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Village Council — Citizens speak up for Meister By Megan Bachman “I think this is just a disgusting display of abuse of power and we’re tired of it,” Thomas Nine villagers spoke in support of Cpl. said. David Meister, a local police officer facing Gail Pettigrew said that if there was a discipline charges, at Village Council’s July problem with Meister’s actions, he should be 2 meeting. counseled instead of disciplined, noting that Because the potential discipline of Cpl. docking his pay with a proposed three-day Meister was not on Council’s agenda, com- unpaid suspension was especially punitive. munity members spoke during the citizen’s She questioned whether Meister could have comment period and were allotted three significant past indiscretions if he was a final- minutes each. Council members then ist for Police Chief in 2017. responded. Pettigrew also contrasted Meister’s actions In an occasionally-tense back-and-forth, in the two incidents in question with the citizens also shouted from the audience, “heavy-handed approach” on display during booed a Council member’s comments and the New Year’s Eve incident in 2017. vigorously applauded one another’s remarks “We have an officer that is lenient who despite being asked not to clap. About 30 is being punished for it — outrageously citizens attended and the discussion lasted punished,” Pettigrew said. “And I think this close to an hour. Council needs to stand up and do something Several citizens expressed support for about it.” Meister’s policing style and commitment to Liz Porter also cited the “New Year’s Eve the community, which they said exemplifies debacle” as leading to a chorus of support community policing, and framed the recom- for community policing, which Meister, she mended discipline for Meister as overly said, evinced during the March incidents. harsh. “It seems Dave’s actions are in exact align- Council members noted their inability to ment with the de-escalating, humane wishes share details due to the ongoing nature of of the community, harkening back to the the disciplinary investigation, urged respect- time when James McKee was chief,” Porter ful discourse and emphasized their ongoing said. SUBMITTED PHOTO BY MATTHEW COLLINS work to transform local policing. Porter pointed out the need for the police Go Fourth! Local resident Jessica Thomas said at the department to have clear guidelines and train meeting that Meister “exemplifies what com- its officers in how to use discretion. Without Distant thunder didn’t stop villagers from lining Xenia Avenue on Wednesday, the 4th of July, for the village’s annual parade. munity policing looks like,” and she encour- such clarity, Porter said, “the door is wide Above, Yellow Springs native Eric Grieffenhagen on saxophone and villager Chris Moore on trumpet added Dixieland tunes aged the development of a “best-practice open for an individual within the force to be to the mix, which also included Village officials, unicyclists and tandem riders, Sea Dogs, the Yellow Springs Community Band, protocol” for the department based upon unfairly singled out for discipline when they fancy cars, politicians and emergency vehicles, among others. See more photos on page 8 and in festive color online at ysnews. Meister’s approach to policing. She con- have implemented informed discretion.” com/featurephotos. trasted Meister’s style with that of a former Carlos Landaburu said Meister should police officer who was fired in 2016 for using be commended for his leniency; Sharon excessive force, and criticized the severe dis- Moehler pressed for more transparency in cipline recommended for the kind of policing Plans for investing in the village she believes the community wants. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 By Megan Bachman sion and desire for more town-gown collab- development. While many could eventu- oration. That project is now gaining steam. ally break even, they all require an initial A local debit card with rewards for shop- “It’s no longer just a nascent idea — I investment, Shuman emphasized after the Village, Meister still at odds ping locally. A business incubator on the think we have a sound framework now,” meeting. Antioch campus. Crowdfunding for local Manley said in a later interview. One way to fund the possible projects By Diane Chiddister ment because he does not believe that businesses. Student debt refinancing for Currently, Antioch is exploring the re- is through crowdfunding, according to it’s in the village’s best interest that he be those who live here after graduation. purposing of an unused space on campus Shuman. For example, a local crowdfund- Last Friday’s pre-disciplinary hearing for demoted, nor that the Village be absolved These ideas and more were explored in for an “entrepreneurship lab,” which would ing portal could be set up to pool local Yellow Springs Police Corporal Dave Meis- of any wrongdoing. Also, he had requested a series of conversations last week spear- bring together business opportunities in investors’ money and support existing busi- ter was postponed in hopes that lawyers that a provision be included that protects headed by the Yellow Springs Federal “areas of practice” such as democracy, well- nesses’ efforts to raise money. The model is representing Meister and the Village could him from retaliation in the department, and Credit Union, or YSFCU. ness, storytelling and sustainability. unlike the online services such Kickstarter reach a compromise agreement regarding it was not included in the agreement. The credit union hosted a visit from “There would be a lab that would provide or GoFundMe, which are based upon discipline against Meister for two March Because he will not agree, the pre- Michael Shuman, a community economics entrepreneurial support and training and donations and usually involve hypothetical incidents, recommended by Yellow Springs disciplinary hearing is now scheduled to expert from Washington, D.C., who met ongoing resources,” Manley explained. businesses. Police Chief Brian Carlson. While Village take place on July 12, according to Solicitor with some 13 local groups over three days. Antioch’s business incubator is one of “This isn’t donation crowdfunding — you Solicitor Chris Conard made a compromise Conard this week. Village Clerk of Council During that time about 40 representatives the “pollinator projects” Shuman identified offer to Meister’s attorney, David Duwell, Judy Kintner will serve as the hearing from local government, nonprofits, founda- locally that could support local economic CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 this Monday, July 2, Meister on Tuesday officer. tions, K–12 schools, higher education and said he will not agree to it. In the first recent incident for which he’s business brainstormed ways to strengthen “I cannot in good conscience sign it,” he being discipllined, Meister stopped a car the local economy and funnel investment said in an interview. driven by a local young man who had a pre- money here. The compromise proposal states that vious OVI (operating a moving vehicle while Sandy Hollenberg, CEO of YSFCU, said Meister agrees that it’s in the village’s best intoxicated) and appeared intoxicated. Meis- at the conclusion of the meetings that the interest that he be demoted from corporal ter took away the young man’s keys and credit union learned more about the needs to patrol officer, that he have a one-day allowed him to walk the block to his house of local institutions and how it could help unpaid suspension, and that he enter into a without charging him with a second OVI, them “get from visions to implementation.” 6-month Memorandum of Understanding, partly because he knew the young man was “The credit union could be a piece to or MOU, that requires him to take several already dealing with a family crisis, Meister help these groups get to their goals and Ohio Police Academy classes on dealing said recently. In that incident, according to complete their projects,” Hollenberg said. with drunk drivers, among other goals. It Chief Carlson, Meister broke departmental In the end, nine promising projects states that if sufficient progress is not made policy by allowing an intoxicated person to emerged from the sessions, according to toward the goals, the department could walk home rather than transporting him. Shuman. They included local debit and then terminate Meister. And an additional In the second incident, Meister stopped a loyalty cards, an expanded land trust, a agreement states that Meister releases the woman who was driving with a suspended business incubator, the college “as incuba- Village from any liability or wrongdoing. license and whose car smelled of alcohol. tor,” a municipal fiber company, a nonprofit The compromise proposal differed However, the woman denied having been center, a new public school and a local from Carlson’s original proposal in that it drinking, although her passenger admit- scholarship fund. eliminated a proposed probationary period, ted to doing so. Meister had the car towed Shuman said he was encouraged by the shortened Meister’s unpaid suspension and drove the two home, but did not press conversations already happening here. from three days to one day, and shortened further to determine if she was, in fact, “It was impressive seeing that level of a proposed 12-month performance plan to intoxicated. six months. In both incidents, according to attorney thinking from a small community,” Shuman PHOTO BY MEGAN BACHMAN said. Since the proposed discipline became Duwell, Meister is being disciplined for For Antioch College President Tom Community economist Michael Shuman brainstormed with Yellow Springs Federal public two weeks ago, many villagers have being too lenient. And to Meister, he’s Manley, the experience with Shuman Credit Union Executive Director Sandy Hollenberg after three days of local meetings protested that the discipline is too harsh for being disciplined for practicing the sort of helped him see more clearly how the col- last week with those representing government, education, business and nonprofit sec- Meister, a popular nine-year veteran of the low-key, compassionate policing that villag- lege’s plan for a business incubator on tors. Shuman and Hollenberg are planning to launch one local investment project here department. (See Council story). campus fits with both its educational mis- to jumpstart the local economy. Meister said he cannot sign the agree- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

on the Buy Local Campaign, Smart Growth Task Force, Yellow Springs–Miami Town- Bachman takes over role as editor of News ship Visioning Steering Committee, Yellow Springs Economic Sustainability Commis- By YS News staff columns, feature writing, photography and sion, Yellow Springs Community Council special editions, among other awards. and Yellow Springs–Miami Township Com- A change of leadership is taking place at Before coming to the News, Bachman munity Improvement Corporation. the Yellow Springs News this month. served as outreach director at Community While at the News, Bachman has been Beginning next week, Megan Bachman Solutions for six years. While there she recognized by the Ohio Newspaper Asso- will be the new editor of the local paper. organized and served as master of cer- ciation with awards in best feature writing, Bachman is taking the place of Diane emonies for six national conferences on best sports writing, best original column Chiddister, 68, the editor for the last 12 years. energy and sustainability, co-wrote and co- writing, and best photo. Bachman, 36, has been connected to the produced the award-winning documentary Originally from the Cleveland area, paper since 2010, when she came on as a film, “The Power of Community: How Cuba Bachman received a master’s of science reporter. She stayed for five years, then Survived Peak Oil,” spoke before nearly in teaching (Earth Science) from Wright left before the birth of her second child. 100 groups around the country and in State University and a bachelor’s of arts in She returned to the News in January 2018, Europe on sustainability issues and wrote diplomacy and foreign affairs from Miami after having reached an agreement with and published articles in a variety of maga- University. She studied abroad in Cuba and Chiddister and the other News owners that zines and online journals. Luxembourg. she would take on the editor job in July. She has also been an adjunct instructor Bachman moved to Yellow Springs in During Chiddister’s tenure, the Yellow at Antioch University Midwest and Antioch 2004, right out of college. She and her Springs News has been consistently recog- University Online, teaching a variety of husband, Joe Bachman, an administrator at nized for high quality writing and report- environmental courses; a columnist forthe Xenia High School, are the parents of Pearl ing. During the past 12 years, the News statewide environmental newspaper EcoW- and Luella. won nine Newspaper of the Year awards atch Journal; a board member of the Asso- Chiddister has been associated with the for weekly papers at the annual convention ciation for the Study of Peak Oil—USA, and News since 1983, when, having recently of the Ohio Newspaper (now Ohio News an associate for the International Forum on moved to Yellow Springs, she responded Media) Association in Columbus. The Globalization. to an ad in the paper for a reporter. Having News won in 2009, then, beginning in 2011, Before that, Bachman was a neighbor- just finished a Masters in Fine Arts, or has won the top honor the past eight years hood organizer for Ohio Citizen Action, a MFA, from the University of Iowa Writer’s in a row. The Newspaper of the Year goes research assistant for the American Civil Workshop, she learned the journalism to the paper that wins the most individual Liberties Union of Ohio, and a constituent trade from former editor Don Wallis. Since awards, and the News consistently wins NEWS ARCHIVE PHOTOS case worker for Congressman Dennis J. then, Chiddister has worked at the paper in the categories of in-depth reporting, Diane Chiddister, left, is leaving her position as editor of the Yellow Springs News. Kucinich. news coverage, editorial writing, original The new editor will be Megan Bachman, right, a current News reporter. In Yellow Springs, Bachman has served CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

IN THIS COMMUNITY CALENDAR ...... 2 COMMUNITY FORUM ...... 4 A TALE OF TWO PARADES ...... 8 CLASSIFIEDS; POLICE, MAYOR’S COURT ...10, 11 ISSUE: IN & AROUND; MUSIC, SPIRITUAL ...... 3 ‘SPRINGSFEST’ RETURNS ...... 7 ART, LIBRARY, SENIOR EVENTS; OBITUARIES ....9 REC SPORTS; T-BALL ...... 12 ysnews.com PAGE 2 J ULY 5, 2018 COMMUNITY CALENDAR • T HIS WEEK YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

A LISTING OF COMMUNITY EVENTS Mr. Rogers comes C OMMUNITY CALENDAR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ( =FEE) to neighborhood The Community Calendar “Guardians of the Glen,” 1–3 p.m., Trail- Qi Gong, 1 p.m., Senior Ctr. is also available online at side Museum. “Sing, Bang, Boom,” 2:30–3:15 p.m., Fred Rogers welcomed generations of Americans into his “Neighborhood” with ysnews.com/community-calendar. Opening reception for “Portraits” and “We library. kindness and comfort. As his iconic chil- 767-7671 • www.littleart.com Are Enough,” 2–5 p.m., Emporium. Thursday, July 5 Beginning German class, 3:30 p.m., dren’s show observes its 50th anniversary, 247 Xenia Avenue Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Kettering Banjo Band, 7:30 p.m., Clifton Senior Ctr. the Little Art Theatre and ThinkTV are Opera House. GENERAL ADMISSION: Ctr. Volunteer work days, 6–8 p.m., Antioch partnering to host a Mister Rogers week- $9 General; $7.50 Seniors & Kids, “Yoga with Joyce Reena,” 1:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30–9 p.m., United Farm, Antioch College. end in the Yellow Springs neighborhood. College Students w/valid photo ID; Senior Ctr. Methodist Church. Odd Fellows dinner, 6:30 p.m., lodge. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”, from $7 Matinees and Bargain Tuesday evenings Very beginner Spanish, 2:45 p.m., Senior Sunday, July 8 “Guitar Around the World with Jim Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ctr. great rm. Vipassana meditation, 8 a.m., Dharma Ctr. McCutcheon,” 6:30–7:30 p.m., library. Morgan Neville, looks back on the legacy of Fred Rogers, focusing on his radically MISTER ROGERS < Beginning Spanish class, 4–5 p.m., Early meeting for worship, 8:30 a.m., YS Justice System Task Force, 7 p.m., Bryan kind ideas. While the nation changed Friends Meeting, Rockford Chapel. Ctr. Senior Ctr. great rm. around him, Fred Rogers stood firm in his WON’T YOU BE MY Sunday school, 9:15 a.m., First Baptist Miami Valley Weavers’ Guild, 7 p.m., “Planner Enthusiasts Unite!” 6–8 p.m., beliefs about the importance of protecting Bryan Ctr. NEIGHBOR? library. Church. childhood. Tai Chi Chuan class, 6:30 p.m., Senior Adult and children’s religious education, YS Strings rehearsal, 7 p.m., Senior Ctr. Jenny Cowperthwaite, executive direc- 9:30 a.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. Heart Rhythm Meditation, 7–8 p.m., PG-13 Ctr. great rm. tor of the Little Art said, “I thought it was Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., Church school, 9:30 a.m., Central Chapel House of AUM. important to bring this film to the Little Art. 93 min Rockford Chapel. A.M.E. Church. Odd Fellows mtg., 7:15 p.m., lodge. We are clearly living through very divisive Human Relations Commission, 7 p.m., “Building a Longer Table,” 10:30 a.m., First Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., United times during this chapter of history, and Bryan Ctr. Presbyterian Church. Methodist Church. quite simply, we could all benefit by spend- ing a little time with Mister Rogers and be Patient and caregiver support group Worship service, 10:30 a.m., United Meth- YS Tree Committee mtg., 7:30–9 p.m., reminded of his kindness.” mtg., 7 p.m., Senior Ctr. odist Church. 313 Orton Road. Guest speaker Peggy Hoffmeister of Events are as follows: Suicide survivor group, 7:30 p.m., Pres- WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in • Friday, July 6, 7:30 p.m., Little Art The- byterian Church lounge. Senior Center — closed for “This beautiful work pays an immaculate America, 10:30 a.m., UUF. atre — The Yellow Springs debut of “Won’t Open mic, 7 p.m., Spirited Goat Cof- You Be My Neighbor?” followed by Q&A tribute to him, illustrating the legacy Worship service, 10:45 a.m., First Baptist refurbishment. feehouse. with villager Jim Wiener, chief program- of a man whose nature transcended the Church. Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma concepts of knowledge, understanding, Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Ctr. ming officer of Public Media Connect, who Worship service, 11 a.m., Central Chapel worked at WQED during the filming of age and love.” — WE GOT THIS COVERED Ctr. Baby song and rhyme time, 10:30–11:30 A.M.E. Church. “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood.” FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FRIDAY, JULY 6 Mass, 11:15 a.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. a.m., library. • Saturday, July 7, 1 p.m., Little Art 7/6 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/11 7/12 Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Meeting for worship, 11:15 a.m., YS Live jazz, noon–2 p.m., Emporium. Theatre — Free kids’ screening of “Daniel ——————— Ctr. Friends Meeting, Rockford Chapel. Arts and Culture Commission retreat, Tiger: Life’s Little Lessons,” based on the 4:00 4:00 4:00 — — — — Qi gong, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. “Intro to Mah Jongg,” 1:30–3:30 p.m., 5–6:30 p.m., Bryan Ctr. Neighborhood of Make-Believe and the 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:307:30 — 7:30 Free Heartfulness Meditation, 10:15 library. Craft night, 18 and older, 6–7:30 p.m., television series created by Fred Rogers. WITH THINK TV a.m., House of AUM. Shakespeare Reading Group, 1:30–3 p.m., library. Kids are invited to come early and enjoy Story time, 10:30–11:30 a.m., library. Assisted Living Mtg. Rm., Friends Care. Agnostic AA, 6:30–7:30 p.m., UUF meet- special hands-on activities on the sidewalk Tai Chi, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. A Course in Miracles, 3–4 p.m., Friends ing house. in front of the Little Art and take a selfie DANIEL TIGER’S with Daniel Tiger. Sign language, 12:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Care Assisted Living dining rm. Arts and Culture Commission mtg., The film will continue to screen from LIFE’S LITTLE Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Ctr. 6:30–8 p.m., Bryan Ctr. Meditation techniques class, 1:30 p.m., Sunday–Tuesday, July 8–10, and Thursday, NAMI Connection support group mtg., LESSONS Senior Ctr. great rm. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., First Pres- July 12. Gail Keen and Larry Halpern and byterian Church. 6:30–8 p.m., Bryan Ctr. art rm. Friends, 6:30–10 p.m., Emporium. MONDAY, JULY 9 THURSDAY, JULY 12 Tree Committee to meet Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Senior Center — closed for Rockford Chapel. The YS Tree Committee will meet on Rise and shine exercise, 10:30 a.m., Senior refurbishment. Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Tuesday, July 10, 7:30–9 p.m. at the home of G Ctr. Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Macy Reynolds, located at 313 Orton Road. Seated volleyball, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. Ctr. 60 min Screening of “Won’t You Be My Neigh- The public is invited to attend. Senior lunch, noon, Senior Ctr. Community food pantry open, 2–4 p.m., bor?” followed by Q&A with Jim Mindful movement, 1:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. United Methodist Church. Wiener, 7:30 p.m., Little Art. 4Sat., July 7 at 1 p.m. Weight training, 3 p.m., Senior Ctr. Taste of Mystery Book Club, 6–8 p.m., FREE ADMISSION SATURDAY, JULY 7 Beginner Bridge lessons, 6:30 p.m., Senior library. Zen meditation, 7:30 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Ctr. Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., CLEAN CAB Kids activities start at Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Bryan Ctr. YOUR BUSINESS BRINGS VALUE TO OUR BUSINESS 12:30 p.m.! Free yoga, 8:15 a.m., Wellness Ctr., Rockford Chapel. Antioch College. Rosary, 7 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. Fundraiser for League of Women Voters, LIVE CONCERT Shabbat services and vegetarian potluck, Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Ctr. 7–9 p.m., YS Brewery. (937) 242-8779 10 a.m., Rockford Chapel. Bible study, 7:15 p.m., United Methodist Suicide survivor group, 7:30 p.m., Pres- 24 HOUR A DAY SERVICE BOBBY INGANO & Overeaters Anonymous, 11 a.m., Friends Church. byterian Church lounge. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., United Serving Yellow Springs, Antioch College Care. Open mic, 7 p.m., Spirited Goat Cof- and Mills Lawn Hotel since 2015 THE CORNDRINKERS Methodist Church. Peace vigil, noon–1 p.m., corner of Xenia feehouse. [email protected] Ave. and Limestone St. TUESDAY, JULY 10 Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Mah Jongg, noon–5 p.m., Senior Ctr. Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Ctr. Free screening of “Daniel Tiger: Life’s Sunrise meditation, 9 a.m., 215 Park NAMI Family support group, 7–8:30 Little Lessons,” 1 p.m., Little Art. Meadows. p.m., Bryan Ctr. art rm.

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— Public Notice — Nearly 200 former Yellow Springs Schools students and guests attended the All-Class Reunion on June 29, held at the Mills Park Hotel. Attendees enjoyed lively conversation, cocktails, and food donated by village restaurants, and later danced the night away as DJ Mike VILLAGE JOB OPENING: Washington (YSHS Class of ’68) played a funky, fun mix of music. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT * * * “One Sunday in Birmingham,” a two-act The Administrative Assistant will support various administrative departments play written by Joyce Barnes and directed as well as the Council Clerk’s office. This individual will work 20 hours per by villager Felicia Chappelle, will be week during normal business hours and will include every Friday from 10-2. performed for the sixth annual Columbus Additional hours may be requested occasionally in accordance with vacation Black Theater Festival on Sunday, July 8, schedules. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for filing, assembling 8 p.m., at the Columbus Performing Arts public records requests, assembling Council and other meeting packets, Center’s Shedd Theater. The play tells the answering phones, scanning records and other duties as assigned. story of the Civil Rights Movement as seen through the eyes of a young girl, Ruby The Administrative Assistant is expected to maintain a high degree of confi- Watson, who joins the Children’s March in dentiality regarding every aspect of office procedures, interactions and com- Birmingham, Ala. in 1963. The play is an munications. The classification is “Regular Part-time” with an hourly rate of interactive, multi-media presentation that $16.14. No fringe benefits are attached to this position. Applicants will have includes actual news video from the time, clerical experience, a high school diploma or GED and will be subject to back- live singing, recorded Movement songs, ground check and drug testing. dramatic action onstage and audience Resume and cover letter should be sent to ATTN: Ruthe Ann Lillich, 100 involvement. For more information, visit Dayton St. Yellow Springs, OH 45387, or [email protected] NO www.mine4godproductions.com. LATER THAN NOON of JULY 23, 2018 for consideration. CONTRIBUTIONS for In and Around may be dropped off at the News office at 253½ Xenia, e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to P.O. Box 187, Yellow Springs, Sol Edelbo Sontag was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 7, to Andy Sontag and OH 45387. Christina Edelbo Peterson. Grandparents Lynn and Tim Sontag just returned from three weeks helping with all the fun stuff that goes along with new little ones. The new family of three plans to be home in Yellow Springs in September for a visit. MUSIC THIS WEEK Get Summer Fit! REFRESH – REBOOT – REBUILD Jazz sounds at Emporium Gail Keen and Larry Halpern and friends Join Us for Two Phases of 21-Day Fitness and Nutrition Challenges! will perform at the Emporium on Friday, July 6, 6:30–10 p.m., during the weekly wine tasting. All are welcome to enjoy jazz standards, bebop, modern jazz, Afro-Cuban music and original compositions. There is no cover charge, and a hat will be passed in support of the band. Banjo sounds at Clifton Opera The Kettering Banjo Band will take the stage at the Clifton Opera House on Satur- day, July 7, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admis- sion is $10. July 9-29 Aug 6-26 These are virtual Phase 2: REBOOT Phase 3: REBUILD Focus on Changing Up Focus on Taking It To The online challenges and Your Fitness Next Level can be done anywhere.

For more details Melissa Heston, cPT Call, Text or Email Locally born, these nine pups are 6-week-old Wirehaired Pointing Griffons. Proud dam, EST. 1973 937-901-0344 • [email protected] or mother, is Yellow Springs resident dog, Jenny, and sire, or father, is Chip, of Michigan. Owners and breeders are Lauren Miller, Nick Miller-Jacobson and Hans Jacobson. We have a large selection of SPIRITUAL wonderful — Public Notice — { EVENTS wedding| • The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship gifts! will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 2019 TAX BUDGET SUN.–FRI. 8. Peggy Hoffmeister, of Moms Demand Located in On Tuesday, July 2, 2018 Coun- 12:00–5:30 p.m. Action for Gun Sense in America, will be Kings Yard the guest speaker. The organization is an cil for the Village of Yellow SAT. Yellow Springs, all-volunteer group working at state and Springs will Consider Accep- 11:00–5:30 p.m. OH national levels to educate about gun safety tance of the Finance Director’s 937-767-1666 through their “Be Smart” program. Conver- 2019 Tax Budget for Submission sation and refreshments will follow at 11:45 www.Y ellowSpringSpotterY.com a.m., with an executive board meeting at to the Greene County Auditor, noon. with the Reading of Resolution • On Sunday, July 8, First Presbyterian 2018-24 “Approving the Finance Church will meet for worship at 10:30 a.m. Director’s 2019 Tax Budget for Pastor Aaron will offer the sermon, “Build- the Village of Yellow Springs.” ing a Longer Table,” based on Colossians 2. Everyone is welcome to attend.

— Public Notice — PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MIAMI TOWNSHIP 2019 TAX BUDGET Celebrating Notice is hereby given that on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 7 p.m., a Kim Plinovich, LMT public hearing will be held on the Budget prepared by the Miami Town- Massage • Reiki • LaStone Therapy 39 yearsin business ship Trustees of Greene County, Ohio, for the next succeeding fiscal Reflexology (hot stone or foot) year ending December 31, 2019. Such PHIL ELDRIDGE, hearing will be held at the office of Owner the Township Trustees, 225 Corry 937-319-1011 Street, Yellow Springs, Ohio. (937) 376-4570 Margaret Silliman www.edenworld.net www.eldridgeroofing.net Clerk for Miami Township 105 W. North College St. PAGE 4 J U;LY 5, 2018 COMMUNITY FORUM YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS Meister’s YS values Support river health “Our opinions do not really blossom into I am writing to express my support for Officer David Meister. He embodies just This year marks the 50th anniversary of cally keep our creeks and streams in the fruition until we have expressed the sort of prudent, compassionate and safe the Ohio Scenic Rivers Act, and in 1969, watershed, and their riparian corridors, policing that this community values and has the Little Miami River, which crosses cleaner and healthier. them to someone else.” petitioned for. Only a couple dozen people the southernmost border of Glen Helen, All of these organizations welcome showed up to protest the disciplinary actions became Ohio’s first designated State volunteers and/or donations to sustain — MARK TWAIN that Chief Carlson has proposed against Scenic River — and then a national scenic their work. This month, there will also Officer Meister, but I can assure you, many river. In a time when our rivers and lakes, be two opportunities in the area to view a more Yellow Springers view these disciplin- including Lake Erie, are suffering from documentary, “Call of the Scenic River: An ary actions as unwarranted and extreme. the effects of pollution, and when environ- Ohio Journey,” that explores Ohio’s Scenic As have seen at our borders, zero tolerance mental protections are being undermined Rivers. The first will be Friday, July 13, at is neither a moral nor an effective policy. If or removed, it is imperative we as citizens 7 p.m. at the Clifton Opera House with a Chief Carlson finds such compassionate and think about the health of our streams and proclamation by the Village of Clifton. The considered policing incompatible with the larger waterways with a renewed vigor. second will be on Sunday, July 29, at 2 p.m. values and policies he would like to see in his They do, after all, also provide our drinking at Glen Helen’s Vernet Auditorium with department, perhaps he should find another, water and they are critical to our state and refreshments; parking in the main lot for less tolerant community to work for. national economies. non-members is $5 and free for members. —John Stireman In Greene County, the Little Miami Both events are free and will offer edu- Watershed Network, in cooperation with cational literature. Books for adults and many organizations that include Glen children, published by the Little Miami FCC senior housing Helen, Tecumseh Land Trust, Clifton Conservancy (Loveland, OH) about the Gorge State Nature Preserve, Beaver river are currently available at Glen Helen’s Let’s talk about the affordable senior Creek Wetlands Association and Greene Nature Shop. Hope to see you there. apartment building in Yellow Springs across County Parks work to educate and to physi- —Bethany Gray GET IN from Friends Care. We, seniors, have been waiting more than 20 years for the oppor- tunity for safe, congenial, convenient living. For many seniors, these apartments will lib- Too hot for garage doors erate current homes for resale and will help seniors avoid repairs and upkeep. The hot weather has taken a toll in many quickly found a black cylinder that had a ON THE ways, and one has caused me problems fine hole in one side. To cut to the chase, he The location is excellent in every way: close to the Antioch Wellness Center, that others may also be having. Let me removed that defective part and replaced across from Friends Care with safe walking explain. I’d been lately having troubles it with a new one. Voila! The door then did paths, and possibility of shared programs with my garage door opener working only what it was supposed to do. and gardening. It is on the Yellow Bus line sporadically. Finally, one day, it faltered It was explained to me that although DISCUSSION once too much and quit, leaving me and my cold weather has no effect on openers, for downtown trips. SUSCRIBE TO We could not be in better hands with Home, car sitting outside the closed door, unable extremely hot days can cause a malfunction Inc. at the helm. Thanks, Morgan Family to gain entrance. I gave up and called a and fluid leaks out. This is most likely when THE YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS Foundation, for loaning Home, Inc. the money Garage Door Company in Springfield. Two one uses the opener more than four times to purchase the land. This would not be hap- men came the next day. One soon climbed in an hour. He replaced the cylinder. Suffice IN PRINT OR DIGITAL EDITION pening without this partnership and support. a ladder to access the mechanism in the it to say, I now lock my inside house door —Andrée Bognar ceiling. with a key at night and leave the garage $50–$65/YR. —Suzanne Patterson The man called down that he might have door open during the day, locking up the found the cause — a bird’s nest complete house if I’m not there. The rising heat off a with two eggs was sitting on the top of the hot car parked inside simply acerbates the LWV still relevant box. Removing that, he also found a mud ambient heat coming through the garage WWW.YSNEWS.COM/SUBSCRIBE dauber’s nest on one side. Removed. With roof. A simple solution, but expensive. According to a League of Women Voters tools, he got into the inner workings and —Joan Horn OR CALL 1 937 767 7373 membership list from 1970–71, there were 71 active Yellow Springs members. All 9 A.M.–5:30 P.M. E.S.T. except two of those ladies are listed as “Mrs.” so-and-so, with their first name in parenthe- Reunion impressive, inspiring ses; the other two were indicated as “Miss.” On the evening of June 29, around meaning in the location. The Mills Park The world has changed; so have we. Today’s 200 Yellow Springs High School alumni Hotel opened two years ago and was mod- League of Women Voters of the Greater gathered at the Mills Park Hotel for the eled after the home of local settler William Dayton Area (Montgomery and Greene YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS second YSHS All-Class Reunion, spon- Mills, the namesake of the Mills Lawn counties) includes the names of five individu- sored by the Yellow Springs Alumni School where some alumni were educated P.O. Box 187, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 als from Yellow Springs; two are men. Association. It was truly impressive and during their elementary years. There were The League of Women Voters, or LWV, inspiring to watch the interaction of YSHS even memories shared during the reunion www.ysnews.com • [email protected] • 937-767-7373 is political, but nonpartisan. We do not sup- graduates spanning over 50 years and, in from alumni who had taken classes at the port or endorse any political party or any some cases, up to three generations of Mills House as it stood for a period of time candidate for office. The LWV does take a graduates. after the current Mills Lawn School was position on issues after careful study leading The News welcomes letters from readers The reunion was organized for the pur- constructed on the property. HOW to a consensus of the membership. These pose of uniting graduates who spent part Along with a huge “thank you” to the on topics of current interest. In submitting positions form the basis for our action, which or all of their formative years in the YS Mills Park Hotel, we would also like to TO them, please observe the following ranges from contacting public officials, writ- School system. Alumni came from near thank our sponsors who donated music, guidelines: ing letters to the editor, circulating petitions, and far to see friends, laugh about cher- food, flowers and financial support in order BECOME or even litigation. Our latest effort was the ished memories or commiserate about to make this reunion possible: DJ Mike • Letters must be signed and include successful passing of Issue One (redistrict- tough ones. Either way, growing up in Washington (YSHS class of 1968), Corro- PART a day time phone number and an ing) during the May election. The LWV voter or around this village and school system tec Incorporated, Tom’s Market, Young’s address for verification. services activities include publication and binds us with a common thread we want Dairy, Bentino’s Pizza, Current Cuisine, distribution of the Voter’s Guide included in OF • The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. to continue to honor, we hope, for decades Glen Garden Gifts, Calypso Grill, Ha Ha this newspaper each election cycle. The cost to come. Pizza and the YSHS classes of 1968, 1974 THE Monday, the week of publication. for publishing and distributing this guide for Integral to the success of this event was and 1977. all of Greene County is approximately $5,000. the Mills Park Hotel. We want to thank Jim, —Naomi Bongorno • The News also accepts longer opinion On Thursday, July 12, 7–9 p.m., the LWV COMMUNITY pieces of up to about 800 words under the Libby and Katie Hammond for generously —Erika Grushon will have a fundraiser at the Yellow Springs donating the hotel ballroom space as well —John Gudgel Brewery, with proceeds going toward the heading “Other voices.” In submitting, we as the time and talent of the hotel staff. — Selwa Whitesell DISCUSSION costs of the guide. This is “outside the box” ask that the writer or writers include a Not only was it a major gift to the Alumni YS Alumni Association for many of our members, but please come brief sentence about themselves. Association, but there is a serendipitous Executive Board welcome them to Yellow Springs. I’ll buy a Submit materials via our Web site at ysnews. beer for the first lady we confirm is on that com/submissions, by email to ysnews@ysnews. 1970–71 list. Other voices— com, by mail to P.O. Box 187, Yellow Springs, — Sandy McHugh OH 45387, or drop it off at our office at 253½ Greene County representative League of Women Voters Xenia Ave. Meister loss would be tragic YSPD Chief Brian Carlson has initi- enced, out-of-town officers, too many who ated many positive changes and has been seem to have a serious, “us versus them” accessible, engaged and approachable to demeanor. The department struggles to A YELLOW SPRINGS ALMANACK BY BILL FELKER our villagers. I recognize and appreciate retain experienced, service and guard- this tremendously, but I am beyond disap- ianship-oriented officers such as, Dave, JULY 6–12 pointed with his handling of Officer Dave Dennis, Jeff B. and, yes, Brian, too. Dave Black-Eyed Susan Moon at 9:48 p.m. on July Meister’s disciplinary situation, as well as is exactly what our village needs as both Cicada when, among the tree-tops, 12. Rising before dawn and setting in the ing and tattered, fruit gone. Random leaves Village Manager Patti Bates and our Vil- a police officer, a supervisor and trainer You sip some dew and sing your song, afternoon, this Moon passes overhead in are turning yellow on the wild multiflora lage Council’s seeming rubber-stamping of new officers. Dave’s commitment to Every single thing is yours the morning. roses that bloomed in May. of it. serving this community is so deep that he That you survey among the fields At 10:36 a.m. on July 6, the Earth reaches In March, Dave stopped someone driv- actually volunteers his time as an EMT and And all the things the woods produce. aphelion, the point at which it is about 153 JULY 6 ing without headlights half a block from firefighter for our Miami Township Fire- — From the Anacreontea million kilometers (its greatest distance) Sunrise/set: 6:13/9:07 his home; detecting the odor of alcohol, Rescue, but even this is being threatened (ca. 5th Century B.C.), from the Sun. Aphelion occurs almost Record hi/lo: 100 (1911)/44 (1972) but not overly out-of-control behavior, by Chief Brian. MTFR training is always translated by Rory Egan exactly six months from perihelion, Earth’s Average hi/lo: 85/64 Dave took his keys and let him walk home. Tuesday evenings, and Brian usually sched- position closest to the Sun (about 148 mil- Moonrise/set: 1:33 a.m./2:07 p.m. The Second Week of Two weeks later, he stopped a woman ules Dave to work then and has prohibited lion kilometers). Age of Moon/Year: 24 days/187 days Deep Summer for having a suspended license; he cited him from attending those trainings while In the second week of Deep Summer, JULY 7 her and towed her car. Dave didn’t smell on duty for the PD — even when there are The Turtle Hatching Moon enters its final the swells of cicada calls complement the Sunrise/set: 6:13/9:06 alcohol, though she may have been under no calls to respond to — and I understand quarter at 2:50 a.m. on July 6 and wanes buzzing chatter of tree crickets. Timothy Record hi/lo: 100 (1988)/48 (1983) the influence of something else, but Dave Dave is being threatened with punishment throughout the period, becoming the new is bearded with seeds, its pollen loose Average hi/lo: 85/64 chose not to pile on another charge. for attending a CPR training there between and fragile. The second cut of alfalfa has Moonrise/set: 2:03 a.m./3:10 p.m. Brian charges that Dave’s actions caused PD calls. Chief John Grote encouraged and YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS started, now that the first cut has been Age of Moon/Year: 25 days/188 days a risk of safety to us, but this seems inac- supported Dave’s participation as a MTFR wrapped into great rolls. The summer apple JULY 8 curate, since Dave prevented both from volunteer, as this cross-training/service An Independent Community Newspaper harvest, the winter wheat harvest and the Sunrise/set: 6:14/9:06 driving further. Many officers in the past was a huge win-win for both departments 253½ Xenia Ave., P.O. Box 187 early potato harvest have begun. The field Record hi/lo: 104 (1936)/51 (1908) have exercised this sort of discretion, but and thus our community. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 corn is silking, and the soybeans are knee Average hi/lo: 85/64 Chief Brian has chosen to suspend Dave Is this punishment-centered manage- (937) 767-7373 high. Moonrise/set: 2:35 a.m./4:17 p.m. without pay, demote him from his recent ment style which, while effective for creat- Banks of orange “ditch” lilies are coming Age of Moon/Year: 26 days/189 days email: [email protected] supervising corporal promotion, prevent ing a culture of fear is counterproductive to the end of their season, but almost all JULY 9 Web: www.ysnews.com him from training future new officers and for producing positive behavior changes, the day lilies are budded or blossoming in Sunrise/set: 6:14/9:06 place him on probation for 12 months with being practiced behind the scenes at our REGULAR HOURS: M–F, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. village gardens. The rose of Sharon shrubs Record hi/lo: 105 (1936)/50 (1901) the provision that he can be fired for a PD regularly, or is it being used exclu- SUMMER HOURS: (Memorial Day through Labor Day ) are blooming. All the purple coneflowers Average hi/lo: 85/64 Th, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., F, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. single additional infraction — which is a sively for Dave? After only a three-day and spiderwort and mid-season hostas Moonrise/set: 3:12 a.m./5:25 p.m. slap in the face of our most experienced notice on Facebook, at least 43 of our vil- Diane Chiddister ...... Editor are open, all the deep red bee balm, all the Age of Moon/Year: 27 days/190 days full-time officer. This is not “a progressive lagers showed up and attended a rally and Megan Bachman ...... Reporter golden heliopsis, all the violet mallow, and JULY 10 disciplinary process,” and I find this dra- parade in support of Dave two weeks ago; Carol Simmons ...... Reporter the white gooseneck loosestrife and Queen Sunrise/set: 6:15/9:05 conian punishment to be an over-reaction what other officer has this deep, heartfelt Lauren Shows ...... Village Desk Editor Anne’s lace and Shasta daisies. Record hi/lo: 103 (1936)/48 (1963) to the circumstances, unfair when con- and deserved support from our village? Is Robert Hasek ...... Advertising Manager Not far in from Grinnell Road, wood Average hi/lo: 85/64 sidering other officers’ offenses. It seems this why Dave is being targeted? Matt Minde ...... Production/Layout nettle is chest high and budding. Moonrise/set: 3:55 a.m./6:35 p.m. nefariously designed to either elicit Dave’s Council members, I urge you to exam- Teasel develops its violet blossoms. Milk- Suzanne Szempruch ...... Production/Layout, Age of Moon/Year: 28 days/191 days resignation or to set him up to be fired in ine this closer and do what is ethical and weed flowers have withered, are poised to JULY 11 Advertising the near future. If Brian doesn’t wish his best for our village; please resist digging create pods and silky seeds. Acorns are as Kitty Jensen ...... Proofreader Sunrise/set: 6:16/9:05 officers to show this sort of leniency with in your heels to reflexively support those Suzanne Patterson ...... Proofreader big as marbles, black walnuts and Osage Record hi/lo: 102 (1936)/45 (1898) suspected OVI offending villagers, why you work closely with when they’re in the Peg Champney ...... Bookkeeping fruits the size of tennis balls. Floppy leafcup Average hi/lo: 85/64 didn’t he counsel Dave during the two wrong. There are too many inconsisten- Jeff Vawter ...... Distribution leaves block your paths. Early touch-me- Moonrise/set: 4:46 a.m./7:44 p.m. weeks before the second occurrence? It cies and unanswered questions. If we lose nots are ready to be touched near the Glen Age of Moon/Year: 29 days/192 days is my understanding that in 2012, then- Dave we’ll not get him back, and that loss Editor Emeritus: streams. Wood mint is sweet and soft. JULY 12 Kieth A. Howard, 1946–1976 officer Brian not only didn’t arrest a drunk will be a sad tragedy of our own making. The blue cohosh and the Jack-in-the-pul- Sunrise/set: 6:16/9:04 golf-cart-driving Springer, but actually My use of first names is not intended as Publisher Emeritus: pit have produced their green berries, and Record hi/lo: 103 (1936)/49 (1898) gave them a ride home; will Brian now rec- disrespect, but only to reflect my affection Ken Champney, publisher 1950–1992 green berries appear on privet and elder- Average hi/lo: 85/64 ommend the same punishment for himself, for our small village culture. berry bushes, on the pokeweed, poison ivy Moonrise/set: 5:44 a.m./8:47 p.m. Printed on if my information is correct? —J. Pan Reich recycled newsprint and trilliums. May apples foliage is brown- Age of Moon/Year: 1 days/193 days YSPD has a revolving door of inexperi- *The author is an EMT paramedic. YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS FROM THE FRONT PAGE JULY 5, 2018 PAGE 5

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PHOTO BY MEGAN BACHMAN Pauley Ins and Fin Svcs Inc Matt Pauley, Agent Jeff “Pan” Reich addressed council members during the citizen’s comment period of its July 2 meeting. Reich, along wiht eight other 4859 Security Dr. villagers, expressed support for Cpl. David Meister, who is facing disciplinary charges. About 30 citizens attended. Springfield, OH 45503 Bus: 937-399-7109

Citizens speak up for Dave Meister State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL the word — this is not what this is about,” saying that, locally, everyone is on the same CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE MacQueen said. page when it comes transforming policing. police activities; Alisa Meier contended that Instead, MacQueen told villagers that “Policing in our country needs major In 1895 D.D. Palmer discovered the link between the spine, police officers are bullying one another and much of what they’ve heard about the Meis- changes and our Council is very committed the nervous system and proper function. citizens; Uta Schenck suggested that officers ter situation is wrong and that personnel to that, I believe our Chief of Police is very His first patient had his hearing restored. like Meister can best help troubled youth; issues are not, nor are they meant to be, committed to that, I believe David Meister

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Jeff “Pan” Reich said Meister may be being transparent. is committed to that, and we have to be able

unfairly targeted, and Matt Raska blamed “This is not something the community to talk to each other and have some kind of B Council for not responding to community gets to make a decision on,” MacQueen respect.” e s. h g pressure to change local policing after the said. Hempfling, along with a few citizens, ea ru Yellow Springs Chiropractic lth d New Year’s Eve incident. Council member Kevin Stokes urged pointed out the complexity of an officer both y without After hearing citizen comments, Council citizens to “respect the process” of the living and working in the community. Hemp- Erika Grushon, D.C. members responded in turn. ongoing investigation, questioning whether fling went on to emphasize the importance of Katherine Duckwall Hulbert, D.C. Council President Brian Housh contended the public should have access to any infor- clear guidelines in that case. that Council has worked diligently in its mation about a personnel issue. “Those deeper relationships makes the efforts to transform the local police depart- “What troubles me, quite honestly, is why enforcement of laws in a safety-centered Visit us at yellowspringschiropractic.com ment, from drafting guidelines for com- I or anyone else in the village knows what way more complex when you actually know 233 CORRY ST. , Y ELLOW SPRINGS ✦ 767-7251 munity policing to working with the Justice we know about an internal, private disciplin- the people you are interacting with,” she System Task Force. ary issue,” Stokes said. “Why are we even said. “It’s ridiculous to say that nothing has talking about this?” In responding to questions about the changed,” Housh said. Stokes said that if citizens petitioning disciplinary process, Village Solicitor Chris Housh added that everyone involved Council knew the whole story, they would Conard said he estimates that the situation believes Meister is an “integral part of our still likely praise Meister but would end will be resolved in the next 21 to 30 days and police team” and that the Village wouldn’t their letters differently. that the Village isn’t rushing it. invest so much time and money in commu- “If you knew the entire story your letter “The process will be one thing for sure nity policing only to try to remove Meister. would have ended with, ‘Good job, Chief — it will be fair,” Conard said. “It doesn’t make sense that we would be Carlson,’” Stokes said. Village Manager Patti Bates added that going after someone like David Meister and In their comments, Council members transparency isn’t possible until after the trying to get him off the force,” Housh said. Lisa Kreeger and Judith Hempfling focused disciplinary action is decided. “We are doing everything we can to reha- on the future of community–police relations “It’s not that I don’t want to share informa- bilitate the situation.” and how to heal from what they noted has tion with you, it’s that I can’t share informa- Council Vice President Marianne Mac- become a divisive situation. tion with you until it’s complete.” Queen also defended Council’s record on “I’m trying to understand how we are Other items from Council’s July 2 meeting local policing matters, saying “we are in the going to end up resolving this issue in a way will be covered in next week’s News. process of trying to change things.” Mac- that preserves the best possible relation- Contact: [email protected] Queen added that while “everyone loves ships,” as well as the community’s trust in David Meister” the disciplinary situation is the police and Council, Kreeger said. unrelated to public opinion. As the community discusses the ongoing “This is not about David Meister as a won- situation, Hempfling advocated for commu- Bachman as editor derful person, as a committed community nication that avoids name-calling, fear-mon- member or as a police officer committed gering and “expecting the worst” about one CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE to community policing in the best sense of another. She concluded her comments by off and on as a reporter and as a columnist, writing a regular column, “A Walk in the Village,” before taking on the editor job. As well as working for the News, she Investment in the village has been an adjunct instructor of writing at several local colleges and universities, CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE chosen soon, she added. including Antioch University Midwest, The work with Shuman is the latest effort Antioch College, University of Dayton and work with a business and their business of the credit union in its goal to invest more Clark State University. plan,” Shuman said. in the local community, according to Hollen- Chiddister received a bachelors in politi- Another participant, Jeannamarie Cox, berg. YSFCU is looking to add more mem- cal science from Indiana University in 1973, director of the Yellow Springs Community bers from the community (currently they then worked as a social worker in northern Foundation, said that the sessions reiter- have 1,800 local members) and to expand its Indiana before receiving a graduate degree ated the need for bringing in outside money offerings in support of Yellow Springs. in creative writing in Iowa and then moving to support local projects. In the area of local For example, last year YSFCU helped to Ohio. investment, while the Community Foun- local nonprofit Community Solutions pur- Following the editor transition, dation mainly gives grants, it has started chase the land for its Agraria regenerative Chiddister will continue writing part-time making “impact investment loans” in the agriculture center by extending them a line at the News. Currently a co-owner of the community and plans to expand on its first of credit based upon the pledges of four News with Advertising Manager Robert two successful ventures. investors. Hasek and Designer Matt Minde, she will Cox added that working in collaboration In addition, last year the credit union sell her ownership shares to Bachman with other local groups has been key and earned Community Development Financial immediately. She plans to stay in Yellow that local investing has a host of benefits. Institution certification, which allows it to Springs and will pursue other writing proj- “It’s our community, it’s where we live apply for grant money that could be used ects. A certified Gestalt coach, she also and it makes it better for everybody,” Cox to provide access to affordable financial plans to launch a coaching business. said of investing locally. products and services for underserved Shuman’s visit, his fourth to Yellow communities and populations. The credit Springs since 2005, was funded by a union cannot currently make conventional Correction $6,000 grant that YSFCU received from business loans, according to Hollenberg. the Ohio Credit Union Foundation. The Founded in 1948, YSFCU is a nonprofit The position of Village employee grant requires that “baby steps” are taken cooperative credit union owned and oper- Judy Kintner was misstated in an towards one of the nine local investment ated by its members with about $20 million article in last week’s News. Kintner is projects discussed at the sessions, accord- in assets. Clerk of Council, not Clerk of Court. ing to Hollenberg. That project will be Contact: [email protected] VOLUNTEER Ohio Institute of We need EMTs, Firefighters Sexual Health Assessment, Education & Professional & General Members Counseling in Clinical Sexuality

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When he tells tory work quality” during an incident when electrical, building additions, “I’m doing community policing,” he said. others in law enforcement about this disci- a local youth on house arrest was spotted However, according to Chief Carlson, pline, he said, they are surprised. by Watson at the Bryan Center gym as repair & maintenance ● KITCHENS & what’s most important is community “When I say I was written up for this, she left work. Because she was leaving the services, as well as safety. Meister should have charged the people are flabbergasted,” he said. building, she told the dispatcher to alert ideas to explore the BATHROOMS young man with a second OVI and further But Carlson said that Meister’s mistake in Meister, who was starting his shift, to make investigated whether the woman had been this situation was clear. contact with the youth and confirm he was possibilities of your home. FOR EVERY NEED drinking, Carlson said, in order for them to “I honestly don’t know the details, but on house arrest. get whatever help is available through the you don’t run a red light without lights and Meister contacted the juvenile’s mother, Fully insured. [email protected] court system. siren,” he said. who came to the gym to take him home. Prompt, efficient, “How am I helping that person in any way Meister’s second discipline followed what However, the disciplinary action states that by not charging them?” Carlson said this he believed was a sighting of Penrod and Meister should have contacted the youth’s courteous, respectful CELL (937) 767-1880 (937) 776-1237 week. “What about tomorrow?” Pettiford on a motorcycle together late at probation officer, who would likely have night. Around 2 a.m. on a Saturday night in sent him to juvenile detention. According Past discipline August 2014, Meister was fueling his cruiser to the disciplinary action, Watson later HAND-TOSSED AND THIN CRUST PIZZA • SALADS • GYROS In his nearly nine years with the Yellow near Trebein Road in Fairborn when he learned the youth was being sought by PASTA • WINGS • HOAGIES Springs Police Department, Meister has believed he saw the two police officers, both authorities for other offenses. been disciplined four times before the motorcycle enthusiasts, on a bike together. “I thought I was doing the right thing most recent recommendations, according To identify the bike’s owner, Meister ran the for the family, but I was written up for not to his personnel file, obtained by the News bike’s license plate number using OHLEG, doing the most punitive thing,” Meister through a public records request. an Ohio police database specified as for use said last week. BENTINO S Because past disciplines were cited by only for work matters. In response to the incident, Chief Carl- ofBENTINO Yellow Springs S Meister was already concerned that the son said that Meister’s mistake was not Carlson in a May memo as a reason that the Pizza current proposed discipline is substantial, two were having an intimate relationship, contacting the probation officer first. the News this week looks at them. he said recently, so he brought the alleged “It was disobeying a direct order,” Carl- DINE IN • CARRY OUT The number itself is significant, Carlson sighting to the attention of Village Manager son said this week. “The probation officer Fri & Sat: 11 am–11 pm said in a recent interview. Patti Bates, according to investigation docu- should have decided whether to detain the Sun–Thurs: 11 am–10 pm “It’s an extremely high number,” he ments. young man or call his parents. It’s not up to said, stating that most of the Village’s full- To Meister, what he perceived as the close us to make that call.” time officers have no disciplinary actions relationship between Penrod and Pettiford A year earlier, Meister was cited in 2016 1071⁄2 Xenia Ave. 767-2500 was harmful to the police department work for not properly processing evidence at the

CALZONES • BREAD STICKS • CALZONES against them. While Meister doesn’t argue the facts atmosphere. scene of a crime. According to Watson, the DELIVERY 7 DAYS A WEEK — 11 am–1 pm & 5 pm–close of each situation, he does believe the inci- Pettiford seemed to favor Penrod, accord- concern about the handling of evidence dents themselves reflect minor mistakes, ing to Meister. He also communicated little was brought to her by the prosecutor on and that he’s being targeted for relatively to other employees, most often closing his the case and her role, as it usually is, was to small infractions. office doors and staying inside his office. evaluate the situation and decide whether “I’m being treated differently,” he said. “There was preferential treatment” to a recommendation for disciplinary action Mower Tune-Ups Meister also said he welcomes attention Penrod, Meister said. should move forward to the chief. She being drawn to his personnel file. So when Meister thought he spotted believed that this did. & Repairs “There’s nothing there that I’m embar- the two on a motorcycle late at night, he “Officer Meister gathered evidence from rassed about,” he said. “I took an oath to reported the incident to Bates, although he the scene and failed to process and book it Does your Lawn & Garden equipment need protect and serve, and I think I’m doing a also admitted that the license plate search into evidence,” according to Watson, who con- attention before spring? Let us help with: good job.” indicated that the bike was owned by some- ducted the investigative interview of Meister. Meister’s file includes three letters of one else. Bates asked him to report his According to Meister, the discipline • Tune ups and small engine repairs on lawn commendation from citizens. Villager Liz concern to Village Solicitor Chris Conard. involved a notepad that the owners of a mowers, edgers, trimmers, chain saws, Porter commended Meister for his calm Not long after, Meister was alerted that he burgled home said was not theirs, which and more response to a frightening situation near her was being investigated for misuse of the data- Meister removed from the scene but did home, as well as his presence in a Nonvio- base. 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According to Police Chief Carlson, he has Meister was suspended without pay for something negative, you will.” no doubt as to Meister’s skills in dealing one day due to misuse of the data base and Watson disagrees that she has any with people, although those skills are not improper behavior in reporting the incident. animus toward Meister from the 2014 inci- noted anywhere in the file, where the only The discipline occurred several months after dent, or that it affects his discipline. State ID # 27702 two yearly reviews, for 2014 and 2015 by the incident, and was approved by then-Chief “That has nothing to do with writing Sergeants Josh Knapp and Naomi Penrod, Dave Hale in 2015. Pettiford left his position these complaints,” she said. “When they’re rate his “relationship with people” skills as in September 2014, a month after the inci- brought to me, I’m just doing my job. Service Company, Inc. satisfactory, or average. However, Carlson dent reported by Meister. Watson is the likely person to sign as the believes the recent incidents, along with supervisory officer in disciplinary actions, past discipline, calls into question not Meis- Other discipline as she has for all of the above except the A Seasonal Air Conditioning Cleaning and ter’s manner with people, but his judgement. Since that time, Meister believes, Watson, 2015 discipline, because she’s one of only “Dave is not ready for a supervisory now in a supervisory role over him, has two sergeants, and the one who watches Check-Up will Improve Indoor Air Quality role,” he said of the proposed demotion. scrutinized him for mistakes in a way she the officers’ dash-cam videos to review “That’s all I’m saying.” doesn’t scrutinize others. He believes she’s officers’ behavior, Carlson said. Carlson • Evaporator coils contain contaminants that can seriously compromise the air quality. retaliating about his bringing his concern also said he is not concerned that Watson, How significant? about her relationship with Pettiford to Vil- the subject of Meister’s report to Village • Routine cleaning and protecting the evaporator and surrounding areas minimizes the Meister was not disciplined during his first lage authorities, and that, in fact, she said at authorities about an inappropriate relation- contaminant build-up. four and a half years of employment, begin- the time she would do so. ship, is not being fair to Meister. ning in early 2010. The first disciplinary In an interview this week, Watson dis- “Naomi does a good job,” he said. “We’re CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR SEASONAL CHECK-UP TODAY! action came in mid-2014, when he was disci- agreed with his assessment of the reasons all grown ups here.” plined for speeding and running a red light for his discipline. And in each incident, Meister signed the without the cruiser’s lights and siren turned “That’s in the past,” she said. “I would disciplinary action document stating that ® on when chasing a car. Naomi Penrod, who like to think we’re mature enough to move he agreed with it, according to Solicitor Your local Bryant dealer had earlier that year been promoted to beyond that.” Conard. That signature indicates that Meis- sergeant, was the supervisory officer who In the most recent discipline against ter considered the discipline appropriate, brought the situation to the attention of then- Meister prior to this year, Watson brought a Conard said. Chief Anthony Pettiford. Meister was given a complaint against him following an incident “He didn’t lodge objections at the time. verbal warning. in April, 2017. In that discipline, approved How would anyone know he disagreed?” According to Meister, it’s not unusual for by Village Manager Patti Bates during Conard said. 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For the third year, Yellow Springs is going to celebrate its own version of Woodstock or Lollapalooza with Springsfest, a 12-hour music festival. Springsfest is Saturday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the lawn of the John Bryan Center, 100 Dayton Street. The featured bands, whether nation- ally or locally known, are all tied to either Yellow Springs, the Miami Valley and or Ohio. Their genres range from folk, experi- mental, punk, to indie rock. According to festival organizer Conor Stratton, it will be the festival’s biggest year Landscape yet. Springsfest is the dream child of Strat- ton, who grew up in Yellow Springs, and has always wanted to make the village more of Materials a music hub. • Concrete “Springsfest is a festival I’ve developed Pavers over the last few years as a labor of love for the community of Yellow Springs,” Stratton • Clay said. “It’s a way of providing something new Pavers and exciting to our village and representing the unique love of the arts that we have.” • Concrete This year’s music lineup features Guided Retaining By Voices, an indie and lo-fi rock band Walls formed in 1983 in Dayton; Twin Peaks, a power-pop and garage punk band formed in • Paving 2010 and based in Chicago; Caamp, a guitar Stone and banjo indie-folk duo from Upper Arling- ton, Ohio; Counterfeit Madison, originally SUBMITTED PHOTO from Nigeria, a funky, classical, rock solo BRYCE HILL INC. Legendary Dayton indie rock band Guided by Voices will headline this year’s Springsfest. FRONT, FROM LEFT: Bobby Bare, Jr. REAR: artist who moved from Cincinnati and is Kevin March, Robert Pollard, Doug Gillard and Mark Shue. WWW.BRYCEHILL.COM now based in Columbus; Speaking Suns, our own native sons of indie dream pop and 325-0651 • 2301 Sheridan Ave. art rock; Teen Age, Adam Remnant, The other brewing companies—Warped Wing vendors and adding more immersive and bohemian, artisan, and cultured village Springfield, Ohio 45505 Cordial Sins, Lori, Gaptooth Grin, and Scary in Dayton and Mad Tree in Cincinnati. All interactive aspects to the fest other than like Yellow Springs with its own history of M-F: 7:30-5 • Sat: 8-Noon Balance. three brewing companies will be on tap at food and beer, so it only made sense to add locals who have become either famous or Rory Papania, a local multi-instrumen- the festival. in craft vendors,” said Morrison. semi-famous in the music industry to have talist who also grew up in the Springs, Saruh Morrison is the art and market A diverse selection of artists will be fea- a music and arts festival, typified with its is in three of the bands playing at the coordinator for Springsfest, which is featur- tured at the festival as well, including Jes- unique brand of “Springishness,” according event—Speaking Suns, Teen Age, and ing 12 artists and vendors who are mainly sica Dubis from Dayton, a maker of ham- to Stratton. — Public Notice — Gaptooth Grin, the latter of which he is the from Ohio. She has been a good friend of mered and semi-precious stone-accented Wicked ’Wich of Dayton, Harvest Mobile lead singer. Papania has played music with Stratton’s for 12 years now, and like he and jewelry; village local Lukas Zaff, a maker Cuisine, and Krack Ups will be the food ven- Stratton in several different bands over the Papania, also grew up in the village, which of hand-embroidered patches, hand-sewn dors for the event. Tickets are $60 and are VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS years, and was involved with the Dayton she moved back to three years ago. Morri- fanny packs, hats, and artwork prints; and available at www.eventbrite.com. Early Bird PUBLIC MEETINGS Music Festival in 2015, the year he recorded son helped out as the hospitality hostess at village coffee master Patrick “Brother Passes are on sale now for $45 until sold a solo album in which he played all the the first festival. Through the years of each Bear” Harney with his locally roasted out, and there will be discounted passes for instruments. festival, Stratton took note of her enthusi- beans who will also be doing deep tissue locals who just need to show their ID at the • Human Relations “Last year was a ton of fun,” Papania said asm for promoting local independent visual massage. gate or at Toxic Beauty Records. Commission of Springsfest 2017. “It’s great to see some- artists, so he made her the curator of the It seems perfectly fitting for such a *The author is a local writer and musician. Thursday, July 5, 7 p.m. thing like this in your own town, and a small art market, which is a brand new feature of town at that, and to see the performers just Springsfest this year. • Planning Commission walking around. This festival fills a void.” “There had been a lot of inquiry about Monday, July 9, 7 p.m. The seed for Springsfest started with Stratton getting involved with the Dayton Springs Healing • Justice System Task Force Art and Film Festival, which made him Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. dream of doing something similar in the in Rooms A & B Springs. Stratton had founded Great Guys Entertainment five years ago as a small • Arts and Culture indie record label in which he cut his teeth Massage Commission in the music business planning shows and Most personal computer support this side of the Little Wednesday, July 11 promoting festivals and events with his Miami River! be transformed from within 5–6:30 p.m.: Retreat assistant manager, Wes Gilbert. Stratton 6:30–8 p.m.: General Meeting studied Music Business at Hocking Col- lege where he learned all the tricks of this trade. Amy Spurr, LMT • 374-2699 So two years ago, Stratton drew up a Hit any key to continue… Meetings are held in Council proposal for Yellow Springs Brewery, his Keri Speck, LMT • 767-8483 Chambers unless otherwise noted. employer, who was the initial and exclusive or call Carlos, 767-1787 The Village of Yellow Springs is sponsor of the first Springsfest in 2016. Now 7 days a week, 8 am–10 pm! • Swedish Massage • Deep Tissue committed to providing reasonable it has all kinds of sponsors, including two SINCE accommodations for people with • Myofascial Release disabilities. The Council meeting is wheelchair accessible. Any person • Pregnancy Massage • Reiki Master 1999! requiring a disability accommodation should contact the Village Clerk of Council’s Office at 767-9126 or via e- 213 W. Whiteman St. (rear building) Yellow Springs mail at [email protected] www.yellowspringsmassagetherapy.com for more information.

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OLD BUSINESS: • Review of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan AGENDA PLANNING: • Antioch College Pocket Neighborhood Development • Antioch College Rezoning Request ketteringhealth.org/emergency The Village of Yellow Springs is committed to providing reasonable accommoda- tions for people with disabilities. The Council meeting is wheelchair accessible. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the Village Clerk of Council’s Office at 767-9126 or via e-mail at [email protected] for Kettering Health Network is home to 10 emergency centers in the Greater Dayton and Hamilton areas. more information. KETTERING | GRANDVIEW | SYCAMORE | SOUTHVIEW | GREENE | FORT HAMILTON | SOIN | HUBER | FRANKLIN | PREBLE PAGE 8 JULY 5, 2018 NEWS • PARADES YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

9/11 Stair Climb Virtues Day Camps TALE O F T WO F LAGS The annual Virtues Day Camps, spon- YELLOW SPRINGS’ PRIDE AND FOURTH OF JULY PARADES IN PICTURES registration open sored by the Bahá’í Community of Yellow BY DIANE CHIDDISTER, KAREN WINTROW AND MATTHEW COLLINS Registration is now open for the Yellow Springs, will be held in July and August. Springs 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at The two five-day camps are open to children Antioch College, to be held Saturday, Sept. from all faith backgrounds, ages 7–10, and 9, beginning at 8:45 a.m. in Antioch Col- will explore the virtues of courage, justice lege’s historic Antioch Hall. This is the fifth and fairness, and generosity. The camps year for the stair climb and registration is will help children develop an understand- ing of these virtues through drama, coop- open to individuals and teams. The event Villagers had benefits the National Fallen Firefighters erative games, stories, art, music and dis- cussion. Participants may choose between much to march Foundation, a 501(c)(3). about in the last Each participant pays tribute to an indi- one of two weeks: July 16–20 or Aug. 6–10. week, including vidual firefighter or police officer who was Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except on killed on 9/11 by carrying a card with their Fridays, which will include a pizza dinner. the annual Yellow picture and name. Participants will climb Fees are $35 per camp, and children should Springs Pride the equivalent of 110 stories at Antioch bring their own sack lunches. Snacks will parade and the Hall. be provided. Each camp is limited to 12 annual July 4th Registration is $35 and includes lunch, participants. Call Linden Qualls at 767-7079 parade through for more details and to register. snacks and a T-shirt. To register, visit www. downtown. AT LEFT: ysclimb.org. The fee increases to $40 at Yellow Springs High the end of August. For more information, School students contact Colin Altman at 767-7842. Lighthouse, NAMI Spencer Wagner, groups available left, and Oakley http://ysnews.com Kraus led the The National Alliance on Mental Illness school’s Gender Clark, Greene and Madison Counties will and Sexuality Alli- offer free and confidential support groups ance contingent in in July. The Connection Support group, for those living with mental illness, meets on the Pride parade the second and fourth Wednesdays of each as, below left, the Over 40 years in Yellow Springs month, 6:30–8 p.m., in the art room on the Rubi Girls dressed VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY second floor of the John Bryan Community as Supreme Court Center; the next meeting will be held July Justice Ruth Bader 11. The Family Support group, for those Ginsberg. lunch special who love someone with a mental illness, 4 whole wheat meets on the second Thursday of each slice with month, 7–8:30 p.m., in the same room; the 99 2 toppings next meeting will be held July 12. $ 41 trip to salad bar NAMI Clark, Greene and Madison Coun- 5every day till 2 p.m. ties’ Lighthouse, located at 550–554 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, is a drop-in center for those living with mental illness. 5% military discount A hot lunch is offered daily, as well as an when in uniform opportunity for socialization and commu- nity outings. Transportation for village resi- 767-2131 • 108 Xenia Ave., YS dents to the center is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call 873-2220 before 10 a.m. to schedule a pick-up. For more information on the Lighthouse Dark Star or on the support groups, visit www.nam- Bookstore icgm.org or call 937-322-5600. COME IN & Miller Fellow ABOVE: On the 4th, BROWSE proposals sought a well-decorated OVER 40,000 The Miller Fellowship Program is an biker passed Town annual project of the Yellow Springs Com- Drug. AT RIGHT: BOOKS munity Foundation, or YSCF, funded by the Yellow Springs New, Used, Out-of-Print the Nolan J. and Richard D. Miller Endow- Community Band and Collectible ment Fund. The purpose of this fund is to saluted the day • Literary Gifts • T-Shirts support fellowships for Antioch College with patriotic • students who engage in service for the Bumper Stickers tunes; BELOW LEFT: benefit of the Yellow Springs community. Bob Klahn rode in POETRY • MYSTERIES • NATURE & MORE The endowment is meant to foster mutual respect between Antioch College and the his old-fashioned • We buy books & comics tandem bike; BELOW • 37 years in the area Yellow Springs community. The Yellow Springs Community Foun- RIGHT: Rebecca • Open 7 days a week dation will be accepting proposals from Kuder served as 237 Xenia Ave., Downtown Yellow Springs Yellow Springs nonprofits that wish to place ballast for Antioch Miller Fellows in their organizations during School unicyclists 767-9400 the 2018–19 academic year. Miller Fellows Merida Kuder- WWW.DARKSTARBOOKSTORE.COM will be available for up to 10 hours per week Wexler and Ayla during study quarters, and 30–40 hours per Current; BOTTOM: week during their work quarter. YSCF will pay, through grants to the and downtown was selected nonprofits, the direct labor costs alive with parade Veterinary of the fellowships. The hourly rate for enthusiasts and Miller Fellows is $12 per hour. Overhead candy-grabbers. Associates costs will be the responsibility of the non- profit organization. Animal Hospital More information is available online at www.yscf.org or via email at [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is July 11, 2018. Visit Kings Island 937-372-9978 The John Bryan Youth Center will hold 1920 US 68 North its annual trip to Kings Island on Saturday, at the junction of US 68 North and SR 235 July 14. All kids ages 10 and up are invited to attend. The cost is $34 per child, plus what they will need for food or drinks in the park. Those who have Gold passes to the Doctors Jon H. Ellis, DVM • Brett F. Ellis, DVM park may also attend, and should let chap- Jody D. Strong, DVM • Lacey Sharp, DVM erones know in advance. Those attending Jodi A. Moorman, DVM • Lynnea Soposki, DVM should arrive at the Bryan Center on the day of the trip no later than 10:30 a.m.; the bus will depart by 11 a.m., and will return Services Acupuncture • Cold Therapy Laser around 11 p.m. A limited number of seats are available — only one bus is being taken Wellness Care • Puppy Classes this year — so those planning to attend • Digital Radiography In-house Laboratory should sign up in the center’s game room Equine & Farm Animals • Surgery office as soon as possible; fees and per- mission slips should be returned no later than July 11, without exception. A limited number of scholarships are available; call www.VeterinaryAssociatesHospital.com 767-7209 or email [email protected] springs.oh.us for more information.

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Upcoming events Currently on display Activities for kids meet Thursday, July 12, 6–8 p.m. The group • The work of Aimee Wissman and • “Wood Invitational,” an exhibition fea- Victor Nieset • Story time will be held Friday, July 6, will read “In the Woods,” by Tara French Odette Chavez-Mayo is on display at Empo- turing artwork by wood artists, will be on 10:30–11:30 a.m. Ms. Janet will lead kids in and enjoy a lively discussion and light rium Wines and Underdog Cafe. An open- display at the YSAC Community Gallery Victor C. Nieset of Elyria, Ohio, passed stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. snacks at the meeting. ing reception will be held Saturday, July 7, through July 15. Work includes furniture, away at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland on • “Sing, Bang, Boom” will be held Tues- • The Books and Beer Book Club will 2–5 p.m. nature scenes inlaid in wood, sculptures, Sunday, June 24, 2018. He was 78. day, July 10, 2:30–3:15 p.m. Award-winning meet Wednesday, July 18, 6:30–8 p.m. at Wissman presents “Portraits,” a series bowls, boxes and wall art. Victor was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Gibson- children’s music duo Two of a Kind will the YS Brewery. The group meets on the of paintings of women of color who were • The Yellow Springs Brewery presents burg, Ohio. He graduated from Gibsonburg perform an interactive show with music, third Wednesday of each month to discuss murdered by the police, either directly or new artist Nick Mastick, whose work is High School and Bowling Green State movement and puppets. new fiction. The book for July is “The Great by police-related activity. Wissman created being displayed through July 22. University. He taught high school math for • Baby song and rhyme time will be held Alone” by Kristin Hannah. the portraits while in Dayton Correctional • “The Climate Question,” an exhibition Elyria City Schools for 30 years. He was a Wednesday, July 11, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Chil- • Tecumseh Land Trust’s next book Institution; Antioch College student Mary of mixed media art by husband and wife member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. He dren under the age of 3, accompanied by an discussion will be Wednesday, July 25, at Evans, who was released from Dayton Cor- team Raheem and Kayla Uqdah, is on dis- was gregarious, enjoyed a good joke, and adult, are invited to participate in open play 4 p.m. The group will discuss the book rectional a year ago, provides commentary play in the Atrium Gallery at Glen Helen. will always be remembered for his infec- time with music, toys and board books. “Saving Tarboo Creek: One Family’s on the lives of the women portrayed. The collection explores beautiful scenery tious laugh. Quest to Heal the Land,” by Scott Freeman. Chavez-Mayo presents “We Are Enough: as well as the psychological experience Victor is survived by his wife of 53 years, Activities for adults Several copies are available through Sear- Portraits from Dayton Correctional Institu- of climbing up a mountain on two wheels Helen (Wasserman); his daughters, Sharon • “Planner Enthusiasts Unite!” will meet chOhio, which can be accessed through tion.” These photographic portraits were in unpredictable weather. The show is on Garwig (Darrell), Joan Harris (Brian), of on Thursday, July 5, 6–8 p.m., to work on the Greene County Public Library’s online created within the walls of the correctional display through Aug. 30. Yellow Springs, Julie Kadrmas (Dan), and personal planners. Those attending are catalog. The event is free and open to the facility, with the artist providing accesso- Judy Dolata (Warren); seven grandchil- asked to bring their own supplies and enjoy public. ries, makeup and jewelry for the women in dren; and siblings, Alice Darr (Albert), time to make life pretty and functional. the photos to craft their own images. The Jane Aldrich (Robert), and Dennis Nieset • “Guitar Around the World with Jim artist wanted to, in their words, “[foster] SENIOR E VENTS (Rita). He was preceded in death by his par- McCutcheon” for ages 18 and older will be a space where freedom, curiosity and play ents, Carl and Anna (Foos) Nieset; sisters, held on Tuesday, July 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m. could occur, despite the constraints” of • The Senior Center will be closed Marie Strick and Dorris Nieset; and broth- McCutcheon, the 2017 Governor’s Award being imprisoned. Wednesday–Friday, July 11–13, for refur- ers, Kenneth Nieset and Eugene Nieset. Winner in Arts Education and Miami Valley • Village Artisans will host “ROY G. bishment. A new heating and cooling Mass of Christian Burial was held on classical guitar legend, will play classical, BIV,” a members’ art show, through Aug. system for the great room will be installed Friday, June 29, at St. Agnes Catholic blues and ragtime, as well as music from 15. For the show, members decided to and new carpet for the front of the build- Church in Elyria, Ohio. Memorial contribu- Europe and North and South America. create art using only the original colors in ing will be installed. All activities normally tions may be made to the American Dia- • Craft night for ages 18 and older will be the light spectrum — red, orange, yellow, scheduled on those days will be canceled. betes Association or the National Kidney held Wednesday, July 11, 6–7:30 p.m. Call green, blue indigo and violet, as remem- Transportation and homemaking services Foundation. 352-4003 in advance to register. bered in the mnemonic device “ROY G. will not be impacted by the closure. The BIV” — to see what they would inspire. An center will reopen on Monday, July 16. Book discussion groups artists’ reception will be held Friday, July • The Senior Center will sponsor a trip to Ernest Heston • The Taste of Mystery Book Club will 20, 6–9 p.m., at Village Artisans in the lobby Pleasant Valley Gardens on Friday, July 13, A Tradition of Integrity, Dependability gallery. to take a look at Thomas Polston’s hybrid- Ernest Russell Heston died on Saturday, and Expertise since 1884 • The YS Arts Council will present ized, ruffled daylilies. Those attending are June 30, 2018, at 7:40 a.m. He was 91 years “Places Far, Near and Dear” by Anna Arbor asked to meet promptly at 9:30 a.m. at the old. He was the husband of Maggie Heston; and Catherine Lehman July 20–Aug. 12. The Bryan Center parking lot and look for the father of Melissa Heston (Mary Kay Smith, Personal Insurance exhibition will include paintings and paper Senior Center van. 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CITATIONS: — for speeding: Austin David & community. www.ysartscouncil.org preschool, school age program, 320 Corry St., On June 26, at 7 a.m., police were notified Cunningham, Springfield; Trenton Walker YellowSprings.com 767-7236, [email protected], 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. ATTORNEYS that an alarm was going off at a downtown Mays, Bloomingdale; Carlos Smittle, Bea- JANITORIAL SERVICES SCHOOLS, PUBLIC business. Police found that a delivery vercreek; Ernest Richendollar, Marysville; • Mark J. Babb, criminal defense/traffic, person did not realize that there was an for a suspended license: Tyler Smith, South 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, 879-9542, • Winburn’s Janitorial Service, 767-7639 • Yellow Springs Schools, 201 S. Walnut alarm on the business’ door. Charleston; — for an expired registra- www.markbabb.com St., 767-7381, www.ysschools.org At around 4 p.m. on June 26, a Keystone tion: John Roy Morgan, Springfield; John LANDSCAPING • Barry P. Reich, 470-6331 (cell), District Board Office, 767-7381 Court caller told police that their gardener Hempfling, Yellow Springs; — for a license 767-2859 (home) Mills Lawn Elem. School, 767-7217 witnessed someone attempting to enter plate display violation: Rachel Ann Snyder, • RM Horticulture-Design, Bob Moore. Y. S. High/McKinney School, 767-7224 their home and that a neighbor said they Dayton; — for license forfeiture, a suspended AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE/SALES Maintenance and consulting for all size saw someone inside the house. Police license and expired registration: Krysti landscapes. Local references, 937-313-2440 • Ehman’s Garage, U.S. 68 North, at SCREEN PRINTING found that a back door was unlocked and Thornton, Springfield; —for speeding, a • Wickline’s Florist & Garden Center, 1625 Hustead, 323-2421 that there were no signs of forced entry. suspended license and expired registration: N. Detroit St. (U.S. 68), Xenia, 372-2461 • Basho Apparel, Local hand crafted • Village Automotive Service, diagnostic On Wednesday, June 27, at 1:20 p.m. a Samantha Ryan McCoy, Yellow Springs. custom screen printing & graphic design services & more, 1455 Xenia Ave., 767-2088, LAWN MAINTENANCE services. 767-9006, www.bashoapparel.net. Corry Street caller told police that a woman www.villageautomotiveservice.net was screaming and shouting obscenities in • Dave Brown Lawn Care, commercial SCULPTURE SUPPLIES the parking lot of their apartment complex, BABYSITTING or residential. Local, reliable, reasonable with children nearby. When police arrived, MAYOR’S C OURT Rent-a-Nana rates. 30 years experience. 937-475-0797 • Sculptor’s Emporium, 305 N. Walnut St., they found that the subject was being com- • experienced grandmother • Ferguson Lawn Service mowing, Suite D-2, 937-532-5088 forted by a friend and that they were no The following cases were heard in Village available for babysitting, days/evenings. mulching beds, hedge trimming. Serving longer needed. 240-277-1292. Local references available. Mayor’s Court on June 25: Y.S. for 30+ years. 937-325-0556 SELF-STORAGE On June 27 at 2:40 p.m. a caller from the Noah Reveley-Hunt, Yellow Springs, was BURGLAR & FIRE ALARMS Home Acres Property Services LLC, Raptor Center at Glen Helen told police cited for use of illegal plates and improper • • Solid Gold Self-Storage, 3820 she learned that a hawk was tangled up tail light illumination, pleaded guilty, and • Cooper Security Systems, 732 S. Monroe Snow removal, landscaping, complete lawn Springfield-Xenia Rd., 323-9255 care. John Hochstettler, 937-623-5988 in a wire inside of a chicken coop in the was fined $250. St., Xenia, 372-6438 village. She requested an officer while she • Steve's Organic Lawn Care, SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES Dismissed: Laura Curliss, Yellow Springs, CARPET CLEANING tried to release the hawk, which flew away stop sign violation; Jon Nieberding, Yellow Professional quality lawn mowing. Reasonable price. Insured. 767-1935 • Heart & Soul Care Management, as they approached it. Springs, stop sign violation. • Winburn’s Carpet Cleaning, Hershell all care needs, family liaison, medical At 3:30 a.m. on Friday, June 29, a caller The following fines were paid through Winburn, 767-7639 LIFE COACH advocate; bonded, certified: 707-490- complained about a barking dog in the the Traffic Violations Bureau:—for speed- CATERING 6576; heartsoulcare.com. area of West Limestone Street and Dayton ing: Geena Cammorato, $100; Tyler Engle, • Mark Meyer, SCC, MDiv., Life coaching, Street. Police drove around the area but did $105; Jacoline Mulhall, $95; Emilee Rose- • Current Cuisine, open Mon.–Sat. 9–7, wedding officiant, spiritual care coordinator. SHOE REPAIR not hear a dog. man, $105; Alyssa Scott, $110; Patrick Sun. 10–6, 237 Xenia Ave, 767-8291 937-432-5555, [email protected] On June 29 at 2:42 p.m., a caller told police Thayer, $105; —for display of expired license • Xenia Shoe & Leather Repair, 21 E. Main that two teenagers on the grounds of Mills plates, moving: Jeffery Dailey, $95; Marta CEMETERIES MASSAGE/BODYWORK St., 376-8156, www.xeniashoe.com Lawn Elementary School might be engaged Mari, $95; —for stop sign violation: Rodney Miami Township Cemeteries, VETERINARIAN in intimate behavior in the “blue tube.” Bean, $105; Paul Osborn, $105; —miscel- • Glen Forest, • Julie Lynn Pies, PTA, LMT, Expert level Glen Forest Natural Burial and Clifton Myofascial Therapist, 937-503-7042, Police spoke to the teenagers, who were not laneous parking fees: $480. • Veterinary Associates Animal Hospital, Union, 477-0597, www.MiamiTownship.net www.ysbodywisdom.com being intimate, and gave them advice. www.veterinaryassociateshospital.com; Kim Plinovich, LMT, Eden World At 3 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, an officer CHIROPRACTORS • 105 1920 US 68 North, 372-9978 on patrol was flagged down along Dayton W. North College St., 937-319-1011, s • Borst Family Chiropractic, Dr. Brenda www.edenworld.net VILLAGE OFFICES Borst, 100 Corry St., 767-2733 • Keri Speck, LMT, deep tissue, pregnancy GrayEARTHWORKS General information, 767-3402, ext. 0, 7 • Yellow Springs Chiropractic, 233 Corry & Swedish massage, myofascial release, Police seek armed St., Yellow Springs, 767-7251 • Bryan Center Reservations, 767-7209 “If you’ve got mud, reiki, Since 1999. 767-8483; • Clerk of Council, 767-9126 you need gravel!” COIN DEALER www.yellowspringsmassagetherapy.com robbery suspects • Clerk of Mayor’s Court, 767-3400 Storm Water Control • Bobcat • Dump Truck • Amy Spurr, LMT, myofascial release, By News Staff • Jim Morgan, Buying/Appraising, 937-878-8784, Swedish, pregnancy and deep tissue • Economic development, 767-1702 MIKE GRAY, owner 418-C W. Main St., Fairborn, Coinologist.com massage since 1999. 374-2699; • Electric/Water Distribution, 767-8649 On the afternoon of Saturday, June 30, 760-7013 COMPUTER SERVICE www.yellowspringsmassagetherapy.com • Gaunt Park Pool, 767-9172 two armed robberies took place in the 733 Union St. • Parks and Recreation, 767-7209 MATTRESSES/FURNITURE Glen Helen Nature Preserve, according • Carlos Computer Service. Call or text • Police, non-emergency, 767-7206 to the Yellow Springs Police Department any day, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.: 767-1787. • Design Sleep, chemically-safe, tailor- • Streets/Sidewalks/ in an email on Monday. The investigation Email: [email protected] made mattresses & platform beds. 108 Sewer Collection, 767-7205 is ongoing and police are requesting that VALOR GAS INSERTS • Electronic Edge. Apple Mac Support. Dayton St., 767-7567, designsleep.com • Utility Billing, 767-7202 x221 anyone with information contact them. 767-7174, [email protected], • Village Manager, 767-1279. At around 4 p.m. on June 30 two juveniles www.elecedge.com/mac MEDIATION in the Glen Helen Nature Preserve were Patti Bates DAY CARE approached by five teenage males and • Village Mediation Program, 937-605-8754 • Water/Wastewater Facility, 767-7208 robbed at gunpoint, according to Chief • YSCCC Preschool/After School Care, • Zoning/Code enforcement, 767-1702 Brian Carlson this week. They were near 320 Corry St., [email protected], 767- MOVING & STORAGE the large rock outcropping on the south 7236, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., M–F. Rollins Moving & Storage, E Y A N D A R side of Yellow Springs Creek. A third • Agent, L L O U V A N I D juvenile hiking nearby in the Glen was DENTISTRY United Van Lines, 1900 E. Leffel Lane, M T A H I E M approached and robbed at gunpoint. That Springfield, 325-2484 or 800-826-8094 W E • Dr. J. Marc Holser, 1153 W. 2nd St., Xenia, WEB O person was close to the green gate along H UPGRADE T R 376-9464, www.jmarcholserdds.com NEWSPAPERS L D the bike path and behind the fire depart- N YOUR I & PRINT — ment when they were robbed. No injuries ELECTRICAL SERVICE Yellow Springs News, — were reported. FIREPLACE! • Since 1880, YSPD is currently working leads and • Electric Service Company/Larry Electric, 253½ Xenia Ave., P.O. Box 187, 767- DIRECTORY Convenience of gas 7373, www.ysnews.com “would appreciate anyone with information 405 N. Winter St., 767-7100 RATES that may help to come forward,” according but with the radiant & ENTERTAINMENT ORTHODONTIST to Carlson. convection heat of wood. As low as $3.98 per week The News will provide more information • Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave., James A. Tetz, D.M.D., Inc. SEE 8 WORKING MODELS • 2100 E. High for a bold listing and as it becomes available. 767-7671, www.littleart.com St.. Ste. 105, Springfield; (937) 324-5700; $2.94 per week for www.TetzOrthodontics.com FINANCIAL SERVICES a standard Your gas fireplace, insert • YS Federal Credit Union, 217 Xenia PAINTING listing & stove headquarters. Ave., 767-7377, www.yscu.org • Tia Acheson, professional and decorative FIREPLACES/CHIMNEY/STOVE painting. 937-938-0710, facebook.com/tia. painting. 3-month rates: Whitmore Contracting • Bryce Hill Inc., 2301 Sheridan Ave., Bauer • Standard listing, $38.25* (2 lines) Stoves and Fireplaces Springfield, 325-0651 PHYSICIANS HOME RESTORATION • Bold listing, $51.75* (3 lines) America’s best place to FLORIST Donald Gronbeck, M.D. • Additional lines (1–2), $15 REMODELING buy a stove or fireplace. • Glen Garden Gifts, 239 Xenia Ave., www.YellowSpringsPrimaryCare.com 767-1658 or 1-800-248-1658 888 Dayton St., Ste. 106; (937) 767-1088 * IF PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS OF BILLING GENERAL CARPENTRY 3548 SR 54 • Urbana, OH 43078 • Star Pediatrics, Ltd., 1659 W. Second 1-800-762-9802 HANDYMAN SERVICES Street, Xenia, 376-KIDS (5437) www.bauerstovesandfireplaces.com • Handy Mike, Specializing in painting and Nancy Hesz, M.D. 767-7373 JON WHITMORE TUES. & FRI. 12-7, SAT. 10-5 drywall repairs. Minor carpentry, electrical, Thaddene Triplett, M.D. [email protected] and at (937) 776-7588 CLOSED SUN. & MON. plumbing. Also, minor rust and dent repairs • Yellow Springs OB/GYN, Keith A. WED. & THURS. by appointment ysnews.com/marketplace on autos. Local. Michael Wilson 776-5250 Watson, M.D., 100 Kahoe Lane, 767-7311 PAGE 12 JULY 5, 2018 RECREATION YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS Sea Dogs win, The true beauty of T-ball break records unmistakable air of authority. Julia nodded, From whence comes our energy and The Yellow Springs Aquatic Club — a.k.a. By Coach Jimmy Chesire understanding, though by the quizzical our stick-to-it-iveness? It comes from these Sea Dogs — soundly defeated the Cham- look on her face, she seemed to still be kids, from the stunning and awe-inspiring Upcoming Events paign Family YMCA (Urbana) Flying Fish It was a bit of a homecoming night at skeptical. beauty of these kids coming to the plate to 481 to 113 at a home meet on Thursday, Perry League last Friday. We had the We had a pair of wonderful boys and hit that ball; kids such as, among others, Seafood 101 June 28. Seven team records were broken. remarkable Gama-Lobo clan — Morgan, skilled baseball players with us from Hous- Jamie Newton, 4, Kylee Kemper, 6, Lilly Sat., July 21, 10 a.m. Scotty Einink broke the record for 6 9, Marina, 7, and Mayaan, 3 — visiting, ton, Texas. Henry Wiseman, 7, and his big Brown, 6, Vanny Liesdale, 6, Sydney Fisher, Come learn how to prep, season, years of age and under 25-meter back- vacationing, coming about 8,000 miles from brother, Hugh Wiseman, 9, are spending a 4, Amelia Linse, 5, Maddy “Peanut” Magu- and cook a variety of seafood stroke with a time of 32.31 seconds and the South Africa. Morgan, with his dark hair, month with their grandparents Greg Bern- irre, 8, Sophia Purdue, 6, Desmond Truitt, options for simple dinners! 6 years of age and under 25-meter freestyle dark eyes, and pale skin, reminded me of hardt and Sue Praeger. As they have in pre- 6, Zander Breza, 5, Emma Hall, 11, and with a time of 28.13 seconds. Brooklyn a young Tony Curtis — like Tony Curtis vious summers. Hugh batted and fielded, Nora Carr, 4. Their beauty is as inspiring Canning Jams Talley broke the 8 years of age and under looked in a promotion photo for the 1951 but wanted to do something more challeng- as an Impressionist painting, their attrac- Sat., July 28, 10 a.m. 25-meter butterfly record with a time of film “The Prince Who Was a Thief.” ing, so he joined a gang of kids — Rocket tiveness as glorious as a perfect Hawaiian Learn how to make and preserve 21.63 seconds and the 8 years of age and Marina was high-energy, running every- Cowperthwaite, 6, Tommy Moore, 10, Evan sunset. You know how you can catch your a variety of sweet, seasonal jams under 25-meter freestyle record with a time where, chasing balls into the outfield grass, Botkin, 6, Elliott Craig, 6, Natalia Ramirez, breath when you are suddenly accosted of 19.38 seconds. running around the diamond, to the first 6, Morgan Gama-Lobo, 9, and Quinn Bran- by something wonderfully startling, thor- that can be enjoyed year-round! Eden Spriggs broke the girls 15–18 years base line and back, the girl a perpetual denburg, 6 — throwing balls out to the kids oughly charming, and fairy-tale enchant- motion machine. To cool off — it was 92 in the field from the first base line. They ing? Like a thousand potted plants and $60 • Register by phone or at of age 50-meter butterfly record with a time of 34.94 seconds. Spriggs, Natalie Galarza, degrees at the beginning of the evening — would throw their balls out after the kid at hanging baskets at your favorite garden www.ClemandThyme.com Lexi Noble and Abby Graver broke the she went to our outdoor drinking fountain bat had hit his or her ball off the tee. center, overflowing with flowers in scores girls 15–18 years of age medley relay with and scooped handfuls of water from the This throwing balls out gives more chil- of colors so bright and vivid as to seem 4359 E. Enon Rd. • 937.206.1131 a time of 2 minutes 29.22 seconds and the faucet coming out of the fountain’s stem. dren a chance to catch and hold a ball, to unreal? Like a mousy kid on “America’s girls 15–18 years of age freestyle relay with She ended the evening by sticking her head catch and hoard a ball, maybe even to catch Got Talent” tells a heartbreaking story of a a time of 2 minutes 8.91 seconds. under that faucet, letting the water run full and throw a ball back — maybe, maybe not, life littered with impossible obstacles, and Many personal bests were also set at this blast over her head and face as her mother those beautiful leather balls, their white then explodes in a lively, vibrant, hip-hop- meet: Katie Quigley dropped 6.17 seconds Cara and I watched. skins stitched together with a thick, red rap, orchestral song telling the new story of — Public Notice — from her 50-meter freestyle; Elliette Sieley Mayaan, 3, had the enthusiasm, too, thread, being one of the most prized things overcoming those unbelievable odds, that dropped 22 seconds from her 25-meter racing after the ball she hit rather than one could get his or her hands on on these voice and song and story and love and hope MIAMI TOWNSHIP backstroke; Jillian Resch-Given dropped running to first base. Her father, Mike, almost mythical Friday nights of Perry bringing everyone to their feet? 5.25 seconds from her 25-meter back chased her out toward the pitcher’s mound League. Well, witnessing and drinking in the ZONING stroke; Izzy Speck dropped 11.98 seconds calling “Mayaan! Mayaan! Mayaan!!” He Ashby Lyons, 7, a calm, self-possessed, sterling beauty and ineffable attractiveness from her 50-meter backstroke; Brynnlee finally caught her as she started to meld and gifted t-ball veteran, was a little impa- of these T-ball children is like that. It is so COMMISSION Ball dropped 11.33 seconds from her into the cluster of children huddled there tient with how slow I was setting the ball on awesome, so out of this world, that it seems 25-meter breaststroke; Elijah Kampman at the pitcher’s mound in the middle of the the tee so he could hit it. He was, however, unbelievable itself. But it is not. It is true. YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO dropped 11.81 seconds from his 50-meter diamond. patient with my asking him three or four And that’s our Perry League, Yellow breast stroke; DJ Jones dropped 22 sec- Louise Camard, 6, and her beautiful little times what his name was; and was also Springs’ T-ball program for girls and boys, The Zoning Commission of Miami onds from her 25-meter freestyle; and Dani- sister, Julia, 4, were back with us, too. They patient with me taking time to identify Ever 2–9 years of age. It’s the village’s non-com- Township will hold a public hearing elle Calloway dropped 51 seconds from her are spending part of the summer in Yellow Lyons, 4, and Oak Lyons, 23 months, as petitive, beginner’s baseball program for at the Bryan Center art room, 100 25-meter freestyle. Springs before they have to go back to his siblings. Oak, about as big as a Pug, all our community’s children regardless of Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH their home in France when school begins. was shepherded and watched over very their race, color, creed, sexual orientation, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 7:00 Louise charmed me, telling me she was carefully, meticulously, conscientiously, by ethnicity, spiritual inclination or practice, p.m. The purpose of this hearing is Soccer tourney, going to bring me a ball every time one was his loving, smiling, happy mother Danielle ability or disability. Children can begin to to review proposed changes to the hit, every time she caught one. “Well, thank Lyons. play at any time and there’s no require- Miami Township Zoning Resolution open fields slated you,” I said, and then I had this radiant, On-deck coach Margi Gay and I work ment to come every week — come when and recommend these changes to the exuberant, magical child beaming proudly hard at the tee helping kids bat and get you like, come when you can. We’ll be out Miami Township Trustees. The YSHS boy soccer team will host up at me with every ball she handed over. decent hits. We have to focus as we show there at Gaunt Park for the next five Friday the fifth annual Yboys pre-season soccer The most significant changes We started counting and got to 39. them how to hold the bat, how to swing it, nights, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., trying to handle tournament on July 21 and 22 at YSHS. “What are you doing?” Julia asked, look- where to stand, the whole time making sure all this love and beauty and grace. Wouldn’t are the deletion of sections 8, R-2 The Bulldogs soccer team will host 28 high Two-Family Residence District, 9, ing puzzled and perhaps a bit disapproving. no one is in danger of being struck by a wild you like to come join us? We’d love to have school teams from as far as Toledo, Colum- “We’re counting,” Louise said with an swing. you, we really would. R-3 Multi-Family Residence District, bus and Cincinnati. and 13, Planned Unit Development. Morgan Fields will be open to all who Interested parties can get addi- would like to practice or play soccer on tional information or provide written Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 6–7:30 testimony by contacting Richard Zopf, p.m. Upcoming YSHS students who inter- Bats blaze in Majors, Minors Miami Township Zoning Inspector, ested in playing soccer are asked to contact 27. The Reds scored multiple runs in every led the Indians with a pair of hits and three at 225 Corry Street, Yellow Springs Coach Ben Van Ausdal at 937-532-3539. By Coach Tim Sherwood OH 45387, or at either 937-767-9222 inning, including five in both the second runs scored. or 937-767-2460, or at zoning@ and third. The Reds bats struck for 31 hits, Thursday evening’s game saw the Sun- miamitownship.net. 9-mo. student subscription, The Tom’s Market Pirates lost their first led by five from Henry Lake, and four each rise Café Indians and Adoption Link Braves ysnews.com/subscribe game of the season in last week’s play and by Neirin Barker, Matt Drummond, Ella battle to an 8–8 tie. The Indians led 5–3 $45! saw their lead over the Nipper’s Corner Fodal, Sameer Sajabi and Aiden Gustafson, after four and then added two more in the Reds fall to just half a game. The Pirates who also finished with four RBIs. Saul top of the fifth, but gave up five runs to the won their first game of the week, an 18–5 Alvarez led the Dodgers with a 4–4 day at Braves in the bottom of the frame that put decision over the Sam and Eddie’s Open the plate and a pair of RBIs, with both Tiger them up 8–7. After a base on balls, Isaiah Books Braves on Monday, June 25. The Collins and Alex Main finishing with a 3–3 Blair then scored the tying run in the top of Pirates took an early first inning lead off day at the plate for the Peach’s Dodgers. the sixth on a passed ball. DéAndre Cowen Tavey Johnson’s two RBI triples and a The Nipper’s Corner Reds’ second win went 2–2 for the day, scored once and had Tanner Miller RBI single to score Johnson, came on Thursday, June 28, when they an RBI, with Sam Linden also going 2–2 and who finished the game with three RBIs and topped the Sam and Eddie’s Open Books scoring once. Lucas Dunn, Justin Nash and three runs. Orion Sage-Frabotta went 4–4 Braves 18–10. Henry Lake led the way, Luka Sage-Frabotta all scored twice for the “…encouraged my curiosity.” on the day, with a pair of RBIs and two runs going 5–5 at the plate and scoring four Indians. scored while David Torres went 3–4 at the runs, with Sameer Sajabi close behind with The Yellow Springs Toy Company Pirates ENROLL NOW for 2018-2019 • Spaces are Limited plate, finishing with three RBIs and a pair two runs off four hits in as many at bats. and Adoption Link Braves then split a pair of Call 937.767.7642 or visit www.antiochschool.org of runs. Lucas Price led the Braves with a Neirin Barker scored three runs off four games to finish the week. The Pirates took 2–3 day at the plate, a pair of RBIs and a hits in five at bats. Henry Babb and Lili the first game, 16–14 on Saturday, June 30. run scored. Herzog led the Braves, both going 3–3 at Despite only getting three hits, the Pirates’ The outcome was much different on the plate. aggressive base-running and 14 walks by Saturday, June 30, when the same two While it was a close 7–6 win over a much Braves’ pitchers helped seal the win. After teams met again, with the Sam and Eddie’s improved Peach’s Dodgers team, Satur- an eight run fourth inning and tacking Open Books Braves coming from behind day’s first game marked the third victory on another pair in the top of the fifth, the for a 16–12 win, handing the Tom’s Market of the week for the Nipper’s Corner Reds. Pirates led 16–9. But the Braves responded Pirates their first loss. The base paths were Down 3–2 after two, the Reds took the with a seven-run rally that fell just short busy, with the Braves hammering out 25 lead for good with three runs in the third despite Krishan Miller’s home run, DéAn- hits and the Pirates finishing with 18. After off Neirin Barker’s two-run RBI single fol- dre Cowen’s two RBI homer and Noah multiple lead changes, the Braves were lowed by an RBI base hit from Matt Drum- VanHoose’s RBI double. Derek Reed led High School Programs down 12–10 in the bottom of the fourth mond. After a scoreless fourth, the Reds the Pirates with four RBIs, along with a pair when Lili Herzog’s RBI single scored Luc added a pair in the final inning, and held from J.P. Anderson and one by Dylan Reed. Award-winning Career Tech Programs Amend, followed by Owen Price’s two RBI off a Dodgers rally of three final inning It was a much different story when the for High School Juniors & Seniors single to score Henry Babb and Herzog to runs off a Tomé Rios RBI double and Javin same two teams met in the week’s final put the Braves up for good. 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Isaac Grushon Tanner Miller, Bryce Fleming, Oskar Pirates opened the week by edging out the and Sam Miller both went 2–3 at the plate Dennis and Nakaye and Nylaiyah Miley all Sunrise Café Indians 12–11 on Monday, and scored two runs, with Sam Linden had multiple hits for the Pirates. June 25. Pitching proved to be the Indians scoring three times off a hit and a walk. The Nipper’s Corner Reds went 3–0 in downfall, giving up 13 walks, including Jaymon Lange scored the Pirates’ only run, play last week, starting with a 19–8 win over three to Derek Reed, who also doubled and while pitcher Derek Reed struck out seven the Peach’s Dodgers on Wednesday, June scored four total runs. Jake Ortiz-Thornton batters. See the league website at www.ysbase- ball.org for the latest scores, standing and schedule updates. 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