www.oakwoodregister.com City manager discusses recreation options, future plans By Lance Winkler two newly elected members of the mendations from the 25-member Two separate venues in minton, wrestling, etc.. Restrooms Monday morning was spent in Oakwood City Council. committee. Oakwood are under consideration and a concession area would also fruitful discussion with Oakwood A farewell reception is planned “There are a lot of things to con- for providing sports and recre- be included. City Manager Norbert Klopsch for outgoing Oakwood Mayor Judy sider. Interestingly, the challenge ation facilities for Oakwood citi- According to Klopsch, the discussing upcoming plans and Cook on Monday, Jan. 25 at the before us is that the responses were zens – the Oakwood Community committee is about “halfway done priorities for Oakwood in the Oakwood Community Center from all across the board,” Klopsch said. Center and Old River. According with the Master Plan phase.” Next year 2010. Major projects for the 4 to 7 p.m. Presentations honoring “For example, Oakwood Sports to Klopsch, the OCC is the pre- on the agenda is a random phone city in 2010 include the Pointe her will be given at 5:30 p.m. Director Mark Hughes pointed out ferred location for programs: chil- survey of 300 to 400 Oakwood Oakwood/Sugar Camp develop- The Pointe Oakwood residen- that among the student body at dren, adults and seniors; the Old homes to be conducted in February ment, the Athletic/Recreational tial development will see a large OHS, over 200 student participate River locale is under consider- and March. More public meetings facility Master Plan, an update increase in infrastructure this year in track & field. That’s over 10 ation for a number of other sports are in the offing as well. A formal in the Municipal Court software and announced that the road into percent of the total student body.” uses. Installing a soccer field using presentation before the city council and improved guidelines dealing the development and leading into Klopsch also mentioned that synthetic turf is one option being is planned for May. with both Safety Department and the area where the soccer fields as far as swimming goes, anoth- considered. A playground for the “A rainy day fund of between Finance Department procedures. are has now been completed. More er high involvement sport, co-op younger set is also in consider- $3- and $4-million is available if The next formal meeting of roads and laying of gas and electric plans are further in the making ation. the city council wants to use it for the Oakwood City Council is lines are expected to be completed with the University of Dayton as A high-end proposal is to build that purpose,” Klopsch said. “...but Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. That meet- this year as well. the Oakwood swim team already a fieldhouse at Old River that it won’t cover nearly what people ing to be held next week will The city has received 350 practices there year-round and would be about the size of three want from the facility. It’s coun- see the election of a new mayor returned survey questionnaires negotiations to make the RecPlex to five basketball courts with an cil’s responsibility to manage that and vice mayor from the ranks of concerning a proposed recreation/ more accessible to OHS athletes is elevated indoor track, and room for fund and they decide if any portion the three incumbent members and sports center as well as recom- currently underway. basketball, volleyball, tennis, bad- can be used.” Police nab suspect in rash of car break-ins Decorating Contest winners Members of the Oakwood scene category. Businesses By Capt. Randy Baldridge neighbor’s vehicle. The GPS Environmental Committee and multi-families are also cho- Oakwood Public Information unit found in the bag the suspect traveled the city from Dec. sen. Winners homes are photo- Officer threw down was identified by 13-19 choosing the winners for graphed and presented with a On Dec. 27, just after mid- the owner as one that had been our Holiday Decorating Event. certificate at the Oakwood City night, an alert citizen in the 300 in their vehicle. Oakwood offi- The city was split into six areas Council meeting in January. block of Beverly Place called cers charged the suspect with and a winner was chosen in theft and one count of failure to The winners of Oakwood’s Oakwood 911 to report that a both the daytime and night Holiday Decorating Event are: suspicious white male with a comply with a lawful order of hooded jacket just entered her a police officer. Both charges neighbor’s vehicle. The com- are first-degree misdemeanors. Daytime: plainant stated that the suspect The suspect was identified as 240 Far Hills Ave., Rita & Jawn Chasteen Jeremiah A. Lambert, white fled after she yelled at him and 234 E. Dixon, Debra Edwards & Kevin Bennett she then called 911. male, age 18 of 4233 Flowerdale Avenue in Kettering. Lambert 100 Patterson, The Wuebker Family Oakwood officers arrived Jeremiah A. Lambert 255 Corona, Michael Williams within minutes and began to was processed and transported 132 Dell Park, Richard Trehuba search the area. One alert officer cer and a Dayton officer, who to the Montgomery County Jail. began checking the bike path was on patrol in the area, took At this time, it is not known 310 Southview, The Kleinhenz Family which runs between Oakwood the suspect into custody without if this suspect is tied to a recent and Dayton. After exiting his further incident. rash of nighttime car break-ins Nighttime: that have been occurring on the cruiser he observed two males, When the suspect fled the 320 Acorn, Paul Vanderburgh one of which matched the call- east side of the city. Detectives first officer he threw down a 800 Shafor Blvd., Steve Taylor & Patty Herron er’s description. The officer brown bag that was recovered. will be following up on this 226 Telford, Curtis Wozniak proceeded to order both subjects This bag contained a GPS unit, case to see if the suspect can be to stop and kneel down on the power cord and four cans of linked to the other crimes. The 227 Wonderly Ave., The Marshall Family ground. One suspect dropped to beer. On the ground where the second individual was coop- 224 Grandon Road, Jack & Nancy Campbell his knees and raised his hands suspect was taken into custody erative with officers and could 906 Harman Ave., Laurie Keller and the second suspect fled on was another small baggie with not be directly linked to the foot. Within minutes another theft. He was released without marijuana and a small flashlight. Multi-Family: Oakwood officer observed this The Dayton officer charged the charges. 4 Spirea / 1104 Far Hills, Jennifer Lauterbach & The Reasoner’s suspect exit the bike path near suspect with public intoxication Citizens are asked to remain the 400 block of Patterson Road and possession of marijuana. alert to this type of activity and and ordered him to stop. Again The suspect was photo- to call the Safety Department Business: the suspect fled, but got hung up graphed and positively identi- immediately to report any suspi- 2411 Far Hills Ave., “Rife Jewelers” in brush and cut off by several fied by the complainant as the cious persons or circumstances 2501-05 Far Hills Ave., “Shapes” & “Get Dressed” fences. A third Oakwood offi- individual she observed in the that they observe. 2 WSU’s Madrigal Dinner rings in medieval X-mas Wright State’s annual Madrigal and serving wenches. All was to wife as they continue their dual from a brass quartet. Alan Parr, dinner. Always fun, these dinners the delight of the capacity crowd. careers. Lovely Jennifer Johansen Andy Randall, Tyler Castrucci Burt capture the spirit and some of the Next year, I will wear a lace and brought her husband Rob who and Jared Webster were hidden facts about life in the storied 16th ruff and carry a sword or mace. played the loveable Bob Cratchit. in the choir loft of Oakwood’s Saidel century. Well, maybe the year after that. You have heard that a star can Lutheran Church of our Savior. Authenticity wavers a bit as A Christmas Carol be born on stage. In this produc- Hidden but very well heard. knives, forks and spoons abound. tion, a new family of stars was We moved, after our experi- Harpist Leah Estes and WSU The food, really delicious, reflects born. WSU super-star and new opera student Stefani Dodge I hope that each of you had the typical bounty of that time ence in the lord’s ancient castle, graduate J. J. Tiemeyer surprised to England in the early 19th cen- joined the a cappella singers of a very merry Christmas. We all with meat pies, brannbrede, bûche everyone and popped the ques- Musica! These lovely ladies look forward to a healthy and Noël, and, of course, plum pud- tury. What else could it be but tion to beautiful WSU dancer/ another telling of the ever-popular were fine additions to an exciting more prosperous New Year. The ding. actress Hannah Grizz. This will program events surrounding Christmas A Christmas Carol by Charles The entertainment, continu- be remembered as the best curtain The concert ended with teem with the joys we wish each Dickens. ous and full of joy, was led by call ever for the Loft Theatre. Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony other. I must play a bit of “catch A Christmas Carol, in its many Drew Collins as Master of his Alan Bomar Jones, the most of Carols.