An open statement to local, state and federal legislators of Southwest Ohio
Alison Parker and Adam Ward died after being shot in the head and chest while broadcasting live for WDBJ in Roanoke, Virginia on August 26.
Authorities say the murderer legally purchased his weapon.
If you won’t enact common sense background checks for the purchase of guns… we will find people who will.
Universal background checks provide the first line of defense—they help keep guns from falling into the wrong hands. Federal law still has a dangerous loophole that allows prohibited people—the dangerously mentally ill, drug abusers, convicted domestic abusers and felons—to easily purchase guns through private or online sales. With the rise of the internet and social media since the Brady Bill was first passed in 1993, the need to close this loophole has become exponentially more urgent.
State reporting improvements also must be made in order for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to issue accurate reports on potential gun buyers. Many states fail to comprehensively report essential information like criminal history, mental health status, domestic violence records, and illicit drug abuse records to the agencies that perform background checks. Increasing NICS funding and stronger incentives and penalties on states to report relevant records to NICS will close this dangerous gap in the background checks system.
Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVRO) empower families and law enforcement to petition a judge to remove guns from relatives who pose a risk to themselves or others. Shooters often exhibit dangerous warning signs, and GVRO laws help keep guns away from people with the intent to harm. California passed a landmark GVRO last year, in response to the shooting at the University of California, Santa Barbara. How many other mass shootings could have been prevented had the shooters’ families had legal recourse to keep them away from deadly weapons?*
Local potter, Bonnie Mcnett will be at the 19th annual Loveland Art Show in Nisbet Park. The show will be held Sunday, September 13th, from 11 AM until to 5 PM.
Bonnie makes wheel thrown pieces in her Loveland, Ohio studio. She specializes in functional items, adding style & charm to tableware. Lessons available
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All of the money raised by pink games stays here in our community to support women battling breast and other women’s reproductive cancers
Loveland, Ohio – The upcoming pink game, Thursday, September 24, at Tiger Stadium between Loveland and Kings high schools, is part of a series called “Friday Night Pinks”, to benefit local non-profit, Pink Ribbon Girls.
Kings was one of the first schools to host a pink game and now it is an annual event between the Knights and the Tigers. This is the first year for it to be hosted by Loveland. Between the schools, they have come up with their own name Rumble for the Ribbon. “It’s so great when two rivals come together for one cause,” said organizer, Jan Middleton.
The game is selected by Time Warner Cable to be the Game of the week and will be televised. That is the reason it is now a Thursday night game.
The main fundraising component of pink games is the personalized tee-shirts. Many schools across Cincinnati and Dayton will host games and sell tee-shirts. The back of each shirt is personalized with the two schools that are playing each other. The schools sell the shirts by pre-order or at the school the week prior to the game. Last year, Kings and Loveland sold over 1,200 shirts.
The game also has local sponsors that get involved – which increases the fund raising. This year Borcherding Buick GMC is sponsoring a Borcherding Buick GMC Punt for Pink Challenge during halftime. One student from each high school will be selected to attempt to kick a football into the back of a pickup truck. If they are successful, they will win $5,000 for their school and $5000 for Pink Ribbon Girls. To be eligible, students must wear their Loveland/Kings pink shirt to the game.
Last year Kings and Loveland sold over 1,200 shirts
There is also a Rumble for the Ribbon trophy that goes home with the winning school for this game.
“These pink games are a great way for communities to come together to honor all those that have been impacted by breast cancer,” said Middleton. Some schools honor survivors down on the field, others will do balloon releases prior to the games. There are many opportunities for students to get involved with the games. The Loveland Student Council and the Kings Community Service groups are both helping with the tee-shirt sales. “It is amazing to look into the stands on game night and see all the students and fans in pink,” said Middleton The cheerleaders wear the tee-shirts over their uniforms and are provided pink pom poms. “It is a such a fun and inspiring event. At this time, we have 11 pink football games taking place over a 5-week period.”
Middleton said that all of the money raised by pink games stays here in our community to support women battling breast and other women’s reproductive cancers. Pink Ribbon Girls provides FREE healthy meals, housecleaning, transportation to treatment and peer support. Last year, they shipped 35,000 meals to families in the Cincinnati and Dayton area, provided 415 housecleanings, and 569 rides to treatment.
These services are not income based.
Here is a video by a Kings student last year to highlight several of the pink games:
Please check out their website, www.pinkribbongirls.org for more information about the organization.
Junior Linebacker #42 Andrew Hesse eyes his prey as he runs down Lebanon’s Mitch Turpin (Photo by David Burig)
Loveland, Ohio – The 2015 Homecoming game for the Loveland Tigers required 2 nights, nearly 29 hours, and Lebanon quarterback Dakota Allen lighting up the late night sky with an air attack of 345 yds. It lasted a few minutes shy of saying, “Hello” to Sunday morning.
Friday’s scheduled start was postponed until Saturday because of continuing lightning strikes on the horizon. Then, the Saturday game started briefly at 7 PM, but halted when the lightning detection system blared it’s horn. Officials kept an eye on the horizon for 2 hours, re-starting their 30-minute delay timer each time one saw a new bolt. Lebanon said they weren’t going home until the game was played, and officials said the rules allow a 3 AM or later re-start if that is what it took. The game did not start in earnest until 9:15 PM and lasted a few minutes shy of Sunday morning.
In the end, it was Allen’s lightening accurate strikes to 5 receivers that defeated the Tigers, 50-21.
For the Tigers, Luke Waddell’s 186 rushing yards (and 51 receiving yds.) an 38 yd. run by Trevor Gajus, a 31 yd. run by Ryan Bagnoli, a 21 yd. run by Rudy Grant, a 81 yd. kick-off return by Cameron Beck was not enough to overcome 4 Tiger turnovers and 7 penalties of 71 yards.
Senior Defensive Lineman Jake Saunders tackles and strips the ball from the Lebanon ball carrier
Senior Wide Receiver #6 Michael Peters draws an interference call on a pass thrown by Drew Plitt
Loveland, now 0-2, travels to Oak Hills (1-1) for their home opener this Friday to play a third non-conference game. Game time is 7 PM. Oak Hills lost their first game to Elder, 15-56 and then defeated Harrison, 31-29.
River Hills church will once again host a Food Truck Fest on Saturday, September 19, in their parking lot from 5 to 9 PM. All proceeds from the event will go to the students at McCormick Elementary School located next to the church property. There will be kids games and access to fishing and canoeing on the church’s lake. Star 93.3 FM will provide music and emcee the event.
For more information about River Hills Christian Church (6300 Price Road) visit their website at www.riverhillscc.com or call the office at 513-677-7600.
We are a group of Marine Capt. Seth Mitchell’s high school classmates, who miss our friend and want to keep his memory alive. We represent the many people who Seth made an impression on with his sense of humor, kind heart, and loyal friendship. As we organize this 5k Race and the scholarship memorial fund, we are motivated by one enduring inspiration: to live each day a little more honorably, kindly, and humbly… just like Seth.
Please join us by donating, running, or volunteering – and keep Seth’s memory alive.
This annual race raises scholarship money that is given each year to Loveland High School Seniors
Loveland Magazine is a Sponsor of the Seth Mitchell Hero 5k.
Pre-Race Event: Come early to hear from the Mitchell Family and past winners of the Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship.
The Course: Starting at 11 AM, the 5K course begins and ends in downtown Loveland at Nisbet Park and will include part of the Loveland Bike Trail.
ONLY at Nisbet Park on Saturday morning, Race Day, September 26th starting at 9 AM.
Awards:
All kids 18 and under will receive participation HERO 5K Wrist Bands. Top 3 male/female walkers and runners in each age category will receive awards (19-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59, 60+) Race results will be posted on www.runningtime.net
Join us for a cookout and festival during and after the race! Nisbet ParkFood, Games, and more…
Seth Mitchell was a Marine Captain, former football player at Loveland High School, and the Class President when he graduated in 1997. Mitchell was the first LHS graduate to die while fighting in the Middle East wars when he was killed in action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2009.
This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is an interview with Steve Mitchell, father of Seth, after last years race. He talks about the race, his son, and how the scholarship money has been used, and the community of Loveland.
These LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos were taken last May when two Loveland High School students received money that was raised at last year’s race.
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Business Inventory Sale to eliminate many surplus items at a fair price
Grailville is at 932 O’Bannonville Road
Over the last 70 years, Grailville has been a place of empowerment and leadership training for women. Many long-time Loveland residents will remember the women of Grailville over the years running a bakery, staying with families while mom was away, writing and selling books and music, teaching, organizing social action, and–even now—growing, educating and selling fresh organic produce at the Loveland Farmers’ Market.
Over the years The Grail at Grailville has evolved to meet the new needs, concerns, interests, and realities of the world and the role of women in it: from Year School, to Semester at Grailville, to Retreat and Program Center. Last summer, The Grail in the U.S. made the decision to close the retreat center and to begin the transition to Grailville’s next iteration. At this time members are busy discussing what the future will hold, once again asking and answering the question “how can we best serve.”
With the close of the retreat center Grailville has decided to hold the Business Inventory Sale to eliminate many surplus items at a fair price. Items include desks, chairs (of many varieties), work tables, easels, dry erase boards, some office supplies, and fans. Hospitality items like coffeemakers, tea kettles, microwaves and toasters—perfect for your staff room—will be on sale as well. Please note, the commercial kitchen items will not be included at this time.
As Grailville is a member of the Greater Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, September 10th from 6-8pm will be a Chamber Member preview night.
Beginning Saturday, September 12th and continuing Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (14th, 15th and 16th) the sale will be open to all community members from 9am-2pm.
After the 16th, the sale will continue by appointment only. Grailville will accept cash, check and credit card as payment. Please be prepared to carry and remove items when purchased.
Directions: Follow West Loveland Avenue through historic Loveland. West Loveland Avenue becomes East Loveland Avenue and then becomes O’Bannonville Road at the city limit. Grailville’s main entrance is .91 miles from the Bike Trail on the right side of the road. There will be signs directing guests to parking and the sale in the Caravansary.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the commercial kitchen items, please contact Terrie Puckett at 513-683-2340 ext 225 or tpuckett@grailville.org
Parker’s movie is headed to the AMC in Times Square NYC
Loveland, Ohio – LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videographer and video editor, Dean Parker’s short film No Love in Loveland, has been accepted as a finalist in the All-American High School Film Festival. It is the largest high school film festival in the country and the film will be screened at the AMC in Times Square NYC.
World Premier 7 PM Sunday September 13 at Loveland High School
The premiere for No Love In Loveland will be Sunday, September 13 in the Loveland High School auditorium. The event will include the film screening (12 minute runtime), and a Q & A with Parker and his actors. You will also view an exclusive blooper reel that can only be seen at the premiere and have a chance to win a raffle for No Love In Loveland posters. There is no admission fee.
Cast includes seniors from Loveland High School:
Matthew Truesdell
Austin Bota
Erin Wilmanns
Cami DeVille
Written, Produced and Directed by Dean Parker
Dean Parker
How Parker got started making films
Parker said that what first got him interested in filmmaking was not one particular film, but just movies in general, especially movies that made him feel strong emotions such as excitement, laughter, fear, and adventure. He was particularly interested in films that touched him and mentioned Forrest Gump, E.T, Titanic, Hugo, The Lord of the Rings and even animated films such as Up and Toy Story 3. He said, “I was always thinking to myself, I want to do that. I want to make films that can make people go on an emotional roller-coaster ride. That’s my goal through every film I make. I want people to feel emotions and I want them to feel them hard.”
Parker did the directing in No Love in Loveland. He said, “It’s not my directing skills that make my actors as good as they are, its their personality and performances. Sure I tell them what to do and how I want them to execute certain lines, but they are the ones who really pull it through.” He said he chooses actors based on what he knows they can do.
[quote_box_left]Times Square, showing will be October 10th at the 4 p.m[/quote_box_left]“I think the most important skill in directing is that you need to get along with your actors and crew members,” said Parker. “One of the reasons a film like E.T was such a success is because of Spielberg’s relationship with his cast members. The bond between director and actor is so important.” He explained that the actor must understand what you want presented on screen. “I think the bond my actors and I had during No Love in Loveland was a great one.” All of the actors are friends with Parker at Loveland High School. “To have that relationship made the film a lot of fun,” said Parker.
Parker was asked if he is doing any independent film study replied laughing, “If by independent study you mean YouTube tutorials — then I guess so.”
Dean Parker, second from left plays Nicely-Nicely in Acting Up’s fall musical, Guys and Dolls.
Loveland’s young director said that nothing is set in stone about where he will attend college. He has visited Belmont University, Ohio University and Full Sail University, all of which he said have great film programs. “I’m still looking at a few more options like Columbia College Chicago, Savannah College of Art and Design, and more. What’s interesting about film is that most schools with film don’t offer the normal college experience. That’s what may end up being different for me.”
Parker has been behind the camera since about the 6th grade. He said, “I would just film with my buddies and we would make stupid homemade movies that I thought were so amazing back then. Now I look back and think, wow… that’s terrible.”
Parker is also an actor and singer appearing in many local productions. He will play the role of Nicely-Nicely in Acting Up’s fall musical, Guys and Dolls.
Parker’s future
Going into freshman year he began to take making movies more seriously. He attended annual summer films camps at The Underground and watched YouTube videos online to learn how to do certain things with the camera and editing software. “One of the big things that helped me was all the experience I had since the 6th grade, even though the videos were pretty terrible,” Parker said. “But, I learn from past films, and always strive to improve upon the next. Most importantly, I keep watching movies and television to draw inspiration and to learn how other filmmakers do it.”
Parker will travel with family and friends to the NY, to All-American High School Film Festival this October to see his movie on the big screen and see how his filmmaking skills fare.
You can give him a boost on Sunday, September 13 by attending the Loveland premier of No Loveland in Loveland at Loveland High School at 7 PM.
The All-American High School Film Festival was founded by filmmaker Andrew Jenks in 2013. Judges include: Kristin Stewart (Actress from the Twilight Saga), Morgan Spurlock (Creator of the documentary “Supersize Me”), Carlton Cuse (one of the writers for ABC’s “Lost”), and Alysia Reiner (Actress from the Netflix show “Orange is the New Black”).
You can learn more about Parker and view some of his other work at his page on Vimeo.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department and the Loveland Police Department will be holding their annual 9-11 Remembrance at the Firefighter’s Memorial Park located at Harrison and Railroad Avenues in downtown.
This year’s “We Will Never Forget” service will be held on Friday September 11 at 7 PM.
The community is invited to give tribute to all past members of public safety who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty at the World Trade Center and here at home.
During this year’s remembrance, plaques will be added to the memorial for Cincinnati Firefighter FAO Daryl Gordon and Cincinnati Police Officer Sonny Kim. Firefighter Gordon worked for a period of time for the Loveland Symmes Fire Department. Officer Sonny Kim was a Symmes Township resident and business owner and his family was a part of the City of Loveland School District Family.