August 2013

200 nets and counting- restoring pride in Dayton: the state of our courts address

We live in a basketball-loving community. We’ve got courts all over. More on the West side than the East side- but, they are there- and we’ve got players. I’ve been giving kids shirts- for making three threes in a row. Yesterday- I parted with 4. One kid, since I didn’t have his size (he was Read More

Basketball under the lights

I end up on a lot of courts after the sun goes down. While the sun is up- I can knock on doors and talk to voters, but once it’s dark- it’s time to hang or repair nets. Last night, was mostly repairing, but I had a few interesting experiences. There is a little park Read More

No reason to vote in Dayton Public School race

Unofficially, Kim A. Johnson did not turn in enough signatures to qualify for the November 5 ballot- leaving 4 candidates for 4 seats. Hazel Rountree, who has the backing of Ms. Thompson turned in early, and signatures were certified on Aug 5th. Adil T. Baguirov 630 Maryland Ave., Dayton 45404 Kim A. Johnson 4536 Kings Read More

Local basketball legends make Dayton look good

I saw the most amazing basketball game last night and it only cost me $7. I’m not a huge basketball fan, I almost never watch it on TV, I couldn’t ref a game to save my life, but, I’ve seen my share of games from the “White Men Can’t Jump” courts on Venice Beach to Read More

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