10/29/09 - City Council Newsletter

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Because the employees already have extensive medical training (all are full-fledged paramedics), the 13-week training will focus on fire suppression and rescue skills as well as physical conditioning. Only those candidates who meet the full slate of requirements for regular firefighter duty will be placed on the line. The City Council will be provided with updates as the special academy progresses. For more information, please contact Fire & EMS Training Chief Joe Zaludek at 682-7103. Climate and Energy Public Forums Continue Community members are invited to join a public forum on Thursday food andagriculture evening, November 5, to discuss issues as part of the public process supporting the Community Climate & Energy Action Plan. The forum is scheduled for 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the meeting rooms at EWEB, 500 East 4th Avenue. It’s one of six topic- forums scheduled this fall and through March 2010. In early October, more than 60participants attended a public forum on buildings and energy, providing critical input on actions which community members, governments, businesses and other organizations can take to better adapt and use to mitigate the impacts of climate change and rising fuel costs. To learn more, visit the Climate & Energy Action plan at www.sustaineugene.com/eugeneclimate or contact City of Eugene Climate and Energy Action Coordinator Matt McRae at matt.a.mcrae@ci.eugene.or.us or 682-5864. Medicare Info Workshops at Eugene Public Library It's Medicare enrollment time - and because circumstances may have changed since last year, it's recommended that all recipients review and evaluate their coverage. Where can seniors and their adult children find unbiased help? Look to the friendly experts of Lane County Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA), a program of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. SHIBA’s Marilyn Cabrera will lead a free information session at the Eugene Downtown Public Library on Tuesday, November 3, at 2:00 p.m. The session will be repeated on Tuesday, November 10, at 2:00 p.m. SHIBA is available to help recipients select a Medicare prescription drug plan, find out if they are receiving all possible benefits, compare supplemental health insurance policies, review a bill, or file an appeal or complaint. These free information sessions are co-sponsored by the Eugene Public Library, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and SHIBA. For more information, contact the Library at 682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library. City Halloween Events are Fun for Young and Old Alike For the wee ones, Recreation Services’ Youth and Family Program is holding the Boooo Barn for ages 1 - 11, on October 30, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Petersen Barn Community Center. The free event includes games, fall crafts and, more. Recreation’s Aquatics Program presents a Spooky Splash Dance for middle school students featuring dancing with a live D.J. and swimming in the pool. The event is from 7:45 - 9:45 p.m., October 30, at Echo Hollow Pool. Prizes will be awarded for best costume. The cost is $3 per person. Adults, age 50 and older, will enjoy a bewitching and delicious Halloween lunch on October 29, 11:59 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Petersen Barn Community Center. Presented by Recreation’s Adult and Senior Program, the event includes “scary, scary” stories and prizes awarded for the most creative attire. The cost is $5. For more information about these events, contact Craig Smith at 682-5334. Busting Immigration Myths EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 October 29, 2009