https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/e87780c8cae0a4b7b8a6911f1af0df89.pdf dbe431b284b2670f59c87bfdc5ec9a3e PDF Text Text - -\rC? Vol. 2 No. 2 -----_/A~ ~ 1--, 'The Voice of Thornton Em.e..!E.Y,ees' JulY..2!.i 1973 EMPLOYEE FAMILY PICNIC Plans for the forth coming Employee Picnic are nearly Chairman Bob Donaldson issued the following report. Location: completed and Committee City Park here in Thornton Date: Sunday - September 9, 1973 Time: 12 Noon to 8 P. M. Activities are scheduled for all ages and include; Softball, Volley Ball, Tugof-War, Horseshoes, Badmitten, Dodge-Ball, Hula Hoop Contest, Sack and Foot Races. A special treat for the small fry will be the appearance of several circus clowns. A special 'Service Awards Ceremony' has been planned for 4:00 P.M. at which a number of employees will be given recognition for their service to the City. All supervisors will soon be distributing a questionmire to employees which you will be asked to complete and return. This will assist us in finalizing details for the picnic and your cooperation in filling it out and returning to your supervisor as quickly as possible would be appreciated. We've ordered 'ideal' weather but just in case someone does a RAIN DANCE and we would experience bad weather, the picnic would be post-poned until September 16th. We will give you the final details on menu and so forth next month but don't forget to reserve this date for the entire family. May we take this opportunity to thank all of those who helped in planning this event and we hope to see YOU there to enjoy it. ****~***--k7::~*7d..-k*~'-k*7drl(**~*7rl:**~-k-k-Jrl:*******~?rl:****~**-!rlrl:**-k-k*****~~-k******~-k NEWS FROM THE TREATMENT PLANT A NEW FEATURE Ernest Hafner is on vacation in Minneapolis, attending the wedding of his daughter, to the man of her choice. Max Nicholls We want to welcome the following new employees and hope that everyone gets to know them. Gary Dietz-------~---Meter Shop Thomas Rhodes--------City Shops Stephen Collinson----Maint. Dept. Daniel Nanio---------Street Dept. Starting this month we are going to do a 'Get To Know' sketch on a Thornton City Employee from time to time, hopefully each month but we won't promise. Every person we come in contact with sees us in a different light. So I decided the best way to write a sketch that really told something about a person would be to ask a number of people to make a short comment on their viewpoint of our 'Get To Know' personality. After this month, we plan to simply put all employees names in the hat and draw one each time we do a sketch. B. Lane ***-iri:*--k-k********~7rl:**~*****-1d,:~******* ****~********~***************~****** **~~***-k-k*****-;d:**~~******"!drl:**-k-k"'ld:* WELCOME �BITS&. PIECES FROM THE POLICE DEPT. The responsibilities of a police dispatcher are, at times, overwhelilling. She has never been on patrol as the officers are, but at all times she attempts to imagine herself in the patrol unit and in the same situation as her officers. She does this simultaneously with anywhere from 2 to 6 men on the street and at the same time is answering and ever-ringing telephone, answering questions and dispatching calls to the officers on the street. She soothes the irate citizen and calms the panic caller needing immediate assistance. Simple requirements for a dispatcher might be summed up with, patience, calmness, cheerfulness, broad shoulders and at least 4 ears and 4 arms. Did you know? Assistant Chief Ron Rotella and Officer Bob Martin participated in the wild horse portion of the Cheyenne Frontier Days. Heard about the dispatcher who had trouble on the way home? An officer went to assist her by giving her a push to start her car. Sounds simple. But Sgt. what we all want to know is why you continued to push after she got it started? The car looks messy with the whole back end bashed in! Just recently we understand that a dispatcher ended up with mud smeared all over her windshield. Now how did that happen? Interesting radio transmissions over heard; An officer was asked his status. 1 His answer, Single! 1 The dispatcher just wanted to know if he was free for a call. And how about the officer whose unit broke down? He wasted no air time, simply stating that his vehicle was D.0. A. Welcome to Muriel Scally, the newest addition to the police dispatch staff. Muriel has had some experience in police work and is doing an exceptional job for our City, even though she is not familar with the area. We all join in saying, 'Welcome aboard.' Dee Hankle Police Dept. Reporter **"k-k*·k*********'·k********·k*--l(**********--k-k******************--k-k*--!<* .-k*************-k1::****** AFTER THE CIRCUS THANKS FOR YOUR HELP I thought you might be interested in the letter received by Walter Kosciw thanking him for his participation in the recent Shrine Circus and I am copying it for you. When I started compiling information on the hours different departments worked I had no idea of how complicated it would become. I ended up with enough material to do an entire paper on the different hours worked. I was forced to condense all hours into a'very brief form but thanks again for all your help. B. Lane Dear Noble Walt! Please accept my thanks and gratitude for all the hard work acd effort you performed at the Circus on behalf of our Temple. ******~k****;'c*************************** THIS IS REALLY SOMETHING You are one of the many loyal members of El Jebel who continually strive to make our Temple better and to help carry on the work of our Hospitals and Burns Centers. We are indebted to you for your help. Sincerely, Ben F. Knudsen Illustrious Potentate *************-:!:*******--;9: ***********--:,~*6k·-k"k--k A new addition and a big asset to our City is the new four wheel drive Ford pickup truck which we've addedd to our other Fire Department equipment. Won't keep you guessing, it carries a drop in water pump, 250 gallons of water, climbs hills and rough terrain and should be the fastest weed attack unit in the area if not in the state. Watch for it operating out of stat ion 4fal, it 's something else. Cy Leiker ******""********"'r******"'k*-1:--k*;'~************* �A BUSY, BUSY SUMMER FOR THE CITY The long-awaited melting of the snows has gotten development into high gear as of the last several months. The East~ glenn Development at 128th and Colorado Boulevard has begun their overlot grading. Houses should be under construction late this summer in this area. The Wood Bros. Development is continuing in high gear. They have purchased property to the northeast of 112th Ave. and Colorado Boulevard and are in the process of doing planning work on this property. The Grange Creek Development by Medema Homes at 112th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard is progressing rapidly with "Swinger" series models open and more than 30 of these homes are sold as of July 6. The "Cosmopolitan" models in this development, which ranges in price from $30,000 to $40,000, will be under construction in the near future with models currently under construction. The Larkspur Mobile Home Park is approaching completion of the facilities south of 110th Avenue and will be ready for occupancy in the very near future. The first phase of the Redwood II Mobile Home Park at 96 Avenue and Pecos has recently been completed and is starting to be occupied. Villages of Yorkshire Apartments at 104th Avenue and Irma Drive are in the final stages of construction and will be ready· for occupancy in the near future as will four-plex condominiums being developed by Wood Bros. The towr,_~ouse units developed by Tannico Corporation at 100th Avenue and Ura Lane should be ready for occupancy in the early fall. The Washington Heights Light Industrial Park is proceeding with development of street improvements. The developers are hoping that an active sales program will provide attractive light industrial uses in this area as soon as these improvements have been completed and the propercy can be shown when in a more attractive state. Future property currently being reviewed by the Planning Commission - City Council include a condominium, apartment and townhouse development being proposed south of the Hillcrest four-plex condominiums at approximately 97th Avenue and Pecos Street and the Huron Acres Planned Unit Development at 96th Avenue and Huron proposed to contain four-plex, townhouse and apartment units. Building permits have been requested for an International House of Pancakes to be located on 104th Avenue west of Washington Street and for a Mr. Steak Restaurant to be located on 104th Avenue just west of Pierce Volkswagen Dealership. American Motors Company has requested rezoning of a parcel lying west of Quivas Street on 104th Avenue to build a major new car sales facility. W. Mon~on, Director of Public Works *********-k-k**~***~*~*~~******irl(--Jrlrl:*****-k-k***********~-1::*********~*********-kk7rl: "ASCET TO GET CHARTER" BILL KNOBELOCH TO LEAVE CITY The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET), will receive their Charter at a special presentation in Denver on August 9th, at which time Bob Donaldson (Engineering Dept.) will be installed as National Director of the newly formed local group. Mr. C. E. Naugle, South Western Regional Vice President from Little Rock, Arkansas, is scheduled to make the presentation of the Charter and Chapter Banner. B. Lane Utility Inspector Bill Knobeloch has resigned his position effective August 17th and plans an extensive tour of Europe with his wife, Linda. During the time Bill has been with the City, he has gained the respect and admiration of coworkers and contractors alike, and he certainly will be missed. We wish him every success in whatever endeavor he follows in the future, and hope he will keep in touch with his many friends here in the City. Bob Donaldson **-k-k~-k'k*****AAAk****************~***~~ ********7ri:****-k-k**~-k*************iri:*7rl:~-k �THE HOURS OUR CITY WORKS Many times as employees, we become so involved in our own individual jobs, that we tend to forget about other departments. Many of us work ·8 to 5, Monday through Friday, but many departments are in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or on call anytime they are needed. When I was compiling the information on this story, I was amazed in finding how many departments cannot take advantage of the well known three day week-end. Granted, persons who must work on a scheduled holiday are paid extra, but money seldom compensates for rest and relaxation. It is easy to see how departments can tend to become clannish since they share mutual problems. The next time you leave your job with the thought of 'Thank heaven for 5 P.M. on Friday' or 'The next two days are mine and I don't have to work', take a minute to think about the employee who is still on duty. I have come up with a list of department hours that I hope is fairly accurate, if I missed something, my apologies. Beverly Lane ***irirlriri<-!ddddrl:-k-Jdd~-A J.. J.. J.. J.. A-A. **-!rl:-!ri:*-k-k-k-kk-k-k J.. J. A ~*-!rl:-J,:-k-k-!rl:-!rl:*-k-!rl:-k-!rl:*-!rl:*-!rl:*-!rl:-!rl:**-!rl:-!rl:*-k-k-k*-!rl: DEPARTMENT HOURS Mr. Castrodale, City Manager and Utility Director Approximately 8 to 5, Monday thru Friday Must attend 2 to 4 evening meetings per week. On call anytime he is needed.· Dept. Heads and Administrative Staff Office hours, 8 to 5, Monday thru Friday Must attend at least one, and sometimes more evening meetings per week. City Hall, Clerical Staff Building Department Utility, Clerical Staff Meter Shop Data Processing Department Department of Public Works Engineering Department City Shops All work 8 to 5, Monday thru Friday Water Treatment The Thornton and Western Hills Treatment Plants and the Softening Plant are. in operation 24 hrs. per day all summer.The Treatment Plants are closed in the winter and the Softening Plant is then manned 24 hrs. a day.All personnel not working shifts, work 8 to 5, subject to call Parks and Recreation Department Permanent staff, 8 to 5, Monday through Friday. Sunnner staff, some start as early as 8:00 A.M. and some start later in the day and work as late as 8:00 P.M. Custodian Comes to work at 4:00 A.M. and leaves at noon, Monday through Friday. Schedule may vary depending on type of cleaning - that: needs - to, be done ; Fire Department Firemen work shifts, 24 hours on duty and 24 hours off duty. They total 288 hours per month, but receive a Kelly Day twice a month. (Ask about the Kelly Day it's quite interesting.) All personnel not on shifts, are technically considered as working from 8 to 5 but subject to call as needed. Meter Readers Sunnner 6:30 to 3:00, Monday thru Friday. Winter ·7:30 to 4:00, Monday thru Friday. Utility Maintenance Department Winter hours, 8 to 5, Monday thru Friday. Night man works 5 P.M. to 1 A.M. Sunnner hours, day shift, same as winter. Night• shift, 5 P.M. on Wednesday thru Sunday. One 5hift covers the others off hours. Police Department The Ordinance Department, Dispatchers, Patrolmen and the Investigative Staff all work shifts. The off and on shift hours vary from group to group and the scheduling gets pretty complicated. All personnel not on shifts, are technically considered as working from 8 to 5 but subject to call as needed. Sanitation Department Hours: 7 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., or when all work scheduled for a particular day is completed. Have New Years Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas off; otherwise work Monday through Friday. Street Denartment Hours: 7: 00 ~~~~ to 3: 30,.__Qn call at all times~ depending on weather. �AROUND OUR CITY GOOD NEWS The model of the recreation buildinglibrary has been on display for sometime in City Hall. It will now.be on display at several businesses throughout the corrnnunity. This is a very exciting project which is long overdue for the citizens of our City. I should think that· the citizens would be very "t ur ned on" about this facility, although very little interest was shown in the public hearings for this use before the Planning Commission and City Council. Any employees who would like additional information on this facility, or whose friends and neighbors in the City would like additional information can contact either my self or Ralph Bender at City Hall. Work is progressing at a rapid rate on the new Thornton Treatment Plant to be located at 86th Avenue immediately west of Thornton City Shops. City Council has recently taken-action to annex this area. The contractor reportedly is ahead of schedule at this point in time. This facility is-very important in the City's growth and development plans and it will be exGiting to follow progress of this project. Construction on Washington has been slowed (!) by the contractor on the Broomfield Water Line and by the lack of material available to our contractor. Base course gravel is being hauled from the gravel pit near Morrison, Colorado, requiring one hour and 35 minutes each direction for the gravel trucks. The pro ject has also felt the pinch of cutbacks in concrete and asphalt availability. The projected date for final completion is now closer to mid-August. The Fire Station at 92nd Avenue and Huron Street has recently been completed as far as the building and concrete work are concerned. Work will now proceed on landscaping and irrigation systems to complement this attractive Fire Station building. Wayne Monson, DirecLor of Public Works Every employee who took time to fill out and return the quescionaire concerning a City blood bank program is being publicly thanked for the concern they have shown for fellow employees. After looking into all the different possible blood donor programs available, and asking the opinion of the employees who responded to the request to Join this volunteer program, it has been decided to follow this plan: The names of all employees who have indicated they would donate blood will be kept on file. If any employee or member of their family need blood, or need its replacement, contact Mr. Wilson. Volunteers will be contacted iwmediately. I personally ~annot give blood, but I could find time to contact friends· or relatives who can give, and arrange for someone to give in my place. I personally think that this is one of the nicest programs the City has offered to set up for employees. It is that old . . . . . . 'Ace Down in the Hole!' You hope you never need it, but comforting to know it is there. Beverly Lane ******************~'-k*********~********* FREE Spayed female tabby cat, Bill Knobeloch, 287-8968 3 yrs; old. ***********~-k***¼-k********-k-k-k'-k*-k-k***"kk** ************'"k-k***-k-k****~-k*****-k7:**~-k*-k-k* THAT'S WHO HE IS For those of you who have been wonder ing about the fellow who has set up his offices in the City Council Chambers, his name is John Bliss. John has offered' his services free to the City for a period of weeks this summer as he works towards his Masters Degree in Public Administration at the University of Colorado. During the period of his internship we have tried to give him an exposure to all facets of City government. To date, John has worked in the areas of personnel, budget, office procedures, landscaping, janitorial, public relations, and a host of other day to day "crises." John's biggest surprise to date has been the amount of activity that our growing City is generating. Of course, we could have told him that before he started. Bob Wilson, Asst. City Manager *****************~-k********************* �GET TO KNOW: CECELIA SCHE NFELD Our first 'Get to Know' sketch is on the person who can best be referred to as Production Manager of ~his paper. Cel types, proofs, cuts stencils and generally gets the final draft of the paper into proper form to be run. Cel came to work for the City in 1968 and is secretary to Gerald Groothuis, Assistant to the Utility Director, secretary for the Engineering Department and is recording secretary for the Water Utility Board, which meets twice a month in the evening. When I enlisted ·Bob Donaldson, our sports writer and roving reporter, to help with this story, I presented him with quite a problem. He has been pumping Cel for a month for information about herself and has been batting zero. He has decided that Cel will talk about any member of her family, except herself, and about any subject that is not confidential except where it concerns her personally. · Bob has, however, come up with the following facts about Cel. Her hobby is reading and she owns over 800 books. She loves plums and macaroni salad. She enjoys volley ball and all sports in general. She recently purchased a sewing machine and is taking sewing lessons. Comment from Bob Donaldson: To follow her example, would be to do things right, with sincerity and dedication. Comment from Cel's mother: Cecelia was born and raised in this area and graduated from Brighton High School. Her father and I are retired now but raised a large family. Cecelia is a good daughter, she enjoys life and likes having a good time. Comment from Joe Vigil, Cel's old boss: Cel came to work for me at Tri-County when she was about 19 or 20 and I never regretted it. She went to work for the City in about 1968, coming with me from the health department from which I took a leave of absence to become temporary Utility Director for the City. Celis a very dependable person who takes responsibility very seriously. Comment from Bob Gorsline, City Engineer Celis dependable, fast yet accurate, calm, hardworking, unassuming, stable, cheerful, cooperative, and bright. She is, in short, a top-notch secretary and a very fine person. She has always managed to meet every deadline, complete all tasks on time and does it cheerfully. Celis the mainstay of the back office. Comment form Doris Rohret: Public Works Secretary. Cel· is a marvelous office mate--calm cooperative and cheery. What I really enjoy is her appreciation (shown in spontaneous laughter) of all the ding-y situations and ding-y people rampant in this office. Comment from Mary Kay Hayden: Cel's friend and fellow city employee She does a mean Mexican Hat Dance. Comment from Hank Robert: Meter Reader, who has lunch with Cel every day. Quiet, likes to relax at lunch.Always blue in color, from being coid. Snuggles up to the heater every chance she gets. Blushes deeply and easily. Wears nice mini skirts .. Likes black olives, which I have warned her about. Comment from Jerry Groothuis: Cel's boss Secretarys are too often taken for granted! The many items they h8ndle on a routine basis are not appreciated until you try to do th-em yourself. Cecelia deserves a great deal of credit for the manner in which she handles the everyday jobs necessary in the operation of the administration of the Utility Department. She is a great gal and I miss her when she is gone. Comment from Beverly Lane: Editor A beautiful mixture of introvert and extrovert, I have never known Cel to be rude or short with people. She makes your job easier, coffee break more pleasant and is a great fellow employee. This paper could not have become a reality without Cel's help. The hours she has spent on the paper include many skipped coffee breaks, sbort lunches and after five typing. My thanks for it alL �BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH MATTHEW MA TLOCIZ This month's sketch regarding a member of our City staff is on our Chief of Police, Matthew Matlock. Matt was born in Orange, New Jersey, in 1935, and spent his high school years in that state. After graduating from high school, he worked for an automobile dealership for a couple of years be-fore moving to Florida in April of 1956 and going into police work for the first time as a Patrolman with the City of Wilton Manors, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. He stayed in this position until August of 1960 at which time he married his wife, Loraine, and they moved to Colorado in late 1960. In January of 1961 he went to work as a Security Guard for Coors, but returned to Florida in 1963 where he worked for a couple of years as a Security Officer at Cape Kennedy. In 1965, however, he returned to Colorado and after a year landed a job with our City as a Patrolman. At that time, May of 1966, the Department consisted of only fourteen men. After six months, in January of 1967, he became a Sergeant in the Department. Less than eighteen months later, in May of 1968, he was appointed Acting Chief. This appointment became permanent in September of 1968. While Chief, Matt has seen the Department grow from Seventeen to thirty-four. Married and the father of two children, Larry, age twelve, and Kim, age seven, Matt enjoys golfing, bowling, swimming and fishing, but is probably most proud of his third place finish in a State Track Meet in a 440 relay for a high · school track team. The Chief feels the biggest challenge the Department faces in the future is providing modern Police services to the fastest growing City in the metropolitan area. He also feels very strongly about making our Department a thoroughly professional organization and encourages his men to improve themselves through continuing education at the college level. He, himself, has been going to school on an almost continuous basis since his appointment as Chief and has accumulated a number of college credits in Police Science and attended the management courses for Police Administrators at Northwestern University. Chief Matlock belongs to, among other organizations, The International Association of Police Chiefs, Colorado Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, Colorado Chiefs Association, The National Peace Officers Association, and he is currently the executive director of The Metropolitan Enforcement Group. Bob Wilson Assistant City Manager �CI TY YouQ . SERVICES BY: 'BIG DON1 OLIVER I POLICE DEPT. ADriJINISTRATION '· l ~1\ CH.\~>'" - OF ?Ot..tcE r. ~~ :shf~ ~-. "-~ ,;,,A.--r;.E,vJ'.-1{_ t•V~T,._,.,.... ~~ ~ -:-~ -: i ·:i ~ ~/~~I~/~ --/).. . ~ ~11 -~ ~ ~~ ~~11~~ ~ ~ ·~e1:lf, ~ ••' 1ft • . ff')\. t .,\../"_/;-'i etl,-w/W HOGAN! I I I DON• T CARE IF SIDELL P9l§. HAVE A .44 MAGNUM ••••••• NO!!! r - --------; ~_,,:~ r,,-~ . 0-- '\.-.,-. \ ·< 1 ASSISTANT CITY "';NAGER . I .... --~----l \.--- 12 i I HOl\J LONG HAVE YOU BEEN HERE MRS. UTTERBACK??? I II - I I I . I I, L ! I tf,V .·JlJ- I'iYI SORRY, ~1Ro WILSON ISN'T ACCEPTING. ANY CALLS •••• o.HE'S PREPARING FOR THE BUDGET MEETINGS. 8 t\~ ' . ~~ 0:25•· ~. (\\ i ' ·~ :), . ~ ·~~Ul O O.K. MEN ••• oo YOU HAVE filf!. QUESTIONS BEFORE llJE START ?? �We think that it is nice for more than just one departm~nt to know some of the things that go on in the City and for this reason we are printing in full the commendation of Officer Bowland. We have some pretty terrific people on the payroll. *********7rl(*~'-k**'k-k**********-k-k~**~k***~~~***k*************irl:************************ FROM THE DESK OF SGT. WELLS SUBJECT: DA TE .•. 2 7 • May. 73 ••••••••••••• COMMENDATION FOR OFFICER J. BOWLAND Ass't. Chief: At 11:56 P. M. on 27 May 73, Officer Bowland was dispatched to-------, on a report of attempted suicide there. On his arrival he noticed that all doors were locked, and could hear a car running inside the locked garage. The Officer proceeded to force the rear door of the garage, filled with exhaust smoke, located subject sitting in the driver's seat of the car in a semi conscious state and carried the subject from the rear garage door around to the front yard, where he administered resuscitation to subject until she partially came around as I arrived. Officer Bowland, without doubt, did a tremendous job in handling this situation, probably saving the life of one of our citizens with no thought for his own safety. This Officer was given oxygen at the. scene and later more but continued to work all of his detail. oxygen at Headquarters, It is my recommendation that Officer Joe Bowland receive notice of a job well done. SIGNED: SGT. R. WELLS ****~~**~~k********~******-k-k**-k-k*~'-k*********~"irl:*-kk****~**~****~-1::**********7'k** HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don't forget to wish the following nice people a 'Happy Birthday.' Joe Padilla-------------------Treatment' Plant----------August John Reynolds-----------------Police Dept.-··-----------August Alex Lopez--------------------Utility Dept.------------August Sandy Kailey------------------Secretary----------------AugJst Greg Shaw--------------~------Parks Dept.--------------August Jim Ziegler-------------------Public Works-------------August Carl Nelson-------------------Fire Dept.---------------August Ivan Clair-------------------~Maint. Dept.-----~-------August Jim Scott---------------------Fire Dept.---------------August Jerry Bender------------------Treatment Plant----------August Don Krugmire------------------Data Processing----------August Terry Jerman------------------Meter Reader-------------August Bill Martinez-----------------Police Dept.-------------August Chris Foreman-----------------Parks Dept.--------------August Randy Wittman-----------------Parks Dept.--------------August Marilyn Bunch-----------------Recreation Dept.---------August Gary Dietz--------------------Meter Shop---------------August George Keil-------------------Maint. Dept.-------------August 1st 5th 8th 9th 10th 11th 17th 18th 18th 22nd 22nd 23rd 23rd 23rd 24th 28th 29th 31st ******************7'-k~~**-k--k************4k-k******-;,~-;,':*************-, '(*-;,~******************** �1 fROM BEES TO WEEDS to be a Police 'Have you Dispatcher but excitto be a 'routi~ job, er observing mentor ch enge? This reporter Weber on a Thornton D spatchers Karm Sunday the opporecent 3 PM. to 11 P.M. shift, site. Durin hour period, he nature of were as varied e's imaginacomplaints tion could· eive, from a resident c cerned over a ~---1-~-~ of he vy growth around a ~ not as urgent as the numerous accident, fire, and crime calls received daily, deserve and receive from these dispatchers, the sam~ ed response that makes them in a Thornton'W,mbassadors in time of 'crisis', More often than not, the d~ patchers work an ent·re shift without the opportunity eat a regular meal. They are' r.esponsible for such aried duties as records keeping, filing, searching female suspects~· custody and of c rse dispatching help to those in need. This responsibility above all o 'e· s, requ· s a special kind of person; one who can remain calm and at the same time, act ,flt, speed and efficiency. She must be able to distinguish the 'real' emergency f~"m the 'imagined' or occasional crank call and dispatch the appropriate unit w·L. out ha ing emergency vehicles criss-crossing the City needlessly. She must have thorough kno1ledge of every street and alley way; no small accomplishment in itself, as a.~y City er ·oloyee can testify. She must have patience with the quick tempered c ?Plaintant, u erstanding with the confused and frightened, and firmness when the siti(:tion demands_;, . to Next time you have rea~ ~../afl the Thornton Police Dispatcher, you may be assured of not only a quick response, but one which qualifies these women their field, deserving of much u redi . fo the efficient operation of our Safety services. · · Story and sketches By Bob Donaldson *********··k******************** This is the first in a series of articles written for The City Chatter, which we hope will acquaint you with some of our City personnel and the jobs they perform. Next Month: duty. A look at patrol Our-thanks to Asst. Chief Ron Rotella and the entire department for all their help. ****************************** 0 �v" . ~ . ~I) ?1/-1;) . t?.;'CJ j BY BOB · C~ S,-,o-fii:. DONALDSON ~OFTBALL BULLETIN TIIE PAUSE TIIAT REFRESHES Our thanks to Penny Conlin and Cel Schenfeld, who have been providing the Softball Teams with refreshments during recent games. *********~'--7:**********~*-k-k***~*****--Jd:** ATIILETE OF TIIE MONTH This month's selection, Wayne Volkman (Planning Dept.), should also receive a metal for bravery, for besides being an avid participant in the employee sports program, he displays a Green~ Packer bumper sticker on his car. We understand from his opponents on the tennis courts, that he is not to be taken lightly and he has shown on the Softball diamond, what makes a good fielder. To Wayne, one of Thornton's newest employee's our congradulations. Due to schedule conflicts, the Men's and Women's Softball Teams will not be scheduled to play in league competition this season. However, both teams will continue to play non-league games each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Woodglen Elementary School Field and we invite you to attend. In competition so far this year, we are undefeated, the Men's Team winning the last game 27-5 on Bob Donaldson's six-hitter. An "inter-squad" game on July 18th, saw Coach Jim Smith's team beat Manager Bob Donaldson's Team, 14-7. ******~k****~-k*******-lr-kn'-k*******-k-k****** RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY Within a few weeks, we hope to have a meeting of all interested persons wishing to participate in a Bowling League this Fall. There have been several suggestions advanced as to what type of league (Mixed-Men' and Women's, etc.) we should have and everyone's idea will be welcome. Watch for further announcements {n the next issue of City Chatter. *********~-k****~-k*****~~********-kf::irl:id:** **********-k-k**~*******-k-k****~k~****-1d::* ENTIIUSIAM PLUS WHO ARE IBEY? In the last issue of City Chatter, we asked you to identify ''M&M", "Super Snooper", and "Goose." "M & M" is not a candy, but McCoy Mares. "Goose" is not a feathered friend rather BIG KEN and "Super Snooper" is not an expert peeping tom, but Police Officer Jim Smith. What they all have in common, is that they are also three of the Men's Softball Team members and we might add, good one's. Come see them in action in our next week's game. Mrs. Robert Jones (Sandy), of Garfield St.~ Thornton, who is not a City employee, but plays on the Women's Soft Ball Team, recently recruited more than 1/2 dozen neighbors to play also. When not playing herself, she's in there rooting for the Men's Team (along with anyone else she can find to bring alon~ At one recent game, she brought 9 additional players along (including her father who played an excellent Center Field) and on behalf of both teams, our sincere thanks for her efforts. *~h~********~k***************~-k***~**** *************~*~k~******************* �BITS & PIECES FROM THE FIRE DEPT. COME VIS IT US Guess what, we have finally moved to our new fire station and it's really a beautiful set up. One pumper and with luck, an ambulance starting Monday, July 23rd, then we can say we're really operating. It would be easy to write a full page to describe our new station but it's much easier to just say "Come see for yourself and let us show you around!' Cy Leiker *-k4k**iri<***-!rl:~k*7rl:*~**7rl:*****~***"k-k-k'-¼** QUESTION Which days are the the week? strongest days of Answer: Saturday and Sunday. are already week. Genevieve Shake The others *******irk***'H****7ri:-iri:*~************** A little good weather and we should have a new look at City Hall, .in fact by the time you receive this paper. We are not only painting the trim, but are also changing the color. Hope you like it. I love to pick on the rest of my buddies at the fire station, but this month I think it would be nice to mention the goodies the guys do. Carl Stanley deserves a nice thanks for all the nice work he has done on the flower beds, trees, and lawn at City Hall. A special mention for the nice work done at Fire Station 2 by Asst. Chief Scott, Capt. Valasek, Firemen Huttenhow, Jolly, Rotz, Franssen and those I can't remember. Just couldn't resist this last one. Question: Who from the Fire Dept. went to Kansas and ceme back looking like he had invented 'Measles'? He claims they were chigger bites but it looked more like he'd been sleeping on cockle burr& He did look cute in cut away shorts though. Cy Leiker *-k-k***~A*AAk**-k-k**-k-k****A'-k*-lrl:*-k-k-k-k**-kk-k* RIDDLE The clerk tells three men who want to check into a hotel together that the bill will be $30.00 so they split it and pay $10.00 each. The manager later asks the clerk to refund $5 because the true bill is $25.00. The clerk, finding it impossible to split this up evenly among 3 men, decides to keep $2 and give each man back a.dollar. This means that each man paid $9 or a total of $27.00 ($9 x 3 for the room) They paid $27 and the clerk kept $2 for a total of $29.00 ($27 & $2). Where did the other dollar go? Answer: There was an error in logic. The total bill was $25 with only $5 to account for above that. The desk clerk kept $2 and each of the three men got back $3, for a total of $5. Bill Knobeloch ~**'1.-. k************"k' ********************* �A Great Team BITS AND PIECES It looks like Thornton Fire Department is getting new legs. No~ only_ did our team win a 4th place trophy at Tri County meet, they went to the state meet and brought back 1st place in the hose replacement event. Not bad for a group who got about two weeks practice. Next year we go for the big one "State Champs" and I hope Jim Scott is still in there with the rest of them, after all these years of dedication, Jim rates a winning team, Cy Leiker If you think time heals everything try sitting it out in a Doctors office. Linda Wollert lost her contact while riding her motorcycle to work. Says the wind blew it out. Mary Bodine and Barbara Taylor spent some time in the Meter Dept. learning a little about water meters, so they will be able to explain different problems to customers. Freda Davis and husband have bought a Volkswagen Camper and are spending some pleasant times in the mountains. Sounds nice. Debbie Yturralde is welcomed to help with the extra work summer always brings and hope she enjoys working with us, Our office did some clearing out and shifting aroung of furniture, and you'd be surprised at the extra room we came up with. Hasn't this cool weather been nice? Makes for great sleeping. Even with inflation, a penny is a fair price for some peoples thoughts. The first person to se2 the handwriting on the wall is usually the landlord. Grace Lindner August 27th will be the last day you will see Jim Ziegler in City Hall as he has resigned his position and is seriously thinking about returning to school. Personal comment; Thanks, Jim;.for all the nice things you've done for me. Do you know what Don Krugmire says when the power goes off while his units are running? ifZXX?IXX:fNNf'.' ! Really, Don. Hope that Doris Rohret and family made it out of town and are enjoying a nice vacation in Canada. Your editor has received no word as of s·A.M. Thursday morning, that the long waited for off-spring of the Terry Cole's or Bob Donaldson's have arrived. Anyone making bets as to whether the little ones will be male or female?· The fact that our City believes in equal treatment for all its citizens was evident when Ordinance Officer Tom Gomer issued a ticket to me~for violation of the ordinance pertaining to in-operable vehicles. Needless to say, I took immediate action to comply with the law. Honest, Tom, I also bought a dog license and now move my trash cans on time, I promise to stay legal. Don Rohrbaugh received his merit raise and was very happy about it until he received his water bill. The bill was higher than the increase in pay. Elaine, thank you again for the nice job you did on the Iridependence Day thoughts for last month's paper. It was quite inspiring. Ruth Mccullah has asked me to include her definition of a water break. It is; The week Doris Rohret makes coffee, August 6th, (Colorado Day) is a holiday for City employees, Some of us will have a 3 day week-end and for some it will be business as usual. Either way, have a nice day. B. Lane --k-k******·-k;'(i~***"k' ****""k*****;'(;"****;~~";~·k***** *******'"k****-;"'**";,-. k**~-k*--;'(;':*****-1:d:i~*** .k**** ****~--k***********irl:**~*******7d::******** NOTES FROM THE UTILITY OFFICE • News From the City Shops Lee Norden tbok'a weeks vacation and_ ended up in the hospital but is back on the job now. Glad you're back, Lee. We want to welcome Thomas Rhodes to our department. Tom started work JblY 18th as our new mechanic, Again, welcome to a department where there is never a dull moment. Nollis Chatman "AH - SO'' Mitch Cordover (Bldg. Dept.) is award ed this month's "Greasy Spoon" Lunch Room Award, for his ability to consume an entire lunch, with "Chop Sticks". 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