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Stars, Stripes + 250 Years
The big day is almost here—the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence! We’ve been looking forward to the big semiquincentennial celebration for the past year, and this issue is packed with ideas for how to celebrate.
Our cover story showcases ways to amp up your summer celebrations with an abundance of red, white and blue side dishes and cocktails. We explore a bit of history that opened in West Chester this summer— the USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion is a perfect way to pay tribute to the veterans that helped secure and maintain our freedom. We also continue our Time Travel Trail series and explore our local parks that had recent upgrades, so there are ample ideas for how to get outdoors and explore our community this summer.
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, I’ll also be celebrating a milestone birthday at the end of the summer. Growing up, I was always told I was a bicentennial baby and heard stories about how monumental that 200th celebration was for the country. Every day, I’d walk past my patriotic baby photo on display in our hallway as a reminder of that moment in history.
Now, fifty years later, it’s special to witness another historic anniversary and reflect on the traditions, communities and freedoms that connect generations. Whether you’re celebrating with fireworks, backyard gatherings, local adventures or moments of reflection, I hope this issue inspires you to make the most of this unforgettable summer. Here’s to 250 years of America and to creating memories that will last for generations to come.
Cheers to 250 Years!
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Lakota West's Les Misérables Earns Top Honors at Theatre Awards
The Lakota West Theatre production of Les Misérables won a combined seventeen awards from Queen City Theatre Collaborative and Cappies of Greater Cincinnati, which gave the cast two opportunities to perform the song “One Day More” at the Aronoff Center. Award highlights include best musical, best orchestra and best ensemble at both events and best stage management and crew, best song and best choreography execution. Zander Brewer, Hagan Bright, Ben Fritz, Julia Kershaw, Bella Rosato and Jordan Wells earned individual performance awards. Congratulations! LakotaWestTheatre.com
$300,000 Donor Match Supports Expansion Plans at Reach Out Lakota
Reach Out Lakota received an anonymous donation to match up to $300,000 by the end of August, accelerating its expansion plan to double its current size and extend services. The local nonprofit serves the emergency needs of families from the Lakota Local School District by distributing food, clothing and hygiene items. The organization has seen a 116% increase in the number of families assisted over the last eight years. Learn more and donate online. ReachOutLakota.org/campaign
Patriotic Bus Wrap Honors America 250 in BCRTA Design Contest
The Butler County Regional Transit Authority is proud to celebrate Ross High School sophomore Sam Foss, the winner of BCRTA’s Sketch to Street Contest honoring America’s 250th birthday. Sam’s design reflects our nation’s transportation journey, from horses and boats to trains and cars, all brought together in red, white and blue. Chosen for capturing the spirit of the project, Sam’s artwork will travel throughout Butler County at festivals, parades and on regular BCRTA routes. ButlerCountyRTA.com
Photography by Jim Kershaw
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GREEN SPACES
Three Local Parks Offering Upgraded Amenities from Community Input
ARTICLE BY TERA MICHELSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEN KALTMAN + PROVIDED
From walking paths and sport courts to green spaces and play places, our community is invested in parks and recreation. We’ve gathered the latest information on upgraded amenities in three local parks. This July, get out and explore West Chester and Liberty Township’s recreation areas.
The newly renovated stage area at The Square @ Union Centre in the heart of West Chester.
Additional seating + enhanced shade at The Square @ Union Centre.
1. THE SQUARE @ UNION CENTRE
The Square reopened last month after community-driven renovations around the First Financial Bank clock tower. Home to The Takeover summer concert series, this refreshed area offers an upgraded stage, two lighted splash pads and enhanced seating including rocks, benches and swings. New native trees have been planted in the area and mounted sails offer additional shade.
2. BECKETT PARK
This 150-acre park is already a hot spot, hosting a boundless playground and the largest free splash pad in the state. In response to resident surveys, more fun is soon to come with a proposal to add eight pickleball courts and extended walking paths that will connect to existing trails. Watch for comfort amenities like additional shade and parking and upgraded bathroom facilities.
Eight pickleball courts are among the many proposed upgrades at West Chester's Beckett Park. Construction is set to begin this summer.
3. FORT LIBERTY PLAYLAND 2.0
The community celebrated the grand opening of the reimagined Fort Liberty Playland 2.0 in March. Modeled after the beloved original wooden structure that was built by volunteers in 1999, the new version was designed with resident feedback and the goal to improve safety and accessibility standards. The revitalized space inspires imaginative play in a safe zone connected to nature.
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Thanks to Mike Huxsoll, West Chester Township Director, Community Services; Brianna Wooten, West Chester Township Director, Public Information and Engagement; + Christy Gloyd, Liberty Township Marketing & Events Manager/PIO.
Fort Liberty Playland 2.0 received an overhaul + reopened in March with a community-driven rebuild that honors the beloved original. Photo by Len Kaltman.
Stars, Stripes + Summer Bites
Celebrating 250 Years of America the Sweetest Way We Know How
Two hundred and fifty years. A quarter of a millennium of cookouts and county fairs, of fireflies and fireworks, of recipes passed hand-to-hand on index cards with butter-stained edges. If ever there were a summer to really savor, this is the one. Some traditions don’t need updating—they need honoring. And this July, with America turning 250, we’re leaning hard into the flavors that feel like home. The ones that taste like your grandma’s kitchen, a picnic blanket in the grass and the first cool sip of something sweet on a sweltering afternoon. So throw some burgers and brats on the grill, pull out the red-checkered tablecloth and call your people. We’ve gathered all of the plans for sides and sweets to make this year’s celebration one to remember.
ARTICLE BY ALI WAYCHOFF, EMILY BARLOW, STEPHANIE MEINBERG + MICHELLE MOODY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW J. CAPPS
Red, White + Blue Cake
INGREDIENTS
• 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus any additional ingredients indicated on the box)
• 1 pint (about 12 ounces) blueberries
• 16 ounces fresh strawberries
• 1 container whipped topping
DIRECTIONS
1. Bake cake mix according to package instructions in a baking dish, preheating oven as directed on the box.
2. Wash and thoroughly dry berries. Remove stems from strawberries and slice thinly. Tip: an egg slicer makes quick, uniform pieces.
3. Once cake is completely cool, spread whipped topping evenly over the top.
4. Place blueberries in the upper left corner.
5. Arrange strawberries in even rows to create the stripes.
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For an elevated twist, bake in two round pans sized to fit a trifle bowl, then alternate layers of cake, whipped topping and berries (see cover photo).
“Red, white, blue and absolutely delicious! Some color combinations never go out of style. And these need exploring.”
Red, White + Blue Cocktail Red, White + Blue Parfaits
INGREDIENTS
• 1 ounce grenadine
• Ice
• 3 ounces pre-mixed lemonade (dye-free brand, as clear/white as possible)
• 1.5 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces blue curaçao
DIRECTIONS
1. Add the grenadine to a tall 12-16-ounce collins or highball glass.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. In a separate mixing tumbler, combine the lemonade and vodka. Slowly pour into the glass over the back of an upside-down spoon, to layer the liquid and preserve the color separations.
4. Add the blue curaçao to the top using the same slow, spoon-method pour.
5. Serve immediately; the layers are only half the fun!
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and replace the blue curaçao with a blue sports drink. It’s still every bit as festive. Be sure to use sugar-free or low-sugar options; higher-sugar options will sink to the bottom.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups boiling water for red layer
• 1 box (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
• 1 box (4 envelopes) unflavored gelatin, divided
• 1 cup boiling water for white layer
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups boiling water for blue layer
• 1 box (6 ounces) berry blue gelatin
• Whipped cream and sprinkles, for serving
DIRECTIONS
1. Slow-build layers are the secret, and yes, they’re worth every minute.
2. Red layer: whisk strawberry gelatin, 1 packet unflavored gelatin and 2 cups boiling water until dissolved. Divide among 8 jars or tall glasses (about ¼ to 2/3 cup each). Chill until set, 45–60 minutes.
3. White layer: whisk 2 packets unflavored gelatin with 1 cup boiling water. Stir in condensed milk until smooth. Cool slightly, pour over red layer. Chill 45–60 minutes.
4. Blue layer: whisk berry blue gelatin, remaining unflavored gelatin and 2 cups boiling water until dissolved. Cool slightly, pour over white layer. Chill 3 hours or overnight.
• 3 to 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 Tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In a large bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter and ¼ cup sugar until well mixed. Press evenly into an ungreased 9x13 glass baking dish, ensuring a fully flat surface.
3. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely.
4. Using a mixer, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy and smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled pretzel crust, smoothing to the edges to create a tight seal.
5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, longer if time allows.
6. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool to room temperature.
7. Stir in sliced strawberries; chill until partially set, 10-20 minutes.
8. Spread evenly over cream cheese layer.
9. Refrigerate until firm, 6 hours minimum or overnight.
10. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stir blueberries, lemon juice and ¼ cup sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, cool and purée until smooth.
11. Refrigerate until ready to drizzle over set dessert.
For best results, don’t rush it. Think of this as “make-ahead required.” If you love making everything from scratch, resist that temptation and stick to store-bought Cool Whip. Homemade whipped cream, while dreamy and creamy, doesn’t hold up as long and will muddy the layers.
THE USS CINCINNATI’S NEW MISSION
THE USS CINCINNATI PEACE PAVILION HONORS THE PAST + INSPIRES THE FUTURE
ARTICLE BY TERA MICHELSON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEN KALTMAN
The long-awaited USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion is open to the public at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester, the fullsize replica of a Cold War nuclear submarine now permanently docked adjacent to the Voice of America Broadcasting Museum. Much more than a memorial, the Peace Pavilion is a community gathering space that encourages visitors to reflect upon and learn about history, science and humanity.
Joseph Jaap, President & Executive Director of the Submarine Cincinnati Memorial Association and Navy veteran has been working toward this goal for more than 25 years.
“It is a unique civic icon and will be a valuable civic asset, but most importantly, it will engage young people…”
-Joseph Jaap, President & Executive Director of the Submarine Cincinnati Memorial Association
USS Cincinnati's backup generator, painted + named "The Big Red Machine," to honor the 1975 + 1976 World Series champions Cincinnati Reds.
“We are honoring the past while engaging, educating and inspiring future generations of leaders and innovators.”
-Joseph Jaap
“Our vision and motto is: Peace is our Purpose,” Joe shares, “We are honoring the past while engaging, educating and inspiring future generations of leaders and innovators to ensure America’s continued strength, security and competitive edge.
“The mission of the memorial is to honor the service of USS Cincinnati, which represents the investment our nation made during five decades of the Cold War,” he says. “It also honors the service of three generations of veterans who served in the Cold War and the local companies that contributed to the peaceful conclusion of the Cold War…it is a unique civic icon and will be a valuable civic asset for events, but most importantly, it will engage young people and excite them to the science, technology, engineering, math and skilled trade careers necessary to design, build and operate such complex and sophisticated machines to keep our nation secure and competitive in a global economy.”
Bringing the USS Cincinnati to West Chester was a collaboration between MetroParks of Butler County, West Chester Township, the Navy League and the Northern Cincinnati Foundation. A veteran-led initiative, it is a privately funded venture made possible by the generous support of individuals, businesses and philanthropic organizations.
Three pieces of the replica are original to the USS Cincinnati: the 17-foot-tall rudder, the conning tower (also known as the “sail”) and in its center, the submarine’s diesel
engine that served as backup power for the nuclear-powered ship. It was painted red and nicknamed “The Big Red Machine,” in honor of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team winning back-to-back World Series Championships in 1975 and 1976.
“A sub is an exquisite machine packed with sophisticated equipment requiring highly trained sailors to operate, along with engineers to design it, plus skilled trades like welders, pipefitters, shipfitters, plumbers and electricians to build it. We hope to inspire both STEM and skilled trades with the USS Cincinnati,” Joe adds.
According to Joe, even after 20-plus years, the site is an ongoing project, as supporters continue to work toward the full potential of the site.
“Next, we will be installing the solar panels on the open framework of the upper hull structure to show how only the top seven feet of the sub’s hull is visible above water. It will be the first ‘solar-powered nuclear submarine!’” he says.
“We also intend to acquire a periscope and the ship driving station to complete the control room under the conning tower,” he adds.
The USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion continues to be an all-hands-on-deck project. Visit the memorial to learn more about its role in the Cold War, tour with a trained docent and take in the grandeur of the sheer size of it. Join the continuing efforts to add finishing touches and help build educational programming with a donation online. SubCincy.org
The USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion + Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting are adjacent to one another.
Hamilton’s Historic Neighborhoods
Explore Three Hamilton Neighborhoods That Tell the Story of the City’s Evolution from Frontier Fort to Industrial Center
ARTICLE BY MIKE BURCHAM
PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY TRAVEL BUTLER COUNTY
The Lane-Hooven House was built in 1863 by builder James Elrick for industrialist + philanthropist Clark Lane. It now houses the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Long before Hamilton became known for its mills, factories and grand homes, it began as a frontier outpost along the Great Miami River. Fort Hamilton was built in 1791 and named for Alexander Hamilton, then Secretary of the Treasury. The fort closed only a few years later after the Treaty of Greenville, but by then, families had already begun settling nearby. Over time, those early roots grew into three distinct neighborhoods that still help tell the story of Hamilton’s rise.
GERMAN VILLAGE TAKES SHAPE
By the mid-1800s, German immigrants were arriving in Hamilton in large numbers. Many settled east of the Great Miami River, near the canal system that helped fuel the city’s growing industrial strength.
German Village became a close-knit neighborhood of homes, churches, schools and businesses. It was also a neighborhood of contrasts. Business owners and factory leaders often lived in large, impressive homes, while workers and tradesmen built smaller, more modest houses nearby.
“German Village is the oldest established neighborhood in the city,” says Brian Smith, Executive Director of the Butler County Historical Society. “There were business owners, industrialists in the 1860s, beginning to create industrial might Hamilton would have for 100-plus years.”
The neighborhood’s architecture reflects that history, with Gothic Revival, Italianate and Queen Anne influences still visible today.
“Fort Hamilton was built in 1791 and named for Alexander Hamilton, then Secretary of the Treasury.”
The unique octagonal-shaped Hamilton Lane Library in German Village was built in 1866 + gifted to the City of Hamilton as a public library in 1868.
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HAMILTON’S PROSPERITY
As Hamilton’s industries grew, so did the fortunes of the families behind them. Many of the city’s next generation of successful industrialists built homes along Dayton Lane and Campbell Avenue.
Their wealth came from paper mills, woolen mills, railroads and banking—the businesses that supported Hamilton’s industrial boom. The homes they built were designed to show it.
“There were many homes with towers and turrets,” Brian says. “At the time, making something round was a sign of wealth. There was a great expanse to these homes with wraparound porches and ornamental ironwork. All this is a sign of wealth.”
Decorative brickwork, stained glass, slate roofs and intricately carved interiors made these homes stand out. The Dayton Lane district remains known for its Queen Anne-style architecture.
ROSSVILLE GROWS ACROSS THE RIVER
Across the Great Miami River, Rossville had been settled since the 1850s. But many of its most impressive homes came later, after 1900, as Hamilton’s growth continued westward.
“German Village is the oldest established neighborhood in the city.”
-Brian Smith, Butler County Historical Society Executive Director
Large brick mansions, decorative porches, ornamental woodwork and carriage houses helped establish Rossville as one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods.
By the 1920s, Hamilton had become a leading manufacturing and industrial center. German Village, Dayton Lane and Rossville each grew alongside the city, preserving a different chapter of its story.
Today, all three of these neighborhoods are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore history with a tour through Hamilton, one street at a time.
ABOUT THIS SERIES
West Chester + Liberty Lifestyle celebrates America250 with stories featuring stops on the Time Travel Trail, sponsored by Travel Butler County. These historic sites highlight the important role Butler County played in the settling of Ohio and the United States. TravelButlerCounty.com
Historic homes on Hamilton’s Dayton Street demonstrate wealth through decorative details.
This 1884 home at 610 Dayton Street is an example of half-timbered, Queen Anne architecture.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
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The 10% Target Mindset
Jen Cohen ON THE PRACTICE OF ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT
Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.
He calls days later.
That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.
The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.
The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.
“You have to be the CEO of your own life.”
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Discover the full 10% Target Mindset framework.
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MAKE TEN ATTEMPTS
The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.
STACK THE DECK
Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.
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DISCIPLINE IS A PRACTICED SKILL, NOT AN INHERITANCE
No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.
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SELF-TALK ONLY WORKS WHEN THE BODY BACKS IT UP
Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.
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NEVER MISS A MONDAY
The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.
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THURSDAYS
The Takeover Concert Series
The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester | 6:00 PM
Don’t miss the popular Thursday evening concert series at West Chester’s Clocktower, summer Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of musical artists, tasty food trucks and adult beverages (proceeds from beer sales support local nonprofits). This admission-free, family-friendly community event is presented by First Financial Bank. Find a detailed schedule online. WestChesterOH.org
SATURDAYS
West Chester Market
MidPointe Library West Chester Branch parking lot, 9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester | 9:00 AM
Enjoy fresh, locally grown foods and handmade artisan products at West Chester’s Farmers Market every summer Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
This one-of-a-kind market features music, entertainment and fun activities for all ages. Look for the new Kid-preneur booth, giving young entrepreneurs a chance to bring their ideas to life and share them with the community. Apply online. WestChesterOH.org
JULY 3RD + 4TH
Kemba All American Bash
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester | 4:00 PM
The Kemba All American Bash returns July 3 and 4 in honor of America250, sponsored by Kemba Credit Union. This once-in-a-generation celebration features fireworks at 10 p.m. on the Fourth of July, and a full schedule of music, entertainment and family friendly activities leading up to it. Join your neighbors to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Details online. WestChesterOH.org
JULY 4TH
Liberty Township Fourth of July Parade
Lakota East High School, 6840 Lakota Lane, Liberty Township | 9:00 AM
Happy Independence Day! The Liberty Township Fourth of July Parade begins at 9 a.m. on July 4. The annual red, white and blue celebration starts at Lakota East High School and winds its way to Liberty Junior School. Find a spot along the parade route to enjoy floats, fire trucks and patriotic tunes from the Lakota East Marching Thunderhawks. Liberty-Township.com
JULY 11TH + 18TH
Keehner Park Concert Series
Keehner Park Amphitheatre, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester | 7:00 PM
The Keehner Park Concert Series promises something for everyone as a free lineup of diverse music performances continues this summer. Enjoy Aja: A Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan on July 11, the University of Cincinnati Community Band on July 18 and more talented performers on select August Saturdays. Food trucks are available onsite for purchases. WestChesterOH.org
JULY 17TH - 18TH
Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival
Smith Park, 591 Tytus Avenue, Middletown
Delight in more than 30 colorful hot air balloons, a laser light show, skydiving performances and more at the 2026 Ohio Challenge. Honor America’s 250th anniversary with a drone show featuring 350 drones. After the nighttime balloon glow, fireworks light up the sky. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. Find a full schedule online. OhioChallenge.com
JULY 23RD-26TH + 30TH-AUGUST 2ND
Glier’s Goettafest 2026
Newport Festival Park, 100 Riverboat Row, Newport | 9:00 AM
Don’t miss this annual two-weekend celebration of all things goetta! Enjoy live music and family fun, including a 90-foot ferris wheel and delicious Glier’s Goetta. Admission is free. Hours vary—find the full schedule online. Goetta.com/GoettaFest
JULY 25TH
Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing
Keehner Park Amphitheatre, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester | 7:00 PM Cincinnati Shakespeare Company brings a unique and timely adaptation of the classic comedy Much Ado About Nothing to Keehner Park. Bring a blanket and a friend to enjoy an entertaining evening filled with mistaken identities, overheard conversations and joyful chaos. The Twisted Greek Food Truck will be onsite for the event. WestChesterOH.org
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