Loveland Magazine

Loveland Tiger Baseball Off to 3-0 Start

by Dan Timmerman

The Loveland Tigers Varsity Baseball team kicked off the first week of their 2012 season with 3 wins over FAVC rivals including a sweep of their 2 game series with Kings, 7-5 on Monday (3/26) and 12-8 on Tuesday (3/27) along with an 11 inning 3-2 victory in the Reds Future Stars game at Midland Field Thursday vs. Glen Este.

In Monday’s game the Tigers offense got the year off to a quick start scoring 3, 1st inning runs off  of All-Conference pitcher Nick Bellman (10 K’s, 0-1) on a walk, a double by Joe Moran, an RBI ground ball by Mitch Lendenski and an RBI single by Dylan Bodley.  After Kings scored a run in the 2nd,  the Tigers added another run in the 4th with a walk and an RBI double by Reed Schlesner to go back up by 3.  Loveland iced the game in the top of the 7th  scoring 3 more runs beginning with a double by Sophomore Reid Waddell, a bunt single by Schlesner, a walk to Moran, an RBI single by Jacob Meyer and a sacrifice fly by Bodley in what would be a 7-5 victory for Loveland.  Michael Louis (1-0) pitched 5 strong innings for the Tigers earning the win. Sam Timmerman pitched the last 2 innings for the save.  

Hitting leaders for the game for Loveland include: Moran 2-3, 2B, R, 2 RBI; Bodley 2-3, SF, 2 RBI; Schlesner 2-4, 2B, R, RBI; Bullock 2B; Waddell 2B, R; Meyer RBI; Lendenski RBI


In Tuesday’s game the Tigers again faced a Kings All-Conference starting pitcher in Ben Glischinski (0-1) and again the offense, with a little help from the Kings defense, came out on top.  Trailing by 3 heading into their half of the 1st the Tigers erupted for 8 runs with the help of 2 hit batsmen, 2 - 2 out errors, an RBI single by Darren Sackett, 3 walks and RBI doubles by Reed Schlesner and Joe Moran to take an 8-3 lead.  Loveland scored single runs in the 2nd and 3rd on a double by Jacob Meyer followed by an RBI single by Sackett and a single by Schlesner and an RBI single by Dylan Bodley, respectively, to make it 10-3.  Kings then mounted a 5 run error and walk fueled rally of their own in the top of the 4th to cut the Tiger lead to 2, but that would be as close as they would come as Loveland scored 2 runs in the 6th for the 12-8 final score. Brian Bullock (1-0), who came into the game in relief and pitched 3-1/3 innings, got the win for the Tigers and Hunter Ewing (5 K’s) earned the save with 3-2/3 shutout innings.

Hitting leaders for the game for Loveland include: Sackett 3-4, 3 RBI; Schlesner 3-5, 2BI; Moran 2B; Meyer 2B


In Thursday’s game Ryan Altman made a welcomed return to the line-up with 2 RBI singles, including the game winner which scored Jacob Meyer after he had singled in the top of the 11th inning, in Loveland’s 3-2 victory over Glen Este in the Reds Future Stars Game at Midland Field.  Altman, who had been out for the Loveland Tigers first 2 games with a sprained ACL, also recorded the save pitching a shutout final inning.   The game was an offensive challenge throughout, although the first batter of the game came around to score for Glen Este’s 1st run after being hit by a pitch, advancing to 3rd on a fielder’s choice 2 batters later, then scoring on a single for a 1-0 Glen Este lead.  In the bottom of the 3rd Loveland scored when Darren Sackett led off with a walk, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Ryan Terry and scored on an Altman single.  Glen Este scored again in the 5th inning after a walk and a stolen base put a runner on second base with 2 outs.  The next batter swung at strike 3, which was in the dirt and got away from the Tiger catcher.  The ensuing throw to get the batter out at first was too late to complete the play for an out as was the return throw back to the catcher as the runner advanced all the way from second to score, making it 2-1 Glen Este.  Loveland got that run back in the 6th after a lead-off walk and 2 hit batsmen loaded the bases.  Mitchel Lendenski hit an RBI ground ball to the first baseman who could only get the out at first for which tied the game at 2.

All the while the Tigers were getting outstanding pitching.

Reed Schlesner, making his first varsity pitching start pitched 5-1/3 solid innings giving up only 1 earned run and 2 hits while recording 3 stikeouts.  Sam Timmerman (1-0, 6 K’s) relieved pitching the next 4-2/3 innings without giving up a run and only 1 hit and Ryan Altman finished the game pitching a shutout final inning to get the save.

Hitting leaders for the game for Loveland include: Altman 2-5, 2 RBI; Lendenski 2-5, RBI; Meyer 2-5, 2B, R.

Presbyterian Youth Support World Vision With Fund Raiser

Loveland, Ohio - Loveland Presbyterian Church Youth will support World Vision as they do each year. Typically, the youth do a 30-hour famine sleepover. They will be sleeping over at the church beginning at 5 PM on Saturday, April 21 until Sunday, April 22.  During this time they will be pulling chicken off the bone and baking desserts for the weekly Nast Trinity Church supper, a yearly event supported by all members of the church. They will also be doing some clean up around their own church. The Youth will have a table set up in Nisbet Hall on April 15 to collect donations to send to World Vision.

Free Firsts at Hamilton County Parks

The Hamilton County Park District would like to say thank you to Hamilton County residents for their continued visitation and support of the parks by holding Free Firsts on May 1, June 1, July 1 and August 1. On these days, residents will enjoy free entry into the parks and free and discounted activities.

Hamilton County Park District Auction

Saturday, April 28, 2012
9:00 a.m. - Viewing
10:00 a.m. - Auction
Winton Woods Maintenance Complex

Police Looking for Missing Goshen Teen

Both Fox 19 and WLWT are reporting that Goshen Township Police are looking for a missing teen.

Jade Ann Long-Plummer is 15 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs about 125 pounds. She has sandy brown hair and brown eyes.Police said the teen left her Goshen Township home in the early morning hours of Thursday.

   Read on at FOX 19...

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport Adding Service to Caribbean, Mexico Vacation Spots

Vacation Express is starting seasonal nonstop flights to Caribbean and Mexico destinations from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport   Read on at Lousville Morning Call

The Money Trail Behind Florida's Notorious Gun Law

The National Rifle Association invested heavily in the legislation that helped keep Trayvon Martin's killer a free man.

On April 26, 2005, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush signed into law SB 436, better known as the "Stand Your Ground" law, which gave Floridians the right to use deadly force to defend themselves in public without first trying to flee from a threat. Nearly seven years later, the law has exploded into public view with the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida.  Read on at Mother Jones...

Cincinnati Manufacturing Rose in March, Survey Says

Greater Cincinnati manufacturing activity surged in March, according to a newly released report. Read on at Bizjournals.com...

Ohio Marks Vietnam Veterans' Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Gov. John Kasich plans Friday to sign into law a proposal that designates the day - along with each March 30 - as Vietnam Veterans' Day in the state.   Read on at OnnTV.com...

Will You Help Feed the Teen Poets?

It was only a few weeks ago that Loveland Magazine jumped off a cliff and publicly declared we would have a Poetry Slam for area High School students. I myself love "Words"... love to read carefully wordsmithed words. When the suggestion was made to have a "Poetry Slam" I have to admit that I didn't know exactly what one was. I googled the "Words" to learn more. Hmm... yes, we should have one.

I also believe that writing is perhaps the most useful skill a person can ever develop. In your personal life, or in the advancement of your education, pursuit of career goals, pursuit of political or community betterment... Writing “Words” is still king in taking your ideas to the larger audience.

I have a favorite spot on the Little Miami where I go to write “Words” when I am troubled, or... feel good. Joni Mitchell sings, "Laughing or crying... It's all the same release. I believe that writing "Words" can heal and nurture the soul.

However, "Words" as an art form do not receive much reward here in Loveland for teenagers. Yes, you can achieve good grades and that is a wonderful personal reward. But what about a real reward we all like to get? Money. Cash.

I was astonished at how easy it was to gather the $500 reward money that will be offered to winners of the LovelandMagazine.com "What did you say..." poetry slam. Local attorney, John Mulvey was the first spontaneous donor. As soon as he heard that I was bouncing the idea around, John immediately said, "I'd like to give some prize money." The idea hadn't even included money as reward for good poetry when he made the offer.

When Shawn Custis, who owns the Loveland Artists Studios on Main, where the poetry slam will be, heard about the idea, he said, "I want you to have it in my building, and I want to donate  prize money." Without even asking for anything from Shawn and his wife Chandra, a donation of a space - and dollars to boot.

The suicide prevention program at Epiphany United Methodist Church, A.S.A.P. (Andrew's Suicide and Prevention) immediately saw the connection to their greater mission and donated prize money. The Loveland Arts Council sees the crafting of "Words" as an art form and wanted to contribute... another donation.

The monetary awards for the night could have been much greater, but they so quickly grew to $500, that I immediately went to work promoting the event, because if these very generous people trusted Loveland Magazine with this much money, I'd better start working hard at giving it away. Well qualified judges have since offered to be part of the Slam. Even, mic stands, podiums, and sound systems were spontaneously donated. Others have offered help in getting the word out. Teachers are encouraging their students to enter. And, very good poetry is being submitted as I write this.

Food? The idea of having food at the party kept bugging me. How do we provide food for these teens, their friends? Drinks and pizza?

It occurred to me last night that all I needed to do was ask.

Soooo.... Hear's the pitch....

Your donation of $’s, or the food itself can make the "What did you say..." night a complete success.

Checks can be written to: Loveland Magazine @ 251 Wall Street, Loveland, Ohio  45140.

You can also donate gift cards. Contact me if you want to donate the Pizza or drinks or chips and other snacks.

Any excess donations of dollars will be put towards the prize money.

I hope you will join us in rewarding and giving voice to these student's "Words."

Will you help us feed the teen poets?

David Miller, Publisher

lovelandmagazine@cinci.rr.com

 

Autism Can Now Officially be Declared an Epidemic in U.S.

At 1 in 88, let me be clear, the United States is experiencing an autism epidemic.

The following remarks were delivered by Mark Roithmayr, president of Autism Speaks, at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta on March 29, 2011. You can follow him on Twitter @markroithmayr.

Merriam-Webster defines the word epidemic as "Excessively prevalent. Affecting a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community or region at the same time."

With the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers now showing that 1 in 88 children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism – nearly a doubling of the prevalence since the CDC began tracking these numbers – autism can now officially be declared an epidemic in the United States.

We are dealing with a national emergency that is in need of a national strategy. At 1 in 88, we now have over 1 million children directly affected by autism. According to a newly released study the annual cost of autism in the United States is a staggering $126 billion annually, more than tripling the cost analysis from six years ago.

Behind all these statistics are real families, real individuals struggling each and every day. Some with autism are struggling to find satisfying jobs where they can productively use their talents and abilities. Others with autism have extremely complicated medical and social challenges. Make no mistake though, wherever one falls on the spectrum, all with autism struggle each and every day. And it is clearly time we, as a caring society, commit to a National Strategy.  A comprehensive National Strategy that substantially increases all efforts to date. A call to action that:

• Funds more basic science uncovering the genetic underpinnings of autism.
• Funds more environmental research detecting the causes of autism.
• Accelerates the funding and development of effective medicines and treatments.
• Commits to a strategy where all children with autism from every background are diagnosed no later than 18 months of age.
• Commits to a National Training Corps recruiting more therapists and service providers as well as specially trained teachers and teacher assistants into the field.
• We also need to address the growing issue of adults with autism specifically around continuing education, employment, housing/residential living and community integration. Here too, we need a focus on a National Training Corps to recruit and train professionals to work with our adults.

As the nation's leading science and advocacy organization, Autism Speaks today calls on the entire nation to commit to this National Strategy, a true public-private partnership:

From President Obama to each of the Republican candidates for President to all Members of Congress.

We desperately need further commitments from....

• The CDC and Dr. Frieden whose very funding of this prevalence study is in jeopardy of being cut going forward.
•  Secretary Sebelius and the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Dr. Francis Collins and the National Institutes of Health.

And it is not the federal government alone we call on.  We need the private sector as well as state and local governments to be part of this National Strategy:

Right now insurance companies and the majority of self-funded plans under ERISA discriminate against families with autism denying reimbursement for the basic, evidenced based services that can often dramatically improve the quality of life for their children with autism.   

There are pharmaceutical companies who can speed the process of effective medicines for people living with autism to improve communication, socialization and behavior, the core symptoms of autism.

We need companies across all industries to commit to hiring the 74% of adults with autism who believe they have the potential to be employed if just given the opportunity.

And we need employers of all parents who have children with autism to become much, more family friendly as way too many mothers of children with autism have had to stop out of their careers to be able to care for their loved ones because their work environments could not find a way to accommodate their schedules.

We need local school systems to deliver individualized and quality driven plans to meet autism's ever growing demand for appropriate special education services.

We need faith based and community based organizations who can provide respite services for parents and caregivers as well as recreational and community integration opportunities for people with autism.

And the list goes on to include siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and neighbors. At 1 in 88, we are now hard pressed as a nation to find anyone who is not touched by autism.

Ultimately the question we need to ask ourselves is why over the last two decades has there been such a tremendous increase in autism?  Dr. Peter Bearman of Columbia University was funded by the NIH to answer this very question. His findings have revealed that the increase in prevalence is only partly explained by a broadening of the diagnosis, improved detection, and more awareness.  A large portion of the increase some 50% remains unexplained.  That is why we must aggressively fund research, including the critical study of potential environmental factors.  We need to find the answers. 

At 1 in 88, let me be clear, the United States is experiencing an autism epidemic.

This is a national emergency. We need a national strategy.

For more on the new autism prevalence numbers released by the CDC, visit our prevalence page.

Sincerely,
Mark Roithmayr
President, Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks contact information:
Email Address: editors@autismspeaks.org

Little Miami High School Marching Band in Findlay Market Day Parade

Morrow, Ohio - The Little Miami High School marching band will appear in the Findlay Market parade on Thursday, April 5, taking part in the festivities celebrating Cincinnati Reds Opening Day. The band will be one of more than 200 entries in the 93rd annual parade.

Before heading downtown, the LMHS marching band will perform for the students at Little Miami Junior High at 8:30 AM. The band will then load up and head to Findlay Market, where they will be staging prior to the start of the parade. The parade begins at 1 PM.

Two Little Miami Schools Will Re-Open

Morrow, Ohio - The state Fiscal Planning and Steering Commission (FPSC) voted 4-1 Thursday night in favor of reopening Butlerville and Maineville Elementary Schools for the 2012-2013 school year.

The FPSC considered three separate resolutions that made up the Little Miami Local School District's reconfiguration plan for the 2012-13. The plan had been proposed prior to the passage of a levy last November.

The resolutions involved the return of half-day, every day kindergarten, return of art, music and physical education in grades K-8, and the reopening of the two shuttered schools.

The lone dissenting vote on reopening the schools was commission member Dorothea Casselman. Mrs. Casselman said she still had concerns about the district's five-year forecast if the buildings were to reopen.

"On paper, year to year, you look safe," she said. "But I don't think you are safe enough."

The other two resolutions, dealing with specials and kindergarten, both passed by a 5-0 vote.

Hamilton County Changes Emergency Siren Policy

"We have dropped the activation of the sirens during a Severe Thunderstorm Warning during a Tornado Watch criteria".

 

The Emergency Management Agency said that this new policy is consistent with surrounding counties here in the region, with the exception of Clermont County which is in the process of reviewing their policy as well.

Sirens

In Hamilton County, the outdoor warning sirens will sound a steady tone for five (5) minutes when a Tornado Warning is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).   See the Siren Activation Criteria 2011 below.

Click here for a demo of the tone you would hear. A map of all Hamilton Counties Outdoor Warning Sirens can be found here.

The outdoor warning sirens in Hamilton County are tested the first Wednesday of each month at noon.  

For additional information on severe weather safety and preparedness, visit the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness web site at: www.weathersafety.ohio.gov

SIREN ACTIVATION

Tornado Warning: When issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) of a TORNADO WARNING for Hamilton County, the warning sirens will be activated on a county-wide basis by the county's primary control point using the steady tone.  Warnings issued by the NWS for Hamilton County are based on severe weather occurrences observed in or approaching Hamilton County. Report or a Tornado or Funnel Cloud Sighting: Upon confirmation of an actual sighting of a tornado with a public safety official from the jurisdiction making the report, the warning sirens will be activated on a county-wide basis using the steady tone. Hazardous Material Release: Sirens may be activated at the request of the incident commander during a hazardous material release.  The siren activation should be accompanied by an Emergency Alert System (EAS) activation, which can only be authorized by the Sheriff or Emergency Management Director.  Press releases, and the activation of the Codespear system will be accomplished as soon as possible, to advise the public regarding proper actions to take during the emergency.  Proper actions could be to evacuate, or to "Shelter in Place". Other: There may be other severe weather or emergency issues where, at the discretion of the duty officer, it may be necessary to activate the sirens to warn the public to take appropriate actions.   Anytime this action takes place, appropriate information will be immediately relayed to all media outlets for dissemination to the public.

Rep. Schmidt Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours April 18 in Loveland

Congresswoman Schmidt Won’t be Present - This WILL NOT be a Town Hall Meeting

The staff of Congresswoman Jean Schmidt will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, April 18, in the Loveland Municipal Building, 120 W. Loveland Ave., from 2 to 3:30 PM.

Residents of the 2^nd Congressional District are invited to discuss issues or problems they might be having with the federal government. 

All mobile office hours are held in public facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities.  Constituents with questions should call Congresswoman Schmidt’s Cincinnati district office at (513) 791-0381.

Holy Week Worship Schedule at Loveland United Methodist Church

 

 

Holy Week Worship Schedule:

“Walking the Road to Calvary” – Open daily from dawn to dusk now through April 7th – Outside 7 station prayer journey on the LUMC campus - Click here for details.

“Maundy Thursday Worship” – Thursday, April 5th @ 7 pm – Come worship with us on this Holy night! Experience the Passion Story of Jesus as told in the scriptures and shared through music by our Chancel Choir and congregational singing, celebrate Holy Communion as we remember our Lord’s Last Supper with his disciples, and witness a powerful drama portraying Jesus’ mother, Mary, as she follows her son down the “Via Dolorosa”. The service concludes outside with a procession of carrying the cross out to the hillside. Childcare will be provided for children up to age 5.

“Journey to the Tomb” – Good Friday, April 6th @ 6 – 9 pm – Experience the Passion Story of Jesus, presented through drama and song, as you are guided on an 11 station walking tour. To see a video trailer and find out more information about this free community outreach event, click here.

“Easter Morning Worship Celebrations” @ 8:15 (Morning Chapel); @ 9:30 (Engage! –Contemporary); @ 11:00 (Classic Tradition)

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Photo by David Miller/Loveland Magazine © 2012

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Council Moves to Place Tax Increase on November Ballot

Loveland, Ohio - Tonight, City Council moved forward with passing the first reading of ordinances to place an income tax increase on the November 6 ballot. Two ordinances with alternate taxing schemes were considered. One would increase the tax rate from the current 1% to 1.25% and raise the credit if taxes are also paid to another municipality to, 1.25%. The other would be to increase the tax rate to 1.20%, and keep the credit at the current 1%.

First readings of ordinances are typically not voted on. Council must “read” an ordinance at two separate meetings before they can be passed. The explanation for considering two tax ordinances tonight was that it would allow council until their next meeting on April 10 to state their preference. It is expected that at the next meeting, council will pass one or the other.

No council member spoke against passing a tax ballot measure or advocated cutting expenditures as an alternative. No ordinance  mandating expense cuts was on their agenda. Councilwoman Angie Settel was not in attendance. Councilman Mark Fitzgerald was unsuccessful in an attempt to put a five year limit on any increase in taxes.

You can read City Manager Thomas Carroll’s memo to Council about the tax options here: Download 639903272012100259990

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is the tax discussion at the meeting.

 

Miami Township Road Construction Up-Date

BUSINESS 28
Cinema Drive will be CLOSED at Business 28 from Monday, APR 2 through Friday, MAY 4, 2012 as roadway construction resumes on Business 28 between Cinema and SR 28 to the west. Business 28 will remain open to 2-way traffic. These open lanes will be shifted to the south while the reconstruction takes place on the northern portion of the roadway. Please see the attached detour map.  Download Cinema Drive Detour

WOLFPEN PLEASANT HILL
The contractor will return this spring to install the final surface course of asphalt. An exact date has not been scheduled since asphalt plants have not yet opened for the season.

Thank You, Starbucks

 

Amazing! We’ve blown past 250,000 in just over 72 hours!

We are going to send a special “Thank You” card from all of us to Starbucks!  The anti-marriage National Organization for Marriage has now received over 21,000 signatures on its petition, so we’re upping our goal to  300,000 — way more than 10 times the number of signers they have.  You all are phenomenal!

Starbucks stuck its neck out to publicly support the right of all people to marry, regardless of the gender of their partner.

Now it is under attack by the ironically-named, ultra-conservative American “National Organization for Marriage”. Already over 4,000 NOM members have pledged to boycott Starbucks.

Let’s blow the right wing out of the water by getting more than ten times as many consumers from around the world to thank Starbucks for standing up for gay marriage.

Join us in showing our support for Starbucks by signing our giant Thank You card. If 40,000 of us sign it, we’ll deliver it to Starbucks executives to give them moral support to keep standing up for equality.

NOM is targeting Starbucks because the company recently stood up publicly to support gay marriage legislation in their home state of Washington in the United States. When it passed, the bill’s lead sponsor said that support from business convinced moderate legislators to vote for it. Without support from companies like Starbucks, the gay marriage law might have failed.

Now, if Starbucks backtracks because of opposition, then it will set the gay rights struggle back to a time when big corporations couldn’t come out and support gay people for fear of public backlash. Even worse, it will embolden anti-gay activists around the world to target other companies that support gay rights, and serve as a lesson to other companies to stay out of the fight for equal rights entirely.

Starbucks isn’t perfect — and in the future we’ll probably be asking it to improve its policies on other issues. But it’s a big deal when a giant multinational corporation with no particular connection to the gay community realizes that there are real business benefits — from better employees to happier customers — to standing up for progressive ideals. As SumOfUs members and ethical consumers, we can’t just criticize corporations when they do bad. We also want to encourage them when they do good.

Let’s show that supporting equal rights is good business: Add your name to our thank you card

SumOfUs is a movement of consumers, workers and shareholders speaking with one voice to counterbalance the growing power of large corporations. Join us on our journey as we seek to make the world a better place for ourselves, our children and all who share our planet.

Loveland Alum Diana Reese Named Caldwell Fellow

Diana Reese will also study this Fall in Brazil at the Federal University of Vicosa a program of The Office of International Affairs

Diana Reese, a 2011 Graduate of Loveland High School has received another honor. She was recently named into the 2015 Class of Caldwell Fellows. Reese is attending North Carolina State University, majoring in Paper Science and Engineering, and Textile Engineering.

As Reese entered N.C State, she received $187,500, which included a $140,000 Park Scholarship and a Centennial Scholarship of $47,500. The Centennial Scholarship is the largest scholarship offered by the College of Textiles and was the only one awarded to an out of state student. Reese is one of 45 Park Scholars, and one of 15 out of state students to receive the award.

Jeff Reese, Diana’s father said, “Diana is having a very good freshman year. She is currently preparing to spend her Spring break in Nicaragua to help provide a safe drinking water supply to the village of Las Rochas.”

In a letter to Reese, announcing the Caldwell Fellowship, Dr. Janice Odom, the Director of The Caldwell Fellows said to Reese, “We expect to benefit from the unique contributions you have to offer to your class, to the larger Caldwell community, and to the University. The program invests in you so that you may realize your potential to engage and grow in leadership; it is not a reward for past achievements, but an investment in your future contributions.”

Through a selection process, new Caldwell Fellows are selected each spring from the class of first year students who entered NC State the previous fall. Selection is based upon: “Academic excellence, critical thinking and creativity; extraordinary promise for leadership; exceptional character; and the desire and commitment to engage in the Fellows rigorous program of leadership development.” Fellows are awarded funds for experiential learning and a tuition stipend. Funds are annually renewable for three years based on a student's maintenance of the entrance criteria and demonstration of engagement in the program ideals.

Upon graduating from Loveland High School, Reese was honored with an Academic Enrichment Award in Foreign Language. Her father says that while on campus, Diana has became active in the Summit En Espanol church. She speaks five languages and is fluent in Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese. At Loveland, she was named a National Merit Finalist, and was a Loveland City Council Member for a Day her senior year. She has a Second Degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Colleges and universities from all around the country had bid more than 1.2 million dollars to entice Diana Reese to study on their campus.

Diana is from Miami Township, along with her parents, two siblings, two dogs, two cats, ten aquatic frogs, and one fish. Diana's parents are Jeff and Susan Reese. Her siblings are Jonathan a eighth grader at Loveland Middle School and Joanna in the third grade Loveland Primary.

She has received a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship, her status is now as National Merit Scholar. She turned down scholarships from Case Western Reserve University worth $70,000, Georgia Tech University worth $165,888, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology worth $68,000, University of Alabama worth $133,400, University of Cincinnati worth $241,600, University of Oklahoma worth $90,000, University of Texas-Dallas worth $79,000. Other offers came from the University of Dayton, Ball State, and Miami University in Oxford.

Reese also won the Presidential and Stamps Scholarship competition at Georgia Tech, which was her second choice. She also won the Cincinnatus Excellence Scholarship Competition at UC, and Alabama's University Fellows Scholarship Competition.

While attending Loveland High School she took four Advanced Placement courses her senior year: AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, and AP English. Before her senior year she had already completed: AP US History, AP Government, AP Spanish (the first student from LHS to score a 5 on that test), and AP Biology She was also able to compete for Loveland's swim team. She sang with Soundwave, the youth praise band at Epiphany United Methodist Church.

In her Senior year, she studied at the Chinese Heritage School/Greater Cincinnati Chinese School at Raymond Walters College.

 For her high school graduation present, she asked for a return mission trip to Honduras with Honduras International with her old youth group at Simpsonwood United Methodist Church in Norcross, Georgia.

At N.C. State, Reese was accepted to live in Alexander Global Village, where students from the United States are paired with international roommates. She volunteers at N.C State as a language tutor.

Diana has just been accepted into a study-abroad program for the fall and will study at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil for the semester, a program of The Office of International Affairs. She has accepted a summer internship at an International Paper mill in Eastover, SC this summer.

 

The Caldwell Fellows program was created to honor the legacy of Chancellor Emeritus John T. Caldwell.

The program carries on the spirit and ideals that made him such a memorable part of the University. The Caldwell Fellows community embrace the responsibilities brought by the privilege of higher education; a responsibility for service to NC State, to North Carolina and the world.

In this spirit, Caldwell Fellows commit themselves to deep engagement in service. Through the experiential learning design of the sophomore leadership seminar, Caldwell Fellows both practice the application of leadership theory and provide meaningful service in one of the program’s on-going community partnerships (see right panel). Continued engagement with one of the partners is encouraged for the full period of one's status as a Caldwell Fellow; upperclass(wo)men Fellows provide the leadership and mentoring to younger Caldwells at each of the project venues.

Last Chance To Register For Girls Sports Month Contest

Register for the Girls Sports Month Game Changer Award How do you help girl sports? Tell us. The high school athlete who has contributed most to girls' sports will win a new iPad and be named the 2012 Girl Sports Month Game Changer. From now through March 29, HighSchoolSports.net will accept video nominations. If you or someone you know has contributed to girls' sports with a fantastic performance, an inspirational attitude or an ability to overcome adversity, we want to see them be recognized. One winner will be featured on HighSchoolSports.net and receive an iPad 2, an in-school trophy presentation and a $500 donation to her athletic department. IT'S EASY TO REGISTER It's easy to register yourself or an athlete - just submit a video for a chance to win. Enter Here! Go to www.highschoolsports.net/gsm/ for more info on the contest and prizes. Thank you and Good Luck! Share on Facebook and Twitter

 

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Greg Johnson June 6, 1952 - March 24, 2012

 

Greg Johnson Born in Pittsburg, PA on Jun. 6, 1952 Departed on Mar. 24, 2012 and resided in Loveland, OH. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland Visitation: Sycamore Presbyterian Church 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2012 Service: Sycamore Presbyterian Church 11:00 am, Thursday, Mar. 29, 2012 Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.      Beloved husband of Alana Johnson. Adored father of Ariel Lea Johnson and Allegra Jane Johnson. Loving brother of Jana (Pat) Mulherin. Dear brother-in-law of Monica (John) Boals, Theresa Morr, Cam (Greg) Grayson, and Mint Mosier. Devoted son of the late Leslie and Janet Johnson. Passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at age 59. Greg was the advertising manager with Harvey Whitney Books. He was a member of "Greg and Craig Band" with dear friend Craig Nagel. Greg was a graduate of Malabar High School and Miami University. He was a member of the bands PED-X and Traxx. Greg was a devoted member of Sycamore Presbyterian Church where he was the Director of Technical Services and played the drums with the Youth Group and Praise Band. He was also a member of the Queen City Balladeers. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, March 28 at Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 11800 Mason Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45140, where services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, March 29. Donations may be directed to Queen City Balladeers.

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Standing up for Women

 

Women in Ohio – and throughout the United States – deserve leaders who are willing to fight for them. Yet, a vital law that protects women has expired. Domestic violence affects women, families, and communities in major cities, small towns, and rural communities in our state.

More than 70,000 Ohioans made domestic dispute calls in 2010 – and 74 percent of the callers were women.

That is why the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is so important. VAWA – which is typically reauthorized with bipartisan support every five years – provides resources for local and state organizations to combat domestic, sexual, and psychological violence against women. But last year, the law expired. And critical efforts that help women and their children protect themselves from domestic violence, stalking, and cyber-threats continue only on a short-term basis. 

Failure to reauthorize VAWA would have devastating consequences for women, law enforcement, and communities in Ohio.

For women, VAWA resources mean the difference between struggling in silence and beginning the long road to emotional recovery with help from a strong support network. Women’s shelters and domestic violence centers would have trouble existing without VAWA. These are the very organizations that connect women with legal help, emergency housing, transportation, and lock services.

Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence State Director Katie Hanna recently shared a story with me from a woman who said, “as someone who was sexually abused I wish I had a program or someone to turn to besides being left to just deal with it.”

VAWA has also inproved the criminal justice system’s ability to keep survivors safe and hold perpetrators accountable. Reauthorizing VAWA would invest in state grant programs – like the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement Protection Orders program – that help law enforcement respond to sexual assault crimes. For law enforcement officials like the 2011 Summit County Detective of the Year Vito Sinopoli, a Bath Township police officer, VAWA reauthorization means having the resources needed to train more than 850 police officers throughout Ohio and 20 prosecutors who are often among the first responders to domestic violence survivors.

Communities should not have to confront this national problem without national support. 

That’s why I’m fighting to reauthorize VAWA in the Senate. The bill has bipartisan support, but it remains stalled in the Senate because some Washington politicans refuse to bring it to a vote. As a husband and father of daughters – and your Senator – I find this blatant inaction unacceptable.

Reauthorizing VAWA now would provide tools for law enforcement, survivor service providers, and court personnel to better identify and manage high risk offenders – and prevent domestic violence homicides. Immediate VAWA reauthorization would help with primary prevention programs so children grow up learning the importance of healthy and safe relationships.

Reauthorizing VAWA is long overdue.

 

Hamilton County’s Yard Trimmings Drop-off Sites Open Saturday, March 31

The Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District’s (District) free yard trimmings drop-off sites will open on Saturday, March 31.

US Lacrosse Honors 5 Loveland Women

Coach Glenn Namian with his players who have been awarded the All Academic Team Member Award from US Lacrosse. The players are all seniors on the Women's HS team. From left: Stella Norris (Co-Capt), Stef Dever, Maggie Stancliff (Co-Capt), Coach Namian, Abby Mullowney, Lauren Czebatul.

US Lacrosse has awarded five players on the Loveland Women's lacrosse team the "All-Academic Team member" Award. A nominee for the award is recommended by her Coach and is a player who exhibits exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and who represents high standards of academic achievement (at least a 3.6 grade point average) in the classroom. This player should also have left her mark beyond the lacrosse field and the classroom by making significant contributions of service to the school and/or community.

 

Schmidt announces art competition

U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt has invited all high school students who live in Ohio’s Second Congressional District to enter an art competition. The winner’s creation will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington for a year.

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