West Chester & Liberty, OH March 2018

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M I CH A E L WE G HO RST AWAR D-WINNING RE A LTO R. I’m Mike Weghorst, the owner of Move to West Chester Liberty Realty. My wife, my three dogs and I have made West Chester/ Liberty our home. We love West Chester/ Liberty because it has everything we could ever want in a place to live: great schools, shopping, restaurants, country clubs, and entertainment. I rarely leave the area because anything I could ever want to do is in my own backyard. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. In fact, I love the area so much that I decided to make it my life’s work to help people put down roots in the area.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2018 PUBLISHER

Michelle Moody | Michelle.Moody@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

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

Tera Michelson

There’s No Place Like Home.

WHETHER YOU’RE LIVING IN YOUR DREAM HOME OR DREAMING OF ITS POTENTIAL, OUR HOME IS OUR OASIS. Our annual “Homes” issue is packed full of ideas to inspire you to spruce up your space.

The pantone color of the year for 2018 is ultra violet, and no one is more excited than this purple-loving lady. We scoured local stores to find fun ways to add a pop of this bold color to your interior, exterior and beauty repertoire.

Many of the homes in our area are starting to show their age. If your home’s exterior needs a little TLC, learn about four facelifts your house can get from the locally-owned Titan Roofing and Siding. If it’s the interior that needs a renovation, turn to page 26 to seek inspiration from Kitchen Concepts with their stunning bathroom remodel.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Laura Leavitt, Tera Michelson, Shawna Taylor CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Len Kaltman-West Chester Corporate Photography, Mark Garrett Photography, Snappy George Photography

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF SALES OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

Maybe you realize that you’ve simply outgrown your current space. If that’s the case, you’ll want to join us on the tour of a showcase home for sale in West Chester,

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just a short walk from Liberty Center. With a built-in elevator, this listing from Move to West Chester Liberty is the perfect home for a multi-generational family.

One of the things that makes a house feel like a home is the scent of a delicious home-cooked meal. The chef at Piccolo Wine Room shares some of his favorite

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recipes for you to try at home.

Find a cozy place in your home to curl up and read these and many more great stories.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2018

FEATURES 20 Welcome Home Open the Door to Your CraftsmanStyle Dream Home

26 Transforming Dreams Into Realities Kitchen Concepts Transforms Porch Into Dream Laundry and Bathroom

32 Step Up Your Curb Appeal Four Fabulous Spring Upgrades for Your Home

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36 2018 Pantone Color of the Year Ultra Violet 18-3838

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DEPARTMENTS 6

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20 Open House 26 Renovate & Refine 36 Trend Setter 42 Culinary Creations 46 Giving Back 48 Lifestyle Calendar 54 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES

March for Unity Community members of West Chester and Liberty united to formally honor and commemorate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. The 19th annual Live the Dream: Our Declaration of Unity remembered the life, work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Junior Achievement Breakfast Junior Achievement’s annual breakfast event raised 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.

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Everybody in the Pool!

START PLANNING FOR A SAFER SUMMER 2018 NOW AT GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL

by Jen Deis, General Manager, Goldfish Swim School – West Chester The best time to think about swim and water safety is RIGHT NOW. The American Red Cross says the number one thing parents can do to prevent accidental drowning is to enroll kids in weekly swim lessons to ensure that they have the basic safety skills they need to be safer in the water. Use this time to work on building up critical swim skills so that your family is ready to SAFELY hit the beach and pool this summer!

SO WHY SPEND TIME IN THE POOL NOW? SWIM LESSONS REDUCE THE RISK OF DROWNING. Swimming is an essential life skill and you want to be confident that your child has mastered it. Kids are around water all of the time. Arm your child with the skills they need to be water-safe -- now and in the future. Getting swim-ready for spring break and summer vacation starts in the winter months.

Indoor swimming is also a great year-round activity! Consistent lessons are the best way for kids to learn how to swim because they are able to retain what they learn with regular practice.

tropical environment is simply the fun backdrop where kids do some serious growing and learning. So while we’re focused what we call The Science of SwimPlay®.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS + CONSISTENCY! Often times, younger swimmers are nervous about getting into the water without mom or dad for the first time. Swim safety experts find that young kids do better when they are max student to teacher ratio). This ratio ensures that little swimmers get the individual attention they need while also benefiting from the presence of peers. If swimmers see their peers participating in a skill taught by their instructor, they are often more likely to join in. Ongoing, consistent, week-to-week instruction helps kids to make real progress in lessons.

own pace so starting in the winter is the best way to ensure progress for the summer months.

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL MAKES LEARNING TO SWIM FUN! Not all swim lessons are created equal. Goldfish Swim School – West Chester is 100% devoted to teaching kids how to swim.

Our learn-to-swim curriculum was crafted to not only teach kids to swim but also to build their character through guided play. Trust us, we know how to get even the most reluctant for many reasons, including our warm, welcoming facility, highly trained instructors, small class sizes and shiver-free 90-degree pools. We also know that convenience counts. convenient for you and your child moves up to the next level when he or she is ready (and you keep the same time slot!). all of their swimmers in the pool at the same time and you can always schedule a make-up lesson if you need to miss a class. We want to make the learn-to-swim process as easy as possible for families with young children! Our award-winning,

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NOMINATE A HEROIC MAN

Liberty Township’s Center for Foot Care has two

West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle’s annual “Great

cutting-edge technologies to heal injuries without

Guys” issue will be out in June, as a follow-up to

surgery. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections utilize

our women’s issue in May. But before we can

blood from the arm to heal injured areas. This con-

publish, we need your nominations. Know of a

centrated dose of the patient’s own platelets into the

great guy in West Chester or Liberty Township

center of the injury helps it heal faster with no pain

who is making waves in the community through

after the treatment. Dr. Kris Titko at Center for Foot

philanthropy, education, arts, sports or another

Care uses this technique on patients who experience

avenue? Tell us about him, and he just might be

plantar fasciitis, tendon tears, ankle sprains, tendi-

featured in the June issue.

nitis, overuse injuries and sports injuries, and has a

To nominate an amazing man, please email the editor:

Abbey.Bradley@LifestylePubs.com.

near perfect patient satisfaction with this procedure.

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For patients experiencing arthritis, Stem Cell

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Injection Technology injects stem cells into an area

ination, along with his contact information. Be sure to

that is degenerated or injured, actually promoting

check out the “Great Guys” issue in a few months!

the regeneration of tissue health. Dr. Titko has seen a 95% success rate with this technology in improving patients’ comfort without the need for costly or time-consuming surgery. If you’re experiencing foot or leg pain, the innovative answer may lie right here in Liberty Township. CincinnatiFootCare.com

WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL RANKED AMONG TOP 5% OF HOSPITALS FOR CLINICAL OUTCOMES UC Health’s West Chester Hospital received the Healthgrades 2018 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™. This is the third consecutive year that West Chester Hospital has received the award. The distinction recognizes West Chester Hospital as being within the top

FIRE DEPARTMENT UNVEILS NEW BADGE DESIGN The Liberty Township Fire Department (LTFD) recently announced the creation of a new department badge. The department badge is the result of a department-wide contest, with the finalists being voted on by the members of the department.

five percent of nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its clinical performance as measured

by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. UCHealth.com

TWO NEW SHOPS JOIN DONUT TRAIL Ohio’s popular Butler County Donut Trail has

Fire Chief Ethan Klussman says when he came

officially expanded to 12 donut shops. The Butler

on board, the team encouraged a new badge

County Visitors Bureau (BCVB) has welcomed

design. “It was a really fun experience and we

Holtman’s Donuts West Chester and The Donut

received about 75% participation from the depart-

House in Beckett Ridge to the popular Donut

ment,” Klussman says. The winning design was

Trail. Additionally, in celebration of the third year

created by part-time firefighter Brian Mariano, and

of the Donut Trail, the BCVB released its official

will be featured on all LTFD uniforms and vehicles.

2018 t-shirt, designed by Alice Jacobs of Hamilton.

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The special pet hotel is now accepting reservations and will open in April at 8825 Cincinnati-Dayton Road. 513-847-8197. Fetchington.com

2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR CHANGES AT LAKOTA Many families within Lakota Local Schools will see changes in the 2018-19 school year, whether

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will now have eight elementary schools and six early childhood schools.

Throughout March and April, the Bold + Brave

The early childhood and elementary schools

Kids Foundation will be the parking charity hon-

will participate in year-round daily specials. A

oree of the Liberty Center Foundation’s Change for

pilot program introducing 1:1 devices at junior

Charity program, where a portion of parking meter

high schools will further support personalized

proceeds at Liberty Center benefit local nonprof-

learning for students, followed by the Lakota

its. Bold + Brave Kids Foundation has a mission of

high schools once the program has proven suc-

providing a comfortable home away from home for

cessful. To learn more about these changes or

families who bring their children for cancer treatment

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At Liberty Center, there are 204 parking meters which contribute to benefiting Bold + Brave Kids. Every two months a new charity from the local community benefits from this foundation. Liberty-Center.com

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Directors in February. The three new board members include Michelle Moody, publisher of West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle, Matt Miller, superintendent of Lakota Local Schools, and John P. Scott, Program Manager in Community Relations at Cincinnati Children’s.

“We are pleased to welcome Matt Miller, Michelle Moody and John Scott as new Chamber Board of Directors,” shares Joe Hinson, President & CEO of the West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance. “As recognized leaders in our region, they will complement our other Board Members, and are welcomed additions to our Chamber Team.

We look forward to their years of participation and support of The Chamber Alliance.” Chamber with easy access to the Terry Gatehouse (adults-only

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MASTERFULLY DESIGNED Of the home’s six bedrooms, the master suite leaves little to be desired. It features a fireplace, full bath and a sitting room complete with a coffee bar. Inside the beautiful white bathroom is a large jacuzzi tub that’s sure to bring relaxation to anyone’s busy schedule.

THE ULTIMATE BASEMENT The large walk-out basement features a theater and a second kitchen. It’s a beautifully finished open space perfect for entertaining guests of all ages. Perhaps best of all? An elevator can take guests to the basement who may wish to avoid stairs.

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Transforming Dreams Into Realities KITCHEN CONCEPTS TRANSFORMS PORCH INTO DREAM LAUNDRY AND BATHROOM ARTICLE SHAWNA TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHY SNAPPY GEORGE PHOTOGRAPHY & PROVIDED

CLOSE YOUR EYES AND THINK ABOUT EVERY DETAIL OF YOUR

floor,” Ryan explains. “We put a heated floor in because it was on

HOME. Picture your living room and your kitchen. Could you imagine

concrete under open air space. There were a lot of heating consider-

what it would be like if those rooms switched places? Now, imagine

ations, but once that was established the process was like renovat-

a porch or a patio that may be attached to your home. Imagine that

ing any other room.”

space being transformed into a fully functional, aesthetically pleasing

Miller fully entrusted Kitchen Concepts to complete the renovation.

bathroom and laundry room. It’s a makeover that’s hard to imagine,

“Linda was actually out of town for most of our work and that only

but it’s exactly what took place in Linda Miller’s Cincinnati home.

works when everything is selected ahead of time, including the elec-

“My laundry was in my basement and I have a problem with my

trical outlet colors and the kind of baseboard they want. The big stuff

knee. I wanted to get the laundry on the first floor. I had wanted to do

like cabinets and faucets and tubs are important, but so are the small

this project for quite some time,” Miller explains.

details,” Ryan continues.

Luckily, she had the perfect space for the endeavor—an enclosed porch.

It was through the renovation process that Ryan was able to transform Miller’s dark, cold storage space and enclosed porch and

“[The porch] could only be used a couple of weeks in the spring

convert it into a bright, functional area that was not only aesthetically

and summer. There was no heat, no cooling and no insulation. I

pleasing, but also achieved Miller’s goals for functionality, proving

mostly used it as a storage room,” Miller says.

that to have an effective and comfortable home we do not have to

Realizing that there was potential for the porch/storage space, and considering her goal of moving her laundry to a more functional location, Miller enlisted Kitchen Concepts in Blue Ash to help bring her dream to life.

sacrifice the look and overall feel for purpose. Looking at the room's original state, it's truly night and day comparison.

Miller, who had previously worked with Kitchen Concepts in 2004 on a kitchen remodel, was more than pleased with the final results.

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"I find them very easy to work with. Everything is under contract

remodeling business for 43 years and has a CKD certification from

and they always meet their deadlines. They are very accommodating

the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Kitchen Concepts aims

to your schedule,” she says. “I really enjoy working with them.”

to please and is always sure to listen to what their client wants while

As for the transformation itself, Ryan is happy with his team’s work.

providing the most accurate information to them.

“This one was like a night and day difference,” Ryan says. “We

“Since it was not insulated, that was a major concern. We couldn’t have the room get super cold, so we had to insulate and build up the

didn’t leave a single thing unchanged and I think you can tell in the end product.”

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STEPPING UP YOUR CURB APPEAL Four Fabulous Spring Upgrades for Your Home

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1. R AISE THE ROOF

3.

Winter ice and spring storms are tough on your roof. Do you notice damaged shingles, algae streaks or granules in your gutters? If so, it’s time for a new roof.

“If you get the right shingles, and the right crew to install it, you should get 30 years out of your roof,” Wolf explains.

Dare to show some style with your roof. Wolf and Knutson install a lot of architectural shingles, also known as dimensional shingles.

“They give the house more of a pop—a 3D kind of look—instead of flat. It not only looks better, but they provide better protection and are more durable,” Wolf says.

2. BIGGER GUT TERS ARE BE T TER During the rain of spring, gutters help keep water, and the damage it could bring, at bay. Knutson advises that bigger gutters are better.

“The bigger the gutter, the bigger the downspout, the quicker that water is going to get away from your house,” he says. “A six-inch gutter will serve better than something smaller.”

Beware the mature trees that line many of our neighborhood streets.

“It only takes one or two trees to wreak havoc on your gutters and downspouts. We offer gutter guards to help,” Knutson explains.

3. ST YLISH SIDING Most homeowners don’t pay attention to their home’s siding unless it is warped or broken. Updated siding can bring both function and fashion. Consider siding to add colorful or decorative accents to

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“We can do lap siding or shaker-style shingle siding to add accents,” Wolf explains. “Titan can help guide color and style selections,” he adds.

Titan’s top choices for siding replacement are fiber cement or vinyl siding.

“Vinyl siding is the most cost-effective choice,” Knutson says.

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Windows in older homes are often drafty and difficult to use. Even newer homes, especially those with builder-grade options, could use new windows to update style and safety.

Titan installs windows from Vinylmax, a Hamilton company.

“They make a high quality window,” Wolf says. “Vinylmax features double-hung and double and triple-paned windows. They come in many grid styles and colors. There’s something for everyone,” he explains.

Some window styles have safety features and hidden locks that deter break-ins.

Titan Roofing and Siding is known for providing a personal experience and professional performance.

“We aren’t going to put anything on your house that we wouldn’t put on our own,” Wolf says.

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“We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “From exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.

Many of the West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle partners have offered up their favorite products representing this shade to help you incorporate the mystical ultra violet into your life.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Spring INTO PICCOLO WINE ROOM

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CARROT GINGER SOUP

CARROT GINGER SOUP Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS:

Head Chef Nick Wahle and Owner Kate Eberlain at Village Wines of Glendale

As the warm weather approaches, you can almost taste spring in the

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8 cups carrots 2 cups onions 3 tbsp. garlic 2 tbsp. ginger 1 lime, juiced and zested 2 cups orange juice ¼ cup miso paste 3 quarts water 1 tsp. vegetable oil Salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS: 1. Peel onions, carrots, garlic and ginger. Roughly

air. Crisp vegetables and cool drinks keep our palettes wanting more.

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chop all vegetables into ¼" chunks.

2. In a large stock pot, add the oil and bring to a medium/high heat.

3. Add the vegetables. Sauté until they start to caramelize slightly.

4. Add orange juice, lime juice and zest.

5. Sauté for five more minutes, then add all the water.

6. Bring mixture to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes.

7. Once mixture is finished simmering, blend until silky and smooth. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

CILANTRO OIL (GARNISH) INGREDIENTS:

+ 1 bunch cilantro + 1 ½ cup oil DIRECTIONS: 1. Place fresh cilantro and oil into a blender and combine until smooth.

2. Serve as garnish for soup.

Pairs well with a white wine. Try Chateau L’Emitage Blanc at Village Wines of Glendale.

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CILANTRO & CRAB CILANTRO AND CRAB TOAST TOAST Serves 4 INGREDIENTS:

+ + + + + + + + +

1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes ¼ cup shallots ½ cup packed cilantro 1 ½ cup jumbo lump crab 1 tbsp. garlic 2 limes, juiced and zested ¼ cup olive oil 4 slices thick sliced wheat bread Salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS: CRAB SALAD 1. Peel and mince shallots and garlic.

2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place into a mixing bowl along with shallots and garlic.

3. Add the lime juice and zest, 3 tbsp. olive oil, crab, cilantro leaves, salt and pepper.

4. Gently mix ingredients until well blended.

TOAST 1. Brush the wheat bread with remaining olive oil on both sides.

2. Place bread on either a hot grill or hot sauté pan and toast until bread is desired color.

3. Place toast on plate, then carefully top toast with crab salad mixture—season with salt and pepper.

Piccolo Wine Room is open Tuesday through Thursday 3 p.m. until 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. until 11 p.m.

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GIVING BACK

FINDING A SAFE LANDING SPACE BUTLER COUNTY VOLUNTEERS ADVOCATE FOR LOCAL CHILDREN WHEN CHILDREN ARE ABUSE VICTIMS IN JUVENILE

programs to making sure they get eyeglasses if they can’t

COURT CASES, THEY CAN HAVE A HARD TIME SPEAK-

see well enough to participate in school.

ING OUT FOR THEMSELVES. They need someone to make sure they have a safe landing—a bit like a parachute.

CASA volunteers come from all walks of life, though many are retired teachers. PARACHUTE’s volunteer base also

PARACHUTE is Butler County’s branch of the national

includes an airline pilot, a retired attorney, stay-at-home

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) association.

moms and nurses who are trained CASA volunteers. Overall,

CASA is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing trained

more women than men currently volunteer.

community volunteers to children who are in the Juvenile

“It would be great if we had more male volunteers because we

Court system due to abuse, neglect

have teenage boys who need a pos-

or abandonment; these volunteers

itive male role model,” Cochran says.

are willing to take a stand for Butler County’s most vulnerable children.

The CASA concept is based on the commitment that every child has the right to a safe, permanent home, as soon as possible.

“Children go to school hungry, or are falling behind academically, so the CASA’s are trained to identify the needs of the child,” explains Janie Cochran, development specialist for PARACHUTE. “Many of the cases are connected to the opioid epidemic.”

PARACHUTE has been serving Butler County since 1988 and is cele-

CASA 101 Interested in becoming an advocate? Attend CASA 101, an informal night of frequently asked questions to help you decide if being a CASA volunteer is the right next step. Check the PARACHUTE Facebook page for upcoming information nights.

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brating its 30th anniversary this year.

“When we get a case, we are always hoping that one of our male CASAs will be available. There is an increased need for them since the work attracts more women than men. Our current male volunteers, however, are wonderful and do a great job.”

PARACHUTE’s

volun-

says this role has helped her to become more empathetic and has given her a place for her passion and energy during retirement.

“I have learned to look deeper at the individual, and to find goodness despite some bad choices,”

It began after a parental custody case resulted in a child being

Bev says. “I have seen the amazing resilience of children and

killed by her father. This case pushed Judge David Niehaus,

hold hope for their future.”

Butler County commissioners, and the Hamilton Junior Women’s

One of the most rewarding aspects, both for the staff of

League to start working to get a CASA program here in Butler

PARACHUTE and for the CASA volunteers themselves, is seeing chil-

County. The first volunteers were trained the following year.

dren who get the things they need to continue learning and growing.

CASA volunteers do more than simply advocate in court.

“We see kids now and they are thriving, talking about how

They use a holistic approach to making sure that the child

they are now going to go to college, even though they never

remains safe, stays on track academically, receives much

thought it would be possible,” Cochran says. “One girl got a

needed counseling, and finds a safe, permanent home in a

Ph.D. in Psychology to be a therapist for foster kids like herself.”

timely manner. The volunteer is there to look out for the inter-

To learn more or to apply to become a trained volunteer, go online

est of the child, from recommending therapy to nutritional

or call 513.867.5010. ParachuteCASA.org

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

4, 11, 25

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JAZZ SERIES

DINING FOR WOMEN

LAKOTA PI DAY

MidPointe Library

Sibcy Cline Mason

Lakota West High School

MidPointe Library’s popular Jazz Se-

Dining for Women is an interna-

Lunar rock samples, cosmic rays, a hu-

ries continues this month with Greg

tional organization dedicated to

man brain, live animals, Star Wars charac-

Abate on Sunday, March 4 from 2-4

transforming lives and eradicating

ters, and so much more! Attend Lakota Pi

p.m. Jamey Aebersold will perform

poverty among women and girls

Day on Friday, March 9 from 6:30-9 p.m.

on Sunday, March 11 and Retro-Nou-

in developing nations. Potluck din-

for fun math and science activities at over

veau on Sunday, March 25. Admis-

ners are held the second Thursday

40 stations. Sponsored by Lakota LEADS,

sion is free and open to the public.

of each month at Sibcy Cline in

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Mason. Join the group on Thurs-

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HOODY MEMORIAL DEDICATION Lakota Drive West

West Chester Township has announced the official road dedication ceremony

Chester/Liberty invites you to a Power

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET

of the Purse event on Tuesday, March

Center Pointe Christian Church

will be held on March 10 at 11 a.m. The

6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Spicy

Bippity, boppity, boo! Cinderella's

road dedication will take place near

Olive. Female-owned The Spicy Olive

Closet will hold the 9th annual out-

the newly erected road sign on Lakota

will offer wine tasting, olive oil tasting

reach event at Center Pointe Chris-

Drive West closest to the roundabout

and light appetizers. Cost is $20 per

tian Church March 8-10. Junior and

at Eagle Ridge. Attendees are encour-

person. Email Diane Grimes for more

senior high school girls will experi-

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information: rdgrimes1@aol.com.

ence the royal treatment as they shop

parking lot. HoodyMemorial.com

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6-9:30 p.m. Keynote speaker is Mark

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assimilate into the community. Join this

Talk

group on Tuesday, March 13 at 9:30 a.m.

ty instructor Zeb Baker and art-

for a presentation by Susan Schechter

ist Scott Hubbard on March 16

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for Memories of Tea and Tea Tasting.

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STATE OF THE SCHOOLS Lakota West High School

p.m. and Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m.

KConcepts.com/seminars

Lakota Local Schools Superintendent

MULAN JR.

Matthew Miller will deliver the district’s first

Plains Junior School

“State of the Schools” address on March 13

Plains Junior School presents Mulan

at 7 p.m. at Lakota West. All are invited to

Jr., the popular musical based upon

attend as Miller discusses topics including

the famous Disney film. Performanc-

EASTER BASKET PLANTER PARTY

success in the classroom, innovation in our

es are on March 16 at 7:30 p.m.,

Delhi Flower & Garden Center

schools, the district’s financial stability and

March 17 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.,

Delhi invites you to an Easter Basket

the exciting initiatives coming in the 2018-

and March 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $10.

Planter Party on Saturday, March 24

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HERB BASKET PLANTING PARTY

SHAMROCK SHUFFLE

Delhi Flower & Garden Center

The Square @ Union Centre

Delhi invites you to bring some friends to

Don't miss the 12th annual Shamrock

the Herb Basket Planting Party on Thurs-

Shuffle on St. Patrick's Day, March 17

day, March 15 at 6 p.m. to create a 14" Rustic

at The Square @ Union Centre. Ben-

Herb Basket. They'll have everything ready

efiting the Community Foundation

when you arrive and will clean up the mess

of West Chester/Liberty, the Sham-

when you go. Cost is $24.99. Soil and fer-

rock Shuffle features a 5K/10K race,

tilizer are included, plants and accents sold

beer obstacle course, kids fun run

Attend a free community education

separately. DelhiGardenCenters.com

and a community block party. Reg-

event to learn about home purchases,

ister online for the day of green fun!

possible rate changes, home inspec-

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and up. Soil and fertilizer are included, plants and accents sold separately.

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Emery Federal Credit Union will host the event Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m.

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FAMILY NIGHT OUT Goldfish Swim School

EmeryFCU.org

Families can enjoy open swim, crafts,

RUFFLES AND RUST

snacks and more on Friday, March

Butler County Fairgrounds

16 from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is just $5

Shop, taste and enjoy! The fourth

per

annual Ruffles and Rust Expo is

swimmer,

$15

family

maximum.

GoldfishSwimSchool.com/west-chester

at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Hamilton March 17-18. Vis-

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27-30 SPRING BREAK JUMP START SWIM CLINIC Goldfish Swim School

including

Whether you want your child to

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next Olympic contender or simply

weekend-long

it

talented

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vendors,

Chester's

own

expe-

learn the fundamentals, Jump Start

POP Revolution

rience for just $6 at the door.

Clinics are a great option. Clinics are

POP Revolution invites you to their

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four 30-minute swim lessons at the

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same time with the same instructor Tuesday to Friday. March 27-30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $82/members, $107/non-members. GoldfishSwimSchool.com/west-chester

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29 LADIES NIGHT OUT Berns Garden Center

Ladies Night Out at Berns Garden Center will be Thursday, March 29 from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy wine tasting, 25% off clothing and jewelry, new 2018 products and consult with experts in the houseplant department. Local artists and Trend Smart Sales gifts will be on hand as well. BernsGardenCenter.com

30 EASTER OPEN SWIM Goldfish Swim School

Swim on over to Goldfish for a special Easter-themed family swim on Friday, March 30 from 12-1:30 p.m. The afternoon will include themed crafts, light lunch and swimming. This event is free for members, and non-member cost is $5/person, no more than $15/ family. GoldfishSwimSchool.com/ west-chester

31 EASTER EGG HUNT Liberty Park

Liberty Township will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March

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business directory ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Pop Revolution (513) 492-7474 PopRevolutionGallery.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Christian Brothers Automotive (513) 342-8785 CBAC.com/West-Chester

Fiehrer Buick GMC (513) 863-8111 FiehrerMotors.com

CHARITIES & FUNDRAISERS

Community Foundation of West Chester Liberty (513) 874-5450 WCLFoundation.com

CHILD CAMPS, CARE & TUTORING Goldfish Swim School (513) 857-1700 GoldfishSwimSchool.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS

FAITH

FOOD & BEVERAGE

DANCE

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

HEALTH & WELLNESS

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING

MidPointe Library System (513) 777-3131 MidPointeLibrary.org

Lord of Life Lutheran Church (513) 777-8449 LOL-Lutheran.com

West Chester Academy (513) 829-2345 WestChesterAcademy.com

Designer Items and More (513) 349-2080 DesignerItemsAndMore.com

Hickman Orthodontics (513) 874-0200 HickmanOrtho.com

Burke & Schindler (513) 455-8200 BurkeCPA.com

Edward Jones (513) 777-5555 (513) 777-7557 EdwardJones.com/Financial-Advisor

Emery Federal Credit Union (513) 530-9351 EmeryFCU.org

DERMATOLOGISTS

Dermatology & Surgery of Southern Ohio, Inc. (513) 858-6900 DermatologyandSurgery.com

DIGITAL SERVICES Pressbuilt (513) 403-4555 Pressbuilt.com

Village Wines of Glendale (513) 771-6611 VillageWinesGlendale.com

Cincinnati Transformation (513) 454-7188 CincinnatiTransformation.com

Community First Solutions (513) 785-4060 Community-First.org

CycleBar Liberty Township LibertyTownship.CycleBar.com

Mindful Wellness Medical Thermography (513) 382-3132 MindfulWellnessMedicalThermography.com

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Shaklee - Rita McCormack (513) 607-3941 ThinkHealthy.MyShaklee.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS Carriage Hill (513) 894-4455 CarriageHillLiving.com

Kitchen Concepts Inc. (513) 531-3838 KConcepts.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

BOVA contemporary furniture (513) 247-9100 BOVAFurniture.com

Interiors Plus (513) 777-7717 InteriorsPlusMasonOhio.com

McSwain Carpets & Floors (513) 759-8400 McSwainCarpets.com

HOME SERVICES

Hauser Air (513) 777-7979 HauserAir.com

Shiver Security Systems (513) 719-4000, ext. 101 ShiverSecurity.com

PROPERTY

Titan Siding & Roofing (513) 755-7663 TitanSidingandRoofing.com

The Turf Tailor (513) 295-2782 TheTurfTailor.net

UC Health West Chester Hospital (513) 298-3000 UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital/

Lyons & Lyons (513) 777-2222 LyonsandLyonsLaw.com

HOSPITALS

INSURANCE

Michael Corna - American Family Insurance (513) 777-5543 Insurance-Agency.AmFam.com/ OH/Michael-Corna/

RiskSOURCE Clark-Theders (513) 779-2800 RiskSource.com

LANDSCAPING

Berns Garden Center & Landscaping (513) 217-2042 BernsGardenCenter.com Delhi Flower & Garden Center (513) 759-4700 DelhiGardenCenters.com

Forever Green Lawn and Landscapes (513) 939-5701 ForeverGreen.pro

CMC The Perfect Small Office (513) 447-3636 PerfectSmallOffice.com

LEGAL

REAL ESTATE

Center for Foot Care (513) 729-4455 CincinnatiFootCare.com

Hilltop Obstetrics & Gynecology (513) 424-1440 HilltopOBGYN.com

Darlene Todd, CRP Comey & Shepherd (513) 236-0777 DarleneTodd.com

Move to West Chester Liberty (513) 262-6159 MoveToWestChesterLiberty.com

Tiffany Allen-Zeuch Sibcy Cline (513) 349-7311 TAZHomes.com

Animal Hospital of West Chester (513) 777-5131 AnimalHospitalofWC.com

Pure Concept Salon (513) 326-3920 PureConceptSalon.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

PET CARE

The Fetchington Luxury Pet Hotel (513) 847-8191 Fetchington.com

SALONS & SPAS

SPECIALTY SHOPS The Spicy Olive (513) 847-4397 TheSpicyOlive.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Eric Thomas Photography (513) 275-8469 vsco.co/EricThomasPhotography

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PARTING THOUGHTS AN ORGANIZED HOME IS A HAPPY HOME. I have found that when my kitchen is clean, laundry is folded, papers are filed and drawers are closed, our house (and everyone in it) seems to function better. Unfortunately for my husband, these simple tasks aren’t my second nature. I am a queen of procrastination, and more often choose Netflix® over organizing.

However, I know that running a household is not for the faint of heart (shout out to all the women and men whose daily job is to maintain a thriving home and family). So, here are a few tips that help maintain order and create calm amidst the chaos of our busy lives.

1. PURGE I’ve been known to have some “collections” of useless items.

Hundreds of pens fill our home (yet neither of us ever seems to find one when we need it) and we have more dishes than we could use in a year. If you can relate, spend a weekend purging and you might be surprised how quickly organization can fall into place. Focus on one room at a time and sort items into three piles: keep, donate or toss. If

HOME ORGANIZATION TIPS

you haven’t used it in a year, it's time for it to go.

2. EVERYTHING HAS A PLACE Even though my mom said it to me every day as a child, it’s taken 30 years to really sink in. Putting things back in their proper place immediately when you’re finished keeps the counters clean and floors clear of clutter. It’s so easy to leave a cup on the table or towel on the floor, but taking the extra two seconds to put them away means you can come home to a clutter-free house each day. And remember, if you have kids, they mimic what you do so save yourself the headache of having to train them to do the same.

3. MAXIMIZE SPACE

5 TIPS FOR KEEPING A HAPPY HOME

Invest in shelves, bins and organizers to neatly sort your items in a

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reference when you need something or want to store something.

You can fit a lot into a small space with the right organization. storage space, closet or garage. Be sure to label them for quick visual Each year I go through our house and re-organize spaces. Buying a shelving unit at IKEA or decorative wall shelves at Target can create a stylish space to store items.

4. DAILY TASKS If cleaning the whole house in one day isn’t your idea of fun, try doing a small portion each day. For example, make Mondays vacuuming day; Tuesdays could be for dusting; Wednesdays tackle the bathrooms. Spend 20-30 minutes each day checking one task off your list and you’ll find that to-do list constantly shrinking.

5. STAY PROACTIVE It’s easy to put off difficult or mundane tasks. Whether it’s taxes, bills, laundry or mowing, we all have activities we would choose over most household chores. However, take it from the procrastination

Second floor of the

queen herself: those tasks never go away. Tackling your least favorite

items on a to-do list first means you get them out of the way early and can spend more time with the people or activities you love.

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