https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/2e9ad2c872603dd9c95e420f5a7001b6.pdf 54f0a71032756e1f7fa46b0d5e4d40a0 PDF Text Text . J- ~ ·:•-/-; A C A ;:, Vol. 2 No. 6 ·~ l I ~- os ~f, l. f J.. ~ ~ sj··~ ~t-, ~ if:-~J., ~., . ~· ~ MO 'The Voice of Thornton EmE..!.£y_ees' 1\ ~ l November 22 1973 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH GOOD CO-OPERATION Due to a delay in receiving the plaques given to employees, it has been some time since we were able to give an Employee of the Month Award. Monday, October 22nd, at the regular session of the Thornton City Council, 3 employees were given awards for the months of April, May and June. The paper is unable to print in full the lengthy letters of nomination these men received but are printing them in part, elsewhere in the paper. Congratulations to Ben Candelario, Bob Donaldson and John Purkey. Bob Wilson Assistant City Manager The old Highlander Building at Gaylord and Eppinger Blvd. will be taken down in preparation for beginning construction on the new recreation and library facility. This is a joint project of the City of Thornton and Adams County, for which the City Council awarded a contract of $789,785 to Faith Construction Company on October 22nd. Adams County has promised to pay over $310,000 of the contract price of the new facility. Combine this new facility with the already under way joint project of the City of Thornton and School District l in the construction of an indoor swimming pool and you have some idea of what is ahead for the citizens of Thornton. Its getting bigger and better. B. Lane *************************-1.:-k***~-k**n'-k**-k-k NOT THEY------ME!!! I couldn't believe it when Tom Gomer told me that 'They' had left his name off the birthday list for the 2nd year in a row but after checking found it was all too true. Tom, I usually have a beautiful list of birthdays provided me by Don Krugmire of Data Processing, that is correct and complete. I failed to get the September list from Don and made up the birthday roster from my employee list. So, 'they' dido' t leave you out----I did, but .not on purpose. Please, everyone help me to be extra careful when the time comes to list the birthdays for September 1974. If Tom's birthday, which is September 27th, isn't listed I might have to resign as editor. Tom, a belated 'Happy Birthday.' B. Lane **"1d-:*********************--Jrl..-k************ ( ***************~*****~-k~-k**--k-~********** TOO LATE FOR LAST MONTH The new 4,000,000 gallon water tank at 112th and Cherokee Street was filled October 18th. There is a lot that could be written about this and how it increases storage but since I couldn't find anyone to write a story, I will add only one short comment: I understand Charles Rickey had to climb to the top of the new tank and then had to climb down into the tank to check water level. Just part of the day-to-day routine, Rick? B. Lane ************************************~k** DON'T FORGET TO VOTE---Tuesday Nov. 6th *****··k*******"'k;~******'"h-k********--k--k****--;'r** �WHAT DO YOU THINK? A brand new, or freshly painted, and unadorned surface, does seem to stimulate the mind, thinking of ways to perk it up so that it doesn't look so plain. As I remember, (UV l ~ ~ . \~/ "'~ the Utilities Department has received in the past, several ideas from the public on how the water tanks could be decorated. When the new tank at 112th and Cherokee was filled the week of October 15th, the subject of how the tanks could be painted came up again. I suggest we paint a 'Smile' face on the top of the new tank. I think it would be nice for people to see from the that it would be bright, cheerful and different. air and One employee suggested the lower panels be alloted to high school art classes, and each panel could contain a picture of artistic nature, each being different. Still another employee suggested that he would like to see Smile faces painted en the tanks with the notation of "Have a Nice Day" above them. He feels it would make the day a little nicer for people. Then there was the employee who suggested we paint a zipper down the side of each tank. It would be different but I don't think anyone would really be interested'. Would they? =-- ~ = ~ I am sure that gleaming and clean you could pain~ one What would you come our water tanks will remain and undecorated. But----if water tank or all of them: up uith? ~n~ ~ ~ I know of one gentleman, who was long associated with the City, who always thought that a reclining nude would be great (a nude in good taste, of course). ?, It does start imaginations working and I think it would be interesting to find out, just for fun, some ideas employees might dream up. Please submit your ideas to the editor before the next deadline. B. Lane *******"k---k*******~***~iri:*~************-k-X*************************7'k*************** DESERVING OF YOUR SUPPORT WELCOME A great deal of effort went into planning a weekly recreation program for you~ the employee, by our Park and Recreation Department, each Wednesday at 6:C0 P.M. Last week's turn out ,.;bs very disappointing and we urge all of you to take advantage 0£ this opportunity. Not all cities make recreation available to their employees~!! Won't you set aside Wednesday nights NOW? We want to welcome the following new employees and hope you get to know them very soon. **************""!'7"'k-k*7-. . -;'(*************'":.·~~"w:-J. .~* . }:-J:: ***************"'k*-;': **"·' k****;': *********'': * .k*;' . : Penny Young---------Utility Clerk Richard Hanlon------Police Dept. Woodson Fisher------Police Dept. �... , APRIL EMPLOYEE OF IBE MONTH Ben Candelario was hired in January of 1968 and, until last year, could be seen regularly chasing one of our refuse trucks down a city street in order to complete the demanding pick-up schedule expected of our crews. At one point in time, a year or so ago, the City crews were picking up close to 500 homes each - well above the Denver Metropolitan or private industry average. Since that time, a second crew has been added and our daily pick-ups now approximate the area average. However, it is probably safe to say that without Ben Candelario, it would have been very difficult for one crew to pick-up 500 homes over an extended period of time. During his tenure with the City, Ben's attendance record can only be described as outstanding. Not only is he here on the job every day, but he is here on time and has never been known to shirk his duties during a normal working day. A quiet guy, Ben is nevertheless one of those people about whom you never hear an unkind word from his fellow workers. During his time on the back of the trash truck, he set an outstanding example for those who worked with him. Last year, Ben competed for and successfully obtained an Equipment Operator I position in the Sanitation Department. On most days now, Ben is driving the truck rather than following it, but on occasion when the department is shorthanded Ben can still be found helping the men on the back. While Ben knows that the City and his supervisors have appreciated his efforts over the years, we feel that service such as his should receive additional recognition. ****m'r** .k********~7***·k. k***************~*************-, . ~****1:*-k-k*··k******************* :M.AY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Bob Donaldson, originally hired in November 1972 as a Utilities Inspector, Bob has since moved into our Planning Department as an Engineering Technician. Much can be said of Bob's professional abilities which he has brought to the City. He is currently serving as the Colorado Chairman for the national organization of Certified Engineering Technicians. This is an example of the sort of "involvement" that Bob Donaldson brings to every activity that he participates in. Bob is the sort of individual that is not satisfied to merely do a job. He looks for ways to expand that job. He has regularly come up with suggestions of new ways of doing things since he has been with the City. He regularly gives of his time each month in assisting in the publication of the City newsletter. He chaired the Employee's Committee for this year's City Picnic which was described by many as one of the best events the City has put on in a long time. He has organized and participated in the formation of softball and bowling teams for the City. He can usually be seen in attendance with his boss, the City's Planning Director, at City Council study sessions and Planning Commission meetings. Involvement with his job is one thing - involvement outside his job is something else. During the past several years, Bob has served as a volunteer Fireman, a Youth Advisor, a volunteer Probation Counselor, as Program Director of a local Muscular Dystrophy Association, a Civil Defense Radio Operator and Evacuation Officer, and as a Little League Group Manager, Coach and President. The City considers itself lucky to have an individual with such a interests and community services as Bob Donaldson. wide variety of ***''~*********************'~,~*******--.,'{"';T:;'d:*,~*,'r**;"*********************.****·'k**-;'r***"'"i'(***·k** �ATHLETE OF THE MONTH There is no d0ubt, who truly deserves this month's aw~rd, if you've had the occasion to see our Assistant City Manager Bob Wilson recently. It is obvi0us that he gives his 11all" to the spcrt of ba sketba 11, evidenced by a taped-up arm from injuries received for the S8c0nd time in two consecutive seasons. Anyone who has seen h Im play, knows his proficiency on the courts (tennis as well as basketball) and we hope to see him out there again soon, setting a different kind of record than that of injuries received. Our congratulations to this month's selection. *--A****************-l;********~-1:::--lrl<****'':-):-k"l:·-k PLANT YOUR GARDEN Here is a garden we all might plant. COLORADO EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION 1835 Gaylord St. Den-,,rer, Colo. 80206 The above is a most important and please keep it in mind. address November is national Epilepsy Month. If you need help with an epilepsy related problem contact the above agency. Everyone should know what action to take when an epileptic patient suffers a seizure, for the safety of all concerned. Publi~ understanding of epilepsy will enable many people to live happier, more complete lives. Your donation to the Colorado Association will be greatly appreciated, since this association is not a part of United Fund to which you contribute. First plant four rows of peas. Your attention brought to this by everyone who is concerned PREPARATION PR011PTNES S PRESENCE PERSEVERANCE problem **~****"K"k*****"k*"k7:"klr*****-k-k********7'k** THIS MONTH'S SAFETY TIP Next plant three rows of squash. SQUASH GOSSIP SQUASH INDIFFERENCE SQUASH CRITICISM No garden is complete without turnips. TURN UP AT MEETINGS TURi.'\l UP WITH A SMILE TURN UP WITtl NE'iv IDE.AS TURN UP WITH DETERMINATION AND MAKE EVERYTHING COUNT FOR SOMETHING GOOD AND WORTHWHILE. Shared by Camelia Nation ***"k**"i':";'<:****-k,!.:*1~-;~**i"*--;'<**''ck***"k- 1-: 'J.-:*·k****** FOR SALE 1964 Pontiac Tempest - Power s!:eering Air Conditioned - 56,000 actual miles See Bob Thomas, Building Department -;~*"'k1':**j'-::•·k**1~*·-i,*7k•·k-;,',-;':******·k***-J..-~i:*·-,k*1~*-.J..·"i'r** Remember last winter? Do yourself a small favor and make sure that a window scraper is put in your car early this year. There is nothing more frustrating than to have the first bad storm happen during working hours and find yourself in the parking lot looking through your car trying to find somethi~g to scrape the snow and ice off your car windows. You hear interesting comments, such as: I thought it was in the glove box, the last time I saw it was under the front seat back in July, the kids were playing with it while we were on vacation. (Special Note: A plastic credit card will work, it is slow and hard on credit cards, but helpful in a pinch.) When winter does come remember, clean all windows so that your field of vision is complete. No peephole driving, it's dangerous to you, to other drivers and besides; it is against the law. "k**-J,j'c**··k-k .};. ;*****'i'c***·k~k*********~·~,'<***'':--J.-k* �JUN E EMP LOYEE OF THE MONTH Normally, the City likes to recognize as Employee Of The Month an individual with at least one year of service with the City. In John Purkey, however, we feel we have a notable exception. A General Contractor for over thirty years in Fremont, Nebraska, John would probably be the first to admit that he thought he might semi-retire as Chief Building Inspector in our City. However, within one week of his accepting the position in January of this year, John knew he picked the wrong place to retire. At the time of his arrival in the City, we were undergoing the greatest growth the City has ever experienced. The actual number of our building starts during the last six months has approached that of the City of Denver itself. The workload and level of daily activity in the Building Department has astounded every individual who has become a member of that department. As he assumed his new duties, John inherited a department consisting of one individual with approximately three months of service with the City. The overtime and extra hours that John gave to the City and still gives to the City will probably never be fully accounted for. Thrown directly into the fire his first day on the job, John had not only to attempt to handle the imi~ediate critical problems facing the department, but also to build a department of competent Inspectors possessed of not only knowledge, but integrity as well. The best way that this can be accomplished, of course, is through personal example. We don't feel that we could have found a better example than John. Elected to the Fremact, Nebraska, City Council three times,he helped prepare and budgetPlanning and Zoning Codes. As a General Contractor for thirty years, he had extensive knowledge of the building codes, national electric codes and uniform building and housing code. His impact on our City has been substantial. He is able to bring his experience to bear and not only relieve the City Staff on numerous responsibilities in this area, but also to train his own department in the proper application of .this knowledge. *****·k*********--1-:*7-~*****"k'--J.-. k***********~',~**--k-k******·k,~*********************'"********** SOMET'dING'S BEE~ MISSING SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Have you noticed something missing in the recent issues of the City Chatter? It's our regular presentation of the 'Greasy Spoon Award,' given to an employee who frequents the City Hall Lunch Room during the noon hour and do we have a winner for you this month!!!! Now that this certain Utility Inspector knows how many gallons of gas hi~ vehicle holds, someone will have to teach him how to use the pumps. Each noon you can find him in the lunch room but since he can't get his radio to work, it is anyone's guess as to what other problems he might face during the day. Then of course, there is the fact his uniforms don't fit properly (through no fault of his) but there must be something right Harry Ewing? Bob Donaldson One observer recently remarked, that no one worked up a bigger sweat in a losing effort, than Bob Donaldson on the bowling alley. He reportedly gives so much "body english11 in his delivery, you would need an interpreter to understand it and he still left 18 single pin leaves in 5 frames last week. Mary Kay Hayden on the other hand, could not seem to do anything wrong and swept high average for the night. There were others who claim they can do better than they did last week but first they may have to learn which fingers go in what hole. Twelve bowlers showed up last week, a record we hope might be broken at our next get-together Friday nights at 6:30, at the Westminster Lanes, Lowell Blvd. at 73rd Ave. *'k"-k?': **"k******"k***..,~********************** *******'~*******"-k***··k,~***"k-k·k*****··k******* �EDITOR'S COMME NT When the idea of an employee paper was first proposed by Mr. Wilson, in May 1972, and volunteer reporters gathered to formulate plans for making the paper a reality, a possible two page newsletter type paper was envisioned. Almost a year and a half later '?ne City Chatter' is averaging 7 pages per issue. As far as we can determine, our employee paper is the only one of its kind in Colo. It is edited and produced by non-administrative employees, who are expected to use good judgment in the material published and the majority of the paper is produced on employees' own time. As editor, I am guessing that reporters spend between 30 minutes and 2 hours writing the stories turned in for the ~aper. Bob Donaldson spends between 10 and 20 hours of his own time and I spend between 20 and 40 hours of my own time, working on the paper. Jerry Groothuis, Assistant Utility Director, makes time for his secretary, Cel Schenfeld, to type the final draft of the paper and Doris Rohret, Public Works Secretary, takes time to proof the final draft before it is run. Then comes the problem of finding someone who can be spared from their regular job duties to run the paper on the Xerox machine, staple it together, (this takes about 2-1/2 hours) then get it to Lucille Miller who will attach it to your paycheck. Now comes the reason for this editorial. Is the paper accomplishing the goals we hoped it would? The paper was intended to provide employees with information concerning the City, various departments and fellow employees. We also hoped to build better understanding, communicat:i.ons and reiationships between departments and employees. On the last page of this paper is a survey of your employee paper. I am asking that you please answer the questions asked and turn the survey sheet in as soon ~s possible. If you like the paper and enjoy it, and if it is helping in any way, then it is worth all the time and effort it takes to get the paper out to you. If there are some weak or bad points in the paper, v7e need to know about them. B. Lane **********1-.-X**··k*****************-k*6:t~-1::*************·k*****;'::**** .k"k*********************** NEW MACHINE AWAITED SPEAK OUT The Planning Department is awaiting delivery of a new blueprint machine which will not only improve the quality of the numerous maps printed weekly but will have the capability of producing specialty prints (mylars and sepias) which normally had to be made outside by private firms. The new machine also uses a fluid which does not give off an ammonia odor; a common nuisance to anyone working around or with ot~er types of similar equipment. This machine is another example of the increasing p~ogress of our city departments, in keeping with the needs of Thornton's record breaking growth. Bob Donaldson Your City Chatter is offering a new feature to all employees wishing to SPEAK OUT on any issue which concerns our nation or collh~unity. All contributions will be used providing they do not attack specific individuals by name and are of matters which are of concern to all employees. Articles need not be signed and the editor has the right to edit or delete any questionable material, in whole or part, from print. You may send your contribution to Beverly Lane, the Editor, in the Building Dept. within 10 days of any issue of the pape~ Normal distribution of The City Chatter is with the last pay check of the month. Encouraged by Bob Donaldson and Editor *.._.'t-*··k*****************************-;':*"i':7::*** ***********·-k******"k****#':************·f:*** �LOYALTY NEW ME XICO TR IP If you work for a man, in heaven's name work well for him, speak well of him and stand by the institution he re- presents. Remember, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness. If you must growl, condemn or find fault, then resign your position and when you are on the outside damn to your heart's content But as long as you- are a part of the institution, do all you can to make it strong. Look around you, for you have much for which you may be proud, for if you do nothing but complain, the first high wind that comes along, will blow you away and you will never share in the benefits which LOYALTY brings. Shared by Bob Donaldson The week of October 22nd found two of Thornton's employees attending the Convention of the A.W.W.A. in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Groothuis and two of their children and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gorsline all made the trip. Bob reported the weather was fine and the country was beautiful, however----Jerry reported that the country was desolate. Mr. and Mrs. Groothuis and children headed south-of-the-border after the convention ended. Jerry says that is an awful long way to go to save four dollars on handbags for his wife. C. Schenfeld *·k*·k·{:**************************-k-k****·k** ***--:-:*******-ir*********;"c*-k-k**-k*******·**~* FOR YOUR INFORJ.'1ATION A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS The next issue of The City will come out November 30th . Chatter .k;'::-;': **;"r*,'.:*****·f:*****--J.-k********-;1: *******'~*-=!: FOR SALE 71 Honda - 600 Sedan. $100 and take over payments of $44.42 per month. Camelia Nation, our afternoon employee from Merritt Hutton High School would like to say thank you to everyone who helped her and was so kind the afternoon she became ill and had to be taken to the hospital. Everyone's kindness was greatly appreciated. **"i:-k*"J..-k*·k**·k-.k·k*-;"**;':;*'k***;~*************** -A~, 63 Grand Prix - $250 or best offer. This car runs good. Call Ron Ewig at 287-0868 or at the Treatment Plant ;'\**·k··k**·k·k*··k***·k****·k**-i.:******··l~k1,;':;***·k* .k,< ' This space had been reserved for the story Harry Ewing was going to write on Bob Donaldson but did not turn in. rJ ~ V\ ~ l . , . ~ ~ ,a T ~ l;: *'1::**-k~k******-;'.:***'"k' 7:*-;'<,'<***'··k**·-k·i-::*;"'***··}.:-;':"'i-:*** q {,, ' ·-i'I \J. :.,;~ r.- ~ q a I \;; 1 1 "'li # *;~;'r;~*-k*;';·k*··k-;~·k***··k;<**'k***·k;"*i':****"-k~':***"·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/. 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