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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Mark Andrea | mark.andrea@lifestylepubs.com

Let's Hear It for the Guys LIFE IS A JOURNEY OF FINDING THAT “PERFECT” BALANCE OF WORK, FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND FULFILLMENT. In this year’s Men’s Issue, we hope you will find inspiration from the knowledge and lessons learned from a few local men and organizations. We sat down with Mason High School’s Cross Country Coach, Wayne Wheeler; Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Horter Investment Management, Drew Horter; and Co-Founder of the Mason Area Chamber (now known as Mason Deerfield

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Amanda Stout | amanda.stout@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Miranda Read L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Amanda Stout, Robin Horst, Laura M. Leavitt, Jonathan Stout CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jenna Beers—Photography by Jenna, Mark Lyons—Lyons Photography, Tanner Pearson

Chamber), Don Williams, to gather bits of wisdom they have learned over the course of their life and careers. There are many perks to working from home with no-traffic commuting being among the best. But there are also many distractions: pets, laundry, home projects, TV and kids learning remotely to name a few. ORCA Coworking in downtown Mason, and also now in Lebanon, is here for those looking for a more professional environment to work, grow their business, and interact with other entrepreneurs. Learn more about the latest expansions and their mission behind the business. Our Giving Back story this month spotlights long-time Mason resident, founder and namesake of the Anthony Muñoz Foundation. Read about the tremendous impact this

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

organization has had on local youth for nearly 20 years and how you can get involved

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

with their upcoming events.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

You should reward yourself for your hard work. What better way than busting out the grill

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

for a summer feast. Local Cincinnati veteran and founder of Grill Nation, James Brown,

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

shares his favorite recipe for Ahi Tuna Steaks with Pineapple Salsa. Learn for yourself what his one million+ followers on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have come to enjoy. Lastly, Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle is proud to be partnering again with the Mason Schools Foundation to bring you the Mason High School Graduate Collage. Be sure to

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ON THE COVER Don Williams, Drew Horter and Wayne Wheeler share their personal and professional success stories.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 16 Space for Success ORCA Coworking adds a new location and welcomes clients to private offices.

22 Wisdom to Spare Three long-time members of the Mason Community share their personal and professional success stories.

28 Making an Impact The Anthony Muñoz Foundation brings hope to Tri-State area youth.

32 Grilled To Perfection Grill Nation’s James Brown

22 28

serves up unique touches to classic BBQ recipes.

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Good Times

Around Town

Open House

22 Inspired By 28 Giving Back 32 Culinary Creations 36 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Makino Park Opening Mason's Makino Park officially opened in May. The long-awaited, inclusive park includes Common Ground Playground, FCC Field mini pitch soccer, a shelter area for gathering and restrooms designed for all park users. Local parents of children with disabilities and many others were consulted to create a park that encourages recreation opportunities spanning ages and abilities. ImagineMason.org, PHOTOGRAPHY BY TANNER PEARSON

Mason High School Senior Prom and After Prom Mason High School's (MHS) Class of 2021 had a beautiful Prom Night in May and were so grateful to experience this important #MasonMoment! Dinner was served at Manor House Event Center, the dance was held at the Mason Middle School Arena and After Prom was hosted at MHS. All done with plenty of safety protocols and smiles! MasonOhioSchools.com

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NEW EYE CARE OPTION FROM MASON EYE CENTER As we emerge from quarantine, we may be thinking about brightening our appearance. If you're concerned with red, tired or droopy eyes, Mason Eye Center has a new offering that may work for you. RVL Pharmaceuticals has released a new prescription eye drop called Upneeq, which whitens and widens the eyes. The effects take only minutes and last about 8 hours. Upneeq

Tara E. Allen of Mason has been named a 2021

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Distinguished Senior at The Ohio State University

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MUSIC IN MASON IS BACK STARTING IN JUNE Music in Mason is back in 2021 with great music

You may be able to participate in this study if you:

and fun for the community to enjoy! The City will

+ are 18–74 years of age

be hosting eight concerts on Mason’s Downtown

+ have been diagnosed with depression

Plaza on Friday evenings throughout the months of

+ have taken antidepressants in the past that did

June and July beginning at 6:00 p.m. In addition to

not work well for you + are currently taking an antidepressant medication but still have symptoms of depression. Additional eligibility criteria will be assessed by the study doctor or staff during the screening process prior to being enrolled in the study 12

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MASON-DEERFIELD ROTARY CLUB 25TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC The Mason-Deerfield Rotary Club will hold their 25th annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, June 21st at the Four Bridges Country Club. Registration

MHS ART DEPARTMENT GETS NEW MURALS BY MASON GRAD

starts at $175 and includes a commemorative premium gift, lunch and dinner, 18 holes of golf, unlimited range balls and beverages on the course.

When Mason High School (MHS) students and

There are also a number of team and sponsorship

staff returned from spring break, they were wowed

opportunities available. The event will begin at

by incredible new murals with an inspiring mes-

10:30 a.m. with registration and practice time and

sage created by MHS Class of 2008’s Paul Giovis.

end after 5:30 p.m. with dinner and awards imme-

“My goal was to portray that art really is for every-

diately following golf. Rotary is an international ser-

one. Art can be anything you want it to be, whether

vice organization with local ties, whose stated pur-

it’s creating something with your hands, capturing

pose is to bring together business and professional

photos, writing, making music, dancing or even

leaders in order to provide humanitarian services,

skateboarding.” The mural project was spear-

encourage high ethical standards in all vocations

headed by visual arts teacher Tina Roberts and

and help develop area youth. In Mason-Deerfield

supported with a grant from the Mason Schools

Township they provide: college scholarships to

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local students, including two-year scholarships to vocational/trade schools, funding for the Common Ground Playground at Makino Park and support of local initiatives including holiday meals and gifts for families in need. For more information, contact Zach Horn at 937.367.5508 or email zach@fosterandmotley.com. Mason-DeerfieldRotary.org

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ORCA COWORKING ADDS A NEW LOCATION AND WELCOMES CLIENTS TO PRIVATE OFFICES.

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Space for Success

ORCA Coworking Lebanon

AMBITION, CREATIVITY, INNOVATION: THEY ARE ALL PER-

many of the amenities of an office: a coffee bar where you can have

SONAL AND INNATE. The team at ORCA Coworking has dis-

a quick chat with someone, a rec room and indoor soccer fields,

covered that these qualities are also contagious.

flexible meeting spaces to bring in clients and technology like a high-

For nearly four years, ORCA Coworking in Mason has brought

volume printer that would be cost prohibitive for only one worker.

together creatives, entrepreneurs, and other independent work-

ORCA has intentionally cultivated a positive, comfortable

ers. They’ve witnessed that while everyone works on their proj-

atmosphere that makes their spaces great for working near oth-

ects alone, collaborations and networking promote synergy and

ers while also sharing resources.

even bigger results. Many people have chosen the flexible space of the ORCA

ACHIEVING THE ANNEX

Coworking building as a permanent home for their business, even

By utilizing an opportunity across from their parking lot,

as they grow their opportunities and hire employees. ORCA’s

ORCA’s main campus has expanded by offering private offices

team has responded by expanding their offerings, amenities and

in the ORCA Annex. Imagine getting affordable office space

leadership to give every member the chance to rise to a new level.

for your small to medium sized business while also accessing shared resources that would otherwise only be available in a

COWORKING AS COLLABORATION

much more expensive and larger space.

ORCA’s acronym stands for Original, Resilient, Collaborative,

For example, the main campus offers the Dock, which includes

and Adaptable, and references the idea of Orca Whales, which

a coffee bar area, community workspace and an outdoor patio

hunt more effectively as a pod.

perfect for events. Also, after renovating part of the main Mason

The idea of a coworking space is that even people who work independently, outside of a business storefront or office, can benefit from

location, members and private office clients now have access to a large high-tech video conferencing suite.

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I th i n k th is ser v i ng

menta l it y is rea l ly felt

when you come th roug h the doors of ORCA it doesn't feel l i ke a t y pica l com mercia l

of f ice space. You ca n feel the f r iend l i ness a nd the welcome.” —Betha ny Butler,

d i rector of operat ions

ORCA Leadership Team: Avery Brown, Bethany Butler, Kevin Schwieger, Laura Jackson, Pete West, Cheryl Skelley, Dana Meuse

“We can help entrepreneurs,” explains Cheryl Skelley,

Ohio became available. ORCA Coworking took the oppor-

director of business growth and culture at ORCA. “If you

tunity to establish ORCA Lebanon, a separate coworking

grow into a bullpen space with a four person team, that’s

space that still offers the comfortable, modern office ame-

possible in our floor plan, and if someone becomes a sales

nities at the heart of the original Mason location.

director and needs a private office, we can house them at

“An exciting benefit is that even if you use Mason as

the Annex. The A in ORCA stands for adaptability - I always

your home base, you have access to Lebanon through

highlight this during tours because we truly are adaptable.”

a reciprocal membership,” says Cheryl. “Signing up in Lebanon gives you access to Mason as well.”

LAUNCHING LEBANON

Lebanon’s location, only 15 minutes from the Mason loca-

Recently, a major opportunity arose when a beautiful

tion, offers a change of scenery for some while also making

historic shotgun-style building in the heart of Lebanon,

coworking conveniently located for a whole new community.

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ORCA Coworking Mason

LEADERSHIP AS THE LIFEBLOOD

ORCA Coworking Mason

Leaderships’ strong sense of vision is inspired by ORCA

The leadership team’s passion has helped them accom-

Coworking’s nonprofit work. Their growth represents an

plish significant growth in just two years. From Executive

opportunity to give back to the various charities they support

Director Pete West, to the two site directors Avery Brown

locally through Mason Food Pantry and Luke5Adventures, and

and Kevin Schweiger, to Dana Meuse’s member support

internationally through donations to communities in Nigeria.

role at the Lebanon location and Bethany Butler’s work

“I’m here at ORCA because of the giving to Nigeria;

as director of operations, Cheryl personally vouches for

that’s where my heart is - to serve the local community and

how much potential they have together.

the community abroad,” says Bethany. “I think this serving

“There is an ambitious sentiment that I’m learning

mentality is really felt when you come through the doors

about my team - they take a lot on.” says Cheryl. “With

of ORCA - it doesn’t feel like a typical commercial office

this team, the sky’s the limit.”

space. You can feel the friendliness and the welcome.”

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N HIGH SCHOOL

Helping these Comets go Above & Beyond by donating over $1 Million in grants since they entered Kindergarten!

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C O A C H WAY N E W H E E L E R MASON MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS TRACK

THREE LONG-TIME MEMBERS OF THE MASON COMMUNITY SHARE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS STORIES.

& FIELD HEAD COACH AND BOYS CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH Coach Wayne Wheeler turned his long-time passion for running into a career after hearing an inspiring sermon about giving back, more than 25 years ago. At the time, he was in the architectural engineering business, but he felt a strong calling to do more. “We all have a talent or a gift that can be shared, and as a runner myself I wanted to share,” says Coach Wheeler. After stints at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and Ross High School, he’s been with Mason City Schools for

Wisdom to Spare

17 years where he is the Mason Middle School boys track & field head coach and boys cross country head coach. While they do have a very successful program, it’s about much more than running and winning for Coach Wheeler. “What really gets me most excited about running and coaching is building characteristics into the lives of young men that are important for the rest of their lives, such as commitment, dedication, goal setting, teamwork and making sacrifices to achieve a goal. These are things they can carry with them beyond this experience,” he shares. What he’s found in Mason (where he lives and coaches) is a community that values and takes pride in its school district. Many parents also have a built-in culture and tradition of running. He sees this reflected in the attitudes of the kids and the coaches he works with as well. “The kids who I coach can be inspired fairly easily, they’re highly motivated and it’s just a lot of fun for all of us,” explains Coach Wheeler. “They come to practice with a great attitude of wanting to be better and they work hard at it. The coaches are committed and dedicated. I’ve never witnessed anybody that seemed like they didn’t love being here.” While he may not want the fanfare, Coach Wheeler has plenty to be proud of himself. His personal 44-year running career has carried him to more than 700 races in 18 states, including six Boston Marathon races. He hopes to run his seventh Boston Marathon this October. “I’ve done a lot of running, a lot of competing and I still love

to do it. I’ve been blessed, I do not take it for granted,” he says.

“I’ve had so many proud moments. It’s so exciting to see a kid come

Even with all of his achievements, his greatest

across the finish line beaming because he just ran the best time of his

honor is being called “Coach” and having the oppor-

life,” reflects Coach Wheeler. “I get goosebumps just thinking about some

tunity to build self-esteem and important skills into

of the experiences I’ve had through all these years of coaching. To me, it

the lives of young people.

is such a privilege and an honor to be a coach.”

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DREW HORTER FOUNDER & CEO, HORTER INVESTMENT

have the acumen and the ability to love it as a passion and have it as a career,” explains Drew. You can also draw a line from Drew’s commitment to impacting people’s

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Joe Hayden Jr. founded the nationally recognized organization and Drew played for the inaugural team.

Drew Horter has been in the financial services indus-

“I watched what he did, and the thousands of kids that played baseball

try for nearly 40 years, but his focus has always been on

with Midland. To see his passion for kids and people in general, probably

more than money.

precedes my desire to give and help kids and young adults,” shares Drew.

“What I have learned being in business as long as I have,

For him, it’s clear that his work is not simply about building wealth. He taps

is really that it’s not about money, it’s about impacting the

into the hopes and dreams of people he works with—clients, advisors and

lives of the people you work with,” shares Drew. “Whether

students—and does his best to make those long-term aspirations a reality.

they’re advisors, the advisors families or the clients.” With a thirst for knowledge and a keen eye for seeing

Investment advisory services offered through Horter Investment Management,

the pros and cons of the industry, Drew used his lessons

LLC, a SEC-Registered Investment Advisor. Horter Investment Management

from working for a large corporation and small planning

does not provide legal or tax advice. Investment Advisor Representatives of

firms to found Horter Investment Management in 1991.

Horter Investment Management may only conduct business with residents of

After the downturns of the early 2000s, it became clear

the states and jurisdictions in which they are properly registered or exempt

to him that there was a better way to manage people’s

from registration requirements. Insurance and annuity products are sold sepa-

portfolios that did not involve them losing large per-

rately through Horter Financial Strategies. Securities transactions for Horter In-

centages of their investments.

vestment Management clients are placed through E*TRADE Advisor Services,

“So that’s really when I started with the low risk, low vola-

TD Ameritrade and Nationwide Advisory Solutions.

tility investment management philosophy. You are defensive in bad times and opportunistic in good times,” says Drew. This was also the genesis of their Tactical Fund Advisors mutual fund family and the start of coaching, training and mentoring advisors to integrate tactical investment strategies into their portfolio work. “Nationally, we work with advisors who follow the same type of investment philosophy with active daily management of a client’s portfolio, so when bad things start to happen we have the goal to move them out of harm’s way,” explains Drew. Mentoring is also a key way Drew and the Horter Investment team pass on their knowledge so others can benefit. Starting and fostering the careers of hundreds of advisors is one of Drew’s proudest accomplishments. “What we teach is take ‘you’ out of the equation. It’s all about the client. So you can put your head down at night and say, ‘I’m doing the absolute best for my clients regardless of my personal financial gain.’ It’s a giving mentality that is pervasive in our firm,” he shares. That giving mentality extends into many other areas, including teaching local high school seniors and college students about financial services. Local schools throughout Cincinnati, including Mason High School and Moeller, have seen the value in giving young adults a glimpse into what investments are all about, as well as financial services as a career opportunity. “The purpose is to open their eyes to the vast world of financial services, and to show them that they may CONTINUED >

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He would go on to work for LCNB, where he retired after 17 years as executive vice president. Before he got into banking, he took a brief, but exciting detour: working for the FBI in Washington D.C. “I was assigned to the Justice Building, and what I still remember to this day was delivering documents to the office of the Director of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover,” Don reflects. He even had a special opportunity to chat with Director Hoover one-on-one before he returned to marry his wife Pat, another lifelong resident of Mason. “I don’t regret choosing to come back because I learned a lot and had a very enjoyable job. I also met a huge amount of people and made a lot of good friends through banking,” he recalls. Don’s time in Mason has also been defined by his dedication to civic engagement. From helping to found the original Mason Area Chamber in 1968 to serving on the Mason Village Council, Mason Planning Commission and Warren County School Board, he has seen Mason through incredible growth. “When I was on council, we started the city income tax which really helped the city generate funds to provide the services that they can provide now. I still enjoy going to the council meetings and learning about what’s going on in the city,” shares Don. He has also been a long-time member and leader of the Kiwanis Club of Mason, where he served as president in 1981 and 2004 and was a charter member of the Mason Scholarship Foundation. better ones, right in line with the Chamber. We

RETIRED LCNB NATIONAL BANK EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

do a lot of things for youth, that’s what it’s geared

MARY HAVEN YOUTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD PRESIDENT

towards,” he says. One of the youth activities Don has always loved

When Don Williams moved to Mason with his family as a grade schooler in

being part of is a yearly Kiwanis trip to a Cincinnati

1951, it was a farming community of only 1200 people. They didn’t know any-

Reds baseball game with kids from the Warren County

one in the area, but Don was immediately struck by how nice everyone was.

Mary Haven Youth Center, a residential treatment

“The kids I went to school with and became friends with, I am still friends

center for boys ages 12-18. This trip was his original

with to this day, even though we’re a lot older now,” he shares. At the time,

connection to Mary Haven, where he has since served

the entire school system, housed in what is now the Mason City Schools

as the advisory board president for several years.

administration building, was only 400 students, grades K-12.

“Kiwanis is a great civic organization, one of the

D O N W I L L I A M S

“To me, it’s been extremely gratifying. That’s

What was then the Village of Mason, initially grew with small businesses,

another thing I’ve never regretted. I’ve met a lot of

many of which Don worked for while growing up. He would eventually go

kids and seen a lot of situations,” shares Don. “It’s

into banking where he stayed for 45 years, starting as a teller at the First

nice to be able to do something for kids who have

Mason Bank, and rising through the ranks to become the bank’s president.

had such rough lives.”

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M A K I NG AN I M PAC T

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ARTICLE ROBIN HORST PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

ANTHONY MUÑOZ FOUNDATION 8919 Rossash Rd., Cincinnati 513.772.4900, MunozFoundation.org

ANTHONY MUÑOZ HAS BUILT HIS LEGACY AROUND

of local partners, the Foundation helps struggling young

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AND GIVING BACK.

people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. “Our young

A first-round draft pick for the Bengals, NFL offensive

people need to be encouraged and inspired as well as

lineman of the year and member of the Pro Football Hall

recognized, respected and rewarded for their accom-

of Fame, Muñoz has done big things in his life. But ask

plishments,” Anthony shares.

him what he’s most proud of and he’ll tell you it’s the

In June, AMF holds its biggest event of the year—the

Anthony Muñoz Foundation (AMF), his nonprofit organi-

Hall of Fame Fundraiser with the Hall of Fame Dinner at

zation whose mission is to inspire at-risk youth by impact-

Mason’s Manor House Event Center on June 13th and the

ing them mentally, physically and spiritually.

Golf Classic at TPC River’s Bend on June 14th.

Through seven impact programs that include a college

The Mason area and Manor House are near and dear to

scholarship fund, three high school education and rec-

Anthony. Manor House was one of the Foundation’s first

ognition programs, three football camps, and the Whiz

partners and it continues to host the fundraiser annually.

Kids tutoring series, the Anthony Muñoz Foundation

Mason is also the home of the Muñoz family. Anthony and

makes a tangible difference in the lives of young people

his wife Dede fell in love with the open green space and

across the Greater Cincinnati Area.

family-friendly neighborhoods when they put down roots

The Foundation reflects Anthony’s own experience

here 28 years ago. Over the past two decades, they’ve

as a kid raised with four siblings by a single mother out-

watched Mason blossom into the vibrant community of

side of Los Angeles. His father, whom he never knew,

residential, commercial and recreational areas it is today.

struggled with addiction and was in and out of jail.

AMF’s two-part event is key to supporting their core

Without means or advantages, Anthony found inspi-

seven impact programs, and as Anthony says, “The big-

ration and mentoring through the work of community

ger the team, the bigger the impact.” Most importantly, it

organizations that lifted and guided him to develop the

offers an opportunity to celebrate positive outcomes with

tools he’d need to succeed.

the organization’s donor partners and share the change

He went on to achieve at the highest levels, but he

it is making first-hand. There will also be a virtual dinner

never forgot where he came from. Anthony channeled

program for those who can’t attend in person. Anyone

his gratitude into his mission to help others overcome

who is interested can register for the dinner and golf clas-

barriers and achieve their full potential. With the support

sic by visiting MunozFoundation.org/events-2

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GRILLING HAS BEEN AN IMPORTANT PART OF JAMES BROWN’S LIFE SINCE CHILDHOOD, BUT IT WASN’T UNTIL HIS RETURN FROM THE NAVY IN 2014 THAT IT BECAME HIS CAREER FOCUS. After settling in the Cincinnati area with his wife, James decided to study marketing. The inspiration for Grill Nation came after grilling with classmates from his social media course. Grill Nation officially began in April of 2017 under the premise of sharing homemade recipes to a growing fanbase via his website and Instagram, where he now has one million followers. He’s since branched out to YouTube and TikTok where he’s also gained thousands of fans. Many of his unique recipes come from the numerous people he met and places he visited during his service. Although James says that it’s common for him to work 80-90 hours a week, he stresses that it doesn’t feel that way. “I don’t feel like I work a day in my life,” James reflects, “I love what I do so much that I never want to do anything else.” For the perfect pineapple salsa recipe to accompany the Grill Nation Ahi Tuna Steaks and for more recipes, visit GrillNationBBQ.com. Follow Grill Nation on Social Media: Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @grillnation

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INSTRUCTIONS 01 Combine all marinade ingredients together in a sealable container large enough for both tuna steaks. Whisk together and place to the side. 02 Pat your tuna steaks dry and place them in the container for marinating, mix well. Seal and put in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours. 03 While your steaks begin to marinate, prep the pineapple salsa (visit GrillNationBBQ.com). 04 Once your tuna has marinated for at least 4 hours, start your charcoal to get a blazing hot castiron surface for a quick tuna steak sear. 05 Take the tuna steaks out of the marinade, but keep the marinade on the steaks to act as a binder. Add the toasted sesame seeds on top and bottom. 06 Place a flat-top cast iron griddle on the grill and heat it up to 500-550 degrees. Coat with avocado oil for searing. 07 Put the tuna steaks on the griddle once the surface is 500-550 degrees and sear for 1 minute per side. You can push to 1 minute 30 seconds, but this tuna is sushi-grade and safe to eat raw. 08 Remove the tuna steaks and slice for serving, plate and add your pineapple salsa on the side. 09 Serve and enjoy with family and friends!

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CHALK THE WALK

CHARM AT THE FARM VINTAGE MARKET

ANTHONY MUÑOZ FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME FUNDRAISERS

and uplifting messages with chalk

Charm at the Farm is an open air vin-

Anthony Muñoz Foundation's (AMF)

drawings at Deerfield Township Parks:

tage market located on a 56-acre farm

Hall of Fame Dinner will be held at

Fleckenstein Park, Landen-Deerfield

in Lebanon. The best local artisans

Mason’s Manor House Event Center

Park, Kingswood Park, Roberts Park,

and shops come together three week-

on June 13th and the Golf Classic

Carter Park, Schappacher Park and

ends a year, starting with the June

will be held at TPC River’s Bend on

Cottell Park. Bring the whole family and

11-13 market. This innovative market

June 14th. AMF’s two-part event sup-

your own chalk to decorate sidewalks

provides rustic gifts, furniture and

ports their seven impact programs, cele-

from June 4-9 during daylight hours. For

home decor all in one vibrant place.

brates positive outcomes and shares the

more information on themes for each

For tickets and more information, visit

change it is making first-hand. Anyone

park and rules visit, DeerfieldRec.com.

CharmAtTheFarm.com.

interested can register by visiting

Deerfield Township Parks

Share your creativity with bright colors

Manor House, TPC River's Bend

Bunnell Hill Rd, Lebanon

MunozFoundation.org/events-2.

DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION GRAND GALA

LOVE LIKE JJ 5K

The Renaissance Hotel Downtown

The 1st Annual Love Like JJ 5K will

The Dragonfly Foundation will hold

be held on June 12th at Corwin Nixon

its Dragonfly Grand Gala: Summer

Park. The event was created to cele-

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s

Nights,

Corwin Nixon Park

CINCINNATI ZOO NATIVE PLANT SALE Bowyer Farm

Cincinnati

brate JJ's bright light, and raise funds

popular Native Plant Sale sponsored

Children’s Hospital Medical Center, on

to support children in our commu-

by the Klosterman Baking Company

June 5th at The Renaissance Hotel in

nity. The Love Like JJ 5K has both

and located at the Zoo’s Bowyer Farm

downtown Cincinnati. It will be held

in-person and virtual options to walk,

(2210 Mason Montgomery Road), offers

from 5:30 – 11:00 p.m. Guest capacity is

run or bike. Visit the walk page

a wide selection of reasonably priced,

limited to ensure social distancing. All

for the most up-to-date informa-

unique and ecologically important

CDC guidelines will be followed to

tion: LoveLikeJJ.org/5kforjj.

native plants. Time slots will promote

Presented

social distancing and only credit cards

ensure guest safety. For more informa-

will be accepted. Grab a time slot

MASON HIGH SCHOOL PTO GOLF OUTING

Sonder Brewing

Enjoy an afternoon of golf to benefit

Join The Arts Alliance for their first

the Mason High School PTO at the

RAPTOR INC. OPEN HOUSE

Deerfield Handmade Market of the

Green Crest Golf Course in Liberty

Ever experience the intense stare of a

season at Sonder Brewing. There will

Township. There will be raffle prizes

Great Horned Owl? Been up-close to

be 50+ local and regional artisans

and

the

an Eastern Screech Owl? Enjoy live

and makers showcasing and selling

day. Tee times for groups of four run

avian ambassadors at the RAPTOR

their work. A percentage of Sonder

every eight minutes from 1-3:32 p.m

Inc. Open House on June 27 from

Brewing's sales will be donated

on June 12th. Register and get more

1-4 p.m. You can experience birds

to The Arts Alliance for continued

information at: GreenCrestGolf.com.

of prey up-close, measure your

tion, visit DragonFly.org.

5 DEERFIELD HANDMADE MARKET

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Green Crest Golf Course

fun

games

throughout

961 Barg Salt Run Road

programming. This is a free, rain or

wingspan and touch biological arti-

shine outdoor event. For more infor-

facts. Donations gladly appreciated,

mation: The-Arts-Alliance.org.

but this event is free and familyfriendly! RaptorInc.org

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