https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/41e318d4898abb95176728d58baffb17.pdf 52abbf32ad3f5549552dc12b56e190ed PDF Text Text ~li eit~ ~hatttr t ·1 \ Vol. 6 No~ 8 'THE VOICE OF THORNTON EMPLOYEES' Au.&!!..~t__3_1_, 19 7 7 CONGRATULATIONS, EVELYN!!! Evelyn Utterback received a much-deserved Employee of the Month Award from the City Council on August 8, 1977. People like Evelyn are too often taken for granted. Her latest feat was coming in to man the switchboard on the Colorado Day holiday in order to satisfy the many inquiries by the utilities customers about the new waker restrictions. This is not unusual for Evelyn -- She has answered the call to duty under the same type of circumstances before, when the telephone system has failed over a weekend. Her contact with the citizens under all types of stress has always been appreciated by the City of Thornton and especially by her co-workers. We appreciate your everyday concern, Evelyn -- let alone the extra effort you always seem to be able to come up with when you are called upon. Evelyn received her savings bond and the citation, as well as the wholehearted congratulations from our City Manager, Jim Perry, and the members of the Council. Thanks, Evelyn, for an always good job! *********************************************************************** A cauliflower is just a cabbage with a college education. "The Old Philosopher" ********************************** WOULD YOU LOOK? TopZesE suits and peek-a-boo cZothes Mini skirts and see-thru hose If Godiva made her· ride today WouZd you even gtance her way? Yes, I guess you wouZd, of course, PeopZe seZdom see a horse! UNITED WAY 1977 On September 7, 1977, the United Way campaign will begin in the Denver metropolitan area. Last year, the City of Thornton attained 92. 9% of its goal. This ye~r, I am shooting for 100%! This goal can only be reached with your help. I am planning several in-house meetings during the month of September which will be scheduled t hr ough yo'l:lr supe rv i.sors. We all need to pitch in this year arid help those less fortunate -t han ourselves. See you at the next meeting. J. Simmons *****~***************************************************************** ��PG. 2 , . \'\ ,..~, TO lit84.t"t ,, I LEARn ABOUT SAFETY *********************************************************************** UPDATE ON SUGGESTION REVIEW COl\flvIITTEE Just to keep everyone informed as to the workings of the Suggestion Review Committee since it was recently formed -- a slight update: The initial meeting of the committee was held on July 7 at which time 14 suggestions were reviewed. Of this total, seven suggestions were rejected by the committee on the basis of its review and belief that the suggestions were not worthy of any further consideration. This, of course, left the other seven suggestions as being in the status of having enough potential for departmental review. Shortly after the committee meeting, the suggestions were forwarded to the involved departments with recommendations for further review and analysis. The second meeting of the committee was held on August 4 at which time five more suggestions were reviewed. One suggestion was forwarded for departmental review, two were rejected and two others are being referred back to the employee for additional information. The initial response to the Suggestion Review Committee's work has appareritly been favorable and it is hoped that this committee and the process that it has initiated will prove to be a viable part of the regular City process~ Ariy6ne having suggestions should either utilize the suggestion boxes that are either already instalred or will be insialled very shortly or should submit them to members of the Suggestion Review Committee. *********************************************************************** �PG, 3 1978 PAY PLAN ADOPTED At the-August 22nd meeting, ihe City Council adopted the 1978 pay plan as presented to them by the Career Service Board. This plan includes the salary schedules you received earlier this month for classified, uniformed Fire and non-classified personnel. The classified schedule includes a $66 increase at each step. This results in a variety of increases (for example, 12.7% if you're now earning $518/mo.; 6.5% if your salary is $1015/mo.; and 3.4% if you earn $1962/mo.). No changes were approved in fringe benefits; therefore, the City will continue to pay 100% of health insurance premiums. There are still some questions being received about how to identify what your salary will be on January 1, 1978. Here's how. 1) If you are currently in Steps A through G, locate that step in the range where your position is listed in the 1978 schedule and that will be your salary. 2) If you are currently at Step H, I or J, add $66 to your monthly salary at the end of 1977. That will be your 1978 monthly salary. If you are at Step H, I or J and your position was approved for an upgrade, find the salary amount for your new range (same step) on the 1977 schedule. That amount plus $~6 will be your 1978 monthly salary. The policy for bonus awards for 1978 w~ll be finali~ad_this fall and will be covered in the City Chatter when approved. If you have any questions about your pay, please call Personnel, extension 251, 250 or 270. JoVonne *********************************************************************** KEYS ~-l ....,lelecll This. is a "have" and "have not" subject in the Building and Fleet Maintenance Division. A key to a Chrysler product, probably an ignition key, was found in the conference room and given to Sandra Kailey .. Since no one inquired about a lost key, Sandra sent it on down to our department where we are holding it until it is claimed. We are also trying to. locate a ·....nn ........ e • a I set of keys to Unit #705, one of the '77 Datsuns. There is a set ********************************** of keys for this unit at the garage and Dennis Kuckelman has a EXACTLY!- set; however, there is another set of keys to this unit which we are "Now," said the demonstrator of unable to locat€. an electric cooker, "you put in It is hoped that employees will one teaspoon of water for each be able to ?olve both of these ·minute you wish the egg to cook. mysteries. ·- Does everyone understand?" Building & Fleet Maintenance DiviMrs. Newlywed. spoke up to .. ask, sion "Is that level or heaping?" T I O " A L S A P T T. C O U N C I l *********************************************************************** �PG. 4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don't forget to wist the following nice people, "Happy Birthday!" i Jowel Briscoe - - Cary Palmer - - - Ken Neely - - - - Thoma s Engle - - Joseph Sorosky - Rod Myers - - - - Sharon Boyd - - - Gary Klearman - - JoVonne Fitzgerald Bob Martin - - - Freda Davis - - - Bob Ford - - - - Bob Carmosino - - Debbie Skiles - - Dian1;; Bartlett - Alice Porth - - - Tom Nolte - - - - Don Oliver - - - Walt Swank - - - Larry Zanatell - Wilson Elder - - Don Marshall - - Roger Bachman - - Pam Mossberg - - Charlotte Miller LeRoy Aragon - - John McGeeney - - Tom Gomer - - - - Charles Benson - John Bevel - - - Kim Moore - - - - - - Parks - - - - Utilities Adm. Police - - - Maintenance - Recreation - Police - - - Municipal Court Finance - .. - Personnel - - Police - - - Clerical - - Parks - - - - Police - - - Recreation - Parks - - - - Recreation - Water Supply Fire - - - - Maintenance - Recreation - Police - - - Mu~icipal Court Fire - - - - Recreation - Po.I ice - - - Meter Division Streets - - - Police - - - Parks - - - - Police - - - Police - - - - - - - - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - _Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. - - - Sept. 1 2 3 4 4 4 7 7 9 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 21 21 22 22 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 *********************************************************************** It's not my job to run the boat the horn I canno~ blow. if YTs~n... .--1 ,,,- _ It's not my job to say how far the yacht's to go. (fil~ It's not my job · to throttle down or even change the bell.- ™•........ •••r•••at. ••,1Tt c•v•c11. But let the damn "thing hit the dock, and see who catches hell! Du OD[J)Q * * * * * ** * *·****-****,** ** * ** ***** * * ** * * ** ** * * * * * * * ** * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * **** *** * �PG, 5 HIGH PAY She was on the committee to beautify the historic section of her hometown and her civic standards were high. But, in an absent-minded moment, she emptied the ashtray of her car on main street and was cited for littering. The judge fined her $29. "That's exorbitant," she protested. "Why, you levy only $15 for running a red light which endangers life and property!" Relenting, the judge withdrew the fine and sentenced her to four hours picking up trash. "Weren't you humiliated?" asked a friend after the job was over. "The word is exhilarated!. When else have I earned $7.25 an hour?" *********************************************************************** BITS FROM SANITATION The Sanitation Division would like to welcome Doyle Weeks to the City as a full time employee as of June 1, 1977. So far, this man has a perfect attendance record. We would like to also congratulate him on his rapid advancement. Within seven months, Doyle was promoted to Maintenance Specialist I. Everyone in the Sanitation Division would like to thank Carl Eberhard, William Snyder and Robert Blair on the tremendou~ jobs they did for us. They were all great help to us in surveying this hot summer. Again, thanks, guys! Steve Young of the Sanitation Division has just completed a course in supervisory skills and has received a certificate of completion. The Sanitation Division had a camping trip August 19,· 1977. Along with various employees of· the shop complex, there were a tot~l of 43 people. Everyone had a real ni~~ time except for some-Wayne Armstrong was fishing and got his line hung up on a rock. So, he waded out t9 get it loose and stepped on it, getting- it- hung on the bottom of his foot. According to some that we:ce· ob s e r v i.ng from the bank, it was quiteasight:Well, that's it for this month. BITS FROM THE POLICE _DEPARTMENT Officers Barger, Brightenburg and Wickman are back to work after their recent graduation from the Aurora Police Academy. July was the month for baby boys. Bob and Beth Carmosino, Joe and Sherri Bowland and Chris and Sherri Mclellan are the proud parents of sons born during the past month. Congratulations to all. Our wishes for a swift recovery go to Sandy Horst who was injured in an automobile accident July 19. The favorite line, "I'm just happy to be here," meets unbelieving stares after the last few weeks of being short-staffed in every facet of the department. The overtime and overwork has made almost everyone short tempered~ Hey somebody, smile -- it's got to get better ... doesn't it??? ********************************** ONLY HALFWAY - - The doctor asked the octogenarian how he was feeling._ "Slowing down a·bit" allowed . ' the _old man. "Used to walk all around the block every marning before breakfast. Now, when I· get halfway around, I'm so tuckered out, I have to turn around and come back." *********************************************************************** �PG, BITS & 6 PIECES FROM RECREATION Ladder Tennis Tournament for all 14 and above.· A tournament in which all participants set up their own individual matches, then report the results to the Recreation Department so that the proper change may be made on the ladder. Entry fee is $2 per event per participant and a can of new balls; winner of match takes new balls, loser takes the used. Tournament is open to all; however, those not residing in the City of Thornton will be assessed a $3 entrance fee. Events are Men's and Women's Singles, Men's and Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Limit is two events per person. There must be at least eight sign-ups in each event. Deadline for registration is Monday, September 6, at 9:00 P.M., at the Recreation Center. Tournament play will begin the week of September 12 through October 20 with the semi-final and championship matches being played at City Park on Saturday, October 22. Registration forms for the tournament are available at the Recreation Cente~. New City Pool hours now in effect until closing, September 5: Sunday through Saturday, Adult Swim, Noon - 1:00 P.M.; and Open Swim, 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Fall class registration will begin on Saturday, September 3, at North Valley Shopping Center from 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. and_will continue at the Recreation Center on Tuesday, September 6, from 8:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Please note that the Recreation Center will be closed on Labor Day. Revised hours for the Recreation Center are now in effect: Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.; Saturdays, Noon to 6:00 P.M.; and closed on Sundays. Highland Pool is now closed for the summer/fall season. There will be no swimming lessons this fall; however, swimming lessons will be part of the program after January 1, 1978. "Helping Hand" (an independent women's basketball association) will start their fourth week of basketball try-outs clinic at the following location: Central Catholic High School, 1836 Logan (Downtown Denver). Following are the dates and times practices will be held: Tuesday Wednesday 7-9 P.M. August 23 24 7-9 P.M. August 30 31 7-9 P.M. September 6 7 "Helping Hand's" opening game will be November 5 and any women above the age of 17 interested in playing basketball, please contact Mr. Edward Brooks at 321-6465. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *·* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *-*· * * * * *~ * * * * * * * an accident cancrlpple w®®m n~@@~rn~ *****************.***************************************************** �PG, 7 PROGRESS ON CREDIT UNION In response to many questions concerning the new credit union, I was able to obtain the following information during a telephone conversation with the manager of the credit union. The Adams County Federal Employees' Credit Union held a meeting August 8, 1977, and approved a change in their charter to include City of Thornton employees. The next step will be review and approval of the change in charter by the National Credit Union, headquarters in Austin, Texas, which will take from four to six weeks. As you can see, it will be sometime in September before we will have a firm answer on the credit union, but it should be worth the wait. Del Allbee *********************************************************************** EXPENSIVE AFFAIR JOB UN-WANTED Two men were talking and the first asked, "What's going on at your house these days?" "Nothing much is new -- except that I seem to be financing a love affair for my son," the second man answered. "Talk about the modern generation," commented the first, "Well, I hope she's a nice girl." . "Oh, it's not a girl," replied his friend, "It's a car!" Tired of the constant disorder in her sons' roo~, a mother laid down the law: For every item she had to pick up o.££ the f Loo r., they __ would have to pay her a nickel. At the end of the week, the boys owed her 65 cents. She received the money promptly, along witha SO-cent tip and a note which read 11Thanks, Mom. Keep up the good work!" **************•******************************************************** HUNKS & CHUNKS FROM STREETS As I write this month's article for the Street Division, I think about all the pros and cons I have heard in the past month about our new pay plan. A lot of the employees showed up and gave their opinions to the Career Service Board, and the only thing that we were able to keep was our insurance. We kept it by the skin of our teeth for this year -- will we have it next y~ar? I heard a.lot of people th~t wete not at all happy with the proposed plan get up and state their opinions. But when the City Couri~il had theii operi meeting, why didn't the people show up and give their statements then? Not many people showed their faces or ~ave their opinions, but the·same people that didn't bother showing up will run around complaining about the new plan. All I can say is, it's not going to do any good to complain to each other; le~'s get it together before it's too late. As many of you know, Dick Gerbitz resigned this month. Dick bought a gas station and store in Hot Sulpher Springs. We hope Dick makes a good go of it. - If you go up that way, stop in and. say "Hi." I'm sure you won't have any trouble finding him because his station is the only main station in the town! Well, another three-day" weekend coming up and I'm sure everyone has big pla~s. If. yo~'re-drivin~, be careful! W~ want to see you all back next week. Lester Adams . *********************************************************************** �PG, 8 BUILDING & PLANT MAINTENANCE WORK REQUEST Date ----------Supervisors Initials Person Initiating Request: Person to Contact For Info. _ Phone or Ext. Location of Work (Bl~g. Name, Number, Room or etc) • _ 1 PRIORITY CATEGORY, TYPE 0:-1 WORK Carpentry _ Miscellaneous Electrical Custodial Plumbing Equip.Repair Painting Other Urgent Essential to Safety, Health or Welfare Priority_ Work necessary to acco~lishing day to day work operations Routine Desirable work but does not affect day to day w~- ;a; D~ ~'IORK TO NEW FORM Below is for Buildi Work Request 't\ Assigned To Special Com.~ents • This is a, copy of the Building and Plant Maintenance Department's new Work Request form which every department should have received copies of in the last few days. This new layout will provide our department with more complete information on the type of work being done, as well as the material and labor costs. We would appreciate you using the new form immediately. Convert any old ion Date ·. forms you have on hand to scrap paper whatever. Beverly Lane Bldg. & Plant Maint. Dept • ----- --- ~·· Descrintion of Material • .or P.O. No.I Total Cost 1-. f.,-: --t------ ...,.. 3. &e::s& a+if&iii6£ ?-!an . :::z:..ws.: ; .,-iii?; E:>l~loyee Na'lle " , -=, .1 .--~++-i ~v:;.--;;.;.;;;;d • ,;;;: ~ ::n:Efii3&i£ t , • *:.J;;:: kif5! ;--= a Hour Exnendi ture Hour s Rate Per Hour l. TotaJ. Labor 2. TotaJ. Material 3. Total Cost ---- $ $_ �� 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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