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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

Michelle Moody | Michelle.Moody@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Laura Leavitt | Laura.Leavitt@LifestylePubs.com

Welcome Home THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME IS THAT IT'S THE ONLY ONE

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Tera Michelson AD DESIGNER

Miranda Williams

EXACTLY LIKE IT. Sure, your neighbors’ homes may have a similar style or paint

LAYOUT DESIGNER

color, but the way you decorate each room and the memories you create are what

Dana Rudolph

make it uniquely yours. Our features this month are all about helping you create your dream home. We have stories on kitchen remodels, the latest security system capabilities, trends in stone and more. We also shine the spotlight on the Pantone color of 2020 by

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Katie Bray, Alexandra Frost, Tera Michelson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Len Kaltman—West Chester Corporate Photography

showing ways to work “classic blue” into your home and wardrobe. Whether you’re new to the area or have called West Chester & Liberty “home” your entire life, we hope you’ll find something in this month’s issue to make you feel a sense of welcoming every time you walk through your door. So find your favorite comfy spot to curl up and enjoy our annual home issue.

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STATE OF THE SCHOOLS

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020

FEATURES 18 Rev Up a Rundown Kitchen Restore, Refresh or Remodel with Local Franchise Kitchen Tune-Up

24 Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue Explore Local Products in Bold Shades of Blue this Spring

30 Safe and Secure Four Updates in Home Security and Automation

24 18

32 Renew with the ReStore Local Home Improvement Store Supports Affordable Home Builds

DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Open House

24 Trend Setter 30 Tech Savvy 32 Giving Back 36 Culinary Creations 40 Lifestyle Calendar 46 Parting Thoughts

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AROUND TOWN

CHAMBER ALLIANCE HOSTS AWARDS UNDER THE BIG TOP The West Chester-Liberty Chamber Alliance will host their Annual Celebration with an exciting new event this year on March 5. The annual celebration provides Chamber members and guests with networking opportunities as they honor businesses and individuals who foster community locally. There were many worthy nominees for the Chamber Alliance's awards this year. This year’s Chamber Member of the Year is Britt Scearce of Emery Federal Credit Union, and Tom Daskalakis of UC West Chester Hospital has won the Businessperson of the Year Award. Brie Louder Saxon is this year’s Emerging Leader, and Maggard

GRANTS FOR SHAMROCK SHUFFLE CHARITY TEAMS

Memorials will take home the Citizen of the Year award. Both Kleingers Group and Taziki’s

The Community Foundation of West Chester/ Liberty’s

Shamrock

Shuffle,

presented

Mediterranean Café will receive the Beautification

Awards. Edge Teen Center wins the Community

AstraZeneca, is a 5K/10K and Community Block

Support Award this year. Finally, our Publisher,

Party hosting more than 4,000 participants on the

Michelle Moody, is receiving the Ambassador of

Square @ Union Centre in West Chester. The 2020

the Year Award.

event is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, with run-

In addition to the regular festivities, there will be

ners starting at 9 a.m. and a block party at Union

circus-style entertainment this year, from magi-

Centre after the race. All of the proceeds from the

cians to jugglers, knife throwers to aerial perform-

Shamrock Shuffle are invested back into the commu-

ers. Go online to purchase tickets to the event or for

nity through grants to local nonprofit organizations

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and participating Shuffle Gives Back Charity Teams. New this year, Park National Bank is offering a grant to the top 2 largest charity teams with first place receiving $1,500 and second place receiving $1,000. Learn more and register online with your favorite local charity team to help them win. TheShamrockShuffle.com

WEST CHESTER LEADING LAWYERS West Chester and Liberty Township professionals are making waves throughout Cincinnati. All four of Lyons & Lyons’ attorneys, Robert Lyons, Jonathan Fox, Kara Lyons and Kathleen Adams were named Leading Lawyers 2019 by Cincy Magazine. Leading Lawyers is an annual list of the top attorneys in the Tri-State area, as voted by their peers. The Lyons & Lyons attorneys will be featured in Cincy Magazine’s Power 100 issue. Congratulations to the team at Lyons and Lyons! LyonsAndLyonsLaw.com

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LAKOTA NEWS Online registration for grades K-12 is now open for 2020-2021. Kindergarten registration extends through April 14. Parents are encouraged to attend the Kindergarten Information Night on March 24 at 6 p.m. at the early childhood school in their attendance zone: CropperMap.com/Lakota. Lakota’s annual State of the Schools will be on March 11 at the Lakota West main campus. The school showcase begins at 6:30 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m. LakotaOnline.com

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RESTORE, REFRESH OR REMODEL WITH LOCAL FRANCHISE KITCHEN TUNE-UP ARTICLE TERA MICHELSON | PHOTOGRAPHY LEN KALTMANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; WEST CHESTER CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY

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THE KITCHEN IS THE ENGINE OF THE HOME. We naturally gather there to refuel and both kick-start and wind down our days. As with any engine, when the moving parts in the hardest working room in the house fail, it slows us down. The experts at local franchise Kitchen Tune-Up specialize in revving up rundown kitchens. Contrary to what you may have heard, updating a kitchen doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be an allor-nothing endeavor. Do as little or much as your kitchen requires for a refresh. Choose from Kitchen Tune-Upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five levels of services to get your kitchen back on track.

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Before: Dark wooden cabinets equal a darker space.

After: New hardware and countertops modernize the kitchen’s style.

Owners Matt and Laura Fields of West Chester brought Kitchen Tune-Up to the area just nine months ago. They are passionate about helping their neighbors make a positive change in their homes, starting with their cabinets. “Our focus is cabinets,” Laura explains. “We bring kitchens back to life.”

kitchen without the cost and time commitment of a total renovation project. “In our local communities, we see a lot of builder-grade cabinets—standard, honey oak cabinets,” Matt shares. “Many people want to get rid of them.” “Painting is a good short-term fix, lasting about two to five years,” he says.

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ues. “We offer all sorts of styles, including add-ons and

makes a big difference in one day, bringing back its sparkle.

upgrades. We can install soft-close hinges and drawers,

If you like the color and style of your existing cabinets, opt

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for a quick “1 Day Tune-Up,” complete with cabinet repairs,

vices make it look like you’ve got brand-new cabinets.”

restorative deep cleaning and new knobs and handles. “Our goal is to restore existing cabinets to 90% like new,”

“You would think you were in a different kitchen,” Laura adds.

Matt says. “We can restore stained wood by doing repairs on

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“The next level is to redoor or reface,” Matt contin-

When your kitchen loses its luster, Kitchen Tune-Up

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“For homeowners, there are so many moving components, it’s hard to keep track of everything and know what happens, in what order,” he explains. “We have partners that do countertops, flooring, painting and other projects. We are more than happy to step into a project manager role, get all the pieces together and coordinate the various parts to get the job done.” NOT JUST FOR KITCHENS With a focus on cabinetry, Kitchen Tune-Up isn’t only for the kitchen. They also update bathrooms, pantries, closets, laundry rooms, garages or anywhere else requiring storage cabinets. Experts recommend sealing natural stone countertops annually, and Kitchen Tune-Up offers a fast and effective 3-step process to clean, seal and polish granite countertops in any room. “We enjoy transforming dark and dated spaces to bright, modern and happy places,” says Matthew. “It can be a simple fix that lasts and looks beautiful.”

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EXPLORE LOCAL PRODUCTS IN BOLD SHADES OF BLUE THIS SPRING

THERE IS A SWEET SPOT WHERE THE COLORS ARE CLASSIC AND COMFORTABLE, FAMILIAR BUT NEVER BORING. This year’s Pantone Color of the Year is a color we’ve all seen countless times but maybe haven’t taken a moment to appreciate: Classic Blue 19-4052. “PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue [is] a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking.” The Pantone organization created five complete color palettes featuring Classic Blue to guide people on how to bring this year’s special shade into their lives at work or at home. Each palette conveys a different mood, showcasing the versatility of Classic Blue. To learn more, visit Pantone.com. You probably have some Classic Blue in your home already, but we found local merchants who offer items in this hue to share with you. Add a bold touch of Classic Blue to your style and decor for a vibrant start to Spring.

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ARTICLE LAURA LEAVITT | PHOTOGRAPHY LEN KALTMAN— WEST CHESTER CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY

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HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS AND SMART LOCKS Security systems where you race to deactivate the code on the wall are long gone. Everything is app-integrated, Wi-Fi connected and keyless. You can even arm your system from your Apple watch. “Do you ever wonder if you locked the door on your way out? Or go all the way home just to let someone in? Smart Locks take any worry out of getting into your home,” Alison explains.

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GIVING BACK

RENEW ARTICLE KATIE BRAY | PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE MOODY AND PROVIDED

W ITH THE RESTORE 32

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LOCAL HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE SUPPORTS AFFORDABLE HOME BUILDS

SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. It’s the time

“I actually volunteered with Habitat back when I

of year that calls for new beginnings, home improve-

was in high school and participated in a service trip

ment projects and a thorough annual spring cleaning.

down to Texas,” Patrick recalls. “Then after I moved

This season, as you clean and declutter your home,

to Ohio, I wanted to find something in the non-profit

you can help keep waste out of landfills as well as

world. I happened to stumble upon the HFHGC web-

support the community by donating large or small

site, and they had an Assistant Manager position

home improvement goods to Habitat for Humanity

open. I’ve been with the company ever since and

ReStores. Each year, hundreds of tons of hard-to-

became Manager of the Fairfield store two years ago.”

dispose items are donated by individuals and compa-

The Habitat ministry in Cincinnati began in 1986

nies and recycled for building projects, saved from landfills across the country. The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati (HFHGC) ReStores not only allow local residents to purchase these goods at a fraction of the retail price, but they also provide funding for the local chapter of the international organization. “Everything in the store funds

those

Fairfield

builds,”

ReStore

says

Manager

Patrick Burns. “Just about all of the items in the store are donated, and all of the money that we’re making is going straight towards the [Habitat for Humanity] builds to help get folks out of poverty and able to

by a group of local Christians

“A L L OF T H E M O N E Y T H AT W E ’ R E M A K I N G I S G OI N G S T R A IG H T T OWA R D S T H E [ H A BI TAT F OR H U M A N I T Y ] BU I LDS TO H ELP GET F OL K S OU T OF P OV E R T Y A N D

Habitat

for

2013, Cincinnati Habitat and TriState Habitat merged to form Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati. In 2001, the first ReStore was built in Middletown, OH. According to Patrick, it has since become a primary funding source for HFHGC. While each of the Habitat ReStores is unique, all accept new and gently used home goods such as furniture, appliances, building materials and more. According to Patrick,

T H E I R OW N HO M E .”

cessfully sold items in Butler

Humanity

affordable

501(c)(3) non-profit. Later in

A BL E T O P U RC H A S E

purchase their own home.” builds

and was incorporated as a

housing

the most needed and sucCounty include furniture items like loveseats, chairs and dining room tables. “We also sell kitchen cabi-

for low-income local residents through donations

nets really well, making them our number two most-

and volunteer work. Homes are then sold without

sold item, followed by our flooring which is one of

profit in exchange for a down payment, labor from

the few items we purchase and sell brand-new,” says

the owner and ongoing interest-free payments.

Patrick. “So, when people are redoing their kitchens

It’s this mission that inspired Patrick as a teen

and getting rid of old cabinets, we can take those as

and ultimately led to him joining the organization

long as they’re not damaged or broken. I think that’s

full-time as an adult.

the thing that most people don’t think to donate.”

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

“W H EN PEOPLE A R E R EDOI NG THEIR K ITCHENS A ND GET T I NG R I D OF OLD C A BI N ETS, W E C A N TA K E T HOSE A S LONG A S T H E Y ’ R E N O T DA M AG E D O R You can drop off your new or gently used home goods to donate at a ReStore location, or you can call and arrange for employees to drive to you to pick up large items. Along with home items, ReStores also accept and recycle various electronics and metals such as copper, brass, steel, aluminum and iron. “We’ll pretty much take anything that’s metal because we can scrap it,” Patrick explains. “We take in and test appliances and we can also scrap them if needed. We actually have a company that picks up these items from our store and recycles them for us. The only things along those lines that we can’t accept are Cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors, but we’ll take computers, laptops, VCRs, DVD players, cameras, video game systems and basically any type of electronics.” Find lists of acceptable items and more information about donations and volunteering online. HFHGC ReStores are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whether you’re remodeling, spring cleaning or downsizing, consider donating home goods to any of the area’s five ReStore locations to support local families and to pave the way for their future. In the process, you might also find some great deals on spruce-up items for your own home at great prices, furthering the work of the ReStore. HABITAT OF HUMANITY OF GREATER CINCINNATI’S RESTORE 4655 Dixie Highway, Fairfield 513.893.1102 HabitatCincinnati.org/Restore

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

2, 4

between 3 and 7 p.m. to enjoy the

at 7 p.m. on March 6 or 7 and expe-

arts, complimentary wine and nib-

rience the fun of the Spring Musical.

bles. SharonvilleCulturalArts.org

HopewellJr.LakotaOnline.com

6-8

FROZEN JR.

MEMORY CAFE

East will host their fair on March 2

Come see as the cast of Frozen Jr. at

Memory Cafes serve as a social

and Lakota West will have theirs on

Plains Jr. School shows us the power

gathering for those with early-stage

March 4, both from 6 to 8 p.m. at the

of sisterly love with their amazing

dementia along with their caregivers

main campuses. LakotaOnline.com

Spring musical. Performances will

where guests partake in a variety of

be March 6 at 7:30 p.m.; March 7 at

fun, relaxing group activities. Come

3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and March 8 at

by at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7

3 p.m. PlainsJr.LakotaOnline.com

at MidPointe Library Monroe to par-

ART GALLERY OPENING: JEREMY SMITH

6-7

SUMMER FUN FAIR

Lakota High Schools, Main Campus

Explore

your

options

the

Lakota Summer Fun Fair and find the best options for your summer activities throughout the area. Lakota

Westheimer Gallery

First

Friday

Sharonville

Cultural

the

ANNIE JR.

Hopewell Jr. School

7, 21 WINTER FARMER’S MARKET

Center

Hopewell Jr. School’s cast for Annie

Westheimer Gallery, where a new

Jr. are ready to warm your hearts with

The West Chester Farmers Market

exhibition of Jeremy Smith’s artwork

the journey of an orphan girl and her

moves inside for the winter months,

will be open to the public. Stop by

faithful pup. Come to performances

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

JAZZ SUNDAY WITH GREG ABATE

SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K/10K

Muhlhauser Barn, but bundle up –

Enjoy the cool jazz music of inter-

You’ll be feeling lucky when you sign

this park rental facility is not heated.

national jazz artist Greg Abate on

up for the Community Foundation

WestChesterOH.org

Sunday March 8 at 2 p.m. at the

of West Chester/Liberty's 5K/10K

MidPointe Library West Chester

race this year! On March 14, join your

branch. Pick up your favorite books

friends and family at Union Centre

and multimedia items and then settle

to run or cheer and then learn more

KITE FLYING AT VOA

down for a nice afternoon concert.

about philanthropic organizations in

MidPointeLibrary.org

West Chester. WCLFoundation.org

STATE OF THE SCHOOLS

AGES AND STAGES SEMINAR

can be chilly on the open field, so

At 6:30 p.m. on March 11, join stake-

At 9 a.m. on March 21, visit Cincinnati

dress warmly. WestChesterOH.org

holders from all over the Lakota Local

Children’s at the Liberty campus for

Schools to hear about our district and

an informative seminar on parenting.

meet others interested in seeing our

This month's discussion focuses

schools succeed. The address will

on the risks and signs of vaping,

be held at Lakota West High School.

drugs and alcohol. It will give you

but the local products are still available with Spring around the bend. Shop local on Saturday March 7 and March 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Winter markets meet under the roof of the

MidPointe Library West Chester

Union Centre

VOA Museum

The PIGS Aloft organization flies kites once a month at the large lawn at the VOA Museum. Join them on March 8 between noon and 4 p.m. for a high-flying good time. The wind

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Cincinnati Children’s - Liberty

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Meet at DogBerry Brewing on

and apply in your parenting life.

March 24 at 7 p.m. for the discussion.

CincinnatiChildrens.org

MidPointeLibrary.org

COLLEGE SAFE CLASS

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE MidPointe Library,

sage breakfast—a sweet deal. Tickets

College SAFE classes are 10-hour

West Chester, Community Room

are $7 and available at the door, with

courses

offered

Chester

Police

Lakota West High School

JAZZ N CAKES

Lakota West High School

On March 28 from 8 a.m. to noon, support Lakota West Bands and get a tasty pancake, egg and sau-

Share with those who are most in

children under 3 eating for free!

need by giving the gift of life this

LakotaWestBands.org

girls

month. On March 25, give blood

the key elements of protecting

at the Community Room of the

themselves and self-awareness.

West Chester Branch of MidPointe

Offered from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Library. Appointments are available

for a five-day stretch, this series

from 1:30-7:30 p.m. using sponsor

begins once on March 23 and

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teach

the

West

Department

high-school-senior

again on March 30. Registration

28 MAX B. NIMBLE AND CHILDREN’S TELEVISION VOA Museum

27-29

On March 28, the VOA Museum will

PIPPIN

Max B. Nimble. Learn more about the

BOOKS ON TAP AT DOGBERRY BREWING

is required but the class is free. WestChesterOH.org

practical resources to take home

host Max Howard, a legendary radio actor in children’s educational series

Lakota East High School

ins and outs of the show, as well as the

The excitement and dazzle of the

broader landscape of educational pro-

theater come alive in Lakota East

grams for children. VOAMuseum.org

High School’s production of Pippin.

DogBerry Brewing Company

Tickets will be available for shows

Discuss books over brews at this

March 27-29 as well as April 2-4.

book club for adults. Engage with fel-

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We are always accepting submissions

low readers in a fun and casual envi-

for events you'd like to see included

ronment outside the library. Open to

in our Calendar section. Submissions

ages 21 and up, and the book for this

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

month is "Exhalation" by Ted Chiang.

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