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While we teeter between the chill of winter in January and the anticipation of spring, the month of February is often when we take a moment to celebrate our love for the people in our lives: the loved ones in our home, our neighborhood and our community. “Love local” extends to local businesses too, those in our community and nearby. So grab a coffee at Nutmeg Cafe and head home for a game night around the fire with the family. Or snag a bottle of wine from Rumbleseat Wine and some dessert from Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe and indulge with a movie night at home. In our February issue, we share ways to show love through connecting with family, supporting local schools and students and pouring into your passions and hobbies. Learn more about Bethany Village resident Wally Willaman and his special art project with his son-in-law Bill Franz. Find out how Centerville Education Foundation has been enhancing educational opportunities for 40 years, and journey through Jim McCutcheon’s life in music. With that, we encourage you to “Love Local” not only this month, but all year round!

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Loving the Process

Bill Franz and 101-year-old father-in-law Wally Willaman connect by creating art together.

A Passion for Supporting Education

The Centerville Education Foundation assists teachers, students and alumni by enhancing education opportunities.

Our Guitar Man

Jim McCutcheon’s journey as a musician and educator transforms the local music landscape.

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Learn more about Washington Township musician and educator Jim McCutcheon's journey to becoming the celebrated Guitar Man.

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8: The Centerville Noon Optimist Christmas tree lot was fun for all and funds Optimist events for kids. 9: Preschoolers at Primary Village North made and sold donuts to raise money for the community. 10: Second graders at John Hole Elementary help prepare DLM Good Neighbor bags for community members. 11: Centerville City Schools assisted 170 families with gifts and food through Adopt-a-Family. 12: Weller Elementary Alpha Club members made gratitude bags for community members. 13: CHS performing arts students collected 1,000 pounds of food with Trick-or-Treat So Kids Can Eat. 14: Students at Tower Heights brought in foodbank donations for the Holiday Aid Food Drive.

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Art Contest Winners Named Winners of the Centerville Arts Commission’s 2023 Best of Centerville Art Contest were named in December and displayed throughout the month at the Centerville Art Gallery. The age 12 and under winners were Andrew Toufils, Lydia Toufils, Jenean Smith and Kurt Smolinski. Florence Black-Brown won in the 13-20 age group. The age 21-44 winner was Emily von Stuckrad - Smolinski. Winners in the age 45 and over group included Matthew Fritz, Lin Chao and Kim Shelton. CentervilleOhio.gov

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Lindner Center of Hope Opens Partial Hospitalization Program Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason opened an Adolescent Partial Hospitalization program as part of its Child/Family Center in January. The dedicated space offers a less intensive intervention than inpatient hospitalization. The program is open to stable adolescents and high school students ages 12-18 struggling with mental health concerns. The program is set up to meet the individual needs of each adolescent with differing care options like goal setting, aftercare assistance and educational support. LindnerCenterofHOPE.org

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THE PROCESS Bill Franz and 101-year-old father-in-law Wally Willaman connect by creating art together. ARTICLE BY NINA WEIERMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL FRANZ & PROVIDED

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After hearing a story on the radio about a woman who used an activity to connect with an aging family member, Bill Franz, a retired engineer and business consultant turned photographer decided to take that idea and run with it. Bill’s recent visits with his 101-year-old father-in-law Wally Willaman, a memory care resident at Bethany Village had become more difficult. He thought a project that they could both work on in the present would help bring them together. The result was a beautiful and unique artistic collaboration that produced an art series aptly named "Jobs from A to Z” that features 26 digital collages portraying a worker for each letter of the alphabet beginning with Accordionist for A and finishing with Zookeeper for Z.

“Each of the 26 pieces starts with my photo of a worker. Next, I blend in five to ten other photos to make a rough draft of a digital collage. Then I review the rough draft with Wally before adjusting colors and adding my own marks to make the finished piece,” shares Bill. CONTINUED >

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Bill and Wally had fun with the project. Over a period of six months, the two spent time discussing colors and whether or not the letter F should be Farmer, Fire Eater or Florist and so on. “Sometimes I’d prepare two different rough drafts and we’d put a box of donuts on a table in the hall. As the nursing home residents and staff came by we’d ask them to vote on which rough draft was best. We had fun every time we got together,” reminisces Bill.

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For those who might also be trying to build a better bond with their loved one in memory care, Bill says that any kind of project will do. “It doesn’t have to be an art project, but it has to be something that you can take your time on. You don't want to hurry. You want to enjoy the process.” With the completion of “Jobs from A to Z” Bill and Wally have moved on to a new endeavor for their visits. This new art project is called "Book of Imaginary Relatives." Bill takes an old black & white portrait of someone, adds color to the photo, and then asks Wally and his friends to imagine a name and a history for the person in the photo. Bill then shares the photo and imagined history on Facebook once a week and invites viewers to add to the imagined history. You can find the posts at Facebook.com/DaytonAtWorkAndPlay.

Showcased at the Dayton Metro Library in the fall of 2023 and set to travel to Ann Arbor in the spring of 2024 as part of Michigan Medicine’s Gift of Art exhibition program, the A to Z art series continues to captivate audiences. Bill and Wally’s story is a testament to the transformative power of art in fostering connections and transcending age and memory. To see the full A to Z art series in digital format or to learn more about Bill Franz’s photography visit BillFranz.SmugMug.com.

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A Pa s s i o n fo r Supporting Education THE CENTERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION ASSISTS TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND ALUMNI BY ENHANCING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.

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Centerville City Schools are consistently ranked among the best in the state. The pride that accompanies strong schools is apparent in both the enthusiasm and hard work of the Centerville Education Foundation (CEF). The volunteer board is dedicated to enhancing education opportunities for the Centerville community. CEF was formed in 1983 when a need to help teachers fund special projects was recognized by founding board members. The board established a grant system to cover worthwhile projects where teachers submit proposals annually for evaluation. Grants were approved for 20 projects this school year. Missy Fairs at Weller Elementary submitted one of the projects that was approved for a grant. A visually impaired student created not only a need in her classroom but also an interest among other students to learn more about braille. Funds help pay for braille learning materials. Other projects are equally as exciting for students and teachers. The list of tasks and goals under the CEF umbrella has grown to include administering scholarships, holding an annual Hall of Fame dinner, publishing an alumni directory, acting as a resource for class reunions and sponsoring booths at the Americana Festival. David Garel is president of the board of trustees. He was recruited to the CEF board 15 years ago. Raising three sons in the Centerville school district showed him the scope of experiences available to students. “When I think about how passionate I am, I want to ask our community, ‘Did your kids get a great education in the Centerville school system?’ If so, please help us continue that momentum,” says David. Rajeev Goel is a Centerville graduate and a member of the CEF board of trustees. He has been volunteering for eight years lending his expertise to developing and

running the website. The efficiencies and additional exposure have helped tremendously. The website (CentervilleEducation.org) provides information on approved teacher grants, available scholarships and events. Donations can be designated through the website to support specific projects or as a gift to be distributed where funds are needed most. “We’re looking for the community to step in more through business and individual giving,” David says. David and Rajeev see great possibilities with CEF and what more community involvement would bring. David explains, “If you're in the community and you have a passion for education, the Centerville Education Foundation is the place to reach out to.” Volunteers are needed to help with events, fundraising and to fill board positions. Even just an hour or two a month could help. “I think of the foundation as an alumni association, a PTO at the district level and a scholarship foundation all rolled into one, so we have a lot of responsibilities,” says Rajeev. The Hall of Fame banquet dinner is held each year in May. Four to six alumni, educators, students and citizens who have had a profound impact on Centerville schools are honored. CEF organizes the event along with coordinating nominations and RSVPs through the website. Andrew Holmes was a Hall of Fame inductee as an Outstanding Student in 2013. He credits a great graduating class for his success. “I loved my experience at Centerville from K-12. We were embraced by the administration in founding The Herd and coming up with the phrase ‘Elk Pride Never Dies’,” shares Andrew. True passion for community and education exists within the Centerville Education Foundation. Reach out to CEF about volunteering and financial gifts including possible employer matching at CentervilleEducation.org.

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“I think of the foundation as an alumni association, a PTO at the district level and a scholarship foundation all rolled into one, so we have a lot of responsibilities,” says Rajeev.

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JIM MCCUTCHEON’S JOURNEY AS A MUSICIAN AND EDUCATOR TRANSFORMS THE LOCAL MUSIC LANDSCAPE.

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Winner of the 2017 Ohio Governor’s Award for the Arts in Arts Education, Washington Township musician Jim McCutcheon's introduction to music was a happy accident. His parents

freshman at UD, he learned about a free masterclass that touring classical guitarist Bunyan Webb was giving. “I told him how frustrated I had been, and he said, ‘Well Jim, you’ve only got

“I SAT CROSS-LEGGED ON THE FLOOR FOR HOURS GOING THROUGH A LITTLE BOOK OF FOLK SONGS.” purchased a ukulele for his older sister Judy. Seven years later, eight-year-old Jim picked it up, and Judy taught him how to play. “I sat cross-legged on the floor for hours going through a little book of folk songs,” says Jim. Growing up, Jim listened to the music Judy listened to - groups like The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four - heavy with string instruments and vocal harmonies. Jim got his first guitar at eleven. He took lessons at a local music store and practiced unceasingly for years before he hit a plateau while in high school when he struggled to find a knowledgeable classical guitar teacher. While he continued to practice guitar an hour a day, Jim went to the University of Dayton on a physics scholarship. As a

two problems: your left hand and your right hand,’” Jim shares. Bunyan returned annually for four years, each time teaching Jim something new. During his junior year at UD, Jim picked up the flute. He took lessons from a retired Cincinnati Symphony musician and started playing with a band and they quickly signed with an agent. While Jim’s agent wanted his band to go on tour full time, he had also been accepted to medical school. Jim secured a deferment from medical school, but after playing music 65 hours a week for 18 months he decided to decline his acceptance. “At the end of every week on tour, I was more energized than I was at the beginning of the week. So I listened to that,” says Jim.

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He enrolled at Wright State, earned a degree in guitar performance and became the first classical guitar Bachelor of Music holder in Montgomery County. From there he was hired at Wright State, UD, Sinclair, Antioch, Miami and a Montessori school in Kettering as a guitar teacher. “This helped my mother relax. She just scratched her head when I declined medical school and said ‘I hope you know what you’re doing,’” says Jim. Jim didn’t take long to become so popular that he needed help. He and his wife eventually bought a building in Centerville and hired teachers. Their business - McCutcheon Music - was in high demand and grew quickly. “Now we have more than 50 teachers, hundreds of students every week, a sales staff, a repair shop and relationships with an incredible number of school systems. We built this business with the love and attention it needs. We call it our third child,” explains Jim. Jim is a tremendous advocate for music education. One of his favorite educational avenues is “Guitar Man Does Science.” With programs for K-12, Jim pulls out his sparkly red electric guitar and teaches science through the lens of music. “Guitar Man” has also been a performer at Sinclair’s TechFest for decades. His goal is to make music education accessible.

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“MUSIC TEACHES THE VALUE OF APPLYING YOURSELF AND ALLOWING YOURSELF TO BE INSTRUCTED.” “Music teaches the value of applying yourself and allowing yourself to be instructed. Just like in sports, you’re playing on a team. Everybody has to do their part, everybody has to do their best,” says Jim. Jim is on the Ohio Arts Council Touring roster and Teaching Artist roster, is president of the Dayton Guitar Society and is part of the Dayton Music Club and the National Federation of Music Club. He writes music reviews for the American Record Guide and has produced a weekly show called The Intimate Guitar for Discover Classical on Dayton Public Radio since 1986. Jim's story is a testament to the enduring power of music to unite, inspire and transform lives. The Dayton area is fortunate to have such a dedicated musician in its midst, and Jim McCutcheon's contributions will undoubtedly resonate for generations to come.

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CHOCOLATE and WINE The Key to a Successful Wine and Chocolate Pairing Lies in Finding the Right Combination of Flavors and Characteristics.

Pairing wine and chocolate together can be a delightful sensory experience that can elevate the flavors of both. While the concept of pairing wine with food is well-known, pairing it with chocolate may seem unconventional at first. However, when done correctly, it can create a harmonious balance where the flavors of the wine and chocolate complement and enhance one another. Wine and chocolate have a lot of similarities to each other. Both contain flavanols (antioxidants) and polyphenols (compounds found in plant-based food) that are good for you and have anti-inflammatory properties. These characteristics affect flavor so it’s somewhat challenging to pair wine and chocolate together. The more polyphenols, the more pronounced the bitter taste. For example, if you sip a delicious dry red wine alongside a hunk of dark chocolate, the wine will start to taste bitter and sour. The taste imbalance is coming from the heightened levels of flavanols (different types of tannin) found in both chocolate and wine that end up clashing against each other on your tongue. While it might sound counterintuitive, a good rule of thumb is to pair a wine that is “sweeter” than the chocolate itself. “Sweet” doesn’t refer to dessert wines alone. In the wine world, the term “sweet” is often used to denote ripe, fruit-forward flavors in a wine. These characteristics provide a nice balance to the bitter flavors of cocoa. Both wine and chocolate can have intense, dry flavors. In order to find the right balance, it’s best to choose wines that are a little bit softer and juicier than the chocolate you’re pairing it with. We’ve done the footwork to find several wines that partner well with chocolate. Here are our guidelines for matching chocolate with wine and a few of our favorite wine and chocolate pairings. We hope you’ll try them and then get inspired to experiment and create your own.

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CREATING THE PERFECT PAIR DA R K CHOCOLATE Bitter to semi-sweet dark chocolates, that are 50 to 100% cacao, have intense, bitter flavors, and earthy to fruity undertones. Match the intensity without adding more dryness by pairing these chocolates with full-bodied, yet fruit-forward wines. Pairs well with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Port, Merlot, Shiraz, Barolo

MILK CHOCOLATE Milk chocolate is typically creamier and sweeter with flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, and cream. It requires a wine that is light to medium in body, with a ripe fruit character. Pairs well with: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sweet Riesling, Ice-Style Wine

WHITE CHOCOLATE White chocolate has a sweet, buttery flavor with notes of cream and honey. Sweet white and rosè wines help cleanse the palate of the rich flavors from white chocolate, as does sparkling spumante like Moscato d’Asti. Pairs well with: Sweet Riesling, Moscato, Semi-Dry Sparkling Whites, Gewurztraminer

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Reservations For Two Dreamy destinations for couples looking to get away.

Finding a life partner just might be easier than finding someone you can travel with. Pace, patience and priorities all matter when organizing itineraries, straddling time zones and navigating new places. Do you like languid mornings with room service, wide sandy beaches and white-glove service? Or, do you prefer watching the sunrise in hiking boots, launching into eye-opening excursions and digging to find that hidden gem of a restaurant that serves local food to locals? When the stars align, both partners have an affinity for generally the same kind of vacation, or are willing to compromise. Enjoying travel with your mate is the icing on the (wedding) cake. Here are a few ideas for fabulously romantic getaways. Bon Voyage!

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Write new vows over lunch or take a random nap because you can.

Share planning and talk about your goals for the trip. Do you want to completely unplug or will one of you need excellent wifi to call into a few meetings?

If you’re parents, consider setting boundaries for texting and phone calls so you can put the phone away and immerse in one another. Let the kids know you will be checking your phone at a certain time each day (and stick to that). Let the grandparents or caregivers handle the day to day drama.

Take turns charting a course for the day. On day one, you check museum opening times, get the timed tickets and find a nearby spot for a healthy lunch. On day two, you sit back and let your partner call the Uber and source out the perfect shopping district, walking distance to a park. Enjoy the ride, either way.

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Waynesville, North Carolina Perched at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Swag is a property where history, storytelling and a deep respect for nature are a priority. Breakfast is served in front of a roaring fire or overlooking the 250-acre property and Cataloochee Valley. Lunch (ordered the night before) is served in a backpack for hiking, to-go bag for a private picnic or in the lodge’s dining room. Dinner is a social affair, with hors d’oeuvres and a welcome from the inn owners or managers and a toast to those celebrating milestones, followed by a four- or five-course meal from a kitchen teeming with local talent and award-winning chefs.

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February 17 – May 12, 2024 Aka Pereyma, Song of Jacob (detail), 2002, oil on canvas Courtesy of private collection.

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Storytime and Canvas: Valentine’s Day Activity Center Park | 5:30 PM Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush LLC will show kids how to create a canvas scene for Valentine’s Day. Sticker stencils and a heart-shaped magnetic canvas are creative options. This program is for children ages 3-6 with an adult companion and requires registration by February 7. The event is scheduled for February 12 at 5:30 p.m. CWPD.com F EB RUA RY 1 5T H

A Doll’s House Wright State University Herbst Theatre | 8:00 PM Henrik Ibsen’s classic A Doll’s House comes to the Herbst Theatre stage. Written in 1879 and set in a Norwegian town, this important and influential work captures the early spirit of feminism in the world. Performances will be held February 15-18 at Wright State University’s Herbst Theatre. For tickets and showtimes go to Wright.edu. F EB RUA RY 1 5T H

Reading in the Wild - Storms Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook | 10:30 AM Hikes, stories, crafts and sensory themes will help to ignite a love of nature in children ages 18 months to 4 years. Please observe a limit of one adult companion per child. Registration is required by February 9. The event is scheduled for February 15 at 10:30 a.m. For registration go to CWPD.org. F EB RUA RY 2 0 T H

Junior Chefs’ FUNdue Party DLM Culinary Center | 4:30 PM Enjoy making and snacking on cheese, chocolate and caramel fondue with a variety of dippable goodies. This hands-on class for kids in Grades 4-6 will be held February 20 at 4:30 p.m. at the DLM Culinary Center. Registration is required due to limited class size. To register visit DorothyLane.com. F EB RUA RY 2 4 T H

Heart of Dayton Heart Ball Carillon Historical Park, Eichelberger Pavilion | 6:00 PM The American Heart Association Heart Ball raises funds needed to continue promising work that saves lives. Come celebrate milestones and honor heroes. The event is scheduled for February 24 at 6 p.m. at Eichelberger Pavilion. Help drive change by attending or donating to the campaign. For more information visit New.Event.Gives/977982. F EB RUA RY 2 6T H

An Evening with Jim McCutcheon Woodbourne Library | 7:00 PM Jim McCutcheon, a.k.a The Guitar Man, will perform at Woodbourne Library February 26 at 7 p.m. Jim has been a fixture on the local music scene during his 45-year career. He will play a variety of songs from his lengthy repertoire. To register for this event go to WCLibrary.info.

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