The next Take Action! session will begin on Monday, January 1 st, ending Friday, February 23 rd. This flexible 8-week wellness program encourages employees to eat more fruits and vegetables and be more physically active on a regular basis. The minimum requirement is (a) three servings of fruits/vegetables per day (see attached sheet describing serving sizes) AND (b) any type of physical activity for 60 minutes per week (20 minutes per day x three times per week). The reward for completing this eight week program is a $10 gift certificate of your choice from:

Contact Human Resources to sign up for Take Action! The attached tracking form can be printed to get started.

The next session will begin on Monday, January 1, 2007.

"I was so excited as a new employee with EOC because I have never worked for an organization that takes an interest it is employee's health. Initially, I thought to take part in the Weight Watchers program but wasn’t ready for the financial and daily commitment of adding points. So, instead I have been participating in the Take Action Program. I just completed my second cycle and to date I have lost 14 pounds! Just eating healthier and working out 3 times a week has helped me create a new lifestyle. Thanks!"

Jamie Gearon

The boycott lasted 382 days. On December 21, 1956, after the Supreme Court of the United States had declared unconstitutional the laws requiring segregation on buses, African-Americans and whites rode the buses as equals. During these days of boycott, King was arrested, his home was bombed, he was subjected to personal abuse, but at the same time he emerged as an African-American leader. He was named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1963; and became not only the symbolic leader of American blacks but also a world figure. At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize.

http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html

Freeze Conditions Information and Assistance

In response to predicted freezing temperatures in the Fresno County area that are expected to result in frigid mornings and much below normal afternoon temperatures for the coming weekend, the City and County provide the following information for residents:

Warming Centers

City community centers will be operating as Warming Centers from 7:00pm until 7:00am at the following locations:

• Frank H. Ball, 760 Mayor Avenue (Inyo and A), Fresno
• Mosqueda Community Center, 4670 E. Butler (Butler & Maple Avenues), Fresno
• Pinedale Community Center, 7170 N. San Pablo (SE corner of Spruce and San Pablo), Pinedale

Residents seeking warmth in a City Warming Shelter can ride the City FAX bus FREE of charge to the nearest warming center.

Broken Pipes

Contact 559.621.CITY (2489) to report broken water pipes.

Indoor Safety

• Do NOT bring heating devices into the home that are intended for outdoor use , such as barbecues and other cooking equipment or other fuel burning devices. These items can produce deadly carbon monoxide.
• Do NOT use your stovetop or oven as a primary source of heat.

Outdoor Precautions

• Insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls to avoid breakage.
• Pet Care - bring them indoors. If you cannot bring them inside, provide adequate shelter to keep them warm and make sure that they have access to unfrozen water.

Personal Safety

• Recognize symptoms of over-exposure to the cold.
• Confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and shivering are signs of hypothermia. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

As the elderly are more susceptible to cold temperatures, take the initiative to check in on your older family members and neighbors.

For more information on preparing for emergencies, visit the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Web site at www.oes.ca.gov. For health-related information, visit the Department of Health Services Web site at www.dhs.ca.gov.

Meeting Time: 12:00 (Noon)
Location: 1920 Building, Suite 328

Begins: Thurs, January 18, 2007
Ends: Thurs, April 19, 2007