Noteworthy 07-11-10

Published: July 11, 2010

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Train layout under construction

BLOOMSBURG - Visitors to the two large model-railroad displays this weekend at the Columbia Mall will get to see how train layouts are built, step-by-step.

The Loose Ties model railroad society of the Susquehanna Valley is rebuilding parts of its 28-by-12-foot display. Dozens of society members will rebuild and redesign the display's large section for HO-gauge trains, and will answer questions and offer free handouts about the process.

The Loose Ties layout, across from the Pearle Vision Center at the Sears end of the mall, will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

The handicapped-accessible Wheelchair Engineers layout, which has a new website at www.wheelchairengineers.org, allows children and adults to run its trains, blow its whistles and play with railroad accessories such as an operating helicopter, milk car and cattle car.

I-80 bridge preservation to start

MONTOURSVILLE - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding motorists that bridge preservation work will be conducted Tuesday on an Interstate 80 westbound bridge near the Limestoneville exit (215) in Northumberland County.

Traffic will be placed in a single lane during daylight hours. Weather permitting, the work will be done in one day. This work is part of an ongoing $597,000 contract which includes preservation work on structures in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and Union counties.

Motorists are reminded to slow down, use caution and to activate their headlights while traveling through the work zone.

GED test will be given in August

MONTANDON - The General Educational Development (GED®) Test, which enables adults to earn a high school diploma, will be given in August at the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) office near Montandon.

There are three steps in the process to obtain a Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma:

- Anyone who wants to take the GED test must log on to www.GED123.org and register prior to testing.

- Once registered, applicants are required to attend one of three orientation sessions at the CSIU Monday, Aug. 2. at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. To sign up for an orientation sessions, call the CSIU weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 523-1155, extension 2327.

- On the day of the test, students must bring the following items: Proof of registration completion from the www.GED123.org website, a valid photo ID, proof of address and a money order in the amount of $60 for the GED testing fee

The GED exam is made up of five parts: English/writing skills, reading, social studies, science and mathematics. Anyone who passes the test is entitled to a Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Scores will be made available online to students within one to two weeks after taking the test.

Persons taking the test must be 18 years of age and must have withdrawn from school. Complete information is listed on the CSIU website at www.csiu.org.

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