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April 2023 PUBLISHER

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Finding Your Passion

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A common question we hear as we age is “What do you want to be when you grow up?“ And as children, our imaginations run wild with big dreams. However, as we grow older our passion for certain hobbies, skills, and interests tend to lead us on a more fine-tuned path. From my first lemonade stand to selling my first ad in the high school newsmagazine, I’ve always had a passion for business and marketing. After graduating college and starting my career, my experiences and desire to help local businesses ultimately led to launching my first magazine in 2018 and now to celebrating the first anniversary of my second publication, Centerville Lifestyle. For our April issue, we ‘Explore’ the passion and motivation behind a nonprofit helping families in need, a local business guiding students through some very important life decisions, and a photographer who made her hobby into a career. It is truly inspiring when people come together to make a difference. About two years ago, several churches joined forces to support and provide resources to local families. Learn more about Hope4 CentervilleWashington Township and how you can get involved with programs like their Back-to-School Bash, Christmas Store and more. From ACT/SAT tests and visiting colleges to applications for scholarships and financial aid, the college decision process can be both exciting and overwhelming. Fortunately, Class 101 Dayton and their team help guide local students through the process. Owners Karen and Tony DeRosa share their approach to navigating these important decisions and their Top 10 College Prep Essentials. Centerville Lifestyle has been blessed to work with very talented photographers over the past year including Kelly Settle, owner of Kelly Ann Photography. Her photography has graced our covers many times including some iconic covers like Bill’s Donuts, Gabe Cupps, and this month’s gorgeous night sky. Read about how her artistic passion led to owning a studio and unlocked incredible opportunities locally and around the world. We invite you to ‘Explore’ this month’s issue and join us in celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Centerville Lifestyle!

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inside the issue The Explore Issue

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14 Restoring Hope in Our Community

Lifestyle Letter

Hope4 Centerville-Washington Township brings local churches together to aid

City Scene

families in need.

Business Monthly

Giving Back LI FE + C U LT U R E

Artist’s Palette A RTS + C U LT U R E

Education Corner EDU CAT I ON

Events

Outdoor Adventure T R AV EL

20 Evoking Emotion

Learn how a local photographer went from a hobby to award-winning commercial images.

26 Empowering Students for Success

Class 101 Dayton offers a personalized college planning experience for local high schoolers.

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Photography: Kelly Settle—Kelly Ann Photography Kelly Settle's years of experience, flexibility and creativity enable her to capture the images her clients need. Learn more about how Kelly evokes emotion with astrophotography in Joshua Tree to commercial photography for local businesses.

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1: Wright State Theatre presented Tom Stoppard’s romantic play Arcadia February 3-12. 2: Arcadia is widely viewed as one of Stoppard’s most impressive works. 3: Time alternates between the present day and 1809 Great Britain. 4: Arcadia explores the truth and context of history, mathematics, physics and more. 5: Marya Springs, acting and musical theatre professor, directed the play. 6: Sets were designed by Michael Brewer. The costumes were designed by Sean Hannah. 7: The emotionally riveting play kept viewers on the edge of their seats. Photography by Erin Pence, Wright State University

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8: Magsig Middle School’s production of Rock of Ages: Youth Edition was presented on January 25-26 9: The show took a journey back to the music of the 1980s. 10: The cast and crew of Rock of Ages: Youth Edition. 11: A packed house enjoys the show as a performer sings. 12: Budding rock star Drew welcomes a star-struck fan. 13: A serious moment among characters between rock and roll numbers. 14: The cast performs a hit. Songs included “Here I Go Again” and “Don’t Stop Believing.” CONTINUED >

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15: The Dorothy Lane Market Culinary Center’s Mardi Gras Celebration was held Feb. 21. 16: Instructors Susie and Iván Núñez led students on Fat Tuesday. 17: Classic New Orleans recipes paired with wine were the fare for the evening. 18: Susie and Iván demonstrate proper technique in food preparation. 19: Some crispy andouille hush puppies cool prior to the feast. 20: The spread included creole bread pudding with bourbon sauce and Mardi Gras slaw. 21: The main course and centerpiece of the evening was authentic jambalaya. Photography by Dorothy Lane Market: Jessie Kuhn

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Bethany Village Recognized as One of the Best Nursing Homes Bethany Village's vibrant and inviting community was recognized as one of the best nursing homes by U.S. News & World Report in 2022. They ranked as a "high performer" for both short-term and long-term care. Ratings are based on recent data from July 2022 and earlier. The Centerville senior community, part of Graceworks Lutheran Services, features multiple living options and short-term rehabilitation services on beautifully landscaped grounds. Learn more about the community at BethanyLutheranVillage.org.

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French Teacher Named Centerville’s 2023 Teacher of the Year Centerville City Schools honored Melissa Hoffheimer, a French teacher at Watts Middle School, as the 2023 Teacher of the Year. Melissa has taught in Centerville for 17 years and enjoys watching students grow. “Hearing them go from no French to conversing only in French together every Friday has been one of the best parts of my job,” she says. Melissa will represent Centerville as the district’s finalist for Ohio's Teacher of the Year competition. Centerville.K12.Oh.Us

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Terrel can run During his mothers’ 20-week anatomy scan, doctors discovered that Terrell’s foot had been amputated due to a condition called amniotic band syndrome. He was also born with webbed fingers on his right hand and his left foot was clubbed. But the care team at Dayton Children’s was able to correct his left foot and right hand to help him grow! Now with prosthesis, Terrell can run farther as the vibrant, courageous strong boy his family adores!

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Restoring Hope in Our Community HOPE4 CENTERVILLE-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BRINGS LOCAL CHURCHES TOGETHER TO AID FAMILIES IN NEED.

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Instilling hope in the downtrodden, offering dignity to those who feel forgotten and extending a hand to the helpless are powerful acts. For these acts to be successful, more than a simple donation is needed.

Hope4 Centerville-Washington Township (H4C-WT) was established in June 2021 after Steve Rudisill, lead pastor at The Point Church, attended an informational meeting at The Gathering. Jay Schindler, president of The Miami Valley Leadership Foundation, asked Steve to be president of a Centerville chapter of the Hope4 communities. The Miami Valley Leadership Foundation supports H4C-WT and other Hope4 communities in Miamisburg, West Carrollton, Riverside, Kettering and West Dayton. Jay attends monthly meetings and also holds a monthly gathering with the presidents of all local Hope4 communities. The communities frequently work together, exchange ideas and help one another resolve community needs. Steve has worked closely with Lisa Magoffin, local outreach director at Fairhaven Church, since the formation of H4C-WT. Recognizing that trust is needed to achieve results, the collective was deliberate in their plans and actions, choosing to first build community.

Lisa and Steve stress the value of working together. Churches can sometimes operate within a silo, focusing on one aspect of a need and limiting their overall effectiveness. “There's a quote on the Leadership Foundation website, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go further, go together.’ That’s what excited me. Together we could do much more,” shares Lisa. When assessing the accomplishments of H4C-WT, it is evident that there is a true sense of fellowship within this organization. Two major events have been coordinated since they started. Their Back-to-School Bash was held in partnership with Living Water Lutheran Church at Chevy Chase Park Apartments last August, and the Christmas Store was opened in a Centerville storefront for three weeks during the holiday season. The Back-to-School Bash saw 32 volunteers and community partners come together to equip families with school clothing, haircuts and backpacks. An estimated 250 kids were served. CONTINUED >

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Building relationships within the community has been a welcome part of H4C-WT. At the Backto-School Bash, Lisa recalls line dancing with members of other churches, police officers and community members at the event. She says, “It’s one of my favorite memories. All of us, just enjoying each other’s company.” The Christmas Store was open for three weeks, serving more than 900 children. Following a model used in prior years by Fairhaven Church, a goal of three gifts per child was established. A total of 300 Bibles were also given out. Yet it was more than aid that was offered at this store. Volunteers prayed with shoppers. Shopping aids helped customers navigate the shopping experience, restoring dignity in some cases by allowing them to make their purchases. One 16-year-old shopping aid enlisted her friends to collectively raise $500 to buy makeup bags for the store after recognizing the need. Others bought coats or toys as supplies faded. Steve and Lisa saw this as God moving mountains. H4C-WT has responded to other needs within the community and continues to do so as they arise. Future plans include making the Christmas Store and Back-to-School Bash annual events and providing a solution to the summer daycare dilemma for those in need. Summer enrichment activities are a specific goal. Steve says, “We have what we like to call Godsized dreams. We keep dreaming them and just trust God's will.” Those dreams include greater participation from area churches, community partners and volunteers. H4C-WT is essentially in its infancy with an incredible potential for growth. Lisa hopes the future will allow the organization to work collaboratively and with other communities to fix broken systems. Monthly Hope4 Centerville-Washington Township meetings and volunteer opportunities are open to anyone regardless of faith. Churches, nonprofits, community partners or anyone with questions about how they can participate can contact Steve for more information.

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E V O K I N G E M O T I O N Learn how a local photographer went from a hobby to award-winning commercial images.

ARTICLE BY NINA WEIERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY SETTLE—KELLY ANN PHOTOGRAPHY

Nearly 20 years ago, Kelly Settle was at a bit of a crossroads in her life. Her job working at a children’s mental health facility had ended and she found herself with the opportunity to redefine what she wanted in a career. Always a visual person, she decided to try her hand at photography.

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“I remember the hike leading up to it, what the day was like, where I was standing and how I felt when I took that photo. It evokes emotion.”

“We had some nice photography gear around the house to photograph our kids and I found that not only did I love it, but I was pretty good at it as a hobbyist,” admits Kelly. She took some photography classes to hone her craft further and officially opened Kelly Ann Photography in 2005. In 2013, after several years operating out of her house photographing her children, neighbors and friends, Kelly opened her studio in Historic Springboro. Not long after, Kelly decided she was ready to take her photography in a different direction and specialize solely on commercial photography. “I’ll never forget turning to my friend Wendy at a photography conference and saying, ‘I don’t want to be a portrait photographer anymore. I think I want to change lanes’,” shares Kelly. In the big boom of digital, when everyone was getting their hands on a camera, it seemed there was a “professional” portrait photographer on every corner and Kelly knew that she needed to center her skills on a specific niche. Focused on her goal, Kelly aligned herself with people that could expand her knowledge and expertise in commercial photography. Her willingness to work with and learn from others opened the doors to new ventures for Kelly including some of her first commercial projects; a large medical management system, and Miami University. Since then she has had large installations at the University of Dayton arena, countless magazine covers and articles in Professional Photographer magazine. “I'm super proud of the photographs featured in Professional Photographer magazine because they represent the best in my industry. I used to sit and look at those magazines when I first started and I

wished that I could be that good. It’s an honor to be featured in there,” explains Kelly. Her drive to be the best that she can be is apparent not only in the images that she produces but also in her constant willingness to learn new skills. Kelly is currently working toward a Master of Photography degree earned through Professional Photographers of America. Outside of the classroom, Kelly has been able to use travel as a tool for sharpening her skills. A self-described “travel addict,” Kelly loves new experiences finding the beauty in nature and cities alike. “I recently took two trips out West to photograph the Milky Way. Astrophotography was a new technique I have been wanting to learn and the opportunity of visiting Death Valley and Joshua Tree to accomplish this was a bonus,” she shares. Kelly’s travels have also taken her to Europe more than once. She was able to hike the Dolomite Mountains and captured one of her favorite travel photos there. “I remember the hike leading up to it, what the day was like, where I was standing and how I felt when I took that photo. It evokes emotion,” recalls Kelly. The emotion that a picture conveys is something that also plays a part in Kelly’s commercial photography business. “I try to engage clients and understand what their vision is for their company. I keep in mind what feeling or emotion they want to convey,” Kelly says. Clients often describe how easy it is to work with Kelly. “We start with what your identified needs are, alleviate pain points and help you grow from there,” she explains. “We try to make it as easy as possible. We're the professionals, let us manage it.” CONTINUED >

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Kelly loves what she does and her passion is clear when you look at her work and her many achievements. In partnership with Premier Health, Kelly was awarded a Hermes Award in 2019 for her image “Pivot.” The awards are sponsored by the American Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals. She was nominated for two additional Hermes Creative Awards this year, including for an image of Centerville High School basketball player Gabe Cupps, which was featured on the cover of Centerville Lifestyle. For the same photo she won a Silver ADDY in addition to a Gold ADDY award for her Greenpoint Metal image (previous page second row). She has also been named one of the top 10 photographers in Ohio and won first place in the commercial print competition from the Professional Photographers of Ohio in 2020. Kelly’s focus, years of experience, intellectual curiosity, flexibility and creativity enable her to capture exactly what her clients need. For more information about Kelly Ann Photography visit KellyAnnPhotos.com.

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Applying to college isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago. Colleges aren’t looking solely for excellent grades and test scores anymore. They are seeking specific attributes that make an applicant unique or special. Things like extracurriculars, talents, outside interests or experiences and background might matter more now. This is something that Karen and Tony DeRosa, owners of Class 101 Dayton know well. “Perhaps the biggest misconception about the college planning process is that applying to college is the same as it was a generation ago or even a few years ago,” explains Karen. When Karen and Tony became Class 101 franchise owners, they had four teenage kids, three of whom are now college students. They have personal, firsthand experience in what is required for college planning. In addition to helping their children navigate the college planning timeline, Karen and Tony bring a combined 25 years of college teaching experience to their business. “Our true success is best illustrated by our students who have applied to

more than 140 different colleges and universities with an acceptance rate of 90 to 93% each year. This includes acceptances to Yale, Columbia, University of Chicago, NYU, Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, Michigan, GWU and many more,” shares Karen. One of those recent acceptances was Karen McLain’s son, Sam. Now a high school senior, Sam was able to take advantage of all the services Class 101 Dayton offers including PSAT/SAT/ACT prep, resume prep, essay writing, assistance with high school course selections, college applications, scholarship guidance, college visits and more. Sam was thrilled to be accepted to Northwestern University, which was his first-choice school, and his mom loved how Class 101 Dayton allowed Sam to be in control of and responsible for the planning. “After each visit, we received an update on items discussed, progress and goals, which kept us in the loop but from a distance. The ball was in Sam’s court to do the work and stay accountable to Class 101,” says Karen M.

Class 101 student, Alli Brown. Senior Week is a time dedicated for all rising seniors to launch their Common Application accounts.

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Since their opening in August 2018, Class 101 Dayton has received several recognitions from Class 101 corporate. Due to their success and passion for the best practices in college advising, Karen is often invited to lead training sessions for Class 101 college planners across the country. The DeRosa’s bring a passion for seeing each student define and realize their goals and they provide each family they work with the personal time and attention to make this happen. Alli Brown, a current high school senior, sought out Class 101 Dayton while in her sophomore year. “I truly felt supported by everyone in the office, whether it be academics, sports, clubs or my personal life,” shares Alli. This is echoed by Karen when she says, “we are more than test prep. More than essays. And our mission is to empower all students.” For more information on Class 101 Dayton visit Class101.com/DaytonOhSouth.

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Community Easter Egg Hunt

OA K G R OV E PA R K | 1 0 :0 0 AM The Centerville Noon Optimist Club is sponsoring a free Easter egg hunt for children ages 2-9. There will be 8,000 Easter eggs with additional gold prize-winning eggs. Kids will be split into three age groups. Participants should arrive by 9:45 a.m. as the hunt will start promptly at 10 a.m. For additional information go to CentervilleNoonOptimist.com . APR IL 16TH

Teen Volunteer Afternoon

ACTIVITY CENTER PARK | 2:00 PM Projects and pizza await kids ages 11-14. This is a chance to give back to the community by helping the environment through various project options like making seed bombs and seed packets. The registration deadline is April 11. The event is on April 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Activity Center Park. For more information or to register, please visit CPWD.org . APR IL 21ST - 23 R D

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John P. Kalaman Memorial Blood Drive

C E NT ERVILLE P OLICE DEPART M E NT | 9:00 AM The 20th-anniversary blood drive not only allows donors to pay tribute to the late Centerville police officer but also saves lives through the thousands of units of blood that have been donated. The drive will be held April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donors are encouraged to schedule appointments. For scheduling information visit GivingBlood.org . A P RIL 2 8T H

Movie Party in the Park: Kicking & Screaming

FO RE ST FIE LD PAR K | 7:00 PM Interactive games and crafts will precede the main attraction. Bring a soccer ball, a blanket and claim your spot for the evening. Dinner and popsicles will be available through Claybourne Grill and Frios Gourmet Pops. The movie Kicking & Screaming will be shown after sunset. Registration is requested at CWPD.org . A P RIL 2 8T H - 2 9 TH

2023 Packard Spring Fling

A M ERICA’ S PACKARD MUS EUM 9 : 3 0 AM This annual gala features racing and Packard displays. A book signing and unveiling event on Friday will be followed by a gala banquet Saturday. Le Mans winning driver, Price Cobb, will speak and guest vocalist Dominic Inferrera will perform with the Kim Kelly Orchestra. For tickets, please visit AmericasPackardMuseum.org .

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3 Incredible places to (literally) sleep under the stars

It’s always magical to spend a night sleeping under the stars. In decades past, adventure seekers have packed the SUV or camper with tents and gear for ‘roughin’ it’ in the great outdoors. But the swanky and exploding category of luxury outdoor hotel is something to investigate for an unforgettable, next-level experience. For those who prefer glamping rather than pitching their own tent fireside, here are a few options that incorporate sweeping views and a unique opportunity for travelers to be more authentically embedded in the landscape of the place they’re visiting. These resorts have bucket list-worthy rooms that capture the best of both the luxury resort experience and the outdoors. Whether you crave the dry heat of the remote Utah desert or the luminous beauty of the Northern Lights, we’ve curated a short list of some places you *must* check out.

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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland These arctic igloos make Urho Kekkonen National Park look like a dreamy winter wonderland. Snuggle up inside the glassroofed globe and watch the dancing northern lights overhead. Get immersed in the world of northern lights, midnight sun and other miracles of this world-renowned arctic resort. Just bundle up before stepping outside – temperatures can drop to -22 degrees!

Pacuare Lodge, Costa Rica This jungle hideaway is so out there, you have to whitewater raft down a river or ride a gondola to get there. A network of hanging bridges connect the villas, which have thatched roofs, plantation teak wood floors, rattan furniture and private plunge pools. In the evening, zip 400 feet down a cable for a meal at the Nest, a platform at the top of a ceiba tree, then take a night-time stroll along romantic pathways lit by candles and lanterns.

Amangiri, Utah In southern Utah, Amangiri is a five star resort perfect for an adventurous weekend in the desert. However, it is the simple rooms built to emphasize the beauty of Canyon Point that truly make it an incredible place to stay. Each suite has an outdoor lounge and fireplace with private pools or rooftop terraces available too. Don’t miss a dip in the ‘gram-worthy pool, which wraps around the landscape’s curved dunes and arid plateaus.

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