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  • Loveland Adventurist Matt Brennan to Climb Mt. Vinson, Highest Point in Antarctica

    Loveland Adventurist Matt Brennan to Climb Mt. Vinson, Highest Point in Antarctica

    Matt Brennan, our mountain climber is at it again and Climbing with Reknowned Guide Dave Hahn

    Loveland, Ohio – Matt Brennan, local Loveland resident, has been preparing and is poised to achieve becoming the first Cincinnati man to climb of Mt. Vinson, the highest point in Antarctica. The Antarctica climb began this month on November 22, with completion set for December 14. 

    Located 660 nautical miles from the South Pole, Mt. Vinson is the highest peak in Antarctica and one of the renowned “Seven Summits.” 

    Climbing Mt. Vinson is all part of Brennan’s plan to climb all of the Seven Summits around the world. 

    Brennan, 58, set out a little more than a decade ago to climb the “Seven Summits” highest peak on each continent. As of today, he has climbed four of these summits, including Aconcagua in South America, Denali in North America, Mt. Elbrus in Europe, and Kilimanjaro in Africa.

    Mount Vinson from NW at Vinson Plateau by Christian Stangl (flickr).jpg
    Mount Vinson from northwest at Vinson Plateau (Photo from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Mt. Vinson will be number five for Brennan in his quest. And upon completion of Mt. Vinson, he will then have only two remaining: Carstenz Pyramid in Australia and the famed Mt. Everest in Asia, which Matt is scheduled to climb in the this Spring.

    On this Antarctica expedition, Brennan will be climbing with Dave Hahn, the most experienced and widely regarded Vinson guide in the world, having accomplished 29 summits at Mt. Vinson.

    “I had the privilege of climbing Denali with Dave in 2017,” said Brennan. “This time we will be scaling the ‘top of the bottom of the world. Vinson is one the most remote mountains on earth.”

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    “Every mountain is its own unique learning experience, making you develop from within,” continued Brennan. “Mt. Vinson will be no different.”

    Follow Brennan’s journey as he will post and share his progress on Facebook at MattBrennanEverest.

    The guiding company Brennan is using is Ranier Mountaineering, Inc. (RMI).

    You can also follow along on the expedition here www.rmiguides.com/blog/Mt.Vinson.

     

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  • [Photo Album] Giving Thanks 5k donates 423,000 calories and $2,500 to Loveland food pantry

    [Photo Album] Giving Thanks 5k donates 423,000 calories and $2,500 to Loveland food pantry

    Loveland, Ohio – Considering the average person burns 480 calories running or walking a 5K, 272,640 calories were burned in the White Pillars neighborhood on Thanksgiving Day morning during the Giving Thanks 5k.

    But wait there’s more…

    The 568 participants donated 423,000 calories (2000 canned goods) to the L.I.F.E. Food Pantry and donated over $2,500 as well.

    “The White Pillar’s Giving Thanks 5K has become such an amazing tradition for the residents of Loveland,” said organizer, Jen Steiner.   “The first year we started the race we had 38 people enter and this being our 5th year, we had 568 participants.”

    The event was a great opportunity to start Thanksgiving Day off on a healthy note, all while giving back to the community and was one of the larger foot races in terms of participants in a town known for sponsoring charity races on the Loveland Bike Trail. This race however, was run entirely throughout the streets of a residential neighborhood.

    Steiner said, “Several local Loveland businesses graciously donated items for a raffle. We were blessed to have the following sponsors: Loveland Krogers, Chrissy Ward, and Loveland Magazine. This race wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of all the participants and volunteers.”

    You can make your own donation to the L.I.F.E Food Pantry HERE. Perhaps you will let them know your are donating on behalf of the “Giving Thanks 5k”.

    Medals were awarded to these finishers:

    Kids (under 16)
    1st Place- Brady Steiner
    2nd Place- Jack Moeller
    3rd Place- Will Mansfield
    Adults
    1st Place- Sam Moeller
    2nd Place- Ben Moeller
    3rd Place- Kandice Powell

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  • [Preview] Loveland Women back after best season in program history

    [Preview] Loveland Women back after best season in program history

    Kate Garry who recently committed to Akron averaged 9.1 points per game last season. (file photo)

    by Matthew Huether

    Loveland, Ohio – This week’s Loveland winter sports preview will be on the Loveland Womens Basketball team. The team comes off of their best season in program history last year where they went 18-5 (10-4 conference).

    Senior Jillian Hayes averaged 15.7 points per game last year.

    Leading Loveland are Senior Marie Plitt, and Juniors Jillian Hayes and Kate Garry.

    Hayes was named First Team all ECC last year while Garry was named Second Team all ECC. Hayes averaged 15.7 points per game, 8.6 rebounds per game, 3.3 steals per game, and 1.4 blocks per game last season. Garry who who recently committed to Akron, averaged 9.1 points per game, 1.3 assists per game and 1.1 steals per game last season. Plitt who is committed to play Volleyball at Ball State averaged 6.8 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, and 1.7 steals per game her sophomore year. Plitt missed almost all of last season with an injury and hopes to have a bounce back year.

    Loveland looks to start the season off right when they open up against Wilmington at Lakota West on Sunday, November 25th at 10 AM.

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  • Old Loveland bowling alley to be home to Oasis Turf and Tree

    Old Loveland bowling alley to be home to Oasis Turf and Tree

    Loveland, Ohio – In 2014 City taxpayers, through the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) purchased the site of the closed, Loveland Lanes bowling alley. The CIC demolished the building in 2015 in preparation of looking for a buyer. In April of 2017, the CIC sold the property for $540,000 to Lebanon based Schueler Group who said they would look for investors interested in building a combination of professional/medical office and retail, including restaurant space on the 6.53-acre parcel. Construction was planned to start in April 2017.

    On August 21, by a unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan for Oasis Turf and Tree to build a 26,284 square foot office/warehouse complex (8,183 square feet of office/business space and 18,101 square feet of warehousing) that will serve as the company’s headquarters with up to 70 employees.

    The site will include a detention basin located in the northwest corner of the property and seventy-nine (79) parking spaces with three (3) handicap spaces.

    Oasis Turf and Tree is currently at 8900 Glendale-Milford Road. The new location will be at 897 Loveland Madeira Road across from the Loveland Kroger store.

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  • MAC awards Drew Plitt Offensive Player of the Week

    MAC awards Drew Plitt Offensive Player of the Week

    Drew Plitt (9) playing for the Loveland Tigers in 2013 (Loveland Magazine file photo)

    MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES WEEK TWELVE
    FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE, DEFENSIVE, SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

     

    Offensive Player of the Week:  Ball State QB Drew Plitt

    Ball State sophomore quarterback Drew Plitt (Loveland, Ohio) threw a career-high three touchdown passes on 21-26 passing for 258 yards in a 42-41 (OT) win over Western Michigan on Nov. 13.  Plitt made his second start this season and completed 80.8 percent of his passes (21-of-26), the highest percentage by a Ball State starting quarterback since Keith Wenning completed 81.8 percent (27-of-33) of his passes against Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 29, 2013.  He notched a personal-best 22-yard run in the fourth quarter to set up a touchdown and threw a 2-yard touchdown pass in overtime to give the Cardinals a 42-35 lead. (From getsomemaction.com/news)

    More of the Plitt File

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    Drew Plitt quarterbacked the Loveland Tigers to a State Div. II Championship in 2013

    2017 (R-Fr.): Started the season as the team’s No. 4 quarterback … forced into action the final five games, with three starts, due to injuries at the quarterback position … made his collegiate debut in relief during the Toledo game on Oct. 26 … scored on a four-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Rockets … earned his first collegiate start at Eastern Michigan on Nov. 2 … threw for a season-high 169 yards and two touchdowns at EMU … led the Cardinals on a touchdown drive on their second possession at Northern Illinois on Nov. 9.

    2016 (Fr.): Took a redshirt season.

    HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters from coach Fred Cranford at Loveland High … team captain and honorable mention all-district as a senior … helped the Tigers win the 2013 state title … owns the school record for career passing touchdowns (42) … completed nearly 60 percent of his passes for more than 1,400 yards and 15 scores as a senior … also ran for three touchdowns in 2015 … two-time all-conference pick … team captain and MVP for the basketball team as well … first team all-conference as a junior … a member of the National Honor Society.

    PERSONAL: Son of Steve and Julie Plitt … born Jan. 9, 1998 … one sister and one brother … full name is Steven Andrew Plitt.

    This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is of Plitt’s college signing day at Loveland High School. Watch as Athletic Director Julie Renner talks about his accomplishments.

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  • You are invited: Building Tiger Nation Community Meeting #2

    You are invited: Building Tiger Nation Community Meeting #2

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District is moving forward in its master planning process to determine the needs of the school buildings and facilities. All stakeholders in the Loveland community – parents, students, teachers, residents and businesses – are invited to attend Community Meeting #2 in the Loveland Intermediate/Middle School cafeteria (757 South Lebanon Road) on November 28, 6:30-8:30 PM.

    This is the second community meeting during the master plan assessment phase and will focus on the ability of the Loveland school buildings to accommodate the delivery of education as it compares to the stakeholder vision for the Tiger student experience and research related to 21stcentury learning. The first meeting, held in September with more than 100 community members in attendance, presented data from the physical building assessments completed over the summer.

    The purpose of the physical building assessments and educational facility evaluation conducted in 2018 is to provide data for decision-making regarding a master plan to be presented to the Loveland Board of Education in spring 2019. Community Meeting #3 is planned for January 23.

    (Registration is not required to attend.)

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  • “Old-Time Tradition” returns: Visit Santa Land in Loveland

    “Old-Time Tradition” returns: Visit Santa Land in Loveland

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  • Loveland Middle School Weekly Awards

    Loveland Middle School Weekly Awards

    7th Grade:

        Social Studies: Megan Varadachari

        Science: Nathan Toms

        Math: Nick Goldie

        English: Tegan Caney

    8th Grade: 

        Social Studies: Bella Watson

        Science: Cayden Dyer

        Math: Olivia Zirpoli

        English: Victoria Blum

    Electives:

        Phys Ed./Health: Elisabeth Sapp

        Foreign Language/STEM: Carmen Noe

        Fine Arts: Nick Young

        Music: Abby Moore

    Staff: 

        Nick Smith, Spanish

    OCTOBER PRINCIPAL’S LUNCH

    7th Grade

        Alana Freeman

        Kylie Cooper

        Riley Loomis

        Tegan Caney

        Zion Morrison

    8th Grade

        Kailey Hammer

        Paul Hocker

        Trey Fallon

        Emily Williams

        Rhys Hetzel

    Staff

        Carol Adams, Paraprofessional

        Chris Burke, 8th Grade Social Studies

        Danielle McKay, 7th Grade Language Arts

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  • [Loveland Schools] In case of inclement weather

    [Loveland Schools] In case of inclement weather

    Schools will operate on a “Closed” or “Delay” schedule in case of inclement weather

    Loveland, Ohio – This is a reminder to the Tiger Family that the Loveland City School District operates on a two-hour delay schedule for weather-related delay days. 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

    Note: For buildings currently offering breakfast, this will not be available on any snow delay days.

    The community will be notified about weather-related delays and closing through the district’s School Alerts system, the district website, on the district social media sites, which all members of the Tiger Family are encouraged to follow: Facebook (Loveland City Schools), Twitter @lovelandtigers), and through traditional media outlets.

    Contact your building should you have specific questions.

    The District will also be posting closing and delay information here in Loveland Magazine and on our Twitter page.

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  • Loveland is led by Seniors, Jalen Greiser and Matthew Toigo

    Loveland is led by Seniors, Jalen Greiser and Matthew Toigo

    by Matthew Huether

    Loveland, Ohio – The Winter Sports season is upon us and the Loveland Men’s Basketball team is looking forward to their upcoming season..

    Coach Rob Reis (File Photo)

    The Loveland Men’s Basketball team is Coached by Rob Reis. Coach Reis is in his fourth year of coaching at Loveland and holds a 29-41 record over his first three years, including a playoff win over Amelia. After a 5-18 season last year, Loveland looks to get back on track this season.

    Loveland is led by Seniors, Jalen Greiser and Matthew Toigo. Jalen was named First team all ECC last season and averaged 13.5 points per game, 5.1 rebounds a game (1.3 offensive) and  2.4 assists per game. Matthew was named Honorable Mention

    Loveland will be led by Senior, Jalen Greiser (Photo from 2017 season)

    all ECC last season and averaged 9.5 points per game and 2.3 rebounds a game. Also look for Senior Tripp Willis and Junior Alec Soth to have big impacts this season. Tripp was named Second Team all ECC last season and averaged 8.0 points per game, and 4.3 rebounds a game. Alec averaged 4.6 points per game last year and 2.2 rebounds a game.

    Loveland starts off the year at Harrison on November 30th at 7:00 PM. See the full schedule HERE.

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