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Ramsey’s Trailside to host Benefit Night for the Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery

Ramsey’s Trailside – May 1^st

5 -10 PM

For the Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery Association, Inc. White Pillars, Loveland, Ohio

Loveland, Ohio – The Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery Association is a non-profit organization, and in a dire need for a new fence and removal of dead and decaying trees. This preservation project also includes new headstones for Lt. Col. Paxton and Capt. John Ramsey and restoring a beautiful donated 10’ historical gate from Eads Fence Co.

A percentage of sales, split the pot (5 -8 PM), and a donation jar will take place at the event. “Please invite you family and friends and let’s live up to our motto “Loveland Strong”, said Association President, Rob Geiger.

“We are excited by supporting our community heritage which our names of our restaurants derive from”, said Ralph Dunnigan, one of the owners of Paxton’s Grill and Ramsey’s Trailside.

Ramsey’s Trailside is located in Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio where the Loveland Bike Trail intersects with West Loveland Avenue.

What makes this cemetery unique?

Thomas Paxton

There are two American Revolutionary War patriots buried there. Lt. Col. Thomas Paxton (1739-1813) dined with General George Washington at Valley Forge in 1777 as an officer of the day. In addition, he served under General Anthony Wayne at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794. Paxton is credited with many Clermont County historical firsts: building the first log cabin, hosting the earliest Presbyterian services, holding the first election, and planting the first field of corn. He was the founder of Clermont County, Miami Township and Loveland and the list goes on and on.

Captain John Ramsey

The other patriot is Captain John Ramsey, a son-in-law to Paxton and a noted hunter even though his leg was amputated as a result of carrying out military duties. He settled at what we now know as White Pillars Subdivision at the same time as Paxton.

Other ways to help

If you are a business owner, a member of an organization or an individual, please consider making a charitable contribution or sponsoring an event to help preserve a significant historical site.

For more information you can email geigercounter@hotmail.com or send a check made out to the Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery Association Inc. and send it to Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery Association Inc. C/O Rob Geiger, PO Box 25, Loveland, Ohio 45140.

The Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery Association Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization. All donations are a charitable contribution.

Loveland Magazine proudly sponsors and supports this project to preserve Loveland’s earliest history and heritage.

April 29, 2019

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

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

But wait there’s more…

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

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

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

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

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

Medals were awarded to these finishers:

Kids (under 16)

1st Place- Brady Steiner

2nd Place- Jack Moeller

3rd Place- Will Mansfield

Adults

1st Place- Sam Moeller

2nd Place- Ben Moeller

3rd Place- Kandice Powell

All photos are © 2018 Loveland Magazine/David Miller and must not be downloaded or otherwise shared or printed. Inquire about PRINTS or buying Digital Files.

November 24, 2018

2018 Giving Thanks 5K

RSVP: Jen Steiner at iteach2345@yahoo.com or text at 513-289-6393

Promoted Post – Loveland Magazine is the Media Sponsor for the 2018 Giving Thanks 5K.

October 17, 2018

City Hall jumped the gun in announcing Athletic Boosters will pay for school logo on water tanks

“Based on the information in the packet your reporting was accurate. At this point they have not committed and I should have corrected that memorandum and legislation. That was my mistake. I will contact Jeff and explain the error.” – City Manager Dave Kennedy

EDITOR’S CORRECTION: This story has been corrected to reflect the correct date of the council meeting which is June 26. Also corrected to reflect that Angie Settell voted against the expenditure. Thanks you Councilwoman Settell for alerting us to these factual errors.

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Athletic Boosters (LAB) President Jeff Williams said his phone “blew up” moments after Loveland Magazine published the story, Loveland Athletic Boosters may pay to add school logo to water tanks.

Almost immediately, he immediately emailed Loveland Magazine and said, “LAB has not agreed on doing the water tower. I received a text message that you reported that LAB is paying for the painting of the water tower. That would not be accurate.”

Background

The story was generated from a memorandum to City Council from Clerk of Council, Misty Cheshire about awarding a contract for painting and maintenance of two City water tanks, one in the White Pillars subdivision and one in the Loveland Commerce Park. The memorandum said, “Jeff Williams has been consulted and he has verbally agreed that the Loveland Athletic Boosters will fund $12,200 total for painting a logo on each of the two tanks.” Trouble is it was not true.

In addition, in the packet of information included in the agenda for the June 26 Council Meeting is a piece of legislation for Council to consider – a “Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Utility Service Co., Inc. for the 2018 Commerce Park and White Pillars Tank Maintenance.” A whereas clause in this formal document reads:

WHEREAS, the Loveland Athletic Boosters has verbally agreed to fund $12,200.00 for the painting of the school logo on each tank, which was bid as alternates number one and two.

Getting closer to the truth

Following the email from Williams, Loveland Magazine emailed Loveland City Manager Dave Kennedy about Williams concerns. He said, “No we did an alternate bid for them to add their logo to one or both towers but they have not agreed to anything yet. We gave them the cost but it would be separate from the contract to paint the towers.”

After showing Kennedy the City documents that stated as fact that Williams had made the verbal commitment and asking the City Manager to clarify, he emailed back saying “Based on the information in the packet your reporting was accurate. At this point they have not committed and I should have corrected that memorandum and legislation. That was my mistake. I will contact Jeff and explain the error.”

Williams said that he did discuss the painting project with City officials, but at the time no one knew what it might cost. He was told that the City would put the cost of painting the school logo into the bidding documents as an “alternative” bid item and when the bids were received they would let him know. Williams did receive the estimate for $12,200, but said, that’s where the discussion ended. “It was my intention all along to see if I couldn’t raise the money separately by making a few phone calls to some people I thought might be interested in helping with such a project.” Williams said he had often used this approach for the millions of dollars he has helped raise for school projects, giving potential donors a specific project to donate toward and avoiding dipping into LAB general funds.

At the June 26 council meeting, Kennedy announced he removed the language from the Resolution about Williams giving the verbal commitment. Council then voted 6-1 to approve the ordinance which will result in painting the City Logo on the tanks, and the school logo – if the Boosters later decide to donate $12,200. Angie Settell voted against the expenditure.

Opposition from Loveland’s neighbors

Miami Township residents, Bob Rutter and Lisa Proctor who own homes near to the White Pillars elevated water tank spoke at the council meeting against painting any logos on the tank. The tank is now free of any advertising and they do not want any because of aesthetic concerns and the potential to lower property values. They commended the City for painting the tanks because of their deteriorating condition, however, want the tank in their neighborhood to remain the sky-blue paint color it is today so it blends with the sky.

Proctor says, “Loveland should not spend $6,100 per logo to spread ill will with these communities that would prefer to not have attention called to the tower.”