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AUGUST 2019 PUBLISHER

Douglas Mcdermott | douglas.mcdermott@LifestylePubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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A Month of New FOR MANY OF US, AUGUST IS A BITTERSWEET TURNING POINT IN THE CALENDAR YEAR. Summer freedom is drawing to a close, and the school bells will be ringing any day now. While the lazy days of sipping cool beverages poolside may be numbered, this month brings a sense of renewal. New routines, new clothes and new school supplies often come to mind in August.

And because we dedicated an issue to both the men and women of our community earlier this year, it would only be right to celebrate some of our cutest residents: kids and pets!

There’s no doubt we have some serious pet lovers in West Chester. Meet a few of them (and their four-legged friends) and you’ll find what makes the bond between humans and animals so special. We also whipped up a recipe for homemade dog treats on page 30 so you can spoil your loyal companions.

Cheers to another wonderful month ahead, West Chester. We hope to see you around!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019

FEATURES 12 The Art of Finding the Frame that Fits Artistic Eyewear Invites You to Browse The Racks of Fabulous Frames

16 Give Yourself a Gift: Call The Closet Works Cancer Survivor Would Never Have Gotten Organized Without the Help of The Closet Works

22 West Chester Welcomes Dogs To Run, Play and Serve A Boy and His Dog: Companions for Life

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26 Leading the Way as Connector and Coach When It Comes to Being Involved, This Community Leader Can’t Say “No”

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12 DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Locally Owned

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Open House

26 Inspired By 30 Animal Kingdom 34 Lifestyle Calendar

AROUND TOWN

CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND COW BINGO

trucks, carnival games, petting zoo, pony rides, historical reenactments, face painting, bubble

Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring a puppy kiss-

makers, stilt walkers and more. Local schools,

ing booth, kennel tours, unique vendors, food

artists and organizations will be participating.

trucks, puppy races, a kid’s corner and cow

Organizations involved include Pete’s Produce,

bingo. What's cow bingo? It's a game of chance

Deer Creek Malthouse, the Sanderson Museum

that pits your luck against the cow doing her

and Brandywine Battlefield.

business. If the cow heeds the call of nature on your square, you are the lucky winner of $5,000! Tickets are $10 each. Squares are randomly assigned, and chances are 1 in 3,000. The

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APPALACHIAN BREWING COMPANY TO HOST OKTOBERFEST

cow is released during the open house. Tickets

Recently opened, The Appalachian Brewing

will go on sale this summer! If you have ques-

Company (ABC) will host Oktoberfest Sept.

tions, please contact Jessica Dyrek, Special

15-Oct. 5. The event includes a special menu and

Events Coordinator, at JDyrek@K94Life.org or

German-style beer. But don't wait until September

610.869.4902, ext. 225.

to visit! ABC West Chester, the newest of ABC's eight brewpubs, serves fresh Pennsylvania

WEST CHESTER AUTUMN GALLERY WALK The

Greater

West

Chester

cuisine and a wide range of crafted beers.

142 E. Market St. Chamber

of

Commerce will host its Autumn Gallery Walk presented by Sunset Hill Jewelers and Fine Arts Gallery on Friday, Oct. 4, 5-9 p.m. (rain or shine).

One of Chester County’s most popular perennial events, the Autumn Gallery Walk provides the perfect opportunity to experience downtown West Chester’s intriguing blend of urban sophistication and small-town ambiance. The historic borough is home to an eclectic and exciting mix of galleries.

Six prominent galleries will combine with dozens of additional “one-night-only” show hosts throughout the downtown business area.

Brochures with maps will direct visitors to show locations (event brochures/maps will be available at the Chamber office and at host locations).

Make an evening of it and bring together a group of friends to experience Gallery Walk! Dine, shop and explore everything downtown West Chester and the Chamber has to offer.

Enjoy free on-street metered parking beginning at 5 p.m. For more information and/or hosting opportunities, contact Dave at the Chamber.

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WESTTOWN DAY The Westtown Township Historic Commission

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and Parks and Recreation Commission are

We are always accepting submissions for announce-

hosting Westtown Day Sunday, Sept. 29, 11

ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town

a.m.-3 p.m. at Oakbourne Mansion. There is

section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact

a range of activities including live music, food

Us tab at LifestylePubs.com/WestChester.

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LOCALLY OWNED Robert Layman, owner of Artistic Eyewear, adjusts frames for a customer.

A customer models the frame he's considering at Artistic Eyewear.

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THE ART OF FINDING THE FRAME THAT FITS ARTISTIC EYEWEAR INVITES YOU TO BROWSE THE RACKS OF FABULOUS FRAMES

ARTISTIC EYEWEAR, THE BOUTIQUE FRAME AND

bright, original art, while natural light and trendy music

LENS SHOP, BLENDS NEATLY INTO THE ROW OF

create an inviting shopping experience. According to

BUILDINGS LINING THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH

the company’s mission, Artistic Eyewear strives to

HIGH STREET BETWEEN PRESCOTT ALLEY AND

provide superior customer service, quality products

CHESTNUT STREET. Its white brick exterior and deep-

and cutting-edge lens technology. Today, the company

red canopied door and shutters are distinctive yet sub-

is well-known for doing all three. The company offers

dued in keeping with the style of its neighbors.

boutique eyewear from around the world in a wide

A first-time patron looking for "127" from across

range of styles and price. Their collection includes

the street scanned the row twice before spotting

designer brands such as Oliver Peoples, Alain Mikli,

a young man in khakis and a dark shirt standing

Andy Wolf, Paul Smith and Ray-Ban Sunglasses.

on the sidewalk holding up a pedestal-style mir-

When you decide on the frame that fits your needs

ror while a dark-haired woman facing him leaned

and personality, a staff member will take specific

forward looking intently into it. When the first-time

measurements. This is done with great care to ensure

visitor saw the woman lean back and start taking

the lenses are made correctly and the frames fit your

off the frames she was wearing, the light dawned:

face. In the rare case the lenses or frames need to be

That’s where Artistic Eyewear is.

adjusted, Artistic Eyewear does so free of charge.

The scene is indicative of the incomparable, low-key

Lenses are edged on-site to expedite delivery

customer care found at Artistic Eyewear. The team of

using Autograph series by Shamir—considered the

welcoming, knowledgeable and laidback staff mem-

"holy grail" of all lenses. It is available in custom-

bers are highly-skilled when it comes to “fitting the

ized, variable and fixed fitting heights and takes into

frame to the face and the face to the frame.” Owner

consideration the position of the patient’s frame

Robert Layman credits his staff for the great customer

and lenses as they are worn on your face. Shamir

service, but the truth is it starts at the top.

is an Israel-based company that is engaged in the

The family-owned company was started in Israel more than 30 years ago and continues today in Eilat,

development, design and manufacture of premium progressive lenses for the ophthalmic industry.

Israel. In 1998, the first of its three Pennsylvania

By offering the most advanced technological lens

locations opened its doors in Doylestown. The West

solution available, delivering unparalleled customer

Chester shop started in 2013, followed by the Chestnut

service and providing a wide range of frames in various

Hill location in 2018. As with each of the stores, the

materials, Artistic Eyewear strives to be the best solu-

shop on North High Street has the feel of a gallery with

tion to your eyewear needs.

ARTICLE DOROTHY KENNEDY | PHOTOGRAPHY JEFF ROBINSON

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EVERY DAY IS A GIFT. She also knows calling a professional to organize her closets was a gift—to her family and especially to herself. The family has called on The Closet Works Inc. several times since 2004 to organize their closets as they moved to larger homes to accommodate their growing family. Six and a half years ago, Mrs. P. was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and went through chemotherapy and a multitude of surgeries.

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“Being organized became very important for my husband and myself, so things would be easy to find and reach,” she says. “I decided to invest in our closets because in this new phase of life I needed a space for meditation and self-care. I cannot believe how my closet has been transformed. I can spend time there for yoga, meditation or to get ready for a special occasion. When there are days that I cannot get up without pain, my kids come in and hang out to have time with me.“ The entire project, 14 closets in all, would never have happened without The Closet Works and its amazing staff members, Designer Jennifer Molinelli and Installation Manager Paul Rumer.

“When there were things that came up that needed to be fixed because I misunderstood what was happening, they took care of it,” Mrs. P. continues, “The staff members who did the installation were prompt, courteous, professional, quick and LAUNDRY ROOM

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TAKE YOUR TIME Visit the showroom so you can choose colors, hardware, accessories or cabinet styles. Ask the professional to provide you with samples so you can see them in your home and explore options for different arrangements in your design.

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A BOY AND HIS DOG: COMPANIONS FOR LIFE

ARTICLE DOROTHY KENNEDY PHOTOGRAPHY JEFF ROBINSON

Two black labs enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool at K-9 Camp Paw's for Paradise.

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CHARLIE CISSEL’S FACE LIGHTS UP WITH AN INFECTIOUS SMILE AS ANDI, HIS HOME COMPANION DOG, AFFECTIONATELY "KISSES" HIS CHEEK. This interaction delightfully expresses the friendship Charlie and Andi share.

Charlie, a triplet, celebrated his 16th birthday and finished his freshman year at Unionville High School in June. He is on the autism spectrum and also has a medical diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, a genetic lung disease.

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Andi was trained and certified as a home companion dog by Canine Partners for Life (CPL), a nonprofit organization based in Cochranville. Founded in 1989, CPL’s goal is to increase the independence and quality of life of individuals with physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities by providing and sustaining profession-

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On a typical day, Andi diligently follows Charlie around the house.

She rests at his feet while he does his twice-daily medical treatments. Given Charlie’s almost constant need to move and touch, he

“ANDI’S MATCH TO CHARLIE HAS BEEN LIFE-CHANGING. CHARLIE NEVER SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT PRIOR TO ANDI ENTERING HIS LIFE. ANDI RESTS HER HEAD NEXT TO CHARLIE’S IN BED ON THE PILLOW. THIS PROVIDES A CALMING COMFORT THAT ALLOWS CHARLIE TO SLEEP. SHE IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF LOVE AND COMPANIONSHIP." —SHARI CISSEL

often rubs his feet on Andi and pets her and rests on her while he’s doing homework, reading or playing on his iPad. Knowing home companion dogs don’t have public access rights, Shari saw to it that Andi received her therapy dog certification so she could accompany Charlie to doctor visits and stay with him if he was in the hospital. Shari was thankful to have obtained the certification when Charlie was recently hospitalized for 2 1/2 weeks.

“Charlie wasn’t allowed to leave his hospital room due to his weak immune system,” Shari says. "Andi was his constant companion and helped to keep him calm when he was afraid to face some medical procedures.”

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LEADING THE WAY AS CONNECTOR AND COACH THIS CEO AND COACH CAN’T SAY “NO” ARTICLE DOROTHY KENNEDY

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IF YOU’RE TRYING TO FIND MARK YODER, COACH/PEE-WEE DIRECTOR FOR THE LITTLE ALL-AMERICAN

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(LAFA) ON A PRACTICE NIGHT OR GAME DAY, YOU’LL FIND HIM AT KELLY FIELD ON WESTTOWN ROAD COACHING BOYS, INCLUDING HIS OWN THREE SONS, IN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOTBALL. When asked what inspires him to be so involved, he said his motivation was a reflection of the generous support he received from the community.

“The Chamber has a lot of volunteer opportunities, and somehow we always find people who are willing to help. When I’ve asked for volunteers for the Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic people say, ‘Just tell me when and where, and I’ll be there’. Their willingness to help made me realize I needed to be more involved,” he says.

“I’m passionate about football, and I have three athletic boys, so LAFA was an easy choice. I love coaching because I’m giving back in a way that is enjoyable for me. It also gives me more time with my boys doing things they enjoy.”

A native of Chicago, Mark has been with the Chamber since 2007, serving as its president and CEO since 2012. He previously worked for Walt Disney World Company and in sports marketing for Lincoln Financial Group and Pepsi North America.

He and his wife, Joanne, a West Chester Area School District reading specialist, have three sons, John (10), Matthew (8) and Jackson (6).

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INSPIRED BY

(CON TI N U ED)

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN BALANCE WITH SO MUCH ON YOUR PLATE? I have a problem saying “no” when it comes to supporting my boys. With that being said, I believe this is a great opportunity to support them, the community and the businesses that support us and West Chester.

Sometimes I wonder where I will find the time.

And sometimes I feel I don’t have the time. In the end, it all works out, and I find the time and energy to make a difference.

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“THIS COMMUNITY SUPPORT MADE ME REALIZE I NEEDED TO BE MORE INVOLVED.” Mark Yoder, president and CEO of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

DOGS WILL GO NUTS FOR THESE QUICK + EASY SNACKS

TREAT YOUR PET MAN’S BEST FRIEND DESERVES MAN’S BEST FOOD. Dogs will go nuts for these quick and easy peanut butter and oat treats.

With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you’ll be well on your way to getting your dog to do anything you ask. And, if you get hungry, you can even sneak one for yourself—just don’t let your pup see!

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IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.

Peanut Butter + Oats INGREDIENTS + 1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1/2 cup flour + 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter + 1 egg

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 300 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, flour, peanut butter and egg until combined.

3. Roll your dough out on a flat surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

4. Cut out your dog’s favorite shapes with cookie cutters.

5. Place your treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Makes about 36 1-inch diameter treats.

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ANIMAL KINGDOM (CON TI N U ED)

BARK IT UP

If your dog doesn’t settle for plain, kick these treats up a notch by incorporating some of these dog-safe fruits and vegetables: + BANANAS—In moderation, bananas are great treats for dogs. Just beware of the sugar content—they shouldn’t be part of your dog’s regular diet. + BLUEBERRIES—Blueberries are a superfood full of antioxidants and fiber. Try these as a substitute to training treats. + CARROTS—Carrots are a great low-calorie snack high in beta-carotene and fiber. Chomping on them is also great for your dog’s chompers. + GREEN BEANS—Full of fiber and low in calories, plain green beans are great prepared any way! + WATERMELON—Filled with vitamins and potassium, this summer treat is sure to be your pup’s new favorite. For those dog days of summer, watermelon is a great way to keep your dog hydrated! Just be sure to remove the rind and seeds.

Learn more about safe food for your four-legged friends at AKC.org.

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AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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The featured race, the Iron Hill Pro

Road is a 5-piece ensemble fea-

Men’s Criterium, begins at 8 p.m. with

turing guitar, fiddle, bass, banjo

SWINGIN' SUMMER THURSDAY

top athletes racing on the downtown

and mandolin. Songs performed

streets at speeds up to 35 mph and

are

Downtown West Chester

more. Prior to the main event, there

nal

Enjoy an evening of live music and

will be plenty of free activities for the

themes. Tickets are $25 plus a $3

more on the streets of downtown West

whole family. The day includes a kids’

service fee. For more information,

Chester! The evening features two live

race, community festival, an adult tri-

visit UptownWestChester.org.

bands as well as local food vendors,

cycle race, a Men's Amateur Criterium

information and artisan booths and

and Pro Women’s Criterium.

family entertainment spread out along two blocks of downtown West Chester.

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16

almost

exclusively

compositions

with

origivarying

24 THIRD ANNUAL FOOD TRUCK AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

MOVIE NIGHT

East Goshen Township Park

Oakbourne Park

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an

Enjoy Night at the Museum (PG)

evening of music 4-8 p.m. Several

East Bradford Park

under the stars. A new night secu-

local bands will perform. A diverse

Jeff Dominick and the Fraction

rity guard at the Museum of Natural

mix of foods will be available for

Band will perform in the Jordan

History discovers an ancient curse

purchase from numerous local food

Amphitheater. Bring a picnic supper.

that causes the exhibits to come to

trucks. This is a free event!

Don't forget to bring a chair or blan-

life. The movie starts at dusk.

ket. This is a free event!

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BENCHMARK TWILIGHT CYCLING CLASSIC

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

for events you'd like to see included

Downtown West Chester

Winner

bluegrass

in our Calendar section. Submissions

Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic

band awards, Michael and the

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

offers fun for the whole family.

Flamekeepers

LifestylePubs.com/WestChester.

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