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BIG BASH AT BIGGS B ATTENTION
GRANDPARENTS!
Coming your way.... In honor of Grandparents Day on Sep-
tember 8,1991, we would like to have a page
in this newsletter devoted to all those
grandchildren you love so much. Send a
The fourth annual County picnic has been scheduled! clear photograph (colororblackandwhite),
and please include their name and age. Send
your photos inter- office mail to Purchasing
DATE: Thursday, September 5, 1991 and Central Services, c/o County Corridors.
TIME: 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Or via US mail - Tompkins County Purchas-
WHERE: Biggs Complex - north of Biggs B ing and Central Services, c/o County Cor-
ridors, 301 Harris B. Dates Dr. Ithaca, NY
Due to the time of day, a delectable forger food menu will be served including pizza, 14850. All pictures must be received by
chips & dips, raw veggies, hot meatballs, cheeses & crackers, fruits, cocktail wieners, and AUGUST 12, 1991. Please include your
a variety of sodas and juices. It's also anticipated that employees with five, ten, fifteen, name and department (or address) so all
and twenty years of service will be recognized with an award during this annual event. photos can be returned to you.
Look for registration forms with your July 25th paycheck. So send those photos in now and start
bragging about the kids we love to brag
about most!
' * " " i . ANNOUNCING THE
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. ,:� s 4 STROKE SUPPORT
CLUB
a """ This newly formed group is open to stroke
w „. ffi .: ` survivors, their caregivers, and/or close so ' friends or family. Meetings occur on the
* "° second Wednesday of each month at the
1
y Finger Lakes Independence Center, 609
West Clinton Street, Ithaca, from 7:00 to 8:30
;s`" ` p.m. Possible topics for future meetings in-
' elude financial concerns and gaining equip -
: -" " ment to maximize independence at home.
Plans are in the works for inviting
speakers to the meeting, having a picnic on
August 14 (location to be announced), as
A scene from the 1990 Tompkins County Picnic. A good time was had by all. well as other activities. For more informs
This year should be even better! lion, individuals may contact Molly Brennan,
Division Director of the American Heart
Association Office, at 273 -7550.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S State budget agreement include $168,500
REPORT
from the Handicapped Children's ca
Spe
tion Program (primarily through Speci
Children's Center), $72,000 from hi
way/bridge aid, $68,000 from the Heal
By Scott Heyman - County Administrator Department, $43,000 from the Probation
employees at all levels and locations are able Department, S29,000 from the Youth
EMPLOYEE SURVEY FOLLOW -UP to be considered and to have a major impact. Bureau, and only S18,000 from the Social
Services Department's Title XX services
Elections of Employee Council repre- Department heads began a discussion of
sentatives are currently underway. The how to develop a more comprehensive where much deeper cuts had been
Council will be an advisory board on County management training program at their July
cent of the 1991 property tax levy Combined
employment. If it is successful, it will guaran- 19, 1991 meeting. This also is in response to with estimated increases of $622,000 for the
tee that decisions affecting the work life of feedback on the recruitment and retention pay equity/reclassification project, $683,000
employees won't be made until a broad- survey. This will be a major change effort; for negotiated salary /fringe increases,
based, representative group of employees widespread feedback will be sought once a $500,000 for increased public assistance
(who themselves maintain open com- plan has been drafted. caseloads, the loss of $73,000 from rental of
munications with their co- workers) has the Lastly, County departments are in the jail cells to other counties, and the reduction
chance to review them and have an impact process of developing mission statements of community college costs of $161,000 due
on them. and strategic plans to carry out their inns- to heavy enrollments (which reduce per -stu-
The Council will only be effective if com- lions. These will be presented for County dent costs) and a shift in enrollments toward
mitted people agree to serve. I intend to Board committee review this summer. I will Cortland County, the county finds itself
work directly with the Council to marshal be working with department heads on their facing a built-in tax levy increase in 1992 of
the resources needed to make Tompkins development and will be encouraging $115,500, or 153 percent of 1991's total.
County a more open, responsive place to employee involvement. We will have our work cut out for us, but
work. A place where everyone agrees with NEW YORK AND the State's actions were much less severe
each decision? Not likely. But a cooperative TOMPKINS COUNTY BUDGET than feared.
venture, built on mutual respect and prob- The County's estimated State revenue
lem- solving. A place where the views of losses as a result of the at- long -last final
DAYCARE HAPPENINGS Daycare s C ntter once k again run ning
summ camp for school -age children, witli
the kids participating in a wide variety of
... activities. Taught by Brenda Norfleet, a
former Toddler teacher, the kids spend
-. VII ' ' their days both at the Center and on count -
(41,‘ less field trips around the comunity.
Early July was a very bust m time for the
# "Schoolers ". Besides attending the "Tin
Can Fantasy Factory" at Stewart Park on
Wednesday and the "Journey to the Center
N of the Schnozz" at the Hangar Theatre on
t - Thursday they also went to swimming les-
40 e , sons every day at the YMCA! We have our
own group of "Polliwogs"; you should see
t... them go!
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In addition the kids built enormous
Nom bridges with toothpicks and green peas. This
4 s` was a project rovided b the Science n-
� provided by ce Ce
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ter along with many others with which the
kids have been experimenting. Then it's out
' . `, "` to the blueberry fields and into the kitchen
' .g� to try their hand at baking pies.
The rest of the Center has been busy as
-. -- °' well. We've had several field trips for all the
14,*t " "°`- 1 kids - to the parks, the commons, and to
x Linna Dolph's horse farm. We've been
` 'z- watching the County's building a
z` Grounds crew put in our new playground
equipment. They've done a wonderful job,
Pictured here are Brian Lamb, Steve Lamb and Dillon Barbeito at the Green Heron and we've offered to thank them with some
Horse Farm. This was a field trip the Waddlers really enjoyed. of those blueberry pies! So far it's been a
Article and photo submitted by FeFe Barno - Rossi - Director, TEDC great summer and we're looking forward to
, August.
COUNTY CORRIDORS
Articles and opinion pieces for County
• are selected by the volunteer
A , . m editorial board based on their interest to
Tompkins County employees and retirees.
, 1t Material is solicited from current
Fi
• _ ,
employees, retirees and others.
� County Corridors is published by County
* i r r+ Central Services using "desktop publish
` g y (( ing" typography and layout.
� f , Material for publication is selected by the
�' ` ,; ° °� ' editorial board which reserves the right to iii : R .� _•, *" edit any submissions. The editorial board
is made up of Karen Barry, Bill Chapp,
Sharon Cooper, Iretta Ellis, Jeanne
Frandsen, Scott Heyman, Louise Mc-
r gl, Ewen, Joyce Musson, Marilyn Strassberg,
and Judy Tynyk.
Thelma Jones of the Tompkins County Office for the Aging Advisory Committee Correspondence may be sent through
presents awards to two Tompkins County seniors. Lila B. Sheppard, seated next to Ms. County inter- office mail to:
Jones, received an award for outstanding contributions by a Tompkins County senior County Corridors
citizen. C. Arthur Bralton, seated on the right side of the photo, received an award for c/o Purchasing & Central Services
being the Tompkins County Senior Citizen of the Year. These awards were presented or via Us Mail to:
at the Office for the Aging's Annual Luncheon Meeting at the Coddington Restaurant Newsletter C/O Purchasing & Central
on May 20, 1991. Services
Photo and caption by Marilyn Strassberg - COFA 301 Harris B. Dates Dr.
Ithaca, N.Y. 14850
/ TOMPKINS EMPLOYEES
NIOTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Qa)C]a
NEW! LOWER NEW CAR RATES! Building? Remodeling? Keep records of
agreements with contractors, names of
Come to the credit union first for your new car loan - people involved, payments made, etc. in The
compare before you sign. Home Builder's and Remodeler's Diary.
$20,000 maximum loan - 100% financing $19.95 + tax. Call L. Pfann at 273-1949
JULY 15 - OCTOBER 15, 1991 MUST SELL, building new home - 1985
Winnebago Leshero, 20 ft., self - contained,
36 months 8.8% bath w /shower, sleeps 4 adults, complete
0 gallery, economical gas engine (17mpg city,
48 months 9.8 /0 23mpg highway). Being shown on consign -
60 months 10.8% ment at Automotive Consultants, Elmira
Road.
Change your mind? If you have financed your new car through another
financial institution and wish you had financed it at Tompkins Employees FOR SALE: 1987 Dodge Omni, 4 door,
Federal Credit Union - there still might be time to change your mind. We will automatic with air, new engine. $3,750.00
now refinance a new car loan within 60 days of signing with another credit Call after 5:00 p.m. 387 -5288
union or bank. Stop in and pick up an application - we will be happy to answer
any questions. TYNYK ORIGINALS now available at
Plan ahead! You may have a new car (or any loan) pre- approved. Follow- NU -2 -U Store, 202 Taughannock Blvd.
ing approval we can hold your loan for up to 45 days until you find just what Store hours, Tuesday - Saturday, 10a.m. -
you are looking for. 6p.m. Don't be the last woman in your neigh -
ASK ABOUT OUR NEW RATES FOR USED CARS. borhood to own one.
REMEMBER American Express Travel Cheques. FOR SALE: Cadillac /Elderado 1984.
FREE FREE FREE FREE.... Excellent mechanical condition. $3000. -
Phone 257 -2571 after 6:00 p.m. or weekends,
ask for Harry.
YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT WITH MY CAREGIVERS'
CONTRACTS? RESOURCE CENTER
PUBLISHES UST OF •
Jackie Kippola of Budget & Finance wants you to send them to her. Jackie will be AVAILABLE MATERIALS
verifying insurance certificates, budget appropriations, and hold harmless language. With The Caregivers' Resource Center, at the
all pieces intact, contracts will leave her desk for County Attorney approval and chairman Office for the Aging, 309 North Tioga
of the Board signature. Once signed, one copy will be retained by Jackie, one copy will be Street, Ithaca, contains an ever - expanding
forwarded to the County Comptroller and the other copy(ies) will be returned to you. Call
Jackie at 274 -5545 if you have any questions. collection of informational materials for
family members and professionals involved
in the care of elderly persons. Currently, 94
books and brochures and 24 videos are
COMINGS AND GOINGS available on a variety of topics including
Alzheimer's disease, home health care,
coping strategies, financial/legal issues, and
Y _ nursing homes, among other. Books and
videos are available for a free two-week
loan. All other materials are free -of- charge.
CONGRATULATIONS... ✓ . _� � To obtain an up -to -date listing of all
materials available through the Caregivers'
to Esther Curran, retiring from the Sheriff's Department on July 31, after twelve years Resource Center, stop by the Office for the
of service. Enjoy your retirement, Esther, and thanks for a job well done. Aging or call 277 -0148.
to Michelle Westervelt (Highway Dept.) who was married Saturday, July 13th.
to Cathy Covert who was recently appointed to Clerk of the Board of Representatives.
to Karen Armstrong (DSS) who was married to James Ryan on Saturday, July 13th. May
you both have many happy years together.
to Judy Tynyk who was elected Education Chairman by the New York State Weights &
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Measures Association in June at their annual conference held in Lake Placid. Judy was also NUMBERS ARE
appointed to the Legislative Committee by the President of the Association. `y s` C H AN G I N G !
The Budget & Finance Office wishes to congratulate Jackie Kippola on her recent : fuei ..'
graduation with high honors from Tompkins Cortland Community College. Over the past
few years, the last two and half with this office, Jackie has managed to balance a full time Tompkins County Health Department will
job and part time academic schedule with energy and determination. She now holds an be switching to a new phone system with
Associates degree in Business Administration and has recently been inducted into the new numbers beginning WEDNESDAY,
Alpha Gamma Nu chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Phi Theta Kappa is the JULY 24th.
national honor society for junior and two-year colleges and membership is based on Listed below are the new numbers:
academic achievement. Well done, Jackie. We're very proud of you. Your enthusiasm,
ambition, and dedication will carry you to great success.. Environmental Health 274-6688
Your friends and co- workers, Healthy Heart Program 274 -6710
Kathy, Lisa, Lori, Cindie, and Liz A Long Term Care /EISEP 274 -6650
t Hecyded paper
Nursing Division:
Administration 274-6600
Clinics (Well Child) 274 -6616
FREE UNCLASSIFIEDS Prevention 274 -
Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County employees, retirees Satellite Office, Groton 898 -3376
and their immediate families. Ads may be for any purpose except no personal Physically Handicapped
ads will be accepted. No County addresses or telephone numbers may be listed Children's program 274 -6644
in the ads. Use this coupon to send your ad to Corridors c/o Central Services. Prenatal Care
Assistance Program (PCAP) 274 -6622
Public Health Administration 274 .
Vital Records 274 •.
WIC 274-6630
We are sorry for any inconvenience this
may cause.
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