Loveland Magazine

LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO: Sgt. Chris Tobias Welcomed Home a Loveland Hero

 

He gives us a blanket of freedom to sleep under every single night.

- Lt. Col. David Volkman

 

Loveland, Ohio - “It hit the heart to know that people cared,” is how Army Sergeant Chris Tobias described his homecoming reception from Afghanistan. Students, staff, the community, firefighters, politicians, and his former teachers formed a loop around the drive of the Loveland Elementary and Primary school and along Loveland Madeira Road last Thursday afternoon, and Tobias’ motorcade circled them all twice before stepping on the ground of his former school to a heroes welcome.

Chants of, USA... USA... USA...,” rang from the students. They rushed to give the Sergeant hugs, and handmade Valentines. Politicians rushed to be the first to shake his hand. Hugs and “Welcome home,” came from former teachers.

Inside, young Scouts received instructions on how to lead Tobias into the school gym; how to salute and present the colors.

Media from all over the ti-state jostled to get the best shot. Camera flashes all over. A Loveland/Symmes fire brigade came to ‘Attention’ and saluted. The fire department brought two ladder trucks, raised their arial ladders to full extension with a large draped “Old Glory” underneath.

Inside the gym, students recited the pledge and National Anthem. Tobias’ former teacher, Lt. Col. David Volkman, himself a veteran of service in Afghanistan and very, recently Iraq, spurred them on to shout as loud as they could, to be heard all the way to Loveland High School, where Tobias graduated in 2006 and was named, “Most Spirited.”

Volkman recalled that he called his former student, “Toby.”

“Welcome home Toby,” raised the school roof.

Volkmnan said later in an interview with Loveland Magazine that as Tobias' former Government teacher and a soldier himself, Tobias, “Was my kid too. His mom and dad have dibs on him, but and when your kid goes off to war... You worry about him.” Volkman said that he counseled Tobias about military service, and e-mailed him while he was in the war zone. Part of that time period, Volkman was also dispatched in Iraq.

During the formal ceremony in the gym, Volkman told the students that Tobias gives them “A blanket of freedom to sleep under every single night. He’s one of the guys making sure we have liberty and justice for all.”

Mary Tobias, a Media Aid at the Loveland Primary School talked to Loveland Magazine about what it was like to have good support from students and staff at her work place while her son was serving in a war zone.

In this video, Tobias talked about what the surprise welcome home was like. Patting his heart he said, “It hit the heart to know that people cared.” He described the community values he learned while growing up in Loveland. He also talks about his mission in Afghanistan, its people, and what he thinks the future holds for the war torn nation when the U.S. military presence is diminished.

 

 

Loveland High School Winter College Signing Day

Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is from the media center at Loveland High School on February 1, when Athletic Director, Jeff Zidron announced Seniors who had received college scholarships to play at he next level.

ARIEL FISCHER  -  parents Theresa and Kiersten Fischer

4 years soccer with 3 years varsity squad – FAVC 2nd Team All-Conference
A member of the FAVC All Academic Team
Winner of Loveland Sportsperson of the Season Award
4 years basketball with 3 years on varsity – 2nd Team All FAVC
Member of Link Crew
3.74 GPA  Attend Northern KY University to study veterinarian medicine and play soccer.

ANTHONY LaMACCHIA  -  parents Jana and Tony LaMacchia

Played basketball 4 years - 3 years varsity
named 2nd Team All-Conference
set single season 3 point record of 54 in 2011
set single game 3 point record last week with 8 vs. Glen Este
A member of the FAVC All Academic Team
3.5 GPA  Attend Grinnell University to play basketball and study pre-law

JOE MORAN  -  parents Michelle and Ken Moran

Played Football 4 years at LHS  -  3 on varsity squad
Team MVP 2011
1st Team Al conference and Honorable Mention All City
Joe also played baseball 4 years and basketball 2 years
A member of partner’s Club and My Voice, My Choice Initiative member
3.0 GPA  Attend Grand Valley State University to study engineering and play football

MATT SWAINE  -  parents Molly and Donnie Swaine

4 years on diving team
4 Time 1st Team All-Conference
4 time FAVC Champion
FAVC All-Academic
FAVC and School Record Holder
Sectional, District and State Finalist
Captain for dive team, competitive cheerleading squad, dance and show choir
President of Partner’s Club
Boys varsity volleyball the past 3 years
Member of Link Crew and My Voice, My Choice Initiative
3.6 GPA  Attend Delta State University for diving and to study education

MARIO DIAS  - parents Bev and Ivan Dias

4 year member of football team – 2 varsity letters
Member of FAVC All Academic Team
Member of Link Crew and Partner’s Club
3.0 GPA   Attend Bluffton University to study sports management and play football

KODY GRIFFIN – parents Kari Thomas

Member of the varsity football team
Member FAVC All Academic Team
4 year lacrosse player
Team captain
Honorable Mention All Region
Attend University of Mount Union to play lacrosse major undecided

ERIC BRYANT – parents Sylvia and Ed Hoffman

4 year member of the football team – 2 varsity letters
4 year member of the track team
Member of Show Choir
Recipient of FAVC All Academic team.
As a pole vaulter
Set school record with jump of 13’3”
2nd Team All FAVC as a junior
Attend UC majoring in math and business and pole vault

JORDAN MCNALLY – parents Monica Caldwell and John McNally

4 year member of football team – 2 years varsity
Link Crew, My Voice My Choice Initiative
2nd Team All FAVC as junior
1st Team All FAVC as senior
Recipient FAVC All Academic Team
Attend Duquesne University to play football with major undecided

JON TRELOAR – parents Pam and Scott Treloar

1ST Team All FAVC punter
1st Team All FAVC Tennis
All FAVC Academic Team
Attend Butler University to play football and study finance

 

 

 

Loveland Senior Night Friday

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO is reporter Ricky Mulvey's Post Game Report from Loveland's loss to Milford last Friday at Milford High School.

Loveland plays its last regular season game on Friday when they host Anderson. It will be Senior Night when many Tiger athletes will be honored along with their parents. Game time is 7:30 for the Varsity, 6 for the JV, and 4:30 PM for the Freshman team. Milford won, 70-57.

 

 

 

A Deeply Personal Evening at Epiphany United Methodist

Miami Township, Ohio - These LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEOS were taken the night when more than 210 adults and teens attended a seminar on mental disabilities at Epiphany United Methodist Church recently.

The January 29 seminar was presented by ASAP, (Andrew's Suicide and Prevention), an outreach of Epiphany that started after the death by suicide of Andrew Lynch.

Those attending heard presentations from local residents, Joe Lynch and Ann Schnure, both who have lost sons to a death by suicide recently. Andrew Lynch died in October of 2010, and Mitchell Schnure died in October of last year. Both were graduates of Loveland High School.

Listeners also heard from a panel of area residents who told their personal stories of recovery from debilitating injury in their life. Shelly Iker, Taressa Ingle, Renee Kopache, and Ken Jones spoke and participated in a Q&A.

All, shared in deeply personal ways, what they have learned and what they want known about their loved one, themselves, their families, and the help for recovery that is available in the Greater Cincinnati area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Background read story below:

There is Hope and Recovery for Mental Illness

Boys Basketball at Milford Friday

Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is Ricky Mulvey's Post Game Report from Wilmington High School's come from behind victory over the Loveland Tigers last Tuesday night. 55-63

Anthony LaMacchia led all scorers with 19, including 4 three-pointers.

The Tigers travel on Friday to take on their cross-town and cross-township rival, the Milford Eagles.

 

 

 

63 Wilmington	1 2 3 4 T   WIL 14 5 19 25 63     LVL 17 12 12 14 55	55   Loveland

Wilmington
STARTERS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Adrien Brooks	5-10	1-2	3-4	0	6	6	2	1	0	2	0	14
Jaevin Cumberland	3-8	1-1	8-8	0	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	15
Deondre Pierce	2-3	0-0	2-2	2	2	4	0	1	2	2	2	6
Garrett Scott	2-4	0-1	2-3	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	2	6
Austin Mansfield	5-13	0-0	6-6	2	9	11	1	1	1	0	1	16

BENCH	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Antwan Morris	0-1	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
William Welsch	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Marty Beaugard	3-5	0-1	0-2	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	6
Harley McPherson	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

TOTALS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
	20-44	2-6	21-25	7	22	29	4	3	3	6	7	63
	45.5%	33.3%	84.0%

 

Loveland
STARTERS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Anthony LaMacchia	7-14	4-11	1-1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	2	19
Bryce Plitt	2-9	0-1	0-2	3	3	6	1	0	1	0	2	4
Reid Waddell	2-8	0-1	2-2	2	4	6	3	1	0	4	5	6
Bryson McGillis	2-8	1-4	0-0	0	5	5	2	0	0	0	2	5
Cole Schafer	6-8	0-0	0-0	3	7	10	0	0	1	1	5	12

BENCH	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Will Edison	3-6	1-3	0-0	2	0	2	1	0	0	3	1	7
Joe Korthaus	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ben Iaciofano	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Alex Hesse	1-3	0-0	0-0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2

TOTALS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
	23-56	6-20	3-5	11	19	30	8	1	2	10	19	55

League Standings

EAST	W-L	PCT	PF	PA	W-L	PCT	PF	PA	STRK
Walnut Hills	13 - 1	.929	63.6	44.3	16 - 2	.889	62.2	44.8	W15
Turpin	11 - 2	.846	61.5	49.0	15 - 2	.882	64.7	51.4	W4
Milford	8 - 5	.615	48.5	48.6	10 - 7	.588	47.8	48.6	W2
Kings	6 - 7	.462	55.2	50.8	9 - 8	.529	55.4	49.4	L1
Anderson	6 - 7	.462	53.2	54.6	6 - 10	.375	52.6	56.6	L3
Loveland	6 - 7	.462	51.8	60.3	6 - 11	.353	49.9	60.8	L2
Wilmington	5 - 9	.357	55.1	54.7	7 - 10	.412	54.7	52.5	W2
Glen Este	4 - 10	.286	57.7	64.0	6 - 12	.333	59.4	65.3	L2
Little Miami	1 - 12	.077	41.7	62.9	3 - 14	.176	42.6	61.9	L11

 

 

 

 

How to Open a Christmas Store in 2 Months or Less

Loveland, Ohio - In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO leaders of the Loveland Initiative explain how they organized their 2011 Christmas Toy Store. These interviews were conducted the night the store was assembled in the back rooms of the Northstar Church, one day before holiday shoppers arrived.

More than 250 Loveland area children received a multitude of Christmas presents that their parents purchased for pennies on the dollar at the Toy Store. Proceeds from the store go into the Tracy Johnson Scholarship which is awarded to area youth to further their college education. Area churches, schools, businesses, and community organizations contribute the thousands of toys.

By watching the video, you will also learn ways to help the Loveland Initiative throughout the year by providing needed products to their Resource Center.

You will also learn how to receive help from the services throughout the year from the Loveland Initiative and their Resource Center.

 

Loveland Wacked by Walnut Hills

 

Wilmington in Town Tuesday Night

 

Cincinnati, Ohio - The Loveland Mens Varsity suffered their worst defeat of the season last Friday night at Walnut Hills High School, 73-36. Walnut Hills (12-1, 15-2) is now rated #5 in the City.

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is reporter, Ricky Mulvey's analysis of the turbulent and aggressively played game - and game highlights. Not shown in the video is Austen Funke's aggressive defense that led to his ejection and resulted in a Walnut Hills player getting medical attention on the bench.

Anthony LaMacchia led Loveland with 7 points. Isaiah Johnson led Walnut Hills with 23 points and 13 rebounds.

Loveland 6-10 (6-6) hosts Wilmington (4-9, 6-10) on Tuesday. Game time is 7:30 PM.

 

 

36 Loveland	1 2 3 4 T   LVL 5 11 5 15 36     WHL 24 19 18 12 73	73   Walnut Hills

Loveland
STARTERS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Anthony LaMacchia	2-9	1-5	2-2	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	7
Bryce Plitt	3-7	0-4	0-0	1	1	2	0	2	1	2	2	6
Reid Waddell	2-3	1-1	1-2	1	3	4	1	1	0	0	0	6
Jake Elfers	0-3	0-0	0-0	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	3	0
Bryson McGillis	1-10	0-5	2-2	1	2	3	0	1	0	5	1	4

BENCH	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Will Edison	1-2	0-1	0-0	0	1	1	1	0	1	3	0	2
Austen Funke	0-8	0-2	2-6	1	3	4	1	0	0	2	4	2
Charlie Schickel	1-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2
Brandon Huth	0-3	0-2	0-0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
Ben Iaciofano	0-3	0-0	0-1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
Alex Hesse	0-2	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
JC Kraml	1-1	0-0	3-4	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	5
Cole Schafer	1-2	0-1	0-2	2	0	2	0	0	0	1	2	2

TOTALS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
	12-54	2-22	10-19	8	13	21	3	6	2	16	17	36
	22.2%	9.1%	52.6%

 

Walnut Hills
STARTERS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Ricardo Hill	0-3	0-0	1-2	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	2	1
Carlitos Anderson	1-2	0-0	0-0	1	2	3	1	2	1	0	2	2
Isaiah Johnson	11-15	0-0	1-2	3	10	13	0	1	1	1	3	23
Kodey Jackson	5-6	0-0	1-4	4	7	11	1	0	0	1	0	11
Sterling Gilmore	0-3	0-0	2-2	0	3	3	1	0	0	2	1	2

BENCH	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Khari Burton	4-6	0-0	1-2	2	5	7	10	1	0	1	1	9
Montel Adkins	0-1	0-0	0-0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Andrew Mitchell	2-3	2-3	1-1	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	7
David Irby	2-2	2-2	0-0	1	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	6
Adam Brown	3-3	2-2	0-0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	8
Stuart Holt	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Stephen Akanbi	0-2	0-0	2-2	1	2	3	0	0	0	2	1	2
Jason Stargel	1-3	0-0	0-2	3	4	7	0	1	0	0	3	2
Joey Arthur	0-2	0-0	0-2	0	3	3	0	0	0	0	2	0

TOTALS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
	29-51	6-7	9-19	15	40	55	16	6	4	8	19	73
	56.9%	85.7%	47.4%

Loveland 45-44 Overtime Win Against the Kings Knights

Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is game highlights of the Loveland Boys Varsity 45-44 overtime win against the Kings Knights on January 20, and Ricky Mulvey's Jarvis Global Investments Post-Game Report.

Go HERE for game stats.

 

 

 

 

Loveland's 2012 MLK Day Celebration

LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO of MLK Day in Loveland

Loveland, Ohio - On January 15, the Loveland Initiative held its 15 Annual celebration of the birth and life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

Christine Olsen New Loveland School Board President

 

Linda Pennington Elected Vice President

 

Loveland, Ohio - At its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 3, the Loveland City School District Board of Education elected Christine Olsen as the President, and  Linda Pennington as the Vice  President for 2012. Out-going President Dr. Kathryn Lorenz has served on the Board since January 1992, and was reelected to serve the District for four more years. Also elected in the fall election was new-comer, Art Jarvis. Both were administered an oath of office by District Treasurer, Brett Griffin.

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is of the oath of office and the election of officers.

Olsen was first elected to the Board in 2001, and served as Vice-President in 2006. Pennington was first elected to the Board in 1995.

held its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.  The Board named and.  The two Board members elected in November of 2011 were sworn in at the meeting.  Dr. Kathryn Lorenz has served on the Board since January 1992.  Mr. Art Jarvis was also sworn in for his first term on the Board.

In 2012, all regular Board of Education meetings are scheduled to be held at 7 PM on the third Tuesday of the month except for July and December. The monthly Board work sessions are scheduled for 7 PM on the first Tuesday of the month except for July and December. All meetings are open to the public. The regular Board meetings are held at the Loveland Intermediate School/Loveland Middle School Media Center and work sessions at the Board of Education Administrative Office at 757 South Lebanon Road.

Last Second 3-Pointer Propels Loveland Over Milford

 

Correction: Loveland Boys at Turpin High School January 13

 

HD Video Highlights and Ricky Mulvey's Post-Game Report

Electrifying Finish Clears Stands for Court Celebration

Loveland, Ohio - A 3-point basket by Reid Waddell gave the Loveland Tigers a 38-37 win over the Milford Eagles on Tuesday night at Loveland High School. Off the bench with four 3-pointers, Anthony LaMacchia had a game high 16 points for the Tigers. Robert Overbeck led Milford with 12.

Both teams are now 3-3 in Buckeye Division play. These teams meet again on February 10 at Milford.

Walnut Hills is at the top of the standings at 6-1, Turpin holds onto 2nd place and Kings, Milford, and Loveland all have 3-3 records. (See Complete Standings)

Loveland next takes on Turpin, Friday the 13 of January at Loveland High School.

 

Continue Reading full game stats from the FAVC...

My Voice, My Choice Honors

 

 

Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO was taken on January 3, during half-time of the Loveland Boys varsity basketball game. Students were honored by the My Voice, My Choice Campaign. The program is focused on creating a positive school climate for all students, calling on our students to stand up for their peers through their words and actions.

The nominated students from each building who embody the principles of My
Voice, My Choice, are:

Loveland Early Childhood Center

Charlie Meckey, Sage Bushstone, Jared Stone

Charlie embodies "My Voice, My Choice" very well in the classroom. He is always making good decisions for himself, and he helps to make sure all students in our classroom feel comfortable. He is a great friend to others in class and at recess.

Sage is always willing to help another student in need. She often notices a situation and prevents disruption for the entire class by stepping in and helping.
Jared works really hard to be friendly to others and always excited to be at school.

Loveland Primary

Hunter Martin, Olivia Hughes, Bijin Basu, Ashley Dunlap

These students stood up for another student being "picked on" during outdoor recess on the playground. The victim happened to be a student with special needs and some of his classmates stood up for him and told two students to "leave their friend" alone.

Loveland Elementary School

Jordan Collins (4th), Emma Wentland (4th), and David Ballman (3rd)

Jordan, Emma, and David are excellent examples of great character at LES. The "My Voice, My Choice" initiative encourages students to be proactive and responsive to the needs of others, and to stand for what's right if they encounter improper and unfair treatment of others. These students embody those traits every day, and we are proud to have them represent LES and our core values of "Care, Respect, and Responsibility."

Loveland Intermediate School

Jonah Smith (6), Sam Wenger (6), and Max Pardue (5)

Jonah is supportive and complimentary towards his friends. He always is putting others before himself. Max is deserving of this recognition because he is kind and respectful of his peers and is a leader for the 5th grade at LIS. Sam is always willing to include students who struggle with making friends. All three of these students are leaders in the LIS building with their “lead by example” attitude. Congratulations! Keep up the good work.

Loveland Middle School

Torey Slagel, Isaac Gordon and Margaret Purtell

LMS students used their voice to make a difference locally through a book drive for needy Kindergartners and globally through charitable actions and volunteering to raise money for the Invisible Children organization. Nominated by their teachers for their hard work all three of these Tigers are very deserving.

Loveland High School

Michael Viox, Shawn Eldridge, Ricky Mulvey, Matt McIver

These students have demonstrated the core values of the My Voice, My Choice campaign through their words and actions. They have been a friend to students in need of positive support.

2012 Loveland Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is of the Induction Ceremony of the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame held on December 16.

The 2012 Inductees are:

Jilian (Partin) Campbell

Jilian (Partin) Campbell Graduated from Loveland High School in 2005, where she was a four year varsity basketball starter, and captain of her team her junior and senior year. She was named MVP at Loveland her sophomore, junior, and senior year. She was named to the 1st Team FAVC all four years, and FAVC Player of the Year as a senior. Also, as a senior, she was named to the 1st Team All City, and named to the 2nd All District Team her sophomore and juunior years. She was named to the 1st Team All District and played in the Southwest District All Star Game her senior year.

Partin-Campbell received All SW District Honorable Mention her freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years, and named to the 3rd Team her senior year. She played in the Ohio/Kentuucky All Star game in 2005.

Partin-Campbell scored 1,356 career points while at Loveland High School. She averaged 22.2 points per game and 10.3 rebounds per games as a senior, Set a number of school career records with most points scored (1,356), most two-point shots attempted (416) and made (865), best field goal percentage (48 percent), most three-point shots attempted (65) and made (176), most free throws attempted (329) and made (511) and most assists (230)

Partin-Campbell played three years of varsity soccer, was captain her senior year, and named Most Improved Player as a junior. She had 24 career shutouts and named MVP three years. She was named to the 2nd Team FAVC her junior year, and 1st Team FAVC as a senior. She was named Loveland’s Best Defensive Player as a senior, and played in the District All Star game, and Named to the All-State Academic Team.

Partin-Campbell received the 2005 Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award.

She played for Lipscomb University where she started every game as as enior and averaged 10.1 points per game and 6.6 per rebounds in conference competition. She was on the NCAA Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team 2008-2009, 2007-2008, 2006-2007, and 2005-2006

Dave Casteel Jr.

Dave Casteel Jr. Graduated from Loveland High School in 1999 and went on to play football at  Virginia Military Institute.

While at Loveland High School Casteel was captain of the varsity football team while a junior and senior, and named MVP all four varsity seasons. His football honors include, Two-time 1st Team All Southern Buckeye Conference, and FAVC 1st Team his junior and senior years. He was Defensive Player of the Year, three-times, 1st Team All City three-times, 1st Team All District three-times, and All District Honorable Mention four years running. He was Honorable Mention All State three times.

While wrestling varsity for Loveland High School, Casteel was team captain all four years, Team MVP three-years. He was named to the 3rd Team in the Southern Buckeye Conference, 2nd Team in the SBC, 2nd Team in the Fort Ancient Valley Conference, and named to the All City All Star Team.

Bill Gordon

Bill Gordon Graduated from Loveland High School in 1983, and then played baseball at Xavier University. While attending Loveland High School, he was four-time team captain, a four year starter, and Most Valuable Player each year. He was 1st Team in the Eastern Hills League (EHL) his sophomore, junior, and senior season, and was the State leader in scoring for those three years. He was named to Ohio All State Team four times.

He was captain on his high school basketball teams all four years and named MVP each year. Four times he was named to the All EHL Basketball Team, and named to the All City Honorable Mention Team, four straight times.

Gordon was the Loveland High School “Tiger Man” in baseball four times, and named to the EHL’s 1st Team four times. He was Co-Player of the year in the EHL, 1st Team Cincinnati Enquirer, and Cincinnati Post four straight times.

Kevin Schappell

Kevin Schappell Graduated from Loveland High School in 2002 and started varsity basketball for 4-years. He was captain and MVP of his team three years. He was named 2nd Team, 1st Team, and Player of the Year in the FAVC. He was named 1st Team all City 3-times, 3rd Team All District, and 1st Team All District as a junior and senior, He received Honorable Mention All State as a sophomore, and Special Mention as a  junior and senior. Schappell was Loveland High School's all time leading scorer (1,403) until his record was broken in 2009 by Bobby Capobianco.

Schapell  played college basketball at Northern Kentucky University where he earned honorable mention all-Great Lakes Valley conference honors as a junior. He connected on 52-of-116 attempts from 3-point range as a senior and helped the Norse advance to the championship game of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Region tournament. While a player at NKU, Schappell scored 868 career points.

Schapell was a graduate assistant for Bob Huggins with the Mountaineers of West Virginia, and helped them advance to the NCAA Division I Final Four. West Virginia earned berths in the NCAA Tournament each of Schappell’s three seasons as an assistant to head coach Bob Huggins.

 

 

Video Highlights and Post-Game Report: Walnut Hills 60 Loveland 44

Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is game highlights and Rickey Mulvey's Post Game Report from the Walnut Hills victory over the Loveland Mens Varsity basketball team last Tuesday.

 

 

Loveland 69 Little Miami 65

Loveland, Ohio - It took overtime, but Loveland beat Little Miami on the hard court on December 16, 69-65. Luke Schoettinger scored a game high 27 for the Panthers, and Austen Funke led the Tigers with 22.

Loveland plays at home on Tuesday, December 27 against Mason.

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is game highlights and reporter Rickey Mulvey's Post Game Report from the game.

 

 

Game Stats provided by FAVC.com where you can see the full game schedules and results all Loveland Tiger sports.

65 Little Miami	1 2 3 4 5 T   LM 9 16 15 16 9 65     LVL 10 10 15 21 13 69	69   Loveland

Little Miami
STARTERS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Matt Mee	2-2	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	4
Luke Schoettinger	10-21	1-4	6-7	2	10	12	1	2	2	0	3	27
Shane Contner	1-4	0-0	1-2	1	0	1	1	1	0	2	2	3
Drew Graham	5-12	1-3	9-10	0	1	1	3	3	0	6	3	20
Robert Rothermund	1-9	0-2	1-4	4	2	6	1	0	0	2	4	3

BENCH	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Zack Zimmerman	1-2	0-0	0-0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2
Alex Abraham	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Conner Bishop	0-0	0-0	0-1	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	2	0
Tom Nugen	0-2	0-0	0-0	3	0	3	2	2	0	3	1	0
Brandon McConnell	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Nick Rigdon	3-6	0-0	0-4	2	5	7	0	1	0	0	2	6

TOTALS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
	23-58	2-9	17-28	13	35	48	8	10	2	17	21	65
	39.7%	22.2%	60.7%

 

Loveland
STARTERS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Bryce Plitt	0-3	0-2	1-2	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	4	1
Austen Funke	7-18	2-3	6-10	2	1	3	4	3	0	3	2	22
Reid Waddell	2-8	1-2	1-2	2	0	2	2	1	0	2	3	6
Jake Elfers	2-7	0-0	6-6	3	5	8	0	1	0	2	3	10
Bryson McGillis	4-11	2-5	0-0	1	0	1	1	2	0	3	3	10

BENCH	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Will Edison	3-6	2-4	6-7	1	0	1	2	1	0	3	3	14
Charlie Schickel	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	2	3	0	1	0	0	1	0
Alex Hesse	1-4	0-0	1-3	1	0	1	1	0	0	3	2	3
Cole Schafer	1-2	0-0	1-3	2	4	6	0	1	0	0	3	3

TOTALS	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
	20-59	7-16	22-33	13	27	40	12	10	0	22	24	69
	33.9%	43.8%	66.7%

Sight and Sounds of Loveland's Winter Art Show

Loveland, Ohio - The Winter Art Show by the Loveland Arts Council at the Loveland Artist Studios on Main raised more than $1,000 for the Center for Respite Care in Cincinnati. Proceeds from the silent auction of Christmas trees decorated by members of the Arts Council brought in $877, and guest bartender Gary Karg received $162 in tips for the Center during the show’s opening reception.

Co-Chair Virginia Reynolds said, “I think the show looked great and we had a lot of people here.”

Mary Karg, the other Co-Chair said, “The thing I always like about our Winter Show is, it’s not a juried show, and anyone who has always wanted their art displayed on a gallery wall, can enter our show.” She said it may be the first chance many have to show their work to the public. She also complimented the many accomplished artists who don’t mind their own work on the same wall with the newcomers. “I give them kudos for that. It makes it sort of like an ‘Indie’ show.”

Karg realizes many first timers can get encouraged and carry their endeavors to the next level when they see their art in a public gallery. “I have seen examples of that. For instance, Loveland resident, Jamie Morath first displayed her art during one of our Summer art shows, and has now gone on to great commercial success." Her art is now for sale in many places around Greater Cincinnati and she has won many area awards for her art.. “I like to think of Jamie as one of the Art Council’s great success stories.” View Morath's Web Site.

A photograph of a bird sitting on top of a cactus titled, “Ouch” by John Ritter was selected as the “People’s Choice”.

Sarah Lucus was judged the first place winner in art for high school age. Arts Council member, Edward Aufdemkampe said he was very impressed with Lucus’ art. “Incredible for someone her age.”

First Place in the adult category judged by the Arts Council was "Sandy Shoals" by Nancy Achberger.

For more photos of the show and its art, visit the Loveland Arts Council’s FaceBook page.

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO was taken on December 2 during the opening reception of the show. Also in the video is reporter, Alana Johnson’s interview with members of Saltbox the four-piece band that entertained the crowd that evening.

You can contact Saltbox at 513-607-7491 or via E-Mail. bigironedemr@gmail.com, watch their music videos on YouTube, or find them on FaceBook.

 

Meet Loveland Magazine’s Sweet New Advertiser: Dunkin’ Donuts

 

16 New Jobs - $375,000 Investment in Loveland Madeira Road Corridor

 

Loveland, Ohio - This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is from the Grand Opening of the new Dunkin’ Donuts at 226 Loveland Madeira Road. It is located in the BP Connivence Store between the Loveland Post Office and the Loveland Goodwill Store.

Co-owner Ray Patel said that he re-invested almost $350,000 of private money into the site. He said he got his family “together” for the investment. No government money was involved. There is a new look to the entire property, with a drive-thru for the coffee, donut, muffin, and breakfast business, as well as an indoor seating area with “WiFi" High Speed Internet.

Loveland resident and Manager, Brenda Smart, said that sixteen new employees have been hired.

Radio station B-105 broadcast from the site during the grand opening ceremonies, and helped with a ribbon cutting, along with the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce.

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The Very Unpleasant Thing That God Can Ask Everything of us Sometimes

The Trina Paulus Abraham and Isaac statue is a poignant and significant piece of art. It is wretched, distressing, tragic - and beautiful. It has been stored temporarily for several years just outside of Loveland. Loveland Magazine Reporter Alana Johnson went with Paulus to an unlit garage at the Grailville Conference and Retreat Center Wednesday morning to see it for the first time. Paulus hadn’t seen her statue for several years.

Johnson, kicking aside weeds at the door, struggling to operate the key, brushing away cobwebs, and in the darkness, her eyes needed a few seconds to dilate... “Aah. Oh. Ooh,” each second, as more is revealed. “That’s incredible. It’s incredible."

Paulus:

Over here you will see a hand with the knife in it... and over here... you'll see the hand with his son. I’ve done a lot of thinking about this over the years - the great Christian mystery of the crucifixion and the resurrection and... The very unpleasant thing that God can ask everything of us sometimes... The whole mystery of why we die, and why we die so miserably sometimes... In our time it’s a very unpopular story.

 

Trina Paulus: “The pregnant time - the fuller coming of God into our hearts.”

An Interview With Trina Paulus About Advent

Trina Paulus came to Grailville in 1949 as a teenager. She said it was a magnificent change, even though the living circumstances then were extremely simple and sometimes primitive, the cultural experience was a “high art form.” She now lives lives in Montclair, New Jersey, however returned to Grailville for this Advent Season to talk about her own work, as well as Grailville’s collection of over forty Nativity scenes from around the world.

In 1972, Paulus wrote the book, Hope for the Flowers. It is now translated into many languages and there are over two million copies in print.

In talking about this particular Christian Advent season, Paulus describes the global time we are living in as a period of preparation for the great change that we know is coming, but cannot yet predict. She called it, “The  pregnant time - the fuller coming of God into our hearts and the fuller coming of God into our world”

Paulus said that the Christian Advent season is a time for all people to say, Yes to God’s call to be a chosen “We as human beings are meant to be surrendered to the will of God.”

Paulus started sculpting at the age of eight in Cleveland Heights, Ohio with mud from the creek in her back yard. She won national awards as a high-schooler.

In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO, Reporter Alana Johnson interviews Paulus in the dining hall at Grailville where Paulus has many of her Advent sculptures on display as part of their International Creche Exhibit.

Paulus says that, “We all have a priestly task in this world. To give the love of God out to the world.”

 

 

Grailville, just outside of Loveland is an environmental, education, and retreat center of The Grail, an international women's movement. Located on 300 acres, with organic gardens, hiking trails, woods, pastures, ponds, creeks, modest guest housing, and solitude.

The Grailville Store features fair-trade items, gifts, and specialty items from Grailville and Grail artists.

Learn more about Trina Paulus... Grail member, artist, sculptor, author...

To visit Grailville and see the Nativity exhibit CLICK HERE.

Meet Alexis King - Loveland's Vintage Clothing On-Line Retailer & The Organizer

 

“Lexi, Lex, Ali, Alexis... which ever!”

 

Loveland, Ohio - Is clutter your obsession? Meet Alexis King - “Lexi, Lex, Ali, Alexis... which ever,” she says.

Or... call her The Organizer. You could say it is sort of an obsession with her. Organizing is something she keeps in her life as a "way to keep stress, anxiety, and clutter down."

She also loves shopping a bargain. Especially a “Vintage” find. Something she said she learned as a child from her family.

King also has a love for fashion. She says on her blog, “I love conservative JCrew-style clothing; these simple and basic pieces go with just about anything! I absolutely love leather boots, clutches, belts, and purses - - they are such classic pieces that never seem to go out of style!”

Lexi's finds, are found in the back of closets, vintage shops around the East and Mid-West, and estate sales. She has begun selling her vintage clothing, accessories, and vintage housewares on the Web. King graduated from Loveland High School in 2006, and graduated from Morehead State University May 2011, where she obtained a Bachelors degree in Social Work and a minor in Women's Studies.

King said, “I am a thrift shopper and always have been. I always find great deals and enjoy finding awesome pieces for my own wardrobe.” Recently on a thrift visit she caught herself finding items that didn't fit. “I was running through my head of whom the item would fit and couldn't think of anyone.” She said that she hated passing up such an awesome find.

With this... She opened her on-line vintage store. She offers shoes, jewelry, purses and bags, clothes, and housewares - as well as many collectible items she finds.

Ever the creative and resourceful recent college grad, she wanted to take her enterprising skills one step further. “I want to offer to the city of Loveland and the tri-state area an opportunity to be organized.” She is charging $15 an hour to organize men's and women's closet space in hopes to help them re-find or redefine their wardrobe. King said, “I do not have any certification or degree in ‘organization’ but as a social worker I am aware of what it takes to counsel people in letting go of things, needing organization, and eliminating clutter. With this - I hope to help them get rid of a few items that they do not wear anymore as a donation to me and my vintage shop.” King said she has great references from people she has helped with her organizational skills.

King is also exploring the idea of helping families who are placing a family member in nursing homes to organize, prepare, and deal with that family members belongings. Or, estate sales - for either families that are moving, or for families that have passed away.

Speaking about herself she said, "By being organized, I am able to put more of my energy towards things I am passionate about.”

Are you ready too? Find Lexi, Lex, Ali, Alexis... which ever - at Twitter@lexisfinds, “Like” Lexi's Finds on FaceBook, and visit her On-Line Shop.

And visit her at: lexisfinds.blogger.com:

A place to read about vintage fashion tips, shop Lexi's Finds, and schedule an appointment for closet organization, a kitchen organization, a kids clutter organization, or donation pick up! Shop away and schedule your appointment to get organized TODAY!

Are you ready to shop - give Lexi's Finds a spin.

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO interview was conducted by reporter Alana Johnson at the Loveland Artists Studios on Main. In it, Alexis King shows off some of the vintage clothing and accessories she has for sale on-line at Lexi's Finds.

 

Loveland High School’s Jeff Zidron Discusses Competitive Balance in Sports

Change Not in Near Future

Loveland, Ohio - In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO Loveland High School Athletic Director, Jeff Zidron talks with Sports Reporter, Ricky Mulvey about the recent decision of the Board of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA ) that no changes be made at the current time to change the way high schools are assigned to State tournament play. Even though under the current system Loveland must compete against schools three times their size, Loveland joined others in voting against the proposed changes. Zidron explains why.

Based on data received from a survey with member school principals this fall, the Board accepted a recommendation from the OHSAA’s Competitive Balance Subcommittee that no changes be made to the current system.

Last May, the membership voted down a referendum proposal that would have allowed the OHSAA to use a new formula to assign schools to divisions. The formula, if approved, would have taken into account the school’s enrollment along with three factors, including how students are obtained (boundary factor), a socioeconomic aspect, and success in postseason play during the last four years. The Competitive Balance Subcommittee will reconvene in April 2012, but no proposal is expected to be made for member schools to vote on during the May 2012 referendum voting period.

In announcing their decision, the Board said, “The subcommittee strongly supports the OHSAA’s decision to form a Division I Committee, which will study possible solutions to the wide disparity in enrollment between the smallest and largest Division I schools that occurs within the Association’s tournament structure.” Loveland High School competes in Division I.

 

“Anybody - hop a’board" the Over-the Rhine Freedom Train

 

“There’s nothing like a friendship forged through struggle.”

 

by David Miller

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO is of Bonnie Neumeier speaking to a crowd of nearly 200 people, gathered at the Drop Inn Center on the fifteenth anniversary of the shooting death of Buddy Gray on November 15.

Gray, a founder of the Drop Inn Center on 12th Street in Cincinnati, was shot in 1996 with a hand gun in his office at the center by a mentally ill man that Buddy had taken off the streets and found an apartment for. The shooting death came after an intense hate campaign targeting Gray, with signs being posted on telephone poles that said, “Stop Buddy Gray”. The “official” excuse for shooting Buddy was that the man believed Buddy was pumping poisonous gas into the the man’s apartment. Gray was 46-years old.

Neumeier said that she walked and worked side-by-side with Buddy for twenty-three years. She said, “There’s nothing like a friendship forged through struggle.”

She describes Gray as a very intense man with great passion and soul who loved the people in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. “Over-the Rhine was in his soul, and Buddy’s soul is in this land, in this place, on this corner, in this city, and across this United States and the world.”

Neumeier also said that, “Buddy was a simple man who loved simple things. He saved his shoes so he could remember places where he had been.”

Gray once told me that he also loved Loveland, Ohio where he came to visit at Grailville and to fish on the Little Miami River near Nisbet Park.

Pointing to a long time-line stretching along the wall of the Drop Inn Center, Neumeier said that her and Buddy described the “Over-the Rhine People’s Movement” as a freedom train, and they would say to each other, “Anybody - hop a’board.” She concludes her remarks by reading a letter that Buddy had written to her about hope.

I sobbed uncontrollably the afternoon I got home from work and learned that my friend had been assassinated. My explanation for the shooting was that the shooter had lost sight of reality and was simply answering the call - the man was doing what he felt was a favor for the neighborhood - “Stop Buddy Gray”.

I knew Buddy as the man who saved countless lives, including his assassin's. His Center, was from my experience working there off-and-on for several years, a hospital of last resort. It was where hopeless, destitute, men and women ended when all the other agencies and the area’s finest families, hospitals and police departments failed. Early in the 1970's, Gray began to invite homeless people into his own home to prevent them from dying on the streets. In 1973, he began operating evening shelters in various storefronts, moving to the 12th Street location in 1978.

The Drop Inn Center works becauuse they take people from where they are - and, shelter, feed, and clothe them first. Then whenever possible, provide recovery programing, such as transitional housing, case management, medical care for physical and mental needs, and job assistance. Their doors never close.

The hospital that goes by the name, Drop Inn Center is still on 12th Street, still going strong, even stronger than ever. But, more than ever it still needs your help. Not because it’s the Christmas season, but because of the unemployment and housing crisis of the “Great Recession” and the coming of winter.

After watching this video, please visit their Web Site and learn more about the work they do. Then volunteer and send money, and place yourself into the Over-the Rhine People’s Movement time line and “Hop a’board” the Freedom Train.

 

Public Hearing on Historic Downtown November 22

Loveland, Ohio - City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 22, at 8 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall to hear public comments on the proposal to re-zone Historic Downtown.

These LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEOS are from the October 31 public hearing before the Planing and Zoning Commission on the plan.

Commission Chair, Peggy Goodwin arrived at the meeting after it began and sat in the audience during this hearing. At the previous meeting when the Commission discussed the re-zoning, she "chaired" the meeting, commented favorably on the proposal, and voted to move the process to the next phase. See related story (Did Chairwoman Goodwin Violate Ohio Ethics Law?) where Loveland Magazine asked Goodwin why she had previously cited a conflict of interest in the matter, but "chaired" this October 13 meeting. Goodwin refused to answer questions about her possible violation of Ohio's ethics laws.

At the conclusion of this Public Hearing, Commission Vice-Chairman Al Kressler confirms that Goodwin has the conflict of interest becauuse she is on the Board of the Loveland Stage Company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Proclamation of "Excellence" for Eleven Years

Loveland, Ohio - Recently, State Representative, Joe Uecker and State Board of Education Member, Jeff Hardin were at the pre-game of a recent Loveland High School football game to make presentations to the school district.

Hardin presented a banner that read, “Excellent - 11 Years.” He said that the Loveland District has received the award for eleven straight years - every year since it has been given to Ohio schools.

Uecker presented a proclamation from the Ohio General Assembly recognizing the academic achievements of the of the District.

In the LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO Hardin and Uecker talk to Loveland Magazine after presenting the banner and proclamation to school officials.

 

Matt Dowd Named Lacrosse All-American

Dayton, Ohio - Loveland High School graduate, Matt Dowd has been named a Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) All-American. The Dayton Flyer is a Junior and graduated from Loveland in 2008, where he helped take the Tigers to the finals of the State Division II championship game.

Dowd was also named to the 2011 MCLA All-Tournament Defensive Team.

$515,500 Tiger Turf Paid in Full

Loveland, Ohio - On September 30 before the kickoff of the football game at Tiger Stadium, the Loveland Athletic Boosters announced that they had paid off the debt on installing the “Tiger Turf”.

In a ceremonial “Burning the Mortgage” their debt was torn into pieces and tossed into the Fall air.

The $515,500 cost of the installation was a gift to the school system and athletes and no cost was incurred to the District budget. The campaign started in May of 2008. At that time the Boosters said, “In fact the turf will save the District money by reducing the high cost of maintaining a grass surface, and eliminate the need throughout the entire community of building more athletic playing and practice fields. The new playing surface can be used 24/7, 12 months of the year by athletic and other community events.” The turf field surface will serve over 10,000 Loveland students over its expected life-span.

In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO you will see the pre-game ceremony, and Booster President Jeff Williams and Booster Treasurer Art Jarvis talking about how the project was paid for in such a short amount of time, during the height of “The Great Recession.” Both Williams and Jarvis give credit to the generosity of the entire community.

 

Loveland Women's Varsity Soccer

by Dave Stejback

Saturday 10/8/11: The Lady Tigers went on the road to battle the Glen Este Trojans. Loveland dominated play for the entire game and due to Glen Este's injuries the game was finished in a 9 vs 9 format. Loveland scored in the 18th minute when Lauren Dusold played a through ball to Hannah Moloney who scored to put Loveland up 1-0 at halftime.  Moloney then recorded an assist in the 42nd minute when she crossed the ball to Rachel Baker who was able to chest the ball down and turn and beat the keeper far post. Corynne Swift crossed the ball to an unmarked Katie Swain who put Loveland up 3-0 in the 72nd minute. Loveland finished their scoring in the 76th minute when Katrina James took a corner kick that hit several players heads until Ariel Fischer was able to finish with a header of her own. Defensively, Dusold, Fischer, Jenna Myklebust, Maddy Jones, Leah Wood, Jessie Comorosky, Haleigh Goedde, Taylor Hoffmann and keeper Justine Perl secured the shut out. Final score Loveland 4 and Glen Este 0.

Tuesday 10/11/11: Loveland hosted an always tough Anderson squad.  At half time the game was scoreless.  Then in the 68th minute Anderson was able to penetrate on the dribble and capitalize on the scoring opportunity for the 1-0 lead.  Loveland had several good scoring opportunities through out the game but was unable to get the ball on goal.  Final score Loveland 0 and Anderson 1.

Thursday 10/13/11: Loveland rebounds and dominates over Wilmington on senior night.  At half time the following senior were recognized: Hannah Moloney, Rachel Baker, Leah Wood, Tia Ariapad, Ariel Fischer and Lauren Dusold. First to score was Fischer on a cross from Ariapad in the 5th minute. Fischer recorded her second goal at the 10 minute mark when Ariapad crossed another ball in which Moloney was able to flick diagonally forward to Fischer.  Loveland's third goal came in the 14th minute when Dusold was able to find Baker up high and she was able to turn and score. Loveland struck again in the 28th minute when Jessie Comorosky was able to slot a ball to Baker for her second goal.  In the 55th minute Sydney Dudley crossed a ball to Gaelen Stejbach who finished in the upper ninety from twenty yards out. Final goal was scored in the 65th minute by Lauren Mary with the assist from Leah Wood. Every senior recorded either a goal or an assist. Defensively Wood, Comorosky, Dusold, Jenna Myklebust, Maddy Jones, Haleigh Goedde and goal keeper Justine Perl secured the shut out. Final Loveland 6 and Wilmington 0.

Loveland received a bye in the first round of the playoffs and will play their second round game on Thursday 11/20/11 at 6:00 pm and will host the winner of McAuley vs. Western Hills.

Complete Coverage of Loveland High School's 2011 Homecoming Game and Parade

Loveland, Ohio - The Loveland Tigers proved a tough match in their Homecoming game against Glen Este. Loveland 42, Glen Este 7.

Fireworks were provided for the game by the Loveland Athletic Boosters.

At halftime, Julia Eaton and Jake Pickens were crowned 2011 Homecoming Queen and King.

 

Cam Louder gives pep talk to Tigers and urges Coach Marlatt to a victory dance.

 

Homecoming Parade Photos

 

Game Highlights and Crowning of King and Queen

 

Ricky Mulvey's Post Game Interview with Head Coach Andrew Marlatt

 

Ricky Mulvey's Post Game Wrap-up

 

Jennifer Morrison's 2011 Loveland High School Homecoming Photos

 

 

 

The Loveland, Ohio City Council Candidate Interviews

 

Attention Loveland Citizens!

 

Election Day is November 8

Polls Open From 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM

by Alana Johnson

Loveland, Ohio - It is time to Hire, Rehire or Fire some members of our city council.  That’s right, it is time to vote.  Six people are running for three open seats on Loveland City Council.  Their annual salary will be $5,300 annually starting December 2011.

But, you don’t know anything about these people?  How can you make a good decision?  Well, you can read their resume on Smart Voter (click on the link conveniently provided on this page.

OR just sit back and watch these LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO interviews.  Hear them tell you, in their own words, their priorities and qualifications are for this job. 

Watch the videos, it’s easy and fun.  Then, make your voice heard…VOTE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Todd Osborne is also running for city council, but declined interview.

 

You can learn more about each candidate from The League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati who provide a list of candidates for office and provide a questionir for each candidate to complete.

 Candidate Web Sites

Angie Settell

Mark Fitzgerald

Barry Kuhn

Gary Stouder (None)

Paulette Leeper (None)

 

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For a complete list of what candidates and issues will appear on your local ballot, you can also consult your local county board of elections

P&Z to Hear Public on New Historic Downtown Re-Zoning Proposal

Did Chairwoman Goodwin Violate Ohio Ethics Law?

Refused to Answer Questions

by David Miller

Loveland, Ohio - At a “Special Meeting” of the Loveland Planing and Zoning Commission (P&Z) on October 13, two “Special Public Hearings” were set to be held on Monday, October 31st at 7:30 PM at City Hall.

One is for the public to comment on Case No. 11-21, a newly, proposed Special Planning District 15 in the Downtown Historic District. This is the Griewe Development Group’s second attempt to change the zoning of Historic Downtown to allow him to build “high end, boutique” apartments and commercial space. His first attempt was turned down by City Council on September 11.

You can review the new proposal by downloading this .pdf file: Download Downtown_SPD_Revised_10-11-2011-1

You can also watch the discussion at the Commission’s meeting on October 13, including developer Rick Griewe’s presentation in the LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO below.

The other public hearing is for residents to comment on Case No. 11-22 Zoning Text Amendment, Regulation of Internet Cafés. No information is readily available on the City Web Site about this hearing or zoning change.

Loveland Magazine was at the P&Z Special Meeting on October 13. This is the meeting where City officials refused for 4 days to release the agenda or reveal the purpose of that meeting until only 28 hours before it convened even though the meeting was already on the City Calendar. Loveland Magazine was told on October 12 by the City Building and Zoning Coordinator, Eva Parker that she was not going to release the information. She said, “I did not feel it was appropriate to share information before it was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the public.” Parker is the City's highest level administrator for planning and zoning matters.

Read previous story: City Hall Reveals Purpose of "Special" Zoning Meeting Set for Tomorrow.

After the meeting last week, Chairwoman Peggy Goodwin was asked if she would answer questions on camera. She declined. After the camera was removed she appeared to be ready to take questions. However, after hearing the first question, she said, “I am not going to respond to your questions.”

Previously, on September August 1 when Griewe made his first attempt to re-zone Historic Loveland, Goodwin turned the meeting over to Vice-Chair, Al Kressler, citing a potential conflict of interest because she is on the Advisory Council to the Loveland Stage Company. She then took a seat in the audience. Assistant City Manager Gary Vidmar at the same meeting further clarified that Goodwin would not be able to chair the meeting nor take part in discussing the rezoning because of the potential conflict of interest. Again, on August 9, Goodwin recused herself from discussions and voting on the rezoning. The Stage Company Theater is directly adjacent to the acreage Griewe wants to re-zone. Councilman, David Bednar and Goodwin have both cited the same Stage Company positions as a potential conflict of interest. Bednar continues to leave the council table when Historic Downtown is being discussed at council meetings, including the council meeting just the night before. Both he and Goodwin are currently listed on the Stage Company Web Site as members of their Advisory Council.

Stage Company officials have expressed concerns for years about how the development of this area of Historic Downtown might negatively effect parking for their patrons.

After the meeting had adjourned, Goodwin was asked whether anything had changed since the last meetings that would now allow her to preside over the discussions - and cast a vote on the matter. She was also asked, “Did you just forget that you weren't supposed to be doing this?” She refused to answer. She was also asked if she had received a new legal opinion that would now allow her to be involved with voting on the re-zoning. She refused to answer, saying, “My discussion with you is closed.”

Goodwin was also asked when she first knew about the Special Meeting, and when she first knew the subject of the meeting. Loveland code would presumably require that Goodwin be involved in calling and setting the agenda for a “Special” P&Z meeting, however Parker told Loveland Magazine that she did not share the agenda with the Commission until the day before the meeting was held. Goodwin again refused to answer any questions.

After Griewe made his presentation last week, he told Loveland Magazine that he knew about the meeting date and subject, “About two weeks ago.”

During the meeting, Goodwin described the plan to her fellow commissioners and Griewe as having a great deal of flexibility, “Which is good.” She also said that where Griewe wants to built the commercial space “makes sense.” She chaired the meeting, led the discussions, and also asked the Commission to convene the “Special Public Hearing” on Griewe’s rezoning proposal scheduled for October 31 - and cast a “Yes” vote.

Excerpts from: ETHICS IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS

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The Ohio Ethics Commission

The Ohio Ethics Law was originally enacted in 1973 to promote confidence in government. The law: establishes a code of conduct making it illegal for state and local public officials and employees to take official action if they have certain conflicts of interest...

Misuse of Official Position
A public official or employee may not use, or authorize the use of, his public position to benefit himself or others in circumstances that create a conflict of interest where his objectivity could be impaired. This is a general restatement of one of the most important prohibitions in the Ethics Law.

Public officials and employees must avoid situations in which they might gain personally as a result of the decisions they make or influence as public servants. For example, a public official who owns property and profits by influencing his public agency to buy that property would likely be in violation of this prohibition. A public official or employee is also prohibited from using his position to benefit others, such as business associates and family members, because his relationship with those individuals could impair his objectivity in his public duties.

PENALTIES
All of the provisions of the Ethics Law are criminal prohibitions. Most of the provisions, including the conflict of interest prohibitions, are first degree misdemeanors, punishable by a maximum fine of $1000, a maximum prison term of six months, or both. However, certain provisions of the public contract prohibitions are fourth degree felonies, punishable by a maximum fine of $2500, a maximum prison term of eighteen months, or both.

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO is from the October 13 Meeting that Goodwin chaired - and the new proposal for Historic Downtown.