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Huffman - Ollinger

Alexandra Huffman Ollinger, of Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Anthony Huffman, of Dayton, Ohio, was recently married to Mr. Stephen Cole Ollinger of New York, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Henderson Ollinger of Atlanta, Georgia. The Rev. Joseph W. Goetz, a close family friend, officiated at the wedding at The Church of the Holy Angels in Dayton.

Miss Huffman was attended by her sister, Shawna Huffman Owen, of Chicago, Illinois,  her niece, Amelia Huffman Owen, also of Chicago, as flower girl, and her cousins: the Masters Joseph Moore of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Hunter Altman of Melbourne, Florida, as pages, and Master Sullivan Altman, also of Melbourne, as ring bearer.

Mr. Ollinger’s attendants included the groom’s brother, Mr. Paul Ollinger of Los Angeles as best man, and ushers, Jay L. Owen, Christopher Gamble, Matthew Huffman, Stephen Malatesta, Jeffrey Cobb and William Ollinger, junior.
Miss Huffman is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Horace M. Huffman of Harbor Springs, Michigan, and Delray Beach, Florida, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Sullivan, junior, of Cocoa, Florida. Mr. Ollinger is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cole of New York City and the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Leo Ollinger of Mobile and Point Clear, Alabama.

Miss Huffman was graduated from Oakwood High School and the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. She received her MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and is presently the Marketing and Client Services Manager for Truepoint Capital, LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mr. Ollinger is a graduate of St. Pius X High School in Atlanta. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Literature from Georgia State University. He owns a market consulting firm in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ollinger Creative Services.

The couple resides in Cincinnati.

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Smith - Budde

Lindsay Ann Smith and Joseph Edward Budde, Jr. were married on July 14, 2007 at Fairhaven Church in Centerville, Ohio.  Pastor David Smith officiated the ceremony. The wedding party consisted of six bridesmaids and seven groomsmen including the bride’s sister, Natalie, as Maid of Honor and the groom’s brother, Frank, as Best Man. A wedding reception was held at the Dayton Country Club immediately following the ceremony.

The new Mrs. Budde is the daughter of Bob and Holly Smith. She grew up in Oakwood and graduated from Oakwood High School in 2001.  She received her Bachelors degree from Miami University and presently teaches sixth grade in the Mason City School district.

The groom is the son of Joseph Budde and Susan Simmons Budde and is a 2002 graduate of Dublin Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio.  He also attended Miami University and graduated in 2006 with degrees in finance and political science. Joe presently works for NCR in Dayton as a Sarbanes-Oxley consultant.

After a honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas, the newlyweds returned to their new home in Liberty Township, Ohio.

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Bailey - Gilbert

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Bailey of China Spring, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann Bailey, to Keith William Gilbert, son of Jeri Gilbert-Thayer of Findlay, Ohio and William Gilbert of Lexington, Kentucky.

Ms. Bailey graduated from Oakwood High School in 1996 and earned her bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from the University of Michigan.  She is currently employed as a buyer with The Seligman Group in Southfield, Michigan.

Mr. Gilbert graduated from Findlay High School in 1992 and received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Ohio State University.  He is a senior design engineer at General Motors Corporation in Warren, Michigan.  

The couple plans an October 6, 2007 wedding.  They will reside in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Former Oakwood resident now Unitarian minister

Twelve years ago, when Amy MacMillan lost her 45 year old husband to cancer, she was extremely grateful to the members of her church, Miami Valley Unitarian Fellowship, for their love and support.  This experience led her to a decision to train for the ministry. A ministry that has proven successful so far—the membership of her previous church in the Washington D.C. area more than doubled in her time there.

The members of Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship recently completed an almost two year process of searching for a minis ter. That search found Reverend Amy (MacMillan) Russell and brings her back to her religious roots. “I’m glad to be back in the Dayton area where I have so many fond memories” Amy says.

Reverend Russell, who spent 14 years at NCR in counseling and training, graduated from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Her first service with Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship was  Aug. 19 with an Oct. 21 installation date.

Discussion Club seeks members

Do you like to discuss current topics of local and national interest with friends and professionals? Do you want to be informed about the latest events? Do you enjoy having a stimulating evening of good conversation with friends while enjoying a delicious meal?

If you answered yes to these questions, you will want to know more about the Discussion Club of Dayton. The Discussion Club was established 75 years ago to provide local citizens an opportunity for the exchange of ideas on topics of interest to the community in an amiable social environment. Originally the membership was all male, but today there are 50 members of the club of whom half are women.

There are eight monthly programs from September through May with no meeting in December. Examples of recent programs included: The 911 Dispatch Debate; Islam, Religion of War or Peace? ; Dayton - Its Past, Present and Future; Code Breakers of Dayton, and more…

Each evening consists of a social hour, dinner, presentation, questions and discussion. For more information on membership in this organization, write to the Discussion Club of Dayton, P.O. Box 752063, Dayton, Ohio 45475.  

Oakwood icon pens 3rd of trilogy

Growing Up In Dayton is the third of three tomes from the bright and creative mind of John K. (Jack) Matthews, Jr. Carrying with it an autobiographical twist, the book depicts the many experiences, opportunities and adventures afforded Mr. Matthews over eight decades of creative thought. Matthews anecdotes are accompanied by many pictures that commemorate a lifetime of deeply felt memories as well as documents such as letters home from college and other desiridata kept within the family archives.

The only son of John and Dorothy Matthews,  his family moved to Oakwood in 1943 and he has stayed ever since. He quipped that Oakwood had a tony, high-falutin’ reputation even back then. “You’re moving out to Snob Hill,” one of his friends said to him.

The book was preceded by his two previous efforts, Giving Something Back and Son of Giving Something Back.All three books are in stock at the Oakwood Register office, 435 Patterson Rd., and are available in exchange for a monetary contribution to the Dayton Foundation.

Fundy Duddy

HIding behind the pages of the Oakwood Register  is Jack Matthews, taken on his recent trip to the Bay of Fundy in Newfoundland. This photo just might mark the start of something new for the Register. Jack will receive two passes to the Neon Movies. Do the same (have picture taken in exotic locale with Register in tow) and your photo will be published in the Register and you, too, will receive Neon Movies passes.  

July - August Beautification Awards

Congratulations to the owners of the following residential and business properties which received the following Beautification Awards.

If you know of someone who has enhanced the beauty of our community by either planting shrubs, flowers, trees or with other landscaping improvements, or by making architectural or building improvements (including painting) to existing structures, and is deserving of recognition, we encourage you to take a minute and complete a nomination form (forms are available at the O.C.C. and city building) or simply call the city offices at 298-0411.
 
July Beautification Awards:

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Piechota 542 Acorn Drive
Mr. & Mrs. Micah Jones 830 Acorn Drive
Mr. & Mrs. Mark McLaughlin 1019 Delaine Avenue
Ms. Caroline j. Proffitt 347 Aberdeen Avenue
Larry R. Skolnick & Sophie Skolnick 223 Telford Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Fry 240 Monteray Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Scott 249 Claranna Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. John McGuire 360 East Drive
Max & Darlene Gutmann 2500-2512 Far Hills Avenue

August Beautification Awards:

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kravitz 905 E. Schantz Avenue
Mr. James A. Buehler 410 Irving Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Braun 136 Far Hills Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Larry V. Crawford 20 Patterson Road
Mr. & Mrs. Scott W. Rife 138 Greenmount Blvd.
Mr. Jay A. Vitali 1900 Shroyer Road
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Holcomb 1501 E. Schantz Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Robinette 1502 E. Schantz Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Randolph 2300 Shafor Blvd.
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Andrews 2410 Shroyer Road
Chabad of Greater Dayton, Rabbi Michum 2001 Far Hills Avenue
Dr. Daniel S. German 78 Park Road
Mr. Charles E. Weir 2115 Far Hills Avenue

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August 21, 2007
Volume 16, No. 34

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