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Author: David Miller
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2022 HOMEARAMA at Loveland’s ChimneyRidge opens Saturday
Loveland, Ohio – Do you love art, music, animals, the Reds, wine, beer or just spending time with friends? No matter what you enjoy doing, you won’t want to miss the special events at HOMEARAMA® 2022.
The fun kicks off with a pop-up art show on opening day, September 3. That Saturday is also Careers in Construction day, where attendees of every age can learn more about building and trades jobs and skills.
On Sunday, September 4, we salute Hometown Heroes, offering reduced admission for military members, teachers and frontline personnel. Listen for B105’s remote broadcast and enjoy an onsite car show.
Off work on Labor Day? The show will be open from noon to 9 p.m., so come to tour six luxury homes and stay for a drink or bite to eat.
Are you lucky enough to already live in Loveland? Your special day at HOMEARAMA® is September 9. Residents receive discounted admission to the show all day. Stay for music by Boutique, on the stage from 6 to 9 p.m.
September 10 is the perfect day for music lovers at the show. WHRM will broadcast remotely from the show at ChimneyRidge in the afternoon. At 5 p.m. Katie Pritchard takes the music stage.
We love Cincinnati and on Sunday, September 11, we’re going all out with Everything Cincy day. Don’t miss all the home team action: from 12:30 -1:30 p.m., come to the meet and greet with Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer and part of the Big Red Machine, George Foster (accompanied by Mr. Redlegs) and enter to win tickets to a game-day suite at Great American Ball Park. There will also be a meet and greet with FC Cincinnati & FC Cincy’s Mascot “Gary The Lion.”
Rolling Into Week Two
Grab your gal pals for a special Ladies Night Sip & Shop from 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 15. You’ll enjoy drinks with your friends and music by The Brody Brunch.
The final Friday of the show brings a flurry of activity to HOMEARAMA® in Loveland. It’s Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Day and we’ll host Fiesta Friday, too. From 5 to 8 p.m., we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. DJ Kombat will provide the soundtrack for a lively evening.
On September 17, it’s Beerfest, presented by Yelp Cincy. The taps will be flowing from noon to 9 p.m. That night, the 3 Micks perform from 5 to 8 p.m.
All good things must come to an end, but HOMEARAMA® will sign off with a fan favorite, Animal Adoption Event: Find Your Next Furry Friend! Will you be tempted to take a new pet home? The String Theory Band plays closing night from 4 to 7 p.m.
Plan Your Visit
Get in on all the fun: Plan your visit to HOMEARAMA®. Buy your tickets to the show today!
Directions
From I-275 North or South, Take Exit 52 Loveland/Indian Hill. Turn Left onto Loveland-Madeira Road, right onto West Loveland Avenue, left onto State Route 48, left onto Butterworth Rd then a right into ChimneyRidge and follow signs to HOMEARAMA® parking.
GPS Address – 10377 Butterworth Road, Loveland, OH 45140
OR 11 ChimneyRidge, Loveland, OH 45140
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CDC Recommends the First Updated COVID-19 Booster
In the coming weeks, CDC also expects to recommend updated COVID-19 boosters for other pediatric groups
by David Miller
Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations for use of updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer-BioNTech for people ages 12 years and older and from Moderna for people ages 18 years and older.
The CDC said today, “Updated COVID-19 boosters add Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 spike protein components to the current vaccine composition, helping to restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination by targeting variants that are more transmissible and immune-evading.”
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky – CDC photo In the coming weeks, the CDC is also expected to recommend updated COVID-19 boosters for other pediatric groups, per the discussion and evaluation of the data by ACIP on Sept. 1, 2022.
“When data are available and FDA authorizes these other types of COVID-19 boosters, CDC will quickly move to help make them available in the United States,” according to a press statement issued today.
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization of updated COVID-19 boosters, and CDC’s recommendation for use, are the next steps forward in our country’s vaccination program.
Dr. Walensky said today, “The updated COVID-19 boosters are formulated to better protect against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variant. They can help restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination and were designed to provide broader protection against newer variants. This recommendation followed a comprehensive scientific evaluation and robust scientific discussion. If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster and I strongly encourage you to receive it.”
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This Saturday Artists will Shine at the Pottery Affaire in Historic Downtown Loveland
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Loveland, Ohio – Whistle Stop Clay Works (WSCW) is hosting the fifth annual Pottery Affaire on Saturday, September 3 from 11 AM until 4 PM. The show highlights local artists who will be offering handmade pottery, fiber art, paintings, turned wood items, note cards, photographs, and much more. This show is a wonderful opportunity to support local artists and buy unique, handcrafted work.
The show will also be supporting the L.I.F.E Food Pantry, which fights food insecurity in the Loveland area. The food pantry will have a booth at the show and 100% of sales will go directly to the non-profit to help those in need. “We are excited to be partnering with Whistle Stop again this year. We raised over $500 last year and we are pleased to have an opportunity to educate people about our mission,” said Linda Bergholz, director of the pantry.
The show will also feature Loveland High School art students who will be selling their work.
The family-friendly event will have food, soft drinks, as well as wine and beer to help shoppers refuel and hydrate. In addition, there will be hourly door prizes, demonstrations on the potter’s wheel, and pottery studio tours.
“It’s going to be another amazing show. There will be nearly fifty artists showing their work. The Pottery Affaire offers tremendous variety and selection, so you’re sure to find something that is just right for you or someone on your shopping list,” commented Bonnie McNett, new owner of WSCW. “The setting is just perfect with lots of expansive shade trees and the beautiful O’Bannon Creek ambling by,” she added.
The Pottery Affaire is being held at 119 Harrison Avenue just north of historic, downtown Loveland on Saturday, September 3rd from 11 AM until 4PM. For further information call (513) 683-2529 or visit www.whistlestopclayworks.com.
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Will you please help fill the shelves of the LIFE Food Pantry?
Loveland, Ohio – Here are the weekly needs of the LIFE Food Pantry.
Thank you for supporting your local pantry and neighbors who need a bit of assistance!
FOOD
Baked Beans
Beef Stew
Canned Carrots
Canned Chicken
Canned Mixed Fruit
Canned Pineapple
Canned Salmon
Cereal
Chili Beans
Coffee
Cooking Oil
Ensure/Boost
Flour
Granola Bars
Hearty Soups
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Juice (LARGE NOT INDIVIDUAL)
Kidney Beans
Manwich/Sloppy Joe
Mixed Vegetables
Oatmeal Packets
Pineapple
Potato Dishes
Refried Beans
Rice-a-Roni
Sugar
Syrup
PERSONAL CARE
Body Wash
Conditioner
Deodorant
Lotion
Razors
Shampoo
Shaving Cream
Toothpaste
Tampons
Diapers Sizes 5,6
Pullups (all sizes)
HOUSEHOLD
Kleenex
Paper Towels
Cleaning Products
About the LIFE Food Pantry
RECEIVE FOOD
FOOD PANTRY HOURS
SUNDAY: Closed
MONDAY: Closed
TUESDAY: 10–12, 4–6:30
WEDNESDAY: 10–12
THURSDAY: 10–12, 4–6:30
FRIDAY: 10–12
SATURDAY: 10–12541 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140
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![[VIDEO INTERVIEW] Clermont Parks Director talks about their Grailville nature preserve](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/feature-jjosh-torbeck.jpg)
[VIDEO INTERVIEW] Clermont Parks Director talks about their Grailville nature preserve
David Miller is the Publisher and Editor of Loveland Magazine by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Josh Torbeck, the Director of the Clermont Park District met with me mid-morning Wednesday at the site of their newest park. Torbeck said the park on former Grailville land doesn’t have a formal name yet but was pretty confident “Grail” or “Grailville” would be in the official name once a decision is made. Currently, it is listed as “Grailville Nature Preserve” on the District’s website. The address is 1014 O’Bannonville Road, and Loveland City Council recently took steps toward annexing the 100 acres into the City. The land reaches all the way to Route 48 (Oakland Road) and that will most likely be where most visitors will go to enjoy it.
I asked him to tell you a little about his background and previous experience which he was modest about – but his resume is certainly not modest!
To find out what was most on the minds of Loveland residents I asked a few residents what questions they would like me to ask Torbeck. One was to ask about what deed restrictions are on the land. Torbeck explained the restrictions as well as the amenities they are allowed to put on 10 acres at the Oakland Road entrance.
The most pressing issue and question however was whether the District is pursuing, or is there a potential that the adjacent 109 acres, those where the Drees company intended to build 209 homes, would eventually become an addition to the nature preserve. Torbeck gave a candid answer.
The District also recently received a $260K capital improvement grant from Ohio to be used on the nature preserve and Torbeck talked about the intended uses of those funds.
The Grailville Archive
Because posterity may wish to know.
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New COVID Health Guidelines for Loveland Schools
COVID Health Guidelines Update Summary
(effective 1/28/22, updated 5/9/22, 8/1/22, 8/14/22)
Background: On 8/12/22 new guidance for school came out from both the CDC and ODH (ODH memo 8/12/22 updated COVID guidance. Here is the information that will help you here in LCSD:
- Positive cases
- 5+5 (5 days of isolation followed by 5 days of masking) plan as outlined by CDC/ ODH (Ohio Dept of Health). This is calculated from the first day of symptoms or positive test which is considered day 0. If a student is not ready to come back after 5 days (your child needs to be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications and symptoms improving), parents would call to tell attendance daily if their child is not ready to return. These are considered non-absence days
- Masking is not optional. If you have been positive, you will need to mask for 5 days after being in isolation for 5 days.
- There are no online learning links available.
- Extracurriculars- able to participate as long as able to mask. Removing mask is not an option
- District nurses (DN) make the follow up phone calls to parents once we are notified of a positive case.
- Close contacts/ exposures
- Quarantine is no longer recommended for people who are exposed to COVID-19 except in certain high-risk congregate settings (not schools). Instead of quarantining if you were exposed to COVID 19, it is recommended that you wear a high quality mask for 10 days and get tested on day 5. For extracurriculars, they can mask as able to.
- If your child has symptoms or develops symptoms, parents should keep them home and connect with their healthcare provider for further guidance and/ or covid testing. Testing on the same day as symptoms is now recommended.
- Parents should tell the attendance person the absence is covid related.
- If a student has a pending test and they have symptoms, we support keeping their child home until test results. If asymptomatic, they can be at school masked during that time
- We will no longer be monitoring vaccination status
- These days are excused absences, but we will continue to monitor
3 . Testing
- Any testing except antibody testing is acceptable.
- Recommend testing day five per HCPH guidelines for exposures, but not required
4. Vaccines
- We encourage everyone to talk to their health care provider for themselves and their children regarding getting vaccinated for COVID. It is the best way to address COVID going forward. Students over 5 are now eligible for the first booster vaccine
LCSD will continue to focus on “The Bundle”- handwashing, cleaning, distancing as needed/ able to, and masking when appropriate/ optional choice. Our entire staff is committed to keeping our students safe and healthy. We need your support by you doing the wellness checks daily with your child(ren) and keeping them home if they are sick. Thanks for partnering with us- we can do anything together!!
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![[Music Video] 2022 Loveland Marching Band presents ‘Say something, I’m giving up on you.’](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/loveland-hs-band-preview-night.jpg)
[Music Video] 2022 Loveland Marching Band presents ‘Say something, I’m giving up on you.’
by David Miller
Loveland Magazine Publisher David Miller Loveland, Ohio – After the successful completion, in the hot August sun, of their grueling Summer Camp, the Loveland High School Marching Band and Colorguard performed in a “Preview Night” at Tiger Stadium last Friday.
Letting the music speak for itself here, this is just a sampling of what you can expect at the halftime of Tiger football games and at the Tiger Band’s performances during their competition season.
The Tiger Band and Colorguard will perform tonight in Tiger Stadium. Game time is 7 PM.
All Photos © 2022 by David Miller/Loveland Magazine. Music soundtrack from the Preview performance recorded by Jennifer Miller © 2022.
“Say Something” was written by Ian Axel, Chad King, and Mike Campbell.” – wikipedia.org
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Loveland’s plan for GPS “preemption” units to identify oncoming emergency vehicles
The GPS units identify oncoming emergency vehicles
Photo by Zachariah Garrison: pexels.com Loveland, Ohio – The city had a four-year plan to install GPS “preemption units” within the control panels of all of its traffic signals. This plan is now complete, with four units being installed this year at the following intersections:
• West Loveland Avenue and Wall Street
• Rich Road and Loveland High School
• Loveland Madeira Road and Main Street
• Loveland Madeira Road and Valley View
The preemption units units identify oncoming emergency vehicles, interrupting the traffic signal’s cueing cycle and providing a green signal for faster and safer response times for Fire, EMS, and Police.
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![[Maximize Your Gas Tank] Gas prices are frustrating but there are tactics you can take](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/check-oil.jpg)
[Maximize Your Gas Tank] Gas prices are frustrating but there are tactics you can take
Rising gas prices are frustrating but there are tactics you can take to maximize your fuel economy. And, it’s good for the air we breathe and the planet!