With Rachel Haug Gilbert, The Dayton Jewish Observer

Joni Watson, an art teacher with Dayton Public Schools and vice president of the Dayton Education Association, was appointed by the National Education Association to the NEA Women’s Issues Committee. She is one of 12 women across the country appointed to this committee.

Stanford “Shep/Shepsle” Rosen and his wife, Phyllis, celebrated Shep’s 90th birthday on Dec. 28. Their son, Eric Rosen of Denver, and daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren Lori, Stephan, Rachel, and Alan Rubin of Houston, hosted the festivities at Coco’s Bistro. Family and close friends traveled from near and far to bestow blessings, toast, and even serenade Shep.

The Levin Family Foundation and its executive director, Karen Levin, will be honored on March 13 at the People of Vision Award Luncheon, hosted by The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness and US Bank. The luncheon will be held at The Racquet Club. Prevent Blindness addresses the challenge to prevent blindness and preserve sight through investment of community support in programs and services.

Jonathan Katz, son of Linda and Allan Katz of Dayton, has been named administrator of the Oregon Specialists Surgery Center in Salem, Ore. Jonathan holds degrees from Ohio State, Texas A&M, and UT Tyler, and was a registered nurse in Austin, Texas before assuming his current position. Last February, Jonathan was married to Christa Vargo, daughter of Betty and Ron Vargo of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, at Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin. Christa holds degrees from Baylor and UT Austin and was a social worker for Hospice before assuming her new position as a mental health counselor in Salem.

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