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  • Caroline Ginder and Jordan Collins Awarded Seth Mitchell 2020 Scholarships!

    Caroline Ginder and Jordan Collins Awarded Seth Mitchell 2020 Scholarships!

    Cassie Mattia is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine and lives in Historic Downtown Loveland

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Students across Ohio have felt and continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the remainder of the school year canceled as well as graduation and all the fun events that go along with it, many students did not get the opportunity to be a part of their Annual Senior Night missing out on receiving Senior Awards and Scholarships.

    Steve and Connie Mitchell could not bear the thought of not giving out the annual 2020 Seth Mitchell Scholarships to the LHS Senior applicants so they decided to give the scholarships away virtually! The Mitchells usually make an annual visit into town to personally hand out the scholarships on the Senior Award Night.

    Connie and Steve’s, son and decorated war hero, LHS graduate, Captain Seth Mitchell was killed on October 26th, 2009 at age 30 when two helicopters collided while he was supporting combat operations in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. At the time of tragedy, Captain Mitchell was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, and was part of the Marine Corp HMLA 367 Scarface unit. Captain Mitchell piloted an AH-1 Super Cobra helicopter.

    Seth volunteered for the fatal mission.

    If you would like to learn more about Captain Mitchell’s story click on the links below to access Loveland Magazine stories of the past about Mitchell.

    Please join us Saturday – to keep Captain Seth Mitchell’s memory alive

    Why there is a Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K

    In memory of Captain Mitchell both, his family and friends not only hold “The Seth Mitchell Hero 5k” in Downtown Historic Loveland every year, but they also give away “Seth Mitchell” scholarships to two well accomplished LHS Seniors. Below is Steve and Connie Mitchell’s explanation of how the scholarship recipients were selected this year.

    “As you probably guessed we were unable to do personal on-site interviews with our 2020 Seth Mitchell scholarship applicants. However, we summoned help from some younger folks and proceeded with the interviews through Google Hangout,” the Mitchell’s explained,  “Yep, Steve and Connie on Google Hangout. Who’d of thought that? Loveland High School also did not have their annual Senior Night on May 13, so the scholarships were awarded virtually. We had 18 applicants this year and personally interviewed six before awarding two scholarships. Your scholarship committee consisting of Greg Carpinello, Damien Cook, Mollie Schrichten, Marisa Sobb, (all friends of Seth and ’97 LHS graduates) Connie and I, take seriously the process to recruit, interview and select candidates. All the kids were deserving and we are especially proud of the recipients.”

    The $3,500 Let Us Never Forget Seth Mitchell Scholarship was founded by the Mitchell Family and the “Let Us Never Forget Scholarship Foundation.”
    The scholarships are funded by the Seth Mitchell Hero 5K, in which both Seth’s friends and family run, in memory of Seth every year.
    This year the 2020 “virtual” Let Us Never Forget Seth Mitchell Scholarships went to Jordan Collins and Caroline Ginder! Below are the biographies for both scholarship winners provided by the Mitchell’s.
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    Jordan Collins is the 2020 scholarship recipient and she has a spirit similar to Seth.
    She was and still is involved in many theatrical and musical productions. She is a National Honor Society member, volunteers through Mom’s Hope, and works part-time.
    Jordan will be paying a large part of her college costs.
    She has a “do something” attitude, a strong work ethic, and knows no stranger, being kind to all. She is not afraid to fail in the pursuit of her dreams and is strong in the face of adversity.
    She hopes to pursue her theatrical dreams at Syracuse University.
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    Caroline Ginder is also a 2020 recipient of the Memorial Scholarship. Caroline was described by one of her references as “being self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a fine example of caring more about her teammates rather than herself.”
    She participated in many school events such as Tiger’s Inc., LHS Women’s Soccer, NEST, and National Honor Society.
    Caroline will be attending Ohio State University where she will pursue medicine. She hopes to someday be a part of Doctors Without Borders.
    Like Jordan, Caroline is paying a share of her college costs as well.
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    If you would like to learn more about the Let Us Never Forget Scholarship Foundation you can visit their website at yellowribbonsupportcenter.com. 
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    If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved with the Seth Mitchell Hero 5K this year you can visit the event’s website at sethmitchell5k.org.

    The 11th Annual Seth Mitchell Hero 5k will take place on Saturday, October 10th at 11 AM in Nisbet Park in Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio.

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    You don’t have to run or walk in the race to support the scholarship program. You can donate now or volunteer your time and skills!
    Congratulations to both Caroline and Jordan for being selected to receive the Never Let Us Forget Seth Mitchell Scholarships!
  • Loveland Magazine TV will be broadcasting Loveland’s Fireworks “LIVE” tonight

    Loveland Magazine TV will be broadcasting Loveland’s Fireworks “LIVE” tonight

    Loveland, Ohio – LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV will be broadcasting Loveland’s Fireworks “LIVE” tonight. This is a Rozzi Fireworks show!

    They are scheduled to begin at 10 PM.

    Visit the Loveland Magazine FaceBook Page tonight to watch the live video stream!

  • Take our Poll: Should Loveland Area Governments Require Face Mask?

    Take our Poll: Should Loveland Area Governments Require Face Mask?

    Today Cincinnati City Council passed a resolution requiring the public to wear face masks.

    Already, the Springfield City Commission requires a face mask. Dayton became the first major city in Ohio to require masks by law. Similarly, Yellow Springs passed a resolution and Bexley passed a local ordinance requiring masks.

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  • DeWine lays out K-12 reopening plans

    DeWine lays out K-12 reopening plans

    By Susan Tebben – The Ohio Capital Journal
    Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine laid out reopening guidelines for state K-12 schools on Thursday, including a mask requirement for teachers, but no such mandate for students.

    DeWine said it is “the state’s strong recommendation” that children from the third grade on wear face masks, but maintained that local control for school districts will be in place as reopenings begin. 

    “A great deal of flexibility is allowed, as it should be,” DeWine said in his Thursday COVID-19 press conference.

    Ohio Department of Education’s 36-page planning guide

    The governor announced that the Ohio Department of Education published a 36-page planning guide that includes recommendations on everything testing to field trips and recess precautions.

    The guidance is specifically noted as “not mandatory” in the documents and emphasized the need for schools and districts to develop and implement their own protocols, while using the information provided by local and state health departments.

    “Planning teams should include school leaders, local health department officials, local school board members, educators, education support professionals, school health professionals, parents, students, community partners and local business leaders,” the planning documents stated.

    In developing coronavirus related-protocols, DeWine said before anyone enters a school facility, parents and school officials should “vigilantly assess” symptoms, and take the temperatures of everyone coming into the schools. In the guidance, outside individuals such as delivery personnel, student teachers and faculty of student teachers are all treated the same as official school personnel. 

    The Loveland District is currently working on models for reopening school in the fall, “which can be adjusted based on the pending guidance from state and local health agencies.”

    The planning guide said flare-ups are considered “expected” by state officials, and warns that school buildings may need to close in the event of said flare-up.

    Schools were told to work with local health departments to develop a testing strategy, thoroughly clean and sanitize schools, and teach and practice social distancing and hand-washing.

    Social distancing in places like school buses will be more difficult, and DeWine said as much distance as is possible will benefit students and staff.

    “(Specific measurements of distance is) all relative and it’s somewhat arbitrary,” DeWine said. “But the more distance you can have the better.”

    COVID 19 Health and Prevention Guidance for Ohio K-12 Schools

    Face coverings are required by staff unless it is unsafe or if doing so “could interfere with the learning process,” DeWine said on Thursday.

    Ohio Federation of Teachers Executive Director Melissa Cropper appreciated the moves by the governor, but said the OFT worries about the financial demands of the new protocols.

    “We are concerned that local governments and school districts will have to make decisions about the governor’s recommendations at a time when they are anticipating budget crunches and beginning to make spending cuts,” Cropper said in a statement.

    DeWine said it “is not right for me or (other departments) to micromanage” school buildings or districts.

    The governor did say he plans to meet with House Speaker Larry Householder, Senate President Larry Obhof, and minority leaders to discuss extra funding, along with the use of CARES Act funding.

    Cropper said schools would benefit from HEROES Act funding as well, a bank of about $2 billion in monies for K-12 education, but the act is still awaiting U.S. Senate consideration after passing the House.

    The guidance comes as the state faces continual growth in coronavirus cases, and data showing that cases are passed through the individuals within the area. DeWine noted that 80% of confirmed cases in Montgomery County have been linked to community spread.

  • Ohio releases Public Health Advisory System

    Ohio releases Public Health Advisory System

    The Public Health Advisory Alert System is a color-coded system designed to supplement existing statewide orders through a data-driven framework to assess the degree of the virus’ spread and to engage and empower individuals, businesses, communities, local governments, and others in their response and actions.

    The system consists of four levels that provide Ohioans with guidance as to the severity of the problem in the counties in which they live.  The levels are determined by seven data indicators that identify the risk level for each county and a corresponding color code to represent that risk level.

    Additional Resources

    County Profiles

     

     

  • Dewine: “We’re in a crisis S/state in Ohio”

    Dewine: “We’re in a crisis S/state in Ohio”

    Columbus, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine Thursday declared that “We’re in a crisis S/state in Ohio.” He was speaking at a COVID 10 news briefing in Columbus.

    The Ohio Capital Journal reported yesterday:

    Ohio Capital Journal

    A resident waits in line to vote at a polling place. Photo by Scott Olson | Getty Images.

    The state said no to masks. Now, Ohio cities are saying yes

    By Jake Zuckerman – July 2, 2020 – Ohio Capital Journal

     

    The governor dithered. The state legislature said no way.

    So on Tuesday, the Springfield City Commission took it upon itself to pass a resolution (which lacks the force of law) calling for all residents to cover their faces while indoors, a practice research says will slow the spread of COVID-19 through Ohio.

    By Wednesday, Dayton became the first major city in Ohio to require masks by law. Similarly, Yellow Springs passed a resolution and Bexley passed a local ordinance requiring masks.

    “The mask is a symbol of freedom,” said David Estrop, a Springfield city commissioner, at a hearing, echoing comments from the governor. “It allows us to continue to reopen this state, yet do so in a way that’s safe.”

    By Wednesday, Dayton became the first major city in Ohio to require masks by law. Similarly, Yellow Springs passed a resolution and Bexley passed a local ordinance requiring masks.

    On Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Health reported more than 1,000 new cases, the first time that stat has reached quadruple digits since officials mass-tested inmates in three state prisons in late April. Wednesday marks 16 days of the coronavirus accelerating its spread, as measured by the 10-day average new caseload.

    Despite the worsening coronavirus outlook in Ohio and nationwide, state lawmakers continue to whip up anti-mask fervor. While Gov. Mike DeWine encourages everyone to wear masks, he has refrained from issuing any statewide mandate as the national epidemic worsens and states pause their economic re-openings.

    DeWine demurs

    In April, Gov. Mike DeWine took a hardline stance on masks, saying they’d be the only way business can reopen after he lifted the stay-at-home order.

    Facing pressure from fellow Republican officeholders, he reversed after he realized how “offended” people were by the concept.  

    Last week, referencing worsening outbreaks in Montgomery and Hamilton counties, DeWine floated the idea of implementing a mask mandate on a county-by-county basis.

    However, he has yet to issue any such order. A spokesman declined to say whether DeWine will announce any mask requirement at his next briefing.

    In a statement Wednesday, DeWine applauded Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, a Democrat, for requiring the use of face coverings.

    “Wearing a mask will allow us to help keep businesses open and help prevent further spikes,” he said. “I encourage other communities to consider following Dayton’s lead.”

    Voted down

    Where masks have found friends in the public health community and Ohio cities, they found enemies in the GOP-controlled state General Assembly.

    Where masks have found friends in the public health community and Ohio cities, they found enemies in the GOP-controlled state General Assembly.

    Both the Speaker of the House and the Senate President have refused to wear masks at legislative functions.

    House leadership voted down a requirement in May that lawmakers and staff wear masks at the Capitol. With exceptions, masks have fallen along party lines — Democrats wear them and Republicans do not.

    In a Facebook post last week, Rep. Jon Cross, R-Kenton, campaigned on refusing to wear masks, let alone supporting legislation requiring them.

    “It’s my RIGHT not to wear a mask, and I do NOT support a government that tries to quarantine the healthy,” he wrote.

    Rep. Nino Vitale, R-Urbana, takes to social media regularly to promote baseless conspiracy theories about masks limiting blood oxygen or how they “force virus into the brain.”

    Rep. Candice Keller, R-Middletown criticizes Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for distributing masks to Ohio businesses.

    Rep. Candice Keller, R-Middletown, produced a Facebook video June 25 criticizing Ohio’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for distributing masks to Ohio businesses.

    Despite the lawmakers’ claims, research suggests masks are an effective, inexpensive and non-invasive way to slow the spread of COVID-19.

    An early June study published in The Lancet, a premier medical journal, analyzed 172 observational studies to gauge the efficacy of mitigation strategies. Researchers found wearing face masks results in a “large reduction” in the risk of infection.

  • [VIDEO] LHS grad Hakim Oliver keynotes BLM March in Mason

    [VIDEO] LHS grad Hakim Oliver keynotes BLM March in Mason

    Mason, Ohio – Hakim Oliver graduated from Loveland High School in 1999. He then graduated from Bowling Green State University and is now an intervention specialist working with Seniors at Mason High School.

    Hakim Oliver is married to Alison Oliver

    On June 20 two Mason Alumni put on the BLM Mason March starting at Pine Hill Lakes Park in Mason going to the municipal building that drew thousands. The protest march with petition signing and speakers was to, “…stand in solidarity with our Black community members in their struggle for justice.” Their goals were to raise funds to support social justice, racial equality, protesters, and other facets of the Black Lives Matter movement.

    After the protest march, Oliver approached leaders at Mason City Hall with the idea of holding community conversations in Mason Community Exposure – Bridging Stories. They accepted and embraced the idea. Oliver said, “This is a collaboration with the City of Mason and I’m looking forward to building relationships.”

    Mason has announced the community conversations by saying:

    Sponsored by the City of Mason and in partnership with Mr. Hakim Oliver this program is intended to facilitate positive intergroup interaction and discussion recognizing individuals are different from others and how we together create a community.

    This four part series includes a panel discussion, public input, engagement and interaction helping increase participants perspective by listening and mentally walking in someone else’s shoes. The program aligns with Mason’s mission for building a culture of wellness in the community by helping elevate morale, respect differences, and give a voice to the community.

    Community Exposure – Bridging Stories! participants meet each Wednesday July 15 through August 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Mason Municipal Center located at 6000 Mason Montgomery Road.

    Space is limited. Register Here!

     

    Oliver has since approached Loveland City Hall for their support of similar community forums.

    This video is Oliver’s keynote address:

    Here is a video of the BLM Mason protest posted on YouTube by K Jackson.

     

    BLM Mason Demands for Change

    Today we stand in solidarity with our Black community members in their struggle for justice. On May 25th, 2020 George Floyd was yet another victim of police brutality against the Black community in America. His death following those of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Nina Pop, and Tony McDade sparked a nationwide demand for racial equality. However, our community has largely stayed silent on such issues despite the international outrage that followed. Times like these are when a community must show its character, and for that reason we have organized a peaceful demonstration to achieve the following:

    Goals for protest:

    Raise funds to support social justice, racial equality, protestors, and other facets of the Black Lives Matter Movement

    Sign petitions to further racial equality and protest safety in America

    Demands:

    1. Demand the establishment of two anonymous tip lines, one for the public to utilize, and another for police officers to release statements of other police officer’s misuse of power to both the police department and a third party group.
    2. Demand the redistribution of Mason Police Department funding towards Police Officer Body Worn Cameras and cultural competency training to make Mason PD a progressive role model
    3. Demand that the City of Mason hold an open meeting designated for People of Color to voice their concerns about safety and racism in our community.

     

  • Loveland District Planning Commission meets tonight

    Loveland District Planning Commission meets tonight

    No Agenda for this meeting is publicly available

    Loveland, Ohio – The full Planning Commission of the Loveland City School District will meet tonight via ZOOM/Youtube. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM.

    The July 1 Meeting will be livestreamed remotely via Zoom at the following link: https://youtu.be/9EWbcQixBng

    As there has been technical difficulties with livestreaming of meetings in the past, here is a backup link should any issues arise:
    (This link will ONLY be used in case the connection to the meeting is lost via the link provided above.)

    Here is the Constitution for the Planning Commission.

    You can email the officers at: planningcommission@lovelandschools.org.
    Loveland City School District Planning Commission
    The Board of Education has implemented a community-based Planning Commission to be a research and advisory resource for the school district. The Commission will assist the Board by researching and/or evaluating assigned issues and topics, and reporting its findings and recommendations to the Board for consideration. The purpose of the Commission is also to assist the Loveland community in becoming better informed about a variety of issues related to the schools. The Planning Commission has four Sub-Committees:
    Communication/Community Engagement Subcommittee
    Tasked with researching additional, innovative, and alternative ways to increase communication and engagement between the school district and the community. Members include:
    Kelley Deer
    Tara Hamilton
    Jeff Hawk
    Lisa Moorhead
    Lynn Oury
    Michael Shiverski
    Facilities Subcommittee
    Tasked with understanding the facilities assessments and current master plan, researching ways to revisit the master plan, and recommending a timeline. Members include:
    Daniel Colletto
    Brad Combs
    Leah Jewell
    Kevin Kimnach
    Alvin Kressler

    Warren Winning

    Finance Subcommittee
    Tasked with investigating opportunities for Loveland City Schools to increase income that does not raise local property taxes and researching effective practices in reducing expenditures. Members include:

    Donel Autin
    Brad Goldie
    Matthew Hammer
    Jill Jones
    Craig Lewis
    Nathan Libby
    Lynn Mangan
    Kirk McCracken

    School Improvement/Student Experience Subcommittee
    Tasked with understanding the current school improvement process and providing input to goals, benchmarks, and comparison districts for the implementation of the Portrait of a Tiger while optimizing our current resources. Members include:

    Susan Craig
    Lisa Saletta
    Alexander Topala
    Lindsey Willmann
    Natasha Young

  • Commissioner Victoria Parks unveils resolution to declare Racism a Public Health Crisis

    Commissioner Victoria Parks unveils resolution to declare Racism a Public Health Crisis

    Hamilton County, Ohio – On Tuesday Hamilton County Commissioner Victoria Parks unveiled a resolution to declare Racism a Public Health Crisis.

    The resolution was introduced at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

    President and COO of the Center, Woodrow Keown, Jr., spoke in support of the resolution:

    “The nation was founded on the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Pursuit of happiness is hindered by fear and hatred that is directed daily—overtly and covertly—at black and brown people, simply because of the color of our skin. The deprivation of liberty for Blacks in America is well known and goes by the names of chattel slavery, Jim Crow, “separate but equal”, and systematic or institutionalized racism. Likewise, the simple right of life is threatened by hatred that has led to lynchings, fear that has led to calls of police brutality based largely on implicit biases, and systematic racism that makes the simple fact of being Black hazardous to your health.”

     

    At 1 PM Thursday the Commission will hold a Hearing to consider the Resolution “Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis”.

    You can watch the meeting live or comment on the business the Board will be considering. Scroll to the bottom of this page to view the complete agenda for Thursday’s meeting.

    The public is urged to view the commission meetings live on television or online using the following stations/platforms:

    TV Channels: televised LIVE on the cable system in ICRC communities on Spectrum channel 4 and Cin. Bell channel 834.

    If you would like to join the Commission Meeting to comment during the public comment portion of the meeting please login using the link below.

    When: Jul 2, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Topic: Hamilton County Virtual Commission Meeting

    Please click the link below to join the webinar:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87003656596?pwd=L3NkM3d5UHhTR0ZobkdFVkluMVhyUT09

    Password: 687150

     

    Virtual Regular Meeting

     

    Hamilton County, Ohio                                              July 2, 2020

     

     

    NOTICE
    In order to keep the public and employees safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, Hamilton County Commissioners are holding commission meetings virtually. The public is urged to view the commission meetings live on television or online using the following stations/platforms:

    TV Channels: televised LIVE on the cable system in ICRC communities on Spectrum channel 4 and Cin. Bell channel 834.

    If you would like to join the Commission Meeting to comment during the public comment portion of the meeting please login using the link below.

    When: Jul 2, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Topic: Hamilton County Virtual Commission Meeting

     

    Please click the link below to join the webinar:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87003656596?pwd=L3NkM3d5UHhTR0ZobkdFVkluMVhyUT09

    Password: 687150

     

    Meeting Convenes

     

    Call to Order

    1:00 PM

     

    Silent Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

     

    Approval of the minutes of the previous session

     

    Public Comments

     

    Comments/Motions

     

    Commissioner Summerow Dumas

     

    Commissioner Parks

     

    Commissioner Driehaus

     

    Jeff Aluotto

     

    Public Hearings
    1:15 PM

     

    Hearing to consider the 2020 Municipal Road Fund Program

     

    Hearing to consider a Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

     

    Executive Sessions

     

    Executive Session pursuant to RC Section 121.22(G) (3) to conduct a conference with an attorney to discuss pending litigation.

    Roger Friedmann

     

    Regular Agenda Items

     

    Engineer 1. Resolution appropriating property for the purpose of constructing the improvements of Kugler Mill Road from Blue Ash Road to Montgomery Road, in Sycamore Township as provided for in Ohio Revised Code Section 163.04.

     

    2. Resolution authorizing a first amendment to a consulting agreement with Brandstetter Carroll, Inc., for the improvement of Shady Lane and Bridgetown Road.

    Project No. 501409

    $10,200

     

    3. Resolution awarding contract to the lowest and best bidder, Barrett Paving Materials Inc., for the 2020 Resurfacing Program, Phase 1 located in Colerain, Crosby, and Whitewater Townships, Hamilton County, Ohio.

    Project No. 502002

    $2,626,721.28

     

    4. Resolution awarding a contract to the lowest and best bidder, D.A.D.S. Bobcat Services, LLC. for the 2020 Sidewalk Repair/Replacement Program located in Delhi, Green and Springfield Townships, Hamilton County, Ohio.

    Project No. 502001

    $61,150.

     

    5. Resolution awarding a contract to the lowest and best bidder, Lake Eric Construction Company for the 2020 Guardrail Program, located in various townships in Hamilton County.

    Project No. 502004

    $227,425,

     

    6. Resolution authorizing a joint agreement between Hamilton County and Sycamore Township for the design of improvement and for the application to the Ohio Public Works Commission for the funding of improvements to Larchview Drive and Plainville Road.

    Project No. 502006

     

    MSD 7. 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program Programmatic Contingency Amendment

     

    Resolutions approving and adopting an amended 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program and appropriating additional funds.

    $2.8M

     

    8. Citizen Petition for Local Public Sewer Improvement, Union Cemetery Road property owner polling results.

    100% support

     

    9. Sanitary Sewer No. 7032, Union Cemetery Road Local Sewer (Hns – 9310 – 9350)

     

    Resolutions amending the MSD Capital Improvement Program to add a project; authorizing the preparation of detailed plans, specifications, estimate of cost, tentative assessment and/or other relevant documents and appropriating funds for design phase services and related expenses.

    $16,500.00

     

    Consent Agenda Items

     

    Commission Administration 10. Budget Adjustment No. 23 $8,500 for grants in the Court of Common Pleas and Prosecutor’s office.

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    11. Resolution No. 14  authorizing execution of $128,700 lease agreement between Developmental Disabilities Services and Toward Independence, Inc.

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    12. Resolution Number P066-20 authorizing the award of ITB#028-20 and the execution of an agreement between Debra-Kuempel and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of County Facilities for cooling tower replacement for Job and Family Services.

    $390,079

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    13. Resolution Number P067-20 authorizing the award of ITB#040-20 and the execution of an agreement between Imbus Roofing Company, Inc., and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of Developmental Disabilities Services for the Franks Adult Center Roof Restoration.

    $351,735

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    14. Bid awards and contracts authorized or executed by the Purchasing Department for the month of May, 2020.

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to confirm the actions and enter of record. . .

     

    15. Resolution approving agreement with Universal Contracting Corporation for the Banks Phase 3B- Race Street Promenade.

    $3,567,174

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    16. Resolution authorizing update to the agreement with THP for architect/engineer services related to The Banks Public Infrastructure Development.

    $273,500.

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    Environmental Services 17. Resolution authorizing agreement between Walnut Hill Redevelopment Foundation and the Hamilton County Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Solid Waste Management District.

    $9,434.00

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    JFS 18. Resolution Number J087-20 authorizing renewal #1 of  the original agreement with MTM Transit, LLP and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Department of Job and Family Services for non-emergency transportation for Medicaid adults and group transportation for Medicaid minors.

    $13,891,794.10

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    19. Resolution Number J088-20 authorizing renewal #3 of the original agreement with Carrington Youth Academy, LLC. and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Department of Job and Family Services for residential treatment services.

    $200,000.

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    20. Resolution Number J089-20 authorizing amendment #5 of the original agreement with Mayo Home for Youth Development and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Department of Job and Family Services for group home services.

    $500,000.

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    21. Resolution Number J090-20 authorizing renewal #1 of the original agreement with Universal Transportation Systems L.L.C dba UTS and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Department of Job and Family Services for non-emergency transportation for Medicaid adults and group transportation for Medicaid minors.

    $10,063,609.34

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt. . .

     

    22. Resolution Number J092-20 authorizing the sixth renewal to memorandum of understanding between the Southwest Region Workforce Investment Board and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services for the reimbursement of building services expenses for the property located at 1916 Central Parkway.

    $442,852.

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt . . .

     

    23. Resolution J086 -20 authorizing HCJFS to enter into negotiations between independent living service providers and the Board of county Commissioners on behalf of the Department of Job and Family Services for independent living services

     

    Administrative Recommendation is for the Board to adopt

     

    By Leave Items

     

  • Local Facebook Group Fundraises for “Pay-to-Play” LHS Student-Athletes!

    Local Facebook Group Fundraises for “Pay-to-Play” LHS Student-Athletes!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland has always been known as a community that gives back, and ALWAYS takes care of the youth. Over the past few months many have been fighting for the Loveland School levy because, without the appropriate funds, Tiger student-athletes have to “pay-to-play.”

    Recently two Loveland School levies failed, leaving both Tiger student-athletes and their parents at a stand-still. Now those Tigers wanting to participate in a sport will have to pay $310. This did not sit well with Loveland Tiger advocate, Tori Morrison, so with the approval of the Loveland Athletic Booster Board she created a Facebook group that would help those athletes that could not afford to pay the sports fees.

    “With the recent failure of two school levies, we knew that Pay to Play fees would be increasing this year,” Morrison explained, “In anticipation of that, the Athletic Boosters decided that we needed some way to help the athletes to continue to play. We feel that no tiger should be left out. Fees were previously $105 for all sports except football and lacrosse which were $155. Now all sports will be paying $310 per sport.”
    Morrison attended Loveland Schools from 2nd through 6th grade before she moved with her family to New Richmond where she eventually met her husband and moved back to Loveland when her oldest child entered into 3rd grade.

    “We have had three children graduate from Loveland schools – Ashlei (03), Chelsei (10), and Ben (20). My kids have been involved in soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, football, lacrosse, yearbook, drama, and choir,” Morrison said, “Over the years I have been a team mom for various sports and most recently organized and planned the Homecoming Parade for the last six years. When my son graduated I decided I was ready to become involved in a different way and decided to run for the Loveland Athletic Booster Board.”

    Morrison says that the newly created Facebook Group “Loveland Athletic Boosters” is focusing on raising money for the student-athletes that may not be able to afford the pay-to-play fees.

    “We want to share information and we encourage everyone to spread the word,” Morrison said, “The more people that join the group the more Tigers we can help! We want everyone to get a chance to play regardless of their financial situation. It’s going to be really tough for some families to pay the now $310 pay to play fee. Some athletes won’t be able to play at all and others will be forced to pick one sport where they used to be able to play two or three.” Many, many families have more than one child that will want to participate in a sport.

    Thus far Morrison told us that the entire Loveland Athletic Boosters (LAB) Board is behind the fundraising efforts including, President Jeff Williams, Vice President Rich Myklebust, Treasurer Stephanie Bashardoust, and Secretary Stacey Lund. Soon LAB will be offering Business Memberships which would be a first for the Board.

    I asked Morrison if the new Facebook Group would be holding any fundraising events and she said they are ALWAYS searching for new ideas and ways to raise money. The LAB’s do in fact have some awesome events planned that they hope will bring in a lot of funds for Tiger Student-Athletes.

    Learn more about the annual Golf Outing on July 27 at O’Bannon Creek  Golf Club.

    “Our annual Golf Outing is July 27 at O’Bannon Creek  Golf Club.

    The Membership drive kicks off on July 1 and fall student-athletes will be selling discount cards that will be good at local restaurants and businesses,” Morrison said, “We will also be having like we do every year in January our Tiger Ball. One hundred percent of the money from these events will go towards helping our student-athletes with fees, gear, and anything else they need.” 

    Here at Loveland Magazine we encourage everyone to join the Loveland Athletic Boosters Facebook Group and support the Tiger student-athletes!

    The group added Venmo so that it makes it easier to donate.

    You may also comment on the FB page to adopt a Tiger. To learn more about how you can get involved with helping Loveland’s Student-Athletes compete in sports visit the Loveland Athletic Booster Facebook Page or check their website at www.lovelandathleticboosters.com.