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Engagement______________________________ Timko - Conner
Moriah Lynn Timko, a 2002 Oakwood High School graduate, is to be married to Dr. Ronald C. Conner, of Orrville, Ohio. Ms. Timko is the daughter of Leonard Timko of Dayton, Ohio and Phyllis Timko of Blair, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Akron in 2005 in an accelerated B.S./M.D. program. She will graduate from the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine with a Doctorate of Medicine in May 2008. Ms. Timko will pursue a residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Conner, son of Ronald Conner and Rhonda Ramsdell of Orrville, Ohio, is also a graduate of the University of Akron and recently graduated from NEOUCOM. He is currently an Internal Medicine resident physician at Akron City Hospital and will pursue a career in Cardiology. A spring wedding is planned. The couple will reside in Akron, Ohio. Engagement______________________________ Wells - Askew
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Oakwood High School Class of 2002 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from the University of Dayton. The prospective groom graduated from North Olmstead High School in 2002. Mr. Askew also graduated from the University of Dayton with Bachelor of Arts degree in History. The couple plans an August 25, 2007 wedding and reception at the Country Club of the North in Beavercreek, Ohio. A relaxing honeymoon in Mexico is planned. Dr. Craig Thiele joins CareSource Group
Dr. Thiele brings more than 16 years of clinical leadership experience with a strong background in case and disease management. Before joining CareSource Management Group, Dr. Thiele served as Senior Director of Clinical Affairs for Health Solutions Group, United Health Group. Health Solutions group is comprised of three United Health Group companies, Optum, CAN and United Resource Networks. Prior to that, he served as National Medical Executive for Optum. He practiced medicine in the Dayton area for over 10 years as an internal medicine specialist and hospitalist as well as serving in medical director roles for a subacute facility, an intermediate care facility for the developmentally impaired and Warren County, Ohio’s MRDD program. Dr. Thiele received his clinical training at the Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine. He received his bachelor’s degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Oakwood educator releases children’s book
Dr. Robert Cikraji, and his wife, Kaori, have been studying and promoting interest in this site for fifteen years. Dr. Cikraji has written scientific books about Chichen Itza, and last year presented a scientific lecture involving the giant pyramid to the Ohio Academy of Science, which met at the University of Dayton. They have studied on site and in Mexico, and their lectures and programs about Chichen Itza, have been sponsored by such organizations as the Mexican consulate in Fukuoka Japan, American Airlines and the Japanese Travel Bureau. The Cikrajis have a strong interest in education. They have worked with children in both Mexico and Japan, introducing them to the Mayan culture, many times through the medium of classical music and art of their own native cultures. Through their interests in both education and Chichen Itza they have created a unique system of teaching a second language to children, using what Dr. Cikraji calls “interlinear formatting,” with Chichen Itza as subject. Interlinear formatting, according to Dr. Cikrajis, presents a phrase on one line, and a translation into the second language directly under the original. For example, to quote a one-line sentence from one of the books: Spanish It has many large steps leading to the top Tiene grandes escalones para llegar hasta arriva Japanese ...where there is a small room for windows.
According to Cikraji, this method of seeing the word order and vocabulary of one language translated directly below the original has produced excellent learning results. The books have been published in both Spanish/English and Dr. Cikraji is a University of Dayton graduate who is retired from college teaching. He and his wife, Kaori, moved to Oakwood from Oberlin, Ohio last year with Dr. Cikraji’s wife, Kaori Cikraji, writes for a quarterly Japanese magazine. Recently she contributed an article about Nancy Brads, Oakwood’s Smith School principal, whose teaching philosophy Cikrajie admires. The piece appeared in the July, 2007 issue of the magazine, along with Brad’s picture. 3 receive Civic Leadership and Community Service Awards from Oakwood Rotary Club
Prior to bestowing the Community Service Award, Rotary President Norbert Klopsch introduces Cathy Blum and Lin Rich. The Rotary Club of Oakwood recently presented Civic Leadership and Community Service Awards. At their July 27 meeting, Rotary Club President Norbert Klopsch presented the Community Service Award to Cathy Blum and Lin Rich. The Community Service Award goes to a city employee or employees who have distinguished themselves by their contribution to the Oakwood community. The Oakwood Rotary Club makes this award to encourage and recognize those who work day in and day out to make Oakwood a better place to live. Along with a plaque, Cathy and Lin received $125 each to be donated to a charitable organization of their choice. Cathy Blum has served in the dual role of Secretary to the City Manager and Clerk of Council since her employment with the city began in 1981. As secretary to the City Manager, her primary duties involve the preparation and dissemination of all forms of correspondence and action originating from the City Manager’s office. She is also responsible for answering the telephone, issuing permits, maintaining public records and performing special assignments. In her capacity as Clerk of Council, she assists the Mayor and members of City Council with any and all matters related to their duties as elected officials. She is also responsible for taking minutes at all City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, and maintaining those permanent public records as required by State law. In addition to her regular job duties, Cathy has also served as a member of the city’s Employee Health Insurance Advisory Committee. “Cathy consistently performs all of her duties in an exemplary manner and is a highly valued and critically important member of the city management team” said City Manager Norbert Klopsch. Cathy is donating her $125 cash award to the Artemis Center. Lin Rich was hired by the city in October, 1981 as an Account Clerk. Over the past 26 years, she has held several positions within the Finance Department and for the past 8 years, has served as Secretary to Assistant City Manager Jay Weiskircher and Zoning Inspector Dave Bunting. Her primary duties involve the dissemination of information and correspondence generated from the offices of the Assistant City Manager and the Zoning Inspector. She is also responsible for answering the telephone, issuing permits and maintaining records. In addition, she serves as secretary to the Property Maintenance Board. Lin is willing to take on whatever task is necessary to get the job done, and is frequently asked to assume oversight responsibilities on special projects. She was part of a city employee team that worked with a consultant in the selection and installation of a new city-wide telephone system. Lin monitored and managed installation of the new system and serves as system administrator. She has also served on the city’s Wellness Committee for the past three years. “Lin is an integral and important part of the city management team and has served the community with distinction for 26 years.” Klopsch said. Lin is donating her $125 cash award to the American Cancer Society. Mayor Judy Cook presented theCivic Leadership Award to Leigh Ann Fulford. The Civic Leadership Award goes to a person or persons who have furthered the
Leigh Ann Fulford thanks Rotary members after receiving Civic Leadership Award from Oakwood Mayor Judy Cook. Leigh Ann Fulford has been a very active volunteer since the day she She served as a member of the 1989 and 2004 city Comprehensive Planning Committees, helping to prepare the land-use, transportation and public facilities planning documents that guide our city government operation. Leigh Ann is a past president of the Smith School PTO, writes semi-monthly newsletters for Smith School, and participated in fundraising efforts for Lange School. She has also served as a leader in the WALK Oakwood effort. Perhaps her biggest achievement is creation and ongoing implementation of CARE Walk. CARE Walk is an annual 5K walk fundraiser. Since its inception in 2002, CARE Walk has raised tens of thousands of dollars in the fight against breast cancer. The event has become a major community highlight and is thriving under Leigh Ann’s diligent leadership. “Leigh Ann’s leadership is one of gathering people together and organizing them to make a difference. Her enthusiasm and warmth is infectious and winning. This is clearly evident in the success of her efforts.” said Oakwood Mayor Judy Cook. Leigh Ann is donating her $250 cash award to Oakwood’s 2007 Relay for Life, to help fund cancer research. “We are very fortunate to have these three outstanding women so intimately involved in our Oakwood community”, said club president Norbert Klopsch. “They represent the finest qualities of citizen and public servant and deserve sincere thanks from all Oakwood residents and businesses. Our Rotary Club is pleased to recognize them with these awards.” Dayton Youth Follies celebrate 7th season The cast of Dayton Youth Follies performed a spectacular seventh season to a full house at the Engineers Club of Dayton, June 22.
OHS alumna has triathlon challenge ahead
“I think you have to be slightly crazy to do a triathlon,” Kate said. She might be right. The triathlon will begin on the shores of the Ohio River with a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bicycle ride on a very hilly, closed-loop course. If those two ordeals don’t make an athlete “feel the burn,” there is the final leg – which involves legging it on an equally hilly 26.2-mile marathon run.
She has the equipment: She just acquired a new wetsuit for the swim, a $3000 bicycle for the pedaling part, and a brand new pair of ASIX running shoes for the marathon. “You can spend an infinite amount of money on equipment with this sport,” she said. This is not including weekly deep muscle massage sessions and an occasional visit to the chiropractor, according to Kate. As far as the conditioning side goes, she thinks she has that fairly well in hand too, although she has never done all three segments of the triathlon in the distances demanded all at once. According to Kate, she trains a minimum of 30 hours a week. “It’s my second profession,” she said. She also trains most of the time with her husband. “We’ve got each other for our training rides,” she said. She also thinks she will be able to beat her husband and cross the finish line ahead of him on race day. “The race is on between he and I. I can kick his butt. If I don’t get past him on the bike, I’ll smoke him on the run,” she said. Triathlon entrants will start at 7 a.m. and are given until 12 midnight (17 hours) to finish all three segments of the race. Kate is setting a personal goal of 12 hours to complete the triathlon. A lifelong runner, she has run since she was seven years old. She ran with the Oakwood track team up until her freshman year and ran with the Oakwood Track Club two to three times a week. Kate also ran with the Dayton Flyer Track Club and trained under renowned Coach Jim Snow. “Running is definitely my passion.” She attended West Virginia University, one of the top track colleges in the country, but didn’t run. She was into swimming at the time. She graduated from there in 1997. She started back up running five years ago and got in good enough condition to have run four marathons in as many years. All this conditioning has resulted in some great cardiovascular figures. With a 12 percent body fat index at 125 pounds, she has a heart rate of 45 beats per minute and a blood pressure reading of 100/70. She ran the Boston Marathon this year with a time of 3 hours and 16 minutes and qualified for the upcoming New York Marathon as a result. Future triathlon plans are also in the works and she hopes to qualify for Ironman challenges in both Hawaii and Wisconsin. Currently having a career in the risk management sector of the Worker’s Compensation industry, she hopes to have a future career “educating youth on healthy lifestyles and nutrition.” For the many people who take up fitness as a lifestyle, she often hears friends complain that “it hurts” with all the running and working out. She says that she reminds them that “the pain is temporary, but the pride is forever.” Kate is the daughter of Nancy and Morgan Bruck of Oakwood. |
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CareSource Management Group, (CSMG), a leading Medicaid managed health care plan, recently appointed Craig Thiele, MD, to the position of Senior Medical Director. 
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