NNO - Tuesday, August 3 - 6pm Kroger's Chambers Rd.

All:

 

The Fifth by Northwest Area Commission joins the City of Columbus and the Nation in showing our unity, neighborhood spirit, in honoring our fire and police protection for our safety, and in looking forward to what our neighborhood’s future is in this area! In recognition of the Italian heritage of our neighborhood, and its abundance of independently owned pizza shops sprinkling our area, each with its own taste – we will be celebrating the event with a Pizza Crawl starting at 6pm at the Kroger’s side parking lot, with the Columbus Fire Department and Sparky the firedog on hand – and progressing through the neighborhood from there!

 

Join us tomorrow for this annual celebration of neighborhood spirit! We have a lot to celebrate in neighborhood unity, diversity, development, and in the future direction of the neighborhood! For more information on what National Night Out (NNO) is – and what it all about – please check out http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/or for the City of Columbus’ plans  around town  http://www.columbusmessenger.com/NC/0/6704.html as we all take a closer look at our neighborhood on NNO August 3^rd, 2010 6pm. We will have a short vote at the beginning of the meeting about regular Commission business regarding Zoning – and then it is off-to-the races with the pizza, firefighters, corn-hole toss, etc.

 

Anyone who lives, works, or conducts business in the Fifth by Northwest Area is welcome to attend – as always! We hope to see you there!

 

 

Becky Obester

Financial Associate

TS Finance

614-217-1399

614-516-8577 (Mobile)

 

Rec Sport Member Update July 30 2010

 

 

 

 

Member Update

Friday, July 30, 2010

 

1.       Honoring  the lives of recently passed members of the Rec Sports family

2.       Urgent  need - Red Cross Blood Drive

3.       Pelotonia Fundraising Event August 6

 

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1.       Honoring  the lives of J. Michael Dunn and Ken Wing

With heavy hearts, we remember the dedication and service of J. Michael Dunn and Ken Wing, two members of our Rec Sports family.  Mike Dunn passed away July 23.  His determination to better the student experience inspired all of us at Rec Sports.  Mike was the director of Recreational Sports Learning, and former director of Recreational Sports at Ohio State.

Plans are being made for a public memorial service at Ohio State on Friday, October 8 at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC). Please email recsports@osu.edu, to be added to the invitation list. Details will be posted on the web site as they are determined.

Please click here to learn more about J. Michael Dunn. Please click here to view Mike's obituary.

 

Ken Wing also passed away on July 23 after a long illness. Ken was the program assistant in the sport shop at the RPAC and managed the men’s locker room in the old Larkins facility. Condolence messages may be left for his family at the following link: http://www.schoedinger.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Wing/

 

 

2.       Urgent Need for Blood Donors - Red Cross Blood Drive

 

                Summer blood drives are particularly important as the demand for blood to support trauma victims                increases, while donors are busier and less likely to find time to donate.

                Three blood drives are planned in the next two weeks:

 

                On Wednesday, August 4, from 2 to 8 p.m., you can donate at the Neil Building in the William Hall                Complex  (corner of 10^th and Neil Avenues).  Email Brian Tomlinson at      btomlinson@studentlife.osu.edu to schedule or ask questions. 

 

                On Thursday, August 5 from noon – 6 p.m., Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in the RPAC   Second Floor Lounge.

 

                On Monday, August 9 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Jerome Schottenstein Center to “Give Someone a Schott at Life.”

 

                For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and fill in the            Sponsor Look-Up Code: DiverCoaOSU.

 

3.        Pelotonia Fundraising Event

 

SPONSORS

Good Gauley!

Experience the biggest whitewater on the planet this fall with West Virginia’s best rafting outfitter, River Expeditions.  Paddle the Gauley River, if you dare.  This trip is not for the faint of heart or wussies – only serious whitewater enthusiasts, please.  River Expeditions offers cool ‘BOGO’ specials on select dates.  Mention OSU Rec and Save 15% on regularly priced trips/packages.  Check out their special events at http://www.raftinginfo.com/specials-and-events.php or join their Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/raftinginfo

 

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

RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

ARC Front Desk – 247-8686

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 – Diane Jensen, jensen.8@osu.edu, 688-3988

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, Sport Shop and Welcome Center 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 – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297

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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Meeting Highlights 7-26-10

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release:  July 26, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

PUBLIC BRIEFING ON HOME RECYCLING PROGRAM: Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig, chair of the Public Service & Transportation Committee, will hold a community briefing on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers to discuss Columbus’ effort to implement a comprehensive curbside home recycling program by 2012.  The informational meeting is the latest in a series of community briefings on the recycling issue and additional meetings will be scheduled for community input.

 

SUPPLYING NATURAL GAS FOR CITY VEHICLES:  In an effort to help reduce emissions, part of the city’s fleet is being replaced with compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.  Utilities Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 1074-2010 to authorize the expenditure of $249,424.00 for services for CNG infrastructure for the city of Columbus, at 1250 Fairwood Avenue and 4211 Groves Road.  Services will include the design of a CNG filling station and renovations to both maintenance shops.  The filling station will provide a rapid and reliable dispensing of compressed natural gas and grow a fleet of energy efficient CNG fueled vehicles.  CNG vehicles produce significantly lower amounts of harmful emissions such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and toxic and carcinogenic pollutants.  Natural gas is readily available, clean-burning and costs less than gasoline or diesel fuel.  The fuel costs for the new vehicles will be 46% less than those being replaced.   

 

PROVIDING HELP FOR INDIGENT MOTHERS AND CHILDREN:  Health and Human Development Committee Chair Charleta B. Tavares is sponsoring four pieces of legislation to help support healthy mothers and children in Columbus.  Ordinance 1075-2010 will authorize the expenditure of $34,049 from Health Department grant funds for the Council On Healthy Mothers and Babies to provide services for the Healthy Start program.  The Council on Healthy Mothers and Babies provides health education/promotional services, supports the Local Health System Action Plan, holds public forums and meetings, prenatal care committees and links pregnant women with appropriate providers through the Pregnancy Care Connection Network. Ordinances 1092-2010, 1095-2010 and 1097-2010 will authorize the city to accept and appropriate $1.6 million in grant funding from the Ohio Department of Health for the Child & Family Health Services (CFHS) program, the CFHS Perinatal program, and the CFHS Women’s Health Services program.    The programs provide prenatal and perinatal services for the un- and uninsured and will be funded from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.  

MAINTAINING THE COLUMBUS AQUATICS CENTER: The Columbus Aquatics Center offers a wide variety of aquatic programs for children of all ages and adults during the winter months.   The indoor season ends with the opening of the city’s outdoor pools in June.  Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Recreation and Parks Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 1087-2010 to authorize the expenditure of $42,000 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund for professional painting services for the Aquatics Center.  The work will include the painting of all interior walls, ceilings, doors and frames and any necessary miscellaneous work.   

 

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Photos & anecdotes - All Aboard Ohio Summer Outing!

Photos and anecdotes from Saturday's All Aboard Ohio Summer Meeting & Family Outing are posted at:

 

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,3566.msg501175.html#msg501175

 

Enjoy!!

 

Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org

AMTRAK BUYING 130 NEW PASSENGER RAIL CARS

FYI!!! These rail cars will be used on the nightly trains across Ohio and will likely impact numerous Ohio rail industry suppliers considering that Ohio is the nation's fifth-largest number of rail industry suppliers jobs in the nation (more than 26,000 Ohio employees at 225 companies)....  KJP

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2010
    ATK-10-101
   Contact: Media Relations
   202 906.3860
 

AMTRAK BUYING 130 NEW PASSENGER RAIL CARS

To support long-distance train service
$298.1 million contract creates 575 jobs in Elmira, N.Y.

            WASHINGTON –    Amtrak is implementing the first step in a long-term, comprehensive fleet renewal plan with the purchase of 130 new single-level rail cars to support its long-distance train services.  The five-year, $298.1 million contract is being awarded to CAF USA which is creating 575 jobs to perform manufacturing and final assembly work at its plant in Elmira, N.Y.  The first car is scheduled to roll off the assembly line in October 2012.

            "This major equipment purchase demonstrates our strong belief in the future of intercity passenger rail in America and Amtrak's leading role in meeting this critical national transportation need," said President and CEO Joseph Boardman.

            Thomas Carper, chairman of the Amtrak board of directors, added:  "We are replacing and renewing our fleet to improve reliability of our operations, to meet passenger expectations for quality service and to be in a better position to handle the growing demand for more passenger rail service.  Addressing Amtrak's equipment need is long overdue."

            Boardman explained that the 130 single-level passenger rail cars are similar to the popular Viewliner model and includes 25 sleeping cars, 25 diners, 55 baggage cars and 25 baggage / dormitory cars for use primarily on long-distance trains.  They will replace and supplement the existing fleet, improve financial and on-time performance, and foster a more modern, positive image of Amtrak.  In addition, Amtrak can begin to retire some of its oldest cars still in service that date back to the 1940s and 1950s.

            Passengers will experience many improvements with the new equipment including:  modern interiors with better layouts; better lighting and more efficient air conditioning and heating systems; additional outlets to power personal electronic devices; bicycle racks in the baggage cars; as well as improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities.
 
            CAF USA along with its parent company, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles of Beasain, Spain, is an experienced rail car manufacturer to the U.S. and world markets.  CAF USA will manufacture the stainless steel car shells and perform final assembly of the cars at its Elmira, N.Y., facility where it currently produces transit rail equipment for several U.S. transit systems.

"This is a very exciting and pivotal moment in the history of CAF USA.  As we move to consolidate our presence in the US, we view this contract as merely the first in what we hope will be many opportunities we will have to partner with Amtrak.  We look forward to combining our maximum effort and expertise with the leadership and vision that the current administration has shown where passenger rail is concerned in the U.S.," said Virginia Verdeja, CAF USA vice president.

The first year of the five-year contract will be paid for with $29.8 million from Amtrak's current revenues which are running above budget estimates due, in part, to ridership that is on a record-breaking pace.  Amtrak will seek to fund subsequent years of the contract with other sources such as loans or direct Congressional appropriations.
 
Furthermore, this equipment purchase is just the first step in Amtrak's multiyear Fleet Strategy Plan to replace its entire fleet of passenger rail cars and locomotives over the next 30 years and help support the growth of a domestic rail manufacturing industry.  Amtrak is currently reviewing bids to replace many of the electric locomotives used along the Northeast Corridor and may make a contract award yet this summer.
 
About Amtrak
As the nation's intercity passenger rail operator, Amtrak connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. Last fiscal year (FY 2009), the railroad carried 27.2 million passengers, making it the second-best year in the company's history. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day—at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kph)—to more than 500 destinations. Amtrak also is the partner of choice for state-supported corridor services in 15 states and for several commuter rail agencies. Visit Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information.
 
About CFA USA
 
CAF USA, Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of CAF S.A., a Spanish railway equipment manufacturer with over 100 years experience in designing and manufacturing all types of vehicles, from High-Speed to Light Rail, as well as overhauling, maintaining and financing projects, in summary providing solutions to all types of transportation challenges.   CAF and its 12 subsidiaries constitute the CAF Group.  CAF has maintained consistent growth for the last 15 years and is a financially sound company gradually establishing its position as one of the major players in the world's railway industry.  CAF USA has a 12 year history and has secured four major contracts in the United States.  CAF purchased a state of the art facility in Elmira Heights, New York in the year 2000 and has continuously invested to upgrade it during the last ten years.

 

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Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org

Media Alert - Recycling Update

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release: July 21, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

RECYCLING UPDATE

 

WHO:

 

Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig

Mark Kelsey, Director, Public Service

Erin Miller, Columbus Environmental Steward

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

5:30 PM

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

City Hall

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig, Chair of the Public Service & Transportation Committee, will host a community briefing on Columbus’ effort to implement a comprehensive curbside home recycling program.  This is the latest in a series of community briefings on the recycling issue and is an informational meeting only.  Future meetings will be used to collect additional community input. A residential curbside recycling program could be operational by 2012.

 

 

 

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 CTV, Columbus’ government television channel 3 on local cable systems.

 

 

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Meeting Highlights 7-19-10

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release:  July 19, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

scioto mile and bicentennial park go WIRELESS:  Administration Committee Chair A. Troy Miller is sponsoring ordinance 1048-2010 to accept an in-kind donation from Time Warner Cable for WiFi Internet service, cable TV, and digital phone service for the Scioto Mile and Bicentennial Park.  These services will support various business functions and provide all citizens access to Internet service at no charge along the Scioto Mile and Bicentennial Park for a period of 10 years beginning June 30, 2011.  The Internet service will support up to 1,000 users and be a great benefit during festivals and events along the Scioto Mile as vendors will be able to perform wireless credit card transactions utilizing this service.  The donation will also provide digital phone service and cable TV for the Bicentennial Park Café.  

VACCINATING CHILDREN AGAINST INFECTIOUS DISEASES:  The Columbus Health Department offers routine vaccines for children of all ages. Ordinance 1067-2010, sponsored by Health and Human Development Committee Chair Charleta B. Tavares, will direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $165,000 for the Peer Advocate for Immunization Program.  The program’s goal is to improve and extend immunization outreach to underserved urban neighborhoods by providing staff representatives to assist parents in protecting young children from vaccine preventable diseases.  The grant funding will provide services through December 31, 2011.

PURCHASING SOLAR POWERED ELECTRICITY: Finance & Economic Development Committee Chair, Andrew J. Ginther is sponsoring ordinance 1117-2010 to authorize a ten year solar power purchase agreement with SolarVision LLC for the roof of the Fleet Maintenance Facility at 4211 Groves Road.  The agreement allows SolarVision to own, operate and maintain a photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof of the facility.  The city, in return, will agree to provide SolarVision LLC a lease on the roof and purchase electricity produced by the system.  This agreement will allow the city to have the benefit of clean energy without the upfront costs of purchasing, installation or the long-term maintenance of the system.  SolarVision proposes to operate a 440 kW system, which would be the largest non-utility owned roof-top solar array in six states.  The system will provide up to one-third of the Fleet Maintenance facility's electricity. The city will have a fixed price per kW/h for a ten-year term and expects to purchase between $30,000 to $60,000 of electricity per year. This power purchase agreement demonstrates the city's commitment to reducing its own carbon footprint, as well as committing to be a leader in the growth of the solar industry, especially in central Ohio.

IMPROVING THE DUBLIN ROAD WATER TREATMENT PLANT:  The city of Columbus provides drinking water to more than one million residents, businesses, and industries in the Columbus area.  Utilities Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 0938-2010 to authorize the expenditure of $10.4 million from the Water Build America Bonds Fund for engineering improvements to the Dublin Road Water Plant (DRWP) Treatment Capacity Increase – Detailed Design Project.  Modifications to the plant’s treatment process will increase capacity from 65 million gallons per day (MGD) to 90 MGD to comply with new rules announced by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA).  The new technology will include state of the art reverse osmosis water treatment to remove additional organics, nitrates, and other compounds found in the Scioto River.  This improvement will satisfy future requirements for the next several years.  The Dublin Road Water Plant was built in 1975 and has provided an average of 47 million gallons of drinking water each day. 

PURCHASING NATURAL GAS REFUSE TRUCKS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS:  In 2008, the city of Columbus received a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to help reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles.  Public Service Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring ordinance 1030-2010 to authorize the expenditure of $1.925 million for the purchase of three CNG automated side loaders and four front end loaders for the Public Service Department’s Refuse Collection Division.  The Refuse Collection Division is responsible for mechanized refuse collection throughout the city of Columbus.  CNG vehicles produce significantly lower amounts of harmful emissions such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and toxic and carcinogenic pollutants.  Natural gas is readily available, clean-burning and costs less than gasoline or diesel fuel. The city will save 46% in fuel costs while operating the new vehicles.   

ENSURING CITY BRIDGES ARE SAFE: Every day, motorists, cyclists, runners and walkers use bridges that are owned by the city of Columbus Recreation and Park Department.  Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Recreation and Parks Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 0870-2010 to authorize the expenditure of $20,940 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund for professional services related to the inspection of these bridges. The services will include the inspection of eight vehicular bridges and reports for all 94 department-owned bridges. 

 

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