worth of gift cards for $50and $125 for $100. Now that’s return on investmentand a great way to give the people you love value forthe holidays.

To make reservations give them a call at 248-4444or stop in and ask for a manager. See you soon at ByGolly’s in Milford. Happy holidays!

Special occasion parties

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we park in the driveway, and itallows us to get rid of almostevery bit of dust, so the home-owner doesn’t have to deal withthe dust.”

If a floor is water soaked,Jackson says fans can be used todry it out, and then they usesanding to try and restore thefloor to a new beauty. If it can’tbe saved, the company willreplace the floor, and some of the

designs they are able to installare stunning.

“We don’t do structural prob-lems, where the basic structureneeds repair,” said Jackson. “Butmost of the cosmetic damage wecan repair or replace.”

At a time when so many jobsare outsourced overseas, andmuch of the industry that madeAmerica great is no longer on therise, it is refreshing that Bluford

Jackson and Son uphold the highstandards in business that pays itsway forward from an era whenAmerica’s pride was high. Whencustomers call 513-831-6231, theycan rest assured that qualifiedtechnicians will be on their job.

“We have always tried to dothe highest quality work that wecan possibly do,” said JohnJackson, whose father started thebusiness. “I am proud that our

business has such a history ofquality. I remember a young ladywho called me and wanted me todo her floors in a house in IndianHill, and she told me our compa-ny did flooring for her grandma,and her mother, and now shewanted us to do hers. I am alsoproud that my grandson hastaken over so well. It makes mefeel good that we have such agreat company.”

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If it sparkles or glitters, you’ll find it for your 15- or18-inch dolls at Preview Productions.

Joyce Rosselot and her assistants Susan Lehr andSarah Watters hand-make outfits including beautifulholiday coats and capes made of old fashioned velvetsand furs. Preview Productions has your doll coveredfrom head to toe including beautiful accessories. Giftcertificates are also available for all your holiday shop-ping needs.

For more information about Preview Productionscall 271-2524 or stop by the shop, located at at 6720Main Street in Newtown. The store is open from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday.

All ‘dolled’ upfor the holidays

tinues today as Ohio’s oldest and largestwinery producing wines and juices fromNative American grape varieties.

Grapes are no longer grown on NorthBass Island but are purchased fromindependent growers in Ohio, New Yorkand Pennsylvania. The company is bestknown for its No. 44 Cream Sherry and

produces more than 45 kinds of winesand a premium line of sparkling non-alcoholic grape juices.

Meier’s is located 1.5 miles south ofthe Kenwood Mall on Plainfield Road,Silverton, Ohio. On the Web, they can befound at www.meierswinecellars.comand www.meiersjuice.com.

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other skin-softening treatments.A pedicure can be a one-size-fits-all

gift, and is appropriate for everyonefrom your best friend to your grand-mother. Even guys can enjoy the treat, asmany salons and spas now offer pedi-cures designed to pamper men’s feet.

Foot massage – A foot rub can be theultimate way to decompress after astressful and tiring day. Or, you can startyour day with an invigorating massage.You can give the gift of a good foot mas-sage in several ways, such as a gift cer-tificate to a spa. Or, make the good feel-ings last even longer by giving a homemassager.

Lovely lotions – It doesn’t take muchfor overworked, tired feet to becomedry, cracked and uncomfortable. Nearlythree quarters of Americans suffer fromdry, rough, cracked or irritated skin, theAPMA reports. More than any otherpart of the body, the foot cries out forsoothing moisture. You can find qualitylotions, polishers and foot scrubs insupermarkets, drug stores and depart-ment stores, or from a plethora of onlineresources. Look for ones that offer opti-mum moisturization and an aroma that

mimic the recipient’s favorite scent –many people find peppermint and vanil-la particularly pleasing for foot lotions.

Insoles for the soul – Sadly, style andcomfort aren’t always in lockstep witheach other, and we often wear shoes thatlook good but don’t feel good on ourfeet. In fact, the APMA cites poorly fit-ted, uncomfortable shoes as a majorsource of foot pain for many people.Fortunately, a host of high-tech shoeinserts has made it easier to ease the dis-comfort caused by shoes. Insoles canhelp cushion and support the foot whileeasing chafing in problem areas. You caneven find varieties with gel inside orridges that purport to massage feetwhile the wearer walks.

You’ll need to know the recipient’sshoe size and in what type of shoe he orshe will be wearing the inserts.

While your foot-friendly gift proba-bly can’t alleviate all the frustrations ofthe holidays, it can help recipients feelbetter about their feet. And once theirfeet feel good, maybe untangling thatball of last year’s holiday lights won’tseem quite so stressful.

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One of the things peo-ple appreciate most aboutCSS is that it basicallyprovides “one-stop shop-ping” for senior services.

Besides Meals OnWheels, the agency pro-vides transportation,homemaking, personaland respite care, adult daycare, home repair, supportgroups, and lifelong learn-ing centers!

They practically have a“smorgasbord” of servic-es.

Clermont SeniorServices offers a widevariety of services to helpseniors live at home for aslong as possible, and helpcaregivers take care ofthemselves.

Services are availableon a donation basis andthere is never a waitinglist for Meals On Wheels.

And if CSS doesn’t pro-vide a service that youneed, they probably knowwho does. The intake staffis knowledgeable on allthe services offered inClermont County.

Eligibility requirementsvary from program toprogram, and staff is gladto assist you in decidingwhat services are best for

your situation. So if you, a neighbor,

or a loved one needs somehelp to continue living at

home, please call 724-1255. It doesn’t get anysimpler than that!

Clermont Senior Services is‘one-stop’ shopping for services

Home Health Aide Dianne Turner regularly visits Clermont Senior Services customers Leroyand Elsphtha Uhrig and tends to their personal needs.

Well, it is time for the fun holi-day season.

Thanksgiving, with all thewonderful food more than anydog could possibly imagine, isjust around the corner.

Sometimes those visiting wantto feed the canine members ofthe family, so they goodheartedlyshare the bounty.

I think it is important, howev-

er, to remember that dogs’ stom-achs are different than our stom-achs and usually the food we eatat Thanksgiving is inappropriatefor them.

It can cause intestinal upset,which usually means diarrheaand sometimes vomiting, whichyou will have to clean up.

A little turkey might be OKbut please no dressing or cran-

berry sauce. Christmas brings different

possibilities such as ripping openboxes and eating wrapping paperand cardboard.

Don’t forget the tree orna-ments as they are very temptingtasty toy for a dog – the likes ofwhich they have not had before.

Please remember that puppiesare not usually good Christmas

presents. They are usually bought with-

out a lot of thought and when thecuteness wears off we find our-selves contributing to the home-less dog problem.

Remember these tips as youcelebrate this, the most wonder-ful time of the year. HappyThanksgiving and MerryChristmas!

Tips for protecting your pet during the holidays


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Our lives are greatly enriched by thecontact we have with other people. Wecan share stories, joys and smiles. AtCedar Village, a wonderful group of res-idents would love to get to know youbetter! There are many opportunitieswhere you can volunteer and enhancethe life of a Cedar Village resident. Theirvolunteer corps includes junior volun-teers, as well as volunteers from ourauxiliary, the Friends of Cedar Village.

Volunteer opportunities are open inthe following positions:

One-on-one visits - Simply comein and spend some time talking withresidents. Take a walk outside, visit thegift shop, chat, read aloud. Just be there.

Escorts - Some residents need assis-tance to doctor’s appointments andactivities in our facility. Escort residentsto services on Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.and/or to Oneg at 1:30 p.m.

Deli - The Cedar Village deli isalways in need of extra hands to preparefor a day of tasty sandwiches, hot soupand daily specials. Sunday throughThursday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You choose thetime that works for you. They’d love thehelp and the residents always love afriendly face!

Mail delivery - Help with maildelivery to the residents in both theapartments and in health care. Also a

great way to give a friendly smile andgreeting for a pleasant day!

Manicures - Provide a bit of pam-pering for a resident with a light handmassage, nail file and finish with a freshcoat of polish, just another way to bringsome joy to the lives of our residents.

Hands-on involvement - Assistwith crafts and/or cooking workshops,exercise programs such as the WalkingClub.

Activities - Call BINGO! PlayScrabble, Wii, Karaoke and ChairVolleyball. Help with special events suchas concerts, dinner gatherings, specialluncheons and other monthly activities.

Discussion groups - Share currentevents with residents and engage in live-ly discussions. This can include travel-ing experiences.

Office work - Help is needed withmiscellaneous filing, envelope stuffingand any general office work.

To volunteer at Cedar VillageRetirement Community complete a vol-unteer application and mail it in or dropit by. You may download an applicationfrom their website at www.cedarvil-lage.org. Cedar Village RetirementCommunity is located at 5467 CedarVillage Drive in Mason. For more infor-mation go to www.cedarvillage.org orcall 754-3100.

Touching lives, lifting spiritsat Cedar Village Community

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