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Village Council— Local event costs considered

By Megan Bachman event for the Village, costing it about $9,000 for each Street Fair. That cost Should the Village of Yellow Springs includes overtime for police officers, clean- charge local organizations for community up and other activities. Typically the entire events that require Village staff time? police department and all crews except Village Council addressed that question water and wastewater are on duty at least at its March 19 meeting. It was discussion part of that day, she added. only. The next most costly events are the block The biggest cost to the Village for local parties ($1,025 in 2017 to erect barricades), events is to pay staff salaries before, during the Zombie Walk ($791 for barricades and and after events, according to Village Man- temporary electric poles) and the Fourth of ager Patti Bates. July parade and fireworks ($325 for setting Specifically, the Village pays for the regu- up both events). lar salaries of those working in the electric The list of events did not include some and street departments, who set up barri- newer events such as Springsfest, Bates cades and temporary electricity for events, added. The Village also regularly erects according to Bates. large banners, which requires at least “Some of these events take a couple, three employees, as well as small banners, three days to set up so [the crew] wouldn’t which cost $198 to rent a lift along with be doing other things at that time,” Bates staff time, according to a handout. said. Bates recommended that local organi- Council Vice President Marianne Mac- zations be given an initial $200 of Village Queen had requested that Village staff esti- staff time for free, after which they would mate the costs incurred by the Village for pay for each staff member’s time at the local events and make a recommendation rate of $25 per hour. That amount was an for how the Village might begin charging average of municipal wages, she said. the local groups that put them on, if Council “Anything less than $200, they wouldn’t decides to do so. be charged for,” Bates explained. MacQueen said she wanted to under- About half of the communities she PHOTO BY ROBERT HASEK stand the extent of municipal support for researched charge local groups for Peace pieces such events. municipal costs incurred for events, Bates “There may be some events where we additionally reported. Mills Lawn School celebrated the beginning of its Peace Week with a grand assembly, which included dance, a peace rap and explicitly say, ‘we’re going to support this,’” Council President Brian Housh said he a moment of glow sticks in the dark. Above, from left, Noah Diamond, Nevi Smith, Sydney Roberts, Ezekiel Naziri and Helen MacQueen said. “But I think we should be understands the reasons that many com- Bales sang an arrangement of “This Little Light of Mine” with the school choir. See page 14 for another photo, and visit ysnews. explicit.” munities support local events, but also com for more photos of the event. Bates reported that the semi-annual Street Fair is by far the most expensive CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Local youth head to D.C. march SSO to perform ‘Exultations’ By Audrey Hackett By Carol Simmons

More than two dozen local students and Hemenger, Gerswhin and Bernstein. adults are headed to Washington, D.C., The concert program of Springfield this week to take part in Saturday’s March Symphony Orchestra’s next MasterWorks for Our Lives, the anti-gun-violence rally series performance features a lineup of predicted to draw at least 500,000 kids and three American composers. families to the nation’s capital. The first name, Hemenger, may be less “There needs to be change in our coun- widely known than the other two, but it has try and educational system,” Effie Palassis, special recognition in Yellow Springs. a junior at Yellow Springs High School This is where the composer Drew who is planning to march, said recently. Hemenger grew up, and where his parents, “It’s not okay for kids to be killed in their Joyce and Patrick, still live. classroom.” Since moving to New York City in fall The March 24 protest follows the recent 1992, the 49-year-old composer has been shooting deaths of 17 students and staff at building his body of work and broadening Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in his musical reputation. Parkland, Fla., by a former student with an The Springfield Symphony’s conductor assault rifle. Outrage over the shooting has Peter Stafford Wilson says he is “delighted” sparked a nationwide youth-led movement to be able to feature one of Hemenger’s protesting gun violence and calling for pieces. stronger gun laws. “I have long been interested in the music SUBMITTED PHOTO Local students are joining that movement of Drew Hemenger,” Stafford Wilson wrote in various ways. in a recent email. “His compositional craft A piece by New York-based com- Late Friday night, about 20 local youth is quite refined, and his music very acces- poser Drew Hemenger, who grew up in and adults will travel together to the sible to the listener.” Yellow Springs, will be featured on the march by bus, organized by villager Linda The SSO will open its concert — 7:30 Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s next Rudawski and funded by about $3,000 in PHOTO BY AUDREY HACKETT p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Clark State MasterWorks series concert Saturday, local donations. Several other local families Performing Arts Center — with an eight- Local students are speaking out in a variety of ways against gun violence in the wake March 24, at the Clark State Performing are driving to D.C. separately to take part minute orchestral work by Hemenger titled Arts Center. in the protest. of the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Fla., that killed 17 people. At least two “Exultations.” Yellow Springs High School sophomore, dozen local students and families are headed to Washington, D.C., to take part in the “Exultations” is an earlier work that Oakley Kraus, and her mother, Alisa Meier, March 24 March for Our Lives. And more than 100 students from McKinney Middle/ struck me as deserving of more exposure,” ally commissioned two pieces, and Jeff are among the villagers going on the bus Yellow Springs High School participated in a student-organized walkout last Wednes- Stafford Wilson wrote. “It is a driving, Huntington, a past Chamber Music Yellow trip. At an organizing meeting last Satur- day, March 14. Pictured above, from left, are Justin Nash, Yanne Gilley, Ava Schell, intensely joyful piece that sets the stage Springs president who is organizing a day, Kraus told the News she was marching Ella Taylor, Eve Diamond, and Aaliyah Longshaw. perfectly for other iconic American musi- group to attend the Saturday concert. because she and other students around the cal works. The fact that Drew hails from Chamber Music Yellow Springs also com- country were frightened to go to school. said. “It broke my heart.” reflected. The role of adults is to listen to our region makes it even more exciting to missioned a string quartet, titled “Three “Kids are going to school scared,” she Meier said she had been raised around youth, and encourage their political expres- experience.” Inner Moments,” which the Berlin-based said. “Anyone can get a gun. … There need guns and considered herself basically “pro- sion, she added. For his part, Hemenger is pleased to Vogler Quartet premiered here in 2008. to be more laws, more background checks.” gun,” though she sees a need for some Supporting the voices of local youth have his work heard in a high-profile pro- “Exultations” dates back to 1996, Meier said she was joining the march as restrictions to help prevent tragedies like was the reason Rudawski, a social worker fessional setting while bringing it within Hemenger said in a recent phone inter- a trip chaperone in solidarity with her chil- the Florida school shooting. But her own who moved to Yellow Springs about 13 easy access for local family and friends. view. He was a graduate student at the dren and their generation. views are less important than those of her years ago, organized the trip. Though she Such opportunities for nearby hearings Manhattan School of Music at the time of “I was listening to my kids talking one children, she said. doesn’t have children in local schools and are rare, though Hemenger has his local its composition. day with their friends [after the Florida “This is their future. They have to decide champions, including cellist and orchestra shooting] about how afraid they were,” she what America they want to live in,” Meier CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 teacher Shirley Mullins, who has person- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Digester upgrade stirs debate By Megan Bachman to deal with waste. According to Renergy’s Strategy and Marketing Direc- “Human waste on farms? It’s happening. Join the dis- tor Cari Oberfield, the biodigester keeps waste out of cussion,” read signs erected along residential properties landfills, where it would release CO2 and methane, instead down the road from a Bath Township biodigester. using it to produce renewable energy and a fertilizer rich The biodigester, located on Tom Pitstick’s family farm in organic matter that improves the soil of area farms. on Herr Road four miles west of Yellow Springs, turns “There isn’t a better, more sustainable solution,” Ober- waste from area food manufacturers, farms and waste- field said. “The only other alternative is landfills.” water treatment plants into electricity and fertilizer. The Renergy has applied for a permit from the Ohio Envi- Village of Yellow Springs sends its sewage sludge there ronmental Protection Agency’s Division of Surface Water twice per week. to expand and upgrade its biodigester facility. The Ohio Now, a proposed expansion at the biodigester is draw- EPA will hold a public hearing for the application at 6 ing increased public criticism of the facility, as well as p.m., Thursday, March 22, at the Greene County Career the related issue of the application of its liquid fertilizer Center, 2960 W. Enon Road, Xenia. The public is also product on nearby farms. invited to submit written comments by Friday, March 23, “The biggest issue is the location of this facility — it’s to [email protected]. too close to houses,” said Kassie Lester, who lives about The EPA will not be considering ancillary issues such a half mile away on Herr Road. Lester said she smells as the land application of the fertilizer, truck traffic or odors from the biodigester and its onsite lagoon, as well zoning considerations in deciding to grant the permit, as the nearby fields where the fertilizer is applied, about according to EPA spokesperson Dina Pierce this week. 20 out of 30 days each month. “Whether the community likes it or doesn’t like it is “You can’t open your windows, you can’t breathe out- unfortunately not allowed to determine what we con- side,” Lester said of the worst days. sider,” Pierce said, adding that public comments do help Neighbors have also cited the potential for the fer- the agency determine whether to add stipulations and tilizers to run off into area streams and contaminate that odor concerns are an important factor. the groundwater with pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, “The permits we write are designed to be protective PHOTO BY MEGAN BACHMAN antibiotics and other chemicals from municipal sewage. of public health and the environment, which is why the Local farmer Tom Pitstick leases part of his family farm on Herr Road to Dovetail Energy to operate Renergy, the parent company of Dovetail Energy that public comment phase is important,” Pierce said. a biodigester. The biodigester turns manure from Pitstick’s hog operation, along with area food waste operates the biodigester, claims the fertilizer meets EPA and sewage sludge, into renewable energy and fertilizer that is spread on local fields. The photo shows requirements and that the process is a sustainable way CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Pitstick at the biodigester facility during an open house last weekend.

IN THIS CALENDAR; REMINDERS ...... 2 COMMUNITY FORUM ...... 4 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ...... 9 CLASSIFIEDS; PROFESSIONAL LISTINGS .. 12, 13 ISSUE: IN & AROUND YELLOW SPRINGS; NEW BOOK BY MORI ROTHMAN-ZECHER ...... 7 BASHO’S NEW OWNER; ART EVENTS ...... 10 POLICE REPORT; MAYOR’S COURT ...... 13 SPIRITUAL, MUSIC EVENTS ...... 3 OBITUARIES; SENIOR EVENTS ...... 8 LIBRARY, GLEN HELEN EVENTS ...... 11 SCHOOL ...... 14 ysnews.com PAGE 2 M ARCH 22, 2018 COMMUNITY CALENDAR • T HIS WEEK YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

A LISTING OF COMMUNITY EVENTS REMINDERS C OMMUNITY CALENDAR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ( =FEE) Community Band winter concert The Community Calendar Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30–9 p.m., United TUESDAY, MARCH 27 The YS Community Band will perform is also available online at Methodist Church. Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Ctr. “Music from the North” on Friday, March ysnews.com/community-calendar. The Hoppers, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Clifton Opera Sunrise meditation, 9 a.m., 215 Park 23, 7:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church. Meadows. THURSDAY, MARCH 22 House. The band will play Haydn Wood’s little- 767-7671 • www.littleart.com Hearing aid help, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. known “Manx Overture,” medleys of Scan- Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Qi Gong, 1 p.m., Senior Ctr. dinavian and Canadian traditional tunes and 247 Xenia Avenue Ctr. Vipassana meditation, 8 a.m., Dharma Ctr. “Lego in the Library,” 3–4 p.m., library. more. Donations will be taken at the door. “Yoga with Joyce,” 1:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Early meeting for worship, 8:30 a.m., YS GENERAL ADMISSION: Beginning German class, 3:30 p.m., Senior Community food pantry open, 2–4 p.m., Friends Meeting, Rockford Chapel. Guitar quartet to perform at CMYS $9 General; $7.50 Seniors & Kids, Ctr. College Students w/valid photo ID; United Methodist Church. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m., First Baptist On Sunday, March 25, Chamber Music “Witnessing Whiteness,” 5 p.m., Senior Ctr. $7 Matinees and Bargain Tuesday evenings Very beginner Spanish, 2:45 p.m., Senior Church. in Yellow Springs will bring to the area one Odd Fellows dinner, 6:30 p.m., lodge. Ctr. great rm. Adult and children’s religious education, of the world’s leading guitar ensembles, YS Strings rehearsal, 7 p.m., Senior Ctr. Beginning Spanish class, 4–5 p.m., Senior 9:30 a.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. the Brazilian Guitar Quartet. The concert ACADEMY AWARD WINNER: Heart Rhythm Meditation, 7–8 p.m., will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the First Pres- Ctr. great rm. Church school, 9:30 a.m., Central Chapel House of AUM. byterian Church. Miami Valley’s own Jim Best Foreign Language Film! “Massage and the Effects It Has on Your A.M.E. Church. Body,” 6–8 p.m., library. Odd Fellows mtg., 7:15 p.m., lodge. McCutcheon will give a pre-concert lec- Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., United ture at 6:45 p.m. Tickets ($25 for adults, $7 A FANTASTIC WOMAN Tai Chi Chuan class, 6:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Church. great rm. Methodist Church. for full-time students with ID) and further Adult, youth and children’s First Day School, information can be found at www.cmys.org Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., Rock- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 10 a.m., YS Friends Meeting, Rockford or 937-374-8800, or at the door. ford Chapel. Chapel. Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Suicide survivor group, 7 p.m., Presbyte- Palm and Passion Sunday service, 10:30 Needlework group, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. R rian Church lounge. a.m., First Presbyterian Church. Rise and shine exercise, 10:30 a.m., Senior Open mic, 7 p.m., Spirited Goat Coffee- Ctr. Talk housing needs 104 min “I Love a Parade,” 10:30 a.m., United Meth- house. odist Church. Baby song and rhyme time, 10:30–11:30 The Village of YS will hold four commu- Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma UUF presents Catherine Zimmerman, “Save a.m., library. nity conversations on housing needs during Ctr. “In our increasingly polarized time, Pollinators, Save Water, Save the Earth: Seated volleyball, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. the month of April. The sessions will be used ‘A Fantastic Woman’ bridges the gap Book discussion group, 7:45 p.m., Dharma Build an Army of Habitat Heroes,” 10:30 Senior lunch, noon, Senior Ctr. to present to the community the findings between ignorance and understanding Ctr. of the recent Housing Needs Assessment a.m., Senior Ctr. Live jazz, noon–2 p.m., Emporium. through the transcendent power of art.” “Wee Wander Wednesday,” 1:30–3 p.m., prepared by Bowen National Research, as —ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Worship service, 10:45 a.m., First Baptist well as to gather comments and suggestions Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Church. Trailside Museum. FR SA SU MO TU WE TH Dancing with Parkinson’s, 2 p.m., Senior from villagers on the topic. Each session will Ctr. Worship service, 11 a.m., Central Chapel present the same information and will be 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 Ctr. 4:00 4:00 — — — — — Qi gong, 10 a.m., Senior Ctr. A.M.E. Church. approximately one-and-a-half to two hours in Weight training, 3 p.m., Senior Ctr. — — 7:00 7:00 7:00 — — “Piecework for Peace,” 10 a.m.–noon, Mass, 11:15 a.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. length. The dates, times and locations of the Emporium. Meeting for worship, 11:15 a.m., YS Friends Advanced Spanish conversation group, 4 presentations are as follows: Free Heartfulness Meditation, 10:15 a.m., Meeting, Rockford Chapel. p.m., Senior Ctr. great rm. • Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m., Mills Lawn; NEWLY RESTORED! DJ Clean Gene, 5 p.m., Peach’s. House of AUM. YS Toy Company community open house, • Thursday, April 5, 10:30 a.m., Senior Ctr.; KING OF HEARTS Senior Ctr. trip to Dayton Art Institute and noon–5 p.m., 252 Xenia Ave. Bible study, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist • Monday, April 9, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church. 2nd Street Market, 10:15 a.m., Senior Wildflower hike, 1 p.m., Trailside Museum. Church; Mass, 6 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. • Saturday, April 21, 2 p.m., Bryan Center Ctr. great rm. Shakespeare Reading Group, 1:30–3 p.m., Mid-week worship, 6 p.m., First Baptist rooms A and B. Preschool story time, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Assisted Living Mtg. Rm., Friends Care. Church. Residents are welcomed and encour- library. “Intro to Mah Jongg,” 1:30–3:30 p.m., library. Weight Watchers, 6 p.m., Antioch College aged to attend any or all of the sessions. Tai Chi, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. “Why Do You Need a Public University?” NR library. Questions may be directed to the Village Sign language, 12:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. 2:30–4 p.m., library. Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Manager’s Office at 767-1279. 102 min Meditation techniques class, 1:30 p.m., Dayton Funk with DJ Clean Gene, 3 p.m., Agnostic AA, 6:30–7:30 p.m., UUF meet- Senior Ctr. great rm. Spirited Goat. “Moving to Heal,” 2:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. ing house. “A surrealistic jewel of a comedy.” A Course in Miracles, 3–4 p.m., Friends Care Toy store opens DJ Clean Gene, 4:30 p.m., Gulch. NAMI Connection support group, 6:30–8 —LOS ANGELES TIMES Assisted Living dining rm. The Yellow Springs Toy Company, located Art party for Doug Taylor, 5–7 p.m., YS p.m., Bryan Ctr. art rm. FR SA SU MO TU WE TH “Jesus Christ Superstar” sing-along benefit at 252 Xenia Ave., will celebrate its opening Brewery. Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., Rock- 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 for First Presbyterian, 4 p.m., Little Art. weekend with a community open house Benefit concert for The Lesotho Nutrition ford Chapel. 7:00 7:00 — — — 7:00 7:00 Community Chorus, 4–5:30 p.m., YSHS on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, Initiative, 6:30–10 p.m., Emporium. Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma band rm. noon–5 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., Rock- Ctr. FUNDRAISER Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Ctr. visit www.ystoyco.com and enter to win ford Chapel. Intro to meditation class, 7:45–9 p.m., a “New Beginnings Drawing,” the prize CMYS presents the Brazilian Guitar Quartet, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Dharma Ctr. for which will be a basket full of surprises 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. OF YELLOW SPRINGS Ctr. valued at $500. Free horse and buggy rides Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., First Pres- THURSDAY, MARCH 29 YS Community Band presents “Music will be offered on Saturday or Sunday — byterian Church. Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Ctr. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR from the North,” 7:30 p.m., First Pres- Easter Tea, 11 a.m., Senior Ctr. great rm. whichever day has a better weather forecast. SING-ALONG byterian Church. MONDAY, MARCH 26 “Yoga with Joyce,” 1:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. Open meditation, 7–7:40 a.m., Dharma Ctr. SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Very beginner Spanish, 2:45 p.m., Senior Dance concert set G Zen meditation, 7:30 a.m., Dharma Ctr. Rise and shine exercise, 10:30 a.m., Senior Ctr. great rm. The annual Valerie Blackwell-Truitt Com- Early spring bird hike, 9–11 a.m., Trailside Ctr. Beginning Spanish class, 4–5 p.m., Senior 108 min munity Dance Concert will be held Friday Museum. Seated volleyball, 11:15 a.m., Senior Ctr. Ctr. great rm. Senior lunch, noon, Senior Ctr. and Saturday, April 6 and 7, in the Antioch Struewing Mass of Christian Burial, visi- Stress relief for teens, 5–6 p.m., library. College Foundry Theater. The performance Beginner Mahjong, 1:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. tation 9:30 a.m., Mass 11 a.m., St. Paul Tai Chi Chuan class, 6:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for Catholic Church. Mindful movement, 1:30 p.m., Senior Ctr. great rm. adults and $10 for students and seniors. Sunday, March 24, 4 p.m. Basho grand opening, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 125 Weight training, 3 p.m., Senior Ctr. Alcoholics Anonymous mtg., 7 p.m., Rock- Children 8 and under and Antioch students S. Walnut St. Beginner Bridge lessons, 6:30 p.m., Senior ford Chapel. will receive free admission. The concert is $18 ADMISSION Overeaters Anonymous, 11 a.m., Friends Ctr. Gardening Book Club, 7 p.m., library. co-sponsored by Antioch College. For more Tickets on sale now at the Care. Rosary, 7 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church. Suicide survivor group, 7 p.m., Presbyte- information, call or text 532-4500. box-office or at littleart.com. Peace vigil, noon–1 p.m., corner of Xenia Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma Ctr. rian Church lounge. Ave. and Limestone St. Bible study, 7:15 p.m., United Methodist Open mic, 7 p.m., Spirited Goat Coffee- Add to ‘Blacks In YS’ The best place to watch a movie, together. Mah Jongg, noon–5 p.m., Senior Ctr. Church. house. The deadline for the next round of submis- YS Toy Company community open house, Community Band, 7:30–9 p.m., YSHS band Open meditation, 7–7:40 p.m., Dharma sions to “Blacks In Yellow Springs: An Ency- Get E-MAIL UPDATES noon–5 p.m., 252 Xenia Ave. rm. Ctr. Subscribe at www.littleart.com clopedia” is March 31. Submissions about e “Guardians of the Glen,” 1–3 p.m., Trail- Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., United Meth- Book discussion group, 7:45 p.m., Dharma people, places, events and more that contrib- ! side Museum. odist Church. Ctr. ute to the history of African Americans in Yellow Springs are welcome. For submission guidelines, email the365projectys@gmail. 237 Xenia Avenue • 767-8 291 com. Entries received to date can be seen at Monday–Saturday 9–7 • Sunday 10–6 OFF TO COLLEGE FOR $45?! www.the365projectys.org by clicking on the www.currentcuisine.com “Blacks In Yellow Springs Encyclopedia” tab. Yes, indeed — if it’s a 9-month subscription to the News for your homesick graduate. 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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE at Yellow Springs United Methodist Church

Palm Sunday March 25, 10:30 a.m.

Good Friday, March 30, 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday , April 1 Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship & Special Music, 10:30 a.m.

If you do not have a church home, please come and worship with us.

Corner of Winter & Dayton Streets Church Office, 767-7560 s Rick Jones, Pastor

WE CLOSE: OPEN EVERY DAY AT 7 AM M–TH: 7 P.M.

F: 10 P.M.

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c On Sunday, March 11, the YS Dharma Center celebrated the recognition of their work on the Dhamma Moli project in Nepal, u

return visit of Sister Molini, from Burma, and Sister Dhamma- which aims to educate young women and help prevent them from mporium! ines afé vijaya, from Nepal. These two Buddhist nuns were awarded the being trafficked in Nepal and India. nderdog international Outstanding Women in Buddhism Award in 2009 in E W MUSIC THIS WEEK FRI, MARCH 23 FRI, MARCH 30 FRI, APRIL 6 “LESOTHO“ BLUES HEALER THE Local tunes at the Emporium FUNDRAISER BLUES & ROCK CLAUDETTES A benefit concert for The Lesotho Nutri- WITH WOMEN’S ACAPELLA “JUST EVE” BEER & WINE ROCK & FUNK tion Initiative will be held at the Emporium & IMPROV GROUP “POCKET LINT” TASTING BEER & WINE on Friday, March 23, 6:30–10 p.m., during BEER & WINE TASTING 6:30–10 P.M. TASTING the weekly beer and wine tasting. The con- 6:30–10 P.M. 6:30–10 P.M. cert is sponsored by the students of Witten- emporiumwines.com berg University and Wittenberg Professor of History, Dr. Scott Rosenberg. Just Eve, 233 XENIA LUNCH & LIVE JAZZ • WEDNESDAYS NOON-2pm Wittenberg’s all-women a cappella group, and Pocket Lint, Wittenberg’s improv group, 767-7077 CHESS & PIZZA • MONDAYS 5:15-6:30pm will perform. The Lesotho Nutrition Initiative was formed to pack meals with nutritional supplements in local schools and churches to send to the areas in Lesotho that are most affected by malnutrition. A hat will be passed during the benefit to raise funds for the initia- tive. For more information on the initiative, visit www.lesothonutritioninitiative.com. Clean Gene to perform DJ Clean Gene will play at The Dayton Street Gulch on Friday, March 23, begin- ning at 4:30 p.m., with Dayton Funk on Dee Kucinski Krieg recently celebrated her 92nd birthday at the home of Seattle Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m., at the Spirited friends. Guitarists serenaded Dee with Brazilian and French ballads, poets set their poetry Goat, and at Peach’s Grill on Wednesday, to music and she blew out candles on a lovely cake baked after a recipe of Maya Angelou’s. March 28, beginning at 5 p.m. Pictured from left to right are party-goers Susan, Grace, Dee’s son Pip McCaslin, Dee, her grandson Marley McCaslin and Talia. After recuperating from the festivities, Dee is The Hoppers at Clifton Opera House preparing for her 2019 birthday blast! Local ’50s and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll band, The Hoppers, will perform on Saturday, March 24, 7:30–9:30 p.m., at the Clifton Opera SPIRITUAL EVENTS House. The band includes YS natives Rick Sanders, Matthew Denman, Jim Grote, Scott Hammond, Mike Neal and Kurt • The YS Friends Meeting will meet discussion on the role of Judas Iscariot in Semler. Admission is $6, a portion of which at 8:30 a.m. for early worship on Sunday, both scripture and “Superstar,” and attend- will go to benefit the preservation of the March 25, at Rockford Chapel. At 10 a.m., ees are encouraged to wear costumes — Opera House. All are welcome. the adult First Day School class will meet the attendee with the best costume will win for singing. At the same time, the children’s a copy of Pastor Aaron’s book. Admission First Day School class will dye Easter eggs. is $18, with proceeds helping to defray Meeting for Worship will begin at 11:15 the growing costs of maintaining the First a.m., and will be followed by a potluck Presbyterian Church building. Visit www. lunch. All are welcome. littleart.com for more information on • First Presbyterian Church will hold advance tickets. a Palm and Passion Sunday service on • On Sunday, March 25, the Unitarian Sunday, March 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Universalist Fellowship will hold its 10:30 Pastor Aaron Saari writes: “Dare we sing in a.m. service at the Senior Center. The the shadow of death? Shall we dance and speaker that day will be Catherine Zimmer- revel, knowing what is to come in the dark- man, the producer of the film “Hometown ness of the week? Yes, yes we shall. Blue Habitat,” who will present “Save Pollina- suede shoes encouraged. All are welcome. tors, Save Water, Save the Earth: Build an A Tradition of Integrity, Dependability Come as you are — wonderfully made and Army of Habitat Heroes.” and Expertise since 1884 radically loved.” • The United Methodist Church will hold First Presbyterian will also sponsor a worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 25. “Jesus Christ Superstar” sing-along benefit The message will be “I Love a Parade,” at the Little Art Theatre on Sunday, March based on the scripture Mark 11:1–11. All Personal Insurance 25, at 4 p.m. Pastor Aaron will lead a brief are welcome to attend. Commercial Business Health • Life • Auto

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The YELLOW SPRINGS COMMUNITY BAND James Johnston, Conductor, present ST. PAUL Music From CATHOLIC CHURCH the North 308 Phillips at Elm St. • 767-7450 Salute the end of winter with Join us for the Holiest of Days music from northern countries, Palm Sunday, March 25 including Haydn Wood’s Manx Mass, 11:15 a.m. Overture, medleys from Scotland, Scandinavia and Canada, and a Holy Thursday, March 29 Mass, 7 p.m. few cool American pieces. at St. Brigid’s in Xenia Friday, Good Friday, March 30 March 23, Friday of the Passion 7:30 p.m. of the Lord Liturgy, 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 314 Xenia Avenue Easter Sunday, April 1 Mass, 11:15 a.m. Donations at the door benefit YS Community Music PAGE 4 M ARCH 22, 2018 COMMUNITY FORUM YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS From the Web— Comments sought Need for up-to-date schools Please note a recommendation of the Equinox traditions: an interview Yellow Springs Justice System Task Force, The Greene County website describes upgrades needed to not only comply with which is published in the YS News this Yellow Springs as a “community of learn- building codes and state standards, but to week (see page 11) and for the two fol- ers.” It adds that the public schools here meet today’s educational needs. with a World Religions scholar lowing weeks. We will be seeking public “offer a challenging environment with small In 1964, we sat in rows facing our teacher input from time to time before finalizing class sizes geared to individual develop- in front. An innovation our senior year was By Megan Bachman well as baby chicks, and also sweets and recommendations to Village Council, and ment focused on an innovative Project- “team” teaching, so we had two teachers treats because those things remind you of in this instance, we are seeking input from Based Learning approach.” When families for government. Thankfully, educational At 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, the new life and new taste. So these symbols the Yellow Springs Police Department, the interested in moving to Yellow Springs read innovation has continued in Yellow Springs sun crossed an imaginary point in the sky were super popular and a big part of the Mayor and the public, before finalizing our that description, they should be impressed. over the last 50 years, but unfortunately our marking vernal equinox for the Northern celebrations and the culture. At the time recommendation to Village Council regard- If they have middle school and/or high school buildings have not kept up. Today, Hemisphere. While this precise astro- Catholics were converting the Pagans one ing use of the Mayor’s Court. school students and visit the current school collaboration with other students and teach- nomical calculation is a modern develop- of the ways was they would also take these Please email your comments to clerk@ building, they’ll wonder about the county’s ers and incorporated technology is key ment, throughout history nearly every holidays and line them up with their own. yso.com or mail comments to the JSTF description and the disconnect with what — and students are not solely instructed culture has commemorated the beginning These symbols became mixed in, absorbed c/o Clerk, 100 Dayton St., Yellow Springs, they see. If they tour any neighboring dis- from the front of the classroom. In the ’60s, of spring. into the religion. Sometimes there was OH 45387 by April 6, or attend the regular tricts, they’ll see much newer and updated subjects were not regularly integrated and This week the Yellow Springs News copying but there is a beautiful blend that meeting of the JSTF at 7 p.m. on April 10 school buildings. This is a major concern classrooms stacked in a three-story tower interviewed Amanda Hayden, associate has happened. in Council Chambers of the Community for a community looking to attract young made sense, but that is not the case today. professor of world religions and humanities It’s interesting when you get to the Center. families. Today, I’m a volunteer in our schools. at Sinclair Community College, who lives coincidences, the things that transfer —Judith Hempfling My experience with Yellow Springs This has given me the opportunity to give in rural Greene County with her family, on over. Eostre’s feast day was the full moon schools began as a K–12 student. I went back to the school system that helped me some of the folk and cross-cultural tradi- following the Spring Equinox, which is on to become a teacher’s aide and started to be the person I am today. More impor- tions of the traditinos of Spring Equinox. interesting because unless you are a Greek Discuss value of my teaching career here. This year my tantly, it has given me an opportunity to The interview was edited for length; read Orthodox tradition, Easter is always the classmates and I will celebrate our 50th see in person the outstanding teachers and the full text online at ysnews.com. first Sunday after the first full moon after Yellow Springs High School reunion. We students in our schools — as well as the the Spring Equinox. public education attended school when both buildings numerous issues with our existing build- NEWS: What is being celebrated at the K–12 public education in the U.S. has were new. The high school we walked into ings. If we truly are a community of learn- Spring equinox? NEWS: Why eggs? come under severe threat in the last decade during the fall of 1964 is pretty much the ers, we, the voters, will provide the safe, up- HAYDEN: At equinox we are celebrating HAYDEN: Eggs are magic. They are this or so. We may even have to contend with same today except for a middle school wing to-date schools students need to succeed. balance and the beginning of Spring. It is perfect symbol of new life, of the personi- the closure of schools within the Dayton of trailer classrooms added in 1988 (and Our votes for the schools’ issue on the May the marking of the dark to the light, or the fied life cycle. There are all sorts of rituals public system. Now that threat extends to then bricked in) and a 2002 addition. Today 8 ballot does that. Winter to the Spring. For most of us today of painting symbols and prayers on the public higher education. there are numerous costly repairs and —Patricia Peters it’s a mental, psychological, emotional egg, of decorating them and putting them What is the value of public education yearning — we want this reassurance that in the earth to ensure good crops. anyway? And what is the economic value Spring is coming. But for an agricultural In some Native American traditions of a public university in the Miami Valley? culture it’s more about survival. The food there is the legend of the universe being Does a college degree really land one a Vote ‘yes’ for kids’ future is running out and we want to know when an egg, that we were all formed from the better job? Are there benefits to a public we start planting again. cracking of the giant egg. The eating of the university beyond job training? Does col- I am writing in support of the proposed sive consultation with the community on [The pagan holiday] Ostara really pro- egg is very important in some religions. lege and public education reduce economic building issue for Yellow Springs Schools critical matters including affordability and vided this spiritual and religious morale. It inequality in the region? Can we hope on the May ballot. When I was offered the sustainability. By preserving parts of the wasn’t just, ‘Spring is coming,’ it’s a sacred NEWS: How do you recommend people to have a vibrant Miami Valley without a opportunity to come to Greene County existing middle/high school building and ritualistic celebration to help usher it in. It’s celebrate the season? strong public university? How can public from Iowa 11 years ago, I jumped at the renovating others, the facility plan con- that acknowledgment and appreciation of HAYDEN: I tell my students that it’s really university faculty better connect with the chance to live in Yellow Springs, where I serves energy, improves safety and updates us playing a role, of us having a reciprocal just about paying attention and having community? could start my family in an environment the learning environments in a way that relationship with nature. Most of all we’re an appreciation and noticing what’s hap- A forum sponsored by the American with a strong commitment to the values of reflects our community’s values. showing devotion to the goddess and the pening outside. Take a moment and look Association of University Professors at education and community — and a magnifi- It is my turn to repay the generations of divine energy of Spring. at the buds of the trees forming, the Wright State University will discuss some cent tradition of using those values to help Yellow Springers who made my children’s plants coming up, the birds chirping. Just of these questions with faculty and commu- our kids build a better tomorrow. wonderful childhood a reality when they NEWS: Where does that word, Ostara, observe those signs of spring coming. nity members on March 25, 2:30–4 p.m. at Because of those values, I have two beau- invested in our schools. It’s my turn to give come from, and is it a coincidence that it That’s really the spirit of it. It doesn’t have the Yellow Springs community library. tiful children in Yellow Springs Schools, tomorrow’s children a bright future for sounds like Easter? to be a ritual, just an appreciation of the —Sirisha Naidu where I am watching them thrive and their education, and I am proud to invest HAYDEN: Ostara actually comes from sacred, juicy energy that’s happening right prosper. in our future as an Education Community. Eostre, which is the root word for estro- now. It’s an appreciation, a “thank you” for Because of those values, I support the Please join me in this effort with your votes gen. Eostre was a Germanic goddess of getting us through Winter. plan to improve our school facilities, which for Yellow Springs Schools on May 8. fertility. You find across the board across SUBMIT A LETTER: has been thoroughly vetted through exten- —Karl Colón all of these religions, such as Lakshmi in NEWS: Why does this topic interest you? Hinduism, a goddess or a feminine form of HAYDEN: To me it’s so fascinating to not The News welcomes letters from Other voices— fertility and prosperity. So that’s where we just look at these underlying Pagan ritu- readers on topics of current interest. get the word Easter. als and influences, but also to look at all of In submitting them, please observe the the religions and how they are all adopting following guidelines: NEWS: Who celebrates Ostara? Is it similar traditions. It calls to a bigger picture Take steps to be truly diverse Pagans? of a human need. It’s something in our • Letters must be signed and Last week’s “Who are we? Village’s will all take resources. The article identifies HAYDEN: It’s important to define the term conscious awareness that we are called to include a day time phone changing face” explores how we address that the largest share of owner households Pagan. When I’m saying Pagan, I’m talking do, and somehow it becomes a religious number and an address for race and class changes — the biggest chal- — 21 percent of families living in YS — about the goddess traditions that predate manifestation. verification. lenges facing our village, in my opinion. make between $100,000–$149,999 annually. Christianity. They are the pre-Christian Maybe the next piece in the News’ series Our young family is in this bracket, and folk traditions, nature-based religions. So • The deadline for submissions will be “Who should we be? How to make we moved here three years ago precisely either it’s a fully goddess-based tradition or is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of CLARIFICATION it happen,” but in case not, here are some because we recognized that Yellow Springs at the very least the goddess is a part of the publication reflections and ideas for consideration. provided a unique opportunity for a high pantheon of deities. In the March 15 issue, the News Submit materials via our Web site at First, I want to live in a diverse village. I identified letter-writer Nancy Sundell- quality of life in a progressive community ysnews.com/submissions, by email to am willing to work, volunteer and pay for at a reasonable cost, especially compared NEWS: What were the traditions of Ostara? Turner as a member of the Mills it. I believe we have an excellent quality with bigger cities in other parts of the Were they co-opted by Western religions? Lawn PTO. While accurate, Sundell- [email protected], by mail to P.O. Box of life in Yellow Springs, but I believe that country. We will happily pay more to make HAYDEN: Eostre, because she was a Turner was writing as a parent and 187, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, or drop if we do not make significant changes to this opportunity available to more people fertility goddess, is associated with things private citizen, not a representative it off at our office, 253½ Xenia Ave. embrace diversity, our village will continue — especially to ensure racial and economic like birth and light. Eggs and rabbits of the PTO. to become less vibrant and interesting as a diversity. Our public leaders should be are obviously associated with fertility, as result. So, what do we do? developing policies and levies that are Let’s be careful not to conflate race and highly progressive — the wealthier you are, class. If clear data on this has been pre- the more you pay — and maybe we need a sented, I’m not aware of it, but too often new form of civic leadership if the current A YELLOW SPRINGS ALMANACK BY BILL FELKER villagers assume that people of color, or systems — income and property taxes, POC, are low-income people. This becomes primarily — are not effectively spreading an easy crutch — “the reason why POC the wealth. Every policy decision must populations have dwindled is because of be made with this inequality in mind. The MARCH 23–29 The Final Week of Early Spring; dead stems of the old year. Early Spring’s The Second Week of the snowdrops and snow crocuses and winter affordability” -— but, as at least a few anec- greenbelt, for example, has been a boon to Daffodils are up, my God! What beauty Golding Goldfinch Moon; aconites pale and fade away. The remaining dotes from the story support, this is far from homeowners — we must make sure we’re concerted down on us last night. And if The First Week of the Sun in Aries winterberry berries darken and decay. the full picture. Please call out this false figuring out the counterbalancing policies I sleep again, I’ll wake to a louder equivalence when you hear it. Based on my and investments to share prosperity before The Golding Goldfinch Moon, slowly blossoming, the symphony smashing down MARCH 23 experience, the bigger issue is our culture. decades go by — in this case, more density turning the feathers of goldfinches gold hothouse walls, and into the world: music. Sunrise/set: 7:34/7:50 Let’s take real steps to be truly inclusive and affordable housing development by the throughout the Glen and Yellow Springs, Something like the birds’ return, each morn- Record hi/lo: 83 (1907)/5 (1885) and to embrace cultural diversity. I believe Village are almost certainly necessary. enters its second phase on March 24 at ing’s Average hi/lo: 52/32 our village is tolerant of difference, but does Making these types of changes will take 10:35 a.m. It reaches perigee, its powerful crescendo rising toward its brightest pitch, Moonrise/set: 11:43 a.m./1:28 a.m. not work actively to make this a great place vision and leadership. Particularly in my position closest to Earth on the March 26 colors unfurling, petals alluring. Age of Moon/Year: 7 days/82 days for everyone. While this may not be any one work to help reform the Village’s policing at 2:17 p.m. Rising in the afternoon and The song, the color, the rising ecstasy MARCH 24 institution’s fault, collectively we are failing. system, I’ve seen how difficult it is to get setting after midnight, this gibbous Moon of spring. My God. This beauty. This, this Sunrise/set: 7:33/7:51 Embracing diversity means thinking about even simple things done. While I share the passes over the village in the evening. is what I’ve hoped for. All my life is here Record hi/lo: 87 (1910)/4 (1974) the story we tell about ourselves — “we’re editor’s general optimism about the cur- in the unnamed core — dogwood, daffodil, Average hi/lo: 52/33 arts and social justice-minded” — and that rent Council, and know the leaders of most tulip poplar, crab apple, crape myrtle — Moonrise/set: 12:36 p.m./2:32 a.m. others tell about us — “a hippie town” — of our largest institutions are supportive only now, in spring, can the place be named. Age of Moon/Year: 8 days/83 days and then actively working to create a nar- of these ideas and so have real reason to — From the poem “What To Eat, And MARCH 25 rative that includes POC. We need to be believe we can do this, it is incumbent upon What To Drink, And What To Leave Sunrise/set: 7:31/7:52 more conscientious about our “brand” on all of us to push for needed changes. I was for Poison” By Camille T. Dungy in Record hi/lo: 84 (1929)/1 (1974) our Village website, in marketing materi- recently made aware of the idea in commu- her anthology, “Black Nature: Four Average hi/lo: 53/33 als and press releases, and beyond. Our nity development that if you’re not growing, Centuries of African Amerian Nature Moonrise/set: 1:36 p.m./3:32 a.m. institutions — public, non-profits, schools, you’re dying. Right now, when it comes to Poetry.” Age of Moon/Year: 9 days/84 days businesses, etc. — need to be working to building a diverse community, we are dying. MARCH 26 engage and listen to POC and to have folks Our system of civic engagement is out of Sunrise/set: 7:29/7:53 in leadership positions. And then we need whack and too often individuals who do not YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS Record hi/lo: 81 (1907)/12 (1955) leadership from Council and others to ana- represent the interests of our whole village An Independent Community Newspaper Average hi/lo: 53/34 lyze how we’re doing overall and to shape have an outsized voice. In our daily lives, as 253½ Xenia Ave., P.O. Box 187 Moonrise/set: 2:49 p.m./4:27 a.m. concrete policies. For example, the Village citizens engaged in advocating for better poli- Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Age of Moon/Year: 10 days/85 days should dedicate funding to support POC- cies, and in our roles at institutions in the vil- (937) 767-7373 MARCH 27 owned business and POC-focused events, lage, we all must figure out how to do more. Sunrise/set: 7:28/7:54 ensure effective hiring practices and more When my family lived in Cincinnati or email: [email protected] to make an impact over time. Columbus, I did not always have faith Web: www.ysnews.com Record hi/lo: 83 (1910)/11 (1955) Average hi/lo: 54/34 Let’s find ways to get the wealthiest that we could turn the ship — but Yellow REGULAR HOURS: M–F, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Moonrise/set: 3:48 p.m./5:15 a.m. people in our village to pay our fair share. Springs is small enough that we can abso- SUMMER HOURS: (Memorial Day through Labor Day ) Priorities like affordable housing, more lutely overcome these challenges. Let’s get Th, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., F, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Age of Moon/Year: 11 days/86 days MARCH 28 culturally relevant programming and to work! Diane Chiddister ...... Editor As the Sun of Aries grows stronger like Sunrise/set: 7:26/7:55 broad-based education to promote diversity —Gavin DeVore Leonard Megan Bachman ...... Reporter the Moon, it not only gilds finches but for- Record hi/lo: 85 (1910)/16 (1955) Audrey Hackett ...... Reporter sythia, too. Daffodils open up, yellow prim- Average hi/lo: 54/35 Carol Simmons ...... Reporter roses unfold and clematis leaves emerge Moonrise/set: 4:57 p.m./5:58 a.m. “Our opinions do not really blossom into Lauren Shows ...... Village Desk Editor beside new growth of dodder. Waterleaf Age of Moon/Year: 12 days/87 days Robert Hasek ...... Advertising Manager leaves, about an inch or two across, begin MARCH 29 fruition until we have expressed Matt Minde ...... Production/Layout to cover the ground of their habitats. Wild Sunrise/set: 7:24/7:56 Suzanne Szempruch ...... Production/Layout, onions grow lanky and invite early mowing. Record hi/lo: 82 (1910)/14 (1887) them to someone else.” Advertising Lamb’s-quarters, beggarticks, pigweed Average hi/lo: 54/35 Kitty Jensen ...... Proofreader and amaranth sprout as periwinkle petals Moonrise/set: 6:06 p.m./6:36 a.m. — MARK TWAIN Suzanne Patterson ...... Proofreader unfold, and pink lamium flowers. Age of Moon/Year: 13 days/88 days Peg Champney ...... Bookkeeping Jeff Vawter ...... Distribution Veronica and spiderwort foliage has started. Privets, peaches, crab apples and A Daybook for March in Yellow Springs, Editor Emeritus: lilacs begin leafing. Scarlet peony stalks along with a second spring volume, A Write a letter to the editor today. Kieth A. Howard, 1946–1976 are three inches tall, dusky Virginia blue- Daybook for April in Yellow Springs, and Publisher Emeritus: bells about to bud, daylilies half a foot tall, a third book, A Daybook for May in Yellow YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS Ken Champney, publisher 1950–1992 some tulip foliage six to eight inches. Rhu- Springs, are now available on Amazon and P.O. Box 187, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Printed on barb unravels, red and soft and wrinkled. at a few local stores. The books contain all www.ysnews.com • [email protected] • 937-767-7373 recycled newsprint Ferns show green nubs, pushing away the my almanack notes for those months. YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS FROM THE FRONT PAGE MARCH 22, 2018 PAGE 5 Local youth head to D.C. march ing students. stories,” according to student Knopp in an CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE “I’ve become outraged,” he said. “The interview after the event. can’t attend the march herself because of a students who have come forward to speak Student speakers at the Wednesday event health issue, Rudawski wanted to find a way are so powerful.” also urged action. “This is where it begins,” to help Yellow Springs students travel to the According to a Feb. 15, 2018, report in the sophomore Julia Hoff said. “Thoughts and D.C. rally who might not otherwise have Washington Post, over two dozen children prayers are not enough.” the transportation or finances to go. are shot every day in the United States on Knopp ended her speech with a rallying “I was so impressed with the students from average, most outside of school. While tal- cry from Florida shooting survivor Emma Florida,” she explained, referring to teen sur- lies of school shootings can be misleading Gonzalez. That cry, “We call B.S.,” origi- vivors of the school shooting who are speak- based on what kinds of events are counted, nally directed at President Trump and law- ing publicly about their experience and push- an ongoing analysis by the Post found that makers, has gone viral in the past weeks. ing for new gun laws. “I want to reinforce for “more than 150,000 students attending at “To Helena and Martin, to the 17 vic- younger people in Yellow Springs that you least 170 primary and secondary schools tims, to the injured, to Congress, and to can speak out and feel heard.” have experienced a shooting on campus the world: I will tell you that fear has no To organize the D.C. trip, Rudawski since the Columbine High School massacre rightful place in our schools. Because today contacted RISE Travel, a social advocacy- in 1999.” And American children are over- and tomorrow, we call B.S.,” Knopp said, oriented travel agency in Columbus, and whelmingly more likely than their peers in echoed by chants from the crowd. spread the word on Facebook, raising other high-income nations to suffer from “They’re amazing,” McKinney perfor- about $3,000 locally within two weeks to gun violence. The same article cited recent mance teacher Lorrie Sparrow-Knapp said cover the cost of about 20 seats on the bus. World Health Organization data indicating of the eighth-graders and other students And she reached out to McKinney Middle/ that 91 percent of children younger than at the middle and high school who orches- Yellow Springs High School, where a group 15 who were killed by bullets lived in the trated the event. Sparrow-Knapp gave the RECYCLE CANS of students and school leaders has been United States. eighth-graders time during class to orga- meeting regularly since the Feb. 14 shoot- nize a performance-based response to the ing to talk about issues of gun violence and Local school walkouts shooting. Her role, she said, was mostly to brainstorm effective schoolwide responses. Locally, the students rallying at March stay out of their way. “There was immediate interest from stu- for Our Lives are not the only young people “This was completely driven by them,” dents,” she said. taking action on the issue of gun violence she said. Local students who gathered last Satur- and school safety. That passionate engagement was felt day to finalize the details of the trip said Well over 100 students, joined by a few by other teachers at the middle and high outrage and grief at the deaths of students staff and parents, walked out of McKinney school, who led students in discussions of their own age was motivating their par- Middle/Yellow Springs High School at 10 the Second Amendment, the role and limits ticipation in the march, as was frustration a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, to participate of student activism and other topics. at adult inaction on gun control. in the National School Walkout. Like their “What I really cherished is that students “People shouldn’t be afraid to go to counterparts at hundreds of schools nation- wanted to do something collectively,” gov- school,” said ninth-grader Peter Cooper, who wide, village students organized the event ernment teacher Kevin Lydy said. “They attends Dayton Regional STEM School. to memorialize the Florida shooting victims were showing their emotions through their “I’m tired of nothing actually being and denounce gun violence. Local students actions.” done,” Kalie Roundtree, another Dayton prepared and read short biographies of the Middle school social studies teacher Easter is Sunday, April 1, STEM student, added. Her view was voiced 17 school shooting victims, which included Cameron McCoy covered the Second by several other local youth. 14 students and three staff members. Amendment, with an in-depth reading of we have everything you Parent and trip chaperone Christina “Helena Ramsay. Martin Duque. These the amendment’s text and a discussion of Cooper expressed anger and bewilderment are the names of students who will not walk its different interpretations. He noted that at the threat guns posed to students in out of school today. The same way they didn’t Yellow Springs students hold a variety of need for your American schools. walk out yesterday, or the day before that, views on the issue of gun control. “Why do we love our guns more than our or even the week before now,” said eighth- “We have some kids who are very, very children and our citizens?” she asked. grader and walkout organizer Maggie Knopp opposed to gun control, and some kids who And Village Council President Brian in a speech she prepared for the event. are very passionate for it,” he said. “The Easter meal Housh, who coaches the high school Organized by eighth-grade students in point is for students to formulate their own speech and debate team and is volunteer- Lorrie Sparrow-Knapp’s performance arts views and opinions.” ing as a chaperone on the D.C. trip, said class, the 17-minute walkout was intended And at Mills Lawn School, students in PRODUCE DAIRY the Florida shooting affected him deeply, in to remind people that “the victims aren’t the upper elementary grades were equally part because of the eloquence of the surviv- just ‘victims’ — but people with lives and engaged with the issue, according to Prin- Organic Crystal Farm’s cipal Matt Housh this week. Sweet Grape “Students came to us saying, ‘We want to Extra-Large Eggs do something,’” he said. “They were at the Tomatoes /dozen edge of their seats, trying to make sense $2.29 SSO to perform ‘Exultations’ of it.” $2.39 /pt Music in Springfield. Fifth- and sixth-grade students planned CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE “That’s where I learned about jazz and their own walkout event, with the help Red & Green “It’s a happy concert-opener,” he said. improvisation,” he said. of teachers and younger students. At 10 Seedless Grape Nevertheless, Stafford Wilson’s selec- He also played with the Dayton Philhar- a.m. last Wednesday, the older students tion of that particular piece surprised monic Youth Orchestra. walked out of class. A circle of 17 students $2.79/lb Hemenger, in large part because it was Hemenger’s musical education was stood inside a larger circle of other stu- written so early in his career. strengthened at home as well. His brother, dents, and the inner 17 read the names He said his work, naturally, has evolved. Kevin, sang and went on to study voice and biographies of the Florida shooting “Harmonies are a little more complex,” he at Wittenberg University. Their mother, victims. Silence and the sound of a gong MEAT said of his current work, which is increas- Joyce, was a longtime organist at Westmin- surrounded the reading. ingly inspired by an interest in vocal music. ster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, where “Students really wanted to promote Whole or Half He is also exploring larger forms. she also for 20 years organized a concert peace,” Housh said. Boneless Ham It’s not surprising, then, that currently series. She also plays flute and writes, And that’s part of the hope of those developing projects include two operas. arranges and edits music. attending the D.C. march. $2.59/lb One is based on a play written by Linda Graduating from Yellow Springs High “How do we make this day important, Sexton about her mother, the poet Anne School in 1987, Hemenger continued his not just fodder for the media?” Alisa Meier Sexton. The second is based on a novella education as a trumpet performance major asked. “What is this ultimately going to Mon.– Sat. 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.–10 p.m. about the life of the 17-year-old, Filipina at Ohio Wesleyan. do for us? Why are children shooting chil- • DELI OPEN UNTIL 9 p.m. DAILY • mail-order bride of Oklahoma bombing As a graduate student at the Manhattan dren? This is what we’ve got to talk about.” conspirator Terry Nichols. School of Music, one of his most influential In addition to the Washington, D.C., 242 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs Ph. 767-7349 “It’s very operatic,” he said of the story. teachers was the composer Richard Dan- march, there are “sibling” marches hap- Hemenger’s deepened interest in vocal ielpour, whose work, like Hemenger’s, has pening in Dayton and Columbus, as well as TOM’S MARKET is locally owned forms is relatively recent, though perhaps more of a melodic and narrative emphasis other cities nationwide. See www.marchfo- & operated not unrelated to his early musical begin- than the serialist modernism of the early rourlives.com for details. nings as a trumpet player. Both are often 20th century. Contact: [email protected] lead instruments that typically hold the Hemenger said he is often inspired by lit- melody. erature, especially poetry, as well as physi- As an instrumentalist in the Yellow cal places and emotional states of being. Springs Schools orchestral program, The places of his childhood, including Hemenger said he received a strong musi- Glen Helen, are particularly potent for cal foundation. “John Amerman was a huge him. So he is especially happy to be able to influence on me, along with Shirely Mul- return home this weekend. lins,” he said. For conductor Stafford Wilson’s part, the Amerman taught a musical theory class pleasure is mutual. that helped fuel Hemenger’s compositional “I am delighted that we can serve as a interests. Amerman also pointed the young vehicle for this talented composer.” musician to a jazz band based at Kincaid’s Contact: [email protected] Local event costs considered

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE VILLAGE STAFF COST believes the Village should be upfront FOR SELECTED EVENTS about how much it spends. Street Fairs — 2 ...... $18,171 “Many communities do support these Block Parties (2017) ...... $1,025 events because they do support local busi- Zombie Walk ...... $791 nesses, they support nonprofits ... They Fourth of July ...... $325 market our village and make it a place Simply Women 5K ...... $244 people are interested in exploring and Cyclops Festival ...... $241 potentially living,” Housh said, adding, Village Fam Jam ...... $241 “We want to be transparent about all the Tour de Coops ...... $160 things that we do.” YS Pride Day ...... $87 From the audience, Chamber of Com- Mills Lawn 5K...... $84 merce Director Karen Wintrow defended Bike Road Race ...... $41 continuing municipal support for Street St. Paul’s Party ...... $41 Fair. She said that Street Fair is a boon to MLK March ...... (No cost) local businesses and also nonprofits, which by her informal survey raise about $20,000 Note: Costs are approximate and only annually from both events. Street Fair is also include staff time, not equipment wear and an important fundraiser for the Chamber, tear. Data was provided by Village staff. accounting for three-quarters of its revenue. “For us, obviously Street Fair is our Deer said. biggest fundraiser — we couldn’t exist Council Member Lisa Kreeger com- without it,” Wintrow said. mented that she is hesitant about adding Wintrow cited several regional events “another layer of bureaucracy,” as well for which the municipality doesn’t charge as weighing the merits of various local organizers, including Troy’s Strawberry events. But, she said, the Village should Festival, Fairborn’s Halloween Festival and strive to be fiscally responsible. Bellbrook’s Sugar Maple Festival. Chamber “As a Village we want to be as responsi- Board Member Gery Deer added that other ble with every dollar as we can,” she said. once-popular regional festivals, the Bean “This is the community’s money.” Festival in Jamestown and the Annie Oakley Council will revisit the issue at a future Festival in Greenville, both declined with meeting. waning municipal support and affected the Other items from Council’s March 19 vibrancy of their communities. agenda will be covered in next week’s News. “I think the businesses here all benefit Contact: [email protected] [from Street Fair], but I think it’s a huge part of keeping the community active,” PAGE 6 MARCH 22, 2018 NEWS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS MISCELLANEOUS? The category for the unclassifiable classified. 767-7373 Biodigester upgrade stirs debate TACKLING THE JOBS YOU HATE that reason, biodigesters are sometimes they didn’t experience “the full effect of CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE called “mechanical stomachs.” the odor.” She is also concerned about the Renergy hopes to add a second 1.74 At the Bath Township biodigester, the health of the local ecosystem more gener- million-gallon digester tank (it currently has organic material, including animal manures, ally, citing a biosolids application site south a 700,000-gallon digester) along with other sewage sludge and food scraps, is churned of Yellow Springs-Fairfield Road at Byron LOCALLY WHAT tanks to start pasteurizing its waste. The in a large tank, where it releases methane Road where a recently applied farm field upgrades will allow the company to more gas as it breaks down, according to Opera- contained “pooling water from rainfall that OWNED CAN thoroughly process the wastes, extract more tions Manager Ron Schaffer. That methane was clearly draining into the ditches that AND WE DO methane, and produce a solid fertilizer prod- is then burned to produce electricity. run along the roads,” Silvert wrote to the uct the EPA designates as of “exceptional Currently, the biodigester processes News. OPERATED. FOR YOU? quality,” Renergy representatives said. 50,000 gallons of biosolids per day, and gen- “I am concerned about possible contami- Lester fears the proposed expansion erates 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, nation of drinking water or seepage onto will bring more odors, truck traffic and 700 kwh of which are sent back to the grid adjoining properties,” Silvert wrote. fertilizer applications to her neighborhood, to power an estimated 800 homes per year, “Bottom line is we need to be able to which before the biodigester was built in Schaffer added. enjoy being outdoors without feeling sick 2013 was “peaceful and quiet.” However, The other product resulting from the pro- from the terrible odors,” Silvert added. Visit YSHomework.com to see over 70 services we provide. Logan Randles, director of operations for cess is a liquid fertilizer that is sold to area Lester, the Herr Road neighbor, is also Renergy, maintains that the upgrades will farmers to apply to their fields, according concerned about area waterways and 4 REPAIR: from gutters or drywall 4 REPLENISH: from water softener not result in the processing of more waste to Randles. groundwater, especially since most people holes to sticky locks, doors or salt to smoke detector batteries & but instead will yield a fertilizer that is “a “Farmers pay for us to apply it, because in the area use well water. She is also wor- drawers. furnace filters. superior product.” it is an excellent fertilizer, it has everything ried that the onsite lagoon may breach and 4 REPLACE: from tricky light fixtures 4 MAINTENANCE: from interior “The more you can digest and break the crops need,” Randles said. contaminate the groundwater. & kitchen or sink faucets to reverse painting & water intrusion service down the material, the less odor you have,” The Ohio EPA regulates each farm that “We have one sole source aquifer for osmosis filters. to flushing water heaters. Randles said. received applications and requires testing Dayton, Yellow Springs and it’s sitting for pathogen counts, heavy metals and their under this lagoon,” Lester said. “So if our Biodigester basics likelihood to attract vermin such as insects water gets contaminated, everyone’s water (937) 668-9721 [email protected] According to the U.S. EPA, biodigesters and rodents, according to Pierce. gets contaminated.” MANAGED BY SCOTT STOLSENBERG use an anaerobic process in which microor- Because the liquid can be difficult to Villager Sharon Mohler shares the con- ganisms break down organic materials. For transport, it is mostly applied to area cerns that applying biosolids to area farms farmland, Randles added. Pitstick, for one, could negatively impact the ecosystem, applies the fertilizer to the 1,500 acres he not due to human waste but because of the farms in the area. industrial and pharmaceutical chemicals Pitstick also contributes the hog manure that may be mixed in with it, she said. from the 7,000 hogs he raises onsite to the “The only human part that bothers me is biodigester. That is mixed with sewage that all of the hormones and medications sludge from Yellow Springs and other that go through people are still there when neighboring municipalities. Some 72,000 the sewage goes on to the field,” Mohler gallons of sludge from the Village are said. “Those things can go into the food transported to the biodigester each month, and into the general biomass of worms and according to Oberfield. animals.” But the majority of the biodigester’s feed- stock, about two-thirds, is waste from food Response to concerns manufacturers, including Tyson Chicken Addressing neighbor concerns this and Kroger, according to Oberfield. The week, Randles, the Renergy director of variety of manufactured food products operations, said it’s true that there is some whose waste materials are processed ambiguity over the composition of the includes tortilla chips, cereal, chicken prod- waste they receive. However, he added, ucts, bacon and popcorn, Randles said. the quantities they work with and the Friends Care celebrated their 28th Annual Feast ATTENDEES & SUPPORTERS: If the facility upgrades are permitted by thoroughness of the process means it is Laura Curliss the Ohio EPA, the biodigester will pasteur- unlikely there are contaminants at the end. for Friends Fundraiser on Saturday, March 10. Donald Gasho ize its waste, which is a process of heating “Admittedly there’s a lot of uncertainty This year the money was raised for a new portable Pamela and Malte VonMatthiessen up the material and holding it at higher in terms of what’s in biosolids and where temperatures, Randles explained. they come from,” Randles said. “But when ultrasound. The night began with wine and wonderful Paul and Carol Van Ausdal Carolyn Treadway “You are guaranteed to kill more patho- you start talking about trace amounts of gens,” Randles said of the pasteurization pharmaceuticals, antibiotics and narcotics, appetizers, deliciously cooked by the community, Beth Rubin and Brian Potts process. it’s hard to even test for it.” and then moved on to a wonderful evening at a Fred and Joy Bartenstein Currently, Renergy produces a Class While he “understands the fear related to designated home for a spectacular multi-course meal. Jane and Bob Scott B biosolid fertilizer, which must come in some of those issues,” Randles added that Betty Ross below the EPA regulatory limit of 2,000,000 the proposed upgrade will only improve the ThankThe evening you was topped from off with desserts. Char Schiff quality of the fertilizer. most probable number per gram of fecal Helen Eier coliform pathogens. However, after the “From our perspective the digestion Willard and Jackie Bowers upgrade Renergy hopes to meet the more process helps to break down any of those EVENT COMMITTEE: Kathy Robertson stringent requirement for an “exceptional elements and the pasteurization will help Becky Baker Carolyn Smith and Curt Nelson quality” biosolid of 1,000 mpn/g. refine it even more,” Randles said. Jackie and Willard Bowers Catherine Taylor The EPA also requires that Renergy Ohio EPA’s Pierce said that research is Bruce Bradtmiller Vernon Courtney comply with limits on heavy metals, includ- currently being done at the federal level Ann Cooper ing arsenic, lead, mercury and others, on “pharmaceuticals and chemicals that Bill Kent Carol Cottom which Renergy claims it does at levels far remain in biosolids after treatment,” and Grover Criswell and below EPA ceilings. that the current rules are protective of Grover Criswell Kathryn Van der Heiden Liz Porter human health and the environment based Mary Beth Burkholder Neighbor complaints upon the latest science available. Kathy Reed and Gary Zaremsky Betty Ross For the last three months, says Tracy Sil- Tom Pitstick, who has been farming for Kevin Kelble and Dee Kennedy vert of Birchton Place, a noxious odor from decades on a nearly 100-year-old family Beth Rubin Theresa Graham biosolids has permeated her neighborhood farm on Herr Road, defended the location Donna Silvert Jane Brown and Paul Beck in Fairborn. Since she lives a few miles of the biodigester in the predominantly Caryn Diamond Rubin and Charlotte Battino north of the biodigester, she speculates it rural area. Lori Askeland is the field adjacent to her home, where “We’re at a good location because the end DINNER HOSTS: Trent and Mary Fisher the biodigester’s fertilizer is applied, that product is fertilizer,” Pitstick said. Bruce Bradtmiller and Donna Silvert caused the stink. Pitstick speculated that much of the Carol Cottom Franklin Halley “I am hoping that the horrible odor that odor concern is likely from his Confined Steve Conn and Mary White permeated my neighborhood pretty much Animal Feeding Operation of hogs, while Angela Brintlinger Dan Swagerty the entire month of December of 2017 is not neighbors worrying about well water con- something that will repeat,” Silvert wrote in tamination may look to their own septic Toni Dosik and Len Kramer Salma Herring a letter to the Ohio EPA last month. system as the culprit. In general, many Margaret Dunn, Joan Horn Bill Spohn, and Chris Spohn “I am pro-farm, but that was too much to misunderstandings about the application of Becky Rubin tolerate,” Silvert added. biosolids may result because “people are so Lauren Heaton and Bobby and Tiffany Rubin The Ohio EPA responded to Silvert that far removed from farming,” he said. Kirk Weigand Liz Porter odors from fields applied with biosolids Pitstick, a Bath Township Trustee, said Ellen and Rod Hoover Don Moon should be minimal, especially since they he leased the land to Dovetail Energy to Evelyn and Tom LaMers Mike and Lisa Montgomery required in this case that the fertilizer be build the biogester in a mutually beneficial Sandy McHugh and Lois Pelekoudas plowed into the field after application. agreement whereby his hog manure would Jerry Sutton Carl Champney and “We would expect any odors to be mini- be more sustainably processed, he would Macy and Roger Reynolds Charlene Prestopino mal but not nonexistent with a biosolids receive free electricity for his farm and Mary Kay Smith and Becky Baker program that is complying with our rules homestead and he could access biosolid Melissa Heston Karl and Julie Zalar and regulations,” Ned Sarle, of the Ohio fertilizers for the corn and soybean fields Ellis Jacobs and Desiree Nickell EPA’s Southwest District Office, wrote. he farms. The arrangement has helped him stay in an increasingly precarious farming APPETIZERS AND Kazuko and Tim Heaton Silvert said she she is unsure if she is satisfied with the EPA’s response since business. DESSERTS: Ann Cooper and Bruce Heckman “The biodigester definitely helps,” Pit- Mary Beth Burkholder Andrea and Joe Carr Deb Chlebek stick said. “It’s tough right now with grain Rodney Bean Story ideas, photos, events? prices, and the margins are really thin, so Connie Collett Kirsten Bean ysnews.com/submissions anything we can do helps in this area.” Pam Conine Karen Wolford Contact: [email protected] Bruce Heckman Pam Conine Ann Cooper Mary Egart Stacy Knemeyer Marianne MacQueen Sherryl Kostic Ilse Tebbets Jack Layh Louis and Mary Sims Gabriele Leventhal Bob and Tia Houston Kathy Reed Kevin Jackson Becky Rubin Kevin McGruder Carolyn Treadway Matt and Kathy Reed Corry Van Ausdal Zoe Shade Friends Care Community Christina and Kirk Rowe

“Thank you everyone who made Feast “It was an evening filled with Community Children’s Center for Friends such a special and successful great conversation, great food, night. I am truly humbled by everyone’s and for such a great cause.” Learning, ENROLLING CHILDREN volunteerism and generosity.” — KAREN WOLFORD • Accepting applications for — MIKE MONTGOMERY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR growing and enrollment for children 18 months through 5 years. playing • Educated, experienced teachers. A big thank you to Emporium Wines & Underdog Café, together for • Creative curriculum and Wheat Penny Oven & Bar, and Dino’s Cappuccinos high quality care. for their generous support. over • USDA-approved food program. Our lucky raffle winner was Kirk Rowe, who will receive 70 years • Open M–F, 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. a delicious dinner for eight, with wine, at their home, A MEDICARE prepared by chef Chris Spohn. Congratulations! FIVE-STAR FACILITY For more information contact Malissa Doster at 767-7236 or email at [email protected] 150 E. Herman St., Yellow Springs www.friendshealthcare.org www.ysccc.org • 320 Corry St. • P.O. Box 42, Yellow Springs YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS NEWS MARCH 22, 2018 PAGE 7

New novel by Moriel Rothman-Zecher—

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By Diane Chiddister lunch special • Computer & Appliance repair 4 whole wheat Writing fiction, to Moriel “Mori” Roth- slice with man-Zecher, is more than just telling a story. • Electronics & Electrical repair 99 2 toppings It’s also an opportunity to look deeply into $ 41 trip to salad bar the ways that people seemingly different are • Home maintenance 5every day till 2 p.m. really the same, to explore the commonali- ties that humans share. “Fiction reminds us that the borders David Turner 5% military discount between countries, and between people, are 767-7849 when in uniform more porous than we assume,” he said in a recent interview. I Fix Things 767-2131 • 108 Xenia Ave., YS In his first novel, “Sadness is a White Bird,” Rothman-Zecher, who grew up in Yellow Springs and now lives here again, ANTIOCH COLLEGE AND ARTS 494 PRESENTS: explores a border more intractable than most — that between Israelis and Arabs, and the barriers that keep those two peoples from understanding each other. It’s a situation Rothman-Zecher knows well. Before moving back to his hometown of Yellow Springs a few months ago, he was living in Israel, where his parents moved when he was 16. He finished high school there, returned to the States for college, and then returned to that country afterward. THURSDAY, MARCH 22 • 3–6 PM • ASB HALLWAYS WEST, FLOORS 1 & 2 Recently published by Atria Books, a subdivision of Simon and Schuster, “Sad- ness is a White Bird” has garnered glowing HAND-TOSSED AND THIN CRUST PIZZA • SALADS • GYROS

reviews, including one by novelist Michael PASTA • WINGS • HOAGIES Chabon. Chabon wrote, “Nuanced, sharp and beautifully written, ‘Sadness Is a White Bird’ manages, with seeming effortlessness, to find something fresh and surprising and poignant in the classic coming-of-age, love- BY DIANE CHIDDISTER triangle narrative, something starker, more BENTINOofBENTINO Yellow Springs S S heartbreaking: something new.” “Sadness Is a White Bird,” the first novel of Moriel Rothman-Zecher, shown above, Before writing the novel, Rothman-Zecher was recently published by Simon and Schuster. The book is available at Sam & Eddie’s Pizza made a name for himself in Israel, and in in Yellow Springs. After growing up in Yellow Springs, Rothman-Zecher moved to Israel this country, as a nonfiction writer who not with his family; the book draws on his experiences there. DINE IN • CARRY OUT only protested the Israel government’s poli- Fri & Sat: 11 am–11 pm cies regarding occupied territories, but also how his friendship with the twins, and his he said. Sun–Thurs: 11 am–10 pm refused to serve in its military, ending up in a military service, changes Jonathan. The fourth draft was the final one, and it military prison. In an opinion piece published Overall, Rochman-Zecher hopes the book didn’t take long for the book to find a home at Simon and Schuster. And now Rothman- 1071⁄2 Xenia Ave. 767-2500 in the New York Times, “Why I Won’t Serve helps readers go deeper into the humanity BREAD STICKS • CALZONES Israel,” Rothman-Zecher wrote, “I don’t want of the situation, regardless of the precon- Zecher is traveling the country promoting it. to be part of a system whose main task is to ceptions they have regarding the Israeli- Last fall, Rothman-Zecher and his wife, DELIVERY 7 DAYS A WEEK — 11 am–1 pm & 5 pm–close violently occupy millions of people.” Palestinian conflict. Rachel, moved back to Yellow Springs, into Several years ago, Rothman-Zecher was “I hope that whatever their politics are, the President Street home where he was all set to help Chabon edit a collection of they may now be tinged with compassion,” raised — his parents are still in Israel. While nonfiction pieces from those protesting he said. they aren’t sure how long they will stay here, Rolfing® is a system of bodywork Israeli policies. Then he had a revelation: he Rothman-Zecher slowed down recently to and most of Mori’s childhood friends have talk with the News in between stops on his moved away, it still feels like a good place that manipulates connective tissue and wanted to try writing a novel instead. educates the body to be more structurally That desire stemmed from Rothman- book tour, following the novel’s publication. to be. Zecher’s own love of fiction, which he sees Having just returned from giving a reading “It feels really moving and grounding to balanced and aligned in gravity. as a way to take readers deeply into the in a Chicago bookstore, he was scheduled be here, to be able to walk and run in the that night to read in Cleveland, and soon in Glen,” he said. “There’s still a real sense of This hands-on work releases deeply ingrained human condition. tension and relieves pain, improves mobility, “I’ve learned more about the world read- New York City. community here.” ing fiction than nonfiction,” he said. “It’s a wild privilege to share this book, Rothman-Zecher likes being in the com- and alleviates repetitive stress injuries. Being a lifelong fiction reader also made one that’s taken two and a half years to write munity of his grandparents, Phillip and the challenge of taking on imaginative writ- and has been percolating most of my adult Esther Rothman, who came to Yellow life,” he said. Springs in the 1950s when Phillip took a job At ing possible. MELISSA “It seemed daunting, but not impossible,” Growing up in Yellow Springs with his par- as an education professor at Antioch Col- THE WELLNESS CENTER he said. ents, Jay and Randi, and siblings, Jesse and lege. He especially feels that generational DAILEY at ANTIOCH COLLEGE So Rothman-Zecher set out to tell the Liana, had a lot to do with his becoming a pull now, as the couple’s first child is due in fiction writer. Specifically, he learned to love April. Dayton’s only Call or text: 916.201.6810 story of what didn’t happen to him as a Certified Rolfer™ www.rolf.org young Israeli-American, rather than what fiction during Shabbat, the Jewish sabbath, “It feels like the right place to be as we actually did happen. His fictional protago- which takes place from sundown Friday decompress from the chaos of our other nist, Jonathan, does enlist in the military, to sundown Saturday. For religious Jews, home, and prepare to bring our daughter setting into motion tragic consequences for the day means no work and no electronic into the world,” he said. his deep friendship with Palestinian twins devices, and while as a teenager Rothman- Contact: [email protected] YELLOW SPRINGS SOLAR Laith and Nimreen. Zecher found Shabbat to be frustrating, he now sees it as the beginning of his love for The book employs flashbacks to track ✦ 5-year Payback for Businesses Jonathon’s growing friendship (and, in the fiction. During the long Shabbat hours he WANT MORE? case of Nimreen, romance) with the Palestin- lost himself in favorite books, such as “The ✦ Free Electricity for 20+ Years!!! Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay,” Video, audio, photo, all at ian young people, who live in a largely Arab www.ysnews.com ✦ Loan Payment Less than Savings village in Israel rather than in an occupied by Michael Chabon, and “Rats in the Trees,” territory. There are many such villages, and by Jess Mowry. ✦ 10-Year Payback for Residential that in the book is modeled after one not far Other aspects of growing up in the village from where the Rothman family lived, where have shaped him as well. He acknowledges Rothman-Zecher spent two summers teach- that becoming a conscientious objector ing English and getting to know the residents. in Israel — where he served three weeks While the Israeli-Arab communities are in a military prison — was perhaps easier not physically far from non-Arab towns, the because he grew up in a town that not only psychological distance between them is accepted, but honored taking such a stand. huge, according to Rothman-Zecher. Most “I was a little brave, but not very brave,” 937 206 4632 Israelis know few, if any, Arabs, even though he said of his decision to resist military Arab citizens comprise 20 percent of the pop- service, in the context of a family and com- WWW.YELLOWSPRINGSSOLAR.COM ulation. 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DeVeaux (Ret.), of Mableton, Ga.; sisters- NEW Shingles in-law, Dr. Patricia (Pam) DeVeaux, of Mableton, Ga., and Gaynelle DeVeaux, of Vaccine Mark Edwards Las Vegas, Nev.; and a host of nieces, neph- ews, cousins and friends. Mark Edwards, age 56, of Yellow Springs, Leanora was born in Wheeling, W.Va., “Shingrix” passed away March 14, 2018, after nearly a and raised for a large part of her child- was a member of the Lay Organization. year-long battle with cancer. He was born hood in Jacksonville, Fla. Being the She, along with her husband Orlando, also Aug. 4, 1961, in Omaha, Neb., to Craig Beal daughter of a career Army officer, this tithed faithfully. Available and Merry Joy Edwards. took her to various states during her In addition to her church affiliation, she Growing up, Mark enjoyed playing board formative years. She graduated from Junc- was a member of the Friends for Payne “Doug Jewell is an excellent games, especially Monopoly and Risk. He tion City High School, Junction City, Kan. and the Delta Sigma Theta organization. was a bit of an entrepreneur, doing lawn Leanora was a graduate of Hampton Uni- She was also an active Scout mother of Boy personal trainer who has work and odd jobs so that he could afford significantly increased my versity and Central State University. She Scout Troop 78. to buy a green Stingray bike with a banana and her late husband, Orlando, moved to Leanora was also very philanthropic, muscle strength, flexibility, No prescription seat, his motorcycle and a convertible required! Yellow Springs in 1955. contributing regularly to Piney Woods endurance and bone density. Impala. He had dreams of one day becoming Shortly after her graduation from Hamp- School, a Haitian orphanage, the Yellow His individualized program an actor and had a beautiful singing voice. ton Institute, she was briefly employed as Springs Senior Center and countless other has enhanced my life immeasur- Recommended by Mark graduated in 1979 from Winona a secretary at Wright-Patterson Air Force organizations. ably as I age. I feel lucky to Senior High School in Winona, Minn. Base. She was subsequently hired by the Leanora had a reserved personality, but work with him and highly the CDC for people In his early 20s, he moved to Ohio to be Dayton Public School System, from which was a loyal friend to all who took the time to close to family after he was diagnosed with she retired after a teaching career of more get to know her. Her kindness, generosity, recommend him to everyone.” age 50 & older. schizophrenia. Mark had his struggles with — Anne Bohlen than 30 years. During her career she taught warmth and tremendous heart will truly mental illness, being hospitalized numer- at Garfield, Grace A. Greene, Horace be missed. Visitation was held on Friday ous times over the years, but his healthiest Mann, Weaver, McNary and Webster March 16, 2018, at Central Chapel A.M.E Wellness through personal and happiest times were the last few years Elementary Schools. When she retired, Church. A memorial service in honor of training is part of a balanced while living in Yellow Springs. Leanora received an award for 25 years of Leanora was held at Central Chapel A.M.E. Despite his illnesses, Mark always main- perfect attendance. Church on Saturday, March 17. In lieu lifestyle that does not have tained a positive attitude. He was a friendly to be painful. It is rewarding, Leanora was a faithful member of Central of flowers, donations should be made to and giving person, willing to share with Chapel A.M.E. Church for over 60 years. the DeVeaux-Joseph Scholarship Fund at challenging & enjoyable. How may we help you to live those who had less than he did. He was During that time she served on the steward Central Chapel. Arrangements entrusted better and longer? always thankful for what little he had and board, senior choir, was a stewardess and to Porter-Qualls-Robinson Funeral Home. LET ME HELP YOU was greatly appreciative of the love and Janice Blandford, R.Ph., mgr. care received from others. reach your fitness goals Mark was preceded in death by his par- Michael Struewing at the Antioch College Emma Robinow, R.Ph. ents. He is survived by four siblings: Lynn Wellness Center! 10 a.m.–7 p.m. M–F.; 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat. (Tim) Tobey, of Sharps Chapel, Tenn. (for- Michael Struewing was born to Wil- CLOSED SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS merly of Yellow Springs); Leigh (Kurt) Swog- liam and Mary. He was the sixth and final ger, of Xenia; Mike Edwards, of Xenia; and child to be born of the loving couple, after 937-405-5508 767-1070 • 263 Xenia Ave. Kara (Sean) Campbell, of Waynesville, Ohio. Kathy (Tom) Holcombe, Fran (Mike) [email protected] Also surviving Mark are his five nephews DeWine, Ken (Betheen) Struewing, John LIKE US on FACEBOOK and a niece: Craig Tobey, of Fairborn; Eliza- (Cathy) Struewing and Cindy (Chris) beth Tobey, of Fairborn; Ryan Guthrie, of Mucher. Irmo, S.C.; Casey Guthrie, of Xenia; Kyle Mike, like his father before him, became Campbell, of Centerville; and Jorden Cam- a builder, and he loved to create and tinker. bell, of Waynesville. When the pull of his youth caused him Condolences may be sent to Lynn Tobey to uproot from his hometown in Yellow at [email protected] or PO Springs, he found himself in Colorado. Jerry W. Kinley Box 267, Sharps Chapel, TN 37866. There he met and married Sarah (Sallie) A memorial service will be held in the Nagle, and their great romance ensued. The FUNERAL HOME future to celebrate Mark’s life. In lieu of love they shared endured through the years, flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice and they happily had three children: James of Miami Valley. (Sarah) Struewing, Jessica (Grant) Struew- ing-Grigorian and Katherine (Joe) Deshler. Mike filled the family role well; coming from a big family and marrying into a big family, he bore the roles of uncle, son-in-law E and brother-in-law well to Laurie (Larry) The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, $699 Direct Cremation Evans, Gene (Debbie) Nagle, Lee Nagle, donations be made to the Glen Helen $2,495 E Funeral Service Ned (Peggy) Nagle, Eric Nagle and Chris Nature Preserve, where Mike used to play Followed by Cremation (Brian) Popke. A most beloved role of all as a boy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be E came in 2009 when Mike’s first grandson, held at St. Paul Catholic Church Saturday, $2,995* Funeral Service Hunter, was born. Five other grandchildren March 24, at 11 a.m., preceded at 9:30 a.m. Followed by Burial Jerry W. Kinley followed: Hugo, Charlie, Elan, Violet and with a visitation. Burial will be in St. Paul *Cemetery fees not included Connor. Mike relished and delighted in Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be 3600 Hustead Rd. — 2 minutes from YS! spending time with his grandchildren, as made to the family at www.neeldfuneral- his grandchildren did with him. home.com. “What a blessing to have such caring, All-Natural Angus Beef Mike passed away peacefully at the age loving people there to help you • Locally farm-raised of 63, with his wife, three children, siblings through the most difficult time • No hormones or antibiotics and other family members surrounding SENIOR EVENTS in your life.” — J. GELLER • 100% farm-to-table him. He was preceded into heaven by his father, William. Mike will make his last Benny Cox Seasonal Produce journey home to Yellow Springs to be laid Upcoming events to rest next to his father. • The Senior Center will sponsor a trip 1307 E. High St., Springfield, Ohio · 937-521-4800 Open Saturdays 9 am-3 pm • XX to the Dayton Art Institute and the 2nd 937-605-3779 • all credit cards accepted Street Market on Friday, March 23, depart- www.kinleymemorialservices.com ing from the Senior Center Great room at 10:15 a.m. The Dayton Art Institute will be LOCAL exhibiting “Above the Fold: New Expres- VALOR GAS INSERTS sions In Origami.” Admission to the exhibit IN HONG is $11 for those 60 and older. Call 767-5751 Cure spring fever at by Tuesday, March 20, to sign up. KONG • The Senior Center will co-host an . Easter Tea with Becky Baker of Friends Care Community on Thursday, March 29, Get the News when 11 a.m., in the Senior Center great room. 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By Audrey Hackett “I’ve had some of the best conversations “Without volunteers, the program costs ever … learning about people’s careers would be much higher,” Wolford noted. Yellow Springs resident Jackie Childs over decades and other absolutely interest- The center gets a new vehicle every 116 Dayton St. or is almost 90. When she stopped driving ing aspects of their lives. I wouldn’t have five years, thanks to the Council on Aging, www.acserviceyso.com 767-7406 767-7404 a couple of years ago, she turned to the had a chance to learn those things [other- which covers about 80 percent of the pur- Dedicated to serving the Yellow Springs area for over 100 years! Yellow Springs Senior Center’s transporta- wise],” she said. chase price, and a local contribution in the tion service, which provides free rides to Villager Kate Anderson, who’s been amount of the remaining 20 percent from villagers over 55 who need a “lift.” Drivers driving for about two years, since retiring, the Yellow Springs Community Founda- are local residents who volunteer to trans- warmly echoed those thoughts. tion. The center currently has two Priuses port elders to doctors’ appointments in the “The hidden treasure of driving is that and a Honda. area, or to nearby grocery stores. you get to hear people’s stories,” she said Some passengers offer donations, which “It’s a wonderful service,” Childs said by recently. are appreciated but in no way required, phone recently. Anderson has driven about two dozen Wolford said. Her husband, Norman Childs Jr., had local elders, some of them on a regular The transportation program is a key been a YS Senior Center driver for years basis. Passengers have been become piece of keeping the village affordable to before his death in 2011. Now she’s benefit- friends, she said. For example, she drives seniors, she believes. “It’s an affordable ting from the same service he once helped one man to his weekly physical therapy way for them to remain independent and provide. As thanks, she often leaves a gift in appointment in Centerville. On the way get their needs met,” she said. And because 6075 SPRINGFIELD-XENIA RD. • ON RTE. 68, TWO MILES NORTH OF YELLOW SPRINGS the car, a small can of nuts. back, they stop for doughnuts. the village population overall is aging, such “I appreciate it. That’s why I bring the “It’s a regular thing now,” she said, a program is likely to be even more essen- nuts along,” she said. adding that such “side trips” aren’t part of tial in the future. FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1946 Childs is one of about 80 local residents the protocol of driving. But she bends the “We all want it to be around when we who used the transportation service last rules for the sake of enjoying a treat with need it,” she pointed out. HOURS year, according to transportation program a friend. For his part, Libecap says he feels chal- manager Robert Libecap. Some of those “We laugh about what trouble we can get lenged to come up with creative and mean- Monday–Friday, are regular users, while others require the into this week,” she said. ingful ways to thank the volunteers who 8 a.m.–5 p.m. service for a short time during a medical Another volunteer, Harvey Paige, who make the program possible. crisis or other sudden life event. All told, has been driving since 2005, likewise “I send them jokes, New Yorker car- Now you the local program provided over 1,200 rides enjoys the social time with fellow villagers. toons” and other forms of thanks, he said. to older villagers during 2017. And the pro- “It’s a lot of fun to meet the people. Usu- But he also realizes that volunteering is, can visit us gram’s approximately two dozen drivers, ally I can mind my tongue and not talk about in the end, its own reward. Volunteering on the Web at some of whom have volunteered for years, politics,” he said recently, with a chuckle. adds “another dimension of joy to your racked up at least 1,410 volunteer hours He tries to be sensitive to whether people day,” he said. Drivers sometimes stop by www.EhmansGarage.com performing the service. want to talk, or don’t, and whether they want his office to check in after a ride. Their sat- to schedule an “We offer that extra helping hand,” Libe- the radio on, or not. Passengers on their isfaction is palpable, he said. The phrase, a appointment. cap said in a recent interview. “It’s neigh- way to medical appointments may be feeling form of thanks and praise, he often hears? KAREN AND DAVID EHMAN bors helping neighbors.” vulnerable, he said. Having had heart sur- “That was a good ride.” Recently, the program has seen growing gery himself, he understands that feeling. Those interested in volunteering as driv- need, with ride requests more than dou- “I know vulnerability,” he said. ers may contact the YS Senior Center at AT EHMAN’S GARAGE, WE CAN HELP WITH bling in the last month over the same time The transportation service, as these 767-5751. 323-2421 ALL OF YOUR CAR MAINTENANCE NEEDS last year. Current volunteers are already volunteers describe it, is highly personal. Contact: [email protected] doing “yeoman’s work” providing rides on Paige recalls recently seeing a senior a weekly or monthly basis, Libecap said. To medical services van dropping off elderly meet expanded need, the YS Senior Center passengers at a local medical center. By is hoping to recruit more volunteer drivers. contrast, he was driving just one passenger, No special skills or training are required, in the center’s cozy Prius, one of three cars aside from a driver’s license and a desire to dedicated to the program. be of help, according to Libecap, a former “Our service is very Yellow Springs,” teacher and social service worker. A big he said, referring to the personal touch he part of his job is matching ride requests believes defines the program and the vil- with volunteers able to make a particular lage as a whole. drive, which he does via a weekly email YS Senior Center Executive Direc- to volunteers. Week by week, volunteers tor Karen Wolford said recently that the determine their own availability, with some local program was distinctive among area driving once a week, others once a month programs in offering rides by community or less frequently, Libecap said. members to community members. So far, the needs always get met. Volun- “Most senior centers have a transporta- teers come through, and in a pinch, Libecap tion program, but ours is a little different,” himself drives. she said. “Plan B is for ‘Bob,’” he said, with a Another distinguishing characteristic of laugh. “I enjoy it. You learn how the com- the local service is that it is free to users. munity is put together.” “We’re one of the few that offers a free Current volunteer drivers agree, saying service,” she said. And she anticipates the the program is not just an essential service service will remain free. “I don’t see the for older people, but a source of pleasure, day we’d start charging. It’s a commitment learning and community connection for we’ve made to villagers.” those who drive. The transportation program began in the At 44, Jalyn Scott is one of the program’s late 1980s or early ’90s, according to Wol- younger volunteers. She’s been volunteer- ford, starting informally as a ride service ing since 2015, and enjoyed the work so through the senior center, then developing much that she’s now employed by the into a more organized offering. Villager Bar- senior center to manage the program when bara Mann ran it for years, and Libecap took Libecap is away. over when she stepped down four years “I love it. I’ve connected with a different ago. The program costs the center about age level,” she said by phone recently. $60,000 to $70,000 each year, an amount And she’s gained a greater awareness of covered by the senior services levy through the lives and stories of those around her the Greene County Council on Aging and by thanks to her riders. the center’s own fundraising efforts.

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PHOTO BY CAROL SIMMONS Anthony Wall, who bought the Basho Apparel screen-printing business last October and recently moved the operation into a base- — Public Notice — ment space below House of AUM in Kings Yard, will host an open house Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.., at the shop. Basho Apparel— JOB POSTING: FINANCE DIRECTOR Screen printer gets new owner, space NOTICE: Internal and External applications are being accepted by the Vil- Wall will open his shop to the public on and Company 81. The Springfield native lage of Yellow Springs for the following position: By Will Drewing Saturday, March 24. Doors will open from then found work with a flexographic print- POSITION: Finance Director STATUS: Full-time 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customers will be invited ing company in Springboro, and moved Tucked beneath the wood floors of the to tour the shop, so they can see the equip- APPOINTED BY: Village Manager (Charter Sec. 50) back to the Miami Valley to serve as art House of AUM, a longtime local business ment used in the process of screen print- director in that company’s marketing FLSA: EXEMPT PAY RATE: DOQ is making its comeback in the business ing. Along with Basho apparel, the store department. Wall bought Basho in October BENEFITS: As determined by law. This position is eligible for health insur- district of Yellow Springs. Basho Apparel will have locally made jewelry and soaps of 2017 from Jeannamarie Cox, who had ance benefits per Village policy. has been in business in the village for over available for sale. bought the business from its original owner 10 years, and recently moved its screen Basho’s printing press equipment can and creator, Paul Baker. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and/or a combination of educa- printing equipment and line of eco-friendly produce images that contain up to six colors. Wall moved the business from Peifer tion and experience in government finance. Supervisory experience preferred. apparel to 125 S. Walnut St. from its previ- The company carries many brands and Orchard late last fall, with help from eight The Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio is seeking candidates for the position of ous home at Peifer Orchards. products, including Recover Brands prod- members of his large family. Finance Director. This position is responsible for Village financial account- Basho Apparel does custom screen print- ucts. With Recover Brands, customers have “Our barn at Peifer wasn’t heated, so ing, management, compliance and reporting. The Village has a $3.5 million ing using eco-friendly, water-based inks. the option to buy custom prints on apparel during the cold season we had to store our General Fund Budget and $7 million in Enterprise Fund Budgets (Electric, The small business, led by new owner made of 100 percent recycled materials. inks in the one heated room we had — the Recover uses a 50–50 blend of cotton and Water, Sewer, Refuse) as well as special revenue, debt service, and capital bud- Anthony Wall, works with other local busi- bathroom,” said Wall. “The inks we use nesses such as Wander and Wonder, Little polyester, made from industry-scrapped gets. The Finance Director assists with annual budget preparation, including will lose their integrity if they’re allowed Art Theatre and Winds Café, providing cotton and recycled soda bottles. preparation of the five-year forecast. The Finance Director is also responsible to freeze and re-thaw. Stacks of ink sur- them with screen printed or embroidered Apparel aside, Basho can also transfer a rounded our toilet and sink.” for operation of the Utility Billing Office and supervises three (3) employees. custom apparel. graphic design onto a solid surface using Wall lives in Fairborn with his two young The Finance Director assists the Village Manager, Department Heads, the To celebrate his new downtown location, engraving techniques. Examples of the sons, and plays an active role in their lives Mayor and Council with their respective budgets and oversight. company’s work can be seen in the wood as both a Cub Scout leader and soccer Persons interested in this position may complete an application (available and metal storefront signs of Wander and coach. online or from the Village at 100 Dayton St., Yellow Springs, OH 45387) and Wonder and Wildflower Salon. Basho Proud of his Greek heritage, Wall spent submit application with résumé via email to [email protected] or has engraved designs into materials as his childhood going between his home in in person to the Village Manager’s Office at the above address by Thursday, unlikely as chalkboards and spatulas in the Miami Valley, and the home of his rela- April 5, 2018 at 4 p.m. The job description and an application may be found SUBURBAN the past. tives in Thessaloniki, Greece. He learned online at www.yso.com. CONSTRUCTION “I gave Anthony a crude stick-figure his craft of flexographic printing at Sinclair QUESTIONS: Call Ruthe Ann Lillich at 767-3402. drawing, and he turned it into a great look- Community College after graduating from   ing graphic design,” said Jake Brummett, high school in Beavercreek, then went The Village of Yellow Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Roofing Painting Siding Decks Remodel owner of the outdoors gear and clothing back to Thessaloniki to study international Patti Bates, Village Manager store, Wander and Wonder. “He’ll come in business. here to drop off my orders of eco-friendly Basho has worked with local artists in Kelly Gray (937) 352-5672 shirts, always on time.” the past, and Wall plans to restore those Serving Yellow Springs for 20+ years Wall began his career freelancing as a local relationships. graphic designer for New York-based cloth- The reporter is a student at Sinclair Com- HHHHHHHHHH ing designers Joe’s Jeans, True Religion munity College and a News intern. Elect Morsø 7644 on display in our ART AROUND TOWN STEVE showroom Upcoming events sky, Willem de Kooning and Adolf Gottlieb. • The YS Brewery’s “Art + Ales” Working with no planned outcome, he uses BUJENOVIC ø Contemporary series features photographer Doug Taylor elements of visual language in an improvi- for Greene County Commissioner Design through April 1. Taylor’s main photo- sational way. HHHHHHHHHH graphic focus is landscape, working in a • Oni Garrett, artist and Emporium ø Made from digital format. An art party will be held Wines employee, is the featured artist at 98% Recycled Friday, March 23, 5–7 p.m. the Emporium through April 15. Onica- Hi, I am Steve Bujenovic and I’m a Democrat Iron • Village Artisans Gallery will host Elizabeth “Oni” Garrett is a local artist running for Greene County Commissioner. “Paintings by Leah Grommon and Chris- whose displayed works include acrylic ø EPA Approved tine Klinger” in its lobby gallery during paintings, models, 3D dragons, 3D paint- April and early May. Both artists are ings and concept art with fantasy, sci-fi, The Commission ø High Efficiency members of the Village Artisans coopera- spiritual and progressive themes. Proceeds has three seats and tive. Grommon, a painter, paints primarily from the sale of Garrett’s work will fund the all three have been images of landscapes, horses, guitars and subsequent collection, “Project Airship,” held by Republi- BRYCE HILL INC. other subjects as they arise; her work which will merge artistic vision and sustain- able living. cans for 30 years. on display during this exhibition will be www.brycehill.com landscapes of Glen Helen and decorated • “A Family Affair,” featuring the artwork They control where 325-0651 • 2301 Sheridan Ave. guitars. Klinger, a multi-media artist, will of Libby Rudolf and extended family, is on our tax dollars go have recent abstract paintings on show for display in the Senior Center through April Springfield, Ohio 45505 …or don’t go. the exhibition. An artists’ reception will 27. The artwork includes Rudolf’s watercol- This year, one seat Mon–Fri: 7:30–5 • Sat: 8–Noon be held Friday, April 20, 6–9 p.m. Both the ors, as well as woodwork, metalwork, sculp- is up for grabs. reception and show are free and open to ture, photography and fabric embroidery the public. designs created by her family members. • “Wrapped and Bound,” an exhibition MY PROMISE: I will Currently on display by Mary Beth Whitley, will be on display bring fairness and • An exhibition of photography by Luci- at Antioch University Midwest through balance to the Com- partner of a hospi- doesn’t work that ana Lieff will be on display in the tasting April 30. mission by giving tal medical practice way. As long as law- room of S&G Artisan Distillery in Mill- • “Explorations in Print Making” will be voice to the 40% of where I worked makers and judges Works for the month of March. The exhibi- on display at The Winds Café through May Greene County vot- closely with many incarcerate people, tion includes photographs of local parks. 5. The exhibition displays the work of print- ers who are Demo- different profes- a Commissioner’s • Village Artisans Gallery will host maker Kathryn Pitstick, whose inspiration crat or Independent. sionals for public responsibility is to “Have You Red/Read It?”, a themed mem- often comes from nature. good. As a moderate create humane jails, ber’s show, in their lobby gallery through • The YS Arts Council and the YS Arts WHAT I CAN DO: Democrat who was as needed. Also, I April 1. and Culture Commission are presenting The Commission is a raised in the area, I see no reason to • The YS Arts Council will present “Brian “Celebrating the Banner Festival” as part of 3 person panel and believe I would be a impede improve- Millar, Paintings” through April 15. Millar the YSAC Permanent Collection Local Art it requires 2 votes good fit for this posi- ments to the Greene creates large, abstract paintings rooted in History Series at the Bryan Center through to pass anything. I tion. I ask for your County Airport, the traditions of Paul Klee, Wassily Kadin- June 30. will work across the vote on May 8th! because it would aisle and negotiate cripple its economic fair compromises WHAT I CAN’T DO: potential. Kim Plinovich, LMT particularly in award- The impossible. Un- ing contracts and like some, I can not Massage • Reiki • LaStone Therapy providing for the credibly promise to If you have questions well-being for those decrease the number or suggestions on how Reflexology (hot stone or foot) less fortunate. 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Agnostic AA meets Agnostic AA is a new meeting of Alco- NOTICE NOTICE holics Anonymous for those who are Notice is hereby given to all inter- challenged by traditional interpretations ested persons and to Justin Clendenen, Notice is hereby given that the of higher power. Agnostics, atheists and whose last known address is unknown, undersigned filed a petition in the free thinkers are welcome, with no anti- that the undersigned filed a petition in Greene County Probate Court for religion agenda. The purpose of the group the Greene County Probate Court for an order to change a name from is to help its attenders achieve and main- an order to change a name from tain sobriety and to widen the gateway Ariah Marie Suggs to Ryland Mat- Harper Machelle Colston to Harper to recovery to help make AA ever more thew Darcy. Said case number 11609 inclusive. The group, which is the third Machelle Heid. CN will be heard in said court on the Said case number 11608 CN will of its type in the Dayton area, will meet 24th day of April, 2018, at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday evenings, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the be heard in said court on the 24th day UUF meeting house, beginning March 21. of April, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. Ariah Marie Suggs For more information call 631-5106. Tara Heid 159 W. Funderburg 4006 Eckworth Dr. Rd. Apt. C1 Student subscription: $45! Bellbrook, OH 45305 Fairborn, OH 45324 ysnews.com/subscribe

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The Justice System Task Force is considering a recommendation to Village Pamela Funderburg Council that Village Council adopt a policy requiring the use of the Yellow Springs LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST Mayor’s Court for all misdemeanor cases occurring in the Village (unless other- ü Holistic wise required to be charged elsewhere under state or federal law). ü PHOTO BY MEGAN BACHMAN Medical/Therapeutic ü In the last several years, many Yellow Springs misdemeanor cases which could Belavi Face Lift GIFT New officer ü Deep Tissue CERTIFICATES have been sent to mayor’s court were sent to Xenia Municipal Court. AVAILABLE Yellow Springs Mayor Pam Conine swore in Richard Neel as the newest full- ü Pregnancy & Labor ü JSTF is seeking input from the public. Changes to the recommendation will be time officer of the Yellow Springs Police Department at Village Council’s March 19 Neuromuscular Therapy considered based upon this input during the regular April 10 meeting of the JSTF. meeting. Neel, who lives in Huber Heights, recently graduated from the Greene Appointments also available County Career Center’s Police Academy. His first day on the job was March 20. weekends, evenings & holidays Public comment is currently being solicited by the JSTF on this recom- “We’re very excited to add Richard to the YSPD team,” Police Chief Brian Carlson mendation. Please email your comments to [email protected] or mail com- said this week. Carlson said the addition of Neel brings the police department to ments to the JSTF c/o Clerk, 100 Dayton St., Yellow Springs, OH 45387 10 officers including himself (eight of whom are full time). Carlson added that he office 767-7609 • cell 937-215-8446 by April 6 or attend the regular meeting of the JSTF at 7 p.m. on April hopes to hire one more officer in the coming weeks. www.pamelafunderburg.com 10 in Council Chambers of the Community Center. The Wellness Center • 716 Xenia Ave. AT T HE L IBRARY IN T HE G LEN — Public Notice — Activities for kids • An early spring bird hike will be held — Public Notice — • Preschool story time will be held Saturday, March 24, 9–11 a.m., led by Glen Friday, March 23, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Helen Director Nick Boutis. The hike, • “Lego in the Library” for ages 5 and will which will depart from Trailside Museum, JOB POSTING: be held Tuesday, March 27, 3–4 p.m. Kids is $5 for nonmembers. are invited to come to the library after school • “Guardians of the Glen” will meet GAUNT PARK for free play with our Lego and Duplo blocks. Saturday, March 24, 1–3 p.m., at Trailside Those who help clean up after will get a treat. Museum. All ages are invited to join a POOL STAFF • Baby song and rhyme time will be held ranger and assist with graffiti removal, HOUSING NEEDS COMMUNITY Wednesday, March 28, 10:30–11:30 a.m. litter collection and trail repairs. The Village of Yellow Springs is look- • A wildflower hike will be held Sunday, ing for lifeguards and gate attendants CONVERSATIONS Activities for teens March 25, departing from Trailside for the Summer 2018 pool season. For • A stress relief activity for grades 6 Museum at 1 p.m. Hikers will follow a The Village of Yellow Springs will be holding four Community Conversations and up will be held Thursday, March 29, a list of the available positions and volunteer naturalist in exploring the trails requirements as well as the employ- on housing needs. These sessions will be used to present to the community 5–6 p.m. Teens are invited to enjoy some in search of emerging plants and spring the findings of the recent Housing Needs Assessment prepared by Bowen ment application, please go to our stress relieving crafts — calming bottles flowers. Admission is free, and donations National Research, as well as to gather comments and suggestions from Vil- website at www.yso.com. Application and stress balls — and coloring and snacks. are welcome. lagers on this topic. Each session will present the same information and will forms are also available for pick-up at • “Wee Wander Wednesday” will be approximately 1½ to 2 hours in length. The dates, times and locations of Activities for adults 100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH • “Massage and the Effects It Has on continue on March 28, 1:30–3 p.m., at the sessions are: Trailside Museum. For young children 45387. Your Body” will be presented on Thursday, • Wednesday April 4, 7 p.m. at Mills Lawn School ages 3–6 and their caregivers who would March 22, 6–8 p.m. Knot Your Average Deadline to return the applications like to explore the winter woods, the • Thursday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. at Yellow Springs Massage Studio out of Bellbrook will be to the Village at the above address providing an educational class on the ben- program will offer hot chocolate, snacks Senior Center and an hour-long trek into the wilderness is Friday, March 23, 2018 at 8:30 efits of massage. pm to the attention of Samantha • Monday, April 9, 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church • “Why Do You Need a Public Univer- every Wednesday throughout the winter. Stewart, Parks and Recreation of Yellow Springs sity?” will be held Sunday, March 25, 2:30–4 A maximum of 15 children can partici- Coordinator. EOE p.m. The forum will address how local pate. The event is free and donations are • Saturday, April 21, 2 p.m. at John Bryan Community public universities benefit the community. welcome. Center, Rooms A&B The event is hosted by the Wright State University chapter of the American Asso- www.ysnews.com Residents are welcomed and encouraged to attend any or all of the sessions. ciation of University Professors. Questions may be directed to the Village Manager’s Office at 767-1279. • Andrew Brody will present “The Power ADOPTION NOTICE Patti Bates, Village Manager of Fitness — Exercise In Life Spectrum” on To: Apryl Dawn Dible and Michael F. Taylor Wednesday, April 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the Vir- You are hereby notified that on the 1st ginia Hamilton meeting room. Brody recently OBB day of March, 2018, Robin Shuleski and passed the personal fitness trainer testing H S David Shuleski filed in this Court a Petition with American Aerobic Association Interna- Body Shop for Adoption of Addison Nichole Noel Dible, tional and International Standard in Exercise & a minor, whose date of birth is 12/24/2011, — Public Notice — Science Education. and for change of the name of the minor to COLLISION REPAIR Addison Nichole Noel Shuleski. The Greene Book discussion groups Serving the Springfield area since 1978 County Probate Court, located at 45 N. VOTER REGISTRATION • The Gardening Book Club will meet Detroit St., Xenia, OH 45385, will hear the Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m. at the library 937-324-8541 petition on the 9th day of May, 2018, at CLOSE OF REGISTRATION to discuss “The Brother Gardeners” by 1427 West North Street, Spfld. 9:00 a.m., case number 10900AD. Andrea Wulf. The deadline to register to vote in the May 8, 2018 Primary l Election is Monday It is alleged in the petition, pursuant April 9, 2018. to R.C. 3107.07, that the consent of Apryl Dawn Dible and Michael F. Taylor is not To qualify to register to vote, you must be: required due to the following: • A U.S. citizen — Public Notice — That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide more • 18 years old on or before November 6, 2018 AN ORDINANCE ADDING NEW SECTION than de minimis contact with the minor for • A resident of Ohio for at least 30 days a period of at least one year immediately 1040.12 TO ARTICLE FOUR: PUBLIC preceding the filing of the adoption petition • Register to vote at least 30 days before election day or the placement of the minor in the home PLACES FOR REGISTRATION - DESIGNATED AGENCIES UTILITIES ESTABLISHING A CONTINUITY OF of the petitioner, • Bureau of Motor Vehicles That person is a parent who has failed SERVICE CLAUSE FOR VILLAGE UTILITIES without justifiable cause to provide for the • County Treasurer offices maintenance and support of the minor as • Greene County Board of Elections ORDINANCE 2018-06, VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO required by law or judicial decree for a period • Ohio Department of Health’s WIC offices Interested persons will take note that the Village Council of Yellow Springs on of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the • Ohio Department of Human Services, including county welfare, food stamps, Monday, March 19, 2018, gave first reading to an ordinance, text to follow. placement of the minor in the home of the and AFDC program offices Council gave a second reading and passed into law during a public hearing on petitioner, or Monday, April 2, 2018, in the Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton St. Other grounds under R.C. 3107.07 • Ohio Department of Mental Health and its county hospitals WHEREAS, The Village of Yellow Springs provides utilities which includes (includes putative father of the minor born • Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and electric, water, sewer and garbage services to all residents and businesses eligible prior to January 1, 1997). its county facilities for said services within the Village; and “A final decree of adoption, if granted, • Ohio’s Public / Vocational schools will relieve you of all parental rights and WHEREAS, The Village of Yellow Springs is committed to providing continu- responsibilities, including the right to con- • Ohio’s Rehabilitation Services Commission and its county facilities ous, reliable utility services; and tact the minor, and, except with respect • Public libraries WHEREAS, it is recognized that at times there may be unpreventable natural to a spouse of the adoption petitioner and • Online –http://www.co.greene.oh.us/index.aspx?nid=128 occurrences or accidents which may interrupt any of our utility services,. relatives of the spouse, terminate all legal NOW, THEREFORE, COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW relationships between the minor and you HOURS FOR REGISTRATION and the minor’s other relatives, so that the All agencies are available for voter registration during hours of operation. Greene SPRINGS, OHIO HEREBY ORDAINS THAT: minor thereafter is a stranger to you and Section 1. A new Section 1040.12 Establishing a Continuity if Service Clause the minor’s former relatives for all pur- County Board of Elections is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the Village of Yellow Springs of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of poses. If you wish to contest the adoption, The board will remain open on Monday April 9, 2018 until 9:00 p.m. Yellow Springs, Ohio is hereby enacted to read as set forth in Exhibit A*, which you must file an objection to the petition ADDITIONAL INFORMATION us attached hereto and incorporated herein.. within fourteen days after proof of service Voter Registration Form - please print out the form, fill it in, sign it, and mail to Section 2. The ordinance shall take in effect and be in full force at the earliest of notice of the filing of the petition and of the Greene County Board of Elections. date permitted by law the time and place of hearing is given to you. If you wish to contest the adoption, CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME Brian Housh, Council President you must also appear at the hearing. A You must complete an Ohio Voter Registration Form at any registration site. final decree of adoption may be entered if Forms must be received or postmarked by Monday April 9, 2018, in order to be you fail to file an objection to the adoption valid for the May 8, 2018 Primary Election. If you have questions about registration, * Full text of Exhibit A is available online at www.yso.com, at the Clerk of Council’s petition or appear at the hearing.” please call (937) 562-6170. office, Y.S. Library or in the Bryan Center lobby. — Thomas M. O’Diam, Judge PAGE 12 M ARCH 22, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING INTERNET/WEB DESIGN SERVICES and day trips to pyramids, historical sites SCHOOLS, PUBLIC Yellow Springs Home, Inc., Listen to the Wind Media, and other areas of interest. The cost for Submit online at ysnews.com • affordable • local web housing for generations, 937-767-2790. design & hosting, Bryan Cady, 678-520- • Yellow Springs Schools, 201 S. Walnut this package is $1,000 which covers every- or call 767-7373 thing. For more information, contact Judith [email protected], www.yshome.org. 9914, www. listentothewindmedia.com. St., 767-7381, www.ysschools.org Skillings at [email protected] or • YellowSprings.com (formerly Servlet), District Board Office, 767-7381 DEADLINE: MONDAY at 5 P.M. AIR CONDITIONING 937-562-1900. E-mail & web hosting, 767-5000, www. Mills Lawn Elem. School, 767-7217 Y. S. High/McKinney School, 767-7224 • AC Service, 116 Dayton St., 767-7406, YellowSprings.com check out www.acserviceyso.com JANITORIAL SERVICES SCREEN PRINTING Mike Logan’s Refrigeration & VILLAGE P OLICE R EPORT • • Basho Apparel, Appliances, air conditioning and water • Winburn’s Janitorial Service, 767-7639 Local hand crafted conditioning, salt delivery, 372-1621 custom screen printing & graphic design According to police records: the house, according to the caller. Police LANDSCAPING services. 767-9006, www.bashoapparel.net. On Monday, March 12, police retrieved advised the caller about getting a trespass ART/ART GALLERIES a purse hanging on a street sign on the letter or protection order to prevent the • Wickline’s Florist & Garden Center, 1625 SCULPTURE SUPPLIES corner of High and Whiteman streets. The subject from returning. • YS Arts Council; connecting arts, culture N. Detroit St. (U.S. 68), Xenia, 372-2461 • Sculptor’s Emporium, 305 N. Walnut St., purse, which according to a caller had been Around 6 a.m. on Friday, March 16, & community. www.ysartscouncil.org LAWN MAINTENANCE Suite D-2, 937-532-5088 stolen over the weekend, was empty. police were notified that a man had entered ATTORNEYS A caller on the evening of March 12 a Dayton Street residence and placed his • Ferguson Lawn Service mowing, SELF-STORAGE reported a noisy band practice on Meadow belongings there without having signed • Mark J. Babb, criminal defense/traffic, mulching beds, hedge trimming. Serving • Solid Gold Self-Storage, 3820 Lane that she said happens several times a lease. Police left a voicemail with the 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, 879-9542, Y.S. for 30+ years. 937-325-0556 Springfield-Xenia Rd., 323-9255 a week. The band practice was over when individual instructing him to remove his www.markbabb.com • Home Acres Property Services LLC, police arrived, but the responding officer belongings. The responding officer also • Barry P. Reich, 470-6331 (cell), Snow removal, landscaping, complete lawn SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES advised band members of the complaint. drafted a trespass notice and delivered it to 767-2859 (home) care. John Hochstettler, 937-623-5988 Around 7 p.m. on March 12, police the Dayton Street address. • Heart & Soul Care Management, investigated an animal complaint involv- A caller on March 16 reported that some- AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE/SALES LIFE COACH all care needs, family liaison, medical ing a large dog that was loose on Omar one was blocking a public alley near her • Mark Meyer, SCC, MDiv., Life coaching, advocate; bonded, certified: 707-490- • Ehman’s Garage, U.S. 68 North, at Circle. The dog reportedly had behaved home and leaving threatening notes claim- wedding officiant, spiritual care coordinator. 6576; heartsoulcare.com. Hustead, 323-2421 aggressively toward people and other dogs. ing the alley was private property. Police 937-432-5555, [email protected] SHOE REPAIR Before police could remove the dog, the investigated, discovering a bale of hay at • Village Automotive Service, diagnostic owner returned. Police spoke with her and West North College Street entrance to the services & more, 1455 Xenia Ave., 767-2088, MASSAGE/BODYWORK • Xenia Shoe & Leather Repair, 21 E. Main issued a citation. alley with a note attached indicating it was www.villageautomotiveservice.net • Deborah J. Fugett, LMT, Therapeutic St., 376-8156, www.xeniashoe.com Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, private property. Police also discovered BURGLAR & FIRE ALARMS a McKinney Middle School staff member large logs and branches placed there. An massage and spa treatments. 767-1694 VETERINARIAN advised police that a student in the guid- officer cleared out some of the debris. www.MoonRoseMassageandSpa.com • Cooper Security Systems, 732 S. Monroe Julie Lynn Pies, PTA, LMT, • Veterinary Associates Animal Hospital, ance office was agitated and possibly Just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 18, • Expert level St., Xenia, 372-6438 www.veterenaryassociateshospital.com; suicidal. a caller reported people hanging out in her Myofascial Therapist, 937-503-7042, 1920 US 68 North, 372-9978 Around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March backyard. The responding officer spotted CARPET CLEANING www.ysbodywisdom.com 14, police were notified about an unruly stu- a raccoon. • Kim Plinovich, LMT, Eden World 105 • Winburn’s Carpet Cleaning, Hershell VILLAGE OFFICES dent at Greene County Educational Service A person entered a downtown business W. North College St., 937-319-1011, Winburn, 767-7639 Center. The student was suspended and through a side door after hours on March www.edenworld.net General information, 767-3402, ext. 0, 7 taken home by his mother. 18, indicating to police that he did not know CATERING • Keri Speck, LMT, deep tissue, pregnancy • Bryan Center Reservations, 767-7209 Police responded to a report from the the business closed at 3 p.m. Police con- & Swedish massage, myofascial release, • Clerk of Council, 767-9126 Glen Helen ranger of four people trespass- tacted the business’ key holders. • Current Cuisine, open Mon.–Sat. 9–7, reiki, Since 1999. 767-8483; • Clerk of Mayor’s Court, 767-3400 ing in the Glen after 5:30 p.m. on March 14. CITATIONS: —for suspended license/failure Sun. 10–6, 237 Xenia Ave, 767-8291 www.yellowspringsmassagetherapy.com • Economic development, 767-1702 • Amy Spurr, LMT, myofascial release, • Electric/Water Distribution, 767-8649 The ranger also reported that someone was to reinstate: Abby Jo Wilt, Springfield; —for CEMETERIES in the old power plant breaking glass. speeding: Jessica L. Kersey, Beavercreek. Swedish, pregnancy and deep tissue • Gaunt Park Pool, 767-9172 On March 14, Yellow Springs police • Miami Township Cemeteries, Glen Forest, massage since 1999. 374-2699; • Parks and Recreation, 767-7209 • Police, non-emergency, 767-7206 assisted the Beavercreek police depart- Glen Forest Natural Burial and Clifton www.yellowspringsmassagetherapy.com ment in locating a suspect in a hit-skip • Streets/Sidewalks/ MAYOR’S C OURT Union, 477-0597, www.MiamiTownship.net MATTRESSES/FURNITURE accident that had occurred in Beaver- Sewer Collection, 767-7205 creek. The suspect was traced to a Yellow The following cases were heard in Village CHIROPRACTORS • Design Sleep, chemically-safe, tailor- • Utility Billing, 767-7202 x221 Springs address, where police found a Mayor’s Court on March 12: made mattresses & platform beds. 108 • Village Manager, 767-1279. • Yellow Springs Chiropractic, 233 Corry Patti Bates car, still warm, with fresh damage. No one Jeffery Beverly, Fairborn, pleaded no Dayton St., 767-7567, designsleep.com answered the door at the residence, how- contest to failure to signal and display of St., Yellow Springs, 767-7251 • Water/Wastewater Facility, 767-7208 MEDIATION • Zoning/Code enforcement, 767-1702 ever. Local police stayed on the scene until expired license plates and was fined $200 COIN DEALER a Beavercreek officer arrived. plus court costs. E Y A N D A R • Village Mediation Program, 937-605-8754 L L O U V A N Just after 3 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, a Kaitlynn Denlinger, Xenia, pleaded guilty • Jim Morgan, Buying/Appraising, 937-878-8784, I D M T A H caller requested a welfare check on an indi- to driving with a temporary permit without 418-C W. Main St., Fairborn, Coinologist.com MOVING & STORAGE I E M W vidual huddled behind the former Williams’ E a licensed driver and was fined $125 plus WEB O H COMPUTER SERVICE • Rollins Moving & Storage, Agent, T R Eatery building. Police made contact with court costs. L D N the man and dropped him off at his house. Bruce Hawkins, Xenia, pleaded no con- United Van Lines, 1900 E. Leffel Lane, I & PRINT — • Carlos Computer Service. Call or text — On March 15, staff at Greene County test to speeding and was fined $125 plus Springfield, 325-2484 or 800-826-8094 anytime: 767-1787. Email: carlos@ Educational Service Center requested an court costs. carloscomputerservice.com NEWSPAPERS DIRECTORY officer to press charges against a student Angela Kurowski, Fairborn, was trans- in an incident involving intentional physical ferred to Xenia Municipal Court for speed- • Yellow Springs News, Since 1880, RATES contact between two students. No charges ing and a drug offense, at the defendant’s DAY CARE ;HLD$ H32 R As low as $3.98 per week were pressed at that time, however. request. 7373, www.ysnews.com Around 6:30 p.m. on March 15, police The following fines were paid through • YSCCC Preschool/After School Care, for a bold listing and were contacted regarding an unwanted the Traffic Violations Bureau:—for speed- 320 Corry St., [email protected], 767- ORTHODONTIST $2.94 per week for subject at a local residence. The person was 7236, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., M–F. ing: Barry Combs, Xenia, $125; —miscel- • James A. Tetz, D.M.D., Inc. 2100 E. High a standard throwing or kicking a basketball against laneous parking fees: $55. DENTISTRY St.. Ste. 105, Springfield; (937) 324-5700; listing www.TetzOrthodontics.com • Dr. J. Marc Holser, 1153 W. 2nd St., Xenia, 376-9464, www.jmarcholserdds.com PAINTING Rates for Mower Tune-Ups ELECTRICAL SERVICE • Tia Acheson, professional and decorative three months: painting. 937-938-0710, facebook.com/tia. & Repairs • Electric Service Company/Larry Electric, painting. 405 N. Winter St., 767-7100 • Standard listing, $38.25* (2 lines) Does your Lawn & Garden equipment need PHYSICIANS • Bold listing, $51.75* (3 lines) attention before spring? Let us help with: ENTERTAINMENT • Donald Gronbeck, M.D. Additional lines (1–2), $15 • Tune ups and small engine repairs on lawn • Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave., www.YellowSpringsPrimaryCare.com mowers, edgers, trimmers, chain saws, 767-7671, www.littleart.com 888 Dayton St., Ste. 106; (937) 767-1088 * IF PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS OF BILLING Star Pediatrics, Ltd., and more FINANCIAL SERVICES • 1659 W. Second Street, Xenia, 376-KIDS (5437) People are looking • Sharpening mower blades, hedge trimmers, • YS Federal Credit Union, 217 Xenia Nancy Hesz, M.D. for your services! Ave., 767-7377, www.yscu.org Thaddene Triplett, M.D. • Locally Owned & Operated garden tools and chain saws • Yellow Springs OB/GYN, Keith A. • We Service All Makes & Models FIREPLACES/CHIMNEY/STOVE Let them find you • Servicing all makes and models Watson, M.D., 100 Kahoe Lane, 767- • Pick up/Delivery Services Available here! Let our Factory Trained Service Technicians • Bryce Hill Inc., 2301 Sheridan Ave., 7311 Springfield, 325-0651 2483 Dayton Road get your mowing season off to a great start PLUMBING & HVAC SERVICES – call to schedule today! FLORIST Springfield, Ohio 45506 • AC Service, 116 Dayton St., 767-7406, 767-7373 check out www.acserviceyso.com [email protected] Cindy937-325-8687 Gamble-Myers • Glen Garden Gifts, 239 Xenia Ave., Your local authorized 767-1658 or 1-800-248-1658 and online at dealer for Grasshopper, PUBLIC/COMMUNITY RADIO GARDEN CENTERS www.ysnews.com/ [email protected] Spartan, Efco, Briggs & • WYSO 91.3 FM, Our community, our GamblesSalesAndService.com Stratton and Kohler. • Wickline’s Florist & Garden Center, 1625 nation, our world. Office: 937-767-6420, marketplace N. Detroit St. (U.S. 68), Xenia, 372-2461 comments: 937-769-1374; www.wyso.org PAGE 14 MARCH 22, 2018 SCHOOL • SPORTS YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

Principal takes Rec soccer kicks off YSSI Recreational Youth Soccer league leave of absence play resumes Friday and Saturday, April 6 By Yellow Springs News Staff and 7, at Morgan Fields. In the weeks lead- ing up to this time, returning players will be Last week, the Yellow Springs School contacted by their fall coaches regarding District notified parents that Tim Krier, times for first practices and games; return- principal of Yellow Springs High School/ ing players will remain on the same teams. McKinney MIddle School, would be taking Families of new players must contact the a personal leave to deal with a family matter. organizer for the appropriate age group Krier could be out of the office for an listed below and may have to wait an extra “extended period of time that could poten- week to be assigned to a team. Limited tially go until the end of the year,” according space is available on teams, and new play- to a letter emailed on March 15 to district ers will be added to teams on a first-come, parents from Superintendent Mario Basora. first-served basis. Coaches and their con- “Dr. Krier and his wife have been work- tact information are as follows: ing through a personal family issue that • Bronze Cup (grades 1–3) and Silver is demanding their full attention,” Basora Cup (grades 4 and 5) — Bob Curley, 767- wrote in the email. 7070, [email protected]. Assistant Principal Jack Hatert has been • Gold Cup (grades 6–8) — Bill Hard- named interim building principal and Mills man, 768-4140, hardmansoccer@sbcglobal. Lawn School Counselor John Gudgel will net. spend half of his day as interim assist- • Copper Cup (preschool and kindergar- ing principal at YSHS/McKinney School, ten) — Copper Cup plays “pick up” games according to Basora. on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. No teams are “This change is going to be a challenge formed, and no practices are held. for us to work through and ensure as seam- League goals are individual skill develop- less a transition as possible for students and ment, teamwork, sportsmanship, fitness families,” Basora wrote. and fun. Gold Cup games begin on April Basora and School Board President Aïda 6, with the rest on April 7. Volunteers are Merhemic declined to go into more detail needed to help coach at all levels, offici- about Krier’s leave. ate, care for fields and assist with events. “We’re dealing with it in the most For more information, visit www.facebook. thoughtful way we can,” Merhemic said. com/YellowSpringsSoccerInc. The News will provide additional infor- mation as it becomes available. N EXT Tia Acheson W EEK’S PHOTO BY ROBERT HASEK PROFESSIONAL & DECORATIVE SCHEDULE Peaceful assembly PAINTING YSHS TRACK Millls Lawn School kicked off its Peace Week Monday with an all-school assembly. The focus of the week will be positive We 28 @ Shawnee 5 p.m. change, as well as the ongoing themes of peacemaking and kindness. Concepts such as cooperation, respect, honesty and Interior • Exterior • Faux YSHS BASEBALL personal best and how to implement them will be covered on successive days throughout the week. Above, guidance counselor Cabinetry • Color Consults Sa 31 vs. Tri-Village 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. John Gudgel asked the assembled to “pledge to do something peaceful” during the week; everyone held up the peace sign in YSHS SOFTBALL resolve and sat silent for 10 seconds as they reflected on the many aspects of peace. More photos of peace week are online at www.facebook.com/tia.painting Sa 31 vs. Tri-Village 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. ysnews.com/feature-photos. 937-938-0710 Bold type indicates home game.

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