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EEE M P LOY E EM P LOY E EM P LOY E E N E W S L E TT E RN E W S L E TT E RN E W S L E TT E R Febr uar y 2015
“Organizational Excellence Through Team Work”
In This Issue:
Page 2 Banners & ASIFlex Info
Page 3 Compass:
Your Healthcare Advocate
Page 4 From Your IT Department
Page 5 La Plata County
in the LEED
Pages 6 & 7 February & March
Calendars
Page 1 A Publ ic Of f ice is a Publ ic Trust . President Grover Cleve land
Any questions, please contact Meghann Baca @ (970) 382-6361 or [email protected]
March 2015
Interval Training Mondays & Wednesdays
11:00am - 11:45am
Yoga Tuesdays & Fridays
1:00pm - 1:45pm
February 2015 S M T W TH F S
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Try a yoga class for FREE this month!!
No need to sign up online for your 1st yoga class! Just pick a Tuesday
or Friday during the month of February and come join us for free!
Our Instructor, Hana, is a Board Certified Health Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Certified Reiki Master. She
will help you to become empowered, achieve health, and
experience freedom.
We provide the yoga mats, yoga blocks, and fitness bands to help you modify these classes to your personal
needs and goals. All classes are held across the street from the OMPO at Durango Dance -1120 Main St. Suite 1
To purchase additional classes or to purchase a punch card,
please visit:
https://milehighfitness.zenplanner.com
County Office Closure
February 16, 2015
County Commissioner Brad Blake
Information Technology Chuck Stevens
Senior Services (HS) Dana Thompson
Sheriff’s Office Larry Foukas Richard Paige
Treasurer’s Office Allison Morrissey
February BannersFebruary Banners
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February 2015 La Plata County ~ “Organizat ional Excel lence Through Team Work”
EMPLOYEE BANNERS
Jere Abens $20 Award
“For your always top-notch, super-
speedy service. We are so very
lucky to have you!!“
Lillian Kinney $20 Award
“You are the best! Thank you for
all your hard work with the teenagers at the foster parent
meeting. You are such a dependable worker!!“
Chad Rush $20 Award
“Thanks for your efforts involved with the Extension Building floor
replacement project; a job well
done!”
WELLNESS BANNER
Amber Capron $20 Award
“You have been so committed to getting in better shape since the
County began offering the new fitness classes last fall. It is
making a difference in you for sure. Way to go!”
Awards will be included in the paycheck released
2/13/2015
LPC Banners To give thanks to ANY LPC employee, give him or her a completed Employee Banner. They will surely welcome your words of appreciation. The employee may then enter it into the “Banner Box” at the Info Desk for a chance to win a $20 award.
A Publ ic Of f ice is a Publ ic Trust . President Grover Cleve land
Save Time With the ASIFlex Mobile App
ASIFlex accepts mobile claims! Using a smart phone or tablet, FSA participants can send claims electronically right from the health provider’s office, home, work or on-the-go!
No need to scan or copy your receipt - simply use the app to take a picture with your device’s camera!
Search for “ASIFlex Self Service” on Google Play or the iPhone App Store.
Visit asiflex.com for more info.
Remember, Save ALL Itemized Receipts and Insurance EOBs.
Use of Your ASIFlex Visa Card is NOT Paperless!
The IRS requires that you retain documentation to prove that you have used your Flex card for eligible expenses. In many cases you will be contacted by ASIFlex to submit itemized receipts or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements to verify that expenses comply with IRS rules. Itemized statements must include the provider name and address, patient name, date the service was provided, a description of the service/supply and the dollar amount charged. This will include, and is not limited to, hospital, dental and vision services.
If you do not provide documentation as requested, IRS regulations require that the card be inactivated. Any manual claims submitted will be used to offset unsubstantiated Flex card transactions.
Check your account balance online at https://my.asiflex.com/ or through the ASIFlex Mobile App.
2015 Employee Survey
Please remember to complete the 2015 Employee Survey by February 9th. This confidential survey will help to define our thoughts, needs or concerns as they pertain to employment with La Plata County. You can find the survey on line at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LPCStaff2015. You can also find the link to the survey on the New La Pla-ta County Staff Site. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, or if you have any concerns or questions, please call Susan Hakanson at 382-6212 or contact her by email, [email protected].
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A Publ ic Of f ice is a Publ ic Trust . President Grover Cleve land
January 2015
Reasons to contact Compass right now.
Struggling to understand your new medical and benefits plan?
Let Compass help you understand how your plan actually works.
New medical plan or new to the area? We’ll find great doctors,
dentists and optometrists for you and your family.
Need an annual physical?
We’ll locate the right doctor and set up an appointment.
Upcoming medical procedure?
We’ll estimate your out-of-pocket costs to ensure you pay a fair price.
Tired of overpaying for brand-name prescriptions?
Let Compass research the most cost-effective options for
the prescriptions you’re taking.
Wondering if a medical bill is correct?
We’ll make sure you’re not overbilled.
No need to wait until tomorrow. We're here today and ready to talk to you!
Compass is always here to help you and your family find quality doctors, compare prices for prescrip-
tions, upcoming medical care, review problematic medical bills, or simply to answer questions so you
can make the most out of your healthcare.
Contact your Health Pro - Nicholas Lamarre 800.513.1667 x 653 or [email protected]
Weekdays 8am - 6pm
NEW YEAR. NEW GOALS. Let Compass help you accomplish your healthcare resolutions.
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A Publ ic Of f ice is a Publ ic Trust . President Grover Cleve land
January 2015
Hackers Are a Constant Threat
On December 30th 2014 at 6:40 AM, La Plata County I.T. staff noticed that the connection we have to the internet (bandwidth) was being used to its maximum capacity, thus slowing down many County applications that rely on that connection. Because the transmitted data happened in spurts, it proved difficult to track its point of origin. Then at 12:00 noon it quit all together, possibly because it was bed time for the hackers. At 3:00 AM on December 31st it started again. I.T. staff began to narrow the possibilities by systematically eliminating our 5 firewalls, Public Internet, and one of our HVAC (heating and cooling) monitoring systems as the source of the problem. Doing this allowed us to isolate the problem and we discovered the other HVAC monitoring unit, located at the Sheriff’s office, had been compromised. It is connected to a website that allows the vendor and our maintenance staff to control the heating and cooling of the building remotely. The HVAC monitoring unit was receiving and sending Gigabytes* of data to sites all over the world, with the largest recipient being in the country of China. At 8:45 December 31st we shut down the box and ended the threat.
Below is a screen-shot of our network traffic monitoring system.
In this case the HVAC monitoring unit is outside of our normal firewall security framework so none of the County’s operational data was ever threatened. But it does provide a real example of the potential for loss of data from hacks when a network is NOT secure. If it weren’t for the security measures we have in place and the monitoring our team provides, critical data could be lost or stolen. If you have an interest in how networks are designed and secured and how the internet works, Ben Arriza from the LPC IT staff will be teaching a class in 2015. This will be a technical overview of how the networks/internet works. It will be very technical but will be open to everyone who might have an interest in what makes the internet ‘tick’.
*1 Gigabyte is equal to 1,024 Megabytes
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A Publ ic Of f ice is a Publ ic Trust . President Grover Cleve land
January 2015
La Plata County in the LEED There is some good news for a previous bank building on 11th Street in Durango. It is being renovated to the tune of a Leader-
ship in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED Certification.
La Plata County purchased the 12,658 square foot building, for-merly owned by Vectra Bank, to accommodate the offices of the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners,
the County Assessor, County Administration, and Finance. The building will be called the La Plata County Admin-
istration Building.
The $3.9 million project is being funded in part by a $1.5 million Energy Impact Assistance Grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). Working with LEED Accredited Professional Michelle Reott of Earthly Ideas, La
Plata County is striving for LEED Gold certification for the project.
Highlights of the project include:
Adding significant roof insulation to keep heat in during cold months and a
white roof, membrane to reflect the sun in warm months
Replacing windows with more energy efficient models
Installing conduit for potential future electric vehicle charging stations
Adding an elevator to provided access for those with disabilities
Using recycled concrete as fill material
Installing a sophisticated building automation system to ensure efficient
energy management
Recycling all its materials using local firm Phoenix Recycling
A much needed county training room with wireless, carts and technology upgrades Green power credits
The finished building, with a total of 16,147 square feet with additions, is slated to be open and occupied in July of
2015. Compared to a 'code-compliant building', the remodeled La Plata County Administration Building will realize approximately 20% annual electricity and gas cost savings, saving taxpayers money for years to come. It is clear
from this project, along with other LEED and ENERGY STAR buildings in the area, that Southwest Colorado is a leader in energy reduction and sustainable building initiatives.
The Energy Management and Resource Conservation Team wanted to share this article you. You can read more information on stories like this: Please visit:
http://4core-energytoevolve.blogspot.com/
Make sure to visit the LPC Staff Site for the latest
Employee classifieds ads!
Remember, the new Staff Site log-in is the same as your workstation
login username and password.
If your medical or dental plans changed for 2015, you should have
received your new cards by now.
If you have NOT received them, please contact Julie in HR at x6381.
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Melissa Heath
Kelli Ganevsky
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Rod Cook
Dan Cornelius
Carol Little
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Marcia Tsosie
Jason Minette
Alix Whittaker
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Sandra Loeven
Lawrence Phelps
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Richard Schleeter
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Gwen Lachelt
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David Small
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James Coleman
Melinda Johnson
Jan Foy
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Steve Baca
Donna Crask
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Rod Gantt
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Colleen Ballo
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Jerry Little
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Angeline Blackwell
Robin Kissell
Daniel Sudol
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Jacob Steinhage
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Chad Mercer
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Betsy Hamill
Gary Boudreau
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Chuck Stevens
Full Moon
New Moon
Toastmasters 12pm ~ 1pm Anasazi Rm
Toastmasters 12pm ~ 1pm Anasazi Rm
Happy Valentine’s
Day
February 2015
La Plata County Birthday & HR Calendar
Groundhog Day
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James Chavez
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Terry Cartwright
Lindsay Wing
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Jill Card
Daniel Gaffney
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David Kirk
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Ida Curry
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Vito Simplicio
Randy Michaud
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Diana Cole
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Keith McSweeney
Brandon Day
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Ryan Engel
Daniel Looman
Josh Abens
Elizabeth Copeland
Rich Schmittel JR
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Brandy Pearson
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Steve Prather
Karla Davis
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Cyrus Nabors
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First Day of Spring
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Charmaine Summers
James Davis (FIN)
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Megan Stephenson
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Todd McKane
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Sheila Casey
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Ross Mickey
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Jim Davis (PW)
Daniel Thomas
March 2015
La Plata County Birthday & HR Calendar
Full Moon
New Moon
Daylight Savings time begins
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Toastmasters 12pm ~ 1pm Anasazi Rm
Toastmasters 12pm ~ 1pm Anasazi Rm