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By Halle Bishop
Lights. Camera. Action. Ann Rotolante, an Oakwood resident for the past seven years, had the chance to fulfill every filmmaker’s dream. Rotolante, the film’s associate editor, returned from Park City, Utah along with the film’s producers, Steven Bognar and Julia Reichart of Yellow Springs, after presenting the screening of their documentary, “A Lion in the House,” at the Sundance Film Festival this past January.
The Sundance Film Festival is the largest festival in the country to showcase independent films. During an 11-day period in Park City, streets are closed down for guests to enjoy the viewing of over one hundred films that were chosen for this year’s festival. It is not an easy process to have your film chosen for Sundance; over two thousand films apply, and only a hundred make it in. It is the one week in Park City where anybody who’s anyone comes out for the festivities. Streets are closed off while hundreds of individual’s stroll down them to enjoy the outdoor concerts and parties; it clearly becomes the place to be seen. Actors, film directors and local residents look forward to this event filled week every year.
The films take over the city and guests can enjoy screening the movie of their choice at different hours each day. While being in the midst of many notable celebrities, Rotolante described her journey to Sundance. “There were a lot of facets to my trip; everyone dreams of going to Sundance, it was really cool to be there,” she said.
Shooting for the documentary, “A Lion in the House,” (of which Rotolante has been working on over the past eight months) began as a project ten years ago. It is a documentary that takes place at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati and follows five different families who have children that have been diagnosed with cancer. The youngsters are of all different ages and have various types of cancer. The film reflects diverse social and economic backgrounds as well. The audience’s response to “A Lion in the House,” was extremely positive, powerful and truly moving. The documentary deals with very personal topic and takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster.
Rotolante, Bognar and Reichart were all invited to the PBS guest party that same week, as well as the children and their families involved in the film to celebrate the success of the documentary. On June 21 and 22, the film will be nationally aired as part of the Independent Lens Series on PBS. With much to be excited about, Rotolante is currently diving into another script with an Oakwood resident and hopes to return to the Sundance Film Festival in the near future.
 Oakwood resident Mindy Tatham, has just joined the Keller Williams“ Advantage Real Estate, Dayton Southeast Market Center, as a Senior Associate Partner. The move was announced today by Team Leader, Greg Blatt. “I chose Keller Williams because of their reputation for integrity and professionalism. I am excited to be a part of this fast-growing and innovative organization,” said Mindy Tatham.
Mindy and her husband Tom have lived in Oakwood for almost 20 years and have 2 children in the Oakwood School District. Mindy has a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Michigan and has 16 years of corporate finance experience. She has been a Realtor since 2003 and was recently named the Q2 Sales Leader at her former real estate brokerage’s office. Mindy can be contacted at Mindy@MindyTatham.com.
“We are truly lucky to have Mindy join us, said Team Leader, Greg Blatt. “Keller Williams offers its associates unparalleled career growth and life long learning opportunities that no other real estate firm can offer. The way we do business and our culture of profit sharing are also attractive to successful agents. We know that Mindy will be a great fit and that it is our customers who will truly benefit from Tatham joining us.”
Keller Williams is the fastest growing real estate company in the United States and currently has 3 offices in the Dayton area. Keller Williams’ agents are distinguished by their level of professional education, their full-time commitment to real estate sales, and their level of business success.
The City of Oakwood will commence with annual fire hydrant flushing throughout the city starting on April 3, 2006. The work is expected to be completed by May 5, 2006. Shown below is the proposed schedule. These dates are for planning purposes only and may be adjusted as the project unfolds.
While the hydrant flushing may cause some discoloration, the water is safe to use and will clear shortly after your area is flushed. Please check your water for clarity prior to doing any laundry. Should your laundry become discolored, do not dry clothes until you have had an opportunity to re-wash them in a special detergent.
This detergent is available free of charge from the water billing department at 30 Park Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and at the public safety dispatch center after hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Wenclewicz at the Public Works Department at 298-0777x5364.
Free test kits are available at the Oakwood Municipal Building, 30 Park Avenue; Kettering Government Center, 3600 Shroyer Rd. as well as dozens of other government centers throughout the Miami Valley. For more information, call 937-225-4898.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that enters homes through cracks and holes in the foundation and can accumulate in indoor environments. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends all homes be tested for radon, which is odorless, colorless and tasteless. While exposure to elevated levels can increase one’s risk for developing lung cancer, homeowners can reduce their exposure by testing their homes and taking appropriate actions to reduce elevated levels. Radon problems can be fixed, but the only way to know if elevated levels exist in a home is to test.
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