September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!
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THE CITY OF FORT MORGAN EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER
Wellness pg. 4 Message from the Manager pg. 3
Department Profile pg. 6 Birthdays and Work Anniversaries pg. 11 September Dates of Celebration pg. 12
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Welcome! MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER The Library and Museum serves as an important resource center in our community by providing educational materials, programming, and entertainment for patrons. Did you know there are over 35,000 items available for check-out? The staff works hard to engage children and adults in creative challenges, such as the Patron Art Showcase, Makerspace and the After School Craft and Connect. They also encourage an enjoyment of reading with programs such as Family StoryTime and the Back-to-School Reading and Trivia Challenge. On top of all that, Library staff also provides entertainment opportunities with specialty events like the Fall into Winter Author Series and Brown Bag lunch presentations. Our museum is equally impressive, with lots of information about Glenn Miller, the American big band leader. Also on display are Native American artifacts, including a remarkable arrowhead collection. Did you know there are over 39,000 catalogued artifacts in their collection? Museum staff are extremely knowledgeable about the history of Morgan County and are quick to help with research projects and educate patrons. As you can see, these folks have a lot on their plates and we are fortunate to have them. Yet another example of the dedication shown by our fantastic City employees. I encourage you to take a look at the ‘Department Profile’ section of this newsletter to read more in-depth about how each employee contributes to the successful operations of our Library and Museum. As we wind down summer and think about fall, we have begun preparations for events such as the annual employee picnic and the end of year Christmas party. I am excited to get back to having in person celebrations with you all and hope you will be able to attend one or both events. The employee picnic is right around the corner (see the information included in this edition) and the event party planning committee is already hard at work on the Christmas party. More information will be coming soon. I hope you enjoy all the information in this month’s edition of the newsletter.
Steve Glammeyer It is time again for a new edition of the “Message from the Manager” and City Employee Newsletter. I hope you enjoyed last month’s edition and learned a lot about the golf and parks departments. This month, tying into national “Library Card Sign Up” month, we are pleased to showcase the departments and staff from the Library and Museum. I hope you can join me in thanking these dedicated individuals for providing us with a great place to learn and relax.
Steve
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SEPTEMBER WELLNESS
BETTER BREAKFAST MONTH There is no better time to celebrate breakfast than during the entire month of September. It’s Better Breakfast Month! Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast has many health benefits. Eating a regular towards eating healthier meals regularly throughout the day. It’s that time of year again. Kids are getting back to school, and everyone is beginning to prepare for the winter months ahead. It’s important to take stock of how to start off the day. Consuming a well-balanced breakfast in the morning gives our bodies energy to get our day started the right way. Kids who have a healthy meal before school starts consistently perform and behave better at school. Having breakfast as a family every morning to talk about daily
Breakfast food can be anything you want it to be,
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morning meal helps control weight and can guide us
within reason of course. Cereal is the most common
plans and promotes healthy eating. Breakfast is essential, but don’t skip the fun of preparing breakfast with your kids!
breakfast food. However, if you wake up with a hankering for a slice of leftover pizza, enjoy it! Pizza is good for you when consumed in moderation. For years, eggs got a bad rap on the food pyramid. Recently, eggs have been proven to provide essential vitamins and minerals needed to promote a healthy diet. A complete breakfast should contain a balance of all the major food groups. Protein, dairy, fat, and carbohydrates. These elements are vital to maintaining stamina and fending off hunger throughout the day. Though carbs and fats are needed in the daily intake of
nutrients, it’s important to not overindulge in these two areas. However, a little bit won’t hurt you. Start your day with a complete breakfast. Set a time aside for the family to grab a quick bite to eat before everyone heads out the door. Share recipes with friends and family on healthy ideas for breakfast.
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SEPTEMBER WELLNESS
BEST BREAKFAST BURRITO Ingredients: 1 pound small round yellow potatoes, cut into ½ inch pieces
Be sure to submit all wellness hours to wellness@cityoffortmorgan.com.
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling ½ teaspoon smoked paprika Pinches of red pepper flakes 1 red bell pepper
A wellness log should always be attached
3 12-inch tortillas
with your submission. You may submit
1 cup fresh spinach
several different activities, doctor’s appointments, etc. on one log. You can earn wellness hours all year, but you will not be able to use them until you have had your biometrics screening and annual
½ cup shredded red cabbage, optional, for color and crunch 9 scrambled eggs ¾ cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup pico de gallo 1 ripe avocado ½ cup cilantro leaves
physical. All Wellness forms are located
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
on the portal under Resources.
1 lime, for squeezing Cilantro Lime Dressing, for dipping
Remember that our insurance plan allows you to have an annual physical each year at any time during the year; it does not have to be 366 days after your physical the previous year. Example: If you had last year’s physical in October, but want to get it in January of the current year, our insurance plan will pay for it.
Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the potatoes onto the sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, the smoked paprika, and pinches of red pepper flakes. Toss to coat, spread evenly on the pan, and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp around the edges. 2. Heat a grill pan on the stove to medium heat. Place the red pepper on the pan and let it char for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the pepper is soft and each side has black grill marks. Alternatively, you can roast it in the oven until soft. Remove from the grill, remove the stem and ribbing, and slice the
Be on the lookout for the next Wellness Challenge! Details coming soon.
pepper into strips. 3. Assemble the burritos: Divide the spinach leaves and red cabbage, if using, among the tortillas. Top with the scrambled eggs, red pepper strips, black beans, pico de
BE ACTIVE!
gallo, potatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Sprinkle with salt and
The annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk is going to held on September 18 in Fort Morgan at Riverside Park.
pepper and a squeeze of lime. Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla over the filling. Fold the bottom flap of the burrito up and over the filling, tucking the sides and the filling as you roll the burrito. Wrap in foil, slice, and serve with Cilantro Lime Dressing for dipping.
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DEPARTMENT PROFILE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
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our WORK The Fort Morgan Public Library serves our community as a resource center by providing materials that satisfy the patrons' need for recreational reading and information. The Library assists in the achievement of educational goals and offers a creative atmosphere in which children and adults can foster their love of reading. The Fort Morgan Museum cares for, stores, and presents the history of Morgan County. There are over 39,000 catalogued artifacts in the collection, two of which have received awards for Colorado’s most significant artifacts:
Thank
you
the first is the Yeager Badger Partial Vessel from c. 1000 AD, and the second is a Marriage Proposal Letter from
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and
military Fort Morgan dated 1866. The museum also offers a research center for genealogy and academic
Museum
staff
endeavors. Additionally, a Lower Gallery features changing traveling exhibits.
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efforts
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in
curating
amazing
We have a great team at the Library/Museum, and we enjoy working for the City for many reasons, including:
resources
to
great benefits, the challenging and rewarding work, cohesive teamwork, working with the public,
promote
interdepartmental friendliness, and our belief that the administration is truly invested in the community.
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literacy
and
education!
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DEPARTMENT PROFILE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
CHANDRA MCCOY, LIBRARY/MUSEUM DIRECTOR Started with the City in 2014 as the museum educator. Promoted to Director of Library/Museum Services. Job entails handling all administrative duties, supervising library/museum employees, helping the staff create a pleasant environment and experience for patrons, assists with programming duties. Plans, directs, and coordinates the operation and administration of the Library and Museum daily operations, programs, budgets, and personnel.
Hobbies: cross stitch, video games, reading, and cooking.
KAT DUPRE, PART TIME LIBRARY AIDE Started with the City in 2015. This is my first job with the city. As a Library Aide, I check books in and shelve them, check books out to patrons, help patrons find books, issue library cards, answer questions about the city and its attractions and many other duties. Hobbies: sewing and needlework. Interests include folklore and mythology.
LYNNDEE KOEHLER, CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN Started with the City in 2017. My job is a blast, I get to create different programs for children within our community, interact with families, visit schools, teach, craft, explore, play, share resources, partner with other community organizations, and help maintain our wonderful children's collection. Hobbies: spending time with my son, crafts, swimming, painting, chess, reading, music, documentaries, and taking short walks to any ice cream counter.
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DEPARTMENT PROFILE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
BRIAN MACK, MUSEUM CURATOR Started at the City as Museum Curator in 2014. Before that date, I was the Museum Researcher (part-time) from 2012. My job entails working with the public on a daily basis in a number of capacities including: research of historic and genealogical questions, tours, the development of long-term exhibits for the main gallery, the design of exhibits for the transitional gallery, cataloguing and the proper storage of artifacts, acquiring new artifacts, and managing the collection.
Hobbies: mountain biking, rare book collecting, and occasional trips to Europe.
BECKY THIEL, PART TIME LIBRARY AIDE
KATHLEEN BYRNE, MUSEUM EDUCATOR Started with the City in 2019. I provide library and museum educational programming for patrons of all ages including, but not limited to: school tours, school visits, crafts and games for groups, historical presentations and talks, cemetery tours, assistance with museum exhibits and curation, assistance with library circulation etc. Hobbies: reading, watching movies, travelling, spending time with friends and family, and touring other museums and libraries.
Started with the City in April, 2021. This is my first job with the city. My duties include: checking books out for patrons; issuing library cards to new patrons; greeting people at the help desk and ensuring they have a positive visit to the library and museum; cleaning and shelving returned books; answering questions of patrons about the library, museum and local area; assisting patrons with computers and emailing and faxing forms for them; engaging with patrons so the library is a warm and cordial environment; assisting full-time library aides with whatever needs they present. Hobbies: reading, having fun with friends, family and grandkids, anything to do with animals, engaging with people I don't know so I get to know them, and relaxing.
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DEPARTMENT PROFILE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
SANDRA GUTIERREZ, PART TIME LIBRARY AIDE Started at the City in 2019 as a seasonal Recreation Aide, then applied for an opening with the Library as a Library Aide. My duties include greeting patrons and helping them navigate our computers, making copies, faxing and scanning documents. I shelve books, DVDs, Audio books and magazine collections, and also pull these items for holds and for other libraries. I check books in and out, issue new Library cards, clean books and other items as they are returned, and handle purchases. I reserve our two rooms for patrons to use and for events, help promote our Library programs and events, assist fellow Librarians with anything they need, and translate for Spanish speaking patrons. Hobbies: cooking, karaoke, music, and spending time with family and friends.
ANGIE HOKE, LIBRARY ASSISTANT 2 TECHNICAL PROCESSOR
LISA SAMPLES, LIBRARY/MUSEUM PROGRAMMING AND CIRCULATION ASSISTANT I'm Lisa Samples. I have been working here at the Library/Museum for the past 5 years. I did work full time here at the library for several years in the early 90's as well. (yes, that makes me old! haha) My current position is circulation and programming assistant. I enjoy working with our patrons, whether they are searching for a book or information, need help on our public computers, or need assistance searching historical records through our museum. Hobbies: crafts, especially knitting and crocheting. (I am starting a creative club for adults - the 1st Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 at the library!) Also, I love outdoor activities, especially golf.
Started with the City in May, 2021. This is my first job with the city. My job is technical processor for the library and museum. This basically entails processing and cataloging all items for the museum and books for the library. Also, I am a part of the collection development team. Choosing new books for the library is a joy! However, one of the best parts of my job is assisting with programming and helping patrons. Hobbies: spending time with my family, reading, and visiting new places. FOCUS on Fort Morgan Employee Newsletter - Sept. 2021
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DEPARTMENT PROFILE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
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Two of the Museum's 39,000+ catalogued artifacts have received awards for Colorado’s most significant artifacts: the Yeager Badger Partial Vessel from c. 1000 AD, as well as a Marriage Proposal Letter from military Fort Morgan dated 1866.
FUN FACTS!
The Museum offers a research center for genealogy and academic endeavors. The Lower Gallery features changing traveling exhibits. Before COVID-19, we received upwards of 20,000 visitations per year -- our numbers
The Library has two e-book/audiobook services available. We provide book delivery and pickup to homebound patrons. We have two meeting rooms available for public use, and offer free public Wi-Fi, 11 public computers and several Chromebooks available for check-out inside the building.
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continue to climb!
IN RECOGNITION BIRTHDAYS & WORK ANNIVERSARIES! 9/8
Rocky
Martinez
and
Sandy
9/24
Daniel
9/27
John
9/28
Steve
Simonds
Cady
Scott
Copass
9/15
Tim
9/16
Doak
9/17
Michelle
9/20
Clint
9/21
9/23
Bain
and
Brad
McCormick
Schneider-Engle 9/30
9/12
Meeks
Jess
Fricke
Duke
and
Miller
Zach
and
Lunog
Kelly
Nestor
Tucker
Jaden
Jole
Jaimie
Anguiano
and
Dave
Temple
BIRTHDAYS WORK ANNIVERSARIES YEARS OF SERVICE
9/8
Brian
Mack,
9/12
Angelica
9/19
Cady
9/20
Kurt
9/21
Kathleen
9/25
Daniel
9/28
Nick
7
years
Rodas,
Jess,
3
Coup,
2
Chandra
McCoy,
7
years
years
years
30
years
Dupre,
Meeks,
15
Mosqueda,
6
years
Leon
Liebanos,
1
year
Victor
Zavala,
1
year
years
1
year
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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH Celebrate by visiting the Fort Morgan Public Library & Museum!
SEPTEMBER 6 IS LABOR DAY
SEPTEMBER 11 IS PATRIOT DAY
Labor Day has been
In 2001, Congress
celebrated as a
approved naming
national holiday in the
September 11
United States since
"Patriot Day" to
1894. The holiday
commemorate the
pays tribute to
anniversary of the
workers, and honors
9/11 attacks.
the people who fought for workers' rights in the 19th century.
SEPTEMBER 8 IS INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 12
SEPTEMBER 21 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
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SEPTEMBER 22 IS THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
Youth Sports Youth Tae Kwon Do is held at
UPCOMING EVENTS
the Fieldhouse every Thursday 8/5 - 10/28.
Riverside Pool Doggie Day is 9/6 from 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Community Yoga and Beginner Strength Training classes! Contact the Fieldhouse for more information.
Fee is $5.00 per dog
City Employees and Family Members Picnic
Makerspace, Family StoryTime, Back to School Reading and Trivia Challenge, and Read & Bead at the Library.
September 10 at Quail Dunes Golf Course
Golf Tournaments in September: DJ Basin, 9/11
The City will close at 3:00PM
Club Championship - QDMGA, 9/18 - 9/19
Food from: La Sabrosita and Snake Pit BBQ Served 5:00PM - 700PM Pitch & Putt Golf Scramble 3:00PM - 6:00PM Service Awards at 6:00PM FOCUS on Fort Morgan Employee Newsletter - Sept. 2021
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