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OAM News
(Updated: June 7, 2013)
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June 7, 2013
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Summer Newsletter Now Available for Download
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The Summer 2013 OAM Newsletter is now available for download as a pdf. You should also have received an email from Judicial College which makes the same available for easing viewing on an article-by-article basis in Wordpress. If for any reason you didn’t receive that email, just let us know. To view the current Summer 2013 issue of the OAM Newsletter, click here.
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March 24, 2013
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Bill Rickrich elected Secretary of the Judicial College |
| The OAM is pleaed to announce that Licking County Domestic Relations Court Magistrate Bill Rickrich was recently elected Secretary of the Ohio Judicial College Board of Trustees. Bill is only the second Magistrate ever elected as an officer of the College. Bill currently serves as Education Chair of the OAM Board and is a past recipient of the OAM's Education Award. |
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March 23, 2013
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Roseanne Hilow appointed to Commission of the Rules of Superintendence |
The OAM is pleased to announce that Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor has appointed Cuyahoga County Probate Court Magistrate Roseanne Hilow to the Commission on the Rules of Superintendence for Ohio Courts. Roseanne succeeds Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Magistrate Nancy McMillen whose two terms on this important Commission had expired. Roseanne currently servdes as Probate Practice Area Chair on the OAM Board. |
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March 1, 2013
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Online Registration now open for the 2013 Spring Conference
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Registration is now open for the 2013 Spring Conference which is set for April 24 to 26, 2013 at the Dayton Marriott Hotel.
The registration fee of $200.00 is unchanged from last year and the room rate is only $109.00 plus tax and includes breakfast.
Please note that you will NOT be receiving a mailed version of the brochure containing the conference program and registration information.
Rather you can view the brochure and register online for the Conference by clicking
here.
To view the brochure for the Spring Conference, click here. After you register, the site will automatically generate a confirmation for you as well as information on how to pay for the course.
You will need your attorney registration number and Supreme Court of Ohio attorney password to login to
Judicial eCademy , then register for this conference. If you have misplaced your password, there are easy to follow
instructions on the Login page to have it reset. Also, please note the volunteer opportunity on Wednesday
evening at Clothes That Work. If you are interested, please make sure you select this option when
completing the on-line registration form. If you have any further questions regarding this opportunity,
please contact Ann Weatherhead by email at AWeatherhead@cuyahogacounty.us or by phone at 216-534-3632.
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February 7, 2013
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Huberman named Vice-Chair of the Commission
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The OAM is pleased to announce that Chief Magistrate Mark Huberman of the Mahoning County
Domestic Relations Court has been appointed by Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor to serve as
Vice-Chair of the Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure, an appointment
that places him in line to become Chair of the Commission in January 2014. Magistrate Huberman
is the first Magistrate ever appointed to a leadership position on the Commission. During 2013,
he will also serve as Chair of the Civil Rules Subcommittee. Huberman is a Charter Member of the
OAM and continues to serve as Seventh District Representative. He is also a Past-President of the OAM.
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January 17, 2013
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Online Registration now open for the 2013 New Magistrate Orientation
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Registration is now open for the 2013 New Magistrate Orientation which is set for March 13-15, 2013 at the beautiful Deer Creek Lodge and State Park. Tuition is only $150.00 for all three days and includes lunches, refreshment breaks, the course manual and other materials. You can register online by clicking on the following link to the Judicial College Website:
judicialecademy.ohio.gov/CourseSearch.aspx
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December 21, 2012
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Kasich appoints Magistrate Janet R. Colaluca to the Cuyahoga DR Bench
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The OAM is once again pleased to report that Governor John Kasich has appointed another Magistrate to the bench—this time Magistrate Janet R. Colaluca to the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court where she fills the vacancy left by former Judge Kathleen O’Malley who died in October. She will stand for election in November 2014 for the term that expires January 12, 2017. For the past several years, Judge Colaluca served as a Magistrate of the Village of Bratenhal Mayor’s Court. However, she is no stranger to the DR Court having served as a motion magistrate of that court several years ago. She took the bench on January 7, 2013 and has named Anjanette A. Whitman as her Trial Magistrate. |
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December 21, 2012
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Kasich appoints Magistrate Kristin Farmer to Stark County Common Pleas Court
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The OAM is pleased to report that Governor John Kasich has appointed Magistrate Kristin G. Farmer to the Stark County Common Pleas Court. Judge Farmer fills the vacancy left by former Judge Charles E. Brown, Jr. who retired on October 31, 2013. She will serve at least two years by filling the unexpired term that ends December 31, 2014. Serving on the Bench runs in the family since Kristin is the daughter of Sheila Farmer who sits on the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Kristin has served as a magistrate since 2003.
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November 6, 2012
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Magistrate Dan Bratka elected to Logan County DR, Juvenile & Probate Court
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Election night was the culmination of good fortunes by Magistrate Dan Bratka a veteran member of the OAM. On September 14, 2012, he was appointed to the bench by Governor Kasich to replace Judge Douglas Chamberlain who retired in July with 4+ years left on his term. He had to stand for election for the unexpired term on November 6, 2013 meaning he will continue to serve until December 31, 2016. He defeated his opponent with 65.96% of the vote. He plans to be naming his new Magistrate shortly.
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November 6, 2012
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Magistrate Randall Burnworth elected to Washington County Common Pleas Court
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Election night in Washington County was noteworthy for its contest involving two Magistrates from two special divisions squaring off for a seat on the General Division Bench replacing retiring Judge Susan Boyer. When the dust settled, Magistrate Randall Burnworth of the Domestic Relations Court defeated Magistrate Mark Kerenyi of the Probate and Juvenile Court. Judge Burnworth has been a practicing attorney for more than 30 years and was well-known in the county. Both Magistrates have been active members of the OAM and attended at our Conferences. Judge Burnworth has already named Attorney Shoshawna Booker as his replacement and she will be attending the upcoming New Magistrate Orientation.
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December 16, 2012
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Former President Doug Sendry Passes Away
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It is with great sadness that we report the untimely passing of Magistrate Douglas J. Sendry, a retired magistrate of the OAM from the Portage County Domestic Relations Court. Doug was one of the early members of the OAM who served nearly his entire career on the OAM Board. He was our long time Education and Ethics Chair who organized our CLE and was a frequent and popular presenter for the Ohio Judicial College and at OAM Spring and Fall Conferences. He also chaired several of our Spring and Fall Conferences. For his efforts, Doug received the OAM Education Award in 2000 and was granted Life Member status in 2009. Doug will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of crossing his path. To read the obituary for Doug, please click on the following link: http://www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Douglas-Sendry
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December 1, 2012
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Magistrate Jeffrey Bender appointed new Fourth District Representative
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The OAM Board is pleased to announce that Magistrate Jeffrey Bender of the Hocking County Domestic Relations Court has been appointed as the Association's Fourth District Representative.
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November 16, 2012
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New Board Members Attend First Meeting
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On November 16, 2012, several new Magistrates were welcomed to their first meeting of the OAM Board. Pictured at left with President Greg Clifford are Tamela Womack of the Fairborn Municipal Court (new Municipal Court Practice Area Chair); David Laughlin of the Delaware County Domestic Relations Court (new Fifth District Representative); President Clifford; Roseanne Hilow of the Cuyahoga County Probate Court (new Probate Practice Area Chair); and Judith Levy of the Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court.
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October 4, 2012
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Judicial College Continues its Strong Support for OAM
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Under the strong leadership of former Judge Milt Nuzum, the Ohio Judicial College demonstrated its continued strong support for the OAM by being in full force at the recent OAM Fall Conference. Pictured in the back row from left to right are James Landon, John Pryba, Milt Nuzum and Phil Schopick. Pictured in the front row from left to right are Christy Tull, Patti Reid and Kathy Casper.
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October 4, 2012
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Magistrates Hargreaves and Byrne granted Life Memberships
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At the 2012 Fall Conference, President Greg Clifford presented the OAM's highest award--Life Membership--to retired Lucas County Domestic Relations Court Magistrates William Byrne and Carol Hargreaves. Carol was recognized for her long tenure on the Board, chairing Spring Conferences and being a frequent presenter. Bill was also recognized for his many years of service to the Board and especially for his serving as editor of the OAM Newsletter, which is recognized as one of the finest legal journals in our State. To view the other Magistrates who who have been granted Life Memberships, click here.
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October 4, 2012
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Judge Teodosio is recipient of 2012 Judicial Award
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Judge Linda Teodosio of the Summit County Juvenile Court was the recipient of the 2012 OAM Judicial Award. Judge Teodosio was a member of the OAM when we were still Referees in the early 1990s and has continued to be a strong supporter of Magistrates during her tenure as Judge. To view the past recipients of the OAM Judicial Award, click here.
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October 4, 2012
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Lora Lynn Stalnaker receives 2012 Education Award
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Magistrate Lora Lynn Stalnaker of the Lake County Probate Court was the recipient of the 2012 OAM Education Award in recognition of her extraordinary service to the OAM Board as Probate Practice Chair and her representation of the OAM on the Ohio Judicial Conference Probate Practice and Procedure Committee. To view the past winners of the OAM Education Award, click here.
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October 4, 2012
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Three Justices present CLE at 2012 Fall Conference
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For the first time in the history of the OAM, three sitting Justices of the Ohio Supreme Court made CLE presentations at the OAM Fall Conference. The keynote "Report on the Judiciary" was presented by Associate Justice Yvette McGee Brown (pinch-hitting for Chief Justice O'Connor). She was followed by Associate Justice Terrence O'Donnell updating the members on the growing Mentorship program that he champions. Friday morning was highlighted by a presentation from Associate Justice Robert Cupp entitled "Toward the More Noble".
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October 3, 2012
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Magistrates Volunteer at Worthington Food Pantry
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For the fourth straight year, over 40 Magistrates devoted 2 hours of the first evening of the 2012 Fall Conference giving back to the Community in which the Conference is held--this time at the Worthington Food Pantry and Resource Center. Magistrates also donated over 300 pounds of food to this valuable program. Once again, the volunteer effort was spearheaded by Magistrate Ann Weatherhead of the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court.
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October 3, 2012
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241 Magistrates Attend 2012 Fall Conference
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A near record turnout of 241 Magistrates gathered at the 2012 Fall Conference, which took place October 3-5, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North. The Conference evaluations were overwhelmingly positive and the OAM has already contracted to return there in 2013.
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July 11, 2012
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Barb Doseck appointed to Second District Vacancy
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Magistrate Barb Doseck of the Dayton Municipal Court was recently appointed to the OAM Board to fill the vacancy created as a result of the resignation of Greene County DR Magistrate Kimberly Stump. Barb already hit the ground running by participating in the OAM board meeting held on July 11th. The OAM will truly miss Kim's lengthy board service, which included several years as our Treasurer.
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Message from the President
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Magistrate Gregory F. Clifford |
| President, Ohio Association of Magistrates |
| December 2012- President's Message |
| A Great Year!
This year has been one full of exciting activities for the Ohio Association of Magistrates. We have expanded our Board of Trustees to include the wisdom and experience of a former magistrate who was selected from within our recently formed Retired Magistrates Committee. We held our Spring Conference at the delightfully beautiful Charry Valley Lodge and Water Resort in Newark, Ohio, for the first time and attracted our largest attendance for a spring conference in many years.
At the request of the program staff of the Ohio Judicial College, we assisted the College in evaluating the declining enrollment at the annual summertime cluster of continuing legal education courses know as Magistrate Practice. Due to the reduction in enrollment, it was determined that the Judicial College's Magistrate Practice series would be discontinued in the future. We also conducted a survey of willing members to evaluate your thoughts about expanding our conferences and offering some conflict-free time to permit the inclusion of additional activities for you to experience and enjoy.
As many of you know, our recently concluded Fall Conference and Annual Meeting was a huge success. It included, among other things, inspiring presentations by three of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio, outstanding speakers and discussions in the seminars, wonderful networking opportunities, and the humbling experience of being a volunteer at the Worthington Food Pantry and Resource Center. Our community service efforts attracted the attention of the Ohio Courts Network which covered our volunteer project for viewing across the state. We also introduced our new purple golf shirts with the OAM logo. If you weren't able to get one this year, don't fret because we still have a large number of all sizes left for you at next year's conferences.
As we wrap up this year, our board has been busy planning how we can serve you better in the future. We have reviewed responses from this summer's member survey and hope to adopt the concepts that a majority of you identified. Our Membership Committee is developing an outreach project to encourage courts and magistrates to take full advantage of the collective experience and resources that we have for our membership. Our Education Committee continues to diligently work at designing and providing the most up-to-date educational seminars for our two annual conferences to keep you serving your communities at the highest level of competency and professionalism. Our Constitution and By-Laws Committee has been working on a total review of our Code of Regulations to bring them current for addressing our needs of today. Our Member Survey Commitee has been working on designing a new general survey to capture the demographic information of magistrates accross the sated.
We stand ready to serve your needs and the needs of all magistrates across the State of Ohio. If you know of any Ohio magistrate who is not a member of our association, encourage him or her to join today and take full advantage of our network of collective resources.
Happy Holidays!
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