Councilmember Mills Set to Ride in 2012 Pelotonia

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release: August 9, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

 

(Columbus)— When more than 6,000 riders take part in this weekend’s Pelotonia event to raise millions of dollars for cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Councilmember Michelle M. Mills will again be on her bike, doing her part to prevent and cure cancer and ultimately improve the lives of all Columbus residents.

 

“This is my second Pelotonia ride,” said Mills, who rode 23 miles in 2010.  “This year I am riding as a member of the team from Limited Brands and I am challenging myself to complete the 50 mile course and raise more money in donations than two years ago.  This is a prestigious event that draws thousands of riders from around the state, region, and nation to Columbus and I am proud to do my part.”

 

Mills says it is nearly impossible to find someone in Columbus whose life has not been touched by some form of cancer and it is up to everyone to do what they can to help fund research efforts. 

 

“Doctors are taking a team approach to finding a cure for cancer and riders are taking a team approach to funding cancer research.   Even the people who line the roadway encouraging Pelotonia participants are doing their part by providing the motivation to complete the ride,” said Mills. 

 

Mills, who is also the President and CEO of the St. Stephen’s Community House in the Linden neighborhood, says she finds time to train during the weekend and enjoys the opportunity to ride on bike paths such as the Alum Creek and Olentangy trails.  Mills admits she does not consider herself a cyclist, but she has enjoyed riding her bike since she was a young girl and views this weekend’s event as a chance to strengthen her personal commitment to a healthier, more active lifestyle.  

 

“The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department gives riders of all skill levels the chance to explore central Ohio and improve their health and wellbeing at the same time,” said Mills.  “The recreational opportunities afforded to the community add to the quality of life in our region and is something we all can be proud of.”

 

 

 

 

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JOHN IVANIC

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

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E-News Bulletin - News and Stories from Columbus City Schools

June 1, 2012   2012 Columbus Board of Education Front, l-r: Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs; and Bryan O. Steward. Click here  for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members.   Mark Your Calendar!  KEY UPCOMING CCS DATES ·  August 7 & 21 – Board of Education meetings, 5:30 p.m. ·  August 18 – Summer Graduation at Veterans Memorial, 9:30 a.m. ·  August 22 – First day of class for schools on traditional calendars ·  August 23 – Neighborhood School Development Partnership (NSDP) Committee meeting, 7:30 a.m. ·  August 23 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. ·  Sept. 4 & 18 – Board of Education meetings, 5:30 p.m. ·  Sept. 17 – Linden-McKinley STEM Academy Rededication, 6:30 p.m. ·  Sept. 27 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m.     For a full list of upcoming public meetings - click HERE

School Starts August 22, Registration is Underway More than 50,000 students are expected to begin classes at 115 Columbus City Schools on Wednesday, August 22. Three district schools on the Year-Round calendar – Columbus Africentric, Woodcrest Elementary and Weinland Park Elementary – began school July 25. Students can enroll at their neighborhood schools beginning August 6. Click here for more details. 4 New/Renovated Schools Opening, 4 Schools Moving When CCS students return to class on August 22, many will be returning to new or renovated buildings or new locations. Students at Georgian Heights Alternative, Liberty, and Olde Orchard Alternative Elementary Schools will be attending school in brand new buildings while students at Clinton Elementary will return to a totally renovated space. Students at the Columbus International High School and three other schools will also be attending school in new locations. Click here for all the details. Million Father March Set for 1st Day of School The Columbus Urban League is encouraging all fathers, and father-figures, to participate in the 2012 Million Father March on August 22. This annual event is designed to encourage males to take an active role in the education and lives of their children. For more information, and to register, call 372-2344! Africentric Early College K – 12 Preparing for New Home The Columbus Board of Education recently approved a land swap with the City of Columbus that will allow the Columbus Africentric Early College K – 12 program to move from its' current downtown four-acre location to a 52-acre site on James Road, just south of Fifth Avenue on the city's east side. In return for the property, the District gave the city the Reeb Elementary School property. The District will begin working with the Africentric family and the east side neighborhood to develop a site plan and school design. Linden-McKinley Dedication Set for September 17 Mark your calendar for the rededication of Linden-McKinley STEM Academy on September 17, at 6:30 p.m. This event at the school, 1302 Duxberry Ave., invites parents, students, alumni and members of the community to tour the renovated building and meet with district and school building staff.  Originally opened in 1928 as Linden-McKinley High School, the updated facility includes new science labs, updated technology, a rooftop garden, and other amenities designed to meet the needs of today's students.   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 eNews? To subscribe to our FREE newsletter  Click here     or here to opt out.

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E-News Bulletin - News and Stories from Columbus City Schools

June 1, 2012   2012 Columbus Board of Education Front, l-r: Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs; and Bryan O. Steward. Click here  for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members.   Mark Your Calendar!  KEY UPCOMING CCS DATES ·  August 7 & 21 – Board of Education meetings, 5:30 p.m. ·  August 18 – Summer Graduation at Veterans Memorial, 9:30 a.m. ·  August 22 – First day of class for schools on traditional calendars ·  August 23 – Neighborhood School Development Partnership (NSDP) Committee meeting, 7:30 a.m. ·  August 23 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. ·  Sept. 4 & 18 – Board of Education meetings, 5:30 p.m. ·  Sept. 17 – Linden-McKinley STEM Academy Rededication, 6:30 p.m. ·  Sept. 27 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m.     For a full list of upcoming public meetings - click HERE

School Starts August 22, Registration is Underway More than 50,000 students are expected to begin classes at 115 Columbus City Schools on Wednesday, August 22. Three district schools on the Year-Round calendar – Columbus Africentric, Woodcrest Elementary and Weinland Park Elementary – began school July 25. Students can enroll at their neighborhood schools beginning August 6. Click here for more details. 4 New/Renovated Schools Opening, 4 Schools Moving When CCS students return to class on August 22, many will be returning to new or renovated buildings or new locations. Students at Georgian Heights Alternative, Liberty, and Olde Orchard Alternative Elementary Schools will be attending school in brand new buildings while students at Clinton Elementary will return to a totally renovated space. Students at the Columbus International High School and three other schools will also be attending school in new locations. Click here for all the details. Million Father March Set for 1st Day of School The Columbus Urban League is encouraging all fathers, and father-figures, to participate in the 2012 Million Father March on August 22. This annual event is designed to encourage males to take an active role in the education and lives of their children. For more information, and to register, call 372-2344! Africentric Early College K – 12 Preparing for New Home The Columbus Board of Education recently approved a land swap with the City of Columbus that will allow the Columbus Africentric Early College K – 12 program to move from its' current downtown four-acre location to a 52-acre site on James Road, just south of Fifth Avenue on the city's east side. In return for the property, the District gave the city the Reeb Elementary School property. The District will begin working with the Africentric family and the east side neighborhood to develop a site plan and school design. Linden-McKinley Dedication Set for September 17 Mark your calendar for the rededication of Linden-McKinley STEM Academy on September 17, at 6:30 p.m. This event at the school, 1302 Duxberry Ave., invites parents, students, alumni and members of the community to tour the renovated building and meet with district and school building staff.  Originally opened in 1928 as Linden-McKinley High School, the updated facility includes new science labs, updated technology, a rooftop garden, and other amenities designed to meet the needs of today's students.   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 eNews? To subscribe to our FREE newsletter  Click here     or here to opt out.

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Rec Sports Member Update - August 3, 2012

Friday, August 3, 2012

 

1.       2012-13 Rec Sports Membership Rates; Daytime, Weekend Memberships Available

2.       New Family Hours for 2012-13 School Year

3.       ARC Closed August 11

4.       Register Now for Autumn Community Programs

5.       Upcoming FreeMotion® Circuit/Kettlebell Classes

6.       Jesse Owens West Tennis Center Semester Draw

7.       Let’s Play Sports Open House

 

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2012-13 Rec Sports Membership Rates; Daytime, Weekend Memberships Available
The Rec Sports membership rates for 2012-13 are now available. Rates now include your choice of 30 free group fitness classes per semester.

 

Also new this year are daytime and weekend memberships. The daytime rate includes facility access to any of the five recreation centers from open to 3 p.m. Monday – Friday and access to 30 free group fitness classes per semester included during daytime membership hours only. Weekend memberships include facility access to all five recreation centers from open to close on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only and access to 30 free group fitness classes per semester included during weekend membership hours only. Learn more.

New Family Hours for 2012-13 School Year
Family hours have been extended at the RPAC for the 2012-13 school year. Family hours will be held all day on Fridays; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays. Additional family hours will be held on university holidays and academic break weeks at the RPAC, ARC, OAC, and JOWTC. Learn more.

ARC Closed August 11

On Saturday, August 11, the ARC will be closed while wood courts are re-finished and will re-open Sunday, August 12, at 8 a.m.

 

Because of the same project, courts 2-4 will be closed Tuesday, August 7, through Saturday, August 18. Court 1 will be closed Friday, August 10 through Saturday, August 18. Courts will re-open Sunday, August 19.

 

Register Now for Autumn Community Programs

Registration is now available for autumn community programs offerings such as Let’s Play Sports and Learn-to-Swim! Check out the community programs webpage for all the autumn offerings. Registration closes Wednesday, August 22.

 

Upcoming FreeMotion® Circuit/Kettlebell Classes

FreeMotion® circuit classes are back! Participants will work with a certified personal trainer through a 14-station circuit, and learn more than 36 different exercises during the semester. These free, half-hour classes meets three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning August 27. Registration begins August 3. Attendance is limited to 12 members per class. View the available times and learn more.

Jesse Owens West Tennis Center Semester Draw
Reserve space for this fall at the Jesse Owens West Tennis Center (JOWTC)! The reservation draw for autumn semester 2012 will be held Tuesday, August 21 at 6:05 p.m. at JOWTC. This is on a first-come, first-serve, basis. Second opportunities for reserving space will be held Thursday, August 23, and Friday, August 24. You must read the policies and procedures and fill out a contract to participate in the draw.

 

Let’s Play Sports Open House

Have your child try a new sport at the Let’s Play Sports open house on Wednesday, August 15, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the RPAC! You and your child can drop in and sample the sports classes offered throughout the academic year such as soccer, basketball, kick, catch, and throw, yoga, football, and tennis.

 

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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 – Kurt Schooley, schooley.13@osu.edu, 247-8430

Aquatic Center – Zach Skinner, skinner.199@osu.edu, 688-3587

Community Programs – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu, 688-3693

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 – Bonnie Mitchell, mitchell.934@osu.edu, 247-6191

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 Diving Club – Justin Sochor, sochor.7@osu.edu, 688-8341

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

RPAC Operations – Abigail Whaley, whaley.109@osu.edu, 247-1911

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

Sport & Wellness Scholars – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297

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

Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287

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Council Announces Graffit Removal Grant Program

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: August 2, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

 

August 2, 2012

 

Dear Columbus Resident,

 

Since we joined Columbus City Council early last year, we participated in a great deal of community dialogue on problems facing our neighborhoods.  In these conversations, we found that one of the recurring themes was graffiti vandalism.  Since then, we have worked with Council President Andy Ginther and other offices, as well as with Mayor Coleman and the administration, to budget city programs to combat the plague of graffiti vandalism in Columbus. The result is now two-fold – we have established a citywide graffiti removal service, and created a grant program that will help community organizations fight graffiti vandalism in our neighborhoods.  We are writing you today to tell you a bit more about this grant program and what it can do for your areas.  

 

The graffiti grant program is the result of community groups that have already organized and voiced a desire to clean up the graffiti in the area, but lack the necessary materials and equipment to do so.  Columbus City Council has budgeted $100,000 in grant funding to be awarded in 2012, for which community organizations will be able to apply for through our partnership with the Coalition for a Nonviolent Columbus (CNC).  The application process for these grants will work much the same as with the neighborhood safety grants that organizations already apply for through CNC.  The maximum grant amount is $5,000, and must be used on graffiti removal projects or for community mural projects.  In addition, the funding may only be used for equipment and materials needed to abate graffiti or create the murals.  Grant applications are available on the CNC website and the open dates for submission of the applications will be August 3-August 24.  We encourage all community groups with such projects in mind to take advantage of this grant program and to make full use of these resources.

 

Graffiti vandalism is a crime and devastates our communities. This grant program, along with the citywide abatement service, is an important step in combating graffiti vandalism in our neighborhoods.  It will help to make our city safer, as well as more attractive to residents, and help spur economic development in those afflicted areas.  We appreciate all the input and concerns shared with us regarding the problem of graffiti vandalism, as these programs would not be possible without the time and commitment put in by citizens like you.

 

Thank you very much for your time.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Zach M. Klein                                                                            Michelle M. Mills

Member of Columbus City Council                                           Member of Columbus City Council

 

 

 

 

City Council Begins Liquor Objection Process

 

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release: August 1, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

CITY COUNCIL BEGINS LIQUOR OBJECTION PROCESS

 

(COLUMBUS)–Columbus City Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, Chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, and Columbus City Attorney Richard C. Pfeiffer, Jr. have launched the City’s annual liquor permit renewal objection process.

 

The State of Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control issues liquor permits, which must be renewed every year. The permit renewal process allows for municipalities to object to the renewal of specific permits based upon the manner in which the permit holder conducts business.  

 

The first step in the City’s objection process requires the input of neighborhood leaders, safety advocates and community members. After receiving public input, the Columbus City Attorney and the Columbus Division of Police investigate problem liquor establishments. In December, Columbus City Council will vote on resolutions which represent the City’s formal objections to establishments found to be operating in an irresponsible manner, outside community standards, or which have placed an excessive burden on law enforcement due to crime or other illegal activity. Last year, Columbus objected to the renewal of nine liquor licenses.  So far, five objections have been upheld.   

 

City Council encourages residents and business leaders to participate in the liquor objection process.  City Council will hold a public hearing on the process and problem establishments September 12 at 5:00 pm in City Council Chambers.  Community input must be received by the Columbus City Attorney by September 21, 2012.

 

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Rec Sports Membership Update

Recreational Sports Member,

 

Thank you for your continued membership to the Office of Student Life’s Department of Recreational Sports. As we approach the coming academic year and the transition to semesters, we have adjusted membership prices, which is our first increase in five years; please see the attached document for an overview of our new rates. If you pay via monthly payroll deduction, or electronic fund transfer, your fee payment amount will be automatically updated in September.

 

Our team works hard to ensure that you are getting the most out of your membership, and we are pleased to announce the addition of new services, programs, and membership options to enhance your member experience.

 

New offerings beginning autumn semester 2012:

·         30 free group fitness classes of your choice per semester

·         Group fitness classes at more campus locations, and an expanded class schedule

·         TRX® fitness equipment and free classes

·         Complimentary FreeMotion® circuit classes

·         Complimentary kettlebell classes

·         Increased family hours, including all university holidays

 

New facility and program enhancements:

·         Wood courts at Jesse Owens South installed during autumn semester

·         New turf fields at Lincoln Tower Park opening August 6

·         Online intramural sports registration

·         New UV sanitation technology in the class pool

 

A limited daytime membership and a weekend membership have recently been added to enhance our offerings to the university community.

 

Daytime membership includes:

·         Facility access to any of the five recreation centers from open to 3 p.m. Monday – Friday. 

·         Access to 30 free group fitness classes per semester included during daytime membership hours only.

 

Weekend membership includes:

·         Facility access to all five recreation centers from open to close on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

·         Access to 30 free group fitness classes per semester included during weekend membership hours only.                              
                                                                                                                               

These new memberships are not eligible for family hours, member only program rates, and cannot add dependents to memberships.

 

We are looking forward to a great autumn semester! If you have questions, please contact me via the listings below, or stop by the RPAC welcome center.

 

Thank you again for your membership.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Kris Myers

Assistant Director, Membership Sales and Relations

(614) 688-8461

myers.785@osu.edu