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NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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Thank You For Year Two THE THANKFUL ISSUE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES—NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF THE THEME, BUT ALSO SINCE THE THANKFUL ISSUE MARKS OUR TWOYEAR ANNIVERSARY. So saying, I want to take the time to say a few words of thanks to some important people. First, I want to thank my beyond fantastic editor, Steph Meinberg. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined a more perfect person for this role. Not only is she passionate about this publication and helping the community, but man, is she a grammar wiz! Thank you for breathing life into each and every issue and for keeping us all on track.

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A big thank you, too, to all of my writers and photographers. Loveland Lifestyle is a publication that people are excited to read because of your amazing talents, and I am so grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you also to my social media coordinator, Mandy Geyman. You are the voice of our social media pages, and it’s a great one. You’re on the pulse of what is happening, and you share it well with our followers. Plus, you stay on top of all of the

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FEATURES 16 Feast for the Eyes Let Botanica’s Fabulous Florals Transform Your Thanksgiving Table

20 Landing in Loveland New Event Center Plans Perfect Parties with Community Partners

26 Heart & Home A Tale of Two Houses— Where the Past & the Future Meet to Give Thanks

32 Help (Hope) for the Future How Hope for Haiti’s Children

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Good Times

Around Town

Local’s Choice

20 Hot Spot 26 Renovate & Refine 32 Inspired By 36 Lifestyle Calendar 37 Realty Report 38 Giving Back

GOOD TIMES

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AROUND TOWN

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HOT SPOT

LANDING IN LOVELAND NEW EVENT CENTER PLANS PERFECT PARTIES WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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LOVELAND LOCALS WILL ALWAYS HAVE PLENTY TO CEL-

“Kevin and Matt felt strongly about ‘looking for ways to utilize busi-

EBRATE, AND NOW A NEW EVENT SPACE IS ADDING TO

nesses here in Loveland so everyone can benefit,’” says Jodi Taylor,

DOWNTOWN’S CHARM AND HOSPITALITY.

The Landing’s event manager. “It’s so fun to work with guests and say,

Kevin Malof and Matt Snyder, owners of Bond Furniture and

‘our partners are Bishop’s Quarter, Tano Bistro, Ramsey’s Trailside,

Design, first discussed renovating their nearby warehouse on

The Works, Paxton’s, Hometown Cafe, All the Ingredients, Cocoa

Karl Brown Way in February 2019. With more than 11,000 square

Bites, Trailside Provisions …’ They’re all with us in this endeavor.”

feet of interior and 4,000 square of patio space, the development now includes The Landing Event Center (which alone boasts a

The Landing was named to reflect Loveland’s strong tendency to attract travelers—and devotees.

4,200-square-foot event space and adjacent 1,400-square-foot

A river landing, after all, is the spot where passengers begin new jour-

patio) along with two new restaurants—Rodi Italian and Tahona

neys—and eventually return home. “We grow up, we go to college, we

Kitchen + Bar. The Landing has also struck a partnership with many

move away—it’s funny how we come back,” Jodi says of Loveland’s cul-

area restaurants to ensure every event menu is perfectly matched to

ture. “That’s why The Landing is a great place for weddings and birthdays

each party-giver’s preferences.

... Loveland should be proud to be known for that sense of community.”

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She hopes The Landing will also be a way to boost business for those it partners with. “For many of these restaurants, catering will be new, but they’re on board. And it’s great exposure for Loveland! For guests to come downtown, walk around … that’s going to be huge for the economy.” The phones are already ringing with families and corporate groups eager to plan their next events in Loveland. “Especially because of our patio, our high warehouse ceilings inside—guests are excited about those ... it’s a place where they can ensure social distancing.” Even though events have been put on hold for many, there will be a sense of catch-up that The Landing is happy to accommodate. “A lot of brides I talk to have already gotten married, but still want to have that family celebration.” August’s grand opening, planned long before COVID restrictions needed to be considered, also served as a benefit for NEST Community Learning Center. “We had fun with it that night—admitting

The riverfront view, enjoyed by NEST supporters at The Landing’s grand opening.

that from a construction standpoint, we weren’t quite ready. But we felt like that was a commitment that needed to be honored,” she says, adding that many of their restaurant partners were also able to be showcased. “It was like a mini ‘Taste of Loveland.’” Those local partners make all the difference in what The Landing will offer clients. “It’s almost like you’re renting a place with your own event planner,” Jodi says. “We find the vendors that complement your vision, and what you’re trying to do. That’s what makes us unique.” LandingEventcenter.com

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FOR GUESTS TO COME DOWNTOWN, WALK AROUND … THAT’S GOING TO BE HUGE FOR THE ECONOMY.

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Adding to The Landing’s buzz are two restaurants, both of which will also operate as restaurant partners: Rodi Italian and Tahona Kitchen + Bar. Construction is in full swing, and changes can be seen daily in and around these two new in-house dining destinations. Rodi hopes to be open in late October or early this month; Tahona hopes to open in early 2021. “It was important we partnered with restaurants that didn’t directly compete

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with other local businesses,” Jodi says. “But that offered something unique for Loveland residents and visitors.”

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That awareness of Loveland being a

+ A DASH OF MEXICO

rare and special community is a senti-

ment echoed by Nancy Parrott of Tahona Kitchen + Bar. “Downtown Loveland is a popular area—we’re excited to be part of this thriving community,” she shares. Tahona Kitchen + Bar is also locally owned,

and

will

offer

fast-casual

Mexican dishes, as well as an outdoor dining area. Jodi says it will be a hit “for those who enjoy a slower pace of life.” Tahona, which already has one location in Blue Ash, is known for its margaritas, craft cocktails and scratchmade tacos. “Inspired by Mexican street food, all of our menu items are made in-house,” Nancy says. “Our meats are slow-roasted and we use fresh ingredients for everything. We also have some great options for vegetarians, and those looking for gluten-free meals.” TahonaKitchen.com

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Photo credit: Rob Peloni

Rodi’s owners “moved back to Loveland specifically to open this restaurant,” Jodi points out. “We believe Rodi’s food selection and location on the Little Miami River will create an ambiance unlike anything else in Loveland.” “We’re excited to serve and to be a part of the Loveland community!” Rob Peloni, Rodi’s chef, enthusiastically adds. “When we found

+ A TOUCH OF ITALY

this venue, we knew its riverside proximity was special. We can’t wait to share it with everyone when we open.” This will be Rodi Italian’s debut, and the restaurant will be utilizing both local farmers and Italian specialists for ingredients. “I pushed hard to keep our menu true to Italian traditions, but fun and modern,” Chef Rob says. That includes pasta made fresh every day and house-made gelato. One house specialty will be Sacchetti (“Beggar’s Purse”), a purse-shaped dough stuffed with roasted garlic, herbs and olive oil. “We had our pizza oven—100% wood-fired— shipped to us in May. It’s an incredible beast! It’ll do 180 pizzas an hour if it gets that busy.” “I’m hoping that each customer has a better and better experience every time they come in, and can find something different each time.” RodiItalian.com

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hea r t & home A TALE OF TWO HOUSESâ€”WHERE THE PAST & THE FUTURE MEET TO GIVE THANKS

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THEY SAY HOME IS WHERE YOUR HEART IS— THAT INCLUDES YOUR HISTORY. What happens between those four walls includes a lifetime of memories: happiness, heartbreak, smiles, sorrow. But ask any homeowner what their corner of the world means to them? Two families answer here.

IT’S GOOD TO BE HOME When John Hill Construction began restorations on a Loveland home built in 1940, the team never expected they’d meet a previous owner. Darlene Jones and her family moved into the house in 1954; her father lived there through 2003. When Darlene learned about the renovation project, she contacted John Hill to see the updates—and reminisce. “We had so many fond memories of that house,” Darlene says. “My dad was born on Christmas Day and that was his day. He decorated the house with so many lights, it would light up the whole neighborhood.” JHC made extensive changes to the home—raising the second floor ceiling height, adding a full bath, and reconfiguring the first floor to be more open and modern (including an all-new kitchen and bath). The team also replaced two sets of steps, removed a garage entrance and added new siding, among several other improvements. While the team is not unfamiliar with historic home restoration, they don’t often come across what they found. “Seeing the workmanship, techniques and materials used is always fascinating,” John says. “The exterior plaster on this home actually had green glass pellets, which we’ve never seen before.” John’s team uncovered historical gems—plaster walls (uncommon for a home’s exterior) and a “Nisbet Lumber” stencil (once at the Eads Fence Company). Revealing and refinishing the original wood floors? A highlight for the crew. “We were able to save an older home and make it fresh and usable for the next 50 years,” John says. “It felt great to bring it back from the edge of needing to be demolished. It was so touching to meet Darlene and her brother—and hear them share stories of Christmases together there. They were so happy that someone had ‘saved’ their childhood home.” JohnHillConstruction.com

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED)

ROOM FOR EVERYONE Five years ago, John and Kelsey Jast had a vision: purchase

“The Jast home was outside of my normal service area,”

a nearly 200-year-old farmhouse and restore it. A month in,

Shan says. “But when I met the family, I knew I wanted to help.

the couple shifted their plans and adopted two teenage boys

It was amazing to see their day-to-day operations and how

with mobility disabilities. Then came two more adoptions. And

they handled each challenge with grace.”

four more after that. Another addition is on the way this fall. As their family grew, the Jasts knew changes had to be made— especially given their children’s special needs.

John and Kelsey had big goals for their farmhouse. “We wanted to give our children space to explore, learn and grow together,” Kelsey says. “These updates allow us to do

Enter the Loveland Handyman, Shan Powell.

that better and more efficiently. Even small changes like open-

“Shan loves a job that means something,” John says.

ing up a wall and doorway allow us to enter our home without

“When he showed up to do the estimate on our project, he

frustration and chaos. That may not seem like much to some—

asked questions like, ‘how fast would I need to move the

but it really changed a big part of our everyday routine.”

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To the Jasts, it’s more than four walls.

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“It's ours—it's home. Some of our kids never even knew

of our family first and the job second.” Shan got to work quickly—enclosing a porch, converting the mudroom into a new laundry room, and turning the old laundry room into a widened hallway to provide more mobility.

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INSPIRED BY

HELP (HOPE) FOR THE FUTURE HOW HOPE FOR HAITI’S CHILDREN IS CHANGING LIVES— STARTING RIGHT HERE AT HOME

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FOR 25 YEARS, CINCINNATI-BASED HOPE FOR HAITI’S

One of the key sponsors of HFHC’s lunch program is just

CHILDREN (HFHC) HAS PROVIDED MEALS, MEDI-

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AS AGRICULTURAL, VOCATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP

committed global partners in helping transform the lives of

TRAINING—TO CHILDREN IN HAITI WHO OTHERWISE

impoverished children in Haiti.

COULD NOT AFFORD IT. “We want to grow leaders who in turn will help their own country and people,” Tonya Hunt, vice president of HFHC, shares. Poverty-stricken Haiti has very few public schools, so most

Cincinnati EntryPoint owners, Bruce and Suzy Carden, share their company goal. “Because God has blessed the growth of our companies, we’ve been able to meet a goal of feeding a child with every door we sell.”

schools are tuition-based. In fact, 50 percent of school-age

“We prefer to keep our charity private,” Bruce adds. “But

Haitian children never attend school—HFHC serves about

hopefully by being open, we will inspire others to get involved

3,000 children in 10 schools in diverse parts of the country.

in this wonderful organization.”

“HFHC is primarily a sponsorship organization,” Tonya states. “Sponsors pay $36 a month—and that puts a child through

Bruce and Suzy started sponsoring children 22 years ago, and eventually expanded their commitment to the lunch program.

school. One hundred percent of the sponsorship stays in Haiti.”

“One thing that sets us apart is our lunch program,” Tonya

“Our ministry is unique in that we only have Haitians work-

explains. “A lot of these kids might not eat every day, so parents

ing in our schools and other programs. Everyone involved

know their children will eat if they are at our schools … that’s

knows the language, the country and the people … and can

what EntryPoint provides. Bruce is very humble about it, but

interact well,” she remarks. “We have a very strong network of

he has a big heart for these kids. He has sustained one of our

Haitian leaders on the ground who we trust to do the work.”

school’s lunch programs for many years—it has given stability to

In addition to sponsorships, the ministry raises funds to

that school to know their lunch program is being taken care of.”

operate daily school lunch programs, two orphanages, a

A guaranteed daily meal is vitally important to these chil-

micro-farm, an annual medical clinic and Camp Hope—a

dren. “I’ve seen it firsthand … I visited a school and spoke

21-acre recreational and training facility offering summer

with the cook who said the lunch program changed their

youth leadership camps.

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A group of children enjoying lunch

Elementary students at Dubuisson Christian School

IT’S ALL ABOUT THESE CHILDREN AND GIVING THEM A CHANCE … THERE’S NO TELLING WHAT THESE CHILDREN CAN BE. THEY RELY ON OTHERS’ COMPASSION. YOU CAN BECOME THEIR SAFETY NET. School girls enjoying lunch

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Lunch time for a group of 1st graders

Young school boy eating his lunch

instead of playing or going to their classroom, they head to the kitchen to see what’s cooking. They grow up not knowing when their next meal will come, so they want the reassurance each day that there will be a meal.” Sponsored children also receive regular medical care. Every year, HFHC sets up a medical clinic in the city of Port au Prince and brings every child in their schools to the clinic for a checkup. “There are very few clinics, hospitals or doctors in Haiti,” Tonya says. “During the year, we keep a nurse in each school to monitor any needs. Our annual clinic is staffed with volunteer U.S. medical personnel … we provide medicines, follow-ups, specialist referrals and pay for any medical services required.” The Cincinnati headquarters of HFHC provides training and resources, in addition to securing sponsorships and raising funds for all operational costs—partnering with individuals, nonprofits, businesses and government groups. One hundred percent of sponsorships and 89% of all other funds go directly to Haiti. HFHC is committed to a high level of financial accountability and integrity, a commitment that has been recognized by independent rating group, Charity Navigator—in fact, HFHC has been awarded their highest rating for seven years. Over the past three years, HFHC has received a perfect score—they’re one of only 11 international charities in the U.S. to claim this stellar rating. “It’s all about these children and giving them a chance,” Tonya says, reflecting on HFHC’s mission. “When they get

this opportunity to go to school, their whole life changes

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Madame Josette, school lunch program cook

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NOVEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

LAKE ISABELLA TURKEY DAY OPEN

LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Loveland High School

Like all of us, shops in Loveland,

Day Open! Compete for bragging

The in-person show was canceled, but

Montgomery, Milford and beyond

rights and awards (including two

you can still take care of some early

have had a challenging year, and

plump turkeys) in this final fishing

holiday shopping and find a wealth

they need your support. When you

tourney of the year. Any and all

of unique, handmade crafts and gifts

shop local—for records and candy,

species of fish count. $50 per team,

at the 37th annual LHS Arts & Crafts

gear and gifts—you’re supporting the

includes boat rental. Registration

Expo—from jewelry to purses, ceram-

businesses and families that work

opens one hour before tournament

ics to photographs, many will be

hard to serve our communities. Show

begins. 10–4 p.m. GreatParks.org

featured online to purchase from the

them some holiday love!

Lake Isabella

Come cast your best for the Turkey

Small Biz Saturday is alive and well!

show’s crafters. Look for FB updates

and shop virtual! Facebook.com/

SNACK & LEARN: PETERS CARTRIDGE FACTORY

The Peters Cartridge Factory has a

AUTUMN TREES DUSK HIKE FOR FAMILIES

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fascinating past and an exciting future. Join us for appetizers and olden days

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Cincinnati Nature Center

as author and historian Tom Schiffer

Soak up the fall colors and watch the sun

shares his extensive knowledge of

set on a leisurely hike through the old

the historic factory, its housing of the

trees of Rowe Woods with the experts

new Cartridge Brewing, and much

at the Nature Center. This event is for

Would you like to get in touch with

more! Reserve tickets, 2 options:

ages five and up (family friendly!); reg-

us? We would love to hear from you!

11:30 a.m./1:30 p.m. Facebook.com/

istration

$5/

LovelandHistoricalMuseum

ticket, Nonmembers: $10/ticket. 4:30–

LovelandOH using the Get In Touch

5:30 p.m. CincyNature.org

link and let us know what you think.

required.

Members:

apparel. accessories. gift. home. party. stationery. kids.

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REALTY REPORT

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RECREATIONS OUTLET GRANTS GAMING SHED FOR LOCAL MAKE-A-WISH RECIPIENT

THE MAKE-A-WISH ORGANIZATION’S TRISTATE CHAPTER HAS BEEN COORDINATING AND OVERSEEING THE GRANTING OF WISHES TO MORE THAN 17,000 CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN SINCE 1983. Recently, Recreations Outlet in Milford was awarded the opportunity to fulfill a local child’s wish—to have a custom gaming and movie-viewing clubhouse right in his own backyard. CAZ WISHES Caz, an 11-year-old Lawrenceburg resident, has been battling cystic fibrosis since birth. He wanted a place to escape the realities of life and get away to enjoy what he loves most—gaming and scary movies. Once his wish was approved, Make-A-Wish reached out to Recreations Outlet, who has worked with them for the past 15 years (granting 10 wishes this year alone). To start the wish-granting process, they were given a general idea of what Caz wanted. Then, it was up to them to reach out to his parents to get additional details and requests, according to Recreations’ special projects coordinator, Kayla Blankenship. RECREATIONS GRANTS The pre-built shed was delivered to Recreations, where it was then painted and detailed to Caz’s specifications. “Caz wanted a gaming/ scary movie shed with a loft, and colored blue, green, teal and purple,” Kayla says. “He wanted it to include a porch swing, basketball hoop and a custom sign for the outside that said ‘Caz’s Savage Zone’ ... all of which we were able to [incorporate]!” Kayla added that even though the shed took almost two months to complete and install in the family’s backyard, the Recreations’ staff truly enjoyed being part of wish-granting—giving it their all to bring it together to make Caz happy. Although COVID-19 thwarted plans for the big reveal, Caz was ARTICLE ELIZABETH A. LOWRY PHOTOGRAPHY RECREATIONS OUTLET

surprised nonetheless. “To see the look on Caz’s face as we pulled up ... it was definitely a big reveal in his eyes!” Kayla says. Wish.org/OKI | RecreationsOutlet.com

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