http://englewoodindependent.com en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 01:17:57 GMT Daily feed of articles http://englewoodindependent.com/Main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=57&ArticleID=1053 DAYTON — Ashley Josselyn, 24, a nurse at Sterling House of Englewood, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs, at three months of age. The disease affects not only the lungs but the pancreas and inhibits breathing capacity as well as digestion. Friends and co-workers from Sterling House participated in a fund raising walk for cystic fibrosis at Island Park in Dayton at noon Sunday. The group named themselves “Team Ashley” and donated funds as well as sought donations from people they know to help fund research for the disease. “I have to take enzymes every time I eat and I recently developed arthritis and diabetes,” Josselyn said. The disease spreads through all your organs and there is no cure. The current life expectancy for someone with cystic fibrosis is 35 years. Improved treatment plans now available could extend the life expectancy of children diagnosed with the disease to age 50. Englewood Wed, 22 May 2013 03:36:00 GMT http://englewoodindependent.com/Main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=57&ArticleID=1050 DAYTON — This Sunday, May 26, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6540 N. Main St., Dayton, will present the music of Joseph M. Martin, concert pianist, and Susan (Collar) Martin, vocal soloist during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Mr. Martin is an internationally known pianist, choral conductor and composer of choir anthems. To date he has has nearly 1,000 anthems published. He is also director of the Sacred Music Publications of Shawnee Press, Inc. His frequent appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center are very well received. Englewood Mon, 20 May 2013 22:46:00 GMT http://englewoodindependent.com/Main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=57&ArticleID=1048 United Christian Church to hold bake sale CLAYTON — Are you tired of baking? Leave the baking to United Christian Church. Shop the church bake sale Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on “the patio” behind United Christian Church, 8611 Hoke Road, Clayton. Don’t miss out on the delicious goodies made by members of the congregation. Memorial Day event slated at Northmont CLAYTON — Memorial Day ceremonies for the Northmont community will be held on Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. at the Memorial Park at Northmont High School, north end of football field. American Legion Post 707, VFW Post 7741, Northmont High School NJROTC Unit & Northmont Band members & Chorus members usually attend. Northmont Board sets May meetings CLAYTON — The Northmont Board of Education will meet Monday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at Northmont Midle School, 4810 National Road, Clayton. The public is welcome to attend. Englewood sets Neighborhood Garage Sales ENGLEWOOD — The annual Neighborhood Garage Sales are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 31 & June 1 in Englewood. This year’s designated Garage Sale area includes Overla Boulevard to the north side of Wenger Road. Garage sale lists and maps will be available at the Englewood Government Center and at www.englewood.oh.us beginning May 27. In conjunction with the Garage Sale event, Englewood will again hold the free Yard Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Englewood residents may drop off any woody, organic yard waste material at the Englewood composting center located at 333 E. Wenger Rd. No bagging or bundling is needed. Proof of residency will be required. Englewood Sat, 18 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT http://englewoodindependent.com/Main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=57&ArticleID=1047 VANDALIA — Staying active is often touted as a key to healthy aging, and two ladies who are fixtures at the Vandalia Recreation Center are proving that correct. Joyce Mason, a resident of Butler Township, has qualified for the National Senior Games for the sixth time and will compete in four events, and Carol Cross, a resident of Huber Heights and a lifeguard at the Recreation Center will be competing in the Ohio Senior Olympics in June. Mason first competed in the Dayton and Ohio Senior Olympics in 1994. She qualified for the national competition in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2007. This year she will compete in the javelin throw, discus, shot put, and bowling singles. She says the reason she still competes at age 75 is simple. “I just want to stay active and stay healthy,” said Mason. “Staying active makes all the difference to you in staying healthy.” Mason is the mother of four and served on the Northmont Board of Education for 10 years in the 1990s. She said she is competitive, but that it “isn’t life and death.” She has won a gold medal in bowling singles, a silver in bowling mixed doubles, a pair of bronze medals in bowling singles, and has placed in racquetball, and javelin. Englewood Fri, 17 May 2013 19:06:00 GMT http://englewoodindependent.com/Main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=57&ArticleID=1046 ENGLEWOOD — More than 77 million baby boomers turn 65 at a rate of 10,000 per day, and 91 percent of them—over 281 million—have at least one chronic condition. The Area Agency on Aging offers Healthy U to help people develop the skills and coping strategies they need to manage their symptoms. The series of six weekly workshops will be held at the Earl Heck Community Center in Englewood on Wednesday, beginning May 29, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The workshop is open to adults of any age who have a chronic health condition and/or their caregivers. The program is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required by calling Pat at 836-5929. Healthy U is an interactive, small group workshop that has been proven to improve quality of life and reduce health care expenses by increasing self-confidence and providing new skills so that participants can better manage their symptoms and feel healthier. Instead of focusing on any one disease, participants explore new ways to address challenges common to anyone with a long-term health problem. Englewood Fri, 17 May 2013 18:57:00 GMT http://englewoodindependent.com/Main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=57&ArticleID=1045 CLAYTON — During their meeting at Northmont Middle School, the Northmont Board of Education unanimously approved the design for the removal of asbestos and underground storage tanks from the math wing of Northmont High School. The math wing, which will need to be torn down before the construction process can begin, contains several underground storage tanks and a small portion of asbestos that need to be removed prior to the construction process. School officials stated that only a little bit of asbestos exists in the building and it has been handled safely. “Every building, your home, my home, has asbestos in it, things were built that way,” Construction Director Bob McClintock said. “The adhera law, adhera, federal law about maintaing buildings with asbestos, it’s ok as long as you manage it. As long as you keep the ceilings painted, or if you break a tile, there’s probably asbestos in that tile in that ceiling, our maintenance guys and custodians have to know how to handle it safely.” The design company Cardno ATC will be performing the design work at a cost of $73, 555 and the project itself will be advertised and bid immediately following the completion of the design work. School officials wouldn’t comment on the anticipated date of the demolition of the math wing. Englewood Thu, 16 May 2013 18:23:00 GMT http://englewoodindependent.com/Main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=57&ArticleID=1044 CLAYTON — Longtime Northmont basketball coach Jim Brown has been cast aside as head coach in favor of longtime assistant Collin Abels. Brown says the move caught him by surprise and came after he had informed his players and coaching staff that he intended to return as head coach next year. Brown stated that he had planned to stay on as head coach for at least three years, and at least one in Northmont’s new basketball arena that will mirror Kettering’s Trent Arena in size and design. In addition, Brown said a letter of resignation with is name on it was submitted without his authorization to the Northmont School Board for consideration. Brown alleges he never wrote the letter, reviewed, nor approved of any such letter. Northmont principal George Caras called a meeting with Brown on March 20, at which time he informed Brown that his contract was not going to be renewed. “Caras said they were afraid Collin Abels was going to leave Northmont if he didn’t get the head coaching job,” Brown said. “Caras told me I was doing a great job and that his only concern was that Abels would leave if he didn’t get the job. At that time I thought he ran his decision not to renew my contract by Superintendent Sarah Zatik, or at least by the school board.” Abels stated he made no claim that he might leave and was not involved in any manner in this issue. Abels would have to apply for the job, which won’t be posted until July 1. Brown said he was upset with the decision not to renew his contract since he had already made it clear that he intended to return as head coach. Englewood Tue, 14 May 2013 20:34:00 GMT http://englewoodindependent.com/Main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=57&ArticleID=1041 CLAYTON — The 18th Annual Northmont Area Chamber of Commerce "Business Networking Golf Outing" is scheduled for Monday, June 3 at Meadowbrook Country Club, 6001 Salem Ave., Clayton. As in past years, every effort is being made to make this event the area's premier Golf Outing. The golf outing will again have a four-person Texas Scramble format. Invite your best clients or maybe a potential client to golf with you. The Northmont Chamber encourages all golfer to bring plenty of business cards to hand out because the outing is all about the networking. Registration will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A box lunch will be provided at check-in donated by LaRosa's Pizzeria. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. and refreshments will be provided on the course. A cash bar cocktail hour will follow golf and dinner will be served at approximately 5 p.m. Door prizes and golf awards will follow dinner. Englewood Tue, 14 May 2013 03:14:00 GMT http://englewoodindependent.com/Main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=57&ArticleID=1040 COLUMBUS — State Representative Mike Henne (R-Clayton) is pleased to announce the winners of his “Teacher Appreciation Essay Contest,” which gave local students the opportunity to showcase their writing skills and show appreciation for their favorite teacher. “We have all had a teacher who made a difference in our lives,” said Rep. Henne. “This essay contest was a great opportunity to recognize those individuals and thank them for their hard work and dedication.” The winning essays are as follows: • Ms. Ruschau (Northmont Middle School) – essay by Kylie Baichly • Ms. Stewart (Weisenborn Junior High) – essay by Elisabeth Martinez • Ms. Hardy (Englewood Elementary) – essay by Julian Zimmerlin Englewood Mon, 13 May 2013 17:52:00 GMT