Loveland Magazine

Loveland Primary Playground Project is for everyone

 

 

 

A new playground at the Loveland Primary School might have accessible play structures like this where all children will be able to get to the center of the fun.

 

 

The current playground at the Loveland Primary School

 

Art Jarvis, Loveland Athletic Booster Treasurer talking about the new playground project and the support of the boosters.

 

A child's play is essential to education

 

It is a BIG task... for the smaller ones

 

 

by David Miller

LPS Principal Kevin Fancher talked about the community benefits of an accessible playground at his school.

 

The playground at the Loveland Primary School (LPS) is broken, antiquated, and beyond repair. So bad and un-engaging, that teachers say most children break into isolated cliques during recess, where the "play" often deteriorates into undesirable behavior. They say that bullying, conflicts, aggressive and exclusionary behavior cannot be monitored. Recess has become unmanageable for the teachers. They find the current recess situation is often an unhealthy, boring, exercise period, not the physical activity children need.

Listening to the teachers express their dreams about a new playground, always triggers the discussion of their over-riding motivation; a need to have a new playground that is accessible, engaging, social, and fun – for their children with disabilities.

Recess may often be the only time during the day that students with physical disabilities can interact with the entire student body. School counselor Lauren Joyce says, "It's important that we provide the type of playground that is going to facilitate play that is creative, interactive, and cooperative, so they can practice the social skills they are developing."

Allison Wnoroski, the school physiologist says that children may already feel different because of their disability, and when these students cannot access the same play area as other students, it reinforces their differences. "We are not helping them if we don't have an environment that they can access. It just continues to send that message that you're different, you're separate, you can't play with the other kids. I'ts not good for their self esteem or their social development."

According to Wnoroski, unstructured play opportunities, recess, and physical activity, allow children to engage in an activity that significantly improves a child's conginitive and academic achievement. Four per-cent of LPS children cannot access the recess area, or play in the same area as the other children. The playground at LPS is a physical barrier to the full range of education opportunities for these children.

Sooooo.... the LPS staff has teamed with the Loveland Athletic Boosters to create an "all-inclusive playground that supports social, emotional, and physical growth through engaging and active play" for each and every one of their students. A place in Loveland where all children and their families in the community can play together, regardless of their abilities. A watering hole for children and families of all abilities, especially children with sensory deficits and other developmental issues, allowing each child to choose how they want to engage in the playground. Getting all children into the very center of all the structured activities is an esential design criteria of their inclusive play dream.

The only piece of accessible play equipment at the Loveland Primary School is at a very hard to get to spot. It is remote and isolated from where other children play. It is not inclusive because a child using this lone swing cannot engage with other children during recces.

The team sponsored a luncheon on November 12 to kick-off a fund raising drive

LPS Principal Kevin Fancher said, “We want a playground that is inclusive to all children that has a variety of play events to engage children; we want the playground to increase our student's physical activity level.” Fancher is also excited  about having a playground at his school the entire Loveland community can enjoy.

LPS teacher Jamie Meyer said, "This playground project isn't just to benefit the kids that attend the Loveland Primary School, it's really to benefit all kids in our entire community."

The goal is to raise $200,000 to make it happen.

If you want more information on how you can help; contact LPS Principal Kevin Fancher via email at [email protected] or 683-3101.

Jamie Meyer said, "I am so proud to be a Loveland teacher, a Loveland resident, and a parent of three kids that attend Loveland Schools. I really can't wait to share this playground with the entire Tiger Family."

A Web Site where you can offer help or donate to the Loveland Primary Playground Project will launch soon.

Loveland Magazine is a sponsor of the Primary Playground Project.

 

It is a BIG task.

The Loveland Primary School (LPS) staff has teamed with the Tiger community to create an all-inclusive playground that supports social, emotional, and physical growth through engaging and active play.

“The playground foundation needs to be fixed to correct erosion and drainage problems,” said LPS Principal Kevin Fancher. “We want a playground that is inclusive to all children that has a variety of play events to engage children; we want the playground to increase our student's physical activity level.”

The goal is to raise $200,000 to make it happen.

If you want more information on how you can help please contact LPS Principal Kevin Fancher via email at [email protected]. - See more at: http://www.lovelandschools.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=5IP3I2&dasi=3IU2#sthash.7Wc5FoQ6.dpuf

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Grailville's 70 year history

 

Loveland, Oh. - At the October 28 Loveland council meeting Mayor Linda Cox read a proclamination honoring Grailville's 70th anniversary. The proclamation was a re-cap of the history of the organization located just outside of Loveland.

Find out more about Grailville at their Web Site.

See Tom Allen's photos from Grailville's Light up the Farm event. Photos by Tom Allen from Grailville's 70th Anniversary Light Up The Farm!

 

 

 

Tis the season for Holiday in Lights at Sharon Woods

 

 

Enjoy more than a mile of fantastic seasonal lights all from the warmth of your car. See more than 120 moving and standing holiday-themed figures depicting everything from Santa to the 12 Days of Christmas. Holiday in Lights kicks off at Sharon Woods on Friday, November 21 at 6 p.m. The fun continues on Saturday evening with a sold-out 5K race and throughout the month of December.

Holiday in Lights

Hours November 21-December 31, 2014 Sunday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 6-10 p.m. Admission $13 per car $45 for buses & 15-passenger vans Directions

Santaland

Hours Nov 21-23 & Nov 28-Dec 23, 2014 Sunday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 6-10 p.m. Activities Enjoy live family friendly entertainment, have your photo taken while sharing your wish list with Santa, check out the train display, do some holiday shopping at Nature's Niche and pick up a sweet treat at Mrs. Claus' Confectionaries. Learn More

Get a coupon for $2 off Stop by any Great Parks visitor center for a $2 off coupon or download one today. Download coupon

 

Veterans introduced at service in Loveland

 

The veterans attending the Veterans Day service held by the St. Columban School were asked to come forward and introduce themselves.

 

 

St. Columban School Children Honor Vets

 

The school children from St. Columban School in Loveland made their annual trek down the hill to the Loveland Veterans' Memorial on Veterans Day.

 

 

The Christmas Ranch in Morrow opens Nov. 28

 

A whimsical place with 1 Million dancing Christmas Lights synchronized to holiday music

"Truly an old fashioned family experience." 

 

Open November 28, 2014

Through December 31, 2014

 

Starts the day after Thanksgiving, November 28th through December 31st.
Sunday through Thursday – 5:00 PM to 9:00PM
Friday and Saturday – 5:00PM to 10:00PM
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to be with our families.

Six Christmas Shops!

 

 

Directions to The Christmas Ranch

Located just north of the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area at 3205 S. Waynesville Road in Morrow, Ohio 45152.

 

Thanksgiving Day Race roads closed for Thanksgiving Day Race in Deerfield Township

 

A Press release from Deerfield Township:

Deerfield Township, OH—November 21, 2014 — The Township wishes to advise our traveling public that on Thursday, November 27th (Thanksgiving Day), from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., several roads will be temporarily closed for the 2014 Thanksgiving Day Race. The race begins at Lifetime Fitness (8310 Wilkens Boulevard) and continues north on Wilkens, to west on Socialville Foster Road, to south on Snider Road, to east on Irwin Simpson Road, to south on Wilkens, u-turning near Bardes Drive, then returning north on Wilkens, ending at Lifetime Fitness. Traffic will be maintained and detoured as needed, but only temporarily as the runners pass by. Attached is a course map that gives visual reference to the directions written above.
Brief and temporary delays are to be expected. The Township apologizes in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our residents and motorists, and wishes to thank everyone for their patience, courtesy, and understanding as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with our citizens, guests, and corporate partners.

 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Run/Walk

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Come join us for the Deerfield Township Lifetime Fitness "10K on Turkey Day"! The 10K race, 5K race, and 5K walk will begin and end at Lifetime Fitness and we welcome runners and walkers of all levels. If you are looking for low-cost, low key Thanksgiving Day alternative, this is it. We will start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Easy access and plenty of parking available. Register online at www.RegistrationSpot.com (search under TD10K & 5K Run/Walk)

 

Whistle Stop Clay Works open for Small Business Saturday

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Whistle Stop Clay Works (WSCW) is pleased to be a part of the fourth annual Small Business Saturday (SBS) on November 29th from 10 am - 5 pm.    The studio, located in historic downtown Loveland, features unique, hand made pottery from local potters. WSCW showcases artists specializing in functional, decorative, hand built, wheel thrown, sculptural, and whimsical pottery.     Small Business Saturday is an important day that highlights locally owned retailers.  These small establishments create jobs, fund the local economy, and give back through various charitable organizations.    SBS is an opportunity to support local potters and to browse their one of a kind arts and crafts. You can find items here not available at national chain stores.   Look forward to seeing you around town!     Think local and hand made.   Whistle Stop ClayWorks Gift Certificates are now available!                        Whistle Stop ClayWorks 119 Harrison    Loveland, Ohio 45140 513.683.CLAY (2529)    www.whistlestopclayworks.com

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ballet tech of ohio Kicks Off the Holiday Season with The Nutcracker at Little Miami H. S.

 

by Mary Ward

Claudia Rudolf Barrett’s ballet tech of ohio (bto) will present The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 22, 2014 with performances at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. The shows, which are open to the public and present a wonderful ballet experience for the entire family, will take place at Little Miami High School, 3001 East US 22, Morrow, Ohio 45152.

This Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky's wonderful and timeless music, features guest artists of the Cincinnati Ballet Company (CBC) including Cervilio Amador, principal dancer, Julio Concepcion and Sergei Pakahrev, formerly of the CBC who will all be performing with the talented, award-winning dancers of bto.

An enchanting holiday story that speaks to the child in all of us, this Nutcracker is a slightly abbreviated, child friendly version that brings to life the magical characters that every young dancer enjoys performing and of which audiences never seem to tire!  David and Karen Hunter of Milford, Ohio return to perform the roles of the Christmas party hosts, Mayor and Mrs. Silberhaus.

Clara, Fritz, their magical Uncle Herr Drosselmeyer, the growing Christmas tree, the battle between the Nutcracker, Mouse King, soldiers and mice, the Snow Queen and King in the Land of Snow, Peppermint Candies, Mother Ginger and her Ginger Kids, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier never fail to delight young and old alike - a holiday show not to be missed!

Tickets are $15 for adults; and, $10 for seniors (60+) and children/students (ages 3 through 18). To purchase tickets:

• Call 513/683-6860 with Visa, American Express, Discover or MasterCard.
• Visit ballet tech of ohio located at 7623 Old 3C Highway, Maineville, Ohio 45039.
• Purchase (cash or check only) at the door one hour prior to each performance.

PLEASE NOTE: A reserve date of November 23 is on hold in the event of inclement weather. Go to www.ballettechohio.org or the bto Facebook page for performance updates.    

For more information visit www.ballettechohio.org  or contact bto via email at [email protected].

 

Photo released of robbery suspect

 

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Loveland, Oh. - This is the photo released by the Loveland police department this afternoon of the robbery suspect that robbed the Union Savings Bank at 510 West Loveland Avenue today around 11 AM.

This man left the bank on foot and a search of the surrounding neighborhood was futile.

He was described this way by the department: "A male Black in his thirties, wearing a grey hooded jacket, faded denim jeans with a tear in one knee or a hole in the right front leg, and tan type work boots, 5'10' to 6' tall, and a red shirt. The robber fled the scene wearing a grey mask, on foot."

The suspect is still at large.

Anyone with any information about the robbery should contact the Loveland Police Department by calling 513-583-3000.

Read more about the armed robbery and watch Loveland Magazine TV interview with the Loveland Police Chief.

 

Armed robbery at Union Savings Bank in Loveland

 

 

 

Video Interview with Loveland Police Chief

 

Loveland, Oh - No one was injured today, when just before 11 AM, the Union Savings Bank at 510 West Loveland Avenue was robbed at gunpoint. The suspect, described by police as, a male Black in his thirties, wearing a grey hooded jacket, faded denim jeans with a tear in one knee or a hole in the right front leg, and tan type work boots, 5'10' to 6' tall, and a red shirt. The robber fled the scene wearing a grey mask, on foot. The neighborhood was searched by Law enforcement units from Loveland and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, by the Loveland K9 unit, and a Hamilton County Sheriff helicopter.

The suspect is still at large.

Loveland police chief Tim Sabransky told Loveland Magazine his officers did an "extensive foot search of the immediate neighborhood" that was called off about 12:30 PM. He said he was not yet aware if any customers were in the bank at the time. "He did display a handgun to the employees," said Sabransky.

Sabransky said, "The last time he was seen, the suspect was on foot heading East on Center Alley, heading toward the Little Miami River." He said the department was looking at any video that may have been taken on cameras inside the bank and it would be released as soon as possible.

An undetermined amount of cash was taken and the FBI is assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with any information about the robbery should contact the Loveland Police Department by calling 513-583-3000.

 

 

 

People Advocating Recovery Starts in Ohio

 

People Advocating Recovery Starts in Ohio!

 

Carol Baden, founder of Community Recovery Project, has taken the position of Co-Chair of the Southwest Ohio Chapter of People Advocating Recovery (PAR).

“Community Recovery Project has always been about partnering, connecting and effectively utilizing resources, ” Baden said. “Seeing what Northern Kentucky PAR has done, this is a natural extension of our mission.”

The kick off meeting for SWOH PAR will be 6:00 PM Thursday November 20th at the Addiction Services Council Office.

Community Recovery Project a community based group working toward the recovery of our communities from the heroin and opiate addiction epidemic.

The fact is our community needs help. We need information on how to prevent this epidemic from spreading and also recovery and treatment solutions. Answers cannot be found in
exclusion, ignorance, and intolerance. Gaining knowledge about the disease can better help us and our communities understand how and why it occurs in an individual. Once we begin to understand the physical and mental toll addiction has on both Addict and Community, we can share knowledge and resources to fight together against this epidemic. We cannot ignore the problem nor expect others to solve it. Those who are suffering from this epidemic are our friends, family members, neighbors…

 

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Loveland Grad Morgan Sturdivant now reporter for WMTW

 

 

[email protected]

Morgan didn't have to relocate very far when she accepted a reporter position here at WMTW News 8.  

She worked at WABI TV5 based in Bangor for three years. She is a Bangor native, but moved all over the country while growing up.

She lived in California, Colorado, and Illinois. Most of her family is from Maine, so she would come back to visit the state with her family every year.

She attended high school in Loveland, Ohio, located just outside of Cincinnati. In 2004. She returned to Maine being interested in a career in journalism. She enrolled at the New England School of Communications in 2007.  Read on...

 

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires

 

Three times as many cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving

than on an average day

Costa Rica Yoga Retreat

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Journals from the Self Costa Rica Yoga Retreat: Deepening your Connection with Life with Lila Lolling & Trish Washburn Yoga teaches us how to connect with the external world around us and also our inner world - the world of thoughts, ideas, creativity, investigation and contemplation.  This relationship between the external and internal world of Oneness is one that requires deep faith, truth, trust and awareness. Through investigation of our inner world and contemplation on the external world, we are better able to connect to the Divine Self - and bring about lasting changes to your life. In order to investigate and contemplate the world at large, we need time in our schedule... and a yoga retreat is the perfect opportunity to do just that - make time to listen to the Self who whispers wisdoms from within. Each day we will gather together to create community through our Hatha yoga practices. We will dig deep into our yoga postures, and look within ourselves with Satya (truthfulness) and Santosha (contenment). Join Trish & Lila for a week-long escape focused on yoga, journaling and the art of change with truly fantastic off-site excursions. With one to two daily yoga sessions and plenty of time dedicated to renewal, you are destined to have a divine experience and return feeling rejuvenated, inspired and connected. We hope that you will join us for this unforgettable adventure! More Information

 

Several burglaries on Sentry Hill Drive and Bares Creek Court

 

From the Facebook page of the Loveland Police Department:

 

Loveland has experienced several burglaries in the early evening hours on Sentry Hill Drive and Bares Creek Court. Please pay extra attention to your surroundings and call right away if you suspect criminal activity.

 

Hometown Holidays in Downtown Milford

 

 

Sherrod Brown on the success of the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting

 

Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) met with Cincinnati Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell and Delaware County Sheriff Russell Martin in Washington, D.C. Brown, Blackwell, and Russell discussed the success of the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Programs in Ohio and the pressing need to extend funding for the program which is set to expire on March 31, 2015. Chief Blackwell and Sherriff Martin spoke under the auspices of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a bipartisan non-profit anti-crime organization.

Brown said, “Home Visiting programs are proven methods to help ensure that at-risk parents have the resources needed to ensure the safety and emotional and physical development of their children,” Brown said. “Prevention begins in the home and the Home Visiting model is critical for the well-being of our communities.”

The formalized grant program for the MIECHV program was authorized as part of the health law in 2010. It provides federal grants that states and localities use to implement intensive home visiting services for high-risk families, facilitated by nurses, social workers, and parent educators. These trained professionals provide parents with family support and coaching, and help families access community resources. Participants in these programs experience lower rates of abuse, neglect, and incarceration.

Brown continues to be a strong advocate for programs that support mothers and babies before and after birth. He helped pass the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 in March, commonly known as the “doc fix”, which included his amendment to extend the MIECHV program for another six months, past its expiration date of September 30, 2014. He said he will continue to support extension of this critical prevention program in 2015. 

Brown also introduced the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act, a bill which standardizes and enhances reporting of unexpected deaths in infants and young children to help authorities better understand causes of infant and young children death and prevent them. The legislation passed the House in September and is scheduled for markup by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions tomorrow.

 

Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival

 

The Parade is coming! The Parade is coming! Only 19 days left until the largest one day festival in Southern Ohio. Two spectacular horse drawn carriage parades, a variety of entertainment and demonstrations, numerous food and craft vendors and all of the cities shops and eateries await you.

 

Loveland High School Marching Band earns highest rating

 

Marching to a ‘Superior’ beat

 

The Loveland City School District congratulates the Loveland High School (LHS) Marching Band for earning the highest rating that can be achieved at the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) competition Sunday, Nov. 9. In the Class AA performance student musicians earned a First Division Superior Rating at the University of Dayton Arena.

“The band’s success is due to the hours of practice by the students, the direction of Mr. Miller and his marching band staff, and the volunteers who worked to help them at their performances,” said Loveland Superintendent Chad Hilliker. “We congratulate our students, their families and their teachers on this outstanding accomplishment; we could not be prouder.”

This is the LHS Marching Band’s first Superior Rating since 2005.

 

CMH Montessori School hosts Informative Coffee Social

 

Children's Meeting House Montessori School (CMH) is pleased to announce a special event for families with preschoolers called Coffee with Casey. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 19 at 9 AM and is hosted by Casey Reed, veteran teacher and the school's Interim Director. The Social will focus on the philosophy and value of an authentic Montessori education. Prospective parents are invited to talk with Casey about the Montessori Method, tour the preschool classrooms, and walk of the beautiful eight-acre campus, with a bird feeding station, fruit trees, flower gardens and ponds.

The school, located just east of historic Loveland, offers pre-K through sixth grade programs - including all day preschool, all day kindergarden, and child care before and after school. CMH prides itself on having a Montessori program in an enriched natural setting providing indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. CMH is a non-profit institution that provides a rigorous academic curriculum, focuses on the development of the whole child, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. Children’s Meeting House celebrates over 40 years of providing excellent, authentic Montessori education. Montessori students attain a deep understanding of core academic subjects and acquire real-world life skills tailored to fit each child's educational needs. For more information on the Coffee with Casey on Wednesday, November 19th at 9am, please call the CMH office at (513) 683-4757 or visit: www.childrensmeetinghousemontessori.com. The school is located at 927 O'Bannonville Road in Loveland, Ohio

 

‘Why I Love Loveland’

 

 

By Keith Koehne,

Loveland City School District assistant superintendent of human resources

 

There is a quote attributed to Confucius that states, “Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.”  While the soundness of that as career advice is debatable, what is not up for argument is that if one feels challenged, valued, and supported in their work they can flourish. It is our goal that Loveland is exactly that type of workplace.

When I arrived in Loveland a year ago that sense of a greater purpose was almost palpable. Almost everyone I encountered told me how much they liked working here and I wanted to capture that passion. We created a video series entitled “Why I Love Loveland” that highlighted some employees talking about what attracted them to Loveland and how they make a difference every day. They spoke in no uncertain terms about this being a great place to work, a wonderful community to support, and fantastic kids to teach. We linked these videos to the Human Resources page on the district website – if our goal is to attract, retain and support the best people possible, who better to explain what makes this such a great place to be.

We have just kicked off the 2014-15 “Why I Love Loveland” video series and I encourage you to take a minute and peruse the stories captured on the HR website (http://www.lovelandschools.org/HumanResources.aspx). You will be struck, like I was, by the infectious enthusiasm of our teachers, aides, bus drivers, custodians, and food service workers. You will be proud of the sincerity with which they approach their work. You will understand why they Love Loveland.

 

Here is the only Christmas Shopping List needed in Loveland

 

 

by Terri Rogers

The Loveland Initiative is proud once again to host the 17th Annual Christmas Toy Store. Christmas is a wonderful time of year, and should not be missed by any child. With our annual Toy Store, we make it a wonderful experience for low-income parents and their children.

The Toy Store was created to help families who could not afford to spend much on toys and gifts. Purchasing toys and gifts at a discount helps parents feel that they are contributing to their child’s Christmas while enabling the parents to choose items based on their child’s interests and needs.  

We are committed to using the money raised by the Toy Store for the betterment of children and families in Loveland. The past 15 years, the money raised has been used for the Tracy L Johnson Scholarship Fund which assists a student to further his or her education, and other programming needs. We are very proud that sixteen college scholarships have been awarded. Last year we awarded a $1500 and a $2500 scholarship to two Loveland students! We feel that one of the ways to empower people is through education and this is the way to break the cycle of poverty.  Without you, we cannot offer help to these children.

More than 250 children from under-served families in the Loveland area receive gifts via our Toy Store. Each family will sign up, pre-register and financially qualify. They are then offered the opportunity to shop for 5-8 gifts per child in their family, based on the number of donations received.

Parents and grandparents come into a store setting (set up by volunteers) with tables marked by price to purchase items for $0.50 to $5 per gift.

The 17th Annual Christmas Toy Store will be held at the Loveland Moose Lodge, 227 E. Loveland Ave. The date for the event is December 19.

We will be accepting donations of NEW UNWRAPPED toys and gifts for children, preteens and teens. (See attached suggested gift list). Gift cards and monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.

Please drop off donations at Bond Furniture 113 Karl Brown Way November 1, through December 15. You may also drop off items at any of the Loveland School District buildings during school hours. We can also make arrangements to pick up gifts.

In addition to gifts, we always need volunteers for pick-up, wrapping, displays and transportation.

We are confident that our community will once again pull together to help the children and the families in Loveland. Please feel free to call Project Leaders Mary Hensley at 513-697-6694 or e-mail Shionee Blust e-mail [email protected] or myself at 513-633-0233 [email protected] with any questions or concerns.  

Thank you in advance for your help!

Download a printable Shopping List: Download Toy Store Shopping List

Learn more about the Tracy Johnson and the Tracy L Johnson Scholarship Fund: Download Tracy Lynn Johnson Scholarship Fund

Terri Rogers is the Executive Director of the Loveland Initiative

 

 

November 17, 2014 in Loveland, Ohio

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE: The Loveland City School District is closed Monday, Nov. 17, due to weather.

UPDATE: The Loveland City School District is closed Monday, Nov. 17, due to weather.

The Little Miami Schools are closed today

The Little Miami. Schools are closed today

The Loveland City School District is on a 90-minute delay for Monday, Nov. 17, 2014.

The Loveland City School District is on a 90-minute delay for Monday, Nov. 17, 2014.

Support Milford Miami Ministry while shopping at Milford Meijer Double Match Days

 

DOUBLE MATCH DAYS - Nov. 14 & 15

Turn $10 into $30 in Meijer groceries for the Milford Miami Ministry Food Pantry when you shop at Meijer (Milford, located on St. Rt. 28) this Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15.

It’s as simple as handing a Simply Give donation card (located near the checkout) to the cashier. $10 will be added to your total.

Simply Give will continue through January 3, 2015. Each $10 donation to “Simply Give” will be matched, turning $10 into $20 in groceries for MMM food pantry.

Thank you! Your support allows Milford Miami Ministry to assist local families in need.

 

Loveland Initiative federal fund request passes first hurdle

 

Loveland, Ohio - On the agenda at the October 28 city council meeting was a request to Hamilton County for a share of the available federal Community Development Block Grant Funds. The resolution listed three projects, in order of council's priority as their wish list. Hamilton County will have about $2.9 million to share with local communities and will make the final decision about any projects.

Up for a vote:

1) Paving of W. Main Street, Highland Avenue, Florence Avenue and Enlage Road within the Heights area of the city. This project would include the addition of parking spaces at Anniversary Park. (project cost $99,900, local match $9,990)

2) Three (3) year financial support of the Loveland Initiative. ($54,625)

3) Building demolition at 897 Loveland Madeira Road (Bowling Alley). (project cost $58,597, local match $13,820) This request was going to be forwardd to

City council could apply for all three projects to be funded, re-order the priority, remove listed projects, or add other projects.

Council voted 5-1 to approve the grant request as propsed. Rob Weisgerber voted against the proposal saying he thought the Loveland Intiative should receive support from, "The faith based community." Paulette Leeper was not at the meeting to vote.

The request now goes before the Hamilton County Commissioners.

During the first public hearing on the grant, supporters of the Loveland Initiative receiving funds were the only community members supporting any project. (Your neighbors: Pleading with intimate, passionate, and personal stories for the Loveland Initiative)

See background story: Your neighbors: Pleading with intimate, passionate, and personal stories for the Loveland Initiative.

(Also read: Residents support including Loveland Initiative in Community Development Block Grant and An open letter to City Hall from Loveland Initiative Director)

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Greater Milford Area Historical Society to Host Holiday Open House

 

Special membership incentive, Santa display, raffle opportunity and more

 

Promont House Museum

906 Main St Milford Oh 45150

 

Sunday November 30th 1:30-4:30pm

 

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Her "Frogness" new Queen crowned at Legendary Loveland Frog Ball

 

 

Helen Davidson wearing the traditional tiara. Many people may wish to observe the traditional form of greeting and ask how they should behave when meeting the Queen. For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. The correct formal address is 'Your Frogness' and subsequently 'Ma'am'.

 

Helen Davidison, a resident of the West Loveland Historic District in Loveland Ohio was crowned Queen of the 2014 Legendary Loveland Frog Ball on October 18.

Read about the 2014 Ball HERE...

Read about the 2013 Ball HERE...

 

Olympus has fallen; Tigers fall 20-17 against Milford

 

 

Breaking the Tiger single season record held by Jack Morris since 1966, Luke Waddell ended the 2014 season with 1358 rushing yards against Milford

 

Loveland Sophomore running back, Luke Waddell breaks 48-year-old school record

 

by Willie Lutz

Loveland, Oh.- When the Loveland Tigers came into the 2014, they were put into a difficult situation. They had to follow the hype coming off of a Division II State Championship in 2013. They lost key senior leaders, because graduation is the natural order of school. They were looked up to like gods, and the fans held them to that standard. However, not everything can be retained.

Giavanni Ricci had 6 catches for 103 yards

The Tigers worst nightmare came true on Halloween night against the Milford Eagles when they lost 20-17 on a field goal with two seconds remaining. On that night, the team lost the rivalry Crosstownship Victory Bell that has sat outside their locker room for years, their playoff bid, and a chance to retain their title. Instead, their season is now overshadowed by what it could have been.

Going on the road against a rival always seems like a trap. The Milford-Loveland football rivalry has been dwindling for years, as Loveland annually demolished the Eagles. Instead, the Tigers saw an inspired Milford squad with nothing left to lose. The team couldn’t make the play-offs and nearly everyone had written this game off as a walk-through for the Tigers.

Milford had the Loveland defense spinning in the early stages of the game. The Eagles offense was a zone read (the quarterback either keeps the ball or hands it off depending on what he sees in the defense), which is the same offense that gave the Tigers trouble in their loss against Lebanon in week two. Ashcraft ended the game with 158 yards rushing, which was more yards than Loveland’s entire rushing squad who had 141.

Loveland showed life in the final stages of the game. Milford lead 14-10 at the half. With 0:48 left in the third, Luke Waddell slammed home an 8-yard run to tie the game at 17-17. Then, in the fourth quarter, both defenses went to war. Milford and Loveland were trading punts, as both team’s offenses seemed overwhelmed by their opponent’s brick walls of defense on the other side.

Then, the Eagles broke through. With 0:14 left in the game, Milford got the ball down to the Loveland five-yard line and lined up for a 21-yard field goal. The first one was a fake and Loveland snubbed it out. Drew Ashcraft threw an incompletion. The Loveland defense ran across the field to the sideline, jumping and cheering. What they didn’t realize is that there were two seconds left on the clock; Milford had another chance. Milford kicker Zach Laudermilk lined up and drilled a 21-yard field goal to end Loveland’s playoff hopes.

The only true positive for the Tigers was a record-breaking night for sophomore running back, Luke Waddell. Waddell broke Jack McCoy’s 48-year-old school record of 1358 rushing yards in a single season set in 1966. Waddell would finish the day with 152 yards on the ground to add to his season total of 1464 yards on the ground, which was more than enough to lead the ECC in rushing.

The Tigers season ends with a second place tie in the ECC and an empty feeling in their stomachs. They finished 6-4 and three-tenths of a computer point away from the playoffs.

 

 

 

Special Report: The second, "Legendary Loveland Frog Ball" at Centre Alley

Can you guess which one of these party-goers thought they scored a glimpse of the legendary Loveland Frog?

Hidden agenda? - Ulterior motive?

by David Miller

Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video was taken in the usually quite, but always quaint, West Loveland Historic District on October 18. The occasion was the second, "Legendary Loveland Frog Ball at Centre Alley". This report is a continuation of Loveland Magazine's self-admitted, pseudo-scientific quest to dispel what has become a world-wide suggestion that the Loveland Frog is purely an urban legend.

However, a great deal of this story is pure speculation because it is reckoned the organizers of the Ball had more motive than just inviting neighbors to a formal dress, Halloween party; to dance in the street and get to know their neighbors more intimately. "Formal Frogwear" was encouraged.

Click to view larger map of the West Loveland Historic District in the City of Loveland, Ohio; hopping ground of the Legendary Loveland Frog.

The perfect perfect perfect Environment?

The West Loveland Historic District makes claim to being the home and hopping ground of the legendary Loveland Frog.

True, the Frog's neighborhood is surrounded by hundreds of acres of green space, six city parks, and the state and nationally protected "Scenic" Little Miami River. It is the only such designated river in the U.S. that runs through municipal areas. Also, The Little Miami Scenic Trail (Loveland Bike Trail) to the East is the fourth longest paved rail trail in the U.S., running 68.5 miles though five southwestern counties in the state of Ohio. The multi-use trail sees frequent use by walkers, runners, hikers and bicyclists, as well as the occasional horseback rider. Over 350,000 people made use of the trail in 2005. ⁽²⁾

There are at least five other streams of water in the neighborhood, and seasonal wetlands. Keelhoffer's Run Creek's headwaters meander from Symmes Park, through the Simpson Farms's scenic ravines, and a smaller stream's waterfall cascades and is fed from Phillips Park and the Simpson Farm. The former, Simpson family farm, is now a 40 acre protected conservation district that neighborhood homeowners fought hard to make so.

There are historic houses, and homes converted to professional offices or "Live/Work" residences that are a leisurely stroll to the library, post office, three schools, downtown restaurants and entertainment, and a Kroger. In the neighborhood are law offices, art studios, hair salons, counselors, churches, therapists, and yoga and quilters studios. There are two hardware stores and three vintage shops within walking distance. The neighborhood is an American dream of recreation and walk-ability.

There is a walking and running trail that starts in the heart of the neighborhood, goes through the Simpson Farm and Phillips, all the way to Loveland High School and its recreational facilities such as tennis courts and a running track. The school is the center of cutural, art, and academic activities of the region.

With all that greenness, forest, and wetness, a frog would feel at home alongside the neighborhood's, deer, fox, wild turkey, great owls, abundant fish; and it might make a nice abode for rearing of wiggling pollywogs, alright!

The Legend?

The Frog was once shot at by the local police department, and there have been only spotty and un-confirmed sightings since. Neighborhood folks decided last year to have a Ball, hoping to entice the legend off the river and show it there is nothing to be scared of any longer. Why a masquerade ball, when the Frog could simply come out of seclusion wearing a disguise and no one would know? Well, to give the legend, options; show herself, or remain anonymous. A cautious measuring of what rightly so, might be a paranoid, insecure, perception of humans would be allowed.

Wearing the traditional tiara, Helen Davidson was crowned Queen of the second Legendary Loveland Frog Ball.

Many people may wish to observe the traditional form of greeting and ask how they should behave when meeting the Queen. For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. The correct formal address is 'Your Frogness' and subsequently 'Ma'am'.

University of Cincinnati folklore professor Edgar Slotkin is quoted in Wikipedia comparing the Loveland frog to Paul Bunyan, saying that stories about it have been passed down for "several decades" and that sighting reports seem to come in predictable cycles.

February 3rd 1972 was a night that "changed the very fabric of Loveland", according to Rob Morphy writing for American Monsters.com. In his report, Patrolmen Ray Shockey and Mark Mathews reported spotting a frog-like creature on the banks of the Little Miami River. It was reported to be roughly 3 feet tall, docile, and resembled the “Creature From the Black Lagoon.”  While it wasn’t aggressive, this sighting was kept under wraps. The Loveland Police Department thought it would be better to not have citizens in a frenzy over an alleged sighting. Until it happened again. Exactly one week later it was spotted on Riverside Drive, this time by Patrolman Matthews.

"The only thing different about this sighting was that Matthews unloaded 4 rounds into the torso of the creature, not because it was aggressive, but to get a closer look," said Morphy

The first report of the Frog was in May of 1955, when a Loveland businessman spotted her, and frogfriends, on a lonely and desolate local road:

"Just as the man was about to steal away, one of the creatures (3 and 4-feet tall, covered with leathery skin, and had webbed hands and feet) suddenly held what the witness could only describe as a “wand” above its head. The anonymous source further claimed that sparks spewed out of the end of this device. He left posthaste." ⁽¹⁾

She/He/Him/Her?

The frog's gender still remains in lingering question throughout the West Loveland Historic District. Many say, that just because it was the target of pot shots by police, does not necessarily mean the frog was a threatening figure, nor showed any signs normally attributed to males, aggression, etc. And since gender was not attributed in the police reports, town-folk do not at times appreciate depictions and representations of "their mascot" as a male monster. They say it makes no sense to un-necessarily frighten young impressionable children that there is something lurking in the dark in an otherwise very peaceful, welcoming, and friendly neighborhood.

The Frog has never hurt a single, solitary or otherwise soul. Non-withstanding, The Legendary Frog Ball's quest to meet her, the gender remains a bit of speculation.

The trap was set for the Frog and the neighborhood

The neighborhood's second attempt to lure the Frog out of seclusion took many months of planning, and the decorating of Centre Alley was accomplished over the two weeks before folks hit the dance floor. The habitually, haunted, Centre Alley was even more-so... even a sChOOL bus with its Blue-ray projector aimed at a 10'-wide screen with movies for children. Live music followed by a disk-jockey. Local folks, those not often seen socializing in the neighborhood were also a target of the plot. With just the remotest possibility of a brief glimpse of the Frog, it was hoped neighbors would come out of their own seclusion to meet unknown neighbors and share the pot luck celebration of their "olde worlde" - and chat with a neighbour for the first time.

 

 

 

 

 

BRS Insurance and Loveland Magazine, both businesses in the West Loveland Historic District, were sponsors of the Legendary Frog Ball.

 

More Fact and Fiction

The Investigation of Centre Alley is Loveland Magazine's report from last year's inuragural Legendary Frog Ball. Read (Story Here) Watch the video below...

 

 

 

To commemorate the rich Frog legend, a short movie called “The Legend of the Loveland Frogmen,” was made in 2010 by Gretchen Kessler and directed by her father, Bob Kessler, both of Loveland.

 

THE LOVELAND FROG FINALLY CAUGHT ON TAPE!!!

 

⁽¹⁾ AMERICANMONSTERS.COM

⁽²⁾ "Little Miami Scenic Trail Through Terrace Park Now Open Full Time" (Press release). Ohio Department of Natural Resources. 2006-08-25. Retrieved 2008-11-16

 

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Photos by Tom Allen from Grailville's 70th Anniversary Light Up The Farm!

 

These photos were taken November 1, by Tom Allen, at Grailville's 70th Anniversary Light Up The Farm!

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Great Oaks offers information session for graduating high school seniors

 

Attention high school seniors:  No plan after graduation?  Great Oaks Career Campuses, an Ohio Technical Center, can help you prepare for a new career.

Loveland Station Groundbreaking

 

On Wednesday, November 12, at 5 PM the City of Loveland will celebrate the groundbreaking of Loveland Station, the city’s mixed use residential and retail development in Historic Downtown. The approximately 12 million dollar project is being developed by River Trails Flats, LLC.

The project includes 94 low rise apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail and commercial space. The commercial space will be completed during the summer of 2015 with all residential spaces to be completed by December of 2015, according to the City.

 

Loveland students: ‘One Night Without a Home’

 

 

More than 30 LHS students participate in student-initiated sleep out designed to raise awareness of poverty, hunger and homelessness

 

Loveland High School (LHS) students – on a mission to raise awareness of poverty, hunger and homelessness – participated in a second annual “One Night Without a Home” Shantytown event 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the LHS softball/baseball fields. A total of 33 students used boxes and duct tape to construct a place to sleep for the evening.

"One night sleeping in a box does not compare to the experiences an individual or family might have being homeless for a week, a month, or a year. Shantytown was not designed to be a simulation of homelessness for our students, but a way of bringing attention to the plight of the hungry and homeless through speakers and activities throughout the evening," explained Beth Wexler, LHS teacher and staff organizer for the event. “One way our students wanted to give back locally was the collection of canned goods at LHS and the stocking of the L.I.F.E. Food Pantry on Saturday morning after Shantytown. I am hopeful that the students will think twice when they see a homeless person and have more empathy for their situation.

Guest speakers who presented at the Shantytown event included Chief Tim Sabransky of the Loveland Police Department, Streetvibes Editor Justin Jeffre and Sam – a member of the Voice of the Homeless Speakers Bureau – who shared a personal account of homelessness with participants.

“I hope the Shantytown participants will be able to have intelligent conversations surrounding the problem of homelessness and hunger, that they will share their experiences with family and friends, and that they will become advocates for the homeless,” said Wexler.

 

Little Miami Marching band set for lively Varsity Show

 

Performers leap in the air during last year's Varsity Show. Photo courtesy of Bill Box.

 

Ordinarily, putting a marching band onto an auditorium stage might crimp its style.

Not Little Miami’s.

The annual Varsity Show, to be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the LMHS auditorium, is a high-energy, high-volume event.

Ryan Papali receives Honda-Ohio State University Math Medal award

 

Senior Ryan Papali received the Honda-Ohio State University Math Medal award Nov. 2, honoring him for his outstanding achievement in math. Ryan, Little Miami High School’s recipient from the Class of 2015, was recognized along with 106 scholars from 16 counties in Ohio’s Southwest Region. The Honda-OSU partnership is an academic/industry partnership supporting programs in education, research and public service that positively impact the transportation industry. Each participating school in the region chooses its best senior math student; they were honored in a ceremony at GE Aviation in Cincinnati. In addition to the award, math medal recipients are eligible to apply for a $3,000 scholarship at the Ohio State University College of Engineering. Twenty math medal recipients who are interested in attending OSU and pursuing an engineering career are selected annually to receive the scholarship, which is renewable for four years. Those scholarships will be announced in the spring. - See more at: http://www.littlemiamischools.com/school_NewsArticle.aspx?artID=859&schoolID=1#sthash.N4kYl5NA.rqUX9WwO.dpuf

Little Miami High School Senior Ryan Papali received the Honda-Ohio State University Math Medal award Nov. 2, honoring him for his outstanding achievement in math. Ryan, Little Miami High School’s recipient from the Class of 2015, was recognized along with 106 scholars from 16 counties in Ohio’s Southwest Region.

The Honda-OSU partnership is an academic/industry partnership supporting programs in education, research and public service that positively impact the transportation industry. Each participating school in the region chooses its best senior math student; they were honored in a ceremony at GE Aviation in Cincinnati.

In addition to the award, math medal recipients are eligible to apply for a $3,000 scholarship at the Ohio State University College of Engineering. Twenty math medal recipients who are interested in attending OSU and pursuing an engineering career are selected annually to receive the scholarship, which is renewable for four years. Those scholarships will be announced in the spring.

 

Free Meal to honor Veterans on Nov. 11 at Paxton's Grill

 

 

We love honoring the service of all of our veterans. It is our honor to to serve you a free meal on Tuesday November 11th as a small gesture of thanks for all you have done! Please stop in and let us know you are a Veteran!

Paxton's Grill is located in a historic building in downtown Loveland, Ohio on the Loveland Bike Trail at 126 W Loveland Ave.

Pull Up a Chair Fundraiser

 

Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 8:00am to 9:15am

You're invited to Milford First on November 13 for breakfast, a silent auction and story telling . Proceeds from the event will benefit New Life Furniture, a 501-c3 organization that was birthed out of Milford First. The story teller is Joe Boyd, the founder and president of Rebel Pilgrim Productions. Rebel is a film television and media production company that exists to spark hope and action in the world.

Location Name: 

Milford First United Methodist Church

Location Address: 

541 Main Street, Milford, OH 45150

Contact: 

Jill Keefe

Email: 

[email protected]

 

Heating help is available for consumers in need

 

Fram the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

 

Heating help is available for consumers in need

For residential utility consumers who are struggling to remain current with their monthly bills, the coming winter months can be especially worrisome.

Last winter was one of the coldest on record and some forecasters predict much of the same for the coming winter months.

A year ago, more than 200,000 Ohioans were disconnected from natural gas service for nonpayment.

There are a number of resources available to help residential consumers stay connected to utility service as the temperature drops. The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) has more details about the many federal and state assistance programs that can help consumers with their energy bills:

• Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP Plus)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP)
• Alternative Payment Plans
• Medical Certifications

Existing fuel funds also are available through local electric and natural gas utilities. OCC's fact sheet, Utility-funded Assistance Programs Available to Consumers, can be found at www.occ.ohio.gov or by calling 1-877-742-5622. The fact sheet provides specifics about utility-offered assistance, eligibility guidelines and telephone numbers to call for information.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has issued special reconnection procedures for the 2014-2015 winter heating season. The Winter Reconnection Order, which remains in effect until April 15, 2015, allows consumers to make a one-time payment of up to $175 to avoid being disconnected or to restore their disconnected utility service.

Some of the guidelines are:

Miami Township's Decorative Paving takes home 2nd place in installer competition

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Eleven teams competed at the 2014 Hardscape North America Installer Championship, but only one was declared The HNA Installer Champion for 2014.
 
The Hardscape North America Installer Championship is intended to test and recognize the skill, dedication and passion of hardscape contractors from Canada, the United States and Mexico. Each team that competes in the championship has their understanding of industry best practices and guidelines, safety, quality and craftsmanship tested in a race against the clock and other top installers in the industry. This championship determines the best of the best in the hardscape industry. 

Decorative Paving, Co. from Miami Township, Ohio, came in second place. The team included Daniel Krammer and Zach Goodspeed. As the runner up, Decorative Paving received a prize package valued at almost $5,800, which included $400 cash and an iQ360 14" masonry saw with fully-integrated dust collection plus accessories.

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Holiday Open House November 15 at Whistle Stop Clay Works

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Whistle Stop Clay Works (WSCW) is pleased to host the fifth annual Holiday Open House on November 15th from 5 - 9 pm.    The studio, located in historic downtown Loveland, features unique, hand made pottery from local potters , WSCW instructors and students. The Open House showcases various artists specializing in functional, decorative, hand built, wheel thrown, sculptural, and whimsical pottery.    "This is an opportunity to support local potters and to browse their one of a kind arts and crafts. You can find items here not available at typical retail outlets, like malls or big box stores. In addition, artists will be on hand to answer questions, to talk about the creative process starting with raw clay to glaze firing, and can even take special orders," says potter and WSCW co-owner Tim O'Grady. The show is Saturday, November 15th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at 119 Harrison Avenue, Loveland, Ohio. There is free parking and light refreshments. For more information call (513) 683-2529 or visit www.whistlestopclayworks.com   Think local and hand made.   Whistle Stop ClayWorks Gift Certificates are now available!                        Whistle Stop ClayWorks 119 Harrison    Loveland, Ohio 45140 513.683.CLAY (2529)    www.whistlestopclayworks.com

Have you heard about the Loveland Middle School Partners Club

 

LMS Partners Club made a debut appearance at the Loveland Athletic Boosters Homecoming Parade

 

LMS parents spearhead and support a new club to create social opportunities for all students

 

 

Loveland, Oh. - Meet Candice and Pat Paolino – Loveland Middle School (LMS) parents who not only believe EVERYONE matters – they created a club for students to join with that motto – the LMS Partners Club.

“It’s about creating social opportunities for any student,” explained Candice Paolino. “It’s about developing positive and meaningful relationships with peers.

“We get together for once-a-month, low-key social activities that include things like tailgating as a group for a Loveland High School football game, scavenger hunts, movies and ice cream socials.”

Hand-in-hand the Paolinos worked with LMS Assistant Principal Jayson Bruce, teachers Carol Huxhold, Rachel Angel, Anita Winning, Kim Hicks, and Counselor Kim Shafer to make the dream of the LMS Partners Club a reality. Now, in its second year, the club boasts a membership of more than 40, and is receiving applications weekly.

“There are a lot of kids out there who struggle with social connections,” said Paolino. “Whatever the reason is – some may be new to the area, some may be shy, and some may have disabilities – their struggle is the same. However, there are also compassionate student-leaders at LMS. Students who want to help and are OK stepping outside their comfort zone to help include others. What a wonderful combination this has been. That is what this club is all about – creating social opportunities to help develop a sense of belonging. The beauty is that everyone benefits from this partnership.”

“The LMS Partners Club positively impacts all students by providing an opportunity for all students to develop meaningful social relationships outside of the classroom and school,” said Carol Huxhold, LMS teacher and club sponsor.

The LMS Partners Club is open to any middle school student. To join, or to find out how you can help support the mission, contact [email protected] or visit the club’s Facebook page “Loveland Partners Club.”

 

At LHS, 37 Seniors go back to elementary school

 

Jessia Gorman and first-grader, Dennis

 

"She helps me and that makes me feel good,” said Dennis, pictured above with Gorman.

"She's really nice and she helps me,” said first-grader, Makenna.

At Loveland High School (LHS), this year 37 seniors headed back to elementary school… as mentors. The LHS Ambassador Program is a new offering that places students in work environments within the district that are a good match for what they plan to pursue after graduation.

"Jessia Gorman is my High School Ambassador. Jessica visits my room everyday where she helps my first grade students complete their morning work. We have come to rely on her daily,” said Loveland Primary School teacher, Jen Miller.

Watch this video produced by the District and learn why this is a win-win for both the big and little Tigers involved…