Loveland, Ohio – Angels by the Trail will become a permanent, brightly painted memorial wall space that forever “Celebrates Loveland’s school-aged children whose lives were cut short.”
I interviewed muralist, David Uy as he was putting away his paint and coming off a rented SkyJack on Monday. The colorful 65′ X 20′ memorial will be facing the bike trail and the Little Miami River near the Linda Cox parking lot on Karl Brown Way in Historic downtown Loveland. It is being painted on a previously bare industrial wall of the Eads Fence Company.
David said he is painting Guardian Angels or Guardian Loveland Tigers by the Loveland Bike Trail.
Stacey Lund, a Loveland resident and parent is leading the project. She said, “I am a Loveland resident, parent, and neighbor. I, like many here, am passionate about giving back to this terrific community of ours for all that it has given to me and my family.”
If you see David Uy while he is finishing the mural, do what I did and ask him if you can add a few strokes. David said he had already encouraged others to add a few sprays before he is finished.
As a way of giving back, a group of Lund’s friends are in the process of creating a special mural that is named, “Angels by the Trail”. Lund added, “The bright joyful mural will be created in celebration of the memory of school–aged children, ages 3-23 who lived in the Loveland community that have passed away much too soon.”
She gives special thanks to Dale Eads of Eads Hardware and Fence for generously allowing them to use one of their large, trail-facing walls for the project.
On the GoFundMe page created for the project, Lund said, “Our hope is that the conversion of this plain industrial wall into the “Angels by the Trail” installation will bring joy to the families of these children and those who love them and will give our community another beautiful, bright and cheerful landmark and backdrop within our special home of Loveland.”
If you would like to have an Angel’s name, a child who has passed on and was a resident of the Loveland community and was between the ages of 3-23 added to the mural, please click the following link.
The feature at the center of the mural is a large set of angel wings painted in graffiti-style swooping colors and will be “Fun, whimsical, and as special as each of our ‘Angels’ was in life,” said Lund. Angels’ names will be added throughout the design.
Is there another way I can donate other than GoFundMe and Venmo?
Lund answered: “I have a donation box at each event, or you can mail a check to 118 Bares Creek Ct, Loveland, OH 45140 made out to Angels by the Trail.
Angels by the Trail is a 501(c)(3). Follow HERE to see current fundraising events.
Stacey’s Inspiration…
My inspiration for Angels by the Trail – a community project, was inspired by Jenifer and Mark Winter’s Angel Alley in Mason. I thought we should have one in Loveland. With the help of Dale Eads, Great American Soft Wash, and City Manager David Kennedy, it became a reality.
How can you help?
Follow our Facebook Group at Angels by the Trail to find out about the fundraisers and the progress of the mural.
Share with friends and family that lost a Loveland school-aged child too soon. I would love to include their child’s name in the mural. The google form is at the bottom of the GoFundMe page. GoFundMe
Consider donating. We are truly grateful for any donation we receive from anyone who supports the idea.
Stacey’s “Why”
When I first saw Angel’s Alley in Mason, I was so touched, I felt like every community should have such a special, celebratory place. I have been touched by the loss of several children in the area. With the support of local parents who have suffered those unthinkable losses, I sought out a local artist to create the vision, including a representation of Tigers for Loveland’s school mascot and Loveland’s Little Miami River. And, I found the right wall and made it a mission to make it happen.
The GoFundMe will raise funds for the cleaning and painting of the wall itself, a bench for those wishing to visit the wall, and modest landscaping. Lund hopes that supportive businesses and community members may wish to donate.
We are truly grateful for any donation we receive from anyone who supports the idea.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Learn more about David Uy and his other most recent projects…
Loveland, Ohio – Wednesday, April 26, was the day athletes, coaches, teachers, and moms and dads gathered in the Loveland High School gym for National Spring Signing Day. It’s when student-athletes who have earned a college scholarship sign their intent to play at the next level. In this video, Athletic Director Righ Bryant talks about each student’s athletic achievements, academic success, and community involvement.
Congratulations to the following student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level:
Max Jody – Tennis-Ohio Wesleyan University
Cole Carrigan – Baseball-Mount Saint Joseph University
Owen Huynh – Volleyball-Baldwin Wallace
Olivia Raby – Basketball-Huntington University
Cayden Dyer – Cross Country/Track and Field-University of Virginia
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 – In their home opener on Monday, December 5 before the Women’s Varsity game began, former Head Coach Darnell Parker was recognized for the impact his life made on the Loveland and regional athletic community.
The evening was also a fundraiser for the Foundation set up by his daughters, Alexis and Madison Parker to raise scholarship dollars for deserving graduates.
Jessica Early (alumni parent) spearheaded the tribute night, along with help of Athletic Director Rich Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director Shayne Lyons, (alumni parent), and with the help of all the current Loveland basketball parents, coaches, and players.
Early said afterward, “We wanted to make sure that Coach Parker’s family felt our love. We wanted the girls to have the opportunity to publicly dedicate the season to Coach Parker. Our Loveland community and basketball program were so greatly impacted and inspired by Darnell.”
Here is a LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video from December 2021 the night before Coach Parker went to the Cleveland Clinic for cancer surgery.
Split-the-pot raffle tickets and half-court shot tickets were sold throughout the JV and Varsity games.
You can continue to donate to the Darnell Parker Memorial Athletic Scholarship…
If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, information will be available in Spring 2023 to apply.
If you would like to contribute to the Darnell Parker Memorial Athletic Scholarship, click here. Donations may also be venmo’d to @Dana-Parker-41 or checks made payable to S3C, Inc. may be mailed to 6187 Cardington Place, West Chester, OH 45069.
Coach Parker told Cassie Mattia in January 2022, “This community needs a win, and I have to deliver it to them.” He said it with his legendary smile when Mattia interviewed him for a “What’s In Loveland’s DNA” interview.
Mattia said at the time, “Coach Parker has certainly become a big part of the Loveland community spreading positivity among his student-athletes and the cancer community. There’s no question that Coach Parker is a part of ‘What’s in Loveland’s DNA!”
Loveland, Ohio – From all accounts and thousands of smiles, Loveland’s 2nd Annual Oktoberfest was a successful community event.
Watch this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video chocked full of images of your family, friends, and neighbors enjoying themselves in Historic Downtown last Friday and Sunday.
I like digging holes and hiding things inside them When I grow old, I hope I won’t forget to find them ‘Cause I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
I build a home and wait for someone to tear it down Then pack it up in boxes, head for the next town running ‘Cause I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
And a thousand times I’ve seen this road A thousand times
I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots
I like standing still, boy, that’s just a wishful plan Ask me where I come from, I’ll say a different land But I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
I count gates and numbers, then play the guessing game It’s just the place that changes, the rest is still the same But I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
And a thousand times I’ve seen this road A thousand times
I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots
Loveland, Ohio – If you were in the parade you’ll probably see yourself! Here are the video and still photos of Loveland’s 4th of July Parade from the vantage point along West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District.
All still photos were taken by Loveland Magazine photographer Sean Behling.
Here are additional photos that were taken by Sean Behing in Nisbet Park in the Downtown Historic District earlier in the day.
David Miller is the Publisher and Editor of Loveland Magazine
David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – The gym we were in Friday evening is named after one of the more beloved, former Loveland High School teachers, Charles (Chuck) R. Schmidt who was inducted into the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2008. This Friday I went there to record the introduction of the two newest members. As they were introduced at halftime of the Varsity Men’s game vs. Turpin, the announcer, Stu Shestina, read an impressive list of the pair’s athletic accomplishments and told the fans where they are now in their life after their glory days as former Tigers.
The Loveland High School Hall of Fame inductees were Jeffrey Roades (1971) and Steve Walker (1989).
by David Miller
David Jonathan Creative
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