https://thorntonco.cvlcollections.org/files/original/287750917e58bb201f331dbc23e41e16.pdf b7863ee1b128615ddfd2454da5605985 PDF Text Text -, Vol. 6 No. 9 September 30, 1977 EMPLOYEES' EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH I would like to nominate Jim Creekmore for the Employees' Employee of the Month for October. Jim has been with the City and the Street Division for five years and has a very good record. He takes a lot of pride in the work that he does and an interest in his fellow employees. Not only is his work outstanding, but he takes extra time to teach the people that he works with, on and off the job. Jim set up special training classes on Saturdays and after regular work days for anyone interested in learning how to run the different equipment or anything that pertains to the type of work that Jim does. I think it's about time that Jim Creekmore was the Employees' Employee of the Month! Les Adams *********************************************************************** KEEPS HIS BARGAIN Business was a bit slow in town, so the carpet sweeper salesman thought he'd like a rural sales territory. When he began his sales talk, the farmer interrupted to say that he shouldn't waste his time and breath because he already had a carpet sweeper. The salesman, still anxious to make a sale replied, "Good! I can give you a generous tradein allowance on your old model." The farmer seemed tempted but finally replied, "I can't make that kind of deal. After all, I took her for better or worse." Need help with your holiday baking? Will make cookies, bars and quick breads. Contact Marcia Elliott 288-3263. ********************************** SPELLING LESSON The boss was so annoyed about the office staff's continual mistakes that he had a notice put up that contained just one word: "THINK!" He was wild the next morning someone had penciled underneath it the words, "OR THWIM!" *********************************************************************** �"PG I -z BITS AND PIECES FROM THE RECREATION SECTION Halloween happenings are rapidly approaching!! All the ghoullllJ stuff begins on Friday night, October 28, with a hay ride for those 18 and over, with a promise that a good time will be had by all who attend. Keep a look-out for notices of the tim~ and cost of the evetit. Th~re will also be a Party Hearty time at the Recreation Center for all ~g~s 0n Sunday, October 30. Costume contests, apple bobbing, games, enter-- LJnent and 1:>ts more surprises are in store. There will .be prizes· for all those who enter in the Pumpkin Carving Contest also. Pumpkins will be judged in the following categories: scariest, funniest, ugliest, prettiest, largest, smallest and the most character. Time of the party- is to be announced. And, back by popular demand, is the infamous Rec r ea-. tion Spook House!! The hours will be from noon to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, October -29 .And for that, there is nothing to say . . . you' 11 ·just have to come and witness it for yourself ... if you have the nerve! Anyone_ interested in helping with the Spook House, please contact Bonnie Simpson, extension 266. If you have any suggestions for the house, your input would be greatly appreciated. The Fall Co-Ed Volleyball League is underway with 7 "A" division and 8 "B" division teams participating. This year there are three teams of City employees participating in the "B" division. Bob Ford has a team with Johnny Garner and DeWit F~istoe playing, along with their wives. Howard McGee has a team with Steve Young and Walt Swank playing, also along with their wives. Jay Simmons has the other team. On Jay's team, there is Jim Smith (Police), Karl Forrest (Councilman), Kim Wolf (Planning) and Sheri Hart (Cashier). "B" League plays every Thursday evening. The season will continue through November, with the Spring League beginning in April. Plans are currently underway for the Employee Christmas Party. So far, the date is Friday, December 16. The proposed site is the Denver Merchandise Mart at 58th Avenue off I-25. Some of the new ideas for this year's party have been coming in, but we still need some more help in order to make it the best for all. In order to do this, it has been suggested that we form a Party Committee with a representative from each department. This representative would actually help plan the party by bringing all of your ideas to the Recreation Section. The only qualification necessary is that this person like to party and help others have a good time. This person would also aid in dispersing tickets to their respective departments. If you are interested in being this representative, please contact Pat Mirandy, extension 265, as soon as possible. A new idea also to be incorporated into this year's Christmas Party - . the Annual Employee Awards Assembly. You will be pleased to know t~at you may have a chance for an award, even if you haven't been here five years! We call these new-found awards "City Superlatives." They will be voted on by all the employees. At present, we need to have your input as to what kind of superlatives should be voted on. For those of you that are still confused, examples would be: Biggest Bull----er, Friendliest, Best All Around, Craziest, Most Straight-Laced, Most Interesting Attire, Spitooie Award --just to give you a few ideas. Please refer all of your suggestions to the Recreation Section by a phone call, extension 265, or jot it down on a piece of paper and put it in the department mailbox by Friday, October 7. *********************************************************************** �PG, 3 ONE EMPLOYEE'S OPINION - . Numerous interpretations of the Career Service rules have surfaced. Some, by other than than those who actually wrote the rules and regulations, indicate that it would behoove all City employees to obtain an interpretation from those employees who were actually involved :in the writing of the Career Service rules. Example: If an employee is given a one-day suspension and appeals this to the Career Service Board, he could receive up to a 30day suspension or even termination from the Board -- at least according to the Personnel Director's interpretation. With the "threat" or possibility of a stronger punishment, not too many employees would appeal any management decision to the Career Service Board. I don't think this is the interpretation intended nor the desired result. What's your opinion? Joel Sidell CNAJIONAl IAPlTT --~ cou•c•L *********************************************************************** BITS AND PIECES OF SANITATION The Sanitation Division would like to welcome Richard Wynne to the City as a full time employee and, at the same time, congratulate him on his marriage September 16, 1977. We wish him many happy years to come. The Sanitation Division would like to give thanks to Larry Simpson, Ste~e Young and everyone at City Hall responsible for the letter commending all three of the part-time men that worked with us this summer. ··. The Sanitation Division would also like to say thanks to Bruce Dutton for the tremendous job done on getting parts for the four vehicles · t hat. were down Friday. We would also like to say thanks to the night supervisor and mechanics for repairing those vehicles~ they were ready to go Monday. Job well done, guys! · In reminder to the suggestion box, there are several employees that have received bonds and several more in consideration. So, your suggestitins will not only benefit the City, but may be rewarding to you, as well. · If· you are buying a new home, you may want to consult with Steve ·Young ~b6ut some of thi things to look for. *********************************************************************** �PG, 4 DEFENSIVE DRIVING CAN REDUCE ACCIDENTS The reduction of the maximum speed limit to 55 mph has been instrumental in reducing the number of deaths and disabling injuries that occur on our nation's highways. While the death rate per miles traveled continues to decrease, the number of men, women and children killed and injured on our highways continues to increase. Are we to take the attitude that a certain number of our citizens must die or be seriously injured on our highways; that there is not much any organization or any one person can do to stem the tide? Such an attitude is far from the truth. Highway departments throughout the nation are engaged in a crusade to build safer highways and institute safety improvements on older highways. Traffic safety organizations, both public and private, are sponsoring driver safety education and, at least indirectly, initiating safety legislation. What can we do as individuals to reduce the number of vehicle accidents on our highways and accordingly reduce the carnage that results? The answer is defensive driving. · One important factor in defensive driving is, of course, obeying the motor vehicle laws or, as it is sometimes termed, "driving legally." But if we limited our driving habits to strictly driving legally, it wouldn't be long before we would be involved in an unusually high number of accidents. Sure, the other driver would be at fault, but what would that prove? What more canwedo to alleviate the possibility of becoming involved in a vehicular accident? Here are a few suggestions: Keep vehicles in safe running condition. This includes, but is not limited to, clean windows and lights, tires with adequate tread and inflation, a maximum of one inch play in the steering wheel, good brake linings properly adjusted, a leak-free exhaust system with a tailpipe that extends beyond the car body, and regular ignition tuneups. Wear safety belts. They not only help prevent injury in case of an accident but help you maintain control of the vehicle instead of being jostled around during the course of an accident. Maintain a schedule of proper sleep and rest in order to react quickly and stay awake behind the wheel. Guard against mind-wandering because of personal or business problems. Shift eyes to get the "big picture." This includes glancing to the sides and sufficiently ahead to detect accident hazards that could develop. Allow a "space cushion;" that is, don't bunch up with cars on any of the four sides of the vehicle. Signal well in advance when making a turn or switching lanes. A glance · to the right or left can help detect any vehicle in the blind spot 6£ iear and side view mirrors. . . . .. · Allow at least one car length for each 10 mph as a following distance. - · Increase .the distance for rain, snow or ice conditions. Don't tailgate - _because some d r iv e r may "sneak in" ahead of your vehicle. The few seconds lost in arrivingn your destination are not worth chancing a rearend collision. ·Yiel~ the right of way (even if you legally have it), to the driver who wa,nts-to 11hog" the road. . The definition of defensive driving is, therefore, more than driving leg~tly. It is driving l~gally, practicing courtesy, being alert at all times-and anticipating what the other driver will do. Sa£ ety Subj ect of the Month Was.hington State Highway Commission July· 1977 · . . _ , - ********************************************~************************** . �PG. 5 VACATION TOUR Harlan, our granddaughter Tanya and I left Thornton Friday evening, July 8. We drove through Wyoming to Yellowstone National Park and through Idaho on to Salt Lake City. We took a tour through the Mormon Temple and took Tanya to Salt Lake so she could swim in the salt water. We then drove into Reno, Nevada, where we stayed overnight. We drove on to Walker, California and saw our son, Charles, daughterin-law, Buffi, and grandson, Dusty. We went fishing and swimming and had a picnic in the mountains. We saw Virginia City, went to Lake Tahoe and had dinner and took a boat across Lake Tahoe. We left Walker, California Friday morning and went to San Bernadine and visited my brother. Then, on to Los Angeles, down the coast to San Diego, on to Imperial Beach, where we parked and spent a couple of days at the beach. We were only about two miles from the ocean. We also went to San Diego to see Sea World, Wild Country Safari and the zoo. We left Imperial Beach and went down the coast through Old Mexico, back to Arizona, through New Mexico and back to Colorado. We sure were glad · to get home, but we had a beautiful two-week trip. Freda *********************************************************************** QUIZ The answers will be included in next month's "City Chatter." 1. An author writes a book every two years. When his seventh book is published, the sum of the years in which they were all published is 13,804. In what years were the seven books published? 2. A chauffeur always arrives at the train station at exactly five o'clock to pick up his boss and drive him home. One day his boss arrives an hour early and starts walking home. He arrives at home twenty minutes earlier than usual. How long did he walk? From "MBA" magazine Submitted by Barbara Green ,._,. EOtN U.&.,L tNAflON&L SAf'(Tl COUNCIL *********************************************************************** SOMETHING MISSING A farmer entered a drug store · w·i th . h i s 1 e ft hand on his hip and his left elbow extended. Asking for a· soft drink, he proceeded to drink it. He then reached around with his right hand to his left pocket for his billfold. "Excuse me," said the druggist, "but can't you use your left hand?" · The farmer looked startled, · . then answered, "Well, I' 11 be doggone! I've lost my watermelon!" FOR SALE 1971 Corvette T-top, red, excellent condition. Contact Tony Slifka, Police Department, for information. ********************************** Money cannot buy happiness, but then, happiness cannot buy groceries. "The Old Philosopher" *****~***************************************************************** �PG. 6 HUNKS AND CHUNKS FROM THE STREET DIVISION Congratulations to Jim Creekmore on his recent promotion to Grew Leader. · I would like to welcome John (Jake) Jacobs as the new Mai.~t.enance Specialist to the Street Division. John has been with the Street Division for about two months now and has shown some very good qua'I Lt Le s , John was born in Hays, Kansas but has lived in Colorad, since he was eight years old. He is an E-5 (Sergeant) in the Army 1.~,~serves and has one more year before his enlistment is up. Some of John's hobbies are auto repair, collecting guns and hunting. So, welcome to the City, and we hope you'll have many good years with us. · · Les Adams *********************************************************************** . '1·'. t3t\ " A\. ~ \~-----· t::>',_.. ,.......... .' . .... .... ,........ t. *********************************************************************** BITS AND PIECES FROM THE FIRST FLOOR We are enjoying having Evon Allen with us at the switchboard _while E~elyn is enjoying a cionth vacation. I'm sure Evelyn will have lots to tell us when she gets back the first of the month. . Our__ prayers. and thoughts are with Gen-evieve Pierce on the loss of her mother-in-law last week in Houston, Texas. . _Nap.cy Vincent and husband are in the process of buying a new home in Medema Homes. I understand it isn't_ finished as yet. , .· · Freda Davis and ·husband, Harlan, enjoyed a vacation touring ,the North and South in their new motor mobile home. .Barb T~ylor and husband spent a vacation in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also, Hope she can Barb's mother hai been ill 6££ and on:but is home again. stay theie. · · · Otif'P~~ employee, Arlene Stapp, arid family enjoyed a week v~cation in.the.San Luis Valley. ' *****'******************************~******~*************************** �PG, 7 *********************************************************************** HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don't forget to wish the following nice people "Happy Birthday!" Jay Simmons - - John Jacobs - - Jim Wilson - - Hilda Back - - Steve Fenton - Pat Barnhardt - Les Gray - - - Genevieve Pierce John McBeth - - Freddie Conway Julie Urban - - Sam Hermosillo Devere King - - Nancy Vincent - Gail Frasier - Jim Smith - - - Stephen Young - Stephen Barger Barbara Taylor Greg La Greca - Evon Allen - - Debra Dahl - - Stephen Rogers Steve Englund - Mike.Dittman - Ray Zink - - - Leonard McCain Hank Robert - - Larry Simpson - Sandra Gill - - Sherry Meier - · Pat Mirandy - - Tom Clouser - - Hank Clark - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CC/AC - - - - Streets - - - Fire - - - - Recreation - Meter Division Personnel - - Bldg. & Plant Clerical - - Parks - - - - Shops - - - - Recreation - Bldg. & Plant Bldg. & Plant Clerical - - Recreation - Police - - - Sanitation - Police - - - Clerical - - Recreation - Utilities Adm. Recreation - Water Supply Recreation - Eng. & Insp. Water Supply City Attorney Eng. & Insp. 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Steve Neumeyer was recently promot~ -~rom Cadet to Police Officer and is presently attending the Aurora folice Academy along with Eric and Greg Taft. We've heard tales about the academy but now we really wonder because after only a couple of weeks, Greg is wearing a cast on one foot and commenting that the instructor won. Paul Schultz is back from his vacation in Las Vegas. He claims to have had a marvelous time but mostly talks about Ann Margaret. Rumor has it that there is a 'King of Rock and Roll' in our midst. This rumor has it that someone by the name of 'Fred' won a twist contest some weeks ago. I wonder who in the world 'Fred' is! Joel Sidell is still running the river when time and weather permit. If anyone is free on Mondays and Tuesdays and is interested in a river trip, contact him. What's this we hear about two officers commandeering horses at the Larkspur stables to go in pursuit of car thieves? One of the horses, a mare by the name of Harvey, is said to have been a little less than cooperative. But, citizens beware, the Lone Ranger and Tonto have returned! Marjie *****************************************************-****************** -;. - ~ ~***~********~~f~****************************************************** �. 'I PG., 9 • *********************************************************************** GENERAL OFFICE SAFETY Routine office work can lead to serious accidents and injuries. The following information is aimed at helping reduce this type of injury or accident. 1. Every injury, regardless of the nature or extent, or any accident, whether or not anyone is injured, should be reported immediately to supervision. Failure to do so could delay the correction of a situation which could cause further problems. 2. Good housekeeping should be maintained in all work areas. Clean up spilled materials promptly. Do not block aisles, exits, stairways, electrical panels or fire extinguishers. Waste paper baskets shall not be used as ash trays or garbage cans. One should inform supervision if there are broken floor tiles, worn stair treads, missing hand rails or extremely slippery work surfaces. 3. The use of folding chairs or chairs with wheels or casters were never meant to stand on, as this creates a potential accident hazard. A ladder or step stool is.designed for this task. An unattended open file drawer is an invitation to an accident. A person can trip over it causing a fall, and if more than one of the upper file drawers are open at the same time, the entire file cabinet could tip over. 4. The use of volatile or flammable solvents or chemicals such as duplicating fluid, typewriter cleaner, gasoline or paint tqinner should never be used as a skin cleansing agent or to clean machine parts, floors, walls or other surfaces. 5. Electrical or mechanical equipment which is defective, such as frayed power cords, should never be used. Supervision should be notified when .such tpnditions are discovered. Tp prevent fires from over.Load ed c i.rcu Lt s, only approved extension cords with multiple outlets shall be used. Plugs with. two to. four taps should not be plugged into wall or floor receptacles. Office equipment or ele~tric appliances should not· be used in· a wet or moist location unless the power cord and receptacle are electrically grounded. No unauthorized person should make electrical or mechanical repairs on office equipment. 6. Sharp objects such as exacto knives or letter openers should be stored in separate containers to avoid punctures and_ lacerations~ Should a paper cutter malfunction due. to a defective spring or blade mechanism, it is imperative that supervision be notified immediately. 7. It is important that all employees aie familiar with the emergency numbers required to contact help in the event of fire or medical emergency. *********************************************************************** !i �\ � 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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