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Health Tip: Your need for seeds Water Treatment Plant, operators receive award Tech Time: Project i/o INSIDE TRACK September - October 2016 A newsletter by the employees, about the employees, for the employees Sesame seeds aren’t just for the birds. Many people don’t know about their one-two nutritional punch: Sesame seeds lower cholesterol by keeping your intestines from absorbing the stuff. The seeds contain a powerful antioxidant that may play a role in blocking cancer. Sprinkle them liberally over steamed veggies, salads, and stir-fries. www.realage.com Congratulations to Ruston Monson and his staff at the Ogden City Water Treatment Plant. The Northwest Membrane Operator Association honored Ogden City with the Treatment Plant of the Year award for 2016. Ruston was also recognized as Operator of the Year. Among a long list of accomplishments and achievements, it was an exemplary safety record, a neat and clean facility with no violations, and consistent above and beyond job efforts that earned our water treatment operators this prestigious recognition and distinction. This is a great honor for Ruston Monson and his crew. Congratulations to water treatment operators Todd Stevens, Brett Hawks, Jordan Hendrix, Bryson Church, and Chris Callahan. The City’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) project is in full swing and will replace old software with a new integrated system of applications from Tyler Technologies. This project will affect many departments, and the new applications include: • Financials • Payroll • Human Resources • Code Enforcement • Work Orders • Utility Billing, and more! http://io Heidi Olmedo — HR Jennifer Deachin — IT Kenton Moffet — Water Learn life-saving tips at the Fire Prevention Open House The Ogden City Fire Department hosts its 13th annual open house with demonstrations, tours, exhibits, refreshments, and lots of fun activities and prizes. The public is invited October 12, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Francom Public Safety Building (2186 Lincoln Ave). Kids of all ages can see fire equipment in action, try on real firefighting gear, and meet the men and women who save lives. Kelsy Thompson — Marketing A day in the life of a police officer In an effort to strengthen their relationship with the community, Ogden Police, in partnership with local pastors, have created a new program offering teens the chance to spend a day in the life of a police officer. Sixteen local youth were transported to the Weber County Tactical Training Center and experienced firsthand the most common calls that police respond to: traffic stops and domestic violence calls. They wore appropriate protective gear and played the role of police officers while OPD officers acted out the scenarios, and though the officers did give instructions on the scenarios, the teens ultimately had to make the final calls in those high-tension situations. Check out the video to see the teens’ responses to their day in the life. Diana Lopez — Police Check out the employee calendar! ---PAGE BREAK--- Ogden: Still Untamed After months of research, survey responses from the community, and volunteer efforts from citizens, the brand has been established. This wasn’t something that was created; the brand was already here. It is a reflection of our people—both those who live here and those who work here— and the voices, successes, and heritage that illustrate the story of Ogden. Taking from a legacy of Ogden’s untamed past and applying that spirit to a can-do attitude of personal growth, we continually achieve the things others say can’t be done. We respect our natural outdoor playground, we appreciate the favorable business environment we’ve fostered, and we are proud to have preserved our historic architecture while turning blight and decline into a thriving destination recognized nationally. Employees will begin to see the products of Ogden’s brand appear at work and in the community in the very near future. The brand action plan includes economic development projects, city beautification, way-finding signs, and strategies that highlight our community characteristics and incredible assets. The new logo is a hand-drawn signature of Ogden, proving authenticity and showing we’re proud to sign our name to such a great place. Need help utilizing the new brand in your department? Contact a member of Marketing for assistance. Marketing&[EMAIL REDACTED] It’s lunchtime at the Backstage Bistro Check out Ogden City’s own outdoor cafe, the Backstage Bistro, for a delicious, affordable meal. Located at the Ogden Amphitheater, the Backstage Bistro is open for breakfast and lunch, Monday through Wednesday. Tanner Blonquist — Food & Beverage Coordinator Save the date! Employee Health Fair & Flu Shot Clinic at the Public Works Building Training Room (133 W. 29th St). • Oct. 24: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Oct. 25: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Oct. 26: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Heidi Olmedo — HR Cami Orr — Marketing October 10 is Electronic Records Day! Electronic files are much more fragile than paper records, and their long-term survival requires attention and planning. In observance of electronic records day, follow these tips to better preserve your personal digital collections. Personal Files: Focus on your most important files (resumes, school papers, financial spreadsheets, family histories) and those with long-term value. Print those files out, create multiple file versions, and don’t forget to back them up! Use descriptive names to organize your files, and check on the files periodically to ensure that they are still readable. Digital Images: Back up and copy/migrate your images as outlined above. Organize your files as you create them; images are harder to identify as time passes. Retain image quality by saving images uncompressed or with lossless compression. You can also print out your images, and to ensure that those files last for decades, you can order prints from a lab that will place them on an archival medium. www.statearchivists.org Julia LaSeure — Recorders Office Christmas Village sweatshirts on sale now! Sizes and quantities are limited, so stop by and get yours before they’re gone. • Youth: $18 • Adult Small to XL: $20 • 2x to 4x: $25 Shirts are located at the Ogden Public Works Building (133 West 29th Street) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Starting November 29, shirts will be sold in the Christmas Village store located in the amphitheater plaza Monday through Friday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. [PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Latino vs. Hispanic In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s explore the terms used to describe a community that is served in Ogden. It is difficult to classify everyone under one term; if we combine Latin America and the Caribbean we are talking about approximately 48 countries and territories. The term “Hispanic” was created in the 1970s by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and was later chosen by the federal government to describe people with Spanish surnames of Latin American descent in the 1980 U.S. Census. Therefore, the term Hispanic does not recognize ethnic differences as well as countries or origin. Moreover, Hispanic has evolved into an identifier of a person having Spanish-speaking origins or ancestry. Latino is frequently used by individuals who identify as having Latin American or Caribbean origin or ancestry. Some might find it frustrating to have more than one term to refer to the Hispanic/Latino community. However, developing inclusive language is important to achieve clarity in moments of interaction with others who come from different backgrounds. * Note: These terms are examples, and preference depends on the individual. Viviana Felix — Diversity Affairs Employee Spotlight Where were you born and raised? Kaysville, Utah. Tell us about your family. I have an amazing wife named Whitney, a super smart three year old named Austin, and a really fun one year old named Nathan. If you could have any job you wanted, what would it be? C-17 Pilot. What are some of the things you like about Ogden? I love the trails; I love that it has an actual downtown; I love the historic buildings and homes, and I have great neighbors. Where is your favorite place to shop? Amer Sports Outlet. What is your dream vacation? Dream vacations are for people who never go on vacation. Northern Italy is my favorite vacation. What is the most memorable thing that has happened to you? Paragliding in the Swiss Alps was pretty memorable. What characteristic do you most admire? Being genuine. What are your favorite foods? Pastas, good breads, and fresh fruit. What is your favorite smell? Russian Olive trees in the summer. Tell us something very few people know about you. I dabbled in amateur auto racing. What is your favorite holiday or your best time of year? The Fourth of July and summertime in general because it brings the community outside away from the TV. What is your favorite movie or TV show? Rick Steve’s Europe. Who is your hero? The inventor of Q-tips. What was the last magazine or book you read? Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage Eric Daems — Planning ---PAGE BREAK--- “Emminent domain” may be the buzz word when speaking of the City’s efforts to revitalize Ogden’s blighted neighborhoods, but the real plan for that neighorhood and others is available to the public. The City’s business development department has compiled some great content on Ogden’s Quality Neighborhoods Initiative along with current details regarding the Oak Den urban renewal area. Find out more and follow project updates to be better informed about what’s happening in Ogden. investoakden.ogdencity.com Kelsy Thompson — Marketing Oak Den Renewal and the Quality Neighborhood Initiative Did you know? • You can email the Information Desk staff event information and meeting invites by using [EMAIL REDACTED]. • You can customize how we handle calls and inquiries about your department or division. • The more we know about your meeting, event, or visitor the more we can do for you, so invite us to your meetings. We won’t come but we can help get everyone to the right place. • There are few things that never change. Let us know when something about your work group does, and tell us how we can better help you. • We have recently added a short phone tree to the Information Desk phone number 629- 8000. The phone tree will provide the option to access a Spanish language menu. • If you would like to speak directly to the information desk, bypassing the phone tree, please dial extension 8010. Gabe Johns — Fiscal Operations Welcome to the Ogden City Information Desk All contracts must be routed through the Recorder’s Office. We are required by State Code to maintain a properly indexed record of all contracts. When a contract is routed, a member of our staff enters pertinent information into the contract routing log and assigns a contract number specific to that document. In general, Lee Ann Peterson routes the contracts but any one of us can help you in the event she is out of the office or away from her desk. Contracts should be placed in the Recorders box in the mailroom or Lee Ann’s inbox. They will be logged and sent on their way as quickly as possible. Make sure to check your box in the mailroom often to pick up contracts waiting for signatures. We need everyone to do their part to make sure contracts are routed efficiently. The ERP will bring major changes to the contract routing process and we look forward to working through those changes with you. As always, feel free to contact our office if you have any questions or concerns. Julia LaSeure — Recorders Office Are you on the right route? CAREER SERVICES 20 Years Janene Eller-Smith — Council Office Mark Smith — Police 10 Years Tiana Montgomery — Justice Court Retirement Sgt. Blaine Clifford — Police Jake Salazar — PW&P Gilbert Lujan — PW&P 25 Years Ann Morby — Building Services 15 Years Bill Cook — Council Office 35 Years Chris Allen — Water Emergency preparedness message: be ready to shelter Following an emergency, you may need to survive on your own. Help may arrive in hours, or it may take days. And with basic services out, you may not be able to shop for the supplies you’ll need. Collect a disaster supplies kit now of the essentials your household will need to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. If you must evacuate, take the kit with you and have an alternate shelter plan established. Keep a radio nearby to stay informed during the disaster. emergencymanagement.ogdencity.com or ready.gov/kit Ryan Perkins — Emergency Management