Back Row: Andrew Breese, Evan Patterson, Tyler Huff, Ronan Mirza, Art Jarvis, Kim Jarvis, Austin Jarvis, Mike Broadwater, Matt McCarthy
Front Row: Katy Wilbur, Elly Steinbrunner, Courtney Keyser, Campbell Massey Grace Haught, Sydney Jenkins, Faith Daugherty, Craig Murnan, Brady Steiner
Loveland Freshman Katy Wilber drained seven threes at Indian Hill on January 18. (Loveland Magazine File Photo)
Loveland, Ohio – The 2022-2023 “3’s For Life” fundraiser collected more than 3,000 canned goods for the local LIFE Food Pantry. The fundraiser was a partnership between Jarvis Global Investments, Tigers Incorporated, Loveland Spirit Club, and the Loveland Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams.
For every 3-pointer made at Loveland basketball home games, Jarvis Global Investments donated 12 canned goods to the food pantry. During the 2022-2023 basketball season, 92 three-point shots were made, leading to 1,104 canned goods that were donated.
In addition to cans donated from the three-point shots, Tigers Incorporated and Loveland Spirit Club Members, Elly Steinbrunner and Brady Steiner, collected an additional 1,639 canned goods from the community, including the Loveland Meijer and Biggby Coffee locations. The total cans from the community and three-point shots totaled 2,743 canned goods, and Jarvis Global Investments provided additional cans to bring the total to 3,000.
PROUDLY SERVING HUNDREDS OF LOCAL FAMILIES EACH MONTH
Samuel Smith operates a camera out of the back of a truck in San Diego, California. (Photo by Savannah Braswell)
Since leaving Loveland in 2018 for the prestigious New York University, Sam Smith has been cinematographer on numerous projects including Crimson Ties, directed by Francesca Scorcese.
A slash of Edward Hopper-esque smoggy evening light outlines a working-class mother, hunched over a sewing machine. A split composition: out of focus in the background of her 1956 New York tenement apartment, her children hug their father.
Bobby, 11, donning a school uniform, stands over the camera with a note in her hand. A low angle, wide-lens shot might indicate confidence. But not here. The note fills the frame and holds the power. Her body looks awkward and distorted—her hands are too big, torso too long, head too small.
These are two images from Heartbreak on Murray Hill, a short film to be photographed by Loveland local Samuel Wright Smith. The movie is the true story of the director’s (Malcolm Quinn Silver-Van Meter) grandmother’s childhood breakup in 1956 immigrant NYC. Samuel Smith will act as the eyes of the film, sculpting light, movement and framing.
For as long as he can remember, Samuel Wright Smith has had a camera glued to his face. When he first found himself in the tight-knit Cincinnati film scene, he was only 14. Smith spoke about his roots:
“Making a film takes a village. I am indebted to organizations like The Cinedepenent Festival, The Underground Academy, Loveland Magazine, the Overture Awards/Artswave, and the many Cincy mentors and patrons of the arts. Cincinnati offered the impetus to realize my dreams. It feels fitting that my biggest project yet is about community.”
Since leaving Loveland in 2018 for the prestigious New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Smith has been cinematographer on numerous projects including Crimson Ties, directed by Francesca Scorcese, which premiered at Tribeca. In 2020, at only age 19, he published a photo book titled Abandoned Cincinnati through Fonthill Publishing.
Samuel Wright Smith is the author of Abandoned Cincinnati, a 2019 photo/commentary book available in Cincinnati bookstores and online through Amazon. The book explores the history, beauty, and implications of Cincinnati’s vacant structures.
Recently, Smith shot a feature film with the Secoya indigenous community in the Ecuadorian rainforest. His work has garnered attention at other major festivals including Nashville Film Festival and Beverly Hills Film Festival.
For Heartbreak on Murray Hill, the crew will build a replica 1956 tenement apartment. Smith describes the style as “warm realism”. Pulling inspiration from American Realist painters, he intends to create a style that is bold, believable, and magical.
Heartbreak on Murray Hill is the story of 11-year-old Bobby and her first breakup in 1950s NYC. It is based on a true story.
Heartbreak is set to be one of NYU’s most ambitious thesis films ever. Seeking an indie budget of $150k, the film is fiscally sponsored and donations are tax-deductible.
“Writing and photographing for Loveland Magazine in high school opened my eyes to the possibility of meaningful work through the lens of a camera. I owe so much of where I am to David Miller, the LM publisher. So many peers, teachers and community organizers in the Loveland community gave me the push to pursue my dreams. I can’t believe that this is my life now. Living off of art seemed impossible once. But thanks to community: here I am,” said Smith.
“Sam started as a Loveland Magazine Intern while he was still attending Loveland High School and soon was paid for his skillful work. I was still able to hire Sam a few times for special projects after he went to NYC to study. Since the day we were first introduced his photographic eye and writing has always seemed magical,” said Loveland Magazine Managing Editor, David Miller. “I cannot wait to see this new film and really wish the team success in securing the funding they need and do hope the Loveland and Cincinnati community will support Sam’s career.”
Loveland, Ohio – On Wednesday night the Loveland High School Wind Ensemble performed four compositions in the Ronald G Dewitt Auditorium. The theme of the concert was, “Timbres, Textures, and Tessituras”.
Loveland, Ohio – The #25 seed Loveland Tigers Men’s Basketball Team begins their journey into the State tournament tonight at 6 PM. The game is at Fairfield High School. Loveland had a first-round bye and will face #5 seed Princeton who defeated #32 seed Edgewood 61-24 to advance into the second round.
The Tigers finished the ECC regular season in 6th place with a 7-9, 10-12 record. Brayden Frietch (11.5 season average), Andrew Breese (10.7 season average), and Jack Sauer (10 season average ) are the top Tiger scorers.
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland High School Men’s Bowling team went wire to wire this season and won the 1st ever ECC Bowling Tournament on Saturday. Based on the regular season and tourney play, Loveland walked away with ECC Championships. Loveland finished the regular season 9-0, and 15-2 overall.
Brady Burns averaged 205.7 and Wyatt Glassmeyer 186.3 in the ECC tournament. Burns made the ECC Conference All-Tournament Team with a 617 tournament series.
No 8 seed Loveland advanced in the State tournament Wednesday night in a game played at Lakota East High School by defeating #16 seed Oak Hills. Josie Early led all scorers in the 48-34 contest with 16 points. She was 7 for 9 from the charity stripe. Charity is a misnomer when it comes to Early. She more than earns those trips to the foul line almost never seeing a clear way to the rim as defenses double-team and collapse on her trips inside the circle. The Senior 5’7″ guard pulled down 5 rebounds and stole the ball from the Highlanders 4 times.
Ten of Olivia Rabe’s 14 points were a result of her perfect 10-10 night at the foul line. Rabe is a 6’2″ Senior.
Senior Forward Olivia Rabe also earns each of her trips to the foul line. She was 10 for 10 against Oak hills.
Mason (15-1, 23-1) advanced after beating Anderson 60-27 on February 5 and this past Wednesday evening by beating Northwest 67-8. Mason’s only loss was on December 7th when they traveled to Lakota East, 52-48. The Comets are on a 17-game win streak. Mason won the GMC conference title. Mason’s top scorer is Sophmore guard #20, Madison Parrish who scored 28 in Mason’s 63-62 win at Princeton on January 11. She averages 13.3 points.
The Tigers are 11-5, 17-5 for the season, and finished ECC competition # 3.
The Tiger vs Comets game is on Tuesday, February 21 at 5 PM and will be played at Harrison High School.
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 – Loveland City School District has been awarded nearly a half million dollars in the latest round of the Ohio K-12 School Safety Grant program. The state funding will support improvements to safety security upgrades across the district.
“The safety of our students is our greatest responsibility, and receiving state support for our efforts will help tremendously. We appreciate Governor DeWine and the General Assembly’s dedication to the Ohio K-12 School Safety Grant program,” Superintendent Mike Broadwater said in a news release from the District.
Loveland Superintendent Mike Broadwater
The grant provides $461,250 to pay for security system improvements across the district. This grant will allow for the installation of additional security cameras and equipment. The grant will also provide funds for new safety technology on all district school buses according to the release.
This is the fourth round of the Ohio K-12 School Safety Grant program. Of all school districts in Hamilton County, Loveland received the fourth-highest grant funding in this current round. Loveland also received $100,000 in the second round of the program, which was used to replace the public address system at Loveland Primary and Loveland Elementary Schools.
• Loveland Early Childhood Center is earmarked for $65,225 in this latest round.
• Loveland Elementary is earmarked for $50,000 in this latest round.
• Loveland High School is earmarked for $100.000 in this latest round.
• Loveland Intermediate School is earmarked for $97,625 in this latest round.
• Loveland Middle School is earmarked for $98,400 in this latest round.
• Loveland Primary School is earmarked for $50,000 in this latest round
The Goshen Local School District received $400,000 in the latest round of school safety grants. The Great Oaks Career Campus in Clermont County received $100,000.
There is a “Round Five” to be recommended in the coming weeks according to Governor Mike DeWine Ohio as part of the General Assembly’s House Bill 45.
Indian Hill Exempted Village School District had previously been awarded $299,714, Sycamore Community Schools $93,824, and Little Miami Local Schools $200,000.
Katy Wilber was 4 for 5 from the arc against Seton
Harrison, Ohio – Freshman Katy Wilber with 12 points, led the Loveland Tigers Wednesday afternoon at Harrison High School in the first round of the Southwest 2 – Division I Sectional State Tournament. Wilber was 4 for 5 shooting, all three-pointers. In the 45-37 win, Olivia Raby contributed 11.
A strong 3rd quarter allowed Seton to get back into the game and come to within 2 in the 4th, but strong shooting from the Tiger foul line protected their lead.
The # 8 seeded Tigers next travel to Lakota East High School on February 15 at 6 PM to play # 16 seed Oak Hills.
Below are game photos from the Seton, Walnut Hills, West Clermont, Springboro, and Kings competitions.
Loveland Magazine President and Publisher Cassie Mattia at her “Table of Discussions”.
by Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – “We know Grant is ‘done with cancer’ but not in the way any of us hoped for,” Sara Wolf said in 2021 after losing her son, Grant Wolf at just 7 years old to Medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor in the cerebellum region of the brain.
Grant’s twin sister, 9-year-old Julia Wolf, has made it her mission to advocate for childhood cancer research in memory of her brother. This will be the third year that Julia’s “Grant for Grant” fundraiser will be raising money with “The Cure Starts Now” for childhood cancer research.
Julia’s love for stuffed animals was abundantly apparent when immediately after my interview she went to sit with the sock monkey in our studio.
Julia came up with the idea to fundraise in memory of her brother Grant at his funeral in 2021. Julia had been worried about having a birthday without Grant by her side so she brainstormed and came up with two ideas; donate stuffed dogs to kids with cancer, as she and Grant loved to play with stuffed animals together, and raise money for childhood brain cancer research. Julia’s mom loved the idea and thought what a great way to get “Grant’s Wolf Pack” involved, a group of supporters and advocates for childhood cancer research, and other cancer organizations such as The Cure Starts Now. “She set the fundraising goal at $240. We watched the total grow, and grow and grow and knew that the Grant for Grant fundraiser was going to make a big impact,” Sara said.
Julia’s first Grant for Grant fundraiser collected $56,000 and the following year the campaign brought in $52,000.
With Julia and Grant’s 10th birthday coming up and the third year of the Grant for Grant fundraiser in full swing, Julia has been working hard to spread awareness about childhood brain cancer. Julia’s goal this year is to raise at least $50,000 for her A Grant for Grant fundraiser by her and Grant’s birthday on February 11th.
“Grant was really funny. He loved playing dogs and sports. He was the best twin brother,” Julia said to Loveland Magazine in a 2021 interview, “I really wanted to do something about finding a cure for cancer so that no other kid has to go through these tough times.”
Here at Loveland Magazine, we wanted to make sure we not only continued to support Julia’s cause but also let our community of readers know how they can support the cause too, so we invited Julia into the Loveland Magazine studios for a one-on-one interview! Click below to listen to the “Send it to the Table” podcast and the on-camera interview featuring Loveland’s sweetheart, Julia Wolf!
Listen to the “Send it to the Table” Podcast by Cassie Mattia featuring Julia Wolf
Wolf Family Photos
The Cure Starts Now represents something truly different – a grassroots effort dedicated to, not just fighting one cancer, but the elimination of ALL cancers. We believe as the experts do; that in order to truly cure cancer you have to focus on: • Those cancers that are immune to treatment. • Those cancers that also affect children. • Those cancers that are the biggest bullies with the highest death rate.
Learn all about The Cure Starts Now in the video below!
SAVE THE DATE for one of Cincinnati’s most unique auctions and the premiere fundraiser for The Cure Starts Now
As the premiere fundraiser for The Cure Starts Now, the Once in a Lifetime Gala is one of Cincinnati’s most unique galas. Join over 900 guests as they enjoy a 3-course gourmet meal, open bar, a 400-package silent auction, a once-in-a-lifetime experience live auction, and entertainment. Please join us as we continue our battle against pediatric brain cancer and honor our cancer warriors.
100% of the proceeds benefit The Cure Starts Now. Thanks to events like this, The Cure Starts Now has funded $21,188,327 in pediatric cancer research and support in conjunction with our DIPG/DMG Collaborative Partners. The proceeds will benefit The Cure Starts Now, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to finding a “home run” cure for cancer through funding of pediatric brain cancer research.
Receive admission to The Cure Starts Now auction, dinner, and program. Includes complementary beer, wine, and soft drinks.
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If you have a story you would like to bring to my all-new segment, the “Table of Discussions,” where I talk about anything and everything going on locally and nationally, email me at cmattia12@gmail.com. I’d love to sit at my table with you and discuss an issue or listen to your story!
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