Thanks Rhonda.  I sent to my other list. 

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From: Rhonda Partain <[log in to unmask]> 

> Maine Today, ME, USA 
> Thursday, May 31, 2007 
> 
> Housing for low-income, visually impaired Mainers is open 
> 
> By The Associated Press wire report 
> 
> May 31, 2007 05:46 PM 
> 
> PORTLAND - Maine's first low-income housing for people who are visually 
> impaired or blind is open for business. 
> 
> The $5.5 million Iris Park Apartments featuring 30 independent-living units 
> is billed as the second of its kind in the country. A formal grand-opening 
> ceremony featuring former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell of Maine is 
> scheduled for Aug. 10. 
> 
> The Iris Network spearheaded the Portland project to promote affordable 
> housing for people with vision loss and to support independent living. 
> 
> "I think everyone in the building is very happy with the new situation," 
> said John Lee, president of the Resident's Council. 
> 
> The Iris Network is a 101-year-old nonprofit that serves as a resource for 
> people with vision loss by providing training, education and support so they 
> attain independence and integration into the community. 
> 
> HYPERLINK http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/012474.html 
> http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/012474.html 
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