August 6, 2007

News You Can Use

City hires new HR director
Joy Misako St. Germain will start September 10 as the City of Tacoma’s Human Resources director. She most recently was the human resources director and diversity manager for the Washington State Department of Ecology. She earned a master’s degree in health services administration from Yale University and a bachelor of arts from Connecticut College.

Correction for refrigerator recycling phone number
If you want to make $30 by recycling your old fridge or freezer through Tacoma Power’s new program, call 877-577-0510 or visit www.jacoinc.net. Last week’s Newsline gave an incorrect phone number. Units must be in running order and at least 10 cubic feet in volume.

Three employees eligible for donated PTO or sick leave
Roberto Singletary, Water Distribution; Sherilyn Christian, Field Operations; and Cinda Johnson, Cushman Project, are eligible to receive donated PTO or sick leave. To donate, contact your timekeeper or Public Utilities Human Resources, 502‑8158, for a PTO/sick leave donation form. You also can download the form from the Human Resources section of CityWeb.

Giving Back

Tails are wagging for $1,025 in Dog-A-Thon donations
Thanks to everyone who supported the Humane Society's annual Dog-A-Thon held on Saturday, July 21. Even with a smaller team this year, the TPU Hounders are proud to announce they raised $1,025, and their team placed ninth among all teams participating in the walk that day. Team members and their hounds included Scott Amsden, Power Management, with Moose; Sue Cearley, Power Management, husband Terry, daughters Kayla and Kelsey, with Bob and Bob's friend Daisy; Peggy Fillo, Power Management and daughter Roni, with Libby and Cooper; and Kelly Martinez, T&D, with Juris. Peep the pooches at the top of this page (in order of appearance).

What's Cookin' the Week of Aug. 6
Cup of Soup & Sandwich — $2.63
Cup of Meat Chili or Chowder & Sandwich — $2.81
Salad — $2.76
Hot Special — $3.03

Monday
▪ Baked Potato, Sloppy Turkey Joe
▪ Imitation Crab Salad
▪ Chicken Cacciatore over Rice, Vegetable

Tuesday
▪ Southwestern Tomato, Chicken Salad
▪ Turkey, Bacon & Cheddar Salad
▪ Mostaccioli, Grilled Cheese Bread, Salad

Wednesday
▪ Curried Lentil & Sweet Potato, Roast Beef & Swiss
▪ Mixed Greek Salad
▪ Malibu Chicken, Red Potatoes, Vegetable

Thursday
▪ Sausage Barley, Turkey Smoked Gouda Basil &
   Sun-Dried Tomato Panini
▪ Chicken Fajita Salad
▪ Polish Sausage, Macaroni & Cheese, Salad

Friday
▪ Clam Chowder, Salmon Burger
▪ Four Cheese Salad
▪ Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable

If you have questions or to place an order, call the Cafeteria at 502-8179.

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What's Happening & When

August 6-24
Community Connection’s School Supply Drive. Contact Barb Werelius, Management Services, 502-8764, for information. Donation boxes are in the Cafeteria, Click! Southwest Annex, Energy Control Center, Water Distribution Building and at the Water Counter on second floor.

August 24
United Way Basket Raffle donations due.
1) Select a theme for your basket and let Patty Gillingham, Fleet Services, 502-8651, know what it is.
2) Create your basket with new items donated by your colleagues.
3) Attach a list to the basket containing the name/theme of the basket; name of the donating section, work group or individuals; itemized content list; and approximate retail dollar value.
4) Deliver completed baskets to Patty by Friday, August 24.

Bargain Shopping

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