Loveland Magazine

Meet Loveland Council Candidate Barry Kuhn

by David Miller

Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO is an Interview with Barry Kuhn who is running for Loveland City Council this November. Kuhn talks about what he thinks are the most compelling reasons to vote him into office, and talks extensively about the remodeling plans City Hall has for Historic Downtown Loveland. Kuhn thinks the plan is shortsighted, and not what anyone he has talked to - wants.

 

Their Dish Becomes a Reflection of Their Creativity and Spirit

Unique School Ritual makes a Respectful Impression on Students at Children's Meeting House Montessori School

 

Every school has traditions that herald the beginning of a new school year: Children’s Meeting House Montessori School (CMH) is no exception.  For the past two years, CMH has brought a unique tradition that seeks to instill a sense of respect and responsibility in the students.   During the first week of school each new elementary student is given an undecorated, hand thrown ceramic snack dish.  The children use colored slip to decorate and personalize their very own pottery snack dish that they will use each day.  "Their dish becomes a reflection of their creativity and spirit," says CMH teacher, Mike Flohr.

The dishes, made and donated by local Loveland potter Bonnie McNett, are then glazed with clear glaze, fired in a kiln, and presented to the children the following week.  "The children use their dishes daily and they have a responsibility to care for their breakable treasures.  At Children’s Meeting House Montessori School, we believe that we honor children by trusting them to care for beautiful, but breakable, things," says Mr. Flohr. 

These handmade dishes are also an environmentally sound alternative to paper products.  Students using the same dish repeatedly, results in less disposable paper products find their way into the landfill. 

Each child keeps his or her dish for their entire CMH career and graduating sixth graders take their snack dishes with them.  The dishes serve as a concrete expression of their school experience and as a treasured keepsake.

Montessori education which is a tradition that is over 100 years old in the United States is the educational philosophy and method of Dr. Maria Montessori.  Dr. Montessori from her research of child development believed that children learn best in a multi-sensory approach that uses all the senses.  She emphasized the need for children to learn through action and process.  Her work with Peace Education assists students become “global citizens” learning to appreciate differences of individuals as a thumbprint from their cultural backgrounds.

Students at an early age, learn strategies that will create self confidence respect through communication and problem solving at a very young age.  As the child is able, the amount of choice and responsibility is increased.  “How fitting for an Montessori school like CMH that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual in the classroom community to adopt this kind of school ritual,” states new CMH Head of School, Meg Thomas.  “Children in Asian cultures are often given their first rice bowl at birth or on their first birthday.  These unique bowls are ones that they will carry with them and use for the rest of their lives", states Thomas.  She continues, “Montessori education is so enriched with teaching and learning of skills and concepts that are integrated throughout all of the subjects.  How fortunate for our students to have a special school ritual that weaves in the richness of other cultures and creates such ownership among our students.” 

Children’s Meeting House Montessori School serves children ages 3 years of age through sixth grade.  In the year 2012, CMH will celebrate forty years of educating children and creating a legacy of leaders.  For more information about CMH, please visit the website at:  www.childrensmeetinghousemontessori.com or call:  513-683-4757

Loveland Women's Varsity Soccer

by Dave Stejbach

McNicholas 0 - Loveland 1

Monday 8/22/11: Loveland opened up their 2011 season on the road against McNicholas High School. Loveland had 2 chances early in the game at the 1 minute and 15th minute mark but the McNicholas goal keeper made two diving saves.  Loveland controlled the majority of the game and kept McNicholas under pressure.  In the 74th minute Loveland capitalized when Gaelen Stejbach won a 50/50 ball out of the air and played a quick, perfectly weighted pass which split the defense and connected with Leah Wood, who calmly went 1 vs 1 against the McNicholas goal keeper.  Leah waited and once the goal keeper committed she buried the ball into the back of the goal.  Loveland held on for the 1-0 victory.  Defensively, the combined efforts of Lauren Dusold, Ariel Fischer, Jenna Myklebust, Jessie Comorosky, Maddy Jones  and goal keeper Justine Perl, secured the shutout.  Loveland next plays a tough Mason team in their first home game on Saturday 8/27 at 2:00 pm.

Loveland 0 - Mason 2

Saturday 8/27/11: Loveland women's soccer played their first home game vs Mason.  In the first half neither team was able to manufacture any quality shots on goal and at halftime the game was tied 0-0.  Mason got on the board in the 55th minute when a long ball was played, and the Mason forward out ran the Loveland defense and went in on goal to score, to give Mason the 1-0 lead.  Mason scored again in the 69th minute when another long ball was played and the Mason player beat the Loveland defender and the charging goal keeper to the ball to put Mason up 2-0. Loveland struggled most of the game possessing the ball as a team and building their attack.  In addition, Loveland had 8 corner kick opportunities but were unable to capitalize. Final score Loveland 0 and Mason 2.

Loveland 2 - Kings 1

Tuesday 8/30/11: The lady tigers opened their FAVC schedule with a 2-1 win over the visiting Kings Knights.  Loveland was able to score in the 17th minute.  Gaelen Stejbach controlled a chest ball and played a square pass to Sydney Dudley in the midfield who then provided a through ball for Leah Wood to run on to.  Leah beat the charging goal keeper to the ball and finished to take a 1-0 lead. Kings responded with a goal of their own at the 21st minute mark.  In the 31st minute Hannah Moloney nicely placed a free kick into the goal area.  The Kings goal keeper could not hold on to the ball and during the scramble for the loose ball, Lauren Mary was able to direct the ball into the back of the net.  Each team had opportunities in the second half but neither team could capitalize.  Goal keeper Justine Perl made a couple of 1 vs 1 saves to help secure the Loveland victory.

You can view the full Womens schedule at  HERE

Air Alert Issued for Thursday

Loveland, Ohio - The Air Quality Index (AQI) for Ozone is predicted to be 105 on Thursday.

HEALTH MESSAGE:

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Health Message: Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.

 

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Join the Loveland community on October 8 for their kickoff of Bikes, Bands and Bites!  Start the day with a bike tour to benefit the Heartstone Foundation and then visit the shops and restaurants in Historic Loveland!

For $15 you can experience two tastings at Tano Bistro & Catering, The Works and Paxton's Grill!   Follow the bike artwork created by the Loveland Arts Council as you hop from restaurant to restaurant.  The bikes will guide you as you experience the tasting! 

    Linked Music Festival will be joining in on the fun by hosting a series of concerts throughout the day to raise awareness for their mission in Nisbet Park.

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Emotional Thorns Are Tiny But Powerful

It’s well-documented that I should be excluded from doing yard work.  Any insurance company looking at my record would recognize the wisdom of immediately calling in the Coast Guard rather than paying the bills that result when I take the DIY approach.  This was particularly well illustrated the time that I, a novice, attempted to mow the lawn and fell into a rose bush.  Surely it’s obvious that the surgical removal of the thorn from my knee (read: injection, scalpel, etc.) was far more costly for the insurance company than a willing teen helper.  (Add to that my racing to answer a ringing telephone, discovering in the process that the cockatiel had escaped onto the kitchen floor, and being protractedly bitten during its rescue — and the case is sealed.)

The psychological parallel to the thorn from that rosebush is what I refer to as an emotional thorn. Past trauma is an example of an emotional thorn that needs removal, and there are many smaller examples that happen every day. If you’ve been painfully misunderstood, that’s an emotional thorn.  If your feelings have been hurt by someone’s words, even accidentally, that’s an emotional thorn.  Stumbling over your words in a conversation with your boss; having your concerns treated dismissively — these are all simple splinters that can be extracted immediately, but stand to become infected, or, at the very least distracting, if they aren’t.  Misunderstandings create barriers that can seriously erode relationships. Your own mistakes and missteps, if not understood, can leave you with a festering sense of inadequacy.  Unprocessed trauma can do this, too.  All of this spells depression.

The point of the rosebush tale is that as notoriously penny-pinching as insurance companies are, no one suggested that the thorn could stay in.  No one said, “It’s a thorn, for crying out loud. Brave up!”

This was not magnanimous on their part.  It was simply cost-effective.  An embedded thorn can become infected — and then the bills really mount up.

The fact is, I did take the ignore-it-and-it’ll-go-away approach — for close to a year, and it did (mostly) stop hurting after awhile.  From my point of view, a little pain and the sort of tattoo effect of the splinter required far less in the way of personal fortitude than doing something about them.  (Evidently the doctor had encountered many others with this same gutless orientation, a fact that I ascertained when, in a single flowing maneuver, he deftly clamped my ankle under his arm in an anti-kick position and pulled the previously concealed hypodermic needle out of his coat pocket.)

We seem to accept the wisdom of promptly removing foreign objects.  And it’s patently obvious that you can’t remove a splinter by loudly asserting to the person that a broken leg would have been a real pain.  Has anyone ever successfully removed a shard of glass by simply proclaiming that it’s no big deal?

Emotional thorns, whether they’re your own or someone else’s, are best handled in the same action-oriented way you’d take if you got a splinter from the deck.  Like splinters, they’re actually very easy to remove, and they don’t have to escalate into an infection.  And they won’t, if you’re willing to take them seriously and address them.

It takes some courage and trust to expose hurt feelings so they can be healed.  Here are a few tips to get you started:

• When feelings are hurt, don’t demand of yourself (or anyone else) to “ignore it and it will go away.”  If you think of it metaphorically, that’s simply nonsense!
• Instead, seek to understand it — even if your own actions turn out to be the source of the pain. You might say to your child — or spouse — “When I kept reading my book when you were talking, you thought I didn’t care about what you were saying.”
• If you were on the receiving end, start with a question — like, “What should I take from the fact that I’m talking about something that is important to me, and you are continuing to read?”  If you begin to see that the other person is simply too busy to listen right then, a toxic blow to your self esteem is averted. If there’s more to it, you can have a constructive conversation.
• Validate, don’t deny.  Whether it’s about your own uncomfortable feelings or someone else’s, acknowledge them.  “Your [my] feelings are really hurt,” starts the process of eliminating the emotional thorn.  “It’s ridiculous of you to be angry,” by contrast, makes the area redden and become more painful.
• Get help to work through trauma.  It’s not only the event itself that can affect you on for decades after it’s over; even more so, it’s the beliefs you develop about yourself as a result that create “infection” that needs to be treated.
• Small splinters count.  Isn’t it amazing how you can tell when there’s the tiniest of splinters in your finger or your foot?  That signal allows you to remove it before it gets embedded or infected.  Small emotional splinters work the same way.  Your awareness of feeling slighted or invalidated is a signal to take action.  By learning to deal with these everyday occurrences easily, painful dips in your mood will level out and your relationships will deepen.
• Sometimes removing the thorn is as simple and silent as validating yourself — a quick acknowledgement of your own feelings.  This becomes second nature, replacing the less helpful reflex to chastise yourself for feeling upset.
• Can you ever ignore an emotional thorn?  I’d rather see you develop the reflex to validate your own feelings than to ignore or suppress them.  Remember — acknowledging discomfort doesn’t mean you have to take action.  But be careful here; it’s a slippery slope once you start dismissing rather than acting on your feelings, and that choice often has more to do with keeping others happy than taking care of yourself. Unless the situation is of no importance, it’s better to deal, either within yourself if that’s where the discomfort is coming from, or with the other person, if change is needed.

Candlelight Vigil Remembers Those Lost to Suicide

10th Annual Candlelight Vigil

A candlelight vigil will be held at Union Township Veterans’ Memorial Park on Thursday, September 8, 2011 to remember those who have died as a result of suicide.   “This vigil is an opportunity for all those who have been touched by suicide to come together, grieve, and heal,” said event organizer Virginia Dennis.  “There is such a stigma surrounding suicide that those left behind often tend to suffer in silence.” 

Sponsored by the Clermont Mental Health and Recovery Board (MHRB) and Mental Health America of Southwest Ohio, the event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans’ Park, located on Gleneste-Withamsville Road.  The vigil will include the ceremonial lighting of candles, a balloon release, and a performance by the West Clermont By-Request choir.

Refreshments will be provided following the vigil.

“In Clermont County last year, we had 22 suicides.  This year, we already have 17 suicides reported, so it could be another year where the numbers are up,” said Associate Director of the MHRB Dr. Lee Ann Watson.  “One thing we are noticing is the number of youth suicides seems to be down this year.  We placed the crisis hotline number in all the Clermont County high schools, and we hope it helped; we plan to do the same this year.”

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, the crisis hotline number is 528-SAVE.  For more information about the candlelight vigil, contact Virginia Dennis at 721-2910, ext. 15 or email vmdennis@mhaswoh.org.

Date: Thursday, September 8, 2011

Where: Union Township Veterans’ Memorial Park

Corner of Clough Pike & Glen Este-Withamsville Rd.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Contact: Virginia Dennis

721-2910, ext. 15 or

vmdennis@mhaswoh.org

Union Township Roadways to Honor Fallen Local Marine

Clermont County officials will hold a ceremony in Union Township on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 1 p.m. to designate portions of Eastgate Boulevard, Ferguson Drive and Ivy Pointe Boulevard as “Wojo’s Way” in honor of United State Marine Corps SSgt. Mark Anthony “Tony Wojo” Wojciechowski who died while taking part in combat operations in Iraq on April 30, 2009.  The ceremony will be held at the first traffic round-a-bout that links Eastgate Boulevard to Ferguson Drive.  The designation will include a massive boulder that will be displayed there, inscribed with Wojo’s Way.

“We are proud to be able to dedicate these roads in honor of a very special young man,” said Clermont County Engineer Pat Manger.  “Wojo’s Way pays tribute to the young hero who used to ride his bike to work through the very area where the boulder bearing his name will be displayed.”

Known as “Tony Wojo” to his family and friends, his mother Teresa Dillinger said her son joined the Marines when he was 17-years-old and attending Glen Este High School and the Live Oaks Career Center.  “Tony loved everything about the Marine Corps,” said Dillinger.  “He was brilliant, fun, strong, full of life, and a great friend to many at home and across the United States.  His dedication to duty equaled his passion for life.  He was truly a very well-rounded, well-grounded dedicated son, brother, Marine, and friend.”  Dillinger said her son would be honored by the tribute.

Wojo’s family is preparing for the second annual motorcycle memorial ride on Saturday, September 17, 2011; proceeds from the event go to the Remembering Tony “Wojo” Scholarship through the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation.  The event will also feature live music by Encore, a live and silent auction, split the pot and corn hole toss.  Last year, 115 motorcycles and 155 riders participated and two scholarships were presented in Tony Wojo’s honor.  For more information send an email to Wojo4ever@yahoo.com.

5K Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Milford October 1

by Lisa Marie, Yahoo! Contributor Network

"Ms. Johnston, you have invasive ductal cell carcinoma." Talk about a deer in the headlights moment... and I thought having a mammogram meant I wasn't supposed to have breast cancer--

This was my mother's reaction when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Do you really have a mammogram to find out you have cancer?  Read on...

Loveland Tiger Fall Spirit Wear Sale

Fall Spirit Wear Sale

Saturday, September 17^th

9am – 1pm

Loveland High School Cafeteria

Loveland High School Beats Turpin 42-28

On the Highlight Reel: Anthony Johnson's 99 yd Kickoff Return for Touchdown
 

Loveland, Ohio - The Loveland High School Football Tigers beat Turpin to start their season, 42-28. This LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO is highlights from the game, Ricky Mulvey's Post-Game Report, and his post-game interview with Loveland Head Coach Andrew Marlatt.

Still Photos by Jennifer Morrison.

 

 

Melee at Tiger Stadium

by Ricky Mulvey

For the first time since 2007, the Loveland Tiger Varsity Football team won their first game of the season, in 42-28 fashion against the Turpin Spartans. It was a highlight reel of a game featuring 99 yard kick-off returns, 40 yard passes, outstanding Loveland blocking, and Graham Peters rushing the ball for 5 touchdowns.

Loveland came into this game with a chip on their shoulder. Last year they had been beaten by Turpin on Fox Sports Net by a score of 24-6. In fact, in the prior three years of playing Turpin, the Spartans had only given up a total of 25 points to the Tigers. However, Turpin should take no shame in this loss. The game was a slugfest and both teams lit up the field with an incredible performance.

The Tiger’s commenced the season with an interception by Tanner Griffen to put the Tigers in striking distance of the goal line. A 25 yard carry by Graham Peters gave the Tigers the lead at 6-0. On the following drive Turpin strung together several successful passing attempts that ended with JR Stoll leaping into an acrobatic grab in the end-zone. However, there was an offensive penalty granting the Tigers a saving grace and Loveland ended up getting the ball on a turnover on downs. The Tiger’s Ryne Terry tossed the ball to Bryce Plitt for 20 yards to end the quarter.

Loveland was on a roll to start the second. After an 11 yard run by Gunnar Lay, Graham Peters got his 2^nd touchdown of the night to extend the Tiger’s lead to 13-0. On the following Loveland drive, a Ryne Terry bomb was picked off by Turpin’s Walker Brightwell. On this drive Turpin deviated from their screen pass heavy offense and ran more options and jet-sweeps. This proved to be successful as it culminated in Connor Donovan running a 3 yard touchdown carry to shorten Loveland’s lead to 13-7. Then, on Turpin’s kickoff, Anthony Johnson broke through the Turpin special teams unit for a return of 99 yards into the end zone. It was one of the most exciting plays I’ve ever seen watching high school football, and it put the Tigers up 20-7. A Turpin 3-and-out ended the half.

The Turpin Spartans came out with a bang to start the second half. They quickly stole offensive momentum, when the Spartan’s Ryan Millikan scored two touchdowns in under three and a half minutes. Ryan Millikan ran in 6 points after a 71 yard carry by Connor Jasen and then returned a punt for 40 yards to put the Spartans in the lead at 21-20. The Tigers quickly regained control, after a 35 yard direct snap to Graham Peters put Loveland inches from the goal line. Peters then put up another touchdown and the Tigers were back in the lead at 28-21. However Turpin’s offensive streak was not over. On the next Spartan drive, Connor Jasen tossed a 15 yard touchdown to Clay Johnson. Two possessions later the Tigers broke the 28-28 tie when Graham Peters ran in a 5 yard touchdown that came as a result of a bad Spartan punt. The Tigers regained control of the game at 35-28.

The Tigers were dominant in the fourth quarter. The defense subdued the Spartan offense, never letting them march past the 50, and Joe Moran recorded a sack. Graham Peters also finished off his remarkable night with his fifth touchdown to make the score final at 42-28.

Next week the Tigers take on the Lebanon Warriors at Tiger Stadium, Friday at 7:30 PM.

Vote for Grahm Peters: Player of the Week

 

Peters Scored 5 TD's in Loveland Opener 42-28 Win Over Turpin

Show your TIGER PRIDE and VOTE every day until Monday at midnight!

 

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers and Loveland High School Sports Fans,

Loveland Tiger GRAHAM PETERS is up for player of the week for his performance at Friday’s game, 5 TDs and 152 yards.

You can vote up to 15 times per hour. It'an easy one click vote.

The link is http://www.wlwt.com/high-school-playbook-feature-2/28994856/detail.html

Thanks!!

Katie Miracle

secretary@lovelandathleticboosters.com

Loveland Magazine is "R-Word" Free

As of August 24, 2011 people on the World Wide Web have used the "R-word" 152,094 times.

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Join the Loveland community on October 8 for their kickoff of Bikes, Bands and Bites!  Start the day with a bike tour to benefit the Heartstone Foundation and then visit the shops and restaurants in Historic Loveland!

For $15 you can experience two tastings at Tano Bistro & Catering, The Works and Paxton's Grill!   Follow the bike artwork created by the Loveland Arts Council as you hop from restaurant to restaurant.  The bikes will guide you as you experience the tasting! 

    Linked Music Festival will be joining in on the fun by hosting a series of concerts throughout the day to raise awareness for their mission in Nisbet Park.

Click to Register and Find Out More Info

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Loveland Team Readers Hit It Out of the Park!

Loveland, Ohio - There were 37,790 Summer Readers who joined Team Read, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s 38th annual Summer Reading Program. Preschoolers, kids, and adults read more than 2 million books. Kids and teens logged more than 3.3 million hours of reading.

In the spirit of Team Read, the Library held hundreds of free and fun programs and activities throughout the summer. This line-up included Baseball Jeopardy with the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and fishing with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission as well as visits from the Honey Hill Farm Petting Zoo, the Library’s own Storybook Puppeteers, arts and crafts, and more.

Congratulations to the Loveland Branch Library’s Winners

NOOK® Color e-Readers, donated by an anonymous donor, were awarded to the child, teen, and adult who read the most books at each of the Library’s 41 locations.

Jerry Jiang was the Loveland Branch Library’s Teen Coney Island Ticket Winner.
Loveland Branch Library’s All Star Readers—Winners of a NOOK® Color E-Reader are Child Winner Joseph Li, Teen Winner Angelica Fleenor, and Adult Winner Graciela Schultz.

Entertainers Announced for Saturday’s Gospel Fest

 

First Missionary Baptist Church Outdoor Gospel Fest

 

Loveland, Ohio - It has been announced that some well known gospel singers from Greater Cincinnati will appear in Loveland this Saturday evening at the First Missionary Baptist Church.

The Church’s own Mass Choir will perform. Brother Barry a vocalist and one of the better saxophonist in the area has announced his appearance. J.J. from St. Mary Baptist Church will also be singing.

Brother Franklin Adams an organist, pianist, and soloist who has had his music played on Cincinnati radio stations will perform alone, and with First Missionaries’ Mass Choir. Adams said, “I am excited that one of the areas renown gospel artists will be there to share the stage with - Jeff Sloan.”

The Church hopes that this Saturday’s outdoor concert will turn into an annual event in Loveland. It will be on the lawn of the Church at the corner of Main and Loveland Madeira Road, one block from the Loveland Post Office. There will be light refreshments, and you are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.

Proceeds from the weekend events will benefit local outreach programs of the church to local families.

 

"Church on the Lawn" and Community Wide Bar B-Q Picnic Sunday

In addition to Saturday’s 6 PM concert, the next day, the church will also hold their Sunday worship, outside on the lawn. The service begins at noon and will be followed by a Family Friends Fellowship Day Picnic. The public is invited to both the worship service and the community picnic.

Ribs, chicken, fish, fresh corn, vegetable dishes, deserts, and drinks are on the menu. A free will offering will be accepted. More good music is promised for Sunday as well.

First Missionary Baptist Church
507 Main Street
Loveland, Ohio 45140
513-683-4896

Birth Certificates From Any Ohio Hospital

Now Available Online

HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO – With all the hustle and bustle of getting the kids back to school, Hamilton County Public Health makes it easy to get birth certificates through a new, online service.  Birth certificates are often necessary back-to-school items for school registration and participation in extra-curricular activities.  The new, online service provides birth certificates from any hospital in Ohio.

The online service is available at the Hamilton County Public Health website at:  http://www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org. 

In addition, you can order birth certificates: by phone by calling 513-946-7989, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; in person at 250 William Howard Taft, 2nd floor (same hours); or by mail. If you would like to order a birth certificate by mail, visit the web address above for complete instructions

Seeking Tops From Broken Canopies

No, this isn't local earthquake damage...

Granny’s Gardens is always finding ways to re-use stuff headed to the the old Rumpke Mountain garbage heap. They ask, “Do you have a canopy that has bit the dust?”

If your answer is, “Well, matter of fact I do.” Then will you please pass the canopy top on to the garden program?

They use them as tarps to collect weeds. Then they lift them on the truck, tarp and all.  The tarp (canopy top) makes it an easy job to dump them in their compost pile.

They will accept shower curtains too.

Send an email if you can help.

Moment of Remembrance Planned for 9/11

The Board of Clermont County Commissioners (BCC) is encouraging all citizens to join in a nationwide Moment of Remembrance on Sunday, September 11, 2011, honoring the tenth anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil.  At 1 p.m., for one minute, citizens are encouraged to pause and reflect how the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America forever changed our country and remember the thousands of lives lost on that fateful day,

Governments, businesses, churches, law enforcement agencies and others are encouraged to join in a nationwide symbol of solidarity by ringing bells and sounding sirens at 1 p.m. on September 11, 2011.  The sirens and bells will serve as a signal for each person to stop and remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001, and how quickly and heroically many responded to the horrific events of that day.

For more information about the nationwide Stop and Remember effort, visit the website http://www.lautenberg.senate.gov/stopandremember/.

 

Little Miami Junior High School: Making Middle Grades Work - Pacesetter School

One of Only 8 Schools in the Country

Morrow, Ohio - Little Miami Junior High School has again been selected as a national Making Middle Grades Work (MMGW) Pacesetter School. This two-year designation – awarded to only 8 schools in the country – is based on the success of local school leaders and teachers in improving school practices and raising student achievement.

To be recognized as a MMGW Pacesetter School, schools had to meet a variety of criteria, including implementing the Making Middle Grades Work model, teaching students a rigorous curriculum, demonstrating high academic achievement, and meeting Adequate Yearly Progress on the state report card. Little Miami Junior High first received the Pacesetter honor in 2007.

“We are extremely honored and very appreciative of this recognition,” said LMJH principal Ryan Cherry. “This award confirms – even in the midst of significant financial challenges – the efforts in the classroom. Our students continue to achieve new levels of success.”

More than 450 middle grades schools in 21 states participate in the MMGW school improvement initiative to create a culture of high expectations and prepare middle grades students for challenging high school courses and productive careers. For more information, visit www.sreb.org.

Virginia Earthquake Shakes Ohio

In Cincinnati, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, along the Ohio River, was briefly evacuated after tremors were felt.

Spokeswoman Stephanie Creech said a small group of elderly people from a nursing home were among the some 50 museum visitors and staff who moved outside for 20 to 25 minutes after the building's floors shook.

"It was felt. Things moved on people's desks," she said. Among them: a bobblehead of Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker, which began nodding vigorously. READ FULL STORY FROM Parkersburg News and Sentinel

 

Intensity: 3.3 Location: Loveland, OH Distance: 353.6 miles

Check How Intense East Coast Earthquake Was in Your Zip Code

Tuesday afternoon's earthquake was a shared experience for millions of Americans along the East Coast, but how intense was it where you live?

The U.S. Geological Survey has released a summary of the quake's intensity -- that's not its Richter magnitude, mind you -- by ZIP code.

Enter your ZIP code to see how "intense" the quake was reported to be where you live and how far you were from the epicenter in Virginia.

Read on at the PBS NewsHour

 

Captian Seth Mitchell Hero 5k Run

 

 

The Second Annual Seth Mitchell Hero 5k
and a special Road Dedication Ceremony
will be Saturday, October 1st!

 

Pre-Race Event:
This year, representatives of the State of Ohio and the Mitchell family will be present for a special Road Dedication ceremony starting at 9:30am.

The Course:
Starting at 10am, the 5K course begins and ends in historic downtown Loveland at Nisbet Park and will include part of the Loveland Bike Trail.

Registration:
Pre-registration ends September 24. Entry Fees: Kids-$15 Adults-$18 Families-$50 - Fee includes lunch ticket for festival and t-shirt.

After September 24, entry fees will be Kids-$18 Adults-$22 Families-$60

REGISTER ONLINE HERE  or find the event on  www.getmeregistered.com

Awards:
All kids 18 and under will receive participation HERO 5K Wrist Bands. Top 3 male/female walkers and runners in each age category will receive awards (19-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59, 60+) Race results will be posted on www.runningtime.net

Join the festival during and after the race inNisbet Park

Food, Games, and more...

To make a gift to the scholarship fund:

Make donation checks payable to "The Loveland Schools Foundation," with "Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Fund" written on the memo line.
Checks can be mailed to:

The Loveland Schools Foundation

Attn: Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Fund

757 S. Lebanon Rd.

Loveland, Ohio 45140

We are a group of Seth Mitchell's high school classmates, who miss our friend and want to keep his memory alive.  We represent the many people who Seth made an impression on with his sense of humor, kind heart, and loyal friendship.  As we organize this 5k Race and the scholarship memorial fund, we are motivated by one enduring inspiration: to live each day a little more honorably, kindly, and humbly... just like Seth. 
Please join us by donating, running, or volunteering - and keep Seth's memory alive.

For more information or answers to your questions, please contact...

info@sethmitchell5k.org

Captain Seth Mitchell, 30, a Loveland High School graduate, was killed October 26, 2009 when two helicopters collided while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Captain Mitchell was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, California.

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Area Feels Earthquake Tremors

An earthquake centered in Virginia could be felt in the Greater Cincinnati area this afternoon. A 5.8-magnitude quake could be felt in the office of the National Weather Service in Wilmington and offices in downtown Cincinnati and Butler and Warren counties around 1:51 p.m.

“We felt it in the weather station,” said Mike Gallagher, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wilimington. There was no damage caused by the quake’s tremors, however, Gallagher said.  Read on...

Little Miami Closes District Office

Morrow, Ohio - As part of the district’s reconfiguration, the Little Miami Board of Education Office – located at 5819 Morrow-Rossburg Road in Morrow – has closed. District offices can still be reached at (513) 899-2264.

Student Services, Special Education, EMIS, and the Treasurer’s Office now are located at Little Miami Intermediate School, 7247 Zoar Road in Maineville, along with the Food Service Department. The Superintendent’s Office is located at Little Miami Junior High School, 5290 Morrow-Cozaddale Road in Morrow.

Central Registration, Human Resources, and fingerprinting for background checks remain located at Salem Twp. Kindergarten, 605 Welch Road in Morrow. The Transportation office remains at 5819 Morrow-Rossburg Road in Morrow.

A Laughing Matter

A Laughing Matter

 

There’s sure to be lots of laughs with the winning combination of beer and live comedy at Cincinnati Brew Ha-Ha at Sawyer Point Park. Sample ales, lagers and more while enjoying performances by Bert Kreischer and Caroline Rhea, Aug. 26–27.

A Photo by Jamie Morath

Another ordinary day in the life of Loveland humorist, Jamie Morath.

Saturday Night Gospel Fest in Loveland

"Church on the Lawn"

and

Community Wide Bar B-Q Picnic

Sunday

Loveland, Ohio - This Saturday evening, August 27, between 6 and 9 PM, the First Missionary Baptist Church at 507 Main will be holding the first of what the church hopes to be an annual Gospel Fest. The music will be outside on the side lawn of the church.

There will be soloist, gospel choirs, male choruses, duets and an open mic.

The First Missionary Baptist Church is near the corner of Main and Loveland Madeira Road, one block from the Loveland Post Office.

There will be light refreshments, and you are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.

Sunday, August 28, the church will hold their worship services outside on the lawn, and followed by their Family Friends Fellowship Day.

Ribs, chicken, fish, fresh corn, vegetable dishes, deserts, and drinks are on the menu. A free will offering will be accepted.

Preaching and worship begins at noon.

Proceeds from the weekend events will benefit local outreach programs of the church to local families.

First Missionary Baptist Church
507 Main Street
Loveland, Ohio 45140
513-683-4896

Classes at Clay Works

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 Adult/Child 'Special' Three Week Class Session

This class is offered to give you and a child time to enjoy together, while learning and exploring the wonders of clay. Clay projects are themed around the season, class interests, upcoming holidays and encourages individuality and creativity. Come and enjoy time together.

 
September 10, 17 and 24
Time:  9:00am - 11:00am

 

Six Week Class Sessions    After School Enrichment Program / Ages 7 - 13   Wheel Throwing / Ages 16+   Ceramic Sampler / Ages 16+

Whistle Stop Clay Works   119 Harrison Loveland, Ohio 45140   513-683-CLAY (2529) Email:wscw@whistlestopclayworks.com   Advertisement

Cook Road Now Open

Cook Road has re-opened to thru traffic between Branch Hill Guinea Road and Business 28. Additional temporary lane restrictions may be necessary during non-peak hours near the intersection of Cook Road and Business 28 as construction crews finalize roadside improvements, according to an announcement from Miami Township.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE ENGINEER’S OFFICE AT (513) 732-8857.