Milestones:

Ken Knowlton is the new Road Agent in Franco­nia .

The Town of Nelson has joined Mutual Aid.

Donna Nelson, Maurice Nelson’s wife (Pike Industries) passed away in October 2003.

Walter Norris is the new Road Agent in Pem­broke.

Brian Sullivan is the new Public Works Director in Franklin .

Websites:

UNH T2 Center: http://www.t2.unh.edu

NH 511 (Traveler) Information System http://www.nh.gov/dot/511/

Crash Experience Warrant for Traffic Signals http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1974

Forester publications http://www.forester.net/index.html

Winter 2003

What on Snow Plowing Nights

            As Road Business readers know, highway department crews often battle snow and sleet through many nights. Recent research on sleep dep­rivation reveals ways to lessen the effects of sleep loss. One set of findings suggests what people eat will help.

            During nighttime hours, the body slows down. It does not want to digest most other fast foods. Greasy, heavy protein foods bring on sleep! Opera­tors can still enjoy eating with well-balanced meals and snacks. Such meals are compatible with a slower, nighttime digestive system.

Main Meal Before Night Work.

·           Light protein foods—chicken, turkey, fish, cooked beans and peas.

·           Low-fat foods only.

·           Vegetables, fruits, breads, past and/or potatoes.

·           Low-fat or skim milk, cheeses, and yogurt.

Meals During Breaks

·           Soup and salad

·           Soup and a light sandwich

·           Light protein foods and vegetables.

Snacks Before and During Work.

·           Low-fat dairy products.

·           Fruit, popcorn, cereal, plain cookies, and/or baked crackers.

            Coffee and tea contain caffeine, and smoking and chewing tobacco contain nicotine. Initally these are stimulants but soon become depressants; they make the heat beat slower. CUT BACK.

Reprinted from Road Business, Fall 1994