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REPORT y r Of Central NY
" -., ..1 By Louise McEwen, Retiree (Personnel)
by Rick Erb It was a real pleasure to see the article in
the March 21, 2000 Syracuse Post
Standard, concerning the recent "high
In this month's Corridors you will see the first announcement of praise" earned by one of our health
a County sponsored blood drive. I'm especially excited to see us insurance carriers. I had the pleasure of
take this on because I was involved in organizing drives during working with the folks at BCBS of Central
my college days. It may come as no surprise that I put in a lot NY to put their program in place for the
of hours at the refreshment table back then. Yes, free cookies County as of , and
continued to worrk k with
ith them u un ntil my
are part of the donor benefit package. There are a few retirement. Therefore, I felt particularly
restrictions on who can give blood, and these are outlined pleased about their recent recognition.
elsewhere in this issue. Since most of us do qualify, please
consider giving an hour of your time and a pint of your blood. For those of you who may not have seen
The need for blood supplies is greatest in the summer, making the article, just a few excerpts. . .The
the timing of our drive even more important. Empire State Advantage Program (ESA) is
an Albany - based not - for - profit group
Congratulations to the Assessment Department as they head supported by the State, corporations, and
other organizations around the state.
down the home stretch on the County revaluation project. The Their award process is non - competitive
project began over three years ago and they recently finished and applicants compete only against the
sending the last notifications to property owners. Altogether, ESA standards of evaluation. BCBS
approximately 33,000 parcels have been reviewed. This is an decided to enter the program so it could
enormous undertaking and the staff should be proud of how get some feedback on its efforts over the
successfully the project has been handled. past two years to "reinvent" itself and the
way it does business.
Did you ever wish you knew how to safely dispose of cleaning ESA sent a team of consultants from
fluids, old paints, and other chemicals that have accumulated at industry and academia who spent four
your house? The Division of Solid Waste will soon have an days quizzing top management, button -
answer for you. A facility to deal with these kinds of materials is holing employees in hallways and ex-
now under construction and will be operational by fall. We know amining almost every aspect of BCBS.
that many people have been waiting for an environmentally safe ESA then assessed BCBS on leadership,
way to dispose of household hazardous materials, so customer focus, human resource
appointments will be necessary when service begins. For more development and management, strategic
information call 273 - 6632. planning, information and analysis, and
process management. ESA indicated
Remember, there is hope for all of us. Check these quotes from "that have a strategic p o f system
o our reviewers said is one a of the best
Vince Lombardi's first coaching appraisal: "Possesses minimal they've seen."
football knowledge. Lacks motivation."
BCBS of Central NY is the third company
in ESA's nine -year history to receive a
gold award, the highest recognition,
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during its first year in the program. It's
also the first company ever to be singled
out for strategic planning. The insurer
9
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( We' approximately 960 employees. BCBS says
the award "recognized strides employees
have made to turn the company around
over the past two years."
This sounds like a fine example of true
total quality management to me. I
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Dear Dan & Danielle,
Last year we forgot someone's birthday, and she let
us know about it — a day late. Well, I'm a radical! Never
Dan thought I'd make it. 1 had a blindingly new idea, implemented
it, and no one understands it.
I bring my own birthday cake (donuts) to the office,
sing "Happy Birthday to Me ", and everybody digs in. It's so
Dear Dan & Danielle, uncomplicated; 1 wish everybody would do the same. What
I am so sick of my sisters telling me that I am a do you think of the idea?
spoiled rotten little brat!!! What can I do? 1 am the youngest
of 4 girls and my 3 sisters all think that 1 got and still get —' The Lady in the Balcony
everything I want. If you ask them, I never had to work for
anything, including my parents' attention... Dear Lady,
And now that I am older they are still trying to run For some, I think it would be a grand plan. For the
my life and give me crap. It is starting to affect my super majority, however, 1 think there would be many fewer
relationship with my parents. They drag our parents in the birthday celebrations.
middle of things and it forces my parents to take sides so they Many do not like the attention. Many do not like
take the side of the oldest without reason. How can I get them birthdays to begin with. Many do not want to eat sweets
off my back and make my parents realize that their oldest Many do not want to interrupt their day with a party (sad, but
daughter(s) aren't always right ?? true).
The subject of birthday celebrations is a good one,
"The baby of the family" though. I would be very interested in how other offices
handle them. Perhaps Corridors will consider doing an article
Dear Baby, on the subject in a future issue.
You will always be the youngest. Your sisters have
an image of you, just as you have of them. To our families, — Danielle
we will always be that person we were while growing up.
This does not mean that we can't be mature about it.
Name - calling is nonsense. You will be treated as Dear Lady,
maturely as you act. As long as you continue to assume the In today's fast -paced society, it is very easy to
role as the "baby ", you will be treated that way. overlook a birthday or other important occasions.
Don't stoop to the level they are challenging you to. I do like your radical idea, however, many people are
You aren't a little kid any more, so don't act like it. too shy to take this approach.
In conflict, it is always best to walk away before Instead, have an individual in your office document
things get heated. Who is right and who is wrong does not everyone's birthday and write them on a calendar. (NOTE: A
matter. For the most part, we're all a little bit right, and a little person does not have to reveal their birthday to anyone.
bit wrong. Sensitive subject to some). That way you can be reminded
If your family is too tense to be around, stay away. ahead of time as to when to celebrate or at least wish a happy
After all, you're not dependent on them any more. They don't birthday.
have influence over your identity. Only you do. Good luck and stay radical (it keeps people on their
toes).
Danielle — Dan
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Dear Baby, 44 1J©'2"A3B1...30 LTC) 91 S
It sounds as if your sister(s) need to mature a bit.
Being the youngest certainly isn't your fault, nor is the manner .To g et something done a committee should consist of
in which your parents treat you.
no rnore than three people, two of whom are absent. "
Don't get frustrated about this situation. Instead act ROBERT COPELAND
like the oldest and be more mature than the rest.
If you are as frustrated as you sound, make an Know ] a d gained learning b
attempt to alleviate the situation. Discuss the problems with ge is gaine b y earning ; trust b doubt skill b y
your sisters and try to decipher if they are actually upset or practice and love b love.
just joking with you. — THOMAS SZASZ
Family is forever. Problems with family should be
addressed and resolved so that they don't leave long lasting `I knew I was an unwanted bab when I saw m bath to
effects. Good Luck. were a toaster and a radio."
JOAN RIVERS
— Dan
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TENTH ANNUAL TOMPKINS COUNTY
25 -YEAR CLUB DINNER
The Tompkins County Board of Representatives cordially invites you to join
them in honoring this year's inductees into the Tompkins County 25 -Year Club at a
dinner to be held at the Ramada Inn, 2310 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, New
York on May 18, 2000. There will be a social hour from 5:30 until 6:30 and a
buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Reservations, including payment of $15.00 per person,
must be received by May 5, 2000. There is no charge to 25 -Year Club members
and their guest.
This year's new inductees are:
Sherry L. Carmon- Social Services Cheryl Ann Nelson - Public Works
Peter Coats-. Health Dept. Jeffrey E. Norman - Sheriff's Dept.
Patricia S. Eth- Social Services Ann S. Rider - Social Services
Donna D. Evershed- Health Dept. Gary F. Shippos -.Sheriff's Dept.
Harold J. Herman' Probation Dept. Gary M. Teeter - Sheriff's Dept.
Robert J.Hillick --Adminstration Michael P. Totman -Fire & Disaster
I will attend the 25 -Year Club Dinner on Thursday, May 18 , 2000
Number Attending: Amount Enclosed:
Name:
Contact Number:
Department:
Name of Guest:
Please make checks payable to TOMPKINS COUNTY and send to Tompkins County Personnel Department,
125 East Court Street Ithaca, New York 14850.
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k degrees F. during the day (best conditions). Every day, the
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• p 11,E r bucket, pouring that bucket into a temporary holding tank on
'',,,,,I , t ,;`' V I VY "'§ the back of a pickup truck, and transporting the days gathered
' .; = � It� sap to the holding tank at the Sugar House. The sap is then
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~° -.i c t'` - $ ,',0 E sap, which starts out at 2% sugar from the tree, is boiled
I Jpf g almost to a temperature of 219 degrees F (7 degrees higher
than the boiling point of water). Then, bucket by bucket
,.. transferred to a "finishing" pan, through a filter, where the
final product, which is 66% sugar, is made by boiling the sap
to a final temperature of 219 degrees F. The syrup is poured
Tapped tree in Slaterville, NY through a filter one last time before being placed in containers
Spring has sprung for consumption and sale. It takes approximately 45 gallons
Trees have been tapped of sap to make one gallon of syrup.
Syrup has been made
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Maple sugaring is finished g
And buckets have been taken away
From trees that are budding i
To make shade for a summer day. $ �
From President's Day (February 21, 2000) until about March
24, 2000, the local people who provide us with our pure maple
syrup were very busy. In that time, I had the privilege of
following two of them around to see exactly how sap from a
maple tree becomes maple syrup. What a wonderful
experience. The Sugar House, Yaple Rd Town of Caroline
Frank Yaple and Lenny Pogorzala run Maple Yaple in the
Town of Caroline and they tap approximately 200 trees in a Some more interesting facts about maple syrup and sugaring
five mile radius from their Sugar House on Yaple Road. They (partially obtained from www.mi- maplesyrup.com):
begin tapping trees on President's Day every year and are
• New York State is #2 in maple syrup production.
Vermont is #1.
usually done making syrup by April Fool's Day. This year
• Maple syrup production is the oldest agricultural
was no exception. enterprise in the United States.
In a nutshell, making maple syrup sounds so easy... • The origins of maple syrup are really not known. Maple
Step 1: Tap the trees syrup was being produced from maple trees before
Step 2: Gather the sap recorded history. There are a couple Indian legends about
Step 3: Boil the sap until it is syrup it on the above named web site. Check them out, they are
Step 4: Pour the syrup in a container for storage. really good.
• Maple trees from 10 inches to 1 foot in diameter are
When, in actuality, it isn't an easy task.... appropriate for tapping (Frank taps trees from 1' to 4' in
diameter).
There are two common types of maple trees that are tapped for • Each tap will provide enough sap to produce approxi-
their sap. The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) and the black mately 1/2 to 3/4 gallon of syrup per year.
maple (Acer nigrum) are the "best" trees for maple syrup. • Other products that are made from maple sap include:
Frank and Lenny tap sugar maple trees in Tompkins County. D Maple sugar
To tap the trees, Frank uses a special drill called a tapping drill > Maple sugar candy
with a 1/2" to 9/16" drill bit and drills a hole in the tree at least ➢ Maple cream
three feet from the ground and not within 6" above or below ➢ Maple butter
last year's tap hole. He then inserts the tap and hangs a bucket
on the tap to collect the sap. For the sap to run, the Pictures taken by Liz Croop, Mental Health. Article Written
temperature outside must freeze at night and rise above 40 by: Katy Prince, Public Health Department.
Has anyone in your family ever been ..: ,, ' 4 injured or had surgery and needed blood? The blood that
they were given came from donors. The American Red Cross needs your donation of blood too. Here's your
chance to give back to your family, friends, and neighbors.
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TOMPKINS COUNTY EMPLOYEE SPONSORED
Biggs A, July 31s 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
and
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Human Services Building, August l0 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
You can help by participating in 1 or more of the following activities:
Join the Recruitment Team
At least 1 person from each County Office Building will lead the campaign and promote participation.
This person (or people) will sign donors up and remind donors the day before their appointment. The
most common reason people report for not donating blood is that nobody asked them!
Work for an Hour at the Blood Drive
We'll need volunteers to work in 1 hour shifts to either help register donors or be the '`
"Canteen" person - that's the person who hands out cookies and juice to those who have just
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donated blood.
Donate Your Blood �` ' ")'
Take an hour off from work to help your community. A donation of one unit of blood
equals a little less than a pint. The body replaces the fluid donated within 24 hours. Red
cells are replaced in about six weeks. An individual may donate a unit of whole blood _ '
every 56 days (eight weeks).
If we all pull together and give a little, we can make this a huge success. If you are interested in helping out, please call
Jackie Kippola at 274 -5548 or e-mail me at jkippola (a,einstein.tompkins- co.org.
Stay tuned for more information in future Corridors issues.
•
American Red Cross Heart Related Refer to Collection Manager /designee
Blood Services Chest Pain
New York - Penn Region Hepatitis Refer to Collection Manager /designee
Hives Accept - unless hives are in antecubital area
RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES (both arms) or if hives are severe
GENERAL INFORMATION Human Bite Accept - if 12 months from date of occurrence
Hyperthyroidism Accept - unless currently being treated with
The following guidelines will be used by Donor Services Collection radioisotopes
recruitment, telerecruitment and Apheresis recruitment /scheduling Kidney Dialysis Not acceptable
staff. Additionally, this guideline may be provided to Chapter Lyme Disease Chronic - indefinite deferral - refer donor to
representatives. your Supervisor
NOTE: Refer all information or information not included on this list to a Acute - Accept if symptom free and no
Collections Program Manager /designee or Apheresis Team medication has been taken for the condition in
Supervisor /designee. last year
Age Must be at least 17 years of age. If donor is 76 Menstruation Accept
years old or older, the donor must meet all donor Mononucleosis Refer donor to your supervisor
acceptability criteria to be eligible to donate (Mono)
AIDS Can NOT donate if donor has any of the Multiple Sclerosis Indefinite Deferral - refer donor to your
following: 1- positive test for HIV; 2- participation Supervisor
in high risk sexual behavior; 3 -IV drug abuse; 4- Needlestick Accept - if 12 months from date of occurrence
received money or drugs for sex; 5 -born in or Parkinson's Disease Accept - if donor can control movements
lived in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Poison Ivy Accept - if antecubital area is clear
Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Niger or Nigeria Pregnancy Accept - if 6 weeks after full term delivery. No
since 1977; had sex with anyone in these areas; or restriction after miscarriage or abortion in first
received a blood transfusion in any of these areas or second trimester.
Allergies Accept - if under control Defer - if suspected or known pregnancy
Blood Transfusions Accept - if 12 months after receiving blood /blood Prostatitis Accept - when recovered (non- cancerous)
products unless autogeneic (self- donated) blood (inflammation of
product the Prostate)
Body Piercing Accept - if sterile procedure used Rheumatic Fever Accept - if symptom free and meets criteria for
Defer - 12 months from date of piercing if non- valvular heart disease. Question donor if he /she
sterile procedure used has valvular heart disease - if "no ", donor is
Bone Fractures Accept - if the antecubital area is accessible acceptable; if "yes" - refer to Collection
Cancer Accept - Basal and Squamous cell (skin) CA, when Manager /designee
excised and healed Sexually Accept - if 12 months after last dosage of
Most other cancers not requiring chemotherapy Transmitted medication for syphilis or gonorrhea
are acceptable after a minimum of 5 years have Diseases
elapsed (and no recurrence) Shingles Accept
Chronic Fatigue Accept - if illness is inactive Sore Throat, Temporary deferral - acceptable when symptom -
Syndrome Fever free. Refer to Medication job aid if on antibiotics
Colds Accept - if free of acute symptoms (fever, sore Surgery Accept if: 1- Sutures are dissolved or removed; 2-
throat, productive cough) and not on prescription Wound is healed; 3 -donor has resumed normal
medication for infection activity and feels well; 4 -no blood transfusion; 5-
Cold Sores Accept underlying illness does not disqualify donor; 6-
Convulsions Accept - if seizure free for 3 months procedure was not a bone marrow transplant
Creutzfeldt -Jakob Indefinite deferral - refer donor to your Sutures Accept - minor sutured lacerations after 2 days
Disease (CM) Supervisor with no signs or symptoms of infection
New Variant Indefinite deferral - refer donor to the Tattoo Accept - if 12 months from date of tattoo
Creutzfeldt -Jacob supervisor if visited or lived in the United Transfusion Accept - if 12 months from date of (Homologous)
Disease (nvCJD) Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland transfusion
Wales, Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands) for 6 Accept - if autogeneic (self donated) transfusion
months or more during 1980 -1996 Travel in past 12 Accept - Western Europe, Caribbean (except
Accept - if lived or visited for less than 6 months months Haiti) - Refer all other travel to Collection
Crohn's Disease Accept - if afebrile (no fever), symptom free on Manager /designee
day of donation AND not on steroids 12 month deferral for travel (such as a
Dental Work Accept - if 3 days after oral surgery, all other connecting flight or cruise ship port visit) to
dental work is acceptable malarial areas during daylight and nighttime hours
Diabetes Accept - if controlled by oral medication, diet, or - Refer to Collections Manager /designee
on same dosage of insulin for 2 weeks Tuberculosis Temporary deferral until fully recovered from
Grave's Disease Accept acute disease and course of therapy has been
Gout Accept completed
Heart Attack or Accept after 6 months if: 1 -No restrictions on Ulcers Accept - if symptom free
Myocardial physical activities; 2- Symptom free; 3 -No Weight 110 lbs. or more (Note: Upper weight limits are
Infarction (MI) medications for heart disease determined by the weight limit of the bed)
Well, you know, we're saddled with this nutball who's a Wggg1� lI��JJ ,' ( U SINGING �,.tpW q?
wannabe editor, and we try to keep him down in the basement 1I�ti''YY d �JV� v 1
chained to the furnace, but every so often he gets loose and � ,��'- :
runs amok and wreaks havoc and unless lightning strikes him ,., ` . ,r
there really isn't anything we can do about it so here you are: , :' ,I.;,". In the Good Col' Days
Adapted by Bill Chapp
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COMPUTERs were something you saw on Tv - '14 ri
Or in sci -fi movies of note
And WINDOWs were something you needed to clean y
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Then MEG was the name of a girlfriend of mine ;' :A
And a JIG was a tune 6/8 timed t
And so that you'll know and can make it a go `
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APPLICATIONS were mostly how folks got their jobs k '
And a PROGRAM was broadcast, you know
A CURSOR was not a respectable man �� -; 1 ` . * I
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And a KEYBOARD meant the piano Dr. Annett Brink receives a singing telegram at her
A COMPRESS was something you put on a wound March 31 going away party. The folks at Mental Health
Not something you did to a FILE wish her well on her new venture.
And if you UNZIPPED anything publicly
You'd wind up in jail for a while
A LOGON meant adding more wood to the fire 1
HARD DRIVES meant long trips on bad roads Snack Attack
A MOUSE PAD was where all the hippie mice lived
And BACKUPs would flush the commodes
�� Put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a waffle and cover with
maple syrup. YUM.
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,T ➢ Do you have a favorite snack?
➢ Do you have to send snacks to school with your children
for their snack day to share with the class?
A CUT's what you made with a sharp pocket knife ➢ Do you ever get cravings for something special?
And PASTE'S what you did with some glue Well, now is your chance to share your ideas. Please send
A wEB's what a spider would weave for its home your favorite snack ideas interdepartmental mail to Judy
And a VIRUS, well...that meant the flu Tynyk or (gitchygumma @juno.com).
I guess I'll just stick to my paper and pen P.S. Samples ALWAYS appreciated. Please send enough for
And the memories all in my head 10 people to Iretta Ellis, ITS by the second Tuesday of the
Though no one's been killed in a computer crash month.
Let that worry be 13111 Gates' dread
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Violets are purple,
w 11 7 Sugar is sweet
{1/4C `- And so is Maple Syrplel
* GIGA- is pronounced "jig'uh." Look it up.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT excess of $1.5 million to various non - profit
NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT organizations. In the Ithaca area, the Foundation
by Sue Robinson, Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator has supported the Tompkins Cortland Community
College Nursing Program, the Rachael Thaler
I was in Washington, DC recently to meet with our Concert Series at Ithaca College, and initial support
senators and congressman to advocate for the of the Special Children's Center. The Tompkins
reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act County Public Library has been an area of special
(VAWA) which is due to expire on October 1, 2000. interest to the Thaler /Howell Foundation.
VAWA '94 has created programs that have impacted Programs such as Books -on -Tape, Large Print
the lives of millions of women. collection and children's books have received
funding in the past. Manley H. Thaler has been the
These programs have bolstered the prosecution of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence since the Foundation's inception.
cases; increased services for victims by funding
shelters and sexual assault crisis centers; increased The grant boosts the Library's fundraising
resources for law enforcement and prosecutors and campaign total raised to date to $750,000. Borg
created a national Domestic Violence Hotline. Warner Corporation also gave a $200,000 corp-
Tompkins County has benefited greatly from grants orate gift in February. The Library's fundraising
received as a result of this legislation, as have many goal is $1 million.
towns and counties throughout the country.
Monies raised in the campaign will provide
Although all three of the Ithaca congressmen are co- increased programming for children and seniors,
sponsors of the legislation and very supportive, improved technology and an increase in the
they need to hear from us about how important we Library's collection including books, tapes, books
think the VAWA is. If you would be willing to write on tape, and instructional and recreational videos.
to Senator Moynihan, Senator Schumer, and /or The slogan of the campaign is "wisdom is
your local congressman (for many of us that is priceless, but access is not."
Representative Hinchey), I have a sample letter and
a couple of pages of key talking points and Individuals wishing to make a donation should
reauthorization needs to assist you. contact Elayne Nicholas at 272 -4557. Naming
opportunities are still available.
Please contact me in whatever way is easiest for
you - e -mail, interoffice mail, or telephone - and I
will send you all the information you need to write Proverbs for a New Millenium
your own letter. If I can answer any questions for
you, please call me at 274 - 5455. Y Home is where you hang your ®.
The e -mail of the species is more deadly than the mail.
Y A journey of a thousand sites begins with a single click.
Library Receives You can't teach a new mouse old clicks.
$200,000 Grant % Great groups from little icons grow.
• Speak softly and carry a cellular phone.
The Tompkins County Public Library has received Y In some places, C:\ is the root of all directories.
a $200,000 grant from the Thaler /Howell Foundation - Oh, what a tangled website we weave when first we
for the acquisition of children's books and practice.
children's media. The grant will also provide y Pentium wise, pen and paper foolish.
support for visits from children's authors. y The modem is the message.
Library Director Janet Steiner said that the grant is Too many clicks spoil the browse.
a perfect match between the library's priorities and • The geek shall inherit the earth.
the Thaler /Howell Foundation's goals. Our new y There's no place like http: / /www.home.com
Y Don't byte off more than you can view.
library is designed to greatly increase our capacity • Fax is stranger than fiction.
to serve children. This gift will ensure that the
children of our community will have many What boots up must come down.
beautiful books to read and treasure." Windows will never cease.
• Virtual reality is its own reward.
The Thaler /Howell Foundation was founded in y Modulation in all things.
Ithaca in 1978 by an initial gift from Eric and Jesse : - Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him
Howell, long time residents of Ithaca. To date the to use the Net and he won't bother you for weeks.
Thaler /Howell Foundation has made grants in
Upcoming trips and events sponsored by the
';,;; Vending Committee Recreation Subcommittee:
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Niagara Falls, Canada & Marineland
When: Saturday, July 8th
Cost: $10 /pp bus transportation to Niagara Falls specifically
for sightseeing /Casino Niagara
S20 /pp bus transportation to Niagara Falls
and admission to Marineland
(For anyone going to Marineland, there will be time later in the day
for sightseeing /Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls)
"Dames at Sea" at the Hangar Theatre
When: Friday, July 14 8:00 P.M.
Cost: $15 /pp center seating
Limited number of seats so make your reservations ASAP!
New York Mets Baseball
Vs. St. Louis Cardinals with Mark McGuire
When: Saturday, July 29th
Cost: $60 /pp
Includes bus transportation and ticket to ball game
Limited number of seats available so call to reserve your seat!
Six Flags Darian Lake
When: Saturday, August 19th
Cost: $15 /pp
Includes bus transportation and admission to park
Fall Shopping Excursion
Location to be determined
When: Saturday, November 4th
Cost: To be determined by destination
Call or e-mail us if you have any ideas or preferences
For more information call or e-mail:
Pete Coats — 274 -6688 (pcoats @ tompkins- co.org) or
Patty Stamm — 274 -6674 (pstamm @tompkins - co.org)
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The Tompkins County Office for the Aging's Annual Luncheon
Celebrating our 25 anniversary
Honoring 25 Outstanding Senior Citizen Volunteers
Music & Entertainment Provided
Monday, May 22., 2000 1200 pm
Ramada Inn
Contact Lisa Holmes to purchase tickets 274 -5400
by Friday, May 12
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March, 27, 2000
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CLASSIFIEDS 1789
The Cayuga Indians surrendered to the state.
1790's
First grain mill is built on Cascadilla Creek by Jacob Yaple, one of (
For Sale: ( the first settlers.
5 acres located in Lapeer (near Marathon) - cleared,
beautiful view, perfect for building, mobile home zoned.
Asking $12,000 -Call 607- 756 -6875, leave message.
Black Matte bunk bed w /single mattress on top, Futon ` giriwr r7[o1v 3FUE"1•I3FtM3:
on bottom - $150 - call Iretta at 844 -3420 nights or
If you no longer wisb to receive Corridors, please notify
weekends. Y 9 P y
as at the address listed on tills page.
1978 Rally 20 ft. boat - I /O, open bow with 305 Chevy
eng. - $3,800- call Iretta at 844 -3420 nights or weekends. DEADLINE: 1st TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Brand new /never been opened: Titanic on DVD - $10; Articles to be considered for the June 1st issue, must
Cannon BJC -1000 color printer w /cable - featuring be received by noon on Tuesday, May 2" Submit
American Greetings CreataCard SE and IBM Crayola articles via e-mail as an attachment or on disk in any
Print Factory software - $30 - call Judy at 564 -9244 file format that is readable by Word for Windows '95.
nights or weekends. Send disk and hard copy to County Corridors c/o Judy
Tynyk, Weights & Measures, 125 East Court Street,
EIectric cart for elderly or handicapped. Ithaca, NY 14850. Please include a contact number in
Indoor /outdoor, 25 -mile range, built -in battery charger, case questions arise.
deluxe, great features, excellent condition - $950 - call CLASSIFIEDS
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Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County
1991 Subaru Wagon (white). Automatic, All -wheel employees, retirees and their immediate families. Ads may
drive, good condition - $1,995 negotiable. /For more be for any purpose, however personal ads will not be
information call Rich at 277-8158. accepted. No County addresses or telephone numbers
may be listed in your ad, however we do need your full
Services: name and County telephone number submitted with the
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Zart Computer Services - for all of your computer
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Articles and opinion pieces for County Corridors are selected by
Wedding Photography Dunn Rite. High quality matte the Editorial Board based on their interest to Tompkins County
albums. Videography. Affordably priced. Call 594 - 3387 employees and retirees. They do not necessarily express the
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Tynyk Originals at 564-9244 evenings or weekends for a materials.
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Ask about the Fleece Cuddle Wrap for babies. Now Bill Chopp Department of social Services
Sharon Cooper Sheriff's Department
accepting MasterCard and Visa. Liz Croop Department of Mental Health
Iretta Ellis Information Technology Services
Massage for relaxation or as a therapeutic response to a Michelle Pottorff Board of Representatives
chronic problem. Can be flexible benefits reimbursable. Katy Prince Health Department
Call Richard Reed at 844 Vickie Wagner (Artist) Department of Assessment
Judy Tynyk (Chair /Editor) Dept. of Weights & Measures
Donna Deputron (Distribution Coordinator) Bldgs. 6 Grnds.