47th Edition Newsletter July 9, 2015

Volume
Issue
By Carletta L. Hanks, Public Relations Coordinator
July 9, 2015
Who’s the Big Wheel at Rides?
Rides Mass Transit District has implemented a program to
recognize employees at Rides. Each quarter one employee
will be drawn from an envelope that includes the names of
all staff. The employee will receive: a movie pass, drinks,
popcorn, and candy. A photo of the winner will be placed
in their dispatch office on a big wheel. A brief bio of the
winner will be in the newsletter.
Administration Office - 30 Veterans Drive, Harrisburg, Il 62946
Phone 618-253-8761 Fax 618-252-2754
THE RMTD ADVENTURE
RIDES MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT
The winner is: Petra Henderson
Petra, is a driver out of Crawford County.
She enjoys riding motorcycles. Petra really
likes it when her grandkids come over for
the weekend and stay all night. She likes
working in her yard and looking at her
flowers. Petra plays computer games when
she gets a chance. Petra says, “I really
enjoy driving the bus”.
“Service is our Passion”
Thank you for providing excellent
customer service to our riders.
July
Italy Bourland
Maria Cloud
Kenneth Dowell
Randy Fisher
Paula Heckel
David Kotter
Jack Presley
Amanda Sherrard
Gina Summers
Kristy Tinsman
Spence Vernia
Brad Austin
Bill Brandsasse
Michael Cook
Lyman Edmondson
John Heckel
Ron Hite
Steven Mitchell
Travis Shaulis
Kristin Smith
Tammy Summers
Maria Varguez
Rick Waldron
August
Larry Baker
Carol Bohnoff
Pam Carter
Josh Crain
Al Fiegel
Billy Moore
Larry Hallman
Georgianna Hector
Jill Lyons
Betty Richards
Chelsea Rosignol
Wanda Bankston
Kyle Brasher
Meredith Cornwell
Floyd Woods
Gina McCoin
Kathy Green
Terry Moore
Shelley Julian
Linda Maddox
Billy Moore
Curtis Venters
September
Lacey Hanks
Karen Parks
Mitchell Phinney
Russell Simmons
Carson Tullis
Melody Carter
Tom Brown
Scott Hoague
Summer Mayberry
Angela Sherman
Calli Smith
Kevin Ukena
Ray Cookes
Chris Edmonds
What's Going on in Our District…
There are events going on all around us.
Here is a few things that are taking place
over the next few months!
Submitted by: Meredith Cornwell
JULY
Wayne County Fair– 10th– 18th in Fairfield
Crawford County 4H Fair and Demo Derby–
18th-25th in Oblong
Edgar County 4H Fair and Demo Derby–
18th - 25th in Paris
Saline County Fair– 19th– 25th in Harrisburg
Edwards County 4H Fair– July 22nd– August
1st in Albion
Effingham Jam– 24th-25th in Effingham
Lawrence County Fair– July 26th– August 2nd
in Sumner
Clark County Fair– July 26th—August 1st in
Casey
AUGUST
Marion County Fair- 1st-9th in Salem
Williamson County Fair– 3rd– 8th in Marion
Cumberland County Fair– 14th– 22nd in
Greenup
Grapevine Bluegrass Festival– 29th –30th in
Effingham
SEPTEMBER
Gallatin County Fair & Popcorn Days– 3rd13th in Ridgway
Pioneer City Rodeo Days & Labor Day
Celebration– 3rd-7th in Palestine
Carterville Free Fair- 4th-6th in Carterville
Casey Popcorn Festival– 5th-7th in Casey
Town & Country Days– 17th-20th in Eldorado
Corvette Funfest– 17th-20th in Effingham
Marshall Autumn Festival– 18th-19th in
Marshall
Pope County Shrimpfest– 19th in Golconda
Fort LaMotte Days– 25th-27th in Palestine
Holidays
Labor Day Monday, September 7th
FREE
Kidney & Diabetes Screenings
1 in 3 American adults is at risk for
kidney disease– Are you?
Harrisburg-August 13th from
10am to 2pm
First United Methodist Church
Marion-August 14th from
10am to 2pm at
The HUB Recreation Center
For more information call
(312) 321-5100 or www.nkfi.org
FYI:
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
Submitted by Janet Perkins Human Resources
Web sites:
Access check stubs: https://portal.platinumpay.net/121/
login.aspx?c=24031&e=57
John Hancock – https://www.jhancockpensions.com
Contract no: 22090
Southern Illinois University Credit Union www.siucu.org/
Saline County Operations Center
Ribbon Cutting/Open House
A Ribbon Cutting/Open House was on May 20th for the new
facility located in Harrisburg. Gallatin County RMTD board
member Ken Baker cuts the ribbon. Mayor Dale Fowler and Saline
County Chamber President Scott Stout spoke of the economic
impact of RMTD and of the much needed service Rides provides to
the communities. Also in attendance were board members Donetta
Reed/Malone representing Hamilton County and Dr. Beverly
Fisher representing Wayne County.
Crawford County Operations Center
Ribbon Cutting/Open House
A Ribbon Cutting/Open house was held on June 30th for the new
facility in Robinson. Clark County RMTD member Harley Bennet
cuts the ribbon. Mayor Roger Pethtel thanked RMTD for being in
the community and for providing a much needed service. Crawford
County RMTD board member, CCDA Executive Director, and
Robinson Chamber of Commerce President Connie Calvert spoke
highly of Rides. Also, Lawrence County RMTD board member
Mike Shappard was in attendance.
IPMG - www.ipmg.com Group and member ID are on
your insurance card
HealthLink - www.healthlink.com
Vision Service Plan - www.vsp.com
Guardian Dental - www.guardiananytime.com
AFLAC – www.aflac.com
Rides Mass Transit District – www.ridesmtd.com
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Book Lovers Day, August 9th, encourages you to find a place in the shade to relax with a good
book. Book reading is a great hobby. It's an important one, too. Employers look for it on resumes.
Reading is educational, informative, and relaxing. It makes us both smarter, and happier people.
Columbus Day is an United States observance that is celebrated each year on the
second Monday in October. The day celebrates Christopher Columbus’ arrival to
America on October 12, 1492.
Colorado celebrated in 1906 when Columbus Day became an official state holiday in
their state. It then grew and soon became a federal holiday in the United States in
1937, though people had been celebrating Columbus’ voyage since the colonial
period. In 1792, there were celebrations in New York City and other US cities,
celebrating the 300th anniversary of his landing in the New World. President
Benjamin Harrison called upon the people of the United States to join together in
celebration of Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of the event. During the
anniversary in 1892, teachers, preachers, poets and politicians used Columbus Day
rituals to teach ideals of patriotism. These patriotic teachings were framed around
themes of support for war, citizenship boundaries, the importance of loyalty to the
nation and celebrating social progress.
Easy Peach Cobbler
(August is National Peach Month)
From: Meredith Cornwell
Labor Day
Observed on the first
Monday in September,
Labor Day pays tribute
to the contributions and achievements of
American workers. It was created by the
labor movement in the late 19th century
and became a federal holiday in 1894.
Labor Day also symbolizes the end of
summer for many Americans, and is
celebrated with parties, parades and
athletic events.
Organizational Apps to
Check Out
These great Apps that can take the
place of a Personal Assistant!
Evernote– This free app saves
notes, lists, pictures, and allows
1/2 cup unsalted butter
you to sync them on multiple
devices.
 1 cup all-purpose flour
Billminder– Have trouble
 2 cups sugar, divided
remembering to pay your bills?
This app is a straight forward
 1 tablespoon baking powder
reminder .
 Pinch of salt
irewardchart– This app is great
for tracking and rewarding kids
 1 cup milk
for chores and behaviors.
 4 cups fresh peach slices
Rememberthemilk– Lists,
 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional) reminders, locations, and anything
Preparation:
else you need to track on this
application.
Melt butter in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.. Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking
powder, and salt; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour Toodledo– If you need to
batter over butter (do not stir). Bring remaining 1 cup sugar, peach slices, and
collaborate on projects, events,
lemon juice to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly; pour over batter (do not and tasks you may find this app
stir). Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes or
extremely helpful.
Ingredients:
until golden brown. Serve cobbler warm or cool.
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Employee Spotlight
Summer Mayberry
I started working for Rides in February 2006 at the Wayne Co. office in Fairfield
as a Dispatcher, in 2008 I transferred to the White Co. office in Carmi and became
Lead Dispatcher. After the new facility in Grayville opened we moved to the new
building. My time in Fairfield and Grayville has left me with a lot of fond
memories, and I've had the opportunity to work with some wonderful people in
both offices.
In February 2015 I took a different path with Rides. I applied and was offered the
position of Training/Safety Coordinator. In June I left my comfort zone of dispatching and transferred to Harrisburg where I have been trying to learn as much as
possible. In the short time that I have been in the Saline/Williamson area I have
been welcomed by all. I look forward to working with everyone else throughout
the district and meeting staff.
Rides Company Picnic
Saturday, June 13th in Marion Illinois at
Ray Fosse Park
Tara Williamson—Driver, Saline
Crystal Husher—Driver, Edgar
Naomi Wright—Med Trans, Williamson
Sherry Barnard—Dispatcher, Saline
Maria Varguez—Driver, Saline
Tony Crawford—Driver, Richland
Sean Maurer—Driver, White
Tammy Crawford—Driver, Williamson
Autumn Thomas—Driver, Saline
April Smith—Driver, Williamson
Bill Jung and Karen
Vinyard drawing out for
the Raffle and door prizes.
The winner of raffle was
Becky Hayes from
Williamson Co. The
donations from the raffle
went to the Marion
Ministerial Alliance.
What’s your name? Chad
Pemberton from Saline Co.
had on a number of name
tags that staff put on him at
the picnic.
Tammy Crawford and Tom
Brown from Robinson
enjoy the Miners Ballgame
at Rent One Park.
RMTD board members Donetta Reed/Malone and
Lunch On Us
Callie Smith
Cheryl Milburn cheered
on the Miners after the
picnic.
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