August 2009

Rashad Young to leave Dayton for NC: the real issues

The mark of an excellent leader is that he has a capable number two ready to step into his position. That’s not the case with Mr. Young, however, he’s hardly to be faulted. We have a city manager form of government, with a part time mayor. Someone needs to tell that to Mayor McLin- who Read More

Dayton Daily News censors comments by political opposition

UPDATE: 11am- apparently it’s a computer glitch. Still would like to see comment moderation on the site. Hmm, the newspaper apparently is afraid of me posting links back to my responses to their articles. Comments that I’ve left on their article about Dayton’s $20 million shortfall- not posted. They don’t want you to see “Belt Read More

License cats, why don’tcha?

On my morning run, I saw 8 cats roaming the streets on the prowl. I saw no loose dogs. Yet, Montgomery County dog owners are getting hit with a 25% hike in the dog license fee. It’s time to start licensing cats- at least ones that are outside. The Dayton Daily News article: License fees Read More

Belt tightening isn’t going to solve the Dayton financial problem

No real time to write a full post about this- but, either Joey or Nan should be happy I’m running, because next year won’t be easy. The city is projecting a $20M shortfall next year: The city of Dayton’s financial woes grow deeper with budget estimates for 2010 predicting up to a $20 million shortfall. Read More

Another gastronomical find: fresh ginger ale at Coco’s

Yesterday, it was the deep-fried pretzel from Hearts Hot Dogs on Courthouse Square. Today- it was fresh ginger ale at Coco’s. Ginger ale is the oldest soft drink in the United States- and used to be touted to heal what ails you. I first experienced it when I had my tonsils out- and didn’t particularly Read More

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