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JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER
Emily Barlow | emily.barlow@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Boy, Oh Boy, Times Are A-Changin’
Stephanie Meinberg stephanie.meinberg@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Courtney Kraemer
LAST YEAR, WE SHIFTED THE FOCUS OF OUR JUNE MEN’S ISSUE TO FOCUS
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ON HELPING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS—AT A TIME WHEN THEY
Courtney Kraemer
NEEDED IT THE MOST. A lot has changed since then, and we are thrilled to highlight
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some of the amazing changes a few local gentlemen have been working on.
Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER
I bet you didn’t know that years ago, Loveland had a World War II memorial that sat right in the heart of downtown! Well, we did—and over the years it was relocated and ultimately turned into shed. John Hill of John Hill Construction got wind of the structure and decided it was time to restore the memorial to its former glory. Read all about the incredible transformation in A Journey Across Generations.
Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Henry Allen, Bill Furbee, Elizabeth A. Lowry CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Matt Capps of Loveland Premium Portraits, Elizabeth A. Lowry, Pete Bissman
Two favorite Loveland restaurants also recently make some changes. Lyle’s Bikes, Brews & BBQ has new ownership and is excited to roll out some beachy menu, venue and name changes (you’ll have to read Wicked Cool to find out their new handle!). Paxton’s kept it “light” with a few interior changes and a new awning, while keeping their amazing service and food the same, of course. If you’ve been looking to change up your workout, think outside the box and try
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021
FEATURES 14 Lighten Up Paxton’s Adds an Airy Remodel— Inside and Out
18 A Journey Across Generations Restoring Honor—and a Monument—for Those Who Served
22 Good Vibrations Have Fun and Get Fit at High-Energy RockBox Fitness
28 Passing the Porch Referrals Turn into Results with
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PAXTON’S ADDS AN AIRY REMODEL—INSIDE AND OUT
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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ELIZABETH A. LOWRY
OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, MOST OF THE
Although the tables, chairs and flooring in the dining
ATTENTION PAID TO DOWNTOWN LOVELAND HAS
room remained the same, the entire service area was
BEEN FOCUSED ON ITS REVITALIZATION—AND FOR
rebuilt with new cabinets and floor tile. A wooden cabi-
GOOD REASON. However, not every historic building
net was built for their TV and stereo remotes, as well as
needed to be rebuilt. Not every restaurant and shop is
shelves for their new stemless wine glasses and addi-
brand-new. In fact, the area itself dates back to the mid-
tional beer glasses.
1800s, and one of the town’s oldest buildings still houses a long-standing favorite: Paxton’s Grill. But even beloved, family-friendly establishments can feel the need for a little facelift now and then to fit in among their shiny new peers. A tweak here, a nip there, and a mini-reno was completed earlier this year.
Extra storage space was built for bartender supplies, and the wine glass racks previously over the bar windows were removed with the idea that one day, they’ll install windows that can open. Finally, Queen City Awning installed a whole new awning for all to enjoy out front on the patio.
After decades of wear-and-tear, partner Ralph
The changes paid off, of course. “The atmosphere
Dunnigan said the time had come for Paxton’s to
and business have improved (despite COVID) ... more
upgrade their patio awning, bar and dining room—as
people are coming to the area to shop, bike, canoe and
well as replace the kitchen floor.
dine,” Ralph says.
“We wanted to upgrade for a few reasons,” Ralph
As for Paxton’s future? Ralph says they hope to continue
says. “The dining room needed brightening up, and we
to serve the community in the same way they have for the
needed better storage.”
past 21 years—by staying consistent with their quality food
Over the course of 11 days in early January, Dunnigan closed Paxton’s and hired Commercial Construction Group
and service, and to continue to hire quality people to help them achieve this goal as they grow.
to take care of their dining room renos, which included tear-
Ralph also hopes downtown gets a parking garage to
ing off the old, dark paneling in the dining room and replac-
help with the parking issue, but overall is thankful to work
ing it with a lighter, stained-and-sealed version. The walls
in the city. “We appreciate the City of Loveland working
were then repainted to freshen and further lighten things up.
with the various businesses and merchants—making this a
They also hired general contractor Building Management
great area to work and live.”
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a journey across generations RESTORING HONOR—AND A MONUMENT—FOR THOSE WHO SERVED From Left to Right: Alan (AJ) Johnson, John Hill, Bill Bryant, William “Bill” Kelley, Ben Hill
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ARTICLE BILL FURBEE PHOTOGRAPHY MATT CAPPS OF LOVELAND PREMIUM PORTRAITS
I t 's i m por tan t t ha t t he m en an d wom en of L ovelan d be recogn ized an d rem em bered f or t hei r s ervi ce."
A
SMALL,
OCTAGONAL
MILITARY
The story? In September 2018, Mike
MEMORIAL, ONCE POSITIONED IN THE
Brooks
HEART OF DOWNTOWN LOVELAND,
Department noticed the memorial at an
HONORED MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN
estate sale. After confirming that it was, in
FROM THE AREA BY PRESERVING THEIR
fact, the original WWII memorial, its owner,
NAMES IN PUBLIC DISPLAY.
Chris Moore, donated it to the Loveland
of
the
Loveland-Symmes
Fire
And soon, that same memorial—refurbished,
Museum Center in memory of his father,
renewed—will once again proudly be on dis-
Kenneth Joseph Moore—the Moores had
play, this time at the Loveland Historical Society.
inherited the memorial when purchasing
“More than 400 local men and women
their farm back in the 1980s. The memorial
who served during WWII are listed on this
was then relocated in November 2018.
monument,” says Jim Grethel of the Loveland
That’s when Jim reached out to John Hill
Historical Society. “Many of the surnames on
of John Hill Construction for restoration help.
the monument recall early Loveland families
Not only was John’s father a veteran, but
that impacted our city’s history and devel-
most of his JHC employees are vets.
opment into what it is today. It was an easy
In fact, John’s son Ben takes his middle
decision to restore this monument as part of
name from John’s father, Vincent P. Hill.
our museum mission—to preserve and share
“My father served in the Navy in WWII,”
Loveland’s history.”
John reports. “He passed away in 1984 and
Designed in 1944 by renowned Cincinnati
never spoke a word to me about the War or
artist Carl Zimmerman, the memorial’s original
his service … this project has caused me to
design was clever, Jim says, in that “each name
revisit those things. We have his dog tags
was on a single piece of wood ‘shingle’—that
and copies of his honorable discharge—he
way, names could be added as needed.”
saw action on the Battleship USS Arkansas,
Sometime In the early 1950s, however, the
including the D-Day invasion of Normandy,
monument was relocated to make room for
Operation Dragon in the Mediterranean, and
retail development. “This turned out to be a
the battles for Iwo Jima and Okinawa.”
blessing,” Jim points out. “It likely would’ve
No surprise, other vets and military sup-
been destroyed in the severe 1959 flood.”
porters at JHC are involved. Bill Bryant, the
Unfortunately, it was then used as a simple
restoration project’s superintendent, spent
garden shed for about six decades. “By the
5 years in the 82nd Airborne in the 325
time we retrieved it, the names were miss-
Airborne Combat team—and still meets
ing, the cupola was missing, the lettering
annually with his fellow veterans. Senior
around the rim was missing.” But nearly all
estimator, William “Bill” Kelley, served in the
of the original framing was still intact.
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A JOURNEY ACROSS GENERATIONS (CONTINUED)
the Far East’s Malaysia, Okinawa, Philippines and Korea, and living in Japan before retiring from service in 1994. Alan (AJ) Johnson, another JHC superintendent, also served in the U.S. Army. Although John’s father’s name wasn’t on the original memorial (he wasn’t a Loveland resident at the time), John recently learned it would be added to the refurbished work. “It chokes me up,” he says. “We’re honored to do this work—to recognize this ‘Greatest Generation.’” The World War II Honor Roll restoration is on track for a Memorial Day dedication at its new location—just outside the Loveland Historical Society. “The museum’s intention was to restore it as close as possible to the original design, but with modern materials to make it easier to maintain,” Jim says. The new location will allow the memorial to “stand for generations to come,” John says. “It’s important that the men and women of Loveland be recognized and remembered for their service.”
Photo credit: Pete Bissman
The memorial in its original location. Photo credit: Pete Bissman
Image provided by John Hill
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RENOVATE & REFINE
ARTICLE BILL FURBEE PHOTOGRAPHY MATT CAPPS OF LOVELAND PREMIUM PORTRAITS
Passing the Porch REFERRALS TURN INTO RESULTS WITH PERENNIAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ONE FRIEND AT A TIME
Hullers
››› EXTRA LIVING SPACE “Tim Gill and his team did an excellent job on our cov-
ered deck,” Lauren Huller says. It’s an outdoor space that, in her words, “acts as our second living room” for three seasons of the year. She’s quick to emphasize Perennial’s work ethic, too. “They’re
TIM GILL, FOUNDER AND OWNER OF
thorough and meticulous at their craft, and excel at providing
PERENNIAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,
professional advice throughout your project,” she says. “They’re
HAS A FRESH ATTITUDE ABOUT THE
also transparent throughout the process … always willing to
WORK HE AND HIS TEAM COMPLETE.
provide great suggestions to give you peace of mind.”
“We never do the same job twice,” he says.
Lauren hopes that others can share in the satisfaction she
“It makes the profession fun and refresh-
enjoys herself. The work that Perennial Professional Services
ing—to take on new challenges every day.”
was able to do for her, she says, is something that she’s more than
Key to that success? Relationships and
happy to tell others about. “We have recommended them—and
referrals. Many of the projects his team
will continue to recommend them—to friends and neighbors!”
takes on can be traced back to positive feedback from existing clients—and that’s certainly the case for their recent
work spotlighted here. “These projects all stemmed from the same group of local runners and friends,” Tim says. 28
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THE
THE
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It makes sense that Cristin Kiefer called
on Tim’s assistance—after all, she’s his own daughter. She’s also the Building Coordinator at Loveland Primary School, where “several of my coworkers (already)
had decks built by him, before we even did,”
she admits. “So it was exciting to see what they had first, and then design ours.”
Not long after the completion of her
covered porch and deck, it was being put
to great use. “Right around the time it was finished was my son’s birthday, and then
Easter weekend. It was great timing to
have family over, to celebrate a birthday and holiday with the new outdoor living
space,” she says. “We have four kids and
large families, so it’s nice to have that outdoor option. We were thrilled.”
Cristin’s able to share a unique perspec-
tive on her father’s skillful project planning and delivery.
“I’ve obviously seen my dad’s work, and so
I had a pretty good idea,” she says of how the work was carried out. More to the point, she appreciates the community-minded approach he takes when accepting new projects. “It’s nice that there’s a community feel—that it’s
a local company,” she says. “The small-busi-
ness feel has been really nice … but the part
that’s been great for me is that I’ve been able to refer a lot of friends.”
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Di ppolds ENTERTAINMENT CENTRAL
“I work with Cristin,” Kim Dippold reports. “I was talking about
Although these projects were all outdoor spaces,
wanting to add on a covered patio … we had no idea where to begin!
Perennial is a full-service design-build remodeling busi-
We usually request three different quotes for any project—but after
ness. Their kitchen and cabinetry design center is located
speaking with Tim, my husband said, ‘That’s who we’re working with.’
here in Loveland, and offers design and construction ser-
He’s just such a nice guy, and so easy to work with. We told him what
vices for finished lower levels, kitchens and baths, room
we wanted, and he absolutely delivered.”
additions, screened porches, and really just about any-
She’s quick to suggest Tim’s services to friends, as well. “I’ve recom-
thing else you can imagine for your home.
mended him to a lot of friends,” she laughs. “He’s worked on probably
There are other stories, too—like that of Jill Hanson, another
four or five friends’ houses … I recommend him all the time. He walked
colleague part of Lauren, Cristin and Kim’s running group, who
us through everything, detailing each step so there were no surprises.
also recently had her front porch remodeled by Tim and his
From start to finish, all of his workers were so nice and polite.”
team. Community and workplace ties are strong in Loveland,
Kim, who works as secretary at the School of Counseling office at
and relationships like these allow small businesses like
the high school, loves the work that was done. “We use it all the time to
Perennial Professional Services to not just keep stride, but to
entertain guests and more,” she says. “Just last night we were watching
point the way toward getting the most out of a home.
the Reds game outdoors, enjoying the gorgeous weather. Previously, we hadn’t used our backyard much—now, we’re out there all the time.” 30
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JUNE
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
14–17
5
12
LSFD SAFETY CAMP
GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE FIELD DAY
THE OFF MARKET
Stop, drop and roll on down to the park
Join GiGi's Playhouse's Acceptance
Brand-new this year to Summit Park,
for one super-cool Fire & Safety Camp!
Challenge Field Day at Lake Isabella—
mark your calendars for this monthly
Kids ages 5–7 are invited to hear from
the goal of this event (and Gigi’s overall
open-air marketplace! Celebrate the
the Loveland Symmes Fire Dept. and
mission) is to make the world a more
small businesses, artisans, brewers
Strive Academy—talking about the
accepting place for individuals of all abil-
and bakers you love, or find some
science behind fire, and the best ways
ities. Register a personal or team page,
new local products you never knew
to stay safe around potential hazards
then enjoy some friendly competition
you needed (and can’t go without).
at home and school. Daily, 9–11:30 a.m.
(and fundraising). A celebration of move-
“After a long, difficult year, we cannot
Registration required, $40 per partici-
ment—with food, fun and fitness for all
wait to celebrate a homecoming with
pant. StriveAcademy.org
ages! 10 a.m.–noon. GiGisPlayhouse.
our OFF Market family!” 10–4 p.m.
org/Cincinnati/Field-Day/
Facebook.com/TheOffMarket/
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RUN/WALK FOR A REASON SERIES
RAPTOR INC. OPEN HOUSE
series! These events will feature
Don’t miss this family and pet-friendly
Ever wanted to see some birds of
some great bands and are always free
event—get moving with Monarch
prey up close (talons and all)? Swoop
to attend. Catch The Sweet Beats on
Financial Advisors and Chris Owens
on down to the RAPTOR Inc. Open
June 13th (a very experienced group
RE/MAX to support a pair of amazing
House! Check out the live avian
of Beatle musicians and actors), then
charities focused on mental health and
ambassadors, measure your wing-
rock out with the country-fueled
suicide prevention: the Loveland HOPE
span, and get hands-on with some
Michelle Robinson Band on June
Squad and Ben Morrison Memorial
birdy-biological artifacts. Donations
27th. 6–8 p.m. Best of all? It’s always
Fund. Plus, win raffle prizes, build com-
are appreciated, but this event is free
DORA-friendly.
munity, and enjoy a beer after! 10 a.m.,
and fun for the whole family. 1–4p.m.
no entry fee, donations welcome.
RaptorInc.org/Open-Houses
Home of the Brave Park
13 & 27 CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Nisbet Park & Amphitheater
It’s time for this 2021 outdoor music
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Lake Isabella
Narrow Path Brewing
Summit Park
961 Barg Salt Run Rd., Milford
REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
LOVELAND
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Miami Trails
475,000
515,000
108%
5
4
3.1
Miami Trails
500,000
533,000
107%
0
4
3.1
Belle Meade
500,000
564,104
113%
1
4
3.1
Elliott Farm
509,428
509,428
100%
164
2
2.1
Elliott Farm
534,900
520,000
97%
33
4
2.1
Woods at Miami Trails
560,000
561,000
100%
13
4
3
White Pillars
560,000
562,000
100%
5
4
3.1
Stonebridge Farms
575,000
565,000
98%
300
4
4.1
River Oaks
579,900
640,000
110%
2
4
3.2
Chatham Woods
599,900
615,000
103%
1
4
4.1
The Woods at Miami Trails
687,000
635,000
92%
65
4
4.1
The Sanctuary at Miami Trails
749,900
740,000
99%
1
4
3.2
Willows Bend
849,900
855,000
101%
266
4
3.1
Willows Bend
1,147,000
1,299,000
113%
0
4
5.1
Wards Corner Rd
1,500,000
1,500,000
100%
365
4
4.1
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
IMAGINE YOU’RE SITTING NEAR THE
drinks—making it the perfect pit stop along
BEACH. You’ve got a drink in your hand,
the trail, especially for families who crave
music in your ears, you can feel the coastal
fast, easy access.
// Hello, Wicked Pickle
breeze of … the Little Miami River? It’s no daydream. It’s Lyle’s Bikes, Brews
3//
& BBQ, currently undergoing some big
There will also be some menu changes
changes—and the finished product is
(don’t worry, they’re keeping the clas-
going to feel a lot like Key West.
sics!). Be on the lookout for Fried Pickle Chips, Chilled Dill Pickles, and specials
1// improvements. When you step into the ren-
4//
ovated location, you’ll find hardwood floors,
As the new owners let their ideas (and
a fresh paint job, and some sweet antiques
their pickles) ferment, they decided a new
like a Coca-Cola cooler from the 1930s.
name would be appropriate to match the changes—Lyle’s is now “The Wicked Pickle,”
2//
complete with that laid-back, beach-breezy
The second change is “The Stand.” This
vibe we all crave, no matter the season.
stand-alone structure will be loaded with grab-and-go foods, fresh fruit, water and
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like the “Dill of the Day.”
The first change coming? A few structural
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