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Tompkins County Celebrates Diversity
Celebration Launches Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Program
On Thursday, June 14th, Tompkins County legislators, administrators and staff gathered for a noontime
celebration on the Ithaca Commons to celebrate the County's commitment to workforce diversity and
inclusion. Pd the event, sponsored by the county's Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee (wag, the county's diversity statement, unanimously adopted by the Legislature last year, was formally announced to the public,
and Legislature Chair Tim Joseph presented department heads with framed copies of the diversity statement 1 i
to post at county worksites. County officials served ice cream, with Legislator Mike Koplinka -Loehr the
"primary scooper." " )!
Committing the county to action, the diversity statement, adopted by the Legislature, begins: "Tompkins J
County government is committed to creating a diverse and fully inclusive workplace that strengthens our I
organization and enhances our ability to adapt to change." It pledges that county government will develop
and maintain:
• an organization -wide understanding and acceptance of the purpose and reasons for diversity;
• recruitment and retention policies that assure a diverse workforce; �1
• a workplace environment that is welcoming and supportive of all; /,�,
• awareness, understanding, and education regarding diversity issues; �r
• zero tolerance for expressions of discrimination, bias, harassment, or negative stereotyping toward F7
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• a workforce ethic that embraces diversity and makes it the norm for all interactions, including ,�� 1 ' '``
delivery of services to the public. �, k. T ' \'
County Administrator Steve Whicher told the gathering that the County has moved beyond the legally /� 0
required world of affirmative action to the more positive and proactive environment of diversity and inclusion.
"Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the community in both body and voice," he said. "Our workforce
will change very dramatically and we must be prepared for that."
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•° l k t Calling All Dragons 2
'- _ Note From the County Administrator 2
Green Cleaning with Barb O'Brien 3
New Passport Regulations 3
. ; Quitting Smoking 4
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Employee Blood Drive 5
•r rte , Diversity Calendar 6
• • New 25 Year Club Members 7
Employee Spotlights 8
• 1. Highway Highlights 9
Department News 10
County Administrator Steve Whicher presents the Classified Ads 11
diversity statement Golf? 12
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WOW! It hardly seems like a year has gone by since the County challenged the City of Ithaca to a dagonboat race and won the infamous
dragon trophy! This year's race will be on Saturday, July 14 Having been on the team last year I can personally assure you that it is a
fun event, especially when we see how everyone manages to pull together as a team and come out on top, whether in first or last place.
Remember that if we win a race we continue to compete until we are eliminated. This event is fun for your entire family, with plenty to
see and do throughout the day.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the 2007 Tompkins County Dragonboat Race team please be sure to let us know by e-
mailing me at kfuller@tompkins-co.org. Although there is a fee of $20 /person, we were able to have fellow County employees offer
scholarships to get the teams up and running. If you would like to be a part, but cannot participate, please feel free to sponsor a member
of the team. If you are interested in a scholarship, please e-mail me for details.
- Karen Fuller
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4 ` yk A Note From the County Administrator
1� There comes a time in everyone's life when one must make difficult
r '• `T decisions regarding what the rest of life will hold. After much reflection,
�� ` I have concluded that it is best for me to move on to the rest of my life.
.. ; Accordingly, at the May 15 meeting of the Legislature I announced my
,, ' „ a , intent to retire between March 31st and June 30, 2008. My hope is that
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,., the considerable advance notice and flexibility in dates will provide the
i 4 it . r, ' ,� opportunity for the Legislature to ensure a smooth and well - planned
transition. Once a successor is selected, the exact date will be
t t - ` finalized.
I began my career with Tompkins County in 1975 as an Assistant
Changes to the Corridors Team Assessor. Back in those "good old days" we did not have central air, in
fact we did not have air conditioning at all until 1978. Pay was also not
Welcome to Maureen Reynolds, Deputy County as good; I think I started out at approximately $7,500. After seven
Clerk, as the new Managing Editor of County years or so of hard work, few market salary increases and fewer
Corridors! prospects for advancement, I joined the private sector. Two years later
I accepted a position with the State of New York, where I spent thirteen
Maureen succeeds Linnett Short, Solid Waste years in various management positions before returning to Tompkins
Management Division, as Managing Editor. Thanks County as the County Assessor. From there I moved on to County
to Linnett for her excellent guidance. Linnett Administrator. Each step of my career has had its share of challenging
remains on the Team, we're happy to say! and rewarding experiences, but my time with Tompkins County has
been the most gratifying.
Succeeding Maureen as Classifieds Editor is I look forward to working with you during this last year, I will continue to
Geri Lockwood, Highway. do everything within my ability to keep the organization moving forward
Remember to send your news items and story ideas in a positive direction. Thank you for your hard work, dedication to the
to Maureen at mrevnolds(a?tompkins- co.orq and taxpayers of Tompkins County and for your support. I wish the best in
your classifieds to Geri at glockwood @tompkins- life to all of you.
co.org. - Steve Whicher
- Marcia Lynch -
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Sustainability Spotlight:
Barb O'Brien Cleans "Green
By Rachel Kissinger
Darbara O'Brien has been a Tompkins County Employee for Speaking of waste, the product containers are completely
eighteen years. Currently, she holds the position of recyclable, as the agents contain no chemicals, VOCs (volatile
Cleaning Supervisor, with the Facilities Division, supervising a organic compounds) or phosphates.
staff of 16 Cleaners and two Senior Cleaners, servicing 14
Buildings. Her staff is responsible for cleaning approximately The use of the new products has been a huge success. Not
500,000 square feet, occupied by about 750 county employees, only has Barb eliminated the use of chemicals for cleaning in the
state and Library, as well, with a high volume of public usage. County buildings, but the new products and equipment allow
This is no simple task, considering proper sanitation and better, more thorough cleaning by the staff. The transition has
cleaning are important for a healthy building environment. resulted in safer work practices for the cleaners and better
cleaning for a healthier environment for all. So what's next?
The most important factor for county employees is indoor air Barb continues to explore ways to expand the use of the green
quality. Unfortunately, some traditional cleaning products cleaning system and roll out this program in each and every
contain harmful chemicals that contaminate the environment and County building.
negatively affect indoor air quality. In addition, there are other
problems with "traditional" cleaning products, such as skin
irritation and unnecessary fragrance additives. Implementing ,. -. 1 ; R i s ,
"green cleaning" practices can reduce these health and
environmental risks. Green cleaning involves selecting
alternative products, using those products properly to reduce
risks while maintaining a satisfactory level of cleanliness and
disinfection.
Barb's goal has been to create a healthier environment for both
the cleaning staff and the building employees throughout the - • county through the use of "green cleaning" products. Barb first !,
became aware of green cleaning when one of the vendors L ` f
mentioned the mandate for local schools that by September
2006, the schools would be required to begin using
Environmentally Preferred products. Barb saw the trend, 5ustainability Tips:
considered the positive affects for both her staff and the County
employees and started implementing changes. • Recycling a one -foot high stack of newspapers saves 71.3 kilowatt
hours of electricity... enough to heat a home for 17 hours.
Throughout the fall of 2006 and the beginning months of 2007, • A six -pack of recycled aluminum cans saves enough energy to
the cleaning staff was trained in the use of the new cleaning drive a car five miles.
products in most of the buildings (all buildings use the cleaning
products, but not every building has been converted to the micro • In terms of electricity, a typical computer uses about 300 watts of
fiber mop system). They have gotten used to the micro fiber power excluding the printer. At five cents a kilowatt hour, if you
mops and dusting cloths which results in better cleaning and leave your computer on all the time, it will cost about $131 per
year. That's quite a bit of money! On the other hand, if you turn
less airborne dust particulate. The cleansers are easily your computer off at night and on weekends, the electrical cost
dispensed and accurately measured using containers supplied drops to about $31. The cost drops even more ifyou turn it off
by the vendor. This limits the contact by the staff with the whenever you're not using it: as little as $12 per year!
products and virtually eliminates the risk that the cleaner will be
exposed to concentrates. Waste is reduced as well as there is • Recycling a one - gallon plastic milk jug will save enough energy to
little -to -no spillage from the dispensers. keep aloo -watt bulb burning for 11 hours.
V. P. !AA ............ ... MARA RA P. I! R. P. P. MLR AMA P. I! PA RA ... ....... • One recycled aluminum can saves enough energy to power
Have a "Green Cleaning" Tip or Question? television or computer for three hours or a 100 -watt light bulb for
■ ! ■ 20 hours.
Contact Linnett Short at County Corridors •
▪ 1short tomfuns -co.o We'll publish your tip or - Linnett Short
the answer to your question!
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Quitting Smoking Takes Planning And Practice
By Ted Schiele, Health Department
A ccording to a recent survey, there are around 16,000 adult smokers part of a pledge to make your vehicle a smoke free zone. Do the
living in Tompkins County, and half of them want to quit. So why, same at home.
with cigarettes costing upwards of $5.50 a pack, and the widely
recognized impact that smoking has on health, are there 8,000 adults • Confront the emotional ties. Talk to friends or family, and to your
in our county for whom quitting cigarettes may be as desirable as doctor. The emotional letting go can be the most complicated part
winning the lottery, yet seem about as unlikely? of the quitting process, and seeking support from others can be
the make -or -break difference. Try a telephone counseling service
First is the nicotine, the addictive power of which is often compared to or Internet support site.
that of heroin.. Next, there is habit. A cup of coffee, talking on the
phone, driving, leaving work for a break or at the end of the day. All of • Tackle the nicotine vuith nicotine replacement treatments (NRT)
these actions can trigger an automatic reach for a cigarette. such as the patch. NRTs do not cause cancer, are not addictive,
and are available over - the - counter. A free start -up supply of NRT
Then there's the emotional tie. The old song says, "when this old world is available for most smokers from the NYS Smokers' Quit line.
is getting you down," go "up on the roof!" And the dog is said to be our Ask your doctor about other stop- smoking medications.
"best friend." But for the smoker — and I was one for 20 years — none
of that beats a cigarette for setting everything that's wrong, right again! • Reach out to the community! Ask others to not smoke around you
Finally, there is the social environment. Ads for cigarettes still seem to in building entryways, parks or pedestrian areas. Find the gas
be everywhere; at gas stations and convenience stores, in magazines, stations and convenience stores that display little or no tobacco
advertising and shop there. Set a quit date, tell friends, family and
even at some community events. In movies and on TV the codest,
co-workers, and ask for their support.
most alluring characters are still smokers.
So, what's the answer? Of course, there is not one, sure-fire fix. Here Contrary to common belief, smoking is not always a personal choice
are some things to work with: and is rarely only an individual's problem. Tobacco is highly addictive,
and everyone pays the price in higher health insurance premiums,
taxes for Medicaid, and lost productivity. Smokers who want to quit
• Plan and practice for how to avoid the triggers linked with lighting need — and should be given — the support of all members of the
up. Stand while talking on the phone instead of sitting with a community.
cigarette. Leave by a different door at work in order to break the
behavioral connection. Clean your car's interior top -to- bottom as
Resources:
New York State Smokers' Quitline. 1 - 866 - - QUITS (toll free 1- 866 - 697 - 8487). Free 2 -week supply of nicotine patches available for all eligible smokers. Call
and speak to a cessation specialist for details. Free telephone counseling service available 9am -9pm weekdays, 9am -1pm weekends. Recorded "quit tips" available
24f7. Also online, www.nvsmokefree.com.
United Health Services Nurse Direct cessation counseling. 607 - 763 -5555. Free telephone counseling service provided by UHS Healthy Living Center,
Johnson City.
Primary care physicians. Many area doctors are partnering with regional NYS Department of Health Cessation Centers to provide improved cessation
counseling services.
New passport requirements enacted for 2008
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and
South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other
documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.
While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all
requirements as soon as possible.
Please contact the County Clerk's Office at 274 - 5432 or www.tompkins- co.org/cclerk/ to obtain a passport before your departure
date. Applications and information can be obtained at www.travel.state.gov and processing, at this time, could take up to 12 weeks.
- Maureen Reynolds
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Get Ready to Mark Your Calendar and Roll Up Your Sleeve...
Annual Employee Drive Date Is Set for August 9th
By Cheryl Nelson and Jackie Kippola
The date of the annual employee blood drive has been set for August 9 The location of the drive will once again be the
Tompkins County Library, Borg Warner Room.
There is always a need for blood in our region, but the need is especially high in the summer months. Employees are asked
to donate one pint of blood, which takes about one hour and can benefit up to three people in need of blood or blood
products. If for whatever reason you are unable to donate blood, your assistance would be appreciated either as a canteen
worker (serving donors cookies and juice), or registration worker (checking names off the list of donors and providing them
reading material while they wait for the nurse to call them to donate). The canteen and registration duties are broken into
one -hour shifts.
Please mark your calendar for this very important day. Be sure to get permission from your supervisor. And, be sure to get a
good night's sleep the night before donating, eat breakfast (if you are donating in the morning), and lunch (if you are
donating in the afternoon). Drinking several glasses of fluid prior to donating is also recommended.
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From Benefits /Personnel:
4 WAYS TO CUT YOUR MEDICAL BILL
1. Try small lifestyle steps first. Ask you doctor about non -drug ways to
manage your condition to get the same results you hope to get from
medication. Some people can control high cholesterol, blood pressure, sleep
apnea and pre - diabetes with diet, lowering salt intake, weight loss and
exercise.
2. Review all your medications 'Mth your doctor once a year. Know why you
take what you take. Assess which drugs are still needed. Ask: Can one new
drug do the work of two or three that I currently take? Maybe your doctor can
prescribe a less expensive medication, if given a choice. `O County
3. Choose generic drugs, not name brand, if available. And order through your EmptayeeS,
company's mail order program for a 90-day supply. * Thank you for the generous
donation to the National Wildlife
4. Take medication as prescribed. Half of people don't and risk complicating Federation, Endangered Species
their conditions. Program in my father's memory
(Howard Bingham). Thank you
to all for your kind words, acts
* For additional information regarding Tompkins County prescription mail order program, and support at this most difficult
please contact County Personnel at 274 -5526 for written material. time.
Priscilla A. Bingham
Solid Waste Assistant
Tompkins County
Solid Waste Division
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Diversity Calendar 26 — National Day (Costa Rica); Independence Day (Liberia);
The information listed here is a compilation of several Diversity Khordad Sal —Qadimi (Zoroastrian); Anniversary of signing of
and Interfaith Calendars on the web. If something is incorrect, Americans with Disabilities Act (United Sates)
excluded or if you have something you wish to include please
let us know. Thank you. Aueust
- Heather Stewart l — Lammas and Lughnassad (Britain, Pagan, United States)
2nd — Independence Day (Vietnam)
June (Children's Awareness Month, Gay & 4 — 44 Anniversary of Nelson Mandela's Arrest
Lesbian Pride Month) 6 — National Day (Bolivia); Independence Day (Jamaica);
as Transfiguration (Christian)
2 — Republic Day (Italy) 7 3" Trinity Sunday (Christian) 7 th — Independence Day (Cote d'Ivoire)
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8 — Fox Hill Day (Bahamas)
5 — World Environm ens Day a,
6 — D -Day (United States); Memorial Day (South Korea); Flag 11 — Bon Festival (Japan); Lailat al Miraj (Islam)
Day (Sweeden) 14 — Independence Day (Pakistan)
7 — Corpus Christi (Catholic) 15 th — Assumption of Virgin Mary (Catholic); Independence
8th Day (India); Liberation Day (Korea, South Korea)
8 — Peasant's Festival (Belgium) a,
9 - St. Columba of Iona (Celtic); Independence Day 17 — Independence Day (Indonesia); Marcus Garvey's
(Argentina) Birthday (Rastafari)
10 — National Day (Portugal) 19 — Independence Day (Afghanistan)
11 — Queen's Birthday (Australia) 20 — Jamshedi Noruz (Zorastrian)
12th — Independence Day (Philippines); Declaration of 24 — Independence Day (Ukraine)
Independence Day (Russia) 25 — L Day (France); Khordad Sal (Zorastrian)
14th 26 th — Women's Equality Day (United States)
14 — Flag Day (United States)
16th a,
a, — Guru Arj Dev Martyrdom (Sikh) 27 — Onam (India); Independence Day (Moldova)
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28 — Obon ( Japan); Raksha- Bandhan (Hindu); Amarnath Yatra
17 — Father's Day (Canada, United States)
18th (India); Lailat al Bara'ah (Islam); Paryushana begins (Jain)
18 — Liberation Day (Egypt) a,
19th 30 — Constitution Day (Kazakhstan)
19 — Juneteenth (United States)
21 — Summer Solstice — Litha (PaganlWicca); First Nations 31 — Independence Day (KyrgyzstanlTrinidad and Tobago)
Day (Canadian Native People)
25 — Ganga Dashami (Hindu)
27 — Martyrdom of Joseph & Hyrum Smith (Mormon)
28 — Stonewall Rebellion Day (United States)
29 — Feast of Saints Paul and Peter (Christian) State Aging Office Director Addresses COFA Annual Luncheon
30 — Asala Puj a Day (Buddhist)
The Office for the Aging held its Annual Luncheon on May 3rd at the
July Ithaca's Clarion Hotel. Michael Burgess, Director of the State Office
l ra Canada Day for the Aging was the keynote speaker for the luncheon. Mr.
3 — Independence Day (Belarus)
4t — Independence Day (United States); Fil American Burgess's comments focused on the current restructuring of the long
Friendship Day (Phillippines, United States) term care system in New York State.
5 — Independence Day (Algeria, Venezuela, Cape Verde);
Birthday of Guru Hargobind (Sikh) We need a culture change in long term care," he said. "Individuals
6 — Dali Lama's Birthday (Tibet); President George W. Bush and families caring for older adults need to find appropriate help in
Birthday (United States) one place. They need help navigating a system that can provide
9 — Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha'I); Independence Day needed resources for them."
(Argentina)
10 Independence Day (Bahamas) Mr. Burgess suggested that a senior population is no longer only frail
11. — World Population Day seniors, but also includes young retirees who can be a good resource
14 — Bastille Day (France)
17 — Constitution Day (South Korea) for civic engagement with issues related to aging.
20 — Independence Day (Columbia)
21 — National Day (Belgium) Two outstanding Ttstandin seniors were also honored at the luncheon. John
22' Parents Day (United States) Anderson, was awarded a certificate of appreciation acknowledging
23` — Revolution Day (Egypt); Birthday of Haile Selassie I his tireless volunteer work as a Gadabout driver for 25 years and
(Rastafari); Birthday of Guru Har Krishan (Sikh) Harriet London received a certificate of appreciation as Senior Citizen
24 — Simon Bolivar Day (South American), Tisha V'av of the Year, acknowledging her work with multiple human services
(Jewish); Pioneer Day (Mormon) organizations that serve elders.
25 — St. James the Great Day (Christian); National Day (Cuba); - Trina Schickel
Phoolan Devi Day (India)
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Congratulations To All New 25 -Year Club Members!
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and trips are approximately 1 hour
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at Mental Health's 6 Floor
Conference Room.
Paula Austic Helen Beach Lee Carter
Mental Health Finance Department Department of Social The next meeting is scheduled for
Department Services Wednesday, July 11 at 8:30 am.
Contact Patty or Pete with any
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questions regarding the meetings.
Please join us — we're a great group
ofemployees!
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Matthew Whittemore Beverly Knapp Ronald Lampman * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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Tompkins County would like to thank all of those For full updates on trips, events, vending
who attended and participated in the 25 -Year Club information, etc., be sure to watch for our
Dinner. We would like to specifically congratulate new web site, coming soon, accessible
the eight new inductees acknowledged above. In
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total, the Twenty-five Year Club boasts 140 * * * * * * *
members who have dedicated 25 or more years of through the County Intranet
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service to the taxpayers of Tompkins County. Upcoming Trip Info
a Congratulations and thanks to all of you. The (For Tickets, contact Patty
zZ' r County would also like to thank all of the guest Stamm, at 274 -6674, or PeteCoats
it, " '_ speakers and department heads that were on hand at 274- 6688.):
` to share stories, recognize and thank these • Darien Lake — Saturday, August
dedicated individuals. 18 s ', $20.00 per person, includes
From Steve Estes bus transportation and admission.
Patricia Jebbett On Behalf of Personnel • New York City Winter Day Trip
Health Department — Saturday, December 1 $30.00
per person.
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Employee Spotlights
Rachel Graham is Senior Recording Clerk in the County Clerk's Office.
Rachel has worked for the County for about a year.
In the County Clerk's Office, Rachel takes in recordings, fine payments,
pistol permits and passports As part of her job, Rachel most likes helping
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the public and laughing with her co-workers. Her least liked aspect of her
job is dealing with the National Passport Office.
Outside of work, Rachel's favorite thing to do is playing with her kids.
If Rachel ran the world, Rachel says that the first thing she would do is to
mandate that "everywhere, everyone recycles and composts, and to fine
those who don't. Every county in the country would have composting
Rachel Graham available and a recycling system."
Kim Moore is a Systems Analyst Technician in Information Technology
Services. She has worked for the County for eight- and -a -half years. Prior
to her current position, Kim was an administrative /computer assistant and --
as a programmer trainee. ; ` F Q+
Asked about herjob duties, Kim responds, "I fix things — like your
computer or your phone." (smile) '..__--.
About herjob, Kim says she most likes `interacting and working with all • ;"
county departments." She least likes, "GroupW ise Training —just kidding!"
Outside of work, Kim most likes "to relax and hang out with my family."
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If Kim ran the world, the first thing she would do is to institute a four -day — — - —
work week!
Kim Moore
(with son Keegan)
Kudos Korner
Linnett Short, Solid Waste Division, is one of two recipients of
Linnett Short Wins TC3 Alumni Award Tompkins Cortland Community College's Alumni Association's
Distinguished Alumni Award.
— Nominated by Solid Waste Division Manager Barbara Eckstrom,
i ,l �1 Linnett was recognized at a ceremony on May 11tr for her many
accomplishments, including her service as an education resource
.. for community organizations and for delivering educational
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programs to 9,000 individuals of all ages during 2006.
l ° Among her community leadership activities cited were presidency
1 of the Crown City Toastmasters, vice president of the Center for
Environmental Sustainability and an active member of the Sister2
Sister program.
• r • : When you visit TC3, look for Linnett on the TC3 Wall of Fame!
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Linnett (with husband Bill) Congratulations, Linnett!
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Submitted by Geri Lockwood Administrative Assistant
2007 Major Construction Projects: Highway Division: Displaying equipment outside were: Wayne
Lauper, Heavy Equipment Technician, with a 10 -wheel Dump
Please be sure to visit the website, http: / /www.tompkins- Truck, harnessed up with snowplow and wing; Scott Metcalf,
co.org/highway, for monthly updates on road and bridge Motor Equipment Operator, with a loader; and Willie
projects. VanDeMark, Heavy Equipment Operator, with the tractor and
flow -boy trailer. Set up inside, were: John Dolan, Associate
Adopt -A- Highway: Civil Engineer, with a display of survey equipment, along with
specifications of some major road projects; Geri Lockwood,
Tompkins County Highway sponsors an Adopt -A- Highway Administrative Assistant, with job applications and job
Program, with approximately 41 Groups or Organizations descriptions; and Jerry Stern, Highway Technician (Permit
currently "adopting" more than 70 miles of the 307 miles of Agent), with a popular hands -on demonstration of applying County Roads. As a member of the program, it is requested that thermo- plastic material to the pavement (i.e. stop bars, arrows, a minimum of two litter collections be performed each year. If etc.), as well as the division's new radar traffic counter. Jerry is you, or someone you know, are interested in "adopting" any also a member of the Skilled Trades Diversity Council, and section of a County Road, please contact Geri Lockwood, at recently instructed a Flagger Training Course sponsored by the 274 -0314. The guidelines and application information, as well Council. as a listing of County Roads, are available at www.tompkins- co.org/highw ay. Solid Waste Division: Ken Thompson, Assistant Solid Waste Manager and Linnett Short, Communication and Administrative Careers in Construction Day: Coordinator, displayed what construction engineers produce and provide. They also had a power point presentation about the The 3r Annual Central New York Careers in Construction Day, Solid Waste Division, along with a recycling game based on the hosted by The Skilled Trades Diversity Council, was held on old monopoly game. They both spent a lot of time talking to the May 1, 2007, at The Field in Lansing. As in the past, the students and giving out handouts of bumper stickers, pencils, Facilities, Highway, and Solid Waste Divisions of the Tompkins bracelets, magnets, bookmarks, etc. County Public Works Department participated in this event. National Public Works Week: Facilities Division: Dana Dexter, Carpenter, displayed several tools used in his trade, as well as some photos of his finished May 20 -26, 2007 was National Public Works Week. Public work. Mike Merchant, HVAC Technician, also participated Works (Airport, Facilities, Highway, and Solid Waste) with HVAC- related displays. employees were recognized with a catered breakfast. CSEA Local 855 President /Grievance: Treasurer: Blue Collar Unit "Buddy" Barry Rollins Steve Wright Tompkins County Highway Division Tompkins County Highway Division 8900 -01 work: 274 -0300 work: 274 -0300 message: 274 -0304 message : 274 -0304 Officers & Representatives cell: 227 -8572 home: 564 -9699 home: 273 -5679 e -mail: bjrsr a@hotmail.com Vice President/Grievance: Secretary: Todd VanOrman Tom Smith Tompkins County Highway Division Tompkins County Airport work: 274 -0300 work: 257 -6666 message: 274 -0304 message : 274 -0304 ➢ NOTICE: The Negotiation Team has been established, with the first • Tom Smith - Airport meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 27 Please contact • David Jayne- Facilities any of the team members listed at the right with input and/or • Buddy Rollins - Highway suggestions: • Matt Whittemore- Highway • Steve Wright - Highway -10- Department News Health Department Probation The Tompkins County Health Department is pleased to announce the The Probation Department welcomes Jim Perkins. Jim is our new appointment of Liz Cameron to the position of Director of Security Officer at the Day Reporting center. Bill ComelI has left the Environmental Health effective April 23, 2007. Cameron replaces John Center to return to DSS, where he is a Security Officer for the Human Andersson who retired in May 2007. Services Building Liz received her Bachelor's Degree in CiviVEnvironmental Engineering The NYS Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives recently from the University of Virginia and her Master's Degree in recognized the following employees with longevity awards for 2006: Environmental Engineering from Cornell University. She worked at Kathryn Leinthall, Probation Director – 35 years; Bernadette Stranger, Cornell on remediation of Comell's former Radioactive Disposal Site Probation Assistant – 20 years. and on environmental compliance initiatives. Highway Division Liz worked for Tompkins County in the early 1990's as an Associate Engineer for the Dept of Public Works. Most recently she was a Welcome to John Dolan, Associate Civil Engineer who joined us on consultant for O'Brien and Gere in Vestal, NY. Welcome back, Liz! April 23 and to Chad Kelly, Motor Equipment Operator who joined the Division on June 11th. Planning Department Congratulations to Kyle Henderson (Highway) and Erin Flannery on the The Planning Department welcomes two new staff members: Jeanne birth of their daughter, Alissa Lynn Henderson, on April 6, 2007. Leccese, Planner and Scott Doyle, Senior Planner. Good bye and good luck to Kurt Kvasny, Civil Engineer, who left us on Solid Waste Division April 26 Welcome Leo Riley, Recycling Specialist at the Solid Waste Division. Congratulations to John Butch" Sincebaugh on his retirement on Thursday, May 31S after more than 23 years with the Highway Diversity Celebration Division. We wish him well in his future endeavors! (Continued firm Page 1) The Administrator thanked Legislature Vice Chair Leslyn McBearr Clairbome, who chairs the WDIC, for her vision, leadership and personal impact, in moving county government toward needed cultural change in a measured, thoughtful and positive manner. Calling the celebration "an exciting day for me, and for all of us," McBean- Clairbome said the workforce diversity and inclusion effort is the product _ c--- , of efforts of an entire team, the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion • „ „,,., Committee, made up people from throughout county govemment and the ,�' community. "Strength in diversity', as portrayed in county's diversity logo, ; ~ .�` •� ,.. . she noted, "extends beyond race and ethnicity to encompass so much .a ' — SCHO4LEYS; more. It's about the way we deal with each other and the uniqueness that �' p . 4 a ar r• each of us brings to the organization. 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THE COVRIDOI?S TEAM CSEA LOCAL WOO, AFSCUE,AFL.= Managing Editor Maureen Reynolds, County Clerk's Office "" * * SAVE THE DATE * * Editorial Staff Geri Lockwood, Highway Linnett Short, SW Management Division CSEA Local 855 — 2007 Employee Sara Stark, DSS Recognition Day Edie Spaulding, DSS Katrina Schickel, COFA Classifieds Editor - Geri Lockwood Date: Saturday, August 18th Multicultural Editor — Heather Stewart, Personnel Time: TBD Advising Editor, Page Layout Location: Stewart Park Marcia Lynch, Public Information Contributors (informational registration forms to be All County Employees and Retirees mailed at a later date.) Interested in joining the Corridors team? Contact Maureen at 274 -5431 or mreynoldst itompkins- co.org