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Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Lynn Oury is not a lifetime Loveland resident.
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Valentine Ladies serve the community of Loveland Ohio. They are chosen by community nomination, then picked by a committee from the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance.
Lynn Oury has been selected as the 2025 Loveland Valentine Lady. She is a former teacher at the Loveland Early Childhood Center.
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The Valentine Program began in 1972 and has grown over the years to include a variety of Valentine community activities, as well as our nationally-known cachet stamping and postmark program.
Valentine Ladies are women who have distinguished themselves in community, school, or family endeavors. Being nominated for Valentine Lady is quite an honor!
The Valentine Lady is the ambassador for the Chamberās Valentine Program, and visits area businesses, nursing homes and schools, among her duties as Valentine Lady.
2024: Becky Giver
2023: Donna Barnes
2021-2022:Ā Jeannie Shumaker
2020:Ā Debbie Murray
2019:Ā Dr. Kathy Lorenz
2018:Ā Kay Bolin
2017:Ā Carol Williams
2016:Ā Laurie Gordon
2015:Ā Sue Lundy
2014:Ā Janis Fogle
2013:Ā Marge Henderson
2012:Ā Jan Ranard
2011:Ā Avery (Winkie) Foster
2010:Ā Bonnie Larson
2009:Ā Linda Cox
2008:Ā Kay Napier
2007:Ā Sue Newburger
2006:Ā Peggy Goodwin
2005:Ā Lu Boike
2004:Ā Helen Gosch
2003:Ā Kathryn Undercoffer
2002:Ā Patricia Furterer
2001:Ā Marirose Stiver
2000:Ā Anne Fowler
1999:Ā Winona Franz
1998:Ā Barbara Dee
1997:Ā Bobbie Books
1996:Ā Jo Ann Richardson
1995:Ā Mary McDonnell
1994:Ā Margaret Keifer
1993:Ā Kathryn Sidney
1992:Ā Doris Osborne
1991:Ā Martha Hockman
1990:Ā Rose Wene
1989:Ā Pat Randolph
1982-88:Ā Ruth Jackson (Dorisās daughter)
1982:Ā Doris Pfiester
