The Loveland Police Division is partnering with the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to encourage motorists to buckle up. Seat belts are the single most effective piece of safety equipment in a vehicle, yet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration observational studies show that nearly one out of five Americans still fail to wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle.

Increased law enforcement activity will be conducted during the 2012 Click It or Ticket mobilization period from May 21 – June 3. “Seat belts clearly save lives. Unfortunately, too many motorists still fail to wear their seat belt, so we are going to be actively encouraging seat belt use. Officers will be enforcing seat belt laws and issuing citations for those not buckled up” said Loveland Police Chief Tim Sabransky. According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, in 2010 State of Ohio residents used a seat belt 83 percent of the time. Our goal for 2012 is to increase that percentage to 88 percent.

The City of Loveland is pleased to announce the hiring of Harry Holbert as the City’s Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Official.

Mr. Holbert will work part-time for the City of Loveland in 2012 as a contracted official, enforcing the City’s property maintenance code for residential and commercial properties throughout the community. The City enforces a property maintenance code in order to maintain a safe, healthy and attractive community.

Loveland residents and property owners are encouraged to report property maintenance violations to Mr. Holbert by using the property maintenance service request action line link located on the City’s website at www.lovelandoh.com, or by calling him at 774-3043.

On Saturday, May 19, 2012, Epiphany United Methodist Church will have their first Blessing of the Bikes.

We were so disappointed to find out the City of Loveland had to drop the concert series. The budget finally got too tight to hold onto the series, so we at AllAroundLoveland.com decided someone needed to step up and do something. That someone was us. We know how much the residents and business owners enjoy having city events, so we set out to try to make it possible for these types of events to continue to flourish. We spent hours on the phone with city officials like Misty Cheshire and Michelle Knowland and even sat down with city manager Tom Carroll. We were so excited by their passion and their expertise. They were so helpful at every stage. We have even been able to secure the city sponsorship without costing the city any new dollars, which is something we worked hard to do.

Hometown Loveland, Inc. has been created to have a place where businesses can donate funds to support the Concert Series and other projects we are pursuing in the future. We believe the city needs family friendly events that continue to offer a cultural perspective and create a safe environment. The concerts are scheduled for June 3, 10, July 15, 29 and August 12, 26, all Sunday afternoons. The concerts will offer two bands each, and run from 5:30-8:30 each week at Nisbet Park Amphitheater in downtown Loveland. We are trying to create an event that families can come and enjoy together. In doing that, we are speaking with restaurants about creating a picnic-like dinner and will offer a few non-profits the opportunity to provide food onsite. We will also provide games for the families.

We have already had some businesses offer sponsorships and we are almost capable of accepting them. We should be ready by the week of May 14. It’s been a lot of planning, but it’s been worth it. We will be approaching a lot of businesses this week and have tried to offer sponsorship levels that allow even small businesses or residents can meet. We are trying for 501c3 status for Hometown Loveland, Inc. to make it even easier to attract support.

Information for the summer concerts will soon be available at LovelandSummerConcertSeries.com.

We arrived in Loveland in 2009 and one of the first things we noticed was the damaged Stage Company. As we got to know the people of Loveland it became quite clear there was a love of the actors and the institution. There was a collective ache in the heart of Loveland.

We saw the community come alive when the repairs were completed. The show must go on they say. There were a lot of very excited patrons and actors as the community attempted to step back into the theater and continue a great tradition. And continue they did. The fire occurred on October 20, 2008 and even though they continued productions in area facilities, the return of their home theater was something they tirelessly worked for. In November 2009, barely a year after the fire, the company opened Miss Saigon in their newly rebuilt theater. We did not attend that show, but we understand it was magnificent.

That brings up an interesting point. We attended our first production at Loveland Stage Company (“The Producers”) and were given the chance to take some photos at the dress rehearsal. We had such a great time, the actors were confident, well spoken and sang very well. The dancers did a great job. Even the stage crew was well organized and did a very good job lighting the different scenes. We are including some of the shots below. Unfortunately, we waited so long to see a production in our wonderful town theater.

We wondered if perhaps others in the community were not aware of the talent we have here in Loveland. We wanted to make sure our readers knew about the next show coming up very soon. The Fantastiks is opening May 11th and you might want to get your tickets now. I understand the shows frequently sell out and tickets are hard to come by. Make sure you get yours now! If The Fantastiks isn’t your cup of tea, The Loveland Stage Company does 2-3 different shows every season so keep your eyes and ears open!

The Producers

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Don’t miss the opportunity to compete in the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Valentine Card Design Contest. All Tri-State area artists, photographers, students, and interested persons are encouraged to participate by designing a card which pertains to love and Valentine’s Day, then attach the cachet bearing our signature slogan, “There is nothing in this world so sweet as love”, and submit the original artwork to the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce.

The deadline is November 16, but don’t wait until the last minute and be caught in the holidays rush. Submit your design now – your artwork will be held until the deadline and you won’t have to hurry. It’s not too early – start your design now! All submittals should be sent to:

The winning card design will be unveiled at the Valentine Kick-off on January 5, 2013 and will be the official 2013 Valentine card. The card will be for sale at several Loveland area businesses, stores, and other locations. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your design displayed for everyone to admire. We look forward to receiving your work of art!

For further information, feel free to contact: Jodi K. Inabnitt, President/CEO or Tracy Cole, Office Manager or visit the chamber website.

On January 25, 2012, my fiancé, Todd Jones, passed away at the age of 51. Todd loved his Loveland roots. He was also known and loved by many from Loveland.

Todd’s nephew and best bud, Lucas Andersson, is 14 years old and is on the Autism spectrum. On Sunday, June 3, 2012, Mama Vita’s Restaurant will host the 1st Annual Todd Jones Memorial Golf Outing for Autism at the Hickory Woods Golf Course in Loveland, OH. Cost is $80.00/golfer. Deadline to register is May 18, 2012. Space is limited, so register early!! A cookout & silent auction will follow the outing at the Miami Boat Club in Miamiville, OH.

In Todd’s memory, all proceeds raised will go to Safe Haven Farms in Monroe, OH. Safe Haven Farms is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization offering residential, day and community services for individuals on the Autism spectrum. It provides a variety of meaningful living, working, learning and leisure activities in a safe and accepting farm environment, where every individual is respected as a valued and contributing community member.

Please join us to golf, be a hole sponsor for $100.00, make a donation, and/or contribute an auction item. You may make monetary donations at any PNC Bank c/o the Todd A. Jones Memorial Fund. Please mail auction items to:

Wanda Poling
1717 Old Farm Drive
Loveland, OH 45140-8096

Contact us to register or with any questions: Todd Driscoll @ 513-675-9051 or Wanda Poling @ 513-509-1889.

We look forward to seeing you at the 1st Annual Golf Outing in Todd’s Memory! And, if you don’t golf, please come to the Miami Boat Club for food and entertainment starting at 4:00 pm (for a $10.00 dontaion).

This post was submitted by Wanda Poling.

Wump Mucket Puppets have nine fun filled puppet shows for children and their families to enjoy together this summer.

Created and performed by puppeteer Terrence Burke, the Wump Mucket Puppets’ show is presented in a variety show format with a cast of hand made puppet characters inspired by mysterious creatures including a sea serpent named Cyril, a sasquatch called Coleman, and a strange space alien known as G’Wazzl.

The fast-paced production runs 30 minutes and includes original songs, jokes, silly skits and live audience interaction. The puppet show is family friendly and appropriate for all ages.
Wump Mucket Puppets will make three appearances in Loveland this year:
Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m., Julian’s Deli, 200 W. Loveland Ave.
Sunday, July 15, 2 p.m., Julian’s Deli, 200 W. Loveland Ave.
Sunday, Sept.16, 2 p.m., Julian’s Deli, 200 W. Loveland Ave.

Time to mark the Calendar! May 8th the Loveland Farmer’s Market will ring the bell for the first time in 2012!

They have been anxiously awaiting the return of Spring, that time when they start the yearly ritual of planting the food that will be served on the plates of many Loveland residents. They will lovingly sow and nurture the plants until they deliver them to you. There will be baking and churning, harvesting and butchering just to bring you the best of what you want and need. Here is a list of the hard working vendors for 2012.

This year, make sure you get down to the Farmers’ Market to do your grocery shopping, but enjoy the day in downtown. Tano’s Bistro is bringing back their popular twosday tastings from 4-6 every Tuesday, offering 2 wines and 2 tastes each week. This year, starting in June, Cafe 45140 will be holding a prix fixe every Tuesday evening, where Tami and Joe will peruse the weeks offerings and create a dinner meal from what they pick up at the Market. That should be a very interesting event. Make sure to take advantage of your bike trail as well, whether you bike, skate or simply walk the trail it’s a great way to work up an appetite!

AllAroundLoveland.com welcomes back the Farmer’s Market, we missed you!

Residents of Loveland may notice a more picturesque environment throughout the Loveland area this week. The Loveland segment of the Cincinnati-wide Great American Cleanup sponsored by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful was a great success in spite of muddy conditions and threatening rain.

41 volunteers including a large number of boy scouts turned out to collect roughly 40 bags of litter throughout the Loveland area. Prizes included a shopping cart out in the middle of the Connector Trail between Phillips and Kiwanis parks, 5 tires and a 200+ pound propane tank by the Little Miami River.

Thanks to all who volunteered and braved cold, wet and muddy to make the Loveland clean-up a great success!

AllAroundLoveland.com joins in with the city to thank all of the volunteers!