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More than 40 VEX Robotics Teams Ready to compete at Loveland High School on December 21

Students in the VEX Robotics Program at Loveland High School started working on their current robots last summer and will continue to refine them throughout the 2019-20 competition season.

Loveland, Ohio – It may be just a few days before Christmas, but teams from Loveland High School (LHS) and Loveland Middle School (LMS) will be competing with more than 40 other teams from across the region in the VEX Robotics Competition at LHS on December 21, officially kicking off their tournament season. The seven Loveland teams have been hard at work preparing for the 2019-2020 season.

“This game has many challenging aspects, including robot design, programming, and game strategy,” said LHS Robotics Coordinator Amy Stewart.

In the competition, teams of students will use their own designed and built robots to compete against other teams in a game-based engineering challenge. This year’s VEX Robotics game, “Tower Takeover,” is played on a 12’x12’ square field with the object of attaining a higher score than the opposing alliance by placing cubes in towers or scoring cubes in goals.

“This game has many challenging aspects, including robot design, programming, and game strategy,” said LHS Robotics Coordinator Amy Stewart.

The matches on December 21 start at 9:45 AM and the event concludes with an awards ceremony around 4 PM.

The competition is open to the public and free of charge.

The competition tests the students’ knowledge of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts, inspiring them to bring their best problem-solving skills to the table while simultaneously building on teamwork, leadership, and communication skills for life. Tournaments are held throughout the year at the regional, state and national levels, with an eye toward the VEX Robotics World Championship, which is held annually in April.

The matches on December 21 start at 9:45 AM and the event concludes with an awards ceremony around 4 PM.

The competition is open to the public and free of charge.

To learn more about this year’s competition game, visit vexrobotics.com.

For more information about programs available to students at Loveland, visit Loveland Robotics at lovelandrobotics.wixsite.com.

Dec 16, 2019
Oh Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree Why Not Give the Gift of Charity!

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The Amazing Charity Race 2020 will feature new challenges, pitstops and of course some brand new sponsors that will be sure to quench your thirst! So what are you waiting for?! Stuff a stocking with Amazing Charity Race tickets today! If you would like to learn more about this exciting event or you would like to register your team for the Amazing Charity Race go to www.amazingcharityrace.com!

Check out the Amazing Charity Race flyer below for event details!

Dec 15, 2019

[Video] Loveland Middle School Teacher Chris Burke receives 1st ThankfulThursday gift card box

Loveland, Ohio – Diane Walker approached Loveland Magazine several weeks ago with the idea that our readers might like the idea of the chance to “gift” others each “ThankfulThursday” with a Holiday Treats Gift Card Box. Walker is the owner of the local Loveland business, Buygiftcards.com.

Walker wanted to make the first gift to a teacher. “The real gift to our teachers is the kind and heartfelt words from Loveland’s parents. Our teachers deserve to hear how much we appreciate all of their hard work,” she said after delivering the first gift to Loveland Middle School teacher Chris Burke on Tuesday.

Loveland Magazine Publisher David Miller said, “Walker’s very wonderful offer was generous, genuine, and heartfelt. I immediately sensed that she has a giving heart and wants to share some unique Loveland love not only during the holidays but at this particular time when our community is so ‘levy-divided.”

Last week’s “Gift a Teacher” winner was Loveland Middle School teacher Christopher Burke who was nominated by Kim Johnson.

Kim Johnson wrote:

LMS- Mr. Chris Burke, my daughter’s 8th grade American History teacher. He goes out of his way to make learning fun. For example, they do a “crisp clap” on Fridays, and he wore a tuxedo to school one day because he had rented it for a wedding over the weekend and hadn’t returned it yet. They celebrated Limbo week doing the Limbo! She is constantly telling us what he does that’s awesome. She has so much fun in that class and because of that, loves learning about our country from Mr. Burke! We are lucky to have him as a Loveland teacher!

Heather Murnan also nominated Mr. Chris Burke:

My SON shared the same stories and talks about Mr. Burke all the time! An 8th-grade boy talking about school?! ?

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is Walker going to the Loveland Middle School after classes were dismissed on Tuesday to present the gift to Mr. Burke.

Walker added, “A gift card box with some goodies is just the cherry on top. I’m so thankful buygiftcards.com could participate in this.”

Walker also generously gave Burke a second gift box so he could pass it on to a teacher he is thankful for – to pay it forward.

Be a gift giving hero!

All are over a $29.99 value

This Thursday is our 2nd #ThankfulThursday

Gift a Holiday Treats Gift Card Box $10 Panera Gift Card to a Neighbor

We want to spread the love and say thank you to others, including our readers. We are giving away a Holiday Treats Gift Card Box w/$10 Panera Gift Card. to a “Neighbor” you tag or name that deserves to win. This #giveaway only lasts 24 hours so here’s how to enter:

1. Like our PAGE
2. Tag or name a “Neighbor” for whom you are thankful
3. Tell them why they deserve to win this gift card box

December 12^th— Thank your Neighbor
December 19^th— Thank your Loveland Friend

Create Something Special Just For Them

Making a personalized gift card printable is as easy as…

	Choose your gift card, select your denomination, and click on “send to a friend”.
	Find a printable template & personalize with pictures and thoughtful messages.
	Select Print as your gift delivery method and your printable gift card is instantly sent to you as a PDF!
	Print from home, fold, and get ready to be a gift giving hero.

Dec 11, 2019

This Thursday, you can Give Some Love to a Special Neighbor in Loveland!

This Thursday is our 2nd #ThankfulThursday

Be a gift giving hero!

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine has partnered through the generosity of local business, Buygiftcards.com, to be able to allow our readers the chance to “Gift” others each ThankfulThursday.

All are over a $29.99 value

To participate, visit the Loveland Magazine Facebook page each Thursday and look for the post about #ThankfulThursday.

**Gift a Holiday Treats Gift Card Box $10 Panera Gift Card to a Neighbor**

1. Like our PAGE
2. Tag or name a “Neighbor” for whom you are thankful
3. Tell them why they deserve to win this gift card box

Last week’s “Gift a Teacher” winner was Loveland Middle School teacher Christopher Burke who was nominated by Kim Johnson.

Kim Johnson wrote:

Heather Murnan also nominated Mr. Chris Burke:

My SON shared the same stories and talks about Mr. Burke all the time! An 8th-grade boy talking about school?! ?

December 12^th— Thank your Neighbor
December 19^th— Thank your Loveland Friend

Learn more about https://www.buygiftcards.com/

Create Something Special Just For Them

Making a personalized gift card printable is as easy as…

	Choose your gift card, select your denomination, and click on “send to a friend”.
	Find a printable template & personalize with pictures and thoughtful messages.
	Select Print as your gift delivery method and your printable gift card is instantly sent to you as a PDF!
	Print from home, fold, and get ready to be a gift giving hero.

Dec 10, 2019

The Sweetheart of Ohio Prepares for a Very Festive “Christmas in Loveland!”
A Sam Smith photo of Christmas in Loveland © 2016

Christmas in Loveland

December 14 from 4 to 9 PM

by Cassie Mattia

Loveland, Ohio – It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas….in Loveland! The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is calling all Christmas fanatics to come and enjoy a beautifully decorated City of Loveland winter wonderland this Saturday, December 14th beginning at 4 PM!

Visitors will have the opportunity to take a carriage or a train ride as well as take part in complimentary tastings, festive crafts, and holiday beverages. Historic Downtown Loveland will feature some incredible Christmas entertainment at some of the local historic hot spots. Loveland City Hall will be transforming into “Whoville at City Hall” while the Loveland Stage Company will be offering free Christmas in Loveland shows at 5 PM, 6 PM and 7 PM. There will be several other Christmas spectacles in the center of town next to the live nativity scene and inside many of Loveland’s local businesses.

CeeCee Collins, President of the Little Miami River Chamber of Commerce, shared what visitors should expect this year at Christmas in Loveland. “There will be so many fun activities such as a caricature artist, singing with carolers, and meeting Elsa & Anna, just to name a few!” Collins added that Christmas in Loveland is truly a great event for many reasons one being that the event gives local businesses the opportunity to give back to everyone that has not only visited Historic Downtown but has made a significant effort to support the local businesses. “They truly appreciate everyone supporting local businesses and I hope they will continue to come back, especially now that all the businesses are re-opened (and more have been built) after the fire.”

Christmas in Loveland will feature different samplings throughout Downtown as well as several give-a-ways that all ages will be able to enjoy! This event will be held in any inclement weather so if you are planning on coming Downtown to celebrate be sure to bring rain and snow gear!

If you would like to learn more about Christmas in Loveland visit, www.lmrchamberalliance.org.

A Few Fun Facts About Christmas in Loveland
- The event takes place from 4-9 PM, Saturday, December 14.
- Train rides will be available at the Loveland Museum Center as well as a trolley that will take guests from Downtown Loveland to the museum.
- Maps of all the activities will be placed inside local businesses and by the clock tower in Downtown Loveland.
- The back portion of Railroad Avenue will be closed for horse-drawn carriage rides.
- You can line up for carriage rides on Railroad Avenue across from Lyle’s Bike’s, Brews & BBQ.
- A Holiday Trolley will be available to transport people to the Loveland History Museum from Harrison Avenue at no charge.
- Entertainment will be held in the center of downtown next to the fountain.
Not sure what to expect at Christmas in Loveland this year? Click below to view photos taken by Loveland Magazine Photographer Sam Smith of Christmas in Loveland in 2016.

Christmas in Loveland through photos

At the Loveland Stage Company

Don’t forget to attend this FREE SHOW during your Christmas In Loveland visit!
Show Date: December 14, 2019 Director: Pat Furterer

While at Christmas in Loveland be sure to visit these Loveland Magazine Advertisers and Businesses Supporters…
Dec 9, 2019
Loveland folks can help track this threatened species

Loveland, Ohio – Shannon Russell Pennington is the Staff Naturalist with the Warren County Park District and tells Loveland Magazine the District had a potential sighting of a barn owl near Davis and Rich Roads. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is interested in tracking this threatened species. She said, “So I was wondering if anyone else has seen or heard one recently. If so, we may be able to get some nest boxes installed by ODNR nearby.”

There’s a sample of its call here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Owl

All About Birds says that you might find them by “listening for their eerie, raspy calls, quite unlike the hoots of other owls.”

“If any of your readers have seen or heard this bird, or know where it might be nesting, can you please let me know? This would be an exciting discovery for our area,” said Russell Pennington.

Photo by Peter Trimming (‘Tutoke’) c.c. from Wikimedia Commons

The bird has been spotted in White Pines and Columbia Farm neighborhood.

Russell Pennington added, “A couple of other people have chimed in that they have seen it near Nisbet Park in Downtown Loveland as well.” She is trying to pinpoint locations of sightings so they can give ODNR the most accurate information she can gather.

“I’ve had sixteen people get in touch so far, saying they’ve either heard it or seen it in the area. I’m going to reach out to ODNR tomorrow and see exactly what info they would like people to report. For now, feel free to have people reach out to me, Shannon Russell Pennington, Warren County Park District Naturalist, at MotherNaturesClassroom@gmail.com.”

She is currently keeping a list of where and when it has been observed. “If anyone has pictures, video, or a sound recording of it, that would be very helpful for documentation,” said Russell Pennington.

Use this resource from All About Birds to help identify the barn owl.

Barn Owl – Tyto alba

Overview from ODNR Division of Wildlife:

Perhaps no other animal is more a part of folklore and superstition than the owl, and it is likely the behavior of the barn owl is one of the reasons. The barn owl likes to haunt old buildings like barns, church steeples or abandoned houses. In reality, having a barn owl roosting nearby is more helpful than haunting. While barn owls may be no wiser than the average bird, they are good at catching mice and other small rodents that can sometimes be a problem for people. You may have never seen a barn owl; they are nocturnal hunters, flying at dark over Ohio farm country in search of prey. Barn owls are rare in Ohio and are listed as a threatened species.

Ohio Status: Threatened

Dec 8, 2019
[Coming] City Council swearing in ceremony and selection of Mayor and Vice-Mayor

Mihaela Manova interviewed Loveland’s newest member of City Council, Andrew Bateman, at City Hall Monday.

Baily and Weisgerber continue as Mayor and Vice Mayor

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine Reporter Mihaela Manova covered last night’s City Council meeting and will have complete coverage of the swearing-in of the successful candidates in the November election.

Last night Council selected a Mayor and Vice-Mayor for the next two years. She will also have that news.

Mihaela has video of the complete ceremony including speeches, photos, and video interviews of the next Mayor and the winners of the election in the can and it will be published soon.

Dec 3, 2019
Christmas in Loveland is Saturday, December 14

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Be swept back in time while visiting Old Historic Loveland on this special day. Everything from Jolly Ole’ St. Nick and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole, to a live Nativity scene, to a Winter Wonderland!

This is the time of year that Loveland Businesses give back to the community. This complimentary event offered to the community draws over 3000 individuals each year and is Loveland’s way of saying “Thank you for your Business!!”

In Historic Downtown 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dec 3, 2019
Loveland School Inclement weather information for 2019-20

Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District operates on a two-hour delay schedule for weather-related delays. This means all buildings will begin classes on a two-hour delay from regular start times, and all buses will run on a two-hour delay to pick up students.

On weather delay days, Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) will enact the following schedule:

• Preschool and AM Kindergarten = 11:10-12:50
• Preschool and PM Kindergarten = 2:10-3:50
• All Day Kindergarten & First grade = 11:10-3:50

Breakfast will not be served in any of the buildings on days with a delayed start.

Families will be notified about weather-related delays and closings through the district’s alert notification system, the district website, and on the district’s Facebook (Loveland City Schools) and Twitter (@lovelandtigers). Traditional media outlets will also run listings of school delays and closings.

Dec 2, 2019
Special Meeting of City Council to swear in new members and elect Mayor and Vice-Mayor
Loveland, Ohio – Current Mayor Kathy Bailey and current Councilmember Kent Blair retained their seats on Council in the recent election. Andy Bateman was elected for the first time. All three will take an oath of office in a special council meeting on Monday, December 2. The meeting begins at 7 PM at City Hall.

After the three are sworn in and join the other four councilmembers at the dais, all seven will vote to elect a Mayor and Vice-Mayor who will serve in those positions for the next two years until the next municipal election in 2021.

The other council members are, current Vice-Mayor, Rob Weisgerber and members, Ted Phelps, Tim Butler, and Neal Oury who each have two years remaining of their current terms. Angie Settell was not re-elected.

Here are results of the Loveland Magazine informal poll of area residents when we asked, “Hey Psychics, “Who is most likely to be Loveland’s next Mayor?”

Kathy Bailey – 57%

The Loveland Frog – 13%

Tim Butler – 8%

Neal Oury – 7%

Andy Bateman – 5%

Rob Weisgerber – 5%

Ted Phelps – 3%

Kent Blair – 2%

Here is the agenda for the meeting…
AGENDA

City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Monday, December 2, 2019

Loveland City Hall 120 West Loveland Avenue Loveland, OH 45140
Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

A. Loveland Police and LSFD Chaplain Bill Hounshell
Oath of Office for Newly Elected and Reelected City Council Members

Kathy Bailey – Oath of Office administered by Judge Brad Greenberg

Kent Blair – Oath of Office administered by Patricia Melson

Andrew Bateman – Oath of Office administered by Marla Simiele

Nomination and Election of Mayor

A. Oath of Office

6. Nomination and Election of Vice Mayor

A. Oath of Office

7. Benediction

A. Loveland Police and LSFD Chaplain Bill Hounshell

8. Adjournment

(The next City Council Meeting will be on December 10, 2019, at 7:00 PM)
Dec 1, 2019