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Groban - Kaiser

Dr. and Mrs. Ira Groban of Rockville, Maryland and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaiser of Oakwood are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Amanda Eden Groban and Ryan Patrick Kaiser. They were married at the Fairmont in Washington DC on July 14, 2007.

The ceremony was officiated by Rabbi Michael Namath. The bridesmaids were Masha Bitenbinder, Jessica Dell’omo, Shanna Groban, and Lisa Wasser. The groomsmen were Charles Arko, Christopher Domino, Christopher Randolph, and Jonathan Teemer. The ushers were Michale Hut, Alexander Hut, Benjamin Babeaux, and William Babeaux. A cocktail reception was held in the Courtyard at the Fairmont, followed by dinner and dancing in the Colonade Room.

Amanda is a 2000 graduate of Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland, and a 2004 Graduate of Miami University, majoring in History. She earned her Masters in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University. Amanda is teaching seventh grade Social Studies at North Bethesda Middle School in Bethesda, Maryland.

Ryan is a 2000 graduate of Oakwood High School and graduated cum laude from Miami University in 2004 with a degree in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs. He has been employed by the Department of Defense at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for the past two years. Ryan just began his Masters program at Georgetown University in German and European Studies.

The couple honeymooned on the Adriatic coast of Croatia in Dubrovnik, then went on to tour Turkey.

Little Women

Wright Library’s 4th Annual Afternoon Tea Party on Saturday, Sept. 22 was a great time for all who attended. Twenty-four young ladies enjoyed songs, games and refreshments.

Building 26 may still have hope

Joe Desch, front row, left with staff in front of Bldg. 26.

The Building 26 Defense Council has asked state officials to reconsider the eligibility of Building 26 for National Historic Register status now that selective demolition inside the building has revealed much of the original structure is intact.

“We have photos documenting significant architectural elements and portions of the original Building 26 walls are still there and in good shape,” said Jeff Wray, a Dayton architect who specializes in historic preservation.

Building 26, located at Stewart Street and Patterson Boulevard, was the site of a top-secret laboratory during World War II where NCR and Navy personnel designed and built sophisticated codebreaking machines credited with shortening the war. The original 1938 Art Deco structure is surrounded by 1960s additions.

Wray said that, based on the floor plans of both the original building and the modern additions, the selective demolition work already done can be easily restored once the additions are removed.  The photos of the interior were taken several weeks ago
when UD’s demolition crew removed portions of the building for possible use in an interactive exhibit to be displayed at Carillon Park.

In addition, Wray said, storied persist that the two prototypes for the NCR Bombes — the codebreaking machines designed by UD graduate Joe Desch to break the German U-boat codes — are buried on or adjacent to the property that Building 26 sits on.

‘The Bombe’ decoding machine.

The new photo evidence and the possibility of historic items buried on the site “warrant additional review by the State Historic Preservation Office,” said Mary Ann Olding, owner of Old World Research, a firm that specializes in historic and preservation consulting services.

The defense council has completed and submitted a questionnaire for state officials that is the first step in the review process of its eligibility. If given the go-ahead by the State Historic Preservation Office, the defense council is prepared to submit a formal application for National Register eligibility.

In May, the preservation office said the building did not meet all the eligibility guidelines for historic register status, but asked that UD cooperate with local preservationists on ways to preserve and reuse the historic structure.

UD plans on demolishing the building as part of its West Campus expansion along Stewart Street all the way to the Great Miami River. Current plans released by UD show a greenspace/parking lot on the site.

Visit these web sites for additional information: www.building26.org or www.daytoncodebreakers.org

For more information, contact Mary Ann Olding at 513-673-4087, or Jeff Wray at 461-4694.

NCR enters new era

NCR employees gather on the front lawn of the NCR World Headquarters to celebrate the launch of the new NCR.  NCR is entering a new era following the Oct. 1 separation of its Teradata division.  The new NCR is focused on transforming customer interactions — leading the way businesses connect, interact and transact with consumers  anytime, anywhere — through a spectrum of activities from traditional assisted-service transactions to automated self-service transactions to mobility and the Internet.

LCNB changes banking subsidiary name

The Board of Directors of LCNB Corp. officially changed the name of its banking subsidiary, The Lebanon - Citizens National Bank to LCNB National Bank.

“As we grow into other markets which are not familiar with us, the board felt that the name change to LCNB National Bank would provide a recognizable name to new and current customers without losing our 130 years of history,” said Stephan P. Wilson, president and chairman.

LCNB National Bank, which has operated from its main office in Lebanon since 1877, has established 21 additional offices throughout Southwestern Ohio. These offices are located in Warren, Butler, Montgomery, Clinton, Clermont and Hamilton counties.

Mr. Wilson continued, “As we expand into new areas, we believe that the addition of ‘National Bank’ to the LCNB name will provide an immediate recognition to individuals and businesses alike of our position as a regional full-service FDIC Insured National Bank.”

LCNB Corp. is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio. Affiliates of LCNB Corp. are LCNB National Bank, with 22 offices located in Warren, Butler, Clinton, Clermont, Hamilton and Montgomery Counties, Ohio, and Dakin Insurance Agency, Inc. Additional information about LCNB Corp. and information about products and services offered by LCNB National Bank and Dakin Insurance Agency can be found on the Internet at www.lcnb.com and www.dakin-ins.com.

Buddy Walk has 1,500 at event

Over 150 Oakwood students involved

Oakwood students pose with Peter Roll (center) for the camera during Buddy Walk event.

On Saturday, Sept. 29, The Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association held it’s annual Buddy Walk at Delco Park. This one-mile advocacy walk was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. It has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to more than 260 walks in every state and five countries. This is the fourth Buddy Walk for MVDSA. There were over 1,500 walkers this year. Over 150 of these walkers were parents, students, teachers and coaches from Oakwood. They were all part of “Pete’s Posse”, which quickly turned into “Pete’s Army” as the carloads of Oakwood residents arrived.

Peter Roll is a third grade student at Harman School and has Down syndrome. He is thriving as a result of the support he has received from this community. This support is a tribute to all the wonderful youth in Oakwood and the great parents who are raising them, as well as the staff in our schools. Students walking included the girls varsity and junior varsity volleyball and soccer teams, the eighth grade football team, the U14 Girls Oakwood United soccer team and many other eighth grade students. Peter has a brother and sister in eighth grade at Oakwood Junior High. At least 60 of the walkers were eighth grade students. One young man didn’t have a ride to the park, so he rode his bicycle! When Peter arrived and saw all the people wearing “Pete’s Posse” stickers on their shirts, he hid his face and said to his mother “Oh my goodness!”

The funds raised at the Buddy Walk will support the programs of the Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association and the national education and research programs of the National Down Syndrome Society. Many children with Down syndrome all over the Miami Valley will have the opportunity to attend summer camps and receive therapies not covered by insurance as a result of all the donations.

Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic disorders, affecting 1 in every 800 to 1000 births. About 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the USA each year. Down syndrome affects boys and girls equally and occurs in all races, ethnic groups, socio-economic classes, religions and nationalities. Today, with early intervention, advanced medical care, better education and greater social acceptance, people with Down syndrome live full, productive lives.

Experts predict that the number of people with Down syndrome will double in the next 10 years. More and more Americans will interact with individuals with this genetic condition, increasing the need for widespread public education and acceptance. There is a lot to be learned from these individuals.

On the Job

Photo by Ed Rodabaugh

Leon Chuck, The Oakwood Registers’ official photographer, is seen covering the action at the latest OHS boys varsity soccer game. Mr. Chuck has covered a wide variety of sports and events for the Register and has taken literally thousands of photos of Oakwood citizens and athletes in action both here and away at other locales. His photos of recent games and events can be accessed and downloaded for a small cost by going to his website:
www.pressboxphoto. com

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October 9, 2007
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