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CITY OF SEBASTIAN NEWSLETTER
From the Desk of Tom Frame.
I just wanted to take this opportunity, atter
completing my fust year with the City, to thank all
employees for their service to the City. Without your
personal commitment to the citizens of this City, my first
year would have been very difficult. I am extremely
appreciative for your efforts, and I know that together we
can make the coming year a real success in meeting our
customers' expectations. Within the next couple of
months, following the completion of the City's strategic
plan, I expect the kick-off of the City's quality
management initiative through Indian River Community
College.
Team work and meeting our customers'
expectations shall be a significant roll in the directions of
next year. Again, thanks for your efforts and
commitment to the City.
QUOTABLE QUOTES
"Team spirit is what gives so many companies an edge
over their competitors "
— George L. Clements
INSIDE CITY LIMITS
Birthdays
03/03 Louise Cartwright - Mayor
03/04 Joseph Byers - P/D Police Officer
03/04 Alan Curtin - P/D Police Officer
03/06 Warren Lindquist - P/D Communications Tech.
03/08 Thomas Frame - C/M City Manager
03/15 Denis Hovasse - P/D Evidence Tech/Crime Scene
03/21 Kenny Schmitt - C/D Code Enforcement Officer
03/23 Phillip Patnode - P/W Maintenance Worker III
03/26 Bucky Gerber - P/W Maintenance Worker I
03/26 Joanne Sandberg - C/C Administrative Secretary
03/27 Pat Cedan - G/C Golf Pro/Manager
03/27 Thomas Wagner - P/W Garage Head Mechanic
03/30 Dawn Corapi - C/D Clerical Assistant I
MARCH, 1997
Lonp-evity
Employees with 10 or more vears of service:
03/24/80 Thomas Wagner-P/W Garage Head Mechanic
03/03/86 Scott Sherbrook - P/D Police Lieutenant
Emplovees with 5-9 Years of service:
03/15/90 Leeford Richards - P/W Garage Mechanic
Important Dates
$ 03/07/97 Pay Day
4 03/17/97 St. Patrick's Day
+ 03/14/97 Blue Cross Blue Shield Visits
$ 03/21/97 Pay Day
NEW BIMS:
Tracy Hass will start as the Planner 11 in
Community Development.
MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEE NEWS!
A nice going away party was held at Hurricane
Harbor for Richard Votapka. His last working day at the
City was January 31. He received many gifts and good
wishes. Rich worked here 4 years.
After 14 years of working for the City, Tim
Smith resigned on February 14, 1997. There was a going
away party for Tim at the Knights of Columbus. We
wish him well in his new ventures.
Rob Skok resigned from the City on February 7,
1997. He worked here 4 years. A pizza luncheon was
held for him at the Engineering Department.
Congratulations to Jody Bricker on the birth of
his new baby girl.
Ann Rousseau is recovering from minor surgery.
Hope your back on your feet soon!
Ifyou have a question or need help on a health or
dental insurance claim, Blue Cross Blue Shield will be
here on March 14th to discuss your concerns with you on
a one-on-one basis. We will be taking appointments so
please call Doris at 388-8240 to schedule.
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WANTED:
Someone to clean a 22 rifle that has been sitting in a
closet for 13 years. Please call Doris Lee at 589-0420
with a quote.
Bits & Pieces
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a
10 -year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a
table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?"
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and
studied a number of coins in it. "How much is a dish of
plain ice cream?" he inquired.
Some people were now waiting for a table and the
waitress was a bit impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she
said brusquely.
The little boy again counted the coins. "I'll have the
plain ice cream," he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the
table, and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream,
paid the cashier, and departed. When the waitress came
back, she picked up the empty plate and then swallowed
hard at what she saw. There, placed neatly beside the
empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies—her tip.
MORE QUOTABLE QUOTES
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
— Theodore Roosevelt
"We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass
contentment looking for victory.
— Bern Williams
"Nobody can be so amusingly arrogant as a young man
who has just discovered an old idea and thinks it is his
own."
— Sydney Harris
When I was a kid I said to my father one afternoon,
""Daddy, will you take me to the zoo?" He answered,
"If the zoo wants you let them come and get you."
— Jerry Lewis
MILK
V Nonfat and 1% milk contain the same amount of
calcium (300mg.) and the same amount of protein
(8grams) as whole milk and 2% milk. When you give up
the fat, you don't give up the nutrition.
—Source: Nutritive Value of Foods. USDA
Emnloyee Safety!
HOW TO.. LIFT, STAND, REACH, PUSH,
PULL, STT & SLEEP....
When it comes to work and play, a lot of us have
the old "I came, I saw, I conquered" attitude. Problem is,
this way of thinking can lead to a host of back problems.
What's needed is for us to take a modem
approach: we should take a few minutes to think before
we set out to conquer any task.
We should think about the safest ways to lift,
stand, reach, and so on—and use our heads to save our
backs.
The following provides "back basis" for
everyday living.
If the work you do is a real back -breaker, you're
doing something wrong. Find out what it is and make
some changes.
How to Lift:
Lifting heavy objects is one of the most common causes
of back injury. Here's how to lift correctly:
1. Look at the load and size it up. If there's even a
remote possibility that the lift will strain your
back, get help. (Use a hand truck whenever
possible.)
2. Bend your knees and squat as close to the load
as possible, with your feet about a shoulder's -
width apart.
3. Get a good grip, tighten your stomach muscles
without rounding your back, and lift the load
using your thigh muscles. Lift slowly and
smoothly; don't jerk. Keep you back straight.
4. Hold the load close to your body while you're
carrying it.
5. Do the above steps in reverse when you put your
load down.
Tum with your feet so that your body faces your load at
all times. Do not twist at your waist when you lift or
carry a heavy load.
How to Sit:
Slouching, slumping, bending forward, and twisting at
the waist in a chair can lead to backaches.
A good chair: 1) is fully adjustable, 2) supports your
lower back, and 3) allows you to keep your feet flat on
the floor.
I£ it's necessary to improvise, do so. A pad or pillow
can be used in chairs, car seats, and plane seats to provide
lower back support. A stack of phone books or a foot
rest can keep your feet from dangling (and your back
from aching).
Do not sit for long periods; stand up, stretch, and walk
around regularly.
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How to Stand:
O Visualize an imaginary string naming through
your body; stand so that your ears, shoulders,
and hips are in a straight line.
O Stand close to your work so that you don't have
to slouch over it.
O Bend your knees slightly when you stand, and
distribute your weight evenly on both feet.
O Rest one foot on a low ledge, step, or rail when
standing for an extended time; switch feet every
few minutes.
O Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes and stand
on a floor mat.
How to Push, Pull:
Pushing is much easier on the back than pulling, so
always choose to push a load when there's an option.
To push: use both hands and bend your elbows;
keep the load as close to your body as possible (i.e. don't
lean over and reach out to push a load); use your leg
muscles to push (not your back muscles); and take small
steps.
To pull: use both hands and bend your elbows;
keep the load as close to your body as possible; keep your
back straight—do not overarch; use your leg muscles to
pull (not your back muscles); and take small steps.
How to Reach:
1. Stand on a sturdy, wide -based step -stool, if
necessary, so that you don't have to stretch to
reach.
2. Lift one comer of the load to test its weight. (If
it's heavy, call for a taller and stronger person.)
3. Grasp the object firmly with both hands and,
tightening your stomach muscles, bring it down
slowly and smoothly.
4. Set the object down on a waist -level table
without twisting at the waist.
5. If the object belongs on the floor, after placing it
on the table, readjust your grip, and use reverse
lifting procedures (i.e. keep your back straight,
bend your knees, and squat).
Bend your hips and knees whenever you have to
lean forward Bending over at the waist with knees
locked is a back breaker.
How to Sleep:
If your back feels worse after a good night's sleep, a
change in your mattress and/or sleeping position may be
in order.
O Use a firm mattress that supports your back. If
necessary, you can increase your bed's firmness
by placing a piece of plywood between the
mattress and box springs.
O If you fill a waterbed so that it is very firm, it
may work. If not, you'll have to use an ordinary
firm mattress.
O Back -breaking sleeping positions include
sleeping on your stomach, and sleeping flat on
your back with your legs outstretched-
The
utstretched
The recommended sleeping positions are: 1) on
your side with your hips and knees bent, or 2) on you
back (Trips and knees flexed) with pillows under your
knees.
GOOD COMPUTER /DESK POSTURE:
Top of monitor screen slightly below eye level.
Ears, shoulders, and hips in straight line.
Elbows at 90° angle
Wrists straight
Buttocks against back of chair
Adjustable chair with good back support
Feet flat on floor (or on foot rest)
Amazing things to see:
o Jogger dashing across a busy intersection against
a red fight worried that if they wait for a green
light, their exercising heart rate will decrease.
(You'll have no heart rate, if you keep this up!)
Weight -watcher who "just eats salads"
constructing an 800 -calorie salad out of ham,
cottage cheese, sunflower seeds, olives,
macaroni, marinated beans, cheese, and two
ladles of salad dressing.
CREDIT CARDS:
40 The average U.S. credit card holder carries a balance
of $3,900. Only one-third pay their credit card bills in
full each month.
—Source: Bankcard Holders ofAmerica
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THE FIRST STEP
WHAT STRESSES YOU?
" We can't control the wind, but we can adjust the sails."
The best way to prevent and deal with stressful situations is to know before -hand the things that
typically cause you stress.
That way, you can come up with a plan to deal with these situations before they happen.
First, identify the things in this fist that tend to stress you. Then write down your plan for coping
with each "stressor."
The ABCs of Stress
What Stresses You?
How to cope.
❑ Arguments
Call a. time-out & set a time to talk later.
❑ Bigotry and prejudice
❑ Commute Time
❑ Computers
❑ Criticism (giving or receiving)
❑ Deadlines
❑ Environmental conditions - noise, pollution,
temperature, etc.
❑ Financial issues
❑ Heavy schedule
Make to-do list; prioritize & delegate
❑ Job responsibilities (too many or too few)
❑ Kids and teenagers
❑ Lack of control over your job/fife
❑ Lateness (your own or others')
❑ Mechanical or electronic devices (like the
clock on your VCR)
❑ People who don't five up to their word
❑ Regret (kicking yourself for doing something
or not doing something)
❑ Standing in fine
Bring along a paperback book to read
❑ Things breaking/trying to fix them
❑ Uncaring or unreliable people
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