https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/3ee3df316fe2b4616810bfcc89741f6f.pdf ff91d60641b2f36936ec037837ea174e PDF Text Text . CITY CHATTER Vol. 1 No. 7 'The Voice of Thornton Em.e.!.£yees' Dec. 152 1972 A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EACH AND EVERY READER ********************************************************************-k-k**************. The paper has a wi~h for each department in our City for the coming year and we hope that at least a small portion of each wish comes true. OUR WISHES ARE: FOR MR. CASTRODALE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL A year when all departments run smoothly A year with enough money FOR DATA PROCESSING to do everything that needs to be done and time to do it well, a city so well run that your constituents have nothing to complain about and a city with no problems. A year when FOR THE PAPER and the Council agrees with you on every thing. machines never break down, cardn never jam, and programs that per-: form the iCTpossible. And Mary Kay busy and never hungry. year when we receive at least one news item for the paper from each department each month. A FOR THE ~lETER DEPARTMENT FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT year of meters that never get stuck or leak and a quiet phone so they can get on with other work. A year of no snow on our streets and definately no chuck (or chick) holes in the summer. A FOR THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS A year when some magical way is found, to come up ,vith fast answers to the many problems employees keep coming up with. A year when water never gets salty and full tanks at all times. FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR TtlE BUILDING DEPARTMENT \ year of citizens obeying the law and getting along with each other and for the dispatchers, quiet phones and radio& A year when every person, citizen or builder, found out the rules and.follows them, right down to the letter in building or remodeling. ~OR THE METER READERS FOR THE WATF;_R AND SEWER MAINTENANCE DEPT. A year in which all water meters in the system are put on remote read, no dogs, ~nd transportation that never fails. A year when water lines never break sewer lines never clog. and �FOR THE UTILITY OFFICE FOR THE CITY SHOPS A year when customers pay their bills on year of vehicles that continued to operate beautifully with only routine maintenance or maybe all new vehicles. time and have no complaints. A FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FOR THE PARK DEPARTMENT A year when they find a way to do three things at once and one in which contractors and developers don't have to be reminded. A year of green grass that never needs mowing, sprinklers that never break and no litter. FOR THE UTILITY ADMINISTRATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF A year of no problems and lots of water. For Cel, quiet days and time to type the stencils for the paper. A FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT FOR JOE year when no neighbors messy year round and meet the growth A year when floors stayed clean in wet, messy weather, no dust, and fellow employees who didn't complain about running out of paper towels or cups. A one complains ~bout the trash, 70° temperatures a new truck on order to of the City. year when citizens, employees and the boss find you're doing such a great job there is no way to improve on anything. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT A year A when contractors and citizens don't ask for things they can't have and to be able to be one step ahead of what is needed at all times. full year of fire trucks and ambulances idle, a bountiful garden and good food on the stove. FOR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT A beautiful year of fun for everyone. FOR SANDY CHRISTENSEN-ELAINE STOCKTON-SHERRY MEIER Time in their busy days for all the work they do in getting the paper out to you. Jished for Penny by All of City Hall Wished For Bob Gorsline Voters who register on time. Snow on the ski slopes 12 months a year. ~ished for Smitty by the Meter Readers For Evelyn By Everyone 'rhat Smitty may finally be lucky enough :o have a reliable means of transportation for his P.A.L. program. Phones that ring one at a time and that the person they want is always in. k"'k*-tri<-!(*"i'\"1(-,'r*·k*·k**in'(*·k*·k**"'k**"i'(****"k-;'r1rl,***'': ;~****************.,~**"'k*i<"i'r************-1'*** �E~..PLOYEE OF THE MONTH A thousand apologies for the delay in naming our first Employee of the Month. At long last, however, we do have a number of nominations from various departments. One of the following employees will be selected as the City's first-ever Employee of the Month. Announcement and awa rd will be made at the December 26th City Council session. Bob Carman Jim Smith Lynn Rotz Beverly Lane Bob Wilson Personnel Director ;:... ;,... ·.l.. /.. ·.,\ -;.',.·•.,'.."';,\-'A··A·;,\: ·.,\··.,\-W·.,'·•"k ,t,.--,t--,\··;'.. -,\-~t- ..t ...~A··A·;.'.; :.'..·;\.·;.\;~'..-~/~ ...l.. ;\--·,t.·,\:,',.·-..t--.,'<..\·],·•'•: :.t-,'....A;,~.-•..-).-~1.,·,~'>'-'"')\·.-'(--:.'..·;;t,;-;~,t·~-~\-;~;~,i--A-k,t·*,'-. "'A'-;,t',t ~ ,t .-i·Xc ;;\ -.,t A ~t-;.t--:.A -'··•\ ;.t :A· VACATION TH1E DON'T MISS THIS OFFER Have you noticed how the Holiday Season seems to bring on vacations? Sherry Meier and her 3 sons will fly to Iowa on Dec. 22nd to spend Christmas with her parents. Sherry is hoping for several things this Christmas. That the cast will be off before she goes home and that while she is there her mother fixes some of her favorite food, like fried potatoes. Russell Stover Candies has offered City Employees a discount on boxes of candy and fruit cake if ordered in quantity. These are Stover's regular boxes that may be bought in stores and savings of from 50 cents to over a dollar may be realized. Candy is available in 1 to 5 pound boxes. In order to take advantage of this offer we need to order as a group at least 48 pounds. Terry Cole has a complete brochure on this offer along with a price list but please see him as soon as possible because Christmas is about here. Genevieve Shake will be flying to where it is warm for the holiday for a vacation in sunny California. She will l~ave Denver on the 22nd of Dec. and re~urn on the 27th of Dec. *·k- ;'(**";'(;'(··k*,'t****·k*·k**"k***--;'c·k****·k**i,*"'':**;'c;'c* Among those that we have heard are 1lso taking a few days vacation as one rear ends and the new one begins are the "allowing employees: Ed Conrad, Nolis :hatman, Lamar Whitney, Joe Apricio, ·erry Groothuis, Charles Rickey, and ,ick Gillespie. Whether at work or enjoying so:ne well •arned leisure, hope this Holiday Season s the best ever. '"*··k·ki,-;~·k ..k·k-;';;'<·l.;·k;'.;·k··k*·k·/..··k·:k "k;'ck;'<··k"k"•k,'<;"··k*.,~'>~--k,':;'ck,~·k WELCOME We want to welcome the following new nployees and hope that you will all get ~ know them very soon. Bob Donaldson------Utility Dept. Bob Martin---------Police Dept. '<>'<>'<~~l?*~~iw~*!~~i<*****~~li~**~*~t,H>'dddc ????YOU DID WHAT???? We are sorry to report the following accidents this past month. Sherry Meier slipped on her kitchen floor prior to coming to work and broke her wrist. We understand that after getting to work she tried to convince our Fire Dept. that all she had done was to sprain her wrist and all she needed was simple first-aid. It was checked and the results---one cast on one broken wrist. How was that crow you ate, Sherry? Alex Lopez had the misfortune to fall and injure his kneecap while at work and ended up spending some time in the hospital. He is now at home, but won't be back at work for a while. Hope those casts are off soon and become a memory of the past. *·k-J,--;'(*** .k*-,'(*****''(***;'(*-!:,'<***''c**''(*****i(**;~* �BITS l1ND PIECES SAD NEWS Did you hear Bob Gorsline say he had been around the Utility for 9 years on December 9th? Have you noticed the new head phone that Evelyn is using? Did you know Terry Cole is working on being a detective? He tracks down food. Did you know 'Snow' is a four letter word? This has been brought. to the attention of Bob Gorsline. Did you know that some employees live 2 weeks ahead of their horoscopes? Nice to know that what you have done was approved by the stars later. Cecilia Schenfeld took a week's vacation to take care of her nephews while her sister had surgery, but won't tell what else she did. Now that the new building is out in back we are all waiting to see the progress inside and to see it occupied. This is the season that brings out all the goodies. Jerry passed on some candy to the gals in the office, Cel brought in some home made fudge and Bob G. brought a Christmas cake made from a wedding cake. All diets have been forgotten as of now. It is with mixed emotions that we remind you Bob Carman is retiring at the end of this year. We will not try to cover all the reasons that Bob will be missed by both the City and f e Ll.otc employees, enough to say that all who know and work ,-Jith him wish him the best things in life and time to enjoy them. ''k*--Jc-/t:.'"'i;1';"'/\"/.;"'i'r:;'r:1'ck;"(*,~1.;··k;'<*;';;';··k·Jck-k·k*;,l:-lcl,;·-/c,k*')'-(1'-.*''ck·k-;,'( HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don't forget to ,•1ish the fol lowing people 'Happy Birthday.' nice -;'(*""''(··k,'rlr:*i;"l,***''ck*·k**··k,'<*;'ck******..\·~·-:.'~->t·~-*-.."-l. ·**-l~ NEWS FROH THE CITY SHOPS We welcome John back after his vacation. We missed him and are glad to have you back, John. Through the month of November we were really given a rude awakening as to what winter has in store this year but managed to survive without too much added trouble. Most of our calls were from the Police Dept. who needed snow tires and chains. Our sincere thanks to the 'fellows' in the Street, Sanitation, and Utilities Departments for their help. With everyone working together we were able to keep the slush and snow from the shop floor (this sometimes becomes rather deep). Also these men helped to keep the equipment 'going'. Byline - Nolis Chatman Don Mewis------------Jan. Don DeRenzo----------Jan. Larry Johnson--------Jan. Robert Donaldson-----Jan. Grace Lindner--------Jan. Lucille Miller-------Jan. Ron Strachan---------Jan. Bill Eberle----------Jan. Danny Moss-----------Jan. 21st 21st 2nd 29th 6th 25th 4th 29th 1st *''(-,~·k·-k-- ;'(*-i"*~--1-:***,,'(**,,\-";'rk*******-;'(*******.,'(*,":*'1( ABSENT WITH LEAVE Conn saxaphone with case. Call Tony Aragon at City Shops for details. John Costello and family left on vacation Nov. 18th and drove to Mankato, Kansas, to visit relatives and also made a short trip to Burlington, Kansas. The Costello family spent Thanksgiving in Edina, Missouri, with relatives and took time while there to drive out to the old farm where John grew up. They returned to Denver just ahead of the big snow storm, glad they went and glad to be back home. --.~•/,.··k~'·•·k1\·-l,*--1..·*--A·-,\-*·k;'.:1~-.J..-,t*'h··k·k1'<·k.,',:il\--4\-;\-',':*··k;\-*"A·.,':--k*·k')\-°X· ·:A.. ,t-~·,\'*~t-*;\-*;\-ii',t-*·:k;\-i\~,t--,~**;\-.,\-,'(*";\-?\--;\--**'\-****,'(,\--*ic-;'( ·k-;';**"*"l~il':*)'-. ·****''<*,'(1'r*,'(-;,~-;'(71'-.*1'<·k""'~,'<;'<i.:****'\-,'r·•/:*-;'<1'<··k FOR SALE �. ATTENTION GALS THTS MONTH'S FAVORITE RECIPE Th i s was passed on to us from a working gal who said that this is what she would like in her stocking on Christmas morning. Terry Jerman received his copy of this recipe from Louise Ludlow (it's a favorite at her house) and Terry suggested we share it with you. Dear Working Homan, Starting January 1st you will earn $25,000 per year. You will be entitled to 4 weeks vacation per year and fully paid health and life insurance. You may hire a secretary and 3 assistants to help you manage your department for which you will have t.h e full responsibility and creative authority. Your work day begins and ends whenever you choose. Take as long as you like for lunch. Your unlimited expense account covers lunches, cocktails, dinner, travel, gifts and entertainment. The corner office with the rosewood desk and wall to wall carpeting is yours redecorate if you wish. Love, Santa The paper would hazard a guess that most men would like this too. ,':i\"'k'"'i',,'f:i,·k*--.''**·k*;',·k"'J~·k-l,·k·-k-;'<-;'f:*--;':·f:·k;'c*;"·k--;',:·k*,'<-;'ck*""k"·k--J, IN CASE YOU FORGOT Keep in mind that effective January 1973 your Social Security will increase. The new schedule calls for 5.5 per cent withholding on earnings up to the amount of $10,800. ,':,'<-lc*--;', ..k·-k""J':*,'-:·k-1:'"k*"'l:,': ..k,'<'i:1':-;':-J:;':·k*··k*****-J;*,':·-k7k-/,-;'c1':* THOUGHTS FROM AN EMPLOYEE If the time some employees spend goofing off was deducted from their vacation time, they would work 12 months a year. Enough said. ,'<****,'c:k**,~k;~*•'<*·k·k*;':"'ki'<,'c·-k****'''n',,'<*·-k**i:--;1r:*"i:,'::* MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM YOUR EMPLOYEE PAPER **-;':·-k1':··k**-lc•k;'cl:***;':*·k*"'k*;'<*1'<,'<**-;'<*"'l:**''<·k·k*·k-;':*,'< POTATO CHIP COOKIES 1 1 1 2 2 cups flour cup shortening cup brown sugar 1/2 t. salt cup white sugar 1 t. soda 1 t. vanilla eggs 2 cups crushed potato chips Cream together first 4 ingredients. Add vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Add crushed potato chips. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes at 350°. '".\-;'c*;'ck;'..*">'cl:··k*·i'c;';--/~-A.·;'n\··l<'/-:*"J'..··l,;*~'..~'.,:~i.-"-..\-A-~!;*·;).d'..···lcA·A-***-;,'.;* FOR SALE 2 pairs of Cross-Country Skis- Each consists of a set of bindings, shoes and poles. Must try boot for fit. Shoes are Ski Mountaineering Brand. Asking $50 for each pair. Call Mary at the Utilities Office or call her at home, 452-8722. One set of men's golf clubs. 4-Ram Woods (1, 3, 4 & 5). 2 thru 9 irons-Macgregor Tourney. Set includes a putter and set of head covers and an excellent vinyl bag. Asking $50. Contact Mary Bodine at the Utility Office or call 452-8722. One set of men's gold clubs. 3 woods,Ben Hogan (1, 3 & 4) 2 through 9 irons First Flight 'Golden Eagel'. Set includes 2 wedges, 1 putter, head covers and 'Sunday' bag. Asking $35. Call Mary Bodine at the Utilities Office or call her at home, 452-8722. *-;~*****-;':"k-;':**-;':i:"'Jh'(**-;'(*-;'(*..,'r**"k**;'(***;':** ..k·..':-;":-;':* IT WILL BE A LONG TIME BETWEEN The next issue of our City paper will be published on January 26th. Hope you have a nice holiday. ·k,'.:*****-;'(.k*;':-;'r*****-.,'.:*-;':*********-;,"(**-;~*****-ki. �. ,. This Month's Safety Tip Holiday Humbugs "Bah! Humbug: Just about everybody remembers Old Scrooge's sentiment about the holidays. But then a visit f rom the Ghosts of Christmas PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE soon convinced him that the season truly was a time of joy and giving; a time to gather with family around the hearth; a time for extending good wishes and raising a glass of cheer with friends. CHRISTMAS PRESENT 'WARNS: :-Ioliday drinking is humbug unless you use common sense. .Follow the rule of one-for-one, especially if you are going to drive. That is, allow just one drink an hour or one hour before driving for each drink. Your body needs that much time to eliminate the alcohol in one drick. .If you're hosting a party, close the bar early. Serve coffee ... it twn't !=:obcr guests up but it gains time they need before safely taking the wheel. .Persuade a guest that has had too much to drink to let someone else drive him home . If you're driving, be on the look out for celebrating pedestrians. CHRISTMAS PRESENT w~\RNS: Christmas decorations are humbug unless selected and used with care . . Check tree lights carefully for worn insulation or loose sockets. Look for the Underwriters Laboratories seal when you buy new ones. .Keep natural trees in water and well away from fireplace and radiator. . Trim the tree and your house with decorations that won't burn. .Use an off-tree spot to illuminate metallic trees. Never string lights on them! You could be electrocuted . Never burn evergreens or gift wrapping in the fireplace. CHRISTMAS FUTURE SEES: Many wonderful Christmas holidays in the years to come for you and your loved ones . But only if you avoid the holiday humbugs: . Use common sense about holiday drinking. Never drive while under the influence of alcohol. . Keep fire hazards in mind when decorating your home. . Get your car ready for winter and drive with extra care in holiday traffic . . Toys and gifts should be selected with safety in mind . MERRY CHRISTI-fAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM YOUR ACTING SAFETY DIRECTOR, Devere King 61:-;,':"';';-;,'(-;,':·k*"'k··k··k·k;'ck*-;,';-;'(·k-;,':~:-;,'c;'c:k,~-k-;'-.-..'.;-;'.:·k;'<?'cl.:-;,'<-l..-k1\·-;,';-,'-..·k1?,n.~-;~*;t--·k1'-.:">~-,t--..t---,t---:.\-;':-k,\-**'!.','°*''<-,t--,t',\-·k-,\-;\--;'.;~***'\-·>'T:-;\---,'c;'<***''k-;,~-;,'(*#~";~ A GOOD EVENING TIME TO RELAX A number of City Employees and their guests enjoyed dinner and dancing at Sperry's Inn on December 8th and a good time was had by all. Keith McLain and family spent 6 days in Missouri while on vacation visiting relatives and just relaxing. Sounds nice doesn't it? ··k-:,';;\:-l"··k--lck**·k·ki,,'<-..'c';,'..·1',*''.:''(''<·k·k,'.;-;,';*·k.,'<-;'.:··k;'<""i"''c?'~·k'i'rk·k;'r·k ,'(-:,'(;'r(·k*,';*-,~**'\-;'rk~'(**'"k*** ..k-;'(***?\-*****-1(*-;":;':****-i(- �. EMPLOYEE ATTITUDE SURVEY A couple of months ago, we attached an Employee Attitude Survey to the City Newsletter and 2sked you to take a few minutes and complete it. Frankly, response was less than overwhelming. Out of 129 employees, a tot?.l of only 29 completed and return~d the survey. I don't feel that t h I s was enough to give us an overall view of what all our employees in the City think. However, for what its worth, I will summarize the general trends of those people who did reply. (1) Werking Conditions - The majority opinion on working conditions were that they were below average. Particularly mentioned were crowded conditions. Hopefully, these will be somewhat improved as the new trailer in back of City Hall is utilized and as our new Shop area is completed next year. (2) Ho~~rs of Work - The vast majority of employees felt that the hours of work were fine. (3) Supervision - While most employees felt that their supe~visor treated them fairly, did not play favorites; and handled complaints well, they gave their supervisors low ratings on letting them know uhere they stand and giving credit for a job well done. There also appeared to be some confusion as to getting orders from too many people . (4) Pay - Employees generally think that pay same or somewhat lower than other Cities At the same time, the majority felt that offered a job e l sewhe r e at the same rate they would not be interested. (5) Opportunity - Opinion here varies quite a bit. Most of the Public Safety employees felt that their opportunity for advancement was quite good. Other departmeuts in tb.e City felt that opportunity for advancement ·was poor. is in if of about the the area. they were pay, that I wish to exoress my appreciation to those of you who did participate in the survey. On the basis of such surveys as these, management can make deterwinations as to priority areas of concern. You can expect to see more o~ these in the near future. I hope that more cf you will take the time to participate. • Bob Wilson Personnel Virector � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource City Chatter, the Voice of Thornton Employees Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain: <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1972-1982 Subject The topic of the resource Municipal officials and employees--Colorado--Thornton Newsletters Description An account of the resource Drafts and published volumes of City Chatter, a newsletter by and for city employees. 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