HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctoberCity of Sebastian Employee Newsletter October, 1998
POLICE OFFICER! S AWARDED
PRESTIGIOUS METALS
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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
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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