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  • Loveland High School student Evan Osgood creates non-profit to get help and Personal Protective Equipment to those who need it most

    Loveland High School student Evan Osgood creates non-profit to get help and Personal Protective Equipment to those who need it most

    While our hospitals are finally able to get the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) they need, many others are still in great need of PPE and you can help! 

    Sign up to get your free assembly kit at SOSforPPE.org and in an hour you can make 20 faceshields or facemasks and maybe save a life! Various ability levels welcome, suitable for anyone ages 5 and up.

    No experience or special equipment needed!

    Loveland, Ohio – Evan Osgood, a Loveland High School student, has created a non-profit organization to get help and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to those who need it the most.

    Evan Osgood (Provided Photo)

    Osgood said, “Back in March when I heard about the dire need for PPE on the news, I asked myself, ‘What can I do to help?’ We have all these people sheltering in place looking for something to do and this tremendous need for PPE. How can we combine these two things to make a difference…and SOS for PPE was born!” 

    Osgood created a team of founding members and the PPE Network keeps growing exponentially. Founding Members include Carissa Aiello, Molly Alexander, Will Gerstemeier, Aidan Hook, Nate Matuszak, Caleb Nelson, Hayes Santa, Tyler Vrh, and Tristan Vrh. Board Members include Jack Alexander, Lisa Brockmeyer, and Gwen Vrh.

    “A great thank you goes out to some of our major contributors and over-the-top makers of all ages,” said Osgood. He named ioby.org, National COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Match Fund, the Mueller Family, the Kavouras Family, Julie Koch, Luis Garcia Saucedo, the Crouse Family, the Batterson Family. He said there are many more who have helped.

    A Faceshield Kit

    “It really hit home how important our efforts are when I made one of our deliveries,” said Osgood. It was for a couple of senior citizens in their 70’s who live in Loveland. “I placed the bagged and sanitized masks on the front porch, rang the bell, and stepped back to the car as usual.” The woman answered the door, looked down, and burst into tears she was so appreciative of the masks.

    It turns out she and her husband had been stuck inside for three weeks and didn’t feel safe even going to the grocery store. Osgood offered to deliver her some groceries and she politely declined, saying now that they had some masks, they would go during the designated shopping time for senior citizens. Osgood said that she couldn’t have been more thankful and appreciative, calling out, “Bless you and bless what you are doing for this community.”

    A Hand-Sewing Kit

    “Whenever I start to get overwhelmed with trying to make a dent in the need for PPE, I just take a step back and remember her. Even one mask can make a huge difference for someone,” said Osgood. 

    “We have story after story of people who hear about us from a friend or see us on the news, go online, and sign up to receive or make PPE. There was a woman who worked at a nursing home and their staff was getting ear blisters from the elastic of the masks rubbing all day. We sent them EARests for their whole staff and it’s made a really tough job just a little bit easier.”

    Osgood said that so far, SOSforPPE has supplied over 40,000 pieces of PPE to frontline caregivers, hospitals, co-workers, seniors, and neighbors. “There is still a great need and you can be part of the solution.”

    If you will volunteer an hour of your time you can get a free assembly kit to make them from the comfort of your home.

    Some finished masks made by a volunteer

    Mom Lisa Osgood said, “The Veterans Administration Medical Centers and our senior living communities are still in great need of PPE. Even though hospitals can, for the most part, get what they need, The VA and senior facilities are asking for help.”

    “If everyone reading this signs up to make even one kit, we can answer the SOS for PPE from the VA and our seniors and help save lives,” said Evan.

    HELP! We NEED PPE – Request PPE

    Register to MAKE or ASSEMBLE PPE

    Donate

    Contact SOSforPPE

     

  • Hamilton County/Ohio Public Health/FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem

    Hamilton County/Ohio Public Health/FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem

    Hamilton County, Ohio – Jamie Higley, the Administrator of Food Safety Programs at the Ohio Department of Health and Mike Samet the Public Information Officer for Hamilton County Public Health issued the following FDA Advisory this morning.
    FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem

    FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem

    [6/19/2020] FDA advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. FDA has identified the following products manufactured by Eskbiochem:

    • All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01)
    • Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01)
    • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04)
    • Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01)
    • The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10)
    • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-005-03)
    • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-009-01)
    • CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-003-01)
    • Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-001-01)

    FDA tested samples of Lavar Gel and CleanCare No Germ. Lavar Gel contains 81 percent (v/v) methanol and no ethyl alcohol, and CleanCare No Germ contains 28 percent (v/v) methanol. Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects.

    Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment, which is critical for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning. Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidently ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning.

    On June 17, 2020, FDA contacted Eskbiochem to recommend the company remove its hand sanitizer products from the market due to the risks associated with methanol poisoning. To date, the company has not taken action to remove these potentially dangerous products from the market. Therefore, FDA recommends consumers stop using these hand sanitizers and dispose of them immediately in appropriate hazardous waste containers. Do not flush or pour these products down the drain.

    FDA reminds consumers to wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing one’s nose. If soap and water are not readily available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend consumers use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent ethanol.

    FDA remains vigilant and will continue to take action when quality issues arise with hand sanitizers. Additionally, the agency is concerned with false and misleading claims for hand sanitizers, for example that they can provide prolonged protection such as 24-hours against viruses including COVID-19, since there is no evidence to support these claims.

    To date, FDA is not aware of any reports of adverse events associated with these hand sanitizer products. FDA encourages health care professionals, consumers and patients to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of hand sanitizers to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:

    • Complete and submit the report online; or
    • Download and complete the form, then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178.

     

     

  • Today’s Loveland Area COVID 19 Dashboard

    Today’s Loveland Area COVID 19 Dashboard

    Loveland, Ohio – Here are the latest COVID 19 stats as reported by the agencies as of 10 AM Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Some data is not present because not all Health Districts report the same data.

    Here is the “Key Indicator” graph from the Ohio Department of Health reported on 6-22 *

    (Right-Click and open in new tab or window to see a larger view.)

    *Current Trends – Above are the current reporting trends for key indicators calculated from data reported to the Ohio Department of Health. These trends are updated daily and are presented by report date.
  • Re-zoning for possible 28-Unit condo project proposed for North Second Street

    Re-zoning for possible 28-Unit condo project proposed for North Second Street

    Loveland, Ohio – An application has been submitted on behalf of Joe Farruggia with Zicka Homes to re-zone property off North Second Street (St. Rt. 48) south of the Sentry Hill subdivision with the potential use to build a 28-unit condominium development.

    A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for this Wednesday, June 24 at  7:30 PM at City Hall. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposal.

     

    Assistant City Manager Tom Smith told Loveland Magazine this morning that a “concept of what could go in the area”, subject to the approval of the rezoning, could be 28 single-family attached townhomes. “The item up for discussion this Wednesday is for the rezone only. To date, no application has been submitted for the development of this area,” said Smith.

    City staff is recommending that the re-zoning be approved.

    The applicant is requesting re-zoning the property from the current zoning of Residential – Medium Density (R-MD) to Residential – Multi-Family (R-MF).

    The area consists of approximately 5.529 acres of undeveloped land.

    In a memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission dated June 24, Assistant City Manager Tom Smith said in part:

    It is the opinion of City staff that the proposed rezone would be consistent with the recommendations of the Downtown Strategic Plan, surrounding land uses, and poses very little significance in the disparity between the two zones in question. Therefore, City staff dos not believe that the integrity of the code, surrounding land uses, nor their density requirements will be jeopardized with regards to the applicant’s request for rezone.

    Policy Options

    Recommend the proposed recommendation to the City Council for approval, deny the proposed recommendation, or propose an alternative solution.

    Recommendation

    Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a favorable recommendation to the City Council for the approval of the applicant’s rezone request as stated in the applicant’s application.

    You can see the entire proposal that the Commission will debate here: Blossom Hill Project

     

     

  • SAVE THE DATE: JULY 31st: The 2020 Swirl and Sip

    SAVE THE DATE: JULY 31st: The 2020 Swirl and Sip

    To Benefit Loveland School Music Programs

    SAVE THE DATE: JULY 31st at 7 PM. The 2020 Swirl and Sip wine and beer tasting is back on.

    “We are having 12 mini parties instead of one big event.”

    Wine, beer, food, auctions… lots of fun while supporting the music programs in our Loveland schools.

    There will be having 12 smaller, Covid friendly parties at different Host “house” locations around Loveland.
    Get your tickets today, as space will be limited.

    More details coming soon!

    The Loveland Music Boosters’ mission is to support music students in Loveland Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. We are entirely dependent on the financial support and volunteer efforts of our members – parents, students and music lovers in the community like you.

    To contact the Music Boosters, email them at: lovelandmusicboosters@gmail.com

  • [Video] LHS’s Class of 2020 Celebrated in a Moving Assembly Through Loveland!

    [Video] LHS’s Class of 2020 Celebrated in a Moving Assembly Through Loveland!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Many High School Seniors across Ohio didn’t get the graduation they had in mind this year, so several High Schools are now taking the initiative to honor their Seniors through virtual graduation ceremonies or moving assemblies through the town in which the High School is located. Loveland High  Seniors recently celebrated with a moving assembly that took place on Friday, May 22nd at 7 PM.

    During the 2020 LHS Senior Class Moving Assembly each Senior’s “quaranTEAM” drove through previously selected Loveland neighborhoods so that the community could not only celebrate the Seniors but also wish them luck with their future endeavors! The moving assembly began at LHS, while of course keeping in mind Ohio’s social distancing requirements, and proceeded using 1 pre-planned 52 minutes route with 4 sections through all of Loveland. Below is the route the LHS “quaranTEAM’s” took last Friday!

    The Entire Route Map

    Loveland was covered in orange and black as many LHS Seniors wearing their cap and gown and their “quaranTEAM” paraded throughout the community in their decorated cars! LHS’s Seniors were encouraged to be creative when decorating their cars so many vehicles included the grad’s name on the window followed by something “Loveland” inspired, military flags, or the college the grad would be attending in the Fall. As the procession made its way through Loveland several Seniors and their teams “laid” on the horns and cranked their radios in celebration of the class of 2020!

    Loveland Magazine was lucky enough to capture the 2020 LHS Seniors in action during the entirety of their moving assembly last Friday as it crossed the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Loveland! Join us in congratulating LHS’s class of 2020 by enjoying the moving assembly video below!