West Chester & Liberty, OH June 2018

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Let’s Hear It For The Guys.

JUNE IS KNOWN FOR LONG SUMMER NIGHTS, VACATIONS, WEDDINGS, BASEBALL . . . and of course, Father’s Day. In honor of this special holiday, we turn our attention to the men this month with an issue of West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle

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that’s all about guys.

This month you’ll meet six upstanding local men, several nominated by our readers.

From students to a retiree, artist to administrator—you’ll get to know more about these noteworthy fellows who are gracing our cover this June.

If you’ve tuned in to the 43rd season of Saturday Night Live, you may have seen a familiar face—Lakota East graduate Luke Null. Read more about his rookie year as part of the cast that every comedian dreams about.

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Every year I struggle with what to get my husband for Father’s Day, so this year I cheated a little. I asked him to write a story about the perfect Father’s Day gift. Flip to page 42 for some fresh ideas of what to get that special guy in your life—from that special guy in my life.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2018

FEATURES 20 Backstage With SNL’s Luke Null Lakota East graduate shines onscreen

25 Movers + Shakers Local men impacting our community

30 Friends In Finance Two West Chester financial advisors share their stories

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32 Dude Food Easy dishes that are sure to impress anyone gathered at your kitchen table

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Lifestyle Letter

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20 Back Stage 30 Financial Buzz 32 Culinary Creations 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

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AROUND TOWN gains momentum as construction season begins.

The Butler County Engineer's Office is partnering with West Chester Township to make road improvements, add sidewalks and decorative street lighting, and develop a pocket park in Olde West Chester.

Cincinnati-Dayton Road will be widened to four lanes, and the bridge near Station Road will be replaced.

Realignment of the Station Road intersection required the demolition of a vacant property and provides opportunity for a small, pedestrian-style park with landscape and hardscape features. Access will be maintained to all businesses while work is under way. Please be patient during construction and continue to support Olde West Chester businesses.

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brought home numerous journalism awards from the Ohio Scholastic Media Association’s (OSMA) annual convention. Ford was named the 2018 Ohio Journalism Education Association Journalist of the Year; she is now in the running for the national title. Li was named OSMA State Runner-up for Journalist of the Year. Additionally, Lauren Peterson, a sophomore at Lakota West, will travel to Washington D.C. to represent West Chester as a national youth correspondent at the 2018 Washington Journalism and Media Conference. Peterson will participate in hands-on,

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The two high schools recently announced their top performing students in the 2018 graduation class.

Lakota West named Anna Szolwinksi as valedictorian and Ashley Willicut as salutatorian, while Lakota East named Weston Eric Lindner as valedictorian and Alexa Nicole Bencic as salutatorian. Congratulations to all Lakota students for their accomplishments!

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Did you know that you are now able to explore Liberty Township parks through the eyes of the Google Trekker? In July 2017, Liberty Township had the opportunity to borrow the Google Trekker device (a 50-Ib. backpack unit) from Great Parks of Hamilton County to capture 360-degree views of the Township’s trail system. Liberty Township had access to the device for a three-day period; therefore, not all trails within all of the Township parks were able to be captured. However, in that three-day period, over 10 miles of township trails were captured and are now available for viewing on Google Maps. You are also encouraged to visit Liberty Township parks in person to explore the Same owner & helpful staff

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B A C K STA G E W I T H

S N L’ S LUKE NULL

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LUKE NULL HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FUNNY GUY. He’s the kind who can take a small part and make it hilarious. He thrives in the spotlight. And earlier this

Null was cast on SNL in 2017 after an intense audition

year, that natural ability got the 27-year-old West Chester

process. Now, his busy New York City life includes a

native cast in the 43rd season of Saturday Night Live—a

rigorous weekly schedule preparing for each live show.

lifelong dream come true.

“You’re expected to write every week for the show,” Null

At Lakota East High School, the 2008 grad’s first role

explains. “I write an all-nighter every Tuesday night. I get a

as a freshman was, ironically, to play a dead body with no

little challenged by the schedule, but it’s nuts because your

spoken lines in the play Arsenic and Old Lace. Shortly after,

body essentially gets used to running on no sleep.”

his breakout role was Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie.

“Acting was an interest of mine and certainly doing

According to Null, part of being a new cast member is always being on your toes.

shows in high school is helpful,” Null recalls. “East was

“It’s a lot of paying my dues and keeping my head

great to perform at. It’s where I got the acting bug and

down,” Null says. “You get used to them cutting stuff, even

the comedy bug, and for that, I’ll always be thankful.”

inside of the live show. They find new ways to surprise you

After starring in a slew of high school productions, Null

with bad news, but mostly it’s really fun,” he laughs.

went on to perform stand-up comedy and improv while at

Some proud moments this season include when one

Ohio University studying Geographic Information Systems.

of Null’s sketches—which he wrote and performed in—

After graduating, he moved to Chicago and began tak-

was chosen to appear in the live show. If you’re an avid

ing classes at the iO Theater (formerly ImprovOlympic

SNL viewer, you may recognize the sketch, “Floribama

Theater) and the Annoyance Theater, run by award-win-

Shore,” a spoof on the MTV reality show of the same

ning director Mick Napier. Null then began performing

name. Another highlight for Null was when he was rec-

around town in his improv group, Law Dog.

ognized by SNL alum and comedic genius Will Ferrell.

He caught the eye of Charna Halpern, co-founder of

“I was in this one sketch on a plane, just beatboxing in

the iO Theater, and Null was chosen among 10 others

the background…and it was Will Ferrell’s week hosting,”

from the theater to audition for SNL during their yearly

Null explains. “He came up afterwards and said, ‘Man

rounds at iO and The Second City Training Centre.

you’re making that so funny.’ He basically gave me a pat

Null describes what it felt like to audition for Lorne Michaels, renowned creator of Saturday Night Live.

“I don’t care who you are; if you go into that room and stage test for SNL you will be nervous,” Null laughs. “You’re on the stage that the hosts come on. And anyone who’s been up there will tell you, you’re not going to shake it.”

on the back for making the most out of a small part.”

Fulfilling a comic’s dream of performing on SNL this year has only added fuel to Null’s creative fire. He plans to continue performing live and aspires to create more.

“I would love to write and develop my own show some day,” Null shares. “I also wouldn’t mind playing small parts in other shows…I love performing live, and I’m still writing comedy songs and other sketches that I’m going to pitch to SNL. It’s extremely rewarding.”

Saturday Night Live concluded its current season on May 19, and you can catch the West Chester native on re-runs until his next performance.

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What’s It Like to Audition for SNL? “SNL comes to Second City and iO Theater once a year, and you spend March, April and May doing five minutes of characters, bits and songs to show them your stuff,” Null explains. “I got picked to audition, and then SNL called…and they took a few of us out for drinks. Then, they flew me out to New York, had me do my stuff, called me back, and then asked me to write all new material.

They flew me back a week later, I wrote a new five-minute sketch [to perform] and they liked me.

And then after meeting with Lorne Michaels they hired me.”

Luke Null and Heidi Gardner perform in the skit, which they co-wrote, "Horns" on the SNL stage.

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THE COMMUNITY A DV O C AT E Rob Lyons Born and raised in West Chester, Rob Lyons has seen the region go from farmland to a thriving suburban community, one where he chose to plant the seeds of his own family and business. As a practicing attorney since 1980 and a Butler County Court Judge since 1999, Lyons loves having the opportunity to help people.

“In both jobs, you often encounter people at difficult times in their lives,” Lyons says. “It is very gratifying and rewarding to help people navigate through trying situations and help them make a positive change in their life.”

One of his most personally gratifying moments was when his youngest of four children, Kara Lyons, chose to practice law at the family’s firm, Lyons & Lyons. Together, they continue to positively impact the community around them in order to ensure that West Chester and Liberty Township remain among the best places to live.

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T H E A RT I ST Trey Small

For the second year in a row, Lakota West’s Trey Small is the recipient of the Gold Key Award from National Scholastic’s Art & Writing Awards Competition, which he will receive at Carnegie Hall this summer. The passionate art student also won Grand Prize for the U.S. Congressional Art Competition award representing the Ohio 8th District, which includes a trip to Washington, D.C. When he travels to D.C. in June, Small will attend the opening of an exhibit in the U.S. Capitol building which will feature his artwork for a year.

Small’s love for art began in preschool, the first time he can remember drawing with colored pencils.

“I was fascinated by drawing,” Small says.

“The art classes through West have exposed me to so many different materials.”

While he’s making a name for himself in the world of art, Small’s family has been his biggest support along the way.

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THE VOLUNTEER Dan Foote

Where Dan Foote sees a need, he fills it.

Retired from a career in manufacturing management, Foote is dedicated to assisting people in our community, especially senior citizens. He has tried a variety of volunteer roles since his retirement. You may find him driving seniors around town with West Chester Van Service, offering free tax preparation through the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation Tax-Aide or at the welcome desk at West Chester Hospital. Foote intentionally uses his time to help others.

“I’ve always been involved in the communities I’ve lived in. I feel like I’m part of a team,” Foote says. “I don’t feel that what I do deserves a lot of recognition. It’s just something you do as a caring human being and an opportunity to give back to our community. It makes me feel good, and hopefully the people I serve feel good.”

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THE WORLD CHANGER Andrew Brauer When compassionate teen Andrew Brauer learned of the harsh living environment of the homeless population, he was moved to make a difference. At age 13, he founded The Blanket Crew, a non-profit organization with the mission of “Changing the world one blanket at a time.”

Now a junior at Lakota East, Brauer cuts lawns and does other jobs around town to raise money to purchase blankets. His home serves as a donation drop-off spot. In just three years, Brauer and his team have collected and distributed more than 2,000 blankets and sleeping bags to the homeless of Cincinnati and Houston, Texas.

“I thought it was a phase,” laughs Jen Brauer, Andrew’s mother. “I didn’t know my garage and basement would be filled with blankets!”

“This opens my mind to what other people have to live through and how privileged I am to live here in Liberty Township,” says Brauer.

THE MENTOR Percy Brown

In 2005, when his daughter and her student-athlete friends were overwhelmed with the college search process, Percy Brown set up a table in his basement. They worked there together to study for college entrance exams and prepare academic and athletic applications.

Word got out about Brown’s wisdom. For more than 13 years, he has continued to meet with local student-athletes, where he shares counsel for their futures. He has mentored dozens of teens as they seek a university, coach and team that best fits their needs. Brown believes a good match to a college equals success.

“We talk a lot about if a school is the right fit,” Brown says. “In the process, the students learn a lot about themselves.”

He adds, “Education is such an important piece of the puzzle in a kid’s life. It opens up doors that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to go through.”

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T H E S E R VA N T LEADER Larry D. Burks When Larry Burks was looking for a great new opportunity where he could comfortably relocate his family, West Chester rose to the top of his list. Between the Lakota School District, the employment opportunities and West Chester’s continual top ranking in Money Magazine, Burks says the chance to move from Nebraska to West Chester in February was too good to pass up. As Township Administrator, Burks is excited to lead a "fresh new team" to accomplish important initiatives.

“Over the next few months we’ll have a strategic planning session, which will allow the trustees to provide a vision for what they think is important,” Burks explains.

After that, Burks will work with his team to set goals to advance the organization’s priorities for the community. Soon, his family will join him in the new neighborhood, where his kids will start school at Lakota in the fall.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

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ALTHOUGH SYE MISHLER AND GAGE HEMMELGARN WORK INDEPENDENTLY FROM EACH OTHER, YOU WOULD THINK THE TWO EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISORS WERE BROTHERS. Between their witty banter, inside jokes and natural rapport, it’s easy to see how these two men have made successful careers out of building relationships.

Day in and day out, Mishler and Hemmelgarn spend time getting to know their clients on a personal level in order to help them create and achieve financial goals. Before they can effectively direct a client, both men agree the first meeting is critical.

“It all starts with finding out what is most important to someone—financially,” Mishler says.

“It could be as specific as, ‘I want to have a 2,000 sq. ft. home in Hilton Head,’ to ‘I just want to have enough money to retire.’ As long as there is some point on the map that they’re working toward, then the rest is pretty straightforward.”

As Edward Jones advisors, both men work alongside clients to create long-term financial goals and then help them achieve those goals. Edward Jones serves nearly seven million investors throughout America, including Hemmelgarn’s and Mishler’s two West Chester offices.

“The way our business model is set up, each office has an individual advisor and individual assistant, so you can call the office and they know you, your family, your likes and dislikes,” Hemmelgarn says.

Because the Edward Jones advisors operate under limited partnerships, they aren’t constrained to quarterly earnings or performance measurements, thus giving them the ability to take more time with each client. Hemmelgarn, who has been with Edward Jones since 2012, enjoys being able to provide clients with the ability to achieve financial freedom.

“Our philosophy centers around thinking what’s best, long-term, for our clients,” Hemmelgarn explains. “There’s no question we’re giving them the best advice. Our process is a little longer; we ask a lot of questions up front, but then we do our ‘nerd work’ and give clients very specific recommendations and help them stay on track.”

Mishler adds, “Our approach may seem like there’s more work on the front end, but it’s easier to get things done correctly once than have to go back and fix them later.”

Indeed, the “front end work” is one thing that draws both men to be successful in their jobs.

They get to know about their clients’ lives and share a few of their own personal stories—whether it’s stories about Mishler’s master cooking skills or Hemmelgarn’s three young children.

“You get to personally know families, and you kind of become one of the members of their family,” Hemmelgarn says.

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5. Lightly toast your sesame seed bun, then top with pickles, fried chicken breast and slaw to taste.

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

2

MUSEUM EXHIBIT: TELLING A PEOPLE'S STORY

OXFORD WINE & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Uptown Memorial Park

This is free and open to the pub-

Miami University's Art Museum in-

The Oxford Wine & Craft Beer Fes-

lic on Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m.

vites you to an exhibit that looks at

tival returns this June, bringing fine

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the history and identity of African

wines, craft beer and area artisans

Americans through the lens of chil-

to Oxford uptown parks. Saturday,

dren's literature. Telling A People's

June 2 from 2-10 p.m., head up to 4

Story: African American Children's

North Main Street in Oxford for a

Illustrated Literature features 130

fun evening of tastings. Tickets are

works of art from 95 children's books.

$20 in advance or $25 at the gate.

MOVIES UNDER MOONLIGHT

This exhibit is open now through

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Liberty Center

Miami University Art Museum

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1-30 MIDPOINTE LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

for runners, athletes, diabetics, seniors and people on the move. Learn some basic home care for your feet, how to address injuries and more.

5, 12, 19, 26 Every Tuesday night, you're invited to

June 30 and is free and open to all.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 WEST CHESTER FARMERS MARKET

a free family-friendly movie series at Liberty Center. Movies begin at dusk and pre-event entertainment will kick off two hours prior to showtime, which

The Square @ Union Centre

will vary each week. June 5: Beauty

Local growers and makers of fine

and the Beast (2017); June 12: Sing;

foods and arts are on hand at the

June 19: Moana; June 26: Hercules.

MidPointe Library West Chester

West Chester Farmers Market each

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MidPointe's popular summer reading

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The

program gives all ages the opportu-

market also features entertainment

nity to read and win prizes! Reading

and fun activities for the whole family.

logs are available starting June 1 at

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all MidPointe locations (including the new Bookmobile) or families are invited to track their reading online. Related programming and enrichment

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6, 13, 20, 27 HUMP DAY CONCERT SERIES Voice of America MetroPark

It's Hump Day! Celebrate the middle of the week with a free evening

opportunities are also available at

ACOUSTIC JAM

all locations throughout the summer.

Keehner Park

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets

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Local musicians are invited to gather at

and friends for a variety of bands,

the Keehner Park Amphitheatre on the

every Wednesday at 7 p.m. through-

first Sunday of the month, May through

out the summer. Tasty dinner and

October. All are welcome to partici-

drinks will be available for purchase

pate in this outdoor jam session—tal-

on the Ronald Reagan Lodge patio.

ented or talent-less (like many!). Event

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With questions, call (513) 608-4109.

The Keehner Park concerts are 7-9 p.m.

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at the Keehner Park Amphitheatre. All guests are welcome to these free concerts. June 2: The Fillmore Philharmonic

concert at VOA MetroPark lake.

is 3-5 p.m. and goes on, rain or shine.

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on select Saturdays through Labor Day

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6, 13, 20, 27 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Liberty Center

Wednesday nights from 6-9 p.m.,

Brass Band; June 9: Southwestern Ohio

HEALTHY FEET KEEP YOU MOVING

Symphonic Band; June 16: Bluestone

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concert series in partnership with

Ivory; June 23: Miami University Steel

Learn from Dr. Kristin Titko of The

Figleaf Brewery, Grainworks Brewing

Band; June 30: West Chester Symphony.

Center for Foot Care about how to

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Liberty Center will host a summer

concerts on the lawn. June 6: The Chuck Taylors; June 13 Bluestone Ivory; June 20: 3 Piece Revival; June 27: DV8.

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6, 13, 20, 27 WOLF PROGRAM Deer Shelter at Keehner Park

The WOLF (World of Land, Forest and Friends) program is for children ages 5-12 and focuses on a specific topic related to nature and the environment. Each of the classes for the WOLF program will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout the summer at Keehner Park.

Registration is required for this free program: 513.759.7312.

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7 GRILLING AND BBQ CLASS Chef Ryan Knuth will be at The Spicy Olive Thursday, June 7, teaching a cooking class from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy foods paired with craft beers. Each course, including dessert, features bacon! Tickets are $45/ person and additional information is available online.

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7, 14, 21, 28 FREE YOGA CLASS Liberty Center

OM in the AM is a complimentary beginner yoga class offered each Thursday at 11 a.m. at Liberty Center through the end of August. Enhance your mind, body and breath. No registration is required; just bring your own mat and water bottle.

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HUESTON WOODS ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

VILLAGE GREEN FINE ARTS FAIR

June 11. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of West

Village Green Park, Fairfield

Chester/Liberty, this event fills up fast

Hueston Woods Pioneer Farm Museum

Some of the finest artists from all over

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Enjoy an outdoor art show on the his-

Southwest Ohio will gather at this

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toric grounds of the Hueston Woods

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Pioneer Farm June 9-10 from 10 a.m.

p.m. Juried artists and artisans will ex-

to 5 p.m. More than 80 exhibitors from

hibit 2D art, photography, sculpture,

all over the Midwest will showcase

jewelry, textiles, ceramics, wood and

arts, including glass, metal, stone,

more. Delicious food and beverages

leather, clay, photography, embroi-

will be available as well as live music.

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13 Join the olive oil and wine experts at

adults; children 12 and under are free.

10 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE CAR SHOW

The Spicy Olive and volunteers from Thriver Ministries on Wednesday, June 13 for a fun wine tasting event benefiting the Pink Ribbon Girls. Enjoy tast-

Ault Park

ings, raffle items, small bites, desserts

The Concours d’Elegance is a national-

and more. Tickets are $35 for a tasting

ly recognized car show that highlights

of four wines. Higher-end wines are

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some of the most spectacular automo-

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Everyone loves strawberries, right?

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premier collector vehicles are displayed

sure does. They celebrate every-

in Ault Park on Sunday, June 10. Guests

thing strawberry the second Satur-

are encouraged to park offsite. Tickets

day in June during the Old Fashioned

are $30 at the gate, students with school

Strawberry Festival. The Strawberry

ID are $15, and children under 12 are free.

TOUCH A TRUCK

Festival features local vendors and

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OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

refreshments and produce, traditional live Welsh harp music and live organ music. Visit Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m.

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10 KITE FLYING

to 3 p.m. at The Square @ Union Centre. Fire trucks, police vehicles, snow plows, military vehicles, helicopters, rescue boats and more will line the

every second Sunday of the month

streets. Free fun for the whole family.

on the lawn of the National Voice of

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America Museum of Broadcasting with the PIGS Aloft Kite Club. Event is weather permitting from 12-5 p.m.

The Arts Alliance to host an Arts

23 GARDEN TOURS

Festival from 1-8 p.m. on Saturday,

and creations. Enjoy contemporary

a Truck on Friday, June 15 from 11 a.m.

Fly kites, or simply enjoy the show,

Liberty Center is teaming up with

the region show off their many works

us. West Chester invites you to Touch

VOA Museum

Liberty Center

June 9, where artisans from around

15 Cool trucks bring out the kid in all of

artists, an antique tractor show, fresh

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Club Boehner Classic on Monday,

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Various Locations

On Saturday, June 23, the Hamilton Garden Club will host a Garden Tour

music, family activities and other

BOEHNER CLASSIC

entertainment in addition to the art.

Wetherington Golf and Country Club

tour will feature 12 beautiful gardens in

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Join the 2nd Annual Boys & Girls

German Village (Downtown Hamilton),

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entitled “Big Ideas in Small Spaces”. The

Waldon Ponds and Carriage Hill, all open for viewing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For ticket information and more details, email Jackie Groth: jackie@nrci.com.

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25-29 COLLEGE SAFE SELF-DEFENSE CLASS Lakota West High School

In

conjunction

with

the

Lakota

Schools, the West Chester Police Department is offering a 10-hour program for high school senior girls to learn basic self-defense training. SAFE, an acronym for Self-defense

Awareness

Fundamental

Education, is a program from June 25-29, 12:30-2:30 p.m. This is a rigorous course; wear athletic attire.

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Spots are limited, so register quickly.

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25-29 MEN & WOMEN'S SAFE SELF-DEFENSE CLASS Lakota West High School

A program offered by the West Chester Police Department expands on the 2-hour SMART Self-Defense class.

This class is being offered to men and women 16 years and older June 25-29 from 6-8 p.m. There is a focus on assaults, personal protection and self-awareness. The program is free, but you must register in advance.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

THINK OUTSIDE THE CLOSET WEST CHESTER RESIDENT AND 13-YEAR DAD MARK MOODY SHARES A FEW TIPS FOR HITTING A HOMERUN THIS FATHER’S DAY FATHER’S DAY IS A TIME TO HONOR DADS AND THANK THEM FOR A JOB WELL DONE. Looking through ARTICLE MARK MOODY PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

my closet I see an assortment of ties and t-shirts that my wife and kids have gifted me each Father’s Day over the past decade. While I greatly appreciate the gesture, I have all the “World’s Best Dad” coffee mugs that I need. So, this Father’s Day I wanted to offer a few gift ideas that your dad might enjoy—beyond the shirt, tie and coffee mug.

SPECIAL SEATING. If Dad spends time watching the kids or grandkids at the ball field, gift him a comfortable chair or bleacher seat, so he can take in the game in comfort. Tip: don’t grab the first $10 seat you see; spring for something with a little more comfort.

NAVIGATIONAL DISPLAY. Does Dad fire up his phone to navigate to every event? If so, a heads-up display (HUD) could be the perfect gift. A HUD allows a driver to view the directions while also keeping their eyes on the road. Tip: with a wide variety of HUDs available, do a little investigation to find the perfect HUD. BEVERAGE BOX. If Dad enjoys a cold beverage, how about a gift centered around his favorite drink? Pick up his favorite beer or liquor and pack it in a cooler. Tip: go an extra step and create custom barware or glassware.

DAD’S DAY OUT. Regardless of age, dads like to hang out with their bros. Most of us rely on our better half to make plans, so set Dad up for a day of fun at a Reds game with the guys, arrange for a Segway experience or even a brewery tour for him and a few friends. Tip: plan this in advance with a few of his friends’ wives so that they can all enjoy it together.

Ultimately, Dad will appreciate any heartfelt gift. Yes, even the shirts and ties. You know him best so use that knowledge to hunt for the perfect gift. And don’t be afraid to ask Dad what he’s looking for on his special day.

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