Loveland Magazine

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - TIGER FOOTBALL NEXT AT GLEN ESTE

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - The Glen Este Trojans (2-0, 5-0) are the next Varsity Football opponents for the Loveland Tigers (1-1, 2-3) this Friday night. The Game is at Glen Este at 7:30 PM. Glen Este with a perfect season record leads the FAVC Buckey Conference. Loveland is in fourth place in the Conference behind Mason and Winton Woods who are both 2-0. Glen Este is number 4 in the city in the Enquirer's Coaches Poll

Last week the Tigers lost to Harrison High School, 13 - 7 despite having the ball almost twice as long as Harrison, 29:53 vs. 16:34. Loveland also had 4 turnovers vs. Harrison's 1. Harrison had 137 total rushing yards and Loveland only 34. Loveland's Billy West had 83 yards for the game, but Quarterback Chris Howland was sacked 5 times and had negative 44 yards which kept the team total very low.

Howland completed 17 of 28 passes for 223 total yards. J.T. Maus caught 5 passes, his longest, 22 yards. Will Miller caught 4 passes and averaged 18.5 yards per reception, and his longest for 25 yards.

Loveland was behind 13 points and went to the locker room for a 45-minute thunderstorm delay, but came out renewed. Billy West quickly scored Loveland's first points of the game on a 25 yard run. The 4:27 left in the game was not enough time for Loveland to add any more points.

Loveland Defensive Back Michael Morrision was taken to the hospital in an ambulance, and admitted with a torn spleen and a collapsed lung. Morrison is recovering after being in the intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital and is expected to be release soon.

Two weeks ago on September 16, the Tigers varsity took the field at home against the Walnut Hills Eagles. The Tigers would score first on a 10 yard pass from Senior Chris Howland to Senior Will Miller making the score 6-0.  The Eagles then answered with a score on a quarterback sneak to pull ahead 7-6.  That would prove to be the only threat of the game from the Eagle offense, as the Tiger defense would hold Walnut Hills to -11 yards rushing for the game.

The Eagles offense would manage only 117 yards total against a tenacious Tiger defense.  The second quarter saw the Loveland offense begin to awaken as Senior J.T. Maus pulled in Chris Howland's second touchdown pass on a 35-yard completion.   Junior Ryan Gunnarson would score the 2-point conversion to make the score at halftime 14-7.  Head coach Jim Vanatsky noted, "this team has the talent to put it all together.  We haven't played a complete game yet.  The team responded well at the half again tonight."

The Tigers offense roared to life in the second half scoring on a touchdown run by Senior Billy West from 3 yards out.  West would end the evening with 126 yards on 24 rushing attempts with 2 touchdowns.

After a fumble recovery by Junior Michael Defillipo, J.T. Maus would score again on Howland's third touchdown pass of the evening.  Howland would finish 12 of 19 for 199 yards and 3 touchdowns.  He spread the ball around completing passes to seven different receivers.  The offense would roll for 355 yards on the evening.

Vanatsky said, "Senior Chris Tobias was a huge lift switching to the offensive line in the second half.  The defense did a nice job overall, especially in the second half.  What can you say when you win 35-7 and know you can play a whole lot better.  We need to eliminate our mistakes." 

Loveland's Homecoming parade is Thursday October 6 beginning at 6:30 PM. and a bonfire at the High School at 9 PM. The Homecoming game is against Amelia on Friday October 7 at 7:30 PM.

LOVELAND, OHIO - THE QUESTION KIDS

THE QUESTION KIDS by Bill Croskey

   I used to teach high school psychology, and I loved having my students read Erich Fromm's book, The Art of Loving.  In it, Fromm wrote that active loving had four parts to it: caring, respect, responsibility, and knowledge. On responsibility, he said that it had two aspects; (1) the respond-ability, or the ability to respond to someone, and (2) the willingness to respond.  The former principal at Loveland Intermediate, Mr. McClellan, would ask our team whether a student CAN'T DO an academic task or if the student WON'T DO the work. This view of Responsibility is sort of the same 2-part test: (1) CAN an individual do his duty? Does she know how? Does he have the skill? (2) Just as important, though, WILL the student or adult respond? Is that person willing to do all of his or her work? WILL the individual make the wrong which has already been done -right? I suspect that there are many more WON'T DO's than there are CAN'T DO's.

   This has led me to an interest in a new syndrome, Academic Engagement.  I can hear some of you saying, "Just what we need is another excuse to not do your work."     The premise is that when students are presented with an opportunity to engage in an academic activity such as completing a problem or reading a passage, some can't respond, and some won't.  In one instance, a student "Can't Do" because he may have not been taught. Other "Can't Do's" have an educational disability.  Some "Can't Do's" do not have their learning materials and so may know how to respond but do not have the means to do it. Some do not have time to respond.  The Can't Do's are often characterized by the world as "inferior." They may even be called "stupid" or "retard" or "morons."  I think that is because of the assumption that if they can't do, it is because they lack the intelligence. They do not measure up. 

It is the "Won't Do's" that frustrate us.  The "Won't Do's" are thought to be intentionally making your life miserable. They seem almost evil. They are accused of "just doing that (or not doing that) to make me mad!" It is true that their "Won't" is a matter of choice. They may be picking some other stimulus to respond to. They may be choosing the path of least resistance. They may be choosing to spend their time in a more rewarding (to them, not to you) pursuit.  The may be afraid of failure and so are avoiding failure by avoiding trying.

     In a way, the "Can't Do's" let us off the hook. If we succeed, we are heroes because we have taught someone whom no one else could teach. If we fail, we are the latest in a long line of teachers who tried to help but couldn't. But the "Won't Do's" won't easily release us. We plague ourselves with the "What ifs?"

What if he's being abused?
What if no one ever cared enough to fight through the tough shell?
What if I fail, too? Won't I confirm his misperception that he is stupid?         

     Determining who is a "Can't Do" or who is a "Won't Do" and telling the difference is a dicey business.  My years working with special education students and assessment of who belongs in special ed. have convinced me that many "Can't Do's" are really "Won't Do's."  Further, many "Won't Do's" are not so far gone that they can't be turned into "Will Do's."

     Here is a framework for trying to reach both the Can't Do's and the Won't Do's. 
1. Figure out the antecedents; what environmental factors does the student bring which may promote or impede learning? For example, is he H.A.T.S.? (Hungry, Angry, Tired, or Sick?) Does she have her basic, Maslow's Hierarchy, needs met?
2. What should we teach them?  Instruction must be relevant, active and interesting.  A motivating question for many is this: "If you don't learn this, then when you are an adult, will you have to pay someone else to do this for you?"  When school learning is competing with another, more attractive, but potentially hurtful stimuli, offer a substitute which will also be stimulating - but safe.
3. Figure out How to Teach - A process called Backward Design or Understanding By Design is helpful here:
   A. Identify the desired results - What would a student who has mastered the skill or concept look like?
   B. What would we accept as evidence that students have attained the desired 
        results, understandings and proficiencies?
  C.  Proceed to plan teaching and learning experiences - and assessments - based on knowing what evidence we will need to collect and to present.
4. Develop positive reinforcers - behavioral contracts, extrinsic motivators, intrinsic motivators - to entice students to choose your offerings over some of the equally enticing distractions such as computer games or the opposite sex.
5. Have a Situational Plan, a contingency, for the Tough Kids who don't respond to all of your other offerings.

I don't guarantee that you will always be able to differentiate between the Can't Do's and the Won't Do's. But your use of these Comprehensive Classroom Management and Motivation Tools will help most students to be Willing and Able to Respond to the Program you have for them. If they are Respond-able, you, for your part, can claim Responsibility.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - LOW COUNTRY BOIL RETURNS TO PAXTONS

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - "I guess you would call it classic rock.... but we play a lot of different types of music. We are mostly influenced by Neil Young songs and Grateful Dead songs," said Rob Reis of the Low Country Boil.

They will be playing at Paxtons Grill in Downtown Loveland on Saturday, October 1 beginning at 9 PM.

Kevin Bachman sings and plays two bongo drums, a Hopi Trunk Drum - he plays very hard and very loud and is from Montgomery. Chris Rutkai plays lead guitar is from Springboro. Rob Reis does vocals, plays rhythm guitar and harmonica and lives in Loveland. David Miller plays bass guitar and lives in Chicago, Illinois. "We all grew up in the Montgomery/ Blue Ash area and have been playing together since we were in Jr. High," said Reis.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - WIN BENGALS TICKETS AND CLUB HOUSE ADMISSION

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - You can win Bengals tickets and Club House admission at the Loveland Health Care Center CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT. There will be food and drink, Split-the-pot, Cornhole set raffle, music and fun.

Click here to read more: Download Cornhole.html or email at: PaulaH@hcmg.com

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - RITCHIE'S COVER PAINTING - TO INSPIRE, AND NEVER FORGET THE WAY WE WERE ON SEPTEMBER 12

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - This month's cover photo for Loveland Magazine is of a painting Loveland Intermediate School Art teacher Carole Ritchie painted on September 12, 2001. She was teaching at Sycamore High School at the time, and her class was "expressing their pain and fear" about the attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the plane crash in Pennsylvania the day before. Ritchie said she always paints along with her students when they are doing a particular assignment. The assignment on September 12, 2001 was to learn how artists could translate personal emotions through their artistic expression.

This painting, along with the fire helmet, was outside of her Loveland Intermediate School Classroom this past September 9, 2005, this time to inspire her students to design bracelets commemorating the fourth anniversary of the terrorist's attacks. Also on this day, her students were outside in the front yard of their school, tying red, white, and blue ribbons on the trees lining the driveway. It was their public display to remind the community to remember the victims and rescue workers who died - their way of asking the public to also "never forget."

Each student had also designed and constructed two commemorative bracelet/wristbands about September 11. One wristband was for themselves, and one more to give away to the teachers and staff at their school. The inspiration for the bracelets came from the colorful and popular silicone "Livestrong" wristbands people are wearing that was first started as a reminder to support the Lance Armstrong Foundation for cancer research.

Ritchie was teaching at the Sycamore School district at the time of the Trade Center attack. However she retired the following January. The retirement allowed her, through friends, who lived in New York City, to hook up with a group of people who were cooking and serving meals to firefighters, police and other rescue workers clearing "Ground Zero" and searching for bodies. She and her husband Frank, Loveland's Junior Varsity Softball, and Freshman Basketball coach, spent 48 hours that January serving meals to the rescue workers. Ritchie said the restaurant they worked at was directly across the street from where the World Trade Center once stood. The restaurant itself was also damaged, but the owner was able to repair it enough so it could be a place of refuge for the workers. " It was an unbelievable experience, as we were able to thank the first responders, face to face."

Ritchie said, "It was an extremely cold two days, but the fireman, police, and other workers worked around the clock only stopping for meals at the restaurant." Her students had already sent booklets of their art, prose, and poetry to the restaurant in November, and as the Ritchie's served meals, the workers sat reading through the books sent by the students from Sycamore. It was a proud moment for Ritchie as she realized that her students had done something really important and meaningful.

"The way the country came together, flying flags, thanking every firefighter they saw is what I want my current students to remember about September 11, 2001," said Ritchie. "That is why my classes at Loveland create art on each anniversary."

Ritchie says her current students were in the second grade when the country was attacked and she wants them to remember if they can, but learn how we in America pulled together at the time. Ritchie wants the country to "remain that way."

Her father fought and was wounded in World War II, and received a Purple Heart for his fight in the Battle of The Bulge. She says her family has always had deep patriotic roots. "We have always been very proud of our country."

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - ZONING HEARINGS ON NEW SUBDIVISION, AND LAND USE PLAN HEARING

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - On Thursday, October 6, the Miami Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Zone Change for 8 acres located on the north side of Weber Road between Tanglewood Subdivision and Mitchell Farm Subdivision.  The request is to rezone the property from Agriculture to "R-1" Single Family Residence.  The purpose of the zone change request is to construct a 15 lot single family subdivision.  The Zoning Commission meets at the Miami Township Hall, 5900 McPicken Drive.  The meetings begin at 7:30 PM.

On Wednesday, October 12 there will be a public meeting on the Draft VISION2025 Land Use Plan for Miami Township.  The draft plan is a result of a year's work with input from residents, businesses, and staff.  The meeting will be an open house format and members of Miami Township staff and the planning consulting firm will be on hand to answer any questions.   There will be opportunities to comment on the draft plan.  "Your comments are important.  The plan is still in draft form and revisions can and will be made before the plan is officially adopted by the Township Trustees." said Larry Fronk the Community Development Director.  The meeting will be held at the Miami Township Hall, 5900 McPicken Drive and will begin at 7:00 PM. For additional information about the plan, and links to view the plan, please see story published on Friday September 16 (Imagine Miami - Vision 2005).

If you have any questions about either of these two meetings, contact Fronk at 248-3725 or e-mail at larry.fronk@miamitownshipoh.gov.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - 7TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC BOOSTER GOLF OUTING

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - The 7th Annual Loveland Athletic Booster Co-Ed Golf Outing is October 16 at Sharon Woods Golf Course.  All proceeds from the golf outing will benefit their numerous programs.

Tee times start at 12:30 A.M. and the cost per golfer is $80 or $150 for a family combo (1 adult and 1 child).  The Boosters are also looking for corporate sponsors for the event.

The Loveland Athletic Boosters is a non-profit organization that generates income to supplement the Loveland School's athletic budget. Money is raised by running concessions, fundraising and through booster membership dues.

The Athletic Boosters directly support scholarships, Meet the Team nights, FAVC Championships shirts and athletic awards, Senior Nights for all varsity sports, the Homecoming parade and celebration, and Food and lodging for athletes at state tournaments. They make numerous purchases and donations of equipment to the athletic departments, and run numerous other programs that support school spirit.

If you or your company is interested in participating, please contact Art Wilkinson at 513-489-3676.  To register for the outing, visit the athletic boosters web site at: www.lovelandathleticboosters.com

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - A HALLOWEEN CABARET

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - What do you get when you cross a Halloween party with a Cabaret?  "Get set to enjoy a wild and hilarious original comedy written and directed by Connie Hatfield of the Loveland Stage Company," said Connie Hatfield.

The Loveland Stage Company presents an October Halloween Cabaret at the Loveland Stage Company Theater, 111 S. Second St. Loveland, Ohio.

The cast of this unusual Laugh-In style comedy will perform such favorites as "Thriller", "Monster Mash" and several Patsy Cline hits.  There’s "Walking after Midnight", "I Fall to Pieces", and "Sweet Dreams of You" But that’s not all, there’s an Elvis tune called, "Trouble", and Queen’s "Bohemian Rhapsody".  Jimmy Robertson will be singing "Love Potion Number 9" to Cindy Wilmes as Gypsy Madame Rue and Dennis Duvall will croon Frank Sinatra’s "Witchcraft". Hatfield said, "You will be laughing and singing from the opening curtain to the final number."

The cast includes: John Wolff as Dracula, Debbie Duncan as Elvira, Marjory Clegg, Joanie Hauck, Carolyn Finn, and Stephanie Mackris as the Witches, Joshua Couch as Wolfman, Dennis Duvall as Frankenstein, Nicole Sandford as the Bride of Frankenstein, Cindy Wilmes as Gypsy Madame Rue, Jimmy Robertson as Love Potion Number 9, and Jared Adamson as the Phantom of the Opera.

October 14, 15, 16, and October 21, 22, 23, 2005 at the Loveland Stage Company Theater, 111 S. Second St. Loveland, Ohio.

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8:00 P.M.
October 16 and 23 are Sunday matinees and begin at 3:00 P.M.

Written and Directed by Connie Hatfield
Produced by Kathie Kefauver
Choreographed by Bonnie Schanz and Kirt Lee

Ticket prices: Adult General Admission $10
$2 discount for seniors (60 and above) and children (18 and under)
For ticket information call 513 683-3925
Tickets are also available at the Lebanon Citizens National Bank - Loveland

For more information about the Loveland Stage Company contact: Connie Hatfield (513) 683-7639see: www.lovelandstagecompany

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - DEBORAH RIDGELY PAINTING PRESENTED TO REP. SCHMIDT

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS -

Deborah Ridgely was commissioned to paint the childhood home of Jean Schmidt who was recently elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The painting was presented to Schmidt when she was sworn into office at the White House and will hang on a wall in her Washington office.

Ohio Representative Michelle Schneider is Ridgely's sister and commissioned the painting. Schneider said, " She loves the painting and that it looks great in her office which has 20 feet high ceilings."

Ridgely has also painted the official portrait of Schneider that will hang in Columbus. DGRstudios@aol.com

 

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - THANK YOU JACQUELYN GRAFF

Dear Jacquelyn,

I looked back on your e-mails and noticed that you were in this thing with us from the beginning. Before all the horror stories made the news, you knew that there were going to be animals in need and you sprang into action.

I believe that it is only appropriate that your donation goes right to Terri and our team in Slidell, Louisiana --- you've always been there with her in spirit so now I think it is entirely appropriate that fruits of your labor are there with her as well. Please send everything to:

Noah's Wish/Terri
c/o Fay Anguzza
46333 Laurie Street
Hammond, LA  70401

Please put a note to Terri in the box where it came from and how you did what you did.  She will appreciate your efforts.  Thanks so much for everything you have done.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Sincerely,
Roger Smith
Noah's Wish

Editor's note:
Jacquelyn Graff organized donation collections at the Loveland High School to help pets and other animals effected by recent hurricanes.  The donations are going to Noah's Wish. (Learn more by reading BECKI YOUNG SEEKS HELP FOR HURRICANE PETS 9/7/05)

Noah's Wish is a not-for-profit, animal welfare organization, with a straightforward mission.  They exist to keep animals alive during disasters. You can join Jacquelyn's efforts by going to http://www.noahswish.org/Donations.htm.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - BICYCLE RIDE HELPS RAISE $160,000.00

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS  - Sunflower Revolution II, an educational and fundraising event hosted by the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's Disease Research and Wellness, drew 1,000 participants and grossed $160,000 with its gala, Symposium Expo, and bike ride, organizers said. The foundation's raffle, meanwhile, has soared beyond the $55,000 mark, with more than a month to go.

The Davis Phinney Foundation is named after Davis Phinney, a Tour de France stage-winner whose 300 national and international victories make him America's winningest cyclist. Phinney, 46, was diagnosed at age 40 with early-onset Parkinson's disease.

The bike ride of 62 and 25 miles held on August 25 started and ended in Downtown Loveland and drew 400 bicycle riders.

Fredy J. Revilla, M.D., a Parkinson's disease expert with The Neuroscience Institute at the University of Cincinnati, described the three-day event as remarkable. He said, "The feedback from patients, colleagues, members of the public, and cyclists has been overwhelming."

"What a great weekend. This gathering of physicians, patients, caregivers, cyclists, sponsors and supporters was incredible," said Connie Carpenter Phinney, wife of Davis Phinney and a 1984 Olympic gold medalist in cycling.

Meanwhile, the Davis Phinney Foundation is continuing its sale of one thousand raffle tickets for $100 each by mail and online. The prize: serial number 00001 of the all-new, limited-production 2006 MeiVici (my victory) Serotta bicycle with state-of-the-art Shimano Dura Ace components. The bike, unveiled by the legendary frame-builder Ben Serotta at Sunflower Revolution II, is valued at more than $10,000. The drawing will take place September 28, 2005.

You can purchase a raffle ticket here: http://www.davisphinneyfoundation.com/dpf_raffle.php

The Davis Phinney Foundation is supports research aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating Parkinsons disease. The Foundation also seeks to find ways to improve the lives of individuals challenged by the disease and is focusing its efforts on raising funds that will be distributed as grants to laboratory and clinical research programs that are investigating the causes of Parkinsons disease and new, potentially curative therapies for Parkinsons patients.

The Neuroscience Institute is a regional center that maintains nine neuroscience specialties within the University Hospital, the Health Alliance, and the UC College of Medicine. The Institute assists with patient care, research, education, and the development of new medical technologies.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - OSBORNE STORY CORRECTION

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - Councilman Todd Osborne has informed Loveland Magazine, that the Hamilton County Court did not take the money he owed to Apex Specialties, from his personal bank account.

In a hearing that Osborne did not attend, a Hamilton County Magistrate recently issued a judgement against Osborne for not paying for the election signs that he ordered. Apex Specialties then filed the necessary paperwork to have the money owed, taken from Osborne's personal bank account. However, Osborne said he paid the bill when he took cash to the Hamilton County Court House.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - LOVELAND WOMAN’S SECOND ANNUAL TEA AND FASHION SHOW

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - The Loveland Woman’s Club invites you to their second annual tea and fashion show entitled "Fashion on a Shoestring." This very special event will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 12:00 noon until 3:00 P.M. at the Loveland High School’s cafeteria. Activities include door prizes, raffles, split-the-pot, and a basket auction. Loveland Woman’s Club members model the outfits they’ve purchased at local thrift stores.  Everyone attending is asked to bring their favorite tea cup and share their tea cup memories with their friends.

The Loveland Woman’s Club, which was organized in 1912, has sponsored college scholarships for Loveland students for many years.  Proceeds from the 2004 "Fashion on a Shoestring" assisted in funding the 2005 scholarships which were awarded to Margaret Fowler, Jennifer Neuville, Emily Henson, Melissa Nye and Bryan Wexler.  All proceeds from the 2005 Tea and Fashion Show will also fund scholarships for Loveland students.

"Treat yourself and your friends to a fun-filled afternoon while supporting scholarships for Loveland students" said, Marirose Stiver

Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased at the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce, 510 West Loveland Avenue, in the Union Savings Bank building.  Feel free to call their office at 683-1544 for hours of operation and availability of tickets.  For additional information you may also call 683-0348.  Tickets will not be sold at the door.  "We hope to see you on Saturday, October 15," said Stiver.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - LOVELAND MAGAZINE ACCEPTS TIPS

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

A Loveland Magazine reader recently wrote this very nice note.

"I do not have time to watch television or listen to the radio.  I do read Loveland Magazine.  Thanks for keeping me in touch."

Another reader wrote from Iraq.

"I just wanted to say it was nice to go to Loveland Magazine and see stories that will make you smile and reaffirm my belief in America and her citizens."

And another reader recently wrote this kind note.

"I thoroughly enjoy reading your magazine. I check it weekly and am always excited to see new pictures or new articles. Thank you for providing this wonderful service to the families of Loveland! Great job!"

Almost all of the news in Loveland Magazine comes from news tips sent from faithful readers, but Loveland Magazine is now accepting "TIPS" of the $'s kind.

Please note the new "Tip Jar" now found at the side of this page, and thank you very much for all of the support and encouragement you continue to offer.

Sincerely,

David Miller, Publisher

LOVELAND, OHIO - NEWS - OSBORNE CASE REFERRED TO STATE ELECTION BOARD

LOVELAND, OHIO - NEWS - The invoice for election campaign signs, purchased almost two years ago by Councilman Todd Osborne from Apex Specialties, has finally been paid.

Apex did not however receive a check from Osborne, it came from the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts who had to take the money directly from Osborne's bank account.

Osborne and Apex owner Paul Elliott, appeared before Judge Magistrate Annie B. Erwin last Wednesday because Osborne filed a motion with the Court to have the debt declared "satisfied." It was Osborne's first court appearance, and Elliott's seventh trip downtown, because of the unpaid debt.

However, Osborne's troubles over filing a false financial report to the Hamilton County Board of Elections (BOE) will not be fully resolved for several months according to the BOE's Clerk of Campaign Finance, Chuck Eckert. Osborne has filed corrected financial reports, but Eckert said he would still refer the issue to the state election board. He said the State is likely to take several months to hold a hearing and issue a final recommendation on punishment.

(For background, read original story: OSBORNE FACING FELONY ELECTION CHARGE published Friday, September 02, 2005)

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO - HONEST POLITICIANS? HOLY COW!

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO - DEAR LOVELAND MAGAZINE by Patrick Grimes

First, let me begin by saying that Pamela Grimes is my wife. And she continues to amaze me.

Pamela Grimes is in the running for Deerfield Township Trustee. Her campaign is being financed 100% through her own savings, and has specifically asked for no monetary contributions. She wants everyone to know that when she's elected to office that she's speaking for the township, and not for the Republican Party, companies, or other individuals who have given her money for the campaign. As a result, you can imagine that cash is tight in the Grimes household right now.

I tell you that to tell you this:

Pamela used "A to Z Printing" of Sharonville for her informational sheets and campaign stickers. When she arrived to pick up the finished product, she glanced at the bill and noticed that she was being under-charged for their services. She brought this to the attention of the manager of "A to Z Printing" and promptly paid the previously agreed upon charges for their excellent products and services.

This is the kind of person of integrity that I am proud to say that I married, and I continue to be proud of today supporting her in her bid for Deerfield Township Trustee.

Sincerely,
Patrick Grimes

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - DIG UP YOUR CIVIL WAR RELATIVES

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - The Goshen Township Historical Society will host Mr. Jim Houston at their regular meeting September 28, 2005.

Mr. Houston will speak on the subject, "Digging up your Civil War Relatives" a program on locating the graves of local Civil War Veterans. Mr. Houston is a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

The meeting will be held at the Society's Museum The Anchorage 1845 State Route 28 at 7:30 PM. The public is invited. For info: goshen_historical@excite.com

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - ROSS EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR FRESH AIR

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - Sara Ross has extended the deadline to sign up for her Fresh Air community forum to September 27. And reminds that anyone who lives in the Loveland "Area" is invited to participate.

(See ROSS: SOME FRESH AIR published on September 16 for details.)

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - GIRL SCOUTS COLLECT KATRINA AID AT GRANNY'S FALL GARDEN PARTY THIS SATURDAY

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - Area Girl Scouts will be collecting items to send to Hurricane Katrina victims this Saturday between 1 - 4 P.M. at the Granny's Garden Fall Party at the Loveland schools on Loveland Madeira Road. (See GRANNY'S FALL GARDEN PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA THIS SATURDAY - September 20)

They are asking people to bring:
New and/or clean and gently loved stuffed animals.
Personal care products such as tooth brushes and toothpaste, hair products, sanitary products, suntan lotion, and men's products.
Backpacks and duffels new or in good condition.

Items can also be dropped off at Cruves across the street from the schools during their regular business hours.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - MEETING TO DISCUSS LOSS OF LOVELAND INITIATIVE COMMUNITY CENTER

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - The Loveland Initiative (formerly the Shalom Initiative) would like to invite all residents of Westover Village, Macarthur Park, and Loveland Pines to a community meeting regarding:

• The location of the Loveland Initiative located at 787 W. Main St. (Westover Village Apartments)
• The 10th annual Christmas Program
• Book Bag Drive
• Cool School
• The Tracy Johnson Scholarship
• And other programs that follow throughout the year.

The community meeting will be discussing all of these programs, which are in jeopardy because of the possible loss of the townhouse the Initiative has occupied at the Westover Apartment complex for 8 years.

Also Volunteers and donors (supporters) that have represented The Loveland Initiative since 1997 are invited to attend.

Terri Rogers, the Initiative Presidents said, "We hope to see your support on September 23 at 6:00 P.M. at 787 W. Main St. Located in the Westover Village Apartments." (E-MAIL ROGERS)

LOVELAND, OHIO - GRANNY'S FALL GARDEN PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA THIS SATURDAY

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - Granny's Fall Garden Party is this Saturday, September 24, on the grounds of the Loveland Primary & Elementary Schools, 550-600 Loveland Madeira Road. The family budget friendly event will be held in the nationally renown and award winning school gardens that are groomed and ready for thousands of visitors.

There will be lots of scarecrows at Granny's Fall Garden Party, a blacksmith, a take apart table, Granny's Craft Room, professional family portraits in the garden, clowns, magic shows, children's theater, science demonstrations, and gardening classes. Of course there will be food. The party begins at 1 P.M. and ends at 5.

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LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - OVER-THE-RHINE ARTIST QUILTERS HEAD TO THE LOVELAND ART SHOW

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - Sarah Center Quilters at the corner of Vine and Liberty, is an ‘Over-the-Rhine’ help center sponsored by St. Francis Seraph Church.  Sarah Center Quilters started 3 years ago with 4 quilters, a broken leg conference table propped up by phone books, through many donations, 12 used sewing machines, batting and fabrics from many sources, the ladies ages ranging from 20 to 70 years, now climb 2 long flights of tenement steps to get to the weekly class.

Their quilts are sold at local bazaars and a craft show at Sarah Center, 60% of sales going to the quilter and 40% back to the Center for supplies.

The National Freedom Center spurred an interest in quilts used as signals for runaway slaves and the ladies have made and sold small versions of them.  According to Sue Paas, quilt teacher and Loveland resident, their most valued tool is the seam ripper.

The Loveland Art Show is this Sunday from 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. in Nisbet Park.

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LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - DIRECTIONS TO LOVELAND ART SHOW

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - The Loveland Art Show will be held in Nisbet Park this Sunday September 25, 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. The park is at the end of Railroad Avenue or Karl Brown Way in Historic Downtown Loveland along the State and National Scenic River and the Loveland Bike Trail.

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LOVELAND, OHIO - KATRINA HELP NEEDED: LOCAL MEN HEADING TO PASCAGOULA - NEED TRUCKS

LOVELAND, OHIO - Dear Loveland Magazine by Kevin Egan

I'm contacting you because I need some help and I'm hoping some of you can provide it.  A group of guys that I am part of a weekly bible study with are planning a trip down to Pascagoula Mississippi (Sept. 29 - Oct. 3) to help out in the Katrina relief effort.  Unlike most groups that are specialized (i.e.. doctors, law enforcement, etc...) we are just a bunch of guys looking to help out by doing something more than just writing a check although that is a necessary part of the effort as well. Our plan as of now is that we are loading up a couple of pick-ups with chain saws, a bobcat and as much supply as we can carry.

I would like to turn this into a larger effort and that is why I'm coming to you for help.  We have been in contact with a local church in the area and are coordinating our efforts with them.  Please see the brief email from them outlining what they need.

This is where you come in and if you can't, maybe you know someone who can. We need help with the following:

• We need a couple of box trucks, vans or trailers to haul supplies. Once we gather the necessary supplies we need a way of transporting them down there.  We would need access to the vehicles or trailers from Thursday Sept. 29 through Monday Oct.3. 
• Additional equipment: We are looking to take down various hand tools - hammers (sledge and other), shovels, wheelbarrows, tarps, work gloves, etc...  Any tools new or used that people would  be willing to donate.
• Supplies: as noted above they are in need of cleaning supplies (bleach, spray bottles, etc..), non perishable food items, bug spray. We would love to fill up whatever vehicles we have with all those items.
• Clothes - all ages - clean, boxed/bagged and  labeled  as to the contents.
• Baby products: They need  formula, toys, clothes, diapers, etc...

Cash / fuel cards / etc.. There is obviously an expense involved in this effort especially with gas costs where they are and we are willing and happy to cover that cost ourselves.  As I stated we are renting a couple of Bobcats down south as we approach the area because heavy equipment to move large amounts of debris is a tremendous need.  If anyone feels that this is an area they can help out with it would be greatly appreciated.

I am not in the habit of asking people for help but this is not about me so I ask you to do what you can. I know many of you have already supported the Katrina effort in other ways so if you are unable to support us now that is OK.

Thanks for your consideration and if any of you have ideas or can help out please email me at kjegan4@mac.com

Best to all of you,
Kevin

PS. As part of our fund raising effort we are selling split firewood this weekend (Sept. 24 & 25). We are selling pick-up truck loads (almost a cord) for $250 - stacked and delivered.  It is a great way to help out as all the money raised will go towards this effort and you get firewood for the winter - what a deal!!!  If interested please email me and leave contact information.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - JANE CAN'T MIND HER OWN BUZZINESS

               

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - by Jane Rockwell

As you may have noticed, there is a new business in town.  Or should I say "buzziness".

The Buzz Thru Espresso Bar is an authentic meeting place.  The old time community watering hole is an apt comparison, only at The Buzz you will find more than water.  "Fair trade" coffees of all kinds - from complicated and exotic to just plain and delicious, teas and fruit smoothies are on the menu. Although the menu is extensive, if you don’t see what you want or just can’t decide, just describe what you like and a drink will be created especially for you. To go with your beverage you can have a sugary twirl of a cruller, a Danish, a muffin, or a classic glazed raised doughnut etc. all from Bonnie Lynn Bakery.  A variety of coffees are for sale by the bag.

Bruce Wolff and Mary Jane Letaw are the owner-operators of this enterprise.   They have remodeled the space to reflect their eclectic and varied interests. Seating is comfortable. Bruce’s collection of records (yes, real round flat spinning things with groves that make music) plays in the background.  Books are for reading and fill one corner.  Wonderful old magazine covers seem to be creeping across the wall like literary ivy.  A wild and whimsical chess set is available if you are so inclined.  Carefully chosen artwork hangs beneath the hand-written menu chalkboards. And you NASCAR fans, check out that "Buzz" stock car out front and then ask Bruce about it.

Bruce and Mary Jane are already considering teaming up with the Arts Council for an art show this holiday season and the potential for poetry readings is being discussed as well.   The Hungry Holler Bluegrass Band is scheduled to provide live music on the first Friday of each month in the evenings 7-10P.M.. The acoustic band Thinking TOO Much will be in concert for hurricane relief on Friday September 23 at 7:30 P.M.

The Buzz is open from 5:30A.M. thru 10:30P.M. They have a "Buzz Thru" window so you can drive up, order and be served right from your car. They are located at 807A Loveland-Madeira Road, right opposite to McDonald’s and next to the Movie Gallery.

This place is hand-made and heartfelt.   Anyone who stops in cannot help but feel the warmth and vitality.  It is a personal place in the era of manufactured, mass produced "charm".  I bet anyone who goes there will be trying to figure out a reason to just hang around a bit longer.   I know I did.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - THINKING TOO MUCH ABOUT HURRICANE RELIEF?

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - The Thinking TOO Much acoustic band will be playing on September 23rd, 7:30P.M. at the BuzzThru Espresso Bar ( 807A Loveland Madeira Road) in Loveland. Guitarist Bob Graff said, "The place is very much like a 1960's Coffee House, very relaxed and small.  The seating capacity is around 40 but the owner Bruce Wolff tells me that it can hold roughly 60."  Thinking TOO Much may play outside in a very small area or inside depending on the weather. "They serve coffee but I understand you can bring a small cooler with your own libations.  The Espresso Bar is pretty loose."

The band has requested that their gig be a benefit and their fee be donated to a Hurricane Relief fund.   Bruce Wolff has graciously agreed to donate proceeds as well," said Graff.  "We will send all donations to the Red Cross .  "It's a good chance to hear great music and help the people of New Orleans. We look forward to seeing you there."

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - IMAGINE MIAMI - VISION 2025

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - Miami township began a planning process in August 2004 to draft a new comprehensive land use plan. A Township press release says, "Over the past year, we talked with a great many people, gathered a wealth of information, analyzed data, prepared maps and text, which were revised as the year progressed."  The plan will guide Miami Township until the year 2025.

A Public Meeting on the draft plan will be held on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 P.M. at the Miami Township Civic Building at 5900 McPicken Drive.  You are encouraged to attend and comment on the draft plan.  Different parts of the plan are already on the Township web site for review.  A copy of the full draft plan will be placed on the web site before the meeting.

Community Development Director Larry Fronk said, "Although this part of our planning process is ending, your input is still important."

Contact Larry Fronk at 248-3725 or e-mail him at larry.fronk@miamitownshipoh.gov.

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - WESTOVER VILLAGE HAS NEW OWNERS

LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - Westover Village on West Main Street, the 90-unit apartment community in Loveland, Ohio, was recently purchased for $2.7 million. The seller was Westover Village Ltd. of Cincinnati, and the buyer was Matrix Capital Partners L.L.C. of Loveland, Ohio.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - O'BANNON ROAD PROJECT UP-DATE

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - The project bids to repair the hill slide on O'bannon Road were opened on August 25. The Clermont County Engineer is receiving paperwork to process the contracts. They expect to begin the project in mid September. "This project is a high priority for this office and we are working extremely hard to get it under construction. The construction will take approximately two months, weather permitting." Said Todd Gadbury, Deputy Engineer.

Gadbury can be reached at (513) 732-8865 or tgadbury@co.clermont.oh.us

LOVELAND, OHIO - ROSS: SOME FRESH AIR

Dear Loveland Magazine:

I extend this open invitation to each of you who lives, works, or feels invested in Loveland to participate in Fresh Air. This invitation is one way for me to say "Thank you!" for the rewarding experiences I had volunteering with Loveland in the late 90s to prepare, conduct, and report on the White Pillars town meeting. This new project reflects those and many other learnings, which I've turned into a ground-breaking innovation in community issues work. I would like to share this FreshAir with Loveland.

I am seeking at least 30 diverse people who can participate by committing to six weekly sessions, beginning early October. These individuals stand to gain personally useful new skills and insights while co-creating a full "portrait" of a local issue they select. After this project, the issue booklet can be the handout for a "ya’ll come" town meeting on that issue. FreshAir is a win-win-win for these participants, Loveland, and issues that need citizens’ wise voices of lived experience.

I invite you to let your imagination roam and explore how participating in this project can benefit you, Loveland, and its public issues. Contact me by Sept. 20 to participate. I'm excited about this project and looking forward to doing it in Loveland.

Sincerely,
Sara Ross, your Clermont County neighbor
Bethel, OH 45106
sara.ross@global-arina.org

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