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volunteers together again. Several businesses donated materials and funding, enabling crews of volunteers and parks <br /> staff to build the storage facility and over 1,000 linear feet of walkways and clean-up the playground, tree wells and picnic <br /> areas. <br /> "Working with the Trainsong Neighbors group to improve their park has been a very rewarding experience," says Parks <br /> Planner Carolyn Weiss. "The neighborhood and the larger community stepped up to help make park improvements that <br /> neighborhood kids will enjoy for years." For more information about this project, contact Weiss at 682-4914. <br /> Airport Pilot Project Assists Corporate Aircraft During Foggy Conditions <br /> The first annual low-visibility operations briefing for Eugene-based corporate aircraft operators was conducted by airport <br /> staff in mid-October. Participation in the briefing allows corporate aircraft operators to taxi their aircraft on ramps and <br /> taxiways during foggy conditions when FAA tower personnel are unable to maintain visual contact with the aircraft. <br /> Operators who do not attend this training are required to follow an airport escort vehicle to the runway during low-visibility <br /> conditions. <br /> Six airports in the northwest have FAA-approved low-visibility plans, and Eugene's corporate aircraft operator briefing <br /> program has been designated by the FAA as a pilot project. For more information, contact Airport Operations Supervisor <br /> Mike Coontz, at 682-5044. <br /> New Equipment, Training Can Help Staff Respond to Cardiac Arrest at Eugene Airport <br /> The Eugene Airport continues to investigate ways to provide a safe, comfortable traveling experience for passengers and <br /> their families and friends. Most recently, improvements in the terminal included the installation of two automated external <br /> defibrillators (AEDS), one in the lobby and one in the A gate area. Staff has been trained in the correct protocol for use of <br /> this equipment. <br /> It is estimated that nearly 1,000 Americans die every day from sudden cardiac death, and medical organizations believe <br /> that about a quarter of these deaths could be avoided by providing treatment with an AED during the first few minutes of a <br /> cardiac arrest. While these units are not currently mandatory, Eugene is proud to join the list of airports that have <br /> installed this life-saving equipment. For more information, contact Airport Office Supervisor Diana Bell, at 682-8351. <br /> 55th Anniversary of the Declaration of International Human Rights Celebration <br /> The Eugene Human Rights Commission, the Lane County Human Rights Advisory Committee and City of Springfield <br /> invite you to join them on Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Serbu Juvenile Justice Center, 2727 Martin <br /> Luther King, Jr. Blvd., for an event celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Declaration of International Human Rights. <br /> Awards will be presented by the Eugene Human Rights Commission, the Lane County Human Rights Advisory <br /> Committee and the City of Springfield to city and county employees or work groups that have demonstrated a <br /> commitment to human rights and worked to make this community more inclusive,just, and supportive for diversity. The <br /> recipient for the City of Eugene is Melissa Pearson, who is retiring after 15 years with Human Resources. Lane County's <br /> recipient is Deputy Jay L. Standard, and the City of Springfield's recipient is Chief Jerry Smith. The awards will be <br /> presented by Eugene Human Rights Commission Chair Sara Rich, Lane County Commissioner Bobby Green and <br /> Springfield City Manager Mike Kelly. For additional information, please contact Human Rights staff at 682-5177. <br /> EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 <br /> December 5,2003 <br />