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Rat Race 5K Fitness Walk and 5K/10K Run in Loveland on April 16

To benefit these wonderful local charities: CancerFree Kids, Pamela Joy Ripp Foundation and Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati

Loveland, Ohio – A flat, fast course beginning at Nisbet Park in Loveland. Starting on Karl Brown Way to West Loveland to Riverside to Ohio to Wall to Park to Riverside, back to Nisbet, then onto the bike trail/Cones road for out and back finishing at Nisbet Park. Course will be cleared 90 minutes after the start of the first race.

Paxton’s is a local sponsor of the Rat Race

The Rat Race 5K Fitness Walk and 5K/10K Run is a fun event the whole family can share while raising funds to benefit these wonderful local charities: CancerFree Kids, Pamela Joy Ripp Foundation and Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati.

The first 600 participants registered by March 28th will receive a wicking shirt with the famous “Rat Race” signature logo. Pre-registrants 601+ will receive a standard cotton t-shirt with the “Rat Race” logo while male/female run finishers receive top awards. (Race Details)

Family and friends are welcome to cheer participants along the course! Kids’ activities will be available before and during the race, so feel free to bring the kids along!

Immediately following the race will be a post-event party with refreshments, beer, food, live music entertainment, and a Health Expo. Live Music will be provide – group to be announced later. Food service and kids crafts will be provided by Resurrection Church for their Youth Mission Trip.

Non-race attendees may purchase entry into the post-race party ($20 for adults and $5 for children under 10). A driver’s license will be required for all party attendees who wish to drink beer.

Registration, Directions, and all info…

Mar 30, 2016
2016 Loveland Athletic Boosters Mulch Madness Sale
Free local delivery to your house or business

The Loveland Athletic Boosters Spring Mulch Sale Fundraiser offers high quality yard mulch for purchase by the bag, in bulk, or by the pallet. We begin taking orders in February and offer free local delivery to your home in early April. Place your order early!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE MULCH!
Mulch Sale Information

High quality mulch is available to purchase by the bag, in bulk or by the pallet

100% satisfaction guaranteed

Loveland athletes will be selling door to door on Saturday, 3/5/16

Free local delivery of your mulch order will be provided

Full pallets by truck 4/4/16 – 4/8/16 or before

All other orders by student athletes on Saturday, 4/9/16

To order by phone, inquire about bulk offerings or if you have questions, contact:
Rich Myklebust 513.310.1552 or richmyk1@gmail.com
Bob Gerstemeier 513.898.9973 or LAB@G-FG.com
Mar 13, 2016
Thanks for helping us support and honor Sonny Kim

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

We are hosting our fourth Power Ryde fundraiser of the year on Saturday, March 12, at noon for the Police Unity Tour.

If the class fills, we will add an additional class(es). SIGN UP.

Power Ryders Detective John Pavia, Brett Pavia (John’s son) and Officer Scott Marshall are participating in the Police Unity Tour which is a 250 mile bike ride May 10 – May 12 dedicated to fallen officers. John and Scott will ride from Richmond, VA to Washington DC and Brett will work in the mechanics truck. Only police officers and close family members of fallen officers are allowed to ride. This is John’s fourth year and Brett’s second year. This year all three are riding for Sonny Kim, Cincinnati Police Department who lost his life in the line of duty on June 19, 2015.

There will be approximately 2,000 bikers beginning in different cities, but all ending in Washington DC at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (NLEOM) where they will all ride in together on May 12 at 2:30 pm. The Police Unity Tour motto is “We ride for those who died” and the ride ensures the life and sacrifice of every officer who lost their life in the line of duty is never forgotten.

The Police Unity Tour was founded in 1997 with the hope of bringing public awareness to all law enforcement officers that have died in the line of duty and to honor their service and sacrifices. The Police Unity Tour also raises funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. The NLEOM is a tribute to all federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. Engraved on the marble walls are the names of over 19,000 officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty. The NLEOM receives no government or taxpayer revenue, but relies on the contributions of organizations and interested citizens. Members spend the year raising awareness in their communities for police officers that have died in the line of duty.

As members of the Tour, John, Scott and Brett are required to raise a minimum of $1,750.00 each and bicycle/work the 250 miles. All donations to the Police Unity Tour ultimately go to the NLEOM.

The Police Unity Tour, Chapter IV website (where people can also donate online) is:

http://www.policeunitytourchapter4.com/

The website where there are videos further explaining the Police Unity Tour by some riders and family members of fallen officers is:

http://www.policeunitytourchapter4.com/videos

Thanks for helping us support and honor Sonny Kim.

Sincerely,

Megen Hilmer

Co-Owner

Power Ryde

www.powerryde.com

www.facebook.com/powerryde

Mar 9, 2016
14 VIDEOS: Loveland athletes at their college signing day

Loveland, Ohio – Winter College Signing Day was Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the Loveland High School Gymnasium. The afternoon ceremony included family members, coaches, teachers, staff and peers in celebrating the success of the student-athletes.

Introducing the athletes was Athletic Director, Julie Renner.

The students who signed include:

Matt Bezjak, West Virginia University, football

Hannah Fischer, Northern Kentucky University, soccer

Andrea Gomez, Wright State University, soccer

Colton Lakes, East Tennessee University, football

Michael Newbold, University of Dayton, football

CJ Pettit, Ohio Wesleyan University, football

Drew Plitt, Ball State University, football

Eric Popp, Ohio University, football

Claire Ruben, University of Rochester, softball

Jake Saunders, Northwestern University, football

Courtney Spicer, University of Southern Indiana, soccer

Amanda Sugrue, Heidelberg University, soccer

Logan Walton, Wittenberg University, football

Ali Whalen, Thomas More, soccer

Mar 1, 2016
VIDEO: Introducing Loveland H.S. Seniors on College Athletic Signing Day
Fourteen student-athletes commit to continue their education and athletic careers

(Bottom row-left to right) Ali Whalen, Andrea Gomez, Courtney Spicer, Hannah Fischer, Claire Ruben, Amanda Sugrue; (Top row-left to right) Colton Lakes, Matthew Bezjak, Drew Plitt, Michael Newbold, Jake Saunders, Eric Popp, CJ Pettit, Logan Walton

Loveland, Ohio – Winter College Signing Day was Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the Loveland High School Gymnasium. The afternoon ceremony included family members, coaches, teachers, staff and peers in celebrating the success of the student-athletes.

Introducing the athletes was Athletic Director, Julie Renner.

The students who signed include:
- Matt Bezjak, West Virginia University, football
- Hannah Fischer, Northern Kentucky University, soccer
- Andrea Gomez, Wright State University, soccer
- Colton Lakes, East Tennessee University, football
- Michael Newbold, University of Dayton, football
- CJ Pettit, Ohio Wesleyan University, football
- Drew Plitt, Ball State University, football
- Eric Popp, Ohio University, football
- Claire Ruben, University of Rochester, softball
- Jake Saunders, Northwestern University, football
- Courtney Spicer, University of Southern Indiana, soccer
- Amanda Sugrue, Heidelberg University, soccer
- Logan Walton, Wittenberg University, football
- Ali Whalen, Thomas More, soccer
Feb 29, 2016
2016 Loveland Athletic Boosters Mulch Madness Sale
Free local delivery to your house or business

The Loveland Athletic Boosters (LAB) support the Loveland City School District athletic programs (7th – 12th grades) which includes 900+ boys and girls. Support of the student athletes includes:
- Sponsoring activities to promote school spirit and enthusiasm
- Purchasing and donating equipment to the athletic department
- Funding major capital improvements including the High School Fitness Center and Field Turf for Tiger Stadium
Mulch Sale Information

High quality mulch is available to purchase by the bag, in bulk or by the pallet.

100% satisfaction guaranteed.

Loveland athletes will be selling door to door on Saturday, March 5.

Free local delivery of your mulch order will be provided

Full pallets by truck 4/4/16 – 4/8/16 or before.

All other orders by student athletes on Saturday, 4/9/16.

To order by mail , complete the form below and mail with check to:

Loveland Athletic Boosters

Mulch Sale

P.O. Box 458

Loveland, OH 45140-0458

To order on-line through PayPal go to: lovelandathleticboosters.com and click on to order mulch.

To order by phone, inquire about bulk offerings or if you have questions, contact: Rich Myklebust 513.310.1552 or richmyk1@gmail.com (that is a “1” after richmyk) or Bob Gerstemeier 513.898.9973 or LAB@G-FG.com.

Download: LAB Mulch Sale Order Form 2016
Feb 16, 2016
New photo album from Tiger basketball

Here are photos from the Tiger mens basketball game at home vs. Walnut Hills on January 8. Walnut Hills won 56-41.

© Loveland Magazine 2016

Feb 12, 2016
Ball State recruit profile: QB Drew Plitt from Loveland High School

Unseating young starter Neal won’t be easy for Plitt, others

By John Van Dam, nssports@news-sentinel.com

Thursday, February 11, 2016 9:06 AM

With National Signing Day behind us, we look at which prep players will be joining your favorite school for next season.

Analysis: There is a lot of depth at the quarterback position and with Riley Neal being the clear-cut stand out of the group; the quarterback spot seems securely taken for the time being. With that said, there is no reason the Cardinals shouldn’t recruit raw talent at this certain position. In bringing in Plitt, the young quarterback out of Loveland, Ohio brings intelligence, a developed throwing arm and body, and a thirst for college level football.

Read on… @news-sentinel.com

Feb 12, 2016
Tournament brackets for Tiger’s post season basketball

The Tiger Women (7-7, 13-9) begin post-season play as a #20 seed on February 13. They travel to Lakota East High School to play St. Ursula (#12) at noon. (Click to view the tournament bracket)

The Tiger Men (7-6, 12-9) begin post-season play a #17 seed on February 18. They travel to Hamilton High School to play Batavia Amelia (#20) at 6 PM. (Click to view the tournament bracket)

Feb 11, 2016
Brandon Williams, Tim Bauer, Bobby Capobianco, and Brian Wozniak – Hall of Famers

Loveland, Ohio – On January 22, four former Loveland High School athletes were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame; Brandon Williams (2010 graduate), Tim Bauer (1983 graduate), Bobby Capobianco (2009 graduate), Brian Wozniak (2009 graduate)

Due to a predicted snowball, the usual induction ceremony at the halftime of the Loveland vs. Milford game did not take happen. This photo, taken by Patty Wozniak was taken at the annual Hall of Fame dinner.

Feb 9, 2016