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Owner of 3 Area Bowling Alleys Receives National Recognition

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Joseph Poelking of Springboro, Ohio, were selected by the United States Bowling Congress Board of Directors to receive USBC National Recognition Awards.

Poelking is the owner of  three centers in the Dayton, Ohio, area – Poelking Lanes South, Poelking Woodman Lanes and Poelking Lanes. His centers are home to 33 adult leagues and 11 youth leagues that support more than 1,800 USBC members.

“I am very honored to receive this award,” Poelking said. “I know this comes from those people that I work with and for, and I’m proud to serve those in the bowling industry and my community. In looking at the list of past recipients, I found I know many of them, and I feel humbled and truly honored to join this elite group of bowling proprietors.”

Named the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) Proprietor of the Year for the state of Ohio in 2013, he has served on the BPAA board, did two separate terms as president of  the BPA of Greater Dayton, and currently serves on the Strike Ten Entertainment board. He has been the state president and executive board chairman of the Bowling Centers Association of Ohio (BCAO).

He was inducted into the Ohio Bowling Council Hall of Fame for meritorious service in 2017 and received the BCAO Hall of Fame Meritorious Service Medal in 2012. His centers have hosted many local and state events and will host the Intercollegiate Team and Singles Championships in April.

The National Recognition Awards will be presented during the 2019 USBC Convention and Annual Meeting, set for April 29-May 2 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Netflix Acquiring Julia Reichert & Steve Bognar’s ‘American Factory’ Documentary

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Word is leaking out from Deadline.com that  Netflix is negotiating a deal to acquire the world rights to the documentary that premiered last Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah.

Directed by Yellow Springs residents Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, the documentary can be considered a follow up to their 2009 film The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant, which followed the final days of the GM factory — the same space that now houses Fuyao. In 2009, that film received  an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary (Short Subject).

“American Factory” follows a Chinese billionaire opened a Fuyao factory in a shuttered General Motors plant in Dayton, Ohio. For thousands of locals, the arrival of this multinational car-glass manufacturer meant regaining their jobs—and dignity—after the recession left them high and dry. American Factory takes us inside the facility to observe what happens when workers from profoundly different cultures collide.

At first, the culture clash is humorous. Transplanted Chinese workers attend trainings on dealing with their peculiarly casual and “chatty” American counterparts. But tensions mount. Slack safety standards and meager wages ignite serious doubts among the American rank and file. Low productivity and talk of unionization trigger a cascade of controls from Chinese management. Meanwhile, something ominous—the specter of job loss from automation—looms.

With precision and astonishing access, directors Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar capture every key moment in this high-stakes intercultural chess game, revealing how American and Chinese workers view themselves within systems of authority. What results is an epic masterwork about the future of American labor and Chinese economic dominance, all within the confines of a factory in Ohio.

The film was financed by Participant Media and is produced by Bognar, Reichert, Jeff Reichert and Julie Parker Benello. The co-producers are Mijie Li and Yiqian Zhang, with Jeff Skoll and Diane Weyermann the exec producers.

 

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Centerville’s Frostbite 5

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This course starts at Centerville High School, winds through the residential neighborhood southwest of the school, and then returns and finishes behind Centerville High School.  The 4-mile walk course excludes the 1-mile Cable Court loop in the third mile and continues straight to Gracewood Drive.

Omega Music T-Shirt Design Contest!

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Calling all creative minds! We need your help designing a new Omega Music t-shirt. The winning design will receive $200 cash!

To enter to the contest, just follow these 3 steps:

1) Create a design

2) Pick a shirt color and a print color

3) Submit your design to [email protected]

Official Contest Rules

  1. All entries must be original creations of the contestant that incorporates the Omega Music brand (ie. name or logo) into the design, has never been published, and does not contain profanity, trademarks, logos, or copyrighted works of any other person or business.
  2. The winning design will remain property of Omega Music LLC, and will not be returned to you. Omega Music may use the winning design at any time after the contest. The winning designer may display their own design in a portfolio or personal collection, but may not sell or reproduce the design for any other purpose once submitted to the contest.
  3. A panel of judges representing Omega Muisc will choose the top submissions. The top submissions may be put out to a public vote soon after the submission deadline.
  4. The entries must be received online by 11:59 PM on February 6, 2019.
  1. FORM OF ENTRIES:

  • The entry should be accompanied by your name and contact information

  • The entry may be any of the following file formats: .JPG, .PDF, .PNG

  • The Omega Music name should be incorporated into the design

  • The final design must not contain more than two (2) colors.

Big News About WYSO’s Future!

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In a letter released by station General Manager Neenah Ellis today:

WYSO will soon become an independent, community-owned radio station!

Antioch College owns our license, as you know, and they will soon give WYSO its independence so that both organizations can pursue their unique missions.

Working together with Antioch College, WYSO has raised almost $3.5 million in the community to reimburse the College for its investment in our license and operations. When we hit that number–soon, we hope–and once the FCC approves the transaction, the transfer of management will take place.

WYSO will be owned and operated by a new non-profit organization.

Antioch College has stewarded WYSO with care for 61 years. We are so proud of that history, and happily, Antioch College students will continue to learn media skills here once we’re independent.

Antioch College President Tom Manley calls this  a “win for the community, for the College and for WYSO.”  I agree completely.

Thanks to your support, WYSO is able to stand on its own financially. Once we’re independent, we’ll be more nimble, focused, and responsive to the needs of our listeners all over the region.

Neenah Ellis, WYSO GM

The WYSO founders always intended that one day the station would belong to the community. That day is almost here!

Thank you for everything you have done to keep WYSO strong.
You have helped to create a strong, responsive radio station for future generations.

Onward and upward,

Neenah Ellis
WYSO General Manager

Family Owned Eatery to Release House-Made Marinara

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Giovanni’s Italian Restaurante will be holding a special one-night event, Will You Marinara Me? Giovanni’s Marinara Release and Dinner, on February 11th beginning at 5:30 PM. This marinara filled event will feature several dishes all using Giovianni’s House-Made Marinara, which will also be for sale in 32oz jars for the first time.

 

This family-friendly event will also include activities celebrating Valentine’s Day and a door-prize raffle.  A portion of proceeds for the event and marinara sales will be donated to the American Heart Association in the spirit of Valentine’s Day and the season of love.

 

Manager, Cassaundra Spaziani shares how excited Giovanni’s is for this new product and fundraising event. “Offering our signature marinara sauce to the public is something we wanted to do for a while now. Here at Giovanni’s, we are all about community and family, and sharing a meal is a great way to bring members of a community and families together.” Spaziani continues with her passion for helping others, “Being part of a community is lending a helping hand to those around you. It’s important to us to help others whenever we can. That’s why we are donating a portion of proceeds to the American Heart Association.”

 

This is the perfect night to come out and sample a wide variety of marinara inspired dishes, eat with friends or a loved one, and celebrate Valentine’s Day. Entry and dinner is only $10 per person with a cash bar available to those 21 and over. You must RSVP by February 10th to ensure entry.

Make sure to reserve your placeby calling the restaurant at 937-878-1611.

Giovanni’s Fairborn
215 W Main St
Fairborn, Ohio
(937) 878-1611
Hours
Monday – Closed
Tue. – Thur.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. and Sat.: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sun.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Coco’s Brunches are Back for February

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Every Sunday in February, brunching becomes beautiful! It’s time for “SAVOR YOUR SUNDAYS,” the only time of the year you can experience a specially curated brunch menu of delicious entrees at CoCo’s Bistro benefitting Stivers School for the Arts!

If you’ve ever been, you already know how WONDERFUL these Sundays are! And if you haven’t, 2019 is the PERFECT year to make it a new family tradition!

Limited seating available and each Sunday features talented performing arts students from the different music magnets. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 
There is also a signature silent auction of one of a kind works of art ? ?by Stivers adjuncts and area artists!

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, so call ☎️937.228.COCO (2626) TODAY!

 

The Root Beer Stande Opens Sat with 99 Cent Floats!

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rootbeer float

We may be in for some extreme cold in the next couple of days, but the weather forecast for Saturday is in the 40’s and an even better prediction that spring is coming is the opening of the The Root Beer Stande for the season, which is scheduled for this Saturday, February 9th!  To celebrate mug sized floats are $.99 all day

Not familiar with this Dayton favorite?  Here’s what our Food Adventure Crew has to say:

There is nostalgia, fun, good eats, and great drink.  Located at 1727 Woodman Drive, this restaurant has been a Dayton summertime staple since at least the 1960’s.  Originally an A&W Root Beer Stand, it changed to The Root Beer Stande decades ago, delivering great, casual food ever since.  Gone are the rollerskating waitresses, but much has remained the same over the decades.

A Dayton Summer Tradition – The Root Beer Stande

This place is  a “Drive-in” where patrons drive up, park and are served in their vehicle by “car-hops” who work on tips, just like waitresses.  There is  car port parking where oldies tunes are heard overhead on a speaker system.   Parking is also available in various uncovered spots around the building.  It is a great dining experience, and the young staff is very friendly.  When they are busy, you may have to wait a little bit to get your food, so don’t go there if you are in a hurry.   The fun begins when you pull in, and one of the cute servers slaps a small plastic sheet on patron’s windshields with a serving number.  After your order is taken, make sure you roll your window up a third, so they can place the tray with your food on the window as an overhang.  One little known tradition is that putting your car headlights on lets the server know that you are ready to leave and need to have your tray removed.

Happiness in a Mug

The Big Ragu have been frequenting this establishment since 1973 and has some recommendations.  First and foremost, nothing beats one of their cold root beers on a hot summer’s day.  In our opinion, this is the star of the menu and of course their namesake.  Homemade root beer with an original taste is why we love it.  Our tip here is to make sure and order the root beer in a glass mug, because it just doesn’t taste as good in paper “to go” cups.  The root beer here is so good, that your Food Adventurers have been known to order a second mug during the meal.

The Big Ragu loves a good hot dog and The Root Beer Stande serves up some decent “short dog” and “footlong” options.  We usually get the footlong hot dog.  It is simple and the taste is a great memory from our childhood.   Various topping choices include mustard, relish, chili, ketchup, onions and more.  Grab one and enjoy the view.

The Big Ragu loves their hamburger options and usually grabs a “Ladyburger.”  Yes, we realize the name of this smaller hamburger may be a bit embarrassing, but The Big Ragu is in touch with his feminine side from time to time.   The Big Ragu also recommends that you try the deep fried mushrooms.  Beware, these breaded mushrooms are made to order and served hot, so do not scald yourself by biting into one of these crispy, yet juicy treats.

Nothing fancy – just an irresistible footlong topped with chili and onions

Other favorite menu items include Root Beer Floats and Onion Rings.  The two page menu can be viewed by clicking here for page 1 and here for page 2.   The Root Beer Stande is not just for summer anymore!  The owners have extended season hours, making this spot on Woodman Drive available almost year-round!

Take some time to make The Root Beer Stande your destination this summer.  Kids love this place, and the family, fun atmosphere promises to produce memories that will last a lifetime.   Summer may heat up, but you can always cool down at The Root Beer Stande with a mug of Root Beer!

 

Amahl and the Night Visitors

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Epiphany Lutheran Church is very pleased to present the popular American one-act opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Friday and Saturday, February 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 3 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville, OH, 45459. To buy tickets or to learn more about the production, visit Epiphany’s website.

Library To Offer Free Access To New York Times Digital

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Dayton Metro Library users can now access NYTimes.com and NYTimes apps free of charge. Anyone using a Dayton Metro Library computer, or WiFi inside a Dayton Metro Library location, can create an account or use an existing account and have full access to the New York Times.

 

Patrons outside the Library who have a DML card number and PIN can use the link provided at DaytonMetroLibrary.org to access the NYTimes site, where they will create or log into an existing NYTimes account to get a free 72-hour pass. Passes can be renewed by repeating the process.

 

“A digital subscription to The New York Times can cost an individual $2 to $4 per week,” said Holly Varley, Library Collection Development Director. “By accessing the digital version free through the Library, a reader could save up to $200 a year.”

 

The New York Times is one of the most esteemed newspapers in the U.S., receiving 125 Pulitzer Prize awards, more than any other newspaper. Established in 1851, The New York Times features world and national news, politics, business, the arts, with its official slogan: “All the News That’s Fit to Print.”

 

For more information on accessing The New York Times, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call (937) 463-2665.

 

Porchfest Call For Musicians

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Porchfest is a day of free mini concerts held on porches throughout St. Anne’s Hill. Dayton Porchfest was founded in 2017, inspired by the original Porchfest, which was started in 2007 in Ithaca, NY  and Larchmere Porchfest in Cleveland, which was started in 2009. Today there over 125 Porchfests throughout the United States and Canada. Dayton was the 95th Porchfest!

https://vimeo.com/298367454

(Video by Jason Shea/Old Fremont Films: http://jasonshea.wixsite.com/oldfremontfilms)

Dayton has a rich musical history and active music scene, which continues today. Dayton Porchfest is committed to reflecting that in its selection of musical artists, from funk and blues to indie rock and jazz, classical and country, to bluegrass and old timey that has deep Appalachian traditions here. We also celebrate the ethnic diversity of the region, a reflection of our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade.

​After curating Dayton Porchfest for it’s first two years, the music team has decided to put out a call for musicians. The date this year is Saturday, August 24th. Porchfest is an all-genre, family-friendly festival open to musicians from the Dayton-region. Here are the basics:

• Dayton PorchFest is a tips-only Festival. We supply the 
Tip Jars and aggressively promote tipping the performers.
• Bands are welcome to sell CDs snd merchandise.
• For 2019 we will be selecting 45-50 performers.
• Selection of artists will be based on curating five-musically diverse music blocks.
• Sets are 45-50 minutes and start at 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 PM.
• Application deadline is March 31, 2019.

https://daytonporchfest.wixsite.com/home/application

Dayton Porchfest is an initiative of and a fundraiser for The Collaboratory, a civic innovation lab that moves ideas to action. The Collaboratory provides infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region.

Dare to Defy Productions Presents: Assassins

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A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour de force, Assassins combines Sondheim’s signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation’s culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America’s four successful and five would-be presidential assassins. Bold, original, disturbing, and alarmingly funny, Assassins is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written. Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact with and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream.

Cold Weather Day Hiking 101

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Come learn the basics of preparing for cold weather environments, whether you are day hiking or camping out, these tips are sure to warm you up.

This FREE class covers the following content:
• How we get cold
• How cold effects how we operate
• How to dress for the weather for both hiking and camping
• Other tips for keeping warm
• Info on some local hikes!

Postage Stamps Go Up to 55 Cents Sunday

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It will soon cost 55 cents to mail a letter. The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced the new prices take effect on Sunday, January 27th. So we suggest you stock up  now on Forever stamps, which can be used to mail a 1-ounce letter regardless of when the stamps are purchased or used and no matter how prices may change in the future, according to USPS.com. Forever stamps have been in existence since 2007.

There is some good news though – not all prices are rising. Some will remain the same. These include the cost to mail a postcard (still 35 cents) and the cost to mail a 1-ounce letter internationally (still $1.15).

Also, the price of an additional ounce — meaning the additional postage needed to mail a 2-ounce letter — is decreasing from 21 cents to 15 cents. So, the total cost to mail a 2-ounce piece of mail, such as a typical wedding invitation, will actually fall from 71 cents to 70 cents.

The flat-rate retail prices for domestic Priority Mail that are rising include:

  • Small box: $7.90 (up from $7.20)
  • Medium box: $14.35 (up from $13.65)
  • Large box: $19.95 (up from $18.90)
  • Regular envelope: $7.35 (up from $6.70)
  • Padded envelope: $8 (up from $7.25)

Battle of the Businesses Lip Sync Battle

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If you work downtown Dayton and you would like to compete for the top spot of lip sync extraordinaire sign-up today! We are hosting our 4th lip sync battle and can’t wait to see what Dayton has in store for us this time. Gather your troops and start practicing your best dance moves because there will be some tough competition.