ဟံၣ်My WebLinkဘၣ်ဃးဒီး1992-04 ... T A Newsletter for \\( \ 1 f 0 ' __ �, Employees and Retirees of Tompkins Count - p y r \( e . )iic--- ii.---i-i lir--- ,,i r , ,v---i 7 , ril 1992 � ‘\ \144 \ I 1 ', Volume V, No. , „..... SAVE A DIME PICNIC SURVEY RESULTS: USE YOUR TIELINE! In March, the Compensation & Recognition Committee of the Employee Council distributed a picnic survey to 770 County employees. A summary of the 241 responses By Angie Swartwood - Data Processing is as follows: This is to inform all employees that there are special Tielines between the Courthouse Question #1 213 Prefer an annual event Complex, Biggs A and Biggs B buildings. 31 Prefer a bi- annual event We would like to make sure that all employ- ees know about these lines, and stress that Question #2 119 Would like a weekend event they should use them whenever possible. By 106 Would like the event on County time using these tielines you will be cutting the 40 Would prefer an evening or holiday cost of the local calls. Whenever you dial a ber at one of the other buildings without Question #3 147 Would pay more for a larger event sing the tieline you are charged for a local 93 Would not pay more for a larger event call, even if you are calling from Biggs A to Biggs B. Question #4 167 Would like employees, retirees & guests If you dial through the tieline you will not 70 Would like only employees & retirees be charged for a local call. In order to use these tielines you should dial the access code Question #5 152 Would like the event at a public park for the correct building, then dial the four 98 Would like the event on County property digit extension number. 20 Would prefer a private facility Following are the access Codes for each of the three mentioned buildings. Question #6 152 Said alcohol shouldn't be available 70 Said alcohol should be available If you are located in the Courthouse Com- plex Access code for Tieline to Biggs A - 6 Because of comments and suggestions written in on the survey forms, the Vending Access code for Tieline to Biggs B - 4 Committee is asking for volunteers to participate in all phases of creating a 1992 event. AN OPEN MEETING WAS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15. If you are located in Biggs A: IF YOU MISSED THIS MEETING, BUT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN Access code for Tieline to Biggs B - 4 PLANNING A 1992 EMPLOYEE GATHERING, PLEASE CONTACT A MEM- Access code for Tieline to Courthouse - 8 BER OF THE VENDING COMMITTEE. VENDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Carolyn Hewitt, Public Health; John If you are located in Biggs B: Davis, Highway; Judy DeGrusso, Mental Health; Lynn Watros, Sheriffs' Dept.; Coral Access code for Tieline to Biggs A - 7 McLaren, DMV; Harold Herman, Probation; Michel Kelly, Social Services; Kathy Access code for Tieline to Courthouse - 8 West, Budget and Finance. If you dial the access code and get a busy \,-\. % al you can use your ring -again feature to d out when the line is available. If you '�'., �---.. have any questions please feel free to call me;,t_ 1 . ' `ems at Data Processing (5417). ft ' ` ` i Ilk op Recycled paper * -111116.01 60"-:-. TEA & SYMPATHY: SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CAREGIVERS • m l' � j By Carolyn Croke - Office for the Aging /. J * y This is the third in a series of articles as a egivers with socialization and help them to N -- \ follow -up to the Employee Elder Caregiving realize that they are not alone. Practical tips r . Survey conducted by the Office for the on caregiving are frequently exchanged as Aging. According to results of the survey, 12 well as information on available community The Alzheimer's Support Group meets people or roughly one - fourth of caregiving resources. every other Tuesday afternoon at Family & employees, expressed interest in a discus- There are two caregiver support groups Children's Service, 204 North Cayuga sion group with other caregivers. which may be of interest to county employ- Street, Ithaca. Call Sue Kehrli for more in- Attending a support group can be a great ees. The Caring & Sharing Group meets the formation (273 - 7494). Other disease -spe- way for caregivers to cope with the stresses first Saturday morning of the month at the cific support groups are available. Call the of their situations. These groups provide an Cooperative Extension building, 615 Willow Mental Health Association at 273 -9250 for informal setting in which to share thoughts Avenue, Ithaca. For further information call further information. and feelings with people in similar situations Carolyn Croke, Caregiver Coordinator, at Support groups always welcome new who can understand and sympathize. Car- the Office for the Aging at 277 -0148 or members. Bring a friend and make new egiving can be a lonely and isolating expert- Nancy Potter, Agent, at Cooperative Exten- friends. You'll be amazed how much you'll ence. Support groups can provide car- sion at 272 -2292. get out of taking some time for yourself! TOMPKINS EMPLOYEES DAYCARE CENTER 1992 SUMMER PROGRAM .r 4.4 ' LY • A GREAT WAY TO SPEND THE DAY! r tWat For children ages 5 - 10 years old :4. _ • '%:.:•"• • • A relaxing fun -filled program that includes a variety of indoor /outdoor activities in a small group setting. Each two week session will offer a choice of activities based on individual interests and abilities, such as; acting, nature exploration, cooking, water play, outdoor sports and games, and daily arts and crafts. Weekly field trips to include Hangar Theatre summer productions, Cass Park pool, Stewart Park, and other area attractions. Swim lessons available through the YMCA for an additional fee (subject to program availability). More information will be available after April 15. Program hours: 8:30 - 4:30; Care available: 7:30 - 5:30. Registration limited to 10 students per session. Fee: Sliding fee scale: $125 - S160 per session. 15% discount for Tompkins County employees. Deposit: S40 deposit required for each session. REGISTRATION Child's Name Age Address Parent Registering Child Phone (H)(W) Check Session(s) requested: I. June 29 - July 2 II. July 6 - July 17 III. July 20 - July 31 IV. August 3 - August 14 V. August 17 - August 28 VIAugust 31- September 4 (one week only). Swim Lessons requested Mail to: Tompkins Employees Daycare Center (273 -6785) 401 Dates Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 PERSONNEL TOMPKINSCOUNTY •PERSONALS EMPLOYEE CONGRATULATIONS TO ... WELLNESS COMMITTEE: New Hires... 1) The cholesterol screen/blood pressure check sessions went very well, with 291 Welcome to Elizabeth "Betty" Olbrys, employees being tested. By now you've received your results, and we hope you have done Ke and S alis Elizabeth "Betty" hired l the any necessary follow -up with the Healthy Heart Progra at the County Health Depart - y pec y ment and/or your personal physician. As a matter of information, we had 144 employees Division of Purchasing and Central Services. with cholesterol readings above 200. James Ford, recently hired as a Motor 2) Weight Watchers is in its second 8 -week course, with 32 people actively participat- Vehicle Clerk. ing. A new 8-week session has been approved beginning April 28 so if you're interested, please join us. Wellness notices will be out to all departments as soon as time/location are Daniel Kornblum, recently hired as a scheduled. Cost to employees is again $24 for the eight weeks! Community Mental Health Nurse. 3) Aerobics classes have begun at Biggs, with approximately 22 people in attendance. Diana Lotito will begin work at DSS in the They meet twice a week for four weeks to do an hour's worth of low - impact aerobics, Services Division full time temporarily. She suitable for most employees. If interested m the next four -week session, please contact is filling in as a Keyboard Specialist for Dor- Chris Brill in Purchasing and let her know. othy Tompkins who is out on medical leave. She will be doing CPS and pool related work. 4) Posters are out for the Health Department's SPRING INTO SHAPE Program, Please welcome her. from April 27 through May 31, 1992. This is for everyone in the community, not just employees, but the $3.00 entry fee will be subsidized by your wellness promotion funds Promotions... for employees only. Karen Barry has been promoted to Buyer in the Division of Purchasing and Central 5) So far, 25 employees have participated in getting refunds on costs of annual physicals through the wellness program. We encourage preventive medicine! r ew Parents... 6) We are still in the process of scheduling more stress management sessions for non - supervisory employees, conducted by EAP staff and paid for from wellness promo - Jackie Simpson who is a Sr. Social Wel- tion monies. If you're interested in being included, please notify a member of the Wellness fare Examiner in Medicaid for DSS had a Committee. Notices wi go to departments as soon as sessions are scheduled; this time, baby girl, Jessica Marie, on April 2, 1992. we will have one three -hour session instead of three one -hour sessions. Jessica weighed in at 7 lbs., 5 oz. We're here for the employees. Please sign up for as many wellness activities as you Nancy Bogardus had a baby boy, Tyler, on wish, and encourage fellow employees to participate. Without active participation, we 4/2/92. Tyler weighed in at 6 lbs. 4 oz. can't continue this program. Send us your comments, likes and dislikes, suggestions, etc. Eileen Sommers, Probation, on the birth Recycling today, means a cleaner world for her tomorrow. of a new daughter on March 26, 1992. ., Retirees ... Best wishes and congratulations to Mar- garet Harding, retiring as Director of the Office for the Aging on April 30. Get well wishes to all County employees ,, and retirees who are ill ... we hope you're all improving each day. .. r OOPS! Due to misinformation received by RECYCLES ounty Corridors, one award recipient was tentionally omitted from last months ar- cle "First Annual Success Recognition ilk Day". Marian Knight, Support Collection — Unit, received an Outstanding Employee Shown here is Chelsea Vliet, daughter of JoAnn Vliet (Public Works). JoAnn says this Award for her contribution to promoting the is one of Chelseas favorite spots to play. Who needs toys anyways? DSS Community image. UNCLASSIFIEDS The Tompkins County Board of Representatives and County Administrator, her colleagues and friends invite you to join with them in honoring • FOR SALE: 1974 Plymouth Valiant, little rusty but runs great.$300 or BO. Evenings Margaret Harding 589 -4966. FOR SALE: VOLVO -1989 loaded, 12K on the occasion of her retirement mis Fact. Warranty, 15,000 Reg. Call: 272- May 13,1992 8105. Holiday Inn - Triphammer Road, Ithaca 5:30 p.m. Cash Bar FOR SALE: Prom gown, worn once. 6:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner Black sequin strapless top; lavender/lilac skirt. Size 12. Asking $150. Evenings 532 - RSVP: Please complete the following and return by May 5th to: 9361. Mary Pat Dolan, Commissioner Tompkins County DSS Desktop publishing, IBM - compatible, all 301 Harris B. Dates Dr. popular formats accepted for text and Ithaca, NY 14850 graphics. Samples upon request. Bill Chapp - 273 -7412. I am am not able to attend. WANTED: 1988 -1991 Honda/Toyota/Nissan in very good condi- The number in my party is tion. Call Sally - 272 -9024, leave message. Mr. FREE KITTENS: Kittens available around week of April 20th. Some are black Ms. tigers, some are yellow tigers and almost all of them have seven toes on their front paws. * $21.00 per person (includes gift) Cute, loveable, and very active. Call Dianna Please make checks payable to: at 387 -6569 after 6 p.m. TOMPKINS COUNTY/MARY PAT DOLAN • FOR SALE: 1986 VW Jeta 72K, Auto, sunroof, body fair, runs good, $3,400. Call 387 -6247. FOR SALE: 1990 Mazda Protege, 36K 55 O R OLDER ? mi - 5 speed. AC, AM -FM cassette. $7,700. 387 -6247. SOD BUSTERS! "We till it deep. We till it cheap." Who ya gonna call? Sod Busters SENIOR GAMES ARE FOR YOU! 539 -6704 MARK YOUR CALENDAR - On June By Marilyn Strassberg - Office for the Aging 29, volunteers from the U.S. Army Band will play at Taughannock Park in the evening. The 1992 New York State Parks Senior Games will be held at the State University of More information will be passed along later New York at Cortland from June 11- 14,1992. Any New York State resident 55 years of age as it becomes available. or older can participate by completing an application, enclosing the $20 fee and mailing the application to Albany by May 4, 1992. Applications are now available from the Office for the Aging by calling 277 -0148 or stopping in at 309 North Tioga Street. The Games are an organized and leisure program which provides recreational oppor- A MESSAGE FROM THE tunities for seniors. Competition is divided into two sections. The Recreational Division is EDITORIAL BOARD OF for the majority of participants for "fun, fitness and fellowship," encouraging participation "COUNTY CORRIDORS" ... by all. The Competitive Division is for the serious competitor who is using this event to qualify for the U.S. National Senior Sports Classic, or as a training event for the Empire State Games Masters Division, or other competitions. New York State Parks Senior Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded in both divisions. If you have material for our newsletter, • please type it or print it (legible, please) and "You Don't Stop Playing Because You Grow Old, send it to: County Corridors c/o Purchasing You Grow Old Because You Stop Playing" and Central Services. Please do not call and leave phone messages about material you'd like included.