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Volume 13 Number 9 • - ::::;::::::::,:::;:::::::;:;::::::::::i:: :: •• . • : • , , . • " - •• • : ''• • • ' ' • • ' : • a . h 0 W 1 S pent m Slii [1111-111 er V ac atioll- • . ... .. , ,........ ......, ....,...„.„.... • .: .,..,.. , Asher Hockett from Mental Health *14 , :, , --.' ., „ , , 4• 4 ' ' , ,, _ " ,',. , ': , spen summer vacation ..."Enjoying the view from the front deck of our e`• ''''' :,,,,,, IK new house," (See additional summer vacation pictures inside this issue.) --,--. ,..":-,,.....,.' ••'; ': - . -- - ' . jii;'"'! * :'4;• ,.. ;.;:.• ' :,,,:.,,...',',, • 4 '-.- ' '',:' ... ;' 5 , , : : :.•.' -741 • • • :,:= ., ,.,. - ,,..... What Did You Do On .. ??,;-'...-• ,,,' ''-- ' + . ' Your Summer Vacation? i .,: Submit one good picture with a pill,r747"-Th short caption telling what you did on 07 ,',..`'...--: ., ' e '''''''''' '''''''''''• - ' - your summer vacation, and we will ) , .„,.,.....,..... ,. ,„,.., publish it in County Corridors. ,... • .„. ,,,,,... .......-- " Please include your name, department, work and home telephone numbers. Please note A7Alt.,..;:; „Ativ ' , . -. ..,:oiwoll'. -,...• ,. Aq.- „...s.,.• that picture may have to be cut, so ,...... _. , ..: send one that we don't have to return. ,.... ........0-1,:,,;;,•. • CAMPAIGN READY TO KICK County OFF By Barbara Blanchard Administrator's ,, 4r' - Unlbed Way Report '° I t __. p,. By the time you read this newsletter, the 2000 By Rick Erb United Way Campaign will have begun. Tompkins ' °. County employees have traditionally responded favorably and we have an opportunity this year to really make ourselves proud of increasing our giving. Ever since my six - year -old son began seeing the First, we are encouraging those employees who ads on television for Six Flags Amusement Park at haven't contributed in the past to do so this year. If Darien Lake, I knew my destiny was pretty much we could increase our contributions by just 5 sealed. The question was no longer whether we percent, it would be an excellent effort. Translated would go, but when? That answer became clear into real people, this means 50 more individuals when I saw the notice from the Employee need to participate in this year's campaign. Vending Committee announcing that there were still seats available on their upcoming bus trip to Second, if you are a regular giver please think the park. Wow, for $15.00 each we could have seriously about increasing your contribution by transportation and admission tickets? A deal too $5.00. That's right...just by $5.00 for the whole good to pass up - at least that's what I told year!! If everyone who already contributes did this, Shannon. She and I hadn't been to a real we would increase the County's contribution amusement park since the late 1980's and the significantly and become a real leader in idea did bring up a few bad memories of too government sector giving — a major much fried dough and too many rides. Why is it accomplishment. that your tolerance for such things has to be in inverse relation to your age? Oh well, Watch for your United Way materials to be parenthood is no place for the faint of heart, and distributed soon, and thanks in advance for the besides, Garrett is still a little under the minimum terrific job you do in this important campaign. height for the most intimidating rides. Better take him now, I thought. ._ EMPLOYEE `'��- Well, even though the temperature hovered in = BENEFITS DAY & the low sixty- degree range while we were on the ( % OPEN water slides (at least it kept the lines down), we had a great time. Thank you Vending ENROLLMENT Committee, for sponsoring such entertaining trips. Maybe next time we'll try something more Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 9, 2000. sedate, tike a nice theater trip? The annual Employee Benefits Day and Open Enrollment will take place in the Beverly Livesay Conference Room on the first floor of the Human Before I wrap up for this month, I would like to Services Building. This is your opportunity to speak thank Judy Tynyk for her service as editor of this directly with representatives from BCBS, EHS, publication during the past year and wish Michelle Univera Healthcare, SIEBA, and others. This is the Pottorff the best of luck as she assumes these one -time each year you can freely switch from one duties. health insurance program to another. Flexible 1 spending accounts can be renewed for Year 2001. More details coming. Save the date!!! a 11'0111 the ki, f ore r archves 0 By Carol Kammen, newly appointed Co. Historian /� ° le are Tompkins County has had seven officially appointed g v County Historians. This is an oddly understood position 1 17°11 since no one knows exactly what a county historian does. There is legislation explaining what is expected but in reality, a county historian where ever located, has done whatever he or she wished -or even nothing at all. Both activity and lack of activity seem to have been fine its time to get readtt.. . with those holding the position. `il C ll�� + ITHACA BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE In fact, many county historians have been appointed \` 1►rAL THON because of something they were already doing. In the ff case of Tompkins County, Glenn Norris, the first county �� L\\ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2000 historian on record (1943 -1969) was already County Clerk. He painted historical scenes and collected place Join us in the fight against breast cancer! name information resulting in a valuable book Our annual walkathon fundraiser supports education programs appreciated by historians and residents alike. and advocacy for people affected by breast cancer in Tompkins County and the surrounding area. Lois O'Connor had written travel articles and folk lore for Registration begins at 12:00 NOON at the Center Ithaca over three decades. She held the office from 1969 until Pavilion on the Commons. The two -mile walk starts at 1971 and continued writing and promoting the Finger I :00 PM from the same location. Lakes region. Bill Heidt was a printer by trade. He created the DeWitt Historical Society's pamphlet Bring your friends, family, co - workers, and children! publication program working on an old press in the Show that breast cancer is touching all our lives. upper reaches of the Old Court House when the Rcrn and pledge forms are available alter Labor Dab at the Women's museum was housed there. He was county historian in Community Building, Gannett Health Center, Oasis Natural Grocery. Borealis 1971 and 1972. Books Greenstar Cooperative Market. Courtside Racquet and Fitness Club. the YMCA. Quitters Conner and many other businesses around town Some recent County Historians have been appointed ITHACA BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE because they had been hired to be the director of the 100 W. SENECA STREET o Historical Society: Patrick Foltz served from 1974 until ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 1978; Craig Williams from 1978 until 1983; and (607) 277 -0960 Margaret Hobbie from 1983 until 1994, og to „ ,,$) co . •, ��)11 a(� . •)))))) acs JJ)J1 t((• AJ1J1 uc� JJ) acs There was also an acting County Historian. That was Armand Adams, a lawyer, son of a former District Submitted by Theresa Lyzcko, Health Dept. Attorney for the county, and a man very interested in early settlement, land distribution, and government. '- Adams served from May until November of 1978. When Gretchen Sachse was appointed County Historian Thank You the position was separated from the historical society. Gretchen's great interest had been the teaching of local history in the schools. She created the program that is used at the Eight Square School House and she edited To the 105 County employees who materials appropriate for fourth graders. She was also donated blood at the recent blood drive involved with the inception of the Hangar Theater's and to Buildings and Grounds staff for Empire State Partnership in which the arts and the local history curriculum have been effectively linked. She their help in setting up and tearing down served from 1995 until 1999, when she died. the rooms for the drives! This information comes from the County records with thanks to Jennifer Luu for straightening out the dates! County -wide Summer There are a couple of these around town but we could start our own." Basketball League Anyone interested in a Fall or Winter or just lunch -time By Joseph Smith, Admin. club /league, please contact Joseph Smith in Administration Recently, I assembled a basketball team that at 274-5551. features County employees and community members to include: former school Board Member and current Tompkins County Deputy More on the cost of Gasoline... Sheriff, Tim Little; City of Ithaca Police By David Chase, DSS Officer, Brad Nelson; Tompkins Cortland Community College Board Member, Nicholas V. Last month's "gasoline" article by Judy Tynyk left me feeling like Wharton; and Deputy County Attorney, there was another side to this story. Jonathan Wood. The team is being sponsored True, many items we purchase in liquid form cost more per by Tompkins County Sheriff, Peter Meskill, gallon than does gasoline. True, we could all reduce our and they bear blue and white jerseys that consumption of gasoline and save money. I am, however, not show the "SHERIFF'S OFFICE ", in bold white yet convinced that the law of supply and demand is applicable to letters. The team competes twice weekly in the petroleum industry. the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) 18 annual summer basketball league. If, however, we step back a little and think about why gasoline prices are singled out more often, it becomes pretty obvious. The summer league is a County wide and local Just compare usage of the products in question instead of the cost of the quantity. event that is praised for its positive influence on the inner -City of Ithaca community. Since For example, using one of Judy Tynyk's representative products: 1982, GIAC's summer league has promoted unity and pride in the city. It has also Pepto- Bismol is consumed (usually) very infrequently by an brought people from different cultural, individual and at a rate of only 1 or 2 teaspoons at a time. Thus, economic and social backgrounds together. this bottle purchased for $58.52/gal. may last for 2,3,or (yuk!) 4 years. Community agencies and local businesses are more than happy to sponsor ten teams, which Gasoline, on the other hand, is consumed in terms of miles comprise the league. In June an invitation driven. Many if not most people must travel 10, 15, 20 or more was extended to county employees, family, miles one way to their place of employment each day. They may and friends to participate on a county- have little opportunity to conserve due to scheduling difficulties sponsored team. and commitments. So the usage of the gasoline product becomes much more visible and has a larger, less controllable Sheriff Peter Meskill volunteered to pick up impact on the consumer than Pepto - Bismol, Parfum, Syrup, etc. These higher prices ($.25 /gal. more than at this time last year the $300 registration tab that includes and a full $.50 /gal. more than the year before) are a direct hit jerseys that carry the team name and /or on the employees of this county and must be factored in when sponsor. The Sheriff insisted that the one considers what it costs to be employed here. "Sheriff's Office" be placed on the jerseys to reflect law enforcement's willingness to Yes, gasoline is still one of the cheaper liquid products we can engage in the community in other ways. The buy, but it is also one of the things we are forced to use (in teams consist of a ten all -male roster. quantity) the most. However, there was an overwhelming response Incidentally, have any of you noticed that when the media from women who wanted to participate. reports that gas prices will be going up due to some Unfortunately, the league is designed for men uncontrollable happenstance in the industry, the price at the age 18 or older. Says Joseph, "with the pump jumps almost immediately? This happens even if the gas several responses that I have received from station's tanks were just filled the day before. One would think women who want to play, I am looking into we as consumers could get gas for a while at the old price until the new higher priced shipment is delivered. Supply and starting an integrated lunchtime or after demand? I don' think so! work league with Tompkins County employees. �`•„, a nd ve ge(46/ What did these employees do on their • summer vacation ?? P r _ .. _. • '74',71A . ' 4n i EAT SA DAY to d e t�' rt.- � _ s ✓' }►' '_� • J , � f f ' y � Sp } , � `'. T i Submitted by Theresa Lyzcko, Health. Dept. ' 1 : 1 f' / f ;, . .i A 1 r Easy Ideas for Every Day - A,'' , FOR BREAKFAST 0 -. ,- • Have 100% juice every morning. I • Add raisins, berries, or sliced fruit to your cereal, 1 1 i pancakes, or waffles. , . - • Make a fruit sandwich with a bagel, a thin spread of ,w cream cheese, and some sliced berries or bananas. , ,, FOR LUNCH i .1 . • . • Have some vegetable soup or salad with your meal. • Pile lots of vegetables on your sandwich. �'' } • Add a piece of fruit or a can of cut -up fruit to your lunch. • `' , -' ±'" c� _.' " • Replace potato chips or fre n ch fries up veggies. fri with cut u ve ies. . FOR DINNER • Use vegetables as the main course; try stir-frys and " �'" ..— _ "-- vegetable stews. 1•••�tt l ►a `� _IP- _ __ . - • Microwave vegetables and sprinkle them with a little bit - of Parmesan cheese. ' . • ' ... � - , '' -: - - r c�, • Make sure your plate has lots of vegetables that are - •,- green, orange (such as carrots or squash), and red Torn Fox, Program Coordinator for Community Support (such as tomatoes or bell peppers). Services, spent time painting church steps in preparation for FOR SNACKS his daughter's wedding. • Try different kinds of dried fruit - 1 /4 cup is a whole (Photo courtesy of Cortland Standard) serving. A • Drink 100 % juice instead of soda. ; � • Purchase "grab and eat" fruits and vegetables like 1 apples, plums, pears, and carrots. • rjf WHEN EATING OUT t l a • Pile your plate with healthy vegetables at the salad bar, _ 4 _ and use low -fat or non -fat dressing. , 1 , o ,; x. .�1 • Opt for vegetable soup or a salad instead of fries. ', ,. . jr i . WHEN ON THE GO '�" ' f -: -- • Keep some dried fruit in your briefcase or car. • • Take a piece of fruit, a bunch of broccoli florets, or baby - �' - -.' , carrots with you when you leave. ► �' � WHEN GROCERY SHOPPING e, , , ..`! �� ` • • Look for canned, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables = ir ° '" ' : € on sale, and stock up. • Try a new fruit or vegetable every week from the } r produce section. , , ' - - 'a'' For more info., go to www,5aday.gov ...while Nancy Demjanec, Psychiatric Social Worker for Mental Health, was shearing sheep. CLASSIFIEDS Byron E. VanZile, retired Sergeant driv m from the Sheriff's Department, is now living in Mathews, Virginia and would love to hear from his friends For Sale: 4 and former co- workers! He can be e reached at VanZile @crossLink.net PSE compound bow, includes everything, arrows, quiver, shooting, pins, peep sight, used very little - $125, Whirlpool heavy duty washer - almost new great CLASSIFIEDS condition - $115.00, GE dishwasher - $25 - call 898 -9992 Samoyed - AKC Registered, 6 months old male, all Classified ads up to 25 words in length are free to County shots, house/crate trained, excellent with children and employees, retirees and their immediate families. Ads may adults. $400 (includes new crate), needs space to run. be for any purpose, however personal ads will not be Call Alison at 255 -8487. accepted. No County addresses or telephone numbers 1992 4 -door Chevy Lumina. Runs great! Great may be listed in your ad, however we do need your full Condition. Asking $3,000. Call 838 -3748. name and County telephone number submitted with the Fender soft travel case for acoustical guitar (classical ad in case there are questions. Submit your ad to County size). Used once, in mint condition. $20 or best offer. Corridors c/o Michelle Pottorff, Board of Representatives, Call 273-3457 evenings. Court House, Ithaca, NY 14850 via US or 1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE, Green, 52,000 miles, interdepartmental mail or e-mail to: mpottorff@tompkins - loaded, new brakes and alignment. $9,500. Contact co.org Regina at 272 -8243. Leave message. Call 273 -3457 NOTE: evenings. If you would like to modify your classified or want to 1991 Chevy Conversion Van.- Fantastic condition, run it again, you must re- submit it! summer vacation miles only. Loaded - TV, VCR, _ microwave, gas stove, sink, refrigerator, fold out bed, cb radio, captains chairs, and much more. Luxurious DEADLINE: 1 TUESDAY OF THE MONTH with solid oak trim and plush carpeting. Asking Articles to be considered for the October 19th issue, $10,900. Call Steve at 387 -5437, email - fallsrus@juno.com.. must be received by noon on Tuesday, October 3rd. - Fiberglass cap for small pick -up. Came off extended- Submit articles via e as an attachment or on disk cab Ford Ranger pickup with 6' box. White. $125. 257- in any file format that is readable by Word for 7332 (If not home, leave message.) Windows '95. Send disk and hard copy to County Wanted: Looking to buy a DSS Satellite System. Call Corridors c/o Michelle Pottorff, Board of Joe at 539 -3041. Leave message. Representatives, Court House, Ithaca, NY 14850. Please include a contact number in case questions Services: arise. COUNTY CORRIDORS Tioga Technical - Don't kill your computer! Let me help Articles and opinion pieces for County Corridors are selected by with troubleshooting , training, upgrades - whatever it the Editorial Board based on their interest to Tompkins County takes to get you and your computer working together employees and retirees. They do not necessarily express the again. Call James Keegan at 273 - 7957 evenings or opinions of the Editorial Board. Material is solicited from current weekends. employees, retirees and others. The Editorial Board reserves the Zart Computer Services - for all of your computer right to edit submissions, except in the instance of copyright needs: consulting, computers and accessories. 266 - 7492. materials. EDITORIAL BOARD Tynyk Originals will be an exhibitor at the craft fair at Bill Chopp Department of Social Services the Newfield Methodist Church on Saturday, October Sharon Cooper Sheriff's Department 21, 2000 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Liz Croop Department of Mental Health Massage for relaxation or as a therapeutic response to a Iretta Ellis Information Technology Services chronic problem. Can be flexible benefits reimbursable. Michelle Pottorff (Editor) Board of Representatives Call Richard Reed at 844 - 9327. Katy Prince Health Department Vickie Wagner (Artist) Department of Assessment Donna Deputron (Distribution Coordinator) Bldgs. & Grnds. 1