[SPRINGFIELD CITY EMPLOYEE NEWS EXTRA ] October 2014 Government parking lot work begins Hunter Chase & Associates began demolition of the Government Plaza Parking Lot Sept. 23 to begin a grant-funded project to demonstrate ways of managing stormwater that reduce the amount of runoff and pollution that reach our streams. The existing employee parking lot will be used for public parking only during the first half of construction. Construction of the parking lot will be broken up FREE into two phases. 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3, Phase 1 includes construction Park Central Square. of the existing public parking lot. Purchase your VIP special Phase 2 will include construction offers today online or at of the existing employee parking back to the public parking lot The new parking lot will the Springfield Regional lot area south of the rock building. and then construction activities include pervious pavement, rain Arts Council offices at Employee parking along will begin on Phase 2. Public gardens, and a bioswale that allow 411 N. Sherman Robberson is no longer available. Works anticipates Phase 1 to be rainwater to soak into the ground Employees with special parking For full schedule, or to completed around Nov. 10 and and be used and naturally filtered needs should contact Jonathan Phase 2 to be completed around by soil, plants and trees. reserve a table or seats, Peitz at 864-1994. Council visit Springfieldjazzfestival. Dec. 15. The project is a partnership members may park in the spaces Public Works will continue to of Watershed Committee of the com or call Cora Scott at south of the Busch Building near 417-864-1009. update all employees on specific Ozarks and the City of Springfield the employee entrance during dates as construction activities as part of the Springfield-Greene construction. proceed. County Urban Watershed Upon completion of Phase 1, To view a parking map, visit Stewardship Project Grant the general public will be moved springfieldmo.gov/employees. (nicknamed Big Urbie). SPD gears up for second annual Fall Family Fun at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Stop the Violence conference Parks’ annual Fall Fest is open through Oct. The Springfield area’s Family Violence Task annual “Stop the Violence” conference, sponsored by 26. Meander through Force (established in late 2012) had many objectives Verizon Wireless, which will be presented on Oct. the corn maze, pick your to explore upon its formation, but one central goal 30 at Missouri State University’s Plaster Student own pumpkin, and more. was to educate the community about the issues of Union. The day will include presentations from two Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., family violence and the overall effect this issue has internationally recognized keynote speakers, Dottie and Sundays, noon-6 on the quality of life, businesses, education and civic Davis and Victor Rivas Rivers, and a panel of local p.m., through Oct. 26. reputation. experts guiding attendees through the victim’s tiring Admission is free, but With that goal still at the forefront, the Family process from experiencing the mental and physical some activities have a Violence Task Force is preparing for the second pain inflicted by the abuser to navigating the criminal small fee. 4See CONFERENCE on page 2. United Way Campaign Golden Goose Do You Know? Walking Challenge Get to know BeCivilBeHeard.com See who got the results and remaining Pamela Cox in Speak out with courage 3 award last month. 6 7 Express yourself with fund-raising events. Finance. honor and conviction. 4CONFERENCE from page 1 [SPRINGFIELD CITY EMPLOYEE NEWS EXTRA] EDITOR Cora Scott MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Haase PRODUCTION EDITOR Kristen Milam PHOTOGRAPHER Christopher Akins justice system. violence and a simulation of a risky relationship. The conference will also feature seven Due to Verizon’s support of the Task Force’s EDITORIAL CARTOON breakout sessions. Those topics include lethality mission of educating the entire community on this Mark Montgomery assessments which Springfield police are currently issue, the “Stop the Violence” conference will be CONTENT MANAGER using with victims, victimless prosecution, free for attendees. Sharon Spain stalking, human trafficking, domestic violence To register, visit www.commpartnership.org/ and sexual assault screening in the ER, workplace stoptheviolence. 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Submissions and minute. (Make sure that the “Save AutoRecover ads via e-mail are preferred: information every …” box is checked.) [email protected] printed on recycled paper 2 SCENE Congratulations to all for completing SCHEDULE OF BIG our second City-Wide Walking Challenge. EVENTS THIS MONTH: With 37 teams and 238 participants, we Support Your Team raised $1,190 for the Sticker Sales United Way. Sept. 29 - Oct. 3 Together, we walked Purchase stickers in 11,281 miles in just 12 Environmental Services days. How far is 11,281 IS Split-the-Pot Raffle miles? Starting in Sept. 29 - Oct. 24 Springfield, heading See IS employees for tickets to Chicago and then walking Route 66 five Tailgate Party/Support times. Your Team We had some great Desk Division winning team, the Busch Walkers. Front row: Nikki Crisp, Christi Edwards Oct. 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. competition in all of Busch Building Loading Dock the divisions! The Back row: Kevin Pierce, Jenny Layton, Nancy Lucas, Kimberly Batson. Not pictured: Barba- winners are: ra Jones and Anita Cotter. Health Dept. team in each division Schupbach, Audra Parfait Thursday Desk Division Hinkston, Bruce has also earned the Buhr, Sarah Oct. 9, 8-10 a.m. 1. Busch Walkers Mooney, Jonathan privilege to hold the Funkhouser, Robin Average steps per White, Judy Cart coming around to traveling trophy until Knox, Tyra team member: Dement, Justin facilities Spring, where they will Sharp, Roxanne 177,587. Holmes, Peggy defend their title! Buscher, William 2. Dan Kinney Morrison, Darla BDS Bake Sale Gaw, Catherine Average steps per Williams, Melanie Oct. 13, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Layton, Virginia team member: INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Denney, Jason Busch Building Lobby Smith, Tammie 152,697. 33% of everyone Huntley, Michele averaged 10,000 steps a Chura, Brian Petit, Machelle Silent Auction day! See below for a list Gillis, Derek Wood, Jefferson Field Division Oct. 20 - 24 of your co-workers that Lucas, Nancy Dickens, Jana Donated items accepted in 1. The Clean Team Stanley, Daniel met this goal! Johnson, Cathy the Department of Public Average steps per Cotter, Anita Pierce, Kevin team member: Information. See Sharepoint to 10,000 Step Club: Gouty, Wendy Woods, Monica 162,985 McDowell, Duncan, Elizabeth view & bid on items. 2. Clean Water Team 3 Abbott, James Margaret Jones, Barbara Average steps per Dunn, Rinda Stubbeman, Lori Pilgrim, Lavena For details, see the Monday team member: Juarez, Margaret Cox, Pamela Woolsey, Deena Morning Announcements or visit 137,738 Pulles, Tana Halloway, Patrick Duncan, Kristine springfieldmo.gov/UnitedWay. Adams, Rhizza Medina, Joseph Jones, Kimberly Running Division Edwards, Christi Swearingen, Andrea Pinkley, Michael 1. We Got the Runs Karnes, Deborah Crisp, Nikki Young, Diana Average steps per Rains, Sara Harris, Colten team member: Baird, Nancy Melendez, Luz *For the rest of 142,470 Ellison, Kennon Thornton, Quienton the team standings 2. Running Totals Kerringer, Mary Jo Davis, Audrey and more on the Average steps per Raredon, Spain Henderson, Laura individual results, team member: Batson, Kimberly Merritt, Angelia visit springfieldmo.gov/ 131,545 Fickett, Brian Watson, Stacey WalkingChallenge. Kidwell, Leah Davis, Jack Each member of Reynolds, Kari Hilton, Justin the winning teams will Boschen, Erin Miller, Daniel receive an inBalance Friedman, Ellen Wells, Randy hoodie. The winning Kirbey, Jordan Davis, Sarah WELCOME TO THE CITY MILESTONES 35 years 15 years Lyle Smith John Rippe Team Leader Senior Street & Sewer Public Works – Construction Inspector 10/25/1979 Environmental Services – 10/9/1999 25 years David Byron Kyle Williams Maintenance Worker Public Health Public Works – Investigator 10/9/1999 Building Development – Myron Walton 10/23/1989 Laborer William Blevins Public Works – 911 Shift Supervisor 10/23/1999 Back row, L-R: Zachary Enokido, Tony Fields, Brittney Day.