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Cox resigns from Loveland council Marika Lee mlee1@communitypress.com
Long-time city of Loveland employee, former mayor and councilwoman, Linda Cox announced her resignation from council in a letter sent Feb. 1. Cox was serving her second term on Loveland City Council, which was to end in December 2017. “It is with some sadness, but mostly happiness, that I tell you that after several months of consideration and discussion with my family and friends, I have submitted my resignation
as a Loveland city council member,” Cox wrote in the letter. She declined to comment further. Her resignation went into effect Jan. 31. Cox worked in Loveland City Hall for 17 years as a clerk of council and in the city manager’s office before running for council in 2009. She served as mayor from 2013-2015. City Manager Dave Kennedy said Cox, who was mayor when he started working for the city, made the transition easier for him and had a wealth of past knowledge about the city. “I don’t know that you will
find someone more committed to the city of Loveland, which is evident through her many years of public service and volunteering. I wish her the best in a welldeserved retirement,” Kennedy said. Cox is also the 2009 Valentine Lady, which is an honor given to Loveland residents who show outstanding dedication to the city. She also worked in the Loveland City Schools as a secretary to the principal at Loveland Middle School and Loveland High School. “And so many more things she does without seeking pub-
because licity she is that type of caring, generous person. We owe her our gratitude and thanks for all she has done for our city,” Vice Cox Angie Mayor Settell said. Councilwoman Pam Gross said Cox has shown superior leadership as a councilwoman and mayor. “Her stewardship throughout the years has continued moving our city foward. She leads by example with hard
work, dedication and respect. Her love for this city is evident in everything she does,” Gross said. According to the Loveland city charter, council will have 30 days to fill Cox’s vacant seat by a majority vote. If council fails to fill the vacancy within 30 days, Mayor Mark Fitzgerald will make an appointment. Council’s next meeting is Feb. 9. This is the eighth resignation the city has received in less than a month. After resident Donna Bednar was not re-appointed to See COX, Page 2A
Music, dance take stage for LHS Showfest 2016 Chuck Gibson
LOVELAND 2016 SHOWFEST
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Loveland Show Choirs Showfest 2016 will feature the choreographed singing and dancing of 18 show choirs competing for grand champion honors Feb. 12-Feb. 13at Loveland High School. The annual event hosted by Loveland’s show choirs By Request, Allure, and Revolution begins competition Friday at 6:30 p.m. The Loveland Middle School show choir Revolution hosts the six middle school competition throughout the evening. As hosts, the Loveland show choirs do not compete, but perform an exhibition of their competition routine during the evening. The Loveland High School show choirs By Request and Allure host day two of 2016 Showfest featuring performances by 12 high school show choirs beginning Saturday at 10 a.m. Among the 12 show choirs competing for grand champion honors will be students representing high schools from all around Ohio and Indiana. The Show Cards of Colerain High School, already winner of grand champi-
HOSTED BY LOVELAND'S BY REQUEST, ALLURE AND REVOLUTION
THANKS TO SHANE HARDEN
See SHOWFEST, Page 2A
Loveland show choir By Request hosts the 2016 Showfest competition with Allure and Revolution Feb. 12 and 13.
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» Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13, at Loveland High School, 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland » 6:30 p.m. Friday evening: Six middle school show choirs compete. » 10 a.m. Saturday: 12 high school groups compete throughout the day and evening. Ticket prices: $25 – Entire weekend pass; $15 – Friday night only; $15 – Saturday morning/ afternoon prelims only; $20 – Saturday prelims and finals - $20; $10 – Finals only Saturday evening. More about Loveland show choirs at: www.lovelandshowchoirs.org. More show choir competitions information at: www.showchoir.com.
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