Loveland Magazine

LOVELAND, OHIO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

LOVELAND, OHIO - The graduation ceremony for Loveland High School was held Saturday at the Cintas Center at Xavier University.

Eight-two percent of the graduates will attend colleges from Grambling, “Ole Miss,” Colorado, and Penn State and the graduating class earned more than $5,700,000.00 in scholarships according to Principal Chuck LaFata.

Isaac Elking was Valedictorian and Chris Cirone was Salutatorian. Two hundred sixty-nine graduated and sixty-seven graduates received Honors Diplomas.

Valedictorian, Isaac Elking spoke to his fellow students.

Assistant Principal David Eads congratulates Sidne Mays

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LOVELAND, OHIO THANK YOU

LOVELAND, OHIO NEW FLAGS

LOVELAND, OHIO - Public Works Employee, Rob Haden replaces old flags with new ones in preparation for the Memorial Day Service on Monday at 9:30 A. M. at Riverside Drive and West Loveland - next to the Col. Thomas Paxton Bridge.

Loveland, Ohio Police Chief Dennis Rees will deliver the Memorial Day message.

LOVELAND, OHIO REMEMBER MATT

LOVELAND, OHIO - Sign in front of Larosa's on Loveland Madeira Road asking motorists to remember Matt Maupin, the captured American Serviceman.

LOVELAND, OHIO GAS PRICES

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LOVELAND, OHIO - The average gas price fell yesterday from $1.99 on Thursday afternoon to $1.96 on Friday afternoon.

Thortons, Speedway, UDF, and the Marathon (next to the Post Office were selling regular for $1.95. The Marathon on West Loveland and State Rt. 48 was $1.98.

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LOVELAND, OHIO - STUDENTS VISIT WITH TRUCKERS SNUFFY AND GRANNY

LOVELAND, OHIO - Two years ago Kim Zinser's 5th grade Class at Loveland Intermediate School started participating in a program called Trucker Buddies. This is a program where students are paired up with over the road truckers, and they send postcards, math problems, and any other curricular items to enhance the students learning.

"We tie most of it into Social Studies and Geography to track where they have driven" said Zinser. We have been so lucky to be paired up with an awesome team."

A husband and wife from Massilon, Ohio, Ron and Dianne Smith who call themselves, Snuffy and Granny.

They visited the students Friday morning and started outside so the students could see the truck and ask questions - then went inside to have a party.

LOVELAND, OHIO GAS PRICES

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LOVELAND, OHIO - Gas prices went up slightly during the day on Thursday. Thortons on Loveland Madeira Road remains the cheapest pace to purchase regular gas. Their price is 2 cents cheaper than all other stations and 4 cents cheaper than the Marathon station at West Loveland and Route 48.

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LOVELAND, OHIO RELAY FOR LIFE

LOVELAND, OHIO - Team member setting up camp for fun at the 2003 Relay for Life. (Submitted Photo)

On June 4th and 5th, the track at Loveland High School will be the site of a huge community party. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will begin at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 4th, with the survivor’s lap and end at noon on Saturday, June 5th. During those eighteen hours, there will be food, games and fun, all to help with the fight against cancer. Come join the fun and the fight at the 2004 Relay for Life - The Party With a Purpose!

Loveland Relay for Life
June 4th at 6:00 pm until June 5th at noon
Loveland High School (#1 Tiger Trail & Rich Road)

Survivor lap starts at 6:00 pm, followed by a reception. Luminaries available to remember a loved one or celebrate with a survivor For more info about the survivor lap or to buy a luminary, please call Jamie Webb at the American Cancer Society at 891-1600

"Hello everyone,
This June 4th I, along with others from my school, will walk in
The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. All contributions go
directly to The American Cancer Society to fight this horrible disease.
Unfortunately, this past year has opened my eyes in realizing just how
devastating this disease can be. So many of my dear friends have had
this disease affect their families and now a family member of my own will
start her own battle. I am asking for contributions or if you like, you
may buy a luminary ($5) to be lit on June 4th in memory or in honor of a
friend or loved one in your life. Checks can be made out to The American
Cancer Society and mailed directly to me or Cynthia Tait c/o Loveland Early Childhood Center, 6740 Loveland Miamiville Rd., Loveland, Ohio 45140. Thank you all in advance, and hopefully someday our lives will be without cancer. Love to you
all, Jen Smith."
(Jen Smith is a Teacher at Loveland Early Childhood Center)

LOVELAND, OHIO MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

LOVELAND, OHIO - Memorial Day services will be Monday May 31 beginning at 9:30 A.M. at the Veteran’s Memorial. The memorial is on the west side of the Col. Paxton Bridge on the bank of the Little Miami River. (West Loveland Avenue and Riverside Drive.)

Loveland, Ohio Police Chief Dennis Rees will be the keynote speaker.

GAS PRICES

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GRANNY'S GARDEN SAFARIS

LOVELAND, OHIO - Granny's Garden Safaris & Outdoor Adventures

Hands-on workshops for children and adults.

LOVELAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ART

LOVELAND, OHIO - Art images from the sixth grade classes of Carol Ritche at the Loveland Intermediate School.

IMAGES FROM DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD MEET

LOVELAND, OHIO - Loveland High School students competed in the District Track and Field Meet last week in Mason.

Unofficial results are that the following will move on to the regional tournament at Dayton?s Welcome Stadium later this week. For information about the regional tournament go to: www.ohsaa.org (OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ).

Mark Weeden - 1600 and 3200 run
David Simms - High Jump (David won the District tournament with a jump of 6' 2")
Keith Adams - Shot Put
Kristen Balogh, Abby Jones, Alexis King, Sarah Leeper - 3200 Relay
Sarah Leeper - 3200 Run
Jessica Henson - High Jump
Jan Kroger - Pole Vault

CONCERT IN PARK SCHEDULE

LOVELAND, OHIO - Concerts in the Park

6 PM Sundays in Nisbet Park (downtown at the Loveland Bike Trail on Railroad Avenue)

June 13th  P&G Big Band

June 20th  Bam Powell & the Troublemakers

June 27th  Brothers First

July 25th  Calhoun Street Jazz Quintet

August 1st  Bromwell-Diehl Band

August 15th  Robin Lacy & deZydeco

ROLLERBLADING THE ENDLESS TRAIL

BAKERY OUTLET OPENS IN LOVELAND, OHIO

LOVELAND, OHIO - Dale Berger, a lifelong resident of Loveland, Ohio is the regional Manager for Natural Ovens Bakery Outlet which just opened in the Shoppers Haven shopping center (behind the UDF) on Loveland Madeira Road. Berger explained that for sale in the store are products that remained on the shelf at Kroger or Bigg's, “... after five days.”

The Store hours are Wednesday 9-7, Saturday 9-4, and Sunday 10-3.

Berger said, “Our products are all natural, high in fiber, low calorie, high in omega-3, and kosher.”

Their advertisements brag that The Cincinnati Enquirer voted their breads and bagels as “Cincinnati’s best” and USA today rated their 3 gram Low Carb Bread as “the best low carb bread on the market.”

THE FETCHING O'BANNON CREEK

LOVELAND, OHIO - These Golden Retrievers were in training Saturday morning in the O'Bannon Creek near Nisbet Park on the Loveland Bike Trail.

GETTING THE MORNING PAPER

LOVELAND, OHIO - Cali, took his master Herb Cassini for a walk to Shoppers Haven to get the Saturday morning paper. Herb, an "almost lifelong resident" of Loveland said Cali is 10 years old and won the Obedient Nationals for Bull Terriers held in St. Louis in 1996.

STORE TO OPEN ON LOVELAND MADEIRA ROAD

LOVELAND, OHIO - Councilmember Paul Elliott congratulates Shahbaz “Sam” Ahmed on the recent purchase of the Dairy Mart property at the corner of West Loveland and Loveland Madeira Road.

SELL IT AGAIN SAM

LOVELAND, OHIO - Shahbaz “Sam” Ahmed and Saif “Seth” Ullah recently purchased the former Dairy Mart property at the corner of West Loveland Avenue and Loveland Madeira Road. They plan to reopen the store under the new name, “Loveland Quick Stop” in four to six weeks.

Ahmed and Ulah operated the connivence store under a franchise agreement with Dairy Mart until it closed several months ago. The pair are also partners in the Ameristop store in the city of Madeira.

Ahmed moved to the United States from Pakistan in 1991 where he grew up on a farm that is still operated by his father. Ahmed’s father knew Ullah and his father from buffalo trading, but the two sons did not meet until Ullah also came to the United States.

Shahbaz “Sam” Ahmed worked as a janitor, casino dealer, and in gas stations when first arriving in this country. He drove taxi cabs in Washington D.C. for two years before moving to Loveland when the Dairy Mart franchise became available. He is married, has a 16 month old son, Ibrahem and lives in Branch Hill. He and his wife are expecting a second child soon.

Ahmed who already knows many Loveland area residents and made himself a fixture in the community from the three years he operated the Dairy Mart said he wants to stay in Loveland and, “Make a living, live a little of the good life and know the people.”

Top photo: Paul Elliott, Saif “Seth” Ullah, and Shahbaz “Sam” Ahmed.

GAS PRICES ON FRIDAY

LOVELAND, OHIO - Gas prices as of 11:30 A. M. on Friday.

Low of $1.98 at the UDF on Loveland Madeira Road.

High of $2.14 at the Speedway and Marathon near I-275 on Loveland Madeira.

Average this morning is $ 2.05 compared to $1.90 on Thursday. The largest increase overnight was $0.27 at the Marathon near I-275 going from $1.86 - $2.13. Even though the Kroger price jumped $0.16 overnight they remain competitive today at $ 2.00.

Prices raised an average of $0.14 since yesterday morning.

GAS PRICES

LOVELAND, OHIO - Gas prices in Loveland, Ohio this morning at 9:30 A.M. were a high of $2.14 at the Speedway at Loveland Maderia and Kemper.

Low prices were found at Thortons and Krogers - $1.84.

Average price was $1.90.

MALLARD AT LAKE ISABELLA

LOVELAND, OHIO - Mallard Duck photos taken May 1st at Lake Isabella, a Hamilton County Park near I-275 on Loveland Maderia Road. The manmade lake is on the shore of the Little Miami River, a State and National Scenic River - the only such designated river in the nation flowing through an urban area. © David Miller 2004.

MASTER GARDENER'S

LOVELAND, OHIO - You are invited to join Clermont County's newest Master Gardener's to
renovate the perennial gardens at the Granny's Garden School site in
Loveland.  It is a chance to learn about the growth habit and care of
perennials first hand while working with other gardeners.  In addition,
volunteers will have the opportunity to purchase starts for 50 cents and
excess plants for $2.00.  The gardens are located on the grounds of the
Loveland primary school (550 Loveland-Madeira Road across from Shopper's
Haven plaza.) There are two dates to choose from: Thursday, June 10,
5:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, June 12, 8:30 a.m.- noon.  If you are
interested in participating, call  Roberta at 324-2873 or e-mail:
schoolgarden@fuse.net. Photo from Granny's Garden May 14, 2004 © David Miller

VET'S MEMORIAL

Loveland, Ohio - Roland "Doc" Boike, former Loveland, Ohio mayor is dedicated to the spring clean-up of the memorial for veterans that sits next to the Little Miami State and National Scenic River on West Loveland Avenue and Riverside Drive. The clean-up and flower planing is an annual rite for the Mason resident after long winters of neglect for the park. Boike will be moving back to Loveland this summer. Thank you Doc Boike - and the other volunteers who helped him.

GRANNY'S FLOWERS

LOVELAND, OHIO - Tess Bellamy smells a flower at the Loveland Primary School. All photos taken there Friday and Sunday. © David Miller 2004

FREE

LOVELAND, OHIO - These young men took advantage of the almost empty parking lot at the Loveland Bike Trail Saturday morning.

KATHY RAY

LOVELAND, OHIO distance runner Kathy Ray tops the West Loveland Avenue hill heading towards Lebanon Road on Saturday morning in the rain.

Kathy has ran several marathons and last year ran an “ultra” marathon. She recently ran Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon in three hours and forty-five minutes well under the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon.

RUNNING STORE OPENS IN LOVELAND, OHIO

LOVELAND, OHIO - Running Spot East opens a new location in Loveland. After five years in the heart of old Milford, Running Spot East has relocated to the heart of Loveland. They occupy the old train depot in the heart of the historic downtown next to the Loveland Bike Trail on W. Loveland Ave.

They are the Cincinnati area's premier running and walking store, where you can find everything from shoes and clothing to accessories and injury prevention.