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- School resource officer improving after collapseMIDDLETOWN - Middletown school resource officer Mike Davis was showing signs of improvement less than 24 hours after collapsing on the job at Wildwood Elementary, according to Atrium Medical Center officials. […]
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- Council makes utility projects appointment officialHAMILTON - City Council made it official Wednesday, March 10, creating a department with a specific focus on the future of local utilities. […]
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Real Estate Agent Advantages
How do real estate agents sell homes? When a professional real estate agent is retained to sell a home, the agent will develop a marketing plan that has proven effective for selling homes quickly and for the maximum sale price.
The real estate agent will perform a market analysis, comparing the home with similar homes in your neighborhood that have recently sold. Your agent will evaluate the current real estate market in order to develop a price opinion for your home. The next step will be to make recommendations about preparing your home so that it is presented to its best advantage. A description of the home will be uploaded into the local Multiple Listing Service, and your agent will implement a marketing plan tailored to your home.
By listing your property, you expose it to thousands of real estate agents throughout the region. MLS exposure is one of the most valuable services a real estate agent can provide sellers. Real estate professionals aslo network with other agents in their office when they bring new listings to the market. Does this system work? 85% of the homes sold today use this method. Enough said!
Read this online and get more information: Real Estate Agent Advantages 
Scott Baker, ABR e-Pro
Coldwell Banker West Shell
Realtor®
Phone: 513-403-5323
Fax: 513-332-9077
WebSite: www.eHomeReports.com
e-mail: Scott.Baker@cbws.com
please don’t keep me a secret; tell friends, relatives, co-workers, etc…
“It’s beginning to smell a lot like Autumn…….Every where we go……”
I know, I know, that’s supposed to be a Christmas song, but I LOVE Fall!!! The smell of pumpkin spice, the kids in their Ghosty costumes, the colors all around, the cool, crisp air…well, three out of four ain’t bad. Although I hear it’s going to cool off soon. Jack-o-lanterns, Corn mazes, Apple picking….Of course, you have to go to Graeters for pumpkin pie ice cream. And, of course, that big yellow bus, hauling off all the neighborhood kids. No, it just doesn’t get any better than this.
There are so many good root veggies right now. And you can use any of them for this dish. I cut up carrots, turnips, parsnips, sweet potatoes, onions and squash. Parsnips are a little tricky, you have to cut out the woody stem in the middle. They are worth it, though. I cut all the veggies fairly small, maybe ½ inch to ¾ inch. I just tumble them in a plastic bag to coat well with olive oil, salt and a little brown sugar and then pour onto a foil lined cookie sheet. All of these veggies caramelize nicely at 450 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Be sure to watch them closely and stir at about 15 minutes into cooking.
Lori Cole
lori@savorymelodies.com
Personal Chef Service
513-227-2099
Fall Events in Southwest Ohio
There are a couple of Fall Events I thought I’d share with you.
Niederman Farm is a working farm that hosts a variety of family activities throughout the year including the Harvest Moon Corn Maze and a Christmas light display. The Farm also features antique farm equipment, paint ball fields, and farm animals. The event and parking are free.
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(513) 779-6184
(937) 885-3965
http://www.windmillfarmmarket.com/Fall.html
[Editor's note: Please comment on other fall events you have enjoyed in the area.]
Walking Tips for Seniors
- Controls weight, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A brisk walk can burn up to 100 calories per mile or 300 calories per hour. Walking is the perfect complement to a sensible diet to lose weight and keep it off.
- Improves cardiovascular fitness and circulation. Walking gets the heart beating faster to transport oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the muscles; and increases the size and improves the efficiency of tiny vessels that supply blood for cellular respiration.
- Facilitates medical rehabilitation and recovery from many ailments, including heart attack.
- Generates a sense of well-being, and can relieve depression, anxiety and stress by naturally producing endorphins, the body’s natural tranquilizer.
Getting Started
Consult your primary care physician – especially if you have a family history of heart disease, poor circulation or diabetes. Get fit for a proper walking/running shoe. Today’s running shoes are lightweight, breathable, and 3-5 times more cushioned than older fashioned walking shoes so be open minded to the benefits provided by a properly fit, lightweight exercise shoe. Start your program with moderation in mind. You should be able to hold a conversation as you walk. If you are out of breath, slow down until you build up your stamina. Drink plenty of fluids, even on cool days. Find a walking partner and enjoy yourselves!
Paul Heintz
Mojo Running
9318 Union Centre Blvd
West Chester OH 45069
Homemade Wood Filler for Fall Chores
If none of us ever made a mistake when working on a project, there wouldn’t be much need for wood filler. But the out-of-square cut, the pilot hole bored in the wrong place, the hammer dent that’s just too deep to leave, all demand relief. There are a lot of commercial products out there. Some can be used straight out of the can, others are 2-part formulations that require mixing before use, and still others are tinted to match the color of the wood being repaired.
All are good ideas. But if none are on hand, you don’t have to live with your mistakes. Just take some fine sawdust from the wood that needs repairing and mix it with some plain wood glue (white or yellow) until the mixture is the consistency of a thick paste. Then, fill what needs filling and stroke the surface smooth with a putty knife. When the glue is dry, sand the filler flush to the surrounding surface. This mix will remain workable only until the glue starts to set–about 30 minutes for most wood glues–so don’t mix up more than you can use at one time.
John Cordell
Owner and Certified Inspector
ASHI, NACHI, PAHI licensed in Ohio and Northern Kentucky
513-793-3552 Office
513-793-5981 Fax
Finding A Buyer
You must first negotiate a purchase contract that covers the price and all the terms of the agreement. How much of a deposit will the buyer put down? When and how will the transfer of title occur? Under what conditions can either the buyer or seller back out of the contract? A professional home inspection will inform all parties about the condition of the property.
Having a good agent to handle the details after a home inspection can make the difference between a successful transaction and a failure. The buyer must obtain financing, and the lender’s appraiser will have to agree with the sale price. When clear title has been established, you can sign all the necessary papers to finalize the sale.
Read this online and get more information: Finding A Buyer
Scott Baker, ABR e-ProColdwell Banker West Shell
Realtor®
Phone: 513-403-5323
Fax: 513-332-9077
WebSite: www.eHomeReports.com
e-mail: Scott.Baker@cbws.com
please don’t keep me a secret; tell friends, relatives, co-workers, etc…
Vehicle Insurance Claims
True or False: You have the right to have your automotive glass replaced where ever you’d like? The correct answer is True!
If you’ve ever had to file a claim for any type of automotive damage, whether it was a minor fender bender or a simple windshield replacement, it is ultimately your choice to take it to whomever you feel most comfortable with!
Regardless of what an insurance administrator may tell you on the phone, the majority of all repair shops already have the same contracts with your insurance provider in place, therefore making the cost the same irregardless of who makes the final repairs. Many insurance administrators may try and steer a client to a particular company. This maybe done for various reasons or ulterior motives of which will not benefit you, but in some indirect way, may benefit them.
A suggestion that may make your next claim easier for both you and the insurance company is to simply call the repair company first and have them process the claim with your insurance company on your behalf. This could be extremely beneficial for you, especially if you already have a company in mind that you’re comfortable with or have done business with in the past and were happy were there service.
So if you have a company that you know and trust, give them a call and see what advice you get from them. If you don’t have anyone in mind and are looking for a trustworthy company who’s been in business for more than 35 years, you can call 829-8284 and trust the people at Frank’s Glass.
Previous posts from Franks Glass:
Chipped and Cracked Windshield…oh no
Rob Heglin
fglassrob@fuse.net
Frank’s Glass
5191 Dixie Hwy
513.829.8284
Chaos – Manage it, delegate it, ignore it or embrace it
I definitely have a love/hate relationship with chaos. This is a good thing because life seems to be full of it. And each and every day I seem to be adding to an already full cup of chaos. I don’t know exactly the point in my life when chaos seems to have crept in and taken over, but here I am and if truth be told…I love it. I love it because there are definitely parts of my day when the chaos is at its peak and suddenly I feel energized by the possibilities of accomplishing so many things. I have the opportunity to be superwoman (at least in my own mind!). What is interesting about chaos is that it commands you to take control. It forces you to manage it, delegate it, embrace it or ignore it.
I will admit that ordinarily I am not really the most organized person but when chaos steps in and begins to take over, I am forced to organize and manage my “to do” list and get things done. The really amazing thing is that at the same time I am functioning in the peak of chaos the usual distractions seem to disappear and I become a highly focused and organized individual.
Another great thing about too much chaos is it forces me to do something that no mother does willingly…delegate the work load. It seems that one of the many unspoken contests of mothers is the contest to multi-task better than any other mother in the neighborhood. Therefore, the more chaos you have the more likely your chance to win that contest. Well, I figured out that if I proudly delegate my chaos, all of a sudden my “to do” list has more check marks than any other mother and suddenly the quest to be the ultimate multi-tasker has taken a new turn.
The final option is to ignore the chaos. Sometimes this is really the only choice. Like the dirty laundry, it will be there tomorrow!
Author bio: Sue Glew is just barely a baby boomer, born in 1964! She lives in
513-283-4535
Celebrate 15 years of Community Service
Connections Plan Presented at Trustee Workshop
West Chester Township Board of Trustees will get a closer look next week at a plan that promotes connecting people to places using alternative transportation.
A Connections Plan workshop has been scheduled for 5 p.m. Oct. 14, preceding the Board’s regular meeting. The public is encouraged to attend.
West Chester’s Community Development Department has been working with a citizens’ advisory group to identify optimum routes for cyclists, walkers, joggers, etc. that link to places of interest. The Plan is not limited to dedicated bike/hike trails, but also considers sidewalks, shared roadway paths and other options.
While there is currently very limited funding for these projects, the Connections Plan could serve as a road map when future development or road projects allow for the addition of a path or sidewalk, or a wider berm. For example, road improvements along Lakota Drive West this year created the opportunity to add sidewalks connecting the Beckett Ridge neighborhood to some area businesses and to Lakota West High School.
“This will be a very informative presentation for the community,” said Community Development Director Brian Elliff. “There is a great deal of interest in exploring options for alternative transportation for reasons of economy and health.”
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