Fair Housing at the Greene?

Fair Housing Lawsuit at the Greene

The Miami Valley Fair Housing Center has filed a housing discrimination lawsuit against the developer of the Gilbert Court apartment units at The Greene.

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, April 30, alleges that Steiner & Associates failed to comply with federal accessibility standards in the design and construction of their properties at the Greene and other locations.

Where's the privacy statement?

This program sounds like any number of "preferred shopper" programs - like those at Kroger or other grocery stores. What is conspicuously absent, however, is the privacy information. Or any up-front information. Or any information (at least that I could find) online, except for a lot of news organizations parroting a press release. I've e-mailed Greg Lashutka (the program director) and hope to find out more. This could be a great program - or a shady privacy-violating deal. Stay tuned!

Ohio Drug Card

As a resident of Ohio, you and your family have access to a FREE Prescription Drug Card program. Simply download your Prescription Drug Card and receive savings of up to 75% at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies. You may create as many cards as you need. Participating pharmacies include the following: Kmart Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Marc Pharmacy, CVS/pharmacy, Walgreens, Meijer, Discount Drug Mart as well as thousands of independent pharmacies. Please enter your name and e-mail address below and we will generate a printable membership card for you. These cards are pre-activated and can be used immediately. You can generate as many cards as you need! Note: Each family member must have their own card.

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Encouraging News...

Although I'm sure that after today, all the news outlets will return to their normal "If it bleeds it leads" format.

Crime Continues Downward Trend In First Quarter - News Story - WHIO Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio -- Crime in Dayton continues a downward trend, with the first quarter of 2008 showing significant declines in nearly all major categories when compared to the same period last year or the previous quarter, police said.

The greatest declines in first-quarter crime when compared to the same period last year were in these categories: commercial armed robbery is down at 53.57 percent; theft of motor vehicle parts is down at 50.3 percent; rape and attempted rape is down at 29.55 percent; motor vehicle theft is down at 28.03 percent, police said.

Appropo to Earth Day...

North American Windpower: Content / FYI / Dayton Power And Light Offers Green Choice

Dayton Power and Light (DP&L) in Ohio has begun offering a green pricing program for its customers to support the continued development of renewable energy resources, such as wind, solar and landfill gas, through renewable energy credit purchases.

Outrage!

This may not seem like a big deal... until you realize that they're letting a @#$% paycheck advance place move in to the same complex. Those folks are the lowest of the low, preying on those whose luck has shoved them into a lose-lose situation. It is a direct attack on Dot's, since Dot's also provides paycheck cashing (but not advances and the other predatory crap).

Dot's Market in Dayton faces eviction

The landlord for Dot's Market want to evict the grocer from its location of more than 50 years, the latest salvo in a dispute over lease rates, utility payments and capital improvements at the property. The eviction sought by Greenmont Mutual Housing Corp. against Dot's will be heard May 2 by a Montgomery County Common Pleas Court magistrate, court documents state.

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Revitalizing Downtown

Revitalized city may begin with new life for old buildings

The City of Dayton hopes to promote transformation of vintage downtown Main Street buildings with financial incentives for developers who take them on as projects.

Target reuses, determined by the market, will be housing, jobs and amenities.

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Activism in Dayton - 19 April 2008

Downtown Dayton Partnership

Apr. 19 • 3rd Annual Dayton Peace Accords 5k run/walk
Dayton Peace Museum, 208 W. Momument; registration 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m.. Run
Designed for both serious and casual runners, the Dayton Peace Accords 5k is a timed run that is United States Track and Field sanctioned. Walkers of all ages and those who just want to enjoy the beautiful Dayton scenery along the River Corridor are most welcome. Call for cost. 227-3223.

Apr. 19 • Dayton Rally For Darfur
Courthouse Square, Third & Main; Dayton Convention Center; 1- 4 p.m.
After rallying at Courthouse Square, we will make a short march to the Dayton Convention Center where there will be additional speakers. We will have literature, lobbying materials, and Darfur-related merchandise. Free.

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Ask the Residents

Life in Dayton: City residents speak out

"We use this as a benchmark to access where we are. This is a good way for us to get a reality check," Dayton City Manager Rashad Young said.

The survey of 1,345 Dayton residents gives them an opportunity to voice their opinions and views on city government, resources, services and quality of life.

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Quest for Community - 18 April 2008

Wright State University: Quest for Community: A Call to Action

On Friday, April 18, 2008, Wright State University (WSU) will host Quest for Community: A Call to Action. The Quest Conference is an annual, state-wide conference that explores diversity issues in higher education. The purpose of the conference is to bring together students, faculty, staff, and community to encourage an understanding of and commitment to diversity issues as well as offer opportunities to exchange resources related to diversity enhancement. The eighth annual conference will continue to explore ongoing efforts to create inclusive environments, programs and curricula; initiatives to improve campus climate; and opportunities for educational access and success, especially for traditionally underrepresented populations.

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Researching Pet Affection

Do you love Fido as much as your Dad?

A survey developed by a Wright State University professor hopes to show that dog owners have an attachment to their animals equivalent to family and close friends.

Larry Kurdek, Ph.D., said he has always been a dog lover but that devotion was increased in recent years. Kurdek was diagnosed with colon cancer two years ago and has since seen an increased awareness and reliability in his two dogs.

Shoebox Art - Through 4 May 2008

Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries

For the 9th International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition, sculptors from
around the world are invited to produce sculpture in any mode or media
that they wish. The catch being, the final sculpture must fit inside an
ordinary shoebox. The small size requirement forces artists to approach
the challenges of shape and scale in new ways. The works on display
range from the representative to the abstract, some are whimsical,
others are closely tied to cultural heritage, but each tells a story
about the unique artistic process of the individual sculptor.

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