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DAYTON ›› LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

Jean Holloway took great pride in her professional and personal life L

ast month, Jean Holloway passed away from metastatic breast cancer. I would like to dedicate my column to her and to provide a portion of her obituary. She played an integral role in us launching Dayton Magazine. Her general interest in our idea followed by encouragement through the years gave me a meaningful ally in the Dayton business community. I have come to appreciate that her positive influence was not exclusive to us but to many throughout the region. Thank you Jean.

OBITUARY HOLLOWAY, Jean, age 39, of Oakwood, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, from complications of metastatic breast cancer.

Jean graduated from Fairmont High School, earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Wright State University, and her Master’s in Business & Change Management from Antioch University. Jean was Director of Communications & Development at PSA Airlines. Preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Richard Hotopp, and maternal grandmother, Evelyn Gambone. She is survived by her loving husband, Jacque “Tony” Holloway; son, Keaton Eliot Holloway; parents, Jack and Jackie Webster and brother, James Webster; maternal grandfather, Leo Gambone; paternal grandmother, Norma Hotopp and a loving extended family.

Jean had a lifelong love of ballet, and danced at the pre-professional level. Her favorite performance was Swan Lake with Ballet de Jeunesse. Jean loved going to concerts, from Guided by Voices and The Sailing to Britney Spears. Jean took great pride in her professional life and helped two organizations, Aileron and PSA Airlines, to define their mission and their voice in the business community.

Jean and Tony’s son, Eliot, brought her life its greatest joy in 2014. She loved him fiercely and worked hard to manage her cancer so that she could have as much time with him as possible. The family wishes to thank Dr. Tarek Sabagh and the MVH Oncology team for their excellent care.

Jean was an advocate for the American Cancer Society Action Network, working to keep federal funding for cancer research in place. Her work with METAvivor was important to her because this organization is dedicated solely to metastatic breast cancer research. Donations can be made in her honor to METAvivor.org.

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DAYTON ›› CONTENTS

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Schools 49 Find out about some of Dayton’s Outstanding Educators and learn what some area schools offer besides reading, writing and arithmetic. By the Editors

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 4 LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

34 INSIDE DINING

6 DIALOGUE

By Ginny McCabe

By Eric Harmon

Tweets, posts and letters from our readers.

7 UPFRONT

Troy man experiencing a wild ride in his first business venture. By Eric Spangler

8 COMMENT

Victory Project founder provides a foundation of hard work, faith and love for young men. By Jim Bucher

10 HISTORY

Two famous men were in the same class at Central High School in 1890. By Leo DeLuca

11 Q&A

7 Questions with Country Applefest’s Jessie Lyn Fisher. By Noah Tong 12 SCENE

24 DAYTON LIVE

Great food, affordable prices help keep Benjamin’s the Burger Master a packed place, plus listings.

39 HOME

Remodeling a bathroom can be an excellent investment. By Eric Spangler

44 SURVIVAL

Children screamed as tornado’s winds sought to rip them from mother’s arms. By Tim Walker

46 INNOVATION

Jay Kinsinger rides into the future on his one-of-akind wooden bicycles. By Keely Brown

113 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Profile by Sanford brings one-on-one weight loss coaching to the Dayton area. By Kevin Michell

115 LIVE WELL DAYTON

Congenital heart defects mean a lifetime of care.

By Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti

By Beth Langefels

123 GUIDE TO GAMING

62 GUIDE TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Here’s a comprehensive guide to private schools in the Miami Valley.

27 A&E CALENDAR 32 STYLE

68 2019 GUIDE TO COLLEGES

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SPECIAL INSERT - PAGE 93 KMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The KMO Chamber of Commerce is helping local businesses succeed.

121 CULINARY ARTS

Montgomery County Educational Service Center provides needed assistance to school districts.

66 LEARNING

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Indiana Wesleyan University celebrates 100 years of higher education. By Tim Walker

60 SUPPORT

Children’s Historical Publishing connects at-risk youth to their future through stories of Dayton’s past. By Val Beerbower

Miamisburg offers shoppers the opportunity to find the perfect gift. By Laura Leavitt

90 HIGHER EDUCATION

S p r in g Va ll e y A c a d e m y e nr i c h e s s t u d e n t s academically and spiritually. By Tim Walker

AND UNIVERSITIES

Colleges and universities in the Dayton area redefine higher education standards, plus listings

Executive chef Kenny Arnold puts his heart and soul into everything at View 162. By Ginny McCabe A wealth of options and appeals showcase Ohio’s diverse casino scene. By Noah Tong

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DAYTON ›› CONTRIBUTORS Jim Bucher has covered every local business, nonprofit, higher education institution and family event across the Miami Valley on WDTN Channel 2 for more than 25 years. Honors include induction in the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame and as a “Dayton Original” from the city of Dayton. In addition to his column here in Dayton Magazine ‘Buch’ handles marketing and PR with his business Buchtvguy.com.

Leo DeLuca’s writing has been featured by Ohio Magazine, Aviation for Women, Pitchfork and more. DeLuca is also a radio reporter for WYSO and WVXU. His work has won several awards.

Beth Langefels has been a freelance writer in the Dayton area for more than a decade, publishing in the Dayton Daily News, the Vandalia Drummer News and the Dayton B2B Magazine. She works for the Miami Valley Division of the American Heart Association as the communications and marketing director.

Laura Leavitt is a writer and editor living just north of Cincinnati in Hamilton. She specializes in writing about sustainable living, food/drink, nonprofits and small businesses.

Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti is a writer, speaker and owner of Hilltop Communications.

She is the author of four published books, including Fast, Cheap, and Good: Sustainability, One Choice at a Time. She and her husband, Dan, have lived in Dayton for more than 20 years and are active ballroom dancers.

Ginny McCabe is a best-selling author, an award-winning journalist, media professional, speaker and teacher. Her work may be seen in publications like Journal-News and Reuters. Her books have been published

by Thomas Nelson/Harper Collins & Standard Publishing. She has spent decades covering topics like news, business, real estate and entertainment. She serves on the board of Greater Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists.

Timothy Walker is a 51-yearold writer who lives in Dayton with his wife, Elizabeth, their two children and a houseful of dogs. He was born and raised in West Virginia and he sold his first story in 1988.

In his spare time he enjoys writing and reading weird fiction, offbeat films, jazz music and cooking chili. He is also an ordained minister.

Val Hunt Beerbower lives in Dayton with her husband, Mike.

A graduate of Ohio University, Beerbower’s career in print and digital media spans more than 12 years. The couple spends their time updating their centenarian home, cruising bike paths and rivers, and taking in the vibrant downtown Dayton scene.

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DAYTON ›› UPFRONT

Hold On Tight Troy man experiencing a wild ride in his first business venture

BY ERIC SPANGLER

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than Smith is on a wild ride.

Smith, founder and owner of SmithFly Designs, is in the midst of shifting the company away from making fly fishing gear exclusively and toward a more general market for those who simply enjoy spending time outdoors. The company name is also expected to change to SmithCoe. Currently the company’s top two products are a lightweight raft that can be carried by two people into waters that were previously inaccessible to other rafts and a tent that floats on the water.

The company started in Smith’s mind more than two decades ago when he doodled ideas for outdoor products as a visual communication design student at The Ohio State University. After graduation and several years working at various design firms Smith found himself staring at a possibility of being laid off during the Great Recession.

His wife suggested he start a business

while still working so in case he was laid off he would have somet hing to f a l l bac k on .

In 2010 Smith started making his first product, a fishing pack with removable pouches that could be configured and customized by the angler.

He made the products on the weekends while still working full time at a design firm.

Then, around 2015, he quit his design firm job and started his business full time in a building in his hometown of Troy.

A friend mentioned that he’d like a lightweight raft so Smith designed, made some tweaks, and produced his first three-person Big Shoals raft. “By the time we had the first one done I had about 12 more sold,” says Smith.

Another friend told Smith he was running out of land for more sites at his campground on a river and he could add more sites if someone made a tent that floated. Again, Smith designed and built the company’s first Shoal Tent, a first-of-its-kind inflatable floating raft with a tent topper that allows people to sleep on the water.

“A couple months later we launched and it went kind of viral and a year later we probably had 100 million views of it on Facebook and across social media and website traffic,” says Smith. “So it kind of

Troy native Ethan Smith designed and built the Shoal Tent, a first-of-its-kind inflatable floating raft with a tent topper that allows campers to sleep on the water. took on a life of its own.”

But the popularity of his products led to a delay in getting his products to customers because he didn’t have an inventory of products on hand. He needed more capital to build up inventory.

Smith was recently featured on an episode of the TV show The Profit, starring Marcus Lemonis, CEO of the multibilliondollar corporation Camping World. During the episode Lemonis offers Smith $1 million for a 50% stake in the company, which Smith accepted.

Now Smith is ready to launch his newest product, the cabana raft, a recreational—or party version—of the Shoal Tent that serves as a swim platform with no sides. It’s another product in the company’s inflatables line that is now driving the company’s growth.

It’s all part of an exciting business ride that Smith compares to riding a mechanical bull. “You just sort of hold on tight and try not to get thrown off.” n DAYTON MAGAZINE . August/September 2019

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DAYTON ›› COMMENT

A Life’s Calling

Victory Project founder provides a foundation of hard work, faith and love for young men

BY JIM BUCHER

Victory: An act of defeating an enemy.

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onnie Bush is on a one-man mission and has the credentials for it.

The former officer with Riverside and ranger with Five Rivers MetroParks would observe the daily happenings on the mean streets and was inspired to do his part.

“Growing up in a blue-collar family with Appalachian roots I found my home life,

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while not perfect, was intact and had parents who strongly emphasized hard work, education and faith,” says Bush.

While serving the community Bush says this wasn’t always the case.

“I discovered many families did not have this firm foundation to lean on. In fact, it was not unusual to be called to a home where a family crisis, usually a single mother, had reached the point where the parent would ask the police to discipline or remove their child from the home. I was saddened to see families turning to the social and justice systems as a surrogate parent and knew this was only a short-term solution,” Bush says.

In 2007, Bush began his research and development period. This included learning about other nonprofits serving the community and meeting with juvenile court officials to see how best to help reduce recidivism. He often credits meetings with juveniles locked up and their parents with being the most influential in creating the Victory Project.

The Victory Project is a 501(c)3 faithbased, nonprofit organization that provides an after-school mentoring program for disengaged young men. It can currently

The Victory Project, a faith-based nonprofit organization, provides tutoring sessions, study hall and homework assistance for young men at its facilty at 409 Troy St. in Dayton.

serve up to 45 youth at a time in its facility at 409 Troy St. in Dayton.

“One of our main goals is help young people discover the life God intended. And we start by avoiding the ‘Pillars of Poverty,’ which, according to a 2003 Brookings Institute study, are dropping out of high school, having a criminal history and a child before marriage,” says Bush, Victory Project’s founder and CEO. The Victory Project’s 3E curriculum offers weekly, individualized tutoring sessions, study hall and homework assistance. The staff and volunteers work closely with parents and teachers to develop a steady message of love and accountability between school, home and the Victory Project.

Thanks to parents and teachers, this is greatly influenced by staff accessing the student’s digital school records for daily grades, assignments and attendance. These classes introduce the young men to general

life, financial leadership, spiritual and character-building skills.

“Also, (Victory Project) teaches entrepreneurship with a micro-enterprise called Victory Improvement Project. Victory Project youth, alongside their business mentors, operate the business while earning money, building their employment history and learning work ethics. The Victory Improvement Project provides landscaping, residential and commercial construction and hauling services.

Participation in workdays requires that the members maintain the expectations listed in Victory Improvement Project’s contract that each student signs and agrees to fulfill. When all weekly expectations are fulfilled then the student is eligible to work. At Victory Project, work is the reward, says Bush.

“We teach and model life skills and moral character, recreational and faith-based activities and encourage the students to attend a local church on Sunday,” he says.

Bush also saw many young men whose lives were extremely inconsistent; food,

housing, and even family members changed often. He saw that an intense, all-encompassing intervention approach was needed where young men and mentors could spend 25 to 40 hours a week together.

This would establish a relationshipbased prog ram, where love and accountability would be distributed on an individual and purposeful basis. Bush put it this way, “(Victory Project) is a greenhouse. It’s a place where a young life can be cultivated, fed, watered and even pruned. Over time roots begin to grow deep and strengthen. So, when it’s time to transplant outside this young person has a strong foundation of hard work, faith and love to survive life’s changing seasons and the storms which will inevitably come.”

So far Victory Project has mentored more than 200 young men in 10 years. Each back story is unique, but one sticks out.

“One of (Victory Project’s) very first students was an enforcer for a local gang, ‘GC’. We met during the research and development period of (Victory Project). GC was doing two years for being involved in

a shooting. After being released he joined (Victory Project) and eventually become our first full-time employee. Now, he’s married with a beautiful family and has a highly valued skill trade career,” Bush says.

It works with no government assistance. “(Victory Project) is funded exclusively through private and corporate donation and grants. We need ‘Shareholders,’ these are monthly contributors who provide operational support to keep (Victor y Project) open. We are currently running a campaign to close a $60,000 funding gap.

Also, we need advocates to share our story with family, friends, churches, foundations and businesses,” he says.

The mission isn’t accomplished, but Bush and Victory Project are making a dent. “I’d like to see in our next 10 years to double in size, having over 60 students. There will be a west campus and other campuses around the Tristate area.”

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DAYTON ›› HISTORY

A Small World Two famous men were in the same class at Central High School in 1890

BY LEO DELUCA

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wenty-seven students gathered outside Dayton’s Central High School for the 1890 class portrait. Two of these students — Paul Laurence Dunbar and Orville Wright — would one day change the world.

Paul Laurence Dunbar became the world’s first internationally acclaimed African American poet. Orville Wright, the world’s first pilot. But while walking the halls of Central High School, the young men were far from famous—they were simply two unassuming friends who, remarkably, landed in the same small class.

“I was the only negro in the class and apparently popular,” Dunbar later says, reflecting on his high school years. “My chums encouraged me. My teachers encouraged me.”

Wright, on the other hand, was considerably less memorable. His ninth-grade botany instructor William Werthner described him as, “A quiet, reserved boy, faithful in his work, but not strikingly different from the rest.”

In 1886, around his freshman year, Wright started a printing business. Soon after, Wright’s older brother, Wilbur, joined the enterprise, marking the Wright brothers’ first foray as business partners.

Rather than graduate, Wright left the class of 1890 before his senior year to fo-

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The Central High School Class of 1890: Paul Laurence Dunbar stands on the far left, back row.

Orville Wright is tucked in the middle. Central High School stood at Fourth and Wilkinson in downtown Dayton.

cus on the printing company. One of his earliest clients was Paul Laurence Dunbar.

Having a close friend in the printing business afforded Dunbar the ability to start his own newspaper, the Dayton Tattler. Only three issues of the Tattler are known to exist. The first edition features a particularly intriguing headline: “Airship Soon to Fly,” with Dunbar referencing E.J. Pennington’s dirigible flying machine.

Dunbar and Wright eventually grew apart. Following high school, Dunbar wrote prolifically while working varied jobs, including a stint at the Library of Congress. Along with printing, the Wright brothers opened a Dayton-based bicycle company. They also started studying aeronautics.

On Dunbar’s 24th birthday, June 27, 1896, he received a glowing Harper’s Weekly review from the prominent Ohio-raised literary critic William Dean Howells. The review quickly brought him fame and he was soon traveling internationally.

Years later, Dunbar would inspire writers Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston,

Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou and many others. Angelou titled her 1969 autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings after a line in Dunbar’s poem Sympathy.

By the end of the 19th century, Orville’s fascination with flight took full form. On Dec. 17, 1903, Orville made the world’s first controlled, powered, sustained flight on the windswept beaches of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Dunbar died on Feb. 9, 1906, at the age of 33 from complications brought on by tuberculosis. He is buried in Dayton at Woodland Cemetery.

Orville Wright lived on for more than four decades, dying from a heart attack at age 76 on Jan. 30, 1948. He is also interred at Woodland.

Although Woodland Cemetery covers roughly 225 acres, the world’s first internationally acclaimed black poet and the world’s first airplane pilot rest mere steps from one another in section 101.

Here they lie. Reunited in the end.

Old friends. Two Central High School classmates determined to test the world’s boundaries. n

DAYTON ›› Q&A

7 Questions with Country Applefest’s Jessie Lyn Fisher

BY NOAH TONG

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verseeing a 17-member committee, Jessie Lyn Fisher has been chairwoman of Lebanon’s Country Applefest for three years. The festival, hosted at Warren County Fairgrounds, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. It picks back up on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Boasting free admission and free parking, Country Applefest promises crafts, entertainment and seemingly endless apple-centric food attendees always find delicious. Fisher is also lead singer for T&T Band, a musical group performing on the Saturday of the event.

What are your responsibilities as chairwoman of Country Applefest?

We reach out to country crafters who have a willingness to bring their own goods to our event. We try to make sure everything is homemade and home crafted. We also do entertainment in the form of local vendors and local musicians that have great showmanship that hopefully brings people out.

What makes the Warren County Fairgrounds a good location for Applefest?

There is so much parking, it’s easier for the vendors to set up and get in and out of and it’s not one street. It’s a whole entire fairground with many buildings and a parking lot.

Could you walk me through each day of the event?

Saturday is our country day. The entertainment is from the Lebanon Grand Opry House. The T&T band, or house band, and the band Doublecross will be there as well. On Sunday we are going with an oldies theme. Tyler Christopher (an Elvis impersonator) and Terry Riley (a fabulous pianist) will perform.

ABOVE: Country Applefest at the Warren County Fairgrounds offers crafts, entertainment, free parking and plenty of apple-centric food.

RIGHT: Jessie Lyn Fisher has been chairwoman of the Country Applefest for three years.

What types of foods and drinks will be there?

There are amazing food vendors. We have a rib eye steak guy that has been here for years. They provide a nice rib eye steak sandwich with Italian sausages and burgers. And, of course, anything that is apple-related is appropriate. Each vendor we want to bring something apple-flavored to the event.

Does this event target or attract any specific demographics such as families or students?

We want it to be a family event. We do not have one drop of alcohol on this whole festival. You will not find a beer booth or a tent.

Do you believe the local vendors experience a boost in sales following this event?

Absolutely! They love sharing the fact through their company they have a part in Country Applefest. We try to

keep it local so these local businesses can shine in their hometown as well.

What is your favorite part of the event?

The music! I perform at the Lebanon Grand Opry House and I’m an entertainer with the T&T band and I think it’s so awesome that we get to be part of such an amazing event. I’ll tell you what, to have such an amazing event in my hometown, knowing I attended as a child, is special. I just want to keep it going for my grandchildren and great grandchildren to visit. Entertainment is a big part of it, but local goods and hometown feel make it the best place in the world to hang out on a Saturday and Sunday with your family. n DAYTON MAGAZINE . August/September 2019

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DAYTON ›› SCENE Better Business Bureau Eclipse Integrity Awards

The Better Business Bureau recognized organizations and individuals demonstrating superior commitment to ethics and integrity in the marketplace at its Eclipse Integrity Awards May 14 at the David H. Ponitz Center, 444 W. Third St., Dayton.

About 500 business leaders joined the Better Business Bureau for the event.

Crayons To Classrooms celebrated its win in the Eclipse Integrity Awards category for nonprofits with 0-50 employees.

Lavender Home Care Solutions took home the Eclipse Integrity Award honor in the 0-50 employee category.

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Cox Media Group Ohio was recognized as the Eclipse Integrity Award winner in the 100+ employees category.

The Dayton Foundation’s Patios, Partners and Philanthropy event

More than 75 financial advisers, attorneys and other professionals recently attended “Patios, Partners and Philanthropy,” a mixer hosted by The Dayton Foundation to bring together seasoned professionals with the next generation of Greater Dayton advisers. The free event held at the Dayton Country Club featured a “Meet and Greet” with members of the foundation’s Governing Board and its Development Committee.

Nakia Lipscomb and Joshua Johnson

Brittany Brejnak, Jennifer Fox, Casandra Andres Rice, Jill Koorndyk and Suzanne McQuillan.

The Dayton Foundation’s “Patios, Partners and Philanthropy” networking event brought together more than 75 financial advisers, attorneys and other professionals at the Dayton Country Club.

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DAYTON ›› SCENE Carillon Park Rail Festival

The annual Carillon Park Rail Festival was conducted June 22-23. Held each June at Carillon Historical Park, this two-day family fun event featured free miniature train rides, live steam engines, model train displays, historical displays, train merchandise, rail vendors and much more. The event is presented by the Carillon Park Rail and Steam Society, which builds, operates and promotes the 1/8th scale railroad at the park.

The Carillon Park Rail and Steam Society built and operates the 1/8th scale Carillon Park Railroad as a working, interactive exhibit of the Carillon Historical Park Museum.

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DAYTON ›› SCENE Dave Bennett – Rockin’ the 50s Concert

The Miami Valley Community Concert Association finished its 2018-2019 concert season on Tuesday, May 21, with a performance by Dave Bennett – Rockin’ the 50s.

The group includes Michigan clarinet phenomenon and band leader Dave Bennett along with percussionist Doug Cobb, bassist Kurt Krahnke and pianist Jeff Kressler. Performing in front of a large crowd at the Centerville High School Performing Arts Center, Rockin’ the 50s featured music by legendary artists Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and many more. The new season kicks off on Sept. 14 with Shades of Bublé. Visit mvcconcert.org to learn more about the upcoming season and membership opportunities.

The Miami Valley Community Concert Association finished its 2018-2019 concert season with a performance by Dave Bennett – Rockin’ the 50s.

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Dave Bennett performs a guitar solo.

Victoria Theatre Association’s Discovery Classes

More than 357 young people have attended Saturday Discovery classes from Victoria Theatre Association at the PNC Arts Annex since it opened in December 2018. And new sessions are coming. From Imaginators! and Imaginators! Remix (both ages 7-11) to Broadway Remix (age 11 & up) and Acting Off-The-Cuff (age 12 & up), there’s something for everyone—including a Sensory Adventure Class (ages 13-18). For complete details visit victoriatheatre.com/create-learn/camps-classes.

Broadway Remix Informance Hamilton pose

Broadway Remix class across-the-floor work

Imaginators Remix Informance opening activity

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$20 in Advance • $25 at the door • $10 ages 3-17 • FREE to Dayton History Members & children under 3

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Saturday, September 14, 2019

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DAYTON ›› SCENE Woodland Historic Cemetery and Arboretum’s Headstone Cleaning and Restorations Workshop

Woodland Historic Cemetery and Arboretum, in partnership with gravestone restoration expert Misti Spillman, recently hosted a series of workshops for beginners who are interested in headstone cleaning and restoration. Two additional workshops will be available on Aug. 24 and Sept. 21. Cost is $30 per person and includes hands-on, one-on-one and group instruction on headstone preservation techniques. Participation is limited to 25 people per class. To register for any or all of the classes visit bit.ly/HeadstoneRestoration.

Misti Spillman teaches the workshop students basic restoration skills.

Misti Spillman cleans the ledger monument of Major David Ziegler, a Revolutionary War soldier and the first mayor of Cincinnati.

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Shoal Tents of Troy Now Available For Rent

The new Shoal Tents of Troy began offering rentals of its spacious floating tents on the Great Miami River at Treasure Island the weekend of June 28-29. Shoal Tents are the first-of-its-kind inflatable floating rafts with tent toppers that allows you to sleep on the water and Troy is the only place you can do this in the world. The rental dates for 2019 are limited with two weekends remaining, Aug. 2-3 and Aug. 23-24. For additional information, to reserve a tent or get pricing information visit the Miami County Visitors and Convention Bureau website at homegrowngreat.com.

Take a kayak out to the Shoal Tent to begin your adventure.

To reserve a Shoal Tent and get pricing information visit homegrowngreat.com.

Sleep under the stars, on the water and feel the river flow as it lulls you to sleep at Treasure Island Park, 409 N. Elm St., in Troy.

The rental dates of Shoal Tents for 2019 are Aug. 2-3 and Aug. 23-24.

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Story of Promise Children’s Historical Publishing connects at-risk youth to their future through stories of Dayton’s past

BY VA L BEERBOW ER

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illiam Bell was surprised and a little disappointed when he found out his stepchildren didn’t know some of Dayton’s most influential inventors. He was determined to remedy this and a passion project quickly blossomed into a publishing company that today offers 31 educational books designed to teach children not only prominent figures in Dayton’s history but books about cooperating with others, basic principles of law and, most recently, the women’s suffrage movement.

Bell founded the nonprofit organization Home Based Arts in 1994. His goal was to improve and enrich the lives of children through educational tools and programs in order to “help children develop their minds, character and appreciation for their community.”

This was particularly critical for atrisk youth and kids living in poverty.

Underfunded school districts lacked the resources and many of these children also came from tough home environments where daily needs like finding food surpassed the desire to supplement one’s formal education.

Bell wrote songs he thought would both entertain and educate children. The songs were well-received, but Bell sought better

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resources to assist teachers and illustrated books seemed to be the answer.

The Children’s Historical Publishing division launched in 2001 with the first title, Dayton: People, Places, and Things.

Later on, Home Based Arts was dropped from the name and the nonprofit stuck with Children’s Historical Publishing.

The activity books Children’s Historical Publishing produced integrated history, art, science and technology into engaging educational materials. Published with donations and grant money, these books were disseminated to hundreds of children.

To date, more than half a million children have received Children’s Historical Publishing books. “William wanted kids to ‘look up,’” says Joyce Reid Kasprzak, Children’s Historical Publishing executive director. “He wanted them to realize all the activity taking place in our city and that there are all kinds of possibilities for (their future). He wanted kids to believe in themselves through stories of other people.”

Children’s Historical Publishing had just a handful of titles when Bell died in 2006. Kasprzak stepped up from her board position to take the helm at Children’s Historical Publishing, and continues Bell’s mission to connect with children through

Derrick Scott (4th grade), Rushmore Elementary, Huber Heights educational storytelling.

Initial topics included Dayton inventors and inventions, but then subject matter branched into other areas, dictated by feedback Children’s Historical Publishing received from teachers. “Twice a year we gather our teacher advisory board and ask them what (issues) they think is important,” Kasprzak says. “With our schools

BE PART OF CHILDREN’S HISTORICAL PUBLISHING’S STORY Teachers and educators are encouraged to visit the website to browse titles and request books. Children’s Historical Publishing also accepts tax-deductible donations to continue its mission. chpsbooks.org

Nancy Slezak, author of Money Talks, Credit Talks, How to Buy a Home, attended the annual Book Expo at Sinclair Community College, featuring local authors.

in Dayton, Trotwood, Jefferson Township and the like all underfunded we feel it’s our responsibility as good citizens to help out.”

For example, in many socio-economically distressed school districts students are likely to encounter law enforcement and the legal system. In response, a couple titles emerged to help break down very complex issues into concepts and terms children could absorb.

Haki and the Rule of Law was penned by local attorney Merle Wilberding. A second publication, Haki Finds Common Ground was co-authored with University of Dayton School of Law professor and director of the Zimmerman Law Library Susan Newhart Elliott.

Moved by his desire to help at-risk children understand the world around them Wilberding says writing the books was very rewarding. “My motivation in writing both of these books was to introduce children and young adults to, literally, law and order,” he says. “All the basic aspects of the rule of law are there to help you live an orderly life and to understand the laws policemen, teachers, city officials are all contributing to your right to lead a productive, safe and sane life.”

New titles track with the “Me Too” movement and coincide with the centennial

anniversary of women’s suffrage. This is a topic close to Kasprzak’s heart. “In the early ’70s I was the first woman to be able to get a credit card without my husband’s (or father’s) signature,” she says. “I thought it was important for students to understand that women had to work hard to obtain the right to vote and enjoy privileges that help them be independent and financially secure.” She also wanted to tie in the importance of institutions like the Dayton Woman’s Club in advancing suffrage and other women’s issues.

Kasprzak called upon her friend and Woman’s Club historian Mollie Hauser to write a Children’s Historical Publishing title about the club. Hauser agreed, citing the need for people of all ages to have heroes and heroines and understand how they, too, could make a difference.

“For this book I chose to focus on women who were founding members of the Dayton Woman’s Club,” Hauser says. “Not only were they strong women they had set goals to improve their lives and the lives of their community. My intent in writing about these people is to help young girls and boys realize no matter their circumstances they can improve their lives.”

With its relevant content complemented with illustrations that also stay current, Children’s Historical Publishing books are well received. Debbie Robertson teaches language arts for sixth-grade students at Spinning Hills Middle School. She says she’s been incorporating the CHP books into her curriculum for at least five years.

“The books are engaging; they’re easier

to read and understand,” Robertson says.

“They like them because they’re consumable—kids like when they’re able to write in the books and do word activities.”

It’s not just kids who enjoy Children’s Historical Publishing books. Teachers like Robertson can incorporate the literature into their curriculum knowing the content has been created specifically to meet official criteria.

“The state says what’s required for each age group and we design our books to match that core curriculum,” Kasprzak says. “We cover a lot of ground in social studies, English, and history.”

Robertson agrees, saying the books also support national trends in pushing children to read nonfiction literature. “I think (fellow teachers) will find the books to be good teaching tools in terms of vocabulary, science, social studies, but also teach them a lot about where they’re from.”

The real power of Children’s Historical Publishing books isn’t the educational content. According to Kasprzak, the best reason to put a Children’s Historical Publishing title in the hands of a kid from Dayton is so they can see possibility through the stories of people who were also themselves “just a kid from Dayton.”

“Lots of these kids in inner-city schools don’t see the need or possibility of college or a rewarding career,” Kasprzak says. “If you’re hungry, or you don’t know where you’re sleeping, college seems too far away and unattainable. These books help kids have hope and let them know it’s possible to be whatever you want to be.” n DAYTON MAGAZINE . August/September 2019

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A&E Calendar of Events

AUGUST Canoegrass

Aug. 2-3 Canoegrass returns in 2019 for its 7th annual music festival. Listen to live music on the Great Miami River while enjoying activities like hiking, ziplining, yoga, volleyball and camping. $85 for weekend ticket, $50 for Saturday only ticket. Masters Outdoor Retreat, 5486 state Route 47, Houston. 417-2228, canoegrass.com.

Breakfast with the Beatles

Aug. 4 Attend this free open mic event, presented by 104.7 WTUE-FM, to sing along to your favorite Beatles songs while eating your way through a continental breakfast offered á la carte. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering.

296-3300, fraze.com.

Joe Bonamassa

Aug. 6 Two-time Grammy-nominated blues-rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa returns to Fraze Pavilion this August. Bonamassa

is an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. 8 p.m. $69-$219. Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. 296-3300, fraze.com.

Runway Fest

Aug. 9 Have a night of flight and fun at the eighth annual Runway Fest, where you’ll party on a real airport runway. Enjoy music, food, fireworks, inflatables and the chance to see a Wright B Flyer. 6-10 p.m. Free admission and parking. Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport, 10550 N. Springboro Pike, Miamisburg.

454-8230, flydayton.com.

Miami Valley Music Fest

Aug. 9-10 Celebrate this festival’s 14th year with great music, delicious food and creative vendors. Miami Valley Music Fest combines art and giving by showcasing the region’s best musicians and providing grants to regional charity organizations.

Weekend event. Tickets start at $35. Troy Eagles Campground, 2252 Troy-Urbana Rd., Troy. miamivalleymusicfest.com.

Bellwether Festival

Aug. 9-10 Experience music by day and stars by night at this two-day, two-stage alternative music festival with camping. This festival features over 20 artists and bands performing. Weekend event.

One-day general admission tickets start at $65, 2-day $109. Camping packages also available.

Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds, 10542 East state Route 73, Waynesville. bellwetherfest.com.

Germanfest Picnic

Aug. 9-11 Enjoy German food, drinks and live music at the 36th annual Germanfest. With over 40 local vendors, everyone in your family will love this cultural event. F 5-11 p.m., Sa 11 a.m.-11p.m., Su 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton. 429-9251, germanfestdayton.com.

Festival of the Vine

Aug. 10 Enjoy a Saturday afternoon filled with wine and live music. At this festival, sample wine from around the world while strolling through the “vineyards” of Lincoln Park.

3 p.m. Free. Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. 296-3300, fraze.com.

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Art on the Commons

Aug. 11 This popular Dayton festival is celebrating its 31st anniversary and features fine arts and crafts from more than 100 artists throughout the country. Art being sold includes jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photography, sculptures, glass and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. 296-3300, fraze.com.

Great Darke County Fair

Aug. 16-24 With an average of 250,000 visiting this event every year, you definitely don’t want to miss this annual county fair. Check it out for live entertainment, food, rides, harness racing, animal shows, tractor pulls and much more. 7 a.m.-midnight, F-Sa. $7 per person ages 12 and older, 11 and under admitted free. Darke County Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer St, Greenville.

548-5044, darkecountyfair.com.

Get the Led Out

Aug. 21 Returning by popular demand from their sold-out performances in 2017 and 2018, this tribute band captures the spirit of Led Zeppelin and brings it to the Fraze Pavilion concert stage. 7:30 p.m. $20 lawn/terrace tickets. Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. 296-3300, fraze.com.

Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival

Aug. 23-25 This family-fun festival features Middle Eastern food, entertainment, cultural displays, craft booths, dances and amusement rides for all ages. Authentic handmade Lebanese food will be available at this event. F 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Sa 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Su 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Free. St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Catholic Church, 5915 N Springboro Pike, Dayton. 428-0372, facebook.com/ thelebanesefestival.

Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival Bacon Fest

Aug. 17 Enjoy crispy and chewy bacon while listening to live music at this summer festival in Lincoln Park. Be sure to try delicious bacon-themed food from all the local restaurants in attendance. 3 p.m. Free. Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering.

296-3300, fraze.com.

Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

Aug. 17-18 Embrace the beginning of summer with all your favorite foods including sweet corn, barbecue and watermelon. Bring your kids and cute canines to this event that has something for everyone, including 180 arts and crafts booths and food vendors. Sa 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Su 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Community Park, 691 E. DaytonYellow Springs Road, Fairborn. 305-0800, fairbornsweetcornfestival.org.

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Aug. 24-25 Experience a weekend of live, world-class and award-winning music featuring Native American flute and folk singers. Relax while you meet performers and vendors from across the U.S. and enjoy music, arts and crafts, free educational workshops and presentations and great food. Sa 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Su 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Patricia Allyn Park, 7266 State Rt. 48, Springboro.

657-5466, facebook.com/theohiovalleyindigenousmusicfestival.

The Book of Mormon

Aug. 28-Sep. 1 Be sure to grab tickets when this Tony award-winning show comes to town— this musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Times vary. Tickets start at $30.

Victoria Theatre Association, 138 N Main St., Dayton. 228-7591, victoriatheatre.com.

The Taste

Aug. 29 Join The Taste at its 33rd annual festival this August. Enjoy entertainment and food samplings from over 30 local restaurants. 6 p.m.

Adults $25, $30 day of, children under 10 are $10 at the door. Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. 296-3300, fraze.com.

SEPTEMBER Dayton Reggae Festival

Sept. 1 Groove with the beat of the drums and be free to live in the life of the reggae moment during Dayton’s Downtown Summer Music Series. 1-8 p.m. Free. Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton. 281-2144, levittdayton.org.

Dayton Greek Festival

Sept. 6-8 Celebrate the 61st annual Greek Festival where tradition brings people together to celebrate all things Greek. Try delicious food, beer and wine while enjoying live music and dance performances. F and Sa 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Su 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. 224-0601, daytonannunciation.org.

Apollo 13 in Concert- Film with Live Orchestra

Sept. 7 “Apollo 13” tells the story of one of the most thrilling and suspenseful missions in the history of the American space program.

Watch the film and experience the score performed live by the Dayton Philharmonic.

8 p.m. Tickets available on website. Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, 126 N Main St #210, Dayton. 224-3521, daytonperformingarts.org.

Beavercreek Popcorn Festival

Sept. 7-8 Have an a-maize-ing weekend filled with popcorn-themed festival foods, live entertainment, a 5K popcorn run and crafts. The

festival also includes a children’s area with games, inflatables, contests and other activities. Sa 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Su 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Free. Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek.

602-2676, beavercreekpopcornfestival.org.

Hispanic Heritage Festival 2019

Sept. 14 The Hispanic Heritage Festival is back again this year with beautiful Latin music and delicious Latin food. The sounds of salsa, merengue, Mexico, Latin jazz, cumbia and bachata music will come alive at the biggest fiesta in Dayton. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free.

RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton. 532-9915, pacodayton.org.

Ohio Renaissance Festival: Pirates Weekend

Rubber Duck Regatta

Sept. 14 Join the United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton for the 16th annual Rubber Duck Regatta and watch as 20,000 rubber ducks are dropped by crane for a race to the finish. Adopt a duck to race and get the chance to win prizes. 4:30 p.m. Free.

RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton. 235-3825, daytonducks.com.

Sept. 14-15 Take a step back in time to watch jousting and sword fights, listen to live music and enjoy a wide selection of food. Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day with rollicking sea chanteys, the Pirate Stunt Show and Pirate Play Time. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults $18, $7.50 per person ages 5-12.

Renaissance Park, 10542 OH-73, Waynesville. 513-897-7000, renfestival.com.

ArtFest of Miami Valley

Sept. 15 Bring out your creative side at the fourth annual ArtFest, a festival for regional artisans and organizations to help cultivate

In memory of Robert W. Steele one of the most noted educators that ever taught in Dayton schools and who is resting peacefully at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.

an appreciation of the arts to the public through the sale of handmade products and educating about the intriguing processes in which their art is created. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Beavercreek Community Park, 760 Factory Rd., Beavercreek. 306-7277, infusion-art.org.

Dayton Concours d’Elegance

Sept. 15 Be sure to attend the Midwest’s premier automobile and motorcycle show to see 200 of the finest automobiles ever created.

The event features around 200 classic, antique cars and bikes that will be judged for around 30 awards. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Adults $25, children ages 3-17 $10. Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton. 293-2841, daytonconcours.com.

HoneyFest

Sept. 21 Learn how to save our pollinators at the fourth annual HoneyFest in Delco Park.

“Bee” sure to meet local Ohio beekeepers, honey vendors and educators. This Ohio Parks and Recreation Association awardwinning event will feature food trucks and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 1700 Delco Park Drive, Kettering. 296-2477, playkettering.org.

2019-2020 Concert Series

Shades of Buble

Saturday, September 14, 2019 @ 7:30pm

Steele High School Dayton, Ohio

University of Dayton Faculty Brass Quintet Monday, October 21, 2019 @ 7:30pm

Tajci—Waking Up in America Sunday, March 8, 2020 @ 2:30pm

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Concerts Presented at Centerville Performing Arts Center (Centerville High School) 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville, OH 45459

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Air Force Marathon

Sept. 21 The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event that has grown into a 13,500-participant event, with runners from all 50 states and 16 foreign countries. The 23rd annual marathon kicks off with military flyovers, parachute drops and fireworks. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Registration tickets range from $35-$170, spectators free. National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., Dayton. 800-467-1823, usafmarathon.com.

while celebrating the beginning of fall.

Sample home-made apple pie, freshly pressed cider, apple butter, apple fries and much more from local vendors.

Visit farm animal friends, take a tractor pulled wagon ride, and even meet Johnny Appleseed himself! 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Adults $7, Children ages 3-11 $5, children 2 and under are free. Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton. 890-7360, aullwood.audubon.org.

Haydn’s Creation: Season Opening Spectacular

Oktoberfest

Sept. 27-29 Celebrating more than 30 years of tradition, this annual festival features German beer, international foods, fine arts and crafts, kids’ activities, family entertainment and live music. F 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sa 12-11:30 p.m., Su 12-7 p.m. General admission tickets $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and youth in advance; prices increase by $2 day of. Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. 223-4278, daytonartinstitute.org.

Sebastian Maniscalco: You Bother Me

Sept. 21-22 The Dayton Opera, Ballet and Philharmonic will perform “The Creation” by Joseph Haydn. Composed in 1799 and inspired by Handel’s “Messiah,” Haydn composed “The Creation” as a musical rendition of one of the greatest stories ever written. Times vary.

Tickets available on website. Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, 26 N Main St #210, Dayton.

224-3521, daytonperformingarts.org.

Sept. 28 Prepare yourself for a weekend full of laughs with actor, best-selling author and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, who appeared Green Book, the Netflix Original special Stay Hungry and more. 7 p.m.

Tickets start at $39.75. Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, 26 N Main St #210, Dayton.

224-3521, daytonperformingarts.org.

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Aullwood Apple Fest

Sept. 21-22 Enjoy live music and artisan exhibitors

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DAYTON ›› STYLE

Picturesque Views Miamisburg offers shoppers the opportunity to find the perfect gift

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ith picturesque views of the Great Miami River just a few steps away, Main Street in Miamisburg is a perfect spot to browse for art, clothes and home decor. Miamisburg’s historic architecture offers inspiration to shoppers on the hunt for the perfect gift.

BY L AUR A LE AVIT T CURIOUS STYLES & COFFEE SHOP This shop offers a unique way to stay alert while shopping: a coffee bar! Sip a latte and find a perfect purse, handmade jewelry item, scarf, or another accessory. Then relax on the antique furniture to enjoy your handcrafted beverage! Prices vary.

M&CO. From the cutest signs to the best in gifts and jewelry, M&Co. is a great source of local-themed items like Miamisburg pillows. Lights, art pieces, and purses are sure to catch your eye at this locally owned boutique. Prices vary.

MIAMISBURG ART GALLERY Local artists exhibit their wares at this intimate and cozy gallery; from landscape scenes to humorous and detailed animal portraits, there’s something for everyone. Come back for one of the many painting classes offered in the studio. Art pieces range in price, generally from $35-$300.

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BLUSHN’GREY BOUTIQUE A clothing shop for light, colorful clothes that are both stylish and comfortable, you’re sure to find something that looks just right for just the right price, no matter the season. Blouses and dresses, $22 and up.

DAYTON ›› INSIDE DINING

Master of the Burger

Great food, affordable prices help keep Benjamin’s The Burger Master a packed place

BY GINNY MCCABE

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or nearly four decades, Benjamin’s The Burger Master has been serving locals with some of the best food around— including ribs, chicken and burgers—in a family friendly atmosphere with affordable prices. That’s why you can expect to see a crowd gather during lunch or dinner.

“Our mission is to bring comfort to the neighborhood and a lot of people like to come here because they know they are going to get a solid meal, something that’s going to fill them up, and it’s going to be delightful,” says Carrie Johnson White, co-owner, who runs the establishment with founder and co-owner John Riley.

“We have people from all walks of life that come here. We also have a lot of schools, churches, businesses and other organizations that come in to order.”

Riley opened the restaurant in the early 1980s. Johnson White, a Cleveland, Ohio native, started working at Benjamin’s The

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Burger Master in 1997. She served as the general manager for 12 years before becoming the co-owner last August. Prior to that, she was the assistant manager for 15 years.

She currently lives in Huber Heights with her husband.

“This is where I feel good. Any time you wake up in the morning and you’re happy to come to work this is where you should be,” says Johnson White, “I’m dedicated to this place. This is my heart, this is my livelihood and this is where I need to be.”

Benjamin’s The Burger Master offers good, old-fashioned southern cooking. It cooks everything on site from scratch and there’s a homey atmosphere. There’s one recipe book with all of the recipes in it. A lot of repeat customers come in, but there’s also a steady stream of newcomers. People often comment, “This is something like my mother used to make, or I haven’t seen that corn bread since my grandparents.”

The bottom line, people love the place.

Introduced to Benjamin’s The Burger Master by his brother-in-law, James Haley, of Huber Heights, has been a regular customer for a little over a year. He comes

Pam Blocker, Deborah Hill, Jay Jackson and Carrie Johnson White (co-owner.)

in every Saturday for lunch and often on Sunday’s. Haley says he has two favorites, “The hamburger and the macaroni and cheese.”

“I like the people. It’s unusual when you go to a place today that they know you by name and greet you when you come in,” Haley says “And, the cash-only is a nice touch. To me, it’s like don’t go beyond your means.”

When it comes to encouraging others to give it a try, Haley says, “The food is absolutely delicious and the people are lovely. You can’t get any better than that.

It makes me feel like I’m home. I hope to be back tomorrow for some yams.”

Of course, the signature made-to-order burger is served with ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and onion for $3.19. (or $3.39 with cheese.) Other stand-out burger options include a double hamburger or cheeseburger, a mushroom Swiss, a bacon cheeseburger and a pizza

burger. Plus, there are more sandwich choices like the fish or chicken fillet and barbecue beef. Make it a combo meal and save more money.

I tried a cheeseburger with ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato with a side of baked macaroni and cheese and a soft drink. I have to say it’s one of the most delicious burgers I’ve tasted in recent history. The meal definitely had a homemade appeal versus another standard offering from a fast-food chain. I stopped in on a Saturday and the place had a line forming before 11 a.m.

In addition to the famous burgers at Benjamin’s The Burger Master, beans and corn bread (possibly the biggest seller), chicken dinners, wing dinners, the BBQ rib dinner are also in demand with regulars. Dinners include two sides and a roll. A two-piece chicken dinner starts at $6.29.

Daily lunch specials offered throughout the week include comfort-food favorites like lasagna, meatloaf and chopped steak for $7.29. Popular sides for any meal include French fries, onion chips, okra, cole slaw, greens, corn, green beans and baked maca-

A hamburger and a side order of baked macaroni and cheese makes a delicious combination at Benjamin’s The Burger Master restaurant. roni and cheese. There are also dessert selections on hand such as old-fashioned peach cobbler, pecan pie, sweet potato pie and German chocolate cake.

“I enjoy meeting new people. That’s the most important thing is getting to know your customers,” says Renita Mitchell, night manager. “It’s mainly about them, because without them we wouldn’t be here. It’s always about the customers,” says Mitchell, who shares management

responsibilities with her sister, Sheiara Wright. “This is the best place in town.”

The restaurant staffs about 12 full and part-time employees. The dining room offers a sense of nostalgia in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. It’s a clean, comfortable and friendly environment.

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FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR 4432 Walnut St., Dayton 937-320-9548 flemingssteakhouse.com

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A Worthwhile Investment

Remodeling a bathroom can offer a great return on investment.

Remodeling a bathroom can add value and beauty to a home

BY ERIC SPANGLER

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emodeling a bathroom is one of the best investments a homeowner can make. The return on investment for a bathroom-remodeling project is typically between 70% and 75%, says Cathy Johnson, who co-owns Kitchens by Design in Kettering with her husband, Miles Johnson.

The key to getting the highest rate of

return on that newly remodeled bathroom, however, is making sure the materials, fixtures and colors will appeal to the largest number of home buyers when it comes time to sell, she says.

Someone could have a very high-end and a very expensive bathroom remodel completed that’s very specific to the homeowners own tastes and they will have a hard time selling the home because the bathroom doesn’t appeal to a broad range of buyers, says Johnson.

“We always used to say to ‘stay neutral’ and now we’re just saying ‘stay relevant’ to hit the most audience that you can,” she says. Staying relevant could mean making sure the house has at least one bathtub, says Johnson.

Having at least one bathtub in the home is important to reach the maximum number of homebuyers because families with children like to have a bathtub, she

says. By only having a shower or showers in the home would possibly eliminate those families with children from being interested in buying the home.

“I think families who have children look to having a tub for them and some women very much look forward … to having a good soak in the tub,” says Johnson.

Many people who already have a bathtub in one of their other bathrooms are looking to install a glass-enclosed shower only in the master bathroom, she says. “They are more than happy to lose the tub in the master bath,” says Johnson. “We are definitely seeing more showers then we are tubs.”

The trend to install massage tubs with water jets in the master bathroom is giving way to the fully glass-enclosed showers, she says. “The more glass you have seems to be the better,” says Johnson. “We don’t do very much of the bypass (sliding) doors DAYTON MAGAZINE . August/September 2019

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DAYTON ›› HOME anymore. It’s more of the swing doors,” she says. “They’re more custom designed.”

Another popular trend is the no-barrier shower, which means people don’t have to step up to get in the shower, says Johnson.

Not only is that a popular options for many families, but it’s also important factor for elderly homeowners who want to stay in their home as long as possible, she says.

For shower fixtures Johnson says traditional showerheads are still very popular—and to some extent, the rain showerheads—along with detachable, handheld showerheads. “Handheld showerheads are huge,” she says. “You take it down, you can spray yourself … you can reach body parts, so it’s a good thing.”

Another way to stay relevant when remodeling a bathroom is to install an adultsize toilet, she says. Standard toilet bowls have rims that are about 14 or 15 inches above the floor, while most adult-size or “comfort-height” toilets are 17 to 19 inches high which makes it easier to sit down and stand up from the toilet, Johnson says.

The taller toilets are popular with all generations, she says, not just the elderly.

The company has an example of both sizes sitting side by side in its showroom and nine times out of 10 people choose the taller toilet to install, says Johnson. “It’s just easier to lift off, so they are very popular.”

Another way to stay relevant and reach the maximum number of homebuyers at the same time is to use luxury vinyl tile as flooring, she says. “It’s not like your old rolled-out vinyl or your linoleum,” says Johnson. The luxury vinyl tile comes in planks or squares so they look like tiles and they are pretty much water resistant, if not waterproof, she says.

For a while heated tiles and floors were all the rage in bathroom remodeling projects, but the luxury vinyl tile flooring has become more popular, Johnson says.

“This still gives you the warmth without having all of the mechanical things that can happen with heated floors,” she says.

Their price points—which range from good, better and best—and the fact they look like expensive, high-end materials can explain the popularity of luxury vinyl tiles, says Johnson.

“It’s one of those things where you do get

Showers fully enclosed in glass are a popular option for homeowners. what you pay for,” she says. If a homeowner chooses a luxury vinyl tile in the better or best category the product will hold up well for a long time, Johnson says.

The neutral colors that have been a part of the bathroom scene for a while now—the gray and whites—are finally starting to be

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replaced, she says. “One of our suppliers that we’ve been with a long time just sent us and entire trifold of all these colors in green/blues and even a few reds, yellows, soft pinks for things like vanities and that type of thing,” says Johnson. “We’re seeing a lot more color being introduced because it’s been a little bit vacant the past few years.”

In addition to the colors, the lighter wood stains for cabinets and vanities have seen their popularit y increase.

“What we’re seeing from the industry is that some of the lighter woods are coming back,” she says.

Whatever material, fixtures or colors one chooses for a new bathroom many just want the feel of a spa, says Johnson.

“Whether it’s a bold man’s type of look or something in some soft, traditional look—just something that’s very Zen and spa,” she says.

So what will a new bathroom remodel cost? Of course it depends on the materials and craftsmanship needed to install certain materials, but homeowners can plan on spending between $12,000 and $25,000 for a new bathroom, says Johnson. n

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Searching for Home Children screamed as tornado’s winds sought to rip them from mother’s arms

BY TIM WALKER

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hen the roof came off the house I t hought we were dead,” my wife, Elizabeth, says to me later when it was all over. “But I just couldn’t let the kids know that.”

After dark on May 27—follow ing a pleasant, sunny Memorial Day—a series of storms swept through the Miami Valley bringing rain, hail and more than a

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dozen tornadoes with them. One of those, an EF4 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, the most powerful tornado to hit Montgomery County in 70 years, bulldozed its way through Harrison Township and literally smashed everything in its path—crushing businesses, churches and shopping centers, uprooting huge trees and utility poles and devastating hundreds of lives.

It also destroyed my home on Maplegrove Avenue while my wife, Elizabeth Wentz, and our two children, Hendrix, 11, and Storm, 7, cowered inside the house, clinging to each other beneath two blankets and screaming themselves hoarse at the top of our basement stairs.

In the United States, we measure the strength of tornadoes by the Enhanced Fujita scale, which rates such storms from 0 up through a maximum of 5. The scale went into effect in February 2007 and only 1.1% of tornadoes in the United States annually are classified as EF4.

Contributor Tim Walker’s home was destroyed after it was lifted off its foundation and moved 5 feet to the rear and 9 feet to the side by an EF4 tornado in Northridge on Memorial Day.

That EF4 rating means wind speeds between 166-200 mph, with major damage to buildings and with large, heavy vehicles— airplanes, trains, and large trucks—pushed over or picked up and thrown like toys. Large trees are snapped off close to the ground, or uprooted altogether, as my apple tree was.

Passenger cars are picked up and flung for large distances, and an EF4 will level even the best-built homes, making the generally advisable act of seeking shelter in an interior room insufficient to ensure survival.

“I’d been watching the news that night, and they were tracking the storms,” Elizabeth says. “We’ve all seen those weather alerts on TV so many times, and you almost ignore them half the time. On Memorial Day, though, it was different. At one point

Tim Walker’s home was destroyed by an EF4 tornado on Memorial Day, but his wife and children escaped the terrifying event unscathed by huddling under a blanket on the basement stairs.

after you left for work the phone rang, and it was my friend Shannon calling me from Brookville. She said ‘It’s really bad, Beth.

Make sure you and the kids take cover.’ I watched the news and when it started looking nasty I grabbed Hendrix and Storm and we headed for the basement stairs. Then the sirens went off and two seconds later it hit us. It was that quick.”

When the EF4 tornado hit Northridge it tore t he roof f rom our house, t he 1,200-square-foot home we’d purchased in 2005, the one we’d brought both of our children home to after they were born.

“We were under the blankets when the lights went out,” she says. ”And then it just ripped the roof right off the house. It was the loudest sound I’d ever heard—like a freight train or something. The wood was creaking and splintering, and the glass breaking— you could hear the beams snapping—and then the house started to come apart and suddenly we were being hit from all sides with all of this glass and plaster and debris, and mud … the kids were screaming. It was dark and so loud and the wind was literally trying to pull them away from me. Hendrix kept saying ‘Mommy! I don’t want to die!’ I swear to God, I’ve never been so scared in my entire life.”

I work full time, third shift, at the Caterpillar corporation’s big warehouse in

Clayton, Ohio. My shift starts at 11 p.m., and I generally leave our house at 10:30 p.m. so I can clock in on time. That evening I told my wife as I was walking out the door, “Keep an eye on the news and call me if it gets bad, OK? I love you guys.”

Now, as I write these words, 20 days have passed and I’m sitting in a motel room on Poe Avenue in Dayton. Our house is gone.

I have spoken to the Red Cross, to FEMA, to the Salvation Army. I have stood in endless lines and waited, cellphone in hand, on hold for hours, hoping for disaster relief that may or may not be forthcoming. We’re not sure what our next move is—without the support of our friends and family, we’d be completely lost.

But, and this is what matters to me, my wife and my kids are safe. Thank God. Yes, we have lost nearly everything we ever owned, but my family wasn’t hurt.

I was away at work when the tornado destroyed my home. My wife, Mama Bear, who will always be a hero to me, protected herself and our children from that awful windstorm, saving all of their lives by sheltering herself and those kids under several layers of blankets while hiding in the one spot in our home that was the safest, at the top of the basement stairs, in the dead center of the house.

The tornado tossed the roof of the house

into the backyard on top of our garden, crushing our jalapeno and Roma tomato plants. Then, still not finished with us, it picked the house up off its foundation, shifting it 5 feet to the rear and 9 feet to the left and set it back down again. The cinder block and steel shopping center which sat behind our property, barely 50 yards away, was destroyed.

It feels odd to say we were lucky, but lucky we were. My wife and kids are OK. They are unhurt, physically. We are survivors and all of our material possessions can be replaced.

They made it out of the storm alive. I repeat that to myself, over and over, like a mantra.

It gets me through the day.

Once the storm passed a neighbor of ours, Dustin, kicked in the door to our house and led my family to the relative safety of the cellar in his home across the street. That’s where I found them when I arrived soon after and I owe Dustin a debt that I’ll never live to repay.

When I left work at 11:45 p.m., I drove home as fast as I could, dodging trees and overturned cars on Interstate 75. Once I found my family I gathered them and our dogs together and we left Northridge in our Chevy truck, searching—searching for home—for a place where we might all feel like we were safe again.

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Wood to Go

A wood-framed electric bicycle by Sojourn Cyclery

Jay Kinsinger rides into the future on his one-of-a-kind wooden bicycles

BY KEELY BROWN

J

ay Kinsinger doesn’t just ride bicycles—he creates them.

Kinsinger’s love for cycling began the first time he rode a bike at age 6. He started building steel bikes when he was 14 years old and worked in bike shops throughout high school and college. As the years progressed he decided to combine his hobby for woodworking and his passion for cycling to create wooden bicycles.

“I saw some wooden bicycles pop up on

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the internet and thought, ‘That’s pretty neat,’” says Kinsinger. “I thought I’d give it a try.”

The idea took off, and Kinsinger transformed his personal project into a successful business—Sojourn Cyclery. The company takes custom orders from customers around the world and has constructed every model of bicycle imaginable. From a simple cruiser built for a retired couple in Florida to a tandem bike made for an “aficionado” in Toronto, each bicycle is unique in its own way.

Wynn and Susan Arnold ordered a custom-made wooden tandem bicycle from Sojourn Cyclery in April and say it’s worth every penny.

Kinsinger custom-made the tandem specifically for the couple. He took their weight, shoe size, inseam and body measurements to ensure the bike would fit them perfectly. After completing the bicycle, Kinsinger drove to Florida to present the tandem to the Arnolds.

The bicycle was even better than they expected.

“It’s lightweight, it’s beautiful and it’s functional,” says Susan Arnold. “There’s nothing like it. It’s just so much more than we ever thought it would be.”

Kinsinger, an associate professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Cedarville University, decided to use walnut wood for his bicycles after conducting a multitude of tests and determining that wooden frames are stronger, lighter and absorb road vibrations more efficiently than typical metal frames.

He tested a steel bicycle frame along with his wooden frame and discovered that the steel frame began to bend at 800 pounds while the wooden bike frame test had to be stopped at 1,200 pounds because the fixture holding the frame started to bend.

“I was blown away,” says Kinsinger.

“The wooden frame was lighter than steel frames. It just had a lot of positives—they’re obviously prettier, absorbed the road vibra-

Jay Kinsinger, left, combined his hobby for woodworking and his passion for cycling to create a company that builds bicycles with wood frames. Here he teaches a participant how to build a wooden bicycle in a workshop he recently conducted for Apple employees in California. tions and are stronger than steel.”

On metal bike frames vibrations are reduced but not completely absorbed because the vibrations spread throughout the metal. Wooden frames absorb vibrations, which makes for a comfortable ride, explains Kinsinger.

“I love the way the bike rides. It’s very smooth because the wood absorbs some of the road vibration,” says Kinsinger. “And they’re just beautiful work.”

The process that goes into creating each bicycle is as intricate and beautiful as the finished product itself.

Kinsinger begins making his bicycles by building up several layers of walnut wood, which he refers to as “engineered plywood,” and laminates the layers together. Kinsinger creates the frame in two halves, which enables him to hollow out the wood to be lightweight.

After he finishes hollowing out the unfinished frame, Kinsinger puts metal inserts where the pedals will be placed before gluing the two halves together. After many hours of sanding and finishing, he has a completed wooden bike frame.

“My first bike took probably (300) or 400 hours to make,” says Kinsinger. “I kept

working at it and now I can crank them out in about 50 or 60 hours—it still takes a while.”

Kinsinger is meticulous when creating his bicycles; he goes through this specific process with each bike for every customer.

The end result is worth it—he creates “rideable art” through master craftmanship.

Kinsinger has created a multitude of different wooden bikes—touring bikes, tandem bicycles, two-niners, mountain bikes; even unicycles. However, his most inventive bicycle yet may be the “Elettrico” wooden e-bike.

Electric bicycles, more commonly known as e-bikes, combine pedaling power and electric energy. As the rider applies more force the motor makes it easier to pedal.

“They kind of help you—the harder you press the pedals the more assist they give you. They’re really fun,” says Kinsinger.

“I call it the ultimate sustainable transportation.”

E-bikes are a great alternative for both retirees and millennials, says Kinsinger.

Some seniors who enjoy cycling simply just can’t go the miles they used to when they were younger, while many millennials

who are living in cities forgo cars but still want to commute to work.

The “Elettrico” e-bike is the solution to the problems of two very different generations—cyclists can exercise while using a method of sustainable transportation. “[It] is a very green approach. It’s not going to be sitting in a landfill for 1,000 years like a lot of carbon-fiber frames,” says Kinsinger. “It’s going to be sustainable.”

This rideable art does come at a price, however. The cost of the frame for a single bike is $3,500 and for a tandem it’s $6,500, explains Kinsinger.

“Since I don’t buy mass quantities like Trek or Cannondale I have to pay more for my parts than they do,” says Kinsinger.

“Custom bikes are expensive.”

Although the price tag for these wooden bikes may seem hefty, Sojourn Cycler offers something even more valuable. Kinsinger doesn’t just construct wooden bicycles for customers—he also teaches clients how to build the unique bicycles themselves.

Kinsinger shifted his business into an educational pursuit after discovering that for each person who wanted to own or buy a wooden frame there seemed to be 10 or more who aspired to build their own.

Kinsinger and his wife, Andrea, recently traveled to California for a Sojourn Cyclery workshop hosted by four Apple employees.

Megan Gardner, one of the attendees, jumped at the opportunity to build her own bicycle. After she decided to create a ‘gravel grinder,’ Gardner rolled up her sleeves and got to work.

“It was just a really cool and unique opportunity—I got to be more involved in the building of the bike,” says Gardner. “I get to show people this wooden bike and be like, ‘Oh, yeah, and I made part of it, too.’”

Kinsinger walked these cyclists through the process of creating their own wooden bike frames. After three days of hard work his mentees walked away with a sense of pride knowing they built their own bicycle.

Sojourn Cyclery has evolved since its conception, and Kinsinger has grown along with it. However, his unique wooden bicycles have withstood the test of time.

“The bikes are really beautiful and they’re just so much fun to ride. I ride on my wooden bike and I get all kinds of questions,” says Kinsinger. “It’s hard to even get away from it—people are always wanting to know about it. They’re as much fun to look at they are to ride.” n DAYTON MAGAZINE . August/September 2019

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Terra Spears Northmont Middle School WEB (Where Everybody Belongs)

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orthmont Middle School’s Terra Spears says that what she most enjoys about her job is being able to be the person she needed while growing up.

“I come from a background of trauma, inequity, no parents, failing grades in middle school. So to be able to be the person that I needed is just, it gives me wings,” she says.

Spears is able to provide that support through the school’s WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) program. Created by the Boomerang Project, WEB is a middle school orientation and transition program that builds connections between seventh and eighth graders and assists students in building their confidence and leadership skills.

“Every year I recruit seventh graders who are natural leaders, who are good students, who are kind and helpful and their teachers recommend them for my class (for the following year),” she says. “(The next year) … my eighth grade leaders are paired with two or three (other) group leaders with about 13 to 15 seventh graders.

They do activities and they get to know each other and then they stay with those seventh graders throughout the entire year and they meet with them.”

In addition to meeting with their seventh graders, the eighth grade leaders meet regularly with Spears for a leadership class.

“We’ll practice the activities that they’re going to do with their seventh graders but most of it is self-reflection and self-growth.

Who do I believe myself to be? What is my path in life? What makes me happy? What doesn’t make me happy? Just a lot of circle discussions, and social, emotional leaning opportunities,” she says.

But that’s just one of Spears’ many responsibilities.

She also developed and leads a new student and parent program, as the school receives, on average, one to two new students a week. She introduces them to their teachers, gets them set up with their school iPads, explains the paperwork and

provides information on any community resources the family may need.

“I give them my information and I reach out periodically and say, ‘Is there anything that we can do to help you?’” she says.

Spears also monitors the school’s Catch Up Café, which lets students work on late or missing homework for up to 70% credit during lunch; does restorative justice with troubled students, which encourages them to think about what they’ve done, its impact and what they would do next time; and leads professional development activities

that address equity with her colleagues.

While Spears has many responsibilities she says she loves them all because of the impact they have on students.

“I have this saying and I just recently, in the last maybe two years, have been able to really implement it with fidelity and it is, ‘I cannot help you until you are ready.’

And to see when a kid is ready to make changes in their life it is the most powerful thing. It’s just powerful to see a kid turn around,” she says.

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heena Burns teaches school. She also teaches life.

Bu r ns, a si x t h g rade Eng l ish language arts teacher at Esther Dennis Middle School at Grafton Kennedy in the Northridge Local School District, loves to provide her students with experiences outside of what they would normally be able to experience.

And that’s not much for many of her students. The poverty rate in the community hovers around 90%, some students wear the same clothes to school every day and 100% of the students get free and reducedprice lunches.

But students in Burns’s classes experience many of the same adventures as those children in financially secure homes. One of those experiences is attending plays. Burns is able to secure scholarships for her students so they can attend events at the Victoria Theatre three times a year.

Another experience Burns provides students is the ability to attend one of Tim Horton’s Foundation Camps. The camp

provides free transportation and free room and board to support children from disadvantaged circumstances between the ages of 12 to 16.

There they learn skills like leadership, resilience and responsibility, empowering them to believe in their own potential and change their stories for the better, according to Tim Horton’s website.

One of the students was amazed by what it looked like outside of Dayton, says Burns. “He had never been outside of the city limits.” On another visit the student was able to attend a celebration where steak was served. “That kid was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’ve only seen steak on TV. So this is what steak is!’” says Burns.

She enjoys that she gets to be part of a village that is raising kids. “It’s all about the kids, seeing the smiles on their faces and hearing, ‘Gosh, I’ve never done this before. This is so cool!’” she says. “That just warms my heart.”

It’s also her dream job. Burns says her earliest memories are of playing games and pretending to be a schoolteacher. That may

be because her maternal grandfather was a principal in Middletown where she grew up. “I’m sure that kind of maybe played a role in it.”

While teaching may be part of her DNA, teaching children English and writing is part of her passion. Books, she says, can take students to places they may never be able to visit physically and even experience the perspective of others.

That is important because it teaches her students how to communicate. “I feel like that is my way of helping my kids kind of learn to express themselves,” she says.

Burns also isn’t afraid to show her students that she is still learning. A co-founder of the school’s Green Thumb Club, Burns admits her strong suit is not gardening.

“I’m actually learning with the kids which is really cool and fun for them,” she says. It shows students that even though she earned college degrees and now works as a teacher she continues to be a lifelong learner.

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She spent a few years teaching in Eaton and for Dayton Public Schools before an opportunity opened up at her high school alma mater in the summer of 1999.

When Chaminade Julienne was beginning to build its Cuvilly special education program it needed a teacher to lead it.

Someone called MacLeod to let her know, leading to her applying and quickly getting the job.

MacLeod started with three students in a little classroom and a blank slate upon which to create an inclusive program that would become the Cuvilly department.

Twenty years later she now oversees a department of three staff members, two classrooms, three offices and 110 students.

But MacLeod is more than her role— she’s a vital part of the Chaminade Julienne family. As one nomination recommend-

ing her for one of Dayton’s Best Educators put it, “CJ would not be CJ without Judi.”

She serves as the school’s bowling coach, moderates the sign language performance group Hands in Harmony, works with the Scouts of America and organizes social events for her special education students.

That last aspect is what really drives MacLeod’s passion. She first worked with children and adolescents with special needs when she was just a kid herself.

When she was in Girl Scouts a visiting instructor taught her troop sign language, which started her on the path to where she is today.

“From there, while I was in Girl Scouts, I got opportunities to work with troops that were severely special ed,” she recalls. “I was a peer mentor as well as a leader… kind of like a camp counselor working with kids with special needs. I did that for three or four years and I loved every minute of it.”

That led to babysitting children with special needs and volunteering when she was in high school. By the time she was enrolled at the University of Dayton

her love of helping special needs children and her family’s history in teaching came together in the perfect way.

When she returned to Chaminade Julienne she brought both the passion formed in her youth and the experience she had built up since graduating. Ever since, she’s provided a positive environment at school for her students as well as opportunities to grow within and beyond Chaminade Julienne.

By never putting preconceived limitations on students with special needs she encourages and challenges them to achieve great things like graduating from college, holding meaningful careers and creating happy, fulfilling lives for themselves.

“It’s just an amazing opportunity as a professional,” she says. “It is the best job in the whole wide world.

“I wake up every morning and I’m excited to go to school and I go to bed and I can’t wait get up the next morning to go back to school.”

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reating enriching environments where students can learn about life beyond the standard curriculum is one of the hallmarks of some of our Best Schools. Here are just a few examples of how schools go above and beyond to teach students lessons in life.

MIAMISBURG HIGH SCHOOL For a high school program launched in 2016, Miamisburg High School Theater is already experiencing success on stage.

The crew took home nine awards for its production of the The Addams Family at the first Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards, far more than any other individual

school earned on the night.

Andrea Hubler, parent booster and one of the original architects of the theater program, helped write a business plan that was presented to the school board since “students at Miamisburg didn’t have anywhere to go to grow out of children’s theater programming at the time.”

Through The Addams Family, and previous productions such as Into the Woods and High School Musical Jr., Hubler believes the theater program has a profound effect on the educational and social development of students at Miamisburg.

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think on their feet and react to different situations quickly in theater.”

“A lot of them have found their people,” says Hubler. “But the coolest thing is seeing kids connect. Some are jocks, some are musicians, some don’t participate in anything else, but midway through you see them connect with each other.”

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The Miamisburg High School’s production of The Addams Family garnered nine awards at the first Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards.

The Miamisburg High School Theater, searching for additional funds to create more award-winning shows, encourages other students and families in the community to attend the shows.

NORTHMONT HIGH SCHOOL Northmont City Schools recognizes that being a student can be complicated and

confusing, which can often lead to interpersonal conflict between peers. To resolve issues that may arise Northmont looks toward high school student leaders in Matt Maiken’s peer facilitation class. Students, who must apply with teacher recommendations to enroll in the course, also educate elementary students on the dangers of bad influences like drugs and alcohol.

The first nine weeks of the course are spent developing student leadership ability, such as listening and emotional intelligence skills. Then, “we turn them loose to be of services to others,” says Sheree Cof f ma n, st udent assist a nt counselor. From t here students w ill mediate conf lict, lead assemblies at elementary schools on bullying and eat lunch with younger students, among other activities.

“I understand the power of youth teaching youth,” Coffman says. “A 16-year-old can be more impactful in delivering a message.”

Students in the peer facilitation class are required to complete 20 community service hours every quarter. Volunteer activities include assisting local nonprofit organizations such as House of Bread.

The goal is for this program to “prepare students so they have can have a bigger impact,” says Tony Thomas, superintendent.

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To resolve interpersonal conflicts Northmont High School relies on high school student leaders in Matt Maiken’s peer facilitation class.

a peer facilitator was sitting beside him.

She walked him through everything and he ended up having a great experience. If she didn’t have that training he might not have had a positive experience.”

YELLOW SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Yellow Springs High School continues to inspire students to take on the world by creating a club—dubbed Global Connections—dedicated to creating opportunities

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for student-designed, passion-driven, multicultural-learning experiences through international travel.

H ig h school st udent s have ta ken multiple trips since the club’s inception

four years ago, says Eli Hurwitz, library media specialist and adviser for Global Connections at Yellow Springs High School. Forty-five students have traveled to Rome, Paris and Peru to experience new cultures and experiences. Next year, Global Connections will venture to Rome and Athens, Greece, next year during spring break.

“For some of our students this is not just the first time outside of the country, but the first time outside of Ohio,” says Hurwitz. “It’s a big change, but it gives all of our students an opportunity to become bigger and better people.”

While abroad, students complete research projects on the country to earn school credit. The assignments encourage students to study the countries’ culture in order to learn more about the local customs. However, students don’t just research and experience new cultures—they build friendships that will last a lifetime.

“Going overseas together like this and experiencing the world like this creates a brand new level of understanding

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between these students,” says Hurwitz.

“They’ve experienced the world and t hey ’re sha r ing somet h ing t hat t he rest of the rest of their peers haven’t shared yet.”

BELLBROOK HIGH SCHOOL Bellbrook High School assists all students in their quest for knowledge and has now extended that support to members of the LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual) community. The high school recently founded a Gay Straight Alliance Club to create a space for students who need it.

Before starting the club, Bellbrook H i g h S c ho ol c onduc t e d e x t en s i v e research and found that students in schools that had a Gay Straight Alliance organization felt the school was safer. All students—even those who are not a part of the club or don’t identify as somebody in the LGBTQIA community— agreed, explains Paige Lewis, the school’s English teacher and Gay Straight Alliance adviser.

The club meets monthly to discuss the needs of students, how to better support the school and focuses on acts of service for local groups in the community. In meetings, students discuss their own experiences and what they’ve been through in order to support each other.

“They’re so willing to put themselves out there,” says Lewis. “They’ll share w ith one another to say, ‘This is my experience—the kinder we can be to people the better, because we don’t really know what they’re dealing with outside of school.’”

The club is open to all students who are look ing for a comfortable space where they can make new friends and branch out.

“I t h i n k w h at ’s c o ol a b out (G a y Straight Alliance) is the group of people that have come together are not kids that would traditionally be hanging out or spending time together,” says Lewis.

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Classroom activity at the Montgomery County Educational Service Center’s Hearing Impaired School.

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ublic school districts often need to draw on additional resources to ensure they meet state requirements and are continually improving their programming. In Ohio, so called Educational Service Centers are more than 100 years

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old, but the structure has changed dramatically as the times change.

Shannon Cox, associate superintendent of the Montgomery County Educational Service Center says that though every county in Ohio had an Educational Service Center when they were first developed there are now 52 in the state.

“Some have gone out of business and some have combined,” she says. “But every school district in the state is served by an (Educational Service Center) regardless.”

Cox just completed her 10th year with the Montgomery County Educational Service Center and today oversees the programming and services. She says that though Educational Service Centers were originally governing authorities over all public schools in Ohio today they have transformed into full service educational centers offering programs and services

ranging from professional development to grant writing to even providing school bus drivers.

“Anything a school district may need we are able to provide,” Cox says. “Or we can connect them with other resources.”

The Montgomery County Educational Service Center has a mission, in fact, to support all its major stakeholders, including all educational providers, students, parents and the public. And with Montgomery County home to 16 public school districts, the Miami Valley Career Technology Center and numerous chartered and unchartered community schools, this Educational Service Center is one of the largest in the state.

“We offer a big continuum of services,” Cox says. “We also serve districts in Darke, Clarke, Greene, Miami and Preble counties and have very good relationships with

Warren, Butler and Hamilton counties as well as others in the state.

So, what does this large Educational Service Center offer to school districts to help them offer their own quality, yet cost-effective programs?

“We have 300 students in our special needs program,” Cox says. “They come to us for help when they have exhausted all the resources in their home districts.”

Cox says the special education services have been the staple of the organization for her entire tenure, but instructional services, including professional development, and help with curriculum, testing and state department requirements is also a large part of what the Educational Service Center does to help districts.

“The newest service center we have within the ( Educational Service Center) is the social and emotional learning division,” Cox says. “We just started this on Aug. 1 of last year and we already have $2 million in grant money and 50 people involved.”

Cox says the need to help school districts in and around Dayton has continued to grow exponentially over the years, especially with the opioid crisis reaching nearly epidemic proportions.

“If we look at our society as a result of opioid abuse we see that more and more children are losing parents to death than ever before,” Cox says.

The Educational Service Center offers support to districts that have needs they don’t know how to verbalize. The districts just know that their students need help.

That help is provided with the assistance of professional counselors and psychologists who make a game plan, help ensure state dollars are accessible and work with other organizations providing services across the entire county.

“We can really be a one-stop shop,” Cox says. “The needs in our classroom are almost insatiable.”

Over the past six years, the Montgomery County Educational Service Center has listened to superintendents talk about not only the opioid crisis, but also the rising need for foster care and mental health services for kids, even if they haven’t yet lost a parent.

“We had 16 of our superintendents, representatives from the sheriff department and from local police departments here,” Cox says. “We hosted a meeting to raise awareness and encourage collaboration

The Montgomery County Educational Service Center hosts activities and workshops for children.

among this group. We know we can’t solve everybody’s problems, but we can help make things better.”

Today the governing body of the state’s schools is the Ohio Department of Education. As such, the department monitors statewide Educational Service Center’s and manages funding, academic standards, achievement testing, teaching licensing and collecting school data.

“When the state department says there will be a new requirement and schools are required to start measuring something we can help the districts respond and manage this,” Cox says.

But not all school districts are created equal. Montgomery County is made up of very diverse districts, ranging from smaller, rural districts, like Jefferson Township, to large, urban districts like Dayton Public Schools, with an enrollment of 14,000. Regardless of size, navigating the requirements and new mandates can often be confusing.

“We make sure to provide resources and connections to all districts,” Cox says.

“Even if they aren’t even sure what issues they are facing.”

With a full-time staff of 450 and nearly 150 contractors, the Montgomery County Educational Service Center is much larger than most people realize. They have a full teaching staff and, according to Cox, “the same kind of staff members you’d see in a traditional school district.”

Cox is looking forward to her next role— that of superintendent of the Educational Service Center after the current superintendent retires Aug. 1.

“My board and my superintendent have

been supportive and we started this transition a year ahead,” Cox says. “We went through a strategic plan that will lead the work we do.”

Cox herself has developed a five-year plan based on feedback from the Educational Service Center’s major stakeholders and hopes to further strengthen the relationship with the 16 district superintendents.

“We need to make certain that our superintendents get time together to help one another,” Cox says. “This group is amazing and I would put them up against any other in the state and across the country.”

Cox also wants to form a student advisory council with representation from all the districts. She plans to start with students at the high school level, but eventually hopes to include students of all ages.

“We have been providing services in Montgomery County for more than a century,” Cox says. “It’s important to know what this is, what it has been and what it will continue to be.”

Captions: Montgomery County Educational Service Center awards scholarships to one senior in each of the school districts in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Educational Service Center hosts many workshops and activities like this for kids throughout the year.

Montgomery County Educational Service Center Associate Superintendent Shannon Cox is speaks at the Business Advisory Council dinner.

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Bishop Fenwick High School is a vibrant Catholic community of faith, learning and service at the heart of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It is devoted to developing moral character, self-discipline, perseverance and the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Bishop Fenwick is located a mile off Interstate 75 in Warren County.

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Founded in 1850, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School provides an excellent Catholic educational experience that continues to seek and implement quality opportunities to meet the needs of today’s students. Students come to CJ from across the Greater Dayton region and from 46 ZIP codes and 79 schools, creating a community that is uniquely enriched.

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What to expect: • Guided school tour • Observe classes in real time • Receive admissions information • Opportunity to schedule a follow-up Shadow Day • Ask questions get answers!

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MARCH 11 • Open House 8:00am-3:00pm

MAY 13 • Step-Up Day 1:00pm-3:00pm

• For all new students in Grades K-11 • Those attending receive Admission Discount Coupon (value up to $100) • Meet the SVA administration, teachers and staff • Join us and see SVA in action!

• For students currently in Grades K-7 • All current and prospective students will “step up” to their next grade level for an orientation with their next year’s teacher

MAY 13 • Academy Day 11:00am-9:30pm

• For all students ages 4-5 (rsvp requested) • Little Stallion kick-off begins in multi-purpose room with fun, kid-friendly activities • Parents will visit the classroom and be given an introduction to our Early Childhood Program at SVA • Ask questions, get answers!

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For SVA Grades 8 and all visiting students in Grade 8-11 Experience different classroom settings Academic scholarship testing Fun scavenger hunt after school Dayton Dragons game and dinner in luxury box 9:30 pm approximate return to SVA for parent pick-up

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ADDRESS

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WEBSITE

GRADE

DENOMINATION

Immaculate Conception School

2268 S. Smithville Road, Dayton 45420

937-253-8831

icschooldayton.org

PreK-8

Catholic

Incarnation Catholic School

45 Williamsburg Lane, Centerville 45459

937-433-1051

incarnation-school.com

PreK-8

Catholic

Mother Brunner Catholic School

4870 Denlinger Road, Dayton 45426

937-277-2291

brunnercatholicschool.org

K-8

Catholic

Our Lady of the Rosary School

40 Notre Dame Ave., Dayton 45404

937-222-7231

olrschooldayton.com

K-8

Catholic

St. Albert the Great Catholic School

104 W. Dorthy Lane, Kettering 45429

937-293-9452

school.stalbertthegreat.net

PreK-8

Catholic

St. Anthony School

1824 St Charles Ave., Dayton 45410

937-253-6251

sites.google.com/a/stanthonydayton.org/thegiants/

K-8

Catholic

St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School

138 Gramont Ave., Dayton 45417

937-268-6391

stbenedictthemoorcatholicschool.org

K-8

Catholic

St. Brigid School

312 Fairground Road, Xenia 45385

937-372-3222

stbrigidxenia.com

PreK-8

Catholic

St. Charles Borromeo School

4600 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering 45429

937-434-4933

stcharles-kettering.org/school/

PreK-8

Catholic

St. Christopher Catholic School

405 E. National Road, Vandalia 45377

937-898-5104

school.stchristopheronline.com

K-8

Catholic

St. Helen Catholic School

5086 Burkhardt Road, Riverside 45431

937-256-1761

sthelenschl.org

PreK-8

Catholic

St. John XXIII Catholic Elementary School

3806 Manchester Road, Middletown 45042

513-424-1196

stjohn23school.org

K-8

Catholic

St. Luke Catholic School

1442 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek 45432

937-426-8551

saintlukeparishschool.org

K-8

Catholic

St. Patrick School

420 E. Water St, Troy 45373

937-339-3705

stpattroyschool.org

Prek-8

Catholic

St. Peter Elementary School

6185 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights 45424

937-233-8710

saintpeterparish.org/school.html

K-8

Catholic

434 Wilson Park Drive, Dayton 45449

937-859-4713

bbcwc.com/school

K-12

Baptist

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PHONE

WEBSITE

GRADE

DENOMINATION

Bethlehem Lutheran School

1240 S Maple Ave, Fairborn 45324

937-878-7050

mybethlehemschool.com

K-8

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

CHESS Christian School

208 Nutt Road, Centerville 45458

937-343-1130

chesschristian.com

PreK12

Interdenominational

Dayton Christian School

9391 Washington Church Road, Miamisburg 45342

937-291-7201

daytonchristian.com

PreK12

Interdenominational

Dayton Islamic School

3662 E. Patterson Road, Beavercreek 45430

937-429-9477

dis4u.org

PreK-8

Islamic

Dominion Academy of Dayton

925 N. Main St., Dayton 45405

937-224-8555

dominionacademy.org

1-12

Christian

East Dayton Christian School

999 Spinning Road, Dayton 45431

937-252-5400

eastdaytonchristian.org

K-12

Interdenominational

Emmanuel Christian Academy

2177 Emmanuel Way, Springfield 45502

937-390-3777

ecaoh.com

K-12

Interdenominational

Guiding Shepherd Christian School

220 S. Main St., New Carlisle 45344

937-845-3292

guidingshepherd.org

K-12

Interdenominational

Hillel Academy of Greater Dayton

305 Sugar Camp Circle, Dayton 45409

937-227-8966

daytonhillel.org

K-6

Jewish

Legacy Christian Academy

1101 Wesley Ave., Xenia 45385

937-352-1640

legacyknights.org

PreK12

Interdenominational

Middletown Christian School

3011 N. Union Road, Franklin 45005

513-423-4542

mcseagles.net

PreK12

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Salem Christian Academy

650 Southway Road, PO Box 309, Clayton 45315

937-836-9910

salemchristianacademy.com

K-6

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Spring Valley Academy

1461 E. Spring Valley Pike, Centerville 45458

937-433-0790

springvalleyacademy.org

K-12

Seventh-day Adventist

Spring Valley Academy is chartered by the state of Ohio and accredited by the Middle School Association of Colleges and Schools and the Board of Regents of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. SVA is dedicated to maximizing the development of the spiritual, mental, physical and social potential of each student. It believes that God is the source of all true knowledge. It seeks to provide a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where students can choose to grow into a meaningful relationship with Christ.

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SCHOOL

ADDRESS

PHONE

WEBSITE

GRADE

DENOMINATION

Springfield Christian Schools

311 W. High St., Springfield 45506

937-325-3113

springfieldchristian.com

PreK-8

Interdenominational

Temple Christian School

1617 Ohmer Ave., Dayton 45410

937-253-5288

templechristiandayton.com

PreK12

Interdenominational

Troy Christian Schools

700 S. Dorset Road, Troy 45373

937-339-5692

troychristianschools.org

PreK12

Interdenominational

Alexandria Montessori School

175 E. Franklin St., Centerville 45459

937-435-5392

alexandriamontessorischool.com

PreK-6

Nonsectarian

The Antioch School

1160 Corry St., Yellow Springs 45387

937-767-7642

antiochschool.org

PreK-6

Nonsectarian

The CinDay Academy

11 Sycamore Creek Drive, Springboro 45066

937-748-1991

academymustangs.com

PreK12

Nonsectarian

Dayton Montessori Society

5515 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights 45424

937-435-4572

daytonmontessori.org

PreK-6

Nonsectarian

Decolores Montessori

312 Central Ave., Greenville 45331 and 6104 Arcanum Bears Mill Road, Greenville 45331

937-547-1334 and 937-316-6104

decoloresmontessori.org

K-9

Nonsectarian

Gloria Dei Montessori School

615 Shiloh Drive, Dayton 45415

937-274-7195

gloriadeimontessori.org

PreK-8

Nonsectarian

Miami Montessori School

86 Troy Town Drive, Troy 45373

937-339-0025

miamimontessori.org

PreK-6

Nonsectarian

The Miami Valley School

5151 Denise Drive, Dayton 45429

937-434-4444

mvschool.com

PreK12

Nonsectarian

Montessori School of Dayton

2900 Acosta St., Dayton 45420

937-293-8986

montessoridayton.org

PreK-8

Nonsectarian

Nightingale Montessori

1106 E. High St., Springfield 45505

937-324-0336

nightingalemontessori.org

PreK12

Nonsectarian

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DAYTON ›› LEARNING

Making the Grade Spring Valley Academy enriches students academically and spiritually

BY TIMOTHY WALKER

Spring Valley Academy, founded in 1968, is a Seventh-day Adventist private school for grades K-12.

W

hat do parents want? A little help around the house? Kids wiping their feet before they come in the door? Maybe washing their little hands before dinner? Sure, all of that goes without saying.

But finding the right education for the kids… well, that tops the list of what most Dayton-area parents are really concerned about. And with the educational options in our area abounding Miami Valley parents who want their kids to be well-rounded individuals might find themselves a bit overwhelmed at the choices between public, charter, private and parochial schools.

Dig deeper, however, and it’s easy to see why Spring Valley Academy in Centerville stands head and shoulders above the rest.

For parents who want their children to have an education that’s as grounded in the spiritual as it is in the academic Spring Valley Academy offers Dayton families an obvious win/win situation.

“When a child comes to ( Spring Valley Academy), our mission is to lead them to Jesus,” says Darren Wilkins, principal.

Wilkins has a background of over 25 years in Seventh-day Adventist education and

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has been principal at Spring Valley Academy for five years.

The academy, also known as SVA, was founded in 1968 and is a Seventh-day Adventist private school that services grades K-12 located at 1461 E. Spring Valley Pike in Centerville. Over 400 students attend classes there.

Spring Valley Academy offers four separate educational divisions: a home schooling division for those parents who desire an alternative educational program for their children; an elementary division for students in grades K-4; a middle school division for grades 5-8; and the high school division for the teenagers in grades 9-12.

The high school program is a traditional college preparatory program, and the academy also offers a vocational education, available through the school’s affiliation with Montgomery, Green and Warren County’s Joint Vocational School programs.

In 1990, Spring Valley Academy joined the auxiliary services program provided by the state of Ohio for parochial schools.

This program provides remedial learning, speech, hearing, and occupational therapy and psychological services for students in

a portable classroom that sits adjacent to the school property. The program also allows the school to buy textbooks through the local public school district.

Spring Valley Academy boasts a beautiful campus, which has recently been made even more attractive with the addition of a set of new sculptures. Thanks to a generous donation, Spring Valley redeveloped the center of its circle greenspace with a series of bronze sculptures that provides a visual representation of the school’s mission to anyone who drives onto the campus.

A flagpole was relocated and in its place a beautiful plaza featuring Victor Issa’s work of art “Come Unto Me” was installed amid a serene reflection area complete with stone benches.

Issa’s art conveys a message that is fundamental to everyone involved with Spring Valley Academy—that all children are welcome in Jesus’s arms.

Spring Valley Academy is much more than just a school—it’s a place for children to grow, to learn, to deepen their spiritual connections and emerge as devout, well-rounded individuals ready to take on any of the challenges they’ll face in the adult world. n

Felix and Fiona

A musical experience for third-grade reading guarantee

By Gwen Owen

H

ave you met Felix and Fiona? Your first-, second- or third-grader probably already has—or soon will!

Felix and Fiona are the stars of a new, multifaceted project led by Dayton Metro Library to support students in the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. They are the main characters in a brand new, original book, Felix and Fiona: The Big Stink and Other Adventures—along with an original musical composition and theatrical production too!

“Kids will be able to read the book, watch a live production, listen to the score or experience any blend of the three,” says Diane Farrell, director of External Relations and Development. “All kids can discover their favorite way to experience the story and be encouraged in both reading and creativity.”

is the single greatest indicator in determining high school graduation success.

The Third Grade Reading Guarantee is an Ohio Department of Education effort to keep students on track.

Why is there a musical element?

Comprehension increases when an auditory component is coupled with print.

In fact, students comprehend content at two grade levels higher when they not only read it, but hear it as well. Dayton Metro Library is collaborating with partners at Sinclair College, Muse Machine, Austin Jaquith and Montgomery County Educational Services to compose music and create the accompanying theatrical production.

Why do these characters look familiar?

The new chapter book features best friends Felix and Fiona getting ready for a talent This is Dayton Metro Library’s third origishow, cheering up a classmate with new nal book featuring Felix and Fiona. In braces and trying to figure out the source 2015, Dayton Metro Library launched of a mysterious odor that’s disrupting the First Club, a campaign to ensure that whole school. The book, written first-graders receive library and illustrated by a local team of cards. A key element of First Children’s Librarians, educators Club is daytonmetrolibrary. and an outside creative firm, is org/polaris/search/title. designed to delight third-gradaspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&pos=4” ers while meeting educational The Awesome, Amazing, Wonstandards to blend into the third derful Book of First Grade grade curriculum. As third-gradFirsts, a picture book starring ers themselves, Felix and Fiona Felix and Fiona as first-graders interact with friends, deal with gaining responsibilities and inmisunderstandings and have a dependence, and getting their Diane Farrell lot of silly fun too. first library cards. Each fall, Children’s Librarians share the book and Why third grade? activities in first-grade classrooms across Research shows that from birth through Montgomery County. To date, nearly third grade children focus on “learning to 11,300 first-graders have received their read.” From fourth grade onward children own library cards through First Club. “read to learn.” This shift in education Getting a library card is only the first step. means that reading proficiency by the end Felix and Fiona also appear in a follow up of third grade is vital. In fact, studies have book called The Awesome, Amazing, Wonshown that third-grade reading proficiency derful First Trip to the Library, so that all

those new library cardholders would know what to expect—and what wonders they can find—at their Library.

What’s next for the project?

The production debuted this summer at the library’s annual Party in the Park followed by performances at all Dayton Metro Library Branches. The book will be available for checkout and the music can be downloaded from the library’s digital collection.

Ultimately, Dayton Metro Library will gift the production and accompanying curriculum to Muse Machine for future use.

“Muse Machine is an incredible asset to our community and well versed in educational arts outreach,” says Farrell. “We’re very pleased and fortunate to partner with them.”

The project is made possible with the support of a federal Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio, the Ohio Arts Council, The Frank M. Tait Foundation and the Dayton Metro Library Foundation.

“Sponsor organizations, as well as individual donors who believe in the magic of blending literacy with arts, have stepped up to help make this program a reality,” says Farrell. “It’s truly a collaborative effort.

We’re excited to play our role as a valued literacy partner for schools and a collaborator with the quality arts and educational organizations in our region.”

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AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Air Force Institute of Technology, a graduate school and continuing education provider for the United States Armed Forces, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

This past year Air Force Institute of Technology held an event, STEM 3.14 Fest, at the Youth Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The event celebrated Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s birthday by teaching students from the Prairies School Age Program and Prairies Youth Center about science, technology, engineering and math.

“Kids go through their school years and may not think about their futures,” says Esther Jones, a Youth Program assistant at the Prairies Youth Center, in a recent news release. “Whether they go into a STEM career or not we want them to be exposed to a variety of STEM possibilities.

Students participated in a multitude of events, including launching go-karts and catapults, discovering visible DNA, building structures, 3D printing, manipulating

drones and working with coding programs.

Bennie Luck, Youth Programs coordinator, says an important part of the event is creating opportunities for children to see people in STEM careers who look like them. Air Force Institute of Technology will continue to celebrate its centennial through community outreach programs such as STEM 3.14 Fest.

ANTIOCH COLLEGE Antioch College, a private liberal arts institution, continues to renovate its campus after receiving a $500,000 grant from the Yellow Springs Community Foundation.

The college plans to restore heat and air circulation in Antioch Hall, more commonly known as Main Building, to ensure the structure is stable and functional.

“We really see Main Building as being a place that we can use not only for the college, but also as a hub for the community,” says James Lippincott, university spokesman. “We’re doing quite a bit of work in there at the moment to get that building back into full year-round use.”

Antioch College, a staunch advocate for environmental stability, has four LEED certified buildings on its campus, as well as a central geothermal plant and solar farm. Although Main Building is not LEED certified, the college demonstrates its dedication to sustainability through the renovation.

Renovation is a sustainable practice, says Lippincott. Rather than tear down and rebuild existing structures, Antioch College focuses on reusing and upgrading its buildings instead.

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DAYTON ›› 2019 GUIDE TO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Antioch College was recognized as a top performer in 2018 by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, achieving a secondplace rating in grounds management as well as achieving a seventh-place rating as a top performing institution for food and dining.

“Sustainability is one of the core commitments of the college and one of the things that we really feel strongly about as an institution,” says Lippincott. “We’ve wanted to try and demonstrate how can we, as a college and as a community, exemplify ways of living and learning that are sustainable and that are looking to the future.”

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY MIDWEST Antioch University Midwest’s McGregor Library was awarded a Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors grant by the State Library of Ohio, financed with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The university, which requested $750 in funds, bought 45 books for student use.

different titles and you experience different cultures, voices and perspectives, literature has this kind of great power to create empathy and understanding,” says Knott. “When [students] leave Antioch, we hope that they can take this knowledge and help others.”

CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY Antioch University Midwest Titles purchased include those nominated or awarded the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Ohioana Book Awards and the Anisfield-Wolf Award.

Antioch University Midwest’s mission relates to social and environmental justice and the purchased books support these values, says Dana Knott, director of Library Services. The university hopes to empower students to make the world a better place through literature.

“One thing that I love about these grants as a librarian, and as a big reader and instructor, is that when you read these

Cedarville University, a private Baptist academic institution, recently announced the development of a new Master of Science program in physician assistant studies set to begin in May of 2022. The university, which also has one of the leading nursing schools and pharmacy schools in Ohio, hopes the new program will complement the school’s strong presence in health care.

Jason Grahame, a Cedarville alumnus and experienced physician assistant professional, will return to the school to serve as the founding program director.

Grahame says he is looking forward to training and mentoring Cedarville’s physician assistant students to ensure they will meet the physical and spiritual needs of their patients.

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Cedarville University’s program will become the 13th in Ohio and third in the Miami Valley. The new 24- or 27-month graduate program will be cohort-based, with the last 12 months spent in clinical rotations.

Janice Supplee, dean of Cedarville’s graduate school and vice president of mar-

keting and communications, is helping to develop the innovative program that will address today’s health-care needs. She hopes the graduates of the program will be outstanding medical professionals who are also able to minister to their patients.

“Cedarville isn’t just trying to equip excellent professionals, we’re also trying

Clark State Community College has partnered with Mercy Health to build a new health clinic, dubbed Mercy Primary Care, on Clark State’s Springfield campus. The 1,750-square-foot facility opened in late May and serves both the college and its surrounding community.

Mercy Health owns and operates the clinic and is staffed by Leatha Ross, the on-site nurse practitioner and a medical assistant. The practice provides free nursing care, basic health and wellness screenings and also coordinates free health services throughout the academic year.

“The clinic helps build and strengthen the workforce for the surrounding community,” says Ross. “I see it as a wonderful opportunity—not only for our students, but for the community as a whole.”

Mercy Primary Care and Clark State partnered with the hope of providing students with easy access to reliable

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DAYTON ›› 2019 GUIDE TO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES health care, as well as supporting them in their academic endeavors. The health clinic offers internships for Clark State students enrolled in academic health care programs.

Nichole Clark, the director of Primary Care Services at Mercy Health, says the clinic hopes to encourage Clark State students as they further their careers in health, health care administration or health care services. She is confident the Mercy Primary Care will be a positive addition to Clark State’s campus.

“We’re excited to be part of a collaboration with Clark State and we’re hopeful that the students and the surrounding community are excited about us being here as well,” says Clark. “We look forward to being able to serve them with the highest quality healthcare.”

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Indiana Wesleyan University, a private evangelical Christian liberal arts university, offers more than 123 different degree programs. This year the university added a new theater education major to its available

Indiana Wesleyan University recently added a theater education major to its academic programs, making the degree one of only eight available in the state of Indiana. academic programs, making the degree one of only eight available in the state.

“We discovered as we applied for state

certification that the state of Indiana recently lost two university theater education programs at other universities in

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DAYTON ›› 2019 GUIDE TO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES the state,” says Greg Fiebig, professor of communication and theater chairman at IWU. “We found out serendipitously we filled a void.”

The program is designed to prepare students to teach theater in the public schools in Indiana and other articulating states, Fiebig explains. Students will double major in secondary education and

theater to teach elementary, middle school and high school theater and dramatic arts programs.

Katie Wampler, the artistic director and associate professor of the theater program at IWU, says she’s excited to teach students who share her passion for theater and education.

“We bring what we’re learning in the

classroom into our performances and our rehearsal space, and what we’re learning in our rehearsal space back into the classroom,” says Wampler. “That’s something that we offer in terms of our overall program, and I’m excited to continue to do this in terms of theater education.”

Fiebig hopes the theater education major will create interest in the program and inspire prospective students to attend IWU. “We believe it will bring new students to the university,” says Fiebig. “In the past, students looking for a theater education major would have to request special consideration, but now they will be able to major from the beginning.”

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Kettering College, a private Adventist college founded in 1967, makes the health of its students, faculty and staff a top priority.

The school hosted its 11th annual Spring into Health 5K to promote healthy habits and raise money for Dayton’s Good Neighbor House and the college’s Physician Assistant Student Professional Development Fund.

COME VISIT KETTERING’S

N AT I O N A L LY R E C O G N I Z E D D E S I G N C O L L E G E Selected as one of the Top Design Schools in the country for 8 consecutive years.*

with teaching on the

cutting edge.

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1725 East David Road, Kettering, Ohio 45440 // 937-294-0592 @themodernedu

@themodern.edu

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*As published in Graphic Design USA’s annual list of top design institutions.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.themodern.edu/gainful-employment-disclosure/.

The Modern College of Design is accredited by the ACCSC and registered with the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools [Registration #85-03-0958T]. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

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Butler Tech 3603 Hamilton Middletown Rd. Fairfield Township, OH 45011 513-645-8200 butlertech.org/adult-education

All programs are focused on student success:

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utler Tech Adult Education offers more than 40 careerfocused programs designed to prepare individuals for employment and to begin a successful career or advance in their current career in 11 months or less.

Butler Tech’s adult education programming offers handson career training to meet the ever-changing skills demanded of 21st century industry. From health care and public safety to manufacturing and commercial driver training Butler Tech provides a purpose for every passion.

Two dedicated adult education campuses located about 30 minutes north of downtown Cincinnati and south of downtown Dayton.

All programs offer credentials and certifications that are state and/or nationally recognized.

Liberty Township Public Safety Education Complex houses multimedia classrooms, an indoor 20-lane firing range, computerized firearms, driving simulators and physical fitness facilities for students. Also houses a fleet of 53-foot and 45-foot trailers and box trucks on a 5.5-acre driving course for CDL A and B training.

Partnerships with area businesses and organizations to help individuals find the employment they are looking for when they graduate.

LeSourdsville Campus houses state-of-the-art health care and manufacturing labs, and welding and HVAC/R training high-bay labs and training equipment.

Clark State Community College P.O. Box 570 Springfield, OH 45501-0570 937-328-6028 (Springfield) 937-429-8819 (Beavercreek) 937-431-7171 (Xenia) clarkstate.edu

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94% overall completion rate across health care programs; with a 96% NCLEX pass rate for the LPN program.

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lark State Community College is a public higher education institution located in Springfield, Ohio, with additional campuses in Beavercreek, Xenia and Bellefontaine. Clark State offers associate degrees and certificates in over 125 academic areas and, starting this fall, the college will offer a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology Management. Clark State offers online programs and courses to meet the needs of today’s busy students.

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Kettering College’s Spring into Health 5K Members of the community also attend the event and enjoy different activities to learn about the importance of an active lifestyle before settling down to watch the marathon. The race, which had over 300 attendees this year, is organized by students of the college and has raised almost $60,000 in donations since it began.

“The physician assistant students work very hard—they are the ones who plan and coordinate [the event],” said Lona

Blake, clinical coordinator of the physician assistant program. “This is their main fundraiser for the entire year.”

75% of proceeds from the event benefit Dayton’s Good Neighbor House, a nonprofit organization that provides food pantry services, clothing and household items to under-served individuals and families in the Greater Dayton Region.

The remaining 25% of proceeds goes to the Physician Assistant Student Professional Development Fund, which finances educational opportunities for students in the program.

Kettering College’s 12th annual Spring into Health 5K will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

MIAMI UNIVERSITY With an eye towards the future, Miami University invested in new academic programs designed to better prepare its st udents for t he work place af ter graduation.

Underclassmen now have two new options when choosing a major: Data analytics and organizational leadership.

These Bachelor of Arts degrees will be implemented following approval from the Ohio Department of Education.

“The new degrees in organizational leadership and data analytics are designed to leverage core liberal arts knowledge and skills to prepare students for successful careers and fulfilling lives,” says Carolyn Haynes, associate provost of undergraduate education. “The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services reports that the most job openings in Ohio require strong analytical and leadership skills.”

Interactive Media Studies—no longer considered an academic program—is now recognized as an academic department in the College of Creative Arts. This department accounts for over 900 students.

In the past year, Miami students and faculty may have noticed changes across Oxford as well.

Pearson Hall, Miami’s biological science building, was renovated to create more classrooms and labs. Two residence halls, Scott and Minnich, were upgraded, while Miami also unveiled Withrow and Presidents hall for the first time.

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DAYTON ›› 2019 GUIDE TO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Sinclair, a premier destination for community college students in the region, launched its Registered Apprenticeship Program in spring 2018. The program’s goal is to provide training areas such as electrical maintenance and mechanical maintenance, while Sinclair is one of 10 colleges in the nation to be awarded this apprenticeship grant.

“It is critical that we prepare our students for the workforce,” says Chad Bridgman, internship coordinator at Sinclair College.

“Sinclair works towards this by not only providing workforce aligned academic programs but also creating opportunities for students to get hands-on training.”

Among other grants, Sinclair received money to participate in the Community College Accelerated CyberCorp Pilot Program. This should increase the number of qualified cybersecurity professionals that graduate from Sinclair College.

Although primarily a school comprised of local students, Sinclair joined the U.S. Japan Collaborative Online International Learning Initiative. This provides an op-

portunity for students to learn about other cultures through online teaching and collaboration.

THE MODERN COLLEGE OF DESIGN The Modern College of Design, formerly the School of Advertising Art, is a baccalaureate institution for the first time.

Starting in fall 2019, students have the option of enrolling in the Design Leadership Bachelor’s Program or opting for the associate degree. The curriculum directly suits individuals interested in graphic design and web design.

This intensive program will add faculty and staff jobs to the local community, and the Modern intends on constructing additional on-campus housing. A new Student Success Center provides a workspace for various clubs and programs.

President Jessica Barry says, “After three years of development we are thrilled to release a program that not only strengthens students’ design skills but also increases their knowledge of entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy. Graduates from this program will strengthen the Dayton

Earlham College

Students in The Modern College of Design now have the option of enrolling in the Design Leadership Bachelor’s Program. creative community and the national design industry for generations to come.”

Students who choose the bachelor’s degree route must complete one year of the associate degree.

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON Founded in 1850, The University of Dayton has offered multidisciplined undergraduate and graduate programs for generations.

This past year is no different as Dayton launched numerous academic degrees for all types of students.

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801 National Road West Richmond, IN 47374 765-983-1200 earlham.edu

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ith a distinctive focus on collaboration and hands-on learning—including the offer of funded internships or research opportunities for every student—Earlham College prepares graduates for lives of purpose and accomplishment.

What brings students to Earlham? For starters, a world-class faculty. Earlham is known for its unusually strong commitment tao undergraduate teaching.

Students and professors work side-by-side everywhere from classrooms and labs to rain forests and glaciers. A large percentage of Earlham professors include students in their research on some of the important challenges facing the world today, often leading to co-authored publications.

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Located in Richmond, Indiana—an hour’s drive west of Dayton on Interstate 70—graduates from the past five years have earned such prestigious awards as the Rhodes Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship, the Watson Fellowship, the National Science Foundation PreDoctoral Fellowship, the Samuel Huntington Public Service Award and a Fellowship at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Ave. • Richmond, Ky. 40475 (859) 622-1000 • eku.edu

EKU STRIKES COST,

Kentucky. Forensic science students investigate complex staged crime scenes, gather evidence and test it in the lab.

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Additionally, nearly 6,000 employers have worked with EKU to place students in internships and co-op positions in their fields.

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Outside of academics, student life is at the forefront at EKU. The University is home to 16 NCAA athletic teams, 230 student organizations, a brand new fitness center coming in fall 2019 (complete with a popular indoor rock climbing wall and indoor pool) and frequent cultural events, live performances and social gatherings.

astern Kentucky University strikes the right balance for Ohio students and their families on many levels.

For example, EKU feels big, but not too big.

More than 15,000 students go to school there, but classes are small. Students will be challenged, yet they will find welcoming, encouraging professors to help them overcome those challenges. EKU prides itself on helping students find their place and their group, and you will, too. And it’s an easy, 2-hour drive down Interstate 75 from Cincinnati, the ideal distance for students who want to earn independence, but stay close enough for an occasional visit home.

But the cost value is where the balance is truly felt. EKU has long been known for punching above its educational weight class, delivering the region’s most in-demand and unique programs for an affordable price.

That affordability now extends to out-ofstate students thanks to the University’s Selective Merit Aid/Reduced Tuition (SMART) Program.

The SMART Program provides students with near in-state tuition to students from Ohio, Indiana and 15 other states. At $10,300-per-

year in tuition, plus affordable housing and meal plans, SMART students are likely to find the cost of attending EKU less than or equal to schools in their home state. To qualify, students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative, unweighted GPA. Located in scenic Richmond, Ky., EKU offers nearly 100 degree programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels, including more than 40 online degree programs (although online-only students don’t qualify for SMART). Whether they study on campus or online, students are prepared for careers as pilots, nurses, psychologists, forensic scientists, firefighters, video game designers, entrepreneurs and much more.

Students learn from accomplished professors focused on student support, allowing those professors to provide a high degree of mentorship and one-on-one engagement.

EKU is also known for balancing classroom learning with hands-on, real-world experience. For example, aviation students earn flight hours in a fleet of Piper and Cessna aircraft. Nursing students practice lifesaving skills in simulation environments with some of the most advanced technology in

Students who live on campus have 12 residence halls with many different types of living arrangements to choose from. There are traditional residence halls, suites and apartments right on campus. Half a dozen structures are brand new, opening in the last three years.

EKU graduates have distinguished themselves in almost every conceivable career, from teachers, police and social workers to business owners, corporate executives and NASA engineers. With a degree from EKU, students join more than 135,000 successful, living alumni worldwide who are proud to call themselves an Eastern Kentucky Colonel.

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The University of Dayton now has Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in sustainability.

Beginning operation in August 2019, UD introduced Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in sustainability.

Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences,

the Bachelor of Science degree focuses on energy and sustainable watersheds, while the Bachelor of Arts degree centers around food studies and urban sustainability.

“We are placing vocation and community-based, hands-on learning at the center of the curriculum,” said Rebecca Potter, director of the sustainability program.

“These programs will provide students a foundation for using sustainability to serve others regardless of their career paths.” Earning a sustainability degree will require students to take courses in many different disciplines that may include biology, economics, statistics and ecology to name a few.

Dayton is also offering a nursing degree in partnership with Sinclair Community College. Students are required to take courses and complete clinical rotations at both institutions over a four-year period.

Graduate students can now earn a master’s degree in dietetics and nutrition after concluding an internship with Premier Health. This program qualifies students to work in places such as hospitals, schools and sports medicine, says Jennifer Dal-

Indiana Tech Main Campus 1600 E. Washington Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46803 Northern Kentucky Campus 809 Wright Summit Parkway, Ste. 310 Fort Wright, KY 41011 888.832.4742 IndianaTech.edu/cps

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ndiana Tech educates students beyond its home base in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with regional campuses throughout the Midwest, as well as online programs that meet the needs of students worldwide. The private, not-for-profit university offers career-oriented degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. levels, as well as graduate certificates. Each program aligns with an in-demand career, including project management, engineering, business, cybersecurity, accounting, information technology, computer science, health care administration, crimi-

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ton, director of the didactic program in dietetics.

Finally, the UD School of Law started an online Master of Laws program, including an optional U.S. legal practice certificate, in January 2019.

WILMINGTON COLLEGE Originally established by Quakers in 1870, Wilmington College is a private, liberal arts school known for its strong agriculture and athletic training majors. Starting in 2022, however, undergraduate athletic training programs will no longer exist at accredited schools. Therefore, the athletic training program is transitioning from a bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree.

“These are exciting times and we’re at the forefront,” says Dr. J. Brett Massie, program director and associate professor of athletic training. “I like where we’re sitting right now. We’re well ahead of the mandate.”

Wilmington College’s partnership with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is continuing to thrive.

Students receiving associate degrees from Cincinnati State can apply credits towards

EDUCATION PROFILE nal justice and more. Busy working adults find Indiana Tech an ideal fit, with class schedules that allow students to take one class at a time and still make rapid progress toward a degree. Classes start throughout the year, so students can begin their education at any time. The university is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission.

For more information or to enroll today, contact the Northern Kentucky admissions team at 859-916-5884.

a bachelor’s degree from Wilmington College. These students may work toward a Wilmington College diploma at Cincinnati State’s campus, an idea designed to benefit the working adult populations on both campuses.

Adults, beginning in fall 2019, may enroll in Wilmington Institute for Lifelong Learning courses. Topics such as gardening, history, art, literature and many more are offered for six-week periods.

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY Wright State University is a public research university that sits on a 557-acre campus in Fairborn, Ohio. Its mission to, “build a strong foundation for student success at all levels through high-quality, innovative programs,” was strengthened this past year when it announced a new Division of Student Success.

Four separate divisions—Enrollment Management, the University Center for International Education, the University Registrar and the University College—will function and work together. This administrative shift is designed to provide more

Wright State University has revamped its career services in preparation for life after graduation. opportunities and improve the student experience.

Wright State also revamped its career services in preparation for life after graduation. Early intervention services will offer pre-professional development guidance

Indiana Wesleyan University 2912 Springboro West Road, Dayton, OH 45439 937-298-4430 indwes.edu

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We’re passionate about breaking down barriers to provide opportunities for people to develop in character, scholarship and leadership, and we believe education can change the world. Our students believe it, too. In fact, 23% of our alumni return to us to further their education. Why? Because at IWU, we’re shining brighter.

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ndiana Wesleyan University is a Christian university focused on the liberal arts and professional education. IWU has been a brick-and-mortar institution since 1920, but we implemented an innovative learning format in 1985 that focused on the unique needs of adult learners with busy schedules.

IWU has over 30 years of experience in flexible learning formats and over 20 years of experience in online education. We’re recognized for our high-quality, affordable online programs, programs that can even fit the lives of military students and their families.

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DAYTON ›› 2019 GUIDE TO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES for both first-year students and upperclassmen alike in the Wright State Career Center. These career services will be a new addition to the Division of Student Success.

“For students who are exploring and not firmly set in their career plans we want to have the services they need to help them achieve their career decisions,” says Cheryl Stuart, director of the Career Center.

To provide additional guidance to the student body student tutors in the Academic Success Centers will now adhere to national training standards when assisting their peers. Tutors earned the International Tutor Training Program Certification from the College Reading and Learning Association.

WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY

Wittenberg University is a Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college.

Kettering College 3737 Southern Blvd.

Kettering, OH 45429 937-395-8601 kc.edu

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s the education institution of Kettering Health Network, we offer graduate and undergraduate degrees specializing in health sciences. We nurture the highest possible academic standards to prepare our graduates to be the best in their chosen profession. You can choose from eight areas of study, each with streamlined coursework and early hands-on practical experience.

Kettering College has developed its curriculum to match the needs of today’s healthcare environment. Kettering College has been the leader in simulations in the Dayton area for several years. Inter-professional training and education at Kettering College continue to grow each year as it partners with departments in Kettering Health Network to bring these specific learning techniques for Kettering College students, medical residency students and other nursing departments.

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Established in 1845, Wittenberg University is a Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college that enrolls over 1,700 undergraduate students. Wittenberg students have the advantage of using the recently overhauled School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Formerly the School of Community Education, Graduate and Professional

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Studies benefits sectors such as graduate programs, the Center for Musical Development and the College Credit Plus Program.

Graduate and Professional Studies also offers master’s degrees in analytics, coaching, and education, as well as an undergraduate degree in organizational leadership.

“My goal is to bring us together as a team to grow our current three fantastic programs to their fullest potential, and work has already begun along these lines,” says Barbara Randazzo, executive director of Graduate and Professional Studies.

“I would also like to see new programs developed.”

“I want ( Graduate and Professional Studies) to be a place within the university where innovative programs are launched and effectively administered for the overall benefit of students and the institution,” says Randazzo.

Sociology majors, as of fall 2019, also have the option of selecting a cultural anthropology concentration. Students must create a senior thesis to earn this designation. n

Marian University

Blair Hall at Wittenberg University

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3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46222-1997 317-955-6300 or 800-772-6264 marian.edu

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arian University is the only Catholic university in Indianapolis. In 2018, it served over 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Its high-impact, experiential curriculum provides hands-on learning for students from 45 states and 23 nations. In U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Midwestern rankings Marian was named No. 10 Most Innovative Regional University, No. 24 Best Value University, and No. 38 Best Regional University. We also offer national championship NAIA athletic programs.

Marian University opened its College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013, making it the first new school of medicine in the state of Indiana in over 110 years. Several new facilities have opened at Marian recently: Evans Center for Health Sciences (housing the Leighton School of

Nursing and College of Osteopathic Medicine), Norman Center (home of the Byrum School of Business) and a new dining commons, student fitness center and indoor arena/convocation center.

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Miami University Regionals Middletown Campus 4200 N. University Blvd.

Middletown, OH 45042

Hamilton Campus 1601 University Blvd.

Hamilton, OH 45011

513-785-3111 | miamioh.edu/regionals iami University Regionals serves our region with open access to a Miami University degree at three campuses and online, offering one of the lowest tuition rates for four-year public institutions in Ohio.

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option allows students to begin one of over 100 majors on the regional campuses and relocate to the main campus in Oxford. Regardless of which campus you start at or finish at, as One Miami, you would join the Miami Family and earn a Miami University degree.

you through your education. Ninety-six percent of our recent alum are employed or furthering their graduation. Our Career Services and Professional Development Office support students from start to finish and beyond!

Miami University Regionals offers a nationally ranked education close to you at one of our three locations—Hamilton, Middletown and West Chester. And, for students looking to fit college into their busy lives, Miami University Regionals E-Campus delivers high quality online courses and 100 percent online degree options.

Our Miami Tuition Promise allows families to plan the cost of their four-year college education without surprises, and with one of the lowest tuition rates for four-year public institutions in Ohio, a bachelor’s degree can be affordable at Miami University Regionals.

Our regional campuses offer a vibrant student life with championship athletics, more than 50 student organizations, community service learning opportunities, arts programming and performances, and more! With nearly 5,000 students attending classes on our beautiful campuses or online, you will have an incredible experience as a Miami University Regionals student!

As the regional system of Miami University, Miami Regionals offers 18 bachelor’s degrees and 13 associate degrees entirely at its regional campuses. Our One Miami relocation

Your success matters. Our outstanding faculty and staff provide personalized attention and consider your success as our highest priority. We offer free tutoring, disability services, student employment opportunities and professional advising to support

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ayton benefits from one of the most diverse and broadest higher educational portfolios around. With more than 20 colleges and universities in the area, residents have the opportunity to add job skills and certifications, keep up continuing education needs and earn various undergraduate

and graduate degrees, all while staying within a 60-minute drive of downtown. With the help of the Southwest Ohio Council on Higher Education and the Ohio Board of Regents, we compiled a list of area colleges to help you find the best one for you and your family.

Institution

Address

Phone

Website

Info

Air Force Institute of Technology

2950 Hobson Way, WPAFB 45433

937-255-6565

afit.edu

U.S. Air Force's graduate school of engineering and management as well as its institution for technical professional continuing education

American National University

1837 Woodman Center Drive, Kettering 45420

937-299-9450

an.edu/locations/dayton-oh

Branch of ANU offering associate, bachelor and master degree and diploma programs

Antioch College

1 Morgan Place, Yellow Springs 45387

937-767-1286

antiochcollege.edu

A private, independent, nonprofit liberal arts college that requires a cooperative education work program for all its students

Antioch University Midwest

900 Dayton St., Yellow Springs 45387

937-769-1814

antioch.edu/midwest

A private institution serving adult students that offers bachelor's degrees, a number of master's degrees, certificates and educational endorsements

Cedarville University

251 N. Main St., Cedarville 45314

937-766-7700

cedarville.edu

An independent Baptist school known for its adherence to the Christian tradition that offers bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs

Central Michigan University

2130 Fifth St., Building 50, Area B, WPAFB 45433

937-252-5600

cmich.edu

A branch campus of CMU located at WPAFB offering graduate certificate programs and a master of science in administration degree

Central State University

1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, 45384

937-376-6011

centralstate.edu

A historically black university conferring bachelor through doctorate degrees with a second location in downtown Dayton

Clark State Community College

100 S. Limestone St., Springfield, 45502

937-325-0691

clarkstate.edu

A community college serving Clark, Greene and Montgomery counties with locations in Springfield, Beavercreek and Bellefountaine

Sinclair Community College

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444 West Third St. Dayton, Ohio 45402-1460 937-512-3000 sinclair.edu

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inclair is on the move with new construction. Building 10 will be reopening this summer as the new Student Services Center. The building redesign and renovation project supports a holistic, integrated service model that meets the various needs of Sinclair’s new and continuing students in a centralized location. Founded in 1887, Sinclair is a public, nonprofit, comprehensive, non-residential community college based in downtown Dayton. Sinclair provides higher education opportunities for citizens of Montgomery County, Warren County and the surrounding Miami Valley region of southwest Ohio. Sinclair works to meet the needs of employers and focuses on helping area residents achieve their dreams through post-secondary education. Whether your goal is to earn a degree or quickly acquire a new skill, Sinclair’s flexible programs will make you job ready. Sinclair is

building the region’s workforce through quality education programs in growing, high-demand career fields, workforce development initiatives and by providing personal attention and support to students. Sinclair is a recognized national leader in delivering high quality and affordable higher education. Known as one of the top community colleges in the nation, Sinclair is home to national-award-winning faculty and staff who serve more than 32,000 students each year.

With locations in Dayton, Centerville, Englewood, Huber Heights, Mason and online, Sinclair offers more than 250 degree and certificate programs and has awarded more credentials than any other community college in the state of Ohio over the last five years.

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Address

Phone

Affiliation

Edison Community College

1973 Edison Drive, Piqua, 45356

937-778-8600

edisonohio.edu

A community college with a second location in Darke County offering associate and degree programs

Fortis

555 E. Alex Bell Road, Centerville, 45429

937-433-3410

ignite.fortis.edu

Career school offering associate degree and certificate programs in several career fields

Kettering College

3737 Southern Blvd., Kettering, 45429

937-395-8601

kc.edu

A coeducational college owned by the Kettering Medical Center and chartered by the Seventh-day Adventist Church with degrees in health care programs

Miami University

501 E. High St., Oxford, 45056

513-529-1809

miamioh.edu

A public university with locations in Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, offering associate through doctorate degrees

School of Advertising Art

1725 E. David Road, Kettering, 45440

937-294-0592

saa.edu

A private institution offering an associate of applied business in advertising art

Sinclair Community College

444 W. Third St., Dayton, 45402

800-315-3000

sinclair.edu

A community college offering various associate degree and certificate programs

United Theological Seminary

450 Denlinger Road, Dayton, 45426

937-529-2201

united.edu

A Christian seminary affiliated with The United Methodist Church offering graduate-level programs

University of Dayton

300 College Park, Dayton, 45469

937-229-1000

udayton.edu

A Catholic university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels

Urbana University

579 College Way, Urbana, 43078

937-772-9200

urbana.edu

An independent liberal arts institution offering associate, bachelor's and graduate degree programs

Wilberforce University

1055 N. Bickett Road, Wilberforce, 45384

937-376-2911

wilberforce.edu

Nation's oldest private, historically black university offering undergraduate and graduate programs

Wilmington College

1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, 45177

800-341-9318

wilmington.edu

An independent, co-educational liberal arts college offering bachelor and graduate-level programs

Wright State University

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, 45435

937-775-1000

wright.edu

A public four-year university offering associate, bachelor's and graduate-level programs

Wittenberg University

200 West Ward Street, Springfield, 45501

800-677-7558

wittenberg.edu

A Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college offering programs in humanties, arts and sciences plus business and teaching education

University of Dayton 300 College Park Dayton, OH 45469 937-229-1000 udayton.edu

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t the University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic research university, we bring the issues of today into focus and generate innovative ideas that solve the challenges of tomorrow.

With $150 million in annual sponsored research, UD is the No. 1 university in the nation for materials R&D—and the No. 1 Catholic university for engineering R&D. The university is also home to one of the nation’s top programs in entrepreneurship, one of the nation’s first undergraduate programs in human rights studies and Ohio’s first master’s program in clean and renewable energy.

We are builders of community—inviting people with diverse talents, interests and backgrounds to enrich and advance our common mission. Together, we’re passionately striving to create a brighter tomorrow!

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Otterbein University 1 S. Grove St. • Westerville, OH 43081 614-823-1500 • otterbein.edu Otterbein University is re-defining 21st century liberal arts education in an affordable way.

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ith a scenic campus in Westerville, Ohio, minutes away from downtown Columbus, Otterbein University is nationally recognized for its innovation, student success, community service and commitment to affordability. Those seeking a first-class education can afford it at Otterbein.

Inclusive. Since 1847, the university has believed that the strength of any community is dependent on its diversity. Learning from others of different backgrounds and their experiences can open students’ eyes to new ideas and realities. That’s why the institution is introducing the Opportunity Scholarship for all Pell-eligible students across Ohio and households with an annual income less than $60,000. Plus, the university is committing to total tuition transparency for all students.

Innovative. At Otterbein, students can have four years of professional experience as part of their curriculum. They have access to start-up companies or to a top 12 Fortune 500 company, JPMorgan Chase.

Currently, students are working on research and development on the ATM machine of the future, as JPMorgan Chase has an R&D office on campus. Students conduct research alongside professors from their first semester and benefit from established partnerships with businesses, corporations and industries. Their resumes are full of relevant work experience by the time they graduate.

fields. The school supports its students with student success programs to clear roadblocks to graduation. And while other schools are creating new integrative studIntentional. Otterbein is keeping up with ies programs we’ve been doing it for 49 market trends and has created new pro- years. And we’ve been nationally recoggrams to provide professionals in growing nized as a result. Otterbein’s 21st century

liberal arts program teaches its students the skills employers want.

Only Otterbein is leading the way into the future of higher education. Learn more at otterbein.edu.

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he times, as the old song goes, are indeed a-changin,’ and the way that modern universities nurture, motivate and educate their students has changed as well.

Indiana Wesleyan University is now celebrating its 100th year as one of the lowestpriced—yet highest-quality—Christian universities in the country and the school has certainly seen its own share of changes since its earliest days as the brick-andmortar Marion University, which began way back in 1920 in Marion, Indiana.

Now, IWU boasts 15 onsite locations in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, with the Dayton campus, which opened in November 2005, going strong for 14 years now. The Buckeye state also boasts IWU campuses in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus.

Cynthia Sizemore is Indiana Wesleyan University’s regional dean for all of its campuses in the state of Ohio and as such she is no doubt a very busy person. She’s been with the university since 2011 but she says she’s never too busy to make herself available to help one of her many students.

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“I live in the Cincinnati area with my husband,” Sizemore says. “And on my business card for the students I put my cell phone number because I try to be available as people might need me. And that’s really important to me.”

“So I make myself available,” she says.

“And accessible and one of the ways I do that is that if students need to reach out to me, whether it’s a student that might have concerns over a weekend, or needs help with finding a resource, I’m available—I guess my biggest thing is that I don’t want my students to be concerned. I want to be a resource that’s available whenever they need me.”

Indiana Wesleyan University itself is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university of the Wesleyan Church and is committed to global liberal arts and professional higher education. The university’s system includes IWU Marion, located midway between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne along Interstate 69, where over 3,000 students are enrolled in traditional programs on the 350-acre main campus.

Indiana Wesleyan University celebrates 100 years of higher education

BY TIMOTHY WALKER

Indiana Wesleyan is also the single largest member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the largest private college in Indiana, based on enrollment, and one of the largest employers in Grant County, Indiana.

Indiana Wesleyan offers its students more than 80 undergraduate degrees, with 38 graduate degrees and five doctorate degrees as well. Indiana Wesleyan students represent more than 80 Christian denominations and 10 foreign countries from around the world and the school has received national commendations for its innovative adult education program, which began in 1985. Over 10,000 adult learners attend classes through Indiana Wesleyan, either online at the university’s 15 various education centers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

But what does Indiana Wesleyan University have to offer Dayton-area students that other local universities don’t? “We’ve been here since 2005,” says Sizemore.

“And we’re proud to offer a wide variety of online and classroom options. We’re

Indiana Wesleyan University began offering adult-friendly programs of study in 1985 and has been offering students online program options since 1998. More than 80 undergraduate degrees, 38 graduate degrees and five doctorate degrees are available through the university.

friendly to the working adult, to the nontraditional student—for example, we offer classes where the student only has to be on-site one night per week, usually in the evening from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. or so.

When it comes to our nursing programs we have an articulation agreement with Miami Valley Hospital and Premier Health for the RN/BSN program on-site here in Dayton, which has the potential to help fill the currently high demand for RN’s in southwest Ohio.”

Never one to shy away from educational innovation, Indiana Wesleyan first began offering such adult-friendly programs of study in 1985 and it has also been offering students online program options since 1998.

“I feel like we offer not just the classroom settings and online options,” she says, “But we really try to work with our students. We have great library resources.

We have academic advising. We reach out to them to meet every area of their needs and we try to work with them if we see them struggling in a particular area. We always try to do what we can to match our resources to them, in many different areas.”

Indiana Wesleyan University has the largest adult education program on any school in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. In 2008, the council selected Indiana Wesleyan to establish The Research Center in Adult Learning, a joint project.

US News and World Report magazine has named the university as “One of the Top Universities in the Midwest” and the Young America’s Foundation has named Indiana Wesleyan one of the Top Ten Conservative Colleges in the United States for five years in a row.

Indiana Wesleyan also created the Society of World Changers in 2003. Designed to recognize nationally renowned figures who exemplif y the concept of “world changers”—those who impact their secular sphere of influence for Christianity—and whose lives can serve as an inspiration to future generations, those chosen to receive the honor are notable and often well-known.

Each year a World Changers Convocation is conducted on Indiana Wesleyan’s Marion campus to induct a new member into the society and celebrate his or her career and list of accomplishments. A life-size bronze bust of each inductee is placed on permanent display in the Society of World Changers Hall of Honor located in the rotunda of the Jackson Library in Marion. Past honorees include such figures

as Elizabeth Dole, actor Kirk Cameron, presidential candidate Ben Carson and Christian author Frank Peretti.

Religion and faith definitely make up a large part of the educational env ironment at Indiana Wesleyan, but providing a number of opportunities for students to achieve success in their chosen field of study is always the final goal. “Besides being Christ-centered, we offer a vast array of opportunities to lead students toward degree completion,” says Sizemore. “We care about our students, and we want to make sure whatever resources they need are made available to them.”

With goals like that, it’s a solid bet that Indiana Wesleyan University will be serving and educating students for another 100 years to come. n DAYTON MAGAZINE . August/September 2019

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reparing high school and adult students for careers and further education in a variety of fields, including advanced manufacturing, automotive, aviation, construction, cosmetology, culinary, digital/graphic arts, health care, information technology and public safety services. Above 90 percent placement rate for successful completers, and students earn industry certifications, college credit and are eligible for scholarships. Five Star Step Up To Quality Learning Lab Preschool fully licensed and offering two sessions per day, four days per week.

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he Executive MBA at Xavier University is a nationally ranked, transformational program designed specifically for experienced professionals who want to earn their degree among similarly situated and motivated peers. Candidates come from a multitude of industry and job types but at their core have an innate desire to learn, combined with an interest in moving their career to the next level. This could mean undertaking a more significant leadership position, transitioning into the C-Suite, assuming leadership in a family business or even shifting to a second career.

The requirement of significant career, leadership, and management experience means the class—which is cohort based—is different than a traditional online or on campus MBA class. The discussion is on a higher level, the coursework is an integrated

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combination of theoretical and experiential, international immersion is required and the cohort structure ensures a supportive and collaborative learning experience. Executive MBA courses are restricted to only cohort members and faculty are asked to teach in the program, not assigned. Professors intentionally hail from both academia and industry.

The Executive MBA is a campus-based, concierge-level program that meets two weekends a month for 16 months (essentially every other weekend)—Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The format and brevity of the program allows for a very fast return on investment for both you and your company. It has remained the only program of its kind in the Greater Cincinnati area for over 40 years. You don’t have to go far to get the very best.

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Businesses in Kettering, Moraine and Oakwood Work Together to Create New Gems Our local history is rich with great stories of people working together. Charles Kettering was a genius in his own right, but teaming up with other brilliant inventors, tinkering in a carriage house, he along with Col. Edward Deeds and John Patterson, The Barn Gang, came up with wonderful revolutions that changed the world.

These brilliant engineers and inventors worked together. Proving there is no ‘I’ in team.

Some would argue that that’s all changed, we’re very territorial. We look for where an initiative originated, “Who came up with this?,” etc….

However, here in Kettering, Moraine and Oakwood many businesses support each other and have numerous things in common. Time and time again we learn of champion moments where multiple local businesses have collaborated on a project to provide our region with yet another “gem.”

For instance, Shook Construction Company is building the Community Tissue expansion. Two great KMO businesses, with more joining in on the project.

Far as things in common, Eudora Brewing Company and Epic Coffee both brew with water, for scientific types that’s H2O. Two really cool businesses out showcasing their ounce of difference. Make sure you stop by Sky Asian Cuisines and try the Sky Ale by Eudora, with hints of ginger and honey!

The KMO Chamber is thrilled to represent over 700 businesses with support, encouragement and promotion, and if I may toot our own horn, we’ve been doing just that for over 60 years.

Included in the group is local mom & pops, national chains and unique shopping centers offering quite the variety of products and services. We invite you to visit our website www.kmo-coc.org for a complete directory of our wonderful members and respective businesses.

A super group who not only help out other establishments but are always more than willing to go the extra mile for you! We encourage you to share your local favorites on social media – help grow your local favorites.

After all, we’re all in this, together right? I believe The Barn Gang would be so proud of the businesses in our KMO Chamber community!

Ann-Lisa Allen President

KMO Chamber of Commerce 2977 Far Hills Ave. Kettering, Ohio 45419 937-299-3852

CONTENTS 4 City Information 5 Chamber Leaders 6 Calendar of Events 8 Business 10 Patriot Day 12 Economic Development 13 Shopping 14 Entertainment 15 Dining 16 Education 17 Health Care 18 Senior Living 19 Membership Directory

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CITY GOVERNMENT IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR KETTERING, MORAINE AND OAKWOOD CITY OF KETTERING

CITY OF MORAINE

CITY OF OAKWOOD

3600 Shroyer Road Kettering, OH 45429 296-2400 ketteringoh.org

4200 Dryden Road Moraine, OH 45439 535-1000 ci.moraine.oh.us

30 Park Ave. Oakwood, OH 45419 298-0600 ci.oakwood.oh.us

City Income Tax: 296-2502 City Manager: 296-2412 Fire Department: 296-2489 Fraze Pavilion: 296-3300 Government Center: 296-2400 Lathrem Senior Center: 296-2480 Mayor & City Council: 296-2416 Municipal Court – Clerk of Courts: 296-2461 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts: 296-2454 Polen Farm: 435-5787 Police Department: 296-2555

Administration: 535-1002 Building & Zoning Administration: 535-1038 City Council: 535-1005 City Manager: 535-1002 Clerk of Courts: 535-1010 Gerhardt Civic Center: 535-1095 Income Tax Division: 535-1026 Information Technology: 535-1004 Non-emergency Fire: 535-1130 Non-emergency Police: 535-1166 Parks & Recreation - Payne Recreation Center: 535-1060

Administration: 298-0600 Finance: 298-0402 Health: 298-0411 Income Tax: 298-0531 Inspectional Services: 297-2920 Municipal Court: 293-3058 Leisure Services: 298-0775 Oakwood Community Center: 298-0775 Personnel: 298-0411 Police/Fire/Safety: 911 Public Safety: 298-2122 Public Works: 298-0777 Water Billing & Meter Info: 298-0400

Recreational Complex/Pool: 296-2587 Rosewood Arts Centre: 296-0294 Volunteer Office: 296-2433

“Generations of Care” Throughout your life you have tried to protect and ease life’s path for your loved ones. You have a chance to help them at a time they will need it most. Because you care, because you love them, take time to plan. It is truly one of the best, most unselfish gifts of love you can give.

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Scattering Garden

LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Past ChairBarry Lucas, DP&L

ChairTheresa Hammons, Ashley's Pastry Shop ViceChairJohn Schuermann, Fifth-Third Bank SecretaryJohn Henehan, Oakwood Lawn & Landscaping TreasurerTony Colussi, Goldshot Lamb & Hobbs MembershipJane Schneider, PuroClean Corp. LiasonJon Barhorst, Independent Consultant

Alina Joseph, Kettering Health Network Cindy Gaboury, Audio Etc… Sara Harrison, University of Dayton Robin Kent, Alpha Media Bart Nye, Prime Time Party Rental

ADVISORY COMMITTEE Michael Davis, City of Moraine

Bryan Furrey, Furrey Marketing Gregg Gorsuch, City of Kettering Jennifer Wilder, City of Oakwood

Brian Oakes, Heidelberg Distributing Polly Petricola, Ad Products of Dayton Daniel Reeves, P&R Communications Ryan Fahncke, Select Signs

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EVENTS MAY 4

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Father/Daughter Dance Oakwood Community Center 105 Patterson Rd., Oakwood ci.oakwood.oh.us, 298-0775

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Sunday Funday Fly In Moraine Airpark 866-2489, facebook.com/eaa48/ Grandma & Me Springtime Tea Kettering Recreation Complex 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering 296-2454, playkettering.org

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Art on the Playground Habitat Environmental Center 3036 Bellflower St., Kettering 296-2454, playkettering.org

JUNE 8 Annual Youth Fishing Derby Delco Park 1700 Delco Park Dr., Kettering 296-2454, playkettering.org

Grand Dance: Pineapple Party Luau!

Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering 296-2454, playkettering.org

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Dog Splash Oakwood Community Center’s Gardner Pool 105 Patterson Rd., Oakwood 298-0775, ci.oakwood.oh.us

Mother/Son Dance Oakwood Community Center 105 Patterson Road, Oakwood ci.oakwood.oh.us, 298-0775

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3G Connection: Magic Extravaganza!

Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering 296-2454, playkettering.org

AUGUST 11 Oakwood’s Annual Ice Cream Social Shafor Park 105 Patterson Rd., Oakwood 298-0775, ci.oakwood.oh.us 31st Annual Art on the Commons Lincoln Park Civic Commons 675 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering 296-2454, playkettering.org

HoneyFest Delco Park 1700 Delco Park Dr., Kettering 296-2454, playkettering.org

OCTOBER 5 Suburbicon 2019 Trent Arena Lobby 3301 Shroyer Rd., Kettering 296-2454, playkettering.org

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Scarecrow Row and Family Fall Festival Shafor Park 105 Patterson Road, Oakwood 298-0775, ci.oakwood.oh.us

DECEMBER 7 Breakfast with Santa Oakwood Community Center 105 Patterson Road, Oakwood ci.oakwood.oh.us, 298-0775

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Holiday of Lights Shafor Park 105 Patterson Road, Oakwood 298-0775, ci.oakwood.oh.us

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A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival Rosewood Arts Center 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering 296-2454, playkettering.org

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its central location makes it readily accessible to all the residents of Montgomery County and the surrounding areas.

We have three beautiful mausoleums and two outdoor columbariums. Our newest addition, Old Glory Plaza, was built to memorialize anyone in our community, our public servants and our beloved military.

The cremation niches surround a ring of five 8-foot granite tablets. Each tablet pays tribute to one of the five branches of our military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy. At the core of Old Glory Plaza flies a majestic flag that measures 30 feet by 60 feet atop a glorious 120-foot tall flagpole.

David’s is now surrounded by urban development, but still retains the quiet, stately grandeur of a longestablished and well cared for cemetery. In addition,

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KMO CHAMBER EVENTS 2019 - 2020 KMO KONNECTS NETWORKING PROGRAM Get Konnected with fellow chamber members each month as we rotate between different networking platforms and social gatherings facilitated by our members. Check out the schedule on kmo-coc.org and look for updates on our Facebook page.

NEW MEMBER MEET AND GREET

May 2019 Join our benefit providers and board of directors as we welcome new members to the chamber. This is a perfect opportunity to network and learn how to save more money through our great benefits. (Free food too!)

KMO CLASSIC GOLF OUTING

Thursday, May 16, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start This fun day at Sugar Valley Golf Club offers a great golf experience as well as great networking. Enjoy dining on the patio with fellow golfers and business professionals.

KMO NIGHT AT THE DRAGONS

Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m.

We will be back in the suites at The Dragon’s for another fun networking event. Attendees will

enjoy watching the game from four reserved suites, buffet dinner, two adult drink tickets, a hat and ballpark snack.

WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE EXPO

Thursday, June 20, 4-7 p.m.

Join Kettering Health Network and us at Town & Country Shopping Center for an evening dedicated to women on the go. Come shop, visit our vendor booths and enjoy a health fair focused on women. Child-care will be provided.

THE TASTE

Thursday, Aug. 29, 6-9 p.m.

The Chamber’s largest fundraiser and one of the area’s premier food events in the region showcases more than 40 restaurants and caterers at the Fraze as they offer some of their finest fare to attendees. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event.

PATRIOT DAY

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 4-7 p.m.

This event is focused on giving the whole community an opportunity to show appreciation for our first responders while enjoying great food.

FIRE SAFETY DAY

Friday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Members can bring their fire extinguishers by the Chamber office for free inspections and discounted repairs. Enjoy a free lunch and network with other Chamber members.

KUDOS MILESTONES OVATIONS

Thursday, Nov. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

One of our largest-attended events, members gather at Heidelberg Distributing Center to celebrate the successes of fellow Chamber members and the communities we represent.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – NOV. 30 KMO & BNI NETWORKING EVENT

July 2019 The Kettering Moraine Oakwood Chamber and Dayton’s two largest Business Network International chapters host the networking opportunity of 2019. The event is open to members of the hosting organizations as well as those in the local business communities interested in making contacts, expanding their network and growing their business.

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BUSINESS

Good Times are Brewing New businesses open and find success using local resources

BY TIM WALKER

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e all need water, and that goes for many local businesses as well as individuals. From coffee and craft beers a-brewing in Kettering to a brand new, major expansion of an established local employer, there are great things happening in the region these days, and the KMO Chamber of Commerce is right there supporting it all in a variety of ways.

“The coolest thing about the coffee shop,” says Brian Ernst, designer of Kettering’s Epic Coffee Shoppe, “is that our demographic is 17 to 70. Our customer base has stretched so far beyond the 20-something ‘cool people’ and we’ve reached the local

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community in a way that we not only intended, but succeeded at. That, to me, is truly the most remarkable part of Epic.”

Epic Coffee Shoppe, located at 22 W. Stroop Road in the Castle Hills retail center,

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Eudora Brewing Co. recently opened its new 20,000-square-foot restaurant, taproom and brewery at 3022 Wilmington Pike.

opened in July 2018. Since that beginning, a little less than a year ago, the coffee shop has become a favorite destination spot for area residents looking for a quiet place to read, have a snack, get some work done or just relax with friends over a freshly brewed espresso or cappuccino.

The shop now offers coffees from one end of the spectrum to the other, from drip brews to pour overs and French press, and it also has ice cream espresso blends, milkshakes, loose leaf tea, fine artisan sodas, french pastries and other baked goods.

The business is a true labor of love for Ernst and Laura Gorham, who are partners in life as well as in commerce. “Laura and I fell in love about three years ago,” says Ernst. “And we recognized that what we had was the real deal. Our faith was in perfect alignment and our hearts were in perfect alignment to live out the original ‘Adam and Eve’ dream. And we realized early on that we didn’t want to operate from opposite sides of the garden.” A quick stop for coffee in Covington, Kentucky, early in their relationship convinced the new couple that opening a coffee shop, with Gorham as owner and Ernst, a designer by trade, doing what he does best, was the only way to go.

Following a period of intensive training and an introduction to the coffee business provided by Deeper Roots Coffee in Cincinnati, Gorham and Ernst were able to design their business plan from a global, sustainable perspective. Their business is conducted with respect for an international community of farmers, suppliers, employees and customers. “Our intention was always for this to be a very inclusive environment,” says Gorham, owner of Epic Coffee Shoppe. “So that was kind of the way that we started stepping.”

Not too far away, travelers may have noticed a recent change in the roadside scenery as another local business relocated, opening the doors to its new location in January 2019.

Eudora Brewing Co. is now located in the building that once housed Pep Boys Auto Parts and Service, at 3022 Wilmington Pike.

Its brand-new 20,000-square-foot restaurant, taproom and brewery offers 18 craft beers on tap, as well as craft root beer and nitro cold-brew coffee. A fullservice kitchen also serves upscale food selections, including appetizers such as hummus plates and Eudora beer cheese, salads with housemade dressings, as well as burgers, sandwiches and tacos.

The business was originally located at 4716 Wilmington Pike, but the new and much larger space is a marked improvement. “Neil Chabut is the owner and head brewer,” says Abby Hofrichter, marketing manager for Eudora Brewing Co. “He started Eudora back in 2013, further down Wilmington Pike, and it was a small, more intimate space. He was running a threebarrel brewing system at that time.”

Chabut, being born and raised in the Dayton area, was determined to expand his business and provide more choices for his customers. “It was really important to Neil for his business to stay in Kettering,” says Hofrichter. “They just needed more space.

Regular customers would stop in and have to leave because there just wasn’t enough seating and Eudora is such a friendly place— it literally reminds me of the bar in the TV show Cheers. You come in, and maybe you just want to have a quiet evening or read the paper, and you’re surrounded by friends.

Everyone literally knows your name.”

The new facility boasts a 10-barrel brew-

Epic Coffee Shoppe at 22 W. Stroop Road has quickly become a favorite destination spot for area residents looking for a quiet place to read, have a snack, get some work done or simply relax with friends over a freshly brewed espresso or cappuccino.

ing system and offers seating for up to 150 people. Pool tables are available, along with an antique shuffle bowling game, pinball games and space for private events. An outdoor patio with gas fire pits keeps customers happy when the evenings are cool.

Along with the coffee shops and breweries opening and relocating in Kettering, another major local employer has set its sights on an expansion, one which will make it one of the largest facilities of its kind in the world.

Community Tissue Services, a Ketteringbased nonprofit, is the largest tissue bank in the United States and one of the largest providers of skin grafts in the world. In September 2018 the nonprofit broke ground on a 132,000-square-foot facility in the Miami Valley Research Park. The new building will be an expansion of the existing Center for Tissue, Innovation and Research facility, currently located within the Kettering Research Park.

The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2020 and the expansion is expected to create more than 200 new jobs at the Community Tissue Center, with many of those in the manufacturing and support fields.

Moraine-based Shook Construction Co. will oversee the construction of the facility, which was designed by Miamisburg-based John Poe Architects.

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A DAY TO REMEMBER

KMO Chamber Plans First Patriot Day Event for 9/11/19

BY BETH L ANGEFELS

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n the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, then-President George W. Bush and members of Congress wanted to create a day of remembrance so all Americans would never forget what happened that day. The first “Patriot Day” was September 11, 2002, and every year since then Americans are asked to observe the National Day of Service and Remembrance with appropriate ceremonies, activities and community service.

In Ohio, the sitting governor has continued to sign resolutions each year encouraging everyone in the state to take part and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on that fateful day. Ann-Lisa Allen, President of the Kettering-Moraine-Oakwood Chamber of Commerce, was inspired last year when she read Gov. John Kasich’s Patriot Day resolution.

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“We get notified from the governor’s office of flag lowering days and other statewide occurrences,” Allen says. “There was a definite call to action in the resolution asking everyone to find ways to observe Patriot Day as a national day of remembrance and this resonated with me.”

Allen describes the communities of Kettering, Moraine and Oak wood as “close knit” and she knew they would band together to come up with a plan to observe the day.

“We have a really great first-responders group who I knew would want to be part of this,” Allen says. “I know there are a lot of people who feel compelled to do something but don’t have outlets to help them.”

Allen, who has been at the chamber since 2001, says she has witnessed many individual efforts over the years, including volunteers taking baked goods to local police and fire stations as well as personal posts on social media, but there has never been a communitywide event on September 11.

“An event of appreciation would give folks an opportunity to recognize our dedicated first responders as well as remember

the events of that day in 2001,” Allen says.

Allen’s initial thought was a simple ceremony recognizing anyone who had gone to the 9/11 attack sites as well as all first responders in the communities. That has evolved into the “KMO Patriot Day – National Day of Service and Remembrance,” to be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at the Mandalay Banquet Center, 2700 E. River Road in Moraine from 4-7 p.m.

“We are still working out details,” Allen says. “We will have fire apparatus onsite, a cruiser car show and food trucks. There will also be interactive booths providing education about 9/11.”

Allen is working with a committee of 20 people comprised of local police and fire department personnel and staff from Kettering Health Network. Allen says it was important to her that she find out how local citizens envisioned the event so it would be meaningful and impactful.

“We came to a unanimous understanding that there should be a significant ceremony of some sort at the event,” Allen says. “It’s not just a festival but serves the purpose of remembering and honoring.”

This event will be the sixth largest event

the Chamber hosts each year and admission will be free.

In addition, a children’s art contest will be held in conjunction with the event, with the winners’ art displayed at the Mandalay and in the city buildings. The event is open to anyone, not just residents of Kettering, Oakwood and Moraine.

“I don’t know of any other community doing anything like this,” Allen says. “My vision is an event that is purposeful so that adults have an outlet to appreciate first responders and so that children who maybe weren’t even born at the time can learn more about what really happened.”

Still in the works is the ceremony itself, which may have a visual component like a balloon launch as well as a flag ceremony.

“I want to have something the entire crowd can do together,” Allen says. “Even if they don’t understand everything about that day they can feel they are a part of something.”

For more information on volunteering or participating contact the KMO Chamber at 937-299-3852 or visit www.kmo-coc. org. The Chamber is also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and will be using the hashtag #NeverForget for this event. n

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NEW Opportunities Distribution, housing and technology sectors all part of growing economy

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019 is poised to bring a number of exciting new economic developments to the cities of Kettering, Moraine and Oakwood. With new business opportunities, an influx of new jobs and the development of a convenient new place to live there's never been a better time to be based in one of these three communities.

AMAZON DISTRIBUTION CENTER COMES TO KETTERING The first major development is a new Amazon distribution center to be situated in the Kettering Business Park on Wilmington Pike. The center could bring several hundred new jobs to the area as soon as this summer.

“The first step in this exciting development is the sale of 14 acres of property, including the vacant 200,000-square-foot building located at 907 Forrer Blvd., to TW Development Group,” says City of Kettering Economic Development Manager Gregg Gorsuch. “We look forward to continuing our cooperation with Jim McCarthy & TW Development, working side by side on projects that will shape a bright future for the Kettering Business Park and other Kettering commercial areas.”

“Certainly this is great news for Kettering and yet another exciting development in the rebirth of the Kettering Business Park,” says Kettering Mayor Don Patterson. “We are grateful to TW Development Group for their investment and their steadfast determination to bring Amazon to Kettering, Ohio.”

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TYLER TECHNOLOGIES EXPANDS PRESENCE IN MORAINE Tyler Technologies, a public sector software company, is expanding its presence in Moraine, doubling the square footage of its physical facility to 80,000 square feet and adding another 225 high-skilled, high-wage jobs to its existing roster of 160 employees.

Michael Davis, Moraine’s acting City Manager, says there were initially concerns coming from the corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas, about whether the Dayton area could provide enough skilled professionals to handle these demanding jobs. The city responded by surveying the University of Dayton, Wright State University, Sinclair Community College and Miami University about its recent graduates from and current students in computer science fields, demonstrating the depth of talent in the Dayton area pipeline.

“This will be one of five tech hubs throughout the country,” Davis says. “The expansion and increase in employment will be impactful on a regional level, not just for Moraine.”

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TOP: Element Oakwood, a new upscale condominium complex, is now renting for fall move-in dates.

ABOVE: Amazon plans to build a distribution center in Kettering Business Park.

ELEMENT OAKWOOD BRINGS UPSCALE CONDO LIVING WITHIN VIEW OF DAYTON Element Oakwood brings a new living option to 310 River Walk Road. The new upscale rental condo complex will feature two buildings of 42 units each, with a variety of floor plans available. The property features a saltwater pool, two dog parks, a fitness center, a social deck with fire pits and grilling stations, and underground parking. The location offers a view of downtown Dayton.

Jennifer Wilder, Director of Personnel and Properties for Oakwood, describes this development as “a new, quality housing option in our unique historic community.” The property is now renting for fall move-in dates. n

SHOPPING

Shopping Local is Easy There are plenty of retailers in the area to satisfy your needs

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ettering, Moraine and Oakwood each have something to offer everyone—that’s no less true when it comes to locally owned and operated retailers. These four stores all bring a little something different to the table and, because of it, enrich their neighborhoods.

WILD POPPY & J. GILBERT’S Over the last few years, Lisa Neuslein has established herself as a premium local clothier for both men and women.

She started in 2016 with Wild Poppy in The Shops of Oakwood on Far Hills Avenue, which has since gained quite a local following for selling fashionable women’s clothing, home décor pieces, jewelry, fragrances, crafts and more. From the chic storefront to a showroom that combines both modern and rustic aesthetics, Wild Poppy has been a hit with both locals and visitors to Oakwood.

So much so, in fact, that Neuslein expanded her budding empire by opening a second store for men just a couple hundred feet south from Wild Poppy. J. Gilbert’s—named after her father, James Gilbert III—opened in September of 2018. The retail inventory runs from comfort-driven activewear to fashionable shirts and slacks in a boutique setting that’s welcoming for both men shopping for themselves and women shopping for them.

BLUE TURTLE TOYS Just up the road from both of Lisa Neuslein’s clothing stores is an Oakwood fixture, Blue Turtle Toys. The toy and collectibles store has welcomed visitors of all ages for 20 years.

Opened by Carolyn Meyer in 1999, Blue Turtle Toys outgrew its first store in six years and moved into its current location in The Shops of Oakwood. Meyer thought that she would have to close the store in May 2017 upon entering a well-deserved retirement. Instead, Cathy Tapogna stepped up just two months later in July to buy the business and keep the local mainstay open.

ABOVE: Blue Turtle Toys is a store filled with books, board games, building blocks, stuffed animals, figurines, models and much more.

LEFT: The Kettering Bike Shop has a wide array of bikes for everyone from young learners to seasoned pros.

Tapogna, a University of Cincinnati graduate and longtime Dayton-area resident, felt inspired to act after seeing the community’s attachment to Blue Turtle Toys.

And the attachment is understandable.

Beyond the storefront—which makes anyone feel a bit more like a kid as soon as they see it—is a trove of books, board games, building blocks, stuffed animals, figurines, models and so much more. Children and grownups alike can find enough inside the store to spend hours browsing and more than a few things they’ll want to take home with them.

KETTERING BIKE SHOP For grown-ups who like their toys a little faster, Kettering Bike Shop is a community mainstay on Wilmington Pike near Kantner Park. Within, visitors will find a showroom filled with a wide array of bikes for everyone from young learners to seasoned pros, a full service center for repairs and mainte-

nance, and a large adjoining warehouse for everything else.

The bike shop has been a part of the community since 1960 and has been in its current location since 1972. Owner Tom Tegtmeyer started working in the store when he was just 15 years old and his parents owned the business. After assuming ownership in 1993, Tegtmeyer and Kettering Bike Shop have been encouraging residents from all around the area to get on their bikes and ride.

“We have over 300 miles of bicycle trails in Dayton,” Tegtmeyer says, “so that has helped keep bicycling in people’s minds.”

To help promote cycling and being active, the shop buys and distributes to its customers a couple thousand bike trail maps annually. Through that effort, its placement in the community and its organized weekly rides starting at the store Kettering Bike Shop keeps residents interested in and using the bike trails around the area. n

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ENTERTAINMENT

Closeto-Home Fun Kettering, Moraine and Oakwood are never far from entertainment

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esidents of Kettering, Moraine and Oakwood don’t need to travel far to find top-notch events and entertainment. From community celebrations to big-name concerts, the region has a jam-packed schedule of events that are fun for the whole family.

KETTERING There is no shortage of entertainment at Kettering’s Fraze Pavilion from May through September. In 2019, the outdoor entertainment venue will host concerts featuring Weird Al Yankovic, Little Big Town and Morrissey as well as local events.

The local events, which are free to all, include Spass Nacht, an Austrian celebration held in honor of Kettering’s sister city, Steyr, Austria, on June 19; the new Taco Fiesta, which will mix Mexican food with Latin jazz, on June 30; Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest on July 13; Festival of the Vine, which features fine wine and cool jazz, on Aug. 10; Bacon Fest on Aug. 17; and Gospelfest, which features both local and national gospel performers, on Sept. 8.

Two long-standing Kettering events are also returning for another year at Fraze Pavilion. The 31st annual Art on the Commons, presented by the Rosewood Arts Centre and Kettering Arts Council, will bring more than 100 artists together for a one-day art festival on Aug. 11. Guests will be able to view and purchase photography, pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworking and more.

The 33nd annual The Taste, held Aug. 29, features food samples from local restau-

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TOP: Fraze Pavilion in Kettering ABOVE: Art on the Commons is a popular art festival at the Fraze Pavilion that features more than 100 artists selling photographs, pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworking and more.

rants along with entertainment. This year’s restaurants have yet to be announced, but previous participants include Archer’s Tavern, El Meson and Brio.

If you’d prefer to spend time inside, Kettering is also home to several indoor events.

Suburbicon, a comic creator expo, will be held in Kettering Fairmont High School’s Trent Area on Oct. 5. In it sixth year, the event brings more than 20 comic creators to Kettering to discuss their craft. The day also includes fan art and cosplay competitions and a Super Hero Relay.

Later in the year, the Rosewood Arts Centre will host A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival on Dec. 14. Guests will be able to view and purchase work created by local artists, view performances by local dance groups and make their crafts.

MORAINE The City of Moraine also looks to bring the community together with a series of events.

While dates haven’t been announced yet, Moraine’s annual Star Spangled Boom (a

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Fourth of July celebration featuring food trucks, live music and fireworks), Cardboard Boat Regatta (in which contestants build cardboard boats to compete in a race in August) and Zombie Fest (a Halloween event that includes a zombie run, pet costume contest and hayrides) are expected to return.

OAKWOOD In Oakwood, entertainment-seekers can find events happening in local parks throughout the summer.

On the first Monday of each summer month families with sports-loving kids can head to Shafor Park for an afternoon of whiffle ball, kickball or basketball. On the first Wednesday of each month craft-loving kids can make their own craft project for free at Orchardly Park. And on June 9, July 14 and Aug. 4 the whole family can head to Smith Gardens for a free blanket concert.

This year’s performers include Madcap Puppets, Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers and Puzzle of Light. n

DINING

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town or who have friends who live out of town and miss the delicious desserts Ashley’s Pastry Shop produces each day the store can ship them to anywhere. 21 Park Ave., Oakwood.

ASHLEY’S PASTRY SHOP For 37 years the best place to go for madefrom-scratch baked goods in Oakwood has been Ashley’s Pastry Shop. Greg and Theresa Hammons started Ashley’s Pastry Shop in 1982 and named it after their first daughter, Ashley.

Since then the store has delighted many in the Miami Valley with its breakfast pastries, donuts, coffee cakes, desert pastries, fresh-baked breads, cookies, dinner rolls, tortes and cakes.

Those cakes can even be customized for special occasions, including wedding cakes, birthday cakes, graduation cakes and more. And for those who live out of

TOWN & COUNTRY SHELL It may not seem like a gas station would be a good place to stop for a meal but Town & Country Shell in Kettering is shattering the stereotype that there’s nothing good to eat at a place where one fills up a vehicle with gasoline.

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EDUCATION

Academic EXPANSION Kettering and Oakwood school districts adding buildings and programs

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he Kettering City School District and the Oakwood City School District are both planning to expand their facilities and academic offerings.

Kettering schools recently completed a new, 19,200-square-foot auditorium at Fairmont High School, says Ken Lackey, Director of Business Services for the Kettering School District.

The new, larger auditorium will now be able to accommodate all of the estimated 700 students in the band, orchestra, music or performing arts programs at the high school, he says. “We just have a tremendous participation level in all of our music and performing arts programs at the high school so we wanted to and were in need of a space that was more fitting to our program and our

number of students that are participating.”

The Kettering district is also planning to build four additional classrooms at Southdale and Orchard Park elementary schools to accommodate the district’s new all-day kindergarten program that will start at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, he says.

Voters approved a permanent 5.99-mill operating tax levy in November to help pay for the all-day kindergarten program for an estimated 550 to 600 students, says Debbie Mears, Director of Early Education for Kettering schools.

“The community came out and said yes we want all-day (kindergarten) and voted for it and so we’re listening to the community and that’s what we’re doing,” says Mears.

The Oakwood school district, which was recently ranked No. 1 in the state for Prepared for Success on the Ohio Department of Education State Report Card, is preparing to roll out school-issued Chromebook laptop computers to fifth and ninth-grade students starting with the 2019-2020 school year, says Traci Hale, Director of Community Relations.

In addition, the Oakwood school district has developed a long-range facility plan.

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HEALTH CARE

Two Organizations Leading Health Treatment

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he combined efforts of two prominent health care organizations are helping the entire spectrum of residents in Kettering, Moraine and Oakwood.

Kettering Health Network has grown in prominence in recent years, gaining accolades—such as its Sycamore Medical Center being named as one of 100 best hospitals in the country by IBM Watson Health—and expanding the capabilities of its medical centers.

Its flagship hospital and main campus, Kettering Medical Center, is located conveniently in the middle of the KetteringMoraine-Oakwood triangle, right next door to Kettering College on Southern Boulevard.

There, new initiatives in cancer treatment, neuroscience and maternity care are offered alongside a host of other preventative and emergency treatments.

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leadless pacemaker insertion procedures, which are less invasive than standard pacemaker placements into both the right atrium and ventricle through the chest. That’s just one of the advancements recently made at Kettering Medical Center; others include the integration of RAPID™ imaging technology to better identify potential blood clots in the brain (which can lead to stroke) and the exclusive use of Gamma Knife Perfexion™ surgery, which treats brain issues such as tumors with concentrated gamma radiation instead of invasive traditional surgery.

Mental health treatment is every bit as important as maintaining physical wellbeing. South Community, based in Moraine, provides mental health services, addiction recovery, counseling and child-centric programs to help the community at large.

With two locations in Moraine—including

one dedicated to youth care and treatment— and another in southeastern Kettering, South Community has grown since 1974 to serve the mental wellness needs of area residents.

Its primary treatment offerings focus on integrated dual disorder treatment—the common coupling of substance abuse and mental illness— and cognitive behavioral therapy, psychiatric assessments and posttrauma care, but South Community also places a high priority on helping young people in Kettering, Moraine and Oakwood.

The organization works in foster care placement, school-based counseling and the Seven Challenges program for young adults with budding substance abuse and mental health issues. South Community also brings together its continuum of adult and child care services through family counseling options and active therapy offerings such as the InSHAPE program and equine therapy. n

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SENIOR LIVING

Facilities Available for Seniors to Age Comfortably

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or senior citizens who want to age comfortably and gracefully in the Kettering, Moraine and Oakwood area there are plenty of places close to home. Senior citizens who need a little extra special care have an equal number of places that will ensure their safety.

BROOKDALE OAKWOOD Brookdale Oakwood, 1701 Far Hills Ave., offers personalized assisted-living and memory-care services for seniors. Amenities include concierge service, café/bistro, beauty/barber shop, courtyard and garden and a 24-hour security system, according to its website.

Brookdale Oakwood’s assisted-living community is designed for those who need help with the routine activities of daily living with a personalized plan, tailored for

specific needs.

Brookdale Oakwood also offers specialized care for those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia through its Clare Bridge program, a person-centered approach focused on creating feelings of belonging and purpose for each resident, while seeking to preserve their identity and sense of self.

THE CARLYLE HOUSE The Carlyle House Assisted Living Community, 3490 Far Hills Ave., is constantly searching to discover new tools and techniques to advance the care of its residents, according to its website.

The Carlyle House offers a 51-suite community with 10 different suite styles and sizes; 24 assisted-living suites on the first floor; a 27-suite, fully secured memory

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It’s a method that seems to be catching on. After South Dakota-based Sanford Health started its subsidiary in 2012, Profile

by Sanford has grown to 125 storefronts across all 50 states. The brick-and-mortar locations are operated by franchisees like Tom Hegge, who opened the first Dayton-area Profile by Sanford store in Springboro’s Marketplace at Settlers Walk on March 16.

Hegge and Lisa Samuelson, director of community outreach for Profile in Springboro, have worked hard to introduce Profile

by Sanford’s brand of one-on-one diet and nutrition coaching to area residents.

“The interesting thing about nutrition is that there are so many approaches out there,” Samuelson says, noting that even when good dietary advice is backed by science, opposing viewpoints persist.

To address that, the Profile program is individualized using a sustainable approach—the goal is to provide a path to

Profile health coach Elizabeth Grove, left, and Carol Erisman, store manager, help introduce the new Springboro location to Dayton residents.

shedding pounds and keeping them off for good that works specifically for each member.

“Most of our members [come in] weekly,” Samuelson says. “The research shows that when people do come in and do that oneon-one coaching people have more success with weight loss.”

That one-on-one coaching entails creating a plan from changes in diet, activity and overall lifestyle—including stress management and getting healthy amounts of sleep.

Profile coaches can use genetic analysis to educate a member about how their unique metabolism affects their weight management and use smart tracking devices to chart progress over time.

More than anything, Profile stresses that there is no panacea for weight loss—the best program for losing weight is one tailored to the individual, which helps keep them accountable and committed.

“Our coaches take a lot of guesswork out of it,” Samuelson says. It helps, too, that the Springboro storefront is just a few doors down from Dorothy Lane Market, where members can stock up on healthier, nourishing groceries.

The future for Dayton’s first Profile location will focus on more community education and partnerships. Samuelson is working with gyms and physical therapists to create better plans for how to achieve a healthy lifestyle in the Dayton area. She has also forged a partnership with a local Mary Kay representative to demonstrate how a better diet can lead to healthier skin and hair.

“Skin care goes hand-in-hand with proper nutrition,” says Samuelson. “It’s just about feeling your best on the inside as well as the outside.”

Down the road, Hegge and Samuelson hope to add another Profile storefront in the Dayton area and continue educating the public on how to achieve healthier lifestyles. One of Samuelson’s favorite quotes on that topic is that “a great life with great health is just a series of great days.”

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Toward Longer, Healthier Lives Congenital heart defects mean a lifetime of care

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here are few things as frightening for a parent as finding out a child is sick.

However, this is the situation for about one in 100 children born each year with a congenital heart defect. Many of these defects will require a lifetime relationship with a cardiologist, but, fortunately, medicine is developing a better understanding of how to help these children grow into healthy adults.

UNDERSTANDING CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS Although “congenital” means present from birth, some congenital heart defects are not detected until significantly after birth.

“Most (congenital heart defects) are not life threatening or clinically important,” says Dr. Michael Ralston, pediatric cardiologist with Dayton Children’s Hospital. He explains some of the types of congenital heart defects that children and parents might encounter.

The most common congenital heart defect to be diagnosed soon after birth is a ventricular septal defect. This is a

hole in the heart between the two lower chambers, or ventricals, that can lead to already oxygenated blood circulating back to the lungs instead of throughout the body, putting strain on the lungs. This defect is typically not diagnosed until after birth when doctors recognize a characteristic noise when they listen to the heart.

Ralston says that the defect can be small and close on its own, or it can be larger and require surgery, either immediately or after waiting a time to see if it spontaneously closes.

However, the overall most common congenital heart defect is a bicuspid aortic valve, a condition in which the aortic valve has two leaflets instead of three. This can mean that the valve is less successful at preventing blood from flowing back into the heart after it is pumped into the aorta.

Often, babies and children will have no symptoms and the condition is not recognized until young adulthood or after. At that point the person may need surgery or they may be eligible for less invasive treatment via cardiac catheterization.

These are just two of the most common congenital heart conditions; there are many more that are much more rare. However, Ralston points out that the common theme is how far medicine has come in the past three decades. Some conditions, like hypoplastic left heart syndrome, used to be fatal; today, the five-year survival rate for that condition is more than 90%. And, as technology and medicine continue to evolve, there is increasing reason for optimism.

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congenital defect can rarely be corrected in a way that makes the heart structurally, mechanically and electrically the same as a heart born healthy.

For that reason, Chandra views some of the treatments as palliation rather than cure. “(Congenital heart defect) comes back,” he says, explaining that additional challenges may arise as the person and their heart grown into adulthood. This maturation process may mean that the person’s heart is carrying an increased load due to size of the person or the organ and repairs done when the child was small may need revised to handle the demands an adult body puts on the heart.

To monitor this need children born with congenital heart defect need to transition to an adult congenital heart defect specialist. “It’s very different going from neonate to adult,” Chandra says. “One person cannot handle the entire spectrum.”

An adult congenital heart defect specialist can coordinate the monitoring of other systemic problems that may go along with congenital heart defect and those who are

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surgeons can perform the latest procedures to help the adult live a healthy life.

This follow-up is particularly important for adult congenital heart defect patients because those with congenital heart defect tend to have somewhat shorter lifespans than those born with normal hearts. According to the American Cardiology Association/American Heart Association, those diagnosed as a child with congenital heart defect should have their heart checked at least once by an adult congenital heart defect center and those born with a more complex congenital heart defect should do so every two years.

Experts recommend looking for an experienced and cohesive team to help care for the adult congenital heart defect patient. Chandra applauds the team approach at Premier Cardiovascular Institute where he finds the contributions made by nurses, technicians and all members of the care team that work in partnership with surgeons.

Likewise, Ralston is proud of Dayton Children’s Hospital’s state-of-the-art congenital

heart defect management program. This program includes relationships with experienced adult congenital heart defect surgeons from Columbus and Cincinnati who see many of these patients and have the experience to deal with sometimes complex cases.

Other important members of the team for someone with congenital heart defect are the friends and family members who support them. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends can all be critical parts of the support network that help the child grow into a healthy adult with the best chance of staying that way.

The Adult Congenital Heart Association (achaheart.org) offers many resources that may help, including fact sheets about congenital heart defect conditions and a directory of physicians who specialize in adult congenital heart defect.

The past three decades have brought many improvements in the way children and adults with congenital heart defect are treated and how these defects are understood. The next 30 years hold the promise of more progress to come. n

HEART HEALTH PROFILE

All Things AFib What is atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is one of the most common heart arrhythmias in which electrical impulses in the top chambers of the heart are extremely rapid and chaotic, creating an irregular heartbeat.

While people with AFib don’t always exhibit symptoms, if you are experiencing any of the following signs it could be AFib: • Heart palpitations • Shortness of breath • Unusual fatigue • Dizzy spells The condition isn’t life-threatening on its own, but it can lead to stroke or congestive heart failure if left untreated. AFib is the most common cause of stroke in people over the age of 65.

How do I know if I’m at risk?

AFib generally affects more women than men and the risk of AFib increases with age. In women the risk increases after age 60 and continues to increase between 65 and 85. Triggers include hormonal fluctuations in women and certain over-the-

counter medications, as well as alcohol and caffeine.

“Stressful events can trigger AFib, even something as simple as a person who doesn’t hydrate well or takes in more caffeine than they’re used to can provoke an episode,” says Dr. Haseeb Jafri, electrophysiologist and cardiovascular specialist with Kettering Physician Network Heart & Vascular.

Diagnosing AFib Whether you’re experiencing symptoms or know you are at increased risk, it is important to be screened for AFib. It’s diag-

nosed using an electrocardiogram (EKG), where several small electrodes are placed on the skin to record heart activity.

Treatment options Treatment can include lifestyle changes, medications, and surgical options.

Jafri encourages people with AFib to • Exercise regularly.

• Eat a heart-healthy diet low in salt, cholesterol, and saturated and trans fats.

• Manage blood pressure.

• Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine and alcohol.

• Avoid tobacco.

• Control cholesterol.

• Maintain a healthy weight.

• Evaluate and treat sleep apnea.

AFib profoundly impacts the quality of life of patients. Patients’ lives can be vastly improved if AFib is identified and treated. Kettering Health Network’s award-winning Heart & Vascular team is dedicated to getting its patients back to doing the things they love.

If you suspect you might be experiencing atrial fibrillation, call (937) 3958492 or visit ketteringhealth.org/heart to schedule a heart screen.

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A Passion for Food

Executive chef Kenny Arnold puts his heart and soul into everything at View 162

BY GINNY MCCABE Kenny Arnold is the executive chef at Crowne Plaza Dayton’s View 162.

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xecutive chef Kenny Arnold of Crowne Plaza Dayton has always had a passion for great food combined with superior customer service. With more than 20 years in the food industry, he previously honed his skills as the former head chef at Doc’s Place in Lebanon, as an executive chef at Bel-Wood Country Club and as a sous-chef at Brookwood Retirement Community. He also earned an associate’s degree from the Art Institute in Cincinnati, where he specialized in culinary arts.

“The whole reason I wanted to go into this field was because I love helping people. I love doing things for people and making people happy. I feel like sometimes if you’re having a bad day, or whatever is going on, and if you can sit down and have a really good meal and the food tastes great it helps you have a better day, at least for those few moments.

You’re not worried about whatever else is going on,” says Arnold.

Serving in his current position for about a year, Arnold says he normally starts his day around 7:30 a.m., and a typical day runs about 10 hours. In his role as executive chef Arnold oversees the View 162 Rooftop Restaurant and all of the catering aspects at Crowne Plaza Dayton.

He enjoys making everything from the comfort food that customers ask for to

trying out new cheesecake and smoked barbecue recipes at home. He says the biggest compliment he can receive from a guest is an “empty plate.”

“I’m very passionate about food and I put my heart and soul into everything I do and I think it shows in my product. I love doing what I do. I love working with people and I genuinely love and am passionate about food. I want people to see that and, hopefully, they do,” Arnold says.

View 162 is a rooftop restaurant and bar that specializes in a variety of menu items, including the popular Black Rum Barbecue Burger and other favorites like the sea bass or a salmon dish with kale and mushrooms. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. View 162 also provides room service for hotel guests.

“The view from the restaurant is phenomenal. You get a view of the whole city.

It’s a nice atmosphere and the servers do a good job catering to your needs while you dine,” Arnold says.

Other hotel guests may want to host a birthday or anniversary party or a business meeting and Crowne Plaza Dayton offers a variety of catering options for every special occasion.

From ordering food to managing staff, Arnold says he enjoys the diversity that comes with the job. Whether that’s build-

ing a menu, cooking the food or cleaning up the dishes, he takes a “hands-on approach” and hopes to “lead by example.”

“As a chef you wear a lot of different hats.

One of them can be counselor, or maintenance, I do a lot. I will clean toilets if I have to. I think my staff knows I would never ask them to do anything that I wouldn’t do myself, so I feel like leadership by example is key. Having that personal relationship with them, I don’t really have any issues with them not doing anything I ask them to do. They will pretty much do anything I ask them to do,” Arnold says.

One day he may aspire to open his own restaurant, but for now Arnold says he is getting a lot of experience as an executive chef and is fulfilled in his current role. He says, “It’s a lot fun. I’m definitely happy with where I’m at.”

Arnold and his wife, Megan, live in Fairfield with their four children, who range in age from 12 to 17. When Arnold’s not working he enjoys playing and watching sports, and spending time with family.

So, whether guests want to check out the great views and dining options at View 162 or host a special event Crowne Plaza Dayton can accommodate a variety of needs. Crowne Plaza Dayton is located at 33 E. Fifth St. in Dayton. Visit cpdayton. com, or call 224-0800 for details. n DAYTON MAGAZINE . August/September 2019

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A wealth of options and entertainment showcase Ohio’s diverse casino scene

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he Buckeye state boasts a strong collection of casinos. Each one brings its own unique appeal to the table, but which one is right for you? To provide a glimpse into a few of the choices consumers have in the area we explored the features of each location and how casinos differentiate themselves from the competition—so you don’t have to.

HOLLYWOOD GAMING AT DAYTON RACEWAY A trip to Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway guarantees a memorable experience for all guests.

“The excitement we create on the floor is what really keeps the energy high,” says Dan Kennedy, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway. “We have something exciting going on every day to keep our guests engaged and entertained. Whether it’s one of our many jackpots, someone winning a new car, getting a great meal or just enjoying the music with friends there is always an opportunity to win big.”

Located at 777 Hollywood Blvd., guests can expect a packed 2019 events lineup ranging from car shows to craft shows to comedy shows. Summertime concerts include performances from Lonestar, Cassadee Pope and Spin Doctors. Starting in September, live harness racing will occur five to six days a week while parimutuel betting is offered all year.

Although Dayton Raceway offers these events plus more than 1,000 video lottery machines its approach to handling guests makes its officials most proud.

“Our dedication to customer service is what sets us apart from the competition,” says Kennedy. “We pride ourselves in treating our guests like family and making sure they feel at home when visiting us. We have great food options, exciting promotions

and energetic entertainment to keep each day fresh and unique.”

JACK CINCINNATI CASINO JACK Cincinnati Casino is in possession of an intangible asset every successful business craves: a prime location. Positioned on the outskirts of downtown Cincinnati, JACK Cincinnati Casino is a walkable distance to major Queen City spots such as Paul Brown Stadium, Great American Ballpark and Over-The-Rhine. As if that isn’t enough, free complimentary parking provides the first impression to adults in DAYTON MAGAZINE . August/September 2019

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Once inside “customers experience over 2,000 slot machines, 85 table games and 30 poker tables,” says Chad Barnhill, senior vice president of regional operations and general manager. Here gamblers can also choose between blackjack, craps, roulette or carnival games. The Synergy Table Game Experience, however, represents a unique contrast between its regional counterparts.

“Synergy Table Game Experience has gained a lot of traction in the last 14 or 15 months,” says Barnhill. Characterized as dealer-assisted table action, this style of gaming requires just a $5 barrier to entry. The room is an altogether different environment for customers that may enjoy live DJs and the ability to watch sporting events while playing along.

If gaming isn’t your thing, Barnhill says there’s still plenty of reasons to visit JACK Cincinnati Casino. “We’ve done much more for the guests concerning food offerings and now guests are considering us as a standalone food option and entertainment option,” says Barnhill. “There’s food

promotions offered almost every day of the week at one of our restaurants.”

HOLLYWOOD CASINO COLUMBUS As the self-proclaimed “Biggest & Best Casino in Ohio,” Hollywood Casino Columbus at 200 Georgesville Road insists on constantly improving the customer experience.

“We are always evolving our offerings for our guests and listening to their feedback about what they want,” says Jason Birney, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino Columbus. “We have added to the square footage of our gaming offering and continue to add the latest and

greatest product to the floor as it debuts.

We’ve also added an Asian noodle bar restaurant and a new daiquiri bar.”

Additionally, the casino is introducing a new rewards program called Mychoice, allowing lucky guests to win trips to places such as Las Vegas and St. Kitts. “We are also the only central Ohio gaming facility to offer table games with selections ranging from blackjack to craps to exciting linkedprogressive games such as Mississippi Stud,” says Birney.

“Recently, we’ve had to expand our table games offering because our guests are telling us they want more,” says Birney.

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Ultimately, Birney believes the staff at Hollywood Casino Columbus is the secret to success. “Our team members are by far our best asset. They work hard every day to bring amazing experiences to our guests and we would not be where we are today without them.”

HOLLYWOOD GAMING AT MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE For customers interested in live racing and simulcast entertainment Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course is striving to be the casino, or racino, of choice.

Guests can watch live races onsite and from around the world at a convenient location right off Interstate 80 and state Route 46.

Large groups, subject to special accommodations, are made to feel right at home when hosting a special event. “We have a large banquet space downstairs that leads out to the race course which is ideal for large parties, conferences and special events,” says Alex Rangel, director of marketing. “We also offer space for more intimate gatherings on our second story which overlooks the race course or gaming floor.” Free play is offered to groups who

choose to have an event with Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley.

Guests looking for entertainment now have the option of attending free outdoor concerts featuring national acts such as Piff the Magic Dragon and Candlebox. There’s no limit in dining options either. Skybox Sports Bar offers a casual sit-down experience known for its burgers and steaks. At Take 2 Grill customers will find anything from wraps to mac and cheese in this food court. Finally, there is H Lounge Bar, which provides additional entertainment in the form of bands and Keno machines.

Although certain to have a tremendous time while at the casino, guests can also leave the casino assured with the knowledge that Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley benefits the local community.

“We partner with our community and team members on a daily basis to benefit Mahoning Valley with efforts such as our toy drive, blood drive and food drive,” says Rangel. “We believe our dedication to serving the community sets us apart from our competitors.” n

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