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  • Interview with Becky Giver the 2024 Loveland Ohio Valentine Lady

    Interview with Becky Giver the 2024 Loveland Ohio Valentine Lady

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Saturday morning the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance gathered a standing-room crowd at City Hall to introduce Becky Giver as the next Loveland Valentine Lady and unveil the 2024 Valentine card designed by artist Lauren Connolly.

    Before the ceremony started, Becky talked to me about how it felt when she was surprised and told of her selection and what are her plans during her reign.

    You can view Connolly’s winning design as the cover photo on the Loveland Magazine homepage.

    Kay Bolin, the 2018 Valentine Lady nominated Giver. Here is the letter she wrote to the selection committee:

    Becky Giver, a woman who flies “under the radar” while constantly doing her good and caring deeds in our community. Since Becky has retired, or I should say semi-retired, she has been able to put all that energy into our community.

    In addition to being a continued patron for Loveland’s restaurants and businesses, she doesn’t stop there, as she knows it takes work as well as fun to keep a community growing.

    Loveland is so lucky to have several non- profit organizations that need good people who are willing to work and not be afraid to get their hands dirty. And speaking of getting your hands dirty, Becky has been involved with the:

    City of Loveland Beautification Committee – She has been one of several members who have helped beautify our community. Today she continues to work on some special projects with “Love our Land.” It is so cool to watch Loveland’s renewed interest in planning and planting with the focus on pollinator beds throughout our community.

    Becky doesn’t stop with planting; in fact, you have possibly seen her & her husband, Gary, walking on 48 carrying a bag and picking up trash to help once again keep our community beautiful and clean. They have been part of this Adopt a Block program for years.

    Becky is also on the board for Loveland Legacy Foundation –a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization, with the purpose of improving the community of Loveland, with a common purpose of the betterment of Loveland, now and in the future.

    Another not-for-profit organization she is involved with is Loveland Stage Company, as House Manager and ad sales. Like everything she does, she goes far beyond the requirements to ensure comfort and a pleasant experience for the patrons.

    Becky has been a volunteer for years and recently has been appointed to be on the Board of Directors for the Loveland Historical Museum, whose mission is to enrich lives and connect our community through diverse arts and history experiences.”

    She has also just finished a very productive term as President of the Loveland Woman’s Club, and now serves as Advisor for the next 2-year term.

    In her spare time Becky & Gary take care of the bird feeders at the Loveland Nature Preserve

    In summary Becky cares about our community and its people, she helps make a better community for all of us and the future generations. Her compassion is contagious, she will make a fun-loving and productive addition to our Valentine Lady sisterhood. Becky, we are thrilled to have you.

    Respectfully submitted by Kay Bolin, 2018 Valentine Lady

  • Dreams of health and happiness in 2024

    Dreams of health and happiness in 2024

    Happy New Year to everyone. We love each of you!! You were a blessing to us every day of 2023.

    We send our best wishes for your dreams of health and happiness in 2024.

    With thankful appreciation,

    David and Cassie

  • Dr. Kathryn Lorenz service to Loveland City School District celebrated with scholarship fundraiser

    Dr. Kathryn Lorenz service to Loveland City School District celebrated with scholarship fundraiser

    Loveland, Ohio – Dr. Kathryn Lorenz said “It was amazing to see family, friends, students. So many loved ones,” after the fundraiser and to honor her 32 years of service as a member of the Loveland City School Board.

    The Dr. Kathryn Lorenz Scholarship amount is now up to $1750. The scholarship is sponsored by the Loveland Schools Foundation and is in Kathy’s honor.

    “It was a wonderful day honoring Kathy’s service to our community,” said newly elected Board member, Lynn Mangan one of the organizers of the event at the Oasis Conference Center on December 10th.

    Chad Hilliker

    Former Loveland Superintendant, Chad Hilliker, now the Superintendent of the Hamilton County Educational Service Center was the Master of Ceremonies for the sit-down dinner that featured presentations and words of appreciation from many of Kathy’s former colleagues, professional cohorts, and family members.

    For those still interested in donating, checks can be made payable to the Loveland Schools Foundation c/o Dr. Kathryn Lorenz Scholarship Fund, 757 South Lebanon Road, Loveland, OH 45140.

    Mangan added, “We are so grateful for the community members, Loveland City Schools past and present staff, Great Oaks staff, and many other family and friends who attended Kathy’s retirement celebration. Kathy has given so much over the last 32 years to the children and families of our community. We all owe her a debt of gratitude. It was absolutely wonderful to hear from so many people whom she impacted throughout her time on Loveland’s Board of Education.”

    In expressing her gratitude Lorenz said, “So many people worked to create such a beautiful event”
    © photos by David Miller and Lynn Mangan
  • Mental Health Awareness Basketball Games at Loveland High School

    Mental Health Awareness Basketball Games at Loveland High School

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland High School Hope Squad will host its 2nd annual Mental Health Awareness Basketball Games on Thursday, January 11 (Women vs. Winton Woods) and Friday, January 12 (Men vs. Winton Woods).

    Local organizations will be at the games to share important mental health resources with our community. They are asking all fans to wear purple and teal to the games, and they are again selling t-shirts in support of suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Follow this link to purchase shirts in adult and youth sizes.

    The online store will close on December 15.

    A $2 donation per shirt will go to the Loveland Hope Squads.

  • Former Loveland High School star Brian Wozniak hired as tight ends coach for Michigan State

    Former Loveland High School star Brian Wozniak hired as tight ends coach for Michigan State

    Loveland Magazine file photo from 2008 when Brian Wozniak played for the Loveland High School Tigers

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – According to Sports Illustrated, new Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith has brought half his Oregon State coaching staff with him to East Lansing and former Loveland High School standout Brian Wozniak is one of them.

      • As reported by Sports Illustrated, “Wozniak started at Oregon State as a graduate assistant in 2015 and worked his way up to tight ends coach in 2018 when Smith was hired there. Growing up in Loveland, Ohio (outside of Cincinnati) Wozniak played four years at Wisconsin from 2010-13. During his time in Corvallis, Wozniak coached three future NFL tight ends with the Beavers, two of whom were drafted. In 2023, Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave was drafted in the second round by the Green Bay Packers, eight spots ahead of former Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed. Wozniak has developed three-star recruits into NFL talent, and with his Ohio roots he should be able to land and develop local high school talent.”
    Brian Wozniak photo by Oregon State

    “Brian Wozniak will be a very valuable asset to the Michigan State football program due to his Midwest roots,” said his former Loveland coach Andrew Marlett. “Woz was an outstanding high school football player at Loveland High School in Cincinnati Ohio and at the University of Wisconsin. He has already proven himself to be an excellent recruiter and a developer of talent. He’s a rising star and will have a major impact on the Spartan football program.” Marlett was once Wisconsin’s head of football recruiting efforts and was a three-time all-Mid-American Conference pick as a defensive lineman, a high school coach in Ohio for more than two decades, and has coached at the college level.

    At Oregon State, Wozniak was the Tight Ends Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.

    Brian was a four-year letterman tight end at Wisconsin and was the Offensive Captain his Senior Year. He went to 5 bowl games as a player, 3 times to the Rose Bowl. As a player, he was part of 3 Big Ten Championship teams. As a coach and player, he has gone to a total of 7 national bowl games.

    Brian was a member of three Big Ten Champion Badger teams.

    Wozniak was a Loveland High School graduate and was ranked among the top 40 tight ends in the country. He signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons prior to the 2014 season.

    The Wozniak Loveland Tiger File

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    Loveland Magazine File Photo

    Brian Wozniak was a three-time varsity letter winner and starter in football, and a four-time varsity letter winner and starter in basketball. He graduated in 2009. At his college signing ceremony when asked by Loveland Magazine what he will miss most about Loveland football he said, “I will miss all the players on my team. We had great camaraderie.” He said he will also miss Head Coach Andrew Marlatt “and the entire coaching staff.”

    Wozniak is a member of the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

    In basketball, Wozniak was a three-time 1st Team Fort Ancient Valley Conference selection, two-time Loveland Co-Most Valuable Player, and three-time Team Captain. Wozniak ended his basketball career as Loveland’s 6th all-time leading scorer.

    Loveland Magazine file photo

    In football, Wozniak was a two-time 1st Team Fort Ancient Valley Conference selection. As a Senior, he was a Team Captain and earned 2nd Team All-Ohio. Wozniak was Loveland’s Co-Most Valuable Player as a Junior and he won Loveland’s Stan McCoy Award for his leadership and commitment as a Senior. Wozniak also earned All-Conference Academic Awards in football and basketball his Senior year.

    Wozniak was recruited by Ohio State, Purdue, Kentucky, Michigan State, Iowa, Duke, and Colorado, and of course Wisconsin.

    Brian went from one football offer at Miami University to fourteen. Wisconsin, Louisville, U.C., Connecticut, Maryland, Akron, Marshall, Ohio U., Toledo, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Bowling Green, and the Air Force all made offers.

    Brian is married to Samantha and has 3 sons; Sons, Bronson, Conrad, and Wyatt. Brian’s mother and father, Patty and John live in Loveland, Ohio.

  • Loveland Schools performers earn spot in OMEA Honor Band

    Loveland Schools performers earn spot in OMEA Honor Band

    Loveland, Ohio – The following Loveland Tigers were selected as members of the 2024 Ohio Music Educators Association District 14 Honor Band. These students will represent Loveland at a concert in January at West Clermont High School. They were selected through an audition process along with some of the best wind and percussion students across Hamilton and Clermont Counties.

    High School Symphonic Band

    Senior Jonathan Kaseff – 1st Chair Percussion

    Senior Amelia Macura – 3rd Chair French Horn

    Senior Jaiden Mckinney – 7th Chair Trumpet

    Junior Erin O’Neil – 2nd Chair Trombone

    Senior Jake Simon – 3rd Chair Tuba

    High School Concert Band

    Freshman Nora Dennedy – 1st Chair Bass Clarinet

    Junior Luka Docter – 5th Chair Trumpet

    Senior Brody Gehring – 2nd Chair Bass Clarinet

    Freshman Grant Macura – 3rd Chair Baritone

    Sophomore Lily Spata – 4th Chair Bassoon

    Senior Aaron Spjut – 1st Chair Trumpet

    Freshman Grant Macura – 3rd Chair Baritone

    8th grade

    Ava Ahrens – 1st chair baritone saxophone

    Sean Clark – 2nd chair bassoon

    Chase Pottebaum – 3rd chair tuba

    EV Spata – 3rd chair percussion

    Ben Spjut – 2nd chair trumpet

    7th grade

    Gwyneth Bell – 6th chair percussion

    Lucie Fancher – 2nd chair tenor saxophone

    Pete Fondacaro – 4th chair trumpet

    Yantra Hawk – 7th chair trombone

    Grant Holbrook – 5th chair percussion

    Abby Kaszyca – 6th chair trumpet

    Nick Larsen – 4th chair trombone

    Max Trombley – 6th chair trombone

    Matias Yarto – 3rd chair flute

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    About OMEA

    The Ohio Music Education Association believes…

    …all students should have equal access to high quality music instruction delivered by licensed music teachers through comprehensive school programs in general, instrumental and choral music education.

    OMEA advocates for: 

    • comprehensive school programs in general, instrumental, and choral music education,
    • state and national music standards, with assessment to ensure that students meet high academic expectations,
    • licensed teachers, adequate instructional time, and appropriate facilities and materials for music programs.

    To achieve this mission, OMEA: 

    • promotes the highest levels of professional development for music teachers,
    • works collaboratively with other organizations and businesses/corporations for a broad spectrum of continuing education for music teachers,
    • encourages programs for gifted, special needs and pre-school children,
    • supports the concept of diversity in music education,
    • identifies “best practices” for teaching music at different educational levels,
    • uses a system of adjudicated events that demonstrate an emphasis on educational values and high achievement in school music programs,
    • encourages the use of technology and new approaches to music teaching and learning, and
    • promotes life long participation and learning in music
  • [VIDEO] 22nd Annual Pass it On Food Drive

    [VIDEO] 22nd Annual Pass it On Food Drive

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine.

    UPDATE: Loveland Schools reports that students and staff donated more than 6,000 food items.

    Loveland, Ohio – I met Nancy Grant at the corner of Lebanon Road and Durango Drive right across from the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church this morning where she was directing traffic for the 22nd Annual Pass it On Food Drive. Hundreds of Loveland Intermediate School and Loveland Middle School students were carrying food to the church that they donated to the LIFE Food Pantry. The food will be packaged into Thanksgiving baskets for local residents and clients of the pantry.

    The children walked about 3/4 mile to hand deliver the food.

    The food drive was started by Nancy Grant to heal wounds after the terrorist attack on 9/11. The purpose is so that clients of the LIFE Food Pantry and other residents in the community can eat well at Thanksgiving and later in December.

    Grant said twenty-two years ago, “Well, we can’t change the world, but we can change our little corner of it.” She had this idea to line up the kids down the street and pass the food donations one bag and box, hand-to-hand at a time to one another until it reached the church. A pay it forward so children could feel good about themselves. She thought it worked after 9/11 and has ever since. The students didn’t exactly “pass-it-on” to one another like they used to, but each carried their own donations to the church.

    After the donations arrive, adult volunteers will sort, date-check, organize, and assemble a Thanksgiving meal box to go out to area families. The huge effort is to ensure that all our Loveland families and singles will have the items they need so they can sit down together and enjoy a traditional meal for the holiday.

     

     

  • Pertussis (whooping cough) “Advisory” from Warren County Health District

    Pertussis (whooping cough) “Advisory” from Warren County Health District

    Loveland, Ohio – The Warren County Health District (WCHD) is urging the public to stay up to date with immunizations, especially for pertussis (whooping cough). WCHD has identified an increase in pertussis cases in the county. In 2023, there have been 15 cases, including 14 that have been in the last month. By comparison, there was one case in 2022.

    The Advisory

    Whooping cough is highly contagious and is usually spread by coughing or sneezing while in close contact with others, who then breathe in the pertussis bacteria. It can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies.

    Symptoms of whooping cough usually develop within 5 to 10 days after you come into contact with the bacteria that cause it. Sometimes symptoms do not develop for as long as 3 weeks.   

    Whooping Cough symptoms can be classified into three stages: Stages 1,2, and 3.

    Stage 1, or early symptoms can last 1-2 weeks and include:

    • Runny or stuffed up nose

    • Low-grade fever (less than 100.4F)

    • Mild, Occasional cough (babies do not do this)

    • Apnea (life threatening pauses in breathing) and cyanosis (turning blue or purple) in babies and young children

    Many times, in the early stages of whooping cough, it is very easy to think it is just a common cold. Early testing is important since the antibiotics used to treat the illness is most effective in the first stage of pertussis. Antibiotics are not effective once the “whooping” starts.

    Stage 2 symptoms can begin one to two weeks after symptom onset, and can last anywhere from 1-10 weeks. During this time, someone affected by whooping cough will develop rapid, violent, and uncontrolled coughing fits. As the illness continues, these coughing fits will increase in frequency and intensity.

    Stage 3 is recovery, which can be slow, as the cough becomes milder and less common as someone gets better, but they can return if someone develops another respiratory infection.

    Whooping cough can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening complications in babies. This is especially true within the first 6 months of life. It is important to know that some babies with whooping cough don’t cough at all. Instead, it causes them to stop breathing and turn blue.

    If their mothers are vaccinated in the third trimester (27-36 weeks), newborns are offered some protection.

    The best way to prevent whooping cough is to get vaccinated. Two vaccines in the United States help prevent whooping cough: DTaP and Tdap. These vaccines also provide protection against tetanus and diphtheria. These vaccines cannot give you whooping cough, tetanus, or diphtheria.

    WCHD offers both of these vaccinations. If you are unsure of if you need the Tdap vaccination or have not received one in the last 10 years, and need to get scheduled, call 513-695-1229.

    For people exposed to whooping cough, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends preventive antibiotics only if they:

    • Live with the person who has been diagnosed with whooping cough.

    • Are at increased risk for serious disease (e.g., babies, people with certain medical conditions) or will have close contact with someone who is at increased risk for serious disease (e.g., women in their third trimester of pregnancy, people who work with or care for high risk individuals).

    If you’ve been exposed to the bacteria that causes whooping cough, talk to your doctor about whether you need preventive antibiotics. This is especially important if there is a baby or pregnant woman in your household or you plan to have contact with a baby or pregnant woman.

  • [VIDEO] Ian Ciric and Nick McHenry sign letter of intent to continue athletic career in college

    [VIDEO] Ian Ciric and Nick McHenry sign letter of intent to continue athletic career in college

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine TV was there yesterday in the gym at Loveland High School when Ian Ciric and Nick McHenry signed their letter of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Athletic Director Rich Bryant introduced the young men and read a short bio about them.

    Ian Ciric – Soccer – Ohio Northern University
    Nick McHenry – Soccer – The Ohio State University
  • FREE Ultimate Wash Today for Veterans at Mike’s

    FREE Ultimate Wash Today for Veterans at Mike’s

    Loveland, Ohio – Stop by any of Mike’s 39 locations for your FREE Ultimate Wash on Veterans Day, November 11. Here is the deal:

    THANK YOU FOR SERVING

    On Veterans Day, November 11, Mike’s honors all Veterans and Active Military with a FREE Ultimate Wash ($22 value).

    It’s just a small way for the Mike’s Carwash family to show our gratitude for your service. Each of you personifies the meaning of FREEDOM!

    Stop by any of Mike’s 39 LOCATIONS for your FREE Ultimate Wash on Veterans Day, November 11.

    All locations are open daily 7-9.

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