ဟံၣ်My WebLinkဘၣ်ဃးဒီး1997-01 7 >v A Newsletter for .. : : : . :: : ::',.:::,::::::::•.::i:': ,,, • , ...',E 7 : 77 ) ..:, , „ : , : :. : :: ::::( . i l . ,i.s :i. i i : i ,:::,,E . 4 ,..,..:::::,. ::...::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::,:: .::::::::::::: 4:::,::::::: ::::::::..:.:..:.:.: ....:.::::: ......... :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::iiii::: .::::::i::::,, ..::::::::::::::::::,:: ::::::::::::: Employees and Retirees .:::::::, .:::::::::::,:::::,.....:::::::::::::::::.:::::::::::::.. ::::::::: iiii. :::::::::: ..,:_:::::::::::::: �; 1 of Tompkins County ..::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.::.::: :::.:;::,,,::::::::::,:::::::::::::,:.:: ?\,..:::,:',,:,::-:.. -----) i Ct f 5 .1 ''''''' 1 1 'I : , .,::::::::::',:::::::,.::,::::::::::::::, :::::!;.::.:: -,,:,::::::;:::- \ i JANUARY 1997 " :::::::::::::::.,,,,,,,,.. ,:...., , . Volume 10 Number 1 And the winner is... Jhe Rest One —9n .74e County After almost 30 years at the Personnel Department, saying goodbye to you folks in the County, employees and retirees alike, is probably one of the toughest things I've had as far as `job assignments." - 1 i , ! ' I will be back part-time, to keep some duties going until my position is filled, but it won't be quite the same, I'm �, 4 i . - - �-> ' sure. So, I want to say thank -yous to Personnel for the 44/ nice luncheon, to all the employees /retirees who've called " ''� -- -' �_ or sent cards /messages to wish me well, and especially to 0 the Editorial Board of CORRIDORS who dedicated the last � a , . issue to me with Judy's poetry! ^ ai � I wish for all of you a New Year filled with good 1 I. t "" : r r health, happiness and peace. . .; , , „ I'm sure I'll be contributing to this newsletter on + i .° E occasion, and would encourage all of you to do the same. , •�` Many thanks to each and every one of you for making my job what I ca!! "the best one in the County." Photo by Bonnie Scutt, Finance left to right: Pat Nowakowski, Finance, the quilt maker ;; Chris Brill, c,e9aL lei l Finance; and Mary Wimsatt, DSS, the winner. '•••v ••. Library Adds Services for Disabled The Tompkins County Public Library announced SOME THOUGHTS ON that services for physically disabled library users have NEIN/ YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS been improved. A new handicapped accessible public restroom is now available for use. The restroom was built as part of a A New Year's resolution is something that goes in Tompkins County initiative to ensure that all county one year and out the other. buildings meet ADA requirements. Larry Roberts, program director of the Finger Lakes Independence Center said, "I If you kept every resolution you made last year, hope more people with disabilities will come to the you'd be skinny, smart, healthy, rich - -- and bored! library now that this major barrier has been removed." Library users with impaired vision will find an easy- Serious trouble comes when the New Year's to -use full color magnifier which enlarges text, photos, resolutions collide with the old year's habits. maps and documents. The equipment was purchased with funds from the Robert Shaw bequest. Library Director May your troubles in the coming New Year be as Janet Steiner said that the magnifier will be useful to many short-lived as your resolutions! library users who find small type difficult to read. Other services provided for physically disabled What the New Year brings you will depend a great deal users include a Large -Type Book Collection, closed on what you bring to the New Year. captioned videos and TDD phone access at 272 -7445. E.C. McKenzie This Is What We Do THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS LAUREL: I know how As many of you know, October 8, 1996 was a day for our many County employees family that "happens to someone else'; our then 4 -month and community residents f47 old son Connor was diagnosed with a brain tumor and join me in sending emergency surgery was required for its removal. It was words of support "that one moment" in time that changes your entire life. and encouragement �P - 11111% • to Mental Health staff. During our family's crisis many co- workers and friends showed their support. We would like to say "Thank you": What a 1996 they had! C ' DS ;U '1' `` To the many people who made a monetary donation that They joined many other agencies in trying to help -, :� \? helped with the expenses during our stay in Danville and the people of McLean and upon our return home; Dryden to get through the 4.> .09 x ' trauma of the murder of two To Pat Nowakowski who handcrafted and donated of their community's 1�� ''f v "Connor's Star ", the beautiful quilt which was raffled off to children. ,f{ � benefit our cause; d�, Then one of their long- time 4. To the co- conspirators of the "Brill Family Benefit" who clients became involved in 1tl' . conceived and ran with the idea (even at our protests) we a confrontation that resulted thank you with all our hearts - Lisa Eaton, Bonnie Scutt, in her death and that of a v�k�w�,.q Ruth Pond, Angela White, lretta Ellis, Lynda Rose. Fran . 9` law enforcement officer. Armstong and Judy Tynyk; Commissioner DeLuca had nothing but words of support To the businesses who contributed in some way either and praise for the Ithaca Police Department's handling of a donation to help offset the costs of feeding the 100+ events at Deborah Stagg's apartment; and he made sure people who attended the benefit or by donating an item or he and his staff looked carefully at what was known about g certificate to be auctioned off at the silent auction - in all her condition prior the tragic confrontation on West State 30 Ithaca businesses and Community members, 9 Street and asked the hardest question: "Given what we Newfield businesses and community members, 2 Groton knew then, should we have done something different ?" businesses, 4 Spencer businesses and one business from each Dryden, Freeville, Horner, Lansing, Elmira and This is what staff in Mental Health do, day in day out, year Moravia; in year out — some of the community's most difficult, most To all who contributed to the benefit by donating their critical work, the things that taxpayers decide must get done and that the private sector cannot be relied on to do. time working in the kitchen or by donating baked goods for the cake wheel or for all the people who helped in some DART: To people who bash everything public other way to make the day a success; employees try to do. Badmouthing govemment is as old as the Boston Tea Party and as new as yesterday's letter to To the Newfield Fire Department who donated the use the editor saying all government ever does is reward itself of their hall to hold the event; and punish taxpayers. That sort of rhetoric can be a good To the entertainers who donated their time and talents stress reliever — don't we all do it sometimes? We shouldn't. it just wouldn't have been the same without you - Martin Castle, magician and ventriloquist, Kay Brothers 3/4 Country Band and Miller Music; WHAT DOES THIS SAY ?? To the many people, friends, family, co- workers and OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE complete strangers, who attended the benefit to show your support and concern for our family. Did you read it as... Lastly, and certainly not the least for all of the people who prayed for our little Connor. (He's improving every day). Opportunity is nowhere. Or //�� ' /� / /� Opportunity is now here? 5 Q �riCC� - /�taoCd and C Izriifirte DO YOU HAVE A CREATIVE HOBBY? If you answered yes, and would be willing to share it with our readers, we'd appreciate hearing from you. We would like to have a picture of your hobby and a short statement about it. Please send to Ruth Pond, Finance /Purchasing. Here are the first two of what we hope to be a series of hobbies /collections for you to admire, enjoy and be inspired by. N li r - ...-.."' s ii MI C , Y .tiY FF I T 1f : f y r, t y .:,...__.5.::....;,_:_.,..:,..__... . ...,,,,._ ,1::.,50„ in , _ ‘ ,„rtz ...4t1Vtry*F,.1/ t. I' g t.d. u ,, ' \r..„ v Vickie Wagner, Assessment, enjoys creating pen and ink drawings of homes - she is especially attracted to Victorian - t homes because of their attention to detail. N, (Vickie is also the artist for County Corridors and the creator of Scott Heyman's caricature). We appreciate you and your talents in County Corridors, Vickie. Pat Nowakowski, Finance, designs and machine -sews non traditional quilts and other fabric art projects such as this quilted wall- hanging. COUNTY CORRIDORS SCHEDULE - 1997 Copy Due:* Board Meets: Distriubuted: Wednesday, January 22 January 28 February 13 " February 19 February 25 March 13 " March 19 March 25 April 10 " April 16 April 22 May 8 " May 14 May 20 June 5 " June 11 June 17 July 3 " July 23 July 29 August 14 August 20 August 26 September 11 " September 17 September 23 October 9 " October 15 October 21 November 6 " November 12 November 18 December 4 *by Noon of date above. Send to Ruth Pond, Finance Unclassifieds Personnel Personals For Sale: Thank you: Huffy Exercise Bike, good condition. 1 want to thank you for the lovely poinsettia you sent while Blue Frankoma ware, service for 8 with 1 was in the hospital. 1 was thrilled to be remembered as a retiree. extra serving dishes. Call 387 -6445. Happy Holidays to you all. Sincerely, Zdenka Stepan 1986 Monte Carlo, maroon, parts car. Thanks to all the County Employees who sent flowers and $200 negotiable. For more information good wishes to me during my recent hospital "vacation" - the please call Ken at 387 -6731 or leave poinsettia plant is just spectacular and a real "cheerer upper." message. Barbara Blanchard Free: Congratulations to: to good home: 2 year old female Bruce D. Wilson, Assistant County Attorney, on being spayed dog - Great Dane /Lab. CaII Merri elected President of the Tompkins County Bar Association. Wilcox after 5:30 p.m. at 387 -8019. Concerning Memorial Day Tobacco Free The Memorial Day Holiday for the year 1997 was Awareness Week incorrectly listed in the Employees Association January 19 - 25 Agreement. It should be listed as Monday, May 26, 1997. from Sue Kilgore, Health Dept. Be nice to yourself and those around you ]7 / this year: give up the tobacco addiction. Maybe - 74e new year lc e6 beAre you you're already on the way, sticking with a New Q�, // QQ Year's Resolution. Or perhaps your resolve went Cthe a ipotCe66 tract o /6now. by the wayside, as New Year's Resolutions often do. Or maybe you're waiting for the "right" time. / / It is no secret that quitting takes a major e careful Q how you tread it commitment, and lots of energy. Staying focused / on the reasons you want to quit and planning _ or every mark cut/ 6how. ahead for the inevitable "pitfalls" are key steps on Articles to be considered for the February 13 issue must be the road to quitting. received by noon, Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Lengthy Whether you've taken the first step, or are articles should be on disk. Send by interdepartmental mail to Ruth getting ready to, a Quit Kit may help get you Pond, Finance /Purchasing or 125 East Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. through the quitting process. Want one? We'!I Fax: 274 -5505. be glad to send it if you contact us: 274 -6710. UNCLASSIFIEDS Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County employees, retirees 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 via interdepartmental mail to Ruth IMI 't ' . Pond, County Corridors c/a Finance- Purchasing, or 125 East Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. Please type or print legibly! Thanks! EMPLOYEE SURPLUS SALE A SUCCESS by Sheila Ferran, Finance COUNTY CORRIDORS The first ever surplus sale open to Articles and opinion pieces for County Corridors are selected by the volunteer employees was held the week of Thanksgiving in 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 Biggs A Conference Room. Thirty lots of surplus solicited from current employees, retirees and others. computer equipment were offered to Tompkins Material for publication is selected by the editorial board which reserves the right County employees in silent auction. There were to edit any submissions except in the instance of copyright articles. The Editorial twenty-six bidders in all and a lively competition Board is made up of: Bill Chapp, Social Services; Sharon Cooper, Assessment; Lisa Eaton, (Proofreader), Finance - Purchasing; Iretta Ellis, Information Services; developed over several of the lots. Scott Heyman, County Administrator; Louise McEwen, Personnel; Ruth Pond, The plan for next year is to upgrade the (Editor), Finance - Purchasing; Judy Tynyk, (Chair), Weights and Measures; and quality of the equipment and expand the Vickie Wagner, (Artist), Drafting Technician. Correspondence may be sent through County inter - department mail to: County categories to include more office machines and Corridors, c/o Finance- Purchasing, 125 East Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. furniture.