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Recycle your Christmas tree and holiday greenery at the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District’s free program. Yard trimmings drop-off sites will be open on Saturday, January 3 and Saturday, January 10, 2015 from noon to 3 p.m. Christmas trees and other yard trimmings will be turned into compost. Residents must remove all decorations, tinsel, ornaments and tree bags from holiday greenery.
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This class provides a great opportunity to start the New Year with some new ideas, strategies -- and a new perspective on yourself as a mom. If this sparks your interest, I would love to work with you in this class.
Please feel free to Email me with any questions you may have -- or contact me at 513.677.9800.
Wishing you a Happy New Year,
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Deerfield Township will conduct the Christmas Tree Recycling Program again this year at the following locations:
- Cottell Park
- Fleckenstein Park
- Landen - Deerfield Park
Deerfield Township parks are open daily from dawn until dusk. Areas will be sectioned off and posted with signs for township residents to drop off their Christmas trees. Christmas trees will be accepted for recycling through January 18, 2015. Trees will not be accepted after this date.
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If you bought a cut tree for the holidays, remember to “treecycle”: Recycling your cut Christmas tree, so that it can be used as compost or mulch. Recycled trees can also be used in fish habitats, for beachfront erosion or shoreline stabilization projects.
Locally, many communities and the Clermont County Park District offer opportunities to treecycle. Before you take your tree to a collection site or haul it to the curb for pickup, be sure to remove all lights, tinsel and decorations.
Where to go:
Amelia: Curbside pickup is available on Mondays during regular yard waste pickup.
Loveland: The City's Christmas tree collection program will begin on Friday, January 2, and run for three weeks. Crews from the Public Works Department will pass through the City once a week to collect trees from the curbside.
Residents can also call City Hall at 513-707-1439 and leave a message with their address and a crew will pick-up the tree from the curb.
Pick-up is not guaranteed for the same day but residents should set the tree at the curb for collection at the time they call for pick-up.
The City's Christmas tree collection program will begin on Friday, January 2, and run for three weeks. Crews from the Public Works Department will pass through the City once a week to collect trees from the curbside.
Residents can also call City Hall at 513-707-1439 and leave a message with their address and a crew will pick-up the tree from the curb.
Pick-up is not guaranteed for the same day but residents should set the tree at the curb for collection at the time they call for pick-up.
- See more at: http://www.lovelandmagazine.com/blog_index.html#sthash.kCw0LbWj.dpufMiami Township: Residents can bring Christmas trees cleared of all decorations to either Paxton Ramsey Park or Miami Meadows for chipping. Trees can be dropped off seven days a week during daylight hours through Jan. 31. Information, 513-248-3728.
Milford: Christmas tree collection will be held curbside every Wednesday in January. Rid the tree of all lights, tinsel, and decorations. Trees not meeting the above requirements will be left at the curb and not collected. Information, 513-831-7018.
Pierce Township: Residents can bring trees to the Pierce Township Hall through Feb. 1. The drop-off area will be clearly marked in the south corner of the ball field parking lot next to the fire department, 950 Locust Corner Road.
Stonelick Township: Residents can drop their trees cleared of all decorations at the Clermont County Fairgrounds near the horse barns through Jan. 6. Signs will be posted. Information, 513-732-3299.
Union Township: Union Township residents can drop off trees behind the Police Department, 4312 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, from Jan. 1-Jan. 31. The drop-off area will be clearly marked. Information, 513-753-2221.
Pattison Park, Clermont County Park District: County residents can drop off trees lakeside at Pattison Park, 2228 U.S. 50, Batavia, through Jan. 11.
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Christmas tree recycling began on Dec .26 and ends on Jan. 31. The drop-off locations are at Miami Meadows Park (1546 State Route 131) and Paxton Ramsey Park (6265 Price Rd). Drop-off areas will be marked at each of the parks.
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"Rid your live Christmas tree of all lights, tinsel and decorations before placing it at the curb."
Christmas tree collection will be every Wednesday in January. Trees not meeting the above requirements will be left at the curb and not collected. If you have any questions, call the Administration Office at (513) 831-4192.
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Rumpke will pick up Christmas trees, wreaths and evergreen swags at no additional charge on the first three Saturdays in January. No yard waste stickers will be required for this pickup.
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Symmes Township will conduct the Christmas Tree Recycling program for its residents this year from December 26, 2014 through January 18, 2015 at the Township Administration building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. A designated area will be sectioned off in the back of the building for residents to drop off their Christmas trees. Please remove all ornaments, tinsel and plastic wrapping beforehand. The Township will recycle the trees into mulch for use in the parks.
For more information, please contact the Township office at (513)683-6644.
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Loveland. Ohio - The City's Christmas tree collection program will begin on Friday, January 2, and run for three weeks. Crews from the Public Works Department will pass through the City once a week to collect trees from the curbside.
Residents can also call City Hall at 513-707-1439 and leave a message with their address and a crew will pick-up the tree from the curb.
Pick-up is not guaranteed for the same day but residents should set the tree at the curb for collection at the time they call for pick-up.
NFPA encourages prompt removal and disposal of Christmas trees
Nearly 40 percent of Christmas tree home fires occur in January
“Christmas trees are flammable objects. The longer they’re in your home, the more they dry out, making them a significant fire hazard,” said Lorraine Carli, the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) vice president of Outreach and Advocacy.
NFPA statistics show that nearly 40 percent of home fires that begin with Christmas trees occur in January. Although these fires aren’t common, when they do occur, they’re more likely to be serious. On average, one of every 40 reported home structure Christmas tree fires resulted in a death, as compared to an average of one death per 142 total reported home structure fires.
While many people choose to keep their Christmas trees and holiday decorations up for a few weeks after the holidays, the continued use of seasonal lighting and dried-out trees after the holidays presents increased fire risks.
“Our hope is that once people understand the fire hazards associated with Christmas trees, particularly as they continue to dry out over time, they’ll choose to remove them promptly,” said Carli.
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By Chad Hilliker,
Loveland City School District superintendent
At the Loveland City School District we strive to develop a culture of kindness. Part of this initiative is articulated in the My Voice, My Choice program – a program that operates under the belief that we all have a voice, and we have to make a choice if we will promote kindness. We are lucky to have many dedicated people who help make this program possible in each of our schools. Every October the district kicks off a month-long kindness campaign using the My Voice, My Choice platform but with a unique theme. This year, our theme is “Be an Upstander.”
So, what is an Upstander?
It’s actually pretty simple. When they see something that is not right, or they know somebody needs help – they step in. They serve as an Upstander for others. We want our Tigers to know that we are here to care for other people – we care for their feelings, we care for how they are treated, and we care for them as a person. And, that’s what’s really important.
Our goal is help students know that we support their positive behavior. We also have speakers who come in and reinforce the idea of treating others with care and respect. This year Justin Bachman, a former Loveland student, came to talk to our middle and high school students. He focused on the importance of self worth, the impact of exclusion, being an Upstander and Living Loud – being proud of who you are and being true to yourself. We are glad that Justin could share his message with our students and help them make a difference for others.
The district makes a point to recognize students who have decided to be Upstanders in their schools. Now, we are preparing to share those stories with you, our Tiger Family. You will now see a Quick Link on our district website (www.lovelandschools.org) called My Voice, My Choice. This link will keep you informed about all of the ways the district is working to create a culture of kindness, and it will feature the Loveland Upstander students who we are so proud to congratulate. I encourage you to take the time to take a look at our My Voice, My Choice program; this is just one more way the Loveland City School District is Preparing Students for Tomorrow, Today.
Dedicated to the future of our students,
Chad
Loveland City School District
Superintendent
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Stranger Danger
Kindergarten and first grade students at Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) had a 'uniformed' teacher as Loveland Police Officer Fred Barnes, who also works for the district as a resource officer, presented a lesson on Stranger Danger.
“We thought Officer Barnes was the perfect person to teach the students about how to stay safe,” said Kyle Bush, LECC principal. “The fact is – our students need to be aware of how to react if they are ever approached by a stranger; the lesson is a very important one.”
The Stranger Danger presentation was an idea that developed out of LECC’s School Safety Committee.
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Superintendent Chad Hilliker to address Tiger Family January 14
The Loveland City School District invites all members of the community to attend the State of the Schools presentation Wednesday, Jan. 14, in the Loveland Middle School Auditorium.
The event will feature light refreshments and a performance by Loveland Elementary School’s Mallet Madness from 6:45 until 7 PM, with Superintendent Chad Hilliker presenting the keynote address promptly at 7 PM.
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All aboard!
From the Polar Express to gingerbread construction – it’s creative learning, holiday style, at LECC
Signs for the Polar Express decorated the halls of Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) the days leading up to the Winter Break – as Kindergarten Teacher Lisa Schmidt joined creative forces with LECC teachers Jessica Ritz and Rebecca Eldred to turn holiday fun into important lessons. The teachers collaborated to plan activities that allowed students to learn about math and reading while visiting stations set up inside different classrooms on a “Polar Express” tour.
“In my room we discussed how to make hot chocolate, then developed that discussion into a writing project,” explained Schmidt. “We all sipped on the hot chocolate we made and enjoyed it to a reading of the book the Polar Express.”
Upstairs from Mrs. Schmidt’s room, LECC Teacher Shari Rush navigated a miniature construction project – the assembly of gingerbread houses – a two-week project that helped students understand important elements of reading and writing.
“First, we read many different versions of the story about the gingerbread man, and then we compared and contrasted story elements – characters, setting, plot, ending,” said Rush. “We also have been writing class letters and receiving letters from the gingerbread man who ran away from our room. He has been sending us "selfies" and clues from all over the building.
“In addition, to designing our gingerbread houses, we made blueprints of the structures we were going to make, and the students had to label their blueprints with the names of all the candies they wanted to use. Once the houses were finished we did some gingerbread house math and we counted and graphed the different types of candies we used comparing our results.”
“Learning is fun – it is a creative process,” said Schmidt. “And, ultimately that is what we want our students to experience.”
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Loveland High School (LHS) in partnership with Cohen Recycling is setting up an electronics recycling event that will run from Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 9, during normal school business hours, with additional hours from noon until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.
This event is open to all community members with old electronics to recycle, and that includes anything with a cord (hair dryers, drills, blenders).
The electronics recycling program is part of the LHS Environmental Science Program, and is a student-initiated, student-run event designed to show the importance of recycling and reusing all appropriate materials – not just paper and plastic.
"I hope this drive will be able to show students the importance of recycling and saving the environment for many years to come," said LHS Environmental Science Student Emma Berryman.
Please note: There will be a $5 charge to recycle any television.
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LOCATION: Wildflower House, 210 W Loveland Ave — in Historic Loveland near the bike trail.
The Joyful Rebels class offers a detailed approach that you can easily learn and implement for raising girls who are resilient, confident and joyful. This step-by-step class will change the way you think about yourself and what it means to be a mom — and, in the process, will give you the insight and tools to transform your relationship with your daughter.
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Loveland, Oh. - Around the holidays, residents can expect a shift in the trash pick-up schedule provided by Rumpke. Trash is not collected on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so all other trash days are moved back one day.
Customers with service on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will not be affected by Christmas Day. Waste and recycling service will not occur on Thursday, December 25, and collection will be delayed one day for the rest of the week following Christmas Day.
For example, if your trash would normally be picked up on Thursday of next week, then it will now be collected on Friday, while pick-up normally scheduled for Friday will be collected on Saturday.
The same schedule will apply the week of December 29, 2014 – January 3, 2015 for New Year’s Day. The normal schedule will return beginning the week of January 5.
- See more at: http://www.lovelandmagazine.com/blog_index.html#sthash.aQbNqeKj.wDqZly1e.dpufLoveland, Oh. - Around the holidays, residents can expect a shift in the trash pick-up schedule provided by Rumpke. Trash is not collected on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so all other trash days are moved back one day.
Customers with service on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will not be affected by Christmas Day. Waste and recycling service will not occur on Thursday, December 25, and collection will be delayed one day for the rest of the week following Christmas Day.
For example, if your trash would normally be picked up on Thursday of next week, then it will now be collected on Friday, while pick-up normally scheduled for Friday will be collected on Saturday.
The same schedule will apply the week of December 29, 2014 – January 3, 2015 for New Year’s Day. The normal schedule will return beginning the week of January 5.
Loveland, Oh. - Around the holidays, residents can expect a shift in the trash pick-up schedule provided by Rumpke. Trash is not collected on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so all other trash days are moved back one day.
Customers with service on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will not be affected by Christmas Day. Waste and recycling service will not occur on Thursday, December 25, and collection will be delayed one day for the rest of the week following Christmas Day.
For example, if your trash would normally be picked up on Thursday of next week, then it will now be collected on Friday, while pick-up normally scheduled for Friday will be collected on Saturday.
The same schedule will apply the week of December 29, 2014 – January 3, 2015 for New Year’s Day. The normal schedule will return beginning the week of January 5.
- See more at: http://www.lovelandmagazine.com/blog_index.html#sthash.aQbNqeKj.wDqZly1e.dpufLoveland, Oh. - Around the holidays, residents can expect a shift in the trash pick-up schedule provided by Rumpke. Trash is not collected on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so all other trash days are moved back one day.
Customers with service on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will not be affected by Christmas Day. Waste and recycling service will not occur on Thursday, December 25, and collection will be delayed one day for the rest of the week following Christmas Day.
For example, if your trash would normally be picked up on Thursday of next week, then it will now be collected on Friday, while pick-up normally scheduled for Friday will be collected on Saturday.
The same schedule will apply the week of December 29, 2014 – January 3, 2015 for New Year’s Day. The normal schedule will return beginning the week of January 5.
- See more at: http://www.lovelandmagazine.com/blog_index.html#sthash.aQbNqeKj.wDqZly1e.dpuf
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The sermon by Rev. Dr. Stephen Swisher, Senior Pastor of Epiphany United Methodist Church on December 21st the Sunday before Christmas.
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Past Hold On Talent Slam winner receives 2014 Ohio Music Award
Olivia Frances' song, “Back to Happiness” was recently chosen as the “Best Pop Song” in the 2014 Ohio Music Awards. She said, "I am humbled and honored to have won this award."
She decided to submit that particular song for consideration because it has always gotten a positive response from listeners. People seem to love the feel good, upbeat tone of the song and obviously the judges agree.
The Ohio Music Awards strive to celebrate the rich musical tradition in the State of Ohio. Each year, they award their “Best of” in numerous categories to show how music from different genres can be interwoven to tell a greater story about music in the State of Ohio.
Olivia said, “I am completely humbled and amazed by how this one song that I started writing on the front porch of my house in the summer, has blossomed into its own being. I am so grateful to receive this award and I’d like to thank my parents, family, and friends for their continuous support.”
Olivia is a member of the Nashville Singer-Songwriter Association – with chapters in Cleveland and Cincinnati – and firmly believes in their motto; “It all begins with a song.” She puts this into practice by continuing to write and create new material with the hope that another one of her songs will touch someone and help bring the world together through her music.
Read more about the original music competition here.
The Ohio Music Awards is committed to celebrating and recognizing the rich and diverse music of Ohio’s artists by awarding Best of Ohio Music Awards in a variety of genres. The Ohio Music Awards are open to Ohio artists whose original recordings are either recorded, produced or mixed primarily within the state of Ohio.
Olivia Frances is a past winner in the Hold On Talent Slam in Loveland sponsored by Loveland Magazine and Epiphany's A.S.A.P. You can see Olivia's performance in the 2012 competition here: The HOLD ON Talent Slam HD Video.
“Head to Toe” Remix
Don’t forget to download my “Head to Toe” remix before December 31st! All proceeds go to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, which supports music education in public schools. You either buy the song for $1 or donate more.
Here is a holiday message from Olivia...
I really can’t express how thankful I am for you support. I created a holiday video with photos of co-writers, mentors and friends I met in 2014. From Cincinnati to Austin to Nashville, this year has been full of adventure and great surprises!
| UPCOMING SHOWS |
| Jim Oliver's SmokeHouse | Monteagle, TN | Sat Jan 17 2015 | 08:30 PM | |
| Commodore Grille | Nashville, TN | Thu Feb 05 2015 | 10:30 PM |
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On Saturday, January 24, 2015, from 6 PM until mid-night, the Loveland Athletic Boosters will host their Sixth Annual Tiger Ball to raise money for student athletes in grades 7-12. This fun night out will be held at Oasis Conference Center in Loveland and will include dinner, music, dancing, raffles, and a live and silent auction. You can bid on gift baskets, entertainment packages and more, and take a chance in the Black Diamond Candy Raffle to win a black and white diamond ring in sterling silver, (1-1/2 ct. t.w. valued at $1200).
Last year the Boosters had record attendance and reached close to 500 participants.
Register now to attend:
www.lovelandathleticboosters.com. You can also go to the website and print a form and mail a check. Electronic registration will close on Monday, January 19th at midnight.
Register by January 5th to for a chance to win a 5-day cruise for two, Donated by Ellie Kowalchik, Keller Willams Pinnacle Group, as well as a chance to be included in a drawing for VIP table service at the event - Champagne and tableside server will be provided to the winner for the evening. This VIP drawing will be available to all fully reserved tables.
The Boosters are also now soliciting donations from area businesses for prizes, silent auction baskets, raffles, etc. If your business is interested in donating to this fundraiser or would like to sponsor a special activity at the event, it would be greatly appreciated. All donations will be recognized and you will be provided documentation of your exact donation for tax purposes. If you cannot attend but still would like to make a contribution to the LAB, please make a note on the form and mail your check to: Loveland Athletic Boosters Tiger Ball, PO Box 458, Loveland, OH 45140-0458
If you have any questions, you may contact the fundraiser chairperson, Deb Popp at 513-505-3217 or [email protected]. If you wish to have further information on Loveland Athletic Boosters you may contact Loveland Athletic Booster President, Jeff Williams at 513-623-2463.
About the Loveland Athletic Boosters
Loveland Athletic Boosters (LAB) helps to make a difference in the lives of over 900 local athletes and their families by offering $10,000 worth of scholarships annually, providing sports equipment, enhancing athletic events. LAB has been invaluable to administrative budgets and taxpayers over the years by gifting field turf and a fitness center to the Loveland School District. Keeping facilities up to date is vital to keeping the district competitive on and off the field.
Strong athletic programs breed the competitive spirit that crosses over to strong academics and a stronger community. Join us for a night of fun by celebrating Tiger Pride and help LAB continue to Build Tradition.
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Outstanding Special Education Leader in Ohio nominated for ‘teaching from the heart’
Loveland, Oh. - Loveland Middle School (LMS) Intervention Specialist Carol Huxhold was awarded the 2014 Kathe Shelby Leadership Award in a ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Ohio Special Education Leadership Conference in Columbus.
Huxhold’s nomination came from the parents of an LMS student who described Huxhold as follows, “To say Carol has been a Godsend would be no exaggeration. Simply stated, she personifies the definition of teaching from the heart. Carol is also the consummate professional, engages in research-based best practices and is committed to helping ALL students reach their full potential. Amazingly enough, that support does not end when the bell rings at the end of the day.”
“This is a distinguished honor within the Ohio special-education community, and speaks volumes to the dedication Carol has exhibited to helping all of her students to achieve at the highest levels possible,” said Eric Dool, director of student services. “While there are many qualities that make up an effective teacher, commitment to each student’s growth can be counted among the most important – going above and beyond to ensure that each student has the opportunity to successfully participate in his or her education; Carol has done this.”
Named in honor of Kathe Shelby, the director of the Office for Exceptional Children from 2008 – 2011, the Kathe Shelby Leadership Award is presented yearly to an Outstanding Special Education Leader in Ohio.
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Around 80 students continued tradition of community health
Loveland, Oh. - The Loveland Elementary School (LES) Runners Club celebrated its annual final run for the fall season recently. This year, around 80 fourth-grade students met every Tuesday and Thursday through September and October to promote healthy living.
“I hope our participants are gaining a realization that running can be very satisfying and rewarding,” said LES Teacher Andrew Price, who also coordinates the Runner’s Club activities. “Many of our students – when thinking about running a 5K – probably think to themselves that they would never be able to run three miles. But, after coming to LES Runners Club for a couple of weeks they realize that six laps (the equivalent of three miles) is not as daunting as it first seemed.”
For the final run, runners were joined by teachers and parents; all dressed in their favorite Tiger spirit wear. Even though the fall season is complete – the hope is that the lesson learned is lifelong.
“We encourage our runners to do the annual Tiger Trot at Loveland Intermediate School every spring and for many of them it is their very first 5K race,” said Price. “They are so proud of themselves when they finish and I hope it translates into a lifelong love of running.”
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Loveland, Oh. - Loveland High School (LHS) Senior Casey Smith has been named Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District’s Student Recycler of the Year at a ceremony Thursday, Nov. 13.
“Casey has been an integral part of Loveland's recycling initiative for three years,” said LHS Environmental Science Teacher Tracy Burge. “He has been audacious, dauntless and intrepid in his approach to leading change. He has proven his leadership, initiative, and ambition in his moxie. He has educated hundreds of students who have in turn educated their parents, scout groups, church groups and athletic teams. His impact on the Loveland community has been extraordinary.
“His passion and dedication to recycling and sustainability led him to develop a class that allowed him to implement recycling and composting in the intermediate and middle school cafeterias. Because of his extensive knowledge and experience in recycling, his management and education of student participants, and, his cooperation with staff and custodians, the intermediate and middle school cafeterias are now zero waste facilities.”
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LECC students get up close and personal with science courtesy COSI
Loveland, Oh. - Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) first-grade students got a lesson in slimy science when COSI (Center of Science and Industry) brought its traveling science program “It’s Simply Chemistry” to Loveland Friday, Nov. 7.
“This was an innovative, interactive program designed to stimulate the imaginations of our students,” said LECC Principal Kyle Bush. “COSI allows our young Tigers to explore chemistry through simple experiments designed to introduce new science principles.”
The day began with an assembly introducing the students to how chemistry impacts their everyday lives. COSI’s Chemistry Detective helped solve the mystery of the missing slime ingredients by identifying acids and bases, determining unknown substances, and decoding an invisible message. This fun and educational assembly was followed by hands-on activity sessions during which the students made their very own COSI Super Slime, created endothermic and exothermic reactions, and learned to identify unknown substances using chemistry.
“We sincerely appreciate our PTA for providing such a fun approach to science to our students,” said Bush. “COSI is certainly worth the investment.”
COSI is a hands-on science center located in Columbus, Ohio.
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From the Loveland School District:
We congratulate the four Loveland students selected to participate as members of the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) District 14 Honor Band:
In addition, Armstrong and Karp were selected to play with the Honor Orchestra.
Congratulations to all!
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By Chad Hilliker, Loveland City School District superintendent
Meet Ellie. She is a student at Loveland Primary School; she is the youngest of my three children.
“Dad, do you know how big the government is?”
And, this is a typical question she will hit me with at dinner.
(Did I mention she is in second grade!)
That night at the dinner table, she was able to tell me the why to her question… because her teacher allowed her to explore books that Ellie found interesting. (Future politician? Time will tell.)
For me – when I was a second grader – it was text books, neat rows, raising my hand to speak (not that I did that often), the old movie projector, listening to lectures, completing workbook pages, taking tests, and a chalk board covered in dust… with a teacher at the head of the class giving instruction.
For Ellie the learning is more student-centered.
The practice Ellie’s teacher has implemented is part of a larger trend we are seeing in education. Education is evolving into a more student-centered environment with greater individual attention, and a personalization of the learning experience through technology. We are seeing the changes inside our Loveland classrooms, which trickle into surprising conversations with our students around the supper table.
As the educational leader of the district, I embrace the way learning is evolving. At Loveland, we will continue to shape a cooperative, purposeful learning experience for the students we serve. Teachers will spend time with smaller groups or individuals to help them grow at their own pace. And, technology will be used to enhance the educational opportunity both at school and at home.
It is a journey; we have not “arrived” at the destination… and – if we are doing it right – we never will.
This holiday season, I wish for you more time to spend around the dinner table with the ones you love – conversing, connecting, and yes – learning. And I leave you with this promise: At the Loveland City School District, the learning will never cease to evolve.
Dedicated to the future of our students,
Chad Hilliker
Loveland City School District
Superintendent
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Loveland, Oh. - The Christmas break from school is the perfect time to practice and prepare auditions for the third, Hold On Talent Slam, coming March 7, 2015. Teens can showcase their performing art in the only local competition that offers cold hard cash, and plenty of it, just for the pure fun of guests witnessing the incredible talent that is the passion of area youth. In it's first two years, $7,000.00 was awarded in prize money. As in the past, first place winners will receive the top prize award of $1,000.00 and every contestant chosen to hit the big stage will receive a cash award.
Ricky Mulvey will return for his third year as emcee, and the talent will be judged by an expert panel of Eta-Omicron Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Teens or their parents can inquirer about how to audition by emailing [email protected]. The audition deadline is Monday, February 9.
To see the marvelous talent competing in the first two Hold On Talent Slams you can watch these two videos:
The HOLD ON Talent Slam HD Video (2013) http://bit.ly/1cIeLz7
Who won the 2014 Hold On Talent Slam? http://bit.ly/OwZyrh
Please forward this story to those teens you know are passionate about their performing art and would like to have the opportunity to perform on the big stage.
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Loveland, Oh. - Around the holidays, residents can expect a shift in the trash pick-up schedule provided by Rumpke. Trash is not collected on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so all other trash days are moved back one day.
Customers with service on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will not be affected by Christmas Day. Waste and recycling service will not occur on Thursday, December 25, and collection will be delayed one day for the rest of the week following Christmas Day.
For example, if your trash would normally be picked up on Thursday of next week, then it will now be collected on Friday, while pick-up normally scheduled for Friday will be collected on Saturday.
The same schedule will apply the week of December 29, 2014 – January 3, 2015 for New Year’s Day. The normal schedule will return beginning the week of January 5.
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"Thank you, thank you ,and keep them coming." -Nancy Sullivan
Loveland, Oh. - Nancy Sullivan said recently on her Facebook page, “The used books, C.D’s and tape donations for 14 year-old Loveland school student, Ethan Kadish are arriving. My studio is beginning to fill with your gently loved and donated items.” Sullivan teaches and sells art in a Loveland studio.
She said she spoke with Ethan's “folks” last week and Ethan is going “day by day” in his recovery. “Imagine how difficult it is for a once thriving and promising teen to have everything be a struggle.”
Ethan Kadish was tragically struck by lightning in the summer of 2013. His survival was a blessing, but life has become a difficult journey of recovery for Ethan and everyone who loves him.
Sullivan says, “I felt that if Ethan was aware that friends and neighbors and well-wisher still care, it may give him more energy and hope.”
In June of 2013, at the URJ Goldman Union Camp Institute, a summer camp near Indianapolis, Ethan was teaching a small group of his peers how to play Ultimate Frisbee when a bolt of lightning, out of a clear blue sky struck him to the ground. Everything changed for Ethan in that one moment. He suffered a severe brain injury.
Today, Ethan still has a long road ahead of him. He has an extensive daily schedule of different therapies seven days per week – all designed to help him reestablish basic sensory connections within his brain. Ethan requires nursing care, receives all of his nutrition through a feeding tube, and needs a wheelchair to get around. He is unable to speak or move independently. Costs of his care is more than $100,000 annually.
The books, C.D.'s and tapes that Sullivan is collecting will be available and on sale at Sullivan’s art studio on Saturday, January 10 at the Loveland Artists Studios On Main, 529 Main Street, in Loveland, Ohio from 4 until 9: PM.
All proceeds from the donations will go to HelpHOPELive and to Ethan, towards his continued recovery.
Nancy asks you, “Please, if you have books etc. please drop them off in the lobby of the art studios and save the date of January 10, and treat yourself to a fun evening where you can find a treasure for yourself."
You can donate by bring items to The Loveland Artist Studios on Main at 529 Main Street from 9 Am until 5 PM.
For information, call Nancy Sullivan at 513-706-3703.
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Kurt Fritzsche, who was in second place at the start of the final round with $13,600, wagered just $399, giving him a total of $13,201 at the end of the show and bragging rights as a "Jeopardy" champion.
Fritzsche, who lives now in Loveland, Ohio, shared a story about his wife during a brief exchange with host Alex Trebek.
Potential contestants are on the list for about 18 months, and were told not to expect a call until at least July. Loveland resident, a Navy veteran, and medical device engineer for Johnson & Johnson, Kurt Fritzsche got a call Sept. 30 that he had been invited to compete.
Four weeks later, Fritzsche was flying out to Sony Picture Studios in Los Angeles.
Follow Kurt Fritzsche on Facebook...
Jeopardy! is on WXIX-TV at 7:30 PM
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States need to invest wisely in health care as well as in the other related factors that contribute to health. High-value health care is as much about how dollars are spent as it is about how many dollars are spent.
From The Pew Charitable Trusts
To provide context for each state’s spending on health care services, the State Health Care Spending Project examined 20 health indicators that show wide variation among states’ residents. Given the complexity of achieving and maintaining good health, direct correlations cannot and should not be made between the health status of the population of a state and the level of its health care spending. High-value health care is as much about how dollars are spent as it is about how many dollars are spent.
Read Tracking Key Health Indicators: Providing Context for State Health Care Spending for the full analysis.
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by David Miller
Maineville, Oh. - “This has truly been a dream come true,” said hunter Mike Behrmann, “This is a passion. I am so proud to tell my stories to anyone who will listen.” Mike lives just outside of Loveland.
Behrmann said he has been a hunter for many years and harvested a lot of deer, however the last five year has been a rough road. He said, “With all the hard work, blood, sweat, tears, and effort I have put into hunting day after day, daylight to dawn. I lost four whitetail bucks.” In November 2012 he was out on a morning hunt, when he had a “giant” 10 point buck walk into his sites. He made a great shot on him and heard him crash to the ground. “We decided to let him lay, so we eased out of the woods for two hours to give the deer time to rest in peace.” When he returned to retrieve his deer, his tree stand was gone – stolen, along with his buck.
“I was ready to give up at that point. The more I thought about it, I realized I would not let that stop me,” Behrmann said. “For the fact that I have instilled the same passion for deer hunting in my son.”
Then, in the 2013 hunting season, while hunting with his nine year-old son, his son finally got to witness first hand what it is like to harvest a mature whitetail buck. “A buck most men would love to harvest,” said Behrmann. “That will be a moment forever in my heart. That moment, my son with his buck, made me realize that I cannot give up.”
That is a little insight to what Behrmann describes as, "The blood, sweat, tears hunter in him" and what he had been through the last five years.
Fast forward to this past December 2. Behrmann packed up his gear to head out for an evening hunt with his buddy, Anthony Miracle. “We hit our hunting spots at about 1 o'clock and got all set up. At around 2 o'clock I decided to take out my grunt call to do a little grunting and rattling with some antlers.” He decided to grunt with his favorite Primos Bleat Can, a doe in heat call devise. He sat and waited about ten minutes, and repeated the call. As he was looking around, one hillside over from where he was sitting, Behrmann spotted the buck of a lifetime. He picked up his Remington 870 shotgun and the buck was roughly 120 yards-away from him, standing there looking around. Behrmann said, “He had heard my calls, but was unsure witch direction to turn.
“It seemed like I was standing there for hours, which was only a matter of minutes. I started to shake. Nerves. So, I lowered my gun, took a couple deep breathes to calm them. I grabbed my bleat can, turned it upside down one more time. The buck heard it, turned his head at my direction, and started walking towards me. I raised my gun slowly, put my site on him and shot at 75 yards. He ran down the hill toward me, then up the creek about 150 yards and fell. He was down. I met up with my buddy Anthony, told him what happened, and together we headed to retrieve my deer. I was so excited when we walked up on the monster whitetail I started tearing up because I knew I had finally got my buck. As I was standing over-top of him I teared up more, realizing I had had just harvested the deer of a lifetime.”
Behrmann and Miracle sat there and counted the points of this giant “non typical” non-symmetrical antlered Ohio whitetail deer. They could not believe what they we're seeing, a giant, 25-points.
Behrmann said there is no official score yet for his deer, due to a required, 60-day dry time to "set" the rack. He said, “We have an unofficial score from my taxidermist of 219 inches.” The Ohio record is 304 set in 2000 by Michael Beatty.
When arriving home it was cold, dark, and rainy. Behrmann said his wife told him, “Bring it in the house for pics.”
Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine editor, Dan Schmidt wrote, “Might have the coolest spouse ever. I couldn’t help but ask the obvious question: What’s the deal with the buck in the house by the Christmas tree? LOL!"
“I never thought a picture would go so far on social media, and magazines so fast. The outpouring of support has been a major gift, and I am very thankful. I want my story to tell fellow hunters young and old, that no matter how hard you try to achieve a goal... to never give up. To all hunters out there I would say, get your kids involved, and always wear your safety harnesses. Good luck to all.”
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Withrow mounted a very strong final quarter of offense and defense to make it a close game last Friday, but lost to Loveland, 67-64.
Loveland Senior guard, Jack Garry led all scorers with 18.
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The 53rd HOMEARAMA will take place at Willows Bend in Miami Township July 11 – 26, 2015.
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Loveland High School (LHS) in partnership with Cohen Recycling is setting up an electronics recycling event that will run from Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 9, during normal school business hours, with additional hours from noon until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.
This event is open to all community members with old electronics to recycle, and that includes anything with a cord (hair dryers, drills, blenders).
The electronics recycling program is part of the LHS Environmental Science Program, and is a student-initiated, student-run event designed to show the importance of recycling and reusing all appropriate materials – not just paper and plastic.
"I hope this drive will be able to show students the importance of recycling and saving the environment for many years to come," said LHS Environmental Science Student Emma Berryman.
Please note: There will be a $5 charge to recycle any television.
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Looking for Christmas ideas ... how about clay classes (adult, family and youth classes available) or a one of a kind handmade ceramic gift at Whistle Stop Clay Works?
Our studio and gallery will be open:
Monday, December 15 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday, December 17 1pm - 7pm
Saturday, December 20 1pm - 5pm
Monday, December 22 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday, December 23 1pm - 7pm
If that is not convenient, please call 513-683-CLAY (2529) and leave a message, we will call you back and can schedule a time to meet you at your convenience.
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Find the perfect gift for your favorite fisherman at the Holiday Fishing & Tackle Sale at Lake Isabella on Saturday, November 29 and December 13, 2014, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Stop by the Lake Isabella boathouse for 10% off almost everything storewide. Many items, including lures, fishing line, rods and reels, will be marked down by 50%. Get great deals on Quantum combos, Zebco 202 combos and an assortment of floats while supplies last.
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Sat Dec 13, 2014 9am – 3pm Eastern Time |
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Lake Isabella 10174 Loveland-Madeira Rd. Symmes Township, OH 45140 (map) |
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Have your holiday lights lost their twinkle? Drop off broken or unwanted lights at any Great Parks visitor center between December 10, 2014, and January 11, 2015.
Recycling holiday lights instead of throwing them in the trash keeps them out of landfills and gives them a new life. As part of its mission of conservation, Great Parks of Hamilton County is offering six convenient drop-off locations to the public. The lights are collected and recycled by Great Parks’ current contractor for metal recycling.
Marked bins are available at:
Continue reading "Recycle holiday lights instead of throwing them in the trash" »
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Normally when we talk about balancing light on Strobist, it usually means balancing ambient with flash. But getting good photos of holiday lights involves a different kind of light balancing: Continuous ambient with fading ambient.
You don't need a high-end camera for great results. You can use a very inexpensive digital camera and do just fine. You don't even need flash. It all comes down to what time of the day you shoot. And a couple of other little tricks. Read on at Strobist...
If you have skill, or luck... send your photos HERE and Loveland Magazine will share your photos with the community.
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