主页My WebLink关于1998-08 1 ' f If j — i emil t A Newsletter for : \,1 f N Employees and Retirees \,,, L of Tompkins Count _ P Y { 7 - , 1 ,, ni it cH j i i .... ,./ \ \ 0_, a 1=14 Lim ., T 1 igiq IP,"'Ii• v o i ll AU G UST 1998 Volume 11 Number 8 IN MEMORY OF BOB ALBERT by Helen Beach, Finance �5;t r, - -a n June 26, 1998, the Buildings and ' 1 ��� fitly Grounds Division had a dedication * x s • * '•, * ceremony in which they renamed t Jc "` their newly remodeled conference s •' ' 4 " ' room the "Bob Albert Conference u i Room ". Bob, who had worked for ` x 4tic the Buildings and Grounds Division at the Tompkins 4 - ' i , , County Public Library for six years, died unexpectedly in his sleep on May 24, 1998. His death touched many. To honor his memory, the Buildings & Grounds Division decided to remodel their conference room and name it after \ ; Bob. Many co- workers worked on this project, painting, cleaning, re- tiling the ceiling, etc. Much of this work was �, done on their own time Plaques bearing Bob's name 01 4 ,, t -- ' �' were engraved and will hang both inside and outside the j conference room at the Biggs Building. k'" ',�k` z " ' ' The dedication ceremony was further enchanced -Y by the presence of Bob's family which included his wife, Theresa, their children and 11 grandchildren. After a moment of silence, Tom Cannon who worked with Bob at Bob Albert the Library and became good friends with him, spoke about Bob, his sense of humor, what he stood for and what he , 4..4 " � R . meant to a lot of people. There were tears as well as p ; , laughter as he spoke. Tom then presented the plaques to l Theresa. ;, ` 4 I was privileged to be at this ceremony that day. It was one of the saddest — yet proudest — days of my life. =� itr Bob Albert was not only a fellow county co- worker, he was also my father. ~ _ t Bye Dad — We love you and miss you. s would also like to express the Albert family's -, et . , many heartfelt thanks to everyone who expressed their - -• sympathies, caring and love during this difficult time We , , ;, �, ' If , would especially like to thank everyone who works in the Tompkins County Library building, both upstairs and downstairs, and to the Buildings and Ground Division, the ., u . Youth Bureau and the Finance office. All your kindness '' " was greatly appreciated. ''° September issue - 8/24 Bob Albert's Family Deadline for Se P (More pictures on next page) TALES FROM THE BUSH Bob Albert pictures continued from front cover by Dave Bush, Sheriff's Dept. (,7, Ah yes, another column from , up on the hill. I can't believe , f / ��, another month has gone by. r ,\ ` 6 Things have been quite busy . \ up here as I am sure you all '- can tell from the local news + `" media coverage. Summer F --- t ° ,,. time always seems to make ' 4 our work load increase. Before I forget, we have two new deputies to 4 , , r - welcome aboard: Shane "Pooh" Spencer & Shawn "Buff' , , Lansing. I could tell you all about how they got their nicknames but you must remember they both carry guns and I am not in the mood for a game of seek and shoot. -- Also, Sgt. William "Billy" George has hung up his six ` " shooter and retired to his ranch in the West Dryden area, '+ , 6 rumor has it that he will be opening a hair salon called "Billies Beauties" we understand he can spin a mean curl. On a personal note, I know I have mentioned in Tom Cannon presenting the plaque to Theresa my weather reports that I have a 13 year old daughter. „ I am sure many of you have teenagers at home so note the following items that seem to hit home about those of who are "Over the hill" and No longer Cool... 1. You catch yourself listening to talk radio. , r ° # R 2. Your daughter /son says they got pierced and you = . r, _ look at their ears. ,, r , " !"' 1 3. The pattern on your shorts and your couch match. ; -- I 4. You fondly remember your favorite powder -blue leisure suit. i s 5. You actually ASK for your father's advice.,, � 4 6. You don't know how to operate a fax machine. i 7 1 . When someone mentions "surfing" you picture waves ' { and a surf board. 8. You remember the "Rolling Stones" as a rock group and not a corporation. ._ ... 4 9. You bought your first car for the price you paid for their new sneakers. 10. You pass on free concert tickets, because you have to work in the morning. Buildings and Grounds Staff 11. When jogging is something you do to your memory. 12. Rocking all night means sleeping in your rocking chair. Library Staff Recognized So long from us'ins up here to you'ins down there. by Janet Steiner Remember that there are no clouds in Paradise! Employees of the Tompkins County Library were recognized Dave Bush recently at the annual Staff Recognition Day event, sponsored by the Board of Trustees of the library. Carol Vorhis, Senior Library Clerk received the Cl- Customer Service Award for her ability to handle every difficult customer with patience, tact, understanding and M ' . "' dignity. Eric Byrd, Page and Library Clerk was recognized 1111 -I SPACE ` for his exceptional willingness to help whenever needed. FOR Ellen Takashima, Library Page, received the Crackerjack Award for her equanimity when a six foot high partition fell RENT on her. Longevity awards were awarded as follows: 5 years - Eric Byrd, Lawrence Carey, John Cohen and Janet Steiner. =- 10 years - Tammy Drake and Carolyn Brown. ,�=� ± -- 20 years - Jackie Bacorn and Rosie Rice. ^' Cr I,,.4 : 25 years - Jan Galt. vocIF ,' 4 .-- s .-- - '''' \ _.— . It sounds like you are afraid of your husband's reaction 5 since you say you don't know how he'll react. You have to . t . ' !.;1 define the context of your intentions - first with yourself -- " r before you can even mention it to him. The bigger deal you y . ; k ` y� ( p�� ,�rQ. make of all of this, the bigger deal it will become. '� ' If your husband doesn't like this idea and doesn't -d hes tile understand your desire to spend time with an old friend, despite your reassurances that he is the only man you love and that you • ( n42p/ie (9 %te im can't imagine life without him, then you'll have a tough decision .' to make. How would you feel if the tables were turned? Decide ,\ accordingly. ******************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Dear Danielle, Dear Danielle, We're having a family reunion this year and about 50 Why don't Cortland drivers use direction signals? people have been invited. They were asked to RSVP by the day - Directionally Distraught after tomorrow and so far I have only heard from a family of 5. I don't know what to do about food. I have reserved a pavilion Dear Distraught, at our local park but don't know what to do now. I doubt we'll ever have another reunion. (We may not even have this one). How can you tell a Cortland driver from an Ithaca Doesn't RSVP still mean the same thing as it used to? By the driver? way, do you know what the letters do stand for? Pearl To answer your question, maybe their signal was broke, or they missed that day in class, or they have a sick child at Dear Pearl, home, or they're hard of hearing, or they forgot, or they're a bad driver, or they just wanted to upset you because they know you RSVP is a French appreviation for: "Repondez si'l vous get really upset when Cortland drivers don't use their direction plait ". (Pronounced responday see vu play). It means "please signals. reply ". As far as I know, its meaning has not changed. ******************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Responses have changed as we gravitate towards a more relaxed, less "proper" attitude about things. Next time you might Dear Danielle, consider establishing a pre- response such as "if I do not hear from you by (date), I will assume you are unable to attend ". 1 work in a small office where 3 of us are confined in a small area. One of my office mates wears heavy perfume and ******************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** the other polishes her nails at her desk a couple of times a week. I don't know which bothers me more - the pungent odors or the Dear Danielle, fact that they have the nerve to do this without considering my Last night I got a telephone call from someone I went nose. to school with about 30 years ago. He will be coming to Ithaca My supervisor lost his sense of smell in a car accident next month and wondered if I would have dinner with him. I am several years ago and so is not aware of the problem to me. married and reasonably happy and have two children. I would I am afraid of alienating these two people if I confront like to go but don't know what effect it will have on my them with my feelings. I really like my job and I need it husband. Maybe I should forget the whole thing. In school he but Please help. and I were friendly and had the leads in a musical - he had a - Flora beautiful tenor voice and he took me to the graduation dance. It would be exciting to see him and hear what he is doing. Should Dear Flora, I risk it? - Marie It's logical to say that you should be able to tell them of Dear Marie, your sensitivity, and have them politely understand and comply, but I have never found honesty on odor - control to be very Risk what? If I read between the lines, I can sense your successful. It's a delicate matter, for sure.....especially when excitement and imagine your fantasy about the upcoming event. you're in a small, contained, area with few people to deflect any I had a similar experience and felt the same excitement you're type of confrontation. describing. An alternative to the mature, reasonable, logical Reunions are very special, and a healthy experience. If approach would be to go shopping for a desktop air purifier and you want to re- acquaint yourself with this former friend, how tell them that your doctor has recommended one for home and about inviting him to your house first so that he can see you in work to help you with allergies. If this doesn't work, you'll your day -to -day setting and meet your family and vice - versa. have to speak with them. I'm certain they don't have any idea Perhaps your husband and he would enjoy meeting one another. that you're suffering. c /� S end c�uesfiond lo 2 anief°Ce % Ruin Pond, .finance Tompkins County Training & Development, Personnel Office Fall '98 Computer Class Schedule To register, check in with your supervisor, fill out a training registration form and send it our way in care of the Personnel Office. Call Diane or Jerry at 274 -5590 if you have any questions. WORKSHOP VERSION # OF DAY DATES TIME INSTRUCTOR HRS. Intro Access 97 9 Wed 9/9,16,23 9 -noon ' Lana Pfann Access 97 Forms 2 Fri 11/6 9 -11am Lana Pfann Advanced Queries/ 2 Fri 11/13 9 -11am Lana Pfann Access 97 Data Man. Advanced Report 2 Fri 11/20 9 -11am ' Lana Pfann Access 97 Formats Princ File Mgt Win 95 3 Tues 9/8 1-4pm Bill Vernola Princ File Mgt Win 95 3 Mon 12/7 9 -noon Bill Vernola Princ File Mgt Win 3.11 3 Wed 11/11 1-4pm Bob Yavits Intro Win 95 Win 95 9 Tues 9/15,22,29 1-4pm Bill Vernola Intro Win 3.11 — 9 Wed ' 9/30,10/7,14 8:30- 11:30am Bob Yavits Intro to Excel 97 9 Mon 10/12,19,26 9 -noon Bill Vernola Adv Excel 97 Graphs/ 3 Mon 11/2 9 -noon Bill Vernola Charts I Adv Excel 97 Macros 3 Mon . 11/9 9 -noon Bill Vernola Adv Excel 97 Data Base ' 3 Mon 11/16 9 -noon Bill Vernola Intro to Word 97 9 Thurs 10/29,11/5,12 9 -noon Lana Pfann Intro to Word 6.0 9 Wed 10/7,14,28 1-4pm Lana Pfann Adv Word 6.0 Columns 3 Thurs 11/19 9 -noon Lana Pfann Adv Word 6.0 Toolbars, 3 Thurs ' 10/8 9 -noon Lana Pfann Draw, Graphics Adv Word 6.0 Advanced 3 Thurs 9/17 9 -noon Lana Pfann Format. Creating a N/A 10 Wed 9/9,16,23 8:30 -noon Bob Yavits Web Page Creating a N/A 10 Wed 11/11,18,25 8:30 -noon Bob Yavits Web Page Intro to Visual N/A 12 ' In Process Jay Woodcock Basic Intro to 97 9 Mon ' 11/23,30,12/7 1-4pm Bill Vernola Powerpoint Kiosks in MS Office 6 Tues 10/27,11/3 1-4pm Bob Edgecomb Powerpoint 97 1 diiee Proleadiaa4e Soda Continual improvement and development of skills • and knowledge can be key to job satisfaction and O p career advancement. Whether your training and �' 0 education was specifically geared for your current position and/or you have learned skills while on- the -job, this series is designed to enhance your professional insight, build confidence and skills, and provide an option to network with office professionals from the City and Town of Ithaca. , All sessions will be lead by Sandy Balzhiser and will be held at the TC3 Extension Center. /(14/14414114 14114 qty e fides t Avt. cote, &la Nt ate time ltiortledttQf a. Re9taitatlea decatioe is 7. ed4 e4daq, Se, em6e't 23, 199 t TOcet 'Os P141.4041#141 76aaceatcat Tuesday, October 6, 8:30 -11 :30 How do you view what you do? - steps in defining your "career" aspirations Understand the role of your supervisor and managers and how they can help Connecting your responsibilities with the organization's goals and objectives Taking initiative and making decisions; determine how and when it is appropriate The ten minute solution for understanding and managing daily stress Learn what you can do to take ownership of your projects and responsibilities 2, Nane Tuesday, October 13, 8:30 -11:30 Principles that ensure effective two -way communication What to say and do when asking questions and making requests Develop tools that give you feedback to avoid costly misunderstandings Speak with persuasion and influence Develop your skills for responding to resistance Master the "features and benefits" formula to successful persuasion 5. 14v:61441 2lau4 Pod Sati*etlaot Tuesday, October 20, 8:30 -11 :30 Choose and use a prioritization system that works for you Keep "urgent" out of "important" Minimize interruptions and re- format your day Understand your "effectiveness" zone Provide services to others in a way that also benefits you Gain control over the telephone, mail and current technology Other workshops in the plans for this Fall are: Determining Annual Training Objectives, Management and Supervision Series, Legal Issues of the Next Millennium, Managing Your Career Follow -up, Diversity Training, Publications User Group, Solutions to Common Team Problems, Working with Surveys and Measurable Outcomes, Pegasus E -mail Training (folders, attachments, distribution lists and security), "Come Kick the Tires" Brown Bag Lunch Series, Typing 101, and Building and Maintaining Web Pages. Schedules and information will be in print soon. To register, check in with your supervisor, fill out a training registration form and contact us using any of these methods: e -mail: NZ§ phone: 416 fax: ' mail: di ane b @mail.co.tompkins.ny.us 274 -5590 274 -5401 c/o Personnel PREVENTING HEAT STRESS - Keeping Cool In The Heat Reprinted from Parlay International - submitted by Frank Croteau, Safety Coordinator 1 Excess heat can place an abnormal working in hot environments. air -coolant or conditioning systems. stress on your body. When your These controls can help reduce body temperature rises even a few Wear Personal worksite temperatures to more degrees above normal (which is adaptable levels. Other controls about 98.6 °F), you can experience Protective Equipment such as using heat shields and muscle cramps, become weak, Personal Protective Equipment insulating heat - producing machinery disoriented, and dangerously ill (PPE) for hot environments can can also help lower the environ- unless you can help your body to range from ordinary work clothes mental temperature. cool down. If your body tempera- made from "breathable" fabrics to cure rises above 105 °F, your specially designed suits that are Keep Cool condition can be fatal. Persons who cooled by air, ice, and even portable air-conditioners. Check with your Persons who work in hot environ- work in hot environments— ments should become familiar with 1 foundries, kitchens, laundries, and supervisor about the appropriate first aid techniques for heat stress. If the like —must take special care PPE for your specific task. you or someone you know suffers against heat stress. The following guidelines can help you keep your from heat exhaustion, cramps, or gu p Y p Y Use Engineering Controls other signs of heat stress, get cool in the heat and avoid the Your employer may also provide medical attention immediately. Keep dangerous consequences of heat engineering controls such as fans, your cool —heat stress is dangerous, stress. ventilators, exhaust systems, and but it's also preventable. Q — Adapt To The Heat The National Institute for Occupa- ��; a tional Safety and Health (NIOSH) �;s z . suggests that all workers exposed - , to extreme heat gradually get used ?' to their environment over a one- .11 I1' i week period. This means that on \� your first day in a hot environment, 4 . you may only be able to do half the �� work that a fully- adapted worker / would do. Each day, your workload , increases slightly until you are able \ ; I '/ ,' '\ to operate at "full steam." \ ` ' ' `I ' �' " c' Drink Water Frequently ‘, � ' /, r Sweating is one of the ways your �'ti „ body cools itself down. Sweating ' results in water loss, and the only way to replace the loss (and help ,,/ your body continue to cool itself) is to drink water frequently. Ideally, Drink at least 8 ounces of water PPE can range from work clothes made you should drink at least 8 ounces every 20 -30 minutes while working from "breathable" fabrics to specially of water every 20-30 minutes while in hot environments. designed "coolant" suits. 0198! PARLAY INTERNATIONAL 'P'� o - `4 ` : ,,eat r �G � , ,, ,''' ; :mot ys. .;''f:•+.-'-c: . _ l/pi ,5 _ `` .1- e 9 = - 1 - � . The Library's two Spring Into Shape , i ` , = f teams pose at rest outside of the Library W.71 *lug 1998 TOMPKINS COUNTY GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY SEPT. 11th, REGISTRATION 8:15, TEE -OFF @ 9:00 a.m. (fringe time to be used) \ \ Location: , r . TRUMANSBURG GOLF COURS = HALSEY STREET, TRUM tNSBURG • L 4 Person Team, Captain and Crew IM Shot Gun Start Cost: $36.00 per person, includes 1 greens fee, 18 Holes, 1 cart rental, Steak Dinner Pay in Advance by August 28th Team Format: - Must have at least 2 County Employees on the 4 person team - Team can include employees from various departments Please return this form with check(s) of 4 x $36 = $144 per team to: Jackie Kippola @ County Administration by AUGUST 26TH. (check payable to Trumansburg Golf Course) Yes, I'm interested. Name My Department 1. 2. 3. Team Mate's Name Team Mate's Name Team Mate's Name Unclassifieds The Personal Touch s,. For Sale: Sympathy to: 1984 Saab 900 AM /FM cassette, 5 speed, 4 doors, good shape and runs good. Trudy McAdams, Deputy County Clerk, on the loss of her Call after 6pm 589 -4966. husband, Bill McAdams. Bill will also be greatly missed by his co- workers at DSS. Class IV Draw -Tite Hitch. Fits 1983 -94 Chevy S -10 /Blazer. Like new. $60 obo. Nancy Schuler, Member of the Board of Represetatives, Call Tim Kessler @ 838 -3501. on the loss of her mother. Crib w /mattress - hardly used $35 . Good Luck: Queen Mattress and box spring (Serta -firm) $15. Desk with 4 drawers $40. Computer table $25. to Bonnie Scutt, Purchasing, as she leaves Tompkins Large Microwave $20. Upright Freezer $20. Call County employ as of August 14, 1998 to pursue other career goals. Barb Eckstrom @ 272 -0552. May this stepping stone you are taking in your life today help to build your castles of tomorrow (make sure you have good Fedders Air Conditioner 12,500 btu. insurance). You will be greatly missed! used 2 seasons. $200. Call after 5 p.m. 257 -0250. Your friends and co- workers Furniture Unit - 3 shelves /drop down Thank you: desk/3 drawers. Very sturdy, white laminated chipboard in fine condition. 84 "h x 17 "d x 36" wide. $75. Call 272 -2361. to everyone who kept my husband in their thoughts and prayers during his recent major surgery. And thanks to Free: everyone at the Health Department for maintaining business to a good home - Mother Cat and 4 as usual during my absence. kittens. Black & white. Ready in a few weeks. Alice Cole Call Ken at 272 -5830. Goodbye: For Rent: 1 would like to say goodbye to each and everyone of you and let House - secluded country setting. Close to Cornell, Ithaca College and downtown you know that you have made my 7-112 years at TCHD a wonderful Ithaca. $695 /month utilities not inc Avva e illable August 15. and learning experience that 1 will never forget or regret. Contact Barb Eckstrom 272 -0552. The yeople at TCHD are the most wonderful and caring people Services: 1 have ever met. Duriitj tinges of crisis no matter the cause, every one Tynyk Originals has re- opened for there is willing to hely each other. over the years there have been business with a new machine and enhanced skills. Wearing apparel for the discerning woman many changes but the one constant is each yerson's williiiness to hel from your pattern and material. Call Judy anyone who needs assistance in any way. evenings or weekends at 564 -9244. special thanks to sherry, sandy and Michelle who have been Articles to be considered for the September wonderful friends and co- workers, 1 won't ever forget you. 10 issue must be received by Monday, August 24, 1998. Lengthy articles should Thanks again to everyone at TCHD, 1 will miss you all. be on disk. Send by interdepartmental mail Louella Holland to Ruth Pond, Finance, or 125 East Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. 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