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  • Join Loveland Stage Company at the Kit Kat Klub

    Join Loveland Stage Company at the Kit Kat Klub

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    Berlin, 1931; the Nazis were rising to power and we find ourselves at the seedy Kit Kat Klub. Welcome to the Loveland Stage Company’s (LSC) production of Cabaret. 

    Cabaret is a musical based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The 1966 Broadway production became a hit, inspiring numerous subsequent productions in London and New York, as well as the 1972 film by the same name. 

    LSC’s production staff includes Pat Furterer (Director), K Buckler (Producer), John Nixon (Music Director) and Marjory Clegg (Choreographer).

    Cabaret is the story of American writer, Cliff Bradshaw (Payton Hahn) as he begins working in Germany by teaching English to Ernst Ludwig (John Sloan). While visiting the decadent and seedy Kit Kat Klub we are introduced to the Emcee (Charlie Rader) and the beautiful English cabaret star Sally Bowles (Bonnie Emmer). As the Emcee guides us through the story, we see the development of a relationship between German boarding house owner Fraulein Schneider (Pia Rader) and Jewish fruit vendor Herr Schultz (Dave Marcus).  

    Loveland Stage Company will proudly present Cabaret the first 3 weekends in November.

    Performance dates: November 3 (7:30 pm), 4 (7:30 pm), 5 (3:00 pm), 10 (7:30 pm), 11 (7:30), 12 (3:00 pm), 16 (7:30 pm), 17 (7:30 pm) and 18 (7:30 pm). 

    Tickets are on sale now at www.LovelandStageCompany.org/Tickets.

     

     

  • Choosing right Council candidate is imperative so we don’t go back to where we have been

    Choosing right Council candidate is imperative so we don’t go back to where we have been

    by Shanda Gentry

    When Loveland’s alarm clocks ring on November 8th all the work that the candidates and residents have put into this election will be done but the work for our city will just be beginning.  Loveland has eight candidates vying to represent us, choosing the right ones is imperative so we don’t go back to where we have been. We have weathered fights over our Loveland Farmers Market, fees charged to vendors working in our city, a recall petition times two of our former mayor, and much infighting amongst the remaining members of council.  

    My votes go to Neal Oury, Tim Butler, Ted Phelps and Rob Weisgerber. Transparency, resident engagement, and ethical behavior is a promise from all four and that is imperative for me.  

    Rob Weisgerber represents continuity and history to me. Rob has been on council through good times in Loveland and bad and he is the first to admit that decisions made with the greatest intentions sometimes backfire in the long run. His humility and willingness to devote so much to our city along with continuity and history pull a vote from me for Rob.  

    Neal Oury represents new ideas but with a great background in Loveland and in management that will be a huge asset to Loveland. Neal has proven his character by his decision to be open with personal hardships he has endured and his neighborly attitude of helping Mark Bersani of Loveland Canoe when their building flooded in March and Neal was right there to lend a hand.  

    Tim Butler is an innovator who created the SMAC track and cross country program that has served thousands of girls and boys in the Loveland Area. He is someone who has a fresh approach to city council but is a practicing attorney so following rules and regulations is second nature to him. We need someone on council who brings fresh eyes to Loveland but with a backbone to stand up for what our city needs and deserves and Tim brings that in my opinion.  

    Ted Phelps is another existing councilmember, with less time in the seat than Rob, but still brings some consistency of working with members of City staff and residents. Ted is always attentive during council meetings to whoever is speaking, as an attorney he knows that shows respect. My vote for Ted is due to his always friendly and open to opinions even those he doesn’t agree with but he is extremely respectful and throughful in his interactions.  

    These four gentlemen will bring a fantastic combination of history with new opinions, attentiveness and respectfulness with a strong backbone to push back when needed, lifelong residents of Loveland and those who have absorbed ideas from other cities, knowledge about rules and regulations in many areas but most important a desire to represent and engage with each other and the residents of our town.  

    Join me in voting for Neal Oury, Ted Phelps, Tim Butler and Rob Weisgerber on November 7th.

    215 Loveland-Madeira Rd
    Loveland, Ohio 45140

  • Meet the Candidates for Loveland School Board on Wednesday, October 25

    Meet the Candidates for Loveland School Board on Wednesday, October 25

     

    Loveland Chamber and Loveland Magazine partner to bring you Meet the School Board Candidates Night

    Loveland Middle School Media Center

    801 South Lebanon Rd.

    Wednesday October 25 at 7 PM

    Doors Open at 6:30 PM

     

    by David Miller, Publisher

    I am pleased that Loveland Magazine can partner this year with the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance to bring the candidates for a seat on the Loveland School Board together in one room to face voters and their questions. This election is certainly one of the most consequential for District voters in decades. The Board that sits in January 2018 will choose a new superintendent, make decisions about school facilities and crowded classrooms, and possibly be asking voters for more money within the next eighteen months.

    Voters will have the opportunity to meet the candidates at 6:30 PM and at 7 PM the candidates will begin presenting their case and asking for your vote.

    The forum will be moderated by former Board President Dr. Judy McClanahan. McClanahan and her husband Stephen have lived in the Loveland District for 31 years. McClanahan has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky in Pharmacy and a PH.D. from the University of Kentucky in Pharmaceutical Sciences.  She did her post-doctoral work at the University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill. She was active in the PTA and established a Publishing Center for the students in the elementary building. In 1997, she was elected to the Loveland Board of Education and subsequently served 12 years on the Board. During this time Judy served as President of the Board three times.

    LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV will be broadcasting the forum “live” on Loveland Magazine’s Facebook page, so, people that cannot be at the forum to meet the candidates in person, can watch it wherever they are. Folks can watch on their smartphones, tablets, computers, or even on the widescreen of their smart TV in their family room. Organize your own watch party.

    The forum will be rebroadcast on both our Facebook Page and at www.lovelandmagazine.com so folks can watch at any time leading right up to election day.

    Residents can comment in “real-time” on the Loveland Magazine Facebook page during the live broadcast or afterward by watching the re-broadcast.

    At the Forum, residents will be putting their questions into a “hat,” and all questions will be screened for duplicates. McClanahan will ask as many questions as time allows.

    CeeCee Collins, President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance said, “I feel it is important to allow the residents and voters to meet and ask questions prior to going to vote on November 7. Our intent is to provide the community the opportunity to ask questions and make an informed choice when voting.”

    Judge Brad Greenberg is the Presiding and Administrative Judge for the Hamilton County Municipal Court.

    There will be a similar Meet the Candidates Night for candidates for Loveland City Council on October 26, at 7 PM at the Loveland Middle School Media Center. Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge and former Loveland Mayor Brad Greenberg will be the moderator. 

    The doors will open at 6:30 PM on both nights.

  • Meet the Council Candidates Night on Thursday, October 26

    Meet the Council Candidates Night on Thursday, October 26

    Photo not provided by Stephen G. Zamagias

    Loveland Chamber and Loveland Magazine partner to bring you Meet the Candidates for Loveland City Council Night

    Loveland Middle School Media Center

    801 South Lebanon Rd.

    Thursday, October 26 at 7 PM

    Doors Open at 6:30 PM

     

    by David Miller, Publisher

    Will City Hall be demolished? One, two, or four-story? Who will be Loveland’s next Mayor? Who will be appointed to fill the remaining two-year term vacated by former mayor Mark Fitzgerald? Will pro-growth or slow growth protect our values and environment candidates be elected? Which candidates will be more transparent? Which candidates will have the best temperament when their actions are brought into question? Who will shorten your commute time? Who has the thickest skin and a pleasant disposition? Will new bosses be just like the old bosses?

    What would you like to ask those who want a special seat of trust at City Hall for the next four-years?

    I am pleased that Loveland Magazine can partner this year with the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance to bring the candidates for Loveland Council together in one room to face voters and their questions. Voters will have the opportunity to meet the candidates at 6:30 PM and at 7 PM the candidates will begin presenting their case and asking for your vote.

    LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV will be broadcasting the forum “live” on Loveland Magazine’s Facebook page, so, people that cannot be at the forum to meet the candidates in person, can watch it wherever they are. Folks can watch on their smartphones, tablets, computers, or even on the widescreen of their smart TV in their family room. Organize your own watch party.

    The forum will be rebroadcast on both our Facebook Page and at www.lovelandmagazine.com so folks can watch at any time leading right up to election day.

    Residents can comment in “real-time” on the Loveland Magazine Facebook page during the live broadcast or afterward by watching the re-broadcast.

    Judge Brad Greenberg is the Presiding and Administrative Judge for the Hamilton County Municipal Court.

    At the Forum, residents will be putting their questions into a “hat,” and all questions will be screened for duplicates by Pastor Bill Hounshell. Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge and former Loveland Mayor Brad Greenberg will be the moderator for the evening and ask as many questions as time allows.

    CeeCee Collins, President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance said, “I feel it is important to allow the residents and voters to meet and ask questions prior to going to vote on November 7. Our intent is to provide the community the opportunity to ask questions and make an informed choice when voting.”

    There will be a similar Meet the Candidates Night for  voters on, October 25, at 7 PM at the Loveland Middle School Media Center. The School Board Meet the Candidate Night will be moderated by former Board President Dr. Judy McClanahan. 

    The doors will open at 6:30 PM on both nights.


  • Campaign Statement of Neal Oury

    Campaign Statement of Neal Oury

    EDITOR’S NOTE:
    Neal Oury is a candidate for Loveland City Council and provided this Candidate Statement to Loveland Magazine.
     

    Loveland Magazine invites all candidates for public office in the 45140 zip code or within the Loveland City School District boundary to send a similar Candidate Statement for publication. Send to lovelandmagazine@cinci.rr.com

     

    Neal Oury aspires to serve our community

    After being asked many times by several people, I have decided to run for Loveland’s City Council. It is time to give back to the community where I was raised and currently live. I remember Loveland before I-71 or I-275 existed. Loveland was rural, quaint, quiet and residents were involved in their community. Today, Loveland is still quaint, with many changes. The railroad track is now the Bike Trail, Rolke’s is now a multi use development, the Crist Theater is now the Loveland Stage Company. The current Loveland Early Childhood Center was Lloyd Mann School, where I attended starting in the 2nd grade.

    My father worked at the railroad tower that was located behind today’s Cindy’s Tavern. I remember going to work with him, watching him pull large wooden levers in order to switch the tracks. We saved cardboard milk cartons for Harry Andrews to make the bricks to build the Loveland Castle. As a child; I played LYO baseball, enjoyed Eats & Treats candy store and shopped at Millitzer’s that was our “mall” located where Pizazz’s is today.

    My wife Lynn of 34 years and I have lived in our Loveland home for thirty years where we raised our two children. We are parishioners at St. Columban Parish where I served on Parish Council and as Chairperson, Spiritual Director for the Christ Renews His Parish program, coached girls & boys basketball and volunteered with the HANDS program. I have maintained a Real Estate Brokers License since 1980 and started my business in 1984. I served as Secretary, Treasurer, President, Past President for the Greater Cincinnati chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management. I have served on the Board of Directors of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Apartment Association. I have managed portfolios in excess of 7000 units, as well as, for Fortune 500 Companies. I served on the Loveland Finance Committee, volunteered with the Loveland Farmers Market, The Loveland Amazing Race, the Loveland Stage Co. and Lowe’s Heros. I was awarded the Business Enhancement Award from the City of Loveland in 2005. My company rebuilt Loveland Stage Company after the devastating fire in. 2008.

    Communication with people is important to me. Understanding your concerns and opinions on issues, programs and development will help move our community in the direction WE desire. Together we can make it happen through dialogue and resident engagement. Transparency will be visible as we openly discuss future development and other priorities. I envision neighborhood meetings to openly listen to what’s on your mind. I want to get to know resident and personally inviting neighborhood representatives to attend council meetings.

    If elected, as a member of Loveland’s City Council, I will listen and respect the opinions of all council members. I will bring to this body a skill set of organization, rational decision making and a inclination to detail with honesty, common sense and integrity.

    I ask for your vote November 7th.

     

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  • “Local Traffic” except if you’re in a wheelchair?

    “Local Traffic” except if you’re in a wheelchair?

    “Loveland sidewalks also handle traffic?

    Loveland, Ohio – Signs like this one near the Loveland Elementary School blocking the use of the sidewalk have been erected in many places around town due to the Loveland Madeira Road construction project.

    The traffic has been maintained for cars and trucks getting to the school, the library, and Kroger, but not for residents pushing their child in a wheelchair, using one themselves, or pedestrians using shopping carts.

  • Loveland Middle School Weekly Award Winners

    Loveland Middle School Weekly Award Winners

    7th Grade:

    • Social Studies: Drew Partin
    • Science: Eden Givens
    • Math: Dylan Mayak
    • English: Ben Kirlin

    -8th Grade: 

    • Social Studies: Nicole Pedicini
    • Science: Blake McDaniels
    • Math: Adah Smolenski
    • English: Mya Jordan

    -Electives:

    • Phys Ed./Health: Eva Dudeck
    • Foreign Language: Annelise Dartnall
    • Fine Arts: Tucker Wiseman
    • Music: Kylie Eldridge

    -Staff: Mr. Scott Sievering (English)

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  • Opportunities for Tiger Growth – The State Report Card

    Opportunities for Tiger Growth – The State Report Card

    “It is my belief that the true value of any district cannot be limited to a simple grade on a standardized test.”

    By Dr. Amy Crouse,

    Our district mission is Preparing Students for Tomorrow, Today; our No. 1 district goal is Tiger academic growth. As such, our educational instructional leaders at every level – teachers in the classroom, principals managing the buildings and administrators specializing in Teaching & Learning at the Board Office – stay focused on measures of our performance. One data point we are equipped with to gauge performance is the annual State Report Card, which the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released to the public Thursday, September 14.

    I want to be clear that – as an educator with 20-plus years of experience serving students – it is my belief that the true value of any district cannot be limited to a simple grade on a standardized test which is what the ODE State Report Card reflects. We are in the business of whole student growth, which encompasses the complete student experience, to include academic, social and emotional development. I invite you to take a look at the way we do business through our Quality Profile Report – it is a complement to the State Report Card scores and will give you a more intimate view of what it means to be a Tiger.   

    Whether we agree or disagree with our state assessments, I do have a strong belief in accountability, and understand that the State Report Card is one tool of accountability that can be of value. The State Report Card grades districts and schools on six components – Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Graduation Rate, K-3 Literacy and Prepared for Success. Districts and schools received an A-F grade on each of the six components and most of the individual measures. While this – on the surface – sounds like a simple pass/fail – the explanations behind those letter-grade measures are much more complex.

    In Loveland, we can celebrate a gain in the Gap Closing measure as all of our subgroups showed gains in reading, we made strides in the K-3 Literacy measure, and 20 out of 23 tested areas showed an increase in performance. While we will highlight our successes, we will not ignore the areas the State Report Card highlights as opportunities for growth.

    One area we are focused on is our Progress measure

    One area we are focused on is our Progress measure, which is an indicator of student growth. Our Board of Education made clear it was of paramount importance that we deliver on the expectation that every Tiger will demonstrate personal academic growth, which is the heart of our Growth goal for this school year. As such, entrenched in our building goals is increased time and focus for teachers to collaborate on: curriculum work planning lessons aligned to the state standards and vertically aligned to increase rigor for students as they progress through the grades; assessment work using student MAP data to meet students where they are and measure their individual growth; and, instruction work to improve student engagement and opportunities for their application of their learning. We feel strongly this focus will move the needle for us on Progress.

    We feel strongly this focus will move the needle for us on Progress.

    As always, I thank you for supporting our educational mission; I invite you to contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns regarding our State Report Card.    

    In service to our Tigers,

    Dr. Amy Crouse

    Dr. Crouse is Interim Superintendent of the Loveland City School District

    Loveland Magazine
    Published by David Miller

    We are celebrating and proud to be a member of the Ohio News Media Association along with more than 250 Ohio daily and weekly newspapers including, The Columbus Dispatch, Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal, Dayton Daily News, and The Toledo Blade. Loveland Magazine was the first “digital only member”.

  • Gentry says only politics played into the absence of three council members

    Gentry says only politics played into the absence of three council members

    by Shanda Gentry,

    Once again the citizens of Loveland were denied, by three council members, the right to undertake the business of the city. This is the second meeting of 2017 where, from my perspective, the same three council members failed their oath to the citizens of Loveland.  Loveland Charter outlines that two council meetings are required to occur, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

    In researching the absences of councilmembers during the last four years, there has never been a time where three council members were missing for a monthly meeting.

    • There were only 3 times that 2 council members were out for a required charter council meeting

    I also looked at what percentage of meetings councilmembers missed during their time on council (this specific calculation is the only way to determine what affect their absences has had on council) because a straight numbers calculation over different periods is not meaningful.  

    • Two council members have missed almost 17% of the required charter meetings, only one is currently on council – Steve Zamagias
    • One council member has NEVER missed a required charter council meeting – Kathy Bailey
    • Another council member has only missed one meeting in the last four years, the one where that absence caused a lack of quorum- Vice Mayor Angie Settell
    • Rob Weisgerber has missed 10% of meetings, Ted Phelps has missed 7.78% while Pam Gross has only missed 5.56% of required charter council meeting during the previous four years.

    Based on this review I can am left to believe that only Politics played into the absence of three council members for one required by charter council meeting.  Loveland fails when the business of the city is disrupted by officials who sign a pledge to follow the Charter of our city and then fail to live up to that pledge.

    Shanda Gentry is a twenty-year resident of Loveland

    More Background:

    Golladay says three blind mice Settell, Gross, and Zamagias must fully explain their absence immediately

    No Council quorum – no meeting

    Off and on again Council meeting for Tuesday?

    City council no-shows: “Alignment of planets” or “Act of political cowardice?”

    Rob Weisgerber: “Their absence was intentional.”

  • Download and Print Loveland’s Fall Brush Collection Schedule

    Download and Print Loveland’s Fall Brush Collection Schedule

    Print this Schedule for your refrigerator

    If leaf or brush piles do not comply with the below instructions and are left, or piles do not appear until after the scheduled collections, residents may go to City Hall to receive a voucher to drop-off a load of yard waste to Evans for free.

    Loveland, Ohio – The 2017 Fall brush collection program will begin on Monday, November 13, and will run for five weeks. Brush must be placed at the curb no later than Sunday night of the scheduled week of each collection.

    November 13: Area of the City that has a Monday trash pickup.

    November 20: Area of the City that has a Tuesday trash pickup.

    November 27: Area of the City that has a Wednesday trash pickup.

    December 4: Area of the City that has a Thursday trash pickup.

    December 11: Area of the City that has a Friday trash pickup.

    The following are guidelines established for the brush pick-up program:

    1. Limbs cannot exceed 10” in diameter at the cut section.
    2. Small twigs and sticks should be bundled with twine in bundles 12” in diameter. Twigs or sticks can also be placed in a container at the curb, but no other yard waste should be in the containers. Please, no loose piles of sticks and debris.
    3. Limbs should be placed at the curb with the cut section facing the street and all limbs should be facing the same direction. This makes it easier and faster to handle.
    4. Brush must be placed at the curb or edge of roadway. Do NOT place brush in the roadway, gutter, ditches, or on sidewalks. Do NOT block fire hydrants.
    5. No leaves, pine needles, grass clippings, or other yard waste will be collected.

    Any material not meeting these requirements cannot be collected and will be left at the curb.

    Wood chips will be available again this year. Anyone in the City who would like a full load of wood chips should call 513-707-1439.

    Outside the regular pick-up schedule, residents are encouraged to come to City Hall to get a free voucher to drop off any yard waste to Evans Landscaping.

    Click here for illustrated instructions on how to leave out your brush for pick-up.

    See also the 2017 Fall Leaf Pick-up Schedule and print it for your refrigerator