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Custom built in 2000 on a private/flat 2.24 acres this 4 BR/5+2 BA was meticulously designed for today’s lifestyles to live almost entirely on 1 floor. 1st fl features: entry Prized no-thru street near HP Square, CCC, Summit CDS & HP School. MUCH bigger than it foyer & gallery, living, dining, eat-in kitchen open to a family room, master suite (w/his looks. 5 BR/5+1 BA. Every imaginable imprvment & hers baths & room-sized closets), 2 powder rooms, theater room, laundry room & upgrade. Huge 1st floor w/fantastic flow: Great & his/hers garages (4-cars-plus). 2nd fl features 3 bedrooms all w/ensuite baths Rm, Study, Dining, gourmet eat-in Kitchen open to & a home gym. Covered terrace provides ultimate enjoyment of the spectacular a large Family Rm. Stunning master suite. Mostly landscaped yard & pool. Every designer detail has been attended to from multiple fireplaces w/limestone surrounds, limestone & hardwood floors and much more. finished LL. Oversized 2-car garage.

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on the cover: Around the Block This 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Coupe Aerodinamico sold for $3,080,000 at RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction. Photo by Karissa Hosek, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.

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Arts Profile: Amy Dehan, Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light

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Business Profile: Neil Bortz, Towne Properties

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Around the Block

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Curating a Lifestyle: Reinterpreting a Classic

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Heaven Sent

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Bibliotaph... Rock On

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From Aah to Ski

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Just in Time

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Of Note... Happily Ever After...

Whimsical Pieces for Fairytale Living

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Strike Up the Band

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Beauty and Elegance at Park Manor

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A Gracious Hub of Delicious Food and Southern Charm

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Philanthropy Profile: JDRF & Executive Director Melissa Newman

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Society Calendar

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Salvation Army Annual Luncheon

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Talbert House: Step Up To The Plate

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Open Your Heart for Stepping Stones

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Greater Cincinnati Foundation Luncheon

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Lindner Center of Hope: Touchdown for Hope

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Good Samaritans’ Gala: Under the Big Top

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Holiday Mix

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Easterseals’ Brighter Futures Celebration

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Boys Hope Girls Hope Hearts for Hope Gala

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One of the best parts about being the editor and publisher of a magaz that you get to meet and learn about so many great things happening in community. Community is also a word and an idea that we use a lot. T it’s not only about where you live, but the people, the ideas, and the tho that surround that area. Each issue we try and highlight amazing organiz companies, individuals which have an impact on our commu One of the most interesting articles I get to look forward to is philanthropy highlight. My very first philanthropy feature over a year and ago was on Lighthouse Youth Services. What struck me more than anythin the fact that this organization’s lofty goals were to make such great chang would be embedded into our community, that there would be no need for to exist. While there are many different missions and needs, many withou ability to have this end goal, I have been privileged to learn more about how these organizations truly ar From that first issue, I felt a desire to share the story of these non-p with our community. I am happy to present with this issue, a very special f we have been able to put together in the form of the Sophisticated Giving C Register. While few know that this has been over a year in the making, you find it a wonderful reference guide to use throughout the year, to con the organizations you support, or hopefully take an interest in a new non you might not have known. Most importantly, I wanted to thank the g sponsorships that partnered with this feature; PNC Bank, Johnson Inves Counsel, David A. Millett Inc., Oswald Companies, Bahl & Gaynor, Sibcy C Realtors, FC Cincinnati, and Hilliard Lyons. These are organizations that he support this small effort, but give so much on a regular basis, continually m this community so great! Thank you

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AMY DEHAN

Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light Written by Lisa Stephenson Powell The name evokes iconic images. A Givenchy-clad Audrey Hepburn, pearled, gloved and drinking coffee from a paper cup in the shadows of early dawn. An elegant flagship store that has straddled a midtown corner of Manhattan for more than seventy years. The little blue box classically adorned with a white bow. Tiffany.

Charles Tiffany founded Tiffany & Co., the luxury goods retail establishment in 1837 and eleven years later his son, Louis Comfort Tiffany (LCT), was born. It has been said that the opposite of luck is destiny; with a pedigreed upbringing, and a natural love of beauty, LCT resisted joining the family business and, instead, embarked on a kismet career. He attended the National Academy of Design, traveled extensively throughout Europe and studied with Léon Auguste-Adolphe-Belly, a well-known salon painter in Paris; by the 1870s his reputation as a respected landscape artist was established.

On April 1, the Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) will open an exhibition that documents his innovations and accomplishments driven by a desire to paint with glass.

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for two years. “The show was created by Lindsy Parrott, Director and Curator of the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, a nonprofit museum in Queens, New York; its founders, Dr. Egon Neustadt and his wife Hildegard, were passionate collectors and connoisseurs of Tiffany’s work,” she explained. “An important part of The Neustadt’s mission is to assemble exhibitions, drawn from their collection, that travel the country to share the story and achievements of Tiffany Studios.”

Ms. Dehan joined CAM sixteen years ago after completing post-graduate internships at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles; she majored in art history and holds an undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, and a master’s from the University of South Carolina. As an intern Ms. Dehan catalogued pieces of art that were lent to the museums, but since joining CAM her responsibilities have included research, preparing temporary exhibits, creating label copy, training docents, writing catalogues, and making key acquisitions for the Museum’s permanent collection.

‘Poinsettia Hanging Shade’, circa 1905, Tiffany Studios (1902–1932), United States (New York), leaded glass and bronze, The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, Queens, NY, N.86.C.21

‘The Reader Window’, circa 1897, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (1892–1900), United States (New York), leaded glass, The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, Queens, NY, N.86.W.1

‘Apple Blossom Library Lamp’, circa 1905, Tiffany Studios (1902–1932), United States (New York), leaded glass and bronze, The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, Queens, NY,N.86.IU.2a,b

‘Landscape Hanging Shade’, circa 1905, Tiffany Studios (1902–1932), United States (New York), leaded glass and bronze, The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, Queens, NY, N.86.G.23

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‘Tropical Landscape Window’, Tiffany Studios (1902–1932), Agnes Northrop (1857-1953), attributed designer, United States (New York), circa 1910, leaded glass, The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, Queens, NY, N.86.W.10

“It is a thrill to work directly with great works of art,” she said.

“As a curator, I study and handle objects in order to learn more about our cultural history, and to share that information with the public. My goal is to create a spark that ignites their curiosity, their appreciation and, ultimately, opens up new ways for them to see and understand art. Decorative arts are objects created to be both useful and visually compelling. They tell us about our past, present and future, while inspiring us with their aesthetic.”

The exhibition will include five windows, twenty lampshades and over one hundred samples of flat opalescent glass, as well as examples of forgeries that will enable visitors to compare an authentic Tiffany piece with its counterfeit. Educational models will illustrate how leaded lampshades are designed and pieced together, and how a variety of new types of glass, which singularly differentiated Tiffany’s work, were used.

To create desired compositions and effects LCT required glass in greater varieties and ever-increasing quantities. In 1893, he opened glass furnaces in Corona, Queens, New York, for the development and creation of flat glass in a seemingly limitless range of colors, textures and opacities. His innovations, developed in partnership with Arthur Nash, a British glassworker and chemist, included ripple glass, with marked surface waves;

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mottled glass, which had areas of opaque and translucent spots of color; streaky glass, which had two or more opaque colors swirled together; drapery glass, which provided a three dimensional, sculptural effect that created the image of flowing robes in his church windows; and confetti glass, which was made by spreading thousands of small splinters of different colored glass onto a sheet of hot molten glass before it cooled. The glass produced at Tiffany Furnaces was often supplemented, as needed, by glass produced in Indiana by the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory, which is the oldest art glass company in the United States and remains operational.

The selection of glass was crucial to Tiffany designs. Each piece was carefully chosen to provide ideal shading and desired textures. “The final effect was paramount,” Ms. Dehan added. “If it was necessary to cut into the center of a huge sheet of glass to grab the area of color and texture that best suited the composition, it was done without hesitation.”

There were three movements during the late nineteenth century which were symbiotic to LCTs career. America, ensconced in the Gilded Age, experienced soaring wealth, and LCT was highly sought after by the doyennes of upper crust society to decorate their newly built mansions; a religious

renaissance prompted an increase in church construction for which he designed windows; and in 1890 his creativity peaked as Tiffany glass motifs complemented the styles of Art Nouveau that swept through Europe.

“Tiffany Studios created windows for churches that were ecclesiastical in theme,” Ms. Dehan said, “but they also created windows that depicted glorious landscapes for private homes and public buildings. No matter the subject or the material, Tiffany always thought like a painter and this is evident in his creations— most especially those in glass .”

LCT was particularly inspired by nature. The next phase of his career evolved with the advent of electric lighting, and he designed lampshades and chandeliers that brought outdoor images inside. The lampshades were considered revolutionary and were hugely popular; as the industrial revolution forged ahead, and an aftermath of soot and dirt followed, people wanted to be surrounded in their homes by objects that were beautiful, fresh and new.

LCT established his studio with a constellation of employees that included designers, glass cutters, glass selectors, and artisans who did the soldering and leading. In addition to windows and lampshades, Tiffany’s firm created desk sets, mosaics and vases.

Eventually there were thirty-five women employed, known as the “Tiffany Girls,” whose careers unfolded under his supervision. Two were particularly noteworthy: Agnes Northrop and Clara Driscoll.

Ms. Northrop was well known for her magnificent designs for Tiffany windows with landscape themes; three windows in the exhibition are attributed to her and her Autumn Landscape hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ms. Driscoll became director of the women’s glass cutting department and worked in the studio for more than twenty years. Her talent will be represented by one of her best known creations, the Wisteria Lamp, which is comprised of over two thousand individual pieces of glass. “It’s interesting,” Ms. Dehan continued, “that Tiffany preferred to have women select the glass because he thought they had a more artistic eye, and better knowledge of how the segments worked together.”

There are four Tiffany windows in the permanent collection of CAM, which were removed from an Episcopal church in Avondale. Three of them were commissioned to commemorate deceased members of the Mitchell family, owners of the Mitchell & Rammlesberg Furniture Company, once considered the largest furniture manufacturing company in the country. Upon arriving at the Museum the windows were conserved and a video

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A selection of opalescent glass used by the Tiffany Studios (1902–1932) to create windows, lamps and mosaics, glass manufactured by Tiffany Furnaces, Corona, New York, and other glasshouses, The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, Queens, NY

documenting this process is shown in the galleries. Because Tiffany artists used a technique called plating, whereby one piece of glass was layered over another to create desired effects of shading, color and depth, the windows were taken apart from the back, so each layer of glass could be thoroughly cleaned.

“And during that process,” she said, “we found up to four and five pieces of glass plated, or stacked and soldered, on top of each other. This technique furthered Tiffany’s ability to achieve painterly effects with glass.”

LCT had viewed twelfth and thirteenth century windows in Europe and knew that the strength of their beauty relied on the color and quality of the glass, rather than the paint or stain that was applied to its surface to create or define a composition.

Tiffany sought to return to this reliance on the material of glass itself. In Tiffany windows, occasionally, to achieve a realistic tone on the face or hands of a figure, a stain was applied, but predominantly his images were created with glass and lead lines.

At the time of his death at the age of eighty-four LCT had achieved an international reputation as an artist and designer.

Unstintingly prolific, his work was featured at world fairs in St. Petersburg, Dresden, Paris and Turin, as well as in Chicago and Philadelphia. And if his creativity was remarkable so, too, was his natural gift as a marketer. “At the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, huge displays of his windows were illuminated night and day with newly developed incandescent light bulbs,” Ms. Dehan said. “He had tremendous foresight and clout and was very smart about establishing what we, today, would call a personal brand.”

LCTs clients included members of the Rockefeller family, Mark Twain, Cornelius Vanderbilt and Chester Arthur, the twenty-first

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President, for whom he renovated rooms at the White House, the first professional decorator to do so.

The upcoming exhibition has strong ties to CAM’s permanent collection and to the city. In addition to the four windows, the Museum houses an impressive array of Tiffany Favrile blown glass vases, noted for their organic forms and shimmering, iridescent quality. Most of these were purchased directly from LCT by the first director of the Museum. There are numerous examples of Tiffany’s designs around Cincinnati, and Ms. Dehan will host two bus tours on June 3 to view them. Ms. Dehan said it wasn’t difficult to convince The Neustadt to lend CAM the show, which will be open to the public until August 13, and added, “We have a great collection, wonderful leadership and we are recognized for excellent scholarship within the artistic community. We draw strong audiences and they knew that this exhibition would resonate and would be well presented in Cincinnati.”

And whether someone seeing Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light is introduced to Tiffany’s artistry for the first time, or whether they are well acquainted with his work, Ms. Dehan would like their experience to be the same. “I want them to have the experience of discovery and delight. I hope that visitors will have a revelation when they see the huge Tiffany window detailed with a trellis, vines, flowers and eggplants in beautiful colors. I want them to be taken aback, and to really understand Tiffany’s contributions, and those of his team of artists, to the art and culture of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. I want them to discover beauty that, even today, has the power to energize, encourage peace and contemplation, or tune us in to a new way of seeing.” sl cincinnatiartmuseum.org/tiffanyglass

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By Lisa Stephenson Powell Given the roller coaster activity the stock market experienced in 2016 – plunging more than five hundred points in January, only to edge excitedly toward a twenty thousand point finish in December – coupled with an unsettled global finance, it would be interesting to ask Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the United States Treasury, if he continued to embrace his philosophy that, “A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be a universal blessing to our country.”

Drew K. Horter, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Horter Investment Management, LLC (HIM) described the twenty trillion dollars of debt currently held by the United States as, “The greatest challenge that keeps me awake at night.” And the quandary brings concerns that are tied to the essence of our society: how to pay down the debt as aging baby boomers strain Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security; how to achieve a balanced budget and reduce deficits; and how to establish a growing economy at three to four percent per year.

New rules established by the Department of Labor, which will be in place by April, require investment advisors to make decisions that are in the best interest of their clients for their IRA and rollover assets, and to maintain a fiduciary standard.

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They fuse academic knowledge with “real world” experience, and counsel pre-retirees, retirees and conservative investors who need low risk, but excellent performing portfolios. “We speak with them about the flow of money, how volatility affects the stock market and provide them with a realistic perspective about making better choices,” he said.

Mr. Horter explained some of the variables that currently exist in the financial environment. When he entered the industry in 1982 the thirty-year U.S. Treasury Bond was near fifteen percent -- it is now three percent. The escalation of interest rates may result in a decrease of bond values and although stocks are trading at approximately twenty-six times earnings (Shiller P/E 10 Ratio), interest rates have maintained historical lows. Many analysts foresee a possible correction in the stock market due to the recent earnings recession and with stocks moving much higher after the election.

“I tell our advisors they are part financial advisor and part psychiatrist because clients do not have a good understanding of the various aspects of risk. We calm their nerves by reassuring them that their holdings can increase in value with less risk and volatility.”

Public assumptions – correct and incorrect – are limited to buy and hold assets (primarily asset allocation models with sixty percent in stocks and forty percent in bonds) in their portfolio and they hope for the best. Many people know that stocks are riskier than bonds, but do not understand much of the real risk of their total portfolio design. Mr. Horter pointed out that all investment management should begin with a risk management discussion, and advisors at HIM examine the top holdings in a portfolio to determine their performance strength, and downside risk (drawdown) and volatility.

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“As a fiduciary our obligation is to share the good, the bad and the ugly of their existing asset allocation portfolio with our client as it relates to risk tolerance,” Mr. Horter said, “which involves telling them what the risk is, gauging their comfort level with that risk and, then, taking appropriate action based on their own risk tolerance.” HIM practices tactical asset management which hedges against the volatility of the stock and bond markets.

Although it’s impossible to predict the future from a crystal ball, Mr. Horter offered cautious predictions that may result now that Mr. Trump is President. Interest rates will rise (“long overdue”) with the first businessman in the White House, trade agreements will be redone, regulations will be decreased, steps will be taken to keep companies in the US and a revamped corporate and individual tax structure will be enacted. Investors from the ages of twenty to seventy will be obliged to reassess their portfolios to accommodate a longer life. The pool of money that seniors have at sixty-five may have to sustain them until the age of ninety or longer. With the volatility the past sixteen years and the two fifty percent drops in the stock market, reassessing their risk tolerance is paramount.

“Human beings are emotionally driven, whether it’s toward the positive or the negative,” he explained. “We always present our clients with a realistic picture, which focuses on their knowledge of investments, while managing their expectations, and changing their portfolio to meet those expectations. I’ve been very fortunate during my career,” he added. “After I graduated from the University of Cincinnati it took me five years to decide what I wanted to do, and after I chose the investment profession, I’ve always kept the best interest of a client forefront in my decisions. In 1987 I decided to become fee based and not commission based with my securities license.

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Business Profile

NEIL BORTZ, TOWNE PROPERTIES Written by Lisa Stephenson Powell

The Gramercy

On a grey winter afternoon, as light rain drizzled against his office window in the Monastery atop Mt. Adams, Neil Bortz, founder of Towne Properties (TP), was a harbinger of spring. He wore a crisply tailored button-down collar shirt and a baseball cap; stacks of paper were neatly arranged on his desk and an ashtray held a cluster of smoking pipes, one recently extinguished. Mr. Bortz has a steady but gentle gaze, and a smile that is warm yet knowing. Towne was incorporated in the summer of 1961 and since its inception it has transformed communities, lives and lifestyles.

Mr. Bortz grew up in Avondale, one of three sons, and enjoyed an idyllic childhood. “It was a cohesive community, very safe, where neighbors became good friends and everybody knew each other,” he began. Mr. Bortz graduated from Walnut Hills High School and received an undergraduate degree in history from Harvard. After college he spent four years in the Navy, which exposed him to locales that were far (Newport, Rhode Island), farther (Russian Hill, in San Francisco) and farthest (Hong Kong) from his Midwest upbringing.

His peripatetic travels piqued an interest in urban landscapes.

Before going to Boston to pursue his MBA at Harvard Business School, Mr. Bortz returned to Cincinnati and worked in the advertising department at P&G. “I was a staff assistant,

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the lowest rung on the ladder, but I learned the fundamentals of marketing, which eventually became the backbone of Towne.

The atmosphere was professional and transformative for me. I loved the company, I loved the people. It was an ideal place to begin a career in corporate America.” While at P&G Mr. Bortz became fascinated with Mt. Adams. During his second year of postgraduate studies and thinking he might return to P&G, he purchased a fixer upper there which, at the time, was viewed as a declining, inner city neighborhood. Undeterred, and remembering the successful urban developments that he saw while in the Navy, Mr. Bortz completed his MBA as a homeowner.

Although Harvard didn’t offer courses in real estate or entrepreneurship, Mr. Bortz took a fortuitous class in urban studies at MIT that was taught by Lewis Mumford, a noted historian and architectural critic. The gentlemen shared an easy rapport, discussing business and Mr. Bortz’s career plans, while Mr. Mumford offered inspirational and invaluable guidance about property development and city planning. “It was then that I decided that not only would I fix up the house in Mt Adams, but I would fix up the entire neighborhood. And,” he laughed, “I would do it without any knowledge of how to do it – or any money.”

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From Left to Right: Partners Marvin Rosenberg, Neil Bortz & Lambert Agin

Mr. Bortz’s first major purchase in 1961 was five adjacent houses on St. Gregory Street, all of which needed gutting. Their conversion into exciting, cutting edge apartments offered amenities that were trendsetting: wood burning fireplaces, gardens, decks with river views, skylights, central air conditioning and wall to wall carpeting – new to the market. “They were designed and marketed for individuals like myself, who were single, in their late twenties, who had no desire to flee to the suburbs and who were not interested in purchasing a home.” The apartments were quickly rented, which attracted national and local attention, and the groundwork of promoting Mt. Adams as a desirable urban island had begun. The tradition of nightlife on the Hill started when TP opened The Blind Lemon (“Because no neighborhood worth its salt is without a village pub”), a watering hole that remains a favorite more than fifty years later.

Eventually Mr. Bortz, with his partners Marvin Rosenberg and Lambert Agin, expanded their geography from the Mt. Adams to the suburbs, joining the apartment boom that lasted until the mid-seventies. “Our projects were better than the competition,” he continued, “and we provided many of the amenities that we offered in Mt Adams. Although the apartments were higher priced than others, they met an unfulfilled demand in the market.” Today, 28 slmag.net

in addition to the immediate tristate area, TP has a presence in Dayton, Lexington, Columbus, Indianapolis, Naples, Florida and Raleigh, North Carolina.

The philosophy of TP has always been well defined and has remained consistent, with tinges of old fashioned caring.

Apartment dwellers are called residents, (those in their commercial developments are called tenants) and TP associates view themselves as managers of a club working for the residents not the landlord.

“We tell our people that it’s about eye contact, remembering names and going the extra mile,” he said. “And whether someone is a custodian, a security guard or a rental professional, every interaction markets our apartment communities. It’s a very important part of what we do every day.”

Early in his career Mr. Bortz realized that “going the extra mile” would be key to Towne’s long-term success and he shared a story that defined his mindset. A lady who lived in the Belvedere Apartments, a luxury building with a doorman and concierge, traded her dwelling for an apartment in one of Mr. Bortz’s first buildings. “She was in her early sixties, loved to give parties and was well-known and respected in the community,” he recalled. One day she phoned Mr. Bortz and told him that a light had burnt out; he thought, logically, that an exterior bulb needed replacement. He

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Old Mt. Adams

The First Row Houses

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went to her apartment only to learn that it was not an outdoor light, but the bulb in the lamp on her living room table; he happily obliged. The lady became an enthusiastic booster of the Mt. Adam’s renaissance and part of Towne’s informal marketing team.

Over the years, in addition to its apartment projects, Towne has been involved in developing and redeveloping suburban and urban offices, retail, condominiums, land, golf courses and a marina (Four Seasons). In each case Towne attempts to create “Great Places to Live, Work, Shop and Play” that are sensitive to and enhance the neighborhoods in which they are a part.

In addition to leading the renaissance of Mt. Adams, hallmark achievements in TP’s history include building the first condos in Cincinnati; developing Landen, in Maineville, which is over thirteen hundred acres, one of its largest ventures; the transformation of Kenwood Plaza into the Kenwood Town Center; and U Square, which abuts the University of Cincinnati campus and includes a mix of offices, retail, apartments and parking facilities.

Mr. Bortz’s brother, Arn, former Cincinnati Mayor, spearheaded the renaissance of downtown living in the early nineties. His projects include The Garfield, The Gramercy, Groton, The Greenwich and the revitalization of Shillito’s, formerly a

department store, into apartments. “That was a very difficult challenge,” he explained, “because the building had huge floorplates so much of the space didn’t have windows. Arn solved that by creating interior storage spaces and a large recreation area. Then they discovered and restored a seven story atrium that had been filled in, topped by a skylight.” Since its renovation the building offers open space studios, as well as one, two and three bedroom lofts overlooking the atrium that share the beauty of the magnificent skylight.

And not far from his first investment on St. Gregory Street is one of TP’s newest developments, the Monastery Event Center.

“Until the mid-70s it was an active monastery,” Mr. Bortz said with a smile, “with monks scurrying around the neighborhood.

Then the monks sold it to a series of potential developers before we purchased it.” The chapel remained a redevelopment puzzle (for a while it was used as a basketball court) as Mr. Bortz and his colleagues considered potential uses. Finally, a year ago, TP teamed with Receptions Incorporated, and the six thousand square foot church was carefully repurposed as a venue for weddings, receptions and corporate events. The preservation of its interior retains the ambiance, elegance and heritage of the century-old church, while a religious mural, newly restored, serves as a striking backdrop. slmag.net

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U Square at University of Cincinnati

TP’s mission goes beyond operating new projects. Towne is a close-knit company that celebrates small victories (with cupcakes) and milestone successes (with group dinners); turnover is minimal and the associates respect the long-standing traditions and the reputation that TP has established over fifty-five years. TP associates are active in the Adopt-A-Class program at Taft Elementary, where they mentor children and assist with school projects throughout the year. TP also lends support to the Leukemia Society, ArtsWave, the United Way and many other worthy causes. “We want our company and our associates to be an active part of the community,” he said, “and charitable and civic involvement, be it a financial gift or a gift of time, is our way of giving back.” Mr. Bortz described himself as a chauvinistic Cincinnatian, even when he had to defend his city against his Eastern “elite” college mates who thought it was some kind of backwater location. He has always loved the beauty of our hills and river, our downtown and Overthe-Rhine, our diverse neighborhoods, our cultural institutions, sports teams and universities.

Mr. Bortz is Chairman of the Board of the Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation, which has a data bank of over twenty thousand alumni from around the world and has raised more than fifty million dollars in the last twenty years for the inner city public school. The Foundation has facilitated the building of the Arts and Science wing, provided new sports fields and upgraded the 30 slmag.net

auditorium, while supporting a number of the school’s programs.

Mr. Bortz has three sons and nine grandchildren who range in age from one to a freshman at Harvard. He enjoys reading historical biographies, especially those about presidents, and cited Mark Twain, James Michener and Shakespeare as favorites for fiction and drama.

In the film The Lady Eve Henry Fonda says, “My life has been a series of ups and downs, of lights and shadows, but filled with very much happiness.” And so it has been for Mr. Bortz.

“My first office was in the basement of a building, in the coal shoot, and my desk was an old door placed on horse stands. Marv, Bert and I had two rotary telephones, one typewriter and a space heater. If I knew then what I know now, I probably wouldn’t have started all this.” He paused and added quietly, “But we didn’t start Towne Properties to make as much money as possible – that’s never been our focus. We were naïve and, to a certain extent, we still are.

We wanted to pay our bills on time, to live nicely, but also to make a contribution to the communities in which we worked, which is not always the easiest path to follow. Some of our associates have worked with us for forty years; we have residents who have lived in our buildings just as long. I am surrounded by people who are wonderful, dedicated, loyal, competent, hard-working, fun and who have integrity and a commitment to our communities and to Towne values. And because of those values I am confident that Towne will continue to grow, and to prosper for years to come.” sl

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Steven Tyler’s 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sold for $800,000, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Janie’s Fund. Photo courtesy of Barrett-Jackson Auction Co, LLC.

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Interest from car collectors around the globe fueled strong sales at the 2017 Arizona auctions Written by Campbell Kent Each January, Arizona becomes the apple of every top-drawer motoring aficionado’s eye as the world’s most respected auction houses gather there to put everything from cute micro-cars to covetable supercars on offer to the highest bidder.

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1960 Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle (CERV) 1 sold for $1,320,000. Photo courtesy of Barrett-Jackson Auction Co, LLC.

BARRETT-JACKSON At Barrett-Jackson, star power co-mingled with horsepower to produce impressive results for their 46th annual multi-day auction and lifestyle event, which drew an estimated attendance of 320,000. Sales among the 1,719 vehicles consigned (the most at one auction in the company’s history) totaled nearly $100 million, with more than 40 vehicle auction sales records, as verified by Hagerty Data. The company reported a 99.5 percent sell-through rate.

“This year’s entertainment factor was through the roof,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson.

“From Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler and Grammy award-winning Justin Bieber, through undefeated pro-boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and the most decorated Olympian in history, Michael Phelps, to two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, there was no shortage of entertainment and fullthrottle excitement.”

In total, eight vehicles crossed the block in Scottsdale to support various charitable causes. With music pumping and lights flashing, Steven Tyler roared onto the stage standing in the passenger seat of his rare 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder.

The car sold for $800,000, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting Janie’s Fund, a philanthropic initiative created by Tyler to bring hope and healing to girls who have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect.

World-champion pro stock car driver and team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. also stepped up to sell vehicles for the benefit of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a leading pediatric care facility and research institute. Donated by Chevrolet, a 1970 Resto-Mod Chevrolet Chevelle that Earnhardt helped design brought $200,000, while the Hendrick Motorsports No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS that he raced in NASCAR Cup Series races brought $200,000.

Barrett-Jackson Top Five Sales: 1964 Aston Martin DB5 – $1,485,000 1960 Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle (CERV) 1 – $1,320,000 1930 Duesenberg J Dual-Cowl Phaeton – $880,000 2005 Porsche Carrera GT – $616,000 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback – $445,500 34 slmag.net

A 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta sold for $1,485,000. Photo by Jensen Sutta. Image copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company.

GOODING & COMPANY Over the course of its two-day sale, Gooding & Company realized more than $33.4 million, selling 106 of 126 lots before a standing-room-only crowd. Nine new benchmarks were posted for Ferrari, Bugatti, Porsche and AMC. “Our clients understand the rare and important opportunity to own a significant car that is highly sought after, such as the three-owner 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix and the one-owner 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing,” said David Gooding, president and founder of Gooding & Company. “These types of cars, which are rarely seen at auction and boast incredible provenance, may not come up for sale again for many decades.”

Gooding & Company Top Five Sales: 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix – $3,300,000 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast – $2,915,000 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Grand Sport Roadster – $1,595,000 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta – $1,485,000 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing – $1,457,500 RUSSO & STEELE Total sales reached $22.1 million with 606 of the 780 lots offered

by Russo & Steele hammering sold. The sell through rate of 78 percent pushed the company’s performance up seven figures over its 2016 auction.

“This year, with our move to our incredible, long-term new home at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick the enthusiasm captured by Russo & Steele has never been higher. However, it still fundamentally demonstrates that our clients genuinely value our customer service focused philosophy of cars and camaraderie and that the most desirable core component of a successful automotive event in Scottsdale remains the cars,” said Russo & Steele CEO Drew Alcazar.

Russo & Steele’s Top Five Sales: 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A – $423,500.00 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Spyder – $379,500.00 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 – $335,500.00 2006 Ford GT – $261,750.00 2006 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR – $253,000.00

1964 Aston Martin DB5 sold for $1,485,000.

Photo courtesy of Barrett-Jackson Auction Co, LLC. A 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Spyder sold for $379,500. Photo courtesy of Russo & Steele.

A 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet AÂ sold for $423,500.00. Photo courtesy of Russo & Steele.

A 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix sold for $3,300,000. Photo by Mike Maez. Image copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company.

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With a winning bid of $7,370,000, this 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition became both the most valuable E-Type and most valuable post-1960 Jaguar to ever sell at auction.

Photo by Pawel Litwinski, courtesy of Bonhams.

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Selling for $6,380,000, this 1952 Ferrari 340 America Vignale Spider set a new world auction record for the model. Photo by Pawel Litwinski, courtesy of Bonhams.

Tommy Hilfiger's Ferrari Enzo was a sale favorite amongst numerous exceptional Ferraris.

Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy of RM Sotheby's.

A 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Camper sold for $57,750. Photo by David Bush, courtesy of Bonhams.

The barn-find 1948 Tucker 48 generated a final $1,347,500.

Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy of RM Sotheby's.

BONHAMS The company posted multiple world records during its Scottsdale sale, including a 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition, which became both the most valuable E-Type and most valuable post-1960 Jaguar to ever sell at auction. A telephone bidder paid an impressive $7,370,000.

A 1952 Ferrari 340 America Vignale Spider realized $6,380,000, setting a new world auction record for the model. It was driven in period by noted factory drivers in almost every prominent race, including the Mille Miglia, 24-Hours of Le Mans and Targa Florio, to name but a few. Also establishing a new world auction record was a highly original 1964 Porsche 904 GTS, with one owner for the past 28 years that was purchased for $2,310,000 by a private European enthusiast.

James Knight, Bonhams Group Motoring director, commented, "We were applauded by the market for assembling one of the finest selection of cars ever seen at Scottsdale. To have achieved a near sellout of our highlight cars, backed up with an 82 percent sell-through rate is immensely satisfying."

Bonham’s Top Five Sales 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition – $7,370,000 1952 Ferrari 340 America Spider Competizione – $6,380,000 1928 Mercedes-Benz TyP S 26/120/180 Supercharged Sports Tourer – $4,812,500 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 5th Series Supercharged Grand Sport Spider – $2,805,000 1964 Porsche 9045 GTS – $2,310,000

RM SOTHEBY’S For its 18th annual Phoenix sale, held at the Arizona Biltmore, RM Sotheby’s reported close to $54 million in total sales, with 89 percent of all lots sold. Bidders hailed from 30 countries, with 20 percent those being first-time RM Sotheby’s clientele.

The top-seller among the 141 lots that found a new garage to call home was the one-off, owner-commissioned 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster, which sold for $6,600,000. Several best-of-category Ferraris fetched top dollar, led by a highly awarded, matching-numbers 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS, which surpassed its pre-sale estimate by realizing $3,602,500, nearly triple the previous auction record for the model. Also setting a new auction benchmark was a 1995 Ferrari F50, one of just two U.S. delivery examples finished in black, which brought $3,135,000.

“This year’s top 10 sales clearly indicate that demand for modern supercars remains strong, while exceptional pre-war classics – such as the 540 K – anchor the strength and resilience of the market,” said Ian Kelleher, managing director of RM Sotheby’s West Coast Division.

RM Sotheby’s Arizona Top Five Sales: 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster – $6,600,000 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS – $3,602, 500 1995 Ferrari F50 – $3,135,000 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Coupe Aerodinamico – $3,080,000 2003 Ferrari Enzo – $2,695,000 sl

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Curating a Lifestyle: Reinterpreting a Classic Written by Amelia and Jeff Jeffers

Left: Sirènes Vase by Terry Rodgers & Lalique, 2017. Right: Sirènes Vase, Lost Wax, 12.6 x 11 inches, by Terry Rodgers and Lalique, 2017.

Numbered, signed and limited edition of eight. Green crystal & platinum. Exclusively at Harrods until May 7, 2017. Photos courtesy Lalique.

When he released his Bacchantes vase in 1927, René Jules Lalique was 67 and still riding a wave of success that had lasted an impressive four decades. His eponymous glassworks, based in Alsace, France, had received extraordinary acclaim at the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in Paris– an event that both established and gave a name to the Art Deco movement. Having launched his career in the Art Nouveau period of the late 19th century, Lalique bucked the trend of most artists of the period who favored a restrained nod to nature’s elegance; instead challenging the notion that “sophisticated” equaled “simple”. His jewelry designs were considered haute couture, and soon clients throughout the chic shopping districts of Paris clamored for his work. The Lalique name became synonymous with luxurious style, fine craftsmanship and top quality materials.

Lalique’s move into glass began largely as experimental work in his home; a hobby of sorts, afforded by his burgeoning jewelry shops in the early 1900s. As word of his glass production got out, he was commissioned by Coty, the top perfumer in France, to

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design and create intricate bottles for the brand. Never one to stagnate, Lalique honed his craft, focusing more and more on cutting-edge work with glass, using the delicate and relatively difficult medium as high art. The resulting prosperity sealed Lalique’s destiny as the world’s finest maker of art glass, with his original factory still producing today.

The Bacchantes vase is considered by some art historians to be a narrative by a confident, established artist on the emerging, socially liberated woman of the 1920s. The dancing young priestesses of Bacchus, the Roman God of wine and pleasure, are depicted by Lalique as more sensual than depraved, reflecting the fading inhibitions in 1920s society and representing a thencurrent interpretation of the classic Roman myth. Since its original release, it has been a staple in the Lalique collection and has become a lasting symbol of Lalique’s celebrated style.

So, when the house of Lalique sought to honor the iconic vase (and enthusiastic collectors) in the 90th year since its release, company leadership made a brilliant decision to call

Terry Rodgers modeling the figures in plastiline. Photo courtesy Terry Rodgers Studio

for a modern interpretation of the classic design by Terry Rodgers, a highly successful contemporary artist known for his edgy, realistic depictions of lithe, partially naked beauties in seemingly libidinous scenes. At first glance, his large-scale canvases seem to be a straightforward narrative à la Sex in the City, but a closer inspection reveals the dichotomy between a super-charged, sexy (and Rodgers would say, fictional) high life sold by 21st century media and the sobering realities of a disconnected, isolated existence rampant within every socioeconomic realm. Rodgers’ muses, it turns out, are the very beings whose liberation was celebrated by René Jules Lalique in his original Bacchantes design.

Working for more than three years, Rodgers painstakingly selected his models, staged each in sensual and self-assured positions, photographed, sculpted and then traveled to Lalique’s Alsace factory to tackle a medium he had never before attempted.

Intricate molds were created, and under the tutelage of master craftsmen, Rodgers’ vision became an amazing reality in

Lalique’s signature, stunning crystal. Embracing his predecessor’s penchant for contrasting between clear and frosted finishes and incorporating a patina or other materials (in this case, platinum), Rodgers’ efforts culminated in two versions: a large-scale, limited edition production in four colors (midnight blue, purple, black and deep green) using the lost-wax technique to create highly dimensional figures in a complex, stunning finish with applied platinum highlights; and a smaller casting, beautifully executed in Lalique’s classic hand-finished clear crystal, as well as an option in opulent gold lustre.

Fittingly launched at the Maison et Objet trade fair in Paris earlier this year, the retail release of the Sirènes line will be staggered, with prices ranging from $4,900 to $55,000 in top luxury retailers in the U.S. If critical acclaim is any indication, Rodgers’ new version is destined to become an iconic contribution to the Lalique catalog for generations to come. sl Amelia & Jeff Jeffers are co-owners of two fine art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.

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HEAVEN SENT Finding luxury and adventure on the island of gods Written by Bridget Williams

Emerging from the relative quiet of the climate-controlled baggage claim and into the bustling open-air terminal at Denpasar International Airport, my senses immediately went into overdrive. Humbled by the humidity, I felt as though I was on the receiving end of a prolonged bear hug from a sweaty workout buddy. My brain was struggling to process the dizzying array of sights and sounds coming from all directions. Looking over the heads of sign-toting tour guides and shouting taxi drivers packed paparazzi-style along the perimeter of a well-trod carpet, a surreal figure loomed large: a fantastical female deity with large, bare breasts, razor-like nails and skin as smooth as glass. There was no need to rub my eyes as I knew this wasn’t a mirage brought on by jetlag; I had arrived in Bali and was already smitten.

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Somehow, amidst the chaos, a friendly face appeared and called me by name. This well-coiffed representative from The Mulia, the largest resort in Indonesia, plucked me from the crowd and ushered me into a nearby waiting van, where the reprieve of air-conditioning and a cool hand towel instantly reset my senses. Along the 30-minute ride to our destination, I watched in awe the death-defying zigzagging of scooters in and out of traffic that seemed to exhibit no clear pattern of rhyme or reason. One can easily discern the “it will be fun to see Bali by scooter� tourists from more seasoned veterans by their deer-in-headlights expression as they contemplate how to merge into a roundabout. Laden with offerings, large Hindu temples and small shrines (cumulatively numbering some 20,000 on the island) mark busy intersections and could be spied tucked between storefronts or at the end of narrow alleyways.

Entrance to The Mulia Spa

The oasis pool is an exclusive amenity for guests of The Mulia and Mulia Villas.

Three resorts in one, each more exclusive than the next, the Mulia Resort, The Mulia and Mulia Villas literally have something for everyone. My stay was split between an oceanfront suite in The Mulia and a nearby super-private hillside villa. Exiting the van under the portico that marked the entrance to The Mulia, I was greeted by an army of attendants who continued my sensory immersion by welcoming me with a delicate and sweetly scented Frangipani blossom to tuck behind my ear and gently rubbing droplets of floral-infused water into my palms.

Guests of both The Mulia and Mulia Villas are assigned a personal butler for the duration of their stay. Opening the door to my third-floor suite, I was immediately drawn to an expansive terrace that overlooked the sprawling pool complex and the Indian Ocean. Providing endless fodder for envy-

inducing social media posts (guilty as charged) are a sentry of towering, gentle-faced female forms standing watch outside the cabanas of the Oasis pool (one of six pools on property).

The undulating rhythm created by the gentle cascade of water spilling over the rim of shallow bowls balanced atop their heads and along the contours of their elongated bodies served as a fitting accompaniment to the steady beat of calm waves lapping at the nearby beach. Looking off into the distance, perched on the edge of a limestone cliff, is Geger Temple; it’s worth the short walk up a steep paved path just outside the Mulia’s property line to admire the temple’s intricate architecture. There are 111 one- and two-bedroom beachfront suites in my vicinity, and as I survey the scene, all I can hear is the calming sound of water. Smitten once again. slmag.net

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Eternity Chapel

Interior of the Harmony Chapel.

Traditional Balinese wedding procession.

An elevated placement endows the Harmony Chapel with an unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean.

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Having arrived around dinnertime but too exhausted to change out of my plush robe and into something more presentable in order to take advantage of one of the eight dining destinations on property, I summoned my butler to help me design a Balinese buffet for one; the resulting feast proved to be almost too much for the dining table in my room to accommodate, and definitely way too much for me to eat at one sitting. It did, however, serve as a fantastic and flavory introduction to a succession of outstanding dining experiences I would enjoy on subsequent days.

I’ve had the luxury of staying at other properties with butler service and never really knew how best to take advantage of such an exclusive amenity; while it’s no big deal to some people, I’m not entirely comfortable with someone I don’t know unpacking my suitcase while I sit idly by. It was different at The Mulia and Mulia Villas; after just a few days, my butler had an intuitive understanding of my schedule and took the initiative to have a warm, muscle-soothing bubble bath waiting for me after my trip to the Mulia gym, a sprawling haven of cardio and weight equipment that proved to be heaven-on-earth for a workout junkie like me.

The four-year-old resort is quite contemporary in its design with high-end, atypical finishes such as nubby silk upholstery, ample amounts of stone, glass and original fine artwork converging to create a distinct sense of place without veering into

the theatrical. The Mulia and Mulia Villa guests have exclusive access to the Oasis pool and cabanas, “The Lounge” at The Mulia, and the “Living Room” at the Mulia Villas for dining and complimentary high tea.

A short(ish) uphill stroll from The Mulia (or a shuttle ride away), the 108 Mulia Villas, ranging in size from one-to-six bedrooms, provide the ultimate in on-property exclusivity and luxury. My one-bedroom villa boasted a private hydrotherapy pool and cabana, outdoor garden shower, oversized Jacuzzi tub, and the most high-tech toilet I’ve ever seen (a giggle-inducing remote control was needed to access its myriad functions).

In relatively short order, the property has become renowned worldwide for staging weddings of distinction. A trio of chapels, each with strikingly unique architecture, as well as a beachfront ceremony site, an oceanfront Unity Garden and two ballrooms on property can accommodate everything from intimate nuptials to large-scale, no-holds-barred celebrations.

Comprised largely of glass, the Eternity Chapel seems to float in the center of a blue-tiled lagoon. Betrothed couples looking for the ultimate immersion in the local culture can opt for the Royal Balinese wedding, complete with traditional attire, music, dancers and blessing. A dedicated on-site team is at the ready to personalize every detail. slmag.net

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Tegalang rice paddy fields in Ubud.

Perched on an oceanfront cliff, Geger Temple is a short walk from The Mulia.

Befitting a property with more than 800 bedrooms, the dining options are as delicious as they are diverse. A simple name that belies the diversity of its offerings, The Café is a tour-de-force of both Indonesian and international cuisine. Its popularity among locals and non-hotel guests visiting the island means that reservations are a must.

The buffet is so expansive that a video I shot to commemorate the savory spectacle stretched on for more than three minutes. As a lover of spicy food, the Indian and Indonesian sections definitely satiated the need to singe my taste buds a bit; my only complaint is that my eyes were way bigger than anything my stomach could handle.

Table8, a signature Oriental restaurant serving authentic Cantonese and Szechuan delicacies, boasts whimsical décor and an expansive selection of premium teas from China. Patrons are offered a hybrid-buffet supplemented by à la carte selections such as Five Head Whole Abalone Braised with Wild Mushroom and Roasted Suckling Pig. Edogin fits the bill for lovers of sushi and Teppanyaki (a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to quickly 44 slmag.net

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I will admit to visiting the Mulia Deli on more than one occasion to ogle the outstanding selection of French pastries and whimsical desserts, including cakes made to look like iconic Birkin and Chanel handbags.

Beachside Soleil restaurant puts a Mediterranean spin on exotic specialties from Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.

Renowned for their Sunday brunch spectacular, Chef Corky O'Connor, a native of Chicago, has a fondness for sending “special” dishes to the table until you throw in the napkin (and even then he may still tempt you with just one more irresistible treat). O’Connor takes great pride in his house-made pastas and the utilization of the finest ingredients he can get his hands on.

Those in search of more spirited sustenance can imbibe at the oasis-like Cascade Lounge, The Bar, the oceanfront Sky Bar, and ZJ’s Bar & Lounge, a stylish sanctuary for the island’s in-crowd.

I did enjoy easing into my day with an à la minute breakfast in the quiet confines of the comfortable dining areas reserved

Showroom at the John Hardy Workshop.

Nearly 700 monkeys call Ubud's Monkey Forest home.

for The Mulia and Mulia Villa guests. Both The Lounge and The Living Room also offer cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during afternoon tea time, accompanied by live acoustic music.

Hoping to detox after several days of overindulgence, I signed on for a full-day wellness program at The Mulia Spa, which included three meals pre-chosen from the Healthy Living Menu that each contain 300 or less calories (believe it or not they were quite satisfying!). The day kicked off with a spirited but gentle early morning workout, followed by time in the sauna, aroma steam room, and Bali’s first and only Ice Fountain room before heading on to customized facial and body treatments. I left with glowing skin, freshly painted nails and a stomach that was grateful for being spared another day of being stuffed to capacity.

A team of professional concierge is at guests’ discretion to make the most of off-property excursions. Regarded as the cultural center of Bali, Ubud is a must-visit to see artists’ workshops and galleries, temples, the Tegalang rice paddy fields and Ubud Monkey Forest (my personal favorite), where scores

An artisan at work in the John Hardy Workshop.

of mischievous monkeys freely frolic on temples and in trees and seem to relish pillaging items from unsuspecting tourists.

Jewelry aficionados should be certain to make an appointment to visit the John Hardy Workshop and Showroom (johnhardy. com/visit-us-in-bali), established in Ubud in 1975. Observing the intricate handiwork and multiple steps involved in creating a single piece from the collection gave me a whole new appreciation for the craft. Each day the workshop’s more than 600 workers (and lucky visitors), sit down for a communal lunch prepared with the harvest from the on-site organic farm.

At the heart of the island in general, and The Mulia in particular, is its people – gentle and genuine with a strong pride of place and the ability to put an artistic flair into their everyday activities. Never have I felt so at home when I was so very far removed from it.

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Bibliotaph... Rock On

Compiled by Victoria Chase

Intended for adults and children to read together, this book is grouped into 13 themes and features 50 paintings from the 14th century through the early 20th century. Each section introduces the type of questions that help everyone understand and appreciate a painting. Maria-Christina Sayn-Wittgenstein Nottebohm - Old Masters Rock: How to Look at Art with Children - Hardcover, 112 pages, Pimpernel Press LTD (pimpernelpress.com).

At six-pounds, this in-depth volume, produced by DK in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, features specially commissioned photography that profiles all major gem types and other precious materials, from raw materials to exquisite jewelry as well as stories of the world's most valuable stones and the most famous jewelry houses. Aja Raden - Gem: The Definitive Visual Guide - Hardcover, 440 pages, DK (dk.com)..

A rockstar in the rarefied world of bespoke jewelry, Parisian jeweler Lydia Courteille has been making a name for herself over the past 30 years with her edgy and avant-garde designs. Using stunning photography, this monograph highlights her amazing handicraft, which takes inspiration from both cultural landmarks in France and numerous historical and literary sources. Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld - Lydia Courteille: Extraordinary Jewellery of Imagination and Dreams - Hardcover, 240 pages, Antique Collectors Club Dist. (antiquecollectorsclub.com/en).

One of the most visually striking forms of material culture embedded in landscapes, rock art is ascribed different meanings by diverse groups of people. This richly illustrated and geographically diverse book challenges traditional ways of thinking about this highly recognizable form of visual heritage and provides insight into its contemporary significance.

Liam M. Brady and Paul S.C. Taรงon - Relating to Rock Art in the Contemporary World - Hardcover, 384 pages, University Press of Colorado (upcolorado.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books A highly readable and exacting study with more than 300 newly taken photographs, this book serves as the definitive history and field guide to road bridges in Ireland constructed from AD 1000 to 1830. Peter O'Keeffe and Tom Simington - Irish Stone Bridges: History and Heritage (New Revised Edition) - Hardcover, 464 pages, Irish Academic Press (irishacademicpress.ie).

A thorough and entertaining examination of the history of the diamond trade through the centuries. Pointon traces the journey from rough stone to a polished object of desire, along with the diamond's mystique in fiction and film. Marcia Pointon - Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones: Diamond Histories - Paperback, 256 pages, Reaktion Books (reaktionbooks.co.uk).

This is the second book to chronicle the work of master stonemason Lew French, who has spent more than 30 years working on Martha's Vineyard, Boston and the Adirondacks. French gathers hundreds of individual stones and fits them together naturally, without the use of a chisel. Lew French (author), Alison Shaw (photographer) - Sticks and Stones: The Designs of Lew French Hardcover, 160 pages, Gibbs Smith (gibbssmith.com).

Photographer Mitch Epstein examines the ideas of permanence and impermanence through black-and-white images of rocks that have been around for millions of years and clouds that can evaporate in the blink of an eye. Susan Bell & Ryan Spencer (editors) with text by Mitch Epstein & Susan Bell - Mitch Epstein: Rocks and Clouds - Hardcover, 160 pages, Artbook (artbook.com).

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FROM AAH TO SKI Awe-inspiring views and activities galore are offered year-round at Steamboat Springs and nearby Vista Verde Guest Ranch Written by Colin Dennis

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The 540-acres that comprise Vista Verde Guest Ranch are surrounded by Medicine Bow – Routt National Forest, a U.S. Forest Service managed area that extends the Ranch's backyard by more than two-million acres.

Effervescent is an adjective often used to describe the bubbles in a glass of champagne; it is also apropos for describing the resulting emotion that follows from skiing on snow with such a minimal water content (the lowest in the United States), that it feels like you are floating on air. Tromping along the well-groomed snowshoe trails that commence just outside Thunderhead Lodge at the terminus of the gondola on the mountain in Steamboat Springs, CO, my volunteer guide, a transplant from Tennessee some 30-odd years ago, talked wistfully of one particularly memorable morning that for him embodies what makes Steamboat’s “champagne powder” so special. “We were one of the first up the chairlift after a big snow and saw this guy just jump down the hill and disappear into bank of untracked powder before reemerging a few moments later to wild applause from everyone on the lift as he continued down the mountain,” he said.

Steamboat is comprised of six peaks with a diversity of trails catering to all ability levels. Tree skiing in Pioneer Ridge, Sunshine and Storm Peak in particular are unique to Steamboat and sought after by the most avid powderhounds.

The powderiness of the snow I can certainly vouch for; the thrill

of hurtling oneself down a mountain to zig-zag through a glade of Aspens I personally cannot. Two days in Steamboat Springs preceded a visit to Vista Verde Guest Ranch, allowing us to take full advantage of myriad activities in the wintry wonderland, although the boom in summer activities and special events makes a visit worthwhile any time of the year.

Powder without pretense was the takeaway from my time in the pioneer settlement-turned ski town (the first ski lift opened in 1963, although Norwegian Carl Howelsen is credited with introducing recreational skiing and ski jumping here in 1913). This small city has produced more winter Olympians than any other town in North America – currently 88 and counting. Extremely family friendly, there is a nice mix of fine dining and tasty dives to suit whatever your après mood might be. Be sure to try the peanut butter and bacon sandwiches at Café Diva (cafediva.com), the Fiery Margarita at Laundry (thelaundryrestaurant.com), the Rancher Pizza at Mountain Tap Brewery (mountaintapbrewery.com), the Cuban Reuben at Paramount (theparamountcolorado.com), and the burgers and colossal milkshakes at Back Door Grill (thebackdoorgrill.com).

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The Steamboat Grand Hotel.

Photo by Larry Pierce/Steamboat Ski Resort.

Top-tier nightly lodging closest to the Steamboat Ski Resort is the seven-story Steamboat Grand (steamboatgrand.com), which offers 328 guestroom accommodations, ranging from studios, parlors, double queen and king hotel rooms to one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums and eight luxurious penthouses, all decorated with a refined take on the rugged mountain spirit of the American West. The Grand is home to award-winning dining, a full-service spa and fitness center, an outdoor heated pool and two large whirlpool spas, and 17,000 square-feet of indoor/ outdoor convention space.

The skiing season runs until April 16; night skiing under the lights is available through March 27. Other special spring events include the torchlight parade and fireworks on March 17; Springalicious from April 1-16; the 37th Cardboard Classic on April 15; and, the 9th Splashdown Pond Skim on April 16. For more information visit steamboat.com.

After fully acclimating our warm-blooded selves to the altitude and the snow, we were chauffeured on the 45-minute drive from the Steamboat Grand to Vista Verde Ranch by Miller Anderson, a passionate fly fisherman who was in the midst of his first winter working in Colorado. Clad in contemporary cowboy attire, he looked every bit the part of a young ranch hand, complete with a substantial cowboy hat and healthy beard to belie his baby face. Our lengthy conversation en route proved to be a fitting introduction to the tight-knit Vista Verde family.

Throughout my travels, I’ve found that it is rare to encounter a crew so genuinely and unanimously enamored with their place of work; the collective sentiment undoubtedly enhances the guest experience on numerable levels.

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arrival the sparkly snow was picturesquely piled atop buildings and small landforms like stiff peaks of whipping cream. A herd of 100+ horses with full winter coats ambled with languid movements in a vast pasture near the main lodge. Cleared paths with columns of snow measuring five feet or more on each side led to guest cabins, barns and activity buildings. A one-horse sleigh passing by with a couple snuggled under a blanket lent a very Currier and Ives feeling to the already idyllic setting.

Open from June through September and again from December to March, Vista Verde offers nine private log cabins as well as three rooms in the main lodge. A 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio is just one reason that there is a 50% return rate among first-time guests and a large number of regulars who take advantage of the “10th stay free” incentive.

After settling into our two-story, two-bedroom “Big Agnes” cabin (named after a local mountain peak), comfortably outfitted with a wood burning iron stove; a large spa-like bathroom with two-person shower and locally-made toiletries; a kitchenette stocked with snacks, drinks, beer and wine; and, a mix of antique and rustic furnishings (some of which were built from ranch wood by the ranch’s director of maintenance), we headed back to the lodge to plot out our schedule for the week with the affable Activities Coordinator.

During the winter season, available activities include crosscountry skiing (track, backcountry, skate), snowshoeing, horseback riding and horsemanship clinics, sleigh rides, sledding, photography workshop, yoga and Pilates classes, cooking classes, wine and beer tastings, and fat tire biking. Snowmobiling in the National Forest, dog sledding, ice fishing and downhill skiing excursions in Steamboat Springs are available for an additional fee. In warmer months hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, rock climbing, paddle boarding and rafting are also offered in addition to horse-related pursuits.

The main lodge at Vista Verde Guest Ranch.

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Downtown Steamboat Springs.

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Weekly barn dances are popular with ranch guests of all ages.

Powder skiing in Steamboat.

Photo by Larry Pierce/Steamboat Ski Resort.

After some negotiation, we settled on sledding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, working the horse feed sled one afternoon and watching a horse training session in the covered arena. Sledding was not the exhausting zip down the hill and then trudge back up experience you likely remember from childhood; once you’ve finished zooming down the groomed track, a snowmobile pulls you and your sled back up to the top. We quickly learned that activities are a great way to meet your fellow guests at the ranch; in this instance, we had great fun coming up with various tube configurations in an attempt to maximize speed with a young couple from New Orleans who were on their honeymoon.

Our two-hour snowmobile excursion took us deep into the National Forest; Vista Verde staff groom approximately 34-miles of trails in the forest. The route included corkscrew turns, plenty of ascending and descending, sweeping views of the Continental Divide and ample time to satisfy our need for speed in a large, flat bowl at the base of a super-steep hill, the powerful ascent of which was the highlight of the outing for me.

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing take place on Vista Verde property and in the surrounding National Forest. I’m a novice downhill skier on my best day, but thanks to fine coaching from our instructor Emily Erickson, I became quite comfortable on our backcountry cross-country ski tour in no time. After settling into a steady cadence, gliding across the powdery snow deep in the quiet of the forest was certainly a restorative experience, even with a few minor tumbles here and there.

Our turn on the horse feed sled coincided with the snowiest day of our visit, and a light dusting of powder settled on the hindquarters of the massive Percheron pair tasked with pulling a sled laden with more than 2,500 pounds of hay that we helped to distribute around the pasture. Hawaii native Kaulana “KP” Na’au

Ali’I Papalimu works as head horse trainer and farrier. His horse clinics provide fascinating insight into the years of training (and boundless patience) necessary to get a colt ready to accept riders.

Thrice daily we descended on the lodge for meals, either fueling up for a full day or ravenously refueling after a round of vigorous activities. Striking the right balance between haute and hearty, Vista Verde’s take on “cowboy cuisine” includes both made-to-order and buffet-style dining. The kitchen is very accommodating to those with special dietary needs, offering the same attention to quality, choice and taste as those without restrictions. While some opted for a simple fruit and yogurt breakfast, others (including me) chose to be more indulgent with specials such as blueberry cornmeal pancakes with a generous side of Applewood smoked bacon. At dinner, we enjoyed everything from perfectly prepared beef tenderloin to local elk and grilled salmon. Each evening a “happy half-hour” precedes dinner and allows guests time to converse with one another and members of the staff.

With limited Wi-Fi access and no televisions in the cabins or guest rooms, evening activities are mostly low-key, with the exception of a weekly barn dance and a musical performance by the very talented staff band, led by General Manager Ben Martin (who does a very good rendition of Johnny Cash) in the lodge. To be honest, after a busy day chock-full of new experiences, simply settling into the hot tub on the deck of our cabin and pondering how the ethereal, airy flakes gently descending from the heavens could accumulate to such great heights was an ideal end to a string of powder perfect days.

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Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R #10, winner of the Rolex 24 At Daytona 2017 Prototype class. Photo by Stephan Cooper.

JUST IN TIME

Less than one second separated first and second place in the Prototype class at the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona Written by Andre James Twenty-four hours after Hurley Haywood, five-time winner of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, waved the green flag at 2:30 local time on Saturday, January 28, to officially mark the start of America’s famous race, the No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac Dpi-V R took the checkered one. The team, consisting of Ricky Taylor, Jordan Taylor, Max Angelelli and NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon, completed 659 laps of the famed 3.56-mile circuit that is the Daytona International Speedway. Their efforts garnered the team the Rolex 24 at Daytona trophy and a specially engraved Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch. Fifty-five cars lined up at the start; 41 of those made it to the finish.

Following the win, Ricky Taylor commented, “After an intense race in tough conditions, it is such a relief to stand in Victory Lane as winners of ‘The Rolex.’ We take part in this race with the dream of winning the 24-hour marathon but also of one day putting a Rolex Daytona on our wrists. It really is the ultimate reward in motor sport and a reminder of our success. I’m very proud to be added to the accomplished list of Rolex 24 at Daytona winners."

The early favorite, #31 Whelen Engineering Racing Cadillac Prototype, set the pace early on, followed closely by the #10 and #5 from Mustang Sampling Racing, before suffering steering issues in the eighth hour. At nightfall, a combination of cold and rain made track conditions treacherous and demanded utmost concentration from the teams.

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Prototype (P) and GT Le Mans (GTLM) winners were far from decided with multiple cars on the lead lap.

Counting down the final minutes on the Rolex clock, the Prototype race went down to the wire with a thrilling battle between the leading Cadillacs; ultimately the #10 took the lead from the #5 with a legal and robust move into turn one with only moments to go.

Throughout the 24 hours, the #10 successfully answered everything its rivals, nature and time could test it with and deservingly took the checkered flag by only 0.671 seconds from its sister car. #66 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing secured the win in a very competitive GT Le Mans class, having battled until the closing minutes of the race with the second place #911 Porsche GT Team holding off #62 Risi Competizione. #38 Performance Tech Motorsports won the Prototype Challenge (PC) title, and #28 Alegra Motorsports took the GT Daytona (GTD) class.

Rolex’s connection to Daytona hearkens back to an even earlier time when Daytona Beach was considered the capital of land speed records in the early 20th century. The long, flat and very firm Daytona Beach played host to 14 land speed records in the early part of the 20th century – five of which were set by Sir Malcolm Campbell, including the fastest official record there of 276mph in 1935 at the wheel of his mighty Bluebird. In 1992 Rolex formalized this long-standing association with Daytona, and the Speedway becoming the Official Timepiece and Title Sponsor of the 24-hour Daytona classic, further strengthening the link between the race and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch. After 25 years, the brand is now so closely tied to the event that motor sport aficionados simply refer to it as “The Rolex.” sl

Winners of the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona in Victory Lane. Photo by Tom O'Neal.

Rolex 24 At Daytona trophy and the engraved Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona presented to the winners of the race. Photo by Stephan Cooper.

Night driving during a yellow flag.

Photo by Stephan Cooper.

Ford Chip Ganassi Racing #66, winner of the Rolex 24 At Daytona 2017 GTLM class. Photo by Stephan Cooper.

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1) Perfect for filling dreams with lofty aspirations, the Fantasy Air Balloon bed from Circu is made with traditional basketry, lacquered wood, synthetic leather and gold leaf. Integrated sound and light system and storage drawers ($27,400; circu.net). 2) The unique Caruso sideboard with a high-quality sound system was designed by award-winning designer Paolo Cappello for Italian brand Miniforms. This iconic design has a Bluetooth 4.0 connection, and the ceramic 'trumpet' speaker on the front of the sideboard offers high performance sound (From $4,700; miniforms.com/en/). 3) Daisy table lamp ($50), Scarlet table with a top that can be flipped to have the skirt face up or down and, pretty-in-pink Ribbon chair (price upon request), all from from qeeboo (qeeboo.com). 4) The Allana dining table from Portuguese design brand Karpa conjures up notions of an enchanted forest. The bronzefinished fiberglass base supports a walnut top (price upon request; treniq.com). 5) Sure to make imaginations soar, the Rocky Rocket playhouse from Circu Magical Furniture is made by hand from fiberglass with a red velvet interior and integrated light and sound system ($29,988; circu.net).

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6) The King Edison pendant lamp from Mineheart combines the pure simplicity of an Edison light bulb with the romance and glamour of a King chandelier. It consists of a miniature brass chandelier inside a hand-blown clear glass shade ($500; mineheart.com). 7) Mirror mirror on the wall...at more than six-feet-tall, this Rococo-style gilded mirror makes quite a statement with hand-carved laurel branches finished with gold leaf that has been manually darkened ($5,100; touchedinteriors.co.uk). 8) Fit for a princess, the Versailles Chair is hand-carved from mahogany, finished in antiquated gilt and upholstered in a beige-grey raw slub silk ($571; frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk). 9) Seats for a very important date: Designer Stegano Giovannoni with the whimsical baby and adult-sized Rabbit Chairs he designed for qeeboo ($830; qeeboo.com). 10) Sweet seat: the top of the beechwood Sugarpearl Stool is covered in hundreds of handapplied plastic pearls ($300; candy-collection.de). 11) Of his uniquely designed chest of drawers, artisan Pawel Grunert said "I believe that furniture are creatures full of feelings, that they have memories and that they create community of a home. They are individualists with their own moods, creaks, cracks, and from time to time they show cracks." ($6,300; en.dawanda.com).

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Ladies' Calatrava watch from Patek Philippe with alligator strap and white gold case with 44 diamonds set into the bezel. Water resistant to 30m ($27,000; patek.com).

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The new Maestro from Christophe Claret boasts a glass dome that provides a striking view of the movement architecture and the famous Charles X bridges. Endowed with a sevenday power reserve, a cone-shaped large date display and a 3D MEMO function ($67,800; christopherclaret.com).

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In 1956, Jaeger-LeCoultre enriched its Memovox range by developing the world’s first automatic watch equipped with an alarm function. It went on to inspire a long line of later designs, and celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2016. Taking inspiration from the 1970s, the current Master Memorex Boutique Edition boasts a stainless steel case, braided "Trieste" cotton strap, and a dial reminiscent of the Memorex Snowdrop ($10,800; jaeger-lecoultre.com).

An ingenious mechanism lies at the heart of the MaĂŽtres du Temps Chapter three: a pusher on the center of the crown lowers concealed panels of the dial to reveal two hidden time indications: a second time zone indication (also known as GMT) and a day/ night indicator. A second press of the pusher restores the two indications to their "secret" hiding place. Limited-edition of 50 pieces ($93,000; maitresdutemps.com).

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Created by Rolex in 1963, a defining characteristic of the iconic Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is a bezel engraved with a tachymetric scale for measuring average speeds of up to 400 miles per hour. A new Cerachrom bezel in high-tech ceramic is corrosion resistant, virtually scratch-proof and the color is unaffected by UV rays. The case is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100m. The calibre 4130 selfwinding mechanical chronograph movement was entirely developed and manufactured

by Rolex. A solid-link Oyster bracelet in 904L steel features a safety clasp to prevent accidental opening. Shown with a white lacquer dial ($18,795; rolex.com).

The Oyster Perpetual Pearlmaster 39 from Rolex is fashioned from 18ct Everose gold and adorned with diamonds (713 on the dial and 144 on the bracelet). It boasts the new-generation calibre 3235, backed by 14 patents, incorporating the Chronergy escapement developed by Rolex. Made of nickelphosphorus, it is insensitive to magnetic interference. Calibre 3235 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor and has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. ($123,700; rolex.com).

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The women's Serpenti Spiga from Bulgari with an articulated ceramic bracelet, curved 35mm-diameter case, and 18kt pink gold bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Water-resistant to 30m (price upon request; bulgari.com).

Created in 2016 to mark the 20th anniversary of Chopard Manufacture, the L.U.C Time Traveler is the brand's first world-time watch, designed to facilitate the lives of long-haul travelers who need to remain in touch with several time zones. The mechanics are based on an all-new Calibre 01.05-L, which is distinguished by a 6.52 mm thickness, self-winding movement and a 60-hour power reserve. Water-resistant to 50 meters. Shown in platinum with an alligator leather strap (price upon request; chopard.com).

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A partnership between French house of high-jewelry Boucheron and MB&F resulted in JwlryMachine, an astonishing haute-joaillerie version of MB&F’s Horological Machine No 3 (HM3). The artisans at Boucheron have conceived the watch as a splendid three-dimensional jeweled owl, presented either in 18k white gold with amethyst, diamonds and blue and violet sapphires (shown here), or in 18k red gold with pink tourmaline, rose quartz, diamonds and pink sapphires. The "engine" of the watch is comprised of 305 separate parts working to tolerances of a micron; the 22-karat rose gold “mystery” rotor appears to defy the laws of physics in being visually symmetrical instead of more obviously offcentered. Made to order (price upon request; mbandf.com).

The Jean Dunand Tourbillon Orbital features a one-minute flying tourbillon that orbits the dial once every hour on a revolving movement. An innovative powerreserve indicator in the case-band features a window at 3 o’clock with a vertical needle that moves between F (full) and E (empty). The watch provides a full view of the movement and displays the phases of the moon on the case-back. Shown in Chinese lacquer (price upon request; jeandunand.com).

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BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE AT PARK MANOR Blue Ash Carriage Homes are Gorgeous, Luxurious and Convenient Written by Sheree Allgood Photography by Andrew Kung

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Blue Ash has always been a thriving and popular community with lovely, established neighborhoods, convenient shopping, numerous community amenities, a variety of local restaurants and pubs for those into the food scene as well as popular entertainment venues. Now added to this extensive Blue Ash list is the perfect place to live at the stunning Park Manor Condominiums.

These beautiful homes are simply some of the finest offered in Greater Cincinnati. They are exceptional in craftsmanship and detail, and come replete with finishes found in the finest of luxury-style homes. These beautiful condominiums offer outstanding detail and design with living spaces created for today’s lifestyles.

The condos are large, airy and open, with a substantial 2,200 square feet of living space per residence, complete with covered private terraces featuring bead board ceilings and paver floors. This outdoor area flows beautifully to the interior spaces, specifically the Great Room and the Master. The Great Room has a lovely, uplifting feel with 9-foot beamed ceilings, yet still feels warm and cozy with the marble fireplace and surrounds.

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The Park Manor Gourmet Kitchen is one to evoke envy in anyone who considers themselves a gourmand. Custom and elegantly crafted cabinets, with sleek granite slab countertops offer ample space for the most elaborate recipes and food displays. Under cabinet lighting is functional and adds depth to the space. The counter also serves as informal eat-in and entertainment space. Stainless steel KitchenAid appliances are featured. The entire living area is open, and adjacent to the gourmet kitchen is a beautiful and coveted formal dining room. A separate study offers a cozy nook for quiet nights of reading or watching the big game.

The restful Master Suite offers abundant natural light, two spacious walk-in closets, crown molding, luxuriant carpet, and access to the private terrace. The Master Bath retreat has 36� high ADA compliant vanities, oversized walk-in shower with rain showerhead, bench seat and glass enclosure, as well as a private commode room.

The residence also has a beautiful guest suite with private entry, large closet space, and an adjacent and well-appointed Guest bathroom.

Additionally, each condominium has a laundry room with abundant storage.

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A GRACIOUS HUB OF DELICIOUS FOOD AND SOUTHERN CHARM Coppin’s at the Hotel Covington Written by Sheree Allgood / Photography by Andrew Kung

There was a time, not so long ago, when a city’s hotels were the focal point of social bustle, fashion, and haute cuisine. Debutante cotillions and high-powered business meetings were on all the marquees, and those of high breeding and refinement would meet for tea in the afternoon, and expertly concocted highballs (generally signature drinks found only at that specific hotel) in the evenings. These were urbane meccas of elegance and taste where even the humblest patron could feel like royalty.

Enter Hotel Covington, and its exquisite restaurant and lounge, Coppin’s, an urban chic expanse of shimmery glass, gossamer window treatments, and highly polished chrome. Even on the most off of weekday nights, there is an abundance of the area’s most well-heeled from both sides of the Ohio River, electrified by the amped-up space and lounging on mid-century modern couches and Eames-esque chairs, conducting business, enjoying expertly mixed house cocktails, imbibing local craft 78 slmag.net

beers, and appreciating with exuberance the rich warmth of this perfectly upcycled space.

The rich history of Hotel Covington is as storied and enchanting as any in Kentucky; in fact, it may even have a particular whiff of the imaginative and whimsical which unique to the very northern tip of the Bluegrass state. Seems that Mr. John Coppin began Covington’s first skyscraper and highbrow department store in 1907. In pursuit of his dream to ensure the store was the paradigm of modern shopping, Mr. Coppin miscalculated the cost, and mid building, went broke.

With his last $300 (roughly $7,500 today), it is said, he visited the old Latonia Race track, and bet the last of his fortune on a long shot horse named Knowledge. No one knows his exact take but suffice to say that he gained quite a bit of…Knowledge that day. Mr. Coppin finished his department store, and it flourished for many years, until closing in 1977 after the world became enamored of malls. The building then was used as Covington City Hall.

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Coppin’s at the Hotel Covington is a sure bet, and certainly channels the vision of its namesake. Upon entering the hotel lobby which opens into the wide seating area for the bar, there is an ever- so-faint whisper of bourbon in the air, a hint of the sweet, smoky and tasty morsels to be had in the restaurant. Coppin’s itself is a cozy nook of natural elements of painted and exposed brick, a relaxed and inviting space. There is a large and lovely patio/outdoor seating area adjacent to the restaurant with an outdoor fireplace. This three-season space will certainly lend to Coppin’s popularity in the warmer months.

As we are seated, we have been prepped by our most knowledgeable and affable server, Michelle, that the local ownership is very supportive of both local artists and up-cycling.

For example, old flooring used for charcuterie boards. Old pulls from the former department store file cabinets grace the bar. The local artisans (which play heavily in the menu as well) include Rookwood Pottery, Braxton Brewery, as well as an all-female wood working entity, Grainwell Carvers, who have supplied the menus and myriad other gorgeous wood fixtures and art carvings used throughout.

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To begin our most sumptuous journey into Coppin’s offerings, Executive Chef Brendan Haren has pulled together a mouth-watering array of some of his kitchen’s most alluring samples on one of the rough-hewn up-cycled joists. Chef Haren playfully refers to this display as the Mother Board, and it really is the source of all things good in Kentucky. The very first thing to catch the eye are appetizer sized country ham and biscuits.

Goodness, this flaky, savory little morsel is outstanding. Graced with delicious ham wedge, this tasty little bite is served with pepper jelly, arugula, and aioli. There is a beautiful selection of house cured olives, homemade apple butter, Porketta, which is a delicious, Coppin’s-made super fine ham, three creamy locally sourced cheeses including a delectable Kenton County Colby, a beautiful, nutty Beamster from Louisville, and of course Coppin’s own twist on Southern Pate, or as we on the Yankee side of the river call it, Pimentadew Cheese. This is not your mama’s reunion cheese as this lovely creamy spread has blistered pimento, aged cheddar, and a splash of Dukes for a grown-up twist. All this and more is served with a Sixteen Bricks varietal bread with whipped sorghum and Maldon sea salt.

Strip Steak with Roasted Root Vegetables and Chimichurri

Liquid Knowledge: Old Forester Bourbon, Ginger, Allspice, Lavendar, Clove, CO2, Jamaican #1 Bitters

Run for the Roses: Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon, Lemon Demerara, Creme De Flora, Birch

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And speaking of grown-up twists, what would an ultrahip Kentucky restaurant be without an equally trippy drink selection? As one could expect, Coppin’s barkeeps are masters in the medium of bourbon, with aptly named drinks such as Run for the Roses, a delectable floral infused send up to the dreary old Manhattan; a fabulous Coppin’s Old-fashioned made with two of the Bluegrass state’s finest bourbons, Old Forester and Woodford Reserve, and an exuberant concoction called Liquid Knowledge. This is an especially fun and delightfully earthy libation with Old Forester, ginger, allspice, lavender, clove, CO2, and Jamaican #1 bitters. While a delicious combination in its own right, and as a tribute to its local Cincinnati roots, this drink is served on the rocks in a lovely Rookwood Pottery fired mug, made specifically for Coppin’s and Liquid Knowledge.

If bourbon is not your elixir of choice, a selection of equally intriguing beverages might pique your interest including the Hemmingway Daiquiri, Bluegrass Tonic, Tropical Void, Captain Truman, and Showboat. Each certainly is intriguing enough to ensure multiple visits. It is also interesting to note that Coppin’s well drinks are made with spirits from locally sourced distillers, just another example of how entrenched this group is in the Northern Kentucky community.

In addition to this list of charming craft cocktails, Coppin’s offers an extensive list of beers, many with local origins including Horsepower, which is brewed directly across the street from Coppin’s at Braxton. Coppin’s also has a finely curated wine list, available on draft by the taste, by the glass and by the bottle.

As with most locally curated and sourced menus, Coppin’s changes regularly, sometimes daily to ensure the freshest fare is available to its discerning clientele. Dinner offerings run the gamut, but each is extraordinary in presentation, texture and palate. Chef Haren has an uncanny knack of paring these important facets to ensure each dish packs a culinary delight.

A fabulous example would be the Mussels, which are steeped in Braxton Storm, a locally source cream ale, and served with Napoleon Ridge farms chorizo and sausage, all in a lovely tomato puree. It is much more a bouillabaisse, its rich and hearty sauce paired perfectly with the tender briny mussels.

Chef Haren has also elevated the lowly pork belly, turning this simple country dish into an outrageous combination of sweet and savory. The pork is crispy on the outside, and tender and meaty throughout. Especially delicious is the hominy (another humble throwback that is perfectly married to the pork) and lima bean stew the pork rests on. Altogether, this is an inspired dish. slmag.net

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While we were excited to sample the farro crusted-walleye, sadly the walleye was AWOL. It is the mark of a great restaurant when they admit that they and their source was not pleased with the product quality and will not accept anything but the best for their patrons. Not to worry as we were served a gloriously prepared red drum, which is much like Mahi Mahi. It was truly superb, also farro crusted with a mélange of fall squash, braised lentils in a wonderful brown butter. As cauliflower is the new brussels sprouts, we were tempted into sampling the charred cauliflower, a flashfried dish which is both sweet and salty, served with nuoc mam, a Korean fish sauce. This dish would certain pair well with all of Coppin’s offerings, or even serve as a great vegetarian entrée.

Other entrees include Black Hawk Farms Beef Chili with adobo and aged cheddar; butternut squash bisque; market greens salad with radish and haricot vert and a Bibb salad, which sounds super tasty with Applewood bacon, summer tomatoes, and bleu cheese.

Heartier dishes include the Coppin’s burger, another product of Black Hawk Farms, which we were informed is born, raised and harvested in Kentucky and serves as the only source of Black Angus beef in the state. There is also a fregola pasta, a vegetarian dish with Kenny’s Farm House Norwood parmesan, wilted arugula, pine nuts and sultanas; roasted chicken with

tarragon gnocchi and oyster mushrooms; braised short ribs with smoked gouda grits, winter veggies, and horseradish (next time!), and a strip steak with charred veggie, marble potatoes and chimichurri.

The evening’s finale was a delectable pecan tart, served beside a vanilla bean mascarpone log. This perfectly sized tart is wrapped in a delicate flaky homemade crust, served warm, it’s filling a soft and sweet caramel brown. The accompanying creamy-tangy mascarpone log is a flavorful coupling and mellows the nutty sweetness impeccably.

There is a wonderful regional flair woven into the fabric of the Coppin’s dining experience to be appreciated: lovely linen napkins stamped with the iconic Roebling Suspension Bridge, the little clip holding the check is also a mini bridge, and a wall of artfully presented bourbon barrels in the lounge. Around the barrels is an outline of a map if the United States, with a lovely sentiment to carry away until the next visit to Coppin’s: “If these United States are to be considered a body, then Ohio would be its heart and Kentucky would be its soul.” sl Coppin’s is in the Hotel Covington, 683 Madison Avenue, Covington, Ky. Breakfast is served daily 6:30 to 11:00 a.m.; brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Dinner 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations can be made by calling 859 905 6800, or visit www.hotelcovington.com/dining/coppins.

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MELISSA NEWMAN Written by Lisa Stephenson Powell

Executive Director Melissa Newman Photo by Catie Viox

Quotidian events around the globe can be mundane, enjoyable and life changing. A heart beats one hundred thousand times; eighteen million people celebrate a mutual birthday; the average person walks eight thousand steps; between forty and eighty strands of hair are lost; one hundred and sixty thousand new cars are produced.

And in the US more than forty thousand people are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) each year.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has been diligent in their effort to help patients cope with the autoimmune disease while raising money to find a cure for T1D. The organization began as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, then evolved to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to reflect the emphasis on Research, but since an equal number of children and adults are diagnosed regularly, the name change to the initials “JDRF” reflects the eighty percent of people over eighteen who are living with T1D. One hundred locations of JDRF around the country administer compassionate support to people with type 1 diabetes of all ages.

Melissa Newman, PhD, was appointed Executive Director of the Southwest Ohio chapter six years ago and, since then, has been a stalwart, innovative and enthusiastic advocate of its efforts. A selfdescribed Alpha personality, Ms. Newman has a cinematic smile and

a rapid speech pattern that expresses her devotion to JDRF and to its goal. A native of the area and one of three children, Ms. Newman grew up in Newport, Kentucky and attended the University of Kentucky, her dream school, before earning an MBA from Morehead State University and a MA in Higher Education and PhD in organizational leadership from the University of Louisville.

“I always knew that business management, with an emphasis on marketing, would be my professional trajectory,” she began, “and whether it was selling the most candy bars, or being involved with the business clubs in high school, it was the career I was meant to pursue.” Her first job was at the University of Kentucky, where she worked for eight years as associate director of their alumni association. “I organized the University’s alumni homecoming events, legacy events for children of alumni, and alumni weekend,” she explained, “which encouraged attendees to get involved, to be engaged and to donate. It also made me aware of the unique bond between successful events and fundraising.”

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Her first months at JDRF were laden with challenges and opposition. A major donor left Cincinnati, and the loss of a quarter of a million dollars ensued. The national office merged the Cincinnati and Dayton chapters, which resulted in political challenges. And the atmosphere at the chapter was not the most professional, nor was it the most pleasant. “When I interviewed for the position they were completely forthright about the provocations that I would face, including the organizational culture, which was very toxic. I had a difficult start and if anybody told me during my first year that I would still be here nearly six years later, I would not have believed them.”

Ms. Newman made difficult changes, coped with unpopularity as a result of some of these tough decisions, and spent the better part of three years righting the wrongs. The end result has been a turnaround at the chapter which, she said, is “humming along,” with volunteers and staff members understanding their roles and respecting their partnership. Ms. Newman teaches management at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Business, and her students learn from examples that are culled from her business knowledge.

Ms. Newman is protean and confident, and her two careers allow her to explore different mindsets and experiences, and to share them among students and direct reports. “I tell my employees yes, we are a nonprofit organization, but we have to operate with the sophistication and professionalism of a for-profit business, and I tell my students that being an effective manager is being brave enough to make hard decisions, and to stand by them. I’ve been on both sides of the spectrum.”

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at thirty five, is one of the oldest in the country, and ranks first for fundraising efforts based upon market buying power index. $3.45M was raised by the chapter overall last year, a new record for the second consecutive year. As a research foundation JDRF sponsors events and activities to raise money, engage the community and heighten the awareness of the disease. Eighty cents of every dollar is given to fulfill the JDRF mission. “It could be at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital or it could be in Israel,” Ms. Newman explained. “The money is funneled out to wherever the most promising research is happening, and we are very proud that we are lean, mean and financially efficient.”

This year the annual gala for JDRF Southwest Ohio, its signature event, will be held at the Duke Energy Convention Center on the thirteenth of May. It’s one of Ms. Newman’s favorite fundraisers, with memorable themes, a party atmosphere and an evening filled with entertainment. Last year the event featured a fairytale motif with a castle set-piece and paper roses (painstakingly handmade by volunteers) that cascaded twenty feet down the walls of the ballroom. “It was over the top,” Ms. Newman laughed, “but affordable over the top.”

There are many misconceptions about T1D and Type 2 Diabetes; the latter is a metabolic disease that can be a result of both genetics and lifestyle. “T1D,” Ms. Newman said, “does not play nice.” It is an autoimmune disease that is not influenced by a person’s diet or exercise habits. Cells produce insulin in the pancreas and, suddenly, for reasons that are unknown, the immune system begins to attack the insulin-producing cells, causing the body to fight against itself. It can happen at any time, to anyone, and is a complex and mysterious disease that affects approximately five percent of the diabetes population.

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John Cranley, Al Vontz & Melissa Newman

Before insulin was discovered in the 1920s the diagnosis of diabetes was a death sentence. But with the advent of the insulin pump, continuous glucose monitoring and the artificial pancreas, which will be available this year, patients with diabetes live longer and healthier lives, while coping with its challenges. “A person with T1D can do everything exactly the same from one day to the next, but their blood sugar can differ vastly. People become frustrated because so many things can alter it – exercise, puberty, pregnancy, diet, adrenaline, stress. Historically T1D required insulin injections throughout the day, so the pump, while an imperfect solution, has been an improvement. But a little over a decade ago, thanks to JDRF, the Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) was introduced, which takes readings every five minutes, so blood sugar only externally needs to be checked two to three times a day to calibrate the monitor.”

After the CGM is inserted, usually in the leg or the abdomen, it relays the level of blood sugar to the pump, a smart phone or other wireless device. Recently, the FDA approved an artificial pancreas technology, made possible through JDRF’s vision and research strategy. Once the artificial pancreas technology becomes widely accessible it will move the handling of diabetes to the next level of efficiency by having the two devices “talk” to each other. The CGM will monitor the blood sugar trends constantly, prompting the pump to release the appropriate level of insulin 92 slmag.net

Because of technical advancements and assiduous, ongoing research, more progress has been made in the last eighteen months than had been done during Ms. Newman’s first years with the organization. The next wave of hope hinges on beta cell encapsulation, which is currently in clinical trials. A mesh device will be placed beneath the skin to protect the beta cells from the immune system, allowing a person with T1D to live without a pump and insulin for up to two years. “It’s basically a functional cure, and it’s one of the most exciting research areas right now.”

Many celebrity ambassadors have spoken openly about their diabetes, including Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Nick Jonas, Bret Michaels, the recently departed Mary Tyler Moore and, locally, Reds outfielder Adam Duvall. “He was diagnosed as an adult,” Ms. Newman said. “Children with T1D get very excited when he plays because they can see the pump in his back pocket, which proves they can enjoy normal childhood activities and not let diabetes stand in their way.”

Mr. Duvall, in fact, participated in the Type One Nation Ohio Summit, a sold out event hosted by the chapter last fall.

As part of their education program JDRF holds the conference at the Sharonville Convention Center, where hundreds of guests from Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky and surrounding states converge for the day. It’s free to members of our community, is the largest T1D focused Summit in

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the country and provides research updates from an assembly of panel discussions, doctors, speakers and endocrinologists.

The day mixes inspiration with learning, and emboldens participants to improve the quality of their lives.

Every year JDRF has been named on the Cincinnati Business Courier’s Book of Lists as being one of the top performing nonprofit fundraisers across all three signature events: walk, ride and gala. The Kings Island One Walk, with some four thousand participants, is held in June and, in Dayton, a walk is held in October. Recently their Bourbon and Bow Tie Bash, which sold out three months in advance, prompted one attendee to tell Ms. Newman, “Your team really knows how to throw a party.”

The warmth exhibited by Ms. Newman illustrates how the organization stands beside, walks for and rides with people who have T1D. When a child is diagnosed they receive A Bag of Hope, which contains books, research information and Rufus, a teddy bear, who has type 1 diabetes. The stuffed animal has patches on his body marking the locations where insulin can be injected. “It helps normalize the situation, and Rufus has been a favorite companion for twenty years,” Ms. Newman said with a gentle smile. “Parents send photos of him taken with their child, and sometimes they ask for a replacement because the youngster has held him so much, and has loved him so dearly, he became tattered from constant wear.”

Ms. Newman appreciates the diversity of her jobs – speaking to corporate sponsors one morning and cleaning up after an event the next; wearing an evening gown at the gala and teaching by using real-life, and real business, examples. She is also proud of the advancements that JDRF has made under her tutelage. Members of her staff, which number seven, and an army of volunteers are a united family. “We are mutually accountable, we want each other to succeed and every event that we do has everybody’s hand involved. Our accomplishments have been achieved with a professional attitude while, at the same time, having fun.”

Ms. Newman is working on the development of a new peer to peer fundraising concept, which she plans to rollout this fall.

She has two young daughters who are, she said, “my world,” and although Ms. Newman is thriving at JDRF she cautioned that working at a nonprofit is not for the faint of heart. “It takes tenacity, a lot of hours and thick skin which, in my case, has turned into a suit of armor. When I face tough days, and problems seem insurmountable, it only takes a volunteer who is impacted by T1D to say, ‘Thanks for what you are doing,’ because it reminds me why we are here and motivates us to continue. I am committed to this job and to our cause. No matter what is thrown at me, or brought to me, I am here for the right reasons, and will be until a cure is found.” sl slmag.net

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EAT PERSONAL TRAINING Assuring the Best Performance Possible Training is hard, anyone who has ever hit the gym knows that. While the vast majority of big box gyms are designed for the few highly self-motivated, results can be spotty even for the most dedicated. The next best approach to ensuring maximum fitness and strength is to engage the talented, experienced and professional trainers at BEAT Personal Training in Oakley.

The tremendously dedicated trainers found at BEAT are both serious and professional, and their history proves their commitment to ensuring their clients get the best in performance training, strength and conditioning, and most importantly, laser focus on the client’s goals and objectives.

“All of our trainers, have four-year degrees, and a vast knowledge on physical training, strength and fitness”, says Matt Wiedemer, owner and one of the trainers, who by all appearances adheres to his own strict regimen. In past careers, he explained, he worked for both the Cleveland Browns and the University of Pittsburgh as a strength and conditioning coach. The other trainers on staff include Clifton Lane, Jason Harbin, and Tracy Adams, each with a storied career in fitness and athletic performance training and coaching at professional, college and high school levels.

Wiedemer considers BEAT to be the first boutique fitness center in Cincinnati, and perhaps even the model for a plethora of such gyms which have sprouted since he began in 2003. “Our original studio was on Red Bank Road, and was 500 square feet. Our new location (located at 4402 Appleton Street in Oakley) is now 5,000 square feet, replete with perfectly maintained, custom built equipment.”

While it would be enough to say that Matt and crew were skilled fitness professionals, it is important to note that BEAT was borne out of a need for training and conditioning post injury. “I came from Cleveland to Cincinnati at the urging of a friend who is a chiropractor, who assured me that there was a need to help recalibrate athletes after injury and dysfunction. We take pain and injury very seriously here,” he says. In addition to post injury performance enhancement, BEAT has carved a niche in Acceleration Training. An independent study by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, which tested the methods at BEAT, concluded that their training methodology can increase speed by 15% in 6 weeks while decreasing the risk of ACL tears by 20%.

BEAT is also unique in its approach to the wide variety of clients it serves. Its professionals conduct comprehensive evaluations of strengths and weaknesses, then, post assessment, can tailor a program to effectively meet individual goals. Of course, this dedicated group helps also to maintain and build on goals, to ensure that optimum fitness continues. “Our trainers are experts in physical preparation. We work with a variety of people to ensure everyone meets their individual goals. Within our mix of 200 clients, we currently have in training two professional soccer players, 12 women looking to enhance their fitness, 12 CEOs as well as an abundance of high school and college athletes utilizing the speed and acceleration program,� he concluded.

It is apparent that the trainers and the patrons at BEAT train hard and work in tandem to ensure that each individual’s goals are met and exceeded. These goals are performance related, and as Matt points out, performance is related to esthetics. The better the performance, the stronger you become, the better you feel and the better you will look. At BEAT, the philosophy is through performance training and by working with their seasoned and dedicated trainers, you can achieve the most advanced, results-oriented training in Cincinnati.

BEAT Personal Training is located at 4402 Appleton Street, Cincinnati, Ohio/ 513-621-BEAT (2328)/ beatpt11@gmail.com/ www.beatspeedkillz.com.

Training is by appointment only between the hours of 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Rodney McMullen (Kroger) was this year’s honorary chair. Also honored was the Greater Cincinnati Retail Baker’s Association for their contributions.

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On November 5, over 150 local foodies attended Talbert House’s annual culinary fundraiser, Step Up to the Plate, held at The Phoenix in Downtown Cincinnati. The event raised over $80,000 to support Camp Possible, a therapeutic-based summer program for children ages 6-12 who struggle with behavioral health issues. Guests enjoyed samples of fine cuisines from local restaurants, music, and socializing. Step Up to the Plate was co-chaired by Peter Hiltz of Hyde Park and Kim Kline of Mt. Lookout. Event sponsors included Fifth Third Bank, Harold C. Schott Foundation, Mercy Health, Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, Mrs. Robert D. Stern, The Williams Foundation, and many others.

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OPEN YOUR HEART FOR STEPPING STONES

The 9th annual Open Your Heart, presented by SPA, Inc., was truly an affair to remember! On February 7th, 2017, 260 guests gathered at Eddie Merlot’s restaurant for a Valentine-inspired evening. The night began with a joyous cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a seated three-course dinner. Through the evening, guests won fantastic raffle prizes, sponsored camperships for individuals to attend summer camps and purchased colorful glass coasters – handcrafted by participants of our Adult Day program and fused in a kiln at Queen City Clay.

Open Your Heart was a celebration of Stepping Stones’ mission and netted a record $100,000 to support yearround programs for children and adults.

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1) David & Gail Cotall 2) Angelia Hutchison, Mary & Micheal McGraw, & Patti Zesch 3) John Mongelluzzo with Louise & Jeremy Vaughan 4) Cas Brockman wtih Ali & Bo Hubbard 5) John & Sue Gordon with Michelle & Alan McCoy 6) John Ryan, Dick Reis, Sam Scoggins & Christine Meyer 7) John McIowraith with Peter Borchers 8) Chris Adams, Sam Allen Cas Brockman 9) Steve Holter with Andy & Pam Kaiser 10) George & Jeane Elliott with Marianne & Ted Mille 11) Michael & Jackie Fisher with Scott & Jennifer Coughlin

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GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION LUNCHEON

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Annual Luncheon hosted its fundraising luncheon in which proceeds went towards the support of the GCF’s Community Fund, which makes grants available to nonprofits. Joe and Louise Head were presented with the Jacob E. David Volunteer Award, and David W. Ellis III received the Bridge Builder Award for his support of GCF.

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1) Kelly Collison, Mary Pitcairn, & Terry Smith 2) Laura Mence, Barbara Sferra, & Leslle Mooney 3) Lauren Jones, Desir’e Bennett, Barb Linder, & Ahmyah Smith 4) Andrea Costa Laden, Suzanne Rohlfs, Amy Cheney, & Susan Poter 5) Louise & Joe Head 6) Ruth Butcher, Melissa Krabbe, & Dan Armbruster 7) Larry Zalants, Christian Wing, & Nick Brown 8) Brian Frank, Sue Wicke, & Robert Killins 9) Amelia Lewis, Telly McGaha, Dan Virzi, & Sue Ellen Stuebing 10) Greg Landsman with Dianne Rosenberg

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The eighth annual Touchdown for HOPE Super Bowl Sunday event took place Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Great American Ballpark Champions Club. 265 guests enjoyed the Super Bowl party of the year, watching the game on big screen televisions, in plush seating with signature Cincinnati and tailgate treats. More than $160,000 was raised to help subsidize the cost of assessment and treatment for those suffering from prescription opioid/herion addiction at the Lindner Center of HOPE’s HOPE Center North location. Anthony and Dede Muňoz were onsite as Honorary Hosts as well as Touchdown Team Captains Sam Bortz and Mike Glen and their group of offensive coordinators.

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1) Marjorie & Albert Hulgrave with Frances & Craig Lindner 2) Lauri Robertson, Dede & Anthony Munoz, & Ashley Robertson 3) Mike Glen with Jim Pandzik 4) Kat Geisen with Ty Lindholz 5) Bill & Kim Lucken, Charles Brady PHD, Joan Brady, Michelle Simon, & Bill Slack 6) Brent & Adrienne Williams with Angie & Percy Brown 7) Grig Gustafson, Susan McLlroy MD, Paul Keck MD, & Blake Gustafson 8) Gery Connor with John Mallery 9) Eddie Luckey, Jonathan Garrett, & Carl Satterwhite 10) Scott Robertson with Tad Lawrence

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GOOD SAMARITANS’ GALA: UNDER THE BIG TOP

The Good Samaritans’ 33rd Annual Gala, “Under the Big Top,” was held on February 11, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. The black tie event began with cocktail followed by dinner, dancing, and entertainment. Co-Chairs were Donna Lambers, MD and Kristin Coppage, MD, and Physician Champion was Dave Dhanraj, MD. This year’s beneficiary was the Good Samaritan Hospital Faculty Medical Center for Pregnancy and Women’s Health, along with annual support of the Good Samaritan Free Health Center and the Medical Education Research Fund.

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1) Dr. Bethe, Keri Luken, with Nina & Dr. Sabino Baluyot 2) Annie & Eric Recker 3) Brian & Nancy Carley with Lois & Paul Reis 4) Catrina Crisp with Eric Harmon 5) Maggie & David Robertshaw 6) Ken & Beth Ryan 7) Therese Esswein & Dr. Stephen Cleves 8) Kay & Jack Geiger 9) Bethe & Marc Orlando

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION’S HOLIDAY MIX

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted its first Holiday Mix. Guests were treated to an exclusive bourbon tasting hosted by local mixologist Molly Wellman. Heavy appetizers, music, and specialty cocktails were enjoyed by all while raising funds for the local Foundation’s yearly efforts.

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1) Lauryn & Chris Tubesing with Allison & Andrew Rose 2) Marsha Jones, Jenny Bleach, & Michelle Hartman 3) Karen & Jeff Ronningem, Xenia Sanderlin, & Tom Gina 4) Greg Bashan, Morgan Ebner, Doug Howard, & Sue Cruse 5) Christy & Barry Flischel 6) Charlie & Katie Face with Wes & Caitlin Needham 7) Laura Morgan with Stephanie & JT Rex 8) Bridget Shaw with Devin Kelly 9) Hannah Wallach with Jordan Finley

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EASTERSEALS’ BRIGHTER FUTURES CELEBRATION

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On November 9th, guests celebrated and recognized the success of Easterseals’ programs first hand with awards presented to The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens for outstanding community partner, Nikki Vandergriff for the independence award, Eric and Kelli Fitzgerald for the upward mobility award, and Jerry Elliott, Jr. for the spirit of Easterseals award. The event also raised over $85,000 which will be used for vital programs to assist the employment of people with disabilities, people facing disadvantages, and veterans.

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1) Candy Riley, Nyeme Ivey, with Jane & Jim Neyer 2) Zac Wyinski, Kara Dadosky, with Rachel & Matt Cruse 3) Jodie & Piyush Zaveri 4) Kara Dadosky with Zac Wyinski 5) Eric Fitzgerald & Gerri Stumpf 6) Jerry Elliott Jr, Jerry Elliott Sr, Beth Elliott, & Ashley Spain 7) Debbie Brant, Neil Tilow, & Tom Bentley 8) Mary Carol & Phil Schneider 9) David Jennie, Pam Green, & Thane Maynard 10) Kurt Tennant with Angela Havens

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BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE HEARTS FOR HOPE GALA

February 4th saw the BHGH Cincinnati’s Hearts for Hope Gala, set off on another record-breaking year. Dr. & Mrs. Robert Heidt were honored for their long-standing support of the BHGH mission, with over 600 guests attending to help honor them and the BHGH mission. Topping 2016’s (recordbreaking) event by more than $100,000 in net profit, this year’s event was the highest gross and net profit to date. Guests attending got to meet and mingle with multiple scholars from the program, including hearing their personal story’s told on stage.

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1) Jim Petricone, Julia & Rob Heidt, with Kit Petricone 2) Rob Jung, Kate Durchhole, Allie Cryder, & Steve Jung 3) Grant & Missy Cowan 4) Jeffery Baer with Kim & Brandy Skinner 5) Jeffery Smith with Sarah Bowden-Smith 6) Kyle & Robin Buchhalter with Stephanie & Nick Whalen 7) Aimee & Dave Jacob 8) Tiffany & Eric Nabozny 9) Mindy & Don Willen

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