County Communicator 5/13/22 Edition

COUNTY COMMUNICATOR

MAY 13, 2022

May 2022 MONTHLY PLANNER

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MEMORIAL DAY

COMING

May 13: ARPA Survey Closes May 18: Coffee with a Cop

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May 30: Memorial Day

myGTC Attention!

Employee testing begins: June 20

Very soon managers will select a representative from their departments to come to the Governmental Center to help with Workday testing. These tests will help facilitate improvements where improvements are needed on the new ERP system. The testing will take place for 3 weeks and will consist of approximately 1,700 testing scenarios. Of a total of 28 testers, each tester would help with approximately 60 tests each. The 3 weeks are mandatory for representatives to attend.

These tests consist of, for example, asking staff to go into our myGTC and request time off, change direct deposit accounts, or purchase something for the office.

Each manager will determine which employee(s) should attend and those employees will be required to also attend a mandatory meeting on June 16th ( 2 sessions, 2 hours each) to demonstrate how to use the reporting software and review the testing scenarios. Then come June 20th the 3week testing period begins and will go on until July 8th.

This testing is crucial for our myGTC and to help fix issues early on to have a smooth end result come October when myGTC is launched to all employees.

Key Takeaways

June 20th - July 8th 3 weeks 60 tests Necessary Participation

More details will follow soon!

*myGTC is not up and running yet, it will be officially launched in the fall.

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THE COUNTY

UPDATES Official newsletter for the Employees at Grand Traverse County

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SURVEY

The American Rescue Plan Act Survey will be closing

13th.

after May

If you have not filled out the survey, it takes a few short

minutes to answer 6 questions.

UPCOMING HOLIDAY

Also, a reminder to please spread

the word and share the survey with people you know.

May 30th Memorial Day

HEALTH DEPARTMENT - VACCINE LOCATIONS

Beginning on Monday, May 9, 2022, the Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) is combining its off-site COVID-19 vaccine and testing services and will now offer them at a new location in Logan Place West business plaza (off South Airport Road across from Logan’s Landing). The new Logan Place West Clinic

located

at

3287

B

Racquet

Club

Dr.,

Traverse

City,

MI

49684, will offer COVID-19 vaccines and drive-up testing, as well as free KN95 masks for both children and adults.

- Cherryland mall and the testing clinic at Airport Access Rd. will be closed.

Most offices are closed, check with your managers.

MAY ANNIVERSARIES

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BLESH

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JENNIFER

WEBER

JOSHUA

BLOCK

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JOEL

BREMER

EVERARD

BOWEN

1

CHRISTOPHER

FIELDHOUSE

MELISSA

CADENA

1

MICHAEL

ROHN

CARYN

CHACHULSKI

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NORMA

SANDELIUS

JACOB

HARRISON

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LUKE

MCMANUS

JULIE

KINTNER

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SARAH

METDEPENNINGEN

JENNIFER

MARLOW

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PAULETTE

MEYER

ALYSSA

NERONE

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JANICE

WURM

TARA

NEWMAN

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PATTI

BAKER

ERIC

ROBERTS

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CYMANTHA

KOSTECKI

JEREMY

TRAVER

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BRENDA

VOIGHT

SHARRON

WILDFONG BURNS

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BENJAMIN

MCMANUS

ANDREW

BATES

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MICHAEL

SHEA

LISA

HARRAND

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JAMES

DOMAGALSKI

ADDISON

KENNEDY

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JASON

ROELOFS

JOSHUA

OLIVER

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ANGELA

PELLETIER

COREY

HOOPER

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KIM

RILEY

KALI

MARKHAM

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SARAH

ADAMS

FELIPE

MARTINEZ JR

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JERRI

WHITE

KOLE

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KYLE

EGELSKI

SANDRA

CALL

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JOSHUA

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MICHAEL

KOLBUSZ

MITCHELL

HOFFMAN

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GREGORY

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DIANNE

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Don Laisure - Commission on Aging, 5 years Mitchell Hoffman - Sherrif's Office, 5 years Josh Green - Equalization, 5 years Cymantha Kostecki – Register of Deeds, 15 years Patti Baker – Commission on Aging, 15 years Angela Pelletier - 13th Curcuit Court - 20 years Dianne Thompson – Dept of Public Works, 30 years

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NEW HIRES Welcome to the County team!

OLIVA MIRON ASSESSMENT NURSE COMMISSION ON AGING PATRICIA DAUGHERTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNT CLERK SAMANTHA COREY 86TH DISTRICT COURT OFFICE SPECIALIST HOPE O'BANNON 86TH DISTRICT COURT OFFICE SPECIALIST CORBIN WOLBERS DEPUTY ROAD PATROL SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT DAVID ERTMAN DEPUTY ROAD PATROL SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT KAYLA YOUNG DEPUTY ROAD PATROL SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT ROBERT STURDAVANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR CONSTRUCTION CODES

An outstanding lifesaving effort was done

by Sheriff's Office deputies.

County Deputy Jason Hamilton

Spotlight Deputy Jason Roelofs & Deputy Jason Hamilton Deputy Jason Roelofs Deputy Jason Roelofs & Deputy Jason Hamilton,

I would like to commend you both on the lifesaving efforts you performed on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, while coaching at the Benzie Central High

School

softball

game.

We

received

communication

from

Sheriff

Rosa and Dave Lewis commending you on your performance in providing lifesaving CPR/AED on the home plate ump, Jeff Brunner. Not only were you

giving

back

to

your

community

through

coaching,

you

also

immediately jumped to action utilizing your training and equipment when Mr. Brunner collapsed from an apparent heart attack. You immediately communicated

with

each

other

as

Jason

Hamilton

began

chest

compressions and Jason Roelofs retrieved the AED from his patrol car.

You were assisted in your efforts by Matt Lyon, a Corrections Officer with the MDOC and a fellow coach.

If it weren't for your immediate response to the situation,

Mr. Brunner

would not have received the medical attention that likely saved his life.

Your actions, as well as those of Matt Lyon, will be submitted to the Sheriff's Office Award's Board for consideration of a Lifesaving Award.

Thank you for your efforts, keep up the good work.

- Captain Chris Clark - Sheriff Thomas j. Bensley

Wednesday May 18 1:00 pm Infront of the Governmental Center

THE GRAND TRAVERSE SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Police memorial The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office and the Traverse City Police Department, in an effort to recognize the National Police Memorial week, invite you to join us for a brief memorial ceremony to be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at l:00 p.m. in front of the Governmental Center, 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan.

This annual ceremony recognizes all fallen police officers, most specifically our own, Sergeant Dennis W. Finch

Please Join us for this important day of recogntion

WELLNESS FEEL, THINK, LIVE, BE... WELL!

MAKE YOUR OWN HUMMUS

Ingredients: I3 cloves garlic

½

cup tahini

1 tablespoon olive oil

½

teaspoon cumin

½

teaspoon salt

1 lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons cold water 1 (15 ounces) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed Directions: 1.

Drain and rinse chickpeas. Transfer to a

small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

Then drain and put in the fridge for a couple of minutes.

2. Add garlic, olive oil, tahini, cumin, salt, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of cold water to a food processor. Blend until

W H Y

smooth.

H U M M U S ?

3. Add chickpeas and blend for about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides

-Packed with Vitamins and

occasionally. Cutting short the blending Minerals

time will result in less creamy hummus. Add in more cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time,

- Helps fight inflammation

until it reaches your desired consistency.

4. Top with a drizzle of olive oil, paprika, and chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Mental

Health

Activities

to

Keep

Your

Mind

Well

You would take your insulin if you were diabetic or your blood pressure readings if you needed to keep track, wouldn’t you? Most people would agree it’s a done deal for them. But what about mental health? Keeping mental health in alignment takes regular maintenance just like a good diet or medicine routine.

Investing in your mental health regularly can help you feel more balanced and happy.

It’s one of the best ways to take care of yourself and others who rely on you.

Need

some ideas of how to do just that? Here are 11 mental health activities to give a try.

1 & 5 Americans Experience Mental

Health Concern The 1 in 5 campaign focuses on normalizing the need for mental health resources and removing barriers for those who want to access care. Starting the conversation regarding these significant yet treatable issues also opens the door to providing #supportnotstigma.

This week’s topic is anxiety. Read on to understand the difference between occasional worry and anxiety.

Navigating Anxiety: Anxiety is a natural response to stress, nervousness, or fear about the future. When you feel anxious, you may experience an increased heart rate, hyperventilation, difficulty focusing, and an overall feeling of danger, panic, or dread. While it is normal to experience anxiety occasionally when it begins to impact your life — such as your personal health, relationships, or performance at work — seeking help can provide timely relief.

There are many types of anxiety disorders as well as many causes, including a traumatic experience, a stressful environment, and biological processes in the brain. The way each person experiences anxiety is also unique. For some, anxiety occurs in social situations, for others, panic attacks may come on suddenly and with intensity. Others may experience anxiety related to a specific animal, object, or situation, also known as a phobia.

As with most mental health concerns, it's best to work with a mental health professional.

There are three main approaches, often used in combination: talk therapy, medication, and relaxation training. The good news — anxiety treatment is quite effective and many people experience a reduction or elimination of symptoms in just a short time.

Understanding Depression: Depression affects millions of people every year. Occasionally feeling low or sad is a normal reaction to life's challenges, but feeling helpless, hopeless or worthless for an extended period of time may be a sign of depression. People suffering from this condition often have difficulty performing day-to-day activities such as waking up, showering, eating meals, going to work, or hanging out with friends.

The causes of depression can range from a chemical imbalance in the brain to a traumatizing experience. Symptoms of depression may include insomnia, oversleeping, fatigue, poor concentration, changes in appetite, and irritability.

Fortunately, there are many different treatment options available. Working with a mental health professional or a primary health care provider can help determine the best approach to combatting depression and improving quality of life.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SURVEY

SURVEY CLOSES AFTER MAY 13TH

ABOUT THE SURVEY The United States Department of Treasury is providing Grand Traverse County with over $18 million in funding to address the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The County Administrator has formed an American Rescue Plan advisory committee (ARPAC) to make spending recommendations to the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners.

BE HEARD

TAKE THE SURVEY

Your feedback on priority spending areas is wanted.

Take the survey to be heard by the committee.

SPREAD THE WORD Spread the word and help let people know we need their feedback.

SURVEY LOCATIONS

AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.gtcountymi.gov/2527 AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP: Governmental Center, 3rd Floor Administration

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.gtcountymi.gov

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