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29 YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS The GUIDE to YELLOW SPRINGS 2019 – 20 Local Winery • Appetizers Live Music • Private Parties Wine Slushies • Wine Tastings MERLOT CRANBERRY MOSCATO RIESLING CAYUGA BLACKBERRY SANGIOVESE VIDAL PINOT CHARDONNAY CABERNET RASPBERRY www.brandeberrywinery.com 937-767-9103 • 5118 W Jackson Rd, Enon Full Service Florist • Teleflora Daily Specials • Children’s Books Personalized Service • Unique Gifts Your Downtown Florist & Gift Shop www.glengardengifts.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK M.–Th. 10 – 6; Fri. 10 – 7; Sa. 10 –6; Su. 12–5 239 Xenia Ave. 767-1658 or 1-800-248-1658 GRINNELL MILL FOUNDATION CONTAC T: Chris Mucher, 767‑1391 WE B : miamitownship.net The Grinnell Mill foundation is a non- profit foundation comprising Miami Town- ship, Glen Helen and the Yellow Springs Historical Society. Its purpose is the pres- ervation and promotion of the historical and educationally valuable Grinnell Mill located at 3536 Bryan Park Road. For more information, visit miamitownship.net . JAMES A. MCKEE ASSOCIATION CONTAC T: Karen McKee, president, 767‑4641; Paul Abendroth, vice‑president, 767‑1678; Peggy Erskine, treasurer, 767‑7856 WEB: www.45387.org ; www. facebook.com/James ‑A‑McKee‑ Association‑284986248585882 The James A. McKee Association, or JAMA, aka Jim’s Group, formerly known as the Yellow Springs Men’s Group, is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit civic organization that was organized in 1994 by the late James A. McKee, former police chief of Yellow Springs, who for more than three decades was affectionately known to many villagers as simply “Chief.” The goal of the association is to encourage volunteer- ism that helps build and strengthen the Yel- low Springs community. Programs hosted by the organization include research, public information forums, and educational and charitable projects. Monthly “Community Conversations” about key elements of com- munity life are led by guest speakers, and are free and open to the public. To promote the value of community par- ticipation and leadership, the association sponsors the annual “Founders Award” in recognition of an individual or group — nominated by villagers — for their sig- nificant volunteer contributions to the com- munity. The James A. McKee Scholarship is awarded annually to deserving Yellow Springs high school graduates who have demonstrated notable academic achieve- ment and leadership skills while overcom- ing adverse disadvantages throughout their high school career. “Candidates Night” provides the opportunity for community members to meet all of the candidates who are running for local office, and to learn more about their qualifications and plans for suppor ting the interests of Yellow Springs’ residents. Special projects sponsored by the associ- ation include “The Cost-Of-Living Report,” “The Local Communications Network Study” and “The Community Information Project.” The James A. McKee Association is a member of the Yellow Springs Nonprof- it Network and the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce. In collaboration with other local and nonprofit organizations, the James A. McKee Association helps support the an- nual Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Con- test, The Odd Fellows Fireworks Celebra- tion and many of the activities sponsored by The 365 Project. JAMA welcomes all Yellow Springs and Miami Township residents to join the asso- ciation and help enhance the quality of life throughout our community. LA LECHE LEAGUE CONTAC T: Laura Ann Ellison, 767‑1097 or 708‑6392; Sylvia Ann Ellison, 708‑6252 EMA I L : ellisonla@mindspring.com ; sylvia. ellison@wright.edu WE B : www.llli.org Mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies will find encouragement and informa- tion from La Leche League International. La Leche League leaders are available by phone 24 hours a day. Leaders are available for private consultation, home visits and hospital visits. La Leche League is a mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group. La Leche League leaders are accredited through La Leche League International. Leaders stay informed of current medical research and best practice. Leaders encourage the shar- ing of personal experiences from mother to mother. MASONIC LODGE CONTAC T: Don Lewis, 937‑901‑6211 WE B : www.yellowsprings421.org The Yellow Springs Masonic Lodge was chartered in 1868. Its mission is to provide a fraternal brotherhood that supports the principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. Masonry is a place where one can find un- limited opportunities to acquire leadership experience, self-development and personal growth while enjoying fellowship and service to the community. McKINNEY/YSHS PTO EMA I L : yshspto@gmail.com All parents/guardians of students attend- ing the McKinney School or YSHS will be considered members of the PTO. There are no membership dues. The PTO meets monthly; the regular meeting time will be announced at the beginning of the school year. Discus- sion, speakers and events are planned to strengthen the community and develop parent and educational success. For addi- tional information, email yshspto@gmail. com. MILLS LAWN PTO CONTAC T: Lauren Mikesell, president EMA I L : laurenemikesell@gmail.com WE B : www.millslawnpto.com ; www.facebook. com/MillsLawnPTO The Mills Lawn Parent Teacher Organi- zation (PTO) is a volunteer organization that strives to support students, families and teachers in the educational process by providing educational enrichment pro- grams and services, as well as social activi- ties for the Mills Lawn Elementary School community. The PTO sponsors fundraising events to pay for these activities, programs and services. MORGAN FAMILY FOUNDATION CONTAC T: Lori M. Kuhn, executive director, 767‑9208 EMA I L : info@morganfamilyfdn.org WE B : www.morganfamilyfdn.org The Morgan Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and funded in December 2003 by Lee and Vicki Morgan. The foundation COMMUN I TY ORGAN I ZAT IONS Continued on page 30 believes in: • building stronger, more inclusive communities; • broadening horizons and inspiring ac- tion through the power of education and experiential learning. The foundation awards grants to public charitable organizations that primarily serve Yellow Springs and St. Cloud, Minn. In addition, other communities and organi- zations that are supported by board and family members may receive grants from time to time. NAMI OF CLARK, GREENE & MADISON COUNTIES EMA I L : info@namicgm.org WE B : www.namicgm.org NAMI Clark, Greene and Madison Coun- ties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization of- fering support, education and advocacy for persons living with mental illness and their families, friends and caregivers. Learn more at www.namicgm.org. We are a local branch of our national NAMI affiliate. We fight against the stigma often associated with mental illness through community outreach and educational programs. We advocate for beneficial change in the cur- rent mental health system, both locally and throughout the State of Ohio. NAMI Connection Recover y Suppor t Group is a free and ongoing recovery sup- port group for adults with mental illness. Participants can safely and confidentially talk about their mental illness, learn new coping skills and find hope for a realis- tic future. Meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m., at the John Bryan Center, rooms A and B, located at 100 Dayton St. in Yellow Springs. NAMI Family Support Group is a free and ongoing support group for family and friends of individuals who live with mental illness. Participants share their experi- ences and offer mutual encouragement. Meetings are held the second Thursdays of each month, from 7–8:30 p.m., at the John Bryan Center, rooms A and B. Con- tact Kathryn Hitchcock, 937-322-5600 or 937-873-2220. For more information about NAMI or to find out about special events, educational programs, support groups, and how to help with our mission, contact us as listed above. In case of any medical emergency, dial 911. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS CONTAC T: Helpline 937‑505‑0705, 800‑587‑4232 WE B : www.fiveriversna.org Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship for achieving recovery from addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs. The program has found that one addict helping another works to achieve that, when all else fails. An open meeting is held in the basement of the Yellow Springs Methodist Church on Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. ODD FELLOWS CONTAC T: 937‑878‑7871 (home), 937‑607‑8115 (cell) EMA I L : ysoddfellows@gmail.com The Yellow Springs Lodge of the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows dates back to 1855. Odd Fellows follow the precept to “visit the sick, bury the dead and educate the orphan.” The lodge sponsors annual scholarships for Yellow Springs graduting seniors and con- tributes to charitable organizations. Recent activities include sponsorship of the Fourth of July parade and Fourth of July fireworks at Gaunt Park, road cleanup, park maintenance, Street Fair participation, Art Stroll and vari- ous fun activities. IOOF Lodge #279 meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Lodge Hall, located at 261 Xe- nia Ave., beginning with a social hour at 6:15 p.m. Men and women over the age of 16 are welcome to join.