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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
MVRPC backs Bellbrook-Spring Valley bikeway
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission included the Bellbrook-Spring Valley bikeway connector among the seven projects it recommended for federal funding for the government’s 2010 fiscal year, which begins on Oct. 1.
The bikeway would link Bellbrook (at Sackett-Wright Park) with the well-established Little Miami Scenic Trail in Spring Valley. The routing of the bikeway is still an issue, as some property owners have said they are opposed.
The MVRPC recommended $4.7 million in federal funding for the $6 million project. Final MVRPC recommendations will be given to the region’s congressional delegation in March, so the delegation can promote the projects in Washington for funding.
Also on the MVRPC’s federal funding request list was $10 million for work on U.S. 35 interchanges in the Beavercreek area.
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Inaugural address touches CSU students, faculty
WILBERFORCE — About 200 Central State University students sat in quiet awe as President Barack Obama laid out plans for his presidency.
For many it was a sight they never thought they would see in their lifetimes — an African American taking the oath of office and giving an inaugural address.
“I’m just speechless. There are not words to describe what I’m feeling right now,” said Lee Ingham, an administrator at the college. “I never thought (I’d see this), but after Barack Obama I began to believe.”
The historical significance wasn’t lost on the young students. Jeremy Jones, an 18-year-old from Chicago, said a few short years ago he wouldn’t have believed Obama’s election was possible.
“I’m very proud to see an African American sworn into office,” he said. “All the struggles we went through, we finally have the opportunity.”
Students Kamaria Pernell, of Dayton, and Toniesha Payne, of Columbus, recalled a phrase they heard from a history professor that originally came from the lyrical mind of hip hop artist Jay-Z.
“Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther King Jr. could walk, so Barack Obama could run, so we can fly,” Payne said. “I think that says it all.”
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Community theater renovating new home
XENIA — After floating from venue to venue in the first years of it’s infancy XACT, the Xenia Area Community Theater, has a permanent place to dim the house lights.
Work is well underway to transform a historic building that was last home to a Harley Davidson dealership into a performance space and thrift store to help support operations.
Staff photo by Teesha McClam“We thought it was a good empty space downtown,” said Alan King, a member of the XACT board. “We really wanted to be downtown.”
It almost didn’t happen. Read why in the 1/22 Greene County Neighbors edition.
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Best sled-riding hills in Greene County?
If the weather forecast is right (always a gamble), we probably won’t see snow again until next week.
But last week’s snowfall got me wondering — what are the best sled-riding hills in Greene County?
Is there one spot that draws crowds every time we get more than a dusting? Does Beavercreek have better spots than Fairborn or Xenia or Bellbrook?
If you’ve got a favorite spot, or one that you went to as a kid, post your comment on this blog.
If anyone has a photo to back up the claim, send it to jkelley@daytondailynews.com, and we’ll post it with this item.
Happy sledding!
