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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07 CO for A Nawslattar ir¢a s E m and at P Io as s aunt Y. 04i. o f Tompkins Co DU tJULY 1999 Volume 12 Number 7 „,-- County Clerks Picnic '99 in Ithaca by Aurora Valenti, County Clerk � �� he members of the �_ County Clerk staff "show 12` Y off, the tee shirts �` celebrating "Picnic`99,,, f$ the New York State Association of pro:: � 4:',.....,; , County Clerks summer conference r held in Ithaca June 21-24, 1999. 4�6 Aurora Valenti, President of the w Association this year, brought the annual event to Tompkins County."The clerks finally could see the fabulous area about which I often r brag... the place where I was born 4 [„..,;,,,,, . ,_ _ � . ..>, and raised. I to r: JoAnn Woodams, Alanna Houston, Geri Bochenski, Liz Smith, Patty Civiletto, P.S. The beauty which is Tompkins Maureen Smith,Aurora Valenti. (Joline Hendrix absent). County was praised and enjoyed by all attendees. Thank you to all who helped make this possible! �� WINK Planet Walk by Katy Prince, Health / � -" ounty employees met at N the "SUN" on the •� ° Commons at noon 6/22 & � and walked to "SATURN"ko }= by the library and back. We were �'�` , z �'� asked if we wanted to go to the last €� -x. .. 41` . monument, which is as far away " - 3 4; .i...;1". proportionately as the nearest star _ other than our sun we decided to /0111 Alit,,„1- pass when we found out it is in Hawaii! For more information on the Planet Walk contact the Science d Center; for more information on a x, WINK contact Jared Jones, (in the #�� y sun in the picture), at the Health �� Department 274-6681.4. ^' w x k . ...; County Administrator's Report ARTIST CHOSEN FOR BOOKMARK DESIGN by Rick Erb byElayne Nicholas Neva Renaker, a long-time resident of Tompkins County, A colleague recently sent has agreed to design the limited edition collector's me a copy of an article bookmark for the Tompkins County Public Library from the May-June Harvard Foundation's 1999 Annual Appeal. Ms. Renaker,who has - Business Review, entitled been painting and selling her work since the age of eight, The Smart—Talk Trap. I'm is well known for her landscapes, seascapes and house I not on their mailing list as a portraits, and for the detailed miniatures she paints in ink 1 4 Harvard Business School and watercolor. Her works grace homes throughout the grad, and since you may United States and Europe. She displays at her Two Cat not be either, I'll pass on a Studio in Dryden, New York. The bookmark, in rich few highlights. shades of red and gold, depicts a reader onboard a flying . The piece addressed a carpet-book, moving toward a huge sun. r growing trend in private business that confuses In celebration, a showing of her larger works will take place talking about a problem in July at the Tompkins County Public Library. with actually doing something to fix it. The phenomenon has led organizations to covet employees who are more Ms. Renaker grew up in Indiana, Tennessee, where her adept at discussing complex strategies than acting on professional career began them. This is referred to as the"knowing-doing gap." with the sale of house There is something to be said for developing a bias for drawings to fellow third- plain lain and simple plans. Continental Airlines went from last `r_Y p p p graders. Discovery of this ,r to first in on-time flights after the CEO rebuilt relationships untaxed business lead to its with the employees who kept the planes running and early demise. After working /Sri, served customers. More elaborate (and expensive) plans as a drafter and technical // had failed to achieve anything near to these results. On the artist Neva married and other hand,take the example of the software company that had two children. Her gave their employees lap top computers to allow access to university career followed information from home. The initiative was described as a with studies in art at SUNY Albany and Cortland. "transformation to a virtual organization", which led to rumors of a massive reorganization and office closings. Her experience also includes book illustration and The truth was that the company was trying to allow set design, often drawing on her love of countryside and employees more flexibility, but it took weeks to address the sea in her work. Prior to moving to central New York she misconceptions and refocus on work again. A simple plan spent several years living on board her sailboat, traveling became anything but that. the Eastern Seaboard. Now that she is landlocked, the I am not going to even suggest that government officials landscapes and farmlands of central New York provide don't have a penchant for talk. However,when it focuses much of her material and inspiration. Ms. Renaker's eye on the negative, unnecessarily complicates the issue, or for detail allows her to capture nuances often overlooked becomes a replacement for action, resources aren't being in land and seascapes. used wisely. Something to think about at that next meeting House portraits, Ms. Renaker's current specialty, perhaps? are created on location or from a favorite photograph. Of course, when it comes to manipulating language, no They are often commissioned as a one-of-a kind house county can compete with the Pentagon. Here are some warming gift. She has a particular talent in the rendering of samples from their phrase book: her portraits, catching both the every day and the unique in one telling moment. Her paintings reveal the distinctive What they say What they mean qualities that make a particular house a home. Interpreting the quiet beauty of the Ithaca and Finger Lakes area in her Essentially complete It's half done miniature and full-size landscapes, Neva has become a favorite of the local community. Results are being quantified We are massaging the The Foundation began the tradition of issuing a numbers so they will specially designed bookmark as part of its annual appeal, agree with our in 1996. Internationally renowned author-illustrator David conclusions Kirk was the first to create a bookmark for this purpose, incorporating his Miss Spider©theme. In 1997 children's Not well defined at this time Nobody's even thought book author, illustrator and Ithaca resident Catharine about it O'Neill designed a busy library scene in keeping with the theme "Families Connect at the Library."Annie Campbell Still analyzing the requirements See previous answer of Trumansburg worked with the Library logo"20/20 Vision -- to the Millennium and Beyond"in 1998 and painted a Not well understood Now that we've thought beautiful and dramatic bookmark of an adult and child about it, we don't want looking toward the future. to think about it anymore. A. Because we are unaware, our anger is expressed ' 'iiV r. 1' inappropriately in self-destructive ways. Sarcasm is a% / � e � symptom, along with a liking for sadistic or ironic humor, .t ( �� Wei over politeness, constant cheerfulness, smiling while ;� - -e. hurting, excessive irritability over trifles, waking up tired '; 4;e4 de rather than rested and refreshed, chronically stiff or sore �i neck, perpetual or habitual lateness, and cynicism or 0� > uheim flippancy in conversation. - r ON THE OTHER HAND, I rather enjoy sarcasm.I.s. \ . - think of it as an art form. Many creative actors and \ comedians have made a handsome living on the use of Dear Danielle, sarcasm. Sarcasm is a form of humor. Those that don't care for it should consider moving to another planet, I am a 62 year old widow and recently I have been because it's everywhere. Sarcasm is normal. However, getting brochures and magazines of a sexual nature and I am getting embarrassed to go to the mailbox to get them. I may not be the best person to ask... I have a stiff neck and I'm rather tired. Is there a way I can stop this without it going out as public ,,,,..******..******************* ******************************.,,*** information? I don't like having them but it's almost worse to put them out to be recycled. Dear Danielle, Not-so-modern Tillie I have been working for Tompkins County for about Dear Tillie, a year and a half and I think it would be a nice idea if the Oh dear. Well, you have to tell these folks that whole County had a picnic where all the departments could you're not in the market for what they have to offer. To get together. We had one where I came from and it was a remove your name from nationally-based advertising lists, really nice event which we all looked forward to. What do you may write to the Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box you think? 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008. You must provide - Picnic Patty your name, street, apartment number (if applicable), city, Dear Picnic Patty, state, and zip code, and telephone number(including area Please read the previous article code). Send a copy of your request to Mail Preference Service, 6 E.43rd St., PO Box 3861, Grand Central Station, We had a picnic a few years ago and discovered NY, NY 10163-3861. we didn't really like each other..... As for your recycling people, I wouldn't worry. They don't have time to sort through the bins, but if you're Without alcohol and gambling, there was nothing concerned, you can place your illicit material somewhere to do.... inside a cereal box or inside a newspaper. If you're still uncomfortable, rip your label off(or the whole cover), tear The dancing and music were okay, but the mud- it up and put it in the trash. Then put the rest of it in the wrestling was prohibited recycle bin.... With a dollup of whipped crème on top (just kidding). Okay, okay.... Seriously now.... We should Lastly, don't be embarrassed. We all get mail that probably try this again, and I trust that someone from the we didn't ask for. And the mail carrier knows this all too Vending Committee and/or Employee Recognition well. These distributions are not age or gender-biased. Committee will read this suggestion. Some would be pleased to see these in the mail and some Years ago,we did have annual clambakes. They would not like it. Some actually invite these mailings into were a big to-do and went over well. Then we stopped their home. And they don't seem particularly sick or when alcohol became an issue. We started again several twisted to me. years ago, but had such low turnout it seemed to be more ****************************************************************** trouble than it was worth. Please rally some support and forward your request to the Vending Committee. Dear Danielle, Perhaps they would be willing to survey the employees I have been having a problem with sarcasm at again. It has been awhile since we have heard from this work and I am the one that is sarcastic. I've been told that group. The Chair of that Committee is John Davis I need to stop, but it is so hard. Is sarcasm a habit? It has (Highway). John... can we try this again? even carried over into my home. Sometimes when my children ask me a question that I know that they know the answer is "yes", I will tell them "no!" How can I stop? DEAR READERS.... I have been challenged by a distant relative Mocking in Mecklenburg named Dan Mars Tompkins to participate in a dueling-views column... If you have a Danielle/Dan question,and would like Dear Mocking, the male versus female perspective,please send it our way. We Sarcasm, like everything else in life, is best will respond accordingly. Dating&relationship issues are our appreciated when used in moderation. Uncontrollable specialty.... Sarcasm unintended. sarcasm may be a sign of suppressed anger. We have been taught to avoid the expression of anger and, Send questions to Danielle/ Dan do Ruth Pond, Finance. therefore, may be completely unaware of these feelings. Scheduled Bus Trips Special Event ;,--#1 - ---------_ ___ '--- - - ' (/// 1 ...ramema 1 1\ .. ----m. ! - (,____ 4:S r .c.' -e ,, -4 -,t7 °j) - ‘__,) ---1- - - ,_ - Six Flags - Darien Lake 7------- -5- Saturday, August 7, 1999 Tioga Railroad Dinner Excursion Friday, September 24 $ 15 per person 6:30 p.m. Includes bus and entrance fee Depart Ithaca 8:30 a.m. $ 15 Complete Dinner $ 5 Small Meal Leave Darien Lake at 9:30 p.m. Other possible trips for the fall. New York City Day Trip 4 ., 7 IIII s Cj i "Alb \__ Ai a III L Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins Football Saturday, December 4, 1999 November 14 $40 per person $30 per person Hi .To sign up or for further SALE / information call ,<' din Peter Coats 274-6688 Shopping Excursion to or Franklin Mills Patty Stamm 274-6674 Saturday, October 23 $ 10 per person 1 PRESS RELEASE 5th Annual �u,y 1 , 1999 The State Archives & Records Tompkins County Employee Golf Administration has announced 198 .- 1985 1986 that the Commissioner of 1984 Education has selected the Tournament 1982„„... > �_ 1983 Tompkins County Clerk for a Local Government Records . j Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grant of $33, Friday p, Se t.l0th 9:00 a.m. Tee Off _: 901. The grant will be used in the continuing efforts to _� identify and purge files and records which no longer require maintenance in the office of the County Clerk. County Clerk Aurora Valenti said, "We are pleased that we are in the position with this grant to free up valuable space in the county court house which has heretofore been used to store files and documents not legally required to be further maintained on the premises. This is such valuable space which we can more appropriately use for current documents and work space now that we are financially able to continue to do so.” 1 The County Clerk applies to the State Education Department each year for funding to assist in the ongoing records-management effort. The source of the funding is moneys generated by the County Clerks from index number fees, sent to New York State. / 0.=; ■ Dear Boss: _,___Pllll1ll2lll li I I hope I haven't misunderstood your instructions — _ because, to be honest, none of the Y to K problem "°■.—.—,— makes any sense to me. At any rate, I have finished the conversion of all the months and days on all company calendars for next year (Year 2000). Tompkins County The calendars have returned from the printer and are Farm City Day ready for distribution with the following changes: Saturday, August 4 Januark, Februark, Mak, and Julk. Mondak, Tuesdak, Wednesdak, Thursdak, Fridak, Hosted by the Ainslie Farm, 245 Hayti Road, off Saturdak, and Sundak. Route 96 near Cayuga Medical Center. We are now Y to K compliant. I'll sure be glad when 11 a.m.- opening ceremony year 2001 gets here. 12 noon - wagon rides begin Cordially, 2 p.m. - pedal tractor pull Your Secretary For more information, contact 272-2292 Unclassifieds The Personal Touch For Sale: Welcome to: 1991 Mazda 626, 5-speed, AM/FM cassette, well Ujjal Mukherjee, Criminal Justice, Administrative Services maintained-great car. $3500 obo. Call 272-1099. Coordinator. La-Z-Boy Signature II queen size sofa bed. Congratulations to: Used only in guest room, new condition. $700 Skip Hewitt,Assessment, on the birth of his first grandchild Julie new, will sell for$400. 564-9204. Meegan Hewitt on June 6th. 4 Bridgestone Blizzak snowtires for Ford Escort Liz(Jaglowski) Nitti,Assessment, on her marriage to Greg Nitti in LX. Used one season. $25 each. 749-6891. Las Vegas on June 26th. "Married by Elvis????....long live the king and long live your marriage!"from your coworkers at Assessment. Wooden Day Bed wlTrundle - can deliver. Size 10 Wedding Dress with veil, beaded bodice, Shirley Hilker, Highway, on her retirement after 20 years with the detachable sleeves, 6 foot train, picture available. County. Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! Paulette- 589-4799. Services: Thank you: Zart Computer Services for all of your computer Ellen Brazauskas , Health Department, sends a Thank You to all needs: consulting, computers and accessories. her co-workers for their cards, donations and support during the 266-7492. recent passing away of her father. Dunn Rite Wedding Photography. All of our packages use quality matte albums. Packages ,��0 starting at$350. Call 594-3387 until 7:30 p.m. vowel Tynyk Originals suggests that you order your rartiesoitle Christmas stockings, tree skirts, aprons, door/wall panels and gifts now and avoid the seasonal e1Iet1t rush. Call 564-9244 evenings or weekends. Therapeutic Massage - in your home, my home or at my Cortland office. For rates or appointment, Articles to be considered for the August 26 issue must be received call Richard Reed, LMT. 844-5509. by Monday,August 9. Lengthy articles must be on disk. Send by interdepartmental mail to Ruth Pond, Finance, or 125 East Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. Fax: 274-5505. UNCLASSIFIEDS t Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County employees,retirees and their immediate families. Ads may be for any purpose except no personal ads ;; will be accepted. No County addresses or telephone numbers may be listed Win f s Attack ! ! ! in these ads,however we do need the full name of the person submitting the ad. Use this coupon to send your ad via interdepartmental mail to Ruth Pond, County Corridors do Finance,or 125 East Court St., Ithaca,NY 14850. Do you have a favorite snack? Well, now is your Please type or print legibly! Thanks! chance to share your ideas. Please send your favorite snack ideas interdepartmental mail to Ruth Pond, Finance or(rpond @tompkins-co.org). Here is another Snack Attack suggestion, submitted by Katy Prince, Health Dept: Fried Dough-licious COUNTY CORRIDORS Thaw frozen bread dough according to Articles and opinion pieces for County Corridors are selected by the package directions or make your own dough. volunteer editorial board based on their interest to Tompkins County employees and retirees. They do not necessarily express the opinions of the Editorial Board. Don't worry about it rising. Material is solicited from current employees,retirees and others. ►Tear off small hunks of dough and shape as 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 desired. Editorial Board is made up of:Bill Chapp,Social Services;Sharon Cooper,Sheriffs; Dee fry at 350 degrees F. Liz Croop, Mental Health; Iretta Ellis, Information Services; Ruth Pond, (Editor), p rY g Finance; Michelle Pottorff, Bd. Of Representatives; Katy Prince, Health; Judy +Turn in the fryer once until golden brown. Tynyk,(Chair),Weights and Measures;and Vickie Wagner,(Artist),Assessment. Correspondence may be sent through County inter-department mail to: 24Top with your favorite toppings such as: County Corridors,do Finance-, 125 East Court St., Ithaca,NY 14850. cinnamon sugar, sprinkles, fruit, icecream.