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New Bleachers Line the OMS Gym
The original bleachers which have been in
place for nearly 50 years in the Middle School building (previously the high school) were recently replaced. Over the last
few years, Ontario maintenance staff have repaired or replaced many of the
components of the old wooden bleachers.
School officials deemed them to be a safety concern for
both students and staff, which is why the
north bleachers were rarely used during events.
During the 2009-10 school year, Ontario Schools applied for
and were awarded a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC)
Safety Grant. The grant provides funding
for up to 67%, or slightly more than $34,300 of the project’s cost of $51,500. The balance of the project’s cost will come
from the district’s Permanent Improvement (PI) fund.
The scope of the project involved removing both the north
and south bleacher structures. It was
determined that the north side bleachers would be replaced with a new,
motor-driven bleacher system.
The new bleachers will accommodate the entire middle school
student body for assemblies and spectators who attend events held in the
gym. The south side will be used for the
players, coaches and the scorer’s table.
This will help to reduce the congestion created when the teams and the
spectators crossed paths on their way to the locker rooms and concessions,
respectively.
In early June workers from Farnham Equipment Company removed
the old boards and the metal structure from the original bleachers. After the bleachers were removed, the floor
was waxed and the walls were painted.
On August 23, work began on the new bleacher system. The new bleachers will have individual composite
seats of blue with a contrasting “OMS” design in yellow highlighting the entire
bleacher section. Perhaps the biggest
improvement will be the automation of the bleachers. Through a single control, the bleachers will
be pulled open and pushed shut using a series of electric motors.
Without the PI funds and the BWC
Safety Grant, the project would not have been possible.
OHS Alumni Band Members Prepare Show
Last year's performance of the Alumni Marching Band was so hugely entertaining that organizers are hoping to have even more participants for this season's show. The alumnus will join the high school band on Copeland Field at the Friday, September 17th game with Buckeye Central. Two rehearsal dates have been set for Monday, September 13 and Thursday, September 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the high school band room.
Contact Julie Keyes if you have questions or need more information email: warriorband@columbus.rr.com . You can also contact Rick Timmer (H) 419-683-8929
(C) 419-612-4224.
Be sure to view the OHS Marching Band website to obtain the music for the September 13th production.
The Greater Columbus Swim
Team of Ohio (GCSTO) will hold try-outs for their fall and winter swimming
season for athletes who may be interested in joining the team. The team is in its’
second year of operation at Ontario High School and can accept 120 swimmers onto
the team for the season. Those interested in trying out the program are invited
to take advantage of a free 2-week trial period in order to better determine if
the program is right for them. The team will also offer a 4 week fall program
for middle-school swimmers preparing for their upcoming middle-school swim
season and an 8 week fall program for high school swimmers who wish to get in
shape for their upcoming high school season. The team currently practices at
Ontario High School. Please contact GCSTO Associate Head Coach, JB
Ballenger at 419-709-4212 or jballengerhsd@earthlink.net or GCSTO owner, Steve Nye at
614-478-5445 or stevenye@sbcglobal.net for more information. You may also
visit the team on the web at www.gcsto.com (clicking on the “GCSTO Mansfield Program”) for
more information on these programs, as well.
Swim School Brochure GSSS Swim Team Application
GSCTO Brochure Mans. Swim Season Application
The Greater Columbus Swim
School (Greater Columbus’ swimming lesson program) will continue operations at
Ontario High School, again, this year.
The program was named as Nickelodeon’s #1
Choice in its’ Parent’s Pick Awards in 2009 and has also been named by the USA
Swimming Foundation as a Local Partner in its national “Make A Splash” campaign.
The program offers private, semi-private and group lesson classes on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. Please contact GCSS Head
Instructor, Sarah Galat at 419-571-2358 or schmidt.551@buckeyemail.osu.edu for more information.
You may also visit the team on the web at www.gcsto.com (clicking on the “Swimming Lesson Information”)
and downloading the lesson brochure from the box located at the top of the page
for more information on these programs, as well.
