ဟံၣ်My WebLinkဘၣ်ဃးဒီး1994-05 (t 7 LL'.1 � ,t R Newsletter for Employees and Retirees of Tompkins County \ (- 4 MAY 1994 1■if Volume 7 Number 5 PROCL1MATION ,' =,,,, WHEREAS, the week of May 2 -8, 1994 has been r _ ., „ tw f designated National Public Service Recognition .-- Week and, WHEREAS, it is often difficult to provide services in an t , � te a ' environment where each action is subject to saw w l • public scrutiny, and WHEREAS, county employees have worked hard # _ and successfully over the past few y years to P y DIVISION MANAGER maintain services in the face of shrinking budgets, now therefore be it HONORS SECRETARIES A Division of Public Works, which shall remain RESOLVED, That the Board of Representatives humbly anonymous, pulled out "all the stops" to hereby recognizes the dedication and effort elevate its administrative secretarial staff to the put forth by its employees and those of all essence of the SECRETARIAL DAY pinnacle. municipalities throughout Tompkins County, Sculpture like tributes were bestowed for the auspicious occasion (only slightly overshadowed by NOW THEREFORE, I, Stuart W. Stein, Chairman the demure Division Manager), and framed to of the Tompkins County Board of embellish the spirit and professionalism of the Representatives, do hereby proclaim super talented team; not to mention glamorous! May 2 -8, 1994 as (see photo) No mere luncheon was considered tribute PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION WEEK enough. In celebration, a high tea was catered which included cucumber sandwiches and scones; could that have led to the unanimous request for IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my a MacDonald's drive thru before returning to hand and cause to be affixed the great seal work ?! �; " s \ ;' " .,\ of the County of Tompkins this 3rd day of However, as an honor to all secretarial staff (or " :' / ` ` reasonable facsimiles) throughout the county, the r May, 1994. personages in the highly cherished simulated gold Stuart W. Stein metal frame shall remain anonymous. But (under ,:%;;,,,,,,;.r Stuart W. Stein, Chairman threat of litigation) let me make it perfectly clear Board of Representatives r that any similarity between these "professionals" and Betty, Shirley and Michelle of Bostwick Road fame is strictly a fluke!! Y R _ E w•'' - 1 ; C ` JJw t 1 �l - 4 w ,-le' i- P __ �. � . 1 . . S s. F. o R t k , ,.., , ..0r3rAl e•• ass int ilik110‘. t4, .. i ' . M C _ i "� 1 R a i � i� WNW t Air . _ MEM- : it A Y 7 _. _ '_ = BUILDING A VEHICLE SCALE Pictures and story by Judy Tynyk (continued from April issue) ,i •d Top Row Left: Eight steel deck frames are transported from Ohio. x's Middle: The transport truck is equipped with a crane... . _ • Right:... which lowers the sections into the pit. _ . Middle Row Left: Scale Technician checks the clearance between the deck frame and pit walls. — Middle: A Scalehouse is built between the two scales. r x~ Right: The deck frames are filled with cement. '.. Bottom Row Middle: The deck is groomed to ensure a smooth surface. 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NEW ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA SERVICES Has the older person in your life begun to have problems balancing the checkbook? Does he or she forget things, or get confused frequently? Has he /she been diagnosed with Alzheimer's • ;\ Disease, strokes, or dementia? ` ■ • , r. The Caregivers' Resource Center at the Office for the Aging r P- L G r `. a can help you to find answers to these questions. Services available include: s Alzheimer's Support Group - meets biweekly on issues related to dementia. Now meets at the Office for the Aging. * Information on Alzheimer's Disease, strokes, depression, and other conditions which can cause or mimic dementia. * Training workshops on caregiving. * Counseling for caregivers. * Newsletter on all aspects of caregiving. SPRING INTO SHAPE PROGRAM For more information, call Evelyn Kalish at 274 -5482. A SUCCESS!!! by Louise McEwen for Wellness Committee I► The annual SPRING INTO SHAPE PROGRAM, which ran from April 4 to May 8, 1994, involved l �' 14 County teams and over 100 County employees, i7AW __ = family members, and friends. The Employee Wellness Committee salutes all those who participated and we hope you "stay in shape" until the fall 1994 Workout for Wellness gets here! We - _ are pleased to provide the following prizes for the County teams which participated: ,.. A gift certificate for dinner at the Coddington DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE Restaurant for the first place team, the Slugs and One FREE UNCLASSIFIEDS A gift certificate for lunch at the Coddington for the Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County employees, retirees second place team, and their immediate families. Ads may be for any purpose except no professional the Public Works Puddle um rs ads will be accepted. No County addresses or telephone numbers may be pe listed in these ads. Use this coupon to send your ad to Corridors c/o Purchasing. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY! A gift certificate for lunch at the Coddington for third place, the Jailhouse Jaguars We congratulate the above top three teams among all County teams participating. In addition, each of the other eleven County teams will receive a gift certficate for a dozen bagels from the Ithaca Bakery: COUNTY CORRIDORS CSCN Energizers Fits & Starts Articles and opinion pieces for County Corridors are selected by the volunteer Spring Steppers Walkie Talkies editorial board based on their interest to Tompkins County employees and retirees. Bit by Bit Still Not a Clue Material is solicited from current employees, retirees and others. Cabbageheads Whomp- M- Stomp -M Material for publication is selected by the editorial board which reserves the right to edit any submissions. The editorial board is made up of: Bill Chapp, Dustbusters Youth Bureau Blitzers Social Services; Sharon Cooper, Assessment; Iretta Ellis, Airport; Scott Heyman, New Image County Administrator, Louise McEwen, Personnel; Ruth Pond, Purchasing and CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO HELPED Central Services; Marilyn Strassberg, Office for the Aging; and Judy Tynyk (Chair), MAKE THE 1994 SPRING INTO SHAPE Weights and Measures. Correspondence Correspondence may be sent through County inter - office mail to: County PROGRAM A SUCCESS ... Corridors, eio Purchasing and Central Services: or contact any board member, or KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! via US Mail to: County Corridors, c/o Purchasing and Central Services, 125 E. Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT by Scou Heyman PUBLIC STATEMENTS -- WHO CAN SAY WHAT? For a number of months employees from all levels of County government have been working together to define in one policy document all of the rights and responsibilities of employees and officials to speak their mind about County business. As of this writing the policy is ready to go to the Board of Representatives for its approval. By the time you read this, it will probably have been approved. The Policy took so long to develop because it addresses freedom of speech and expression, one of our most treasured rights - in the minds of many, the first freedom because it is the one that enables us to absorb and handle all of the conflicts that arise in all other areas; it is the right that forces each of us to listen before we set out to get our own way. It is the right that gives us access to the political process itself. Yet the first amendment right of freedom of speech has been sharply limited in most private sector workplaces, and many in the public sector as well. The same courts that have powerfully and consistently supported freedom of speech for the last 200 years, have nevertheless said that it may be restricted by employers, even public employers provided that their employees are not addressing public policy issues. Even though the courts have permitted public employers to restrict their employees' rights to speak out about employment issues, it is not necessarily a good idea for public employers to do so. Many people feel, and I am one of them, that the ability of employees to speak out without fear of retaliation is a vital sign of a healthy organization. It will cause conflict, even hard feeling, and be difficult for the organization to absorb -- but it is crucial for the same reasons that freedom of speech is crucial in the society at large. But should the right to speak out be absolute? The courts have held that it is the nearest thing in our society to an absolute right, but speech cannot be used in a way that is likely to cause physical harm (such as crying "Fire!" in a crowded theatre or using "fighting words "). Similarity there are logical limits on the free speech rights of public employees. The group developing our new Public Statements about County Business policy decided there were three of these: 1)speech that amounted to a personal attack on another employee; and 2)speech that misled the public about County operations and policies; and 3)speech that violated a legitimate confidence. These three limits on the free speech rights of employees are spelled out in the new Public Statements policy. If you want to receive a copy, just call my office (274 -5551) or the office of the Board of Representatives (274 - 5434). The last word may not have been said on this policy -- it walks a fine line and there may be reason to amend and clarify it in the future. But for now I believe we have a blueprint that we can all use, that will open up the channels of communication for employees by making it crystal clear where are the limits on their rights to express themselves. My personal thanks to all of the employees who worked to develop this policy. )1214r " 1 4. €14 t diCabi .af• 'nf / ��ll �(t�I��ll�►rI /!r ^' i��� ltll o i fu . ��`'It1 Matta r �� I want to extend a sincere thank you to all who helped make the 25 Year Club dinner on May 4 a success. From Leighann and Margo at Solid Waste, who worked many hours on programs, invitations and certificates, to those who were on the program, and especially to those who turned out to attend and enjoy the dinner, my special thanks. You all helped make this a very enjoyable and special evening for 25 Year Club members, both past and newly - inducted. This is always a pleasure to work on ... a very real salute to those who have worked long and hard for the County, day after day, for 25 or more years. Louise McEwen, Personnel PERSONNEL PERSONALS LAUGHTER IS LIKE MEDICINE Q: If April showers bring May flowers, CONGRATULATIONS TO: then what do May flowers bring? Anne Moses for 30 years of service to the County Division of Assessment. Happy Anniversary! A: Pilgrims! O 0 r HAS ITS LITTLE UNCLASSIFIEDS UPS FOR SALE 11� o AND �T Regatta Laser. (Hull #ZID B 8839A585). Well dti DOWNS maintained and in excellent condition, including Dear Mrs. McEwen: the sail. Many retrofits for racing including pre - I am writing in response to your request for additional stretch lines, aluminum tiller, inspection port, and information. In block number 3 of the accident reporting form, I others. $1,100. Call Ann 272-2361. put "trying to do the job alone" as the cause of my accident. You said Remington Chain Saw. Mighty Mite II. $25.00. in your letter that I should explain more fully, and I trust that the Small gas chain saw. 19 years old but used very following details will be sufficient. little. Serviced last fall. Call Ann 272-2361. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six story building. When 1991 Chevy Cavalier. 2 -door, 5 speed, dk. blue, I completed my work, I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of 199 miles. $6,500 o.b.o. Call Don @ 257 -9122 brick left over. Rather than carrying the bricks down by hand, 1 46k days, 844-9242 eves. decided to lower them down in a barrel by using a pully which fortunately was attached to the side of the building at the sixth 1991 Geo Prizm. 4 -door, 5 speed, red, 42k miles, flOOr $7,750 o.b.o. Call Don @ 257 -9122 days, 844-9242 Securing the rope at the ground level, I went up to the eves. roof, swung the barrel out, and loaded the brick into it. Then I went back to the ground floor and untied the rope, holding it tightly 1985 350 CFIEVY 1/2 TON VAN. Auto., new to insure a slow descent of the 500 pounds of bricks. You will note radiator. Great work truck, body fair. $1800 Neg. in block number 11 of the accident report form that I weigh 135 Call evenings 589 -6900. pounds. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so WANTED suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say I proceeded at a rather rapid rate up the side of the building. Metal Greenhouse frame. Will remove. Call Ann In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming 277 -3478. down. This explains the fractured skull and broken collarbone. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not Land - Some Woods. 5 acres or more. Deed stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep restrictions OK. T -Burg school district. Call 607- into the pulley. 387 -3583 early mornings - before 8 a.m. - best Fortunately, by this time I had regained my presence of mind time. and was able to hold tightly to the rope in spite of my pain. At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of Job Opening at Office for the Aging. Toothless, bricks hit the ground and the bottom fell out of the barrel. clawless feline mouser. Must be able to operate Devoid of the weight of the bricks, the barrel now weighed "Have A Heart Trap ". Contact County Personnel approximately fifty pounds. for de- tailed job description and list of I refer you again to my weight of 135 pounds in block qualifications. number 11. As you might imagine, I began a rapid descent down the side of the building. Older VW Rabbit with decent body - can deal with In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming some mechanical faults. CaII Kate 387 -9503. up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles and the lacerations of my legs and lower body. Ride to Courthouse. Driven to despair by broken The encounter with the barrel slowed me enough to lessen down car, am seeking ride from any friendly my injuries when I fell onto the pile of bricks and, fortunately, only co- worker driving in from Trumansburg area. three vertebra were cracked. Please contact Dianna at 387 -6569 I am sorry to report, however, that as I lay there on the bricks - -- in pain, unable to stand, and watching the empty barrel six (Look for article concerning carpooling in next issue) stories above me - -- I again lost my presence of mind - -- and I LET GO OF THE ROPE .