Loveland Magazine

Video: Loveland, Ohio Valentine Kick-off Program

 

These LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV HDVIDEOS were taken on January 10th at the Loveland Kroger store's cheese department during the kick-off of the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Valentine programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Humphrey elected president of Clermont County Board of Commissioners

 

Clermont County Board of Commissioners at Jan. 12 meeting. David Uible, left, Edwin Humphrey, Bob Proud

BATAVIA, Ohio – Edwin H. Humphrey was elected president of the Clermont County Board of Commissioners at the commissioners’ Jan. 12 reorganizational meeting. Commissioner Bob Proud was elected vice president.

The president of the board presides at meetings during the year. Humphrey was also selected as the commissioners’ lead representative on the Clermont County Board of Revision, Records Commission, and Automatic Data Processing Board.

 

Army Pfc. Jacob R. Costa has graduated from Basic Combat Training

 

Army Pfc. Jacob R. Costa has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Ga.

During the nine-week training period, the received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values.

Costa is the son of Leonard J. Costa of Milford, Ohio. He is a 2011 graduate of Milford High School, Milford, Ohio.

 

Sherrod Brown announces $600,000 in new federal funds to improve water quality in Clermont County

 

Clermont County Received Funding Through USDA Program Brown Helped Establish in the 2014 Farm Bill to Help Address Runoff, Reduce Phosphorous, Improve Conservation Efforts

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced $600,000 in new federal funds to improve water quality in Clermont County. The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) – which Brown helped establish in the 2014 Farm Bill.

“EQIP draws on farmers and producers’ local knowledge and networks in order to preserve water quality,” Brown said. “This funding will help farmers throughout Clermont County improve conservation efforts to stop runoff before it starts.”

The Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District will receive funding to help farmers implement conservation practices that reduce the flow of phosphorus, which contributes to harmful algal blooms that comprise water quality. The funds will help farmers enroll in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides resources for producers to implement conservation practices to protect water quality.

Brown, the first Ohioan on the Senate Agriculture Committee in more than 40 years, has worked to secure federal funding to reduce phosphorus runoff and has introduced a series of proposals to improve water quality. Brown has worked to secure more than $3 million for EQIP funding in Ohio. In September, Brown reintroduced the Clean Water Affordability Act, which would direct additional funding to communities in Ohio to eliminate combined sewer overflows, which are a contributing factor in harmful algal blooms. Brown first introduced this legislation with former Senator George V. Voinovich in 2008 and worked with local officials across Ohio to fine-tune the bill.

 

Loveland women defeat Kings and Indian Hill

 

Loveland, Oh. - These photos are from January 10th when Loveland hosted, and beat Kings 38-50. They have since beaten Indian Hill 35-23, and are now 4-3, 7-5.

They next take to the court Saturday at Anderson (5-2, 10-3). Game time is 2 PM.

 

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Defunding President Obama's Executive Actions

 

 

“Simply put: securing the border and stopping executive amnesty is a national security priority. We must stop the President’s damaging actions right now, before they take further root and magnify the growing constitutional crisis that we are facing.”

The House passed vital funding legislation for the Department of Homeland Security today, including a number of important provisions that block President Obama's continued unconstitutional actions.

This legislation is specifically targeted to defund the president’s unconstitutional, executive actions on immigration in their entirety by eliminating all funds -- anywhere in the budget -- for implementation of the President's unauthorized actions. This includes executive orders, memos, prosecutorial discretion, and future actions the President may take while ignoring Congress. Additionally, it ensures no federal benefits to those covered by the President's executive amnesty and makes clear that the use of funds is legal immigration and border enforcement.

 This is the action our nation needs: it’s what the American people want.

 

Loveland Primary Students students mix chemicals, make slime – all in the name of science!

 

COSI tour made a stop at LPS thanks to funding from the PTA

 

LPS Second-Grade Student Parker Rush examines chemicals under the microscope.

Loveland, Oh. - It was two days of chemical mixing, experimentation and slime creation for Loveland Primary School (LPS) students. COSI (Center of Science and Industry) – a hands-on science center located in Columbus, Ohio – brought its learning outreach program to LPS.

“We are always excited when the COSI tour bus rolls into Loveland,” said Kevin Fancher, LPS principal. “The lesson always expands on what we are learning in our traditional classrooms, and gives our students a chance to get hands-on with science.”

The theme for this COSI science adventure was Simply Chemistry. The COSI tour made a stop at LPS thanks to funding from the PTA.

“This is such a worthwhile investment for our students,” said Fancher. “We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the PTA to make this type of learning available to our students.”

 

Loveland Middle School Students Team Up with Adopt-a-Book

 

 

By Katlyn Kramer, Seventh Grade LMS Student

Loveland Middle School students collected over 620 gently used books for their December book drive. The students teamed up with a local organization, Adopt-a-Book, and walked the bags of books over to Northstar Church on Friday, Dec. 12.

Rachel Silvey’s three language arts classes worked for two weeks to collect the donated books for the drive. The collected books were used at the Northstar Care Center allowing local families to choose books to gift for the recent holiday season.

An LMS student, named Kate Garry, generously donated over 50 books. Kate was asked how she felt about her donation to the book drive and she replied, “I feel good about doing this for kids - See more at: http://www.lovelandschools.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=5IAAPI&dasi=3PBB#sthash.ROOoSPqJ.dpuf

By Katlyn Kramer,

Seventh Grade LMS Student

Loveland Middle School students collected over 620 gently used books for their December book drive. The students teamed up with a local organization, Adopt-a-Book, and walked the bags of books over to Northstar Church on Friday, Dec. 12.

Rachel Silvey’s three language arts classes worked for two weeks to collect the donated books for the drive. The collected books were used at the Northstar Care Center allowing local families to choose books to gift for the recent holiday season.

An LMS student, named Kate Garry, generously donated over 50 books. Kate was asked how she felt about her donation to the book drive and she replied, “I feel good about doing this for kids.

 

(This story was submitted by the Loveland District for publication)

 

Loveland Primary School students share why they are special

 

A crowd of parents gathered in the classroom turned café to record their young Tigers presenting during the Best Part of Me performance.

 

Best Part of Me

 

The lights were dim, the cookies in abundance and the parents sitting anxious with devices to record the students who were positioned up front to make an easy pathway to the center stage where a single microphone spoke volumes – this classroom was hosting an event.

The performance inside Loveland Primary School (LPS) Second-Grade Teacher Megan Little’s classroom was a show to remember. Bright eyes, small hands and big smiles rolled across the video screen – as each student shared the “Best Part of Me.”

“This event was the culmination of a lesson on writing personal narratives, but the growth went beyond the written word,” said Little. “It encouraged our students to focus on what they feel makes them special, and helps to build a foundation establishing a positive self-image.”

The Best Part of Me performance is an annual event for all second-grade students who have class with Little and Patsy Schlesselman. Please enjoy the video photo gallery captured during Little’s class.

 

 

Photos from Loveland vs Kings

 

Loveland Senior Jeff Prifti went full court with somersaults during a time-out at Hawaiian Night.

 

Drew Plitt scored 16 and had 10 rebounds against Kings

 

These Tiger beach-goers couldn't believe their sun-glassed eyes at a blown call.

 

These photos are from the Loveland vs Kings game in the Loveland gym on January 9 when Kings defeated the Tigers, 53-47. (View full game stats HERE)

Friday, January 09, 2015
53 Kings	1 2 3 4 T     KNG 12 11 8 22 53     LVL 9 6 13 19 47	47   Loveland

 

Loveland has since lost to Sycamore at home 45-38, and defeated Anderson at Anderson, 47-46.

Loveland is now 3-3, 3-7 and plays next on Friday when they host Walnut Hills (4-2, 7-3).    

 

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Art Jarvis elected president, Dave Blumberg vice president of Loveland School Board

 

Loveland School Board members, Linda Pennington, Dave Blumberg, Art Jarvis, Kathryn Lorenz, Michele Pettit, and Treasurer/CFO Brett Griffith at the annual organizational meeting.

 

Loveland, Oh. - The Loveland City School District convened for their annual Organizational Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, to elect new officers and establish the 2015 meeting calendar.

The Board established 2015 leadership, electing Art Jarvis as president, and Dave Blumberg as vice president.

The Board appointed the following Board of Education members as committee representatives for the 2015 calendar year:

• Facilities Committee: Art Jarvis and Linda Pennington
• Finance Committee: Art Jarvis and Dave Blumberg
• Curriculum Committee: Linda Pennington and Michele Pettit
• Policy Committee: Kathy Lorenz and Dave Blumberg

The Board also voted to conduct regular monthly business meetings for Calendar Year 2015 on the third Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted* at 6 p.m. in the Media Center of the Loveland Intermediate School. Additional meetings during the month shall be designated by the Board of Education at a time and place properly announced. 

• January 27 (Fourth Tuesday)
• February 17                                        
• March 24 (Fourth Tuesday)   
• April 21                        
• May 19                                               
• June 25
• August 18
• September 15
• October 20
• November 17

* No regular meetings are scheduled for July or December.

They also voted to conduct other regular monthly meetings primarily as work sessions for Calendar Year 2015 on the first Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted* on the following dates at 6 p.m. in the Loveland Board of Education office:

• February 3                                          
• March 3                     
• May 5
• June 2                                                
• August 4
• September 1
• October 6
• November 5 (First Thursday)

*No work session is scheduled for July or December.

 

Prem Sadasivananda, this weekend in Loveland at Sangha Yoga Studio

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Meet Lila's ashram teacher, Prem Sadasivananda, this weekend as he teaches us about the yoga of relationships and how to be successful in all of your life's relationships. There are still spots available, register now.

Prem Sadasivananda Comes in just 3 Days! Living with Inspiration  |  January 16 - 18, 2015     It's getting closer! :)  Premji, Lila's ashram teacher, will be here THIS WEEKEND and he is offering a weekend dedicated to living inspired. Learn about the power of inspiration, how to create joyful and fulfilling relationships and how to be the best communicator in your life.  This is a "must attend" for anyone desiring to further explore Yoga's psychology and philosophy in relation to every day living. There are still some spaces available!   This is a unique opportunity as Prem will not be returning to Ohio until fall 2015 or spring 2016. We are so lucky to have someone of his caliber here in Ohio!   Also, the Saturday night concert is now open by donation. Suggested donation is $20. Carpe Diem... and Register Now!   Reserve my Seat with Prem

 

Why do my joints hurt more with the weather change?

 

 

 

by Dr. Doug Portman

 

This is a question that has been hypothesized for years by scientists and doctors. There has always been reports of people who have increased joint pain during rainy and cold seasons. It seems people who have a history of injuries or arthritis seem to notice change in seasons more than others. However, rain or snow have very little to do with the joint pain itself. The pain seems to be more associated with the change in barometric pressure that comes with the extreme weather patterns. When a cold front comes through it brings along a low pressure system. This pressure system is what pushes down on the earth’s surface. The less pressure pushing down on us, the more the tissues in our joints can swell and expand. Imagine a balloon being blown up.  If something is applying pressure to the balloon as it is being blown up, the balloon will not expand very quickly.  If nothing is applying force to that balloon, then the balloon will expand (swell) easier. When we have less pressure on us, this swelling could cause more irritation to an injured or arthritic joint causing increased pain.

Additionally, the pressurized cabin of an airplane, which is used to counteract the increased pressure as we climb into a higher altitude, could also allow our joint tissues to expand. This could be an additional reason people feel more pain getting off airplanes (along with the fact you are stuffed in a shoebox for a chair for several hours).  

Many people feel like if they just moved to a warmer climate they would feel better. This may be true for a while, however, studies show that people who live in warm climates still experience the same changes in their bodies from even subtle pressure changes. This pain appears whether we live in Cincinnati or Arizona. Our joints can go through the same aches and pains. To aid in decreasing these symptoms, make sure you take care of injuries when they happen. By doing so, you will help in reducing further exacerbations during changes in barometric pressure in later years.

 

If you have any questions or you would like additional information please do not hesitate to call our office at 513-677-6787.

Dr. Douglas. R. Portmann DC,CCSP,CSCS
Wards Corner Chiropractic and Sports Rehab
550 Wards Corner Rd.
Ste. 101
Loveland Ohio 45140

 

 

Community invited to A.S.A.P.'s Mental Health Awareness event next Sunday at Epiphany

 

 

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL ILLNESS

An evening for teengers and adults

 

After two young people died by suicide, members of Epiphany United Methodist Church formed the Andrew’s Suicide And Prevention (A.S.A.P.) organization, to educate themselves, and the Loveland community. They have decided to follow-up their very successful and well attended, Mental Health Awareness event with a second. It will be next Sunday, January 18 beginning at 6 PM.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Paul Keck, President and CEO of the Linder Center of Hope, a nonprofit, mental health center located in Mason. His talk will be followed by a panel of local individuals who have been impacted by mental illness who will share their journey and answer questions.

Keck, a researcher in Bipolar Disorder and psychopharmacology, is the author of over 525 scientific papers in leading medical journals and was the 7th most cited scientist in the world published in the fields of psychiatry and psychology over the past decade. He has also contributed over 170 reviews and chapters to major psychiatric textbooks.

Keck is the editor or author of 6 scientific books and serves on the editorial boards of 7 journals. He also served on the American Psychiatric Association’s Workgroup to Develop Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Patients with Bipolar Disorders and on the APA Institute for Research and Education.

Unique to this information night, according to Rev. Lisa Kerwin, is that a parent of an adult with a mental illness will be on the panel and discuss their experience and will be available to answer questions from the public. Kerwin has an adult son who has been treated for mental illness.

An evening for teengers and adults

youth or young adults

Kerwin is the Pastor of Care Ministries and Congregational Life at Epiphany, and is helping to organize the event. She said, “Teens and adults can expect to go home with a little bit of better understanding.” She believes that even one night’s worth of understanding will be helpful, especially to parents of youth or young adults. She said, “That is often when mental illness first shows itself.”

“Attendees will have a better understanding of what mental illness is… what to look for… and what is different about mental illness than just typical bad behavior in teenagers, said Kerwin. “There is a difference, and parents  and other teenagers should know what to look out for and of course, how to get help - and where to get help.”

Following the keynote by Dr. Keck, a panel of four who have personal experience with suicide and mental health issues will share their own stories. Then the audience will have a chance to ask their questions of the panel and Dr. Keck.

Joe Lynch, parent of Andrew, who A.S.A.P is named for, will be the moderator. Lynch said, “As at he last time we did one of these events, we will have people there who can answer questions and you can even talk to individuals, one-on-one. It was a very beneficial to have a panel of individuals who have been impacted by mental illness, to share their journey and answer questions.”



For more information: [email protected] or 513-677-9866.

Epiphany is located next to the Oasis Golf Club at at 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Road. DIRECTIONS  

 

Below is a "Milestones" interview with Dr. Paul E. Keck, CEO, Lindner Center of HOPE.

 

At A.S.A.P.'s Mental Health Awareness event you can meet Dr. Keck personally and are invited to ask him your own questions.

 

 

 

Little Miami Schools are CLOSED Monday, Jan. 12

The Loveland City School District will operate on a 90-minute delay Monday, Jan. 12, due to weather conditions.

The Loveland City School District will operate on a 90-minute delay Monday, Jan. 12, due to weather conditions.

Introducing Diane Allen the 2015 Valentine Card designer

 

 

Loveland, Ohio - In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video you can meet Diane Allen and hear about how she designed the new 2015 Valentine Card. On Saturday at the Loveland Kroger store, Diane unveiled the card chosen as the official 2015 Loveland Valentine Card. The design contest, sponsored by the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce goes back to 1989.

Loveland's Valentine program began in 1971 when the Loveland Businessman's Club began the tradition of mailing Valentine cards from the Loveland Post office with a special post mark.

Diane's card can be purchased at the Chamber office, Loveland Kroger, Pizazz Studio, UPS Store, Union Savings Bank, Loveland Health Care Center, Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, Lebanon Citizen's National Bank, and The Lodge Retirement Community.

And soon at a special "stamping table" at the Loveland Post Office, if you'd like to personally drop off your Valentine cards for stamping, Chamber volunteers will be set up during the first two weeks in February from 10 AM until 4 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM until 2 PM on Saturdays.