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Gardener Position Opens in Granny's Gardens

Gardener position in Granny'sGarden School - seasonal - part time - $10 per hour

Must be:

• available weekends and some weekdays.
• a knowledgeable vegetable gardener.
• a good delegator.
• able to work flexible hours that change with the season (i.e. 6:30 a.m. in summer 9 a.m. spring and fall.
• able to keep a detailed garden journal.  

Respond to via email if you are interested.

An Interview With Tony Ricci of "Tony's"

Mom had a saying - "There was always room for one more at her table"

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Jeff Wagner is a “minor investor” in “Tony’s” Steak and Seafood restaurant at the corner of Montgomery and Fields Ertle roads. In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO Wagner interviews owner, Tony Ricci as the one-year anniversary of the establishment approached. Ricci talks about his heritage and how it shaped his desire to operate the finest steak house in the Cincinnati area, and his drive to not only cook great food, but provide hospitality to his guests.  Read more about Tony's HERE.

 

Join Team Read at the Library

Beginning June 1, kickoff parties will be taking place throughout the library system to celebrate the launch of Team Read, the 38th annual Summer Reading Program. Read on...

Jim Tressel Resigns as Coach at Ohio State

After 10 years and one tumultuous offseason, Jim Tressel has resigned as Ohio State's
football coach.

University President E. Gordon Gee released a statement Monday morning saying assistant coach Luke Fickell will coach the entire 2011 season and that a search for a permanent head coach will not start until after the upcoming season.

Tressel was facing a five-game suspension and $250,000 fine for failing to report NCAA violations committed by his players.  READ ON AT THE LANTERN...

William J. Sandmayr January 24, 1924 - May 25, 2011

Highly Decorated WWII Darby Ranger and Prisoner of War

LOVELAND, OHIO - William “Bill” Sandmayer a long time resident of Loveland died on Wednesday, May 25. Sandmayer will rest, at Ft. Smith VA National Cemetery Ft. Smith, AK.

Services will be held at 8 PM on Friday, June 3, at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home - Loveland

He was the husband of the late Margaret (nee Shaw) Sandmayr. Father of Billy Sandmayr and Patty Horton-Sandmayr. Grandfather of Erin, James and Anna and 5 great grandchildren.  Passed May 25, 2011 at the age of 87.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Darby Foundation and Museum, 311 General Darby Fort Smith, AR 72901.

Vincent Leon Kellum January 27, 1926 - May 24, 2011

MILFORD, OHIO - Vincent Leon Kellum, of Milford, served in the US Army during WWII. A military honors service was held at his graveside at Rest Haven Memorial Park on May 27.

Kellum  was age 85, and passed away on Tuesday, May 24. He was the husband of 64 years to Phyllis J. (nee Brown) Kellum and father of Phyllis Ann (Charlie) Green and Philip Alan (Karen) Kellum. Also, the grandfather of Benjamin and Christopher Green and Nathan V. Kellum and great-grandfather of Trey and Thomas Green. He was a brother of Marian Mulvaney and the late Robert Kellum, Lois Shinkle, Sylvia McCullough and Patricia Spurgeon. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Kellum worked at Ford Motor Company for 27 years.

This 2011 Memorial Day Cover is a painting created for Loveland Magazine by local artist Jamie Morath. You can purchase the original painting and view more of Jamie's art by clicking on the cover.

 

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Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Memorial Day Concert

Baritone Ben Basone in Concert at Blue Ash Towne Square

The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Memorial Day Concert on Monday, May 30, beginning at 6 p.m. The free concert will be performed at the Blue Ash Towne Square.
Baritone Ben Basone will perform Paul Philips’ Civil War Songs and serve as narrator for James Beckel’s Gardens of Stone, a moving memorial to those who gave their lives for their country.

Also featured will be Cincinnati composer Edward Howard’s Cincinnati Sketches and his Cincinnatus March, and James Unger’s well-loved Ashokan Farewell, made famous by Ken Burn’s series the Civil War.

The Blue Ash Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dale Swisher, will also perform.

The concert will include the annual Armed Forces Salute, played by both Orchestras, honoring area veterans for their service to America.

In the event of rain, the concert will move to the Sycamore Junior High School Auditorium, 5757 Cooper Road, in Montgomery.

From I-71: Exit onto the Ronald Reagan Highway (Exit 14) and head west to Kenwood Road. Head north on Kenwood Road. Turn right onto Cooper Road. The entrance to the parking lot for the Blue Ash Towne Square will your first right.

From I-275: Exit onto Montgomery Road (Exit 50) and head south into Montgomery. Turn right onto Cooper Road just past the village center. The Blue Ash Towne Square will be about a mile after you turn onto Cooper, on the left just prior to the Kenwood Road intersection.

I-75 Construction in Covington Will Close Lanes This Weekend

Kentucky's Cut in the Hill

I-75 northbound:

Construction work between Mile Point 186 in Kenton County and Exit 191: KY 1120; 12th Street. Look out for construction work. The roadway is reduced to one lane. Traffic is being held. Expect delays. The exit ramp is closed. The entrance ramp is closed. Until Monday, at about 11:59PM EDT.

Comment: Use of an alternate route is advised. I275 is the suggested alternate route.


I-75 southbound:

Bridge maintenance operations at Exit 191: KY 1120; 12th Street. Bridge maintenance work is in progress. A lane is closed. Traffic is being held. Expect delays. Until Sunday, at about 11:59PM EDT.

Comment: Brent Spence Bridge work. Use of an alternate route is advised. Interstate 275 is a suggested alternate route.

Ohio's 'Abortion Pill' Restriction Upheld by Judge

A 2004 Ohio law restricting use of the so-called "abortion pill" has been upheld as constitutional by a federal judge.

Tuesday's decision by U.S. District Court Judge Susan Dlott was a setback for Planned Parenthood, which challenged the law on constitutional grounds, arguing that it unfairly forced women into choosing surgical abortion.  Read on at Columbus Dispatch...

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Newsweek: Loveland High School 36th Best in State

Each year, NEWSWEEK picks the best high schools in the country based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced-placement college-level courses and tests. Only 6 percent of all the public schools in the U.S.—made the list.

Loveland High School was 1702 in the nation and in # 36 in Ohio.

Other local schools making the Newsweek list were: Walnut Hills #66 (#1 in Ohio), Wyoming #78 (#2 in Ohio), Indian Hill # 193 (#4 in Ohio), 731 Mariemont #731 (#20 in Ohio),  Madeira #848 (#22 in Ohio), 1342 Turpin #1342 (#29 in Ohio), Mason #1519 (#34 in Ohio).

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Washington Post: Loveland High Ranks 29th Best in Ohio

“Reveals High School’s Commitment Preparing Average Students for College”

Since 1998, The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has ranked Washington-area public high schools using the Challenge Index, his measure of how effectively a school prepares its students for college. (More on how the Index works below.) In 2011, the Post expanded its research to high schools across the United States. This is the first year that Loveland High School was entered in the challenge.

The Washington Post Challenge Index measures a public high school’s effort to challenge all of its students. The formula is simple: Divide the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or other college-level tests a school gave in 2009 by the number of graduating seniors. Tests taken by all students, not just seniors, are counted.

The rating is not a measure of the overall quality of the school but illuminates the one quantifiable factor that seems to reveal best the level of a high school’s commitment to preparing average students for college.

Listed are the name of the school district and the percentage of a school’s students whose family incomes are low enough to qualify for federally subsidized lunches and who also apply for that program (Loveland 10%). The portion of subsidized-lunch applicants is a rough indicator of a school’s poverty level. High poverty schools are at a disadvantage in persuading students to take college-level courses and tests, but some on this list have succeeded in doing so anyway.

In parenthesis after each school’s name is its Equity and Excellence rate (Loveland 29.20%), which is the percentage of all seniors who have had at least one score on an AP, IB or Cambridge test that would qualify them for college credit. The average AP Equity and Excellence rate for all U.S. schools is about 15 percent.

Locally, Walnut Hills High School is rated the #2 school in the Midwest (#1 in Ohio), Wyoming #4 (#2 in Ohio), Indian Hill #7 (#3 in Ohio), Mariemont # 65 (#17 in Ohio), Turpin #177 (#26 in Ohio), Loveland # 248 (#29 in Ohio), Princeton # 285 (#30 in Ohio). No other local schools are listed.

 

These stats are included in the Washington Post report for Loveland High School:

Four-year graduation rate 96.5%

Average ACT score 24.5

Principal's years of experience 15

Average SAT score 1,645

Enrollment 1,403

Age of school building 18

Students in special education 9.2%

Students attending 4-year colleges 80%

Loveland Offers 16 AP Courses:  

    •    AP Biology
    •    AP Calculus BC
    •    AP Chemistry
    •    AP Computer Science
    •    AP English Lit/Composition
    •    AP French Language
    •    AP Government & Politics US
    •    AP Physics B
    •    AP Physics C E&M
    •    AP Physics C Mechanical
    •    AP Spanish
    •    AP Statistics
    •    AP Studio Art – Drawing
    •    AP Studio AT – 2D Design
    •    AP Studio Art – 3D Design
    •    AP United States History

Loveland Offers 23 Varsity Sports

(Editor's Note: This story qoutes extensively from the Education columnist, Jay Mathews' article in the Washington Post. Specific Loveland High School information has been inserted into Mathews' story. To read more, go HERE and HERE)

Staff Sgt Brad Mckee Returns From Afghanistan

The Loveland/Symmes Fire Department’s own Staff Sergeant Brad Mckee just returned from his deployment with the 377th MP Co. in Afghanistan.

Mckee was deployed for 2 months of training in Ft. Bliss TX, and 10 months in Afghanistan. The 377th MP Co. ran prisons in different areas of the country. For half the tour Mckee was a shift supervisor and for the second half he was NCOIC (non-commissioned officer in-charge) of a facility. This was his second deployment, with his first deployment in Iraq.

Pfc. Phillip T. Franks Deployed to Iraq

Army Pfc. Phillip T. Franks has deployed to Iraq to serve in support of Operation New Dawn, the formerly named Operation Iraqi Freedom.  This transition signified a formal end to U.S. military combat operations in Iraq.

“Operation New Dawn shifts the U.S. emphasis from predominantly military to predominately civilian as the U.S. officials assist Iraqis in accordance with the Strategic Framework Agreement,” according to the Army.

“The three primary missions of U.S. Forces include advising, assisting, and training the Iraqi Security Forces; conducting partnered counterterrorism operations; and providing support to provincial reconstruction teams and civilian partners as they help build Iraq's civil capacity.”

Franks is an intelligence analyst regularly assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas. 

He is the son of Melissa Byrd, and grandson of Carol Bentley, both of Piedmont Drive, Milford, Ohio. His parents, Phillip and Yvette Franks, reside on Vincent Drive, Stephens City, Va.

Pfc. Michael R. Leen Graduates Basic Training

Army Pfc. Michael R. Leen has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, Leen 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.

Leen graduated in 2001 from Loveland High School, Ohio.

Loveland City Hall Adopts Summer Hours

LOVELAND, OHIO -This press release has been issued by the City:

Loveland City Hall, the Loveland Police Division and the Loveland Public Works Department will be altering standard hours of operations by adopting a summer schedule.

Beginning, Tuesday, May 31st, City offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hours of operation will return to normal, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. after Labor Day.

Last year, City Hall adopted the same summer hours because the City’s air conditioning system was being replaced and the earlier hours made the climate more tolerable. The summer hours proved popular with both the general public and employees.

Public safety personnel will continue to operate on their normal 24/7 hours of operation.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to Email the Loveland City Manager, Tom Carroll, at TCarroll@Lovelandoh.com.

Rich Road to Close June 7 - 9

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO - The Township is planning a culvert replacement in preparation for roadway resurfacing on Rich Road.

Rich Road will be closed from June 7 – 9 , between the cross-streets of Locust and Ash.

Through traffic will be detoured to Columbia Road during that time.

For more info:

Eric Reiners, Project Manager

Office - (513)-701-6974

Mobile - (513)-678-1045

Fax - (513)-701-6980

Ohio House Passes Bill to Drill in Parks

With Ohio facing $500 million in backlogged capital projects at its state parks and gas prices still flirting with $4 a gallon, House Republicans say now is the time to allow oil and gas drilling in parks and other state-owned land.

"Ohio has always promised that its parks would remain a natural park, not an industrial park." - Jack Shaner of the Ohio Environmental Council

"We're not against drilling. We're against drilling in parks," said Rep. Robert F. Hagan, D-Youngstown, who went on to question whether Republicans were on drugs.

  Read on at Columbus Dispatch...

Deerfield Township Gives Lump Sum Payments in Lieu of Raises

DEERFIELD TWP. — Officials in Deerfield Twp. said they are trying to reward their employees and save taxpayers money at the same time.

Trustees recently approved a 2 percent across the board payment in lieu of raises for its employees. It cost $28,662 to give the 24 non-union employees the cash.  Read on at Western Star...

Loveland High School's Top 10 Seniors

LOVELAND, OHIO - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO is from the 2011 Senior Awards Program held at Loveland High School on May 12. Dr. Molly Moorhead announced the top ten academic achieving Seniors in the 2011 graduating class, including the Salutatorian and Valedictorian.

 

Little Yogis and Teen Yoga @ the Loveland Yoga Loft

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Little Yogis

This co-ed class is for children ages 7-12. We will have nothing but fun in our 45-minute class! Each week we will breathe, learn poses, talk about life, stretch and discover.  This class is interactive and imaginative.  Little Yogis will always end class with a 5 minute quiet time in relaxation.  The sessions consist of 8 classes meeting Mondays and Wednesdays from 4- 4:45 pm.  The session is $90. No makeups are offered.  Email me:  jdolbier@cinci.rr.com  to let me know if your child has any fears, injuries, etc. that I should be aware of.

Teen Yoga

Being a teen is tough. It's a crazy, chaotic world out there and yoga can definitely help! Teen Yoga at The Loft is for co-eds 13-17 who desire a healthier lifestyle.  Dave Matthews, Lady GaGa and others, will not only help your teen enjoy their hour of fun, filled with strength, flexibility, discussion and relaxation, but they will also learn to deal with frustration, confusion and anger in a positive way.  The eight sessions are one-hour long and are $90. No makeups given. Please email me any information that might help me understand your teen better (i.e., injuries, fears, etc.).  This is also a great class for athletes...there is no failing or losing in yoga! Teen Yoga meets 5-6pm Mondays and Wednesdays.

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Students Needing Community Service?

LOVELAND, OHIO - Roberta Paolo, AKA “Granny” said, “Join us for a weekend marathon of community service in Granny’s School Garden on, Saturday and/or Sunday, May 28th - 29th.” There will be six hour shifts that begin at 6:30 a.m. “We will have breakfast for the early birds and lunch for everyone. We're getting the gardens ready for the summer.”
To register, send Granny an email.  Be sure and include your start/stop times - a minimum of 6 hours.

Police Seek Help After Break-in at Works

LOVELAND, OHIO - The City of Loveland Police Division is investigating the breaking and entering of The Works Restaurant located at 20 Grear Millitzer Place in historic Loveland.

The offense occurred during the early morning hours of May 16.

The security cameras captured images of 3 suspects entering the building at approximately 0130.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Loveland Police Division at 513-583-3000.

“Any information obtained will be held in strict confidence and tipsters can provide information anonymously,” according to the Police Department.

Bobby Capobianco to Leave Indiana University Basketball Program

 In this statement from Indiana University, they announce that Loveland High School graduate Bobby Capobianco will leave the Indiana University basketball program.

BOBBY CAPOBIANCO LEAVING IU MEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University men’s basketball coach Tom Crean has announced that forward Bobby Capobianco will leave the men’s basketball program and look to transfer to another institution where he can receive more playing time. 
 
“Bobby has decided to go for a fresh start and transfer to a school where he can have three years to play two.” said IU Coach Tom Crean. “He has indicated he would like the opportunity to find a program where he can get more playing time and continue his education.  We will help him accomplish this move in any way that we can and we all really want to see Bobby be successful. My hope is that he finds a school like Indiana, that puts a prominent emphasis in academics as it does in basketball, as he has done an excellent job here in the classroom. He will be an asset to whatever program he chooses and we wish him the best as he moves to this next stage in life.”

In two seasons, Capobianco averaged 1.7 points and 2.0 rebounds
 
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time here at Indiana, but I want to look for an opportunity to further my basketball and academic career at another institution.,” Capobianco said. “I value the experience that I have had here and appreciate everything the coaches and basketball staff have done for me.  I am looking forward to this new chapter, and will always have very strong feelings for my teammates, coaches and everyone associated with IU.”

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Forward Capobianco to transfer from IU

Forward Bobby Capobianco is leaving the IU men’s basketball team. The rising junior announced his intention to seek a transfer Friday in a statement from IU Athletics.  Read on at Indiana Daily Student...

 

Bobby Capobianco transferring from IU basketball program

Bobby Capobianco's decision to leave the Indiana men's basketball program and transfer to another school was not a surprise Friday. (You can view some great photos of Capobianco)  Read on at IndyStar.com...

 

Clermont Welcomes National Underground Railroad Conference

Community researchers, historians, scholars, community members, and Underground Railroad enthusiasts from across the nation, will gather in Clermont County for the annual National Underground Railroad Conference in June.  This year’s theme is Pathways to Freedom:  Presenting the Underground Railroad through Education, Interpretation, and Heritage Tourism. The four-day conference will be held June 15-18, 2011, and will be headquartered at the Holiday Inn and Suites-Eastgate, located at 4501 Eastgate Boulevard in Union Township. 

“Clermont County is a perfect place for an Underground Railroad Conference,” said local historian Gary Knepp.  “The county has 19 sites that have been accepted into the National Park Service Underground Network to Freedom Program, the most in the nation.” 

This year’s National Underground Railroad Conference will explore modern efforts to disseminate the inspiring history of the Underground Railroad, looking at ways scholars, sites stewards, educators, and others balance the need for accuracy, authenticity, and respect with telling an engaging story of the quest for freedom.  The conference will include nationally-known speakers and workshops; two pre-conference workshops for educators will be held at UC Clermont and will offer continuing education credits.  Three regional tours of museums and historic sites are also available.

The annual conference is sponsored by the National Park Service, National Underground Railroad, Network to Freedom Program (NTF), working in partnership with the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau.   For more information or to register, visit the website www.ugrconference.com or call Diane Miller with the National Park Service at (402) 661-1588.

Family of KSU Student Sues Driver in Fatal Crash

Rachael C. “Carli” Woodruff  Graduated From Loveland High School

The family of a Kent State University student killed in a traffic crash on Interstate 71 in Delaware County in March is suing a Stow man whose work van collided with her car at a highway rest stop, as well as his employer, a Macedonia company.

The estate of Rachael C. “Carli” Woodruff is suing Joshua T. Morris and his employer, Dara Toy Co., for wrongful death in Delaware County Common Pleas Court, according to a lawsuit filed there on May 2.   Read on at Recordpub.com...

Jessica Petersen Wins JD Davis Award

The winner of the 2011 JD Davis Award is soccer standout Jessica Petersen.
Jessica is the daughter of Tim and Debi Petersen from Loveland, Ohio.  Read on at the Seymour Herald...

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Liberty City BarbeQue is Back in Loveland

Terrell Sims, owner of Liberty City Barbeque, and Loveland resident is now the Personal BBQ Pit Master at the newly opened Patio Sports Bar & Grill at 700 Loveland Madeira Road.

 

Terrell will fire up the grill beginning Saturday, May 28

Saturdays and Sundays Only - 11:30 AM to Close

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Stop by THE PATIO for good times and great food - now including the menu options full of the great BBQ taste & flavor you've come to know from the folks at Liberty City Barbeque!

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Call Terrell for Your Summer Catering Needs: 513-605-9818

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