Author: Loveland Magazine

The environmentally friendly Lawn care approach
Recommendations from the Clermont County Soil & Water Conservation District

Why All The Concern?

Nearly 40% of the streams in Ohio and across the U.S. are not meeting the “fishable, drinkable, swimmable” goals of the Clean Water Act. Fertilizers and pesti- cides carried by stormwater runoff are a significant source of pollution impacting the health of our rivers, lakes and streams.

Steps To Take For A Healthy Lawn

TEST YOUR SOIL!! – The most important step to a healthy lawn is healthy soil. Obtain soil samples from your lawn (procedures for doing this can be found at clermontswcd.org) and send the sample to a lab for analysis. OSU Extension (513) 732-7070 provides soil testing for a nominal fee, or find a lab online such as www.spectrumanalytic.com .

KNOW WHAT YOUR LAWN NEEDS Over-application of fertilizers is costly and unnecessary. Once your soil test results are back, only add the fertilizer your lawn needs. You will save money, and the over-application of phosphorus can have a huge effect on the environment. Excess phosphorus washes into storm drains and waterways when it rains or if the lawn is over-watered. The excess phos- phorus stimulates algae growth in streams, ponds and lakes, which is unsightly at best. At worse, the algae growth depletes oxygen from the water, causing harm or death to aquatic life. If you use a lawn care company, discuss your soil needs and ask for low or no phospho- rus fertilizer.

USE PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES SPARINGLY OR NOT AT ALL
Once your soil is in balance nutrient-wise, your lawn should flourish. Learn to live with the few weeds that pop up, or spot spray.

Applying herbicides over your entire lawn is un- necessary, expensive and harms the environment. The same is true of pesticides – if you see a pest problem, spot treat it. Spraying the entire yard will kill beneficial insects as well as harmful ones.

4. MOW HIGHER
By mowing your grass at 21⁄2 – 31⁄2 inches, your lawn gets a chance to send down deep roots, helping the plants survive dry weather with less watering. In addition, the longer grass makes it difficult for weed seed to germinate… less herbi- cides!

5. WATER DEEPLY LESS OFTEN
By watering slowly and deeply, grass roots will grow down deep into the soil. Frequent, shallow watering encourages the roots to stay near the surface causing problems during dry spells.

6. SET REALISTIC GOALS
Did you know that a lawn with 15% weeds looks practically weed-free to the average observer? Having a few weeds or insect pests living in your yard means you also have beneficial insects and other organisms that help keep soil healthy and pests under control.
Grass just doesn’t do well in certain spots. How about planting a shade loving ground cover under that tree? Got a wet spot or drainage area? Consider putting in a rain garden with native plants that thrive under these special conditions. Many books are written on this subject, or contact your Soil & Water Conservation District or Storm water Department for more information.
June 3, 2015
Clermont SWCD Offers Scholarship to Ohio Forestry Camp for high school student

Clermont SWCD will pay half of the registration fee for one student

The Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is looking for a high school student with a string interest in forestry to send to Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp from June 7-12, 2015 at Camp Muskingum in Carroll County.  This week-long camp concentrates on forest ecology including; silviculture, tree identification, and forestry products.  It is primarily an academic program, but there are excellent facilities for swimming, softball, and other recreational activities. Cabins are available, and all food is provided.

[quote_box_left]Have you ever wondered what types of trees are in Ohio’s forests? Or what kinds of relationships organisms have with the forest?[/quote_box_left] Let your students know about the Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp taking place June 7th – 12th in Carroll County.  This one week summer resident camp for high school students takes place at FFA Camp Muskingum, which is situated on Leesville Lake.

The cost of the camp is $375.00 and is open to any student who has completed 8th through seniors graduating in 2015. Clermont SWCD will pay half of the registration fee for one student.  Other possible sponsorships may be available through such conservation organizations as Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, local Rod and Gun Clubs or Garden Clubs in your area, FFA or 4-H Clubs, conservation or science clubs at your high school or local businesses in the wood industry.  If these possibilities have been exhausted and you still need help finding a sponsor, please call OFA at 1-888-388-TREES. Remember to let your sponsors know that the Ohio Forestry Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Their donation is deductible as a charitable contribution.

Clermont County students interested in the Clermont SWCD scholarship should fill out the application form and submit it to jkrebs@clermontcountyohio.gov by Tuesday, May 26.  If you have questions about the scholarship, contact the SWCD office at (513) 732-7075.  For more information on the Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp, visit the Ohio Forestry Association’s web site.

June 3, 2015
Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) will be selling trees to Hamilton County residents at $15 each

Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) will be selling trees to Hamilton County residents at $15 each, as part of the regional efforts of The Taking Root Campaign and Releaf Cincinnati. The orders can be placed on the District website www.hcswcd.org/tree and at the District office. The sale hopes to inspire county residents to better preserve and maintain existing trees, and to plant more trees.

The District’s program allows residents to purchase trees for pick up at the low price of $15. The trees included in the sale are Red Buckeye, Robin Hill Serviceberry, Shellbark Hickory, Black Gum, White Oak and American Elm. These trees are native and are excellent wildlife and pollinator habitats. The trees come in 3 gallon containers and are 1/2” caliper wide. Orders must reach the District on or before July 17. Residents can then pick up the trees during the District’s 70th Anniversary Celebration on September 26th

Taking Root is a collaborative partnership within the eight counties of the Tri-State region. Its mission is to raise awareness of the current crisis taking place in our tree canopies. Threats include the invasive emerald ash borer as well as other pests and diseases responsible for the loss of millions of this region’s native trees, posing a serious threat to the local ecosystem, and which will impact our quality of life in many ways.

The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District is a legal subdivision of the State of Ohio responsible for the conservation of the natural resources within Hamilton County, Ohio. For more information on the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and The Taking Root Campaign, contact John Nelson at (513) 772-7645 or john.nelson@hamilton-co.org

June 2, 2015
Because of avian flu backyard chicken growers are urged caution
Ban includes county and independent fairs, the Ohio State Fair

In an aggressive move designed to help protect Ohio’s $2.3 billion poultry industry from the avian flu that has so negatively impacted other poultry-producing states, today the Ohio Department of Agriculture canceled all live bird exhibitions this year. The ban includes county and independent fairs, the Ohio State Fair, and all other gatherings of birds for show or for sale, including auctions and swap meets. Similar bans have been enacted in other poultry states. So far, Ohio is virus-free and the move is intended to continue that status.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)—also called the avian flu – is an extremely contagious virus that primarily affects domestic poultry and is believed to be spread by wild, migrating birds. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) first confirmed the virus in the U.S. beginning in late 2014. Since that time more than 44 million birds at more than 197 locations have been affected.

[quote_left]This was a difficult decision because it means young people can’t show their birds at fairs[/quote_left]“This was a difficult decision because it means young people can’t show their birds at fairs, but it’s in the best interest of an industry that literally thousands of Ohio families and businesses depend on and which provides billions of dollars to our state’s economy. The right move isn’t always the easy move, but this is the right move, especially when you see just how devastating the virus has been to other big poultry states like Iowa and Minnesota. Ohioans need to do all we can to ensure that we protect our industry and that we help avoid a costly spike in the price of important foods like chicken, turkey and eggs,” said Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels.

Ohio is the second largest egg producer in the country and home to 28 million laying chickens, 12 million broilers, 8.5 million pullets and 2 million turkeys. Ohio’s egg, chicken and turkey farms employ more than 14,600 jobs and contribute $2.3 billion to the state’s economy. Ohio’s role in national poultry production is even greater considering the loss that other major poultry states are experiencing.

“One of the ways avian influenza spreads is by direct contact with contaminated materials coming from other infected birds. This means that exhibitions, auctions and swap meets where birds are co-mingling pose a high risk of unintentionally spreading this disease. Until we can be sure that there has been no transference from the wild bird population migrating through the state, we need to do all we can to minimize the exposure for our domestic birds,” said State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey.

Similar concern about the potential spread of disease that can happen when birds are brought together for shows and sales has caused Ohio’s neighboring states of Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan to make the decision to cancel shows for at least the 2015 fair season. Of those states, only Indiana has had a flock test positive for HPAI.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is working closely with the state’s poultry producers and the USDA APHIS to provide training and to closely monitor the health of poultry in the state. Detailed plans and protocols are in place to allow for a quick and coordinated response in the event HPAI is detected in Ohio.

Human health and food safety

Despite the severity of the outbreak in birds, no human infections have been associated with HPAI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers the risk to people from these viruses to be low. Federal and state law already ensures birds and poultry products that are affected by HPAI are prohibited from entering the food chain.

Consumers should continue to employ standard food safety practices. Cooking poultry, including game birds, to the proper temperature and preventing cross contamination between raw and cooked food are always recommended to protect against viruses and bacteria.

Recommendations for local fairs

The department is working with county and independent fair boards to identify options that will keep youth who are already raising poultry from losing their opportunity to have a fair project. The recommendations include amending the deadlines for students to switch projects and allowing the use of props or photos in place of live birds.

“The experience of raising a live animal to show at the fair builds character and teaches
responsibility. We don’t want to deprive anyone the opportunity to complete their projects. For that reason, we are working with Ohio State University Extension to send out guidance to the fair boards and 4-H committees urging them to be creative and find a solution that will allow their young people to still have a fair experience, even if they cannot bring their project to the fairgrounds,” said Director Daniels.

Biosecurity recommendations for poultry owners

[quote_box_right]Dr. Forshey is reminding all bird owners, whether commercial producers or backyard enthusiasts, to continue to practice good biosecurity, prevent contact between their birds and wild birds, keep birds inside as much as possible, and report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to their veterinarian immediately.[/quote_box_right]Dr. Forshey is reminding all bird owners, whether commercial producers or backyard enthusiasts, to continue to practice good biosecurity, prevent contact between their birds and wild birds, keep birds inside as much as possible, and report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to their veterinarian immediately.

Good biosecurity practices for poultry owners include the following:
Monitor flocks for unusual signs of illness such as “snicking” (sneezing), a 1 percent or more decrease in egg production, or an increase in mortality. Other signs to look for are wheezing, lethargy, and depression.

Practice personal biosecurity and avoid contact with sick/dead poultry or wildlife. If contact occurs, wash your hands with soap and water and change clothing before having any contact with healthy domestic poultry and birds.

Keep unauthorized visitors from having contact with poultry, a good practice whether or not there is a disease threat. Authorized persons should be required to wear protective clothing and shoes before entering a commercial poultry house.

Avoid contact between your birds and wild birds whenever possible due to the migratory nature of HPAI. These virus strains can travel in wild birds without them appearing sick.
• Clean and disinfect farm vehicles or equipment before moving them on and off your property.

Sick birds or unusual bird deaths should also be immediately reported to the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health at 1-614-728-6220 or through USDA APHIS’s toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593. Additional information on biosecurity from USDA APHIS for backyard flocks can be found at http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov or by visiting www.ohioagriculture.gov.
June 2, 2015

Cooking from the Garden with Rita Heikenfeld

Cooking from the Garden with Rita Heikenfeld

Saturday, June 6, or Saturday, June 13, 9-10:30 a.m. Registration $10 per person.

Join Rita Heikenfeld and Granny for a hands-on cooking experience and tastings using garden fresh foods and herbs.

Rita is an award-winning syndicated journalist, Certified Culinary Profession, Certified Modern Herbalist, author, cooking teacher, media personality and the founding editor of http://www.abouteating.com/.

Rita is Resident Herbalist for Fox 19 Morning Xtra, Natorp’s, Earthineer and Granny’s Garden School. Rita is a former adjunct professor at The University of Cincinnati and can be found on Sacred Heart Radio. She has just been inducted into the Escoffier Hall of Fame for her work with herbs and natural foods.

Summer Harvester Program

We had our first training session May 30. 95% of the gardens have been assigned. We have a few here and there at LES/LPS. This year, for the first time we have gardens available at LECC. More information. Our next training sessions are Wednesday, June 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 7th, 9 -11 a.m.

Granny’s Kids Garden Club

If you child is part of Granny’s Garden School at school, she is eligible to become a member of Granny’s Kids Garden Club.

The purpose of Granny’s Kids Garden Club is to encourage our students to take what they are learning in Granny’s Nature Gardens at school and putting it into practice at home and with their extended families.

Though membership in the club is free, parents must register for their children to participate in the after school and summer benefits of the club. Club members will receive invitations to join Granny, her team and special guests in activities in the gardens after school and throughout the summer.

Each child will receive a birthday gift from Granny plus seeds, plants and other surprises to encourage gardening at home with their families.

Register your child today by sending an email with your child’s first name, grade and birthday – to Granny.

New, seasonal, (March-November) part-time position: Garden Team Leader

Most of our garden labor needs are met through high school and college students and different groups doing community service. Our team leaders are trained to guide the volunteers as they do various garden tasks. The right candidate for this position:

Will have flower and vegetable gardening experience.
Have the flexibility to work an irregular schedule which includes weekends and a morning here and there during the week as needed.
Possess good organizational/ leadership skills
Internet savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office

The work is seasonal and only a few hours a week but we are seeking someone who can stay with us long term. Interested? Respond to this email with you interest, experience and availability.

Granny’s Garden School |513-324-2873 | schoolgarden@fuse.net | http://www.grannysgardenschool.org/
20 Miamiview Drive
Loveland, OH 45140

June 2, 2015

Do you need a vacation check from Loveland police?

Did you know the Loveland Police Department offers residents who are traveling a vacation check service to ensure their house is safe and secure? If you are planning on taking a vacation this summer and find yourself interested in this service, you can contact the LPD at 583-3000.

June 2, 2015
Grailville Gift Store Close-out Sale

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June 2, 2015
Please support Amanda Danisas in her fight with stage 4 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma

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I am asking for any donation that you can make to help save Amanda`s life

Hope everyone can join us for a benefit to help support Loveland resident, Amanda Danisas Saturday June 20th from 6 until 11 PM at the Firehouse Grill in Blue Ash.

Amanda has been diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma. This is an aggressive and rare cancer. Amanda is 29, and along with her husband, Rob, they have two children ages two and three. With the cost of medical treatment combined with the day to day cost of raising a family, they are facing a huge financial burden.

You can follow this Facebook page is to help Amanda during her tough battle.

Amanda’s friends and family have come together to create a fund raising page “Amanda Fund” to help spread the word about Amanda’s circumstances. Any donations are greatly appreciated. Please like and share the page.

Amanda’s father, Scott Fair said, “Thank you for your help and support during Amanda’s fight with cancer, she’s been strong and positive throughout this life changing experience and looks forward to beating this terrible illness.” Anyone that would like to donate a basket or item for the silent auction can contact Scott Fair at 513-652-9116. “I am asking for any donation that you can make to help save Amanda`s life. Whatever you can give will be welcomed and received with deep appreciation.”

THE FIREHOUSE GRILL is at 4785 Lake Forest Dr.
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June 2, 2015
At the Loveland Farmer’s Market for Tuesday

Located at 897 Loveland Madeira Road between the Castle Skateland and the former bowling alley.

If you ventured out last Tuesday among the rain drops and ferocious storm, the vendors and I thank you. Rain or shine the market goes on. After the ferocious storm, we didn’t last too long! Several vendors had tents damaged severely enough that they had to be thrown away. (Even though we require that tents be weighted down, the wind won.) One vendor’s car windshield took a hit from a tent . . . and there were some cuts and bruises.

We did survive, however, and are back tomorrow even stronger and better. So visit the market again to stock up on the fresh food you have come to enjoy!

See you tomorrow between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.

Here’s what you will find from the stars at Tuesday’s market!

VEGGIES, FRUITS, AND POTTED PLANTS FOR YOUR GARDEN

Can-du Farm – Bethel
We will have plants for you to start your own garden. Lots of tomatoes, peppers and
herbs. Hope to see you Tuesday at the market.

Ed Kluba Farm – Batavia
Will join the market soon.

Farm Beach Bethel – Bethel
Fresh produce plus lots of great information on how to cook what we sell!

Goodlife Farm – Waynesville
Herb, vegetable and tomato plants. green, red and butterleaf lettuce, kale, green onions, radishes, pac choi and some Swiss chard. Looking forward to a great market!

Grailville – Loveland
Grailville/Earth-Shares will be bringing fresh organic lettuce, chard, kale, radishes, sugar snap peas, and garlic scapes.

Irons Fruit Farm – Lebanon
We will have pies, donuts, cookies, jams and jellies, apple butter, sorghum, honey,
asparagus, rhubarb, and strawberries (quantities may be limited).

Jaybird Farms – Sardinia
Jaybird farms will have LOTS of SPROUTS for your dining pleasure as well as gourmet lettuce mix. Our chickens have been busy laying brown eggs for you. We have herb and vegetable plants for your garden. Homemade jams, herbal soaps, and other herbal items, Lavender Linen Spray that also can be used for insect repellant on your skin! See you at the market! www.jaybirdfarms.com

Jessie’s Garden – Oregonia
Will join the market in July

Rice Family Harvest – Oregonia
STRAWBWERRIES, asparagus, sugar snap peas, spinach, kale, lettuce mix, and green onions

Salatin’s Fruit Farm – Moore’s Hill, Indiana
I will have summer yellow squash, zucchini, green beans, yellow beans and sweet cherries.

Trevor, Fun Guy! – Loveland
Fresh mushrooms grown locally for you! Hopes to return next week.

Wittmeyer White Oak Farm – Georgetown
Wittmeyer White Oak Valley Farm will be there with our yummy summer squash pizza crusts–made with loads of zucchini that we grow on our farm. We will have the traditional and gluten-free varieties. Completely baked and ready for toppings, they make a nutritious, quick, delicious dinner! We will also be bringing our fresh salsa. Stop by and try a sample!

FROM THE OVEN

Blue Oven Bakery – Williamsburg
Wood fired baked goods including several varieties of their popular breads and English muffins and pastries.

Diane’s Heavenly Delights – Liberty Twp.
Polka dot macaroons and zucchini muffins with cream cheese frosting. Cookies: Heath toffee chocolate chips, chocolate chip, honey oatmeal raisin, oatmeal scotchies, orange delight, peanut butter, triple chocolate, snicker-doodle and Mega Medley which is an oatmeal base cookie with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chip & caramel chips. Breads: pumpkin, pumpkin with chocolate chips, zucchini, zucchini with chocolate chips, lemon poppy seed, banana chocolate chip, banana nut, lemon blueberry, and apple.

Grateful Grahams – Cincinnati
We will have grahams – original + chocolate, assorted bites. At the market next week.

Kimmy’s Kupcakes – Morrow
Kimmy’s is bringing : My new Champagne Mango with Tropical white chocolate butter cream. A fresh organic raspberry with the wonderful European Butter Cream, Mocha Kicker, Not Red Velvet, Strawberry Lemonade. Also a banana strawberry oat muffin with strawberries just picked and some wonderful English Scones

That Foreign Chick’s Bakery – Goshen
I will bring: New this week is strawberry bread (made with local strawberries), Czechoslovakian shortbread, red beet chocolate cake, poppy seed strudel, orange cake, plum – walnut rugelach, triple chocolate fudge brownies ,and cinnamon swirl bread.

Zosia Bread Company – Cincinnati
Assorted crispbreads featuring Sunflower & Flax Crispbread and my Seeds & Grains Crispbread.

OTHER FARMS

Ohio Farm Direct – Fredericktown
We will be bringing at least 18 varieties of cheese, all 100% grass-fed, and made on our 7th & 8th generation dairy farm with certified organic milk. A limited number of raw milk and aged (sharp) cheeses are also available. We are generous with samples, and we invite you to stop by and give us a try.

Peaceful Acres – Martinville
Peaceful Acres will be bringing all of our organic handmade lavender goodies, several new lavender items including some lavender jewelry, new kinds of hand-wrapped smudge sticks, and lavender plants! And all of the free smells you would like. Come and say hello and breathe in relaxation.

Webb Valley Farm – Wilmington
Grassfed Beef…Ground Beef, Ground Chuck, Ground Sirloin, Ground Round, Beef Liver, Soup Bone and Filet Mignon…..Brown Eggs…Pasture Raised Pork…Sausage, Bacon, Pork Neck Bones, Pork Spare Ribs and Pork Chops…Pasture Raised Lamb… Ground Lamb, Lamb Steaks and Lamb Chops. Hand Crafted Soaps and Lotion Bars…Pasture Raised Whole Chicken.

OTHER FOOD ITEMS

Angie’s Authentic Malaysian Satay & Sauces – Symmes Twp.
Bringing you exotic and flavorful Malaysian, Southeast Asian and Chinese food offerings made from as much local market and organic ingredients when available. My signature Satay Peanut Sauce, mild and spicy, & Marinade Spice Mix, Noodles dishes and Kaya-Malaysian Coconut Jam and Pineapple Jam, Asian inspired salads & seasonal soups, and vegan white kimchi.

Bite Catering – Loveland
The best salads and soups around the area.

Brocato’s – Cincinnati
Pasta, sauces, etc.

Carabello Coffee – Newport
We will be bringing freshly roasted whole bean coffee, iced coffee, hand squeezed lemonade, and iced tea.

Chesapeake Popcorn – Liberty Twp.
Gourmet caramel popcorn.

Delish in a Dish – Loveland
Summer Pasta Primavera, BBQ Pulled Pork, Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata, Individual Italian Meatloaf, Spinach, Mushroom, and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with a white wine glaze, 6 Pack Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders, and 6 pack ham & cheese sliders.

Green Man – Loveland
Vidalia onion season is here and we at Green Man Farm will be offering some tasty relish made with these sweet delights made with just a touch of vinegar and celery seed. They go well with brats or hot dogs or save for a winter treat added to a pinto bean dish. We also will Champagne Mango jam and more of our pepper jam which we sold out of last week. See you at the market!

Ice ‘N EZ – Mason
Lots of exciting flavors for you to try.

Kartal’s Pure Honey – Cincinnati
Honey, bees wax, pollen and candles

Mt. Kofinas Olive Oil – Cincinnati
Mt Kofinas Olive Oil will bring : Extra virgin olive oil, infused olive oils, balsamic vinegars, petimezi (grape juice reduced), spices.

streetpops – Cincinnati
Gourmet popsicles in flavors of strawberry fields, Thai basil lime, pomegranate tangerine, and orange creamsicle.

Russo’s Ravioli – Cincinnati
Meat and cheese ravioli

Summuh – Cincinnati
Locally Made Artisan Hummus. Made with 100% certified organic beans as well as many other organic and local, seasonal ingredients.

GIFTS AND OTHER NECESSITIES

Honey Sweetie Acres – Goshen
Premium Goat Milk Soaps, goat milk lotions, goat milk body butter, goat milk facial cream, organic vegan lotion, organic lotion bars, liquid hand soap, natural deodorant, organic lip balms, dead sea salt scrubs & gift baskets.

Krafty Kritters Pet Bakery & Boutique – Loveland
Homemade gourmet dog treats: “pupcakes”, puffs, crumbles, and garden salad bones. Handmade dog bandanas and bows, plus collar charms for dogs & cats.

Sacred Mountain Farms/Alpaca Paradise – Leesburg and Goshen
We have 100% alpaca dryer wool balls, super soft handmade hats and scarfs and ear warmers and baby booties, super soft alpaca yarns we spun by hand, our hand natural dyed alpaca yarn, raw alpaca fleece, alpaca rovings, hand made alpaca glittens for kids and adults, leg warmers, hooded capelets, braided cowl scarfs, fingerless gloves for guys, and new handmade alpaca mittens. Every other week; at the market next week.

The Marmalade Lily – Loveland
Will join the market soon

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PRODUCE PERKS New this year! The Loveland Farmers’ Market was selected to participate in Produce Perks. SNAP/EBT customers can have their SNAP purchase matched up to $10. Go to the SNAP/Credit booth located next to the market information booth to learn more.

Short on cash? Stop by the credit booth next to the market info booth and buy tokens with your credit card good at all market vendors.

***Here’s today’s special treats!***

EDUCATION BOOTH – LifeLit is an organization of high school students who come together to help end the cycle of poverty through education. We believe that through funding Word Play, an organization who tutors students of lower income families and beyond, we will help to keep kids in school and therefore have a better chance of getting out of poverty. LifeLit’s product is a handmade bracelet. It has a range of 1-5 beads, costing 3-7 dollars accordingly. Each bead is handmade out of recycled newspaper and is strung on either a thin, leather like cord or a string. Stop at the booth to learn more about this amazing organization.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOTH -ENTERTAINMENT BOOTH – Russell Up Some Grub – Hot old-time mountain tunes cooked with a fiddle, stirred with a banjo, seasoned with a doghouse bass, and spiced with a dash of ukejo. We sing for our supper, as well as our breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and any spare midnight snacks. Our old-timey tunes will tug at your heartstrings — and loosen your purse-strings. Let us entertain you! says leader Russ Childers who plays banjo and fiddle in the band. His band mates include banjo uke-playing Barb Childers, bluesy slide guitarist Mark Alexander, and the very properly upright bass player Rob Kranz.

KIDS’ PATCH – There’s lots of opportunity for fun this year.
I SPY – Can you spy the 3 objects “hidden” around the market? When you arrive at the market, stop by the Kid’s Patch booth to get a vendor list. Shop the market and spy the items at a vendor’s booth. Put a check mark next to the 3 vendor’s names and bring your sheet to the Kids’ Patch booth and receive one dollar market buck to spend at any vendor.
Loyalty Program – Will you be a loyal Loveland Farmers’ Market customer? Each time you visit the market, stop by the Kids’ Patch and we will put a sticker on your Loyalty Card. We will keep your card at the booth. For every 5 stickers you receive, you will get a one dollar market buck. Your market bucks are good at any vendor anytime.
Weekly Activity – Stop by the Kids’ Patch for a fun activity that you can do at the booth or take home with you.

June 2, 2015

Get ready for summer vacation with a great beach read from the Loveland Library

Find more books perfect for any summer trip on our website.

We know one of your favorite parts of summer vacation is picking the books you’ll read and savor. Our Librarians are making it easy to pack some great reads next to your sunscreen and beach towel! Check out one of these titles now!

	Girl Underwater Perfect for an adventurous trip! A debut novel that cross cuts between a competitive college swimmer’s harrowing days in the Rocky Mountains after a major airline disaster and her recovery, supported by the two men who love her–only one of whom knows what really happened in the wilderness.
	Beach TownGreat read for beach combers! Greer Hennessy needs palm trees. As a movie location scout, picture-perfect is the name of the game. But her last project literally went up in flames, and her career is on the verge of flaming out. Greer has been given one last chance, if she can find the perfect undiscovered beach hideaway for a big-budget movie.
	A Fine Summer’s DayFor the long car trip to the water’s edge! New York Times Bestselling author Charles Todd take readers on a trip to Ian Rutledge’s past, with the story of the last case the Scotland Yard detective tackles before he goes off to fight in World War I.
	PerfidiaA great read for the extended beach vacation! A post-Pearl Harbor murder of a Japanese family entangles a brilliant Japanese-American forensic chemist, an adventurous woman, a future police chief, and an arch villian.

Find more exciting books for your summer vacation using your Library card.

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June 1, 2015

Author: Loveland Magazine

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