With Rachel Haug Gilbert, The Dayton Jewish Observer

Ray Must’s artwork will be on exhibit at the Dayton Visual Arts Center. The retrospective, Oil & Water: Raymond Must and Ernest Koerlin, runs May 9-June 21 and was selected from 117 applications through DVAC’s call for exhibitions. Ray and Ernest taught drawing, printmaking and painting at Wright State for more than 30 years. DVAC also honored Ray at its 20th Annual Art Auction Anniversary Party in April; Ray was among the auction’s founders.

Karin Hirschkatz and Dr. Neil Katz’s daughter, Elana Hirschkatz, spent two months traveling in Chile and Argentina. She backpacked, climbed, and worked on a farm. She’s now back in Los Angeles.

Joe Gruenberg was featured as Barrister of the Month in the December issue of Dayton Bar Briefs magazine, published by the Dayton Bar Association. The piece profiles Joe’s humble beginnings as a child in Tarnopol, Poland, his family’s move to the United States, and his 45 years in law practice.

Dr. David Novick received an honorable mention in the 2014 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition for his essay, Rose, the Tarantula. David practices gastroenterology with Digestive Specialists and is working on a humorous book on gastroenterology, intended to entertain, educate, and advocate for colon cancer screening and high-quality care of digestive disorders.

Bernstein’s Fine Catering Vice President Adam Baumgarten will receive a 2014 Dayton Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award on May 22 at the Schuster Center.

Dr. Marti Moody Jacobs received the volunteer recognition award from South Community Inc. Marti serves on the SCI board and volunteers helping adolescents with mental health issues. She uses her background as a physician and author to tap into kids’ creativity to teach them to use writing as a tool to deal with their challenges.

Matthew Diamond completed his fourth season on the Centerville High School Bowling Team with a second return to the OHSAA State Tournament as an individual advancer from the Southwest District in as many years. Matthew finished third at state with a 690 series (210-214-266). He finished his high school bowling career earning the season high two game series of 492, high three game series of 712, and the MVP Award. He’ll bowl for the University of Pikeville, K.Y. in the fall. Matthew is the son of Susan and Rob Diamond.

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