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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07/08 A Newsletter slat tar fo r 7 a a and Retirees Employees t m to R P Y 0 f Tompkins Cv un # y :`::iiiii ('. ':' ?ii ?.... ti 'fi 7 ` ����M2��IE� ::.. t . VtCx�E 1 JULY /AUGUST 1996 Volume 9 Number 7 Then the few people you do see while you're riding A SOLDIER 1 N BOSNIA in an Army Hummer (replaced the jeep) while the MP's are by: Bonnie L. Scutt, Finance Department going through town guns -up' (machine guns loaded and ready for snipers) look up at the MP's or at you through Jim McKane, Staff Sergeant with the United windows and proudly wave; children hold up the peace sign States Army, is currently serving duty in Bosnia. I write to and all the time you know they are thanking you for these Jim every month, and have received permission from him few moments of safety and freedom in their lives to share some of his thoughts and reflections on life as a 1 just hope and pray that this year can amount to a serviceman in Bosnia. I went to school with Jim, and i lifetime of freedom for these people." wasn't until after I became engaged to my husband, Don Jim recently came home for a visit, but is back in that I found out they were cousins!! Taszar, Hungary now; he is due to finish up his duty the Jim first arrived in Taszar, Hungary just before first part of August 1996. To Jim, and all of our brave men Christmas in 1995, "a country that just years ago was and women serving in the armed forces - a big THANK under communist rule." He is serving at the Public Affairs YOU, and COME HOME SAFELY - YOU ARE MISSED. Office and produces videos and articles for publication for all the servicemen and women in the forms of a local Want to help with a care package newsletter and videos for the news broadcasts here at to Bosnia? See page 3. home (NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX...). "As part of USAREUR (FWD) we had the mission of seeing that [soldiers] were safely processed through Hungary and convoyed down through [Camp] Harmon, where the bridges were put together.... 7,000 soldiers have been crammed [into]... rooms the size of your living room [and have] three bunks piled high with 16 -18 living in each room." ' Soon the base was set up, soldiers were processed, a recreation hall was established, and theM- 7 .., Imo. commissary carried such necessities as soap, toothpaste, and mouthwash - something that a lot of soldiers lacked for °' ' the first few weeks. = k In his March letter, Jim wrote about going "down range" to work with the soldiers to produce some story *,, ,``" videos. He wrote of his impressions: 34 F . , ': w "Remember Dachau? The concentration camp [we t s . ° a �., . visited in Germany)? Remember the feeling of...guilt, depression, devastation... Well, I never thought or wished 1 0 I I'd ever experience that again by visiting anywhere else but ,,, „- Dachau! When you drive through miles of countryside and ' " `, i» see nothing but bombed out towns, villages and even ", "t , } cities... you don't leave with the same feelings! This "ethnic �a" + y F�' 440 a ,, , f N cleansing" and war between the Bosnians, Serbs and ' �' * ,,, * s �,' , , ,w �a; Croats does just that. Most towns and villages have no k :n 1 n�1 1' : " 0 „a 1 +t $ life.. ' ' � ., When you get to the cities you find 1 in 30 �� �"`� { +M µ4' , ' .1 rebuilding... it's unbelievable to drive through the city of i,, p ,+ o ,, rt , Lipik, Croatia and see nothing but holes in burned/ utted gy * 7 �' + rx P g g , , ,4+ , buildings, blown up cars and school buses on their sides w „ m k t a from the explosions. r, _ :: Staff Sergeant J McKane, Bosnia, 01 Apr 96 I SUMMARY OF DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETINGS OF JUNE 5 AND JUNE 26; FOR A COPY OF THE FULL MINUTES SEE THE NEXT MEETING AGENDA OR CALL KATHLEEN DREW AT 274 -5551. Department Head meeting, June 5, 1996 Scott reported that: 1) the position of Training DISCUSSION, various computer subjects. Dean proposed a Coordinator has been approved; 2) he will host a reception for method of paying for network file server repairs and upgrades. new department heads Austin and Whicher — July 24 at noon in This will be continued next time. The group also brainstormed place of the previously - scheduled July 17 department head with Dean on how to improve computer training for staff. Info: meeting; department head business will start at 1:00 p.m. 3) Don Dean Eckstrom 274 -5417 Franklin's retirement farewell and the dedication of the BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES LONG RANGE PLANNING. Assessment Conference Room in his honor will take place Friday Scott asked for comments on the draft mission and vision June 28 at 2:30 p.m. Information: Scott Heyman, 274 -5552. statements for County government that have been developed by It's a Budget! the full Board. Only 104 days behind The group provided several suggestions. Information'. Scott Heyman 274 -5552; Nancy Zahler 274 -5310. schedule the State of New York 1997 COI BUDGET. Scott presented his proposed produced a budget on 7/12. recommendation to the County Board for the programs funded by It always takes a few all departments (centrally distributed items); this was approved. weeks, and sometimes longer, Information: Kathy West 274 -5551. for the impacts on Tompkins REPORTS County to become known. Here / I Zahler reported on PFQ implementation in DSS. is what we think we know now. Scott reported that the Board has authorized the early =t,',;:,. The major cuts (more retirement incentive again this year. Information: Louise than $500,000 for our Social >pij t"� " McEwen 274 -5526. �I ia!i Scott urged department heads to attend any Board Services Department) in i '; d meeting if they have a resolution on the agenda that should not casework service funding that i�l " , be delayed to the next meeting for more information. Information: the State inflicted last year, �,,i. OIL Scott Heyman 274 -5552. without cutting back any % "" Janet Steiner reported that the Library recently used mandates, was NOT restored. Bernie Flaherty's mutual gains principles in negotiating a contract This was a top priority of the with its professional staff. State Association of Counties. Mary Pat reported that the Pataki administration is Last year the County Board used previous -year unspent breaking up the State Department of Social Services and sending funds to plug the gap and left the services division of our most of its component units to the Departments of Health and Social Services Department intact. This year the full Labor. impact of the cut will be felt. Summary of June 26 meeting Numerous reform initiatives with respect to the pre- Scott welcomed and introduced Steve Whicher who has kindergarden special education program that our Health been appointed Director of Assessment. PLANNING FOR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND Department funds in concert with the State were also NOT UPGRADES. The group concluded its discussion of the methods enacted. They are considered still to be under of planning for equipment replacement that were discussed at the consideration. The viewpoint of counties about this previous meeting. Information: Scott Heyman 274 -5552. program has never been of great importance to state ROLLOVER. There was discussion of whether Department lawmakers in the past, but recently that has seemed to be Heads wanted to advocate any specific alternative to the rollover changing. We shall see. proposal that is about to be considered by the Board of Meanwhile the state has continued its practice of Representatives. No acceptable alternative could be developed underbudgeting its own contribution to this program -- this and agreed upon in the time available. has resulted in a $350 million interest -free loan from DISCUSSION: SHOULD THE FRINGE POOL PAY FOR counties to the State of NY. DEPARTMENTS' ADDED COSTS OF EARLY RETIREMENT? None of the dramatic block grant initiatives that After discussion a formal vote was taken; two department heads favored adding costs of early retirement to the fringe pool and the Governor Pataki proposed last December were approved, remainder advocated requiring departments to pay their own primarily because anticipated federal law changes making costs. them possible did not take place. Most people think actual REPLACEMENT /UPGRADE OF FILE SERVERS. Dean reform of the welfare and medicaid systems at the federal Eckstrom presented and explained a specific methodology of level is likely within the months after the next presidential charging departments for file server repairs (starting in 1998) and election, but not before that. upgrades (starting as early as 1997 depending on The reform of the worker's compensation system circumstances), with a recommended "guesstimate" of what those in New York State was very significant and should save costs might be for each user departments. All agreed with the Tompkins County, and every other employer in the State, approach he was taking. Information: Dean Eckstrom 274 -5417. significant costs. REPORTS Thanks, Vickie. 1 love your caricature of me; my Alice Cole reported that she had just conducted the youngest son looked at it and said, "That's you, dad." mandated annual bloodborne pathogen training for at -risk Welcome Steve. Steve Whicher has succeeded employees. She reminded department heads that if an exposure Don Franklin as Director of Assessment. Don retired last occurs (one employee's blood contacts another employee, a month (see June Corridors). Steve worked in Tompkins needle stick -- anything that could cause one person to be County's Assessment office in the 1970's and has been exposed to another person's blood) the policy should be with the NY State Dept. Of Equalization and Assessment consulted and/or Alice or Sigrid Kerr called, and an incident report ever since, although has remained a (well traveled) county should be filled out. © resident that entire time. Welcome Steve. BOSNIA CARE PACKAGE ALERT Everything is Coming Up Roses In one of his letters, Jim wrote and said how lucky by Shirley Meyers, Personnel he felt to have many friends and family sending him care — — -- h packages, and that he couldn't believe the many service ., ,, people who get nothing - not even a letter - from home. ' z« , S000000o the wheels started turning here and I thought it would be a nice treat for the service personnel serving in '1 _ `- i �• ""' ' °, Taszar and surrounding areas if we could organize a care package round up. I am more than willing to pick up boxes of "goodies" if someone in each building would be willing to 4 �° f set up a box where people can drop off items. Collection week will be August 12 -16, and I will pick - " " .4:* �+ up the boxes on August 21. This is a vacation week for - xr me so I will have time to pick -up, pack and mail the 44 t �• "goodies." Pre - packaged items work best since they seem to " I � " y = hold up to the more vigorous mailing methods experienced >��$ y S K , . R ? ',, , « *. by the troops . Such items could include cookies, Twinkies ,„ , , ' 7< - ,r r , Little Debbie cakes, gum, candy bars, peanuts, „ , ,,• - '' `' � p- ; ' CrackerJacks, etc. Just to give you an idea. I would like to avoid canned items since these are not only expensive to mail, but highly dangerous to the durability of the other Jon Jehu, B & G, and "Blaze" items they'll be packaged with. If you would like to donate Jon Jehu has been taking care of the "Blaze" climbing some goodies, volunteer to be a building "Captain ", or rose bush in front of the Court have any questions, please let me know via E -mail ( bonnie_ scuff @einstein.co.tompkins.ny.us); or by House and this year positioned it to "ramble" 1 over the front of the telephone (607) 274 -5501, or you can send the items to me here at the Finance Department - Purchasing (3rd Court House cn /±* instead of just being Floor, Old Jail Bldg). Be sure to include your name, as cut back. I think it is just lovely we'll send along a note to let them know its from and I tN sincerely hope you Employees and Retirees of Tompkins County. had a chance r4,;,.:° to see it too. Many If you cannot donate goodies, but would like to help thanks to Jon Jehu. out, we could use donations for the cost of mailing the packages as well. If we get more donations in than the American Honda Motor Co. Approves cost of postage, we will just purchase more "stuff' to go inside!! Many thanks - here's hoping for a successful Motor Cycle Training Grant Care Package Drive!! by Cheryl Nelson The May edition of County Corridors contained a `'' ' survey to be completed by county employees that do or , - )-- , , , , ,, ,A4.1.--„,,,T. * i • , might ride their motorcycle on county business. Six employees responded. Five of the employees were interested in receiving motorcycle training. In an effort to provide motorcycle training to the interested employees, with no or minimal cost to the employee or the county, I contacted American Honda Motor Company and applied for a grant to cover the cost of '' the training. I have been notified by American Honda that An"� ` the grant has been awarded to cover the costs. This Tompkins County issue has received national '.t media coverage through the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) monthly magazine. The AMA also ti k ays wants to do a follow -up story to report on the approval of „ American Honda Motor Company grant and the ' • , d' „, subsequent employee training outcome. ;4i * , r §k I would like to thank the employees that completed ,r , � +�f ,,, a A;.„A -,4 „, { r ,' r; 5 „ the survey and I would also like to thank the members of , � ' , -, 5 , ” ` the Government Operations and Administration (GOA) ' >„:„„,,,,2,,,t,f 14,9 , �, 1 �a� k „ ,� � +a �, t a i � ^ , f � �, ° � � j y *1 VfY, y d F .. ti 4 ; " � „ Committee for pursuing education as an alternative to k ` +'" , s, , "' � banning. I hope that this process will be used in the future i4',,', ', , ±�l as an example of the way to resolve issues. The GOA It's called "Caving" and who do you suppose tried it? Committee and American Honda Motor Company have set (See back page for the answer and another picture) an example for others to model. Hint - It is NOT Clementine! • 1 ' s S � s . V g S• 9 s , y s � I f . h The 25 Year Club inducted four new members... , . , ,„ . ,.., ,., , . , ..„: -,.,,,,.,,,, . , . 111114 N10,41!1}11°111114tillilli - • ...A.r.te vim. -,.. • ' ''- .' r -- tr . - „ ,, 4 t .= Carol A. Franco Jean Brockway • 10 ;z1 r II to - LeRoy Parks Ward Hungerford 1 it H1y' 111 t -� S Donald Franklin had the Conference Room Steve Whicher became Director of Assessment ... in Assessment named in his honor... 0 - Roberta Chiesa AND, Vickie Wagner agreed to do more drawings for IP>" & ,, got a retirement County Corridors. .� > gift from the City i IIf ' - , - 1 Fire Department - r ».� ;11 tt x_ ride a fi In a 1 1 w g Fire '( Truck... s ■ \ \ n F 5 � I' _ i. l3 n l� Y - -- ,'',,,,,,'";;;'''',.. :;',:si !. - . r ip I. ✓t as' 1 y 1- 1 111 '' ■ ; ' ' : t ; I ' ' ' . 1 ' ' ' ' ', ' ' t4 P ; ) . a I . ,, I '4'4 -wa \ / , 1. N (fir bbr 1W,, J it, ,„ '41 41 .#1 • ‘‘ . y , � 0 , it rit ■ i .„, ),,), j , 1 I It Ill: r ,,„.„,,. „, i 1 Ed Sawester was appointed Manager of the / i I Tompkins Emploees Federal Credit Union... imi.7. III. Ns i VICKIE 1 2 F a { Vickie Wagner can be found back in the far corner of the map room in the Assessment Department where k � t; ,�� she has been working as a drafting technician since July, " ' - ' � 1987. ( Upon volunteering to do some drawings for County ' Corridors, she found the Corridors Board eager, enthusiastic and full of suggestions. The caricature of , .V.%,, Scott was one of her first assignments and was very well 1 received by employees and also by Scott. , s Vickie said she has been drawing since she was a A li child. "It was a way to pretend" she said. Donald Ellis, Jr., joined Weights & Measures The Corridors Board thanks Vickie for what she as an inspector... has already done and looks forward to future issues with her work displayed in them. THANK YOU VICKIE! Do you like what she does for Corridors? , , • LET HER KNOW! r:t' ` tf .. ,. ,a :I £ '. / y � . 4 0 9 I 1 / , , p'' R 2' y�� TOMPKINS EMPLOYEES Partners for Quality Update by Nancy FEDERAL CREDIT UNION P y yZah/er, Youth Bureau by Ed Sawester, TEFCU Manager o � V Interested in a home mortgage? We may be able The County Administrator's office /Board of to assist you. Call the Credit Union office, 272 -8567, for Representatives staff and the County Attorney's office details. have just completed their own Daily Management Training. Signature Loans to a maximum of $5,000 are When they looked at the services they try to provide to the now available at the following rates: Board of Representatives and other departments, they did 1 year - 9.8% some research. As a result of their work, the elected 2 year - 10.8% members of the Board of Representatives had a training 3 year - 12.5% on how to conduct effective committee meetings on June 19 and new project teams will be organized later this year CURRENT RATES to coordinate the services Buildings and Grounds provides to various departments with County buildings; the hiring Shares: $100 - $4,999/3 %, yield 3.05 %; $5,000 a n d process through Personnel and the process for creating up/3.25 %, yield 3.30% and routing Resolutions for the Board of Representatives. Drafts: $100 and over /1.25 %, yield 1.26% The Planning Department and Office for the Aging are New Cars: 24 -36 months, 8 %; 48 -60 months, 9% two small departments which have recently completed their to a maximum of $25,000; 66 months, 10.4% to a Daily Management training. Each department developed maximum of $25,000 a number of new, clearer and more efficient procedures for Used Cars: maximum of 48 months (1994 and newer, handling telephone calls and responding to requests for same as new); 1991 -1993, 9.25 %; 1990 information and help. and older 10.75% During their training sessions, the Planning Motorcycles: new or one year old, 8.9 %; older, 9.9% - Department found that they spend a great deal of time maximum of 48 months (10% down payment helping residents find the right building to get the services required) they need. Since Historic Preservation guidelines prohibit Boats: new or one year old, 8.9% for a maximum the use of large signs on old buildings, many people of 8 years; older, 9.9% for a maximum of 6 years looking for County or Town services get lost and wander Share Secured: 3% above highest rate paid on shares into Planning to ask for help and directions. Rather than Summer has finally arrived! Once again, your continue to respond to each person individually, the need Credit Union has tickets available, for members they identified was referred to the County Administrator to only, for Darien Lake, Seabreeze, Water Safari figure out a away to prevent so many problems. To make and Song Mountain. Discount coupons are it easier for everyone to locate the services they want and available for Hershey Park, Sesame Street and need, the County Administrator has been working with Busch Parks. Traveler's Checks are also various departments to create a Directory of Services available at the office. which will be conveniently located to guide our customers to the offices that can help them. County Youth Bureau staff are in the middle of their Dai 4. 5 4. 54) � Manag traini wit Marcia Calicchia and will be LOAN DISCOUNT using the process to help them re- structure the services they provide to towns and villages who plan and run youth COUPON GOOD FOR 1% OFF ANY NEW LOAN ** programs to use County staff time more efficiently to meet WITH APPROVED CREDIT the highest priority needs of local communities. OFFER GOOD JULY I - SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 Public Works has recruited new volunteers for their (clip coupon and present it when applying for a loan) QuEST Team which will help all of the divisions to use the * *EXCEPT SHARE SECURED LOAN quality principles in their daily work. To help prepare for COUNTY CORRIDORS implementation, all of the division managers and supervisors of Public Works have had training in how to supervise in new ways which capitalize on the good ideas of employees and share decision making with trained Don't forget our Second Chance Car Loan. If you teams interested in planning and controlling their own work got your car loan through another lender, you can refinance to meet customer needs. it at the Credit Union at our low rates. Now that the pilot period is ending, the Leadership We are looking for three members to serve on our Council is working on a plan to speed up the full Supervisory Committee. The Committee reports to the implementation of Partners for Quality throughout County Board of Directors and performs simple checks such as departments. Look for more details in upcoming issues! verifying closed accounts. If you can spare a few hours per month and are interested in serving your Credit Union, please call Ed Sawester, Manager. Not a member of the Credit Union? You can open NOBODY GETS A SECOND CHANCE an account with a $5.00 minimum deposit. TO MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION 0 / \996 t \ ttM \ Goo I V" A o VOY e 1) \ A °t1A r e G o gy 4 .. 1 �'L S it fi ' A ,'',',:e., + R :: � � '� , v� •��. ,_ H�IDAY SIEEIDT. 6th ,..._ PecJ istration 8:3Ca . m . "'Tee -01T 9: CCa . m . fringe tune to 6e used) Location: TrumansLurq G01f Course Halsey Sired) Q ipi v tet 4- person TeamCapfoin & Crew , Shot Gun Start y Cost: $20.00 per person — includes 1 greens fee, 1 cart rental, 18 holes (pa at the gulf course the day of the tournament) Team Format: -Must have al (east 2 County employees on the 4- person team Team can include employees from various departments - - i 31 1 ...mi.... 446 1 1 Yes, I' m i nterested ,s ,ag co._ A ; 1 t) ■ 0 0 0 ° 1 1 1 1 Z° °p V °J � j ,\ G ■ �; • , 1 1 Name Department •\ •``,� _ s o h ,,, , Team Mates: =v 1 1 I 1 , 1 2 , I 1 3 3 z 41, ■ Please return registration to Jackie Kippola at County Administration by AUGUST 1 2TH 2eat; y (76 addeert 29,ea 0 G 0iiNTy A , �� +`' 746 WEIGHTS a • • ,c AND .., o • x MEASURES TIPS DO N OT SMOKE. WELLNESS FO . AND PUMP!! PROGRAM * % : : :Y 4, * CONSUMERS • DO NOT OVERFILL YOUR GAS LATE BREAKING TANK - WHEN THE NOZZLE SHUTS OFF ON ITS OWN, STOP! GAS WELLNESS NEWS! TANKS ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW ROOM FOR THE VAPORS PRODUCED BY THE PRODUCT. The fall "Workout for ROUTINELY OVER - FILLING CAN Wellness" Program 1S EVENTUALLY CAUSE YOUR TANK g TO LEAK. coming! Additional • YOUR 2 GAL., 5 GAL., ETC. GAS information will be CAN WILL ALWAYS HOLD MORE posted in every building THAN ITS STATED CAPACITY. IT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO ALLOW FOR as it becomes available. THE PRODUCT'S VAPORS. Start thinkin about PLASTIC CANS WHICH ARE g CONSISTENTLY FILLED TO THE organizing your team TOP, WILL EVENTUALLY STRETCH now, ma be even DUE TO PRODUCT EXPANSION. y METAL CANS WILL EVENTUALLY challenging another LEAK, FOR THE SAME REASON. team. • IF THE UNIT PRICE OF GASOLINE IS $1.299 AND YOU BUY EXACTLY WATCH FOR DETAILS! ONE (1) GALLON, YOU WILL BE CHARGED $1.30 (UNLESS YOU CAN FIGURE A WAY TO PAY THE STATION 9/1000 OF A CENT). VISIT TOMPKINS COUNTY'S HOME PAGE ON Tlie WORLD BE SURE PRODUCT HAS STOPPED FLOWING BEFORE WIDE wee REMOVING THE NOZZLE FROM YOUR TANK! AND CHECKOUT AND PROTECTION GETTING WHAT YOU PAY FOR WHEN BUYING GASOLINE Good measurement is Weights and measures important when you buy gasoline A computer in the gasoline officials routinely check gasoline and motor fuel. These fuels are sold pump calculates what you owe pumps for accuracy. Pumps found by volume in gallons or liters. The based on the amount and the unit to be out of tolerance are sealed price you pay for gasoline will price of the gasoline. When from use and ordered repaired and depend upon: comparing prices, be sure to must be re- tested before they can - the octane level, which may compare gasoline with the same be put back in use. New pump affect the performance of your octane rating. Usually, the higher installations must be inspected and car. the octane rating, the higher the tested prior to being put into service. price. Compare the price of a gallon In many areas, they also check - the amount you buy, and of gasoline at one station to the gasoline storage tanks to be sure price of a gallon of the same octane that gasoline stations are selling the - any discounts offered. at another station. octane level advertised. • EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PERSONNEL FORMS • by Stephen Estes, Personnel cene Personnel has expanded the Coun's outreach efforts by S I ' lLOI " posting all examination announcements on the EINSTEIN server at F:ICOMMONIEXAMS961 and in Tompkins County's Home page on the World Wide Web at i http:Ilwww.co.tompkins.ny.us. If you do not have 11 ;1� access to either of these electronic posting locations, hard ( ONT,tyr,- copies are still being mailed to and posted in most • (I � departments and are available from Personnel. ' buU - MOU We have also posted several of the most commonly used �- - -• _ Personnel forms on the EINSTEIN server at OOP `;, F:ICOMMONIPRSFORMSI. Please see the - PRSINDEX.DOC for a complete listing of the forms -- 2 y '`T available. Most of these documents were created with form 03 yICK1E fields using Word for Windows. The MSD- 428A.DOT, however, was created as a template and in order for you to be able to see and use the MSD -428A using Word for Windows, go to File d open the path SENIORS O N LINE F:ICOMMONIPRSFORMSI. While in the "file-open" screen, go to the bottom where it says "List Files of Type" open the dropdown list and choose "All Files ( *. *). The The Tompkins County Office for the Aging is msd- 428a.dot will now show up as a valid choice. looking for seniors who would like to chat on -line or take part in e -mail discussions with peers. All Some forms are "read only ". Others allows you to rename that is required is access to a computer and the and save the form elsewhere, make changes to your copy internet to journey into cyberspace with friends. of the form and print hard copies to forward to Personnel. Unless you want everyone in the County to know your To sign up on the local senior highway or for business, SAVE THESE FORMS UNDER A DIFFERENT more information, please call Willard Daetsch, NAME BEFORE YOU WORK ON THEM. Otherwise, Chairperson of the Office for the Aging's when you save and close it, whatever you filled in stays in Advisory Committee, or Marilyn Strassberg, at the template document and whoever uses it next will see it 274 -5482. and have to delete it out before they can work on their project. If you use Word Perfect, you should have a converter in your program that will allow you to convert and GRANDPARENTS use these Microsoft Word documents. If you are unable to GET READY access the EINSTEIN server and would like a copy of the PRSFORMS, please give Stephen Estes a call at 274- If you would like to have your 5526. I will be glad to copy these forms onto a disk and send it to you. grandchildrens' pictures in the next issue of Corridors, please submit them by August 21 by 'OVw°` courier mail or US mail to Ruth Pond, Finance - GOOD THOUGHTS Purchasing, 125 East Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. Please write on the back of the photo the name(s) and age(s). Also, send the Pray for a good harvest, grandparent(s) name(s) and department(s) in the But continue to hoe. County so they can be returned. DO NOT SEND IRREPLACEABLE PICTURES. Please When you become reluctant to remember our limited space and send smaller change, remind yourself of the rather than larger pictures. Group pictures are beauty of autumn. ideal if you have more than one grandchild. These pictures will be in the September issue. We cannot direct the wind, but Thank You! we can adjust our sails. 0 WATCH YOUR STEP Personnel Personals ...If you drink Congratulations to: Heavy drinkers should consult a physician before taking any pain reliever on a regular David Stoyell, COFA, and wife Peg on the birth of their basis. Combining heavy drinking (3 or more twin boys, James and Daniel, born July 10, 1996. alcoholic beverages a day) with aspirin or David Boyd on becoming Middle Management's ibuprofen (such as Advil) may promote representative on the Leadership Council, gastrointestinal bleeding. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) and heavy drinking may promote liver and a very special message to Sheila Ferrari as she disease. leaves the Leadership Council: Thank you for your time and And by the way, watch your step if you drink! effort; your accomplishments are admired and appreciated. Alcohol is a major problem for those on foot, ** In 1994, 37% of pedestrians over age Unclassifieds 15, who were killed by motor vehicles, were legally intoxicated. For Sale: ** In nighttime crashes, the percentage killed rises to 50 %. DEPRESSION SET - antique dining table, width- opening, ** Percentage of drivers in fatal crashes smooth gear- driven, hidden leaves, with server, chairs and who were legally intoxicated was 32 %. curio. $750 or best. Call 659 -7215. Source: TRUCK CAP (white) with sliding side windows. Excellent University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter, June 1996. The Health Heart/Health Promotion Pro. ram Health De.t. condition - Bed liner - each fit 1986 Ford Ranger. Call 659 -5605 after 6 p.m. SUMMER FROZEN FRUIT BARS 1985 TOYOTA PICK -UP: 5 speed, little rust, toolbox, bedliner, AM /FM stereo cassette, CB radio, new tires and 2 cups summer fruit (oranges and strawberries very dependable. Asking $2,195 O.B.O. 607 -589 -4966. work great and they're high in Vitamin C!) AIR CONDITIONER - Fedders 12,500 btu, $200. Used 2 1 Tbsp. sugar (optional) seasons before building house with central air. 257 -0250. 1 tsp. lemon juice Puree fruit in blender, adding a tablespoon For Rent: or two of water if necessary. Add sugar (if desired) and lemon juice and blend. Pour into bar molds or Four bedroom farmhouse near Greek Peak. Available small cups and insert sticks. Freeze until solid. 9/1/96. Call 749 -6610. For most fruit it'll be less than 50 calories a serving! Makes four 4 oz. bars. This is an official Articles to be considered for the September issue must be received 5 a Day recipe. by Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Lengthy articles should be on disk. Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 35; Send by interdepartmental mail to Ruth Pond, Finance /Purchasing or Fiber, 1.7 g.; Cholesterol, 0; Sodium, 1 mg. 125 East Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. Fax: 274 -5505. Percent calories from: Protein, 5 %; Carbohydrate, UNCLASSIFIEDS 89% and Fat, 6 %. Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County employees, retirees ro and their immediate families. Ads may be for any purpose except no personal ads will be accepted. No County addresses or telephone numbers may be listed in these ads. Use this coupon to send your ad to Corridors c/o Finance - Purchasing. Please type or print legibly! Thanks! V-5/ � � COUNTY CORRIDORS Articles and opinion pieces for County Corridors are selected by the volunteer editorial board based on their interest to Tompkins County employees and retirees. They do not necessarily express the opinions of the Editorial Board. Material is x solicited from current employees, retirees and others. Material for publication is selected by the editorial board which reserves the right to edit any submissions except in the instance of copyright articles. 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