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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctoberCity of Sebastian Employee Newsletter October, 1998 POLICE OFFICER! S AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS METALS r4mitrLu Y ZZ A► w FLA"a Happy Birthday Mayor Sullivan and Chief White presented Tom Poore, Tm Dixon, and Jeff Chandler the Metal of 10/04 Charles Geisz - B/D Building Inspector II Valor Award at the September 23rd City Council 10/04 Richard Ruffin - P/D Volunteer Meeting. They were nominated for their going beyond 10/07 William Reardin - PM Police Sergeant the call of duty, risking personal injury and even death 10/08 Steve Obendorf - G/C Cashier when they responded to the plane crash this past July 10/10 Gregory Gardner - G/C Head Golf Professional 12th. The plane crashed into the swamp about 50 10/19 Jerry Converse - P/W Building Maint. Sup. yards off of Powerline Road. Seeing no movement 10/21 William Curry - P/W Laborer from the pilot, Officer Poore, without hesitation or 10/27 Joe Gauaghan - P/D Volunteer Personal concern, plunged in and swam _across a deep 10/27 Deborah Maynard - P/D Police Sergeant drainage canal that separated him from the plane. 10/29 Dorothy Stark - P/D School Crossing Guard Officer Dixon soon arrived and he to swam the deep canal. They made their way through the swamp to the INSIDE C T LIMITS plane and found the pilot dazed, alive, but trapped in the cockpit with an apparent severe back injury. The on evi U r officers found the plane electric fuel pump was still Employees with 1 o more years of service: operating and pumping aviation gas all over the area 10/24 Kip Kelso - P/W Cemetery Sexton from a ruptured fuel line. Officer Chandler arrived on 10/14 George Bonacci - B/D Building Director the scene and the officers stayed with the pilot for over 10/05 Daryl Thompson - P/W Garage Superintendent 25 minutes, rendering aid and trying to stop the fuel 10/29 William Reardin - PM Police Sergeant pump. The crash had jammed the switch prohibiting mpiovees with 5-9 years of service: the pump from being turned off and the plane's battery 10/12 Robert Lockhart - P/D Police Sergeant was m�accessible. It continued to pour gasoline until a plane mechanic was able to get it stopped. The pilot 10/26 Timothy Walker - P/W Maint. Worker II was rescued and a potentially deadly accident 10108 John Pratt - P/W Heavy Equipment Operator adverted. It was their prompt and heroic actions that YDUARE INUIT DU had Officer's Poore, Dixon, and Chandler awarded this Desmond Chambers is hosting a wine tasting party at Prestigious honor. The Mayor also awarded the Life Saving Metal to his home on Saturday, October 17th, from 12noon Office until and Jursik. They utilized the newly until ? These wines have never been marketed in any purchased defibrillator on an 80 year old man who was store and you will be part of the group to decide how having a heart attack. This was the first time the they will do. There will also be food. If you are police Department responded to this type of interested in participating, call Desmond at 729-6660. emergency after the purchase of the life saving device. Oh, you might want to bring a designated driver. By the way, the gentleman did live! M7SCELL.ANEOUS EMPLOYEE NEWS! Gerry Kubes, Building Department, is walking around with a happy face. She and a friend got 5 numbers on a Lotto. George Bonacci, Building Department, is back from a relaxing vacation down in the Keys. (Just in time) Sally Grunzweig's daughter, Jennifer, was named to the University of Delaware Athletic Training Staff as an assistant trainer. She will be assisting the associate head athletic trainer in daily treatment of student -athletes and will also teach classes in the athletic training curriculum. She earned her bachelor's degree in physical education from Bridgewater State College and her master's in kinesiology and athletic training from Indiana University. Needless to say, Sally is very proud of Jennifer's accomplishments. SPECIAL DATES! $ 10/02 Pay Day 0 10/12 Columbus Day $ 10/16 Pay Day $ 10/30 Pay Day ®10/31 Halloween OULSTrON OF TH By Kathy Brauer What are yaur Hallowee ins? Chris Cote - PAD Clerical Assistant I "Staying home to pass out candy to the kids." Bob Thompson - P/W Maintenance Worker I "Going to Key West." (If it is still there) Gerry Kubes - B/D Administrative Secretary "Going to parties from clubs I belong to. -dressing up with a group of friends like Fruit -of -the - Loom." Jane Holmes - PID Administrative Assistant `Fill bags for kids coming to our house and take pictures of grandkids. Her son and daughter-in- law take the kids trick -or -treating on their golf cart." Margie Poole - F/D Account Clerk III "Stay home for grandchildren who come in costumes." DEFINITION - a*larm clock, n. A device for waking up people who don't have small children. RE= OF T By Jackie Dean '/4 cup Sugar 2 Tsp Vegetable Oil '/4 cup egg beaters 1 cup fresh washed cranberries '/z cup chopped walnuts Mx flour, baling powder, cinnamon, baking soda; set aside. Mix apples, sugar and oil in medium bowl. Stir in egg beaters. Add flour mbdure, stirring just until moistened. Batter will be thick Stir in cranberries and chopped walnuts. Spread batter into greased bread loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 12 servings. BEA RISK MANA G�E� Hazards are present in every workplace. • Just because you have a low number of injuries and illnesses doesn't necessarily mean you have a hazard - free workplace. In order to identify the hidden risks, you need to be on the lookout for potential hazards at all times. You also need to prioritize your findings and tackle the most dangerous situations first. To assess the risks in your workplace, take the following steps, which are recommended by the National Safety Council: 0 Identify actual and potential hazards. Analyze tasks and chemical use. Inspect work area and equipment. 0 Investigate the causes of injuries, illnesses, and incidents. 0 Look at the hazards you've identified and assess the probability of risk. Which incidents are most likely to occur? 0 Evaluate the severity of each potential hazard. 0 Prioritize the most severe risks and try to eliminate them or reduce the risk potential. If you approach safety hazards in a methodical fashion, you should be able to eliminate them one by one and keep the risks in your department to an absolute minimum.■ - WARNING SIGNS OF ,POTENTIALLY VIOL NT INDIVIDUALS There is no exact method to predict when a person will become violent. One or more of these warning signs may be displayed before a person becomes violent but does not necessarily indicate that an individual will become violent. A display of these signs should trigger concern as they are usually exhibited by people experiencing problems. • Irrational beliefs and ideas • Verbal, non-verbal or written threats or intimidatit.n • Displays of unwarranted anger • Externalization of blame • Fascination with weaponry and/or acts of violence • Expressions of a plan to hurt himself or others • Un -reciprocated romantic obsession • Taking up much of supervisor's time with behavior or performance problems • Fear reaction among coworkers/clients • Drastic change in belief systems • New or increased source of stress at home or work • Inability to take criticism • Feelings of being victimized • Intoxication from alcohol or other substances • Expressions of hopelessness or heightened anxiety • Productivity and/or attendance problems • Violence towards inanimate objects • Steals or sabotages projects or equipment • Lack of concern for the safety of others PERSONAL CONDUCT TO .11 MM— E VIOLENCE Follow these suggestions in your daily interactions with people to de-escalate potentially violent situations. If at any time a person's behavior starts to escalate beyond your comfort zone, disengage. DO • Project calmness: move and speak slowly, quietly and confidently. • Be an empathetic listener: encourage the person to talk and listen patiently. • Focus your attention on the other person to let them know you are interested in what they have to say. • Maintain a relaxed yet attentive posture and position yourself at a right angle rather than directly in front of the other person. • Acknowledge the person's feelings. Indicate that you can see he or she is upset. • Ask for small, specific favors such as asking the person to move to a quieter area. • Establish ground rules if unreasonable behavior persists. Calmly describe the consequences of any violent behavior. • Use delaying tactics which will give the person time to calm down. For example, offer a drink of water Cm a disposable cup). • Be assuring and point out choices. Break big problems into smaller, more manageable problems. • Accept criticism in a positive way. When a complaint might be true, use statements like "You're probably right" or "It was my fault." .If the criticism seems unwarranted, ask clarifying questions. • Ask for his recommendations. Repeat back to him what you feel he is requesting of you. • Arrange yourself so that a visitor cannot block your access to an exit. DONOT • Use styles of communication which generate hostility such as apathy, brush off, coldness, condescension, robotism, going strictly by the rules orgiving the run-around. • Reject all of a client's demands from the start'i. • Pose n challenging stances such as standing directly opposite someone, hands on hips or crossing your arms. Avoid any physical contact, finger pointing or long periods of fixed eye contact. • Make sudden movements which can be seen as threatening. Notice the tone, volume and rate of your speech. • Challenge, threaten, or dare the individual. Never belittle the person or make him/her feel foolish. • Criticize or act impatiently toward the agitated individual. • Attempt to bargain with a threatening individual. • Try to make the situation seem less serious than it is. • Make false statements or promises you cannot keep. • Try to impart a lot of technical or complicated information when emotions are high. • Take sides or agree with distortions. • Invade the individual's personal space. Make sure there is a space of T to G between you and the person. IWEALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW Do animals have bad breath and if so, how do you brush their teeth? SeaWorld has many animals with smelly fish breath. Most animals use their tongues to clean their teeth, but sometimes fish scales get caught. As part of their physical exams,. Their teeth .ate checked, and if necessary, cleaned with a special brush. If you have questions, please send them to: SeaWorld/Bush Gardens, Newsletter, C/o Millennium Marketing Group, P.O.Box 947738, Maitland, FL 32794 or fax them at 1 -800 -FUN - 6502. If your question is selected, you'll receive a small gift! SeaWorld and Busch Gardens is offering a $10.00 off admission per person on up to six guests from September 1, 1998 to October 31, 1998. Present your club card and your proof of Florida residency to receive the discount. A ROUND TUIT This is a Tuit. Guard it with your life as Tuits are hard to come by, especially the round ones. This is a indispen- sable item. It will help you become a more efficient worker. For years we have heard people say, "I'll do it as soon as I get a Round Tuit." Now that you have one, you can ac- complish all those things you put aside until you get a Round Tuit! STOP F► If your 3,000 pound car is traveling 55 mph on a dry road, it will take 273 feet to stop. If you're going 75 mph, it will take 447 feet to stop. Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety SLEEF w► In the U.S., drowsy drivers are responsible for 100,000 crashes, 1,500 deaths, and 71,000 injuries annually. The average adult needs eight to nine hours of sleep every 24 hours. Most of us get only seven hours of sleep. Nearly one-third of us get six hours or less. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration W If you buy a new car built in Detroit, the average sticker price will include about $900 for employee health care. —Source: Auto In&mtry Figures 141 Nil I 4 - VWX sni- NOTE: All employees are responsible to notify management on: 1. Outside employment 2. Changes of address & phone numbers. 3. Change in beneficiary(s) 4. Change in emergency contacts. 5. Any change in having a valid Florida Drivers License. The City does rand= drug testing for Commercial Driving License holders per the guidelines of the U.S. Department of T=vortation. 1998 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE New Year's Day ' January 1- Thmsday Presidmf s Day February 16 - Monday Memorial Day May 25 - Monday Independence Day July 3 - Friday Labor Day September 7 - Monday Veteran's Day November 11- Wed Thsaksgiving November 26 Thursday Day After November 27 - Friday Day Before Christmas Dec =ber 24 - Thur. Christmas Day December 25 - Friday