Effective Snow Removal

There are many known ways to remove snow and ice from your driveway, but the safest and most effective way is mechanically, whether it be a snow shovel, snow plow or snow blower. �I know everyone is wanting some kind of magical potion and I will get to those, but unfortunately they are not as safe to use on your concrete and landscaping as the mechanically means of removal.

-Calcium Chloride = -25 degrees FahrenheitEffects of Deicers: This brings us to the big question, "What Are the Effects of Deicers on My Driveway"? �Most of us think that deicers chemically cause our concrete to deteriorate. �The truth is, the damage occurs when moisture saturates the upper layers of your concrete and goes thru freeze/thaw cycles. �Because water expands approximately 9% when it freezes, it can cause concrete scaling to driveways and walkways that are not poured to withstand these freeze/thaw cycles. �Scaling is where the surface of the concrete flakes off. Deicers increase the frequency of the freeze/thaw cycles thus causing improperly poured concrete to scale.-Magnesium Chloride = +5 � degrees Fahrenheit-Practical Temperature of Common DeicersUnderstanding Deicers: There are many types of deicers and each has a practical lowest temperature limit that it is effective at. �This is important, the higher the practical temperature of the deicer, the more freeze/thaw cycles your concrete will potentially be exposed to. �For example, if sodium chloride (salt or halite) has a practical temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning it is only effective above 20 degrees, and the temperature falls below 20 degrees, then the salt brine will freeze. �On the other hand calcium chloride has a practical temperature of -25 degrees, so it is effective and the brine won't freeze until temperatures drops below -25 degrees reducing the odds of a freeze/thaw cycle.Remember....Limit the traffic on your driveway/walkway, mechanically remove all the snow you can, apply a deicer to snow packed/icy areas and clean these areas shortly thereafter. �This will protect your driveway and keep everyone safe.So let's be real! �Most of us don't get a chance to remove any snow until after we have driven and walked on it. �So now we need to mechanically remove all the snow we can. �What is left is snow that has melted, refroze and bonded to your driveway or walkway. �Now we use our magic potion, deicers. �Apply an effective�amount of deicer to only the snow packed and icy areas, let the magic potion work until it breaks the bond between the snow and your driveway. �Once this bond is broken, immediately remove the snow pack and icy areas with a snow shovel. �The key word is "immediately". ��You don't want these areas to start melting and then refreeze because you will be faced with the same problem tomorrow.It is important to note that these practical temperatures are only effective 30 minutes �to an hour after application. �As the snow and ice melt, the brine becomes weaker and weaker, increasing the practical temperature. �The secret to effective snow removal, for the most part, is limiting compaction and removing it as quickly as possible. �Have you ever noticed once you get home from work, after you have driven up and down your driveway several times, the snow is much harder to remove where you drove on it. �The reason is when you drive on snow you are compacting it creating friction, or heat, that initiates the melting process. �Because the temperatures or ground temperatures are still below freezing, the snow refreezes and bonds to your driveway, thus making it more difficult to mechanically remove. �So, the easiest way to make mechanical snow removal effective is to limit the foot and vehicular traffic on the areas you want to remove snow.-Sodium Chloride (Salt) = +20 degrees Fahrenheit

Remember....Limit the traffic on your driveway/walkway, mechanically remove all the snow you can, apply a deicer to snow packed/icy areas and clean these areas shortly thereafter. �This will protect your driveway and keep everyone safe.

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HT-SERIES SNOW TRACTOR

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New Home Plow(TM) by Meyer Clears Long Driveways of Snow Within Minutes

Winter is only half over but, already, homeowners in many parts of the country have had more than their fill of snow. With record snowfall hitting the Midwest and Northeast, there is growing demand for a solution to quickly clear the mounds of snow that keep piling up on driveways. That's why it is especially timely that this year marks the introduction of the Home Plow™ by Meyer.

Despite those efforts, scores of vehicles were abandoned after crashing or sliding off roads Thursday evening across the Pikes Peak region.The SIU has interviewed nine witness officers. Four civilian witnesses have been interviewed.Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing its investigation into the firearm injuries sustained by a man during his arrest yesterday in the city's west end.Unlike those expensive, heavy, hard-to-install commercial snow plows currently on the market, the affordable, lightweight Home Plow is easy to install, use and store. As the only fully automated snow plow on the market for well under $3,000, it allows users to control all operations from the warmth, comfort and safety of their vehicles. A remote control handles hydraulic up/down movement, while the patented Auto-Angling™ system controls the left or right direction of the blade. No need to manually angle the blade. The Auto-Angling system senses the weight of the snow and automatically angles to push snow off to the side.Lower said 35-40 people were called to plow about 2 p.m. Thursday, hitting first the city's main streets with a sodium, magnesium and chloride compound named Ice Slicer, along with anti- skid, an 85/15 mix of sand and salt.Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1495751 Embedded Video Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1495813It is unknown whether Ice Slicer is the long-term fix to keep cars from sliding on the city's streets. The compound, which the city started using last year, costs about twice as much as the salt- sand mixture, though far less is needed to treat a street."(Snowplow drivers) were treating the roads as best as we possibly could," said Bard Lower, operations manager for the City of Colorado Springs Streets Division. "So yeah, I think we did great. But I wish we could have done better."

Contact: Eileen Petridis Falls Communications (216) 696-0229 epetridis@fallscommunications.com

Biting cold made de-icing streets nearly impossible, crews say

The scene repeated itself across the city late last week:

The SIU is an arm's length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU mustNeither the city nor the county used a preventative de-icing agent, as rapid humidity changes along the Front Range have been known to make roads slicker when treated with such compounds, Lower said.Lower said that crews skipped South Carefree Circle as it was a secondary route. Even so, the biting cold rendered many de-icing agents ineffective elsewhere in the city."So as long as we had a little sun and warmer temperatures, those roads would have recovered much quicker," Lower said.The Quick Link™ receiver mount allows the plow to be connected or disconnected in less than a minute without the need for any tools. Caster wheels make it easy to roll the Home Plow away for convenient storage and re-mounting. And there's no visible hardware left behind on the vehicle. Even better, the Home Plow is lightweight so that it can be used easily and reliably by young or old, male or female.The crews managed to reach the city's secondary streets by 10 a.m. Friday. At 5 p.m. that day, the number of plows was reduced to between three and 15 for the next 48 hours.The SIU investigation to date has determined that officers of the Toronto Police Service's (TPS) Emergency Task Force (ETF) were in pursuit of a stolen snow plow that was wanted in connection with the earlier hit and run death of a Sergeant Ryan Russell. During the pursuit, the plow struck a number of occupied and parked vehicles. On Keele Street the plow struck an occupied car and then collided with a City of Toronto garbage truck. The ETF vehicles boxed the plow in. ETF officers approached the vehicle and made attempts to arrest the driver. During the arrest attempts were made to subdue him. It was at this time an officer between the plow and the garbage truck. An officer fired shots from his pistol. The driver was struck. He was subsequently taken into custody and transported to hospital by ambulance.A You Tube video-gone-viral showed the worst of the slick conditions with the makings of a 23-car pileup on South Carefree Circle caused by vehicles unable to sustain their momentum up a steep hill.Contact: Eileen Petridis Falls Communications (216) 696-0229 epetridis@fallscommunications.com"At this point in time, it's too early to say," Lower said.Forget shoveling. And don't worry about struggling to get the snow thrower started. No more frigid open-air tractor plowing and no more waiting for an outside contractor to show up. The simple-to-install and operate Home Plow easily mounts to most standard SUVs, pickup trucks or utility vehicles, so homeowners can quickly plow whenever and wherever they need to. Even the longest driveways can be cleared in a matter of minutes.-The SIU is asking anyone who may have information regarding this case to contact the Unit at 416-622-0748 or 1-800-787-8529.The driver of the stolen snow plow, 44-year-old Richard Kachkar, formerly of St. Catharines is recovering in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Michael's Hospital.National news stories have warned of the increased risks of a heart attack from shoveling heavy snow in sub-freezing temperatures. With the Home Plow, you won't risk becoming a statistic or chance getting stuck at home this winter.The Home Plow by Meyer is available through homedepot.com, sears.com, northerntool.com, thehomeplow.com or through local authorized dealers.

Call the writer at 476-1654.

Author: JAKOB RODGERS

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: SIU Continues Investigation into Toronto Shooting

A correction from source is being issued with respect to the release issued January 13, 2010 at 10:55 AM ET. "Richard Kachkar" was incorrectly spelled "Richard Kochkar". The complete and corrected version follows.

Cars, trucks and SUVs slid down hills, often into each other. The sound of crunching bumpers was eclipsed only by the whir of car tires spinning on ice.Salt became ineffective once temperatures reached 10 degrees. Meanwhile, Ice Slicer works to a little below zero degrees, Lower said.But city and county officials tasked with plowing those roads said on Monday they did the best they could given the extreme conditions handed to them by a powerful Arctic blast that dropped temperatures to below-zero and dumped several inches of snow.Call the writer at 476-1654.Embedded Video Available

The SIU is an arm's length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU must

PUBLIC NOTICES

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Mathews had done night and weekend janitorial work in high school, so he was familiar with the types of products carried by a sanitary supply company. Sunny View provides janitorial and rest room supplies, including paper and cleaning products for businesses and institutions of all sizes. As Mathews put it: "anything that helps keep a facility clean and sanitary." Mathews' current clients include a charter school, an area school system, professional offices, auto dealership car washes, churches, restaurants, laundromats, and a fraternity house at Michigan State University. Sunny View is currently a one-man operation: Mathews runs the office out of his home in Mason and warehouses all his products in Lansing.

October 9 & 16, 1996.) THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that The City of Oklahoma City will receive and open sealed bids for the construction of: Snow and Ice Plowing and Removal Services 1996/97 in the Office of the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, 200 North Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, until 10:00 a.m., on the 29th day of October, 1996. Bids shall be opened at the above stated time for receipt of bids or as soon thereafter as practicable. Bids shall be made in accordance with this Notice to Bidders and the Bidding Documents which are on file and available for examination and may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk upon a deposit of $N/A per set, all of which will be retained by the City; however, said deposit will be refunded to any bidder upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition within seven (7) days after bids are opened. The Bidding Documents are incorporated herein by reference. Bidders shall be prequalified for the specific type or types of construction, as provided in the "Standard Specifications for the Construction of Public Improvements." Unless such requirement is specifically waived in the Standard Provisions or by action of the Council, the City Clerk shall return submissions from prospective bidders who are not so prequalified. Bids filed with the City Clerk in his office shall be publicly opened in Room 408, Municipal Building, 200 N. Walker Avenue, by the Bid Committee consisting of the Purchasing Agent, the City Clerk, and the City Auditor or their designees at the time stated above or later. A contract based on such a bid may not be awarded until the bids have been on file for at least forty-eight hours. All bids timely received shall be considered by the Council prior to a contract being awarded. Bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, before the time set for opening of bids, as well as bids received after the time set for opening of bids, will not be considered and will be returned unopened. The City of Oklahoma City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and reserves the right to waive immaterial defects and irregularities. Bid Security in the form of a cashier's check, a certified check, or a surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall accompany the sealed proposal of each bidder. Bid Securities will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The bidder shall only use The City of Oklahoma City's Bid Form and affidavits or photocopies thereof. All forms must be signed and all affidavits sworn to and notarized. All bids shall be typewritten or in ink. Bidder shall file the bid in a sealed envelope. Each envelope shall bear a legible notation thereon that it is a bid upon the project proposed and the name of the bidder. The successful bidder shall deliver the executed contract and bonds together with the certificates of insurance, all as required in the Bidding Documents, to The City no later than seven (7) calendar days following The City's award of the contract unless that time is extended by the City Engineer. The City Engineer may issue addenda as may be necessary in the best interest of the public and The City of Oklahoma City. Addenda may amend the date and/or time for receipt of bids or any specification, item, document or requirement in Bidding Documents upon notice to all prospective bidders who have signed the Bidding Documents Receipt List for this project which is kept in the Office of the City Clerk. Pre-Bid Conference: A pre-bid conference will be held Wednesday, October 16, 1996, at 10:00 a.m., in the office of the City Engineer, 420 West Main, Suite 700, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102. Bidder's Obligation: The bidder shall attend the designated pre- bid conference to be eligible for opening of the bidder's bid by the City Clerk. Attendance is a prequalification requirement for this project. Failure to attend this meeting will cause the City Clerk to return the Bidder's Bid unopened. THOMAS P. HURLEY, (Seal)City Clerk

Wescon adds dual-axis remote valve, Vernier controls

Wescon Products Co. has added two new products to its control range used in a variety of on-highway and off-highway applications, a dual-axis remote valve control and a new Vernier control.

The Wichita, Kan.-based manufacturer has redesigned its dual-axis remote valve control to give the operator control of two cables, and as such, two functions, at one time. Wescon introduced a single-axis control in 1995.(Published By The Journal RecordAs the owner-operator of Sunny View Sanitary Supply, it's clear that Phil Mathews has learned his lessons well. He's taken the experiences of a 20-year career at Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, 15 years operating a snow plowing business, and the knowledge he gained in earning his degree at LCC and used it all to become an entrepreneur. Not bad for a guy who didn't know where his next paycheck was going to come from just a few months ago.October 9 & 16, 1996.) THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that The City of Oklahoma City will receive and open sealed bids for the construction of: Snow and Ice Plowing and Removal Services 1996/97 in the Office of the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, 200 North Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, until 10:00 a.m., on the 29th day of October, 1996. Bids shall be opened at the above stated time for receipt of bids or as soon thereafter as practicable. Bids shall be made in accordance with this Notice to Bidders and the Bidding Documents which are on file and available for examination and may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk upon a deposit of $N/A per set, all of which will be retained by the City; however, said deposit will be refunded to any bidder upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition within seven (7) days after bids are opened. The Bidding Documents are incorporated herein by reference. Bidders shall be prequalified for the specific type or types of construction, as provided in the "Standard Specifications for the Construction of Public Improvements." Unless such requirement is specifically waived in the Standard Provisions or by action of the Council, the City Clerk shall return submissions from prospective bidders who are not so prequalified. Bids filed with the City Clerk in his office shall be publicly opened in Room 408, Municipal Building, 200 N. Walker Avenue, by the Bid Committee consisting of the Purchasing Agent, the City Clerk, and the City Auditor or their designees at the time stated above or later. A contract based on such a bid may not be awarded until the bids have been on file for at least forty-eight hours. All bids timely received shall be considered by the Council prior to a contract being awarded. Bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, before the time set for opening of bids, as well as bids received after the time set for opening of bids, will not be considered and will be returned unopened. The City of Oklahoma City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and reserves the right to waive immaterial defects and irregularities. Bid Security in the form of a cashier's check, a certified check, or a surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall accompany the sealed proposal of each bidder. Bid Securities will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The bidder shall only use The City of Oklahoma City's Bid Form and affidavits or photocopies thereof. All forms must be signed and all affidavits sworn to and notarized. All bids shall be typewritten or in ink. Bidder shall file the bid in a sealed envelope. Each envelope shall bear a legible notation thereon that it is a bid upon the project proposed and the name of the bidder. The successful bidder shall deliver the executed contract and bonds together with the certificates of insurance, all as required in the Bidding Documents, to The City no later than seven (7) calendar days following The City's award of the contract unless that time is extended by the City Engineer. The City Engineer may issue addenda as may be necessary in the best interest of the public and The City of Oklahoma City. Addenda may amend the date and/or time for receipt of bids or any specification, item, document or requirement in Bidding Documents upon notice to all prospective bidders who have signed the Bidding Documents Receipt List for this project which is kept in the Office of the City Clerk. Pre-Bid Conference: A pre-bid conference will be held Wednesday, October 16, 1996, at 10:00 a.m., in the office of the City Engineer, 420 West Main, Suite 700, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102. Bidder's Obligation: The bidder shall attend the designated pre- bid conference to be eligible for opening of the bidder's bid by the City Clerk. Attendance is a prequalification requirement for this project. Failure to attend this meeting will cause the City Clerk to return the Bidder's Bid unopened. THOMAS P. HURLEY, (Seal)City ClerkWescon has also redesigned its Vernier control system for better load handling capability, increased manufacturability and easier sliding. The Vernier control is used as a throttle or auxiliary throttle control in turf maintenance equipment and other similar off-highway equipment applications. A red button has been added to the center of the control knob to allow for coarse adjustment. The button also doubles as an emergency button in that by depressing it, it can return the Vernier to the idle position in a single stroke. The button is now also sealed to keep contaminants out. The outer portions of the knob is used for fine adjustments.

Further, the standard friction brake has been improved to withstand greater loads and the entire length of the body has been threaded. The head can be disconnected to allow easier installation by removing and replacing a single nut.

Turning a problem into an opportunity

When Mason's Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories went out of business in May of 1996, Phil Mathews was one of more than 400 people thrown out of work. Mathews had been with the company for 20 years and was not expecting to have to look for work, but as the reality of the layoff sank in, he realized he had to examine all his options.

In the purchase of Sunny View, Mathews inherited a number of clients, but he's been steadily adding to the total since. He's especially targeting school district clients, but says it's difficult to get your foot in the door. As an incentive, he offers fixed monthly billing to larger clients, which he says can save a customer as much as 50 percent. He says he likes running his own business so far. "It's not as financially rewarding [as working at Wyeth-Ayerst was] at this point," he said, "but it's coming." Mathews' wife Kathy had to carry the financial burden for the family during the first few months, he said. "She's been very understanding. It took 11 months to squeeze out the first house payment."Mathews has operated a snow plowing business for 15 years as a way to generate extra income, but he knew that wasn't going to pay all his bills. He had to find something else. "I didn't want to go out and take a job for half the money I'd been making," he said, "and I wanted an opportunity to get something going for myself that I could grow." He started looking around for other business opportunities. Soon, a friend referred him to a Grand Rapids business with facilities in Holt: Sunny View Sanitary Supply. He bought the business in September of 1996.Wescon said the dual-axis control can be used with most hydraulic valves found in mobile applications and is especially applicable in uses such as snow plowing, as it allows the plow to swing and either raise or lower at the same time. "Helping hands" on the front of front end loaders in agricultural uses, is another typical application. Specially designed kits are available for vehicle body builders and equipment manufacturers.As preparation for running Sunny View, Mathews participated in the Lansing Community College "Bridge" program, designed to help adults who want to earn a degree, but who may have been out of school for several years. Wyeth-Ayerst arranged to pay for a portion of the tuition fees for former employees who participated in the program. The program was further subsidized by the BookMart, a Lansing textbook supplier. Mathews said, "I figured if you're going to be in business, you might as well take some classes and brush up on the skills you're going to need." He worked with LCC's Bridge Program Coordinator for Ingham County, Doug Klein, who happens to be from Mason also. "He kind of took me under his wing," Mathews said. At LCC, Mathews was able to "brush up" on his small business management skills, as well as public speaking, public relations, marketing, and computers. "I was computer illiterate before," he said. Mathews earned his associates degree in Business from LCC in May of 1997.

As the owner-operator of Sunny View Sanitary Supply, it's clear that Phil Mathews has learned his lessons well. He's taken the experiences of a 20-year career at Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, 15 years operating a snow plowing business, and the knowledge he gained in earning his degree at LCC and used it all to become an entrepreneur. Not bad for a guy who didn't know where his next paycheck was going to come from just a few months ago.

SIU Continues Investigation into Toronto Shooting

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing its investigation into the firearm injuries sustained by a man during his arrest yesterday in the city's west end.

9. Never make another phone call to find out where your employees say they are.The SIU is an arm's length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU mustAll GPS tracking devices use data from the U.S. Government�s constellation of Global Positioning System satellites to determine a vehicle�s location, speed and direction of travel.Immediately after washing the vehicle, open and close all doors, the trunk, and other parts of the car with locks several times before parking it to prevent locks from freezing.

The SIU is an arm's length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU must

GPS Tracking: An Executive Summary-Who, What And Why

GPS vehicle tracking systems are a popular tool for business owners; Original equipment manufacturers from General Motors to Bobcat are including tracking systems in their vehicles. Here�s some background information to help you:

GPS tracking systems are used by businesses in the service, transportation and manufacturing industries. Businesses of all sizes, with fleets of 1 to thousands of vehicles, rely upon their tracking systems to add to their profitability.You have permission to publish this article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, print publication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged and you include the copyright and author information (Resource Box) at the end. You may not use this article in any unsolicited commercial email (spam).The tracking device transmits data from GPS satellites overhead to a central computer server via either a communications satellite or, more often, via the local cellular phone network. The vehicle data is updated every 2 � 15 minutes, depending upon the owner�s preferences and manufacturer�s settings.You may retrieve this article by:
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Website: http://www.apluswriting.net/articles/roadsalt.txtSalt was first used in the 1930's in snow and ice control to make roads safe and passable by creating a lower freezing temperature of the water. It is the most available and cost-effective de-icer. It is easy to store, handle, and apply.To prevent winter damage, it is recommended that you wash your vehicle every 10 days. Wash your vehicle whenever the temperature is 40 degrees F. and above. Do it during the day so that it dries completely before freezing evening temperatures begin.* Contractors who provide HVAC, plumbing or electrical services
* Limousine and taxi companies
* Uniform / Linen Services
* Food and Beverage Distributors
* Street Sweepers
* Pest Management Services
* Snow Plow Services
* Car Carriers
* Landscaping and Irrigation contractors
* Cable Company Contractors
* Bulk and Route Delivery
* Fuel / Oil Haulers
* Hazmat and/or Chemical Haulers
* Produce / Perishable Delivery
* Utility companies
* City, county and state motor pool fleetsFor more information:
http://www.apluswriting.net/gasmiles/5starshine.html5. GPS tracking systems improve customer service by showing you which employee is closest to the client who just called. WOW your customers--give them precise arrival or delivery estimates, based upon the actual location of your vehicles at the moment they call.Copyright: 2005 Marilyn PokorneyPurchasers of GPS vehicle tracking systems say they recover their investment in an average of six � 12 months, by both reducing expenses and improving productivity. While some users recoup their entire investment at one time by recovering a stolen vehicle, most users are repaid more gradually.Please leave the resource box intact with an active link, and send a courtesy copy of the publication in which the article appears to: marilynp@nctc.neta. documenting long lunch hours,GPS tracking systems consist of a device installed in the vehicle, a central server and software for the owner to access the information.When spring time rolls around, treat your car to a good wax job again. Be sure to remove all road grime and salt off of the car before you begin waxing.Studies show that salt use reduces accidents by 88%.Why do they use it?The SIU has interviewed nine witness officers. Four civilian witnesses have been interviewed.Salt keeps snow and ice from bonding to the pavement and to allow snowplows to remove accumulations quickly and efficiently.Users of GPS tracking systems have many reasons why they�ve installed them:What is it?6. Your system can tell you the exact time and date each employee reached each customer. If a customer questions when your employee arrived or left --prove it to them.The central server makes the tracking data available to the system owner through the Internet. The owner logs onto the tracking company�s secure web server and sees their vehicle data on a map and in text form. Some tracking companies make the data available for download, so the owner could archive it on their own computer.The SIU is asking anyone who may have information regarding this case to contact the Unit at 416-622-0748 or 1-800-787-8529.10. Simplify asset management by displaying everything on one computer screen. Make work easier for your dispatcher.Wash the underside of your car often during the winter months in car washes that do not use recycled water.

Purchasers of GPS vehicle tracking systems say they recover their investment in an average of six � 12 months, by both reducing expenses and improving productivity. While some users recoup their entire investment at one time by recovering a stolen vehicle, most users are repaid more gradually.

Author: Ken Sink

Protect Your Car From Road Salt

Every winter drivers should take active steps to protect their car from road salt.

Road salt is necessary for safe transportation when snow and ice accumulate on roads and highways and cause dangerous driving conditions.c. comparing driver overtime requests with system reports of driver activity,Always wash your car right after a snow or rain shower. Rain and snow collect pollutants in the air and drop them as acid rain which can damage the cars protective finish. Snow and sleet also include the corrosive road salt.8. Use your system to correlate overtime performed with your employees' overtime requests. See who is putting in extra time.1. Tracking systems reduce vehicle costs by targeting speeding employees, who waste fuel, cause excessive engine wear and ultimately, drive up insurance rates.The driver of the stolen snow plow, 44-year-old Richard Kochkar, formerly of St. Catharines is recovering in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Michael's Hospital.More frequent waxes are needed if your car is red, black or white because these colors are more susceptible to acid rain and UV rays.Any paint chips that are larger than the tip of a pen should be taken care of immediately.The SIU investigation to date has determined that officers of the Toronto Police Service's (TPS) Emergency Task Force (ETF) were in pursuit of a stolen snow plow that was wanted in connection with the earlier hit and run death of a Sergeant Ryan Russell. During the pursuit, the plow struck a number of occupied and parked vehicles. On Keele Street the plow struck an occupied car and then collided with a City of Toronto garbage truck. The ETF vehicles boxed the plow in. ETF officers approached the vehicle and made attempts to arrest the driver. During the arrest attempts were made to subdue him. It was at this time an officer between the plow and the garbage truck. An officer fired shots from his pistol. The driver was struck. He was subsequently taken into custody and transported to hospital by ambulance.REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT:Types of businesses using GPS tracking:2. Using the system's automatic mileage reminder reduces downtime and enhances vehicle resale values by encouraging scheduled, preventative maintenance. Your tracking system will remind you when it's time to rotate tires, change oil or perform other scheduled maintenance.Some 15 million tons of de-icing salt is used each year in the U.S. and about 4-5 million in Canada.7. Is one employee more productive than another? --Check the data. Is it time to add a vehicle? --Use your system and there's no more guessing.11. Tracking systems work without any input from the driver. No driver logs needed.b. exposing unauthorized breaks,Washing your car during wintertime is one of the best things you can do to maintain the value of your car. Mud, salt, rain, sleet, and snow can damage your car's clear finish. Mud and salt caked on the undercarriage promote rust, especially in older vehicles, and can also affect how well your car drives.Who uses GPS tracking?d. logging personal vehicle use after hours or on weekends.Wax your car at least every six months. Put a good heavy coat of wax on your car before the winter storms hit. This heavy coat will protect your paint from the corrosive salt and cold temperatures.

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Author: Marilyn Pokorney

Spring Home Projects in Northern New England

As I sit on a plane in route from Chicago to Boston this evening, I realize I have been staring out into the dark abyss contemplating the arrival of spring. Spring is a time of anticipation and renewed life. A time when the snow finally abates and the Robins return to rebuild their nests. And a time when Tulips and Daffodils emerge from the ground and bloom, if ever so briefly. It is also a time for the voracious Black Fly that we northern dwellers know only too well. For me, however, it is a time to shift into a higher gear; there are outdoor projects that have accumulated over the winter months and there is traditional spring tasks that every homeowner is compelled to do.

Another important job, but not so large in effort, is preparing the lawn for the spring rains. First there is the raking. Then there is the application of the first stage of the four-stage fertilizer process, you know, the one that halts the Crab grass in July and August. Usually every other year there is the additional task of spreading the pest control to prevent grubs and moles. Based on product recommendations and when I actually have time, I do these tasks in mid May.For those of us with bountiful winter snowfalls, many of us have the unique task of fixing or replacing our mailboxes for hopefully the last time, or at least for the next 12 months. This is particularly an aggravating task as we spend much of the time doing it, cussing under our breath the snow plow operator that we know had pleasure wiping out our mailbox.But if you do have a clean lot in the midst of bad weather, it could mean the difference in trying to land a new tenant.Eighteen plows hauling mixtures of sand and salt were dispatched throughout Colorado Springs, said Ken Winckler, operations manager for the city's streets division. Though the snowfall is relatively light, it has had no problem sticking to the pavement due to the bitter cold temperatures in the last few days.Most commercial properties are plowed by landscapers who also maintain the outside areas of office buildings and shopping centers when they're not covered in snow. Some snow removal contractors charge by the inch, up to a certain number is included in the annual agreements and if more white falls beyond that, it means more green for the plowmen.Temperatures in the city topped out at 31 degrees Thursday after two days of high temperatures in the single digits.

I see the lights of Boston approaching in the distance. My flight is almost over; however my spring list is nearly complete. I am sure I have missed a few items, but my wife will surely remind me. I look forward to the warmth of spring, but as I look down at my list, I think, I�ll just sit back and savor the final weeks of winter.

Author: Mark J. Donovan

Snow joke for Long Island landlords

It's been anything but a winter wonderland for Long Island's commercial landlords and property managers.

RBR, which doesn't usually sell snow blowers, sold 150 in a couple of weeks, and is waiting for another shipment. They've also sold more plows this winter than ever before. The company has contracted nearly 200 trucks and has about 75 shovelers to service its clients from New York City to the East End. Weslowski said the largest plows can cost $350 per hour, if you can find one to clear your lot.Then there is the garden. I am not sure why I still bother. Maybe it is due to a memory of my youth, when I spent two summers working on a farm. It may also be some innate desire to see something grow from nothing, that I had a part in. I think it is the latter, but regardless, every April I go out and till, fertilizer and lime the soil, while I sacrifice my body to the Black flies. By May I begin to plant the Peas, Carrots and Onions. By June I plant the Tomatoes, Peppers and Squash. And by July, I am at war with the local Wood Chuck."We have to try to give tenants a safe environment," Dorsi said, "no matter what the weather brings.""If you're a snow contractor you're making money," Dorsi said."When I'm giving tours now I show them the parking lot," Wachtler said. "Then they can see what kind of service they can expect here.""It's really pretty light in most areas," Evenson said.Wachtler has another tip to keep his buildings clean and open on time: Keep your plow guys close by.Nearly 5 feet of snow - more than three times the norm - has fallen on the area from seven separate storms, creating a nightmare for the people responsible for getting buildings open, accessible and ready for business. With costs for repeated plowing, shoveling, salting and sanding piling up, the season's already been expensive, and there's still almost two months of winter to get through.That effort has been monumental this winter, with most property managers spending a lot more money than they had planned. Phil Wachtler of Farmingdale-based Wachtler Knopf Equities said his management firm takes care of 11 buildings in Nassau and Suffolk counties, representing about 800,000 square feet of office space, and for him, the harsh season's been costly.Residents in north El Paso County - particularly in Monument and Palmer Lake - could receive 1-3 inches of snow by midnight Friday."We let our guys park their trucks in our lots," he said. "That way, they plow us first."For retailers and tenants in shopping centers, snow removal is added onto their common area maintenance charges, so tenants and not landlords bear the cost.Diane Dorsi, president of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Long Island, said it's been a tough go for her members so far."Normally we're busy before the season getting the equipment ready and by Christmas it slows down," Weslowski said. "This year it hasn't slowed down at all. We've been digging people out left and right."There are two main questions I debate as I compile my spring �To-Do� list: What to do and when to do it?

"We let our guys park their trucks in our lots," he said. "That way, they plow us first."

Author: David Winzelberg

Motorists facing slick conditions on frozen roads

Plows were dispatched across Colorado Springs on Thursday evening as snow began to fall across the Pikes Peak region, leaving motorists with a slick commute.

"It is by far the worst at the far north end," Winckler said. "But we're finding that most of our roadways are turning white."I see the lights of Boston approaching in the distance. My flight is almost over; however my spring list is nearly complete. I am sure I have missed a few items, but my wife will surely remind me. I look forward to the warmth of spring, but as I look down at my list, I think, I�ll just sit back and savor the final weeks of winter."We blew through our snow budget in January," Wachtler said, although he declined to state the amount of that budget.As always with a non-vinyl sided house, there is painting. Over the years, I have come to the conclusion it is best to paint a portion of the house each year; one year the clapboards, another year the trim, and maybe in the third year the shutters. I am sure the professional painter would beg to differ with my advice, but hey, not all of us can justify the professional painter every 3-5 years, nor can we dedicate an entire week or two of our spring painting the whole house. I have found it best to do the spring painting as soon as the whether gets above 50 degrees. Any sooner, it is too cold for the paint. Any later, and one has to contend with the other flying insect, the hornet.Bob Weslowski, owner of RBR/Melville Snow Removal, can attest to that. Weslowski said this is the busiest winter ever for his Islandia-based company.Friday should bring a welcome change to the recent string of storms and bone-chilling temperatures. The city should reach a high temperature of 45 on Friday before returning to the mid-40s on Saturday.

Friday should bring a welcome change to the recent string of storms and bone-chilling temperatures. The city should reach a high temperature of 45 on Friday before returning to the mid-40s on Saturday.

Author: JAKOB RODGERS

Beginners' Family Ski Holidays

If your family wants to go skiing on your next vacation, but you do not know how to ski, go ahead and plan that ski vacation anyway! You can learn how to ski, and you will have a great time doing it. You do not even need to know the first thing about skiing before you arrive at the resort. All of the knowledge you will need is there waiting for you, and you can literally be skiing down a mountain after an hour of instruction.

ANSWER: Cindy K. Eberle of Web-Feat Web Design & Graphics also zeroed in on "WHOIS" but said stratmoorhills.net "seems to be made private. Some will give full names and contact information."As a beginner, you should stick to the trails that are designed for beginners. At most resorts, these trails are marked with a green emblem. Blue trails are for intermediate skiers, and after one day of skiing the beginner trails, you may be ready for those trails. The black trails are for experts. These trails can be dangerous for people who don't have the skill level to handle them! Avoid black trails until you have had a great deal of ski instruction and experience. You will know when you are ready!With a couple calls to the manufacturer of the ATV (Kawasaki), and the manufacturer of the snow plow (WARN), I was set up and ready to go. Curiously, I only made it to the edge of the garage before my teenage son was running at me with wide eyes and a never-before-seen look of interest in household chores. Amazingly, the kid begged me to shovel the driveway, a task he had always faked a cold to get out of.The folks at the Forest Service agreed with you that this road can be really treacherous in the winter and requires high wheel clearance for anyone who wants to chance it.In just two hours, the ATV had plowed the entire 200 yards of driveway, and my son ran in as excited as if he had just spent the time on his snowboard. For the remainder of the winter season, his eyes lit up each and every time the snow fell, and we never spent more than a couple hours snowed in. During those great hours, my wife and I would simply warm up a pot of hot cocoa and watch the amazing transformation taking place from the warmth of the house.When spring came around and it was time to get started on my tree trimming and garden duties, I found a similar interest in these outdoor chores. I would trim the branches, and my son would load them into the ATV plow and transport them to the edge of the property. He then spent a week straight digging up dirt and proportioning areas of land for my grand gardening plans. In a fraction of the time it had taken in previous years, I had a great garden, thanks mostly to the help of my son and his new favorite toy.Send questions to linda.navarro@gazette.comHowever, Landis said the unplowed road is extremely popular with cross country skiers.

Be willing to make some sacrifices if money is a real issue. For instance, instead of eating in an expensive restaurant each night, eat cheaper fast food, or make sandwiches in your room. Borrow equipment from friends instead of renting it. Join a group for lessons instead of taking private lessons. Do not stay at a lodge, stay at a motel farther away from the slopes if necessary. There are numerous ways that you can cut down on the expense of your ski trip.

Author: Subert Kiing

Improve Your Yard and Garden with an ATV Plow

Like many parents, I�ve always had trouble getting my adolescent son to do work around the house. I�m really big on my yard and all the outdoor work that comes with it. I do a lot of gardening, a lot of shoveling, and even more trimming and loading. For years, it was nearly impossible to get my son to help with any of this, and I finally stopped asking for any assistance at all.

--Most ski instructors start by showing you how to maneuver around with your equipment. When you are wearing ski boots, you will be inclined slightly Forward. There is a reason for this. When you are skiing down a mountain, you will be inclined forward. Walking in ski boots the first time is a bit difficult but it works just fine if you learn to walk with your knees slightly bent.Mystery webmasterWhere are Colorado Springs' springs?"We plow no Forest Service roads anywhere. It's impossible because of the cost," according to Frank Landis, recreation staff officer for Pikes Peak Ranger District.

In the past two years, I haven�t shoveled a bit of snow in the winter. For the past two summers, I haven�t put a bit of work into my garden. Yet I still have the best looking yard and garden on the block, and my son did it all with an old ATV and utility plow. And anytime the neighbors come to ask me how I got my son to be so helpful around the yard, I simply point at that old ATV and say �Get one of those and you�ll see for yourself.�

Author: Ryan Heath

Unplowed Crags? Colorado Springs' springs? Mystery webmaster

The Crags is one of the most popular hikes in the Pikes Peak region, especially in winter. A new parking lot was installed, as well as improvements made at the trailhead and campground. The road in winter, however, is only plowed to a point about a quarter mile past the Mennonite camp, leaving an additional mile or so of unplowed road to reach the new parking lot (also unplowed). This stretch of road can be treacherous, and cars often get stuck and stranded. Who is responsible for maintaining the road to The Crags trailhead?

In the past two years, I haven�t shoveled a bit of snow in the winter. For the past two summers, I haven�t put a bit of work into my garden. Yet I still have the best looking yard and garden on the block, and my son did it all with an old ATV and utility plow. And anytime the neighbors come to ask me how I got my son to be so helpful around the yard, I simply point at that old ATV and say �Get one of those and you�ll see for yourself.�After arriving in late November, we found ourselves settled right in time for the winter�s first big snowstorm. And boy, did it ever come down. After three days of constant blizzard conditions and over five total feet of snow, we found ourselves trapped behind 200 yards of snow-packed driveway. The thought of attempting to shovel that huge area was overwhelming, until I recalled seeing a snow plow fitting for the old ATV in the shed. Hoping this might do the trick, I tracked out to the shed to see if I could put it together.Be willing to make some sacrifices if money is a real issue. For instance, instead of eating in an expensive restaurant each night, eat cheaper fast food, or make sandwiches in your room. Borrow equipment from friends instead of renting it. Join a group for lessons instead of taking private lessons. Do not stay at a lodge, stay at a motel farther away from the slopes if necessary. There are numerous ways that you can cut down on the expense of your ski trip.Several services like WHOIS are purchased to hide the identity of or offer privacy to the website owner/operator. All e-mail requests go to those proxy/forwarding sites instead of the webmaster. The identity of this webmaster is masked but you could try the telephone number. Is it a real estate firm, a spammer, a sales office of some sort or what?This may seem like a stupid question, but, where are the springs in Colorado Springs? We have seen the springs in Manitou Springs, but were there any for Colorado Springs?For example, the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron- Comanche National Grasslands, which are officially grouped together, have nearly 3 million acres. Pike alone has 1.1 million acres.ANSWER: In short, no one maintains the road in the winter when it is typically snowed in. The parking lot and The Crags are on Pike National Forest land.- James RobertsA couple years ago, the family up and moved to Colorado. And not just any part of Colorado � the Rocky Mountains. We found a nice house with a great yard in a small community called Evergreen, about 25 miles west of Denver in the foothills of the Rockies. To our surprise, the house came with a little bonus: A big wooden shed on the property containing an old ATV and a bunch of accessories to go along with it.The first maneuver you will learn is called the plow, or snow plow. This is a technique that is done by literally using your skis as a snow plow. You make the back of the skis slowing move outwards, away from your body by applying pressure and this stops you. You guide yourself on skies by bending your knees and leaning in one direction or another, depending on which way you want to go. All of these techniques can be learned in one hour, even if you have never been on a pair of skis in your life.- Dave B.- JPPI read the question (from reader Regis) regarding how to contact the website operator of stratmoorhills.net. You can always find the contact information for a domain owner at www.whois.net. The whois listing for stratmoorhills.net: Registrant Contact: Whois Privacy Protection Service, Inc., PO Box 841, C/O stratmoorhills.net, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4K5, jlxvcykdn@whoisprivacyprotect.com, 902-749- 2060Those who had seen one lane of the road plowed in the past were probably unaware that this was done by a private citizen who owns the land at the end of the road. Other private owners plow their portions of the road.ANSWER: Not stupid at all. There were at least three springs in Monument Valley Park but a flood in 1935 wiped them all out.Learning to ski is really quite easy. Most resorts have a ski school on the premises, and lessons are reasonably priced. Group and private lessons are usually available. It is a good idea, however, to schedule an appointment before you arrive at the resort. This will ensure that you can start learning to ski the very first hour of your vacation.The beauty of skiing is that after you have learned how to snow plow, and how to guide yourself on the skis, you are ready to ski! Get on the lift, head up the mountain, and give it a try. Control your speed by snow plowing and go slow at first. When you want to pick up some speed, draw your skis back in to pick up a little speed, then push them back out into the plow position to control that speed.

Send questions to linda.navarro@gazette.com

Author: LINDA NAVARRO

GPS Vehicle Tracking Systems: Do I Need One?

GPS vehicle tracking systems are more affordable and more popular than ever before, but do you need one? Take this short quiz and keep track of your 'yes' answers. I�ll help you total your score and decide after you finish.

Step Four: Due DiligenceThe city of Tulsa purchases salt from mines in Kansas and New Mexico. Tulsa County purchases salt from a southeast Kansas mine.And, when crews cannot get rid of the snow and ice fast enough, people become upset.By the way, every question above (except question 1 & 2) is answered by using GPS vehicle tracking systems.Tulsa had about 7,000 tons left before this latest storm, which included the enhanced salt. The city of Tulsa is ordering another 3,000 tons of regular salt in case of a March snowstorm.* eliminating driver logs.2. Have any of my vehicles been stolen in the past? Yes/NoThe equipment - in the airport's snow removal equipment and fleet program - slated for replacement this year are a front-end loader for snow removal, a runway plow truck and a runway snow blower, which will cost $1.3 million.(The definition of 'vehicles' includes heavy, medium and light-duty vehicles, construction equipment (dozers, graders, backhoes, etc), cars, motorcycles, RV's, pick-up trucks, vans, tractor trailers, buses, trailers, dump trucks, snow plows, limousines, taxis, etc.)Add up your 'yes' answers.9. If any of my employees are using my vehicles to 'moonlight' or do work without my knowledge, I'd want to know: Yes/No* highlighting unauthorized vehicle use after hours and on weekends,7. I'd like save up to 30% on my vehicle insurance: Yes/No13. I'd like a reminder when it is time to do routine maintenance on my vehicles: Yes/No12. I'd like to have vehicle use data to compare with overtime requests as a way to guard against errors and fraud: Yes/NoStrizek said the city, which started the year with 9,600 tons of salt, uses pure salt and enhanced salt to treat the streets.After the state grant is applied to the purchases, the remaining $900,000 will be funded by passenger facility charges.1. Do I use vehicles in my business? Yes/No5. Being able to give my customers accurate and precise arrival/delivery estimates is important to me: Yes/No15. I'd like to help my employees be more productive by seeing where they go each day: Yes/No"Most disasters involve widespread loss of life and property," Strizek said. "This disaster is one we knew was coming. We even watched it and commented on how 'beautiful' it was and that it 'looks so nice.' Then after a couple of days everyone is ready to be done with it."In 1991, state legislation designated that aviation fuel taxes be funneled back to the state's public-use airports.That process is much more labor-intensive as the snow has to be removed instead of plowed, which blocks driveways, mailboxes, fire hydrants and parked vehicles.3. I'd like to know what is going on and where my employees/vehicles are during the day: Yes/No4. I'd like to reduce my fuel expenses and know if any of my vehicles are wasting gas: Yes/No14. Occasionally, customers question when we were at their location, having the exact date and time recorded in our tracking system would really help in those cases: Yes/No11. If any of my vehicles are ever stolen, I'd like to locate them within minutes: Yes/NoUnlike the city, Tulsa County highway districts use sand in their road treatments, said Michael Willis, spokesman for the county.* comparing driver overtime requests with system reports of driver activity,Vehicle tracking helps you reduce operating costs and boosts productivity.The enhanced salt also provides 30 percent to 40 percent more coverage and can be spread out further. After two or three coverings, the ice becomes slushy; then roads can be plowed down to the pavement. Crews will go back to bridges and hills to treat them again as needed.* 7 to 11 'yes' answers: Thanks for taking the quiz. You could greatly benefit from a vehicle tracking system.Tulsa County does use some salt in west Tulsa County around the communities of Berryhill and Sand Springs, where there are more hills and rougher terrain, Willis said.These charges come from the Federal Aviation Administration fee attached to each ticket purchased, which is collected by airlines and then remitted to the airport where the passenger originated, Shanahan said.Tracking systems reduce vehicle costs by putting a spotlight on speeding employees, who waste fuel, cause excessive engine wear and drive up insurance rates. Vehicle tracking systems will also remind you when it�s time for preventive maintenance, like oil changes, helping you keep your vehicles on the road and making you money.* Fewer than 7 'yes' answers:Thanks for taking the quiz, you don't appear to want/need a vehicle tracking system.Step One: Take Quiz

Good luck.

Author: Ken Sink

Tulsa crews work to clear snow from streets

For the second time in nine days, city of Tulsa crews were plowing major arterial streets nonstop, working to remove the latest snow.

Statewide, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has 115 crews and 500 trucks available with more than 130,000 tons of sand and salt, said Kenna Mitchell, ODOT spokeswoman."Usually temperatures aren't as cold in March and snow clears up faster," Strizek said.The $400,000 grant will be used to partially fund the purchase of three pieces of equipment the airport needs to replace this year, said Gisela Shanahan, the airport's assistant director of aviation for finance and administration.Step Two: Total Your �Yes� Answers6. It is important to know if any of my vehicles are used after hours or on weekends for non-business purposes: Yes/NoMany insurance companies offer discounts of up to 30% for vehicles protected with tracking systems.Crews have piled up 6,245 hours of overtime at a cost of $111,609, said Paul Strizek, deputy director of Tulsa Public Works."We go from being heroes to zeros," Strizek said. "It goes with the territory."Check a company�s hardware and software, as well as their monthly data access plan. You�ll also need to decide whether to buy or lease your GPS tracking system.Strizek compared the snowstorms to natural disasters.Step Three: Cost vs. Gain8. It is important to know if my employees are speeding or otherwise abusing my vehicles: Yes/NoSince then, 65 percent of those taxes have been returned to airports in the form of regular entitlement funds. And through the Colorado Discretionary Grant Program, the remaining 35 percent of tax revenue has been used for capital equipment, maintenance and developmental needs for airports.10. Knowing about mechanical problems before they become expensive to fix is important: Yes/NoThe 3,100 tons of enhanced salt is chemically treated so that it works in sub-zero temperatures to penetrate the ice and start the melting process.

Statewide, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has 115 crews and 500 trucks available with more than 130,000 tons of sand and salt, said Kenna Mitchell, ODOT spokeswoman.

Author: D Ray Tuttle