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Give two cans – get $1 off!
Loveland High School (LHS) is partnering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to collect food donations before the Friday, Oct. 3, home football game. Any Tiger fan who brings in two cans of food for donation will receive $1 off the admission price. Food collected will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Choice Food Pantry.
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A press Release from the Hamilton County Engineer:
Theodore B. Hubbard, the Hamilton County Engineer has announced that there will be lane closures at Mason Montgomery Road and Governor’s Way, beginning Monday, October 6, 2014 (weather permitting).
Curb repair by GPD Group is anticipated to take two days (weather permitting) for completion, ending Tuesday October 7, 2014 (after 4:00 pm).
Lanes will be closed between the hours of 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Expect traffic delays.
Problems/questions should be directed to either Tom Pawlik with GDP at: 440-248-1710 or to Vince Bennett with the Hamilton County Engineer at: 513-946-8430.
For information on other projects, please visit the web site:
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To honor retired music teacher, Mr. Bruce Maegly, the Loveland Music Boosters has established the Maegly Music Scholarship Award for current high school students. This endowed scholarship recognizes Mr. Maegly’s 35 year contribution to developing the musical talents and enthusiasm of generations of Loveland students.
The intent of the scholarship is to foster musical development in current students (grades 9-12) by awarding funds to offset skill building expenses.
Applications for the scholarship will be accepted by the Loveland Music Boosters beginning in the fall of 2014. Recipients will be selected based upon criteria including musical skill, music program participation, academics, and financial need.
As the scholarship will be endowed by contributions in honor of Mr. Maegly, the Loveland Music Boosters is currently seeking donations to help build the scholarship fund. All donors will be recognized on the Music Booster’s Donor Honor Roll and will receive a membership in the Loveland Music Boosters at the level commensurate with their donation.
The Loveland Music Boosters has announced that an anonymous grant has been received providing a match of all contributions up to a total of $5000 between now and October 15, 2014.
Mr. M (as his students referred to him) touched so many lives and had such a positive impact on his students and the Loveland Community. Please help the Boosters honor Mr. Maegly and, most importantly, make a difference to help students further explore and grow their musical talents by making a contribution today.
Donations may be made to the Loveland Music Boosters directly via credit card or Paypal HERE.
Donations may also be mailed to the Loveland Music Boosters at:
Loveland Music Boosters
Attn: Maegly Scholarship Fund
PO Box 453
Loveland, Ohio 45140
Watch as Maegly and the Stage Band entertain the youngsters, and watch as the youngsters sing their thanks to the master.
Find out more about Bruce Maegly by reading this other Loveland Magazine story.
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by Betty Owens
Answer:
I don’t know Amanda personally nor do I know her family well. Her brother and father are customers of mine at Expressway Park and I have talked to the Gina, Amanda’s mother and Scot, Amanda’s father, several times over the phone, texting, and email. As soon as I heard Amanda’s story I wanted to help out in some way.
My husband was diagnosed with cancer in 1998. I remember the feeling like it was yesterday. A nightmare to say the least when they tell you what you don’t want to hear, “yes, it’s cancer”. At the time they didn’t even know what kind of cancer he had. It was rare. Although given a grim diagnosis, that his cancer had a 90% chance of coming back and metastasizing in 18 months to 3 years and that he would die, we were blessed.
He is still alive sixteen years later and his cancer has not returned. But I remember walking around feeling like I had a knife in my chest and my husband felt worse, thinking he may not see his kids graduate or dance with his daughter at her wedding. The thoughts and sometimes the hopelessness that you feel is overwhelming. We prayed for 5 years, everything after that was a bonus.
As a mother of daughter about the same age, I put myself in Gina’s shoes. I, in some small way wanted to help ease her burden if that is possible. Watching your daughter fight this battle with this ugly disease when she should be enjoying life watching her two very small children developing through their wonder years, has to be such a burden. When you want to help, when you want to take this disease from your child, bring it into your own body and you just have to stand by and watch is heartbreaking. This could be my daughter. This could be me. I cry even as I write this because I know how hard it is to be strong when you just want to hide your head. I have been through that part. But I want Amanda to know no matter what they say there is hope and you can beat this disease.
We can’t help with the emotional part of fighting this disease but the financial burden is something people can help with by attending the benefit, or if you can’t attend by donating to Amanda through http://www.gofundme.com/bjzizg
Sincerely,
Betty Owens
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If we all rise together for this challenge, with all the heart and energy we can give, we can make a profound difference!
Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,
I am writing on behalf of my niece, Amanda Danisas. Some of you may know Amanda, and many may not. Amanda is a 29-year old wife and mother of two children, recently diagnosed with stage four neuroendocrine carcinoma. This is a very rare and aggressive type of cancer.
As a mother, I cannot imagine receiving that kind of news about my child, or any other family member. The fear, uncertainty and pain of knowing that your child and her family are suffering each day in so many ways is heart wrenching.
Many times family and friends alone, do not have the resources needed to meet and sustain the financial burden that has fallen upon a loved one.
I would like to take this opportunity to reach out to family, friends, co-workers, church members, friends of friends, and the community to please share this with any and everyone. If we all rise together for this challenge, with all the heart and energy we can give, we can make a profound difference!
There will be a benefit on behalf of Amanda, on October 24, 2014, held at the RSVP Event Center, 453 Wards Corner Rd, Loveland, Ohio 45140.
Sincerely,
Jean Margalli
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U.S. Supreme Court delays start of Ohio early voting
WASHINGTON — Providing barely 16 hours’ notice, the U.S. Supreme Court has delayed early voting in Ohio that had been scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. today.
Instead, early, in-person voting will begin a week from today, as originally set by state officials, and consist of nearly 30 percent fewer hours than ordered by a federal judge earlier this month. Read on at the Columbus Dispatch...
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"Come Join the Fight in Black & White"
by Penny Myers
If you are looking for a way to make a difference, I know your support of this cause would be so appreciated. (More on Amanda's story . . . and how YOU can help her)
We have been personal friends of the Fair family for a long time. Scott Fair, Randall Dunn and my husband donated untold hours and travel to give back to the community as baseball coaches for many years. I cannot even begin to account for the help they gave to many young boys who showed an interest in baseball.
Throughout this time, our families became great friends. As the children matured and grew up, everyone became busy with their lives and we did not get to spend as much time together. This spring, my son who is now 21 joined up with his old friends once again and began playing in a softball league. As fate would have it, we all were once again connecting with each other. We were so saddened to hear about Amanda's diagnosis and wanted to do whatever we could to help.
Amanda is a young mom of two sweet children, Boston, her son who is three and, Bailee, her daughter who is two. She was diagnosed with a rare cancer the beginning of this summer. She is fighting this disease and submitting to every treatment, in an attempt to beat this diagnosis and return back to her normal life.
For any of you parents, you know that you would fight or try anything to have more time with your children. She is no different. She is looking for a break and some help. The Fair family is doing everything they can think of to support their daughter and her family.
They need help.
There is an event to help support Amanda in her fight, "Come Join the Fight in Black & White". It is at the RSVP Event Center on Wards Corner Road on October 24th.
We will be there to help Amanda and the Fair family. We are hoping you can attend as well. If you can't come, there are other ways you can help support this young mother. Scott has listed them in his posting.
Randall Dunn is a member of the "5IVE STORIES" band. They are a fun group of musicians with a broad range of music. I know they will offer an entertaining evening for everyone in attendance.
If you can find it in your heart to help, I know it will not go unnoticed. Please remember Amanda. She is just asking for more time to spend with her children and I know that everyone can understand and empathize with that.
Thank you for anything you can do to help.
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An invitation from The Clermont County Opiate Task Force:
Monday, SEPT 29 • 6-8 PM
Miami Township Civic Center
Is the abuse of heroin or prescription opiates having a negative impact on your life?
Do you want to help fight the epidemic in Miami Township and Clermont County?
The Clermont County Opiate Task Force has organized a town hall meeting on Monday, SEPT 29 • 6-8:00 pm at the Miami Township Civic Center (6101 Meijer Dr • 45150) for a discussion on addiction, available resources, and plans to address the opiate epidemic in Miami Township and Clermont County.
We need your help & input!
This event is hosted by the Miami Township Police Department, Milford Police Department, Miami Township Fire/EMS, Clermont Mental Health & Recovery Board, Clermont County Public Health, and Partners for a Drug-Free Milford Miami Township - in partnership with the Clermont County Opiate Task Force.
For more information, please call (513) 248.3725 or contact any of the hosting agencies.
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ENGINE DEDICATION & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Saturday, OCT 4 • 1 PM
The Central Fire Station, 5888 McPicken Drive
Join the Miami Township Fire/EMS as they dedicate three new fire engines and place them into service in the community. There will also be an ice cream social and past member reunion – the public is encouraged to attend.
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Loveland superintendent opens his office to visitors and plans community coffees for October
Loveland Superintendent Chad Hilliker will hold an “Office Hours” event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. Please contact Julie Dunn ([email protected]) to reserve a time slot. That meeting opportunity will take place at the Board of Education Administrative Office Building at 757 South Lebanon Road in Loveland.
Mr. Hilliker will also hold “Community Coffees” two dates in October:
• 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Loveland Starbucks
• 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Branch Hill Coffee, 371 Bridge Street, Loveland
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Please join Amanda in her fight against Stage 4 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
Ticket price includes live music by "Five Stories", dancing, split-the-pot, silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, beer, soft drinks, desserts and coffee. Wine and cocktails will be available on a cash basis.
~ Black & White Dressy-Casual Attire ~
More on Amanda's story . . .
Amanda Danisas, a 29-year old, hard-working wife and mother of two young children, recently visited her gynecologist for a routine yearly checkup. The doctor found cancerous cells and performed a standard procedure to remove the cells. After a biopsy was done on the cells, Amanda was called back to the gynecologist office on June 12, 2014, and was told they were cancerous cells.
Amanda was referred to an oncologist who then did a number of tests including a PET scan. Amanda and her family were called into the oncologist office the next day and were told the devastating news- Amanda had cancer and it has metastasized to her cervix, pelvic bone, lymph nodes, liver and lung. Amanda had a liver biopsy the next day and was told she has Stage 4 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma. Five days later, Amanda began her first round of chemo, on what may be a long fight against this rare disease.
Neuroendocrine Carcinoma is very rare. It is estimated that fewer than 2,000 new cases occur in the United States each year. Amanda, her doctors, and her entire family are committed to aggressively attacking the cancer cells so that she can soon get back to living a normal life and being a mother to her children, Boston (age 3) and Bailee (age 2).
Now in her fourth round of chemo, Amanda's treatment and recovery from treatment consume most of her and her husband's time and energy. They have both lost time at work and, struggle with paying the outrageous medical expenses that have accrued thus far. Although Amanda's family have helped assuage some of the financial burden of the portion of medical bills not covered by insurance as well as household expenses, bills are quickly surpassing financial resources. Amanda's treatment is on-going and it is undetermined when she will be able to return to work full-time.
Amanda's battle is going to be an up-hill fight; especially long and arduous due to the advanced stage and pervasiveness of her cancer. We hope that you are able to join in this effort to support Amanda.
Four Ways You Can Help:
1) Attend "Come Join the Fight in Black & White" at RSVP Event Center on Friday, October 24th. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite or by calling RSVP at 513-965-0511.
2) Contribute a donation item, service or theme basket for silent auction, taking place at the event. (Contact Scott Fair, 513-652-9116)
3) Make a deposit to the bank account set up to help defray medical costs at any PNC bank location. Make the check out to Amanda Fund for Amanda Danisas.
4) Make a donation via the Facebook Page, Amanda Fund, and clicking on the link http://gofundme.com/bjzizg
Please contact Scott Fair at 513-652-9116 for more information.
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Read about the band, 5ive Stories
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With the motto “People helping People”
The Loveland Fraternal Order of Eagles #3006 held their annual Christmas in July and it was an avalanche of kindness. They raised more than $14,000 for local charities. (Photos provided)
Children’s Hospital Medical Center received - $7079.27 and lots of toys.
The Loveland Initiative and Ohio Valley Voices each received $3539.64
Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The money was raised through sponsorships, games, silent auctions, raffles, etc.
The day began with breakfast being served by the Eagle Riders at 8 AM. The Eagle Riders then host a Poker/Toy Run, with kickstands up at 10 AM. The riders visited and collected toys and donations at 5 local FOE clubs.
Beginning at noon, the event welcomed the entire community, and featured live musical entertainment, silent auctions, raffles, children’s games and the Santa Band performed and welcomed Santa.
The Loveland Fraternal Order of Eagles #3006 has maintained a presence in the community since 1949 and currently hosts more than 700 Aerie, Auxiliary and Eagle Rider members. In the past, members have raised and donated more than $35,000 annually to, Granny’s Garden, God, Flag and Country competitions, Loveland, Goshen and Cincinnati Schools, One Way Farms, St. Jude’s, Buckeye Search & Rescue, Stan McCoy Scholarship Fund, Children’s Meeting House, One Sight, various Girl and Boy Scouts troops and many more organizations.
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Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 4th, at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your pets of all kinds!
Epiphany United Methodist Church
There will be snacks for everyone, even the pets.
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Friday, October 31 - between the hours of 6 and 8 PM
Never turn any beggar from your door: panhandler, mendicant, tramp, vagrant, vagabond, hobo; informal scrounger, sponger, cadger, freeloader, bum, moocher, mooch.
Jackson: *holds out hand in cupping position* Please take mercy on a poor boy...
Ryan: Take no notice of the beggar.
Johnny: Yeah, most of them are fakes.
Ryan: Well lets leave the beggar to beg away.
That jive talking cat short changed me. I asked and asked all week and he finally agreed to give up a dozen of them things but he only gave me eleven. When I asked him about it he said, "Well that right there is a beggar's dozen my boy. Beggars can't be choosers, don't ya know."
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Epiphany United Methodist Church is now offering a Divorce Care Support Group. This group will meet every Tuesday at 6:30 PM. If you are interested in being a part of this group please contact the Church off at (513) 677-9866 or [email protected].
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by Terri Rogers
On August 16, The Loveland Initiative, in collaboration with Loveland Interfaith Effort (L.I.F.E.) held the fifth annual Back to School fair for the 2014/2015 school year. The goal of the program was to relieve the financial burden of back-to school-time on families while providing a child with a sense of Pride. We have succeeded in reaching that goal.
This event provided backpacks filled with grade appropriate school supplies, calculators, sweatshirts, shoes, dental supplies, and personal care products to more than 200 students (Pre-K through grade 12) from 110 families in the Loveland City School District. It was a successful collaborative effort of the Loveland Initiative and the Loveland Interfaith Effort. Both agencies signed up families for the event, provided supplies, and coordinated volunteers to execute an event that not only met the physical needs of the youth in Loveland but also equipped families for the challenges of the school year.
In addition to the supplies, the families were able to collect information from numerous community resources that included: the Loveland City Schools (National School Lunch Program, Health Services, and the LAMP Mentoring Program), COOL SCHOOL Tutoring program (information about this resource by The Loveland Initiative) Hamilton Public Library – Loveland Branch (Library card applications, online homework help handouts, after school homework help program, library events, and more!), Loveland Farmers Market (Information on how to use SNAP to buy fresh at the Market and healthy snacks to take home), Northstar Care Center (information about this community resource) and Life Holiday Giving Shop (sign ups for Holiday Food Baskets and the Giving Shoppe).
The event was truly inspiring. Thank you to Charles H. Dater and Target foundations for funding support. We also thank all of our donors that donated items and space to the Back to School fair! Thank you to all of the hard working volunteers who participated in the event. Thank you to L.I.F.E. as well for partnering with us! All of this would not have been possible without the generosity and overwhelming assistance of so many businesses, agencies, organizations, places of worship and our larger community.
Thank you for your support!
Terri Rogers
Executive Director
The Loveland Initiative
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Friday, October 3
Hosted by Milford Miami Ministry & Nelson’s Catering
Drive up, grab your chicken dinner(s) and go! Or stick around to watch Milford High School’s homecoming parade and bid on the silent auction items.
For just $8 you receive a half-chicken (roasted on site by Nelson’s), 2 side dishes and a soft drink/bottled water.
Pre-ordered dinners can be picked up between 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. at Trinity UMC (5767 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Rd., next to Milford Junior High).
All proceeds from this annual event benefit Milford Miami Ministry.
Contact Chris Adams for pre-order tickets or for more information: [email protected] / 513-378-3702.
Your donations will be well spent and greatly benefit those in the community of Milford or Miami Township. Donations will go to well deserving families that might need help putting food on the table or paying bills.
Since 1996 Milford Miami Ministry has helped thousands of families by providing financial emergency assistance and food to those affected by financial downturn in their families.
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by Mark Donahue for Loveland Box Lacrosse League
The Loveland Outdoor Box Lacrosse Arena in Symmes Township was once again the center of summer box lacrosse in the Midwest as the league wrapped up its 9th season in August. This year, the league was bigger than ever! At the youth level, all divisions had 4 teams in each league for 4 different age groups: Novice (U10), Pee Wee (U12), Bantam (U14), and Junior
(U18). Each age group had one game, as well as one practice, each week. At the Men’s Elite level, the league doubled in size to 8 teams for 2014.
In addition to the returning teams (teams based on players from Loveland, Moeller High School graduates, University of Cincinnati players, and the Cincinnati Men’s Lacrosse Club) 4 new teams joined the league (Cincinnati Slowbreakers master’s team, St. Xavier Alumni, Mariemont Alumni, and a mixed team sponsored by Laxland Sporting Goods) and at least 2 other teams were turned away once the league was declared full.
The league featured an extraordinary mix of talent and experience, and it was interesting to see the different styles that teams brought to the box. The UC team, 2013′s last place finishers, came in strong. They played much the same fast-paced, field-based style as last year but with a deeper bench, strong goaltending, and enough speed to rack up wins in 2014. The Laxland and Moeller teams emphasized offense, with considerable talent from a wide range of college programs including Johns Hopkins, Albany, Delaware, Hofstra, Mercyhurst, Siena, Michigan, Vermont and Manhattan. Both teams also featured strong goaltending with Mike Riggall (Bishop Ludden/Potsdam State) returning for the league runners-up Moeller team and local product Jason Susshine (Moeller/OSU) playing solidly in his first season of box goaltending.
The season began and ended with rematches of 2013′s premier matchup - Loveland vs Moeller. Although Loveland defeated Moeller several times the previous year, all of the games were tight, tense, 1-goal games. This year, Loveland added bodies and box knowledge to win games more decisively. Loveland’s defense, anchored by 2012 MCLA DII Player of the Year Matt Dowd (Loveland/Univ of Dayton) and 2014 Southern Ohio High School Player of the Year Tanner Griffin proved the deciding factor in games against teams with stacked offensive talent.
For the tournament at the end of the season, Loveland held off a determined Laxland attack to advance to the finals, while Moeller easily dispatched the Cincinnati Men’s Club, despite a late rally. The finals was another classic Loveland-Moeller battle, that remained within 2 goals until midway through the 4th quarter. A breakaway goal on a long outlet pass by Loveland goalie Sean Murphy (Irish Nationals) to tie the game sparked a surge by Loveland that saw them take their 2nd consecutive title 11-8. Murphy was named tournament MVP.
Since the end of the season, 3 local players have seen time in the semi-pro box leagues as goaltenders: St X Men’s Dustin Gregory, Loveland’s Sean Murphy and Cincy Men’s Club Drew Eppley all seeing playing time for CILL clubs in Detroit and Lansing.
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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.
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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: [email protected]
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Print this flyer for your work place and place of worship: Download Amanda Fund Flyer_interactive web
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Ohioans can start early voting on Tuesday under a ruling today by a panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The trio of judges upheld a preliminary injunction earlier this month expanding the period for early, in-person voting by a week, plus adding weekend and evening hours leading up to the Nov. 4 election. Read on at Columbus Dispatch....
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THINK HUMAN MONOPOLY WITH A TWIST OF SCAVENGER HUNT AND TRIVIA. HILARIOUS FUN FOLLOWED BY A
NIGHT ON THE TOWN!
Geist is German for ghost - perfect! Chappy's will feature Rhinegeist beers
to go with their smoked brisket sausage and chicken samplings.
Saturday October 25th Historic Milford
Halloween Edition has a Monopoly theme!
Roll the dice! go to the community chest! do not pass go! get out of jail free!
bonfires and bands on the "board" See you in Milford!
Event details and
This years Halloween Edition has a whole new and fantastic twist. We have turned the blocked off downtown Milford streets into a fun human Monopoly board event where you can win and lose Monopoly money and even grab a beer and community chest cards at our sponsors bars. Feeling lucky then we will have a few "Chance" stations to try your hand at more play money. Instead of our usual Judges we will have our "Bankers" keeping an eye on the game and the scoring. You will start of with a few Monopoly "fives" at the start and it is up to you and your team mates to see what team can wheel and deal and bring back the most "money" in 90 minutes. Prizes for the best Monopoly Theme Costumes. Then its on to the bars for an evening of Halloween Hilarity food and drink.
Halloween Edition, is a spin off of the Amazing Charity Race. Check it out here.
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Loveland, Oh. - Loveland High Senior, Abby Smith sang God Bless America during half-time of the Loveland Glen Este game last Thursday night at Tiger Stadium. It was Military Appreciation Night.
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by Willie Lutz
Loveland, Oh.- The rough start to the 2014 football season seems to be over as the Loveland Tigers finally seem to be standing strong and upright after an 0-2 start. They escaped in overtime against Oak Hills 14-13 in week three. Last week, on Military Appreciation Night, the Tigers brought their firepower and beat down the Glen Este Trojans 42-27.
The Tigers took a different approach to the offense against Glen Este. In previous weeks, Head Coach Fred Cranford relied on the passing game to carry the team. Junior quarterback Drew Plitt struggled with this, throwing a league worst six interceptions and having the lowest completion percentage in the league, only hitting 39.7% of his targets. Finally, the Loveland running backs were given a chance to fly.
The running attack started early with two first quarter touchdowns from Nate Slagel, including a 49-yard touchdown run that was reminiscent of some of the ones from 2013. Slagel would rush for 71 yards on five attempts before leaving the game with an injury.
Slagel had a great day at 71 yards, but sophomore running back, Luke Waddell hit holes with ease and ran for 217 yards when things were all said and done. The offensive line, who were widely criticized in the previous two weeks finally stepped up. While providing an incredible push for the running backs, they also kept their quarterback upright, with the exception on one sack.
While the offense finally has their wings, the defense is still trying to find a way to turn off opposing offenses. That being said, they’re not too far away from that level. The Loveland defense would maybe allow one touchdown a game if they didn’t give up the “big play”.
The defense has proven time and time again they can stop opposing teams. Players like Colton Lakes and Dylan Norton step up in critical moments and force opposing players to stop before they reach the line of scrimmage. The only problem they have are these plays where they just lose their focus.
Glen Este scored three times on plays where the Loveland defense just seemed to collapse. They had a 60-yard passing touchdown, a 39-yard catch that stuck them in the red zone, and a 77-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. If the Loveland defense would’ve focused every play, they probably would’ve beaten Glen Este 42-0. With an extra day of practice and film to help solve the puzzle (due to the Thursday game), plus the imminent return of the ever-focused senior corner, Jeff Prifti, it’s not unrealistic to expect the Tigers defense to return to 2013 form in the next two or three weeks.
The now 2-2 Tigers head to face the 4-0 Kings Knights, who are outscoring opponents 159-76 this season. The game is Friday at 7 PM.
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Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is Willie Lutz interviewing Loveland High School head football coach, Fred Cranford after their win over Glen Este on Thursday, September 18 at Tiger Stadium.
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Thank you for the overwhelming outpouring of love for Brayden and for our family. We are deeply appreciative of the support and comfort you have collectively extended to us over the course of the last two weeks. We will never forget all of those who “prayed for Bray.”
We thank the first responders and those at Miami Valley Hospital who cared for our precious son. We are deeply appreciative of the students, parents, teachers, coaches, administrators and staff of Little Miami High School, particularly Brayden’s teammates and personal friends. Your ongoing expressions of support and remembrance continually renew our hope and strength.
Pastor Ron Corbin and the members of Fellowship Baptist Church have been with us throughout this trying time. Larry at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home provided Brayden with care and loving attention. We are forever grateful to them, and to all of those who participated in the truly beautiful services celebrating the life of our son Bray.
Thank you to friends, family, coworkers and others for the countless donations, flowers, meals, and the other gifts and acts of kindness that have sustained us. We take comfort in knowing that all of you will continue to treasure Brayden in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Jeanne, Ron and Daniel Thornbury
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An American Hero gives pep talk to Tiger football team
by David Miller,
Loveland, Oh.- The setting was in the Loveland Tiger locker room and on the field last Thursday. It was Military Appreciation Night at Loveland High School.
Before the Tigers took the field against Glen Este, three-time Purple Heart recipient, and recipient of 75 surgeries, Brent "Hoss" Hendricks talked about sacrifice and teamwork. He remained on the sideline, "pushed through the amputation" with "his" team and cheered and coached them to victory.
Hendricks moved to Cincinnati from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center about four months ago. A former starting defensive end on his North Carolina high school football team. Hoss, six-feet, seven-inches tall, went to Iraq to serve his country.
In 2006, a roadside bomb exploded directly underneath the truck he was in after he was sent on a rare day-time mission in the Anbar province to find an insurgent. Hoss didn't have a pulse when his fellow soldiers found him. A doctor declared him dead, but a medic did an emergency tracheotomy to get him breathing again and saved his life.
He next woke from a medically induced coma at Walter Reed Hospital. He would spend the next seven years at Walter Reed recovering from a leg amputation, his jaw being broken in many places, among other things, and the reconstruction of his remaining leg. During one surgery on his back, his heart stopped again. Later, his third heart-stopping event was when a doctor struck a nerve which caused his heart to stop beating. They had to "shock" him back to life.
Hendricks has also dealt with the loss of his mother and father in recent years. Heart stopping.
Six months ago, Hoss completed his 75th, and hopefully he said, his last, surgery. Loveland Athletic Director, Julie Renner, wrote in an announcement read to the fans last Thursday, "He is a true American hero. Hoss has been honored with three Purple Heart awards by the United States government and can motivate about any human being."
The Loveland community would like to welcome and thank Brent “Hoss” Hendricks for speaking with our boys tonight and for all his outstanding service to our country. - Jullie Renner
Hendricks is still an athletic. He plays golf and rides an adaptive hand cycle.
At the end of his pep talk in the locker room Hoss took off the Army tee-shirt he was wearing, reveling the scar on his throat. Pointing to the deep scar, he told his new team, "This is actually where I died in combat and got brought back." He replaced the Army tee with a camouflaged one that had a Loveland Tiger paw and read, "This we'll defend."
"Being together to pick each other up, you know when you fall down."
After donning the Tiger shirt, he somewhat apologized saying, "I know I'm still going to stick out a little bit." However it wasn't just Hoss' large frame, but his enduring courage, that stood out on the sidelines. When he got the shirt on, Hoss said, "Wearing this shirt is an honor. Let's stick together, on and off the field. "
Hoss told the Loveland team to stick together, because he knows life can "change in a second." Let's not let him down.
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BATAVIA, Ohio – At 4:05 PM Monday, the Cincinnati Bell 911 system for Clermont County and other 911 centers malfunctioned. This left 911 operators unable to answer 911 and non-emergency calls until 4:38 PM, when the system came back on line. At this time, Cincinnati Bell has not given any insight into the reason for the malfunction.
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by Ann Barfels
The next Loveland Woman’s Club meeting will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the Richardson House at the Loveland Historical Museum. Joe Schickel, author, will be the guest speaker. Hostesses for the meeting are Jean Mitchell, Karen Gardner, Nancy Garfinkel and Amy Ogborn. Devotions will be given by Rae Bauer.
The Loveland Women’s Club had their “wackiest” meeting ever on Tuesday, Sept. 9 when the “Mismatched Potluck Luncheon” took place. All kinds of mismatched paper goods were used for the luncheon but the highlight of the day was the “wacky” outfits the ladies were encouraged to wear. Judged the “wackiest” of all the mismatched were Mildred Jones and Roberta Warman with mismatched shoes, socks, earrings, stripes, plaids, flowers in the hair and more!
The meeting was held at the Richardson House at the Loveland Historical Museum and the guest speaker was Mary Hensley of the Loveland Initiative. $103 was raised for the scholarship fund.
Plans are underway for the annual “Lunch, Cards, Game and Fun Day” to be held on November 19 at noon at the Loveland Presbyterian Church. Chairperson of the event is Pat Furterer. Besides lunch, participants will be able to bid on a raffle, a silent auction and take part in a “wine pull” and split-the-pot.
Tickets for the event are $12.00 and can be purchased from Laurie Gordon, ticket chairman, 683-7760.
This is the largest project the club sponsors during the year and all proceeds are used for scholarships for area students. Last year’s proceeds from the event totaled more than $2800 and two scholarships were awarded.
Thank you.,
Ann Barfels 573-4634
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Three seniors compete to earn some of the $33 million in scholarships to be awarded
Loveland, Oh. - Three Loveland High School (LHS) seniors have been named as semifinalists in the 60th National Merit Scholarship Program. Alex Myers, Lauren Schroer and Alexander Sganga earned the title and the ability to compete for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring.
“As a high school and as a school district – we could not be prouder of what these students have accomplished; this is the culmination of years of focused effort,” said Chris Kloesz, LHS principal. “These three seniors are now proven best of the best for academic achievement in the country.”
The National Merit Scholarship Program recognized two Loveland seniors as commended students for their academic achievement – Erin Glossop and Devin Lally.
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Loveland releases second annual Quality Profile – detailing success from the 2013-14 school year
Loveland, Ohio - A high school ranked in the top five percent of the nation; a state champion football team; more than $13 million student-earned scholarships and more than $1.5 million saved by the district the past three years –
These are some of the highlights featured in Loveland’s 2013-14 Quality Profile.
“This is the story of our district, and we are proud to present this publication to the Tiger Family,” said Loveland City School District Superintendent Chad Hilliker. “Our entire Tiger Staff works each day to help our students grow both academically and socially; the Quality Profile provides our community with an opportunity to see how we really do business at Loveland City Schools.”
Last fall, in the Quality Profile’s debut year, the Loveland City School District was one of more than 20 school districts throughout Ohio releasing this companion to the state report card*. Called a Quality Profile. According to the District, "The report helps characterize the overall educational value of the district in areas that matter most to community members." This year, 50 school districts throughout Ohio are releasing a Quality Profile, with accountability measures that outline a high-quality education including: academics, arts, student leadership and activities, fiscal stewardship, parent and community involvement and student services.
“The 2013-14 school year was one to remember,” said Hilliker. “With the Quality Profile, we have provided our Tiger Family a unique opportunity to reflect on the success of our students, teachers and staff, while we continue to move our district forward and write the next chapter – preparing our students for tomorrow, today.”
Click here to access the Loveland City School District 2013-14 Quality Profile which is available on the district website (www.lovelandschools.org), or simply follow this link.
The Quality Profile is supported by the Alliance for High Quality Education, an education consortium that works to improve educational opportunities for students and to speak for member districts on matters of educational policy and funding.
* Read the Ohio School Report Card for the District...
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Loveland Elementary School - Hamilton County
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Loveland Primary School - Hamilton County
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Loveland High School - Hamilton County
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by Chad Hilliker
Loveland City School District Superintendent
It started out as a conversation among superintendents in our area, and in one year it developed into a state-wide initiative for districts. It is no surprise that the popularity of the Quality Profile has spread throughout Ohio school districts, because Ohio schools recognize the importance of sharing with the community the value we add to the lives of our students every single day.
After Loveland debuted the Quality Profile last year, I honestly questioned how it could get any better. Then, I looked at the report we published this year – a reflection of the 2013-14 school year. I looked at what we’ve added to the original report and what our teachers, staff and students have accomplished across the district – it’s thrilling to see. Now, it is available to you. I encourage you to visit our district website (www.lovelandschools.org) where you can access the complete 2013-14 Loveland City School District Quality Profile. In addition to the full digital report, this year we are also sending each member of the Tiger Family a Quality Profile Executive Summary – so, keep your eye out for this publication to be delivered soon.
As a district, our main objective is to provide a quality education for our students – that’s in the forefront of all the work that we do. From academics to extracurricular activities, from community service to our fiscally conservative operation – the 2013-14 Quality Profile really shows you the depth of what our school district does. And, here’s the amazing part – this is simply the highlight reel – just a piece of what we do all the time. As we begin the 2014-15 school year, we do so with the thought that we must continue to make improvements and look for ways to help our students be competitive in a global society.
I believe the Quality Profile’s purpose is two-fold – it allows us to reflect, as a district, on the wonderful work we do, and, at the same time, it also gives us an opportunity to consider what we can do to build on our success as a district. The story of our district from last year is amazing, and I look forward to reading the future chapters we will write this year. As always, we appreciate how you support our mission of preparing our students for tomorrow, today.
Dedicated to the future of our students,
Chad
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LHS Yearbook Staff uncovers hundreds of extra yearbooks from 1960s through 2013 – offering opportunity to buy to Tiger Family
The Loveland High School (LHS) yearbook staff made a closet-cleaning discovery – hundreds of vintage years from the 1960s through 2013. They are offering the opportunity to all in the Tiger Family to purchase a piece of Loveland history.
If you are interested in a specific year, please email the yearbook staff at [email protected] to determine if that year is available. Pricing is as follows:
The cost of older books is negotiable. Checks should be made out to Loveland High School. Cash also accepted.
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by Brett Griffith
Loveland City School District
Treasurer & CFO
As the chief financial officer of the Loveland City School District my mission is to maintain the fiscal health of our operations so our administrative team and Tiger Staff can fully focus on the education of the 4,700 students we serve. One tool I use to project our financial future is called the five year forecast – and each fall, by state law, it is presented to the Loveland Board of Education. At the September 17 Board Business Meeting, I was pleased with the news we had to deliver: the Loveland City School District is in a healthy financial position.
In Ohio, the funding of schools is shared by the state and local school districts. The Ohio General Assembly determines what an adequate education costs in the state’s biennial education budget. Loveland has grown tremendously in residential construction, but lacks a strong commercial base. Approximately two percent of our total revenue from taxes comes from commercial/industrial, which places a larger tax burden on our property owners for the operation of the schools.
Voters in the Loveland City School District passed a 5.6 mill operating levy in May of 2014; passage of the levy provided our team an opportunity to continue the excellent education we provide to our students, and we offer a sincere thank you to those who supported and continue to support our district. With that gratitude comes an assurance that we will continue to operate in a fiscally conservative manner. Recent examples of our ability to manage expenditures include:
This is a mere snapshot of what my office works to achieve for our Loveland investors each and every day. If you would like more detail about how we do business, please visit our district website (www.lovelandschools.org) and click on “Our Financial Story.” Should you have any specific questions about our district finances, I encourage you to contact me directly. My door is always open.
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Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is Willie Lutz's Post Game Rapp from the Easter Cincinnati Conference opener for the Loveland Tigers. They defeated the Glen Este Trogens 42 -27. Loveland is now 2-2 and travel to Kings (4-0) next Friday.
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| 1st Quarter | GLE | LVL | |||
| LVL | TD | 11:25 | Nate Slagel 6 YD RUN (Evan Burig KICK) | 0 | 7 |
| LVL | TD | 03:18 | Nate Slagel 44 YD RUN (Evan Burig KICK) | 0 | 14 |
| LVL | TD | 10:38 | Drew Plitt 15 YD RUN (Evan Burig KICK) | 0 | 21 |
| 2nd Quarter | GLE | LVL | |||
| GLE | TD | 11:22 | Jacob Hamilton 60 YD PASS FROM Tyler Pilcher (Sam Rowe KICK) | 7 | 21 |
| LVL | TD | 04:43 | Luke Waddell 82 YD RUN (Evan Burig KICK) | 7 | 28 |
| 3rd Quarter | GLE | LVL | |||
| GLE | TD | 03:23 | Jacob Hamilton 9 YD PASS FROM Tyler Pilcher (Sam Rowe KICK FAILED) | 13 | 28 |
| LVL | TD | 01:59 | Drew Plitt 1 YD RUN (Evan Burig KICK) | 13 | 35 |
| 4th Quarter | GLE | LVL | |||
| GLE | TD | 11:53 | Jacob Hamilton 1 YD PASS FROM Tyler Pilcher (Sam Rowe KICK) | 20 | 35 |
| LVL | TD | 08:48 | Matthew Bezjak 13 YD PASS FROM Drew Plitt (Evan Burig KICK) | 20 | 42 |
| GLE | TD | 08:33 | Jacob Hamilton 77 YD KICKOFF RETURN (Sam Rowe KICK) | 27 | 42 |
Continue reading "Big conference win 42-27 over Glen Este" »
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Loveland, Ohio - Granny’s Garden School invites the community to join them for their annual Harvest Celebration on Sunday, September 28 from 1 until 5 PM in the school gardens at Loveland Elementary and Primary Schools, on Loveland Madeira Road. The family celebration will feature a variety of fun, festive activities including arts and crafts, free food tastings, free mini-pumpkins for kids and more.
New this year, the Harvest Celebration will feature the final opportunity for adults and kids to join Granny’s Garden School’s “Harvest for the Hungry,” to glean the excess bounty of produce from the gardens, which will be donated to area food pantries and soup kitchens. Kids can taste baby green beans or yellow or “black” cherry tomatoes right off the vine; they have been grown organically and washed by Mother Nature. The program has donated nearly 500 pounds of produce so far. People can sign to harvest with Granny or one of the Garden Educators by going to the Granny’s Garden School website at www.grannysgardenschool.org.
Other activities at Granny’s Garden School Harvest Celebration include:
· Granny’s Little Pumpkin Patch
Kids can stop by to receive a FREE mini pumpkin from Granny. A great fall photo opportunity – bring a camera!
· Free Food
Sample delicious fresh, fall fare prepared from The Veg Head and Take Home Tano.
· Glue Fest
A “recycled” favorite! Back by popular demand, this fun station lets little artists make masterpieces from anything that can be glued on or glued onto.
· Take Apart Table
Do you have a kid who’s always asking how things work or what’s inside things that“go?” Let them stop by this station to take apart small appliances and other gizmos.
· Free Bouquets and Garden Tours – to Music!
Pick a free bouquet of flowers from our extensive gardens, walk the nature trail and garden paths or sit in the perennial gardens and enjoy a performance by the Loveland String Quartet
Granny’s Garden School’s Harvest Celebration is part of Cincinnati’s Great Outdoors Weekend. For more information about Granny’s Plant Sale or any other Granny’s Garden School programs, visit www.grannysgardenschool.com, call 513.324.2873 or email Roberta Paolo (Granny) at [email protected].
About Granny’s Garden School
Granny’s Garden School was founded in 2002 by a grandmother who wanted to give children the opportunity to pick flowers. She began with a flower garden at Loveland Primary School - where her grandchildren were in the first and second grades. Today, with more than 100 vegetable gardens, a large herb garden, many flower gardens, a three-quarter mile nature trail and an apple orchard, the little flower garden is now one of the largest and most comprehensive school garden programs in the country. It is located on the 24-acre shared campus of the Loveland Primary and Elementary schools attended by all of the district's first-fourth grade students. Though based on school grounds, Granny's Garden School is a separate 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization funded by individual donations, foundation grants and various fundraisers. Services are provided to the school system free of charge.
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The purchase of reusable lunch trays for four Little Miami school buildings is saving money and reducing waste. Yet perhaps the best benefit comes from their increased size and what that provides: more room for fruits and vegetables. “The new trays are bigger and easier to carry,” said Rachel Tilford, Little Miami’s food service director. “Now students walk through the line, go over to the fruits and vegetables, and get more on their tray.” Read on...
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Duke Energy will be performing inspections on its gas metering equipment and piping in buildings in the Loveland, Milford, Montgomery, Day Heights, and Indian Hill area during the next two weeks. The inspections are required by the US Department of Transportation. Duke Energy contracted with Southern Cross to complete these inspections at residences and businesses with inside gas meters. The technicians will be readily identifiable by wearing a visible Southern Cross picture ID on the outside of their uniform and having a contact phone number for the customer to call for verification of the Duke Energy inspection. More information can be found by clicking here.
Southern Cross may send a letter via U.S. mail or make additional telephone calls to premises where they have not been able to make contact to obtain an appointment to complete the inspection.
Customers that have natural gas meter installations located on the outside of their homes or businesses do not need to have this inspection performed. Duke Energy employees routinely perform outdoor leakage surveys and will perform the inspection of those natural gas meter locations for leakage and corrosion control.
If you have difficulty contacting Southern Cross to schedule an appointment, please contact Duke.
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For those who wish to memorialize Brayden Thornbury, a number of opportunities exist.
In lieu of flowers, the Thornbury family asks that memorial contributions be directed in Brayden's memory to the Brayden Thornbury Memorial Fund, in care of any PNC Bank. If mailing a check, mail it to PNC Bank, Maineville, OH 45039. Checks should say "Brayden Thornbury Memorial Fund" in the memo line.
Fellowship Baptist Church is also collecting donations for the Thornbury family. Checks can be made out either to the church or to the family and mailed to Fellowship Baptist Church, P.O. Box 219, Maineville, OH 45039. Checks should say “Thornbury family” in the memo line.
This Sunday (Sept. 21), Skyline Chili of River's Bend is donating 10% of each check to the Thornbury family. A jar will be placed at the counter for additional donations to the family.
The Race for Hunger 5K, to be held Oct. 11 in South Lebanon, will donate 25% of its proceeds in Brayden's name to the orphanage in Uganda he visited this summer. For info and registration, click here.
A fund-raiser in Brayden's name is being planned for Oct. 19, though details have not yet been announced.
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On September 8, POP Kids School located at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church opend its doors to 135 children in new space which was built along with the church expansion this past year.
Three new classrooms with restrooms and sinks in each room are added to two other existing classrooms. In addition to the new classrooms, the school features new playground equipment in a fully fenced in area, covered walkway for drop off and pick up, and automatic door for wheelchairs and strollers.
The school offers half day classes for 2 1/2 year olds through Pre-K. The school is located at 101 South Lebanon Road. For information regarding classes, call (513) 683-1600 or popkidsschool.com.
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Tiger students and parents invited to attend debut college and career event September 25 with keynote speaker Anthony Muñoz
Loveland, Oh. - The Loveland City School District has announced a partnership between Loveland High School (LHS) and Loveland Middle School (LMS) to host a debut college and career evening 7 PM, Thursday, Sept. 25, at the LHS Auditorium featuring keynote speaker Anthony Muñoz.
“We are thrilled to provide both our middle school and high school students the unique opportunity to hear directly from such an esteemed member of our community,” said Chris Kloesz, LHS principal.
Anthony Muñoz is one of Cincinnati’s true sports icons. Considered by many as the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history, Muñoz has a record of excellence that is unrivaled in professional football. An 11-time NFL Pro Bowl selection, Muñoz is the only Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in Cincinnati Bengals history. Since retiring, he and his family have remained in Cincinnati, where Muñoz has served as one of the community’s most accessible and involved advocates.
In addition, attendees will learn about career education opportunities available to students at LHS and LMS, along with engaging in a personality assessment activity conducted by Tyler Bradshaw from Miami University.
“This event is about discovering what you are passionate about, and then learning the paths to transform that passion into life success,” said Chris Burke, LMS principal. “That is a valuable lesson for all of us – no matter how young, or how old.”
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