by Cassie Mattia – (Republished from October, 2021)
Loveland, Ohio – With Halloween right around the corner, it only seems right to take YOU our readers to the Simpson Farm Asylum where you will once again meet Skeletor the Halloween Movie Guru!
Everyone loves a good scary movie, especially during Halloween, but at times it can be tough selecting the one that will be sure to chill you to the bone! Skeletor, who hibernates all year at the Simpson Farm Asylum, located at Loveland Magazine’s office, awakens in October to celebrate all things spooky and to share what 5 Halloween movies you should watch.
Follow me down to the Simpson Farm Asylum where we will meet Skeletor for the Top 5 Halloween Movies! Turn off the lights, snuggle under your favorite blanket, grab a bag of candy, and prepare to be creeped out!
Skeletor’s Top 5 Halloween Movies and Where to Find Them!
Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984, Supernatural Slasher, Rated R, Watch on HULU or HBO MAX
The Hills Have Eyes, 2006 remake, Horror, Rated R, Watch on AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
Goosebumps The Series, 1995, Children’s Anthology Horror Television Series, Rated PG, Watch on NETFLIX
Fear Street The Trilogy, 2021, Horror Film Series, Rated R, Watch on NETFLIX
Child’s Play, 2019 remake, Slasher, Rated R, Watch on HULU or AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
Here is a collection of still photos from the Skeletor video shoot taken by David Miller.
Take a Look at my Skeletor Photo Album!
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Columnist 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. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.
“Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion”
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Jane Gonzales from Loveland and Patty Lawrence from Miami Township returned to the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV studio last week to talk about current politics and the activities they have been engaged in in recent months in the community.
They discussed and answered questions about Ohio Issue 1 which will be on the General Election ballot on November 7. Yes, they talked about Issue 1 when they were last in the studio, and that Republican-led measure was soundly defeated.
This November, Issue 1, which was a citizen-led effort, will ask voters to amend the Ohio Constitution to enshrine a woman’s “Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion”.
In this interview, Gonzales and Lawrence tell viewers what their reaction was when the attempt to make it harder to circulate initiative petitions and would have raised the bar for citizen-led amendments to a 60% threshold failed in the special election in August. Both women campaigned against the change simultaneously while collecting signatures to have the right to make reproductive decisions including abortion on the Fall ballot. They opposed the August Issue 1. They are encouraging a “YES” vote on the citizen-led amendment.
In this new interview, they discuss what the current Issue 1 will and won’t do and why they are encouraging voters to vote “YES” on the constitutional amendment.
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The amendment as it would be in the Ohio Constitution
Issue 1 relates to reproductive health care. Also known as “The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety”, it would amend the Ohio Constitution, if passed by voters in November.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO VOTE YES ON ISSUE 1?
A “yes” vote supports amending the Ohio Constitution to restore the right to an abortion, as well as other reproductive health care such as fertility or miscarriage treatment :
establish a state constitutional right to “make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions,”including decisions about abortion, contraception, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, and continuing pregnancy;
prohibit the state of Ohio from interfering with this constitutional right, except when the state demonstrates “that it is using the least restrictive means to advance the individual’s health in accordance with widely accepted and evidence-based standards of care;”
allow the state to restrict abortion after fetal viability, defined as “the point in a pregnancy when, in the professional judgment of the pregnant patient’s treating physician, the fetus has a significant likelihood of survival outside the uterus with reasonable measures;” and
prohibit the state of Ohio from banning abortion when, in the professional judgment of a physician, an abortion “is necessary to protect the pregnant patient’s life or health.”
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO VOTE NO ON ISSUE 1?
A “no” vote opposes amending the Ohio Constitution to establish the constitutional right to “make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions.” This would allow the state to continue to create legislation relating to abortion and other reproductive health actions.
WHAT HAPPENS IF ISSUE 1 PASSES?
Abortion would go back to being legal up until viability of the fetus — as it had been for nearly half a century since Roe v. Wade. Access to miscarriage care, to contraception, and to fertility treatments, as well as the right to remain pregnant, would also be protected under this amendment. Under this amendment, the state would be allowed to restrict abortion beyond viability, with exceptions made when a physician deems abortion necessary for the life or health of the pregnant patient.
WHAT HAPPENS IF ISSUE 1 DOES NOT PASS?
Laws around abortion and other reproductive health care would continue to be made by state government.
Right now, Ohio has a ban on abortion after the 6th week of pregnancy in place, but this ban has been temporarily blocked by a judge. The judgment blocking the ban has been challenged by the Ohio Attorney General on behalf of the state of Ohio, and is under review with the Ohio Supreme Court. If the Court rules in the state’s favor, the 6 week abortion ban will resume, making abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy illegal. This includes pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.
WHO IS LEADING THE CAMPAIGN TO PASS ISSUE 1?
An organization named OURR – Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights– is heading Issue 1. According to their website, this is a coalition of statewide organizations that includes ACLU of Ohio, Abortion Fund of Ohio, Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, Ohio Women’s Alliance, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, Preterm-Cleveland, Pro-Choice Ohio, and URGE.
WHO IS LEADING THE CAMPAIGN OPPOSING ISSUE 1?
An organization named Protect Women Ohio is heading the opposition against Issue 1. According to their website, this is a coalition of people and organizations; no names are identified.
WHO ARE SOME SUPPORTERS OF ISSUE 1?
American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Ohio Section
National Association of Social Workers
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
WHO ARE SOME OPPONENTS OF ISSUE 1?
Center for Christian Virtue
Ohio Catholic Conference
Ohio Right to Life
ABORTION IN OHIO
WHAT IS THE CURRENT LEGAL STATUS OF ABORTION IN OHIO?
On June 24, 2023, immediately after the Dobbs ruling, a federal judge lifted an injunction that had been placed on a law that made abortion after 6 weeks illegal in Ohio, including for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. That law had originally been passed in 2019 but blocked in court because it was unconstitutional according to Roe v. Wade; after Dobbs, the law was no longer unconstitutional.
On September 14, 2023, a different judge blocked the 6 week ban, restoring abortion rights to Ohioans temporarily. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, representing the state, has challenged this ruling, and the Ohio Supreme Court is set to hear arguments later this month. If the Court rules in favor of the state, who brought the suit, abortion will again be banned after 6 weeks.
WOULD THE AMENDMENT AFFECT ANYTHING OTHER THAN ABORTION?
Yes.
In addition to guaranteeing the right to abortion, the amendment would also protect the right to other reproductive health actions such as access to contraception, fertility treatment, and miscarriage care, as well as the right to continue a pregnancy.
ISSUE 1: FACTS vs. MISINFORMATION
CAN A PREGNANCY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME DURING A PREGNANCY?
The amendment maintains the standard set by the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which prohibits abortion after viability (which most doctors say is around 24 weeks), except in cases when the patient’s life or physical health would be endangered by maintaining the pregnancy. In those instances, determined by the patient’s physician, abortion would be a protected option.
Historically, abortion after viability is very, very rare, with 93.1% of abortions happening before 13 weeks gestation in 2020, and less than 1% over 21 weeks gestation. (CDC). Typically, abortion during this period only happen when there are severe fetal anomalies and/or the patient’s life or physical health is in danger.
HOW WOULD THIS AMENDMENT AFFECT PARENTAL RIGHTS?
It wouldn’t. There is nothing in the amendment that changes Ohio laws around parental consent.
Ohio law requires minors under the age of 18 to get consent from at least one parent when seeking an abortion. Minors who believe they are unable to tell a parent must get a court order from a judge through a process called judicial bypass. There is nothing in the amendment that would change this.
HOW WOULD THIS AMENDMENT AFFECT GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE?
It doesn’t. There is nothing in the amendment that has anything to do with gender-affirming care.
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Ohio’s county boards of elections have begun distributing ballots to active duty military and overseas voters, officially opening the November 7 general election.
Oct. 10*
Deadline for voter registration for Nov. 7 general election (30 days before general election)
Oct. 11
Early in-person voting begins (first day after close of voter registration)
OCTOBER 31st: DEADLINE TO REQUEST YOUR MAIL-IN BALLOT
Nov. 07
General Election Day. Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
Listen to the emotional account as Tori Morrison tells you how she finally summed up the emotional courage to meet the man who received Ben’s liver and kidneys
by David Miller
On September 22, Tori Morrison and Kate Jackson came to the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV studio at the Simpson Farmhouse to talk about a new initiative of the Ben Morrison Fund. Morrison is the President and Treasurer of the Fund and Jackson is a member of the Board.
The fund was established after Morrison lost her son Ben and his battle with his hidden mental health problems. Ben took his life by suicide in 2021. To honor Ben and help erase the stigma of pain and struggles with mental health, the fund was established to fight for others and fight against that stigma to help make sure no one feels alone.
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“Ben’s continuing legacy will not be one of loss, but as a lifesaver through organ donation, as a loyal friend and stalwart teammate and a man of deep compassion for others. His legacy will go on through the Ben Morrison Fund and through those of us who serve that cause and carry him with us to take care to light the way out of darkness for others and spark hope to always continue your story.”
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The Ben Morrison Memorial Fund is committed to providing scholarships to graduating seniors from Loveland High School. They are dedicated to erasing the stigma of mental health struggles, opening conversations, and offering lifelines to help save the lives of young people in crisis.
The Ben Morrison Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
In this interview, my guests will tell you about Ben and the life of giving and kindness he led, most of it not obvious to his mother Tori. She tells how “onery” Ben could be, typical of teenagers not allowing parents to know their true selves.
Tori tells you that when Ben got his driver’s license she encouraged him to sign up to be an organ donor and asked him if he would. Ben would never answer her, his cantankerous nature was a tease. Tori and Ben’s father never knew he had signed the form until in the hospital after Ben took his life they asked them if it would be OK to harvest some of Ben’s organs. Realizing then that to their surprise Ben wanted that too, without hesitation they agreed.
Listen as Tori reveals for the first time how the donor process works and how she became emotionally strong enough to agree to meet the man who received Ben’s liver and kidneys.
Tori has now determined, because of the suggestion by Kate, that the current Loveland High School students don’t know what attributes Ben had that so enamored his class and teammates to him, and Ben’s Way would be a good vehicle to keep his legacy alive.
• Ben spoke up for others.
• He was unselfish.
• A leader, and protector.
• A young person who led by example and modeled hard work and resilience.
• Ben treated others with acceptance, kindness, and encouragement.
These attributes were revealed to them through the applications and actual words of the students who applied for the 21 scholarships the fund has awarded. Kate tells a story about being inspired after witnessing a young student one day that reminded her of Ben in the kind way he was treating a “special needs” child. Kate says, “Well number one, this is something Ben would do, and number two, this child should be recognized for doing something so positive in a world that’s not always so positive.” The child had done something, Ben’s way.
Watch Tori and Kate tell you how Ben’s Way will transform life and lives at Loveland High School.
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Ben may have been one of those unrecognized/uncounted victims of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Covid was hard for Ben, as for all those seniors. He didn’t get his final lacrosse season, prom, graduation, or grad parties, and life changed in so many ways. He didn’t know what his next chapter should be. But later that year, he decided to become a Firefighter and go to community college. He didn’t get to start those chapters. For some reason we will never know, maybe a bad day, a moment of self-doubt, an offhand comment that cut too deep, some inner turmoil or unspoken conflict, our Ben, a boy who never expressed depression nor showed signs of any form of struggle with mental illness, was suddenly and without explanation gone from our lives forever.
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Kate Jackson was a football “Team Mom” and her son was a teammate of Ben when they played for Loveland High School. Ben also competed in lacrosse. Jackson said, “Ben was an important part of my son’s life and an important part of my life and Tori became likewise an important part of my life.”
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Become a Ben’s Way Sponsor
As a sponsor of Ben’s Way, you will help us bring this initiative to more schools. Students that are chosen will receive a $25 gift card.
if you would like to sponsor Ben’s Way at a school, or you would like to bring Ben’s Way to your school, please send an email to BensWayInitiative@gmail.com
On Saturday, September 29 Cappy’s Wine and Spirits is hosting a fundraiser for the Ben Morrison Fund featuring the Chuckies in Love band playing the “ultimate throwback tunes, bringing you the iconic sounds of the 70s & 80s”.
Watch Chuckies in Love…
Become a Ben’s Way Sponsor
As a sponsor of Ben’s Way, you will help us bring this initiative to more schools. Students that are chosen will receive a $25 gift card.
if you would like to sponsor Ben’s Way at a school, or you would like to bring Ben’s Way to your school, please send an email to BensWayInitiative@gmail.com
Loveland, Ohio – The 2013 Loveland High School State Football Champions were recognized on the field between the 1st and 2nd quarters of the Homecoming game on Friday.
Loveland High School sophomore, Drew Plit was 5 for 5 passing for the game, with two touchdown throws in the first half, one to freshman,Tre Heath for 22 yards and one to Jake Elfers for 12 – in the 41-23 Division II State Championship victory over Glenville on Dec. 6.
David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – “Loveland Legacy Foundation’s Dinner en Rouge continues to get bigger and better. We appreciate all those who participated and made it such a great event. The money we raised will go a long way to help our neighbors in need. As usual, we experienced outstanding support from the Loveland community. Time and time again it’s proven that Loveland is a special place,” said Sue Peterson the Chair of the 2023 Dinner en Rouge. “We are still putting together final receipts, but we will be somewhere between $20,000 and $21,000. A big jump from last year when we raised $13,600.”
The event was the Loveland Legacy Foundation’s Dinner en Rouge last Saturday at The Landing Event Center in Historic Downtown Loveland. It was, “An evening of fellowship, fundraising, and community!” Guests were invited to wear their best “Loveland red couture”, enjoy a fabulous meal, and dance.
For five years the Loveland Legacy Foundation has provided support to those in crisis, area organizations, and businesses in need with the mission to “Improve the community through an action-based culture, engaging with organizations sharing a common vision, connecting needs to solutions.”
In other words, to “Keep Our Communities STRONG”.
Twenty-four-year-old Loveland resident, Maddie Fedder was given special recognition for her contribution to the Dinner en Rouge and her personal fundraising to provide the complete companion dog training that is so absolutely necessary for Maddie’s health. Read more about Maddie and how you can help her.
This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is of the sights, guests, and festivities of the 2023 Dinner en Rouge. The emcee is Brian Garry.
Here is the video shown during the dinner that celebrates all the Loveland Legacy Foundation does for our community produced by Tiger’s INC.
Here is the list of a limited raffle, with only 60 tickets sold for six fabulous prizes worth $600 – $1,200.
Beautiful Overnight in Historic Downtown Loveland
This prize includes an Overnight stay at The Loveland Lofts, a couple’s massage at Loveland Massage Center, a bottle of sparkling wine with two crystal flutes, a box of chocolates from Loveland Sweets, $100 gift card for dinner at Tano’s Bistro, and $25 gift card for breakfast at Hometown Café.
Steak & Bourbon Barrel
A beautiful oak brown whiskey barrel containing a $250 gift card to Tony’s of Cincinnati plus an assortment of different bourbons including Wellers, Woodford, specialty bottle donated by Bishop’s Quarter, Angels Envy and several others. The barrel will also have all your bourbon accessories and a beautiful Loveland door hanger for your front door!
Dinner by Tano Catering, Executive Chef / Owner Operator of Tano Bistro
Enjoy a 3-Course Dinner for Eight, Prepared in Your Home, by Chef Tano; Wine included
(Date must be mutually agreed upon, 3 weeks in advance; “Blackout dates” the months of December and September 2024)
Loveland Restaurants Extravaganza
Enjoy dining at our popular Loveland restaurants with ‘High Value’ Gift Certificates to Rodi Italian, Paxton’s Grill, Ramsey’s Trailside, Bishop’s Quarter, The Works Brick Oven, The Wicked Pickle, Tahona Kitchen, and Tano’s Bistro.
French Kande Jewelry Ensemble
This special selection by Alley Boutique includes three lovely 24K Gold and Austrian Crystal pieces, including a Bangle Bracelet with clear crystals, Earrings/Huggies with clear crystals, and adjustable Necklace with Sterling Petite Chain, Marmonde Bezel with Swarovski cabs, and Heart Medallion.
Family Meal Prep Session with All the Ingredients at The 1859 Historic Loveland Chapel
Private meal prepping class with Leah Moss, owner of All the Ingredients at The 1859 Historic Loveland Chapel. Learn about family meal prep and cooking, in this beautiful space. Each participant will prepare three meals and will learn tips and tricks to shop and cook more efficiently! Three hour class (Monday – Thursday); Available for six participants; Prepare three meals that serve four people; Expires September, 2024.
Raffle prizes were drawn at the Dinner en Rouge 2023 event.
The Dinner en Rouge Committee
Cee Cee Collins
Becky Giver
Martha Hadley
Jane Lee
Laura Padgett
Dan Peterson
Sue Peterson
Ann Schnure
Debby Walker
And our emcee Brian Garry
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Batavia, Ohio – This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is from Wednesday, August 17 when local residents made the trek to the Clermont County Commission meeting to urge support for a grant application to secure funding to preserve Grailvile acreage as permanent green space.
Both the City of Loveland and Miami Township governing bodies have previously voted their unanimous support for the Cardinal Land Conservancy seeking a grant from the State of Ohio’s Clean Ohio Conservation Fund to purchase the remaining 89 acres of Grailville land. A successful application also requires a resolution of support from the Clermont County Commission, (Second step in securing grant money to preserve Grailville a success)
Members of the Grail and the Grail Land Preservation Group spoke passionately urging the Commission to support the grant application. You will hear their unique perspectives on why the Grailville land is so important as greenspace, and a tourism attraction for Loveland, Miami Township, and Clermont County. There were discussions of the positive financial impact on the area, and Grailville’s important cultural past that can be preserved and continue for decades to come.
If the Clean Ohio Conservation Funds are secured there will be no direct cost to local governments.
This video is via the YouTube Channel of Clermont County.
This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video below is Dickerson talking to supporters after the presentation was concluded. Dickerson expects a resolution will be voted on next week when Commisioner Painter can attend.
Loveland, Ohio – On Thursday evening, Bill Kraimer was doing his waltz along the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland. The music from Mike Lieser performing at the Wicked Pickle caught his ear so he went on up and rollerdanced to a Lieser tune.
The very definition of impromptu.
Both artists regularly entertain downtown, however, this was the first time together. Mike lives in Lebanon and Bill lives in Mason.
This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video was published in August of last year when Bill and his wife Valerie were rollerdancing under the Town Clock.
David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Jane Gonzales from Loveland and Patty Lawrence from Miami Township sat with me this morning in the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV studio to talk about current politics and the activities they have been engaged in in recent months in the community.
Both have circulated petitions to place a constitutional amendment on the Ohio ballot that they say if passed would protect women’s reproductive rights and health. The petitions they asked local residents to sign were earlier in the week delivered to the Ohio Secretary of State where it will be determined if the petitions contain enough valid signatures to place the amendment before voters in the November general election. (Ohio abortion rights supporters submit signatures for November ballot)
After Ohio citizens began collecting signatures, the Ohio legislature passed their own legislation, Issue 1, which will be before voters in a special election in August that directly affects the amendment both Lawrence and Gonzales have collected signatures for.
Issue 1 will be the only issue on the August special election ballot.
Did you enjoy a good binge session after tuning into Part 1 of my Must-see TV Series Table of Discussions? Well lucky for you I have five more TV series that will have you sitting on the couch all weekend!
During Part 2 of my Must-see TV series segment I will once again dive into each TV series and share with you a summary of each tv series along with whose starring in the series, how many seasons you can binge, what genre the series falls into, where you can stream the series, and what awards the series has won or has been nominated for!
Are you ready for round 2?! Click below to watch five more of my must-see tv series!
Yellowjackets
Starring Sophie Nélisse (47 Meters Down Uncaged), Jasmin Savoy Brown (the newest Scream movies), Sophie Thatcher (The Boogeyman), Sammi Hanratty
(Shameless), Melanie Lynskey (Two and a half men), Tawny Cypress (the equalizer), Christina Ricci (Wednesday, the Adams Family, and Casper) and Juliette Lewis (Cape Fear, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and From Dusk Until Dawn)
Streaming on Showtime
DogTV
DOGTV is a 24/7 dog TV channel, designed to alleviate your pup’s stress and
anxiety throughout the day.
Download the App on your phone or firestick
Vanderpump Rules
Starring Lisa Vanderpump and her wild group of restaurant employees
Streaming on Bravo and Peacock
The Last of Us
Starring Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones) and Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones and The Mandalorian)
Streaming on MAX
What We Do in the Shadows
Starring Natasia Demetriou, Matt Berry (Great Expectations), Harvey Guillen (Puss in
Boots the last wish), Kayvan Novak, and Mark Proksch (Better Call Saul)
Streaming on HULU
Did you miss Part 1 of my Must-see TV Series Table of Discussions? Watch it now!
Columnist 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. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.
Columnist 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. She is the President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine.
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by Cassie Mattia
