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