Loveland Primary School students get an up-close encounter with a special guest as the classroom becomes a place for real-world learning
Loveland, Oh. – Joy.
That was the look on the faces of Loveland Primary School (LPS) second-grade students in Paula Hickey’s class Friday, March 13, when the Newport Aquarium’s Jolene Hanna brought in a special visitor
“The reaction was pure awe!” said Hickey. “As soon as the penguin was presented there was hush in the room and a look of amazement on all their faces!”
What followed was a lesson on black-footed penguins the students are sure to remember. Mrs. Hanna – who happens to have a child in the class, shared facts about the penguin including what she does to take care of the penguins as well as other animals at the aquarium. She gave the class plenty of time to ask questions and observe the penguin walking around the room, and even allowed students to pet the new friend.
“It is important to incorporate events like this because it brings real-world experiences into the classroom,” said Hickey. “We were able to talk to an expert about penguins, and learn about them first-hand. It also allows students to hear about career opportunities, and half of them said they wanted to work with animals after the presentation. This was a true classroom – community connection.”
Loveland, Oh. – A building permit is a license which grants permission to start construction of a building project. The permits allow for enforcement of local building codes which have been adopted by the city, state, and county. A permit also ensures construction will protect the public health, safety and welfare of Loveland residents. Building & Zoning permit forms and documents are available online.
Permit Window Hours:
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact:
Eva Parker, Building and Zoning Coordinator
120 West Loveland Avenue
Phone: 513-707-1450
Fax: 513-583-3040 Email
The new 2013 Residential Code of Ohio became effective on January 1, 2013.Applications for residential projects submitted after January 1st must comply with this new code. If the application was submitted prior to January 1, 2013, then the residential project is still subject to compliance under the 2006 Residential Code of Ohio. For additional information regarding the specific changes please click here.
Hamilton County Division of Building & Infrastructure Schedule of Fees, click here to view updated fee schedule.
The City of Loveland contracts with the Inspection Bureau, Inc. (IBI) for all electrical permits and inspections. Click here for their website.
The City also contracts with Hamilton County Plumbing for all plumbing permits and inspections. To visit their website, please click here.
For property maintenance complaints or other requests please click here to access our Action Line.
Five Steps to a Building Permit for Residential or Commercial Property
Call, visit or email the Loveland Building and Zoning Department: Staff will explain the requirements regarding your project and an application will be given to you, or you can download an application here.
Submit the application: You will be asked to document “who” will perform the work, “what” work will be done, “where” the work will be done and “how” the work will be done. The application will require accompanying documentation, depending on the nature of your project. for information on what documentation is required.
The review process: Staff will determine if your project is in compliance with the construction codes and other cityand state ordinances and statutes.
Receive results of your review: If in compliance with the building code and zoning regulations, a permit is approved. If in noncompliance, your permit will be withheld until corrections are made to the plan.
Receive permit: A fee will be collected and you may proceed as approved. Any changes must be sent back through the permit application process for review by the building and zoning department. Inspections will be performed by the department staff to determine compliance with laws and statutes.
A night of nothing more than celebrating the passion of area teens and their performing art
In front of an audience of 350, more than $3,500 cold cash was awarded to honor the performing art of area teens. There was no entry fee for the contestants who sent audition tapes for the opportunity to compete under the bright stage lights, and before highly qualified judges selected for their varied expertise.
Hanna Sprouse, a 10th grader at Loveland High School, was a “Finalist” in the 2015 Hold On Talent Slam on March 7.
Watch more performances from the 2015 Hold On Talent Slam sponsored by Loveland Magazine
After a loss to Bradley in the 1957 NIT, Hirt was replaced as head coach by Jim McCafferty. McCafferty led the Musketeers back to a third straight NIT. With wins over Niagara, Bradley, Saint Bonaventure and Dayton, Xavier captured the NIT. That was the first post-season championship won by any Ohio Division I school.
How ’bout them apples?
That was a few years before Ohio State won their first NCAA Tile, followed by Cincinnati winning their (2) Titles. It would be so sweet for the X-men to just win their next 4 games, eh?
From dragonfiretree
Xaiver Forward, Trevon Bluiett against Creighton earlier in the season.
Men’s Basketball Advances to Sweet 16 After Topping Georgia State, 75-67
The Xavier men’s basketball team advances to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time, and the third time since 2010, after topping No. 14 seed Georgia State (25-10) in Jacksonville. Read on at Xavier Basketball…
The Musketeers will face off with Arizona at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Wildcats, led by former Xavier head coach Sean Miller, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 after beating No. 10 seed Ohio State, 73-58, in the third round. The matchup marks the first meeting between the two schools. Stay tuned to GoXavier.com for game time, broadcast information and more.
Help for teen and adult depression and thoughts of suicide…
Help for teen and adult depression and thoughts of suicide…
Tips for Helping Yourself When Feeling Depressed
– from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
It’s not fair to you or to others to keep your troubles a secret. It’s also nothing to be ashamed about. Everyone has struggles. If you’re unable to let the person know face to face or verbally, however, then tell her in writing. Also, if it would be easier to talk like you are your friend or someone else, then talk about yourself in the third person. You can then let the person know later that it was you whom you were describing.
If you’re thinking of hurting yourself, or have days when you feel like you just can’t go on, help is available. We have resources to help you feel better:
If you’re thinking of hurting yourself, or someone you know is in trouble, the Division of Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s offers resources for help. You can also call the Division of Psychiatry directly at 513-636-4124.
Emergency and Crisis Numbers / People Who Can Help
911
513-281-CARE (Cincinnati local number)
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-SUICIDE
Physician − a family doctor or pediatrician
Teacher
School nurse or counselor
Mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychologist or psychotherapist). You can call the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) for a referral at 513-636-4124.
Clergy − a minister, rabbi, priest or youth minister
Watch video interviews of parents and teenagers (below) in the Surviving the Teens program who share their experiences with depression and suicide on CET Connect.
Debbie Brown, a mother who lost her son to suicide, talks about signs of depression.
Kathy Winter, a mother, explains how parents can find the words to talk to their children about this issue.
Luke talks about his struggle with depression, his treatment and how he is rebuilding his life.
Sara shares her story and tells us how music and positive thinking helped her work her way back to a more positive place in life.
Max shares his advice for other teens experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts.
Surviving the Teens® Program Helps Teen Do the Right Thing
Read a true story from a local teenager who used lessons learned from Steps to LAST® to help save her friend’s life. Read More
A night of nothing more than celebrating the passion of area teens and their performing art
In front of an audience of 350, more than $3,500 cold cash was awarded to honor the performing art of area teens. There was no entry fee for the contestants who sent audition tapes for the opportunity to compete under the bright stage lights, and before highly qualified judges selected for their varied expertise.
Sophie Vice Holman a 9th grader at Mt Notre Dame High School earned an “Honorable Mention” and prize money in the 2015 Hold On Talent Slam on March 7.
(Loveland Magazine was a sponsor of the Hold On Talent Slam)
Watch more performances from the 2015 Hold On Talent Slam sponsored by Loveland Magazine
On Saturday, March 28 the the Easter Bunny will be hitching a ride on the Milford Community Fire Department’s antique fire truck to the Easter egg hunts at Riverside Park.
This free family-friendly event is sponsored by the City of Milford and runs from 10 until 11:30 AM. The egg hunts will be separated into three different age groups for children ages 10 and under. Additional entertainment will include face painting, activities and refreshments.
The rainout date for the egg hunt has been scheduled for Saturday, April 4. Click here to register for the event.
Bucky Switzer officiated his last game in Loveland on February 24
by Staff Reporter Cam Louder
Loveland, Oh. – February 24 was Gary “Bucky” Switzer’s last regular season game, and last in Loveland, ending a forty-five year stint officiating youth sports. The game was the Loveland Tigers mens varsity game vs. the Anderson Redskins.
Gary “Bucky” Switzer and Loveland Athletic Director, Julie Renner
He was called to center court at halftime to a standing ovation, and honored with a plaque given to him by Loveland High School athletic director, Julie Renner.
Switzer had two Ohio State Tournament games to go before hanging up his stripped jersey and whistle for the last time. He started officiating basketball in 1970.
Switzer was interviewed by Loveland Magazine before the varsity game started.
“I only got thirty-four years in with football,” he said with a grin, “Forty-five with basketball.”
When asked if he knew how many games he’s officiated over his career he said, “No idea.”
How many are you guessing?
“I don’t know. Doing kids games too. Probably at least fifty to sixty games a year, plus the kids games. Whatever that figures out to be. Probably three to four thousand games.”
He will have officiated fifty-five varsity basketball games this year including this last in Loveland, plus two State tournament games to end his career.
Switzer was asked to describe his officiating philosophy.
“I usually try to talk to ’em a little bit, but I let them play a little bit too.”
“Well, I’m kinda old school, so I don’t let the kids run their mouth to myself or my partners. I usually try to talk to ’em a little bit, but I let them play a little bit too. And, it’s been successful for forty-five years,” he said with a shrug.
When asked to talk about the best thing about officiating, he said, “You meet a lot of good people – a lot of good people. Not only in the way of officials, but kids over the years, and coaches over the years. A lot of great coaches.”
He was asked if he liked to sit back at home in front of the TV and watch, or hear about some of the kids he has called fouls on. “Oh yea, oh yes. I have officiated four or five kids that have been in the NBA. Labron James. I officiated one of his games. LaSalle Thompson, Louis Orr, Walt McBride, Kevin Grevey… guys like that. And ya know, those guys are great basketball players and that’s what this is all about. It’s about the kids. It’s not about me. It’s not about the coaches. It’s about the kids.”
Switzer said a good fan would be one that knows the rules, but quickly adds, “And, there’s not very many of those.” He said that if a fan knows the rules, he doesn’t care if they yell at him. “But if they sit up there in the stands and don’t know the rules, I have a hard time with that,” he said.
It must roll off of you though if you’ve done it this long?
“Oh yeah, you get too… ah, you GOT to have thick skin.”
Bucky Switzer’s Score Sheet
– Lifelong member of the Loveland community
– 1963 graduate of Loveland High School
– His wife and two children both graduated from Loveland High School as well.
– Officiated mens and woman’s high school basketball for forty-five years.
– Officiated mens varsity football for thirty-four years.
– Officiated three, Ohio Final Four Basketball Tournaments.
WOLFPEN PLEASANT HILL ROAD WAS CLOSED ON MAR 15 DUE TO A LANDSLIDE AND WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THE LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE IS NEAR 5311 WOLFPEN PLEASANT HILL RD AND THE LENGTH OF THE DETOUR IS APPROXIMATELY 7.80 MILES (LINK BELOW). THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AFFECTED ARE CNE AND MILFORD.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERMONT COUNTY ENGINEER’S OFFICE AT (513) 732.8857.
Today will be the first day that adoptees, or their children and grandchildren, may request the adoptee’s adoption records. The adoption records usually contains the original birth certificate and may also include biological parent release forms and/or biological sibling release forms.
Ohio Senate Bill 23, which was passed by the Ohio General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. John R. Kasich in December 2013, modified state law governing records of adoptions that were finalized between January 1, 1964, and September 18, 1996.
Senate Bill 23 modified the law governing records of adoptions that were finalized between January 1, 1964, and September 18, 1996. This law will allow those whose adoptions were finalized between January 1, 1964 to September 19, 1996 to gain access to their adoption file and original birth record from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
INFORMATION FOR ADOPTEES AND LINEAL DESCENDANTS
Starting March 20, 2015, adult adoptees may submit an application to ODH for a copy of the adoption file. The requesting adoptee must be at least 18 years old. The adult lineal descendants (lineal descendants are described as children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the adoptee) may also submit an application for a copy of the adoption file. The adoption file request form will also be available in our lobby on March 20, 2015. The amount of customers expected in our lobby on March 20, 2015, will be higher than usual; please plan accordingly to avoid an unexpected delay or problems with parking in the area.
Below are the forms available to be submitted by the adoptee:
Application for Adoption File (HEA 3011) – This form allows for anyone whose birth occurred in the State of Ohio and was adopted to obtain their adoption file located at ODH. This form must be notarized and submitted with two forms of identification and the fee of $20. An adoption file usually contains the original birth certificate and a court order decree of the adoption. It may also include biological parent release forms and/or biological sibling release forms that were submitted to ODH before March 20, 2014 and some of the contents located in the “Birth Parent Information Packet”. The biological parent and/or sibling release forms and birth parent information packet are not required before the adoption file can be released.
Authorization of Release of Adopted Name (HEA 3036) – This form grants permission for ODH to release the adoptive name to the biological parents or siblings of the adopted person upon their request. This form must be notarized and submitted with two form of identification.
Rescission of Authorization of Release of Adopted Name (HEA 3037) – An adoptee may rescind an Authorization of Release of Adopted Name form, by completing this rescission form. By rescinding the Authorization of Release of Adopted Name form the biological parents or siblings will not be able to obtain the adoptive name of the adopted person upon their request. This form must be notarized and returned with two forms of identification.
Below is the form available to be submitted by a lineal descendant of an adoptee:
Application for Adoption File (HEA 3011) – This form allows for a lineal descendant of an adoptee as described above to obtain the contents located in the adoption file at ODH. This form must be notarized and submitted with two forms of identification and the fee of $20. Please note: One form of identification should show linkage to the adopted person.
INFORMATION FOR BIRTH PARENTS
Starting now the biological parents can complete and submit a Birth Parent Information Packet which contains: a Contact Preference Form, Social/Medical History Form and an Application for the Release of the Adopted Name. Below you will find detailed information as to the purpose of each form.
The Contact Preference Form will allow the biological parent to state how they would like to be contacted if the adoption file is released. They can choose direct contact, contact through an intermediary or no contact at all. This form is advisory only and not enforceable. It does not ensure that contact will or will not be made. The Social/Medical History Form is not required with this form, but is urged to be completed.
The Social and Medical History Form will allow the biological parents to update any social and medical information they wish for the adoptee or any lineal descendants to be aware of.
The Application for Release of Adopted Name form will allow the adopted child’s name to be released to the biological parents in the event that an adopted child has submitted an Authorization of Release of Adopted Name form (HEA 3036).
*** Any prior releases submitted before March 20, 2014, by the Birth Parent or Biological Sibling will be merged into the adoption file. The biological parent and/or sibling release forms are not required before the adoption file can be opened. ODH cannot add other types of correspondence, such as letters or photos, to the sealed adoption file. Any additional materials will be returned to the sender.***
*** The law provided that the Biological Parent of an adoptee could submit a Redaction Form in the event they did not want their name released with the adoptee’s original birth certificate. This form was effective until March 19, 2015 and will no longer be accepted. ***
INFORMATION FOR BIOLOGICAL SIBLINGS
Biological Siblings of adoptees can complete the Application for Release of Adopted Name (HEA 3039). This will allow the adopted child’s name to be released in the event that an adopted child has submitted an Authorization for Release of Adopted Name. The form must be submitted with two pieces of identification with one showing linkage to the adopted person.
A short film was created with input from staff at ODH to explain the process; you may view this film at http://youtu.be/84OVyrw4jUc .
Should you have a question about these forms or this topic, please call the ODH customer service team at (614) 466-2531.
Should you have general questions regarding the adoption process in Ohio, feel free to contact the following private organizations:
Loveland, Oh. – Joy.
A night of nothing more than celebrating the passion of area teens and their performing art
