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Reader asks feedback on ‘vision’ of project

I hope all concerned citizens of Oxford will take the time and drive by 210 S. Poplar and look at the construction. I hope to get input on what you see when you drive by 210 S. Poplar. You will need to drive up the alley.

I have been told by city officials I am only seeing one building? I guess I will get my eyesight fixed. This is where the citizens of Oxford might help me. Could you please look and tell me how many buildings you see? You can e-mail me with your response at hoganknowsbest@msn.com.

David A. Kellems

Oxford

Foundation gives  gift of music

I want to thank the Oxford Community Foundation for the grant that funded “Making Music Together” at our school. The donation, primarily funded from the Grace E. Dome and Jane E. and C. Hobart Smith funds, was used to purchase an Orff Bass Xylophone. The cost of the bass xylophone would have prohibited us from acquiring one had it not been for the foundation.

Students in grades kindergarten through five have been excited about playing the bass since it arrived. It has a marvelous tone and has added to the depth of bass sound in our concerts and classroom ensemble playing.

We used it for an Orff composition we created and performed for our second-grade program, “Manners Matter,” in May. Students composed the piece using four poems about manners, and we chanted, moved to the music, sang, played percussion instruments and, of course, played the xylophone.

We will use the xylophone in our future programs and in the music room for many years to come. Your generosity has increased the musical learning experience for at least 473 students during this school year. As a music educator, I thank the Oxford Community Foundation for its continued efforts to benefit the children of Talawanda School District.

Debra A. Shawver

Marshall Elementary music teacher

Gifts help pantry  during tough times

The Oxford Community Choice Pantry will celebrate two years of operation in July. We have been successful in offering nutritious choices to community members in need because of the local support we receive.

We thank the Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, the Postal Service Workers, Oxford Curves and the Oxford Kiwanis Club for their recent contributions to the pantry.

For the past several years, the Butler Rural Electric Cooperative has awarded the pantry a number of grants to purchase capital equipment. We used this year’s funds to purchase a hand truck/scale that enables our staff and volunteers to weigh and transport donated food items.

As a part of the “Stamp out Hunger” campaign, local letter carriers collected 2,425 pounds of food for the Oxford Community Choice Pantry. The food drive will provide enough food to serve our customers for several weeks. We appreciate the community members who made donations and the efforts of the postal employees, who collected and delivered the donations.

In April, Oxford Curves collected approximately 1,000 pounds of food for the pantry during its membership drive.

The Oxford Kiwanis Club not only is donating funds from their recent pancake breakfast, but it also collected 250 pounds of food.

As a result of the recent economic downturn, the Oxford Community Choice Pantry has experienced a 44.5 percent decrease in financial donations compared to last year. Unlike other organizations, eligibility for our services is based upon weekly, monthly or annual income. Therefore, those who recently experienced a job loss or a loss in income (furlough, time off for medical treatment, cut in hours, etc.) can receive our services as an immediate need arises. We anticipate the number of those that we serve will increase, so it is critical we continue to receive the community’s support.

If you are interested in making a donation of your time, food (including produce from your garden) or cash, call (513) 523-5831 or e-mail oxchoicepantry@aol.com.

Kate Stoss

For the board of the  Oxford Community Choice Pantry,

Oxford

Many help  Safety City succeed

Safety City is a bicycle safety program for students in grades kindergarten through three. Kramer, Bogan and Marshall schools participate in this program.

The program would not be successful without the many people who help.

This year, we would like to thank Doug Hamilton from Bikewise for servicing bikes, Bucky Johnson from the Oxford Police Department and principals Dee Lancaster (Bogan), Chad Hinton (Marshall) and Candy McIntosh (Kramer) as well as the volunteers who helped. Thank you to the Lindley family for repairing and painting cars. Thank you to Andrew Campbell for completing his Eagle Scout project by constructing and designing new buildings.

Kim Winkler, Jim Carter  and Cathy Ciferri

Physical education teachers  at Talawanda Elementary

School saved  dance studio recital

We at Robyn’s Dance Studio are writing to thank Bogan  Elementary School for allowing us to use their stage Sunday,  June 14. Our recital was set to happen at 3 p.m. at the Miami University Hamilton Campus when the electric went out. Mrs. Lancaster, Mrs. Lindley and Mr. Gabbard came to our rescue.

Because of Bogan Elementary’s generosity, about 200 community members, family and friends were able to watch the dancers and tumblers perform.

Thank you for saving the day, Talawanda School District.

Robyn Huston, dancers  and parents

Robyn’s Dance Studio

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