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Every spring, homeownershead outside to take stock of howthe winter treated their lawn.Homeowners in areas that experi-ence heavy snow or rainfall eachwinter likely do not look forwardto this inventory, fearful of whatanother harsh winter did to theirproperty. Fallen tree branches,frozen ground and winter windstorms can do a number on eventhe most well-manicured lawns,turning a summertime labor oflove into a nightmare.

While homeowners might notbe able to do anything about theweather, there are ways to revital-ize a lawn each spring. And youdon't have to be an accomplishedlandscaper to handle the task. Thefollowing tips can help bring yourluscious lawn back to life, helpingmake winter a distant memory.

* Remove all debris from youryard. Debris includes any trash inthe yard, wood, large roots, fallenbranches, and even stones. Thepresence of trash such as brokenglass or even faded paper productssuch as cups or bags is not onlyunsafe for the environment, but itcan prove harmful to anyone whomight be out in the yard once yourgrass grows, especially if youhave children. Oftentimes, winterwinds can blow trash from nearbygarbage cans across the yard, nomatter how neatly homeownersput out their trash.

• Smooth the soil. Once alldebris been removed, examine thesoil for any abnormalities thatmight need to be smoothed out.Use a spade or rake to smooth anyareas that aren't up to par. Nextyou'll want to loosen the soil aswell, something that can be donewith a garden rake. Any unsightlyareas, such as humps or ditches,should either be smoothed out orfilled in, depending on which isappropriate. This can be done withsome soil and should not provetoo costly.

• Consider seeding the lawn ifneed be. For lawns that took a par-ticularly harsh beating over thewinter, consider seeding the lawnto help revitalize it. When seedinga lawn, be sure you choose theright seeds. Different regionsrespond better to different types ofgrass. But don't be intimidated ifyou don't know the correct grassto choose. Simply ask a landscap-er or consult a lawn care specialistat a nearby home improvementcenter as to which type of grass isthe best fit your region and youryard.

When you're read to seed, theseed can be scattered by hand forsmaller yards, or with a dropspreader for larger lawns. Whenspreading with a drop spreader,use the suggested amount of seedon the bag (even a little less seedshould do the trick) and make sureyou spread out the rows evenly inthe same direction. Once you'vesowed the first part of your lawnin one direction, you can criss-cross back over that part at a 90-

degree angle, making sure youkeep equal distance and calibrateyour spreader at the same speed.

• Add mulch for aesthetic andpractical appeal. Moist helps thesoil, and can also add aestheticappeal to a lawn. Moist helps thesoil by allowing it to retain mois-ture, making it more conducive togrowing healthy grass. When lay-ing mulch down, keep the mulchat roughly a quarter-inch to ensureyour lawn will grow in nicely.

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Top Home-repair blunders to avoid• Accepting the lowest bid. Smart homeowners shop around for every-

thing - including work done on their home. But accepting the lowest bidright off the bat to save money may cost you more in the long run. A lowbid certainly may be a great deal. But generally it could be a sign of aninexperienced contractor, or one who plans to use subpar materials orskimp on the job. Contractors will have similar prices. Shop based onexperience and recommendations, not price alone.

Revitalize Your Lawn After a Long Winter

Homeowners can revitalize their lawn after a long winter in anumber of ways.

Each year, thousands of familypets fall ill due to the presence of ill-ness caused by parasites, but suchproblems ca be treated or prevented.Heartworm, a slow-developing para-sitic infection, involves the infestationof a dog’s heart by up to hundreds oflong, thin, white worms that repro-duce and grow until a dog’s heart canno longer pump enough blood tokeep the dog alive. The infection cantake up to two years to show anyphysical signs, and even then it couldbe overlooked.“The first sign of heartworm dis-

ease is that there is no sign, the doglooks perfectly healthy,” said Dr.Debbie Chalker with GeorgetownAnimal Hospital. After that, usuallythe next sign is weight loss andcoughing. It can cause organ failureincluding heart, kidney, or liver fail-ure. Heartworms spread from dog todog by mosquitos. The heartwormreproduces through young wormsthat live in the blood stream. Whenbitten by the insect, some of theseyoung are then consumed and trans-ported by bites to healthy dogs.Eventually, the young worms growinto adults and the cycle begins anew.“We always have dogs tested, startingat five months or older.You can actu-ally kill the dog if you start it on cer-tain types of prevention before beingtested. Depending on the size of thedog and if you want flea protections,it runs from $5 to $20 a month.”The best step to take is prevention,

which can begin with puppies. It isestimated that 30% of dogs and catsin the area have heartworms. “If adog already has heartworm, theyneed to be treated with medicine totreat it. It can be complicated, theycan take a preventive medicine tokeep the dog from getting more untilit can be treated, but it won’t treatwhat’s already there. When a dog isdiagnosed with heartworm, the pro-cedure to eliminate the infection canbe time consuming and expensive.Typically, Chalker said that clearingup an infection takes a week of rest atthe vet’s office, plus an additional sixweeks of rest at home to prevent sec-ondary problems. The worm is actu-ally killed with medicine, so nosurgery is involved, but the proceduremust be followed up with preventa-tive medicine to keep the dog fromgetting heartworm in the future. “Ifthe dog is infected, it’s an injection inthe back a day for two days,” saidChalker. The six weeks of rest pre-vent pulmonary embolisms whichcould potentially kill the dog. Thenthey come back in two weeks afterthe treatment to start on prevention.”

What are heartworms?Heartworms are worms that live inthe heart and adjoining blood vessels.During the adult life cycle, the femaleproduce young called microfilariae.

These microfilariae live in the dog’sbloodstream.

How do dogs get heartworms?Heartworms are transmitted by mos-quitos. When a mosquito bites aninfected dog, it feeds on the bloodwhich contains microfilaria. After 10to 30 days in the mosquito’s system,themicrofilariae become infected lar-vae. When the mosquito bites ahealthy dog, the animal is infectedwith larvae which then grow intoadult heartworms.

What are the symptoms? By thetime symptoms appear, heartwormdisease has reached an advanced con-dition. It may take a number of years

for symptoms to develop. Coughing,difficulty in breathing, fatigue, andweight loss are all typical signs.Severely infected dogs may die sud-denly during exertion or excitement.

Can heartworms be prevented?After a dog is tested and found to

be negative, it can be started on a pre-ventative medication. This medica-tion keeps the dog form gettinginfected if it is bitten by mosquitoescarrying the heartworm larvae.Georgetown Animal Hospital hasbeen serving Georgetown and sur-rounding communities since 1952.For more information, call (937)378-6334.

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Top Home-repair blunders to avoid• Thinking you can handle it. Many do-it-yourselfers (generally

in an attempt to save money) believe they can learn every DIY taskfrom a book or magazine. There are some jobs, however, that shouldbe left to the professionals, including major plumbing work or elec-trical repairs. There's no need to risk a fire, injury or death by doinginexperienced electrical modifications.

• Expecting things to be perfect. If you go into a project with theidea that there will be no mishaps, even minor ones, you may end upstressed out when one arises. Everyone makes mistakes --even pro-fessionals. If you think something is not being done correctly, speakup or get a second opinion.

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• Letting maintenance slide.Many homeowners think oncethe repair is made that they'reall set - failing to keep up withroutine maintenance. But com-plications can arise by notmaintaining a new appliance orkeeping up with an improve-ment."Our homeowner's associa-

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Luckily no one was hurt. I'vesince learned my lesson."

• Following every trend.Anyone who has a harvest goldor avocado green appliance col-lecting dust in the garage orbasement knows how interiorstyle choices come and go.Instead of jumping on everytrend (granite countertops andstainless steel refrigerator, forexample), think about what willwork for your home and betimeless. Otherwise you mayend up having to update everyfew years.

• Asking questions later.Make a list of every questionyou can think of and ask itbefore the work gets started.This way you're left with few

surprises and can do changeswithout costing yourself timeand money. Don't wait for the

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Each year, thousands of familypets fall ill due to the presence of ill-ness caused by parasites, but suchproblems ca be treated or prevented.Heartworm, a slow-developing para-sitic infection, involves the infestationof a dog’s heart by up to hundreds oflong, thin, white worms that repro-duce and grow until a dog’s heart canno longer pump enough blood tokeep the dog alive. The infection cantake up to two years to show anyphysical signs, and even then it couldbe overlooked.“The first sign of heartworm dis-

ease is that there is no sign, the doglooks perfectly healthy,” said Dr.Debbie Chalker with GeorgetownAnimal Hospital. After that, usuallythe next sign is weight loss andcoughing. It can cause organ failureincluding heart, kidney, or liver fail-ure. Heartworms spread from dog todog by mosquitos. The heartwormreproduces through young wormsthat live in the blood stream. Whenbitten by the insect, some of theseyoung are then consumed and trans-ported by bites to healthy dogs.Eventually, the young worms growinto adults and the cycle begins anew.“We always have dogs tested, startingat five months or older.You can actu-ally kill the dog if you start it on cer-tain types of prevention before beingtested. Depending on the size of thedog and if you want flea protections,it runs from $5 to $20 a month.”The best step to take is prevention,

which can begin with puppies. It isestimated that 30% of dogs and catsin the area have heartworms. “If adog already has heartworm, theyneed to be treated with medicine totreat it. It can be complicated, theycan take a preventive medicine tokeep the dog from getting more untilit can be treated, but it won’t treatwhat’s already there. When a dog isdiagnosed with heartworm, the pro-cedure to eliminate the infection canbe time consuming and expensive.Typically, Chalker said that clearingup an infection takes a week of rest atthe vet’s office, plus an additional sixweeks of rest at home to prevent sec-ondary problems. The worm is actu-ally killed with medicine, so nosurgery is involved, but the proceduremust be followed up with preventa-tive medicine to keep the dog fromgetting heartworm in the future. “Ifthe dog is infected, it’s an injection inthe back a day for two days,” saidChalker. The six weeks of rest pre-vent pulmonary embolisms whichcould potentially kill the dog. Thenthey come back in two weeks afterthe treatment to start on prevention.”

What are heartworms?Heartworms are worms that live inthe heart and adjoining blood vessels.During the adult life cycle, the femaleproduce young called microfilariae.

These microfilariae live in the dog’sbloodstream.

How do dogs get heartworms?Heartworms are transmitted by mos-quitos. When a mosquito bites aninfected dog, it feeds on the bloodwhich contains microfilaria. After 10to 30 days in the mosquito’s system,themicrofilariae become infected lar-vae. When the mosquito bites ahealthy dog, the animal is infectedwith larvae which then grow intoadult heartworms.

What are the symptoms? By thetime symptoms appear, heartwormdisease has reached an advanced con-dition. It may take a number of years

for symptoms to develop. Coughing,difficulty in breathing, fatigue, andweight loss are all typical signs.Severely infected dogs may die sud-denly during exertion or excitement.

Can heartworms be prevented?After a dog is tested and found to

be negative, it can be started on a pre-ventative medication. This medica-tion keeps the dog form gettinginfected if it is bitten by mosquitoescarrying the heartworm larvae.Georgetown Animal Hospital hasbeen serving Georgetown and sur-rounding communities since 1952.For more information, call (937)378-6334.

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646 Mt. Moriah Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

Corner of I-275 & Route 125

Compassionate and Gentle Care

N.S. Lodwick, D.V.M. J.E. Gish, D.V.M.

D.C. Chalker, D.V.M.Office Hours by Appointment

9242 Hamer Rd., Georgetown, Ohio

(937) 378-6334

G EORGETOWNANIMAL HOSPITAL

“The Vet With a Heart”

6037 Millcreek Pike just off HWY 11 between Maysville and Flemingsburg, KYwebsite: www.bramelshickoryhillnursery.com

email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm

(606) 742-2596 or (606) 742-2444

BRAMEL’SHickory Hill Nursery and Plantation, Inc.

Purveyors Of Fine Plant Materials

LANDSCAPE MATERIALSMulch • Pea Gravel • Top SoilBrick Chips • Playground Chips

Landscape Fabric • Boulders & More

WE HAVE THE MOST COMPLETESELECTION OF PLANT

MATERIALS IN THE AREA

Professional

Landscaping & Design

FREE ESTIMATES

Bring Your ContainersAnd We Will Help You Design Them

Come Out And See The Exciting

New Plants Of 2010

Historical Tours Available.

Call For More Info.

Let our highly qualified, knowledgeable staff help you

enhance the beauty and comfort of your natural surroundings.

CreatingGardens

That InspireTo Visit Here Is A Real

and Meaningful Experience.The Most Beautiful Nursery In The Tri-State.

We have a vast selection of annuals,

perennials,vegetables, trees

and shrubs.

To everyone who’s ever answered “yes” to the question:“What are you waiting for, an invitation?”

You just finished reading it.

BROCK-McVEYCO. OF MAYSVILLE

Lexington-Frankfort-Corbin-Preston-Bowling Green-Maysville

1109 Forest Ave. 606-564-3335 Maysville, Ky.

Smith Custom Service

2469 St. Rt. 131 (9 mi. E. of Milford)

513-625-9000www.smithcustom.com

Top Home-repair blunders to avoid• Thinking you can handle it. Many do-it-yourselfers (generally

in an attempt to save money) believe they can learn every DIY taskfrom a book or magazine. There are some jobs, however, that shouldbe left to the professionals, including major plumbing work or elec-trical repairs. There's no need to risk a fire, injury or death by doinginexperienced electrical modifications.

• Expecting things to be perfect. If you go into a project with theidea that there will be no mishaps, even minor ones, you may end upstressed out when one arises. Everyone makes mistakes --even pro-fessionals. If you think something is not being done correctly, speakup or get a second opinion.


NO BASEMENT? NO ATTIC?We have storage starting at $20/mo.

AlsoOUTSIDE STORAGE & COMMERCIAL SPACE

AAMINI STORAGE

4317 MT. CARMEL-TOBASCO RD.(BETWEEN RT. 32 & RT. 125) 528-6188

Preventative procedures the best defense against heartworms


Every spring, homeownershead outside to take stock of howthe winter treated their lawn.Homeowners in areas that experi-ence heavy snow or rainfall eachwinter likely do not look forwardto this inventory, fearful of whatanother harsh winter did to theirproperty. Fallen tree branches,frozen ground and winter windstorms can do a number on eventhe most well-manicured lawns,turning a summertime labor oflove into a nightmare.

While homeowners might notbe able to do anything about theweather, there are ways to revital-ize a lawn each spring. And youdon't have to be an accomplishedlandscaper to handle the task. Thefollowing tips can help bring yourluscious lawn back to life, helpingmake winter a distant memory.

* Remove all debris from youryard. Debris includes any trash inthe yard, wood, large roots, fallenbranches, and even stones. Thepresence of trash such as brokenglass or even faded paper productssuch as cups or bags is not onlyunsafe for the environment, but itcan prove harmful to anyone whomight be out in the yard once yourgrass grows, especially if youhave children. Oftentimes, winterwinds can blow trash from nearbygarbage cans across the yard, nomatter how neatly homeownersput out their trash.

• Smooth the soil. Once alldebris been removed, examine thesoil for any abnormalities thatmight need to be smoothed out.Use a spade or rake to smooth anyareas that aren't up to par. Nextyou'll want to loosen the soil aswell, something that can be donewith a garden rake. Any unsightlyareas, such as humps or ditches,should either be smoothed out orfilled in, depending on which isappropriate. This can be done withsome soil and should not provetoo costly.

• Consider seeding the lawn ifneed be. For lawns that took a par-ticularly harsh beating over thewinter, consider seeding the lawnto help revitalize it. When seedinga lawn, be sure you choose theright seeds. Different regionsrespond better to different types ofgrass. But don't be intimidated ifyou don't know the correct grassto choose. Simply ask a landscap-er or consult a lawn care specialistat a nearby home improvementcenter as to which type of grass isthe best fit your region and youryard.

When you're read to seed, theseed can be scattered by hand forsmaller yards, or with a dropspreader for larger lawns. Whenspreading with a drop spreader,use the suggested amount of seedon the bag (even a little less seedshould do the trick) and make sureyou spread out the rows evenly inthe same direction. Once you'vesowed the first part of your lawnin one direction, you can criss-cross back over that part at a 90-

degree angle, making sure youkeep equal distance and calibrateyour spreader at the same speed.

• Add mulch for aesthetic andpractical appeal. Moist helps thesoil, and can also add aestheticappeal to a lawn. Moist helps thesoil by allowing it to retain mois-ture, making it more conducive togrowing healthy grass. When lay-ing mulch down, keep the mulchat roughly a quarter-inch to ensureyour lawn will grow in nicely.

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Tara Davis Proprietor - (937) 392-13008 N. Front St., Ripley, OH

& CATERING

We Offer AFULL DINNER MENU

Plus Hot Sandwiches,Burgers & Fries, Homemade

Soup & Daily SpecialsWe serve Hershey’s Premium Ice Cream

“OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK”

*Catering for small to large groupsand informal parties*

CRAIG’S HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC.Vinyl Siding • Soffits • Metal

Leaf Relief Gutter Guards

Full Insured • FREE EstimatesMember of BBB

Member of Builders AssociationMember of Brown County

Chamber of Commerce

www.craigshomeimprovements.com

(937) 446-2780 • (513) 967-2319

Beam-FenderFuneral Home

Licensed Directors:Robert R. Fender - Marguerite A. Fender

Robert R. Fender Jr.

Pre-Need AvailableNo Distance Too Far, Or Time Too Late

Sardinia, OH 446-2670

See Them At

Dennis Smith Auto Sales1350 Ohio Pike • Amelia, OH 45102 • 513-753-1191

www.dennissmithbarns.com

DENNIS SMITH BARNSBuilt By Dura-Built

Come see our models and compare the qualityconstruction before you buy anywhere else!

Buy or RTOAs Low As $61.31/mo.

FREE DELIVERY& SET UP

6722 St. Rt. 132, Intersection of St. Rt. 28 and St. Rt. 132Goshen, Ohio

Phone: (513) 722-3784

POHLMANPHARMACY

H. HAFNER & SONSPROVIDING LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS AND HOMEOWNERS

WITH QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICE SINCE 1923

MIDNIGHT MAGIC® MULCHGARDEN MIXES • MANURE • PEAT MOSS • SAND • GRAVEL

IMMEDIATE DELIVERY OR PICK UP ANY AMOUNT

Mon.-Fri.7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sat.7:00 am - noon

(513) 321-18955445 WOOSTER ROAD

www.hafners.com

Quality Shredded Topsoil

www.hafners.com

995 Highway 28(1 mile north of 275)

Milford, Ohio

PHONE:

(513) 831-9141

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