Loveland Magazine

L M Recogonized for Excellent Financial Accountability

MORROW, OHIO - Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor has presented the Little Miami Local School District with the “Making Your Tax Dollars Count” award for the fiscal year 2008 audit. This is the second consecutive year Little Miami has been recognized by the state for excellent financial accountability. Fewer than five percent of all Ohio government agencies are eligible for this award.

"It is an honor to recognize Little Miami Local School District officials for their commitment to strong financial accountability," said Ms. Taylor. "The community should be proud of the district's commitment to making sure that each tax dollar is spent appropriately. Keep up the good work."

Certain criteria must be met to receive the "Making Your Tax Dollars Count" award. Standards include:

• The school district must complete and submit a Comprehensive Annual Financial Review (CAFR).
• There must be no findings or issues present in the audit report.
• There must be no other financial concerns involving the entity.

Treasurer Shaun Bevan accepted the award September 15 on behalf of the district.

"It is a tremendous testimony to the district's efforts at fiscal accountability to receive this award two years in a row," said Mr. Bevan. "Little Miami has earned an 'Excellent' rating from the state for both our academics and our finances. We are among the top districts in the state academically, our spending is below the state average, and the State Auditor recognizes our hard work to vigilantly protect the community's investment in its schools."

New Clermont Counts Web site Provides 2010 Census Information

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - Clermont County now has a Web site available for citizens to obtain information about the 2010 Census.  The site, www.2010.ClermontCountyOhio.gov provides answers to commonly asked questioned about the census and explains how the data is used to distribute more than $400 billion annually to state and local governments to fund critical community services.

2010 Census questionnaires will be delivered or mailed to homes in March 2010; more than 4.5 million Ohioans will receive the questionnaires.  There are only 10 questions to answer and is expected to take 10 minutes or less to complete.

"Census information is utilized to draw federal, state, and local legislation districts.  The statistics are used to attract new businesses, forecast future transportation needs, plan for hospitals, draw school district boundaries, and design public safety strategies.  Information collected is also utilized to determine the need for additional social services, block grants, and other grant programs essential to many communities."

Creating Personal and Social Change

Grailville Retreat and Program Center invites you to attend the third weekend retreat in Grailville’s 2009 Living an Integral Life Series: Creating Personal & Social Change: A Weeklong Inquiry into Transformative Action held Wednesday through Sunday, October 7-11.

Are you working toward your own transformation or toward the transformation of society? How is it going? Are you able to generate the transformative outcomes that you so deeply desire?

This 5 day inquiry is designed to improve your effectiveness in generating results that matter to you and to the world. Participants will walk away with:

• An understanding of integral theory and an ability to apply it to your life and work.
• A deeper awareness of yourself—body, mind, persona and spirit—the filters through which you experience life, the habituated patterns of perception, thinking, being and relating that limit your effectiveness.
• An understanding of your shadow and how it invites you into transformation.
• Ways to perceive and overcome your personality’s immunity to change and that of your organization or culture.
• An increased capacity to relate to others across the spectrum of consciousness and so co-create with others who hold different values to your own.
• An increased capacity to dwell within the field of being, to be present to that which is more than self and so access a vaster creativity than your own body-mind.

The workshop will be an exploration in experience. It is designed to bring you results in enacting transformation. It will be facilitated by a team of Integral practitioners: Australian Caresse Cranwell; Leslie Hershberger, Quanita Mundy; Loree Hollander. Co-sponsored by the Grail’s Women’s Institute for Social Transformation.

Creating Personal & Social Change: A Weeklong Inquiry into Transformative Action is held Wednesday through Sunday, October 7-11, at Grailville, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Tuition (with meals) is $500 Single Occupancy/ $400 Double Occupancy/$300 Commuter. Multiple reservation discounts and scholarships are available. Contact 513-683-2340 or www.grailville.org for more information

Grailville is a center of The Grail, an international movement of women committed to spiritual search, social actions, ecological sustainability and the release of women’s creative energy throughout the world. Located on 300 acres of woodlands, pastures and organic gardens jist outside of Loveland, Ohio, Grailville “is a diverse community offering spiritual, cultural and educational opportunities for the public, as well as providing guest facilities for meetings, lodging and dining.”

A one-night seminar on “How to Budget

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - A one-night seminar on “How to Budget” will be offered on Sunday evening, Oct 11th, 6:30 PM at Epiphany United Methodist Church. Dick Orcutt, will be leading the seminar.

Charles (Dick) Orcutt, is a founding Partner Orcutt & Co. CPA's, Ltd., a full service tax, accounting, and payroll business. He started Orcutt & Company in 1989 after 25 years in a variety of corporate and public accounting and financial positions. He holds an accounting degree from University of Cincinnati and a Masters degree from University of Oklahoma. He is a CPA licensed in the State of Ohio.

The seminar is open to the public, but please make a reservation by sending an e-mail.

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Tigers Claw Back To Over .500

by Chris Shoals

After an 0-2 start, it was hard to find daylight in the dark hole that is the high school football season. But, the Loveland Tigers football team has taken their flashlights, and hard hats, and fought their way back to a 3-2 record. The Tigers defeated Wilmington on Friday night by a score of 30-13.

Loveland was ready go from the blow of the whistle and jumped out to a fast start on defense, not allowing Wilmington to score a point until the second half. Andrew Newbold had the opening points for Loveland catching a 28 yard pass from Adam Engel that put Loveland up 7-0.

Loveland was 5/12 on third down conversions, leading them to long, sustained drives that kept the ball away from Wilmington’s playmakers. Loveland held the ball for 6 more minutes than the Hurricane, winning the time of possession battle 26:28, to 21:32.

Loveland also found a passing game this week with Adam Engel completing 6 of his 9 passes for 85 yards, and a touchdown. If you remember, Loveland only attempted 1 pass against Kings last week.

Engel once again led the team in rushing with 123 yards, but there were also strong showings from Isaac Spence, and Randy Mullins. Spence had 68 yards, on 20 carries, as well as cashing in 2 touchdowns. Mullins had 15 yards to add to the Tigers total of 232.

Loveland also had 21 first downs to the Hurricanes 11.

The Tigers will now head into the FAVC Buckeye play, one of the toughest divisions in the area, with an impressive 3-2 record. Coach Andrew Marlatt is looking towards the challenge. “Winning the last three games is a wonderful feeling for our team. However, we all understand the difficult road ahead in the FAVC Buckeye division.” Marlatt went on to say “The last five games are all tough and we just need to stay focused and keep chopping. I ask each player on our team to become a master of his craft.” Marlatt also feels the Tigers have a chance to achieve a huge goal. “If each Loveland Tiger will buy into this philosophy then I truly think we have a chance to reach our ultimate goal of winning the conference and making the Division 1 playoffs.”

Marlatt said that staying healthy will also be a challenge. “The coaching staff is committed to a year round strength program which absolutely pays dividends in the staying healthy department. We also will modify practice drills and practice length as the season progresses. The players need to do their part and get plenty of rest and good food.”

Randy Mullins now leads the FAVC with 4.5 sacks per game. He was credited with 1-1/2 sacks Friday against Wilmington.

Loveland next takes on Glen Este for the annual homecoming game at 7:30 PM on Friday. The game will take place at Tiger Stadium. The Trojans are 3-2 as well, with wins over Lakota East, Amelia, and Northwest while falling to GMC opponents Princeton, and Sycamore.

Looking at season stats, this will be a close game. Loveland has a slight lead over Glen Este producing 303 vs. 289 yds. per-game. Loveland also leads the two teams in scoring, but only by 25.2 vs. 23.4 pts. per-game. Glen Este has given up fewer pts. per-game, 14.8 vs. 19.4 for Loveland.

Glen Este's Austin Duncanson is averaging 128 yds. per-game with 642 total. He averages 6.7 yds. per-carry. Engel has totaled 582 yds. and averages 8.8 per carry. His average rushing per-game is 116 yds.

The Homecoming Court will be presented at half-time on Friday, and the Homecoming Queen will be announced.

Loveland's Homecoming Parade begins in Historic Downtown on Thursday at 6:30 PM.  The parade route will proceed west on West Loveland Avenue to Rich Road, ending at Loveland High School. 

Matt Hamill Subject of Movie

"The movie, 'Hamill' tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat."

LOVELAND, OHIO - "I read the script and cried through most of it," Matt Hamill's mother, Janet told Loveland Magazine.

Matt Hamill was born deaf, so his grandfather signed him up for the elementary school wrestling team to raise his self-esteem and help him fit in the hearing world.

It worked. In fact, Hamill's career has been so compelling that a production company was on the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology Tuesday filming scenes for a movie about his life.

Hamill, who grew up in Loveland, Ohio, won three NCAA Division III national wrestling championships as a student at RIT. Now he's a professional fighter in the UFC — Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Hamill is being portrayed by deaf actor Russell Harvard, who played the role of H.W. Plainview as an adult in the movie There Will be Blood.  Read the full article by Bennett J. Loudon of The Democrat and Chronicle.com...

"Hamill" is a coming of age drama depicting the struggles and successes

of what it takes to become a champion.

Our story begins at a doctor’s office in Loveland, Ohio, where single mother, Janet, and grandfather, Stanley, learn that 8-month-old, Matt, was born deaf. She and her father are left to ponder a very difficult decision: follow the doctor’s advice and send Matt away to a specialized school for the deaf, or keep him in Loveland and preserve the family unit. Read the full movie synopsis here...

Susan Gibney (Crossing Jordan) has joined the cast to play Matt's Mother, Janet. Janet Rich teaches Health at Loveland High School. Rich said that she just found out from Loveland Magazine that Gibney was portraying her in the movie, and she thinks it is fantastic. She thinks the movie is going to be great. Rich was invited to go to Rochester to watch the filming, but couldn't go due to work and Homecoming at Loveland High School.  "Matt is one in a million and a true Blessing from God."

Matt's grandfather, Loveland's legendary Stan McCoy, will be played by Raymond J. Barry (Training Day, Walk Hard, Dead Man Walking). Rich said, "I miss Dad so much and he was such a big part of Matt's life, and the movie script brings that out."

"I am very proud and can't wait to see the final production," Rich told Loveland Magazine.

We’re introducing a new genre to Hollywood: THE DEAF FOREIGN FILM. Hamill has been created by the hearing and deaf, for the hearing and deaf, in hopes to bridge the gap between these two communities. Hamill will fully capture the colorful visuals of American Sign Language and the intricate layers of Deaf Culture and put them up on the Silver Screen for everyone to see in unison, deaf and hearing. Shot in the same vein as Million Dollar Baby but with a Rudy ending, and inspired by the life of deaf Ultimate Fighter Matt Hamill, Hamill tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. After three years of development this production team is looking to propel this narrative film into Hollywood’s limelight. We need your help! It’s time to GET INVOLVED in the Matt Hamill Movie and help us create THE BUZZ…

The Matt Hamill Awareness Fund is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts organization. This project has been set up to help raise development funds for the feature film currently entitled Hamill.

Contributions to the Matt Hamill Awareness Fund may be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. All funds will be applied to the development costs of this project and will help us in reaching physical production. Contributions can be made online with a credit card.

Councilman Mark Fitzgerald appointed as interim City Administrator of North College Hill

The City of North College Hill has issued the following press release:

As I am sure you know, Jerry Thamann has accepted a position with the City of Springdale and will be leaving us on September 16, 2009. Jerry has served the city and this Administration with the highest quality of professionalism and dedication and we all will miss his presence. I am sure I speak for all citizens in thanking him and wishing him well.

The business of the City, obviously, must continue. To that end, it is imperative that we have continuity in service to our citizens, management of our departments and relationships with multiple county, state and federal agencies. This obviously calls for a person with experience and familiarity with North College Hill. While it is my first inclination to appoint a permanent replacement for Jerry, I have come to the conclusion that it would neither be prudent nor fair to do so at this time. This position is vitally important and should not be rushed. Secondarily, as this is an election year, I feel it would not be fair to force upon the incoming Council, a person whom I selected without their input.

Therefore, I have decided to appoint Mr. Mark Fitzgerald as the interim City Administrator. Mark has extensive experience as City Manager having served in that capacity in both the Village of Lockland and most recently in the city of Loveland.

During the past two years, he has worked closely with Jerry Thamann in his capacity with LSR Consultants and has become familiar with our system, our staff and our citizens. I feel Mark is the perfect person to insure our stability and continued progress until a permanent City Administrator is selected.

It is my intention to continue to interview perspective candidates until after the November 3, 2009 election. At that time, once the incoming Council is settled, I will then meet with that body and present my top three candidates for the purpose of interviews, after which I will consider counsel’s advice and input. I wish to make the final selection by December 1, 2009. This will give the person selected a full month to become acclimated to North College Hill as well as giving his/her employer reasonable notice before assuming their duties as North College Hill Administrator on January 1, 2010.

As Mark is a partner in LSR, our current economic development consulting firm, this will be considered as an extension of their contracted duties. This “outsourcing” of the interim city administrative duties is not unique. Deerfield Township has done the same thing in the last month while they search for their permanent Administrator. This arraignment will save the city nearly $2500.00 per month during the next 3 1/2 months.

Finally, let me make one thing very clear. While Mark may be an “interim” Administrator, he has the full authority to take whatever action necessary to insure the primary goals and policies of the Administration and Council namely, the preservation of the life, safety and welfare of our citizens, the efficient and effective management of all departments, and the continued progress in the development of our city.

Dan Brooks, Mayor
City of North College Hill

State News

Income drops, poverty rises in latest census release

Ohio had the third largest increase in poverty rate among the states this decade and the third-highest decline in median household income, new 2008 data released by the Census Bureau show. Read on...

Bill seeks one-year delay of all-day kindergarten | The Columbus Dispatch.

The chairman of the Senate Education Committee is pushing to delay Gov. Ted Strickland's requirement that districts offer all-day kindergarten starting next school year.

Under the two-year budget passed in July, all school districts, regardless of statewide ratings, must offer all-day kindergarten beginning in fall 2010, unless they get a waiver from the Ohio Department of Education.

Sen. Gary Cates, R-West Chester, wants to delay that requirement for one year. Read on...

State to slash lawyers' pay from crime-victims fund

Victims' advocates and some attorneys say a reduction in the amount the state reimburses lawyers for work in abuse cases will make it more difficult for victims to get protection orders, especially in rural areas. Read on...

Many born, left in hospitals

A young woman conceals her pregnancy, gives birth alone and then feels desperate.

The image of a panicked new mother on the verge of abandoning or killing her baby is often invoked by those who support safe-haven laws as a way to save infants from harm.

 But in Ohio and elsewhere, it appears to be just as likely -- and possibly more so -- that laws designed to permit the anonymous, legal abandonment of infants are being used by women who deliver in hospitals and leave without their children.

Some say that's OK because the babies remain safe, but others worry that the practice is short on safeguards and rife with potential consequences.  Read on...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

On this segment of Clermont County Today, host Kathryn Lehr talks with Kirstin Eismin of the YWCA about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and how you can reach out for help if you're currently involved in an abusive relationship.

Fall Back In Time: Riverboat Tour

On this segment of Clermont County Today, host Kathryn Lehr talks with Keith Robinson and Wayne McClain (Clermont Park District) about the upcoming Fall Back in Time event, where you can meet some historical figures and take a BB Riverboats cruise to Augusta, Kentucky.

Health Care Can't Wait

Parents express thanks after embryo mix-up

TOLEDO (AP) -- A Sylvania woman who gave birth to a boy after a fertility clinic implanted her with the wrong embryo is a "guardian angel," the boy's biological parents said last week.

Paul and Shannon Morell of suburban Detroit said in a statement Saturday that they will be "eternally grateful" to Carolyn Savage for her decision to give birth to their child despite the clinic's mistake.  Read on...

Conflicting Reports about Miami U. Student Death

Hingham teen dies in Ohio after a battle against H1N1

Fears surrounding the swine flu virus struck close to home Saturday when a local teenager, described as healthy and full of life by his family, died three weeks after contracting the disease.

Another person connected to Miami University died last week. Kimberly Young, 22, graduated in December 2008. She died Wednesday, but tests have not concluded whether she died from the virus, Wagner said. Young and Healey did not appear to have known each other.  Read on...

Miami unable to confirm if freshman died from H1N1

OXFORD — Miami University officials tonight are unable to confirm whether a freshman who died this weekend passed away due to the H1N1 virus. Read on...

The Business District of Historic Milford, Ohio Features Four Celebrated Original Places

Milford, Ohio is one of the older more established neighborhoods in the area of Greater Cincinnati. It’s historic downtown area is filled with stores that have been there for a long time. Some of these stores include Allen’s which sells vacuum parts and vacuum pumps, Enchanted Moments and a store that repairs shoes.

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of new businesses that have established themselves here and are creating a lot of buzz. Not only are these companies successful, they are also breathing new life into this historic part of town. Four of these businesses include 20 Brix, Padrino, Sugar and the Bridge Cafe.  Read on...

At The Library This Week

Symmes Township Branch Library

Baby Rhyme & sign

Nursery rhymes, activities & sign language for baby!
Ages 6-18 months
September 30, 2009. 11:30 a.m.

Stories, Shakin' & Songs

Children/Music & Movement Storytime
Music, movement & stories!
Ages 1-4
September 30, 2009. 10:30 a.m.

Tom Sawyer Workshop Children/The Big Read

Join ArtReach: A Division of the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati for a
workshop about "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Presented as part of The
Big Read. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for
the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library
Services and Arts Midwest.
October 1, 2009. 7:00 p.m.

Get Energy Smart!

Hands-on activities & demonstrations for the whole family. Learn about
energy and energy efficiency with Michelle White from Crystal Clear
Science. Sponsored by a grant from Scholastic, Inc. and Duke Energy.
All ages welcome.
Symmes Township Branch Library
October 3, 2009. 1:00 p.m.

Loveland Branch Library

Preschool Storytime

Children/Preschool Storytimes
Ages 3-5
September 28, 2009. 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Children/Preschool Storytimes
Ages 18-36 months

September 28, 2009. 11:00 a.m.

Who Needs Libraries in the Digital Age?

Apparently more people than ever need our Library, which is why usage is
breaking all records! Read how the free services at your Library changed
the lives of these Library fans.  Read on...

State News

BMV fees to take a bigger bite soon

Vanity plates to rise from $15 to $50; vision test also more

Starting Thursday, it will cost you a little more to buy a vanity license plate or temporary tag, and to get your vision checked when you renew your driver's license. Read on...

Ohio woman implanted with wrong embryo gives birth

Wrong-embryo baby's parents laud 'guardian angel'

An Ohio woman who gave birth to a baby boy after a fertility clinic implanted her with the wrong embryo is a "guardian angel," the boy's biological parents said Saturday.  Read on...

Diabetes drug can help fight lethal cancer complications.

A drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes can help fight lethal complications accompanying cancer, say researchers.esearchers from Ohio State University have found that drug rosiglitazone can help combat muscle wasting and severe fat loss among cancer patients.  Read on...

Credit Ratings Firm Sees Negative Ohio Outlook

A major credit ratings agency says Ohio’s credit standing is at risk, saying the state was counting too much on gambling dollars that are now in doubt.  Read on...

Milford, Ohio - Embracing the Trail Town Concept

View Trail Junction park Master Plan

The sycamore leaves were twirling on a lazy breeze, and the rain which had fallen all week backed off to at least a trickle, as the Citizens for a Better Milford hosted the 4th Annual Trail Junction Festival. A town crier rang his bell and Mayor Charlene Hinners presented certificates of appreciation to several members of the Citizens Group.

Milford has a plan which, if brought to fruition, will set the bar very high for trail towns. In keeping with the theme, they hope to build a Trail Junction Park. This area along the Little Miami River includes everything from an elevated road crossing to safely bring hikers and cyclists across a busy highway to a hotel! Two camping areas are also included in the park, and a large conservatory for botanical displays.  Read on...

Milford Historic Homes Tour

The Greater Milford Area Historical Society has announced the following locations will be included in their Historic Homes Tour on October 18:
    •   
    •    Ken & Jill Waeber's home at 431 Garfield Avenue;
    •    Dan & Lisa Klus' home & carriage house at 429 Mill St.
    •    Promont House Museum, 906 Main Street
    •    Scot & Theresa Conover's historic barn facing Route 131
    •    Dale & Nancy Roe's historic Gatch Farm (now the home of DER Development) on Route 50
    •    Newly renovated Arrowhead Farm, Cathy Gatch, caretaker at 780 Garfield Avenue.

Five nineteenth century homes and one hip-roofed barn are included.
The self-guided tour hours are 1 to 5 PM.  Tickets are $20 and are available at Promont House and Row House Gallery. Tickets will also be available at home sites on the day of the tour.

Call (513) 248-0324 for further information and tickets.

Rita Heikenfeld will be in Granny's Gardens Sunday Afternoon, 1-5 PM

LOVELAND, OHIO - Rita Heikenfeld will be in the herb garden of Granny's Garden at the Loveland Elementary School during an Open House this Sunday afternoon, 1-5 PM on September 27. Roberta Paolo said, "You will not find a person more knowledgeable about herbs than Rita."  Paolo believes that Heikenfeld's practical and down to earth approach to cooking with herbs makes it easy for even beginners to understand. "Come to see and taste what she'll be whipping up using fresh herbs and produce from our gardens."

Rita Nader Heikenfeld, CCP, CMH, is an award-winning syndicated journalist, accredited family herbalist, author, cooking teacher, media personality and the founding editor of www.Abouteating.com. She writes a syndicated weekly column that reaches almost a quarter of a million people each week in Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky.Heikenfeld is Macy's Regional Culinary Professional and is listed in Who's Who in American Women, Who's Who in the Midwest and Who's Who in American Education for her culinary and community achievements. She is an adjunct professor at The University of Cincinnati.

In addition to meeting Heikenfeld, you are welcome to pick a bouquet of flowers, taste some grilled veggies cooked by chefs from the Midwest Culinary Institute and watch guest photographers and artists as they record the beauty of the gardens.

Respond via email and let Paolo know you are coming.
 

Pvt. Bryson S. Hall Graduates

Army Reserve Pvt. Bryson S. Hall has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

During the nine weeks of training, Hall received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions.  Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

Hall is a 2009 graduate of Milford High School, Ohio.

“Backyard Brawl” Turns Into Backyard Beatdown

by Chris Shoals

Adam Engel. Those are the two words that best describe the Loveland Tigers win on Friday night over the Kings Knights 41-14.

The Tigers played great defense all night holding Kings to just 14 points, and also had four tackles for losses, that led Loveland to their second consecutive win - and largest margin of victory in 3 years. The Tigers defense was led by seniors Brandon Burks, and Andrew Newbold who both ended the game with 6 tackles. The Tigers defense had a season high 12 different players record a defensive stat. Brandon Burks, Isaac Spence, Jake Cornett, and Kyle Seig all recorded tackles for a loss. Zach Elias, and Adam Engel combined for two interceptions for the Tigers as well. Loveland head coach Andrew Marlatt said “We played very good defense at times but are still struggling with getting off blocks consistently and maintaining leverage and gap responsibility - especially along the interior of our defensive line. The secondary played very well in terms of run support and against the pass.”

Now, back to that “Adam Engel” guy.  All he did was rush for 133 yards on only 10 carries. Engel had three touchdown rushes from 2, 26, and 65 yards. But Engel was not done, as he had a “pick-six” at the 10:57 mark of the third quarter putting the game out of reach for the Knights. Now, back to that 26 yard run. Engel was completely engulfed by Knights after he ran to the sideline, and somehow escaped the pressure, and reversed fields to open space. With the help of blockers, Engel amazingly ran all the way into the end zone. On the stat sheet, it may have said 26 yards; but it was near 70 or 80 yards when you put into account all the scrambling he did.

The offensive line was brilliant all night for the Tigers as they allowed no sacks. The offensive line helped lead the Tigers to 373 yards of offense. All of the offensive yards came from rushing attempts, as Loveland only threw the ball once; an incompletion. Marlatt agreed saying “We knew that the one area we were better than Kings this year was along the offensive line. Our overall size, strength and experience on the offensive line was what would give us an opportunity to beat Kings for a second straight year. The War Pigs did not let us down.”

Sophomore running back Kylee Knabe was also clutch for the Tigers with two touchdowns. Knabe ran the ball eight times for 87 yards, including a 50-yarder. Knabe was complimented nicely by senior Isaac Spence who ran the ball a team high 13 times for 82 tough yards.

Loveland was 5 for 8 on third down conversions, and 1 for 2 on fourth down, leading

to a victory in the time of possession battle 24:25 to 23:35. The Special Teams unit was solid as well. “Special Teams were outstanding especially kick-off coverage,” said Marlatt. He complimented the play of Joel Mary, Mac Conners, Sander DiAngelis and Matt Eltringham. “They all deserve recognition for their play this week.” The coach said that the team has emphasized the importance of special teams, and many back-up players take great pride in being special teams role players. Marlatt  said, “Coach Keith Rucker does an outstanding job with our special teams unit.”

“The Kings game is a huge rivalry and I am so happy that the Kings head Coach Andy Olds was able to return to coaching after his heart surgery for this important game,” said Marlatt. “I want to thank the Tiger fans that have supported us especially after the rough start to the 2009 season. We are now 2-2 and face a tough Wilmington Hurricane team this week. Wilmington High School has great athletes and are a scoring machine. We will have our work cut out.”

Wilmington is 3-1, with wins over Miami Trace (20-0), Chillicothe (42-20), and Edgewood (19-4). They lost their season opener 20-13 to West Carrolliton. Running back Quinten Rollins has totaled 361 yards in four games. Quarterback, Brandon Arehart has totaled 608 yards and completed 35 of 80 passes.

Loveland will next take on their last non-divisional team in Wilmington on September 25 at 7:30 PM. That will be the final game of this three-game road trip. The Tigers will then return home and start conference play with Glen Este for homecoming.

The Wilmington game is at Williams Stadium at Wilmington College. Map.

 

Dr. Carol Stephenson to Discuss Federal Job Opportunities

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO - The next meeting of The Career Transitioning Ministry (CTM) is Oct. 6th, at Epiphany UMC, with guest speaker Dr. Carol Stephenson, discussing Federal job opportunities and how to apply for them.

CTM offers practical, personal and spiritual support for individuals who have lost their jobs or are concerned about losing their jobs. It is open to the public, free of charge and requires no pre-registration to attend. This ministry is being offered through Epiphany United Methodist Church and River Hills Christian Church in Miami Township.

Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 PM.

Embers Rising Author at Symmes Township Library

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Arthur Katz, author of From the Embers Rising, will detail his experiences through a reading and book signing.  From the Embers Rising is about a Jewish American GI and a German Protestant girl who meet during WWII and fall in love.

Thursday, October 8, 7:00 PM
Symmes Township Branch Library | 11850 Enyart Road, 369-6001

Excitement Builds for Seventh Annual Junktique Sale

LOVELAND, OHIO - The seventh annual Junktique Sale, benefitting Children's Meeting House Montessori School, will be held on October 2nd and 3rd from 8 AM to 3 PM. The Fraternal Order of Eagles will host the sale for the sixth consecutive year in their newly renovated building at 127 Karl Brown Way in downtown Loveland.  "Our Montessori school held our first sale at the Eagles in 2004 and it was tremendously successful.  So successful, in fact, that we've held it there every year since then," said Kim Titus, parent volunteer and sale organizer.

The sale appeals to both collectors and budget conscious families and features items such as antiques, collectibles, electronics, small appliances, household items, toys, tools, books, baby and seasonal items.  "In this tough economic period, this sale is a great way for families to stretch their dollar and support a great cause", said Lesley Hodge, sale volunteer.  In addition to raising funds for the Montessori School, remaining items from the sale are donated to the Loveland Goodwill Store and Granny's Garden. 

The sale is Friday October 2 and Saturday October 3 from 8 AM to 3 PM at 127 Karl Brown Way.

State News

State may stub out anti-smoking funds

Ohio is poised to reduce its spending on anti-tobacco programs from $40 million a year early this decade to nothing by the beginning of the next decade, anti-tobacco activists said yesterday while calling for cigarette taxes to be applied to other tobacco products. Read on...

Redistricting amendment passes, goes to House

A proposed constitutional amendment that could have a major impact both on future control of the Ohio legislature and the state's congressional influence passed a divided state Senate yesterday. Read on...

Friends of Ted hurt by his cuts

Deep cuts in the state budget that eviscerated programs serving Ohio's most needy citizens also could extract a price for the politician most identified with them: Gov. Ted Strickland.

Some of the Democratic governor's staunchest supporters, particularly leaders of social-service agencies, said their view of Strickland has been altered by the two-year, $50.5 billion budget he signed into law July 17. They concede that their enthusiasm for his re-election has waned.

Jim Mauro, executive director of the Ohio chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, said the families and caregivers his organization represents are "feeling abandoned" and "astounded by the cuts" to mental-health programs that Strickland and lawmakers made while cutting $2.4 billion to help close a $3.2 billion hole in the budget. Read on...

Proposed Sales Tax Holiday

State Rep. Kevin Bacon wants to get rid of the state sales tax for six days a year.

The proposed sales tax holidays would cover clothing, school supplies, sporting goods, computers and software on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday in August and December. Read on...

Indian-origin scientist, have developed a mathematical model of chronic wound healing

Researchers at Ohio State University, led by an Indian-origin scientist, have developed a mathematical model of chronic wound healing that could do away with guesswork and clearly suggest treatment strategies towards tackling a major public-health problem.

The researchers are the first to publish a mathematical model of an ischemic wound - a chronic wound that heals slowly or is in danger of never healing because it is fed by an inadequate blood supply.

Ischemic wounds are a common complication of diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and other conditions that can be characterized by poor vascular health. Read on...

Forecast: low rate for winter heating

Shopping around Consumers who want to consider their options for natural-gas service are offered an "apples-to-apples" comparison opportunity on the Public Utility Commission of Ohio's Web site: http://www.puco.ohio.gov /puco/applestoapples/index.cfm When the snow and cold arrive this winter, there will be no need to panic. Heating costs are on track to be the lowest in years.  Read on...

Bill to expand DNA testing

After hearing compelling testimony yesterday from a North Carolina woman and the man she wrongfully accused of rape, House Democrats pledged to move a bill that would expand DNA testing and attempt to improve criminal investigations.

Rep. Tyrone K. Yates, a Cincinnati Democrat and chairman of the House Criminal Justice Committee, dismissed concerns that the House might try to approve its own version of the bill instead of Senate Bill 77, which overwhelmingly passed the Senate in June. Read on...

Granny's Spring Bulb Sale begins today!

We are just heading into fall but it's time to prepare for next spring's beautiful bouquets.  Nothing heralds the arrival of spring like daffodils and tulips.  If you are blessed with a herd of deer treating your yard like their own private salad bowl, you may want to stick with daffodils.  Read on...

John Rozzi is Formally Promoted to Position of President

In a year of tragedy and change the Rozzi's Famous Fireworks business makes a leadership change at the top. John Rozzi the new President welcomes the opportunity for the Rozzi family management team to create a new era of innovation, creativity and pyrotechnic skills.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Rozzi, Inc. and Rozzi Famous Fireworks announced on Monday September 21, 2009 that John Rozzi, has succeeded his brother Art, as President of the Rozzi family companies, Rozzi Inc. and Rozzi's Famous Firework. John is a representative of the fourth generation of Rozzi's based in Loveland Ohio.

In April, John became President of Rozzi's Famous Fireworks and took over the day to day business management of that company as well as Rozzi, Inc.

John who is currently shooting at an International Pyrotechnic Show in Barcelona in Spain, commented "With the tragic death of our mother only two months ago, this year has been a year of mixed emotions for all of us within the Rozzi family. I welcome the new responsibility heading up the family company which is what our mother had envisioned prior to her death. The company is very motivated and positive about the future. We believe we are starting a new and exciting era for the Rozzi family, the Rozzi companies and our many loyal customers.

"Despite the tough business environment, Rozzi's business has progressed well this year performing more shows than ever before. Response to the new show direction and choreography has been very positive as confirmed by the feedback on Riverfest early this month, which was hailed by WEBN for "the phenomenal response" the 2009 show received".

With reference to Art Rozzi's announcement earlier today that he will be setting up his own company, John Rozzi stated, "It is not a secret that Art was unhappy with the family decision made in April to change leadership in the companies.  The rest of the family had hoped everyone could work together and that Art could remain involved in the family companies. Obviously, Art's announcement comes as a complete surprise and we wish him well as he takes on new challenges.

John added "The Rozzi family has been making fireworks and designing shows since 1895 and we will continue to entertain with innovative, cutting edge shows for many years to come".

Ryan Widmer's Case Explored on NBC's Dateline

The video of last Friday's airing of "The Mystery in the Bedroom" will not be available on-line for viewing, but you can read the transcript of the broadcast by clicking here.

NBC's Dateline explored the case of Ryan Widmer the Warren County man accused of the drowning death of his wife, Sarah. Widmer was convicted and was sent to prison, but his case was returned to court for a new trial when an appeals court found that jurors had improperly conducted home experiments.

Mark Lynch Named New Loveland Lacrosse Head Coach

LOVELAND, OHIO. – The Loveland Boys Varsity Lacrosse has announced that Mark Lynch will be their new  Head Coach, replacing outgoing coach Mike Werner.  Lynch has been the top assistant lacrosse coach at Mason High School the past two seasons, and was honored in 2009 as the Southern Ohio Assistant Lacrosse Coach of the Year.  Lynch began coaching in 2004 after ending his playing career at Div III Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA, serving in an assistant role at Turpin, Summit and Moeller.  Following college, he completed a combat tour in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) as a paratrooper with the US Army 82nd Airborne.   As both a player and coach, Lynch has experience leading teams in postseason contention and will look to do the same with Loveland as they try to get back to the state championship for the first time since 2008.

"I am very grateful to Loveland High School for giving me the opportunity to coach.  Coach Werner has done a great job of building the program and I hope to keep that momentum going.  I am very excited for the future of Loveland lacrosse."

Lynch fills the vacancy created by Mike Werner, who is stepping back from full-time coaching duties at the high school level due to increased work and family demands.  Werner compiled a record of 47-26 (.644) during 4 seasons at the helm, including a Division II State Championship appearance (’08), two Regional Championship appearances (‘07, ‘08), and a Southern Ohio Region Division I Final Four appearance in 2009, the program’s first year in Division I.  Since 2005, Werner has been the driving force in elevating the boy’s lacrosse program at Loveland High from club-level competition (2003-2007) to a Division II power (2008 State Finals) to a first-round upset playoff win in their first season in Division I.   During his tenure as coach, Werner placed 2 players on the All-Ohio team, and 11 players on the All-Southwest Ohio team.

“Mark has built an excellent coaching reputation in Southern Ohio lacrosse, and we feel very fortunate to bring him into our program,” Werner said.  “We had a very short list of guys we considered turning the boys program over to, and Mark was at the top of the list - he’s the right guy at the right time.  Werner believes the school and community are going to be pleased with the attitude and expectations for success Lynch brings to the program. “We’re very excited about him leading this talented group of boys and our future varsity players”.

Lynch acknowledged it was a difficult decision it was to leave the success he helped build at Mason, saying it would only happen for the opportunity to become the head coach at a program he felt strongly about.

“Mason is a great place to coach.  Head Coach Randy Hubbard is a great guy to work with and was very supportive of me considering a move into head coaching.  Mason’s a great program with great parents, and I’m going to miss coaching those kids.  With that said, Loveland is an ideal situation for me. The school is very supportive of how successful the lacrosse program has been, the facilities are great and the current crop of varsity players is strong.  Loveland also has a strong youth and middle school program which feeds directly into the high school so the kids coming in are well versed in what it takes to play and win at Loveland.”

A native of Cincinnati, Lynch had a successful playing career at Moeller High (1st Team All-Midwest Team, Honorable Mention All-State, Vail All-Stars) anchoring the defense as starting goalie for the Crusaders as they battled regional powerhouse Brother Rice for the Midwest Championship in 1995.

Lynch also announced the addition of former Moeller assistant coach Joe Fedders (Moeller HS/Lynchburg College) to his staff.    Lynch and his coaches will take over a team that went 27-13 over the past two seasons and has big expectations for his players.  “Winning state championships is what it’s about. From top to bottom, Loveland has put all the pieces in place to start establishing itself as a power in Ohio lacrosse, and that all starts when we focus on bringing home a state title.”

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