Miami Township, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance held its annual Valentine’s Day Breakfast on Friday, February 10 at the Oasis Conference Center. The emcee was Pastor Bill Hounshell.
2014 Valentine Lady, Janis Fogle
Children from the Loveland schools and the adult that won their age-group poetry submissions were called to the microphone to recite their poems. Loveland school superintendant, Mike Broadwater presented the poetry winners a certificate.
2014 Valentine Lady, Janis Fogle said on the Loveland Valentine Ladies FaceBook page that the Loveland Valentine Ladies have already stamped close to 2,650 Valentine cards at the Loveland Post Office, for the 2023 Valentine season. She said, “Cards went to locations such as The Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, the UK, as well as most of the 50 states, plus Washington DC.”
Rosemary Shumaker
This year’s Valentine Card designer, Rosemary Shumaker was introduced and an enlargement of her card was prominent on center stage.
The 2023 Loveland Valentine Card designed by Rosemary ShumakerSteve Zinser, a former Loveland Principal led the Delta Kings as they serenaded 2023 Valentine Lady, Donna Barns as well as singing numerous songs throughout the morning.
Here are video and photo highlights:
Here are the poetry contest winners reading their poetry:
Loveland, Ohio – In their home opener on Monday, December 5 before the Women’s Varsity game began, former Head Coach Darnell Parker was recognized for the impact his life made on the Loveland and regional athletic community.
The evening was also a fundraiser for the Foundation set up by his daughters, Alexis and Madison Parker to raise scholarship dollars for deserving graduates.
Jessica Early (alumni parent) spearheaded the tribute night, along with help of Athletic Director Rich Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director Shayne Lyons, (alumni parent), and with the help of all the current Loveland basketball parents, coaches, and players.
Early said afterward, “We wanted to make sure that Coach Parker’s family felt our love. We wanted the girls to have the opportunity to publicly dedicate the season to Coach Parker. Our Loveland community and basketball program were so greatly impacted and inspired by Darnell.”
Here is a LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video from December 2021 the night before Coach Parker went to the Cleveland Clinic for cancer surgery.
Split-the-pot raffle tickets and half-court shot tickets were sold throughout the JV and Varsity games.
You can continue to donate to the Darnell Parker Memorial Athletic Scholarship…
If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, information will be available in Spring 2023 to apply.
If you would like to contribute to the Darnell Parker Memorial Athletic Scholarship, click here. Donations may also be venmo’d to @Dana-Parker-41 or checks made payable to S3C, Inc. may be mailed to 6187 Cardington Place, West Chester, OH 45069.
Coach Parker told Cassie Mattia in January 2022, “This community needs a win, and I have to deliver it to them.” He said it with his legendary smile when Mattia interviewed him for a “What’s In Loveland’s DNA” interview.
Mattia said at the time, “Coach Parker has certainly become a big part of the Loveland community spreading positivity among his student-athletes and the cancer community. There’s no question that Coach Parker is a part of ‘What’s in Loveland’s DNA!”
Loveland, Ohio – Last Friday the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance and the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce celebrated with a ribbon-cutting for Lance Sizemore, the new owner of The Works Brick Oven Pizza in Loveland’s Historic District. The restaurant is best known for its brick wood-fired pizza oven, the historic building it is located in, and a Pullman Passenger Train Car. The restaurant was founded by Scott and Jamie Gordon almost 19-years-ago.
Scott and Jamie both grew up in Loveland and of course, always held Loveland close to their hearts as they both attended school in Loveland as well. The Gordon’s first came across The Works Pizza building in high school while working on building their “Class Float,” but never imagined that they would eventually be opening a very successful restaurant within the same building. The Gordon’s will remain owners of the building.
What is now The Works Pizza was built in 1905 and was used as a water-filling station for steam locomotives. Years later the building was home to both the Fire Station and Public Works.
The Works Pizza is home to the Chime Bells that you can hear ring beautifully throughout Loveland, and “The Crusader,” a 1921 Pullman Passenger Train Car that Scott Gordon managed to find in Gettysburg, PA. The Crusader has since been remodeled so that it could seat up to 36 people, as the car can be rented out for events and parties.
Loveland, Ohio – On Saturday, Loveland Chief of Police Michael Gabrielson generously gave us some time and visited the LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV studio to be interviewed by Reporter Mahi Sheth.
Sheth asked the Chief about his childhood, educational background, what led him to his career in law enforcement, and what was his toughest case as an undercover cop.
Also:
Sheth: “What should a police officer do no matter what?
Gabrielson: “We give officers two badges, one for their chest and one for their hat. One badge is for their…”
Her final question was a personal one as she is interested in becoming an FBI agent.
Skeletor at the Simpson Farm Asylum where it’s has been said to be extremely haunted by evil spirits begging to be released from their cells on Halloween Eve.
Loveland, Ohio – Trick or Treating hours in the City will be between 6 and 8 PM on Monday, October 31.
Cassie Mattia and Skeletor reveal the most horrifying haunted houses you should visit
Some are filled with candy and some are filled with gore. All are jim dandy and each will leave you wanting more.
Skeletor at the Simpson Farm Asylum where it’s has been said to be extremely haunted by evil spirits begging to be released from their cells on Halloween Eve.
Loveland, Ohio – With Halloween right around the corner, it only seems right to take YOU our readers to the creepiest, most ghost filled haunted places around where you might meet Skeletor the Haunted Places Guru!
Everyone loves a good scary house of horror, 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 in preparation for the 30th.
It’s that time of year when scares and frights are near!
Prepare to be creeped out by just going to the websites of her favorite haunts!
Here, in no particular order are where Skeletor loiters and lingers this time of year.
On Saturday, October 15, the Loveland High School Marching Band and Color Guard performed at Mason High School at their 21st Annual Marching Band Invitational.
Director: Geoffrey Miller
Drum Majors: Kirsten Arill, Ella Clemons, and Lizzy Lipp
Show Title: NO EVIL
Repertoire:
• Hear no Evil - Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky
• Speak No Evil - Say Something by Christina Aguilera
When children go back to school, it’s time for YOU!
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine readers, are you ready to get your sweat on? Well now is your chance to join me in my first ever Kickboxing 101 video where you will learn how to Jab, Uppercut, and Kick your way into a fantastic workout routine!
Since becoming a certified Kickboxing instructor, I have wanted to produce inspirational, instructional workout videos for Loveland Magazine readers so that they could have the opportunity to get in a great workout from their very own homes. During the “Road to Health and Wellness” Expo on Saturday, July 30 in Downtown Loveland’s Nisbet Park, I was asked to perform a fitness class for those who wanted to enjoy a free workout at the Expo. Of course, I chose to do a Kickboxing class and while preparing for the class, I thought, “Well this would be the perfect time to film my first workout video for Loveland Magazine readers!” David Miller grabbed his iPhone and we immediately began filming, Kickboxing 101!
In Kickboxing 101, you will learn the basic boxing and kickboxing exercises so that you can learn the proper technique of each move before moving into “combination” moves. The Loveland Magazine TV workout videos are split into 5 parts as I demonstrate each exercise at a slow pace and then move into a faster pace.
Although the Kickboxing video routine is only 15 minutes total (tune in to the 6th video to go straight through the workout with no break), this workout can also be extended to an intense 30-minute workout that will leave you drenched in sweat! I incorporate 1 to 2 Kickboxing workouts into my weekly exercise regimen as it is not only great for your cardiovascular but also works on muscles that are often hard to get to with just traditional weight lifting.
Below is my Kickboxing 101 30-minute workout routine! Once you get the hang of the moves used in the workout feel free to write this workout down and perform it at any time and any place. You will need a timer for this workout. Boxing gloves are optional although incorporating them into this workout adds another level of intensity to the routine!
Perform each move for 30 seconds twice on each side
Boxer Shuffle with Arm Circles
Jab
Cross
Jab, Cross
Hook
Uppercut
Hook, Uppercut
Elbow
Knee
Elbow, Knee
Rear Elbow
Front Kick
Rear Elbow, Front Kick
Duck
Duck, Jab, Cross
Are ready to box your way into a workout that combines cardio, muscle toning, balance, and self-defense? Click Part 1 of my Kickboxing 101 workout to begin instructional demonstrations on the technique of each move. Once you feel comfortable and have watched Parts 1-5, tune into video 6 to watch the entire workout all the way through.
Don’t forget to “Subscribe”, “Follow”, and “Like” Loveland Magazine TV on YouTube! We have a large collection of videos we have produced that you can enjoy on your big screen at home and at work or at the gym on your phone! You can simply tell Alexa, “Find Loveland Magazine TV” and she will take you straight to our YouTube channel to watch any of our on-demand videos. If you are better friends with Siri simply say, “Play Kickboxing 101 with Cassie Mattia!”
Want more workout videos? Stay tuned for more exercise routines coming in the near future!
I like digging holes and hiding things inside them When I grow old, I hope I won’t forget to find them ‘Cause I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
I build a home and wait for someone to tear it down Then pack it up in boxes, head for the next town running ‘Cause I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
And a thousand times I’ve seen this road A thousand times
I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots
I like standing still, boy, that’s just a wishful plan Ask me where I come from, I’ll say a different land But I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
I count gates and numbers, then play the guessing game It’s just the place that changes, the rest is still the same But I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
And a thousand times I’ve seen this road A thousand times
I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots
Loveland, Ohio – Who doesn’t remember being a kid and you get the fresh new box of crayons, Terri Carter answered when I asked her why the LIFE Food Pantry does their Back to School Backpack Drive each year. She continued, “It’s a new start. It’s a new year. It’s a new backpack filled with supplies.”
It’s early, but it’s never too early to help Loveland Area children be ready to head to their first day of Fall classes. You can help them go back with the same things and confident attitude that their more affluent classmates will have. Terri explains why in the interview.
Carolina Maurer added, “With dignity. With new school things.”
Terri is the President of the food pantry and Carolina coordinates their back-to-school program. I spoke to both today at the food pantry in Shoppers Haven to find out what they are doing and how you can help. I’m pretty sure after watching them answer questions, you will be willing to pitch in.
Visit the Pantry’s website to find out more about receiving assistance for yourself or your children, volunteering, or the instructions to hold a food drive in your place of worship, workplace, or friendly neighborhood.
Loveland, Ohio – If you were in the parade you’ll probably see yourself! Here are the video and still photos of Loveland’s 4th of July Parade from the vantage point along West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District.
All still photos were taken by Loveland Magazine photographer Sean Behling.
Here are additional photos that were taken by Sean Behing in Nisbet Park in the Downtown Historic District earlier in the day.
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