Drill Down
August 2010
Live Well, Live Long
Take care of mental and emotional health
According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS):
In 1900, the average life expectancy at birth in the United States
was 47.3.
In 1950, the average life expectancy was 68.2
In 2004, it was 77.9.
In fact, research shows if you live a healthy lifestyle, you could
well surpass the normal life expectancy—and you’ll be in good
shape to enjoy your longer retirement without the chronic dis-
eases that can come with aging. Check out the online life expec-
tancy calculators developed by Dr. Thomas Perls. Visit http://
www.livingto100.com to find out your estimated life expectancy
as well as personalized recommendations for increasing it. Here’s
how to take care of your mental and emotional health:
Be a lifelong learner. Continue to learn—whether it’s new
technology (Internet, cell phones), new hobbies (gardening,
woodworking, yoga), or new cultures (travel, neighbors).
Be involved. Make and keep social connections through volun-
teering (www.seniorcorps.gov, religious groups, senior centers,
or community classes.
September 2010
THREE BASICS FOR GETTING ALONG WITH
CO-WORKERS
Here are the three basic elements that are the foundation for all your people
skills:
1. Self-knowledge. The better you know what you think, how you feel,
what you believe, the better you’ll be able to understand others.
2. Understanding. Put yourself in your co- workers' place. Walk a mile in
their shoes.
3. Interpersonal problem solving. No relationship is ever without con-
flict. Instead of butting heads, learn how to influence, persuade, and
motivate others.
SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION
Since we are essentially verbal creatures, communication is at the heart of
getting along with others. Effective communication requires you to use your
whole body:
• Brain. Think before you speak and choose positive words.
• Eyes. Maintain comfortable eye contact while you speak.
• Ears. Keep your ears open to listen when others speak.
• Mouth. Speak clearly and slowly. Smile from time to time.
• Hands. Use your hands to emphasize points (downward motion),
express uncertainty or regret (palms up), or encourage patience or
restraint (hands up, palms out).
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Company Policies:
Employee of the Month:
Second Runner Up: Tim Sparks
Third Runner Up: June Collins
FREE Employee Flu Shots
Tuesday October 19th 2010
Claypool Hill Pharmacy will be here from 6:30AM –
10:00AM. Please stop by to get your flu shot. Bring
your Anthem medical card if possible.
October Open Enrollment
If you need to updated your Medical Insurance Octo-
ber is our open enrollment period. Please contact HR
if you have any questions. Unless you have a qualifying
event this is the only time you may add dependents
etc...
November Pay Roll
Both pay dates in November will be issued via Paper
Checks due to both days being on Holiday weeks.
Please make any necessary arrangements. If we do
not have any special instructions from you the checks
will be mailed.
Company Christmas Party
This year’s Company Christmas Party has been
scheduled for December 10th. The time and menu will
be announced as details are finalized, please watch the
newsletter for more information .
Wake Up and Be Safe!
Don’t let drowsiness cause accidents
Sleep experts say many people don’t get enough sleep. Statistics
show that as many as 40 percent of Americans say that they’ve been
sleepy enough during the day that it interferes with their daily ac-
tivities. And that can have a negative impact on workplace safety.
To counteract drowsiness on the job and prevent accidents:
Take a minibreak and do some stretching exercises right at your
workstation.
Go to the restroom and splash cold water on your face.
Take a walk during your rest break to help refresh and wake you up.
Drink a caffeinated beverage.
Avoid tasks that require sharp physical or mental skills when you’re
very tired. For example, operating machinery, driving a vehicle or
forklift, or handling hazardous materials could be dangerous if
you’re not fully alert.
Be honest and don’t put yourself or others at risk.
Switch to a less risky task, if possible, until you feel more awake.
Talk with your supervisor if you’re concerned about your abili-
ties—or someone else’s. Also talk to your supervisor if you’re tak-
ing a medication that makes you feel drowsy and could put you or a
co-worker at risk.
There’s a direct connection between fatigue and accidents. So keep
alert!
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Be Prepared! news & notes

September Is National Prepar-
edness Month
According to www.ready.gov, here’s what
every citizen should have in their home emer-
gency kit:
YOUR ROLE IN EMERGENCIES
You may think that it can’t happen here, but it can! Be prepared to re-
spond properly and safely to these types of emergencies:
Fires; Explosions; Hazardous chemical spills or leaks; Natural
disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, or floods; Terrorist events

Water—1 gallon of water per person per day for Know what to do in emergencies, including any assigned
at least 3 days, for drinking and sanitation response tasks, such as:

Account for employees after an evacuation; Help others to

Food—at least a 3-day supply of nonperishable
food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA
Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
evacuate; Close windows and doors ;Shut down equipment
Learn the basics of emergency response:
Know how to evacuate the area safely; Know the locations of fire
exits, fire extinguishers, and alarms; Know whom to contact in an
emergency; Know basic first aid; Know how to use a fire extin-
guisher; Do your part to help keep emergencies from turning into
disasters.

First-aid kit—see website for items to include

Dust mask—to help filter contaminated air, and

plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for

personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Can opener for food if kit contains canned food

Check the website for further items you may in-

clude, such as prescription medications; family
documents like insurance policies; cash and travel-
ers’ checks; and fire extinguishers and emergency
reference material.

Remember to report all accidents to your supervisor and to our

Safety Director within 15 Minutes! Failure to do so can result
in disciplinary action.

Judy Steele Horne

Director of Health & Safety

Office: 276-935-5902

Fax: 276-935-4039 Cell: 276-971-3082

judy@noahhorn.com
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P.O. BOX 269

Phone: 276-935-5903 WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?
Fax: 276-935-6336 Ever wonder where some words and expressions
come from? Here are some possible answers:
Happy Birthday! Tattoo is believed to have come from a Tahitian word,
tatu, which means pricking. The custom of tattooing
originated in the South Pacific islands and was
brought to Europe by Captain Cook’s crew.
Russell Blankenship 9/2
The word denim comes from the name of the place
Leon Boyd 9/10 where it was first manufactured, which is Nîmes, in
France. Since this material was from Nîmes, or in
Benjamin Hicks 9/1 French, de Nîmes, it became known to English speak-
ers as denim.
Jeff Horne 9/22
During the Civil War, Union general Am brose Burn-
Anthony Joyce 9/9 side sported big side-whiskers. Others imitated his
style, and such whiskers soon became known as
Sherman Owens 9/6 burnsides. Later, the words somehow got transposed
and the hair alongside a man’s ears became known
Doug Ratliff 9/22
as sideburns.
Jeremy Rohrer 9/27
Being in the limelight goes back to the days before
Michael Street 9/24 electricity when theater stage managers heated lime
to produce a glowing flame that worked as a spotlight.
Paul Vandyke 9/21 Thus, being in the spotlight, or being the center of at-
tention, became known as being in the limelight.
Donna Viers 9/5
The expression being on cloud nine comes from
James Webb 9/14 the U.S. Weather Bureau's cloud-rating system. Nine
was the rating for the highest clouds. Hence, a person
Randy Wilson 9/11 who is high on life, or as happy as one can possibly
be, is said to be on cloud nine.

FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS

September is Family Health and Fitness Month, which makes this the perfect time to get out and
enjoy some healthful recreation with your loved ones. Set aside a little time each week to exercise
with your family. Ride bikes together. Go for a hike. Go bowling, or play tennis. Play basketball or
field a family softball team. It doesn’t matter what you do, really. The point is just to get some exer-
cise, encourage your kids to get involved in fitness, and have a good time.