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May 9, 2018 THE OAKWOOD REGISTER

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Vol. 27, No. 18

Team Spirit

Airborne

Molly Lunne shows her team spirit by decorating the ballpark fence as the Lumberjacks took on Monroe for Senior Night May 2. Lunne has two sons on the Oakwood High School baseball team.

Photo by Leon Chuck, Pressbox Photo

Oakwood High School freshman Olivia Caplette placed first and qualified for finals with a time of 48.27 in the 300-meter hurdles at the Fairmont Track and Field Invitational in Kettering.

Memphis Belle returns to Birthplace of Aviation By Alex Heckman On May 17, the National Museum of the United State Air Force will roll out the red carpet for one of the most famous grand ladies in its collection. Throughout the world, those in the aviation community are eagerly awaiting the Memphis Belle’s debut after years of meticulous restoration at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. While her story is well known, what may be less known is that this grand unveiling will not be the Memphis Belle’s first time in the spotlight in Dayton. The Memphis Belle made a famous, and now largely forgotten, visit to Dayton decades earlier to visit the birthplace of aviation after her own history-making feat. At the age of only 32 on

December 17, 1903, Orville Wright of Dayton, piloted the first powered, heavier-than-air flight in human history on a desolate sand dune near Kitty Hawk, N. C. That first successful airplane flight, completed in a handmade craft of wood, wire and fabric by Orville and his 36-year-old brother, Wilbur, lasted just 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet. Standing on that dune in 1903, neither Orville nor Wilbur could conceive of an aircraft such as the Memphis Belle – a flying marvel of steel that could stay aloft for hours and cross over oceans. Less than nine years later, after becoming internationally famous as the co-inventor of the airplane, Wilbur Wright died at the young age of 45 from the ravages of typhoid

fever. When Wilbur died in 1912, wooden, cloth-covered biplanes dominated the field of aviation. Yet, as anyone who has ever strolled the expansive galleries of the National Museum of the United States Air Force knows, aviation progressed with head spinning speed in the years after Wilbur Wright’s death. Living for decades longer than his older brother, Orville witnessed the rapid changes and stunning milestones in aviation before he succumbed to a heart attack at age 76 in 1948. He hosted Charles Lindbergh at his Oakwood mansion just a few weeks after Lucky Lindy’s solo flight from New York to Paris. He met with Amelia Earhart during his time with the National Advisory See Belle on page 6 u

Orville Wright, third from left, with Memphis Belle pilot Major Robert K. Morgan, left, co-pilot Captain James A. Verinis, and Colonel Edward Deeds, at right. As a distinguished guest, Orville sat on stage with the crew when they visited Dayton.

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Are Oakwood school officials pricing its citizens out of the market?

My parents moved to Oakwood in 1967. I was six months old. I am the oldest of four boys. We grew up on Schenck Avenue. My brothers and I went to, and graduated from, Oakwood schools. Growing up in Oakwood in the 1970s and 80s was a special time. There were kids on every street. Our friend network was huge. Having a bicycle was a kid’s ticket to freedom. My mom walked me to Harman on my first day of kindergarten. From day 2 until the day I graduated from Oakwood High School in 1985, I walked myself to school. Uphill, downhill; sun, rain and snow. Some days, if I timed my departure from home and school just right, I might get a ride to school or home from a neighbor’s mom. I was lucky enough to be able to walk home for lunch every day. I used the 20/20/20 plan. Twenty minutes to get home, 20 minutes to eat lunch, and 20 minutes to get back to school. My friends and I would often run home, eat as quickly as we could, and hurry back to school to join the rest of our friends playing kickball, tetherball and basketball. Harman had an upper and lower playground, just like today. The upper playground was bigger then — more blacktop for kids to play and run around on. There was also a small playground on the Dixon side of the building — outside the kindergarten classrooms. There were seesaws and a merrygo-round, each powered by the strength, imagination, and determination of the kids who played on them. Are 7th graders still “ankle-biters?” When I moved to the junior high school, we were known as “ankle-biters,” the rookies, if you will, of the junior and senior high school. From 7th to 12th grade, everybody was in the same building and everybody figured out how the system worked. It was confusing in those first few days of 7th grade — trying to master our locker combinations and pushing through the crowded hallways to our next class — but we soon got the hang of it. With the melding of Smith and Harman kids, it was a chance to make new friends. My family was a pretty good representation of Oakwood’s academic ecosystem. My brother, Chris, was 2-years behind me. He and I had mutual friends, and, in later years, a few shared classes. My brothers Stephen and Graham are 6 and 8 years younger. I started my college years at a private junior college in Massachusetts. My brother, Chris, went to Yale. My youngest brothers ended up at Ohio State and Colorado Mountain College, respectively. We all played sports in high school and Chris and I played for a few years each in college.

Through this entire time, the schools remained the same. I never remember the classrooms being too small or cavernous. I never remember that we were deprived of anything. If anything, we were the lucky kids! Kids, we’re moving to Oakwood. You’ll love the schools! After I got married, my wife and I agreed that we’d raise our kids in Oakwood. We bought a house on Ridgewood Avenue in 2002 after having lived in Kettering for several years. It was virtually an even swap price, space and yard size wise. The difference was that our property taxes doubled when we moved from the west side of Kettering to the east side of Oakwood. We were willing to make the sacrifice for our kids’ education. We rationalized, like many, that it’s a bargain compared to private school tuition. It wasn’t until our daughters were progressing through Harman that an unprecedented $20-plus million levy was proposed to expand Harman, Smith and OJH/ OHS in 2008. That was a big deal. We were told that the school population was growing, more classrooms were needed, and the community got behind it. Kids, we’re moving to Nashville. Ya’ll will love the music! At that same time, our family decided to move to Nashville. While I loved Nashville, my wife and kids missed Oakwood. They missed their friends. They missed the schools, and they missed the community. I have to admit, Oakwood is tough to replicate. We lived in a gated community in a newer neighborhood in Franklin, a suburb about 14 miles south of downtown Nashville. There was no way our kids could get on their bikes and ride to a friend’s house in the next development over. There were no shortcuts. In most cases, it required parental involvement. It wasn’t unusual for it to take me 30 minutes to drive one of our kids to a friend’s house and return home. It was a production and a hassle, but, for the folks in those towns, it’s their way of life. The schools were newish to brand new. None was more than 20-years old. None had any charm or character. Schools, like houses, were popping up everywhere. Drop-off and pick-up lanes outside the schools were three cars deep and football fields long. Parents lined up 30 minutes before school let out, jockeying for pole position, and waited for their kids to be released to the parents’ idle cars. The other half of the school population boarded buses for the daily commute home. It wasn’t the same. Whenever there was a school function, I’d think to myself how cold the schools were. Devoid

of any character. Cinderblock, one-story construction, monochromatic laminated tile floors, and, in many cases, few windows. Large classrooms, wide hallways — brightened only by fluorescent lighting and kids’ artwork — cavernous cafeterias and gymnasiums that doubled as auditoriums. There was no intimacy or charm. So many families were moving to Nashville and Williamson County, in particular, that the school district had real growing pains. They even redistricted the schools. Kids would attend one school one year and another school the next. In some cases, shuffling kids was an annual exercise. It was a nightmare for the kids, parents, teachers, and school officials, too. But it was a sign of progress. A huge influx of students forced the schools to make dramatic, disruptive changes to the schooling landscape. For kids who were involuntarily thrust into this change, it was unsettling. I know in the case of some of our friends who were affected by redistricting, they ended up sending their kids to pri-

vate schools instead of playing the public-school chess match. Kids, we’re moving back to Oakwood. In our case, we moved “home” to Oakwood so our kids would receive a good public education in a small, intimate setting without the upheaval. They could ride their bikes, walk to their friends’ houses, and participate with a sense of community that is hard to replicate elsewhere. My experience may be different than your experience, but I can say with certainty that the reason my parents moved to Oakwood in the 1967 is the same reason we moved to Oakwood with our kids in 2002 and again in 2010. It’s likely why you’re here, too. Death and taxes What’s different today is that, unlike my friends in Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin, Oakwood’s cost-of-living has skyrocketed, almost singularly driven by property taxes levied by our city’s schools. I can tell you without a doubt, the job opportu-

nities in Dayton are no better than Nashville. The economy in Dayton is not better than Nashville, and yet property taxes in Oakwood far exceed Franklin and Brentwood, Tennessee. In fact, Dayton has lost most, if not all, Fortune 500 companies to more tax friendly states such as Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. Anyone remember NCR, Mead, Delphi and Iams? Why did these homegrown companies leave Dayton? Tax savings, cost of living, access to a well-educated workforce, and quality of life attract employers and workers! Property taxes compared We lived in a 2,200 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse in Franklin. The property taxes were $1,427 per year. Today, 10 years later, the annual property taxes are $1,944, an increase of $517 or 36 percent during the same period. When we moved to Oakwood in 2002, we bought a 1,450 square foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home with an unfinished attic and See Letters on page 21 u

Community urged to take part in CARE Walk May 12 Dear Friends and Neighbors, The CARE Walk Team invites you to take your mom for a walk this Mother’s Day weekend. Please join us for our 17th Annual 5K CARE Walk on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The walk begins and ends at the OHS stadium with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. and the walk beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. Since Dayton is the birthplace of many inventers and dreamers, it makes sense CARE Walk has taken flight in the hearts of our community since 2001. If two brothers who never went to college could learn to build and fly an airplane in a world full of skeptics, our dream of a world without cancer is not so far-fetched. This year we are supporting two local organizations that help

the underserved and underinsured: Living with Lymphedema and Noble Circle. CARE Walk is run solely by volunteers, and 100 percent of registration fees and donations are tax-deductible and stay right here in Dayton. We couldn’t do what we do without the overwhelming support of our community and our many sponsors listed on our website www.carewalk. org. Oakwood alumnus and local DJ Kim Faris will emcee our event. Every cancer survivor receives a free gift, and we have lots of coffee, Laura’s Cookies, pink fruit, and water for everyone. Registration forms were inserted in the April 18th issue of The Oakwood Register. For all returning walkers, please note we have two important changes

this year to our event. The biggest change is that CARE Walk’s start and finish will be inside Mack Hummon Stadium. Registration, refreshments, and opening ceremonies will also be inside the stadium. This change will help everyone hear the speakers better and bring us all together for the start/finish. Another big change this year is that all participants must preregister by May 10th to be entered into the door prize drawing. Online registration is available at www.carewalk.org. Thank you for your support!

The CARE Walk Team Leigh Ann Fulford, Executive Director www.carewalk.org

Academic Decathlon champs thank supporters Dear Oakwood Community, As you saw in The Oakwood Register, the Oakwood High School Academic Decathlon team recently earned the Division II National Championship, our 7th consecutive National Championship, and placed 2nd overall in the nation. We faced our most difficult competition to date, but earned the highest score ever for an Oakwood team and our team members brought home numerous individual medals and recognition. We are very aware that our success at the regional, state and national competitions would not be possible without the very generous 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 The Oakwood Schools Foundation, Ashley’s Pastry Shop, Rhonda Chambal - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty, the Flannery Family, The Oakwood Register, and to all the families and individuals in our community who sponsored us last fall during our Study-A-Thon, 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! The 2018 Academic Decathlon Team & Class

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Filbrun earns OSU degree, honor; will volunteer in Peru Caroline Filbrun, a 2014 graduate of Oakwood High School, graduated Summa cum laude from Ohio State University on May 6 with a degree in Social Work (Global Focus) and a minor in Spanish. During the graduation ceremony, Filbrun was presented with the 2018 Spirit of Social Justice

Award for her compassion, commitment and courage to lead efforts that raise societal consciousness and actions to improve the human condition of others. After graduation, Filbrun will be heading to Peru where she will begin a 27-month humanitarian assignment working with children for the Peace Corps.

Defiance College honors Yates Mindy Yates of Oakwood was named recently as Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio, held its annual Honors Day Convocation to recognize academic achievements of students. Yates was named as Defiance College’s Outstanding

Pictured from left: Lizzi Clock, Sarah Harris, Sylvia Acevedo, Azalea Biteau, Sarah Hall and Isabel RubinAlvarez.

Oakwood Girl Scouts meet CEO at STEM event

All five girls in Girl Scout Troop 30149 from Oakwood were chosen as five out 100 Girl Scouts in the nation to attend a one-day STEM Academy sponsored by Walmart/Jet.Com and P&G. The STEM Academy was held at Jet.

Com headquarters in Hoboken, N.J., on April 23. While they enjoyed the exciting STEM experiences, they each also met Sylvia Acevedo, CEO of Girl Scouts of USA. They also met other influential people includ-

ing Mark Lore, CEO of Jet.Com; Tracy Van Houten, a NASA rocket scientist and Dr. Knatokie Ford, a biomedical scientist and former senior policy advisor to the Obama White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Senior in Psychology. The honor is awarded to a psychology student showing leadership and maturity who is involved with the community. The recipients must have a 3.5 overall grade point average and a 3.6 GPA in psychology.

Perry rates OSU scholarship Megan Perry of Oakwood has received a $1,000 academic merit scholarship from the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences based on her college application, academic record, test scores and leadership achievements in high

school and the community, according to Assistant Dean Dr. Pat Whittington. The program awards incoming freshman and first-quarter transfer students scholarships while they pursue a degree at the OSU College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

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’Round Town And They’re Off

By Gary Mitchner Nothing wrong with starting one’s week with Robert Frost and Thomas Hardy, so that’s what I did at the Goodwill/Easter Seals Reading Radio. I thoroughly enjoy going back to those “old war horses” such as “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening” and “The Convergence of the Twain” as well as discovering new poems that have not enjoyed the anthology fame. Then it was off to lunch at Flyboy’s with J.R. Suter who was temporarily in town. But that respite was also temporary since this week was the Great Oakwood Community Garage Sales and that’s

a lot of preparation work: dragging out all that junk, putting up tables, covering it with tarps, and, of course, arguing with “the loving spouse” about the prices. I want to thank everyone who came and spent their money, and thanks to Goodwill for taking all the leftovers. I did take time out to see Ken the Barber and hear of his frustration with Airbnb. The week ended with a Kentucky Derby/Cinco de Mayo party: mint juleps and tacos now that’s diversity. Then it was off (again) to Music Hall in Cincinnati for the Baroque Masterworks concert with countertenor Iestyn

Davies and Baroque harpsichordist and conductor Harry Bickert. I was disappointed that they did not appear to sign my program. Yet, the pieces that they performed by Jean-Philippe Rameau and George Frideric Handel had never been performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra -- there is a prejudice against the Baroque and especially against countertenors, yet how many times does one have to hear Mozart and Beethoven? (OK, many times for different interpretations). So how does one Justify that? And they’re off until the next time.

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u Belle from page 1 Committee for Aeronautics, or NACA. He reviewed prototype helicopter designs with Igor Sikorsky. And, he closely followed the career of Henry A. ‘Hap’ Arnold from the time he was a student at the Wright School of Aviation at Huffman Prairie Flying Field in Dayton to his role as a five-star general in World War II. Less than 40 years after the first flight, the world was in the throes of the second cataclysmic global war of Orville’s lifetime, a war in which air power was the deciding factor, and a war dominated by airplanes that Orville could likely have never imagined when he climbed aboard his small craft that fateful day at Kitty Hawk. Indeed, the Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, which ultimately brought Imperial Japan to its knees, had a wingspan of over 140 feet…20 feet longer than the distance covered by the first flight. Against this backdrop of the fight for air supremacy, Oakwood resident Orville Wright found himself on the stage of the National Cash Register Company’s Auditorium one summer Saturday with the crew of the Memphis Belle, 10 young American war heroes on their “26th Mission.” As harrowing and heroic as the combat missions over Nazioccupied Europe were, it was this last effort, a war bond tour of over 30 American cities, which separated the Belle from thousands of other proud warbirds and forever cemented the plane’s significance into our national consciousness. On July 9 and 10, 1943, the Memphis Belle visited Dayton, the birthplace of aviation and the “City of 1,000 factories.” A huge crowd

of military members and civilians greeted the plane and her crew at Patterson Field on July 9, before the crew arrived at the NCR Auditorium the next day. When the war started, the National Cash Register Company quickly transitioned from being the world’s foremost supplier of cash registers and accounting machines into an industrial powerhouse producing war materiel. Mechanical time fuses, Sperry compensating sights for machine guns, bombsights, gun magazines and 20-mm antiaircraft artillery shells were among the items stamped out by the thousands, making NCR the perfect place to rally war workers. Flags of the allied nations covered the walls of the ornate NCR Auditorium. An oversize replica of the nose art and markings of the Memphis Belle was displayed on the stage’s backdrop. Life-size photographs of the plane’s crew and the ground crew were placed in front of the stage. The plane’s crew took their seats amid the roaring applause of over 2,500 NCR employees working in the departments responsible for turning out Air Corps products. In addition, thousands of employees spread across the massive NCR campus gathered in groups around radios to listen to a broadcast of the program as it unfolded. Across Dayton, second and third shift NCR workers, along with the employees of numerous other factories as well as the general public, tuned in too. NCR Chairman Colonel Edward A. Deeds served as host and master of ceremonies. Deeds, like his friend Orville Wright, had lived a life inextricably linked with aviation. A generation earlier, President Woodrow Wilson’s Secretary of War, Newton

Major Robert Morgan with the canine member of the crew, mascot Stuka. Note the smiles on the faces of Orville Wright, General Miller and Colonel Deeds.

The Memphis Belle in flight.

Baker, asked the nationally recognized industrial re-organizer to lead the Aircraft Production Board in World War I. When Deeds voiced his concern that military leaders wouldn’t respect him due to his civilian status, Baker commissioned Deeds a full colonel, a title he used for the remainder of his life. After Deeds completed some introductory remarks, he called to the podium singer Louise Sweetman, wife of Lt. Merrill Sweetman who was assigned to the Signal Corps at Wright Field; she sang “God Bless America” and “The Army Air Corps.” Then, Deeds introduced Major General Lester T. Miller who

addressed the assembled workers as “fellow American soldiers.” As recorded in the July-August edition of the NCR Factory News, Gen. Miller said, “I call you soldiers because whether you are in uniform or not, you are doing an important job. You have made possible by your persistent effort everything that we soldiers in uniform do. You help to make the things that are needed to wage the war against the enemy. And these fine young men are typical of the other part of the team, the part that uses all of the things you make.” Gen. Miller then recounted the story of the Belle’s crew and how they had flown the plane over Naziheld Europe on 25 combat missions. He spoke of the missions in detail and by the numbers: 60 tons of bombs dropped over enemy targets; nine engines that had to be replaced; the replacement of an entire wing; and the time that the Belle returned with most of her tail shot off. He also highlighted the fact that each member of the crew had received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and three Oak Leaf Clusters. Throughout his commentary, he emphasized teamwork. At the conclusion of his remarks, Gen. Miller brought to the podium the Belle’s pilot, Major Robert K. Morgan. “We are team mates of the greatest team that has ever been formed in the world,” Maj. Morgan said in remarks recorded in the NCR Factory News. “It takes team work to do any kind of a job and this team has been called upon to do the greatest job we have ever faced. But we are a well coached and trained team and I know from the strides that we

have been taking in the past year, the strides we are taking today and will take tomorrow that this team has a glorious victory ahead. If I can get across to everyone of you how much the boys of the Eighth Air Force really appreciate the work you are doing, then I will feel when this mission is over that we came through 26 missions.” After his remarks, Maj. Morgan introduced the bomber’s crew. Each took a turn at the microphone, thanking the workers for their dedication and speaking about how important their products are to winning the war. The program concluded with remarks by Col. Deeds praising America’s military leaders and reaffirming NCR’s commitment to the fight. “The resources of this organization, the skill and experience of its people, their loyalty and their willingness to sacrifice, are ready for any call that may be made by our government,” he said. And now history comes full circle as the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force prepares to unveil the newly restored B-17 on May 17. The Memphis Belle is once again in Dayton, not merely for a visit, but to call the Birthplace of Aviation her final home. Alex Heckman is the Director of Education and Museum Operations for Dayton History. A recognized authority on the lives and work of the Wright brothers, he has appeared on C-Span, the History Channel, American Public Media and the BBC. He has conducted tours for thousands of people over the years, including for actor Tom Hanks, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough.

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OHS seniors share perspective with UD students

Maison White and Ali Gantt, following directions helped the founders of the MAD Team, students understand life from the have been making a difference dyslexia perspective. “Knowing in the Dayton area throughout that we are reaching the future the school year by raising awareeducators is powerful,” said ness about dyslexia. Recently the Maison White. “They are the girls, both seniors at Oakwood individuals that will change the High School, were invited to lives of children for years to speak to a class of future teachers come.” at the University of Dayton. They The MAD Team has been shared how dyslexia has impactinstrumental in assisting and suped their lives in both positive and porting children and adults from negative ways and how teachers all over the Dayton area through can support future students with Pictured from left to right, Maison White, group meetings, informational Gina Weckesser with the Department presentations and discussions dyslexia. During a question and answer of Teacher Education at University of with government representatives. Dayton, and Ali Gantt. period, U.D. students asked the They will continue their mission MAD Team for suggestions to raise awareness and make a more than seeing letters in reverse regarding how they can meet the and that it affects every aspect of difference at That Day in May. Stop needs of students in the classroom. a person’s life from reading, note by the MAD Team table to learn Learning that dyslexia is so much taking and social skills to driving or more about dyslexia.

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The Shopping Bag is sponsoring a 2018 Beautiful Mother’s Day Contest. The contest aims to have people share what makes their mothers beautiful in 500 words or less. Three Miami Valley mothers will be chosen by local celebrity judges, including Dayton broadcasters Cheryl McHenry and Marsha Bonhart and Beth Mann of FLOC, For the Love Of Children, to receive The Shopping Bag’s Beautiful Mother’s Day Package. “The Shopping Bag appreciates

the opportunity to acknowledge mothers in the Miami Valley and plans to make this an annual event,” said Lauren Murphy-Zahora, president of the The Shopping Bag. “Each one of us should remember our mothers for the sacrifices they make, the morals they instill, and true teachers that they are in shaping our lives.” Each Mother’s Day Package includes a shopping spree at The Shopping Bag, two tickets to Beautiful – The Carol King Musical

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Lengthy bull market can make investors complacent

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency I have a confession: I’m rooting for a recession and a bear market. Of course I don’t want people to suffer, but the longer both the expansion and bull market continue, the more we tend to forget that they can actually end, leading some to make poor financial decisions. U.S. stocks are now in the second longest bull market on record (the longest was 1982-2000) and the S&P 500 has nearly quadrupled since bottoming out on March 9, 2009. The definition of a bear market is when the index closes at least 20 percent down from its previous high close. There have been six bear markets for the S&P 500 over the past 50 years, according to Yardeni Research and they occur about every 3 1/2 years on average. So, we are overdue. Meanwhile, the U.S. economic expansion is about to celebrate a milestone. May marks the 107th month of the current growth cycle, which makes it the second longest in history, passing the 1960s boom (1961-1969) that lasted 106 months. The technology miracle of 1991-2001 that totaled 120 months remains the longest on record. It feels like we are owed a long run, especially after the painful impact of the great recession,

which began in December 2007 and lasted until June 2009. At 18 months, it was the longest of any recession since World War II, according to the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research, and it is widely considered the worst contraction since the Great Depression. The good news is that recessions don’t last forever - on average about a year. Still, while conditions remain positive, it’s time for a refresher on what causes recessions. Since World War II, there have been three main culprits: an external “shock” to the economy, such as the early 1970s OPEC oil embargo or the first gulf war; the bursting of an asset bubble (think 2000 dot-com stock bust or the bursting of the housing and credit bubbles in 2008); an overheating economy that results in higher prices, which in turn prompts the Fed to raise interest rates. (Most economists believe that the next recession will likely be caused by the third one.) Just because the current expansion and bull market have been going on for nine years does not mean that everything will come crashing down imminently. But we need to manage our financial lives knowing that both a recession and a bear market will occur at some point.

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And while these relatively good times feel good, they can also breed complacency and that’s the main reason why I am rooting against them. To fight that natural tendency to forget that bad times can occur, here’s a reminder of what you can do right now.

1. Revisit/create your financial plan. As flight attendants remind us, “items may have shifted during flight.” So too with your financial plan - hopefully for the better, but regardless, this is a good time to update the game plan. 2. Maintain a healthy emergency reserve fund. For those still work-

ing, maintain six to 12 months of expenses (12 to 24 months for retirees) in a safe, liquid account. 3. Pay down that debt! There’s nothing like a recession and bear market to expose the dangers of carrying too much debt. 4. Maintain a diversified portfolio and don’t forget to rebalance.

Signatures are no guarantee against retail fraud

You may have noticed recently that some merchants are not requiring you to sign for chip-enabled credit or debit card purchases, no matter what the amount. That’s because the major card issuers recently announced that signatures will be optional for chip-card purchases at checkout starting this month. It won’t mean a complete end to the need for signing receipts. It will be up to the merchant to decide when a signature is needed. So, you can still expect to provide your John Hancock when asked and when engaging in some transactions such as renting a car or buying high-end items at stores. And, it is unlikely that many restaurants will put an end to signing for meals lest a diner forget to leave a tip. And, in some cases, local law requires a signature for card purchases. However, Mark Horwedel, CEO of the Merchant Advisory Group, whose members account for some three trillion dollars in annual sales, says that 55 percent of its membership plans “to drop signatures immediately.” Others are still evaluating their options. Purchases under $25 or $50, in certain cases, have not required buyers to sign card receipts for some time now as the industry prepared to ultimately phase out the

need for all purchases. “It’s not universal as yet. Some retailers are still asking you to sign your receipt. But the card industry is on track to phase out what many fraud experts believe is a useless practice,” according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens. The experts will tell you that signatures are no guarantee against in person retail fraud. The fact is that many card users have been illegibly scribbling or doodling instead of signing their receipts for almost as long as credit cards have been around. It’s rare, at best, that a signature is challenged at stores and restaurants. “As Shakespeare so eloquently put it in Romeo and Juliet, ‘What’s in a name? A rose would still smell as sweet.’ Apparently, signatures are no longer considered proof of identity in the technology-focused 21st Century,” says Weber. Unfortunately, the chip is not a bulletproof way to prevent fraud, he adds. Online thieves, Weber points out, will still use stolen credit card data to scam retailers in computer-based transactions. “The more organized thieves tend to hack into the computer data of big retailers, banks and other such establishments to gather

credit card info on a big scale. But, some will go after credit details one on one. Such ‘phishermen’ target individuals. Phishing is the term for crooks who try to lure you into giving up your credit card information via email. But you can avoid being the victim of such crimes,” Weber explains. For one thing, don’t open email messages from individuals you don’t know and never open a link they might contain, he warns. That goes for any suspicious messages from banks and credit card companies asking you to update your account info; log on to your account directly to see if your information needs updating. Weber suggests that you also use strong password security in your dealings on the Web. Make up a password that contains at least eight characters including upper and lower case letters and numbers. There are some who use passwords that are so easy to crack that it would be funny if it weren’t so dangerous -- such as the word, password, itself, or the number sequence 123456. Lastly, he advises that you make sure to use the best security software in your computer, systems that are recommended by experts to be able to thwart malicious intrusions that leave you and your computer vulnerable.

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Jill on Money

A few words about alternative investments

Spring is in full swing, and while we’re thinking of renewal and growth, it’s a good time to talk about the world of alternative investments and your money. These vehicles fall outside of the more commonly utilized individual stocks, bonds, mutual and exchange-traded funds and other pre-packaged pools. In general, they are used by large, institutions such as pension funds, endowments, foundations and wealthy (accredited) individuals. The Securities and Exchange Commission defines an accredited investor as anyone who earned income that exceeded $200,000 ($300,000 with a spouse) in each of the prior two years, and reasonably expects the same for the current year, or has a net worth over $1 million, either alone or with a spouse (excluding the value of a primary residence). The SEC’s view is that these investments are risky, so retails investor seeking to put money into one of them better have ample resources and sufficient knowledge. The cost of alternative invest-

ment pools can be steep. In general, there are two levels: two percent of assets under management, plus 20 percent of any upside gains (“two and twenty”). Those high costs often eat into the return. Additionally, alternative investments also carry “liquidity risk,” which means you can’t call the folks running your fund to ask for your money on demand; you are usually locked up for at least a few years. Here are brief explanations of several alternative investments: Hedge funds: Back in the late 1980s, hedge funds occupied a tiny corner of the investment world. They were meant to provide investors with a means to defray - or hedge - some of the risk that they carried in their portfolios with various financial products. Today, hedge funds have become a hodge-podge of different strategies, offering investors a way to differentiate from their more traditional assets. Often touted as “market-beating,” data from Hedge Fund Research showed that last year, these funds gained just 8.5 percent on average, while the S&P 500 Index was up 19.5 percent. Private equity: Investors who want to directly invest in other companies, rather than buying stock, form pools called private equity funds. The goal is to increase the value of the com-

pany either by growing it, by cutting costs or a combination of both. PE firms usually buy the whole company, using some of their own money as well as borrowed money or “leverage,” which can magnify the return on the upside, or the loss on the downside. While the private-equity fund and its investors own the company, they can receive income, but the bigger pay off occurs when the company is sold. A recent example of private equity in the news was Toys-RUs, which filed for bankruptcy last year and never made it out. In 2005, Toys-R-Us sold itself

to private equity firms, which financed the deal with a massive amount of debt. In the end, the debt was too much to bear and the whole enterprise went belly up. Venture capital: If PE firms often like to buy undervalued, established companies, VCs seek to fund the early stages of young companies that need money to grow. The goal is to help the company become large enough to attract the interest of a larger company that would buy it; or to go public. Either event allows the VCs to cash out.

Angel investing: If you are confident in your ability to find a great start-up or private company, you can write a check directly and skip the PE or VC and their fees. Many small companies raise money through a “private placement,” which is a high-risk venture, predicated on the managers’ being able to execute their strategy. Jill Schlesinger is a Certified Financial Planner and a CBS News Business Analyst. She welcomes comments and questions at [email protected].

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The gathering at the Paw Paw Camp shelter included State Representatives Jim Butler (R-Oakwood) and Raj Antani (R-Miamisburg), Hope Taft, former first lady of Ohio 1999-2007, Amy Dingle, Director of Outdoor Connections at Five Rivers MetroParks, Janet Bly, General Manager of the Miami Conservancy District, and Tom Arbor, Statewide Trails Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Hikers Rally for Trails at Hills and Dales MetroPark

By Karen Power May 1 saw a celebrity cast of state legislators, local park leaders, and the Trails Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) who gathered with 60 members of Dayton Hikers at the Paw Paw Shelter in Hills and Dales for a hike and fireside chat about trails. After an invigorating hike through the park, hikers enjoyed hotdogs and smores around a campfire. The evening concluded as park/conservancy leaders updated hikers on trail news and hikers shared their own experiences of the benefit of being on the trail. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of the many ways trails improve the quality of

life. “The best way to preserve, protect, and promote our trails is to get out and hike,” according to Dayton Hiker’s founder Andy Niekamp, Niekamp was invited to speak at the Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus meeting last March and was part of a state capital visit in April to lobby legislators to support hiking trails, where Niekamp invited Butler to become a member of the Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus. This special Dayton Hikers event was designed to help celebrate 2018 as Ohio’s Year of the Trails, a designation proposed by the Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus and currently pending a vote by Ohio’s House. Ohio is leading the nation in

its inception of the newly formed Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus, a bicameral, bipartisan group which seeks to protect, maintain, and connect Ohioans via trails. Ohio has over 5,000 miles of hiking, biking, water, and equestrian trials. The vision of the Caucus is to provide trail opportunities within minutes of most Ohioans. One recent innovation from the Division of Parks and Watercraft is the debut of the interactive, web-based trails map which allows users to search trail locations in Ohio and is equipped with pinpoint location and direction features. The website also includes a calendar of statewide events. It can be found at https://trails.ohiodnr. gov/trails/

Author of What did you do in the War, Sister? recalls WWII resistance at Wright Library event

University of Dayton Professor Dennis Turner will discuss his new book, What Did You Do in the War, Sister? How Catholic Nuns in Belgium Defied and Deceived the Nazis in World War II at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13. The discussion

will focus on the history of German occupied Belgium from 1940 to 1945 and the role Catholic sisters played in resisting the German occupation. Turner will also describe the extraordinary string of events that prompted him to write the book.

Since 1974, Turner has been a Professor of Law at the University Of Dayton School Of Law. During his tenure at the University of Dayton he has served as Assistant Dean, Acting Dean, Director of the Law Clinic and Director of the Legal Profession Program. Turner is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School. He lives in Dayton his wife Kathleen.

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That Day In May celebration features parade, games, car show, pancake breakfast Oakwood’s annual rite of spring, That Day In May, sponsored by Oakwood Rotary, will fill the streets with family fun on Saturday, May 19. The day starts off with the traditional Pancake Breakfast served by Oakwood Rotary from 8-11 a.m. in the Oakwood High School cafeteria. Prospective bidders can browse items up for bid in the

benefit Silent Auction. Gift baskets and other fun fundraisers will be on display and accepting bids from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Oakwood Junior High School cafeteria hallway. The Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by 5K and 10K events beginning at the Oakwood High School stadium at 9 a.m. Runners can register at www. Speedy-feet.com.

That Day in May Schedule

That Day In May, a community festival sponsored by the Oakwood Rotary Club, will be held May 19 in Oakwood. As always, this year’s promises to be packed with fun and events for the whole family.

Saturday, May 19

Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oakwood High School Cafeteria

Silent Auction

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Fun Run 8:30 a.m.

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Begins at Dorothy Lane Market on Shafor Blvd. to Stadium

Battle of the Bands 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oakwood High School Stadium

Games & Rides 12 Noon to 4 p.m.

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Displays, Car Show 12 Noon to 4 p.m. Refreshments & Food

The That Day In May Community Parade will set off at 12 noon along Shafor Boulevard, proceeding to the Oakwood High School stadium. There is no fee to enter the parade and entries will be accepted through May 17. Following the parade there will be games and rides set up on Schantz Avenue, between Dellwood and Spirea, and classic automobiles

will be on display at the That Day In May Car Show from 12 noon to 4 p.m. For music lovers there will be a Battle of the Bands competition in the Oakwood High School Stadium from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Proceeds from That Day in May benefit the Oakwood Rotary Foundation, which supports local charitable groups, school events, and community projects.

Rotary serves up Pancake Breakfast at OHS

The annual Oakwood Rotary Pancake Breakfast, featuring blueberry and regular pancakes along with sausage, bacon, coffee and

juices, will be held in the Oakwood High School cafeteria from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. Tickets may be purchased at the

Oakwood Community Center until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 18. Tickets may also be purchased on the morning of the event.

Games, rides, food cap a fun-filled family day Following the community parade all That Day In May festivities will take place on Schantz Avenue between Dellwood and Spirea and on Dellwood between Shafor

and Schantz. There will be lots of activities for the whole family, including games, rides, a silent auction, displays, a Battle of the Bands, and car show.

Several food trucks will be set up offering a variety of cuisines for festival goers. As always, Oakwood Rotary will be selling their famous Lemon Shake-Ups after the parade.

Historical Society to host Taste of Wine and Cheese

The Oakwood Historical Society will present its annual “A Taste of Wine and Cheese” event from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Long-Romspert Homestead House Museum, located at 1947 Far Hills Ave. in Oakwood. This is the perfect destination for a relaxing evening following the “That Day in May” festivi-

ties. Wine and specialty cheeses, along with other sweet and savory treats, will be served. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours of the home, grounds, and gardens, or just unwind on the front porch while enjoying wine and cheese with neighbors and friends. Tickets for this fundraising event are $25 per person, or two for $45,

in advance or at the door. Advanced tickets are recommended and can be purchased online at www.oakwoodhistory.org or by contacting Linda Pearson 299-3793. Handicapped parking is available, however due to limited space, guests are encouraged to park on side streets, or enjoy a springtime walk.

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The That Day In May Rotary Silent Auction will be held Saturday, May 19. The Silent Auction will take place in the hallway near the Oakwood High School cafeteria and will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organizers says this year’s auction is bigger than ever, with over 95 items up for bid, including more than 25 gift baskets, four rounds

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That Day in May features 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Runs State University basket, an Esther Price gift basket, chocolates, a holiday light installation, tickets to the Victoria Theatre, trout fishing at Spring Run Trout Club, gift certificates from the shops in and around Oakwood, a Warped Wing Brewing gift basket, and gift certificates from several restaurants, including the Oakwood Club and Pine Club.

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critique this year’s international chocolate selection at the OSCA booth. Free samples will be available from 12 noon to 3 p.m., and tasters will rate each one and pick the 2018 Champion Chocolate. Looking for a great way to meet your neighbors? Volunteer

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the option of participating in the That Day In May Parade prior to the show, or simply displaying their rides in the show. Car Show sign-in will be at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Dellwood Avenue and Shafor Boulevard. Parade participants

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That Day in May 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Runs kick off this year’s festivities with the Fun Run starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K and 10K starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. Online registration is available at www. speedy-feet.com. Registration the day of the event begins at 7 a.m. and closes at 8:15 a.m. for the Fun Run and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K and 10K events. All races start at the Oakwood High School, 1200 Far Hills Avenue. The courses are USATF certified. Awards will be presented to the top runners in each age category and to overall winners.

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The That Day In May Rotary Silent Auction will be held Saturday, May 19. The Silent Auction will take place in the hallway near the Oakwood High School cafeteria and will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organizers says this year’s auction is bigger than ever, with over 95 items up for bid, including more than 25 gift baskets, four rounds

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That Day in May features 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Runs State University basket, an Esther Price gift basket, chocolates, a holiday light installation, tickets to the Victoria Theatre, trout fishing at Spring Run Trout Club, gift certificates from the shops in and around Oakwood, a Warped Wing Brewing gift basket, and gift certificates from several restaurants, including the Oakwood Club and Pine Club.

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Tale of Two Symphonies: DPO beckons Bernstein, Miami Valley turns to Tchaikovsky

I could begin this review as “A Tale of Two Symphonies.” I won’t call it that but it is. I can’t equate the great artists of the Dayton Philharmonic with the devoted artists of the Miami Valley Symphony. No equivalence is necessary as both give wonderful concerts and create music to the best of their abilities. The Philharmonic has dedicated this season to mega-conductor Leonard Bernstein and the 100th anniversary of his birth. It has been a great musical adventure and it is not over yet. This month, the concert titled, Bernstein and the New Americans, was not something dreamed up by the publicity department. It was a real opportunity to celebrate our heritage and our future. To me, Leonard Bernstein is a “new American.” I remember, in my college days hearing, on radio, and later TV, this new meteor that dominated the symphonic music scene. Toscanini was still conducting. Bruno Walter, and other greats, were very recent memories and alive on LP records, also a new phenomenon. As a non-musician but music lover, I learned so much from Lennie and his fabled “Young Persons’ Concerts.” He introduced me to Mahler. I am forever in his debt. I take great pride in our own “meteor, “Maestro Neal Gittleman. I remember Maestro Charles Wen-

delkin Wilson describing Neal as the greatest conductor speaking from the podium since Bernstein. I heartily agree. We are also heir to Neal’s excellent programming. He enriches our audiences and the experience of our artists with great music of every genre. This concert was a perfect example of the wide-ranging power of music. Neal began the with a Bernstein tidbit, “A Musical Toast,” in memory of Andre Kostelanetz. Lively, every instrument has a clever voice and phrases of singing assigned to the male voices of the orchestra. Fun, clever but not transcendent. Next, Neil programmed the return of a work by Stella Sung, Signs/Fate of Place. Stella was the Philharmonic’s resident composer for three years, 20132016. During that time she wrote the music for a ballet for Dayton Ballet, an opera for Dayton Opera and several works for the Philharmonic. The world premiere of “Signs” was given by the orchestra. The appeal of this engaging music required another performance for orchestra. The three movements were conceived to be programmatic, a journey with signs to orient and reorient the listener. Stella’s music, I have called it “Sung Sound,” is delicate but with subtle power. She commands the ear and the listener is filled with true beauty and satisfaction. Each movement is colored differently but the overall effect is engagement at the most meaningful level. Next we heard Sean Neukom’s Violin Concerto. A friend and school-mate of our concertmaster, Jessica Hung, Sean admired her

artistry. He dedicated his concerto to Jessica, incorporating her great strengths. The concerto was complex and yet transparent. Jessica was to play passages of consummate beauty, repeating them again and again with delicately elusive changes. Each phrase vibrated with life and beauty. The opening of the first movement was a protracted violin solo accompanied by sharp blasts of the bass drum. A most unusual pairing but an exciting contrast. The orchestra joined Jessica’s continuous fabric of violin magic with strident chords, again an unusual coupling of sounds. Atonalities appeared from every section as stimulations, not as disturbances. The second movement made the violin dance to wonderful rhythms The movement ended with applause and shouts of bravo from the audience. The third movement took the same confrontation and melding of the orchestra and percussion into a paean of excitement. Tim Northcut’s tuba joined the violin as had the bass drum and the result was exciting fun. We knew that the concerto was coming to a close as the bass drum reentered the conversation. The final coda ended almost in silence, but the silence was broken by thunderous applause and enthusiastic shouts. I try to avoid judgmental ratings in my reviews. This concerto deserves to be one of the most exciting and memorable pieces of new music. I long for another hearing and cannot imagine anyone playing this masterwork as well as Jessica Hung. Brava Jessica. Bravo Neal. Bravi to our incredible artists. The concert ended with Ber-

nstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. When I state that Bernstein’s best music is contained in his musical theater creations, this does not denigrate the value and importance of his incredible opus. No one can fail to be moved by the theater presentations of this tragedy of love. Each song and dance is unforgettable. When extracted and arranged into a symphonic score, and when played by such great artists as the Dayton Philharmonic, it becomes a symphony of satisfaction. I was surprised to learn that this was the first performance of this masterpiece in the Philharmonic’s long history. I am glad that this fault has been corrected and hope that it will be corrected again soon. hhh Now, the tale of the other symphony begins. The Miami Valley Symphony, and conductor David Deitrick, undertakes a most ambitious program of concerts season after season. Great variety, popular holiday music is played with the same seriousness and verve as the most challenging symphonic repertoire. They move from strength to strength in their varied and ambitious programs. The final concert of this season was an all-Tchaikovsky program. I had heard the buzz from my many friends in the orchestra that it was to feature an amazing violinist playing the demanding Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. The concert proved that the praise and excitement were well deserved. It opened with four short works – the Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, the “Andante Cantabile” from String Quartet No.1, the

vivacious “Capriccio Italien” and “Mother Ginger” from the Nutcracker. For the “Ginger” the orchestra was joined by members of the MVSO youth strings. These handsome youngsters, with stars in their eyes, took seats along with the symphony artists. The result was wonderful. The soloist for the Violin Concerto was Filip Pogády. Born in Slovakia, he grew up in Austria. Filip is a handsome young man who doubles as a fashion model when not concertizing. He has attracted the attention of such musical luminaries as Pinchas Zukerman and received scholarships to earn degrees from the Manhattan School of Music. He plays orchestral concerts and chamber recitals in the USA and Europe. From the first touch, his violin captured the ear and lifted the orchestra to an amazing performance. The demands of the concerto were met with perfect phrasing and a marvelous mellowness of tone. I cannot explain how his mastery of the instrument and his reverie in the glorious music was so completely transmitted to the audience. The first movement cadenza left us breathless and the movement ended with a standing ovation. The rest of the concerto repeated those magical moments. It was a remarkable and riveting performance. Filip treated the audience to an encore – the essence of Bach. Another standing ovation. I know we will be hearing from this special artist again and again. My hope is that he gives the Dayton Philharmonic audience the same thrilling treat in the very near future.

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The Oakwood High School men’s and women’s senior lacrosse players pose with family and coaches during their respective Senior Night Recognitions.

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Bicycle riding is a fun family activity that the whole family can enjoy, and the City of Oakwood is a great community for bicycle riding. Bicycling can give

riders a new perspective on their environment and their community, and with summer right around the corner the list of bicycle friendly destinations gets even longer. Also,

bike riding is a great form of exercise and has a lot of health benefits. With cycling season upon us, veterans riders can get reacquainted with their bicycles and new riders

can get a start on the summer at the Oakwood ‘Bicycle Extravaganza’ on Saturday, May 12, at E.D. Smith Elementary School in Oakwood. Bring the family, call the neighbors

and come to the Smith Elementary School parking lot to enjoy a morning of bicycling activities. Don’t forget your bikes, helmets See

A limited number of tickets will be given away by The Oakwood Register on a first come, first served basis. Please stop by the office at 435 Patterson Rd., Dayton, OH 45419 from 9am-5pm. Tickets will be available starting Monday, May 14!

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Lax Jacks to face Wyoming, Columbus Academy Facing the toughest part of the season’s schedule during the past week, the Jacks fell to three teams highly ranked in the Ohio RPI rankings. Oakwood hosted 7-1 Alter on May 4 and got off to a fast start behind two goals from senior Ben Marquis, while the Jacks’ defense shutout the Knights in the first quarter. Alter erupted for three quick scores in a one-minute span midway through the second quarter before senior captain Matt Sanford scored for Oakwood, evening the score at 3-3. The Jacks gave up two more goals in the quarter, including one with just one second left, and trailed 5-3 at the half as the Knights won all but one face-off in the period. The Jacks’ defense had a strong third quarter, again shutting out the Knights and forcing turnovers on several clearing chances. Junior Jack Armstrong had the Jacks’ lone goal in the quarter to cut the lead to 5-4. But Alter’s offense came alive in the fourth quarter, scoring the first four goals in the period before junior captain Josh Amongero scored. Alter’s defense played a key role in the final quarter, forcing turnovers in key scoring situations, and the Knights won all six faceoffs to help secure the 9-5 victory. Sanford and Amongero each had an assist in the game and senior captain Freeman Whitaker made nine saves. The following night OHS hosted Summit Country Day who came into the contest averaging 10 goals per game. The Silver Knights’ offense quickly took control of the game, scoring twice in the opening minutes and then added four more goals sandwiched around a single Oakwood goal from Amongero. Leading 6-1 after one quarter, Summit erupted for five more goals and led 11-1 at the half. With the Silver Knights13-1 early in the third quarter, Oakwood ended the

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Oakwood quad captain Matthew Sanford (4) celebrates a goal against Alter with a body bump with fellow senior Benjamin Marquis (12). Oakwood lost 5-9 to Alter on Senior Recognition Night.

23-minute scoring drought with two goals from Sanford and one from Marquis. Sophomore Ian Powers scored his first goal of the year in the fourth quarter. Sanford and junior Jackson Mescher each recorded one assist and Whitaker made seven saves but it wasn’t enough and the Jacks lost 15-5. On May 7, the Jacks played at Division 1 Lebanon. Despite playing without three defensive starters, Oakwood surprised the Warriors and completely controlled the opening quarter. Senior Sam Delatore, juniors Carter Winch and Josh Leasure, and freshman Will Schumacher, seeing his first extended action in a varsity game, anchored the defense and repeatedly deflected shots. The group was able to force turnovers which enabled the Jacks to take a 2-0 lead after one quarter with goals by Marquis and Amongero. The Warriors responded and controlled the second quarter, wining all the face-offs and turning Oakwood over on five of eight clearing chances while finding the back of the net on three late goals to

take a 3-2 lead at the half. Lebanon scored twice in the third quarter and Oakwood got a goal from Sanford on an assist from junior Rodney Jones to keep the Jacks within striking distance. Oakwood’s defense, showing fatigue due to missing players, surrendered three goals to the Warriors midway through the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. The Jacks had few scoring chances in the final quarter but failed to clear the ball on four of five chances and lost six of seven face-offs. Amongero scored his second goal late in the quarter and the Jacks fell 10-4. Whitaker had a great game, making 15 saves, several of which were just outside the crease. Delatore had a team best six ground balls and as many forced turnovers to go along with a handful of successful clears. The OHS boys’ varsity lacrosse team plays its final regular season game May 11 at Lane Stadium against Wyoming. The team will then host Columbus Academy in a first-round state tournament game on May 14.

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Jacks baseball claims 3rd straight SWBL title with dramatic comeback win

The Oakwood High School baseball team took a nine-game winning streak and another SWBL Southwestern Division title into tournament play this week. The Jacks upended Monroe in a wild 17-13 decision last Wednesday on Senior Night, overcoming a 9-0 first-inning deficit in front of a raucous crowd at the OHS field. “Overcoming a 9-0 deficit on Senior Night really showed me that we have some strong-willed kids and they proved they have character,” Jacks coach Chuck Freeman said. The victory gave Oakwood a 9-3 record in conference play and completed a sweep of Monroe, which began last week with just one league loss. Brookville defeated Monroe on Saturday to give the Jacks the outright title for the second straight season. Oakwood shared the conference crown in 2016. The emotional win over Monroe

featured a seven-run bottom of the first, which cut the Hornets’ lead to 9-7. Oakwood, which got at least one base hit from every player in the nine-man batting order, chipped away and tied the game at 11-11 on a Connor Morris sacrifice fly in the third. The Jacks seized the momentum with two long balls in the bottom of the fourth. First, senior center fielder Alex Neff hit a towering shot to right field, which landed in the pitcher’s circle on the adjacent softball diamond, about 400 feet away. Neff’s sister, Kylie, happened to be pitching in the softball game, which was momentarily interrupted as Monroe’s right fielder retrieved the baseball. On the game’s next pitch, senior Jake Kollars sent a home run over the fence in left-center field, giving the Jacks a 15-11 cushion. It was Kollars’ second homer of the day.

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After the last out on Senior Recognition Day, the team celebrated their third SWBL baseball title.

Oakwood held on behind strong pitching from reliever Zach Brennaman, who notched the victory. “Winning the SWBL for the third straight year is just an outstanding accomplishment for all the guys --

and especially the seniors,” Freeman said. It was quite a climb back for Oakwood, which sat at 4-3 in SWBL action after a loss to Brookville on April 19. The Jacks responded like champions, closing out their league

schedule with five straight wins, scoring more than 10 runs in every victory. Oakwood, which was began this week with an overall record of 16-8, followed up the Monroe win by See Jacks on page 22 u

Lady Lax Jacks end season with a winning record

The Lady Lax Jacks are wrapping up the first season as an official Oakwood High School varsity sport by posting a winning record for the first time in the team’s fouryear existence. The team began last week with a 16-7 loss to Chaminade Julienne. Sophomore Anna Millard had a hat trick in the game, with scoring also coming from senior captains Milly Prout and Caroline Conrath, junior captain Taylor Shineman and sophomore Clara Minardi. Oakwood then faced Bellbrook Wednesday, May 2, and again were on the losing end, despite fighting back from a four-goal deficit. Shineman scored five goals, while

sophomore Lily McCloskey had three, Conrath had one goal and two assists, and Prout and Minardi each had an assist. Sophomore Gina Powers had an outstanding day in goal with 12 saves in the 11-9 loss. The highlight of the week was at Miami Valley School Friday, May 4 as OHS honored seven seniors, five of whom were part of the first-ever female lacrosse team at OHS. That brave first five were midfielder Prout, attackers Claire MacDonald and Martie McCarthy, and defenders Sara Pierce and Ava Millard. Seniors Julia Rubino and Conrath joined the team as sophomores. All seven girls helped

make Oakwood girls’ varsity lacrosse a reality, so it was fitting all seven, even the two defenders, scored on senior night. McCarthy started off the night scoring in the first 18 seconds of the game. Before the first half ended, each Oakwood senior midfielder and attack had scored a goal and OHS was up 10-0. In the second half, Ava Millard, who had the chance to play offense, scored quickly then switched places with fellow defender Pierce. Pierce appeared to have scored after dodging an MVS player, only to have the goal waved off for an MVS penalty. Pierce successfully converted the See Lady lax on page 22 u

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Senior Martie McCarthy races down the sideline in front of the Miami Valley bench to start a counterattack as Oakwood defeated Miami Valley School 14-3.

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Oakwood Sophomore Ryan Mueller qualified for finals with a time of 23.80 in the 200-meter dash at the Fairmont Track & Field Invitational.

Jills 4th at Firebird Invitational; Jacks finish 10th

The Oakwood High School girls’ track team placed fourth out of 16 teams at the Fairmont Firebird Invitational held May 3-4. Two OHS girls made it to the top of the winners’ podium. Carleigh Crowl won the high jump, clearing 5 feet, 3 inches. In the 1600-meter run, Elizabeth Vaughn won the race in a time of 5:23.34. Lily Michael also placed in the 1600-meter, fin-

ishing third with a time of 5:29.61. In the 300-meter hurdles, Olivia Caplette placed second, finishing in 46.92. Valerie Gurevich was third in the pole vault, clearing 10 feet. In the 800-meter, Mary Kidwell was third with a time of 2:25.98. The 4-by-800 relay team of Michael, Elizabeth Grant, Vaughn and Kidwell were third in a time of 10:08.59. The team of Lily

Eifert, Kidwell, Caplette and Emily Worley placed third in the 4-by-400 in 4:10.13. The Oakwood boys finished 10th out of 16 teams. In the 4-by800 relay, Will Janning, Dolan Johnson, Kyle Lethander and Sam Munro placed second, finishing in 8:19.24. Lethander also placed third in the 800-meter with a time of 2:03.05.

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The 18th Annual Oakwood Lumberjacks Youth Boys Basketball Camp will be held Monday, June 11, through Thursday, June 14, at E.D. Smith Elementary School in Oakwood.

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APRIL 22 Citations

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Joseph A. Marchese, speeding Rayford L. Gardner Jr., driving under suspension, no driver’s license Barbara J. McCartney, speeding Donna M. Frazer, non-stop red light

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Gwendolyn Allen, marked lanes Steven A. Waker, leaving the scene of an accident, stopping at stop sign, failure to control Michael R. Biron, speeding

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May 9, 2018 THE OAKWOOD REGISTER Technology has changed the way we consume information, and it’s changing the way kids and adults learn. Even though Dayton is getting all new libraries that we also pay for, libraries are no longer a prerequisite to learning. There are lots of subjects offered online as an alternative to showing up to high school every day. Colleges and universities have created entirely new business models by offering undergraduate and graduate degrees online. What will education look like in 20 years, and do we know enough today to safely make that bet? I’d suggest that we don’t have a clue! Is it time to overhaul our school funding model? Lange School, Lane Stadium, a $1 million donation for technology infrastructure from an Oakwood grad several years ago, and new stadium lighting at Mack Hummon Stadium three decades ago are good examples of generous companies, patrons and alumni stepping forward to make a difference. At the February meeting, Kyle Ramey said that there was real interest from folks to donate to the cause of improving the schools. How much are we talking about, and what private fundraising opportunities exist? How about naming rights? Can the Oakwood Schools Foundation act as a conduit for donors to make tax-free contributions? There are tons of private foundations nationwide. Will any of them fund rooms, technology or a performing arts center? Hospitals are paying naming rights for sta-

diums and gymnasiums. Buildings on college campuses and private schools are emblazoned with private donors’ names. Wouldn’t it make sense to layout all options on the table, determine priorities, set a funding goal, and make any improvement effort a public-private initiative? Think like a startup For me, regardless of the direction the school district goes, it comes down to how can we do more with what we have that is equal to or less of a burden on property owners. It’s easy to do more with more. That’s a fool’s errand! I’ve started a few companies. It’s always a struggle to make something happen with limited funds and resources, but that is generally when the most creative ideas surface. Nobody will ever fault you for being lean and resourceful, but you’ll get slaughtered if you’re fat and greedy. I would encourage district officials to act like a startup. Get lean and resourceful and make sound decisions that will benefit the entire community. You have awoken the community with your Grand Plan; now it’s time to engage and include the community in the conversation to create your Best Plan. Don’t be afraid to do nothing for a while. This plan is too much for a lot of people to digest. It’s big, it’s bold and it’s expensive. It’s not the best you can do. But it’s a start! Johnathan Skardon OHS Class of 1985 Father of Kate (’15), Emily (’17) and Peter (’23)

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u Letters from page 2 basement on Ridgewood Avenue. Our property taxes were $3,600 annually, exactly double what we paid for our comparably sized home in Kettering. When we moved to Tennessee in August 2008, our Oakwood taxes had doubled to $7,300 (disclosure: we added nearly 2,000 square feet of living area). Today, taxes on the Ridgewood property are up 78 percent from 2008 to about $13,000. That’s a staggering $1,083 per month! Living in the Franklin house for the past 10 years would have cost us $16,855 in property taxes while living in the same Ridgewood house would have cost us $101,500. Had we stayed put in the same house in Franklin, we would have pocketed an astounding $84,645. Who wouldn’t benefit from an extra $8,500 a year to save for retirement, defray college costs, or go on vacation? As Oakwood School Board president Todd Dewell recently pointed out in The Oakwood Register, that’s not how Ohio’s school funding system works. The onus is on each school district to fund its city schools. And that’s our dilemma! Do we or don’t we support a $50 to $100-plus million school renovation plan that seemingly came out of nowhere? Here’s why I believe it’s time to hit the pause button, and rewind the planning process. Spending $300,000 on engineering studies and architectural renderings without engaging the community in preliminary talks seems like a serious blunder and a missed opportunity by school board members and administrators. If there’s a silver lining, these studies provide a framework of what could be, and they showcase what the district might get for $50 to $100 million. My chief concern is that before we enter into serious discussions about parting with any more money, we first address nearly four decades of levies that have contributed to high property taxes, and we discuss the validity of those levies as it relates to any proposed improvements. Building costs have been discussed in 2018 dollars. Steel and aluminum prices are rising. Transportation costs are increasing. Interest rates are creeping up. What happens if estimates are off by 10, 20 or 30 percent? How much is it going to cost to operate any new and improved facilities in terms of personnel, furniture, equipment, technology, ongoing maintenance, utilities and insurance? Would operating expenses go up or down as a result of adding new, more efficient facilities? What additional levies will the school board propose in the next 3-21 years and what are the proposed costs based on projected and historic measures? The last addition to the schools was barely a decade ago. Would it make sense to pick a few projects that are most pressing and beneficial for students, and let future generations of school leaders and parents figure out what is the best use of their money at a later date?

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The Boomer List: Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders 9am-5pm Exhibition of 19 large-format portraits of some of the most fascinating members of the baby boom generation – one born each year of the baby boom, from 1946-1964. Subjects include Billy Joel, Erin Brockovich and more. Exhibit also includes a three-panel timeline featuring some of the top news events and pop culture moments that defined the boomer generation. Sponsored by the Newseum and AARP. Thru 6/17. Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield 325-4673 www.springfieldart.net Classic Guitar Concert 7pm Join guitarist Ashley Nalley from the University of Kentucky as he brings his vast experience to the library. Often performing with a set of visuals, Nalley shares his classical music in an enjoyable and unique way. Wright Memorial Library, 1776 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood 294-7171 Edge Performance: Woodwind Quintet 7:30pm Fine art projected onto the big screen an exquisitely paired with beautiful woodwind music. The Plaza Theatre, 33 S. Main St., Miamisburg Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End 8pm Human Race Theatre Company presents Dayton’s own Bombeck in this touching one-woman comedy proving that “if you can’t make it better, you can laugh at it.” 60 minutes, no intermission. All seats $25. Thru May. Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center, 116 N. Jefferson St., Dayton 228-3630

5/11 Friday

The Boomer List: Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders 9am-5pm (See 5/10) Urban Landscapes 11am-6pm Ray Hassard and Marlene Steele use pastels and oils to demonstrate the stark shapes of machines and buildings and the ever changing cityscapes of the Midwest. Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St., Dayton 224-3822 Summer Music Series Kick Off 6pm Featuring Cryin’ Out Loud. The Greene, 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek Ladies Rock Dayton 4-Mile Run/Walk 6:30pm

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The Boomer List: Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders 9am-5pm (See 5/10) Big Rig Gig 10am Check out big vehicles from around town. Honk the horn of a fire truck, shift gears in a tractor or push buttons in a squad car. Donations of school supplies accepted for students in need. Oak Grove Park, 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville Farm Baby Fest 10am-5pm Enjoy a full day of baby animals, farm adventures, great food and old fashioned fun! Live demonstrations of blacksmithing, beekeeping, dog training, butter making and duck herding. Live musical performances by Duck Tails, Chris Rowlands and more. $10 per car. Aullwood’s Farm Discovery Center, 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton 890-7360 Yoga in the Park 10am All ages workout lead by Tony Reynolds of Speakeasy Yoga. Wear comfortable clothes, bring your own mat and water. RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton 275-7275 Urban Landscapes 1am-6pm (See 5/11) The Who’s Tommy 8pm Jeans ‘n Classics guest rock ensemble and the Dayton Philharmonic perform The Who’s rock opera masterpiece. Schuster Center, 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton 228-3630 Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End 8pm (See 5/10)

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Mother’s Day Brunch 11am and 1pm Scrumptious brunch buffet. Reservations recommended. Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park, North, Dayton 223-5277 The Boomer List: Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders 12:30-4:30pm (See 5/10) What Did You Do in the War Sister? 2pm Join Professor Dennis Turner as he talks about his new book featuring the heroic actions of Catholic nuns in Belgium during WWII. Wright Memorial

Library, 1776 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood 294-7171 Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End 2pm (See 5/10) Bach Society Concert: Romantic Connections 4pm Romanticism gave rise to some of history’s greatest composers. Concert includes Brahm’s Alto Rhapsody and Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer. Kettering Adventists Church, 3939 Stonebridge Rd., Kettering 294-2224

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Music at Lunch is Back! 11:30-1:30pm Take your break along the river with acoustic music Monday-Friday through September. RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton 2757275 B-17s at Grimes 12-5pm Collection of B-17s on display, including movie double of the Memphis Belle and more. Ride reservations available at www.yankeeairmuseum.org Grimes Field Urbana Municipal Airport, 1636 N. Main St., Rt. 68, Urbana Burger & Beer Night 5-9pm Take the night off from cooking and go for a burger with your choice of toppings and one pint of craft beer on tap! $10. Dorothy Lane Market, 2710 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood 299-3561

5/15 Tuesday

B-17s at Grimes 9am-5pm (See 5/14) Music at Lunch 11:30-1:30 (See 5/7) Backpacking On-Trail Skills Course 6-8pm 2 hours of a fun evening course hiking and participating in multiple hands on outdoor skills including water treatment, campsite set up, back country cooking and more. Great Miami Outfitters, 101 E. Alex-Bell Rd., Dayton www. greatmiamioutfitters.com

5/16 Wednesday

The Boomer List: Photographs by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders 9am-5pm (See 5/10) Discovery Stroll 10am Explore nature with MetroPark volunteers and other curious adults. Hills & Dales MetroPark, 100 Deep Hollow Rd., Kettering 275-7275 Music at Lunch 11:30-1:30 (See 5/7)

u Riders from page 16 and safety gear. K & G Bike Shop personnel will be on hand to help with minor repairs and adjustments, and Oakwood Public Safety Officers will be registering bicycles. The Dayton Cycling Club will help adjust helmets and demonstrate safe-cycling techniques and

etiquette. They will also lead a family fun ride, along with Oakwood safety officers, to Orchardly Park and back to the Smith parking lot. Safe, proper riding techniques will be emphasized and followed. Everyone, both children and adults, must wear helmets to participate in the ride. A limited supply of helmets will be available.

Bicycle maintenance, registration and helmet adjustments will be offered from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Smith parking lot, followed by the Family Fun Ride from 11 a.m. to 12 noon; the ride will leave the parking lot at 11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date is Sat., June 2.

u Jacks from page 18 defeated Chaminade Julienne 10-8 on Thursday. CJ is the No. 2 seed in the Dayton 2 Division II sectional; Oakwood is the No. 3 seed. The Jacks ran their overall winning streak to nine games with a 5-3 win over Alter at home on Saturday. Oakwood started this week by

playing CJ at the UD baseball stadium on Monday before opening tournament play at home against Dunbar on Tuesday. A win in that game would move the Jacks into a second-round game at home Thursday against a solid Greenville squad. That game will serve as the finale on the field for six Jacks seniors:

Neff, Kollars, Morris, Joe Crowl, Kaes Drumheller and Brian Erbe. “The team has definitely come together and is playing very well,” Freeman said. “Our next goal is to win a few tournament games and see what else we can do in 2018. It has been a great season and can only get better.”

u Lady Lax from page 18 free position shot, scoring her first high school goal. The Lady Lax Jacks won 14-3. Oakwood then turned around and took on Madeira at Lane Stadium Saturday, May 5. The game was tied 4-4 at half, but the Oakwood defense shut out Madeira in the second half to come away with the 8-4 win. Anna Millard powered the offense with four goals, two controlled draws, four ground balls and one caused turnover. Shineman was right behind her with three goals, four ground balls and four caused turnovers. Rubino also scored for Oakwood,

controlled one draw and controlled two ground balls. Conrath controlled three draws and five ground balls and Minardi had two draw controls and five ground balls. On defense, OHS limited Madeira’s shots on goal and controlled the ball. Ava Millard had one ground ball and caused one turnover, Pierce and Sophie Eviston each had two ground balls, Jaelynn Nelson-Mays had two ground balls and caused two turnovers. McCarthy and McCloskey each scooped three ground balls, and sophomore Ashley Pham, getting some varsity minutes because of injured players, controlled one

draw and three ground balls, and caused a turnover. Powers had an amazing 78 percent save rate. The victory cemented Oakwood’s seeding for the playoffs and earned the Lady Lax Jacks the right to host Oakwood’s first ever girls’ lacrosse playoff game on the strength of a 12-4 record. Oakwood will need to solve its CJ woes, as the girls are scheduled to play the Eagles in the first round, tentatively set for May 16. The girls will head into tournament action next week. Tomorrow, the girls welcome Lakota East to Lane Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. contest.

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