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Angels From Montgomery take in 12 children

 

By U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt,

Ohio’s Second Congressional District

Six-year-old Jesi Ingle can’t walk or talk, but she can smile.

“She smiles all the time,” said her adoptive mother, Heather Ingle of Montgomery. “She’s like the centerpiece of our family. She’s touched more lives than I ever will just by smiling.”

Jesi is one of 12 children adopted by Heather and her husband, Rick Ingle. They also have three biological children, for a total of 15 kids. The children range in age from 9 months to 20 years old. Jesi, whose ailments include cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and brain damage, has been cared for by the Ingles for about 5½ years – ever since she arrived from the Caribbean island of Haiti when she was under 6 months old.

Nearly all of the children adopted by the Hamilton County couple have serious medical issues – including Down syndrome, autism, bipolar disorder, and severe mental illness. Some of the children were born to women who were addicted to alcohol or drugs. In addition to Jesi, two other children from Haiti require wheelchairs and feeding tubes, can’t walk or talk, and have seizures.

“We’re at the hospital three to four times a week because I have so many kids with special needs,” Heather said.  “Neurosurgery, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, pulmonary, ophthalmology, and others – we’re at so many different clinics” at Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati.

As a mother and grandmother myself, I realize the time and responsibility involved in caring for a child. But Heather and Rick Ingle’s commitment to family is extraordinary. Why would Heather and Rick take on such an enormous responsibility? Because every life is precious.

Speeches From Rep. Paul Ryan Rally at Miami University

These three LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEOS are the entire, un-cut speeches given by Republican Vice-Presidential select Rep. Paul Ryan, Sen. Rob Portman, and Ohio Governor John Kasich last Wednesday at Miami University.

Ryan, the 42-year-old Wisconsin congressman rallied a crowd estimated at more than 5,000 at his alma mater. Ryan, a 1992 graduate of Miami was introduced by Ohio Sen. Rob Portman who was previously on the short list of national pundits to get the nod for Romney's pick. Ohio Governor John Kasich also spoke before turning over the microphone to Portman.

 

 

 

Dem. 2nd Congressional District Candidate William "Butch" Smith Launches Web Presence

The "Unknown" and surprise Democratic candidate for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District has launched both Facebook and Web presence.

Follow these links for his Republican opponent, Brad Wenstrup's Facebook and Web presence.

On Thursday Loveland Magazine taped an exclusive, in-depth interview in our recording studio with candidate Brad Wenstrup. Stay tuned next week to watch this interview.

 

All Ohioans are now eligible for drug savings plan

All Ohio residents are now eligible for prescription drug savings through the state’s Best Rx program. The free, state-endorsed drug discount has opened to residents regardless of age or income.

Participants can sign up online at www.OhioBestRx.org, or by calling (866) 923-7879. Seniors and other qualifying low-income individuals have been eligible for the program since 2004, saving more than $56 million on over 3.5 million prescriptions.

The program is administered through a public-private partnership between the Ohio Department of Aging and Envision Pharmaceutical Services.

Clermont Jungle Opens September 25

“We’re opening on Tuesday, September 25....then, we’ll see what happens,” said the affable “Jungle” Jim Bonaminio, owner of Jungle Jim’s International Market in Eastgate.

Free Foster Parent Training Classes Begin September 8

Clermont County Children’s Protective Services (CPS) currently has 332 children in custody, and there is always a need for foster homes within the county to care for these children as they wait to be adopted or reunited with their families.  Clermont CPS has partnered with SonRise Church to try and find more local foster and adoptive homes in our community; SonRise Church will be hosting foster parent classes for CPS beginning Saturday, September 8, 2012.  The classes will be held every Saturday between September 8 and December 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. – noon; CPS staff will be teaching the classes.

Husted suspends Democrats on Montgomery County election board

“I believe that this is so critical to our freedom in America, and to individual rights to vote, that I am doing what I think is right, and I cannot vote to rescind this motion,” Lieberman said.

DAYTON — The two Democrats on the Montgomery County Board of Elections were suspended by Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted on Friday after they refused to back down in a standoff over extending in-person early voting hours for the upcoming election.  Read on at Dayton Daily News...

 

Search Nursing Home Inspection Reports

This week, Propublica launched an interactive tool that lets you search nursing home inspection reports. Here are the types of stories that could be buried in those files.

More coverage: What We Found Using Nursing Home Inspect

They have made it easy to search nearly 118,000 deficiencies found during government inspections at 14,565 nursing homes nationwide.

Tipsheet: How to Use Nursing Home Inspect

Begin Your Search...

Loveland Area Residents Interviewed at Paul Ryan Rally

 LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO Interviews

Loveland Magazine interviewed twelve Loveland area residents that attended the rally at Miami University on Wednesday afternoon for Rep. Paul Ryan, the selected Vice-Presidential running mate for Mitt Romney.

The 42-year-old Wisconsin congressman rallied a crowd estimated at more than 5,000 at his alma mater. Ryan, a 1992 graduate of Miami was introduced by Ohio Sen. Rob Portman who was previously on the short list of national pundits to get the nod for Romney's pick. Ohio Governor John Kasaich also spoke before turning over the microphone to Portman.

"We need a change. We need to get our financial house in order," said Helen Winterberger.

Robert Winterberger said he is "tickled" that Ryan is running. "I think he is going to be a real addition to Romney. And, I think he's going to do something to turn this financial situation in our country around." Robert Winterberger said he graduated from Miami in 1960 and he was quite proud that Ryan was at the school on Wednesday.

Watch These Other Videos From Rally

Rep. Paul Ryan's Speech

Sen. Rob Portman's Speech

Ohio Governor John Kasich's Speech

Watch and listen to your neighbors...

 

 

Milford Area Black Heritage Society Throws Support to Saving Historic Loveland Church

Dear Loveland Magazine Readers,

The Milford Area Black Heritage Society shares the concerns of the Loveland community regarding the prospect of the destruction of this historic landmark.  We are in support of the effort to preserve the Loveland Predestinarian Baptist Church.  Some members have fond memories of attending services there.

We add our voice in unity to this effort so that the contributions and very existence of the Black community may be kept alive in the history of Loveland, of Ohio, and of the United States.

It is important as a nation of many peoples to have our historical record reflect our diversity.  No group should ever be written out of history as some have been in the past.

Sincerely,
Karen McKitric, Chairperson
Milford Area Black Heritage Society

 

Vice Presidential Candidate Rep. Paul Ryan spoke at Miami University on August 15. Sen. Rob Portman Introduced Ryan.

Watch These Videos From Rally

Loveland Area Residents Interviewed at Paul Ryan Rally

Rep. Paul Ryan's Speech

Sen. Rob Portman's Speech

Ohio Governor John Kasich's Speech

 

 

Loveland Magazine has 995 Facebook Fans.

To take us to 1,000, one of our Fans (random drawing) wins an 11" X 14" print of this photo that was taken in the Granny's School Garden last month.

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Ohioans to Vote on Drawing Political Maps

Ohioans will get the chance to decide in November whether the state should significantly alter the way it draws congressional and legislative districts.

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted last night certified a proposed constitutional amendment for the Nov. 6 ballot that, if passed, would change a system of gerrymandering that is more than four decades old.   Read on at Columbus Dispatch...

2012 Memorial for September 11

The Milford Community Fire Department will be holding a memorial at 9 AM on Tuesday, September 11 at 687-B U.S. Route 50. For additional information, call the Milford Community Fire Department at (513) 831-7777.

Dispatch From Golan Heights and Syrian Border

 

A UN Peacekeeper keeping an eye on the Syrian battle.

A few weeks into my journey in Israel my group was lead to the Golan Heights, which is situated on the border of Syria. 

The Golan Heights is important militarily for Israel, and has been fought over multiple times by the Jews and the Syrians. The area was captured by Israel in the Six Day War, but part of the land was given back in 1973. However, United Nations peacekeeping forces still patrol the area. The day I went was made remarkable by a newer Middle Eastern crisis though; the Syrian uprising.

About five minutes into our lecture on the area the sound of rocket fire bellowed through the air. A few moments passed and then another explosion was heard, and then another. We then continued our lecture, a little shaken. And while we were never in any peril, it was the closest any of us had been to warfare.

The entire time the UN peacekeepers and IDF (Israeli Defense Force) soldiers were calm and going about their business with little worry or concern. They smoked cigarettes and some of the soldiers were even taking pictures with the tourists.

In this calm I went up to a counselor and asked him, “Were those explosions coming from Syria?”

“No,” he said “ There are a ton of military bases around here so it was probably just testing from that.”

For awhile I believed this hypothesis. On the bus ride over we were casually passing tanks and riding alongside Humvees. Even for Israel, the military presence was strong in the region. However, one of my friends asked a soldier, a neutral party, what the booms were. He confirmed it was the sounds of the Syrian uprising.

I went back up to the counselor. “Hey I just found out that wasn’t testing. Those sounds were from Syria!” I was dismissed with a simple “Okay,” and we then went on with our day as if nothing had happened.

Read: Loveland Magazine Reporter Ricky Mulvey Off to Poland and Israel

Read: Ricky Mulvey's Dispatch From Poland

Read: Dispatch From The Ghettos and Concentration Camps

Ath. Booster Fundraiser "Dinner for Two" at Tony's - September 6

 

The Loveland Athletic Boosters will have a special fundraiser at Tony’s Steaks & Seafood with guest speaker Anthony Munoz. The money raised will go towards paying for the Loveland Health and Fitness Center, a $575,000 addition to Loveland High School that will be paid for by the booster organization.

For $1000.00 donation, you will receive:

• Five course Steak/Seafood dinner and Tony Ricci selected bottles of wine
• NFL Hall of Fame Anthony Munoz, guest speaker
• Name recognition on donor board to be place on Fitness Center
• LHS varsity football parking pass
• Auctioning off Siesta Key, Florida condo and Anthony Munoz signed helmet
• Anthony Munoz will autograph one (1) item per couple after dinner

Space is limited to 25 couples.

Go to www.lovelandathleticboosters.com for more information and to register.

The center will be constructed on the north end of the high school, a 6,500 square foot facility. It is estimated, over 700 athletes use the current weight room facility which was built over 12 years ago and is less then 2,500 sq. feet. The facility will be used by all girl and boys athletic teams and school day fitness classes.

Loveland Magazine has become an early supporter of the The Loveland Health and Fitness Center construction and fund raising campaign by providing Still Photo and Video Production for the campaign - both on location, and at the Loveland Magazine TV Studios.

Election Boards Must Standardize Early Voting Hours

It matters not whether a county tilts Democratic or Republican, all Ohio voters will have the same opportunity to show up and cast an early ballot under a new directive Secretary of State Jon Husted issued today.  Read on...

Report Very Favorable for Reconstruction Efforts to Save Historic Black Church

Loveland, Ohio - On May 1, City staff arranged for a preliminary structural investigation of the Loveland Predestinarian Baptist Church (LPBC), the historic Black church at the end of Chestnut Street. It was performed at no cost, by Loveland resident Kip Ping, a structural engineering consultant who owns Pinnacle Engineering.

The report is very favorable for reconstruction efforts and preventing the demolition of the 118 Year-old landmark.

Ping said in the report, “The report is very favorable for the original building is in relatively good condition and can be salvaged. Some work will be required to stabilize the structure, but this is not believed to be significant relatively speaking.”

There are two additions to the main building that Ping also evaluated. The condition of the editions is less favorable than for the main structure, but Ping says even these smaller parts are salvageable.

“Additions A and B are in very poor condition and while they can be renovated, the final product will be limited to the floor plan, ceiling heights, etc. of the current space. Unless a new owner/tenant can be found that could make use of the small chopped up space as currently demised, it may be less costly to raze the two additions and build a new structure that would be more well suited to the end use or to not build anything in that space.”

The church is at the end of Chestnut Street, behind the Loveland Artists Studios on Main Street and one block from the Loveland Post Office. The street address is 225 Chestnut Street. It is currently owned by Loveland residents, when city administrators paid back assessments on the 0.175 acre property on February 13, 2012. Demolishing the church is being considered to make way for redevelopment of the area.

Area residents recently met and formed a committee to explore saving the church from the wrecking ball.

Read the Ping Report: Download Ping report

"Hope Bridge" a Full Length Feature Being Filmed by Local Couple

 

Christi and David Eaton hope to bring awareness, help, and cures when people feel their darkest days and see no hope that they will ever see light again.

Loveland area residents, Christi and David Eaton have been affected by a death by suicide. Loveland Magazine was at Epiphany United Methodist Church late Sunday evening as a set was struck to do video interviews they hope will show the need to produce a full length feature film from a screenplay they have written.

“Hope Bridge” is about suicide, mental illness, and depression. The Eatons hope to bring awareness, help, and cures when people feel their darkest days and see no hope that they will ever see light again.

On Sunday they invited local residents and experts in the field to the church to tape their personal statements about how a movie like the Eatons have written is needed and important. The clips will be used as they seek funding and support.

Hope Bridge is the story of a family like your family,” said David Eaton. “And, up front they seem like everything is normal, but behind the scenes things are not as they seem and as good as they look because one of their children suffers from depression.” Eaton said that in the film some events occur that are nearly tragic. “We decided to do this movie because it was important to us to bring the stigma of mental illness to the forefront,” he said. “And break down that wall -  so people can talk about it with their children and friends.”

Christi Eaton said, “As dark as this issue is, there is also a brighter side which is that it is treatable. There is hope beyond your darkest despair moment.” She said that you are not alone because there are others that will join you, and that will support you because they have been in those dark moments also.

Producer Harold Frey said that he believes in the power of film to spark conversations and discussion. He describes it as a very hopeful film that will provide reconciliation. “I think that is one of the things that a great movie is capable of doing. When you walk out of a theater with family or friends, you have discussions.” Frey said that the movie’s power will be that it will talk about suicide prevention in a way that has not been done before.

Frey is the President of Media Missionary School/Flannelgraph. He said Hope Bridge is faith based. “It’s also a story about faith because without faith there is no hope. If there is any hope at all it is in Christ and I think that will be a very important message in the film.”

The film will be shot in the Cincinnati area in June of next year with a release date of early 2014.

Christie Eaton said, “One life lost is one too many.”

“Because mental illness is treatable,” said David Eaton. “And in the end, we want to save lives.

 

Dance of the Bees'

 

This video of dance was produced at the Loveland Magazine TV Studios. The still photos were shot during the 2nd Saturday Open Studios in July at the Loveland Artists Studios on Main while Le Mer, sung by Chantal Chamberland played over the sound system.

 

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La mer  by Charles Trenet The Sea Qu'on voit danser le long des golfes clairs That one sees dancing along the clear gulfs A des reflets d'argent Has silver reflections La mer The Sea Des reflets changeants Changing reflections Sous la pluie Under the rain La mer The Sea Au ciel d'été confond In the summer sky merge Ses blancs moutons Its white sheep Avec les anges si purs With such pure angels La mer bergère d'azur The sea, shepherdess of azure Infinie Infinite Voyez See Près des étangs Close to the ponds Ces grands roseaux mouillés These large wet reeds Voyez See Ces oiseaux blancs These white birds Et ces maisons rouillées And these rusted houses La mer The Sea Les a bercés Has rocked them Le long des golfes clairs Along the clear gulfs Et d'une chanson d'amour And with a song of love La mer The Sea A bercé mon cœur pour la vie Has soothed my heart for life

”

Learn How to Save Money by Couponing at Loveland Library Workshops

 

Andrea Deckard from SavingsLifestyle.com will lead workshops covering two topics at the Loveland Library in August and September.

Coupon blogger Andrea Deckard from SavingsLifestyle.com will lead workshops covering two topics at the Loveland Library in August and September.

Couponing and Grocery Savings
Gain a better understanding of how to shop with coupons using strategic couponing and menu planning techniques and achieve a savings of 50% or more.

Drugstore Shopping and Saving Secrets
Learn the saving secrets to drugstore shopping including how to take full advantage of the rewards programs drugstores offer, begin to shop for free, and even understand how to make shopping profitable. Be prepared to leave the workshop ready to grow your stockpile of toiletries, cleaning products, household goods, and even food.

Registration is required.

 

Loveland-Symmes Fire Department Maintains ISO 2 Rating

The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department recently completed the Insurance Services Office’s (I.S.O.) Public Protection Classification (PPC) following a 6-month self-assessment process and 3 days of an intense on site assessment by peer assessors from the Insurance Services Office.

It’s been almost 17 years since the last I.S.O. assessment and The L.S.F.D. has announced it has maintained its I.S.O. Rating of “2”.

I.S.O. rates communities fire protection on a scale of “1” – “10” with a rating of 1 being the best.

Of the almost 2800 Ohio fire department’s evaluated by I.S.O. in the past year there where no departments that received a rating of “1” and only 31 departments that received a rating of “2” This places the L.S.F.D. in the 99th percentile for the State of Ohio.

Nationwide I.S.O. rated 47,242 in the last year with 653 Class “2” departments and only 61 Class “1” ratings. This placed the L.S.F.D. in the 98th percentile nationwide.  The L.S.F.D. protects over 13 square miles in the City of Loveland, and Symmes Township Ohio.

Loveland Box Lacrosse Summer League Champs

The final week of July marked the end of box lacrosse in the Loveland Summer Box Lacrosse League in Symmes Township. League Director, Michael Cotsonas said, “Over 220 youth through high school boys competed in the largest summer lacrosse league in Southern Ohio, playing box lacrosse in the only dedicated outdoor box lacrosse arena in the Midwest."

Championship games were held across all divisions, 3rd grade through high school, with the highlight high school Boys Championship game, featuring D-I, D-II and D-III-bound 10th, 11th and 12th graders.
 
Cotsonas said that a crowd of more than sixty spectators came to watch High School Boys Team 2 and Team 4, and the back and forth action where neither team scored more than two goals in a row, and never lead by more than 2. “It came as no surprise overtime was needed to decide the outcome.” It was an overtime that wasn't without controversy" said Cotsonas.  Senior Christian Przezdziecki (Loveland HS) appeared to score the game winner at 2:05 into OT, but the official was unable to determine if the ball crossed the goal line. After the restart, Team 2 quickly pushed the ball up the field to Brad Clements (Loveland HS), who double pumped the ball into the top right corner for the title. Final 16-15.

Team 2, the 2012 Loveland Box Lacrosse Summer League HS Boys Champs, is coached by Doug Thomas.

The Loveland Outdoor Box Lacrosse Arena is located at 9805 Union Cemetery Road in Symmes.

DIII Champs (3/4 Grade) Craig Wexelblatt, Aj Anastasia, Breckin Sharkey, Brett Wexelblatt, Hayden Crites, Fitz Nolan, and Will Martin.

DII Champs (5/6 Grade) Ryan Oblong, Pete Hogan, Sam Ward, Brandon Hitzeman, Eric Paolino, Joe Timmerman, Ben Meckey, J. T. Popp, Riley Wiseman, Kyle Faessler, Samuel Collier, Kyle Beasley, Drew Vanderhorst, Joshua Elfers, and Ethan Toms.

DI Champs (Middle School) Drew Gordon, Adam Clark, Davis Wilson, Liam Carroll, Cade Cloud, Scott Furlong, Alex Scharfenberger, Eric Thomas, Ben Federman, Cj Byron, Brent Blust, Jack Sexton, Cameron Beck, and Gunnar Tuttle.

HS Division  Marshal Amon, Brett Townsend, Peyton McKenzie, Drew McDonald, Tylor Griffin, Joshua Collier, Zach Werner, Zachary Russ, Zack Hadden, Tanner Griffin, Brian McElveen, Bradley Clements,  Erik Seroogy, Nick Miller, and Tanner Hawk.

 

 

5/6 champs

 

 

MS champs

 

3/4 champs

HS Champs

A Photo From Granny's Garden School

Analysis: Pick Could Lose Romney Ohio, Fla.

Mitt Romney’s decision to select Republican congressman Paul Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate is a bold stroke designed to convince skeptical conservatives that as president, he will crusade for lower taxes and curbing federal spending.

Some GOP officials warn that, by eschewing the safer and more-conventional choice of Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio as his running mate, Romney may squander a chance to win Ohio and its 18 electoral votes. Without winning Ohio and Florida, Romney cannot possibly prevail in the November election against President Barack Obama.  Read on at Columbus Dispatch...

Ohio Lottery Cuts Support on National Spelling Bee

The Ohio Lottery says it's no longer paying $115 registration fees for schools taking part in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, favoring instead a program that helps gambling addicts. Read on...

Ohio Widower Paints the Town to Make it a Brighter Pace

GLOUSTER, Ohio - Earlier this summer, "On the Road" introduced you to a man who decided to spruce up his community -- by painting everything in sight. Well, the idea has really caught on, so we went back to lay on a second coat of paint.

After Jim Cotter last his wife last year, he set out to paint the town. But, don't judge him too harshly for that -- not until you hear the rest of the story.

"I miss her," he told CBS News. "And this just gives me something that keeps me from missing her more."  Read on and watch video at CBS News...

New Online Registration Process for Milford Schools

The Milford Exempted Village School District Athletics and Extracurricular Activities Department is implementing an online registration process for all extracurricular activity participation in grades 7-12 for the upcoming school year.