COUNTY COMMUNICATOR
JULY 8, 2022
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CALENDAR DETAILS Monday July 4: Independence Day
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July 20: Coffee with a Cop
GT Pie Co. 9:00 am - 10:30 am (Downtown 101 N Park St.)
Next Month Events
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July 22: Health Dept. Blood Drive
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Saturday July 9: Cherry Fest. Parade @ 11:!5 am
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August 17: Coffee with a Cop
myGTC The Five: 1. Gmail: Just a reminder that Gmail access will end tomorrow, June 29, 2022, at midnight. We have endeavored to ensure that everyone has been migrated; however, if there are concerns, please open a ticket at https://support.gtcountymi.gov 2. GTCU: During the transition to M365, we have determined that staff have been challenged to get access to GTCU. GTCU is housed in SharePoint, and we continue monitoring and ensuring everyone has an account. We have missed staff members and have worked to include them in the tenant. There are currently three lessons related to myGTC (Workday). If you have staff unable to access GTCU, please open a ticket. You can include multiple staff members on one ticket. The lessons related to myGTC are as follows: Employee Introduction: This lesson introduces the employees to Workday Enrollment stands at 42, with 32 completing the lesson Learning Portal: The lesson walks employees through the different screens in the portal Enrollment stands at 31 with 20 completions Pay Module: This lesson demonstrates how to view pay slips, change banking elections, and change tax deductions. Enrollment stands at 16 with 15 completions
*myGTC is not up and running yet, it will be officially launched in the fall.
3. Security Alerts: Information technology did not have visibility to cyber alerts inside the organization. There have been many questions about why the move to M365. We are audited annually by Homeland Security. Each agency is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with five being the most secure. For the past two years, Grand Traverse County’s rating has been a high 1, which means a lot of improvement opportunities. That being said, you may receive an email or phone call from IT regarding alerts we can receive now. Often, the warnings are false positives, which we can efficiently resolve; however, to err on the side of caution, we will follow up with department leaders. 4. Email Security: As our transformation to Outlook continues, the volume of email routed through Gmail is reduced. IT has monitored the threats to our Gmail account for the past two years. Over this week, 2,715 out of 4,553 emails routed via Gmail were threats or 59.63%. The same period for Outlook saw one threat out of 8,397. 5. Lastly: The challenges of learning a new application are not lost for me. The move to Workday and M365 was not made in a vacuum because I like them better. When I was hired two and half years ago, I was asked to evaluate and recommend opportunities to enhance cyber security and aging technology. That has brought us to our current state. Our renewal for Gmail is expiring, and contrary to information I am hearing, M365 is not less expensive than Gmail. I have attempted to provide as many resources for a successful launch; however, with any “forklift” upgrade, the challenges are real and daunting.
myGTC LOGO A new logo is being worked on for myGTC/ Workday. Below is a sneak peak of the new logo. This logo will be an indicator of the Grand Traverse County myGTC portal.
*myGTC is not up and running yet, it will be officially launched in the fall.
JULY 08, 2022
THE COUNTY UPDATES Happy Independence Day!
CHERRY FEST PARADE It is not too late to walk in the parade, there are still t-shirts available to be picked up if you want to join the parade. Come cheer on fellow employees as they walk in the Cherry Festival Parade - Saturday, July 9th at 11:15 am!
SENIOR CENTER TO RECEIVE $7 MILLION FROM THE STATE A joint press release between the City of Traverse City and Grand Traverse county, was released last Friday regarding the good news that the State as allocated $7 million for the Senior Center's new building. Full press release here. “I was ecstatic to hear the news that there is a state appropriation for the Traverse City location of the Senior Center Network this morning. It is great to know that we will be moving forward on a new downtown Senior Center that this community deserves.” We are overwhelmed with joy and excitement. Thank you barely seems adequate to truly express our deep gratitude for those that continued to support and advocate for this project throughout the years,” stated Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network Manager Michelle Krumm.
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION FOR FUTURE COUNTY COMMUNICATORS: EMAIL HANNAH STACHNIK
K9 KALO VISITS THE BLUE ANGELS Officer Rosin and his K9 Kalo visited the Blue Angels over the weekend. Kalo is a 3 year old Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd Mix from Poland. He has been with the Sheriff's Office since November 2019.
MAY 27| 2022
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME Priority Health gifted GT County with 20 tickets to any of the 2022 home Pit Spitters games. Employee names we drawn at random. Below are the employees who were drawn to receive (2) ticket each.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES! PATRICK ANDRESEN - CENTRAL DISPATCH ROBIN BARRINGER - SHERIFF'S OFFICE JACKSON BRADLEY - SHERIFF'S OFFICE AMBER DICKIE - COMMISSION ON AGING NICOLE HUNTER - CENTRAL DISPATCH PATTI LEASURE - TREASURER'S OFFICE ALICIA MASON - HEALTH DEPT. BEN MCMANUS - SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEBRA STERNAMAN - COMMISSION ON AGING CHRIS WHETSTONE - SHERIFF'S OFFICE
HEALTH DEPARTMENT BLOOD DRIVE The Health Department is hosting another blood drive on July 22 at 2600 LaFranier Rd.
VACCINATIONS FOR 6 MONTHS + The Health Department is also vaccinating as young as 6 months for the COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccine at their Logan Place West Clinic.
NEW FITNESS COURT
GTC FITNESS COURT The grand opening for the newest fitness court in TC was a great success. Thanks to our partners, GTC Wellness, Priority Health and the National Fitness Campaign for making this a reality for our community. The court is nearby for those employees working within the Governmental Building or near downtown for easy access. Employees are encouraged to check it out and utilize this great outdoor exercising equipment. Download the fitness court app to learn how to utilize the court and compete in challenges with your friends and family! There is also a QR code that can be scanned on the back wall of the fitness court. Below is a clip you can watch on the history of the fitness court and how to utilize it.
BOARDMAN LAKE TRAIL ( NEXT TO ORYANA'S FOOD CO-OP) 260 E TENTH ST. TRAVERSE CITY, MI
NEW HIRES WELCOME TO THE COUNTY TEAM!
ANN OLSON ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS OFFICE CASEY HOLLIDAY OFFICE SPECIALIST 86TH DISTRICT COURT RICHELLE COURTAD MEI HEALTH DEPARTMENT JEFF BOWMAN OUTDOOR SERVICES COMMISSION ON AGING COURTNEY SAXTON OFFICE SPECIALIST 86TH DISTRICT COURT
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
ERIK CARPENTER - HEALTH DEPARTMENT GWEN TAYLOR - 86TH DISTRICT COURT MICHAEL BARRES- EQUILIZATION BRENT WHEAT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT CHRIS DAILEY - VETERAN AFFAIRS STACY DOBREFF- HEALTH DEPARTMENT TRACY TYSON- PUBLIC WORKS ROY RASKA- SHERIFF OFFICE
COLLEEN ALICIA JOSHUA LAURIE JOSHUA CHRISTY HOLLY JO REANN ERIK GWEN MICHAEL BRENT CHRIS STACY JEREMIAH CATHERINE SARA KYLE TAMMY MATTHEW JEFFREY MARK LANA ROBERT AMANDA LAURA JAMES MARK ELIZABETH ROBIN JERRI ROBERT HEIDI ROY TRACY JOHN
BUCHAN SAMMONS WILSON BARNES WAY MILARCH WILLOUGHBY LENDEN GORTON CARPENTER TAYLOR BARRES WHEAT DAILEY DOBREFF PRIEST TANK DESCHLER ATTWOOD ODOM HOLLIDAY WALLACE ROBERTS PAYNE CAMBLELL FLOWERS SHUMATE DANEK DRAEGER STANICHUK BARRINGER WHITE FILKINS JR SCHEPPE RASKA TYSON HORTON
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WELLNESS FEEL, THINK, LIVE, BE... WELL!
Live Long & Prosper
Boardman Lake Loop Trail - OPEN
To prosper means to flourish physically and to grow strong and healthy. This definition might be quite different from what comes to mind when we think about aging. Aging is a natural phenomenon that begins the moment we are born. Although we celebrate each new year, we begin to yearn to be another age almost immediately after blowing out the candles. Unease about aging and the process of aging can erode self-esteem and create insecurity. Aging successfully is all about attitude! Take pride in the accomplishments of the past and consider them a foundation for the future. Scientific evidence suggests that a positive attitude can lengthen life! A Yale University study found that those with a positive perception of aging lived 7.5 years longer than people with negative perceptions of getting older. Developing a positive attitude is a matter of choice. When your internal dialog is negative, your body releases stress hormones. Begin by rewording the thoughts in your internal dialog: I will think of myself as successful! I will remind myself of past successes. I will keep trying. I will not dwell on failures. I will surround myself with positive people and ideas! The one absolute in life is that we all age, but the choice for how we handle this reality is one that we make from moment to moment. We may not be able to control all the circumstances of our life, but we can control many factors that contribute to our health and longevity!
Community members and visitors can now enjoy a 4+ mile loop around the perimeter of the Boardman Lake, a project more than 30 years in the making! Completing the Boardman Lake Loop Trail has been a top community priority on the minds of many community members and public figures as it serves as a critical corridor for non-motorized transportation and recreation.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK CHICKEN AND FALAFEL WAFFLES - GLUTEN FREE Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 3/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber 1 cup chopped green onions, divided 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint plus additional for garnish 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 large egg, room temperature 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves 4-1/2 teaspoons gluten-free all-purpose baking flour 2 tablespoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout), divided 1-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1-1/2 cups reduced-sugar apricot preserves 3/4 cup chili sauce Directions 1. Preheat waffle iron. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, 1/2 cup green onions, 2 tablespoons mint, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving. 2. Place the garbanzo beans, egg, parsley, gluten-free flour, 1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning and remaining green onions in a blender. Cover and pulse until blended (batter with be thick). Bake waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. 3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, mix chicken, preserves, chili sauce and remaining Moroccan seasoning; heat through. Serve with waffles. Top with yogurt mixture and additional mint.
NUTRITION 1 waffle with 2/3 cup chicken mixture and 1/3 cup sauce: 491 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 959mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein.
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