| Butler County opens bidding for rural transit contract
Butler County is trying to avoid another bus fare increase for senior citizens and disabled people. For the first time in five years, the county is seeking bids from those interested in operating the bus service commonly known as BART, an acronym for Butler Area Rural Transit. Lutheran Social Services in Ross currently provides the service. "It's not that we have a problem with the quality of the service," said Janine Kennedy, community action and development director. "They provide excellent service. But I'm operating on a shoestring budget, and I want to see who else may be out there who would be willing to do it for a little less money." She said she is reluctant to raise fares because they were increased in August by 50 cents per trip, mostly due to rising gasoline costs.
Music event will benefit base's care programs
A fund-raiser will be held April 28 to support the operation of two compassionate care facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where military families can stay while a loved one is undergoing treatment at the medical center. The event — which carries the theme "A Rockin' American Bandstand" — starts at 6 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and will feature 1950s, 60's and 70's dance tunes spun by a disc jockey. .
Bidding war lifts Europe
European equity markets sparkled on Monday, with London's FTSE 100 shares index hitting a six year high as investors spied a potential bidding war for Dutch bank ABN Amro. The FTSE 100 index closed 0.83 percent higher at 6516.20 points, its highest level since 14 September, 2000. In Paris, the Cac 40 rose 1.25 percent to 5861.97 points. In Frankfurt, the Dax rose 1.75 percent to 7338.06 points. The DJ Euro Stoxx 50 index of eurozone blue chip shares gained 1.43 percent to 4379.25 points. The euro stood at 1.3549 dollars. Japanese share prices closed with gains on expectations that exporters would benefit from the weakness of the yen after world finance chiefs had skirted the issue over the weekend, dealers said. In Europe, investors tracked news on ABN Amro, which is in exclusive talks with Britain's Barclays Bank about a takeover deal.
Hawks throw down with former Bulldogs coach
Shorter College will welcome football legend Vince Dooley to the Forum tonight. He will be the feature presentation of the second annual Hawks Super Night.
The event is the main fundraiser for the Hawks Football team, which has been on the Hill for two years.
In addition to Dooley, the night will hold a catered dinner from Outback Steakhouse and two auctions (silent and live) containing donated local services, gift certificates and sport items.
Funds will be raised by entry admission, auctions and participation from official sponsors Outback Steakhouse, 95.7 The Ridge and Kevin Snodgrass.
There are three levels of entry into the event: corporate sponsorship ($1,500), table sponsor ($700) and individual tickets ($60).
Bo Hamil, the football booster club president, said "This is sure to be one of the premier events in Rome this year.
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