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Columbia Parks and Recreation February Volunteer of the Month Council Action TreeKeepers 2003 Class www.GoColumbiaMo.com vol. 8 no. 2 February 2003 CALENDAR by volunteer Megan Clark The Council on Nov. 18: The fifth TreeKeepers training begins on February 25 as volunteers learn tree identi- Visit www.GoColumbiaMo.com and click In his 2.5 years as a Park Patroller on the city trail system, • Appropriated funds for the Share the fication. Five more sessions are held to cover tree diseases, tips to plan and plant, on Parks and Recreation or call 874-7460. Bob Wolfe has dealt with a variety of situations, including Light program. In August 2001, the how to prune, insects, and soil, air and water requirements. picking up litter and helping trail users in need of assistance. Share the Light program was created In exchange for the training received through the program, TreeKeepers agree to F EBRUARY The biggest emergency he has ever encountered was a biker as a way for residents to contribute give 36 hours of volunteer service toward Parks & Recreation Department tree pro- who had broken his leg. to city of Columbia projects through jects, which take place on Saturdays throughout the year. Youth Baseball and Softball registration “He was in terrible shape,” Wolfe said. “Fortunately, it was right by a call phone.” their utility bills. A total of $4,500 All classes are held at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Class open until Feb 15 deadline Trained patrollers provide a visible presence on the city trail system to help support was appropriated to youth recreation dates are February 25, March 1, 4, 11, 18 and April 1 and 8. A tree project followed a safer environment for the trail users. scholarships ($2,700) and crime pre- by graduation will be held on April 19. 3 Black History Exhibit thru Feb 28, Wolfe said he joined Park Patrol because he was an avid user of the trail. There vention ($1,800). To find out how to become a TreeKeeper, call 874-7499 or E-mail 4th and Wilkes, Daily 3-7pm have been more than 325 trained patrollers since 1997. [email protected] 3 Summer jobs posted at the City “I just like to use the trail,” he said. “Whether or not I was with Park Patrol, I’d The Council on Dec. 2: City Sponsors Boy Scout Skill Center Human Resources Department still be there. It’s a beautiful, beautiful place and a wonderful asset to the city.” • Adopted the Parks & Recreation 6 Golden Soul & Rapper’s Delight For volunteer opportunities contact us at [email protected] or Master Plan 2002 Facilities Needs MESSAGE FROM MR. BAG-IT The City of Columbia sponsored a Boy Scout Skill Center in Night, 6:30-9pm, Douglass School visit our web site at www.GoColumbiaMo.com. Update. The plan updates the inven- Empty motor oil containers should be placed in the black trash bag, not November. The skill center provided an opportunity for Boy Scouts Receive an Estimated 9 Boy/Girl Scout Day at Hickman tory of existing public and private the blue recycling bag. Although the motor oil containers may be to earn merit badges to fulfill their advancement requirements. The Pool, 2-4 pm, $2.50/child, pre- park, recreation and open-space marked #1 or #2 plastic, the oil in these containers leaves a residue and merit badge counselors were City of Columbia employees who volun- Bill? register Public Works Volunteers are Join The Public Works facilities. contaminates recyclable materials. Containers with used motor oil can be teered their time and job skills. Badges offered were Emergency 10-14 Adult Summer Softball advanced • Authorized to proceed with a New taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility for disposal. Preparedness, Public Health, Crime Prevention During the winter months there are registration for returning teams Making a Difference Volunteer Team Century Fund fund-raising campaign Thank you for recycling! and Fingerprinting, Computers, Energy and times that Water and Light meter read- begins for the Martin Luther King Memorial Electricity. ers cannot read customers’ meters. 10 Softball Spring Training League In the spring of 1994, the first Public The Columbia Public Works Volunteer restoration. The New Century Fund “We are quite pleased with the success of Water and electric bills are estimated in registration begins Works volunteers began serving Program invites you to join their vol- Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organi- the skill center,” said Bill Watkins, Assistant City mass when weather conditions create 13 50 + Sweet Tooth Sale, Parkade Columbia at the City’s Household unteer team. You can make a difference zation created to support city of CITY SOURCE is published by the City of Columbia as a public service to Manager. “The skill center gave City employees safety hazzards for employees. Wind Center, 8 a.m. Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. in your community volunteering as lit- Columbia projects. The goal of the the residents of Columbia, Missouri. The City of Columbia does not dis- an opportunity to share their job skills with the chills below zero pose a frost bite 15 The 26th Annual Railroad Show, Other projects quickly followed. tle as two hours a month. You and campaign is to raise $100,000 to criminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, scouts while also assisting these young men as threat and heavy snow cover makes it Paquin Tower, 1201 Paquin,10 Public Works volunteers have your family can volunteer together to repair the memorial and create an ancestry, marital status, handicap, familial status, or sexual orientation. they progress through the scouting ranks.” difficult to read water meters in the a.m. - 3 p.m. made things happen in the waste arena. improve the earth, learn new skills, endowment to fund future mainte- Hank Stoltz, Assistant City Attorney and ground. When the meters cannot be 17-21 Adult Summer Softball Open They took the mission of the program meet new people, and have fun! We nance. Mayor......................................................................................................Darwin Hindman event coordinator, said “One objective of the read, an estimate is based on the aver- Registration begins to heart, “. to extend waste reduction will help you find a volunteer position skill center was to provide a positive experience age usage for previous months. 17 Swim Lessons begin, Winter and environmental clean up programs, just right for you! Orientation and This is just a brief look at the Council’s City Council Members for all involved – the scouts, their parents and Session II (register by 2/13) educate citizens about waste reduction training are also provided. We have actions. Complete minutes are available First Ward..................................................................................................Almeta Crayton our City employees. I was thrilled with the result. Hickman Pool issues, and encourage the spirit of vol- immediate openings for the following at the City Clerk’s Office, 701 E. Second Ward....................................................................................................Chris Janku The scouts came away from the event with a No Lights? No Water? 17 Summer Volleyball League regis- unteerism in the City of Columbia.” programs: Broadway, the Columbia Public Library Third Ward ......................................................................................................Bob Hutton better understanding of skills required for some tration begins Public Works volunteers are in or on the Internet at Fourth Ward ..................................................................................................Jim Loveless City staff, and our employees got an opportunity Call 875-2555 21 50 + Valentine Dance, 7pm, your neighborhood and offices. They • Household Hazardous Waste www.GoColumbiaMo.com on the City Fifth Ward ..........................................................................................................John John to show off their skills and make some new Lt. Bruce Britt, Columbia Fire Parkade Center provide the answers to those prickly Collection, April - November Council page. Sixth Ward ..................................................................................................John Coffman friends in the scouts and their families.” One of the goals of Columbia Water Department, works with a scout 23 Annual Gospel Explosion, 3 p.m., recycling or composting questions. • Earth Day Children’s Activity, April Leigh Nutter, Volunteer Services and Light is to provide reliable service. on the Emergency Preparedness TBA They advise where to get extra garbage • Mulch Giveaway Day, 4 times per City Manager ......................................................................................Raymond A. Beck Coordinator, added: “Events such as this require Unfortunately, snow, ice, cars hitting Merit Badge. bags or how to get involved with the year Commission vacancy substantial volunteer efforts in order to be suc- utility poles, squirrels, etc., can cause Winter Golf Special ends February 28 Adopt A Spot Program. They urge their • Drop-off Recycling Area Monitoring, City of Columbia 701 E. Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 cessful. It’s nice to know that our City employees also unselfishly damage to utility lines and interrupt at Lake of the Woods and L.A. Nickell friends to use both sides of the piece of ongoing The City is accepting applications for (573) 874-7111 www.GoColumbiaMo.com volunteer their valuable time for worthwhile community endeavors.” service. If you