Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
A Recent E-mail from Former Graduate
Dear Randy
Hello Randy hows thing going down there? I was just letting u know that I have been moved up to Class B Lineman, I was hired on as a Class C Lineman. I have got to do alot of cool things and more hot work now that i am a B. I still get to climb a little every now and then. We are heading northwest corner of Missouri and Iowa, we have a 3 yr. contract of work up there. 4367 miles of line and about 2300 poles that have to be changed out, that have been there for 35 yrs. I cant express how feel that u guys giving me the opportunity to better me and my family in life, but mostly me. Randy I just wish I could put it in words that I can express my feelings about your school and teaching staff, u guys are the greatest in my opinion. You guys keep up the great work. I have tried getting guys sent down that way that have been talking about doing this kind of work. I just feel like that I am in your debt for your guys, for giving your time to teach and share your experience with me. Just remember that i will cherish and keep the experience, also u guys in my mind and heart forever. I will never forget u guys down there, u all are very good people wish it could have been longer. So Long and I will keep in touch.
Hello Randy hows thing going down there? I was just letting u know that I have been moved up to Class B Lineman, I was hired on as a Class C Lineman. I have got to do alot of cool things and more hot work now that i am a B. I still get to climb a little every now and then. We are heading northwest corner of Missouri and Iowa, we have a 3 yr. contract of work up there. 4367 miles of line and about 2300 poles that have to be changed out, that have been there for 35 yrs. I cant express how feel that u guys giving me the opportunity to better me and my family in life, but mostly me. Randy I just wish I could put it in words that I can express my feelings about your school and teaching staff, u guys are the greatest in my opinion. You guys keep up the great work. I have tried getting guys sent down that way that have been talking about doing this kind of work. I just feel like that I am in your debt for your guys, for giving your time to teach and share your experience with me. Just remember that i will cherish and keep the experience, also u guys in my mind and heart forever. I will never forget u guys down there, u all are very good people wish it could have been longer. So Long and I will keep in touch.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Reality TV for Lineworkers
TV Casting: America’s “Working” Icons for Inter-Generational Competition! A Major US Network and an Emmy Award Winning Production Company are celebrating the icons of America's workforce!
Now casting intergenerational hosts and contestants! We're looking for intergenerational "friendly rivals" to take part in a new adventure competition series – think Dirty Jobs meets the Amazing Race.
We want teammates - "friendly rivals" – from different generations! Father & Son, Uncle & Niece, Foreman & Laborer. You need not be related by blood or even in the same line of work: Dad could be a cop, Son a fireman, but the point is, whether you work or play together, you have rival approaches about how to get things done. Youth Vs Experience! New School Vs Old School!
Contractors, Carpenters, Firefighters, Engineers, Lumberjacks, Mechanics, Military... your team of two will go head to head with others, from various industries.
We want the gruff, the tough, the outspoken, adventurous and fiercely competitive. Sound familiar? Then contact us!
If chosen, you two will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel the country, do the extraordinary, and bring home some very serious bacon.
You and your "teammate" should be AT LEAST 10 years apart – ideally 15 or more. Both should be over 18 years old.
Email a brief description of yourselves. Include your ages, professional backgrounds, and a note about your competitive rivalry. Attach photos and any relevant links. A casting producer will be in touch.
Casting Director:Jason WattLion Television304 Hudson St, Ste 505NYC 10013O: 212-206-8633 x3887F: 212-206-8636See More
Now casting intergenerational hosts and contestants! We're looking for intergenerational "friendly rivals" to take part in a new adventure competition series – think Dirty Jobs meets the Amazing Race.
We want teammates - "friendly rivals" – from different generations! Father & Son, Uncle & Niece, Foreman & Laborer. You need not be related by blood or even in the same line of work: Dad could be a cop, Son a fireman, but the point is, whether you work or play together, you have rival approaches about how to get things done. Youth Vs Experience! New School Vs Old School!
Contractors, Carpenters, Firefighters, Engineers, Lumberjacks, Mechanics, Military... your team of two will go head to head with others, from various industries.
We want the gruff, the tough, the outspoken, adventurous and fiercely competitive. Sound familiar? Then contact us!
If chosen, you two will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel the country, do the extraordinary, and bring home some very serious bacon.
You and your "teammate" should be AT LEAST 10 years apart – ideally 15 or more. Both should be over 18 years old.
Email a brief description of yourselves. Include your ages, professional backgrounds, and a note about your competitive rivalry. Attach photos and any relevant links. A casting producer will be in touch.
Casting Director:Jason WattLion Television304 Hudson St, Ste 505NYC 10013O: 212-206-8633 x3887F: 212-206-8636See More
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Recent E-mail
Just a short note to let you all know that my son, - Graduate of the August 2010 Class, was hired on by Pike Electric Company and reports for work today! We are so excited for him and of course so thankful for the knowledge and discipline that you instilled in him during his 4 months of training. You have given him the ability to go forth in life and to know there still is the American Dream! He will always cherish his memories of the crew and experience of SLTC, it was a once in a lifetime chance. It was so nice to meet each of you at the graduation and rodeo. It was a GREAT presentation and everyone was so welcoming! We all had so much fun!! God Bless you all for taking care of our son and showing him the ropes! He talks of you all often and respects you all more than you will ever know, which is saying a lot from this generation of young adults. Wishing you continued success in all your future classes.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Hurricane Season Promises a Rough Ride, Weather Agency Says
By Jeremy A. Kaplan
Published August 05, 2010
FoxNews.com
NOAA
Hurricane Bill hovers 820 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, on August 21, 2009. Bill was a category 3 hurricane with 115 MPH winds at the time.
Despite a slow start, the Atlantic hurricane season still looks to be a doozy.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency announced a revision to its Atlantic hurricane outlook Thursday, decreasing the overall number of forecasts it expects to see this year -- but stressing that the 2010 hurricane season will still be very severe.
"June and July activity is very difficult to predict, and conditions need to be extremely favorable" to generate the onslaught of hurricanes some had worried might strike, said Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA's Climate Forecast Center.
That didn't happen, with only three named storms to date in the Atlantic. But the conditions that led to the dire predictions from NOAA and others earlier this year are still in place, and the remainder of the season will be very rough, he said.
"We predict 2010 will become the 11th above-normal season since 1995," Bell said. "Conditions now in place are very conducive to hurricanes," he stressed.
According to the revised forecast, there is a 70 percent probability of 14 to 20 named storms, 8 to 12 hurricanes, and 4 to 6 major hurricanes -- designations that conform to Categories 3, 4, and 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
NOAA and other weather-forecasting agencies had previously said that the 2010 hurricane season would be one of the strongest seasons on record, with as many as 23 named storms and 3 to 7 major hurricanes.
The revision is not unusual; the agency traditionally revises its forecast in August to reflect the events of the season to date, explained Bell.
Three factors play into the new forecast, said Bell. The agency monitors multi-decadal signals, 25- to 40-year patterns of activity; the continued warm Atlantic water temperatures, which are 2-3 degrees above normal; and the La Nina weather pattern, a cooling of tropical waters that favors reduced wind sheer -- too much wind sheer would cut down on hurricane formulation.
All three factors point to a dangerously strong season.
NOAA's revision remains in line with that of other forecasters, though it is the only agency to revise down the number of overall storms predicted for the year. Colorado State University meteorologists Philip Klotzbach and William Gray revised their annual forecast on Wednesday, and continue predicting a severe season as well.
"We have maintained our forecast from early June and continue to call for a very active Atlantic basin hurricane season in 2010 due to unusually warm tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures and the development of La Niña," they explain. "We anticipate a well above-average probability of United States and Caribbean major hurricane landfall."
And Accuweather.com hurricane guru Joe Bastardi is sticking with his predictions of 18 to 21 named storms this year.
"The bottom line is, it is way to early to be yanking down forecast number of named systems in the Atlantic Basin," Bastardi said.
Bell stressed that the decrease in the high end of the forecast doesn't mean people can relax; all it takes is one storm in someone's area to cause disaster.
"People want to know what the season will bring. Hopefully this brings more likelihood that people will get a preparedness plan in place -- to be ready for the season."
Published August 05, 2010
FoxNews.com
NOAA
Hurricane Bill hovers 820 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, on August 21, 2009. Bill was a category 3 hurricane with 115 MPH winds at the time.
Despite a slow start, the Atlantic hurricane season still looks to be a doozy.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency announced a revision to its Atlantic hurricane outlook Thursday, decreasing the overall number of forecasts it expects to see this year -- but stressing that the 2010 hurricane season will still be very severe.
"June and July activity is very difficult to predict, and conditions need to be extremely favorable" to generate the onslaught of hurricanes some had worried might strike, said Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA's Climate Forecast Center.
That didn't happen, with only three named storms to date in the Atlantic. But the conditions that led to the dire predictions from NOAA and others earlier this year are still in place, and the remainder of the season will be very rough, he said.
"We predict 2010 will become the 11th above-normal season since 1995," Bell said. "Conditions now in place are very conducive to hurricanes," he stressed.
According to the revised forecast, there is a 70 percent probability of 14 to 20 named storms, 8 to 12 hurricanes, and 4 to 6 major hurricanes -- designations that conform to Categories 3, 4, and 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
NOAA and other weather-forecasting agencies had previously said that the 2010 hurricane season would be one of the strongest seasons on record, with as many as 23 named storms and 3 to 7 major hurricanes.
The revision is not unusual; the agency traditionally revises its forecast in August to reflect the events of the season to date, explained Bell.
Three factors play into the new forecast, said Bell. The agency monitors multi-decadal signals, 25- to 40-year patterns of activity; the continued warm Atlantic water temperatures, which are 2-3 degrees above normal; and the La Nina weather pattern, a cooling of tropical waters that favors reduced wind sheer -- too much wind sheer would cut down on hurricane formulation.
All three factors point to a dangerously strong season.
NOAA's revision remains in line with that of other forecasters, though it is the only agency to revise down the number of overall storms predicted for the year. Colorado State University meteorologists Philip Klotzbach and William Gray revised their annual forecast on Wednesday, and continue predicting a severe season as well.
"We have maintained our forecast from early June and continue to call for a very active Atlantic basin hurricane season in 2010 due to unusually warm tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures and the development of La Niña," they explain. "We anticipate a well above-average probability of United States and Caribbean major hurricane landfall."
And Accuweather.com hurricane guru Joe Bastardi is sticking with his predictions of 18 to 21 named storms this year.
"The bottom line is, it is way to early to be yanking down forecast number of named systems in the Atlantic Basin," Bastardi said.
Bell stressed that the decrease in the high end of the forecast doesn't mean people can relax; all it takes is one storm in someone's area to cause disaster.
"People want to know what the season will bring. Hopefully this brings more likelihood that people will get a preparedness plan in place -- to be ready for the season."
Monday, May 10, 2010
GRADS READY TO CLIMB
Fast-growing Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO) in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., often feels hard-pressed keeping qualified lineworkers flowing into its employee ranks. Fortunately, it can breathe easier when manpower needs come through Georgia-based Southeast Lineman Training Center (SLTC).
By using SLTC, CHELCO gains ready-to-roll apprentice lineworkers.
"Our seasoned lineman get to work with apprentices-not just help rookies get their feet wet," observes Donny Fugate, Vice President of Operations. "SLTC graduates are more likely to complete their apprenticeship programs and advance to journeyman status in much less time."
SLTC's pre-apprentice training program turns raw recruits into efficient line crew members in 15 weeks. Graduates from the Electrical Lineworker Program are field-competent in equipment operation and climbing with substantial training in overhead distribution. They are also schooled in transmission, substations, and underground distribution facilities and hold commercial driver's licenses and certification in first-aid and CPR.
"Rural Electric Magazine", Connections, April 2010
For original article please visit:
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nreca/re0410/index.php?startid=S-6
By using SLTC, CHELCO gains ready-to-roll apprentice lineworkers.
"Our seasoned lineman get to work with apprentices-not just help rookies get their feet wet," observes Donny Fugate, Vice President of Operations. "SLTC graduates are more likely to complete their apprenticeship programs and advance to journeyman status in much less time."
SLTC's pre-apprentice training program turns raw recruits into efficient line crew members in 15 weeks. Graduates from the Electrical Lineworker Program are field-competent in equipment operation and climbing with substantial training in overhead distribution. They are also schooled in transmission, substations, and underground distribution facilities and hold commercial driver's licenses and certification in first-aid and CPR.
"Rural Electric Magazine", Connections, April 2010
For original article please visit:
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nreca/re0410/index.php?startid=S-6
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