The McKinney School junior high sports program encourages athletes interested in participating in either the football or the cross country teams to join in now.

An artist’s inspiration can come from anywhere — the angelic face of a sleeping child, a vibrant color from a neighbor’s garden, or perhaps the unique perspective of a somersaulting motorcyclist after connecting head-on with an oncoming car.

All parents/guardians of prospective McKinney School and Yellow Springs High School football players are asked to attend a meeting with the coaches on Friday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m., at the high school.

The Miami Valley Warriors “semi-pro” football team has a few openings for football coaches. Previous coaching experience and football knowledge is preferred.

Velma R. Duvall died of heart failure in Springfield Community Hospital on Wednesday morning, July 30. She was 90. Velma was born on Nov. 4, 1917, in Imogene, Minn.

Yellow Springs High School and McKinney School cross country, a good sport for fitness, fun and the competition of friendly rivalries, will begin its fall season on Monday, Aug. 4.

Yellow Springs High School and McKinney School will begin volleyball practice at Mills Lawn School on Monday, Aug. 4. Grades nine through 12 will have practice from 3:30 to 5:30 with grades seven and eight to practice from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Pirates maintained their season-long lead during the final week of play to win the Minor League regular season championship with a 13–1 record. The team narrowly escaped a strong Reds team during the post-season tournament last week before going on to defeat the second-place Indians for the post-season crown.

While the Pirates still dominate league standings, the Indians have reclaimed second place by overtaking the Yankees to start the final week of the season.

Charles Theodore Christophe(r) of Yellow Springs died on July 13. He was 90. He was born on July 28, 1917, in Montrose, La., the son of Willie George and Teresa (Mullon) Christophe(r), who were cotton farmers.