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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and sometimes referred to as MLK Day) is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.  It is observed on the third Monday of January each year.  King’s actual date of birth was January 15, 1929.  King was an American Christian minister and the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.  The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his assassination on April 4, 1968.  President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed three years later.  At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays.  It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.

Source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

Warning or Advisory?

Which is it and what does it mean?  As the temperature drops and precipitation looms in the forecast, phrases such as “winter storm warning” and “winter weather advisory” are used regularly.

Winter weather that impacts public safety and transportation — such as snow, sleet, ice — typically occurs between Oct. 14 and April 14, the National Weather Service says, and meteorologists’ alerts before storms inform the public of any danger.

So, what’s the difference between a warning, an advisory and a watch?

Source:  https://www.foxnews.com/us/winter-storm-warning-weather-advisory-difference-forecast-advisory

Safety Starts with Awareness!

Are you aware of the most frequent safety issues found in construction?

The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. OSHA publishes this list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards addressed in these and other standards before OSHA shows up. Far too many preventable injuries and illnesses occur in the workplace.

“Gone Fishin’!”

Fishing on the job! Last August, we made a post featuring our Goodale Park Fountain project.  On December 31, 2019, The Columbus Dispatch printed the picture and caption below that shows Righter employee Ben “Butch” Sullivan temporarily moving fish from the pond at Goodale Park to Franklin Park while renovations to the Goodale fountain are made.

Happy World Introvert Day!

You may not be aware that every January 2nd since 2011 has been World Introvert Day.  It is an opportunity for people worldwide to better understand and appreciate introverts.  World Introvert Day started when psychologist and author Felicitas Heyne published a blog post calling for a day for the quiet ones we may work and live with.

Let’s face it: introverts are a misunderstood minority.  We live in an extrovert world and introverts often appear to be arrogant and strange.  Which they aren’t.  Introverts just work differently.  And let’s not forget that although introverts might be a minority, they are a majority in the gifted population.  Most famous scientists, philosophers, artists and thinkers are introverted.  Introverts shape the world we live in.  But they also have to face specific health risks, job-related problems and often difficult relationships.

Let’s take a moment on January 2nd to think about what it means to be an introvert. A better understanding of introversion may lead to a better world.

(adapted from www.introvertday.org)

Happy New Year from The Righter Company

Wishing you a new year rich with the blessings of love, joy, warmth, and laughter.

Merry Christmas from The Righter Company

Wishing you the gifts of peace, hope, love, joy and health during this holiday season and in the coming year.

O-H!

I-O!  Let’s cheer our team on to another victory on December 28th as they face Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl!

Righter Continues The Tradition of Giving

Since 2001, Righter employees have donated over a Ton of food to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.  Employees are asked to bring their donation to the annual Christmas party in the shop.  The food is then delivered by Righter staff.  Righter continues to join the fight against hunger in Central Ohio.  Thank you to all of the Righter Team for their generosity!

Party Time!

On Friday, December 13, 2019, Righter employees gathered to celebrate the upcoming Christmas holiday.  As in past years, there was lunch, games, prizes, gifts, safety and service awards!  City BBQ catered it for a second straight year and no one went away hungry!  Significant others were invited and we were pleased to have those who came.  Another special guest, Magician Phil Hoffman, was in attendance.  He amazed the entire group with card tricks & magic and he also performed for smaller groups while we were in-between activities.  Years of Service awards were given to Brandon Lowery (15), Dwayne McVey (5) and Ben Sullivan (5).  Brad Guiniling, not pictured, also received a 5-year service award.  Righter is thankful for all its employees and wishes each one a safe and happy holiday season with their families.

Watch Through the Years, a video of pictures taken at our employee Christmas parties from 2000 through 2018.