Peter Ancelli
Truck Driver
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[Peter Ancelli on a recent day in Pittsford]
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Hometown:
Grew up in Western, MA. Currently lives in Cambridge, NY.
Favorite Food:
Porterhouse 1.5 inch thick steak with a pint of ice cream for dessert.
CB Handle:
Uncle Petee. In my early days, it was Wee Bear (little bear) - my buddies named me.
Hobbies:
I love to hunt bear and deer, and love being outdoors with the animals.
Likes:
I own a fishing camp 3 miles off the road in Long Lake, NY, where I spend a lot of time in the summer and fall.
Unique Habits:
I normally wake up around 11 pm and go to bed around 5 pm. I'm still a night hawk and love those hours.
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Work Life:
I'm a retired teamster, and worked as a teamster from 1975-2015 as a union freight hauler working nights/weekends/holidays. My average work week always varied. My teamster union worked on a 2-hour call at all times. I was called anytime and could be sent out for up to 5 days, 364 days a year with a 2-hour notice. I loved the work.
I'm thankful for cellphones and bluetooth, as talking to my buddies kept me awake all night at the end of my career!
Favorite Part of Job:
I enjoy driving and didn't want to give it up so I haul sludge for Casella out of Saratoga.
Cool Fact:
I have driven about 4,000,000 miles with nothing more than a fender bender.
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Project Highlight: Salisbury Landfill
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We began work on the Salisbury Landfill project in September, 2019 and finished up on June 5, 2020.
The team, led by Charlie Wadleigh and Jeff Chase, did a great job closing and capping the last unlined landfill in Vermont, with our transportation division trucking in over 27,000 yards of tailings and compost for the cap!
It was a great experience - for both Casella Construction and the Town of Salisbury, and we were happy we could help them move forward with this long-overdue project.
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[
Transportation division delivering tailings for the landfill cap]
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[
Salisbury Landfill officially shut down on September 1, 2019]
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[
Project nearing completion]
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Check out
this article
by the Addison Independent about the project, and
click here
to watch a quick video of the project in progress.
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Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses:
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- Sweating
- Pale, ashen or moist skin
- Muscle cramps (especially for those working or exercising outdoors in high temperatures)
- Fatigue, weakness or exhaustion
- Headache, dizziness or fainting
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid heart rate
Uncontrolled heat exhaustion can evolve into heat stroke, so make sure to treat victims quickly:
- Move victims to a shaded or air-conditioned area
- Give water or other cool, nonalcoholic beverages
- Apply wet towels, or have victims take a cool shower
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Seek medical help immediately if someone is suffering from heat stroke. Signs include:
- Body temperature above 103 degrees
- Skin that is flushed, dry and hot to the touch; sweating has usually stopped
- Rapid breathing
- Headache, dizziness, confusion or other signs of altered mental status
- Irrational or belligerent behavior
- Convulsions or unresponsiveness
Immediately take action:
- Call 911
- Move the victim to a cool place
- Remove unnecessary clothing
- Immediately cool the victim, preferably by immersing up to the neck in cold water (with the help of a second rescuer)
- If immersion in cold water is not possible, place the victim in a cold shower or move to a cool area and cover as much of the body as possible with cold, wet towels
- Keep cooling until body temperature drops to 101 degrees
- Monitor the victim's breathing and be ready to give CPR if needed
DO NOT:
- Force the victim to drink liquids
- Apply rubbing alcohol to the skin
- Allow victims to take pain relievers or salt tablets
- Air conditioning is the best way to cool off
- Drink fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty, and avoid alcohol
- Wear loose, lightweight clothing and a hat
- Replace salt lost from sweating by drinking fruit juice or sports drinks
- Avoid spending time outdoors during the hottest part of the day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wear sunscreen; sunburn affects the body's ability to cool itself
- Pace yourself when you run or otherwise exert your body
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- Working shorter shifts until you have adjusted to the heat
- Staying hydrated and drinking before you get thirsty
- Watch out for co-workers exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke
- Take time to rest and cool down
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Preventative Maintenance:
It's important to know more than just how to start and run machinery
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When is it time for air filter maintenance?
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The recent dry weather and dust may be having an impact on your equipment. Performing simple maintenance tasks can ensure you get the optimum use out of your machinery.
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Check out
this short video
from Caterpillar Maintenance for the best way to keep your air filters in great shape.
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Check out the jobsite photo submissions of the week!
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Vote for your favorite
jobsite photo below
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Coventry Fun
[submitted by Pamela Brown]
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Clarendon Quarry
[submitted by Thad Omand]
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View from the Road: At a Busy Bennington Intersection
[submitted by Jeff Chase]
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Clarendon Quarry
[submitted by Dan Caputo]
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Which photo is your favorite?
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Clarendon Quarry (Thad Omand)
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Bennington View from the Road
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Clarendon Quarry (Dan Caputo)
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Thanks to everyone who voted last week.
Don't forget to submit your own jobsite photos!
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Last Week's Photo of the Week
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Clarendon Quarry
[submitted by Dan Caputo]
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DO YOU HAVE ANY WORK PHOTOS?
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We can't wait to see them!
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While we still need to remain diligent about safety precautions as our communities transition into phased re-openings, we also want to hear about what you and your family are up to, and how you enjoy spending your time.
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Drinking and Driving
L to R: Will Casella, Ryan Casella, and John Casella III
(submitted by John Casella II)
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Summer Garden
(submitted by Melissa Coltey)
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How are you spending your time? Share your photos
here
!
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Which section of the newsletter is your favorite?
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Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
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Casella Construction in the Community News/Photos
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WE ARE
HIRING!
Do you know someone who could make a positive difference on our
team
?
Please ask your most talented contacts to apply!
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And let's not forget the thank you.
If someone you recommend is hired and stays with us at least 90 days, we will thank you with a
$250 referral bonus
in your check! (Just make sure they mention your name in their online application. Click
here
for details.)
Contact Melissa Coltey for details and with recommendations at
[email protected]
or (802) 774-1375.
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DID YOU MISS ONE?
Click below to see what you missed:
In the Trenches
What's Your Handle, Driver?
Getting to Know John Wallek and Melissa's Mask Tip
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Casella Construction, Inc.
Phone (802) 773-0052
Fax (802) 747-7992
www.casellainc.com
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