ဟံၣ်My WebLinkဘၣ်ဃးဒီး2000-11 1 I Information Services 10 � "' vim V A N ewsi ette r for Employees and Retirees of Tompkins County Y (lt \\..,,,/ ,, �--` \' November 2000 Vol ume 13 Nu m b er 11 mold ITS • W i za r d a e s th Tu t L I ' f, 1 I , I , i � „„,,,,,„; ,,.: , , ,.... , ,,,, L 1 ;,,,,,' .........„.,......,-:-,- , ,,,,,:04,„ . ,,,,,4„.„- ,,,,,,,..,, _.. . . t .' ....:::, ..„,. !,/* , 7,,v,-,i!,,,,..„4,',:iiik*„.:-.,,,,_ i ,,,,,,,, ,, ':-....0" ' '' ( ' ::: , s: -,a s :,,, s N ; ef Ala.. 1 tr • �� .- i it, ` 1 ililli _.. t ;� Sheriffs Department: Billie Jo Enders, ` , ` witch; Sharon Cooper, bunnie; Janet Hulbert, old lady; Chris Norman, clown; Sharon Dean, , farmgirl; Lynn LaPlant, farmgirl 4 ' ,, ' 401,, ; ,„, A big thanks to A it everyone who participated!! ITS staff: King Houston, wizard; Greg Potter, Teletubby; Kim Moore, green m &m; Angie White, yellow m &m; Iretta Ellis, blue m &m; Chris Culpepper, GI Joe; and Svetla Borovska, Pippy Longstocking • County = I have been fortunate to be able to continue my education here as a part time graduate Administrator's student at Cornell and my immediate plans are 9,47 Art. ' to work toward completing my MPS degree in Report Community & Rural Development. Economic development work has always been very By Rick Erb satisfying to me and completing this program may be a step toward a career change into that field. By now, you are probably aware that I will Although this has been on my mind for several soon be leaving County government to months, it was within the past few weeks that continue my education. I expect my last I finally came to this conclusion. It is not the day in office to be January 19, 2001. I result of any pending crisis or external started to write this column several times, pressures. It is with the full support of my but kept drifting back to the e-mail that I family. The County Administrator's position is sent to department heads on October 23rd. a unique one and I believe it requires the For those of you who have not seen it, the heart and soul of whoever holds it. I have memo is reprinted below: learned a lot in the last two years - about the job and about what is important to me. While Last Tuesday evening (10/17) I met briefly I may have preferred to have a long tenure as with the Board of Representatives to inform County Administrator, I think that making this them that I intend to leave my position in the decision now is best for all concerned. I do early part of next year. An exact date has not want to make the transition as smooth as been worked out, but it will probably be near possible, which is why I am giving you and the the end of January. I realize that this comes Board as much notice as I can. as surprise to most of you, but it actually is something that I have given a great deal of I have made wonderful friends in County thought to. government and I want to thank you for the kindness and consideration you have shown me. Coming to New York county government after Even after I conclude my duties I will be serving as a town manager in New England for remaining in the area, so I am sure that we will nineteen years has certainly been a challenge, continue to cross paths. The change in duties may have been greater than I had imagined, and I have to confess Thank you. that I miss the interaction with citizens and the high level of involvement in day -to -day To the Employees of Tompkins County: community services. This was a big part of my Thank you for your support and friendship. previous job in an organization of sixty full I haven't left yet, so I will save my time employees (which served a population of goodbyes for another column. Take care 12,000), but it doesn't fit easily into the role and enjoy the holidays with friends and of the County Administrator. It is what I family. enjoy doing most, and what I think I do best. Rick 4,9 A "ROARA" IN THE LION'S DEN! Unibed Way TIME IS RUNNING OUT! By Roxanne lacovelli, Personnel The Tompkins County United Way Campaign has reached almost one -third of its goal. Many County employees have participated and I hope many more will. If you have not yet turned in your pledge card, please do it now You may also have noticed penny jars in several County locations. The United Way is hoping to collect a million pennies to help reach its goal this year You can find penny jars at Budget 1 and Finance, County Clerk, Dept. of Social Services -front desk, Highway, Sheriff, Planning, and Health department. gitt One way or another I hope you will consider being a part of this year's United Way Campaign. WANTED: Donations of the following items for the children's visitation program at the Human Services Building: • High Chair • Doll or small baby clothes On Monday, October 16 (Boss's Day), Aurora • Card or board games Valenti, Tompkins county Clerk, entered her office • Playdough to find that it had been converted to a "Lion's Den." • Large building blocks The "new County Clerk" (Roara) greeted her, • Small indoor jungle gym displaying items for the comfort of the Clerk, such as kitty litter and grooming potions. • Race track • Indoor basketball hoop Aurora wishes to thank her employees for honoring her on Boss's Day. She also wishes to again thank Contact Peggy Carr at 274 -6268 or Lorie Hill at them for their innovative and effective creativity. 274 -5273. Drop off location: Human Services "These employees are always thinking of ways to Building. improve quality of service to the public and to make their workplace a pleasant spot in the Courthouse." Did you know Correction: potatoes from budding, an apple in In last month's issue the sentence: "Go hang a ....To keep p g pp salami; I'm a lasagna hog. Was inadvertently the bag with the potatoes printed from right to left instead of left to right. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. ....To prevent egg shells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before boiling FROM THE ARCHIVES . By Carol Kamen, TC Historian ♦ __- r r r / q dC9 11 I • •M Mw ' •, , 1 l� +ia it ! • f i i ' . e? . i ' ��- -,f _ tt _ _ .. _. - .,,, '° .- 4112114 A' - k _ iii e , c N ‘‘s, Y L , d This is a photograph of the old County Clerk's For everyone who works today in the County office when it was located in the building that is today Clerk's Office or has had to find something in the part of the Tompkins County Trust Company on maze of files in the back room, the file boxes in this Bank Alley. At that time the address of the Clerk's picture will look familiar. They were certainly Office was 106 North Tioga Street. brought from the Clerk's office to the new Court The date on the back of the picture says c. House when it opened in 1932. 1915. At that time the County Clerk was Clarence D. In 1915, the Supervisors were William C. Tarbell. Gallagher of Caroline; Frank A. Todd of Danby; There are three people identified. One is the Edward Hill of Dryden; James Hine of Enfield; Frank Deputy County Clerk at the time, William H. Baker. A. Begent of Groton; Harry S. Wright of the Town of (Baker was Deputy Clerk from 1922 - 1928). I believe Ithaca, Casper Fenner of Lansing; Albert Dassance of from the placement of the name on the back of the Newfield; J. M Townsend of Ulysses and from the picture that Mr. Baker is the gentleman in the bow tie City of Ithaca, Charles Daniels, Augustine Schaefer, standing at the back of the office with his arm on the Fred C. Evans, J. R. Robinson Jr., and Wilbur G. desk. The other men in the picture are not identified. Fish. The Mayor of Ithaca at the time was Thomas The two women are also named. At the front Tree. desk is Mildred Smith, listed in the Ithaca Directory We are indebted to W. Glenn Norris who for 1915 as special deputy clerk. The woman in the collected the picture which is now part of the archive flowing dress is Cynthia Moore whose profession was of the Tompkins County Historian. listed as "copyist," meaning that she copied legal documents. Workplace Safety and Domestic Violence By Sue Robinson, Admin. October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month. ' Did you know that 94% of corporate security directors & °.. surveyed rank domestic violence as a high security problem at their company? Domestic violence is not only a problem at home; it often spills over into the `• `� «, workplace. Domestic violence in the workplace can • result in reduced productivity, increased medical expenses, and absenteeism, but it is also true that workplaces can be an ideal place for employees facing abuse to get help. Here are some suggestions for anyone dealing with Life's a Birthday! domestic abuse: • Talk with someone you trust at the workplace, Ask Randy Haus what's behind this event! your supervisor, employee assistance counselor, or Personnel Commissioner. An utter) irresistible cookie • If you have security, notify them of your safety y concerns. Provide them with a copy of your order of protection or a photo of the abuser. • Have your calls screened or transfer harassing * Baklava Puffs * calls to security. • Ask co- workers to call police if your partner 1 c. Very finely chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds threatens or harasses you at work. 1/3 c. Honey 1 /2 tsp ground cinnamon How co- workers can help: 1 pkg (17 1/2 ounces) frozen pastry sheets, thawed 2 tbs honey • If a co- worker confides in you that they are 3 tbs very finely chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds being abused, believe them. • Listen without judging. Victims of abuse often feel responsible, ashamed, and afraid they will Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix 1 cup pecans, 1/3 cup be judged. honey and the cinnamon; reserve. Roll each pastry • Tell them they don't have to stay in the sheet into 10 -inch square on lightly floured surface. abusive situation and that help is available. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares. Place about 1 teaspoon pecan mixture in center of each square. Moisten The Tompkins County Coalition Against Domestic edges of squares with water; fold in half to form Violence has prepared a pamphlet that is helpful in triangle. Press edges to seal. Place on ungreased setting up a workplace safety plan. If anyone would cookie sheet. like to have a copy or copies of this pamphlet, please contact Sue Robinson at 274 -5455, or email at Bake 13 to 15 minutes until puffy and golden brown. srobinson@tompkins- co.orq Heat 2 tablespoons hone until warm and slightly thinned. Lightly brush honey on warm puffs. Sprinkle Snow is here, please drive with 3 tablespoons pecans. Makes 32 baklava puffs. safely! CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE: 1 TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Articles to be considered for the December 21st issue, must be received by noon on Tuesday, For Sale: December 5th. Submit articles via e-mail as an attachment or on disk in any file format that is For sale: 1999 Kawasaki KX 60 - $1,900 obo. readable by Word for Windows '95. Send disk and Excellent Condition, many extras. Call Jennifer - hard copy to County Corridors c/o Michelle Pottorff, 659 -9901 evenings. Board of Representatives, Court House, Ithaca, NY .. For sale: Brand new rollerblades (Spiritblade); size 14850. Please include a contact number in case 6 -6 1 /2. Call 589 -6041 after 6 p.m. questions arise. For sale: One pair young girl's CCM Glacier 160 "COPS 1� KIDS AND TOYS" figure skates, size 11, used one season and • outgrown. Great condition. $20. Call Sue evenings at 272 -2204, 4 �� For sale: 1991 Honda Accord DX four -door. �� AM/ FM cassette. 181,000 miles. Runs well. New 1 C ..6 muffler and pipes recently installed. Asking ` /Cv $1,200. Call Cecile at 625 -2328 evenings; leave ► message. Services: Tioga Technical - Don't kill your computer! Let nie help Gifts for children under 16 are being with troubleshooting, training, upgrades - whatever it collected at the Finance Deaartment, Solid takes to get you and your computer working together again. Call James Keegan at 273 -7957 evenings or Waste Division, and the Sheriff's weekends. Department. The deadline is December 18 It's never to early to start thinking about Christmas. Call For more information contact Sharon Cooper Tynyk Originals at 564 - 9244 evenings or weekends for a unique gift or home decor item. Expecting a new arrival? at the Sheriff's Department - 257 -1345. Ask about the Fleece Cuddle Wrap for babies. Massage for relaxation or as a therapeutic response to a chronic problem. Can be flexible benefits reimbursable. Call Richard Reed at 844 -9327. COUNTY CORRIDORS Articles and opinion pieces for County Corridors are selected by the Editorial Board based on their interest to Tompkins County CLASSIFIEDS employees and retirees. They do not necessarily express the Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County opinions of the Editorial Board. Material is solicited from current employees, retirees and their immediate families. Ads may employees, retirees and others. The Editorial Board reserves the be for any purpose, however personal ads will not be right to edit submissions, except in the instance of copyright accepted. No County addresses or telephone numbers materials. may be listed in your ad, however we do need your full name and County telephone number submitted with the EDITORIAL BOARD ad in case there are questions. 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