December 2018

Reminder: City Employee Holiday Breakfast Buffet – December 20th 7:00 am – 10:00 am at the Public Works Maintenance Center.

Workplace Giving Campaign

Gail Hoddevik reports that 22 employees participated in the Workplace Giving Campaign that was held between October 22nd and November 7th. They pledged $14,500 to go to United Way, Children’s Trust, Earth Share Oregon, RACC, and Community Health. Andrea Milano with the library prepared the winning entry in the appetizer contest with "Cheese,Cheese & More Cheese."

Welcoming New Colleagues

Tim Reese is a new operator at our water treatment plant. Tim was born in Coos Bay and grew up on the coast. He worked in the automotive and RV business before making a career change to treatment plant operations, He's familiar with our WTP, having served as an intern this summer. Outside of work, Tim enjoys Blazers and Beavers games, and he has played basketball and baseball. He lives in Oregon City and currently has no pets...although he used to have a boxer.

Daphne Cissell is now working with Bill Youngblood on our code enforcement team. Daphne was born in the Azores and moved around a lot as a self-described navy brat. Among other places, she lived in Hawaii, and graduated from high school in Bellingham, WA. She moved to California and admits she likes the weather better there, but her partner's family is from Seattle and Portland seemed like a good compromise. She lives in North Portland near the St. Johns Bridge, and enjoys travelling, gardening, and making stained glass. And she has two dogs.

Phil Bonsi is also a new a new water treatment plant operator, having started work on October 29. He's had extensive experience operating both wastewater and water treatment plants (most recently for the City of Salem), but started his professional career in fish and wildlife. Phil was born in San Jose, moved with his family north, and graduated from Rex Putnam. He's lived and worked in the US Virgin Islands and Hawaii, among other places. In his free time he enjoys fishing from his 20-foot boat, hunting, going to Ducks games, and spending time with his granddaughters (ages 10 and 12). He lives in Beavercreek and currently has no pets.