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Career vet, Corey Mason is a man of many passions and, now retired from his military service, is intent on pursuing as many hobbies as he possibly can: video production, spirit investigation, metal detecting, inventing mocktails and supporting spaces where folks can hang out together without numbing out with alcohol. His journey includes some tough challenges, but he's out on top!

Team Asylum coordinator Randy Renninger reports that Boyertown's first Pokémon Tournament was a win all around. Over 100 players and observers attended; celebrity players came from New York, Philadelphia, and Tennessee; vendors enjoyed sales and opportunities to meet players; families bonded during shared play. There are many more wins to the day! Listen and be inspired!

Tina Hartman shares that she's realized a dream-come-true in opening Boyertown's latest food venue offering creative choices of salads, paninis, soups, and wraps along with the choice to order your own combination of ingredients. A former home health care professional, eager to please, Tina enjoys mixing with patrons and staff, listening carefully to ideas for changing up the menu as seasons change and to meet culinary tastes of the area.

So many animals, so many places to visit and re-visit--camera in hand: Jeff Grabert can't get enough. Thousands of images from which to choose to print and frame and exhibit--locally and around the world. Africa on safari is his favorite location--closest to nature.

John Hanna recounts his journey from teen dishwasher in urban Atlanta, Georgia, to culinary chef creating Ironstone Restaurant's unique farm-to-table offerings in rural Boyertown, Pennsylvania. John shares challenges inherent in the demanding lifestyle of running a restaurant along with the rewards of pleasing diners experiencing offerings sourced locally but new to their palate.

Artisan Minna Aaparyti has memories of walks through the woods to get to and from school in Finland. Her art in many mediums showcases her long-held love of nature. Participants in her workshops will find her eager to share the creative processes in relaxing sessions. And they'll take what they've created home with them. Minna is eager to resume her artistic life close to nature in an upcoming move to the Oley Valley from Fishtown.