Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School Head Women’s Soccer coach Todd Kelly is stepping down.
The Soccer program announced on X, “We say goodbye to a legend and could not be more thankful for the impact Coach Kelly has made on this program and the Loveland soccer community. Retiring after 29 years, he set the standard and gave us so many moments to celebrate. You will be missed, but forever a Tiger!”
Pending Board of Education Approval, Craig Chimiel will lead the Women’s Soccer Program.
Photo Shayne Lyons @Loveland_AsstAD
Kelly has numerous District championships and Eastern Cincinnati Conference titles under his belt.
In 2017, Coach Kelly led the Tigers to a State Div I Championship and were runners-up in 2015.
Follow the link below to the Loveland Magazine story with still photos and video.
Colleen “Jelly” Swift hoists the state champion trophy (Loveland Magazine file photo)
Loveland, Ohio– The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (BCRAT), also known as The Gail Model, that allows health professionals and individuals to estimate a woman’s risk of developing invasive breast cancer over the next five years and up to age 90 (lifetime risk).
The tool uses a woman’s personal medical and reproductive history and the history of breast cancer among her first-degree relatives (mother, sisters, daughters) to estimate absolute breast cancer risk-her chance or probability of developing invasive breast cancer in a defined age interval.
This ONLINE calculator takes about five minutes to complete.
The tool has been validated for White women, Black/African American women, Hispanic women, and for Asian and Pacific Islander women in the United States.
The tool may underestimate risk in Black women with previous biopsies and Hispanic women born outside the United States. Because data on American Indian/Alaska Native women are limited, their risk estimates are partly based on data for White women and may be inaccurate. Further studies are needed to refine and validate these models.
Calculator Limitations
This tool cannot accurately estimate breast cancer risk for:
Women carrying a breast-cancer-producing mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2
Women with a previous history of invasive or in situ breast cancer (lobular carcinoma in situ or ductal carcinoma in situ)
Although a woman’s risk may be accurately estimated, these predictions do not allow one to say precisely which woman will develop breast cancer. In fact, some women who do not develop breast cancer have higher risk estimates than some women who do develop breast cancer.
Tool Limitations
This tool cannot accurately estimate breast cancer risk for:
Women carrying a breast-cancer-producing mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2
Women with a previous history of invasive or in situ breast cancer (lobular carcinoma in situ or ductal carcinoma in situ)
Loveland, Ohio – After several unanimous votes, the Loveland City School District Board of Education made decisions to acquire 15.76 acres of land on US-48 near Founders Drive from the Cardinal Land Conservancy. The purchase price is approximately $1.5 million. This is land the Conservancy recently purchased from the Grail. ([EXCLUSIVE FIRST RELEASE] Grailville land acquisition grant awarded to Cardinal Land Conservancy)
In a news release issued by the District, Board President Jonathan Eilert said, “This property is a strategic investment in the future of the Loveland City School District. We feel the property will continue to grow in value, support the development of the Conservancy for the entire Loveland community, and provide unique opportunities for outdoor education for our students.”
In the same release, Andy Dickerson, Executive Director of Cardinal Land Conservancy is quoted as saying, “The sale of this property will provide the revenue needed for the Cardinal Land Conservancy to restore several buildings on the site for public and private use and open the property as a public nature preserve. We envision walking paths, learning gardens, and future partnerships with mental health service providers that will be great resources for local families and nature lovers. We have a proven track record of partnering with school districts on environmental education programs, and we believe this sale will be a win-win for the Conservancy, the school district, and the community.”
According to the District, “The property purchase will not impact the district’s operating budget and will not impact the property tax bills of Loveland City School District residents. The property will be purchased using financing that is supported by the district’s Permanent Improvement fund, which is earmarked specifically for ongoing improvement projects. Operating funds will not be used for the purchase. There will be no impact on funding for student-focused needs like staffing or classroom programming. The district will not be asking for any additional taxpayer funds for this purchase.”
The property will be purchased using “financing” and one vote that the Board made was to seek proposals for the lowest interest rate possible.
The District also said, “This property helps secure the future of Loveland City Schools. Purchasing it will allow us to begin a long, thoughtful conversation with our community about district facilities. Any building project would require public support through a ballot initiative.”
The Permanent Improvement tax is a continuing levy and has no expiration date.
View the Board meetings where the decisions were made.
March 5 Work Session
Discussion starts. (4:40 minute mark)
March 19 Business Meeting
Two residents speak to support the purchase (2:11 minute mark)
Superintendent speaks about and endorses the property purchase. (27:30 minute mark)
Treasure discusses the Permanent Improvement Fund and debt service of the land acquisition. (1:07:42)
Board goes into Executive Session with Andy Dickerson, Executive Director of Cardinal Land Conservancy to consider the purchase of the property (1:13:40)
Board comes out of Executive Session and votes on the purchase of the Conservancy land and financing the purchase. (2:13:10)
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONDITIONAL ACQUISITION AND PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE PURSUANT TO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, this Board of Education (the “Board of Education”) of the Loveland City School District (the “District”) has identified an opportunity to purchase approximately 16-acres of real estate located on O’Bannonville Road currently owned by Cardinal Land Conservancy Inc. (the “Property”), which real estate, upon acquisition, is intended to be used for public educational purposes;
WHEREAS, this Board of Education is hereby authorized to negotiate and to execute an agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the seller of the Property, which agreement shall set forth the terms and conditions of the purchase and sale of the Property subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, including, without limitation, due diligence matters and the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent within the Purchase Agreement such as inspections, title matters, a satisfactory survey and appraisal, and obtaining financing enabling the District to purchase the Property (collectively, the “Conditions”);
WHEREAS, this Board of Education desires to proceed with the negotiation, and/or execution of the Purchase Agreement, and to undertake actions necessary to do so;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Loveland City School District, Counties of Hamilton, Clermont and Warren, Ohio, that:
1. This Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent, the Treasurer, and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, or their authorized designees (collectively, the “Authorized Representatives”), individually, or in any combination, to conduct reasonable due diligence with respect to the Property, to take reasonable actions in satisfaction of the Conditions and to negotiate the terms of a Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of the Property. In addition, the President of this Board of Education and/or any of the Authorized Representatives, individually or in any combination, are hereby authorized to execute the Purchase Agreement, either (a) upon satisfaction of the Conditions in anticipation of the execution of the Purchase Agreement or (b) as a prerequisite to conducting due diligence on the Property, providing the District with the ability to satisfy the Conditions in conjunction with the sale of the Property.
2. In conjunction with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, this Board of Education hereby approves the appropriation of the necessary funds in order to undertake commercially reasonable due diligence efforts to purchase the Property and related efforts in satisfaction of the Conditions. Upon execution of the Purchase Agreement and securing the acceptable financing for the acquisition of the Property, this Board of Education hereby authorizes the appropriation of the necessary funds for the purchase of the Property as provided for in the Purchase Agreement.
3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of Education concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of Education, and that all deliberations of this Board of Education and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its adoption.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OBTAIN FINANCING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, this Board of Education (the “Board of Education”) of the Loveland City School District (the “District”) has identified an opportunity to purchase approximately 16-acres of real estate located on O’Bannonville Road currently owned by Cardinal Land Conservancy Inc. (the “Property”), which real estate, upon acquisition, is intended to be used for public educational purposes;
WHEREAS, this Board of Education has entered into an agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the seller of the Property, which agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of the purchase and sale of the Property subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, including, without limitation, obtaining financing that is satisfactory to the District (the “Financing Condition”);
WHEREAS, this Board of Education desires to proceed with satisfying the Financing Condition set forth in the Purchase Agreement, and to undertake actions necessary to do so;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Loveland City School District, Counties of Hamilton, Clermont and Warren, Ohio, that:
1. This Board of Education hereby authorizes the Treasurer to take reasonable actions necessary to satisfy the Financing Condition and to secure financing for the payment of the acquisition of the Property, including, without limitation, the preparation and effectuation of requests for financing proposals, the negotiation of financing terms with an underwriter or solicitation agent, and to undertake other reasonable actions in connection with privately placed or publically offered bonds, notes, lease-purchase obligations, certificates of participation and/or other securities or obligations deemed most efficient and beneficial to the District. The Treasurer is further authorized to consult with the District’s municipal advisor and bond counsel in reviewing, analyzing and/or making determinations with respect to the structure, timing and terms of a proposed financing for the acquisition of the Property.
2. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of Education concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of Education, and that all deliberations of this Board of Education and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its adoption.
Let’s change the world for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
April 13, 2024
10:30 AM | Hamilton, OH
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and you can join us in HAMILTON on April 13that Marcum Park!
Join 50,000 participants at 70+ Walks across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD — one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Who We Serve
The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people and families with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.
Programs
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people and families with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
Flags of county-owned buildings be flown at half-staff to honor Brigid Kelly
Hamilton County, Ohio – After a two-year battle with cancer and entering hospice care, and just one week after announcing that she needed to step down as Hamilton County Auditor, Brigid Kelly passed on Tuesday.
Kelly served as a State representative from 2016 until 2023. Chief Deputy Auditor Amy Humphrey will be the interim auditor until the the County Democratic Party appoints a replacement. That replacement would be for the remainder of 2024.
Statement from the family of Brigid Kelly
We sadly report that our dear one, Brigid Kelly, passed on Tuesday evening at her home. She was surrounded by love and peace after waging a two-year battle with cancer. Brigid’s failing health necessitated her recent resignation as Hamilton County Auditor. She was a treasured wife, daughter and sister, a valued friend and a true public servant. Funeral services are pending.
Call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to reach a trained specialist who offers free, confidential, compassionate, accessible care and support. There is HOPE. The lifeline WORKS. You are NOT ALONE in crisis.
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David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Word on the street is that the 7-week campaign was such an eye-opening experience and they are grateful to have experienced it together. They couldn’t have accomplished what they did without family, school, and community support!
Loveland High School’s Kathryn Zervos, Leah Schwab, and, Lola Jones and their Team CoUREage 5.0 raised $95,243.00 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Loveland Magazine was invited by the Loveland team to “The Grand Finale Celebration” held on March 16 at the Sharonville Convention Center. The evening was hosted by the LLS-Ohio River Valley Region to celebrate the successful 7-week campaigns by area high school teams to raise awareness and dollars to cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and Myeloma. The funds support research and to support and improve the quality of life for patients and families.
All of the “Students Visionaries of the Year” as they are called, were celebrated and given a standing ovation with loud cheers.
Zervos, Schwab, and, Lola Jones led Team CoUREage 5.0 and a team of volunteers. They asked Loveland Magazine to extend their appreciation to Britney Frietch Reality, Zicka Homes, Hyperdrive, The Ben Morrison Foundation, Loveland Magazine, and Bishops Quarter. The Team raised funds through give-back nights, raffle baskets, split the pot, and online auctions.
The Co-Chairs for the LLS-Ohio River Valley Region are Dino Dillhoff and Jenn Rampage, both Loveland residents.
The hosts for the evening were Emma Steiner a Senior at Loveland High School and a member of last year’s Loveland – 2023’s Team CoUREage 4.0 and Maddie Lippert, a Junior at Saint Ursula Academy. Emma’s Team CoUREage 4.0 was the top fundraising team last year raising a staggering $214,000.00.
Connor Bell, a Senior attending Elder High School, and his Westside Warriors were the top Student Visionaries of the Year for 2014. Combined, all of the Cincinnati Area student visionaries raised $758,942.00 this year.
Loveland High School’s next team, Team CoUREage 6.0 attended. They are Payton Brown, Macy Steiner, and Caitlyn Ferrer.
Thank you, Kathryn, Leah, and, Lola for inviting Loveland Magazine to your celebration! It was an AWL-inspiring evening that encouraged and left me full of faith about yours and my future! Our community and country are in good shape with you in it.
In this video you will hear the inspiring stories of Conner Bell representing the West Side Warriors the top fundraising team, Dino Dillhoff and Jenn Rampage the Co-Chairs, Co-Hosts Emma Steiner and Maddie Lippert, Scott Carroll representing the LSS National Board of Directors, and Gracie the honored hometown hero and survivor.
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Watch Cassie Mattia’s Table of Discussions interview with Team Coureage_5.0
April 13, 2024
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