Creative Living Kentucky - September

I just loveplaying hostess.

Opening up myhome to family andfriends issomething Icherish. I’m sureit’s important toyou as well. That’swhy this monthwe’ve included afeature story onhow to prepare your home for guests on anyoccassion.

Also, in this issue you’ll learn how to dealwith the bully problem.

Another topic dear to my heart is memories.Learn about a variety of ways you can honor thememories of your loved ones through personaland visual memorials.

Have a great read.

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

Local BusinessGoods • Services

At HomeDecor • Repair

3 11 Senior LivingCare • Home

Specialty ShopsUnique gifts

Funneral & Estate PlanningMemorial • Services

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The Patient Appreciation Day is a dayset aside for our office as a special recog-nition time for all our staff, dentists,hygienists, EDDA’s, clinicians and theteam leader to stop and seriously reflecton their patient care stewardship andpersonal dedication to patient satisfac-tion.

Though every day should be patientrecognition day, the Patient AppreciationDay is a unique occasion for all peopleworking in our office to reconfirm anddemonstrate their renewed commitmentto our patients’ care, well being, and sat-isfaction. It is a day to remind theMortenson Dental staff that all shouldput “care-ism” before capitalism lest weforget our reason for “being”.

Toward that end, we invite all of our

patients as well as other members of thecommunity that may need a dental“home” or are just curious about theservices that we offer to join us in cele-brating Patient Appreciation Day withfree food, games, face-painting, inflata-bles, door prizes, give-a-ways, guidedtours of the office and a meet & greetwith the staff. Our goal is to energize thehuman side of patient caring and getback to what’s important – treating ourpatients like they are our own family.

Come and visit them on Saturday,Sept. 18, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. atour Mortenson Family Dental office at7033 Burlington Pike or give us a call at525-7586 for more information on thePatient Appreciation Day event.

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Gentle Dental Care is apatient-focused dentaloffice.

Gentle Dental Careoffers the most up-to-datedental services and treat-ments in a comfortable,relaxing setting. Dr.Dallmann and her teamhave set a goal to treateach and every patient asif they were a part of theirown family. The teammembers are dedicated,enthusiastic professionalswho constantly refinetheir skills through high-level continuing educationprograms. They provide awide range of servicesfrom basic teeth cleaningand oral health checkupsto complex reconstructiveand cosmetic dentistry

procedures. They willwork with you to struc-ture an individualizedtreatment plans that fitwith your timetable andyour budget.

Dr. Tara Dallmann hashad 15 plus years of treat-ing fearful patients andtruly understands the anx-iety and fear that manypeople have when goingto the dentist The entireoffice has been designedto create a peaceful andsafe setting. You can relax,at Gentle Dental Carewith their five-star cus-tomer service. They offeryou comfort measuresincluding heated neck pil-lows, headphones with achoice of music, warmblankets, gentle massage

chairs, and heated tow-elettes to freshen up aftertreatment. They’ll evengive you your choice ofbeverage and a fresh-baked cookie before youleave.

"At Gentle Dental Care,we believe no patientshould have to feelstressed or fearful duringan office visit,” explainsDr. Tara Dallmann. “Ifyou have been putting offa dental checkup or otherneeded treatment becauseof high anxiety levels, callus to discuss the varietyof anxiety control optionsthat are now available.”

These options includenitrous oxide (laughinggas), computerized anes-thesia (the Wand) oral and

IV sedation dentistry.“Many of our patients

tell us our approach hasallowed them to overcometheir fears and finally getthe dental treatment theydesperately need, and thismakes all we do worthwhile!” Dr. Dallmannsaid.

Here’s what a fewpatients had to say.

“Everyone that I met atDr. Dallmanns’s office justcouldn’t have been nicer,including Dr. Dallmann. Iwas extremely scared andnervous and they man-aged to make me feelcomfortable. I believe Ihave found a dentist forlife.” - A.R of Alexandria

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one was awesome!!!Words can’t express howimpressed I am with thestaff and the quality ofservice you offer!! Thankyou so much!!” - B.A. ofIndependence

“Dr. Dallmann andKim continue to genuine-ly make me feel welcomeand comfortable. It’s soreassuring when Dr.Dallmann says ‘you’redoing fine,’ ‘great job’ andKim is just so sweet. Thestaff really does demon-strate ‘Gentle DentalCare.’ The sedationprocess was overall agood experience, especial-ly considering the amountof work done in one visit.I am feeling 100 percenttoday and am so pleasedthat all my fillings havebeen replaced – no moremetal in my smile!! I lookforward to my returnvisit!” - S.B. of Hebron

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Do you snore or knowsomeone who does? Doyou have

Sleep Apnea but strug-gle nightly with yourCPAP machine? You'renot alone! An estimated40 million Americanssnore and nearly 20 mil-lion have Sleep Apnea, acondition where the air-way collapses duringsleep, causing the personto stop breathing andawaken multiple timesevery hour with a gasp.

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

people can't tolerate themasks, hoses, and incon-venience. An oral appli-ance is an FDAapproved CPAPalternative thatfits over yourteeth andholds thelower jaw for-ward, keeping yourairway from collapsing. Asleep apnea sufferer him-self, Dr. Kitzmiller triedCPAP but struggled withit. He started using anOral Appliance and nowhe and his patients enjoyquiet, healthful sleepevery night.

“I have been thrilledwith my oral appliance! Isaw improvement in justa few days and now I

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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,

and radiation, not beingproperly 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 Energy audit with

every quote. By using athermal image camera(like the ones the cable TVghost hunters use) anddigital thermometer, theirestimators can pinpoint

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About 160,000children in theUnited Statesmiss schoolevery daydue to fearof attack orintimida-tion byother stu-dents,accordingto theNationalEducationAssociation.

Broadly speak-ing, bullying caninvolve any number ofbehaviors, according toFindlaw.com, a leadingonline source of legalinformation, includingsexual harassment ofanother student, teasing,excluding a student, call-ing a student names,physically pushing orattacking, threatening orhazing, spreading rumors,damaging or stealingbelongings, or demandingmoney.

Cyber-bullying, a rela-tively new form of bully-ing, takes place over theInternet through social

mediawebsitesand forums, orthrough mobile devices.Many pre-teens and teensprefer to communicatewith one another throughtexting on their mobiledevices. Because kids canshare messages quicklywith a large group of stu-dents, cyber-bullying canbe especially effective inspreading rumors about astudent or harassing a

stu-dent through the sharingof photos. Because this isa relatively new area ofharassment, many schooldistricts are still trying todetermine the reach oftheir authority in off-cam-pus cyber-bullyingattacks.

incident. In that case,media reports suggested

Hereare some addi-

tional tips fromFindlaw.com on what todo if you suspect thatyour child is the victim ofa bully:

Talk to your child. Alot of times your childwill not want to talkabout being bulliedbecause they perceive itas embarrassing andhumiliating. If you notice

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What to doif your child is being Bullied

Do you look at your roof and ask, ‘Why didn’t it last?’

ROOF see page 7

the problem areas thathide under the roof.

Roof Time is an OwensCorning PreferredContractor and is one ofonly three roofers locallywho have obtained theadded certification as aTOP OF THE HOUSEroofer-insulator. “We havethe knowledge,” saysShoemaker. “We havequality products. Butmore importantly, we arepassionate about servingour customer. We knowthat our integrity dependson our service.”

A Roof Time quoteincludes options forinstalling a roof ventila-tion system that meets orexceeds the FHA specifi-cation, and also increasesthe attic insulation to theDepartment of Energy rec-

ommended level of R-60.With the current 1500 dol-lar tax credit that is avail-able, it’s like getting FREEinsulation added to yourhome.

The estimators alsooffer the option ofinstalling a radiant barrierthat reduces an attic’stemperature by as muchas 50 degrees every day.

Using these techniquesRoof Time is confidantthat homeowners can addanother 5-10 years to theirroof’s warranty, and thebest part according toTerry Littleton, a RoofTime estimator?“Homeowners tell usevery day that when theycompare our bid to otherroofers, we are doing somuch more; but our pricematches up with their

other quotes!” These factors will pay

immediate dividends too,as you’ll be able to save 20percent on your monthlyenergy bill and receive asmuch as 1500 dollars ingovernment credit fromthe American RecoveryAct that goes through2010! As Shoemakersays,” If you are buying aroof anyway, why not besure it lasts and get paidfor doing it right the firsttime, by qualifying for thetax credit?!”

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 had

earned a ranking in theTop 100 Contractors inAmerica, and had sales inexcess of two million dol-lars!

Ricky passed away atthe end of 1999, and thecompany struggled tocarry on with-out hisdynamic leadership.Today Ricky’s legacy hasbeen preserved by no lessthan FIVE roofing contrac-tors that were once part ofhis vision, all successfullyoperating their own com-panies using the sameprinciples and ideals heestablished over 15 yearsago!

At Roof Time, Sandy isstill answering the calls(even at nights and on theweekends) and Ricky’sgrandson Justin is now aproject estimator!

Roof Time is a truefamily owned and operat-ed business with deepcommunity roots; over fif-teen year’s business expe-rience, and is now intotheir 3RD generation ofserving Cincinnati andNorthern Kentucky!

Roof Time’s attentionto the details has earnedthem the prestigiousAngie’s List Super ServiceAward for the past fouryears in a row as well as,the Press CommunitiesFavorite Roofer for 2009!

Estimators arrive ontime and prepared, inneatly lettered vehiclesand uniforms; inspect theattic portion of the roof,then inspect and measurefrom the roof top (notfrom the ground like mostcompanies have started todo). An estimate can beprepared right from theirvehicles or emailed backthe same day!

Estimates are free andinclude color digital pic-tures of what they find.Roof Time utilizes all thebest of today’s technologysuch as Thermal imagingcameras to pinpoint hid-den leaks and decay, andsatellite measurementsoftware to offer ‘to theinch measurements” for“to the penny pricing’.

Call Sandy, at859.341.TIME or513.753.TIME, to schedulea FREE roof inspectionand visit,www.time2roof.com forvaluable Internet onlyoffers!

For more informationon Roof Time call Sandythe Office Manager, at859-341-TIME or 513-528-TIME, to schedule a freeroof inspection and visit,www.time2roof.com, for avaluable Internet onlyoffer.


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You awaken to the sounds of the“wild” parrots in the swaying palmtrees. As you step off your porch, youspy the numerous other colorful, tropi-cal birds amid the lush foliage surround-ing the gently flowing stream in front ofyour cottage.

Down the path – two quick turns –and you’re passing the lounge chairsand umbrellas around the crystal clearwater of the swimming pool. A fewmore steps and the azure blue water ofthe Caribbean comes into view directlyin front of you. Turn right - and you’rein the spectacular outdoor dining roomoverlooking the sea, where both old andnew friends are waiting with warmgreetings and hot coffee.

Following a good breakfast and greatcamaraderie, you leave your table andhead down the walkway to the waiting

boat where more friends welcome youaboard. Ten minutes later, you’re under-way to enjoy the thrill of “Flying with-out wings” while you “visit” some ofthe most fascinating creatures - in themost beautiful scenery - imaginable.

You have set-aside your everyday lifefor a time… You are a SCUBA diver.

“This is the lifestyle we live… wherewe enjoy ‘The Experience of a Lifetime -Every Time’” says Jim Barrie, owner ofThe Scuba Shack in Florence.

If you are ready to, as Thoreau said“Go confidently in the direction of yourdreams” and “Live the life you haveimagined” visit our website atwww.TheScubaPlace.com and call 859-283-1550 to find out how easy it is andschedule your very own “Try SCUBAExperience.”

Live the life…dive into fun

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Matracia Contracting Inc. would liketo take this opportunity to introduce youto the concrete lifting process.

Concrete lifting is a process in whicha concrete slab is raised back to its origi-nal position. It is the economical alterna-tive to tearing out and replacing con-crete.

Your concrete is lifted by drilling oneor more holes into the surface of theconcrete slab, and pumping a cement-based material through the holes. Thisfills any voids and displaces any stand-ing water under the slab which mayhave occurred by settling or rodentsburrowing under it. We continue pump-ing until enough material is pumpedunder the slab to raise it back to its orig-inal position.

The cement-based material is a sandyloam containing lime and cement. It isnon-toxic and environmentally safe.

This process works on any concreteslab, sidewalks, porches, garage floors,driveways, house floors, steps, pooldecks and more.

Their portable pump allows us to goanywhere on your property withoutdamage to your lawn or landscaping.Their trucks stay on the street. There isno mess and no heavy equipment.

And most jobs are completed withinone day – or less.

Give them a call. Their estimator willcall you back within 24 hours and set upa time to receive a free estimate. Toreach the professionals of MatraciaContracting, call 371-1398.

Concrete lifting: Attractivealternative to replacement

As you are researching foryour new granite countertops,you have undoubtedly run acrossa wide variety of granite compa-nies. It shouldn’t matter if you’retalking to a sales associate at oneof the big box stores or someoneat a smaller, more family-friendlystore, right? Wrong! There areseveral differences in the processof the manufacturing of yournew countertops that you need tobe aware of so that you can makean informed decision.

At many big box stores andbig national chain stores, thegranite is imported in sheetscalled “blanks.” These blanks arecut and fabricated to pre-deter-mined shapes and sizes andtherefore are very restrictive as tohow they can be used for yourparticular project. Due to the sizeand shape restrictions of these

pieces of granite, your kitchenwill often end up with moreseams in undesirable locationsthan if your new countertopswere fabricated from full slabs ofgranite. In some instances,depending on the size and layoutof your kitchen, using these gran-ite blanks simply will not work.

At Excellence By Nature, eachproject is custom designed, fabri-cated and installed for YOURspecific project. We do not usethe prefabricated blanks and tryto conform your countertops totheir limited sizes and shapes.Instead, we will cut your coun-tertops from a full slab of granite.

Choosing your particulargranite color from a small sampleis permissible but selecting thespecific slab that will be used foryour project is an absolute MUST.Due to granite’s natural proper-

ties, each slab is unique and youwill want to be able to select theexact slab that will be used foryour countertops. Before yourslab is cut for your new counter-tops, we will let you hand-selectyour full granite slab from ourlarge on-site slab selection inFlorence, KY.

Many granite companies,including your local big boxstores, subcontract the template,fabrication or installation of gran-ite and other types of counter-tops. At Excellence By Nature,each granite countertop is tem-plated, fabricated and installedby our specialized crew ofexperts in the field. Keeping allof this work in house allows usto maintain a high level of quali-ty control with all ends of theprocess of fabricating andinstalling your new countertops.

It also allows you to work hands-on with our crew in the produc-tion of your new countertops. Ifyou choose, you can work sideby side with our shop foreman tolay out your job on the graniteslab of your choice.

At Excellence By Nature, youwill receive the personalized,hands-on customer service thatyou deserve. With a qualifiedstaff with over 50 years of com-bined experience, you can restassured that your new counter-tops will be installed with a highcaliber of quality and detail.Located only 5 minutes fromFlorence Mall, the experts atExcellence By Nature are ready toassist you with every step ofyour project today!


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and break it down for breakfast for twothe morning after. My last bit of advice isto choose dinnerware that is versatile.Consider something that is durableenough for daily use and chic enough forevening occasions, such as Oneida’sChef’s Table Collection. This mix andmatch collection was designed with amodern look and crafted in all whiteporcelain to complement any table setting.

• Accessorize your home. I often hangon to things that I shouldn’t, but havelearned that any little knick knack cancome into play when decorating forevents. I’ve made candle holders out ofmason jars, a menu with a chalkboard andcenterpieces using old pitchers. I’m notencouraging clutter- just keep a stash ofitems that could be useful when entertain-ing and it may save you that extra trip tothe store.

• Use nature to your advantage. Whendecorating, use sprigs and blooms grownnear your home to add life to your tablesettings. Various shades of colors found inwildflowers often create an organic ener-gy making a table setting more invitingfor guests. Also, arranging flowers in dif-ferent sized vases can be visually appeal-ing on a long table while single, tall flow-

Do you love the idea of entertaining, but feellike getting your home ready for a social eventrequires too much time and attention? Not toworry, there are a few easy things you can doto make sure your home is always ready tohost guests and they may not be as difficultto accomplish as you think.

First and foremost, decide what type ofambiance your event needs and embrace it.If you are having an evening event, indulgein deep colors, soft lighting and upbeatmusic to keep your company awake! If it’sa daytime event, go bold and bright withyour color scheme. “I love to target myaudience and add things to my table set-tings that inspire my guests,” saysAngela Giannopoulos, a premier NewYork event stylist and owner of SC3Group who has worked with brandssuch as Estee Lauder, Donna Karanand Missoni. “I recently decorated abirthday table for a group of gradeschool children. I used oversizedlegos and bright candy to entertainthem.” For unique ideas such asthese, Giannopoulos has offeredseveral tips for easy at-homeentertaining.

• Versatility is key. Makeconsiderations when stockingyour kitchen cabinets -- con-sider cookware and servingdishes that can be used bothfor smaller and larger occa-sions, as well as casual andformal ones. I also loveexpandable kitchen tablesbecause you can accommo-date a house full of guests

ers work well with atable for two.

• Accumulate a bev-erage collection.Nothing makes your visi-tors feel welcome likeoffering them a drinkwhen they walk in thedoor. Rather than going outand stocking up on wine,liquor or soft drinks beforeyou host, gradually accumu-late a collection. Your guestswill be impressed by yourselection when you have anassortment to offer. Also, con-sider outfitting your home withdrinkware for every occasion.

• Be prepared for overnightvisitors. Always keep clean sheetson your guest bed and be sure it ismade, as you never know whensomeone might stop by for anovernight visit. If you really want tomake your guests feel welcome,impress them with soothing productsin the bathroom or on their nightstandalong with a sweet treat on their pillow.

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

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

“Cornices and Romanshades are very popularright now in windowtreatments, and we havethousands of fabric sam-ples books o browsethrough,” said MaryPennington-Wolfe, owner.

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

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

flooring.”With more than 30

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

“Since everything isblooming fresh and newin spring, it is exciting tobring new life into yourhome with new windowtreatments, or new cabi-nets, or new flooring.

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

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

Fort Mitchell Interiorscan unlock thesecrets of your home Colonial Heights and Gardens isn’t a

community where you just exist, it’s acommunity where you live.

The mission is to provide a range ofretirement housing options and servicesfor senior adults according to theirneeds, in an environment reinforcing thequality of life as it relates to their physi-cal, mental and spiritual well-being.

The Wellness Program is an impor-tant component to accomplishing thismission.

Colonial Heights and Gardens fea-tures a gym area with equipment specif-ically geared toward senior adults. Andthere’s lot’s of encouragement and activ-ities going on to help you stay in shape.However, according to WellnessCoordinator Alia Woods, “it’s not justphysical”

The Wellness Program focuses onyour mental and emotional well-being.

“A big part of the program is thesocial aspect – getting to know thosewho live in your community,” Alia said.

“Meeting new friends and staying intouch with old friends just enriches yourlife. And it’s about finding what youenjoy most and doing what makes youhappy.”

There’s a wide variety of activitiesavailable for residents including jewelryclasses, craft classes, ceramics and muchmore.

“The activities give you an opportu-nity to get back into what you enjoy orto try something new – this is my goal –to get them to always be learning some-thing new.”

Alia said her favorite thing about herwork are the people at Colonial Heightsand Gardens.

“It’s been an experience and opportu-nity I know I’ve never had. It’s fun. Soexciting to see how excited a person getswhen they accomplish something theycan still do. It warms your heart,” sheexplained. “They bring something in mylife. I came here to help them and herethey are helping me.”

Wellness Program focuses on the whole person


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

Merle NormanCosmetics Studio andBoutique in CrestviewHills keeps up with whatcustomers want. New cur-rent trend fashion acces-sories that allow you to becreative and still be easyon your pocketbook. Andthe store is filled withunique, quality and cutestuff that you just can’tfind elsewhere.

The boutique is knownfor versatile fashion that’saffordable. Miche Bagsoffer interchangeable cov-ers with new styles intro-duced monthly.Magnabilities necklacesallow hundreds of designinserts to be swapped in

and out for only $3.95.And Switchflops shoeswith tons of fashionablestraps give you an endlessshoe wardrobe! New fallstrap and snap designsare just in, and the newleather kitten heel pumpswill arrive any day andare hot, hot, hot! Corky’strendy boots in paisley,swirl, and animal printshave also been added tothe fall lineup.

Bengal purses, watch-es, jewelry and accessorieswill put you into that“who dey” spirit.

The original Butler Bagin genuine leather andfaux leather designs isreturning, as well as

designer-inspired organiz-er bags. The Hobo Bagline is premiering andMerle Norman is activelypursuing Brighton.

October will launch thefull line of May’s CreationBeads. May Select offersBengals and other profes-sional sports beads, plusbreast cancer, autism, highschool (Dixie, Cov Cath,Notre Dame, Holy Cross,Lloyd, Boone County,Campbell County andmore), college, and chari-table foundation beadsdesigned to help theseorganizations. The localartisan-made beads andsterling silver fit all brandbracelets.

Affordable ‘right now’ fashion, accessories

Are you looking to buymore for less? If so, thenthe Little TreasuresNorthern Kentucky fall &winter children’s consign-ment sale October 20-23 inFlorence is for you. Withmore than 150 consignorsand 20,000 items antici-pated at this sale, you willfind great bargains ongently-used and newnewborn to teen clothing,games, toys, books, andmore as well as all thenecessities to start yournursery. This season, bypopular demand, we willalso have women’s cloth-ing.

Clothing and toys areinspected before they areput out for sale so that

shoppers feel comfortablepurchasing wonderfulproducts at the sale.Purchase items not onlyfor yourself but also for

holiday and special-occa-sion gifts. The sale is alsoa great place for teachersto find books, games,

Little Treasures Kids’ Sale:You’ll fall for the prices

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After more than 100 years ofservice to the families ofNorthern Kentucky and thegreater Cincinati area, theDobbling, Muehlenkamp-ErschellFuneral Homes have come to beregarded as a community institu-tion. Their caring and experi-enced professionals are here tosupport you through this difficulttime. The scope of our resourcesallow them to offer a completerange of personalized servicesthat help families before, during,and after the loss of a loved one.

Today, many people under-stand that pre-planning theirfuneral is the most considerategift they can leave to their fami-lies. With arrangements made inadvance, bereaved family mem-bers are relieved of the of makingdecisions at a difficult time, andfrom guessing what your final

wishes might be.Their pre-planning counselors

can meet with you at one of ourconvenient locations, or at yourhome. They’ll explain the manyoptions offered by contemporaryfuneral traditions, answer ques-tions on funeral costs, and helpwith Social Security andVeteran’s death benefits. Theyalso offer several flexible pay-ment plans, which will give yourfamily important peace of mind.

Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Homes haveflexible options for pre-arranginga funeral, we recommend thatindividuals consider makingtheir pre-arrangements ahead oftime. This assures the consumerthat their wishes will be carriedout and alleviates family mem-bers from the additional burdenof last minute decision making.

At the time of a family loss,your attention should be paid tothe emotional needs of familyand loved ones... not to thenumerous details of arranging afuneral service. That is why weoffer a complete selection of pre-arrangement programs to suityour personal, religious, financialand family needs. Pre-arrange-ment offers you more than justthe peace of mind of knowingyour wishes will be met and thatyour family does not have tobear the financial burden offuneral costs.

You do not have to pay tomake your pre-arrangements, butwe at Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Homes have aninflation proof plan that lets youbuy tomorrow’s products andservices at today’s cost.

Our three-step Pre-planning

Guide walks you through thevarious items that may need con-sideration during the pre-plan-ning process and provides valu-able information to help youmake informed decisions.

The first step presents a set ofspecific questions to consider,such as deciding the responsibleparties involved in decision mak-ing, as well as some of the costsentailed in the process.

The second step presents someinformation that show how pre-planning can help provide youpeace of mind, as well as, saveyou money.

The third step then presentsan online form that can be sub-mitted to initiate the actual pre-planning process with our funer-al home. Once your submitted

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F U N E R A L & E S T A T E

Life is full of opportunities to showsomeone we love them. One suchopportunity is the funeral or memorialservice. Such a loving event celebratesthe choices they made, the relationshipyou shared, and honors the memory ofyour loved one.

The staff members of MiddendorfFuneral Home can guide your family increating a meaningful ceremony tohonor the life and memory of a lovedone. A ceremony can be anything youwish it to be: simple or elaborate, tradi-tional or unique. No matter how it’s tai-lored, such a ceremony is an importantstep in recovering from loss.

For five generations, the Middendorffamily has been involved in caring forthe families of Northern Kentucky, afterthe passing of a loved one.

“Ours is a tradition of service withcare and compassion,” said DaveMiddendorf, the owner. “We take thattradition to heart, and this attention toour legacy has extended to the architec-tural design of our new facility. It took

hours of thought and conversation, toarrive at a structure which gives familiesa warm, inviting setting with amplespace for tasteful, non-intrusive servicesof any size.”

Taking the time to design your serv-ice is a loving act, and not a difficultone. It’s about bringing those you lovetogether, at a time of loss. It’s a naturalthing to do, and over time, has become asocially-expected practice.

You can have your service anywhere,and any way, you want. Your choicesinclude the place of celebration, day ofthe week, and time of day; the musicalselection, what prayers will be said orsongs you’d like sung. They can arrangeto have butterflies, or balloons releasedat the close of the service. Keepsake giftsof wildflower seeds or a tree seedlingcan be given.

For more information visit www.mid-dendorf-funeralhome.com or call 341-7800.

information is received, one of our representatives willfollow up with you to answer any further questionsand/or to start making arrangements.

You can count on us to help you plan a personal,lasting tribute to your loved one. And we’ll carefullyguide you through the many decisions that must bemade during this challenging time.

Please feel free to call 491-4500 any time of the day,any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visitour facility in person at your convenience. They alsoprovide a wealth of information here on our web siteso you can learn more from the privacy of your ownhome.

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From the Egyptian pyramids tothe Vietnam Veterans Wall inWashington, D.C., the emotionalimportance of memorialization tran-scends history and cultures, and itsatisfies a basic human need toremember and to be remembered.

In today’s completely customized society, thedesire for personalization extends beyond life. Infact, nearly half of all consumers say that person-alization has a significant impact on their funeraland memorial preferences, according to a studycompleted by Matthews International.

Whether you choose a headstone, grave mark-er or cremation urn, consider how you would wantto be remembered by future generations. RobNewcombe, president of Matthews CemeteryProducts, offers the following advice for creating amemorial that represents and celebrates life:

• Plan ahead. Approximately one in five peoplewith recent experience planning a funeral or memo-rial say that the wishes of their loved ones were notknown because they hadn’t provided written or ver-bal guidance. Take control over the final details ofyour life and alleviate a future burden from thoseclosest to you by planning in advance the details ofyour memorial and sharing your after-life preferenceswith family and friends.

• Illustrate your life story. Images can transform amemorial into a visual biography by depicting allaspects of a life - from military service to special hon-ors to leisure activities. For example, the MatthewsLasting Memories collection allows you to add up toeight of your favorite photos – such as snapshots with

your children, your fishing pole, a favoritecar or your family home – to a memorialplate through a bronze casting process.The result is a highly detailed and extreme-ly personal memorial that can be used inconjunction with ground burials, cremationand mausoleum entombments. Professionaldesigners work closely with individuals orfamilies to create detailed renderings of eachmemorial.

• Select the right words. Memorials cancommunicate much more than birth and deathdates. While many people choose to have afavorite religious verse or inspirational quoteengraved, also consider an excerpt from abeloved poem, lyrics from a song or even a special message to loved ones.

• Involve family and friends. Asking lovedones to participate in designing your memorialcan make the process less intimidating and helpthem to fully understand your final wishes. Lookthrough old family photo albums together, andshare anecdotes and favorite stories that may pro-vide inspiration when selecting the creative elements of your memorial.

“Whether it’s just adding a photo or moredetailed information and imagery, families havetold us that personalized memorials provide futuregenerations with more information about their pastand evoke powerful memories among visitors to thegravesite,” says Newcombe. “Each memorial cantruly be a one-of-a-kind work of art that makes it pos-sible for an individual to express his or her religiousdevotion, patriotism and personal passions.”


Create lasting memories with apersonal and visual memorial

The Ronald B. JonesFuneral Home originatedin 1935. In 1950, the funer-al home was completelyremodeled. The originalBentley House, which wasbuilt in 1850, is the thirdoldest building in Ludlow.The funeral home hasbeen continually updatedover the years having theatmosphere of your homerather than a business.

At the June 2010, con-vention of the Kentucky

Funeral DirectorsAssociation held at theMarriott Hotel inLouisville, Ronald andGrace Jones were award-ed the Golden Certificatefor 75 Years of continuousactive funeral service inNorthern Kentucky. Ourfuneral home is staffed byRonald B. Jones, alicensed Embalmer andFuneral Director, his wife,Grace Jones, Andy Reed,licensed Embalmer and

Funeral Director, ofLudlow, Renee Harris,Office Manager, of FortWright, Monica Sallee ofHebron, Cecil Welch ofErlanger, and CharlesManning of Ludlow.

The Ronald B. JonesFuneral Home offers all ofthe traditional servicesalong with cremationsand memorial services.Also, visitations and serv-ices may be held in thechurch of the family’s

preference.Ronald B. Jones

Funeral Home began apre-arrangement service25 Years ago when Pre-Planning a funeral was inits infancy. Realizing theneed of persons wantingto decide what they want-ed for there own funeralplus the value it gavethere family knowing thewishes of there lovedones.

Pre-planning a funeral

does not need to be pre-funded but it does giveone the opportunity toexpress their wishes inadvance. For those whodo pre-pay their funeral atRonald B. Jones FuneralHome it serves the advan-tage of locking the funeralat today’s cost.

For additional informa-tion or a personal confer-ence call Ronald Jones at431-0072.

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toys, and more for their classrooms.Do you want to earn some holiday cash? New consignors are invited to join the

Little Treasures family. Consignors - who set their own prices -- earn a minimum of70% to a maximum of 85% of sales of their items. If you just want to shop beforethe public sale begins, visit the website and register to volunteer at the sale. Thereis also a presale for new and expectant parents; registration is on the LittleTreasures website.

Little Treasure’s Fundraiser Friday and Vendor Hall are being continued thisseason. Fundraiser Friday is an easy opportunity for organizations trying to raisemoney. In Vendor Hall, you can one-stop shop home- and service-based businesses.

The sale will be held at the Madison Office Products Building, located at 8307U.S. Hwy. 42, Florence, between Mall Road and Hopeful Church Road. Public saleshours are Wednesday, Oct. 20, to Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with thehalf-price sale (on many items) all day Saturday.

Registration for Little Treasures consignors, volunteers, and new parents is cur-rently open. For more information about the sale, consigning, and FundraiserFriday, visit www.littletreasuressale.com and click on the Northern Kentucky link.

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BULLY from page 6a change in your child’s behavior and attitudes, approach him first. Offer your sup-port and let him know that action will be taken to improve the situation. Your childwill most likely be feeling isolated at school and it’s important for him to know thathe can confide in you.

Document facts. Take pictures of any injuries and have your child give adetailed description of what happened. Write down the dates and times that thesesituations occurred and get statements from any other students, teachers or parentswho may have observed the bullying.

Talk to teachers and the principal. Don’t wait. Immediately contact the schooland alert school officials to the problems that your child is facing.

Put it in writing. In addition to talking directly to teachers and the school princi-pal, put your concerns into writing to the principal, the superintendent and schoolboard members.

Encourage others to speak up. If the same child is bullying other students, per-suade parents to report it too. School officials are more likely to respond immedi-ately if they see the problem is affecting several students.

Call the police. Many states require schools to report bullying incidents to thepolice, according to Findlaw.com. If your child has been the victim of a physicalassault or repeated incidents of bullying, call the local authorities - especially ifyour school has not contacted local authorities.



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