Beware, this post may come off as a bit of a rant. Probably because it is a bit of a rant.
This week I have had several calls from people following up on applications to our apartments, keep in mind that our policy (which every applicant is told) is this – if you are approved for move-in we will contact you, there is no need to contact us. So I feel that calling me to ‘check the status of an application’, is grounds for denying an application.
This morning alone I had two applicants that called over three times each to check the status of applications I received last night. Each time I reminded the caller that I would contact them if they had been approved, there is no need to call back and check your application. These calls only prompted me to push the task of screening these applications further down on my To Do List.
When I got around to checking out the applications I found that both applicants on both applications had at least one eviction on their record with the Marion Municipal Courts. Why is it such a big deal, you ask? Let me break it down like this – If Bob lends Tom $20 and Tom doesn’t pay Bob back are you going to lend Tom a single dime? Essentially stiffing one landlord and then expecting another to rent to you is the same exact thing.
So, now what should you do if you have been previously evicted and wish for it to be cleared up? PAY UP! Contact the landlord and satisfy your debt, evictions show up on your record as well as your credit report. So be sure to get a written receipt for your payment to show that you have made it right and then contact the credit bureau. If you are unable to make contact then I would tell you to find some legal council. Aside from that be upfront with all prospective landlords so they don’t think you are trying to hide your eviction record.
This past weekend I posted a photo on my photoblog of a member of the Marion Area Harley Rider’s Association (MAHRA) that was collecting donations at area intersections. The money donated from last weekend’s
Marion Area Harley Riders Assn.
drive will be going toward Christmas Clearinghouse. MAHRA is also hosting a ‘Toy Run’ on Saturday October 3rd to raise funds for Marion’s Christmas Clearinghouse. Cost is $10 per person and participants are to meet at Bob Evan’s on St. Rt. 95 near U.S. 23. Registration will be from 10-11 and everyone will begin at 11:00am. The ‘Toy Run’ will end with a steer roast at Wild Bills in downtown Marion. For more information contact Roger at (740)387-1443
Once upon a time (somewhere back in 2008) in a land far away (Washington D.C.) the fairy godparents (legislators) set a plan to save the country from all that was evil. This plan was called the Neighborhood Revitalization Act of 2008, All the details are available here if you wish to read up. From the guidelines given the city and county of Marion then formed Neighborhood Stabalization Program (NSP) to access, review and eventually demolish. The city and county of Marion were provided $1.1 million to complete this project.
A few months ago I posted a brief paragraph that I had received a list of the properties that were under review, that list has now grown to over 100 properties. From this original list there will be 24 properties presented this evening at 5:00pm. The NSP will be presenting these to the city’s board of building appeals to request funding from that allocated for the Neighborhood Revitalization Act.
If you believe a property in your neighborhood is , abandonment, unsecured or in an unmaintained state contact the mayor’s assistant, Janell O’Neil at 740-383-5816. Once a property is referred it will be presented to the NSP board at their monthly meeting for review.
*UPDATE* This morning’s Marion Star reports that 16 of the 24 properties the board was dealing with have received consent from the current owners to proceed with the project. These 16 just need approval from city council to be demolished 119-123 Blaine Ave., 1009 Bryant St., 131 Canby Court, 130-132 Canby Court, 136-138 Canby Court, 275 Cass Ave., 125 Cayuga St., 391 W. Columbia St., 257 Owens St., 161 N. Seffner Ave., 412-416 Silver St., 422 Silver St., 601 Wood St., 393 Fies Ave., 356 Monroe St. and 770 N. State St.. Of the eight remaining, five of the owners have made arrangements with building appeals to make improvements to their properties in order to avoid demolition.
Photo Provided By Wil Lau
Three hours of live entertainment in downtown Marion at the May Pavilion, in the Palace Theatre! Dueling Pianos is returning on Friday October 2nd!
Doors open at 5pm so everyone can come straight from work and enjoy a night of fun with friends. From 5:30-8:30pm two professional piano players will keep everyone entertained with music and comedy. You’ve never seen (or been part of) a show like this before. Crowd sing-alongs are commonplace in the world of dueling piano shows as well as the players taking your requests. Over 280 people sang, danced, and laughed at this duo in April so get your tickets before they’re sold out. Several tables have already been filled so call or stop in right away to claim your seats before they’re all gone! Advance tickets are available now at only $15 and include food and live entertainment. A cash bar is available.
You can claim your tickets by stopping in to the Palace Box Office at 270 W Center St in downtown Marion or by calling 740.383.2101. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday 9a-5p, Saturday 9a-12p. Groups of 8 or more may reserve a full table.
One of this summer’s adventures was to have our own garden. We started off with all sorts of steam and ended very much deflated, but it was a great experience and loved sharing the time with my husband in the garden. We planted lots of vegetables and shared the majority of them with our friends, neighbors and co-workers. I did manage to can some of our harvest, which was new for me, and gave a great sense of accomplishment for me.
My favorite recipe is one of the easiest to can,
Freshly Canned Sweet & Sour Sauce
Home Made Sweet & Sour Sauce and it’s by far better than anything you will find in the store!
- 3 cups Diced Red, Orange Or Yellow Bell Peppers
- ¾ cups Vinegar
- 3-½ cups Granulated White Sugar
- 1 box(es) Sure-Jell
Clean and dice peppers, place in saucepan with vinegar. Saute peppers for a minute to take crunch off. Measure sugar and set aside. Add sure-jell to saucepan with peppers and vinegar, stir mixture until boiling. Stir in sugar and bring to full rolling boil, boil for one full minute stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and continue to stir for five minutes while sugar dissolves, also preventing peppers from floating. Ladle sauce into 3 pint jars or 6 half-pint jars, place lids and seal according to manufacturer.
Just a side note, this recipe doesn’t call for any food coloring which is awesome for those that are allergic to red dye that is put into most store bought sauce.
