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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Mark Andrea | mark.andrea@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Cheers to the New Year! AFTER 2020, WE ARE ALL IN NEED OF A RESET. The start of another year allows us the opportunity to set new goals in order to be the best version of ourselves. With this year’s Health & Wellness issue, we hope to assist you with starting off 2021 on the right foot. Speaking of feet, we sat down with Dr. Brarens owner of SureStep Foot & Ankle Medical Center to share his expert tips to ensure your feet stay healthy and ready to tackle your fitness resolutions. If you’re wanting tips for healthy and delicious meals,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 14 Fields of Possibilities Mason Youth Organization’s Challenger League makes space for athletes with special needs at Makino Park.

18 Brain Power The Brain Tumor Center at The Jewish Hospital offers groundbreaking treatments and patient-centered care.

24 Think Fresh & Healthy Make good-for-you choices in the new year with Detox and Superfood options at Frutta Bowls.

34 A Step Up In Safety Dr. Brarens offers advice for

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keeping feet and ankles safe and healthy while exercising.

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Giving Back

22 Healthy Lifestyle 24 Culinary Creations 28 Inspired By 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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Mason Deerfield (MADE) Chamber Member Appreciation Day The MADE Chamber hosted a Member Appreciation Day to thank every business they serve. A succulent from Kroger, Frisch’s pumpkin pie and Rooted Grounds coupon were delivered curbside to members at the Chamber office. Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle sponsored along with Emery Federal Credit Union, Frisch’s, Heritage Bank, Little Rascals Photography, Meijer, Republic Bank, Rooted Grounds Coffee Co., and Sharefax Credit Union. MADEChamber.org

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SUBARU OF KINGS AUTOMALL HELPING PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS

A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer. He

Subaru of Kings Automall has chosen The

their faith. Student speakers also gave speeches

Dragonfly Foundation as its “Hometown Charity”

about their love for Royalmont, referencing friends,

for the second year in a row as part of Subaru's

nice teachers and activities. Many also men-

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tioned prayer, Mass and learning about Jesus as

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challenged families to ponder how they are living

MHS AND GIRL SCOUTS ALUMNI RAISING AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Last year, Subaru of Kings Automall raised

January is National Slavery and Human

$39,768 for The Dragonfly Foundation. The funds

Trafficking Prevention month, and 2020 Mason High

raised helped provide critical supplies to pediat-

School (MHS) graduate and former Ambassador

ric cancer patients and their families during the

Girl Scout, Anvi Arora, recently took action

COVID-19 pandemic such as cleaning items, hand

to raise awareness about human trafficking for

sanitizer and gift cards for groceries and meal

her Girl Scouts Gold Award service project. Anvi

deliveries. The donation from Subaru of Kings

had two main target areas for her service proj-

Automall also helped address urgent needs for

ect: schools and the community.

families and helped Dragonfly deliver programs

She was able to work with Jonathan Cooper,

which enhance the quality of life for pediatric can-

Superintendent of Mason City Schools (MCS), Dr.

cer patients and their families.

Robyn Jordan, MCS Education Director and Ms. Katie

“We appreciate their generosity and support which

Post, MHS Social Studies Teacher to set up a school

allows us to help so many local families get through

awareness event and incorporate education on human

difficult times," says Christine Neitzke, Founder and

trafficking in the school curriculum. Anvi also created

Executive Director of The Dragonfly Foundation.

a Human Trafficking Awareness Club at MHS, and

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connected the MHS Inclusive Excellence Leadership Team with resources to raise awareness. In the community, she distrbuted more than 350 information packages and organized and moderated an online information session. It featured Maria Bausch, Anti-Trafficking program specialist with the Ohio Governor's Human Trafficking Task Force, Clare Iery, Senior Director, Ethics and Corporate Responsibility at Procter & Gamble and Nalini Bates, Senior Director, Global Supplier Citizen Leader at Procter & Gamble. HumanTraficking.Ohio.gov

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GIVING BACK

fields of possibilities MASON YOUTH ORGANIZATION’S CHALLENGER LEAGUE IS BUILDING BASEBALL FIELDS FOR ATHLETES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AT MAKINO PARK.

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A s a parent of a speci al needs child, I am excited about t hese fields bec ause t hey will be t heir speci al pl ace, buil t wit h t hem in mind and for t heir needs." -Jen Christmas AT MASON’S MAKINO PARK, SITE OF THE

Plans for the three fields include two with an

INCLUSIVE COMMON GROUND PLAY-

artificial turf that resembles a natural field and

GROUND, PLANS ARE MOVING FOR-

one with a rubberized surface to accommo-

WARD TO ADD THREE ACCESSIBLE BASE-

date wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

BALL FIELDS FOR THE YOUNG ATHLETES

All fields will remove barriers found on typical

OF THE MASON YOUTH ORGANIZATION

fields, ensuring accessible dugouts, bleachers,

(MYO) CHALLENGER LEAGUE.

restrooms and pathways from parking lots.

“As a parent of a special needs child, I

Fundraising for the fields recently received

am excited about these fields because they

a huge boost when the League was awarded

will be their special place, built with them in

a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist

mind and for their needs, so they won’t have

grant. The Challenger League was one of 40

to struggle as much,” remarks Challenger

national recipients who won by tallying the

League board member, Jen Christmas.

most community votes.

Jen’s son Zach has been part of the

Susan Murdock, MYO Challenger Board

Challenger League for five years. He has

Co-President remarks, “We are so thankful

multiple diagnoses including autism, con-

to the community of Mason and beyond for

genital malformations and hypertonia (low

voting for us and very grateful for the sup-

muscle tone). Jen explains, “It’s just not pos-

port of the community for our program. We

sible for him to play in a typical league. He

depend on volunteers and sponsors and the

joined the Challenger League and loves it,

community always comes out to help.”

because he can be like his peers and play a

Susan continues, “Moving forward we

sport. It’s exciting for him to go to school and

would love people and companies to sup-

talk about how he plays baseball.”

port us financially. We also always need vol-

Formed in 2012, the MYO Challenger League is open to males and females, ages

unteers, like our baseball buddies, who help our younger players succeed on the field.”

5-22. Currently, 100 athletes with special

These are fields of possibilities, providing

needs participate, coming from Mason and

opportunities for young aspiring athletes

surrounding communities.

with special needs to compete and achieve.

Jen reflects, “The league is wonderful. All

Jen and Susan agree, “The Challenger

kids are welcome. As a parent, the best part

League and the new baseball fields mean

of the league is hanging out in the stands,

everyone has a place to play.”

talking to other parents and cheering on our kids. For that hour on a Saturday afternoon

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you feel like a typical parent!”

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THE BRAIN TUMOR CENTER AT THE JEWISH HOSPITAL OFFERS GROUNDBREAKING TREATMENTS AND PATIENT-CENTERED CARE.

FACING A BRAIN TUMOR DIAGNOSIS IS WITHOUT

Dr. DiNapoli is a neurosurgeon at The Brain Tumor

QUESTION AN OVERWHELMING PROSPECT—AND

Center (BTC) at The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health. The

FOR VINCENT DINAPOLI, MD, PHD, IT ISN’T SOME-

BTC partners with Mayfield Brain & Spine, the region’s

THING TO TAKE LIGHTLY.

largest neurosurgical practice, and OHC (Oncology

“It’s critical to gather information you need to be com-

Hematology Care), the region’s largest oncology practice.

fortable and confident with your care team,” he says.

It comprises 33 physicians in eight medical specialties—

“You want physicians who have the knowledge, skill,

including neurosurgery, otolaryngology (ENT), radiation

experience and care to guide you through this process.”

oncology and medical oncology, as well as highly trained

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nurse practitioners, registered nurses and medical physicists. The

many challenges. We must continuously improve ourselves and

BTC also features the region’s only fellowship-trained team of phy-

the techniques we employ, ensuring no stone is left unturned that

sicians who treat tumors of the skull base.

could potentially provide someone a better outcome.”

“We have assembled a multidisciplinary team with a passion for tak-

Also in 2020, The BTC was recognized by the North American

ing care of our brain tumor patients,” says Dr. DiNapoli. “The outcomes

Skull Base Society (NASBS) Team Honor Roll. Because skull

achieved compare favorably to the best institutions in the nation.”

base tumors are located near areas that control your senses in

In February 2020, Dr. DiNapoli was the first surgeon in the U.S.

the head and neck, the team includes otolaryngologists, plastic

to utilize GammaTile therapy for the treatment of newly diagnosed

surgeons and neurosurgeons who work together during these

malignant brain tumors. GammaTile is a permanently implanted

complex surgical procedures.

device that uses radiation to minimize the risk of tumor growth and maximize tumor control.

“Every skull base case at our center is operated on by two attending skull base surgeons,” Dr. DiNapoli says. “This not only

“Adopting the GammaTile technology at our center allows

allows for checks and balances in the decision-making process,

us to implement this new technology efficiently and provide an

but also keeps the operative team fresh during these very long

opportunity for our patients to receive cutting-edge care close to

operations lasting up to 8-12 hours—it’s a unique arrangement that

home,” he says. “The treatment of brain tumor patients presents

I believe provides exceptional outcomes.”

CONTINUED >

Dr. Vincent DiNapoli with patient, Joseph Feds. CityLifestyle.com/MasonandDeerfield

BRAIN POWER (CONTINUED)

“Our priorities are clear: providing the most effective treatment so you can get back to living tumor-free.” - Robin Baldauf, Director of Nursing The care delivered after these operations is equally import-

Two such patients include Haley Halcomb and Tricia Patty.

ant to the outcome for patients. For Director of Nursing Robin

Haley had been suffering from headaches, nausea, dizziness

Baldauf, investments in education, training and patient-cen-

and fatigue for several years before she learned the true source of

teredness sets the BTC apart.

her discomfort. An MRI revealed an acoustic neuroma (a benign

“As a nurse, we understand that patients have very different goals

tumor that had wrapped itself around her vestibular nerve) that

and expectations,” she says. “Other neuro facilities look at the patient’s

was placing pressure on the adjacent brain stem. Thanks to a

test results and let them know what the treatment should be. For our

successful retrosigmoid craniotomy by Drs. DiNapoli and Joseph

team, the patient is the key player and has all the information before

Breen, she is “back to a complete, normal life.”

making a decision about treatments. The personalized care you receive here ensures you’ll never feel like a number or research subject.”

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Tricia is running half-marathons thanks to excellent cancer care at the BTC. Three years after her diagnosis of malignant

melanoma, Tricia reaps the benefits of state-of-the-art technology, like Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Thanks to a more precise technique to pinpoint each tumor and reduced radiation to the normal brain, Gamma Knife is outpatient and minimally invasive. “We don’t spend a lot on advertising and marketing—we spend our time on outcomes and treating people as if they were our own family,” says Robin. “Our priorities are clear: providing the most effective treatment so you can get back to living tumor-free.”

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give them an option for care that they can trust

COMES TO YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH—MAYBE MORE SO THIS

and is kid-focused, but is also easy and fast.”

YEAR THAN EVER BEFORE. This winter, you may be wondering, what can be expected for flu season amid COVID-19? “The short answer is we don’t know exactly what to expect,” says

Kids Express focuses on caring for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years with everyday conditions such as:

Lisa Ziemnik, MD, division chief of urgent care and Kids Express at

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Dayton Children’s Hospital. “What we do know is that all of the same

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measures we have been taking to prevent COVID-19, such as good

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hand washing, mask wearing and social distancing, are also mea-

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sures that prevent the flu and other infectious diseases.”

+ Sore/strep throats

If your child does get sick this winter and you can’t get into your pediatrician, what should you do? Luckily, West Chester and Mason are the home to the only pedi-

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atric-focused retail clinics in the state of Ohio—Dayton Children’s

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Kids Express. Along with the convenience that comes with a retail

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health clinic, Kids Express offers online scheduling and the comfort

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of knowing your child will be seen by a pediatric-trained nurse prac-

+ Vomiting, diarrhea

titioner in a clean, safe and friendly environment. “We know that parents are busy and need options,” says Dr. Ziemnik. “We also know that when their child gets sick, many times

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they already have a pretty good idea what is wrong. We wanted to

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DAYTON CHILDREN'S KIDS EXPRESS 8809 Wilkens Blvd., Mason 45040 513.701.6907, ChildrensDayton.org/kids-express-info

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infants, kids and teens. Their pedi-

leave the house. If you do need to

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atric nurse practitioners can see

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kids ages 6 weeks to 18 years.

spot for you at one of their loca-

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CULINARY CREATIONS MAKE GOOD-FOR-YOU (AND DELICIOUS) CHOICES IN THE NEW YEAR WITH DETOX AND SUPERFOOD OPTIONS AT FRUTTA BOWLS.

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H E A L T H Y IF MAKING HEALTHIER CHOICES IS ON YOUR MIND THIS MONTH, FRUTTA BOWLS IN MASON IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO FIND PLENTY OF FRESH OPTIONS. Whether you pick-up a smoothie in the morning, have bowls catered for your office lunch or grab some protein bites before your next workout, they have you covered. We tried two of their healthiest options, the Detox smoothie (kale, banana, pineapple, chia seeds) and Superfood bowl (blended açaí, kale and pitaya base with banana, strawberry, granola, chia seed and coconut flake toppings).

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Detox smoothie & Superfood bowl

Frutta Bowls

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Replace the granola in the Superfood bowl with almonds for a healthy crunch. Gluten-free granola is also available.

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We love the Savory Avocado or Go Bananas Toasts to make it a full meal!

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Both the Detox smoothie and Superfood bowl are not only sweet, refreshing treats, they feature only whole fruits, seeds and greens. If you’re unsure about kale, don’t be! You won’t even know the nutrient-rich leafy green is a star ingredient. 24

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ARTICLE DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL IF SOMEONE WERE TO ASK YOU, “WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?” how would

you reply? Would you talk about your job or your family? Would you tell them about a dream you’re chasing or a goal you’re trying to meet? What we give our lives to says a lot about who we are. For forty years now, I’ve gotten out of bed in the morning with one single focus: adding value to leaders

I’ve spent decades learning what it takes to trans-

who will multiply value to others.

form communities and countries, and with my

Because of that focus, I’ve authored over 80 books

writing partner, Rob Hoskins, have produced a

on relationships, equipping people, attitude, and lead-

book that offers step by step instruction on how

ership, all with the purpose of expanding my reach to

leaders—people who care to make a difference—

add value to leaders.

can produce transformation in their own backyard.

Four decades, dedicated to making better leaders.

It’s a book written for everyone—including you.

But now, as I enter into my fifth decade, my purpose

You are a potential catalyst for change in your

has expanded. I still get out of bed with the goal of

community, no matter where you live, no matter

adding value to leaders who will multiply value to

what you do. All it takes is your willingness to

others, but there’s an even greater purpose behind it all.

step up as a leader. Harriet Tubman once said,

Transformation. I want to see our world transformed

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always

into one where every human being is encouraged and

remember, you have within you the strength, the

allowed to live to their full potential. Imagine what it would

patience, and the passion to reach for the stars

be like to live in a world where everyone—men, women,

and change the world.”

children—were equipped and empowered to live a life of deep purpose. We would truly see a transformed world.

RENOWNED LEADERSHIP COACH DETAILS HOW CHANGE IN A COMMUNITY CAN START WITH ONE PERSON: YOU

If you dream of changing your community, or city, or country, you must not only dream, you must

That’s the message of my latest book, Change Your

also act. Many things in life just happen, but pos-

World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference.

itive change isn’t one of them. Changing anything

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in our world requires someone to be the catalyst. Someone like you.

Dr. John C. Maxwell

Leaders like you become catalysts for change when they do three things: pick a problem to address, invite others to join

1. Pick a Problem to Address A leader can never become a catalyst until he or she first takes

them, and do what they

ownership of the problem they wish to solve. You cannot rally

can where they are.

days; people know when a leader is being half-hearted, and they

people to a cause that you aren’t willing to own, especially these don’t respect it. When you pick a problem to solve or a cause to rally around, you must have conviction in order to succeed. Over the years, I’ve learned that whenever I feel a sense of conviction about an issue, I need to start moving in the direction I believe I should go, even if I’m uncertain. Action creates ownership, and ownership creates credibility with people. And you need that credibility because transformation cannot be done by one person alone—we all need people to join us on the journey. CONTINUED >

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2. Invite Others to Join You When you’ve settled on the problem you want to tackle you should immediately begin looking for others to join you. In the book, Rob and I recommend starting with friends and family; you already have influence with them, and chances are you’re of like mind in many areas. Go to those family members who frequently ask you for advice or seek your opinion on personal matters, as you likely have greater influence with them. To move beyond family, however, you’ll need to take a leap of faith and begin sharing your passion for solving the problem with other people. Passion attracts, and when people come to you with interest, don’t be afraid to ask them what they think or invite them to improve your ideas. Empowering people to help you creates a bond, and once that bond is established, you will quickly discover who you can truly work with and invite them to take action with you.

3. Do What You Can Where You Are Action is the final step. It doesn’t have to be big or grand; it doesn’t even have to be guaranteed of success. Nothing happens in life until someone does something, and once you take your first step, the next step will come into focus. Remember that transformation is a process, not an event. It takes time and repeated action to bring about positive change. So focus on purpose, not perfection, and do what you know to do. These three steps may seem too simple, but I assure you they work. The goal of all transformational movements is making things better however possible. Incremental change is better than the status quo; and when you’re truly committed to making your community a better place, you know that any improvement is a significant improvement.

If you’d like to learn more about transformation

No matter what problems or challenges face your

and how to become a leader of transformation,

community, you are the catalyst for change that can

then I encourage you to pick up my book, Change

make all the difference. But you must choose to get

Your World, from your favorite bookstore or online

involved; transformation won’t choose you—you

retailer. If you’re concerned about making the world

must choose transformation.

a better place, then you know that now is the best time for leaders like us to make that dream a reality. 30

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“I collect vintage Matchbox Toys – the toys my brothers and I played with when we were kids.” People often ask me if I have a favorite among the toys on my shelves. Without hesitation I tell them about the 1959 Chevrolet Impala that was released into the Matchbox Toys range in 1961. You can tell how often I played with this toy by the number of paint chips it endured. It was my favorite then, as it is now because it was just like the car my Uncle Paul piloted on the streets of Toledo throughout the first half of the 1960s. Unlike my Impala, Uncle Paul’s car was immaculate. Heck, you could have eaten dinner off of his garage floor. Uncle Paul led by quiet example. Humility, kindness and a cool car went a long way in making a positive impression on me. Many of the ways in which we creatively serve our community through the dental office today are rooted in the generous spirit I experienced through my Uncle Paul.

Who is the Uncle Paul in your story? How will you keep her or his legacy alive and still speaking as you make your way into and through the New Year with intention?

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19 COMMUNITY READ & CONVERSATION

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER NEW RESIDENT COFFEE Mason Community Center

Mason City Schools Diversity, Equity

New residents of the City of Mason

& Inclusion (DEI) Council invites the

or the Mason City School District

community to read Tiffany Jewell's

are invited to coffee on the first

This Book is Anti-Racist in January, and

Caesar Creek State Park

Wednesday of each month from 10:30-

virtually #COMETtogether on Jan. 19

Start the new year off on the right foot with

11:30 a.m. at the Mason Community

at 4:30 p.m. Talk with neighbors and

a hike at Caesar Creek State Park. Meet

Center (adjacent

High

friends about the book's lessons for

the Park Naturalist on Jan. 1 from 1-3:00

School). Attendees receive a one-day

understanding identity, racism, solidar-

p.m. for a 1-mile guided hike near the

family pass to the Community Center.

ity and staying accountable. Students

Nature Center. Stay for an additional 3-mile