Loveland Magazine

Latin Club a Success at Loveland Intermediate and Middle Schools

Classics Club Finishes Successful 1st Year

 

Sign Up Now for 2010-2011

LOVELAND, OHIO - "Without the use of any school budget funds, Latin instruction was held for three 8-week sessions on the campus of the Loveland Intermediate and Middle schools this year," said Naomi Ruben.  Under the leadership of Robin Stevenson, a graduate of Indiana University who has a B.A. in Classical Civilization and Classical Languages, an average of 25 students per session covered topics in four specific areas:  language, mythology, culture and history. 

Ruben said, "Because of the tremendous success, a Classics Club for high school students is now forming for the 2010-2011 school year."  You can contact Naomi Ruben to indicate your interest.

Classics Club students learned the Greek and Latin alphabets, Latin verb conjugations, and by the completion of class, were able to read simple stories. 

They learned the Pledge of Allegiance, and learned to count in Latin as well.  Olympic Gods, the Titans, and Homer’s The Illiad and The Odyssey were covered throughout the year.  Chariot racing, life in the legions and the 7 wonders of the ancient world were some of the cultural topics studied this year.  Club members also studied Roman bullas, and learned about gladiators. The history portion focused on the founding of Rome, Rome’s monarchy, and politics in the Republic era.

Stevenson used various means to keep the students’ attention.  She shows movies, such as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Masada, and Clash of the Titans.   To review their studies, the class played a Jeopardy-like game called Certamen. "She whets the students’ appetites with Mythology Bingo, Roman army parades, Latin counting games, and more," said Ruben.
 
The Classics Club will continue for Intermediate and Middle school students for the 2010-2011 school year, at a cost of $65/session.  If parents are interested in a Latin Club for 3rd and 4th graders, contact Ruben.

Granny's Gardens Annual Plant Sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Loads of common sense advice along with loads of great plants! Granny's Gardens (and annual plant sale) are located on the grounds of the Loveland Elementary School at 550 Loveland- Madeira Road Friday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If you arrive before 3:30 p.m. please park in the lot across the street.

Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.r

Sunday, Noon-3 p.m. is our closeout sale

Cash, check and all major credit cards.

Remaining plants will be 20% off! Watch Helen and Donna talk about the event and the reasons they feel you should attend...

Meet Superintendent Finalist Dr. John Marschhausen

LOVELAND, OHIO - The Loveland City School District Board of Education has narrowed its search for a Superintendent to three finalists.  

 

Patrick Dubbs-Superintendent, Wayne Local Schools

 

John Marschhausen-Superintendent, East Knox Local Schools

 

Scot Prebles-Superintendent, Granville Exempted Village Schools

 

Click here to learn more about the candidates.

 

Each candidate will spend a day in the district which will conclude with an evening community meeting.  At the community meeting there will be a time to meet the candidate and ask questions in both a formal and an informal format.

On Wednesday evening Dr. John Marschhausen met with the community and Board. Loveland Magazine was there to record Marschhausen' opening statement.

Below is video of Marschhausen's opening remarks about himself and how he would lead the Loveland District into the future.

 

Next Meet the Candidate Community Meetings at the Loveland Intermediate/Middle School Media Center:

 

• Friday, April 30, 7-8 pm- Mr. Scot Prebles 
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• Wednesday, May 5, 7-8 pm- Mr. Patrick Dubbs

 

Prior to the community meeting, each candidate will meet with the Board of Education in executive session at 5:30 pm.  It is the Board’s goal to name a Superintendent sometime in May.

Cole Schlesner’s Injury Leads Way to Donated Fielding Helmets

“The bat industry has become an arms race and we’ve neglected to protect kids from these weapons.” - Scott Schlesner

LOVELAND, OHIO - Play For 4, has announced that it will donate 1000 All-Star baseball fielding helmets to youth pitchers, players and coaches in order to improve player safety on the baseball field during the 2010 season.  The All-Star fielding helmets look like traditional baseball hats but are made of high impact ABS plastic exterior shells and layered foam which is more effective at protecting a player’s head from ball impact. 

“This program allows us to help keep baseball players safer on the field,” said Steve Plitt, President of Play For 4.   “Each year hundreds of kids suffer head injuries playing baseball, and unfortunately some have injuries severe enough to cause death. Baseball is one of the only sports that has not made any significant advances in player safety over the past 10 years. The bats these kids play with continue to get better and that puts our kids in greater danger.”

The bats that Plitt refers to are metal alloy or composite bats that tout faster swing speeds, increased power and larger sweet spots for improved performance. These bats are used by approximately 18 million players in the United States. “The bat industry has become an arms race and we’ve neglected to protect kids from these weapons,” said Scott Schlesner, whose son, Cole, was hit by a line drive while pitching in May 2009 and continues to recover from a traumatic head injury.

While a number of baseball organizations have recognized that new bat technology may be dangerous, it is unlikely that these bats will be banned entirely.  In 2000, the NCAA began restricting the performance level of non-wood bats.  It created specific standards including weight-to-length ratio, length, diameter, and other specifics.  The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee has proposed a ban on composite bats beginning with the 2010 season.   New York City and North Dakota have both banned the use of metal alloy and composite bats for youth and school baseball. 

According to All-Star’s Director of Product Development, Stan Jurga Jr., “These helmets are a first line of defense in protecting infielders and base coaches from line drives.  The time a pitcher has to respond to a batted ball can be a fraction of a second, which is simply too fast for a player to respond with his glove or duck out of harm’s way. The fielder’s cap is composed of a stiff plastic shell and two layers of interior foam. The stiff outer shell helps deflect the ball’s energy away from the head and spreads any remaining impact energy over a larger area which recruits more foam to absorb the force of the impact. The second layer of soft foam ensures a snug fit so that the helmet does not shift during active play. Additionally, the style of the fielder’s cap preserves the look and feel of the traditions of baseball since it closely resembles the shape of a baseball hat.  We hope that the Play For 4 program raises awareness of the safety issues and lack of player protection.  At some point parents need to realize that these kids need to be better protected. If the leagues will not promote improved equipment choices then maybe the parents will step up.”
Initial response to the program has been overwhelming. Once the 1000 All-Star fielding helmets have been donated, Play For 4 will offer the helmets for $21 plus shipping with proceeds donated back to Play For 4.

About Play For 4

Play for 4 is a non-profit organization that was established in 2009 after Cole Schlesner, a 14 year old from Loveland, Ohio was struck in the head by a line-drive while pitching in a youth baseball game. Cole suffered a traumatic brain injury and was air-flighted to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital where he had life-saving surgery. Cole continues his journey to recovery. Play for 4’s mission is to provide financial assistance for adolescents who suffer traumatic brain injuries due to an athletic related activity and those responsible for the expenses associated with their care. Play for 4 also actively promotes safety in youth sports through education and special programs.   

Spring Sports Update

by Chris Shoals

To this point in the season, it hasn’t felt like spring. Not many rain-outs, cancellations, or games postponed. But on Monday, when the rains came, it threw all events out on Monday, including many important games.

Baseball

Loveland baseball was scheduled to travel to Milford on Monday, but Mother Nature had other plans for her afternoon. That game will be made up on Thursday April 29, following the first game of a home-and-home on Wednesday April 27 at Loveland H.S. If either team sweeps the 2 game series, they are guaranteed at least a share of the 2010 FAVC Buckeye Championship. Adam Engel will go for his record breaking 36th double in his career, trying to surpass 1999 Loveland HS graduate Larry Schildmeyer Jr., for the all time record.

The Tigers are led by Adam Engel in the hitting department so far this season. Engel is hitting .574 in the DH role. Engel to this point has a career batting average of .503, and can break Scott Gordon’s record if he can stay above .483 for his career. Loveland also is getting good offensive contribution from Joe Moran who is batting .540, and has an on base percentage of .627.

On the mound, Mitch Louis, Jordan Hawk, and Joe Ford continue to lead. Louis has appeared in 4 games, has a 3-0 record, and an ERA of just 2.45. Hawk has appeared in 3 games, with 12 innings pitched, and has an ERA of 4.08. Ford, who has pitched in numerous FAVC Buckeye games has pitched a team high 24.2 innings, and has an ERA of 4.83 including 17 strikeouts.

Loveland is currently 11-6 (6-2), trailing Milford by 1 game in the division.

 

Softball

Loveland softball currently stands at 11-7 (5-3). The Tigers are sitting in a tie for 3rd in the FAVC Buckeye. Glen Este, who some believe is # 3 in the city, leads the division with an impressive 7-1 record.

The Tigers are led by Haley Shuemake offensively with a .456 batting average in 56 at-bats. Freshman Allie Suder continues to impress with a .429 batting average as well. Tara Spencer has scored over 20 runs this season, meanwhile compiling over 20 hits as well while batting .421.

On the mound, Loveland’s Courtney Allen continues to show her strength with an ERA of 3.18, and has struck out more than 110 batters in 15 appearances, and 83 innings.  Allen is 7-6 on the year.

Loveland next takes the field against Princeton on Thursday at home beginning at 4:30.

 

Boy’s Tennis

After an undefeated 2009 season within the FAVC, Loveland is back at it again, with a 4-0 record, leading the division.  Loveland currently sits 9-3 overall, which is good enough for 5th in the current Cincinnati Enquirer’s Coaches Poll. Ian Streicker is 6-3 for Loveland in the overall first singles for Loveland.  Junior Austin Stahl is 8-1 overall in second singles for the Tigers. Jon Treloar also is doing well with a 2-0 record overall in the year. Loveland will next take the courts on May 3 at home against C.H.C.A. All matches begin at 4:00pm.

 

Track

Loveland girls track has continued to pick up where they left off in 2009. The Tigers have many girls leading various categories, including senior standout Jessica Ajunwa who leads in the 100 and 200 Meter Dash events with times of 12.34 and 25.90 seconds respectively. Katherine Johnson leads the division in the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:01.20. Senior Sarah Fisher is 2nd in the 800 meter and 1600 meter runs. In the 800 meter, Fisher ran a 2:25.00, and in the 1600, ran a 5:08.00. Junior Morgan Williams is 2nd in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 00:49.40. 

On the men’s side, Loveland is looking to capture their first championship since 2002. Jeremy Sears is currently 5th in the 100 meter dash with a time of 00:11.42. In the 200 meter dash, Sears and Ryan Smith are in 4th and 5th place respectively with times of just over 23 seconds. Senior Will Fisher is 2nd in the 3200 meter dash with a time of 10:24.00.

 

Boys and Girls Lacrosse

On the girls side, it has been a tough stretch these last few weeks. The Tigers have had to face consensus #1 Sycamore, #2 Mason, and #6 Lakota West, all in a 1 and a half week span. Loveland currently sits 10th in the rankings. The Tigers are led by UC commit Katie Jarvis. Jarvis has scored the most goals on the team to this point. Also leading the Tigers is senior captain Holly Hubble, who on Tuesday officially announced that she will be playing college Lacrosse at The College of Mt. Saint Joseph. Hubble has been a constant fixture on the Tigers defense for her career, and was named defensive team MVP in 2009.

For the boy’s it has been a battle of inconsistency all year. Some games you watch them play and think to yourself “Wow! This team is top 5 in the city!” And then there are some games where you wonder “What were they doing for 48 minutes?” The Tigers most recently fell victim to the Centerville Elks, after defeating a good Lakota West team just a handful of days prior.

The girls will next play on Thursday against St. Ursula at home beginning at 6:00pm. The boys will next play Friday night at home against backyard rival, Kings with games beginning at 5:30.

Four Loveland Students Earn National Merit Finalist Status

LOVELAND, OHIO - Four Loveland High School seniors have been named Finalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Competition. They are: Sean Hadley, Sarah Mosby, Amanda Shelton, and Maria Stamatakos. All of these students were recognized earlier in the school year as Semi-Finalists. To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student's earlier performance on the qualifying test.

Liberty City Barbeque Opens on Loveland Bike Trail

LOVELAND, OHIO - Liberty City Barbeque has relocated to the Loveland Bike Trail. The address is 200 West Loveland Avenue, behind Blue Chip Cookies. Their phone number is 583-8020.

The inspiration is Liberty City, Florida, named for the Liberty Square Housing Projects built in the 1930's. It is often called the Pork 'n Beans Projects because of the paint colors used on the front doors of the homes.

In this Loveland Magazine video, Sheldon “Tico” Greene shares some Floridan cuisine cooking secrets and talks about the new location.

Download printable Liberty City Menue

Loveland Lacrosse Beats Lakota East 18 - 6

Hubble Will Play at College of Mount St. Joseph

LOVELAND, OHIO - Loveland Womens Lacrosse beat Lakota East on Tuesday night 18 - 6. It was Senior Night, and Katie Jarvis and Holly Hubble were recognized in pre-game ceremonies.

Jarvis will continue her Lacrosse career at the University of Cincinnati, and Hubble has just announced her decision to sign with  the College of Mount St. Joseph.

Here is Chris Shoals' post-game wrap-up, including comments about Jarvis and Hubble...

Campaign to Keep President Grant on the $50 Bill

On this segment of Clermont County Today, host Kathy Lehr talks with Clermont County Commission President Bob Proud about his campaign to keep President Grant on the $50 bill, and how you can help by becoming a fan of the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/KeepGrant

Is Your Child Current with Immunizations?

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - The week of April 24 through May 1, 2010 is National Infant Immunization Week, set aside to highlight the benefits of immunizations.  Because of the success of vaccines in preventing disease in the United States, parents are often unaware that their children are at risk for so many life-threatening illnesses.  Infants are particularly vulnerable to infectious diseases; health experts recommend that children be fully immunized against 14 vaccine preventable diseases by the time they are two years old.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), if a child is not vaccinated and is exposed to a disease germ, the child’s body may not be strong enough to fight the disease.  Before vaccines, many children died from diseases that vaccines now prevent, such as whooping cough, measles, and polio. Those same germs exist today, but babies are now protected by vaccines, so we do not see these diseases as often.  The CDC reports that immunizing individual children also helps to protect the overall health of our community, especially those people who are not immunized.

The Clermont County General Health District offers low cost immunization clinics for children throughout the county. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Health District’s Nursing Division at (513) 735-8400.

Grailville Raw Foods Workshop, Art Exhibit Opening and Sunday Supper

Good Earth, Good Art

On Sunday, June 13, 2010 Grailville Retreat and Program Center invites you to join them for a special afternoon celebrating whole foods and art, followed by a "delicious Grailville Sunday Supper"

Rejoice in the earth and its visual and culinary bounty

This opening reception for a show celebrating Ohio landscapes as rendered by fiber artist Rebecca Hill of Grailville and painter Diane Debevec begins at 3:30 pm. Hill is a member of the Grail and is currently on staff at Grailville. She holds a BFA in painting from Indiana University and has worked extensively work with quilting. Her new work on exhibit will be fabric landscapes. Debevec is a visual artist living and working in Cincinnati specializing in oil and pastel landscape and waterscape painting.  She shows her work regionally and has completed a number of commissioned paintings.

The reception includes a raw foods “cooking” presentation by culinary artist Tracy Jo Duckworth, a cooking instructor who has studied at the Culinary Institute of America. Owner of Vital Sensations, she is "dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives through food, yoga and massage."
 
This afternoon reception and workshop is free and open to the public; no reservations are required.
 

Why not stay for supper?

At 5:30 pm Grailville serves up one of its Sunday Suppers, A "Summer Feast" featuring Grailville-grown food and other seasonal offerings. The cost of the Sunday Supper is $15/$10 children. Prepaid reservations are required.

 
This event takes place at Grailville, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland OH. To reserve or for more information contact 513-683-2340 or www.grailville.org.

Teaching in the Gardens Program Can Earn Graduate Credit

Educators participating in the Granny's Garden - "Teaching in the Gardens" program are eligible to earn graduate credit from the University of Cincinnati, through the Economics Center for Education and Research. This credit option does not require any previous registration with the university or payment of any additional university fees.  This option is offered in cooperation with Granny's Garden School.

Course - Integration and Content for Teachers (22-ECED-630, section 101, Summer Quarter, 2010)

Payment - You pay only $199 per credit hour ($597 total for three quarter hours). The Economics Center provides a scholarship for the remaining UC tuition cost. 

                        Full U.C. graduate tuition is $425 per credit hour.

Registration - Complete the University of Cincinnati registration form at the program.

Submit your payment with your registration form. Make checks payable to "University of Cincinnati."  NOTE:  Credit card payments are assessed a 2.5% processing fee by the university.  To pay with a credit card, contact David Heflin, 513-556-2952.   Grades reported June 15, 2010.

Adam Engel On Verge of Record Breaking Double

by Chris Shoals

Adam Engel has been a special athlete all of his life. He was the MVP of the football this year, he was a part of the FAVC Buckeye Championship Basketball team a year ago, and he has been the creator of many great plays all of his life. Now, after many years playing baseball, Engel is just 1 double away from breaking the all time Loveland record for most doubles in a career. Engel tied the record against Wyoming on April 15, but has had trouble getting that double in the past 4 games. Engel has tripled a handful of times in the week since, but still no doubles. Loveland was scheduled to play in the annual “Beast of the East Tournament”  this weekend, but due to the inclement weather, that was canceled. Engel will next attempt to break the record on Monday April 26 against FAVC Buckeye leading Milford. Engel also notched the 100th hit of his career against Winton Woods this week against Winton Woods.

Loveland will face Milford on Monday and Wednesday in what equates to a mock FAVC Buckeye Championship series. Both teams control their own destiny, as Loveland comes into the 2 game series trailing Milford by 1 game. If Milford can win 1 game, they are guaranteed at least a share of the championship. Should Loveland win both games, they are guaranteed a share of the title, since Harrison also has a 6-2 record to this point in the FAVC. Harrison will play Anderson on Monday and Wednesday.

The game against Loveland and Milford on Monday will take place at the Blue Ash Sports Complex at 4:30 PM. The game on Wednesday will be at Dave Evans Field at Loveland High School with the same 4:30 PM start time.

Loveland Athletic Boosters Annual FUNdraiser

Music & Dinner

Dancing

Gambling

Prizes & Raffles

Saturday, May 22nd
A fun night out at Oasis CC, 6 PM - Midnight

Keynote Speaker Mike Mathis former NBA referee

To order online thru Pay Pal, please go to www.lovelandathleticboosters.com and click on "register for Oasis fundraiser".

To order by mail, please download and send a completed order form.

Download OasisFundraiser

Have a Cut of Tea Among the Herbs at the Plant Sale

Jaybird Farms is offering samples of their tasty home made products that will go very nice with one of the special teas being offered by Three Cups of Tea in the tea room at Granny's Spring Garden Party & Plant Sale.

"What a perfect combination.  If tea is not your thing, sip a cup of Blue Chip coffee and munch on one of their yummy cookies while contemplating which herbs to plant in your gardens this year.  We will have just about anything you could want.  If we don't let Granny know and we'll be sure and grow them for next year's sale."

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Library Strategic Plan Survey

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is in the process of updating its Strategic Plan. "To ensure this meets the future needs of our customers, please give us your input on this survey. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete."

LOVELAND LIBRARY: 12th Annual Quilt Show

LOVELAND, OHIO - The 12th Annual Quilt Show at the Loveland Library runs May 1-29.

There will be a reception to honor the quilters, and an Open House and Reception on Saturday, May 1, from 2 - 5 PM. There will be refreshments and music by Wild Carrot 2 - 4 PM.
 

Classes for quilters and would-be quilters.

You can learn some new quilting techniques on Saturday May 15 from 2 -4 PM with demos and hands-on experience. Fat quarter fabric swap also, so -- bring your stash! Quilt crafts and stories for kids at the same time in the children's area.

Families/Fiber Arts & Needle Crafts

All ages
Loveland Branch Library
Sunday, May 2 - Noon

Fathers and Daughters Cooking Together

A Rites of Passage Program

 

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with some father/daughter bonding through food

Learn delicious simple and healthy eating for our busy lives — and eat the fruits of your shared labors. Grailville Retreat and Program Center and Nzuzu, a life coaching organization, invite girls aged 11 and up and their dads or other male mentors to learn from and with each other Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10 am–1 pm.

 
This program is led by one of Grailville’s cooks Amanda Heisler and her husband, JC.
 

Rites of Passage gatherings are designed to "support the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual journey of girls on the path to womanhood."

"Programs help girls make a positive, healthy, self-aware and self-sufficient transition into young adulthood."

                                    
The Rites of Passage Gathering will be held the day before Father’s Day on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 10 am to 1 pm, at Grailville, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Tuition (which includes lunch) is $40 for an intergenerational pair. Scholarships are available. For information about this or any Rites of Passage program, or to register contact 513-683-2340 or www.grailville.org.

Loveland Initiative's Resource Center “Shin Dig”

Resource Center “Shin Dig”

May 8, 2010; 1-5PM
MacArthur Park Apartments

The Loveland Initiative, a non-profit organization "that works to bless the lower income residents in Loveland," is sponsoring a free clothing outreach - Saturday May 8, at MacArthur Park Apartments.

Below is a list of items that they would like to be able to give to the community we serve.

• Gently used clothing (from infant to adult), shoes
• Toys, books, household Items (dishes, pictures, etc)
• New underwear and socks

Due to the Loveland Initiative being a 501© (3) organization, they have available tax deductible receipts for Federal Income Tax Purposes.

President Terri Rogers said, "Thank you in advance for supporting our mission to educate and assist low-income children and their families in our community."

Contact Victoria Nesbitt @ 513-364-5670 or Victoria_ous@yahoo.com

Michael Moore to Webcast Kent State Truth Tribunal

Michael Moore to Broadcast Kent State Truth Tribunal
for 1970 Campus Shootings of War Protesters

ent, Ohio - On May 1-4, 2010, filmmaker Michael Moore will livecast the hearings of the Kent State Truth Tribunal, streaming in real time the accounts of participants, witnesses and family members of the 1970 Kent State shootings that left four students dead and nine injured. The livecast is the first real-time broadcast of a truth-seeking initiative of this kind and will air on www.MichaelMoore.com from 10am-7pm daily eastern.

The Kent State Truth Tribunal was convened by family members of students killed at Kent State in order to record and honor the stories of those directly affected by the shootings. The Ohio National Guard who opened fire on the protesters has never publicized the findings of its investigation of command responsibility for the shootings. And there has never been a public inquiry to hear, record and preserve the stories of those directly impacted by what happened on May 4th, 1970, at Kent State.   Read on...

Wildfire cause yet to be resolved

State suspects arson in Shawnee blaze; others cite prescribed burn

By Spencer Hunt

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

A year has passed since a wildfire started and eventually scorched 2,900 acres of the Shawnee State Forest.

Although plants and wildlife have returned to most of the burned areas of the forest west of Portsmouth in southern Ohio, a debate over who or what caused the largest wildfire in state history remains unabated and unresolved.

About 150 firefighters battled the fire over seven days. About 300 acres of the forest remain largely lifeless, said Andy Ware, a spokesman for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Forestry officials with the department say an arsonist is to blame for the April 24, 2009, fire, which spread from a road that runs through the center of the 63,700-acre forest.

"These fires were set immediately along the road - three separate fires - within minutes of each other. That's classic arson behavior," Ware said.

Environmental groups, including the Buckeye Forest Council and Voices for the Forest, say that's bunk. The groups contend that forestry officials lost control of a prescribed burn that they set that day, in part to clear deadwood left by a 2003 ice storm.   Read on...

Loveland Names Three Superintendent Finalists

The Loveland City School District Board of Education has narrowed its search for a Superintendent to three finalists.     Patrick Dubbs-Superintendent, Wayne Local Schools John Marschhausen-Superintendent, East Knox Local Schools Scot Prebles-Superintendent, Granville Exempted Village Schools During the next phase of the selection process, each candidate will spend a day in the district which will conclude with an evening community meeting.  At the community meeting there will be a time to meet the candidate and ask questions in both a formal and an informal format.   Community members are invited to come and meet the finalists at the following dates and times at the Loveland Intermediate/Middle School Media Center:   Meet the Candidate Community Meetings Wednesday, April 28, 7-8 pm-Dr. John Marschhausen Friday, April 30, 7-8 pm- Mr. Scot Prebles Wednesday, May 5, 7-8 pm- Mr. Patrick Dubbs Prior to the community meeting, each candidate will meet with the Board of Education in executive session at 5:30 pm.  It is the Board’s goal to name a Superintendent sometime in May.

Women’s Multi-Arts Retreat June 25-27

Grailville Hosts The Art of Living

"Release your inner artist amidst a supportive, inspiring community of women." Led by Diane Debevec, Gloria Esenwein and Pauletta Hansel, Grailville’s fourth annual Women's Multi-Arts Retreat, The Art of Living June 25-27, 2010. held combines visual arts, movement and writing to help women from all walks of life "reconnect with their "handmade lives."

The retreat is open to women at any, or no, experience level in any of the art forms. The Art of Living will include time for individual and group "creativity, rest and reflection, community-building and fun."

Facilitators are Diane Debevec, a Cincinnati artist specializing in oil and pastel landscape and waterscape painting, as well as paintings in a variety of mediums for private and commissioned sale; Gloria Esenwein, a dancer/performer, choreographer and educator who has taught and led movement and dance classes/workshops for over 20 years; and Pauletta Hansel (Grailville’s Co-Director), a poet, teacher and author of two collections of poetry, Divining (WovenWord Press) and First Person (Dos Madres Press).

The retreat is part of Grailville’s Practice of Poetry program, "intended to help women  find new meaning in our experiences, and make room for both inspiration and careful discernment in our spiritual and creative lives."
 
The Art of Living: A Women's Multi-Arts Retreat will be held Friday, June 25, 6:30 pm - Sunday, June 27, 1:00 pm at Grailville, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Reservations are required; tuition (includes meals) is $300 single occupancy; $250 double occupancy and $200 commuter. Limited scholarships are available. Contact 513-683-2340 or www.grailville.org for more information.

Grailville’s Garden Volunteer Days

Grailville Retreat and Program Center has announced the next in its 2010 Garden Volunteer Days Series on Saturday, June 26, 2010, 9:00 am-noon. You can learn various aspects of growing vegetables that you can apply in your own backyard while volunteering at Grailville, located on an organic farm.  This month, participants will harvest and cure garlic, plant winter squash and create a swale for harvesting rainwater with gardener Mary Lu Lageman.
 
Volunteers will work in Grailville’s kitchen and herb gardens where produce is grown to serve Grailville guests. The focus will be on seasonal garden needs and will include some Permacultural practices that cooperate with nature to create simple sustainable systems in your own gardens. The 60-year-old kitchen garden has been organically certified since 1992.
 
Bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat and footwear that can get dirty (and a mid-morning snack if you would like).  Tools will be supplied. No experience needed; you can join for one day or the whole season. All volunteer days are held on the fourth Saturday of the month through October, 9 a.m. till noon, except in August.  Volunteers are also welcome to come on other days or for other hours by contacting Mary Lu. Reservations are requested. Contact Mary Lu (513- 683-2340 or ml.grailville@fuse.net) to reserve or for more information. This program is free and open to the public.
 
Future programs include:
        
July 24 - Planting Fall crops; cleaning garlic and making garlic powder.
 
September 25 - Harvesting Winter squash and potatoes and planting succession of garlic; setting up season extension.

October 23 - Working on soil fertility with compost and cover crops; weeding and mulching garlic; planting perennials.

Paddle Fest on May 1

Morgan’s Outdoor Adventures is sponsoring the first annual Hamilton Township Paddle Fest on May 1 at its Stubbs Mill Road location. The first canoe will depart at 9 a.m.; the last one sets off at 1 p.m.

Pre-registration fee is $50. Registration fee is $60 on the day of event. Fees include a six-mile canoe trip with lunch for up to four people and two adult-sized T-shirts. Lunch and shirts will be distributed between noon and 2 p.m. Participants may register in at the Hamilton Township Administration Building. All proceeds go toward the Hamilton Township Independence Day Celebration on June 25 and 26 at Testerman Park. For more information, please call Michelle or Amanda at 513-683-8520.

Little Miami Alumni Banquet May 22

MORROW, OHIO - The Little Miami High School alumni banquet will be held May 22 at Bel-Wood Country Club. The event will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $35, and reservations must be made by May 14.

The Class of 2010 also is invited to attend. These graduating seniors must submit $5 to hold their reservation and will be refunded once they arrive at the dinner. All graduating seniors will be seated at one table so they can sit together if desired.

For more information, please contact Mary Mullins, 513-899-3781; Mary Lou Phillips, 513-480-4334; Barbara Hillard, 513-899-3512.

Little Miami Board Adopts $651 Fee for Athletics

At a special meeting in April, the Little Miami Board of Education approved athletic fees of $651 per sport for the 2010-2011 school year. President Kym Dunbar said the board wanted to institute fees that would demonstrate to the state commission that the athletic programs are self-sustaining, and therefore reduce the chance of their elimination.

A community-led athletic task force is "exploring avenues to generate revenue to help reduce the pay-to-participate fees for every athlete."

The Soccer Experience of a Lifetime

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

Challenger World Tours and Red Devils Soccer, based in Milfordi, are running a customized 11 day tour to the UK during the summer of 2010, between July 22nd and August 1st. The tour will offer player/s the chance to experience soccer from its origins in the Great Britain and play in the Welsh International Super Cup in Aberystwyth against British and European competition. This tournament has been running for 26 years and attracts teams from all over Europe and is now recognized as one of the best soccer tournaments in the UK.  The tour will also offer the opportunity for parents to travel with the group and enjoy the passion of soccer in the UK while also offering unique sightseeing opportunities in the capital of Wales, Cardiff and the historic city of Chester, close to the Welsh border.
 
To find out more about Challenger World Tours, please click here where you can take a few moments to learn a little more about CWT.
 
So now you may be thinking …..why travel with Challenger World Tours? Here are just some of the reasons
 

•  Specialists in the British soccer market and close links with many of the top teams in the EPL.
• Opportunity to go to a live professional pre season soccer game and also take part in a stadium tour
• A Challenger Sports full time member of staff that will act as your Tour Guide.
• 3-4 star hotels or university dormitories for accommodation.
• 2 meals a day provided.
• Private charted bus for all travel in between cities.
• Travel insurance package for all travelers.

 
This will be Red Devil Soccer’s second tour with CWT, and such was their experience the last time, they have chosen to travel with us again!
 
The Red Devils are looking for five or six U14 or U15 girls, and hopefully parents to travel as supporters, to join the group.
 
If you are interested in traveling, have any further questions or know of anyone that may be interested, please do not hesitate to contact me at any of the details below. All of the hard work has been done, the tour has been established and all we need you to do is to join the team and experience the soccer trip of a lifetime!

Sincerely,

Ginny Hollingsworth

1ST ANNUAL RED DEVIL’S CHARITY GOLF OUTING

The Red Devil’s are a non-profit girls recreational soccer team on the East Side of Cincinnati.  The Red Devils are traveling to the U.K. this summer to participate in the 2010 Wales International “Super Cup” Soccer Tournament in Wales.

To help balance the cost of the trip for the players, we are hosting a golf outing, where all proceeds will be applied toward the team’s travel expenses.  Payments are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Sunday June 13, 2010

1pm Check-In / 2pm Shotgun Start

Walden Ponds Golf Course

6090 Golf Club Lane

Hamilton, OH 45011

Specifics:  4-Man Scramble (No Handicaps)

Cost:  $90 / Individual or $325 for a Team of 4

Includes:  Unlimited Driving Range, Golf + Cart, Buffet Dinner, Numerous Games of Chance, Hole in One Prizes and Raffles.

Download Red Devils Scramble Registration Form

 

Nancy Ford Cones Did Not Take Snapshots

Images of the Past-Visions of Today Exhibit at Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum

 

LOVELAND, OHIO - "Nancy Ford Cones did not take snapshots; she created works for art," said Janis Fogle.  "Images that seem spontaneous were actually posed many times to gauge light, reflection, pose and subtle placement of the garments and props.  Cones’ attention to detail extended to her models costumes, many of which she fashioned herself." Cones' photos are now on display in Loveland's Historical Society Museum.

Cones’ work was published in camera magazines and known editors wrote extensively about her and her work, according to Fogle.

Sigismund Blum in the The Work of Nancy Ford Cones, Camera-Craft, May 1919 said, “The near-by town of Loveland is like other towns with its old folks and its young, its natty and its ragged.  Were they our neighbors we might think them dull and commonplace.  Comes Mrs. Cones with her magic box and lights them from within, or incarnates them with her poetry and they are epic, or lyric, as a result.”

"As you view some of her photographs, currently on display at the Museum, you can see why Mr. Blum made such a comment," said Fogle.

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum is located at 201 Riverside Drive along the bank of the State and National Scenic Little Miami River. The museum is open free to the public 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and by appointment, by calling 513-683-5692.