Village Celebrates the Good Scare �Rst Get Feedback from the Public About Springs Recently Discontinued After 50 Whether the Village Should Give up Control Years

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An INDEPENDENT JOURNAL of NEWS and OPINION YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS SI NCE 1880 YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO T HURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 VO LUME 132, NUMBER 42 PRICE: $1.50 Upgrade for water plant?

By Lauren Heaton the Village should examine more closely whether the cost of upgrading the treat- A water supply feasibility study Village ment plant would indeed reduce the cur- Council members considered at their rent cost of water consumption. Hemp�ing meeting Monday, Oct. 17, recommended also suggested that the costs of upgrading that the Village complete a major upgrade now are knowable, and now is a good time of its water treatment plant. Village con- to borrow money. Council member Karen sultant engineer John Eastman presented Wintrow stated her interest in maintaining seven scenarios with cost comparisons for local control of both the electric and water Council to consider to address the water supply systems, and that both were worth plant. The meeting was discussion only, paying for. and the subject will be revisited at future During citizen comments, Paul Aben- meetings. droth cautioned Council of the danger that The Village water treatment plant located privatization could cause if the supplier off Jacoby Road is in need of signi�cant suddenly decided to sell to an even larger maintenance and upgrades in order to corporation, thereby turning control of the bring it into compliance with current Ohio local water supply over to an anonymous Environmental Protection Agency stan- conglomerate with interests beyond the dards. The plant was built in 1964, with one village. major upgrade in 1999, and is not designed “That scares me — I know of cities that to remove manganese from the water, a have died because the rates increased and process now required. In addition, accord- no one could afford to live there anymore,” ing to the report from Eastman’s �rm, LJB Abendroth said during the meeting. Inc., the outdated controls and the backup Villager Joan Edwards also suggested generator will likely need to be replaced in that Council study the aquifers and the the near future. water-related health of the communities The water feasibility study considered that would potentially supply the village’s seven options, including maintaining the water. Chris Roberts also advised Council current plant, upgrading the plant, replac- to consider the potential threat that hydrau- ing the plant, contracting water service lic fracturing in the area could pose to the from the cities of Xenia or Spring�eld or water supply. Having control of our own PHOTO BY SUZANNE EHALT from Greene County, or contracting with a water supply system in that case would be private company to design, build and oper- crucial to ensuring village water was safe As if black birds were pecking at our downtown garden, scarecrows — 35 at last count — have been popping up over the ate a local water plant for a fee. Considering by our own standards, she said. last two weeks, looming over visitors and villagers coming to town to see the latest creations. Ye Olde Trail Tavern owner Cathy the construction costs and the bene�ts of The analysis of other water supply Christian came up with the idea last year, and this year she teamed up with downtown business supporters Bob Swaney and maintaining control of the water supply, options varied greatly. Replacing the exist- Mindy Harney to make it happen. Ohio Silver owner Marcia Wallgren was caught gluing gems on her Silver Queen’s shoes Eastman recommended that upgrading the ing plant is virtually cost-prohibitive, but Tuesday. See page 8, and visit ysnews.com to see more of the creative creatures. existing system for a 20-year life would be contracting water delivery has drawbacks most effective and would cost an estimated too, including annual costs that could vary $318,500 per year to operate, lowering the between $146,000 (if the Village owned half What, are you yellow? cost per 1,000 gallons from the current of the water main) and $327,000 (if the sup- $4.20 to about $3.66, with the potential to plier owned the whole main). Water quality pass the savings on to consumers. varies as well. Water from Xenia is hard Before going further, Council should and contains �uoride, a chemical Yellow Village celebrates the good scare �rst get feedback from the public about Springs recently discontinued after 50 whether the Village should give up control years. Spring�eld’s water is un�uoridated By Megan Bachman more people coming to town,” Swaney of its water supply, Council President Judith said. TERRIFYING EVENTS Hemp�ing said during the meeting. Then CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 The scarecrows lining village streets In that spirit, a new group of downtown portend a dark time ahead. This Hal- shop owners called Merchants Unite! loween season, the zombie apocalypse SATURDAY, OCT. 22 has formed. Anyone is invited to partici- arrives, with hundreds of the undead • 5–10 p.m., Third Annual Zombie pate in their monthly meetings, held the soon to be roaming our streets in search Walk, 100 Corry Street, donations �rst Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. at Issue 2 to stem workers rights for brains; a monster’s ball will bring out • All night starting at 9:30 p.m., Horror the Yellow Springs Senior Center. frightening creatures to dance in the Marathon V, Little Art Theatre, $20 By Lauren Heaton • Favors performance-based pay over Zombies to swarm town automatic salary and step increases street; a slate of horror �lms will terrify SATURDAY, OCT. 29 all night long; and children will beg for For the third year in a row, zombies Earlier this year, Governor Kasich and • Limits employer contributions toward candy while bon�res rise high into the • 2:30–10 p.m., Creepy Carnival, will take over downtown. The undead will the Ohio legislature passed Senate Bill 5, health care bene�ts to 85 percent chilly air. King’s Yard, free come alive on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5 to which reduces the bargaining rights of • Requires employees to pay 8–10 per- Yelloween is coming, and the town is • 6–8 p.m., Beggar’s Night and village 10 p.m., with the walk beginning at 7:30 Ohio’s 360,000 public employees. The bill’s cent of their retirement pensions set to both attract tourists and to repulse bonfires p.m. Though on the prowl for �esh, the unpopularity led public sector advocates • Removes consideration of seniority and them. The more than 35 scarecrows • 8:30–10:30 p.m., A Monster’s Ball, zombies are also generous and the funds over the summer to gather more than length of service, by itself, from decisions perched above downtown is the �rst sign Corry Street, free raised from suggested donations, raf�es enough signatures to turn the measure regarding a reduction in work force that this year’s festivities will be darker • 10 p.m., “Thrill The World” perfor- and activities will go to Home, Inc. and a into a referendum, which will be listed as • Expands the list of subjects that are but also more creative and prolific, mance, John Bryan Center, free local family in need. Issue 2 on the Nov. 8 ballot. Voting yes for inappropriate for collective bargaining and thanks to some demented local organiz- The zombie walk is the brainchild of Issue 2 will ratify SB 5 and stem the bar- permits public employers to not bargain on ers. tourists who don’t typically shop in villager Tobi Dawson, who thought it gaining power of workers including public any subject...even if it affects wages, hours, “It’s only appropriate for Yellow Springs Yellow Springs into the stores. would be fun to stage the zombie apoca- school teachers, public works employees and terms and conditions of employment to have a big Halloween,” said organizer “I love the idea of people being out lypse in a small town (walks are typically and public hospital staff around the state. Eighty-three of the workers in Yellow Mindy Harney this week. “It’s a town that of their cars and walking around down- held in cities). The response has been Voting no will send SB 5 to the scrap heap. Springs who would be affected by this isn’t scared to dress up, that loves to be town,” Harney said. “It exposes our awe- incredible, with an estimated 300 to 400 Yellow Springs High School teacher measure serve the Yellow Springs school playful, creative and imaginative. Those some stores.” people showing up last year. Shawn Jackson, for one, has been ada- district. Most are teachers and some are are the things I think of when I think of The scarecrows sit on 10-foot poles “It’s gory and it’s zombies, but people mantly opposed to both SB 5 and hence staff and administrators. While currently, Halloween.” where American �ags �y on the Fourth bring their kids,” Dawson said. “It’s Issue 2 since the beginning, he said during all district employees already pay for 15 Behind the �rst scarecrow project are of July. Harney and Swaney worked not about blood and guts.” The event is an interview this week. percent of their healthcare bene�ts and 10 Harney and Bob Swaney, the same team with the Village to more than double the family-friendly, organizers said. Last year “SB 5 takes the voice of the teachers percent of their retirement bene�ts, the law that brought the Cirque Carnivals to number of �ag pole holes downtown so baby zombies were pushed in strollers out of the equation and lets the state make prohibits both the YSEA and the OAPSE, Dayton Street. But the downtown shops more businesses could participate and alongside 80-year-old zombies. the decisions about how to best serve the the local teachers and staff unions, from have made the scarecrows all their own. so it could be a larger exhibit. In addi- After this year’s walk the zombies will public,” Jackson said. “Parents, students negotiating those formulas. The Little Art Theatre’s scarecrow dons tion to creating a de�nite “atmosphere” be encouraged to linger. Corry Street will and teachers should be the ones �guring School Superintendent Mario Basora a �lm reel for a face; Current Cuisine’s downtown, Swaney said, the scarecrow be shut down and seven appropriately- out how best to teach the kids.” opposes the bill. wields a butcher knife; a woman with project is another way for the downtown named bands will play throughout the The main tenets of SB 5, according to a “I have a problem with the spirit of the a decapitated head and cutting shears merchants to work together to promote night, including DJ 501, Pretty Skeletor, synopsis from the Ohio Legislative Service bill as part of a movement to destroy public stands in front of Wavelength salon. their wares. Commission, include: education at the state level,” he said, refer- Harney said she hopes it will draw some “If we work together then we’ll get CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 •Prohibits public employees from ring in part to Ohio House Bill 136, another striking legislative proposal that would siphon local allocations from the state to families who prefer to send their children to private schools. While the Village of Yellow Springs is Vigilant for good, quick food too small to employ unionized workers or police and therefore wouldn’t engage in By Diane Chiddister The cereal garnered raves at the Expo bargaining, according to Village Manager East Natural Food show in Baltimore in Mark Cundiff, the bill does still require You might call Wendy Copper and her September, according to Copper. Along Village workers to pay 15 percent of their business partner Doug Siegal food war- with health food stores and coffee shops healthcare bene�ts (already the case), and riors. The Web site of their new business, signing on to carry the product, a represen- prohibits the Village from picking up any Vigilant Eats, lays down the couple’s mis- tative of Starbuck’s also expressed inter- of the employees pension, to which local sion like a gauntlet. est. Currently, discussion with the huge police already contribute 15 percent and “If we are correct in our assertion, national chain is ongoing, Copper said. Village employees pay 10 percent. vigilance and integrity will help us form an It’s all a little overwhelming, and Copper Though the law won’t have a profound unyielding army of healthy, creative, and said her life now involves promoting the effect on the Village, Cundiff sees it as productive humans,” the statement says. product from 6 a.m. to midnight, except for a challenge to the strong union tradition “Together, energized by real-food, sel�ess the time she spends with her two children, in Ohio and an “attack on home rule,” in action and concern for humanity’s future, aged 14 and 4. which a charter community such as Yellow we shall improve the quality of food and “It’s interesting how little it feels like Springs could come under increasing state education entering the bodies and minds of work,” she said. “I’m doing what I love. It’s control. our fellow citizens.” what I believe in and I think it will make a Scholars from the Ohio Business Round- Copper, of Yellow Springs, and Siegal, difference.” table prepared a study last month that of Bloomington, Ind., have taken an initial Speci�cally, Copper believes passionately showed reasons to support Issue 2. While step toward their goal by releasing their that we are what we eat, and that food not private sector workers make just 2.5 per- �rst food product, Organic Superfood Oat- only affects our health but our state of mind cent more in average wages than Ohio based Cereal. Locally, villagers can �nd and energy levels. public employees, public workers earn 30 the cereal at the Emporium and Underdog The Superfood cereal contains nibs of percent more in bene�ts and enjoy greater Café. cacao believed to enhance mood as well as job security than their private sector coun- The cereal has been a hit with those who goji berries from Tibet, considered an effec- terparts. The goal of SB 5 is to allow state tried it, according to Copper in a recent tive anti-oxidant. Its health bene�ts include and local governments to “hold down the interview. 11 grams of protein, which is “higher than rate of growth of employee compensation,” “They’re surprised how delicious it is, most protein foods,” Copper said. The because it’s so healthy,” she said. cereal’s rolled oats and oat �our are organic In fact, initial accolades for their product and gluten-free, sweetening comes from CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 caused the two foodies to enlarge their organic coconut palm sugar, organic maple initial order. While they originally intended syrup power and organic yacon (a tuber- to start small and produce the �rst batch of ous root and natural sweetener from South PHOTO BY DIANE CHIDDISTER Election guide Oct. 27 Wendy Copper of Yellow Springs, pictured above, and her business partner, Doug cereal in Copper’s own small commercial America), and the remaining ingredients of Next week’s News will include the 2011 kitchen, they ended up hiring a company cinnamon and hemp �our are also organic. Siegal of Bloomington, Ind., have launched a new business, Vigilant Eats. Their first Election Guide, featuring new polling loca- in California to package 20,000 containers product, Organic Superfood Oat-based Cereal, is being sold at the Emporium/Under- tions, local candidate pro�les, ballot issue of the product. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 dog Café. You can find the cereal beside the oatmeal on the cream stand. information and more on how to vote early.

I N T H I S CALENDAR, REMINDER ...... 2 COMMUNITY FORUM ...... 4 ART NEWS; BETH HERTZ, PAINTER ...... 7 POLICE, MAYOR’S COURT; OBITUARIES ...... 9 IS SUE: IN & AROUND; MUSIC, SPIRITUAL EVENTS ..... 3 LIBRARY, GLEN, SENIOR EVENTS; FILM REVIEW ... 6 MORE SCARECROWS ...... 8 SCHOOL; BULLDOG SPORTS ...... 12 PAGE 2 O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 11 THIS WEEK IN YELLOW SPRINGS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

http://www.ysnews.com REMINDERS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Antioch College holds community potluck THURSDAY, OCT. 20 Mah Jongg, 1–5 p.m., Senior Ctr. Membership Committee mtg., 1:30 p.m., Antioch College will host a Founders �� Gentle yoga, 11 a.m., Senior Ctr. Richard Eastman memorial, 1:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Weekend community potluck on Friday, Senior potluck, noon, Senior Ctr. First Presbyterian Church. Cider and tea party, 2:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Oct. 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the college’s art �� Village Mediation Program Steering Victor Garcia speaks, 1:30 p.m., library. Village Energy Board mtg., 6 p.m., Coun- building. Those attending should bring �� Committee mtg., noon, Antioch Mid- Zombie Walk, 5–10 p.m., downtown cil chambers, Bryan Ctr. a side dish to share. Drinks, music and west main conference rm. Yellow Springs. Odd Fellows dinner, 6:30 p.m., lodge. table service will be provided. The potluck Baby and toddler play time, 2–2:45 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., United Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., will be followed by an executive brie�ng library. Methodist Church. FCC Assisted Living Ctr. by Antioch College President Mark Roos- evelt at 7:30 p.m. in Herndon Gallery. For South Town Farmers Market, 2–6 p.m., Rock Island Plow Company, 7:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Strings concert, 7 p.m., Dollar General parking lot. Senior Ctr. great rm. more information, contact Stacey Wirrig at Clifton Opera House. 207-2640. Qi Gong, 2:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Rockwell 7, 10 p.m., Peach's. Odd Fellows mtg., 7:15 p.m., lodge. Film chronicles slave trade �� After school naturalist program, 3:30–4:30 SUNDAY, OCT. 23 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., United p.m., Trailside Museum. Methodist Church. �� Spiritual discussion, 8:30 a.m., UUF. Yellow Springs youth are encouraged Jewelry making workshop, 6–7:45 p.m., Course in Miracles, 9 a.m., FCC Assisted WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 to attend a free screening of Traces of the �� library. Living. Friends Meeting for Worship, 7 a.m., Trade: A Story from the Deep North on Awana, 6:30–8 p.m., First Baptist Church. Church school, 9:30 a.m., Central Chapel Rockford. Wednesday, Oct 26, at 7 p.m., or Saturday, �� AACW coordinating committee mtg., 7 AME. Needlework group, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. at the Little Art Theatre. p.m., Bryan Ctr. First Day School for youth, 10 a.m., Rock- Baby and toddler playgroup, 10 a.m.– The �lm will be followed by a discussion, conducted by YSHS facilitators. Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., First ford. noon, Bryan Ctr. Presbyterian Church. Singing, 10 a.m., Rockford Chapel. Flexibility exercise, 10:30 a.m., Senior Ctr. Patient and caregiver support group mtg., Activities mtg., 11 a.m., Senior Ctr. �� Worship service, 10:30 a.m., First Presby- ��

� � � � 7 p.m., Senior Ctr. terian Church. Seated volleyball, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr.

� � Zombies come alive � � � � Screening of The Spook Who Sat by the Senior lunch, noon, Senior Ctr. � � Friends mtg, 11 a.m., Rockford Chapel. �� Door, 7 p.m., Nonstop Institute. Worship service, 11 a.m., Central Chapel Life drawing class, 1–3 p.m., Union Zombies will once again gather in the Little streets of downtown Yellow Springs on Sat- Wisdom Quest Metaphysical Group, 7–9 AME. Schoolhouse. p.m., UUF meetinghouse. Antioch Farm volunteers, 1–3 p.m., near urday, Oct. 22, for the third annual Yellow Art Wildflower hike, 1–3 p.m., Trailside Springs Zombie Walk. From 5–10 p.m., FRIDAY, OCT. 21 amphitheater. Museum. zombies of all ages will gather for a variety Theatre All-day open house, Curves of Yellow Open gallery hours, 2–4 p.m., Glen House YS Community potluck/Antich students, �� of family-fun activities and a free street con- Springs. Art. 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. cert, all to raise money and food for local Qi Gong exercise, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. � � � � � � � � � � � � Shakespeare reading group, 2:30–4 p.m., “Thriller” dance reherasal, 5–6:15 p.m., charities. Poetry reading group, 10:30 a.m., Senior FCC Assisted Living. Senior Center great room. Craft and food vendors will be open in Ctr. Elemental circle, 4 p.m., UUF meeting- Duplicate bridge, 6:30–10 p.m., Senior the Art Park at 100 Corry Street begin- Story time for ages 3–5, 10:30–11 a.m., �� house. Ctr. ning at 5 p.m., and local zombie experts library. Open mic, 7 p.m., Peach's. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., will help with makeup for a suggested

�� Seated volleyball, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. Community Chorus rehearsal, 7–9 p.m., Rockford Chapel. donation of $5. Five local bands will play Friday lunch, 11:30 a.m., Senior Ctr. YSHS band rm. Screening of Traces of the Trade, 7 p.m., downtown, and the Zombie Walk will Mills Lawn choir performance, 12:15

� Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., Little Art. begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. Craft and p.m., Little Art. First Presbyterian Church. Trivia with Todd, 9:30–11:30 p.m., Peach’s t-shirt sales, as well as the proceeds from a Glen Parks Banjo Entertainment, 1:30 Al–Anon meeting, 8 p.m., FCC Assisted 50/50 raf�e, will bene�t the Gueth family, �� p.m., Clifton Opera House. Grill. Living. Yellow Springs Home, Inc. and local food �� Founders Weekend community potluck, THURSDAY, OCT. 27 MONDAY, OCT. 24 pantries. For more information, visit www. �� 5:30–7:30 p.m., Antioch College art Gentle yoga, 11 a.m., Senior Ctr. Flexibility exercise, 10:30 a.m., Senior facebook.com/zombiewalkyellowsprings. �� bldg. Lunch Bunch departs, 11:30 a.m., Bryan Ctr. �� Antioch College presidential address, Ctr. parking lot. � � �� Seated volleyball, 11:30 a.m., Senior Ctr. 7:30 p.m., Herndon Gallery. Senior potluck, noon, Senior Ctr. � Senior lunch, noon, Senior Ctr. Village Beggar’s Night “Dare 2B Square” opening reception, 6–9 Baby and toddler play time, 2–2:45 p.m., Dungeons and Dragons, 4–5:30 p.m., � � � � p.m., Village Artisans. library. Halloween Trick-or-Treat night in Yellow library. Jeanne Ulrich and Friends, 6:30–10 p.m., Community food pantry open, 2–4 p.m., Springs is Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 Food Day celebration, 5–8 p.m., United p.m. Villagers are urged to drive with extra Emporium. United Methodist Church. �� Methodist Church. caution due to the number of small children Haunted Library, 7–8:30 p.m., library. South Town Farmers Market, 2–6 p.m., �� Community Band rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., who will be carousing in costume through Knot Fibb’n, 7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera YSHS music room. Dollar General parking lot. the streets that night. Bon�re locations will House. Dayton Mandolin Orchestra rehearsal, Qi Gong, 2:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. be announced later in the month. SATURDAY, OCT. 22 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. After school naturalist program, 3:30–4:30 Farmers market, 7 a.m.–noon, Kings �� Orientation to meditation, 7:45 p.m., p.m., Trailside Museum. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Yard. Dharma Ctr. Quick Tips for Personal Finance, 6:30– Jack-o-lanterns to be lit �� Zen meditation, 7:30 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., United 7:45 p.m., library. Kids and adults alike are invited to carve Older and Bolder group, 10 a.m., Senior Methodist Church. �� Awana, 6:30–8 p.m., First Baptist jack-o-lanterns and bring them to 309 Xenia Ctr. �� TUESDAY, OCT. 25 Church. Avenue, where Asian Collection and the �� Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., Sunrise meditation, 7:30 a.m., 215 Park Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., First YSAC Gallery reside. Villager Alan Mac- �� Friends Assisted Living. Meadows. Presbyterian Church. � beth has volunteered to light any jack-o- 4�� Peace vigil, noon–1 p.m., corner of Xenia Weaving class, 9:30 a.m.–noon, Senior Ctr. Environmental Commission, 7–9 p.m., lanterns he receives for three nights begin- Ave. and Limestone St. Hearing aid repair, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. Bryan Ctr. rms. A and B. ning on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31. They � � � �� Antioch Farm volunteers, 1–3 p.m., near Qi Gong, 1 p.m., Senior Ctr. 10-minute Play Festival, 8 p.m., First will be lit from nightfall to 12:30 a.m. Those � � � �� amphitheater. Party bridge, 1–3:30 p.m., Lawson Place. Presbyterian church. interested may bring jack-o-lanterns begin- � � � �� ning Sunday, Oct. 23, and Mr. Macbeth will 4�� hide them in the gardens. �� $1/WK...gets your classiﬁed Mills Lawn choir to sing YS Strings to play 4�� on the web! Call 767-7373 Mills Lawn’s new �fth- and sixth-grade The Yellow Springs Strings will give the Celebrate Food Day �� performance choir will hold an opening �rst of a series of concerts celebrating their The Yellow Springs Winter Farmers 4 concert of fall songs and canons at the Little 10th anniversary on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 Market will host a Food Day celebra- �� Art Theatre on Friday, Oct. 21, at 12:15 p.m. �� p.m. in the great room of the Senior Center. tion on Monday, Oct. 24, 5–8 p.m. at the �� A hat will be passed at the performance, The orchestra, which is organized and United Methodist Church. The evening �� with donations bene�ting the Little Art �� conducted by Shirley Mullins, will perform will include demonstrations in cooking, �� Theatre. �� a variety of music, including “As Summer canning, sprout growing and building a �� Was Just Beginning (Song for James chicken coop. For more information on �� Dean)” by Larry Daehn, a new composition the event, visit www.thevillagegravy.com/ �� GLASER by violinist Lee Eimers who is a retired pro- tvg/2011/fooddayevent. ��

�� fessor from Cedarville University, a sonata �� CONSTRUCTION by Telemann, and “Dance Scenario” by �� • New Homes Elliot Del Borgo. Wisdom Quest to meet Two soloists will be featured: Robert �� • Additions/Remodeling The Wisdom Quest Metaphysical Group � �� Love, �rst trumpet with the Community �� • Quality Work Band and Antioch College Orchestra, will will hold a revival meeting on Thursday, � �� Oct. 20, 7–9 p.m. at the UUF meetinghouse, � play Leroy Anderson’s “Trumpeter’s Lul- • Artistic Design laby.” Louise Farley, longtime �rst violinist located at 2884 U.S. Route 68. Attorney • Timely Completion in the group, will perform “Cansonetta” by George Katchmer will present, “Theology • 30 years experience Tchaikovsky, accompanied by Scott Kel- of the Multiverse.” logg at the piano. CHRISTOPHER GLASER The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission is free and donations will be Curves holds open house 767-1241 • cell 623-3618 appreciated. Curves of Yellow Springs will host an open house all day on Friday, Oct. 21, to celebrate its eighth anniversary. All are invited � � � to come visit, enter a drawing for a free year of membership or try a free workout. For �� more information, call 767-3700. ��

� �� African-American � � � � � �� ﬁlms continue �� Each Thursday through Nov. 3, Nonstop �� Liberal Arts Institute hosts the African- �� American Representation in Feature Films series. Bob Devine will introduce �ve important and sometimes dif�cult-to- �� access narrative �lms by African-American �� directors and from Hollywood. The second �lm in the series is The Spook Who Sat by the Door, beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20. Director Ivan Dixon sold the �lm as a “blaxploitation shoot-em-up,” �� masking the theme of urban-based warfare �� for African-American liberation. Its release provoked violent reaction in some parts �� of white America, and the FBI pressured �� the distributor to destroy all copies. The �lm was restored from the original camera �� BENTINO’S�BENTINO’S � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � negative in 2004. �� YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS, USPS No. �� 695820, periodicals postage paid at Yellow �� Springs, Ohio 45387. Published weekly at 253½ �� Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387. Sub- �� scription rate: $45/year (higher outside Yellow �� Springs). �� POSTMASTER: Please send address changes �� to: Yellow Springs News, P.O. Box 187, Yellow �� Springs, Ohio 45387. YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS IN AND AROUND YELLOW SPRINGS • MORE THIS WEEK O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 11 PAGE 3

IN AND AROUND YELLOW SPRINGS M U S I C TH I S W E E K �� Clifton features a weekend of music The Clifton Opera House will kick off its new matinee series on Friday, Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m. with Glen Parks Banjo Entertainment. Knot Fibb’n will perform at the Clifton �� Opera House on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. �� Knot Fibb’n presents a unique, crisp style to the traditional Irish-American music scene. �� Rock Island Plow Company will return to the stage at Clifton Opera House on Satur- �� day, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The group main- �� tains the classic bluegrass style, coupled �� with newer bluegrass music written for �� today’s audiences. “Townies” to bring “fonkay” music Local band Rockwell 7 will perform Sat- urday, Oct. 22, at Peach’s, beginning at 10 p.m. An out�t of Yellow Springs “townies,” the group promises to offer “rock, blues, fonkay R and B and twang.” Local tunes at Emporium Jeanne Ulrich and Friends will accom- 937.319.4291 | 120½ Dayton St. pany the weekly wine tasting at the Empo- www.innerlightwellness.net rium on Friday, Oct. 21, 6:30–10 p.m. �� The Threshold Singers of Yellow Springs recently hosted the comfort and compassion through singing at bedsides of those who �� sixth annual Midwest Gathering of Threshold Choirs with Kate are seriously ill or nearing death. As the need arises, a small group �� Munger of Inverness, Calif., who founded what has become a net- of two or three women will volunteer to sing quietly at a bedside work of 100 choirs across the country. The event was attended by for perhaps 20–30 minutes in nursing homes, hospices and private 76 women who represented 12 choirs from eight states. homes. For more information about joining or scheduling a visit, The Yellow Springs choir is a collective of 35 women who offer call 937-234-SING. A BIG thank you to * * * Yellow Springs School Board President BOB & SUE SWANEY Sean Creighton recently received a owners of the Corner Cone prestigious honor from the Ohio School for sponsoring and supporting the community-oriented Boards Association, or OSBA. He was given the “Outstanding Board Member” CORNER CONE FARMERS’ MARKET award for the southwest region of the OSBA. Dr. Creighton was recognized for from ALL THE VENDORS his leadership over the last year-and-a-half as the board president. During this time, he A THIRD VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR! actively led a process for hiring an entirely new administrative team and pursuing the With the love and support of their friends ambitious Class of 2020 10-year strategic and families, Enrique Ramirez and Kirsten Many new vendors supplying great plan. In addition to this recognition, Dr. Bean welcomed their daughter Natalia Creighton is also being considered for the Ramirez into the world on Oct. 7. Grandpar- honor of “Outstanding Board Member” for ents Michelle Giguere and Rodney Bean selections for our customers! the entire state of Ohio. were present at the birth and Natalia’s uncle, Erik Bean, texted “Awsome!” from Port- * * * land, Ore. Her sister Krysthell and many Pianist Sam Reich will perform a free con- extended family members sent her mucho cert at the Champaign County Arts Council amor y besos from Honduras. Parents and in Urbana on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. Sam baby are home and having lots of fun. In search of her own bone density health, is the son of Barry and Jennifer Reich of Joyce Reena Appell has taken a personal Yellow Springs and Sheila and Gale Finley �� interest in developing a workout that would of Kettering. His grandparents are the late improve bone mass, reverse bone loss and Malcolm and Dorothy Reich of Urbana. target the at-risk areas of the body like hips, Reich received his undergraduate degree wrists, shoulders and ankles, resulting from Eastman School of Music and is cur- in the inception of a “Yoga with Weights” rently pursuing two masters degrees there �� class. Joyce Reena has practiced and stud- in solo and collaborative performance. He ied yoga and meditation since 1984 and has holds graduate assistantships in teaching �� taught since 1991. She completed her mas- and accompanying. Committed to the per- � ters degree in counseling psychology and formance of new music, Reich is active in �� is a licensed professional counselor. She the contemporary music scene, presenting �� also earned her Experienced-Registered new pieces in New York City and Upstate Yoga teacher, or E-RYT, title. New York. �� SPIRITUAL EVENTS �� Quakers meet for worship Springs Christian Center’s annual Harvest �� The Yellow Springs Meeting of the Soci- Festival on Friday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. There �� ety of Friends will meet Sunday, Oct. 23, at will be face-painting, balloon sculpting, �� Rockford Chapel for worship. At 10 a.m., magic, skits, hot dog roasting and hayrides. the First Day School Godly Play for chil- There will also be games and goodie bags for �� dren and youth will discuss “The Ark and the children. The festival will be held at the �� the Temple.” At the same time, there will Christian Center’s barn, behind the church, be singing for the adults. At 10:40 a.m., all at 324 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd. All are �� invited. Those attending should bring their will come together for group hymn singing. �� Meeting for worship will begin at 11 a.m., own hot dogs to roast and a dish to share. followed by social time and snacks at noon. Plates, cups and cutlery will be provided. Worship at First Presbyterian Church Eat dinner, support Central Chapel All are welcome to worship at the First Central Chapel AME Church has part- Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Oct. 23 nered with the Applebee’s restaurant at he Yellow Springs Arts Council presents at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Joe Hinds will deliver 1991 Harner Drive in Xenia, as part of the Kno ck out TPart 3 in a three-part awareness effort the sermon, and gospel music will be franchise’s “Dine to Donate” program. intended to help local residents understand performed by the Soulstirrers. Elizabeth Those participating will receive a 10 per- the impact of culture and arts on the economic cent rebate on the cost of their meal, and the Smith, Eric Reimers and Edward Johnson Flu sustainability of our community. We hope will be con�rmed. help raise money for the church. To participate, visit Central Chapel for a voucher, you find this powerful research enlightening... Harvest Festival at Christian Center and present it when dining at the speci�ed with a Clown-A-Mania, with clowns Zilcho and Applebee’s location any time between 11 Cultural activities attract tourists and spur Lulla Belle, will be featured at the Yellow a.m. and store close on Nov. 6 or Dec. 4. Flu Shot the creation of ancillary activities, such as from Town Drug restaurants, hotels and the services needed to support them. Cultural facilities and events $25, covered by enhance property values, tax resources and Medicare B overall profitability for communities. In doing so, the arts become a direct contributor to Mon., Oct. 24to urban and rural revitalization.

�� The Role of the Arts in Economic Development (2001): Wed., Oct.2 6 National Governor’s Association �� 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. �� Tim Rogers, R.PH. We’ve seen why attachment is an important �� Janice Blandford, R.PH. metric for communities, since it links to key �� outcomes like local economic growth. So, the next obvious question is: what drives attach- �� ment? Three main qualities attach people to �� place: social offerings, such as entertainment �� venues and places to meet, openness (how welcoming a place is) and the area’s aesthetics �� How may we help you to live better and longer? (its physical beauty and green spaces). �� Soul of the Community Project (2008): Gallup and the �� 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon.– Fri. Knight Foundation �� 9 a.m. – 12 noon Sat. CLOSED SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS �� 767-1070 263 Xenia Ave. www.ysartscouncil.org PAGE 4 O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 11 COMMUNITY FORUM YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS Donate locally through YSCC Askeland dedicated Can’t Ask for more Be open on Barr I have been very hard on Lori Askeland. I It’s Askeland again this year for me. Behind Ted Barker’s recent, lighthearted I worked for a large corporation in Cincin- • African American Cross-Cultural have challenged her with extreme views on Lori has done a splendid job on the Vil- letter “If I were king,” I found a lot of wisdom. nati for 33 years, the last 17 of which while Works, sponsors of the Blues Fest our environment, economy, energy distribu- lage Council these past years. Each week Turning the Barr property into a park would living in Yellow Springs. I had always given • YS Aquatic Club tion and more. Clearly I have burdened her. she sends to those who have signed up for create an open and connected feeling with my “fair share” to United Way when the • YS Kids Playhouse It’s a lot of weight. I have confronted her her e-mail a report of what has gone on the downtown. With benches, a few picnic fundraisers came around because I wanted • YS Therapeutic Riding Center on the very nature of man. Through it all, I and what is to come at the next Council tables and landscaped walkways, it would to support the communities in which I lived. • YS Emergency Welfare Fund have seen her struggle, and then indubita- meeting. On each important issue, she be most inviting. A small stage or band shell But when I moved to Yellow Springs in 1993, • YS and Clifton Senior Centers bly rise. I recognize her intelligence when I also does research and shares her �nd- would be great for local school plays, or I balked at continuing to give to the Cincin- • YS Arts Council see the diverse volumes of information that ings and explanations as to her decisions maybe Chamber Music Yellow Springs could nati Area United Way. It was very important As co-chairs of this year’s YSCC United she takes on every day. I suggest everyone via the e-mail. I feel that she is fair and hold performances on warm fall evenings? to me that my money stay in Yellow Springs, Way campaign, we urge you to invest in our read her Village Council and Planning Com- well-thought-out in her decisions. And in With as creative a community as we belong but I didn’t know local organizations well community by donating to the United Way mission meeting announcements. I appreci- a mirroring of larger political trends, we to, it only seems appropriate to have as many enough to know exactly where to put it. So of the Greater Dayton Area. The pledge ate those rare Council members who make have our very own rock star in a govern- avenues of expression available as possible. for a few years my charitable giving was card code for YSCC is “YSCC” (you may this extra effort to keep citizens informed. ing position. We are always talking about strengthening sporadic, and sometimes I forgot. Then I designate all or part of your pledge to the In Lori, I have experienced a person who Who could ask for more than Askeland? our sense of community, and it seems to me happened to have a conversation with Pam YSCC). For those of you who work on base has worked through the issue of dwindling —Catherine Price that Ted’s idea does just that. If you were Conine who told me I can donate to the or for the federal government, the com- resources, and has not, like so many others, living in one of these newly-built apartments, United Way of Greater Dayton and desig- bined federal campaign code for YSCC is simply turned away from it. Somehow, wouldn’t it be more pleasant to look out nate all of my funds (minus their 15 percent “28914.” Whether you decide to contribute through grace, she has managed to accept Strolger inspired toward the Glen rather than Xenia Avenue? administrative cost) to Yellow Springs. to the YSCC, another partner agency or these extreme, yet true, views of reality, The lead story about Lou Strolger in I think we all have seen how dif�cult it is ”Really?!” I said. Who knew? the United Way’s general fund (now called and still emerge with an ethic of kindness the Yellow Springs News on Oct. 13 gave getting anything decided and accomplished Well, now you know. If you want to sup- “Live United 24/7 365”), be assured that �rmly in place. me a personal sense of pride and satisfac- in community government. I don’t mean port local non-pro�t organizations whose you are contributing to a network of diverse I will vote for Lori Askeland for Village tion although I do not personally know to place any blame whatsoever on anyone. endeavors fall under the heading of “chari- services which contribute directly to the Council, and I hope to see her contribute the family. I believe during these times But I do think that once an idea has been table, educational, literacy and scienti�c,” quality of our lives here in Yellow Springs. greater unity and purpose to our village. of changing demographics and economic formulated and a decision made, we become the Yellow Springs Community Council, Pledge cards and donations can be —Christine O. Roberts stress in Yellow Springs, news that gives so attached to the idea that we personalize or YSCC, can help you do so. As a partner mailed to the United Way of the Greater young, black males positive role models, it, and leave no room to accomodate other agency with the United Way, the YSCC acts Dayton Area, 33 West First Street, Suite using their high school graduates, is espe- possibilities. as an umbrella agency providing non-pro�t 500, Dayton, OH 45402. Give myself, I support Askeland cially important. Too often lead stories of For all the visualization and effort to create status for ten smaller local organizations Andrea Adkins, or Pam Conine a call (we’re In the upcoming election for Village newspapers outside Yellow Springs, espe- a stronger sense of community, it would be that could not afford such status on their in the Red Book) if you need a form and Council, I enthusiastically support the re- cially stories involving persons of color, a shame to sit on a decision and close our own. Here is a sample of the organizations we’ll put one in the mail to you. election of Lori Askeland. She has clearly project the worst — crime, drugs, poverty minds without at least considering another you would be supporting: —Andrea Adkins shown herself to be an energetic, dedicated or underachievement. Your story was a possibility — it would be the noble choice. • YS Community Youth Orchestra — Pam Conine and intelligent member of the council and of breath of fresh air. By highlighting and —David Goodman • YS Youth Center YSCC Board of Trustees the community. She also runs a blog and an headlining the positive achievement of Lou e-mail list open to all, where she posts her Strolger and his contributions to this year’s thoughts on issues and upcoming agendas, Nobel Prize in physics, your story gave our Motorcycle sense Keep race in park and she invites responses and initiatives from whole community a needed uplift. I want “Democracy is This old, and I do mean old, veteran of Everyone knows how important John her constituency. Despite her busy schedule to congratulate the Strolger family. Also, a letter the motorcycle wars, suggests: Bryan State Park is to Yellow Springs. I — teaching, singing and supporting com- I want to give kudos to the Yellow Springs to the • In parked lines of traf�c, do not stop have just found out that the cross-country munity organizations — she is always avail- News for its commitment to progressive near the car ahead. Motorcycles, usually, event for Oct. 18 will not be held at the able through her “of�ce hours” and social reporting. We are all better for it. Thank editor.” do not have a reverse gear for when the car park, but instead at Young’s. I love the cross networking, and she “hears” what we have you. -E.B. White ahead moves backward for any reason. country meets at the park. That is how I to say. This is democratic governance at its —Robert Harris • Always travel near the center line (car �rst found out and experienced John Bryan best. Yellow Springs is lucky to have her. driver side) of traf�c so that drivers ahead nine years ago when my family moved to —Judith Ezekiel and behind can see you. this area. Many teams participated, and I • Park your motorcycle in outer line with don’t think the park realizes what exposure Askeland listens Gas drillers on the rampage other parked vehicles so that car drivers can that gives it! Gas drillers in Ohio are on the rampage. own wastes to dispose of. see well ahead that this space is occupied. Yes, I know it is a state park, and the I am writing to ask everyone to vote for Large gas and oil companies are rapidly Make no mistake, because the state of • Do not travel less than three seconds Yellow Springs residents do not have Lori Askeland for Village Council in our buying up drilling rights in Ohio counties Ohio is so welcoming to gas drilling opera- behind vehicles ahead. If anything happens control over it, but I do think it important upcoming election. Lori has worked tire- overlying the Utica Shale. Chesapeake tions, we will see the effects. In fact, here in front of you, you will be the guy who gets that you know of this major change for lessly to be informed, to communicate with alone has leased over 1.25 million acres in in Yellow Springs, it looks like �nancial hurt. those in the running community, for the citizens and to ask for input on issues facing Ohio and predicts a $15 to $20 billion dollar support for our solar farm project may • Never pass other vehicles on the right. increased numbers it brought to Yellow our village. Lori truly listens and shows up return. be at risk. With all the money to be made You may be legal, but you will be dead if Springs, if only for one day, which will to represent all of us. She has our backs! Of course, this precious gas can only in gas production in the state, and with cars on your left turn right. now stay at Young’s. I remember the —Carmen Milano be extracted by the process of slick-water Kasich stating that “SB 221 would prob- • Do not use your blinding bright light challenge of keeping the run in the horizontal hydraulic fracturing, a process ably bene�t from some tweaking,” bank when approaching other vehicles. They can park a number of years ago, and here it that has yet to be proven safe for human and �nancial institutions are reluctant to see your city driving light just as well. is again. Short sighted, in my opinion, Dine with students health or the environment. In our neigh- support sustainable energy projects like • Loud pipes are not necessary for any when this event brought many first time We invite the Yellow Springs community boring state of Pennsylvania, they’ve seen solar and wind. Moreover, SB 221 which reason. They are adolescent, irritating to visitors to discover and appreciate John to share a meal and friendship with Antioch some economic growth, but they’ve also was passed in 2008, and supports renew- all, and make enemies for motorcycling . Bryan State Park. College students and faculty on Wednes- seen some major catastrophes: well water able portfolio standards — 25 percent —Paul R. Cooper —Patricia Tillou day, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at the First Presbyte- loss and contamination, human health alternative energy sources by 2025 — is rian Church. concerns, death of livestock, explosions, now challenged by proposed Senate Bill Please label your dish “meat,” “vegetar- spills which contaminate agricultural land 216 which would repeal this sustainable Visit ysnews.com/submissions, e-mail the News SUBMIT ian, ” or vegan. and nearby streams, over 2876 violations in energy goal. If SolarVision is unable to A LETTER directly at [email protected], mail your letter —Jennifer Berman the past three years. Do we want that here �nd funding by years end, the YS solar to P.O. Box 187, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, or — Al Denman in Ohio? Could we slow down a little? Could project may go belly-up. TO THE drop it off at our of�ce, 253½ Xenia Ave. Deadline Antioch College Community we wait until the EPA’s �nal study on the We also have the threat of West Bay Task Force co-chairs safety of hydraulic fracturing is complete? Explorations Inc., (the company from EDITOR is Monday, 5 p.m., the week of publication. Could we impose more regulation on the Michigan that was here running seismo- methods used by gas and oil companies graphic exploration for gas and oil last that are currently exempt from the Safe fall and later issued lease agreements to A YELLOW SPRINGS ALMANACK BY BILL FELKER Drinking Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Miami Township residents) who plans Clean Water Act, and several others? Do to return to this area “once the farmers we really want to risk and rape our environ- crops are in”...very soon now. Will they OCTOBER 21–27 tion of robins all along the river. And although all but one of its walnuts. The summer ment for a bunch of temporary jobs — most be looking for oil? Or will they be looking many robins depart south this week, many of the entire neighborhood is collapsing �lled by out-of-state workers — that will in the Utica Shale? Moreover, if leases are Now retrospect and prospect have their also remain here for the winter, feasting on around me. Robins peeping and whinny- only last during the initial stages of drilling signed, how soon might they be sold to a share, the plentiful honeysuckle berries. ing, the wind blowing from the west. and then terminate? shale gas driller? For autumn like the Janus of the year OCTOBER 31, 2010: Rachel’s ginkgo has Recent maps of the Utica Shale show I ask you to stay vigilant. Call or write to Holds spring to spring in double-handed A DAYBOOK FOR THE YEAR IN turned, as has the Herman Street ginkgo. that the region to be drilled doesn’t extend your legislators: house reps, senators, gov- keeping. YELLOW SPRINGS. The Dayton Street beech has blotches much west of Columbus. Whew! At least ernor. Tell them we do not want to open our —Vita Sackville-West OCTOBER 21, 1982: Mill Habitat: I’d gone of orange. At the Mill Dam walk, I found we won’t have drill rigs in our back yards state to fracking. Demand a statewide mora- THE MOON IN THE THIRD to the woods expecting to �nd the end robins moving through the honeysuckles, and our water may be safe. torium on this practice until it can be proven WEEK OF MIDDLE FALL of everything. Instead the Glen was full some zooming across the river, appearing Or will it? Ohio has 180 deep injection safe for the environment and human health of birds: I’d never seen it so alive. The in full migration. Above the empty canopy, wells across the state used for discarding and until it can be safely regulated. Oppose The Leafturn Moon wanes down October robins chirped and �uttered like star- a small �ock of buzzards circled. fracking waste water — New York and SB 216 and demand development of alterna- until it becomes the new Second-Spring lings; the buzzards, maybe �fty or sixty Pennsylvania each have two. Currently all tive, renewable and energy-ef�ciency activi- Moon (which is “double-handed” because of them, restless when they saw me, OCTOBER 21 waste water from New York and Pennsyl- ties in Ohio. I may be naïve here, but I have it actually brings spring-like growth during rose and settled on one sycamore then Sunrise/set: 7:52/6:47 vania is hauled to Ohio for disposal, and no other recourse. Power to the people! the autumn) on October 26 at 3:56 p.m. another, their re�ections in the water like Record hi/lo: 85 (1953)/23 (1974) soon the state will have the addition of its —Vickie Hennessy Rising in the morning and setting in the huge berries on the branches. Average hi/lo: 62/42 evening, the new moon is always overhead OCTOBER 21, 1983: Mill: A �ock of robins at Moonrise/set: 1:42 a.m./3:31 p.m. near the middle of the day. the river bank, and then further up stream, Age of Moon/Year: 25 days/294 days Mucher for township’s future THE ORIONIDS the woods full of their calls. And I counted OCTOBER 22 sixty-one buzzards perched in a sycamore Sunrise/set: 7:53/6:46 My name is Chris Mucher, and I am Trust in order to preserve over 2,200 acres The Orionid meteors fall near Orion after tree at the bend of the river, re�ected in the Record hi/lo: 82 (1920)/25 (1887) asking for your vote on Nov. 8. It has been of prime farmland in the township. midnight on October 22. low water like huge fruits on the branches. Average hi/lo: 62/41 my pleasure to have served as one of your While the township is in great shape OCTOBER 22, 1984: Mill habitat: Robins Moonrise/set: 2:50 a.m./4:03 p.m. ZEITGEBERS Miami Township Trustees since 1996, and I now, there are upcoming challenges that found about 200 yards beyond the river Age of Moon/Year: 26 days/295 days hope you will allow me to continue serving must be addressed so that Miami Town- (Events in nature that tell the bend, buzzards also in a different syca- OCTOBER 23 our township for another term. ship can continue to remain as strong as time of year) more, large �ocks, seemed to be swarm- Sunrise/set: 7:54/6:45 Today, Miami Township is healthy and ever. In particular, we have to address the This week’s most dramatic zeitgebers are ing before heading south. Record hi/lo: 84 (1947)/25 (1982) strong. We have a vibrant economy built economic pressures that come from fund- the collapse of more Middle Autumn foliage OCTOBER 23, 1992: South Glen: Robins Average hi/lo: 61/41 on a solid agricultural base. It contains a ing cuts by the state of Ohio, shrinking in the Glen and in the village, and the migra- migrating along the river, like all the years Moonrise/set: 4:01 a.m./4:35 p.m. state park, a nature preserve, as well as two property tax revenues from Greene County before. As I walked back toward the truck, Age of Moon/Year: 27 days/296 days villages that are the envy of every other due to decreasing appraisal values and the a monarch butter�y rose up over the gray OCTOBER 24 municipality in Ohio. Since taking of�ce, reduction in gasoline tax and motor vehicle YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS tufted goldenrod, slowly in the warm air. Sunrise/set: 7:55/6:43 protecting our township and securing its license revenue. These are serious issues An Independent Community Newspaper OCTOBER 23, 1993: Walking Buttercup at Record hi/lo: 82 (1899)/23 (1981) future have always been my priorities. and will require tough decisions that need 253½ Xenia Ave., P.O. Box 187 South Glen. Clear skies, 55 degrees. Just Average hi/lo: 61/41 During my tenure as Miami Township to be based on experience and a thorough Yellow Springs, OH 45387 off the road, on the way to Sycamore Hole, Moonrise/set: 5:14 a.m./5:08 p.m. Trustee, I have focused on prudent devel- knowledge of Township �nances. (937) 767-7373 the sound of robins migrating, steady whin- Age of Moon/Year: 28 days/297 days opment, land preservation, encouraging In addition, the Miami Township Fire- e-mail: [email protected] nies from up the hill and across the river. OCTOBER 25 job creation and protecting our natural and Rescue, which I consider the best fire Web: www.ysnews.com OCTOBER 23, 2004: South Glen at 9:00 a.m. Sunrise/set: 7:56/6:42 cultural resources by: department in the Miami Valley, has a Robins passing south along the east Record hi/lo: 83 (1963)/25 (1962) • Entering into a Cooperative Economic crucial issue to confront in dealing with a Diane Chiddister ...... Editor ridge. Average hi/lo: 60/40 Development Agreement, or CED, with the 55-year-old �re station that is woefully inad- Lauren Heaton ...... Associate Editor OCTOBER 24, 1987: South Glen: Robins Moonrise/set: 6:29 a.m./5:44 p.m. Village of Yellow Springs to keep high qual- equate to the needs of a modern emergency Robert Hasek ...... Advertising Manager travelling through the honeysuckles, Age of Moon/Year: 29 days/298 days ity services in the village while inhibiting services department. The current station’s Lauren Shows ...... Village Desk Editor starlings whistling in the osage, crickets OCTOBER 26 skyrocketing property taxes. lack of space, its limited parking and its Kathryn Hitchcock ...... Display Advertising strong still. Sunrise/set: 7:57/5:41 • Joining Community Resources and terrible energy ef�ciency means that our Doug Hinkley ...... Business Manager OCTOBER 24, 1994: This afternoon about Record hi/lo: 83 (1963)/21 (1962) working to build a new commerce park, excellent MTFR cannot house the state-of- Megan Bachman ...... Reporter �ve o’clock, I stopped with Buttercup at Average hi/lo: 60/40 which will bring new jobs to Miami Town- the art technology and equipment that such Grinnell Pond below the railroad tracks. Moonrise/set: 7:45 a.m./6:23 p.m. Matt Minde ...... Production/Layout ship. a valuable institution and dedicated team A few yards into the woods, I startled Age of Moon/Year: 1 day/299 days • Serving on the Yellow Springs Source- of volunteers deserve. Over the next few Suzanne Ehalt ...... Production/Layout robins, and they �ew off to the east into OCTOBER 27 water Protection Committee, overseeing years, your elected township trustees must Kitty Jensen ...... Proofreader the gorge. Further down, more robins, Sunrise/set: 7:58/5:39 the public information and toxic clean-up choose to support our �re department by Suzanne Patterson ...... Proofreader and then I could see it was a vast �ock Record hi/lo: 81 (1897)/21 (1903) campaigns of the YSI chemical spill that making thoughtful, knowledgeable deci- Luke Brennan ...... Circulation coming through, �uttering, chattering, Average hi/lo: 59/40 threatened drinking water in the southern sions that balance �scal responsibility with Peg Champney ...... Bookkeeping whinnying, moving south in the high Moonrise/set: 9:02 a.m./7:09 p.m. section of Miami Township. the safety of all Miami Township residents. trees along the river valley. Age of Moon/Year: 2 days/300 days • Heading the Grinnell Mill Preservation I believe I am the best candidate to lead Editor Emeritus: OCTOBER 24, 2009: After a day of hard rain, OCTOBER 28 Committee, in order to acquire the historic our township for the next four years. I have Kieth A. Howard, 1946–1976 the alley maple is almost all down, Lil’s, Sunrise/set: 7:59/5:38 Grinnell Mill from Antioch University and the knowledge, the experience and the ded- Publisher Emeritus: Don’s, the Danielsons’ and Mrs. Timbe- Record hi/lo: 81 (1900)/23 (1976) keep this unique, 180-year-old timber frame ication to work hard, every day, to secure a Ken Champney, publisher 1950–1992 blake’s maples are half shed. The maple Average hi/lo: 59/39 structure from being torn down and lost bright, stable future for Miami Township. Printed on near our bedroom window is full rich Moonrise/set: 10:15 a.m./8:02 p.m. forever. Thank you. recycled newsprint gold. Mateo’s black walnut tree has lost Age of Moon/Year: 3 days/301days • Partnering with the Tecumseh Land —Chris Mucher YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS FROM THE FRONT PAGE O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 11 PAGE 5 Village celebrates the good scare Workers rights CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE tape.” community coming together and going for �� CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE the report states. Next is Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, a a ride together.” According to Connie Wehrkamp, a �� Zach Parkman and the Damaged Goods, “backwards redneck horror movie on its McGee said he hopes someone will pick spokesperson for Building a Better Ohio, Love or Drugs and Dr. Meat. Vendors head,” and a bit sillier, McGee said. As the up the mantle to keep the marathon hor- SB 5 is designed to serve especially cities �� will help zombies with their makeup, take night goes on, fueled by Mountain Dew rifying audiences for many more years. If that are losing population while labor costs photos, sell zombie apparel and raf�e off and energy drinks and delivered pizza, it’s resurrected, McGee said he feels okay continue to rise, thereby making it tougher �� baskets of merchandise from local shops. A moviegoers will watch the more serious about calling it the last marathon. After all, for the few people left to cover the cost of zombie wedding is even planned. �lm Attack the Block. It’s the area premiere it happens all the time in horror movies, public services there. Zombies are encouraged to bring non- of the British monster movie. The new he said. Current polls show that Issue 2 is not �� perishable food item for the Yellow Springs Blu-Ray edition of Zombie then promises “We can kill it off and then bring it back.” winning Ohio. According to the Columbus Food Pantry (last year three cof�ns were to be both crystal clear and terrifying. �� A monster of a time Dispatch last month, Qinnipiac University �lled to the brim with food) and some Now late in the night, the classic Abbott & Polling results show that 51 percent of money for local affordable housing group Costello Meet Frankenstein will lighten the On Saturday, Oct. 29, the village will be Ohioans oppose the measure, while 38 �� Home, Inc., which has helped organize mood slightly before the director’s cut of teeming with costumed kids and adults percent favor it. For Jackson and other local �� the event, and the Gueth family to help the McGee’s favorite horror �lm, Alien, which and many monsters. Beggars Night in the school staff, that’s just �ne. They will con- family purchase a Diabetes Assistance Dog he said is, “super scary.” And �nally, if village takes place that evening, along with tinue to put up signs, distribute brochures, �� for 9-year-old son Ashton. Though $10,000 anyone decides to stay for it, he will screen the regular neighborhood bon�res that and give people the facts to allow them to was raised to purchase the dog at a Peach’s the area premiere of the controversial blaze around town. decide what’s right, Jackson said. Those Grill fundraiser last month, additional Dutch �lm Human Centipede II. Downtown will also host Yelloween fes- who already know and oppose can show it �� money will help the family attend a week- “I won’t be shocked if the theater’s tivities, starting well before sundown. From at a rally sponsored by the Western Ohio long training with the dog. empty,” McGee said. 2:30 to 10 p.m., Ye Olde Trail Tavern, itself Education Association this Saturday, Oct. �� “It’s an uplifting and perhaps ironically Over the last three years, about 100 the site of ghostly hauntings, will sponsor 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at IBEW Hall, energizing activity,” Home, Inc. execu- people have crowded into the small theater, a “Creepy Carnival” in King’s Yard with 6550 Poe Avenue in Dayton. Jackson will be �� tive director Emily Seibel said. “It’s a little some traveling from as far as Virginia, to see games for kids and adults and DJ “Hallow” there proudly standing up for his rights as wacky and offbeat, which is why it’s perfect the rare 35 millimeter versions and classics Gene providing the music. an educator and a public service employee. �� for Yellow Springs.”. seldom screened. But the horror festival As the night wears on, Corry Street will Contact: [email protected] has never made money and McGee person- host a Monster’s Ball, where DJ Dr. Falafel, A long night of horror ally covered the losses from the marathon’s known locally as Shane Creepingbear, will The Little Art Theatre will host the �fth �rst year, when only 35 people showed up. spin tunes from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. and �nal all-night horror �lm marathon on Acquiring the �lms, some from studios long Also on Saturday zombies return for the Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at 9:30 p.m. and defunct, has been time consuming, and it choreographed dance to Michael Jackson’s ending the next day around 11 a.m. Tickets has been costly. Some can charge from $200 “Thriller” as part of a simultaneous world- cost $20, which can be purchased at the to $500 for one night’s screening. wide performance. YS Dance is sponsoring Little Art Web site (www.littleart.com) or The marathon has been a labor of love the performance, which starts at 10 p.m. at the night of the event. for McGee, but those who have showed the John Bryan Center. Former villager and Little Art board up have loved it too. The costume contest Yelloween is not the vision of the Cham- president Zach McGee, who relocated to always brings out creativity and this year ber of Commerce, or any single group in Atlanta two years ago, is calling it quits 50 classic movie trailers scheduled for the town. That its frightening, fun and imagina- this year after �ve years of running the evening will add variety and fun. Attending tive festivities have come from businesses marathon and showing 37 slasher, monster, a horror marathon is a unique experience, and villagers is a good sign, according to alien and zombie thrillers. This year’s mara- McGee said. Chamber of Commerce executive director thon will be “gorier but funnier,” according “What I like about horror movies and Karen Wintrow. �� to McGee. He’s again kicking it off with what the marathon offers is a participa- “These new events are coming from the Hitchcock’s Rear Window, “to get people in tory audience experience — people being community, they’re homegrown,” Wintrow � � � the mood,” McGee said. together and being scared, grossed out, said. “It speaks to the kind of community �� “It’s not all slasher or monster movies,” laughing together,” McGee said. “They we are.” said McGee. “It’s almost like making a mix offer the certain kind of experience. It’s the Contact: [email protected] �� Vigilant for good, convenient food �� morning, in order to add nutrients and CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE to decrease it. For instance, she said, they create a superfood product. They found a hope to begin raising goji berries locally �� It was important to Copper that the cereal distributor of goji berries in Tibet, a source if others who have already begun doing be gluten-free, having discovered that her of gluten-free oats in Wyoming and cacao so have success. And they would like to own energy level and sense of well-being nibs and yacon in South America. The create a co-packing facility locally like the �� increased when she eliminated gluten from hemp �our comes from Canada, since it’s one they’re using in California. They con- her diet. More and more people are discover- not allowed in this country. tacted all the facilities in Ohio and Indiana ring that they’re gluten intolerant, she said, “This process has been a vast education, �� but needed to go west to �nd one that’s and it’s dif�cult to �nd cereals they can eat. much more so than I ever imagined would organic, she said. Eliminating gluten was the last of many be involved for a product,” Copper said. And if their �rst product is successful, diet changes that Copper has made in All along the way, Copper and Siegel they also plan to create more products, her life, beginning with giving up meat have bene�tted from the knowledge of perhaps smoothies or protein bars, Copper when she was in the seventh grade. Her other food warriors who went before them, said. family had a variety of health ailments, and who generously share their knowledge and But for now she’s very busy promoting �� Copper became convinced that poor eating expertise. her new product to Dorothy Lane Market habits contributed to the problems. For instance, their distributor, Earth and Trader Joe’s, and she will soon ven- She went on to eliminate dairy products, Source Organics in Vista, Calif., is a woman ture to Columbus and Cincinnati with her �� and found that her seasonal allergies and who Copper said cured herself of cancer by wares. joint pain disappeared. And when Copper eating raw foods. She’s working hard, but it doesn’t feel stopped eating gluten, which is found in most “There were all these kind people help- like work, Copper said. wheat products, she felt better than ever. ing us along, because they believe in our “It’s what I love. It’s what I believe in,” �� “It’s a big deal,” Copper said of the mission and our ability to make it work,” she said. changes she’s felt since eliminating cer- she said. For more information on Vigilant Eats, tain foods from her diet. “It seems we as a Copper is well aware that the Vigilant check out the Web site at www.vigilant-eats. civilization have had to go through so many Eats cereal has a large ecological footprint, com. �� stages to realize that what we put in our and she and Siegel aim to do what they can Contact: [email protected]. body affects how we feel. It’s getting back �� to the fundamentals.” While she was raised in the Dayton area, Copper had been living in northern Cali- fornia when she moved to Yellow Springs �� in 2004. Her interest in good food led to a job at the Sunrise Cafe, and then her own business producing vegan cheesecakes �� and truf�es. Not surprisingly, she met Siegal on a live � � raw food forum online. Together, the two �� decided to go further down the path of creating new and healthy food products. �� It’s been a year and a half since they �� began experimenting with the cereal con- �� coction that Siegel made for himself each �� Gentle�� Plant upgrade �� CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE � �� and is softened without the use of sodium. �� Council will continue the water treatment � � � � �� plant discussion at future meetings. �� In other Council business: �� • Council authorized Village Manager �� Mark Cundiff to contract with LSL Plan- ● �� ning, Inc. to update the Village Zoning �� Code at a cost of $69,670, with potential for �� change orders not to exceed a total cost of �� $75,000. The Village and a Technical Review Committee chose LSL from a pool of 16 applicant �rms. The plan is a complicated �� legal document that is expected to take a �� year to complete. It will be drafted based on �� the input that villagers gave during the Vil- �� lage visioning process that concluded last �� spring. A draft of the plan will be brought to the community for review. �� • After a competitive bidding process, �� the Village approved a contract with Arbor �� Care of Ohio in the amount of $86,000 for �� electric line trimming and clearing. Change �� N orders are not to exceed $21,500. Several O �� P �� villagers commented that recent trimming U �� O �� has appeared overly aggressive, and Cun- �� C diff agreed to speak with AMP, the Village’s �� power supplier, about not over trimming. �� • Villager Joan Edwards recommended �� that local residents, especially seniors, �� develop a system to unlock their doors for �� emergency responders. Police Chief John �� Grote said the �re department uses a lock �� box with a universal key to gain emergency � �� access to the homes of participating resi- �� dents. �� Contact: [email protected] �� PAGE 6 OCTOBER 20, 2 0 11 NEWS • FILM REVIEW • MORE THIS WEEK YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

THE VITAMIN SENIOR EVENTS Film Review ‘Silent Souls’— OUTLET Monthly potluck features Adele Koehnen group meets at 10 a.m in the Senior Center art gallery. in the News of�ce, 2531/2 Xenia The Senior Center will hold its monthly Gaining depth through death third Thursday potluck lunch at noon on Hearing aid help changes day, time Thursday, Oct. 20. Adele Koehnen, colum- a young female corpse. They do it with the Beginning in October, South Dayton By Tony Dallas nist and contributing writer for the Dayton hunched concentration of anglers dressing Hearing Aids and Audiology’s Dr. Lolan Daily News, will speak on what she calls �shhooks. and staff will change the day and time they the “ethical will.” She has made a list of Silent Souls, by Russian director Aleksei On the two-day drive to the river where �� will be coming to the Senior Center for free 15 points to guide the process of deciding Fedorchenko, is a quiet, simple �lm that the body will be released, Miron confesses to �� hearing aid help to the fourth Tuesday of what words to leave to children, grandchil- plumbs deep. Aist about his sexual relations with his wife. �� the month at 10 a.m. in the front room. dren and friends. Adele will speak begin- The Merjan people, though generally In Merjan culture, this kind of talk is called They have been coming in the past on the �� ning at 12:30 p.m. For a ride to the potluck, assimilated into Russia society, have retained “smoke.” Men rarely, if ever, have this sort fourth Wednesday. Dr. Lolan will give hear- �� call 767-5751 two days in advance. their cultural rituals in the backwater region of conversation with each other, but while ing aid help on Tuesday, Oct. 25. 937 of Lake Nero in Western Russia. As Aist, a the body is still on earth, “It makes your face 767-2319 or Older and Bolder group meets 937 Merjan and narrator of Silent Souls, tells us: brighter and turns your grief to tenderness.” CELL 768-5450 Membership Committee meets “The Last Act — Saying Goodbye to Life” “A Merjan doesn’t have gods, only love for We learn that Miron was more in love with The Membership Committee will meet will be the focus of the Older and Bolder one another.” And a deep desire for burial his wife, Tanya, than she was with him. In TODD KREEGER on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the YELLOW SPRINGS | FAST & FRIENDLY | LOCAL SERVICE group meeting on Saturday, Oct. 22. The in water. “Death from water,” he tell us, “is �ashbacks we see her: shy, a bit fearful of Senior Center art gallery. immortality for a Merjan.” her indelicate husband. On occasion they Celebrate fall with cider and tea Aist (Igor Sergeyen), a 47-year-old pho- would take a room in the town’s hotel, and In celebration of fall, there will be a hot tographer who works in the paper mill, while she stood naked in a small plastic � cider and tea party, with refreshments suit- decides to try his hand at writing. His basin, he would bathe her with vodka. �� able to the season, from Becky Baker of father, long deceased, was a failed poet. For Sexual urge pervades this �lm, though Friends Care Community. The party will Aist, trying to write feels like reaching out not in a raunchy way. The depiction of sex be held Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the to his father, an effort to connect the pieces is awkward, embarrassing, burdensome: �� Senior Center great room. of a broken childhood. The �lm feels born sex as an expurgation of guilt. As Aist tells of this newfound urge, the writer’s urge to us near the end of the �lm, “A live woman’s �� Lunch Bunch to visit Enon tell, to see life as it is. Aist’s boss, Miron body is also a river that carries grief away.” The Lunch Bunch group will visit the (Yuri Tsurilo), a friend, tells him that his Silent Souls is a deeply personal �lm. Not Carriage Inn in Enon on Thursday, Oct. wife died the night before. He wants Aist to personal as in confessional, but personal �� 27. The group will depart from the Bryan help him with the ritual of “committing” his as in revealing the isolating angst where Center parking lot at 11:30 a.m. wife’s body to water. we separately live. There is an honesty and �� Miron’s wife was 20 years younger than directness in the acting rarely experienced �� Miron, who is in his early 50s. In prepara- with American actors. Yuliya Aug as the �� Enter poetry contest tion for the �nal submersion of the body, it vulnerable Tanya is particularly affecting. must �rst be washed and multiple colored The cinematography (Mikhail Krichman) is The Antioch Writers Workshop and Mock threads braided into her pubic hair. It is beautiful: land and water feel like extensions Turtle have partnered to conduct a special the ritual performed by girlfriends before of the Merjan soul. There’s a dry yearning �� poetry contest open to all writers in the marriage; it is also one of the last rituals at the core of this �lm: the wasteland of �� greater Dayton area. �� before the body is cremated and the ashes two men together trying against instinct to The deadline for contest entries is Tues- cast into the river. The ritual is performed be vulnerable with each other. It is a quiet, �� day, Nov. 1. Entrants may send up to two �� so the bride will be able to �nd her husband haunting �lm that by the end transcends its poetry submissions for consideration in an after death. It is a moving and disquieting narrative to merge with its metaphor. adult or teen category. Poetry should be 50 scene: two punchy, middle-aged men sitting Silent Souls, which is in Russian with �� lines or fewer. in silence on either side of a bed braiding subtitles, opens at the Little Art Theatre Two awards will be made in each cat- tiny colored threads into the pubic hair of Oct. 21. egory, and one Best in Show award will �� be made. The Best in Show award winner �� will receive a full scholarship to attend AT THE LIBRARY �� the 2012 AWW summer workshop, including the poetry afternoon seminar. First E-books available for Kindle hours, the library becomes mysterious and place awards are $125 toward 2012 AWW The Greene County Public Library is creepy. Pick-up time is 8:30 p.m. sharp, or �� summer workshop. The 2012 AWW work- pleased to announce that its e-book collec- the evil librarians will turn kids into toads. �� shop will take place July 7–13. tion is now compatible with the Amazon Registration is required. �� E-mail entries to mockturtlepress@ Kindle. Patrons can download popular � gmail.com, with subject line “AWW/Mock Teen activities �� and classic e-books to a Kindle device or Turtle Poetry Contest,” or may be mailed Dungeons and Dragons for grades 7–12 �� any other mobile device running the free �� to: AWW/Mock Turtle Poetry Contest, c/o will be held Monday, Oct. 24, 4–5:30 p.m. �� Kindle app. To get started, visit www. Antioch University Midwest, 900 Dayton �� greenelibrary.info and click on the “Down- Programs for adults �� Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. load Media” icon. The Greene County A jewelry making workshop for ages Public Library also offers e-books and 18 and up will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, Plant donations needed audiobooks for use on PC or Mac comput- 6–7:45 p.m. Participants will learn how to ers, as well as smartphones, MP3 players, make personalized jewelry charms. iPad and other e-book readers such as the Friends Care Community is in need of On Saturday, Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m., commu- Nook and Sony Reader. potted plants and hanging baskets for its nity advocate and educator Victor Garcia greenhouse. Plants like ferns or �owering Story times and play times will talk about Del Pueblo Inc. and how Oh So Scary Special geraniums are a good example of those immigration issues are affecting American Baby and toddler play time will be held desired. For more information, call Todd Thursdays, Oct. 20 and 27, 2–2:45 p.m. families in Ohio. �� at 767-7363. �� Story time for ages 3–5 will be held Fri- Quick Tips for Personal Finance will days, Oct. 21 and 28, 10:30–11 a.m. be held Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30–7:45 p.m. Sandy Hollenberg from Yellow Springs �� Activities for children �� Community Credit Union will present �� Haunted Library for grades 4–6 will information about building and protecting �� be held Friday, Oct. 21, 7–8:30 p.m. After credit. �� IN THE GLEN �� ‘Thrill’ the village YS Dance is again sponsoring this After school naturalist program �� year’s “Thrill the World,” the worldwide, School children are invited to attend a ~ ~ �� zombie-filled, simultaneous choreo- free, one-hour after school program with graphed dance to Michael Jackson’s the Glen Helen Extension naturalist on �� ·Thai · Chinese “Thriller,” to be performed Saturday, Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. in Trailside Oct. 29, at 10 p.m. at the Bryan Center. �� Museum. Topics vary each week, and no · Japanese A final teaching session will be held in registration is required. �� the Senior Center’s great room for those interested in learning on Wednesday, Wild�ower hike � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � · Vietnamese � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Oct. 26, 5–6:15 p.m. For more informa- Volunteer Daniel Pearson will lead a hike teriyaki grill, wine & sushi bar tion, e-mail [email protected] or through the Glen on Sunday, Oct. 23, 1–3 [email protected]. p.m., to catch a glimpse of wild�owers. The �� ·�� hike departs from Trailside Museum. �� 937-754-9912 Play festival coming soon �� YSKP holiday show returns �� As a fundraiser to continue the develop- �� ment of Yellow Springs community theater, The YS Kids Playhouse will premiere its �� a 10-Minute Play Festival featuring the biannual holiday show, The New Bremen �� work of Yellow Springs playwrights will be Town Musicians, Dec. 16–18. Youth who �� held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28, are interested in participating in the pro- �� beginning at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyte- duction may do so by registering for the �� OFF �� rian Church. Plays are family friendly, and New Actors Club, beginning on Nov. 1. For �all Menu Items � �� admission is $5, to bene�t the revival of more information or to sign up, call 767- �� community theater. 7800 or visit www.yskp.org. �� ReElect – CHRIS MUCHER – Miami Township Trustee • Experience • Knowledge • Dedication www.chrismucher.com Paid for by: Committee to elect Chris Mucher Trustee | 136 Walnut St. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Chris Mucher-Treasurer YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS A R T S O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 11 PAGE 7

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PHOTO BY DIANE CHIDDISTER �� Longtime Dayton area abstract painter Elizabeth (Beth) Hertz stands next to “Blue Riser,” a work she has loaned to the Friends Care �� Community for its new rehabilitation wing. Beth is a resident of the FCC Assisted Living Center.

A painter seeks to lift spirits �� This is the second in a large abstract, “Blue Riser.” foot.” periodic series of pro�les of residents of “I was looking for a bouyant feeling,” When she became pregnant, Hertz went �� Friends Care Community. Hertz told a visitor recently while looking at home to her family in Iowa. Her husband “Blue Riser.” “It’s about sustaining life.” then came home from the war and the By Diane Chiddister The paintings’s predominant blues are couple, with their �rst son, lived for the �rst �� unusual for Hertz, who usually chose rich time in Yellow Springs, renting space in the �� Friends Care Community is home to yellows, reds and orange. But this painting home of the local sculptor Amos Massolini. many elders with interesting and singular called for a softer palette, she said. After the war, Ray Hertz became inter- �� histories. But it would be hard to find “Sometimes a painting seemed to paint ested in nuclear engineering, and worked � � � someone with a more unique story than itself,” she said. “Like this one.” in Portsmouth, Ohio, before returning to that of Elizabeth (Beth) Hertz, a painter Color never lost its power over her, the area to work at the Mound nuclear well known in the Dayton area for more according to Hertz, who had started out as facility in Miamisburg. There, he received �� than four decades. Having lived in Yellow a sculptor. a patent for his discovery of polonium, an �� Springs off and on over those years, Hertz “But I soon found out about the magic of element that helped to put a satellite into �� now resides in the FCC Assisted Living color. It opened my eyes.” orbit. The couple, now with two boys, �rst center, where the walls of her room, not She started a painting with “a vague idea lived in Kettering and then moved back to surprisingly, show off what’s likely the of a feeling I wanted to convey,” Hertz said, the village, this time to Mercer Court. center’s most sophisticated art collection. stating those feelings were mainly posi- As her boys grew, Beth Hertz took what �� Most prominent are prints by Hertz’s tive ones. “I wanted to lift the spirits, not time she could �nd to paint. After the boys beloved teacher William Zorach, a well- depress them.” left home, she was able to paint on a daily �� known painter and sculptor described as A lifetime spent creating abstract paint- basis. When the couple moved back to �� “one of the premiere artists to introduce ings was an unlikely future for the young Yellow Springs to the FCC Independent European modernist style” to this country woman from the rural Iowa town who Living units about a decade ago, she kept when he arrived from his native Lithuania attended Iowa State University in the late a studio on Herman Street, to which she walked most days. Many of Hertz’s paint- N. Detroit St. in the early part of the 20th century. Zorach 1930’s. There she met her future husband, (US 68) Country Club Dr. was teaching at the Art Students League Ray, a chemical engineer who, because he ings remain in the studio. in New York City when Hertz studied with couldn’t �nd a job in engineering, took a But in recent years, as walking became Wilson Dr. more dif�cult, and her husband’s ill health �� N. Monroe Dr. him as a young woman. The older artist and graduate fellowship in bacteriology. Beth, 35 his family took a shine to the young painter a home economics major, was working her required her presence, Beth Hertz gradu- Main St. 35 from Iowa, and they remained lifelong way through school — funded by FDR’s ally gave up painting. Ray Hertz died last �� friends, Hertz said. National Youth Association, or NYA— in winter, and since that time Beth has lived in �� Her mainly large canvases seem to shim- that department, where she met her future an Assisted Living apartment. �� mer with the tension created between a husband. She misses her husband greatly, Hertz painting’s deep colors and its organic or When this country geared up to enter said, describing her marriage as a happy linear shapes. World War II, Ray was sent to New York one between two independent spirits. �� Hertz, 90, never wavered from abstrac- University for training in aeronautical “I was self suf�cient in my �eld, and he tion, a style she adopted in the 1940s and engineering. From there the Air Force was too,” she said. continued until she stopped painting a few sent him to Newfoundland to help maintain Her sons live on either coast, with one in years ago. planes there, then to �ying school. He Oregon and the other in the Washington, “Someone who’s trying to explore a then became a pilot �ying B17s stationed D.C. area, so she doesn’t see them often, certain aspect of things stays with it as in England, where he ended up as a com- and at her age, she’s lost many friends. long as it’s rewarding,” she said in a recent mand pilot responsible for more than 100 But Hertz treasures the old friendships ELAINE COMEGYS interview. “I felt I was getting a good result planes �ying sorties over Germany, and she maintains, including with artist Winnie ...... on the canvas.” sometimes �ying them himself. It was a Fiedler, who lives in Kettering. Others agreed. Dayton art critic Jud dangerous assignment, and Beth some- While she no longer paints, Beth Hertz Yalkut cited Hertz’s “spiritual abstractions” times worried. still loves talking about painting. Recently, �� as among the highlights of the decade in a But she was also experiencing the life she went through a box with dozens of Dayton City Paper article he wrote about of a young painter deep into the New York prints of paintings she had completed from ...... the area arts scene in 2010. Yalkut was City art scene, which she had entered when the early 60s to 2003. While she was sorry ...... �� referencing Hertz’s work in a four-woman her husband was sent to NYU. It was a that the colors, due to the printing process, ...... 2010 exhibit at the Dayton Visual Arts heady time to be in the city, she said, and were sometimes not true, Hertz had no �� Center. aside from worries about her husband, she trouble remembering each one, and the And Yellow Springers can see Hertz’s became deeply immersed in the artist’s life. process of its creation. �� work when the FCC’s new rehabilitation “There were all the galleries, the muse- “When I see them, I get the feeling I had wing opens soon. With walls decorated by ums, the Met,” she said. “I didn’t want to when I was painting it,” she said. mainly local art, Hertz has contributed a miss a good show. And I could do it all on Contact: [email protected]

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• A closing symposium for “Rhythm of life painting. Dec. 14. The gallery’s current seasonal Structure: Mathematics, Art and Poetic • The Yellow Springs Arts Council hours are Wednesday–Sunday, noon–7 Re�ection Bowery and Beyond — A John presents “Hairy Art Palace,” an exhibit p.m., with hours extended to 9 p.m. during Sims Project” will be held Nov. 4–6 p.m. of mixed media works by Nancy Mellon the monthly Third Friday Fling. For more at Antioch College. A closing gallery talk and Corrine Bayraktaroglu, who are also information, call 409-5047 or visit www. will be given by curator John Sims at 7 known about town as the “JafaGirls.” Gal- springsgallery.blogspot.com. p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 in Herndon Gallery. lery hours will be held Saturdays, Oct. 22 • John Bryan Community Pottery will At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, John Sims and 29, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The YSAC will hold feature a retrospective exhibit through Nov. will present “Birth of the Math Artist,” its “Experience Saturday” on Nov. 5, 7:30– 17, with work from past members, staff, �� followed by a screening of Rhythm of Struc- 10 p.m., featuring a gallery tour, a salon students and teachers. Open gallery hours ture: Mathematics, Art and Poetic Re�ec- chat from the JafaGirls, and music from are 1–4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. �� tion at 2 p.m. at the Little Art Theatre. At 7 Ben Hemmendinger and Dawn Cooksey. A An artists reception will be held Saturday, p.m., “The Yellow Springs Responses” will suggested $5 donation will be taken at the Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. The artists reception will �� begin in the Herndon Gallery, featuring door, with proceeds bene�tting local art- coincide with the third �ring of Community Kristin Prevallet, John Booth, Maria Booth ists and art programs. For more informa- Pottery’s wood kiln. �� and Yvonne Seon. Open mic responses tion or for a private viewing, visit jafagirls. �� will follow, with available blues music to wordpress.com. accompany. On Sunday, Nov. 6, a “Math, • “Dare 2B Square,” an invitational art Art and Poetry” panel discussion with show, is now on display at Village Artisans �� John Sims, Bing Davis, Kevin Dean and through October. This show features 12- Kristin Prevallet will begin at 1 p.m. in inch by 12-inch art by a variety of estab- �� Herndon Gallery. lished and emerging artists in several �� • Glen House Art, located in the Glen mediums. The public is invited to an artist House Inn, is currently displaying paint- reception with wine and food on Friday, �� ings by Dan Reddinger. Open gallery hours Oct. 21, 6–9 p.m. Village Artisans is located �� for the exhibit are 2–4 p.m. on Sundays. at 100 Corry Street. �� • “would you, could you” in a Frame • Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs �� is currently displaying “The Painted is pleased to present the functional and �� Table,” new paintings by local artist Jason decorative �ne craft of wood artist Tom � � � � �� Morgan. Taking a break from traditional Hawley of Yellow Springs and the fine �� ✃ portraits, Jason steps out of his comfort art prints and paintings of Doug Fiely of �� zone to explore the curious world of still Stryker, Ohio. The exhibit runs through �� ‘NEWS’ HAS VIDEOS4youtube.com/user/yellowspringsnews �� PAGE 8 OCTOBER 20, 2 0 11 N E W S YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

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PHOTO BY SUZANNE EHALT Reel scary The Little Art Theatre’s contribution to the village scarecrows screams ‘movie,’ with a popcorn bucket skirt, paper cup hair and a torso of take-up reels. More projects on poles may be viewed on the Yellow Springs News Web site at ysnews.com. �� Get Medicare help Stake your claim with state �� Open enrollment for Medicare plans While generally the government is in Gould said. And according to the list pub- begins Oct. 15 this year, one month earlier the habit of absorbing funds, it does also lished on the Greene County Treasurer’s than previous years. Medicare bene�cia- occasionally give some back. And though it site, a fair number of Yellow Springers WAGNER SUBARU ries who would like assistance in review- wouldn’t be prudent to plan on a cash wind- can collect amounts from $.02 to $38,000, 217 N. Broad St., Fairborn, OH 45324 ing changes to their plans are welcome to fall, some villagers do have the unlikely though most amounts are in the tens or call Amy Crawford or Caroline Mullin at (937) 878-2171 opportunity to collect discreet amounts of hundreds of dollars. Local resident Bill 767-2751 or e-mail [email protected] to unclaimed funds from the State Treasurer. Firestone is owed $170, for instance, and www.wagnersubaru.com schedule an appointment. The Home Assis- The recipients’ list for Greene County is Robert Finn is owed $651, while both Lily Subaru, Forester, Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, WRX, STI and SUBARU BOXER are registered trademarks. *Based on Kelley Blue tance Program provides free, individualized Book’s kbb.com. 2011 Best Resale Value: Brand Award. For more information, visit kbb.com. 3EPA-estimated fuel economy for Outback long, but it includes many current and and Mariah Gahagan are owed $.03 each. 4 insurance consultations with insurance 2.5i with available CVT. Actual mileage may vary. EPA-estimated fuel economy for Forester 2.5X models. Actual mileage may vary. former Yellow Springs residents and busi- Businesses and nonprofit institutions counselors certi�ed by the Ohio Senior nesses that are owed money and have a also have unclaimed funds, including Health Insurance Information Program, or right to go get it. Antioch University, which can claim just OSHIIP. The state collects funds that are owed over $3,000, and Antioch College, which Amy, Caroline and OSHIIP volunteer to residents in the form of unclaimed pay- is owed about $1,500. One former Antioch Mary Sue Campbell will also answer ques- checks, unpaid insurance policies, unre- student named Ross Thompson apparently tions and complete individualized review turned rent and utility deposits, forgotten has $1,952 to his name, which he probably sessions on a �rst-come, �rst-served basis layaway deposits, intangible contents of could have used while he was here. HaHa 2009 Forester 2.5 XT Limited 9H732029 ...... $25,995 during two open house events held in the safety deposits, dormant savings and check- Pizza would get $468.04 if it submitted its Senior Center’s art gallery on Thursday, 2008 Outback 2.5i 87336581 ...... $20,995 ing accounts, and any other funds that are claim, and an organization known as The Nov. 10, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 2008 Impreza 2.5i 8H519960 ...... $14,495 owed to residents who haven’t come to Village Fellowship has $3,900 waiting to be CARFAX 1-OWNER claim them, according to Greene County claimed, whatever that is. Treasurer Dick Gould in an interview Sometimes funds are directed to a busi- 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5x LL Bean 9H730850 ...... $22,495 Tour historic Grinnell Mill this week. While the state has no formal ness or resident with the wrong name. A 2006 Toyota Avalon XLS 6U162913 ...... $22,495 A “Yelloween” open house will be held at method of informing the rightful recipients business known as Super Town Drugs, 2005 Acura TL 3.2 5A007579 ...... $14,995 the Grinnell Mill Bed and Breakfast on Sat- of the funds it holds in escrow, residents located at 263 Xenia Avenue, suspiciously urday, Oct. 29, 1–5 p.m. Jim Hammond and and businesses can refer to the list on the similar to the current Town Drug, is owed 2004 Lincoln Navigator Luxury 4LJ06889 ...... $14,995 Randy Gifford will be on hand to answer Ohio Treasurer’s Web site and make a $5,636. And the Fujishiro family, who 2006 Impreza Outback Sport 6G806578 ...... $14,495 questions and lead tours of the historic claim by submitting a request form online left the village over 25 years ago, likely 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i 56314215 ...... $ 9,495 mill. For more information, call 767-0131 or or at the country treasurer’s of�ce. Though never received the $17.43 they were owed 2003 Subaru Forester X 3H747011 ...... $ 7,995 e-mail [email protected]. there may be a delay, as currently there is a because the payment was made out to 120-day backlog of claim recipients waiting someone named Shiro Fuji. PRE-OWNED VEHICLES to be reimbursed, Gould said. 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POLICE REPORT �� According to police records: area in a reckless manner. Police located On Thursday, Oct. 13, police stopped had taken part of the “Red Devil” scarecrow �� At 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, a resident the vehicles speeding and crossing marked Kristina Ahlstrom, Spring�eld, for a stop in front of Sam and Eddies bookstore. in the 800 block of Xenia Avenue reported lanes in Dayton and Corry Streets and sign violation on West South College Street On Oct. 15 police assisted the squad on a that a vehicle was parked along the road- pulled them over in the municipal parking and found that she was also driving while medical call to a West South College Street �� way in such a way as to block his driveway. lot. Police cited Olivia Benson, Fairborn, for intoxicated with an illegal blood alcohol address. He informed police that if someone didn’t driving while intoxicated; Amber Caplinger, level of .172. On Sunday, Oct. 16 a caller reported that �� come immediately to move the vehicle, Fairborn, for underage alcohol consump- On Oct. 13 police stopped Edward Jack- her bicycle was taken from an Elm Street �� he would move it himself. When police tion and possession of drug paraphernalia; son, Spring�eld, for speeding on Xenia address. arrived, they found that the offending and Stephen Buckley, Fairborn, with pos- Avenue and found that he was also driving At 6 p.m. on Oct. 16 a caller reported �� vehicle had been pushed into the middle of session of marijuana and a smoking pipe. under several counts of suspension for fail- �nding a strange animal in front of Antioch � the roadway with skid marks on the road On Oct. 11 a Greene County Learning ure to reinstate his operator’s license. Midwest. Police found that it was a Hal- and damage to the rear of the car. When Center employee reported that a student On Oct. 13 police stopped Chris Old- loween creation, and took the “animal” into police attempted to settle the issue with the was causing a disturbance in the school. stone-Moore, Spring�eld, for failure to use policy custody. homeowner, he refused. Police cited the Police cited the 16-year-old from Fairborn a turn signal on Dayton Street and found On Monday, Oct. 17 police assisted the homeowner, John Malone, Yellow Springs, with disorderly conduct. that he was also driving under suspension. squad on a call regarding an injury at a Rice �� with criminal damaging, criminal mischief, Later the same day, Oct. 11, a caller At 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 a caller Road residence and a medical call at an �� and a hit/skip offense for knowingly caus- from the GCLC again reported that a dif- reported hearing gunshot sounds coming East Herman Street address. ing damage to another’s vehicle. ferent student was causing problems in from the Glen. Police referred the call to At 9 p.m. on Oct. 17 a caller reported that �� On Monday, Oct. 10 police stopped the school. Police cited a 14-year-old Xenia the Greene County Sheriff’s of�ce. several youth were observed trying to start �� Sylvia Nunez, Calif., for speeding on Xenia youth with disorderly conduct. On Oct. 14 police assisted the squad on a a �re in the grass behind the �re depart- �� Avenue and found that she was also driving On Oct. 11 police assisted the Miami medical call to a Lawson Place address. ment building. �� under suspension. Township Fire-Rescue squad on a medical On Saturday, Oct. 15 a Birch Street resi- Citations—For speeding: Michael Napier, On the evening of Oct. 10, police found call to an East Herman Street address. dent reported that someone had left a mes- Xenia; Angel Morgan, Spring�eld; Christina �� three people attempting to camp for the On Oct. 11 police stopped Maurice sage on her phone threatening to come out Schmidt, Oregonia; Susan Smith, Spring- �� night along the bike path across from Wimberly, Fairborn, for crossing marked of the bushes in front of her house and cut field; Sascaya Pounds, Dayton; Jeffrey �� Antioch College campus. Police asked the lanes and found that he was also driving her throat. Police investigated the scene Lucas, Yellow Springs; Kevin Feaver, Cin- residents to move along, but college secu- while intoxicated. Police cited him for and did not �nd anyone on the premises. cinnati; for failure to maintain reasonable �� rity authorized two of the people to spend the offenses and for refusing to take the On Oct. 15 a local parent called police control: Laryssa Ingebo, Yellow Springs; for �� the night in the amphitheater. breathilizer test. when his son came home from the YSHS failure to display front license plate: Jakob On Tuesday, Oct. 11 a caller reported that On Wednesday, Oct. 12 a Park Meadows homecoming dance smelling of alcohol. Gunderson, Beavercreek; for window tint two vehicles were driving in the downtown resident requested police assistance. On Oct. 15 a caller reported that someone violation: Alexis Foster, Trotwood. � � MAYOR’S COURT �� The following cases were heard in Village headlight violation was merged with the Keith W. Disney, Huber Heights, pled Dismissed by Mayor Foubert: Robert �� Mayor’s Court on Oct. 10: drug convictions. guilty to not showing an operator’s license Walker, Yellow Springs, dog at large; �� Shaquil B. Collett, Yellow Springs, pled Russell S. McLaughlin, Dayton, pled and was �ned $100 plus court costs. $50 of Ammie Woodruff, Xenia, following too �� guilty to not showing a driver’s license and guilty to drug possession and was �ned the �ne was dismissed. closely; Christina McCoy, Springfield, was �ned $100 plus court costs. $50 of the $100 plus court costs. He also pled guilty to Jeffrey H. Turner, Springfield, was operating a vehicle without a valid license, �� ne was suspended. a related speeding charge and was �ned an picked up on a warrant for failure to pay display of expired plates. �� David A. Kell, Fairborn pled guilty to additional $105. �nes for a 2010 DUI conviction. Mr. Turner The following paid �nes through the �� driving an unsafe vehicle, amended from Kristen E. Neal, Enon, pled guilty to was released after $565 was paid to satisfy Traf�c Violations Bureau: —for speeding: passing in a no passing zone, and was �ned disorderly conduct, amended from a drug the $500 �ne and warrant charges. Karen Phillips, Catawba, $110; MaryAnn �� $150 plus court costs. paraphernalia charge and was �ned $150 Continued until a later date: Kelly Hall, Barr, Urbana, $125; Craig Foster, Spring- �� Matheu H. Lester, Medway, pled no plus court costs. She also pled guilty to a Dayton, operating a vehicle without a valid field, $110; James Howard, Jamestown, �� contest to drug possession and drug speeding charge and was �ned an additional license; Doranzy Hoskins, Dayton, driving $105; Eamon Martin, Dayton, $110; Jerri L. �� paraphernalia charges. He was �ned $300 $100. A related drug offense was merged under suspension; Danzel D. Williamson, Norton, Xenia, $110; Jeffrey Lucas, Yellow �� plus court costs. Driving privileges were with the disorderly conduct conviction. Wilberforce, speeding, driving under Springs, $150; —for seatbelt violation: suspended for 180 days with occupation Taryn Penrose, New Carlisle, pled guilty suspension; Theron P. Swanson, Fairborn, James Howard, Jamestown, $105; miscel- �� and medical driving privileges granted. A to theft and was �ned $200 plus court costs. failure to maintain reasonable control. laneous parking fees: $55. ��

�� OBITUARIES Visit new eHDS site �� The community is invited to attend an �� open house for eHealth Data Solutions �� Oris Carter Cross in its new Yellow Springs of�ce, located �� at 888 Dayton Street, suite 101. The open �� Oris Carter Cross, PhD, died Sept. 26. house will be held Friday, Oct. 28, 5–7 p.m. �� She was 81. Refreshments will be served. Oris was born Oct. 27, 1929 in Martins- ville, Va. She was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Fannie Swanson Carter. One of �ve siblings, Oris was married to the late Winsom Amos, and after being widowed, married Charles B. Cross in May of 2002, moving from Ohio to Charlotte in June of that year. Oris received her bachelor of arts degree from Virginia State College and her master of arts degree and Ph.D. from Ohio State University. She also performed post-graduate work at Michigan State University. A warm, loving person, excellent com- municator, teacher and author, Oris taught in public schools in Virginia and Ohio, and at Ohio State University, Otterbein College, Wright State University and University of California. In addition to teaching, she was an educational development consultant from 1988–1992 in the Miami Valley, and conducted lectures and Lowell seminars at Central State and Wilberforce Universities. dren Jeffery and Angela Demmings, great- One of Oris’s greatest accomplishments grandsons Jaden and Jordan Demmings Williams was to complete and publish her autobi- and great-granddaughter Kristina Aniton, ography, The Lord Laid His Hands on Me, all of Cincinnati. She is also survived by Lowell Francis Williams died Friday, in July of 2011. The work is the personal daughter Lynn Barganier of Washington, Oct. 14, at Greene Memoril Hospital. He testimony of a benevolent woman who was D.C., daughter Jacqueline (Jonathan) was 77. a much-loved and respected matriarch. Belton of Charlotte, N.C., son Christopher Lowell was born Aug. 12, 1934 in Vance- Oris attended Central Chapel AME Cross of Charlotte, N.C., by grandson burg, Ky. to Arthur and Ruth Williams, and Church, where she was a trustee chairman, David Smith, II and great-granddaughter was the oldest of �ve children. His father and was a volunteer tutor in the Yellow Saliyah Love Smith of Charlotte, N.C., as was a county agricultural agent and his Springs schools. Among her many honors well as many nieces, nephews, extended mother later worked as a home econom- and awards, Oris was named one of the family members and friends. ics teacher. As a boy, he was a champion “Top Ten Women of the Miami Valley.” In lieu of �owers, memorials may be 4-H livestock judge. He was awarded a Oris was preceded in death by her given to the Delta Sigma Theta Soror- four-year Ford Foundation scholarship as siblings, Esther Martin, Ruby Eggleston, ity Inc. Scholarship Fund, the Wright a senior in high school to the University Ollie Carter and Roy Carter. She is sur- State University Scholarship Fund or the of Louisville. Much to his parents’ dismay, vived by her husband, Charles B. Cross, DeVeaux-Joseph Scholarship Fund at Cen- after two years of college, he enlisted in the her daughter, Patsy Demmings, grandchil- tral Chapel AME Church. army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Alaska, where he learned to ski. Eventually, he returned to college on the MEMORIAL �� GI Bill. He attended the University of Ken- tucky, earning a bachelor of science degree in physics and a masters degree in physics Sing in honor of Cy • Pat io Pave rs from Xavier University in Cincinnati. He A memorial service for Cy Tebbetts is • Reta i n i ng Wa l l s married Judith Myers on July 11, 1959, with planned for Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2–4 • N at ur a l St o n e whom he had two children. p.m. at the Glen Helen Building in Yellow • F l a g s t o n e Lowell worked in several defense-related Springs. During the service, members of companies, including Avco, Kuras-Alter- the Community Chorus will sing “How • Br ick C h i p s man, General Dynamics and MacAuley- Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place” from the �� eHealth Data Solutions cordially Brown. His work involved developing Brahms requiem. Music will be available, �� aircraft self-protection technologies that invites the Yellow Springs and all singers from the community are � � �� defended U.S. aircrews in harm’s way welcome to participate. Community to attend the opening around the world. Lowell was an astute businessman who played a pivotal role in �� the defense industry in the Dayton area and the larger world for �ve decades. His �� insight into the practical application of physics provided jobs and opportunities for Friday, October 28, 2011 many. He retired from Defense Research 5:00pm to 7:00pm Associates, Inc. in Beavercreek, Ohio. �� He loved to debate about the origins 888 Dayton Street, Suite 101 of the universe, theoretical physics and �� religion. He loved tennis, opera, public Yellow Springs, OH 45387 television, his friends and family. He was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist �� Refreshments will be served. Fellowship of Yellow Springs. He is sur- �� vived by his wife Judy, daughter Pamela, son Clinton, granddaughter Maggie Travis, �� siblings James Williams, Phillip Williams, Ben Williams and Jane Young and his �� mother Ruth Williams. We look forward to seeing you soon! A memorial will be held in the Glen Helen �� building on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. PAGE 10 O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 11 CLASSIFIEDS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

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It’s $45/$50. 767-9290. easy with PayPal. �� TWIN COACH APARTMENTS: Two- For sale: cars, trucks, etc. Free offers bedroom apartments, bath-and-a-half, $570/$600 per month. Includes appliances, RED 1995 HONDA CIVIC, manual, 200K. PIN OAK TREE, eight feet. You dig. central air. Deposit required, one-year mini- Carefully maintained at Village Auto, all 546-6292. Also an eight feet Catalpa. Call mum lease. 767-9180. records. Great commuter car. Not beautiful 546-6292. TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS for rent, �� but completely reliable! New exhaust and THREE-FEET TALL healthy schef�era Hawthorne Place: one-bedroom, $495; battery, newer tires, new Pioneer stereo, plant to good home. 937-475-5618. two-bedroom, $596; three-bedroom, $695; �� front speakers. KBB $1,700; asking $1,200 FREE Zumba classes at Curves, Friday, plus utilities. Laundry facilities on site. obo. Luke, 532-5531. Oct. 21 at 1 and 7 p.m. and a chance to win 937-324-3606. a free year membership. Call 767-3700 for �� 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY minivan, 96K. information. Real estate for sale Drives great. Well-maintained, $6,700. Judy, 760-0422. MOVED HERE RECENTLY? Come to CHARMING TWO-BEDROOM home in �� the Yellow Springs News of�ce at 253½ Spring�eld. Updated and ready for occu- FOR SALE: 2008 MAXIMA SE, silver Xenia Avenue between 9 a.m. and 5:30 pancy. New hardwood �oors, bath and �� gray, newer tires, excellent condition, p.m. We’ll sign you up for a three-month kitchen. $59,000. 323-5244. Please call 937-215-8446 or 767-7609. subscription to the News for free! There’s SINGLE FAMILY HOME: Three bed- a welcome package for you, too. rooms, 1 bath. Lovely 1960s ranch house, �� ½ Yard/garage sales 1,236 square feet. Fenced-in backyard, �� Merchandise wanted perfect home for backyard barbecues. 243 �� OLDTOWN UMC, 1639 U.S. Route 68N. LOOKING FOR A wood burning Buck Whitehall Drive. $130,000. hethr@mac. �� Rummage sale, Saturday, Oct. 22, 1–3 Stove to purchase. Will consider any model. com. p.m. � �� Please call 604-4747 or 767-7433. TWO-STORY, three-bedroom, two-bath GARAGE SALE — Oct. 21. 301 Stewart with walk-in shower, tiled �oors in bath- Drive. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Household items; For rent room and kitchen, new wood �oors and nursing uniforms, $1 a piece, M–L. Games carpet, fenced yard with deck, porch, two ROOM TO RENT in cooperative house blocks from Mills Lawn school at 342 S. and puzzles, etc. Two laminate shelves with — Lighten the load on Mother Earth and supports, one sturdy bookshelf, 12´d x 3´w Stafford Street. Reduced to $148,000. 532- �� contribute to world peace, available now. 4106 or [email protected]. x 6´ h. Some free items, others very cheap, Living with other human beings requires �� as in 15 cents. compassion, humor, �exibility and willing- Employment YARD SALE: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 ness to work on self- awareness with others � and 22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., 322 Phillips Street. willing to do the same. With mindful com- ANTIOCH COLLEGE is seeking a Coor- �� Oak library table, Halloween, Christmas munication; weekly house meetings; shared dinator for Campus Visits and Of�ce Opera- stuff. Hippy home electronics. Household maintenance of common space; af�rma- tions in the Of�ce of Admission and Finan- repair stuff, power tools, CDs, books, tions; practicing acceptance of human dif- cial Aid. Responsibilities include receiving �� weather station, records, glass carboys. ferences regarding food, spirituality, age, visitors and incoming calls and following �� race, gender, etc., we build a safe haven up on calls and e-mail inquiries, schedul- Items for sale together. Rent is $350 including utilities. ing appointments for prospective students �� Contact Laurie Dreamspinner 410-948-2401 and being responsible for all operational TREK 17-INCH WOMAN’S bike, Calypso or [email protected]. procedures involved in the generation and �� Navy with aluminum large tread tires, 1,500 SQUARE FEET, plus �rst �oor mailing of printed communications with hand brakes, Shiman Nexus, 7-speed shift commercial space now available downtown prospective students. A bachelors degree system, cushioned seat, reflectors and in Kings Yard. 767-9290. and two years of related experience and/or cateye mirror. Owner’s manual included. BARBER/BEAUTY SHOP — One chair, training is required; or an equivalent com- �� Excellent condition. $85. 937-319-6196. all equipment and utilities furnished. 108 bination of education and experience. For Dayton Street, �rst �oor. 767-9290. the complete job description and require- �� SIX IKEA dining/conference room ments, please visit www.antiochcollege.org. ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent chairs. Upholstered in dark green fabric, To apply submit a cover letter, résumé, and �� at 717 Xenia Avenue. Non-smoking and very comfortable. Best offer. 767-9293. references to [email protected]. Elec- pet-free building. Large kitchen, furnished tronic applications are preferred. If direct SEASONED HARDWOOD for sale. Call appliances, window a/c. $525/ month, plus mail is required, please send documents to �� 768-1623, 372-5722 or 768-1621. security deposit, one-year lease. 937-776- Antioch College, Human Resources, One 1237. No calls after 9 p.m., please. FIVE-YEAR-OLD, gently used, king-sized Morgan Place, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Serta Perfect Sleeper “Contessa Elite Pillow ONE-BEDROOM apartment, downtown Deadline for applications is Oct. 28. EOE. area. Rent includes utilities. 767-1665. Soft” mattress. $250. Jim, 623-3205. WELLSPRING, a not-for-profit counsel- �� 814 GRANT, SPRINGFIELD, �ve-room �� DELICIOUS, LOCAL EGGS! Happy hens ing center located in Springfield, Ohio, double. $450 per month plus deposit and has an opening for a full-time receptionist. �� lay tastier eggs. Ours love organic feed and proof of income. 323-5244. green pasture. Self-serve refrigerator at 378 Benefit package includes paid time off, ONE-BEDROOM apartment, downtown medical insurance and retirement plan. �� W. YS-Fair�eld Road (near Snypp Road). �� area. Rent includes utilities. 767-1665. The qualified candidate will have at least �� RARE METAPHYSICAL, health, reli- THREE-BEDROOM HOUSE with three years experience in general office gious books; collectible Egyptian and ori- attached garage, private yards. Convenient responsibilities and procedures. Must �� ental sculptures; large and small crystals; location in Yellow Springs. No-pet and non- have excellent knowledge of Microsoft stained glass pieces. By appointment and smoking building. $850 per month plus Office software and have excellent writ- mail order. Near Hillsboro. Paul, 937-364- utilities. 937-269-8926. ten and oral skills. Scheduling experi- �� 8310. �� ROOM in home in YS. Shared kitchen ence, basic accounting knowledge and/or �� POOR WILL’S ALMANACK for 2012 is and bath, washer and dryer, patio, pri- experience with billing software a plus. now available! Send $20 (includes postage vate entrance, parking. Non-smoking Interested individuals should submit cover and handling) for each copy to Poor Will, and pet-free environment. $300/month. letter and résumé to Naomi Walters at [email protected] no later than �� P.O. Box 431, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. [email protected]. �� THREE-BEDROOM, two bath-house Nov. 1. No phone calls, please. located between Glen and library, next to Antioch campus. Wood �oors, energy ef�- Volunteer �� cient. Non-smoking and pet-free building. NOVEMBER 5! Join a one-day work �� $900 plus utilities. Additional information, crew to help remediate aggressive Amur please contact [email protected]. honeysuckle from acres of Glen Helen. �� TWO-BEDROOM apartment in YS. On-site training. Wear boots, bring your 15-minute walk to downtown. Exterior gloves (some provided) and lop and drag �� stair entrance. Two bedrooms plus studio this invasive species to the chipper. Corry �� or of�ce. $700 per month plus utilities. Street parking lot, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. RSVP and �� [email protected]. �� questions: [email protected]. �� OFFICES/ART STUDIOS for rent at �� Union School House, 314 Dayton Street. Services available � �� $225. Big window with sunlight. Call Jona- VIBRATIONAL RESONANCE Therapy thon, 937-344-0626. with Jannirose Joy. Sound, light, color, Reiki and more to support your healing journey. E-mail [email protected] or call 937-319-6039. One-hour sessions for individuals and groups. �� I WILL OFFER my services to seniors �� and handicapped who need assistance but �� choose to stay at home. I will offer care, �� companionship, appointment escort, hos- �� pice assistance, housekeeping, laundry, �� meal preparation, shopping, etc. In the �� comfort of your home. CPR, First Aid, �� State tested nursing assistant. Local Yellow �� Springs resident. Please call 937-767-9448 �� or 937-510-8141. �� Miscellaneous? �� Tailor made category for the �� unclassiﬁable classiﬁed. �� YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS CLASSIFIEDS • BUSINESS DIRECTORY O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 11 PAGE 11

Services available (cont.) Instruction (cont.) Events Miscellaneous C’MON, LET’S TRADE PET-SITTING and canine rehabilitation THE NEW ACTORS CLUB, a class in HAVE YOU SEEN Will Allen at Town DRIP CASTLE, a new online journal services available. Call 937-838-0237 or visit learning acting techniques for grades four Drug? Stop by and check out what he has celebrating the creative growth of writers AGE-OLD STORY: hugsandgentletugs.webs.com. and up, runs from Nov. 1–Dec. 8, Tuesdays to say about Food Power! Tecumseh Land and artists, is accepting submissions for its I want that; you want this. “NEED A HAND”. Honey ‘do lists, and Thursdays from 3:30–5 p.m. in The Trust’s all-day summit about how local inaugural issue through Dec. 31. Submis- Barter is alive and well in the odd jobs, gutters, power washing, small Playhouse on the Antioch College campus. growers can change our economy and the sion guidelines available at dripcastlejour- 21st century. Check or list under construction, clean up. Call Terry “Boy” Actors in this class will perform in the way we eat will be held at Fairborn High nal.com/about. “Trade & Barter”. Ulrich: 767-1282 or cell, 414-8227. YSKP’s holiday show, The New Bremen School. Mr. Allen, co-founder of Growing ARTISTS NEEDED — For a few years classiﬁ[email protected] TIME FOR A TRIM? Call Selwa’s Hair- Town Musicians, in December. For infor- Power (www.growingpower.org), a MacAr- now, I have been working to raise money styling for a haircut. Licensed barber in YS mation or to pre-register call 767-7800. thur Genius Award winner and White for a universally-designed recreation area 767-7373 for more than 25 years. 767-1866. GOLDENWING CENTER for Reiki House garden coach, will be the keynote in Greene County which is named after my speaker at the summit on Nov. 5 from 8:30 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION: Con- Training — Call Jannirose Joy at 937-319- son, Owen, who has a rare form of muscular a.m.–4:30 p.m. Along with his keynote crete sidewalks, aprons, slabs, porches, 6039 or e-mail [email protected] for dystrophy. On Nov. 5 there will be an art auc- about urban farming there will be break- steps, patios, driveways. Install new or latest class schedule. tion at the Greene County Fairgrounds Con- out sessions about community gardening, replace old, cracked or failed concrete. Call NIA — Fun �tness class, combining ference Center to raise money for phase I. I farm to school, food distribution networks 937-604-4747 or e-mail jasonfunder@yahoo. dance, body awareness, creative move- am looking for 20 additional local artists to and much more. Registration is open now com. ment. Choreographed to inspiring world donate pieces to help with this effort. Cards at www.tecumsehlandtrust.org or 767-9490. with speci�c information on the donated APPLIANCE REPAIR: Robbins Appli- music. Adaptable to all ages and �tness Cost is only $25 and includes lunch. item and the artist will be prepared by the ance Repair, repairing most name brand levels. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. (call Maria, 767- OPEN HOUSE at Curves, 506 S. High committee with direct input from the individ- appliances since 1982. For service, call 1137) and Thursdays, 6–7 p.m., (call Linda Street, all day Friday, Oct. 21 with Silver ual. If you have any interest, please contact 766-2764. Sohner, 767-2499), to register. Sneakers workouts, Zumba classes and Trish Gustafson at trishgustafson@yahoo. COMPUTERS, APPLIANCES, iPods/ GIRLS YOGA (grades 4–6) at Yoga Springs. Four-week session, Tuesdays, door prizes including a free year member- com or by calling at 937-422-7924. Additional iTouch, household, electrical/electronic, ship. Call 767-3700 for information. information on Owen’s Place may be found appliance repair and more. David Turner, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 25–Nov. 15. $40. Please pre- FOOT CLINIC with Jill Becker, Sunday, at www.owensplace.org. Thank you! retired engineer. 767-7849. register. Scholarship available. 767-9300 or [email protected]. November 13, 1–3 p.m. at Nonstop Institute. MAKE A LASTING INVESTMENT in LANDSCAPE SERVICES — Lawn Dancer Jill Becker offers foot exercises and our community through a gift or bequest to mowing, tree removal, pruning. Old YOGA SPRINGS Studio is now accepting applications for their 200-hour Teacher self-massage techniques, including some the CMYS Endowment Fund at the Yellow foundation plantings removed, new instal- balance exercises, to help strengthen Springs Community Foundation. Chamber lations, brush hauled away. Mulching ser- Training program. Starts January 2012. Con- tact 767-9300 or [email protected]. ankles and arches, relieve pain and make Music Yellow Springs is durable, vigorous, vices available. Call Richard Funderburg, your feet feel great. Bring two pails and a stable, benevolent, respected, inclusive, fun CLASSES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. 937-215-8447 or 767-7433. towel for foot soaks. Cost is $20. Register and very civic. Phone YSCF at 767-2655 for Kindermusik — two new classes starting at: 767-2646 or at [email protected]. information. Child care soon. Our Time, a �fteen-week Kinder- musik class for ages 18 months to three SEEKING RESPONSIBLE individual/s, years old will begin on Friday, October experienced with small children, to provide 28 from 10:15–11 a.m., and ABC Music care for two- and a half-year-old boy in my and Me: a four-week session for ages two Electric home occasional afternoons and evenings. to four begins on Wednesday, October 26 References required. Kate at 767-7939. from 11–11:45 a.m. Also, Creative Move- Service SEEKING RESPONSIBLE, mature indi- ment II, four-week session for ages four and Company �� vidual to provide after school care (3–5 p.m.) �ve, will begin October 29 from 11–11:45 �� for 11-year-old boy. If available for some a.m. Classes meet at the YSKP Playhouse school holidays, that would be awesome. on the Antioch Campus. Reserve a spot: ELECTRICAL �� Experience necessary. Judy at 760-0422. [email protected] or 767-2646. • Appliance repair �� YOU ARE INVITED to attend “Godly • WIRING & REPAIR �� Lost and found Play” at the local Quaker Meeting, 515 • TV/DVD/VCR installation �� FOUND: small black and white dog on President Street, Sunday mornings at 10 • iPod repair • HEATING, COOLING �� Enon Road. Call 546-6292. a.m. — a Montessori-based program for children two through 12. The program & VENTILATION �� Instruction presents sacred stories with a hands-on David Turner �� approach. Parents are welcome and often ZUMBA! Free classes on Friday, Oct. 21 attend. Come check it out and see if it’s 767-7849 Larry Electric �� at 1 and 7 p.m. at Curves. Ongoing classes right for your family. For information, e- �� Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays mail teacher Heather Shediker-Morscheck I Fix Things 767-7100 �� — call 767-3700 for information. at [email protected].

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NEW LISTINGS BURGLAR & FIRE ALARMS INTERIOR DECOR PAINTING SELF-STORAGE ACCOMMODATION • Cooper Security Systems, 732 S. Monroe • Village Greenery, high quality house • Burkland Painting, indoor/outdoor. • Solid Gold Self-Storage, 3820 • Grinnell Mill B & B St., Xenia, 372-6438 plants, locally handmade planters & Nick Burkland, 937-532-4983 Springfield-Xenia Rd., 323-9255 PHYSICIANS design consultation, Kings Yard, 767-7900, CARPET CLEANING PAINTING (CONT.) SHOE REPAIR • Suzanne Croteau, D.O. www.myplantman.com • Winburn’s Carpet Cleaning, Hershell • Tia Acheson, professional local painting, • Xenia Shoe & Leather Repair, 21 E. Main INTERNET SERVICES ACCOMMODATIONS Winburn, 767-7639 937-938-0710, www.tiaacheson.com, St., 376-8156, [email protected] painting with an artist’s eye for detail • Arthur Morgan House B & B, 120 W. CATERING • Servlet Inc., Web hosting & e-mail, SPAS Limestone, 767-1761, six guestrooms with www.servlet.com, 767-5000, B. Cornett PET SITTING • Wavelength Aveda Salon/Spa, hair, private baths. www.arthurmorganhouse.com • Current Cuisine, open Mon.–Sat. 9–7, JANITORIAL SERVICES • Sit. Your Tail’s Covered! Diane Wilson, nails, facials, body treatments and more, Glen House Bed & Breakfast, Sun. 10–6, 237 Xenia Ave, 767-8291 • 1221 767-9373 129 Dayton St., 767-9099 Glen Rd., 937-767-7899, events, parties, CHIROPRACTORS • Winburn’s Janitorial Service, 767-7639 weddings; www.glenhouseinn.com PHYSICIANS VILLAGE OFFICES • Grinnell Mill B & B, 3536 Bryan Park Rd., • Dr. Mark Duckwall, 233 Corry St., LANDSCAPING • Star Pediatrics, Ltd., 1659 W. Second 767-0131, Historic mill with private baths. Yellow Springs, 767-7251 • General information, 767-3402 • Wickline’s Florist & Garden Center, 1625 Street, Xenia, 376-KIDS (5437) • Bryan Center scheduling, 767-7209 www.grinnellmillbandb.com COMPUTER SERVICES/TRAINING N. Detroit St. (U.S. 68), Xenia, 372-2461 Nancy Hesz, M.D. Springs Motel, • Channel 13, 767-7803 • 767-8700, 3601 U.S. Thaddene Triplett, M.D. 68 N., newly refurbished, clean rooms, • Carlos’ Computer Service, home & business. LAWN MAINTENANCE • Clerk of Council, 767-9126 • Suzanne Croteau, D.O., Homeopathic, www.thespringsmotel.com Help by phone. Call 767-1787, anytime • Clerk of Courts & Mayor, 767-3400 • Hitchcock Lawn Service, complete lawn Osteopathic, Natural Hormone Theraphy, • The Village Guesthouse, 120 W. Davis • Village Custom Computers, home & business; • Economic Development, 767-1279 care, Gene or Tom, 766-2218 100 Corry St., YS, 767-2733 St., In the Heart of YS. Sleeps up to 5. 867-0112. www.villagecustomcomputers.com • Fire & Emergency squad, 911 Ferguson Lawn Service, • Keith A. Watson, M.D., Inc., 767-7884, www.thevillageguesthouse.com • mowing, hedge • Gaunt Park Pool, 767-9172 trimming, bed mulching, lawn clean-up. F.A.C.O.G., & Katherine S. Linn, M.D., • Yellow Springs Country B & B, 1570 Hilt DAY CARE • Mayor’s office, 767-3400 Serving YS for over 25 years. 325-0556 Obstetrics & Gynecology, 100 Kahoe Rd., 405-8174. Margaret Silliman, innkeeper. • Parks & Recreation, 767-3401 • Children’s Center After School Care Sidenstick Landscaping, Lane, 767-7311 www.yscountrybedandbreakfast.com • proudly serving • Police, non-emergency, 767-7206 Program, 320 Corry St., PO Box 42, 767- YS for 56 years. Call Ridge at 623-1851 7236, 767-7237, mnewell@childrens- PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES • Public works, 767-3401 ACCOUNTING or John at 623-5988 center.com • Utility billing, 767-7202 • AC Service, 116 Dayton St., 767-7406 • Village Management, 767-1279 • Fairl Zurbuchen, MBA, CPA, 767-1438, MASSAGE • Lindstrom-Sprague Mechanical Service, ELECTRICAL SERVICE • Village Mediation Program, 767-7701 accounting & tax services plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, heating, • Phyllis A. Braun, LMT, neuromuscular, • Zoning, 767-3402 • Electric Service Company/Larry Electric, cooling; 372-1221 office, 767-1221 emergency ACUPUNCTURE craniosacral, myofascial and energy work. 405 N. Winter St., 767-7100 VITAMINS 319-6190; [email protected] REALTORS • Kristen M. Andreae, R.N., L.Ac., 105 W. N. ENTERTAINMENT • Deborah J. Fugett, LMT, Moon Rose • Vitamin Outlet, at the Yellow Springs College (Humanist Center), cell: 479-0075 • Coldwell Banker Heritage, • Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave., Massage & Spa, Therapeutic massage News office, 253½ Xenia Ave., 767-7373 AIR CONDITIONING and luxurious body treatments, 767-1694 Bambi Williams, 767-1006, 767-7671, www.littleart.com www.yellowspringsproperties.com YOGA • Pamela Funderburg, LMT, Licensed Mas- • Mike Logan’s Refrigeration & FINANCIAL SERVICES • Dunphy Real Estate, Inc., 251 Xenia sage Therapist & Belavi Facelift massage, • Innerlight Yoga & Wellness, Thai yoga Appliances, air conditioning and water 716 Xenia, 767-7609, Cell 215-8446 Avenue, Yellow Springs, 767-1140, • YS Federal Credit Union, 217 Xenia www.dunphyrealestate.com massage, yoga therapy, holistic bodywork; conditioning, salt delivery, 372-1621 • Nancy Peters, LMT, deeply relaxing Ave., 767-7377 • RE/MAX Victory, The Chris K Group, 319-4291, www.innerlightwellness.net reflexive massage for women, 767-2155 •Yoga Springs Studio ANIMAL CONTROL Your Yellow Springs Specialists! Rick or , RYS 200, FIREPLACES & GAS LOGS • Sally Ann Roliff, LMT; Swedish, Registered Yoga School, 108 Dayton St., Miami Valley Animal Control Chris, 767-9900, www.GottaSeeHomes. • , affordable myofascial release, Trigger Point; 767-9300. www.yogasprings.com. & humane wildlife removal. 800-993-5189. • Bryce Hill Inc., 2301 Sheridan Ave., com Springfield, 325-0651 422-0553, [email protected] www.miamivalleyanimalcontrol.com • Keri Speck, LMT, deep tissue, pregnancy RETAIL SHOPS E Y A N D A R L L O U FLORIST & Swedish massage, myofascial release, V A N ART Mr. Fub’s Party, I D • 252 Xenia Ave., 767-9430. M T reiki, 10+ years experience. 767-8483 A H I E • Glen Garden Gifts, 239 Xenia Ave., Award-winning store entertaining for over M • YS Arts Council; connecting arts, culture W • Amy (Thobaben) Spurr, LMT, Springs E O 767-1658 or 1-800-248-1658 25 years. Toys & more. www.mrfubs.com H WEB R & community. www.ysartscouncil.org T Healing Massage, Swedish, pregnancy and L N D I GARDEN CENTERS — ATTORNEYS deep tissue massage, 374-2699 ROOFING — & PRINT • Wickline’s Florist & Garden Center, 1625 MATTRESSES/FURNITURE Brown Roofing, • Mark J. Babb, criminal defense/traffic, • Steve Brown, owner. N. Detroit St. (U.S. 68), Xenia, 372-2461 305 N. Walnut St., YS, 17 yrs. in DIRECTORY 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, 879-9542, Design Sleep, • chemically-safe, tailor- business Local references. 937-605-7224 www.markbabb.com HAIR SERVICES made mattresses & platform beds. 108 • The Legendary Roofing Company, RATES • Don Brezine, 879-2261, Dayton St., 767-7567, designsleep.com [email protected], brezinelaw. • Selwa’s Hairstyling & Barbershop, member of Better Business Bureau, 937- As low as $3.98 per week com 1720 Spillan Rd., 767-1866, call for appts. MEDIATION 521-0013 for a bold listing and • Barry P. Reich, 322-0891 (office), SCHOOLS, PRIVATE $2.94 per week for HANDYMAN SERVICES • Village Mediation Program, 767-7701 767-2859 (home) a standard • David Turner, appliance, electrical, house- • The Antioch School, 1160 Corry St., AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE/SALES MIDWIVES hold, computer repair & more, 767-7849 767-7642, ages 3½–11 listing • Y S Community Children’s Center, • Anne Erickson, C.N.M., • Ehman’s Garage, U.S. 68 North, at HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES nursery school, day care, Corry & Hustead, 323-2421 30 W. McCreight Ave., Suite 209, Limestone Sts., P.O. Box 42, 767-7236 Rates for three months: • Village Automotive Service, diagnostic • Feminist Health Fund, We help women Springfield, 399-6922 SCHOOLS, PUBLIC • Standard listing, $38.25* (2 lines) services & more, 1455 Xenia Ave., 767-2088, with health care expenses. Inquire: P.O. MOVING & STORAGE www.villageautomotiveservice.com Box 323, Yellow Springs 45387 • Yellow Springs Schools, 201 S. Walnut • Bold listing, $51.75 * (3 lines) Friends Care Community, Rollins Moving & Storage, BODYTALK • 150 E. • Agent, St., 767-7381 Additional lines (1–2), $15 Herman St., Yellow Springs, 767-7363, United Van Lines, 1900 E. Leffel Lane, District Board Office, 767-7381 Sally Ann Roliff, www.friendshealthcare.org Springfield, 325-2484 or 800-826-8094 • CBP, PaRama BP, Mills Lawn Elem. School, 767-7217 * IF PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS OF BILLING 422-0553, [email protected] Y. S. High/McKinney School, 767-7224 INSURANCE NEWSPAPERS BUILDING RESTORATION SCULPTURE SUPPLIES • Reichley Insurance Agency • Yellow Springs News, 253½ Xenia 767-7373 • Ohio Historic Building Restoration, 1143 N. Detroit St., Xenia, 372-8033, 2440 Ave., P.O. Box 187, 767-7373, Web site: • Sculptor’s Emporium, 305 N. Walnut St., [email protected] 937-265-5107, restoringbuildings.com Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, 429-0655 www.ysnews.com Suite D-2, 767-9196 PAGE 12 OCTOBER 20, 2 0 11 SCHOOL • SPORTS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

�� BULLDOG SPORTS ROUND-UP �� Girls CC second at MBC meet �� Lois Miller and Alex Brown led the girls �� cross-country team to a second-place �nish �� at last week’s Metro Buckeye Conference championships. Miller and Brown both �� earned �rst team All-Conference honors �� with their performances. �� Miller, ranked second going into meet, ran strongly throughout the 3.1-mile race to �� nish second out of 28 women with a time of �� 20:36 — her second-fastest this year. Brown, �� ranked seventh entering the meet, improved to sixth in 21:37. The top seven �nishers were recognized as �rst team All-League. Three Lady Bulldogs earned second-team honors, including Talia Boutis, who placed 11th in 24:02, and Rachel Meyer, 12th in 24:19. Christian Brewer placed 14th in 24:38. The Bulldogs had 34 points to meet champion Xenia Christian’s 21. Zoey McKinley had the biggest improvement of the day as she lowered her lifetime best to 29:03. Ashley Merrit and Mary Triplett completed the course, and the Bull- dogs had more runners �nish the course than any other school in the league. Boys harriers place seventh The YSHS boys cross-country team had won �ve of the past six league championships going into last year’s meet, which they �nished a close second. This year the relatively young team slipped to seventh. But despite the �nish the Bulldogs had a number of personal best performances. Behind returning runner Zach McHugh’s 17th place �nish in 19:05 were lifetime bests for new runners Hunter Lawson, Josh Seitz SUBMITTED PHOTO BY VINCE PETERS Your choice. Your future. and Eli Mulhall, who �nished 36th, 59th Alex Brown leads Xenia Christian’s Sarah Kensinger at Middletown Christian at the and 63rd, respectively, in the varsity race. In league championships for cross country. Brown went on to ﬁnish sixth overall and join between Lawson, and Seitz, freshman Connor REENE OUNTY AREER ENTER Gravley-Navello turned in another consistent Lois Miller on the Metro Buckeye Conference All League Team. Miller was 2nd overall G C C C performance to �nish 52nd in 22:40. as the duo led the Bulldogs to the runner-up position in the team standings at the conference championship. Xenia Christian topped the Lady Dawgs 21 to 34. SELF IMPROVEMENT Girls soccer drops one at home Last week the girls soccer team �nished service aces from Hardman. • Have fun! CLASSES its regular season at home against Miami Harshaw and Hardman continue to top • Learn a New Skill! Valley. YSHS had some trouble adjusting to the Dayton area leaderboard for the season. the muddy conditions and went down 5–0 N E X T Harshaw is currently second in aces, with • Cooking and Arts in the �rst half. Nikki Worsham and Lucy W E E K’S 66, while Hardman is in seventh place with • Languages Callahan played well in the mid-�eld with 54. Hardman is eighth in blocks with 53. Worsham pushing forward to help gener- S C HEDULE • Music and Dance ate offense. Keturah Fulton and Paloma Football season canceled • Sports and Fitness Wiggins played well in defense and with CROSS COUNTRY After playing just one game, the YSHS Lianna Rothman’s goal line save in the 21st Saturday, Oct. 22 junior varsity football team’s season was can- • Home and Family Improvement minute kept the Miami Valley Rams to two YSHS at District Meet, Miami celed last week due to lack of players. Early Valley Career Tech (Clayton, Ohio), goals for a �nal score of 7–0. in the season, three games were canceled by • And more! 10 a.m.. Volleyball ends season 2–1 opponents and because of this long stretch GIRLS SOCCER with no games, interest dropped, according Two weeks ago the girls varsity volleyball Thursday, Oct. 20 to YSHS principal Tim Krier this week. team ended its regular season by winning YSHS at Bishop Fenwick, 7 p.m. Last year’s football season was cancelled 937.372.6941 | www.greeneccc.com two of three matches, defeating Thurgood for the �rst time since 1993 when the high Marshall and Dunbar after falling to Dayton BOYS SOCCER school program was only able to �eld 11 Christian. Taking on Dayton Christian at Saturday, Oct. 22 players. At the beginning of the 2011–12 home, the Bulldogs fell to the conference YSHS vs. Fairlawn, 7 p.m. school year, about 18 players had commit- leader, 13–25, 16–25, 17–25. Kennedy Har- ted to the team. But in recent weeks, the shaw led the Bulldogs with eight kills, while number of players at practice had dwindled Maya Hardman was the star of the game Harshaw (5 kills, 4 digs) and Angela Allen to under 10. Coach Craig McCann had to with three aces, eight blocks and 12 digs. (4 kills, 4 digs). Hosting Dunbar earlier last cancel last Saturday’s game which was �� week, the Bulldogs came out on top, 25–11, At Thurgood Marshall YSHS won in con- followed by a decision by athletic director vincing fashion (25–17, 25–4, 25–12) with 25–8, 25–19, thanks to eight kills and 11 Steve Rossi to cancel the rest of the season. strong play from Hardman (5 kills, 7 aces), aces from Kelsey Fox and a whopping 23 “We wish we had the enthusiasm that we � �� had in August,” Rossi said this week. “Football just takes so much more of a commitment.” Krier and Rossi will look into starting �� next fall a local club football team, which �� would not be af�liated with YSHS. �� McKinney boys cc wins MBC �� Yellow Springs seventh- and eighth-grade �� runners dominated the Metro Buckeye � �� Conference. The young Bulldogs packed five into the top nine finishers overall, �� behind the leadership of seventh-grader CJ Johnson, who was edged at the line by Troy �� Christian’s Eric Cooper. Both runners were timed at 12:11. Hayden Orme gave the Bulldogs an unbeatable 1–2 punch as the young dis- tance star secured third place out of 45 runners in a lifetime best 13:02. Then came the pack of Levi Brown (sixth, in 13:49) followed by Oluka Okia in eighth � with 13:57. Gabe Trillana completed the scor- ing, running 14:08 and placing ninth overall. Sixth-man Atulya Dora-Laskey placed 43rd. The Bulldogs beat their closest com- petitor by 38 points and came away with the �� league championship. Walkey runs to second place Charlotte Walkey excelled once again, this time �nishing second overall in the middle �� school cross-country race for girls. Walkey, �� an eighth grader, completed the two-mile �� race in the outstanding time of 13:31. �� “Charlotte will play a huge role in the �� future of athletics in YSHS with her talents � �� as a runner and race walker,” Coach Vince �� Peters said. �� YS Music Boosters meet �� ¸�� The music department of the Yellow Springs �� schools invites parents of instrumental music students and other interested parties to attend ¸�� the meetings of the YS Music Boosters on the �� second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the YSHS orchestra room. The next meeting �� ¸�� only will be held on the �rst Monday, Nov. 7. �� For more information, contact Dennis Farmer �� at [email protected]. ��