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jail and children services, Anderson said. At the jail, about 80 percent of county felony Candidates address opioid crisis and growth cases involve opioids, he said. To address the crisis, the commissioners By Megan Bachman have purchased a body scanner to prevent drugs from being brought into the jail and The county jail is overflowing. Mental are working with drug treatment profes- health cases are growing in the double sionals to incorporate rehabilitation into the digits annually. The foster care system and design of a new jail. other social services are overloaded. “We know that sitting in jail doesn’t really The opioid epidemic has hit Greene help with an opioid addiction,” Anderson said. County hard, and the elected county com- “We want to help people on the rehab route.” missioners aren’t doing enough to support Dick Gould, who is currently serving those affected by addiction, according to as Greene County Treasurer and is chal- two candidates seeking the Democratic lenging Anderson for the Republican Party nomination for county commissioner nomination, also believes the opioid crisis in the May 8 primary. is affecting many countywide. He would “We know there is a need and [the com- like to streamline the delivery of services missioners] need to do more,” candidate and better manage the county’s resources Susan Lopez of Beavercreek said of the to deal with the crisis. Some organizations opioid crisis this week. overlap and those affected by addiction are As the commissioners begin planning for unaware of what the county may offer. ALL PHOTOS SUBMITTED; FAR RIGHT PHOTO BY FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS a new jail, Lopez, a program manager at a “The county could become a clearing- family resource center in Bellbrook, has At left, Incumbent Greene County Commissioner Alan G. Anderson and the three candidates vying for that position: serving house for information — so many people been attending commission meetings and Greene County Treasurer Dick Gould, who is challenging Anderson in the Republican primary; physician Steven Bujenovic and Susan don’t know where to turn,” Gould said. encouraging a focus on rehabilitation. Lopez, program manager at a family resource center in Bellbrook, who are opposing each other in the Democratic primary. “It costs three to five times less to do a New approaches to county issues year of treatment than a year of jail,” Lopez hospitals “don’t want to do it — there is no missioner elected to the office more than job and family services, children services, The three candidates opposing or wish- said. “If you’re just going to incarcerate money in it,” he said. 30 years. Although the county is majority regional planning, engineering, soil and ing to challenge Anderson each said they someone and they don’t get the treatment, “For treatment we have to refer them to Republican, both candidates feel at least water conservation and more. would bring something new the commis- they will funnel back.” TCN [behavioral health services], but it one of the commission’s three seats should But incumbent Alan Anderson, a Repub- sion. They also discussed the challenges Lopez’s Democratic opponent, Steve takes two or three days to get in,” Bujenovic represent the minority party. And both lican seeking the nomination to run for his they see facing the county and how they Bujenovic of Yellow Springs, would also said. “During that time they go back to drugs, believe they would add balance to the fourth term, said the commission has taken would solve them. Anderson defended his devote additional resources to treating because they can’t tolerate that period.” board, currently comprised of two busi- the opioid crisis seriously and is already record and accomplishments. those addicted to opioids. So Bujenovic envisions developing a nessmen and one lawyer. working to combat it. The current makeup of the commission, A physician at a Dayton free clinic, Buje- mobile treatment lab and new transporta- Greene County Commissioners serve four- “Greene County is as much the center of which also includes Tom Koogler and novic sees many patients struggling with tion options to get those addicted to the year terms, command a $75,000 annual salary the opioid crisis as anywhere,” said Ander- Bob Glaser, lacks a financial professional, drug addiction. But though they can iden- services they need. and manage a budget of around $50 million. son, a Xenia attorney who represented the according to Gould, a CPA with a back- tify those who are addicted, neither he nor In filling the one open seat in the Novem- They oversee the budgets of all county agen- Village of Yellow Springs from the early ground in real estate and accounting. his colleagues in the emergency rooms of ber general election, Lopez and Bujenovic cies including the courts, sheriff’s office, 1980s until the mid-90s. The impact is being local hospitals can begin treatment because hope to become the first Democratic com- parks and recreation, animal control, coroner, felt primarily in two county agencies — the CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 How will you vote on levy? By Diane Chiddister and to school leaders, the hybrid project was its Carol Simmons response to the community’s preference to make facility changes in stages. How are you voting May 8 on the school For this story, the News attempted to facilities levy? gather a balance of opinions on the upcom- Last week the News spoke to about two ing vote across a range of demographic dozen villagers representing a cross-sec- groups. While opinions differed, villagers tion of the community about how they plan expressed common threads regarding the to vote on the upcoming school facilities levy experience. Some expressed discom- levy. The levy seeks to raise nearly $18.5 fort at feeling conflicted about how to vote million for a facility rebuild/renovation on a school levy, since they consider them- project for Yellow Springs High School/ selves longtime school supporters. McKinney School. “I’m on the fence and it’s uncomfort- The May 8 vote follows a year-long able,” Amy Harper of Community Solutions process that began early in 2017. In March said last week. of that year, school leaders presented to Along with indecision, many villagers the community several options for school spoke regretfully about the level of rancor building upgrades. After two public meet- they perceive surrounding this levy cam- ings that spring, the architect contracted paign. to make initial designs of the options, Mike “It’s been very polarizing,” said longtime Ruetschle of Ruetschle Architects, stated to villager Kate Anderson. “In my time here, school board members that a community I’ve never seen anything like it before.” preference appeared to have emerged, One villager, who moved to town five and that the preference was for a new K-12 years ago, asked to remain anonymous due building, at a cost of $32 million. to the controversy surrounding the cam- At that point, some villagers expressed paign. An IT specialist, he blames the role concern that the process was moving too of social media for some of the acrimony. fast. Over the summer, the district added “Social media amplifies the conflict,” he three more “community pulse” meetings to said. “We express things online more easily look at facility options, during which many than we would face to face.” PHOTO BY MEGAN BACHMAN expressed concern over the $32 million But he feels strongly that however vil- Tamika Mallory, co-president of the Women’s March, stands in front of a projected photograph of Coretta Scott King, Antioch price tag for the project. In the fall, a survey lagers stand on the levy issue, they should alumna. Mallory gave a talk at Antioch College on April 26, the day after she received the second annual Coretta Scott King Legacy of 300 potential village voters made clear treat each other with respect. Award. She told the audience that the struggle for civil rights continues and that fighting systemic racism is everyone’s responsibility. that the $32 million project was unpopular; “Whether people say yea or nay, they more than 80 percent said they would vote should be respected for their position,” he against it. said. Women’s March co-founder Tamika Mallory— In December the board approved an alternative project, a hybrid building/reno- Elders for and against vating of YSHS/McKinney School, with a Yellow Springs has a large percentage of Mills Lawn upgrade tabled to a later date. elders, and many live on the fixed income Struggle against racism continues To fund the project, the board approved of Social Security. For those people whose placing on the May ballot a 4.7-mill prop- incomes remain static, the increasing costs By Megan Bachman inaugural prize went to Eleanor Holmes “If you wanted to know, you could erty tax levy and 0.25 percent income tax Norton, a 1960 graduate of Antioch who was know,” Mallory said. increase, to raise $18.5 million. According CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “Struggle is a never ending process. Free- a longtime civil rights activist and politician. Mallory also advised white people and dom is never really won, you earn it and win Mila Cooper, director of the Coretta Scott others with privilege not to expect other it in every generation.”— Coretta Scott King King Center at Antioch, said Mallory was people to solve racism and injustice in Evoking the words of the late Coretta chosen because the 37-year-old New York general. Scott King, Tamika Mallory, co-president native is a fearless and selfless young activist “We should use those same things that YSTC’s theatrical ‘collage’ of the Women’s March, in town to accept and the Women’s March she now co-leads is qualify us as some of the most elite in By Carol Simmons shape the individual poems into a cohesive an award in the Antioch College graduate’s an “amazing group that we wanted to honor.” our society to be why we are the biggest whole applicable to a stage setting. name, told an audience that fighting sys- “She is very outspoken and I admire her threat to injustice,” Mallory said. It started with a collection of poems. The result is a multimedia piece that temic racism is everyone’s obligation. consistency in terms of speaking out on Mallory asked white people to start Well, the writing was inspired by life; but spans the course of a day and night, both “That was the light bulb — it’s on me,” issues that matter to her and our commu- the conversations on race with family the poems, composed over a span of about literally and metaphorically, according Mallory said of King’s words. nity,” Cooper said. members, coworkers and community four years, are the basis of an original the- to producer Thomas. The piece involves The struggle against social injustice to Despite her age, Mallory is an accom- members that black people cannot have atrical work debuting here next week when “about nine performers,” Pitstick said. which King referred is perpetual, Mallory plished activist, having started working at without fear of retribution. Such conver- The Yellow Springs Theater Company It begins with the physical act of waking added, enjoining attendees gathered in the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Net- sations may be uncomfortable for whites presents “when heart beats…,” written and up, and the first half of the production fol- Antioch’s South Gym on April 26 to step up work at age 15 and moving up to become but are part of a proactive strategy needed directed by Colton Pitstick. lows through a variety of daytime activities. and do more to combat racism. the group’s youngest executive director at to combat systems of oppression. She Performances will be 8 p.m. Wednesday “The second half is like a really long “In this day and age, corporations and 28. She has also advised the Obama Admin- urged people to organize their families through Saturday, May 9–12, at First Pres- night,” Thomas said, her voice adding local police departments have become as istration on gun control legislation, accord- and communities. byterian Church. stress to ‘really long night’ as she extended dangerous as the lynch mob with their ing to her website. “Instead of being reactive, the offensive Pitstick, 25, said he began writing poems her arms wide to suggest a broad interpre- white hoods,” Mallory said. “Instead of Also honored at an April 25 Dayton lun- strategy is to organize our local communi- about his experiences and state of mind tation of the concept. Emmett Till we have Stephon Clark. Instead cheon were Antioch assistant professor of ties,” Mallory said, especially ahead of in the years after graduating from Yellow The staging takes various forms, with of mass lynchings we have mass shootings. history Kevin McGruder; Shondale Atkin- midterm elections in November. Springs High School in 2012. Of the dozens single or multiple performers acting out the And the struggle stays the same over and son-Dorise of The Mustard Seed Founda- In the audience, Mallory’s words reso- of poems penned during an emotionally narrative or expressing the text through over again and we have the responsibility of tion; Lela Klein of Greater Dayton Union nated with Felicia Chappelle, who was tumultuous time, 15 make up the arc of the movement. Sometimes the text is por- winning it in every single generation.” Co-Op Initiative; and Amaha Sellassie of impressed with the speaker’s “generosity, play, Pitstick said. trayed by the actors’ dialogue, sometimes Mallory urged listeners to educate them- the Dayton Human Relations Council. A intelligence, fortitude, tolerance and hon- An active member of the local theater it is recited while the performers create selves on the current manifestations of student award was presented to Alyssa esty,” she wrote in a message. company who has appeared in multiple the scene. racism — including police brutality, mass Navarette, a third-year Antioch student, “When she spoke, so clearly and so productions and written short works for the Or sometimes it’s danced. incarceration and economic inequality — before Mallory’s talk. bravely, I knew I had no more excuses,” company’s annual show of 10-minute plays, Choreographed movement and dance embrace intersectionality in the women’s Several times throughout her talk, Mal- she wrote. Pitstick said he started thinking about turn- are a significant element of the production, rights movement and organize their fami- lory directed her words to white audience MJ Gentile found Mallory “fierce and ing his poems into a theatrical piece about Pitstick said. lies and communities for political change. members and specifically to white women, engaging,” Gentile was encouraged to two-and-a-half years ago. Victoria Walters and Thomas serve “Sitting on the sidelines is part of the asking them to do their own research and step up and have more conversations with “I had gone to Miriam (Eckenrode Saari, as the show’s choreographers, though problem,” Mallory said. not lean on people of color to educate them other white people about racism. a YSTC founder) with all these poems I Thomas pointed to Walters as the primary Mallory spoke a day after receiving the about issues of race. “I left feeling energized and compelled had, and said, ‘I think I may have some- person responsible. second annual Coretta Scott King Legacy “It is extremely tiring for us as people by the urgency of the situation to find ways thing here,” Pitstick recalled following a The choreography helps “bring out the Award for her outspoken activism on social of color to be consistently explaining and to disrupt the racist fabric of this society rehearsal last weekend. emotions” of the poems, Walters said last justice issues and role as one of the four educating and bringing folks along while we’re all entangled in,” Gentile said. “She read through them and said, ‘There week. co-founders of the Women’s March on we are fighting for our lives — it’s a lot of Heidi Eastman, who co-facilitates a could be, but not yet.’” “It’s added a unique element,” Pitstick Washington on January 21, 2017, the largest work,” Mallory said. Denying that racism book discussion group for white people So he got to work, consulting with Ecken- affirmed. single-day protest in U.S. history, accord- persists or feigning ignorance is disingenu- rode Saari — who serves as a producer of ing to the U.K. Independent. Last year the ous, Mallory added. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 the production along with Ali Thomas — to CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

IN THIS CALENDAR; REMINDERS ...... 2 COMMUNITY FORUM ...... 4–9 NEW STORE: ROSE AND SAL; ART EVENTS ... 12 CLASSIFIEDS; POLICE REPORT ...... 14, 15 ISSUE: IN & AROUND; MUSIC, SPIRITUAL EVENTS ...... 3 ARTIST ‘INSPIRED BY NATURE’ ...... 12 GLEN, LIBRARY EVENTS; OBITUARIES ...... 13 SCHOOLS; BULLDOG SPORTS ...... 16 ysnews.com PAGE 2 M AY 3, 2018 COMMUNITY CALENDAR • T HIS WEEK YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

A LISTING OF COMMUNITY EVENTS REMINDERS C OMMUNITY CALENDAR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ( =FEE) Bradshaw to speak at Dharma Center The Community Calendar Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30–9 p.m., United Community presentation on YSHS ser- The YS Dharma Center invites the com- is also available online at Methodist Church. vice learning trip to Peru, 6:30–8 p.m., munity to a talk by Rebecca Bradshaw, ysnews.com/community-calendar. YSHS cafeteria. entitled “Four Faces of Compassion,” on SUNDAY, MAY 6 Thursday, May 3, 8 p.m., at the Dharma THURSDAY, MAY 3 Vipassana meditation, 8 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Justice System Task Force, 7 p.m., Bryan Ctr. Center. Bradshaw is a guiding teacher at Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Early meeting for worship, 8:30 a.m., YS the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, YS Strings rehearsal, 7 p.m., Senior Ctr. Ctr. Friends Meeting, Rockford Chapel. Mass., and her teaching explores the Early dementia support group, 10–11:30 Sunday school, 9:15 a.m., First Baptist Heart Rhythm Meditation, 7–8 p.m., convergence of love and wisdom. All are Les Prether · 937-536-8022 · Local a.m., Antioch University Midwest. Church. House of AUM. welcome to attend. For more information, [email protected] XX/LoveYourLandscapeInc “Yoga with Joyce Reena,” 1:30 p.m., Adult and children’s religious education, Odd Fellows mtg., 7:15 p.m., lodge. visit www.ysdharma.org. Senior Ctr. 9:30 a.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., United Last contra dance of season slated Methodist Church. Very beginner Spanish, 2:45 p.m., Senior Church school, 9:30 a.m., Central Chapel YS Contra Dance will hold its last dance Ctr. great rm. A.M.E. Church. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 of the season on Sunday, May 6, 2–5 p.m., Anime Club, 4–5 p.m., library. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., United Method- Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Beginning Spanish class, 4–5 p.m., ist Church. Ctr. meeting house. The dance will feature live Senior Ctr. great rm. Adult, youth and children’s First Day Needlework group, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. music, and no partners are necessary; the “Planner Enthusiasts Unite!” 6–8 p.m., School, 10 a.m., YS Friends Meeting, dancing is similar to square dancing, but Rise and shine exercise, 10:30 a.m., library. Rockford Chapel. contra dancers consider it to be “easier Senior Ctr. 767-7671 • www.littleart.com Tai Chi Chuan class, 6:30 p.m., Senior Worship, 10:30 a.m., First Presbyterian — and more fun!” All dances are taught, Baby song and rhyme time, 10:30–11:30 Ctr. great rm. Church. walked and called. Children are welcome. 247 Xenia Avenue a.m., library. Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., “Let It Overflow,” 10:30 a.m., United Meth- Suggested donation is $5. For more infor- Seated volleyball, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. mation, contact Nancy Lineburgh at 330- GENERAL ADMISSION: Rockford Chapel. odist Church. $9 General; $7.50 Seniors & Kids, 618-0892 or [email protected]. Patient and caregiver support group “Bail Reform: A Civil Liberties Briefing,” Senior lunch, noon, Senior Ctr. College Students w/valid photo ID; Live jazz, noon–2 p.m., Emporium. $7 Matinees and Bargain Tuesday evenings mtg., 7 p.m., Senior Ctr. 10:30 a.m., UUF. Community talk on YSHS Peru trip Human Relations Commission, 7 p.m., Worship service, 10:45 a.m., First Baptist Dancing with Parkinson’s, 2 p.m., Senior YSHS students recently returned from a FINDING YOUR FEET Bryan Ctr. Church. Ctr. service-learning trip to Peru, and are eager Suicide survivor group, 7 p.m., Presby- Worship service, 11 a.m., Central Chapel Weight training, 3 p.m., Senior Ctr. to share their experiences with the village. terian Church lounge. A.M.E. Church. Advanced Spanish conversation group, 4 A community presentation on the trip — Open mic, 7 p.m., Spirited Goat Cof- Mass, 11:15 a.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. p.m., Senior Ctr. great rm. originally scheduled to be held on April 18 — will be held Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 p.m., feehouse. Meeting for worship, 11:15 a.m., YS Arts and Culture Commission, 5:30 p.m., in the YSHS cafeteria. All are welcome to Friends Meeting, Rockford Chapel. Bryan Ctr. Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma come out and learn more about the work Ctr. “Intro to Mah Jongg,” 1:30–3:30 p.m., Bible study, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist PG- 13 the students did and what they learned Rebecca Bradshaw presents “Four Faces library. Church. during their travels. 111 min of Compassion,” 8 p.m., Dharma Ctr. Shakespeare Reading Group, 1:30–3 p.m., Mass, 6 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. Assisted Living Mtg. Rm., Friends Care. FRIDAY, MAY 4 Mid-week worship, 6 p.m., First Baptist YS Contra Dance, 2–5 p.m., UUF meeting “A simple, touching story that is sweetly, Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Church. house. Mulch help needed undemandingly entertaining.” —TIME OUT Ctr. Weight Watchers, 6 p.m., Antioch Col- A Course in Miracles, 3–4 p.m., Friends lege library. The YS Tree Committee will offer two FR SA SU MO TU WE TH Qi gong, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. Care Assisted Living dining rm. volunteer opportunities for spring mulching 5/4 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 “Piecework for Peace,” 10 a.m.–noon, Andrew Calhoun, 7 p.m., Glen Helen Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Ctr. in the village on Fridays, May 4 and 11. On — 1:00 — — — — — Emporium. Building. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., First Pres- May 4, volunteers will meet at the Corry — 4:00 — — — — — Free Heartfulness Meditation, 10:15 Craft night, 6–7:30 p.m., library. 7:00 — 7:00 7:00— 7:00 — byterian Church. Street parking lot beside the MTFR station at a.m., House of AUM. Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. 6:30 p.m. Volunteers will split into two work Preschool story time, 10:30–11:30 a.m., MONDAY, MAY 7 Agnostic AA, 6:30–7:30 p.m., UUF meet- teams to add mulch to the trees on the bike library. Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Ctr. ing house. HELD OVER! path and add mulch from Xenia Avenue to Tai Chi, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. Rise and shine exercise, 10:30 a.m., Senior NAMI Connection Recovery mtg., 6:30–8 the Riding Center. No experience is neces- ISLE OF DOGS Sign language, 12:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Ctr. p.m., Bryan Ctr. art rm. sary, and volunteers are asked to bring work Meditation techniques class, 1:30 p.m., Seated volleyball, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma gloves — and to invite family and friends. Senior Ctr. great rm. Senior lunch, noon, Senior Ctr. Ctr. On May 11, volunteers will meet at 6:30 p.m. to weed and mulch around trees in the “Moving to Heal,” 2:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Beginner Mahjong, 1:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Intro to meditation class, 7:45–9 p.m., Lloyd Kennedy Arboretum in Ellis Park; YS Tree Committee volunteer mulching, “Yoga with Joyce Reena,” 1:30 p.m., Senior Dharma Ctr. the arboretum is located on the southwest Ctr. 6:30 p.m., Corry St. beside MTFR. YSTC presents “When Heart Beats,” 8 side of the pond. Volunteers are asked to PG Street of Dreams Trio, 6:30–10 p.m., Weight training, 3 p.m., Senior Ctr. p.m., First Presbyterian Church. bring work gloves and weeding tools. Emporium. Village Council executive session, 6 p.m., 101 min Full moon hike, 8:30–10 p.m., Trailside The rain date for both events is Friday, Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., Bryan Ctr. Museum. May 18. For more information, visit www. Rockford Chapel. “Make Surrealistic Art Without Using facebook.com/ystreecommittee. “One of Wes Anderson’s best movies…. Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Graphics Software,” 6–7:30 p.m., library. THURSDAY, MAY 10 You can feel the love radiating off of Ctr. Beginner Bridge lessons, 6:30 p.m., Senior Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma this movie, like a hug from your own Country Provisions, 10 p.m., Peach’s Ctr. Ctr. NAMI groups meet beloved pet.” —IGN “Yoga with Joyce Reena,” 1:30 p.m., Grill. Miami Township Board of Trustees mtg., The National Alliance on Mental Illness Senior Ctr. FR SA SU MO TU WE TH Paul’s Apartment, 11 p.m., Peach’s Grill. 7 p.m., Township offices. Clark, Greene and Madison counties will 5/4 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 Village Council mtg., 7 p.m., Bryan Ctr. Community food pantry open, 2–4 p.m., offer two free and confidential support ——————— SATURDAY, MAY 5 United Methodist Church. “Make It Count for the Birds,” 5:30 Rosary, 7 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. groups in the village in May. The Family 4:00 — 4:00 — — — — Very beginner Spanish, 2:45 p.m., Senior Support group, for those who love someone a.m.–7 p.m., Glen Helen. Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Ctr. — 7:00 — —— — 7:00 Ctr. great rm. with a mental illness, meets on the second Zen meditation, 7:30 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Bible study, 7:15 p.m., United Methodist “Paws to Read,” 3–4 p.m., library. Thursday of the month, May 10, 7–8:30 YS Farmers Market, 8 a.m.–noon, Kings Church. Community Band, 7:30–9 p.m., YSHS Beginning Spanish class, 4–5 p.m., p.m. The Connection Recovery meeting, for DAYTON JEWISH FILM FEST Yard. those living with a mental illness, will meet band rm. Senior Ctr. great rm. Greene visitation, 9:30–11:30 a.m., St. on the second and fourth Wednesdays, May Great Books mtg., 6:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. BYE BYE GERMANY Paul Catholic Church. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., United 9 and 23, 6:30–8 p.m. Both groups meet in Shabbat services, 10 a.m., Rockford Methodist Church. Tai Chi Chuan class, 6:30 p.m., Senior the art room at the John Bryan Community Ctr. great rm. Chapel. TUESDAY, MAY 8 Center. Other Family Support and Connec- Overeaters Anonymous, 11 a.m., Friends Election polls open, 6:30 a.m., Antioch Taste of Mystery Book Club, 6:30 p.m., tion Recovery meetings can be found at Care. University Midwest. library. www.namicgm.org, or call 322-5600. Greene Funeral Mass, noon, St. Paul Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., NR Catholic Church. Sunrise meditation, 9 a.m., 215 Park Rockford Chapel. Benefit for Blues Fest 101 min Peace vigil, noon–1 p.m., corner of Xenia Meadows. Board of Education mtg., 7 p.m., Mills Lawn. The AACW and Omega Music will host Ave. and Limestone St. Qi Gong, 1 p.m., Senior Ctr. a “Backyard Blues” series event on Satur- Suicide survivor group, 7 p.m., Presby- “…a deeply felt yet unsentimental, often Mah Jongg, noon–5 p.m., Senior Ctr. “Board Games Galore!” 3–4 p.m., library. day, May 5, 6–10 p.m., at 318 E. Fifth St. in wry look at a group of Jewish friends — “Guardians of the Glen,” 1–3 p.m., Trail- Beginning German class, 3:30 p.m., Senior terian Church lounge. Dayton. The event is a fundraiser for the all Nazi-era survivors — who, in 1946 side Museum. Ctr. Open mic, 7 p.m., Spirited Goat Cof- 20th anniversary celebration of the AACW Frankfurt, unite to sell high-end linens to “Meet the Ducklings,” 1–3 p.m., Trail- “Witnessing Whiteness,” 5 p.m., Senior feehouse. Blues, Jazz and Gospel Fest. The evening raise the funds to emigrate to America.” side Museum. Ctr. Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma will begin with spoken word performance —L.A. TIMES YS Repair Cafe, 1–4 p.m., Antioch Sculp- Intro to Heart Rhythm Meditation, 6–7 Ctr. artists, followed by blues, bluegrass and Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. ture Annex. p.m., House of AUM. NAMI Family Support mtg., 7–8:30 p.m., jazz tunes. A raffle drawing will be held each hour. For more information, contact $9 ADULT • $8 STUDENT “Understanding Islam,” 3–4 p.m., library. Spring work days, 6–8 p.m., Antioch Farm, Bryan Ctr. art rm. Chubby Howard and His Classic Country Antioch College. YSTC presents “When Heart Beats,” 8 Karen Patterson at 716-0377 or Omega Music at 275-9949. Band, 7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House. Odd Fellows dinner, 6:30 p.m., lodge. p.m., First Presbyterian Church. The best place to watch a movie, together. Repair Cafe returns Get E-MAIL UPDATES Subscribe at www.littleart.com TELL US ABOUT IT. The YS Repair Cafe will return on Satur- e ysnews.com/submissions day, May 5, 1–4 p.m., in the Antioch Sculp- ! 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* * * 233 XENIA LUNCH & LIVE JAZZ • WEDNESDAYS NOON-2pm 767-7077 Mary Fahrenbruck has been rehearsal CHESS & PIZZA • MONDAYS 5:15-6:30pm accompanist and will be playing in the orches- tra for the Dayton Playhouse’s production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid.” Based on the tale by Hans Christian Anderson, the produc- tion showcases the music of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman and the well-loved YELLOW SPRINGS Piano students of Cammy Dell Grote performed in the last studio musicale their story from the legendary animated Disney teacher will host prior to pushing the pause button after 40 years of teaching. She will be film. Performances will be given Fridays and ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN traveling with her husband, Jim, while he consults and teaches during his retirement. Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m., May This year’s student pianists participated in studio musicales, students-only musicales, 4–20, at The Dayton Playhouse. Dayton Clavier Club and the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs’ Festival. Students pictured: back row, left to right — Luka Sage-Frabotta, Mateen Sajabi, Selah * * * Griffin; middle row — Tiger Collins, Henry Smith-Heston, Grayson Horn, Sylvie The Yellow Springs Brass Quintet will Pierson; first row —Sanaa Chappelle, Theo Collins, Noah Horn, Luka Rao and perform a concert at Grace Evangelical Orion Sage-Frabotta; not pictured — Elsa Girard. Church on Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m., to benefit the Oromo Church in Columbus, a rapidly growing Ethiopian congregation of SPIRITUAL EVENTS the North American Lutheran Church. The concert will include African-American spiri- • The YS Friends Meeting will meet at The monthly potluck lunch will be held fol- tuals, other sacred music and traditional 8:30 a.m. for early worship on Sunday, May lowing the program; those attending are jazz. The church is located at 1801 Saint 6, at Rockford Chapel. At 10 a.m., the adult asked to bring a generous dish to share. Paris Pike in Springfield. First Day School class will meet to explore • The United Methodist Church will the topic of spiritual mentors. At the same meet for worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, time, the children’s First Day School class May 6. The sermon will be “Let It Over- E-EDITION? will learn “The Mary Fisher Story,” using flow,” based on the scripture, Psalm 23. The perfect gift for someone far away. the “Faith and Play” Quaker lessons. Meet- Communion will be served. All are wel- Subscribe ysnews.com/e-edition. ing for Worship will begin at 11:15 a.m., and come. will be followed by a potluck lunch. All are • The Body Gathering in YS will be welcome. giving away a “mommy makeover” for • On Sunday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m., at the Mother’s Day. YS moms are invited to First Presbyterian Church, Pastor Aaron send in stories of the best village moms — Public Notice — Saari will begin a three-month series pair- they know, and two of those moms will win ing biblical prison literature with the prison prizes: the grand prize is a new outfit of the writings of Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Diet- winner’s choice from a local store, a new SPRING rich Bonhoeffer, Dr. Martin Luther King hairstyle and a massage. The runner-up will Participate in a Thanks to the work of Jr., and more. Communion will be served receive a gift card for dinner and flowers. CLEAN-UP WEEK the YS Active Trans- and the adult choir will sing. The church To nominate moms, visit www.thebody- community invites all to “come as you are: wonderfully gathering.org/mommy-makeover. BEGINS portation Committee, made and radically loved.” • The First Baptist Church will celebrate mapping event the Village of Yellow • On Sunday, May 6, the topic at the Uni- its 155th church anniversary on Sunday, tarian Universalist Fellowship program will May 20, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The guest MON., MAY 7 that will help Springs received a grant be “Bail Reform: A Civil Liberties Briefing,” speaker will be Dr. Clarence Bunch, pastor from the Ohio Depart- beginning at 10:30 a.m. Ebony Speakes- of the First Zion Baptist Church in James- VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS shape the Active Hall, a board member of the Ohio ACLU, town. Music will be provided by the First ment of Transportation/ will discuss the history of cash bail and the Zion Baptist Church Choir. Refreshments During the week of May 7–11, Transportation Ohio Department of ACLU’s recommendations for reasonable will be served after the service. All are household items large and small that and achievable reforms to end this practice. welcome. are placed at the curb with your regu- Plan! Health that covers the lar trash pick-up will be removed for free by Rumpke. This service is for full cost to complete an MUSIC THIS WEEK Village solid waste customers only. active transportation If you have any general questions, BIKE/WALK plan for our community. Jazz tunes at the Emporium German food outside the opera house from please call 767-7202 x221. Street of Dreams trio will perform jazz 5 p.m. until the start of the show. TO SCHOOL The goal of this tunes at the Emporium on Friday, May 4, RUMPKE BULK ITEMS 6:30–10 p.m., during the weekly wine and Calhoun to perform RULES: DAY initiative is to develop a beer tasting. Admission is free. Folk singer, songwriter and founder of Chi- high quality integrated cago’s Waterbug Records, Andrew Calhoun, • GLASS – must be broken out of at Paul’s Apartment to reunite for show will perform Wednesday, May 9, 7 p.m., in the window frames, shower doors, surface transportation storm doors, etc. by customer Paul’s Apartment will play a reunion Glen Helen Building. Donations will be taken system that contributes show on Friday, May 4, at Peach’s Grill. at the door. For more information, email jber- • CONSTRUCTION ITEMS – Mills Lawn School Country Provisions will open the show at [email protected] or call 971-8477. 6 cans of construction or 2 full to improved quality 10 p.m., and Paul’s Apartment will play at hoppers is the limit Wednesday, May 9, of life for Villagers by 11 p.m. The full original band — including • FREON CONTAINING UNITS promoting safety, rec- Donna Lynn, coming from California, and – Freon must be removed from 8:30–10:30 a.m. Brian Kelley, from Colorado — will be on item by customer reation, environmental stage to play together. There is no cover charge for the event. • MATTRESSES – should be sustainability, health, wrapped and marked/the frame equity/inclusion and Country sounds at Clifton Opera House broken to indicate the presence of • Another community Chubby Howard and His Classic Country bed bugs mapping event on economic development. NutritioN CouNseliNg Band will take the stage at the Clifton Opera Wednesday, May 23, House on Saturday, May 5, beginning at 7:30 One of our four registered Limbs and brush, as well as old Please get involved tires, are not accepted by Rumpke. 7–9 p.m. at the p.m. Howard is a hall of fame steel guitar dietitians can help you meet in this process to help player and radio talk show host. Admission your health goals! Please visit www.co.greene.oh.us Yellow Springs Brewery is $12. 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Enon Rd. • 937.206.1131 PAGE 4 M AY 3, 2018 COMMUNITY FORUM YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS EDITORIAL Right ship, vote no School environment fails kids The school board, the committee and people voting for the Yellow Springs school Yellow Springs is a wonderful place to based policy and promote scientific reason. No vote is responsible vote levy are on a sinking ship. live. Its desirability, and our past approaches The science is clear on this issue: if we want We, the people voting “no,” are trying to to protect what makes Yellow Springs spe- to reduce economic inequality and break In the memory of this editor, the Yellow Springs News has always backed stay afloat! cial, have unfortunately also served to drive the cycle of poverty in our community, school levies. But on May 8, the most responsible vote appears to be no. H-E-L-P, H-E-L-P, just vote “no.” up the costs of life here. Among all the our number one priority must always be The most important reason is affordability. Many of us know people — Susan Dykstra Bothwell factors influencing affordability, however, improving educational opportunities. struggling to pay the increasing costs of living here. Perhaps those people class of 1963 our village must place the education of our The levy plan is the result of extensive are us. This levy would add a substantial tax increase to upgrade one of our children as its top priority. public participation over more than a year, two public schools. A second, similar levy for Mills Lawn will likely be put A study by Penn State published in March including community forums and work- identified investing in public education as shops. The initial ideas were dramatically on the ballot within a few years. This is too much financial burden for local Need to work the strongest approach to reducing income reshaped due to this positive interchange, taxpayers. inequality, increasing economic mobility, resulting in a plan that balances the needs Recent demographic data makes clear the ways the village has changed within resources and reducing drop-out rates. The research- of our students with the needs of our village. in recent decades. As housing and living costs rose, Yellow Springs grew Disagreeing with a point of view is not a ers stated conclusively that poor school Our schools were built decades before older and whiter. We lost many from the African-American, working class “confusing voice.” Understanding that our quality leads to a cascade of economic and modern tornado safety standards, security schools are a part of the community and, as social consequences for a community. ratings, the Americans with Disabilities and artistic communities that helped make Yellow Springs unique. We have We are a village that stands for social jus- Act, or ADA, and 21st-century technology. fewer young families. Passing this tax is likely to accelerate this trend. such, concerns of how the schools propose to spend the resources of the community is tice, economic equality, sustainability, and They are a monument to inefficient energy Still, passing this levy could have been the responsible choice had the not blaming the school board for the limits local economies. We believe in evidence- usage. We cannot repair our way to a solu- process, and the proposal, been different. When the community balked at on those resources. No one discounts the tion, it requires whole-building restructur- the scope and cost of an initial $32 million K-12 plan, the district substituted importance of having excellent schools. ing. Educational environments matter for Plan B, the current plan, addressing facility needs in two phases rather There are different paths to arrive at that learning outcomes, and our current envi- goal. To place the schools in a vacuum Prioritize schools ronment is woefully failing our children. than one, but no less ambitious and even more costly in the long run. The Vote “yes” for Yellow Springs on May board didn’t focus on the current plan until December, only a little over four without addressing the community at large We support the renovation/construction is a grave mistake. 8. And from this point we must tackle the months ago. This is not enough time to engage the community in a huge at McKinney/YSHS because pushing this issue of affordability in our village with The village is facing many challenges, further down the road means that the teach- construction project that will likely add financial strain to many households. and our schools must address these chal- equal fervor and attention to evidence. ers and students must continue to endure —Jason Clark And a lack of engagement between the school board and community has lenges as a member of the community. studying in a facility which was deteriorat- undermined this process. Yes, the board listened for months to community Blindly supporting the current funding pro- ing even when our kids attended five–nine input, finally pivoting away from the K-12 plan. But the board has never posal without viewing the village problems years ago. Our kids told us of being able to is short-sighted. Limited housing equals engaged with villagers, nor with each other, around the pros and cons of peer down the inside of walls, feeling like limited students; narrow tax base equals Board listened this most recent proposal. There’s also been a puzzling resistance to getting they were in a third-world country (in the high cost of living. Sharpen your pencils double-wide). We have talked to numerous About a year or so ago, there was a big a second, independent assessment of facility needs. It’s only reasonable to and work within the resources that the teachers who tell us of chronic issues. push about buying a farm west of the high do so, since the OFCC, which conducted the first assessment, has a clear community has for a sustainable plan not a The plan has been worked so that it meets school to prevent it being developed for bias toward building new schools rather than refurbishing older ones. neat shiny object. the most important needs — though not all houses. More houses means more people Villagers know that the school facilities need fixing. The McKinney —Les Gilford those desired, such as a performance space to help pay for a levy. Now, many letters in “shoebox” has to go. Roofs need repair. A security vestibule at the YSHS — and does the most for the money. It has the newspaper request voting against the entrance appears a prudent — and not costly — upgrade in an age of school School buildings been designed to serve the needs for good school levy because it will be too expensive learning space, health, safety and long-term to live in Yellow Springs. The school board shooter anxiety. Other systems likely need upgrades too. Most villagers practicality. We hope that the community did listen to the people of Yellow Springs want to support — to pay for — reasonable changes. But they’re not at all falling apart can rally around this effort to support our and changed from proposing a new K–12 convinced that those fixes should cost $18.5 million, or that this is the best, I am a seventh-grade student at McKin- schools, teachers and students, since they school at Mills Lawn to replacing only most reasonable plan. ney Middle School. I’m writing to say that are truly the heart of Yellow Springs. older parts and “temporary” trailers at the It’s important to recognize that those on all sides of this issue care about we need a new school building. Please vote “yes” for the schools, for our high school. This is not the least expensive schools. The six pages of letters in this issue, a News record, shows that One of the biggest reasons for me is that children and their families, for the teachers option, but it is probably the most cost- and staff, for our town. Yellow Springs has effective option. Delaying the decision will caring. As others have said in these pages, a “no” vote for the school levy there will be a better lunch system. I once waited 15 minutes in line until I got food. always considered a good education to be probably only cost more money. I hope is not a vote against children. It’s not a vote against education. Rather, it’s a By that time I barely had time to eat it. If we one our highest priorities. Let’s keep it that that everyone can find a way to vote for the vote against this specific plan. And it’s a vote for community — for a com- had a new building, there would be a more way. school levy. munity made strong not only by its schools, but by the vibrant mix of its efficient way, like having two lines. Also, —Dan and Libby Rudolf —Wilford Simon people, black and white, rich and poor, old and young. the new building would provide a space for —Diane Chiddister people to use local food and cook lunches so they will be fresh! That sounds a whole lot better than what we have now. Finally, All kids need better school the whole middle school is crammed into I will be voting “yes” for the school YS in the past. H MAY 8 ELECTION INFORMATION H the small cafeteria. It is so loud and uncom- levy. As I see it, this choice is about qual- But the one in four kids in our town living fortable; having a bigger space would be ity of life for the kids of this town and in poverty need a new school, too. Just like Polling location 443 includes the south end of Yellow amazing. those who attend school here — about a all of our kids need the pool, the library, the Also, the school is just plain falling apart. All village voters — those who live in Springs. Precinct 456 surrounds light-filled, spacious, accessible and safe parks and the schools. This is what all kids Yellow Springs and is bounded to the In the language arts class, a ceiling tile fell building in contrast to a building that was need to thrive. I was not convinced that the precincts 440, 441, 442 and 443 — and because of the rain. There is also a tile with Miami Township voters who live in north by N. Enon Road, to the east by inadequate over 20 years ago when I was a village needed to raise our utility bills to Meredith Road, to the west by Corner- a dark brown stain around it that looks like student there. I am very concerned about now double and sometimes more than what precinct 456 vote at Antioch University it could fall, maybe even on a kid. I don’t Midwest’s Multipurpose Room. AUM stone Trail, and to the south by Hyde affordability in Yellow Springs and have put I used to pay. I was also not convinced that Road and a property line southeast of go to high school, but I’ve heard from my my support behind these efforts. It’s time we needed a multi-million dollar new fire is located at 900 Dayton St., Yellow older brother that the lockers in the high Springs. Hyde Road. for the village to be bold about affordable station. I was not convinced about a K–12 school part of the building are pretty much housing — in the form of a large expansion building on the Mills Lawn property. But For more information on directions, Voters in Miami Township precinct useless. They just carry their backpacks of community land trusts, subsidies, cred- I am absolutely convinced that the Yellow parking and accessibility, please con- 455 will vote at the Cedarville Bap- around everywhere, because having to run its, loan funds, zoning and land allocation, Springs middle and high school building tact AUM at 937-769-1818. tist Church; the precinct includes the up the stairs before every class is hard and eastern portion of Miami Township, among others — many of which have been needs to be replaced. Precinct 440 consists of most of time consuming. seen as “controversial” and voted down in —Luisa Bieri the north side of town, and precinct residences east of Grinnell and Bryan All in all, we need a new school. Please, 441 includes the western part of Park roads. please vote “yes.” Do it for the students. Yellow Springs. Precinct 442 con- Voting times remain the same as in — Eve Diamond sists of much of the central areas of recent years. Polls will be open on Tues- McKinney seventh-grader Not confused the village and downtown. Precinct day, May 8, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Let me begin this letter by acknowledg- as possible…”. ing the hard work of the YS Schools’ admin- And to our school board, I never thought istration, the YS school board, and mem- I’d feel compelled to quote Nikki Haley, our bers of the Committee for the Levy. I’ve Ambassador to the UN — but I will: “I don’t A YELLOW SPRINGS ALMANACK BY BILL FELKER known and respected many of these people get confused!” I think the local electorate for a long time. None of this will change is more than capable of making a clear and when the dust settles on the levy issue. reasoned decision on the levy. Please don’t MAY 4–10 in which a small change in one state of a nonlinear events. The events, however, tell But I can’t hold my pen any longer. It underestimate us. hummingbird darting deterministic nonlinear system can result the real story. In the magical vessel of the irritates me that so many are equating the As a 1979 graduate of Yellow Springs beautiful flash of green in large differences in a later state. mind, like a childhood memory in the brain quality of education with the quality of the High School, I read with amusement about ruby throat gleaming of an old man, whatever happens fits. The educational facility. I don’t believe this to the current “hit and miss” cooling system. Wikipedia —Rae Jacob in Yellow Springs Haiku, 1992 continuum is the message. be the case. Many YS graduates have gone Back in my day, the cooling system was In one of my previous columns, I extoled MAY 4 on to some of the finest educational institu- simply a “miss” — we didn’t have one! And tions this country has to offer. Yes, there yet we persevered. The Second Week of Late Spring; the benign nature of the two stink bugs that Sunrise/set: 6:32/8:32 live in my attic. I wrote about how I found Record hi/lo: 88 (1902)/28 (1903) are some physical issues with the building In closing, I urge all voters to extend The Fourth Week of that need to be addressed. But the last time themselves beyond their immediate circle the Swarming Termite Moon them to be good companions as I tended Average hi/lo: 69/47 sprouts under lights on my potting table. Moonrise/set: 12:04 a.m./9:58 a.m. my car battery died, I bought a new battery, of acquaintances in the days before May 8. The waning Swarming Termite Moon A call from Sylvia this week warned me Age of Moon/Year: 20 days/124 days not a new car. Talk to retired people on fixed incomes and reaches apogee on 7:35 p.m. on Saturday, about the dangers of such camaraderie. She MAY 5 Secondly, I was struck by the irony of the to those of lesser means — many of whom May 5, and it enters its last quarter at 9:08 calls stink bugs love bugs because it seems Sunrise/set: 6:31/8:33 levy committee’s position in last week’s YS are increasingly difficult to find in the vil- p.m. on Monday, May 7. Rising at night she occasionally finds them in her bed. She Record hi/lo: 90 (1952)/30 (1907) News. I am perplexed as to how a highly lage. Ask them what kind of a financial and setting near the middle of the day, this went on to tell the story about a friend who Average hi/lo: 69/48 misleading flier can help “citizens to be stress the levy will put on them. You might Moon will rise too late to interfere with found one of her beds infested with the Moonrise/set: 12:54 a.m./10:47 a.m. informed” and further the cause of “getting be surprised. your view of the Eta Aquarid meteors on creatures and had a terrible time getting rid Age of Moon/Year: 21 days/125 days accurate information out to as many voters —Bob Curley May 7 and 8. of them. Sylvia’s advice to me was be on my MAY 6 Sunrise/set: 6:30/8:34 The Love Bug and the Butterfly guard and not converse or interact in any way with such bugs: “If I were you, “ she Record hi/lo: 89 (1949)/31 (1968) In chaos theory, the butterfly effect is the said, “I would flush, flush them away.” Average hi/lo: 69/48 Consider total tax burden sensitive dependence on initial conditions Less ominous than a report like this Moonrise/set: 1:39 a.m./11:34 a.m. It’s a little misleading to look just at the “throw it out and buy a new one” and repair are calls about hummingbirds that I have Age of Moon/Year: 22 days/126 days increases in taxes that we can expect if the service people have bought that advice received at about this time in Late Spring. MAY 7 school levy passes. It’s important also to look hook, line and sinker. As a conservationist YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS Ruth sighted the earliest hummingbird Sunrise/set: 6:28/8:35 at the total tax burden that is imposed on us — and perhaps a skinflint, too — I wasn’t An Independent Community Newspaper in my daybook on April 24 in 2008. Peter Record hi/lo: 87 (1897)/28 (1974) to support our schools. As a retired person willing to take that advice and finally man- 253½ Xenia Ave., P.O. Box 187 reported one on April 25 of 2016. Audrey Average hi/lo: 69/48 who lives in a small house I have owned aged to convince our local fix-it guy, who Yellow Springs, OH 45387 and Grant found hummingbirds at their Moonrise/set: 2:19 a.m./12:34 p.m. since 1977, I already support the schools shall remain nameless, to take a look at it. (937) 767-7373 feeders on May 2 of 2014. Diana reported Age of Moon/Year: 23 days/127 days rather substantially: 53 percent of my prop- It took him roughly 30 minutes to find what them on May 3 of 1993 (the average date MAY 8 erty taxes go to the Yellow Springs Schools, was wrong and replace a little electronic email: [email protected] Sunrise/set: 6:27/8:36 Web: www.ysnews.com for their arrival in Yellow Springs), Casey as does one percent of my annual income. switch. He charged me a relative pittance on May 4 of 2013. Ruby saw hummers on Record hi/lo: 89 (1926)/30 (1947) Every time my property is re-assessed, its and the gizmo is back to working like a REGULAR HOURS: M–F, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. May 7 of 2011 and so on through the years. Average hi/lo: 70/49 value goes up, so my taxes also go up. To charm. SUMMER HOURS: (Memorial Day through Labor Day ) There is always more, of course. Kathyrn Moonrise/set: 2:56 a.m./2:30 p.m. be sure, when I finally get around to selling If the school levy fails, which I hope it Th, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., F, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. called on May 5 of 2013 to tell me she had Age of Moon/Year: 24 days/128 days my house, I’ll make money on it. But while I does, I would encourage the school board Diane Chiddister ...... Editor seen two Baltimore orioles, maybe the very MAY 9 continue to live in it, which I hope to do for to consider making a serious effort to esti- Megan Bachman ...... Reporter first of the season, feeding in her maple tree. Sunrise/set: 6:26/8:37 a few more years, the house itself doesn’t mate how much is needed for repairs to all Carol Simmons ...... Reporter That places the arrival of hummingbirds Record hi/lo: 92 (1896)/27 (1947) create any income to help me pay the taxes of our schools. At the same time, I wish that Lauren Shows ...... Village Desk Editor and the coincidence of stink bugs with the Average hi/lo: 70/49 and my retirement income is not growing. the school board would reopen the idea of Robert Hasek ...... Advertising Manager sighting of Baltimore orioles and the peak Moonrise/set: 3:30 a.m./3:30 p.m. I realize that we live in a state that doesn’t merging the high school and middle school Matt Minde ...... Production/Layout of dandelion, service berry and pear tree Age of Moon/Year: 25 days/129 days support education very well and that we in with another school district. It is increas- Suzanne Szempruch ...... Production/Layout, bloom. Add to that the fact that Rick saw the MAY 10 the Yellow Springs Exempted School District ingly difficult to justify taxing the citizens Advertising first cabbage butterfly a week or so ago. Sunrise/set: 6:25/8:38 have chosen to do more for our schools than to support these schools for such a small Kitty Jensen ...... Proofreader These reports and so many other obser- Record hi/lo: 94 (1896)/29 (1966) other districts have done. However, I’m not student body. It makes sense to have a local Suzanne Patterson ...... Proofreader vations create associations that become Average hi/lo: 70/49 sure that the school board is showing much elementary school, but I’m not at all sure it Peg Champney ...... Bookkeeping mixed in my mind. Placed on a continuum, Moonrise/set: 4:02 a.m./4:32 p.m. of an understanding about how much the makes sense for us to have our own schools Jeff Vawter ...... Distribution even separated by years and species, the Age of Moon/Year: 26 days/130 days average citizen is already paying to support beyond that level. appearance of Sylvia’s lovebugs is not the schools. —Barbara Mann Editor Emeritus: A Daybook for May in Yellow Springs is Kieth A. Howard, 1946–1976 really unrelated to Kathyrn’s orioles nor I was recently reminded of the value of from Rick’s butterfly nor Ruby’s hum- now available. The book, with a cover from repairing things instead of replacing them Publisher Emeritus: mingbird. And did one love bug call forth a painting by Libby Rudolf, contains all my when a rather expensive countertop appli- BE HEARD. Ken Champney, publisher 1950–1992 the hummingbirds? Or was it the other almanack notes for May since 1981, and it ance started blowing its circuit breaker. At Send your opinion to the News Printed on way around? Common sense denies any is, in some ways, a history of the village in first, it was impossible to find anyone who recycled newsprint connection between such disparate and that month. was willing to try fixing it. The culture says ysnews.com/submissions YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS COMMUNITY FORUM MAY 3, 2018 PAGE 5

A yes vote for students Inadequate info FIND US ON FACEBOOK Much as I believe in sound schools, the Village-Automotive-Service The upcoming Yellow Springs vote for issues will rapidly escalate without a major lack of a budget breakdown in the proposed the school levy and tax has generated intervention such as the proposed. Smaller school levy has me concerned, unhappy at much discussion and debate based on two fixes seem like too little too late. the prospect of raising taxes on those for relatively simple questions; does the school The discussion about cost is different whom an additional $300 will be tangibly bur- building need major renovation or replace- and I share the concern that more taxes densome. And maintenance fees and Mills AUTOMOTIVE Owned ment, and can the community afford this on the heels of other recent levies, along Lawn upgrades are yet to come. In health amily perated project? The answers to these questions are with the increasing cost of living in Yellow care we criticize physicians who focus on one F O not straightforward, which has resulted in Springs, will be a challenging burden for set of metrics while neglecting the health of rather divergent interpretations and opin- some. Like many others, this motivates the patient as a whole. We all feel passionately COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE: Foreign & Domestic & ions. The good news is that most members me to personally become more generous about children and education — emotions 1455 XENIA • 767-2088 • MON.–FRI. 7:30 A.M.–6 P.M. of our community are passionate about our and supportive towards local affordable are easy to harness in support of this levy. schools and students, and most recognize housing initiatives. Even with this finan- But this decision needs to be fully informed, that a thriving school system is central to cial concern in mind, I keep reminding reasoned, and cognizant of the hardships and the vitality of our village. myself to focus on the students, and I opportunity costs it will impose. I don’t yet I support the new levy and tax primarily would like to encourage all other villagers feel the information provided is adequate. based on my overriding concern that the that share this focus to make sure that —Mary White design life of much of the building has been they go out and vote “yes” for the school substantially exceeded and costs to address levy on May 8. increasing structural, system, and material —Gary Zaremsky Get out of muck Yellow Springs is an aging town, one that will continue to get older as time goes on. School issues are real There needs to be a spark that encourages younger families to come. The new school The levy is a contentious issue, but things in the hall. Art students shouldn’t need to building can provide that spark. Many have not been helped by the tone of much use tables supported by window sills and people are concerned and want the plan of the discussion. The high cost of living sawhorses in the main hallway in a town to be re-envisioned, but they’re forgetting and stagnant wages everywhere are not the that purports to support artists. that this plan has been specifically catered fault of village institutions. There are two I have seen evidence of the things the towards the wants and needs of the com- conflicting realities: first, the buildings need OFCC report describes. I have repaired munity! Rethinking the plan would only lots of costly work, and second, the increase and maintained many systems and mecha- lead us around the cycle again, and there will be a significant burden to some. Accus- nisms in my career. Sometimes a fix is will always be naysayers. Putting off the ing people of acting in bad faith is not com- simple, but systems are more complex and levy will only delay it, which may lead to munity engagement. Whether or not the often intertwined. A lamp can be replaced, even more uncomfortable circumstances in levy passes, engagement must still happen. but an electrical system is not always easily the future. Besides, a new building is badly Wild accusations about school represen- repaired. Too many systems and repairs needed, not only because of structural or tatives have been made, even conflating the to do may make it necessary or more cost safety needs. As a student I can attest to the recent sexual harassment problem with effective to replace or renovate. I hate tell- fact that taking class in a worn-down build- the levy. (A board member was accused of ing someone their computer or appliance ing affects how people view their classes aiding an imagined cover up before even is not repairable or worth it to repair, but and work. Constantly experiencing dismal, being elected!) Many questioned mainte- sometimes that’s the reality. shabby and sometimes gross conditions nance history. When the past and current No matter what the outcome, we need lowers overall interest in anything; not maintenance supervisors wrote an infor- civil discussions with some compromises having a nice school environment lowers HHHHHHHHHH mative letter to the editor explaining the accepted. If the levy fails, the school system everyone’s respect for it, which carries history, some said they had no business still must figure out how to renovate to over into their schoolwork and attitude. Elect chiming in! better accommodate those without the A new building will not only improve The levy committee has done a poor job means to pay. Eighteen million dollars the lunch situation, safety, and cumulative of making the case. However, the issues may be too much, but zero is too little. Not environment of the high school, it will STEVE are still there. I’ve worked in both build- everything desired can be had and it will also re-energize the student body to work ings for many years. Space is a real issue. I not be free. harder and more effectively. We’re stuck in BUJENOVIC sometimes need to tutor sitting on the floor —David Turner deep muck now, slogging our way through school. The levy has the ability to lift us up for Greene County Commissioner and into fresh air. Please vote “yes!” on May 8! Be a voice for the future! HHHHHHHHHH Bring smarter options — Phillip Diamond A “no” vote against the current school pared for the next request too? YSHS 10th-grader levy is not a vote against education. It’s not We’ve personally never heard anyone a vote against our kids, their future, or the literally blame the school board itself for quality of their experience in school. It’s all the compound reasons affordability — Public Notice — certainly not a vote against their safety. is a hurdle to supporting this levy, as the It’s not even a forever “no” vote, or a per- board’s joint letter asserted in the News WATER QUALITY petual “no” against any improvements to the last week. But other expenses are part of physical school buildings, ever. A “no” vote the equation in figuring out the plain facts REPORT/CONSUMER against this particular levy does not make of whether villagers can afford this. No any villager a bad person. No one wants to matter how much the board wants us to CONFIDENCE REPORT prolong difficult conversations. We’re sure segregate the expense of this levy from all The Village of Yellow Springs most of us wish this one was over. But some- other existing expenses, our bank accounts recently posted the 2017 Consumer times it is necessary to continue, to come to don’t make that distinction. Confidence Report on the Village a better understanding and agreement. The Yellow Springs community has, website. A link to view the report was As we see it, a “no” vote against this par- generally and rightly, long been known as placed on each utility bill. Copies of ticular levy is a request to the school vocal, proud advocates of education. So we the Consumer Confidence Report board to better earn the consensus and ask the school board and levy proponents are available by request at the Utility confidence of the village, to more seriously to consider that if a school levy is this Office, located at the Bryan Com- address the objections a significant portion controversial and contentious in Yellow munity Center. That office is open of our population has, and to better assess Springs of all places, perhaps the process Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. options without preconceived notions and and this plan are the problem. the inherent biases of the OFCC assess- We agree that the school buildings have Anyone with questions about the ment against repair and restoration that has issues to be addressed. No one wants to Consumer Confidence Report may steered this process from the start. abandon the schools and let entropy con- contact Water Plant Superintendent We are concerned that independent, tinue. Cost is the obvious and unavoidable Brad Ault at 767-7208. H For more info, visit electsteveb.org or email [email protected] H creative expertise has not been employed concern here. But we are also unconvinced Patti Bates, to offer the community better possible this levy reflects the best and only solution Village Manager Paid for by The Committee to Elect Steve Bujenovic options. We are disappointed our rich local to the challenges the schools face, and resources of skilled and experienced build- we’re concerned that we don’t have the ers and inspectors, who care deeply about necessary information as to what the future our schools and our village, have not been proposed plan — and further cost — might seriously consulted and engaged. be for Mills Lawn. We are greatly concerned that we all Please join us in voting “no” as an encour- acknowledge that this is likely “Levy 1.0,” agement to the board to explore smarter, — Public Notice — and that to address concerns for Mills more creative, measured options to both Lawn, it is also likely that there will be a serve the schools’ needs and consider the “Levy 2.0” in the near future. For those vil- community at large. We believe that can lagers who are biting the bullet and telling happen. We believe it should. OFFICIAL QUESTIONS AND ISSUES BALLOT themselves they will make this expense —Bronwyn Reece work, somehow, are they financially pre- —Carmen Milano SPECIAL ELECTION, MAY 8, 2018

GREENE COUNTY, OHIO First ‘no’ vote in 17 years PROPOSED BOND ISSUE AND INCOME TAX LEVY We are being asked to vote on a 37-year village, it should be able to stand on its own levy that is “Phase One” of a schools merits. improvement plan. Details on “Phase Two” I also take issue with the lack of context YELLOW SPRINGS EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT are not available. I can only assume that when presenting the cost of the levy. On if this levy passes, in fairly short order the school’s website, “The income tax is another 37-year levy for Mills Lawn will be applied at ¼ percent. The bond issue will A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. proposed. The current facilities plan effec- cost less than $14 a month for the owner of tively cuts the original proposed $30 million a $100,000 home, or about $164 annually.” Shall the Board of Education of the Yellow Springs Exempted School District, Counties issue size into two $18.5 million levies. I can The $164 doesn’t include the increase in of Greene and Clark, Ohio, be authorized to do both of the following: only speculate on the cost of the second income tax. I am grateful for the clarity levy, as no details have been provided. provided by the Yellow Springs News. In a However, this in no way addresses long- March article they stated it “would cost a • Impose an annual income tax of 0.25% on the School District income of individuals and term affordability. typical Yellow Springs household $403 more estates, for 30 years beginning January 1, 2019 for the purpose of permanent improve- The school board has not looked at facil- per year on top of the $2,369 such a house- ities improvement from an affordability hold currently pays in property and income ments and financing thereof? standpoint, rather we have been given a taxes to the school, using the median Yellow list of issues from one source (OFCC) and Springs income of $62,500 and a home • Issue bonds for the purpose of implementing a comprehensive plan through renovation been asked to address them all regardless appraised at $150,000.” Remember, “Phase of the price tag. This is not how most of us Two” of the school plan is somewhere and partial replacement of existing 7-12 facilities, including demolition, site improve- live. We get second opinions from other around the corner. For our household, an ments, furniture, utilities and equipment, together with all necessary appurtenances contractors and inspectors. We prioritize educator and an artist in a three-bedroom our expenditures within our budget. ranch, this will amount to an increase of thereto, in the principal amount of $12,688,963 to be repaid annually over a maximum We should ask ourselves, “What is the over $1,000 annually, if Phase Two is similar period of 37 years, and levy a property tax outside of the ten-mill limitation estimated ‘right’ budget for the entire district facili- to Phase One. ties plan?” Instead, during the facilities I will be voting “no” on the school levy by the County Auditor to average over the bond repayment period 4.7 mills for each one phone survey, I was asked if I supported on May 8. For me, this will be the first dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.47 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, a “phased approach.” I replied “That “no” vote on a school levy in the 17 years depends on the amount and timing of the that we have lived in the village. This deci- to pay the annual debt charges on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes two phases.” That information was not sion doesn’t mean that I don’t support the issued in anticipation of those bonds? provided. kids; I simply don’t believe affordability In a district that consistently provides has been addressed. We need to budget strong fiscal support to its schools, villag- for a more complete plan that includes ers should be concerned to see significant maintenance and operating increases to FOR THE TAX LEVY resistance to this levy. This levy is quite keep our teachers’ salaries competitive. different than previous ones. So are the If the levy is denied in May, I hope that tactics. The recent mailing showing “safety the village will come together to create a AGAINST THE TAX LEVY concerns” was a low point: an extremely comprehensive levy that we can all sup- misleading, but well-financed piece of pro- port in the fall. paganda. If this levy is a good idea for the —Chad Runyon PAGE 6 M AY 3, 2018 COMMUNITY FORUM YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

www.ysnews.com Don’t vote blindfolded Re-envision schools This is a historical vote for Yellow of them, mothers and grandmothers of my Tradition says it’s got to be a “yes” vote, constraints,” that “there is only one mainte- Springs. This school levy is the first that, friends, say they cannot continue to live in in fact everyone loves to go with the flow nance man for a space equivalent to seventy in my lifetime, has ever been so hotly their village if this passes. Many of them and vote “yes.” It’s the “you want to be in the eight 2,000 square-foot houses” and that “the debated. People are passionate about this worked in our schools, dedicated their lives club” vote and it has consequences because windows, doors and exterior shell” are main- village, and for good reason; we have a very to raising their own and our community’s every vote counts. It’s important to think tained based on what the budget allows. special town and we want to keep it that children, and they say this will drive them about your vote; what seems like the right Giving this a moment’s thought will lead way. People have very strong and differing out of town. I have to believe that. Twenty- vote may be the wrong vote when looking you to the same conclusion I keep coming feelings about defending our town and our five percent of our village’s children are back on this levy decision. A “yes” vote will back to, no matter how hard I try to decide neighbors. The debate about what is the living below income poverty guidelines. I give the school board the money they need to vote “yes” for this levy. The schools cannot best for our future has been rancorous at have to believe that parents are living on to build what we all want. What it will not build their way out of bad facilities manage- times, with both sides claiming maltreat- the financial edge too. Living in this village give them is the money to look after it prop- ment due to a lack of money and knowledge. ment. However, I will not base my vote on comes at a far greater financial cost than erly with the type of maintenance needed A “no” vote will save our schools by stopping the subjective opinion of who/which side any other community around. I am very to keep the school building in tip-top shape. any spending on a new building until we can played dirtier politics, but on facts. concerned that the high costs to live in If you read last week’s letter to the sort out funding for maintenance. The fact is our schools do need some Yellow Springs are changing our culture paper, “Maintenance Heads for Levy,” writ- Be in the “re-envision club” and vote “no, Pamela LICENSED MASSAGE Funderburg THERAPIST repair and renovation. We voted for the and composition. ten by YS schools maintenance, you will no, no” this time — and hopefully next time 2002 Mills Lawn and MMS/YSHS repairs The high school/middle school levy understand the schools’ problem: a total around, we will be able to give our support ü Holistic and renovations. That was reasonable and our school officials have presented us lack of funding. They describe what they and vote for a better school levy. ü Medical/Therapeutic affordable. We voted “yes” for that and with is only half a plan. Another plan for do as the “best they can, based on budget —David Roche ü we’re still paying it off. Mills Lawn will surely follow. How are we Belavi Face Lift GIFT ü Deep Tissue CERTIFICATES This levy is not reasonable or affordable. to be informed voters and good stewards AVAILABLE ü Pregnancy & Labor It lasts 37 years, the longest in our school of our children’s education with only half ü Neuromuscular Therapy history. It won’t be paid off until the year the information to make a decision of this Walk the talk in education 2056. It is for $18.4 million dollars, but will magnitude for our village’s future? It is the Our family moved to Yellow Springs in become “deferred liabilities.” The longer Appointments also available be far more, with 37 years of interest. We school board’s and superintendent’s duty 1984 for many reasons, but the schools they are deferred, the greater the liability weekends, evenings & holidays simply do not have enough people in this and responsibility to give us an entire plan were most important. Since our arrival and therefore the more costly they are to village to pay off that size of a debt. I don’t for our tiny district. I feel like we are being we have supported every school levy, remedy. No one can avoid this reality. If we wish to saddle my children and grandchil- asked to vote blindfolded, while being told and more recently, worked to support the don’t take care of the buildings now, it will be office 767-7609 • cell 937-215-8446 dren with that debt. I’m also not willing to to look toward the future. Please join me in www.pamelafunderburg.com implementation of project-based learning. more expensive next year and the year after. saddle the seniors of my town, over 60 per- voting “no” on this levy. I think the school 2020 plan has very suc- Yellow Springs schools have gone from The Wellness Center • 716 Xenia Ave. cent of our population, with that debt. Many —Kathy Adams cessfully delivered all it promised, and more. good to remarkably excellent. They are Now, however, as we reach the final stage doing a brilliant job of educating our kids — of the 2020 plan — school buildings — the and that is the really tough, exceptional end village is facing problems that were not obvi- of the bargain between voters and educators. Want to live here ous 34 years ago. Affordable housing and The schools have delivered enormous value I will vote “no” on the debt for a new general affordability have become important to the voters for the money we’ve invested school. issues here and in many other “desirable” in them. The Education Village should be I am all for education. There are many towns. We can’t expect the school system proud of its investment and confident of our things to be learned as a student. One of to solve these problems or blame it for their schools. As we get to the end of this cycle of the biggest is to be adaptable. Others are existence. Cutbacks in state funding, the regenerating Yellow Springs, we shouldn’t learn to be creative with what you have, and failure of wages to keep up with inflation default on our end of the bargain. learn to think! and many other factors are in play. It will The whole condition of our schools is All of life on this earth lives on the top take a broad community effort from Village enormously important to the village’s six inches of dirt — the top soil. Strip mines government, non-profits and perhaps private future. As an aging community, we are near- (limestone) destroy that layer, and the aqui- investors to deal with affordability. It will ing the point of decline. Our schools are the fer under it. If you are for the new building, take truly creative thinking to find solutions. most obvious and important asset we have you are for the 400 acres of ruined earth The price of restructuring the high school/ to attract new young families to join us. We that will never again grow anything. middle school building is not unreasonable. need to tackle the housing problems too, Most of the most successful people in The school board has listened to community but we must also be sure that when families society today did not go to architecturally feedback and reduced the budget. visit they know we walk our talk. beautiful buildings. They went to brick Over decades of intense wear and tear, Please vote “yes” to make our school school houses, like we have. Their luck was routine maintenance isn’t sufficient to buildings as good as the education going in the teachers that they had. sustain very high use public buildings. If on within them. I believe that there is damage and I think investments in buildings aren’t made, they —Maureen Lynch that it could be stopped by investing in put- ting a pitched roof on the buildings. Not a RECYCLE PAPER small expense, but much more affordable Where you need better wiring it can be Need alternate strategy done through conduits — not as pretty as When we come to vote on the 2018 spending money on a new school building. inside the walls, but oh, well. Ask several Yellow Springs school levy, we will be asked Finally, it should be recognized that, roofing contractors for estimates. whether we are in favor of authorizing a after two years of intensive PBL, state test I hope that the village will stay afford- bond issued for $12.69 million. It is worth results in math for Mills Lawn students able. I like living here . remembering that there is $22.3 million dropped from “proficient” to just above Thank you for reading this. interest on this loan, calculated at 4.75 “basic.” (2015, Ohio 4th grade average, Join us in voting —Sharon Mohler percent over 37 years, which must also be 738, MLS 737, “proficient” 725-749; 2017, repaid, altogether then $35 million. Divi- Ohio 6th grade average, 710, MLS 706, sion of $35 million by 3,500, the number “proficient” 700-724.) Making up growing of YS residents, gives the mean cost per deficiencies in math transfers hard work to resident, $10,000, or $40,000 for a family later schools and reduces opportunities for of four. A typical cost is about 60 percent students. At Wright State University, a typi- of that because incomes lower than the cal incoming student must make up four to mean are more common than those that seven years of mathematics. are higher. Homeowners, who access an Overall, our school system sustains with . accounting of their property taxes from vigor a false narrative that investment of NO the Greene County auditor, learn that cur- $35 million into this particular levy is a Mon.–Sat. 8:30 am–6:30 pm rently 54 percent of their property taxes requirement for the well-being of our chil-  goes to 16 levies for the village schools. dren. But the weak link in K–12 math and Sunday noon–3 pm The current levy would only increase that science education is the understanding of - fraction. Repaying $35 million in a village the curriculum by the teachers — National RE ENVISION SPRUCE UP YOUR LANDSCAPE this size would be equivalent to $1.4 billion Research Council of the National Academy WITH YARD TOOLS FROM in a small city like Dayton (140,000 inhabit- of Sciences publications — not the school • ants). buildings to be built nor the pedagogy Affordable $ At this expense, we should be given a introduced. As recommended by the NRC, choice of possible levies. We are instead the fix is teacher retraining, financially • subjected to scare tactics and false informa- supported by the school district, a vastly Sustainable • Loppers tion — think harmless telephone cables more economic, sustainable, and produc- • Pruners passed off as dangerous wiring — about tive approach to the future of our children. • which a levy committee member tells us I suggest that, by rejecting the present Inclusive • Snips that “[i]t doesn’t really matter” which they levy, we tell the school board to fashion an are. It is also worth noting that there are alternative strategy for optimal support of many ways a school can be unsafe for stu- our children. YELLOW SPRINGS dents, and some of them cannot be fixed by —Allen Hunt SCHOOLS! Insanely expensive In the early 2000s, I took a commercial field County. We were the original “Snow- 254 XENIA AVE. • 767-7451 acting class offered by a local modeling flakes” who took self-indulgent whining to  agency. Our final project was to write an new heights. One of the towns I resided in Dale Adams Jody Farrar Evelyn Nickoson advertisement and present it on camera. I considered the landscaping/remodeling/ Kathy Adams Rebecca Fenton Joe Nickoson There is a basic formula that is followed to interior decorating capital of the known uni- Kate Anderson Ron Fenton Joan Northway sell a product, service, idea or an agenda: verse. In that town, I knew the manager of a Emily Arment Bill Firestone Rose O’Brien — Public Notice — problem/reaction/solution, or P/R/S. local book store, who told me about one of Here’s how it’s done: their customers who had redecorated her Dale Ann Joan Gifford Ken Odiorne • Formulate the product you want to sell house and had sold her two cocker spaniels Blanchard Talitha Greene VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS Harvey Paige PUBLIC MEETINGS or the agenda you want to achieve. only to acquire two dalmations — because Caitlin Bothwell Betty Hairston Ransome Phelps • Create or enhance a problem, whether the cocker spaniels didn’t go with the new Erica Bothwell Michelle Hairston Elizabeth Porter • Human Relations it’s real or not, and present it to the public décor. No joke! Seth Bothwell Kate Hamilton Commission or target group to elicit an emotional reac- So there were the old dogs who didn’t Dimi Reber tion. go with the new décor — and now we Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m. Curtis Butler Shanah Hammock J. Pan Reich, RN • Wait for the reaction. Hopefully it will have food in the school that won’t go with Susie Butler Erin Hankie Dan Robinow • Village Council be one based in fear, anger or sentiment, the proposed new building. Well, this is a Stefi Campbell John Hempfling not one based on critical thinking. The problem of epic Martha Stewart propor- Jennifer Robinow Monday, May 7 Becky Campbell Kathryn Hitchcock 6 p.m.: Executive Session idea is to have the target group demand a tions. How ridiculous. Within the past Patricia Robinow solution. year, I made improvements in my diet. I Ted Campbell Jane Hockensmith- 7 p.m.: Regular Meeting David Roche • Then, conveniently offer the solution did not remodel my kitchen, buy new pots, Jeff Campbell Reich Jennifer • Justice System Task Force for the desired outcome you had in mind pans, dishes, cutlery or cutting boards. I Matthew Carson Hans Jacobson all along. just made better food choices. The point Rosengarten Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. Scott T. Clark Sandra Jessen in Rooms A & B When I read the flier proposing major, of school is a quality education so you can Levi Dawn Johnson Chad Runyon expensive construction to the middle and function in the world as you approach and high schools, I thought of the basic P/R/S go through adulthood. I think the levy is Cowperthwaite Shawn Jones Trish Russell • Arts and Culture Elaine Szulewski Commission formula immediately. about prestige and appearance. Shane Carlos Landaburu Wednesday, May 9, 5:30 p.m. The electrical, masonry and other ter- The wants of humans are infinite. The Creepingbear Troy Lindsey Richard Szulewski rors that lurk in the buildings have been resources of humans are finite. Nothing Jerome Crosswhite Leslie Lippert Ali Thomas thoughtfully addressed in letters to the affects people’s lives like economic issues. Zo Van Eaton Meetings are held in Council editor by contractors and others. However, This proposed school project is insanely Lisa Crosswhite Amy Magnus Chambers unless otherwise noted. Meister one item in the flier that I found amusing expensive — and with borrowed money! Kathleen Curley Taki Manolakos The Village of Yellow Springs is was the one that stated a new cafeteria Repair what needs to be fixed, but don’t Diane Davis Alisa Meier Rick Walkey committed to providing reasonable should be built to accommodate preparation turn the school into a country club. If Maureen Dawn Lauren Miller Kat Walter accommodations for people with of “eco-friendly food.” Huh? What is “eco- the pro-levyists feel that this is truly that disabilities. The Council meeting is Susan Dykstra Allison Moody Emma Weir friendly food?” Sounds like newspeak to me. important, then start a GoFundMe page wheelchair accessible. Any person Are there soda and snack machines in the or another campaign for private donations. Bothwell Kate Mooneyham Emma Woodruff requiring a disability accommodation school? How “eco-friendly” are those? There are residents and business owners Helen Eier Priscilla Moore Katie Rose Wright should contact the Village Clerk of Council’s Office at 767-9126 or via e- I digress. For over 20 years, I lived in who cannot afford to pay more taxes. Stop mail at [email protected] lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. Those playing with other people’s money and Paid for by Yellow Springs Pro-child Pro-environment Committee for more information. who ever lived in the New York tri-state are keep your hands out of our wallets. all too familiar with the reputation of Fair- —Kelly McKee YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS COMMUNITY FORUM MAY 3, 2018 PAGE 7

‘No’ vote won’t KNOW YOUR TOWN. Consider financial reality ysnews.com/subscribe Landscape In all of the discussions and meetings I’ve front these impending shifts with ingenu- save village attended, and all of the letters to the editor ity instead of following rubber-stamped YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS and Yellow Springs News articles I’ve read, processes — recommended in the OFCC A vote against the school levy on May Materials the reality of the financial burden for the report — that add to the alarming waste 8 will not fix the affordability issues in Yellow Springs. A “no” vote will not “stem • Concrete school facilities plan on individual house- stream? Pavers holds and renters has yet to be adequately Not addressing the reality of affordability the tide of gentrification.” A “no” vote will addressed. Without repeating the statistics for the levy is like asking a student to write not “save Yellow Springs.” A “no” vote will • Clay not help our local school children. A “no” and facts many have already clearly laid a research paper on climate change with- Over 40 years in Yellow Springs Pavers out, I will instead request that each villager out addressing the role of CO2 emissions. vote will not stimulate the economy or help who votes next Tuesday strongly consider I wonder what the result of all of this past to develop a more robust tax base. A “no” VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY • Concrete vote will do nothing to address the complex the village populations most negatively year’s effort could have been were the Retaining impacted by an affirmative vote. It is a school board open to having real discus- problems our community faces. I’m sup- porting our schools and our children. I’m lunch special Walls matter of social and economic justice. sions with the community from the begin- 4 whole wheat Consider, too, that current and future ning, not merely opportunities to talk at one voting “yes!” —Thor Sage slice with • Paving students will face a world and climate likely another. We need to be able to have honest, 99 2 toppings Stone much different than the one the majority face-to-face conversations — dialogues — $ 41 trip to salad bar of villagers have experienced. What are to figure out what works for the village. And 5every day till 2 p.m. we teaching students and our children a school is of the village. ‘Yes’ for assets BRYCE HILL INC. about our willingness and courage to con- —Kat Walter The Yellow Springs school system is one WWW.BRYCEHILL.COM of the most valuable assets the village has. 5% military discount For the more than 50 years that I’ve lived when in uniform 325-0651 • 2301 Sheridan Ave. here, our schools have been the envy of Springfield, Ohio 45505 A call to regroup Greene County and it pains me to see so 767-2131 • 108 Xenia Ave., YS M-F: 7:30-5 • Sat: 8-Noon What school board members, in their understanding of community views. much “push-back” about funding an asset letter last week, call “confusing voices,” I To that range of reasons to vote “no,” that represents a third of our value system, call “other perspectives.” Those who feel I would add another. Yellow Springs is community and reputation. Yellow Springs this is the wrong facilities plan at the wrong deeply divided on the facilities issue, that’s Schools have done an excellent job educat- Opinions are made to be changed; time are not confused about the issues. clear. And that’s okay. A major infrastruc- ing our elders and our young and have how is truth to be got at? — LORD BYRON Nor do we think the local school district is ture project, footed by the citizens of this prepared us for life beyond ourselves for generations to come. Its graduates have responsible for utility hikes, the marijuana village, is a complicated, important under- www.ysnews.com • [email protected] • 937-767-7373 plant or the fire station levy, as the board’s taking that touches the lives and values of assumed some of the most important letter (rather mystifyingly) states. No, we’re all of us — and shapes, in ways we can only and responsible positions in America and not confused. Rather, we have a different guess at, the future of a place we love. But almost without exception credit Yellow view of what’s at stake with this vote. And the atmosphere around the current plan Springs schools to their success. it’s not a single view. As the letters of the and process is not just divisive, it’s corro- I urge everyone to vote “yes” to continue past weeks attest, villagers inclined toward sive. I sense the village needs healing on this tradition. It appears foolhardy to begin Springs Healing a “no” vote next Tuesday are grappling with the issue; certainly, I feel that way. To me, dismantlement of such a great part of our a variety of questions and concerns: the a “no” vote next Tuesday is a call to local community and our very value system by impact of new taxes on village affordability school district leaders to regroup. To listen, voting against schools. I value schools, and the economic and social mix of Yellow to really listen. A “no” vote doesn’t scuttle library, and community in Yellow Springs. Springs; the wisdom of a small district all plans for repairing what needs repairing, Vote “yes” for our school system. Massage spending so much on physical infrastruc- rethinking what needs rethinking. A “no” —Robert Harris ture alone; the choice to substantially vote doesn’t express indifference to the rebuild portions of the high school (with schools or the young people who learn and be transformed from within Mills Lawn to follow in a separate plan) in grow there. It just says: this plan, and this Lost confidence lieu of more modest repairs; and the validity process, isn’t the one. And it clears the way Even at this late date, we are still con- of a public process that has seemed more for a new plan, rooted in a new process, that flicted about the upcoming school levy. We Amy Spurr, LMT • 374-2699 geared to selling a plan than clearly defining deserves our collective “yes.” highly value education, especially public district needs and goals or gaining a true —Audrey Hackett education. We agree with the bumper Keri Speck, LMT • 767-8483 sticker “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Neither of us can recall • Swedish Massage • Deep Tissue SINCE Plea for balance ever not voting for a school levy. So why the • Myofascial Release hesitation now? I am writing to add my voice to those point out that there is not universal agree- Not so long ago we seem to recall that • Pregnancy Massage • Reiki Master 1999! who have already raised theirs in opposi- ment among our educators. At one of the Mills Lawn needed a new roof and it was a tion to the current levy proposal. I agree pulse meetings I attended, the age of the crisis. Then both schools needed replacing wholeheartedly in particular with letters buildings was given as a reason to gut/ 213 W. Whiteman St. (rear building) Yellow Springs and it was a crisis. Now just the high and written by Audrey Hackett, Vickie Hen- rebuild, etc. My own home is over 100 middle schools need replacing and it is still nessy, David Roche, Jennifer Rosengarten, years old, and it requires frequent attention www.yellowspringsmassagetherapy.com a crisis. Most recently the levy-supporting Helen Eier, Les Gilford and many others. I — but it is far from obsolete! flier that was sent to us was found to be, shall cannot equal their eloquence and do not Our schools need our attention. This is not we say, misleading. So which crisis are we need to repeat each point, but wish simply a vote against our children or our schools: it fixing here? Can we safely assume there’ll to say that all of the concerns they have is a vote objecting to this particular plan. I do be another in a year or two, including more raised resonate deeply with me. This is not feel “confused” by a complex discussion, pleas for more money? What we haven’t not a “no” vote, but rather a reasoned plea as the school board seems to think I might seen is a concerted effort to map out how for balance with regard to affordability, be; my education prepared me for complex the village can best proceed over the longer sustainable environmental choices, a clear thinking and logic. I have been offended by term including ongoing maintenance, which plan for improved maintenance in the many aspects of this process, and this is but seems to have been slighted in the past. future and a prioritized list of needs for one example of why. We must approach our In short, we’ve lost confidence that, even both Mills Lawn and the middle and high fiscal needs in a more integrated way. if this levy passes, it will simply make living schools with a total figure in mind for all The time to abandon a “with us or against in Yellow Springs more expensive without projected expenses. Approving Part One us” attitude is long overdue. Reasoned, actually fixing whatever problems may of an enormous expense without having professional individuals have raised honest exist with our school facilities. any idea of future needs is irresponsible, concerns and inexpensive alternatives to —Bette Kelley and not one of us would agree to such a the current proposal. My “no” vote is a vote —Wayne Gulden thing with regard to our personal finances. for creative problem solving, environmen- I have spoken with several teachers tal and fiscal responsibility and cohesive who do not agree with the levy, and who attention to the needs of our entire commu- YELLOW SPRINGS have each echoed the same concern: lack nity including the families of the 25 percent of maintenance for many years. Each has of our children who live in poverty. BOARD OF EDUCATION been reluctant to speak out, so I will just —Liz Porter AGENDA For new, thoughtful levy for After reading all of last week’s letters on I’m so tired of hearing this issue framed Thursday, May 10 the school levy, I feel moved to write again. as an all-or-nothing game, e.g. take the cur- There are pieces of the puzzle so often left rent plan or create disaster for our school JOHN GRAHAM CONFERENCE ROOM out. Things get oversimplified and solutions system. The schools have real, physical AT MILLS LAWN SCHOOL that all of us might be able to embrace remain problems that need attention — but there’s uninvestigated. So, here are some of my always more than one way to skin a cat. 7 p.m. criticisms of our process and clarifications of All of us have to make choices in our lives • Routine Business what we opponents of the current levy seek. about how to do important things. The I am critical of the board’s uncritical, school board needs to make choices that This is not a complete agenda & is subject unquestioning belief in only one assessment match the resources and values we have in of the schools’ needs — that is the OFCC, this town. This is possible. We don’t need to change. Community comments welcome. which is historically biased toward the new. to give up either on educational quality or In addition, the board spent many thou- affordability and sustainability. sands of dollars on an architect’s modeling Finally, I am disappointed to read let- VALOR GAS INSERTS of the K–12 idea on Mills Lawn’s campus ters from pro-levy advocates telling me to help the board envision it, and no dollars that everybody else in the region has new on models that factor in affordability and schools — as if that had any bearing on the sustainability. There has been no weighing issue. We need to attend to our own needs, of the costs of maintaining/renovating Mills educationally, socially, economically and in Lawn in the board’s presentation, in addition keeping with our values. to the $18 million being sought right now. —Dimi Reber There have been many arguments in the pro-levy campaign that divide the town into those for and against good education. 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I struggle with Dr. Yellow and Mr. the taxes? and the environment. Several profession- Springs often. There are days I know we The clear drug issues in our village als were noted in the paper last week — made the right move. All in one day I can streets makes my heart sad. It’s not cool at Larry Gerthoffer, of Larry Electric; Carlos bike, walk and swim. In the same evening, all. People from my distant land of Cincin- Landaburu, of Carlos Computer Services; we can dine on a pretty porch, see a movie nati are always so excited when I say I live and David Roche, building inspector — and share a beer with diverse people. in Yellow Springs, “Oh I love that place. It’s FORFOR commenting on the photos that were sent Then, there are other days. so cool!” To be certain, I have some dis- to the public. They brought about a more My partner and I moved from a 16-acre cernment to work through. accurate description of what we were all farm to a 1,600-square-foot ranch to reduce Dr. Yellow I love — who would not? But viewing. Having attended four meetings work and costs. In two short years, our it is Mr. Springs that leads me to think that regarding the school levy, the subject taxes now are very close to matching our maybe this is a cool place to visit and, for of an adequate maintenance budget was farm; should the school tax pass, I will pay us, a perhaps too-expensive and permissive brought up by community members and more than I did for my farm. Affordable village for us. Perhaps most small villages disregarded. I have little confidence the housing is a wonderful concept. But if the are similar; I can stretch my mind but not buildings will be maintained adequately if village is not sustainable or affordable to my pocketbook. So much for working less! Mom this levy passes. us, I don’t see how it would be sustainable —Laurie Stober Mom —Rose O’Brien ‘No’ to this levy Show we believe in students There are several reasons why I have Student: “Mr. Adoff, where is all that cold happens to be standing in the wrong place. (early) voted “no” on the school levy. Many air coming from?” Most distressing about my current work It’s Back.... of these reasons have been adequately Mr. Adoff: “The hole in the ceiling.” conditions is how it impacts and forces expressed by others’ letters to the editor. Thus began a now-too-usual exchange me to change my instruction. There is I will just touch on a point that has been between teacher and student that disrupted no useable common learning space for CANDY! gnawing at me a bit. learning and the entire class. Let’s back up our students at the middle school. Space dairy & gluten free I was told by our superintendent that a couple of weeks. The first day I returned outside of the classroom is essential for people are voting for the building plan that from spring break, I discovered a large leveled reading groups, enrichment, col- has been advertised and that changes to chunk of my classroom ceiling had fallen laborative work, and a myriad of other vital 767-2000 • 253c XENIA AVE. ACROSS FROM US BANK that plan would be unethical after the vote. to the floor, exposing a tangle of ancient educational uses. All that is available is the He said that there will be room for decisions infrastructure that was not only a safety cramped hallway where the ever growing on superficial items, such as furniture, but issue but also served as a continual distrac- seventh- and eighth-grade limbs seem to not structural. I’m not sure that the voters tion for my students. On the other side of stretch out to meet the horizon and often realize that they are voting on this building the classroom, a wide swath of discolored accidentally trip other students and staff. Send flowers plan and not some flexible idea that one will ceiling tile sagged and bowed, threatening Students have to whisper so as not to dis- the week of be able to contribute ideas to. I have heard to give way. I regularly have to move desks turb other classes. Additionally, the close Mothers Day, a few pro-levy people express some insight- out of the possible line of fire as I worry quarters in the hallway spawn behavior ’ May 7–12! ful ideas about what they would like to see that ceiling tile will come crashing down on issues that I believe would not exist if there — and they don’t seem to realize that they one of my student’s heads. was adequate space. Sunday, May 13 We are open won’t be able to implement them. On a good day, my classroom, strike The below sub-par conditions I have is I think that is a pretty significant, glar- that, the 30-year-old “temporary trailer” described cannot be what this community Mother’s Day ing issue. So, unless you are completely that houses my classroom, is a minefield wants for our children. My students are married to this specific building plan, a of radical temperature changes, plumbing empowered at this moment in time. They for pick-up vote “no” will slow the process down and issues and their accompanying smells, have grabbed the baton, and they are run- only til 5 p.m. allow for financial considerations and more and unstable flooring. The claustrophobic ning with it. Every morning, I see hope. insightful and creative contributions. hallways seem to close in tighter as the I see our future change agents. I see the M. – Th. 10 – 6; F. 10 – 7; Sat. 10–6; Sun. 12–5 A vote “no” is not a “no” vote for any seventh-graders grow taller, creating a only humans on the planet that can begin plans, future school levies, improvements, depressing funhouse effect that is far more to clean up the mess “we” have left them. 767-1658 or 1-800-248-1658 buildings, etc. A “no” vote is a “no” for this suited for a county fair than a school. Let’s show our students that we believe in 239 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs across town and very specific levy. I have to open my classroom door ever so them. Let’s show our students that we value across the world www.GlenGardenGifts.com —Kate Hamilton slowly and call out, “Watch out I’m opening them. Let’s show our students that we care. my door, be careful, I’m opening my door!” Please vote “yes” for the Yellow Springs This is a serious safety issue. My door School Levy on May 8. Teachers, not opens out into the hallway where there is — Jaime Adoff virtually no margin for error if a student McKinney language arts teacher buildings How many times have we heard this story? A young student is not doing well, Show caring for safety either at school, at life or both. Then they encounter that special teacher who Several years ago, David Wheeler, a adequate security systems from protecting GARDEN CENTER, changed their life. On the other hand, parent of one of the 6-year-old first-graders students. If readers think that I am using that was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting, tragic events to emphasize the need for a FLORIST and LANDSCAPING I have never heard the story about the student who says some building changed said this on “60 Minutes”: levy, then they are correct. We need this MON-SAT 9 am–5:30 pm • SUN Noon–4 pm their life. “I would like every parent in this country levy to guarantee the safest environment I cannot remember the building I was — that’s 150 million people — I would like possible for our community. educated in ever making much difference. them to look in the mirror and say, ‘This The money for this levy is not just for I attended school in some of the best and will never happen to me, this will never construction. It’s for improving structure Moms Deserve worst buildings in Yellow Springs. When happen in my school, this will never happen already there. It’s for renovating the caf- we were sent to a school building in poor in my community,’ and see if you actually eteria and the gym. This levy will conserve condition, we would joke and snicker about believe that. And if there’s a shadow, the our tax dollars rather than dump money the Best! it on occasion, but it never really affected slightest shadow of doubt in what you’ve into excessive piecemeal repairs that will our education. Similarly, when we had a said? Think about what you can do to continue to deteriorate. • Hanging Baskets $995 & up new school building, we were excited about change that. ... It’s going to happen again. We have invited input from parents, it, the way we would be if we had a new Every time, it’s somebody else’s school, it’s teachers and voters to come up with a facil- bicycle or car. That lasted a day or two and somebody else’s community, it’s somebody ity plan that we can all agree with. After • Fresh Flowers, Candy was out of mind. Forgotten. else’s town. Until one day, you wake up and careful consideration, we walked back the What I do remember and value greatly to it’s not.” K–12 campus on Mills-Lawn and developed this day were many of the teachers. Teach- As someone who has followed the levy a more measured high school/middle • Annual & perennial plants ers do change lives. I think we should stop process very closely for the last year, meet- school renovation plan. We cannot expect getting so excited about how much we can ing with concerned tax payers, organizing, to keep young families here if we do not convince people to spend on new buildings phone banking and canvassing, I would like show up-to-date and safe schools as our and see how much of that money we can to think I can look in the mirror and admit number-one commitment. In the last ten • 20% off Dogwoods, Lilacs, spend on teachers. I want the highest-paid, to myself that I have done everything I can years, every Greene County school district Forsythia, Burpee Seeds, Bird Baths best teachers in the state — not the best, to ensure school safety. Superintendent has built or is in the process of building most expensive building. Mario Basora visibly cringed when he new schools. Our high school was built in —Dan Robinow mentioned the possibility of a gun attack. 1963! & Ceramic Pots Some people may think mentioning safety This levy makes sense for our com- concerns when promoting our levy is dis- munity! Yellow Springs was founded on tasteful, however, are we really absorbing the belief and commitment of hardcore 372-2461 • 1625 N. DETROIT ST., XENIA what Wheeler, a grieving father, is saying educators. It is uncanny how educated the if we are afraid to talk about the real issue? average Yellow Springer is. It is time to www.wicklines.net • www.wicklinesflorist.net This levy will update much-needed safety pay it forward and show that community measures that specifically dissuade a gun commitment is alive and well. This is the attack. The addition of a secure vestibule most collective way we can show that we will replace the current entry where care about the safety of our kids. It is time visitors now enter the building by way of to look in the mirror and vote “yes” for the a single door, directly into a busy hallway. school levy. No longer will we have an outdated and — Jonathan Platt overloaded electrical system that prevents YS parent

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The kitchen, classrooms, halls and I can’t imagine what it’s like feeling son attended — classes of ‘72 and ‘14, and improved flow were all impressive. The simultaneously right and wrong making respectively — I have been considering my library showed that the architect the board decisions for a community of often diverse position on the rebuilding of the schools has chosen is amazingly gifted. thought. It is concerning diversity that and the levy. Despite the fact that scare tactics may I wish to share some of my experience I like old buildings. I dislike seeing so have been unwise, it is clear to me that growing up in Yellow Springs. I always felt 1313thth many “teardowns” in Yellow Springs, as our wonderful middle and high school very fortunate to receive my education referenced in Malte von Matthiessen’s students and their caring teachers deserve here. Class size was relatively small and letter. I hear my classmate Scott Clark’s better facilities. I have seen very recently this, combined with numerous engaging concerns, and those of so many others as how long they have to wait in extremely teachers, created interactive environments we face yet another increase in the basic crowded conditions to eat and socialize. where we helped each other to learn. That costs of living in this wonderful place. The three-story tower and the trailers will collective understanding from a diverse Although I am soon moving to Dayton for not be missed and will be replaced with a people of different cultures, religions, races affordability reasons, before then I will vote building that will vastly improve the work- and economic backgrounds was far more “yes.” ing and project-based learning environ- powerful knowledge than could be lectured MayMay On April 20, I and six other citizens ment. by a teacher alone. This diversity was joined the board’s prospective architect, Superintendent Basora cares deeply echoed in the community and it continued Rueschle, and Superintendent Basora on about all of our students. He cares about the life education of seeing and thinking in MOTHER’S DAY a weather-postponed tour of two buildings and respects his excellent staff as well. different ways. None of these experiences arrangements at the x the architecture firm had been involved He listens. He is, in my opinion, the best were dependent on advanced facilities of with: Bethel High School’s remodel/expan- superintendent we could have at this time any sort. LittLe Fairy Garden sion and the Dayton Metro Library North- of change and challenge. The schools are in I never thought I would vote against 224 Xenia Ave. in Kings Yard west Branch, a Leed Certified stunner. The good hands and the levy should be passed. a school levy, but this one is big and the Bethel staff, administration and students —Claire Winold cost of living is growing quickly in too many ways in our town. Too many of us Pick up a are retired or work to live instead of live to work. I fear that passing this levy, and the PREMADE FAIRY GARDEN ‘Yes’ is the only choice follow-up Mills Lawn levy, could push us for Mom or Grandma today! past a tipping point of affordability. Only Greetings to all. I am writing in support offensive to destroy the public school then might we realize we’ve lost something of the school levy. In my opinion, there is system, gut and destroy libraries and more valuable than money with little way to  no other choice. defund community centers, for-profit Noon–6 p.m. Daily • Closed Mon. & Wed. get it back moving forward. I’m not voting I am a former teacher and administra- schools to go along with for-profit prisons. against the schools, but rather for the town. Gift Certificates available • 714-785-5876 tor in the New York City schools. Deeply So, this town is full of those involved in a We need a solution for our educational involved in the struggles to create an wide variety of efforts to preserve our demo- facilities, but this I feel, is not it. educational system committed to the very cratic values and go beyond mere tolerance —Shawn Jones survival of young men and women. I have and survival into a more meaningful future. devoted 50 years to creating poetry for There is a direct line between the years young readers and their older allies, with of public witness on the corner of Xenia House of Ravenwood the publication of more than 40 books. Avenue by Hazel Tulecke and Bill Houston Poor data and I have been a resident of this complex and our students walking out to protest gun Metaphysical Rock Shoppe community since 1969, a witness to the violence and the daily drum beat of death scare tactics devolution of this town into the “expensive and destruction. We need to vote as a lesson Please vote against the upcoming school ordinary,” merely paying loud lip service to our young people, plain and simple. I do tax increase for three reasons: the children Family. While the Father protects, the Mother to a tradition of values which separate and not think there is any other choice. We must we educate, our school district administra- distinguish and raise us to the unique. not go against the creation of 21st-century instructs, nutures and guides the pack. tion and our community. So, as this years-long slide continues, facilities for these next generations. Our school buildings have been poorly The den is whole. The family continues. with the acceleration of the high costs of I urge you all to remain involved and maintained and need improvements, but living here; so, as I shake my head each angry, in all your wonderful and intelligent Honor the Mother this Mother’s Day. this expensive tax only addresses about month at my utilities bill — actually tripled variations and intents, and look at the daily half of our students. It also sets a very poor beyond previous, recent past; so, there is and weekly amounts added to your budgets example: Don’t take care of it, throw it away, only the educational system which shines and lives by this levy, and find other things get something new. Indicate your concern and is distinguished. Simply put: The future to cut. Certainly, continue to join forces in  Gift Certificates Available for all of our students by voting “no.” of this town — and beyond, of course — lies the struggle to lower utilities costs — but If our school administration sat in our  - •  Corry St. with our young people. Of course, “an oldie do not succumb to this levy as obvious ⁽ ⁾ class rooms, using project-based learning but still goodie,” which must be backed up target. they would cooperate to solve a problem; by dedication and hard work and sacrifice. Please vote for the school levy — and with critical thinking they would look at We are living deep within the darkest great thanks. both the advantages and disadvantages of nightmare of ignorance, and the federal —Arnold Adoff various solutions. Instead they have used poor data, scare tactics, and deceit to pro- mote this tax. Say “no” to these methods. Each increase in taxes moves our com- Schools, affordability conflated munity towards greater economic segrega- I am deeply concerned that the school strongly preferred to replacement, largely tion. We have not finished paying for the ROBIN’S facilities problem is being unnecessarily for environmental reasons. Over time, the most recent building improvements, some conflated with the affordability problem, plan we will vote on evolved, and I believe of which are already in need of repair. The to the detriment of both. Between the it reflects community input to a remarkable proposed taxes will last so long that it is Yellow Springs News’ in-depth reporting degree. clear that there will be more facility needs NURSERY on affordability and Kent Bristol’s cogent Most of the attributes that make this a before they are all paid. Ask for a well letter last month, I have no new or startling desirable place to live come at a cost. Bal- thought out future for our community by 1056 U.S. 68 South, Xenia insights on that topic. I can offer a differ- ancing those costs with their benefits has voting “no.” (1 mile south of Rt. 35 by-pass) ent perspective based on my experience as always been the great challenge of public —Richard Zopf an administrator in a school district facing policy, and who would disagree that our Mon.–Sat. 9–8 Sun. 10–5 many of the same challenges. populace is highly informed, motivated, Eighteen-point-four million dollars, plus opinionated and demanding about such interest, is a lot of money. The timing of this things? But local government can only BIG, BEAUTIFUL issue could have been better. But neither of do so much to impact affordability. Fortu- these is the fault of the school district. The nately, we have many creative people here, Hanging Baskets law in Ohio is designed intentionally to pre- and we are not limited to what government $1699 each or 3/$48 vent voted taxes from increasing as housing alone can do to address this problem. Look appreciates, a fact that is not well under- around, and I hope you will see, as I do, We have 1,000's of baskets! stood. Moreover, one mill of additional tax a wealth of formal and informal groups, will cost the homeowner the same amount all working passionately to preserve the whether the house is in Yellow Springs or best attributes of our community. The Centerville. However, one mill of additional “infrastructure” to tackle this problem is Perennials tax generates $1.72 million annually in Cen- here, but can we please keep the dialogue Strawberry We have thousands terville, but only $131,730 here. respectful? Demonizing those who dis- Plants starting at $249 Was the school facilities process open agree with us is counterproductive. I sup- 99 and transparent? I believe it was. From port the school facilities issue. That doesn’t $1 each Choose from daisies, the outset both the Board of Education and mean you hate children if you disagree with YUM! lavender, liatris, butterfly the administration are repeatedly on record me, any more than I am an evil gentrifier that no specific plan existed — community because I only moved here five years ago. bushes, daylilies, coreopsis, input would drive development of anything We can do better than that. I believe any Knockout Roses iris & hundreds more! put before the voters. This squares com- fearless thinker would view this as a prob- 99 pletely with events. Multiple approaches lem to be solved, rather than focusing on starting at $12 were discussed in numerous forums. The whom to blame. 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HAND-TOSSED AND THIN CRUST PIZZA • SALADS • GYROS How will you vote on the levy? PASTA • WINGS • HOAGIES is also retired from the military, and now CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE LEVY FACTS teaches at Central State University. Unlike of living in Yellow Springs has a profound On May 8, residents of the Yellow his wife, he has not yet made a decision on effect, according to villager Susan Har- Springs Exempted Village School Dis- the levy. rison. trict will vote on a combined property “I’m torn on the issue,” he said. “I see BENTINOofBENTINO Yellow Springs S S “The affordability issue is huge,” Har- tax and income tax bond levy for the both sides. There’s the rising cost of living rison said in a recent interview. “We keep renovation and replacement of the here, but there’s no dispute that something Pizza on taking on more and more, and we can’t local middle school and high school. needs to be done at the schools.” do that forever.” A 37-year 4.7-mill property tax levy DINE IN • CARRY OUT A retired elementary school teacher, and 30- year 0.25 percent income tax Millennials, artists Fri & Sat: 11 am–11 pm Harrison counts herself among lifelong will pay for $18.5 milllion of facility Musician and 2012 YSHS alum Rourke Sun–Thurs: 11 am–10 pm supporters of education. She has never improvements. Papania, who moved back to town after before voted against a school levy, she said, If the levy passes, the new tax rates graduating from Ohio University in 2016, but she plans to do so on May 8. would take effect at the start of 2019. said that he and a group of his friends had 1071⁄2 Xenia Ave. 767-2500 “This is a first for me,” she said. CALZONES • BREAD STICKS • CALZONES The proposed levy would cost the considered writing a letter to the editor Harrison agrees with school leaders that typical Yellow Springs household representing their perspective as relatively DELIVERY 7 DAYS A WEEK — 11 am–1 pm & 5 pm–close “there are problems that need to be fixed.” $445 more per year on top of the recent graduates. The schools probably need some structural $2,665 such a household currently “We all realize that it would be nice for changes, but this project feels too big and pays in property and income taxes to the schools to have better buildings and not too costly, she said. the schools, using the median Yellow have last-century classrooms,” he said this History has taught Harrison that educa- Springs income of $63,024 and a week. “And there are very specific needs tional trends — such as the project-based- home appraised at $175,000. that need to be addressed,” he added, learning, or PBL, model favored by local But how much your household will citing McKinney classrooms, which are schools, come and go. Consequently, she pay depends upon your appraised contained in a bricked-over modular trailer, believes the facility needs of the schools property value and your household’s as in particular need of improvement. will also change over time. annual income. See the table below But he isn’t convinced that the there is “Research shows that the most impor- for a rough estimate how much more need for “a new main high school building.” tant thing in education is the teacher,” you might pay, and visit ysnews.com to Safety concerns at the facility have been she said. use our tax levy calculator for a more overblown, especially by a recently dis- In contrast, longtime villager Mary accurate estimate. tributed flier suggesting various areas of Cargan plans to vote yes. When she worry, he believes. attended a recent Housing Needs Assess- “The way they’re talking about safety, ment gathering at the Yellow Springs overall, she feels most aligned with those they’re making it sound like the schools Senior Center, Cargan wasn’t sure where struggling with the cost of living in Yellow are going to crumble while students are in she stood on the levy. But at the event, she Springs. them,” he said, noting that his experience was impressed by a Mills Lawn fourth- in the buildings only six years ago didn’t grade class that presented its findings Families pro and con support this argument. after a PBL segment on local affordable In the first week that the Carr family Rather than putting $18.5 million toward housing. moved back to Yellow Springs a year facility upgrades, Papania would like to see “I was so blown away by their knowl- ago, Andrea Carr and her husband saw more of “a focus on teachers and materials edge, and the work they put into this a change in their two children. Having that directly affect students.” project,” she said. Cargan was equally endured the constant pressure of nonstop “Yellow Springs students are already passionate after hearing a group of YSHS testing in their previous school in Ketter- among the best prepared for college,” in students who attended the recent March ing, the boys now relaxed into experiential, the current buildings, he said. on Washington and gave a presentation hands-on learning of PBL at Mills Lawn. In Several other millennials contacted by on the event to the Unitarian Fellowship. his first week at Mills Lawn, their second- the News said they need more time to study “I was very impressed, and I want to grader was asked to carry water in buckets the issue. support the schools,” she said. “Whatever around town as part of a project aimed to “I’ve been so busy preparing to move that they’re doing in this educational process, help children understand how most people my mind’s kind of been elsewhere,” said it’s working.” in the world have to work to get fresh Sam Salazar, another 2012 YSHS graduate. Former Antioch College dance profes- water. “I realize there are a lot of problems sor Jill Becker also plans to vote for the “I thought, ‘this is a great way of teach- [with the schools],” he said. “Change is levy. The recent flier sent out by the Com- ing,’” Carr said this week. “We saw our needed.” But as far as deciding on the cur- mittee for the Levy impressed her with children begin to thrive.” rent levy question, “I still need to do some the magnitude of the school’s problems, Because of their children’s blossoming at homework.” she said. Mills Lawn, the Carrs will vote for the levy. For life-long resident and dancer Valerie “Honestly, I always vote for the schools. Carr understands why many villag- Blackwell-Truitt, the levy question poses a As a teacher, I have a lot of sympathy for ers might vote against the levy, due to fundamental dilemma. what they’re doing,” she said. affordability concerns. “I typically vote for the levy. I think it’s In contrast, longtime villager Kate “It’s not the perfect time for this, or even important to support the schools. But it is Anderson, a retired graphic designer, a perfect plan,” she said. hard, as a homeowner who is having more plans to vote no on the levy. Her vote is But seeing the change in their sons, the expenses, to make a decision,” she said this informed by the local people she sees Carrs want to support local schools. week. struggling with rising costs in the village, “I personally believe in Yellow Springs “We should be a community where chil- as part of her volunteer work with The $10 schools,” she said. “We have something dren come first,’ she said. But she wonders Club, which provides one-time financial great here.” if this particular levy asks too much. “I know help to villagers in need. In the last year, Amy Magnus also feels her son is having the high school definitely needs work, but I according to Anderson, she has seen local a positive experience at Mills Lawn — her need to read more about the issue.” need rise, especially after recent hikes in daughter attends the Antioch School — but At the same time, considering the pos- utility fees. she is deeply concerned about conversa- sibility of voting against a school levy goes “It’s tough to hear people say, if this tions she’s had with those who live on her against her grain. — Public Notice — levy passes, I don’t think I can stay here,” street, who have lived in the village for She said she remembered feeling frus- Anderson said. She also volunteers with The decades. trated when her children were in school YOUR VILLAGE NEEDS YOU Beloved Community, a project that includes “I keep talking with people like my neigh- by people who didn’t feel obligated to providing free meals once a month, along bors, who say, this is living beyond our support levies if they had no kids in the The Village of Yellow Springs is accepting applications for: with bags of food to take home. means.” she said. “I hear too many voices system. “We’re handing out a lot of groceries,” saying, this is hard. This is too hard.” “I just had a problem with that,” she said. she said. A mathematician who’s retired from “It’s still our village. It’s still our children,” PART-TIME BUILDING MONITOR at the It feels bad to vote against the schools, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Magnus she said. JOHN BRYAN COMMUNITY CENTER Anderson said, and she resents levy sup- cares most about addressing the needs of For local artist and longtime villager porters who say that only those who the schools in the context of the needs of Theresa Mayer, the issue of how to vote • May to September, schedule varies between 10-20 hours per week support the levy support children. But the entire community. She has no doubt is clear. She’s a “yes.” Her two sons went during evenings and weekends. that there are legitimate needs to address through the school system, and her oldest in the YSHS facility, but believes in a more now teaches in the district. • Responsibilities include overseeing the Youth Center and gym, assist- cautious, incremental approach. But she supports the measure for rea- ing in special youth events and performing some janitorial duties. 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Pictured, from left, are Council Chambers, second floor, Bryan Community Center Walters agreed. “It has taken on a life of participants Keri Speck, Victoria Walters, Jennifer Johnson, Pitstick, Brian Upchurch, Ellen Ballerene and Carlos Landaburu. its own,” she said. Comments from the Public are welcomed at two different times during the For co-producer Eckenrode Saari, the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda will be heard results reflect “the spirit in which the [the- middle-schooler performing in the school ences and feelings, Pitstick hopes audience under Citizens Concerns, and (2) Comments on all items listed on the Agenda ater] company itself was formed.” district’s production of “Fiddler on the members can relate. will be heard during Council’s consideration of said item. A Sign-In sheet will “I’m excited for the company to be pro- Roof” and she was helping with costumes. “Everybody has to get up in the morning,” be made available on the small table at the rear of the Council Chambers. Please ducing an original work that utilizes myriad “I think Colton is a genius,” Thomas said. he said. “Everybody has to go to work. Every- write your name and the topic you wish to discuss. forms of artistic expression and artists into She appreciates the emotional honesty body has to have a break up at some point.” a single piece,” she wrote in an email. and vulnerability he reveals in his poems, Tickets for the production are available CALL TO ORDER And Pitstick said he deeply values the the subject matter of which can sometimes at the door. Cost is $10 for the Thursday collaborative aspect of the production. be difficult. through Saturday performances. Canned ROLL CALL “It’s the coolest thing ever,” he said. “I’m “He grapples with his hopes, fears, drug goods to be donated to the Beloved Com- EXECUTIVE SESSION (6 p.m.) immensely blessed to have everyone on use, inadequacy about forging relation- munity Project’s food insecurity program • To Discuss the Discipline of a Public Employee. board.” ships and just the sheer difficulty of getting will be accepted as admission for the Thomas is full of praise for the young through the day.” Wednesday night performance. REGULAR MEETING (7 p.m.) man she says she first met when he was a While the text expresses personal experi- Contact: [email protected] ANNOUNCEMENTS CONSENT AGENDA (7:10 p.m.) Opioid crisis, growth addressed • Minutes of April 16, 2018 Regular Meeting • Resolution 2018-13 Forming an Agreement between the Village of he would help bridge divides and balance Yellow Springs and the Greene County, Ohio Engineer for a Cooperative CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE Springs is running against Alexander Blas- “competing interests.” chak of Spring Valley, a 21-year-old newcomer. Paving Program “There are a lot of big financial decisions “I’m getting hit from both sides cause Williams was appointed clerk of courts • Resolution 2018-15 Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter Into an to be made,” Gould said. Foremost among I’m kind of in the middle,” he said. “But my in January when former clerk Terry Mazur Agreement with ODOT for Ramp and Dome Repair and Construction for them is a new jail, which Gould estimated hope is that we come to the middle some- retired. He previously worked in the county 2018 may cost nearly $50 million. where because that way there won’t be so recorder’s office and for the Ohio secretary • Ordinance 2018-16 Repealing Chapter 1020.04 “Maintenance Gould previously advised the commis- many people who are upset.” of state, the News has reported. If elected, Requirements” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village Of Yellow sion its cash carryover was excessively Lopez said that the current board is too Williams said in addition to his regular duties Springs, Ohio and Enacting New Chapter 1020.04 “Maintenance large. Gould found it “disconcerting” that heavily weighted toward business con- he would reach out to area schools to pro- Requirements” a county would have nearly $30 million in cerns over those of people. mote courthouse tours and work with teach- • Ordinance 2018-17 Repealing Section 1248.01(A) “R-A, Low Density reserves with a $50 million budget. “The county is made up of businesses ers to educate kids about the legal system. Residential District” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village Of Yellow “If we have a need for funds, we need to and people and they are missing the people Blaschak graduated from Carroll High Springs, Ohio and Enacting a New Section 1248.01(A) “R-A, Low Density identify those and put the funds to use,” part,” Lopez said. “And a lot of [county] School in Dayton in 2014 and is studying Gould said. “If not, we need to give the money funnels through social services.” political science and sociology at Wright Residential District” money back to taxpayers.” Striking a balance between development State University, expecting to graduate in • Ordinance 2018-18 Repealing Section 1260.04(A)(6) “Uses; Accessory Eight months later, the commissioners and the environment is important to Bujen- May, according to his campaign website. Buildings and Structures” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village Of approved a roll back for half as much as ovic, but he cautioned against “beating up Blaschak did not respond to News request Yellow Springs, Ohio and Enacting a New Section 1260(A)(6) “Uses; Gould advised, he said, electing for a 0.5-mill on retail too hard” since brick-and-mortar for an interview. Accessory Buildings and Structures” property tax roll back that will save county businesses are already struggling, he said. The winner of the Republican primary • Ordinance 2018-19 Repealing Section 1262.02(B) “Procedures: Public property owners $1.9 million annually starting The county’s principal revenue source will face Cyndi Pauwels of Yellow Springs, Notice” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio this year, according to a county press release. comes from sales tax. who is unopposed in the Democratic and Replacing it With a New Section 1262.02(B) “Procedures: Public Notice” Anderson contends that the commis- But to Lopez, development in the county primary, in November’s general election. • Ordinance 2018-20 Repealing Section 1250.03 (A) “Spatial sion is fiscally responsible, during his should be reigned in. According to Lopez, Pauwels, a writer, has experience as a Requirements” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, tenure weathering the 2007–08 economic fast-growing development has impacted the police/fire dispatcher, deputy clerk at the Ohio and Enacting a New Section 1250.03(A) “Spatial Requirements” downturn and improving the county’s bond flow and direction of the Little Miami River, municipal and federal court level in Toledo rating to AA1, which allows the county to causing more flooding and affecting the and liaison between schools, social service • Ordinance 2018-21 Repealing Section 1262.08(E)(1) “Conditional Use access lower interest rates. health of the river, “which in turn affects agencies, law enforcement and the Lucas Requirements: Residential: Accessory Dwelling Units” of the Codified “You can get a lot more bang for your everyone’s land.” County Juvenile Court. Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio and Enacting a New taxpayer money now,” Anderson said. Lopez’s approach to economic develop- Section 1262.08(E)(1) “Conditional Use Requirements: Residential: Anderson is also proud of pushing Clark ment would be to take care of the people Other contested races Accessory Dwelling Units” State Community College to build educa- of Greene County and their problems first, Registered Democrats in Yellow Springs PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION (7:20 p.m.) tional facilities in the county, setting up a saying business will come “when things look and Miami Township will also choose their • Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2018-14 port authority and supporting farmland good and and feel good in Greene County.” party’s nominee for governor of Ohio and Amending the Employee Personnel Manual to Add One Holiday to the preservation. “Building a community is not just the congress. Registered Republicans will select Recognized Holiday Calendar Gould said that the commission should business aspect, not just putting sewer to a candidate for state representative, gover- establish better relationships with the the street,” Lopez said. “That is important, nor of Ohio, congress and the U.S. senate. • Emergency Reading of Ordinance 2018-15 Approving the Editing and municipalities and townships and that he but it’s also important to know that our citi- In the 73rd Ohio house district, State Inclusion of Certain Ordinances and Resolutions as Parts of the Various would listen to each community’s economic zens have the resources they need.” Rep. Rick Perales of Beavercreek faces Component Codes of the Codified Ordinances: Approving Adopting and development needs. Commissioners Koogler and Glaser are a challenge from Jocelyn Smith, a regis- Enacting New Matter in the Updated and Revised Codified Ordinances: “I would be hard-pressed to convince the up for re-election in 2020. tered nurse who lives in Fairborn, for the Repealing Ordinances and Resolutions in Conflict Therewith: Publishing people of Yellow Springs to build a factory, Republican nomination. Perales, who was the Enactment of New Matter; and Declaring an Emergency but I would like to talk with them to see Clerk of courts race formerly a Greene County commissioner, • Reading of Resolution 2018-09 Creating a Permanent Glass Farm what their assets are,” Gould said. In the Republican primary for Greene is seeking his fourth two-year term for Conservation Area Management Committee Bujenovic said as a moderate candidate, County Clerk of Courts, AJ Williams of Yellow the district, which covers western Greene • Reading of Resolution 2018-14 Creating an Economic Development County. The winner will face Kim McCar- Incentive Policy thy of Bellbrook, who is running unop- • Reading of Resolution 2018-16 Approving an Employment Agreement posed in the Democratic primary. for the Position of Finance Director Struggle against racism In the contest to be the next representa- en’s March leadership after it was initially tive of the Ohio 10th district in the U.S. SPECIAL REPORTS (7:35 p.m.) CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE criticized for its lack of diversity, found that Congress, three Democrats and three • HRC Annual Report on issues of race, also left motivated to do white women organizers were ignoring Republicans are vying for their party’s nom- more to “courageously stand up and use my race and its intersection with gender. ination. Incumbent Mike Turner of Dayton OLD BUSINESS (7:40 p.m.) voice for women of color.” “It was like a fire exploded in my soul,” is seeking the Republican nomination but is • Housing Advisory Board Report on Community Conversations/Next Steps Mallory recalled when asked by a white up against John Anderson of Enon and John (MacQueen: 45 min.) Lessons from King, March woman, “What does race have to do with Mitchell of Dayton. Three challengers for • Utility Tiering Discussion (Kreeger: 15 min.) Referencing her surroundings, Mallory women’s rights issues?” the Democratic nomination hope to unseat made note of Antioch College’s “revolution- During the time of “constant fighting” Turner: Theresa Gasper of Dayton, Robert FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (9 p.m.) ary spirit” and encouraged the institution that followed and even after people of color Klepinger of Dayton and Michael Milisits of • May 21: to embrace student activism. She praised Huber Heights. were accused of “being divisive by bring- + Tobacco 21 Discussion Antioch for “trying to foster an environ- ing up race,” Mallory said she thought of Races are already set for the statewide ment where people can speak up and be King’s defining spirit, and was able to stay offices of attorney general, auditor of state + JSTF Proposal for Permanent Commission Status seen and heard.” at the table. A turning point came when and secretary of state and for the two open- + Fees for Event Services Discussion Mallory, who met Coretta Scott King Bernice King, King’s daughter, shared a ings on the bench of the Ohio Supreme + Diversity Outreach Hiring Policy Draft on several occasions, shared her personal sentiment from her mother that women Court, while Republicans will chose a can- + JSTF Mayor’s Court Recommendation didate for state treasurer. reflections on the longtime social justice would have to become the nation’s soul, • June 4: First Reading of Ordinance 2018-XX Making Sale of Tobacco to activist and wife of the late Rev. Martin But the gubernatorial ticket is not set for Mallory said. Persons under the Age of 21 a Misdemeanor in the Village of Yellow Springs Luther King Jr., who was assassinated 50 “It calmed us all down,” she said. either major party. On the Republican side, years ago last month. Locals can continue to engage in anti- Yellow Springs native Mike Dewine is team- • June 18: Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2018-XX “As soon you as you saw Coretta Scott racist conversations and activism through ing up with Jon Husted for the nomination. Making Sale of Tobacco to Persons under the Age of 21 a Misdemeanor in King [in a room] you knew there was a the Coretta Scott King Center, which is Six Republicans are competing for the the Village of Yellow SpringsThe next regular meeting of the Council of the queen among you,” Mallory said, noting planning more activities this fall, accord- Republican nomination to be a candidate Village of Yellow Springs will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018 in that she was a “very thoughtful and power- ing to Director Mila Cooper. A Freedom for U.S. Senate. The winner will challenge Council Chambers, John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton Street. Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. ful woman” whose style was nevertheless to Vote Rally is planned for September, The next regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Yellow Springs will Contact: gentle and soft. and a social justice symposium will be [email protected] be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Council Chambers, John In contrast to today’s harsh social media later in the fall. Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton Street. climate, which Mallory suggested is a Cooper hopes the center becomes known manifestation of pain and disconnection, regionally and nationally in addition to sup- Tia Acheson This is not a complete agenda and is subject to change. King “showed us a different way.” porting Antioch students in their activism Materials relevant to this agenda are available in the John Bryan Community “She showed us that having a soft spirit on campus climate and issues of diversity PROFESSIONAL & DECORATIVE Center lobby and at the Yellow Springs library. Documents for consideration could actually accomplish the same goal,” and inclusion. by Council must arrive by 10 a.m. on the Friday prior to Monday’s meeting. Mallory said. “Part of our role is to help students wres- PAINTING Documents may be left with the police department, utility office or the Clerk King’s example helped Mallory weather a tle with issues, think critically and provide of Council’s office. tense time for the nascent Women’s March, them the tools to be engaged,” Cooper said. Interior • Exterior • Faux The Village of Yellow Springs is committed to providing reasonable accommoda- as white and black women struggled to “It’s part of who they are — Antiochians Cabinetry • Color Consults tions for people with disabilities. The Council meeting is wheelchair accessible. organize together with an elephant in the are engaged when there is injustice.” Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the Village Clerk room — that the majority of white women in This article was shortened for length. To www.facebook.com/tia.painting of Council’s Office at 767-9126 or via e-mail at [email protected] for the country actually voted for Trump. read the full story, visit ysnews.com. 937-938-0710 more information. Mallory, who was invited into the Wom- Contact: [email protected] PAGE 12 M AY 3, 2018 NEWS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS ART AROUND TOWN Inspired by nature, and the village Upcoming events • The YS Arts Council and the YS Arts • The work of Chloe McEldowney will be and Culture Commission are presenting on display at the YS Brewery through May “Celebrating the Banner Festival” as part of By Carla Steiger 27. McEldowney is a painter from Russia, the YSAC Permanent Collection Local Art Ohio, whose artistic style is an intuitive History Series at the Bryan Center through A feeling of unmitigated joy suffuses the response to materials, surface and subject June 30. work of painter Libby Rudolf. While she as she records what she sees in color- has painted a range of subjects, including Donations sought ful, expressive strokes that push and pull portraits, street scenes and close-ups of The YS Arts and Culture Commission across the surface. For her current series, flowers, she prefers to paint nature scenes is looking for unwanted, working pianos she captures fluidity of gestural marks by and people in a natural setting. for an upcoming public art project, “Piano painting on a translucent yupo paper, using Her style is impressionistic and she paints Summer 2018.” The ACC will arrange for both sides, slowly building up the final with assured and flowing brushstrokes. The pick-up. The pianos will not be returned. image. An artist party for McEldowney will pieces evoke the essence of each place she Those who would like to donate a piano are be held Sunday, May 27, 6–8 p.m. captures. Looking at one of her paintings asked to call 545-1478 or email jfleming7@ • “Dreamscapes,” art by Carla Steiger, of the stream in the Glen, the viewer can woh.rr.com. will be on display at the YS Arts Council almost feel the moisture rising from the Community Gallery May 18–June 10. Stei- Call for submissions water and the sun-kissed warmth of the ger assembles small tableaux from a collec- • Village Artisans is inviting community nearby rocks. Rudolf’s pieces, along with tion of old photographs, toys, paintings, fab- artists to get creative and make art pieces the work of her friend Diana Hoke, will be rics, small objects and items from nature, for their upcoming “Animals Reign” art exhibited at the Winds from May 8 through then photographs the tableaux, in natural show. Village Artisans are looking for art June 30, her third show at the Winds restau- light, in a direct, single negative or digital work that depicts how animals’ and peo- rant. She has also exhibited her work with photograph. The exhibition will include ple’s lives are intertwined. Art should be the Fairborn Art Association in Fairborn, a working sample of the assemblage, and submitted in person by May 11 during the the Yellow Springs Senior Center, and in instructions on how to use the technique. gallery’s business hours: Monday–Thurs- group shows at the Springfield Museum of An opening reception will be held Friday, day, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, and Saturday, Art and the Columbus Museum of Art. PHOTO BY CARLA STEIGER May 18, 6–9 p.m. Rudolf’s pleasure in her art explorations 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, noon–5 p.m. The paintings of local artist Libby Rudolf, shown above, will be on display at the Complete show information is available is apparent in her description of how she Currently on display Winds Café from May 8 through June 30. Also on display will be the paintings of on entry forms that may be picked up at works. • “Landscape Images,” photographic art the gallery, located at 100 Corry Street, “I paint color and light in watercolors Diana Hoke of St. Paris, Ohio. by Lincoln Castricone, will be on display at or online at villageartisans.blogspot.com. because it is a way to directly connect with the YS Arts Council through May 13. For more information, visit the gallery or the beauty surrounding us here in Ohio While Hoke dove into art when her son being with fellow students in the outdoors. • Village Artisans Gallery is hosting call 767-1209. The show will run May 17 and in the world. …. If at all possible, I paint was college age, Rudolf found the period Art can be a lonely business,” she said. “Paintings by Leah Grommon and Chris- through June 27, with an artists’ reception outside, in ‘plein air’ because it is by far the when her three children, Lilli, 22, Melanie 25, Although the bulk of Rudolf’s work is tine Klinger” in its lobby gallery through on Friday, June 15, 6–9 p.m. best way to achieve immediacy and lumi- and Eric, 27 were tiny, the beginning of her framed and matted, work has appeared in May 14. nosity with watercolors.” long and productive career as an artist. Some- books and a banner made for the Yellow • “Explorations in Print Making” will be Apply for YS Open Studios Tour She finds inspiration walking daily in the how she managed to carve out moments to Springs Banner Festival. She illustrated on display at The Winds Cafe through May YS artists are invited to open their stu- Glen with her dog, Lucky, a young border work at the kitchen table amid the clutter of “The Family Tree of the Rainbow,” by local 5. The exhibition displays the work of print- dios for visitors during the third annual collie and she takes an abundance of pic- toys and children’s belongings in their tiny author Raymond Ruka, along with books by maker Kathryn Pitstick, whose inspiration Yellow Springs Open Studios tour, to be tures there that serve as the basis for many 950-square-foot house on Grinnell Road. Bill Felker and Pat Stempfly. often comes from nature. held Oct. 20 and 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Applica- of her paintings. She and husband, Dan, a computer hard- In addition to a prodigious production of • New work by Dylan Sage and Sarah tions are open to artists with a studio within She met her co-exhibitor Diana Hoke at ware engineer, now live in a spacious house work, Rudolf spends a considerable amount Morrison will be on display at the Empo- a three-and-a-half-mile radius, with the an Enid Willard painting workshop at the in the same location. of time being an active member of the art rium through June 17. Morrison is a Yellow Springs Station as the radial center. Springfield Museum of Art. Hoke and her Rudolf’s first art adventures began community in town. She is an avid fan and self-taught independent artist from Yellow All displayed artwork must be original in husband live in Saint Paris, a rural area on her grandmother Lillian’s porch in member of both the Yellow Springs Arts Springs, working with lino cuts and print- design and produced by the artist applying; close to Troy. Until retirement, she worked Jamestown, New York, when as a small Council as well as the Village Artisans, where making using ink, watercolor and mixed application fee is $50, and the deadline is as a pediatric physical therapist in hospitals child, they listened to piano music as they she feels continually inspired to do new work media. Sage is a mixed-media artist based July 1. For full application guidelines, and and clinics. Hoke began painting seriously worked. Her style has also been influenced and encourage others. Artist Toni Laricchiuta out of the village, formally trained in sculp- to apply, visit ysopenstudios.ysartscouncil. when her son left for college and she appro- by other artists, especially Impressionists states, “Rudolf is a very inclusive painter. She ture and ceramics, but primarily using org. For more information, call 679-9722 or priated his room for a studio. She is happy Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morrisot, Fauve enjoys making art opportunities for others to acrylic paint. email [email protected]. to talk about her work. painter Henri Matisse and American artist create and show artworks together.” “I enjoy painting outside from nature, Andrew Wyeth. Lately, she is particularly She is also connected to other village art- from live models and from my own photos. I enthusiastic about the new freedom she ists through the Monday Morning Yellow choose everyday subjects that are meaning- has found in Chinese brush painting, which Springs Artists group, which meets to ful to me, and have photos from traveling to STUDIO SPACE RENTAL | Includes was introduced to her by Lain Quan Zhen in produce and share art. Her enthusiasm for the UK, Colorado and Europe,” she stated. JOHN shelf space and firings (available 24/7). a recent workshop and is now working on a doing art in the village has only grown over Like Rudolf, Hoke prefers using watercolor. large, 35” by 55”, piece using this style. She the course of her 30 years in town. BRYAN WOOD AND GAS KILN RESERVATION “Watercolor is my favorite medium, I love was also inspired by a Fred Graff “en plein” “I think Yellow Springs is an amazing COMMUNITY FIRINGS | 90 day lead time to save a the transparency and like to experiment air workshop she took in Clifton in 2015. place to be. We support each other, and the date. with different techniques and a variety of “Half of the fun of these workshops is community supports us,” she said. POTTERY CLASSES | Beginning wheel and basic papers and colors,” she said. being with the featured artist, but I also love Carla Steiger is a local artist and writer. hand building (8 session for each class) WORKSHOPS | Partnering with local Rose and Sal Company Mercantile — businesses to create functional ceramic pieces (beer steins, coffee mugs, shot glasses, flower pots, etc.) — workshops meet for 2 sessions and then a visit to More than an antique store the local business partner. The pieces. The back of the shop, still in the goods, an aesthetic artistic vision and a Penguin OPEN STUDIO TIME (most weekends By Tracy Perkins-Schmittler works for the grand opening, also contains background in sales has led to the expan- noon–4 p.m.) | For experienced pot- a workshop for repairing and restoring old sion of their smaller-scale online business Building ters or current class participants; hourly At an old storefront in town, Susan Burgos furniture and lamps for customers. into a brick-and-mortar mercantile. Burgos 100 Dayton St. rates, buy materials and get hands-on is showing a customer an ornate quilt and The shop’s intent is to sell merchandise said she loves history and restoration. help. accompanying pillow cases made from old that is of high quality and built to last, yet “Opening Rose & Sal has been a culmina- at affordable prices, the owners said. The communitypottery.com PRIVATE GROUP EVENTS | home scraps of material. A family of three is enthu- tion of my life experiences,” Burgos said. focus is on modern furnishings and acces- “Being able to showcase my collections and schoolers, birthdays, workshops — siastically inquiring what pieces of old furni- [email protected] ture they might bring in to sell. Meanwhile, sories that are solidly built, unlike cheaply- create a space to share with the community just ask and we’ll try to make it work. a husband and wife, who are in the hustle made wares that are discarded once they under one roof is just amazing.” and bustle process of moving, are bringing are broken or are no longer of use. The idea Bell earned his bachelor’s degree from in various pieces of antique furniture for con- is to display things in a picturesque way Rutgers University in geology and geog- signment through the back entrance. so that people can showcase their items raphy, and went on to earn his master’s This space donated for use by “Finally having everything out of boxes for consignment. Consignment items are degree in urban environmental planning local nonprofits by: and together has been a bit emotional at offered at 40/60, with the higher amount from Arizona State University in Tempe. He times, but the reactions from our guests going to the customer, which is an unusual had been working at an old-fashioned gas has been so positive it has solidified the good deal, according to the owners. station where he gradually learned how to vision we have for the space,” said Burgos, Burgos is opening the shop with her work on cars. From there he got into bicy- co-proprietor of the village’s newest shop. husband, Michael Bell from East Bruns- cle repair, which he said he prefers because The Rose and Sal Company Mercantile wick, N.J. Burgos grew up in this area just he’s an enthusiast for mountain biking. is now open for business at 136 Dayton St. outside of town on the edge of Fairborn As an urban planner, Bell became adept — Adoption Notice — in Yellow Springs at the former location of near Twin Towers Park. Her family still at brainstorming sessions involving com- Atomic Fox, which was originally the Ford owns farmland in Xenia. The two met in munity input and hashing out new ideas, Car and Tractor Dealership built in 1914. Phoenix, Ariz., where they were both living which he said has been an asset to starting PROBATE COURT OF GREENE COUNTY, OHIO In the 1960s, it was Center Stage, a local at the time. Bell was working at the urban the new business. Thomas M. O’Diam, Judge theater company. planning office and Burgos at the hotel “Michael is very handy,” Burgos said. After a modest preliminary opening with restaurant across the street, of which Bell “He helps make the vision come into Adoption of ______Connor Michael Deen Case No. ______10915AD just the front area of displays available to was a frequent customer. Burgos needed being.” (Name after Adoption) the public, Rose and Sal’s grand opening is to return to Yellow Springs to look after her Bell can either do functional restoration Saturday, May 5, Cinco de Mayo, with a food parents, and wanted to raise their two little or aesthetic restoration of pieces, or both, truck and party in the back of the store. sons in a less fast-paced environment. They he said. The latter requires a lot more NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The owners acquired the space through have been living here since 2014. in-depth work, however. He said that the their current landlord, Bob Baldwin, from Burgos had once attended Sinclair process of opening up the store has been To: Adam Lee Watson whom they were renting office space for Community College, but later returned to chaotic. school at Phoenix University and received “It’s like riding a race-course that’s being You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of April, 2018,Edward Albert their smaller online home furnishings busi- ness. The interior of the building has had her bachelor’s degree as a sommelier (a made while you’re riding it,” he said. Deen filed in this Court a Petition for Adoption ofConnor Michael Watson, a a great deal of renovation and restoration wine expert) and her master’s degree in The name Rose and Sal came from their minor, whose date of birth is 02/18/2010, and for change of the name of the minor since they took over the space. furniture, design, and architecture. She grandmothers — Rose was Burgos’ and to Connor Michael Deen. The Greene County Probate Court, located at 45 N. More than just an antique shop, Rose started in Phoenix restaurants where she Sally was Bell’s. Their two young children Detroit St., Xenia, OH 45385, will hear the petition on the 26th day of June, and Sal is a bona fide old-fashioned style was hired to do aesthetically pleasing are Benny, 4, and Charlie, 2 and Burgos’ 2018, at 1:30 p.m. mercantile in the true sense, selling a setups for their lounge areas, for which she son, Devin, 15, attends high school in It is alleged in the petition, pursuant to R.C. 3107.07, that the consent of Adam variety of vintage and modern products would scout for unique items. This artistic Yellow Springs. Lee Watson is not required due to the following: that keep their value because they are ability has translated into setting up similar By June, they want to start up public never disposable. The front of the shop is such displays for their store, she said. workshops in soaps, oils, woodworking and That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide more laden with curated aesthetic, yet functional, The combination of gradually acquiring other arts and crafts. than de minimis contact with the minor for a period of at least one year immediately “We’re so excited for this summer as our preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the minor in the workshops begin and the gallery space has home of the petitioner, its first shows,” Burgos said. That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide for the They would also like to eventually open maintenance and support of the minor as required by law or judicial decree for a up their space as a venue for various com- munity activities. Their website is www. period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition roseandsal.com and they can be reached at or the placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner, or 937-319-6017. Other grounds under R.C. 3107.07 (includes putative father of the minor born Tracy Perkins-Schmittler is a local musi- prior to January 1, 1997). cian and writer. “A final decree of adoption, if granted, will relieve you of all parental Celebrating rights and responsibilities, including the right to contact the minor, and, DAVE BROWN except with respect to a spouse of the adoption petitioner and relatives of the spouse, terminate all legal relationships between the minor and you and the minor’s other relatives, so that the minor thereafter is a stranger to LAWN CARE 39 yearsin business Reasonable you and the minor’s former relatives for all purposes. If you wish to contest Rates the adoption, you must file an objection to the petition within fourteen days Commercial after proof of service of notice of the filing of the petition and of the time and or Residential PHIL ELDRIDGE, Owner place of hearing is given to you. If you wish to contest the adoption, you must 30 years also appear at the hearing. A final decree of adoption may be entered if you Experience fail to file an objection to the adoption petition or appear at the hearing.” (937) 376-4570 — Thomas M. O’Diam, Judge www.eldridgeroofing.net 475-0797 YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS NEWS MAY 3, 2018 PAGE 13

OBITUARIES Rolfing® is a system of bodywork that manipulates connective tissue and educates the body to be more structurally Therese Evelyn Marie Thomas Greene balanced and aligned in gravity. Therese Evelyn Marie Thomas Greene, her life changed when Carl Sr. passed unex- This hands-on work releases deeply ingrained 88, of Yellow Springs, passed away Friday, pectedly in 1969. tension and relieves pain, improves mobility, April 27, 2018. Therese restarted her teaching career and alleviates repetitive stress injuries. Therese was born Jan. 12, 1930, in Wash- at Mills Lawn School in 1970, teaching ington, D.C. She is survived by her son elementary education and special educa- Carl Jr.; daughter, Cecilia, with grandson tion, while rearing her family. Therese At Victor; and son Gerald, with wife, Talitha attended Wright State University to earn MELISSA and granddaughter, Evelyn. her master’s degree in special education THE WELLNESS CENTER Therese grew up on P Street in the north- in 1977. Therese retired from Mills Lawn DAILEY at ANTIOCH COLLEGE west section of the nation’s capital. After School after 20 years teaching the children Dayton’s only Call or text: 916.201.6810 completing Dunbar High School in 1947, of Yellow Springs. Certified Rolfer™ www.rolf.org Therese graduated from Miner Teachers Therese loved to travel in her later years. College in 1952, with an undergraduate Trips to North Africa, Europe, Caribbean teaching degree. Therese met Carl Greene cruises, Mediterranean cruises, West Sr. while he was earning his engineering Africa, South Africa and England filled out degree from Howard University and they her vast cultural experiences. were married in 1952. Therese worked as Therese participated in numerous extra- TACKLING THE JOBS YOU HATE a teacher in the D.C. schools while Carl curricular activities. She was active in the Sr. was stationed overseas in the U.S. Air Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and a member Force. of the National Honor Society. Therese and Carl Sr. relocated to Wright- The Catholic Church has been an inte- Patterson Air Force Base in 1953, and gral part of Therese’s family for genera- established a family with Carl Jr. in 1955, tions, and her faith greatly contributed to LOCALLY WHAT and Cecilia in 1956. The Greene family her satisfaction and enjoyment of a long 88 Yellow Springs. Visitation will be 9:30–11:30 OWNED CAN moved to Yellow Springs in 1958, and year lifetime. She will be missed dearly by a.m., followed by the Alpha Kappa Alpha AND WE DO Therese completed her family with Gerald all of her family, friends, associates and stu- Sorority Funeral Mass at noon. Interment in 1959. Therese augmented her teaching dents. Service for Therese Greene will be will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, OPERATED. FOR YOU? career with a part-time job at Goes Play- held on Saturday, May 5, at St. Paul Catho- Yellow Springs. Arrrangements entrusted school from 1965 thru 1970. Unfortunately, lic Church, located at 308 Phillips St. in to Porter-Qualls-Freeman Funeral Home. IN THE GLEN Deborah J. Fugett Visit YSHomework.com to see over 70 services we provide. Deborah J. Fugett, age 62, was a resi- • The annual “Make It Count for the 4 REPAIR: from gutters or drywall 4 REPLENISH: from water softener dent of Yellow Springs when she passed Birds” birdwatching marathon will be held from the earth on April 20, 2018. She died Saturday, May 5, with free hikes scheduled holes to sticky locks, doors or salt to smoke detector batteries & peacefully at home from complications of throughout the day. Events begin at 5:30 drawers. furnace filters. an illness. a.m. and wrap up at 7 p.m. The event helps 4 REPLACE: from tricky light fixtures 4 MAINTENANCE: from interior She was born in Montgomery County, raise funds for land restoration activities in & kitchen or sink faucets to reverse painting & water intrusion service Ohio, and lived much of her life in the the Glen. For a full schedule of bird-watch- osmosis filters. to flushing water heaters. Dayton region, earning a Bachelor of Fine ing walks and events during the marathon, Arts degree from Wright State University. visit www.glenhelen.org. For more informa- She provided healing and relief to others tion on how to donate to the cause, contact (937) 668-9721 [email protected] through medical massage after earning her [email protected]. MANAGED BY SCOTT STOLSENBERG license from the Ohio Medical Board for • “Guardians of the Glen” will meet massage therapy. Most recently, she owned Saturday, May 5, 1–3 p.m., at Trailside her own business, Moon Rose Massage Museum. All ages are invited to join a Therapy, in Yellow Springs. ranger and assist with graffiti removal, Deborah described herself in her writ- litter collection and trail repairs. ings as someone who loves to read, go to • “Meet the Ducklings” will be held movies and work jigsaw puzzles for fun Saturday, May 5, 1–3 p.m. All ages are wel- Jerry W. Kinley — and as a metaphor for life. She enjoyed come to meet and learn about the Glen’s improvisational voice, music and dance baby ducklings at Trailside Museum. FUNERAL HOME with friends. She was dedicated to the Admission is free. nurturing of life on the planet — plant life, siblings and two goddess-children, Amber • A full moon hike and seed exchange animals and the Earth herself. Deborah [Jones] Brunette and David Eagle Jones will be held Wednesday, May 9, 8:30–10 p.m. was devoted to spirituality from ancient Hackathorne. A graveside life celebration Hikers will meet at Trailside Museum to religions, particularly Native American service will be held on June 2, 2018, at 4 swap heirloom seeds and then depart with and Eastern religions and engaged in p.m. at the Glen Forest Cemetery, in the naturalist Paul Sampson to hike under the a daily devotional practice to her guru, Green Burials section, Pastor Aaron Saari full moon. Admission is $5 for nonmembers. E Amma, and Jesus. presiding. The cemetery is located on U.S. • Bird Language Club will meet Sat- $699 Direct Cremation She was preceded in death by her life 68 just north of Yellow Springs. Memo- urday, May 12, 9 a.m.–noon at Trailside $2,495 E Funeral Service partner, John “Rusty” Neff. In addition to rial messages can be left on the website Museum. The club meets monthly to prac- Followed by Cremation many friends, colleagues and chosen family of Jackson, Lytle, Lewis Funeral Home, tice the art and science of listening to com- E in Yellow Springs, she is survived by three jacksonlytle.com. munication patterns of birds and wildlife. $2,995* Funeral Service The gathering begins with an orientation Followed by Burial Jerry W. Kinley and welcome indoors, and then moves out- *Cemetery fees not included AT THE LIBRARY doors to observe bird behavior, and ends inside to share stories from the sit and map Activities for kids • “Understanding Islam” for ages 18 observations. Newcomers are welcome, “What a blessing to have such caring, • Preschool story time will be held and older will be held Saturday, May 5, and no birding experience is necessary. loving people there to help you Friday, May 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 3–4 p.m. Dr. Khurshid Admad will discuss: The event is open to all ages. Admission is through the most difficult time • “Board Games Galore!” for ages 7 and “Is Islam a Religion of Peace?” “The True free, and donations are welcome. in your life.” — J. GELLER older will be held Tuesday, May 8, 3–4 p.m. Meaning of Jehad,” “Should We Be afraid Benny Cox Kids are invited to come in after school and of Sharia?” and “The Mess in Middle East enjoy snacks and board games. — Conflict of Civilization or Conflict of E-EDITION: • Baby song and rhyme time will be held Interest?” There will be time for questions. 1307 E. High St., Springfield, Ohio · 937-521-4800 Wednesday, May 9, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Dr. Ahmad is chair of the board of trustees $65/yr., anywhere! www.kinleymemorialservices.com • “Paws to Read” will be held Thursday, of the Dayton International Peace Museum, ysnews.com/subscribe May 10, 3–4 p.m. Kids are invited to read to professor emeritus at Wright State Univer- and visit with four-legged friends and their sity and former president of the Interfaith people. Forum of Greater Dayton. • “Make Surrealistic Art Without Using Activities for teens Graphics Software” for ages 18 and older • Anime Club, for grades 6 and up, will will be held Monday, May 7, 6–7:30 p.m. Vil- be held Thursday, May 3, 4–5 p.m. lage artist Carla Steiger will teach partici- Activities for adults pants how to make surrealistic art without • “Planner Enthusiasts Unite!” will be using graphics software. Call 352-4003 in held Thursday, May 3, 6–8 p.m. Planner- advance to register. lovers meet on the first Thursday of every • A craft night for ages 18 and older will month to work on personal planners. be held Wednesday, May 9, 6–7:30 p.m. Call 352-4003 in advance to register. Book discussion groups • The Taste of Mystery Book Club will Donate to CAM meet Thursday, May 10, 6–8 p.m. The group The Change Exchange and the Citizens will read “Red Dragon,” by Thomas Harris. Against Mining, or CAM, second annual ice Mystery lovers ages 18 and up are invited cream social will come together at Young’s to enjoy a lively discussion and light snacks. Dairy on Friday, May 11, 6–9 p.m. Visitors • The Books and Beer Book Club will are invited to donate their loose change meet Wednesday, May 16, 6:30–8 p.m., at to CAM, which is dedicated to stopping the YS Brewery. The group meets on the the proposed quarry in Mad River Town- third Wednesday of each month to discuss ship. Ice cream lovers can exchange their new fiction. The book for May is “Little spare change under the outside shelter at Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. Young’s for a coupon for an ice cream cone, • The Gardening Book Club will meet donated by Young’s. Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m., to dis- CAM is also putting together a com- cuss Michael Pollan’s book “Omnivore’s munity garage sale to be held on Saturday, Dilemma: A Natural History of Four June 2, and is currently accepting donations Meals.” All are welcome to attend. The of items for the sale. All items — with the Gardening Book Club is a project of the YS exception of electronics — can be donated Local Foods Group. up until the Wednesday before the sale. To arrange to drop off items or to have them picked up, email [email protected]. Maisel book talk TLT annual meeting Writers, photographers, visual artists, musicians and actors looking for support Tecumseh Land Trust invites the public to and encouragement with their work are the 2018 annual gathering and meeting at the invited to join an upcoming group that will McCulloch Fen Run Farm on Sunday, June read, write about and discuss Eric Maisel’s 3, at 2 p.m. A tour of the property, including book “Coaching the Artist Within.” The woods and wetland areas, will begin at 3 p.m. group will use the book as a guide to learn Families are welcome, and child-friendly to plan and structure artistic work and how activities and light refreshments will be to focus on creative work “in the middle of available. Music will be provided by Wild things.” The group will be led by villager Rumpus. This year’s guest speaker will be Debra Williamson, and will meet for 12 Hope Taft, former first lady of Ohio, who weeks, beginning in mid-May. For more will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ohio’s information, email dwilliamson@edisono- Scenic Rivers Act. Those attending should hio.edu or call 917-853-2413. bring their own lawn chairs and wear appro- priate shoes for walking around any muddy areas. The farm is located at 7391 S. Pitchin [email protected] • 767-7373 Road, Springfield 45502. PAGE 14 M AY 3, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS • Chris Kristensen • Rick Kristensen , Put a photo with your classified ad! ysnews.com/classifieds• Brett Burcham Items for sale (cont.) For rent (cont.) 1000 WORDS, $10? ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER Weaver GREENLEAF GARDENS is open week- THE SHOPS OF 100 CORRY ST.: one, The News reserves the right to ends only throughout May. Saturdays 9 newly remodeled individual office/therapy edit or cancel any advertisement a.m.—6 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m.—5 p.m. space with common waiting area available at any time. Thanks for your patience as we navigate the at $300/month. Includes utilities. Smoke- changes in our lives. Call 654-4506. free and pet-free building. 937-684-2366 or All real estate advertised herein “TWO HUNDRED YEARS of Yellow [email protected]. (for sale or rent) is subject to the Springs,” including the legacy of Antioch FOR RENT: like new, five-room business Chris Kristensen • Rick Kristensen • Brett Burcham Weaver Federal Fair Housing Act, which College and written by the News staff, is suite, remodeled by Springfield Regional makes it illegal to advertise any available for $15 at the News office, Dark Medical. This can be your professional Star Books or Town Drug. office space in Yellow Springs! Ample preference, limitation or discrimi- off-street parking, hot water heat and all Low Inventory = Ideal Time to Sell! nation based on race, color, reli- Free offers utilities included. Rent recently adjusted gion, sex, handicap, familial status downward as wait=ing room is now occu- Call Today! or national origin, or intention to TORNADO WINDFALL! Free bales pied. Professional Building, 716 Xenia Ave. make any such preference, limita- of straw and hay, water-damaged by the Available now. 767-9290. tion or discrimination. storm. Ideal for mulch. Also sheep manure, TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS for rent, mixed with straw bedding. Ready to haul. Hawthorne Place: one-bedroom, $595; 257 Xenia Ave. We will not knowingly accept Call Randy Rife, 937-603-0535. two-bedroom, $695 three-bedroom, $795 (937) 767-9900 www.chrisKhomes.com any advertising for real estate that MOVED HERE RECENTLY? Come to plus utilities. Laundry facilities on site. the Yellow Springs News office at 253½ 937-324-3606. ® LOCAL. EXPERIENCED. REALTORS. REAL ESTATE, IT’S ALL WE DO. is in violation of the law. Xenia Ave., 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. We’ll sign you up for a three-month subscription to the Employment News for free! There’s a welcome package NEW COFFEE SHOP NEEDS experi- Yard/garage sales for you, too. enced baristas. Drop off résumé for Court JUDITH AND JANICE’S yard sale extrav- Merchandise wanted House Coffee at 29 E. Main St., Xenia or aganza. Lots of vintage, decorative, kitchen, call 937-369-3969. glass, mid-century, etc. Huge collections of WANTED: Lower-mileage, reliable car. framed art and jewelry. Saturday, May 5, No major issues. You’re a gentle owner; 9 a.m. – ? 139 W. North College. No early we’ll be gentle owners, too! Call Grant, birds. 769-5018. If you are interested in buying or SEIZE THE NICE DAYS and empty AM/FM STEREO RECEIVER wanted garages and basements. Get a yard sale and/or record player, speakers. Call 767- selling call Jo or Sheila today! going and announce it here! 1384. FROM ARTICHOKES to xylophones, NOW HIRING friendly faces for Knick- Items for sale this is the place to ask for stuff. erbocker Pools. Locations in Xenia, Spring- LET'S MAKE HOME HAPPEN! field and Huber Heights. Must be over 18, HAMMOND ORGAN, $500 OBO, Come Housing, etc., wanted be available evenings and weekends, have see it at Lawson Place apartments. 767- valid OH DL and own transportation to 1361, 768-2007. LOOKING FOR APARTMENT or room work. Apply in person at 2000 N. U.S. 68 in ART FRAMING equipment for sale: large under $600. Moving to town in August to Xenia. KnickerbockerPools.com. Seal 27˝ x 32˝ heat press $100, Speed Mat teach at local high school. Call Dustin at wall mount mat cutter 60˝ x 40˝ $ 700, Clear 740-361-7636. Services available Mount shrink wrapper $75 with much wrap. Misc. foam core and mat board 32˝ x 40˝ NEED SECURE garage space for two $150. All for $800 if you move it. Lincoln small, old convertibles. 767-9290. 435-819-0932. For rent BOWFLEX TREADMILL. Excellent condition. Programmable. Many speed TWO DUPLEX UNITS AVAILABLE. and incline settings. Owner’s manual. Was Three bedroom, 1 bath each, side by side, $1500 new. $700. Call 767-9164. Leave one level, near Bill Duncan Park, close to message. town and schools. Fenced back yard and HAIR CUTS AND COLOR: Michael ouble storage shed for each unit. West Duplex James Hair Salon. 502 S. High St. Open at D T 9 a.m., Monday–Saturday. 937-581-0746. $900 plus deposit. East Duplex $1,100 plus deposit. Each unit pays own utilities. Good HANDYGIRL available for weeding, ROOFING references. call 767-7958 leave message. painting, finish carpentry, running errands, DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent: organizing and much more. Call Margaret Quality Service, Affordable Price, Local Dimensional Shingles 1480 Southgate Dr., two-bedroom, one- Silliman, 767-8594 or e-mail msilliman@ bath, parking, appliances furnished. New donet.com. furnace and A/C, sewer and water paid. MOWING SERVICES — trimming, prun- Richard Taylor 937-304-1908 Non-smoking, pet-free building. Mid to ing, yard/garden work, raised beds, weed- late May availability. $695 per month. Call ing, mulching. All Around Home Services. 27 years experience 767-7406 for application. Call/text Mark at 937-432-5555. DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent: LANDSCAPE SERVICES: Lawn mowing. • Price Match Guarantee Tree removal, pruning, fences clearing of Hit any key to continue… 205 S. Winter St. Two-bedroom, one-bath, • Siding • Gutters parking, appliances furnished. Central air, vines and unwanted trees. Brush hauled • Algae Away Cleaning System or call Carlos, 767-1787 close to downtown. Mid-May availability. away. Call Funderburg. 937-215-8447 or 3 Tab Shingles 3 Tab 767-7524. Removes ugly streaks & stains on roofs, any day, 8 am–10 pm! Non-smoking, pet-free building. $775 per decks, concrete walkways & drives month. Call 767-7406 for application. VOICE LESSONS — Vocal therapy, vocal ARTIST STUDIO/OFFICE SPACE avail- workshops. Learn to sing in a safe, support- able, 31 E. Main St., Ste. B, Xenia. 1200 ive setting! Beginning to intermediate, ages [email protected] sq. ft. 2nd floor over looking Court House. 10–110. www.vocalcoachsantarosa.com or Great natural light. $600 includes utili- 707-490-6576. ties with one-year lease. Security deposit A-C SERVICE Co., a locally owned required. 937-369-3969. plumbing and heating company with a Craig Mesure CREATING SPACE for rent. 15´x11´ 60-year, responsible relationship with the room with west and north windows in build- people of Yellow Springs. 116 Dayton St., Your Local Real Estate Consultant ing with other creative types. $225/month. 767-7406. For coupons, check out www. Call Bruce at 767-9455. acserviceyso.com! NEIL DOG TRAINING (“evolving” cer- tified professional trainer/retired special education teacher) will help you train your First Time Home Buyer Specialist A Tradition of Integrity, Dependability dog. If you are committed, I can help. Neil and Expertise since 1884 Silvert, 767-1991 or nsilvert1949@gmail. Buyer’s Agent com. Free evaluation. Reasonable rates — sliding scale. Relocation Specialist Personal Insurance Seller’s Agent Commercial Business Health • Life • Auto 937-708-0559 3600 Hustead Rd. — 2 minutes from YS! 242 N. Detroit St., Xenia Referrals enable me to help others Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. All-Natural Angus Beef with their real estate needs. • Locally farm-raised www.awohio.com 372-4491 • No hormones or antibiotics CONTACT ME FOR A • 100% farm-to-table HOME VALUE EVALUATION REVIEW Seasonal Produce Open Saturdays 9 am-3 pm • XX Spring 937-605-3779 • all credit cards accepted Shelly is Here Blackman Stop by! OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL SPACE Realtor® for seasonal 937-381-9799 allergy 716 Xenia Ave. [email protected] relief • Prime Location • 3rd GENERATION SPRINGER. • 6 room office suite • OF SERVICE. w/flexible floor plan: • ADVANTAGE=YOURS. – Single office – 2 room office – 4 room office 3ACTIVE/PENDING: $143,900 • 1st floor with carpet, 5674 Springfield-Xenia Rd., How may we help you to live 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom good lighting, A/C, better and longer? ample paved parking, Janice Blandford, R.Ph., mgr. two restrooms (one FOR SALE4 Emma Robinow, R.Ph. handicapped), all $194,900 10 a.m.–7 p.m. M–F.; 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat. utilities furnished 601 Robinwood Dr. CLOSED SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS 3 bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms. 767-1070 • 263 Xenia Ave. 767-9290 LIKE US on FACEBOOK YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS CLASSIFIEDS • POLICE R EPORT • BUSINESS D IRECTORY MAY 3, 2018 PAGE 15

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ROOFING behind. The officer put the wallet in the to needing medical attention. 1143 N. Detroit St., Xenia, 372-8033, 2440 [email protected], www.yshome.org. Double T Roofing, police department property room, and the At 5:12 p.m. Friday, April 27, a caller from Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, 429-0655 • 26 years experience, roofing, gutters, local, affordable prices. owner was to be contacted. Tom’s Market reported that a female shop- AIR CONDITIONING INTERNET/WEB DESIGN SERVICES Shortly after midnight Tuesday, April 24, per who said she was not feeling well was Richard Taylor 937-304-1908. • Suburban Construction, Kelly Gray. an employee at Peach’s Grill asked police to sitting on a bench in front of the store. The • AC Service, 116 Dayton St., 767-7406, • Listen to the Wind Media, local web Metal panels, shingles, low slopes. Serving ban an unwanted person from the business. caller thought the woman could use a ride check out www.acserviceyso.com design & hosting, Bryan Cady, 678-520- YS since 1985. Free estimates. 937-352-5672. The responding officer told the subject he home. An officer picked her up and drove • Mike Logan’s Refrigeration & 9914, www. listentothewindmedia.com. needed to leave and not return. her home. Appliances, air conditioning and water • YellowSprings.com (formerly Servlet), SCHOOLS, PRIVATE About 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, a About 10 p.m. April 27, a medical alarm conditioning, salt delivery, 372-1621 E-mail & web hosting, 767-5000, www. cow was reported in the roadway on Pole- company reported that an elderly client • The Antioch School, 1160 Corry St., 767- YellowSprings.com cat Road at the Little Miami Scenic Bike had fallen and possibly hit her head. Police ART/ART GALLERIES 7642, ages 3½–11. www.antiochschool.org Path spur. A contact for the adjacent farm provided assistance as her welfare was JANITORIAL SERVICES • YS Community Children’s Center, toddler, was notified. confirmed. No emergency removal was • YS Arts Council; connecting arts, culture preschool, school age program, 320 Corry St., & community. www.ysartscouncil.org At 11:39 a.m. April 25, a caller from Ye needed. • Winburn’s Janitorial Service, 767-7639 767-7236, [email protected], 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Olde Trail Tavern reported an unrespon- CITATIONS: —for speeding: Benjamin R. ATTORNEYS SCHOOLS, PUBLIC sive elderly customer with shallow breath- Fleshman, Beavercreek; —for speeding, LANDSCAPING ing. The customer woke up during the call, expired license and expired registration: • Mark J. Babb, criminal defense/traffic, • Yellow Springs Schools, 201 S. Walnut and mutual aid from Hustead was contacted Jack Behrens Jr., Springfield;—for license • RM Horticulture-Design, Bob Moore. 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, 879-9542, Maintenance and consulting for all size St., 767-7381, www.ysschools.org to check on the man. forfeiture and expired registration: Cydney www.markbabb.com District Board Office, 767-7381 A caller at 6:10 p.m. April 25 reported that Sharon Linse, Springfield. landscapes. Local references, 937-313-2440 • Barry P. Reich, 470-6331 (cell), Mills Lawn Elem. School, 767-7217 a barricade at North Stafford and Union • Wickline’s Florist & Garden Center, 1625 767-2859 (home) Y. S. High/McKinney School, 767-7224 streets was collapsed and the “road closed” N. Detroit St. (U.S. 68), Xenia, 372-2461 sign that had been attached to it was miss- AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE/SALES SCREEN PRINTING ing, though traffic cones were still present MAYOR’S C OURT LAWN MAINTENANCE at the site. • Basho Apparel, Local hand crafted • Ehman’s Garage, U.S. 68 North, at • Dave Brown Lawn Care, commercial At 6:04 p.m. Thursday, April 26, a caller The following case was heard in Village custom screen printing & graphic design Hustead, 323-2421 or residential. Local, reliable, reasonable from Dragon Tree Tattoo reported an services. 767-9006, www.bashoapparel.net. Mayor’s Court on April 23: • Village Automotive Service, diagnostic rates. 30 years experience. 937-475-0797 unwanted person sitting at a table outside William Lundberg, Kettering, pleaded services & more, 1455 Xenia Ave., 767-2088, • Ferguson Lawn Service mowing, SCULPTURE SUPPLIES the shop and yelling at passersby. The sub- guilty to driving with an open container and www.villageautomotiveservice.net ject was asked to leave and not return; he was fined $100 plus court costs. mulching beds, hedge trimming. Serving • Sculptor’s Emporium, 305 N. Walnut St., Y.S. for 30+ years. 937-325-0556 agreed and left. The following fines were paid through BURGLAR & FIRE ALARMS Suite D-2, 937-532-5088 About 9:20 p.m. April 26, a citizen flagged the Traffic Violations Bureau:—miscella- • Home Acres Property Services LLC, down police from the Subway parking lot to neous parking fees: $245. • Cooper Security Systems, 732 S. Monroe Snow removal, landscaping, complete lawn SELF-STORAGE care. John Hochstettler, 937-623-5988 St., Xenia, 372-6438 • Solid Gold Self-Storage, 3820 • Steve's Organic Lawn Care, Springfield-Xenia Rd., 323-9255 CARPET CLEANING Professional quality lawn mowing. Reasonable price. Insured. 767-1935 SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES • Winburn’s Carpet Cleaning, Hershell Winburn, 767-7639 LIFE COACH • Heart & Soul Care Management, all care needs, family liaison, medical CATERING • Mark Meyer, SCC, MDiv., Life coaching, advocate; bonded, certified: 707-490- 4 U wedding officiant, spiritual care coordinator. 6576; heartsoulcare.com. • Current Cuisine, open Mon.–Sat. 9–7, 937-432-5555, [email protected] Our Mission is to be the PREMIER local physician-led clinic Sun. 10–6, 237 Xenia Ave, 767-8291 SHOE REPAIR for patients that wish to be certified for the State of Ohio Medical Marijuana Card (MMC) MASSAGE/BODYWORK and for patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders. CEMETERIES • Xenia Shoe & Leather Repair, 21 E. Main • Julie Lynn Pies, PTA, LMT, Expert level St., 376-8156, www.xeniashoe.com 3140 Presidential Dr., Fairborn | By appointment only (937) 660-6776 • Miami Township Cemeteries, Glen Forest, Myofascial Therapist, 937-503-7042, VETERINARIAN Glen Forest Natural Burial and Clifton www.ysbodywisdom.com Union, 477-0597, www.MiamiTownship.net • Kim Plinovich, LMT, Eden World 105 • Veterinary Associates Animal Hospital, W. North College St., 937-319-1011, www.veterinaryassociateshospital.com; CHIROPRACTORS COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE, LLC www.edenworld.net 1920 US 68 North, 372-9978 • Borst Family Chiropractic, Dr. Brenda • Keri Speck, LMT, deep tissue, pregnancy VILLAGE OFFICES FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION Borst, 100 Corry St., 767-2733 & Swedish massage, myofascial release, • Yellow Springs Chiropractic, 233 Corry reiki, Since 1999. 767-8483; General information, 767-3402, ext. 0, 7 St., Yellow Springs, 767-7251 www.yellowspringsmassagetherapy.com • Bryan Center Reservations, 767-7209 Offering fine indoor JUAN RODRIGUEZ • Amy Spurr, LMT, myofascial release, • Clerk of Council, 767-9126 COIN DEALER Swedish, pregnancy and deep tissue • Clerk of Mayor’s Court, 767-3400 and outdoor woodwork. massage since 1999. 374-2699; • Economic development, 767-1702 When you don’t quite • Jim Morgan, Buying/Appraising, 937-878-8784, www.yellowspringsmassagetherapy.com • Electric/Water Distribution, 767-8649 need a full remodel. ● CUSTOM WOODWORKS 418-C W. Main St., Fairborn, Coinologist.com • Gaunt Park Pool, 767-9172 MATTRESSES/FURNITURE • Parks and Recreation, 767-7209 What can we WINDOWS, SHELVINGS, MOLDING, COMPUTER SERVICE • Police, non-emergency, 767-7206 • Design Sleep, chemically-safe, tailor- build for you? DECORATIVE DETAILS & MORE • Streets/Sidewalks/ • Carlos Computer Service. Call or text made mattresses & platform beds. 108 Sewer Collection, 767-7205 any day, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.: 767-1787. Dayton St., 767-7567, designsleep.com Fully insured. [email protected] Email: [email protected] • Utility Billing, 767-7202 x221 Prompt, efficient, MEDIATION • Village Manager, 767-1279. courteous, respectful (937) 767-1880 (937) 776-1237 CELL DAY CARE Patti Bates • Village Mediation Program, 937-605-8754 • Water/Wastewater Facility, 767-7208 • YSCCC Preschool/After School Care, • Zoning/Code enforcement, 767-1702 320 Corry St., [email protected], 767- MOVING & STORAGE 7236, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., M–F. • Rollins Moving & Storage, Agent, E Y A N D A R L L O U V A N DENTISTRY United Van Lines, 1900 E. Leffel Lane, I D M T A H I E Springfield, 325-2484 or 800-826-8094 M W • Dr. J. Marc Holser, 1153 W. 2nd St., Xenia, E WEB O H 376-9464, www.jmarcholserdds.com T R NEWSPAPERS L D N I & PRINT — ELECTRICAL SERVICE • Yellow Springs News, Since 1880, — 253½ Xenia Ave., P.O. Box 187, 767- DIRECTORY 6075 SPRINGFIELD-XENIA RD. • ON RTE. 68, TWO MILES NORTH OF YELLOW SPRINGS • Electric Service Company/Larry Electric, 7373, www.ysnews.com 405 N. 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Rec baseball BULLDOG S PORTS R OUND-UP registration open of 35-10 ¾. Teammate Jasmine Davidson Offensive stars for the day were Kallyn Compiled by Zachary Brintlinger-Conn SOFTBALL Registrations are now open for the 2018 placed 19th out of 64 competitors, throwing Buckenmyer, who went 6–6 with two runs summer recreational baseball Minor and the shot put 33¾. The YSHS softball team hosted Catholic scored and three RBIs; Ashlyne Griffis, Major Leagues. BASEBALL At the Mechanicsburg Relays the tandem Central in a doubleheader last week and who went 6–7 with three runs scored and Boys and girls ages 7–11 are eligible to of Jasmine Davidson and Olivia Mitchell in between games off the field both teams two RBIs; Gracie Price, who went 6–7 with play in the coach-pitched Minor League, The The Yellow Springs High School baseball combined for a first-place finish in the shot feasted on food that was donated by Peach’s three runs scored and three RBIs; and Elly season will begin in early June, and each team team started the week at Legacy Christian. put relay while fellow throwers Mia Billiat, Grill. On the field, the Bulldogs continued Kumbusky, who went 4–6 with two runs will play two games a week on the Minor Despite having defeated Legacy in their last Ateerys Wagner, Deborah Isaiah and Jas- their hitting onslaught by scoring 18 runs scored and three RBIs. League field in Gaunt Park — one on Satur- meeting behind a stellar performance from mine Davidson ran to a second-place finish on 32 hits — but Catholic Central’s offense Senior night for the Bulldogs will be day mornings and one weeknight game. Dylan Rainey, the Bulldogs lost, 10–0. The in the Iron Woman relay. Jude Meekin outdid them as they defeated the Bulldogs Thursday, May 3, at 5 p.m., when they host Boys and girls ages 10–14 are eligible to starting pitcher, Zach Brintlinger-Conn, vaulted to a fourth-place finish. Other scor- by scores of 18–11 and 15–7. Ponitz. play in the player-pitched Major League, struggled to find the strike zone and the ing performances were earned by the girls Yellow Springs had their moments on with the season also beginning in early multiple walks badly hurt the team. The squad was as follows: offense in both games. In the first game, June. Teams will likely play two or three boys’ struggle with hitting continued in this Sixth, high jump: Haneefah Jones; after falling behind 18–4, the Bulldogs games per week on the Major League field game. Sixth, discus: Jasmine Davidson, Olivia exploded for seven runs in the fifth inning N EXT in Gaunt Park. The Bulldogs then played away at Mitchell and Ateerys Wagner; to close out the game. Junior Ashlyne Youth whose ages overlap between Minor Emmanuel Christian. Although YSHS Seventh, long jump: Haneefah Jones and Griffis, who had four hits in four at-bats for W EEK’S and Major Leagues may choose which scored six runs they still fell in seven Deborah Isaiah; the game, keyed the seven run rally with an league they prefer to play in, and may only innings, 12–6. The game was overshad- Seventh, 800 relay: Lydia Fleetham, RBI double, while Elly Kumbusky, Gracie SCHEDULE play in one. owed by the ejection of designated hitter, Haneefah Jones, Ayanna Madison and Jude Price, Brielle Willis and Zoe Lafferty all had Registration may be completed online at Tony Marinelli, for an altercation with Meekin; RBIs and scored a run in that inning as the YSHS BASEBALL www.ysbaseball.org. Complete information, Emmanuel’s shortstop. Seventh, 1600 relay: Lydia Fleetham, Bulldogs rallied before losing by a score of Th 3 vs. Ponitz • Senior Night 5:30 p.m. including fees and other details, can also be The third game of the week was at home Deborah Isaiah, Jude Meekin and Ivy 18–11. Fr 4 vs. Stivers 5:30 p.m. found at this address. Fee payment can be against conference rival Middletown Chris- Tebbe. In the second game the Bulldogs fell YSHS SOFTBALL made with a credit card as part of the online tian. Middletown had beaten the Bulldogs The girls finished in seventh place out of behind 8–0 in the third inning before string- Th 3 vs. Ponitz • Senior Night 5:30 p.m. registration process, although payment is not in their prior meeting, 9–0, and posted a ten teams — every player who participated ing together four hits to score three runs. Fr 4 vs. Stivers 5:30 p.m. required to complete a registration. Parents better performance this time around with scored at this meet. They used a double by Kadie Lafferty, a Sa 5 @ Middletown Christian 11 a.m. are urged to complete registration as soon as a 16–6 victory. The Bulldogs ended up On the boys side, at Mechanicsburg the triple by Gracie Price and RBI singles by Tu 8 Sectionals @ Riverside 5 p.m. possible, and all paid registrations received coming back from a 13–0 deficit to cut the Elly Kumbusky and Ashlyne Griffis to plate team was once again led by the 3200-meter Th 10 vs. Middletown Christian 5 p.m. before May 15 will get a $10 discount. lead to seven but ended up losing in seven relay quartet of Mark Bricker, Raven Camp- the runs. The team would go on to score YSHS TRACK Scholarships are also available and can be innings. bell, Zach Lugo and Jakob Lara-Woodburn four more runs in the fifth inning behind requested in the online registration process. as they sped to a season-best time of 9:24.8 hits by Lafferty, Kumbusky, Price and Fr 4 Bulldog Invitational 4:30 p.m. @ YSHS Volunteer Minor League coaches are also TRACK which earned them a fourth-place finish. Griffis but Catholic Central pulled away needed this year. Those interested are asked The 1600-meter relay group of Kaden with four runs of their own as they held Sa 12 MBC @ Cedarville University 10 a.m. to contact Tim Sherwood at 937-902-2856. This past weekend the YSHS girls track Bryan, Mark Bricker, Raven Campbell and on to beat the Bulldogs by a score of 15–7. YSHS TENNIS team, led by seniors Amani Wagner and Jay Millman placed sixth. The Long Jump Coach Jim DeLong commented: “I was Th 3 @ Cedarville 5 p.m. Jasmine Davidson, along with sophomore duo of Kaden Bryan and Ibi Chappelle happy with the way the girls played today. Fr 4 @ Carroll 5 p.m. Olivia Mitchell, performed brilliantly at leaped to a seventh place finish. Our offense has scored runs for us all year. Tu 8 Sectionals @ Troy 4:30 p.m. OBB two different meets. Wagner continued her Other stellar performances achieved by Our pitchers are slowly but surely improv- McKINNEY TRACK fantastic season with two record-breaking the boys team came from the following: ing. The effort was there on both offense Sa 12 MBC 1 p.m. H S performances at the prestigious Wayne Finn Bledsoe, Phillip Diamond, Harper and defense today.” @ Cedarville University Body Shop Junior shortstop Kadie Lafferty pulled Warrior Invitational. On Friday she set Mesure, Gideon Naziri and Michael Vick- Bold type indicates home game. & a new school record in the discus with a ers. off a double play when she picked off a line COLLISION REPAIR toss of 127-2 which placed her seventh. Both squads are gearing up for the drive at shortstop and alertly fired a strike Wagner was the top Division III thrower at annual Bulldog Invitational which will take to first base to double up the runner for the Serving the Springfield area since 1978 a meet which consisted mainly of Division place on Friday at YSHS. The girl’s team out to complete the double play. NOTE: A 9-month student 937-324-8541 I competitors. 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