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by Dan Timmerman
The Loveland High School Varsity Baseball team began the final week of the FAVC championship race with a close 2-1 win over Turpin, followed by a win at Anderson in a 17-10 slugfest. The final game of the regular season, which will amount to the De facto championship game, was delayed due to weather Friday in the top of the 2nd and will be resumed on Monday.
The Tigers, coming off 3 straight league losses including a 6-4 loss to Turpin the Friday before, came into Monday’s rematch with the Trojan’s needing a win to right their ship and stay in the hunt for the FAVC East Division title and got it 2-1. Pitching ace Michael Louis (W, 3-2) got the starting nod for the Tiger’s and answered the call as he has all season long scattering 4 hits with 7 strikeouts over 6 excellent innings while yielding only an unearned run. Runs had come at a premium lately for the Tigers with the team seemingly a little tense and certainly experiencing a string of tough luck offensively. This game had a similar feeling as the teams were scoreless going into the bottom of the 4th. But Loveland was able to push a run across the plate in that inning and take a 1-0 lead on a sacrifice fly by Darren Sackett which scored Joe Moran after Moran had led off the inning with a single, stole 2nd and advanced to third on a fly ball by Jacob Meyer. Loveland enjoyed that slim lead for only an inning as in the 6th the close game became tied again with a run by Turpin to make it 1-1. However the Tigers were able to get that run right back on a double by Jacob Meyer and a triple by Mitch Lendenski to bring in what would be the winning run. Sam Timmerman (S, 3) pitched a 1-2-3 7th inning to secure the victory for the Tigers.
Hitting leaders in the game for Loveland include: Moran 2-3, R; Lendenski 3B, R; Sackett 1-2, RBI; Meyer 2B. Of note: with the save Sam Timmerman became the career save leader for LHS Varsity Baseball program.
In the game at Anderson Wednesday Joe Moran’s two, 2 run HR along with a combined 8 RBI from Aaron Malloy and Reed Schlesner led an offensive barrage against Anderson Wednesday which saw the Tigers register 16 hits and score in 6 of the 7 innings on their way to a 17-10 victory over the Redskins.
Moran’s first HR came in the top of the 1st with 1 out, after Schlesner had led off the game with an infield single, to stake the Tigers to a 2-0 lead. But the Redskins came right back with 3 of their own in the bottom of the inning to take a 3-2 lead and as if to signal that this game would have to be different from the recent trend of low scoring games if Loveland was going to win. The Tiger’s took the hint sending 12 batters to the plate in their next at bat capitalizing on 2 infield errors allowing Aaron Malloy and Ryne Terry to reach base. After Reid Waddle’s sacrifice bunt advanced the runners, Schlesner hit a line drive single into centerfield scoring Malloy and putting runners at first and third. Terry then scored on a wild pitch with Schlesner, who was running on the pitch, advancing all the way to third. Ryan Altman walked. Schlesner then scored on a passed ball followed by another walk to Moran. Mitch Lendenski then pushed a groundball through the infield for an RBI single scoring Altman followed by a walk to Darren Sackett to load the bases with 2 outs. Batting for the second time in the inning Malloy crushed a pitched over the right fielder’s head for a 2 run double followed by a shot into left from Terry to bring in another 2 runs and cap the 8 run inning for a 10-3 lead. In the bottom of the inning Anderson scored a run to make the score 10-4. In the 4th the Tigers got 2 more runs on back to back doubles by Sackett and Malloy, a single by Terry which moved Malloy to 3rd and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Schelsner. In the 5th the Tigers increased their lead to 13-4 when Lendenski reached on an error and scored on a Malloy sacrifice fly.
Meanwhile starting pitcher Schlesner (W, 3-2) had settled into the game nicely retiring 9 straight batters from the 2nd inning through the 4th. But in the 5th inning and with his pitch count nearing 90 Anderson made a bid to get back in the game sending 10 batters to the plate, off of 3 Loveland pitchers, scoring 6 runs to close within 3 at 13-10. But that would be as close as the Redskins would get as The Tigers would get 2 runs in the 6th on Moran’s second homer of the game and 2 more in the 7th as after singling, Lendenski would score on Malloy’s 2nd SF of the game and 5th RBI and Dylan Bodley would score on a Schlesner’s 3rd single and 3rd RBI. Reliever Sam Timmerman finished up the game holding the Redskins in check over the final 2 innings without giving up a run for the 17-10 final.
With the 2 wins Loveland remains in a tie for first place in the FAVC East with a record of 12-3, 17-6 overall.
The Tigers have 1 league game remaining to complete, at home against Anderson, which began on Friday but was delayed due to weather in the top of the 2nd inning with the game tied 0-0, a runner on 3rd with 1 out and an 0-2 count on the batter. If the Tigers are able to win this game when resumed they will clinch at least a share of the FAVC East Championship with Milford.
View Tiger schedule and stats at FAVC.com.
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Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is from the Loveland Magazine "What did you say..." Poetry Slam for area high school students held on April 14.
The poetry was read at the Loveland Magazine TV Studios in the Loveland Artists Studios on Main.
$500 in cold hard cash and Award Certificates was awarded for first, second, and third place winners in three categories: Loveland/Romance, Edgiest, and Humor.
This video is of some of the poetry read in the Love/Romance catogory, including the prize winners.
First Place winner was Ogonna Ononye for her poem, "Bittersweet Disposition" (Read the Poem - Download “Bittersweet Disposition” by Ogonna Ononye).
Second Place was awarded to Sophie Greenberg for her poem, "Gone" (Read the Poem - Download Gone by Sophie Greenberg).
Third Place was awarded to Becca Pearson for her poem, "Father of the Bride" (Read the Poem - Download Becca Pearson Father of the Bride).
You can read more about the Poetry Slam, and watch the videos of the introductions of the three guest Judges. The judges also talked to the young poets about their writing, and read a piece of their own work. Videos From $500 Poetry Slam
Watch the video of the Edgiest Category HERE
Watch video of Humor Category HERE
Watch video of guest judges reading their poetry HERE
By U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt,
I’m one of about 6,000 people registered to run 26.2 miles in the Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday.
Flying Pig is a reference to the “Porkopolis” nickname for Cincinnati. Back in the 1800s, when the city was a commercial center for processing pork, farmers would herd pigs through the
streets to slaughterhouses.
Today, largely because of unhealthy eating and a lack of exercise, many Americans are the ones who are a bit porky. Running through the streets ourselves is a good way to remedy that.
One of the biggest challenges facing our country is obesity, which can result in serious health issues.
More than one-third of American adults are obese, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some of the leading causes of death are linked to obesity, including heart disease, various types of cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
As chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture, I deal with national issues related to how food can affect our health, our lifestyles, and the spending of our tax dollars.
Obesity related illnesses drive up the cost of health-care coverage, so we all have a stake in the well being of the general public.
Medical costs associated with obesity were estimated to be $147 billion in 2008, according to the CDC. Third-party payers had to cover $1,429 more in medical costs for obese people than those of normal weight.
It’s a mistake to focus just on calories. There are four components to a healthy lifestyle: nutrition, physical activity, spirituality, and intellectual capacity.
With regard to nutrition, proper foods can not only fuel physical activity but also help balance emotions.
Physical activity speeds up your metabolism, but it also builds endorphins in the brain that allow you to feel better about yourself.
A person who embraces spirituality benefits from the realization that a greater power can help in good times and bad.
Lastly, it’s important to keep your brain stimulated – or you could end up being old before your time. If your line of work doesn’t provide fodder for your brain, get involved in your community as a volunteer – or read books regularly.
I urge everyone to look in the mirror and ask: How can I physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually improve myself?
I started running because I had gained weight after becoming a mother. I read a magazine article that suggested new moms could overcome postpartum blues by putting down the chocolate candy and lacing up their running shoes. Now, I run an average of six miles a day.
I’ve run in all 13 of the previous Flying Pigs, and Sunday’s race will mark the 95th marathon that I’ve competed in since 1990. Running more than 26 miles in about four hours is not a cakewalk.
It took me more than five hours to complete this year’s Boston Marathon because of the oppressive heat that April day. You have to build up your endurance before a marathon, and then adjust to the race-day weather and course conditions. About 13,000 people have registered to run a half-marathon in Sunday’s Flying Pig, and about 4,000 more have signed up for a four-person relay marathon, I was told.
A great way to get started on the path to wellness is by entering a 5K. You don’t have to be intimidated by the prospect of running that distance. You can walk it. These are social events, and you might end up making lasting friendships as you chat with other participants. About 10,000 people are registered to run or walk in 5K or 10K events Saturday as part of the Flying Pig.
On May 16, I’ll captain a five-person running team in the Capital Challenge, a three-mile event in Washington, D.C. Like the Flying Pig (which reportedly raises about $1 million annually for charities), the Capital Challenge donates proceeds to a good cause (this year, the Wounded Warrior Project will benefit). It also focuses public attention on team work and wellness.
The event usually includes members of Congress, members of the president’s cabinet, federal judges, high-ranking military officers, and journalists. If we can do it, anybody can.
I’ve got a good team this year, and everybody is putting in their mileage to train for the race. We’re running for fun and for a charity, but we’re also building good will and solidifying friendships.
And all of those things are part of a healthy lifestyle.
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Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,
Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Lucas will be coming to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Loveland, Ohio. Everyone is invited to hear his inspiring Christ-lead ministry, focusing on family relationships, family learning and remembering names and faces.
Jerry Lucas, also known as “Dr Memory” will be sharing his world-renown learning system with us on Sunday May 13th and Monday May 14th.
Mr. Lucas brings incredible energy and passion with his teachings. This ministry promises to provide memories for all who attend. It is an opportunity to revitalize your memory and explore a fascinating process of memory improvement. Your children will be captivated with Jerry’s system of learning and memorization skills designed especially for them. This is truly something that your entire family will enjoy!
Please join us for any or all of his presentations. Mr. Lucas’s amazing testimony and programs to improve your memory could change your life forever! All are welcome. No signup needed. Please join us!
A freewill offering will be taken at each service to support Jerry’s work.
Sincerely,
Cary Rohrer
Program information:
“Family Learning Made Fun and Easy”
Sunday May 13th, 7:00 PM
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church sanctuary
“Names and Faces Made Easy”
Monday May 14th, 7:00 PM
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church sanctuary
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
101 S. Lebanon Road
Loveland, OH 45140
Questions?
Please contact Pastor Jonathan Eilert at
683-4244 or email: pjeilert@fuse.net
Dave Meranda, President of the Milford Athletic Boosters, made a special presentation to the Milford Board of Education at the April Board of Education meeting. The Boosters were there to fulfill their commitment to donate a total of $425,500 to the Milford Board of Education. These funds provided five on-campus tennis courts and upgrades to the soccer facility and more than $100,000 to help defray the costs of the baseball and softball complex. The final payment of this $425,500 contribution was due to be made on August 15, 2013. The Boosters made a double payment of $170,200 completing their obligation to the board 16 months early.
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The Open House if between the hours of 1 and 7 PM
by Morgan Lyn
The stale four walls of most meeting spaces, conference rooms and retreats centers, leave your gatherings uninspired and lifeless. But let the sun shine through and the simplicity of nature challenge your meetings to new heights! Join Grailville Retreat & Program Center in Loveland, Ohio for Grailville’s Meeting & Retreat Facilities Open House, on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 from 1:00 pm -4:00 pm. 1 until 7 PM
Many people are astounded by the scenic 300 acre rolling hills, pastures and farm land of Grailville that they may overlook the beautiful buildings at the heart of the land. Grailville has 9 historic Retreat Center buildings, each one unique, which allows us to accommodate a wide variety of guests’ needs and requirements. Our buildings offer space to sleep 75 people, seat 100 for meals and host meetings for 10 to 100 people.
But the scenery and buildings are only half of the charm. Grailville also offers a friendly staff that provides the individual support that groups need to make each event a success. From a kitchen staff that cooks freshly prepared meals from seasonally available Grailville grown ingredients and other delights, to retreat center associates that are well versed in meeting a vast array of clients’ needs.
Past clients range from:
Grailville is just the right space, with healthy and delicious food, to comfortable and affordable accommodations. Please join us as we show you all we have to offer during our Open House!
Grailville’s Meeting & Retreat Facilities Open House is offered on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 from 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm at Grailville Retreat & Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland OH. This event is free and open to the public. Contact (513) 683-2340 or www.grailville.org to RSVP or for further information.
by Bonnie McNett
Children's Meeting House Montessori School (CMH) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting new student applications. The school, located just east of historic Loveland, offers pre-K through sixth grade programs - including all day kindergarden and child care before and after school. Prospective parents and children are invited to tour the classrooms and the beautiful eight-acre campus with a teacher trained in the Montessori philosophy.
CMH prides itself on having a Montessori program in an enriched natural setting providing indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. CMH is a non-profit institution that provides a rigorous academic curriculum, focuses on the development of the whole child, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. The school includes enrichment programs with Spanish, French, music, yoga, chess club, running club, and outdoor education programs to ensure children receive a balanced, well-rounded education.
This year, Children’s Meeting House celebrates 40 years of providing excellent, authentic Montessori education. Montessori students attain a deep understanding of core academic subjects and acquire real-world life skills tailored to fit each child's educational needs. For more information, please call the CMH admissions department at (513) 683-4757 or visit: www.childrensmeetinghousemontessori.com
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Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,
Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Lucas will be coming to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Loveland, Ohio. Everyone is invited to hear his inspiring Christ-lead ministry, focusing on family relationships, family learning and remembering names and faces.
Jerry Lucas, also known as “Dr Memory” will be sharing his world-renown learning system with us on Sunday May 13th and Monday May 14th.
Mr. Lucas brings incredible energy and passion with his teachings. This ministry promises to provide memories for all who attend. It is an opportunity to revitalize your memory and explore a fascinating process of memory improvement. Your children will be captivated with Jerry’s system of learning and memorization skills designed especially for them. This is truly something that your entire family will enjoy!
Please join us for any or all of his presentations. Mr. Lucas’s amazing testimony and programs to improve your memory could change your life forever! All are welcome. No signup needed. Please join us!
A freewill offering will be taken at each service to support Jerry’s work.
Sincerely,
Cary Rohrer
Program information:
“Family Learning Made Fun and Easy”
Sunday May 13th, 7:00 PM
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church sanctuary
“Names and Faces Made Easy”
Monday May 14th, 7:00 PM
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church sanctuary
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
101 S. Lebanon Road
Loveland, OH 45140
Questions?
Please contact Pastor Jonathan Eilert at
683-4244 or email: pjeilert@fuse.net
Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,
While I agree that wages need to keep pace with the rising commodity prices, rising fuel prices, and the overall rising cost of living across the country. I don't agree with is the "demands" and methods by which the Occupy Movement go about their demands.(Occupy to Portman: Raise the Minimum Wage to $10)
The continous attack on those that work very hard across this country and who happen to succeed in their businesses, their careers, and their communities is amazing to me. In a free enterprise environment people should be allowed to be as successful as they can be as long as they follow the rules and regulations that society has established. By no means do I consider myself "weathly", but I do make a good living providing for my family and I do what I can contributing to my community through dollars and donation of my time. I haven't always been here - I remember making ketchup soup and for a treat adding cheap noodles and drinking a glass of boxed wine. I remember struggling to make rent, to pay the bills.....but I never stopped working hard and never did I ask for a hand-out from those who were the 1%.
I'm pretty sure there were movements I could I have joined that demanded I get paid more, to forgive the debt that I ran up, to provide a nest egg for my future, to erase my student loans. However, I chose the path that my hard work and diligence was more fruitful and rewarding. I would have never considered demanding that the 1% provide me a better way of life.
Again, I'm not opposed to raising the minimum wage (within reason) - but that is merely a short-term fix. In an economy that is struggling to grow more than 3%, what does a 35+% raise in the minimum wage do? I suspect that would feed the unemployment lines as companies would cut the workforce further as revenues couldn't outpace the rising costs. What about the fuel costs? The commodity costs? The food costs? Understand the correlation between labor costs and what gets passed along to the consumers.
Let's also consider the cost to the American people each time the Occupy Movement has a "disruptive" organization. Do those come free? Not a chance - increased security, contingency plans enacted, customers inconvenienced and sometimes not serviced - who pays for that? Eventually the consumer.
Free enterprise means people and business are allowed to make their own economic choices, but also have to deal with the consequences (again as long as it's within the rules and regulations that society sets). Said another way, there are risks and rewards.
In my opinion, the Occupy Movement wants those who are successful to maintain 100% of the risks without the benefit of any rewards - conversely, they want their supporters to bear 0% of the risk and reap 100% of the rewards. Sure sounds a lot like Socialism to me.
This great country was founded by those who weren't afraid to work hard, take risks, endure the consequences, and the hope to enjoy the rewards! Don't let the Occupy Movement ruin the foundation that made our country the greatest country in the World!
Proud Hard Working American,
Steve Max
by Morgan Lyn
The stale four walls of most meeting spaces, conference rooms and retreats centers, leave your gatherings uninspired and lifeless. But let the sun shine through and the simplicity of nature challenge your meetings to new heights! Join Grailville Retreat & Program Center in Loveland, Ohio for Grailville’s Meeting & Retreat Facilities Open House, on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 from 1:00 pm -4:00 pm. 1 until 7 PM
Many people are astounded by the scenic 300 acre rolling hills, pastures and farm land of Grailville that they may overlook the beautiful buildings at the heart of the land. Grailville has 9 historic Retreat Center buildings, each one unique, which allows us to accommodate a wide variety of guests’ needs and requirements. Our buildings offer space to sleep 75 people, seat 100 for meals and host meetings for 10 to 100 people.
But the scenery and buildings are only half of the charm. Grailville also offers a friendly staff that provides the individual support that groups need to make each event a success. From a kitchen staff that cooks freshly prepared meals from seasonally available Grailville grown ingredients and other delights, to retreat center associates that are well versed in meeting a vast array of clients’ needs.
Past clients range from:
Grailville is just the right space, with healthy and delicious food, to comfortable and affordable accommodations. Please join us as we show you all we have to offer during our Open House!
Grailville’s Meeting & Retreat Facilities Open House is offered on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 from 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm at Grailville Retreat & Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland OH. This event is free and open to the public. Contact (513) 683-2340 or www.grailville.org to RSVP or for further information.
16-year-old Trenton is holding out hope of finding an adoptive family before he becomes an adult
May’s Waiting Child at Hamilton County Job and Family Services.
Trenton is a pretty easy-going guy who is great at going with the flow. School is cool to him; he truly enjoys learning and does well in his courses. He doesn’t have a favorite class, but likes the diversity of school and what he studies.
This active young man is into all different types of music. Trenton will listen to just about anything; and in fact, after school he will likely be found with an iPod in his ear or an eye on the television.
Hamilton County is spotlighting some of the children it has available for adoption with monthly releases to local media.
“We’re looking at innovative ways of getting our children before the public so we can find them safe, loving homes,” said Moira Weir, director of the department. “Every child deserves a permanent home and we know there are hundreds of loving families throughout this community that would be willing to open up their doors and their hearts to our children.”
Hamilton County currently has about 190 children available for adoption. The county’s Children’s Services Division often must take custody of children who are the victims of abuse or neglect and cannot be safely reunited with their families. Those interested in adopting can learn more at www.hckids.org or by calling (513) 632-6366 or e-mailing.
Also, follow Hamilton County JFS Foster Care and Adoption recruitment on Facebook
Thousands of Children will Benefit
Cincinnati Reds All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce has announced plans to name and upgrade a field at the Batavia Township Community Center in memory of his friend Brian Wilson. Wilson was the Cincinnati Reds scout that found Bruce and contributed to the careers of many other
baseball players; Wilson died at the age of 33 of a heart attack. Brian Wilson Field will become the home field of the UC Clermont Cougars baseball team that currently travels to Blue Ash to play their home games and practice. “I knew these guys needed a field and I am glad that I can help them out,” said Bruce, following today's news conference at the Clermont County field. The field is expected to be dedicated next spring
Also at the news conference, hosted by Reds Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, were other Reds players signed by Wilson, Drew Stubbs, Logan Ondrusek, and Sam LeCure, along with Reds President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Castellini. “We are here to support Jay and what he is doing to honor Brian,” said Stubbs. “He was a quality person and his death shows how precious life is and how quickly it can be taken away.”
Wearing a Reds shirt and a UC Clermont hat, UC Clermont Dean Dr. Gregory Sojka thanked the Reds for their commitment to the county. In June, the ballclub will hold a Rookie Success League session at the Batavia Township fields, for children between the ages of 6 and 12. “We are blown away by the support we have received in Clermont County,” said Reds Community Fund Executive Director Charley Frank. “Thousands of young people will benefit from Jay’s gift and the partnership between the Reds and Clermont County,”
“This is so exciting,” said Glen Este High School graduate Chris Sunderman, a member of the UC Clermont baseball team. “We are blessed,” added CNE graduate Ryan Mummert, who said they will have the best college field in the area. “As a kid I watched the Reds; now I will play on a field that they are building. We are blessed.”
Spring has sprung. Warm weather means kids are playing outside and families are firing up their grills and working on the lawn. Before you use spring-related products this season, check to see if they have been recalled. It could save your family's lives. You can find out more about these recalls at www.cpsc.gov.
Loveland, Ohio - Members of Loveland's Public Works Crew, Chuck Radieke and Sam Larkin (holding hose) took turns with the exhausting task of maneuvering a 4" fire hose Wednesday around noon-time. They were cleaning the slick and thick mud deposited on East Kemper Road when the Little Miami overflowed its banks after Tuesday evening's downpour. Earlier in the morning, the pair would have been standing in waist-deep flood water. The pair were just finishing their work preparing to re-open the road to traffic after cleaning a quarter-mile stretch of pavement.
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