Renovo Storytellers: An Air Vent

Imagine being able to capture and share the most cherished memories of your town, the people, the buildings that have fallen into disrepair, the empty lots where thriving businesses used to stand and the relationships with the people you love the most for future generations to experience. Renovo is a small town nestled in the endless mountains of north-central Pennsylvania, known as the heart. Renovo native Donna Kshir and co-writer Sandra Potter have spent the last few years speaking and recording information they found; beginning a journey back to the past through storytelling. As John Green requested in 1895, a copper pipe was installed as an air vent, as well as a bell placed at his grave, lined into his coffin in the event he was only in a deep sleep and not deceased. These devices were installed in case he suddenly awoke; the air vent would allow him to breathe on his own and the bell to call out for help until he was found. Now, hear John Green's story.