Employee Appreciation Day
a Success
City Manager Larry Groth presents City Attorney
Art Pertile with an award for his support of the United Way. (More
photos)
City employees enjoyed some friendly competition while raising
funds for the United Way.
The 2nd annual City of Waco Employee Appreciation Day was held
on Oct. 19 at the Waco Convention Center. Through the various
contests, employees raised $1,309.87 for the United Way.
Some of the fiercest competition could be found among the participants
in the basketball shooting contest. In the individual category,
Randy Childers, Inspection Services, was the best free throw shooter
and Anthony Betters, Water Utilities, was the best three point
shooter.
In the team category, the best free throw shooters were Art
Pertile, City Attorney; Earl Stinnett, Parks & Recreation; and
Bryan Gray, Purchasing. The best three point shooting team included
Ezell Scott, Parks & Recreation; along with Anthony Betters and
Travis Daniels, both from Water Utilities.
The pumpkin decorating contest winner was the Human Resources
department with an artistic creation resembling a hamburger.
The winner of the cake decorating contest was Ryntha Dorough,
Water Utilities, with the theme of “Dreaming of a White Christmas.”
The “Who’s That Baby Contest” resulted in a tie. Susan Curry and
Karen Clark both won spa treatments for matching the most employees
with their baby pictures.
During the celebration, City Manager Larry Groth presented an
award to Art Pertile to thank him for his support of our annual
United Way campaign. Over the years, Pertile has agreed to be
dunked, weighed and pelted with golf balls all for a good cause!
While many employees completed their United Way pledge cards
at the event, employees have until Nov. 7 to turn in their cards
if they were unable to attend the celebration.
Feast of Sharing
The annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing is scheduled for Nov. 28 at
the Waco Convention Center. The free holiday meal is open to the
community. The feast will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition
to the meal, H-E-B will make the Feast of Sharing dinner a memorable
evening by providing entertainment for all ages, including a fun-filled
children’s activity area organized by the City of Waco Parks and
Recreation Department.
Ride Cameron Park
The Parks and Recreation Department and Bicycles Outback will
host the 3rd annual Ride Cameron Park Mountain Bike Clinic on
the weekend of Nov. 3.
The event is designed for women to learn about mountain biking
and ride through the trails in Cameron Park. Camping, meals and
professional instruction are included in the event. For cost information
or to register, call 750-8057.
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Waco Solid Waste Driver Named
One of the Top Drivers in the U.S.
You may remember earlier this year one of our own,
Richard Perkins, won first place at a state-level competition for
Solid Waste drivers. The competition involves a complicated obstacle
course the drivers must complete with narrow lanes, sudden stops
and backing maneuvers.
Richard’s first place win made him eligible to compete
at the Internationals, against drivers from all over the United
States. It came as no surprise to us that he again took top prize
in his category! We’re proud of you, Richard!
City Staff Spotlight
New Employees
The Public Health District would like to welcome Jennifer
Morgan, planner.
Solid Waste Services welcomes the following equipment
operators: Mike Heaton, Anthony White and David Chinn,
as well as Randall Kyle, service provider.
Promotions James Stokes, Finance, was promoted
from Sr. Financial Analyst to Financial Supervisor over payroll.
James has over 20 years of payroll and accounting experience, and
he will be a strong asset to the area.
Congratulations
Marlene Neill, Municipal Information, has
been elected to serve as the secretary for the Southwest District
Board of the Public Relations Society of America for 2008.
Moving On
Art Pertile, City Attorney, is leaving the
City of Waco after almost 16 years of service. A farewell reception
for Art is scheduled for Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Waco Convention
Center.
Chief Alberto Melis, Police Department, has
left the City of Waco after more than seven years of service. A
farewell reception was held for Melis on Oct. 1. Brent Stroman
has been appointed to serve as the Interim Police Chief.
Wetlands Workshop
The Lake Waco Wetlands is hosting a workshop on Nov.
3 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. regarding backyard landscaping tips for
attracting wildlife. The workshop will be led by staff from the
Texas Parks and Wildlife department. For more information, call
848-9654.
Brazos River Cleanup
Keep Waco Beautiful and the City of Waco Parks & Recreation
Department will host the annual Brazos River Cleanup on Saturday,
Nov. 10 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Registration will be at the Bledsoe
Miller Recreation Center Pavilion.
Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Groups will be cleaning the Brazos River shoreline and the Herring
Street ditch, which feeds into the river. For more information,
call 750-5728.
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