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  • Loveland High School Students kick off Service Challenge Project for William Howard Taft Elementary

    Loveland High School Students kick off Service Challenge Project for William Howard Taft Elementary

    Twelve students from Loveland High School attended the Anthony Muñoz Foundation Youth Leadership Seminar in October and are following up with a Service Challenge Project to benefit students at William Howard Taft Elementary School in Cincinnati. (Left to right: Jacob Cotsonas, Sean McElveen, Carson Deer, Kate Garry, Gabe Ogdan, Cole Harter, Claire Massey, Delaney O’Brien, Jillian Hayes, Andrew Waple, Kaitlyn Kramer and Ellie Carr.)

    Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Here’s a chance to get an early pre-season look at the Tiger Women’s basketball teams and help a very good cause!

    Twelve students at Loveland High School (LHS) that were selected to attend the Anthony Muñoz 2019 Youth Leadership Seminar in early October, kicked off a “Service Challenge Project” with Spirit Week at LHS on Wednesday.

    The project goal is to raise the funds needed to provide a Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course items for the physical education program at William Howard Taft Elementary School.

    OHSAA Foundation Basketball Games

    Foundation Service Week is highlighted by a “Foundation Game.” Member schools electing to participate in Foundation Service Week are permitted to use one of their five allotted scrimmages to play a regulation game under all normal game conditions. Foundation Games do not count against a team’s record. Through this initiative, Ohio student-athletes generated in excess of $500,000 for charitable organizations and causes across the nation and beyond

    The students are partnering with the LHS Girls Basketball team in a joint effort to raise the money for equipment that the students at William Howard Taft Elementary have both talked about and wished for. Loveland’s game against Fairfield High School has been sanctioned as an OHSAA Foundation Scrimmage and will contribute to the cause. The following is information on the scrimmage!

    Tuesday, November 19

    Loveland High School is at #1 Tiger Trail

    Start time: 6 PM (JV), 7:30 PM (Varsity)

    Admission: $5/person

    Raffles: Gift basket, Jaxson Hayes (Loveland native and NBA New Orleans Pelicans) signed jersey, and split the pot

    Tickets ($1) will be sold for a chance at the half-time three-point shot

    “Fill the bucket” – money collections between the third and fourth quarter of the varsity game

    Mr. Anthony Muñoz will be attending the event.

    About the Anthony Muñoz Service Challenge Project

    Anthony Muñoz, a former 13-season offensive lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, started his foundation in 2002 to make a difference in the lives of local youth in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Anthony Muñoz Foundation has since engaged the Tri-State region to positively impact youth mentally, physically and spiritually. The annual Youth Leadership Seminar brings together more than 1,000 students from schools in the region for a day of leadership development, where they have also presented the challenge to meet a need in their community through a Service Challenge Project.

  • [Loveland Magazine TV] Eleven Outstanding Loveland High School Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

    [Loveland Magazine TV] Eleven Outstanding Loveland High School Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

    Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Eleven Tigers made the community of Loveland proud on Wednesday each committing to playing athletics at the collegiate level. Loveland High School invited the community to attend its annual 2019 Fall Sports Signing Day ceremony where each athlete was able to sign their National Letter of Intent with their coaches, friends, and families present!

    Loveland High School Athletic Director, Brian Conaster, in front of a packed LHS gym, first presented each athlete along with their accolades and then proceeded in asking that athlete to officially sign their letter of intent. Loveland Magazine TV was lucky enough to capture the memorable ceremony on camera! Experience the Tiger ceremony for yourselves and click below to see the full 2019 National Letter of Intent Signing Day at Loveland High School! GO TIGERS!

    Loveland Magazine congratulates the following, on committing to play their sport at the collegiate level:

    Kate Garry – Basketball – University of Akron
    Jillian Hayes – Basketball – University of Cincinnati
    Brandon Day – Swim – University of Utah
    Kristin Thomas – XC/Track – Georgetown
    Kaitlyn Andrews – Soccer – University of Cincinnati
    Claire Massey – Soccer – Taylor University
    Maria Bashardoust – Soccer – Cleveland State University
    Caitlin Elam – Soccer – University of Louisville
    Carson Deer – Baseball – University of Tennessee-Martin
    Allison Rountree – Golf – Ohio Northern University
    Riley Bullock – Dive – Ball State University

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  • City Hall seeks residents for committee openings

    City Hall seeks residents for committee openings

    Loveland, Ohio – Citizens who wish to be considered for service on any City, board, commission, or committee must complete an application and submit it to Misty Brents, Clerk of Council, by Monday, December 2.

    Applications are available online at www.lovelandoh.gov (link) or at City Hall located at 120 W. Loveland Avenue. Cheshire said, “Committee members must live, work, or own their own business in the City of Loveland, or demonstrate some other significant tie or contribution to the City of Loveland.”

    Applications are being accepted for the following Boards, Commissions, and Committees:

    Arts Commission: Members would establish guidelines and oversee public art displays and murals as well as promote and involve the community in visual and performing arts. The commission meets as needed. Two-year term.

    Beautification Committee: Members of this committee beautify Loveland through design, organization, and implementation of plantings that enhance the appeal of our city. Annual events include Spring Planting, Fall Planting, and Light Up Loveland. This committee meets approximately monthly. Two-year term.

    Board of Zoning Appeals: Members hear and govern appeals from decisions of the Building and Zoning Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, and requests for variances from building and zoning regulations. This board meets as needed. Three-year term.

    Civil Service Commission: Members make, adopt, and oversee compliance with rules and regulations related to the appointment, promotion, removal and compensation of employees in the classified service of the city. This commission meets as needed. Three-year term.

    Community Improvement Corporation: The CIC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation formed for the purpose of advancing, encouraging, and promoting the industrial, economic, commercial, and civic development of the City. Members serve two-year terms. Meetings are held as needed.

    Comprehensive Master Plan Committee: Members of this committee will direct the development of the Comprehensive Master Plan working with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the consultant selected to prepare the Master Plan. This committee will meet as needed until the final plan is adopted.

    Finance Commission: Members of this commission provide oversight of the annual operating budget and make recommendations to Council. The Commission also acts in an advisory capacity to City Council in matters pertaining to short- and long-range financial policy matters and funding for City operations. The Commission also reviews and recommends changes to the City’s Investment Policy. This commission meets quarterly with weekly meetings during budget season. Three-year term.

    Historic Preservation Design Review Committee: Members of this committee are knowledgeable about historic preservation and building repairs. Their responsibilities include working with a consultant selected to prepare historic preservation guidelines. The committee meets as needed. Two-year term.

    Law & Ordinance Committee: Members review proposed laws and ordinances for clarity, accuracy, and legality prior to Council consideration. This committee meets as needed at the request of City Council. Two-year term.

    Lighting District Equalization Boards: This Board hears objections filed by property owners to their proposed assessments. Meetings are held as needed. Two-year term.

    Planning and Zoning Commission: Members of this commission serve in an advisory role regarding land use and land development issues. The commission advises and makes recommendations to City Council regarding the City’s master plan for development, zoning changes, platting, and site plan approval. This committee meets as needed but not less than every two months. Three-year term.

    Public Relations and Communications Committee: Members assist the City in improving communications to enhance the ability of citizens to learn about community issues, city events, and to consider marketing strategies to promote the city and its image. This committee meets as needed. Two-year term.

    Recreation Board: Members of this committee provide for the development, maintenance, and operation of recreational facilities and programs for the City. This boards meets as needed. Three-year term.

    Storm Water Committee: Members see that the City is maintaining its storm water plan to help provide for cleaner streams and rivers. This committee meets as needed. Two-year term.

    Tax Board of Review: Members of the Board meet to examine and make recommendations pertaining to changes in the tax code. This board meets as needed.

    Tax Incentive Review Council: This Council meets annually to review all abatements granted pursuant to the City’s regulations. Two-year term.

    Tree & Environment Committee: The Tree & Environment Committee recommends the development of policies and promotes practices that provide environmental prosperity in our community. This committee meets monthly. Two-year term.

    Veterans’ Memorial Committee: The Veterans’ Memorial Committee promotes patriotism throughout the year and assists in the planning of the Memorial Day Ceremony. The committee plans and oversees the creation of new memorials and promotes the sale of paver inscriptions at the Veterans Memorial. This committee meets as needed. Two-year term.

  • Loveland/Symmes Fire Department Introduces “Smart911” to the Community

    Loveland/Symmes Fire Department Introduces “Smart911” to the Community

    Columnist Cassie Mattia lives in Historic Downtown Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – The speed and the accuracy when receiving a 911 call are top priorities to any 911 dispatcher. Although these 911 dispatchers do their best to focus on speed and accuracy one fact that many people may not know is that 80 percent of 911 calls are made from a cell phone meaning no matter how quickly a dispatcher works to alert first responders that dispatcher is only able to identify the caller’s phone number and a VERY vague sense of their location. If a 911 caller is unable to speak due to their emergency situation how is a 911 dispatcher able to effectively get emergency personnel to where they need be quick? This is a problem that emergency responders have been working hard for a very long time to make better or even fix permanently.

    Smart911

    Recently the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department and Northeast Communications came across a solution that many police and fire departments have adopted due to the 911 issue. It’s called “Smart911,” and it’s a national 911 database that ensures when you dial 9-1-1 your information is readily available. According to Smart911’s website when you download the Smart911 application to your phone, “you can provide 9-1-1 call takers and first responders critical information you want them to know in any kind of emergency.

    A Mobile App For A Mobile Community

    You can now download the Smart911 app for free to create a Safety Profile and receive targeted alerts.

    When you call 9-1-1, your Smart911 Safety Profile displays on the 9-1-1 screen and the call takers can view your addresses, medical information, home information, description of pets and vehicles, and emergency contacts. You can provide as much or as little information as you like.

    Smart911 is a national service meaning your Smart911 Safety Profile travels with you and is visible to any participating 9-1-1 center nationwide.”

    Jon D. Frye, Deputy Chief of Loveland-Symmes Fire Department couldn’t hold back his excitement for the Smart911 partnership with Northeast Communications.

    “We are so excited to announce that Northeast Communications has partnered with Smart 911, a National 911 Database to ensure your information is available at the time of need.  Please register yourself and your family at www.smart911.com or download the Smart911 app on your smartphone. You can list all your information about your home, medical history, medications, best door to access and much more. Anytime you call 911 within our community your information will automatically be available to our dispatchers,” Frye explained, “Smart911 is free, all we ask is our residents and businesses register online.  Wherever you travel your information goes with you, as long as the nearest 911 center are subscribers of the Smart911 product,” Frye added, “Smart 911 has many other features, such as reverse text 911 if a caller dials 911 but is unable to speak due to the situation, language barrier or medical issues the dispatcher can immediately send a text to your phone number and start a text conversation. Smart 911 instantly accesses all of the information that you have put into the system to ensure the quickest, most appropriate information is passed along to first responders.”

    If you would like more information on how you can get your loved ones signed up for Smart911 visit www.smart911.com or download the Smart911 app on your smartphone.


  • Loveland Jazz Swing Dance coming December 6th

    Loveland Jazz Swing Dance coming December 6th

    Loveland, Ohio – Performing at the 2019 LHS Jazz Swing Dance is the LHS Jazz Lab Band, the LMS Jazz Band, and the LHS Jazz Orchestra. This event is the main fundraiser for the Jazz program at Loveland High School.

    The program uses this night to fund things such as trips, instrument repairs, new music, and to bring in professional musicians from the Cincinnati area and beyond.

    The event is a Swing Dance. Attendees will be given a dance lesson before the bands perform, and then be able to dance to swing music from three different bands all night!

    View Photos from last year’s Jazz Swing Dance

    [Photo Album] Full-house caught on camera swinging to Loveland Jazz Program

     

    There will also be a gift basket raffle as well as a silent auction with items donated from Loveland vendors. There will be desserts and beverages (soda, water, tea, coffee, etc.) included with the cost of admission.

    The event is taking place at 6:30 PM on Friday, December 6th at Loveland High School.

    Jazz Swing Dance, Dec 6: Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door.

    Purchase tickets online: https://bit.ly/2uINVoF

  • [Video Slide Show] St. Columban students Salute Local Veterans

    [Video Slide Show] St. Columban students Salute Local Veterans

    Columnist Cassia Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Veteran’s Day this year was another one for the books as fully uniformed St. Columban students marched down Oakland Road to the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial, located at the corner of Riverside and West Loveland. In honor of St. Columban’s Annual Walk for Local Veterans dozens of 7th and 8th-grade students from St. Columban School gathered around the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial with local veterans as a service was conducted in their honor.

    During the Veterans Day service, some students were seen holding American flags while others stood up to speak about Veterans Day and what it meant to them and their families. Veterans from all over joined the St. Columban 7th and 8th-grade students as they discussed their experiences with the students and assisted in pinning up beautiful blue ribbons in representation of Loveland’s veterans.

    Loveland Magazine was lucky enough to capture on camera both the inspirational and patriotic moments that occurred at the St. Columban’s Veteran’s Day walk and service! Click below to take the Veteran’s Day Annual Walk with the 7th and 8th-grade students of St. Columban!

     

     

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  • L.H.S’s Mike Dunlap Provides Tiger Students and Athletes the Tools for a Bright Future

    L.H.S’s Mike Dunlap Provides Tiger Students and Athletes the Tools for a Bright Future

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland has always been known as a community filled with love, hence why Loveland is called the “Sweetheart of Ohio.” Each and every citizen in Loveland makes up an important piece of the community, but in saying that it’s up to the citizen as to what they do with their role as an important piece of that community. This is what makes up a community’s “D.N.A.”

    Over the past year, Loveland Magazine has been in search of community members that truly play an important role in Loveland’s D.N.A. Thus far we have found some very special candidates for our feature column, “What’s In Loveland’s D.N.A.” After taking some time to really search for the next featured candidate we finally came across someone who not only lives in Loveland but has dedicated their career to impacting the youth of Loveland in the most positive way possible!

    Mike Dunlap has been an active member of the Loveland Community since 5th grade, and yes he was a Loveland Tiger! Dunlap teaches Science at Loveland High School and is the head coach of Loveland High School’s Men’s Soccer Team. Dunlap has been involved with LHS and the Tiger students for over 20 years and his dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed!

    Mike “Flipped” his Classroom

    Growing up Dunlap admitted that he struggled with ADHD and so learning something in the classroom and then trying to go home and apply what he learned in his homework was a huge struggle! When Dunlap got the teaching position at Loveland High School he knew that there would be students that struggled with ADHD just like him. This is when Dunlap introduced “Flipping the Classroom” to his students. With this teaching model students are able to watch pre-recorded lectures as their “homework assignment” and then do the traditional homework in class with the teacher and fellow students. When Dunlap introduced this idea to his students their grade point averages shot up almost immediately! Dunlap’s influence in the classroom and on the soccer field is why he is known for shaping so many student-athletes into successful individuals!

    Loveland Magazine TV presents “What’s In Loveland’s D.N.A” featuring Mike Dunlap! Click below for the full-length interview!

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  • Hey Psychics, “Who is most likely to be Loveland’s next Mayor?”

    Hey Psychics, “Who is most likely to be Loveland’s next Mayor?”

    Loveland, Ohio – On December 2, Loveland City Council will meet to swear in the recently elected members. The meeting will begin at 7 PM at City Hall.

    Kathy Bailey is the current Mayor, however, after municipal elections in Loveland, Council meets in an “Organizational Meeting” and votes among themselves a Mayor and Vice-Mayor for the next two years.

    Sitting at the Council table that night will be the three who finished at the top of the November 5th election; current Mayor, Kathy Bailey (2,642 votes), newly elected member, Andy Bateman (2,190 votes); and, current member, Kent Blair (1,873 votes). Current member Angie Settell (1,247 votes) was not re-elected. Council has 7 members.

    The other candidates not elected were, Pat Ahr (1,183 votes) and Cory O’Donnell (769 votes).

    Sitting with those who won on November 5th will be current members, Vice-Mayor Rob Weisgerber, and members Tim Butler, Neal Oury, and Ted Phelps.

    Let’s have some fun and see if readers can see into the future, “Who is most likely to be Loveland’s next Mayor?”

    Just for fun, we’ve thrown in our favorite write-in candidate, Ms. Loveland Frog! Because after-all it would be nice to have a “tad” more gender equality and hear something besides just 7 human voices croaking “Yes” in unison for the next two years.

     


  • Veterans Day Program this Monday in Loveland

    Veterans Day Program this Monday in Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Veterans can go to the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial at the corner of Riverside and West Loveland on Monday, November 11, at 11 AM on Veterans Day and be honored by 7th and 8th-grade students from St. Columban School. The students annually walk from their school on Oakland Road to conduct a service to honor local vets.

    View Photo Album of St. Columban students honoring Veterans in 2017

    Veterans eat FREE at Paxton’s Grill on Monday

    Thank you to all Veterans! VETERANS EAT FREE NOV. 11! Paxton’s Grill wants to recognize and salute all our military Veterans.  Stop into Paxton’s Grill on…
  • Loveland High School to host Forum on vaping and nicotine addiction

    Loveland High School to host Forum on vaping and nicotine addiction

    Loveland, Ohio – The public is invited to attend an open forum and panel discussion by Hamilton County Public Health (HCPC) at Loveland High School on November 21, 6 PM.

    The main theme of the event is nicotine addiction, which will be discussed by a panel of experts:

      • Dr. Steve Feagins, Medical Director of HCPH
      • Tobacco Specialist Jessica Skelton from HCPH
      • Loveland School Resource Officer Jesse Moore
      • PreventionFIRST Prevention Specialist Lauran Houshel from Americorps Public Allies

    The moderator of the event is Loveland High School Senior William Heard.

    Topics of the discussion will include how nicotine addiction differs in adults and children; the biological and physiological changes that occur when a person becomes addicted; where nicotine is found; the increased use of e-cigarettes; education around addiction prevention; and policy work done at various levels to combat nicotine use and addiction.

    A question-and-answer session will follow the panel discussion.

    The event, which is free to the public, will be held in the Loveland High School Auditorium. It will also be live-streamed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HamCoHealth/).