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Have a Healthy 2020 AS WE BEGIN 2020, A NEW DECADE, WE SET GOALS FOR WHAT WE WANT OUR FUTURE SELVES TO BE LIKE AND LOOK LIKE. We take a glance back at where we have been and what we have done, and we try to remember to extend ourselves grace.

This issue is focused on ways we can improve our health and wellness for a

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fresh start in the new decade. Our features this month include spotlights on local athletes at the top of their game, a profile on workouts to fit your mood and an in-depth look at a local weight loss support center. If reaching your fitness goals has been hampered by pain or injuries, we introduce you to an exciting new program in West Chester, Stretch and Recover. January is a time to cleanse and start fresh, so we’ve even helped to debunk preconceptions of what a cleanse is and provided a healthy recipe to get you started living a healthier life this year.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2020

FEATURES 17 Wellness at Every Life Stage UC Health West Chester Hospital’s Campus offers comprehensive weight loss support

20 New Year, New Cleanse Learn how a cleanse can jump start your way to a healthier new year

22 No Pain, All Gain Train harder with Stretch and Recover

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26 From Lakota to the Pros Get to know two local sports stars who hit the big leagues

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

20 Healthy Lifestyle 26 Inspired By 30 Trend Setter 36 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice

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JANUARY CAR SAFETY There are several things you can do to stay safe throughout the winter months. These actions maximize your car’s ability to keep you and your family safe during a winter storm. First, put a “winter supply” box in your car. A quick list of items you should include are a flashlight, road flares, first-aid kit, a few blankets, change of warm clothes for the driver, pairs of gloves, radio, charged cellphone for 911 calls, bag of sand (for traction), extra ice scraper, bottled water and some high-energy snacks (like nuts or jerky).

Throughout the winter, be sure to frequently check your engine coolant and antifreeze levels.

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LIVE THE DREAM MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

RESOLVE TO TRY A FITNESS CLASS Did you know that MidPointe Library holds fitness classes that are free with pre-registration?

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system. The day begins with a March for Unity, which starts at the clocktower at the Square @ Union Centre. The march will proceed to Lakota West High School. Inside the school, after the

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Liberty recently celebrated their 20th Anniversary

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essay contest winners and a performance by the

Community Foundation, established in 1999, works

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lunch will be served in the Lakota West cafeteria,

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AFTER THE HOLIDAYS, WE MAY NOTICE WE ARE CARRYING A FEW EXTRA POUNDS ON OUR BODIES. Even eating our customary diet can sometimes result in gradual weight gain through the years.

No matter what your target weight is, try to implement healthy approaches as we begin 2020 to make sure your outlook on diet and exercise can carry you through many years to come.

UC Health’s West Chester Hospital is a wide-ranging campus of medical professionals that can refer each patient to a variety of other wellness-related offerings.

The Weight Loss Center assists patients who are pursuing both surgical and non-surgical weight loss strategies.

Registered

Dietitian

at

the

Weight

Loss Center Haylee Hannah sees weight changes that happen incrementally as some of the hardest to combat.

“As we get older, our default is to gain weight since our metabolism starts to slow down even in our 20s,” says Haylee. “Just maintaining one’s weight is really swimming against the current.”

Dr. Chandra Gravely, UC Health gynecologist and women’s health specialist, also notes that even small

Center offer tips that are simple, easy to remember and backed

habits can have an impact on our weight gain over time.

by medical research.

“There has been a study showing greater weight gain in those who sleep for five or

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less hours per night, compared

to

“Our whole mantra here is protein and plants,” she says. “Protein and fiber help you feel full, even if you are at a calorie deficit.”

Experts advise against grazing or waiting all day before eating

those

larger meals; rather, a structured meal plan of either three meals or

getting seven to nine

five smaller meals per day helps keep you from getting too hungry or

hours,”

missing signals that you are already full.

states

Dr.

Gravely. “Many of us

Haylee recommends around 150 minutes a week of exercise at mod-

are working sedentary

erate intensity, which is backed by the American Heart Association, and

jobs, so we spend less

she has a fun way to remember how intense this exercise should be.

time active during the

“When doing moderate-intensity exercise, you can talk during

day than we did when

that exercise, but would not be able to sing,” says Haylee. “If you

we were younger.”

do more intense exercise, where you can’t really talk, you can cut

Haylee and her fellow

the time you need to exercise in half.”

Registered Dietitians

Dr. Gravely explains that, even if you have focused on cardio

at the Weight Loss

exercise in the past, adding in a strength component is essential

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for weight maintenance as we age. Haylee concurs, pointing out that it is easy to gain back lost weight if you don’t add muscle during your weight loss journey.

“Losing weight is exciting and motivating, but when you get to your goal, it can be easy for old habits to come back,” says Haylee. “Even if you are happy with your weight, find something other than the number to motivate you: join a running group or make cooking new healthy recipes a weekly hobby.”

“Even if you are happy with your weight, find something other than the number to motivate you: join a running group or make cooking new healthy recipes a weekly hobby.”

The Weight Loss Center at West Chester Hospital’s campus sees a variety of referrals from other departments where weight loss can help to improve outcomes.

“We’ll work with people who are losing weight to achieve other health goals, such as those who want to lose weight to successfully recover from knee surgery,” says Haylee.

If you are looking for simple steps to start this January off right with choices that help you lose or maintain your weight, Haylee recommends a mindful approach.

“We know that self-monitoring is a big piece of the puzzle. Keep a food record of whatever you are eating using an app like MyFitnessPal,” says Haylee. “Then focus on changes you can control, like putting carrots in your lunch or packing workout clothes for after work, rather than a particular number of pounds to lose.”

If you want further accountability and assistance in your weight loss journey, know that you are not alone; you can contact the Weight Loss Center today to learn more about their programs and services.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE MOODY

New Year, New Cleanse LEARN HOW A CLEANSE CAN JUMP START YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHIER NEW YEAR

WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD “CLEANSE,” MOST PEO-

“You’re trying to heal your body,” says Rita. “You eat as

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natural to the earth as possible, so it doesn’t put your body in

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shock. It’s not a ‘scary’ cleanse, it’s a healthy cleanse.”

a healthier and safer way to cleanse.

West Chester Township resident and health and wellness spe-

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Benefits vary by person, but most experience significant results.

cialist Rita McCormack, has been helping people live a healthier

“You’ll have more energy, you’ll sleep through the night without

life for the last nine years. She recommends a cleanse as a great

tossing and turning, you don’t have mood swings throughout the

way to reset your body’s systems and heal it from the radicals and

day, and clothes start to feel different because you don’t have the

chemicals we consume. This clinically based program includes

swelling and puffiness when you eat better,” says Rita. “Some

all-natural supplements and eating lots of fruits and vegetables.

people don’t lose pounds, but they lose inches – some lose both.”

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Eating healthy doesn’t mean you need to nibble on raw carrots and celery all day. This program comes with over 30 delicious recipes including cilantro lime cauliflower “rice,” portobello mushroom burgers and sweet potato hash. Our test kitchen made a few alterations to their tomato bisque soup and zucchini noodles recipes to create this delicious and healthy alternative to spaghetti with meat sauce—zoodles with mushroom marinara.

Rita encourages people to expel any preconceptions they may have of cleansing and give this one a try.

“It’s more than a cleanse, it’s a lifestyle change,” she says. “It’s teaching your body to learn what’s good for it in the healthy way.” To learn more, contact Rita at ThinkHealthyToo@gmail.com.

Zoodles with Mushroom Marinara INGREDIENTS + 28 oz. can whole tomatoes, drained + 3-4 Tbsp. olive oil + 2 carrots, peeled and chopped + 1 shallot, quartered + ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes + Pepper + 1 garlic clove, minced + 1 Tbsp. tomato paste + 14 oz. can crushed fire roasted tomatoes + ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth + 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, diced + 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash DIRECTIONS 01 Preheat oven to 400.

02 In a bowl, combine whole tomatoes, carrots, shallots and ½ Tbsp. of olive oil and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and season with pepper. Roast in oven 30 minutes.

03 Sauté mushrooms in 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil to desired doneness.

Set aside.

04 Add 2 Tbsp. olive oil to a medium pot and heat. Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and cook another 2 minutes. Add roasted vegetables and crushed tomatoes, season with pepper and simmer for 15 minutes.

05 While marinara simmers, spiralize the zucchini and squash using a spiralizer to create the zoodles.

06 Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a sauté pan on medium. Once warm, toss half the zoodles in the oil and cook, tossing frequently until desired doneness is reached (about 2-4 minutes). Add a little more oil and repeat with the remaining zoodles.

07 Use food processor or immersion blender to mix the marinara until ingredients have reached desired texture. Once done blending, add mushrooms to the sauce.

08. Place zoodles on each plate and top with marinara. Add fresh parsley if desired. *Our recommendation is that no cleanse should be started without the help of a wellness professional and approval from a doctor.

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to up to 20 recovery treatments, including laser, ice and recovery sessions for arms, hips or legs. Additional services are also available to members at a discounted price, offering the option to mix-and-match supportive therapies to meet the needs of each member.

“This is not your typical program,” Kim explains. “It’s different from anything else happening around here or anywhere, really. We don’t do traditional physical therapies. We are more hands-on and work to get to the root of the problems so we can keep people moving.”

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of specialist trainers, bridging the gaps of care plans

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that generally treat the pain, but don’t get to the root problem and stop it from occurring. With this kind of care, competitors can stay in motion with nothing to hold them back. Member athletes can push harder and perform at the top of their game without the risk of pain.

KIM NARTKER IS PASSIONATE ABOUT PAIN—

“Competitors perform at their peak with Stretch and

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help you move further and push past limits.”

observed repeat injuries to athletes-in-training

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and weekend warriors that would go hard at

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their sports. Stretch and Recover, launching this

Kim. “Our local athletes are frustrated because

month within her therapy practice, is Kim’s caring

they are working so hard on their bodies every

answer to her patients’ pain.

single day, and all they want to do is improve their

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performance and they can’t seem to do it. All of us deserve this kind of help,” she adds.

gery,” Kim explains. “Stretch and Recover is all about

As a busy mother, grandmother, physical therapy

muscle recovery and helping people that are active

assistant and business owner, Kim knows well the

stay active. It’s for people that push hard and work out

value of time.

daily and need to recover fast: your weekend warriors,

“Under recovery care, people don’t have to skip

CrossFit enthusiasts, bikers, golfers, dancers, runners

any days in between workouts,” she says. “They can

and we even have some folks in ninja warrior training.”

jump back in the very next day, at the same intensity,

Spurred by her clients’ frustration as they got

without the pain.”

sidelined by injuries, Kim consulted nationwide

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self. Set yourself up for success for the new year,”

athletes’ downtimes due to injury. She hand-picked

Kim says. “We can get you back to doing those things

the latest treatments that offer maximum results in

you want to do.”

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STEP UP YOUR G AME Stay off the sidelines with these four features available to Stretch and Recover members:

ASSISTED STRETCHING Take your post-workout stretches to the next level with hands-on service from trained specialists. The assisted stretching technique targets tightness to improve mobility, allowing athletes to bend freely without the nagging tenderness of overworked muscles.

Therapists identify trouble spots and isolate and manipulate deep tissues to eliminate pain.

DEEP THERMAL LASER SESSIONS Do you know that heavy, achy feeling you get after an intense workout? Deep thermal lasers can be used either before or after training to prevent the muscle soreness associated with vigorous exercise.

Lasers emit soothing heat and stimulate tissues at the cellular level, regenerating healthy tissues, promoting recovery and preventing pain. Lasers are fast, effective and feel good.

MUSCLE RECOVERY BOOTS AND SLEEVES Circulation and inflammation issues can slow down even the best competitors. NormaTec Recovery Boots and Sleeves wrap trouble spots like legs, knees, shoulders and elbows with healing pressure that enhances circulation. As blood flow increases, it flushes out toxins and revives exhausted tissues, improving mobility and speeding recovery. With just a few minutes of treatment, recovery boots and sleeves eliminate swollen and throbbing muscles.

DISCOUNTED SERVICES In addition to the regular, monthly treatments offered to its members, Stretch and Recover includes unlimited discounted services of supportive therapies, ranging from emergency visits to traditional physical therapy exercises, from additional sessions of the techniques featured above to the ancient therapy of cupping (shown on the left). Made popular by stars like Michael Phelps and Gwyneth Paltrow, cupping is designed to create suction to decrease pain, tension and inflammation by increasing blood flow, especially to deep-tissue areas.

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F r o m L a kota to t h e P r o s GET TO KNOW TWO LOCAL SPORTS STARS WHO HIT THE BIG LEAGUES ARTICLE ALEXANDRA FROST |PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Photo Provided by FC Cincinnati

NICK HAGGLUND FC Cincinnati soccer player and West Chester native Nick Hagglund learned to love soccer on the field at Liberty Junior School, with his dad coaching him to love the game. Dad taught Nick about giving 110 percent and enjoying yourself on the field.

“He’s the most fun guy ever,” Nick says.

Nick made the decision at the young age of six that one day he would play professional soccer. So he did. After playing five years for FC Toronto, he watched intently as Cincinnati formed a team, then traded before last season.

Returning to his hometown was a dream. Nick remembers practices at Keehner Park. He calls himself an active kid, typically playing four to five sports at a time. He remembers his past coaches who made him who he is today: Steve McCullough, Rick Duff, Dan Lueking and Lakota West coach Rick Cooper. “[Rick Cooper] was the first coach that yelled at me, but in a good way… in a work-your-butt-off kind of way,” Nick says.

During his early years in high school, he was well-known for running the Lakota West track in his free time in preparation

After he graduated in 2010 from Lakota West, he played for

for the two-mile test required to make the varsity soccer team.

Xavier University where he, along with his teammates, turned the

Cross-training was a significant contributor to wellness for Nick

program into a powerhouse. Nick pinpoints Xavier coach Andy

from a young age, and he still values it today.

Fleming’s culture change along with exemplary player effort as

“There are benefits in using different muscles in different types of scenarios. I do speed and acceleration training. I never did weights

key factors to the turnaround. Coach Fleming taught the athletes to fight against selfishness and play as a team.

when I was a young athlete before high school,” he says. In the

Nick’s first few years in professional soccer were not easy, even

off-season, Nick takes every opportunity he can to practice yoga,

though in his first season he played 25 games and was nominated

pilates, boxing, rock climbing and CrossFit.

Rookie of the Year. From there, he was dropped from the lineup

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and worked through appendix surgery and injuries. Experiences from his youth brought strength in the tough times.

“There were not a lot of good days, but I put my head down and worked hard,” Nick shares. ”Take your shovel to work and trudge... there’s an opportunity every day to get better.”

The future is bright as he enters his second season at FC Cincinnati with great potential ahead. He is living in Oakley with his wife Mary, his childhood friend and neighbor in West Chester, and their young daughter.

“My wife is grounding for me,” he says. “The pro soccer world is grueling. My wife could always point me in the right direction, to what’s important.”

Nick credits his wife with handling everything when he’s gone, and calls himself an “all-hands-on” dad and husband when he’s home.

His keys to success and wellness are effort, attitude and pursuing a “growth mindset.”

“Making a mistake is never a mistake,” Nick says. That’s why I’m where I am today.”

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(CON TI N U ED)

Purdue Athletics | Charles Jischke

Photo by István Kuti

ASHLEY EVANS

Ashley got her start as a young athlete at Liberty Junior School and at Cincy Classics Volleyball Club, where she trained throughout her childhood. She carries fond memories of playing sports at

Being “physically and mentally well” is key to Ashley Evans’

Voice of America MetroPark, Lakota schools and Liberty Park, with

success as a professional volleyball player. The 2013 Lakota East

coaches who inspired her. As a 10-year-old, Ashley says she was

graduate started playing at the young age of eight, and just fulfilled

“blessed” to train with her mother, a former collegiate volleyball

her ultimate dream of training with the USA Women’s National

player, for “four wonderful years.” At Liberty Junior, her team won

Team last summer after being invited to compete in the NORCECA

the league, which made for the “perfect transition” to high school

Champions Cup at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado

competition, where she made the varsity team as a freshman and

Springs, CO, where she earned a gold medal.

later was a part of a GMC championship team.

“Nothing compares to wearing the red, white and blue and representing your country at the highest level,” Ashley says.

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“Being named an ‘Under Armour High School All American’ was the cherry on top of a successful high school career,” she says.

Purdue Athletics | Charles Jischke

She committed to playing Division I volleyball at Purdue University as a sophomore.

Off the volleyball court, Ashley stays balanced and grounded by giving time and attention to her faith, cooking, reading and

However, she suffered a knee injury after high school. With

playing the piano. She also never underestimates the power of

months of tough rehab and determination, she was ready to

journaling and personal reflection as a means of improvement.

start her college career on time.

Her advice to the average American is to get moving and to

“I will be forever grateful for that experience that not only

appreciate how strong and capable the human body is. To young

granted me a chance to play at the highest level collegiately, but

athletes, she recommends realizing the importance of being an

more importantly, it granted me an education that will undoubt-

all-around student and athlete.

edly take me farther than sports ever will in the grand scheme of

“Sports will only take you so far in life,” Ashley says. “Finding a

life,” the collegiate AVCA All-American says. She is currently in

balance between athletic activities and those outside of training

her second professional season overseas, playing in Békéscaba,

with family and friends will pay dividends later on.”

Hungary. Last year, she competed in Spain.

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TREND SETTER

ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

WO R KO U T S F O R YO U R MOODS NEED A PICK-ME-UP, BUT DON’T QUITE HAVE THE ENERGY? THESE ACTIVITIES WILL GET YOU MOVING AND OUT OF YOUR POST-HOLIDAY FUNK

NEW YEAR, NEW US. We don’t mean to be cliché, but is there really any better time for working on yourself than when Jan. 1 rolls around—whether you’re focused on your physical health or your mental health? It sure seems like the perfect time, but there will also be days when you’re just not quite feeling it. The holidays are over, the days are shorter and, let’s face it, there’s not really a ton to look forward to until spring sprouts. But, whatever your mood is this time of year, there’s still an activity you can do that’s worthwhile—and will give you a boost! Here’s how to choose the right one.

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YO G A A regular yoga practice can help to ease anxiety by increasing body awareness, reducing muscle tension, relieving stress

FEELING ANXIOUS

and sharpening attention + concentration.

01 R AG D O L L Ragdoll pose is great for relaxation and to release tension. Stand tall + reach your arms up, then allow them to fall gently toward the floor as you bend down.

02 C H I L D ’ S P O S E This calming and restorative pose is a common beginner’s position. Starting from your knees, sit back on your heels then walk your arms forward, bringing your torso down until you can rest your forehead on the floor.

03 S AVA S A N A Relax one body part at a time, one muscle at a time + one thought at a time through a daily Savasana practice.

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(CON TI N U ED)

FEELING BORED

CLIMBING When you feel like you’re in a rut with your workouts and just don’t feel motivated anymore, try something new and exciting! Rock climbing is a great way to introduce something different without it feeling like a workout.

01 C L I M B I N G GYM S Climbing gyms have been popping up everywhere as the sport becomes more mainstream + are a great option for those who prefer to be adventurous indoors.

02 B O U L D E R I N G Bouldering, great for developing power, is a type of rock climbing where the climber doesn’t use ropes or harnesses, generally done on a much smaller scale.

03 S H A P E U P Since climbing can use different muscles from traditional workouts, it’s important to keep up with strengthening those. Key areas to pay attention to include upper body, lower body, core, fingers and wrists.

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RUNNING There’s a reason people who are active runners describe something called a “runner’s high.” Studies show that aerobic exercises release

FEELING DOWN

mood-boosting endorphins.

BEGINNERS If you want to get into running but aren’t sure where to start, check out a couch-to-5K program to ease into it.

C A S UA L R U N N E R S Challenge yourself by switching up your running routine. Whether you’re changing your route or upping your distance, a new twist could give you a nice refresh.

ENTHUSIASTS Whether you’re into 10Ks or half marathons, consider signing up for a new race and decreasing your time.

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FEELING STRESSED

TREND SETTER

(CON TI N U ED)

When your head is full of thoughts, it can get overwhelming. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) provides a break from that with short bursts of 100% focus followed by rest. Here’s a quick circuit.

01 K E T T L E B E L L SW I N G S Do as many reps as possible in 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest.

02 H I G H K N E E S Climb it out for 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest.

03 P L A N K Hold your plank for 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest.

Repeat the circuit three times for a quick workout that touches on strength, cardio + core.

HIIT

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NEW YEAR'S ORIENTEERING Rentschler Forest MetroPark

Start New Year's Day off with a fun

challenge!

Join

Orienteering

Cincinnati, Inc. to learn this fun sport at 11 a.m. on January 1. Courses of various lengths and difficulty will be offered

Muhlhauser Barn, but bundle up—

this year? Stop by and learn more

this park rental facility is not heated.

about Muhlhauser Barn as a poten-

WestChesterOH.org

tial venue on January 11 between 10 a.m. and noon. Availability is updated

11-12

weekly in the “Notes” section of the West Chester Township Facebook

TRI-STATE FISHING AND OUTDOOR SHOW Butler County Fairgrounds

page. WestChesterOH.org

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with instruction for beginners. $10 for

Seminars, outdoors vendors and

OCIN members, $15 for non-members.

activities related to fishing and

MetroParks of Butler County vehicle

the outdoors will be the name of

permit is required and will be available

the game on January 11 and 12,

West Chester Board Room

at the event. OCIN.org

all day long at the Butler County

At 7 p.m. on January 13, fulfill your

Fairgrounds. The Tri-State Fishing

resolution to read more this year.

and Outdoor Show costs $5 to attend

MidPointe

and is suitable for the whole family.

library book club for adults in the

TriStateOutdoorShow.com

Board Room of the West Chester

4, 18 WINTER FARMER'S MARKET Muhlhauser Barn

The West Chester Farmers Market moves inside for the winter months.

Shop local on January 4 and January 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Winter markets meet under the roof of the

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB MidPointe Library

Library

hosts

branch once a month. This month’s

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book is The Lighthouse Keeper's

MUHLHAUSER BARN OPEN HOUSE

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information about today’s most chal-

West Chester Community Room

lenging parenting/caregiving issues.

Warm your heart by giving the gift of

THE DINO SHOW

This event will offer you ways to learn

life this month at our local commu-

how to recognize when online bullying

nity blood drive. On January 22, give

Fitton Center for the Creative Arts

is occurring and how to help children

blood at the Community Room of the

Visit the Fitton Center for a fun-filled

cope. CincinnatiChildrens.org

West Chester Branch of MidPointe

evening for the whole family with life-sized dinosaur puppets and lots of laughs. Admission is $5 a person for members and $7 per person for non-members on January 17; the show begins at 7:30 p.m. with com-

Library. Appointments are available

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from 1:30-7:30 p.m. using sponsor ID

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The Square @ Union Centre

plimentary snacks and kid-friendly

At 10:30 a.m., MLK Jr. Day celebrations

drinks at 6:30 p.m. FittonCenter.org

in West Chester and Liberty will kick off with a march starting at the clocktower

CINCINNATI AREA JOB FAIR Holiday Inn Cincinnati North

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at The Square @ Union Centre and

Find your next business role at the

ending at Lakota West High School.

Cincinnati Job Fair on January 22 from

AGES AND STAGES EVENT ONLINE BULLYING

Visit the Live the Dream website to

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet one-on-one

learn more about the day’s events.

with recruiters/hiring managers from

LiveTheDreamWCL.weebly.com

the area’s top companies. Register online to be reminded about the

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Liberty Township

At 9 a.m. on January 18, join other parents for a free seminar with childcare for ages 3-10 and breakfast provided. Ages & Stages is a series designed to provide

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event. Professional dress is encour-

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

are free. JobNewsUSA.com

aged; bring copies of a resume or work history. Parking and admission

MidPointe Library

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program of Bethany School’s lower

and January 27 at 6 p.m. with crafts

(K-2), middle (3-5), and upper (6-8)

and learning stations celebrating

MTCES OPEN HOUSE

schools. Meet staff, see classrooms

this special holiday. Welcome to

and ask questions during this inter-

the Year of the Rat; wear red to cel-

active event. BethanySchool.org

ebrate the occasion. Registration

Mother Teresa Catholic

begins at 9 a.m. on January 11.

Elementary School

MTCES, a K-8 school in Liberty Township, is hosting its Open House for prospective families on Sunday, January 26, from 2-4 p.m. Guests can go on student-led facility tours;

ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE St. Gabriel School

30 UC HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY

participate in Q & A sessions with

St. Gabriel Consolidated School in

faculty, parents and students; enjoy

Glendale has been successfully edu-

interactive STEAM programming; and

cating children in the Catholic tradi-

learn more about curriculum, school

tion for 150 years. They’re hosting an

UC Health will bring their Mobile

organizations, faith formation and tui-

open house on January 26 from 1-3

Mammography Center on January 30

tion assistance options. MTCES.org

p.m. for families interested in learning

from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to MidPointe

more. St-GabrielSchool.org

Library Liberty. If you are interested

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in scheduling an appointment, please

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contact UC Health directly at 513-

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

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Sunday, January 26 between 2-4 p.m.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at

to learn more about the innovative

the library on January 26 at 2 p.m.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Firebirds on Fire LAKOTA WEST GIRLS SOCCER BRING HOME THE WIN AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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STAYING ACTIVE AND WORKING AS A TEAM IS ITS OWN

in an exciting championship game that ended 2-1. Forward Kailyn

REWARD, BUT SOMETIMES, EXCELLENT TRAINING ALSO

Dudukovich scored the game-winning goal only 13 seconds before

RESULTS IN SWEET VICTORIES. The Lakota West girls soccer

the end of the game. Thank you Firebirds for giving your community

team overcame Whitehouse, Ohio’s Anthony Wayne High School

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