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| nnn April 30, 2011 How Are We Doing? Thank you in advance for sharing your opinion with us! Click here to take the online survey. Front, l-r: W. Shawna Gibbs; Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres.; Stephanie Groce; and Carol L. Perkins, Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Hanifah Kambon; and Gary L. Baker II. Click here for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members. Mark Your Calendar! Costco CCS Appreciation Day Faculty, friends and families of Columbus City Schools are invited to a Teacher Appreciation Day event Sunday, May 15, 2011, from 11 am to 5 pm, at 1500 Gemini Place. A warehouse club membership is not required. Simply share what school you're from. District 2011-12 School Year Calendar Classes for traditional schools begin Aug. 24, 2011. 13th Annual Inspirational Youth Award The Inspirational Award recognizes middle and high school students involved in outstanding community service. The top winner receives a computer and finalists receive a cash prize. Friday, May 27, 2011, is the application deadline. Apply today! Columbus Teen Idol For contestant ages 13-19. The grand prize is a $400 demo recording session and free music coaching. The show begins 1 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Easton Town Center Funny Bone Cafe. For additional community announcements - click HERE We want to hear from you. Please send your feedback and story ideas to: e-News@columbus.k12.oh.us Are you receiving a pass-along copy of |
CCS Student Poetry Slam: Sat., April 30 City of Columbus Technology and Trade College Fair Day: Sat., April 30 Columbus Museum of Art CCS Family Day: Sun., May 1 2011 Columbus City School Kindergarten Registration The Columbus Downtown High School Cafe' (364 S. 4th Street) is now open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. through May 12, 2011. Call 614-365-2283. Click here for a menu! More than 2,500 sixth-grade students from throughout Columbus City Schools (CCS) will participate in an educational pep rally and baseball game at The Ohio State University, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, when OSU plays against the Toledo University Rockets. Now in its seventh year, CCS Baseball Day's intent is to show students the opportunities available and advantages of higher education, as well as the importance of staying in school. Click here to learn more. Take Your Child to Work Day 2011 The national observation of "Take Your Child to Work Day", was Thursday, April 28, 2011; which coincided with the administration of the Ohio Achievement Tests. Accordingly, Columbus City Schools will observe "Take Your Child to Work Day" on Thursday, May 19, 2011. NOTE: All participating students must provide an absence excuse note with their parent's signature upon returning to school. Stay Connected! Your school's website provides a wealth of information... | ||||
Columbus City Schools | 270 East State Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614) 365-5000 | |||||
Friday, April 29, 2011
Columbus City Schools eNewsletter - Come See US this weekend!
Columbus City Schools eNewsletter - Come See US this weekend!
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| nnn April 30, 2011 How Are We Doing? Thank you in advance for sharing your opinion with us! Click here to take the online survey. Front, l-r: W. Shawna Gibbs; Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres.; Stephanie Groce; and Carol L. Perkins, Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Hanifah Kambon; and Gary L. Baker II. Click here for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members. Mark Your Calendar! Costco CCS Appreciation Day Faculty, friends and families of Columbus City Schools are invited to a Teacher Appreciation Day event Sunday, May 15, 2011, from 11 am to 5 pm, at 1500 Gemini Place. A warehouse club membership is not required. Simply share what school you're from. District 2011-12 School Year Calendar Classes for traditional schools begin Aug. 24, 2011. 13th Annual Inspirational Youth Award The Inspirational Award recognizes middle and high school students involved in outstanding community service. The top winner receives a computer and finalists receive a cash prize. Friday, May 27, 2011, is the application deadline. Apply today! Columbus Teen Idol For contestant ages 13-19. The grand prize is a $400 demo recording session and free music coaching. The show begins 1 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Easton Town Center Funny Bone Cafe. For additional community announcements - click HERE We want to hear from you. Please send your feedback and story ideas to: e-News@columbus.k12.oh.us Are you receiving a pass-along copy of |
CCS Student Poetry Slam: Sat., April 30 City of Columbus Technology and Trade College Fair Day: Sat., April 30 Columbus Museum of Art CCS Family Day: Sun., May 1 2011 Columbus City School Kindergarten Registration The Columbus Downtown High School Cafe' (364 S. 4th Street) is now open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. through May 12, 2011. Call 614-365-2283. Click here for a menu! More than 2,500 sixth-grade students from throughout Columbus City Schools (CCS) will participate in an educational pep rally and baseball game at The Ohio State University, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, when OSU plays against the Toledo University Rockets. Now in its seventh year, CCS Baseball Day's intent is to show students the opportunities available and advantages of higher education, as well as the importance of staying in school. Click here to learn more. Take Your Child to Work Day 2011 The national observation of "Take Your Child to Work Day", was Thursday, April 28, 2011; which coincided with the administration of the Ohio Achievement Tests. Accordingly, Columbus City Schools will observe "Take Your Child to Work Day" on Thursday, May 19, 2011. NOTE: All participating students must provide an absence excuse note with their parent's signature upon returning to school. Stay Connected! Your school's website provides a wealth of information... | ||||
Columbus City Schools | 270 East State Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614) 365-5000 | |||||
Rec Sports Member Update - April 29, 2011
Member Update
Friday, April 29, 2011
- Summer Rec Sports Memberships
- Girls Field Hockey Clinic May 7
- Do You Need to Renew Your Fitness Pass?
- Relax with a Massage at the RPAC
- Swim Lessons Just in Time for Summer
- Improve Your Outdoor Skills: Attend an Outdoor Adventure Center Clinic
- WITS Personal Training Certification Class for Summer
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Summer Rec Sports Memberships
Stay in shape this summer! Spring quarter memberships expire on Sunday, June 19. Summer memberships are available to purchase beginning May 1, even if you aren't enrolled in classes or are enrolled in less than four credit hours this summer. Any student currently enrolled for spring 2011 can purchase a summer membership for the quarterly rate of $82. Semester students summer dates run May 15 - August 20, while quarter students summer dates are June 12 - September 20. Visit the RPAC Welcome Center or the front desk at the Adventure Recreation Center (ARC) for assistance.
Girls Field Hockey Clinic May 7
Girls in grades 5-8 are invited to participate in the Girls Field Hockey Clinic at Ohio State on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Tower Park Northwest Turf Field (south of Ohio Stadium). The clinic will be run by Ohio State's most experienced club members, with the head coaches of the Worthington Wolves, St. Agatha Middle School, Worthington Cardinals, Olentangy Middle School, and Worthington Elementary present. Participants should bring a stick, mouth guard, shin guards, water bottle and sunscreen. Cost is $15 if postmarked by April 30; $20 after that date. Proceeds benefit the Club Field Hockey team at Ohio State. Contact Jackie DeLany at delany.8@osu.edu for information.
Do You Need to Renew Your Fitness Pass?
First half-quarter fitness passes expire on Friday, April 29. If you have one, make sure you purchase a second half-quarter fitness pass to continue taking classes! Half-quarter passes cost $25 and single-session passes cost $5; both passes can be purchased at the RPAC Welcome Center.
Relax with a Massage at the RPAC
Looking for some relaxation? Our licensed massage therapists can help! Hour-long sessions cost $45 for members and $55 for non-members (Rec Sports facility day pass included). Contact the RPAC Welcome Center at (614) 292-7671 for current availability.
Swim Lessons Just in Time for Summer
Community Programs is offering an end of spring two-week Learn-to-Swim program to help your child become more comfortable in the water before summer fun! This session will meet Monday through Thursday for two weeks during the weeks of June 6-9 and June 13-16. Class levels range from parent/child up to Learn-to-Swim level 3, including all levels of preschool aquatics. Registration is open from May 2 through June 1 and spots are limited so register soon! Learn more at http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/youth-family-programs/aquatics-learn-to-swim
Improve Your Outdoor Skills: Attend an Outdoor Adventure Center Clinic
Learn more about the great outdoors by attending clinics on a variety of topics, including top rope belay, rappelling, yoga for climbers, Dutch oven cooking, fly tying, and qajaasaarneq at the Outdoor Adventure Center this spring. View the descriptions, dates, and times at http://recsports.osu.edu/activities/outdoor-adventure/oac-group-programs-clinics
WITS Personal Training Certification Class for Summer
Want to become a personal trainer? Registration is now open for the World Instructors Training Schools (WITS) Personal Training Certification class for summer beginning Saturday, June 18, at 9 a.m. in the RPAC. The cost for this course is $489 for all Recreational Sports members and $539 for non-members. To register, call (614) 292-7671, and then dial 0 to register. For more details on the course, visit http://recsports.osu.edu/health-wellness/personal-training/personal-training-news
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RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671
ARC Front Desk – 247-8686
Comments to the Director – Don Stenta, stenta.1@osu.edu, 688-4738
Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu, 688-3693
Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Diane Jensen, jensen.8@osu.edu, 688-3988
Aquatic Center – Kurt Carmen, Carmen.7@osu.edu, 688-3587
Community Programs – Marci Hasty, hasty.11@osu.edu, 292-5328
Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481
Group Fitness Classes and Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755
Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292
Lockers, Sport Shop, and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788
Marketing - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185
Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461
Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303
Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063
Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153
Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590
Recreational Sports Learning – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297
RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009
Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Shumaker, shumaker.98@osu.edu, 688-3983
Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619
Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879
Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Midwest bullet train network to cost $83.6 billion, study says
Midwest bullet train network to cost $83.6 billion, study says
But the potential benefits from a 220-mph system are far greater than those from a cheaper one, report adds
By Jon Hilkevitch, Tribune reporter
8:34 p.m. CDT, April 27, 2011
A Midwest network of bullet trains that could travel at 220 mph and higher would cost $83.6 billion, but the benefits would be far greater than those from a less expensive system of trains topping out at 150 mph, according to a study to be released on Thursday.
The study, commissioned by the Midwest High Speed Rail Association and Siemens Corp., argues that going slower than 220 mph makes little sense, both in terms of construction costs and the ability to deliver passengers to their destinations quickly.
Building a passenger rail network topping out at 150 mph, which is still faster than the 110-mph maximum speed in the current high-speed rail plans for Illinois and nearby states, would cost $74.7 billion, according to the study, prepared by the Economic Development Research Group Inc. and AECOM, which designs transportation systems.
READ MORE AT:
http://www.wgntv.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-bullet-train-costs-0428-20110427,0,2230452.story
But the potential benefits from a 220-mph system are far greater than those from a cheaper one, report adds
By Jon Hilkevitch, Tribune reporter
8:34 p.m. CDT, April 27, 2011
A Midwest network of bullet trains that could travel at 220 mph and higher would cost $83.6 billion, but the benefits would be far greater than those from a less expensive system of trains topping out at 150 mph, according to a study to be released on Thursday.
The study, commissioned by the Midwest High Speed Rail Association and Siemens Corp., argues that going slower than 220 mph makes little sense, both in terms of construction costs and the ability to deliver passengers to their destinations quickly.
Building a passenger rail network topping out at 150 mph, which is still faster than the 110-mph maximum speed in the current high-speed rail plans for Illinois and nearby states, would cost $74.7 billion, according to the study, prepared by the Economic Development Research Group Inc. and AECOM, which designs transportation systems.
READ MORE AT:
http://www.wgntv.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-bullet-train-costs-0428-20110427,0,2230452.story
Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
Richard's email and other things
Hi William,
How are you? It's been a while. How are you and Missy doing? I just wanted to check in real quick. I'd like to get Richard's email address if you have it handy. I thought I had saved it, but I can't find it. I want to see if he is interested in having a garden plot. Are you and Missy interested in having a plot? We have a few available so please do let me know. Any unused plots will be used for herbs and/or flowers until someone wants to occupy them.
We are building 2 or 3 new raised beds this year because the Creative Living people are so into it! It really is a lot of fun and very exciting to have such a commitment from them. I have had a little run-in with Steve Volkmann who wasn't happy about the mural, the bench, or the general "look" of the garden. He said it was just supposed to be something small scale and nice and it isn't. Of course, he saw it in November, so I'm not sure what garden looks good in November. In any case, we removed the mural and nixed the plan to build two wheelchair accessible picnic tables in the area. Steve said that he doesn't want the garden to be a gathering place. He is saying that because he is worried about vagrants and tailgaters hanging out in the space, but it was hard to swallow anyway. We cleaned up the compost bins and are making FULL use of the shed you have for us - thank goodness for that shed!!! I don't know where we would put all of those tomato stakes and fencing otherwise. We also have a tool box in the garden now.
Would you mind posting some things on the website under the garden for me? The email that I sent the other day has the rules and registration form (in one attachment) attached - could you please post those to the website? Could you also post something like:
It's time to grow veggies, flowers and fruit - are you ready? The NECKO Community Garden is kicking things into full swing on May 14th (rain date May 21st). Join us to plant veggies in the community plot. Interested in having your own plot? Read over the garden rules and email April Calkovsky, Garden Coordinator at garden@necko.org to discuss the options.
Let me know if there's anything you or Missy need. I'd love to have you guys involved in the garden this year :)
april
How are you? It's been a while. How are you and Missy doing? I just wanted to check in real quick. I'd like to get Richard's email address if you have it handy. I thought I had saved it, but I can't find it. I want to see if he is interested in having a garden plot. Are you and Missy interested in having a plot? We have a few available so please do let me know. Any unused plots will be used for herbs and/or flowers until someone wants to occupy them.
We are building 2 or 3 new raised beds this year because the Creative Living people are so into it! It really is a lot of fun and very exciting to have such a commitment from them. I have had a little run-in with Steve Volkmann who wasn't happy about the mural, the bench, or the general "look" of the garden. He said it was just supposed to be something small scale and nice and it isn't. Of course, he saw it in November, so I'm not sure what garden looks good in November. In any case, we removed the mural and nixed the plan to build two wheelchair accessible picnic tables in the area. Steve said that he doesn't want the garden to be a gathering place. He is saying that because he is worried about vagrants and tailgaters hanging out in the space, but it was hard to swallow anyway. We cleaned up the compost bins and are making FULL use of the shed you have for us - thank goodness for that shed!!! I don't know where we would put all of those tomato stakes and fencing otherwise. We also have a tool box in the garden now.
Would you mind posting some things on the website under the garden for me? The email that I sent the other day has the rules and registration form (in one attachment) attached - could you please post those to the website? Could you also post something like:
It's time to grow veggies, flowers and fruit - are you ready? The NECKO Community Garden is kicking things into full swing on May 14th (rain date May 21st). Join us to plant veggies in the community plot. Interested in having your own plot? Read over the garden rules and email April Calkovsky, Garden Coordinator at garden@necko.org to discuss the options.
Let me know if there's anything you or Missy need. I'd love to have you guys involved in the garden this year :)
april
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Garden Meeting and Update
Hello Gardeners,
I just wanted to check in with everyone. We have a garden meeting scheduled for tomorrow night, Wednesday, April 27th from 7:30-8:30pm at 1531 Perry St, the Creative Living lobby.
This meeting will be centered around decisions for planting things in the community plot over the next couple of weeks. The official "SAFE" date for any plant not able to withstand frost is May 14th. May 14th will be a work day for the garden, so if you are planning to participate this year, please plan to be at the garden sometime between 10am and 11am on Saturday May 14th. After this, our next garden work day will be June 11th.
I've attached the garden rules again, in case anyone missed the attachment sent out by Catherine Best two weeks ago. There have been a few changes this year, but these things are all for the good of the garden and our community. Please do take the time to read it and print out the last couple of pages, complete them, and get them to me by June 11th. My address is below for mailing, but you may also bring the documents to a garden work day on May 14th or June 11th.
If you are planning to have an individual plot, please send your documents along with the $30 fee (remember, $20 of it is REFUNDABLE). Fees cover expenses related to water, soil, and labor to till the plot. We tilled all plots and added amendments on April 16th, so your plot is ready to grow great things! I'll have an update next week about what plants we will have available, but it will be limited. Please do secure your own seeds for direct sow veggies.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Happy Gardening!
April
614-477-8610
To mail your documents and payments:
April Calkovsky
6674 Morehampton Ct
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
I just wanted to check in with everyone. We have a garden meeting scheduled for tomorrow night, Wednesday, April 27th from 7:30-8:30pm at 1531 Perry St, the Creative Living lobby.
This meeting will be centered around decisions for planting things in the community plot over the next couple of weeks. The official "SAFE" date for any plant not able to withstand frost is May 14th. May 14th will be a work day for the garden, so if you are planning to participate this year, please plan to be at the garden sometime between 10am and 11am on Saturday May 14th. After this, our next garden work day will be June 11th.
I've attached the garden rules again, in case anyone missed the attachment sent out by Catherine Best two weeks ago. There have been a few changes this year, but these things are all for the good of the garden and our community. Please do take the time to read it and print out the last couple of pages, complete them, and get them to me by June 11th. My address is below for mailing, but you may also bring the documents to a garden work day on May 14th or June 11th.
If you are planning to have an individual plot, please send your documents along with the $30 fee (remember, $20 of it is REFUNDABLE). Fees cover expenses related to water, soil, and labor to till the plot. We tilled all plots and added amendments on April 16th, so your plot is ready to grow great things! I'll have an update next week about what plants we will have available, but it will be limited. Please do secure your own seeds for direct sow veggies.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Happy Gardening!
April
614-477-8610
To mail your documents and payments:
April Calkovsky
6674 Morehampton Ct
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Monday, April 25, 2011
Meeting Highlights 4-25-11
| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS For Immediate Release: April 25, 2011 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
COMMUNICATION UPGRADES HELPING KEEP COLUMBUS SAFE: Public Safety Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring legislation that will provide Columbus’ safety forces the tools they need to communicate effectively during times of crises. Ordinance 0552-2011 will authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Public Safety Capital Improvement Fund to purchase new and replacement portable and mobile radios and accessories. These new digital radios are upgrades to current older models and will allow first responders to communicate within the Metropolitan Area, enhancing their safety and ability to respond to emergency situations.
CONGRATULATING HOCKEY CHAMPIONS: Councilmember Zachary M. Klein will be joined by Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets this evening to present resolution 0058X-2011 to members of the Northeast Storm High School Hockey Team for winning the Ohio State High School Hockey Championship and for being the first team in Ohio history to reach the Quarterfinals of the USA Hockey National High School Tournament. The championship was held in Chicago, Illinois, March 23 – 27, 2011.
RESURFACING CITY STREETS: Columbus residents will soon see improvements to city streets. Public Service Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 0609-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $3,927,870.49 from the Governmental Build America Bonds Fund for Resurfacing 2011 – Zone 4 street resurfacing project. The project involves the reconstruction and resurfacing of 17 city streets and the construction of 386 wheelchair ramps. The work consists of milling the existing pavement, overlaying with new asphalt concrete, the replacement of curb and sidewalks associated with the installation of ADA wheelchair ramps and partial depth pavement repair where warranted. Click here for a complete list of streets included in the project.
MILLER HOLDING TECHNOLOGY & TRADE COLLEGE DAY: Careers in the field of technology remain one of the fastest growing employment opportunities in Columbus. In an effort to raise awareness about those career opportunities, Councilmember A. Troy Miller is hosting a Technology & Trade College Day on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. The event will be held at Barack Recreation Center, 580 Woodrow Avenue and feature representatives from local technology schools, trade schools, and the military branches for students and adults to learn about job and internship opportunities. For more information regarding the event click here.
REPLACING CITY VEHICLES: City vehicles are used every day to provide essential city services to area residents. Many of these vehicles are beyond their useful service lives and are in need of replacement. Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 0533-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $1,596,386.00 for the purchase of 85 light duty vehicles that will be used by eight of the City’s departments with many being assigned to the Division of Fire and the Recreation and Parks Department. To be eligible for replacement, the vehicle must be over 10 years old, have over 100,000 miles or the maintenance cost to date exceeds the acquisition cost. The City of Columbus currently has 2,748 vehicles that are used for city business.
EDUCATING STUDENTS ON BIKE SAFETY: Through grant monies awarded through the Ohio Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Program, City Council is continuing efforts to educate elementary and middle school students on bike and pedestrian safety as they walk to and from school each day. Ordinances 0608-2011, sponsored by Health, Housing & Human Services Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig, will authorize the expenditure of $52,665.00 for Consider Biking, Inc. to provide community education and the coordination of bike safety activities to students in the Hilltop and Franklinton Neighborhoods. Activities will include education, bike inspections and the encouragement for young students to bike to and from school. Consider Biking, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency and strives to get more people to bike in Central Ohio. For more information on Consider Biking, Inc., residents can visit their website at www.considerbiking.org.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Fw: NEED IMMEDIATE HELP: Progressive Railroading TSW On-Line Survey
All:
Sorry for all the e-mails, but Progressive Railroading is conducting an on-line poll on the question of allowing states to increase truck weights from 80,000 lbs. to 97,000 lbs. This poll isn't scientific, but the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), a vocal supporter of heavier trucks, has notified its membership to vote in support of the heavy truck proposal by voting in this PR poll. I am asking you to also vote in the poll, but to DISAGREE with the proposition. The link to the poll is included below.
Voting is at http://www.progressiverailroading.com/
Sorry for all the e-mails, but Progressive Railroading is conducting an on-line poll on the question of allowing states to increase truck weights from 80,000 lbs. to 97,000 lbs. This poll isn't scientific, but the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), a vocal supporter of heavier trucks, has notified its membership to vote in support of the heavy truck proposal by voting in this PR poll. I am asking you to also vote in the poll, but to DISAGREE with the proposition. The link to the poll is included below.
Voting is at http://www.progressiverailroading.com/
Please vote by the end of the day Monday April 25. Thanks!
# # #
Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
GE Transportation's economic impact
As you may know, General Electric has a large plant in Erie, PA that makes locomotives for freight and passenger railroads in the U.S. and worldwide, with suppliers in the surrounding hinterlands (including Ohio). Yesterday, GE issued a release highlighting the importance of GE Transportation to Pennsylvania's economy. There are links below to their release and the study they commissioned. If you have trouble with the links, I can send you pdfs of the release and/or report. The text immediately below this note is from the cover note that GE's Don Itzkoff sent to the OneRail Coalition yesterday (bolding is mine). KJP
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Key findings of the report are:
· GE Transportation supports one in 11 jobs in Erie County.
· Every GE job supports close to three additional jobs in Pennsylvania.
· GE's total economic impact is $2.7 billion on Erie County and $4.6 billion on the entire state.
· The company generates one dollar in every $130 in the state's economy.
· GE employees' impact on the local area, both through their financial donations and thousands of hours of volunteerism, is estimated to be in excess of $19.6 million annually.
Put another way, GE Transportation's annual economic impact on Pennsylvania is larger than all Pennsylvania-based professional sports teams ($1.37 billion) and the state's mining, oil and gas extraction industries ($1.79 billion) combined.
The study highlights the importance of the rail sector to our economy, and how increasing investment in rail infrastructure and equipment generates jobs.
http://www.getransportation.com/about-us/community/
Community
In 2010 GE Transportation commissioned Tripp Umbach a Pittsburgh-based independent research firm, to conduct an economic impact study. The report, "Powering Pennsylvania: GE Transportation's Impact on the Economy and Community-at-Large in Northwestern Pennsylvania," was released in April 2011.
Key findings of the report include:
· GE Transportation supports one in 11 jobs in Erie County.
· Every GE job supports close to three additional jobs in Pennsylvania.
· GE's total economic impact is $2.7 billion on Erie County and $4.6 billion on the entire state.
- The company generates one dollar in every $130 in the state's economy.
· GE employees' impact on the local area, both through their financial donations and thousands of hours of volunteerism, is estimated to be in excess of $19.6 million annually.
Read the press release here GE Tripp Umbach Press Release.
Read the entire report here GE Tripp Umbach Study.
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
Rec Sports Member Update Thursday, April 21
Member Update
Thursday, April 21
1. Easter Holiday Hours
2. Spring football game to impact traffic April 23
3. Scarlet, Gray, and Pink: A Walk for Stefanie Spielman
4. Swim Lessons Just in Time for Summer
5. Improve Your Outdoor Skills: Attend an Outdoor Adventure Center Clinic
6. New for Summer! Magic School Bucks for Ages 3-4
7. WITS Personal Training Certification Class for Summer
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Easter Holiday Hours – Sunday, April 24
Due to the Easter holiday, Rec Sports will hold special hours for all facilities. View the special hours at http://go.osu.edu/easterhours
Spring football game to impact traffic April 23
In preparation for the spring football game on Saturday (4/23) (mentioned above), Transportation & Parking Services would like to remind motorists to anticipate heavier than normal traffic on highways and streets around campus. Motorists are encouraged to arrive early to campus in order to access their destinations. For more game parking info, visit: http://www.tp.osu.edu/alerts/springgame.shtml.
Scarlet, Gray and Pink: A Walk for Stephanie Spielman
This year's "Scarlet, Gray and Pink: A Walk For Stefanie Spielman," will be held Saturday, April 23, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Ohio Union, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Continue the fight against breast cancer and celebrate Stephanie's life by joining in the one-mile walk, which is open to all. Proceeds of the event go toward the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at the Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center Hospital& Solove Research Institute. Registration is $10 for students and $20 for faculty and community members. Register now at http://www.pink.osu.edu/
Swim Lessons Just in Time for Summer
Community Programs is offering an end of spring two-week Learn-to-Swim program in time to help your child become more comfortable in the water before summer fun! This session will meet Monday through Thursday for two weeks during the weeks of June 6-9 and June 13-16. Class levels range from parent/child up to Learn-to-Swim level 3, including all levels of preschool aquatics. Registration is open from May 2 through June 1 and spots are limited so register soon! Learn more at http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/youth-family-programs/aquatics-learn-to-swim
Improve Your Outdoor Skills: Attend an Outdoor Adventure Center Clinic
Learn more about the great outdoors by attending clinics on a variety of topics, including top rope belay, rappelling, yoga for climbers, Dutch oven cooking, fly tying, and qajaasaarneq at the Outdoor Adventure Center this spring. View the descriptions, dates, and times at http://recsports.osu.edu/activities/outdoor-adventure/oac-group-programs-clinics
New for Summer! Magic School Bucks for Ages 3-4
New for summer 2011, drop your three and four year olds off for an amazing Magic School Bucks experience! Our child-centered program is designed to enhance the development of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth through creative, imaginative play, high-energy games, arts and crafts, and other age-appropriate activities. This enrichment program will be held at the RPAC and run for six weeks this summer. Magic School Bucks will learn, play, and explore on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Complete details can be found at http://go.osu.edu/magicschoolbucks. The adventures and possibilities are endless!
WITS Personal Training Certification Class for Summer
Want to become a personal trainer? The World Instructors Training Schools (WITS) Personal Training Certification class for summer begins Saturday, June 18, at 9 a.m. in the RPAC, with registration opening on Monday, April 18. The cost for this course is $489 for all Recreational Sports members and $539 for non-members. To register, call (614) 292-7671, then dial 0 to register. For more details on the course, visit http://recsports.osu.edu/health-wellness/personal-training/personal-training-news
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RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671
ARC Front Desk – 247-8686
Comments to the Director – Don Stenta, stenta.1@osu.edu, 688-4738
Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu,688-3693
Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Diane Jensen, jensen.8@osu.edu, 688-3988
Aquatic Center – Kurt Carmen, Carmen.7@osu.edu, 688-3587
Community Programs – Marci Hasty, hasty.11@osu.edu, 292-5328
Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481
Group Fitness Classes and Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755
Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292
Lockers, Sport Shop, and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788
Marketing - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185
Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461
Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303
Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063
Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153
Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590
Recreational Sports Learning – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297
RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009
Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Shumaker, shumaker.98@osu.edu, 688-3983
Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619
Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879
Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287
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