West Chester & Liberty March 2017

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Make your house a home.

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hat makes a house a home? I believe it’s the way it makes you feel when you enter. If it’s warm, welcoming and filled with love, it will feel like a home. This month we share tips on how to make your home feel more comfortable, stylish and warm.

When we entertain, it seems like guests always want to congregate in the kitchen. The experts at Kitchen Concepts Inc. show us the beautiful transformation that one local Liberty Township family experienced in their kitchen to make it more functional and inviting.

The word “contemporary” may be overwhelming to some people when they think about decor. Inside, BOVA Contemporary Furniture explains contemporary designs and shares unique pieces from their showroom that fit all tastes and styles.

When you move into a new house, one of the first major purchases is typically blinds.

Often we buy them quickly out of necessity without fully exploring all the great options available for window coverings. This month the family-owned team at Blinds Plus bring us up-to-date on some of the biggest trends in window treatments.

With all that we invest in our homes, it’s important to have quality coverage in case of an emergency. We are fortunate to have RiskSOURCE Clark-Theders, a caring, faith-based insurance company, right here in West Chester. Learn more about what makes them so unique.

MARCH 2017 PUBLISHER

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This month we explore one of the many services that SELF provides–much needed home improvements for low-income households.

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Departments 8

Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Giving Back

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Renovate & Refine

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

18 The Art Of Furniture

BOVA Offers Unique Styles For Every Room

22 Complete Kitchen Makeover

Kitchen Concepts Brings Modern Luxury To Liberty Township Couple

26 Pillars of Support

SELF Builds Hope in Homeowners

30 A New View

Father/Son Team Sheds Light on Window Treatment Trends

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Good Times

Junior Achievement Breakfast

West Chester Hospital hosted Junior Achievement's annual breakfast event to raise awareness about empowering young people to own their economic success. Partners, students and teachers shared success stories from programs that foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills. To learn more about how to volunteer or donate, visit JAPartners.org.

Live the Dream: Our Declaration of Unity

The eighteenth annual “Live the Dream: Our Declaration of Unity� event to honor Martin Luther King Day began with the March for Unity in Our Community, after which all marchers enjoyed lunch, courtesy of local businesses, and then a program with speakers, music and students. PHOTOGRAPHY BY WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP.

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AROUND TOWN

obtain full harmony in their homes. Professional Organizer Sajen Banister helps clients eliminate the pain and stress an unorganized home creates by sorting through their cluttered living spaces and reorganizing their belongings properly.

Sajen believes organizing your home will grant you the stressfree life you’ve always wanted by allowing you more time, money, space and brainpower to do things you want to do. Learn more and book your initial consultation with Sajen today by visiting their website. HarmonyOhio.com

HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION In honor of March being Youth Art Month, Art On/Off Symmes is holding an art competition for high schoolers to compete to

RECORD-BREAKING 12 BOYS EARN EAGLE SCOUT RANK Boy Scout Troop 947 of West Chester set a new record in the Fort Hamilton District of Dan Beard Council in 2016, with 12 boys earning

win gift certificates for art supplies up to $300. Youth Art Month was started in 1961 through the Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) and is administered by the Council for Art Education (CFAE). The Art On/Off Symmes High School Art Competition will celebrate visual arts for grades 9-12.

the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable

High school students in the Greater Cincinnati area are eligible to

in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

enter their student artwork. Entries will be accepted March 22-29 and

Nationally, only 4% of Boy Scouts are granted this rank. It comes after

displayed at Art On/Off Symmes March 21-April 9. Awards will be

years of learning skills, providing leadership to others, numerous ser-

given on April 2. For more details or to enter the contest, go online.

vice hours, demonstrating they live by the Scout Oath and Law, and

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completing a large service project.

Some of the projects the new Eagle Scouts completed include a

WEST CHESTER 2017 BUDGET PRIORITIES

meditation pool at Atrium Medical Center, benches at Camp Campbell

Recently named one of “America’s Best Places to Live,” West

Gard, a canoe launch, concession stand, various park projects, humane

Chester has prioritized a new wave of projects and budget items

society work, a prayer labyrinth at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, and

for 2017. More than $30.8 million will be invested in police and fire

more. Congratulations to this local troop on a significant achieve-

services in 2017, which accounts for nearly 69% of the operational

ment and thank you for your many contributions to our community!

budget. Investing in police and fire services can help protect property

DanBeard.org/FortHamilton

values, reduce taxpayers’ insurance rates, and make West Chester an attractive place to invest as a business.

Nearly $22 million in infrastructure improvements are planned for 2017, including $12 million for improvements to, and beautification of, the Union Centre Boulevard interchange. Lastly, the Board of Trustees will also consider various projects and improvements related to West Chester's public spaces and corridors, enhancing the aesthetic and experience of those who live, work and play in the community. These additional proposed projects total approximately $8 million. WestChesterOH.org

EXPAND YOUR PALATE For all of our wine connoisseurs, Village Wines of Glendale offers a Wine of the Month Club, a fun way to discover new wines each

SIMPLIFY YOUR HOME Harmony Healing Arts has welcomed Simplicity by Sajen as the newest team member at the healing arts center. Simplicity

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month. At the Grand Cru level you’ll receive two bottles of wine each month; both bottles will be no more than $39.99 before tax and will be available on a monthly basis. Premiere Cru level members receive one bottle per month that’s priced between $60-$100 before tax.

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This past year, Village Wines has chosen wines from Austria, Spain, Israel, France, and several other places. Many of the wines featured in the 2016 Wine of the Month Club were such a hit that they’ve been reordered, and some are purchased so often that they’re now kept in stock. To join the Wine of the Month Club, call Village Wines of Glendale at 513.771.6611. VillageWinesGlendale.com

PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH EXTENDED Keep your furry friend’s oral health in check with help from Animal Hospital of West Chester. February was Pet Dental Health Month, but in case you missed it the team at Animal Hospital of West Chester will be extending it through March. Throughout March the team will be offering

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IN HONOR OF MARCH “YOUTH ART MONTH,” WE ARE HOLDING A HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION. Prizes include Gift Certificates for Art Supplies up to $300. Details at : ArtOnSymmes.com/hs-art-competition

various specials to promote proper dental care for your pets, which can detect dental disease that not only affects the mouth, but can also lead to more serious health problems such as heart, lung and kidney disease.

Good dental hygiene is just as important for pets as it is for humans; yet, it’s one of the most overlooked areas in pet health.

Regular teeth brushing at home coupled with regular dental checkups can help your pet live a longer, healthier life. To help keep your pet happy and healthy, participate in Pet Dental Health Month at the Animal Hospital of West Chester. To learn more, call 513.777.5131 or visit online. AnimalHospitalOfWC.com

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP RECEIVES AUDITOR OF STATE AWARD A recent financial audit of Liberty Township by the Auditor of State's

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office has returned a clean audit report. Liberty Township's excellent record keeping has earned it the Ohio Auditor of State Award. "It's an incredible honor for Liberty Township to receive another clean audit report–our ninth in nine consecutive years. This award validates the excellent work our Fiscal Officer Pam Quinlisk and the entire Finance Team does each day to keep the Township's finances on track and transparent to the taxpayers," said Tom Farrell, President of the Liberty Township Board of Trustees. Liberty-Township.com

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FAITHFUL

Open House

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and work hard to get all the credits to

company as a community-oriented orga-

which clients may be entitled, like a credit

nization. They often get a bad rap because

for having an alarm system in the home.

they’re making decisions during some of our

For business owners, RiskSOURCE pro-

most difficult times. However, RiskSOURCE

vides commercial coverage for property,

Clark-Theders of West Chester has been try-

business liability, worker’s compensation, pro-

ing to debunk that myth since 1976.

fessional, cyber/data breach, and much more.

RiskSOURCE provides both commercial

Having an insurance company to walk you

and personal insurance and is committed to

through the whole process helps you both

the community and their strong value of faith.

understand your coverage and be prepared

Just take a quick look at their website and you’ll

for any potential claims in the future. Though

see a list of values that the company strives to

their clients are national, RiskSOURCE has

reach every day, including morals, leadership

been a longtime West Chester community

and faith. According to Vice President of Sales

partner. They insure and support a lot of

Jean Mabry, it’s these values that drive every

faith-based organizations, and during their

interaction with clients.

weekly staff meetings they pray for clients,

“Our mission is to help you leverage your risk, not just buy insurance,” Mabry says.

our community and each other. Through the RiskSOURCE Cares program, employees

RiskSOURCE provides personal cover-

get 30 paid hours a year to donate their time

age for home, auto, life, valuable articles,

to the nonprofit organization of their choos-

watercraft, special lines and umbrella

ing, which has amounted to more than 540

options. Clients often save money by

hours of volunteer time in a year.

having RiskSOURCE create personalized

Simple acts of kindness like this serve as a

insurance policies for them. For example,

benchmark for RiskSOURCE’s daily interaction

Mabry says they help clients sort through

with clients. Mabry shared helpful insurance

the specific coverage that’s right for them

tips for readers to think about at their homes.

MINIMIZE YOUR RISK

Golf carts used in your

Do you have a child

community may not be covered by your policy,

It’s not enough to just

Chimneys are incredibly

Store propane cylinders

attending college more

make sure you turn off

important in fire preven-

outside of your garage/

than 100 miles away

the oven; keep an eye on

tion. Be sure to inspect

house for the winter.

so make sure that your

with no car? You may be

your stove and hot items

and clean your chimney

Because propane is

insurance agent knows

eligible for a discounted

even as they are cooling

each year and as you use

colorless and odorless,

you own a golf cart so

auto rate. Young drivers

off. Mabry cautions that

the fireplace to prevent

it’s hard to detect slow

that it’s covered, both on

create liability, but if your

items left near an unlit but

fires from starting inside

leaks, and in basement

and off the course.

teen is not living close

hot stove can still catch

the chimney. It’s also

or garage there may be

enough to borrow the

fire, so waiting for every-

important to make sure

sources of sparks that

car, it lowers your risk.

thing to cool off is a must

you have no loose bricks,

could ignite propane

cracks, or unsealed flue

and cause a fire.

for kitchen safety.

openings. A professional can make sure your chimney is safe and up to standards.

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showroom with cool colors and unique designs. BOVA offers unique, high-quality designs at attractive prices. From the subtle to the edgy, the large Deerfield Township show-

room caters to a variety of tastes. Trendy sofas, sleek accent tables and modern beds are featured throughout the store.

It’s hip, yet cozy; chic, yet practical.

“We offer modern, contemporary designs with clean lines and excellent quality,” says Praddy Mangat, who co-owns the

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store with his sister, Roony Mangat. “Some houses and rooms aren’t that big anymore, so you want furniture that doesn’t consume the room. A minimalistic look is popular right now.”

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THE ART OF FURNITURE (CON TI N U ED)

Mangat opened the Ohio BOVA location in 1985. Today it’s one of five exclusive showrooms in the U.S., and the largest all-contemporary furniture store in the region.

If you're looking to modernize your home or just freshen up your existing look, Mangat recommends visiting the store, where their knowledgeable team can provide advice on colors, sizes and styles.

“We’ll have people bring in a photo of the room they want to design, and we can give them direction on what works best,” Mangat says. “Everyone wants gray right now; gray is the new white.”

While gray might be the current trend, open the door at BOVA and you’ll realize there’s something magical about a little color. From orange couches to green tables to blue chandeliers, it’s easy to see why contemporary furniture is eye-catching. However, if bright colors aren’t for you, BOVA offers plenty of modern styles in more subtle hues.

“People shouldn’t be intimidated by contemporary,” Mangat says. “If you’re looking for modern furniture, you’ve come to the right place.”

Visit BOVA to find your inner designer and add some cool new pieces to your home. BOVAFurniture.com

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CO M P L E T E

KITCHEN MAKEOVER Kitchen Concepts Brings Modern Luxury To Liberty Township Couple ARTICLE ABBEY MCMAHON PHOTOGRAPHY SNAPPY GEORGE PHOTOGRAPHY AND PROVIDED

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tep into George and Carol Hilliard’s new

to great lengths to satisfy their customers.

Liberty Township kitchen and you’ll feel

Pat’s first recommendation for the Hilliards’

like you’re walking into the pages of Better

Before

Homes & Gardens. Sleek white cabinetry and

“You must design first for function,” Pat

stainless steel appliances have transformed

explains. “People aren’t looking for a show-

this kitchen from a small, dark space into a

room; they’re looking for a functional space

brand new, wide open and functional beauty.

that makes life easier for them.”

“The old kitchen was about 50 years old. It

One of the most common ways to create

was dark and gloomy and kind of tired looking,”

more functionality in a kitchen is to put the

Carol says. “It was not very functional because

stove and sink in the same area to make food

everything you use to cook was on one side of

preparation more efficient. This is exactly what

the kitchen, but the sink was on the other side

Pat’s team did for Carol’s new kitchen. Another

so you were constantly going back and forth.”

functional improvement was trading the low-ly-

When the Hilliards decided to renovate their kitchen last year, they shopped around

Before

kitchen was to make it more functional.

ing cabinets for large drawers, which Carol says made a big difference in her day-to-day life.

and eventually selected the team at Kitchen

“I don’t have to bend over to get anything.

Concepts Inc. based upon their attention

Typically if you put something heavy in a cab-

to detail and precise design work. Brothers

inet, you have to bend down and dig deep to

Pat and Rich Ryan have co-owned Kitchen

get it out,” Carol says. “Now everything is in a

Concepts for more than 20 years and go

drawer and the drawers lift up.”

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KITCHEN MAKEOVER (CON TI N U ED)

Not only did the team at Kitchen Concepts create a more functional workspace, but they also gave the entire kitchen a muchneeded aesthetic makeover. No more dark wood, no more mismatched appliances, and no more clutter. Everything was updated to look modern, clean and bright.

After Pat designs a new space, Rich oversees the installation, using professionals who have worked for the pair for decades.

Together the teams transform the average kitchen in a matter of weeks.

“The installation team really knows what they’re doing. The carpenter took all the cabinets out and put the new ones in–all by himself. He was like a one-man army,” Carol laughs. “Everyone was excellent. [Kitchen Concepts] only sent people who they’ve been working with for a long time.”

Indeed, with their small army of professionals, Pat and Rich renovate not only kitchens, but also bathrooms, offices and most living spaces. Their catch phrase is that they will “do anything that

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needs to be done.” With few exceptions (no room additions, no roofs and no driveways), Kitchen Concepts goes way beyond just kitchens.

Pat’s 44-year design background pushes him to be accurate and extremely thorough when bidding on projects.

“We go to great detail with clients,” Pat says.

“We talk about everything, down to the color of the plugs and switches. You know exactly what you’re getting when we start a project, and many clients trust us enough that they’ll go on vacation when we renovate their home.”

Whether you are ready for a full remodel or just want design tips from the experts at Kitchen Concepts, Carol’s advice is to “just go for it.”

“Our family and friends walk into our new kitchen and say, ‘Oh my gosh!’” Carol exclaims. “The pictures don’t even compare to what it looks like in person. It’s amazing.

We are so happy.”

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Giving Back

PILLARS S t u p p o r of SELF BUILDS HOPE IN HOMEOWNERS

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he success of any construction project is based upon the strength of its supports. One local nonprofit is in the business of building pil-

lars of support around low-income families in Butler County. By partnering with volunteers to make home repairs, Supports to Encourage Low-Income Families (SELF) builds up economically challenged families to withstand the storms of life.

Neighbors Who Care: Home Repair is one of seven programs led

by SELF, which is headquartered in Hamilton and has satellite offices in West Chester and Middletown. Assisting low-income county residents with everything from ramps and mobility aids to safe porches and properly functioning gutters, this organization gives back to our community by building hope in homeowners.

“We are providing the tools and the techniques and supports to help people leave their low-income or poverty status,” says Jeffrey Diver, Executive Director of SELF. “We focus on owner-occupied homes—helping people age in place in their own homes. They may have building code violations

“We try to match the work to the skill level of the volunteers,” Sargent says.

Volunteers come to SELF as individuals or groups of various sizes and ages from churches, corporations and other organizations near and far.

Since 2010, SELF partners with Group Cares, a ministry organization based out of Colorado. In one Blitz Week each summer, more than 400 volunteers from around the country make the repairs needed across Butler County.

SELF hopes to grow the program to meet the growing needs in our aging county.

Sargent explains, “We get roughly five times as many applications as we can fulfill. We hope to increase the number of homes we can do each year. Our goal for 2017 is 130 homes.”

Neighbors Who Care: Home Repair is volunteer-driven. Under the leadership of SELF’s staff, volunteers work to change the lives of low-income Butler County residents, and may find their own lives changed as well.

or safety issues. A lot of the folks who we are helping with Neighbors

“It is one of our goals to get individuals out into the community

Who Care: Home Repair are senior citizens, people with disabilities

to see what is going on and to make a difference,” says Rebecca

and families with young children,” explains Diver.

Palen, SELF Community Relations Director. “Our volunteers feel

Greg Sargent, Housing Coordinator for SELF, assesses clients’ needs and leads volunteers to help make necessary repairs.

“Last year, we had 1,428 volunteers put in 22,587 volunteer hours on 108 homes,” Sargent shares.

like they are a part of something bigger.”

“Volunteer groups often develop a bond with the homeowner who they are working with. It’s really heartening to see the clients treat the workers like an extension of their family,” Diver adds.

Sargent and other colleagues provide on-the-job training at each

To volunteer with Neighbors Who Care: Home Repair or to apply

work site. While any construction experience is welcome, no experience

for a Butler County home repair, contact SELF at 513.820.5013 or see

is necessary to be a SELF volunteer.

more online at SELFHelps.org and Facebook.com/SELFHelps.

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Volunteers provide a much-needed paint job to the outside of a home.

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That’s where the team at family-owned Blinds Plus comes in. General Manager Jim Frederick Sr. has worked in the window treatment indus-

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“Shutters are like furniture for your windows,” Jim Jr. says. “They’ll be there 20 Shutters can be notched to fit around door handles.

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The cordless options are extremely userfriendly too. They can be lowered or raised easily with just a gentle push.

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While on vacation you can set your blinds to open and close during different times of the day using your app, giving the appearance that you’re still home.

These units are typically powered by batteries; however, you can have the window areas hard-wired so they will run directly from your home’s electric supply. If you’re building a new home, you can have the wiring done during Motorized products can be controlled with an app or remote control.

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March

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MARCH 9 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB YOUTH OF THE YEAR LIBERTY CENTER’S SABIN HALL The Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty will present the local Youth of the Year award on March 9 at 8 p.m. at Liberty Center’s Sabin Hall. The award and event is sponsored by Skyline Chili and all are invited to attend. BGCWCL.com

MARCH 3 CHILDREN’S STORY TIME LIBERTY CENTER It’s story time at Liberty Center! Head to the Children’s Discovery Center every Friday at 11:30 a.m. as story time comes alive with songs, puppets and fun for the family. Refreshments will be served for all to enjoy. Children’s Story Time is presented by MidPointe Library. Liberty-Center.com

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MARCH 10 LAKOTA LEADS PI DAY LAKOTA EAST HIGH SCHOOL

JAZZ SERIES

Pi Day is celebrated around the world on March 14. Lakota LEADS Pi

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Day is an opportunity to get your hands on some fun math and sci-

MidPointe Library West Chester’s popular Jazz Series continues this

ence activities. Explore macroinvertebrates under a magnifying glass,

month with Greg Abate on Sunday, March 5 from 2-4 p.m. in the li-

touch a human brain, and much more! Join the fun on Friday, March

brary’s Community Room. Admission is free and all are invited to en-

10, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Lakota East. LakotaLeads.org

joy the music. The series also includes performances by the Mambo Combo on Sunday, March 12, and Phil DeGreg on Sunday, March 26.

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HEROES OF CHARACTER CELEBRATION

MARCH 7

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT You’re invited to the sixth Heroes of Character Award Celebra-

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tion, March 15 at 6 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hamilton. Hon-

KINGSGATE MARRIOTT CONVENTION CENTER

orary Chairs, Kim and Bonnie Nuxhall of the Joe Nuxhall Character

Liberty Township consultancy, Accelerate Accountability, is hosting a

Education Fund, with Clyde Gray as the keynote speaker will assist us

breakfast seminar for business owners and human resources managers

in inspiring 200-300 guests. For additional information or to purchase

using The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™, helping people discov-

tickets go online. CharacterCincinnati.org

er what it takes to achieve the competitive advantage of teamwork. The seminar is $20 and requires registration. Accelerate-Accountability.com

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at The Coach House. Indulge in

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Irish-themed specialty menu items, hand-crafted cuisines, a superi-

Ever been to the summer Olympics? Come to see Robbin Brown’s

or selection of craft beers and wines, and an atmosphere that mar-

presentation of this event. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m.,

ries fun with sophistication. RSVP online or by calling 513.856.7899.

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MARCH 17

Theme" and will be a night to remember with food, beverages, dancing,

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Learn about Yoga Nidra–or yoga sleep–an ancient technique to calm the body and steady the mind. Experience profound mental

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stillness and physical relaxation in a guided yoga nidra practice

SHAMROCK SHUFFLE

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CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY

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WEST CHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT The Citizen Police Academy is designed to give civilians a closer look

MARCH 21

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FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER MISTAKES

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KINDERVELT FASHION SHOW

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MANOR HOUSE Save the date for the 26th annual Kindervelt Fashion Show, benefit-

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UC HEALTH WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL SPRING FUNDRAISER

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CENTRE PARK EVENT & BANQUET CENTER

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Parting Thoughts

Moving

On Up TALES FROM A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER ARTICLE ABBEY MCMAHON

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hanks to our supportive families, fearless realtor and copious

anything you want inside.” She was right, and thankfully to each house

amounts of wine, my fiancé, Matt, and I just purchased our

viewing, we wore our interior designer glasses that magically show the

first home. Liberty Township–here we come!

potential of a home when you step inside.

I must admit, I naively thought the home-buying process would be

For a week straight, Tiffany showed us houses each day after work,

all fun and games. Everyone on HGTV seems so happy. Just pick a

often pointing out small nuances that Matt’s rose-colored glasses

neighborhood, number of bedrooms and set a budget. Multiple homes

didn’t see, or gently reminding me that an orange living room can be

will fall out of the sky and land on your MLS page, so just choose the

changed to whatever color I darn well pleased after we moved in.

best one out of this long list of near-perfect homes. It’s that simple, right? If you’ve purchased a home, I know you’re laughing at me.

Matt and I knew we wanted to move to West Chester/Liberty Township, a place we both called home throughout our childhoods.

There were several homes that one of us loved and the other would forego to live in a tent. I quickly learned the importance of great communication and light humor in our relationship.

Thankfully, on most days we have both.

Excellent schools, great value and we would be closer to family. We met

After seven days of walking through homes during a very slow real

with Tiffany Allen-Zeuch the last week of December. Pre-approval letter

estate month, Matt and I stepped into THE ONE. They say you know

in hand, we gleefully walked into Sibcy Cline ready to rattle off our check

when you first walk in, and boy did we know. Tiffany opened the front

list of “must haves,” including hardwood floors, finished basement with a

door, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Her giddy little home buyers were

bar, big yard, lots of windows, updated kitchen, fence for the dog, carpet

over the moon with this three-bedroom house and all of its features.

upstairs, all new appliances, move-in ready, excellent to perfect condi-

Without hesitation, we put an offer on the house that evening, and

tion and of course the elusive tree that grows money in the backyard.

Tiffany stayed up until 11 p.m. on a Friday negotiating our contract.

With a twinkle in her eye, Tiffany grinned at us and kindly walked

While there’s not a money tree in the backyard, the house is

through what I’ve learned to be the critical element of home-buying:

near perfect for us first-timers and we couldn’t be more excited to

seeing potential. Being the expert professional that she is, Tiffany

move back to West Chester and Liberty Township. Now if only we

smiled at our list of ideals and said, “Let’s start with number of bed-

can get HGTV to swing by and give us a few tips, we’ll be well on

rooms and bathrooms. You can paint, update or change virtually

our way to settling into our dream home.

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6360 Winter Hazel Dr Gorgeous executive home with over 6000 sq ft of living space. Loaded with upgrades! Situated on the Four Bridges Golf Course! Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances.

Beautiful hardwood floors. Finished walkout lower level with wet bar, craft room.

Second floor loft area. Jack & Jill bedroom.

Forth Bedroom with private bath.

7918 Bennington Drive Remodeled in 2016! Contemporary home in desirable Brenner Woods. Open floor plan with lots of natural light. Gorgeous Kitchen with NEW cabinets, quartz counters and stainless appliances. Sunken Living Room.

LED lighting. Remodeled Baths. Finished lower level with wet bar. 1st floor bedroom with full bath. Hardwood floors. New Roof in 2012.

In 2016, Tiffany’s average days on market was 34 and list-to-sale price was 97.65%

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