Creative Living West/Northwest June 2010

Ah it’s theseason of the greatoutdoors. What canbe more relaxingand fragrant thansitting in your ownbackyard livingroom? Check outthe great tips onhow you can createyour own homeaway from homeright in your own backyard.

Also in this issue take a glance at all the greatlocal businesses and what they have to offer tokeep your happy, healthy and whole throughoutthe entire summer.

Editor’s noteCreativeLiving

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

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Questions and comments can be sent to EditorMelissa Hayden c/o The Community Press/394Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail

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For leisurely entertain-ing this summer, take fulladvantage of the greatoutdoors and extend yourliving space by creatingan outdoor room. Whynot have an outdoor liv-ing room with comfort-able seating for all or yourfriends, or a space whereyou could fire up the grilland dine out under thestars? Adding a level, lowmaintenance surface, likea patio, will give you notonly the pleasure of livingin your outdoor space, butof loving it too.

A great way to createthis space is by installingpavers, bricks, or stone tocreate beautiful patios andpaths. Whether you do ityourself or hire a profes-sional, it can be as easy asinstalling a winding pathto connect your home toyour garden or creating aspace for a cozy bench towatch the birds splashingin the bird bath.

Pavers come in manydifferent shapes, sizes andcolors, offering you waysto customize your ideas to

match your house andlandscaping. Once youhave your patio or walk-ways installed, you canmake your backyard invit-ing and appealing allsummer long. Here are acouple of fun, easy tips:

• Find sturdy, comfort-able seating that willwithstand the elementsfor years to come. Trywrought iron, wood, oreven resin (often madefrom post-consumer bottlewaste such as milk con-tainers) for low-mainte-nance options. These arereadily available in yourlocal garden or specialtystores.

• Seating is even morecomfortable with thequick addition of colorfulcushions and throw pil-lows. Swap these out for achange of scenery andstore pillows in a clean,dry space (like a garage orstorage bench) when notin use to extend theirlives.

• Plant flowers, herbs,and vegetables in contain-ers to add a pop of colorto your outdoor livingspaces. Keep these lushand lively all summer byplanting seedlings in agood quality potting mix.

• Keep unwantedgrass and weeds frompopping up between thepavers. This weed controlcan be used early in theseason between thepavers to kill the weeds

you see popping up, andwill keep new weeds fromgrowing for up to oneyear. What a great way tospend less time workingand more time enjoyingyour yard!

Here’s the path to creating an outdoor living room

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At Neidhard-MingesFuneral Home economi-cal service and qualitycare are essential. Theyoffer the experience ofmore than 150 years ofservice to local families.

Neidhard-MingesFuneral Home is one ofthe oldest and mostrespected funeral homesin the Western Hills area.Their roots date back to1860. The funeral homewas founded by AndrewNeidhard about a yearbefore the start of theCivil War. His son,Edward, took over the

business in 1908.Edward’s daughter

married Henry Mingesand in 1947 their oldestson James began workingin the business after serv-ing in World War II. Hewas the fourth generationof the Neidhard family.James continued with thelong-standing Neidhardtradition of knothole base-ball team sponsorshipsand in 1960, after taking

over the business, headded the name“Minges.”

In 1979, the fifth gener-ation of the Neidhard-Minges family, MarkMinges, joined the firm asa licensed funeral directorand embalmer, followedin 1984 by brother Pete.Mark and Pete have alsoexpanded into theHarrison area with theirnewest location at 10385

New Haven Road. Theyoperate all three locationsto this day.

“We believe that ourfamilies want honest andcomprehensive answersregarding their funeralarrangements,” explainedco-owner Mark Minges.“We understand that theemotional and financialburdens can be over-whelming, and our goal isto alleviate as much stress

as possible dur-ing this time.”

Neidhard-Minges offersfree bereave-

ment services to familiesincluding support fromtheir bereavement special-ist Janet McGrath, who inaddition to offering indi-vidual counseling, runs anumber of programs andsupport groups for thefirm.

For more informationon Neidhard-MingesFuneral Home call 661-3022 or visit www.neid-hardminges.com.

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“We believe that our families want honest and comprehensive answers ...”

Banasch’s Fabricsopened its doors in 1910,selling fine fabrics to tai-lors, seamstresses, anddesigners. One-hundredyears later they are stillproviding those fine fab-rics to high-end designers,University of CincinnatiDAAP students, and “doit yourselfer.”

The store is separatedinto 3 departments. TheBridal Department, whichhas elegant dress fabricsand lace for weddingsand special occasions.

They also have a full lineof bridal accessories,including veils and accenttrimmings. The HomeDécor Department hasupholstery and draperyfabric as well as an assort-ment of decorative trim.And the Fashion FabricsDepartment has a varietyof fine wools and silks tomake high-end apparel, aswell as printed cotton fab-ric for dresses, purses andquilting. You can also finda wide assortment of rib-bons, buttons and every-

day sewing notions. Banasch’s Fabrics has

recently moved fromRookwood to the frontportion of the mainBanasch warehouse onRed Bank Road in Fairfax.By consolidating the twobusinesses Banasch’s notonly be saves money onrent and takes advantageof some other economiesof scale, it was able toprovide its customers aone-stop shop experience.

Before, the primary“walk in” warehouse cus-tomers were tailors andseamstresses. Now any-one who is shopping inthe fabric store has access

to the warehouse andwholesale pricing. Eventhough the fabric store isstill under constructionand not completelyremodeled, Cincinnati

customers really seem toenjoy the new locationand taking advantage ofthe wholesale pricing onsewing notions.

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Banasch’s Fabrics celebrates its 100th year of business

Banasch’s Fabrics provides fine fabrics to high-end designers, University of Cincinnati DAAPstudents, and “do it yourselfer”.

Don’t replace that uglyroof – clean and preserveit with Bernecker’sShingle Clean & GutterGuard Services.

They have the knowl-

edge and the system tobring that ugly roof backto shape. A lot of home-owners have been replac-ing roofs that have a lot oflife left. Bernecker’s is a

family-owned businessthat has been trying foryears to get the word outon how important it is tomaintain this investmentin your home. Especiallynow with the cost ofreplacement. Their prod-uct is made for shingleroofs that will not hurt theintegrity of your roof,plus their system is envi-ronmentally safe and itwill not harm foliage.

Most home owners areafraid of the cost and aresurprised when they learnhow cost effective it is tohave a fresh clean look totheir home. Bernecker’scan have your roofcleaned and looking greatfor as little as $299.

Ask about gutter pro-tection. Bernecker’s rec-ommends Leaf Reliefwhich is half the cost ofmajor gutter guard sys-tems.

For more informationcall 738-7003 or 673-4555.

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What is one way to beautifyyour house without spending alot of money? Plant flowers! Aminimal investment can go along way and have months andyears of return which is particu-larly important during the hous-ing slump and raising gas costs.

Planting a variety of colorfulperennials and continuouslyblooming annuals will create thecurb appeal you desire.

Let Nature’s CornerGreenhouses, 1028 EbenezerRoad in Delhi, take the guesswork out of which perennial orannual is best for you! Theirknowledgeable staff is on handevery day to help even the mostnovice gardener find their greenthumb. If time is an issue, letNature’s Corner custom plantany container or window box foryou by simply dropping it offand let the professionals plant foryou. Save even more becausetheir wrought iron window

planters are now 35 percent off aspart of Nature’s Corner 35 yearsof business celebration. Your cus-tom planted mixed pots and win-dow boxes will be the talk of theblock. An added bonus is thatNature’s Corner grow theirplants on site and can keep costsdown so they have NOT raisedtheir prices this year!

There are many other reasonsto plant beautiful annuals andperennials around your homestates Beth, owner of Nature’sCorner Greenhouses.

With the economy the way itis many people are creating theirown backyard oasis where theycan get away from it all withoutleaving home! Transforming anyoutdoor living space into a pri-vate and tranquil paradise is funand a way to get the whole fami-ly active together. Plant vegeta-bles and herbs and let the kidspick the ripe tomatoes and pep-pers. Get a jump start on your

tomatoes for the season by pur-chasing 2-gallon tomatoes orlarge caged patio tomatoes nowalso at 35 percent off! Teach themhow to “be green” by usingorganic fertilizers such asEspoma Organic Tomato Foodnow also 35 percent off alongwith other Espoma Organic prod-ucts.

Container plant a few herbssuch as basil or parsley or rose-mary and let the kids help youcut them and add to salads orput on the grill and enjoy themas a family. Plant a special hum-mingbird or butterfly garden andwatch the beautiful delicate crea-

tures come into your yard. Thisshows children and reminds usthat we all can live together andhelp the smallest of creatures!

Nature’s Corner’s great staffare here for you seven days aweek to help you add value toyour home or just increase yourfamily fun through planting a“family garden.” It’s easy and itgets everyone active and nourish-es the respect for nature. Pleasevisit our new website atwww.naturescornerplants.comfor more 35th AnniversarySpecials and clip the coupon forextra savings on non-discounteditems! They’ll see you soon.!

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Planting a variety of colorful perennials and continuously blooming annualswill create the curb appeal you desire.

• Use an edger to trim the grass around the walk-ways and the edge of your patio for a more finishedappearance.

• String some twinkle lights for a festive partyatmosphere and use inexpensive, solar powered yardlights to illuminate your outdoor spaces. These usuallyrequire little or no installation; just stake in the groundalong paths or in pots for added interest.

With the addition of patios or paths and a trimmed,designer look in your backyard, you'll be able to enjoyspending time in your outdoor living space, and nothave to worry about a lot of maintenance to keep itlooking beautiful. Start living in the outdoors and lov-ing it.

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Looking for a specialgift for Father’s Day?Tired of giving the sameold gift? Want to refreshor update home decora-tions? A Sweet Life hasunique gifts for the dad oranyone in your life. Thestore joins local crafterstogether to offer cus-tomers a specialty shopdescribed as a year roundcraft show.

Just in time for Father’sDay, new items such asgolfing, grilling and fish-ing themed gift basketsare available. There areengraved desk sets, photoframes, custom bird hous-es, and more. These giftsare sure to please Dad.

Have an event requir-ing a gift? Gift baskets canbe fully customized in anytheme. Or choose from theunique selection of jewel-ry. New items includedecorated wood papertowel holders, napkinholders and fun, colorfulmessenger tote bags.

For your sweet tooth, ASweet Life has you cov-ered with 25 tasty cup-cake flavors, fudge,chocolate-covered pret-zels, and assorted candies.

Scrapbook enthusiastscan take enjoy the specialon Premade Scrapbooksof buy one/get one at 50percent off. Hurry, it endsJune 30. For a flower that

will last forever, there’s ablowout special on thewood roses.

With Father’s Day andother special days fastapproaching, A SweetLife’s selection of candy,cupcakes, candles, andcrafts will make your giftgiving a hit. Don’t riskbeing without sweet treatsfor your parties!

Make your life ASweet Life.

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A Sweet Life brings crafts,cupcakes to Colerain Township

Clovernook provides quality nursing care andrehabilitation, as well as one of the most progres-sive, effective wound care centers in the Tristate.Clovernook is nestled into six park-like acres in theresidential neighborhood of North College Hill andits caring professional staff is dedicated to servingthe needs of the residents and their families.

The Progressive Wound Centre was opened in2004, due to Clovernook’s successes in healing vas-cular, venous, diabetic, surgical, pressure and com-plex wounds. The Progressive Wound Centre teamuses state-of-the-art products and innovative treat-ments. With quality care, careful monitoring, and aunified team approach, the professionals at TheProgressive Wound Centre advance healing in dra-matic ways. The Progressive Wound Centre is likeno other in the region!

All rehabilitation therapies: Physical,Occupational, Speech, Respiratory, and Recreationalare available to their residents. Clovernook isMedicaid and Medicare certified and provides pri-vate pay, as well as some private insurances. Theyprovide long-term and short-term care, and skilledand intermediate care.

Quality nursing care,rehabilitation

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Worldwide, there arean estimated 24 millionpeople living with someform of dementia, thegeneral term used for theimpairment of memoryand other cognitive abili-ties. While there are 70different types of demen-tias, Alzheimer’s is themost common, accountingfor 60 percent of alldementias. According to areport released March,2010, by the Alzheimer’sAssociation, there are 5.3million Americans livingwith the disease and thereis someone diagnosedwith Alzheimer’s every 70seconds.

In Ohio there are230,000 people, 65 andolder, with Alzheimer’sand other forms ofdementia, representing a15 percent increase over2000 statistics. At CedarVillage, special care forindividuals with dementiahas been part of the mis-sion since the facilityopened in 1997. As part ofthe 162-bed Medicare and

Medicaid certified HealthCare center, the philoso-phy of Cedar Village’sdementia care program isrecognizing that each per-son’s disease process isunique and must beaddressed individually.

Consulting with TeepaSnow, MS, OTR / L,

FAOTA, a nationally rec-ognized expert in demen-tia care, Cedar Village hascontinued to develop andhone its approach to bothmanaging residents withdementia and optimizingtheir quality of life. Thishas included a variety ofelements including staffeducation, programchanges and facility

enhancements. Staff education is an

ongoing process and hasincluded both day-longworkshops and special

pro-gramsfocusedonunder-stand-ing theprogres-sion ofdemen-

tia-and meeting resident’sneeds appropriately basedon their specific needs.Training has even includ-ed the development ofnew tools, such as a set ofcards that staff carrieswith them, which helpidentify behaviors at dif-ferent stages and suggest

effective interventions.Also, programming hasbeen redesigned to grouppeople by level of diseaseand function, rather thanwhere they live at CedarVillage. In this way, activi-ties are both more tailoredand more effective.

In addition, CedarVillage has made somechanges to the environ-

ment, with a series of cus-tom murals depicting anold-fashioned “townsquare” with storesdesigned to trigger mem-ories and tables filledwith items these storesmight have had, itemsthat allow the residents to“shop” and actively par-ticipate and interact.

Care of those withdementia requires ongo-ing learning and CedarVillage is committed tothat process. It is part ofCedar Village’s focus onmaking aging an enrich-ing and fulfilling experi-ence and bringing mean-ing to the words “lifebegins at Cedar Village.”

New efforts in dementia care at Cedar Village

Two murals at Cedar Village: Ethel’s Jewelry Shoppe and The Millinery and HaberdasheryEmporium.

“...It is part of Cedar Village’s focus onmaking aging an enriching and

fulfilling experience...”

Are you completelysatisfied with your currenthearing aids? Or are youregretting that you spenthard-earned money onthem and aren't gettingout of them what youexpected?

If this is you, you're notalone. We see manypatients who have pur-

chased hearing devicesthat are not a good fit fortheir hearing loss orlifestyle who end up notwearing their hearing aidsand thus not enjoying thebenefits of better hearing.

But better hearing iswithin your reach. Whynot try before you buy? AtChristopherson & Clark

Hearing Center, you willfind an audiologist youcan trust to recommendthe best devices for yourhearing loss, lifestyle, andbudget. Then, you cantake those devices out fora complimentary test-drive. Try them at home,at work, at meetings andactivities and see not just

how they work, but howthey work for you.

Owner/audiologistSharon Christophersonand her associate, AmySmith, have relationshipswith many of the leadinghearing aid manufacturersso that you have the selec-tion you need to make thechoice that is right foryou. Sharon and Amytake advantage of the bestin new technology to fitpatients with aids that are

comfortable, stylish, anddiscreet – and they spendall the time you need tobe sure you know how toget the most out of yourhearing devices.

If you're ready to givebetter hearing a try, call598-9444 today to sched-ule your free consultationand hearing aid test-drive,or ask for your free copyof The Consumer's Guideto Hearing Aids.

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Day Share Senior Services has been offering com-prehensive senior health and rehab services since 1994.

Day Share offers a full network of care designed tohelp seniors maintain their personal independence inthe comfort of their own home. Their professional andfriendly staff is committed to the provision of qualityservices for the elderly and support to their families.

They are conveniently located in Western Hills byOur Lady of Lourdes on Glenway Avenue. Day Shareoffers a variety of services such as personal care,housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands andshopping. The Adult Day Program is open Mondaythrough Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., has a Beauty Salonon site and has transportation available.

Day Share’s adult day program offers caregiverstime to relax while their loved one’s benefit from anextensive activities program, field trips, nursing servic-es, and nutritional lunch and snacks. Field tripsinclude trips to River Downs, the B&B Riverboats,Reds games, Coney Island, bowling and the movies.

For more information please visit their Web site atwww.dayshare.com or call 451-1100.

Comprehensivesenior health,rehab services

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Timeless AestheticMedSpa offers the expert-ise of physicians, medicalestheticians and a mas-sage therapist in a spa-likesetting. Offering the area’smost advanced and effec-tive medical skin treat-ments to treat fine lines,wrinkles, sun damage,pigmentation, acne, scar-ring, redness and unsight-ly veins as a customizedprogram to fit everypatient’s needs. Dr. SonjaHeuker, assistant medicaldirector, is here to answera few of the most com-monly asked questions.

Q. I have heard that inEurope women startdoing cosmetic treat-ments at a young age. I'min my late 20s. Whenshould I start?

Dr. H. It is never tooearly to start taking careof your skin as it is crucialto long-term beauty. Theaccumulation of sun dam-age even as a child leadsto 80 percent of skinaging. While prevention iskey with proper use of asunscreen that blockscompletely both the UVAand UVB spectrum, someof us already have exist-ing skin damage even inour 20s that can be takencare of early as a smallerproblem, rather than lateras a bigger issue. Usingthe right products andtreatments to protect andcorrect, really does helpus keep our skin lookingmore youthful muchlonger.

Q. I have really bigpores. I have tried differ-ent products, but nothingseems to improve them.What else can I do?

Dr. H. Enlarged poresare caused by the break-

down of elasticity in ourskin causing the openingsof the pores to gape open.Laser treatments, such as

the fractional laser, aredesigned to help stimulatecollagen and elastin pro-duction thereby improv-ing the appearance ofenlarged pores. It can alsohelp acne scarring, wrin-kles, sun damage and pig-ment changes such asage/sun spots.

Q. I care about myappearance, but cosmetictreatments seem gearedtowards women. As aman, what options areavailable for me?

Dr. H. Actually, menare a significantly growingpopulation of people tak-ing advantage of cosmetictreatments to improvetheir appearance.Traditionally, Botox forwrinkles and fillers for

deep smile lines have beenthe most common treat-ments. The recent increasein awareness of unhealthyskin has lead to more useof laser skin treatments torepair sun damage and toremove brown spots,facial veins, redness andunwanted hair.

Q. Can I get fuller lips without lookingunnatural?

Dr. H. Of course! Mostpeople desire their facialfeatures to appear natural,turning back the clock 5or 10 years. What is great

about fillers is that youcan start with a little andadd as the patient feelscomfortable, gradually

improving their appear-ance. Some patients opt tostart with a little andreturn after 1-2 weeks tocheck their results andadd more if they feel com-fortable.

Q. Many of my friendshave started to use Botox,but I am not sure if it isright for me. Can I possi-bly just try it?

Dr. H. Absolutely!Many people try Botox justfor special occasions: wed-dings, reunions, or parties.Botox takes 10-14 days toreach its full effect andlasts for 3-6 months, soplan accordingly. The goalis a relaxed look that helpseliminate unsightly linesaround the eyes, on theforehead and other areas ofthe face. Some people optto continue to use Botoxand notice that over timeless Botox and treatmentsare needed to maintain thesame relaxed look. Theultimate goal is to keep themuscles relaxed to preventfuture wrinkles from beingetched on your face.

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Dr. Sonja Heuker, assistant medical director.

Using the right products andtreatments to protect and correct,

really does hel us keep our skinlooking more youthful much longer.

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Serving the Tristatearea for more than 30years, BurlingtonPharmacy Health Carehas been a lifeline andessential resource to theircustomers with disabili-ties.

A provider of top-qual-ity, state-of-the-art med-ical equipment and sup-plies, BurlingtonPharmacy Health Care isone of the area’s largestsuppliers of home healthproducts and services andstrives to help people liv-ing with disabilities main-tain their independence.

“Our goal is to

increase, maintain, andimprove the functionalcapabilities of people withdisabilities,” said AndyMueller, assistive technol-ogy professional ofBurlington PharmacyHealth Care.

“Whatever it takes toget them there, we arehere to help,” he said.

Mike Clark of Erlangerconsiders himselfBurlington PharmacyHealth Care’s No. 1 fan.Clark has multiple sclero-sis and was having a hardtime finding a wheelchairthat suited his needs.

After other equipment

companies failed him, hefound BurlingtonPharmacy Health Careand they helped him findthe perfect wheelchair at agreat price.

“When I needanything I can justcall them up andthey will help; it feelslike I have a friend tocall rather than justdoing business witha company,” saidClark. “They havegreat products, pricesand customer serv-ice.”

Burlington PharmacyHealth Care has a trained

staff that will help theircustomers obtain theinformation and resourcesneeded to get them on theroad to living a more

comfortable and inde-pendent life with the aidof the latest medical

equipment and suppliesoffered.

“We want people toknow that there is fund-ing available for their

needs. A lot of our cus-tomers need help findingout how to get money fortheir equipment and wecan help look into thoseresources for them,” saidMueller.

The company worksclosely with their cus-tomer’s doctors and fami-ly members so that theycan ensure that all needsare thoroughly being met.

“We work as a teamwith physical and occupa-tional therapists, doctors,family members, andinsurance companies sothat we will know all ofthe goals and expectationsand then we make it allcome together,” saidMueller.

“Our customer serviceis what sets us apart – wewant to make sure ourcustomers are happy andgo above and beyond tomake their lives better,”he said.

For more informationabout BurlingtonPharmacy Health Careand all of the ways theyare able to serve you, call586-6700. Their goal is tomake you happy!

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When people think ofscuba diving, many placescome to mind – Fiji,Hawaii, the CaymanIslands, St. Lucia, theBahamas, the Red Sea,Galapagos and Australia.But what those same peo-ple may not realize is thatevery weekend, from Junethrough October, hun-dreds of GreaterCincinnati residents headout for a day or two ofscuba diving at localrecreational dive sites.

“Local scubadivingmay not be diving in atropical paradise, but itdoes allow certifiedscubadivers to enjoy a fewof the things they loveabout diving, such asspending time in anotherworld, and experiencingthe weightless wonder of‘flying without wings’,”said Jim Barrie the ownerof The Scuba Shack inFlorence.

“While there are notropical fish or ocean seacreatures in our localwaters, there are numer-ous fresh water fish and

turtles. And even thoughthere are no beautifulcoral reefs here, there area myriad of interestingrock formations andunderwater plants. Wealso have plenty ofsunken boats, airplanes,helicopters and otherthings to explore under-water at our local divesites.”

The Scuba Shack islocated on Route 18, “justaround the corner fromFlorence Mall.” In addi-tion to scubacertificationtraining, The Shack offerscertified scubadivers theopportunity to go onInstructor- escorted localdive outings most week-ends from June throughOctober. They also con-duct several special eventdiving days, that includethe Great UnderwaterScavenger Hunt inAugust, and the GreatUnderwater PumpkinCarving Contest inOctober.

A typical local dive dayconsists of meeting upwith dive buddies, driv-

ing to a local dive site,gearing up, and doing afew dives to depths of 20to 40 feet. Between dives,‘surface interval’ time isspent eating, socializingand planning the nextdive.

“Because scubadivingis 95 percent social, diversalso gather for The ScubaShack’s social gatheringsthat we call ClubAquarius events,’ saidBarrie. “We have ‘Shack-Doggie’ cookouts, ‘Walk-In’ outdoor movie nights,and Travel parties, whichare frequently held on theShack’s Party Patchbehind the shop.”

So if scubadiving is onyour list of things to dosomeday, The ScubaShack offers free ‘TryScuba’ sessions in theirindoor heated pool. Visitthe website,www.TheScubaPlace.com,or call 859-283-1550 formore information, or toschedule your very ownTry Scuba Experience.

The local scuba diving season has begun

Schedule your very own Try Scuba Experience.

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Does the idea of airtravel and vacations withfamily or friends fill youwith anxiety due to yoursnoring? Are you using aCPAP to treat your life-threatening sleep disorderbut wish there was analternative that was moreconvenient for yourlifestyle and travelrequirements? Nowthere's another option –Cincinnati Dental SleepMedicine. Dr. Kitzmiller isone of the few uniquelytrained dentists in theregion who are able toeffectively treat, and helptheir patients to managetheir snoring and sleepapnea, with OralAppliance Therapy, aneffective and convenientalternative to CPAP.

An Oral Applianceresembles a whiteningtray in appearance, but isan FDA approved andcustom-fabricated device

that fits over your teethand holds the lower jawin a forward positionwhile you sleep. Thismaintains an open airwaywhich reduces or elimi-nates snoring, and pro-vides the patient withhealthy, restorative sleep.

In as few as three vis-its, and utilizing medicalnot dentalinsurance,Dr.Kitzmillercan helpyou tostartenjoyingthe bene-fits of aquiet, healthy night'ssleep and enjoy a morerefreshed, daytime qualityof life as well.

“I have sleep apneaand used to snore loudly.Travelling with my familyis much more enjoyablenow that I'm managing

my disorder with an OralAppliance.” - Dr. TimothyKitzmiller

“My buddies used todread nighttime on ourannual fishing tripsbecause of my snoring.

“This year will be dif-ferent now that I have myoral appliance and don'tsnore!” Tom B.

“Myhusbandand Ilove totravel,but haul-ing myCPAPthroughthe air-

port was such a hassle!My oral appliance fits inmy purse and there's noairport security concerns!”Karen F.

Call Dr. Kitzmiller at248-8848 to schedule yourcomplimentary consulta-tion!

Now you can vacationwithout CPAP or snoring

Want moreinformation?Visit cincisleep.com

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