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Volume 13 Number 7
COUNTY CLERK HONORED Community Support Services Donates
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urora Rubens Valenti, Tompkins County �� , ,
Clerk, w honored at the annual meeting € ° ° "
of the New York State Association of
County Clerks and received the COUNTY CLERK n Saturday, June 10, 2000 a Milky Way Dogwood Tree was
OF THE YEAR AWARD, as well as the ANNUAL dedicated in Newfield at the Town Hall in memory of Donald
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. These awards were Brown, the Supervisor who died in the late Spring of 1999.
voted upon by the 63 County Clerks in New York The Donators were the co- workers of Sandy Brown, wife of Donald,
State. Aurora was Recording Secretary of NYSACC who works at the Community Support Services Unit of the Mental I
for four years, served on the By -Laws Committee, Health Department. A special warm "thank you" is in order to the
and was President of the State Association in employees of CSS.
1999. It is very appropriate to have a tree planted at the Town Hall in
Aurora was elected Tompkins County Clerk in honor of Don Brown. Don, as Supervisor, had a goal of beautifying
the hamlet of Newfield. Don strived to initiate beautification of
1990 and was endorsed as the candidate of both
Newfield by working very hard to get the Tompkins County ISTEA
the Democratic and Republican parties in the 1994 Covered Bridge project finished to demonstrate his desire of having
and 1998 elections. She is a graduate of the Town of Newfield cooperate with Tompkins County to enhance
Immaculate Conception School, Ithaca High the Covered Bridge area. Don would want me to recognize Ward
School, and Rochester Business Institute. Hungertord of the Tompkins County Highway Department and
Andrea Whitney of Tompkins County Engineering who he worked
Prior to becoming Tompkins County Clerk, Aurora closely with to complete this project.
spent many happy years working as a legal
secretary, office manager, and as a paralegal It is my belief that the Newfield hamlet will continue to beautify
assistant. itself as Don initiated. My sincere thanks go to the Community
Support Services, Tompkins County Highway and Engineering.
(continued on page 2)
Congratulations, Aurora!
„7 '' LIGHTNING
MYTHS AND FACTS
County - ' From "The Red Cross Courier” published
_ by the Tompkins County Chapter of the
` American Red Cross
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Administrators, Issue No. 22, June 1, 2000
Report Myth: If it is not raining, then there is no danger from lightning.
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By Rick Erb occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall.
` Myth: The rubber soles of shoes or rubber tires on a car will
protect you from being struck by lightning.
Fact: Rubber -soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO
Congratulations to Aurora Valenti on her selection as protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a hard -
County Clerk of the Year by the New York County Clerks topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not
Association. I want you to know that this isn't the first touching metal. Although you may be injured if lightning strikes
time a co - worker of mine has received such an honor. your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than outside.
Yes, in Maine I was privileged to work with that state's
Town Clerk of the Year. Coincidence? As I said to Myth: People struck by lightning carry an electrical charge and
Aurora: maybe, maybe not. should not be touched.
Fact: Lightning- strike victims carry no electrical charge and
The time is approaching fast for the County Blood should be attended to immediately. Contact the Tompkins
Drives, to be held on July 31 at Biggs A (you didn't County Red Cross for information on CPR and first aid
really think we would sell it by then, did you ?) and classes.
August 10 at the Human Services Building. Did you
know a half -hour of your time can help four different Myth: 'Heat lightning' occurs after very hot summer days and
people? Here's how: A donated pint of blood is divided poses no threat.
into four parts, red blood cells that can treat anemia, Fact: What is referred to as 'heat lightning' is actually lightning
plasma which helps burn victims, platelets for cancer from a thunderstorm too far away for thunder to be heard.
patients, and cryoprecipitates (you can look it up, but However, the storm may be moving in your direction!
you better have a medical dictionary) to treat
hemophilia. When you are asked to give, remember ��� 7---..-- \
this is something that a monetary donation to the Red � /
Cross can't buy. In this world of synthetic substitutes, l / ze/ i . i / ,' , / ,,, , l i
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Back to the budget, see you next month.
Flash Floods #1 Weather - Related
Killer In The U. S.
1N (also from "The Red Cross Courier ")
Most flash flooding is caused by slow- moving
thunderstorms, thunderstorms repeatedly moving over
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floods occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive
�, /�tV IN rainfall. You will not always have a warning that these
deadly, sudden floods are coming. Most flood deaths are
due to 'flash floods'!
TREE (continued from front pate) How can a foot or two of water cost you your life? Water
This proves again 10 me that all departments in Tompkins County weighs 62.4 lbs. per cubic foot and typically flows
Government have compassion, dedication, and charity which downstream at 6 to 12 miles per hour. When a vehicle
demonstrates why Tompkins County is such a wonderful place in stalls in the water, the water's momentum is transferred
which to work and live. to the car. For each foot the water rises, 500 lbs. of
lateral force are applied to the car. But the biggest factor
My sincere sympathy and thanks to to Sandy Brown, a dedicated is buoyancy. For each foot the water rises up the side of
employee, a wonderful servant, and a sincere friend to me and the
Town of Newfield. God Bless you Sandy. the car, the car displaces 1500 lbs. weight. Two feet of
water will carry away most automobiles. If you come
(Note: Sandy Brown k pictured on the front page standing next 10 upon flood water, STOP! TURN AROUND AND GO
the tree which was donated.) ANOTHER WAY!
There's a possibility that your wife is either jealous of
the "figures" in these magazines or that you spend more time
reading and browsing than you do with her. In either case, be
I sure to listen CLOSELY to her concerns and discuss them with
allitlit her. I would even suggest asking your wife to actually READ
your Playboys. I think that she would find the articles (not the
pictorials) more interesting than she imagined.
Dear Danielle, Please let me know how things turn out.
Sometimes I'm tempted to lie about deadlines so that
people will get their reports to me more closely to on time. Can I -Dan
do that?
Tearing my hair out
Gohgratydatiohs to
Dear Tearing, Mr, am' Mrs Char /es gmither$
I do not think it's necessary to lie, or to consider your
thought dishonest in any way. Kathy M. West, Deputy County Administrator and Charles Smithers,
When you establish a schedule for a particular project, Emergency Services Dispatcher exchanged vows on Friday, June 30,
your due date must factor in enough lee -way so that you receive 2000 at the Trumbulls Corners Community Church.
your reports in time to complete your end of things without being
rushed. A deadline must include time for you to do your part.
It is unrealistic to think that everyone will turn things in
on time. Personal crisis, or illness can prevent this from
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happening. If the same people are late time after time, despite
your new built -in flexibility, you will have to confront that person
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to find out what the problem sending roblem is, or start sendin reminders a week . ffi
or more prior to the due date you have established. If this does Ir.; . •
not solve the problem, speak with your supervisor about possible
solutions or actions you might take. , `a"
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Dear Dan,
I'm not much for writing letters, but I got a question to �$
ask. I would ask Danielle too, but I already got my wife's
opinion and would like another man's opinion.
wife and I have been married for a while now and
she doesn't like it when I look at certain magazines and go on _
certain web sites. Like Playboy and such. I'd never do anything - ; -� -�
more than look, but my wife says it is childish and I shouldn't be r f 4 s
even looking. What do you think?
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I think that it's nice that your wife's opinion is the only " Y
female opinion that you're interested in. Because of this, I will ` /
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If it bothers your wife, why are you still doing it?
Danielle _
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I apologize for Danielle's blurb above. You had to be r „
expecting that.
In my opinion, there are tasteful magazines and web _ , I �
sites, and then, there are not -so- tasteful magazines and web sites.
I would consider Playboy a more tasteful magazine than the rest t `
(what man on earth doesn't envy Hugh Hefner).
� food <Drive
Remember to markyour calendar for July 31s1 and August 10th. These are the dates of
the Tompkins County Employee Sponsored Blood give. A recruitment team member from your
department or 6uilding will 6e contacting you directly to ask you to donate 6tood on one of
these dates. Blood is always in demand, 6ut the demand is particularly high in the summer
months so we need everyone that can to donate and help the Red Cross in supplying the needed
blood. (You, a family member, or a friend could 6e in a medical emergency situation that would
require blood Imagine how you would feet if there wasn't any avai(a6le from the Red Cross
because people didn't take the time to donate.
If you are unable to donate blood, 6ut you are willing to help, your services can be
utilized as a volunteer at the drives to register donors or hand out cookies and juice to those
that donate. Be sure to (et your recruitment team member know when they approach you that
you would be wilting to serve as a volunteer.
Your donation of 6lood or time will be greatly appreciated.!!!
Mood Drive Information:
Monday, July 31st - BiggsA (enter through the 1st floor 6ackjOC entrance) - 9:00
A�rr -2:001
Thursday, August 10th - ffuman Services Building (1st floor Beverly Livesay
Conference Room) - 9:00 ,414 - 2:00 Pill
Chickenpox Poster Contest
By: Katy Prince, I lealth Department
In June the Tompkins County Health Department entered a poster contest with five
other New York State counties sponsored by the drug company, MERCK. KeIIy
Nickerson (pictured at the left) got help from the Seven Lakes Brownie Troop 614
and Ariel Mohler, daughter of Carol Mohler from the Health Department. The
posters were displayed at local retailers such as: Wegman's and the Dryden Food
Mart, and at the Health Department. The poster (seen on the next page) tied
I— Chenango County for first place in the contest. Congratulations to the Health
Department!
CHICKENPDX GAZETTE,
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Chickenpox is not fun! They itch a varicella.
lot. I had chickenpox when I was 1
small. If you don't want to get , *Chickenpox is spread from person
chickenpox, get your shots!" to person through air or by fluid
Leah, age 6 , ,`- , --.. ' I (from the blisters).
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"I had chickenpox when I was two. *It causes an itchy rash, fever and
One sore got infected. It was on "No more chickenpox! When I tiredness.
my jaw. I had to go to the hospital got my chickenpox, I thought
and have the doctor fix it. It left a cool! But then it started itching *It can lead to severe skin infection,
scar. I itched for two weeks! like crazy. I itched and itched scars, pneumonia, brain damage, or
Thank goodness I had them when I and itched. Then my Mom said death.
was young. It's worse for adults." "Don't scratch!" I had to hold
Courtney, age 8 myself back to keep from
itching. Mama gave me a
"The chickenpox was not fun and oatmeal bath, but it still itched!
they itched a lot. I had the I'm sure you don't want to go
chickenpox when I was three. through this!"
Everyone should get the Ariel, age 9 .
chickenpox shot."
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the chickenpox. I had the shot.
Thank you Mom and Dad!" *12,000 people are hospitalized
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Tabitha, age 9 each year and 100 people will die
as a result of the chickenpox.
1' How Can You
*The Tompkins County Health
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Chickenpox? chickenpox vaccinations to
Which One Was Vaccinated? children 12months -18 years. For
Four ended up getting the more info call: 274 -6616.
chickenpox. The only way to Special Thanks To: Seven Lakes
(Answer: The girl in the middle) Brownie Troop 614 and Ariel
prevent chickenpox is Mohler.
to get the Chickenpox Created By Kelly Nickerson and
The Tompkins County Health
(Varicella) Vaccine. Department
THERE'S NO DEPRESSION years and the stream just keeps on flowing. Compassion
lasts a lifetime around here.
IN THIS BUSINESS
By Rose Ann Taube, Community Support Services Every year because of hospital closings, budget cuts,
shortfalls, Iongfalls, windfalls, who knows, increasing
t ! " numbers of people are seeking mental health services.
4k ~ . Unfortunately, it's a constant concern. "There's no
e+' `' r depression in the mental health business."
i `" . And now I'll turn my attention to humor — let's talk about
that for a moment. I love our clients and look forward to
; being able to offer help to them. I find most to be
charming and rather interesting and to me, they're just
(.* ( folks. Who among us is not special in some way? I bet
" r , '' most of us are a little particular about something or other.
1 s , 4, Remember, there but for fortune go you or I.
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f 1 r , taught me is how precious a gift mental health is I thank
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fy' t ,_` ,,; my lucky stars when I see my children growing healthy
<. and strong — life is so fragile and our mental health is a gift
When someone suggested that I write an article about we often take for granted.
Community Support Services, I stopped to pause and think Most times, when those elevator doors open, it's
how I could precisely describe such an exciting and gangbusters! Some delightfully interesting and charismatic
fascinating place. A place that has been my home away person enters and our challenge begins. Do I love my job?
from home for seven years, and as busy as it is, is less You bet I do!
chaotic than my house with two teenagers and a big guy
in tow. KIDS THANK LYNN LEOPOLD
Oh well, let's see. ..The Crisis Center, especially on Friday FOR R S W C TOUR
afternoons. You'd think the week would be winding down,
and in most places it is — but not here. Every significantly Quite often Lynn Leopold, Recycling Coordinator for
mentally disabled person, whether resident or visitor, who Tompkins County, offers tours of the facility to local
is in town for the weekend and is desperate before Social children. Recently a class from the Northeast School
Services closing time, is our potential clientele. Mentally received one of the tours and showered Lynn with
disabled, perhaps homeless, out of medication, no money, many thank you letters. Here is a sample of some of
no luck — that's who pass through our doors seeking help. the many letters that she received.
We are often their last resource. And we're usually
effective. Dear Lynn,
Thank you for showing us the Recycling Center. I
Our effectiveness is in great part facilitated by Tom Fox, really liked the pencils you gave us because it was
our fearless leader, who administrates with tolerance and made out of denim jeans and o/d paper money.
sagacity and is in fact an idol of mine — he's the greatest. Sincerely, Alexis.
He has garnered, through many years, a staff who reflects Dear Lynn,
his kindness and compassion. A client is sacrosanct; how Thank you for showing us the Recycling Center. My
can I better describe it — the client is the reason we're favorite part was the small garbage can because it
here. The client is everything and as such, everything is was so small. I hope that one day in the future we will
done to help someone who needs assistance. a /ways recycle and that we will reduce forever.
But crisis response is only one aspect of our case
Sincere /y, Ca/eigh.
management services. Being representative payee for Dear Lynn,
many, helping to manage peoples' money is a large part of Thank you for showing us the Recycling Center.
our responsibilities. Housing, advocacy, counseling, the What Hiked was the loader pushing all the glass and
day -to -day needs being dealt with, that's some more of plastic. / just loved the loud sound. Sincerely,
what we do. Ebolutalese or 0.T.
I also want to mention the County Mental Health facility in If anyone is interested in touring the facility, please
general. I am no youngster, I've worked for plenty of years contact the Solid Waste division at 273 -6632 to make
and I have never been so completely impressed with a arrangements.
group of people who are genuinely concerned for our
Good job Lynn. Keep up the good work!
clients' needs. We're no dummies, we've been at this for
Medical Adult Day Program from windows to floors to doors. His attitude is "We can
Could You or Your Loved One get you whatever your want," and he finds ways to
make it happen. He indulges us our fantasies and gently
Benefit From This Service?
pulls us back to reality.
Does anyone in your family need help during the When we open the doors of the new library, Craig,
daytime with eating, showering, taking medication and Jeanne and Jim can take a lot of credit for its success.
getting around? If so, perhaps you could benefit from So to these three county employees — not library
the services of a Medical Adult Day Program. Currently, employees — we would like to say thank you for all the
a Medical Adult Day Program is not offered in Tompkins work that you have done on our behalf, and all the work
County, and the Office for the Aging and the Health that you will continue to do for us in the future.
Planning Council are assessing the need for such
services.
MERIT INCENTIVE AWARDS
Medical Adult Day Programs are typically run by a By Maryanne Banks, Department of Social Services
nursing home or hospital, and offer nursing supervision,
assistance taking medications, nutritionally tailored Tompkins County Department of Social Services
meals, planned therapeutic activities, and certified health received a $7,500 grant from the new York State
aides to help people with bathing, toileting and walking. Department of Family Assistance (NYSDFA) to use as
People can participate for either a half -day or a full day. Merit Incentive Awards. Youth enrolled in 7th through
Door to door transportation is usually provided for grade who demonstrated academic excellence,
participants. This type of program may supplement care academic improvement or performed community
provided by other family members, giving caregivers service since July 1, 1999, and were current recipients of
time to work or pursue other activities. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) were
lf, after having read this description, you feel that you or eligible. Tompkins County offered the program to youth
your loved one could utilize such a service if it were in receipt of TANF and Preventive Services. And, we
offered, please call the Office for the Aging at 274 received a waiver to offer it to these youth in 4 through
5490 to share your thoughts. 70th grades.
County Employees Honored Twenty -two youths were nominated by their
caseworkers and parents to receive awards. The
By Library At Library Staff nominations were reviewed and 16 were found to meet
Recognition Day June 21, 2000 the eligibility requirements of the program. Some youth
By Janet Steiner, Library Director who were nominated did not meet the specific eligibility
From time to time we get confused about whether we criteria of being current recipients of TANF and
are county employees or library employees. The answer Preventive Services.
is we are library employees! But also from time to time, The youths selected were awarded items including
we work with county employees who become so close to several computer packages, summer camp tuition,
us that we begin to think that they are actually library school supplies, family health club memberships, sports
employees? Our relationship with our colleagues at equipment, lessons, bicycles and more.
County Personnel, Information Technology Services and
Buildings and Grounds for example, is one of close Youths receiving the awards have shown academic
cooperation and support. excellence, academic improvement, and community
This year, everyone on the library staff had an service. Many of the youths have improved attendance
opportunity to work very closely with county engineering in school over the past year, and as a result, many have
staff, who have been managing the new library project. improved their grades significantly. One youth's
Without a doubt, Craig Hopkins, Jeanne Boodley and Jim dramatic improvement took her from failing most of her
Kazda have been the most amazing work team ever subjects to passing them all. Another youth has been
assembled in Tompkins County. And, without a doubt, involved in helping fellow classmates learn how to use
we are going to have the best facility in Tompkins public transportation and participating in other
County and the best library building because of their community service projects during the past year.
diligence, expertise, support, encouragement, and hard
work. Jeanne's work with the Stakeholders has been Through hard work and perseverance, other youths
stellar. Her understanding of the design of the new have become more connected with their academic life.
library exceeds that of most staff, and her ability to One student was recently placed on the academic Honor
solve many staff related concerns about their own Roll at his school due to his hard work and improved
space, makes her special. Craig Hopkins virtually lives in grades. Another student who also has improved grades
the construction trailer on -site and runs interference and attendance at school participated in a community
between the county and the contractors — and always art project. Yet another student became an advocate for
makes the right decision for the library. Jim Kazda's his peers in lobbying for an underage nightclub in the
engineering expertise ranges from solar panels to rugs, community.
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Circle your calendar for the
6th Annual Tompkins Employee Golf Tournament
Friday, September 8, 2000.
Paulette Neilsen would like to thank everyone for remembering
her during her continued illness.
: I would like to thank everyone who expressed their concern and
(4 1» - get -well wishes by sending cards, flowers and e-mails while I was
my • � �` "� in the hos itai and u on m return home. It is nice to know that I
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work with so many caring people who I also have the privilege of
THANK YOU calling friends.
I O I would like to say a special "Thank You" to Lisa Eaton who has
'kept it all together' in my absence. The department could not
�l have survived the personnel shortage if Lisa hadn't been so
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dedicated (I think sheer determination had a lot to do with it
® too!). Thank you Lisa for all that you have done.
Christine Brill, Purchasing
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Welcome to Louise Sills and Cecilia Vargas,
C hildren's Services.
I``L` ♦ Welcome back to Cheiegat Misiko and Ginn
IP 1,./ Newlin, Children's Services.
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This new feature in Corridors is dedicated to word ♦ Farewell to Bill Gahnz, Children's Services.
processing highlights, humor, quizzes and helpful tips
to help us cruise along the technology highway. Some ♦ Congratulations to Liz Croop, Mental Health, on
of the content /topics will be gleaned from OneOnOne the birth of her fifth great - grandchild, Dominick,
Computer Training Inc. If you are interested in born May 26, 2000.
submitting computer highlights, tips or humor, please
contact Diane Bradac.
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Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went
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stayed behind in the cotton fields and never
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8 A straight line DEADLINE: 1 TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
9 A horizontal orientation Articles to be considered for the August 24
10 To magnify issue, must be received by noon on Tuesday,
11 To overlap August 1S Submit articles via e-mail as an
12 To trim attachment or on disk in ay file format that is
13 To turn on / off readable by Word for Windows '95. Send disk
14 Vertical orientation and hard copy to County Corridors c/o Judy
Tynyk, Weights & Measures, 125 East Court
You can find the answers on the back page. Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. Please include a
No cheating! contact number in case questions arise.
CLASSIFIEDS 1798
Simeon DeWitt, a surveyor - general of the Continental Army
during the Revolutionary War, and later surveyor- general of the
state, arrives. He eventually acquires more than 2000 acres /
' around the southern end of Cayuga Lake, most of which now
For Sale: makes up the city of Ithaca.
Power Wheelchair - purchased in 1999 and used for
only four months. With battery charger and special
cushion sear. Purchased new for $5,600 - asking $2,000 - ,_
call David at 274 -5492. It's never to early to start thinking about Christmas. Call
Small white gas range w /oven - 20" x 25" - for cabin or Tynyk Originals at 564-9244 evenings or weekends for a
small apartment. Set for propane but can be adapted for unique gift or home decor item. Expecting a new arrival?
natural gas. Not new, but in very good condition - $50. Ask about the Fleece Cuddle Wrap for babies.
Call Sue at 272 -1099. Massage for relaxation or as a therapeutic response to a
chronic problem. Can be flexible benefits reimbursable.
Top - quality leather hiking boots - men's size 8 or Call Richard Reed at 844 -9327.
women's size 9 1/2 or 10. Galibier Vercours for heavy -
duty hiking -great for Adirondacks back country! Ex-
cellent condition - well cared for (sno sealed regularly) - DEADLINE IS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH!!!
less than 200 miles on them - $40. Call Sue at 272 -1099.
REI 2 person pup tent with waterproof floor and fly. CLASSIFIES
Not self standing - orange and tan - good condition, but Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County
not used in the last 10 years - may be a little musty - $30. employees, retirees and their immediate families. Ads may
Call Sue at 272 -1099. be for any purpose, however personal ads will not be
accepted. No County addresses or telephone numbers
1995 Spectrum 16 ft. pleasure/ fishing boat and trailer - may be listed in your ad, however we do need your full
40 HP Mercury motor. - steering console, trolling name and County telephone number submitted with the
motor, fish finder, rod storage, 13 gal. built -in fuel ad in case there are questions. Submit your ad to County
tank, many more features. Asking $7,500. I Iardly used. Corridors c/o Judy Tynyk, Weights & Measures, 125 East
Call Russ at 275 -0321. Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 via U5 or
interdepartmental mail or e-mail to: gitchygumma®juno.com
Spinet piano - 1976 Kimball - piano and bench
structurally perfect - pecan wood finish - needs to be NOTE:
tuned. Best offer. Call Aurora at 273 -7605. If you would like to modify your classified or want to
run it again, you must re- submit it!
Spinet piano w/bench - very pretty - excellent
condition - $2,800. Call 564-0565.
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Tioga Technical - Don't kill your computer! Let me help
Bill Chopp Department of Social Services
with troubleshooting, training, upgrades - whatever it Sharon Cooper Sheriff's Department
takes to get you and your computer working together Liz Croop Department of Mental Health
again. Call James Keegan at 273 -7957 evenings or Iretta Ellis Information Technology Services
weekends. Michelle Pottorff Board of Representatives
Katy Prince Health Department
Zart Computer Services - for all of your computer Vickie Wagner (Artist) Department of Assessment
needs: consulting, computers and accessories. 266 -7492. Jud T n k (Chair /Editor) De.t. of Wei.hts & Measures
Donna Deputron (Distribution Coordinator) Bldgs. & 6rnds.
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