Loveland Magazine

Pottery Studio teams up with Montessori School

 

Teachers Dana Dale and John Phenix stand with their class and the tree they decorated for the Loveland Arts Council's silent auction benefitting Milford-Miami Ministries. Bids will be accepted on this and many other holiday trees from December 5 through December 20 at Studios on Main located at 529 Main Avenue in Loveland.

 

Children's Meeting House Montessori School (CMH) has joined forces with Whistle Stop ClayWorks (WSCW) to support the Loveland Arts Council's silent auction to benefit Milford-Miami Ministries. CMH Montessori School and WSCW worked together to craft unique, hand made ornaments to adorn two trees that will be available through silent auction from December 5 through December 20. WSCW provided hand made, white clay ornaments and the school children used paints and their imagination to uniquely personalize and decorate each one.

 

"It has been a joy to work with school children to create these hand crafted ornaments.  It really gives a warm feeling to give back this holiday season.  After all, that's really the true spirit of the holidays - it's better to give than receive," says Kay Bolin, co-owner of WSCW.

 

The two trees, along with many others decorated by local artists and businesses, are available for sale via silent auction starting at the Opening Reception on December 5th through December 20th at Studios on Main located at 529 Main Avenue in Loveland.

 

 

The Value of Social and Emotional Learning in Childhood Education

December 10, 2014 The Value of Social and Emotional Learning OCA Report on Sandy Hook Change is in the air. Leaves are falling and the air tingles with the promise of winter’s renewal and at the same time, challenges. Our horses and dog’s coats are long and fuzzy. I brought out the heated water buckets and stored a load of hay for the coming months. With each season that passes, I lament that Jesse is not with me, delighting in the changes and looking forward with eager anticipation as he did as a bright six year old, of what is yet to come. A significant report was released this month by the Office of the Child Advocate in Connecticut regarding the Sandy Hook School shooter, his education and home life. I have been saying, intuitively, that Adam Lanza was not born a mass murderer but was cultivated into one by his environment. The report confirms this, goes into specific mistakes that were made and proposes ways to correct the issues.   The report’s recommendations include gun safety measures along with better mental health screening. I believe the most proactive measure in the report calls for a greater focus on social and emotional learning in our schools. Social and emotional learning includes but is not limited to emotional intelligence, moral awareness, character values, positive psychology, mindfulness, compassion and even the latest neuroscience that shows how the brain works to better understand how we act and react in different situations for self-awareness and control.  The report states that there was a total void in social and emotional learning for A.L. The educational focus, despite obvious and serious emotional issues and continuous red flags throughout his schooling, was on academic performance. Since A.L. was considered a ‘neutral’ student, not overly disruptive in his classroom, he slipped through the cracks. The report’s authors admitted that this was not exclusive to the Sandy Hook school system and that this is happening all over our country! With one school-related shooting every four days we need to take effective action! There is now over 20 years of scientific research that proves the effectiveness of teaching social and emotional programs to children. The benefits are astounding! They include an increased sense of well-being including happiness and feeling more relaxed; improved social behavior including better social interaction, empathy and social acceptance; better emotional control and the cultivation of compassion for one’s self and others, improved optimism; better executive functioning including improved planning and organizational skills, emotional intelligence, and increased inhibitory response to name only a few. This all leads to improved academics including grades and test scores as we know that a well-rounded, emotionally stable child has better executive functioning and can be more attentive in class and learn better. I founded the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation to spread Jesse’s chalkboard message of ‘Nurturing Healing Love’ as well as to develop social and emotional educational programs. Our goal is to start Choose Love Movements all around the world! We have several exciting programs that we are working on including Choose Love Movement Boxes; everything you need in one box to start your own Choose Love Movement and a Rwanda program that is based on the skype experience that JT and I had where the orphan genocide survivors gave us their life changing equation for healing that can be adapted for a classroom. I was under the impression when I started, that all educators, school administrations and parents knew about the importance of SEL and that most were teaching this in some form or fashion. I will admit, I dropped my children off at school in the morning before going to work and assumed they were getting the latest, cutting edge education. I have come to find out that a lot of improvements can be made.  However,  I have learned that this is the case in a lot of areas. There are few to no mandates for SEL teaching. Schools have limited resources and our teachers’ efforts are spread thin with mandatory testing and an all-encompassing focus on academic performance. There is something you can do however, something that I wish that I did earlier and that is to ask what kind of social and emotional program your school is utilizing. Make sure it is taught in all grades. I found that a lone voice can make a big difference. If your school does not have an SEL program then look on our website for a list of wonderful programs that are evidence-based and include the latest scientific research for effectiveness and recommend them. Together we can make a difference for our children.   For more information please visit our website: jesselewischooselove.org

Nancy Sullivan's studio open Saturday evening for Christmas shopping

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Nancy Sullivan's studio will be open this Saturday, 4 until 10 PM, at the Loveland Artists Studios on Main. The collection of artists are celebrating Christmas. Nancy said, "There will be music and refreshments and lots of gift ideas."

As a child, Nancy always was interested in drawing. To keep her out of her folk’s hair they would hand her the comic page of the newspaper, a paper grocery bag and a pencil and she would be occupied for hours. Trying to draw Charlie Brown’s round head has evolved into many exhibitions, jurying art shows, and teaching in her own studio in Loveland, Ohio. Her paintings can be found in corporate and private collections from coast to coast.

Nancy has been a long standing active member of the historic Cincinnati Art Club, serving on the board several times and years ago she was also privileged to be a participant in “Reginald Grooms Circle”.

 

Classes with Nancy

Nancy teaches classes Monday thru Thursday. She concentrates on technique and letting the water do the work.

Classes are two hours long and private or semi private. Nancy teaches children and adults.

Sessions are at 11AM and 2 PM. Supplies are included for beginning painters.

Contact Nancy for more information:
[email protected]
513.706.3703

More about Nancy Sullivan and her Watercolors

You can meet Nancy in person on the Second Saturday of each month at the Loveland Art Studios, 529 Main in Loveland, Ohio (across the street from the Loveland Post Office)
 

 

Ricky Mulvey live at Go Bananas January 7

 

 

Loveland High School graduate, and former Loveland Magazine Sports Editor, Rickey Mulvey will appear at the Go Bananas comedy club in Montgomery on January 7. The "Pro-Am Night" starts at 8 PM. This is an "open-mic" night at the club. Ricky will probably perform for 5-51/2 minutes, and there is no way to tell at what point he will be on stage.

Show Information:

Always Plenty of Free Parking. Reservations are Required for All Shows. Prices and ShowTime's are subject to change. Please call 513-984-9288 for more info! Please keep in mind that there is a $3.00 purchase minimum per person and a service charge will be added on all checks.

Perhaps one can get a glimpse into what is on @RicksSoSlick 's mind as he travels the campus of Ohio State?

The Go Bananas Commedy Club is at 8410 Market Place Lane in Montgomery.

 

 

Downtown streets closed Saturday afternoon for Christmas event

 

Loveland, Oh. - The City will be closing West Loveland Avenue between Karl Brown Way and SR 48 (Second Street) at approximately 4 PM on Saturday, December 13 for the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce, Christmas in Loveland event. The road will reopen about 9:30 PM.

A parade will begin at 4:30 PM in the parking lot of Shopper’s Haven on Loveland Madeira Road and travels north on Loveland Madeira Road and then east on West Loveland Avenue through downtown to SR 48 (Second St.). Motorists can expect traffic delays with intermittent closures of side streets along the parade route.

East bound traffic on West Loveland Avenue will be sent south on Karl Brown Way under the train trestle to Broadway Street. West bound traffic on East Loveland Avenue will be sent south on SR 48 (Second Street) to east bound Broadway Street.

Any vehicle over 8 feet in height will not be able to navigate under the railroad trestle on Karl Brown Way.

Vehicles over 8 feet in height that normally travel on West Loveland Avenue between Loveland Madeira Road and SR 48 will have to take Hopewell Road (Bridge Street) in Branch Hill - from Loveland Madeira Road, to Branch Hill Guinea Pike, to Wards Corner Road, and then back to SR 48 (Loveland– Miamiville Road) back into Loveland on the east side of the Col. Paxton bridge in Historic Downtown Loveland.

Vehicles over 8 feet in height coming into Loveland on SR 48 that would normally cross over the Col. Paxton Bridge on West Loveland Avenue will have to take SR 48 to Wards Corner Road. then to Branch Hill Guinea Pike back to Loveland Madeira Road.

There will also be horse drawn carriages in the downtown area.

 

FREE breakfast with Santa at All About Kids at Wards Corner

 

 

No serious injuries

 

 

Loveland, Oh. - The female passenger in this truck that overturned on West Loveland Avenue this morning about 8 AM was taken to the hospital with minor injuries she sustained while getting out of the truck after it landed on its cab. The driver said that her knee prevented him from turning as he traveled down the hill leading to the Loveland Dairy Whip and then he "overcompensated" and swerved into the grass losing control completely. The driver who had no injuries, said they were both wearing seat belts.

 

Loveland Men's basketball: Loveland 62 Harrison 65

 

Junior, Drew Plitt led Loveland's scoring with 17

 

Harrison wins in overtime

Loveland, Ohio - In the season opener, Harrison's Darien Smith led all scorers Saturday in the Loveland gym with 23 points in a victory over the Loveland Tigers. He also pulled down 14 rebounds and made 11 of 18 free-throws.

Drew Plitt led Loveland's scoring with 17. Jack Gary hit 3 three-pointers and added 11 to the Loveland scoring.

The Tigers were behind by 12 at the half, but a 19-4 third quarter gave them a three point lead. Harrison outscored the Tigers 19-16 in the fourth to take the game into an extra period.

Loveland next hosts Withrow on Friday. Game time is 7:30 PM and the JV plays at 6 PM.

 

Saturday, December 06, 2014
65 Harrison	1 2 3 4 5 T     HAR 13 19 4 19 10 65     LVL 9 11 19 16 7 62	62   Loveland

Harrison
PLAYERS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
MCMAHAN, Griffin	4-8	1-4	0-0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	5	9
BACK, Jacob	0-1	0-0	1-3	0	2	2	0	0	0	3	4	1
SMITH, Darien	6-10	0-0	11-18	2	12	14	2	1	0	2	2	23
YOUNG, Frankie	2-4	0-0	0-0	1	2	3	0	0	0	0	2	4
BLEY, Gage	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	2	2	1	0	0	0	1	0
VANDERPOHL, Nick	0-0	0-0	1-2	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	1
WEBER, Jake	1-4	0-1	4-4	0	1	1	1	0	0	4	1	6
SMITH, Gerald	4-7	0-1	4-6	1	3	4	1	3	0	5	1	12
BANKS, Drew	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
BARNETT, John	0-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
DIPUCCIO, Kyle	3-4	3-4	0-0	0	3	3	0	2	0	4	0	9

TOTALS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
	20-39	4-10	21-33	4	26	30	7	8	0	24	17	65
	51.3%	40.0%	63.6%

 

Loveland
PLAYERS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Luke Waddell	2-4	0-1	3-4	2	2	4	9	8	1	2	5	7
Evan Dever	2-4	0-1	2-4	0	3	3	1	1	0	3	5	6
Mitch Suder	1-3	0-0	1-2	1	1	2	0	1	2	0	5	3
Michael Ralph	3-7	0-0	0-2	3	2	5	1	2	0	2	4	6
Drew Plitt	7-16	0-3	3-5	3	5	8	0	1	0	3	4	17
Jordan Romes	2-5	1-2	0-1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	5
Jack Garry	3-6	3-5	2-2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	11
STEINBRUNNER,Dr	3-14	0-1	1-2	0	1	1	4	2	0	2	0	7
Michael Peters	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Brady Funke	0-1	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Chris Fred	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0

TOTALS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
	23-60	4-14	12-22	10	15	25	16	16	3	12	26	62
	38.3%	28.6%	54.5%

 

 

"Loveland (Studio Version)" by Milky Chance

 

 

"Loveland"

Take me to loveland
And no one's gonna find me
Cause I'm leavin' this old place
Righ o' here

Nothing is too far
I handle that
Oh trust me
When we're leavin' this old place
Right o' here

Like she has flowers in her hair
And you have flowers in your mouth
'Cause your heart is upside down
And you get dizzy because of her charisma
She will love yo like a twister
And you'll be swept away
Like we were so in love

 

 

New Cover Photo by Robert Montgomery

 

 

See more Robert Montgomery photos: Loveland from the eye of Robert Montgomery

Loveland from the eye of Robert Montgomery

   

 

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Help Military Veterans Make the Transition from Combat Boots to Business Suits

 

Thank you for your interest in applying to the NS2 Serves Training Program. If you have not already done so, please read the overview of the training course to ensure that the program aligns well with your career goals and that you will be able to participate in the program if selected.

NS2 is accepting applications for the March 2015 NS2 Serves training course.

To begin the competitive application process, click here to begin an email to our staff. Please include a short message of no more than 150 words that expresses why you are interested in the NS2 Serves Training Program, and attach a copy of your resume and your DD 214 Form (Separation Document). Our staff will contact the best qualified applicants for an interview

 

Thousands of former service members are re-entering the civilian life every month, and they face real challenges. The unemployment rate for post-9/11 vets is consistently higher than the national average.

 

Are You Interested in Hiring One of Our Vets?

If your organization is interested in hiring one of our veterans, who are trained in the use of SAP technology solutions to support for national security missions, please click here to begin an email to our staff (or send an email to [email protected]). Please include a short message of no more than 150 words that describes your organization and the position(s) for which you are recruiting.

Young men, women and families who have sacrificed so much for our country deserve our support. Will you help them? Here's how you can help:

 

Veterans Can Apply Now

Thank you for your interest in applying to the NS2 Serves Training Program. If you have not already done so, please read the overview of the training course to ensure that the program aligns well with your career goals and that you will be able to participate in the program if selected.

We are accepting applications for the March 2015 NS2 Serves training course.

To begin the competitive application process, click here to begin an email to our staff. Please include a short message of no more than 150 words that expresses why you are interested in the NS2 Serves Training Program, and attach a copy of your resume and your DD 214 Form (Separation Document). Our staff will contact the best qualified applicants for an interview

 

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

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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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as events are added

 

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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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.

 

America's Original Possibility Thinkers at the First Thanksgiving

 

 

There are several brave folk around Loveland that Dr. Swisher might be talking about. Are you one?

The Thanksgiving message from Dr. Stephen Swisher to Epiphany United Methodist Church on November 23, 2014.

 

 

It's about to be Thanksgiving, and I know you're in a hurry (me, too)!

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It's about to be Thanksgiving, and I know you're in a hurry (me, too)! That's why today's post is about getting big results in almost no time.

 

Before you start chopping cranberries and making stuffing, give yourself three minutes to read about three ways to build your daughter's self-esteem in 90 seconds or less.  You'll be able to add these to your repertoire instantly and use them to make this weekend even more special.   

 

 

 

Wishing you a wonderful holiday,

 

 

 

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A mom — almost by definition — is a woman in a time crunch : ).

So if you’re thinking that with all the logistics you’re managing, there’s no time for an add-on strategy about building your daughter’s self-esteem, don’t worry.  You can make a difference in the way your daughter sees herself with a few well-placed words, spoken from the heart.

Far from being one more task that there is no hope of completing, enhancing your children’s self-esteem can happen continuously just from your style of interacting with them. In other words, putting a little twist on the conversations you’re already having can build your children’s confidence in themselves.

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“The Living Nativity” in Loveland & Love Came Down at Christmas a Christmas Musical

 

 

LUMC invites you,

along with your friends and family,

to join them for their annual production of

“The Living Nativity”

 

 

Journey through an 18 station, LIVE retelling of the birth of Jesus, "From Caesar’s Palace to the manger, you will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Bethlehem on that glorious night."

 

This year will mark their 13th season: FREE of charge.

 

Live animals, cookies and hot chocolate. 

 

Take a sneak peak at the Living Nativity by viewing the 2010 production video.

Church Location & Address: 

Loveland United Methodist

10975 South Lebanon Road, Loveland, OH 45140. (map)

Telephone: (513) 683-1738

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

Love Came Down at Christmas a Christmas Musical

Presented by LUMC Chancel Choir and Orchestral Ensemble

Sunday, December 14^th

9:00 and 10:30 AM

 

Tis the season: Breaking/Entering, Armed Robbery and Burglary continue around Loveland

 

Recently the Loveland Police Department has responded to  four burglaries in subdivisions in both Warren and Clermont counties. In three of the offenses, the subject entered through a window and the other was through an unlocked basement door.

In addition, these incidents recently happened:

• Burglary - 6XX Park Avenue, Loveland - Nov 24 at 2:31 AM
• Breaking and Entering - 62XX Hickory Ridge, Loveland - Nov 24 at 11:27 AM
• Burglary - 66XX Miami Trails, Miami Township - Nov 5 at 12:05 PM
• Armed Robbery at Union Savings Bank - 510 West Loveland Avenue - November 20 at 11 AM (Armed robbery at Union Savings Bank in Loveland)
• Loveland has experienced several burglaries in the early evening hours on Sentry Hill Drive and Bares Creek Court.

 

In Loveland:

Call 677-7000 immediately if you observe anyone or thing suspicious in your neighborhood.

In Miami Township:

24 HOUR ANONYMOUS TIP LINE

Submit an anonymous tip, online to the Miami Townshiop Police, regarding crime in your
area.

Note: This tip line IS NOT MONITORED live.  If you have an emergency, please
call 9-1-1.  If you have something urgent or requires an immediate police response,
please call (513) 732.2231.  You can request to remain anonymous.

 

In Symmes Township:

Lt. Chris Ketteman, District Three Commander, Symmes Township Liaison Officer, [email protected], (513)683-3444.

If this is an actual emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

For Tips on Drug Related Crimes, the Regional Narcotics Unit can be contacted as follows:

Email: [email protected]
Text a Tip: (513) 808-4500
Phone:  (513) 352-DOPE (3673)

Criminal Investigative Section
(513) 851-6000

To report suspected terrorist, gang, or otherwise suspicious activity, contact the:
Greater Cincinnati Fusion Center
Tip line: 513-263-8000
Email:  [email protected]
Website: www.hamiltoncountyohio-tewg.org

Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers
(513) 352-3040

 

Northeast Communications Center

Residents of Loveland and Symmes have direct access to their public safety providers 24-hours a day, 7-days a week through the Northeast Communications Center. The Center handles calls that don't require an immediate emergency response including: police reports, vehicle lockouts, auto accidents and minor illnesses or injuries. To reach the communications center dial (513)677-7000. Residents should continue to dial "911" when it is an emergency.

 

Christmas in Loveland

 

4 until 9 PM, December 13, in Historic Downtown Loveland. MORE INFO

 

 

Clermont Commissioners pass $233 million appropriations budget for 2015

 

 

Great Oaks offers information session for graduating high school seniors

 

Loveland students collect more than 4,000 food items to feed nearly 200 families this holiday season

 

It was a steady stream of students who braved the cold morning temps, walking from the Loveland Intermediate School (LIS) and Loveland Middle School (LMS) campus down Lebanon Road to Loveland’s LIFE Food Pantry to participate in the Pass-it-On Food Drive Friday, Nov. 21. According to Pass-it-On organizers, the Tiger Family – including LMS, LIS, Loveland Elementary School, Loveland Primary School and Loveland Early Childhood Center – collected a total of 4,258 food items – exceeding the request for 3,700.

“Loveland Schools has partnered with the LIFE Food Pantry for 14 years collecting over 32,400 food items through the Pass-it-On Food Drive,” said Karen Burke, LIFE Food Pantry drive organizer. “This year 198 Loveland families in need will receive two holiday food baskets! This would not be possible without the kindness and generosity of the staff, students and parents of the Loveland City School District.”

 

 

Proper Precautions Make a Safe, Festive Family Holiday

 

The holiday season is here, and State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans of some safety tips that can help during this time of the year.  Many of us will be cooking for family and guests, and Thanksgiving Day can increase the likelihood of such a fire. 

“Cooking is the leading cause of all fires in Ohio and the United States. The biggest problem is unattended fires,” said  Flowers. “Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking. If no one is watching, things can get out of control fast.

Flowers offers the following tips:

Cooking Safety

• Have a safety zone: keep children and pets three feet away from the stove and oven.
• Never hold a child or pet while cooking.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking.
• Keep potholders, oven mitts, towels and anything flammable away from your stovetop.
• Clean food and grease from burners and the stove top.  It can catch on fire.
• If you must use a turkey fryer, keep it outside, away from buildings and other structures, such as garages, carports and decks. Never leave the turkey fryer unattended.  The turkey should be thawed prior to frying. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Keep an ABC multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher nearby.   Never use water on a grease fire. Water and grease are a dangerous combination. Water can cause hot grease to splatter.
• If you are cooking and a fire starts, turn off the heat source, put a lid on it, and get out of your home!

In addition, Flowers encourages Ohioans to have a working smoke alarm installed on every level of the home and in each bedroom or sleeping area. Each member of the household should know two ways out of your home and practice those fire escape plans twice a year. Guests should be aware of the escape plan and the location of any fire extinguishers in case there is an emergency.

 

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13 Days of Christmas in Loveland

 

Many Loveland businesses have come together to offer you THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS. Each day beginning December 1 through December 12. A list of all the special events and activities is listed on www.lovelandchamber.org

 

Artists invited to enter rain barrel paint contest

 

The Regional Storm Water Collaborative, also known as Save Local Waters, is seeking local artists to put their stamp on rain barrels for the  3^rd Annual Rain Barrel Art Event. Through Jan. 20, artists can submit their artwork at www.savelocalwaters.org.  The top 50 entries will receive a rain barrel on which to create their art.

Save Local Waters created the Rain Barrel Art Project to promote the use of rain barrels throughout the Ohio River Valley via an entertaining, yet educational medium. Rain barrels continue to grow in popularity across the country but they can often be dull in appearance. John McManus, Administrator for the Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District and a member of Save Local Waters, said, “People are sometimes hesitant to use rain barrels because of their looks. Save Local Waters believes that producing beautifully painted rain barrels will make them more desirable and naturally increase interest in their use.”

 

Ryan Newbanks and Matt Eltringham relationship continues

 

Nick Newbanks (ryan's brother),  Kevin Newbanks (father), Ryan Newbanks, Cheryl Newbanks (mother) and Matt Eltringham.

 

Back in the Summer of 2010 the Loveland Community surrounded the Newbanks family during a time of need. Their son Ryan was diagnosed with Duchenes Muscular Dystrophy when he was  5 years old. As Ryan grew to become a teenager his needs required a change to their home's layout and new medical equipment.

 

The Loveland Community stepped in and helped the family complete the project. The Loveland High School football team, Mark Griesmer Construction, Turnbull Wahlert, Epiphany United Methodist Church, St. Columban Church, as well as members of Crossroads Community Church in Oakley, all chipped in manpower and resources.

 

It was during this volunteer project that Loveland High School alumni and former Football punter/kicker, Matt Eltringham struck up a friendship with Ryan. When Matt left to attend Hillsdale College that friendship continued. Eltringham is in his Senior year at Hillsdale

 

As a result of that relationship and the Hillsdale Football team's support of a national program called Coach for the Cure, the team adopted Ryan as a recruit, a friend, and a fan of the program.

 

On Saturday November 1, the Hillsdale College football team honored Ryan and his family at the Hillsdale College vs. Saginaw Valley football game. During the weekend festivities Ryan attended the team dinner, went to the Volleyball game, and led the team out the tunnel to midfield for the coin toss.

 

 

Matt Matt Eltringham (#4) was right behind his friend, Ryan Newbanks who led the Hillsdale College Chargers onto the field on November 1.

 

 

Ryan not only brought smiles to all the players, coaches and fans but he brought hope and encouragement to others who battle this illness. If you would like to know more about how to support Ryan and others who battle this disease please visit: http://coachtocuremd.org/.

 

About Coach to Cure MD

Coach To Cure MD is a partnership between the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), a professional organization for over 10,000 college football coaches and staff, and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), the largest national charity devoted exclusively to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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