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Asad - Edwards

Christina Asad and Oren Edwards were married on June 23, 2007 in a ceremony at the Church of the Incarnation at half past two oíclock in the afternoon.

Christina, daughter of Mrs. Susan Donohue and Robert Galentine and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Asad, grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan before moving to Springfield, Ohio with her family when she was seven years old. In 1999, she became a third generation Springfield Catholic Central High School graduate. She is an awarded Realtor and Team Manager working for Real Living Realty Services, the #1 Real Estate company in Ohio! Her real estate website, www.teamedwards.info, has also won awards. She is also a hardcore University of Michigan fan! Go Blue! When sheís not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband.

Oren, son of Mr. Glenn Edwards and Ms. Michelle Edwards, grew up in Palmer, Alaska (just outside of Anchorage). Now an Ohio resident, he is replacing snow skiing with water skiing! He is a mechanical engineer in the Aging Aircraft Squadron at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He received his bachelorís in mechanical engineering at the University of Idaho. He also completed his Masters in Mechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University. His favorite part of the wedding planning process was the cake tasting! This November, Oren plans on beginning the tradition of taking his wife to each Michigan versus Ohio State football game!

A reception immediately followed at The Golf Club at Yankee Trace, Centerville, Ohio.

The couple just purchased a home and will reside on Beverly Place in Oakwood.

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Ash - Scott

Elda Ash, former Oakwood resident and long time Director of the Vandalia Youth Theatre Company was married to Matthew Scott of Fort Wayne IN. on July 28, 2007. The couple was married near their Smoky Mountain home in Sevierville, TN. The ceremony was outdoors near the top of English Mountain with both Hope and AnnMarie Ash as Flower Girls. Matthew’s brother Andrew Higle officiated the
services and the dinner reception was held at the elegant Buckhorn Inn.  

Both Elda and Matthew are Entertainers and Celebrity Impersonators in the Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg area as well as touring with their show “The King and I - Legend Show” with the Blue Suede Sound Band.

The couple will reside in the Sevierville home where Ms. Ash has lived for the past year.

Conard accepted into 2008 Leadership Dayton program

Christopher R. Conard, an attorney and shareholder at Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A., has been accepted into the 2008 Leadership Dayton Program. The yearlong sessions start in August, 2007 and conclude in June, 2008.

Leadership Dayton, a program of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, strives to identify, educate and motivate a network of community leaders, increase the individual’s capacity to serve and advocate continual engagement in support of the Dayton region. Selected participants enhance their leadership capabilities through seminars, small work groups, panel discussions, direct interaction with community leaders and a variety of activities.

Conard is a member of Coolidge Wall’s litigation department, and is active in the firm’s general business, employment, commercial, construction and criminal litigation. He practices in both state and federal courts. Conard also serves as a trustee for the Community Blood Center/Community Tissue Services and on the board of the Dayton Visual Arts Center, where he acts as General Counsel. He is a former adjunct professor at the University of Dayton and the University of Dayton School of Law.

Conard resides in Oakwood and is a 1976 Oakwood High School alumnus.

Trio to co-chair Cattle Baron’s Ball

Co-chairwomen for this year’s American Cancer Society Dayton’s Cattle Baron’s Ball are, from left to right, Dana Hookassian, Robin McMacken and Jean Winham.

The American Cancer Society has announced its co-chairmen for the 2007 Cattle Baron’s Ball. Dayton’s first ball will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at the estate of Randy and Vicki Gunlock near Springboro.

Oakwood residents Jean Winham and Dana Hookassian have been named co-chairs for the event, along with Winham’s sister, Robin McMacken, who splits her time between Dayton and New Mexico. The women are co-owners of Vintage Scout Interiors in Centerville.

Jean Winham, co-chair for the Cattle Baron’s Ball, and her husband, Charles, became active with the local American Cancer Society as a way to pay tribute to her father, who died of cancer 13 years ago.

“Everyday I become more and more aware of how pervasive cancer is around me. We simply have to find a way to stop cancer from spreading through our families and community.The Cattle Baron’s Ball will send a shock wave of awareness and funds toward an organization dedicated to stopping cancer in its tracks,” said Winham.  “At the Dayton Cattle Baron’s Ball, everyone will stand together and stand tall against this insidious disease.”

Dana Hookassian, co-chair for the Cattle Baron’s Ball, is a previous volunteer with several nonprofit organizations. Like Winham and McMacken, Hookassian was moved to make a difference in the fight against cancer when she too lost her father to the disease.

“This is such an amazing event for a cause that has in some way or another touched each of us. With the generosity and support of the many sponsors, volunteers, committee members, event attendees and American Cancer Society staff, this year’s event promises to be outstanding,” Hookassian said. “We are all here to saddle up and help make a difference in this courageous battle so many have fought.”

This year’s event promises to corral attendees so that they dig deep into their pockets to help raise money to support research grants, educational programs for prevention and early detection, and direct services for cancer patients and their families.  

Tickets for the 2007 Cattle Baron’s Ball are available now at $250 each and availability is limited. To purchase tickets, provide a sponsorship or auction item, or be an event volunteer, call the American Cancer Society at 888.227.6446, extension 4207, or visit  www.cbbdayton.com for additional information.

8th grader loves horses – all kinds

By Marc Skill

Katherine Wood, a vivacious horse lover and current eighth grader at Oakwood, competed for her first time in a model horse show.  This model horse exposition, BreyerFest®, was held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington two weeks ago.  

Model horses are judged on their shading, colors, stance, and many other characteristics. Electric Avenue, Katherine’s Celebration model entry, was the horse that wowed all when she walked away with a blue ribbon. Katherine also received a special run model horse, 1 of 28 ever made, for her win in a reserve championship.

“The best thing about model horse showing for horse lovers is that you don’t need to own a real horse to participate,” says Lynn Wood, Katherine’s mother.

Katherine’s adoration for horses has continued to grow since age three.  In addition to collection model horses, Katherine shows her own Welsh Pony, Bon-Bon in Class A hunter jumper horse shows.  Katherine competes with Bon-Bon throughout the Midwest as well as locally and has racked up many wins and ribbons.  Katherine has been riding for about four years and takes lessons from her trainer.  Katherine keeps Bon-Bon at a stable in Cincinnati and visits her horse 3-4 times a week although she wishes she could visit more.

Katherine hopes to ride horses in college, continue showing, and compete in model horse competitions.  “I had a blast and hope to do it again,” says Katherine.

Mitzvah Playland dedicated

Pictured above cutting the ribbon dedicating the playground are, from left to right: Robert Bloom, Julie Bloom, Rabbi Levi Simon, Mayor Judy Cook and Rabbi Nochum Mangel.

Rikki enjoys a jump through the new sprinkler that is part of the new children’s Mitzvah Playland.

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August 14, 2007
Volume 16, No. 33

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