Loveland Magazine

One year ago: Loveland Tigers took the Ohio Div. II State Football Title

 

 

Following this LINK will take you to the Loveland Magazine coverage of the win in Canton, Ohio when the Loveland Tigers snowplowed through the Glenville Tarblooders in a 41-23 Division II State Championship victory. Watch the video interviews, highlights, and David Burig and Sue LaChapelle's photos. (Click to Watch on Vimeo)

Also watch how the community celebrated their State Football Champions

Also watch the Victory Parade for the State Football Champions

Community celebrates their State Football Champions - See more at: http://davidgmiller.typepad.com/lovelandmagazine/sports/page/12/#sthash.0V9Fb9b4.dpuf

Also watch the screaming fun; What was it like being there? How did it feel?

 

Our coverage would not have been possible without the very generous support of Jarvis Global Investments.

 

Loveland Tigers snowplowed through the Glenville Tarblooders in a 41-23 Division II State Championship victory. - See more at: http://davidgmiller.typepad.com/lovelandmagazine/sports/page/13/#sthash.z2uLdTw7.dpuf

Free Breakfast with Santa at All About Kids at Wards Corner

 

 

Krohn Holiday Programs

 

Going Green for the Holidays  “Be Crafty”

Going Green for the Holidays “Be Healthy & Be Happy!”

The Krohn Zone Presents: Holiday Foods with Chef Ursula

Ten Reeds - An ensemble group from the UC College-Conservatory of Music

The Krohn Zone Presents: The Evergreen Advisor plus Holiday Flower Tips

St. Theresa Brass

Krohn by Candlelight

Santa Visits Krohn

The Blessed Sacrament Handbell Choir

Henri : A Book Signing by Jinny Berten

Dulcimer Performance - Sponsored Cincinnati Dulcimer Society

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Krohn Conservatory Holiday Show 2014 Magic and Mistletoe

 

All Aboard for the holiday show at Krohn!

 

November 15, 2014 – January 4, 2015

Floral Show Delights

Fantastic Train and Historical Botanical Architecture

"Elfie" Photo Contest

Adults $7.00 Children   $4.00 (4 and under free) DOWNLOAD YOUR $1 OFF COUPON

About the Show…

 

 

Miami Township Christmas tree lighting and open house

TREE LIGHTING & OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, DEC 6 • 3:30-5:30 pm
Miami Township Civic Center

Bring your whole family, this Saturday DEC 6, to enjoy a fun filled FREE event. Children can visit with Santa, decorate cookies, have their face painted and make holiday crafts. There will also be carriage rides, live music and the Miami Township Tree will be lit at 5:15 pm.

 

 

 

Loveland from the eye of Robert Montgomery

 

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by David Miller

Loveland Magazine has often touted our river valley as a resort. My neighbor, Chris Springborn opened my eyes to this when he moved next door. When I first met him he said, "Because I wanted to be closer to the river to fly-fish. Loveland is like a resort."

What should have been so obvious, was not. I think because it all seems so familiar most of the time. Yet, it IS for those of us lucky enough to reside here, a retreat. Those of us who both live and work here, a 24-hours a day retreat. Those who call Loveland home and work someplace else, get to come home every night to a resort. There is no other community in the tri-state, where life can be so playful; with parks, nature centers, conservation districts, a 75-mile long biking, walking, and running trail. We have a nationally protected scenic river, running through our HEART where we can swim, fish like Chris, kayak, canoe, or just sit, ponder and write poetry.

Historic Downtown, into the West Loveland Historic District is replete with self-improvement amenities: art studios and art lessons, therapists and counselors to help you grow, thrive, and bloom. Within, are yoga studios, quilter studios and quilting lessons, a music academy, antiques and collectibles, fitness centers, dance and tumbling lessons, pottery turners and lessons, bike buying and rentals, and running shoe shopping,

Or, on the "Scenic" Little Miami, one can take an intermission and capture photos like Robert Montgomery, "...because it calms me down."

No wonder we have traffic problems and squabbles over so called progress or development, when so many "outsiders" flock here in their own spare time... to enjoy us, to take recess.

 

"Backroads" by Robert Montgomery

 

Perhaps no one, has captured our beauty, more beautifully than Loveland High School Senior, Robert Montgomery, through the lens of his cell phone. Robert said about his photo "Backroads", "I was just bored one day an I just decided to walk down to Old Loveland and take Pictures."

Robert said about our resort and his photography:

 

I'm pretty much into nature, fishing, and taking pictures. When I moved to Loveland when I was a little kid, I just fell in love. I just love my hometown its a gorgeous place. And the reason why I like photography is because it calms me down. I just love listening to the nature and what it provides for me.

 

I really do hope Robert likes to take walks to downtown in the snow and shows us his winter-wonderland.

And, I really, really, do hope that Spring hurries so Robert can take us to the places in his resort when it blooms.

Robert said, "I sure wish that I had a better camera, because I love to take pictures." Hey Loveland Magazine readers... that sounds like a challenge! Any thoughts about that - send me a Email.

 

$10 Bonus certificate from Take Home Tano

 

 

Active military exempted from conceal carry law

 

Sen. Joe Uecker (EE'-kur), a Republican from Loveland in southwest Ohio and the bill sponsor, says military members already have extensive firearms training.   Read on at mydailysentintel.com...

 

Lions, tigers and bears for Loveland Intermediate School

 

LIS fifth-grade students Aidan Mancuso, Evan Heckman, Donny Weintz, Luca Aquilino, Jonathan Lauders, Elena Vincenty, Isabella Huff, Livvy Walters, Angela Thomas and Zach Colbert

The Cincinnati Zoo offers a real-life classroom for LIS students

The entire fifth grade class at Loveland Intermediate School (LIS) stepped outside the classroom to learn about animals Friday, Oct. 31; the class enjoyed a field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo!

“This was a wonderful opportunity to bring classroom studies to life for our students,” said LIS Principal Garth Carlier. “It is one thing to read about a tiger, but quite another to watch one in action. We are so fortunate to be able to provide these types of experiences for our students.”

 

LEPTA raises $45,000 to fund learning opportunities for Loveland students

 

 

LECC, LPS and LES students walk a combined total of 710 miles for Walk-A-Thon fundraiser

 

Loveland, Oh. - The Loveland Elementary Parent Teacher Association (LEPTA) raised approximately $45,000 through a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser that included participation of all Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC), Loveland Primary School (LPS) and Loveland Elementary School (LES) students. The money raised will provide additional learning opportunities through programs such as COSI on Wheels, Science Day and field trips.

“There is no question that these LEPTA-funded programs help strengthen and add variety to our existing academic programs,” said Kyle Bush, LECC principal.

“We have sincere appreciation for all our parents and community do to help our school,” said LES Principal Jennifer Forren.

The Walk-A-Thon kicked off Thursday, Oct. 16 and ended Tuesday, Oct. 21 with a different day designated for participation at each building. Students walked a combined total of 710 miles. Loveland businesses supported the Walk-A-Thon by providing more than 100 prizes to use in a raffle that was designed to work as an incentive for students to raise money.

"When the LEPTA voted to change the fall fundraiser to a walk-a-thon we had no idea what to expect,” said LEPTA Walk-A-Thon Co-chair Amy Friday. “We were overwhelmed by the amount of support that we received from our students, parents, teachers, principals and community. The walks were so fun for our students, and I believe the students really felt like they were doing something to help our schools as well."  

“The success of this Walk-A-Thon was a testament to the strong partnership between our district and our community,” said Kevin Fancher, LPS principal.

 

Christmas and Holiday events around Loveland

 

 

 

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Breakfast with Santa at Epiphany on December 6

 

All are welcome on December 6 from 9 until 11 AM when Santa gets to spend some time with your children at Epiphany United Methodist Church. His elves will be serving pancaks, sausage, and coffee.

If you bring your camera you can "selfi" Santa, or capture him with your child as he double-checks his "list".

6635 Loveland-Miamiville Road

 

Deirdre Dyson's show opens Friday at Xavier

 

 

Loveland artist,  Deirdre Dyson has hung more than fifty pieces of her art at the Xavier University Art Gallery. The opening reception is this Friday, December 5 from 6 until 8 PM where you can see "Trees 'n Season",  landscapes of trees in various seasons and stages of their growth.

 

The show will be up until mid January.

 

 

Celebrate Advent with the Grailville International Crèche Collection

 

Beauty, Art, Community, and the Divine. Each a unique expression of the hopeful joy within the Christmas story.

In 1944 Grailville’s founder, Lydwine Van Kersbergen, focused on how exquisite pieces of art impacted the daily life and the prayer life of the women living at Grailville for the Year School. From this sprang the liturgical art program and the crèche became a Grailville tradition.

Selected scenes from the Grailville International Crèche Collection are now on display at the Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive, Loveland, OH. The Museum is open 1-4pm Saturdays and Sundays; admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested.

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Christmas at Glendower in Lebanon

 

 

Bring the whole family to enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful Greek-Revival mansion, which is professionally decorated for the holidays. The theme this year is "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Christmas at Glendower...

 

Loveland Tigers honored by Associated Press football poll

 

The Associated Press released their 2014 All-District football squads:

• First Team honors went to Loveland Tiger players Luke Waddell and Jake Saunders.
• Second Team recognition went to Loveland's Evan Burig.
• Special Mention honors went to Loveland Tiger players Giovanni Ricci, Michael Ralph, and Colton Lakes.

AP All-State Division II Special Mention recognition went to Loveland Tiger players Jake Saunders and Luke Waddell.

 

Little Miami Robotics rookies win major award

 

Aaron Horak, Kyle Evers Smith, Rhett Bendure, and Jaxon Craig. Behind them are coaches Jason Horak and Linda Evers Smith

 

Morrow, Oh. - In their first year doing Lego Robotics, four Little Miami Intermediate School students claimed the Robot Design Award at the Springboro regional tournament Nov. 15, and fared well enough to qualify for the upcoming district championships.

The team celebrating after their highest-scoring round of the competition

Sixth grader Rhett Bendure and fifth graders Kyle Evers Smith, Aaron Horak and Jaxon Craig make up Team MPI (Masters of Programming Insanity). At the Springboro event, competing against 11 other teams in the FIRST Lego League, they came in second in the Robotics Performance portion of the competition. Their design award was one of four major awards given out.

To compete in the regional event in Springboro, Team MPI had to complete a research project and a team build, and also program a EV3 Lego Mindstorms robot. The robot had to autonomously complete a number of tasks on a competition table in a 2.5-minute robot round. During the tournament, the team met with three different judge panels: 1) judges who evaluated their robot design, programming, and problem-solving strategies; 2) judges who looked at their research project, solution and outreach; and 3) judges who evaluated how well the group functioned as a team, and how well they brought the FLL core values to their local community. Judges used a national set of rubrics to help them determine which teams received awards.

In the Robot Design, Research Project, and Core Values, Team MPI received scores of Accomplished/Exemplary with specific strengths called out in Teamwork, Programming, Strategy & Innovation, and Research. In selecting Team MPI as the recipient of the Robot Design award, judges looked for a team whose strategies for solving missions and whose process for understanding and documenting the design process stand out. Judges also evaluated the robot¹s mechanical design, degree of innovation and programming effectiveness to assess overall design quality.

Team MPI¹s robot, named ³JARK,² was a compact, simplistic design built small to maneuver around a very tightly packed robot board, with the tea relying on NASCAR-type rapid Base Attachment changes to accomplish their targeted missions. This strategy allowed the robot to perform flawlessly in the third round of the competition and to place second overall in total points.

The district championships are at iSPACE in Cincinnati on Jan. 10.

 

Dangers of and How to Combat Metal Scrapping, Tires, Meth Labs and Illegal Dumps will be Covered at Environmental Law Enforcement Training Workshop in Milford

 

FREE training workshop in Milford on December 5th

 

Keep Ohio Beautiful announces it’s partnering with Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling to host a FREE Environmental Law Enforcement Workshop from 9 AM until 3 PM. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Leming House, 5951 Buckwheat Road, Milford, OH 45150.

There's Trouble in Toyland 2014

 

 

The 29th Annual Survey of Toy Safety Released by: U.S. PIRG Education Fund

For almost 30 years, U.S. PIRG Education Fund has conducted an annual survey of toy safety, which has led to an estimated 150 recalls and other regulatory actions over the years, and has helped educate the public and policymakers on the need for continued action to protect the health and wellbeing of children.

Among the toys surveyed this year, we found numerous choking hazards and five toys with concentrations of toxics exceeding federal standards. In addition to reporting on potentially hazardous products found in stores in 2014, this installment of the report describes the potential hazards in toys and children’s products.

The continued presence of these hazards in toys highlights the need for constant vigilance on the part of government agencies and the public to ensure that children do not end up playing with unsafe toys.  Read on...

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Survey Finds Dangerous Toys on Store Shelves

 

Whistle Stop ClayWorks continues their Christmas in Loveland tradition

 

5^th Annual Raku Firing and Ornament Painting

 

 

Loveland, Ohio - Last year Whistle Stop ClayWorks offered their first commemorative ornament in a train ornament series. “We introduce a new ornament each December during the Christmas in Loveland celebration. The train series, which celebrates Loveland’s rich railway

You can paint a free ornament, watch the fiery action while warming up at the blazing bonfire

history, is fun for both adults and children to collect“, said Kay Bolin O’Grady, co-owner. “2013 featured the train engine. This year we will have the boxcar available and next year’s ornament will be the caboose.”

Also, ClayWorks started the "glaze your own" complimentary handmade ornament in 2010 during their first year of operation. The first year 150 ornaments were distributed to patrons, that number will increase to 700 ornaments for 2014.

“Please come and take part in the painting, fire and fun. You can paint a free ornament, watch the fiery action while warming up at the blazing bonfire, or relax inside the studio and gallery, said Bolin O’Grady. “Remember to come early as there are a limited number of ornaments, and when they’re gone, they’re gone.” She recommends you come between 3:30 and 5:30 PM to glaze your ornament and insure its spot in the kiln.”

Tim O’Grady, co-owner of ClayWorks, said, “Raku is a unique rapid and spontaneous method of glazing and firing clay which was created in Japan in the 16th century.” The ceramic work is quickly heated to 1820°F in about 45 minutes, removed glowing-red with tongs and placed in a barrel of combustibles such as paper or sawdust. “The pieces are then quenched in water and cleaned to expose the beautiful results of the process. Who can resist seeing this first hand?”, said Tim  O’Grady

“There will also be plenty of one of kind handmade gifts, by local clay artists, in the gallery and gift certificates are also available for the budding artist on your list, “ said Kay Bolin O’Grady.

For more information, call 513-683-CLAY (2529) or visit website .

Christmas in Loveland is Saturday, December 13th, 4 until 9 PM and the estimated times for unloading the kilns are: 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 PM.

 

 

Loveland Woman's club raises $4,500 for scholorship fund

 

Loveland Presbyterian Church was packed for the Loveland Woman's club "Lunch, Cards, Games and Fun" on November 19. Over $4,500 was raised for scholarships for Loveland High school seniors.

Next on the agenda is the Christmas Party at O'Bannon Creek Country club on Dec. 9 at 12 noon. Members are asked to bring sweatpants, lotion, perfume, socks or other appropriate gifts for residents at Loveland Care Center.

Reservations and lunch choices can be made by calling Pat Furterer at 683-9687.

 

Winter Solstice Celebration at Cincinnati Nature Center

 

Saturday, December 20, 12-4 PM 

• Enjoy Celtic music and dancing with the band Dark Moll
• Hike to campfires
• Take a horse-drawn carriage ride
• Join a drumming circle
• Participate in a Nature PlayScape scavenger hunt
• Make a scarf
• Feel the warmth and cheer inside the Krippendorf Lodge
• Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate
• ENTER A SUBMISSION INTO A GINGERBREAD CONTEST!
  All submissions must be nature-themed and registered ahead of time. Entries will be displayed and judged by the attendees at the event.
  To register your Gingerbread Creation click here.  

Registration not required. Member adult $7, child $3. Member family max. price of $20. Nonmember adult $10, child $5. Nonmember family max. price of $30. All above activities are included with admission. 

 

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Sangha Yoga Studio Offerings December 2014

Embodiment Weekend December 6-7, 2014   Coming up this coming weekend!! You can participate in all four classes, for just $85, or take the classes you choose. Join us for a mystical, expansive, and embodying experience of yoga.    A weekend of exploring embodiment techniques, join us for experiential application, laughter, and spiritual centering.    Sat Dec 6  9-10:30 am Embodiment Yoga Class with Becky Cellular Breathing and Movement  Cost: $15    Sat Dec 6  11-2 pm  Gravity and Levity Workshop  Finding these forces in body awareness releases patterns of holding physically and spiritually. Join Becky for an exploration of movement, meditation, and experiencing our yogic dance with gravity and levity.  Cost: $35   Sunday Dec 7  11-12:30 pm  Embodiment Yoga Class with Becky Mystical Spirals in Your Bones: Exploring Support  Cost: $15   Mary Sinclair on Sunday Dec 7, 1-4 pm Balance Workshop Sangha is very excited to host Mary again in Cincinnati!!  This workshop will change the way you embody “balance”. Learning to walk in balance, sit in balance, sleep in balance, Mary's work is life transforming! marysinclairbalance.com This workshop will be held in the Caravansary at Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Rd, Loveland, Ohio, 45140. See grailville.org for directions. Grailville is 1.5 miles from Sangha Studio.  Cost: $35  Space for all classes is limited, register at sanghayoga.org to reserve your space.  May this work be to the benefit of all beings everywhere.  Namaste'    Embodiment defined: an approach to experiencing yoga, whether asana, pranayam, or philosophy, from the instructional lens of all the body systems; skeletal and muscular,  but also the endocrine system, the organs, the nervous system, the skin, the fluid system, and especially the cellular system. Subtle body systems are more available for us to engage with embodiment as a practice lens. This holistic scope informs consciousness on many levels. Yoga is a contemplative meditation; embodiment is a meta-gateway to understanding, feeling, and experiencing more of the yoga practice.      Gift Certificates available for yoga classes, workshops, and so much more.      Upcoming Sangha Events: Auspicious Beginnings: New Year's Day Class with Becky January 1, 2015  10:30-12 pm. Join us for movement, meditation, inspiration and community to bring an auspicious beginning to the New Year. By donation. Pre-registration is recommended, space is limited.  Hatha Yoga 200 Hour Immersion Training Course: New Beginnings Begins January 13, 2015. Classic Yoga philosophy blended with modern yoga embodiment practices and teaching techniques beyond the scope of many 200 hour courses. Unique and in-depth, this yoga teacher training course is designed to expand your existing personal and teaching practice. A teacher's teacher training, as well as a comprehensive training for the student ready to explore, join us for a co-creation of dialectic discussion, experiential learning, therapeutics, personal evolution, and supportive community. 6 spots remaining, details at www.sanghayoga.org or email Becky Morrissey at [email protected].  Ongoing Daily Classes at Sangha:  Mondays 9:30am & 6:30pm Vinyasa with Robyn Wednesdays 9:30am Hatha Yoga with Lila** Thursdays 9:30am & 7pm Beginners Yoga with Pam  Thursdays 5:30 Classical Yoga with Lila**, 60 mins Fridays 10am Myofascial Release Yoga with Becky  Saturdays 9am Community Yoga with Sangha Teacher  **Lila will return from her trip to India early-mid December.  See sanghayoga.org for daily class information.

 

One in five holiday fires occur because a heat source is too close to the tree.

 

STATE FIRE MARSHAL URGES OHIOANS

TO DECORATE SAFELY FOR HOLIDAYS

Make Sure This Holiday Season is a Safe and Festive Celebration

 

Many of us will be decorating our homes for the holidays, and State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to offer Ohioans some tips that can help keep families throughout the state safe during this time of the year. 

“Used properly, these can be important family traditions. Make sure the decorations you put up in your home are fire safe and properly hooked up,” says State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers. “While Christmas tree fires are not common, when they occur, they often become deadly.” 

Marshal Flowers and the U.S. Fire Administration offer the following tips:

Decoration Safety

• Purchase lights that bear the label of a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and use the lights according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Outdoor lights are specifically labeled for outdoor use. Outdoor lights should be fastened securely and placed on a ground fault interrupter circuit.
• Do not connect too many light sets together and never use extension cords that are worn or cracked. Do not run them under rugs or over sharp objects.
• Turn off lights when you go to bed or leave the house.
• Live Christmas trees should be as fresh as possible. Make a fresh cut at the base of the trunk, and place the tree in a sturdy stand; water it daily. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly.

• One in five holiday fires occur because a heat source is too close to the tree.  Locate the tree as far away from heat sources as possible. Never place lighted candles on or near the tree, or where the tree may fall if knocked over by a pet or child.
• Do not block your primary or alternative escape routes with a tree, decorations or presents.

Remember:  Ohioans are encouraged to have a working smoke alarm installed on every level of the home and in each bedroom or sleeping area. Also, practice your escape plans twice a year. Each member of the household should know two ways out of your home. Make sure guests are aware of the escape plan and the location of any fire extinguishers in case there is an emergency.