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·         (June 6) FW: City County Merger Wrap Up Meeting

·         (June 7 & 9) FW: Next Week - Mayors Porch Tour Comes to YOU!

·         (June 11) FW: Street Beats by Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

·         (June 15) FW: Meet Author Heather Hanson for a Book Signing

·         (June 19 - 25) FW: Great News!  Available openings for Anytown Camp

·         (Save the Date: Nov. 3) FW: Request for awards nominations

·         FW: West Dayton Development Fund (WDDF) Disbursements (with Request For Comments)

·         FW: MVRPC launches Street Smart Pedestrian Safety campaign.

·         FW: Aullwood June 2016 Calendar

·         FW: Concerns surface over WSU budget and debate costs

·         FW: Ombudsman Weekly Update 6-3-2016

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From: Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley
Subject: City County Merger Wrap Up Meeting


County City Merger Wrap-up Meeting
Final Town Hall Meeting regarding Dayton Together


Mayor Nan Whaley will be speaking on Monday, June 6 at 7:00 pm at St. Margaret Episcopal Church to wrap up discussions regarding Dayton Together - a group that supported merging city of Dayton and Montgomery County governments and services.

When:   Monday, June 6
Where:  St. Margaret Episcopal Church, 5301 Free Pike, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Time:    7:00pm

The public is invited and encouraged to attend.  For more information please contact Pastor Xavier Johnson at 937.222.4373

 

 

From: David K. Greer [mailto:dkgreer@ameritech.net]
Subject: FW: Next Week - Mayors Porch Tour Comes to YOU!

The Dayton Porch Tour stops in your neighborhood next week! Come out to one of these two meetings to speak with Mayor Nan Whaley, hear updates about your city government and ask questions about the services we provide.
     

·         Tuesday, June 7 - Eastern Hills (church @ 1368 Huffman Ave.)

·         Thursday, June 9 - Five Points (Germantown Village, 464 S. Broadway St.)


Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. Learn more at http://daytonohio.gov/daytonporchtour

 

 

From: Marsha Bonhart-Neilson
Subject:
Street Beats by Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

Hello, Dr. Seoh - I am asking that you include Dayton Contemporary Dance Company's, family fun day called, Street Beats, set for Saturday, June 11th at Riverscape Metroparks from 5 - 7:30pm.
    

·         5-6 pm: face painting, storytelling, dance lessons, music.

·         6:15, DCDC is in full performance until 7:30.


Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketcenterstage.com or 937-228-3630
(Adult ($15.00), Military ($13.50), Senior (60+) ($13.50) and Student ($12.50))

 

 

From: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Subject: Meet Author Heather Hanson for a Book Signing on June 15

 

Prophets and Mogels, Rangers and Rogues, Bison and Bears

Meet Author Heather Hanson for a Book Signing
June 15, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
16 S. Williams St., Dayton, OH 45402

Join award-winning journalist Heather Hansen for a book signing and slideshow presentation about the history of the National Park Service. National Parks are a source of pride and wonder. One hundred years ago creating a bureau to administer America's vast and diverse parks was a concept requiring great debate and persuasion. The story of the NPS is the story of people who fought to protect the places that have helped to define our national identity. For Prophets and Moguls Hansen logged roughly 20,000 miles visiting many of America's best places, and ate pounds of campfire mac and cheese while reliving her early days exploring national parks as a junior ranger on Cape Cod National Seashore thirty years ago. Hansen is an independent reporter based in Boulder, Colorado. She worked at various US and international newspapers and magazines, and her work has appeared in national publications. She received the American Society of Journalists and Authors' general nonfiction prize; the Colorado Authors' League's creative nonfiction prize; and the Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Award.


For more information call 937-225-7705 or go online at www.nps/gov.
This program is free and open to the public.

 

 

From: Mary Tyler; Executive Director, The National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton
Subject: Great News! Available openings for Anytown Camp

Due to the generosity of a few donors and foundations, we have openings for the Anytown Youth Leadership Institute for students entering the 10, 11 and 12th grades. 

It’s an amazing life changing experience as students are immersed in diversity and inclusion modules that address classism, sexism, racism, ableism and all the other isms.  See attached brochure. 

Anytown begins June 19th and ends June 24th .  It is held at Camp Joy in Clarksville, OH.  Students are picked up at UD Arena on Sunday and return on Friday.

Cost: $25.00 Registration fee and $150 for Students who do NOT receive free or reduced lunch.  We offer full scholarships for those on free or reduced lunch.

Past Anytown delegates include students from DECA, Fairfield Schools, Oakwood High School, Green County Career Center, The Dayton Regional STEM School, Fairborn High School, Thurgood Marshall, Kettering Fairmont High School, Stivers School for the Arts, Springfield High School, Northmont High School, Yellow Springs and this list goes on.

For more information or an application, visit www.nccjgreaterdayton.org today!

 

 

From: David K. Greer
Subject: FW: West Dayton Development Fund (WDDF) Disbursements

Did you see this article from the DDN June 1, 2016 newspaper (see link below)?  There, according to the chart in the article, has been a lot of money disbursed to businesses in West Dayton since the inception of the WDDF.  Can anyone concur with the amount of the total investment (leveraged dollars included) of $59,380,986.00 from the fund since 1997?  I am very curious about this information because if it is true, there is a misnomer being believed, at least in part, about the dollars being spent in West Dayton!  Please respond.  Thank you in advance!

http://wdtn.com/2016/06/01/west-dayton-residents-upset-over-lack-of-development/?cid=facebook_WDTN-TV

 

 

From: Garrett Harshaw, Karla
Subject: Request for awards nominations


Nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Access to Justice Awards.


Individuals, organizations and businesses will be recognized for providing extraordinary assistance to low-income and disadvantaged people in our community by helping them to gain access to justice and secure stability in their lives. Nominees may be an attorney or other advocate who has demonstrated concern and dedication to assisting individuals in need.

Honorees will be selected for the following: Lloyd O’Hara Public Interest Law Award that recognizes attorneys; Community Advocacy Award for activism; and Community Impact Award for long-term enhancements for low-income area residents. (Allnominees must reside in the Miami Valley and may not be employed by ABLE, GDVLP or LAWO.)

The awards will be presented at the Access to Justice Awards Gala to be held Thursday, November 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center. The event is presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc. (GDVLP), and Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO), organizations that provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals and families facing housing, domestic violence, elder abuse, disability, public benefits and consumer issues, education, and immigration concerns.


Submit a nomination form online at www.ablelaw.org/a2j-mv-2016
If the online form is not used, please include the following:
     

o   A cover page should include the nominee’s name, address, telephone number, email address, and name of the award that is being pursued. Also, include the nominator’s contact information.

o   Describe the reasons for your nomination. (Essay or list, 700 words or less.) Attachments may be included.

o   Lloyd O’Hara Award: Describe how the individual or firm has represented minority, disabled or disadvantaged clients; Describe how the nominee has made a significant or lasting benefit to clients represented; Describe the urgency, difficulty and impact of the work provided.

o   Community Advocacy Award: Describe the grassroots organizing, public education or community advocacy performed by the individual or organization you are nominating; How does this work benefit lowincome, disadvantaged people or communities?

o   Community Impact Award: Describe the types of improvements this individual, organization, business or government has made in the lives of low-income people; How has this work improved the economic, educational and/or living conditions and opportunities for low-income or minority communities?


Nominations not submitted using the online form, may be submitted by email to kharshaw@ablelaw.org or mailed to: Access to Justice Awards, 130 W. Second St., Suite 700, Dayton, OH 45402. The deadline for nominations is Friday, July 8, 2016.

A selection committee, comprised of community representatives, will choose the honorees. If you have questions regarding the nomination process, please contact Karla Garrett Harshaw at (937) 535-4432.

 

 

From: Laura Loges
Subject: MVRPC launches Street Smart Pedestrian Safety campaign.



For Immediate Release
Date:              June 1, 2016
Contact:        Laura Loges; Director of Marketing and Public Affairs, MVRPC
Subject:        MVRPC launches Street Smart Pedestrian Safety campaign.

Dayton, OHIn response to the alarming increase in pedestrian related crashes this year, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) launched a pedestrian safety campaign entitled Street Smart.  The campaign includes billboards and print ads that will be featured on the sides of various Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA) buses.

“The Street Smart campaign was developed to be a powerful reminder that crashes involving pedestrians never end well,” stated MVRPC’s Executive Director, Brian O. Martin, AICP. “The images represent people in your life like your neighbor, family member or friend. We want to remind everyone to watch out for pedestrians and pedestrians need to walk defensively.” The billboard ads are located along arterial roadways throughout the Miami Valley that have higher vehicle, transit, and pedestrian traffic. The transit vehicles with print ads will be on numerous GDRTA bus routes.

The MVRPC website (
http://www.mvrpc.org/street-smart) includes the following reminders:
    

·           If there is a sidewalk, use it. If you must walk in the street, walk on the left FACING TRAFFIC.

·           Wear light-colored or reflective clothing at night, or at dawn or dusk.

·           If you regularly walk or jog at night, consider wearing lights. Or just carry a flashlight.

·           If there is a crosswalk, use it. 

·           Even if it is your turn to cross at a light, make eye contact with any approaching vehicles.

·           Watch out for turning vehicles at intersections. 

·           Look out for drivers that seem distracted or who are driving strangely. Move farther away from the road if you are concerned.

·           Don’t walk distracted; look up from your phone when crossing a street, or better still, put it away entirely when walking along a busy road.

·           Remember, driving under the influence can be fatal. So can walking under the influence.

This campaign is adapted from Street Smart campaign funded by District of Columbia, District Department of Transportation, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Virginia Highway Safety Office and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Established in 1964, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission promotes collaboration among communities, stakeholders, and residents to advance regional priorities. MVRPC is a forum and resource where the Board of Directors identifies priorities and develops public policy and collaborative strategies to improve quality of life throughout the Miami Valley Region. MVRPC performs various regional planning activities, including air quality, water quality, transportation, land use, research and GIS. As the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), MVRPC is responsible for transportation planning in Greene, Miami and Montgomery Counties and parts of northern Warren County. MVRPC's areawide water quality planning designation encompasses five (5) counties: Darke, Preble plus the three MPO counties.

For additional information, contact Bob Steinbach, MVRPC’s Director of Sustainable Solutions and Transportation Alternatives at (937) 223-6323 or bsteinbach@mvrpc.org.

 

 

From: Cothran, Laurie
Subject: Aullwood June 2016 Calendar

For further information contact Laurie K. Cothran; Marketing and Development Manager, lcothran@audubon.org, 937-890-7360.  All events will be held at:

Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414-1129


Aullwood’s June 2016 Schedule At a Glance


June 1 – June 17 – The Faerie Birds of Aullwood (Center)
June 1 – June 26 - Dayton Outdoors Photo Exhibit by Bill Franz (Center)
June 1 – September 4 – Aullwood is a Blue Star Museum (Farm and Center)
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Morning Discovery Walks for Adults, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.  (Center)
June 4 - Five Senses Forest Walk, 2:30 p.m.  (Center)
June 4 – Community Service Day – Invasive Removal with Americorps NCCC, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  (Center)
June 5 - Aullwood Breeding Bird Census, 6:30 a.m.  (Center)
June 5 - Aullwood Draft Horse Wagon Rides, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.  (Farm)
June 6 - August 5 - Summer Earth Adventures Classes (Center / Farm)
June 11 - Center for Life Long Learning - Wire Wrap a Cabochon Workshop, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Center)*
June 11, 12, 19, 25, 26 - Family Discovery Walks, 2:30 p.m.  (Center)
June 18 - Pig in a Poke - Farm Walk, 2:30 p.m.  (Farm)
June 19 - Father’s Day – Aullwood Open
June 20 - Strawberry Moon - June Full Moon Walk, 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.  (Center)
June 26 – Bees ‘n Aull: A Pollinator Celebration, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.  (Farm)*


General admission is $5/adult and $3/child unless otherwise noted with an asterisk (*).  Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society are admitted free.  Aullwood Center programs are held at 1000 Aullwood Road.  Aullwood Farm programs are held at 9101 Frederick Pike. Call (937) 890-7360 for more information. Read more on our website www.aullwood.org.


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June brings the first day of summer on the 21st.  Enjoy a draft horse pulled wagon ride, help count Aullwood’s breeding birds, or join our family-friendly pollinator celebration Bees ‘n Aull.  Parents can help their children develop a deeper sense of wonder for the earth by enrolling them in the popular Summer Earth Adventures classes that begin in June.

The Faerie Houses of Aullwood
Extended through June 17!
Come enjoy the Faerie Birds of Aullwood, a series of six beautifully crafted faerie houses installed along the Birds, Flight, and Wrights Trail near the Marie S. Aull Education Center. Built by long-time volunteers Judi Hill, Janie Gehman, Kathy Anderson, and Jen Basinger with guidance from Aullwood’s Executive Director, Alexis Faust, these delightful faerie houses were each designed to attract a very specific type of bird. Each bird is native to Ohio. Test your bird identification skills, match the correct local bird to each faerie house, and a prize awaits!

Dayton Outdoors Photography Exhibit
Through June 26 Aullwood will host Dayton Outdoors by local photographer Bill Franz.  Bill is the photographer behind the well know Facebook page “Dayton at Work and Play” and a regular contributor to local newspapers and magazines.  His photos of Dayton people have appeared in solo and group art exhibits in galleries across Ohio and neighboring states.  All profits from the sale of his photos go to Dayton area nonprofits.  Proceeds from this exhibit support Aullwood’s environmental educational programs for children. (Center)

To participate, stop by the Marie S. Aull Education Center and pick up your Faerie House Form at the front desk. Proceed to the [flights trail], and turn left to find the first house.  Mark the bird you think might live in each house on your form.  Return to the front desk to check your form against the key.  If you have identified all six birds correctly, you will win a prize! Come and enjoy the miniature faerie fun!  Each family may win a prize!  Exhibit ends June 30! (Center)

Aullwood is a Blue Star Museum
Aullwood is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.

Aullwood will offer free admission to active duty military personnel, National Guard and Reserve and their families, as well as veterans from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families. The program also provides families an opportunity to enjoy the nation's cultural heritage and learn more about their new communities after a military move. The complete list of participating museums is available at
www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Five Senses Forest Walk
Saturday, June 4 starting at 2:30 p.m.  Enjoy a guided nature walk on Aullwood’s accessible Birds, Flight and the Wrights Trail.  This slow, leisurely stroll is designed especially for those with mobility issues/vision loss and is led by Nina Lapitan, Aullwood’s Volunteer Coordinator and a stroke survivor.  This trail is 4/10th of a mile, is paved and offers comfortable benches along the way where we can sit and pause to enjoy the view and see what nature is offering us to discover that day. After our outdoor exploration, we’ll enjoy some punch and cookies.  (Center)

Community Service Day with AmeriCorps NCCC
An AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team is hosting a community service day with Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm on Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist with eradicating invasive species and are meeting at the Aullwood Education Center at 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH.

The community day is set up to allow volunteers to assist with beautifying areas in Ohio. The NCCC team of eight, from the North Central Region campus of Vinton, Iowa is looking for volunteers to help with eradicating honeysuckle and garlic mustard. Eradicating honeysuckle and garlic mustard includes cutting down honeysuckle with loppers and/or handsaws, pulling up garlic mustard, and placing garlic mustard within black, plastic bags. This day of work will increase environmental awareness within the community by allowing the volunteers to realize and understand why it is important to remove honeysuckle and garlic mustard.

Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Volunteers should bring sunscreen/wear a hat, insect repellent, work gloves and safety glasses.  Limited tools will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own loppers and handsaws. Don’t forget your water bottle to stay hydrated during the work day.

To participate, go to:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044badae2ca1f85-extreme.  For further information about this event, please contact Nina Lapitan at nlapitan@audubon.org or (937) 890-7360, ext. 214. For more information on the role of the NCCC members in the event, please contact Kyle Drayer at serviceproject.outreach19@gmail.com.
 (Center)

Aullwood Breeding Bird Census
Sunday, June 5 starting at 6:30 a.m.  Each June Aullwood’s naturalists conduct a census of the breeding birds found in our sanctuary.  Starting early in the morning, we listen, watch and count the different species and discover how many birds live here.  Data from the annual breeding bird census enables us to manage our sanctuary for a rich diversity of birds.  Come and help us count our birds!  (Center)

Morning Discovery Walks for Adults
Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.  Join Tom Hissong, Education Coordinator, on a weekly walk along our beautiful trails to explore the wonderful seasonal changes taking place at Aullwood.  Bring binoculars!  (Center)

Aullwood Draft Horse Wagon Rides
Sunday, June 5 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.  Join Red and Mick, Aullwood’s draft horse team, and Farmer Bill for a relaxing tour of Aullwood Farm on a wagon drawn by horse power.  This is a great way to explore Aullwood Farm for the first time or to view it from a new perspective.  Fees for the program are $1/person.  Non-members must pay admission to the farm in addition to the wagon ride fees.  Each ride lasts about 30 minutes.  (Farm)

*2016 Summer Earth Adventures
Join us for a summer filled with fun and excitement by enrolling your children and grandchildren in Aullwood’s Summer Earth Adventures! Our popular classes are for children age two to 8th grade and take place June 6 – August 5.  Weeklong classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to noon for children who are interested in exploring nature through hands-on activities at the farm or center. This year’s theme is May The Forest Be With You! 

Adventures may include searching watery habitats for aquatic life, helping with animal care and farm chores, looking for fossils, creating nature artwork and much more! A limited number of scholarships are available this year.  To inquire about scholarship details call Aullwood or email
nconrad@audubon.org.  To register for classes call Aullwood (937) 890-7360 or complete the registration form in the Summer Earth Adventures brochure. Classes fill quickly so register now! 

The 2016 Summer Earth Adventures classes will be held the following weeks:
           
Session 1 – June 6 – 10                                      Session V – July 11 – 15
            Session II – June 13 – 17                                   Session VI – July 18 – 22
            Session III – June 20 – 24                                  Session VII – July 25 – 29
            Session IV – June 27 – July 1                            Session VIII – August 1 – 5

If you would like to assist with classes, Aullwood is also seeking volunteer assistants (ages 14 and up) to help with Summer Earth Adventures.  Volunteer assistants lend a hand with a variety of tasks to help the teacher provide an exciting class for youngsters.  If you would like more information on becoming a teacher or volunteer assistant for the 2016 Summer Earth Adventures classes contact Nina Lapitan at nlapitan@audubon.org.

* Center for Lifelong Learning Adult Classes
Aullwood’s 2016 CLL classes challenge adults to learn nature’s secrets, enjoy a new hobby, or take an eco-tour to an exciting place. Review class listings on our website at www.aullwood.org and call (937) 890-7360 to register.
Saturday, June 11 - Wire Wrap a Cabochon Workshop, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Center)*

Family Discovery Walks
Saturdays and Sundays, June 11, 12, 19, 25 and 26 at 2:30 p.m.  Join an Aullwood naturalist for a leisurely walk along Aullwood’s trails to discover the natural delights of summer.  A visit to Muskrat Marsh or Bluegill Pond always reveals turtles, frogs and dragonflies and the peaceful North Woods is now a haven for summer birds - vireos, thrushes, warblers and orioles.  (Center)

Pig in a Poke – Farm Walk
Saturday, June 18 starting at 2:30 p.m.  Meet Aullwood’s favorite nap takers- the pigs.  Find out how the pigs are taken care of and enjoy cooling them off with the hose.  Help feed them their evening meal and give them a sweet treat they won’t resist.  Finish the walk off by making a small pig craft and taking home some pork recipes.  Come away with a hog-tacular experience!  (Farm) 

Strawberry Moon - June Full Moon Walk
Monday, June 20 from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m.  June is the month for strawberries.  Wild strawberries appear in meadows and add a special taste treat to an outdoor walk.  Join an Aullwood naturalist for a relaxing night walk in the light of the Strawberry Moon.  (Center)

*Bees ‘n Aull: A Pollinator Celebration
Sunday, June 26th from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. will be the date to celebrate Ohio Pollinators at the Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike in Dayton! Admission is $5/ adult with children under 18 and members of Aullwood free. No party would be as festive or delicious without the contribution of pollinators and the plants they pollinate. Learn about pollinators—birds, bees, butterflies and more—and celebrate National Pollinators Week during a fun-filled day with hands-on learning opportunities, crafts, demonstrations, programs and walking tours of Aullwood Farm.

Event Highlights:

·           Observe a honey bee hive, talk with beekeepers and learn about beekeeping

·           Enter to win one of ten (10) free one-year memberships to Aullwood provided by Scotts Miracle GRO support of Celebrate Ohio Pollinators

·           Draft Horse Wagon rides ($1 per person) from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. to see Aullwood fields and pastures

·           Meet the 2016 American Honey Queen

·           Make bee and butterfly crafts

·           Live music by Chris Rowlands

·           Local food trucks and Graeter’s Ice Cream will be on site

·           Learn how to create a pollinator friendly habitat in your own backyard

·           Local honey for sale

·           Learn about monarch butterflies and their migration

·           Join an Aullwood Naturalist on a walking tour of  Aullwood Farm and see all the animals

·           Take home a seed packet of native Ohio plants


Participating Organizations
Ohio State Beekeepers Association | Miami Valley Beekeepers Association |
Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District | NRCS/USDA | OSU Extension | Pollinator Stewardship Council | Brukner Nature Center | Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative | B-W Greenway Community Land Trust


Sponsored by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (Farm)
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Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, an Audubon Center for environmental education and sustainable agriculture, provides activities that increase understanding and preservation of the planet by children and adults through education, research and recreation.

 

 

From: Jim Vance
Subject: FW: Concerns surface over WSU budget and debate costs

Rudy Fichtenbaum, former Chief Negotiator of the AAUP-WSU, says "it’s totally bogus" to channel 2 news
http://wdtn.com/2016/06/02/concerns-surface-over-wsu-budget-and-debate-costs/

 

 

From: Shirley Dunson
Subject: Ombudsman Weekly Update 6-3-2016

Your Ombudsman Office opened a dozen cases this week on Dayton Public Schools, Child Support, Daycare, Food Stamps, Medicaid, the US Department of Education, Greater Dayton Premier Management (GDPM) and the Division of Unclaimed Funds for residents of Centerville, Dayton, Englewood, Trotwood and West Carrollton.  Each case resolved makes a difference in the lives of those bringing their problems to us, and this week we closed a case which brought a family $1800.  The family came to us with a notice that they had an $1800 overpayment, which, after investigation, became a $1800 underpayment in social security benefits.  We provided brief advice or information to another 20 households in Dayton, Englewood, Huber Heights and Trotwood about the County Courts, Food Stamps, Medicare, the eviction process, Small Claims Court and the Attorney General's Office.

Our Long-term Care Ombudsmen started investigations into complaints in five facilities on discharge notices; inadequate care plans; medication administration; assistance with eating; and resident conflict.  We received decisions from three discharge hearings last week: we won two and lost one.  In one that we won, we prevented a man from being discharged from the nursing home to the homeless shelter.  We had two discharge hearings this week.  We participated in six surveys by the Ohio Department of Health, to provide information about the verified complaints and other activity we have had in those six facilities.

Please find our newspaper column and weekly Facebook postings:

Dying woman receives rest of benefit Sometimes the situations that persons bring to the Ombudsman Office are both tragic and compelling. Recently a woman contacted the Ombudsman and explained that she was suffering from cancer and did not have long to live. The woman applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) two years ago, and the determination was made that she was eligible for benefits. She received $2,000 last October and began receiving a monthly benefit of about $400. The woman contacted the Social Security Administration to request the remaining back pay be released to her in order to improve her quality of life in the time she has left to live. The Ombudsman received a letter from the woman’s physician stating her incurable and terminal condition. With the woman’s permission, the letter was shared with the Social Security Administration. With the documentation from the physician, the woman’s remainder of her benefit in the amount of $4,600 was released to her Direct Express payment card within five business days. Her monthly benefit of $400 will continue. The woman was extremely grateful for the assistance.

Diane Welborn; Ombudsman
The Ombudsman Office, 11 West Monument Avenue, Suite 606, Dayton, Ohio 45402

937-223-4613, 937-228-1183 (Fax)

 

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