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  • Milford Historical Society Presents “Charley Harper Quilt Debut at Promont” Starting May 9

    Milford Historical Society Presents “Charley Harper Quilt Debut at Promont” Starting May 9

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    —Exhibit Will Feature Over 55 Quilt Panels by the RiverCity Quilt Guild—

    Milford, Ohio—The Greater Milford Area Historical Society (GMAHS) will host the RiverCity Quilt Guild (RCQG) in a Charley Harper Quilt Debut at Promontan exhibit featuring quilt panels based on artworks by late Cincinnati artist, Charley Harper. Complementing the quilt show, Milford’s Row House Gallery and Custom Framing will showcase a collection of limited edition Harper art prints. The show will open on Saturday, May 9 and will close on May 16. The event will be held at Promont, 906 Main Street, Milford, Ohio 45150. Admission is $5/adult at the door.

    Show dates and hours includes:

    Saturday, May 9 – 10 AM to 1 PM – “First Peak” quilt show only; Promont tours will be added starting at 1 PM to 4 PM

    Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 16 – 1 to 4 PM

    “We’re very excited to host the RiverCity Quilt Guild,” commented Donna Amann, administrator, GMAHS. “This is the first time that the Guild will exhibit the Harper collection in eastern Cincinnati, and we’re very pleased it will be at Promont and available in the greater Milford and Miami Township area.”

    Quilts have always been prized for their functional use; and, quilts allowed for the preservation of textiles and efficient repurpose of garments and scraps of cloth into bedding. Historically, quilters took pride in developing intricate and documented patterns; and, often a vintage quilt can be traced to its geographical origin based on the design alone. Life events, seasons, landscapes and more have been captured within the art of quilting.

    In more recent years, quilters have incorporated modern, sometimes abstract, designs and added various uses such as wall art, table runners and other decorative forms. In the Charley Harper collection, the RCQG members have interpreted contemporary art into detailed quilted art works.

    “The Harper exhibit at Promont will be quite unique,” commented Lisa Morris, member RCQG. “The Italianate Victorian mansion will provide a vintage backdrop to this contemporary display. I believe the blend will be extraordinary and will allow us to feature a classical quilting art form with a modern twist.”

    Of particular note:

    This is the 7th year for RCQG to present the Charley Harper quilt collection. The guild’s motivation is to challenge and help each other try new skills and to gain awareness for, and interest in, the guild. RCQG membership information will be available at the show.

    Over 55 quilts will be on display, the largest panel measuring approximately 33×36 inches and the smallest 9×11 inches. A few of the named quilts include:  Bird Feeders, Ohio, Lady Bug Sampler, Early Risers and Song Sparrow among others.

    RCQG does not use commercial Charley Harper quilt patterns. Members choose a Harper art piece as their inspiration and then create a unique pattern based on an individual interpretation of the art. All panels demonstrate a focus on art and technique.

    Most of the quilt samplers are machine quilted; and, some feature hand-sewn applique.

     

    HarperEverAfterBrett Harper will join the Charley Harper Quilt Debut at Promont with a book signing of the new release, “Harper Ever After.”

    “Harper Ever After” was released in March and features an essay by Sara Caswell-Pearce, with introduction and commentary by Brett Harper. The book includes more than 200 full-color reproductions of paintings, photographs, and prints that follow the early lives of Cincinnati artists Charley, and wife Edie, Harper.

    “We are truly honored to host Brett at Promont and thrilled to include the book signing in our show,” commented Donna Amann, administrator, Greater Milford Area Historical Society. “This promises to be a huge event for Harper fans.”

    Brett Harper will be available from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, May 9, the opening day of the quilt show at Promont.

    For more information on the Greater Milford Area Historical Society call 513/248-0324; email the Society at info@milfordhistory.net; or, visit GMAHS on the web.

     

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  • Free eye exams and glasses for eligible residents from Clermont County Public Health

    Free eye exams and glasses for eligible residents from Clermont County Public Health

    glassesfeatured-image-templateThe statistics from Prevent Blindness Ohio are sobering: Nearly 200,000 Ohioans are blind or visually impaired; and 16% percent of Ohioans are at risk of losing their sight without early detection and professional treatment.

    And the problem will only grow worse: By 2030, more than 2.5 million Ohioans will be affected by conditions that will impair their vision.

    Clermont County Public Health (CCPH) works closely with PBO, a public health organization dedicated to preventing blindness, to assist Clermont County residents in getting a free eye exam and/or glasses. If you do not have a vision program through your insurance plan contact CCPH to see if you qualify for a free eye exam and glasses at 513-735-8400. Some insurance plans will cover the eye exam but not the glasses. Check with your insurance provider to see what coverage you might have before contacting CCPH. Once approved for the program, a voucher is given to the participant to take to a local provider who donates their time and expertise to help with getting an exam and glasses.

    “Through this program I am now able to take my driver’s license exam for the first time in years,” said a recent PBO participant. Safe driving requires complex visual process – abilities that may begin to decline as you age. A loss in your visual abilities could endanger you and others on the road.

    CAUSES OF VISION IMPAIRMENT:  Eye injuries, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (MD).  In children, amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (crossed eyes).

    TIPS:  You can lower your risk of eye disease and vision loss if you exercise, don’t smoke, wear sunglasses, eat a healthy diet, and have regular eye exams.

    Many eye diseases, including those associated with diabetes, do not exhibit any initial symptoms before permanent vision loss can occur. An eye exam with pupil dilation is the best defense against undetected eye disease. Good sunglasses reduce glare and filter out 99%-100% of ultraviolent rays. If you are 55 or older, you should get a dilated eye exam at least once every two years. If you have diabetes or other health problems, you may need to see an eye doctor more often.

    If you have any questions or need assistance with improving your eyesight, please contact Clermont County Public Health to see if you qualify for a free eye exam and glasses.

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  • Free rain garden workshop May 16

    Free rain garden workshop May 16

    $200 grant available if you attend

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    The Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting a free rain garden workshop 9 AM until 12:30 PM Saturday, May 16, at Veterans Park in Union Township. Experts from the Greater Cincinnati Rain Garden Alliance will be on hand to talk about building a rain garden. At the end of the workshop, participants can add some plants to an existing rain garden.

    Rain gardens are built in a shallow depression that is designed to absorb and filter rain water. They are planted with perennial flowers, shrubs or even trees that soak up rain water and filter it into the ground over a period of one or two days, instead of allowing it to rush off into a storm sewer or ditch.

    “Capturing, storing and releasing rain water in a rain garden on your property is a win-win,” said Anne Lyon, Director of Greenacres Water Quality Project and member of the Rain Garden Alliance. “It provides water for your trees and it keeps rain water from being transferred via storm drains to another watershed.”

    At the May 16 workshop, those attending will learn the basics of creating their own rain garden, including locating the best site for a rain garden, sizing the garden, plant selection and more. Also, anyone attending this workshop will be eligible to apply for a $200 grant offered by the Clermont SWCD for property owners interested in building their own rain garden. Up to 10 grants will be awarded in 2015.

    The workshop is free and open to the public. Drinks will be provided, but lunch is on your own. Coolers will be available if you wish to bring a brown bag lunch. Anyone interested in attending should register with the Soil & Water Conservation District by calling (513) 732-7075.

     

  • All students safe after car runs into Loveland school bus

    All students safe after car runs into Loveland school bus

    A Loveland School Bus was involved in an accident Tuesday afternoon in Branch Hill, while transporting nine private-school students home. No students were injured in the accident, and all students are home safe tonight.

  • Stan McCoy Jr., A Second Generation Sports Legend

    Stan McCoy Jr., A Second Generation Sports Legend

    And you know what Coach? You shouldn’t change a thing.

     

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    by Staff Reporter Cam Louder

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    veryone living in Loveland has heard of the legendary Stan McCoy Senior. His son, Stan McCoy Junior is no different. I set out to learn more about his Loveland roots, sports legacy, and how he became the athlete and coach kids look up to today.

    From a more in depth and personal view, I wanted to write this article about McCoy Junior or better known to the students of Loveland  as “Coach.” He is one of my mentors and I’ve always felt like he has my back. In seventh and eighth grade Coach McCoy willingly allowed me, a young man in a wheelchair who has cerebral palsy, to be the team’s basketball and football stan-mcoy-2assistant coach. I’ve learned a great deal from Coach. He made me realize that nothing is impossible. I met Coach in fifth grade when he was my physical education teacher.  We hit it off immediately. I think he recognized my passion for sports. I guess you could say, he tucked me under his wings and included me in everything.  My disability was no big deal to him. He found a way to carve out a role for me. [quote_right]I guess you could say, he tucked me under his wings[/quote_right]

    McCoy is a graduate of Xavier University. He has been a physical education teacher at Loveland Schools for nearly 30 years. He currently coaches eighth grade football, seventh and eighth grade basketball, and track and field. McCoy is part of a family that has Loveland Tiger pride extending back three generations.

    Deeply rooted in Loveland, McCoy is surrounded by a close knit, loving, and highly athletic extended family. He grew up in Loveland with his mother and father and three athletic sisters. McCoy was inspired by his father Stan McCoy Sr, also a Loveland High School athlete who graduated in 1943, who later became a history and physical education teacher at Loveland High School, as well as the head football coach, athletic director, assistant principal and assistant superintendent. McCoy said, “My father coached everything and he was a great athlete. He pushed everyone to be their best and his mantra was if you’re going to do something, do the very best you can or don’t do it at all.” [quote_left]McCoy was inspired by his Father Stan McCoy Sr.[/quote_left]

    This mantra seems to run throughout the entire McCoy bunch. When they commit to something – they do it all the way. They have a sense of community and love teaching children.  Playing sports is in their DNA. Their sense of community and family is hard to match. It’s the little things they do that make a difference. For example; McCoy’s sister Sandy, faithfully works admissions with a smile at every Loveland Middle School basketball game while McCoy coaches. Another example is how McCoy stops in to see his mother everyday to see if she needs anything. Or, after my recent surgery he stopped by my house with one of our all time favorite foods….chicken wings.  He’s a busy guy,  yet still carves out time to make others feel important and loved. [quote_right]He’s a busy guy yet still carves out time to make others feel important and loved.[/quote_right]

    This family has touched many hearts in many ways through coaching or teaching.  For example, his cousin Terry McCoy was a teacher, two of McCoy’s sisters were teachers, and his two brothers-in-law coached and were also teachers. Chris, Herb, and Tom Mihalik are childhood friends of McCoy’s.  Of course they are also athletes, teachers or coaches.  Even their parents were teachers. Tom Mihalik holds the Loveland High School football career record for rushing yards in 1973. Herb was inducted into the Loveland High School Hall of Fame in 2009 for his performance in 1974. His cousin Jack McCoy, who McCoy claims was a top notch natural athlete, holds the season record for rushing yards in 1967 and was elected into Loveland’s High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. The athletic lineage just keeps on going.  Matt and Pat Hamill, McCoy’s nephews, are natural athletes. Matt, better known as “The Hammer”, is a three-time NCAA Wrestling Division III National Champion and is incredible.

    stan-mccoy-3Another successful cousin of McCoy’s is Bob Hauser, an author, highly ranked Loveland high school quarterback, and a national champion when he attended Wittenberg University. As you could of guessed, he’s also a coach! Bob’s brother, Bill Hauser started as quarterback at Marietta all four years.  Mark Baron, another of McCoy’s cousins is in the Loveland High School Sports Hall of Fame – Class of 1974, for his numerous awards in basketball and football.

    McCoy himself holds the Loveland basketball season and career record for the most assists in 1970 through 1973.  He had quite the career playing Xavier basketball back in his college days. He was head coach, Tay Baker’s first recruit. When asking McCoy about awards he’s earned, he is humble and says, “It’s not important because I’d rather just play the game. What’s important is the team, not the individual. If it wasn’t for all of these people and my teammates, I wouldn’t have anything. I was very fortunate to play ball with such outstanding people.”

    When asking McCoy what his future plans are he said, “In my older age here I am feeling that all I really know what to do is to play ball. I cannot move very well like I used to. So, you know it would be nice to be able to learn to do different things and fix stuff around the house. But, as for our family, I would not trade it for anything.”

    And you know what Coach? You shouldn’t change a thing.

     

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  • “Seth the Tiger” honors Captain David “Seth” Mitchell

    “Seth the Tiger” honors Captain David “Seth” Mitchell

    Mitchell was a helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps and LHS Senior Class President

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    Loveland, Ohio – The Seniors at Loveland High School (LHS) presented the school a life-size cast bronze tiger sculpture. The students named the tiger to honor Captain David “Seth” Mitchell, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in October 2009 during a voluntary mission. Mitchell was a helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps. He was Senior Class President when he graduated from Loveland High School in 1997.

    Seth_Mitchell_2005“As every class does at the end of senior year, we wanted to give the school a gift to leave a lasting mark of the Class of 2015,” said Senior Class Representative Clayton Walker. “We named the tiger Seth because there was only a banner to remember Mitchell at the high school. Banners will wear out eventually, so we wanted something that would be around much longer in order to remember our hometown hero.”

    Seth’s parent’s, Steve and Connie Mitchell said they continue to be appreciative for the Loveland community’s support for their family. “We are honored that the senior class at LHS named the tiger in honor of Seth,” said Steve Mitchell.

    “There is no better name for this tiger,” said Principal Chris Kloesz. “We are so appreciative of our senior class for giving our building such a unique gift to treasure; it will long hold a special place in our hearts.”

    “Seth the Tiger” is prominently displayed on a rotating basis in the main lobby area and LHS Media Center.  The sculpture was purchased using class funds students worked for and saved during their four years at LHS, as well as from the support of a very generous gift from the parents of one of the seniors.

    “This class gift is truly unique and represents the thoughtfulness and extraordinary Tiger spirit of the Class of 2015,” said Kloesz.

    Steve Mitchell said, “Seth loved LHS and continued to show the tiger spirit throughout his career. Thank you seniors for this great gift. May each of you carry the tiger spirit with you forever.”

     

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  • Saving Escape won 2nd Place at 2015 Hold On Talent Slam

    Saving Escape won 2nd Place at 2015 Hold On Talent Slam

    A night of nothing more than celebrating the passion of area teens and their performing art

    The rock band, Saving Escape with Kala Esposito-Scarpinski, Charlotte Grahm, Jocob Boldman, and Alex Muccimo took 2nd place and won $750 of the $3,500 given away at the 2015 Hold On Talent Slam held on March 7. They played The Black Keys – Gold On The Ceiling.

    • Kala Esposito-Scarpinski (voice) – 9th grade, Little Miami High School
    • Charlotte Graham (bass) – 9th grade, Little Miami High School
    • Jacob Boldman (guitar) – 9th grade, Little Miami High School
    • Alex Muccino (drums) – 8th grade, Little Miami Jr. High

     

     

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    1st Place – Nick Froelich – Senior at Kings High School

    2nd Place – Saving Escape (band)

    • Kala Esposito-Scarpinski (voice) – 9th grade, Little Miami High School
    • Charlotte Graham (bass) – 9th grade, Little Miami High School
    • Jacob Boldman (guitar) – 9th grade, Little Miami High School
    • Alex Muccino (drums) – 8th grade, Little Miami Jr. High

    3rd Place – Sophia Vance (ballet) – 7th grade, Loveland Middle School

    4th Place – Addie Sholar (voice/keyboard) – 9th grade, Loveland High School

    Honorable Mention – Alexa Mueller (voice) – 8th grade, Milford Jr. High

    Honorable Mention – Sophie ViseHolman (voice) – 9th grade, Mt Notre Dame High School

    Finalist – 2015 Talent Slam

    (listed in alphabetic order)

    Audrey Boyd (voice/guitar) – 11th grade, Loveland High School

    Jordan Collins (voice/piano) – 7th grade, Loveland Middle School

    Sam Colston (piano) – 9th grade, Clark Montessori & Abby Tackett (voice)- 9th grade, Loveland High School

    Noah Colston (guitar) – 11th grade, Clark Montessori; Tyler Marsh (keyboard)- 10th grade, Clark Montessori; Ethan Marsh (bass)- 8th grade, Clark Montessori

    Ali Coulter (voice) -10th grade, Milford High School

    Amanda Eldridge (guitar) – 11th grade, Loveland High School & Bre Franco (voice/guitar)-12th grade, Loveland High School

    Carson Gritton (guitar) – 12th grade, Kings High School

    Caleb Owens (bass) – 12th grade, UC Clermont Post-Secondary Program

    Carrie Slusher (voice) – 10th grade, Loveland High School

    Cara Snell (voice) – 12th grade, Milford High School

    Hannah Sprouse (voice) – 11th grade, Loveland High School

    Maddie Stewart (voice) – 9th grade, Milford High School

    Watch more performances from the 2015 Hold On Talent Slam sponsored by Loveland Magazine

     

  • Morlan Osgood of Loveland, Ohio Named One of America’s Top 10 Youth Volunteers of 2015

    Morlan Osgood of Loveland, Ohio Named One of America’s Top 10 Youth Volunteers of 2015

    Selected from a field of more than 33,000 youth volunteers from across the country

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    “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts congratulates Morlan Osgood, 16, of Loveland (center) and Rachel Prior, 12, of Tallmadge (right) on being named Ohio’s top two youth volunteers for 2015 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Morlan and Rachel were honored at a ceremony on Sunday, May 3 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, where they each received a $1,000 award. (Photo: Zach Harrison Photography)

     

    Washington – Morlan Osgood, 16, from Loveland was named one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2015 today by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program’s 20th annual national award ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Selected from a field of more than 33,000 youth volunteers from across the country, Morlan has earned the title of National Honoree, along with a personal award of $5,000, an engraved gold medallion, a crystal trophy for her school, and a $5,000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for a nonprofit charitable organization of her choice.

    “The light bulb went off and she is now taking honors math courses!”

    Also honored this week in Washington, D.C., was Rachel Prior, 12, of Tallmadge. Rachel and Morlan were named Ohio’s top youth volunteers in February, and were officially recognized last night at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History along with the top two youth volunteers in each other state and the District of Columbia. At that event, each of the 102 State Honorees for 2015 received $1,000 awards as well as personal congratulations from “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts. The honorees each also received engraved silver medallions and all-expense-paid trips with a parent to Washington, D.C., for this week’s recognition events.

    Morlan, a junior at Loveland High School, co-founded an educational program that has helped more than 14,000 students in grades 2-12 develop their interest and skills in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math) through summer camps, after-school classes, conference workshops and other activities. Years ago, Morlan tutored a girl who hated math. Instead of using traditional tools such as flashcards, Morlan taught the girl how to use math concepts to program a LEGO robot. “The light bulb went off and she is now taking honors math courses!” said Morlan. “I realized if I could inspire one child, I could create a team to inspire hundreds.”

    Morlan and her two brothers began recruiting other teens with strong STEM and interpersonal skills to teach and mentor kids, especially students who lack educational resources. Using LEGO robotic applications, the Osgoods and their “STEMs for Youth” organization now host seven summer camps and six after-school classes in Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota and the District of Columbia. They also make presentations at national and inteSpirit_medallionsrnational conferences, and teach technology classes for senior citizens. Morlan has spent more than 2,000 hours over the past five years on all aspects of STEMs for Youth, including curriculum development, fundraising, event planning, promotion and collaboration with business people and school administrators. “We are making a difference!” said Morlan. “Over 80 percent of our participants want to pursue STEM subjects and careers!”

    Rachel, a sixth-grader at Tallmadge Middle School (a suburb of Akron), organized a foot race to raise money and awareness for United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), in honor of a close friend who has the neurological disorder, and then competed in the Cleveland Triathlon with that friend and 24 other kids that she recruited for the competition. Her friend, Ethan, “cannot talk or walk on his own, but he is one of my best friends,” said Rachel. “He is always happy even though he has to work very hard to do things that are simple for most people.” [quote_box_right]“We are making a difference!” said Morlan. “Over 80 percent of our participants want to pursue STEM subjects and careers!”[/quote_box_right]

    In 2010, Rachel joined Team Ethan, a running group formed by Ethan’s parents to participate in fundraising events of UCP of Greater Cleveland. A few years later, she decided to create her own race so that she could help Team Ethan raise even more money to combat cerebral palsy. She and a few friends mapped out a race course, promoted the event with brochures and social media postings, persuaded local businesses to donate supplies and prizes, and supervised everything on race day. Over the past three years, Rachel’s “Elm Trail Race” has had more than 700 participants and raised over $7,500. Last year, Rachel competed with Ethan as a “youth push team” in the Cleveland Triathlon along with 24 friends, raising $5,000 for UCP.

    The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is a national youth recognition program sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

    “As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, we are delighted to recognize the 2015 honorees for their exemplary volunteer service,” said John Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial, Inc. “These young people have demonstrated leadership, compassion and perseverance, and we look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future.”

    “These honorees represent the best of what America’s youth have to offer,” said G.A. Buie, president of NASSP. “They have set a powerful example for their peers by proving that one young person really can make a difference, and it is a privilege to shine a spotlight on their good works.”

     

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  • LOVELAND FARMERS’ MARKET – Summer Opening Day Tuesday at new home

    LOVELAND FARMERS’ MARKET – Summer Opening Day Tuesday at new home

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    Tuesday, May 5 – 3:00 – 7:00 PM

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

    We’re back! 

    Come out and see us this Tuesday, May 5 from 3:00-7:00 pm at our new location between the skating rink and former bowling alley, across from Kroger’s. The vendors have been growing, baking, and making in preparation of offering you the best, finest quality food and non food items.  The volunteers have been planning great programs for your enjoyment.

    Following are some facts/information to aid in your great shopping experience this summer:

    • Parking – There is limited parking on site with more at the skating rink and in LaRosa’s parking lot. Thanks to Castle Skateland and La Rosa’s for allowing the use of their parking lots.
    • We continue with 40+ fabulous vendors this year, including 9 who are new to the summer market.
    • The popular Kids’ Patch returns with loads of fun activities.
    • There will be music every week to entertain you.
    • The Education booth features former and new participants.
    • The market will again offers SNAP benefits this year with the addition of Produce Perks.
    • Short on cash? No problem this year. Go to the credit booth (next to Market Information booth), have your card swiped, and receive wooden tokens to spend at the vendors’ booths.
    • There will again, as always, be free ice water at the info booth. This year, however, in practicing greener methods, you must bring your own drink container.

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

    VEGGIES, FRUITS, AND POTTED PLANTS FOR YOUR GARDEN

    Can-du Farm – Bethel
    We are excited to once again be part of the market. It’s been an unusual spring but
    we will have plants for you to start your own garden. Lots of tomatoes, peppers and
    herbs. Hope to see you Tuesday at he market.

    Ed Kluba Farm – Batavia
    It’s going to be a couple of weeks before there is produce for sale.

    Farm Beach Bethel – Bethel
    Bringing to the market what is ready in the garden.

    Goodlife Farm – Waynesville
    Herb, vegetable and tomato plants.

    Grailville – Loveland
    We will be bringing certified organic lettuce, spinach, radishes, asparagus, rhubarb, and green garlic

    Irons Fruit Farm – Lebanon
    Pies, donuts, jams, apple butter, sorghum, honey, and rhubarb. Strawberries are a week away!

    Jaybird Farms  Sardinia
    Welcome back to the summer market! We are so excited to be here! Jaybird farms will have LOTS of SPROUTS for your dining pleasure. We have herb and vegetable plants for your garden. Homemade jams, herbal soaps, and other herbal items (NEW – roll on lavender/peppermint headache relief) See you at the market!!  www.jaybirdfarms.com

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

    Rice Family Harvest – Oregonia
    This week we will have limited amounts of spring lettuce mix, baby spinach and kale, along with some 1/2 gallons of our frozen apple cider, fruit butters and preserves to sample, along with tomato plants (Big Beef and Better Boy, Sun Ray no acid yellow tomatoes, and sweet 100 cherry tomatoes. We will also have a great variety of both hot and sweet pepper plants including Fat N Sassy red, California Wonder Green, Blushing Beauty, Chocolate

    Salatin’s Fruit Farm – Moore’s Hill, Indiana
    This week I will have lettuce, radishes, rhubarb, greens asparagus,onions, apple butter, frozen cider, and Fuji apples.

    Trevor, Fun Guy! – Loveland
    We’ll have Oyster Mushrooms

    Wittmeyer White Oak Farm – Georgetown
    We will be bringing our delicious summer squash pizza crusts–both  the traditional and the gluten-free variety and 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 with chocolate chips, chocolate chip, honey oatmeal raisin, oatmeal scotchies, orange delight, peanut butter, triple chocolate, snicker-doodle and new this year Mega Medley which is an oatmeal base cookie with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chip & caramel chips.  Breads:  pumpkin with chocolate chips, zucchini with chocolate chips, lemon poppy seed, banana chocolate chip, banana nut, lemon blueberry, zucchini, pumpkin, apple.

    Jean Paul Paradiso – Cincinnati
    Pizza’s, quiches, sweet rolls, breads, rolls, etc.

    Kimmy’s Kupcakes – Maineville
    Key Lime with White Chocolate Butter Cream, Fresh Lemon with Cream Cheese Lemon Butter Cream, Speckuloos (Biscoff) a favorite from Denmark, Fluffy Banana with Walnut Paste Butter Cream (fabulous), Mocha Kicker (nuff said)

    Raphael’s Pizzelles – Liberty Twp.
    Raphael’s Pizzelles is so excited for our first outdoor market in Loveland! I will be bringing our signature Pizzelles in the following flavors; Almond, Anise, Cappuccino, Citrus, Cocoa, Cocoa Dipped Strawberry, Maple Walnut and Vanilla. I will also have fresh baked Italian Wedding Cookies, Cannoli Pizzelles (my great grandmother’s cream filling recipe included with every purchase), Chocolate Chip Cookie Oreo and Reece’s Brownies and Biscotti (Italian toasted tea cakes) in the following combinations: Blueberry Almond, Cranberry Almond and Chocolate Pecan. Can’t wait to see you there, it’s going to be a wonderful day!!!

    That Foreign Chick’s Bakery – Goshen
    I will be bringing plum – walnut rugelach (made with local Italian prune plums), red
    beet chocolate cake, cinnamon swirl bread, lemon cake, alfajores cookies (delicate
    buttery cookie filled with homade caramel and rolled in coconut ),triple chocolate fudge brownies and apple tart.

    Zosia Bread Company – Cincinnati
    Assorted crispbreads featuring Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free selections. Will join the market next week.

    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 relaxationWebb 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…
    (will have in stock 3rd week May)..Ground Lamb, Lamb Steaks and Lamb Chops. Hand Crafted Soaps and Lotion Bars…Pasture Raised Whole Chicken…we will be growing 2 batches of whole chicken…taking orders for first batch May 9th- May 30th (ask for more info at the Market)

    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
    Lemony Asparagus and Pea Soup, Curried Squash and Red Lentil Soup, Spring Vegetable Soup with Tarragon, Shaved Asparagus Quinoa Salad with White Beans and Walnuts, Pea and Water Chestnut Salad in a Lemon Yogurt Dressing, Whole Wheat Orzo Nicoise Salad

    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.Â

    Chesapeake Popcorn  Liberty Twp.
    Chesapeake Popcorn is excited that Loveland summer Farmers’ Market is beginning. For this first week, we will be bringing Old Fashioned Caramel, Caramel Nut Crunch, Salted Caramel, Salted Caramel with Vanilla Bean Infused Sea Salt,  French Toast, Coconut, and one of our new flavors, Cremesicle. We will also have Vegan Salted Caramel.

    Delish in a Dish – Loveland
    Meat Lasagna, Grandma’s Chicken Pot Pie, Light and Healthy Caprese Chicken, Marinated Beef and Vegetable Kabobs with large tender cubes of beef, zucchini, and fresh mushroons, Meat Lovers Cannelloni, 6 pack Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders.

    Green Man  Loveland
    We here at Green Man will be bringing lots of lovely jam we have made in Florida with fresh picked fruit and I have a large array of new and ready for summer dog collars.

    Ice ‘N EZ – Mason
    Italian ice in numerous flavors

    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, lemon chiller, pomegranate tangerine, beet blood orange, orange creamsicle and carrot cake.

    Russo’s Ravioli – Cincinnati
    This week’s selection is 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
    We will bring dog treats (pupcakes, puffs, crumbles, & garden salad bones), handmade dog barrettes, dog charms, dog apparel (clothing & toys) and cat apparel (toys).

    Loveland Valentine Ladies – Loveland
    Offering past official Valentine cards.

    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. Will be at the market next week.

    The Marmalade Lily – Loveland
    Seasonal flowers, spring wreaths, unique floral arrangements. Will join the market next week.

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         Tim O’Grady from Whistle Stop Clay Works                                                                            Russell Up Some GrubKIDS’ PATCH

    EDUCATION BOOTH – Tim O’Grady from Whistle Stop Clay Works will have a potters wheel for some AWESOME demonstrations! Whistle Stop Clay Works is a fully equipped ceramics teaching studio and gallery located in historic downtown Loveland, Ohio.  While the focus is on instruction to help students achieve the knowledge and skill to develop their own sense of ceramics art or craft, many agree that Whistle Stop Clay Works is just plain fun. While Tim will be rocking it on the potters wheel, he will be happy to talk to you about the adult classes, Cocktails & Clay (their signature monthly event), youth summer camps, private events and more.

    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 items “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. This month look for Frances, Fanny and Frank Flower.
    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 anyt ime.
    Weekly Activity – Stop by the Kids’ Patch for a fun activity that you can do at the booth or take home with you. Each week will be a different craft, puzzle, recipe or other activity.

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