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Life can be stressful. Did you know there are foods that can help relieve stress and anxiety?
Fruits and vegetables such as spinach, blueberries, banana and avocado are healthy options to lessen stress. Bananas are high in B vitamins and produce serotonin, which improves mood and reduces anxiety.
Grains like oatmeal are another serotonin booster. Proteins such as cashews, turkey, salmon, and oysters work as well. Oysters, for example, relieve stress due to the large amount of zinc they contain.
Other foods that may ease anxiety include chamomile and dark chocolate. See the infographic on the right to learn about other healthy options!
Thinly slice the kiwis and then, using a tree shaped cookie cutter, cut a tree from each slice. Line a rimmed baking tray with baking paper. Pour the yogurt into the center of the tray and spread evenly. Place the kiwi trees, strawberries and cranberries as desired onto the yogurt. Freeze until completely solid (approx. 4 hours.)
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AstheDirectorofCommunityServices,IsupportourParks, RecreationandCulturalAffairsDepartments. Parks,Recreation, Library,Museum,CemeteryandGolfareallpartofCommunity Services,andthesedepartmentsareessentialtoahighqualityoflife hereinFortMorgan. Myroleistosupportstaff,providevisionanddirection,andtogrow servicesofferedtoourcommunity.Iworkcloselywithcommunity servicegroups,eventplanners,advisorycommitteesandother variouscitizengroupstoassistthemintheirefforts,ortohelpplan theirevents.IalsoworkcloselywiththeDirectorsteamtolookat big pictureissuesfacingtheCitytoenableourCityManagertomake solidrecommendationstoCityCouncil.
Whatmotivatesmetodothistypeofwork?Thatisaninterestingquestion andahardonetoanswer. Inawaymyentirecareerhasbeenspentinpublic service.
T h e s e c r e t t o a m a z i n g p e r f o r m a n c e i s e m p o w e r i n g t a l e n t e d p e o p l e t o s u c c e e d a t m e a n i n g f u l w o r k . 5 FOCUS on Fort Morgan Employee Newsletter Dec 2022
Thank you to Ty for all he does to implement long-range planning of his many departments, and for his oversight of our recreational and community programs!
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Ty has been with the City of Fort Morgan for about 9 years, with 4 years as the Head Professional / General Manager at the Quail Dunes Golf Course and about 5 years as Director of Community Services.
He is a life member of the Professional Golf Association and has unfortunately not played golf with Tiger or Phil. Being a member of the PGA is vastly different than being a Tour Professional. As a PGA member, you are educated on a wide variety of topics like Business Administration, Budgeting and Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Supervising and Delegating, Communications, Tournament/Event Operations, Merchandising and Teaching.
After obtaining his Bachelors from Fort Lewis College, he spent 3 additional years studying to obtain his PGA membership. Though he was a skilled golfer, love of the game and lessons it taught his students eventually led him to accept his current Community Services position.
He loves the outdoors, hiking, walking, skiing, off roading, watching sports, fly fishing and (yes) golfing! He enjoys high school sports in Fort Morgan, especially because of the way this community rallies behind and supports our high school teams. Though his kids are grown, he still listens to as many football and baseball games as he can.
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The finance department used to claim they were the “Fun Department”, but really the Community Services Department is the “Fun Department!" Everything our hard working staff does each day is about making someone else’s life more enjoyable or better in some way. “Our Work is your Play” is something you hear a lot in the industry, and it is a true statement. Our employees work tirelessly to make sure the community is a great place to work and play, and their dedication to high standard of service is what I am most proud of. They are a great group of people, from the superintendents to the front line workers, they are all amazing and selfless people, who are here to serve. I would encourage everyone who runs into a Parks, Rec, Library, Museum, Golf or Cemetery staff member to please thank them for what they do. They do not hear it enough!
The City of Fort Morgan is considering building a large park and sports complex to the east of the City's new Recreation Fieldhouse. The focus of the park would be a large turf field suitable for outdoor recreation including soccer, flag football and youth sports. Alternate elements that could be included in the design are an outdoor fitness court, sand volleyball courts, lighting, shelter, restrooms, and a walking trail.
Five stars for cleanliness, professionalism, punctuality, quality, and value.
Meredithalsofoundtheprospectofowningasmall boutiquetobeexcitingandnowhadtheroomtomake thathappen Shestartedwithasmallcollectionof jewelryandhandbags,andhasaddedtotheaccessory linewithafewclothingitems. Theseitemsjoin professionalbeautyproducts shampoos,rinses,hair fixatives,etc.includingtheAquageandAmikahair productlinesforconsumerpurchase
OnFebruary11,2020,sheopenedthedoorstohernew placeandsoonjoinedtheFortMorganAreaChamberof Commercetoconnecthernewbusinesstothe community.
RememberMurphy’sLaw? Lessthantwomonthsafter unveilingherentrepreneurialdream,COVID19hitthe UnitedStatesandshe,aswellasothersalons,received thenewsthathairsalonswouldneedtobeshutdowndue tostategovernmentmandates. SalonMVPwouldbe shutdownforsixlongweeks Manysmallbusinesses,not justinthefieldofcosmetology,wouldclosetheirdoors permanently Forsome,therewouldbeworkarounds: movingoperationsoutsideorofferingcurbsideand deliveryservices. Sadly,thesewerenotoptions availabletothebeautyindustry Therewasdefinitelya feelingofuncertaintyforMeredithandothersinthefield
However,thistenacioushairstylistnotonlysurvived,but alsothrivedinthefaceofadversity. Sheusedhertimeto researchandworkonexpansionplans. Meredithhad createdSalonMVPwithavisiontoaccommodatea massagetherapistandanaesthetician. Itdidnottake longbeforeaestheticianSteveGeewithSkinByStevie joinedherteamatthebeginningofApril2020 Last October,massagetherapistKendraFelzeinwithThe BodyShoppe,LLC,alsolocatedherbusinessinthe building Meredithnotesthatbothhaveaddedtalent andpersonalitytoSalonMVP.
Being recognized as a Business of the month recipient is an acknowledgement of a business’s valuable contributions to our community. Each month, this distinction is given to a Fort Morgan business that excels in such areas as pride in their business, top-notch customer service, growth, active involvement in area organizations and programs, and community contributions that assist in creating a better quality of life.
Congratulations to Meredith and Salon MVP. Thank you for your outstanding work and contributions you continue to provide in order to make Fort Morgan a great place to live, work, and enjoy.
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SeniorNightOut:12/14/22:4p.m. 8:00p.m.:Bringthecreworgosolo andenjoyanightoutoftownwithdinnerandgoodcompany!Thismonthwe headtoTheFlameSteakhouse.BusdepartsfromSeniorCenterat5:00p.m.and shouldreturnaround7:00p.m.$4fortransportation.Mealonown.
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MindfulMeditationwithMadeline:12/21/22: 8:30A.M. 9:30A.M: Indoorandoutdoorclassfocusedonteachingdifferent meditationandstressmanagementtechniques Includesguidedmeditation, mindfulnessexercise,andgroupdiscussion Chairmeditation Featuredoncea month!
ChristmasParty:12/23/22:2:00-4P.M:
