Temperatures are in the upper 30s this morning, so there is no threat for freezing precip today, thankgoodness!  But we still may see some sprinkles or light drizzle as we head through the day.  Fog is also possible.  Our cold front will be passing through early this afternoon, and once it is by… drier air will build in for tonight and Saturday.  Unfortunately, we won’t see too much sunshine today or over the weekend, as another system will approach for Sunday:

Most of the rain with this storm should stay to our south and east.  But there is still the slight chance for rain in our southern and eastern counties, as it will be moving so close.  Temperatures will remain slightly above normal all weekend, so slow snow melting will continue!

I was away yesterday… thus no blog.  I attended my fourth Kettering Leadership Academy outing.  This month, we focused on Community Organizations… and History of the area.  It is amazing to learn about local organizations and all they do.  From the community churches… to South Community Behavioral Healthcare… there are so many services out there that many aren’t even aware of!  This is truly a great community.

My favorite part of the day was a field trip to Carillon Park; I hadn’t been through the buildings since I was a kid in Girl Scouts.  It was so interesting to hear, again, about the Wright Brothers, Charles F. Kettering, Edward A. Deeds, John Patterson, etc.  What a wonder that all those brilliant minds were from right here in the Miami Valley, and all hung out together!  We learned so many interesting facts about how they spent the early 1900’s… and how much they accomplished.  Just think about how many inventions have come from the Dayton area.  As you go through your day…

Your alarm clock goes off… LCD technology was developed in Dayton
You go to the fridge to get breakfast… Freeon (which got things started) was invented in Dayton
If you take medication… Time-release formulas… invented in Dayton
You go to start the car… self-starter… invented in Dayton
You go to the ATM to get cash… that magnetic strip technology on your card… invented in Dayton
Working in the home… a stepladder… invented in Dayton

The list goes on and on.  Charles F. Kettering had more than 300 patents, himself.  Here is a list of more Dayton inventions:
DAYTON INVENTIONS

A very cute story… Patterson (founder of NCR) loved to ride horses, and always said a man who can’t control a horse is not a good leader.  Well, apparently Kettering could not control a horse!  So each time Kettering would go riding with him… Patterson would end up firing him from NCR.  Deeds had to re-hire him very frequently… LOL!!  And Patterson’s daughter (Dorothy) would often ride her horse over the “far hills”.  Thus, the two names of the roads… Far Hills and Dorothy Lane.  I love it!

I’m wondering why there hasn’t been a movie about “The Barn Gang”.  Wow, what a great story that should be told!  I encourage all of you to head down to Carillon Park (maybe when the weather gets warmer) and take a guided tour.  You won’t regret it!!
CARILLON PARK

Have a good one!
Jamie