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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

Emily Barlow | emily.barlow@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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In the Name of Love EVERY TIME SOMEONE ASKS ME WHERE I AM FROM, I ALWAYS ENJOY THE

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Mandy Geyman AD DESIGNER

Miranda Williams

RESPONSE I GET WHEN I SAY LOVELAND. If I’m traveling outside of the Cincinnati

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area, I get a lot of “Oh, what a cute name for a town” or “I bet that’s a quaint little place.”

Dana Rudolph

It’s true: Loveland sounds as charming as it actually is. That’s why I am excited that this issue focuses on love. Love in Loveland—and let me tell you, there’s a lot of it.

For those about to get engaged or maybe just purchasing an additional bit of sparkle, we turned to Dale Robertson of Dale Robertson Jewelry. Not only did he update us on the latest engagement ring trends, he also upped our knowledge on what the

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shape of your rock says about you.

In this issue, we also feature a very special couple—Dustin and Amy Hepburn, owners of BIGGBY Coffee in Loveland. This husband and wife duo took a giant leap of faith, opening their first business together just over a year ago. It’s paid off in spades ... because now they are on their way with a second location in Eastgate later this year.

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What about Valentine’s Day? It isn’t just for couples—it’s also a great time to celebrate

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

friendships. That’s why we wanted to highlight Lemons & Limes Boutique and their

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

charming, BFF-worthy Galentine’s Boxes. These custom gift boxes are packed full of

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accessories—all hand-selected for the perfect gift for one gal pal to send to another.

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Truth: I’d be overjoyed to receive one of these this February 14th!

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Last but by no means least, our “Giving Back” feature is a true testament to the power of love. Ohio Valley Voices is a remarkable school for deaf children, a place where they are learning to find their voice, literally—and founder Maria Sentelik cares for each child as if he or she were her own. This is one story you have to read. Maybe even out loud.

When it’s all about love, I hope you love this issue as much as we loved putting it together. Enjoy!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020

FEATURES 16 Womance Is In the Air Show the Females in Your Life Some Love with Galentine’s Boxes from Lemons & Limes

18 A Gem in the Heart of Loveland Dale Robertson Brings Jewelry Excellence to Our Area

22 Finding Their Voice Sound by Sound, Word by Word: Victories at Ohio Valley Voices

28 BIGGBY Love This Loveland Couple Is Brimming

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AH, VALENTINE’S DAY. A day filled to the brim with assorted candies in heart-shaped boxes, flower deliveries, dinner reservations

SHOW THE FEMALES IN YOUR LIFE SOME LOVE WITH GALENTINE’S BOXES FROM LEMONS & LIMES BOUTIQUE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ELIZABETH A. LOWRY

and varied expressions of romance—all aimed at showing that special someone in your life how much you love them.

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should be shared with those other special people in your life—starting with the women who surround and support you every day.

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DALE ROBERTSON BRINGS JEWELRY EXCELLENCE TO OUR AREA

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are a tradition, history has shown other gemstones can also be worn … remember, Princess Diana wore a sapphire surrounded with diamonds for her engagement ring. That same ring is now being worn by Prince William’s wife, Kate.”

Oval cut stones are also having a moment—these cuts are attractive because the stones appear larger next to a comparable round or square cut. “This size illusion makes a great choice for an everlasting investment.”

What about three-stone rings? Look no further than Meghan Markle for their renewed popularity. “The design possibilities here are endless,” Dale points out.

“Diamond shapes and color can be any combination you like, making this a true classic option.”

Dale recounts moments he’s enjoyed serving not only his own family, but the community as well. “I’ve been blessed to make engagement and wedding rings for two of my daughters … I’ve made rings for family friends, their children and even their grandchildren.”

He’s also created masterful pieces that serve to strengthen family lineage and tradition. “I’ve created jewelry with the handwriting of a loved one who has passed. I’ve sized wedding rings once worn by parents or grandparents … duplicated jewelry worn by a grandOUR COMMUNITY IS RICH WITH SKILLED ARTI-

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helping someone select their very first piece of jewelry.”

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and halos. It’s not just for rings, either—the digital app

Each relationship has its own story to tell, so Dale

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tualize their own piece—with plenty of helpful advice

you can share the design with anyone.

along the way. On this point, Dale offers insight and

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stresses an ability to accommodate. When it comes to

ment—simply email, call or use the app to lock in the

celebrating the love of a lifetime, there’s simply nothing

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A GEM IN THE HE AR T OF LOVEL AND (CONTINUED)

Despite the myriad of endless jewelry combinations that have delighted and dazzled over the years, it’s no secret that a few designs truly stand out—and sometimes even reflect a little something about the wearer.

01 ROUND Timeless, brilliant and always in style, the round cut is an excellent choice.

Beauty, fire (the amount of light reflected by cuts) and versatility ensure it pairs well with whatever coordinating accents you choose. Sophisticated and traditional—perhaps just like its owner.

02 PRINCESS Bring on the sparkle: this one’s got a square cut at its top and four beveled sides beneath its surface. Contemporary, sleek and elegant, the princess cut is a relatively new option—a child of the 60s, in fact. Aside from modern sensibility, the princess cut presents an air of strength without sacrificing femininity.

03 CUSHION The cushion cut is currently on-trend thanks to celebrities like Sofia Vergara, and tones down the brilliance for a softer appearance. It’s also a look that harkens back to European royalty, reflecting a respect for tradition and the past.

04 EMERALD Rectangular and elongated, the emerald cut features linear and parallel chiseled cuts for a quietly confident look—worn by celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Beyoncé. Emerald cuts can also appear larger, sometimes making fingers appear slender; there’s also the vintage factor, and that’s a look that never goes out of style.

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GIVING BACK

FINDING THEIR VO I C E

AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARIA SENTELIK WALKS THE HALLS OF HER SCHOOL, OHIO VALLEY VOICES, SHE STOPS TO HIGH-FIVE A STUDENT WHO JUST CRACKED THE CODE ON THE ELUSIVE “KUH” SOUND. These vocal victories are common occurrences—and cause for celebration.

That’s because the students at Ohio Valley Voices were either born profoundly deaf or hearing impaired. Mastering a new sound deserves hugs, hoots and hollers, according to Maria and her staff.

Ohio Valley Voices doesn’t function like a normal school.

Students, all of whom either have hearing aids or cochlear implants, get individual attention and instruction (classes are no larger than seven) to develop the tools they need to communicate. This hidden gem has put itself on the map thanks to the Moog method—a successful curriculum that focuses on accelerating development of spoken language and, when the child is ready, helping them learn the same subjects as their hearing-age peers so they can be full participants in mainstream education.

What sets it apart most is that sign language isn’t used at Ohio Valley Voices. Here, it’s all about talking.

SOUND BY SOUND, WORD BY WORD: VICTORIES AT OHIO VALLEY VOICES

Maria founded the program in 2000—beginning with only 16 students. Now the school is at max capacity with 55 and is looking to expand to both Dayton and downtown Cincinnati.

During a student’s average five-year stay, he or she learns the

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tools to be successful: how to talk, to be part of a hearing community—and to have confidence.

“Every parent walks into Ohio Valley Voices in crisis mode,” she says. “They all have a dream for their child, and they’re terrified they won’t be able to communicate with them. ‘Who is going to talk to my child? Will they ever say I love you? Will they be able to hear me say I love you?’”

As a parent of a deaf daughter, Maria understands the fear those families feel. It was this compassion and empathy that catapulted her into making her mark on children with hearing impairments.

Her vision is simple: no child should go without.

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So why no sign language at Ohio Valley Voices? The average deaf adult who uses sign language can’t read beyond a fourth-grade level.

Thanks to the school’s speaking-only approach, 73 percent of their graduates read at grade level or above (better than the national average).

“If you don’t have access or opportunity to education, it’s a very lonely life as a person with hearing loss. The average person doesn’t sign, so you are instantly isolated from your community.

And, if you can’t read, you don’t have access to anything,” Maria says. “We give students the opportunity to choose what they want to be, where they want to go and how they want to live their lives.

The trajectory of their life changes after they come here. We’ve taken who they were—and helped them blossom.”

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears. That’s why, Maria insists, capturing students at a young age is imperative.

“If we start them young enough, we can help that child learn to talk just like you and I,” Maria says. “Your brain needs to learn how to talk—and that happens best between age 0 – 3.” It is because of this early intervention that 88 percent of their graduates have gone on to higher education.

Ohio Valley Voices offers programs for parent-infant (beginning at six weeks), toddlers (18 months to three years), preschool and early elementary (kindergarten to second grade).

In addition to the direct study of speech and communication, the school has an on-staff audiologist who monitors students’ hearing aids and cochlear implant needs. Parent support groups and education, summer camp for current students and graduates, as well as therapy opportunities are also provided. Maria has left no stone unturned—her mission is to empower the entire family unit.

“We have to win the race of learning—and we have to get it right.

We ask our students and families to work hard … they have to work twice as hard to make it look like they are hearing just like us—the by-product of that hard work and dedication is learning how to speak.”

And making life easier for children who are already working so hard is one of Maria’s biggest goals. She emphasizes that Ohio Valley Voices will never turn a child away because of tuition or financial hardships. The nonprofit school prides itself on awarding scholarships to those in need and leans on the community to help support the operating expenses of the program.

“There’s nothing like watching a child learn and change and become who they are. We get to do that every single day. I watch them learn that first word, first sentence, the first time they yell at you—all things they’re supposed to do. Every sound makes a difference.”

Maria makes it clear: “We change lives at Ohio Valley Voices. Who wouldn’t want that opportunity?”

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And by that, Amy’s referring to a post she saw on Facebook from a friend and fellow BIGGBY owner about a search for new franchisees in the area.

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GREATER CINCINNATI FLY FISHING SHOW

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Murray (this year’s chosen lovely

of what’s to come at the Cincinnati

at the 2020 Greater Cincinnati Fly

lady) at the Loveland Presbyterian

Opera this summer—Roundabout

Fishing Show. Browse everything

Church for a decadent breakfast on

Opera for Kids will perform part of

from reels and rods to lodges and

this most special of days—this year

The Barber of Seville. Bring the whole

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miss the Heritage Village Museum’s

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music, delicious food and colorful

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

LOVELAND

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Millbrook Farm

429,900

409,500

95%

46

5

2.1

Kemper Grove

435,000

415,000

95%

46

4

2.2

Butterworth Glen

450,000

430,000

96%

25

4

2.1

Stagge Rd

450,000

432,500

96%

34

4

3

Woods at Miami Trails

459,900

445,300

97%

20

4

3.1

Black Horse Run

469,900

437,500

93%

186

5

3.2

Cedar Dr

526,185

533,673

101%

1

4

2.1

Woods at Miami Trails

549,900

520,000

95%

489

4

5

Shepherd's Run

569,900

549,900

96%

63

4

3.1

Stonebridge Farm

584,900

564,000

96%

168

4

4.1

Sanctuary at Miami Trails

585,000

530,000

91%

190

5

4.1

Sanctuary at Miami Trails

624,900

579,800

93%

34

3

3.2

Oasis

639,900

619,500

97%

1049

7

4.1

Enyart Rd

649,900

589,900

91%

106

5

4

Willows Bend

754,900

642,000

85%

226

4

4.1

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