Cit-E-News Issue 2, Volume 1

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Issue 2, Volume 1       June 14, 2010

Coleman’s Corner Mayor’s Green Initiatives Honored at SWACO Emerald Awards Healthy Choices Committee Streets Slated for Resurfacing Youth Curfew Summer Program Menards to Open Columbus Location Neighborhood Pride

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This summer I suspect many of you will spend a lot of time in your gardens. We’re doing the same thing here at City Hall as we start our own community garden on the grounds of the old police building

The Community garden contains 12 plots, one for each city department. A rain barrel will store water redirected from the downspouts, and we’re using recycled plastic lumber to border the raised beds. Employees can volunteer before and after work, and during their lunch hour to work in the garden, and the produce will be donated to a food pantry

Community gardens are part of our overall efforts to make Columbus a healthier and greener city. They increase access to fresh foods, and by growing food locally we reduce motor vehicle emissions.

Just last week, we opened a new community garden in Greater Linden in place of a vacant and abandoned building. The garden will provide fresh, healthy food for the neighborhood while also serving as a learning center for Linden McKinley High School students.

Gardens like this can provide so many benefits, and they all start with just a few seeds. I’m hoping to plant seeds to inspire community gardens throughout Columbus.   (Back to top)

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor’s Green Initiatives Honored at SWACO Emerald Awards

Mayor Coleman’s and the City of Columbus were honored at SWACO’s 5^th annual Central Ohio Emerald Awards luncheon. The Mayor received the Chairman’s Award for his “Get Green Columbus” campaign and numerous environmental initiatives, including greening the Columbus fleet, committing to the construction of green buildings, his KickButt Columbus litter cleanup, leading the Big Darby Accord and promoting bicycling and other alternative transportation.

The GreenSpot program, another product of the Get Green Columbus Campaign, received the Environmental Education Award. GreenSpot engages residents and businesses by issuing window decals to identify environmentally friendly locations. Currently, there are over 1,600 certified GreenSpot areas, and the free program is now being offered to anyone in Central Ohio.

E3 received the Innovation Award. This partnership between Columbus, American Electric Power, TechSolve SWACO, the University of Dayton and the federal government to offer solutions for improved sustainability in large industrial and commercial companies is expected to be replicated across the country. (Back to top)

 

 

 

Healthy Choices Committee

Mayor Coleman created the Healthy Choices Committee in February 2010. Chaired by Dr. Long, the committee includes representatives from restaurants such as Bob Evans, Donatos Pizza, and Spinellis Deli, consumers and nutrition experts from The Ohio State University. The committee focuses on exploring options to give consumers healthier menu options as well as information about what they are eating. Last month the Mayor and Dr. Long held a press conference with KFC officials to unveil brand new calorie labeling at the 3414 Sullivant Avenue KFC.

Restaurant menu labeling is one part of the city’s comprehensive plan to tackle the obesity epidemic. Other elements include:

• Increasing the number of community gardens and farmer’s markets as part of  fresh food that is produced, prepared and distributed in neighborhoods
• Creating a new Get Active website so that parents and children have more convenient information to take advantage of free or low cost physical activities, recipes, fitness tips and more.
• Bicycling and walking opportunities including new bikeways, bike parking, bike lanes, the annual BikeColumbus event, walking maps and pedestrian and bicycle safety. (Back to top)

 

 

 

Streets Slated for Resurfacing

Street resurfacing is more prominent in Columbus this year than in 2009.  Amid the deep recession and the subsequent City budget crisis, no city funds were available for resurfacing in 2009.  Capital improvement funds for resurfacing are available in 2010 thanks to voter approval of Issue 1 in August of 2009 and subsequent bond sale by City Auditor Hugh J.  Dorrian in November 2009.   Funding for the resurfacing of 16 streets was included in the November bond sale.  The resurfacing of those 16 streets began in May after City Council approved a $3.5 million contract for the improvements.  In addition, City Council earlier this year approved Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s proposed 2010 Capital Improvements Budget, which includes $20 million for street resurfacing.  Legislation funding a contract for the resurfacing of an additional 35 streets was scheduled to be considered by City Council in mid to late-June.  Legislation to fund more street resurfacing will be sent to City Council later this year. 

In the midst of the 2009 City budget crisis,  the city did receive $3 million in federal Stimulus funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Portions of three other streets in the project --- Miller Avenue, Mooberry Street and Tussing Road --- were resurfaced last fall, with six streets completed this spring.

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2010 Youth Curfew Information

This year the Columbus Division of Police plans to continue its successful relationship with Franklin County Children Services in its approach towards curfew violations.  Summertime typically brings an increase in the number of reported curfew violations, and as in past years, Columbus Police will continue to respond to calls for service around this issue.  Upon apprehension of an individual in violation of curfew, Officer’s will attempt to make contact with the juveniles parent or legal guardian.  If they are unable to do so, Officer’s will transport the youth to Children Services and turn over custody to the agency. Franklin County Children Services can then reach out and engage the parent and youth with the appropriate services dependent upon the reason for the violation.  As always, the goal of this effort is to keep our youth safe, and we look forward to working together to accomplish this goal. (Back to top)

 

 

 

 

Menard’s Coming to Northland Village

When Northland Mall closed its doors in 2002, Mayor Michael B. Coleman pledged that the site would be redeveloped. On May 24, ground was broken for the first Menard’s home improvement store in Columbus. Menard’s is investing $11.5 million in the location, which is expected to provide 80 full-time jobs, and stimulate continued investment and redevelopment in the Northland area. Numerous infrastructure improvements are planned or in progress for the Morse Road corridor, including landscaped medians, new curbs and gutters, street trees, sidewalks, improved streetlights and traffic signals and pedestrian crossing upgrades at intersections. The Mayor is excited by this big step toward a vibrant Northland Village, and intends to be the first customer when the store opens in 2011. (Back to top)

 

2010 Neighborhood Pride Districts Announced

Neighborhood Pride was created by Mayor Coleman in 2000, bringing together city departments to coordinate services proactively into a specific area for a full week. It was nationally recognized in 2006 as one of the reasons Columbus was selected as an All America City. Since 2000, Columbus employees have worked in 64 Pride areas. The 11th season of Neighborhood Pride began May 28 at Moler Elementary School on the city’s South Side. Local residents, business owners and City teams joined Mayor Michael B. Coleman to announce four new neighborhoods to be toured, including: the South Side Area Commission, the Hilltop, the Southwest Area Commission, and a revisit to the very first pride area in 2000, Forest Park

Boundaries for the 2010 Neighborhood Pride Districts are listed below. Maps and a schedule of when Neighborhood Pride will be in an area are available at www.columbus.gov.

Columbus South Side Area Commission

2010 Pride District Boundaries

North:    South of Reinhard Ave 

South:    State Route 104

East:      Alum Creek Drive

West:     Fairwood Ave

 

Hilltop Area Commission  

2010 Pride District Boundaries

North:    Olive St

South:    Sullivant Ave 

East:       S. Terrace Ave

West:      S. Ogden

 

Columbus Southwest Area Commission 

2010 Pride District Boundaries

North:    Frank Rd

South:    Hardy Parkway/ Gantz Road

East:       Brown Road

West:     Gantz Road

 

Forest Park

2010 Pride District Boundaries

North:    Northcliff Dr/Green Apple Ave

South:    Morse Rd

East:      Cleveland Ave

West:     Tamarack Blvd./ Avalon Ave

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{SPAM} Meeting Highlights 6-14-2010

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release:  June 14, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

IMPROVING CITY STREETS:  Public Service Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring ordinance 0813-2010, which authorizes the transfer of $5,748,126.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Street & Highways GO Bonds Fund and the appropriation and expenditure of those funds for the second phase of the 2010 road resurfacing plan. The project will repair and resurface 35 city streets and construct 398 ADA curb ramps.  The work consists of milling the existing pavement, overlaying with new asphalt concrete, and replacing curbs and sidewalks associated with the installation of the ADA wheelchair ramps.  Click here for a complete list of city streets included in the Resurfacing 2010 – Project 2.

INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARY MOVING CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TO COLUMBUS: Councilmember Andrew J. Ginther, chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 0818-2010 to approve a five-year, 25% Job Growth Incentive agreement for La Senza, Inc.  La Senza, a Canadian fashion retailer with more than 320 stores throughout Canada and operations in 45 other countries through its franchise-operated stores, is proposing to relocate its corporate headquarters from Dorval, Quebec, Canada to Columbus.  The company plans to invest approximately $1.2 million in building improvements and personal property and create 80 new full-time jobs.  The company currently has no employees or operations in the U.S.    

ZOO DAYS AT CITY COUNCIL:  Some furry friends from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will visit Council Chambers to help promote the 2010 Melvin B. Dodge Summer Zoo Days.  The program between the City and the Zoo is named in honor of the former director of the Recreation and Parks Department. Ordinance 0576-2010, adopted in May and sponsored by Recreation and Parks Committee Chair Priscilla R. Tyson, will help approximately 2,000 area children involved in programs at Columbus Recreation Centers enjoy Zoo Days this summer.  The Columbus Zoological Park Association will provide in-kind services in the amount of $17,500 to be used toward transportation, novelties and admission for children in 2010.  

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE:  In an effort to ensure that Columbus remains one of the cleanest cities in the nation, the city of Columbus is investing over $100 million in improvements to the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant.  As part of this ongoing effort, Utilities Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 0568-2010 to authorize the expenditure of $4,947,875.00 from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan fund for a construction contract in connection with the Jackson Pike new headworks project.  The headworks is the gateway in the wastewater treatment process, removing materials that could damage expensive machinery in the plant.  The overall improvements will increase treatment capacity at the Jackson Pike facility to 150 million gallons per day, cut sewer overflows and basement backups and improve the quality of area rivers and streams.  The Jackson Pike facility serves areas west of I-71 and north of the southern leg of I-270.

REPLENISHING SECURE MATERIALS FOR THE VITAL STATISTICS OFFICE:  The Columbus Health Department is required to purchase security paper for birth and death certificates for the Office of Vital Statistics.  The paper is mandated by the Ohio Department of Health and must be purchased from the State of Ohio.  Health and Human Development Committee Chair Charleta B. Tavares is sponsoring ordinance 0803-2010, which authorizes the expenditure of $10,000.00 for the purchase of 100 boxes of security paper from the State Treasurer. The Vital Statistics Office issues certified copies of certificates for births and deaths occurring from 1908 to the present in Franklin County.  The office also issues burial transit permits, helps single parents with completing “Acknowledgement of Paternity Affidavits “and assists customers with correcting information on birth and death certificates issued in Franklin County.

 

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Rec Sports Member Update - June 11, 2010

Member Update

Friday, June 11, 2010

 

1.       Reminder – Sunday, June 13 is OSU Spring Graduation

2.       RPAC Locker Lottery

3.       New Fitness Equipment at all facilities

4.       Special Olympics volunteer opportunity

5.       Construction Update – SR 315

6.       Pelotonia  10 Cycling Fair Scheduled

7.       Research Opportunities for Older Exercisers

 

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1.       Reminder – OSU Spring Graduation will be held on Sunday, June 13

A record 8,652 students will earn degrees during Ohio State's spring commencement on Sunday (6/13) in Ohio Stadium. About 6,300 students are expected to participate in the ceremony, which begins at noon.  There is expected to be a high volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on campus and especially around the RPAC on Sunday.  Please plan your recreation and work out times accordingly.

2.       RPAC Summer Quarter Locker Lottery

A locker lottery system is currently in place for those wishing to reserve a locker in the RPAC's men's or women's locker rooms. Current locker holders do not need to participate in the locker lottery unless they wish to upgrade or downgrade their locker size.  Any active member may submit their name during the times listed below by visiting the Sport Shop section of the web site. At Noon on June 21 click the following link to reach the Sport Shop section of the web site.  Each member chosen for a locker will have one week to claim and pay for their locker at the RPAC Sport Shop.  After this time, all remaining lockers will be available for rent on a first come first served basis.  Current locker holders are not impacted by this change.

Lottery Opens for Submission
Monday, June 21, 2010 at Noon

Lottery Closes for Submission
Monday, June 28, 2010 at Noon

Email Notification of Lottery Winners
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Final Date to Claim Locker
Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Unclaimed lockers will be released on Wednesday, July 7 at 5:45 a.m. on a first come, first served basis.

3.       New Equipment at all facilities

In addition to the new equipment at the RPAC, the satellite facilities are in the process of adding a number of new cardio, selectorized and free weight equipment. This equipment will be periodically arriving over the course of this month. Recent additions include new adjustable benches and selectorized equipment at Jesse Owens South and North and the addition of two new Cybex ARC trainers at the ARC.

Additionally, a TV/DVD combo unit has been added to the stretching area between the turf fields at the ARC. This TV is being provided so members can utilize workout videos at their leisure. Plans are being made to checkout workout DVD's at the front desk also but those will not be available until later in the summer. Please contact Jimmy Francis at Francis.143@osu.edu for more details.

 

4.       Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity

The Ohio Special Olympic Summer Games will be held on Ohio State's campus the weekend of June 25, 26, and 27.  The meals for the athletes and coaches will be held in the Tom W. Davis Special Events Gymnasium in the RPAC again this year.  We would love to have you as a volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering some of your time that weekend, please e-mail Andrea Hall (hall.794@osu.edu) and more specific information will follow.  Recreational Sports is excited to host these meals during this special event weekend.  Thank you in advance for your participation!

 

5.       Construction Update

The second phase of the State Route 315 construction project is scheduled to begin the day after Spring Commencement, June 14, and run through early September. During this time, traffic will be shifted to the northbound lanes so that construction crews can work on the eight bridges and three miles of highway in the southbound lanes between I-670 and Ackerman Road.  Several 315 entrance and exit ramps will be closed throughout the construction, including those at Lane Avenue.   For more information, please visit: http://www.recsports.osu.edu/articles/construction-on-route-315/

Additionally, Fifth Avenue will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. Friday (6/11) and last until 5 a.m. Monday (6/14) in both directions at Olentangy River Road and beneath the 315 bridge to allow for bridge painting, weather permitting.

 

6.       Pelotonia 10 Cycling Fair Scheduled for June 19

All Ohio State employees, students, family and friends are invited to the first-ever Pelotonia Cycling Fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (6/19) at the Fawcett Center. Two group rides — 25 miles and 15 miles — will roll out from the fair, which will feature free bike checkups, health screenings, valuable biking and nutrition information and opportunities to sign up to ride in Pelotonia. You can also enter to win a new iPad and other great prizes when you attend the fair. Register and find more information at http://www.ced.osu.edu/PelotoniaCyclingFair.

 

7.       Older exercisers needed for OSU study

There is a study on a nutrition supplement and lean body mass changes in men and women, age 60-85, with no major health problems who are currently doing weight training. Subjects must give two small blood samples, have lean body mass measured and take supplement powder for 10 weeks and can earn compensation of up to $250.

Call 614-348-9375 or email researchmail@ehe.osu.edu for information.

 

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*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************

RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

Comments to the Interim Director – Kurt Carmen, Carmen.7@osu.edu , 688-3587

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Meyer, meyer.454@osu.edu , 688-3693

Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers - Jimmy Francis, francis.143@osu.edu  , 247-5073

Aquatic Center – Christine Thompson, thompson.1363@osu.edu , 247-7370

Community Programs – Marci Guckeyson, guckeyson.4@osu.edu , 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu , 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes & Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu , 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu , 292-5292

Lockers and Sport Shop Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu  , 688-8788

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 – J. Michael Dunn, dunn.99@osu.edu, 292-6513

Recreational Sports Web – Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu , 688-4185

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu  , 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Harrington, harrington.69@osu.edu , 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu  , 688-4619

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu , 688-3879

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Media Alert

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release: June 9, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

   Councilmember Miller to Hold Public Meeting on the

Zoning Process

 

WHO:

Councilmember A. Troy Miller

Zoning Staff & Various City Departments

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

5:00 PM

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

City Hall

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Councilmember Councilmember A. Troy Miller, chair of the Zoning Committee, will conduct a public meeting to explain the zoning process.   The presentation will include Zoning staff and various City departments.   The goal of the meeting is to better educate the public about the zoning process, timelines and decisions that affect land usage in Columbus.

 

 Free parking is available in the Gay Street parking lot on the north side of City Hall after 5:00 pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on GTC-3.

 

 

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Media Alert

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  June 8, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

 

WHO:

 

Councilmember Charleta B. Tavares

Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

4:30 PM

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

City Hall

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Councilmember Charleta B. Tavares, chair of the Health and Human Development Committee, and Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Development Committee, will hold a community briefing to discuss various workforce development issues, including information on summer job and internship programs available to Columbus residents.  Participating in the briefing will be representatives from the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation, Columbus State Community College, the AARP, and Faith Mission. 

 

 

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{SPAM} Meeting Highlights 6-7-10

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release:  June 7, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

ASSISTING REDEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHLAND AREA: The Columbus City Council continues to support the redevelopment of the former Northland Mall site.  Economic Development Committee chair Andrew J. Ginther is sponsoring ordinance 0820-2010, an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Menard, Inc. for 75%/10 year tax abatement on real property improvements.  Menards is a home improvement and building supply chain based in Wisconsin that is investing $11.5 million to build a new store on the eastern edge of the new Northland Village development along Morse Road.   The store is expected to create 80 new full-time permanent positions. 

SUPPORTING THE FRANKLIN PARK MASTER PLAN: The Franklin Park Master Plan focuses on preserving, yet transforming, the Conservatory and Franklin Park to ensure long-term sustainability, needed resources and service to the community.  Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Recreation and Parks Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 0811-2010, which authorizes the transfer of $1,100,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Capital Improvement fund and the appropriation and expenditure of those funds for the administration and implementation of phase one of the Franklin Park Master Plan.  The phase one project will be managed by the Conservatory and will include the addition of two new Palm House wings, a four-acre Community Garden Campus and a new Plant Study and Production Facility. 

HELPING COMPLETE THE ALUM CREEK TRAIL-MOCK ROAD TO I-670 PROJECT:  The city of Columbus is committed to providing residents with alternative means of non-motorized transportation through cycling and walking.   Judiciary & Court Administration Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 0646-2010 to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Voted Bond Fund to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests, contract professional services and payment of costs necessary to acquire certain real property in connection with the Alum Creek Trail-Mock Road to I-670 Project.  The trail is a regional project which extends from Westerville to Three Creeks Park.  The project will provide trail connectivity from Innis Park to I-670 at Ohio Dominican University and connect two major city parks and three neighborhoods to the regional trail network. 

NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION DOLLARS HELPING COLUMBUS NEIGHBORHOODS:  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Columbus $23.2 million in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2).  The funds, included in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, will provide for the acquisition, rehabilitation, redevelopment, or demolition of foreclosed, abandoned and vacant properties.   Housing Committee Chair Charleta B. Tavares is sponsoring ordinance 0800-2010 to appropriate $11,117,773.00 in various divisions and object levels of the General Grant Fund to provide funding for approved programs in order to create vital, healthy neighborhoods by implementing strategies that build a stronger housing real-estate market in weak-market areas of Columbus. The city of Columbus is the Lead Applicant of the NSP2 Consortium which also includes Franklin County, the Affordable Housing Trust of Columbus and Franklin County, Campus Partners, Columbus Housing Partnership, Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Columbus.

 

INSTALLING ENERGY EFFICIENT PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS: Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the city of Columbus was awarded $7,403,500 from the U.S. Department of Energy as a formula allocation of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). Public Service Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring ordinance 0769-2010 to authorize the expenditure of $1,571,650 from the General Government Grant Fund for the installation of pedestrian signals equipped with LED technology.  The new pedestrian signals will feature countdown displays and provide a clearer understanding of the meaning of pedestrian clearance intervals, increased customer acceptance of the proper operation of pedestrian signals and ultimately safer pedestrian environment.  The project will replace a total of 3,698 pedestrian signals with an expected annual savings of 1,946,000 kilowatt hours upon project completion in the fall of 2012

 

PRESIDENT MENTEL WELCOMING GREG GERHARD OF BOB DANIELS BUICK GMC TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS:  Council President Michael C. Mentel will welcome Greg Gerhard, owner and president of Bob Daniels Buick GMC to Council Chambers this evening.  Mr. Gerhard will discuss the extraordinary support from officials, customers and the community, which was instrumental in the re-instatement of the Bob Daniels Buick GMC Truck dealership in the Northland area.  Bob Daniels has generated over $15 million in sales to support the Northland business area.

 

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Member Update

Friday, June 4, 2010

 

1.       Spring Quarter Finals Week, Summer 2010 Facility Hours, Group Fitness

2.       New Fitness Equipment at RPAC

3.       Free Week in all Facilities June 7-13

4.       USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championship - Tickets Available

5.       Camp Recky Spots Still Available

6.       Pelotonia Training Event

 

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1.       Spring Quarter Finals Week, Summer 2010 Facility Hours, Group Fitness

Please note changes in the hours of our facilities due to finals week and summer quarter.  Hours can be found on our web site www.recsports.osu.edu in each facility area.

 

The last day for indoor tennis at Jesse Owens West Tennis Center will be Friday June 4.  JOWTC will be closed from June 5 – September 18.  Thank you for a great indoor season!

 

Jesse Owens North will close for the summer on June 11 and re-open on September 19.

 

Group Fitness Schedule Information:  The Finals Week schedule is now posted! Be sure to check our web site to see when your favorite Group Fitness classes will be held during Finals Week. 

Additionally, the summer schedule for Group Fitness will be ready June 14.  Be sure to check our web site and look at the classes we will be offering this summer! 

http://www.recsports.osu.edu/activities-classes/group-fitness/fitness-schedule-classes

 

2.       New Fitness Equipment at RPAC
New equipment has been purchased for the RPAC– you will see all new free weight benches and squat racks, bikes, rowers, Arc Trainers, and steppers.  Much of the equipment has arrived and the remainder will arrive in the next few weeks.  In addition, we are previewing a Woodway treadmill and Star Trac bike, both of which are located in the Cardio Canyon.  The Woodway has a display screen that allows the user to choose from a list of updated movies, TV shows and music, check the news and weather, and view and save personalized workouts.  The Star Trac bike allows the user to exercise to pre-set instructor-led spinning classes.

3.       Rec Sports Free Week in all Facilities June 7-13

Recreational Sports welcomes any Ohio State University employee to Free Week June 7 - 13. During this week, any person with a valid university ID is invited to try recreational facilities for free, including the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) and RPAC Aquatic Center, the Adventure Recreation Center (ARC) on West Campus, and the Jesse Owens Recreation Centers. The Tom W. Davis Climbing Center and Outdoor Adventure Center will also be available, which are located inside the ARC. Family members are welcome at the RPAC or ARC during observed Family Hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Register at the RPAC Welcome Center or the ARC's front desk with a valid university ID.  www.recsports.osu.edu

 

4.       Ohio State Club Rugby in National Championship at Crew Stadium!  
Rec Sports has been granted a limited number of tickets – please stop by the welcome center at RPAC to pick up yours!

Watch Ohio State's Club Rugby team June 4-6 as they compete in the USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championship at Crew Stadium.  The 16 team tournament features the most intense Division 1 collegiate rivalries in the nation. NBC Sports will broadcast the event live Saturday and Sunday, June 5 - 6 from 4 - 6 p.m. ET.

2010 teams include: Ohio State, California, Dartmouth, Harvard, Notre Dame, San Diego State, Tennessee, Florida, Indiana, Army, Arizona, Navy, Arizona State, Utah, Penn State, and Bowling Green.

 

5.       Camp Recky Spots Still Available
Don’t miss out on sending your child to camp at Ohio State!

We still have a number of weeks available in our Discovery camp program for children ages 5-8.  Recky’s Leaders – our new teen leadership program – also has spots open.  There is limited space available for our Sports camps and Adventure camps.  Please call the community programs office at 614-688-8787 to inquire about availability today!

 

6.       Free  Pelotonia Training Seminars Available
Rec Sports and OSU Sports Medicine invite you to attend free educational and training workshops to prepare for Pelotonia.  All cyclists and endurance athletes are welcome. They include discussion and demonstrations of injury prevention, bike fitting, sports nutrition, cycling training tactics as well as basic bike mechanics and maintenance. Driving directions/parking information available on Ohio State’s Sports Medicine web site: www.sportsmedicine.osu.edu

Please contact Matt Briggs at matt.briggs@osumc.edu to register.

 

Physiologic Training and Testing

Sunday, May 16 3 – 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 6 3 – 5 p.m.

COSI – Labs in Life

333 W Broad Street, Columbus 43215

Nutrition for Endurance Athletes / Indoor Training

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 6 – 9 p.m.

RPAC

Injury Prevention / Training Techniques / Bike Fit & Mechanics

Tuesday, July 13 6 – 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 24 9 a.m. – Noon
Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza – Pavilion Auditorium

2050 Kenny Road, Columbus 43221

Preparing for the Ride

Saturday, August 7 9 a.m. – Noon
RPAC

 

SPONSORS
Whitewater Rafting Specials
There’s still time for a road trip to West Virginia’s New River Gorge for some rafting, climbing, biking, hiking, zip lining, ATV riding and more.  River Expeditions is the area’s best outfitter, as well as an exclusive partner of the OSU Rec Sports Department.  Adventure packages feature lodging, meals and attractions – starting as low as $89.  Get a group together and save even more!  Check out their special events at http://www.raftinginfo.com/specials-and-events.php or join the Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/raftinginfo

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RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

Comments to the Interim Director – Kurt Carmen, Carmen.7@osu.edu , 688-3587

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Meyer, meyer.454@osu.edu , 688-3693

ARC & Jesse Owens Centers - Jimmy Francis, francis.143@osu.edu  , 247-5073

Aquatic Center – Christine Thompson, thompson.1363@osu.edu , 247-7370

Community Programs – Marci Guckeyson, guckeyson.4@osu.edu , 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu , 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes & Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu , 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu , 292-5292

Lockers and Sport Shop Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu  , 688-8788

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 – J. Michael Dunn, dunn.99@osu.edu, 292-6513

Recreational Sports Web – Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu , 688-4185

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu  , 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Harrington, harrington.69@osu.edu , 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu  , 688-4619

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu , 688-3879

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