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4/a O GIVING CREDIT
WHERE CREDIT IS DUE
by Tim Kessler, Sheriff's Department by Ruth Pond, Finance-Purchasing
For the past 17 years Roberta Chiesa,Tompkins
Employees Federal Credit Union Manager, has greeted
7 r:,':';'. � ',; 't and served the County's employees. At the end of June
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,,F '�`" � she will be taking early retirement so she can spend more
f. time with her family which now includes a grandson by the
:: µ name of Matthew.
M , ' Rita King,who retired from the Health Department
' • !1 and went to work part-time for Roberta said, "that was the
It best place to work because I had a great boss who always
greeted me with a smile." Rita added, "I found Roberta to
be very honest, helpful and considerate to her employees
4 „ as well as to her customers."
1 fi. Roberta said that she would be available to help
{ ~ ;} out during various extra busy times throughout the year.
I ' We will look forward to those times to say Hi once again to
you Roberta, but we want to now wish you a happy and
41; healthy retirement.
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The entire Staff and Administration at the : , ��
Tompkins County Sheriffs Department would like to thank - '. ' i.
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Carl Bishop Jr. for the hard work and effort he has 1
displayed as our new cleaning staff. Carl works out of
Buildings & Grounds and has really "cleaned this place
up." Not only does Carl put an extra effort into his work
but he is also an extremely pleasant person to work with.
_Alta Ro y Cart%'!
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The Big Fiscal Picture:
Surpluses Grow; Dangers Lurk
by Scott Heyman
County Finance Director David Squires released •
his year-end 1995 financial report to the County Board's ' '
Budget and Fiscal Policy Committee on April 23 and it
painted the rosiest financial picture that Tompkins County -s
has enjoyed in a very long time. The following letter was received from Tom Herdon,
Thanks to declining social service caseloads, Microcomputer Specialist.
unexpectedly high social service state and federal "Dear Corridors Editorial Board:
revenues, strong interest earnings, and a health insurance I look forward to each month's Corridors, finding
refund the County's "fund balances" (monies not targeted much of each issue informative and interesting. I read with
for any purpose) totaled nearly $9 million. The target set special interest the copyrighted piece by Dr. Martha S.
by the County Board is about half of that. Shull which appeared in the April 1996 issue.
That's enough money to meet a lot of needs and Unfortunately, while many of the points made by
solve a lot of problems. Maybe that will in fact be what is the author were well-founded, I strongly disagree with
done with it. For now, though, the County Board is only some of her directives. Specifically, the thrust of most of
relieved to see it. The scale of cuts that the state and the questions contained in item number nine and many of
federal governments are now debating is more than large the suggestions contained in item number ten seems
enough to make $9 million disappear from the County wrong to me. For example.
budget very fast. And that statement applies to those who Despite what Dr. Shull writes, not much 'electronic
wish to cut LESS, not just to those who wish to cut even space' is taken up by an email message, and hard disk
more. storage of email messages is far less expensive than the
At the Glen cost of communicating via regular mail or fax. Similarly,
when an email message is deleted, 100% of the resources
I had an enjoyable time in Watkins Glen on April it consumed are immediately available for re-use--not so
23. Schuyler County's Chamber of Commerce sponsored with paper based communications.
a public meeting on the County Administrator form of Because it is cheap and easy to do so, contrary to
government. The Schuller County Board has scheduled a Dr. Shull I advocate erring on the side of disseminating
vote on a local law establishing such a position. About 100 information to as many persons as might find it useful or
people came out in a heavy downpour to ask questions of interesting. Discretion must be exercised, of course;we all
me and John Margeson, my counterpart from Allegheny hate junk mail whatever form it takes. Still, in my opinion
County. County employees County employees, workgroups,
Putting appointed (as opposed to elected) divisions,and departments are far more likely to suffer from
administrators in charge of counties, cities, towns and too little communication than from too much.
villages is a relatively new practice in the United States. It Dr. Shull is right that, mainly due to the absence of
grew out of the "progressive movement" in American vocal and visual cues, one-to-one discussions or
policies early in this century and was an attempt, along with negotiations of non-simple issues do work much better
civil service reform, to take partisanship out of the daily when held face-to-face or even over the telephone than
affairs of government. they do via email—when such interaction can be arranged.
As we make our way through an era of However, simple communications of fact and
"reinventing"the purposes and procedures of government question/answer sessions are each well-suited to email,
it is important to realize that it wasn't that long ago that a and don't require that all parties be accessible to one
government job was a reward for faithful party service and another at the same time. This advantage becomes even
went to the party regular with the most relatives (more more apparent with group discussions or negotiations,
votes for the party). Even today there are many where the drawbacks of using email, while real, compare
municipalities and counties where "politics must be favorably to those corresponding to planning for and
served"before the needs of the people can be met. There running a meeting (getting everyone in the same place at
is absolutely nothing of which the Tompkins County Board the same time, making sure all voices are heard and
of Representatives should be more proud, in my opinion, weighed equally, documenting what decisions were made,
than its longstanding tradition of keeping inappropriate why, and by whom, and so on).
partisanship out of the conduct of County business. Each of these points are debatable, and if the
I'm happy to tell you that that tradition is as strong today as article had appeared in a newspaper or general interest
it has ever been. magazine, I'd keep my disagreement to myself. However,
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since the piece appeared in Corridors and took a
prescriptive tone, I am concerned that Corridors' readers
Q: What do you get will treat Dr. Shull's admonishments as expressions of
if you cross an county policy or'generally acceptable computing practice',
elephant with a : neither of which (I've double-checked) they are." Tom
Kangaroo? I Note from Corridors Editorial Board:
The article Mr. Herden refers to was copyrighted
A: Holes all over • •
• and permission was granted to Corridors to publish. It was
Australia.
- - intended as a general interest piece only.
DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING REPORTS.
MINUTES, April 24, 1996 Scott reported that the Board's long-range
planning process is on-track. A final retreat will be set up
in May and will result in a final draft of goals to implement
Present: C Nelson, C Covert, D Eckstrom, N Zahler, J the already-developed mission and vision for Tompkins
Crowell,G Dentes,J Hanson,J Steiner, I Stein, M P Dolan, County. These will all then be submitted to employees and
K Leinthall, J Tynyk, A Cole, A Valenti, J Beach, B the public for review.
Benjamin, D Squires, K West, L Austin, S Heyman He reminded everyone: 1) be sure to include the
Guest: Geoff Dunn, News Director, Channel 7 reasons WHY money was left over at year-end 1995 when
filling in the rollover requests; and 2) be sure to send all job
1. HOW TO GET YOUR INFORMATION INTO performance reviews to Personnel for inclusion in
THE LOCAL MEDIA. Julie Crowell, public information employee files, as required by Policy 02-14.
coordinator, introduced Geoff Dunn from Channel 7. He He thanked everyone (13 Department heads) who
passed out materials that included useful tips. He had filled out his anonymous feedback survey. department
emphasized that the style and content of news releases heads are very happy with a number of improvements that
and public service announcements needs to vary according were asked for in August 1993, especially with respect to
to the communications medium being used. the conduct of these meetings; only a couple of requests
2. RESCHEDULING OF MEETINGS. The group for improvement remain from then which Scott said were
rescheduled its next meeting from Wednesday, May 15 to clear and will be addressed. No new requests were
Wednesday, May 22. received except for a review of interdepartmental charges
3. EARLY RETIREMENT. The group voted by a (see above).
substantial majority to recommend that the County Board Mary Pat reported that a new federal law has been
again offer the early retirement incentive program. signed that bars individuals from receiving Supplemental
4. MEETING MANAGEMENT. Scott discussed Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability (S.D.)
further with department heads whether it was desirable to payments when the primary disability is drug or alcohol
schedule training in meeting management. There was addiction. This will have major impacts on her department
consensus that this should be done and should include and others; it will result in a large number of persons now
advisory board members who must chair those groups. It appearing for the first time on Home Relief rolls.
was suggested that this be divided into introductory and Nancy reported that the DSS phone team has
advanced segments for the benefit of those who have completed its work and has scheduled a thorough report on
already had some training. its project for the May 2 Leadership Council meeting at
5. SURVEY OF PROCESSES NEEDING 11:00 in the Old Jail Conference Room.
IMPROVEMENT. Scott asked department heads to All are welcome to attend what has been described as an
discuss and vote on which processes and central support enthusiastic and interesting presentation.
services most stood in need of improvement through a Cheryl reported that the Public Works ART team
process improvement team such as the Contracts Team. was inviting county employees with interesting jobs to their
The group voted: building management (i.e. meetings. She thanked Julie Crowell and Judy Tynyk who
cleaning, maintenance, repairs, renovations) (13); upgrade have made presentations this year.
employee orientation beyond what Personnel now provides
(6); getting an employee hired (6); resolutions (5). - neity orer4p.„.
In addition the group asked Scott to ensure that *>
"users'training" on how to get what you need from central
administrative departments be held at least every three MARK YOUR CALENDAR
months and that a checklist for all personnel policies be
developed. by Louise McEwen, Personnel
Scott said he would make all these things happen. Even though we're running a bit late this year,
6. HOW TO HIRE GOOD STUDENT plans definitely are in the works for the Sixth Annual 25
EMPLOYEES. Scott reported that Anita named the Year Club Dinner. We plan to have the dinner on May 30,
following practices which she believes are the reason her beginning with a 5:30 p.m. Social Hour, and we'll be at the
department has been so strikingly successful in hiring Ramada Inn-Airport again this year. This event is always
productive students employees (mainly through Civitas): fun - we have a wonderful social hour when old and new
they interview carefully; they provide an orientation to friends meet, we have a delicious buffet style dinner, and
department operations that is just as thorough as with we have a short program to honor those in the Club and
permanent employees; they hold students accountable, the new employees being inducted this year. Anyone may
even firing those who do not perform; and they find attend: information will be available by the time this issue
appropriate tasks for them to do that do not require is published, but if you forget, please call me and I'll sign
extensive training. you up. We need to get a final count to the Ramada by
7. NEXT MEETING. It was agreed that the entire May 24. Please pre-register as last year's dinner was
agenda (if needed) of the next meeting, on May 22, will delayed as we hurried around and set more tables ... in
consist of discussion of interdepartmental charges. Scott addition to that, we ran out of some food items. You can
will circulate a survey before then documenting all existing help with the planning by signing up ahead of time.
interdepartmental charges. Thanks, and I hope to see many employees and retirees
there to join us for this very special and fun evening!
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\ ��,ft Gardners and Parents:
ai 7acIj . ;�1 Beware of Lead Hidden in Soil
_._Y` Spring is here and now is the time for planting
gardens and playing outside. You can prevent these joyful
FROM HERBIE HEART events from causing illness by taking a few simple steps.
Physical activity is good for your health. Consider the following facts. Lead is a heavy metal and
Benefits include reduced stress, anxiety, and remains where it is deposited in soil, but you cannot see it.
depression, increased energy, and enhanced It is detrimental to human health if ingested or inhaled.
weight control. Gardeners- remember this when choosing a garden plot.
Parents-consider this when your children play outside.
c` An inactive lifestyle poses a similar level of Avoid soil with high lead concentration
health risk to an individual as the risk Y Soil adjacent to older buildings may have high lead
associated with smoking tobacco. content. Leaded paint falls off the building and remains in
the soil - up to 6 feet from the house. Do not let children
Physical inactivity is a major cause of heart play in bare soil here. Do plant bushes and cover bare soil
disease, adult onset diabetes, and some with a thick cover of wood chips. Make sure your children
cancers. In addition, it contributes to hyper- only play on grass, thick wood chips, or other similar lead
tension and overweight. free playground mulch.
Dirt next to heavily trafficked roads and streets is
The Healthy Heart/Health Promotion Program suspect. Leaded gasoline was used for many years.
Tompkins County Health Department Heavy concentrations are likely to be found in the most
trafficked areas. These areas are not appropriate for
n gardens or for children's play areas.
`/ Soil where a building onte stood should be avoided.
Significant soil contamination by lead is likely at old building
sites. Keep your garden and your children out of these
sites.
Test soil for lead
I You may want to test your soil for lead. Currently
there is no standard for lead in the soil, but any level
NIT FOR OMEN greater than 500 ppm is considered elevated and is
o.l>.c. considered unsafe for gardening or playing. The following
,./»� �'-��'"' labs will test for lead in the soil for a fee. Call for more
IJnenln�Irmm
information and for sampling procedures.
America's children are in trouble * Buck Environmental Laboratories, Inc. @ 607-753-3403
YOU can help change that on June 1, 1996 * FLI Environmental Services @ 607-565-3500
* JLI Environmental Lab @ 315-253-4433
Every day in America: Avoid vegetables that concentrate lead
15 children are killed by firearms All plants take up lead from the soil along with
2,660 babies are born into poverty water and nutrients. The lead tends to concentrate in a
2,833 students drop out of school plant's leaves and roots. Thus, leafy greens and deep
8,493 children are reported abused or neglected. rooting crops are most susceptible to lead contaminations.
Fruit crops present less of a problem because lead does
America ranks: not tend to concentrate in fruit. Examples of fruiting crops
are: corn, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, squash,
12th among 15 nations in mathematics achievement of tomatoes, beans, peas, and strawberries. While these
13-year olds crops may be safer to grow, it is not advisable to grow any
crops in lead contaminated soil. If you do have lead
18th among industrialized countries in the gap between contaminated soil, either move your vegetable garden to
rich and poor children a place where the soil is not contaminated or consider
container gardening using lead safe soil.
18th worldwide in infant mortality Remember to have your children tested for lead
All children, aged 1 and 2, should be tested for
16th worldwide in living standards of our poorest lead at their well child physical. Remind your family doctor
children. or pediatrician about this test when your child goes for their
physical. Infants and toddlers are especially at risk for lead
Call 1-800-663-4032 or write Stand for Children, 1832 poisoning because they like to put their fingers and other
Connecticut Ave., NW,Washington D.C. 20009. non food items, eg. Soil, in their mouths. Wash children's
E-mail: standinfo @mailback.com hands frequently and especially before eating to minimize
the risk of lead poisoning. For more information about lead
Convened by the Children's Defense Fund and endorsed by over poisoning prevention call Carol Mohler, 274-6604 or Dawn
1,000 national, state, and local organizations. Czajka at 274-6688.
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
On 4096 the Tompkins County Board of Representatives proclaimed April Child Abuse Prevention Month in Tompkins County.
The proclamation says:
WHEREAS, all children deserve safety, security, and support from their families and their community, and
WHEREAS, the children of this community are our community's future and should have the opportunity to
develop to their fullest potential. Therefore we are interested in their safety and security and support, and
WHEREAS, all families also need support at one time or another, and some more than others, and especially
those families experiencing difficulties and whose children may be a risk need support from their own
families, neighbors, and their community, and
WHEREAS, the prevention of child abuse and neglect is a community as well as an individual responsibility,
NOW THEREFORE, I, Barbara Mink, Vice-Chair of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, do hereby
proclaim the month of April 1996, as
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN TOMPKINS COUNTY
In honor of this event, I encourage citizens to focus their attention on child abuse prevention, to learn what
they can do to help children and strengthen families in our community, and contribute to child abuse prevention in
Tompkins County.
Staff from DSS participated in several activities to raise awareness and prevent child abuse, including information tables
on the Ithaca Commons on Saturdays in April, as well parenting tips in the DSS reception area.
Michel Kelly, Case Supervisor at DSS accepted the proclamation from the Board. There are 40 casework staff
who work every day to influence the well being of children and families of Tompkins County.
Maryanne Banks, Director of Services
What do those Child Protective Caseworkers at DSS do???
When there has been a call to the child abuse and Child protective caseworkers work closely with community
neglect hot line expressing concern for children's safety, a agencies, schools, medical professional, police, religious
common misperception is that CPS caseworkers take organizations, counselors, neighbors, and extended
protective custody of these children. families to help families become stronger. Protecting
Of all the child protective interventions, protective children is a community effort and strengthening families is
custody is least utilized, and considered to be the most most often the best way to protect children.
extreme. Out of 788 child protective reports which were Penny VanSchoick, CPS Case Supervisor
looked into by DSS CPS staff last year, 55 children were
placed in foster care. CHILD PROTECTIVE STAFF
How then do child protective workers intervene?
First and foremost,they do what is immediately necessary
to ensure the safety of children. In extreme cases that
might mean taking temporary protective custody. In that
case, the action by the Department of Social Services '"
always has to be approved by the Family Court, within ae , .■ -
very short period of time In cases where a child has to r,
leave home, other family members and sometimes even
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parents'friends or neighbors are considered. We find they '
are often willing to assist.
More often caseworkers try to help families keep
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their children safe. This might involve installing a chain
latch on the front door to keep a three year old from
running out into the street. It might be helping parents
learn about how to discipline their children without using - -•
corporal punishment. It might be talking with a single
parent to identify her resources and supports to call upon
in times of stress. It might be making phone calls to refer or
advocate for parents who want and need a particular 1. Sheila Chase, Michel Kelly, Tammy Pickert
service. Whatever the need, each intervention involves 2 Janice Eastman, Dodie Smith, Madelyn Alridge, Peggy Kristoff
listening and problem solving with families. 3. Carol Santucci, John Talbot, Linda Buck, Henry Peterson.
(11 of the 40)
n c--; survey results __.._ „
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Totol5Lrveys received.... 330
..,NNW. (Li k V
? I currently have children in a daycare( Total
child care arrangement Yes= 102(31%) No= 228(69%)
Yes No Yes No Yes No
? The county should provide financial
support or subsidized child care
services to its employees 83(85%) 15 168(75%) 55 251(78%) 70
? The county should offer a'voucher
system'to its employees 83(86%) 14 126(61%) 81 209(69%) 95
? The county should continue to
subsidize a daycare facility in the
Biggs B building 26(28%) 68 89(45%) HI 115(39%) 179
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? The county should discontinue its
subsidy to the daycare facility in the
Biggs B building 61(68%) 29 89(46%) 104 150(53%) 133
? The county should consider other
locations for a county subsidized
community child core facility 60(61%) 39 N4(70%) 63 20t1(67%) 102
Females 80(82%) 170(81%) 250(81%)
Males —_ _— 17 41 58 w O o
_ Ages _ O
Under 30 21(22%) __ N(6%) 35(11%) C5) -
30-50 72(75%) 152(69%) 224(71%)
de3vnedby/om @en Diew Over 50 3(3%) 53(24%) 56(18%) c. CD
COUNTY TRIPS Life can be funny What Happened?
JUNE 16 When asked whether he We had saved this space for
Nascar had graduated in the upper half of you. When we didn't receive your
his class, the job applicant article we had to go to print without
JULY 12 - 14 eagerly responded, "Sir, I it.
graduated in that section of the If you want to try again, we
Boston class which makes the upper half will be glad to consider printing what
AUGUST 2
possible." you submit.
Dinner Cruise It could have been
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AUGUST 17 & 18 '4 right here
Hershey Park `':1�' `'�i. and here
SEPTEMBER 8 - 9 \ste p and here 1
Atlantic City `I Fi
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There is still space available on
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these trips. Please call Leighann . 2
at 274-6674 for more information "We,the jury,have decided
or to make a reservation. to stay out of it."
' 1 CONTRACTS TEAM CUTS PAPERWORK AND TIME! f '`
by Nancy Zahler
Barbara Mink wrote the following piece for the Departments who handled contracts were surveyeu
Ithaca Journal highlighting some of the to see how much time and money it took to
improvements made by the Contracts Team. And complete their steps in the chain. The team also
now, here's the rest of the story surveyed all their customers and asked for ways to
improve the system. The goal was to find a way to
When Jackie Kippola the Contracts Coordinator for streamline the process without losing any of the
the County volunteered to be the first cross- necessary accountability.
functional project under Partners for Quality, all she
knew was that there had to be a better way to In February, the Contracts Team unveiled their first
process 810 contracts every year. She had heard set of recommendations: the E Z Contract system
complaints from departments who were trying to which eliminates dozens of steps and hours of
buy equipment or services; members of the Board of routing and checking. The Board of Representatives
Representatives weren't fully satisfied with the approved the recommendations and changed the
process, and vendors who provide goods and policy to make it more efficient. Now departments
services often experienced delays due to a contract can start and complete routine contracts far more
process with many steps, many layers of approval simply. For example, the Youth Bureau contracts
and many opportunities for a contract to fall off the with youth agencies to provide youth programs. It
approval track. She had her own ideas but knew used to take several months before all of the people
that everyone who handled contracts had their own involved completed their steps. Now, under the
interests and needs and they, too, had a stake in new system, as department head, I can sign a
improving the process. contract directly with an agency provided we have
the money and the agency is already on-file with the
After meeting with trainer Ipek Kursat to review the County. Viola! one completed contract in just about
current contract process, together they invited the an hour!
people most directly involved in handling lots of
contracts to serve on the team. The Contract Team Within a few months, we will follow up with
was comprised of: Chris Brill, Brenda Grinnell- departments to see just how much time they
Crosby,Jim Kazda, Peter Meskill, Cheryl Nelson, actually are saving with the new streamlined
Bob Nicholas,Jim Skaley, and Linnett Warner. process. The time departments save handling
After their training on how to use the new contracts can be re-directed into providing other
systematic process for improving complicated important public services.
processes involving many different departments, the
Team was ably facilitated by Iretta Ellis and Joan
Jurkowich. Go A
'" All of the team members have been diligent and
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ea creative. They are to be commended for all of their
hard work and for the efficiencies all departments
L will now experience in getting contracts approved.
Thanks to each and every team member and to
{`�;kj �� "., those in departments who provided valuable data to
‘,,'\ ";. help re-structure this important process!
Designed by Kathleen Drew
I to r. Joan Jurkowich, Cheryl Nelson, Jackie Kippola, Peter
Meskill, Linnett Warner, Brenda Grinnell-Crosby and Chris Brill
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING '
by Cheryl Nelson Atel tar o 3 71
Now that the debate on the use of motorcycles by county +UzL Q�` 1-
employees while on county time is over,the Government rr, '----1.1
Operations and Administration Committee (GOA) has Aril
directed that motorcycle training be offered (not mandatory) J1 API
to those employees that might ride their motorcycle on 4' c� ,
county time while performing county business. ,�9)-94, '
In order to establish a curriculum for the training, or offer 'i9e g smo torcycle training courses that are already structured, 94 �i
information on the number of employees that might ride i ,
their motorcycle on county business needs to be gathered. it
Therefore,if you are an employee that owns a motorcycle
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and uses it on county time for county business, please " w
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complete the survey below and return it to: Cheryl Nelson,
Public Works Administration, 170 Bostwick Rd., Ithaca, NY SPRING INTO SHAPE
14850 or via inter-departmental mail, or call her at 274-
0302 (days) or 898-3214 (evenings). In the next issue of Corridors we will be featuring
as many Spring Into Shape teams as we have pictures.
Please submit the picture of your team in a group photo
Name: with only the name of your team, not individual team
member names. Send them to Ruth Pond, Finance-
Department: Purchasing by interdepartment mail or to 125 East Court
Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. Lighting is very important when
Phone#: reproducing photos so please make sure the setting for
your photo has proper lighting. We will need your photos
(please check the answers to each question that applies by May 31,1996. Thanks!
to you)
1. Do you consider yourself a "beginner" or"advanced" County Corridors welcomes
motorcycle rider? two new members
by Ruth Pond, Finance-Purchasing
beginner advanced Lisa Eaton, Finance-Purchasing, and Vickie
Wagner, Drafting Technition, have agreed to help with
County Corridors using their talents. Lisa has been
2. Would you be interested in receiving motorcycle proofreading for quite some time now, and Vickie has
training? just volunteered to help with some original artwork. (Notice
(training could result in a 10% deduction in your insurance) the exercise team she drew at the top of this column).
We welcome them both and appreciate their
willingness to serve. They will receive twice as much
yes no money as regular County Corridors Board members
receive.
3. If you were to take motorcycle training, do you think it Bonnie Scutt, Finance-Purchasing, found the following bit
would be more beneficial to have"hands on"training the of wisdom.
motorcycle as opposed to classroom instruction Be Careful
i.e.watching videos,discussion, etc.)? Be careful of your thoughts
For your thoughts become your words.
yes no Be careful of your words
For your words become your actions.
4.Would you be willing to take a motorcycle training course Be careful of your actions
on your own time if it were to be paid for all or in part? For your actions become your habits.
Be careful of your habits
yes no For your habits become your character.
Thank you for your time. Please return this completed form Be careful of your character
to Cheryl Nelson at Public Works Administration, 170 For your character becomes your destiny.
Bostwick Rd., Ithaca, NY or via inter-departmental mail.
I Author Unknown
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��,� � �� Op LONG TERM CARE SERVICES
CONSOLIDATE FOR TOMPKINS COUNTY
---- by Liz Norton, Supervisor
' = Long Term Care Services is a newly established
- _ - unit located at the Department of Social Services, which
IS ELDERHOSTEL FOR YOU? provides a single location for information, referral and case
by Marilyn Strassberg,COFA management to all Tompkins County residents with long
What is Elderhostel? term care needs. The new unit combines the long term
Elderhostel is an educational adventure for older care services which have been offered by the Department
adults looking for something different. The later years of Social Services, the Health Department, and the Office
should be a time of new beginnings, opportunities and for the Aging. Any Tompkins County resident is eligible for
challenges. Elderhostel offers you a way to keep on an assessment to determine their long term care needs
expanding your horizons with people who are interested in through this new unit, at no cost. Some of the needs Long
the same things you are! Term Care Services can assist with are nursing and adult
Elderhostel is a non-profit educational home placement, PRI's, non medical and in home services
organization, offers inexpensive, short-term academic and referrals to other community supports.
programs hosted by educational institutions around the i t, 1
world. You'll live on college campuses, in conference s 1
centers and environmental study centers and enjoy the t �-
cultural and recreational opportunities that go with them.
Who is Eligible? P: 14
Individuals 55 years of age and older are eligible.
Participants' spouses of any age are welcome. °
Companions of age eligible participants must be at least ¢a
50. �" : i
The Basic Program
While each program is unique,the typical one includes: "1 ?. 4 dk
* 5 or 6 nights, usually starting Sunday afternoon and
ending Friday after lunch, or Saturday after breakfast; m
* 3 academic courses that meet for 1&1/2 hours each
weekday, scheduled so you may take all three; •
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* simple but comfortable dormitory accommodations;
* some extracurricular activities
Program Charge
In the US, the typical charge for a six night left to right:Judy Ryan, Liz Norton, Cheri Hartman, Sally Ryan.
program is $340 and for a five-night program it is$320. A
limited number of scholarships are set aside for persons of
limited means. If you would like more information or an New Tompkins County
application, please write to: Logo Needed
ELDERHOSTEL by Julie Crowell, Public Information
75 Federal St., If you would like to try your hand at design, The
Boston, MA 02110-1941 Public Information Committee is accepting ideas from
employees for a new county logo. The logo will be used on
International programs are hosted by a wide variety county stationery, ID badges,vehicles etc., to help develop
of educational institutions in over 45 countries. These a visual identity of Tompkins County government in the
residential programs are usually 2 or 3 weeks long, with community. The county seal, which has been used as a
hostelers spending a week at each site. Most international logo, will be gradually phased out except on certain
programs include round-trip airfare and cost between documents like resolutions and local laws.
$1,710 for a 2-week program in Costa Rica to $4,580 for a Logo designs should be done in black and white,
3-week program in Australia and New Zealand. and easily reproduced. They should be submitted on paper
no larger than 8 /2 by 11. The Tompkins County Board of
The Office for the Aging has several Elderhostel Representatives will review all of the submissions (which
catalogs that can be viewed in the office at 320 N. Tioga include designs from community residents) before making
St. in Ithaca. You may also call ELDERHOSTEL at (617) the final selection.
426-8056. Please send your designs through inter-office mail
If anyone reading this newsletter has a to Julie Crowell, Public Information, Old Jail, by Friday,
HOSTEL(not to be confused with HOSTILE) experience June 7. If you need more information, please call me at
and would be willing to share it,please contact Marilyn 274-5554 or send a message by pmail. Logo submissions
Strassberg at the Office for the Aging 2745482. will be on display in the Board room at the Courthouse in
June.
Unclassifieds Personnel Personals
For Sale: Welcome to:
High rise twin bed, walnut color, mattress Gregory Scott Covert, son of Cathy(Clerk of the Board of
only one year old. $100 o/b/o. Call Judy Representatives) and Scott Covert- Gregory was born May
533-7695. 3. Mother and son are home and doing fine.
Buick Regal Bodied Stock Car. Never Reid Michael,Grandson of Pam Bush Mental Health. Reid
raced. Many extras included. Price was born March 22.
negotiable. For more information, please
call 277-6462 evenings.
FREE COMPOST AVAILABLE
Motorcross/Dirt Bike Bell Helmet like new
by Louis Sachetti, Compost and Recycling Technician
$75. Call 844-3793. The Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division
MERRY TILLER Toto Tiller, with sickle has free mulch/compost available at the County's Compost Facility,
bar, "three foot", and cultivator Hillview Road, in West Danby. Loading hours are every
attachments. Was tuned up by Genes Wednesday from 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
Machines last year. New plug and points The compost is rich in many nutrients and can be used as
and condenser. Also new starting a soil amendment, soil substitute, mulch or fertilizer. Users must
assembly. $150. Steve (607)898-3460. provide their own vehicles.
For more information and to make arrangements to pick up
For Rent: compost, please call the Solid Waste Management office at 273-
3 room apartment, new paint and carpet, 6632 or 173-5700.
Cayuga Heights area. Call Hugh at 274-
6541 days or 257-5130 after 6 p.m.
Available immediately. The closest anyone ever came to perfection
Sarah's Hobbies
Need a handmade gift? Many things available was on the job application form.
including: afghans (snowflake design and others),
beaded key chains, throw pillows, pot holders,
barrettes. 2280 Coddington Road.539-7948. Articles to be considered for the JUNE issue must be received
(Sarah is Donna, B&G, & Bob, B&G, Deputron's,
sister and sister-in-law respectively). by Wednesday, May 29, 1996. Lengthy articles should be on
disk. Send by inter-dept. mail to Ruth Pond,
Finance/Purchasing or 125 East Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850.
SAVE THE DATE Fax: 274-5505.
Ali 0 Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County employees,retirees and
996 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
T p� p ads. Use this coupon to send your ad to
o m Ins o u nt ( m l o ee Corridors c/o Finance-Purchasing. Please type or print legibly! Thanks!
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`' Articles and opinion pieces for County Corridors are selected by the volunteer
� editorial board based on their interest to Tompkins County employees and retirees.• i They do not necessarily express the opinions of the Editorial Board. Material is
0 i 5. 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, Assessment;
. eot. b 8:30am, Lisa Eaton, (Proofreader), Finance-Purchasing; Iretta Ellis, Information Services;
ink Scott Heyman, County Administrator; Louise McEwen, Personnel; Ruth Pond,
1' J 11G1nSDUr GOIT �OUY SO (Editor),Finance-Purchasing;Marilyn Strassberg, Office for the Aging; Judy Tynyk,
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(Chair),Weights and Measures;and Vickie Wagner,(Artist), Drafting Technician.
Correspondence may be sent through County inter-department mail to: County
Corridors,c/o Finance-Purchasing, 125 East Court St., Ithaca,NY 14850.
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