City of Perry employees from all departments gathered at the fire station Wednesday for the 3^rd annual Safety and Employee Appreciation Day.

The three hour event started with a welcome by Mayor Jay Pattee, followed by an update on workman’s compensation claims for the year.

Representatives from the Iowa Municipalities Workers’ Compensation Association then presented on work place safety, followed by an employee recognition ceremony.

Hy-Vee then served lunch for all in attendance, followed by a proper lifting demonstration from Clint Lutterma

n with 21^st Century Rehab and an emergency first aid presentation from Dallas County Emerge

ncy Medical Services Director Mike Thomason.

From left to right:
Billy Annear, Garbage Department, 20 years
Corey Eastman, City Clerk, 5 years
Sergeant Jim Archer, Police Department, 15 years
Jose Arceo, Street Department, 15 years
Matt Gilmore, Water Department, 5 years
Ron Owens, Cemetery Department, 5 years
Maritza Saldana, Water Department, 5 years
Pam Ballard, Water Department, 15 years
Jeff Hix, Water Department, 20 years
Mary Murphy, Library Director, 5 years
Brian Eiteman, Recycle Department, 15 years
Richard Marriott, Parks Department, 5 years
James Moreland, Fire Department, 5 years

Not pictured:
Randy Tarlton, Perry Municipal Airport, 40 years
Phil Stone, City Council, 10 years
Charles Schott, City Council, 5 years
Wayne Schuttler, Police Department, 20 years
Mary Vander Naald, Police Department, 15 years
Cherie Hellman, Recreation, 10 years
Mike Landals, Street Department, 10 years
Dan Ruggle, Water Department, 30 years