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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Emily Barlow | emily.barlow@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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Love, A Lovely Topic LAST YEAR, WE MADE THE FOCUS OF OUR FEBRUARY ISSUE “LOVE.” This year, it seemed only appropriate to repeat that theme. Whether it’s family, friends, community or self, we can all use a little more love in our lives.

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Mandy Geyman AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Love for the community is something Whistle Stop Clay Works knows a thing or two about. The owners followed their passion and opened Whistle Stop 10 years ago.

There’s nothing they wouldn’t do for this community, and you can read all about it in Round & Round on the Wheel. In 2018, owner Kay Bolin was even awarded the prestigious honor of being Loveland’s Valentine Lady (if you aren’t familiar with what it

Henry Allen, Elizabeth A. Lowry, Bill Furbee, Natalie Shawver, Stephanie Meinberg CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Elizabeth A. Lowry, Matt Capps of Loveland Premium Portraits, Matthew Broerman, Stephanie Meinberg

takes to become a Valentine Lady, read P.S. Happy Valentine’s Day to find out).

When it comes to loving yourself, a little pampering is always a good choice.

We caught up with Chante’ Carter, co-owner of Le’ Reign Luxury Salon & Spa (which opened this past fall), to learn which services we should book to get a little more “me time” in.

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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

There is a lot to love in this issue about love, and I think it’s a theme we’ll love to stick

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with—both this month and beyond.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

FEATURES 12 P.S. Happy Valentine’s Day “There’s Nothing in the World So Sweet as Love …”

18 Round & Round on the Wheel Mud-struck and “Kiln” It at Whistle Stop Clay Works

24 New in the Neighborhood Abode Advantage Connects Community with a Novel Spin on Retirement Living

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30 Perfect Pairing Boutique Libations Perfect for Your Valentine at A Bottle or Two

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Hometown Hero

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Trend Setter

24 Inspired By 30 Local’s Choice 32 Lifestyle Calendar 33 Realty Report 34 Artist’s Palette

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nation’s top beer competitions, and this year’s

but three great ways to celebrate this day dedicated

event found our Ohio breweries rising to the top

to those we hold nearest and dearest—whether a

of the charts. Star of the U.S. Open show? Narrow

darling sweetheart, your cute kiddo or best friend.

Path Brewing—taking home three gold medals and

Bring home a decadent dinner or two kinds of col-

securing third best brewery overall. Other local

orful fun. Tempting meal (for two) includes salad,

medal winners included Third Eye, Grainworks,

braised short ribs, garlic mashed, green beans and

MPH, March First, HighGrain, Fretboard and

chocolate-covered strawberries—or, go DIY with a

Common Beer Co., plus Cincy faves like MadTree,

painting kit or cookie decorating kit. Choose your

Rhinegeist, Brink, Listermann and more. Following

favorite (or try all three!). Orders due Feb 10 for

the national awards, the Buckeye State hosted its

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HOMETOWN HERO

p.s. happy valentine’s day “THERE’S NOTHING IN THE WORLD SO SWEET AS LOVE …”

LOVELAND, LIKE EVERY CITY, IS HOME TO

At the time, Doris Pfeister was the executive

MANY TRADITIONS. Christmas in Loveland is

secretary for the Chamber—she agreed that if

always a treat, and who could pass up the Food Truck

Dr. Boike made the arrangements, she would

Rally or Fourth of July fireworks by the river in Nisbet

postmark any Valentine’s cards that sold … and

Park? It’s challenging to pick a favorite, but if we had

sell they did. Doris postmarked more than 1,000

to choose a tradition that really puts the “Love” in

cards that year. In 1975, Rick Van Sant, a writer for

Loveland, well, February 14th comes to mind …

United Press International, wrote an article about

The tradition of the Valentine Lady is cemented

the event and dubbed Doris “The Valentine Lady.”

in Loveland’s history. Or, rather, it’s carved in stone.

Now, 2021’s Valentine Lady is lifelong Loveland

In 2018, a monument was erected along the bike

resident Jeannie Shumaker. According to the

trail near the heart of downtown. The tribute,

Chamber, Jeannie has given countless hours of

appropriately dubbed “Sweetheart Lane,” features

her time and talent. “Pick most any event, and

images of every Valentine Lady—and has ample

you’ll find Jeannie’s name within the list of volun-

space for new additions. A second monument sits

teers,” they share. The role of Valentine Lady has

a few yards farther down the bike trail, and features

historically been awarded to women like Jeannie

the winners of the valentine card competition,

who do so much for our community.

marked with the Valentine Lady signature motto:

Like most jobs, the role of the Valentine Lady was

There’s nothing in the world so sweet as love.

different in 2020. But the requirements have not

The origin of the Loveland Valentine Lady’s

changed, even if some of last year’s specifics did:

motto is unclear, but the sentiment was deemed

availability to work with the Chamber, to make pre-

appropriate by Dr. Roland Boike. Once the presi-

sentations to Loveland students at several district

dent of the Loveland Chamber, Dr. Boike is credited

locations, and—of course—wear red attire at every

with the idea for the Valentine postmark. With the

Valentine’s event. We wish Jeannie luck as she fulfills

help of Glen Schnoover, then editor of the Loveland

her duties in red this season. Don’t forget to send

Herald, Dr. Boike made the arrangements for the

a postcard to your sweetheart this year, and make

first Loveland Valentine’s cards. The cards featured

sure it’s stamped by the most lovely Lady in town.

a design of Cupid and the famous motto.

XOXO.

ARTICLE HENRY ALLEN

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Past Valentine Lady ceremony

Surprising 2021’s newest Valentine Lady

Current Valentine Lady Jeannie Shumaker

Past Valentine Lady ceremony

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ROU N D & ROU N D ON THE WHEEL

MUD-STRUCK AND “KILN” IT AT WHISTLE STOP CLAY WORKS

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ARTICLE NATALIE SHAWVER PHOTOGRAPHY MATT CAPPS OF LOVELAND PREMIUM PORTRAITS

WHEN FACED WITH A MARKET CRASH AND LOST

“Working with clay offers many opportunities for sur-

RETIREMENT FUNDS IN 2008, TIM O’GRADY AND

prises,” he says. “Mistakes and failures are part of the

KAY BOLIN HAD TWO OPTIONS: FRET … OR HAVE

learning process.”

SOME FUN. Lucky for Loveland, they chose the latter.

Tim encourages people who are interested in trying

The husband-and-wife duo retired from a textile com-

something new or getting out of their comfort zone to sign

pany and were looking for another win/win chapter in

up for one of Whistle Stop’s beginner classes. Whether it’s

their life—something selfishly fulfilling while simultane-

a six-week course or a one-day workshop, he wants clay

ously closing an art gap in the community they so loved.

aficionados and novices alike to enjoy themselves.

So, they bought an old, abandoned oil distribution build-

“People make things that fulfill a need in their life,”

ing in historic Loveland and converted it into a pottery

Bonnie McNett, WSCW’s operations manager, says.

teaching studio and gallery. Whistle Stop Clay Works

“These things are usually functional … a pair of doves

was born—holding its first class on June 10, 2010.

for their wedding cake or a cremation urn for their father.

Appropriately named for its location next to the rail-

Gifts are also popular—a set of dessert plates or a per-

road tracks (as well as a nod to the old Whistle Stop

sonalized mug. People usually come to us not having

Tavern), WSCW is a fully equipped ceramics teaching

touched clay since elementary school—so we welcome

studio and gallery. Classes and workshops range from

everyone regardless of background. We are all on this

wheel throwing to sculpting for both young and old.

creative journey together.”

“Time spent at WSCW is truly a spiritual experience,”

But the love of creativity and craft doesn’t stop inside

Kay says, co-owner and now director of marketing of the

the studio. The WSCW team believes that art has a serious

studio/gallery. “It’s like meditation and your own ‘space’

impact on one’s life—and the community in which they live.

to relax, create and enjoy the company of other people

It is this impact that has driven Tim and Kay’s desire to con-

with the same mindset.”

nect their love of art with the enrichment of the physical,

Tim is no stranger to this mindset, either. He’s had his

economic, social and cultural elements of a community.

hands in clay for more than 70 years. His interest broad-

Despite facing serious economic challenges in 2020

ened after replacing his love of mud pies with creating

due to the COVID-19 crisis, the studio still found ways to

his own art on the pottery wheel and hand-scultping.

give to the most vulnerable. Knowing that the pandemic CONTINUED >

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ROUND & ROUND (CONTINUED)

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art who had just moved to Loveland … she was looking for work while pursuing her goals in academia. We decided that a pottery studio would fit well into the community … that was 10 years ago. The studio has become a cherished resource for clay enthusiasts, young hit everyone—especially the poor—hard, WSCW

and old—and many of our students today are

raised more than $700 for the Loveland LIFE

considered accomplished artists.”

Food Pantry during its September Pottery Affaire.

Auction items were also donated to several local nonprofits such as NEST and CMH Montessori

Direct from the heart of WSCW’s beliefs and

School. On average, WSCW donates approx-

goals, consider these six ways that art positively

imately 1 percent of its gross revenue to local

impacts any community:

charities, and is a major supporter of Mason Grange Empty Bowls’ fundraiser—a yearly event

01 ART REFLECTS COMMUNITY VALUES

that helps fight hunger in the larger community.

02 ART CREATES A SENSE OF BELONGING

“In 2009, we bought the current property with the thought of configuring the space

04 ART CREATES A SENSE OF PRIDE

for ‘dirty arts’ … painting, photography, glass

05 ART PROMOTES DIVERSITY OF CULTURE

working,” Tim says. “As fate would have it, we

06 ART ENTERTAINS AND BRINGS

met a young woman with her MFA in ceramic

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03 ART DRIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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ABOUT ABODE ADVANTAGE Abode isn’t just a retirement community, it’s a small residence consisting of 10 private suites that are designed to feel as though you’re living in a home. More important, Abode’s community is intimate enough that real relationships can be formed with those living around you.

“It’s hard to create new relationships in the later years, but our community makes it smoother and ensures you stay connected to

“Abode Advantage creates that community. This is a new way of shared housing where everyone has a way to contribute, no matter what their ability may be,” George explains.

your existing relationships,” founding member George Hagan says.

Although right now there is only one house on the campus,

“You’re part of a smaller group, so you remain significant and known.”

three additional one-story, 9,000-square-foot abodes will be

As one of the founding members, alongside home builder Jody

added by the spring of 2022. All four houses will surround a com-

Amburgy and CPA Tom Ruberg, George says he spent more than 25

munity courtyard, thus creating a neighborhood atmosphere to

years working in the senior living environment—and always felt there

connect the various residents.

had to be a better way to create a community for seniors who were

Also, each resident will receive a membership to the Countryside

looking for an opportunity to enjoy their later years. So he found like-

YMCA and its programming, as well as access to several community

minded partners—and started one.

partners who will share their healthy living expertise with Abode.

One of Abode’s many community spaces, the dining area

Every room comes with a coffee nook and ample closet space

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Outings will be scheduled according to each resident’s needs.

Thrive Promoters also make sure to attend to residents’ mental

George says Abode will utilize different transportation options such

health, as Abode’s staff designs programming for the day around

as ride-sharing to accommodate the trips. Every resident receives

each resident to create both an individual and community plan of

a $50 a month credit to access their transportation and to make

engagement and significance.

their own plans within the community. “Abode will be an awesome

“We encourage focus on what we can do, instead of limits placed

community partner ... encouraging all residents to stay active in their

on us because of age or health challenges,” George says. “We take the

connections and community,” he says.

word ‘retirement’ and create a more engaging sense of ‘re-wirement.’”

And, although Abode’s mission and core values center around

TOP-NOTCH THRIVE PROMOTERS Abode Advantage is all about connected living. That connection extends beyond cozy community quarters and into the residences’ caregivers, who are referred to as Thrive Promoters.

“They’re resilient, and have a heart for service,” George says.

“They understand the importance of serving as a partner along-

giving ultimate glory to God, its residents are not required to believe or follow a certain religion, George adds.

Ultimately, Abode Advantage seeks to provide a home that concentrates on ability rather than debility, having the community work alongside its residents to create a prosperous life—which also includes the freedom to live as they choose.

side the resident—instead of taking away a resident’s ability to contribute to their own day-to-day needs. We consider our Thrive Promoters’ service a blend between a concierge and a life coach, as they’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist residents

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VIRTUAL LEGO LOUNGE

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Calling all LEGO experts! Your

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Loveland Library is hosting a virtual

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LEGO affair—perfect for kids age

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wine and more in support of the

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Webcast

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

LOVELAND

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

S Second St

505,000

487,000

96%

251

3

2.1

Madingley Falls

515,258

487,000

95%

62

3

2

Fairways at Obannon Creek

534,900

553,000

103%

2

4

4.1

Woods at Miami Trails

535,000

528,000

99%

1

5

4.1

Stonebridge Farms

540,000

515,000

95%

29

4

3.1

Abington

556,557

512,957

92%

3

2

3

Woods at Miami Trails

559,900

525,000

94%

69

4

3.1

Woods at Miami Trails

575,000

557,500

97%

5

4

3.1

Miami Trails

590,000

525,000

89%

45

5

3.1

Miami Trails

610,000

604,500

99%

11

6

3.1

Oasis Shores

615,000

603,000

98%

15

4

3.1

Carpenter Rd

625,000

525,000

84%

73

3

2.1

Blackstone

725,000

735,000

101%

8

5

4.1

Willows Bend

899,000

875,000

97%

168

4

4.1

3,495,000

2,750,000

79%

89

6

5.3

Butterworth Rd

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

THE ART AND SOUL OF THE AT H L E T E DAAP GRADS AND LOCAL ARTISTS MATTHEW AND ARIANA BROERMAN (FEATURED ON THE COVER AND INSIDE OUR FEB 2019 MAKERS ISSUE) CONTINUE TO CREATE AND SHARE ABSTRACT ART—THEIR RECENT VENTURE IS NOTHING SHORT OF A HOME RUN. “We had an idea to tell the stories of sports’ most creative and game-changing players,” Ariana says. “And pair each story with an illustration.”

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them blew us away … we formed relationships with artists from all over the world,” Ariana explains.

The book’s first run sold out quickly over the holiday season, but the Broermans have more in stock now—and are excited to share this intriguing collection of sports stories and unique illustrations.

“We weren’t looking for the best athletes—we wanted to highlight the obscure moments that shaped the games we love … and inspire people to be creative in whatever they do.”

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