| 3,371 people were housed in emergency facilities when they found themselves without a home. |
| 7,132 area youth showed an increased knowledge of healthy behaviors such as avoiding drugs, alcohol and early sexual activity. |
| 11,037 people received crisis counseling in times of need. |
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi
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Are You Ready for DTV?
 On
June 12, 2009, all televisions will stop broadcasting on analog
airwaves and switch to the new DTV format. Many people will not
even notice the transition -- most subscribers to Time Warner Cable and
DirectTV will see no interruption of services. However, if you
use an antenna or "rabbit ears" to watch your favorite shows, you will
need to purchase a converter box. Converter boxes cost between $40 and
$80 dollars and are available at
many nationwide retailers such as Radio Shack, Best Buy and Target.
Detailed
information on the DTV transition can be found at www.dtv.gov. Locally, WHIO-TV has set up their own DTV hotline that can be reached by calling (937) 259-2009.
To
register for your $40 coupon, visit www.dtv2009.gov.
Coupons are only good for up to 90 days after the date
issued. Currently, any new registrants will be placed on a
wait list to receive their coupon, as funding has expired for the
program. Coupons are being issued as old ones expire. Even if you are
expected to receive your coupon after the February 17 deadline, the
government is recommending that people still register so they can
receive their discount for any additional converter boxes that need to
be purchased.
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The Digital Delay?
Congress has officially delayed the DTV transition from the original date of February 17, 2009, to the new date of June 12, 2009.
Locally, all stations are delaying their transition, and all will
make the official switch on or before the new deadline. This
means that people can still watch TV after February 17th without
needing a digital converter box.
- WKEF (ABC Channel 22): Will broadcast in analog until June 12, 2009.
- WRGT (FOX Channel 45): Will broadcast in analog until June 12, 2009.
- WHIO (CBS Channel 7): Will broadcast in analog until May 3, 2009.
- WDTN (NBC Channel 2): Will broadcast in analog past the February 17 date - final deadline has yet to be determined.
- WBDT (CW Channel 26): Will broadcast in analog past the February 17 date - final deadline has yet to be determined.
- ThinkTV (PBS Channel 16): Will broadcast in analog past the February 17 date - final deadline has yet to be determined.
Alternative
Ways to Watch TV
With recent
advances in Internet technology, it is now possible to watch many of
your favorite TV shows and movies right on your computer. The following
major networks will allow you to watch their programming online instead
of from your television, all for no cost:
Many new services are
compiling multiple shows for viewing on one dedicated website.
Again, these services are completely free:
- Hulu.com:
The largest and most successful site features both modern and
classic TV shows, as well as full-length movies.
- Joost.com
- Sling.com
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