HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-04 _. �_ f A Newsletter for coL, . N -IL Employees and Retirees of Tompkins County „ '1 (___ ) • i -) \ t 7 r • It i t i • Y i J \ *.itin j , \ \ L i C \ 1 .. Volume 11 Number 4 Downtown Parking Problems Solved by Harlie Parker ) 4 �. r This is to advise all county Those county employees who drive cars to work ,� ' ,,% employees that the formation of a may, upon application to and with the approval of their " „--A committee which has been charged with department head, which shall have sole and discretionary }`I 0 f impacting on the question of sufficiency powers in this matter, be allowed to continue to drive their •-� y i v of parking accommodationalities in the cars to work for a period not to exceed two months from downtown county complexs and on local the May 1, 1998, date of the implementation of this policy --- area streets was approved nine months provided always that they park in public spaces available ago by the Tompkins County Board of to all and will either use all their free break time in order to Representatives. This committee was also charged with move their cars regularly among the several and various working with the Budget and Finance Committee, so as not short-term parking areas available in the local vicinity or put to impact negatively or otherwise in a manner such that its money in the meters or walking several blocks from the results would of necessity be negated. spatial locations where their cars are parked to their jobs Said committee has studied the appropriate, and then back again as long as this poses no significant pertinent, and relevant situational parking factors and their interferiencial problematics with their dutys as their job report was released eight days ago. descriptions describe, especially with the "other dutys as It was stated in their report that it had been required” phraseologys. determined that less parking accommodationalities than were needed or wanted were available, and that because 1 st Vice President Installed of said lessageness it was necessary to enhance the effectivity of the parking situation. It was further determined that in the event of negative incidents such as an extreme " " snow or ice occurrence or other negatively materializing i circumstances that the normal parking availability would be lessaged to below a critically ascertained minimum such that measures would be needed to be taken to ensure the availability of parking accommodationalities. ;;� , A, , ..... It was unanimously recommended by the , committee and approved by the Budget and Finance "�" "" i 9 May I Committee that starting . as of Ma 1, 1998, all vehicles � � �, -_ belonging to the county would be replaced with 1 f 0 = MaimMit . . motorcycles as they become ready to be traded in and /or , replaced, and that all vehicles purchased by the county, Tompkins County Clerk, Aurora Valenti, was starting as of May 1, 1998, be motorcycles, and that all installed as 1st Vice - President of the New York State county employees be encouraged to ride motorcycles to Association of County Clerks (NYSACC) at their and from work, as motorcycles are less financially intensive February meeting in Albany. In February, 1999, Aurora will to buy and maintain, and are known to achieve more accede to the office of President of that association, and positive mileage -to -gas ratios than other motor vehicles, she is planning that Tompkins County will be the site and and are considered to be more maintenance - friendly host county of NYSACC's four -day summer convention in because more of their mechanisms are accessible from June '99. Aurora advises us: "We are hoping that many both sides, and as the county parking lots will be repainted of the 63 County Clerks, staff, and families will attend to accommodate motor vehicles that can fit into slots no the convention and see for themselves the beauty and more than three or perhaps four feet wide. vitality of Tompkins County which I have been lauding all these years." SQ(01 [a `S, County Administrator's Report ( °' 1 Passport to Spring by Scott Heyman t ' 9 _ by Sandi Chambers, West End business owner Many thanks for all the good wishes on my birthday in March. -, q 1. The zanies in my own office in particular outdid themselves. It ,k N. , Sponsored by West End Businesses was a St. Patty's Day to "'�. .., remember. 's ''''''''' you know? West End Businesses have contributed over $1,428461.00 in sales tax to the State of It is no April Fool's prank if I f New York and to Tompkins County for the calendar year remind everyone to watch for 1997. They employ over 273 full time and 202 part time Finance Director Squires' recap and have a combined number of years on year - end County finances. The size of our reserves on '1 °' / p roviding great customer service, of over 579 years. � : i. Th West End, post construction, is planning a December 31, 1997, will almost ." surely be the biggest single factor ,, ,a P P 9 great ce lebration. We have had a difficult 3 years trying to in the 1999 budget equation. I service our customers around orange construction cones. won't be involved in this year's � . The construction is over and spring will show how nice our budget process but I'm sure staff i( t r f area will be. Ithaca City Mayor Alan Cohen will designate and the Board will work together s (I April 18th through April 24th as "Support West End and produce more magic (lower Business Week" taxes, more services) — IF the itt West End business owners, managers, year -end totals do their part. s.w �_ employees and volunteers will be spending the week This month's column is brief ,,,..„ before getting the West End ready for company, you our since I have to head off to customers. We will be picking up litter, washing our vacation in South Carolina. Many of you have asked -- when I windows, and giving our businesses a general get back I expect to decide pretty quickly when to conclude my spring - cleaning. Area youths from Family and Children's County service. At the earliest I'II leave in April, at the latest in Service will be out helping pick up litter from our streets. late June, and I know that in the event a permanent Administrator Member workers from GreenStar Cooperative Market will doesn't come on board until after that some steps will have to be be picking up litter in the general area of the market. The ' taken to get Administration's work done, particularly with budget Tompkins County Youth Advocate Program (277 -5254) has recommendation season looming. area youths available for any West End Business owner or Now if I had had the nerve to write an April Fool's Day column I manager to help get her or his business ready for the West could have alerted everyone to the multi -level underground End celebration. parking garages in the works for the Courthouse Complex and Starting Saturday, April 18th many West End businesses Mental Health. will begin a weeklong celebration called "Passport to Spring ". The West End Business celebration will begin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday April 18th. Saturday's Ithaca Journal The Age Game - will list the names of participating businesses and extend an invitation to all to shop and dine in the West End. It's Amazing!! Flowers outside their respective doors and "Passport to Spring" posters in their windows will easily identify 1. Pick the number of days a week "Passport to Spring" participants. You may find your that you would like to go out. passport in the Ithaca Journal on that Saturday. They will also be available at all advertised West End businesses. 2. Multiply this number by 2. x Just visit 10 different eligible West End businesses, have your passport stamped and you could to win a $500.00 3. Add 5. + Travel Voucher donated by Baker Travel. Leave completed passports at the fast business you visit by 5:00 4. Multiply by 50. x P.M. Friday April 24th. The passport will have a map of the West End with the new traffic patterns and have advertised 5. If you have already had your birthday business identified. this year, add 1748. As you visit participating West End businesses, during If you haven't, add 1747 + "Passport to Spring" week, you will have many other opportunities to win fabulous door prizes. Many of the 6. Subtract the four digit year that you businesses will be having door prizes in their respective were born. - establishments and some are planning special events for that week. Winners of the grand prize and individual door prizes will be announced in the Ithaca Joumal the following RESULTS: week. WHCU AM and WYXL FM are planning remotes You should now have a three digit number. with some of their West End business customers during The first digit of this was your original number ( i.e. how that week. many times you want to go out each week). Remember carry your "Passport to Spring" with you during The second digits are your age. the week of April 18th through the 24th as you shop and dine your way through the West End. Watch the sky Monday April 20th at high noon. 1 Tompkins County Recognized Avoiding Head -On Collisions for Innovative Programs Submitted by Frank Croteau, Safety Coordinator by Jack Potte y - • 4 President Clinton announced today at a roses t garden ceremony an award of Quality Innovation for the Tompkins Employees Vending Committee. „I ,q `' „ This honor was in recognition of the Vending - Committee's efforts to improve employee morale \\ ., by offering international shopping experiences µ i. l which were not only educational, but assisted the ,. Tompkins County Airport in securing Concord service to ,Qlrl Asian markets. Head -on collisions are the most dangerous kind of Lori Parker, a senior member of the Vending Committee collision. In a recent year, 1,700 people died as a result of explained as she was accepting the award, " that it had head -on collisions. The majority of these collisions could long been recognized that the isolated location of the have been prevented using defensive driving techniques. county limited the ability of our employees to avail Take a moment to read these tips on avoiding collisions - themselves of Indonesian, Singapore, Malaysia and other they could save your life markets of Asia. Our employees were forced to accept Reduce Risk With Safe Driving substitutes found at 'Walmart' and 'Sam's Club' and were deprived of truly enlightened shopping ventures. Finally the Once you get into a collision situation, the options are few situation became intolerable and the committee decided to and dangerous. But you can increase your chances of think outside the box for a solution." avoiding a collision by following a few safe driving tips: * Only drive when you are alert and sober * The idea for a new approach started in our last visit to the Scan the road ahead frequently for hazards. Look Turning Stone Casino. "What if we could somehow as far as the next hill or curve, or the next corner in generate casino activity here in the County." The cities. This way, you have more time to get out of the Committee was able to have a 3'X 3' section of the way of an approaching hazard. county complex declared as sovereign territory of the * Stay well to the right of the center line, where Mohican nation and therefore available to house a video oncoming traffic is less likely to stray, and so that you poker device. Commissions from the equipment would be can get to the side of the road more quickly. used to finance international shopping experiences.. * Obey speed limits. You will have more time to react to a hazard, and should a collision occur, it will not be The new program was named "Bet on Tompkins" and as damaging at a lower speed. featured games at 25 cents a chance. The most brilliant aspect of the plan was to locate the equipment right outside When a Vehicle is in Your Lane the Board of Representatives Chamber. This action If an oncoming vehicle veers into your lane for any reason, promoted attendance at Board meetings and brought the slow down right away and sound your horn. Be prepared public closer to their elected representatives. Another to stop or drive off the road. Remember that driving into a unique element of the program was that winnings were in ditch is far less dangerous than driving into a head-on Ithaca Dollars redeemable for organic produce from area collision. farmers. When a Collision is About to Happen The program has been so successful that every county Remember these principles in case you need to make split - employee now has the opportunity to visit Asian markets . second decisions to avoid a head-on collision: * Always drive to the right to get out of the way, since the driver of the other vehicle is likely to move back 4 ,, into his or her own lane after recovering control. U . v . . Security First * slamming skidding when Avoid slammin on the brakes and skiddin by I. D. Handee * driving off the road. - Effective May 1, 1998 all persons employed by the If the choice is between a head -on and hitting a County or State will be required to enter the Courthouse by fixed object such as a tree or utility pole, it's always the FRONT DOOR ONLY. Due to employees not using safer to hit the fixed object, which has no momentum swipe cards all of the time and letting non - County or State of its own. employees into the building, the Rear entrance /exit will be * If you must hit an object or oncoming vehicle, aim as reclassified as an emergency exit only. We apologize for far to the right as possible, where the collision forces any inconvenience this may cause; our justification is to are much less intense. insure the safety of all employees. During their lifetime, one third of all drivers will be Please forward any comments about this new involved in a collision that results in a fatality. Take policy to your Department head. Persons with complaints the time to learn and practice defensive driving, and always will be frisked before appearing before the Security Board. wear your safety belt. If you are involved in a head -on collision, you may get hurt but you are far less likely to be killed. Taken from 1994 PARLAY INTERNATIONAL 1520.013 *', el' /' Dear Danielle, _ Sometimes I see co- workers playing solitaire on their � / computers at work. Should I tell my supervisor, or am I a snitch ,. . if I do? i:j � a ° lie d -Stumped 1,1 . Lie6 de Dear Stumped, This type of activity is deplorable and should not be �� tolerated by anyone. The exception might be during a lunch ` 1 ; hour bk -tim, when everyone should get up, walk or aroundrea, and e get but away this from is their computers for awhile. This is totally unacceptable behavior and must be stopped immediately. If you are concerned about repercussions within * * * * * * * *, *** * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * , s * ** * * * * * * ** your work unit, your observation could be reported Dear Danielle, anonymously either to your supervisor, or to the Commissioner I have a full day's work at my job at the County. Once of Personnel. It should not go unreported. in a while, a Board member will request some research from me ******************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** and I can't fit another task into my schedule. How do I politely tell this to our very honorable Board members? Dear Danielle, — Not Bored One of the men in the department I work in wears after - Dear Not Bored shave that smells worse than road kill in July. Some days I have We are a customer service organization. The Board to work fairly close to him and I can't stand the smell! What members are our customers. You should respond to the Board would you do? member that you will look into it and get back to them within a ~Holding My Nose and My Tongue day. You should ask how soon they need the information. Any Dear Holding, alterations in your work schedule, or priority rearrangement This is tough. If he smells this bad, I doubt that he's is at the discretion of your supervisor and /or department wearing after- shave. You might ask a generic question, such as head. It is ultimately your supervisor's decision as to how or "what stinks ?" Then start looking around for food that's gone where this research fits into your work schedule and it is up to bad or something. If this gets no reaction, you should get out the your supervisor to contact their supervisor or department head air freshener and spray the place down. It's impossible to for guidance if the work cannot be completed within the eliminate someone else's body odor.....but you can do anything timeframe needed by the Board member. within reasonable limits to mask the odor and make yourself ******************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** comfortable. If others are sensitive to chemical sprays, I suggest you have a fragranced hanky on hand. Dear Danielle, ******************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * ** There is a very good looking man that works in another County department. I'd like to date him, but have no idea if he's single or married. Is there some way I can find this out, maybe e Aetziegq.. through the Personnel Department? Also, what is the best way I can meet him, since we're both county employees? — Status Checking Dear Status Checking, yel�U CC/11"/"4" It's tough to tell who's married or not anymore. & we. 09/ gocal hice to- Ita/le Joine advice Wedding rings have become optional. Access to Personnel records for personal gain or use is prohibited. It's unethical, ow a ,ehm y %zave, dend it to,- "sneaky", a major invasion of privacy and it would certainly discredit your integrity. I would encourage the Vending 2 Committee to put together some "singles" events. Perhaps a dinner dance, theatre performance, a gathering at someone's o /p. Aced �owd - L naanwe 2 house, a MarsNenus lecture, or a winery tour. The nice thing c about it is that everyone there would have something in 125 -baat ioa,/et ,et common a built -in conversation starter. If your "man" t C %�C� doesn't show, it's may mean he's otherwise involved. At least t/aaca, 14850 it would give you an opening, such as "great party the other � night..... ". In case the Vending Committee doesn't see this V fteVoierrawu to- one. column, why don't you send it to them? ******************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 1 P fain in a Ce/dration of the 20 -year County career of ScoFF Heyman as he retires from the position of Tompkins County Administrator 4 -7 PM Friday, May 8, 1998 Moakley House at the Cornell Golf Course Warren Road Ithaca � •:s rn, f q 1 ■I(E�9111 �f �w� i ` �,, ,,. r.- s�e�1': `1 � C � cam; PP P/1RKtN $I() per person will help cover the cost of hot (i cold hors d'oeuvres, non - alcoholic drinks, crake and giFt. A crash bar will be available. R$UI' by completing the reservation Form and returning by April 20 SEE OVER FOR RESERVATION FORM, MAP AND DIRECTIONS Parry For Scot Heyman Yes, I will attend! Enclosed is this form and $10 (cash or check made out to Kathleen Drew) for: NAME DAYTIME PHONE Send to: Tim Kessler, Tompkins County Administration, 125 East Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 YOUR REPLY IS NEEDED BY APRIL 20! Unfortunately, space is limited. We don't want to exclude spouses, but we want to make sure we have enough space for co- workers, family and business associates. Thank you for your cooperation. There will be an opportunity during the evening for folks to share an anecdotal story about Scott. r Please check this box if you wish to share a story. n cut here f DRYDEN A I R p0 T Party for Scott Heyman R May 8th — 4to7pm MDA K L E Y Moakley House HovsE- --- W4 RREN R D. `- Y2 - DIRECTIONS Q From Ithaca, take Route 13 cD North to Warren Road. Turn right on Warren. Continue past the four -way stop at Hanshaw Road. Moakley House is about 1/2 mile further, on the left. Parking is free. 7721PHAMMER RD 11 I7 14Ac A Tompkins County Training & Development Please contact Jerry Feist or Diane Bradac at 274 -5590 if you would like to register for any of these workshops. "Balancing Your Life" Friday, April 24, 9:00- 12:00, TC3 Extension Center A discussion of Stephen Covey's "First Things First" Time is a truly finite commodity. Making each day work towards your important goals is not an easy task. Join Pat Ryan, certified Covey facilitator, to discover true "North" in your life. Learn how to keep the urgent from getting in the way of the important. Regain control of your options, so that you can take back control of your life. Benefit by experiencing a higher level of accomplishment for yourself and your work, and a greater sense of balance in your life. "Four -Step Project Management Model" Tuesday, May 5, 12:00-4:00, TC3 Extension Center Orchestrating all the details of a complex project, particularly when it is not the only work on your plate, can be a challenge. You must draw on your skills of estimations, negotiation, time and resource management, coaching, communications, and much more. Give yourself a head start by learning this four step model. Find out how to smooth the rough edges of participation, gain and understanding for the value of communications, and really develop your ability to set and meet project milestones. "What's your Role in a High- Performance Workplace ?" Thurs, May 7, 1:00 -4:00, Old Jail Conference Rm Especially offered for managers and supervisors, this participative workshop, will provide powerful tools to help you analyze the root causes of performance gaps, see examples of performance improvement interventions, and apply these ideas to your own situations. Diane Gayeski, Ph.D. is a Partner in OmniCom Associates, an Ithaca - based consultancy that helps organizations worldwide to improve their training and communication systems to improve performance and morale. Diane will provide examples from some of her client projects with organizations like Fiat, the Bank of Montreal, and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. "Conflict Resolution" Wednesday, May 13, 12:00 -4:00, TC3 Extension Center Conflict is not bad, but it certainly can be uncomfortable. We would all prefer that everyone just got along. Sometimes it's a matter of point of view; for others, a turf battle. Regardless, conflict can ruin your day, if you don't know how to deal with it. Learn why conflict occurs, different ways to view conflict, the three roles in conflict, and how to maximize your own effectiveness. Get some insights on how to make conflict work for you. "Keyboard Shortcuts Tuesday, May 19, 9:00 -1 1:00, TC3 Extension Center Once you have logged some hours with Windows 95 and MS Office 97, learn the secrets that experienced computer users know. Use this fast -paced two -hour session to learn how to minimize mousing and cut down on keystrokes. For instance, just because you changed from DOS to Windows, those function keys haven't lost their usefulness. You can also set up shortcuts for your work. If you want to save time, this workshop is well worth your time. Maximum 15 participants "Re -Fuel Your Energy, Sustain Your Flame: Burnout Prevention" Tuesday, May 19, 1:00-4:00 Are you in danger of burning out? Learn the warning signals of burnout that can affect you physically, mentally, emotionally, and behaviorally. Identify the causes of burnout, as well as positive solutions to prevent this condition individually, interpersonally, and organizationally. Understand how to replenish your energy on the job and counteract the negative aspects of stress. This workshop will present you with a variety of ways to restore and maintain a sense of balance and prevent your flame from dying out. Facilitated by Penny Baron "Caring for your Aging Parent" Thursday, May 21, 9:00- 11:30, Old Jail Conference Room Whether you are helping clients struggling with this issue or are dealing with an aging parent yourself, here is an opportunity to explore issues and answers about caring for an older adult. David and Sunny will cover family dynamics, communication, balancing roles and managing stress, legal issues, financial, housing and health concerns, in -home care and community resources available to support both parents and caregivers. Co- facilitated by David Stoyell, Caregivers Coordinator in the Office of the Aging and Sunny Bat -Or, MSW, Caregivers Counselor with Family and Children's Services Tompkins County Training & Development "T &D" will provide you with updates and information about in- service education and workshops, Partners for Quality, and helpful hints for your professional development. Barbara McCrosby - "Everything that I Ever stop to think and forget to start again? experienced during my first fifty years began to pay off like an investment. I may be doing less So much to remember, so little storage spac...do each day, but I'm doing more worthwhile things. you get headaches from endless lists of things to Eliminating the unnecessary clutter of a too busy remember? Things to think about later? Experiencing life can make your days full to the brim." the all too common phenomenon of brain strain? Important Words to Forget... Excess mental baggage can unconsciously weigh you down, hold you back, and take up space in your 10 words to forget brain. We all carry around a certain amount of It doesn't matter what I do - I'm only one person. counterproductive cerebral baggage. 9 words to forget I'll change just as soon as everyone else does. Dump this data from your memory banks and free up 8 words to forget space for more lighthearted, challenging thoughts Do I as say, not as I do. and a few chuckles. 7 words to forget That's their opinion...what do they know? 6 words to forget My experiences have shown me that life truly is a journey, Because I said so, that's why. and the less baggage we carry the easier the ride. 5 words to forget I win and you lose. //ar Wally Amos, Famous Amos Cookies 4 words to forget N" } t„'�,'�i Brains are like closets. Over time, they become filled It's not my job. with things we no longer use - things that no longer 3 words to forget fit. Every once in a while they need to be cleaned out! I don't care. 2 words to forget Older folks aren't necessarily forgetful They've just learned that Those people. '11 most things aren't worth �Zanbei remembering, Crary Apple, Humorist 1 word to forg �- _ Impossible. "Partners for Quality" Debunked! Recent anecdotal evidence has cast serious doubts upon the underlying principles of Tompkins County's PfQ initiative. Countering "the conventional wisdom," some County employees have indicated their direct experience proves the principles
"are a bunch of baloney." Regarding Customer focus, one manager said "If everyone is my customer, that means I can be my own best customer. As far as I'm concerned, it's 'Me first' in this dog- eat -dog world. As soon as everyone realizes this, everyone will begin to take care of him- or herself. Then we won't even need a County government. That will really save the taxpayers some money." Shared leadership was challenged by another supervisor. "Who says two heads are better than one ?' 1 know better than all my employees. That's why the County pays me the big bucks." One employee, when promised anonymity, said "What do I care? If the emperor wants to lead a parade dressed like this, go for it. It's no skin off my nose." Likewise, the principle of Continuous learning drew criticism. "Hey, remember the book Everything I Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten? Well, 1 got a darned good education back then. I haven't learned anything useful in years." Management by fact was also debunked. "I can find facts to support any conclusion. Let's face it, it's the squeaky wheel that gets the grease, and we don't need any more facts to know what kind of grease it needs. If we don't get it right the first time the wheel will squeak again." Problems with process, not people drew the greatest criticism. "You're just trying to absolve people of their responsibility. When I was young I learned `A poor workman blames his tools.' The way we do things around here has evolved over a period - of time, and it probably can't be improved. If a person can't do the job right, give it to a different person until you find someone who knows how to produce." Hott Sayman, former County Muckity-Muck, indicated these comments supported his worst fear. "All is for naught. Quality, • schmality," Sayman was heard to utter. "1 think I'd rather get a real job where people pay me for maintaining the status quo. What's good enough for my forefathers is good enough for me." • BUDGET GUIDELINES FOR 1999 25 YEAR CLUB DINNER by Penny Wyse As a result of the budget surveys completed by the Board, Agencies and Save this date MAY 28, 1 998 County Departments, the following pieces of information will be requested for the annual 25 Year Club dinner. Watch for the 1999 Budget: the May issue of County Corridors for all the information. 1. A comprehensive listing of all office supplies to be purchased in 1999 2. The political party of all contractual agents 3. The desired salary for each employee (to be utilized during the next WHO DID IT? contract negotiation) 4. A proposed work -week schedule (ie., four days on, three days off, The following sign was posted on the etc.) entrance door of the County Clerk's office 5. Justification for hotel reservations during conferences and seminars* 4/1/98. *(if the answer is that it's too far to drive, include a justification for lodging at any hotel other than "Motel 6') 6. A comprehensive listing of employees in your department who are Quarantined related (directly or indirectly) to employees in other County departments. 7. The clothes sizes for all employees (in the event that a County uniform Office Is contagious policy is imposed) 8. An inventory of all departmental assets, when purchased, cost, useful Closed until further life (including staplers) 9. Justification for any employee who has more than the following items notice! in their desk drawer: - 5 pens (blue, black, red, violet, and green) 2 pencils 2 magic markers (black & red - unscented) - 1 eraser - 4 highlighters (pink, yellow, green, and blue) Snow Closing Regulations 1 stapler - 1 staple puller Effective April/ st, the Sheriff will 1 pair scissors relinquish control over - 1 ruler closing roads to a special 1. '. - 1 phillips head screwdriver committee chaired by - 1 straight head screwdriver Meteorologist David Bush, - 1 hammer Tompkins County Sheriff's -- Assortment of tacks & nails Department. - Nail file, nail glue, assorted tweezers & nail clippers, One committee Aspirin, lbuprophen, Alka - selzer, Rolaids, Band- member will be selected aids, sewing kit, shoe polish (no limit on these items) from each township. In 10. An inventory of screen savers installed on all PC's (listed in order of order to qualify, you must live the furthest best to worst) away from the Dollar Store cash register in 11. The number of email messages that each employee received during Center Ithaca and live in the town of the period 7/1/97 - 6/30/98 Caroline, Danby, Dryden, Enfield, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing Newfield, and Ulysses. Please take a poll of all your employees in response to the following If you believe you qualify, please send your question: application to Dave. He'll get back to you. A. Should Kleenexes, hand lotion, coffee, nail polish (for runs), be standard office stock items? C c on ue C7 cu&' Finance, found these Aurora Valenti, County Clerk, shared the following with us: and shared them with us: "Every day, I am reminded of my status when I read the `directory' which The trouble with bucket seats is that not appears on the wall in the basement between the County Office for the everybody has the same size bucket. Aging and the County Clerk's Office. It reads as follows." The real reason you can't take it with you is that it goes before you do. Office of Aging Hospitality is making your guests feel at County Clerk home, even if you wish they were. Thanks Bonnie Unclassifieds Personnel Personals. For Sale: Congratulations to: Two healthy, unique female guinea Shirley Pierce Naragon, who retired from her 12 - year stint pigs $25. Includes all supplies: cage, food, with Tompkins County's DMV on 3/20/98. She was given a water bottle, and a book on caring for them. Over celebratory dinner by her co- workers, and NYS road test inspector $75 value. Call 387 - 5467. at Lucatelli's on March 18; and the landlord of the Hancock Plaza where our local DMV office is housed threw a pizza party for Shirley on her last day of work. Shirley graduated from Ithaca High School 1989 Dodge Conversion Van - runs the same year as our County Clerk, and they will celebrate their good, high mileage, needs some work. Has TV, 45th high school reunion this summer. Shirley was previously captain chairs and more. Asking $3500 obo. Call employed by and retired after 23 years with NCR; has three after 4 p.m. Ask for Don or Ceil 607 - 589 - 4095. daughters and six grandchildren; and is "on the road" to Florida to enjoy the fruits of her long and appreciated labor. All of us are truly Childrens bicycles - 20 -inch, 6 -speed happy for Shirley, but we shall sorely miss her positive attitude, TREK mountain bike excellent condition $75; and patience, and dry sense of humor.Good luck, Shirley, and have a 33 -inch one - speed, good condition $15. For a wonderful time. further information, contact Barb Ekstrom at 272 - 0552. Ann Levatich, Health Department, who retired 4/3/98. Wanted: Check out the Bicycle Safety Check at Cooperative Extension. More members for Weight Watchers - call It's free and open to the public. Esther Sullivan, 274 -6333. Reimbursement from Wellness Committee. Saturday, April 25 - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Safety Check Cooperative Extension Parking Lot - 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca. ^ , Join in a Bike Parade down Tioga Street to celebrate Earth Day at �f the Commons - 12 Noon. `, L V Also happening at Cooperative Extension is the 4th Annual 2 ( vll <7\1 Compost Fair from 10 til 2. American Heart Walk - April 25, 1998 The Devil made them do it! Watkins Glen International Race Track �����, `; Details- Lorie Skurka 274 -4498. / / . Articles to be considered for the May 7 issue must be received by Monday, April 27, 1997. Lengthy articles should be on disk. 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Material is 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. The Editorial Board is made up of Bill Chapp, Social Services; Sharon Cooper, Sheriffs :Liz ii ‘ k Croop, Mental Health; Lisa Eaton, (Proofreader), Finance- Purchasing; Iretta Ellis, Information Services; Scott Heyman, County Administrator; Ruth Pond, (Editor), Finance; Michelle Pottorff, Bd. Of Representatives; Judy Tynyk, (Chair), Weights and Measures; and Vickie Wagner, (Artist), Drafting Technician. Correspondence may be sent through County inter - department mail to: County This pistol- packing momma may run for Corridors, c/o Finance- Purchasing, 125 East Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. Sheriff. Will she measure up?