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February 2013
A quarterly Patient
Newsletter For Aurora Dental
Petals and Pearls Boutique
and Party In A Cup:
A one-stop shop for fun décor and special celebrations
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Stephanie Castellano sips tea as she waits
for her tea party guests to arrive
t’s rare enough to wander into one truly
unique store, but Stephanie Castellano
has managed to create two distinctive
businesses inside her Aurora shop. Petals and
Pearls Boutique is a wonderland of vintage and
antique home furnishings, jewelry, handbags
and garden accessories, as well as housing a
candy room with hand-dipped truffles, French
candies, lavender honey-filled drops, lollipops
and more. Not to leave Fido out, Petals and
Pearls stocks gourmet doggie treats, too.
Of her eclectic, always-interesting array,
Castellano says, “I loved the idea of having
a place where people could find unusual,
handmade, interesting pieces to beautify their
home. I’ve also worked really hard to make it all
affordable.”
Some of the most in-demand items at
Petals and Pearls have turned out to be jewelry,
of which she naturally carries a style for every
bailey goes to college
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guess I really
didn’t have much
choice about my
topic this month.
February is
Dog Training
Education Month,
International Boost
Self-Esteem Month,
International Expect
Success Month,
and Responsible
Pet Owners Month
– so I’m going to
encourage you to make sure your dog gets
to go to college.
Yes, we dogs maintain our own system
of higher education. No, I haven’t gone
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the college route myself yet. (Dr. Caputo
said tuition is THROUGH THE ROOF. Funny,
I always thought that was the pesky
neighborhood squirrel.) But I know a lot
about collegiate life because my cousin
Hank is a BMOC (Bull Mastiff On Campus).
Certainly doggie universities are
modeled on the human ones, but
some things had to be changed. No
self-respecting dog would study the
“humanities” when there are professors
capable of teaching the “canine-ities.”
Of course your pooch will have to pass
one of the two major college entrance
exams. So they need to “bone up” before
taking either the ACT (Ability Chasing
Toyotas) or SAT (Sniffing Area Tinkles).
Be sure to send your dog to a reputable
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Bailey is Dr. Caputo’s golden retriever dog. When he heard that we were starting our own printed newsletter,
he jumped and down and begged to have his own column. We got tired of the whining and finally gave in.
Don’t blame us if he’s not always “politically correct”. We’re too busy helping Dr. Caputo keep patient’s teeth
healthy to always be monitoring what Bailey is up to.
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Eclectic treasures at the Petals and
Pearls Boutique
taste. “A line from England called Dream Keeper
Reveal has been very popular,” she says, “and the
Singing Heart Jewelry with chimes has also proven
to be popular.”
But if customers want a genuinely one-ofa-kind piece, all they have to do is ask. “We do
handmade jewelry upon request for our own line
called Sweet Saint,” Castellano reveals.
When her shop debuted last June, Castellano
decided to offer another aspect—another
business, really—to inject even more delight into
customers’ lives. Party In A Cup specializes in
private tea parties celebrating everything from
baby and bridal showers to birthdays. This isn’t
just another tearoom; in fact, it’s by appointment
only, allowing Castellano and her staff to
customize every last detail. “I want each person’s
experience to be special—just for them,” she says.
Another way Party In A Cup differs from runof-the-mill tearooms is that its proprietor knows
a thing or two about tea. Castellano, who is of
English and Irish decent, has been “taking tea,” as
she says, and making scones her whole life.
She compares her businesses to the
experiences she’s had as a patient of Dr. Caputo:
completely unique and lots of fun. Oh, and
refreshingly un-trendy. “As far as trends go, I’m
probably the only one not following them,” she
admits. But like her favorite dentist, her go-yourown-way approach has led to plenty of success
and a long list of happy customers.
Contact Information
Petals and Pearls Boutique/Party in A Cup
Hours: Monday-Sat 11-5, open Sunday
for private parties
170 South Chillicothe Rd.
Aurora OH 44202
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February is a the big
month for hearts
A
merican Heart
Month may
be the most
important healthrelated event of the
year. At least we
think so, because we
have a "heartfelt"
concern for you.
Take a few minutes away from your
work to consider what you personally can
do to keep your heart strong and beating
regularly. Even if you know the drill, check
your blood pressure, decide if you'd be
healthier if you lost a few pounds, and
figure out whether those potato chips and
cookies are your best choice for break time.
They're loaded with cholesterol!
The next thing in the month of hearts is
Valentine's Day. Make your sweetheart or
partner know you care by giving a card or a
flower (forget the candy because you'll eat
your share of that).
If your sweetheart's happy, chances are
that you'll be happy too.
When it comes to your boss and your
co-workers, be sure to "have a heart" for
them. Try to understand where they're
coming from and what they're dealing with.
Offer to help if you can.
A pleasant "good morning" can move
you and your co-workers toward a polite
and caring day. Who could be rude after
that nice greeting?
We know you don't have to be
reminded to put your heart into your
work. You're probably already doing it,
which explains why you're making such an
important contribution to the organization.
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institution and not a diploma mill. Hey, you
know how puppy mills produce puppies
and diploma mills produce diplomas? Well,
I used to think that General Mills turned out
GENERALS! (Let’s keep this PRIVATE, but I
made a MAJOR booboo.)
You’ll have to help your pooch decide his
aptitudes. He might be cut out for a science
and technology focus or then again he might
benefit more from a liberal “arfs” college.
Some classes and instructors are super
tough (saying “My master shredded my
dissertation” won’t cut it), but then there are
others that are extremely simple. Like Public
Speaking. All the teacher has to do is drill
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Check your leadership style
t's good to know that, whatever
your main leadership style may be,
you don't have to stick with it in all
situations. Check these styles and decide
when it will be best for you to use them.
* The autocratic style. Also called the
directive style, it calls for telling people
what to do and expecting them to do it
immediately. Usually, it works well with a
new employee who has no experience in
your field and needs a lot of direction.
* The participative style. It includes
input from others and working with them
in decision making and problem solving. It
gives you an opportunity to judge how well
they are developing.
* The hands-off style. It provides
employees with the
opportunity to determine
a process and to affect
into you “Public speak! Public
speak!”
Of course the Speech &
Theater department also has opportunities
for budding thespians to “tread the boards.”
Some of my favorite plays include “Cat On
A Hot Tin Roof (Hope He Falls Off),” “The
Garbageman Cometh,” “Sundays In The
Park With Frisbee,” “Fleaspray,” “Bring In Da
Noise, DON’T Bring In Da Roadkill,” “Jersey
Good Boys,” and “The Importance of Biting
Ernest.”
Canines with a knack for journalism will
want to try out for the student newspaper.
The aforementioned Hank tried it, but
the only scoop he brought in was one for
KIBBLE.
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the outcome. It works especially well
with seasoned salespeople who take
initiative. You will want to avoid secondguessing, which can harm the salesperson's
performance.
* The individualized style. You decide
how much direction an individual needs in
a certain situation and how much of your
leadership is required.
An experienced person may not need
much direction. But when circumstances call
for it, you need to lay it on the line to solve a
problem.
Most bosses and managers can determine
what type of leadership should be used in
each situation and with each individual.
The tricky part is choosing the right style
for the right person under the
right circumstances.
Dogs should not get sucked in by the
misleading advertising of college, however.
My friend Bingo put in all the extra effort to
earn a so-called “master’s degree” and STILL
wasn’t allowed on the sofa.
If your dog decides to join a fraternity
or sorority, he/she should be prepared
for HAZING. That might consist of having
CLOTHES put on them and being paraded
across campus, or engaging in a chug-alug contest with one of those politically
incorrect super-flush toilets.
If your dog can tough it out academically,
you’ll have to throw him a lavish graduation
party, with banners announcing “The Dog
Did It!”
Okay, so that plan needs work…
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In spite of his victory speech NASCAR champ
expected to bring a new era to stock car racing
B
rad Keselowski celebrated his
NASCAR points title on ESPN
sipping from an enormous
beer glass and playfully tossing around
compliments laced with some of the
gentler cuss words.
At that point, some doubted that
the 28-year-old could become the chief
ambassador of the sport. But the interview
video went viral and it soon became
apparent the new champ could possibly
usher in a new era for racing.
Detroit native Keselowski is a "free spirit
who can alternate between the cerebral
and charmingly goofy as quickly as his crew
changes tires," according to Nate Ryan of
USA Today Sports.
Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick
Hendrick says the new champ lives for
racing and is focused on the team, not just
his own role in it.
According to the Los Angeles Times,
Keselowski won't even be keeping his
enormous NASCAR trophy on the home
fireplace. The trophy will be kept at Penske
Racing so the whole team can enjoy it.
According to comments provided by
Ford Racing, Keselowski said he doesn't
keep trophies at his house.
"I don't believe in
building a shrine to
myself. It's kind of
weird."
Penske
has switched
from Dodge
to Ford cars for
2013.
NASCAR owners and enthusiasts hope
Keselowski's brassy youthfulness will
attract a whole new category of young, hip
fans to racing.
It's a fact
Getting NFL players to sleep
T
o make sure players
are wide awake and
energetic for games, at
least three NFL teams organize
snooze time and place. In order
to acclimate players to Eastern
time, San Francisco moved its
team to an Ohio hotel before a
game with the New York Jets.
The Jets pre-set the room
temperatures to the preferred 68
degrees in all hotel rooms. And the
Baltimore Ravens begin practices
later to help players acclimate to
West-Coast time.
Choosing the right gift for
Valentine's Day or birthday
Y
ou could be surprised to learn what
type of gift the recipient will really
appreciate.
A study reported in the Journal of
Experimental Social Psychology shows
that cash was appreciated by
recipients even more than the
gift they had originally asked
for.
The journal also says that
when it comes to engagement
rings, a larger diamond
doesn't always bring greater
appreciation.
In another finding, they say
choosing a thoughtful, heartfelt
gift makes the giver feel
closer to the recipient, but the
recipient doesn't necessarily
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feel closer to the giver.
You can give a gift card that can be used,
for instance, in any store for gas, groceries,
clothes or an appliance.
Cranberry-Almond
Chicken Salad
Ingredients
• 2/3 cup slivered almonds
(Substitute chopped walnuts,
skip step 1)
• 3 cups chopped cooked
chicken
• 3/4 cup sweetened dried
cranberries (Substitute raisins)
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1/2 small sweet onion, diced
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon
juice
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake
almonds in a single layer in
a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes
or until lightly toasted and
fragrant. Cool completely in
pan on a wire rack (about 15
minutes).
2. Stir together almonds,
chicken, dried cranberries, and
remaining ingredients; serve
immediately, or cover and chill
up to 24 hours.
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Artichoke-Pecan Chicken
Salad: Substitute 1 cup
coarsely chopped pecans
for almonds and 1 (14-oz.)
can artichoke hearts for
cranberries. Drain artichokes,
and pat dry with paper towels.
Coarsely chop artichokes.
Proceed with recipe as
directed.
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Petals and Pearls Boutique ....................... Pg 1
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Bailey Goes to College ............................. Pg 1
Check your leadership style ...................... Pg 2
Cranberry-Almond Chicken Salad Recipe ...... Pg 3
Choosing the right Valentine's gift .............. Pg 3
Honoring Washington, Lincoln and all past presidents on Presidents' Day
O
n Monday, the 18th of February,
we remember the most beloved
presidents in American History,
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Though it would not be possible to create
a holiday for all of the 41 other past
presidents, we remember and honor them.
On this day, individual states particularly
honor their favorite sons who served as
president. Some states have one or two
presidents, but many others have several.Virginia
had eight presidents: George Washington,
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe,
William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary
Taylor and Woodrow Wilson.
Ohio was the birthplace of seven:
Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford Hayes,
James Garfield, Benjamin Harrison,
William McKinley, William Howard Taft and
Warren Harding.
Massachusetts has four favorite sons
who were presidents of the United
Groundhog is set to give his
spring weather prediction
A
ll over the United
States and Canada,
groups of people
gather in anticipation of an
important appearance.
In Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil is the groundhog
star. He's celebrated with a festive atmosphere of music and
food. During the ceremony,
which begins well before
the winter sunrise, Phil
emerges from his temporary home. If he sees
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his shadow and returns to his
hole, he has predicted six more
weeks of winter-like weather. If
he doesn't go back, he predicts
six weeks of good weather.
Less-famous groundhogs
are welcomed in many cities
and towns.
In Nova Scotia, Shubenacadie Sam is the star for the
day. The name in the Micmac
language means 'place full
of ground nuts' -- great
for groundhogs!
States: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John F.
Kennedy and George H.W. Bush. New York had
four presidents, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin
D. Roosevelt, Martin Van Buren and Millard
Fillmore.
John Adams, second president of the
United States was elected in 1797. He
was the first president to live in the White
House. He and his wife, Abigail, moved there
in 1800, while the building was still under
construction.
AARP plays the field with an
D
over-50 dating service
ating websites used to
help singles get acquainted
with extended online
communication before meeting in
person. Now, new sites plan offline
activities right away.
The AARP service is one of them.
A quarter of the group's 37 million
members are single, and more than half
are younger than 70, they say.
It's launching its dating enterprise
in partnership with a site called
HowAboutWe.com. It solicits ideas for
interesting dates and connects potential
partners who like the suggestions
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and want to go out. The idea is to get
people offline right away. It focuses on
one ingredient that online dating sites
don't provide: a reality check. Face-toface chemistry is important.
Other sites are making similar efforts
to get people offline, including Match.
com, DinnerDate and Grouper.
Grouper says a member will spend
about five minutes online and about
two
hours
at a bar
with
friends.
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