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When I met Shannon I was immediately drawn to her optimistic approach to life. Shannon and her husband, James, recently received a brand new home thanks to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. When construction on their Beavercreek home got underway, the outpouring of support from our entire community was astounding and inspiring.

As word spread about the Terpenning family, friends, neighbors and complete strangers joined together to provide them with a phenomenal home that accommodates all of their needs. The way the community banded together to support one of its own is the reason why I am proud to call the Greater Miami Valley home.

In addition to the Terpenning family, Cathy and Miles Johnson have kindly opened the doors of their Washington Township home to show us what the holidays mean to them. We’re also exploring some of the money-saving building techniques you can take advantage of by going “green.”

Our last issue of the year focuses on the important things in life. It is our hope that over the next few months you take a moment to evaluate what is important in your life.

Have a safe and happy holi-day season and we’ll see you in March!

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contents greater miami valley | vol. 10, issue 5

features 16 PAYING IT FORWARD A simple act of kindness goes a long way

56 USING NATURE TO NURTURE Elements inspired by nature add warmth to seasonal settings

trends 30 DECORATING TRENDS Rekindling the Christmas Spirit Washington Township couple create their own winter wonderland

41 BATHROOM TRENDS A Lesson in Vanity The latest funky and fresh styles breathe new life into an old bathroom staple

61 BUILDING TRENDS Little Things Mean a Lot Inviting new home refuses to leave its mark on the environment

departments 10 HOUSETRENDS.COM Bonus articles, photos, projects, resources and inspiration!

12 FRESH FINDS Bold accessories bring a warm touch to crisp days

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74 FINAL TOUCH Candles add ambiance to any seasonal soiree

on the cover 30 The holidays come alive in Cathy and Miles Johnson’s Washington Township home. Photo by Daniel Feldkamp/Visual Edge Imaging

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you are lucky enough, in life, you will come in contact with a few extraordinary people who will inspire you by their selfless acts and unwavering dedication to their family, friends and community.

even if you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting James and shannon terpenning face-to-face, you

might know their story. recently, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition came knocking on their door. the

couple’s inspiring story involving their ability to overcome tough obstacles and their strong commu-

nity involvement, brought the television show to beavercreek, and seven days later they were pre-

sented with a new home. F Housetrends recently caught up with James and shannon to see how

life has changed since they moved into their new place. you’ll also hear from diane korman, a senior

producer with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and rob arnold, owner of coventry fine homes, the

local builder involved in the project, about how the terpenning family has made an impact on their lives.

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Building the house was a collaboration between the design team and Coventry Fine Homes. The Terpenning family needed a home that could accommodate two wheelchairs, as well as four young children. Korman says universal design played a big part when it came to the construction of the house. They made sure to include extra wide hallways and an open floor plan, but they also took into account that the children will grow and that the family dynamic might change with time.

Korman explains that part of the casting process includes get-ting to know the family, learning about their hopes and dreams for their new home. Getting Coventry Fine Homes on board to build the house didn’t take much convincing. Arnold has built a few homes for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and says he enjoys doing these types of jobs for charity. On a construction level, building this house wasn’t like anything he had ever done before. Arnold considers this to be the Super Bowl of homebuild-ing. With only 104 hours to build a house, he says everything had to be planned out in advance. But with the help of nearly 2,000 volunteers, both Korman and Arnold are proud to say they were able to reach their goal and provide a well-deserving family with a new place to call home.

First oF all, the house is Fantastic. how has it been the past Few months?Shannon Terpenning: On a functional level, the house is amazing. Both James and his brother, Joe, can maneuver around the house in their wheelchairs. We can also all sit around the table for din-ner and negotiate around each other easily. It’s nice to have the

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kitchen open to the great room, now I can work on dinner and still keep an eye on the kids. The bathrooms have been a huge help. We used to have one bathroom for everyone. Now the kids have their own and so does Joe. And our master bathroom is probably the size of our old master bedroom.James Terpenning: We’re not stacked on top of each other any-more. When I come home from work and the kids want to use my wheelchair or play we now have the space to interact and enjoy each other. It has also been great for my brother. He has his own room now, decorated in his two favorite passions: Disney and movies. He now has some privacy and somewhere to retreat to when we have company over.

The design Team always creaTes such unique rooms for The children. how do The kids like Their rooms?Shannon: Justin and Jacob’s (the 2-year-old twins) room, with all of the blocks and Legos, is right up their alley. They love to play with the large foam pieces. I often walk in the room to find them dragging and throwing them around.

Josselyn’s princess room fits her perfectly. She loves to play dress-up with the pretty clothes and makeup. Joshua shows every-one his peek-a-boo room. It’s very sweet and very appropriate.

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What are you looking forWard to the most noW that you are getting settled?James: Playing hide-and-seek with the kids. It used to be tough in the old house, now they have so many places to hide. We’ve also enjoyed the back yard and we can’t wait for spring. It’s nice to be able to go in the back yard with my wheelchair and play with the kids. Shannon: It will be nice to gather around the fireplace this winter since our old fireplace didn’t work. I’m also looking forward to planting in my herb garden and watching the kids enjoy them-selves on the playground.

What has this experience meant to you and your family?James: It was not only good for us, it was good for our neighbors and the whole community. During construction some of my neighbors told me they talked to other neighbors they haven’t talked to in ages. The process brought everyone back together again and that is wonderful. Now, when we’re on our walks it takes a lot longer because we stop and talk to everyone.Shannon: This whole experience has taught me that the generos-ity of people is never-ending. So many people have given us gifts in all different forms. Complete strangers are happy for us and that is very touching. It restores your faith in humanity.

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Diane, how many entries Do you typically receive anD how Do you select the Deserving families?Diane Korman (Senior producer, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition): We get anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 letters and applications each week. Our casting department reads every letter. As part of our criteria, we look for deserving families, who not only have houses in great disrepair, but who also give back to the commu-nity in some way.

what was it about the terpenning family that maDe extreme makeover: home eDition pick them?Diane Korman (Senior producer, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition): We picked the Terpennings due to their simple acts of kindness. James is a hero for many reasons. He’s overcome so many struggles of his own, yet he still managed to take in his brother, and make a difference in the lives of other people living with dis-abilities. He continued to pay it forward without ever thinking about making life easier for himself. These are the kinds of acts that inspire all of us and show us what family is all about.

what DiD you gain from this experience?Rob Arnold (Owner, Coventry Fine Homes): Whenever you get involved in something like this you gain a new perspective on com-munity and how people pull together to donate time, money and



many other things. We had some volunteers working on the house for a few days straight. Everyone was there because they wanted to be there and I feel very proud to know that I was able to take part in doing something for a family that was so well-deserving.

What has been the most reWarding part of Working on ExtrEmE makEovEr: HomE Edition?Diane Korman (Senior producer, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition): My favorite moment, to this day, is when the bus moves and we get to look in the family’s eyes when they see their house for the first time. It is rewarding to see the emotion, surprise and joy on their faces. The crowd of volunteers consisting of neighbors, friends and complete strangers that show up to help and witness the reveal is also inspiring. This show has the ability to bring a community together and make a difference. When we started this show six seasons ago we were lucky to get 50 people to show up when the bus moved, now we get as many as 10,000. Rob Arnold (Owner, Coventry Fine Homes): Undoubtedly when the family came home and saw the house for the first time. Knowing that we built a home that fits their lifestyle and suits their needs is very rewarding. As long as they are happy and comfortable then we feel we accomplished what we set out to do.

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RekindlingtheChristmasSpirit

Washington Township couple create their own winter wonderland

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Cathy Johnson never met a holiday she didn’t like. She owns numerous place

settings and changes her dining table throughout the year. She even uses indi-

vidual vases and cut flowers that match the current season. F So just imagine

what she does at Christmas. Once her guests take in the multiple trees,

decorative gift boxes, lit candles, soft holiday music and garland—all high-

lighted with a glowing fire—they feel as if they entered a winter wonderland.

F Cathy used to showcase a more craft-inspired style at Christmas complete

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A house designed for decoratingA few years ago she and her husband, Miles—who own the kitchen and bath remodeling company, Kitchens by Design—bought a lot in a 30-year old plat. The couple cites the established trees and natural creek as the details that con-vinced them to make the area their home. The other lots they considered were open plots, and Cathy says she wanted outdoor beauty she could blend with her indoor rooms. “My favorite place to be is inside looking out.”


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They set out to build a house that fit into the neighborhood, with traditional styling, which is an important part of her holiday decoration story. Cathy believes compelling room design first requires a strong interior vision. So, when she embarked on finding updated Christmas themes, she looked to the rooms in her home for inspiration. “It’s not your normal red and green,” she explains. “It’s refined. I use burgundies and golds because that’s the palette I use year-round.”

“Christmas is about family,” she contin-ues. “It’s about seeing snow on the trees out your windows and serene feelings.”

In keeping with her decorating phi-losophy, she places trees—up to four in all—offset of her home’s large windows, so that guests’ eyes “are automatically drawn to them.”

Carefully chosen lighting completes the calm atmosphere most people crave during the hectic holidays. For that component, Cathy chooses soft, understated bulbs on the mantel and inside a furniture-style TV cabinet, as well as candlestick lamps on sofa tables.

A personalized touchViewing the Johnsons’ home at Christmas leads many to believe Cathy possesses not only natural talent but professional design training. The first is true; the latter isn’t.

Although she now plans to obtain a design certification, Cathy currently creates out of sheer love and what she obtained over the years through “osmosis.”

“I think it comes from my mother, who is extremely talented with decorating. She lived with an aunt who has an interior design degree.”

Cathy also picked up tips about design concepts during her years working at both Elder-Beerman and Kohl’s. “I learned about retail schemes, how to use plan-a-grams and a lot about color flow.”

While Miles has 30 years of remodel-ing experience and runs that aspect of

the business, Cathy concentrates on both paperwork and working one-on-one with customers in the showroom. She wants to gain some traditional design training to expand her abilities in this area. “People don’t always know the best ways to place furniture or dishes in cabinets, or hang photos in the most efficient ways.”

Holiday joyAs for her holiday tradition, she launches it the day after Thanksgiving. She admits it looks rather messy when she first unpacks the storage boxes. It takes her about three full days to make the magic happen and—believe it or not—she actu-ally likes doing it.

Except for one part, that is. If you run

into Miles killing time at a coffee shop during Cathy’s holiday decorating frenzy, he’s likely avoiding the tree set-up phase. “He usually leaves the house during that time,” she laughs. “I tend to get perfec-tionistic with the trees and he gets the brunt of it.”

The Johnsons get to enjoy Cathy’s splendor until almost New Year’s. While her home seems fit for large parties, she prefers small gatherings with just a few other couples or special time with girl-friends.

Despite a few days of chaos, Miles also loves their home at the holidays, and says he’s fortunate to have such a talented wife. “The best part of it all is seeing her happy.”

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Wall mountsWall-mounted vanities are great for giving bathrooms a modern twist. Sleek designs seem to float above the ground for a stream-lined style. Try using a wall mount in smaller powder rooms. The absence of a bulky vanity will make the room less crowded and give a more open feel.

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The phrase couldn’t ring more true—the little things do mean a lot.

Oftentimes, it’s the little things in life that mean the most. The same

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Curb appeal and moreThe home offers a bit of nostalgia thanks to its inviting covered porch. “Everyone remembers the days when gathering on the front porch of their grandparents’ house was a common event,” Newt says. “It’s those simple things that make all the difference.”

Creating a comfortable environment on the inside was also a top priority. The entire home is sealed with Icynene foam insulation,

Icynene foam insulation seals the house completely, eliminating drafts.

which not only eliminates drafts, it is formaldehyde-free and helps deaden sound from both inside and outside the home. The major benefit to creating an energy-efficient home is the drastic drop in heating and cooling costs. “We’ve estimated that the average gas and electric bill will be $205 per month for a house of this size, which surprises nearly everyone,” Newt explains.

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Green FYIOne Of the mOst impOrtant cOmpOnents in the effort to build green is to have an energy performance test by a third party. certified energy raters recently tested this home’s performance and energy efficiency. the home energy rating system, or hers, tests the performance of the home’s hVac equipment, heating system, light-ing, appliances, and other equipment. a standard built house must score around 100, while a five-star energy star rated home must score 70 or below. the home by fortress homes scored a 53, making it 25% better than the five-star rating and 47% more energy efficient than a standard home.

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A flowing floor planThe kitchen, decorated in a mixture of light and dark colors, could be considered the centerpiece of the house. With help from his wife, Genell, Newt created a warm and inviting gourmet kitchen with all of the bells and whistles. The dark brown cabinetry offers plenty of storage space thanks to floor-to-ceiling cabinets. The granite countertops blend perfectly

with the backsplash, which is comprised of white subway tile behind the work stations and a mixture of elegant glass and stone mosaic tiles in other areas. The stainless steel bar connected to the island and the breakfast area offers plenty of seating and encourages family time. As for energy conservation, the kitchen is packed to the hilt. “This is probably the

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busiest room in most houses,” explains Genell. “It only makes sense to fill it with as many environmentally friendly elements as possible,” she says.

The kitchen flows directly into the bright and cheerful family room, which features a wall of windows looking out over the rear yard. “The room doesn’t get direct sunlight, but the natural light

brightens the space significantly,” Newt says.

Unlike many great rooms boasting soar-ing two-story ceilings, Newt sticks with ten foot ceilings in here and throughout the house. “The house has the open floor plan that everyone wants, but it also offers that cozy feeling that everyone tries to achieve.”

The hickory floors feature a polyurethane finish that doesn’t have any VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions and is formaldehyde-free.

The Energy Star rated appliances feature advanced technologies that use 10-50% less energy and water.

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Pella windows block out the sun’s damaging rays, protecting furniture and flooring.

The use of low or no VOC paint diminishes the release of toxic solvents into the air.


ResouRces Builder: Fortress Homes; Flooring: Hickory; Flooring finish: enviro Finishing of Indiana, Inc.; Kitchen and master bathroom cabinetry: country cabinets; Laundry room, basement bar and bathroom cabinetry: supply one; Kitchen countertops: Granite, Kemper Design center; Kitchen backsplash: Piatra; Faucets: carr supply; Appliances: Bosch dishwasher, cooktop and ovens, Thermador refrigerator and freezer; supplied by custom Distributors; Lighting: Premiere

Entertaining thoughtsThe formal dining room sits to the front of the house, greeting guests as they walk through the massive front door. Decorated in rich warm hues of brown and beige, Newt makes a point of explaining that being conscious of your environment doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. “There are so many options available so you can still have every-thing you want and need for your family,” he says. “But, by making these choices, you also get to leave less of an impact on the earth.”

Water consciousSecond to the kitchen, the bathrooms in your home probably consume the most energy and water. The master bathroom in this home is missing one element—a bathtub. Newt says thinking about your lifestyle is an important step in the green living process. “A bathtub uses a lot of water. If you typically don’t use one, you probably don’t need it,” he explains, adding that not having a bathtub will not affect the resale value of your home.

This bathroom features an elegant double vanity, with built-in medicine cabinets, a large walk-in closet and an oversized shower. The bathroom is decorated in the same warm earth tones seen throughout the rest of the home.

Both elegant and charming, this house proves there’s more to it than meets the eye. “It becomes more than a house, it becomes a legacy of how you live your life,” Genell sums up. “By doing better things and making better choices, you are protecting your life, your family and the world around you.”


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937.252.7011newlifeantiaging.com

937.254.3334 granitetransformations.com

SERVICES

Beerman

937.237.1334 beermanservices.com

937.409.6500 mytuffroof.com

937.306.7322bathfitter.com

INSULATION937.660.4101

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ANTIQUES

Park Avenue Antiques937.293.5691 page 51

APOTHECARY

Preen937.293.1818 page 48www.preenapothecary.com

APPLIANCES

Appliance Gallery937.534.1105 page 4www.appliancegallerydayton.com

Custom Distributors1.800.704.6313 page 9www.customdistributors.com

ART GALLERIES

Deck the Walls937.294.4300 page 39www.deckdayton.com

Visceral Gallery937.409.0069 page 52www.francineriley.com/visceral.html

AUDIO VISUAL

Audio Video Connection937.291.3007 page 38

Hanson Audio937.293.6200 page 27www.hansonav.com

AUTO

Interstate Ford1.866.385.9787 page 76www.interstateford.com

BEAUTY SALON

Jungle Red Salon937.432.1117 page 53

BOUTIQUES

Gamine937.294.7465 page 48

The Little Exchange937.299.1561 page 51www.thelittleexchange.org

Magnolias On Main937.748.4914 page 50

Miss Kelle’s Boutique937.528.6861937.550.0023 page 49

Whispers937.395.1018 page 51www.whispersboutique.com

CANDY STORE

Esther Price800.328.0283 page 49www.estherprice.com

COMPUTERS

Mac Depot937.643.2667 page 53www.macdepot.com

COSMETIC DOCTORS

Dr. Christopher Reeder937.438.5333 page 29www.drchristopherreeder.com

Midwest Vein and Laser Center937.281.0200 page 37www.MidwestVeinCenters.com

CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS

Coventry Fine Homes937.426.1033 page 28www.buildcfh.com

Fortress Homes937.886.2600 page 55www.fortress-homes.com

South Dayton Builders & Remodelers937.433.1960 page 11www.southdaytonbuilders.com

DOORS & GARAGE DOORS

Dayton Door Sales937.253.9181 page 26www.daytondoorsales.com

FABRIC

Cambria Fabric and Design937.252.2006 page [email protected]

Fabric Shack513.897.0711 page [email protected]

FAUX PAINTING

Cheeky Monkey937.384.7474 page 54www.cheekystudio.com

Wallartistry937.287.1026 page 26www.wallartistry.com

FITNESS

Femme Fatale Fitness937.902.4147 page 53www.DaytonPoleFitness.com

FLOORING

Bob Madden Carpet & Tile937.294.9410 page 70www.maddencarpetandtile.com

Bockrath Carpet937.438.0870 page 14www.bockrathcarpet.com

Carpet Consultants937.859.5034 page 36www.rightpriceflooring.com

FLORISTS

Oakwood Florist937.293.1196 page 51www.oakwoodflorist.com

Simply Floral937.293.8426 page 54

FURNITURE

Bean Bag City937.862.7781 page 50www.beanbagcity.com

Bova between pages 38 & 39www.bovafurniture.com

Buecker’s Fine Furniture & Interiors937.848.6588 page 7www.bueckersinteriors.com

GARDEN ORNAMENTS

The Secret Garden513.897.5505 page 50www.secretgardenwaynesville.com

GLASS / GLASS REPAIR

Ryan’s All Glass1.877.748.7926 page 40www.ryansallglass.com

HEALTH FOODS

Health Foods Unlimited937.433.5100 page 26www.healthfoodsunlimited.com

HEATING AND COOLING

Bryant Heating & Cooling1.800.428.4326 page 59www.bryant.com

Environmental Doctor Company937.433.5203 page 49www.envirodoc.com

Vectren1.866.240.8476 page 68www.vectren.com

HOME ACCESSORIES

From Inside Out937.294.0400 page 54www.frominsideoutdayton.com

Go Home937.439.9642 page 49www.gohomefurniture.com

HOME DESIGN CENTER

Premiere Building Supply937.426.1010 page 27www.premierehc.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

Gene Zimmerman937.293.1723 page 51

Interiors By Decorating Den937.424.0189 page 35www.DecoratingDen.com

INTERIOR WOODWORKING

Custom Wood Creations937.885.3115 page 58www.customwoodcreations-llc.com

The Joinery937.848.2469937.427.9356 page 29www.timothystaton.com

JEWELERS

Jaffe Jewelers937.461.9450 page 2www.jaffejewelry.com

Roberts Jeweler937.299.2505 page 51

William Rife937.293.0043 page 51www.rifejewelers.com

KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN

All American Home Remodeling937.898.8713 page 40www.allamericanhomeremodeling.com

Cabinet Creations Design Gallery937.781.2234 page 15www.cabinetcreationsinc.com

Kitchens By Design937.294.2121 page 39www.mykbd.com

Kitchen Views937.438.8085 page 38www.wood-mode.com

Knapke Cabinets, Inc.937.298.6545 page 46www.knapkecabinets.com

Southern Ohio Kitchens937.222.2829 page 3www.sokdayton.com

LANDSCAPING

Michael’s Land Design937.878.5565 page 26www.michaelslanddesign.com

The Site Group937.845.7305 page 58www.sitegroupinc.com

DIRECTORYA local resource for home and garden products and services

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FITNESS

Femme Fatale Fitness937.902.4147 www.DaytonPoleFitness.com

FLOORING

Bob Madden Carpet & Tile937.294.9410 www.maddencarpetandtile.com

Bockrath Carpet

A local resource for home and garden products and services

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ORGANIZATIONS

Miami Valley NARI937.222.6274 page 45www.naridayton.org

PAINTING & WALLPAPER

Roger Dabe937.372.7861 page 26

PIANOS

Premier Pianos513.779.4000 page 36www.premierpianos.com

REALTOR

Tobias Schmitt937.554.6198 page 71www.FineLivingDayton.com

REMODELING

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling937.426.3577 pages 5 & 60www.GreaterDaytonBR.com

Haverstick Builders937.294.6898 page [email protected]

HBS Development937.438.0391 page 59www.simmsremodeling.com

Mowery Construction937.439.4872 page 69www.moweryconstruction.com

Remodeling Designs937.438.0031 page 75www.remodelingdesigns.com

RESTAURANT

Thai 9937.222.3227 page 73www.thai9restaurant.com

RETAIL

Town & Country Shopping Center937.293.7516 page 48www.daytontownandcountry.com

ZigZag Gallery937.434.3565 page 52www.myspace.com/zigzaggallery

ROOFING

937.426.2956www.copelandroofing.com

Since 1965Roofing, Siding,Windows and

K.Guard leaf free gutter system

937.864.27228460 Dayton-Springfield Rd.

www.lanceroofing.comRoofing, Siding & Gutters

Reasonable RatesFree Estimates

SOLAR SOLUTIONS

Bauer Solar Solutions937.298.3100 page 68www.bauerroofing.com

STATIONERY STORE

Mulberry Tree937.299.8733 page 51www.themulberrytreestationery.com

TOY STORE

Blue Turtle Toys937.554.6198 page 51www.BlueTurtleToyStore.com

WOMEN’S WELLNESS

Happy Hormone Cottage513.444.6343 page 49www.happyhormonecottage.com

OTHER ADVERTISERS

Classical 88.1 page 71www.dpr.org

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