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May 8, 2019 THE OAKWOOD REGISTER

www.oakwoodregister.com May 8, 2019

Vol. 28, No. 18

City Council considers raising vehicle registration fee in city; OCC to modify electronic sign

City Council on Monday presented a proposal to increase the annual permissive tax that automobile owners in Oakwood pay when they renew their vehicle registration with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The proposed levy, authorized under the 2019 Ohio Transportation Budget Bill, would increase vehicle registration fees by $5 annually. The same Transportation Budget Bill approved by state lawmakers also increased the state fuel tax motorists pay at the pump. There are an estimated 9,000 vehicles registered to addresses in Oakwood, according to the Ohio BMV, meaning the proposed fee increase would generate approximately $45,000 annually in additional revenue for the city. That money would be earmarked for roadway repair and maintenance, according to Oakwood City Manager Norb Klopsch. “The amount of money pro-

vided through the permissive tax (vehicle registration fee) was last increased in 2006,” Klopsch said. “Over the past 13 years, this revenue source has not changed, other than modest variations resulting from minor changes in the number of motor vehicles licensed in Oakwood. Roadway maintenance costs typically increase every year. This additional money will help us to continue maintaining our public roadways in a first-class manner.” The $5 fee would be collected as part of the annual licensing fees paid each time a motor vehicle is registered to an Oakwood address through the Ohio BMV. Currently motorists pay a $20 permissive tax for vehicles registered in Oakwood, with $12.50 of that going to Montgomery County and $7.50 to Oakwood. If the $5 increase is approved by Council, Oakwood will receive $12.50 per year per vehicle registration. The

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proposal will be voted on at the next City Council meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, at the Municipal Building. Also on Monday, Oakwood

City Council held a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the city’s zoning code regulating signage. An updated sign code was approved, but without the

Electronic Changeable Copy section of the proposed zoning changes. Council took the position that the use of ECC signs in Oakwood See City on page 4 u

Voters approve new 4.99-mill school levy, 2.71-mill bond issue for Oakwood Schools

Election Day 2019 brought Oakwood Schools one step closer to completing the district’s multiyear Master Facilities Plan for revamping the city’s aging classrooms. Oakwood voters turned out Tuesday to support the district’s combined 4.99-mill continuing current operating levy and 2.71mill levy to fund an $18 million, 37-year bond issue to cover the first of four planned phases of school building infrastructure upgrades and improvements. Voters gave the nod to the two

tax increases, which appeared as a single ballot issue on the May 7 poll, by a margin of 54.87 to 45.13 percent, with some 2,489 residents casting votes. County election officials reported 1,364 votes in favor of the combined levy, with 1,122 votes against the new tax levies. “The results of this levy will strengthen our efforts to carry out our mission and commitment to our students, parents and community,” Oakwood Schools Superintendent Dr. Kyle Ramey said.

“During the past several years, we have asked difficult and sometimes unpopular questions in an effort to discover what the community wants in its schools. Throughout this process, we have listened carefully to all voices to understand how and where we can find common ground. Following last night’s vote, we will continue this dialogue so we can continue to be a truly exceptional school district community,” Oakwood Schools Board of Education President Todd Duwel said. “Our community members came togeth-

er to voice their love and support of our schools. We know they value our iconic buildings but recognize the critical needs in our facilities. We acknowledge some residents questioned this effort, not because they love our schools or community any less, but because they see an opportunity for improvement and efficiency, and we agree. We must constantly strive to improve every aspect of our district.” School officials said the 4.99mil continuing operating levy was the district’s lowest request to the community for operating

dollars in more than 30 years. Oakwood School officials said the 4.99-mill levy will cost homeowners $174.65 for each $100,000 in appraised property value, while the 2.7-mill bond issue will cost an additional $95 annually on each $100,000 of appraised value. The bond issue will fund infrastructure projects at Oakwood High School, Junior High and Smith and Harman schools through 2023. District plan calls for an additional $25 million in expenditures to be made at the four schools in 2025-28 under

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Thoughts on the school district’s ‘urgent’ levy A few thoughts on the “urgent” school levy that will presumably pass prior to this letter being published, especially since it’s bundled with the renewal levy: We have lived in Oakwood since 1996 and have raised four children here. There was also an “urgent” levy voted on in the spring of 2000 (give or take a year) related to the increasing number of students per class year (classes of 2007 and 2009, we had a daughter in each), a trend known about for years and already reversing at the time of that levy vote. At the time, the renewal levy had recently been passed with no mention of this urgent need. The “improvements” led to the de-beautification of Harman school and some pretty, though entirely unnecessary, facade work to the entrance of the junior high. By the time our sons were at Harman, there were empty classrooms due to the decreasing number of students. From the late 90s on, there were perpetual questions and arguments about math instruction, with multiple stories of graduates struggling with college math courses. Kumon was a name we heard quite frequently when talking with parents at various gatherings. Math was still a work-in-progress when our sons were in grade school. We chose homeschooling and then private

schools from 2009 on. Perhaps math achievement has been improved since then. None of the current Board members were serving during those earlier times. The current Board, however, has demonstrated difficulty in managing budgets, as elucidated recently in this paper. As another letter writer commented, spending plans for this new levy have not been clearly spelled out. There are already plans for further levies to come. As for cost-effective schooling, a recent flyer mailed out by supporters of the levy demonstrated that Oakwood spends thousands of dollars more per student than other districts with similar (or better) achievement results. I wasn’t sure why they felt this was helpful information. Many letters were written to the editor about the need to keep Oakwood schools strong for generations to come and that the best way to do this was to give the school board tens of millions of dollars to spend at their discretion. Virtually every letter, for or against, spoke about what a great community Oakwood is. That really isn’t a surprise. Oakwood is a great community. It wasn’t really a question. Multiple studies have shown that being raised in an affluent, caring community is one of the two biggest predictors of economic

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success as an adult. Mr. Hallinan alluded to this in his letter. The best safeguard for ensuring the success of future generations is not the school system. It’s the community. When property taxes (and income taxes) continue to be raised for ill-defined purposes, it can spur families to leave the community. Oakwood will stop being Oakwood if enough people decide the cost is too high and choose to leave, not because its schools aren’t the most up-to-date. As Ms. Lohmeyer mentioned in her letter, a classroom can be anywhere. The administrators and teachers at Oakwood High School were very helpful and accommodating during a brief, transitional period for us a few years ago. It was a blessing knowing we had this school system available. I know the superintendent and he is a very decent person. This is strictly a disagreement about policy choices. A tip of the hat to the optimism expressed by the writer who claimed my home value might triple. I’m excited by that prospect. To all who voted yes, don’t be surprised in five to 10 years when you are asked to approve a further increase, way ahead of schedule, because costs have been higher than expected.

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Kudos for Oakwood’s good news After an extraordinarily sucky news week, two pieces in The Oakwood Register have actually brightened my day. Thank you! The first was the headline about the Oakwood eighth grader who played in Carnegie Hall recently. Wow! That is really wonderful! Keep in mind that an eighth grader playing the piano is not meaningfully contributing to the economy of the country or “making the country great” as the profoundly meaningless saying goes. A letter writer deeper into the paper writing to Oakwood voters on the upcoming school levy writes “There is no explanation of whether existing funds [to repair school buildings and for an additional Oakwood school levy] were spent wisely.” Which begs the question in my mind, what is a wise way

for anyone to spend money? Also, is playing the piano, music, arts or sports education for that matter, really a wise thing to do? What is the point of it all? Self discipline? Manual dexterity? Can we afford it? I also enjoyed all the letters in the paper this week, but one was particularly uplifting: “I am an eight year old girl” the writer begins “and my sister and I run a group called the Plastic Extinction Crew.” Contrast this with a U.S senator on TV telling us that what we really need to do as a nation is to look into Hillary Clinton’s emails. “Every time you eat seafood” writing wisdom from the mouth of babes (Psalm 8), “you eat plastic too.” How encouraging is it that an eight-year-old is not only paying attention but doing something about it! Bill Campbell

OHS Academic Decathlon team thanks community for support

As you saw in The Oakwood Register, the Oakwood High School Academic Decathlon team recently earned the Division III National Championship, our 8th consecutive National Championship, and placed second overall out of 73 teams, beating teams from across the U.S., the U.K. and China. In addition, the

nine-member Oakwood team swept the first, second, and third place awards in each GPA category in Division III. We are very aware that our success at the regional, state and national competitions would not be possible without the very generous See Team on page 18 u

Auditore commits to Washington University

May 8, 2019 THE OAKWOOD REGISTER

Effortless Living

THE HOMESTEAD Oakwood High School senior Sammi Auditore has committed to Washington University. Auditore will continue her education at the private university in St. Louis next year while swimming for the Battling Bears.

Randall wins Cincy marathon for second time

Oakwood High School alum Jack Randall, 24, claimed his second victory in three years when he crossed the finish line at the Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday in Cincinnati, winning the event with a time of 2:28:58 in the men’s division. Randall, 24, first won the marathon in 2017. In the 2019 race he bested his winning time from two years ago by almost five minutes. Randall was joined on the podi-

um by two-time women’s division winner 29-year-old Anne Flower, of Lexington, Ky., who posted a

gold-medal time of 2:49:17, over six minutes faster than her winning performance in 2016. Now a resident of Cincinnati, Randall attended the University of Cincinnati after graduating from OHS. More than 43,600 people from all 50 states and 29 countries registered for various races over the course of the three-day Flying Pig Marathon events.

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Learn how to make microgreen gardens at Wright Library Microgreens are delicious, nutritious and easy to grow at home year round. Microgreens are the shoots of salad vegetables such as arugula, Swiss chard, mustard, or beetroot, picked just after the first leaves have developed. Learn how to create your own do-it-yourself microgreen garden at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at

Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood. Students from Hillel Academy Jewish day school in Oakwood will share how they have grown indoor microgreen gardens at their school. The students will also bring microgreens for tasting. Wright Library’s Jacqui Taylor will lead a question and answer session.

Mensa admissions IQ test May 25

Dayton Area Mensa, the local chapter of the international high IQ society, will hold an admission test from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, May 25, at the KetteringMoraine Branch Library at 3496 Far Hills Ave. in Kettering. Test takers should arrive about 15-20 minutes prior to testing to complete registration. Each test taker must have a photo identification and a $60 test fee. Those who score in the top 2 percent of the general population on either of two tests of logic

and deductive reasoning are eligible for Mensa membership. The test is open to anyone age 14 and older, but parental permission is required for those ages 14-17. For information or to register for the test, contact testing@dayton. us.mensa.org or call (937) 546-7885. Walk-ins will be accepted until testing supplies run out. To learn more, visit the Dayton Area Mensa website at www.dayton.us.mensa.org or the organization’s national website at www.us.mensa.org.

u City from page 1 requires additional study. The vote means ECC signs are currently not permitted in Oakwood, and Klopsch indicated the city will be “modifying” the electronic sign that was recently installed at the

Oakwood Community Center to bring it in line with existing regulations. “This will include removing the digital board, and reducing the height of the existing monument sign to match the height of the previous sign,” the city manager said.

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May 8, 2019 THE OAKWOOD REGISTER

’Round Town Celebrating

By Gary Mitchner This week was especially celebratory. After the usual poems, the board meetings, and the final Salome viewing, the main events began. I began with Shakespearean sonnets and John Donne metaphysical poems for the Goodwill/ Easter Seals Reading Radio. Then Julie Vann convened her last meeting as president of the Friendship Force board. “The Loving Spouse” attended training to work at the polls (I hope that you voted yesterday). Teresa Stratas sang a fabulous Salome in our last UDOLLI class. I yelled “Brava!” Then the traditional Cherry Pie Concert took place at the high school. Jordan Millard conducted and all the orchestrated played, especially Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” when all the students played together and the auditorium rang out. Rosie and Mike from Central Perc served, and the parents provided all the pies.

Dr. Ramey and so many others were there. Since the UDOLLI classes had ended, it was back to Miami Valley Hospital to volunteer in the CATH lab with Paula and Don. That evening we attended the Salar Soiree Preview, Reception, and Tour of the 40th Anniversary of the Designers’ Show House and Gardens at the Leland House off of Siebenthaler. We talked with Nancy Campbell, Winnie Clevenger, Georgie Woessner, Sharon Bledsoe, J. Stuart Parker, Annette Cargill, Barb Blauman, and Brigid Ashworth. On Friday the nurses (especially Connie and Penny) and staff of the CATH lab provided a carry-in lunch for the volunteers. But the most important celebration was the 40th Anniversary of the Friendship Force of Dayton that was founded by Jeanne Comer in 1979. Jeremy Snook, CEO of Friendship Force International, came from Florida,

OAKWOOD and all the Midwest Region’s club presidents attended. Over 100 people helped us celebrate with proclamations from the politicians, toasts to the past, present and future (given eloquently by Oakwood’s own Madeline Iseli), and I read an acrostic hommage to our founder who died in 2012. Bambi Saxe, our new president, and Vicki Thompson, one of our past presidents, organized the affair at the Hilton Garden Inn. Brigadier General David Herrelko, U.S. Air Force retired, was the speaker. The next morning we had a Cinco de Mayo brunch for all the regional presidents, members from Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, and Michigan attended. Sunday found us in Miamisburg picking up our new family member, a Havanese/ Pomeranian whose name began as Froggy, then Franny, then Puck, Benni, and Milton - not sure what name on which to settle. Down, Fido, down!

Thursday May 9 th, Friday May 10th, Saturday May 11th To get your sale on the list, drop your registration into the Treasure Chest at Stephens Insurance , 31 Park Ave. Just put your fee (suggested $10 to help with advertising) into a sealed envelope on which you’ve written: sale address, dates and times you’ll be open, general category of items (i.e. antiques, baby things) if desired and a contact name and email (won’t be on list). The completed list will be available May 9th at Stephens and online at www.OnlyinOakwood.com This year we’re inviting sellers to support the May 11th Carewalk (donate portion of sale? distribute flyers? Walk n Shop!) Email: [email protected]

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Jill on Money

Time for the ABCs of financial literacy

I am using the occasion of Financial Literacy Month to define the financial words or terms that I most often find myself defining for investors. Asset allocation: The process of dividing an investment portfolio among different categories, such as stocks, bonds, commodities and cash. The mix depends on a variety of factors, such as your time horizon and risk tolerance. Basis point: This measure is often used in the describing price movements in the bond market. One basis point is equal to one one-hundredth of a percentage point, so 1 percent equals 100 basis points. The abbreviation for the plural is “bips.” Compound interest: The application of interest to both principal (for either a deposit or a loan) and to the accumulated interest that adds up over the term. The magic of compound interest helps many reach their goals more quickly. That’s why if you are 25 and save $500/month at a 6 percent rate, you can accumulate over $1 million. Dollar cost averaging: The

process of putting a certain percentage (or fixed dollar amount) of money to work at regular intervals. You are dollar cost averaging when you contribute a certain percentage from your paycheck into an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Exchange traded fund: A pooled investment, similar to an open-end mutual fund, but one that trades more like a stock, because you can sell it at any point during the trading day. The first ETF in the United States was launched in 1993. Fiduciary standard: A standard of care that requires professionals to put a client’s best interests first. Financial pros with designations like CFP, CFA, CPAPFS or CPA operate under the fiduciary responsibility. However, many others are able to sell products that are merely “suitable” for their clients, but that might not be in the client’s best interests. Growth mutual fund: Managers of growth funds attempt to invest in companies that are expected to grow faster than other companies in their sectors or industries. Growth funds are often compared with value funds, whose managers scour the universe for companies whose stock prices may not reflect the “true value,” or at least what the manager believes is true value of the

company. Health Savings Account: Accounts that are paired with high-deductible health insurance plans, which offer lower premiums. HSAs allow you to set aside pre-tax money to pay for unreimbursed medical and health care costs. For 2019, you can contribute $3,500 for an individual and $7,000 for a family, with a catch up contribution of $1,000 for adults who are over 55. Inflation: When the prices of goods and services rise and as a result, every dollar you spend in the economy purchases less. Inflation over the past thirty years has been relatively low, but it still adds up: today you need $2,078.75 in cash to buy what $1,000 could buy 20 years ago. Junk bond: A fixed income asset that carries a low credit rating and therefore has a higher risk of default. Also called “high yield” or “non-investment-grade” bond. K-1: Not a lot of K words in the financial world, but this one refers to a tax document that reports partnership information to the IRS. Liquidity: The ability to convert an asset to cash quickly, without having a significant impact on price. Here is the M-Z list. Market Timing: The (misguided) strategy that an investor can

find the precise moment when an individual security or market will rise or fall. It requires not just one perfect decision, but also two: when to get out and then, when to get back in. Net Worth: The value of everything you own (assets), minus the total of everything you owe (liabilities). Options (aka derivatives): Financial contracts that derive their value from another instrument. Option buyers have the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell the underlying security, at a fixed price within a specific period of time. Permanent Life Insurance: Insurance coverage that includes a way to accumulate money over time on a tax-deferred basis. Permanent coverage has different types, including: whole, universal and variable universal or adjustable life. Qualified Charitable Distribution: An IRS rule that allows you to direct some or all of your Required Minimum Distribution (see below) to the charity of your choice. You don’t get to count a QCD towards your charitable deduction, but you avoid being taxed on the money. Required Minimum Distributions: The amount of money that Uncle Sam requires that you withdraw from retirement accounts after you turn 70 1/2, unless you are still working. Withdrawals must occur by Dec. 31 and failure to do so, results in a whopping 50 percent penalty on the amount you should have taken. Sales Charge (Load): The cost that some mutual fund companies charge to purchase shares from financial salesperson. These charges are calculated as a percentage of the amount you invest and vary among companies. Term Life Insurance: Insurance coverage for a spe-

cific term of time. On the death of the insured, it pays the face amount of the policy to the named beneficiary. Premiums for term insurance are affordable for people in good health up to about age 50. After that age, premiums start to get progressively more expensive. Unit Investment Trust: This type of investment company is similar to a mutual fund, with some notable differences. A UIT usually makes only a fixed number of shares available through a one-time public offering and its securities are generally fixed. Volatility/VIX: The statistical measure price fluctuation within a period of time. The VIX is the most widely used snapshot of stock market volatility. VIX values below 20 generally correspond to low volatility, values greater than 30 are associated with elevated volatility. The VIX’s all-time high was 89.53 on Oct. 24, 2008 - the height of the financial crisis. Whole life insurance: A type of permanent insurance, which remains in force for your whole life, as long as you pay the premiums. In addition to the death benefit, there is an investment component, which is known as the policy’s cash value. Yield to Maturity: The yield of a bond is usually expressed as an annual percentage rate, but that’s just part of the story. The yield to maturity is the overall interest rate earned by an investor, who holds the bond until it matures. Zero-Coupon Bond: A type of bond that does not pay interest while you own it. You buy a “zero” at a discount to its face value (less than the amount stated on the bond), and when the bond matures, you redeem it for the stated amount. Jill Schlesinger is a Certified Financial Planner, author and CBS News Business analyst.

Four financial, money matters on which couples should agree Spouses often harbor different opinions on a variety of subjects. From the style of clothes and haircuts they like on each other to the TV shows they watch every evening, marriage requires plenty of compromise. While frivolous things such as choosing between Monday Night Football and Dancing with the Stars might conjure up a minor squabble, when it comes to arguments over money, respective differences can lead to more than just mild disagreements. “Income and spending are at the heart of any partnership – family as well as business,” says Al Jacobs, author of the book

Roadway to Prosperity. “Just as business partners need to be on the same page when it comes to spending company money, spouses need to come together to avoid creating a crisis situation that could ruin a marriage.” Jacobs says there are four basic issues that would put families in better financial shape if both spouses could be in accord on them: • Life insurance. Every family provider should arrange financially for his or her survivors in the event of an untimely death. A common way to accomplish this is with life insurance. This is where See Couples on page 7u

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Decoding college financial award letters

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency In a recent article, I wondered whether college is worth it (answer: yes). Now with acceptances out, a new question has emerged: Why are college financial award letters so inscrutable? These letters are not only confusing, but also misleading. For answers, I turned to Kelly Peeler, the founder and CEO of Money-Mentor.com, formerly NextGenVest and now a division of education lender, Commonbond. Peeler created a service that provides high school and college students with the help they need to navigate the financial aid, scholarship, and student loan process by connecting them with Money Mentors over text message. After reviewing one student’s recent “reward packages” from three universities, it is clear that we may need more than mentors to understand what is going on. The first problem, according to Peeler: “There is no standard form that colleges and universities use to present financial information to students and their families.” For example, one school listed the following under the broad category called “Award” for the first two semesters: • Scholarship: $22,000 • Grant: $1500 • Federal Direct Loan Subsidized: $3500 • Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized: $2,000 “Your remaining direct cost is $13,376,” which along with the money outlined above it, means that the estimated direct costs for this student for one year of college total $40,480 for tuition and $1,896 for fees. In paragraph form, the school

adds this: “Your personal indirect (emphasis mine) costs include room of $4,470, board of $3,152, books and supplies of $1,230, transportation of $2,860, and miscellaneous expenses of $2,856.” There is no total for these costs, but they tack on another $14,388 for the first year, which in addition to the direct costs, mean that year one at this school will cost the family $56,764, but that number is nowhere to be found on the letter itself. Here are some more critical pieces of information missing from the letter: Nowhere is there a warning that the numbers being tossed around are for the first year only. Sure, there is a breakdown by each semester, but many families erroneously believe that these dollars will flow not just for freshman year, but also for the following three years that it will take to complete a degree. Each year of college requires another round of financial aid applications, which could mean less money available for the student via grants and scholarships, versus loans. Did you notice anything funny about those loan amounts? How about the fact that they don’t mention any specific (or even vague) terms - no interest rates, no length of time the loan will be in place and not even a whiff of a projected future payment amount upon graduation. We are talking about tens of thousands of dollars in student loans (and potentially parent loans too) and there are no details about any of it. In other areas of financial services, we demand specificity, but not when it comes to the millions of students who attend college. Securities, banking and insurance regulators require institutions to

u Couples from page 6 controversy arises. You want an inexpensive and unadorned 20- or 30-year level benefit term policy, of sufficient face value (normally no less than 10 times the insured’s annual income). Spouses must agree on a policy and not waiver once it is purchased. • Credit cards. No single implement has led to greater misery for more families than the credit card, Jacobs says. These should be used as merely a convenience when cash is not available, and account balances should be paid in full each month before any interest is charged. Both spouses must conduct their lives by this rule. If either cannot do so, Jacobs recommends destroying the credit cards. • Transportation. The car constitutes the typical American’s single most important fixation. No other product is more forcefully marketed, and far too many people succumb to its allure, Jacobs says, forfeiting a substantial portion of disposable

income. He says no one should drive a leased or financed vehicle. Instead, Jacobs recommends paying cash, even if that means you drive a 1984 Toyota Corolla. • Education. The educational establishment has convinced the nation that a university must appear prestigious and be costly for it to be worthwhile, Jacobs says. The result: Untold numbers of college graduates and their parents are in hock big time, some never to emerge from debt. Jacobs suggests that unless a student is able to earn a scholarship, freshman and sophomore years should be spent at a community college, commuting from home, and the junior and senior years at a reasonably priced local state university. “The social and psychological pressures brought to bear on customers are more than many people can resist,” says Jacobs. “But if two people hope to prosper together, both spouses must avoid the impulse to make purchases unwisely.”

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Match to Win a pair of tickets to Fleurs de Fete on May 19 Fleurs de Fete is Carillon Historical Park’s “original party in the park.” Heidelberg Distributing Co. and numerous other wineries bring over 400 selections of wines to sample. Delicious dishes from local restaurants are also available to sample. This event also features live music and a silent auction. Sponsored by Arrow Wine, it is truly a celebration of wine and food. How well do you know your pairings? Match the food to the wine to enter. Submit your entries by Monday, May 13, for a chance to win a pair of tickets. Winners will be announced in the May 15 issue of The Oakwood Register! Dijon Pork Cutlets Chocolate Mousse Salmon and Vegetable en Papillote Caviar Blue Cheese and Pear Bruschetta Chicken Mushroom Risotto Beef Jerky Berry-baked Brie on Crostini Filet Mignon Asian Chili Garlic Prawns Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta

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Smith, Harman students fight it out gameshow style in Battle of the Books competition

The first ever joint Harman and Smith Lumberjack Reading List Battle of the Books took place on Thursday, May 2, in the Harman auditorium. In all, 51 students answered jeopardy style questions about the Lumberjack Reading List books. To be eligible to participate,

students had to read all 12 of the nominated books on this year’s list. Wright Memorial Library Youth Services Coordinator Jacqui Taylor served as moderator for the event. It took 57 questions, two bonus questions and two tiebreakers to declare a winner. The winning team was from

Harman and consisted of Kait Patterson, Maddie Mae Darr, Smith Finlayson, Evvie Thompson and Nate Ferra. Students on the second place team from Smith were Ella Wright, Berkley Parker Keira Handler, Bella Martinez, Abbie Saxen and Emma Barrentine.

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Mother’s Day spending continues to climb, projected to hit $25 billion nationwide this year

Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $25 billion this year, up from $23.1 billion in 2018, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation. A total of 84 percent of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate in honor of their mothers and other women in their lives. “Mother’s Day spending has been growing consistently over the past several years, and this year’s spending is expected to be the highest in the 16-year history of our survey,” National Retail Federation president and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Consumers are excited to celebrate all the moms in their lives, and retailers are ready to inspire consumers with unique gift options.” While the number of people celebrating Mother’s Day is still in line with last year’s 86 percent, those celebrating are expected to spend more, at an average $196 compared with $180 in 2018. Consumers ages 35-44 are likely to spend the most at an average $248, up from $224, and men are likely to spend more than

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Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $25 billion this year, up from $23.1 billion in 2018, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation. A total of 84 percent of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate in honor of their mothers and other women in their lives. “Mother’s Day spending has been growing consistently over the past several years, and this year’s spending is expected to be the highest in the 16-year history of our survey,” National Retail Federation president and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Consumers are excited to celebrate all the moms in their lives, and retailers are ready to inspire consumers with unique gift options.” While the number of people celebrating Mother’s Day is still in line with last year’s 86 percent, those celebrating are expected to spend more, at an average $196 compared with $180 in 2018. Consumers ages 35-44 are likely to spend the most at an average $248, up from $224, and men are likely to spend more than

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In U.K., the traditional ‘home’ of cricket celebrates Mother’s Day in Britannic style

These days Mother’s Day is an international affair, celebrated in lavish style at the “home” of one of England’s most honored traditions - cricket. Known colloquially as Lord’s, the Marylebone Cricket Club bills itself as the world’s most active cricket club – a distinct claim in a sport that has spread across the commonwealth for centuries – and owner of Lord’s Ground and the “guardian” of the “Laws and Spirit” of the game. Founded in 1787, it issued the first code of Laws in 1788 and moved to its current home in 1814. Today the club has 18,000 full and 5,000 associate members. The current Lord’s Cricket Ground is its third incarnation. The first ever match played at the grounds came in 1787 when businessman Thomas Lord staged a game between Middlesex and Essex at a newly built ground in what was then known as Dorset Fields. By 1811, Marylebone Cricket Club had moved to a new Ground in the Eyre Estate of St. John’s Wood. This ground proved unpopular and when plans emerged for the Regent’s Canal to be built straight through the property, Thomas Lord gladly moved

the Ground to its current location in 1814. The club also owns the most comprehensive collection of cricket artifacts and books in the world, housed in its museum and library at Lord’s, which is visited by tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world each year. But for Mother’s Day the cricket bats and heritage take second seat to the club’s sophisticated celebration of Mum. For the cricket-loving mother, Lord’s recommends a traditional “county match day hospitality package,” starting at £150 (about $196) per person for a luxury package. Perfect for a cricket-loving family or group of friends who enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional county match, the packages include a tour of Lord’s, tea and coffee on arrival, a scorecard and a three-course lunch. For those looking to splash out, a glass of Champagne, delicious afternoon tea and souvenir gift can be added to the package. For the foodie mothers that love sophistication and delectable treats, a traditional afternoon tea package from Lord’s is the perfect gift. Afternoon tea is priced at £48, or just over $60 dollars, giving guests an opportunity to enjoy a traditional cream tea with

all the trimmings, including freshly baked scones with homemade jam and Cornish clotted cream, and a selection of finger sandwiches and dainties from the Lord’s

resident Pâtissier. For an extra essence of celebration, packages can be upgraded to Champagne afternoon tea which includes a glass of fine

Champagne for £59. This can all be enjoyed while seated in the iconic Long Room at Lord’s where guests can take in the commanding views of the Ground’s outfield.

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DCDC celebrates Golden Gala; Dayton Dance Initiative preview; Human Race’s Sylvia

A superlative weekend. That is how Dayton showed its finest to greet May’s promise of spring. I am a proud advocate of our rich arts scene. With many opportunities to compare, I feel that Dayton holds its own and occasionally surpasses famous larger venues. Our symphony is superb. The Schuster Center provides a magnificent home and the Performing Arts Alliance makes opera and ballet an integral part of our arts’ life. In dance, DCDC, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, is our outstanding ambassador. They have danced all over the world and use Dayton as a miniworld by performing in so many local venues. When they dance, they redefine “message.” The titles of their works, the sets and costumes are interesting, but their story is always pure dance. The message is the movement. For their Golden Anniversary Concert at the Schuster, three works were featured. Great choreography became the metiere of DCDC from its earliest days. Founder Jeraldyne Blunden found ways to supply her dancers with the finest canvas on which to paint their masterpieces. For the anniversary concert, Crystal Michelle, former dancer and Associate Artistic Director of DCDC, reprised her “American Mo’” to the music of Duke Ellington. It is an amazing homage to the emergence of civil rights from centuries of darkness. Magnificent projections of crowds following Martin Luther King, in those incredible years of his ministry, filled the stage. First the dancers presented a phalanx facing the audience backed by the iconic photos. Simple repetitive arm movements were replaced by legs and then entire bodies. Again, their message was clear – triumph over adversity. Next, an unusual scene. The danc-

ers began to remove their street clothes and replace them with evening dress. The ladies in magnificent purple gowns and the men in tuxedo vests changed the mood. Debbie Blunden-Diggs invited Kevin Ward, former DCDC Artistic Director, to return and set a world premiere work. Kevin, the soul of gracious gentility and brimming with talent, created “And Each Day You Mean One More.” Set to new music by composer Derrick Spiva, a composer discovered by Maestro Neal, it was a melodic continuum of wonderful sounds. The dancers began by tumbling, rolling, across the stage. Forth and back, the stage was alive with movement. Sudden leaps or “startles,” were like punctuation marks on a page. Pairs would lift a partner only to find himself lifted, in return. The dancers, in pairs or ensembles, would confront each other in complete communication. Spirit ruled, spirit exalted. Kevin’s introduction spoke of dedication to famous dancer friends. It was the spirit that was the meaning. Ropes dropped from above. As the ballet leaped toward the finale, two dancers grasped a suspended rope and began to climb. The audience was visibly preparing for a resounding standing ovation that shook the auditorium. The concert closed with another iteration of Donald McKayle and Ronald Brown’s “Children of the Passage.” Since its 1999 premier, we have had opportunities to be moved, almost to tears of joy by this paean of finding spirit and guidance, after being lost. It never fails to be gripping as expressed by irrepressible dance. In addition to the Philharmonic players in the pit, on-stage music was added by the Dirty Dozen Band. Maestro Neal managed to conduct both groups. Filled with joy and purpose, the five movements conjured up costume changes seamlessly. When the entire ensemble was in white, we knew that ,”Shout,” the finale, was at hand. So did the audience, as they were shouting with enthusiasm that matched the dancing. The entire company are soloists,

great artists. Each had special parts and deserve bravos. I could not name the individual dancers in the energetic frenzy of the three ballets. I will name them here. They were led by the timeless star, Sheri ”Sparkle” Williams. Her 45 year tenure is 90% of the life of the company! The artists are: Devin Baker, Qarriane Blayr, Trezon Carnell Dancy, Alexandria Flewellen, Michael Green, Stevie Lamblin, Robert Pulido, Elizabeth Ramsey, Nile Alicia Ruff, Quentin Apollovaughn Sledge, Matthew J. Talley and Countess Winfrey. Repeat my bravo, brava, bravi 100 times. They deserve it. Immediately following the concert was a grand gala at the Kettering Tower. Here, the energy changed dramatically. Instead of great dance there was great celebrating. An outstanding variety of foods pleased the celebrants. I can’t dance with the artistry of the company but we can, and did, eat with the same enthusiasm. Debbie Blunden-Diggs and Ro Nita Hawes Saunders really know how to throw a party. Joy, and pride in our company and city abounded. Now, the next 50 years. I’ll be there, will you? hhh Pride continues with the next announcement. Led by our artists, a new initiative has been founded joining the best dancers of the Dayton Ballet and DCDC. Founder and

leader is Jocelyn “Josie” Green. A leading prima ballerina of Dayton Ballet for five seasons, Josie is an inspiring dancer. She loves her art and, as a visionary, she sees an opportunity to combine the different forces of the two great companies. Josie, with the enthusiastic assistance of such stars as Nathaly Prieto, Elizabeth Ramsey, Claire Bergman, Robert Pulido, Katy Bowlby and Quentin Apollovaughn Sledge have created a program of nine works, all choreographed by dancers of both companies. There is also a guest appearance by the Arthur Murray Studio. This I have to see! The initial concerts will be two performances on Saturday, May 18, at the PNC Arts Annex. Performance times are 2:00 and & 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and are available through Ticket Center Stage and at the door. There is much more to be learned about this great idea in action. The dancers have already given Master Classes and “Pop-up” performances at such venues as Mudlick Tavern. All have been received enthusiastically and they predict sold-out houses for the May 18th concerts, Think about this! Here, artists in love with their art are creating new ways to express themselves and make these expressions available to the public. This is dedication, enthusiasm and devotion as it should be in this best of all possible worlds.

You can understand my own pride in Dayton. This is such a gift to the city, a gift wrapped by the incredible artists of Dayton, a dance center. hhh The Human Race Theatre Company began this superlative weekend with performances of Sylvia, the play by A. R. Gurney. Four characters, one of whom is a dog, Sylvia. I have to use that word again – superlative. Each actor, each moment, each dramatic thrust was, yes, superlative. The actors are all veterans of Human Race productions. We have seen them in many roles but this was the most different and, OK, superlative! WSU theater graduate Alex Sunderhaus was Sylvia. When was she a dog, when a human? She was always a dog endowed with ultimate doggie talent, personality and wisdom. Jason Podplesky and Jen Joplin were the urban and urbane New York couple who suddenly owned Sylvia. They were, unfortunately on opposite sides of the dog-loving scale. Rory Sheridan played three roles, almost as different as being a dog. The play was minute to minute sheer joy and is not to be missed.. Directed by Marya Spring Cordes, it will continue through May 12th. Again, do not miss learning what they mean by “a dog’s life” and what is meant by true comedy!

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Jacks Youth Basketball Camp The Oakwood Lumberjacks Yo uth Boys Basketball Camp will be held Monday, June 17, through Thursday, June 20, at Smith School in Oakwood. Rising third, fourth, and fifth graders will have camp from 9-11 a.m. Rising sixth, seventh, and

eighth graders will have camp from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration will take place until Friday, June 7. Contact Head Coach Paul Stone at (937) 307-5818 or pws4141@ gmail.com if you would like a brochure emailed to you.

Lumberjacks compete at Firebird Invitational

Above, Oakwood High School freshman Sarah Casebere attempts a 5-foot, 1-inch high jump at the Fairmont Firebird Track and Field Invitational. Casebere eventually finished fourth requiring two attempts to clear 4-feet, 11-inches. OHS junior Carleigh Crowl (not shown) finished sixth at the same height requiring three attempts at the Fairmont Firebird Track and Field Invitational. At right, senior Jake Sargent tied for first place in the third heat of the 100-meter dash, and finished fourth overall to qualify for the finals of the 100-meter dash at the Firebird Invitational.

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Tennis Jacks best Alter, fall to Mason

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Above left, under pressure in the final deciding match, Oakwood senior Michael O’Hara was a human backboard, returning everything from the baseline to win third singles 6-3, 4-6, 6-0 to allow the Oakwood tennis team to defeat Alter 3-2. At right, senior co-captain Logan Connally steps up to the service line for a winner during a rally with doubles partner sophomore Ryan Jacobs (not shown), but lost the second-doubles match against Mason 2-6, 5-7. The Oakwood tennis team was defeated by Mason 0-5.

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While Bishop Fenwick goalie retrieves the ball in goal, Jills junior Madeline Mccue (3) joins in the celebratory trot to midfield with senior Tess Henderson (16) after Henderson scored a goal in the second half against Bishop Fenwick. The lax Jills trailed 3-9 at the half and lost the game 7-13 at Fenwick.

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Police Report APRIL 17 Citations

Kevin J. Resler, no driver’s license Isfandiyor Nishanov, speeding

Incidents

Information investigation on the 2300 block of Shroyer Rd. Information investigation on the 400 block of Thornhill Rd. Information investigation at Harman Blvd. and Shafor Blvd.

APRIL 18 Citations

Elijah M. Rashaed, speeding in school zone Diamond S. Davis, obedience to traffic control Regina L. Holmes-Bosen, expired plates Nathaniel S. Pentecost, expired plates Melissa M. Boyd, no driver’s license Jameka I. Wilms, stop lights De’Mario A. Delay, window tint Andre L. Printers Jr., driving under suspension Amy L. Jacoby, expired plates Jamaal L. Whyce, expired plates Joshua R. Bentley, failure to yield-stop sign John T. Winch, failure to control

Incidents

Criminal damaging, vehicle trespass and theft on the 200 block of W. Thruston Blvd. Theft on the 500 block of Rubicon Rd. Information investigation on the 2700 block of Far Hills Ave.

APRIL 20 Citations

Ashley R. Burney, speeding, turn signal violation Johnny L. Hopson, speeding Michele L. Hisle, speeding Johnny R. Walters, speeding

APRIL 21 Citations

Nicole A. Schlater, speeding Daniel I. Tuvell, seat belt required Brian D. Wright II, speeding Joevaughn M. Allen, prohibited right turn William B. McCoy, driving under suspension

APRIL 22 Citations

Incident

Warrant arrest at Dorothy Lane and Dixie Ave.

Accident

Unit#1 (silver 2015 Ford Focus) was traveling north on Runnymede Rd. and when in the 1200 block, lost control and sideswiped the side of Unit#2 (white 2016 Ford Transit) which was traveling south on Runnymede Rd.

APRIL 19 Citations

Richard D. Kidd, speeding, driving under suspension

Marina Lakner, speeding in school zone

Lina P. D. Rubio, failure to yield Ethan P. Owens, speeding Elysse M. Winget, speeding in school zone Jamie Myers, obedience to traffic control Emma L. Matthews, speeding Paula D. Murphy, marked lanes Maxine Cantrell, speeding

Incidents

Vehicle trespass on the 1500 block of Delaine Ave. Open container violation in a public place at Patterson Rd. and Shafor Blvd.

Weekly Astrological Forecast By Magi Helena

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Everything will turn out fine if you act on your intuitions in the week ahead. Your love life could experience some rocky spots but using honesty and sincerity will overcome any potential misunderstandings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your tough as nails attitude can help with business decisions in the upcoming week. As your ambitions grow, getting ahead in the material world could become a top priority. Focus on being organized to reach your goals. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sometimes the person who gives the best advice might not have the best delivery, listen to the message. In the week ahead focus on money-making activities that have shown a proven profit and accept help when it is offered. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Acting on your fantasies could bring fairy tale endings. Your creative genius may be energized during the week ahead allowing you to turn your ideas into money for your pockets. Always work smart, not just hard. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your career or job could be of primary importance in the upcoming week. You may be expected to comply with high standards or follow a set of specific rules. You will be up to the challenge and prove your value. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your knowledge fresh when it comes to technology, your computer smarts make you extremely marketable. You may struggle to decipher messages this week, keeping current with the latest trends can help communication.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the upcoming week you may be more focused on your job and health. Real teamwork is not only more productive, it’s more rewarding too. A partner or loved one could challenge you to up your work ethic. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stay on top of your obligations and don’t waste resources when good fortune comes your way. As this week unfolds you might be tempted to take more risks than usual, rely on your good sense to keep you afloat. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Every penny counts in the week ahead; be smart with money matters. You might find yourself cashing in those pennies at the bank or a local cash machine right now, but your overall financial picture is getting brighter. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Concentrate on making your ambitions a reality. Achieving your goals might require passing up social invitations and putting in some extra work hours. It is possible to enjoy being alone instead of brooding on loneliness. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An opportunity to take a calculated risk with money may appear this week and you should grab it. If you play your cards right, you could create a lasting source of income. A partner will have some practical ideas for you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Others might think you are not paying attention to practicalities, but you are more capable than anyone knows. In the week to come your ideas could fall into place and start something of value, to your surprise and delight. Tribune Content Agency

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Jacks win one, lose one against Monroe Hornets

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Left, the tying run was called safe after a leaping catch by sophomore catcher Justin King in an attempt to tag the sliding Monroe player at home plate in the bottom of the 7th inning as Oakwood lost a 3-4 heartbreaker when Monroe scored in the bottom of the 8th inning at Woerner Baseball Field at U.D. Time Warner Cable Stadium. In another game with Monroe, at right, junior Brandon Cahill went the distance as the winning pitcher, tallying five strikeouts as the Jacks won 4-1 against the Hornets.

Lax Jills defeat Lady Knights

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Oakwood senior Kayla Nickerson is all smiles after scoring her fifth goal of the game and receiving congratulatory stick bumps from fellow teammates as the Jills Lacrosse Team took on the Lady Knights. The Jills defeated Alter 19-4 on Senior Recognition Night.

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What’s Up This Week 5/9 Thursday

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DPVA Designers’ Show House and Gardens 11am-8pm Tour the Leland House adjacent to Wegerzyn Gardens. Proceeds benefit music education, the Dayton Philharmonic and their volunteer organization. Thru 5/19. See website for complete details. www.dpva.org Community Yard Sale Happy hunting at this community yard sale throughout Oakwood. See website for complete details. Also 5/10 and 5/11. www.onlyinoakwood.com Music at Lunch is Back! 11:30am-1:30pm Spend your lunch along the river with a rotating cast of food trucks and live music weekdays all summer! RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton 275-7275 Vegan Wine Dinner 6-9pm You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this event. Unique vegan dishes tailored to the flavors of each of the wines. Schuster Center, Citilites, 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton 228-3630 Cat and Nat #Momtruths Live 7pm Friends since they were teens, Cat and Nat share stories of motherhood with their signature brutal honesty. Schuster Center, 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton 228-3630 The Young King 7pm Journey in wonder to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards. Thru 5/12. PNC Arts Annex, 46 W. 2nd St., Dayton 228-3630 Classical Guitar Concert 7pm In celebration of National Music Week, guitar duo Connor Barney and Mike Reardon will play works for Scarlatti, Barrios and de Falla. Wright Library, 1776 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood 294-7171 Skeleton Dust Presents 7-9pm Lung, Elk Manakin and Debbie DeCasio perform live. An eclectic mix of cello driven indie rock, washed out synth and sax and pop-art project. Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E. 3rd St., Dayton

5/10 Friday

Early Risers Food Edition 12-1:30pm Experience the next great Dayton food brands! Bring your appetite to support these food entrepreneurs at this special lunch time event. Sponsored by Dayton Tech Guide. Second Street Market, 600 E. 2nd St., Dayton Mother’s Day Craft 5:30pm Make a surprise for

someone special. Seed bombs last all summer long. Ages 5-10. $5. Registration required. Wegerzyn Gardens, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton 275-7275 Belly Dancing 7pm If you are ready to try something different, come try belly dancing with award-winning dancer Bronwen. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Miami Valley Hunt and Polo Club, 2465 Keystone Club Dr., Dayton Community Yard Sale (See 5/9) DPVA Designers’ Show House and Gardens 11am-8pm (See 5/9) Music at Lunch is Back! 11:30am-1:30pm (See 5/9) The Young King 7pm (See 5/9)

the Shaw Gothic Cloister. Seating is limited. Reservation required. Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton 223-4278 Glorious Brass 4pm 15 horns, 70 singers create lively angelic music. Marvel, sigh and strengthen your soul at this concert hosted by the Bach Society of Dayton. $10. Kettering Adventist Church, 3939 Stonebrige Rd., Kettering www.bachsocietyofdayton.org DPVA Designers’ Show House and Gardens 11am-4pm (See 5/9) The Young King 1pm and 4pm (See 5/9)

5/11 Saturday

D-Day Commemeration The first of two full days of events commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Includes exhibit ribbon cutting, flyover, paratrooper jump, films and more. Additional events scheduled for 6/6. See website for complete schedule. National Museum of the Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., WPAFB www. nationalmuseum.af.mil Food Truck Mondays 11am-1pm Each Monday enjoy a variety of food trucks, play in the children’s garden or get a tour of the house. Ronald McDonald House Charities, 555 Valley St., Dayton Music at Lunch is Back! 11:30am-1:30pm (See 5/9)

Care Walk 8am 18 Care Walk to raise money for breast cancer patients and education. Oakwood High School, Mack Hummon Stadium www.carewalk.org Discover Rowing 10am-2pm Greater Dayton Rowing Association invites you to discover how rowing can boost your fun and fitness! Ages 18 and up. Free. Island MetroPark, 124 E. Helena St., Dayton 275-7275 Let’s Talk: American Creed 1-3:30 Screening and conversation about the PBS documentary, American Creed. The film explores the possibility of whether a unifying American creed can prove more powerful than the issues that divide us. Wright Memorial Library, 1776 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood 294-7171 USAF Band of Flight Concert 7:30pm Free concert, first come first serve. Doors open at 6:30pm. National Museum of the Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., WPAFB Community Yard Sale (See 5/9) The Young King 11am, 1pm, 4pm (See 5/9) DPVA Designers’ Show House and Gardens 11am-4pm (See 5/9) th

5/12 Sunday

Mother’s Day Float Take Mom outside and enjoy the day! Moms receive $5 off their float. Twin Creek Kayak and Canoe Livery, 1341 W. Market St., Germantown 903-8934 Mother’s Day Brunch 11am and 1pm Enjoy brunch in

Student’s letter ‘inspirational’

Across 1 First assassin to attack Caesar 6 Marvel Comics mutants 10 Folk singer Joan 14 Arctic or Indian 15 Bit of trickery 16 In the style of, in ristorantes 17 End that “I face,” in Sinatra’s “My Way” 20 Feudal laborer 21 Popeye’s Olive 22 Given to giving orders 23 Grounded Aussie birds 25 Twirl or whirl 27 Gentlemen’s partners 30 It has 32 pieces and a 64-square board 34 Surrounded by 35 __ accompli 36 Often rolled-over investment 37 Prepare to fly 41 Kind 42 Self-images 43 Gold bar 44 Vital phase 47 Decadent, as the snobs in a historic Agnew speech 48 Blessed 49 Get-out-of-jail money 50 Drinks with floating ice cream 53 Windy City summer hrs. 54 Jersey or Guernsey 58 Broadway do-or-die philosophy, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 30-, 37- and 44-Across 62 Informal negative 63 “No __!”: “Easy!” 64 Brief 65 Activist Parks 66 Words meaning the same thing: Abbr. 67 Furry swimmer Down 1 Emergency shelter beds 2 Throb

Tribune Content Agency 3 Fortuneteller 4 The jolt in joe? 5 “Give me __!”: start of a Hoosier cheer 6 Diagnostic tests 7 Ponder (over) 8 Top-left PC key 9 Modern, in Munich 10 Twirled sticks 11 “That’s a shame” 12 Yale alumni 13 Madcap 18 We, to Henri 19 Grand slam homer quartet, briefly 24 Prefix with hit or store 25 Backs up in fear 26 Cats and dogs 27 Eye surgery acronym 28 More than enough 29 Foolish, in slang 30 Easily tipped boat 31 Burn slightly 32 Rye grass disease 33 Try, as food 35 Swimming in pea soup? 38 Hand out cards 39 Coffeehouse connection 40 Like airplane services 45 California peak 46 British balderdash 47 Food, in diner signs 49 Buffalo Wild Wings nickname based on its initials 50 Marquee name 51 Cincinnati’s state 52 Family rooms 53 “Let’s get goin’!” 55 Chimney sweep’s sweepings 56 Passed-down knowledge 57 __’acte: intermission 59 Covert or black doings 60 Droll 61 Chinese menu general

5/13 Monday

5/14 Tuesday

Music at Lunch is Back! 11:30am-1:30pm (See 5/9) DPVA Designers’ Show House and Gardens 11am-8pm (See 5/9)

5/15 Wednesday

Discovery Stroll 10am Explore nature with MetroPark Volunteers and other curious adults. Ages 18 and up. Free. Hills & Dales MetroPark, Paw Paw Shelter, 2471 Deep Hollow Rd., Kettering 275-7275 Music at Lunch is Back! 11:30am-1:30pm (See 5/9) DPVA Designers’ Show House and Gardens 11am-4pm (See 5/9)

Audrey T.’s letter is inspirational (The Oakwood Register, “Students clean up waterways” May 1, 2019.) To realize that young people are taking part in improving the environment gratifies one and gives hope that our planet may not continue toward a totally bleak future.

Audrey T.’s letter is educational: When you eat seafood you are quite probably ingesting plastic. Every bit of plastic ever created is still here. Let’s hope that her Plastic Problem Extinction Crew (PPEC) will be among the scientists and environmentalists who continue work to develop

biodegradable and disintegratable plastic. Some area stores already use biodegradable plastics. Perhaps the Register could feature more articles on this group and their upcoming picnic, May 31, at Shafor Park.

u Team from page 2 support of the entire Oakwood community. We are very fortunate to live in a community that so highly values and supports its schools and students. Thank you very much to Rhonda Chambal - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty, Aeroseal, LLC, The Oakwood Club, Oakwood Florist and to all the families and individuals in our community who bought flowers and stainless drink ware from us in the past few months, who attended our Speech

Showcase a few weeks ago, and who offered so many generous donations to our team throughout the year. We want to thank the Oakwood Board of Education and the staff of Oakwood High School for their encouragement, support and assistance, especially Mr. Waller and Mrs. Sherk. Thank you also to our many teachers for their continued support of Academic Decathlon and for allowing us to make up all the homework we miss when we are away at competition. We want to say Thank You to our parents

and family members who support us through the long hours of studying, travel with us to competition, and are always there for us. Thank you to the OHS Decathletes who came before us, built this program, and set the high expectations for success that we continually strive to achieve. Most of all, we want to thank Mrs. Lori Morris, our amazing teacher and coach; we would not be the successful team that we are without her! Thank You!

Lucy Perez

The 2019 Oakwood High School Academic Decathlon Team & Class

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CLASSIFIED ADS GARAGE/YARD/ ESTATE SALES 2019 Oakwood Community Yard Sale. May 9th,10th,11th To get your sale on the list go to www.OnlyinOakwood. com or Stephens Insurance for more information! If you are interested in supporting Carewalk through your Sale please email: [email protected]. Happy Spring Cleaning! :) Kettering Rotary Garage Sale. Brand new and slightly used items donated by Kettering Rotarians. Saturday, May 18th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 4135 Lefevre Dr. in Kettering. Rain date is Saturday May 25th. All proceeds will benefit special projects and our various local causes.

DOG SITTING Dog sitting in my home in Oakwood. $25 per day for small pet, $35 per day for medium pet, $45 per day for large. Doggie daycare also available. Owner provides food and treats. Call Jane 937-572-4620

YOGA Yoga for Success. This free session is led by volunteers from the Isha Foundation. You will learn simple yoga postures; no previous yoga experience is necessary. Kettering Public Library 3496 Far Hills Ave. Saturday, April 27, 11:00am – noon. Contact 937-540-4742 or [email protected].

PAINTING Joe Paessun Painting. Interior and Exterior. Free estimates. Call 937-673-8771.

HOME REPAIR “Just a workaholic with tools.” Home repair, maintenance or remodeling. Call Vic at 937219-3832.

FOR RENT Oakwood Manor undated condo available for rent with 1 bdrm/1 bath. Tenant pays electric. Laundry in bldg. $975/month. Call Linda 4774734. Oakwood apartments for rent starting at $825. Credit check required. Call 256-1512.

DRAPERIES Crissy’s Draperies – Drapes, valances, pillows, table covers, dust ruffles, etc. 937-223-8123.

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TUTORING *SAT-ACT-PSAT*TEST PREP* Get tutoring with a master coach. One-onone by appointment. Sean Simon, PhD. 435 Patterson Rd. Call 347-206-9742 *SIMONACADEMY.COM*

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DRYWALL & REPAIR No Job Too Big or Too Small

HELP WANTED Drivers Wanted. Johnsrud Transport, a Food Grade Liquid carrier, is looking for Class A CDL tank drivers from the Dayton area for regional work. Home weekends. 3 yrs. driving exp. required.Will train for tank. Hourly Pay & Benefit pkg. $5000 sign-on bonus. For further info, call Jane @ 1-888200-5067.

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Welcoming Singles 50 and Over. You are invited to attend our Friday Night Programs or to come to any of our other Social Functions. We are not a dating service. We are a social group for friendly active people that wish to enjoy the company of other singles and make new friends. Group Interaction is primarily a social group for 50+ singles. We meet Friday evenings at 7:30 at the Central Christian Church, 1200 Forrer Boulevard in Kettering. Our website is www. groupinteraction.org. Snacks are available from 7:30 - 9:30. Announcements are at 8:00 followed by our programs.

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WOODCRAFT & DESIGN

D.G. Dennis

937-305-1899 25 Years Experience

Custom Commissions, Contact by Appointment

20 THE OAKWOOD REGISTER May 8, 2019

OAKWOOD

$489,900

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1821 SOUTHWOOD LANE

4264 BARTH LANE KETTERING $389,900 4 BEDROOMS, 3.5 BATHS

15 IRONGATE PARK CENTERVILLE OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL $1,200 MONTH

PRNE IC W E 215 SPIREA DRIVE OAKWOOD $309,900 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL, 1 HALF BATH

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SO LD ! 235 SPIREA DRIVE OAKWOOD $399,90 4 BEDROOMS, 2/1 BATHS

1311 APPLEBROOK LANE WASHINGTON TWP. $434,900 5 BEDROOMS, 3.5 BATHS

25 MARCHESTER DRIVE KETTERING $219,900 3 BEDROOMS, 2 1 /2 BATHS

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4300 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD W. KETTERING $749,900 5 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL, 1 HALF BATH, 1.73 ACRES

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216 TELFORD AVENUE OAKWOOD $199,900 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH

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135 LOOKOUT DRIVE OAKWOOD $434,900 4 BEDROOMS, 3 1/2 BATHS

fireplace, crown molding, large picture windows along with an open flow to the formal dining room & exceptional kitchen. The kitchen presents lovely granite counters, center island and 12 x 12 breakfast area, which opens to the family room. This raised ranch home has an upstairs deck & lower level patio, both ideal for outdoor entertaining. The lower level 23 x 24 game room features a second fireplace, cozy bar area & access to a private study w/ adjacent wine cellar.

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1821 SOUTHWOOD LANE OAKWOOD $489,900 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL, 2 HALF BATHS

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901 RUNNYMEDE ROAD OAKWOOD 2 BEDROOMS, 2 1/2 BATHS

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Pizzazz, rich style and charm! A welcome reprieve from hurried lives is immediately felt in this tremendously comfortable brick ranch home with a full, finished walk out lower level. Tucked back into a peaceful surround, this striking and beautifully appointed property is complimented by a semi circular front driveway and an attached 3 car garage. Wonderful quality and detail is found in every room of this light filled home. The center entrance hallway provides a pleasing entrance into an extensive living room with a gas

5806 FOLKESTONE DRIVE WASHINGTON TWP. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS

COLIN CAMPBELL 1986 to 2017 DAYTON, ~ TOP 10 REALTOR!! Shown by advanced, qualified appointment.

Nancy and Colin Campbell 937-313-0248 [email protected] COLINCAMPBELL.com

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