Can You Believe It?
Parking Entrepreneur Fools Campus... Almost
In Madison Wisconsin a fraternity member was charged with one misdemeanor count of obstruction after allegedly earning hundreds of dollars by putting fake parking tickets on cars. Investigators became aware of the scam after a victim tried to mail in a payment for a ticket but had it returned as non-deliverable. Prosecutors said the student established a post office box to receive payments for the $40 tickets and had placed payments in a separate bank account. Most of the money was still in the account when he was charged, and prosecutors said he is expected to make full restitution to the victims.
A GRAND Event
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The smell of freshly popped popcorn filled the air on Friday, November 19, the opening day of Lincoln's newest downtown movie theatre. The Grand theatre has 14 screens, a game room and 3,000 seats, but that's just the beginning. Thanks to a contract developed between the City of Lincoln and Douglas Theatres when you see a movie there you get three hours of free parking at Center Park Garage or one hour of free parking at all other City garages, on a first come first serve basis. | |
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Moviegoers have welcomed this change and the idea is catching on. Reminders have been placed in City parking garage elevators to encourage customers to bring their parking ticket stubs to the box office to be validated. | |
Get to Know Your Favorite Cashier
Haymarket Garage9th and 'Q' Streets
How long have you worked here?
Over two years.
What's your favorite movie?
The Godfather series.
What is your hometown?
Trenton, New Jersey
What do you enjoy most about your job
The people.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Aruba
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
"My favorite part so far has been meeting new people and facing new challenges."
New Faces:
Interview with Brent Rardon
Brent Rardon, the new lead night area manager, is a native of Lincoln and has a son who was born this November named Colby. He also has a daughter, Elicia, who is twelve.
He has worked in retail since 1991 at Westfield Shopping Town Gateway Mall and for the last three years was the store manager at Lids. He applied for this position because he was looking for a change. Although he enjoyed retail he was ready to explore other career options.
Lately, he has been spending his time getting acquainted with the parking industry. "Parking is a lot different than I thought it would be,"
Rardon said, "It's a business I didn't know a lot about until now."
Although he says there is a lot to learn Rardon is enjoying the position and finding that each day can be different. Just a few of his many duties include night scheduling, preparing timecards and supervising night operations. He looks forward to learning a different field and taking on new tasks.
We're Listening
Q: How do I report wintertime street problems?
A: Call 441-7646 or visit lincoln.ne.gov, keyword: "ice". Here you will be able to report potholes, curb/gutter repair and ponding/pooling of water and ice.
Q: How will I know when a parking ban is in effect?
A: Residential streets are NOT plowed after every storm. When a residential clean-up operation is required, the Mayor will declare a Residential Parking Ban. In high density population areas, parking will be banned on either the even or odd numbered sides of the street. In the remaining residential areas, parking will be banned on both sides. The news media will indicate when these bans go into effect and when they are rescinded. For a map and additional information please visit Snow Emergency Parking Bans.
Winter Safety Tips
- Make sure your windshield wipers are in good shape.
- Keep your gas tank close to full.
- Have a cell phone in case of emergency.
- Make sure your windshield washer reservoir is full.
- Have some basic supplies in your car in case you do get stuck such as: A snowbrush, ice scraper, shovel, extra windshield washer fluid, blanket and an extra coat.
- Tell someone where you are going and the route you will be taking when the weather is bad.
Who Said it?
Can you remember what characters said this and the movies they are from?
- "Don Corleone, I am honored and grateful that you have invited me to your house on the day of your daughter's wedding."
- "What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?"
- "Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler."
- "She's gone. She gave me a pen. I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen."
- "I'm late! I'm late!"
- "He slimed me!"
