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  • Loveland Magazine at the The Cure Starts Now Gala

    Loveland Magazine at the The Cure Starts Now Gala

    Adam Ploof, Cassie Mattia, Ava Mattia, and David Miller at the Cure Starts Now Gala on March 9.

    Last Friday, Loveland Magazine was invited to The Cure Starts Now Gala, which took place at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Not only did we get to experience the delicious dessert theme with more than 900 wonderful people, meeting many for the first time, including cancer survivors, those who lost a loved one to cancer, and cancer research advocates.

    We couldn’t have been more grateful to have been part of such a fantastic celebration and extend our heartfelt thank you to the foundation.

    It was announced that the City of Cincinnati has single handedly raised nearly 10 million dollars towards cancer research! Loveland Magazine President and Publisher Cassie Mattia , Managing Editor David Miller, and Cassie’s guests, Adam Ploof, and Ava Mattia attended the event.

    We learned that Loveland resident Julia Wolf and the “Wolf Pack” has raised more than $200,000 for medulloblastoma cancer research.

    We can’t wait to continue to support the Cure Starts Now and Julia by adopting their mission statement!

    The Cure Starts Now’s mission is one that knows no boundaries and stops at no borders. It is an international effort of families, friends, businesses and even strangers, united in the desire to cure cancer, one child at a time. While it all started with one child, today, the inspiration is carried by us all.

    Please read more about The Cure Starts Now-Cincinnati Cares.

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    An Interview with Julia Wolf: The Wolf Pack’s “Cure Starts Now”

    Julia had been worried about how to have a birthday without her twin brother Grant by her side.

    By Cassie Mattia – Feb 8, 2023

  • The Table of Discussions Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

    The Table of Discussions Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

    Connie Mehlman • Cassie Mattia • Courtney Hineman
    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Did you know more than 6 million Americans have one or more developmental disabilities (DD)? That means about 15 percent of the United States population is living with DD. Over the few past decades, individuals with DD and DD advocates have been fighting for inclusion and equal opportunities within their communities and the workforce. Without help from leaders and social reformers like Dorothy Dix, Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., Ronald Reagan, and George Bush, to name a few, both National Developmental Disabilities Month and the Americans with Disabilities Act wouldn’t exist.

    “It’s just basic human needs not special needs.” – Courtney Hineman

    In 1987, President Ronald Reagan made a public announcement asking Americans to provide individuals with DD “the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.” Reagan’s powerful message not only established the month of March as National DD Awareness Month, but his advocacy also led to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being passed in 1990 by George Bush. The ADA officially made it illegal to discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

    Once the ADA passed, DD advocates across the world began to take a stand, using their own experiences and success stories to promote equal rights. Although progress has been made in the DD community there are still many obstacles’ individuals with DD face every day. This is why National DD Awareness Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of those with DD and take the time to educate yourself and those surrounding you on the importance of including individuals with DD in all aspects of community life!

    In light of this very special March celebration, I decided to again share an interview that I conducted in March of 2023 on my Loveland Magazine TV Table of Discussions with two of the most respected DD advocates in Ohio, Connie Mehlman now a Consultant with Best Buddies International and Courtney Hineman, the Community Outreach Advocate for Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities! Connie and Courtney have paved the way for inclusion and equality within the DD community giving them both a plethora of knowledge when it comes to educating others about how they too can advocate for individuals with DD. Connie has since retired from her job with Butler County.

    I am pleased to rebroadcast my Table of Discussions episode featuring Connie Mehlman and Courtney Hineman! Happy DD Awareness Month!

    This year’s Greater Cincinnati Best Buddies Friendship Walk is on Saturday, April 13 at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton Street in Hamilton.

    REGISTER

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    In celebration of National Developmental Disabilities Month, Courtney wrote an Opinion Editorial in 2023 about what it’s like to live with developmental disabilities and how the community created equal opportunities for her.

    Click here to read Courtney’s Op Ed, “I want others with disabilities to have opportunities like I had!”

    The gallery of photos below was provided by the Butler County Board of DD and Cassie Mattia.

     
    What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

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    Courtney Hineman is a disability rights advocate. She is the Community Outreach Advocate at the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities and was appointed by Governor DeWine to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for the second term. She is a member of Butler County’s self-advocacy group, and has enjoyed participating in Best Buddies.

    Connie Mehlman is the Community Connections Coordinator for the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities. She has more than 35 years of experience both working and volunteering in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is currently serving as the Chairperson for Best Buddies Ohio and is very active in the Miami University Best Buddies Chapter.”

     

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    Cassie Mattia is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.

  • [Videos] Experience “Great Music, a Great Sweat, and a Great Workout” at Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    [Videos] Experience “Great Music, a Great Sweat, and a Great Workout” at Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    Cassie Mattia in the first class offered by Body Alive Loveland Lagree

    by Cassie Mattia,

    Loveland, Ohio – The latest exercise craze has taken Loveland by storm! On Friday, February 16, David Miller, our Managing Editor, and I, attended the grand opening of Body Alive Loveland Lagree. We witnessed the official ribbon cutting ceremony, and I interviewed owners, Adam Engel and Issac Spence, and trainer, Samantha Johns about the new Loveland workout facility!

    Adam and Issac, who are both 2010 Loveland High School graduates, grew up together in the same neighborhood in Loveland. Adam, now a retired MLB player, received a baseball scholarship to the University of Louisville and played Centerfield for the Chicago White Sox. Issac attended Hillsdale College and studied Marketing. After taking multiple Pilates classes and realizing how great of a workout it was Adam and Issac decided to join forces and open Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    The inaugural class of Body Alive Loveland Lagree

    The Lagree Method, ”is a high-intensity, low-impact exercise method, that tightens, strengthens, and tones in as little as 30 minutes a session by incorporating bodybuilding principles, such as Time Under Tension, which removes breaks from workouts and grants users the ability to sweat, shake, and persevere through the total duration of every class.”

    The Lagree Method is founded on the five components of physical fitness:

    • Endurance
    • Cardiovascular Fitness
    • Body Composition
    • Flexibility
    • Strength

    Lagree movements incorporate the use of 600 muscles at once, making this method even more time-efficient for those on the go and those looking for quick but lasting results. The Lagree method stays true to the 3 S’s; Shake, Sweat, and Soreness.

    After reading about the Lagree method, I not only wanted to learn more from the experts, but I also wanted to see for myself what the workout was all about by participating in Body Alive Loveland Lagree’s first class of their grand opening. To give the community the full Body Alive experience I interviewed Adam, Issac, and Samantha about their journey to opening Body Alive, the Lagree method, and what sets this method of exercising apart of from others and captured my first Lagree workout all on camera!

    Watch our exclusive Loveland Magazine TV interview and exercise video to learn all about Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    Body Alive Loveland Lagree is located at 10565 Loveland Madeira Road right beside Starbucks. In celebration of their grand opening, Body Alive Loveland Lagree is offering $7 Lagree 50 minute classes for a limited time. Classes can can be purchased using the Body Alive app or online at https://bodyalivefitness.com/loveland-lagree/.

    Follow Body Alive Loveland Lagree on Instagram and FaceBook.

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    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV episodes and my Table of Discussions are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.

    President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.

  • Loveland Schools will close on day of solar eclipse

    Loveland Schools will close on day of solar eclipse

    Loveland, Ohio – There will be no school for students on Monday, April 8 for students in the Loveland City School District. A partial solar eclipse will cross over Loveland that day and Superintendent Mike Broadwater has announced, “The timing of the eclipse presents a safety challenge. The eclipse will stretch over a period of about two hours around afternoon dismissal time. Students would be on buses, walking, or driving home when the eclipse hits its peak, making it very challenging for students to view this once-in-a-lifetime event safely”.

    Broadwater continued, “I understand that a change to the schedule may be an inconvenience for families, which is why we’ve made this decision now, to give everyone time to prepare. Staff will still report to work on April 8 and use the time for professional development and training.”

  • We are beyond grateful for your generous contributions to our “Need a New Laptop” campaign

    We are beyond grateful for your generous contributions to our “Need a New Laptop” campaign

    We love our Readers,

    Click and read about the campaign

    We are beyond grateful for your generous contributions to our “Need a New Laptop” campaign. Your support means the world to us, and we cannot express enough gratitude for your kindness.

    Thanks to your donation, we will now be able to fulfill our mission of providing low-cost resources to those in our community who need them most. Your contribution will not only enable us to continue our work but also enhance our efficiency and productivity significantly.

    Your support was matched dollar for dollar for the purchase of our new laptop – as promised by our generous and awesome backer.

    Supporters like you truly make a difference in Loveland, and we are humbled by your generosity and commitment to our cause.

    Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support.

    With heartfelt appreciation,

    David and Cassie

     

  • [Video] Ribbon cutting at Body Alive Loveland Lagree Grand Opening

    [Video] Ribbon cutting at Body Alive Loveland Lagree Grand Opening

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller,

    Loveland, Ohio – On Friday, February 16, Loveland Magazine attended the grand opening for Body Alive Loveland Lagree, located on Loveland Madeira Road, right next to Starbucks. Owners Adam Engel and Isaac Spence, both 2010 Loveland High School grads, showed us exactly what Body Alive Loveland Lagree has in store for the fitness community. The President of Loveland Magazine Cassie Mattia got the opportunity to take the first workout of the day with trainer Samantha Johns, where she experienced what exactly the Lagree Method is. We are so pleased to welcome Body Alive Loveland Lagree to the Loveland community.

    Stay tuned for the full-length interview with Adam, Isaac, and Samantha along with Cassie in action taking the first Lagree workout!
    Loveland Magazine President and Publisher Cassie working out in the first Body Alive Loveland Lagree class on February 16.
  • No Heart was Left Behind at the 3rd Annual Hearts Afire Weekend!

    No Heart was Left Behind at the 3rd Annual Hearts Afire Weekend!

     

    Cassie Mattia

    by Cassie Mattia,

    Loveland, Ohio – The city of Loveland stole the hearts of many at the 3rd annual Hearts Afire Weekend! The celebration which took place on Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 11 featured a number of heart-felt activities, vendors, food, drinks, live entertainment, Valentine’s Day decorations, and gorgeous ice sculptures.

    This year, over 30 businesses participated in spreading the love! On Friday, the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance kicked off Hearts Afire Weekend with their annual Valentine’s Day breakfast where the 2024 Valentine’s Lady, Becky Giver, was announced as well as the winners of the poetry and art contests. Later, Friday evening Lemons & Limes Boutique, Blume Home, Alley Boutique, Trailside Provisions, and Whistle Stop Clay Works hosted a Galentine’s Night. The Loveland Stage Company also presented Crushin’ It (Vol. 2), a Valentine themed variety show. The first night of the Hearts Afire celebration ended with Line Dancing Lessons at City Hall and Love Songs Singo at Hops & Berry Taproom.

    On Saturday, the Hearts Afire celebration featured over 30 different activities beginning with a Frozen meet and greet at Bike Trail Books and a puppy kissing booth at Eads Hardware Store and ending with Fireworks and a concert starring Rooster Ridge at Cappy’s Taproom. The day also included a Heart Art Scavenger Hunt, a unique Taylor Swift photo op and friendship bracelet activity, an ice sculpture walking tour, a Caricature Artist, carriage rides, pottery painting, a 360° Photo Booth, speed dating, food trucks, family karaoke, and the first ever dance Elvis costume contest.

    On Saturday, I got the opportunity to volunteer at one of the most popular activities at the Hearts Afire Weekend, The Valentine Pageant! The 2nd annual Hearts Afire Valentine Pageant took place at the Loveland Stage Company and showcased children ages 1-4 as they competed to be crowned Miss Valentine or Mr. Cupid. The contest was judged by Loveland Valentine Ladies, Jeanie Shumaker, Donna Barns, Debbie Murray, and John Espy. This year Dr. Kathy Lorenz (2019 Valentine Lady) and Kay Bolin (2018 Valentine Lady) emceed the pageant.

    During the pageant I directed guests where to sit and explained to them how to vote for their “Fan Favorite,” a category in which the audience could vote for their favorite child in the pageant. Those that voted included a dollar or more with their vote which went towards funding for a new HVAC system for the Loveland Stage Company.

    Assistant City Manager, Misty Clark, was in awe as the guests rolled in as every single seat was filled in the Loveland Stage Company’s auditorium! “This is the largest turn out I have ever seen,” Misty said, “We also have 24 contestants this year in the pageant!”

    I couldn’t help but get all the pageant action on camera after hearing how unbelievable the turnout was! Watch my Facebook Live and video from the 2nd Annual Hearts Afire Valentine’s Pageant!

    The 2024 Hearts Afire Valentine’s Pageant winners were as follows: (Ages 1-2) – Little Miss Valentine – Rory, Little Mr. Cupid – Beau, (Ages 3-4) – Miss Valentine – Dawson Joan, and (People’s Choice) – Dawson Joan

    The Hearts Afire Weekend ended on Sunday with a Chasing Cupid 5k at Fleet Feet, a Taylor Swift Brunch at Paxton’s Grill, and a Sweetheart Brunch at Tano Bistro.

    I had an absolute blast exploring the Hearts Afire weekend festivities and meeting so many visitors that traveled miles just to experience the Hearts Afire celebration! I am so proud to be a part of the Sweetheart of Ohio! If you missed the 3rd Annual Hearts Afire Weekend watch the Loveland Magazine TV video that captures the essence of the celebration including “Family Karaoke” and the Dance Elvis Costume Contest! The music featured on the video is by DJ JOE KOOL.

    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV episodes and my Table of Discussions are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.

    President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.

  • [VIDEO] Winter athletic National Signing Day at Loveland High School

    [VIDEO] Winter athletic National Signing Day at Loveland High School

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – On National Letter of Intent Day in the Chuck Schmidt Gymnasium at Loveland High School, Athletic Director Rich Bryant officiated the Winter Athletic Signing Day ceremony.

    Congratulations to the following student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level:
    Alexis Bullock – Soccer-Warner University
    Drew Murnan– Cheer-University of Cincinnati
    Drew Holman– Football-Ashland University
    Julius Vorbroker– Football-Thomas More University
    Zach Gleason– Lacrosse-University of Detroit Mercy
    Sebastian Jordan – Lacrosse-Mount Vernon Nazarene University
    National Signing Day is traditionally the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for a collegiate sport with a school that is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States.*
    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.
  • Our generous donor has graciously offered to match every dollar donated towards the purchase of a new laptop!

    Our generous donor has graciously offered to match every dollar donated towards the purchase of a new laptop!

    Dear Friends and Community Champions,

    We trust this letter finds you well.

    We are writing to share an exciting opportunity with you from a valued supporter of Loveland Magazine, that has the potential to significantly enhance our operations. Recently, we’ve encountered challenges stemming from the limitations of our current equipment, particularly our aging laptop, which has been with us for a decade. Unfortunately, it can no longer support the latest operating system updates, severely hindering our ability to efficiently edit videos and photos, as well as perform other essential tasks.

    Understanding the critical need for an upgrade, our generous donor has graciously offered to match every dollar donated towards the purchase of a new laptop, up to the total cost of $2,800. This means that your contribution will be doubled, maximizing the impact of your support and making a new laptop possible.

    The shortcomings of our current laptop are abundantly clear. Outdated software and hardware have rendered video editing a slow and cumbersome process, often resulting in delays in rendering and uploading videos for online use. Moreover, our limited storage capacity frequently disrupts our workflow, necessitating time-consuming file management to free up space.

    Additionally, our reliance on antiquated versions of Photoshop and outdated display technology further compounds our challenges, impeding our ability to create and present content at the level of quality we aspire to.

    Furthermore, the laptop’s deteriorating battery life and the high cost of replacement only add to our concerns, making it increasingly impractical for everyday use or repair.

    Your support in this endeavor will not only alleviate these pressing issues but also empower us to continue delivering high-quality content to our readers and community. Your contribution will directly enable us to acquire a new laptop equipped with the necessary programs to meet the demands of modern content creation and distribution.

    We are deeply grateful for your continued support and partnership in our mission to inform, inspire, and engage our audience. Together, we can ensure Loveland Magazine remains a vibrant and indispensable resource for years to come.

    Cassie and David at a “Rolling Mondays” fundraiser for Coach Parker in 2021.

    Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our work.

    Warm regards,

    David and Cassie

     

     

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  • Cassie Mattia Interviews Loveland High School Trio About Team Coureage 5.0

    Cassie Mattia Interviews Loveland High School Trio About Team Coureage 5.0

    STUDENT VISIONARIES ARE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

    They look to the future—and see infinite possibility.
    They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible. They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.

    Cassie Mattia

    by Cassie Mattia

    On Friday, February 2, Student Visionaries of the Year candidates Lola Jones, Kathryn Zervos, and Leah Schwab came to the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV studio for the first 2024 segment of my Table of Discussions!

    During this all-new Table of Discussions interview, I talked to Loveland High School students Lola, Kathryn, and Leah about Loveland Team Coureage 5.0, their goals for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, and why this campaign means so much to them.

    From January 29th to March 16th, Lola, Kathryn, and Leah will compete against other schools in the Greater Cincinnati area to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s blood cancer research.

    To help Lola, Kathryn, and Leah accomplish their Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign goals tune into my Loveland Magazine TV all-new episode of the Table of Discussions for details on how you can get involved!

    Download the event calendar below to your phone so it’s handy next time you are looking for something good to eat or fun to do. You can have a nice time out and support cancer research at the same time!

    What is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society?

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was built on that same vision – of a better world – one without blood cancers.

    As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:

    • Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients
    • Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
    • Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.

     

    Make a Donation Now!

    Buy a Tee Now!

    Follow the team on Instagram – lovelandteamcoureage_5.0

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    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV episodes and my Table of Discussions are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.

    President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.