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Keenan - Zabala

David and Joyce Keenan of Springboro are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Breanna Keenan to Omar David Bolivar Zabala, the son of Omar Bolivar and Gina Zabala of Barranquilla, Colombia.

Breanna is a 2002 graduate of Oakwood High School and received a degree in biology and chemistry from Elon University in North Carolina. She is applying to medical school for the fall of 2007.

Omar David is a 2000 graduate of Colegio Americano. He received a degree in mechanical engineering from Universidad Auponoma del Zarib. Omar is presently pursuing a Master’s of Divinity at the United Theological Seminary and working at the Sidney Presbyterian Church.

A February wedding will be held at Fairmont Presbyterian Church in Kettering. An additional celebration will be held in Barranquilla in July. The couple will reside in Dayton.

Husted sworn in as 94th Ohio House Speaker

Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted (R- Kettering) took the oath of office last week as a state representative and as speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.

Marking the occasion, Husted addressed his fellow members of the House and identified top priorities for the coming legislative session.

Among them, Husted said he remains focused on growing Ohio’s economy by enacting a fiscally responsible budget that lowers the tax burden on earning and investing in Ohio.

Additionally, Husted outlined his desire to strengthen education by setting standards and focusing educational investments on improving math, science and technology skills.

“Our education system must become a driver of our economy, not just a contributor to it. We must change the way we spend, how much we spend and how we deliver services across the educational spectrum,” Husted said. “We must emphasize science, technology, engineering and math skills because these are the skills most in demand in the new economy.”

Husted additionally emphasized the importance of teamwork, and recognized the Ohio House Republican leadership team for the 127th General Assembly.  
Husted, who represents the 37th Ohio House District, including Dayton, Kettering, Moraine, Oakwood, Miamisburg, West Carrollton and Miami Township, keeps a home in Kettering with his wife Tina and son Alex.

Shone-Baker to continue ELAN tradition

Julie Shone-Baker has assumed leadership of ELAN Women’s Wear. Shone-Baker worked with her late mother, Laverne Shone, for 25 of the store’s 29 years. According to Ms. Shone, the store will maintain its commitment to bring New York and Euro-based fashion trends to the Kettering store.

Shone-Baker is also known for producing fashion runway shows over the past decade for non-profit fundraisers put on by the Dayton Opera Guild, Dayton Art Institute and Women’s Wellness. She plans to expand ELAN’s and her own community involvement in the future.

Holiday Decorating winners

The following are winners of Oakwood’s Holiday Decorating for 2006. There is a winner in each of the five districts for both the day scene using natural or natural-looking materials, and the night scene for using lights or spots:

District A
Night - 269 Northview, Gus & Sharon Liapis
Day - 216 Lookout, The Dickerson Family

District B
Night - 64 E. Dixon, The Faulkner Family
Day – 140 E. Dixon, Dave & Joanne, Martina, Kate, Michaela and Ellie Cronin

District C
Night – 405 Corona, Jim & Jenny McKinnon
Day – 133 Lonsdale Ave., Tom & Mary Williams

District D
Night – 255 Hadley Ave., Lisa Adler-Bacon  & Adam Bacon
Day – 216 Monteray Ave., Joe & Suzanne Mitolo

District E
Night – 930 Harman Ave., Jill & Andy Grace & Hannah Waibel
Day – 137 W. Peach Orchard, Kurt & Trina Maschino

Multi-Family
Night – 1231 Schantz, Tom and Lee Proudfoot; 45 Dellwood, Travis & Amanda Koch
Day – 215-217 Oakwood Ave., Michael & Sonya Goecke

Business
Night – 2306 Far Hills Ave., Park Avenue Antiques, Ellen Brannigan
Day – 2524 Far Hills Ave., Talbots, Angela McCracken, Mgr.

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