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  • Courtney Hineman: How to practice Inclusion

    Courtney Hineman: How to practice Inclusion

    by Courtney Hineman

    Loveland, Ohio – In my debut broadcast of “Courtney Explains it All” I talked about what inclusion means for those with a developmental disability and what we can all do together to make life more manageable and equitable.

    In this excerpt from my original full length vlog, I talk about one of my most loved organizations, Best Buddies. I also talk about how I learned to make friends and build upon those friendships.

    I think it is important for schools and workplaces to practice inclusion by learning and teaching about different kinds of disabilities and I give some concrete examples. Also, why it is important for businesses to give employment opportunities and support employees with a disability.

    As someone who has lived with a disability all my life my desire is to explain why inclusion is important for someone with a disability.

    I hope you find my explanations and tips helpful. Thank you so much for checking out my vlog!

    “Courtney Explains It All” is a vlog on LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV that will feature my insight on different topics, issues, and interviews focused on the developmental disability community.

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    You can also watch the full episode here.

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    My desire is that you will find the following organizations helpful as we continue our journey together!

     

    Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    The Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities supports over 4,100 Butler County Residents. Supports and services are available life-long through contracts with partner agencies or directly provided by our Board.

    Founded in 1967, the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities supports over 4,100 people. Supports and services are available life-long through partner agencies or directly provided by our Board.

    Much of our services go beyond the walls of our facilities and take place in the community. The Board’s supports are geared toward the philosophy of person-centered thinking, which places the individual at the center of decisions made about the services they receive. We are committed to helping people determine their dreams and helping to make those dreams come true.

    Hamilton County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services (HCDDS) is a government social services agency established by state law. For more than 50 years, HCDDS has provided educational, vocational, and residential support and services to thousands of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD). Each year, we support approximately 7,300 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout their lives, from babies through seniors, by providing case management, monitoring service quality, and funding services provided by our community partners.

    We treat each person we serve as a unique individual and connect them to services to reflect the life they want. By collaborating with more than 1,000 certified providers, we’re able to support people to live a life that is important and meaningful to them, on their own terms.

    Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    The mission of the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities is to help those we serve expand capabilities and navigate the possibilities. We envision a culture comprised of inclusive communities where people with disabilities thrive and live a life on their own terms. Individuals and families served by the Clermont County Board of DD have the right of choice and flexibility regarding what, how and where services are provided.  Individuals and families will be empowered to make decisions, become partners and work cooperatively with professionals, and exert control over the services provided to them.

    Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    The Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides services and supports to over 2,400 people in Warren County who have developmental disabilities. The mission of the board is supporting people with disabilities and their families to achieve what is important to them. The Board employs 127 people in full and part time positions. We operate out of four locations in Warren County, and have an annual budget of $30,500,000.00. More than 65% of our revenue is derived from local levy funds.

    Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

    The mission of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (Ohio DD Council) is to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life. The Ohio DD Council operates under the authority of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act) and is a part of the Ohio DD Network. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities assists and supports the Ohio DD Council as the federally mandated designated state agency.

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    Courtney Hineman is a disability rights advocate. She is the Community Outreach Advocate at the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities and was appointed by Governor DeWine to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for the second term. She is a member of Butler County’s self-advocacy group, and enjoys participating in Best Buddies.

  • Air Quality Alert has been declared for Wednesday, Sep 11

    Air Quality Alert has been declared for Wednesday, Sep 11

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (a division of Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services) has issued an Air Quality Alert for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio and Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky.

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike or walk instead of driving
    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap
    • Avoid idling your vehicle
    • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
    • Always burn clean, seasoned wood in outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and wood stoves
    • Do not use fire pits or fireplaces for non-essential home heating on Air Quality Alert days
    • Conserve electricity

    For more information, visit www.SouthwestOhioAir.org.

    If you want more information on the air quality forecast, or other aspects of the local air quality program, contact your local air quality agency using the information above. For more information on the U.S. EPA’s AIRNow Program, visit http://www.airnow.gov.


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    Wednesday, Sep 11: 105 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone
  • The Bengals Fall in Shocking Week One Loss to the New England Patriots

    The Bengals Fall in Shocking Week One Loss to the New England Patriots

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – The hallmark of great teams is that they identify their problems and do all they can to at least fix them, or perhaps even turn them into strengths. But for the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots made it painfully clear that they have many of the same problems that plagued them in 2023. The Patriots came into Paycor Stadium and exposed Cincinnati’s flaws on their way to a 16-10 victory.

    The Bengals had the seventh-worse run defense in 2023. They allowed 2,145 yards at a clip of 4.7 yards per carry. It was a major flaw that only got worse after the departure of DJ Reader to the Lions. Though the team signed Sheldon Rankins, but his primary specialty is rushing the passer. The hope was that drafting Kris Jenkins out of Michigan might help in that department, but he was inactive against the Patriots due to injury. Essentially the Bengals banked on their existing players finding a way to be more effective in stopping the run.

    And that bet failed to pay any dividends on Sunday.

    Rhamondre Stevenson and the Patriots punished Cincinnati to the tune of 170 yards on 39 carries for a 4.4 yards per carry average. Those yards hurt the worst in the first half and then again to seal the game in the fourth quarter. Time and again Stevenson, and even journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett broke tackles and frustrated the Bengals defense on their way to tough yards and big first downs.

    The Patriots had the seventh-worst rushing attack last year and only averaged 3.9 yards per carry and a paltry nine touchdowns. And yet, the Bengals looked overmatched in every phase of the running game on defense. They were blown off of the ball bullied on numerous occasions.

    It bodes ill for future games against the likes of the Baltimore Ravens. They rushed for 185 yards on 32 carries in their loss against the Chiefs this week. Lamar Jackson accounted for 122 of those yards and is a much more dynamic athlete than Brissett, who had 32 yards of his own (for a 4.6 average) against the Bengals this week.

    The first game of the year clearly demonstrated that the Bengals’ weakness against the run hasn’t been addressed. It’s fair to say it’s unclear exactly what the plan might be to improve in that area apart from simply hoping that the defense finds ways to play better or perhaps develop a scheme to limit the damage on that front.

    It is a tale as old as time. The Bengals show up the first week of the season utterly unprepared and Zac Taylor makes excuses as to why it continues to happen. The Bengals are 1-10 in weeks one-two since Taylor has become the head coach for Cincinnati. This is yet another concerning aspect of this team that continues into 2024 without any signs of being addressed.

    Whether it was Charlie Jones’ fumble on a punt return or Tanner Hudson’s inexplicable fumble holding the ball out for anyone to take, there were plenty of instances on Sunday that made it clear this team was firing on less than all cylinders. While the players have to make plays on the field, the overall composure and tempo of a team is tied directly to the preparation and readiness instilled by the game plan put in place by the head coach going into a game. Those aspects were sorely lacking in Sunday’s game.

    Perhaps the most questionable of all of Zac Taylor’s decisions came with just 2:56 to play in the fourth quarter. It was fourth and 5 when Taylor chose not to trust in his franchise quarterback but punt the ball away to the Patriots and trust in his defense to get a stop. That defense promptly allowed the Patriots to run all over them to put the game out of reach, rather than give Joe Burrow or Ja’Marr Chase a chance to make a special play and come back to win the game.

     

    For once in what seemed like a long while, injuries weren’t the major holdup that prevented the Bengals from having a successful offseason. Burrow, Chase, Higgins, and many others were physically healthy and able to have a complete camp and preseason together to focus on 2024. But while the physical health might have been there, there were plenty of other issues that robbed this team of the necessary reps during the summer. Whether it was Higgins’ dissatisfaction with his lack of a big contract or Chase’s desire for his own mega-deal, there was never a feeling that the Bengals’ most explosive and important players were on the same page so that they would be ready to start the season off strong. And that is what we saw on Sunday, a disjointed team that looked out of sync and unprepared to win a game against a team they should have handled comfortably.

    Another major flaw in this team was their inability to run the football. One of the few rushing defenses worse than the Patriots was the Bengals’ last year. They managed just 1,527 yards at 4.0 yards per carry, the second worst rush offense in the league. They replaced Joe Mixon with Zach Moss and hoped that Chase Brown could step up to be a dynamic back.

    On Sunday the Bengals ran the ball well, at least statistically. While Cincinnati was able to manage 4.4 yards per carry, they only mustered 70 total yards on the ground. The Bengals offense operated in fits and starts overall and turnovers certainly did not help them gain any real momentum. The run game was certainly a victim of that.

    Like it or not, the Bengals will go only so far as Joe Burrow will take them. Cincinnati fans were understandably excited to see their franchise quarterback on the field for the first time since November of last year. While it was good to see Burrow’s accuracy on display, he took no chances down the field and kept it vanilla. He averaged just 5.7 yards per completion and had 164 yards passing on 21 completions.

    Whether it was the play calling by Taylor and new offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher (who has plenty of questions of his own to face after this game), Burrow’s rustiness, or even his lingering injury, Bengals fans are fair to have some trepidation about their all-pro quarterback, epically given that he had a full and healthy offseason to prepare for this game. What is most perplexing is that Burrow put up such low numbers while facing so little pressure:

    There isn’t any way to sugar coat things. The Bengals head to Arrowhead next week to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. The defending Super Bowl champions are fresh off a close but impressive win against a very good Ravens team. That have a good running back in Isiah Pacheco and a dynamic quarterback in Patrick Mahomes. If the Chiefs are allowed to run the ball with impunity, then it makes Mahomes all the more deadly in the passing game. The Bengals have a lot of work to do before next Sunday, and this loss against the Patriots clearly demonstrated that if they don’t fix those issues, things could get very ugly very quickly.

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • Nearly 1,000 Students Participated in 2024 High School Tech Internship Program

    Nearly 1,000 Students Participated in 2024 High School Tech Internship Program

    Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced that nearly 1,000 Ohio high school students participated in the 2024 High School Tech Internship program, providing them with real-world experience in tech-related roles at an early age.

    “This is how we keep our young talent in Ohio, by connecting them to employers and career paths before they leave high school,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “When we started, many employers were skeptical that high school students were up to the task but given the fact that this year we hit a record number of intern requests shows employers and students see the value of the program.”

    The High School Tech Internship program is an opportunity for high school students to participate in tech-related internships with Ohio companies in software development, data, cloud and IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and broadband/5G related roles. The goal of the program is to provide businesses with the tech talent they need while providing students with valuable work experience at an early age. Nearly 1,000 students from over 250 schools participated in this year’s program, almost doubling the number of students from the previous year.

    Lt. Governor Husted also announced today that the application period to become an intermediary through the High School Tech Internship program begins today, September 9, 2024, and closes October 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Selected intermediaries will administer the program regionally for internships taking place in summer 2025.

    High School Tech Internship Intermediaries serve as the point of contact for businesses and education entities throughout the internship process, allowing the program to be administered more collaboratively between the educational entities, businesses, and the state. Examples of intermediaries include economic development organizations, workforce and education partnerships, and other community-based groups.

    “Ohio is leading the way in innovation, driving technological advancements that have a global impact,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “These internships help establish a recruitment pipeline for businesses, while inspiring our future workforce to discover the career opportunities available to them right here in Ohio.”

    “Our students benefit when learning extends beyond the classroom and we show them how to connect their interests to marketable skills, training, and a future career,” said Stephen D. Dackin, director of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. “Providing more students with authentic, work-based applications to add to their portfolio of experiences will enrich their personal learning journeys, help them achieve success following high school, and boost Ohio’s workforce. Opening the doors to careers can change the course of a student’s understanding about what’s possible, and I’m excited about how the High School Tech Internship program will continue to elevate opportunities for more future developers, IT specialists, and innovators.”

    To apply to be a 2025 High School Tech Internship Intermediary, visit: Workforce.Ohio.gov/HSTI.

  • New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    New Episode: The Queen City Sports Podcast by Chris Ball & Mark Raines

    by Chris Ball

    Loveland, Ohio – Football is back! On this week’s episode Chris and Mark discuss the Bengals’ upcoming season and Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. They also take a look back at last weekend’s college football action for the Bearcats and Wolverines, and what fans can expect as the Cats take on Pittsburgh on Saturday, and Michigan welcomes the Texas Longhorns to Ann Arbor.

     

    Have a listen and don’t forget to leave your comments and feedback!

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    Hey readers… have an opinion about sports? How about a topic you’d like to see written about in Loveland Magazine or a thought about one of our articles?

    Just need to vent and get out your frustration about the Reds, Bengals, or any other sports issues?

    Feel free to share with an email to lovelandmagazinesports@gmail.com!

    We would love to hear from our readers, and we thank you for your support and engagement.

    Also, don’t forget to follow us at The Loveland Sports Desk at the below links:

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    Christopher Ball is a longtime Loveland resident and an attorney. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2003 and was a member of the football team before going on to become a coach’s assistant at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He has been following and rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the early 1990s and has been through the many ups and downs that fandom has wrought over the years.

  • Graeter’s Ice Cream and The Cure Starts Now Collaboration Will Hit $2 Million Raised in the Pursuit of the Homerun Cure™ for Childhood Cancer

    Graeter’s Ice Cream and The Cure Starts Now Collaboration Will Hit $2 Million Raised in the Pursuit of the Homerun Cure™ for Childhood Cancer

    Loveland, Ohio – Graeter’s Ice Cream, a 154-year-old, family owned craft ice cream company, has again partnered with The Cure Starts Now in its 16th annual campaign in support of finding the Homerun Cure™ for childhood cancer.

    Graeter’s will host its annual Cones for The Cure campaign in efforts to raise money for The Cure Starts Now Foundation and pediatric cancer research, and will offer one of its most iconic seasonal flavors, Elena’s Blueberry Pie. This classic summertime favorite was created by the Graeter’s team in support of The Cure Starts Now and will be available throughout September.

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    At the center of Graeter’s Cones for The Cure campaign is The Cure Starts Now and its mission to find the “Homerun Cure™” by focusing on pediatric brain cancer. The campaign gives ice cream lovers a unique way to support this increasingly important cause and bring hope to those in need. Since 2009, the family-owned ice cream brand has raised more than $1.9 million for the cause, which included a surprise $10,000 donation made by a customer last year, making it the very first “platinum scoop” donation. Graeter’s is excited to exceed the $2 million marker this year.

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    From September 5th through September 15th, all Graeter’s Rewards members will be eligible for a free single dip sugar cone of Elena’s Blueberry Pie ice cream through the Graeter’s app, redeemable at any of the Graeter’s scoop shops. All customers will be able to make a donation in stores or online at conesforthecure.org to support the cause. New this year, look for limited edition ice cream pies made with Elena’s Blueberry Pie ice cream as well as special “Bones for the Cure” Bark’n Blueberry dog treats for your furry friends during the Dog’s Night Out event on September 5th.  All Scoop Shops will have a limited number of pies and dog treats for purchase, while supplies last!  A portion of these proceeds from these items also help support our Cones for the Cure effort.

    “Every year we create our signature Elena’s Blueberry Pie ice cream as a limited time offer for this special partnership,” shared Chip Graeter, 4th generation co-owner of Graeter’s. “Since we first partnered with The Cure Starts Now back in 2009, we have released this flavor in efforts to raise funds to find the Homerun Cure™ for pediatric brain cancer. We’re eager to see everyone in our scoop shops enjoy some delicious ice cream and support these children and families.”

    “This partnership highlights the value of teamwork and the dollars raised are making an amazing impact,” shared Keith Desserich, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at The Cure Starts Now. “This year, we’ll reach and exceed $2 million in donations from Graeter’s Ice Cream. Graeter’s has been a fundamental partner and we are so appreciative of their entire organization and the support they put behind Cones For The Cure.”

    With the funds raised from the Cones for the Cure campaign, The Cure Starts Now has funded 17 research projects and trials. Since 2011, with the support from Graeter’s, their efforts have resulted in the tripling of expected survival times from 5 months to 18 months. The Cure Starts Now was started in Cincinnati but now has more than 48 locations worldwide and an army of over 900 families united to fight pediatric brain cancer.

    About Graeter’s Ice Cream

    Graeter’s Ice Cream, celebrating its 154th anniversary, produces craft ice cream using French Pots®, a small batch, artisanal method of production dating back over a century. Graeter’s has won the hearts of ice cream enthusiasts across the country as well as the respect of the nation’s most influential foodies. Tasted among 13 national brands, Graeter’s was voted the #1 Vanilla Ice Cream by MyRecipes.com in 2019. Famous for their signature chocolate chips, the Cincinnati-based company remains family-owned and operated and continues to handcraft ice cream 2 1⁄2 gallons at a time. Today, Graeter’s currently has 56 retail stores and ships over 300,000 pints annually for online mail-order sales and corporate gifting. Graeter’s can also be found in more than 3,000 grocery stores in 46 states. Visit www.graeters.com for more information.

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    About The Cure Starts Now

    The Cure Starts Now was started in honor of 6-year-old Cincinnati girl, Elena Desserich, and her battle with DIPG. With 48 chapters worldwide, The Cure Starts Now has quickly gained acclaim as one of the fastest growing cancer research charities and one of the first ones to advocate a homerun strategy for cancer research. Many experts believe that the lessons we learn from fighting pediatric brain cancer may in fact provide us the critical first step in winning the battle against all forms of cancer, both pediatric and adult. Since 2007, The Cure Starts Now has funded over $34 million in DIPG/DMG and Homerun Cure™ cancer research and support at institutions globally.

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  • Oktoberfest in Downtown Loveland

    Oktoberfest in Downtown Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Mark your calendars for Oktoberfest in Historic Downtown Loveland on September 13th and 14th brought to you by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance.

  • Loveland High School senior Josie Cooper selected to National Hope Squad Council

    Loveland High School senior Josie Cooper selected to National Hope Squad Council

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School senior Josie Cooper has been selected to serve on the National Hope Squad Council. Hope Squad is a nationwide peer-to-peer mental well-being and suicide prevention program that has been part of Loveland City Schools for many years.

    As a member of the National Hope Squad Council, Cooper will have an opportunity to collaborate with Hope Squad members from across the country, advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and help shape Hope Squad programming.

  • Grand Marshal Tori Morrison will lead the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 19th

    Grand Marshal Tori Morrison will lead the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 19th

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Athletic Booster’s 2024 Loveland High School Homecoming Parade will be rolling down the streets of Loveland on Thursday, September 19th, beginning at 6:30 PM. 

    The Grand Marshal of the 2024 Homecoming Parade is longtime Loveland resident Tori Morrison who the Boosters say, “Has tirelessly supported our students, athletes, and community over the years.”

    Morrison has stepped down, but organized the Homecoming Parade for ten years. She served on the Board of the Athletic Boosters for four years in roles as Vice President and Treasurer.
    “It is a big honor to be chosen as this year’s LAB Homecoming parade Grand Marshal. I have enjoyed planning the parade over the years. I have met so many great people that became my friends.”
    Tori added that she has spent countless years as a team mom for all three of her children.

    The parade begins at the new Loveland-Symmes Fire Department Health and Wellness Center/East Nature Preserve parking lot located at 227 East Loveland Avenue. The parade continues through Historic Downtown and along West Loveland Avenue before turning down Rich Road and ending at Loveland High School.

    The Loveland Middle School and Loveland Youth program participants will exit the parade route when it reaches Phillips Park.

    The annual Powder Puff football game and other Homecoming Spirit Week activities will be held at the Loveland High School stadium immediately following the parade.

    The Homecoming football game will be played on Friday, September 20th, with the Loveland Tigers taking on the Turpin Spartans. Kickoff is at 7PM.

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    Photo Album: Loveland Athletic Boosters 2015 Homecoming Parade

    Photo Album of 2017 Homecoming Parade

    Introducing LHS Homecoming 2020 COVID-19 Style! (With Videos)

    All the fun you missed at the 2019 Homecoming Weekend [W/Photos & Video] With Queen and King photos

     

     

  • [Before/After Photos] And that’s a wrap!

    [Before/After Photos] And that’s a wrap!

    Loveland, Ohio – “And that’s a wrap! Our attention to detail and careful preparation helped bring the historic Loveland B&O Railroad Depot back to life,” says Scott Fair Painting Service.

    Scott and Brandon Fair the father and son duo of Scott Fair Painting Service have completed exterior restoration work on Loveland’s iconic Loveland B&O Railroad Depot. The 117-year-old depot is owned by Martin Schickel and is located right on the Loveland Bike Trail in Historic Downtown Loveland.

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