https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/b1b2aa91996744ca8c32ed58232fe07e.pdf 1b2322ba488061727c38bf4fb830a324 PDF Text Text '· Ck:itr -DA-/K r, 2:::i ~J'\ Vol. 2 No. 2 'The Voice of Thornton Em.el:E.Y.ees' August 24 ,1973 300 EXPECTED AT EMPLOYEE-FAMILY PICNIC Plans for the up-coming Employee-Family Picnic were finalized last week and to date, over 180 adults and 120 children have signed up to attend. As this is the last issue of the City Chatter before the picnic is scheduled, we ask that your read carefully all the details below. When: Sunday - September 9, 1973 Where: Thornton City Park City Pool open for private swinrrning Events: 12 Noon to 2 p.m. Pot Luck Picnic 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. NOTE: Fried Chicken, Soda Pop, Paper Plates, Cups, Napkins and Eating Utensils will be provided. Anyone wishing to donate a keg of beer would be appreciated. NO HARD LIQUORS WILL BE PERMITTED. Each family (or individual), is asked to provide food items as listed below (8-10 servings), according to your LAST initial. A - B - C D H M 0 S T Please bring a JELLO FRUIT SALAD E - F - G Please bring a MACARONI SALAD I - J - K - L Please bring a POTATO SALAD N Please bring BAKED BEANS P - Q - R Please bring CCLE-SLAW Please bring a BEAN SALAD . - U - V - W - X - Y - Z Please bring a DESSERT DISH - In addition, each family is asked to bring their choice of one of the following items; Potato Chips, Pickles, Olives or Rolls. If there is some reason your prefer to bring another food item then those listed above, PLEASE make a substitution with someone, so as to insure sufficient quantities of each item. 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presentation of Service Awards and $100 in Door Prizes YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A DOOR PRIZE ;; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Planned activities include; Family Softball Game, Tug-of-War, Volleyball, Tennis, Foot and Sack Races, Horseshoes and many more exciting surprises. We hope to see YOU there. �TIMELY TIPS Vic May has passed along the following article from a local paper, on ways to cut down on your water bill and you'll find them quite timely. 1) Check your plumbing for signs of leaks. The best time to check is the first·thing i.n the morning, as water pressure often builds up at night. 2) Check for signs of continuously running water. A toilet flush tank for example, can lose 2,000 gallons of water a day, simply because the float is improperly adjusted. 3) Make sure all sprinkler systems and outdoor water taps are shut off when not in use. 4) Be careful when watering your lawn as hundreds of gallons of water can run through your garden hose in the space of an hour and overwatering not only runs up your water bill but can hurt your plants. 5) Don't use your toilet as a trash disposal unit. Each time you flush a tissue or cigarette butt down the toilet, you use 5-7 gallons of water. 6) Be sensible about filling backyard wading pools, bird baths and pet dishes. Don•t just turn on the hose and go inside forgetting about it. 7) Use washing machines and dishwashers with maximum 1.oads. 8) Get in the habit of using water with common sense, when brushing your teeth, shaving or bathing. Water may not be your highest household expense but it can add up and with the growing shortages of natural resources, water itself may some day become a luxury. Get in the habit of saving water .. and money .. now. *****--kk7rl:~***-k-k*-irl:****-:irl..-k*******--k-k*7rl:** ---,_ WORK TO DO THORNTON'S WHO' s-WHO This past month must be a Personnel .Department's idea of a nightmare. They anticipated and handled the employment of summer help, always an important and time consuming job, but they could not foresee the changes that would occur in July and August. Resignations, terminations and the transfer of employees from one department to another, all happening in a short period of time and in a busy time of year, presented a very real challenge for this department. Unless you are directly involved, most employees are unaware of how much time is involved in the hiring of a new employee. Under the rules governing the City of Thornton, all job vacancies must be posted in City Hall and advertised in a paper. Time must then be allowed for; the accepting of applications, scheduling for the testing of applicants, interviewing of acceptable applicants, arrangement for the selected employee to terminate present employment. Some changes to note. Bob Donaldson has tranferred from the Utility Dept. to the Planning Dept. Hank Robert, chief meter reader, left that position to take the job left vacant by Bob as Utility Inspector. I left my position as cashier in the Utility Dept. to take a job in the Building Dept. So you will be seeing familar faces but in strange places .and I understand that Evelyn is having fun with the telephone calls that come in for people who have changed departments. So if you department was one of those affected by the leaving o~ transfer of an employee, be patient. This is proving to be a long, busy summer for everyone. B. Lane **********~***************"k-k*·· *·f:****** Thank God every morning that you have something to do, 'Whether you like it or not. Being forced to work and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance and self control, diligence and strength of will; cheerfulness, contentment and a hundred other virtues the idle never know. Shared by Geneieve Shake. This month, due to a heavy schedule both at home and at work, I found it hard to arrange the time needed to complete the paper and my thanks to Bob Donaldson for corning to the rescue in helping to meet our deadline. B. Lane ****"Jrl;*~-k~~k***~~AAA--Jd:-lrl:-:ri<:****~~k***~* **-k-k**~********~***7rl(********~-k***irl:* A BIG ASSIST �_ __,......- · ,! Cm.f'~ee. BY BOB Spcn:b::, DONALDSON SPECIAL BOWLING NOTICE OUR OWN "ZORRO"? Recently we heard the voice of Mitch Cordover (Building Dept.), echoing the words, "en guarde," "touche," "dis-arm," and "disengage" but he was not preparing for an inspection tour but rather explaining the various terms used in the art of Fencing. He has been instructing classes in this artful sport recently and each student will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of these classes. One thing is certain; Mitch has left his "mark" in Thornton. ***··k**-k-k************--A-k*******-k-k******~* TEAM WOR...1< On Sunday, July 29th, six members of the Mens and Womens Softball Teams assembled at the Woodglen Elementary Field, not to play softball but to work; weeding, raking and smoothing out the playing field. For those of you familiar with the poor condition the field was in previously, you would not recognize it as being the same field. Our thanks to Chris Foreman (Parks & Rec.), for his assistance and the custodians at Woodglen Elementary for their help in marking the field. *********************************"'k---X*~** On Monday, August 27th at 5:15 pm, there will be a meeting in the City Hall Lunch Room, for all those interested in bowling this Fall. Many have already said they would enjoy participating in this activity and we would like YOUR ideas in forming our teams. If it will not be possible for you to attend, you may call Bob Donaldson (Ext. 56) or at 232-1169, after 6 pm and give him the information needed. *~**********'k-k~***~-k~-k~-k************** THORNTON 32 - TRI-CON 16 - DARKNESS ZERO In a 7 inning game, July 25th, with TriConsultant Engineering Co. of Denver our Mixed Softball Team won 32-16, but could have easily lost out to darkness, had it not been for some sparkling plays in the top of the 7th inning. Six home runs, a triple, four doubles and several singles accounted for the winning runs which extended our win streak to 5 games; then .. DOUBLE TROUBLE On Augus_t 1st, both the Men and Women's Teams, playing separate Alemeda Tavern Teams, , lost 31-9 (Women) and 41-14 (Men) for our season's first losses. The gals played their game against "seasoned" players and on-lookers agree the umpire was not up to par. However, the Men's Team cannot make such a claim as it was their own errors which brought them down in defeat, .... then came ATHLETE OF THE MONTH REBOUNDING REMATCH This month we recognize one of Thorntorrs "finest," patrolman Jim Smith (Smitty), for his efforts in local sports programs and his specialized work with youngsters in this area. One of the more "vocal" members of the Mens Softball Team, he is also one of the team's fastest, talented and knowledgeable players. Known to many affectionately as "super snooper," he is always willing to devote his off duty hours to helping others-Congratulations~ *******************************--A-k~k***** A rematch game with Arvada Action Center in Arvada (a mixed team effort), put us back in the winner's circle, with a winning effort, 29-28. Because of a late start, the last inning was played after the street lights were on (honest), but Thornton showed they are a team not to be taken lightly and in the fe~ remaining games, we are confident that our win record will increase. *********************************~*"k'k** �A BUSY MAN BITS & PIECES FROM CITY HALL Devere King has been elected to serve a second term on the Board of Directors, Public Employees Connnittee of the Colorado Safety Association; Colorado's office of the National Safety Council. A one day Safety Seminar at the State Highway Auditorium (Sept. 11th), will cover the following items: Heavy Equipment Safety, Trash and Rubbish Collection Safety, Proper Highway-Roadway Construction, Barricading and Flagman Procedures. Devere has also been elected V-President of the Colorado Society of Safety Engineers, of which he has been a member since 1956, when he performed ground safety duties with the military. Just in case you didn't know it, he also was Secretary-Treasurer for the Colorado Society of Safety Engineers (and it appears as if Devere has another busy year ahead of him). Which two administrative employees, came back to City Hall in mid-afternoon, covered with weeds and full of "tall tales" of even taller sunflowers? Sandy and Gary Kailey, finally got their son (Randy) enrolled in college. He was .one of the lucky ones that found a parttime job for the school year. He will spend his freshman year performing the duties of what is commonly referred to as "campus cops." (It runs in the family.) Terry Cole and Wayne Monson hung out the "Gone Fishin'" signs last week and took to the hills. Terry, Trish, Wayne and Margo (and a sprinkling of Terry's inlaws to chaperon), left for the high country to do some camping, hiking and just plain loafing around and I'm green with envy and it'R not becoming, as it clashes with my bright, blue typewriter. B. Lane Sandy Kailey **'k-k**~-k***"'k'--k**~~7rk******7"~-k************ *********~***id:~**-k--k******7ri.:***7"~-k**** VISITORS FOR SALE Bob Donaldson's parents will be visiting here from Massachusetts shortly and we understand Bob has planned a busy schedule of sightseeing with them on his upcoming vacation. '70 Dodge Super Bee 4 Speed, 383 H. Per. Chrome Wheels Contact Bob Messarvy at the Meter Shop or call 428-2807 after 5 pm *****~-k*******~*****~**4nk************ *********~k-k7::-k-Jc·Jrl:********************~k** HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don't forget to wish the following nice people 'Happy Birthday.' Ken Neely Police Dept Bill Clanton Police Dept Bob Martin Police Dept Freda Davis Utility Office Jim Dees Parks and Rec Bob Carmosino Police Dept Bob Ford Parks & Rec Tom Nolte Treatment Plant Don 01iver Fire Dept George Ward Building Dept Bob Wilson .•............ Personnel Dept Larry Zanetell. Parks & Rec Sandy Christensen Personnel Dept Tom Gomer Police Dept Jerry Groothuis Utility Admin Wayne Volkman Planning Dept Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 3rd 8th 9th 10th 10th 11th 11th 15th 16th 16th 18th 21st 25th 27th 29th 30th �, '.,,1\,,, . NOT JUST A PROMOTION When a Thornton Patrolman is promoted to the rank of Sergeant, there is no relaxation of duties; no decrease in hours or no less paper work. Rather, chances are all these things will increase and two of these men, with whom this reporter recently observed during their tour of . duty, are testimony to that fact. To allow a smooth transition from one shift to another, a Sergeant most often will begin his "tour" several minutes early and frequenLly must work well beyond his scheduled hours. This particular evening began with Sgt. Jim Allen, who besides being the senior officer on duty (with many indoor duties to perform), also spent much of the tour "backing up" other offic-ers in the regular performance of their duties. This is a very demanding responsibility, as he must be constantly alert for any eventuality should the patrolman need assistance, while at the same time, stay it a respectable distance, so not to make his appearance look like an overreaction (such as during the issuance of a traffic violation). As is generally the case with a patrolman, the Sergeant~ patrol area is not restricted to any one district and to average 85-100 miles per shift is not unusual. As evidenced by Se r ge ant Werner Horst, a Sergeant on occasion may perform what may seem like nroutine" assignments, such as transporting a prisoner to the County Jail, but he could just as well find himself face to face with a gunman, both circumstances requiring differing degrees of tolerance and tactfulness. He must follow-up on initial crime reports which means hours of paper work; he must listen to the traffic violator who feels he's·· been wronged by another patrolman with understanding, while at the same time rem.aining f i rm on it's issuance and they sometimes must make decisions of command which are not always the most popular. However, their role is a vital link ~n a well coordinated effort by the Thornton Police Department in the protection of life and property. Story and Sketches by Bob Donaldson ************~*A~~~*~k*-k-k***********~-k* ~ ~ "-'"'\ &i~~ )~\~ \ ~.,,, / u ;; t~ ,, , . ./ ~ f." '?/! 1/ A ,,,... -f ) ,, ,, ~ / ttr"\' \ y / (ifr r 1 -l__ ~ ~ lI v__, ✓ , '--- \I) \i YI \\_"'" · lI \~~ ' " ,\ i;J \"'-'-,,,,, i ~ /_/ ) ,\,½ ;l ~~---.., (:~'-- ~ - .. _.; □□□ THORNTON Pouc.E SERGEANT .... �OSHA or COSH? By now, most of us have been exposed to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) or at least have heard or read about the Act. Until recently, we, as public employees, were not affected by OSHA. Uncle Sam became concerned with people-power in American business and industry and stepped in with OSHA, designed "to assure, so far as possible, every working man and woman in the nation, safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources." Th is piece of social legislation took effect on April 28, 1971. To accomplish ics purposes, the Act authorizes the Secretary of Labor to set mandatory standards for the safety and health of working people. It also creates the Occupational Safety and Health Review Comm ission to review citations and penalties imposed under the Act. But, wh at about the public employee? The State of Colorado_Department of Labor submitted a plan called "Colorado Occupational Safety and Health" (COSH) plan, where it went to the House for many hours of debate. After finally passing the House, it went to the Senate for approval. It went "right down to the wire" before being approved by the Senate, before adjournment. After leaving Colorado's Senate, the "plan" (COSH), had to be taken to Washington for review and approval by OSHA. As of July 10~ 1973, the "plan" had not been approved but it is expected to be approved very soon. When the approval comes through, the tentative time for the political subdivisions to be brought under the new COSH law would be in October or November. Of course there can be some unforeseen problems that could set the date back. One thing I was very interested in, was the fact that the "law" provided for a Promulgation Standards Board with seven (7) members, to be appointed by the Governor. One member is to be a member of public employment. Should a city want to do their own safety inspection, they will be given a chance to submit a plan for approval but all the details have not been worked out. I was told cities will be notified when the State will accept these plans. In conclusion, the important thing is, that: Colorado's plan has to be equal to, better than OSHA's and OSHA's is stiff. or Devere King Acting Safety Director ************~~k****~-k******--k-k********"'k'/:d-k******************************~k************ • INSPECTOR TO LEAVE NOW WHAT DO WE DO? Mitch Cordover (Bldg. Dept.) is leaving, having been accepted for graduate work at the University of Cincinnati in their School of Public Health. He eventually would like to serve in the Public Health Service or Bureau of Indian Affairs and his "minor" will be Indian Languages. We wish him well in his new endeavor. Bob Donaldson We are undecided at this point, on how best to handle the problem of the length of time between issues of the paper. We normally issue a paper with the last pay _check of each month, but if we follow the procedure, your next three issues would be on Sept. 21st, Oct. 19th and then not until Nov. 30th; a 6 week gap which is a long time to be out of touch with each other. We could decide that "absence makes the heart grow fonder" and leave things as they are or issue a Any "special edition11 on November 2nd. · suggestions would be welcome. November is a three One nice reminder: paycheck month; just in time to spend it for Christmas. B. Lane ******************~k************'"K"'k****** FOR SALE '70 Chrysler 383 High Performance Engine 335 H.P. - $150 or best offer. Contact Bob Messervy at Meter Shop or call 428-2807 after 5:00 P.M. ****************************-k-k********~--k **************************************** �BITS & PIECES FROM THE POLICE DEPT. BITS & PIECES FROM THE UTILITY OFFICE The officer seen walking so straight and tall recently has good reason to do so. On the 29th of July, Officer Bob Wilson earned the honor of wearing "EXPERT BADGE" for his high shooting score. Until that date, Sgt. Wells had the badge adorning his uniform. Officer Bob Martin became ill with pneumonia on the 16th of August. Hurry and get well, Bob, we miss you. Recently a ten year old girl was killed when struck by a car at 95th' and Huron Street. Officer Neely handled the accident scene itself, but spent many hours on his days off conducting a very thorough and professional investigation. Dee Rankle We want to congratulate Bev from our office on her promotion to her new job in the Building Department. She will be missed. We will have to be wearing name plates to keep up with all of the new faces in City Hall if people don't stop changing jobs. Grace Lindner left last week-end for a•visit with her mother in Iowa. Hope she has a very relaxing vacation. Ruth Mccullah will be spending her vacation which starts the last of this month, attending her parent's 50th Anniversary in Minnesota. Gec.ny Shake *"'i-.·~"*********''-:*****-!- -. k******-X·*******'"A·-k7:*";,'<* ****-1~*******..,',;*.., '-:·k******~**************** Grace Lindner turned in the following news from the Utility Dept. before she left on her vacation August 17th. NEWS FROM THE UTILITY OFFICE Barbara Taylor will be back Aug. 20th after a short stay in the hospital. Terry Jerman is back from the hospital and is assisting us in the Utility Office (which we gals appreciate), until he is able to return to field work. Beverly Lane is busy training a new gal (Connie Swain), to replace her, as Bev is going to the Building Dept. Gee, after 6 yrs. in the Water Dept., it will seem empty there without_ her. Linda Wollert will soon be sporting a new MG; a replacement for the motorcycle in case the Winter is rough. Everyone enjoyed Bill Knobeloch's farewell cake, appropriately decorated by Bob Donaldson (who's wife he stressed did the baking this time). Beverly Lane saw to it that Bill's last official act was to sign a "release" form for her for one cf his projects. **************'~**************"k********** • SYMPATHY NOTE We were sorry to hear of Walt Kosciws brother (William), passing away recently in Massachusetts. This was the second brother he has lost in the past year and to he and his family go our sympathy. **7i·*********··k***********pk************"k---X* OUR NEW LOOK The City- Chatter has a new look andwe hope you like it. The entire paper is now done on the Xerox machine, allowing us to print on both sides of each page_ as well as include sketches and the like. We thing it makes the paper less bulky and easier to read and we hope you like it. Maybe someday photographs too? B. Lane *****··k*****'"K7:*********;":*****·k*********** WAITING GAME OVER That anxious look on the face of Bob Donaldson the past few weeks, changed to smiles this past week, when his wife Doris,' gave birth to their first child, 7 lb., 21 inch, Tracy Lynn, at Swedish Hospital. Mother and baby are doing fine and our congratulations to "Fop." *"-k*··k****************************·-k******* A VISITOR AT THE KRUGMIRES Mrs. Addie Robbins, Don Krugmire's mother-in-law arrived July 30th from Richmond, Virginia, for a visit. We hope she ~ill stay long enough to really get to know and enjoy Colorado. B. Lane **'j"*****"k'-k********"'l:**""i~**********·k******* Missing - Fire Dept. 's Kelly Day story. **************************"kk~-k********** � 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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