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Tag: Fine Arts

  • Cindy Wilmes: Stellar photos of a spectacular sunset on the trail

    Cindy Wilmes: Stellar photos of a spectacular sunset on the trail

    Cindy Wilmes is a resident of Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Our community has a lazy river flowing down its center – the main artery of the “SweetHEART of Ohio”. It is the Little Miami, with State and National “Scenic River” designation.

    “Thank you for the opportunity to share some of the beautiful photos I captured of Loveland,” said Cindy Wilmes, a long-time resident of our quaint town. Here’s a little bit about Cindy to help set the tone for her passion for living in the land of love.

    “It soothes my soul and feeds my love for adventure.”

    Cindy is Loveland native; her parents went to Loveland schools, met in Loveland, and decided to raise a family here. “When I moved out after college, I chose to continue the legacy and buy a house in Loveland – close to my community and a huge fan of this small town, I’m thankful to put roots down in this city,” she said. She tells Loveland Magazine that she is on the Loveland Bike Trail almost every day running or biking. “The bike trail has been an avenue of fresh air, amazing wildlife, and views I can’t ignore. It soothes my soul and feeds my love for adventure.”

    About the photographs

    I caught this spectacular sunset on the trail while out for a cold evening run. It’s my favorite spot on the bike path, as the river curves around part of the woods before heading downstream. No matter how many times I catch this view, I still stand in awe. 

    Cindy said, “Proud to call this town my home, my goal ever since I was little was to grow up and be the Loveland Valentine Lady—and it still is. As a young adult, I want to advocate for my city and love capturing those moments that make this town so unique.”

    Click the photos for a larger view…

    See MORE of Cindy’s photos in the Facebook album she calls…

    LOVELAND: The Land of Love

    I love my small town! Some days feel like you may be stuck in a Gilmore Girls episode—the bells chime every hour, people wave as you run by, there are small shops to peruse—not to mention, the beautiful bike trail. Lots of time spent around town taking in the view—love my hometown! 

  • Building Tiger Nation focus groups will discuss aspects of facility renovations at Loveland schools

    Building Tiger Nation focus groups will discuss aspects of facility renovations at Loveland schools

    Four focus group sessions scheduled for March

    Loveland, Ohio – As a follow up to the Building Tiger Nation Community Meeting on January 23, the Loveland City School District has announced four opportunities for focus groups to discuss and provide input around potential renovations of school facilities.

    “The next step in our facilities master planning process is to explore and better understand what ‘renovations’ mean and what they should look like at Loveland,” said Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “The focus groups will help us discern the priorities of our stakeholders and the vision they have as it relates to renovations and additional spaces for fine arts, STEM and athletics in current buildings.”

    Community input is one important factor for the Loveland Board of Education as it moves toward a decision on a facility master plan. The final decision will be based on the architect’s evaluation of the facilities, the student experience data collected over the past year, the ongoing work of the Building Tiger Nation Finance Committee, Fallon Research survey data, and community input. Feedback by community members on the master plan options presented in January has been published and is available to view here: https://buildingtigernation.org/lcsd-presents-facility-master-plan-options-to-the-community/.

    The four focus group sessions are scheduled as outlined below. According to a release from the District, “To ensure an adequate and effective discussion, the number of attendees will be limited.” If interested in attending, RSVP in advance to Julie Dunn, administrative assistant to the superintendent (dunnju@lovelandschools.org). Additional focus group sessions may be added if interest demands. The District also said that input and planning for any new buildings will come after a bond is passed.

    • Monday, March 11, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (Loveland High School Media Center)
      Topic: Loveland High School renovations and additions, including Fine Arts, STEM and Athletics
    • Thursday, March 14, 6:30-8:00 p.m. (Loveland Middle/Intermediate School Media Center)
      Topic: Loveland Middle School renovations and additions, including Fine Arts, STEM and Athletics
    • Monday, March 18, 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Loveland High School Media Center)
      Topic: Athletics
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (This meeting will be held during the 2018-19 State of the Schools at Loveland High School.)
      Topic: Follow-up discussions on high school renovations and additions based on previous meetings.