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Mason & Deerfield PREMIERE ISSUE

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CHAMBER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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Loving Life at The Orchards of Otterbein

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Rosemary and her husband, Hal, searched for just the right place to build their dream house (a log home) when Hal retired in 1991.

They found it on a 112-acre farm near Clarksville, Ohio, where they lived for 20 years involved in farming, church and community.

Rosemary designated one of her bedrooms the “everything room,” where she reads, uses Wi-Fi, works on hobbies—and where she’ll soon plant seeds for spring gardening. Her guest bedroom provides a comfortable, welcoming space when children and grandchildren visit.

When Hal passed away in 2013, Rosemary decided to downsize.

“I wanted to make the decision so my children didn’t have to make it for me,” she says. “And I wanted to do it while I’m still healthy and can meet other people.”

Just as busy as on the farm, her calendar is filled with volunteer projects, social activities with friends and church. She volunteers time visiting with residents in the transitional care unit, and at Clinton Massie Elementary where students call her “Grandma Rosemary.” An avid baseball fan, she takes Otterbein outings to Cincinnati Reds and Dayton Dragons games. She is also a member of Otterbein-Lebanon United Methodist Church.

She sought a welcoming place that offers several levels of care. “Because I have no family close by, I wanted a place with continuing care,” she says. The Orchards, Otterbein’s new ranch homes, was Rosemary's selection.

Her roomy three-bedroom home has numerous features and an open floor plan easily accommodating the select furnishings she brought from her farm.

Making herself at home alongside Rosemary is Sheila, her rambunctious Australian Cattle dog mix, a stray she adopted.

“There’s plenty of room here for Sheila to chase her ball,” says Rosemary, who lives life to the fullest thanks to her new ranch home and the amenities at Otterbein.

Inclusive Services at The Orchards Ranch Homes:

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• Bocce Ball • Dog Park • Garden • Shuffle Board • Restaurant 1912 • Library • Country Store • Wood Shop • Green House • Post Office • Salon & Barber Shop • Deli • Sports Club • Creative Arts Center • Lebanon Citizens National Bank • Otterbein United Methodist Church • Many Recreational, Educational and Cultural Activities • Otterbein YMCA – Indoor pool, hot tub, walking track and fitness center • Golf Cart Path to Warren County/Armco Park 18 hole executive gold course, 110 acre lake, tennis courts, picnic shelters & playgrounds

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2018 PUBLISHER

Mark Andrea | Mark.Andrea@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Welcome IT IS MY PLEASURE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE PREMIER ISSUE OF MASON & DEERFIELD LIFESTYLE! Month after month you’ll see this magazine in your mailbox, full of stories about your neighbors and local businesses that inspire this community.

Abbey Bradley | Abbey.Bradley@LifestylePubs.com EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Karen Andrea CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Laura Leavitt, Alexandra Lisa CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Len Kaltman-West Chester Corporate Photography, Amanda Oltman, Eric Thomas Photography

I grew up in nearby West Chester. From watching the Thunderhawks take on the Comets to the panoramic view atop Drop Zone at Kings Island, I have many fond memories of the Mason and Deerfield communities. Today, as we launch this inaugural issue, I am excited to play a role in Lifestyle’s mission of helping these communities continue to flourish.

Over the past several months, many people have helped to make this publication a reality, and I would like to take a moment to thank them.

First and foremost, I want to thank our incredible business partners. If it weren’t for the support of advertisers, you wouldn’t be reading about the people, businesses and stories that connect our community. Let them know you saw them in Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle!

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The opportunity to produce this magazine began during a conversation with editor Abbey Bradley, a close, long-time friend of mine. We worked together as the Business Manager and Chief Editor of the Spark Newsmagazine at Lakota East High School. Fast

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forward twelve years and here we are working together again!

Michelle Moody, publisher of West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle, has been an amazing resource and mentor throughout the launch of this magazine. Her outstanding publication is a model of what I hope to develop with you, the residents and businesses of Mason and Deerfield.

Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank my family, especially my parents, for always being

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there with love and support, urging me to continue taking chances to reach my goals in life.

With that, I welcome you to explore the premier issue, read the featured stories and visit our partners throughout the Mason & Deerfield communities. If you have story ideas or would like to get involved in the magazine as a freelancer or advertiser, send an email to Mark.Andrea@LifestylePubs.com. Please enjoy the first issue of Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2018

FEATURES 12 Welcome Home Modern Mason home on the market in Weatherstone

17 Lasting First Impressions Local business opens the doors of your dreams

26 The Ultimate Pizza Debate: New York vs. Chicago Two Cities Pizza prepares the best of both

30 Lighting The Path To Success Mason Deerfield Chamber of

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Commerce celebrates 50 years of shining bright

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Locally Owned

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Culinary Creations

25 Realty Report 26 Hot Spot 30 Local Limelight 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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Crutchfield Dental Group Grand Opening Crutchfield Dental Group, one of the Mason Deerfield Chamber's newest members, recently celebrated their grand opening in Maineville.

Drs. Carlsie and Carl Crutchfield both graduated from their dental surgical training in 2009. When not helping you develop your personal smile style, they enjoy raising their two energetic sons. PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMANDA OLTMAN.

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AROUND TOWN

KINGS ISLAND HIRES CELEBRITY CHEF Can you hear the excitement and taste the blue

MASON & DEERFIELD LIFESTYLE PARTNERS WITH MASON HIGH SCHOOL

ice cream? That’s right, Kings Island is officially

Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle has partnered with

open for the 2018 season, and a new employee is

William Mason High School’s journalism adviser,

scoring the biggest headlines. James Major, a two-

Dale Conner, and his students from the The

time winner of the Food Network’s “Chopped” real-

Chronicle, to produce feature stories in this monthly

ity TV cooking contest, has taken on the executive

publication. The Chronicle is a student-led news-

chef position at Kings Island. An Ohio native and

paper at Mason High School, part of The Comet

U.S. Navy veteran, Chef Major previously served

Student Press Network. This issue, you can read

as executive chef at Great American Ball Park and

about the 50th anniversary of the Mason Deerfield

Funky's Catering. Guests can go for the rides, but

Chamber of Commerce, a story written by student

stay for the food. VisitKingsIsland.com

Alexandra Lisa, staff writer for The Chronicle. Both

J.F. BURNS RECOGNIZED AS PURPLE STAR SCHOOL Congratulations to J.F. Burns Elementary in the Kings Local School district, which was recognized as a 2018 Purple Star designee by the Ohio

teams are excited to partner on future stories in this magazine. MasonandDeerfieldLifestyle.com

MHS STUDENTS RECEIVE GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS AT SCHOLASTIC COMPETITION

Department of Education. The Purple Star Award

Two Mason High School students won recogni-

for military-friendly schools recognizes schools that

tion at the 2018 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

show a major commitment to students and families

National

connected to our nation’s military.

Norris received a Gold Medal for her raku ceramic

Competition.

senior

Tasha

The school completed an application which

piece, and junior Kaavya Ramachandhran for her

included sending pictures of what activities have

editorial cartoon. Norris and Ramachandhran's

taken place at JFB to honor veterans and their

works were first awarded Gold Key awards at the

families. They have several events throughout

regional judging of area student works, grades 7-12.

each year, including a Veterans Day parade with

All Gold Key winners, nationwide, are then judged

nearly 100 veterans participating, a military care

again for the national awards. Artworks awarded

package drive, and a candy drive where they col-

the Gold Medal are the most outstanding works

lect candy to send to the Yellow Ribbon Support

in the nation and will be recognized at Carnegie

Center. Congratulations to the students and staff

Hall in New York this summer. Congratulations to

at JFB. KingsLocal.net

these two students and art educator Tina Roberts.

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STEP INSIDE THIS MODERN, RED BRICK MASON HOME AND YOU’LL FIRST NOTICE ITS OPEN FLOOR PLAN, LARGE WINDOWS, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES. With 4,870 square feet of living space and tall ceilings, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom home leaves very little to be desired.

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4094 Stone Ridge Drive is in the heart of Mason. Nestled on a half-acre in the Weatherstone neighborhood, the 17-year-old home was recently put on the market by Sibcy Cline realtor Tiffany Allen-Zeuch, who has been selling homes in Mason and Deerfield Township for 16 years.

and walk-in closet. Across the hall are three large bedrooms and another full bath.

Perhaps the most desirable feature of the home is its wooded lot, large deck, and four-season room, which has large windows that

In excellent condition, the home features a finished lower level with

offer a beautiful view of the outside woods. Throughout the home

a full bath, first floor study, beautiful wrought-iron spindles along the

you will find crown molding, cathedral ceilings and lots of lighting.

entryway staircase and a two-story family room. Its gourmet kitchen

With an updated roof, updated A/C unit and a three-car garage,

has granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, gas range and

there’s not much more a buyer could ask for.

double ovens. The spacious kitchen also has a planning desk, pantry, island and counter bar—perfect for a family.

Homes are selling quickly in this area, so if you or someone you know is in the market for a new home, look no further than 4094

Step upstairs to the master suite, and you’ll find an updated mas-

Stone Ridge Drive in Mason. To learn more about this home or to

ter bathroom with a second-floor laundry room, which was added

schedule a walk-thru, contact Allen-Zeuch: tzeuch@sibcycline.com.

in 2017. The large master bedroom features a fireplace, sitting room

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LOCALLY OWNED

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"When you look at a house, what's the first thing you see? The door and windows. A front door is the first impression to a home."

WHETHER YOU’RE SELLING YOUR HOME OR JUST WANT TO IMPROVE ITS LOOK, THE FIRST IMPRESSION YOUR HOME GIVES FROM THE STREET—ITS CURB APPEAL—IS KEY TO HOW YOUR HOUSE IS PERCEIVED. At the very center of curb appeal is your front door.

Bruce Carden of Mason owns Cincinnati EntryPoint and says the right door on the right house can make all the difference.

“When you look at a house, what’s the first thing you see? The door and windows,” Carden says. “A front door is the first impression to a home.”

It also leaves a good impression when you go to sell your home. According to U.S. News & World Report, the top-ranking home improvement is a front door, which adds about 96.6 percent of the amount you spent to the value of your home.

Carden’s local business has been built on making a strong first impression. Step inside the showroom and you’ll find beautiful doors in all shapes and sizes—some with ornate handles, others with stained glass windows, and many with colors outside of the traditional brown. In February, Carden’s team added a brand-new paint room to the showroom so they can continue to customize any paint color to fit with the palette of the buyer’s home.

“Virtually any color you can find at Sherwin Williams, we can put on your front door,” Carden explains.

After having spent years as a sales manager at Georgia-Pacific, Carden and his wife moved to Mason. He opened the wholesale Carden Doors in 1998, followed by Cincinnati EntryPoint. He’s been helping homeowners open their dream doors ever since. You can find any exterior door at EntryPoint, including sliding glass doors for a back patio or walk-out basement.

Carden’s team creates all the doors onsite in a 20,000 square foot space in Mason, using parts acquired mostly in the U.S. Because they build the doors themselves, purchasing a custom door from EntryPoint can be more cost effective than buying a “standard” door at a larger retailer. Additionally, customers can choose from an extensive hardware selection, which is also sourced in the U.S. What sets this business apart from many is the fact that Carden’s whole family is involved. His wife, Suzy, runs the accounting and account management side of the business, while his two teenagers—Cody and Kacey—help

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE MARK ANDREA PHOTOGRAPHY LEN KALTMAN-WEST CHESTER CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCAL+FRESH WOODHOUSE KITCHEN + BAR SHARES A FAVORITE RECIPE

WELCOME TO ONE OF MASON AND DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP’S NEWEST RESTAURANTS: WOODHOUSE KITCHEN + BAR. Stemming from its owners’ Russian traditions, Woodhouse was born out of a concept of bringing Euro-style food pairings to Cincinnati’s food culture, offering a unique blend of family-friendly favorites alongside traditional European dishes. Head Chef Matthew Schroeder shares a delectable recipe for scallops that any home cook should try. If you’re not comfortable in the kitchen, head on over to Woodhouse to try this delicious entrée directly from the menu.

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Scallops with peas, brussels sprouts, mushrooms, caramelized onion & prosciutto INGREDIENTS:

+ 3 U-10 dry packaged scallops + 1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas + 8-10 brussels sprouts + 2 oz. fresh oyster mushrooms + 1 medium Vidalia onion + 1/2 oz. prosciutto

+ 1/8 cup heavy cream + 1/4 cup dry white wine + 1 oz. unsalted butter + Grape seed oil + Kosher salt + Fresh cracked black pepper

1| BRUSSELS SPROUTS: Slice stems off sprouts, then slice in half lengthwise. Warm a sauté pan to medium heat, add grape seed oil to cover bottom and place sprouts cut-side down. Add 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. When sprouts begin to caramelize on cut side, let cook for another 5-6 minutes. Add 1/2 oz. butter and toss sprouts in pan, then place on plate with paper towel.

2| OYSTER MUSHROOMS: Place mushrooms in pan after placing brussels sprouts aside. Add 1 Tbsp. grape seed oil, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Let cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add white wine to deglaze. Let steam in wine for 20-30 seconds, then set aside with sprouts.

3| ENGLISH PEAS: Place peas in blender with approximately 1 tsp. salt and heavy cream. Blend on high until completely smooth. Set aside at room temperature.

4| CARAMELIZED ONION: Julienne onion and place in small sauce pot. Pour grape seed oil over onion until almost covered but not submerged. Place heat on medium until a slow simmer. Using a wooden spoon, stir onion once every 20 seconds to inhibit caramelization from burning at edges of the pan. Let simmer until deep golden brown. Strain off oil and reserve for other use(s).

Put caramelized onion in food processor or blender and turn on medium. If needed, add 1-2 Tbsp. of reserved oil to encourage blending.

5| CRISPY PROSCIUTTO: Place thinly sliced prosciutto on parchment-lined pan in an oven set to 300 degrees. Let bake until crispy—30-35 minutes.

6| SCALLOPS Place sauté pan on high. Place scallops on one side of paper towel and fold over to cover the top. Pat until dry enough to stick to paper. Peel off paper and add a generous amount of salt. Cover bottom of sauté pan with grape seed oil and place scallops in pan. Leave to cook until bottom is golden brown. Flip each scallop over and turn heat off. Let them rest for 2-3 minutes. Combine all cooked ingredients and plate.

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MASON'S TWO CITIES PIZZA PREPARES THE BEST OF BOTH CHICAGOSTYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA AND NEW YORK-STYLE PIZZA ARTICLE LAURA LEAVITT | PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY

RISING FROM THE LANDSCAPE OF

decorations. When the food arrives, guests

DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS IS THE ART

can compare the thick, doughy crust of

DECO FACADE OF THE OLD MASON

the deep dish—built to hold two inches of

CITY HALL. What formerly held firefight-

toppings—with the crispy, handmade thin

ers and a post office is now home to Two

crust sprinkled and drizzled with toppings.

Cities Pizza. In each part of the restaurant,

Both styles come with a wide selection of

the details of the decor dazzle guests: a

specialty toppings: one crowd favorite on the

wall of antique pennies gives a coppery

NYC side is the Cabbie, which offers the expe-

gleam, with an embedded set of new

rience of a fully-loaded potato skin in pizza

pennies that show the outline of the Willis

form: with a base of mashed potatoes, the

Tower and the Empire State Building.

chef adds gouda, bacon, red onion, scallions

The brainchild of Sean Spurlock and Zach

and chipotle aioli for a pizza combination that

Greves, this pizza palace pays homage to

seems inevitable despite being utterly unique.

a long-time discussion between the two

Chicago-style pizzas tend to have slightly

local friends. With each praising the pizzas

fewer ingredients, but are noteworthy for

of Chicago and New York, Spurlock and

their delectable and slightly sweet red sauce;

Greves wondered whether anyone sold both

it’s hard to believe you aren’t in the windy

kinds under the same roof so that people

city when you taste it. The menu also boasts

could compare. They discovered their pizza

shareable appetizers, salads and desserts, all

concept would be the first in the United

with cleverly themed names like the choco-

States. After extensively researching the

late-mousse-based “Pie Me to the Moon.”

best slices that New York and Chicago had

Two Cities is embedded in Mason, with

to offer, they crafted a dining experience that

everything from hosting neighborhood block

was so much more than just another pie.

parties to their commitment to source food

Mason has benefited from Two Cities in

ingredients locally…unless they simply must

that it prioritizes craft and quality ingre-

be brought in from the Two Cities them-

dients while remaining affordable as a

selves. Spurlock says he’s grateful he often

community hub for any kind of casual

sees local friends running into each other at

night out. In-set screens in the dining area

this community gathering place. With stylish

and bar allow fans to watch sports, while

design and thoughtfully crafted menu items,

booths give groups the opportunity to chat

Two Cities Pizza seems to have cooked up a

while observing the stylish city-themed

recipe for pizza success.

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HOT SPOT

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WITH EACH PRAISING THE PIZZAS OF CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, [THEY] WONDERED WHETHER ANYONE SOLD BOTH KINDS UNDER THE SAME ROOF.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

LIGHTING THE PATH TO SUCCESS MASON DEERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SHINING BRIGHT

IN AN AREA OF FARMLAND, ONE SMALL ACTION LIT THE WAY FOR A BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY TO THRIVE. In 1968, the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce was

Chamber president and CEO Sherry Taylor says Mason and Deerfield have become desirable places to build and grow businesses.

founded by seven local businessmen who wanted to raise

“The chamber is rooted in creating opportunities

money for holiday lights and decorations. Initially an oppor-

for unconventional partnerships,” Taylor says. “One of our

tunity to brighten Main Street during the Christmas sea-

Deerfield brewers is collaborating with a coffee roaster out

son, this simple act grew. Now, 50 years later, the Mason

of West Chester to form creative long-term business ven-

Deerfield Chamber is a partner to businesses and corpora-

tures. The partnerships being cultivated here show people

tions throughout the city of Mason, Deerfield Township and

put a lot of value into working with each other.”

surrounding communities. Don Williams, the Chamber’s

The Chamber has numerous celebrations lined up to

first treasurer and second president, says it took years

commemorate the 50-year milestone, not the least of

working at the Chamber to gain any traction.

which is a nod to its founding members.

“When you say ‘work,’ it was more like volunteering,”

“We changed our logo to include Christmas lights

Williams says. “We didn’t have a home of any kind; we

because of that first project,” Taylor says. “The finale at the

worked out of an office setting of one of the businesses

end of the year is going to get businesses up and down the

some of us were a part of. It wasn’t until some ten years later

downtown corridor to put up Christmas lights. We’ve had

that we’d grown to have a home like the Chamber has now.”

lights down Main Street for years, but this year we want

Much of the Chamber’s growth, Williams says, has been

to make it brighter and more welcoming to remember the

tied directly to the growth of the community.

landmark that initiated the whole Chamber.”

“The Chamber and Mason grew together,” Williams

For an area that has seen immense growth over the

says. “Mason didn’t have enough people to be consid-

past 50 years, Mason and Deerfield are not slowing down

ered a city back then; it was a village. But, the small

anytime soon. Taylor attributes the area’s success to the

businesses we supported grew, and then Kings Island

tight-knit community focus.

came into play, and larger businesses like what we have now established themselves. Mason became like a hub,

“This business is unconventional,” Taylor says, “and that’s [because of] the emphasis on community.”

and more people started coming in.”

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THE CHAMBER IS ROOTED IN CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNCONVENTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND THAT’S [BECAUSE OF] THE EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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COMMUNITY TOUR: CHRISTIAN VILLAGE AT MASON

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

international organization dedicated to transforming lives and eradicating poverty among women and girls in developing nations. A DFW chapter

Nastalgia Ink

has recently formed in Mason, and you

Christian Village at Mason

Nastalgia Ink in Mason is celebrating

are invited! Join the group for a potluck

You're invited to tour the Christian

its sixth Free Comic Book Day, an an-

dinner, Thursday, May 10, 6-8:30 p.m.

Village at Mason, a 75-acre lakeside

nual event founded on the belief that

For more details and to RSVP, contact

campus featuring several indepen-

for every person out there, there’s a

Diane at 541.484.4288 or dianekbray@

dent living Garden Homes. Enjoy hors

comic book that they’ll love. Every first

gmail.com. DiningForWomen.org

d'oeuvres prepared by the executive

Saturday in May, the industry comes

chef and meet staff and residents.

together to give away free comics. Vis-

Tours will be offered Tuesday, May 1

it Nastalgia Ink Saturday, May 5 begin-

from 2-4 p.m. ChristianVillages.org

ning at 11 a.m. Nostalgia-Ink.com

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NEW RESIDENT COFFEE

DEERFIELD FARMERS' MARKET

Mason Community Center

Anthem Parking Lot

begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 12.

Residents who recently moved into

Step outside and enjoy the Deerfield

DeerfieldRec.com

Mason or the Mason City School

Farmers' Market every Saturday from

District are invited to meet other new

9 a.m. to noon in the Anthem parking

residents and learn more about the

lot on 4361 Irwin Simpson Road. Shop

area during the Community Center’s

among local farmers and vendors, try

New Resident Coffee, hosted by the

new recipes and enjoy a morning out-

Mason Deerfield Chamber. The coffee

side. DeerfieldFarmersMarket.com

will be held at the Mason Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m.

ImagineMason.org

12 BUTTERLY WALK & 5K Cottell Park

Join the community at Cottell Park for the Butterfly 5K run and 1-mile charity walk for CancerFree KIDS. Events

17 RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE: AWARENESS PROGRAM Mason Middle School

10 RED DAY BLOOD DRIVE

Mason City Schools invites you to attend "Right Under Your Nose: An Awareness Program for all Adults" in the Mason Middle School Auditori-

Keller Williams Pinnacle Group Realty

um Thursday, May 17. Doors open at

For RED Day 2018, Keller Williams Pin-

5:45 p.m. for the interactive bedroom,

nacle Group Realty will partner with

and the speaker begins at 6:30 p.m..

Hoxworth Blood Center. RED (Renew,

Local mother Beth Renner, who lost

Deerfield Township

Energize and Donate) Day is the real-

her 22-year-old son to the drug epi-

Trustee Meeting Room

ty group’s annual day of service, cel-

demic in August 2016, shares her story.

Join the Warren County Sheriff’s De-

ebrated on the second Thursday of

MasonOhioSchools.com

partment to learn vital skills to pro-

May. By partnering with Hoxworth this

tect yourself. This class is intended

year, Mason and Deerfield residents

for women ages 14 and older. Please

can save lives through blood dona-

wear comfortable clothing and rub-

tions on Thursday, May 10. RSVP to

ber-soled shoes; participants will

513.277.0996. KW.com/kw/redday

3 WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

31 SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY

be actively engaged in role-playing.

Otterbein Senior Lifestyle

Class is free for residents, but space

Community: Lebanon

is limited and registration is required in advance. DeerfieldRec.com

10 DINING FOR WOMEN

Join the Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Community in Lebanon for a summer kick-off party on the terrace, featur-

Contact for Location

ing the Saffire Express Band. Event

Dining for Women (DFW) is an

begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 1.

Otterbein.org/Lebanon

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LOCAL’S CHOICE 2

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GETTING TO KNOW MARK ANDREA

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LIFESTYLE PUBLISHER SHARES A FEW OF HIS FAVORITE THINGS

WHO WHAT

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Mark Andrea Publisher of Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle

1. Miami University—I graduated with a marketing degree. Love & Honor!

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2. Board games—Love nights with friends, craft beer and games.

3. Local breweries—Cincinnati favorites are Taft’s Ale House and MadTree.

4. Cincinnati classics—from Skyline to Graeter’s to UDF Chocolate Shakes.

5. Family—They are my rock.

Happy Mother's Day, Mom! 6. Netflix & Hulu—I'm a TV junkie at heart.

7. Music—I love performing and even won “Mason Idol” in 2005.

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