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What exactly do you mean? The Lima refinery has been around since Mr. Rockefeller built it in 1886, so they have been polluting Ohio for well over 100 years...so this is nothing new :-)

Valero looks at ‘alternatives’ for Lima refinery BY TIM RAUSCH - Feb. 2, 2007 LIMA — It has held the names BP, Clark, Premcor and Valero. The Lima oil refinery could have yet another owner’s name if Valero pushes through with a possible sale. As predicted by an oil industry newsletter, Valero made its intentions known Thursday during its fourth-quarter earnings call. Valero Energy’s chief executive announced that Deutsche Bank was hired to help explore “strategic alternatives” for the Lima refinery, which include sale. Other alternatives for Lima include alliances and joint ventures with crude producers, explained corporate spokeswoman Mary Rose Brown. “However, it is important to note that no decision has yet been made,” Brown said. “You can be assured that we will keep your best interests as a top priority as we consider all options. We are confident that we can develop a strategic opportunity that will be better for the employees, the shareholders and the community than our current approach.” When Valero merged with Premcor in 2005, Premcor and EnCana were studying a joint venture that would have pumped $1 billion into the Lima refinery. Valero bought Premcor for $8 billion and concluded the joint venture wouldn’t work. MORE: http://www.limaohio.com

Van Wert site cut out of the running for Rolls-Royce facility BY TIM RAUSCH - Feb. 3, 2007 VAN WERT — Van Wert’s mega-site did not make the cut. Van Wert County’s economic development director said state officials told her Friday that the county’s bid for a Rolls-Royce manufacturing site won’t reach the company. The site that was a finalist in Honda’s quest for an assembly plant was not a finalist in the list of sites Ohio submitted to Rolls-Royce, Nancy Bowen said... http://www.limaohio.com/story.php?IDnum=34862

Van Wert makes bid for Rolls-Royce facility BY TIM RAUSCH - Feb. 2, 2007 VAN WERT — Van Wert officials hope to lure Rolls-Royce to a site once designated for a Honda plant. Van Wert joined 14 other communities in Ohio bidding for a new Rolls-Royce plant, which could make jet engines. Thursday was the deadline for eight states to submit site proposals to the company, which wants to build a new manufacturing facility to support its growth... http://www.limaohio.com/story.php?IDnum=34802

Celina High School Alma Mater: We sing to the school of the green and the white, The school with the spirit true, We'll ever keep thy honor bright, And pure as crystal dew. Chorus: Then raise your joyful voices high, And Alma Mater sing, Thy name we'll ever glorify, As fruits from thy labor we bring. Fight Song: On Celina, on Celina, play your best today. Hit 'em high and hit 'em low, Oh, make that scoreboard sway. Rah! Rah! Rah! On Celina, on Celina, fight on for your fame, Fight fellows fight and we will win the game.

Just a couple of little things going on along Brown Street... Although I don't think there has been any official announcement, it looks like UD is going to be opening a gift shop in the University Place development along Brown Street.... http://www.nameudstore.com/ So far, this and Arby's have committed to University Place. And the University of Dayton Residential Properties department will be moving to the College Park Center (old NCR building), so that should free up their building on Brown Street (between the University Shoppes and the Second Time Around building) for possible commercial development.

Although the Post relies on the Enquirer (Gannett) through their operating agreement that is about to expire, isn't the Post owned and operated by Scripps?

Just a snippet from an email i received today.... The University will play host to the Dayton City Commission meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in College Park Center. The city will accept a $125,000 contribution each from UD and Miami Valley Hospital to implement a traffic plan to improve traffic movement in the Fairgrounds neighborhood and on Brown Street.

I don't have any specific places to recommend, but I did get a pretty decent deal when I lived in O'Bryonville... It was easy to get to UC and I was close to most of friends who lived in either the UC area or Hyde Park/Oakley.

It's too bad they didn't include Cincinnati in this study.

I have always wondered why cities/counties in general never do this when building their convention centers. Such a missed opportunity IMO.

I have to go with "I was against the ban before, but now I'm glad it passed." As a smoker, I was totally against the smoking ban, but the ban has actually gave me the push I needed to quit. Although it has only been about 3 weeks since my last cigarette, past attempts at quitting usually would already be a lost cause at the 3 week mark becuase of drunken nights out at smoke-filled bars. Now the temptation to have a smoke isn't nearly as great when I go out.

Great stuff! Do you have any idea what the Odd Fellows Hall is used for? If anyone would know this, I figure you might. I think I looked on the door once and it basically said keep out and no, the building is not for sale.....or something to that extent.

I would say the Fall Creek Place Neighborhood near downtown Indianapolis does a pretty good job of this.

Now that Mr. Danis doesn't have the Arcade to use as a tax write-off, he's had to find other ways to save money. :-D

Valero sale -- rumor or inside information? BY TIM RAUSCH - Jan. 22, 2007 LIMA — The publisher of an oil industry newsletter said today that he expects Valero to announce that it is selling the Lima refinery sometime in the next two weeks. Tom Kloza, news publisher at New Jersey-based Oil Price Information Service, said he has sources in the mergers and acquisition business who told him Valero “quietly shopped” the Lima Refinery during the last few months. Valero officials continue to say nothing on the rumored sale offering. “As a matter of policy, we cannot comment on rumors,” said corporate communications director Mary Rose Brown. Kloza said he expects Valero to announce soon that it is putting out the for sale sign, either before or during the company’s Feb. 1 earnings report. Valero acquired the Lima Refinery in 2005 when it bought Premcor. FULL ARTICLE: http://www.limaohio.com/story.php?IDnum=34434

I was told that a digital camera is considered a portable electronic device and therefore cannot be used below 10,000 feet. Is this correct or just BS?

It would be interesting to find out exactly why the employment rate is going down, even with the large job losses. Declining population? People unemployed so long they they drop off the unemployment numbers? Early retirement/buyouts? Also, I wonder why the DDN chose to base the list on raw numbers. To me, it seems like percentage change would paint a more complete picture. But then Dayton might not have been as high, so they wouldn't have had as sensational story.

Not surprising, especially with UPS closing their hub.

From the 12/20/06 Lima News: Continental plant doubling in size BY TIM RAUSCH - Dec. 20, 2006 CONTINENTAL — One of Continental’s largest employers will be twice as large and employ 25 more people by the middle of 2007. Work on a $14.1 million expansion is under way at New Millennium Building Systems. The company held a groundbreaking ceremony today with company officials and county commissioners turning ceremonial dirt. New machinery and equipment will be purchased and 66,000 square feet of warehousing and manufacturing space will be added to the facility on the west side of the Putnam County village. Hollman said part of the expansion project will be finished sometime between April and June. More at http://www.limanews.com/story.php?IDnum=33349

Megabus does not allow you to take a bicycle.

I'm pretty sure the Oregon District voted not to be included.

Isn't it for the new high school to replace the existing Career Academy? The Ponitz Career Technology Center or something like that.

I found this interesting...I wonder if they are referring to all level of jobs (for example, I wouldn't be surprised if a secretary or a position like that chose not to relocate) Nonetheless, it does sound like good news that some of the high level researchers are choosing to relocate.

^ That posting has probably already closed, but they do have another one posted Web Site/Graphics Assistant The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission is seeking a skilled, creative, and well-organized person to fill the position of Web Site/Graphics Assistant. MVRPC serves an innovative multi-county region of approximately one million people in the area surrounding Dayton, OH (southwest Ohio). The agency provides planning services in a team-oriented environment to member jurisdictions and funding agencies, and also functions as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dayton area. Position will assist the Web Manager in maintenance and development of agency web site (www.mvrpc.org) and related web sites. Duties include: implement creative web design (CSS-based layouts, adhering to accessibility standards); employ dynamic web programming (PHP with MySQL database connectivity); and implement site content management systems. Related duties: create/design various promotional or graphic materials for both print and/or digital use; assist with implementation of public participation process, including collection/processing of public input received via web and other sources; and assist with marketing and special events as needed. Requires knowledge of web design (site organization, layout and usability); familiarity with web development/programming languages, e.g., HTML, CSS, PHP; and some familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite. Some skill with database software (MySQL) a plus. Qualifications: Associate degree or vocational school graduate with an emphasis on web design, graphic design, or closely-related field; one year experience preferred; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously is highly desirable. Starting salary to be determined DOQ; competitive benefit package. Submit cover letter and resume via e-mail to [email protected] or via regular mail to Personnel, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, One Dayton Centre, One South Main Street, Suite 260, Dayton, OH 45402. Application deadline: December 29, 2006.