https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/8ac69e2968f283998423377572f761de.pdf 167744710cc38dc3d69243a795d97884 PDF Text Text ·~f!t ~it!J ~hatttr Vol. 5 No. 6 'THE VOICE OF THORNTON EMPLOYEES' June 30, 1976 AM:ERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION ACCIDENT PREVENTION COMMITTEE FOREMAN'S 5-.MINUTE SAFETY TALK TOPIC: BACKYARD BARBECUES Flammable liquids are part of our life. We are around gasoline, paint thinners, lighter fluids, etc. on a daily basis -- so much so that we lose respect for the power they hold; power to do the job they were meant to do, or to destroy. The following letter to the editor of a newspaper should renew this respect: . "I "Last week I saw a man die. He had suffered unimaginable torture. Second and third degree burns covered forty percent of his body. For five days and six nights he had fought off the inevitable before he drew his last rasping breath. Old friends had spent the weekend at his house, and on Sunday night they were to have a giant steak, charcoal-broiled on his outdoor grill. When the coals did not flare quickly enough, he gave them another squirt from a large can of fluid. There was a vapor-puff explosion. You may have seen one Zike it. There is a flash of light, but very little sound -- only a quick phfft, and it is all over. This time it was not over. As he released the thumb pressure on the can, a tiny bit of flaming vapor was sucked back into the can. It exploded. The bottom blew out and drenched him with flaming fluid. He rolled on the ground, got up quickly, ran toward a river, stumbled and fell, got up and hurled himself into the water. There was no scream. There was little sound of any kind. Even the exploding can made little noise. He said, "Oh, my God!" twice in an agonized undertone, and one of his dogs howled. In less than thirty seconds it was over, and thirty minutes later he lay in a hospital bed, bandaged Zike a mummy. I went over the ground later and saw the burned grass and the burned branches of the cedar tree above. I picked up the remains of the can. It bore a name familiar to aZZ of us, and it contained a fluid I have often used. One of the purposes for which it is sold is the starting of charcoal fires. The still readable directions were clear. If used on charcoal, WAIT before you light it. NEVER ADD MORE after the fire is started. But how often have you followed these directions, if you have read them at all? If you light charcoal this way, please don't ever invite me to a cookout at your house. I never want to see another man die." *********************************************************************** �BITS AND PIECES Bob Donaldson's daughter, Tracy, was in Valley View Hospital with pneum onia and a viral infection. She is home now and doing just fine. Lucille and Bill Miller are expecting a visit from the stork sometime in October. Congratulations! Marvin Thrasher has accepted a position as Finance Director with the City of Littleton. Marvin's last day with the City was June 11. Congratulations on your new job, Marvin. Doris Rohret became a mother-in-law on June 26 when her daughter, Chris, married Kasey Brooks. Hope you enjoy it, Doris. Jim Keller is going around on "Cloud Nine" these days. After several months the City has finally hired a Planning Director. The new Planning Director, Ed Clark, should be on board in the very near future. Congratulations to Team no. 4, who took first place in the Thornton Winter Bowling League. 'fu:: team consisted of Elaine and Harold Stockton, Don and Joyce Krugmire and Dennis Kuckelman. Good work, gang! The Centennial-Bicentennial Cowmittee float won second place trophy in th: Northglenn parade on June 19. Congratulations to Elaine Stockton for a fine job. *********************************************************************** THE JOYS OF CAMPING I went on my first camping trip over the Memorial Day weekend. Aside from a sunburned nose and chin and very little sleep in a too crowded tent, it was not too bad. !1y husband and I loaded up the car, picked up his cousin, my sister and her dog and were off to Nebraska before 9:30 a.m., Saturday. By the time we arrived at the lake after a few stops, it was 2:00 p.m. We arrived just as my brother brought his boat in from fishing. ':'hey had about twenty fish. After about 45 minutes of struggling to get the tent up we were off to the beach. The water was too cold to go swinning or wading, but we did sit on the beach and soak up the sun. That evening we had a delicious fish fry followed by a rainstorm which lasted about half an hour and soaked everything in sight. Sunday morning, after an almost sleepless night of four people and one dog crowded into a very hot umbrella-type tent, I finally got to go fishing. It was a cold, overcast day. He went out about 11:00 a.m. and got in about 2:00 p.m. After I spent about three hours drowning worms, my brother finally decided to call it quits. Of course, we had forgotten to take any food with us, so we were all famished. Luckily, I didn't catch any fish, because when we came in, it was announced that everyone had to clean their own fish. A.bout 5:00 p.m. my brother took all the little kids out fishing. They all caught one or two fish. I was seriously considering digging a hole and burying my fishing pole. We just lounged around the rest of the day. That night the sleeping was a little better. My sister and her dog decided to sleep in the car, leaving only three people to sleep in the tent. This was a much better arrangement. The next morning, my sister and I spent most of the morning cooking breakfast and ·washing dishes while the men went out to try their luck fishing again. I had given it up after taking one look in the mirror and seeing Rudolph staring back at me. All in all, it was a -lot of fun and a new experience. Ny husband has informed me that we will be taking more such trips in the near future. I am looking forward to that with mixed feelings. Cel Eggers *********************************************************************** �YOUR DRIVING: OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE? I consider myself a good driver. But then, who doesn't? Human nature being what it is, it is easy to be critical of the other person and at the same time judge yourself pure as a lamb. Maybe occasionally there is an odd exception where you err but that is because that other "stupid idiot" forces you into it. From any viewpoint, however, it is easy for a traffic observer to see that many drivers leave their good manners in the driveway when they get behind the wheel. Men, it appears, are generally worse drivers than women. The male driver is much more aggressive and less courteous. A psychologist could have a field day telling us why. A courteous driver is a safe driver, and, usually: a defensive driver. He is one who stays out of trouble, is considerate of others, and has fewer accidents. How are your driving manners? Try the following questionnaire, and if you are honest with yourself, it will give you an idea of how you rate as a defensive driver. Mark yourself in the brackets: (A) for "always," (B) for "sometimes (be honest)," and (C) for "not very often." 1. When someone overtakes, do you s Low down , to allow the overtaking car to get back into line safely? () 2. When a car in front, in a line of heavy traffic, slows down, do you give the driver credit for showing intelligence because he plans to turn or has seen a hazard, rather than blast the horn to make him move? ( ) 3. When someone wishes to enter the traffic stream from a driveway near a traffic light, while cars are waiting for the light to change, do you let him enter safely? () 4. Do you stop to allow children or the elderly to cross the street, even when they are not at an intersection or crosswalk? ( ) 5. Do you make allowances fur cars with out-of-state license plates, who may be on unfamiliar ground and make unexpected, sudden direction changes? ( ) 6. On wet days, do you really slow do\vn to avoid splashing people wa i. ting at a bus stop or crosswalk? { ) 7. When someone wishes to pass and draws parallel, do you take this as a challenge to have a race? () 8. When a larger car is having difficulty maneuvering for a vacant parking spot, do you sneak your smaller car in before the big one can adjust? ( ) 9. When someone slows to let you into a line of traffic, or to make a left turn across an oncoming line, do you think to acknowledge the courtesy with a wave or nod of the head? () 10. Do you allow a bus to re-enter traffic from a bus stop, rather than insist on forcing your way past? () For questions 1 through 6, 9, and 10, score 3 for each "A," 2 for each "B," and O for each "c.n For questions 7 and 8, score O for each "A,n 2 for each 11B11 and 3 for each "C.11 Total your points. The Canada Safety Council says you should score 28 or better if you are really a courteous driver. ~wenty-five to twenty-eight is about average if you have been really honest. Anything under 25 could be inviting disaster, and family or loved ones might be in t.r1e vehicle with you. Adapted from Canada Safety Council's "Safety Canada," October 1975, submitted bv D. I. Darling, PBE Assistant Secretary (Bylaws) *********************************************************************** �NEWS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Beary recently returned from a two-week vacation on the East Coast. He attended his son's graduation from Annapolis Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Daniel was also married follm•1ing his graduation. The wedding took place at the academy chapel with full military formality. A military wedding, if you have never been to one, is a beautiful sight to behold and quite impressive. The ceremony includes honor guards and traditional ceremony, such as the crossing of the sabers. I am sure Chief Beary was very proud of his son and happy to attend such a special occasion. Following his trip to Annapolis, Chief Beary finished his vacation with a visit to New York. We are certainly glad to have him back. There has been a tremendous improvement in all phases of the Services Bureau since Captain Bill Fox has been with the police department. He has put in a great deal of effort, time, imagination and personality to improve conditions for employees, as well as applicable procedures within the structure. The patience and tolerance he has displayed while cooperating with the female population (we, the dispatchers) has proved outstanding, and for this, we all must say "Thank you!" Keep up the good work; it really is paying off. We understand you're quite a fantastic basketball player. Way to rack up those points, Captain Fox! Next time you see Sergeant Bob Wells, ask him about the day he took his son and friends to lunch, only to be surprised to find two "unknown 11 females hiding in his vehicle outside of the establishment. Later, I understand he was "almost" kidnapped. The police department will be holding an auction on Saturday, July 10, at 9471 Dorothy Boulevard, in the old council chambers. Many items that have been recovered and placed into evidence will go on sale to the highest bidder. Some of the items to be sold are as follows: 35 boys' and girls' bicycles, all brands; various items of clothing; miscellaneous jewelry; office equipment: i.e., calculators; miscellaneous tools; tape decks, tapes, tape case and other recording equipment; children's clothing; various types of knives; found cash; radio scanner; wig; various jackets (men's and women's); miscellaneous doorknob sets, padlocks, keys, switches and clamps; electric guitar; tires and wheels, saddle and bridle; and dictation recorder and accessories. There is quite an extensive list, and I could list only some of the items; but do tell your friends and relatives about the auction, as this is only done about twice a year. Also, the merchandise will be on display before the auction starts at approximately 8:00 a.m. Rich !'-1artin recently returned from a t.wo-we.ek vacation in Chicago. Apparently he and his family had a fantastic trip. He is ready to sett.le down and get into the swing -- of following up on cases, that is. Dave Hayes, cadet for the Police Department, has really managed to get himself into the thick of things. He has made such an impression with the command personnel and showed such professionalism that he was recently assigned special assignments in the detective division. Best of luck to a cadet well worth his weight in gold. (Continued) �NEWS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (Cont'd from last page) Sergeant V. H. Deforest recently completed a two-week instructor course held at c.s.u. in Fort Collins. He is the training sergeant for the department and acts as range officer also. Recently a scheduled practice shoot day was held and believe it or not, the dispatchers had the officers outnumbered. A total of four people showed up with three of them being dispatchers. How about that, fellas? No real competition, fellas; but remember, it is the showing that counts. A new cadet, Randy Subjet, came aboard 1-1.onday, June 21. This makes a total of four cadets with the department. ~hree openings for patrolman are available, and City Eall will be testing for these positions July 1 through July 8. The eligibility list will be out on July 13. Congratulations to two patrolmen (playboys) who have recently decided to tie the knot or bite the dust or whatever. Tony Slifka and Chris ?-1cLellan, long time bachelors, have picked out two fine ladies hopefully to spend the rest of their lives with. So-o-o, long live marriage! Good luck Kristy and Sherry! Cathy Koch, manpower girl assigned to the police department for five hours a day, Monday through Friday, has helped to alleviate much of the routine filing and other clerical duties piling up daily. We would all like to give Cathy a special thanks for having such a helpful, interested attitude and for her assistance in the dispatch area. You'll recognize Cathy by her constant, cheerful smile. The completion date for the new building is tentatively set for August 1. However, it will not be ready for occupancy until all the bids are in for the radio console, carpeting and other finishing touches. I do believe we are all anxiously counting the days and learning the true meaning of patience. Karm Sunday *********************************************************************** TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF NORTH VALLEY DRUMS ALONG THE ROCKIES Ever since I got married 15 months ago, I can't seem to stay away from doctors and dentists. If it's not my toe, it's my teeth; if not my teeth, it's a yearly eye checkup or physical or what have you. I decided to make my vacation last month the halting point. I've had it! It seems like everyone at the doctor's and dentist's offices knows me better than anyone here at the City anymore. I had my toenail removed June 7 and, hopefully, it won't be back to bother me again. I only have to look forward to monthly orthodontal appointments from now on. ~'1aybe, just maybe, I can start turning in some 40-hour time cards again! Linda In cooperation with the Thornton Centennial-Bicentennial Committee, the North Valley Bank will sponsor a national drum and bugle corps competition Saturday, July 31, at the Thornton High School stadium. Seven drum corps from Kansas, Wyoming, California and Washington are scheduled to perform beginning at 7:30 p.rn. Tickets for reserved seating on the "concert-side" will be $5.00 each and may be purchased from members of the committee or at the North Valley Bank within a few weeks. ':'hese won't last long, so get yours early. General chairman of this event is Dennis Kuckelman (Utilities Engineering). If you would like to help with this program call Dennis on extension 248. *********************************************************************** �BUILDING AND PLANT MAINTENANCE If you require someth:Lng moved, painted, repaired, remodeled, extra cleaning, etc., we have a "work request form" for you. Because of the increased requests for maintenance and to enable us to schedule and assign priorities, we will no longer be able to accept verbal requests for maintenance (errergencies excluded). However, should you require emergency maintenance, we request that you complete a work request form and forward it to my office for record keeping. ALL WORK REQUEST FORMS MUST BE EVALUATED AND APPROVED BY A SUPERVISOR. In the past, there has been various types of construction done in-house by employees without first being approved by Building and Plant Maintenance and the Building Inspection Division. This practice will no longer be accepted. Recently, I have changed offices, and my phone extension is now 239. Should your division need work request forms, call and we will put some in the mail. Devere King *********************************************************************** HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don't forget to wish the following nice people "Happy Birthday!" Don Blender - - Sheri Hart - - Steve Partak - Cy Leiker - - - John Glendenning Jack Baldwin - John Fletcher - Dan Schaul - - John Houston - Cathy Diaz Ordaz Dennis Kuckelman Bert Kaspar - - Mike Cutshaw - Mary Belle Clair Bob Thomas - - Allen Gerstner Hike Morehouse Vic May - - - - Bruce Dutton - Karm Sunday - - Larry Jolley - Bob Wells - - - Steve Rollman - Jim Keller - - - - - Water Supply - - - - Utilities Office - - Fire - - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - Parks - - - - - - - Police - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - Parks - - - - - - - Recreation - - - - - Data Processing - - Utilities Engineering Utilities Office - - Fire - - - - - - - - Utilities North Office Building - - - - - - Building Maintenance Police - - - - - - - Meter Shop - - - - - Utilities Office - - Police - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - Police - - - - - - - Fire - - - - - - - - Dir. of Com. Dev. - - - July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July 1st 2nd 2nd 5th 5th 7th 9th 10th 11th 12th 14th 15th 15th 20th 21st 23rd 23rd 25th 26th 26th 27th 29th 29th 31st *********************************************************************** �s: r.. .n..n.o a J."\..L.t\....r,.wr1J.. .J._\.JJ."I The big news in Parks & Recreation is the new personnel that have come on board. Richard T. Steele is the new Superintendent of Recreation. Rick started on June 15. Ee comes to Thornton with exoerience as an educator and a recreator. Rick has been an assistant football coach and a head gymnastics coach in the Topeka and Shavmee Mission, Kansas school systems. He has been Physical Director for the Topeka Y.M.C.A. His last position was that of General Supervisor for Athletics and Aquatics with the Topeka Recreation Commission. His responsibilities covered all recreational athletics and aquatics in the Kansas Capital City. In Thornton, Rick will be in charge of all recreation programs sponsored by the City, and will have direct responsibility for adult team sports. Rick is 29 years old, having just celebrated a birthday on June 5. Pat Hayes is the new Activity Supervisor for outside activities. Pat comes to Thornton from Silver Springs, Maryland. She moved out to Colorado about a month ago, and has been managing the Centennial Pool for the City of Longmont. Pat is a 1975 graduate of the University of .l'-1aryland, majoring in recreation administration. She has lots of experience in aquatics and special events progra~.ming. Pat has worked for the Maryland National Capitol Parks and Recreation Cormnission in Bettsville, Maryland. In Thornton, she will have direct responsibility for pool operations and programming, special events, some sports and physical fitness programs and community education programs (a new area). Pat started on June 16. She is 23 years old and single. Bonnie Henzie is the new Activity Supervisor for Recreation Center operations. Bonnie comes to Thornton from Tallahassee, Florida. She is a 1975 graduate of Florida State University with a major in recreation and leisure studies. Bonnie has worked for the Cocoa Beach and Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Departments while attending F.S.U. She recently has been employed at the Christian Life Center (al½ million dollar recreation complex) of a large Baptist Church in Tallahassee. Bonnie has lots of experience in program planning and center operations. In Thornton, she will have direct responsibility for the progra:mming, operation and control of the Recreation Center. She started work on June 28. She is 23 years old and single. The parks maintenance crew deserves a big hand for the quality work they have done on the City Hall landscaping project. Bob Ford and Johnny Glendenning have put in the most hours on the project. Art Pontow was heard to give a sigh of relief when the irrigation system was tested, and all the valves worked properly. *********************************************************************** A_T _HOME WITH THE -VONALVSO_fj_S' "I] that's the attitude you're going to bring to planning our Bicentennial summer then we can just fold up the maps right now and forget the whole thing." *********************************************************************** �SAVE YOUR BACK Sooner or later most of us will experience a backache. It may be a temporary condition which can be alleviated by rest and mild analgesics, • or it may be a chronic condition which requires treatment by a physician and constant individual precautions. What are some of the causes of a backache? 1. Some people are simply born with deformities in the spinal area of the body which may cause back problems at an early age. For example, the deformities may be in the form of a curvature in the spine or one leg being a little shorter than the other. One way to check if one leg is shorter than the other is to stand barefooted in front of a mirror. If one shoulder is lower than the other, a simple orthopedic device in a shoe may be all that is necessary to correct the problem. 2. Certain diseases of our bodies such as diabetes, intestinal disorders, and kidney diseases can contribute to back problems. 3. As we grow older, certain degenerative changes occur in the trunk area of the body such as a weakening of the abdominal and back muscles and back ligaments, and a narrowing of the discs between the vertebral bones. 4. Improper lifting methods can strain the back muscles and ligaments, and/or squeeze the discs causing them to slip, or rupture. While the back is designed to lift, like any piece of machinery it will break down or wear out prematurely without proper care. What can we do to reduce the probability of being stuck with bad backs? 1. We can keep in shape. This includes keeping our weight under control and an exercise program to keep the back and abdominal muscles in tone. A person with a potbelly is asking for a back problem. As one physician has said, "Pregnant women have back problems, but potbellies last longer than nine months." 2. Maintain good posture. If posture is good, sitting or standing, the weight the back must bear will be distributed evenly with all ~uscles, ligaments, and discs doing their share. 3. Sleeping on a mattress that sags in the middle can cause back problems. For this reason, some physicians prescribe a plywood board between the box spring and mattress. Sleeping position is also important. Sleeping on the abdomen is not good for the back, even on a firm mattress. 4. Proper lifting, shoveling, stepping, pushing, and pulling techniques, whether done on or off the job, can do much to prevent back injuries. Here are some tips: a. Do not lift a load that is too heavy or too large -- get help. b. Check the area for tripping or slipping hazards. c. Avoid "L" position lifting. Use this procedure instead: Crouch down with one foot slightly forward, hold the object close to the body, and use the leg muscles as much as possible. Perform the opposite maneuver when setting the object down. d. When lifting or shoveling, shift the position of your feet; do not twist vour torso. e. Avoid "bucket-brigade" lifting of material such as salt sacks. f. Never spread your feet beyond the width of your shoulders when lifting. The same distance applies, front to back, when pushing or pulling. (Continued) �SAVE YOUR BACK (Cont'd from last page) Be sure to have firm footing. Lug-soled shoes are recoromended. Use tools or mechanical equipment whenever possible to avoid manual lifting. i. Step, do not jump, when alighting from equipment or going over an obstacle. j. Take t~e long way around rather than climbing up or going down a steep embankment. Safety Division g. h. *********************************************************************** • 9 NORAD BAND TO PERFORM BENNINGTON FLAG The combined United StatesCanadian "Two Nation Band" will give a free concert Sunday, July 4, at City Park. This feature event will be part of an "Old Fashioned Fair" sponsored by the Thornton Centennial-Bicentennial Committee. This outstanding musical group has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, the Calgary, Canada "Stampede," the 11Tonight Show, 11 the Minneapolis Aquatennial and Expo '74. Their concerts, known as "Cavalcade of :.1usic," are a blend of classics, pops, broadway, movies, marches and modern jazz. The "Fair" will also feature other musical groups throughout the day, food judging contests, sporting events, refreshment and game booths, a musket-firing demonstration by the Rockie Mountain Scirmishes Association and a special sky-diving show. Scheduled to begin at 12 noon, the day's activities will conclude at approximately 10 p.m. with a giant fireworks show, including specially designed ground displays. This program is one which has been tentatively selected for the ABC-CBS lJational 'I'elevision Bicentennial Telethon to be telecast during this 4th of July weekend. We encourage everyone attending to bring a picnic lunch and spend a real old fashioned 4th with us. Office Manager Jin Lease is general chairman and anyone wishing to assist him would be welcome. If you have been wondering about the flag we are flying at City Hall, it is called a Bennington. The earliest known flag of 13 stars and 13 stripes is the one which flew over the Battle of Bennington in August of 1777 and is still preserved today in the museum at Bennington, Vermont. As in many other flags from that era, the Bennington flag has unexpected differences from the flag we have today. The first flag law did not indicate exact details of colors, proportions, star arrangement, etc. Since all flags were made by hand, each flag was more or less different from all others. No one today knows why the figure 76 was added in the canton. While the stars here have seven points, other Revolutionary flags' stars vary from four to eight points. Devere King ********************************** FOR SALE .45 caliber Australian automatic, very good condition, $125 with box of shells. Call Jim Hogan, 287-5544. new engine 1971 Corvette, Contact Tony T-Top, $4,900. Slifka, 287-5544. *********************************************************************** � 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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