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Milford’s 9th Annual Art Affaire Set for September 27

 

Milford’s 9^th Annual Art Affaire Set for September 27

The Greater Milford Area Historical Society (GMAHS) will present the 9^th Annual Art Affaire on Saturday, September 27, 2014 (11 am to 5 PM). This free, open to the public rain or shine event, will be held on the grounds of Promont House Museum, 906 Main Street, Milford, Ohio 45150.

 

This year’s Art Affaire features art, music, authors, food, and a raffle including art objects and other items, plus a special photography exhibit:

·       Over 65 juried local and regional artists will be exhibiting and selling original works in painting, drawing, photography, paper, collage, ceramics/clay, sculpture, wood, glass, mosaics, mixed media, jewelry, wearable art, fiber art, and basketry.

·       A number of artists, including the Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild, will be demonstrating in their booths; and, the New Richmond Alpaca Farm will participate with a display of live alpaca.

·       Live musical entertainment will include The Melissa Smith Group, New Horizons Dixieland Band (also known as Hits and Misses), Wild Carrot and more.

·       A book signing will feature local authors and their recent publications.

·       Festival-friendly food will be provided by Lehr’s Prime Market, The Bite Restaurant, and sweetFrog® premium frozen yogurt; with, beverages from Steamin’ Joes.

·       An Objet d'art raffle will include works by Art Affaire artists as well as a variety of donated items from local businesses and organizations; and, a 50-50 split the pot raffle will be run with half the net proceeds going to one lucky winner.

·       The Greater Loveland Historical Society will feature a collection of Nancy Ford Cones photographs. Cones was a nationally recognized photographer and longtime Loveland resident whose works were featured in magazines and publications from 1898 through the 1930’s.

 

“Each year we work on enhancing Art Affaire based on the feedback and recommendations of our sponsors, our artists and the local community,” said Donna Amann, administrator, Greater Milford Area Historical Society. “This year’s event will include a remarkable exhibition and selected sale featuring the Nancy Ford Cones photography collection. A new element for Art Affaire, the Cones exhibit will be presented in cooperative partnership with the Greater Loveland Historical Society. Art Affaire truly is a celebration of art, music, literature, history, food and more, and we’re looking forward to providing this event to the local community.”

 

The venue for Art Affaire is the grounds of Promont House Museum, a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43^rd Governor. Promont is owned and operated by GMAHS, and the museum features period furnishings, a reference library, changing exhibits, and a gift shop. Docent-led tours will not be available during Art Affaire; however, the first floor of the house will be open (admission $1 per adult) for the Cones exhibit and walk-through visitors.

 

Proceeds from the event support the GMAHS Scholarship Fund as well as other GMAHS programming.

 

General admission to Art Affaire is free with visitor parking available in the State Route 28/Main Street side of the Kroger parking lot (782-784 Main Street between cross streets Baker Drive and Kirgan Lane), Milford. A shuttle will run continuously throughout the day between the parking lot and Art Affaire.

 

For more information, visit www.MilfordHistory.net or follow the event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/artaffaire.

 

Saturday Service resumes at Epiphany United Methodist Church

 

Epiphany United Methodist Church will once again be worshipping on Saturdays at 5 PM.

Worship is currently being held at McCormick Elementary School located at 751 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, OH. Epiphany is currently undergoing reconstruction on their Sanctuary and Office.  Worship will return to the church in mid September.

Sunday worship times are 9 and 10:30 AM.

 

Loveland Art Show in Nisbet Park Sept. 7

 

The Loveland Arts Council presents the 18th annual Loveland Art Show in Nisbet Park.

The show will be held on Sunday, September 7th 2014 from 11am - 5pm.

 

Family Fun & Fitness Day on September 13

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Loveland will host a Family Fun & Fitness Day on September 13, 2014 in Nisbet Park. The day will begin with a pedal/paddle event and at 2:30 PM outside Loveland Canoe & Kayak. Interested participants can sign up at www.lovelandchamber.org.  The Loveland 5k event will begin at 5:00 PM in front of Nisbet Park and in front of the Loveland Eagles parking lot. Race day registration for all events will be from 12:30-1:30 pm by the Loveland clock tower.  Enjoy a day racing on your bike, paddling down the Little Miami River and running on the bike trail. The after party will be in Nisbet Park. All participants will receive an awesome goodie bag with a t-shirt and beverage ticket for the after party. Chip timing will be available for all participants’ compliments of the Loveland half marathon (to be held in October).

All family members can enjoy complimentary health screenings, give-a ways and fitness demonstrations on the Pavilion stage in Nisbet Park from 2:00-8:00 PM.

Come enjoy a healthy, fun afternoon for the entire family in Nisbet Park!

(The Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring this event to Loveland to highlight our beautiful landscape and to promote our health, wellness and fitness businesses)!

 

Loveland Music Boosters' Membership Drive

 

The Loveland Music Boosters will hold their annual membership drive on Saturday, September 6th from 10 am – 12 pm.  Music students from the Loveland Middle and High Schools will be going door-to-door asking residents to help support music in Loveland Schools by becoming a Music Booster Member.  All money collected from the membership drive will go directly toward funding the music programs provided at the Loveland Schools.  As a member, you are invited to come and experience the talent of the music students during all of their performances and your name will be listed in the music program for these events as a contributing member of the Music Boosters.

Loveland Music Boosters is a non-profit organization advocating for music education in the Loveland Schools.  The boosters provide financial and volunteer support for all Loveland School Music Programs.  Examples of the financial assistance provided are Marching Band uniforms and equipment, Show Choir choreography and equipment, contest fees, hiring of outside clinicians for instrumental and vocal groups and supplementing the school funded music staff.  Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving music students.

Contributions to the Loveland Music Boosters are tax deductible and can be mailed to Loveland Music Boosters, P.O. Box 453, Loveland, OH  45140. Online donations can be made at lovelandmusicboosters.org.

 

3rd Annual Farm to Fork: A Celebration of Women Farmers

 

Grailville and Edible Ohio Valley Magazine present the 3rd Annual Farm to Fork: A Celebration of Women Farmers on Sunday, September 14, 5-9 pm at 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland OH. Tickets $75 at www.grailville.org Reservations required. This popular dinner event has sold out annually.

Visit Grailville in Loveland, Ohio for a beautiful evening of music and locally sourced food, honoring the hard work and accomplishment of the region's female farmers.

A cocktail reception kicks off the event at 5:00 pm. Chef Frances Kroner, Executive Chef at the popular Sleepy Bee Café in Oakley and owner of FEAST catering company, will choreograph and serve a delicious dinner sourced directly from the farmers we celebrate and from other community growers. After dinner, coffee and dessert will be served in the gazebo. Throughout the evening enjoy music by Susan Pepper, with Judy and Warren Waldron of The Pine Ridge Partners.  

Women run 14% of U.S. farms. Like Grailville, their farms tend to be part of the farm to fork movement focusing on proximity to food sources, environmental sustainability and food security. Their efforts build local economies and provide broader access to fresh, healthy food.

2014 Farm to Fork Honorees:

• Sara Frommeyer  Blue Oven Farm / Blue Oven Bakery
• Karen Huseman  Earth-Shares CSA
• Donna Kluba  Kluba Farm
• Vicki Mansor  Homeadow Song Farm
• Melinda O'Briant  Turner Farm
• Kym Prell  Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm
• Samantha Steiner  Dogwood Farm

A beautiful meal will be prepared by local guest chef, Frannie Kroner of FEAST and Sleepy Bee Cafe, that will incorporate locally-sourced ingredients provided by the women farmers we are celebrating as well as from other community growers and local sources, like Green BEAN Delivery. The meal will also feature local wine from Valley Vineyards and dessert from local bakery, Bon Bonerie. There will be plenty of time to converse and network with folks interested in fresh and local foods and with the people who bring them to our tables, including specially invited women farmers, both beginning and seasoned. We will also be able to kick up our heels with some great music from local female musician, Susan Pepper. The evening is designed to encourage the coming together of women farmers with the community they nourish.  All are welcome to this celebration of food and the women who grow it!

 

A Taste of Russia in Loveland

 

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Greater Cincinnati’s vibrant nugget of Russian culture shines Saturday, September 6 during the St. George Russian Fest.

With pirozhki, folk music, and Russian dancers, all the senses will delight in the annual festival hosted by St. George Russian Orthodox Church. Homemade desserts, authentic Russian souvenirs, children’s games, art & crafts booths as well as Church tours will also be available.
This parish fund-raiser runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 6. After a two-year hiatus, the festival resumes in the community’s newly-built church and parish hall located at 118 N. Lebanon Rd., Loveland, OH 45150. Admission is free.

Dine on shashlik (Russian shish kebob) and golubtsi (meat-stuffed cabbage) along with a bowl of borscht (beet soup) and other homemade Russian delicacies. Finish up with some authentic Russian baked goods, featuring everything from blini (Russian crepes) to Napoleon and Russian Tea Cakes. Vodka, wine and beer will be served.

Musicians and dancers perform throughout the day. The “Mehas Ensemble” and the “Dmitrieva Duet” offer Eastern European folk music, both a cappella and with guitars. The parish youth will perform Russian folk dances, while “Zabava” shows off Georgian folk dancing. The “Haheu Ensemble” features pan flute and guitar with a Slavic sound.

The Russian Fest features a broad selection of authentic, hand-made Russian crafts and souvenirs, from dazzling lacquer boxes to the beloved, hand-painted, nesting wooden dolls, known as ‘matroshki’. Local artists, including Ivanka Lempitskiy and Barbara Pask, will display their goods on the parish front lawn. The parish bookstore offers a variety of Orthodox Christian music, literature and icons.

Kids will be entertained by a bouncy-house, face painting, hair braiding, nail painting and other children’s games. Tours of the church building will be held regularly; they will include a brief talk on Orthodox Christianity and the opportunity to ask questions of the parish priest.

Handicapped parking is available at the Church. Other parking is at Loveland Heights Church of Christ (1566 West Loveland Road) and on nearby side streets.

For further details, visit stgeorgeroc.org/russianfest.

 

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McCormickfest 5K Trail Run/Walk and Festival

 

 

This fun and family-friendly event will help support McCormick Elementary PTO and the educational programs and technology purchases made throughout the year for the benefit of the students.   Saturday October 04, 2014   581 Ibold Rd Loveland, Ohio 45140

 

Schedule:

3:00pm - Packet & T-Shirt Pickup

4:00pm - Run Starts

4:05pm - Walk Starts

4:30pm - 6:30pm - Festival (food, entertainment, games, and activities)

Friday, 09/19/14 - Fundraising and Early Bird Registration deadline (also guarantee cutoff date for t-shirts)

The course is on the Camp Friedlander grounds and is made up of tarmac paths, gravel roads, and trails.  

Online Registration:  http://www.registrationspot.com/MenuEvents_PROCESS.cfm?Event=187780

Please join our facebook group page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/McCormickfest/

Questions? Contact:  McCormick5KFundraiser@gmail.com

 

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Application for military academies due on September 26

 

Members of Congress nominate young people for admission to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy. The U.S. Service Academies offer young men and women to serve their country while receiving an education and developing valuable leadership skills.

To be considered for a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies by U.S.  Representative Brad Wenstrup ((513) 474-7777), your packet must be received by the Cincinnati District Office by 5 PM on September 26^th.  Your completed file must contain the following:

 1.         Completed Application Form

 2.         High School Transcript – Transcript must include all course work, GPA, and class rank.

 3.         Standardized Test Scores – Please provide official scores from the ACT or SAT, or both, as reflected on a school transcript or in official documentation from ACT or SAT.

4.         High School Recommendation – Please provide a letter of recommendation written by your Guidance Counselor or High School Principal. 

5.         Letters of Recommendation – Please provide 2 additional letters of recommendation

6.         Community & School Activity List – Please list all school, athletic, and community activities and other significant accomplishments/awards.

7.         Essay – Please provide an essay (300 words or less) outlining why you want to attend a United States Service Academy and then serve in the military as a commissioned officer.

8.         Interview – All applicants will be required to attend an interview session conducted by our Academy Panel.  Dates, times, and locations will be determined at a later date.

9.         Photograph – Please provide a current 5x7 photograph.

10.       Deadline – Send the above information by September 26^th.

The nomination materials referenced above are SEPARATE AND DISTINCT from the application materials you must submit directly to the academies.

Please make sure to also begin your pre-candidate file with each academy to which you plan to make application.

Click here to access the  2014 Academy Nomination Application form.

 

Lynn Niemeyer's ALS Icebucket Challenge

 

Here it is  . . . and I nominated two friends who; unfortunately, had to move away from Loveland this summer.

:) Lynn Niemeyer

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Lou Gehrig's Speech

 

 

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ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE - UNCENSORED & SEXY?

 

The Last Ice Bucket Challenge You Need To See — And You Really Should See It

Sometimes we forget why we are doing things. Take dumping cold buckets of water on our heads, for example. You've probably seen a lot of videos of your friends doing it this week. Well, here's a really important reminder of the reason we're doing it. Next week the Internet will get back to its regularly scheduled cat videos, I promise. So sit back, grab a tissue, and let's remember the reason behind the fun. - an introduction from Upworthy

 Please watch the ENTIRE video

 

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The Public Relations and Communications Committee for the City of Loveland wants to hear from you. The Committee’s mission is to establish and implement effective, engaging, and informative communications that celebrate the City of Loveland. To help accomplish that mission, the Committee has created a brief survey to receive feedback from residents on the best ways to communicate with them. Residents who are interested in providing feedback can click here to complete the survey.

 

15th Annual Touching Hearts Gala

 

We will be honoring 8 local Veterans!

You will not want to miss the opportunity to honor 8 local veterans at the gala. Honorees include:

 

Roy Abrams

Frank Buschmeier

Carl Fischer, MD

Thelma Hoffman

Lisa MacVittie

Vito Ranieri

Jody Walriven

Joseph Whitt 

 

Their stories of service to our country are riveting, it is truly an honor to have these veterans at the Touching Hearts Gala.

 

You won't want to miss the live auction or fabulous baskets to be raffled!

 

$55 per person $440 for a table of eight 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 4440 State Route 132 Batavia, OH 45103

 

September 5, 2014 at the Norlyn Manor

 The deadline to purchase tickets for the Touching Hearts Gala is Monday,August 25, 2014
 

Purchase Tickets

 

Presented by Clermont Senior Services...

 

Keeping Clermont County senior residents living as independently as possible in their own homes by providing a wide range of services and resources delivered by compassionate staff and volunteers.

 

 

Is this a good night to let Tano cook?

 

 

Amanda Baker graduates Navy basic training

 

Navy Seaman Apprentice Amanda Baker, daughter of Steven P. Baker of Loveland, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Baker completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor.     

Baker is a 2013 graduate of Milford High School.

 

Updates and Offerings at Sangha Yoga

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Lots and lots of amazing things are happening at Sangha these days and Becky and I are just thrilled to be a part of all the sparkly goodness. :) There are new hatha yoga teachers and classes on Mondays (Robyn Adair) and Thursdays (Pam Brown), and our new class schedule began yesterday.

Last Wednesday we had our first official Sangha Seva Sunday meeting and there were five enthusiastic volunteers at the brainstorming session. The cutest part of the evening is that someone thought that it was called "Save-A-Sunday" since Seva sounds like that - I loved that so much and borrowed the play on sanskrit words. We have river clean ups and CSA garden assistance on the calendar already. Yay!

Also there are plenty of opportunities within Sangha Yoga School. Right now is last call  for registration for Lila's 2-month Hatha Yoga intensive. So excited about that, printing manuals today - ohhh lala. And then in October, we are hosting Becky's Trauma Sensitive Teacher Training program which begins October 5, and that offering has so many blessings in it - we can't even list them all right here.   :)

If you have ideas how we can serve you, or how you can become more involved at Sangha, please let us know. Remember, sangha means spiritual community, so our place is for you and your whole family. Many blessings to your heart and your life.

Om and Pranams,
Lila and Becky

"Thou art Divine, live up to it."
       ~ Swami Sivananda

 

Daily Neighborhood Crime Report

 

Daily Neighborhood Watch Report

Loveland High School football schedule

 

Here is the Loveland High School football schedule. NOTE: There are Thursday and Saturday Varsity games this season.

 

The ECC changed their policy on Football Ticket prices beginning in 2014.  All presale tickets for both students and adults are $5.00.  All tickets sold at the gate for both students and adults are $7.00.

 

2014-15 Athletic Pass

LCSD students or adults may purchase a pass at the LHS athletic office.  Please call ahead (697-3714). Schedule pick-up dates are highly recommended for purchasing passes.

Each pass will be effective for the complete school year for any/all home sporting events sponsored by the Loveland Middle School or Loveland High School. Season passes and Buckeye cards are NOT honored at any state sporting event or tournament.

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Week 1

Thursday, Aug. 28th - Freshmen at Lakota West at 5:30pm

Friday, Aug. 29th - Crosstown Showdown Game - Varsity vs Lakota West at Miami University at 6:00pm (Loveland is the Home Team)

Saturday, Aug. 30th - JV at Lakota West at 10am

 

Week 2

Friday, Sept. 5th - Varsity at Lebanon at 7pm

Saturday, Sept. 6th - JV with Lebanon at 10am and Freshmen with Lebanon at noon

 

Week 3

Thursday, Sept. 11th - Freshmen at Oak Hills at 5pm

Friday, Sept. 12th - Varsity with Oak Hills at 7pm - Youth Football/Cheer Game and Student Council Charity Game (Autism Speaks)

Saturday, Sept. 13th - JV at Oak Hills at 10am

 

Week 4

Tuesday, Sept. 16th - Freshmen at St. X at 5pm

Thursday, Sept. 18th - Varsity with Glen Este at 7pm - Military Appreciation Night and the Time Warner Game of the Week

Saturday, Sept. 20th - JV at Glen Este at 10am

 

Week 5

Friday, Sept. 26th - Varsity at Kings at 7pm - Pink Ribbon Girls Game for Breast Cancer Awareness at Kings

Saturday, Sept. 27th - JV with Kings at 10am and FR with Kings at noon

 

Week 6

Friday, Oct. 3rd - Varsity with Anderson at 7pm - Community Give Back Game

Saturday, Oct. 4th - JV at Anderson at 10am and FR at Anderson at noon

 

Week 7 - Homecoming

Friday, Oct. 10th - Varsity with Withrow at 7pm

Saturday, Oct. 11th - JV at Withrow at 10am and FR at Withrow at noon

 

Week 8

Saturday, Oct. 18th - Varsity at Walnut Hills at 7pm - Star 64 Game of the Week

Monday, Oct. 20th - Freshmen with Walnut at 4:30pm and JV with Walnut at 6:30pm

 

Week 9

Friday, Oct. 24th - Varsity with Turpin at 7pm - Senior Night

Saturday, Oct. 25th - JV at Turpin at 10am and FR at Turpin at noon

 

Week 10

Friday, Oct. 31st - Varsity at Milford at 7pm

Saturday, Nov. 1st - JV with Milford at 10am and FR with Milford at noon

 

 

From LECC to LHS - we welcome back all of our Tiger students for the beginning of a great year! GO TIGERS!

 

Video from the Loveland Schools...

From LECC to LHS - we welcome back all of our Tiger students for the beginning of a great year! GO TIGERS!

 

 

Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students! : "Get your learn on."

 

 

Why I’m not so hot on the Ice Bucket Challenge

 

 

 

by Ricky Mulvey

    
The Ice Bucket Challenge has done some great things. It’s raised awareness and millions for a terrible disease, and brought many together for a common cause.

But at the risk of becoming “The Grinch of the Ice Bucket Challenge,” here we go: something about The Challenge doesn’t sit right with me.

The other day a couple friends asked to nominate me, and I declined. I don’t like the set up of it: get $100 together or be put in a icy, uncomfortable situation. Instead I promised to donate some cash to “Nothing But Nets,” an organization that gives mosquito nets to families in need where malaria threatens lives. Why? Because I wanted to give through my own motivations rather than out of pressure. Everyone should be encouraged to give, but I’m not qualified to tell you exactly how to do it. I’ll do me, and you do you.

All of this ice dumping is being done for a great cause, and I get that it’s supposed to be fun but part of the movement seems like a bit of shakedown. It’s fine to run, dance, swim, or whatever you do for a cause, but to dump the burden on someone else changes the dynamic of giving entirely.

Plus, those that dump ice on their heads are not even donating in some cases. Many do, but I find it a little brash to say I dumped ice on my head, now you have to or donate money… and oh by the way I did not donate anything myself. Is it not a double standard to donate nothing, then volunteer your friends to donate $100 within a 24 hour window?

In a few years, will this be the new way of giving charity? Post a video, then publically shout at your Facebook friends to get involved, or do something unpleasant? If this becomes the new way of promoting charity, giving becomes an alternative to punishment rather than a kind effort.

So while the efforts are laudable, I think we should question the paradigm of its execution.

 

Family Fun & Fitness Day on September 13

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Loveland will host a Family Fun & Fitness Day on September 13, 2014 in Nisbet Park. The day will begin with a pedal/paddle event and at 2:30 PM outside Loveland Canoe & Kayak. Interested participants can sign up at www.lovelandchamber.org.  The Loveland 5k event will begin at 5:00 PM in front of Nisbet Park and in front of the Loveland Eagles parking lot. Race day registration for all events will be from 12:30-1:30 pm by the Loveland clock tower.  Enjoy a day racing on your bike, paddling down the Little Miami River and running on the bike trail. The after party will be in Nisbet Park. All participants will receive an awesome goodie bag with a t-shirt and beverage ticket for the after party. Chip timing will be available for all participants’ compliments of the Loveland half marathon (to be held in October).

All family members can enjoy complimentary health screenings, give-a ways and fitness demonstrations on the Pavilion stage in Nisbet Park from 2:00-8:00 PM.

Come enjoy a healthy, fun afternoon for the entire family in Nisbet Park!

(The Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring this event to Loveland to highlight our beautiful landscape and to promote our health, wellness and fitness businesses)!

 

Kim and Art Jarvis freezing out ALS

 

 

Post by Kim Jarvis.

 

Cheering on fellow students with new school supplies

 

Alicia Blum with some of the school supplies collected at the Youth Cheerleader Camp

 

Loveland, Ohio - At the Loveland Youth Cheerleading Camp held the first week of August, moms Alicia Blum and Tiffany Walters organized to collect book bags and school supplies. It all went to the Back to School Fair put on by the Loveland Initiative and the L.I.F.E food pantry. In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO the moms tell why they wanted to help, and why they wanted their daughters to help their fellow students prepare to start the new school year off right.

 

 

Large carp caught at Symmes Park

 

Bill Mayhall caught this large carp at Symmes Park on Saturday, August 2.  The fish was later returned to the catch and release pond.

Fishing is permitted in the pond with a proper Ohio State Fishing license. No children under 12 years of age may fish unless accompanied by an adult.

For more information, contact the Township office at (513)683-6644.

From http://www.symmestownship.org

 

Union Cemetery Road closes September 2 until mid-November

 

Union Cemetery Road between Northeast Drive at the Loveland Commerce Park and Lebanon Road in Symmes Township will be closed, beginning Tuesday, September 2.

The work is a waterline installation, as well as resurfacing. It is anticipated the road will remain closed until November 15, weather permitting, according to the Hamilton County Engineer.

Traffic will be routed over Montgomery Road (US 22-3) to Fields Ertel Road to Lebanon Road, and vice versa.

Any problems or questions should be directed to either Eric Kinder with Sunesis Construction at 513-326-6000 or to Vince Bennett with the Hamilton County Engineer at: 513-946-8430. 

 

 

Celebrating our past, present, and future!

 

 

By Chad Hilliker, Loveland City School District superintendent

Education is an amazing cycle that renews itself each year. Each year we have the opportunity to start with a fresh set of eyes, focused on helping our students grow both academically and socially. We have a chance to make subtle changes that will help us operate more efficiently and effectively. The amazing part is this cycle has been happening since the mid-1800’s in Loveland. We should celebrate our past, enjoy the present, and make decisions for our future.

During the past year as superintendent I have met many people who had a hand in helping Loveland to continually progress as an excellent school district. I have had conversations with former superintendents about their experience and dedication to improve the quality of education for our community. I have met retired teachers who not only loved Loveland, but loved the children they worked with each day. The people I have talked with helped shape a culture that focused on the entire child, one where students were at the center of decisions that were made. These decisions helped to make Loveland what it is today.

Retired Loveland Teacher Kathryn Undercoffer with Loveland Superintendent Chad Hilliker at Tiger Staff Opening Ceremony.

One of those teachers, Mrs. Kathryn Undercoffer, has even shared with our staff what teaching in Loveland meant to her and what it means to truly be an educator. She had the opportunity to come speak to our entire Loveland staff on opening day. Kathryn retired from Loveland in 1980, but she still organizes luncheons for our retired teachers each month. She is one of many retired teachers who still understands the importance of a quality education for our students. She reminded us that we need to work together to make sure that we do the best for our students each day.

Today Loveland City School District is one of the best districts in the state. We can be proud of the accomplishments of our students, but not only in the classroom. We are amazed at their accomplishments in our community, on the playing field, or on the stage. These accomplishments are a by-product of the support our community gives our school as well as those who work in our district each day. Our bus drivers, custodians, teachers, secretaries, food service workers, instructional aides, and all our staff take pride in being a Tiger!

The future of Loveland City School District is bright! The opportunity we have to continue to look for new ways to help students achieve success is exciting. Each year we strive to improve the quality of all programs at Loveland. This year will be no exception.

Dedicated to the future of our students,

Chad

Chad Hilliker

 

 

New class of teachers in Loveland schools

 

From the Loveland School District:

This fall we welcome 15 new teachers to the Tiger Family!

We sat down with this new class of teachers to ask them why they love Loveland...

 

 

Clermont County Water Resources reduces well field production in response to diesel spill

 

Clermont County Water Resources Department has implemented a contingency plan in response to the 4,000-8,000 gallon diesel spill late last night into the Ohio River at the Duke Energy W.C. Beckjord Station.

The Water Resources Department has shut down some wells in the Pierce-Union-Batavia well fields that had the most potential to be affected by the spill, said Lyle Bloom, Director of Utilities at the Water Resources Department. It is operating only wells that have no potential to be impacted by the spill, Bloom said.

 “This is a precautionary measure,” said Bloom. “We do not expect the well field to be impacted by the diesel spill.  The diesel fuel will remain along the water surface and should not adversely impact the aquifer.”

According to Duke Energy, at about 11:15 PM Monday, during a routine transfer of fuel oil at the Beckjord Station, several thousand gallons of fuel were inadvertently discharged into the Ohio River. The release was stopped by 11:30 PM, Duke said.

Local, state and environmental agencies, along with the Coast Guard were notified. Northern Kentucky Water District and Greater Cincinnati Water Works also were notified to take appropriate action, Duke said.

Beckjord Station is located in Clermont County, approximately 20 miles east of Cincinnati.

For more information, email Assistant Water Resources Director Mark Day at mday@clermontcountyohio.gov  or call him at 513-312-0488.

 

Deb Butts Henke and Leigh Herrmann take the ALS Icebucket Challenge

 

If you have taken the the ALS Icebucket Challenge, let Loveland Magazine know.

Have you challenged your friends and family?

If you have taken the challenge, SEND us your video or send us the link to where we can see it.

 

Deb Butts Henke

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Leigh Herrmann and I accept the ALS bucket challenge from Scott Henke. Leigh nominates James Meckey, Juliet Cartier Tissot, and Kayla Herrmann. I nominate Patty Creevey Wozniak, Jenni Stefan Cox and Evan Stanley. You have 24 hours to complete the challenge!

 

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Cindy Hetrick Fackler has taken the ALS Icebucket Challenge

 

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Corey Partridge has taken the ALS Icebucket Challenge

 

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Loveland High School football team takes the ALS Icebucket Challenge

 

 

Loveland Principal Chris Kloesz challenged the entire high school football team to take the ALS Icebucket Challenge. The Loveland/Symmes Fire Department pumped them up.

On behalf of the team, Head Coach, Fred Cranford accepted, and said there will be $100.00 donated for ALS research.

Thank you to coaches, Alex Wanstrath and Zach Williams for contributing clips to this video.

 

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Kelly Brown-Mccoy took the ALS Icebucket Challenge.

 

Kelly Brown-Mccoy took the ALS Icebucket Challenge.

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Lorri Knox Carey knows ALS

 

 

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Ryan Burig's ALS Icebucket Challenge

 

Miami Township resident,  Ryan Burig took the ALS Icebucket Challenge.

 

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Raccoon-Rabies Vaccination Baiting Slated For AUG. 20 – SEPT. 19

 

Caution urged in 14 northeast and eastern Ohio counties

 

The Ohio Departments of Health (ODH) and Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local health departments (LHDs) will begin fall oral rabies vaccination (ORV) operations this month in 14 northeast and eastern Ohio counties. Weather permitting, baiting will begin Wednesday, August 20 and will cover 4,158 square miles of the state’s northeastern and eastern border. Bait distribution should be complete by September 19.

 

Phishing scam using the Ohio E-ZPass logo

 

The Ohio Turnpike Commission is receiving reports of a phishing scam using the E-ZPass logo stating that customers owe money for missed tolls or to replenish their E-ZPass account.

DO NOT reply to this message, if you have any questions regarding your account, contact the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at (440) 234-2081 Ext. 1075.

The FBI is currently looking into the source of this email and you can provide information to them if desired at www.ic3.gov.  For additional information regarding this issue please click HERE.

 

         Customer Service Department

Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission

682 Prospect Street, Berea, Ohio 44017

((440) 234-2081 x1075; 7(440) 891-3523

* customerservicecenter@ohioturnpike.org

 

The phishing scam looks like this:

Have you taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Rex Gordon has

 

Miami Township resident Rex Gordon has taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and challenges you. Rex said, "To help raise awareness of ALS and money for research."

If you have taken the challenge let Loveland Magazine know.

Have you challenged your friends and family?

If you have taken the challenge, SEND us your video or send us the link to where we can see it.

 

 

 

Post by Rex Gordon.

Family Fun & Fitness Day in Loveland

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Loveland will host a Family Fun & Fitness Day on September 13, 2014 in Nisbet Park. The day will begin with a pedal/paddle event and at 2:30 PM outside Loveland Canoe & Kayak. Interested participants can sign up at www.lovelandchamber.org.  The Loveland 5k event will begin at 5:00 PM in front of Nisbet Park and in front of the Loveland Eagles parking lot. Race day registration for all events will be from 12:30-1:30 pm by the Loveland clock tower.  Enjoy a day racing on your bike, paddling down the Little Miami River and running on the bike trail. The after party will be in Nisbet Park. All participants will receive an awesome goodie bag with a t-shirt and beverage ticket for the after party. Chip timing will be available for all participants’ compliments of the Loveland half marathon (to be held in October).

All family members can enjoy complimentary health screenings, give-a ways and fitness demonstrations on the Pavilion stage in Nisbet Park from 2:00-8:00 PM.

Come enjoy a healthy, fun afternoon for the entire family in Nisbet Park!

(The Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring this event to Loveland to highlight our beautiful landscape and to promote our health, wellness and fitness businesses)!

 

Loveland District hires Technology Director David Knapp

 

Loveland, Ohio - David Knapp begins serving the Loveland School District as the new technology director this August – a direct result of the community’s investment in the district with the passage of the May 6 operating levy,  according to the District.

“This is an exciting time to be a Tiger; the community’s partnership with our district provided us the resources to bring a professional to the administrative table who has rich experience in integrating technology into education to enhance instruction,” said Loveland Superintendent Chad Hilliker. “We are proud of the advancements our teachers have made in this area up to this point, and we are excited Mr. Knapp will be here to provide our staff with the continuing professional development necessary to add structure and consistency to those enhancements so they can be district-wide. We welcome him to our team.”

Knapp earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University in 2007, and earned his master’s in instructional technology from the University of Nebraska Kearney in 2014. Knapp is currently working to earn his master’s in educational leadership from the University of Cincinnati.

He began serving students as a physical science teacher in the Hamilton City School District (2008-present), and in 2012, in addition to his teaching duties, he was named a technology learning consultant for that district. In 2013, Knapp transitioned into a fulltime technology instructional coach role. Knapp has been a featured conference presenter, has worked as an instructional technology consultant for Miami University, and is a Google Education Trainer.

“I could not be happier to be joining the Tiger Family and Loveland community,” said Knapp. “My primary focus will be to work with teachers and the administrative staff to integrate effective, academically sound technology practices in the classroom that optimize student engagement and achievement. I look forward to collaborating, sharing and growing with this outstanding group of professionals as we utilize technology to support and extend the teaching and learning process.”

The Board of Education approved a two-year contract for Knapp at the June 26 Board of Education meeting. Knapp plans to post frequent updates about the district’s technology efforts to his Twitter account @KnappTimeDK.

 Watch Knapp talk about his new job...

 

Loveland police will be monitoring and enforcing speed violations

 

A Press Release from the Loveland Police Department:

 

The new school year begins on Wednesday, August 20 for Loveland City Schools and Saint Columban students. To promote safety for both the students and parents in the school district, the Loveland Police Division will be monitoring and enforcing speed violations in all school zones as well as stop sign violations in neighborhoods near the schools.

High visibility patrols will begin August 20, 2014 and continue through the first two weeks of the new school year. The Police Division’s pole mounted radar will also be placed in these school zones to monitor and display vehicle speeds as a reminder to the motoring public.

Each year we have a new crop of inexperienced drivers making their way to Loveland High School. We ask that everyone driving in and around the high school use due caution and have patience as students park and parents and busses drop off other students.

Our desire is to have motorists be courteous, slow down, obey the speed limits and stop signs and keep everyone safe.

 

Loveland hires Assistant Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse

 

 

Administrator to lead district’s teaching and learning efforts

 

Loveland, Ohio - The Loveland City School District has hired Dr. Amy Crouse to the senior administrative team. Crouse begins serving the district as the new assistant superintendent of teaching and learning and comes to the district with 21 years of service to students – 17 of those as an administrator.

“This is a time of new possibilities and opportunities for our students to learn and grow academically, and we are confident in Dr. Crouse’s ability to not only continue the excellent programs Loveland offers to our 4,700 students, but to also build innovative avenues that will take all of our students on a path of increased learning,” said Loveland Superintendent Chad Hilliker. “We welcome her experience and the energy she brings to this role that is vital for the continued development of the district.”

Crouse earned her bachelor degree from Indiana University in elementary education in 1990, her master’s in education administration from the University of Cincinnati (UC) in 1997, and her doctorate of education from UC in 2012, where she served as an adjunct professor in educational leadership in 1998, 2000, and 2010-2014. She began serving students as a teacher in 1993 at schools in Illinois, then North Carolina, before taking an administrative role as an assistant principal for West Clermont Local Schools in Cincinnati (1997) and then principal for that same district (1999). She moved to the Princeton City School District to serve as curriculum coordinator (2004), director of curriculum and instruction (2008) and most recently served that district as associate superintendent (2012-present).

In addition, Crouse has been a featured conference presenter and contributing author to multiple publications.

“I am thrilled to join the Tiger family and continue the longstanding tradition of excellence in education,” said Dr. Crouse. “The Loveland community has gone out of its way to make me feel welcome.”

The Board of Education approved a two-year contract for Dr. Crouse at the June 26 Board of Education meeting. Crouse replaces Kimberly Pietsch Miller, who left to serve as the chief academic officer for the Dublin City School District near Columbus.

Hear straight from Dr. Crouse about why she loves education and what she will bring to our Tiger Family...

 

 

 

At the very least, Ferguson police chief should be charged with inciting a riot

 

 

 

Hands up. Don’t Shoot. Vomit.

The universal sign of surrender

by David Miller, Publisher

 

Beyond the horror of taking my mind and heart to the thought of ever losing a firstborn, teen-age son a week after he graduated high school, in a senseless murder…

I have been to war. However, never so traumatized since the murders committed at Sandy Hook. Finally, tears were not enough. I had more than I could stomach Friday evening. Vomited.

To see a police chief telling lie after lie after deploying a military force to terrorize his small, mid-west community. Swat teams arresting journalists. To cover-up the murder committed by a officer under his command, in Ferguson, Missouri.

Police Chief Thomas Jackson spent last Friday, either admitting perjury or committing it.

He taunted his fell citizens. He trained machine guns and tanks on his own community, journalists, and the grieving family. The automatic weapons were not only drawn, but through rifle-sights, pointed. He used stun grenades. Tear and pepper grenades. Dogs. Rubber bullets. Armed and armored tanks.

Weapons he acquired from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, purportedly provided to protect his small town from “foreign” terrorists.

Eighteen year-old, Mike Brown, his loved ones, nor the community and reporters were not war criminals or domestic terrorists.

When the grieving family asked, “Who killed my son?” And, “How and why?” Lies.

“Why was their son left laying in the middle of the street for more than four hours?”

Michael Brown's high school graduation photo in the cap and gown he had to share with other graduates. (Photo by Elcardo Anthony )

The community asked, “How.” Journalists asked, “How?” Everyone outside of the police department asked, “Who?” Lies.

Instead of answering the questions, he first trashed the dead, teen-age son's reputation, before his funeral. 

A bigoted, racist, militarized police force terrorized all, including myself… to cover-it-up. And kept lying, lying, lying.

Perhaps, although we may never know, if Mike Brown had been allowed medical attention that qualified bystanders at the scene tried to administer, he may have been able to tell us his side of the story. Was allowing him to die after being shot - the beginning of the cover-up?

At the very least, the killer should be arrested and held for questioning. He is still free.

At the very least, police chief Jackson should be arrested and charged with inciting a riot.

At the very, very least, police chief Jackson should be arrested and charged with disturbing the peace.

A mother not yet able to bury her son because she has very good reason to mistrust the autopsy.

The high school Mike graduated from was so impoverished they had only two gowns to share for graduation photos.

The police chief is still on the job calling most of the shots.

 

A couple of weeks before his death, Brown had confessed Jesus as his savior, said a great-uncle, pastor Charles Ewing. Shortly thereafter, Brown had a dream in which he saw a body laying covered by a sheet, Ewing said.

"He didn't know whose body it was," Ewing said, his voice cracking. "He said, 'One day, the whole world is going to know my name' ... not knowing this is what was going to happen." 

- DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press

 

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A Granny's Garden School greeting for teachers at Loveland Primary School

 

 

Granny's Garden in the courtyard at the Loveland Primary School

 

This morning Granny's Garden School volunteers will harvest these sunflowers to give to teachers at the Loveland Primary and Elementary School Campus on their first day of school on Wednesday.

 

Learn More about Granny's Gardens and how you can help...

Growing the future by teaching children in the gardens.

Granny's Garden School develops, promotes and supports hands-on learning experiences through school-based, garden and nature focused programs to help children experience nature, to feel the satisfaction of growing their own food and to appreciate the simple pleasure of picking a flower.  We have three major programs:

The School Garden Program in Loveland, OH: We provide a curriculum-related (state standards aligned) education program using more than 100 vegetable gardens, lots of flower gardens and a nature trail to Loveland's 1,400 first - fourth grade students.

Schoolyard Nature Network: We assist others with developing their own school garden programs by establishing a foundation of financial, in-kind and training resources to sustain school garden programs.

Family Garden Project: We encourage and support families with starting gardens in their own backyards.

 

Concert will help send WWII and Korean War veterans to see their memorials in D.C.

 

 

The evening will conclude with a patriotic medley performed with fireworks!

 

Greetings!

I am a Deputy Chief with the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department.  I wanted to let you about a great community and family oriented event that I thought your readers may be interested attending.  On Saturday August, 23 from 6 PM to 10 PM, Symmes Township is hosting a concert in the park featuring two of the top live bands in the area.  

From 6 PM to 8 PM, the stage will come alive with music from the Big Trouble Blues Band.  This band has been making the rounds covering a variety of top blues music along with some of their own original scores. 

Next on the stage is the Tom Daugherty Orchestra.  This orchestra is an incredibly popular "Big Band" type orchestra.  They will perform their "Glenn Miller Tribute Show" which showcases music from the 30's and 40's.  

The event is free and will have some fun activities for children as well as a variety of food and beverages for the adults.  Proceeds from concession sales will benefit Tri-State Honor Flight, an organization that is committed to taking WWII and Korean War veterans to see their memorials, free of charge, in Washington, DC.  The evening will conclude with a patriotic medley performed with fireworks!

The event is being held at the Home of the Brave Park located at 11605 Lebanon Road in Symmes Township on 8/23 from 6PM to 10PM.  Parking and admission is free.

If possible, can you please distribute in any weekly correspondence to your readers.  

For questions or further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Hope to see you there!

Andrew W. Knapp, OFE

Deputy Chief

Loveland Symmes Fire Department

(513) 677-7000

 

 

REMINDER: Hopewell Road at Branch Hill bridge closure Monday, August 18

 

A press release from Hamilton County Engineer:

 

HOPEWELL ROAD CLOSURE

**** Between Loveland Madeira Rd. & Little Miami River****

IN SYMMES TOWNSHIP

 

Theodore B. Hubbard, the Hamilton County Engineer, would like to announce the closing of Hopewell Road, between Loveland Madeira Rd. & Little Miami River for three (3) hours, on Monday, August 18, 2014, from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon (weather permitting).

This closure will allow Queen City Blacktop to plan pavement at the railroad tracks.

 There will be no posted detour. Suggested Detour: Loveland Madeira Road to I-275 to Wards Corner to Branch Hill Guinea to Branch Hill Loveland Rd. to Bridge St. 

Please direct problems/questons to Matt Yunger 513-946-8420. Do not respond to this email.

For information on other projects, please visit our web site at:  www.hamilton-co.org/engineer