Loveland Magazine

LOVELAND, OHIO - Controversy Surrounds Zoning Committee

LOVELAND, OHIO - Controversy is surrounding appointments to a critical City of Loveland Committee. Council member Paul Elliott raised questions at the June 22 City Council meeting about the appointment of nonresidents to a committee that will make recommendations on changing the Zoning Code.

The Committee make up was announced recently by a City issued press release which named the committee members, Elliott raised concerns that two of the committee members did not live within the city limits. Although Elliott did not mention names, it is the appointment of John Hill and Georgia Porter who both live in Miami Township, who many in Loveland are finding especially troubling .

The other committee members are, Loveland residents Judy Leever, Al Kressler, Joe Ciramitaro, Norman Neal, Councilmember Rob Weisgerber, and Carolyn Zahner.

Zahner, while a member of the City Tree and Environment Committee, had been an advocate of commercial development in neighborhoods.

Another appointment to the committee was Loveland resident David Camele who recently resigned.

Much of the consternation however, stems from individuals appointed to this committee who were involved in efforts to change the zoning code that would have allowed commercial development within existing residential neighborhoods and their support of efforts by City Hall to block Loveland residents right to vote on the matter. (continued)

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LOVELAND, OHIO - AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE

LOVELAND, OHIO - El Picante Authentic Mexican Cuisine has open at 903 Loveland Madeira Road. The restaurant is in front of LaRosa's near the Kroger store.

Beverages, desserts, a lunch menu, appetizers, a la carte, combo dinners, veggie combos, and house specialties are all available.

Open seven days a week and locally owned.

Photo above, left to right is the manager, Alma Amaro, Pako Malaga, and Araceli Ayala.

LOVELAND, OHIO - JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

Elaine and the Biscaynes, a five-piece Rock band that plays mostly cover tunes will perform in Nisbet Park on July Fourth.

LOVELAND, OHIO - VETERAN'S MEMORIAL

IRAQ - Sargent Blake Poe

IRAQ - Sargent Blake Poe, a 2000 graduate of Loveland High School, has been assigned to the 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One) and will be stationed north of Bagdad. This is Poe's second tour in the Persian Gulf, the first one in Kuwait. He ia a student at Cincinnati State and has been deployed twice while a student.

Loveland Magazine invited Poe to correspond with readers.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004
I'm am in Kuwait, at Camp Doha, things are great here. when we landed this evening it was only 97 degrees, not too bad. but wanted to let you all know that i made it here safe and sound, talk to you all later.
Blake

Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Thanks for the email, we leave for Iraq early tomorrow morning. I'll try to keep you informed but who knows how busy we will all be and what time we will have to use email. Thank you again for the email. Talk to you sooner than later.
Blake

Fri, 25 Jun 2004
I'll try to make sure that i send you some info on what good is actually going on here. I do know that the battalion that i am catching up to has already built two schools and a church, but we want see that on the nightly news. But things are okay so far, still trying to get to our base, we are in Iraq now but just waiting on a ride. Talk to you later on.
Blake

Sgt. Blake Poe
HSC 216th Engineer Battalion
FOB SPEICHER
APO AE 09392

blake.poe@us.army.mil

Mon, 28 Jun 2004

Me outside my house here in Iraq.
Blake

LOVELAND, OHIO - THE JUGGLING CROW

LOVELAND, OHIO - David Crowe lives in Over the Rhine in Cincinnati and just returned from Chicago, but didn’t want to return home just yet, so he was in Loveland for the day enjoying the trail and river.

“The Crow” as people call him, is performing what he says is the oldest form of juggling - “Contact Juggling.” The balls he rolls over his body, keep in constant contact with his skin.

David said, "It is a hobby, or passion for me.” He often performs at Newport on the Levy in Kentucky.

The juggling was as much dance as anything as the balls rolled across his arms, fingers and neck while David performed a ballet under the pull of gravity beneath the silver balls.

LOVELAND, OHIO, - COMMUNITY PRAYS FOR MAT MAUPIN'S SAFETY

WASHINGTON D. C. - DOD CAUSALITY REPORT

The Department of Defense announced today the death of these soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Ceniceros, 23, of Santa Ana, Calif., died June 26 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Regimental Combat Team 1 Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt, 38, of Hammond, Ill., died June 27 in Baghdad, Iraq, after two 122mm rockets were fired into his forward operating base. Utt was assigned to Battery B, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Jeremy M. Heines, 25, of New Orleans, La., died June 26 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under attack by rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. Heines was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.

LOVELAND, OHIO - The Rev. Dr. Richard L. Gray in Loveland

LOVELAND, OHIO - The Rev. Dr. Richard L. Gray spoke to the congregation of Epiphany United Methodist Church on Sunday June 27. Gray holds degrees in Criminal Justice, Master of Divinity, Master of Theology in Missiology, and a Ph D. in Intercultural Studies. He served as an Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries and head of the Urban Ministry program at Taylor University in Fort Wayne Indiana. He now works as a Associate Professor of Christian Leadership and Urban Ministries at the Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky.

Gray said he has developed a deep interest in black religious studies and leadership development as it pertains to leaders of color. He specializes in black history, urban ministry, youth ministry, leadership development, evangelism and discipleship. At Epiphany he spoke about the importance of mentors in his youth and encouraged the congregation to be evangelists to individuals.

Photo left: Rev. Kim Seiberling (Student Pastor at Epipohany) Dr. Richard Gray, Dr. Doug Damron (Senior Pastor at Epiphany)

Photo below, These youth head to Chicago for mission work. Rev. Lisa Kerwin (left front row) is an Associate Pastor at Epiphany and Youth Director.

Loveland, Ohio AIR HAS GOTTEN DIRTIER

LOVELAND, OHIO -- In its latest report on the nation's air pollution the US Environmental Protection agency reported this week that air pollution in Loveland is getting worse.

Ohio leads the nation in toxic air releases.

Air emissions for Hamilton County increased from 7,072,535 lbs. in 2001 to 7,830,499 lbs. in 2002. (+ 757,964 lbs.)

Air emissions for Clermont County increased from 5,917,083 lbs. in 2001 to 6,593,177 lbs. in 2002. (+ 676,094 lbs.)

Air emissions for Warren County DECREASED from 79,724 lbs. in 2001 to 62,562 lbs. in 2002. (- 17,162 lbs.)

In the EPA’s annual Toxic Release Inventory report (data from 2002), overall the air in Ohio got ten-percent dirtier from the year before. The report is a tabulation of toxic releases from Ohio's businesses. The total for the state was 133.9 million pounds of toxic chemicals into the air in 2002

"The worst air in the nation is getting worse" is how the Columbus Dispatch described the situation in Ohio. Air pollution was up five-percent nationwide.

Chart is from the web site of Ohio Citizen: http://www.ohiocitizen.org

LOVELAND, OHIO - FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE IN NISBET PARK

LOVELAND, OHIO - BA6IX (Basics) played 60's and 70's rock and roll in Nisbet Park on Friday night.

LOVELAND, OHIO - PRODUCE STAND OPENS

LOVELAND, OHIO - Fresh produce can be bought from Kelly, on Karl Brown Way near the underpass in Historic Downtown Loveland.

(Going east on West Loveland Avenue, cross over the Col. Paxton Bridge into Historic Downtown, turn right onto Karl Brown Way and go one block. If you've gone under the railroad - you've gone fifty feet too far.)

LOVELAND, OHIO - Brothers First performs in Nisbet Park Sunday night

LOVELAND, OHIO - Brothers First is looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday, June 27th, at the City of Loveland's Music Concert Series at Nisbet Park Amphitheater.

The band will be performing from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

The band has a very special guest sitting in on drums with them for this show. Brian Baverman is a Nashville session player and a former member of national recording artists, the Frazier River Band.

Nisbet Park is located at the 100 block of West Loveland Avenue along the scenic Little Miami bike trail and the Little Miami River. Enter the park from Karl Brown Way or Railroad Avenue. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic if you want - this event is for the whole family.

Brothers First is a "Cincinnati Entertainment Award Winner" for Best Country Album and are three-time Cammy Award Nominees for, Best Country Band, Best Vocal Group, and CD of the Year - for their CD "IT’S ABOUT TIME."

LOVELAND, OHIO - BUTTERFLY PHOTO CONTEST

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LOVELAND, OHIO - KEALHOFER'S RUN CREEK

LOVELAND, OHIO - Kealfofer’s Run Creek runs through Symmes Park on Lebanon Road (at the foot of the sled ride hill), meanders through the Simpson Farm in Phillips Park, goes under the “lighted bridge” on Wall Street, and along the south side of Kiwanis Park, before entering the State and National Scenic - Little Miami River.

© DAVID MILLER 2004

LOVELAND, OHIO - MAN RUNS INTO UTILITY POLE WITH HIS BODY

LOVELAND, OHIO - This unidentified man was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon by the Loveland/Symmes Fire Department after suffering injuries from jumping from a pickup truck and running into a utility pole. The man was going to retrieve a hat that blew off of his head as the truck headed down Wall Street.

He suffered scrapes, bruises and possible internal injuries. The pole was not injured and not cited.

According to a witness, the man just didn’t see the utility pole and jumped from the truck while it was still moving. The hat was recovered by a witness and turned over to the police at the scene.

The witness also said the driver of the truck did not have a driver’s license and left the scene, driving away.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Annual St. Columban Festival this weekend

LOVELAND, OHIO - The annual St. Columban Festival is June 25, 26 & 27. New rides, games, food booths and special Family Time Hours on Sunday from 3 to 5 PM.

Fri., June 25 5-11pm
"The Modulators" 7-10 PM

Sat., June 26 6-11 PM
"Blue Stone Ivory" 7-10 PM
Rozzi's Famous Fireworks

Sun., June 27 3-9:30 PM
Family Day

Friday - Fish Fry
Sat & Sun - Steak and Chicken Dinners

894 Oakland Road (State Route 48)
Loveland, OH 45140
Phone: 513.683-0105

Loveland, Ohio Concert in Nisbet Park

LOVELAND, OHIO - Partygoers and one of the "troublemaker" percussionists with Bam Powell and The Troublemakers at the concert in Nisbet Park on Sunday.

Photo composit David Miller 2004

WARREN COUNTY, OHIO - 2004 U.S. Archery Olympic Team Announced

WARREN COUNTY, OHIO - The 2004 U.S. Archery Olympic Team is now determined after the final day of competition at the Olympic Team Trials. Three men and three women will represent the U.S. this August at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

On the women’s side, top ranked Jennifer Nichols (Cheyenne, Wyo.), who dominated the entire tournament finished way ahead in first place with a score of 4510. Nichols will compete on her first Olympic Team in Athens along with Stephanie White Arnold (Portland, Ind.) who finished in second with 4251 and 50-year-old two-time Olympian Janet Dykman (El Monte, Calif.) who took third with a score of 4227.

“My dad knew I would make the Olympic Team, but I never believed it,” said 26-year-old White-Arnold, who is coached by her father, Rick White. “It’s hard to even put into words the utter joy and excitement I am feeling right now.”

For the men, 2000 Olympic Individual Silver and Team Bronze Medalist Vic Wunderle (Mason City, Ill.) finished the tournament in first place with a final score of 4610 to qualify for his second consecutive Olympic Team. At 48-years-old, three-time Olympian Butch Johnson (Woodstock, Conn.) will compete on his fourth consecutive Olympic Team after finishing in second place with a score of 4567. The big surprise of the tournament is that of newcomer John Magera (Carterville, Ill.). Magera will compete on his first ever Olympic Team after finishing in third place with a score of 4472.

“My only goal was to get into the top 16 and if I did that, I would’ve been completely happy going home,” said Magera. “In the back of my mind, I thought I might be able to make the top eight, but never expected this. I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet that I am actually on the Olympic Team.”

The 2004 Olympic Games will be held in Athens, Greece August 13-29, with archery competition taking place August 15-21 at the Panathinaiko Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held.

All photos © David Miller 2004

LOVELAND, OHIO GAS PRICES FRIDAY MORNING

LOVELAND, OHIO GAS PRICES FRIDAY MORNING

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Mason, Ohio - Olympic Archery Trials

MASON, Ohio – After fifteen, 12-arrow matches, eight more men and eight more women were eliminated today following the second day of Round Robin competition at the Archery Olympic Team Trials. The field is now cut to eight men and eight women for the finals on Friday and Saturday.

Finishing on top for the second day in a row for the men was 2000 Olympic silver and bronze medalist Vic Wunderle (Mason City, Ill.) with a score of 3022, while number one ranked and three-time Olympian Butch Johnson (Woodstock, Conn.) is in second place with a score of 3001.

On the women’s side, top-ranked Jennifer Nichols (Cheyenne, Wyo.) is in the lead once again, this time by almost 200 points, with a score of 2859. Two-time Olympian Janet Dykman (El Monte, Calif.) is in second with 2800.

"I came in expecting to do well," said Dykman. "I always expect to shoot my best and staying positive helps me be successful. I want to stay in the same mode for the rest of the tournament, come out shooting strong and work on be consistent."

Competition Friday and Saturday will consist of seven Round Robin matches each day, with the conclusion of the tournament on Saturday. Points will be tabulated and the top three of the remaining eight men and women will make up the 2004 Olympic Team. One male alternate and one female alternate will also be selected.

The trials are free and open to the public at Mason's Heritage Oak Park, off U.S. 42, north of downtown Mason (about 15 minutes from Loveland.).

Loveland, Ohio - Troublemaker Coming to Nisbet Park

LOVELAND, OHIO - Bam Powell & The Troublemakers (R&B, funk & groove) play in Nisbet Park this Sunday, June 20 at 6 P.M.

Rick "BAM" Powell from Loveland, Ohio has been an integral part of the Cincinnati music scene since the mid-seventies. His brothers, Jeff and Greg (also members of the Troublemakers), hail from Lebanon, Ohio and have been makin’ music since the 70’s around the area.

Powell has played drums with, sang with and written music with and for a whole slew of locally popular bands, including The Raisins, Stagger Lee, The Bluebirds, The Goshorn Brothers and Bucket.

Powell is the "mastermind" behind Bam & The Troublemakers - he’s lookin’ to stir up some trouble. The musical kind.

LOVELAND, OHIO - WINE TASTING & ART SHOW

LOVELAND, OHIO - A Wine Tasting & Art Show will be held at the Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum on Friday July 16 at 7 P.M.

"Save Friday, July 16th at 7:00 PM, for a gala evening of wine tasting, viewing original painting and all around fun," said Janis Fogle.

The fund raising event will feature wine, provided by Loveland Uncorked Wine Shop, hors’ devours and a casual showing of paintings by artists from the Cincinnati Art Academy.

Fourteen painters from the Art Academy class called "Indoorscapes" have been painting views in and around the museum campus.  These artisits, some from the greater Loveland area and have been painting all winter to enhance their skills and are ready to display their work.

Cost of the event is $25 per person; $40 per couple.  If you would want to attend without the wine tasting, the fee is $15.  Reservations are a must - 513-683-5692.

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum

201 Riverside Dr.,Loveland, OH 45140 (Turn north off West Loveland Avenue - on the bank of the National Scenic, Little Miami River.)

LOVELAND, OHIO - BUTTERFLY PHOTO CONTEST - WIN DINNER AT PAXTON'S

LOVELAND, OHIO - BUTTERFLY PHOTO CONTEST - WIN DINNER AT PAXTON'S

The Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park has opened its annual Butterfly Show running through June 20.

Local photographers can enter their butterfly photos in the Loveland Magazine/Paxton's Grill - BUTTERFLY PHOTO CONTEST.

You will be eligible to win a dinner for two at Paxton's Grill in Downtown Loveland. The first place winner will also be featured on the cover of Loveland Magazine and be displayed at the restaurant.

Rules:

– Deadline for submitting photos is July 1, 2004.

– Photos can be taken anywhere in the Greater Loveland/Cincinnati area including the Krohn Conservatory.

– Photos submitted will be judged solely by Loveland Magazine.

– Winners must agree to submit a framed photo at least (8" X 10") to be displayed at Paxton's for two months. Second and third place winners will be also be featured in Loveland Magazine. David Miller of David Miller Photography and Digital Imaging will provide technical assistance with printing your image.

– Winners must attest that the photo was taken between May 15 and June 20 in the Greater Loveland/Cincinnati area.

– Photos can be submitted either via E-mail to Loveland Magazine at: lovelandmagazine@cinci.rr.com or by mail to Loveland Magazine, 251 Wall Street, Loveland, Ohio 45140. Prints sent via snail mail must be accompanied by a SASE with sufficient postage if you want them returned. Prints submitted for judging can be from 4" X 6" - 8" X 10". Slides can also be submitted. If original slides are submitted for judging Loveland Magazine will assume no responsibility for lost or damaged slides. Loveland Magazine can "scan" and print a slide if it is the chosen winner.

– Please keep in mind that digital photos must be at a high enough resolution to adequately reproduce to a finished print.

– Photo copyrights remain the property of the photographer and you are only granting reproduction rights for the cover image of the magazine or future photography contest promotions.

LOVELAND, OHIO - GAS PRICES WEDNESDAY JULY 16

Loveland, Ohio gas prices Wednesday morning July 16.

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Warren, County, Ohio -2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Archery

Warren, County, Ohio -2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Archery

June 14th - 19th in Mason, Ohio (Photos © David Miller 2004)

The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Cincinnati Junior Olympians Archery Club invites all spectators to the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Archery.

This prestigious event will be held in the city of Mason at the Heritage Oak Park, off U.S. 42, north of downtown Mason.

The week long event will determine the three male and three female archers that will represent the U.S.A. at the Olympic Games in Athens this August.

The event is open to the public at no charge.

Important Dates:
Tuesday June 15th, 8:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday June 16th, 8:30 a.m. - Round Robin Matches
Thursday June 17th, 8:30 a.m. Round Robin Matches - Field cut to top 8 Men and 8 Women
Friday June 18th, 8:30 a.m. Round Robin Matches
Saturday June 19th, 8:30 a.m. - Round Robin Matches
2:15 p.m. Presentation of Olympic Team

Maps & Directions

From Dayton, Ohio (approach from North, I-75)
South on I-75, Exit 22 (Tylersville Rd). Turn left onto Tylersville (east), Turn left onto 42 north. Park entrance is about 2 miles on the left.

From Cincinnati, Ohio (approach from South, I-75)
North on I-75, Exit 22 (Tylersville Rd). Turn right onto Tylersville (east), Turn left onto 42 north. Park entrance is about 2 miles on the left.

From Columbus, Ohio (approach from North, I-71)
South on I-71, Exit 25 (Kings Mill Rd & 741). Turn right. At the 4th traffic light turn right onto 741. Turn left onto 42, the park entrance on the right about 3⁄4 mile.

From Cincinnati, Ohio (approach from South, I-71)
North on I-71, Exit (Kings Mill Rd & 741). Turn left. At the 5th traffic light turn right onto 741. Turn left onto 42, the park entrance on the right about 3⁄4 mile.

For more information regarding the trials, accommodations, local attractions, maps & directions, please click on the links below

http://www.ohio4fun.org/tournaments/archery.asp

USA Archery Home Page: http://www.usarchery.org/

Over 100 Olympic hopefuls will be competing at the USA Archery Olympic Team Trials June 14-19 at Heritage Park in Mason, Ohio. The top three finishers at the Trials for both men and women will make up the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team.

Official practice will be held Monday, June 14 with competition beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15. After the first day of competition, the field will be eliminated to 16 men and 16 women, who will go on to compete in Round Robin matches on Wednesday on Thursday. Following competition on Thursday, the field will be cut down to eight men and eight women and the remaining archers will move on to Round Robin matches on Friday and Saturday. At the conclusion of the tournament on Saturday, points will be tabulated and the top three of the remaining eight men and women will make up the Olympic Team. One male alternate and one female alternate will also be selected.

The presentation of the Olympic Team will take place on the field following competition on Saturday.

The 2004 U.S. Olympic Men’s Archery team looks to be successful once again as three-time Olympian and top-ranked Butch Johnson (Woodstock, Conn.) and 2000 Olympian and second-ranked Vic Wunderle (Mason City, Ill.) will compete for Olympic berths at the Trials. Johnson is vying for his fourth consecutive Olympic Games appearance. He was a member of the 1992 Olympic Team in Barcelona, he won a team gold at the 1996 Games in Atlanta and won a team bronze at the 2000 Games in Sydney. Johnson is looking to not only make his fourth Olympic Team, but also to win an individual medal. Wunderle was the 2000 Individual Silver Medalist and Team Bronze Medalist. Both Wunderle and Johnson are top contenders for Athens.

Prior Olympic Games success for the U.S. Men include medaling at every single Games except for Barcelona in 1992 since archery was re-instated as an Olympic Sport in 1972. The U.S. Team has captured a total of 13 medals since 1972 and currently holds the 2x27 finals total Olympic record of 502, set by Huish, Johnson and White at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Korea will be the top threat in Athens, but the U.S. is a major contender for bringing home medals from their third consecutive Olympic Games.

On the women’s side, 2003 USA Archery Athlete of the Year and top-ranked Jennifer Nichols (Cheyenne, Wyo.) is the top prospect for the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team. Twenty-year-old Nichols is a 2003 Pan American Games double Gold Medalist, was a member of the 2003 World Championship Team and has had a very successful start to 2004 winning the National Indoor Championships, the Arizona Cup International and the Italian Grand Prix.

Number two ranked and 2000 Olympian Karen Scavotto (Enfield, Conn.) was only 17-years-old when she competed at the Games in Sydney, and at 21 is looking to make her second Olympic Team.

With Korea also the top threat to the women’s team, the U.S. is looking toward Athens to defeat the Koreans and bring home the first women’s Olympic medal since 1988.

For more information on the Olympic Trials and for complete results throughout the course of the tournament, please visit www.usarchery.org.

(Photos © David Miller 2004)

LOVELAND, OHIO - ARTIST NORA KOLBERG EXHIBITS WORK FOR "PAINT THE TOWN."

LOVELAND, OHIO - Nora Kolberg and her family live in the Loveland area. Kolberg is a native of Indiana and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Illinois University. Currently working as a Teacher’s Aide in the Loveland School District, Kolberg has done a number of commissioned works for corporate and private buyers, including a poster and notecards for the Cincinnati Zoo and has donated her services to a number of local organizations.

Her work has sold and/or received a variety of awards from exhibits/competitions such as the Loveland

Art Club Exhibits, the 1996 Base Art Invitational, 1997 Mainstrasse Art Collaborative, Clermont County Exhibition, Carnegie Annual Fund Raiser, The Fitton Center, the Cincinnati Art Club's Viewpoint '97 and '98 national exhibits and the 2004 Women’s Art Club of Cincinnati Exhibit held at Maple Knoll.

The painting above (an oil on canvas) is of the gazebo on the grounds of the Loveland Historical Society and Museum. It was purchased by a local art patron and friend of the Musium during the opening reception and gifted by the buyer to the Museum. "I can't tell you how honored I am by that," said Kolberg.

Kolberg has taught Basic Drawing through the Loveland PTA Specialty Class program and through her home business.

"Garden Statue" sits on the Dale Eads property (Rob Montgomery Mansion). "I love doing figures and statues don't move too much," said Kolberg. "I had fun with it."

Kolberd said,"The statue itself is painted strickly with sepia (I only used the one color) and the rest of the image (background and foreground) has all of the real color."

Kolberg's art will be at the Works Restaurant (Grear Militzer Lane - old public works building behind Loveland City Hall) as part of "Paint the Town" until July 12. She can be reached by E-mail at: nlkolberg@hotmail.com.

Many local artists have transformed scenes around Loveland to canvas. "Paint the Town" is sponsored by the Loveland Arts Council. Approximately fifty new paintings have been hung for the exhibit.

LOVELAND, OHIO - RUMOR OF WAL-MART SUPER CENTER

LOVELAND, OHIO - In his weekly activity memo to city council, the Loveland City Manager reported Friday about a "rumor" circulating concerning a possible Wal-Mart Super Center at the intersection of Loveland Madeira Road and Lebanon Road.

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Subject: Weekly Report
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:27:37 -0400

CITY OF LOVELAND
MEMORANDUM

TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: Fred Enderle, City Manager

RE: Weekly Activity

DATE: June 11, 2004

You may hear rumors that Al Stiver is planning to sell the Loveland Land Fill (in Symmes Township) to Wal-Mart for a new super center. We have not been able to verify that these rumors are true or false, but we have verified that Al was contacted by a developer and/or a real estate person for Wal-Mart. Obviously, the City would have a number of issues for such a traffic generator on our border/gateway, and we are trying to gather some hard information. We will keep you posted, but we cannot at this time

LOVELAND, OHIO - GARDEN HELP NEEDED

Mrs. Field's 3rd grade class is shown here with some of the produce they helped harvest to donate to the Loveland food pantry. Photo from grannysgardenschool.com

Dear Editor,

June is an important month in the gardens at the Loveland Primary and Elementaary schools. It is the time when we prepare the class gardens for fall harvest. The children planted spring crops and harvested them before the end of school. Most of the gardens have to be replanted to insure they will be producing in September.

We could use whatever amount of time you have to help. No gardening experience is needed and it is something you can do with your children. There are two major tasks - one is to move composted leaves from the piles in back of the school and spread it on the gardens (this will help enrich the soil and keep the moisture in).

The other is replanting the gardens. We have the seeds and a diagram telling you just what to do. During the month of June, we will be in the gardens most mornings and evenings, weekdays and weekends.

Let me know if you can give us a hand.

We are also seeking helpers to assist with weeding and watering at the Loveland Early Childhood Center.

Thank you,
Roberta (rgpaolo@fuse.net) (grannysgardenschool.com)

LOVELAND, OHIO - EAST KEMPER ROAD TO CLOSE

LOVELAND, OHIO - East Kemper road to be closed for sewer work..

The road will be closed beginning Monday, June 21, 2004 between Loveland Madeira Road and Twightwee in Symmes Township

Work will be completed for a sanitary sewer installation and is anticipated to last through July 21, 2004 (weather permitting).

"Detour traffic will be routed over Loveland Madeira to Twightwee and vice versa," said William W. Brayshaw the Hamilton County Engineer.

LOVELAND, OHIO - P&G BIG BAND IN NISBET PARK SUNDAY

LOVELAND, OHIO - The sound of the big band swing era will fill Nisbet Park Sunday night beginning at 6 P.M. The P&G Big Band will perform as part of the Concerts in the Park series.

Nisbet Park - off West Loveland Avenue (either Karl Brown Way entrance or Railroad Avenue entrance) on the Loveland Bike Trail.

On the bank of the National and State Scenic River - The Little Miami. Free.

LOVELAND, OHIO - BEN ALEXANDER AT LOVELAND MILL SATURDAY

LOVELAND, OHIO - Singer/songwriter, Ben Alexander will appear at the Loveland Mill on Saturday night.

Ben Alexander’s musical style has been compared to that of other acoustic-based singer/songwriters such as John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Jason Mraz. But Ben, with a smile, modestly describes it as "acoustic jam rock that you can crank up the volume if you want, but don’t necessarily have to turn it down when Mom comes in the room." His listeners would probably say that Ben failed to mention intuitive songwriting with well-crafted hooks, solid acoustic guitar work, and sing-along lyrics dealing with the ups and downs of life, love, fears, frustrations, and the appreciation of the beauty of our surroundings.

Where:
Loveland Mill Restaurant
200 W Loveland Ave.
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 774-7854

LOVELAND, OHIO - FRIDAY AFTERNOON STORMS

LOVELAND, OHIO - Electric service was off for nearly five hours in Loveland Friday afternoon. The outage was sporadic but widespread. Cinergy crews at the scene of a lightning strike at Loveland Madeira Road and Main Street (Post office) said one small wire fell (after a lightning strike) across other wires of different voltages. This caused many breakers and fuses throughout the area to blow.

Loveland/Symmes Fire Department personal said s lightning strike damaging a surge protector was the probable cause of smoke at the 910 Building on Loveland Madeira Road. The Miami Township Fire Department also responded to assist.

Sparking wires on a utility pole, between the Macdonald's and the Loveland Elementary School on Loveland Madeira Road, also had the Loveland Symmes Fire Department and Cinergy workers busy.

It was not know at press time if all electric service in Loveland had yet been restored, and reports are coming in of damage to small and large electrical and electronic appliances caused by the electrical line surge.

Loveland, Ohio - Wind Damage in Nisbet Park

LOVELAND, OHIO - Wind caused this limb damage last night to a tree in Nisbet Park along the Loveland Bike Trail.

LOVELAND, OHIO - CAMP PIZAZZ

LOVELAND, OHIO - It ain't the cicadas that are creating all the buzzzzzzzzzzzz in Historic Downtown.

It's the Pizazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (Diva) Campers from Pizazz Studios on West Loveland Avenue

LOVELAND, OHIO - JOSEPH ROZZI DIES AT AGE 82

LOVELAND, OHIO - Photo from Rozzi Firework display over Loveland's Veterans Memorial park July 4, 2001. © Loveland Magazine

Joseph Rozzi was the President of Rozzi's Famous Fireworks in Loveland, Ohio. Mr. Rozzi died Friday June 4, 2004 age 82.

The tradition of Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks began with Paul Rozzi, an Italian immigrant and fireworks maker. He came to the United States in 1895 and settled in New Castle, Pennsylvania. There he started making the fireworks that have since gained the reputation as being among the very best in the world.

Paul taught his trade to his son Arthur who eventually surpassed him in technical and artistic skill. Arthur was intensely devoted to his love of fireworks. After working for the war department during WWI, he combined this love with the science and technology of military pyrotechnics.

In 1920, then married with two sons, Joseph and Paul, he set out on his own. His first attempts at starting his own company were short- lived but his reputation grew. Then came the Depression and a return to New Castle to help his struggling father.

In 1930 he took his family to Loveland, Ohio, a small town close to Cincinnati, and started another factory. This time the opportunities were better. He contracted to shoot displays for Coney Island, one of the earliest amusement parks in the country. And on May 23, 1935, he shot the fireworks for the first ever night game in Major League Baseball at Crosley Field. A crowd of 20,00 watched the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 and then enjoyed a spectacular fireworks show.

Rozzi's fireworks are best known for their annual Riverfest display, but Loveland residents have enjoyed their own Rozzi displays for decades on National Holidays, smaller community celebrations, and even recently the Loveland High School Homecoming Football games. The nightly fireworks at Kings Island are from the Rozzi factory on Lebanon Road across from Symmes Park.

Joseph Rozzi grew up in the family business and continued to work until early this year.

Mass of Christian burial was Tuesday at 10:30 AM June 08, 2004 at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church 7754 Montgomery Rd. Interment was at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery, Ohio

Mr. Rozzi was the husband of Jeanette Rozzi (Nee Della Forre). Father and father-in-law of Arthur and Karen Rozzi, Nancy Rozzi, Paula Rozzi, Louise and Dan Erdeljohn, John and Rita Rozzi, Angela and Martin Burns, Joseph and Linda Rozzi. Grandfather of Jennifer Egan, Andrea Gautruad, Nicole Rozzi, Mary Rozzi, Eva Valentine, Michael Lutz, Bryan Lutz, Matthew Lutz, Philip Erdeljohn, Neil Erdeljohn, Alina Rozzi, Monica Rozzi, Peter Rozzi, Bruno Rozzi, Martin Joseph Burns, Grace Burns, Isabella Rozzi, and Sophia Rozzi. Great Grandson Arthur James Egan. Dear brother of the late Paul Rozzi. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Photo and bio of Mr. Rozzi are from the web sites of the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home and Rozzi's Famous Fireworks.

LOVELAND, OHIO -"SHEAR" LUCK COMING SOON

LOVELAND, OHIO – A new hair salon will open soon on Loveland Madeira Road. Loveland residents, Ann Setty and Amy Miles hope to be open in two weeks, depending upon when their State inspector returns from vacation.

“Shear Luck Salon” will be in the 910 Building on Loveland Madeira Road across from the Loveland Elementary School.

Ann and Amy had gone to beauty school together eleven years ago and worked together in their first jobs after school. They had located a place for their business in Mainville, but things just weren't going well.

One day while driving through Loveland on their way to look at equipment for new salon, Amy saw the “for lease” sign in the window at the 910 Building and, “She pretty much drove off the road pointing to it,” Ann said.

Both said it was “sheer luck” they found the empty space - thus the name “Shear Luck Salon.”

Ann said, “I almost got whiplash as she drove into the parking lot.” But, not having luck in Mainville was a blessing in disguise for us.”

Ann and her husband, a life long resident of Loveland, purchased a 105 year old home on East Loveland Avenue three years ago and have three teens in the Loveland High School. Ann said they have had lots of help with the complete renovation of the space from their families and friends.

The pair will cut and style hair for women, men, and children. They can be reached at 583-9900.

Loveland, Ohio - Relay For Life

LOVELAND, OHIO, Relay participant says thank you.

Hello Everyone,
Relay For Life was awesome! I'm so glad I participated! Thanks for your donations-our event raised $38,000! That's terrific! The luminary ceremony was beautiful! There were 500 luminaries lit around the track and they turned down the lights at 9. They read the name of each person that a luminary had been purchased for and there was also a prayer. The whole eighteen hours was very emotional, but uplifting and positive at the same time! Thanks again for your genorosity! We really made a difference!
Jen Smith

LOVELAND, OHIO - "Church Ladies Go Topless"

LOVELAND, OHIO - "Church Ladies Go Topless" is the cover name of a locally produced CD recorded specifically for an auction to benefit the outreach ministries of Epiphany United Methodist Church.

LOVE IN ACTION is one of the 'care giving' ministries at Epiphany UMC. Their unofficial label is the 'Church Ladies'.

They meet once a week, on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11, to go over the church prayer list and in addition to praying for those in need of God's grace, they send cards of encouragement.

Once a month they 'gig'. A gig is a visit from the church ladies, who have been transformed into older southern-style church ladies of the past, complete with hats, gloves, and sometimes even stockings with seams down the back. They visit those in need of a smile and encouragement. Wigs and too much lipstick bring smiles and laughter wherever they go.

The ladies (who are not typically choir member material), sing a few ditties, and leave a plate of cookies. In addition, Love-In-Action supplies a children's book to all babies on their first visit to church. They send encouragement to their college students in the form of cards and goodies, and at Christmas they deliver special goodies to approximately 100 individuals. It could be a homemade blanket, a jar of Christmas cookies, or a cheerful wreath. The ministry has many powerful stories of God working through them to bring joy to another.

The CD is not yet available for public sales.

LOVELAND, OHIO ARTIST STARVES

LOVELAND, OHIO GETS PAINTED

Photo © Loveland Magazine

LOVELAND, OHIO - Virgina Reynolds and Deidre Dyson sit at the intersection of the Loveland Bike Trail and West Loveland Avenue on Sunday afternoon, "Painting the Town."

RONALD REAGAN DIES AT AGE 93

Mrs. Ronald Reagan issued the following statement from her home in Los Angeles, California:
"My family and I would like the world to know that President Ronald Reagan has passed away after ten years of Alzheimer's, at 93 years of age. We appreciate everyone's prayers over the years."

Remarks by the President Upon the Death of President Ronald Reagan.
Ambassador's Residence
Paris, France

THE PRESIDENT: This is a sad hour in the life of America. A great American life has come to an end. I have just spoken to Nancy Reagan. On behalf of our whole nation, Laura and I offered her and the Reagan family our prayers and our condolences.

Ronald Reagan won America's respect with his greatness, and won its love with his goodness. He had the confidence that comes with conviction, the strength that comes with character, the grace that comes with humility, and the humor that comes with wisdom. He leaves behind a nation he restored and a world he helped save.

During the years of President Reagan, America laid to rest an era of division and self-doubt. And because of his leadership, the world laid to rest an era of fear and tyranny. Now, in laying our leader to rest, we say thank you.

He always told us that for America, the best was yet to come. We comfort ourselves in the knowledge that this is true for him, too. His work is done, and now a shining city awaits him. May God bless Ronald Reagan.

Boston, MA – Senator John Kerry released the following statement today:
"Ronald Reagan's love of country was infectious. Even when he was breaking Democrats hearts, he did so with a smile and in the spirit of honest and open debate. Despite the disagreements, he lived by that noble ideal that at 5pm we weren't Democrats or Republicans, we were Americans and friends. President Reagan and Tip O'Neill fought hard and honorably on many issues, and sat down together to happily swap jokes and the stories of their lives. The differences were real, but because of the way President Reagan led, he taught us that there is a big difference between strong beliefs and bitter partisanship.
"He was the voice of America in good times and in grief. When we lost the brave astronauts in the Challenger tragedy, he reminded us that, ‘Nothing ends here; our hopes and our journeys continue.’
"Now, his own journey has ended-a long and storied trip that spanned most of the American century-and shaped one of the greatest victories of freedom. Today in the face of new challenges, his example reminds us that we must move forward with optimism and resolve. He was our oldest president, but he made America young again.
"Our prayers are with his family, and the wife he loved in a way all the world could see. And to the end, she loved him with courage and complete devotion. She helped all of us better understand the cruel disease that took him away before it took his life, and what we must do to prevent and cure it.
"Teresa and I and our family extend our deepest sympathies to Nancy Reagan and the Reagan family. Today, from California to Maine - ‘from sea to shining sea’ - Americans will bow their heads in prayer and gratitude that President Reagan left such an indelible stamp on the nation he loved."

Statement from former President Bill Clinton

``Hillary and I will always remember President Ronald Reagan for the way he personified the indomitable optimism of the American people, and for keeping America at the forefront of the fight for freedom for people everywhere. It is fitting that a piece of the Berlin Wall adorns the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington.''

Van overturns in Warren County

These folks are still in shock as they stare at the van they were ridding in as it sits in the medium of I-71 just north of State Route 123 in Warren County. The wreck occurred approx. 4:20 P.M. on Saturday.

LOVELAND, OHIO - LEEPER FOURTH AT STATE

LOVELAND, OHIO - Loveland High School Freshman, Sarah Leeper finished today's 3200 meter run at the State Track and Field meet in fourth place. Winning the event was Angela Bizzarri a Mason High School Sophomore with a time of 10:46.68 minutes. Leeper's time was 10:51.28 minutes.

LOVELAND, OHIO - "SENIOR" PRANK?

LOVELAND, OHIO - No, this wasn't a "Senior" Prank.

It was a parting gift on the last day of the school year for Loveland Middle School Guidance Counselor Joe Rutkowski from his peers and teachers at the Middle School.

LOVELAND, OHIO - BUTTERFLY PHOTO CONTEST - WIN DINNER AT PAXTON'S

LOVELAND, OHIO - BUTTERFLY PHOTO CONTEST - WIN DINNER AT PAXTON'S

The Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park has opened its annual Butterfly Show running through June 20.

Local photographers can enter their butterfly photos in the Loveland Magazine/Paxton's Grill - BUTTERFLY PHOTO CONTEST.

You will be eligible to win a dinner for two at Paxton's Grill in Downtown Loveland. The first place winner will also be featured on the cover of Loveland Magazine and be displayed at the restaurant.

Rules:

– Deadline for submitting photos is July 1, 2004.

– Photos can be taken anywhere in the Greater Loveland/Cincinnati area including the Krohn Conservatory.

– Photos submitted will be judged solely by Loveland Magazine.

– Winners must agree to submit a framed photo at least (8" X 10") to be displayed at Paxton's for two months. Second and third place winners will be also be featured in Loveland Magazine. David Miller of David Miller Photography and Digital Imaging will provide technical assistance with printing your image.

– Winners must attest that the photo was taken between May 15 and June 20 in the Greater Loveland/Cincinnati area.

– Photos can be submitted either via E-mail to Loveland Magazine at: lovelandmagazine@cinci.rr.com or by mail to Loveland Magazine, 251 Wall Street, Loveland, Ohio 45140. Prints sent via snail mail must be accompanied by a SASE with sufficient postage if you want them returned. Prints submitted for judging can be from 4" X 6" - 8" X 10". Slides can also be submitted. If original slides are submitted for judging Loveland Magazine will assume no responsibility for lost or damaged slides. Loveland Magazine can "scan" and print a slide if it is the chosen winner.

– Please keep in mind that digital photos must be at a high enough resolution to adequately reproduce to a finished print.

– Photo copyrights remain the property of the photographer and you are only granting reproduction rights for the cover image of the magazine or future photography contest promotions.

Loveland, Ohio students protect sea turtles

LOVELAND, OHIO - Sixth graders at Loveland Intermediate School, Lynn Agee, Kate Eckels, and Charlie Dunlap present a check for $2,776.39 to Dr. Donald Kaufman.

Dr. Kaufman is Professor Emeritus of Zoology at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

The students of the sixth grade raised money to help protect sea turtles by having “penny wars”. The money will go to the Tasbamym Education Center in Costa Rico. Tasbamym means, “Land that saw you born.”

Dr. Kaufman was a guest lecturer at the Intermediate School and taught about sea turtles and the rain forests of Costa Rico.

LOVELAND, OHIO DISTANCE RUN SHOWDOWN

LOVELAND, OHIO - Loveland, Ohio High School Freshman, Sarah Leeper will compete Saturday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the Ohio State University Campus in the Division 1 Track and Field Championship.

Leeper will compete in the 3200 meter run. Angela Bizzarri from Mason High School is the top qualifier in the state (10:44.07 sec.) with Leeper a close second (10:46.68 sec.)in the long distance run.

Leeper is the defending State Champion in Cross Country and Bizzarri is the Defending State Champion in the 3200 run.

Photo above is Leeper and Bizzarri heading to the finish line in the recent District tournament event.

LOVELAND, OHIO DISABLED RESIDENT RESPONDS TO LOSS OF BUS SERVICE

LOVELAND, OHIO - Disabled resident responds to loss of bus service.

Dear Editor,

An Open letter to Loveland City Council.

I am quite upset about the bus service here in Loveland. I Just found out that Loveland Rt. 3 will be discontinued in August 2004, because of low ridership. You and METRO are using the low bus ridership as an excuse so that you don't have to spend money and provide service in order for residents to get where they need to go. We need this bus service here in Loveland and I am going to discuss with you the need.

– There are residents in Loveland that use this bus service to get to their jobs because the highways are congested and parking is expensive.

– There are working and low income disadvantage residents that live in Section 8 housing in Loveland. There are single parents, seniors and the disabled, that do not drive and if they do drive, their cars break down most of the time.

– We need more time slots on this route and then you would not have low ridership.

– This bus only comes twice in the morning 6:35 A. M. and 7:15 A. M. (handicap accessible at this time only) and twice in the evening 6:19 P.M. and 7:15 P. M. (handicap accessible at this time only).

– Residents have to stay downtown all day.

– We need this service to continue so that we are able to go on doctors appointments and the Department of Human Services. Also, there are very few doctors or dentists that take medical cards in Loveland, so residents and their children need to go to the city for medical care.

– We need this service to be handicapped accessible for all time slots.

I am using myself as an example so that you will know that the need is really there. I moved to Westover Village in November of 1994. I was a working single parent with two kids and moving up in a position very fast at Anthem Prescriptions, until one day back in January 1999 I received a phone call from my doctor telling me that I have a form of MD (Muscular Dystrophy). It is a severe muscle weakness that attacks your whole body. I was told I would have to quit my job and stop driving and that I will be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life.

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