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Hello andwelcome tothe July issueof CreativeLiving.

This monthour coverfeaturehighlights ourSenior Livingsection. Thissection is fullof informationaboutwonderfulliving options available to seniors.

There’s also a good article on how to protectyourself from identity theft – must knowinformation for everyone, especially babyboomers.

In addition, you’ll read about some neatways to spruce up your home for summer.

There’s also some good information on localbusinesses from restaurants to garden centers.In this issue you’ll find everything you need tohave a safe, enjoyable summer.

Editor’s noteCreativeLivingFeatures

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

Department of The Community Press/TheCommunity Recorder.

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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There is probably no otherplace like Delhi for its richhistory of greenhouses and

flower-growers in Cincinnati.Residents of Delhi are lucky tohave the number of greenhousesto shop. The largest retail green-house complex is Nature’sCorner Greenhouses on EbenezerRoad at Rapid Run.

Visiting Nature’s Corner islike feeling the essence of thepast with the large woodengreenhouses built in the 1920sand the quaint charm of the orig-inal three-story barn now theGarden Cottage.

The same profession is prac-ticed now as when it was built;flower growing. Nature’s Corneris a family-owned business thatgrows thousands of beautifulannuals for the residents of Delhiand surrounding areas!

Even in mid-July, Nature’s

Corner is truly a beautiful placeto shop for your flower and plantneeds.

All of the plants are profes-sionally maintained by the entirestaff atNature’sCorner. Youwill noticethe knowl-edgeablestaff cuttingback annu-als or dead-headingperennialsor wateringthe thou-sands ofplants in thegreenhouses almost any day youcome to shop.

“We are passionate aboutkeeping our crop looking goodfor our customers! Our staff is

the best around and they knowwhat it takes to keep the plantslooking fresh. We will not walkaway from our plants justbecause peak sales season is over

like the box stores will do. Wegrow our plants and we care forthem. For later season plantingneeds we offer larger, moremature plants, for instant, no-

wait color at a discounted price!”explains Beth and Tom, ownersof Nature’s Corner.

Nature’s Corner will offertheir big beautiful, professionally

maintained flowers and plantsfor 30 percent off your entire pur-chase. Prices will not go lower, soshop today and get the best selec-tion while they last!

Professional flower-growers in your backyard

“We are passionate about keeping our crop looking good for our customers! Our staff is

the best around and they know what it takes to keep the plants looking fresh …”

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Fabulous floorsFreshening floors

doesn’t have to be anexpensive or time-con-suming task.

Carpets will benefitfrom a simple deepcleaning – somethingyou should be doingseasonally anyway topreserve their beauty

and extend their usable lives. For tile, stone or hard-

woods, follow the manufactur-er’s recommendations forcleaning and maintenance andmake the process part of yourseasonal cleaning routine.

Another great way to dressup floors, either indoors or out,is to add a splash of color withan area rug.

No wall flowersWalls are the largest space

element in your room decor,and brightening them for theseason can be as easy as

switching out the artwork oradding a fresh coat of paint.

Start with a neutral wallshade and add color with wallart that fits your mood, tasteand the season for whichyou’re decorating.

Summer is also a great timeto add a decorative mirror,since drapes and windows areoften open to welcome in thesunlight and bright sky.

Adding a mirror on the wallopposite a window is a greatway to reflect sunlightthroughout the room and makea small space appear moreexpansive.

Lighten upWhile you’re reveling in the

natural light of summer, don’toverlook the importance ofusing light to create a mood forwarm weather evenings.Lighting is an essential elementthat contributes to how yourhome looks and feels, and thelight entering from outdoors

changes with the season andtime of day.

With longer days and moresun in summer, you may findyou need synthetic light lessfor visibility and more forambiance.

Summer is a great time toadd dimmers to a dining roomor bedroom, add an eye-catch-ing overhead fixture, or givebright lights a break in favor ofsubtly placed table or floorlamps.

Outdoor lifestyleDon’t forget that the same

design principles you use tocreate a wonderful indoor envi-ronment can apply outdoors aswell.

Update your outdoorspaces with area rugs designedfor beauty and durability. Addaccent lighting such as energy-efficient solar lights to set themood for evening and nightgatherings.

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Summer is already in full swing,and the guests are lining up forweekend brunches, pool parties,

backyard barbecues and sophisticateddinners. If you’re feeling the urge tospruce up your home for summerentertaining, you can make a bigimpact on a modest budget with somesimple steps.

You can refresh your home’s lookby investing in four easy areas – floors,walls, lighting and accents. Whether it’sjust getting your carpets cleaned oradding a striking area rug, switchingout tired table lamps or adding a freshcoat of paint, it’s easy to make eye-catching changes with just a weekend’sworth of work.

Simple summerspruce-ups that

won't set youback a bundle

Simple summerspruce-ups that

won't set youback a bundle

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The Queen MaryFamily Restauranthas docked in the

Cheviot/Westwood din-ing port.

Simple and quietly ele-gant, with a wide range ofentrées at less than $10apiece, the eatery boasts abreakfast menu featuringthe expected – pancakes,eggs, sausage, Frenchtoast – and more conti-nental fare, including the"Bayerische Fruhstuck,"(Bavarian breakfast) ahearty German omelet.

Owners Tase and

Mary Palitou – the Marybehind the Queen’s title –are on deck as workingowners. Tase Palitou, whohas worked in Germanyand Louisville, has “beena chef all my life,” hesays, specializing insauces and gravies.

Myriad options dot alunch and dinner menufeaturing steaks, chicken,sausages, sandwiches,seafood and side dishesthat traverse the globe –for example, a beefgoulash in spicy tomatoand paprika sauce, chick-

en cordon bleu, grilledtilapia and ribeye steak.

Mary provides theexpertise behind pastriesranging from black forestcake to ladyfingers andcherry-chocolate cof-feecake.

Breakfast starts at 8a.m., lunch and dinnerstart at 11 a.m. and runthrough 10 p.m.

Dine-in and carry-outare available. Queen MaryFamily Restaurant is at4050 North Bend Road,Cheviot. For more infor-mation call 661-8400.

Queen Mary docks in Cheviot

What started in1960 as HitchingPost Restaurant

has turned into a west-side landmark – Ron’sRoost, where folks havebeen enjoying famousfried chicken for 49 years.

Ron’s Roost is ownedand operated by theLarkin family. The Roosthas grown many timesover the years from seat-ing 25 people to currentlyseating 225.

They have a full barwith keno, 10 flatscreentelevisions and a separatecarry-out area.

One thing that hasnever changed is thefamous fried chicken.

They still use the samerecipe from when theyfirst opened in 1960. Therehas never been a reason tomess with it, selling morethan 10,000 pieces eachweek!

The Roost menu hasalso grown over the years.

The five-page menu hassomething for everyone:black angus burger, steakhoagie, strip steak, bakedcod, turkey and dressing,double deckers, Caesarsalad, BBQ ribs, bakedchicken and much more.View the entire menu atwww.ronsroost.net.

They also have a sepa-rate “Party Planner”menu for large carry-outorders. This is especiallypopular for graduations,birthdays, office and holi-day parties.

The Roost is also fea-turing two new buffets.Monday nights, 4:30-8:30p.m., enjoy the FriedChicken Dinner Buffetwith all the sides, includ-ing soft drinks. The cost is$10.99 for adults and $5.99for ages 4 to 11.

The Sunday MorningBreakfast Buffet lasts from10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs$8.99 for adults and $5.99for ages 4 to 11.

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Do you rememberthe warmth ofyour mother’s

kitchen, the glow of thelow lights at the end ofthe day and love fromyour parents’ good nighthug? How about the smellof mom’s cooking waftingthrough the house whileyou did your homeworkat the kitchen table? These

are reminiscent of thefamily home.

Now the time has comefor mom and dad to needus to care for them. Theyno longer can cook fullmeals, take care of alltheir personal needs suchas laundry, housekeeping,and managing grocery

Technology is chang-ing the way peoplehear with hearing

aids in ways we neverimagined possible. Sodon’t leave your hearingdevices in the Dark …Ages, that is. Rather,come see how new tech-nology can help you stayconnected with the peo-ple and things that mat-ter most to you.

Connectivity is not justfor Bluetooth anymore:now you can use yourhearing devices to connectto landline phones, MP3players, and the TV, too,without interfering withthe ability of other house-hold members to usethese devices as usual.

A number of hearingdevices now have connec-tive capability, includingthe Oticon Dual Connect.Devices like these ensurethat you can hear phonecalls in both ears and lis-ten to other audio devicesat your comfort level, andthey reduce signal delayso that your eyes and earsare always in sync whenwatching television.

Dual is also fully com-patible with ConnectLine,a range of plug-and-playaccessories that can turnyour Dual hearing devicesinto the world’s smallestwireless headset. WithConnectLine, your Dualscan wirelessly connect toyour cell phone, landline

phone, TV, and just aboutany device with an audiooutput.

New users will enjoythe discreet, sleek look ofthese devices, as well astheir ability to improvethe way you hear speechand locate sounds, espe-cially in noise.

If you need to hear it tobelieve it, joinChristopherson & Clarkfor a special event, July28-30, to try the stylishand natural-soundingDual for yourself.

Call 598-9444 to sched-ule your appointment andfree trial today, or for afree copy of the“Consumer’s Guide toHearing Aids.”

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The familyhomestead

Don’t leave your hearing aids in the dark

Angel’s Touch see page 8

This family-owned facilityon Bridgetown Road inCheviot is like no other

nursing and rehabilitation center.The staff makes you feel likeyou’re one of the family from thetime you enter the building to thetime you’re ready to returnhome. The atmosphere is friend-ly, welcoming and promoteshealing.

The therapy department con-sists of physical, occupationaland speech, which works withthe resident on their goals ofbecoming stronger in order toreturn home.

This 70-bed facility is made upof private, semi-private anddeluxe semi-private rooms. Eachresident can enjoy their own flatscreen high definition TV with

cable at no added charge.Telephone services, laundry serv-ices and guest trays for family at

mealtimes are also free at OakHills Nursing and RehabilitationCenter.

Live entertainment, frequentoutings, and a full-service beautysalon are a few other things ourresidents can enjoy while recu-perating during their stay.Hospice care and Respite staysare also provided at our facility.

They accept most insuranceplans as well as private pay.When the residents are ready toreturn home our Social Servicedepartment will assist you withany additional services you mayneed to obtain in your home.

Such services may includereferrals for home health, med-ical equipment, meals on wheelsor transportation.

To schedule a tour of the love-ly facility or for more informa-tion, contact Melissa Simpson inAdmissions at 598-8000 ext. 305.

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Oak Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

shopping, BUT they still want to maintain being intheir own home. Your family home – the family settingwhere you grew up as your parents aged. Now it isyour turn to provide your parents or loved ones withthe assistance they need to stay at home.

You can give them the assistance they need to pro-vide them with home care provided by one of the old-est, most reliable agencies on the west side ofHamilton County. The agency is Angel’s TouchNursing Care providing assistance for families likeyours for more than 20 years.

Being able to stay in the comfort, security andfamiliarity of their own home is very important to peo-ple as they age. With assistance from Angel’s TouchNursing Care many families are able to allow theirparents to continue their golden years in the warmthand comfort of their homes. They care for patientswith needs that vary from those needing minimumassistance to full nursing care.

The staff at Angel’s Touch can perform a multitudeof tasks that include: meal preparation, medicationreminders, grocery shopping, personal care, etc. Theycan also provide comforting companionship andovernight respite for family members. They providecare for any time frame needed, from one hour to 24hours a day.

They know how much your loved ones mean toyou so you can rest assured that we will treat themwith the loving care and respect that they deserve. It isvery rewarding to know we can help people who real-ly need us.

For information call 661-4111. Angel’s TouchNursing Care is located at 3619 Harrison Ave. inCheviot.

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Comfort and inde-pendence for yourloved ones, peace

of mind for you – that iswhat you will get atWestern Hills RetirementVillage.

Choosing a retirementhome for your mom ordad can be a difficult task.You have to considerwhat amenities and activi-ties are available andwhat their financial situa-tion allows.

Western HillsRetirement Village is nes-tled into 23 acres of wood-ed land with independentliving apartments, assist-ed living apartments, fullservice health care and arehabilitation facility.

They offer daily activi-ties, religious services, a

barber and beauty shopand a swimming pool.

The caring staff likes tokeep their residents con-nected with their familiesand the community somany seasonal activitiesare planned includingHalloween trick-or- treat-ing, an Easter egg huntand Christmas caroling.

“When choosing aretirement home for yourloved one, the best thingthat you can do for themis to do your homework,”says Liz Stiens, communi-ty liaison.

You must considerwhat level of assistancethey need and whatamenities best fit theirlifestyle. Location isimportant because you

want visiting them to beas convenient as possiblefor you.

And finally, you shouldmake this decision withtheir primary doctor toensure that their medicalneeds are taken care ofand that their insuranceor Medicaid will help tocover the costs.

Stiens also suggeststhat you visit several facil-ities and check out theirdietary plans, their roomsand meet the nursing staffto see if you feel comfort-able with them.

To learn more aboutWestern Hills RetirementVillage, or to set up a tour,call 941-0099 or visit theirWeb site www.yourcar-ingplace.com.

Comfort for your loved ones, peace of mind for you

Angels’ Touch from page 6

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With a motto like, “Your family is our family,” you can restassured that your loved ones are being well taken care of atJudson Village Retirement Community. Their caring and

professional staff is dedicated to meeting all of the residents’ healthcare, social, physical and spiritual needs.

Judson Village was founded in 1948 in the heart of Western Hillsin a beautiful Victorian mansion as a charitable, Christian organiza-tion. Initially they housed eight residents but today they provideaccommodations for almost 200 people. Judson Terrace Apartmentsoffer independent living apartments. The Judson Care Center build-ing offers Assisted Living, the Sedziol Therapy Unit, and theMatthews Unit for Memory Impairment and Skilled Nursing. Theyare fully approved by Medicare and Medicaid.

Situated amongst 30 rolling acres on Harrison Avenue, JudsonVillage offers many activities and amenities to ensure their residentscan maintain their independence and live with comfort and conven-ience. There are many comfortable lounges throughout the facility forresidents to socialize with one another or visit with family andfriends. There is a gift shop and snack bar, a beauty salon and barbershop and an activity center and wood shop.

Residents can take an exercise class, attend a morning concert,

participate in a Bible study or join some friends for a pen pal social.Judson Village’s objective is to make each day fun and fulfilling.

Judson Village is more than just a place to enjoy a relaxed lifestylewithout the concerns of home ownership. It is a place where youchoose accommodations based on your individual needs and desiredlevel of independence. You choose the living arrangement that makesyou feel most comfortable.

Residents can choose from two different living options. One andtwo bedroom apartments are available in assisted living for thosewho want a secure and independent lifestyle. And for those whorequire more around-the-clock nursing care they can choose the CareCenter.

Judson Village recently underwent a $1.4 million renovation inorder to add a short-term rehabilitation unit, as well as Matthew’sUnit, a memory impairment unit. The Rehab Unit offers physical,occupational and speech therapy provided through Genesis RehabServices. The staff is experienced in orthopedics, stroke and dementiaissues. Patients are comprehensively evaluated upon admissionallowing Judson Village to provide individualized treatment plans to

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‘Your family is our family’ at Judson Village

Judson see page 10

Business Bureau, the U.S. PostalService and the National FraudInformation Center. Nearly 314,000complaints – more than a quarter of allcomplaints – were related to identitytheft, according to the FTC.

The average cost of identity theft isjust under $500 per incident, accordingto research by Javelin Strategy andResearch. But for many people, theactual cost can run into the thousands.It makes sense to protect your rebuiltnest egg by taking steps to avoid iden-tity theft.

The FTC recommends a three-pronged approach to avoiding identitytheft – deter, detect and defend:

Deterring ID theft• Always use passwords for credit,

bank and other personal accounts,especially if you access them online,and ensure the passwords are notsomething easy to guess, like yourmother’s maiden name or the last fourdigits of your Social Security number.

• Inquire about security measuresin use by businesses with whom youmust share your personal information,such as doctors’ offices or even yourown employer.

•Secureyourownperson-al infor-mationbyshred-dingdocu-ments

with identifying information beforeyou trash them at home or at work.Never share personal information overthe phone, through mail or online

unless you’ve initiated the contact andyou’re confident about whom you’redealing with.

• Don’t carry your Social Securitycard with you and share the numberonly when absolutely necessary. Ask ifyou can use an alternate type of IDwith companies that request yourSocial Security number.

Detecting ID theft• Keep an eye on your credit report

for any suspicious activity. Reviewyour report at least once a year; moreoften if you’ve previously been a vic-tim of identity theft.

• Watch out for signs your ID hasbeen stolen, such as not receivingexpected bills or mail, receiving creditcards you didn’t apply for, calls or let-ters from debt collectors about prod-ucts or services you didn’t buy, orunexpectedly being denied credit orbeing offered unfavorable terms on anew credit application.

Defend against ID theftConsider enrolling in an ID protec-

tion program that helps monitor yourcredit report. These programs can helpyou secure your rebuilt nest egg byhelping you keep an eye on your creditreport and activity. The product moni-tors your credit reports at all threemajor credit reporting bureaus on adaily basis and sends regular “allclear” e-mail alerts to give you peace ofmind that there have been no changesto your credit reports.

If suspicious activity such as unau-thorized new accounts, credit applica-tions, address or public recordschanges or potentially negative infor-mation appears on your credit files, theproduct alerts you quickly.

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Judson from page 10

When the shock of shattered nest eggs eased,many Americans got down to the serious workof rebuilding their financial futures. Already,

tentative predictions of improvement are replacing direwarnings of doom in headlines across the country.

If you’re a baby boomer, you may be in better finan-cial shape than people in other generations. But youmight also feelgreater pressure topreserve the wealthyou’ve retained andprotect your abilityto continue savingfor retirement.Identity theft is oneof the fastest-grow-ing threats to thefinancial health ofAmericans.

Identity theft wasthe top complaintcategory for all complaints filed in 2008 with the FederalTrade Commission-maintained Consumer SentinelNetwork, which catalogs complaints made to the FTCand numerous other agencies, including the Better

Protecting yourrebuilt nest egg:

ID theft basics for boomers

“… If suspicious activity such as unauthorized newaccounts, credit applications, address or public

records changes or potentially negative informationappears on your credit files, the product alerts you

quickly.”

each patient. Prior to discharge, eachpatient’s home is evaluated for safety and toassess equipment needs.

The Matthew’s Unit for MemoryImpairment is located in a secure, locked areawith a specially equipped dining room on the

unit. The Matthew’s Unit staff work with thedementia residents’ remaining capabilitiesusing a social model of care.

This model has proven successful in carefacilities throughout the county in slowingthe progress of the disease while enhancing

the quality of life of the resident and theirfamily.

To learn more about Judson VillageRetirement Community, visit www.judsonvil-lage.com or call 662-5880 to schedule anappointment to tour the facilities.

Corcoran was nomi-nated for a FlorenceNightingale awardand Donna was alsohonored as therecipient of theSpirit of WomenHealthCare award!We also partneredwith our sister site,the Mercy WesternHills HealthPlex, tooffer complimentarymembership to ourresidents, as a con-tinued effort to sup-port wellness in ourcommunity.

“It’s the kind ofplace I would trustthe care of my ownfamily member to,”says Kelly Martin,Director of BusinessDevelopment forMercy’s Senior

Health and HousingServices. “In fact, when myPapa (grandfather) needed aplace to stay following a hos-pital stay a couple of yearsago, I knewthat I wantedhim to be atWest Park.”Although thischoicerequired thefamily totravel a littlefurther tovisit, they feltconfident inthe care hewouldreceive. Infact, manyemployeeshave referredtheir own fami-ly members toWest Park, asneeded, over the years!

As part of a system ofsenior living communities,West Park shares its expertiseas part of a regional qualityteam of leaders from all sixlocations. This quality teamis comprised of the RegionalMedical Director, Dr. Victor

Lee, and the directors ofnursing and the executivedirectors from each site.They meet at least monthlyto measure their quality indi-cators and to assure that weare providing the best possi-ble care to our residents. Weare happy to be frequentlyranked “5-Stars” in quality(from Centers for Medicareand Medicaid Services) at allsix of our sites.

West Park has undergonemany changes since itopened in 1983, includingthe addition of apartmentsand services. In fact, WestPark has been locally andnationally recognized for itsunique program “DaySTAE,”which serves residents withAlzheimer’s and relateddementia. DaySTAE wasimplemented at West Park in2003 and uses a tailored,therapeutic approach toactivities to communicatepurpose and meaning to theparticipant. Programmingincludes TimeSlips, a nation-

al storytelling program,drumming circles andMemories in the Making,which is an art programsponsored through theAlzheimer’s Association.

As part of Mercy HealthPartners, a comprehensivehealth care network includ-

ing hospitals, wellness cen-ters and more, MercyFranciscan at West Parkoffers quality care andexpertise combined with theamenities of a care-free homelife. As a continuing carecommunity, West Park offersresidential living and care,nursing, skilled nursing andphysical, occupational andspeech therapy. Apartmentsrange in sizes to meet anyneed. A full service bank,newly renovated beautysalon, daily Mass/weeklynon-denominational services,and a wide range of ameni-ties and social events are atyour fingertips as a residentat West Park!

It is never too early to doyour “homework” when con-sidering senior living optionsfor yourself or a loved one.Whether you are beginningthe search or starting theprocess of moving, now isthe time to call. For a limitedtime, we are offering move-in incentives with savings of

over $4,000 for new residen-tial living/care residents.

Call Joyce at 451-8900 formore details or to scheduleyour personal tour – or lunchand a tour – at your conven-ience. Or, visit us on the Webat www.e-mercy.com/senior-living.

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Mercy Franciscan at West Park isproud of its long-standing commit-ment to the senior community of the

west side of Cincinnati. “A huge part of whatmakes West Park so unique is the longevityand loyalty of its associates and residents,”explains Kendra Couch, Executive Director ofMercy Franciscan at West Park. “This reallydoes become a home not only for those whophysically live here, but also for those whoserve the residents.”

Each year, West Park hosts a “Picnic in thePark” to celebrate these milestone achieve-ments complete with a cookout, special pre-sentations and a party with residents, staffand families. This year, West Park will behonoring the following associates:

• 10 Years: Arminell “Nell” Bailey, KimBeisel, Marsha Cole, Nancy Colina, FloraDaulton, Sharon Henson, Lillian Little,Stefanie Mueller, Janice Simmons, NellieStone, Dana Studt, Frank Thesing, HeatherThomas and Susan Wergowske

• 15 Years: Joyce Wenker• 20 Years: Carol Canales, Karen

Renbarger and Lisa Sanker• 25 Years: Linda Helton, Donna Lee,

Colleen O’Neil, Joann Ploeger, Mary Prus,Karen Shope, and Alberta Young

In addition to this great example of com-mitment to the excellent care West Park pro-vides, the community has had many otheropportunities to celebrate, as well – includingthe opening of their brand new, spaciousbeauty salon. Registered nurse Donna

Mercy Franciscan at West Park

Associates Honored forLength of Service

Many Mercy Franciscan at West Park employees are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year. Pictured here clockwise fromtop left are: Nancy Colina (10 years), Janice Simmons (10 years), Joyce Wenker (15 years), Heather Thomas (10 years) andLinda Helton (25 years).