Depression Screening Day, October 8, 2009

October 8 has been designated as “Depression Screening Day.” Clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 19 million American adults each year. Like screenings for other illnesses, depression screenings should be a routine part of healthcare. For a link to a free online depression screening, go to ERC’s website at http://www.erc-eap.com/ and click on the links under “Featured Topics.” Additional information about depression is available on our website under “Self-Help Resources” – “ERC Library” (or use this direct link: Employee Resource Center > Depression).

Depression ranks among the top three workplace problems for employee assistance professionals, following only family crisis and stress. There is no reason to suffer with this disorder. Help is available through your EAP. Please call us at 1-800-222-8590 for a confidential assessment.

Healthsmart September/October Newsletter

The September/October Healthsmart newsletter has been added to the Web site. Learn about being an effective parent, the H1N1 virus and choosing the most effective hand sanitizer. Check it out.

Valley Transit Special Fares For License To Cruise & Octoberfest

Think outside the car. Leave the traffic and parking hassles behind and ride Valley Transit to License to Cruise and Octoberfest.

License to Cruise (Friday, Sept. 25) - RIDE FREE on all routes starting at 3:45 p.m. courtesy of Teamsters Local 662.

Octoberfest (Saturday, Sept. 26) - RIDE FOR ONLY 25¢ all day on all routes and from Park & Ride locations.

Seasonal Flu Shots

The Health Department will be offering seasonal flu shots to elected officials, city employees, spouses and children (children must be 9 years of age or older). Please see the flyer for additional information.

APL Logo Items Available

Here's your chance to order APL logo clothing and totes. Anyone interested in placing an order should turn in the order form and payment to Maureen Ward no later than October 1. Please make sure to add 5% sales tax to the total order.

Reid Golf Course Fall Rates and Specials

Attached please find Reid Golf Course Fall Rates and Specials.

September Edition of Bits & Bytes

Technology Services is happy to once again invite you to read their newest issue of "Bits & Bytes". This issue contains links and codes to discounts available from Microsoft and Dell. The newsletter is intended to provide some quick tips on using our technology tools as well as keep you informed about changes in progress or being planned that may affect your use of the City's computer network. You can also find the latest Intranet edition under Documents/Departmental/Technology Services.

Roof Repair on City Hall

The roofing project at City Hall will proceed starting on Tuesday, September 8th. There will be a crane set up on Appleton Street thru the completion of this job so traffic will be interesting. Any concerns feel free to contact Eric at Pfefferle Management (920) 470-2590.

Valley Transit DayPass Special Promotion

From September 1 - 30, Valley Transit is offering the DayPass at a special price. For only $4.00, you can get an ENTIRE DAY of unlimited bus rides. If you haven't ridden Valley Transit in awhile, there's never been a better time to take a bus ride. Please see the attached flyer for a fun list of DayPass excursion ideas for you and your friends and family. To make riding the bus even easier, visit our website at at www.myvalleytransit.com and let Google plan your bus trip. Think outside the car . . . ride Valley Transit.

Office 2007 Training Offered

Would you like to learn more about the new features in Word, Excel and Power Point. Check out the classes being offered in these programs through Outagamie County on the training calendar.