July 12, 2017 THE OAKWOOD REGISTER www.oakwoodregister.com Vol. 26, No. 27 July 12, 2017 World War II bomber with ties to Wright-Patt returns to the skies over Dayton this weekend An authentic piece of American During the war, the plane served history returns to the skies over as a test bed at Wright Field where Dayton this weekend as a World it was modified as a “Pathfinder” War II-vintage B-17 bomber barn- radar aircraft as part of a war storms its way across the Midwest. effort to perfect a technology that The B-17 Flying Fortress, nick- would allow combat crews to drop named Madras Maiden, was built their bomb loads above cloud in 1944 and flew at Wright Field cover. After the war it became as a test plane during the war. an all-weather research aircraft. The bomber, which is flown by Sold as government surplus in the non-profit Liberty Foundation, 1959, the Madras Maiden transi- will be giving rides to the public, tioned to civilian life first flying as well as ground tours of the produce between Florida and the aircraft, at Dayton International Caribbean, and later serving as a Airport this weekend. crop duster. Once again bristling The Oakwood Register joined with 50-caliber machine guns from the crew for a flight over Dayton its turrets, the plane is now paint- this week as the 73-year-old bomb- ed in the markings of the veteran er returned home. 381st Bomb Group, which flew “It’s emotional to see these old 297 combat missions over Europe planes still flying,” said director during World War II. of flight operations Scott Maher. Taxiing down the runway at “This is a chance to teach the Dayton International, it’s diffi- history of World War II and give cult not to imagine what those people some perspective of what young 19- or 20-year-old crewmen these men went through.” faced three quarters of a century Only about a dozen of the ago. And while the foundation The Madras Maiden,a B-17 sta- more than 12,700 B-17s produced plays a vital part in preserving an tioned at nearby Wright Field iconic piece of American aviation during WWII, will fly over Dayton before and during World War II this weekend. are still flying, said Maher. Nearly history, recalling the crews who 5,000 of those were lost in combat, once climbed into these cockpits ilege to fly this airplane and pay most over Europe, but the venera- is just as important to the men and tribute to those who served,” said ble bomber continued to serve for women who still fly this magnifi- co-pilot Jim Lawrence, himself a decades, later seeing combat in cent machine. veteran who flew F-8 Crusaders “It’s just an honor and a priv- Korea and Vietnam. See Bomber on page 13 u A view of downtown Dayton from one of the waist gun ports. School board approves Wright Library Foundation launches fund drive The Wright Memorial Public Memorial Public Library Those funds allowed us to support administration pay hikes Library Foundation is kick- Foundation have enabled the the Children’s Summer Reading The Oakwood Board of and E.D. Smith Elementary ing off of its 2017 Annual Fund Foundation Board to sponsor sum- Program, provide an eco-friendly Education on Monday approved Principal Lynn Cowell, and drive. Donations to the Library mer reading events, education- water fountain, update the library’s new salary schedules for a two-year contract for Dr. Foundation support the mission al programs, literacy initiatives, educational toys and early literacy eight district administrators, Kimbe Lange, director of cur- of the Wright Memorial Public authors and guest speakers, and supplies and sponsor an author including three new contracts. riculum, instruction and assess- Library by providing fun and inno- facility updates. event, just to name a few. With Board members unanimously ment for Oakwood schools, as vative programs, materials, out- “Your donations and endur- continued support we look forward approved four-year contracts well as contract amendments reach, amenities and services that ing support ensure a first-class to facilitating many more oppor- for Allyson Couch, the district’s with pay raises for Oakwood the Library could not otherwise library in the heart of Oakwood. tunities for the Library to enrich director of educational services, See Hikes on page 11 u provide the community. We wish to thank those who con- the community,” said Foundation Donations to the Wright tributed so generously in 2016. See Drive on page 11 u The BIG BUYOUT JULY 13, 14 & 15 ONLY! Turn Your Valuables Into a Windfall. Experts are flying in to buy your unwanted jewelry and collectibles! Jewelry, Watches, Gemstones, Diamonds, Silver Flatware and More. Schedule Your Personalized Appointment Today! Troy 937.552.9696 Centerville 937.434.0003 | shopedc.com 2 THE OAKWOOD REGISTER July 12, 2017 City crews repairing timber wall at Shops of Oakwood City of Oakwood maintenance There will be brief periods when personnel are starting work to parking is restricted in the shop- rehab the timber wall in the Far ping district while the wall is Hills Avenue Business District. being painted. Crews will begin The project includes replacing work at the southeast corner of rotted or warped wood, sanding the district and proceed north the wall as necessary, and apply- before crossing over to the west ing a fresh coat of paint. Crews side of Far Hills and working will be working on one block at south. The project is expected a time and traffic on the adjacent to be completed by late August traffic lane will be maintained. or early September. Adult Legos at Wright Library Are you a Lego lover? Or just Winners will receive 3-D print- looking for a fun night out? Then ed trophies from Proto Build Bar register for Wright Memorial and other Lego accessories. Scouts from Troop 101 at St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakwood Public Library’s Adult Lego recently traveled to summer camp. Pictured above are Greg Tom Mitchell from Proto Toussaint, Logan Connally, Jose Gudino, Sam Casebere, Andrew Competition to put your skills to BuildBar will be the Celebrity Toussaint, Will Arzola, Ben Schoen, Ben Williams, Markus Hoffman, the test. Guest Judge. and Troop 101 Scoutmaster Alex Hoffman. The event will include both For registration information individual and team competitions visit the website www.wrightli- from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 21, brary.org/AdultLego or by call the OJHS orientation on Aug. 11, Open House Aug. 21 at Wright Library in Oakwood. library at 294-7171. Oakwood Junior High School be mailed during the second week registration packet on the website will begin classes on Tuesday, Aug. of August. at ojh.oakwoodschools.org or at the 15. Seventh grade orientation is The Oakwood Junior High Office School Board office, 20 Rubicon scheduled at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, will be open for new student reg- Road. Complete the registration Keep Your Car PATTERSON 2017 in the East Gym and will last istration from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 forms and provide documents list- Looking Like New until 12 noon. There is an orientation p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. begin- ed above to the Oakwood Junior Hand dried with for eighth graders new to Oakwood ning August 3. New residents should High Office at 1200 Far Hills Ave. soft, clean towels LITTELL SHROYER at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, in Room bring your child’s original birth cer- Email Dawne Roeckner at roeckner. 114. tificate, immunization record, custo- [email protected] for 444 Patterson Rd. • 299-9151 Oakwood Junior High schedules, dy papers (if applicable), and a copy additional information. with classes only, were mailed to of your deed or purchase contract (to The Oakwood Junior High students on July 6. The final sched- be followed up with a copy of the Open House will be held at 7 p.m. $ 00 ules with locker assignments, along deed within 90 days) or lease/rental Monday, Aug. 21; details will be with beginning of the school year agreement along with the completed mailed during the second week of 10%Any Full OFFService Complete10 InteriorOFF & Exterior and open house information, will registration forms. You can find the August. Car Wash Professional Detailing Local students earn degrees, dean’s list honors at university NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS A number of area students recent- dents must maintain a grade point eligible, Aguiar, who is majoring OR DISCOUNTS. EXPIRES 7-26-17 OR DISCOUNTS. EXPIRES 7-26-17 ly completed degree requirements or average of 3.7 or better out of 4.0 for in respiratory therapy, maintained a rated dean’s list and president’s list the semester. Ireland is a member of semester grade point average above academic honors at university. the Denison class of 2017. Ireland, of 3.5, and was enrolled in 12 or Rachel Riley of Oakwood earned who runs track for Denison, is the more credit hours. a master of public health degree daughter of Ellen and Jeff Ireland. A number of local students were from Tulane University’s School of Oakwood resident Nicholas named to both the president’s and Public Health and Tropical Medicine Kokoropoulos was named to dean’s lists for the spring semester during graduation ceremonies the dean’s list at Rhodes College in at the University of Alabama in May 20 at the Superdome in New Memphis, Tenn., for the 2017 spring Tuscaloose, Ala.