Faris inducted into broadcasters’ Hall of Fame

On Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, Kim Faris was inducted into “The Radio/Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame of Ohio in Akron, Ohio”.

Kim Faris recently celebrated 27 years on the air in Dayton Radio! Kim, who has lived in Dayton most of her life, started at Z-93 (formerly WJAI) in January 1979. Kim has crossed over from the AM to FM dial working at both Z-93 and its sister station 1410 WING. Over the years, she has had the opportunity to work with many talented broadcasters, including local radio legend, Steve Kirk, who Kim considers her mentor.

When Z-93 first went on the air in March 1984, Kim started on the midday show. She was soon promoted to the Z-93 Morning Show where she had the chance to work with the likes of Jeff Wicker, Joe Mama, Sandy Collins and Jack Pohl, just to name a few. Currently Kim can be heard middays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 92.9-Z-93.

Kim also plays an active part in the community. She was honored by the Montgomery County Commissioners with a County Proclamation making it “Kim Faris Day” on the 20th anniversary of her on-air debut. Kim also volunteers many of her hours on behalf of non-profit organizations throughout the Dayton area, including Project Read, The Walk for Women’s Wellness, We Care Arts and The MDA, The Noble Circle Project, and The Other Place. Kim is now in the process of raising money and awareness on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Greater Dayton Stars Celebrity Challenge.

Kim Faris grew up in Dayton and graduated from Oakwood High School in 1975. She attended and completed her degrees at Cazenovia College in New York and Bowling Green State University where she earned her B.S. in Broadcast Journalism.

Dayton Area Board of Realtors officials elected
Georgiana Nye to be board president for 2007

Results of the recent election for officers and directors of the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® were announced at the Board’s fifteenth Annual Membership Appreciation Luncheon held October 19th at the Dayton Marriott.

Georgiana Nye, who currently serves as President-Elect, will become President of the Board January 1, 2007. She has been a member of the REALTOR® organization for 22 years and is an associate partner with Coldwell Banker Heritage’s Kettering Office.

Debra White, broker/owner of the Beavercreek and Centerville RE/MAX Resources offices, was elected President-Elect. She will automatically become President in 2008. Debra has been a member for 21 years and currently serves as Treasurer of the Board.

In June, as required by the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® Constitution, the Board of Directors elected Harry Vearn, a member of the Board of Directors, to the position of 2007 Treasurer. Harry, a member for 26 years, is associated with Irongate’s Kettering office.

REALTORS® elected to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors beginning in January 2007 are Lisa Arzate, an associate partner with Coldwell Banker Heritage; Nancy Farkas, associated with Prudential Residenz; Brent Moore, associated with Prudential Residenz and Russ Wiessinger, broker associate with Irongate, Inc. Russ Wiessinger and Brent Moore currently serve on the Board and will begin their second three-year term.

REALTORS® serving unexpired terms on the board are Sham Reddy, associated with RE/MAX Metro; Dennis Terry, associated with Coldwell Banker Heritage; Jan Vargo, associated with Coldwell Banker Heritage; Ed Griffith associated with Irongate, Inc.; Deb McQuiston, associated with Coldwell Banker Heritage; Guy Roth associated with Big Hill GMAC and Howard Schumacher, associated with Irongate, Inc. Dale Berry, associated with the Centerville office of Irongate, Inc., will continue to serve on the board as Immediate Past President.

Retiring directors are Tom Fortener, associate broker with Coldwell Banker Heritage; Lois Schikner, associate partner Coldwell Banker Heritage and Phil Sparks, broker/owner Woodbourne Real Estate.

Schaller runs Chicago Marathon for 70th birthday

Pictured, left to right: Garry Shumaker, Anil Bhambhani, Heidi Schaller and her father, Walter.

Walter Schaller celebrated his 70th birthday by running the Chicago Marathon. He ran it with his daughter, Heidi Schaller of N.Y.C. (OHS Class of ’99) and his son-in-law Garry Shumaker of Chicago. Walter and Garry’s time was 3 hours, 58 minutes. Heidi, who was a four time state qualifier for O.H.S. cross country and track, sailed past both of them with a time of 3 hours, 33 minutes, thus qualifying for the Boston Marathon. She runs with the New York Harriers Club in her spare time.

Lohmeyer earns CMPE certification

Dan Lohmeyer, MBA, MHSA, CMPE, Chief Operating Officer for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Consultants, Inc. has earned the professional designation of Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) from the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). ACMPE formally recognized this accomplishment at the ACMPE business meeting in October in Las Vegas, NV.

The designation demonstrates that Lohmeyer has achieved board certification  
in medical practice management by his passing rigorous essay and objective examinations assessing a broad     scope of medical practice management skill sets, as   well as completion of a presentation at a national seminar and 50 hours of continuing education credit.

Lohmeyer holds a BS degree in computer design from the Air Force Academy, an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, and a masters degree in Health Services Administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati. He also serves as a trustee for the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirement System.

Celebrating 100 years of life

Troop 727 went to Sunrise in Halloween costumes to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mr. Johnson. They each wrote a birthday card to him and read it to him that afternoon. They each asked a question about his life the past 100 years!

Juniors include: Ellie, Samantha, Anne Marie, Erin, Daisy, Libby, Colleen, Elizabeth Wood, and brother Michael.

Election 2006______________________________

Montgomery County 2006 General Election Candidates

Ohio  Governor

Rep J. Kenneth Blackwell
Ind Robert  Fitrakis
Ind Bill  Peirce
Dem Ted  Strickland

Ohio  Attorney General 

Dem Marc  Dann
Rep Betty  Montgomery

Ohio Auditor of State

Dem Barbara  Sykes
Rep Mary  Taylor

Ohio  Secretary of State 

Dem Jennifer L. Brunner
Dem John A. Eastman
Rep Greg  Hartmann
Rep Timothy J. Kettler    

Ohio  Treasurer of State 

Dem Richard  Cordray
Rep Sandra  O’Brien

Federal  Senator

Dem Sherrod  Brown
Rep Mike  DeWine

3rd District  House of Representatives

Dem Richard  Chema
Rep Michael R. Turner

8th Congressional  House of Representatives

Rep John A. Boehner
Dem Mort  Meier

Senate 5th District - State Senator

Rep Don McLaurin
Dem Tom  Roberts

House of Representatives 36th District -  State Representative

Rep Arlene J. Setzer
Dem Beverly  Smith

House of Representatives 37th District - State Representative

Rep Jon  Husted

Montgomery County  Commissioner

Rep Charles  Curran
Dem Dan Foley

Commissioner

Rep Dixie J. Allen
Dem Judy  Dodge

Montgomery County Auditor

Dem Karl L. Keith
Rep Seth  Morgan
3rd District  State Board of Education
 Mike  Anagnostou
Thomas W. Gunlock
Susan M. Haverkos
James K. Uphoff

Ohio Justice of Supreme Court (1/1/07)

Terrence  O’Donnell
William Michael O’Neill      

Ohio Justice of Supreme Court (1/2/07)

Robert R. Cupp
Ben  Espy    

2nd District Court of Appeals  Court of Appeals  

Thomas J. Grady    

Montgomery County  Common Pleas Judge

Michael L. Tucker

Montgomery County  Common Pleas Judge 

Tim  O’Connell
Margaret R. Young    

Montgomery County  Common Pleas Judge 

Jeffrey E. Froelich      

Montgomery County  Common Pleas Judge 

Dennis J. Langer

Montgomery County  Common Pleas Judge 

Gregory F. Singer

Common Pleas Judge - Domestic 

Denise Martin Cross      

Montgomery County  Common Pleas Judge - Domestic

Judy  King      

Montgomery County  Common Pleas Judge – Juvenile

Nick  Kuntz    

Montgomery County  County Court Judge

James A. Hensley, Jr.    

Montgomery County  County Court

Judge James D. Piergies

Official questions and issues ballot 2006

CITY OF OAKWOOD ISSUE
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal)

A Majority Affirmative Vote Is Necessary For Passage

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the City of Oakwood for the purpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding 2.72 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.272 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a period of 5 years, commencing in 2006, first due in calendar year 2007.

OHIO BALLOT ISSUES
Full ballot wording can be obtained from the following website:
www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/ElectionsVoter/CurrentElection.aspx?Section=2001

State Issue 1

REFERENDUM ON AMENDED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 7
(Submitted by Referendum Petition)

Shall certain measures from Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 7 to reform Ohio’s Workers’
Comp Law be approved?
Amended Substitute Senate Bill No. 7 makes changes to Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation Law.

State Issue 2

Proposed Constitutional Amendment - Minimum Wage
(Proposed by Initiative Petition)

To adopt Section 34a of Article II of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

Except as provided in this section, every employer shall pay their employees a wage rate of not less than six dollars and eighty-five cents per hour beginning January 1, 2007. On the thirtieth day of each September, beginning in 2007, this state minimum wage rate shall be increased effective the first day of the following January by the rate of inflation for the twelve month period prior to that September according to the consumer price index or its successor index for all urban wage earners and clerical workers for all items as calculated by the federal government rounded to the nearest five cents. SEE REMAINDER OF BALLOT LANGUAGE AT

State Issue 3
Proposed Constitutional Amendment - Gambling and college scholarships

This amendment to the Constitution would:

Permit up to 31,500 slot machines at seven horse racing tracks and at two Cleveland non-track locations.  

Permit expanded gaming in the four Cuyahoga County locations if approved by the county’s voters.  

Distribute the revenues as follows:

55% to the slot and casino owners and operators.

30% to the Board of Regents for college scholarships and grants to eligible students and administration of the program.

The remaining revenues to be divided among local governments, race tracks for purse money, gambling addiction services, and the Gaming Integrity Commission.

State Issue 4

Proposed Constitutional Amendment - Restrict smoking places - Smoke Less
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
(Proposed by Initiative Petition)
To adopt Section 12 of Article XV of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

This proposed amendment would prohibit smoking in enclosed areas except tobacco stores, private residences or nonpublic facilities, separate smoking areas in restaurants, most bars, bingo and bowling facilities, separated areas of hotels and nursing homes, and race tracks. The amendment would invalidate retroactively any ordinance or local law in effect, and would prohibit the future adoption of any ordinance or local law to the extent such ordinance or law prohibited smoking or tobacco products in anyplace exempted by the amendment.

State Issue 5

Proposed Law – Prohibit smoking in places of employment and most public places - Smoke Free

(A) No proprietor of a public place or place of employment, except as permitted in section 3794.03 of this chapter, shall permit smoking in the public place or place of employment or in the areas directly or indirectly under the control of the proprietor immediately adja
cent to locations of ingress or egress to the public place or place of employment.

(B) A proprietor of a public place or place of employment shall ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter any area in which smoking is prohibited under this chapter through entrances, windows, ventilation systems, or other means.

(C) No person or employer shall discharge, refuse to hire, or in any manner retaliate against an individual for exercising any right, including reporting a violation, or performing any obligation under this chapter.

(D) No person shall refuse to immediately discontinue smoking in a public place, place of employment, or establishment, facility or outdoor area declared nonsmoking under section 3794.05 of this chapter when requested to do so by the proprietor or any employee of an employer of the public place, place of employment or establishment, facility or outdoor area.

(E) Lack of intent to violate a provision of this chapter shall not be a defense to a violation.

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