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DAYTON ›› CONTENTS

From burgers and desserts to spas and gyms, discover the best that Dayton has to offer as voted on by our readers. By Eric Spangler & the Editors

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019 4 LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER By Eric Harmon

6 DIALOGUE

Tweets, posts and letters from our readers.

7 UPFRONT

Old North Dayton neighborhood continues to be home to major floral businesses. By Beth Langefels

8 COMMENT

Shocking revelations expected to unfold in our fair city—maybe. By Jim Bucher

10 HISTORY

Charles Richard Patterson was a pioneer among AfricanAmerican businessmen. By Leo DeLuca

12 SCENE 19 DAYTON LIVE

Stivers School for the Arts fosters young talent and trains young minds. By Natasha Baker

24 A&E CALENDAR 29 MIDWESTERN TRAVELER

The Volunteer State offers a respite from the long, cold winter months. By Sara Prchlik 2

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35 ADVENTURE

78 LANDMARKS

36 INSIDE DINING

80 HIGHER EDUCATION

40 STYLE

82 BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

Carmel, Indiana, adds some winter fun with its Ice at Center Green. By Corinne Minard Wat da Pho lives up to its catchy name by offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine, plus listings. By Ginny McCabe These items will keep you motivated and happy until spring. By Natasha Baker

42 DAYTON HOME

Finishing a basement can add valuable living space to a home. By Eric Spangler

45 REMODELING

Kitchens by Design learning to overcome tariffs and labor shortages. By Eric Spangler

68 AIR QUALITY

Stony Hollow Landfill lawsuit results in payments to nearby residents for years of stench. By Dana Walczak

71 LIVE WELL

Surgical options bring the best cancer care to the Dayton area. By Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti

VA Medical Center, a Dayton landmark, dates back to Civil War days. By Tim Walker Kettering College assists in keeping tuition costs low and futures bright. By Eric Spangler The Dayton Business Hall of Fame recognizes the rich tradition of success and civic involvement of the region’s business community. By Tim Walker

86 REAL ESTATE

Ric Moody of Coldwell Banker Commercial Heritage leads the way. By Tim Walker

87 EDUCATION

The Miami Valley School welcomes Elizabeth Cleary as its latest leader. By Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti

88 LOVE DAYTON Dayton: (ISSN-2375-3706) published bi-monthly for a total of 6 issues by Dayton, 714 East Monument Ave, Suite 132; Dayton OH 45402. Periodical Postage paid at Dayton, Ohio, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Dayton 714 East Monument Ave., Suite 132, Dayton OH 45402.

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May the coming months be full of warm and wonderful memories W

ith spring just around the corner and events like AleFeast and the First Four coming, I hope this is a time of year for you to celebrate. It’s our wish that this issue gets you in the mood. Two annual features we have come to enjoy—the Best of Dayton and the Dayton Business Hall of Fame—are packaged together for the first time in one magazine. The Best of Dayton was a sellout again this year as the best in the arts, business and culture came together to vie for your votes to be selected as the very best in each category. The Dayton Business Hall of Fame will be conducted on March 7 at The Mandalay and we encourage you to show your support of these very accomplished entrepreneurs and CEOs. In these coming months—ones that many consider to be the “winter doldrums”—may they be full of warm and wonderful memories. Let’s all make 2019 one for the books!

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DAYTON ›› DIALOGUE

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1 A New Way to Learn by Scott Unger 2 Dayton Style: Holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list by Natasha Baker 3 Dayton History: Holiday Heritage by Leo DeLuca 4 Midwestern Traveler: Museums by Sara Prchlik 5 Live Well Dayton: Retirement by Corinne Minard

DAYTON ›› CONTRIBUTORS Natasha Baker has lived in the Miami Valley her entire life. Originally from Eaton, she and her husband and three kids currently own Bakers Acres Farms in Waynesville where they naturally raise beef cattle, hogs and chickens. A writer and public relations professional by trade, she also teaches writing and PR at the University of Dayton and is working on a memoir about her farm adventures.

Jim Bucher has covered every local business, nonprofit, higher education institution and family event across the Miami Valley on WDTN Channel 2 for more than 25 years. Honors include induction in the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame and as a “Dayton Original” from the city of Dayton. In addition to his column here in Dayton Magazine ‘Buch’ handles marketing and PR with his business Buchtvguy.com.

Leo DeLuca’s writing has been featured by Ohio Magazine, The A.V. Club, Aviation for Women, and more. He is currently working with American Heritage on its plans for a digital relaunch. The co-author of Dayton’s Spirit of Community Service and Leadership (Dayton History, 2016), DeLuca is a three-time All Ohio Excellence in Journalism award winner.

Beth Langefels has been a freelance writer in the Dayton area for more than a decade, publishing in the Dayton Daily News, the Vandalia Drummer News and the Dayton B2B Magazine. She works for the Miami Valley Division of the American Heart Association as the communications and marketing director.

Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti is a writer, speaker and owner of Hilltop Communications. She is the author of four published books, including Fast, Cheap, and Good: Sustainability, One Choice at a Time. She and her husband, Dan, have lived in Dayton for more than 20 years and are active ballroom dancers.

Ginny McCabe is a best-selling author, an award-winning journalist, media professional, speaker and teacher. Her work may be seen in publications like Journal-News and Reuters. Her books have been published by Thomas Nelson/Harper Collins & Standard Publishing. She has spent decades covering topics like news, business, real estate and entertainment. She serves on the board of Greater Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists.

Timothy Walker is a 51-yearold writer who lives in Dayton with his wife, Elizabeth, their two children and a houseful of dogs. He was born and raised in West Virginia and he sold his first story in 1988. In his spare time he enjoys writing and reading weird fiction, offbeat films, jazz music and cooking chili. He is also an ordained minister.

Dana Walczak is a writer originally from Cleveland who now lives in Dayton with her husband and fur-babies, a Neapolitan mastiff named EllieMae and her kitty brother, Chance. Dana has been a lifelong fan of writing and she enjoys all things local when it comes to art, music and food.

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DAYTON ›› UPFRONT

Still Blooming Old North Dayton neighborhood continues to be home to major floral businesses BY BETH L ANGEFELS

any Daytonians may be surprised to learn that the Old North Dayton neighborhood, located northeast of downtown Dayton north of the Mad River, is home to some of the largest floral businesses in this region of the country. Among these are two florists that have been in business more than 100 years: Furst the Florist and Oberer’s Flowers, both located on Troy Street across the street from one another. Joseph Furst, a German immigrant, started his business growing vegetables and f lowering plants in his original greenhouse in 1905. With the success and growth of the business he opened a small flower shop. “In the early years flowers were delivered by horse and buggy,” says Jeanna Furst, the general manager at Furst the Florist. “Joseph took the buggy downtown to the farmers market every week.” Today, Furst the Florist has grown to 70 employees with multiple greenhouses on the property on Troy Street. And it is still family owned and operated with the third, fourth and fifth generations of the Furst family all employed today. Across the street, Oberer’s Flowers remains among the largest and oldest florists in the area. Carl Oberer, also a German immigrant, opened his business in the early 1890s after buying a plot of land on Troy Street to grow vegetables. Like his counterpart, Joseph Furst, Carl drove his wares to market in downtown Dayton and quickly gained a reputation as having some of the best-tasting vegetables in the city. “In 1922, Carl decided he could make more money selling flowers,” says Keith Fields, a longtime employee of Oberer’s and

one of the three current owners. “The immigrants that came here needed to find work or a trade. Carl soon reali z ed he cou ld g row f lowers himself and then for other florists in other states.” According to Ohio History Central, by the early 1900s, about 450,000 immigrants lived in Ohio, most of them from Germany and other eastern European countries. Furst and Oberer’s are two of many immigrantowned businesses that originally opened north of Dayton and remain there today. “We are within 150 feet from the original farm,” says Fields. “The family eventually decided to clear the vegetable fields and put up greenhouses for flowers.” By the 1970s the floral industry had transformed and it became easier to order product from across the country and the world. “Our greenhouses began to expand,” Furst says. “Our customers might be surprised to know that we have 12 greenhouses on our property today.” Furst says the second surprise for customers is the large showroom that offers not only flowers but also unique gifts. Now with five locations, Oberer’s Flowers is known for offering great value on unique flowers. The focus is ensuring that what customers order from a photo they see online is exactly what they receive. And, as with most businesses, the internet changed

TOP: Furst the Florist, opened in 1905, is still family owned and operated. ABOVE: Oberer’s Flowers original business as it looked in 1922. the way florists interact with customers. “Most of our orders (about half) still come from the phone,” Fields says. “Another 10 percent is walk-in and the rest are internet orders.” Furst hopes people who have never visited the florists in the area will stop by to see what businesses offer today. “There are some wonderful florists in Old North Dayton,” Furst says. “It’s something we’d love everyone to know.” n DAYTON MAGAZINE . February/March 2019

DAYTON ›› COMMENT

Buch’s 2019 Predictions Shocking revelations expected to unfold in our fair city—maybe

BY JIM BUCHER

ell, with all the talk of fake news out there we thought we’d get into the act, too. If you can’t beat ’em join ’em, right? By the way, you know I love this city and a few jabs here and there never hurt anyone. So please don’t blow up my Twitter feed. It’s all in fun. Remember when that was the norm? At any rate, here are my predictions for 2019. Hope you enjoy. McDonald’s and Burger King will merge. Yep, the new corporation will be called McKing! In a cost-cutting move, the McDonald’s characters are laid off. Ronald McDonald is spotted applying at Wendy’s. Facebook will reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. People are now forced to talk to each other in person. Eye contact becomes a major problem and people push navels thinking it’s the “like” button. Sinclair College retools classes adding a human social skills curriculum. Former Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg applies at McKing, demands a minimum wage increase of $550 an hour plus stock options and a company car. Racism is eliminated in 2019... a fella can dream, can’t he? President Donald Trump follows through on his plan to build a wall at the U.S./Mexico

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border. Dayton, once again the innovator, is chosen by Trump as an example of how to separate two groups of people. Trump then holds a press conference at our very own dividing line, the Great Miami River. (See above.) To combat the heroin epidemic Dayton officials mix the narcotic in the drinking water supply. The city then bottles it which becomes a hot seller around the country. Tax coffers explode. New slogan in honor of the city’s aviation history, “Get High on Dayton,” becomes a national catchphrase. The old Dayton Daily News building on Ludlow Street downtown is finally rehabbed. A “Newseum” opens inside with exhibits highlighting Dayton’s great media moments. Former talk show icon Phil Donahue emcees the grand opening, but with advanced age keeps asking, “Is the caller there?” The Dayton Development Collation hasn’t anything more to develop and shuts down. The Downtown Dayton Optimist Club has a small faction of disgruntled dissenters who form a new group “The Downtown Dayton Pessimists.” They disband shortly thereafter when they can’t decide where to meet and

complain about no parking downtown. In 2019 all the Kings horses and all the Kings men still couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again. The tortoise finally catches the hare and after almost 150 years Little Jack Horner can leave his corner. Just for monthly parental-supervised visits. The debate is finally is over. The Wright brothers are and were the first in powered flight. North Carolina was indeed the place where the boys flew a heavier than air craft, but in recently released never-before-seen documents the Wright’s state they were in route to Kettering, took a wrong turn and ended up at Kitty Hawk. Documents don’t lie folks, plus it was posted on the internet where everything is factual and correct. To enhance revenue the City of Dayton will offer “Sewer Tours.” Yes, go underground and walk the gigantic “city beneath the city.” You’ll experience life-size rats, possums, raccoons and other netherworld varmints. The fun begins when it rains and you literally “run for your life” while thousands of gallons of water wisk you and your party into the Great Miami River. Life vests optional and Box 21 brings its lights.

After citizen complaints for accuracy Five Rivers MetroParks will be renamed. Since we have the Great Miami River, Mad River, Stillwater River, Wolf Creek, and Twin Creek, Five Rivers will be now called Three Rivers and Two Creeks MetroParks. You heard it here first. Chief Richard Biehl announces the Dayton Police Department is the recipient of a federal grant for additional officers to beef up patrols downtown. Chief Biehl is quoted as saying, “This will add two more officers to cover the city center. And with the two additional officers our patrols will now number three.” And in a synergy move to save money the Dayton Police Department will share resources with Oakwood. Dayton Police will offer Oakwood officers training in drug enforcement, S.W.A.T., juvenile crime prevention, special victim’s unit and homicide investigation procedures. In turn, Oakwood Police will offer their vast knowledge on writing speeding tickets. Speaking of speeding tickets, the Oak-

wood Historical Society will donate its most prized possession to the National Archives and Records Administration— the first speeding ticket ever written in the country to … Orville Wright. Says a newspaper from the era quoting the arresting officer, “He was flying.” In 2019, a revolutionary piece of legislation heralded around the country is signed into law. Dayton City Commissioners decide the best way to curb robberies, thefts and home invasions is to arm all its citizens. The “Grab Your Glock” handout is Tuesday, high noon. NCR’s Old River Park, now owned by the University of Dayton, is transformed back to its original glory. The new “UD’s Old River” will offer swimming again, big checkers and chess, movies at night and canoeing in the lagoon. To replicate the days of old blocks of ice will be placed in the pool so you’ll freeze your tail off, just the way you remember. “Buch Predictions” continue w it h 2019 becoming an accelerated year for

climate change. Dayton is 75 degrees and balmy yearround. The shoreline of Eastwood Lake becomes prime beachfront property. Retired snowbirds with big glasses descend, snapping up the new homes built there. Golf cart sales skyrocket. Also, in the future due to declining subscriptions The Dayton Daily News will cease publication of the daily paper, opting for an online-only version. Newspaper carriers are re-trained on how to safely throw iPads on front lawns. Finally, a new brewery opens using the Miami River as the primary source of water. It’s billed as giving you a “warm glow.” No really, the glow is from mercury and lead in the river, now in the beer. Dayton police and the OVI task force find it quite easy to spot drunks by how “lit” you are. Remember folks, you heard it ALL here first. n Cheers and Happy New Year! Buch

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Leading the Way Charles Richard Patterson was a pioneer among African-American businessmen BY LEO DELUCA

n the north end of the Dayton Sales building at Carillon Historical Park sits a historic buggy—its weathered leather seat, bright red wheels and rugged frame showcased front and center. At first glance it appears just another relic from a bygone era, but its full story is far from ordinary. Manufactured in 1902 in Greenfield, Ohio, the buggy was built by C.R. Patterson & Sons, a company the Smithsonian National Museum of African American Culture & History claims “was, and remains to this day, the only African-American owned and operated automobile company.” Founded by Charles Richard Patterson, a former slave, C.R. Patterson & Sons grew to prominence—despite the odds—due to Patterson’s raw talent. “A blacksmith by trade, Patterson could fashion almost any gadget of metal with his hammer and anvil … he could build anything that rolled on wheels,” wrote the The Pittsburgh Courier in its Dec. 18, 1965, edition in a story highlighting Patterson’s then 87-year-old daughter, Katie. Born into slavery on a Virginia plantation in 1833, Patterson eventually arrived in Greenfield, Ohio, an area known for its abolitionist ties. Here in Highland County, southeast of Dayton, Patterson and his

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father became the village carriage smiths. In 1864, during the waning years of the Civil War, he married Josephine Guts, and the couple had five children: Mary, Frederick Douglass, Dorothea, Samuel Claude and Katie. Nine years later, in 1873, his trailblazing career began when he entered business alongside two Caucasian partners, J.P. Lowe and Charles Grassley. Known as Lowe, Grassley, and Patterson, the firm flourished. And since Lowe and Grassley had no children Charles and his two sons, Fred and Sam, eventually took control of the business. But Charles never got to see his company make history. He died on April 26, 1910, age 77, five years before his son, Fred, the first African-American graduate of Greenfield High School, traded in buggies for automobiles. It was a necessary move. In 1916, for the very first time, more than one million motorcars were produced in a single year in the United States. Fred Patterson’s son, Postell, was highlighted in the March 21, 1976, edition of the

Charles Richard Patterson was a former slave who founded the only AfricanAmerican owned and operated automobile company in the United States. Dayton Daily News: “Postell Patterson’s 69 years melt from his face as he reminisces about his family’s contributions to automotive history, the Patterson-Greenfield car, which he calls ‘the only automobile manufactured by blacks.’” After renovating one of the old C.R. Patterson & Sons buildings, Fred acquired the machinery needed to manufacture roadsters, touring cars, truck bodies, vans and buses. According to Postell, “Pattersonbuilt buses were the first to carry passengers through the streets of Cincinnati.” But as the Great Depression came to a close so did C.R. Patterson & Sons. “Detroit just got to be too much for us. We just couldn’t compete,” said Postell. While the company shuttered in 1939 its significance lives on in the annals of American history: C.R. Patterson & Sons, another in a long line of Dayton area luminaries. n

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DAYTON ›› SCENE Best of Dayton

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From burgers and desserts to spas and gyms, more than 70 of the best businesses in Dayton recently showcased their products, cuisine and services at Dayton Magazine’s fourth annual Best of Dayton celebration on Nov. 1 at The Mandalay, 2700 E. River Road in Moraine. Communitea was voted Best Tea Room.

Dan Foster of Dan’s Portraits and Caricatures

Simply Decadent was a finalist for Best Desserts.

Goldfish Swin School was voted Best Birthday Party Location.

Nearly 500 people attended the Best of Dayton event at The Mandalay on Nov. 1.

McCutcheon Music was voted Best Music Instruction. 12

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GroomingDale’s Pet Salon & Day Spa was voted Best Place to Pamper Your Pet.

Hickory River Smokehouse was a finalist for Best BBQ.

Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati conducts three-day event in Xenia

This year’s winter event was conducted at the Greene County Fairgrounds Nov. 2–4. Vintage Market Days is a three-day event conducted two times a year in varying communities throughout the United States. Each event features original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor and much more. Be sure to check out the spring event on April 26-28, 2019, at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Visit vintagemarketdays.com/market/metro-dayton/ to learn more.

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The Lovely Closet vendor

Local food trucks provided some great meals to eat at the Greene County Fairgrounds.

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DAYTON ›› SCENE Dayton LGBT Film Festival

The 13th Dayton LGBT Film Festival was conducted at The Neon movie theater Oct. 12-14. The Dayton LGBT Film Festival has brought close to 200 feature-length and short films to town and hosted more than 20 guest artists since its inception.

Joshua Stucky and Brent Johnson, owners of Square One Salon & Spa, have sponsored a film at the festival every year since its inception.

Jonathan McNeal, left, and festival guests Hansen Bursic (director of “The Toothmans”), Laila Ireland (featured in the documentary “Transmilitary”) and Fiona Dawson (co-director of the documentary “Transmilitary”)

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Jonathan McNeal, left, with festival guest Micah Stock, a Dayton native and Tony Award-nominated American stage, film and television actor.

Eighth Annual ART OFF Fundraiser at K12 Gallery & TEJAS

Local supporters of the arts enjoyed a fast-paced art competition at K12 Gallery & TEJAS on Nov. 3. Viewers got the opportunity to meet local artists and enjoy a live painting competition, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, art demonstrations and a silent auction with gift baskets and artwork. This is K12 Gallery & TEJAS’s only fundraiser supporting afterschool art scholarships.

Friendly competition was on hand.

Local artist demonstrates glass blowing.

The large crowd enjoyed food, drink and live entertainment.

Local artists show off their talents.

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DAYTON ›› SCENE Victoria Theatre Association unveils Dayton’s newest performance and event space

On Nov. 7 local media gathered to tour the PNC Arts Annex, located at the corner of Second and Ludlow streets, across from the Schuster Center. This new performance and event space downtown is 12,000 square feet and houses a gallery/lobby area, spacious studio and a black-box theater that can be configured in a variety of ways.

The PNC Arts Annex logo is unveiled. Local media await the official announcement.

Spring Valley Academy is a private, PreK-12 Seventh-day Adventist college-preparatory school

Ty Sutton, president of Victoria Theatre Association, gives an interview.

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Showing Good Faith Spring Valley Academy is a parochial school operated by the Seventh-day Adventsit Church, but students of all religious faiths are welcomed as a part of our school family.

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Curriculum Spring Valley Academy students score, on average, a 24.5 on the ACT, solidly surpassing the national average of 21

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Dancing with the Kettering Stars

The Kettering Police Foundation hosted the first Dancing with the Kettering Stars event Saturday Nov. 3. Known and beloved Kettering stars partnered with professional dancers from the Arthur Murray Dance Center to compete for the coveted mirror ball trophy. Proceeds from this event assisted the foundation with community scholarships, Shop With Cops and more.

Storm Team 2 meteorologist Jamie Jarosik and dance partner Craig Johnston bring the heat during their performance.

The 2018 Dancing with the Kettering Stars champions, Jim Berlon and dance partner Amanda, show off their mirror ball trophies.

Kettering City School Superintendent Scott Inskeep and dance partner Olivia spice things up with the salsa.

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A few pieces of Meredith Wahlers’ son’s art featured in a Stivers show.

like science, math and language arts. Students can major in art themes including band, orchestra, choir, piano, dance, creative writing, theater and visual arts. They receive individualized instruction through one-on-one contact with many of Dayton’s leading professional and performing artists. Students also attend special seminars and master classes, and are given several opportunities for performance and creative expression throughout their time at the school. For Wahlers’ son, Stivers provided just the right creative outlets for him. “This school is exactly what he needed,” she says. “The Stivers teachers are able to help direct and focus the creative mind— all gifts that other schools don’t value as much. It is amazing to see the students mature into the people they become. So many schools stifle the independent spirt and at Stivers it’s celebrated.” McCann agrees. “I truly believe Michael wouldn’t have had as much opportunity to learn multiple instruments from our home school. He not only excelled in flute, but he plays the piccolo, saxophone and clarinet. Whenever he wants to learn something new the answer has always been yes.”

HOW TO GET IN AND GET INVOLVED

Emily McCann, right, believes her son Michael, left, has had an incredible experience at Stivers that he couldn’t have received at his regular school. While Stivers focuses on arts and academics, the school does offer the usual assortment of clubs and athletics for students to get the full high school experience. From book clubs, debate team and the National Honor Society to basketball, volleyball, soccer and many more, the school gives students plenty of opportunity to grow and develop all of their abilities. For Emily McCann’s son, Michael, a senior focused on orchestra and jazz, Stivers not only provided creative outlets but fostered his academic side. “It cracks me up when people ask if he takes

subjects like math, English, science, etc. Of course he does,” says McCann. “Plus, Stivers is a small school and has done different things for Michael when there is an interest, like creating a debate team that went to competitions and providing guidance to help him get all the way to state in a science fair.”

BUT, OH, THE ARTS Stivers is a prime example of how an integrated arts curriculum can enhance academic performance. Study after study have shown a positive relationship between participation in the arts and other more academic subjects

All students in every major must attend an adjudicated audition to get into Stivers. Adjudicators include the directors of each arts magnet area and professional artists and performers from the Dayton Arts community. The Stivers Parent Association is open to all parents/guardians of students and helps develop the culture of the school along with the school’s leadership team. The parents work together to create carpools, as Wahlers learned, since busing is not provided. “If your child has that creative desire and is self-motivated I would recommend you go for it. You will not regret it,” says McCann. Wahlers encourages parents to also get involved once their child is accepted. “Whether it is a field trip, volunteering to help or supporting a student hoping to attend the senior trip abroad just say yes. I can’t say enough positive things about the curriculum and staff at Stivers. They are a gift to our family.” McCann says, “Stivers is a small school with a large heart. It is an open and supportive environment with an eclectic body of students. The creativity that happens there daily blows my mind.” The next round of auditions for the upcoming school year at Stivers is in February. Visit stivers.org for more information. n DAYTON MAGAZINE . February/March 2019

A&E Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY Chicago

Feb. 1-2 Broadway’s triumph smash hit, Chicago, is coming to the Victoria Theatre. Winner of six Tony awards, two Olivier awards and a Grammy, this tale of fame, fortune and “all that jazz” is one you will not want to miss. F 8 p.m., Sa 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Tickets start at $26. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630. victoriatheatre.com.

The Phantom Tollbooth

Feb. 2 A young boy sets out on a quest to save the Princesses Rhyme and Reason when a mysterious tollbooth appears in his room. He and the audience will visit the Forest of Sight, the Island of Conclusions, the Mountains of Ignorance and more during this family-friendly play. 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. $16. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com.

Kobie Boykins: Exploring Mars

Feb. 3-4 Kobie Boykins, supervisor of the mobility and remote sensing teams for the rover Curiosity, is bringing Mars to Dayton this February. With several headline-making studies under his belt, including proof of former water on Mars, Boykins will share his boundless enthusiasm for unraveling the mysteries of outer space and recount the latest exciting chapter of the Mars exploration. Su 3 p.m., M 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 228-3630. victoriatheatre.com.

Winter Brewster & Spirits

Feb. 8 Spend your Friday evening exploring the Dayton region’s breweries and distilleries at the Winter Brewster & Spirits. Individuals 21 years and older are invited to enjoy small

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plates as well as samples from distilleries and breweries like Branch & Bone Artisan Ales, Crooked Handle Brewing Co., Hairless Hare Brewery and more. 6-9:30 p.m. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630. victoriatheatre.com.

A Salute to the Eagles

Feb. 9 Eagles tribute band Hotel California joins the Dayton Philharmonic for an evening of hit songs, including “Take It Easy,” “Tequila

Sunrise” and “Life in the Fastlane.” 8 p.m. $22-$82. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630, daytonperformingarts.org.

Disney in Concert: Around the World Feb. 9 Classic Disney songs like “Be Our Guest,” “Under the Sea” and “Circle of Life” will be featured in this special concert by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. $27-$53. Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield. 328-3874, pac.clarkstate.edu.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King And I

Feb. 12-17 The musical the New York Times calls “too beautiful to miss,” is coming to the Victoria Theatre. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King And I tells the story of two worlds colliding as the king of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher, fall in love. Tu-F 8 p.m., Sa 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Su 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $26. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630. victoriatheatre.com.

Frankenstein – Aquila Theatre Company of London

Feb. 14 The Aquila Theatre Company of London visits Springfield for this special performance of Frankenstein. 7:30 p.m. $25-$35. Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield. 328-3874, pac.clarkstate.edu.

Perspectives

Feb. 14-17 Four distinct ballets by four different choreographers come together for this unique show. Th 7:30 p.m., F-Sa 8 p.m., Su 3 p.m. $15$81. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 228-3630, daytonperformingarts.org.

CeCe Winans

Feb. 16 CeCe Winans, the best-selling and awardwinning gospel singer, visits the Clark State Performing Arts Center for a performance. 8 p.m. $28-$55. Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield. 328-3874, pac.clarkstate.edu.

Celtic Spirit featuring Eileen Ivers

Feb. 22-23 Eileen Ivers, a master of the Irish fiddle, joins the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra for two nights of Celtic music and tradition. 8 p.m. $14-$80. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630, daytonperformingarts.org.

MARCH The Pirates of Penzance

March 2-3 The Dayton Opera puts its spin on The Pirates of Penzance, which was first performed in 1879. In the opera, Mabel and Frederic accidentally become apprentices to a band of pirates. Sa 8 p.m., Su 3 p.m. $25-$95. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630, daytonperformingarts.org.

Around the World in 80 Days

Feb. 28-March 17 The Human Race Theatre will take you on a trip around the globe in its presentation of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days. Thanks to a bet, Phileas Fogg must race around the world, facing typhoons, runaway trains and more. Times vary. Prices vary. Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., Dayton. 228-3630, humanracetheatre.org.

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On Your Feet

March 5-10 The audience is sure to get on its feet when On Your Feet, the Broadway musical that tells the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, comes to Dayton. You’ll follow the Estefans from their early days in Cuba to their success in the United States. Tu-F 8 p.m., Sa 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Su 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $26. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com.

Cirque Mechanics: 42 FT

March 8 Cirque Mechanics mixes the cirque art form with mechanical props for a show that brings to life American ingenuity. 8 p.m. $25-$40. Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield. 328-3874, pac. clarkstate.edu.

String Quartet Gems

March 10 The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra principal string quartet performs pieces by Boccherini, Beethoven and Shostakovich. 3 p.m. $14-$22. Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. 228-3630, daytonperformingarts.org.

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Mark Synnott: Life On The Vertical

March 10-11 Mark Synnott is known for having made some legendary climbs, from the 4,700-foot north face of Polar Sun spire to Pakistan’s Karakoram Mountains. Today, he helps scientists discover rare species through his ascents. During this show, part of the National Geographic Live series, Synnott will detail his adventures and current work. Su 3 p.m., M 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com.

Lúnasa

March 14 Irish acoustic group Lúnasa plays the Victoria Theatre for the night. The band has performed throughout the United States with artists like Natalie Merchant and Mary Chapin Carpenter. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com.

Best of John Williams II

March 15-16 The Dayton Philharmonic will play even more music created by composer John Williams with this special show. Featured scores

include Superman, Encounters of the Third Kind and Star Wars. 8 p.m. $14-$80. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630, daytonperformingarts.org.

Vienna Boys Choir

Featured songs include “Let’s Fall in Love,” “Paper Moon” and “Over the Rainbow.” 7:30 p.m. Adults $30, students $5. Centerville Performing Arts Center, 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville. 853-8292, mvcconcert.org.

March 16 The internationally renowned Vienna Boys Choir, which has performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall and Chicago’s Symphony Hall, stops by the Clark State Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $20-$40. Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield. 328-3874, pac.clarkstate.edu.

A Brahms Treasury

Bach to the Future

March 23 In the family-friendly Diary of a Worm, a Spider & a Fly, the audience is invited to explore the world of bugs and insects. Follow best friends Worm, Spider and Fly in this joyful exploration of the world outside. 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. $16. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com.

March 17 The Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Platypus Theatre Company join together to bring the music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and more to life. 3 p.m. $14-$22. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 2283630, daytonperformingarts.org.

Wonderful Wizard of Song

March 20 Hear songs by composer Harold Arlen during this performance presented by the Miami Valley Community Concert Association.

State Opera, will sing some of his favorites during this show. 3 p.m. $25-$95. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630, daytonperformingarts.org.

March 22-23 Violinist Chad Hoopes comes to Dayton for two performances with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. 8 p.m. $9-$65. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630, daytonperformingarts.org.

Diary of a Worm, a Spider & a Fly

Opera Star Recital – Ryan Speedo Green

March 24 Ryan Speedo Green, who has performed with Metropolitan Opera and Vienna

Top Twenty Rock Hits of All Time

March 30 Rock ensemble Jeans ’N Classics returns to Dayton for another concert with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. This time, it will be taking the audience’s favorite songs into consideration, as the audience will be able to vote for their favorite rock hits in the weeks before the performance. 8 p.m. $22$82. Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. 228-3630, daytonperformingarts.org. Don’t see your event? Visit thedaytonmagazine.com to add it to our online listings for free.

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DAYTON ›› MIDWESTERN TRAVELER

Tennessee—America at its Best The Volunteer State offers a respite from the long, cold winter months BY SAR A PRCHLIK

he winter season can be tough in Dayton. One day it’s 55 degrees with hopes of spring and the next it’s raining ice. Luckily for Daytonians Tennessee is only a car ride away. Rather than suffer through the long, cold winter months stuck in Ohio, jump into your car for a long weekend at one of the several exciting cities Tennessee has to offer. There’s no better cure for the winter blues than a weekend away.

MEMPHIS EIGHT HOURS AWAY

For decades, Memphis has been known as the home of the blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. With authentic neighborhoods, outstanding barbecue and a rich music history, a visit to Memphis gives visitors a true understanding to the phrase, ‘Why it all starts with Memphis.’ About an eight-hour car ride from Dayton, Memphis offers visitors several stimulating destinations, including:

GRACELAND Dive into Elvis Presley’s career at the ultimate rock ’n’ roll destination. As the second-most visited house in the country, Graceland allows visitors the opportunity to unravel the personal and professional sides of Elvis through a variety of his costumes, cars, awards and much more. “Graceland is a national historical property,” says David Beckwith, of the Beckwith

No trip to Memphis is complete without a visit to Graceland, the former home of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley. Co. “Visitors see the personal side of Elvis when they tour the mansion. The new Elvis Presley‘s entertainment and exhibit complex explores the professional side.” While touring the mansion, visitors are welcomed to participate in an audio tour narrated by John Stamos with commentary from Lisa Marie Presley to listen to exciting and never-before-heard stories and histories of the King himself. “The many exhibits showcase his career and his influences,” says Beckwith. The recently added Guest House hotel is, “AAA rated, Four Diamond resort decor inspired by the decor of Graceland and Elvis’ taste,” he adds. Other exhibits include Elvis Presley’s DAYTON MAGAZINE . February/March 2019

DAYTON ›› MIDWESTERN TRAVELER tors travel to the eastern Tennessee town for vacations, outdoor adventures, family fun and memories to last a lifetime. Just a little over five hours by car, Gatlinburg offers several attractions creating a perfect Tennessee travel destination, including:

DOWNTOWN GATLINBURG

Visitors to Graceland get to see the personal side of Elvis Presley.

Memphis-themed discovery exhibits that showcase Elvis’ influences, important facets of his incredible life and his role in launching the music and pop-culture revolution. Other discover y ex hibits include Lisa Marie: Growing Up Presley, which features artifacts from Lisa Marie’s childhood, music career and personal life; Presley Cycles, which showcase Elvis’ motorcycles and other vehicles; the newly expanded Private Presley, which focuses on Elvis’ service in the U.S. Army; and Icons: The Influence of Elvis Presley, an exhibit that showcases Elvis’ influence on other artists and more, says Beckwith. Graceland opened in 1982 and is one of Memphis’ largest tourist destinations bringing in thousands of visitors each year from all around the globe. With something for everyone each visit to Graceland is unique. “Ask 100 fans (their favorite exhibit) and you’ll get 100 different answers,” says Beckwith.

1.8-mile strip. Visitors are welcomed to nightclubs, including the iconic B.B. King’s Blues Club, numerous dining options like Rum Boogie Cafe and a variety of Memphis original shops such as Memphis Music.

MEMPHIS ROCK ’N’ SOUL MUSEUM Get to know the true depth of Memphis’ rich music history at Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum. With a comprehensive music experience, the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum’s exhibits take visitors from the rural field hollers and sharecroppers of the 1930s, through the explosion of Sun, Stax and Hi Records, inside the musical heyday of the ’70s all the way to Memphis’ global influence today. The Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum was created by The Smithsonian Institute to tell the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and social economic barriers to create music that shook the world.

BEALE STREET

GATLINBURG FIVE HOURS AND 30 MINUTES AWAY

Known as Home of the Blues and America’s most iconic street, the atmosphere of Beale Street is unbeatable. Since the Roaring ’20s, Beale Street has offered visitors countless amounts of special experiences along the

As a mountain town offering a wide variety of attractions and the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg has visitors returning year after year. From all around the world visi-

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Upon entering downtown Gatlinburg, the sheer volume of attractions, food options and nightlife leave visitors amazed that they’re still in Tennessee. Gatlinburg offers tasty cuisine from Mexican to pizza houses to authentic barbecue, including Delauders Smoky Mountain BBQ, Bones BBQ Joint and Hungry Bears BBQ. Popular attractions in downtown Gatlinburg include The Space Needle, where guests are welcome to ride over 400 feet to the top for a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Smoky Mountains, and the Rowdy Bear Mountain, which allows visitors the opportunity to soar high above Gatlinburg in the first-ever mountain glider. Come nighttime visitors are welcomed to enjoy the Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre & Music Hall, the city’s only musical comedy entertainment attraction.

RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF THE SMOKIES Voted the Best U.S. Aquarium by USA Today and One of the Top 5 Aquariums in the USA & the World by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is a destination visitors do not want to miss. Mary Phillips, sales and marketing director of Ripley’s, says visitors are welcomed to, “explore the Amazing Aquatic World up close! Marvel at 12-foot sharks, the giant sea turtle, thousands of exotic sea creatures and playful penguins swimming as you enjoy the state-of-the-art clear underwater tunnels throughout.” Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is able to offer visitors the ultimate underwater experience without getting wet, says Phillips. With a mission to provide a top-quality and world-class marine life facility that fosters environmental education, conservation and research while simultaneously providing entertainment for visitors of all ages, Ripley’s Aquarium offers exhibits including, The Tropical Rainforest, Ocean Realm, Coral Reef, Gallery of the Seas and Shark Lagoon,” says Phillips. Since opening in 2000, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies has welcomed over 15 million

The Gatlinburg Mountain Climber allows visitors the opportunity to soar high above Gatlinburg and see the Smoky Mountains from an entirely new perspective. guests and has created memories to last a lifetime with exciting exhibits and interactive experiences with horseshoe crabs, jellyfish and seasonal live mermaids. As one of Gatlinburg’s most visited destinations, Phillips says that Ripley’s is “proud to be part of such an amazing community.”

CHALETS AND CABIN RENTALS While visiting Gatlinburg, visitors are invited to stay the night at one of the luxurious and rustic chalets and cabins for rent. Either minutes away or within the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg chalet and

cabin rentals offers rentals among the breathtaking hikes and views of the most visited national park, as well as access to the fun-filled attractions of downtown Gatlinburg.

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DAYTON ›› MIDWESTERN TRAVELER of Schmidt Relations. With a showcase of a wide variety of music including today’s top hits, classics, bluegrass, Americana and more, the Grand Ole Opry spotlights “different generations and everyone from today’s top artists such as Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood to all-time greats, including The Oak Ridge Boys and the Charlie Daniels Band,” says Schmidt. Beginning as a simple radio broadcast, today the Grand Ole Opry creates one-of-a-kind entertainment for hundreds and thousands of visitors by showcasing a mix of country legends and contemporary chart-toppers that followed in their footsteps through exhibitions and performances. “Virtually everyone who has ever listened to country music has heard of the Opry and everyone who has ever aspired to be a country singer has dreamed of playing the Opry stage,” says Schmidt.

MARATHON VILLAGE As a neighborhood built out of the buildings that were once used by Marathon Motor Works, Marat hon Village has created a creative community of unique retail, business, entertainment and more among the busy streets of Nashville. As a diverse destination where all walks of life coexist, visitors are invited to spend a day exploring the shops, commercial artists, performing arts and entertainment, food and drink and more offered throughout Marathon Village.

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

TOP: Chet Atkins is at the controls in RCA’s Studio B in Nashville as Waylon Jennings looks on. ABOVE: The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville is one of the world’s largest museums.

NASHVILLE FIVE HOURS AWAY In a world where music is the universal language, everyone is at home in Nashville. Only a five-hour car ride from Dayton, Nashville offers a countless amount of activities throughout the day and transforms into a city unlike any other at night. While visiting the Music City there are several locations visitors do not want to miss, including:

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GRAND OLE OPRY Known as the Home of American Music and the Country’s Most Famous Stage, The Grand Ole Opry meets expectations as Nashville’s top tourist destination. Welcoming guests and artists from around the world several times a week, “The Opry connects some of country’s top artists with its biggest fans via shows airing on its flagship radio station as well as on satellite radio and the internet,” says Jessie Schmidt

The Country Music Hall of Fame is the world’s largest music museum, including over 2.5 million artifacts across two expansive floors featuring permanent and featured exhibits. Currently, the Country Music Hall of Fame is featuring exhibits such as Emmylou Harris: Songbird’s Flight, featuring the Country Hall of Fame member, winner of 13 Grammy Awards and Lifetime Achievement award from the Recording Academy; Ralph Stanley: Voice From on High, an exhibit that tells the story of the legendary mountain musician; Little Big Town: The Power of Four, an exhibit that tells the story of the group’s beginning to their place at the top of country music stardom, and more. n

DAYTON ›› MIDWESTERN TRAVELER

Skate Away Carmel, Ind., adds some winter fun with its Ice at Center Green BY CORINNE MINARD

armel, Indiana, almost always has something going on. From CarmelFest and the Art of Wine in July to PorchFest in September and Late Night on Main in October, the city hosts events throughout the year that invite visitors to come together with city residents to celebrate their shared passions. Until recently, however, Carmel did not host many winter activities. This changed last year with the creation of Ice at Center Green, a large ice rink situated on the Center for Performing Arts’ center green that is open November through March 10. “As you ice skate you are looking at the beautiful Palladium concert hall to the north, the Tarkington and Studio Theatre building to the south, the shops, restaurants and residences of Carmel City Center to the east and the Veterans Memorial Plaza to the west, all of which makes the experience of skating in the evening quite magical,” says Dan McFeely, city spokesman with the Carmel Community Relations and Economic Development office. While the rink has returned for another year it brings with it something new—the Carmel Winter Games. “They involve some creatively fun and vigorous challenges on the ice—events such as human curling, an ice trike relay and a human-size version of the Hungry Hungry Hippo on Ice! We will be featuring competitions involving local companies, our police and fire departments,” says McFeely. Held Feb. 21-23, participants will also be able to skate with the Indy Fuel minor league hockey and Indiana Nitro baseball teams, meet team mascots, party with a live DJ and more. Outside of the Winter Games, there is still plenty of fun to be had on the ice. The rink is open Wednesday through Sunday and can accommodate up to 200 people at a time.

The Ice at Center Green, a large ice rink situated on the Center for Performing Arts’ center green in Carmel, Ind., is open November through March 10. “Our rink is authentic, thick ice that is frozen from the ground up thanks to the installation of underground pipes and infrastructure that keep the rink frozen, even if the temperatures are abnormally high,” says McFeely. McFeely adds that there are plenty of things to do in the city, even if you’re not a fan of skating. “One of our biggest attractions is our Center for the Performing Arts, which features three performance venues that host some of the world’s biggest acts. The 1,600seat Palladium concert hall, for example, has featured performances by Harry Connick Jr., Yo-Yo Ma, Tony Bennett, B.B. King, philharmonic orchestras from Russia, Poland and other parts of the globe, and many other top performers. The Studio Theater is a black-box theater with about 200 seats and is home the

professional Actors Theatre of Indiana, and the 500-seat Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is home to Indiana’s oldest Civic Theater of Indiana,” he says. In addition, visitors can find art galleries, design studios, unique shops, restaurants and more in the Carmel Arts & Design District; Indian, Greek, Thai, Korean, Italian, Jamaican and other restaurants throughout the city; and even a Caffeine Trail of gourmet coffee shops. “Carmel has become a destination for many visitors who love the arts and entertainment and various cultural events offered each year,” says McFeely. “All of these are wonderful events (that) give Carmel residents and visitors from across the Midwest a chance to celebrate the arts, culture and music.” n DAYTON MAGAZINE . February/March 2019

DAYTON ›› INSIDE DINING

A Tasty Business Venture

Wat da Pho lives up to its catchy name by offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine BY GINNY MCCABE

at da Pho has quickly become a popular lunch and dinner destination for authentic, made-to-order Vietnamese cuisine. The creative name of the restaurant attracts guests, but it’s the modern décor in the dining room, the fast, friendly service and the taste and quality of the food that keeps them coming back. Wat da Pho first opened in January of 2017. Co-owners Steven Huynh, 27, and An Le, 29, bought and took over the restaurant in March of 2018. Wat da Pho, a nearly 2,500-square-foot restaurant that seats 53 guests, is conveniently located near the Mall at Fairfield Commons at 3464 Pentagon Blvd., Suite C in Beavercreek. “Pho is a traditional Vietnamese dish,” says Huynh. “There’s a lot of ‘What the Pho’ names for Vietnamese restaurants all over the United States, but the way it’s spelled like this, ‘Wat da Pho,’ this is the only one in the United States. There is another restaurant with the same spelling, but it is in Australia.” Wat da Pho’s specialty is everything pho. Pronounced “fuh,” pho is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. Pho is one of the main dishes that Wat da Pho serves, and customers love it. Additionally, the restaurant features other soups, subs, noodle dishes, rice dishes and stir-fried Lo Mein along with a

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wide variety of appetizers. Wat da Pho also offers vegetarian and vegan choices with more than 15 meatless selections available on the menu. In addition to the appetizers and entrees, guests can choose from a number of desserts and specialty drinks such as flavored Bubble Tea, Sunset, Rainbow and Cackling Buddha, to name a few. Upon visiting I was served complimentary hot tea. I stopped in on a weekday afternoon and had a positive experience from the moment I walked in to when I left. I ordered a fried egg roll ($3.95 for 3 rolls) and crab-rangoon ($3.75 for four pieces.) I thoroughly enjoyed these delicious appetizers. Then, I decided on a junior portion of “Wat da Pho,” which is pho with beef brisket and steak (two sizes are offered, a junior for $9.75 and a regular portion for $11.25.) This healthy, broth-based soup is made with rice noodles, cilantro, green onion, white onion and served with a side of bean sprouts, cilantro and fresh lime. If desired, guests can add a sweet or a hot sauce. “We have a lot of unique dishes that guests can try,” says Huynh. “An’s family has a lot of experience in the Vietnamese restaurant business. His grandma has a Vietnamese restaurant in Chicago and they’ve owned it for over 20 years. Our pho is really authentic and that recipe comes from the Le family,” says Huynh.

Stephen Huynh, left, and An Le serve up made-to-order Vietnamese cuisine at their Wat da Pho restaurant in Beavercreek. Le says he has learned a lot from his family. When it comes to cooking and perfecting his family recipes Le is one of the restaurant’s main chefs. He works alongside his uncle, who shares some of the chef duties at Wat da Pho. The restaurant often has five people working in the kitchen during a peak time like lunch and has three to four servers attending to the dining room. “Our mission is to try to make it as quick as possible, but the taste and the quality of the food are just as important,” says Le. “Many of our customers come from the base and other local businesses and they only have 30 to 45 minutes for lunch so we try to get the food out to them in a matter of minutes. As a business owner involved in the dayto-day responsibilities Le says he’s had to learn some new things. He handles various customer service aspects and answers questions about the food. Huynh oversees the inventory, hiring, payroll, taxes and other paperwork and he helps with food preparation, as needed. His expertise in marketing and social media are other skills he uses as a hands-on, co-owner. In addition to his role at the restaurant, Huynh has a background in

mechanical engineering. Both Le and Huynh live in Huber Heights. “Teamwork is important and we work together to make sure everything is good for our guests,” Le says. “Steven is a great business partner and things are going well. This is our first business and we’ve had to learn every aspect of the business. So far, we’ve been successful.” Built on a fast and casual concept, Wat da Pho has an inviting dining space. Three big-screen televisions sit above the front counter. Diners can come in and seat them-

selves at tables and chairs. The flooring is concrete. Overall, the dining room has a contemporary-warehouse feel, accented by the Wat da Pho theme. Wat da Pho serves patrons from Wright State University, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Soin Medical Center and many other area businesses. The restaurant is located behind Sam’s Club in a retail center with Eye Mart and The Wharf and joins the active dining scene in the area, along with other popular establishments like BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Chuy’s

Wat da Pho restaurant prides itself on serving delicious food as fast as possible for busy diners. Tex Mex and Primanti Bros., among others. Wat da Pho offers a 15 percent discount to active military when dining in. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays. Connect with Wat da Pho online at watdaphorestaurant.com, or call 956-6060. Visit them on Facebook @Watdaphobeavercreek. n

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DAYTON ›› DINING AMERICAN

CHRISTOPHER’S RESTAURANT & CATERING 2318 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering 937-299-0089 christophers.biz CITILITES RESTAURANT & BAR 1 W. Second St., Dayton 937-222-0623 schustercenter.org/citilites COBBLESTONE VILLAGE CAFÉ 10 N. Main St., Waynesville 513-897-0021 cobblestonevillageandcafe.com THE DAYTON CLUB 40 N. Main St., Dayton 937-224-4381 clubcorp.com/clubs/dayton-racquet-club LILY’S BISTRO 329 E. Fifth St., Dayton 937-723-7637 lilysbistro.com MONTAGE CAFÉ 527 S. Broadway, Greenville 937-548-1950 montagecafe.com MURPHY’S LANDING 6 S. Broad St., Middletown 513-649-8867 murphys-landing.com TROLLEY STOP 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton 937-461-1101 trolleystopdayton.com

ASIAN KABUKI 848 S. Main St., Centerville 937-435-9500 eatatkabuki.com

BAKERY

JENNY G’S CUPCAKES & TREATS Beavercreek, Ohio 907-0411 jennygs.com

BARBECUE

CITY BARBEQUE 2330 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek 937-320-0000 citybbq.com HICKORY BAR-B-Q 1082 Brown St., Dayton 937-228-5252 hickorybarbq.com

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH THE BLUE BERRY CAFÉ 72 Bellbrook Plaza, Bellbrook 937-848-5900

FIRST WATCH 2614-A Colonel Glen Highway, Fairborn 937-431-5190 firstwatch.com

GRAETER’S 2330-A N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek 937-427-4700 graeters.com

SEA JAX TAVERN 5900 Bigger Road, Kettering 937-439-1664 seajaxtavern.com

CAJUN

INDIAN

TICKETS PUB & EATERY 7 W. Main St., Fairborn 937-878-9022 ticketspub.com

TASTE CREATIVE CUISINE 2555 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood 937-854-7060 daytontaste.com

CHINESE

CHINA COTTAGE 6290 Far Hills Ave., Centerville 937-434-2622 chinacottagerestaurant.com

COFFEEHOUSE/TEA COMMUNITEA CAFE 100 Watervilet Ave., Dayton 937-554-5626 teamakesmehappy.com

AAHAR INDIA 101 S. Walnut St., Yellow Springs 937-532-5667 aaharindia.net

ITALIAN

MAMMA DISALVO’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE 1375 E. Stroop Road, Kettering 937-299-5831 mammadisalvo.com

JAPANESE

AKASHI SUSHI BAR 2020 Harshman Road, Dayton 937-233-8005 akashidayton.com

GHOSTLIGHT COFFEE 1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton 937-985-2633 ghostlightcoffee.com

KOREAN

DELI

MEXICAN

FLYBOY’S DELI 2515 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood 937-723-6135 flyboysdeli.com

DESSERT

ASHLEY’S PASTRY SHOP 21 Park Ave., Dayton 937-293-1719 ashleyspastries.com

DONUTS

BILL’S DONUT SHOP 268 N. Main St., Centerville 937-433-0002 billsdonutshop.com

GREEK

GRECIAN DELIGHT 1300 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Middletown 513-424-5411 greciandelightmiddletown.com

EUROPEAN

CURRENT CUISINE 237 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs 937-767-8291 currentcuisine.com

ICE CREAM/ FROZEN YOGURT

3 DIPS ICE CREAM SHOPPE 33 S. Main St., Miamisburg 937-247-5914

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YUNG’S CAFE 1328 Kauffman Road, Fairborn 937-879-2880 EL TORO 6770 Miller Lane, Dayton 937-415-0940 eltorobarandgrill.com

WINGS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 7902 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton 937-898-0280 wingssportsbar.com

SEAFOOD

SWEENEY’S SEAFOOD 28 W. Franklin St., Centerville 937-291-3474 sweeneysseafood.com

STEAKHOUSE

THE PINE CLUB 1926 Brown St., Dayton 937-228-7463 thepineclub.com

TAPROOM

WARPED WING BREWING COMPANY 26 Wyandot St., Dayton 937-222-7003 warpedwing.com

THAI

LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 836 W. Main St., Troy 937-335-6800 lafiestatroyoh.com

NIDA THAI CUISINE 853 E. Franklin St., Dayton 937-221-8600 nidathaicuisine.com

LAS MARGARITAS 5526 Airway Road, Dayton 937-252-2092

THAI KITCHEN 8971 Kingsridge Drive, Dayton 937-436-5079 tkthaikitchencenterville.com

MIDDLE EASTERN

CEDARLAND BAKERY AND RESTAURANT 4515 Linden Ave., Dayton 937-610-2888 cedar-land.com

PIZZA

THE FLYING PIZZA 223 N. Main St., Dayton 937-222-8031 originalflyingpizza.com SINFULLY GLUTEN FREE 9146 Dayton-Lebanon Pike, Centerville 937-433-1044 sinfullygf.com

PUB FOOD

THE DUBLIN PUB 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton 937-224-7822 dubpub.com

WHITE LOTUS 327 E. Third St., Dayton 937-222-7030

TURKISH

PASHA GRILL 72 Plum St., Beavercreek 937-429-9000 pashagrill.com

VIETNAMESE

PHO MI 8990 Kingsridge Drive, Dayton 937-433-7388 pho-mi.com

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DAYTON ›› STYLE

Beat the Blues

These items will keep you motivated and happy until spring

inter doldrums getting you down? Check out what some Dayton area shops have to offer to keep you motivated and happy until spring finally arrives.

BY NATASHA BAKER

BRIM ON FIFTH Stay warm in style with cozy selections from Brim on Fifth in Dayton. Patched flat cap in heritage wool f abr ic s i mp or t e d from Europe ($120) with a heavyweight forest g reen scarf ($39), classic sung lasses ($18), a nd one-of-a-kind stone bracelet by Muktih Creations ($45).

MAGNOLIAS ON MAIN Wraps are all the rage this winter and why not when they look like this? This lovely cream-and-black wrap at Magnolias on Main in Springboro also features a cool attached scarf. $59.99

TIPP CITY BOARD & BRUSH

AGNES & ORSON There’s no reason that enjoying your favorite warm winter beverage can’t also express your inner self. Check out Agnes & Orson in downtown Dayton for the right mug to say just what you mean. $13.50

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Join in an instructor-led ex perience from Tipp City Board & Brush for $65 with your friends, fa m i l y or sig n i f ic a nt other and leave with your personalized wood sign. The raw wood and classic designs are provided to enable customers to create a custom DIY piece for the home. No experience necessary.

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DAYTON HOME ›› REMODELING

Fun Projects Finishing a basement can add valuable living space to a home BY ERIC SPANGLER

dding valuable living space to a home can be as simple as renovating an unfinished basement. But there are a few issues to keep in mind before hiring a contractor and starting the renovation work, say experts. First, homeowners should consider what they are going to use the finished space for—whether it’s a recreational space for teenagers, an entertainment space for a man and his friends (man cave), an office or a bedroom, says Ron Houck, owner of Houck Remodeling. “Once they start saying things like, ‘I’m going to put a bedroom down here,’ that drastically changes what can happen within that basement,” he says. That’s because renovating an unfinished basement into an extra bedroom requires an exterior access for safety purposes, says Houck. Normally that means workers must remove a window and install an egress window well that allows people to escape quickly and easily from the basement in case of fire or other emergency, he says. Another important consideration before hiring a contractor is to make sure the basement stays dry during heavy rains. Even if the basement stays dry it’s important to make sure any cracks in the foundation are sealed before the renovation work begins, says Randy Mount, owner of Ram Restoration. Frequently homes that are two or three years old will have a couple of cracks in the foundation walls and the homeowners are not concerned because the basement

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stays dry, he says. “Give it another year or two and it will (get wet),” says Mount. “It will come in there. So we see that a lot.” That’s why his company stays busy sealing cracks on basement walls. “We do crack sealing on basement walls probably three days a week,” he says. And sealing the cracks before construction begins is much easier than having to cut out drywall and pull up carpeting to fix a basement leak after the renovation is completed, says Mount. A third issue to consider before finishing a basement is the heating, ventilation and air conditioning requirements. “People think, ‘Well, I’ve got a vent coming off the furnace I’ll just blow it into this room,’ and that doesn’t work,” Mount says. The size of the furnace must be considered as well and whether it’s large enough to comfortably heat and cool the finished

Warm, inviting steps can lead to a finished basement that adds valuable living space to an existing home. basement, he says. “They’re turning that into living space and a lot of times their heating and air was not designed for that to be finished space,” Mount says. In addition to the size of the furnace, homeowners have to consider the current heating and air conditioning ductwork, says Houck. Most homes that are built don’t have finished basements and the heating and air conditioning ductwork is roughed in, he says. That means that homeowners have to consider the bulkheads created by the ductwork being installed lower than the basement ceiling, says Houck. “It becomes cost prohibitive to move a lot of that stuff so then you’re faced with bulkheads and what is

Full bathrooms are one of the most requested options homeowners want in a finished basement. that going to do the ceiling height,” he says. While it may not be as important to someone who has a modern home that is typically constructed with 10-foot ceiling height in the basement, those with an older home may only have an 8-foot ceiling height, says Houck. “Then to save space you may have to rework some of that,” he says. Permits are another issue that homeowners must consider when deciding to finish a basement. Getting a permit for electrical,

plumbing, and heating and air conditioning requires an inspection, says Mount. That will ensure the work complies with the building code in that jurisdiction and is done correctly, he says. “I’ve seen it where guys are like, ‘Just put one (electrical) outlet here and one outlet there,” says Mount. But building codes require a certain number of electrical outlets in a room and receiving a permit following an inspection ensures there are

the correct number of electrical outlets in a room, he says. “When you don’t have inspections on electrical and plumbing and heating and air that puts everybody at risk,” says Mount. “Those things are put in place to protect the contractor as well as the homeowner.” Most people want to finish their basement in order to have additional space for entertainment, says Houck. And that means installing built-in cabinetry to hide the

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DAYTON HOME ›› REMODELING wiring for entertainment systems, he says. “They want to put a TV down there and they want to have a family entertainment area so that’s where they really need to bring in either a home remodeler or their electrical contractor so that they can start planning how the wiring is going to happen,” says Houck. Many homeowners choose to finish their basements when their children become teenagers, he says. “You normally don’t see people finishing a basement because they have toddlers or elementary school kids,” says Houck. “It’s normally the kids are moving into high school they don’t really want a half a dozen teenage boys or a half a dozen teenage girls hanging out in the family room so they tend to push them down into the basement.” Mount says his company has converted unfinished basements into suites for a mother in law or elderly parents that include a full kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. “We’re starting to see a little bit more of that,” he says. Regardless of what type of use hom-

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eowners ultimately have in mind for their finished basement the work is always enjoyable, says Mount. “Basements are always fun projects,” he says. n

Finished basements are a great way to provide teenagers with a space of their own to entertain friends.

DAYTON HOME ›› REMODELING

Navigating the Challenges Kitchens by Design learning to overcome tariffs and labor shortages BY ERIC SPANGLER

athy Johnson says she and her husband, Miles Johnson, owner of Kitchens by Design, are successful and “very blessed” to be able to make a living as the one-stop shop for kitchen and bathroom remodeling in southwest Ohio. Not that there haven’t been challenges thrown in the way during the 30-plus years the couple has been in business. Today, for example, the Johnsons are facing price pressures from recent tariffs imposed by the United States on certain imports along with a shortage of labor in the skilled-trade industry. The tariffs and labor shortage hasn’t affected the amount of business the Kitchens by Design is doing, says Cathy Johnson. “We’re staying as busy as we have always been,” she says. But the tariffs and labor issues are making the Johnsons think a little differently these days. “It is a different animal than it was 10,

15 years ago,” says Johnson. The tariffs are causing the cost of materials used in the remodeling business to increase, she says. That includes countertops, cabinetry, major home appliances and lighting, Johnson says. “Many of our vendors have sent us notifications saying they think (the price increases) will be anywhere from 3 to 10 percent, some go up to 15 percent,” she says. Most of the price increases are driven by tariffs on the components and hardware of cabinets, appliances and lighting, she says. “Several of the companies we deal with are American made,” says Johnson. “But even their pieces and parts to put the American made parts together sometimes come from China or other countries so pricing is certainly an issue.” That’s why it’s important when developing a contract to account for the cost of materials not only based on the current price, but four months later when the remodeling job may actually start, she says. “It’s a bit a juggling act to make sure you’re covered in all of your known expenses let

alone these things that may crop up that aren’t completely known,” Johnson says. Another challenge faced by Kitchens by Design and others in the remodeling industry is the shortage of available skilled workers. “There’s just more jobs than there are laborers, especially when you get into something that’s kind of a specialized skill like kitchen and bath installations,” she says. That labor shortage is causing a slight delay in starting remodeling jobs, she says. “It’s pushing our time limit out more,” Johnson says. “Where we might have been able to (start) a job in three months a couple of years ago it might be five months now.” Johnson encourages young people to consider developing trade skills. “With trade school you come out with far less debt (than college) and you have a skill that is portable, it can go to every state and country,” she says. Need an example? Just look at Miles Johnson. “My husband had all these skills and took them and did exactly what I’m saying and started his own business …working out of the back of the truck,” says Johnson. “And now we own a very nice brick-and-mortar business.” All from learning to navigate and conquer the challenges that continually crop up in the business world. n DAYTON MAGAZINE . February/March 2019

From burgers and desserts to spas and gyms, more than 70 of the best businesses in Dayton recently showcased their products, cuisine and services at Dayton Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth annual Best of Dayton celebration. Nearly 500 people attended the Best of Dayton celebration, which included a caricaturist, at The Mandalay, 2700 E River Road in Moraine, on Nov. 1. Those who attended voted for the people and places in and around the Miami Valley they thought were the best. We tallied the votes and are now proud to present this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners. The Best of Dayton celebration was sponsored by the Evans Dealer Group; Logan AC & Heat Services; Sunrise Treatment Center and Renewal by Andersen; our community partner The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and our media partner WDTN-TV. BY ERIC SPANGLER & THE EDITORS

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FOOD BEST CATERING & BEST FAMILY DINING CHRISTOPHER’S RESTAURANT AND CATERING 2318 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering. 299-0089 christophers.biz

BEST CHINESE CUISINE CHINA COTTAGE

BEST BARBECUE

CITY BARBEQUE Multiple locations, including Beavercreek (2330 N. Fairfield Road, 320-0000) and Centerville (5 E. Franklin St., 312-1350). citybbq.com

Multiple locations, including Centerville (6290 Far Hills Ave., 434-2622), Kettering (3718 Willmington Pike, 294-4724), Trotwood (1983 Shiloh Springs Road, 854-8033) and Springboro (784 N. Main St., 748-8866). chinacottagerestaurant.com

BEST DOUGHNUT

BILL’S DONUT SHOP

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

268 N. Main St., Centerville. 433-0002 billsdonutshop.com

FIRST WATCH

Multiple locations, including Dayton Mall, 2824 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton. 435-3127 firstwatch.com

BEST FARMERS MARKET

2ND STREET MARKET 600 E. Second St., Dayton. 228-2088, metroparks.org

BEST BURGER

BEST FINE DINING & BEST STEAK

THE HAMBURGER WAGON

THE PINE CLUB

12 E Central Ave., Miamisburg. 847-2442 hamburgerwagon.com

1926 Brown St., Dayton. 228-7463, thepineclub.com

BEST CHEF

STEPHANIE SCHIFRIN SALAS, EXECUTIVE CHEF OF THE DAYTON CLUB 40 N. Main St., Dayton 224-4381, clubcorp.com

Since its founding in 1971, The Dayton Club has successfully maintained the highest standards of quality in personal service for a membership community of political, business, educational and social leaders. In the beautiful Club quarters atop the Kettering Tower, Day ton’s tallest building, unsurpassed vistas surround its members in every activity. It comes as no surprise that Executive Chef Stephanie Schifrin Salas’ talents and culinary artistry in the kitchen

are equally as breathtaking as the views. Salas brings a level of skill, professionalism, passion and leadership to the club that the members are loving. Whether they’re enjoying a “Barn Gang” burger on the 29 Stories Menu with its diverse and ethnic twist or the “Everything But the Bagel” salmon from the Horizon Highlights menu in the fine dining room Salas and her creativity shine through in every dish. The Dayton Club’s business and social dining, private events as well as memberfocused events such as wine dinners, mixolog y classes and networking nights make it the perfect spot for any downtown enthusiast.

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FOOD BEST FRESH CATCH (SEAFOOD) SWEENEY’S SEAFOOD

28 W Franklin St., Centerville. 291-3474 sweeneysseafood.com

BEST ICE CREAM

GRAETER’S ICE CREAM Multiple locations, including Oakwood (2412 Far Hills Ave., 534-0602), Beavercreek (2330 N. Fairfield Road, 427-4700) and Centerville (2 N. Main St., 312-9001). graeters.com

BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE GHOSTLIGHT COFFEE

1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton. 985-2633 ghostlightcoffee.com

BEST ITALIAN CUISINE

MAMMA DISALVO’S ITALIAN RISORANTE 1375 E. Stroop Road, Kettering. 299-5831 mammadisalvo.com

BEST JUICE BAR

THE SANTA CLARA JUICERY 1912 N. Main St., Dayton. 470-4476, santaclarajuicery.com

BEST LOCAL BAKERY

ASHLEY’S PASTRY SHOP 21 Park Ave., Oakwood. 293-1719 ashleyspastries.com

BEST MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

BEST MEXICAN CUISINE

72 Plum St., Beavercreek. 429-9000, pashagrill.com

Multiple locations, including 2335 CentervilleMiamisburg Road, Centerville. 291-5544 eltorobarandgrill.com

PASHA GRILL

EL TORO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL

BEST OUTDOOR DINING LILY’S BISTRO

329 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 723-7637, lilysbistro.com

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FOOD BEST DESSERTS

JENNY G’S CUPCAKES & TREATS Beavercreek, Ohio 907-0411, jennygs.com

A home-based bakery located in Beavercreek, all of Jenny G’s Cupcakes & Treats products are made-to-order, says Jenny Garringer, chief cupcake officer/owner. “And since we don’t have a retail storefront everything is ordered in advance,” she says. The bakery offers a wide variety of gourmet cupcake flavors, including customer favorites Peanut Butter & Jelly, Pumpkin Roll, Tipsy Caramel Apple and Cookie Dough, says Garringer. “We use lots of great ingredients—fresh fruit, Maker’s Mark, butter and

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unique flavorings,” she says. The bakery also offers cakes, cookies (Buttermilk Cookies with Caramel Icing are the hit of the farmers market), cake pops and more. This year the bakery began offering mega cakes for customers, typically standing about 1-foot tall with three to four layers and a theme, she says. “These cakes are great for a celebration or family get-together.” Garringer says Jenny G’s Cupcakes & Treats was voted Best Desserts based on the quality of the items it produces. “Our flavors are delicious and our customers get spoiled once they taste our cupcakes and cookies,” says Garringer. Customers can order via the online store, text message, email or phone.

FOOD BEST SPORTS BAR ROOSTERS

Multiple locations, including 3501 N. Main St., Dayton. 277-0114, roosterswings.com

BEST SUSHI

BEST PIZZA

OLD SCRATCH PIZZA & BEER 812 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton. 331-5357 oldscratchpizza.com

BEST PUB

KABUKI KOREAN RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 848 S Main St., Centerville. 435-9500, eatatkabuki.com

BEST TEA ROOM

COMMUNITEA

THE DUBLIN PUB 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton. 224-7822, dubpub.com

100 Watervliet Ave., Dayton. 476-7434 teamakesmehappy.com

BEST SANDWICH SHOP

BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

2515 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood, 723-6135. 2729 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek. 306–8623, flyboysdeli.com

5531 Far Hills Ave., Dayton. 434-4750 meadowlarkrestaurant.com

FLYBOY’S DELI

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Kabuki started in Dayton and is family owned and operated by Mae and Hannah. We work hard to serve the freshest seafood, highest quality meat and produce available. We Believe that flavor can not be compromised. Our Chefs take pride in hand crafting all of our sauces from scratch- even our soy sauce! Remember when dining at Kabuki, our ingredients are made with Love from the kitchen to your table .

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SERVICE

BEST AC/HEATING CO.

LOGAN AC & HEAT SERVICES 9181 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton. 203-3789, logan-inc.com

BEST CAR WASH

BEST FLORIST

BEST HOME REMODELER

Multiple locations, including 2389 N. Fairfield, Beavercreek. 705-1330, mikescarwash.com

1448 Troy St., Dayton. 223-1253, oberers.com

960 Meadows Manor Court, Suite B, Dayton 434-1228, houckremodeling.com

MIKE’S CARWASH

BEST DRY CLEANER

REIBER CLEANERS 6 W. Stroop Road, Kettering. 293-1642

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OBERER’S FLOWERS

BEST GARDEN CENTER

GRANDMA’S GARDENS 8107 state Route 48, Waynesville. 885-2937 grandmasgardencenter.com

HOUCK REMODELING

BEST LANDSCAPER

GRANDMA’S GARDENS 8107 state Route 48, Waynesville. 885-2937 grandmasgardencenter.com

SERVICE

BEST PLUMBER

MASSIE CREEK PLUMBING & PUMP SERVICE 3980 E. Patterson Road, Beavercreek 469-2032, massiecreekplumbing.com

Massie Creek Plumbing is a small, family-

owned and operated company that specializes in residential and light commercial service, private water systems/pumps and new construction, says the 26-year-old owner, Hannah Bowman. Bowman took over for her father, Jeff Bowman, in 2016 after graduating from The

Ohio State University. Jeff Bowman, master plumber, served the community for more than 40 years and owned his own company for 24 years, she says. Massie Creek Plumbing stands out for multiple reasons including its talented crew of plumbers—including two master plumbers, two journeyman plumbers and two apprentice plumbers—professional and kind customer service and its wide range of plumbing specialties, says Bowman. Massie Creek Plumbing offers a wide range of services including its license in private water systems (wells, septic, cisterns, etc.) and offering fully equipped excavation services for plumbing utilities. “I believe Massie Creek Plumbing won Best Plumber because we treat our customers like family,” she says. “We run this business as a family and we extend that mentality to our customers. Our friendly, clean, and experienced plumbers that are out in the community’s homes every day create relationships that last forever.”

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SERVICE BEST MASTER SYLIST

BEST PLACE TO PAMPER YOUR PET

5847 Far Hills Ave., Kettering. 470-4172 theredsalondayton.com

3821 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek. 427-3777 groomingdalespetsalon.com

BEST PLACE FOR A SPA DAY

BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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WOODHOUSE DAY SPA

4412 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek. 427-3529 woodhousedayton.com

GROOMINGDALES PET SALON & DAY SPA

ST. LEONARD CHI LIVING COMMUNITIES

8100 Clyo Road, Centerville. 433.0480 homeishere.org

BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE

THE SALON ON RAHN & DAY SPA 30 W. Rahn Road, Dayton. 985-9403, salononrahn.com

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SERVICE BEST PLACE TO HAVE A WEDDING

CANOPY CREEK FARM

600 Benner Road, Miamisburg 602-5867, canopycreekfarm.com

Canopy Creek Farm is a countrychic wedding and event venue located in historic Miamisburg. The 6,300-square-foot, post-andbeam-constructed barn features 36-foot-tall vaulted ceilings, gorgeous rustic chandeliers and rustic details throughout, mixed with modern amenities, says Misty Sander, manager of sales and marketing. Canopy Creek Farm is located on a 24-acre horse farm and includes a 1,000-square-foot covered patio overlooking a pond and is fully air conditioned and heated. Canopy Creek Farm offers 15 hours of coordination from a profes-

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ENTERTAINMENT BEST GOLF COURSE

BEST MOVIE THEATER

10000 Yankee St., Centerville. 438-4653, yankeetrace.org

33 S. Main St., Miamisburg. 247-5980 myplazatheatre.com

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BEST HAPPY HOUR LOCK 27

329 E. First St., Dayton and 1035 S. Main St., Centerville. 443-2739, lock27brewing.com

BEST LIVE MUSIC

DAYTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA daytonjazzorchestra.com

BEST DATE NIGHT

RAISE YOUR BRUSH 169 N. Main St., Centerville. 458-2283 raiseyourbrush.com

BEST FESTIVAL

CELTIC FESTIVAL 4156 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek. 372-9788, daytoncelticfestival.com

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PLAZA THEATRE

BEST MUSEUM/HISTORICAL SITE

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1100 Spaatz St., Dayton. 255-3286 nationalmuseum.af.mil

ENTERTAINMENT

BEST LOCAL BREWERY

WARPED WING BREWERY 26 Wyandot St., Dayton 222-7003, warpedwing.com

Warped Wing Brewing Co. is a craft brewery with a full-scale production brewery in the heart of downtown Dayton in the old Buckeye Brass & Iron Foundry building,

circa 1938. The brewery makes and distributes craft beer and soda to local restaurants, bars, grocery and retailers in the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus markets. In addition to distributing beer and soda, Warped Wing has a full-service tasting room where guests can sample various offerings while appreciating views of the downtown skyline. The brewery stands out because of its “commitment to quality in everything we do, superior service, telling stories through our beers and a unique space and taproom experience,” says Nick Bowman, vice president of sales and marketing. He says the brewery was chosen by voters as the Best Local Brewery because, “Our commitment to Dayton, its history of accomplishment and its continued success going forward.”

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SHOPPING

BEST GIFT SHOP

THE LITTLE EXCHANGE FINE GIFTS 45 Park Ave., Oakwood. 299-1561 thelittleexchange.org

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BEST JEWELER

BEST PLACE FOR ANTIQUES

1261 N Fairfield Road, Beavercreek. 429-1119 beavercreekjewelers.com

651 Lyons Road, Dayton. 907-6097 antiquesvillage.net

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SHOPPING

BEST PLACE FOR HOME ACCESSORIES GRANDMA’S GARDENS

8107 state Route 48, Waynesville. 885-2740 grandmasgardencenter.com

BEST RESALE/CONSIGNMENT SHOP HOME2HOME CONSIGNMENTS AND MORE 261 E. Alex Bell Road, Centerville. 439-6688 home2homedayton.com

BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE THAT PLACE ON MAIN

125 E. Main St., Tipp City. 424-6109

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HEALTH

Furry Skurry and Furry Fest is a day for all animal lovers in the Miami Valley to come together and not just run or walk in a race but celebrate what animals do in our lives, says Jessica “JJ” Garringer, marketing and public relations manager. “There are tons of fun activities and

moments throughout the day to show off your pet and see others do the same,” she says. “It is about community and really emphasizing the bond between people and their beloved furry friends.” The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is a no-kill organization and the largest, most-established animal welfare agency in the Miami Valley, says Garringer. “We have been serving the people and pets in our community since 1902 and focus on ensuring all animals feel valued and loved,” she says. Services offered by the Humane Society of Greater Dayton include adoptions, veterinary services, cruelty/neglect investigations, trap-neuter-return, pet therapy and more, says Garringer. And as a 501(c)(3) all of its programs and services that it offers are funded 100 percent by individuals, companies and grants. “The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is the only organization in our community working with all types of animals,” says Garringer. “From cats and dogs to horses, pigs or even alligators we are here to ensure all are valued and free from suffering.”

BEST FITNESS CENTER

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

BEST YOGA STUDIO

Multiple locations, including 3137 Far Hills Ave., Kettering. 813-1828, anytimefitness.com

amywalshfitness.com

510 E. Third St., Dayton. 829-4498 speakeasydayton.com

BEST CHARITABLE RACE

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER DAYTON’S FURRY SKURRY 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton 262-5929, hsdayton.org

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s

BEST BIKE SHOP

K&G BIKE CENTER Multiple locations, including Kettering (4090 Marshall Road, 294-6895), Centerville (116 W. Franklin St., 436-2222) and Xenia (594 N. Detroit St., 372-2555). kgbikes.com

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CHILDREN

BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY LOCATION GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL 671 Lyons Road, Dayton. 972-0177 goldfishswimschool.com/dayton

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BEST CHEERLEADING GYM & BEST GYMNASTICS CENTER OHIO SPORTS ACADEMY

270 Hiawatha Trail, Springboro. 743-1466 ohiosportsacademy.com

CHILDREN BEST DANCE/THEATER INSTRUCTION

BEST PRESCHOOL

85 Woodman Drive, Dayton. 256-6086 celticacademy.com

9391 Washington Church Road, Miamisburg 291-7201, daytonchristian.com

BEST MUSIC INSTRUCTION

BEST SUMMER CAMP

38 Marco Lane, Centerville. 435-2900 mccutcheonmusic.com

2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering. 294-6505, sicsa.org

CELTIC ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE

MCCUTCHEON MUSIC

DAYTON CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

SICSA PET ADOPTION CENTER

BEST SWIM LESSONS

AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOL 2451 Lakeview Drive, Beavercreek and 716 N. Main St., Springboro. 886-4321, aqua-tots.com

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The Best of Dayton is a party and competition between some of the top establishments in the Miami Valley. Finalists were determined by nominations cast by the general public and the readers of Dayton Magazine. This year’s event featured more than 70 booths hosted by participating finalists. Below are the finalists along with the winners of each category.

FOOD o City BBQ o Hickory River Smokehouse o Hickory BBQ

FAMILY DINING

ICE CREAM

CHINESE CUISINE

FARMERS MARKET

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DESSERT

FINE DINING

ITALIAN CUISINE

DONUT

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JUICE BAR

o China Cottage o Ginger and Spice Asian Bistro o North China Restaurant

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

o First Watch o Butter Cafe o The Original Pancake House

o Ele Cake Company o Jennny G’s Cupcakes & Treats o Simply Decadent

BURGER

o Bagger Dave’s o Hamburger Wagon o Slyder’s Tavern

CATERING

CHEF

o Stephanie Salas, Dayton Racquet Club o Dana Downs, Roost Modern Italian o Michael Kruse, Sweeny’s Seafood

BBQ

o Lucky’s o Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering o Meadowlark Restaurant

o Bear Creek Donuts o Bill’s Donut Shop o Jim’s Donut Shop

o Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering o Doubleday’s Grill & Tavern o George’s Family Restaurant o 2nd Street Market o Centerville Market o This Old Farmer’s Market o The Paragon Supper Club o The Oakwood Club o The Pine Club o Bone Fish Grill o Jay’s Seafood o Sweeney’s Seafood Bar & Grill

o 3 Scoops o Graeter’s o Ritters Frozen Custard o Warehouse 4 Coffee o Ghostlight Coffee o Press Coffee Bar

o Franco’s Ristorante Italiano o Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen o Mamma DiSalvo’s Italian Ristorante o Santa Clara Juicery o ReU Juicery o The Shakery Juice Bar

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LOCAL BAKERY

o Ashley’s Pastry Shop o Ele Cake Co. o Jenny G’s Cupcakes & Treats o Simply Decadent

MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

o Olive Mediterranean Grill o Gyro Palace o Pasha Grille

MEXICAN CUISINE

o El Toro Mexican Restaurant o Elsa’s Cantina o Taqueria Mixteca

OUTDOOR DINING

o El Meson Mexican Restaurant o Lily’s Bistro o Basil’s on Market

PIZZA

o Marian’s Pizza o Troni’s Italian Restuarant o Old Scratch Pizza & Beer

PUB

o Crooked Handle Brewing Co. o The Dublin Pub o The Pub

SANDWICH SHOP

o Flyboy’s Deli o Main Street Deli o Submarine House

SPORTS BAR

o Bargos Grill and Tap o Bunker’s Sports Bar & Grill o Rooster’s

STEAK

o The Paragon Supper Club o The Oakwood Club o The Pine Club

SUSHI

o Thai 9 o Fusian o Kabuki Sushi Bar & Restaurant

TEA ROOM

o Unique Celebrations o The Golden Leaf Tea Room o CommuniTea

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

o Luckys Taproom o Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering o Meadowlark Restaurant

SERVICE

AC/HEATING COMPANY

o Logan AC & Heat Services o McAfee Heating & Air Conditioning o Viking Heating & Air

CAR WASH

o Flying Ace Express Car Wash o Mike’s Carwash o Soft Touch Car Wash

DRY CLEANER

o Reiber Cleaners o Long Cleaners Inc. o Metropolitan Cleaners

FLORIST

o Oberer’s Florist o Sherwood Florist o The Flower Man

GARDEN CENTER

o Grandma’s Gardens o Knollwood Garden Center & Landscaping o Siebenthaler’s Garden Center

HOME REMODELER

o Atlas Restoration & Remodeling o Houck Remondeling o Fred Kaiser

LANDSCAPER

o Grandma’s Gardens o Grunder Landscaping Company o J and J Malch

MANICURE/PEDICURE

o Square One Salon & Spa o The Salon on Rahn & Day Spa o Lux Nails & Spa

MASTER STYLIST

o J Hawes, Salon on Rahn & Day Spa o Jennifer Wiesel, Salon on Rahn & Day Spa o Kathy Simonton, The Red Salon

PLACE FOR A SPA DAY

o Michaels Salon o The Salon on Rahn & Day Spa o Woodhouse Day Spa

PLACE TO HAVE A WEDDING o Benham’s Grove o Cox Arboretum o Canopy Creek Farm

PLACE TO PAMPER YOUR PET

o Animal Castle Pet Grooming o GroomingDales Pet Salon & Day Spa o Petco Animal Supplies

PLUMBER

o Stebbins Plumbing & Heating o Merrell Plumbing o Massie Creek Plumbing & Pump Service

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

o Bethany Lutheran Village o St. Leonard CHI Living Communities o Sycamore Glen Retirement Community

ENTERTAINMENT DATE NIGHT

o Lock 27 o Raise Your Brush o The Blue Note Bistro & Lounge

FESTIVAL

o Celtic Festival o Dayton Art Institute - Oktoberfest o Humane Society - Furry Skurry & Skurry Fest

GOLF COURSE

o Miami Valley Golf Club o Cassel Hills o The Golf Club at Yankee Trace

HAPPY HOUR

o Chuys o Lock 27 o Mack’s Tavern

LOCAL BREWERY

o Star City Brewery o Warped Wing o Lucky Star Brewery

LIVE MUSIC

o Ryan Roth - Elvis o Dayton Jazz Orchestra o Ben Davis and Pete O’Neal

MOVIE THEATER

o Plaza in Miamisburg o Rave Cinemas, The Greene o The Neon Movies

MUSEUM/HISTORICAL SITE o Air Force Museum o Carillon Park o Dayton Art Institute

SHOPPING

RESALE/CONSIGNMENT SHOP o Style Encore o Home2Home o Loralei’s Boutique

GIFT SHOP

o Open Hause o The Little Exchange Fine Gifts o Heart & Mercantile

JEWELER

o Elizabeth Diamond Company o James Free Jewelers o Beavercreek Jewelers

PLACE FOR ANTIQUES o Antiques Village o This Old Couch o Southern Charm

PLACE FOR HOME ACCESSORIES o Grandmas’s Gardens o Home2Home o This Old Couch

WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE o That Place on Main o Horse and Hare o Zebra Girl

HEALTH

BIKE SHOP

o K&G Bike Center o Kettering Bike Shop o Tipp Cyclery

CHARITABLE RACE

o Humane Society’s Furry Skurry o 41Hope5K o SISCA’s Lift Your Leg

FITNESS CENTER

o Anytime Fitness o MPower Gym o Express Fitness Studio

PERSONAL TRAINER

o Aaron Ortman, Anytime Fitness o Amy Walsh, Amy Walsh Fitness o Kevin Manning - Elite Force Fitness

YOGA STUDIO

o Day Yoga Studio o Speakeasy o Ignite Yoga

CHILDREN

BIRTHDAY PARTY LOCATION

o Goldfish Swim School o SICSA Pet Adoption Center o Scene 75

CHEERLEADING GYM

o Gymnastics Training Center of Ohio o Gym Quest o Ohio Sports Academy

DANCE/THEATER INSTRUCTION

o Celtic Academy of Irish Dance o Miami Valley Dance Academy o Epic Dance Studio

GYMNASTICS CENTER

o Gem City Gymnastics o Ohio Sports Academy o TWIGS Kids Gymnastics, Swimming & Cheer

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

o Rosewood Art Centre o That Music Place o McCutcheon Music

PRESCHOOL

o Bright Beginnings o Evergreen Children’s Center o Dayton Christian Preschool

SUMMER CAMP

o SICSA Pet Adoption Center o Miami Valley Council, Boy Scouts o MPower Sports Performance

SWIM LESSONS

o Aqua-Tots Swim Schools o Goldfish Swim School o Kettering Rec Center

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A SMELLY SITUATION STONY HOLLOW LANDFILL LAWSUIT RESULTS IN PAYMENTS TO NEARBY RESIDENTS FOR YEARS OF STENCH BY DANA WALCZAK

f you have ever driven past a landfill on a hot August day you know it is not a pleasant smell. Imagine living with that smell wafting into your kitchen windows every day. All. Day. Long. And then imagine how you would feel if

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that mixture of carbon dioxide, methane and any number of noxious fumes took over your property for years. That’s what thousands of residents of Moraine, Jefferson Township, Kettering, Miamisburg, Oakwood and West Carrollton endured for years before a federal class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of Moraine resident Carly Beck in November 2016 against The Stony Hollow Landfill Inc. More than 2,000 residents in the area surrounding the landfill at 2460 S. Gettysburg Road in Dayton signed onto the lawsuit in hopes that something would be done to get rid of the odors that lingered constantly, but especially during the hot Dayton summers. The 169-acre landfill has been a source of contention for many area residents for decades. According to the complaint, the plaintiffs argued that through its management and operation Stony Hollow, owned by Waste Management, was negligent and allowed the landfill to stink up the place for years by not having adequate gas traps and measures designed to trap the heat generated during decomposition. Because of the extreme number of complaints Stony Hollow received beginning

The Stony Hollow Landfill has agreed to take steps to reduce odor emissions. in 2016 the landfill, which takes in more than 1,100 tons of waste per day, had to go as far as to create an “odor control” hotline. Additionally, because the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the Montgomery County Health Department and the Regional Air Pollution Control Agency were taking enforcement action against the company they entered into an agreement with those organizations to remedy the odor problem with an “Odor Management Plan” which was revised in 2017. In the lawsuit, while denying any wrongdoing or liability, Stony Hollow agreed to a settlement on June 8, 2018, in order to end the litigation process. Preliminary approval was given to the settlement on July 12, however, the final judgment and order did not become final until it was signed by U.S. District Judge Thomas M. Rose at the end of November. According to the agreement, the Waste Management-owned site will have to shell out $793,000 in attorneys fees to the law firm of Liddle and Dubin P.C. of Detroit, Michigan, and $1.87 million to the plaintiffs. Additionally, it will be required to pay the class representative an additional $5,000 for

Map of the Stony Hollow Landfill and the surrounding area

her efforts. The funds from the settlement will be split between a maximum of 2,039 people—about $919 per person. Requests for payments have already been filed and no others will be accepted. Waste Management has been required to spend $1.45 million before the end of 2022 on measures designed to reduce odor emissions from the landfill. Those requirements include installation of additional gas collection and control devices, as well as a temporary synthetic capping material.

According to Kathy Trent, senior public affairs director at Waste Management, many of the improvements outlined in the settlement have already been implemented. “We have completed the collection network and the installation of the gas collection systems, piping and we have a cap on the area that we have determined was responsible for the odors,” Trent says. “So now what we have agreed to do, in addition to that activity, is continue to install more gas control and to make sure that the system keeps working,” she says.

Many of the improvements that were agreed upon in the settlement had already been implemented before the suit ended as a result of the action taken against Waste Management by the Ohio EPA in 2017. While they were not party to the class-action suit, the Ohio EPA has been well aware of the stink for years, beginning temperature readings on wells of interest in 2002. As part of the plan, installation of the landfill gas extraction wells and infrastructure, and installation of the 5-acre cap and its pipe boot and vacuum pressure system were required to have been completed in August of 2017. The cap, according to Trent, is a temporary structure that is meant to cover an area to collect gas, which is then extracted and destroyed in its gas flare system. Additionally, the plan requires regular monitoring and inspection of the systems as well as of the heat temperatures throughout the landfill. Such monitoring includes conducting multiple odor surveys each week at random intervals throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening hours at specified wells of interest. Also, it is the EPA’s stance that in order to reduce t he odors small work areas should be used when the trash is dropped off and compacted and that the areas be covered at the end of every work day and regular inspections be conducted by the Montgomery County Health Department. According to Dina Pierce, the Ohio EPA’s media coordinator in the Northwest and Southwest Districts, “Waste Management, which operates the landfill, is currently in compliance with the requirements of the enforcement action Ohio EPA took in 2017.” So while $919 dollars may not seem like much to some, the fact that nearly $1.5 million of the settlement will be invested into making the area cleaner and safer for residents is a big step. And because the majority of the original issues with the odor have been resolved or modified the money will go toward improvements to make things better rather than playing catch up. n DAYTON MAGAZINE . February/March 2019

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LIVE WELL DAYTON ›› CANCER CARE

Cutting Cancer Down to Size Surgical options bring the best cancer care to the Dayton area BY JENNIFER PAT TERSON LORENZET TI

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LIVE WELL DAYTON ›› CANCER CARE

hen people think of cancer treatment they often think of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, both mainstays of effective treatment. But for many cancer patients the battle against cancer begins with the surgeon, who can set the tone for the remainder of the treatment time and potentially ease the path to a successful outcome. Dr. Sameep Kadakia is a surgeon with Premier Health. Dual fellowship trained in both otolaryngology and reconstructive surgery he is the only surgeon in the Dayton area to bring this unique skill-set to cancer treatment. “Head and neck cancers can be challenging for families,” he says, noting that these cancers are often difficult both from a systems and a surgical viewpoint. Operating on these conditions requires him to understand trauma surgery, skull- and neurology-based surgery, and reconstructive procedures, all with the goal of giving the patient the best chance at resuming their normal life.

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His dual focus allows him to approach cancer surgery from a holistic perspective. Not only does he work to remove cancers in delicate areas of the head and neck he does so with an eye to what it will take to reconstruct and repair any defects that remain. “It’s continuity of care,” he says. “How are we going to do the reconstructive (work)?” Kadakia was attracted to the Dayton area both for work and for personal reasons. “Dayton is a great place to live and raise a family,” he says. He also found that there has been a 10- to 15-year period in which patients with these cancers have needed to travel to Columbus or Cincinnati for their treatment. “This can be quite taxing for the family. This is a population that wants to stay local,” he says. He is happy to be part of a team that can also provide medical oncology, radiation therapy, primary care and physical therapy all near home. He says he sees many patients who have more advanced tumors that are challenging to treat surgically. “(The tumors)

Dr. Minia Hellan, Kettering Health Network

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From Routine to Recovery

Regular screenings make early detection possible

For years, Carolyn Welcelean has made a point to get regular checkups and screenings. This dedication to what she calls a “really strong regimen” may have saved her life. In March, Welcelean had a routine ultrasound to screen for breast cancer. The following week, the staff in the Kettering Breast Evaluation Center at Soin Medical Center asked her to return for a biopsy. When breast cancer is found early there is a better chance that treatment will be effective. After Welcelean’s biopsy, she had a lumpectomy—a surgery where the physician removes the cancer and a small part of the surrounding tissue, but not the breast itself. This was a different procedure than what she originally planned, but after learning more about her options she worked with the physicians to create a plan to meet her needs. Surgery was followed by radiation treat-

ments, where she was the first patient to receive treatment at Soin Medical Center’s new radiation therapy center. Receiving treatment at Soin Medical Center had special meaning to Welcelean, a previous volunteer at the hospital’s cancer center and current employee in the hospital’s patient registration department.

the patients but also the family,” she says. “I’m just a little pebble in a big pond, but this little pebble likes to help other people.”

“They’re extremely people-oriented and friendly and make you feel very comfortable,” she says. “Having a place where it’s all in one area makes it so much easier for both the family and the patient and it is such a blessing for so many people.”

“It’s very important to take care of your health,” she says. “You can let it go really easy and just not think about it, but it’s not going to go away.”

A positive perspective

Schedule a mammogram today by calling Kettering Breast Evaluation Centers at 1-800-373-2160 or request an appointment at ketteringhealth.org/breasthealth

Welcelean has always felt the desire to give back and her attitude during this experience was no different. “I was one of the very first volunteers up at the cancer center because my husband had passed away from cancer and I wanted to be able to give back not only to

Welcelean’s takeaway from her treatment: keep up with regular screenings and appointments, because “no one can always dodge the bullet.”

Make your health a priority

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Dr. Rebecca Tuttle, Kettering Health Network

involve structures that are more difficult (to manage),” he says, noting that part of being an effective surgeon is being “humble enough to know when to stop.” He urges people to have anything worrisome looked at sooner rather than later. “Anytime you see something abnormal check it out. Have a low threshold for going in to see a physician,” he says. Kadakia is passionate about the work he does with cancer patients, a passion which has been building since his residency. “It’s an honor and a privilege to care for these patients.” Finding the right specialist in surgical oncology is essential to receiving the best care for a patient’s particular needs. At Kettering Health Network two surgeons who are ranked in the top decile in the U.S. offer support for cancer patients as part of Kettering’s team approach. Dr. Rebecca Tuttle is highly experienced in general surgery and surgical oncology, and, for some cases, she uses a new technique called intraperitoneal chemotherapy in

which chemotherapy drugs are introduced directly into the abdomen to target certain cancers. Dr. Minia Hellan also focuses on surgical oncology, plus nanoknife ablation, laparoscopic surgery and robotic-surgical techniques. These robotic techniques “are less invasive, heal faster and have less risk of infection,” says Elizabeth Koelker, executive director of the oncology service line for Kettering Health Network. Koelker points out the importance of having experts in multiple disciplines all working together to provide cancer care. She tells of walking the hallways and hearing physicians and therapists from several disciplines have informal conversations seeking best approaches for specific patients, an interdisciplinary approach that she says Kettering intended to foster. She celebrates the fact that Kettering’s team of experts that address mind, body and spirit of the patient can help patients get interdisciplinary care while having support to address the emotional and

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LIVE WELL DAYTON ›› CANCER CARE financial toll that cancer can take on a patient and their family. Cancer care in Dayton has a bright future. Dr. Linda Barney is an associate professor of surgery, associate director of the general surgery residency program at Miami Valley Hospital and director of the Division of General Surgery at Wright State Physicians. She says patients not only have access to a wide range of experts and technologies to help them in their recovery they also have access to a number of clinical trials that may be suitable for specific situations. The training that future surgeons receive is particularly robust, and much has changed in recent years. There is the opportunity to learn laparoscopic and robotic-surgery techniques, which are commonly used in surgeries involving the gastrointestinal tract and the pelvis, such as those involving urological, gynecological and lower pelvic cancers. Even though medical education today involves learning about a great deal of

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technology that has become commonplace in the past two to three decades, Barney says students “still need to learn the tried and true.” The ability to use conventional techniques as well as minimally invasive ones allows the surgeon the most flexibility in treating the specific patient’s needs. According to the American Cancer Society, both men and women have a onein-three lifetime risk of developing cancer, with some cancers more common than others. For example, men have a one-innine chance of developing prostate cancer but a one-in-435 chance of developing Hodgkin’s disease. Women have a one-ineight chance of developing breast cancer but only a one-in-833 chance of developing laryngeal cancer. The hard facts are that most of us will know someone or be someone who has to deal with a malignancy at some point in life. With the talents and resources of the area’s cancer surgeons and the teams of other experts getting beyond this scary diagnosis is more likely than ever. n

Dr. Linda Barney, Wright State Physicians

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937.245.7200 | wrightstatephysicians.org/surgery

The physicians and staff at Wright State Physicians are committed to providing patients with expert care. Wright State Physicians educates tomorrow’s physicians while providing exceptional health care in collaboration with the Dayton community. Wright State Physicians is composed of more than 100 physicians affiliated with the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. The group provides primary and specialty care in a wide range of specialized diagnostic and treatment services throughout the Dayton region. Wright State Physicians provides breast cancer care through its Department of Surgery. Linda Barney, M.D., and Melissa Roelle, M.D., are two leading experts in the treatment of breast cancer. They serve patients as experienced and trusted physicians in the Wright State Physicians Department of Surgery.

Linda Barney, M.D. Dr. Linda Barney’s areas of expertise include general surgery and laparoscopic surgery, trauma surgery and breast care. She is an associate professor of surgery at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, director of the Division of General Surgery at Wright State Physicians and associate director of the General Surgery Residency Program at Miami Valley Hospital. To make an appointment with Dr. Barney, call 937.245.7200 or 937.208.2552.

Melissa Roelle, M.D. Dr. Melissa Roelle’s areas of expertise include general surgery and breast care. She is an assistant professor of surgery at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, a surgeon with Wright State Physicians and medical director of the High Risk Breast Cancer Center at Miami Valley Hospital South. To make an appointment with Dr. Roelle, call 937.245.7200 or 937.208.2552.

Wright State Physicians Department of Surgery Miami Valley Hospital 30 E. Apple St., Suite 5253 Dayton, OH 45409 937.245.7200

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Past Meets the Future VA Medical Center, a Dayton landmark, dates back to Civil War days BY TIM WALKER

housands in the Miami Valley drive by it every day, but many don’t realize its importance as a living part of our nation’s history. For over 150 years, since just after the end of the Civil War, the Dayton VA Medical Center has proudly provided medical care for our country’s military men and women. The center rests on nearly 400 acres of land off West Third Street in Dayton, and the Dayton National Cemetery, located on the grounds there, serves as the final resting place for more than 50,000 souls. There are soldiers from every major American conflict interred at the cemetery, with some dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War. “We were one of the first VA centers in the nation,” says Ted Froats, himself an Iraq War veteran and public affairs officer for the Dayton VA Medical Center for the last five years. “President Abraham Lincoln, in his final speech before Congress, said the nation needed to heal the wounds of the Civil War and ‘to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow

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and his orphan.’ And that is the VA’s mission now.” With more than 2,000 employees, the Dayton VA Medical Center is one of the largest employers in the Dayton region, and more than 40,000 veterans receive treatment at the hospital there annually. In a typical year the medical center also provides for over 520,000 outpatient visits. While its primary function is a medical center there is a strong sense of history at the location, as well. The Dayton VA Medical Center was one of three veterans administration centers in the United States when it was established by Lincoln. The other two were located in Augusta, Maine, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The third was originally to have been located in West Virginia’s White Sulphur Springs, but when railroad service to the area was judged inadequate the Dayton site was chosen. The first veterans arrived at the VA from Camp Chase, near Columbus, in September of 1867. The Dayton VA was designated a National Historic Landmark District by Congress in 2012, a true honor—of the over 90,000 locations listed on the country’s National Register of Historic Places,only 2,500 are recognized as National Historic Landmarks.

The Dayton VA Medical Center was one of three veterans administration centers established by President Abraham Lincoln after the Civil War. Today, the facility treats 40,000 veterans a year. “There aren’t too many of those in the nation,” says Froats. “We also received another honor recently. In 2017, we were selected by the VA secretary to become the home of the future National VA History and Heritage Center. So there will be a history center here in Dayton that will talk about veterans affairs history throughout the country. So that’s a great honor that we’re working to build.” The new museum is expected to create more than 400 long-term jobs, as well as increasing tourist visits to the Dayton area. Whether providing medical services to our nation’s living veterans or honoring those who have departed, the Dayton VA Medical Center remains a vital link to our nation’s history and Dayton’s contributions to it. n

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Bing’s Story: The Art of Living Celebrated Dayton artist is grateful for each day of his life As an artist, Willis “Bing” Davis is deeply thoughtful and reflective. He lets pieces develop on their own while waiting patiently for found materials to reveal their repurposed use. “They’ll tell me when they’re finished,” he says. But when it came to a recent cancer diagnosis his response was incredibly swift. “My wife and I said, ‘Well, let’s move forward and see if we can address this,’” says the muchloved Dayton artist and teacher. “Within a week or so we proceeded to go ahead with the operation and hope for the best.” A Spot of Concern Premier Health pulmonologist Dr. Murthy V. Gollamudi had been monitoring a spot on Davis’ lung annually for several years. When Gollamudi performed a biopsy the spot turned out to be cancerous. Dr. Jose R. Rodriguez, a surgeon at Miami Valley Hospital, recommended robotic surgery to remove the tumor. “Mr. Davis’ cancer was in the high part of the lung, or the root of the lung,” explains Dr. Rodriguez. “In addition to removing the cancer we also performed a lymphadenectomy, or removal of the lymph nodes. If we had only removed the cancer the recurrence rate would have been much higher.” Davis says he’s grateful for the time Rodriguez and his staff took to educate him and his family about the procedure. “I was aware that they were really doing all they could for me,” he says. “Each one that came in you could see their expertise and professionalism, and that they were a part of that team.” Davis also is thankful for his relatively quick recovery, and spending just two days in Miami Valley Hospital. “I don’t have my full energy back, and I know I’ll have a new normal, but whatever it’s going to be and however much time I have to work I’m grateful for it,” he says. “As a matter of fact, I think work is medicine, too.” The Battle Goes On Davis was fortunate to be accepted into a yearlong clinical trial program and is now receiving immunotherapy under the care of oncologist Dr. Satheesh K. Kathula to hopefully prevent the cancer from returning. Immunotherapy is gaining popularity as an alternative to chemotherapy because it is much

less toxic, says Kathula. “I think we’ll be treating cancer differently in years to come, with more oral treatments, more targeted treatments, more immunotherapies,” he says. “They’re getting away from intravenous (IV) chemo in a lot of patients, and we are seeing good responses in many, many areas.” There are a lot of new trials and treatments in the pipeline, says Kathula and it is a “huge plus” to have such treatments available locally. Rodriguez agrees. “There is no reason to leave Dayton for high-quality care,” he says. “We have great oncologists, the latest robotic technology, a great program and many years of combined experience here.”

Dr. Jose R. Rodriguez

“I feel very fortunate to have been in a situation to receive such expert care at a time when I needed it the most,” Davis says. “It was an added bonus to see these medical scholars of color using their skills to help me.” Positive Thoughts Davis initially feared what his care team might find, but remained positive. “I thought to myself, ‘Going under the anesthesia if I don’t wake up my work was done. If I wake up then there’s still more to do,’” he says.

Dr. Satheesh K. Kathula

“I’m just glad that I have the opportunity to continue to do some of the things that I enjoy—making art, being alive, appreciating the day,” Davis says. “When people look at my work I want them to feel a joy, a vitality, the energy. There’s a positiveness to being alive.”

Dr. Murthy V. Gollamudi

LIVE WELL DAYTON ›› HIGHER EDUCATION

Helping Students Succeed Kettering College assists in keeping tuition costs low and futures bright BY ERIC SPANGLER

t’s all about jobs. And not just any jobs, either. High-paying jobs. That’s the secret sauce to Kettering College’s low student loan default rate, say Kettering College officials. The school’s student loan default rate was 2.9 percent, according to the most recent report by the U.S. Department of Education. It’s more impressive when you compare that to the average Ohio college student loan default rate of 12.2 percent and the national average of 10.8 percent, according

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to the report. “We fluctuate between the middle 2 percent to the middle 4 percent, which as far as higher ed(ucation) goes that’s very good,” says Adam Brown, the college’s dean of student success. Very good indeed. And it’s all due to those high-paying, in-demand jobs that Kettering College’s graduates get immediately following graduation, says Nicholas Henson, the college’s director of finance. “Where we come out ahead is our students find employment at high rates,” he says. “It’s the employment of our students that creates that success.” And the reason Kettering College’s graduates are finding jobs right away is because the degrees they acquire are in the fields of health science, says Brown. “When you look at the Ohio job board and you look at the projections from the Department of Labor seven of the top 10 fastest growing jobs in the state are all health care,” he says. That’s why Kettering College, which offers eight degree programs in the health science

A recent report revealed that Kettering College’s student loan default rate was 2.9 percent, compared to the state average of 12.2 percent.

fields, has so many graduates who are successful at getting a high-paying job immediately so they can begin paying off any loans, says Brown. “If students do need to borrow they have a plan for repayment,” he says. Kettering College offers degree programs in health sciences, human biology, nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant, radiologic sciences and imaging, respiratory care and sonography. “They’re licensed professionals when they get out and they get jobs that pay decently,” says Henson. How decent is the pay? “On average they’re getting out of college with their licensure and they’re making somewhere between $25 to $31 dollars an hour,” says Brown. And the ability to earn that much money straight out of college allows them to start making their loan payments within the six-month time frame students have

Kettering College offers degree programs in health sciences, human biology, nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant, radiologic sciences and imaging, respiratory care and sonography.

to start repaying loans after they stop attending school, he says. The largest degree program is nursing, Brown says. “We usually take in between 80 to 90 (students) each year,” he says. And by the time normal attrition and retention take their toll the school usually graduates between 70 to 80 each year, says Brown. Most of those nursing graduates are snapped up by health care institutions. “Just in the Dayton area there’s usually well over 1,000 nursing positions between Premier (Health) and Kettering (Health

Network) that are open,” says Brown. More health-care positions continue to open up as health-care workers in the baby-boom generation—those born between 1946 and 1964—retire, he says. “A lot of the rad(iation) tech positions, a lot of the ultrasound tech positions they need to be filled so there’s a lot of demand for health science degrees and so we’re very fortunate in that,” he says. Henson says there’s a second factor driving the need to replace health-care workers in the baby-boom generation who

are retiring. “They’re leaving the workforce and they’re also using health care at a much higher rate,” he says. Many of Kettering College’s graduates go on to work in the Kettering Health Network, which owns the college, he says. “Kettering College is the education wing of Kettering Health Network and a lot of our employees are continuing education through Kettering College,” says Brown. One of the main reasons Kettering College exists is to enable the Kettering Health Network to receive employees from its student body, he says. Last year the Kettering Health Network had nearly 800 nursing position openings. “So we’re really working hard to have a collaborative approach,” says Brown. Another benefit of Kettering Health Network owning Kettering College is the ability to offer discounts of 30 percent on undergraduate tuition to students who work part time for the network while attending school, says Henson. “So it reduces the amount of debt that they have, thus less that they have to pay off when they finish,” he says. Brown says that’s all part of Kettering College’s strategy to help keep tuition low for students. “We’ve really worked hard to try to create some strategies that lower the cost,” he says. Another reason Kettering College has such a low student loan default rate is because of the financial counseling services the school offers. Kettering College is able to meet with students in their senior year to discuss their financial situation, says Brown. During that discussion students and counselors talk about the amount of debt students have and what their options are for repaying the loans in a timely manner, he says. “You could pay it off this fast or you could do the minimum payment and it could take this long,” says Brown. Those types of discussions with a financial aid counselor are standard with most colleges and universities, he says. “But a lot of times, based on size, it’s just really hard to get everybody when they’re exiting and graduating back in the financial aid office,” Brown says. Because of Kettering College’s small size it is able to make sure its seniors have that discussion with a financial aid officer, he says. It’s just one more way Kettering College helps its students succeed in the classroom—and in life. n DAYTON MAGAZINE . February/March 2019

In celebration of Dayton’s heritage of business accomplishments, Dayton Magazine, in partnership with the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, created the Dayton Business Hall of Fame to recognize the rich tradition of success and civic involvement of the region’s business community. The Dayton Business Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made a lasting contribution to the community in economic, cultural and civic endeavors. Inductees will be honored at the third annual Dayton Business Hall of Fame event at The Mandalay on March 7. Coldwell Banker Commercial is sponsoring the event and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is the community partner. For tickets visit dayton-live.com/events/dayton-business-hallof-fame19. BY TIM WALKER

Patricia McDonald

FORMER PRESIDENT, KEYBANK, DAYTON DISTRICT 2017 CHAIRWOMAN, DAYTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES INTERIM CEO, DAYTON SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY With over 30 years of experience managing financial services divisions dedicated to the affluent market, along with a lifetime of service on a variety of boards and committees, Patricia McDonald is familiar with the ideas of leadership, of community and of giving something back. “My parents influenced me with that,” McDonald says. “My father was in the Jaycees and when I became chair of the Dayton Area Chamber Board of Trustees I found an article, dated almost 50 years prior, which showed my father when he became chair of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. So he set the standard for me.” After she and her husband arrived in Dayton from North Carolina in 1989 McDonald went to work for National City Bank in Dayton. It was in that capacity that she was first asked by her boss to serve on its board, as well as on the board of the Dayton Ballet Association. From that point on, she remained committed to helping the community, serving on the boards of the Victoria Theatre Association, the Kettering Medical Center Foundation, the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance and the Better Business Bureau, among others. “Obviously many of us are influenced by family members and others around us who do good work,” she says. “I learned an amazing amount from some very stellar high-profile business men and women. I saw these pillars of our community serving in these capacities and so I learned a lot about nonprofit leadership. It’s not one thing, but many people who have inspired me.” — TIM WALKER

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BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

David Wyse

CHAIRMAN OF PROJECTS UNLIMITED INC. David Wyse’s involvement in Projects Unlimited Inc., the local electronics business which employs three generations of the Wyse family, goes back as far as he can remember. “My dad started the company back in 1951,” he says. “As a family business I’ve been involved since I was old enough to walk, but I actually started working here when I was 10 years old—when it’s your dad there are no child labor laws.” Projects Unlimited Inc., an aerospace contract electronics manufacturer, is based in Dayton near the crossroads of Interstate 75 and Interstate 70. It builds electronics for audio applications and the aerospace industry, and electronics control boxes for a wide variety of applications.

Greg McAfee

PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER OF MCAFEE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Greg McAfee began operating a business out of his garage in November 1990. McAfee Heating and Air, which now sets the standard for HVAC services in the Miami Valley, was launched there—with a used truck, $274 and McAfee himself as the only employee. “I’m extremely blessed,” McAfee says. “From the very beginning, when I was operating from a kitchen table, I wanted to do things differently. I wore a uniform from day one, even when I was the company’s only employee. My truck was always clean and professionally lettered, no paperwork on the dash. I would run calls any time, whenever my customers needed me. I wanted to serve people better… we tried to raise the bar.” Sticking to those principles and serving Dayton residents better has certainly paid off for the entrepreneur. McAfee Heating and Air has a stellar reputation in the local

communit y, and McAfee now has a crew of nearly 50 professionals working day and n ig ht to ensu re the comfort and safety of its many customers. Born in Ak ron and raised in Mansfield, McAfee moved to the Dayton area when he was 19 years old. He was employed at Firestone for three years, then served t wo yea rs i n t he United States Marine Corps before coming back to his job and night school, where he learned the ins and outs of the HVAC business.

“They’re not our products,” says Wyse. “They’re our customers’ products. They design them and we build them.” Projects Unlimited has expanded over the years since its inception, and now employees more than 160 people. Even with all its growth, however, Projects Unlimited Inc. has maintained a family focus. The company is now run by Wyse’s son Chris Wyse, CEO and president. In 2012 Projects Unlimited and Chris Wyse were recognized by Ernst and Young, which awarded Chris Wyse the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award in manufacturing for the South Central Ohio and Kentucky region. Sixteen years earlier, Wyse received the same award, making Projects Unlimited one of the few companies to have two Entrepreneurs of the Year working in management. — TIM WALKER

“A lot of the things that I was doing out of that garage—we still have that same culture today,” he says. — TIM WALKER

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BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

Wilbur and Orville Wright

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS CO. The names of Wilbur and Orville Wright are known worldwide, and with good reason. As the developers of sustained, powered and controlled flight, and the inventors of the world’s first heavierthan-air flying machine, the two brothers from Dayton truly transformed the world for all time. The Wright brothers’ most important contribution to aviation was the conception and development of an effective control system for aircraft. Without their concepts of control—ones still in use by all aviators today—the airplane would never have become a safe or practical means of transportation. A little known fact, however, is that even with brother Wilbur Wright’s untimely death in 1912 at the age of 45, the Wright legacy continued and extended beyond the invention of the airplane. In 1910 the two brothers opened the world’s first civilian flight training school in Montgomery, Alabama. In 1918, Orville helped to design the Liberty Eagle, an unmanned “aerial torpedo,” which was the forerunner of today’s guided missiles. In 1924, working with James Jacobs, Orville developed and patented the split flap, which slowed airplanes in steep dives and later became an important component in World War II aircraft. In 1933, his tests of automobile shapes in a wind tunnel led to the first aerodynamically designed automobiles, and in 1942 Orville designed an encryption machine for the US Navy. In 1948, Orville died after a heart attack in Dayton. He was 76 years old. The Wright brothers technological contributions to our world cannot be overestimated. — TIM WALKER

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BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

Alan Pippenger

PRESIDENT OF THE REQUARTH CO. Alan F. Pippenger, the president of The Requarth Co., will tell you his success is built on the solid foundation of the five generations who came before him. After all, the lumber company, a local institution which once supplied wood to the Wright Brothers, was founded in 1860 by apprentice woodturner Frederick August Requarth, the great-greatgrandfather of the current president. For 160 years now, The Requarth Co., located on Monument Avenue, has provided Dayton residents with all the services of a traditional lumberyard, featuring a mill suitable for custom jobs, a massive on-site inventory of quality building materials for new construction and remodeling, and now a kitchen and bathroom showroom. “The biggest change to the business during my time here,” says Pippenger, who has been president since 1994, “has been the addition of the kitchen and bath showroom in our facility here. It’s changed the nature of the business. But every generation over the years has had to confront changes—from the Depression to world wars to the Civil War—and each one has found ways to keep the business successful.” While he is honored and humbled over his recent induction into the Dayton Business Hall of Fame, Pippenger is quick to point out that he shares the award with the generations that have preceded him. A true family business, The Requarth Co. has weathered the changing business landscape for over a century now and promises to be servicing local customers far into the future. — TIM WALKER

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DAYTON ›› REAL ESTATE

Dayton’s Family Connection Ric Moody of Coldwell Banker Commercial Heritage leads the way BY TIM WALKER

hile there are a number of agencies you can turn to in the Miami Valley if you’re in the market to buy, sell or exchange commercial real estate, one of the most successful brokers in town knows the area like he was born and raised here—because he was. Richard (Ric) J. Moody, 65, is the managing broker and an auctioneer for Coldwell Banker Commercial Heritage and hails from the city of Kettering. For years he was widely known in the area as the driving force behind Dayton Commercial Realty and National 1031 Exchange Consultants, but he has spent the past two years overseeing the commercial brokerage for Coldwell Banker Heritage. Keeping the family business multigenerational, Moody’s two children, Paul and Allison, work along with their father as commercial brokers out of the company’s Centerville office, which is located at 8534 Yankee St. Patriarch Ric Moody graduated from Fairmont West High School in 1972 before going on to major in real estate at The Ohio State University in Columbus. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the Fisher College of Business there in 1978, and has lived in Centerville ever since. “We oversee nine different offices all over the Miami Valley,” Moody says. “We cover an area that stretches from Troy to just north of Cincinnati. There’s also a brand new office

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opening in January of 2019 down in Monroe, Ohio, right next to the outlet mall there.” When asked what the market is like for commercial real estate in the Dayton area Moody is enthusiastic. “The market has been booming for five years,” he says. “The economy has come back and it’s just exploding. There are 465 different agents in Coldwell Banker Heritage—mainly residential, of course—but of that there are a number who work strictly in commercial real estate as well.” When approached by a new client with commercial property needs Moody does a quick assessment, determining what the client perceives their needs to be: whether they require office, retail or industrial space. Clients needing more space may be interested in either buying or leasing and the broker will outline the pros and cons of each—or they may be looking to disperse

with all or part of their current space. Whatever the customer’s particular needs Moody and his team will work closely with them, professionally and efficiently, to best determine and then provide whatever services the client requires. Just a short list of the different types of real estate projects that Moody has developed, built, owned and managed over the years include commercial and industrial buildings, office buildings, shopping centers, university student housing, apartment, single family homes, residential condominiums, motels, restaurants, health and racquet clubs, nursing homes, retirement housing complexes and self-storage facilities. Ric Moody and his team can be reached at the Coldwell Banker Commercial Heritage office in Centerville by calling 287-0072 or by email at ric.moody@cbcworldwide.com. n

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New Head of School The Miami Valley School welcomes Elizabeth Cleary as its leader BY JENNIFER PAT TERSON LORENZET TI

ounded in 1964 by a group of parents seeking academic rigor for their students, The Miami Valley School has grown to become the only independent school in Dayton that is not religion-based. With a mission “to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens,” MVS specializes in preparing students for college and for lifelong learning. The school is small enough for individualized attention. It currently enrolls 485 students in early childhood through 12th grade, allowing for a 9:1 student teacher ratio. All of the MVS students go on to some of the nation’s top colleges. Although the school is tuition based, nearly half of all students receive financial aid. According to Susan Strong, assistant head of school for external affairs, “if it’s for the right kid we’ll make it happen.” This past year MVS welcomed its seventh Head of School, Elizabeth Cleary. Leading independent schools is in Cleary’s blood; her father was also a head of school and she grew up hearing stories of the challenges of leadership at the dinner table. Cleary has served as head of other schools and she says she was attracted to MVS because of the work being done with experiential learning and the immersion method of education. “I was excited by what was being done that no one knew about,” she says. Cleary says she has found MVS to be

“a match from the beginning” for her strengths and passions. “There’s a palpable joy in the school,” she says, sharing that one student told her “it feels like there’s a lot of love” at MVS. There is also a lot of academic challenge at MVS. The school leads trips to destinations around the globe for students to immerse themselves in different cultures. Even at home, the students enjoy multidisciplinary experiences that offer opportunities for deep learning. For example, the school includes a maker space where students can create and prototype their own inventions; students learning languages like Mandarin write instructions for the pieces in these languages. The richness of the MVS curriculum is

partly due to the expertise of the faculty. The school hires subject-matter experts, not just education experts, to teach its students. Language instructors might be polylingual or native speakers, and science classes might be taught by those with advanced degrees in the subject. As the first female head of school, Cleary is excited about the opportunities that she has to continue to guide the school and its students forward. She hopes to do more to connect the school to the community, both by increasing school involvement and working to be viewed as an asset to the Dayton area. She also hopes to encourage alumni to engage with their school in even greater numbers. n DAYTON MAGAZINE . February/March 2019

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