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What Time Is It? Summertime!

IT IS HEATING UP, SOUTH DAYTON! Time for all of your favorite summer activities, foods and fashion. Goodbye, clunky layers; hello, breezy dresses and floppy hats. And hello, poolside cocktails. Am I right?

Although the Fourth of July might look a little different this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t have any fun! In this issue we’ve included some unique recipe ideas from a creative food blogger on how to make your hot dogs look and taste way cooler.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 14 Local Summer Reads Get Lost in These Professional Works

by Fellow Ohioans

18 Outdoor Indy Getaway Several Outdoor Indy Attractions That Are Social Distance Friendly and Only a Short Drive Away

26 Red, White and Bloom This Independence Day, Go Beyond Bunting with a DIY Patriotic Floral Arrangement

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34 Cool Hot Dogs Unique Topping Combos to Liven Up a Summer Favorite

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Celebrating the Class of 2020 This school year was certainly an unusual one for all students; but for graduating high school seniors, that’s probably an understatement. Our #SouthDaytonSTRONG community rallied together virtually in Facebook groups like “Adopt a Centerville 2020 Grad” and “Honor a Springboro Senior 2020,” to coordinate surprise drop-offs of gifts and goodies for our amazing local Class of 2020.

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Celebrating the Class of 2020 (Continued)

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LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR FEATURED IN CNBC ARTICLE

Children and families will be some of the hardest hit during this health crisis and economic down-

Entrepreneur and South Dayton-area resident

turn. The needs are great and growing. The launch

Nick Riplinger was mentioned in a CNBC article

of the Big Neighbors Initiative will help to meet

recently on the pivot that his company, Battle Sight

the basic needs of our most vulnerable children

Technologies, made to producing hand sanitizer

and their families by providing meals and deliver-

during the COVID-19 outbreak. The article, titled

ing prescriptions and other essential items. If you

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Focusing on reading fun for all ages, the club is designed to be completed virtually this year.

Register and enter online for games and prize giveaways by finishing the readings by July 31. Options include Summer Experience (adults), Teen Summer Reading Club (grades 6-12), Children’s Summer Reading Club (preschool-age 5) and Baby/Toddler Reading Club (newborn-36 months). Please note that you must have a PDF reader installed on your computer or mobile device to view some Summer Reading Club web pages. For more information, visit WCLibrary.info/SRC.

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EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO TELL. From the 17,000-yearold cave paintings in southwestern France to the stories our mothers read to us when we were young, stories feed our imagination; they help us to better understand each other, and they bring us together.

For over five years, the mighty team at Springboro-based Braughler Books has been helping authors tell their stories.

From memoirs to children’s books, business books and inspirational/self-help books, President and Owner David Braughler has worked closely with over 100 Ohio-based authors.

“We take a very collaborative approach with our authors.

We’re there to answer their questions and point out the ones they didn’t know to ask,” he said. “It’s a privilege to help others share their stories, and we take that very personally—and do our best to help our authors publish a book that’s even better than they imagined.”

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A professionally published book takes work, from editing to cover design to the layout of the chapters inside the book. And then there are printing and distribution. Authors have more choices than ever for publishing their stories, so it’s critical to find a publishing partner who shares your vision—one who can help you reach your goals.

Helping people publish books is something that Braughler is very passionate about. “Stories matter,” he said, “and helping people tell their stories in the best way possible is our way of making a difference in the world. We’ve had authors tell us that we changed their lives. That’s what keeps us going—to do our very best.”

Here Braughler shares three summer reading recommendations from local authors he’s published. To learn more, visit www.BraughlerBooks.com.

JUST GIVE ME THE ROAD Longtime South Dayton-based writer and first-time author Anne Marie Romer shares a very personal story of her sister Kathy’s unyielding determination to restore her son to well-

INSPIRING

ness. “Kathy fell into her sister’s embrace in the Advocate

A story of sister-

Illinois Masonic Hospital lobby in Chicago. ‘Just give me the

hood, perseverance

road,’ she whispered into the safety of her sister’s arms. ‘I don’t

and hope, as a family

care how long it takes, just give me the road.’” Available on

comes together to

Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

overcome tragedy.

EMBER’S DRAGONS The debut novel from 18-year-old Isabel Tilton of Liberty Township, Ember’s Dragons takes readers on a fantastic journey alongside young hero Ember Winters. “The world was in a panic. As reports of dragons were being recorded across the world, the government and news scrambled to explain what was being seen. However, no one was buying it. Ember Winters was one of the few that remained unfazed. That was until two dragons landed in her backyard looking for her help.”

YA FICTION The perfect escape from reality for the young Gen Z reader in your family.

Available in e-book and print on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

FINDING MAGGIE This work by Akron-area native Terry Sykes-Bradshaw is the story of one woman who has to leave home to find what she never knew was missing. “Maggie Murphy never intended to run away. She had the perfect life. Perfect husband. Perfect

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Paired with a glass

coffee very early one morning and end up living a new life in

of chilled wine, this

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is a quintessential

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O U T D OOR I N DY G ET A WA Y

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WE’VE ALL BEEN COOPED UP FOR QUITE SOME

and convenient way to explore the city. From its incep-

TIME, AND MOST OF US ARE ITCHING TO GET OUT

tion the Cultural Trail was planned as a place for public

OF OUR ROUTINE AND INTO THE WORLD ONCE

art. Rather than focusing entirely on the destination,

AGAIN. Going to a big city might not be at the top of

the Cultural Trail encourages you to enjoy the journey

your bucket list right now, but why not consider the

along the way. If you’re up for a ride, the Indiana Pacers

outdoor options that many of our nearby Midwestern

Bikeshare offers more than 50 stations throughout the

comrades have to offer? This month we’re digging into

city, with 525 bikes available for daily rental.

Indianapolis, Indiana, a city known for fast cars and tasty

$4 million of public art was commissioned as a part

bites. While we might not be ready to fully jump back into

of the Cultural Trail’s original construction, completed

the world of travel, “The Crossroads of America” is just

back in 2013. Visitors and locals alike can bike or walk

a two-hour drive from Dayton and offers plenty to do in

along the trail, admiring the iconic fixtures throughout

the realm of open spaces and outdoor activities. During

the city. Fan favorites include Julian Opie’s Ann Dancing,

a “normal” summer, we might look to explore the world’s

Chatham Passage on Mass Ave, the Glick Peace Walk or

largest children’s museum, the iconic Indianapolis Motor

Swarm Street. Tip: For an even longer trek, the Cultural

Speedway, the city’s James Beard-recognized food

Trail connects to the Monon Trail, which will take you

scene or one of the best art museums in the country,

north through the Broad Ripple neighborhood, where

the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. But this

David Letterman grew up.

is not a normal summer; so instead we’re taking a look

White River State Park—One stop along the

at some of the best ways to explore Indy in a socially

Indianapolis Cultural Trail will take you into White River

distant manner—and what we found is sure to provide a

State Park, the 250-acre greenspace in the middle

much needed change of pace.

of downtown Indy. White River State Park is home to

Indianapolis Cultural Trail—Back in 2013, the city

several of the city’s top tourist attractions, including the

took out one lane of vehicular traffic to make way for

Indianapolis Zoo, The Eiteljorg Museum of American

the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, a downtown addition that

Indians and Western Art, The NCAA Hall of Champions,

breathed new life into neighborhoods and reinvigorated

The Indiana State Museum, Indiana Historical Society,

districts throughout the city. Deemed “the biggest and

a concert venue and Victory Field, home to AAA

boldest step by any American city” by Project for Public

baseball’s Indianapolis Indians. Aside from the cultural

Spaces in New York City, the 8-mile Indianapolis Cultural

attractions, White River State Park is also a great spot

Trail now connects all seven of Indy’s cultural districts.

for a leisurely stroll, a picnic or a game of catch on the

From Mass Ave or White River State Park to Fletcher

lawn. Within the park visitors will find the Central Canal,

Place and Fountain Square, the trail is a safe, healthy

which serves the downtown community as a waterside

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promenade for walkers, runners, bikers and sightseers.

Along the Central Canal, you’ll find the Indiana 9/11

When the weather is hot and the days are long, you may

Memorial, the Medal of Honor Memorial and the USS

find the canal itself packed with paddleboats, kayaks

Indianapolis Memorial, recognizing those who died on

and Italian-imported gondolas.

the last U.S. ship to sink in World War II.

If you’re looking for the ideal spot for a picnic, White

Located in the seven-block Indiana War Memorial

River State Park has no shortage of options. Consider

Plaza Historic District, the American Legion Mall

historic Military Park, the Old Washington Street Bridge,

stretches between two city blocks, from St. Clair St.

the Celebration Plaza Amphitheatre or the Waterfront

on the north to North St. on the south. The mall is

Pavilion. Each space provides ample views and unique

flanked by the American Legion national headquar-

setups perfect for a sunny summer day in the city.

ters and the headquarters for the American Legion,

American Legion Mall—Indianapolis devotes more

Department of Indiana. On warm days you’ll find

acreage to honoring our nation’s fallen than any other U.S.

people playing sports, picnicking or taking a stroll

city and is second only to Washington, D.C., in the number

through this revered park. The Vietnam and Korean

of war memorials. Visitors could fill an entire day crossing

War memorials flank the American Legion Mall as

the city and digging into the history and lore of the past.

well, providing different looks into the past.

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“GOING TO A BIG CITY MIGHT NOT BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR BUCKET LIST RIGHT NOW, BUT The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is the physical and spiritual heart of Indianapolis.

Monument Circle was originally intended to house the governor’s mansion, but no governor wanted to live in such a public location.

Instead it was decided after the Civil War to erect a monument to those who fought. The basement contains a Civil War Museum, and the top is crowned with a statue of Victory.

You can visit an observatory for a bird’s-eye view of the city, via 330 stairs; or take the elevator up, for just a buck.

Who knew Indy had so much to offer?

And that’s not even including indoor opportunities or dining options—but that might just have to wait until another day.

WHY NOT CONSIDER THE OUTDOOR OPTIONS THAT MANY OF OUR NEARBY MIDWESTERN COMRADES HAVE TO OFFER?”

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View from My Window"

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WE PUT A LOCAL TWIST ON A GLOBAL FACEBOOK GROUP IDEA

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Photo taken by Craig P. in Bellbrook, Ohio

Photo taken by Bryan C. in Centerville, Ohio

Photo taken by Dave B. in Springboro, Ohio

THE WHOLE WORD WAS ON STRICT

people around the world, isolated at home,

contains “every kind of photo imaginable,”

STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS IN A GLOBAL

unable to visit friends or family. How were

according to Duriau, “from backstreets to

EFFORT TO STOP THE SPREAD OF THE

people from all walks of life experiencing

boulevards, parking lots to snow covered

CORONAVIRUS. But Barbara Duriau, a

these difficult and challenging times? And

mountains, muddy puddles to pristine lakes.

Belgian woman living in Amsterdam, took

then I said to myself, ‘What if we all shared

Every picture has told a story and has been

it upon herself to break up the monotony

our view? Let’s use Facebook to connect the

a way of reaching out to others.”

by creating a Facebook group called

four corners of the world. Let’s stay safe, stay

We were inspired by Duriau’s idea and

“View from my window.”

home, yet travel the world by sharing the

asked our readers to share some local views

view from our window.’”

from their windows during the stay-at-home

Duriau

recounted

on

the

group’s

Kickstarter page, “On March 22, as I looked

What started as a small circle of 60 grew

out of my apartment window in the heart of

into a 2.3 million strong group with strangers,

To check out the official “View from

Amsterdam, I realized that this view would

bonded in lockdown, sharing the views out of

my window” group, visit Facebook.com/

become the only constant in my life in the

their windows. From Shreveport, Louisiana,

Groups/ViewFromMyWindow.

weeks to come. Unable to travel anywhere,

to the Maldives, thousands of posts have

I began to wonder what life was like for

come in from around the globe. The group

orders. The submissions did not disappoint!

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RENOVATE & REFINE

THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY, GO BEYOND BUNTING WITH A DIY PATRIOTIC FLORAL ARRANGEMENT

R E D, W H I T E AND BLOOM SIMPLY LOOKING TO BRING MORE COLOR INSIDE YOUR HOME THIS SUMMER? The creative team at South Dayton Lifestyle got the urge to come up with a DIY project that could do both!

Bunting is fun and wood-crafted porch decor is great too, but we wanted to try our hand at a patriotic floral arrangement that could be enjoyed indoors or out! We headed over to none other than the Flowerman himself—Steve Smith, of The Flowerman in Centerville—to lend us a hand.

Entering The Flowerman’s facility is like walking into an indoor garden. The walk-in retail cooler is open to the public; you can mix and match flowers from around the world! But if you’re a flower newbie, like we are, the floral designers there are happy to assist in finding the right flowers for your occasion. To learn more, visit www.FlowermanFlowers.com.

In creating this rustic, patriotic arrangement, we used the following fresh cut flowers. It’s like a floral fireworks display!

From all of us at South Dayton Lifestyle, have a happy and safe Independence Day.

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ARTICLE ELLIE MORAN | PHOTOGRAPHY ROXANN PATRICK

THINKING ABOUT SWITCHING UP YOUR FOURTH OF JULY DECOR OR

REDS

WHITES

BLUES

Hypericum berry, pincushion protea, gerbera daisy, rose, carnation

Hypericum, lisianthus, cushion mum, alstroemeria, rose, spider mum, hydrangea

Blue thistle, light blue delphinium, parvifolia eucalyptus (for greenery)

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DIY

COOL OFF THIS SEASON WITH CHILLING ICE POPS, NO-BAKE SWEET TREATS + HOW TO USE HEALING ALOE

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ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

beat the summer heat

AS THE WEATHER STARTS HEATING UP, WE’RE ALL ABOUT COOLING DOWN. And what’s more refreshing than ice pops filled with your favorite fresh fruit? Don’t get in a rut—here are some options that you can enjoy all summer long. Don’t be afraid to try your own! Simply freeze your favorite fruit juice and chunks of fruit in popsicle molds and enjoy. Here are some of our favorites.

frozen fruit pops P E AC H Y K E E N .

S T R AW - B R R -Y.

H 2 0 M E LO N .

+ Combine simply peach juice

+ Puree strawberries with your

+ Combine watermelon,

and sliced peaches

favorite fruit juice

cucumber and lime

TEA TIME: Change it up by

LIME IT UP: Combine pureed

HYDRATION STATION:

using sweet tea and peach juice

strawberries with homemade

Did you know watermelon

as your base and some ginger

limeade (water, limes + simple

and cucumber are two of

ale for a little fizz or add some

syrup) for a frozen twist on a

the most hydrating fruits +

lemonade for a tart twist!

summer classic.

veggies? Load it up!

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F R E S H E N U P. Put your plants to use by harvesting aloe gel from the leaves of your window plant rather than opting for store-bought.

There’s some yellow sap that will come out of the leaves— this is the aloe vera latex. Go ahead and just dispose of it.

Choose thick, healthy leaves from the

T I P T W O.

outside, trim the edges with a knife, then

Store your fresh aloe longer by transferring the gel to ice

separate the interior gel from the

cube trays. Then use the frozen cubes anytime on sunburns

exterior of the leaf.

or dry skin.

awesome aloe 30

TIP ONE.

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no-bake icebox cake

INGREDIENTS + 3 cups heavy cream, cold + 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tsp. vanilla extract + Chocolate ice cream + Cookie crumbles, pre-made cake, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers and anything else you want to layer your cake with

1. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form in the mixture.

2. Start with a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a springform pan (determine the size by how large or small you want your icebox cake to be). Then top with an even layer of chocolate (or your favorite kind of ice cream).

3. For the next layer, top with an even layer of cookie crumbles, cake crumbles, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers or anything else you want to layer your cake with.

4. Continue with layers of whipped cream, ice cream and toppings until you have reached the top of your pan.

5. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, top with more cookie crumbles or chocolate sauce, slice and enjoy!

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DOES ANYTHING SAY “SUMMER” MORE THAN HOT DOGS? Enjoyed by kids and adults alike, these iconic seasonal staples are incredibly versatile in how they can be dressed. Just a few ingredients can really take a hot dog from “plain” to “full of pizazz.” Pittsburgh-based food blogger Jessica Merchant shares some amazing hot dog topping combos from her food blog, www.HowSweetEats.com, including these super cool flavor styles. Enjoy!

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TOPPINGS + Shredded lettuce

+ Chopped tomatoes + Crispy bacon crumbles + Ranch drizzle

chicago.

TOPPINGS + Dill pickle spear

+ Sweet pickle relish + Campari tomatoes + Sport peppers + Yellow mustard

buffalo.

TOPPINGS + Crumbled bleu cheese + Diced celery + Scallions + Buffalo wing sauce + Ranch drizzle

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hot dogs UNIQUE TOPPING COMBOS TO LIVEN UP A SUMMER FAVORITE

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