Good News in Dayton Ohio

Blue Sky Project

www.blueskydayton.org

Blue Sky Project invites professional artists from around the world and Dayton-area teens to create new works of contemporary art. This eight-week Artist-in-Residence Program hosts artists who have a demonstrated commitment to innovation and exploration and are interested in collaborating with fellow artists and young people as a means of creating new works. In support of artistic experimentation and collaboration, we organize small groups of local teens eager to work with a professional artist, provide fees and materials to artists, and employ our facilities and staff to address the creative needs of our Blue Sky Project teams.

Past resident artists include 2-D & 3-D visual artists, installation artists, performance artists, sound artists, musicians, video artists, filmmakers and writers.

Since its inception in 2005, work produced at Blue Sky Project has been exhibited at museums and galleries in the United States, Europe and Asia, been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Art in America and FiberArt, and sold in New York, Chicago and Houston.

Mission:
An artist-centered program committed to producing significant works of contemporary art, Blue Sky Project's objectives are threefold:

• Provide a communal environment for the Resident Artists to extend their own exploration and studio practice in a unique collaborative setting with young people
• Use the contemporary art-making process to develop self-awareness, leadership, critical-thinking, creative problem solving and conceptual skills in the Youth Participants
• Contribute to the cultural life of the community by bringing new art and new artists to Dayton

Wright-Patterson 88 ABW Business Outreach Session Registration Link

TO REGISTER: wwwpublic.wpafb.af.mil/88abwcons/index.php

The 88th Air Base Wing’s (88th ABW) Operational Contracting Squadron (88th CONS) is hosting a contractor/vendor informational session at the Ervin J. Nutter Center, Berry Room at Wright State University. This no cost event will be held on May 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

Four 88th ABW organizations, including 88th Contracting Squadron, 88th Force Support Squadron, 88th Communications Group, and 88th Civil Engineer Directorate will brief their current contracting actions, projected contracting actions forecasted up to the next two years, and basic concepts of conducting business with the government, specifically organizations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

The session is focused on base operations and support, services and commodities, information technology, and construction contracts. It is not intended for aerospace weapons contractors. The information session targets business owners interested in getting started in doing business with government, as well as those seeking a snapshot of projected base-level contracting requirments.

In addition, representatives from Small Business Administration (SBA) and General Services Administration (GSA) will be at the event to provide information on their respective organizations.

Seating is limited and 88th CONS officials ask companies limit participation to two attendees per company. Advanced registration for the event is required and can be accomplished below. The deadline to register is Apr. 27, 2010.

The session agenda and directions will be posted and available on this webpage starting April 22. Presentation slides, and directions will be posted no later than Friday April 30. Attendees are encouraged to print the agenda and briefing slides as hard copies of the presentations will not be available at the event.

TO REGISTER: http://wwwpublic.wpafb.af.mil/88abwcons/index.php

Montgomery County

Montgomery County Commissioner Debbie Lieberman has received the "2010 Champion for Children" Award from Voices for Ohio's Children.

Commissioner Lieberman was recognized for all of her work on behalf of children in Montgomery County. "Our children are our most precious resource,' said Commissioner Lieberman. "Every day in Montgomery County, we work to improve the lives of our children and families by providing critical support through programs with Job & Family Services, the Office of Family and Children First and numerous human services agencies."

Voices for Ohio's Children works with more than 100 collaborative partners to impact changes in public policy that improve the health, safety, education, family stability and childcare of Ohio's children and their families.

Each year, Voices for Ohio's Children honors a local official with the "Champion for Children" Award based on the official's involvement with and advocacy for children's issues in the community.

Montgomery County

On March 16, 2010, the Montgomery County Commissioners recognized Dayton Ohio Habitat For Humanity for its outstanding efforts in recycling, litter prevention and beautification. The Commissioners presented the Solid Waste Services "Take Pride Business" Award to Dayton Ohio Habitat For Humanity. Diane Graham and Larry Stein from Dayton Ohio Habitat For Humanity accepted the award.

The Take Pride Business award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated an environmental commitment in the areas of recycling, litter prevention and/or beautification.

In 2009, Dayton Ohio Habitat For Humanity, through its "ReStore" collected and resold 50,050 pounds of appliances, recycled 160,500 pounds of construction/demolition debris, recycled 1,500 pounds of electronics, recycled and sold 23,500 pounds of mixed metals, recycled 13,300 pounds of cardboard and recycled and sold 23,300 pounds of office paper.

Using the Community Pride Cleanup Supply Trailer, Dayton Ohio Habitat for Humanity worked on some homes on Roosevelt Avenue in Dayton. Habitat and a group of 25 volunteers representing Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Phi Alpha from the University of Dayton and Wright State University spent 100 hours planting bulbs and removing over 100 pounds of debris.

On Miami Chapel Road, high school students in the Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Medicine program assisted Habitat for Humanity homeowners. The students replaced light bulbs (using the new energy saving bulbs), replaced aerators in sinks, removed yard debris, planted 168 flowers and mulched.

The Montgomery County Commissioners wish to recognize Dayton Ohio Habitat for Humanity as recipient of the Montgomery County Solid Waste Services "Take Pride Business" Award.

To learn more about Dayton Ohio Habitat for Humanity, visit: www.daytonhabitat.org

Dayton to Recruit Google’s High Speed Network

For those of you who don't know, Google is working to build and test an ultra high-speed network in a number of trial locations across the country. They claim that it will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today, with over 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. For more information about their plans, check out www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi.

Several organizations throughout the Dayton Region have come together to respond to Google's Request for Information. As part of the response, a website and Facebook fan page have been set up to allow people to show their support of the initiative. The goal is to let Google know that Dayton is an average American city that does awesome things.

If you compare the regional statistics for things like age, income, education level and more, you'll see that the Dayton Region's numbers fall right in line with the national percentages. This makes us a great test market.

But Dayton also has a history of innovative contributions to the world. It started with the Wright Brothers and continues today with research and development in emerging technologies such as RFID, fuel cell development, advanced immersive reality, micro air machines and more. Image what we could do with an ultra high-speed internet network!

So please show your support of this initiative by visiting the site at www.averageandawesome.com. You can add yourself to the head count of supporters and add your address to the Google map to help visually represent our community's support. Also, if you are so inclined, you can add your own video testimonial telling Google what you would do with their new ultra-fast broadband network.

Please consider adding us as a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Dayton-Average-Awesome/361617761779?ref=nf.

Please visit the website to learn more about this exciting opportunity www.averageandawesome.com And click around to see what the next steps are, you’ll see what I mean when you get there : )

Let’s make some noise about how GREAT the Dayton Region is. Pass this along to your co-workers, friends, and social networks - Thank you for your support!

Dayton Development Coalition 2009 Annual Report

Read some good news about Dayton and learn how we are going to use our abundance of water to our benefit

Taylor Family Wellness Chiropractic

After practicing for six and a half years in Fairborn, Ohio, Dr. Leigh Taylor has chosen to open her own Chiropractic office in the North Huber Heights area. Dr. Leigh Taylor brings a fresh approach to Chiropractic care-a non-invasive, gentle, quick adjustment for the entire family, that promotes nervous system and spinal health. Lindsay Rindler L.M.T., a licensed massage therapist and Doula, offers massage therapy and childbirth education and assistance. Taylor Family Wellness Chiropractic - "promoting family wellness through chiropractic care".

Montgomery County

After the holidays are over, what do you do with the tree? Now through January 31, 2010 Montgomery County Solid Waste District will take the leftover live trees free of charge for recycling at both facilities. The trees should be free of ornaments, tree stands, nails and plastic bags. These trees will be recycled into mulch by a local contractor. Residents may bring in up to three trees per vehicle for recycling at no charge through January 31, 2010. Additional trees and general trash and solid waste will be charged at the standard rates. The Holiday Tree Recycling Program is popular because it offers citizens an easy and environmentally sensitive way to dispose of their trees after the holidays and saves on landfill space. The Montgomery County South Solid Waste Facility is located at 1001 Encrete Lane in Moraine and the North facility at 6589 Old Webster Street in Vandalia. Hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For additional information, please call Solid Waste Services at 225-4999 between 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Montgomery County

On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, the Montgomery County Commissioners rescinded the 5% water and sewer rate increase that was scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2010.

"Many of our families are struggling during these tough economic times. We hope this decision will help ease some financial stress for our citizens," said Montgomery County Commission President Dan Foley.

Back in 2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution that would have raised 2010 water and sewer rates by 5%. The decision to forego that rate increase was based on current economic conditions and the negative impact the increase would have had on Montgomery County Water Services customers.

"Montgomery County Water Services has worked to reevaluate its 2010 budget, allowing us to continue offering water and sewer services at the 2009 rate. We are pleased to be able to offer these savings to our customers," added Commissioner Foley.

Rates for 2011 will be evaluated at the end of the upcoming year.

Ohio Coffee Company

Address: 642 Carlisle Ave, Dayton, OH 45410

My son and his girlfriend just opened a coffee shop at the corner of Fifth and Ludlow called the 'Ohio Coffee Company'. They have worked long and hard at getting this shop opened and with no big backers..only family and friends that gave them money because we believed in them and believed that with hard work, this can be a dream that comes true...and help the city become a better place with good coffee and teas to drink!!!!

Food For Thought

NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Cheryl Haynes, 937-554-2209

SMALL BUSINESS TRADE SHOW AND
CONFERENCE ON TAP FOR MIAMI VALLEY
Keynote Speaker is Iams Founder Clay Mathile

Dayton, Ohio -- Small Biz Success Network, a regional small business resource and support organization based in Dayton, has announced it will be hosting the second annual Small Biz Expo on October 13, at Sinclair Community College. This regional event will include interactive business-building workshops, exhibitor booths, one-on-one business coaching, networking opportunities, and a very special breakfast keynote address and book signing by Iams founder Clay Mathile. According to Small Biz Success Network Founder and Director of Membership Services Cheryl Haynes, the Expo has been carefully designed to provide powerful visibility, develop invaluable contacts, and build stronger businesses, specifically for smaller and home-based businesses that drive the econo my. "Because of the completeness of this event, October 13 will be the most productive day of the year for those who participate or attend. We are already receiving calls from many companies that are planning to attend," she added. "And we are especially excited about having Mr. Mathile as part of this event," Haynes said. Last year's inaugural event included dozens of exhibitors and several major sponsors, including US Bank, ActionCoach Business Coaching, the Christian Business Network, JC Enterprises, and the Dayton Daily News. Exhibitor booths for 2009 are available at $195, and includes an 8' x 10' booth, an ad in the program, a linked listing on the Expo website, continental breakfast, lunch for two, a company identification sign, and 20 Expo passes valued at $35 each. (The b ooth cost is just $95 for members of Small Biz Success Network.) The no-cost workshop will include an array of important topics such as marketing, sales skills, web marketing, strategic planning, business law, increasing profits, tax planning and deductions for small business, market research, and other pertinent subjects. The cost to attend the Expo will be $35 at the door. However, people can register in advance for free admission by logging on to www.bizsuccessexpo.com. The Small Biz Success Network was founded in Dayton to provide networking, coaching, support, resources, and a variety of training for its members. It now has chapters throughout the Miami Valley, and Columbus, with several others planned for t he near future. "Our members' success is the only reason we exist, and our members are very optimistic about the tremendous economic growth that lies ahead," Ms. Haynes explained. "And the Expo's great success last year was a major step in our organization's growth!" she concluded. For further information about the Expo or the Network, please call 937-554-2209.

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley

There's an award-winning early childhood education program right here in our community!

In recognition of its excellent program and commitment to quality early childhood education, the Miami Valley Family Care Center in Dayton recently received a Three-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, the state agency responsible for licensing and promoting high standards among Ohio's child care centers.

The Center joins less than 1% of Centers in Ohio who have both a three-star rating and are accredited by the Ohio Association of Education for Young Children.

The Miami Valley Family Care Center offers quality care and education for children ages 2 1/2 - 10. The Center is operated by Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley.

For more information, call 268-0336.

Historic South Park, Inc.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Phyllis Tonne
Producer
Shakespeare in South Park
(937) 608-1878
MzRehab@yahoo.com

FAST FACTS ON SHAKESPEARE IN SOUTH PARK
Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dates: Fri-Sun, Sept. 18-20, 2009
Time: 8:00PM-9:30PM
Place: South Park Green at Hickory and James Streets, Dayton, OH
Cost: None (donations accepted)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
A polished neighborhood troupe performs Shakespeare's romantic comedy in a beautiful outdoor setting.

DAYTON, OHIO-Fairies and Athenians are enjoying the late summer weather in South Park Green, a cozy hillside park with an impressive vista of the Dayton skyline at dusk. These Shakespearean characters are diligently rehearsing A Midsummer Night's Dream, opening Friday, September 18 at 8PM. The play is sponsored by Historic South Park. Last year they staged Much Ado About Nothing.

The delightful romantic comedy of mismatched lovers, enchanted forests and Puck, the famously mischievous sprite, will play out against the natural background of lush trees strung with twinkling lights a t sunset, a perfect stage for the magic-comic misadventures of the king and queen of the fairies, human lovers and bumbling rustic folk.

First-time play producers Phyllis Tonne and Galen Wilson cannot believe their good fortune in director, cast and crew. And of the 22 players, 11 are from their own neighborhood of South Park. Director Daniel Wilson, a resident of Riverside, is an experienced director and founder of Wichita's Shakespeare in the Park program. His wife Jennifer Wilson, a military professional working at Wright Patterson Airforce Base, is also an actress and costume designer of long experience. Two alums of Dayton's renowned Muse Machine, Michael Wadam and Natalie Houliston bring talent and leadership to the troupe, which is a healthy mix of accomplished and neophyte actors.

The University of Dayton contributed some of its alumni to the cast, including Paul Browning, now working at the Airforce Base and Alexan dra Robinson of The Kettering Foundation. Chris Rowley, ex-military currently at Woolpert, takes the stage for the first time since seventh grade.

Shakespeare requires men and in the need to cast more of them, the producers walked through the neighborhood in search of good-looking fellows of a certain age, just like talent scouts of old. They found Nick Moye, who's turning out to be something of a natural. The South Park neighborhood offered up another crucial talent, the all-important stage manager, in the form of Elizabeth Blackwell, a Wright State theatre graduate. Alex Pitcairn joined the cast having recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati theatre program.

Rounding out the stage with young people are Kaitlyn Paeg, 15, of Trotwood and Lydia Diabate-Tonne, a fifth grader at Valley Forge in Huber Heights. The director is highly pleased with his actors. Even after many years of professional directing and the founding of other thea ter companies, Daniel Wilson gently mocked himself saying, "I have a better cast than I deserve."

The troupe is in high spirits and rising to the play's challenge, which bodes well for a lively engaging performance. "Dream" includes a lot of physicality, fighting, chases and dances as well as delicate moments and broad humor, even a song or two. It promises to be great family fare. Audiences are asked to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. The Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances are free but donations will be accepted to defray the play's production costs.

"There is a surprisingly strong affinity for the work of William Shakespeare that has drawn us together again this year, and has us looking forward to the next," says Tonne. Indeed, the Bard of Avon seems to have found a home in South Park.

About Historic South Park, Inc.
The largest of Dayton's Historic Districts, the mission of Historic South Park is to promote home ownership and a healthy urban lifestyle in a close knit community. Known for its remarkable mix of Victorian homes, charming cottages and active, social (and creative) residents, South Park is a national award-winning neighborhood. For more information visit www.historicsouthpark.org.

Divnick International, Inc. dba Spiral Wishing Wells

Spiral Wishing Wells raise millions of dollars per year for charities and non-profit organizations around the globe. While the world is in a recession and charities are seeing their income decimated, Spiral Wishing Wells seem to be recession-proof. People love to toss their coins in and watch them race around the funnel, faster and faster as they descend the nearly vertical walls of the vortex until they disappear into the locked base (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfNpjrPTYzU).

One of the first Wells we placed is at the Air Force Museum where it has had over $1 million worth of coins tossed in since 1985! A blind service organization has raised over $10 million with their Wells. The one day record is $7,352 at a small church school. Another school raised $248,000 in 45 days to pay for a bone marrow transplant for a classmate. Wells are used at children's birthday parties where the children are encouraged to bring all the coins from home to help a charity in lieu of gifts. This teaches the wonderful lesson that it is better to give than to receive.

Wells are used by churches, schools, libraries, cities, state parks, museums, zoos, amusement parks, and every conceivable charity. They are placed in malls, ball parks, and at fairs-wherever people walk past.

100% of the money tossed in always goes to the charity...we never receive any splits.

Spiral Wishing Wells also provide a great opportunity for corporations as "sponsors" which helps the charities by reducing or eliminating their initial cost. With a company "Sponsored by" message on the sign, they receive the PR and advertising benefit in the most valuable retail spaces in any city. People spend several minutes at the Wells, smiling, laughing, and looking at the sponsorship sign. There is no other way to get such dynamic exposure INSIDE retail stores and restaurants, or in schools, churches, and other valuable venues. The one-time sponsorship cost can last for decades!

We are proud to be a Dayton area business since 1982, and to have a product that benefits charities and non-profit organizations so dramatically. We invite you to read more about our Wells at www.spiralwishingwells.com.

Steve Divnick
937-384-0003

Montgomery County

Montgomery County Announces Amnesty for Dog Licenses

Montgomery County Commissioners Dan Foley, Judy Dodge, and Debbie Lieberman, along with County Auditor Karl Keith, kicked off “Amnesty for Dog Licenses” on Friday, August 7, 2009.

The Amnesty program is designed to encourage dog owners to license their dogs and pay only the $16.00 license fee with no penalty. Revenue from licensing is the Animal Resource Center's major source of funding. Proceeds from license sales help the Animal Resource Center to care for stray and lost animals, spay and neuter every animal that leaves the center as an adopted pet and provide animal control services to our region.

Amnesty dog licenses will be sold from 8 a.m., Saturday, August 8th through 5 p.m., Monday, August 24th at the following locations:

- Auditor's Office, County Administration Building, 451 W. Third Street, Dayton - Online at: www.mcohio.org - Animal Resource Center, 6790 Webster Street, Dayton - Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton - SICSA, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering - City of Kettering Animal Control, 3600 Shroyer Road, Kettering

You can also buy your Amnesty Dog License on the following dates at these Kroger locations:
Saturday, August 8, 2009 and August 15, 2009 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Huber Heights, 4506 Brandt Pk.

Sunday, August 9, 2009 and August 16, 2009 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Miamisburg, 155 Heincke Rd.

A Montgomery County dog license can be traced 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A license distinguishes a lost dog from a stray dog. A Montgomery County Dog License provides legal proof of ownership, and licensed dogs are eligible for the Vacation Registration Program. For more information, contact the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center at: 937-898-4457.

Mark Webber's Landscaping Company Nursery and Farm

On September 12-13 will be our Plant Expo 2009 at our Nursery. This is a truly remarkable event to be part of! This event show cases how hard work and the willing to take risk has built a unique and successfull family small business. Mark Webber's Landscaping produces 90% of thier own plants and services its loyal customers with our devoted staff of 15 employees.

The Plant Expo event is open to the public, with local carfters/farmers market/tours of the nursery/Hog&Chicken Roast from Monigg Farms and so much more.

Plant Expo 2009 is a true local event for all who visit a reminder that the family small business is alive and well in Dayton Ohio!

You can contact Mark Webber's Landscaping Company Nursery and Farm @ 937-835-3381 or via the web @ www.webberlandscaping.com

Partners For Community Living

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority recently donated two used vans from their Project Mobility fleet to Choices In Community Living. Currently updating their Project Mobility fleet, RTA donated the vans as part of their partnership commitment to accessible community transportation. According to Choices Executive Director Tom Weaver, “transportation is one of our most critical needs in providing services for 167 people with developmental disabilities. They rely on us to provide transportation but it’s a continuing challenge for us, as there are few resources available to help us provide the vans we need. This generous donation from RTA will make an immediate and long-lasting difference in the quality of life for the people we serve.”

Choices, a founding partner of Partners For Community Living, has been providing person-centered, community-based residential and other services since 1985.

Monkey Bus Fitness

I'm the owner of a new business in Dayton called Monkey Bus. It's a mobile gym for kids offering the most unique and fun fitness experience in town!!! Check out the website at www.monkeybusfitness.com!!

The curriculum is pediatrician-approved and is designed to help children develop their gross motor skills, coordination and flexibility. We have all sorts of very cool equipment on the bus including a rock climbing wall, a zip line, a slide that goes into a ball pit, monkey bars, a cargo climbing net, mini trampoline, various tumbling mats and much more!!

We take the bus to local daycares and offer it as an extracurricular activity for the kids while they're at school. But we also do birthday parties, play dates, family reunions, block parties and any other special event! And kids LOVE playing on the Monkey Bus!!!!

Our mission is to encourage children to develop positive attitudes about themselves and about physical activity so that they choose to be physically active throughout their live s!

Angela Jones, Monkey Bus
Where fitness is more fun than a bus full of monkeys!!

Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Commissioners, the Montgomery County Solid Waste District and the Animal Resource Center are pleased to announce that the "Bark is Back" at the Montgomery County Bark Park! Part of the facility was closed for renovation and re-seeding in the fall as crews worked diligently to restore the turf cover.

"It's a critical part of our long-term environmental management plan for the property," said Don Freels, who oversees the park maintenance. "We have to keep a substantial cover on the former mono-fill as required by EPA regulations. Right now, the re-opening is temporary to see if our efforts have been successful."

Citizens are now able to use both sides of the Bark Park again but Director Mark Kumpf of the Animal Resource Center stressed, "The grass is for our four-legged Bark Park patrons. We need all of our two-legged companions to stay on the new paths installed last year. Animal Care & Control Officers will be visiting the Bark Park to remind folks to stay on the paths as well as checking for current dog licenses." A 2009 dog license is required to use the park. Owners should make sure that their dogs are displaying their tags. Lost tags can be replaced at the Animal Resource Center or the Montgomery County Auditor's office.

The Bark Park is located in Dayton at 6794 Webster Street, directly behind the Animal Resource Center. It is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Owners may read more online at www.mcohio.org/animalshelter.

For more information call 898-4457.

Partners For Community Living

Despite the downturn in the economy and the seemingly endless negative stories about business in Dayton, we know firsthand that there is still good news to share and that this is a great community with a caring heart! We recently included a story in our Home Address newsletter that our senior gardeners from The Resident Home Association really hoped for a garden tiller so they could continue working in their space in the community gardens at Wegerzyn Garden Center. Within only a few days of our newsletter being in the mail, two very remarkable men from Chammpion Window Company made a phone call to us and then showed up with a brand new, shiny red, top of the line garden tiller, while we had only dared hope for a gently used one. Not only did they deliver the garden tiller, but a new gas can filled with gas. What an uplifting story about business serving the community!

The Children's Medical Center of Dayton

Local family visits Washington DC as part of National Association of Children's Hospitals Family Advocacy Day. Read more...

Jewelry Appraisal Event

Join Hess Jewelers, Wade Insurance and Park National Bank on July 23 for this special event. Click here for more information.

Montgomery County

Montgomery County's "JusticeWeb" Receives National Award

JusticeWeb, Montgomery County's Regional Criminal Justice Information System, has received a 2009 Achievement Award from the National Associat ion of Counties.

JusticeWeb was created to give the criminal justice community a more comprehensive and accurate view of the jail population. The system provides the ability to stay on top of critical information including status of inmates, their charges, bail, and other factors. In addition, JusticeWeb provides access to over 2,000 users in over 150 agencies in two states to consolidate jail booking information, court case information and death records from 30 agencies in 9 counties.

JusticeWeb was also created to provide criminal history information. One of the driving factors to consolidate this information was so law enforcement and judges could determine domestic violence case information on suspects and defendants. The system automatically notifies Children Services if any foster care parents are involved in a criminal activity. Prosecutors are notified if an active defendant has had a new arrest or charges in any jurisdiction. Probation officers are notified if their client has had any recent activity. Courts are notified that people are picked up on warrants. Clerks are notified if there are active warrants on people that are recently deceased. Law enforcement has the ability to create lineups from mug shots that can be used with victims and witnesses to identify suspects.

The NACo Achievement Awards will be presented during the 74th Annual Conference held July 24-28, 2009 in Davidson County (Nashville), Tennessee.

Begun in 1970, the annual Achievement Award Program is a non-competitive awards program that recognizes innovative county government programs. Awards are given in a number of program categories such as arts and historic preservation, children and youth, community and economic development, jails-corrections, county administration, emergency management, environmental protection, health, human services, libraries, parks and recreation, transportation and volunteers.

McAfee Heating & Air Conditioning

McAfee Heating & Air has chosen not to participate in the "recession". That may sound a little arrogant, but instead of cutting back and laying off, Greg McAfee has taken the company in the opposite direction by hiring four more technicians and increasing advertising and marketing by 25%...this must be working because their sales are up 23% and climbing from 2008. "It's all in how you think", Greg said, "we can't control certain circumstances, but we can control how we react to them...if you think it's going to be a bad year, then it probably will be". As you can see, this positive attitude is why McAfee is a leader in the Dayton residential HVAC market.

Check out McAfee Heating & Air Conditioning on the web @ www.mcair.com

Global Sales & Event Management, LLC

Motivate Dayton!

Promotes Jobs, Promotes Services, Promotes DAYTON!

Premier job fair and motivational event!

August 27, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
David H. Ponitz Center
Sinclair Community College

Keynote Speaker: Marty Grunder, Grunder Landscaping

Emcee: Marsha Bonhart, WDTN, Channel 2

More than 60 local organizations and companies will be on hand to provide information on services and job opportunities for our city's unemployed. Local colleges and universities will be on hand to discuss training options.

Seminars:
Dress for Success
Job Hunt Survival Kit: coaching, resume building, interview tips and techniques and more
Foreclosure...Bankruptcy...Where Do I Go From Here?
Should I Start My Own Business
From The Bottom Up: Surviving and Growing After Job Loss
And more...

Sponsorships Available

Registration Fee: $150
includes a 6-foot table, 2 chairs, lunch ticket, free parking pass

Visit our web site at http://motivatedayton.com/to register today! Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information call 937-610-3333.

Event organizers:
Global Sales & Event Management, LLC and MagicBox Productions.

Sims-Lohman Fine Kitchens & Granite

We currently operate 4 showrooms in Cincinnati and one in Columbus and just opened our newest one in Dayton at the address listed above. We fabricate our own granit e tops and are offering great deals right now to replace your existing tops with granite. Stop in and see us!!!

Check Sims-Lohman out on the web @ www.sims-lohman.com

Washington-Centerville Public Library

The Washington-Centerville Public Library recently announced its winner of The Good Life Award writing contest. Victoria Guillen, an 8th grader at Watts Middle School took ho me the $3,000 prize. The contest is named for Mrs. Dottie Yeck, who was a patron of the arts and the library, and an advocate to children who believed that you're never too young to make a difference. Her philosophy of doing good and being good equals having fun and being happy resonated with more than 450 kids (a 50% increase over last year!) throughout the Montgomery County who submitted their essays for this year's contest. What's unique about this program is it has encouraged more than 1400 kids in grades 7-9 to think about their special qualities and write about how they've influenced others in apositive way. The Good Life is Good News!

Kathy Barenbrugge Receives Talbots Rising Star Award for Exemplary Volunteer Leadership

Junior League of Dayton, Ohio member, Kathy Barenbrugge, is one of two recipients of The Association of Junior Leagues International’s “Rising Star” Award, sponsored by Talbots. The award celebrates two Junior League members whose early years as a Junior League member demonstrate significant promise consistent with the vision and values of The Junior League Mission. Barenbrugge received the award during the 87th AJLI Annual Conference in Atlanta. Read more ...

HHH Home Solutions LLC

We are a local real estate company specializing in creating quality, yet, affordable housing in the Dayton area. We have recently taken on quite a challenge that if successful will completely turn around an entire neighborhood. We have recently purchased ten buildings on Kelly Ave. These building were all shut down for drugs two years ago and have been vacant since. We are completely remodeling this property. We added many new outside street lights and will be adding a great kids playground as well! We are excited to be turning a vacant drug infested eye sore into a quality property for the residents of this city.

For more information please call - 1-877-889-4078