Creative Living East/Northeast - September

I just loveplaying hostess.

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

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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Loveland homeownerswith wood windows arediscovering that whentheir wood windows areready for retirement, vinylcan truly be a smarteranswer, thanks to BrianMartin and Dan Partin,co-owners of J.K.BestConstruction Company.

“Most people today arefed up with wood win-dows and all the mainte-nance that goes alongwith them,” Martin said.“They want to spend lessmoney and have a main-tenance free, energy effi-cient window without los-ing any of the cosmeticappeal of wood.”

Partin added, “Webelieve that unless some-one has their heart set onwood and is willing tomake the investment onan upper end wood win-dow, it’s wiser to buy ahigh-end vinyl windowthan a cheap wood win-dow. Just to be able to sayyou have wood windowsdoesn’t mean you’re get-ting the most for themoney you’re spending.”

“We were dead set onwood windows before wetalked with Brian andDan,” said Jean Garbodenof Loveland. “In fact, weoriginally thought we hadto replace all of our win-dows at the same time.J.K.Best provided us withsuch valuable educationabout windows that wetook an entirely differentapproach.”

Brian explained thatJean and MarkGarboden’s home hadwood window sills thatwere rotting and allowingwater penetration into thehome. “Most companieswould have recommend-ed replacing every win-dow in the home. That

would have cost a tremen-dous amount of money,”he said.

Partin said thatJ.K.Best tackled this jobvery differently than mostcontractors. “We wantedto make sure that theGarbodens were totallysatisfied with the outcomeand especially pleasedthat they didn’t spendmoney needlessly,” headded. So the companyrepaired the wood win-dows and window sillsthat could be restored tonear brand-new. They

replaced only the two thatwere “too far gone” withthe Alliance EnvirosealedWindow.

“We were thrilled withthe outcome,” JeanGarboden said. “From theoutside or the inside, it’snearly impossible to tellthat our new windowsaren’t wood. But whenyou get close, feel howeasy they are to operate,and look at their cleanlines, then it’s easy totell.”

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Nothing compares tocustom-made windowtreatments to add qualityand personality in yourhome.

Now you can get anunbelievable selection ofcustom window treatmentdesigns and designer fab-rics at surprisingly afford-able prices direct fromThe DecoratorsWorkroom. Each of theirexceptional window treat-ments comes direct fromtheir workroom to you,with no middlemanadding extra charges.

“I priced what I want-ed at a local drapery store.I couldn’t believe the cost.I was ready to settle forreadymade window treat-ments, but they lookedlike everyone else’s win-dows and were really a bitskimpy,” said AnnaRumsey of Anderson.“Then a friend recom-mended The DecoratorsWorkroom. I couldn’tbelieve the selection or theprice – it was half the costof the drapery store - andthey installed my newtreatment in just a few

weeks. Everything wastailor-made for my win-dows. I love it and thesavings!”

A designer from TheDecorators Workroom willcome to your home for ano-cost consultation at atime that’s convenient foryou. She’ll listen to whatyou want, take pre-cise measurements,and offer lots ofideas and fabrics tochoose from – allof which you cansee right therecoordinating withyour existing furni-ture and colors.

Or, you can pro-vide your own fab-ric and TheDecoratorsWorkroom willcustom design foryou.

They will evenduplicate a treat-ment you found ina magazine.

“I wanted some-thing unique formy kitchen,” saidNancy Kramer ofMilford. “Theirdecorator designeda valance usingtwo complimentary fab-rics that I picked out. Sheeven added cute buttontabs for the rod – all for$179!”

“Decorators Workroommade Roman shades formy great room,” said EllieDonnellan ofMontgomery. “I pickedthis gorgeous fabric thatbrought together all thecolors in the room. Thequality was great and theend result is just perfect.”

Window creations fromThe Decorators Workroomare made by hand to yourexact requirements with

top-of-the-line fabrics,trim and workmanship.You’ll notice the differ-ence in the suppleness ofthe fabric, the richness ofthe colors, and the wayyour treatment hangs. Allthis and surprisinglyaffordable, too!

The Decorators

Workroom also offers awide selection of rods andfinials, custom wood andfaux wood blinds andshutters, soft shades,woven woods and verticalblinds all at deeply dis-counted prices.

Professional installa-tion is always available.

Check out the Nancy’skitchen window treatmentin The DecoratorsWorkroom ad on thispage. Whether you’relooking for customRoman shades, uphol-stered cornices, creativevalances and toppers, bal-

loon shades, or classicswags and jabots, TheDecorators Workroom isyour source for surpris-ingly affordable designs.

They even offer custommade bedding.

“I just couldn’t find acomforter that I really fellin love with. Then I found

a fabric that was perfect.The Decorators Workroomnot only made a customcomforter for me usingthat fabric along with acoordinating bed skirt andbolster pillows, they alsoconstructed an uphol-stered headboard andwindow treatments incoordinating fabrics,” saidJodi Schultzman ofMason. “I now haveexactly what I want.”

Call 515-1138 to sched-ule a free, no-obligationappointment with an inte-rior designer from TheDecorators Workroom.

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Surprisingly affordable custom window treatments

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the drapery store - and theyinstalled my new treatment in just a

few weeks. Everything was tailor-made for my windows. I love it and

the savings!” –– AAnnnnaa RRuummsseeyy,, AAnnddeerrssoonn

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Do you love the idea of entertaining, but feel like getting yourhome ready for a social event requires too much time and atten-tion? Not to worry, there are a few easy things you can do tomake sure your home is always ready to host guests and theymay not be as difficult to accomplish as you think.

First and foremost, decide what type of ambiance yourevent needs and embrace it.

If you are having an evening event, indulge in deepcolors, soft lighting and upbeat music to keep yourcompany awake! If it’s a daytime event, go bold andbright with your color scheme.

“I love to target my audience and add things tomy table settings that inspire my guests,” saysAngela Giannopoulos, a premier New Yorkevent stylist and owner of SC3 Group who hasworked with brands such as Estée Lauder,Donna Karan and Missoni.

“I recently decorated a birthday tablefor a group of grade school children. Iused oversized LEGOs and bright candyto entertain them.”

For unique ideas such as these,Giannopoulos has offered severaltips for easy at-home entertaining.

• Versatility is key. Make con-siderations when stocking yourkitchen cabinets -- considercookware and serving dishes

Easy entertaining tipsto shape up your home

for any occasion

Partin said that when a home-owner insists on wood becausethat’s what they have, we providethem. He added that when itcomes to vinyl windows, theAlliance Envirosealed™ Windowis the only one they recommendand sell because it provides con-sumers with the best value andreturn on investment. “They’regreat. We never have to go backto adjust a window,” he said.

Reasons why peoplereplace windows

The primary reason consumerslook to replace windows is forenergy savings. Partin explainedthat the Federal government iscurrently offering a tax credit tohomeowners when they replaceold windows with those that havea .30 U factor or less. AllianceEnvirosealed™ Windows have a.29 U factor.

“One client told us they areseeing an impressive 30% reduc-tion in their electric bill as a resultof installing this windowthroughout their home,” Martinsaid.

According to Partin, home-owners also like the way theAlliance Envirosealed™ Windowlooks. “Wood windows havesmall stiles and rails. People don’twant to see vinyl,” Partin said.“They want to look out the win-dow.”

To accomplish this, theAlliance Envirosealed™ Windowreinforces its vinyl with alu-minum. This allows them to usemore glass and less vinyl so itlooks like a wood window.Bargain vinyl windows requiremore vinyl in order to do theirjob.

Another plus for the AllianceEnvirosealed™ Windows is itsability to fit into any décor. Thewindows are available in seven ofthe most common wood windowcolors.

Finally, comes ease of opera-tion. Martin explained how heonce found himself in a competi-tive situation against two win-dow contractors. The prize was a

250-window contract at a localconvent. He explained that manyof the nuns were getting up inyears and the contest was to seewhich window the nuns likedbest and were easiest for them tooperate.

“The Alliance window won bya landslide,” he said. “The nunsfound our window easier to oper-ate -- ‘like butter,’ they said. Theirold windows were extremelydrafty. So they liked the camaction on the lock that drew thetwo sashes together in order toprevent drafts.”

Get all the facts“In today’s world, people

don’t want to think about mainte-nance, dealing with wood rot,and scraping and painting woodwindows. They don’t want thecost or the aggravation. Theywant something that’s carefree,”Partin said, “and invariably theyappreciate saving 25% to 50%compared to the cost of woodwindows.”

Both commented that it isextremely tough for consumers tolearn the truth about the differ-ences in quality and price of vinylwindows. They said that the mar-ket is flooded with numerouscompanies that “play games.”J.K.Best believes that it is alwaysbest to buy from someone locallyand that low price is not alwaysindicative of the best deal. “That’swhy the Alliance Envirosealed™Window is the only vinyl win-dow we sell,” Partin concluded.

Dan Partin has over 16 years ofexperience in new constructionand rebuilding homes. BrianMartin has over 17 years of expe-rience in exterior remodeling.J.K.Best Construction Companyhandles a variety of home remod-eling projects including kitchen,bathroom, and basement transfor-mations plus room additions,roofs, gutters and downspouts,custom cabinets, kitchen counter-tops, and more.

For additional information, callJ.K.Best Construction Company at239-8400.

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

the 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 of

installing 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 theirother quotes!”

These factors will payimmediate dividends too,as you’ll be able to save 20percent on your monthlyenergy bill and receive as

much 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 hadearned 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!

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to the details has earned them the presti-gious Angie’s List Super Service Awardfor the past four years in a row as wellas, the Press Communities FavoriteRoofer for 2009!

Estimators arrive on time and pre-pared, in neatly lettered vehicles anduniforms; inspect the attic portion of theroof, then inspect and measure from theroof top (not from the ground like mostcompanies have started to do). An esti-mate can be prepared right from theirvehicles or e-mailed back the same day!

Estimates are free and include colordigital pictures of what they find. RoofTime utilizes all the best of today’s tech-

nology such as Thermal imaging cam-eras to pinpoint hidden leaks and decay,and satellite measurement software tooffer ‘to the inch measurements” for “tothe penny pricing’.

Call Sandy, at 859.341.TIME or513.753.TIME, to schedule a FREE roofinspection and visit,www.time2roof.com for valuableInternet only offers!

For more information on Roof Timecall Sandy the Office Manager, at 859-341-TIME or 513-528-TIME, to schedulea free roof inspection and visit,www.time2roof.com, for a valuableInternet only offer.

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Here are some sureindications that the seasonis changing-the air is get-ting crisp, leaves arechanging colors,Halloween candy is onthe shelves . . . and “fluvaccinations available”signs are popping up allover. What should you doto stay healthy as wemove out of summer?Here’s some sound advicefor you and your family.

The seasonal flu isclearly a health hazard,especially for seniors.Seasonal flu is contagiousand can range from aminor illness to a life-threatening one.

In fact, the CDCreports that about 36,000people in the UnitedStates die each year fromthe flu. The best way toprevent flu is to have avaccination. In fact, even

if you receive the vaccinelate in the season, it is stillworth doing. Fall is thebest time to get that allimportant flu shot andthere are lots of places toget it-from the local drugstore to your doctor’soffice. Make sure you takethe time to get that flushot!

Last winter we had lotsof concerns about anothertype of flu. That wasH1N1 and standard fluvaccine did not prevent it.To this point, there’s noindication that H1N1 vac-cinations will be neces-sary this year so we’llwatch and hope that staysthe case.

In addition to your flushot, some of the keyways to stay healthy aregood all year long. If thereis one thing you need todo well to maintain your

health, it is good handwashing. Washing yourhands thoroughly is oneof the very best ways toprevent the spread of dis-ease. Use soap and warmwater and try singing twochoruses of “Happy birth-day” to yourself to get asense of how long thatwashing should take.

Make sure that the chillin the air does not put achill in your activityregime. Keep moving,walking outside whenyou can and inside whenthe weather is not con-ducive, can help keepyour body strong andhealthy. Eat properly andmake sure that you areputting the right “fuel” into nourish your “engine.”Take care of yourself-that’s the key to a healthytoday and a healthyfuture.

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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,the desire for personalization extends beyondlife. In fact, nearly half of all consumers saythat personalization has a significant impacton their funeral and memorial preferences,according to a study completed by MatthewsInternational.

Whether you choose a headstone, grave mark-er or cremation urn, consider how you wouldwant to be remembered by future generations.Rob Newcombe, 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 prefer-ences with 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 to

eight of your favorite photos – such assnapshots with your children, your fish-ing pole, a favorite car or your familyhome – to a memorial plate through abronze casting process.The result is a high-ly detailed and extremely personal memo-rial that can be used in conjunction withground burials, cremation and mausoleumentombments. Professional designers workclosely with individuals or families to createdetailed renderings of each memorial.

• Select the right words. Memorials cancommunicate much more than birth anddeath dates. While many people choose tohave a favorite religious verse or inspirationalquote engraved, also consider an excerpt froma beloved 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 itpossible for an individual to express his or her reli-gious devotion, patriotism and personal passions.”

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If yourchild isbeing bul-lied, she’snot alone.About160,000 chil-dren in theUnited Statesmiss schoolevery day due tofear of attack orintimidation by otherstudents, according to theNational EducationAssociation.

Bullying is a seriousproblem that is growingworse, and is taking onnew forms through theuse of the Internet andmobile phones, say edu-cators. Some estimatessay that 25 percent ofAmerican children experi-ence direct or indirect bul-lying daily.

Broadly speaking, bul-lying can involve anynumber of behaviors,according to Findlaw.com,a leading online source oflegal information, includ-ing sexual 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 formof bullying, takes placeover the Internet throughsocial media websites andforums, or throughmobile devices.

Many pre-teens andteens prefer to communi-cate with one anotherthrough texting on theirmobile devices.

Because kids can sharemessages quickly with alarge group of students,cyber-bullying can beespecially effective inspreading rumors about astudent or harassing astudent through the shar-ing of photos.

Because this is a rela-tively new area of harass-ment, many school dis-tricts are still trying todetermine the reach oftheir authority in off-cam-pus cyber-bullying

attacks.Bullying can have far-

reaching consequences forthe victim, the perpetra-tors and other students,who indirectly becomedistracted from their stud-ies out of fear of becom-ing a bully’s next victim.

Bullying has beencited as a factor in teensuicides as well as in anumber of on-campusshooting massacres,including the infamousand tragic ColumbineHigh School incident. Inthat case, media reportssuggested that both of theshooters were victims ofbullying.

Historically, bullyingamong school childrenhas not been a topic ofbroad public concern. In

fact,some adults

may view bullying as arite of passage for chil-dren and youth, as popu-larized on the big screenand on TV programs.

Because of events likeColumbine, attention tobullying among childrenhas increased dramatical-ly among school person-nel, members of the gen-eral public and policy-makers.

Today, according toFindlaw.com, 43 stateshave some form of anti-bullying laws in place,complementing anti-bul-lying policies establishedat the local level by pri-vate and public schoolboards.

Bullied see page 12

What to doif your child is being Bullied

that can be used both forsmaller and larger occa-sions, as well as casualand formal ones. I alsolove expandable kitchentables because you canaccommodate a house fullof guests and break itdown for breakfast for

two the morning after. My last bit of advice is

to choose dinnerware thatis versatile. Considersomething that is durableenough for daily use andchic enough for eveningoccasions, such asOneida’s Chef’s Table

Collection. This mix andmatch collection wasdesigned with a modernlook and crafted in allwhite porcelain to com-plement any table setting.

• Accessorize yourhome. I often hang on tothings that I shouldn’t,but have learned that anylittle knickknack can comeinto play when decoratingfor events. I’ve made can-dle holders out of masonjars, a menu with a chalk-board and centerpiecesusing old pitchers. I’m notencouraging clutter – justkeep a stash of items thatcould be useful whenentertaining and it maysave you that extra trip tothe store.

• Use nature to your

advantage. When decorat-ing, use sprigs andblooms grown near yourhome to add life to yourtable settings. Variousshades of colors found inwildflowers often createan organic energy makinga table setting more invit-ing for guests. Also,arranging flowers in dif-ferent sized vases can bevisually appealing on along table while single,tall flowers work wellwith a table for two.

• Accumulate a bever-age collection. Nothingmakes your visitors feelwelcome like offeringthem a drink when theywalk in the door. Ratherthan going out and stock-ing up on wine, liquor orsoft drinks before you

host, gradually accumu-late a collection. Yourguests will be impressedby your selection whenyou have an assortment tooffer. Also, consider out-fitting your home withdrinkware for every occa-sion.

• Be prepared forovernight visitors. Alwayskeep clean sheets on yourguest bed and be sure it ismade, as you never knowwhen someone might stopby for an overnight visit.If you really want to makeyour guests feel welcome,impress them with sooth-ing products in the bath-room or on their night-stand along with a sweettreat on their pillow.


Prescription med-ications are run-ning our lives!There is a bet-ter path tohealth andhealingthrough ateam focusedon preven-tion, mindbody spirit stew-ardship, and per-sonal accountability for

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the decision-makingprocess. Look for a pri-mary care physician whowill partner with you andpractitioners like a holisticclinical pharmacist, mas-sage therapist, Yogainstructor, or acupunctur-ist. Start reading up onpreventive services thatinterest you. Attend aspiritual retreat to sort

through some deeper lifeissues. Take a personalinventory of your ‘healthbucket list’ and set realis-tic goals.

Interview a few non-traditional practitionersuntil you get the one thatfits your personality andneeds. Be sure you knowwhat you are gettingyourself into from a finan-

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Do you snore or knowsomeone who does? Doyou have Sleep apnea butstruggle nightly with yourCPAP machine? You'renot alone!

An estimated 40 mil-lion Americans snore andnearly 20 million havesleep apnea, a conditionwhere the airway collaps-es during sleep, causingthe person to stop breath-ing and awaken multipletimes every hour with agasp.

Sleep apnea is a lifethreatening sleep disorderthat left undiagnosed anduntreated can shortenyour lifespan up to 18years!

While CPAP is the goldstandard of sleep apnea

treatment, many peoplecan't tolerate the masks,hoses, and inconvenience.An oral appliance is anFDA approvedCPAP alterna-tive that fitsover yourteeth and holdsthe lower jawforward, keeping yourairway from collapsing.

A sleep apnea suffererhimself, Dr. Kitzmillertried CPAP but struggledwith it. He started usingan oral appliance andnow he and his patientsenjoy quiet, healthfulsleep every night.

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

wake up rested, withoutthat exhausted feeling. Itis easy to use, every night,

and easy to care for. Ican't imagine

the nightlynoise andhassle of a

CPAP machineanymore, for

me or my husband.Dr. Kitzmiller and Loriprovided excellent care.They made this an easyand uncomplicated solu-tion to managing mysnoring and sleep apnea”– Jan

Call Dr. Kitzmillertoday at 513-248-8848 toschedule your compli-mentary consultation tosee if this solution is rightfor you!

Do you struggle with snoring, sleepapnea or CPAP? Call Dr. Kitzmiller

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Reconstruction of abrighter more familyfriendly basement areawill be opening this week-end. The main theme tothe downstairs area willbe a sports bar. With apool table, dart boardsand video games in placesix new HD TV's will beadded along with a fusbol

table and draft beer tapsystem will be comingsoon. The basement areaseats 55 people plus 13more at the bar. The entirespace can hold up to 100people for bands, sportingevents, birthday parties,rehearsal dinners, orwhatever brings yourfamily and friends togeth-

er. By Golly's will be theplace to spend yourSaturday and Sundayafternoons with greatBengals, Bearcats, andBuckeyes specials. Pleasecall ahead with groups ofeight of more requestingdownstairs reservations.Call 248-4444 for moreinformation.

Sports Den and Party Room Here are some addi-tional tips from Findlaw.com on what to do if yoususpect that your child isthe victim of a bully:

Talk to your child. Alot of times your childwill not want to talkabout being bulliedbecause they perceive it asembarrassing and humili-ating.

If you notice a changein your child’s behaviorand attitudes, approachhim first.

Offer your supportand let him know thataction will be taken toimprove the situation.Your child will most likelybe feeling isolated atschool and it’s importantfor him to know that hecan confide in you.

Document facts. Takepictures of any injuriesand have your child givea detailed description ofwhat happened.

Write down the datesand times that these situa-tions occurred and getstatements from any otherstudents, teachers or par-ents who may haveobserved the bullying.

This information maybe useful if police andschool officials need to getinvolved to prove howlong this has been goingon and what the damagehas been.

Talk to teachers andthe principal. Don’t wait.Immediately contact theschool and alert schoolofficials to the problemsthat your child is facing.

Many schools areadopting a zero-tolerancepolicy toward bullying.Alert other adults aboutthis situation as well,including parents ofother children and thebus driver.

The more people whoare aware of bullying, the

more chances the act hasof being stopped.

Put it in writing. Inaddition to talking direct-ly to teachers and theschool principal, put yourconcerns into writing tothe principal, the superin-tendent and school boardmembers.

While many schoolshave adopted zero-toler-ance policies, some schoolofficials and teachers maynot take seriously theirown school’s bullyingpolicies, or for that matter,state laws regarding bul-lying. Putting your con-cerns in writing sends astrong signal that youmean business.

Encourage others tospeak up. If the samechild is bullying other stu-dents, persuade parents toreport it too.

School officials aremore likely to respondimmediately if they seethe problem is affectingseveral students.

Call the police. Manystates require schools toreport bullying incidentsto the police, according toFindlaw.com.

If your child has beenthe victim of a physicalassault or repeated inci-dents of bullying, call thelocal authorities – espe-cially if your school hasnot contacted localauthorities.

Talk with a lawyer. Ifyour child has been physi-cally or sexually harassedcontact an attorney.

Attorneys who special-ize in personal injury liti-gation are probably bestsuited to represent youand your child.

To learn about the lawand what to do if yourchild is being bullied, visitFindlaw.com.


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