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Tuscarawas County
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From: Amanda Comstock <tuscsustainability@gmail.com>
To: amanda.comstock@yahoo.com
Sent: Thu, January 7, 2010 9:09:07 PM
Subject: [TCSN] Earth-Home Tour January 16th, and other eventsHello All,
Happy Winter! This email will let you know of several upcoming events. Also, if you are interested in participating in a Local Food Initiative with Crossroads RC&D, Visitor's Bureau, and other folks, let me know. Crossroads contacted me to see if some TCSN members would be interested.
Here are some upcoming events:
TCSN EVENTS
1. Earth-bermed Home Tour: Saturday January 16th 11-1 pm
2. February 18th, 7-9 pm "Saving Home Energy" programOTHER REGIONAL EVENTS
3. Sustainability Symposium, Feb 6th, 9-4 pm, Cleveland Botanical Garden
4. OEFFA Conference, Feb 13-14th, Granville OH
5. Youngstown Vegetarian Meetings, once a month
1. Earth Bermed Home Tour: Sat. January 16th, 11-1 pmA passive solar, earth bermed home owned by Floyd and Karen McCormick, Stonecreek, will be open for public visitation Saturday, January 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors will also be able to experience the warmth of the home's primary heat source, a Russian Fireplace, custom built by an area mason. Due to the expansive brick mass of the fireplace, a one-time firing can provide heat for the home for a 48-hour period. Two cords of wood is enough to heat the home for the winter. Because of the home's design, it is also naturally cool in the summer months. Floyd, along with members of the Tuscarawas County Sustainability Network, will be present to discuss energy efficient building design principles. The home is located 3/10 mile south of Stonecreek at 6194 Stonecreek Road. For additional information, call 330-339-2127
2. Saving Home Energy: First the Facts, then the Audit
Feb 18th, 7-9 pm; KSU Tusc Rm 113
Learn practical and affordable ways to save energy, money and the environment including: reducing cold and hot water use, correcting insulation and air sealing materials and techniques, improving heating and cooling systems, reducing electrical energy use, modifying occupant behavior, and the benefits of and the opportunity to sign up for an energy audit of your home. Save money, energy, & the environment. See the tools and techniques used in an energy audit.
Program presented by Allen Zimmerman, professor of Energy Efficient Home Building at the Agricultural Technical Institute, The Ohio State University.
Tools & techniques used in conducting an energy audit presented by Keith Speirs, Architect with Speirs Architectural Design, and Ben King, Instructor of Construction Technologies, also at OSU-ATI.
3. Sustainability Symposium; Feb 6th, 9-4 pm,
Cleveland Botanical Garden
$90 members/$99 non-membershttp://www.cbgarden.org/Events/Sustainability_Symposium_2010.html
4. Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Conference, Feb 13-14th, Granville OH
I've heard great things about this conference every year! Check out more details at:
http://www.oeffa.org/conference2010.php5. Youngstown has regular vegetarian meetings once a month. For more details call Bill and Mary Whitehouse at 330-799-7237
Thanks everyone! Keep your news and suggestions for events coming!
Amanda
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From: Amanda Comstock <tuscsustainability@gmail.com>
Subject: [TCSN] March 9th-16th
To: amanda.comstock@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, March 9, 2009, 11:10 AM
Hello folks!
I am excited to announce that the TCSN has received a grant from the Solid Waste Management District to implement the Youth for Earth Stewardship Challenge. The challenge asks Tusc. County High School Juniors and Seniors to design waste reduction plans in their communities. Winning teams will receive a free trip to Earthfest '09 in Cleveland. Top winners will receive a stipend to assist with the implementation of their plans in their communities. I think this is an excellent opportunity for young people to make a positive and direct impact on their communities, while applying their learning to real-life situations. I am excited to see young people innovating solutions to the current ecological crises we face today. As part of this program, a FREE SCREENING OF "GARBAGE: THE REVOLUTION BEGINS AT HOME" will be on March 18th at 6pm at Kent State Tusc. in the Auditorium. A couple volunteers are needed on this date. Please let me know if you can volunteer! Also, come for the free film! It is fantastic: www.garbagerevolution.com
1. Upcoming TCSN Events:
(*Note: members are asked to RSVP to website. Click on link, and post in "Comments".
or call 330-343-2516, and I will post to website as well. This helps for decentralized planning)
a. Weds. March 18th, 6 pm: Free Film: Garbage: The Revolution Begins at Home
at Kent State Tuscarawas, auditorium. This will also be an information session for the YES! program
b. Sat. March 21st, 11-1 : Bread Making Workshop, followed by potluck
Instructor: Sandy Agricola
Address: 7600 Dover Zoar Rd NE, Dover, Ohio 44622.
Soup and desert potluck to follow![click here] RSVP are appreciated for planning.
c. April 11th, 1-3 pm: Tour a Solar Electric Home
Tour a solar electric home at the Jim Schafrath residence,
5578 Waltz Rd NE, Mineral City, 44656.
The residence is located between State Route 39 and State Route 212, just off
Tabor Ridge Road. The 2.4 KW solar electric system consists of twenty 120-watt
photovoltaic panels, sixteen 120-pound batteries, and a 5,500 watt DC to AC
inverter. The system provides supplemental and backup electrical power and is
also interconnected with the Carroll Electric Cooperative.
RSVP click here
d. April 19th, 10-5 : EarthFest '09 (Cleveland)
Trip to Cleveland Earth Day Festival.
This is part of the SWMD grant.
Volunteer to be on YES! selection committee and come along for the ride!
e. April 25th, 1 pm -- finished (estimated 3 hours): Rainbarrel Workshop:
Instructor: Dave Acker
Make your own Rainbarrel!
Help prevent storm runoff and water your garden with rain all the time.
Dave will provide refreshments; please bring afternoon snack to share
RSVP click here
f. Save the Date: May 9th, TBA: Natural Beauty Care
Instructor: Emily Dockery
Get ready for Mother's Day with an all-natural spa day.
Learn the many natural and inexpensive ways to maintain your glow!
RSVP to come...
g. Sun. Jun 22, TBA: 2nd Annual Alt.. Fuel Car Show
do you know entrants, sponsors, vendors, etc? do you want to help with the planning? let me know!
2. Upcoming Events (other) (see document attachment)
a. Weds, March 11th, 6:30-9: OEFFA Wild Fermentation Workshop
b. Saturday, March 28th, 10-5 pm: Green Energy & Green Collar Jobs Showcase
c. April 2nd: Biodiesel Roundtable in Canton (Clean Fuels Ohio)
d. March 21-22nd: Permaculture Workshop (Youngstown)
e. March 14th: Small Farms Workshop (Willmington, OH)
f. Sat. May 16th, 9-5:30: Talking Forest Medicine Trail in Rutland OH
Thanks everyone! As always, let me know how I can make this email better for you! I am attaching info so email is not too long for dial-up users.
Amanda===============================
From: Amanda Comstock <tuscsustainability@gmail.com>
Subject: [TCSN} Feb 24th-March 2nd
To: amanda.comstock@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 7:14 PM
Hello All!
I hope you are having a very beautiful week! There is a lot to look forward to!
Here is what is going on this week and in the near future:
1. Prep Plant Update: Scio Village Council Meeting: Wed, Feb 25th at 7 pm
2. Sat, Feb 28th from 12:30-4:30: Documentaries at the Wooster Library, presented by the Wayne County Sustainable Energy Network
3. Fri, Feb 27- Mon March 2nd: Powershift in Washington D.C.
4. Support New Philadelphia Science Club: Order Climate Awareness T-Shirts
5. Thurs, Mar 12th, 7 pm: Climate Change Education and Advocacy Workshop
presented by: Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, Wooster
6. March 12, 9-11 am: Sustainability Implementation Group,
presented by Entrepreneurs for Sustainability, Cleveland
7. March 21st, 11-1 pm: Make your own Bread workshop and TCSN potluck
8. March 21st, 2 pm: Family Astronomy: Observing at Night and in the Day, presented by: The Wilderness Center, Wilmot.
9. Media of Interest: Bag It! film trailer: a coming documentary about plastic:
http://www.tellurideinstitute.org/page_103
1. Rosebud Mining is still on course to annex the land of North Township into the town of Scio in order to build a coal processing facility. At the last village council meeting, it was mentioned that Rosebud also wants to annex the bike trail, which will become its property. Only one council member objected. The next meeting is tomorrow (Weds) at 7 pm at the Municipal Building in Scio. I don't think the annexation is on the agenda; however, things get discussed off-hand and off-the-record.
2. As part of its free, monthly documentary series, Wayne County Sustainable Energy Network is screening the following films this Saturday, from 12:30-4:30 at the Wooster Public Library 220 West Liberty Street, Wooster:
The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry? "As in the rest of the world, significant water problems exist in the Southwest states because of severe drought, urbann growth, agricultural uses and population growth. The overshelming need to solve these issues in the U.S. and the world is crucial through education and planning. The severity of the American water crisis cannot be underestimated." An opportunity to learn about conservation, water reuse, desalination, population growth and future water policies."The ultimate goal is to encourage as many people as possible to believe that they can make a difference." 71 minutes
Discussion about FLOW, award-winning documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st cent. - The World Water Crisis. 84 min.Think Outside The Bottle Campaign. www.thinkoutsidethebottle.orgTake the pledge today and opt for public tap water over bottled water by visiting the above website. Support efforts to reduce the social and environmental impacts of bottled water and to prioritize public water systems.
HEAT, a global investigation. For years, big business - from oil and
coal companies to electric utilities to car manufacturers - has resisted
change to environmental policy and stifled the debate over climate
change in America and around the globe. Now, facing rising pressure
from governments, green groups and investors alike, big business is
reshaping its approach to the environment. FRONTLINE investigates
what some businesses are doing to fend off new regulations and how
others are repositioning themselves to prosper in a radically changed
world. 120 min.
? Questions? call 330-857-6903 or see www.wcsen.org
3. Powershift '09 promises to be one of the largest civil actions for decades. "From February 27th to March 2nd, 2009 young people from across the country will converge on Washington D.C. to take a message of bold, comprehensive and immediate federal climate action to Capitol Hill" Registration End Wednesday, Feb 25th at midnight. see www.powershift09.org for more details
4. The science club at New Philadelphia is selling "We Add Up" t-shirts until March 6. They have an action on one side and a number on the other. (There are lots of choices with things like: compost, lights out, organic, drink tap, etc.) They are organic USA made cotton. They are meant to be conversation starters for stopping climate change. It is also a fundraiser for the club. Students will wear them to school for Earth Day. TCSN members: Please support our local students and their science club! If you'd like to order a shirt, contact Amanda (tuscsustainability@gmail.com ). Catalogs available!
5. Climate Change Education and Advocacy Workshop At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3186 Burbank Rd., Wooster 7p.m., March 12
The climate is changing and Ohio's leaders are making crucialdecisions about the future. Join Ohio Interfaith Power and Light,Environment Ohio, and Wayne County Sustainable EnergyNetwork and ECCOhio to learn more about the impacts of Ohio's changing climate, and what you can do to make a difference.
Interfaith Power and Light was founded by an Episcopalian
priest in California. Keith Brown from First Presbyterian Churchin Wooster was a member of a state wide steering committeethat made Ohio the 25th state to join the effort. First Presbyterian Wooster became one of about a dozen churches to become charter members. Interfaith Power and Light is working to promote a religious response to climate change all acrossAmerica. Although a major focus of this workshop will be oneducation and advocacy it will also have a major focus onincreasing the number of member churches and providingresources for the church and its members to reduce their carbon footprint.
This is a great opportunity for church members to learn how they and their church can can make a difference.
Websites to explore:
www.environmentohio.org, www.OhIPL.org, www.WCSEN.org
6. Entrepreneurs for Sustainability from ClevelandE4S SI Group Introductory Workshop
http://www.e4s.org/content/eventdetail.asp?id=344
March 12
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.E4S Connection and Learning Center
540 E. 105th St., Ste. 213, Cleveland, OH 44108Do you want to learn how your organization can
capture the benefits of sustainability?
E4S offers a process and coaching to guide a cross-functional team from your organization through the development of strategies to implement sustainable business practices. Nearly 40 organizations have graduated from the SI Group process and are already staking their claim in the sustainability economy.Join other business leaders who want to save money, reduce their environmental impact, and create a better workplace for their employees and their community.
SI Group Process Benefits
Create a sustainability strategic plan for your business
Discover new ways to save your company money
Learn a process and best practices for implementing sustainable business practices
Build relationships with a network of peers who will help you move up the learning curve faster than working alone
Read more about E4S SI Groups
Register today for the introductory workshop to learn more about the process and how your business can benefit from sustainable practices.
Cost is $50. see http://www.e4s.org/content/eventdetail.asp?id=344 for more details.
7. REMINDER!!! The next TCSN event will be:
Learn to make bread (yum!), SAT, Mar 21st, 11 am - 1pm
Instructor: Sandy Agricola
Address is 7600 Dover Zoar Rd NE, Dover, Ohio 44622.
(located closer to Zoar actually)
Soup and desert potluck to follow!
RSVP are appreciated for planning. Email to : tuscsustainability@gmail.com or to
Amanda by email or by phone 330-343-2516
8. March 21st, 2 pm: Family Astronomy: Observing at Night and in the Day, presented by: The Wilderness Center, Wilmot.
"The telescopes Galileo used were very small by today's standards. He had one advantage - dark skies. Learn about light pollution and how to join a Citizen Science project to measure it. Celebrate IYA, the International Year of Astronomy. Free."
see: http://www.wildernesscenter.org/calendar.html for more details
9. Check out the film trailer for BagIt! set to debut this summer in Telluride, Colorado:
http://www.tellurideinstitute.org/page_103
===============================From: Amanda Comstock <tuscsustainability@gmail.com>
Subject: [TCSN] Feb 16 - 22
To: amanda.comstock@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 12:11 PM
Hello All!
1. CANCELLED: Make your own Canvas Bag Workshop on Sat. Feb. 21st
2. Make Your Own Bread Workshop: March 21st
3. Carbon Sequestration : Comments to OEPA -- ends today
4. Solar Living Institute
1. Due to extenuating circumstances, the Canvas Bag Workshop, and corresponding Potluck is cancelled for this Saturday, Feb 21st. Hopefully the workshop will be rescheduled for the Spring or summer.
2. The next TCSN event will be:
Learn to make bread (yum!), SAT, Mar 21st, 11 am - 1pm
Instructor: Sandy Agricola
Address is 7600 Dover Zoar Rd NE, Dover, Ohio 44622.
(located closer to Zoar actually)
Soup and desert potluck to follow!
RSVP are appreciated for planning. Email to : tuscsustainability@gmail.com or to
Amanda by email or by phone 330-343-2516
3. There is an experimental carbon sequestration site going through the EPA permitting process. Clean Coal advocates tout Carbon Sequestration as a 'green technology,' but this is extremely speculative and being subsidized with bailout money. Please Read more below:
COMMENTS NEEDED TO WV DEP AND EPA!!
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AEP's underground injection application comment period for the experimental Mason County carbon capture and sequestration test site. If you have not heard of CCS - it's a hole dug 2 miles into the earth where greenhouse gas-causing carbon can theoretically be injected and supposedly stay forever. We have heard from a BBC reporter that based on volume, this is the largest experimental CCS test site in the world.
The technology is risky, unproven, and expensive in terms of human and financial costs. Because the test site is on the border of Ohio and WV, measures are not being taken to insure Ohioans' health and safety. The Ohio River is considered the boundary between our counties, states, and even EPA regions.
Read More at TCSN Website
Contact Information:
PLEASE SEND YOUR CONCERNS AND COMMENTS TO:
WEST VIRGINIA DEP:
Jeff Knepper is in charge of the application through the WV DEP: Jeffrey.S.Knepper@wv.gov
Bill Timmermeyer is his boss William.F.Timmermeyer@wv.gov
OHIO EPA:
Chris Korleski is the Ohio EPA director: Chris KorleskiChris.Korleski@epa.state.oh.us
Jed is the Ohio EPA Public Involvement Coordinator: jed.thorp@epa.state.oh.us
Melissa Fazekas oversees Public Interest Center: Melissa.Fazekas@epa.state.oh.us
OUR GOVERNORS:
http://www.capwiz.com/politicsol/webreturn/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.governor.ohio.gov
http://www.emailyourgovernor.com/west-virginia-governor-joe-manchin.html
Please let the WV DEP and Ohio EPA know that we are not the energy industry's "clean coal" sacrifice zone, and they need to do their job - protect our health, safety, and environment!4. The Solar Living Institute is a spin-off from Real Goods, is in Hopland, CA.
is 501c3 non-profit educational org., mission is to promote sustainable living through
inspirational environmental education. Provides workshops year around on
all areas of sustainable living. www.solarliving.org/workshops
They have a 3 day Solar Festival in Aug. with large attendance.
That's it for this week!
Keep sending me your updates and posts, or put them on the website: www.tuscsustainability.net
Best wishes for a great week
Amanda Comstock