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JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

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New Beginnings I’VE MADE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, AND ALMOST EVERY YEAR I’VE BROKEN THEM WITHIN THE FIRST THIRTY DAYS. A few years ago, I tried a new tactic. I set my resolutions for six days a week, with one “free” day each week. Once I started setting my goals this way, I began hitting them regularly, sometimes on all seven days and not even needing to take a “free” day. Setting unattainable goals sets us up for frustration, but having achievable goals and giving ourselves a little grace sets us up for a win. As we turn the page on a new year, it’s a great time to set goals and focus on our physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. This month our stories are all about health and wellness. We meet top school athletes, a local dentist and area

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medical experts working hard to keep our kids healthy. We also share ways to keep a more positive mindset and reveal how charitable donations helped make a big impact on area health and wellness needs. If you find that you break your New Year’s resolutions before the end of January, don’t worry—just start again the next day. Each new day is a gift and a chance to start fresh. Enjoy these next 365 days of new beginnings. Cheers to 2021!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 14 Spreading Smiles Get to Know Local Dentist Kelly Privett

18 Chasing a Dream Lakota West Cross Country Team Celebrates Record-Breaking Season

24 Glass Half Full Mindset The Life-Changing Power of Positive Thinking

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26 Caring for Kids Kids Express Offers Convenient Pediatric Clinic

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Limelight

24 Inspired By 26 Healthy Lifestyle 30 DIY 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Our Town

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Each year, POP gives a $10,000 grant to a local

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Technology in Education (ISTE).

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The work captured in this award began seven years ago when the community supported a levy

grant was awarded to EDGE Teen Center, under the direction of Brenda Yablonsky.

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Congratulations to EDGE and thank you to

instructional technology efforts. Since then, several

the Power of the Purse Fund members for their

milestones—like a 1:1 device program, the trans-

generous support of nonprofits in our commu-

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Spreading

SMILES GET TO KNOW LOCAL DENTIST KELLY PRIVETT

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LAKOTA WEST CROSS COUNTRY TEAM CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING SEASON

2020 WAS THE CROSS COUNTRY SEASON THAT

dream a goal and then a reality with the focus, training

ALMOST DIDN’T HAPPEN. But even a pandemic

and hearts of champions.

couldn’t slow the Lakota West High School Varsity Boys

The Firebirds’ dream was first ignited when the boys

Cross Country team. The disappointments due to Covid-

were in eighth grade and grew to a blaze leading into this

19 only fueled them for a spectacular first place finish in

year’s season. It sparked with a frustrating loss to a local

Division 1 at the Ohio High School Athletic Association

team that wears green.

State Championships and fourth place win at the USA

“We lost to Mason at eighth grade GMCs [Greater

Meet of Champions. A team of ultra-motivated senior

Miami Conference championships] and have not gotten

athletes and a crew of dedicated coaches made their

over that,” says team member Zach Beneteau.

2020 State Champs: Zach Plotkin, Nathan Burns, Sergio Negroe, Cole Cronk, Zach Beneteau, Easton Crowther, Kaleb Martin and Coach Sean Hart - Photo by OHSAA

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“A lot of us ran junior high cross country,” explains runner Cole Cronk. “Some people took a break and went to soccer the first few years of high school, but we came back together for this season.” “I think the drive really started at last year’s regional meet, when we placed seventh out of the 15 teams there,” adds teammate Sergio

“I can’t give the boys enough credit,” continues Coach Hart. “There are so many good things to say about each one of them, but it’s the whole team.”

Negroe. “We started to think if we could get a team going and everyone

When spring track and soccer seasons were cancelled, the boys

buys in, we could really do this and make it to the state championships.”

used the extra time as an opportunity. Even though the season was

Coaches Sean Hart, Lindsay Buck, Chris Drumm, Randy Doyle, Adam

in question, they adjusted to Covid conditions and kept training.

Erickson and Julia Huston knew early on that this team was going places.

“We saw this as an opportunity to work harder earlier in the sea-

“In 30 plus years of coaching, I’ve never had a group that is this

son,” says runner Kaleb Martin. “We were doing a lot more than we did

dedicated and this self-driven,” says Head Coach Sean Hart. “What

the previous year…some of the top guys here ran 60-70 miles a week.”

do we do with them? You get out of their way!

“Most of us were doing 4-hour practices every morning and some

“As the head coach this year, I was blessed with the ultimate group of boys, but also a lot of good adults around them: parents,

nights doing doubles. Some of the other teams weren’t training, and that motivated us even more,” shares Zach Beneteau.

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teachers, coaches,” he says.

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Cole Cronk Photo by Shawn Conlon Photography

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CHASING A DREAM (CONTINUED)

The committed runners researched, studied and watched hours of film to prepare. They not only ran, but also practiced yoga, biked, cross-trained, lifted weights, swam and took a training trip to Georgia.

On state race day in Obetz, the team was nervous but confi-

They even formed a book club under the leadership of Coach Hart.

dent. They are quick to recognize and rely on the strengths of one

Together, they assembled a winning strategy: train hard, eat right

another in a true testament to their team effort. Grabbing the state

and be the best team they could be.

championship was an unforgettable moment.

“Those other parts of training we added this year really put us above

“We never really doubted that we would get first. We didn’t even

the other competitors,” says Cole. “We were hanging out a lot more

have to have our best day—if we just had a good day, we knew we’d

which really created the type of bond we have. Everyone was putting

win,” shares runner Easton Crowther.

forth the effort, giving everything they had for everyone else,” he says.

“At the very end there was a pretty big hill,” team member

“This is my first year of ever running cross country,” adds team-

Zach Plotkin says. “During the race, that’s where things changed

mate Michael Lane. “I was really surprised by the community with

for me. I got really tired and then got passed by a lot of people.

all of my teammates. This is the closest I’ve ever been to anybody…I

But Sergio passed 28 kids the last mile! That was a big thing for

think we are all best friends at this point.”

us to win the meet.”

Nathan Burns Photo by Shawn Conlon Photography Cole Cronk and Zach Beneteau prepare for the USA Meet of Champions - Photo by D. Beneteau

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“I remember the excitement of knowing that it all paid off. It’s hard to describe—something I’ll never forget.” Competitor Nathan Burns shares about the winning moment. “I remember the excitement of knowing that it all paid off. It’s hard to describe—something I’ll never forget,” he says. The team continued the season with an impressive fourth place finish at the USA Meet of Champions, a regional competition between the country’s top teams. All of the graduating athletes plan to keep running in the future, some of them competing at the collegiate level, others in a less demanding club setting. Their legacy is a love of the sport.

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“Whether I run with a team or just by myself, I plan on running,” says Michael. “Running is very good for mental health. Running every day is a natural de-stressor. It relaxes you and it’s fun,” says Zach Beneteau. The 2020 varsity team is an inspiration, but the record-breaking boys aren’t done winning yet. “Stay tuned for track!” proclaims Zach Plotkin with a smile and a nod. Keep your eyes on the finish line this spring, because there’s more to come from these motivated Firebirds.

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many times have we heard someone say, “I can’t wait for

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Write a list of ten frustrations you experienced in

LET IT G O

2020. Then, crumble the list, rip it, burn it and let it go for good. We can’t change the past, so dwelling on it won’t help. Now, write a list of ten good things that happened in 2020. The act of remembering the good and writing it refocuses our mind on the positive moments from the past year. Read your list whenever bad thoughts about 2020 creep back in.

J A R O F J O Y

A gratitude jar is a great daily reminder to focus on the good in our lives. It doesn’t need to be fancy; an old mason jar or shoebox works well. Leave your gratitude jar in a prominent place. Leave small pieces of paper and a pen nearby and make a habit of writing something down that you’re grateful for every day. Whenever you need a pick-me-up, read through

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the notes in your jar.

Expressing gratitude for others will lift your spirits and someone else’s. Resolve this year to send one letter, text or email every week to express appreciation for someone in your life. It will make you feel amazing and warm the heart of someone you value.

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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 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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sures that prevent the flu and other infectious diseases.”

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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

+ Urinary tract infections

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

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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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kids age 6 weeks to 18 years.

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With all of these things to keep track of and our lives moving a mile a minute,

anything we can find to streamline our obligations (and our thoughts) can be a lifesaver! Enter: bullet journaling. It’s equal parts calendar, meal tracker, diary, self care and, well, really anything else that you want to keep tabs on! The “mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system,” coined by creator Ryder Carroll, can help you master the art of intentional living—any way you want to.

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When you start searching for

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need, use your favorite colors,

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2, 16

the 22nd annual march and student

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31 MTCES OPEN HOUSE

Muhlhauser Barn

at Crossroads Church and founder of

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UNDIVIDED, a racial healing program.

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West Chester Farmers Market, January 2 and 16, 2-4 p.m. in Muhlhauser Barn. Vendors are taking careful precautions for safety. Shoppers are encouraged to socially distance, wear a mask

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24 BETHANY OPEN HOUSE

groups. Schedule small group tours

and administrators and visit booths and displays about school clubs and

Bethany School

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Prospective families are invited to

and grades 2-8 from 4-5 p.m. Contact

WestChesterOH.org

visit Bethany School in Glendale

Noel Balster to schedule your visit:

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST CHESTER/LIBERTY (WCL) IS A NOTABLE RESOURCE

FOR

LOCAL

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PROVIDING CHARITABLE FUNDS AND GIFT OPTIONS FOR DONORS DURING ALL SEASONS. During the pandemic, they’ve added another way to assist local nonprofit organizations: the Community Health Fund. Created last spring to issue quick, just-in-time rapid response grants, the Community Health Fund assists nonprofits to make the greatest impact during the pandemic. “The rapid response grants only required one-page proposals with a 500-word explanation of the need and how they’d be able to meet the need,” explains Erin Clemons, Community

The funds were able to go further because the grantee organizations already had strong networks in place in our area.

Foundation president and CEO. “The Board

“Reach Out Lakota was short on some items, and when they

approved that the grants committee could move

received their grant money, their fantastic volunteers drove

quickly, and the committee was able to get the

around to find items like milk, which a lot of young families really

money out in a very expeditious manner.”

need, even when it was in short supply,” says Erin.

$86,200 was granted to thirteen organizations

The team at the Community Foundation funnels 100% of

between March and July 2020, with wide-ranging

Community Health Fund earmarked dollars into grants, fore-

impacts on medical services, rent and utility relief,

going administrative fees. They anticipate further needs in the

food assistance and much more.

community during the winter and welcome donations. They hope

“We had medical grants to get temporary service tents and rapid testing at UC Health/West Chester

to distribute more grants to the organizations who are helping where people have been hit the hardest.

Hospital, Atrium Medical Center Foundation and

“Giving during this season, if you are able to, can help social

the Christ Hospital Foundation,” says Erin. “We

service nonprofits who couldn’t have fundraisers this year,” says

had a group of high school students from Lakota

Erin. “This year presents challenges to everyone, but we’re trying

Robotics apply to buy materials to 3D-print PPE.

to make the most out of these challenging times.”

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