Indulge yourself with a massage
Treat yourself to a day of relaxation, whatever that means for you. Turn off your phone, don’t check your emails, and get a massage, schedule a spa day, or go to the beach.
Check in with a friend
Research shows that connecting with loved ones is beneficial to our health. During Emotional Wellness Month, schedule some quality time with friends. You’ll both benefit from some extra emotional support and love.
Learn a new coping skill
Do you have some go-to coping skills for when you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Take some time to develop a list of simple activities like breathing exercises, yoga, and drawing that help you calm down and selfsoothe in difficult emotional times.
Did you know your emotional well being has powerful effects on your overall health? Mental and emotional stress can translate into negative physical reactions, a weakened immune system, and poor health.
“Emotional wellness” refers to our ability to process feelings in a healthy, positive way and manage the stress of everyday life. If you feel stressed or overwhelmed, try a soothing activity like meditation or yoga to slow down and clear your mind.
Use Emotional Wellness Month as an opportunity to take charge of your emotional wellness, find the soothing activities that work for you, and, most of all, breathe!
INGREDIENTS:
2 medium apples
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon milk
1 2 tablespoons drippy peanut butter
TOPPING OPTIONS: Chia seeds
Toasted coconut Chocolate chips Hemp hearts
DIRECTIONS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Slice your apples and place them on a platter or serving plate, set aside.
In a small bowl, add your yogurt, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and milk; whisk to combine.
Using a resealable bag, add your yogurt mixture to the bag and cut a hole in one of the corners, creating a piping tip for drizzling your yogurt on the apples.
Drizzle the yogurt on the apples.
Drizzle your peanut butter over the apples next.
Lastly, add your toppings. We used chia seeds, sprinkled dark chocolate chips and toasted coconut chips.
Serve and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
8 marshmallows
2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced and cored 4 squares Hershey's chocolate
Warm caramel, for drizzling
DIRECTIONS:
1. 2. 3.
Toast marshmallows until golden. Sandwich s’mores: Top one apple slice with a Hershey’s square and two toasted marshmallows. Drizzle with caramel and top with a second apple slice.
Repeat to make four apple s ' mores.
The City Clerk’s Office performs a variety of administrative functions related to the business of the City of Fort Morgan government, and is the official custodian of records for the city. The city clerk attends every city council meeting and takes notes to create the official minutes of each meeting and record the actions taken by the governing body.
The Clerk’s Office maintains records of everything from ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other official documents of the city to property deeds, vehicles registrations, cemetery records and correspondence
The Clerk’s Office is also responsible for conducting city elections in coordination with Morgan County; various licensing and permitting including sales tax licenses, liquor licenses, mobile food vendor permits and mobile home park licenses; and issuing news releases and managing the City’s website and social media.
Located just off the front lobby of Historic City Hall, the Clerk’s Office is often the first point of contact for members of the public looking for information about the city. Even when these visitors find they are in the wrong place for what they’re seeking, the Clerk’s Office staff goes out of their way to find answers and direct people where to find what they need.
The Clerk’s staff is also called on often by other city staff members and departments looking for answers about things that happened in the recent or distant past in the city government Providing exceptional service to both external and internal
customers” is one of the most satisfying and rewarding parts of the job
Working for the City provides an opportunity to serve the public and make the city better. We take pride in being accurate and detail oriented in our work, which more than most departments records the history of Fort Morgan
Thank you to the small City Clerk team for all they do to support the citizens of Fort Morgan!
John Brennan started with the City in November 2010 after three years as editor of the Fort Morgan Times. He was hired as City Clerk and Public Information Officer (PIO) and added the title of Deputy City Manager in 2019. Professional certifications include CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk) and CPM (Certified Public Manager). Interests include golf, hiking, weekends and time with family.
Jill Westhoff Curtis started with the City in October 2013 as an administrative assistant in the Clerk’s Office, and was promoted to Deputy City Clerk several years later. She holds a Colorado teaching license and has taught GED and ESL classes. She attended a 3-year Clerks academy to obtain her municipal clerk certificate, and is also cross-trained to serve as Deputy Court Clerk. Jill is the first person you see at Historic City Hall, and some of her many duties include updating the website, filling in for the Clerk at council meetings, and processing cemetery paperwork and plotting. In addition to her full-time job with the city, Jill is a farmer/rancher’s wife who is passionate about “AGvocating.”
Jill is inspired by watching her boys grow to become good productive citizens, and seeing other people succeed in their lives. She enjoys cold beer after a long hard day's work, landscaping, days at the lake, salty air, warm beaches and the rare nap.
John Brennan Jill Westhoff-CurtisThere is another Fort Morgan on the Gulf Coast in Alabama, and we occasionally get calls for them, asking things like “Do you allow dogs on your beach?” or “Can I have my wedding on your beach?”
Phone calls and voicemail messages that come through the clerk’s office are often high in entertainment value. But whether the caller is angry, intoxicated, clueless or rude, we always treat them courteously and professionally and do our best to answer their question or help solve their problem – which may not have anything to do with the city.
The City of Fort Morgan was incorporated on the 28th day of April, 1887.
The image to the left is the original handwritten record of this notable event. Books of minutes dating back to the 1880's are kept in the vault at Historic City Hall.
The images below show a stack of record books and the original hand drawn seal.
Nick started working for the Parks Department on August 22 as a General Maintenance Worker Previously he worked for the Parks Department in Wiggins and worked a seasonal job in the Forestry Department in Greeley
Nick’s interest in working for the City is because he enjoys landscaping and forestry and will have a variety of duties working in the parks, athletic fields, nature trails, swimming pool and other recreation facilities.
Nick moved from North Carolina to Morgan County when he was 13. He has lived in the county for eleven years.
In his spare time outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and playing with his dog.
Ethan started working at the Water Treatment Plant as an Operator D on September 6. Prior to being hired by the City, Ethan worked for the City of Brush as a Wastewater Deputy Foreman. He has experience in wastewater operations and heavy equipment operation.
Ethan was interested in working for the City because of the positive work environment and great benefits that come with being a City employee.
Ethan has lived in Morgan County for about 17 years. He was originally from Greeley. His father has done some work with the City, and his mother has taught at Sherman Early Childhood Center. She also worked with SARA House for a while
When Ethan is not at work, he likes staying active by playing sports, especially basketball and golf.
Nearly a decade and a half ago, Randy and Carrie Bernhardt had an interesting business proposal. It would take advantage of the growing popularity of the coffee shop and gourmet coffees in the United States and bring that concept to Fort Morgan. Rather than purchasing a franchise, the couple decided to create a niche drive through establishment in our community that is locally owned and operated and embodies the many valuable contributions such businesses make to our community
Peppy Coffee Company has been selected as this month’s Business of the Month recipient. 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
Best coffee in town! Friendly staff and they’re great at special requests and you don’t even have to get out of the car
Well done Peppy! Stopped yesterday while in town on business. Friendly, priced right, and tasty
We recently discovered this cute little coffee shop and it has become our go to spot. I really love their frost drinks.
For nearly three years, the Bernhardts spent endless hours planning for its operation, securing the ideal spot on the corner of Main Street and East 9th Avenue at the entrance to town, and working with local tradesmen to erect the drive through coffee shop Randy, who grew up in Fort Morgan and graduated from Fort Morgan High School, felt that he had a good sense of what would make the venture successful. The dream came to fruition on December 6, 2008, when Randy and Carrie opened its doors after a five month construction period. It has been a popular choice for many to get their caffeine fix ever since.
In its three part mission statement emphasizing product, community service, and financial operations and growth, Peppy Coffee Company notes that it strives to make and serve products of unsurpassed quality to its customers in a fast and efficient manner The business offers everything from a light blend house coffee, to lattes, cappuccinos, frappuccinos, to espressos, hot chocolate, chai, Italian sodas, and smoothies along with baked goods to balance the huge menu of these hot and cold drinks
The business’s mission statement also comments about community service and states that its operation will succeed in a way that recognizes commitment to the community and to improving the quality of life of those in the community. Throughout its tenure, donations of product and monetary assistance have supported several nonprofit organizations with an emphasis on the youth of the community.
Additionally the mission statement notes that the company will operate on a sound financial basis of profitable growth and creation of financial reward and opportunity for its employees and owners. Throughout time, the Bernhardts have trained and empowered more than 100 people to work at Peppy’s. Word continues to spread among individuals that Peppy Coffee is a great place to work at a job that serves people. The coveted positions allow the Bernhardts to employ fantastic baristas and staff who enjoy this kind of work - and it shows. The fast and friendly service is incredible garnering a 4.5 overall star rating on Yelp.
In turn, the business continues to be successful and grow in terms of product offerings, customer traffic, and reputation.
We recognize and thank the September Business of the Month, Peppy Coffee, along with the Bernhardt family, for the outstanding work and contributions they provide in order to make Fort Morgan a great place to live, work, and enjoy.
10/3 William Vance
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Tim Malone, Nick Mosqueda & Mateo Salcido
Tyler Price
Carrie Carlson
Crystal Nickell
Randy Kallweit
Ted Conte
Kurt Coup & Javier Vieyra
10/22 10/25
Sam Schantz
10/2
LynnDee Koehler, 5 years
Doug Linton, 33 years
10/3 J.W. Willis, 28 years
Lori Lorenzini, 1 1year 0/4
Nicole Sorrentino, 1 year
10/7 Dana Jorgenson, 2 years
10/10 Kelly Hoem, 6 years
Clint Tucker, 6 years
10/12
Rocky Martinez, 2 years
10/13 Brenda Guggenmos, 25 years
10/20 Alice Rodriguez, 19 years
10/21 Kathleen Byrne, 3 years
10/25 Gary Fritzler, 23 years
10/28 Jill Westhoff-Curtis, 9 years
10/29 Brent Nation, 10 years
WORK ANNIVERSARIES YEARS OF SERVICE 10/31 Dave Temple, 11 years
Matt UnderwoodIn 1994, a coalition of education-based organizations in the United States designated October as LGBT History Month.
Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
This day marked the end of summer and the harvest, and the beginning of the dark, cold winter.
Observed annually in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates contributions of America's workers with disabilities and supports inclusive employment policies and practices
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