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Part Three: Did You Know about all the new and old in Historic Downtown Loveland?

Facts About Loveland’s Infamous Businesses You Never Knew Until Now!

Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland

Loveland, Ohio – Our journey through Loveland’s Historic Downtown District has come to an end with our final segment of DID YOU KNOW? (Read Part 1 & 2).

The narrow path leading to Historic Downtown’s, 5 Barrel Brew house.

Loveland is known for promoting businesses that have a story, whether it’s about family or in support of the community. DID YOU KNOW Loveland has its very own brewery right off the Little Miami Bike Trail? Narrow Path Brewing Company, located in a 60 year old building at 106 Karl Brown Way is a 5 Barrel Brew house that’s mission is to craft excellent beer while supporting Loveland as a community and other non-profit organizations. Narrow Path has a team of top notch, experienced brew masters who currently have 9 beers on tap with 3 additional experimental taps that the team created themselves from scratch! Some examples of their beers on tap are The Tire Patch IPA, Coconut Porter, Trail Chaser, River Hopper and their experimental tap Orange Vanilla Cream Ale. DID YOU KNOW a large portion of Narrow Path’s earnings go towards organizations that are working hard to affect change in the lives of people both locally and globally? Narrow Path held its First Annual Home Brew Competition on November 3^rd that will benefited CancerFree Kids. Along with proceeds going towards one of their missions, “Cause,” they will also be achieving another one of their missions, “Community,” by brewing the winning beer in house.

The stairs to the The Crusader at The Works Pizza.

Who doesn’t love pizza? Loveland most certainly does being that its home to one of the most well-known pizza joints in Ohio. DID YOU KNOW The Works Pizza building was built in 1905 and was used as a water filling station for steam locomotives? A bit later in Loveland history The Works building was used as the firehouse and public works facility. Owners Scott and Jamie Gordon, who were both born and raised in Loveland, can remember visiting the facility in high school during Homecoming class float building activities. DID YOU KNOW The Works Pizza is home to an authentic 1921 Pullman Passenger car called “The Crusader?” The Works enables guests to book private parties on the passenger car that can now seat up to 36 people. The Works Pizza has a number of specials on their menu that guests from all over come to enjoy, such as The Breakfast Pizza, The Works Pizza, The Commish Pizza, The Pizza Fries, Calzones and The Works Burger.

Lyle’s Bikes, Brews & BBQ is another eatery right on the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown.

A restored Police call box has been added to the Firefighters Memorial along the bike trail.

As you venture down the Loveland Bike Trail you will find an assortment of restaurants that cover just about every type of food. In the past year there has been a new wave of bike trail restaurants that have opened their doors, one of them being Lyle’s Bikes, Brews & BBQ. DID YOU KNOW Lyle’s Bikes, Brews & BBQ was previously named Trailside Smokehouse? As of July 4th, Lyle and family renovated the property adding a few upgrades to the outdoor area, a brand new menu, featuring pulled pork and chicken fresh off the smoker, and of course a new line up of performers for their live music segments. Some of Lyle’s menu items include, The Pulled Pork Quesadilla, The Smokehouse Nachos, The Pulled Pork Chili, The Smoked Chicken Wrap and The Cuban Sandwich. DID YOU KNOW Lyle’s menu includes Dog Treats? Lyle’s BBQ is completely dog friendly! Lyle’s menu offers Fido’s Freezzys Dog Treats, which are frozen dog treats made with yogurt, peanut butter and banana.

The newly renovated Firefighter’s Memorial is also along the Loveland Bike Trail.

DID YOU KNOW Loveland’s Firefighter Memorial includes a section of an I-beam from the North Tower of the World Trade Center that was positioned so that the rust would stain the pillar it sits on?

One of the new additions to the Firefighters Memorial is a restored fire call box.

All around Downtown Loveland there is history. From buildings from the 1900’s to memorials representing Loveland’s most loved individuals, the town does not fall short of historic scenery. DID YOU KNOW Loveland’s coveted Firefighter’s Memorial has been completely renovated over the last few months? In 1997 the Firefighter’s Memorial was built to represent the Loveland-Symmes Fire Firefighter’s commitment to “Never Forget.” Recently contractors along with volunteers have added stamped concrete walkways, new lighting, irrigation and landscaping. DID YOU KNOW Loveland’s Firefighter Memorial includes a section of an I-beam from the North Tower of the World Trade Center? Decorating the memorial is also, a time capsule vault that contains past LSFD’s badges and uniforms, copies of local newspapers and department documents from 1997. On top of the concrete vault is a bell from the Riverboat Reuben Springer, which served as the alarm for Loveland’s firefighters to respond to an emergency until 1934.

After the devastating Memorial Day Fire in Loveland, downtown has placed a strong focus on rebuilding those businesses that were affected. DID YOU KNOW the building that was most affected by the Loveland Fire is nearly completely renovated and ready to be opened as Paxton’s sister restaurant, Ramsey’s Trailside? Ramsey’s, named after William Ramsey who purchased 189 acres of land in 1848 that later became Loveland, will feature indoor, outdoor and rooftop dining as well as a vegan friendly menu. The goal of the brand-new restaurant will be to not only “unite carnivores and vegans,” but also give them healthier menu options. DID YOU KNOW Ramsey’s will have a separate grill dedicated just for vegans? Ramsey’s Trailside has not yet released their menu, but it’s sure to be hit with the new age foodies!

Read more about Ramsey’s Trailside and watch this interview with the owners.

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November 14, 2018
Loveland Police officers may look a little scruffy this month

Loveland Police Chief Sean Rahe is not shaving during No Shave November in honor of former Chief Dennis Reese.

Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland Police officers may look a little scruffy this month. The Department, and the Loveland Police Officer’s Association, are participating in the national movement, No Shave November. No Shave November began as a social awareness campaign for those suffering from cancer.

Former Loveland Chief Dennis Rees was a founding member of The Shield Ohio.

Chief Sean Rahe said, “The LPD family just lost retired Chief Dennis Rees to a long battlewith cancer and we wanted to do something special to remember him. One of the officers pointed out Denny was famous for his rather robust mustache, so we thought it was a great idea to join No Shave November for Denny.” (Former Loveland Police Chief Dennis “Denny” Rees passes)

The normally clean shaven Chief Rahe.

The Loveland Police Officers’ Association chose The Shield Ohio as their November charity. Chief Rees was a founding member of The Shield Ohio, which provides financial assistance to police officer’s families when as officer is killed, or badly injured, in the line of duty. Each officer participating in No Shave November is donating one dollar each day to The Shield Ohio. The Association made a separate donation of $1,000 to the charity. The officers are hoping their facial hair will begin conversations about The Shield Ohio and awareness for its mission throughout the month.

Rahe said this is the first time he has let his facial hair grow and, “It itches.”

For more information please visit No Shave November at https://no-shave.org/ and The Shield Ohio is at https://www.theshieldohio.com/.

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This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is Loveland Police Chief Sean Rahe telling City Council on Tuesday about his friend and colleague, former Loveland Chief Dennis Reese and why the department is participating in No Shave November and raising money for The Shield Ohio.

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November 13, 2018
Honoring the Heroes of World War I

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War. Dive into the history and heroism of those who served with this special list of books at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

https://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/booklists/worldwarI/

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November 11, 2018
Jessie Gibbins is last athlete standing (running) for LHS

by Matt Huether

Loveland, Ohio – The Fall Sports season is coming to a close for all except one athlete, Freshman Cross Country runner, Jessie Gibbins, competes at the State Championships Saturday at 3 PM in Hebron, Ohio at the National Trail Raceway.

Jessie’s Coach, Steve Nester, answered some questions for us.

1) Have you ever had an athlete qualify for state? If so how many?

I’ve had the good fortune of coaching many runners who have advanced to State Championships as a direct effort of their hard work. I am exceedingly proud of Jessie for reaching the pinnacle of our sport. She is a wonderful person and runner.

2) What advice would you give Jessie going into this meet?

My advice to her would be to simply enjoy the moment. This is a tremendous accomplishment, especially as a Freshman. Jessie earned the right to be with the best of the best competing at the Ohio State Cross Country Championship.

Jessie got to state by placing 22nd at the Regional Championships running a time of 19:06. 30. Jessie’s PR this season is 18:32.50 and was at the Centerville Saturday Night Lights meet.

Loveland Magazine would like to wish Jessie the best of luck at State and would like to congratulate her on a great season and a great start to her career.

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November 8, 2018
Loveland Students celebrate Red Ribbon Week

Students at Loveland Intermediate School created paw prints, declaring they are “PAWsitively Proud” to be drug free.

District-wide initiative to embrace drug-free and healthy lifestyle

Loveland, Ohio – The national Red Ribbon campaign reached students at Loveland October 23-31, with activities focused on living drug-free and healthy lives. Under the theme of “Life is your journey, travel drug free,” all students – from the Kindergarteners to the high school seniors – were engaged in age-appropriate activities to reinforce the importance of doing the right thing and making the right choices.

“It is important to celebrate Red Ribbon Week to make sure that the facts the students are getting are indeed the facts,” said Jayson Bruce, Loveland Middle School assistant principal and athletic director. “We know that the younger we can educate our youth, the more likely they are to not experiment with drugs and alcohol. It is also important for our students to understand that those that do not try or use are in the majority. It’s all about starting great conversations.”

Second year that the Loveland High School Student Council developed and led the activities at the high school.

With themed dress-up days, drug and bully-free wristbands, stickers and announcements, a series of anti-drug messages were shared daily with the students. It was the third annual Red Ribbon Week for the district and the second year that the Loveland High School Student Council developed and led the activities at the high school.

“Red Ribbon week is a fun, interactive way to keep students informed and on the right path early on so we can all keep our journeys through life drug free!” said Student Council Member and LHS Senior Grace Powell.

Earlier in the month, the Student Council also worked with Loveland Educating Against Alcohol and Drugs (LEAAD) and PreventionFIRST! – a Cincinnati-based coalition addressing youth substance abuse – to present a program focused on juuling, vaping, and opioids to the ninth graders at Loveland.

Student at Loveland High School celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a “Lei off Drugs” theme on Friday, October 26.

“Newly released statistics by the CDC are alarming – although tobacco is still the leading cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States, almost five million middle and high school students in our country use at least one tobacco product,” said Loveland District Nurse Judy Leamy. “JUULs, e-cigarettes with some of the highest nicotine content, have exploded in popularity especially among teens, with a nearly 800 percent increase in sales last year compared to 2016.”

The work of educating students and families about drugs and alcohol continues throughout the year with programs like “Right Under Your Nose” (RUYN), which offers parents and other adults in the community information on the negative outcomes of drugs, how to spot the signs of use, and how to talk to youth about drugs and alcohol. Children with parents who regularly talk about the dangers of drugs are 42 percent less likely to use drugs compared to those that don’t, but only about 25 percent of teens report actually having these conversations at home. Stay tuned for information on LEAAD and RUYN events planned for the school year.

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November 8, 2018
Loveland District kicks off finance committee work in facilities master planning process

Building Tiger Nation in full motion

Loveland, Ohio – The Building Tiger Nation Finance Committee met on Thursday, October 18, to begin its deep dive into school finance. The meeting, which was the first in a series of monthly meetings to be held over the next several months, was open to the public and specifically designed to assist community members develop an understanding of how school funding relates to Loveland taxpayers.

Loveland City School District Treasurer Kevin Hawley

“The information shared at this meeting was focused on who we are as a community, taking into account tax base and income,” said Loveland City School District Treasurer Kevin Hawley. “As we move forward, we will continue to inform our community about school finances, but will also answer questions and gather input on choices that will need to be made with regard to community financial support. The ultimate goal of the committee is to make a recommendation on the best funding package for the master plan to the school board this coming spring, after evaluating all the options.”

According to the District:

“Takeaways from the data presented at the meeting include the information that the Loveland City Schools District, which serves five communities and is one of the largest in the area, has a low level of debt in comparison to similar districts. For every dollar generated from property tax revenues in Loveland, $0.92 come from residential property, versus only $0.08 from commercial property. Loveland residents, which are among the wealthiest in Ohio, have shown extraordinary support for the schools by approving nearly 80 percent of levy requests on the first ask.”

The next meeting in the series is scheduled for November 15, 6:30 PM.

“The initial Finance Committee meeting was highly informative for everyone in the room, not just those with a specific interest or expertise in finance,” said Loveland Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “The information was extremely helpful in the context of where we are in our master planning process. As an example, it was eye opening to see how heavily local school revenue falls on residential property owners in Loveland in comparison to many surrounding district that have a higher commercial base to generate taxes. My hope is that our community takes advantage of these opportunities to come together, learn, ask questions, and lend their voices in this important process.”

The next meeting in the series is scheduled for November 15, 6:30 PM. and will be held in the Loveland Middle School media center.

All residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

The discussion will center around how much Loveland residents pay in taxes relative to other school districts, and ways to compare Loveland with neighboring communities and other high-performing school districts. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

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November 8, 2018
Loveland High School Senior Richard Mendoza honored by College Board and Scholarship America

Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District announced that Loveland High School (LHS) Senior Richard Mendoza, has earned recognition by the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) for scoring among the top 2.5 percent of Hispanic and Latino PSAT/NMSQT test takers in our region of the country.

The NHRP, which is administered by College Board and Scholarship America, annually recognizes about 5,000 of the more than 250,000 Hispanic and Latino students who take the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year. Students who achieve the minimum required Selection Index Score on the test and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the middle of their junior year are eligible for nomination to the program. Although the NHRP does not directly include any financial awards or scholarships, it identifies academically outstanding Hispanic/Latino students and colleges may offer their own awards based on student status.

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November 8, 2018
[Kelly Armentrout] Hopes is to generate a wildlife friendly landscaping plan for Loveland

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

My name is Kelly Armentrout, I am a Miami University graduate student and Loveland resident. I am completing a project this semester on Loveland residents’ landscaping practices. The goal of my project is to see how Loveland residents use their yard and how they feel about the wildlife that utilizes it as well.

My hope is to generate a wildlife friendly landscaping plan for our community to use. I was wondering if you could possible share the link below with all of your friends to help generate more Loveland participants. My goal is to receive at least 200 responses by November 25th.

The survey is anonymous and very short, the raw data will only be used within my graduate class. Thank you very much in advance!

Link to survey:

https://tinyurl.com/LandscapingPracticesSurvey

Thank you,

Kelly Armentrout

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November 8, 2018
Loveland Police and Fire celebrate much needed renovations

The Loveland Safety Service Center was a busy polling location yesterday during the mid-term election.

Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland

Loveland, Ohio– For nearly 20 years, The Loveland Safety Center has been committed to providing the best emergency services to the community of Loveland. Now the local police and fire department are finally being rewarded with much needed renovations to the emergency hub located at 126 South Lebanon Road.

The Loveland Safety Center has been the home to both The Loveland Symmes Fire Department and The Loveland Police Department since 1998. The center has also provided a place for many other local operations such as, The Loveland Mayor’s Court, Loveland’s Emergency Operations Center, a polling location for Hamilton County Board of Elections, many training events and a natural disaster emergency shelter location. In 2004, the roof of the safety center collapsed taking down an entire section of the building. Surprisingly, since the roof collapse there hasn’t been any major repairs made making the employee living and working conditions not compliant with professional standards. Chief of Police, Dennis Sean Rahe, says the renovations are long overdue.

“The repairs to the center are vital to its continued operations. The roof of the Safety Center is a combination of pitched metal and flat membrane. The flat roof portion has not been significantly repaired or replaced in over twenty years and leaks on a regular basis,” Rahe explained, “The water that intrudes into the internal workings of the building continues to cause even more damage. The Center has seven roof mounted heating and ventilation systems that are also more than twenty years old. They require repair several times a year to keep in operation. In addition, the City included several security enhancements after an audit by the Department of Homeland Security.”

The Center has seven roof mounted heating and ventilation systems that are also more than twenty years old.

Chief Rahe joined the Loveland Police Department in 1998 after serving as a Hamilton County Sheriff Deputy for a year.

“After joining the department, I became active in in bike patrol and served as a field training officer. I was promoted to Sergeant in 2007 and Captain in 2010. I was appointed the Chief of Police in 2016. I received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, attended the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, and graduated from the Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) program,” Rahe said.

In 2018, the City of Loveland finally added funding to the budget for significant Safety Center renovations.

“In July 2018 The City of Loveland secured the architect services of McGill Smith Punshon to design the necessary repairs. Major repairs are needed on the heating and ventilation system, roof, and parking lot. The project also includes construction to bring Safety Center prisoner processing, evidence, armory, and employee living and working conditions into compliance with professional standards. Finally, lighting and security enhancements are planned for the campus,” Rahe said.

The Loveland City Council approved a bond for up to 1.35 million dollars to complete all the repairs to the Safety Center. In addition, The City of Loveland and The Loveland Symmes Fire Department applied for a FEMA grant for the Safety Center project.

According to Chief Rahe the benefits of the project are endless.

“The entire Loveland community will benefit from these repairs. Although the City team members use the facility the most, the Safety Center is used for a variety of public community events,” Rahe shared, “It is the primary method the community members use to interact with the Loveland Police and Loveland Symmes Fire Department administration offices. The three primary repairs to the heating and ventilation, roof, and concrete will ensure our community can park at the Center, have heat and air conditioning, and a roof that is not leaking on them. The security enhancements will ensure the safe and continued operations of the facility. Finally, the lighting efficiency enhancements will save the community money in operating costs,” Rahe said.

Not only will the upgrades to the Loveland Safety Center naturally make the building safer for the employees working inside, but it will also allow law enforcement and emergency responders to exceed the Loveland community’s needs and expectations.

“We are proactively looking forward to our community’s emergency service needs for the next twenty years. Law enforcement is being asked to provide more services than ever, to do some quickly, professionally, and cost effectively. LPD is continuously looking for ways to meet, and exceed, our growing community’s needs,” Rahe explained, “Twenty years ago the Loveland Police Department held prisoners at the Safety Center, processed their own evidence, and did not have any need for an armory. Today, LPD no longer keeps arrested persons at the Safety Center, we never process evidence (that is transported to a State of Ohio crime lab,) and we now train with a wide variety of tools, equipment, and evidence, each which have specific storage needs.”

Loveland Symmes Fire Chief, Otto Huber, also weighed in on the Safety Center renovations and how excited both the police and fire department are about the upgrades.

As we move forward to upgrading the building to meet the needs of both agencies today and into the future we are excited about continuing to share the facility with the Loveland Police.

“Twenty years ago, the Police and Fire Departments merged their operations under one roof. At that time, the Police Department was in City Hall and the Current Fire Station on Lebanon Road needed to be replaced,” Huber said, “A committee of police officers and firefighters met for several months to design the current Safety Center. Several meetings were held with the public on the location and design of the facility. At that time, the public and the Council chose the current location and design from three different options. For the Fire Department, it has been a great experience being alongside our counter parts in the Police Department. As we move forward to upgrading the building to meet the needs of both agencies today and into the future we are excited about continuing to share the facility with the Loveland Police.“

The Loveland Safety Center renovations are expected to be completed in the summer of 2019. If you would like to explore the world of the Loveland Police Department or the Fire Department you can visit Loveland Ohio Police Department or Loveland Symmes Fire Department on Facebook.

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November 7, 2018
Love-the-Land by Stephen McClanahan

Meet Loveland Magazine’s newest columnist. A long-time resident of Miami Township, Stephen McClanahan is retired from P&G and now active in environmental advocacy, search/rescue and emergency medical/disaster response. The title of his column will be Love-the Land.

It’s interesting how experiences come into your life that forever alter who you are. Years ago, a group of friends backpacked the Elizabeth Pass trail in Sequoia National Park, about a 50-mile loop. One day when we decided we had found a good place for camp, John and I went for an early evening scramble up a nearby boulder-strewn hill. It was good to move without packs and we were enjoying the climb over chunks of rock the size of cars.

When we summited, we discovered that we had stumbled upon a sizeable alpine lake, completely still in the fading sunlight of the cloudless day.

We sat and tried to absorb the mirrored water that was in front of us, but the silence was overwhelming, crushing us in its utter tranquility. Nothing moved, absolutely nothing. No wind, bird in flight or ripple on the water existed, a lake as quiet as the boulders that rimmed it. The complete stillness washed over us, and we too became totally silent, trying to not to disturb the beautiful, holy moment in which we were immersed. No doubt that we were on sacred ground and were deeply blessed for being in its presence.

Twenty years in the passing and I remember that time as if it were now. It is seared into my brain. When I read ‘be still and know I am God’, I begin to have a deeper understanding of what it means. Nature has a way of doing that to you, if you will let yourself be exposed.

I certainly have not had every adventure that I dream of, but I cherish every one that has come my way. Each has taught me something about life and my place in it.

In the coming weeks and months, I hope to share thoughts, experiences and moments with you that derive from my journeys out there.

In the coming weeks and months, I hope to share thoughts, experiences and moments with you that derive from my journeys out there. I hope to paint pictures for you of what lies in store for those willing to experience what is sometimes referred to as the back country. Yes, it costs some creature comforts and demands some efforts to venture into the wilderness, but what it gives in return is priceless.

As you can probably surmise from my words, I am at home in the wild; it is so utterly beautiful and majestic, and I cannot help but want to share it. By doing so, I hope to create and embolden your desire to immerse yourself in a bit of the world out there. So, let’s journey together.

November 7, 2018