Employee Spotlight
Ross Horner became the Civic Center Director on August 1, 2011. He was previously Marketing and Booking Director of the Bismarck, North Dakota Civic Center. Both positions involve marketing on a large scale. Rather than a change in job responsibility, Mr. Horner relocated to Columbus largely because of "Climate". He and his wife, Beth, agreed they would move somewhere warmer after their two children were grown. He was first drawn to Columbus because of the climate and was happy to later discover that the people, like the climate, are warmer. His recipe for success is simple: "If an organization is focused on people both internally and externally, it will be successful." |
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Welcome and Congrats to Our New Hires, Promotions, &
Retirees
September 2011
New Hires
Airport
Bettye J Cassady Clerk of Municipal Court Neresuia D Johnson Engineering Joseph D'Angelo Human Resources Charleen D Kendrick Marshal's Office MCP Harris D Hamrick Metra William Jackson Myra L Lattimore Roni L Taylor Thomas W Williams Naval Museum Michelle K Murphy Parks & Recreation Michael T Britt Shanelle M Rodriguez Nancy Brannon Ashley Calhoun Bianca R Gibson Sydnei A Mcginty Yanet T Cabrera Gloria J Moore Jonathan O Robinson Paul V Stringfellow Brianna J Washington Jasmine M Brown Carmen Buckner Lori A Ferreira Winston Jackson Adam W Leanza Ayshiea A Sanders Shaola C Terrell Robert M Wilson Police Department Lamont Baeringer Shawn D Wilding Richard E Miller Probate Court Brooke L Bartley Public Services Laken Brown Paul Huston Ernest Williams Valerie Carlson John Bausch Carlos Tavera-Casas Sheriff's Office Randal D Hackley Tax Assessor's Office Brenda K Zangenberg Promotions Parks & Recreation Arletter T Crawford Community Schools Site Supervisor Myron D Mason Parks Crew Supervisor Planning Rosana Juestel Principal Planner Public Services Demond M Deloach Equipment Operator III Brownell D Keys Equipment Operator III Rafael Santiago Material Recovery Facility Technician Cedric M Slappy Equipment Operator II Sheriff Department Peter J Buttacavoli ID Tech Kenyatta French Field Training Officer
Valencia W Patrick Field Training Officer
Retirements Airport Jeffrey C Wright Director of Airport Police 16.50 Years of Service Clerk of Municipal Court Patricia S Lee Deputy Clerk II 20 Years of Service Fire Department Lester D Talley Battalion Chief 26 Years of Service Juvenile Court Aaron Cohn Juvenile Court Judge 49.5 Years of Service MCP William W Adamson Warden 21 Years of Service Geeter Boone Deputy Warden 20.5 Years of Service Police Department Ronald C Pierson Police Officer 35 Years of Service Public Services Robert F Carswell HVAC Technician II 36.5 Years of Service Tax Assessors Ingrid Elmore Administrative Assistant 28 Years of Service
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Newsletter Staff
Vickie Armstrong
Norma Ausburn
Sherry Garcia
Reather Hollowell
Rosana Juestel
Donnie Kent
Jenni McDonald
Sheila Risper
Jenny Teague
Sofia White
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Special Events
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to present the Fall Line Trace! We have been diligently working on converting an old rail line into a spectacular linear park. We invite you to walk, bike, and run on our new linear park that extends 11 miles from start to finish.
Save the date: November 15th, 2011 for our Opening Ceremony at the Manchester Park & Ride at 10:00am.
We hope to see you there!"
Gateway Project Opens
Ribbon cutting for Gateway Project at I-185/Victory Drive, a "salute to the men and women in uniform," was October 13 at Infantry Museum. The 56-acre gateway is a $6.8 million project that has transformed the entryway to Ft. Benning. It is beautifully lighted and includes 20 water fountains, 20 illuminated 50-foot flagpoles, trees, and monuments that represent the Infantry School and Armor School at the Maneuver Center of Excellence. The project was funded with stimulus money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Gateways Foundation.
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From the City Manager
 The mayor, city council, city manager and city staff connected with members of the State Legislative Delegation through the annual Hometown Connection on October 6, 2011. The purpose of the connection was to share and have meaningful discussion on where the city revenue comes from and where it goes. Information was also shared on ongoing quality of life and infrastructure projects that make Columbus a "Strong and Vibrant City... Today, Tomorrow, Forever." State Legislators were briefed on the city's 2012 legislative agenda that will be voted on by City Council in November. The 2012 legislative sessions will kick off in January 2012.
Isaiah
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United Way Campaign Update
Thank you to the departments that have already met or exceeded their goal. Remember.....live United! |
| Honorable Judge Aaron Cohn Retires
Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
 Judge Aaron Cohn was born 1916 in Columbus, Georgia. He and his wife, Janet Ann, were married for 69 years and parented three children. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia's School of Law. He further pursued the study of Juvenile Justice at an international level. He volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1940 and served in World War II. One of his most important accomplishments occurred during that time. As a Major in the 3rd Armored Calvary, he was an "Official Liberator" of a concentration camp in Austria. In 1946, after leaving the Army as a Colonel, he resumed his law practice. He was appointed Judge of the Juvenile Court of Columbus and Muscogee County in 1965. In addition to many offices held and active involvement in the community, his untiring advocacy of children's rights garnered him numerous awards. |
| New Directors
New Interim Warden Director
Dwight Hamrick of Pine Mountain, Georgia will act as Interim Warden pending an employment search to fill the Warden's position. Dwight started his career with the Georgia Department of Corrections in 1979. He has served as Warden to five Georgia prison facilities including: Lee Arrendale State Prison, Walker State Prison, Hayes State Prison, Northwest Probation Detention Center and Rutledge State Prison in Columbus, Georgia, from which he retired in December 2009. Welcome Dwight!
New Public Services Director
Ms. Patricia Chilton Biegler was appointed Director of the Public Services Department and approved by City Council on October 11, 2011. She served as Director of Public Works in Southwest Harbor, Maine since April 2010 and was Director of Public Works for Chesapeake, VA from 1999 to 2008. She owns and operates a photo gallery and gift shop. She earned her MSSM Systems Management degree from the University of Southern California and her BSE Civil Engineering Degree from the University of South Florida. Welcome Patricia!
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| Got Paid?
What would you do if you could not be paid because of a disaster?
This is exactly what happened to employees of Slidell, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. Because of the extensive storm damage banks were closed for an extended period of time and many employees were forced into temporary lodging out of town. Those employees on direct deposit continued to be paid but Slidell had no way to issue checks to other employees. We encourage the few employees not using direct deposit to sign up now, just in case we ever find ourselves in the same situation as Slidell. To sign up for direct deposit, see your department payroll coordinator or contact Human Resources.
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| 2011 Caring and Sharing Project
 The Caring and Sharing Project is one way CCG employees show their care and concern for those in the community who need a little extra help during this special time of harvest and thanksgiving. For the past several years, employees have donated toiletries, and other personal items to the following agencies: Open Door Community House, Hope Harbor, Salvation Army, the Ronald McDonald House, and the Valley Rescue Mission. This year's project kicked off on Oct. 18th and goes until Nov. 18th. Show you care by supporting this worthy community project. Contact Sofia White, 706-225-3630, E-mail: swhite@columbusga.org for more information.
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| Certified
 After passing a national certification exam, Michael Burgess, Engineering Department, is now a "Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist." Congrats!
Kyle McGee, Engineering Department, passed a national certification exam making him a "Certified Erosion, Sedimentation and Stormwater Inspector." Congrats!
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Citizen Service Center Groundbreaking
A ground breaking ceremony for the complex was held on September 26th. The complex will include a Natatorium, Parking Deck and City Service Center and is projected to open January 2013. |
Healthy Recipe
Lite Apple Cobbler
1 (20-ounce) can lite no-sugar-added apple pie filling
3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (9-inch) refrigerated piecrust
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In mixing bowl, combine pie filling, Splenda and cinnamon. Pour into 11 x 7 x 2-inch rectangular pan. Unfold piecrust onto flat surface. Cut 4 (11 x 1-inch) strips from crust. Arrange strips lengthwise over pie filling. Then, cut 4 (7 x 1-inch) strips and arrange crosswise on pie filling. Bake 25 minutes.
Yield: 10 (1/2 cup) servings; Calories: 90; Fat: 5g; Carbohydrate: 11g; Sugar: 4g
(Can be served with lite sugar-free ice cream)
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Upcoming Events
Food Drive
November 1-30
Psalmond Road Recreation Center
All can goods will be donated to the House of Mercy.
For more information, please call 706-565-6060.
Trip to Westville
November 3
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fox Senior Center
Join us as we attend Westville's Fall Festival.
For more information, please call
706-225-4645.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 16
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Edgewood Senior Center
(Must be 55 years or older)
For more information, please call 706-317-4251.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 16
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Frank Chester Senior Center
(Must be 55 years or older)
For more information, please call 706-653-4964.
Columbus Cottonmouths Hockey Games vs. Fayetteville Fireantz November 6 4:00 pm Columbus Civic Center vs. Fayetteville Fireantz November 13 4:00 pm Columbus Civic Center vs. Huntsville Havoc November 18 7:30 pm Columbus Civic Center vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers November 19 7:30 pm Columbus Civic Center vs. Knoxville Ice Bears November 22 7:30 pm Columbus Civic Center vs. Huntsville Havoc November 18 7:30 pm Columbus Civic Center 
For more information, call 706-653-4482 or visit www.columbusciviccenter.org |
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