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Loveland High School student journalists capture award-winning headline in International competition
LHS celebrates multiple accolades for student-produced newspaper The Roar
Front Row: Bronson Lakes, Kevin Sieg, Drew Paschal, Riley Boucher, Jared Frees, Colton Lakes
Middle Row: Claire Ruben, Emily Dougherty, Andrea Gomez, Kevin O’hara, Halle Russo, Paige Smith, Willie Lutz, Ryan Mangan
Back Row: Catie Shipp, Hannah Fischer, Terra Brulport, Kaylee Harter, Megan Phelan, Rachel Froberg, Jazmyn Browning
Loveland High School (LHS) has announced its student-produced newspaper The Roar has received International Second Place from Quill & Scroll Honorary Society for High School Journalists. In addition to the International award, The Roar also received an “exceptional” rating for coverage and a “distinguished” rating for writing and editing.
“We are tremendously proud of the journalism program offered by Loveland High School, and we congratulate the hardworking team that led our student paper to International success and recognition,” said LHS Principal Peggy Johnson.
“I am very proud of the students for their hard work and dedication to the staff,” said Rhonda Overbeeke, LHS journalism teacher.
Overbeeke noted that 2015 LHS graduates Willie Lutz and Halle Russo served as the editors for the award-winning newspaper. Lutz was the sports editor for Loveland Magazine and is now studying at the at Ohio University E. W. Scripps School of Journalism.
Follow The Roar on Twitter (@lovelandroar) for frequent updates on school news and sports.
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Loveland hosts Community Conversation on State Testing
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District administrators to discuss significant changes to state testing structure Tuesday, Oct. 27
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District invites all members of the Tiger Family to a Community Conversation on State Testing 7 PM Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Loveland Middle School/Loveland Intermediate School Media Center.
“The changes to state testing for the 2015-16 school year are significant,” said Loveland Superintendent Chad Hilliker. “We want parents and guardians to have an opportunity to hear first-hand from us about the reduction in test time and the academic picture these tests can provide, and we want those with questions to have the ability to speak with us directly. We encourage all Tiger Family members to come to this event and become a part of the conversation.”
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Fine art on-line auction to benefit Granny’s Garden School
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The picture above is of an original oil painting by Deidre Dryson, a renowned landscape artist in Loveland. Deidre painted it during the recent Granny’s Garden Harvest Celebration.Deidre has generously donated the painting to Granny’s Garden to raise funds for the Loveland school garden program. The auction starts October 15 and runs through October 25th. They will accept an opening bid of $150 and subsequent bids of $50.
Place your bid on Granny’s Facebook page or by sending an email and your bid will be posted for you. Granny will post regular updates on the Facebook page.The painting is framed and measured 14″ H x 18″ W before framing.You can view the painting at Art House II Studio at 430 West Loveland Avenue. Deidre has it displayed and lit in a window on her front porch so you can stop by anytime.Loveland Magazine donated photography services for this project.
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS – BURIG PHOTOS: 50-0 trouncing of Withrow
Senior linebacker and Ohio University commit Eric Popp pursues the Withrow ball carrier The Loveland Tigers improved to 3-4 in season play and evened their record in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference at 2-2 with a 50-0 trouncing of Withrow last Friday.
Twenty-one first downs vs. 6, and 354 yards vs. 86 pretty much is the sum of the game, except for the 50-0 score, which could have been much higher without the merciful, stop the “Running Clock Rule” which made for a very fast game. When a second-half score differential reaches 30 points the clock only stops during an official’s timeout, a charged timeout, the end of a period, or after a score.
Loveland’s defense held Withrow to 22 ground yards. Eric Popp, senior linebacker and Captain, recorded nine total tackles, three-and-a-half tackles for loss, and two sacks.
Loveland Junior Luke Waddell ran 16 times for 250 yards on the ground, had an 11-yd. reception, and scored 5 TD’s.
Assisted by a block from #72 Jake Ferrell, Ryan Bagnoli runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against Withrow. 
Riley Boucher adds the extra point after a Loveland touchdown. Boucher has been nearly perfect this year, hitting 30 of 31 extra points Walnut Hills (0-4, 2-5) travels to Tiger Stadium Friday for Military Appreciation Night. 0-4, 2-5. Loveland is now in 4th place in the ECC, behind Kings, Glen Este, and undefeated Turpin (7-0). Loveland plays at Turpin on October 23, then hosts 6th place, Milford for their Senior Night on October 30.
#17 Michael Newbold recovers a Withrow punt that had just been blocked by #1 Calvin Whitaker (in background) 
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Up-Date on Branch Hill Guinea road construction
Jeremy Evans, the Clermont County traffic engineer in the know about the road construction on the hill leading down into Branch Hill on Branch Hill/Guinea Pike said, “We do have a project in the area of the hill on Branch Hill Guinea. The work manly consists of improving the roadside storm drainage system and adding a 2’ wide shoulder to each side of the roadway.” He further explained that the work taking place in this area
right now is related to utility relocation in advance of the construction project. Duke Electric, Cincinnati Bell, and Time Warner all have relocation work remaining.Evans said, “Our contractor will require a road closure at some point to complete their work but we won’t have an estimated date until the utility companies are closer to completion. Our hope has been to complete the bulk of the project this fall and wrap up any remaining work in the spring, but that window is quickly closing.”
Evans said he will keep Loveland Magazine informed and let us know when they have a date scheduled for the closure.
Jeremy Evans, can be reached at 513-732-8857 or jpevans@clermontcountyohio.gov.
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Issue 1 will result in a stronger democracy and a fairer process for our state
Guest Column
by Matt Huffman and Vernon Sykes, Co-chairman of the Fair Districts for Ohio campaign
This November 3rd, Ohioans will have the opportunity to solve a divisive problem facing our state. Issue 1 defines a new method for drawing state legislative districts and embodies a compromise reached by Legislators of both parties. It was put on the ballot by an overwhelming, bi-partisan vote in both the Ohio House and Senate. After many proposals brought forth by legislators and other political interests, Issue 1 is the first proposal brought to the voters on a bipartisan basis while establishing stronger transparency and accountability in the way state legislative districts are drawn.
Issue 1 creates The Ohio Redistricting Commission consisting of seven members. Three of the members, the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the State Auditor, are elected directly by a vote of the people. An additional four members are appointed by the legislative leaders of the two major political parties in the state. This make up ensures that the Commission will always have more bipartisan representation than the current process allows.[quote_left]Issue 1 will inhibit the ability of whichever political party is in control to make maps strictly for partisan purposes.[/quote_left]
Issue 1 replaces a variety of vague rules and precedent with specific and clear criteria regarding the mechanics of the map drawing process. These criteria will prohibit many of the actions taken by map drawers in the past by preventing certain divisions of local jurisdictions such as counties, cities, villages and townships. This will inhibit the ability of whichever political party is in control to make maps strictly for partisan purposes. Additionally, with fewer splits of local entities, state legislators and their constituents will more easily communicate leading to better governance. The plan also requires for the first time that public hearings be held regarding the plan before approval can take place. At the hearings, the public may testify and the commission may make amendments to the plan. The commission must also explain the rational for the map making decisions.
This proposal requires that at least two minority party members approve the plan for the map to take effect for a ten year period, the time of the next census. Otherwise, the map lasts for only the next two elections. This provides incentive for legislators and others to reach consensus in the original process. Additionally, this process reflects the constitutional principle of majority rule balanced with minority rights, enshrined in our United States and Ohio Constitutions.
For many years, Ohioans have demanded reform in the redistricting process. Issue 1 is a response to that demand. In a rare display, interest groups of all varieties including both the Republican and Democratic parties have endorsed this solution to an always contentious problem. If passed, this will be the first major overhaul in over 40 years and brings reforms to several key areas including bipartisanship, transparency, and accountability. Issue 1 will result in a stronger democracy and a fairer process for our state. We urge a yes vote on Issue 1.
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Brittany Byrd wants to bring a floral shop to Wall Street
LiveWork: The Future Of Living Where You Work And Working Where You Live*
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Loveland, Ohio – Brittany Byrd is already living in the second floor of the two-story home at 110 Wall Street next to the Quilters Studio of Loveland (see map below). She is asking the Loveland Planing and Zoning Commission for approval to use the first floor as a floral shop. She also wants to use the lawn in the rear, for workshops and children’s parties.
It’s a growing trend in Loveland and across the country called “LiveWork” – a return to the local “mom and pop” entrepreneurial spirit. Living where you work, a sustainable community movement, that involves no commute time and automobile pollution. You can work 24/7 if needed, to sustain your business.
The 85-year-old building has fallen into disrepair, looking untidy and unkempt. To add curb appeal, Byrd has begun landscaping and pruning. She has plans for more. She’s planted flower beds and hung flowering baskets to enhance the appearance of the charming house in the West Loveland Historic District. She said she wants to, “Spruce it up.” The home has been used as residential rental property in recent years and previously as a dental office.
Byrd said in her application to the commission that she hopes to offer knowledge and resources for customers, “…to improve their life with gardening and healthy eating.” The name of the business will be Homegrown Floral Gifts.She says she feels a floral shop would fit in with the surrounding businesses. “Wall Street does get a lot of traffic. The high school is just down the road, so for things like homecoming and proms, I’d sell corsages and boutonnieres – just flowers for any occasion really.” She also wants to sell live arrangements for weddings, events, and parties. “We will deliver arrangements we make, or customers will have the option of creating their own.” Wedding guests could take home unique arrangements made by the wedding couple.
“I’d like to have a lot of tea sets that you can put plants into. Homegrown Floral Gifts will offer live centerpieces for your holiday table — a lot of creative options. You can come in and piece together your own creation, and take it home,” Byrd said.
“I also want to dabble with fairy gardens,” Byrd said. “It is really popular right now. There are a lot of different miniature plants that you can incorporate into those with small, little fairy-like figures. You add tiny work benches and mini picnic tables to fit into that little scene. It’s a fun hobby that I want to introduce to my customers.”
Byrd wants to have birthday parties for kids and gardening workshops in the summer. “My sister is a kindergarten teacher. So, in the summer, she would love to help out with that.”
Byrd already feels she is part of the community. She grew up in Morrow, going through the Little Miami School system, and has many friends that have also migrated to Loveland. “I feel like this is close enough to my hometown since the Little Miami District branches down into Loveland.”
The Planning and Zoning Commission meets in early November to discuss her request. The house is already zoned for office and residential use, but she must get permission for her intended, retail sales.
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Your chance to win two pairs of TOMS (total value of $150.00)
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