Loveland Magazine

Epiphany United Methodist Church: Blessing of the Animals

The annual Blessing of the Animals service will be held Saturday, October 6th at 10am in honor of the late Dr. Lee Lynch, DVM.

Members, friends and the local community are encouraged to bring their obedient pets of any nature to this special service.

Each owner will receive a special commemorative certificate in honor of their animal blessing.

There will be a message from Dr. P.B. Johnston and information from the League for Animal Welfare. Special treats of the dog & cat variety will be available for our four legged friends and a variety of muffins and refreshments for the attendees.

This is an event for the entire family, so invite your friends, family and neighbors to come out and join the EUMC tradition.

Link: Epiphany United Methodist Church, Loveland, Ohio - Worship Services.

Epiphany United Methodist: Fall Outdoor Movie Night

Fall Outdoor Movie Night

Fall Movie Night! Everyone Welcome! Fall Movie Night -

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 13, 2007. Weather permitting, the movie will be shown on the outside lawn next to the pumpkin patch. The movie will begin at 7:30pm. Movie TBD so watch for more information. There will be hot dogs, popcorn, and drinks provided so please bring your entire family, friends & neighbors for this fun family event.

Oh Yeah, DON"T FORGET YOUR BLANKETS.

Link: Epiphany United Methodist Church, Loveland, Ohio - Worship Services.

Historic Loveland Castle Museum

The Loveland Castle's 25thAnnual Scary Knight Tour is October 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26 and 27th. 7pm to 11pm rain or shadow.

$8 adults,
$7 12 and under
Parking $1

recommended for ages 6 and above Visit the Scary Knight tour and relive a medieval battle in a real Castle. Then work your way thru the Haunted Gardens.

Link: Historic Loveland Castle Museum.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Stage Company: Noises Off

LOVELAND, OHIO -  Noises Off starts October 4 at the Loveland Stage Company Theater.

A Comedy in Three Acts by Michael Frayn

Director: Jim Cronin Producer: Caroline Hall

Called "the funniest farce ever written", NOISES OFF sent reviewers searching for new accolades to the hilarious.

"The most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy ... A spectacularly funny ... peerless backstage farce ... [This} dizzy, well-known romp ... [is a] festival of delirium." - N.Y. Times.

"Bumper car brilliance ... If laughter is indeed the best medicine, NOISES OFF is worth its weight in Cipro." - N.Y. Daily News.

"The funniest farce ever written ... Never before has side-splitting taken on a meaning dangerously close to the non-metaphorically medical." - N. Y. Post.

"As side-splitting a farce as I have seen. Ever? Ever." - N.Y. Magazine.

Show Dates: Oct. 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2007 Evening Performances at 8:00 pm; Sunday matinees at 3:00 pm

Information Contact: Caroline Hall 697-1313

Link: Noises Off.

WWMD?

What Would Margaret Do?

by William Croskey

I am a member of the Loveland PAWS Committee - Promoting an Awareness of Wellness in the Schools. We promote Wellness in a number of ways. One is to beat the drum for Character Education. A source which some Loveland staff members use for resources on character is the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati.

The Character Council sponsors various educational programs and is supporting one at Summit Country Day School on Oct. 23 from 4:00 to 6:30. Registration is $10.

Each month, the Character Council selects a Character Quality of the Month from 49 Character First! qualities. September's Character Quality is Dependability. That is defined as "Fulfilling what I consented to do, even it if means unexpected sacrifice." To practice Dependability , "I will" statements for children and adults alike are: I will.

• Keep my word
• Be careful what I promise
• Correct my mistakes
• Pull my share of the load
• Have a good attitude

Another source of information for these Character Qualities is The Character First! website.

This month, Character First! has a story on its website about Dependability. In A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the city of Pompeii. Archeologists have uncovered the remains of some 2,000 inhabitants fleeing or seeking shelter in attics. But one soldier remained at his post, his hand gripping the hilt of his sword. Today his armor stands in the National Museum at Naples.

This story impacted me. From the standpoint of military dependability, this soldier was dependably brave to the point of death. Not only did he refuse to leave his post, he was engulfed by lava and died in the effort. I believe the U.S. has many soldiers such as this today, some of them from Loveland. They are dependable soldiers who pull their share of the load - and then some. Our nation benefits from their dependability.

But the story also got me to thinking about others who must decide if or when to leave their "posts." One of the "I will..." statements is to "Be careful what I promise." I think this means that I should consider how far I am willing to go in carrying out a promise I make. Until others decide it's time to leave? Until I am the last one standing? Until death? It also means to me that I should be careful not to commit myself to projects I cannot complete, or which interfere with my previous commitments. The lesson may then be that we should not commit to "posts" which are not worthwhile, or not matched to our skills, or which stretch us to the point that we are not as dependable about our other commitments.

A spouse who remains in an abusive relationship might certainly be described as Dependable. At what cost to self? And for what greater good? A teacher who has high standards (read: "expectations") may be reluctant to revise those expectations for students who are less able in that skill area. Dependability can degenerate into pig-headedness when it is not tempered with other Character Qualities such as Cautiousness (Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions), Discernment (Understanding the deeper reasons why things happen), and Flexibility (Willingness to change plans or ideas according to the direction of my authorities).

NOTE: It is hard enough to adhere to these Character Qualities by themselves; it gets even stickier trying to follow several overlapping Qualities at once. But, maybe I am over-thinking this. Maybe we mostly know when we need to be dependable, steadfast, enduring and "there" for others. It's doing it that is hard.

Woody Allen is reported to have said, "95% of Life is Just Showing Up." For me, one has to be there in order to be dependable. I am not sure my generation understands this. But people from the era that Tom Brokaw called "The Greatest Generation" know how to be there when it counts.

I am reminded of the former secretary at Loveland Intermediate School, Margaret Keifer. Margaret taught me a great deal about "showing up." When a baby shower is held, she is there. When someone gets married, she's there. When a friend dies, she goes to the visitation and the funeral. When someone has a bake sale, she shows up with brownies. She visits the graves of family members on Memorial Day, makes it to retirement parties, and stays to clean up afterwards. Sometimes, when I don't want to have to attend something like this, I think, "What would Margaret do?" Then I pull on my shoes and get moving.

We have a lot of lessons to learn from the Greatest Generation about Dependability. Showing up is one of them.

Bill Croskey, NCSP, is a School Psychologist at the Loveland Intermediate and Middle Schools

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - Attention Seniors!

Time is running out to apply for Homestead Exemption tax break!

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - The Board of Clermont County Commissioners reminds senior citizens and those permanently and totally disabled to turn in applications for Ohio’s new Homestead Exemption by the October 1, 2007 deadline.  For those qualifying for the program, it will lower residential property tax bills by an average of $400 each year, regardless of income.

“The new Homestead Exemption will enable eligible homeowners to shield $25,000 worth of the market value of their home from all local property taxes,” said Ohio Representative Joe Uecker (R-66).  This would mean that someone eligible for the program, who owns a home with a $100,000 market value, would be billed as if the home were worth $75,000. 

This new program, recently signed into law by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, is available to all Ohio homeowners, regardless of income, if they are at least 65 years of age or older, or are permanently and totally disabled.   Those who currently receive the Homestead Exemption will automatically qualify for the expanded exemption and do not need to reapply.

“Many citizens living in my district are excited about the program,” added Ohio Representative Dan Bubp (R-88).  However, there are still many citizens, who are eligible for the program, who have not yet filled out applications.  Up to 775,000 could be eligible for the property tax relief.

Applications for the Homestead Exemption are available on the Clermont County Auditor’s Web site, www.ClermontAuditor.org, they can be picked-up at the Auditor’s Office located at 101 E. Main Street in Batavia, or you can have an application mailed to you by calling (513) 732-7150.

Ohio lawmakers try various tax breaks to keep seniors in state

Karen Farkas Plain Dealer Reporter

In 2005, about 175,000 people 65 and older moved from throughout the United States to 11 southern states, taking $4.5 billion in income with their furniture and pets, according to a report released last month by the National Active Retirement Association.

Ohio legislators don't know exactly how many of their senior constituents head south, but they want to do something to stem the flow - and keep their money in the state. They believe most go to Florida, which has no income tax or taxes on retirement income.

Ohio fights back

Link: Ohio lawmakers try various tax breaks to keep seniors in state - cleveland.com.

So I'm a "Phony Soldier," Rush?

by Jon Soltz from the Huffingtonpost.com

As Media Matters reported today, Rush Limbaugh, on his show said that those troops who come home and want to get America out of the middle of the religious civil war in Iraq are "phony soldiers." I'd love for you, Rush, to have me on your show and tell that to me to my face.

Where to begin?

First, in what universe is a guy who never served even close to being qualified to judge those who have worn the uniform? Rush Limbaugh has never worn a uniform in his life -- not even one at Mickey D's -- and somehow he's got the moral standing to pass judgment on the men and women who risked their lives for this nation, and his right to blather smears on the airwaves?

Read full editorial here: Jon Soltz: So I'm a "Phony Soldier," Rush? - Politics on The Huffington Post.

Jon Soltz, Co-Founder and Chair of VoteVets.org, is a leader of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans community and is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From May to September 2003, Soltz served as a Captain during Operation Iraqi Freedom, deploying logistics convoys with the 1st Armored Division. During 2005, Soltz was mobilized for 365 days at Fort Dix New Jersey, training soldiers for combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. He also served his country with distinction in the Kosovo Campaign as a Tank Platoon Leader between June and December 2000. Soltz is a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College with dual degree in Political Science and History. He has completed graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

MORROW, OHIO – LOVELAND 4-1 with shutout of Little Miami

MORROW, OHIO – Last Friday night the Loveland Tigers had 295 total yards. Little Miami had 123, which included a big zero in the passing yardage column, only completing 1 of 11 passes. Loveland's 145 rushing yards almost equaled their 150-yard passing game.

With the 44-0 shutout of the Panthers, the Loveland defense has only allowed 35-points in its first five games. Defensive Back, Karl Koenig ran an interception into the end zone for a 30-yard score in the 1st quarter.

The temperature was still in the eighties on another unseasonably hot night, when Brian McGohan got the first 3 of his 8-points and started the Loveland scoring with a 45-yard field goal midway through the 1st quarter. Nearly every kickoff by McGohan went into the end zone, leaving the Panthers starting their drives on their own 20-yard line. And, when reserve kicker, Matt Eltringham got his chance, he did the same. It was a night that when the Panthers did get a chance to return a kick, it was only to the 23-yard line, and after three downs, they found themselves back to their own 17.

Donnie Behymer ran for 73 yards and Charles Mather added 47 for the Tigers. Mather scored 2 touchdowns on runs of 1 and 3-yards. Tight End Brian Wozniak, took a T. J. Howard pass in the 2nd quarter for a 10-yard score.

With 59 seconds left in the game, Adam Engel shot out of a large pile of players, after he stole the ball from the Panther offense, and was off for a 59-yard touchdown. Engel also scored as an offensive player on a 3-yard run in the 1st quarter.

The Tigers host Glen Este tonight in the first Buckeye Division play for both teams. Glen Este is now 3-2 overall and beat Amelia (1-4), 63-0 last week. Glen Este will throw the ball very little, relying on a ground game that pounds and punishes anyone in their way. They have also beaten Princeton and Lakota East.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Leaf Collection Schedule

LOVELAND, OHIO - The City's annual fall leaf collection schedule is as follows:

October 8 & 29:  East Main, Elm, Chestnut, Wall, Riverside, Park, Ohio, lower West Loveland, Harper, Shadycrest, Victory Circle, Wilson and Center.

October 9, 10, 30, 31 & November 1:  E. Broadway (Rt. 48), Broadway, Hanna, Walker, Wakefield, Oak, Ash, Maryknoll, Venice, Elysian, Oriole, Lowell, Seyffer, Walnut, Paxton, Cedar, Ruth, Robin and Steeplechase,Huntington, and Cedar Woods Subdivisions.

October 11 & November 2:  Lower Broadway, Third, Harrison, O'Bannion, E. Loveland Ave., Fifth, Karl Brown Way, Union, Railroad, Maple, Sentry Hill Subdivision, Brandywine Subdivision, Bares Creek Subdivision and Hermitage Point Subdivision.

October 15, 16, 17, 18 & November 5, 6, 7:  Pheasant Hills, Pheasant Hills on the Lake, Claiborne I Subdivisions and Hidden Creek.

October 18, 19 & November 8, 9:  Brandenberg, Fox Meadow Farm Subdivision, Glen Lake Subdivision, Lebanon Road, West Loveland Avenue from Lebanon to Loveland-Madeira Road, Rich Road, Vanderbilt, Woodford Subdivision and Kemper Road.

October 22, 23, 24, 25 & November 12, 13, 14:  Stoneybrook, Miamiview, Loveland Heights, Durango Drive, Claiborne II and Fox Chase Subdivisions.

Special Instructions

• During the collection period, residents are instructed to rake leaves to a place near the street or curb.
• Please keep leaves away from the sewers, as they block drainage during rainy weather.
• Residents are asked to have leaves at the curb on the beginning date of the scheduled pick-up period.
• Each neighborhood or street will make one pass during the collection period.
• Burning leaves is prohibited by City ordinance.
• Once the collection period is over, all leaves must be disposed of by being bagged and placed at the curb on regular trash day.

Click here for a printable schedule to hang on your refrigerator: Download print_leaf_schedule.pdf

MILFORD, OHIO - Board of Education candidates

MILFORD, OHIO - According to Milford Board of Education President Carol Ball, “There are two seats open for the Board of Education.  The terms are for four years.  No incumbents are running.  However, Mr. George Lucas does have experience as he served one four year term on the Board of Education in the middle to late 90s.  Kathy Hull was the school psychologist until her retirement two years ago.  None of the other people have any experience with the district.”

Craig Paul
George Lucas
Larry Deel
Gary L. Knepp
Kathy Hull

Ohio students get solid marks in 'nation's report card' - cleveland.com

Scott Stephens - Plain Dealer Reporter

Ohio's public school students were near the top of the class in national reading and math scores released Tuesday.

In addition, black and Latino students posted the largest gains in the state and significantly narrowed the gap between their test scores and those of white students.

Read the full story: Ohio students get solid marks in 'nation's report card' - cleveland.com.

MILFORD, OHIO – Popularity Contest only

MILFORD, OHIO – According to City Manager Loretta Rokey, “There are four seats and four incumbents running for a four-year term to serve on the City Council.  Ms. Hinners has run for election before.  The others were appointed to fill unexpired seats.”
David M. Hunter
Ralph Vilardo Jr.
Bryan Hawkins
Charlene A. Hinners

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - November Election

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Eric C. Ferry is running un-opposed for Township Fiscal Officer

According to Tim Pennington, the Community Relations Director for Miami Township, “Mark Keitel is running against Ken Tracy” for a four-year term as Township Trustee.

LOVELAND, OHIO – Infrared Light

LOVELAND, OHIO – This photo was taken last summer in the heart of Historic Downtown Loveland along the tracks of the CSX Railroad, looking South to where the tracks cross over the Little Miami river. The photo was taken with a digital camera through a filter that blocks out 99% of visible light, leaving only infrared rays to land on the camera sensor. The reddish looking file is then converted to a black and white image using Photoshop's Channel Mixer (monochrome setting).

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Pvt. Christina M. Hodge graduates Basic

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Army National Guard Pvt. Christina M. Hodge has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson.

During the nine weeks of training, she studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

She is the daughter of Lisa Bryant of E. Meadowbrook Drive, Loveland, Ohio, and is a 2002 graduate of Winton Woods High School, Forest Park, Ohio.

LOVELAND, OHIO – School Board: no contest

Loveland City School Board – Two, 4-year terms – 2 to be elected.

Jim Kolp – 9451 Kempergrove Ln., Loveland, OH 45140
Kathryn M. Lorenz – 1228 Retswood Dr., Loveland, OH 45140

MORROW, OHIO – SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES

Little Miami Local School Board – 4 year terms – 3 to be elected.
- Mike Cremeans – 9603 S. St. Rt. 48, Loveland, OH  45140(513)683-9308
- Nona Cress – 4585 Ward Rd., Morrow, OH 45152 (513)708-6226
- Kym Dunbar – 7096 Misty Meadow Ln., Morrow, OH 45152 (513)899-3656
- Mary Beth Hamburg- 5817 Chancellor Ln., Morrow, OH 45152 (513)899-4056
- Danny W. Helton – 5775 Brant Rd., Morrow, OH 45152(513)899-4216
- Gary Kilburn – 3849 Halls Creek Rd., Morrow, OH 45152 (513)899-3000
- Mark Price – 7775 Wilderness Way, Maineville, OH 45039 (513)899-9863
- Barry A. Sullivan – 350 E.Pike St., Morrow, OH 45152 (513)899-3975

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO – November Election Candidates

4 year term for Fiscal Officer –
• Kristin L.K. Spiekerman – 7793 Deerhurst Pl,,Maineville,OH 45039 (513)573-0516
• John  Wahle – 9728 Blackbird Pl., Mason, OH  45040(513)398-8747

Trustee – 1 to be elected to a four-year term.
• Pete Patterson – 5822 Homecrest Ln., Mason,OH 45040 (513)459-7589
• Lee Speidel – 7205 Kings Mills Rd., Maineville, OH 45039 (513)683-1773

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO – Office hopefuls

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO –  Three men are running for the one Trustees seat open in this November's election. It is a four-year term.

Phil Beck 9983 Walnut Ridge Ct. 45242
Mike Howell 7935 Munson St., Camp Dennison, OH. 45111
Eric Minamyer 9832 Farmstead Dr. Loveland, OH 45140  (Incumbent)

FISCAL OFFICER – 1 TO BE ELECTED – 4 YEAR TERM

John C. Borchers (9379 Kentonsrun Ct., Loveland, OH 45140) is running un-opposed for another four-year term as the Township's Fiscal Officer.

LOVELAND, OHIO – This Old Clock

Display and History of American Clock Making from the 1800's through the 1900's

LOVELAND, OHIO - The Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum and the Buckeye Chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors will present a display, and talk about the history of American Clock Making from the 1800's through the 1900's.

The display runs until December 31 at the Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive. The Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4:30 PM, and by appointment. Admission is free; however, donations are accepted.

Bring your clocks for the experts to evaluate
In addition to the clock display, experts from the Buckeye Chapter will be at the museum on Saturday, October 20 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. They will be there to help you evaluate and/or identify your family clock. Bring your clocks for the experts to evaluate. The Museum asks that you please limit your clocks to 2 or 3 per person. A donation of $5.00 per item will be given to the museum. No written appraisals will be given.

Janis Fogle said, “This is an opportunity to learn more about American Clock Making from its beginning from area collectors, excited about their hobby.”

Call 513-683-5692 for information.

LOVELAND, OHIO – Runner's chic

LOVELAND, OHIO – This photo was taken recently at the Runner's Depot in Downtown Historic Loveland.

LOVELAND, OHIO – Council hopefuls on TV

LOVELAND, OHIO - There are five residents pursuing three Loveland City Council seats in the November election. Arnold S. Bellush, Paul Elliott, Mark J. Fitzgerald, David M. Kothman, and Todd A. Osborne, are all official candidates. Elliott and Osborne are incumbents running for re-election to another four year term. Current Councilwoman, Katie Showler, is not running for re-election.

The ICRC (Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission) gave each of the candidates a chance to record a message that will be broadcast to the community.

Playback Schedule

Saturday 10/6 @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday 10/9 @ 12:30 PM
Monday 10/15 @ 3:00 PM
Sunday 10/21 @ 9:00 AM
Wednesday 10/31 @ 9:00 PM   (Halloween night!)   scary!
Monday 11/5 @ 6:30 PM

Channel 8 or channel 15, depending on one's level of service.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Deja Who?

Julie Stone will Read and Sign from her new book

Thursday, September 27th, 7:00 PM

The Patio at Blue Chip Cookies (200 West Loveland Ave.)

LOVELAND, OHIO - HOMECOMING EVENTS

LOVELAND, OHIO The Loveland High School Homecoming Parade begins at 6 PM, Thursday, October 4, followed by the annual bonfire at 8 PM.

The Homecoming Game is Friday, October 5 at 7:30 PM against the Anderson Redskins.

Read more details about the parade route and participant rules:

MORROW, OHIO - Army Pvt. Clifford D. Smith graduates basic

MORROW, OHIO - Army Pvt. Clifford D. Smith has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, he studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Smith is the son of Darlene Smith of Willnet Drive, Cincinnati, and a 2006 graduate of Little Miami High School, Morrow, Ohio.

AURORA, INDIANA. - Blair Kants second in Roar of Thunder

AURORA, INDIANA. - The ninth annual "A Roar of Thunder" Regatta was held on August 18 and 19 in Aurora, Indiana. The Regatta features Formula 2 (110 m.p.h.) and Formula 3 (90 m.p.h.) powerboat races. There was also an air show featuring planes flying in formation, aerial acrobatics and a stunt biplane.

Blair Kants, Loveland, took second place in the Formula 3 final behind Sam Miller and ahead of Carole Reno.

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - New Clermont County Storm Water Web Site

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - Looking for guidance on how to address a drainage problem on your property?  Are you interested in learning more about what you can do to stop pollutants from entering our streams through storm water runoff?  Check out the new Web site for the Clermont County Storm Water Management Department at www.ClermontStorm.net.

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - Commissioner Proud Named to NACo Committee

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - The National Association of Counties (NACo) has announced that Clermont County Commissioner Bob Proud is one of only four Ohio county commissioners selected to hold steering committee leadership positions.  NACo President Eric Coleman has appointed Proud to serve as vice chair of the Juvenile Subcommittee of the Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee. 

Steering committees annually review and make recommendations on issues and legislation.  The policy development process initiated by the steering committees leads to the publication of the American County Platform, which NACo uses as a guide to deliver the county government message to leaders in Washington, D.C.

“I am excited to serve on this committee,” said Commissioner Proud.  “As a member of the Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee, I am actively involved in legislation and law enforcement efforts to stop the flow of methamphetamines and other drugs that lead many of our young people down a destructive, even deadly path.  The Juvenile Subcommittee also gives me the opportunity to influence federal policy dealing with juvenile issues.”

Proud is currently serving as president of the Board of Clermont County Commissioners; he is in his fifth term as a Clermont commissioner.  In addition to NACo, Proud is actively involved in many local organizations including the Coalition for a Drug Free Clermont County.