A Civil Rights Milestone, 50 Years on Occupy Sparks Local Dialogue

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HOLIDAY HOURS An The News will be INDEPENDENT closed Thurs. and Fri., JOURNAL of NEWS Nov. 24–25 for the and OPINION Thanksgiving holiday. YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS SI NCE 1880 YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO T HURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 VO LUME 132, NUMBER 47 PRICE: $1.50 Solid waste rate Managing the hike approved Village water By Diane Chiddister By Lauren Heaton

At their Nov. 21 meeting, Village Council The blackened, crumbly bolts that hold members unanimously approved the �nal together the 16-inch distribution main in reading for a rate hike for Village solid the pump room of the Village water treat- waste disposal. The fee increase re�ects ment plant tell the whole story. The Village the new contract the Village approved water plant is old and challenged, and while recently with longtime solid waste handler it functions to treat a safe municipal water Rumpke, and passes on to consumers the supply, the plant produces water that is increased Rumpke charges and fees. After prone to precipitate blackish particulates, determining that the Village solid waste which is not consistent with current aes- fund was in good shape �nancially, Council thetic EPA standards. members chose to not add on additional While some villagers have grown accus- cost above the Rumpke fee changes. tomed to the occasional flow of brown At the beginning of the meeting, Village water that plagues the local system, others Mayor David Foubert swore in the three �nd the inconsistent quality of their water winners of the Nov. 8 election for Council an aggravating nuisance. The hardness of seats, including incumbents Lori Askeland Village water is also a concern for some, and Rick Walkey and newcomer Gerry whose plumbing and appliances have Simms. In other housekeeping business, been compromised by calcium and lime Council members unanimously re-elected deposits. Judith Hemp�ing as president and Lori The plant has not been signi�cantly reno- Askeland as vice-president. vated since it was built in 1964, and the esti- The new solid waste fees reflect an mated cost of upgrading the plant is actu- increase of about $2 monthly for residential ally less than the cost of maintaining the solid waste customers. Those at Tier 1 status quo, according to a feasibility study (not more than 35 gallons) will pay $10.40 PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTT SANDERS, ANTIOCHIANA completed by Village consultant engineer per month, compared to the previous fee Hundreds of local and area students, residents and law enforcement officials jammed downtown Yellow Springs on Xenia John Eastman last month. And since inter- of $8.42; Tier 2(not more than 65 gallons) Avenue during a chaotic March 1964 demonstration against Lewis Gegner for refusing to cut the hair of black people at his bar- est rates are low, the Village is currently customers will pay $11.40 per unit monthly, bershop. Fifty years ago this month, African-American resident Paul Graham began a legal case against Gegner that reached considering upgrading the plant or shutting compared to $9.44 previously; and Tier 3 the Ohio Supreme Court. it down and purchasing water from another (not more than 120 gallons) customers will municipality, which could cost about the pay $12.40 monthly, compared to $10.46 same or only slightly more than the Village previously. currently pays. The new fee for commercial services A civil rights milestone, 50 years on The options for water are many, and the is $55 per container monthly for a 4-cubic opinions from villagers on which one to yard container. By Megan Bachman tion as an open and welcoming commu- “It became apparent that Yellow choose vary depending on their individual A fuel surcharge is also added monthly nity, it was really a microcosm of the seg- Springs wasn’t the type of community we experiences with the Village water system. that is adjusted according to the Depart- Fifty years ago this month, African- regated U.S. at the time, said Graham, thought it was,” Graham said. Issues with the water ment of Energy’s Energy Information American villager Paul Graham walked now 82. In the 1940s, the Little Theatre, Over the next 20 years, a local citizens Administration highway diesel price index into Lewis Gegner’s barbershop on Xenia now the Little Art Theatre, forced black group, the Yellow Springs Committee The Village water treatment plant on reading for the Midwest. Avenue, sat down in his barber chair and patrons to sit behind a rope in the back for Fair Practices (YSCFP), success- Jacoby Road has maintained a good track Rumpke service continues to include asked for a haircut. of the theater; the Glen Café and Ye Olde fully pressured most local businesses to record with the Ohio EPA and has always weekly recycling. Recently the company “I can’t cut your hair,” the white bar- Trail Tavern refused to serve African accept black patrons through boycotts, produced �ne tasting, safe drinking water provided villagers with new 65-gallon recy- bershop owner replied, according to Americans; and none of the village’s picketing, civil disobedience, court for the Village. Complaints have mainly cling wastewheelers to hold comingled Graham’s account. “I don’t know how. three barbershops would cut a black included the level of hardness and the recyclables, rather than the red bins used periodic brown water. Hard water causes That’s all there is to it.” person’s hair. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 previously. However, according to the That day Graham �led a complaint calcium and lime deposits, which can Village utilities department, some villag- against Gegner’s discriminatory prac- coat pipes and appliances and cause dif- ers have chosen to keep the red bins and tices with the Ohio Civil Rights Com- �culty with water pressure. Village water is requested that the new larger waste hold- mission in a case that reached the Ohio “exceedingly” hard, according to Eastman, ers be removed. Supreme Court. at 30 grains per gallon, compared to less The Rumpke contract includes the provi- The historic moment was part of a than 1 gpg for softened water. The treatment sion that the company may occasionally 20-year effort to desegregate Yellow plant does not soften the Village water. collect additional containers from house- Springs, which escalated to the dramatic Brown water is a result of the way both holds, if requested. These containers are 1964 confrontation between police and the water treatment plant and the distribu- to be identi�ed with a sticker that can be protesters picketing Gegner’s shop tion system throughout the Village func- purchased from the Village for an addi- — an event that landed 100 people in tion. According to Eastman, the water from tional fee. That fee, $1.25 per container, is jail and thrust Yellow Springs into the the Village well �eld contains manganese an increase over the previous fee of $1 per national spotlight during the height of and iron, neither of which is harmful to container. Large items, such as hot water the civil rights movement. drink (in the concentrations found here) heaters or sofas, need to be identi�ed with Soon after the confrontation, Gegner but both of which when precipitated out �ve stickers at $1.25 per sticker. sold his shop and moved out of town, and of suspension discolor the water and pres- The Village will continue to provide the the Supreme Court refused to hear Gra- ent an aesthetic nuisance. The water plant annual clean-up for Yellow Springs resi- ham’s case. Gegner had never consented removes the iron but not the manganese, dents, when they may put at curbside most to cut a black man’s hair when pressured. which is dissolved in the water when it items that they want disposed. The Village Today, the villagers and Antioch Col- leaves the plant and precipitates out a manager will determine the date and the lege students who participated in the blackish sediment to varying degrees rules for the annual clean-up. Gegner actions look back on the incident thereafter, depending on its level of expo- The new fees go into effect Jan. 1, 2012. with a mixture of pride and disappoint- sure to oxygen in the water. Other items of Council Nov. 21 business, ment, and draw lessons from a struggle Some of the brown water can be explained. For those on the north half of the village, including Council’s goals for 2012, will be which both defined and divided the PHOTO BY MEGAN BACHMAN covered in next week’s News. community. the water �ows from the water plant to Council will hold a special 2012 budget Fifty years to the month after it was filed, Paul Graham re-visted the original Ohio the Gaunt Park towers, where most of the meeting on Monday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. in Segregation in a tolerant town Civil Rights Commission complaint he filed after being refused a haircut at Lewis manganese has time to settle out before Council chambers. Though Yellow Springs had the reputa- Gegner’s barbershop in Yellow Springs. Contact: [email protected] CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Occupy sparks local dialogue By Megan Bachman loans, commercial loans and more. How do these local �nancial institutions differ in size, services and mis- Money, like religion, politics, and sex, is a sensitive sion? topic of public conversation. But as Occupy Wall Street US Bank, with $330 billion in assets across 27 states, protesters lambast commercial banks for the subprime holds $42.5 million in loans and deposits locally in an mortgage crisis and bank customers express outrage of�ce of seven employees. WesBanco, with branches over new account fees, the decision of where to bank in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, is a $5.5 has become increasingly public. Last week a handful billion bank with $34 million in assets locally from its of villagers sparked that discussion locally by protest- Kahoe Lane of�ce, which has �ve employees. The YS ing in front of the local branch of US Bank to criticize Federal Credit Union has $15 million in assets at its that company’s practices — and wealth disparity in the sole of�ce on Xenia Avenue, with �ve full-time and two United States in general. part-time employees. Local storyteller Eric Wolf, who orchestrated the The smallest �nancial institution in town, the local protest, targeted US Bank because it’s the �fth-largest credit union has recently seen an in�ux of members, commercial bank in the United States, he said, encour- in part a response to two national campaigns, the Move aging people to move their deposits to the YS Federal Your Money Project and Bank Transfer Day, and the Credit Union because it is member-owned. publicity garnered by Occupy Wall Street. “US Bank...is responsible for at least 10 percent “We are de�nitely seeing a response to what you’re of what’s wrong with the economy,” Wolf said at the seeing in the media,” the credit union’s Chief Opera- protest, adding that its CEO took home $18 million last tions Of�cer Sandy Hollenberg said last week. Nation- year while many Americans were losing their homes ally, credit unions have added 650,000 members and and jobs. $4.5 billion in new accounts in the month leading up “It seems like Wall Street is right here,” he said. to Bank Transfer Day, Nov. 5, according to the Credit About 34 people joined the one-day protest over Union National Assocation. the course of seven hours, Wolf said, and many more But because the Yellow Springs credit union already stopped by to share their thoughts on the town’s had many loyal customers, its growth was less than at �nancial institutions — the national US Bank, regional many other credit unions, Hollenberg said. Current PHOTO BY MEGAN BACHMAN WesBanco and local YS Federal Credit Union. members are also looking for additional ways to sup- Village resident Eric Wolf, right, organized an Occupy protest in Yellow Springs last Friday in front of US US Bank spokeswoman Lisa Clark responded this port the credit union, largely by re�nancing existing Bank on Xenia Avenue to criticize the bank’s practices. Bill Houston, left, was one of the 34 local people who week from her of�ce in Wisconsin that the company loans from other banks with the credit union. raised their voice with Wolf to draw attention to wealth disparity and economic injustice in the U.S. did not participate in subprime lending or risky invest- Credit unions are not-for-pro�t cooperatives owned ments and has been doing its part to lend to small busi- by their members. Though they pay property and nesses and create jobs. payroll taxes, they are exempt from federal taxation of making a pro�t for shareholders, according to Bill In the case of the YS Federal Credit Union, formerly “There’s some anger that’s out there and people are of their pro�t, which is instead reinvested in the Wood, director of the �nancial service degree program called the Yellow Springs Federal Credit Union, this trying to �nd people to peg it on,” Clark said. “I under- operation. The local credit union has around 2,700 at Wright State University. common bond was, since its founding in 1948, the stand the frustrations of people that are unemployed, members, who elect a seven-member board at their “The primary difference as I see it between a regular village of Yellow Springs and Miami Township. About and we’ve been trying to do what we can.” annual meeting, typically attended by 20 to 25 mem- bank and a credit union is one of motivation,” Wood seven years ago membership was expanded to anyone If banking locally, Yellow Springs residents, busi- bers. The current board president is Steven Payne, a said. “A credit union is not owned by investors, it’s who lives, works, worships or attends school in Greene nesses and organizations have three options for �nan- local resident. owned by depositors, so their motivation is not to maxi- County or whose family member is an existing account cial services like savings and checking accounts, �rst Being non-pro�t, the credit union can focus on mize pro�t but to maximize depositor wealth.” mortgages, re�nancing, home equity loans, vehicle improving the �nancial well-being of members instead Credit unions serve members with a common bond. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

I N T H I S CALENDAR, REMINDERS; SPIRITUAL EVENTS ... 2 COMMUNITY FORUM ...... 4 CARTOONIST FLEISHMAN; ARTS NEWS ...... 7 POLICE REPORT; YSHS SWIMMERS SIGN ...... 9 IS SUE: IN & AROUND; MUSIC THIS WEEK ...... 3 NEW CHANGES FOR NONSTOP ...... 6 SENIOR; LIBRARY EVENTS ...... 8 BULLDOG WINTER SPORTS CALENDAR ...... 12 PAGE 2 N O V E M B E R 2 4 , 2 0 11 THIS WEEK IN YELLOW SPRINGS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

http://www.ysnews.com REMINDERS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Travel to fracking protest in Youngstown �� THURSDAY, NOV. 24, THANKSGIVING DAY Worship service and lighting of �rst Advent Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., United On Wednesday, Nov. 30, there will be a Senior Center closed. candle, 10:30 a.m., United Methodist Methodist Church. protest entitled “Fracking Exposed: A State �� of Emergency” in Youngstown, Ohio. A Library closed. Church. Intro to meditation class, 7:45–9 p.m., �� new organization in town, Gas and Oil Drill- Community Thanksiving, 2 p.m., First Friends mtg, 11 a.m., Rockford Chapel. Dharma Ctr. �� ing Awareness and Education, or GODAE, Presbyterian Church. Worship service, 11 a.m., Central Chapel �� WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 will be organizing transport to this event. Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., First AME. Friends Meeting for Worship, 7 a.m., The group will travel by caravan, and driv- 937 767-2319 or Presbyterian Church. Wildflower hike, 1–3 p.m., Trailside Rockford. ers are needed. For more information on 937 CELL 768-5450 FRIDAY, NOV. 25 Museum. Needlework group, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. the protest and transport, call Vickie Hen- Senior Center closed. Open gallery hours, 2–4 p.m., Glen House nessy at 767-3901. TODD KREEGER Gary Arnold and Friends, 6:30–10 p.m., Baby and toddler playgroup, 10 a.m.– YELLOW SPRINGS | FAST & FRIENDLY | LOCAL SERVICE Art. Emporium. noon, Bryan Ctr. Shakespeare reading group, 2:30–4 p.m., Flexibility exercise, 10:30 a.m., Senior Ctr. SATURDAY, NOV. 26 FCC Assisted Living. S P I R I T U A L �� Seated volleyball, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. �� Farmers market, 7 a.m.–noon, Corner

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� Cone parking lot. � house. � � � � Life drawing class, 1–3 p.m., Union �� Farmers market, 7 a.m.–noon, Kings Community Chorus rehearsal, 4–5:30 Quakers meet for worship Little Yard. p.m., YSHS band rm. Schoolhouse. Zen meditation, 7:30 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Open mic, 7 p.m., Peach's. Duplicate bridge, 6:30–10 p.m., Senior The Yellow Springs Meeting of the Soci- Art Ctr. ety of Friends will meet Sunday, Nov. 27, at Older and Bolder mtg., 10 a.m., Senior Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., Rockford Chapel for worship. At 10 a.m., Ctr. art gallery. First Presbyterian Church. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Theatre�� the children’s Godly Play group will meet. � Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., Rockford Chapel. Al–Anon meeting, 8 p.m., FCC Assisted At the same time, the adult First Day pro- Friends Assisted Living. Trivia with Todd, 9:30–11:30 p.m., Peach’s Living. gram will sing. At 10:40 a.m., all will come Peace vigil, noon–1 p.m., corner of Xenia � � � � �� MONDAY, NOV. 28 Grill. together for group hymn singing. Meeting � �� Ave. and Limestone St. Flexibility exercise, 10:30 a.m., Senior THURSDAY, DEC. 1 for worship will begin at 11 a.m., followed Mah Jongg, 1–5 p.m., Senior Ctr. Ctr. Gentle yoga, 11 a.m., Senior Ctr. by social time and snacks at noon. �� Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., United Seated volleyball, 11:30 a.m., Senior Ctr. Senior potluck, noon, Senior Ctr. Music service at UUF Methodist Church. Senior lunch, noon, Senior Ctr. Baby and toddler play time, 2–2:45 p.m., � On Sunday, Nov. 27, beginning at 10 a.m., Bob Ford and the Ragamuf�ns, 7:30 p.m., Miami Township Board of Trustees, mtg., library. Clifton Opera House. 7 p.m., Township of�ces. the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will Qi Gong, 2:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. hold UUFYS All-Music Sunday. The pro- SUNDAY, NOV. 27 Village Council special budget mtg., 7 After school naturalist program, 3:30–4:30 gram will be an all-music service, presented Spiritual discussion, 8:30 a.m., UUF. p.m., Bryan Ctr. p.m., Trailside Museum. by musicians of the fellowship and invited Course in Miracles, 9 a.m., FCC Assisted Dayton Mandolin Orchestra rehearsal, Great Books group mtg., 6:30 p.m., guest musicians. Themes of gratitude, tran- �� Living. 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. library. sition and celebration will be presented in �� Church school, 9:30 a.m., Central Chapel Orientation to meditation, 7:45 p.m., musical settings and spoken verse. AME. Dharma Ctr. "Occupy" movement teach-in, 6:30–8:30 �� p.m., Antioch College, McGregor Hall The spiritual discussion group meets at Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., United Method- Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., United 8:30 a.m. This week’s discussion point is to �� rm. 113. �� ist Church. Methodist Church. be determined.

� � � � � � � � � � �� Godly Play, 10 a.m., Rockford Chapel. TUESDAY, NOV. 29 Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., First Child care for children up to age 6 is �� Adult First Day School, 10 a.m., Rockford Sunrise meditation, 7:30 a.m., 215 Park Presbyterian Church. available from 9:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Patient and caregiver support group mtg., Chapel. Meadows. Presbyterians discuss waiting �� UUFYS All-Music Sunday, 10 a.m., UUF. Weavers, 9:30 a.m.–noon, Senior Ctr. 7 p.m., Senior Ctr. Book discussion of The Wisdom of No Reverend Joe Hinds will deliver the �� “Waiting,” 10:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Qi Gong, 1 p.m., Senior Ctr. sermon “Waiting,” based on 1 Corinthians � �� Escape, 7:45–9 p.m., Dharma Ctr. �� Church. Party bridge, 1–3:30 p.m., Lawson Place. 1:3–9 and Mark 13:24–37, on Sunday, Nov. � 27, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Special music will be provided by gospel group The Soulstir- rers. All are welcome to worship. For more 4�� information, visit yspresby.blogspot.com. �� Advent observed at UMC 4�� The United Methodist Church will light 4�� the �rst candle of Advent during the 10:30 � �� a.m. worship service on Sunday, Nov. 27. �� The choir will sing “Longing for the Light” � �� 4�� with soloist Jen Clark. A homemade soup �� and sandwich lunch will follow the service. �� 4�� The traditional “Hanging of the Greens” �� will follow lunch. Preparations are underway for the �� annual Santa’s Breakfast, which will be �� held Saturday, Dec. 3, 9–11:30 a.m. Pictures �� with Santa, children’s crafts, a pancake and �� sausage breakfast and a children’s program are all part of the festive morning. Cost is �� $5 for adults and children are free. Eat dinner, support Central Chapel �� Central Chapel AME Church has part- �� nered with the Applebee’s restaurant at Burly Man Cleaning 1991 Harner Drive in Xenia, as part of the �� Gutter cleaning Yellow Springs franchise’s “Dine to Donate” program. �� Chamber of Those participating will receive a 10 per- � Floor cleaning and waxing Commerce cent rebate on the cost of their meal, and � Move-in/move-out cleaning member �� help raise money for the church. To par- � 20 years ticipate, visit Central Chapel for a voucher, �� Porch/patio cleaning professional and present it when dining at the speci�ed �� Post construction cleaning cleaning experience Applebee’s location any time between 11 �� Carpet & upholstery cleaning � a.m. and store close on Dec. 4. Local �� Home/yard project assistant references available �� Great Books group meets 937-708-0559 | Craig Mesure �� The Great Books group will hold its next �� meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Helen Eier will lead discussion �� of a selection from The Theory of the Leisure �� Class by Thorstein Veblen. �� Talk ‘Occupy’ movement �� A teach-in on the “Occupy” movement �� will be held at Antioch College on Thurs- day, Dec. 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m. in McGregor �� Hall, room 113. The event is open to the entire Yellow Springs community; all are �� invited to join the discussion. � �� SPECIAL �� ORDERS �� DON’T �� ✁ �� UPSET US. � �� Don’t see it? � �� We can order it. � ��

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EDITORIAL Jobs, not morals No death economy Alive at ﬁrst beat Thank you, Diane Chiddister, for your There has to be a better way to serve the As I recently looked through the back article on the importance to our local econ- economic well-being of our area than depend- issues of this newspaper, I found and read The gift that keeps giving omy of drones. I appreciated the straight- ing on the manufacture and use of death- the letter to the editor, “Women’s rights are forward way in which you mixed quotes delivering unmanned bombers, nicknamed at risk,” which cited that recent legislation in I needed olive oil last Sunday afternoon, so I headed downtown. The sky from members of the military with excerpts “drones.” Our constitution considers that Ohio, including HB 125, the “heartbeat bill,” was grey and a light rain was falling, but it’s just a short walk down the bike- from independent groups, all illustrating people are “innocent until proven guilty,” yet challenges “women’s right to control their path, and the late autumn air felt wonderful. But it wasn’t just being outside the banality of our society’s acceptance of these planes are sent out to murder persons in own bodies.” According to the letter, HB 125 that felt good. Even on this grey day folks were milling outside the Spirited the new remote-controlled reality. Most of Afghanistan, Pakistan and other lands with no “would ban any abortion after the time that Goat coffee shop, tourists were wandering out of Williams Eatery, teenag- what is continually referred to as the “war court trials, and, as the News article pointed fetus’ heartbeat can be heard.” This is usu- ers were strolling down Corry Street. Turning south on Xenia Avenue on terror” was based on lies, mistakes by out, frequently killing children and people ally at 10 weeks but can be at eight weeks. supposedly all-knowing intelligence ser- who are simply going about their lives. Good The letter also contended that HB 125 con- toward Tom’s Market, I was impressed that, even in November with the sky vices, and cynical political calculations. The land is destroyed as well, when it is needed for �icts with the Roe v. Wade decision, where spitting rain, the streets of Yellow Springs seemed lively. seeds of the Taliban and Osama bin Laden gardens, animal husbandry, homes, schools. “state bans on abortion before a fetus is viable It was a short trip into Tom’s to pick up the oil, but I had three or four were sown through previous military We are creating resentment and fear by (usually 28 weeks) are unconstitutional.” conversations along the way: hellos to a friend I hadn’t seen for a while, a adventures in Afghanistan and elsewhere. the use of these murderous “drones.” We However, recently there have been many “how’s the kids?” to a former co-worker, a check-in with an older acquain- It is reassuring to know, however, that the are teaching our citizens, especially our cases of babies surviving gestation periods, same omniscient forces “at a higher level” own children, to live in fear — and perhaps, or being “viable,” of less than 22 weeks. tance. I came home with the bottle of oil stuffed in my purse but also with that have thus far served us so well are now also, to live with the false assumption that Please consider: a heart beat is a de�ni- something more important. It was the sweet feeling of connection, of being able to clearly distinguish, without error, killing other people protects us. We need to tive characteristic in determining the pres- known. It’s the feeling I get everytime I go downtown Yellow Springs. a terrorist from a civilian from a distance recognize the humanity of persons who are ence of the life of an individual at death, as In this season of thanks, I’m grateful to live in this village. And while feel- of thousands of miles. As long as someone being killed by the bombs dropped by the it must be at the onset of life. No human ing grateful is good, it’s not enough. We need to act grateful, too. And in this at “a higher level” tells us we can destroy “drones.” We need to realize, in our own life is viable without some dependence holiday season, that means shopping local. other human beings, the action is certainly hearts, the sorrow of their families. on other human inter-connectedness. A justi�able. Of course, we do not really know “Jobs” are indeed much needed here. Not human life is not ever viable when indi- It’s a no-brainer. Shopping in town boosts our economy. Spend your who is responsible for ordering the deaths just any jobs, but good work that contributes viduals misinterpret the law and misapply money at Wal-mart and it’s gone from this town. Spend it here, and it’s resulting from any particular drone strike, to sustainable living for all. We need to live their rights in taking another human life; the gift that keeps giving, as the store owner tends to buy local products, but I am sure that those sitting at their through peaceful pursuits — maintaining and those who “coexist” with “others” in hire local contractors, eat out at the Sunrise, and on and on, as your cash Spring�eld, Ohio control consoles are com- our roads, public spaces and buildings, this manner cause the community, nation, �ows through our economy. In recent years studies showing the bene�ts fortable with their jobs, since they are “not teaching our children, gardening, building civilization and the essence of life to decline dog parks and maintaining them, commu- of shop local campaigns have multiplied, from Austin to San Francisco to putting people at risk.” in every aspect. Our nation was founded on In our brave new 21st century world, it is nity artworks, and many, many other ways. and �ourished because of the unalienable Maine, showing that towns where people shop local enjoy greater economic only jobs that count; Sherrod Brown’s cost- We need to be happy with “enough”. right of life, liberty and pursuit of happi- growth, create more jobs, and do better during holiday seasons. bene�t analysis is telling. In southeast Ohio Killing others to support our own lives ness. No individual or group has the privi- And we can feel good while we do good: it’s a pleasure to shop in this we get 800 jobs, about one for each terror- ought to be off the table! lege or right to undermine these endowed town. We have charming shops, kind salespeople, unique gifts, all good rea- ist killed by a drone (or one job per civilian —Ellen Duell truths of creation and freedom. sons for the many out-of-towners who can be found on our streets. killed, according to the other source cited). —Dennis Peer Imagine the growth potential if we were to But we get something those tourists don’t — that sense of belonging. I just extend our efforts further! Since deci- Dog park a boon can go downtown to buy olive oil and return feeling more deeply at home. sions are being made “on a policy level” Recently, a friend from Yellow Springs Help for a friend For all this town gives us, there’s a simple thing we can do in return. We can (and therefore not to be questioned), we do and I went to the Xenia dog park to exercise I am reaching out to all Yellow Springs not have to worry about any nagging moral his dog. After spending an enjoyable hour shop local. residents and News readers who know my questions. or so watching his dog interact with other —Diane Chiddister dear friend, Amy Venters. Amy has mus- —Bob Brecha dogs and people, we decided to have lunch. cular dystrophy. At this point, she is physi- We ate at a local Xenia restaurant. Then, he cally “disabled” but spiritually intact. You needed to buy a few items from the grocery. could make a huge difference in her life On the way back to Yellow Springs, we �lled Scout wreaths here The Flukes live on What would King by assisting in her campaign to win a new his car with gas, and then stopped at the Thank you to Yellow Springs for support- Tucker Viemeister’s story in last week’s vehicle on the “Ellen” show. nursery to get some mulch. The small farm ing Boy Scout Troop 78 with your orders paper started a train of reminiscence for say about drones? It’s free and easy. Please read below stand on highway 68 was another stop. of Christmas wreaths. If you missed out on me. We well remember the Flukes (Tucker the letter that I wrote in support of Dreadful, but appreciated for its clear I didn’t think too much about this trip to the the �rst round of orders, it’s not too late. mistakenly called them the Fesses) and Ellen’s charity and contact me if you and thorough reporting, was last week’s Xenia dog park until I read Denise Cupps’s Call Lori Gravley at 301-502-6029 to order their Ohio auto license plate establishment. are interested in supporting her. E-mail: prominent article on our local involvement letter to the editor and her comment: “Let’s your wreath by Nov. 30, for delivery around F. Faye and Edna Fluke had a good thing [email protected], Facebook: in “drones.” It reminded me to send Presi- be the progressive town we think we are and Dec. 10. (I’ll check these dates with the going; one was a Republican and one a Jessica Hitchcock Bily. dent Obama a quotation from the Reverend provide a dog park.” The thought that stuck wreath company.) The wreaths are $15. The Democrat. The party in power in Columbus Dear Ellen, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. which I recently in my mind was that, between my friend wreath has three cones and your choice of determined who would be the head of the Please consider my friend Amy Venters- read: and I, we spent over $100 in the Xenia area, a red or burgundy bow. Please leave your local license bureau, so the couple alter- Harris as a very worthy candidate for a “I mourn the loss of thousands of pre- simply because we went to the dog park. name, your phone number, the number of nated being in charge or in assistant charge, new car. cious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death That’s over $100 that could very easily have wreaths you would like and bow colors you depending on which way the political wind Amy and I have been friends for 25 years. of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate stayed in Yellow Springs. I wonder how many would like if you leave a message. blew. F. Faye was a chain cigar smoker, and Amy has muscular dystrophy. She is one for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper other folks have done the same thing. —Lori Gravley the very walls and celling of their estab- of “Jerry’s Kids” and has participated in darkness to a night already devoid of stars. As a non-dog owner, I did not notice any lishment were permeated with stale cigar several TV marathons as a spokesperson Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only over abundance of litter, excrement or noise, smoke. The used cigar boxes were put to and survivor. She also participates in local LETTERS light can do that. Hate cannot drive out the park was clean and provided benches for good use as the �ling system for the of�cial events for muscular dystrophy awareness. hate: only love can do that.” the owners to sit on and socialize with other • All letters must be signed and records, and were stacked in rows up to the I think that you should interview her on I think that “even an enemy” includes owners if they chose to do so. The ages of the include a phone number and ceiling in every spare inch of space. your show. She is one of the most positive Osama bin Laden. In my letter I specu- people who were present when we were there, address for veri�cation. In those days, everyone in Yellow and determined people I have ever known. lated as to whether, if he were giving the ranged from toddlers to quite elderly. There Springs had a license number ending in Truly an inspiration for all! speech today, King might add a few words was a great variation in the sizes of the dogs • Please submit letters by 5 p.m. “SS” or “ST,” which made it convenient to Despite the fact that in her early 40s she to the effect that “drones” cannot drive also. The canines, as well as their owners, Monday, the week of publication, spot local cars in out-of-town parking lots. now has trouble with many of life’s most out hate. were a very well behaved group of individuals If you asked, the Flukes would put aside a simple physical tasks (like walking) and by e-mail to ysnews@ysnews. My Thanksgiving blessings include your brought together by their common interest. special number for you, and when Tony and deals with constant pain, she is raising com, mail to P.O. Box 187, Yellow ongoing help to keep us informed. —Linda Parsons I built our house, we decided to get “425 —Janeal T. Ravndal an awesome daughter as a single mom. Springs, Ohio 45387, or drop off at ST” — still our number after 50 years. Zella is always on the honor role, and has 253½ Xenia Ave. —Ruth Bent received several awards at school for being Record for UNICEF kind to others. Once again, it is nice to report on the She is barely getting by on very little “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” campaign. It assistance from the system that she paid in A YELLOW SPRINGS ALMANACK BY BILL FELKER was very successful, with 84 students par- to all of her working life. How does she do ticipating from the Antioch School and Mills this? She grows her own vegetables, bakes Lawn Elementary School. The amount col- her own bread, and has cut everything NOVEMBER 25–DECEMBER 1 90 percent of the way to winter equinox. DECEMBER 1, 2003: At the covered bridge in lected was $1,257.81, a new record. The last back to bare bones. She has sent you a the late afternoon, the river was high but two years have had the highest number of video via your “who needs a new car pro- Tonight the winds begin to rise ZEITGEBERS clear from the weekend’s rain and snow. dollars donated, and the students have taken gram.” She is resourceful! If that car craps and roar from yonder dripping day. (Events in Nature that Tell the All but a few honeysuckle berries had this project very seriously. Thanks also goes out, which it will, she’s going to have even The last red leaf is whirled away, Time of Year) disappeared. A �ock of robins �uttered in to Security National Bank in Xenia for count- more problems. The rooks are blown about the skies. Zeitgebers for this week include the early a white sycamore. A pileated woodpecker ing the large amount of coins, and providing Ellen, Amy’s friends and family are help- —Tennyson passage of sandhill cranes over Yellow �ew by. The half moon lay in the bright cashiers checks at no charge over the years. ing as much as they can, but we are all THE MOON IN THE FOURTH Springs (Jenny even reporting them above blue eastern sky. On behalf of UNICEF, it is with apprecia- struggling these days. Please help my dear WEEK OF LATE FALL the south edge of town on the 20th), the tion I write this letter — for the wonderful friend, who, even in her most desperate continuing breakdown of the year, the NOVEMBER 25 volunteer work of the students and the moments of pain, fear and doubt, always The Second Spring Moon becomes the process of attrition, weather and age taking Sunrise/set 7:31/5:13 solid support from their parents, teachers reaches out to others with kindness and Sandhill Crane Migration Moon on Novem- the last pear, Osage, lilac leaves, the last Record hi/lo: 71 (1908)/3 (1950) and a generous community. acceptance. ber 25 at 1:10 a.m. Rising in the morning of witch hazel �owers, the last of the milk- Average hi/lo: 46/31 —Joy Fishbain —Jessica Hitchcock Bily and setting in the evening, this moon will weed silk. Moonrise/set: 7:59 a.m./5:41 p.m. lie overhead in the afternoon, calling the Age of Moon/Year: 1 day/329 days sandhill cranes to �y over Yellow Springs A DAYBOOK FOR THE YEAR IN NOVEMBER 26 on the way to their wintering grounds along YELLOW SPRINGS Sunrise/set 7:32/5:12 Use Barr land for public good the Gulf of Mexico. NOVEMBER 25, 1979: All the Osage leaves Record hi/lo: 67 (1887)/8 (1930) We should use the property at 321 Xenia The funding to be used for this project is THE SUN �nally down along King Street. All the Average hi/lo: 46/30 Avenue, the Barr property, for the bene�t hard to understand. It seems that since 2001, forsythia, mock orange and honeysuckle Moonrise/set: 9:03 a.m./6:44 p.m. of the most people. This property began the U.S. government has permitted busi- The day’s length loses another ten min- gone too. Age of Moon/Year: 2 days/330 days its recorded history as land owned by nesses and banks to spend money to build utes this week, and by the end of Novem- NOVEMBER 26, 1994: Last �owers shrivel on NOVEMBER 27 early settler John Hammond, and there is low income senior apartment buildings, and ber, the night is just 15 minutes shy of its the witch hazel. Sunrise/set 7:33/5:12 a lone chimney remaining, possibly from in return the federal taxes are decreased by longest span, and sunset is within two min- NOVEMBER 27, 1999: The New England Record hi/lo: 69 (1896)/0 (1930) his home. Later, the son of another early a nearly equivalent amount (80–90 cents to utes of its earliest setting time of the year. aster foliage turned yellow in early Average hi/lo: 45/30 pioneer, Dr. Issac Thorn, built a house and the dollar spent) The businesses and banks On the 30th, the sun’s declination reaches November; now its leaves are falling. The Moonrise/set: 9:57 a.m./7:51 p.m. practiced medicine there. Two other Thorn become the owners of a valuable building, 21 degrees 37 minutes, just a little less than gooseneck plant turns chocolate brown, Age of Moon/Year: 3 days/331 days men also practiced medicine in the village proposed at $6.19 million or $167,000 per red and ochre. NOVEMBER 28 up to the end of the 19th century. The site unit, that brings in rent, although they must NOVEMBER 27, 2009: Casey left a message Sunrise/set 7:34/5:12 is unique because the house is an elegant recoup the 10–20 percent not reimbursed YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS on the answering machine today: Sand- Record hi/lo: 68 (1909)/4 (1887) frame house from an early time period, sur- by tax credits. For the Yellow Springs apart- An Independent Community Newspaper hill cranes at 2:50 this afternoon, maybe Average hi/lo: 45/30 rounded with old trees, and the property is ments, the rent will total about $250,000– 253½ Xenia Ave., P.O. Box 187 40 in all circling round and round in big, Moonrise/set: 10:43 a.m./8:59 p.m. vacant. The skill of the builders shows even $270,000 per year. The developer submitting Yellow Springs, OH 45387 long, lazy circles. Age of Moon/Year: 4 days/332 days today in the house’s design and construc- the application, Buckeye Community Hope (937) 767-7373 NOVEMBER 28, 2005: This evening, a woman NOVEMBER 29 tion, although the additions are not as nice. Foundation, has already facillitated 2,000 e-mail: [email protected] called from Grinnell Circle, said that she Sunrise/set 7:35/5:11 Many local people are feeling low due to units, for which the estimated rent is $14 mil- Web: www.ysnews.com had seen about thirty sandhill cranes Record hi/lo: 70 (1927)/- 2 (1887) recent national trends which make their life lion dollars a year. This marriage between �ying over the South Glen heading south Average hi/lo: 45/29 harder. The goal of making a park and/or big business and senior housing needs to Diane Chiddister ...... Editor along the river. Moonrise/set: 11:21 a.m./10:04 p.m. museum at this property has the potential be clearly understood before entering into. Lauren Heaton ...... Associate Editor NOVEMBER 29, 2000: Thunder with flur- Age of Moon/Year: 5 days/333 days to uplift people’s hearts and improve com- When asked at the Council meeting of Sept. Robert Hasek ...... Advertising Manager ries this morning, a �icker of spring or NOVEMBER 30 munity spirit as all are given a chance to 19 about the site being too small, Roy Lowen- Lauren Shows ...... Village Desk Editor remnant of summer just as the landscape Sunrise/set 7:36/5:11 share in the natural beauty, socialize and stein, vice president of Buckeye Community Kathryn Hitchcock ...... Display Advertising settles down winter. Record hi/lo: 69 (1934)/- 2 (1958) re�ect on our past. This is my motivation Hope Foundation, replied that many issues Doug Hinkley ...... Business Manager NOVEMBER 30, 1982: Grinnell Mill: Chick- Average hi/lo: 44/29 for adding my voice to the discussion. Yet are resolvable with enough funding. Does Megan Bachman ...... Reporter weed and dandelions �owering. Spring Moonrise/set: 11:53 a.m./11:07 p.m. it is a daunting task and complicated by the he mean that neighboring property could be current proposal to build a 33-unit senior purchased and the footprint enlarged? While Matt Minde ...... Production/Layout foliage found up river: mint, hemlock, Age of Moon/Year: 6 days/334 days DECEMBER 1 apartment building on this site. building senior apartments is a worthy goal, Suzanne Ehalt ...... Production/Layout ground ivy, clover, thistle, yarrow, henbit, sweet rocket, garlic mustard, leafcup, Sunrise/set 7:37/5:11 It is possible that the senior apartments at it is true that this project could be built at an Kitty Jensen ...... Proofreader sedum, dock, parsnip, moneywort, water- Record hi/lo: 67 (1970)/4 (1964) this site will not happen, as both a proposed alternate site while the park/museum would Suzanne Patterson ...... Proofreader leaf, avens. Average hi/lo: 44/29 performing arts center and the attempt by not have the same situation anywhere else. Luke Brennan ...... Circulation NOVEMBER 30, 2007: Dorothy Smith wrote Moonrise/set: 12:49 p.m./11:15 p.m. Friends Care Center to build senior apart- Perhaps a way will be found to reach toward Peg Champney ...... Bookkeeping that “on Friday (11/30) about noon, I Age of Moon/Year: 7 days/335 days ments on this site previously ran into dif�cul- a park/museum at 321 Xenia Avenue, and ties and failed. The application to the Ohio those so interested need another plan for the Editor Emeritus: heard some strange honking noises and saw very high up in the sky, two small Rain and wind gust.... The landscape was Housing Finance Agency for the current pro- site. Everyone is needed for help on all aspects Kieth A. Howard, 1946–1976 groups of big crane-like birds circling transformed. Only a touch of color remained posal will have been submitted on Nov. 17. If of the task; the more hands, the lighter the Publisher Emeritus: over my yard on North Winter Street. here and there, the hills were austere and the application is approved in March, then work. Please come for a brief meeting to Ken Champney, publisher 1950–1992 DECEMBER 1 ,1983: Most all the seeds gone dark. Autumn was blown away like a shroud plans must be submitted again in July 2012. discuss the potential for a park/museum on Printed on of dust, the earth was uncovered to the sky. Village Council and the Planning Committee Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. at the library. recycled newsprint from the milkweed pods; just a few wisps cling to their shells. —Harlan Hubbard also will be required to approve the plans. —Judy Parker YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS FROM THE FRONT PAGE N O V E M B E R 2 4 , 2 0 11 PAGE 5

Managing an aging water treatment system �� had random brown water episodes before of money per month, they experience very satis�ed with the Village water in his house CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE the couple installed a whole house �lter little trouble with their water at home, Battle on South High Street, and only recently �� the water gets distributed to residents. But several years ago. And the library next said. He would welcome the convenience of installed a water softener, as he was install- most residents south of Allen Street receive door also has frequent brown water that having the Village water treated and soft- ing new plumbing anyway and wanted to �� their water directly from the plant before does not always coincide with the Village ened at the plant, but the trade-off would protect his new washing machine from lime the manganese has had time to settle out. hydrant flushing events, according to depend on the costs involved, he said. deposits. �� The manganese precipitates as the water librarian Connie Collett. “It would be great if all of it was �ltered, The options by cost �� sits in the pipes, and during low-to-normal The brown water north of town could but I don’t know — I’ve just done it because �� ow, the sediment remains in the pipes. But possibly be linked to the older pipes near it has to be done,” he said. According to Eastman’s study, renovating on the occasion of a high demand for water, Antioch College, which owned the Village’s Property owner John Cannon feels that the treatment plant for a 20-year life span manganese sediments get stirred up, caus- �rst water distribution system, according managing the water issues at each home is and bringing it up to current EPA standards ing brown water to �ow at the tap. to Fox. The Village purchased the system more sensible and cost effective than treat- (treating for manganese but not softening) �� According to Village Water Distribution in the 1920s and still has not replaced all of ing it at the plant. That’s partly because the would bring the Village’s cost of water to Superintendent Kelley Fox, high �ow is the 2- and 4-inch galvanized steel and cast quality of the water needed depends on the about $3.66 per 1,000 gallons. (The current caused by many things, including a local iron lines that can cause bottlenecks during use. Cannon, who grew up in the Village, is cost to the Village is about $3.73/1,000 gal- • Pat io Pave rs business suddenly using a high volume of periods of higher than normal demand, very accustomed to regularly treating the lons, while the Village charges consumers • Reta i n i ng Wa l l s water, the �re department exercise using which leads to brown water. Older dead plumbing �xtures in his rental homes with $4.20/1,000 gallons.) • N at ur a l St o n e a �re hydrant, or any large building whose end lines can also collect sediment, which a de-liming compound so they don’t become Water from any other municipality would occupants are all using water at once, such gets distributed during times of high �ow constricted from the hardness. Only some of be treated for both manganese and iron. • F l a g s t o n e as a college dorm in the morning. Light- as well, Fox said. his homes have water softeners, which cost Water from Spring�eld, if that city paid to • Br ick C h i p s ning is also known to remix sediments into Also, rusting of galvanized pipes in many a few hundred to install but then $5 a month bring the water line to the edge of Clark �� the water and possibly cause a brown water older homes can be a source of brown for the salt thereafter. And for optimal drink- County, could cost $5.72 or lower, if the city episode, according to Village Water Super- water for that home alone. ing, it is cost effective to �lter water in the agreed to negotiate a lower rate than the �� intendent Joe Bates. kitchen at a cost of about $60 a year. one currently published. Spring�eld’s water � � �� The Village has instituted a mechanism Opinions about the system But treating water at the treatment plant is not �uoridated, and it is softened at the to try to deal with the problem by declaring Villagers’ opinions about and experiences for drinking quality would be excessive, he treatment plant without the use of sodium. brown water days twice a year for one week with Village water tend to depend on where said. The average person uses 1,500 gallons The Village could also get water from each, when all of the Village’s several hun- in Yellow Springs they live and their ability of water per month, only a fraction of which Xenia, which would be un�uoridated and dred water hydrants are opened to �ush out to do home repairs. The Battles manage is used for drinking, he said. unsoftened, but the cost would be around �� the manganese and iron particulates that their problems at the Limestone Street “It’s ridiculous to �ush toilets with drink- $7.20/1,000 gallons if that city agreed to have settled out of the water. But especially building through regular maintenance, ing water,” he said, adding the same for pay for constructing a water line as far � � south of town, manganese is constantly pre- which David Battle �nds a minor nuisance. doing laundry, watering lawns and washing north as Goes. And getting water from �� cipitating in the pipes, so that brown water To manage the brown water, he installed cars. Greene County, which does fluoridate, � in a particular line occurs every time that a $50 whole house �lter in the basement But local resident Fritz Leighty might would cost around $7.54/1,000 gallons. �� line experiences high �ow. For instance, and changes the �lter every few months, be willing to pay more for Village water for The Village has one additional option, �� Kathryn Van der Heiden, who lives on the or whenever the �lter turns dark brown. In better treatment at the plant, he said last which is to contract with a private company south end of the village, experiences brown addition, he uses an acidic solution to clean week. He and his wife, Judy, have lived here to design and build a new water treatment �� water episodes on a monthly basis with little rust stains from the sinks, toilets and other for 50 years, during which time they have plant in town and operate it for a fee. East- �� to no predictability, she said last week. �xtures and regularly removes a sludgy purchased three water softeners. man estimated the cost of this option would And the function of the distribution black deposit that collects in the toilet tanks “Like almost everybody in town, we’ve be about $5.27 per 1,000 gallons. If main- system can only explain so much. Even to keep them functioning properly. got a water softener — you can’t live here taining local control of the water system users north of Allen Street experience At home in the south end of town, the without one if you want water,” he said. is a concern, the Village could include frequent and unpredictable bouts of brown Battles manage a second whole house �lter The Leightys also purchase AquaFalls an option in the contract to repurchase water. The brick building on the south and soften both the hot and cold water, in bottled water for drinking, which costs the the plant at any time fo a pre-negotiated corner of Limestone Street and Xenia addition to �ltering their drinking water. two of them about $9 every two weeks. amount, Eastman said. Avenue owned by David and Esther Battle While those systems cost a certain amount Local resident Tom Clevenger has been Contact: [email protected] A village civil rights milestone, fifty years on

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE McKee. that the confrontation was inevitable. which fell from one-quarter of the village in Antioch students also started picketing “Everything was leading toward that 1970 to just 12 percent in 2010. action and the passing of an anti-discrimi- additional days of the week and increased incident,” Trolander said. “The only way for Graham said he agrees that more could nation ordinance. Gegner was the lone the number of picketers, causing a reac- that to be avoided was if Gegner changed be done to increase diversity in the vil- holdout and soon became the focal point of tion from Gegner and a group of downtown his mind. It reached a point of no return lage. He believes the decline in diversity a decade-long desegregation campaign by merchants. — there were too many people involved has diminished the lives of villagers, even the YSCFP in addition to the Antioch Com- “We were uptight but controlled,” Tro- and committed.” though much of the decline was out of the mittee for Racial Equality and the Antioch lander said of the YSCFP. “The [Antioch] As it turned out, the federal Civil Rights village’s control. College chapter of the NAACP. students got involved and took over with a Act of 1964 was passed later that year, out- “We’re not making a special effort at To then-Antioch student Prexy Nesbitt, bit more of a heavy hand.” lawing all forms of racial discrimination in diversi�cation, it’s just not on the radar,” he discrimination taking place in a Northern Gegner and the downtown merchants, the U.S. said, adding that increasing African-Ameri- town that considered itself tolerant was an claiming that the protests were hurting According to Nesbitt, even though can participation in civic affairs would be a added motivation to activists. business, won an injunction at the Greene Gegner never consented to cutting a black good �rst step. “The whole Gegner incident served as County Court that limited protestors to no person’s hair, it was a “moral victory” that he Today, villagers may be challenging a reminder...that you could look right more than three at a time. To continue pick- closed his shop. The escalation itself proved other perceived injustices, Trolander said. around the corner and �nd manifestations eting in large numbers, the activists would that the protesters made an impact and gave Evidence that the activist spirit is still alive of the same bigotry and close-mindedness have to disobey the law. Yellow Springs a lasting reputation. in the village can be seen in the �ght to as in the South,” Nesbitt said, adding that “There was a good bit of feeling among stu- “I think that when we get this escalation stop the controversial shale gas drilling this was a “particular affront” that fueled dents that townspeople were not moving fast it means that you’re having an effect,” Nes- technique known as fracking and around local activists. enough,” Graham said. “They felt that the bitt said. “When the forces of repression other environmental and energy issues, he lawsuit wasn’t going to get anything done, are very worried and want to stop it, I think said. The local civil rights actions may have Direct action vs. legal recourse that the only way was to do direct action.” that’s a point where we say that we’ve made more of an impact on the nation than on The YSCFP organized picketing at Geg- Graham recalls participating in discus- a dent. In the case of Yellow Springs and Yellow Springs, Trolander added. ner’s shop on Saturday mornings with two sions at Antioch until midnight to try to the barbershop, it sent a message to all of Local historian Scott Sanders of Anti- to three people at a time in a public display convince students of the advantages of the southern Ohio that Yellow Springs stood ochiana said he believes the Gegner bar- that became as much a part of the down- legal course. But the students were “impa- for something.” bershop incident may be the most signi�- town scene as the weekly peace protest on tient,” he said. Former village resident Bomani Moy- cant event in Yellow Springs history. Xenia Avenue is now, Graham said. The day after the injunction was granted, enda, just a third grader at the time, “The entire event is bigger than anyone In 1961, the YSCFP selected Graham to students planned a large demonstration in watched the police tear gas protesters from thinks and remembers,” Sanders said. be the test case for a complaint the group front of Gegner’s shop for Saturday, March the sidewalk with his mother and sister. Because it garnered national media atten- planned to �le to the newly-formed Ohio 14, 1964, in de�ance of the court’s order The incident had a lasting personal effect tion, involved both Antioch and the town Civil Rights Commission. He was accom- and the Antioch College administration, on him. and took place over a decade, it may be panied by Hardy Trolander, a YSCFP which said it would suspend any participat- “It was important for people in the village more signi�cant than the Miami Deposit member who was also a co-founder of ing student. to take a stand against something that was bank robbery, downtown fires, railroad Yellow Springs Instruments. At the time, The Antioch student protesters, who overtly racist,” Moyenda said. “It meant construction or Antioch College strikes. Graham was a chemist for Vernay Labo- were joined by villagers and other stu- a lot for me to see townspeople standing “Few events have been so important,” ratories, having graduated from Antioch dents from Central State and Wilberforce, up against what they perceived was racial Sanders said. in 1952. walked downtown, sat in the middle of injustice.” Contact: [email protected] “I just �gured that something had to be Xenia Avenue and linked their arms. Out- done,” Graham said. “I thought it was just side police forces were called in and chaos Activism still needed �ling a complaint. I didn’t realize it could ensued as the approximately 150 police Whether or not the Gegner incident become a full-time job.” of�cers turned �re hoses and tear gas upon was a victory, those who played a part Who? After the Ohio Civil Rights Commission the protesters while villagers watched in agreed that more work still needs to be ordered Gegner to stop his discrimina- shock. done. Though the incident made it clear What? tory practices, Gegner �led an appeal to News of the event, which was labeled that Yellow Springs will not tolerate blatant the Greene County Court of Appeals and a “riot,” went national. Gegner never racism, discrimination is likely still pres- When? won. Graham then won the appeal at the re-opened his barbershop and the Ohio ent in how police and schools treat people district level, sending the case to the Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear the case of color, said Nesbitt, who spent decades Where? Supreme Court. It was the �rst time Ohio’s without a defendant. �ghting racism in Africa and around the public accommodations law had been chal- world. Four out of ﬁve questions are lenged since it was passed in 1878, Trolan- A moral victory Moyenda said a racial achievement gap answered in the Community der said. Graham was disappointed that after years at the schools needs to be addressed, and But many Antioch student activists felt of work, his case would not be heard in the greater efforts made to stem the decades- Calendar on page 2. that the legal route was too slow and urged state’s highest court. And after the highly- long decline of the local black population, an escalation of direct action at Gegner’s publicized confrontation, Graham began to shop, according to Graham. They began receive threatening letters and phone calls, acts of civil disobedience, sitting in the some from as far away as Mississippi and shop and refusing to leave. ? Alabama. One student was Nesbitt, who went to “The action caused Gegner to close and Gegner’s shop, sat in his barber’s chair create more turmoil in the village and and asked for a haircut. Gegner draped result in more con�ict,” Graham said. “We an apron over his face and Nesbitt stayed weren’t interested in con�ict, we were just YOUR there for 30 to 40 minutes before he interested in change.” was arrested by then Police Chief Jim Trolander too was frustrated but realized VILLAGE. BY THE BAY. with the Yellow Springs News E-EDITION Every Thursday morning $60 per year. Subscribe at www.ysnews.com (Psst! Makes a great present!)

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SUBMITTED PHOTO Members of the Nonstop Institute of Yellow Springs gathered recently in the library of their Millworks building. Shown above are, Lindsay E. Hunt from left standing, Migiwa Orimo, Jill Becker, Chris Hill, C.T. Chen, Michael Casselli and Dan Reyes, with Lincoln Alpern in front. �� While members will no longer have Nonstop’s MillWorks facility, they plan to continue sponsoring artistic and cultural events in the village.

�� A transition time for Nonstop �� By Diane Chiddister take the place of the college, we allowed And its technical capabilities allowed � those traditions and ideals to be held.” Nonstop to bring this small Ohio village Since its launch after the shut-down of While all Nonstop classes initially took into contact not only with national-level Antioch College, the educators and artists place in a variety of nontraditional spaces in thinkers, but also those in other countries, of Nonstop Institute have been nothing if the village, the renovation of a former man- such as a program that featured video activ- not �exible and creative. And their �ex- ufacturing space at Millworks into the Non- ists from Burma. ibility is being called upon once again, as stop campus provided a home for the group Nonstop’s desire to enhance communica- Nonstop members adapt to the newest in December 2008. New York City theater tion also involved building relationships phase of the group’s existence. At the end designer Michael Casselli, an Antioch alum between artists in the region. The group of this month Nonstop will let go of its Mill- who moved to Yellow Springs to take part developed two artist-in-residency projects, works home, but its members will continue in the college revival, designed the group’s including one for emerging artists from to sponsor cultural, educational and artistic space after interviewing Nonstop members Columbus, along with salons that focused events for the community. on their needs. on artistic works-in-progress. And while the nonpro�t Nonstop will no The building was “an incredible suc- “I feel we explored a number of kinds longer have a physical space, its members cess,” Casselli said. “People enjoyed being of projects,” Hill said. “As educators and remain dedicated to their mission of provid- in there.” artists we modeled what was important to ing an opportunity for civic dialogue on After Antioch College gained its inde- us, making connections with people doing issues relevant to Yellow Springs, ranging pendence in fall 2009, Nonstop morphed related projects in the outside world.” from the increasingly dif�cult environment from being a group focused on maintain- That belief in the importance of public for liberal arts colleges, as illustrated by ing the traditions of the college to one that discourse fueled Nonstop leaders’ effort to �� Antioch’s closing, to the challenges of sus- provides a public forum for the exchange of continue their programs even after the col- �� tainability in a small town. ideas. What connected the two efforts was lege returned. The group does not see itself “We’ve indicated over the last several organizers’ commitment to “a transparent, as in competition with Antioch College, Hill �� years that we’re nimble and can create publically located discussion, an embracing emphasized, but rather as an additional �

� � � � a cultural event in just about any kind of of public dialogue,” according to Hill. “It’s cultural resource for the community. Most � � � � � setting,” said Chris Hill, one of the group’s really important to be unafraid to speak to involved with Nonstop have had careers � �� leaders, in a recent interview. “We like to each other.” as professional artists, curators or theater �� do that.” A signi�cant aspect of sparking commu- performers or designers, with some having �� In its four years of existence, Nonstop nity conversation has been bringing to the received national awards in their �elds. has been busy. The group’s �rst phase village thinkers and artists from a larger “We are all longterm residents of Yellow �� began in June 2007, when Antioch Univer- area, according to Hill. These included the Springs and, through Nonstop, are doing sity unexpectedly announced the closing of Midwest Radical Cultural Corridor, whose work that we have committed our profes- Antioch College the following year. When leaders addressed the challenge of sustain- sional lives to. We are trying to do it in �� the campus closed, Nonstop Antioch, ing progressive artistic and cultural viability Yellow Springs because that’s where our �� composed of most of the college’s tenured in a small town, and American Association friends, families and community are located faculty and many staff members, launched of University Professors (AAUP) President and have been for many years,” Hill wrote its effort to keep alive the college’s educa- Cary Nelson, who spoke of the challenges in an e-mail. tional model and traditions, even without a facing liberal arts colleges. A series on the But the Nonstop effort has always, in the campus. The effort came together quickly, future of higher education brought to town, tradition of Antioch College, been faced and in fall 2008, Nonstop educators began in a virtual way, some of the nation’s lead- with �nancial challenges. When initial fund- holding classes in village homes and ing thinkers on the topic. While Nonstop ing from the College Revival Fund ended churches, ultimately attracting about 100 organizes lacked the funds to physically with the college rebirth, the group becme students, both traditionally aged and older bring the nationally-known participants to a 501(c)(3) nonpro�t and received some students from the community. Yellow Springs, they used Skype to enable grant funding from the Ohio Arts Council The Nonstop effort, organizers believe, villagers to talk face to face, in a virtual con- and, locally, the Yellow Springs Commu- was critical to the ultimately successful versation, with the educators. nity Foundation. But state arts funding renewal of the college. “That’s a good example of us creatively has diminished in recent years, and while �� “I think Nonstop Liberal Arts Institute had using our space and our professional con- local contributions helped, for the past two �� a profound effect on the college revival,” said nections to make up for the lack of deep years most of the work was performed by Migiwa Orimo. “While we weren’t trying to pockets,” Hill said. volunteers who also have full-time jobs. And the need to make a living is taking a �� speci�c toll on Nonstop, as Hill is moving to Los Angeles soon after the beginning of �Gentle�� the year, to join her partner, Brian Springer, �� who recently began a job at the Hammer �� Museum at UCLA. Hill has been essential to Nonstop for her �� leadership and the continuity she provided, �� as a member of the group’s leadership collective in both its �rst and second phases, �� according to Orimo. Hill also brought to �� Nonstop her considerable skills as a cura- �� tor, an activist and a media artist. �� “She has showed a tremendous devotion to this work,” Orimo said. �� But faced with new challenges, Nonstop members have no intention of giving up. Rather, with a new leadership model and a �� return to a “nomadic” presence, they plan �� Your choice. 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�� SUBMITTED PHOTO Local artist Michael Fleishman is featuring a new comic book about three Greene County war veterans at the Arts Council gallery this month. �� Everyday heroes star in comic �� By Lauren Heaton Charlie is portrayed with smiling eyes the digital age has had on the comic and a navy blue service cap. He served in book industry, and the changes that have If leaping tall buildings in a single bound the signal corps and returned to marry the occurred since the “golden age” in the �� is all it takes to become as a superhero, love of his life, after whose death he refused 1940s when comics were mostly about line then the three Greene County veterans even the thought of dating anyone else. Earl drawings. But he continues to champion �� that appear in Michael Fleishman’s most is drawn with a mischievous grin and a calm the need for basic artistic skills that allow recent comic book “The Liars’ Club” surely stature. He worked at Wright Field (later graphic artists to use computers as creative �� qualify. Earl Ellis, Charlie Bath and Jack Wright Patterson Air Force Base) before tools rather than an end in themselves. Newhouse became the heroes they read he joined the service in 1940 to do landing “Drawing is behind everything...you got about as kids after serving their country craft repair. When he returned from the war to know the basics because the computer is during World War II and returning to live he worked for the space program helping to just another tool,” he said. their lives and tell their stories. The comic build space shuttle reentry pods. Jack wears Fleishman was trained as a �ne artist but book about them came out of a chance a combat medic cap for his service as a sur- went into commercial art as a career. He has meeting Fleishman, a local graphic artist, gical tech. When he returned, he played the written six books on the business, philoso- had one morning with a group of Greene E-�at alto horn in the Ohio State University phy and technique of illustration and design. County veterans who were talking at the marching band and then became a teacher And he has also continued to pursue his McDonald’s in Xenia. and a boy scout leader. personal creative work in the form of paint- “It was hard not to notice them — the The comic book form �ts the subject, ing and drawing. Some of his cubist works whole corner booth was buzzing, and it Fleishman said, because in his mind, Earl, and colorful abstracts will be displayed this looked like they were having a good old Charlie and Jack are everyday heroes who weekend at the Arts Council show. time,” said Fleishman, who couldn’t resist risked their lives to ful�ll what they felt Both the �ne arts and the graphic design asking who they were. “They said, yeah, it’s was a solemn obligation to their country. come into play in the comic book, which a liar’s club.” And, according to the comic, when they Fleishman found was a good vehicle to use The comic book “The Liars’ Club” tells returned they continued in service to their to portray the rich content of the lives of the stories of Earl, Charlie and Jack, who communities as a teacher, an engineer and the three veterans. Fleishman was as taken returned after the war to settle in the Xenia a DP&L technician. with their stories as he was impressed by area. They played golf together for 25 “They talked a lot about America at the their spirit and their friendship. years, and now all three are widowers, who time of the war, the guys they served with, “They were just so fascinating,” he said. have met regularly for the past six years to and the sense of obligation they felt to “When I’m in my 80s and 90s, I want to be talk, joke and share stories about the past. serve,” Fleishman said. “To them, it wasn’t this sharp and vital.” The comic was produced in partnership political — they’re patriotic from the heart.” The “Liars’ Club” exhibit will be up with the Greene County Council on Aging The 23-page comic uses Fleishman’s through Saturday, Nov. 26, with extended ��

in honor of Veterans Day this month. The highly stylized photos and color cartoons gallery hours on Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.– �� book and some of the original prints will to show the three friends as they are now, 1 p.m. For more information or to schedule be on display, along with a collection of while the single tone water colors by Mark a private viewing, contact the artist at 937- Fleishman’s acrylic and oil paintings, pas- Gibbs depict a more historic take on their 767-7955 or m�[email protected]. tels and pen and ink drawings, at the Yellow lives. As a commercial artist and faculty Contact: [email protected] Springs Arts Council gallery through the member at Edison Community College in Thanksgiving weekend. Piqua, Fleishman appreciates the impact BENTINO’S�BENTINO’S � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � YSKP holiday show returns �� ART AROUND TOWN The YS Kids Playhouse will premiere its biannual holiday show, The New Bremen �� • Antioch College will host a solo exhibi- House Inn, is currently displaying paint- Town Musicians, Dec. 16–18. Based on the tion by paper crafter Nikki McClure begin- ings by Dan Reddinger. Open gallery hours Grimm fairy tale, the production features �� ning Friday, Dec. 2, in Herndon Gallery. for the exhibit are 2–4 p.m. on Sundays. a mix of adult, teen and youth performers. An opening reception featuring an artist • Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs is Youth who are interested in participating in �� talk will be held from 6–9 p.m. that day. An pleased to present wood artist Tom Hawley the production may do so by registering for �� artist workshop, presented in collaboration of Yellow Springs and the �ne art prints the New Actors Club. For more information with the Writing Institute, will follow on and paintings of Doug Fiely of Stryker, or to sign up, call 767-7800 or visit www. �� Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Work- Ohio. The exhibit runs through Dec. yskp.org. shop seating is limited, and participants are 14. The gallery’s current seasonal hours required to register in advance by e-mailing are Wednesday–Sunday, noon–7 p.m., Sara Black at [email protected]. with hours extended to 9 p.m. during the �� McClure’s “carved paintings” connect monthly Third Friday Fling. personal experiences to collective memory • The Glen Helen Association’s sixth �� through a celebration of current and tradi- annual Members’ Art Exhibition will be on �� tional models of self-suf�ciency, resource- view Jan. 7–Feb. 28. Community members fulness and participation in community. are invited to join the Glen Helen Asso- • An exhibition of The Liars Club, a ciation and submit art on Friday, Jan. 6, 11 new comic book about a group of WWII a.m.–2 p.m. For complete information and veterans, as well as other works by Yellow an entry form, visit www.glenhelen.org. Springs author and illustrator Michael and click on “art.” Fleishman, will be presented through Nov. 26 by the Yellow Springs Arts Council at 111 Corry Street, next to “would you, could you” In A Frame. Extended gallery hours are Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. • Village Artisans encourages art lovers to come see the African art dolls made by �� their newest member, Hajar Davis. Village Artisans is located at 100 Corry Street. �� • “would you, could you” In A Frame gallery presents “A Quiet Mind: Works of Clay for the Heart and Soul” by Lisa Wolters. �� • Miami Valley Pottery is currently �� showing an exhibit of stained glass platters at The Winds, through Dec. 31. �� • Glen Helen Atrium will display “Por- �� traits and Animal Paintings” by Bekka �� Sage, Nov. 30–Jan. 5. The public is invited �� to meet the artist at an opening reception � �� on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2–4 p.m. The artist will �� speak about her inspiration and creative �� process during a gallery talk at 3 p.m. �� Show hours are 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., �� Monday–Friday, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sat- �� urdays and Sundays. Admission is free. �� • Glen House Art, located in the Glen �� http://www.ysnews.com �� PAGE 8 NOVEMBER 24, 2 0 11 FROM THE FRONT PAGE • MORE THIS WEEK YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

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The Vil- attacking commercial banks when it was CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE lage of Yellow Springs uses US Bank for its investment banks that created the high-risk holder. �nancial services. mortgage products propelling the �nancial The credit union has grown over the last Even though local protesters called collapse. decade, from $7 million in assets to $15 mil- out US Bank as a culprit in the subprime “I think it’s great they’re opening a dialogue lion today as its membership took advan- mortgage crisis, Clark said that US Bank’s and targeting wealth distribution, I think tage of expanded �nancial services, such as investment and lending practices have that’s healthy,” Donaldson said. “I would like second mortgages and home equity loans. always been conservative and that the bank to make it clear that community banks and But the credit union, because of its small was not involved in risky ventures such Wall Street are two different things. Goldman size, does not make commercial loans, nor as mortgage-backed securities and credit Sachs is not US Bank or WesBanco.” does it plan to add that service in the next default swaps. There is a place for commercial banks, �ve years, said its CEO, Karen Wolf. “I think we get unfairly painted because of Donaldson said. By offering shares, they WesBanco and US Bank do loan to local our name,” Clark said. US Bank did not need are an investment option for those with businesses, in addition to serving consum- federal bailout funds, though they were retirement savings, since CD rates are too ers and homeowners, and insist that even forced to take the so-called TARP money. low to accumulate signi�cant assets, he though they are for-pro�t, they are com- The company paid the money back, with said. And even though WesBanco works on munity-focused. interest, at its earliest opportunity, she said. behalf of its shareholders, WesBanco ben- US Bank, for example, recently closed “We never really got into the subprime e�ts the public by paying federal taxes on a loan to a local business to build a new lending,” Clark said. “Just look at the its pro�ts, which credit unions do not. of�ce in the village, the business’ third strength of our balance sheet.” Though credit unions serve a purpose, of�ce in Greene County, said Clark, who WesBanco also avoided risky mortgages as they were chartered to lend community wasn’t able to release the business’ name. and investment schemes, according to Wes- funds to under-served groups, today credit Nationally, US Bank has increased its loans Banco’s Southwest Ohio President Dave unions have entered the world of commer- to small businesses by 125 percent over Donaldson. Instead WesBanco is a “plain cial banking, Donaldson said. the last year and has stepped up its lending vanilla boring bank,” that is conservative “In my opinion, credit unions get a to community development organizations, in its investments and focused on meeting bailout everyday,” Donaldson said of their she said. The local of�ce’s branch manager community needs. Though WesBanco does federal tax break. Since commercial banks often calls on local businesses to see how commercial lending, it mainly addresses pay 33 percent of their pro�ts in taxes, the the bank can serve them. consumer borrowing and investment needs. credit union has tax savings that should “We’re all chipping in together to make Originally chartered as the Wheeling be more heavily invested in lowering loan sure the economy turns around,” Clark Dollar Savings and Trust in 1870, the local interest rates and raising interest rates paid �� said, adding that large banks will always of�ce of WesBanco opened in 1995 and is a on deposits, he said. �� be needed to �nance loans to large com- growing branch for the regional company. US Bank may have been a backdrop to �� panies and facilitate international trade. “Yellow Springs has been a great com- a protest asking bigger questions about �� Other advantages of the large bank are that munity for us because we’re a community American inequality and injustice. But if the customers have access to their funds at bank and it’s a community kind of town,” recent uptick in traf�c at the local credit �� US Bank’s 3,000 branches throughout the Donaldson said, adding that WesBanco is union is an indication, villagers are looking country and more options for online and a sponsor of Street Fair and other village more closely at where they deposit their mobile banking, Clark said. activities. As opposed to a national bank, money and take out loans. And even if none WAGNER SUBARU Chartered as the First National Bank of WesBanco is able to empower its local of the local institutions were prime offenders Cincinnati in 1863, US Bank acquired the employees to be more �exible in lending in the recent �nancial crisis, their practices 217 N. Broad St., Fairborn, OH 45324 local branch in 1975 and established it as decisions, he said. and priorities are under increasing scrutiny. (937) 878-2171 a US Bank in 1991. 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Interested adults may register by 2010 Scion xB A1100023 ...... $17,495 calling 937-767-1301, ext. 100. local students and lunch. All senior citizens 2008 Ford Fusion I4 SE 8R123993 ...... $16,995 �� For information on the content of the are welcome to attend, and may RSVP by �� training, contact Bob Bilbrey at 937-767- calling YSHS at 767-7224 by Dec. 5. 2009 Dodge Journey SXT 9T597191 ...... $16,995 �� 1303, ext. 143. General information about Donations and contributions aiding the 2006 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro 6A091193 ...... $16,995 �� the “Every Citizen Online” program is event will be appreciated, and may be brought 2003 Subaru Baja Sport 37115253 ...... $16,495 �� available at 1-855-NOW-I-CAN or www.con- to YSHS, or sent to the following address by �� nectohio.org. Dec. 5: YSHS, Senior Citizen’s Day, 420 E. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 86342576 ...... $16,495 �� Enon Road, Yellow Springs, 45387. 2004 Lexus GS300 44019554 ...... $15,995 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 6H244207 ...... $14,995 �� WYSO auction Learn about arthritis 2007 Ford Fusion V6 SEL 7RI26637 ...... $14,995 �� On Friday, Dec. 2, Friends Care Com- �� 2004 Chevrolet Silverdo 1500 4Z221211 ...... $14,995 seeks donations munity will host a lunch and presentation �� 2005 Acura TL 3.2 w/Navi 5A007579 ...... $14,995 WYSO 91.3 FM will hold its annual silent from Dr. David Galluch. Dr. Galluch, an �� orthopedic surgeon at Spring�eld Ortho- 2003 Toyota Highlander 30122282 ...... $14,495 auction at the newly completed Hollenbeck �� Bayley Creative Arts and Conference pedics, will discuss “Arthritis of the Joints.” 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 3J175514 ...... $14,495 �� Center in Spring�eld on Feb. 11, 2012. 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Village ﬂour and sugar WHAT’S IN STORE? tradition continues Check RETAIL, in the In keeping with the tradition established classi�eds. by Wheeling Gaunt, the Village of Yellow classiﬁ[email protected] 767-7373 Springs will once again distribute �our and sugar to widows living in the village. Employ- ees from the Village Public Works crew will begin distribution on Monday, Dec. 12, and expect to �nish by Friday, Dec. 16. Any widow �� who does not receive her �our and sugar by Friday, Dec. 16, should call 767-3402 and speak with Ruthe Ann Lillich. ��

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PHOTO BY MEGAN BACHMAN Erica Chick, left, and Elizabeth Malone are stand-out Yellow Springs High School swimmers who recently signed commitments to colleges. �� Stand-out swimmers commit to colleges �� By Megan Bachman a commitment before she left campus. The duo also hopes to propel its 200-yard Though Ivy League schools don’t offer medley relay team to states this season. �� Before he even came to Yellow Springs athletic scholarships, a �nancial aid pack- The relay, consisting of Chick, Malone �� High School, �rst year athletic director age was arranged for Chick, who plans to and freshmen Zoey McKinley and Rachel �� Steve Rossi had heard about two stand- study biology. Meyer, �nished in 21st place at districts last �� out Bulldog athletes — Erika Chick and “I just loved it — the team, the campus,” season with a school record-setting swim. �� Elizabeth Malone. The state-qualifying Chick said. “I knew it was meant to be.” “I’d like to get my best times and shoot �� swimmers, who together hold 11 individual Malone had offers from Eastern Michi- for higher,” Chick said of this year’s swim �� records at YSHS, will next year swim at gan and Ashland University before a season, which kicks off on Dec. 16 at the �� NCAA Division I colleges. The seniors visit to St. Bonaventure sealed the deal. Shawnee Invitational at Wittenberg Uni- �� committed this month. She will have a full athletic and academic versity. �� Chick joins the Big Red at Cornell scholarship and hopes to major in sports Chick holds YSHS swimming records �� University in Ithaca, N.Y., an Ivy League medicine. in eight events, including all �ve freestyle �� school, to swim the freestyle and 200-yard “It was a really great �t,” Malone said of distances, all three backstroke distances �� butter�y. Malone will swim the butter�y as the campus of 2,000 students in a rural set- and the 200-yard butter�y. Malone holds �� a Bonnie at St. Bonaventure University in ting. “I’m looking forward to the team and records in the 100-yard butter�y and in �� Allegany, N.Y., which is part of the Atlan- traveling to meets.” both the 200- and 400-yard individual �� tic–10 conference. The schools are just 140 But before they swim in college, Malone medley. Including as members of the relay, miles apart. and Chick are eyeing state titles at the state they together have had a hand in 12 of the �� “Between the two of them they own just meet in February. At states, Chick has school’s 20 swimming records. �� about every school swimming record,” Rossi placed as high as third in her events, the Chick and Malone attribute their impres- �� said this week. “For such a small school to 200- and 500-yard freestyle, while Malone sive high school achievements to commit- �� have two nationally-recognized and state- has �nished fourth in the 100-yard butter�y ment and “a lot of practice.” But their hard �� qualifying swimmers is incredible.” and 12th in the 200-yard individual medley. work has paid off handsomely in nearly �� Both Chick and Malone are excited to take “I hope there’s some competition this free education and an opportunity to swim �� their swimming to the next level and relieved year,” Chick said of district tournament, in college and beyond, perhaps even at �� that the college selection process is over. where in 2010 she clinched two individual Olympic trials. �� After fielding recruiting calls from titles and shattered the meet record in the “The whole time it’s been to get a scholar- �� several colleges, including University of 200-yard freestyle, in 1:51.61. Malone won ship,” Malone said of her high school career. �� Pennsylvania and University of Chicago, the 2010 district title in the 100-yard but- “It’s important to do well in college, too.” �� Chick recently visited Cornell and signed ter�y with 57.63. Contact: [email protected] �� POLICE REPORT Founders Award According to police records: found that the youth had been drinking nominations open On Nov. 11 police stopped Ryan Carlson, with several friends. Because the youth �� Beavercreek, for a headlight violation on refused to stay at home, police transported The James A. McKee Association, or Dayton Street and found that he was also her to Greene County Juvenile Detention the Men’s Group, is once again seeking �� carrying a pipe for marijuana use and cited Center. nominations for its Founders Award for him for possession of drug paraphernalia. On Nov. 19 a South Stafford Street resi- Distinguished Community Service, given �� On Tuesday, Nov. 15, a Village employee dent reported that someone had entered annually to an organization, group or indi- requested a police presence at an Orton his vehicle during the night and taken cash. vidual to recognize either extraordinary or �� Road address, where a resident and the The offender had left a �ashlight unusual service to the community. Nominees may include any organiza- �� tree trimmers were involved in a dispute. At 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 a caller reported �� On Nov. 15 police assisted the Miami striking a deer on Xenia Avenue at Bran- tion, group or individual in the greater Yellow Springs community, and may Township Fire-Rescue squad on a medical num Lane in the southbound lane. The �� call to a Lawson Place address. deer was propelled into the northbound include a deceased individual. All the services of nominees must be voluntary �� On Wednesday, Nov. 16, police stopped lane, where an oncoming car struck it again �� Andrea Moss, Springfield, for crossing and dragged it 30 feet into the northbound and uncompensated and, in the case of a marked lanes on Xenia Avenue and found shoulder of the road. nominated group, all or most of its mem- that she was also driving under suspen- On Nov. 19 a caller reported that some- bers must contribute their services. The �� sion without a license and cited her for the one was riding a bicycle into traf�c. Police volunteer service must satisfy a commu- �� offenses. advised the biker to walk and also offered nity need, which must be a signi�cant con- �� At 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, a caller from to transport him, but he refused. tribution to community through a single �� the Dayton Street Gulch reported that a On Nov. 19 a Whitehall Drive caller act or event, or through consistent effort over a sustained period of time. patron was causing a disturbance. Police reported �nding an abandoned girls purple �� spoke to a friend who agreed to take the Trek bicycle on the property. Police took Typewritten nominations of no more than three pages must be submitted stat- �� offender home, but she returned to the custody of the bike. �� bar 30 minutes later, and police cited Jerri On Sunday, Nov. 20, police assisted the ing the name of the nominator, the name of the nominee and a narrative stating the Julian, Spring�eld, with disorderly conduct squad on a medical call to a Suncrest Drive �� by public intoxication. address. nature of the volunteer community service and the reasons why that voluntary com- �� On Nov. 18 a Greene Street resident At 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 police found an �� reported that someone had charged nearly intoxicated person on Dayton Street and munity service should be recognized by $3,000 to a credit card in her name, which transported him to a South High Street the award. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 10, and may be mailed to the James �� she wasn’t aware she owned. Police are ques- address. �� tioning an acquaintance who is suspected. On Monday, Nov. 21, a caller from WYSO A. McKee Group at PO Box 263, Yellow At 3 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, police Public Radio reported that a regular caller Springs, 45387, faxed to 937-586-3699 or e- mailed to [email protected]. �� observed a man staggering in the roadway had been phoning the station harassing the �� on Corry Street and asked him to stop. The volunteer DJs during the blues music broad- For more information, call Bruce Rick- enbach at 767-1084. subject ran from the cruiser, and police casts between the hours of 6 p.m. and mid- �� pursued him on foot into the Glen Helen night. Police are investigating the report. �� and around the Antioch College campus, On Nov. 21 police assisted the squad Find �nally catching up with him in the college on a medical call to a South Walnut Street YSNEWS on �� theater building, where he passed out. address. Facebook & �� Police cited Ryan Silvert, Spring�eld, with At 9 p.m. on Nov. 21 a Brookside Drive Twitter � disorderly conduct by intoxication, �eeing resident reported that his doorbell rang, �� from police and criminal trespassing. a woman ran past him, rushed to the bath- �� On the morning of Nov. 19 police room and then left the house. received a call from a local parent whose Citations—for speeding: Jessica Winkle, �� 14-year-old girl had left the house in the Wilmington; Leonard Wornam III, Jackson, �� middle of the night. The juvenile returned Miss.; Tara Smith, Chicago; Erique Robert- �� later that morning, intoxicated, and police son, Cleveland. �� Carpentry �� Structural �� ✃ �� Bathrooms �� Kitchens �� PAGE 10 N O V E M B E R 2 4 , 2 0 11 CLASSIFIEDS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

Free offers (cont.) For rent (cont.) �� ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER �� FOUNDLING needs home. English � � �� TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS for rent, �� The News reserves the right to setter, female, approximately �ve years old. Hawthorne Place: one-bedroom, $495; �� edit or cancel any advertisement Calm disposition, sweet and friendly. Jenny two-bedroom, $596; three-bedroom, $695; �� at any time. Cowperthwaite, 767-1675. plus utilities. Laundry facilities on site. �� All real estate advertised herein MOVED HERE RECENTLY? Come to the 937-324-3606. (for sale or rent) is subject to the Yellow Springs News of�ce at 253½ Xenia Avenue between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. We’ll Real estate for sale Federal Fair Housing Act, which � sign you up for a three-month subscription �� makes it illegal to advertise any LOVELY 1960s ranch house. Single to the News for free! There’s a welcome preference, limitation or discrimi- package for you, too. family home: three bedrooms, 1½ bath. nation based on race, color, reli- Fenced-in backyard. 243 Whitehall Drive. �� gion, sex, handicap, familial status Merchandise wanted $130,000. [email protected]. or national origin, or intention to �� DO YOU HAVE a banjo, microphone Employment make any such preference, limita- and/or ukelele that you’d like to unload? �� tion or discrimination. Antioch College musicians need your DRIVERS: Class B fuel delivery driver. �� We will not knowingly accept help! If you donate you can get a receipt Tank/Haz endorsement. Clean MVR � any advertising for real estate that for tax purposes, as well as our undying required. Stable work history. 800-686- 2918, x144. is in violation of the law. gratitude! Thank you, villagers! Please call Jennifer at 532-5098 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Services available HAVE A LONELY, forgotten unicycle For sale: cars, trucks, etc. HOUSECLEANING Holiday Special! A in your garage? Antioch College needs December is free astrology reading comes with your 1999 NISSAN Altima GXE, 194K, �ve- it! Unicycling students have arrived (but �rst housecleaning. Call Jennifer Johnson speed manual. Runs fine. Our family sadly, without their unicycles). If you have at 510-1634. Vehicle Safety Monthat outgrew this great car. $2,288. Please call one to spare, please call Jennifer Berman 937-838-5360. at 937-532-5098. RECYCLE your junk or wrecked car. We FOR SALE: 2008 MAXIMA SE, silver will tow it off and pay you for it. Call Mike Housing, etc., wanted at 937-903-5351. �� gray, newer tires, excellent condition. �� Please call 937-215-8446 or 767-7609. FALL CHORES. Leaves, gutters, hauling. �� LONGTERM YS RESIDENT seeks rental Other landscape maintenance and installa- in village. Nonsmoker with no pets, local Yard/garage sales tion. Thor and Friends. 767-2729. � references. Ideal tenant. Two-bedroom RUMMAGE SALE — Furniture, vintage minimum. One �oor preferred. Respond SNOW/ICE REMOVAL. Highly reliable. Winterize Special Thor and Friends. 767-2729. �� holiday decorations, bar memorabilia and to 937-572-3256. �� more. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. LANDSCAPE SERVICES — Leaves �� and Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 228 Xenia For rent raked and removed or you do the raking. I �� Avenue, behind Ye Olde Trail Tavern. will load and remove leaves. Tree removal, �� FOR RENT — Kings Yard shop, 460 �� old foundation plantings taken out. Lawn square feet on red brick walk between The �� Items for sale mowing, brush hauled away. Fall is the best �� Village Greenery and Tibet Bazaar. Heat Take $5 off �� time to plant or transplant trees, shrubs �� included. Short-term possible. Available DAYBED — Almost new, brushed nickle and perennials. Call Richard Funderburg, any new �� Dec. 5. 767-9290. with Sealy Posturepedic �rm mattress. 937-215-8447 or 767-7433. battery $150. 937-490-8155. HALF-DOUBLE for rent, two bedrooms, �� LANDSCAPE CLEAN UP — Will rake �� one bath. One block from downtown. $750/ SIX IKEA chairs with arms. Light wood, and pick up leaves, clean gutters, trim month plus utilities. Non-pet, non-smoking �� green fabric. Comfortable. Good for dining bushes, etc. Call Scot at 525-9775 or 937- room or of�ce. $150. Call Steve, 767-9293. building. Leave message at 937-325-0556 �� 831-2854. SEASONED HARDWOOD for sale. Call before 9 p.m. VIBRATIONAL RESONANCE Therapy 768-1623, 372-5722 or 768-1621. THE VILLAGE GUESTHOUSE, 120 W. � Davis Street, features special weekly and with Jannirose Joy. Sound, light, color, POOR WILL’S ALMANACK for 2012 is Reiki and more to support your healing now available! Send $20 (includes postage monthly winter rates for January through �� March. A beautifully furnished four-room journey. 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Call ment with Yasmin at The Shop, 767-7542. 767-4231. FOUND: Long-haired black cat on Fair- �� eld Pike by King Street. Please call 767- SHOP ECOMENTAL on Small Business ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent 7685 or cell at 843-425-0338. � �� Saturday, Nov. 26. Enjoy 10 percent off at 717 Xenia Avenue. Non-smoking and your purchase, register to win a fabulous pet-free building. Large kitchen, furnished gift basket, sample fair trade hot chocolate appliances, window a/c. $525/ month, plus Instruction and organic cookies and pick out your security deposit, one-year lease. 937-776- YOGA WITH WEIGHTS helps bones holiday gifts! 1237. No calls after 9 p.m., please. build and retain density. Classes Monday �� THREE-BEDROOM HOUSE with and Friday 10–11:15 a.m. at Yoga Springs Trade and Barter attached garage, private yards. Convenient Studio. Class is ongoing, drop-ins welcome. location in Yellow Springs. 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Off-street park- YOU ARE INVITED to attend “Godly Play” FREE: Panasonic 28˝ CRT TV, remote ing. $395, utilities included. 767-9290. at the local Quaker Meeting, 515 President Street, Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. — a included. Good condition. Call 767-9242. INSIDE STORAGE units available, �� Montessori-based program for children two FREE: Palm house plant. 4 feet high x 3 $35/$45/$50. 767-9290. �� feet wide. Call 767-9242. through 12. The program presents sacred TWIN COACH APARTMENTS: Two-bed- stories with a hands-on approach. Parents are FREE — Three-month-old kitten to room apartments, bath-and-a-half, $570/$600 welcome and often attend. Come check it out good home. Beautiful orange tabby named per month. Includes appliances, central air, and see if it’s right for your family. For infor- Cheddar. Lovable, gentle, affectionate. Vet- washer/dryer hookup. Deposit required, mation, e-mail teacher Heather Shediker- checked and �rst shots. Call 767-7724. one-year minimum lease. 767-9180. Morscheck at [email protected]. �� Miscellaneous THIS YEAR give friends and family a gift that keeps on giving through Tecum- �� seh Land Trust! You can “Give an Acre” for $100, give a gift membership or �� choose from a variety of beautiful greet- ing cards, shopping bags, hats, shirts �� and more. Call 937-767-9490 if you’d like to pick up items from our of�ce or want �� to �nd out more. Visit our Farm Market �� at www.tecumsehlandtrust.org or e-mail [email protected]. �� HOUSE/DOG sitter needed for one �� week in December. Must love dogs. Call �� 937-215-5003. �� Now accepting all �� major credit cards! �� Hit any key to continue… �� or call Carlos, 767-1787, anytime.

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• Arthur Morgan House B & B, 120 W. • Winburn’s Carpet Cleaning, Hershell • Servlet Inc., Web hosting & e-mail, • Tia Acheson, professional local painting, • Xenia Shoe & Leather Repair, 21 E. Main Limestone, 767-1761, six guestrooms with Winburn, 767-7639 www.servlet.com, 767-5000, B. Cornett 937-938-0710, www.tiaacheson.com, St., 376-8156, [email protected] private baths. www.arthurmorganhouse.com painting with an artist’s eye for detail CATERING JANITORIAL SERVICES SPAS • Glen House Bed & Breakfast, 1221 PET SITTING Glen Rd., 937-767-7899, events, parties, • Current Cuisine, open Mon.–Sat. 9–7, • Winburn’s Janitorial Service, 767-7639 • Wavelength Aveda Salon/Spa, hair, Sun. 10–6, 237 Xenia Ave, 767-8291 • Sit. Your Tail’s Covered! Diane Wilson, weddings; www.glenhouseinn.com nails, facials, body treatments and more, Grinnell Mill B & B, 767-9373 • 3536 Bryan Park Rd., CHIROPRACTORS LANDSCAPING 129 Dayton St., 767-9099 767-0131, Historic mill with private baths. PHYSICIANS www.grinnellmillbandb.com • Dr. Mark Duckwall, 233 Corry St., • Wickline’s Florist & Garden Center, 1625 VILLAGE OFFICES • Springs Motel, 767-8700, 3601 U.S. Yellow Springs, 767-7251 N. Detroit St. (U.S. 68), Xenia, 372-2461 • Star Pediatrics, Ltd., 1659 W. Second 68 N., newly refurbished, clean rooms, Street, Xenia, 376-KIDS (5437) • General information, 767-3402 COMPUTER SERVICES/TRAINING LAWN MAINTENANCE www.thespringsmotel.com Nancy Hesz, M.D. • Bryan Center scheduling, 767-7209 • The Village Guesthouse, 120 W. Davis • Carlos’ Computer Service, home & business. • Hitchcock Lawn Service, complete lawn Thaddene Triplett, M.D. • Channel 13, 767-7803 Suzanne Croteau, D.O., St., In the Heart of YS. Sleeps up to 5. Help by phone. Call 767-1787, anytime care, Gene or Tom, 766-2218 • Homeopathic, • Clerk of Council, 767-9126 767-7884, www.thevillageguesthouse.com • Ferguson Lawn Service, mowing, hedge Osteopathic, Natural Hormone Theraphy, DAY CARE • Clerk of Courts & Mayor, 767-3400 • Yellow Springs Country B & B, 1570 Hilt trimming, bed mulching, lawn clean-up. 100 Corry St., YS, 767-2733 Keith A. Watson, M.D., Inc., • Economic Development, 767-1279 Rd., 405-8174. Margaret Silliman, innkeeper. • Children’s Center After School Care Serving YS for over 25 years. 325-0556 • F.A.C.O.G., & Katherine S. Linn, M.D , • Fire & Emergency squad, 911 www.yscountrybedandbreakfast.com Program, 320 Corry St., PO Box 42, 767- • Sidenstick Landscaping, proudly serving . 7236, 767-7237, mnewell@childrens- YS for 56 years. Call Ridge at 623-1851 Obstetrics & Gynecology, 100 Kahoe • Gaunt Park Pool, 767-9172 ACCOUNTING center.com or John at 623-5988 Lane, 767-7311 • Mayor’s office, 767-3400 PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES • Parks & Recreation, 767-3401 • Fairl Zurbuchen, MBA, CPA, 767-1438, ELECTRICAL SERVICE MASSAGE accounting & tax services • Police, non-emergency, 767-7206 • AC Service, 116 Dayton St., 767-7406 • Electric Service Company/Larry Electric, • Phyllis A. Braun, LMT, neuromuscular, • Public works, 767-3401 ACUPUNCTURE 405 N. Winter St., 767-7100 • Lindstrom-Sprague Mechanical Service, craniosacral, myofascial and energy work. plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, heating, • Utility billing, 767-7202 • Kristen M. Andreae, R.N., L.Ac., 105 W. N. ENTERTAINMENT 319-6190; [email protected] cooling; 372-1221 office, 767-1221 emergency • Village Management, 767-1279 • Deborah J. Fugett, LMT, Moon Rose College (Humanist Center), cell: 479-0075 • Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave., • Village Mediation Program, 767-7701 Massage & Spa, Therapeutic massage REALTORS AIR CONDITIONING 767-7671, www.littleart.com • Zoning, 767-3402 and luxurious body treatments, 767-1694 • Coldwell Banker Heritage, FINANCIAL SERVICES Pamela Funderburg, LMT, • Mike Logan’s Refrigeration & • Licensed Mas- Bambi Williams, 767-1006, VITAMINS sage Therapist & Belavi Facelift massage, Appliances, air conditioning and water www.yellowspringsproperties.com • YS Federal Credit Union, 217 Xenia 716 Xenia, 767-7609, Cell 215-8446 • Vitamin Outlet, at the Yellow Springs conditioning, salt delivery, 372-1621 • Dunphy Real Estate, Inc., 251 Xenia Ave., 767-7377 News office, 253½ Xenia Ave., 767-7373 • Nancy Peters, LMT, deeply relaxing Avenue, Yellow Springs, 767-1140, ANIMAL CONTROL FIREPLACES & GAS LOGS reflexive massage for women, 767-2155 www.dunphyrealestate.com YOGA • Sally Ann Roliff, LMT; Swedish, • RE/MAX Victory, The Chris K Group, • Miami Valley Animal Control, affordable • Bryce Hill Inc., 2301 Sheridan Ave., myofascial release, Trigger Point; Your Yellow Springs Specialists! Rick or • Innerlight Yoga & Wellness, Thai yoga & humane wildlife removal. 800-993-5189. Springfield, 325-0651 422-0553, [email protected] Chris, 767-9900, www.GottaSeeHomes.com massage, yoga therapy, holistic bodywork; www.miamivalleyanimalcontrol.com FLORIST • Keri Speck, LMT, deep tissue, pregnancy 319-4291, www.innerlightwellness.net RETAIL SHOPS ART • Glen Garden Gifts, 239 Xenia Ave., & Swedish massage, myofascial release, •Yoga Springs Studio, RYS 200, reiki, 10+ years experience. 767-8483 • Mr. Fub’s Party, 252 Xenia Ave., 767-9430. Registered Yoga School, 108 Dayton St., • YS Arts Council; connecting arts, culture 767-1658 or 1-800-248-1658 • Amy (Thobaben) Spurr, LMT, Springs Award-winning store entertaining for over 767-9300. www.yogasprings.com. & community. www.ysartscouncil.org GARDEN CENTERS Healing Massage, Swedish, pregnancy and 25 years. Toys & more. www.mrfubs.com

deep tissue massage, 374-2699 E Y A N D A R ATTORNEYS • Wickline’s Florist & Garden Center, 1625 L L O U ROOFING V A N I D N. Detroit St. (U.S. 68), Xenia, 372-2461 M T MATTRESSES/FURNITURE A H • Mark J. Babb, criminal defense/traffic, I E Brown Roofing, M • Steve Brown, owner. W E 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, 879-9542, HAIR SERVICES O Design Sleep, 305 N. Walnut St., YS, 17 yrs. in H • chemically-safe, tailor- WEB R T www.markbabb.com L business Local references. 937-605-7224 N D • Selwa’s Hairstyling & Barbershop, made mattresses & platform beds. 108 I • Don Brezine, 879-2261, — 1720 Spillan Rd., 767-1866, call for appts. Dayton St., 767-7567, designsleep.com • The Legendary Roofing Company, — & PRINT [email protected], brezinelaw. member of Better Business Bureau, 937- com HANDYMAN SERVICES MEDIATION 521-0013 DIRECTORY • Barry P. Reich, 322-0891 (office), 767-2859 (home) • David Turner, appliance, electrical, house- • Village Mediation Program, 767-7701 SCHOOLS, PRIVATE RATES hold, computer repair & more, 767-7849 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE/SALES MIDWIVES • The Antioch School, 1160 Corry St., As low as $3.98 per week HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES 767-7642, ages 3½–11 Y S Community Children’s Center, for a bold listing and • Ehman’s Garage, U.S. 68 North, at • Anne Erickson, C.N.M., • • Feminist Health Fund, We help women $2.94 per week for Hustead, 323-2421 30 W. McCreight Ave., Suite 209, nursery school, day care, Corry & with health care expenses. Inquire: P.O. Village Automotive Service, Springfield, 399-6922 Limestone Sts., P.O. Box 42, 767-7236 a standard • diagnostic Box 323, Yellow Springs 45387 services & more, 1455 Xenia Ave., 767-2088, SCHOOLS, PUBLIC listing • Friends Care Community, 150 E. MOVING & STORAGE www.villageautomotiveservice.com Herman St., Yellow Springs, 767-7363, • Yellow Springs Schools, 201 S. Walnut • Rollins Moving & Storage, Agent, BODYTALK www.friendshealthcare.org St., 767-7381 Rates for three months: United Van Lines, 1900 E. Leffel Lane, District Board Office, 767-7381 INSURANCE Springfield, 325-2484 or 800-826-8094 • Standard listing, $38.25* (2 lines) • Sally Ann Roliff, CBP, PaRama BP, Mills Lawn Elem. School, 767-7217 422-0553, [email protected] • Reichley Insurance Agency NEWSPAPERS Y. S. High/McKinney School, 767-7224 • Bold listing, $51.75 * (3 lines) BUILDING RESTORATION 1143 N. Detroit St., Xenia, 372-8033, 2440 SCULPTURE SUPPLIES Additional lines (1–2), $15 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, 429-0655 • Yellow Springs News, 253½ Xenia • Ohio Historic Building Restoration, Ave., P.O. Box 187, 767-7373, Web site: • Sculptor’s Emporium, 305 N. Walnut St., INTERIOR DECOR * IF PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS OF BILLING 937-265-5107, restoringbuildings.com www.ysnews.com Suite D-2, 767-9196 Village Greenery, BURGLAR & FIRE ALARMS • high quality house PAINTING SELF-STORAGE plants, locally handmade planters & 767-7373 • Cooper Security Systems, 732 S. Monroe design consultation, Kings Yard, 767-7900, • Burkland Painting, indoor/outdoor. • Solid Gold Self-Storage, 3820 [email protected] St., Xenia, 372-6438 www.myplantman.com Nick Burkland, 937-532-4983 Springfield-Xenia Rd., 323-9255 PAGE 12 NOVEMBER 24, 2 0 11 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS YELLOW SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL & McKINNEY SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE YSHS BOYS JV/VARSITY BASKETBALL McKINNEY GIRLS BASKETBALL NOVEMBER DECEMBER Tue. 29 Cincinnati Woodward HOME 5:30/7 Thu. 1 Emmanuel Christian HOME 4:30/5:30 (Charity game)† Mon. 12 Emmanuel Christian Away 5/6 DECEMBER Thu. 15 Miami Valley HOME 6:15 Fri. 2 London HOME 4:45/6:15/8 Sat. 17 Dayton Christian HOME 11 a.m. Fri. 9 Troy Christian Away 5/6:30/8+ JANUARY, 2012 Tue. 13 Emmanuel Christian Away 5:30/7 Sat. 7 Northwestern HOME 11:30 a.m. Fri. 16 Miami Valley HOME 4:30/6/7:30 Tue 10 Middletown Christian Away 5:30 Tue. 20 Dayton Christian HOME 4:30/6/7:30 Thu. 12 Xenia Christian HOME 5:30 JANUARY, 2012 Sat. 14 Troy Christian HOME 10/11:15 a.m. Tue. 3 Stivers HOME 4:30/6/7:30 Wed. 18 Greenon Indian Valley HOME 5:30/6:30 Sat. 7 Fisher Catholic - Lancaster, Away 1:30/3 Thu. 26 Middletown Christian HOME 5:30 OH Sat. 28 Troy Christian Away 10/11:15 a.m. Tue. 10 Bishop Ready Away 6/7:30 FEBRUARY Fri. 13 Middletown Christian Away 5:30/7 Thu. 2 Xenia Christian Away 5:30 Sat. 14 Jefferson HOME 5:30/7 Sat. 4 Miami Valley Away 11:30 a.m. Fri. 20 Xenia Christian HOME 5:30/7 Mon. 6 Dayton Christian Away 5:30 Sun 22 Purcell Marion - @ Univ of Away 1:30** Cincinnati Fri. 27 Middletown Christian HOME 5:30/7 YSHS SWIMMING Sat. 28 Bradford Away 6/7:30 DECEMBER FEBRUARY Fri. 16 Shawnee Invite Wittenberg 6:30pm Fri. 3 Xenia Christian Away 5:30/7 JANUARY, 2012 Tue. 7 Dayton Christian Away 5/6:30/8 Sat. 7 Shawnee Classic Wittenberg 6:30pm Fri. 10 Troy Christian HOME 5/6:30/8+ Sun 8 Wayne Invite Wright State 1 Tue. 14 Emmanuel Christian HOME 5:30/7 Sat. 14 Coaches Classic TBA TBA Fri. 17 Miami Valley Away 5/6:30/8 Sun 15 Coaches Classic TBA TBA Sat. 18 Bethel Away 6/7:30 Fri. 20 Kenton Ridge Invite Wittenberg 6:30pm ** Indicates Varsity Only Game; + Indicates Girls Varsity at 6:30 Sat. 28 MBC Championship Beavercreek 6:45pm YMCA FEBRUARY McKINNEY BOYS BASKETBALL Fri. 3 Catholic Central Wittenberg 6:30 DECEMBER 6-11 Sectional Tournament Trotwood TBA Mon. 5 Carroll HOME 5:30/6:30 13-18 District Tournament Miami Univ. TBA Mon. 12 Emmanuel Christian HOME 5:30/6:30 22-25 State Tournament Canton, OH TBA Thu. 15 Miami Valley** HOME 5** Practices will be held at Wittenberg University Sat. 17 Dayton Christian Away 1:30/2:30 JANUARY, 2012 Sat. 7 Northwestern HOME 1/2 TICKET INFORMATION Mon. 9 Middletown Christian HOME 5:30/6:30 SENIOR CITIZENS/ Sat. 14 Troy Christian HOME 12:30/1:45 ADULTS STUDENTS Wed. 18 Greenon (Indian Valley) Away 5:30/6:30 McKinney Events Thu. 19 Xenia Christian Away 5:30/6:30 (All events): ...... $4 ...... $2 Sat. 21 Emmanuel Christian Away 10/11:15 a.m. High School Events Thu. 26 Middletown Christian Away 5:30/6:30 Single varsity game: ...... $5 ...... $3 Sat. 28 Troy Christian Away 12:30/1:45 Double/triple varsity game: ...... $6 ...... $3 FEBRUARY Passes (Whole year): ...... $100 ...... $50 Thu. 2 Xenia Christian HOME 5:30/6:30 Sat. 4 Miami Valley** Away 10 a.m. ** • Passes include all Yellow Springs School home games; Mon. 6 Dayton Christian HOME 5:30/6:30 tournament games are not included. • Students are grades 1–12; senior citizens are 65 and over. YSHS GIRLS BASKETBALL NOVEMBER Mon. 28 Mechanicsburg HOME 6** GENERAL INFORMATION DECEMBER † YSHS Boys basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 29 is a charity Thu. 1 Emmanuel Christian HOME 7 game against Cincinnati Woodward. Proceeds benefit Tue. 6 Bradford HOME 6 ** Simply Women Ohio. Tickets will be $5 for adults Fri. 9 Troy Christian Away 6:30+ and $3 for students. Mon. 12 Emmanuel Christian Away 7:30 Thu. 15 Miami Valley HOME 7:30 Please note all games and times are subject to change. Sat. 17 Dayton Christian HOME 12:30 For the most up-to-date information, see ysnews.com/ Wed. 21 Jefferson Away 6** bulldog-sports-schedule or visit www.yellow-springs.k12. JANUARY, 2012 oh.us and find Calendars under quick links. Wed. 4 Jefferson HOME 6** Tue 10 Middletown Christian Away 7 Thu. 12 Xenia Christian HOME 7 Sat. 14 Middletown High School Away 12 Wed. 18 Greenon HOME 7 Tue 24 Belmont HOME 6** Thu. 26 Middletown Christian HOME 7 Mon. 30 London Away 6:30** FEBRUARY Thu. 2 Xenia Christian Away 7 Sat. 4 Miami Valley Away 1 Mon. 6 Dayton Christian Away 7 Fri. 10 Troy Christian HOME 6:30+ ** Indicates Varsity Only; + Indicates game prior to Varsity Boys Note: McKinney Girls play prior to Varsity unless otherwise noted. THIS PAGE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW. PLEASE SHOW THEM YOUR APPRECIATION. 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