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The Tompkins County Health Department urges residents to avoid the risk of rabies and rabies treatment by capturing and submitting for laboratory testing any bat found in their home that may have come in contact with humans or pets. There have been no confirmed rabid bats in Tompkins County in 2016, however as the weather warms and bats become more active, the risk of encountering bats increases. Attics and crawl spaces heat up in the summer months and bats seek cooler locations on the lower floors of the home.Rabies is largely transmitted through bites from rabid animals. Bats present an additional concern, because in certain situations a bite may not be readily apparent. This includes bats that are found in a room with a sleeping person or bats that are found in the presence of an unattended child or a person with a sensory impairment. Should a bat land on a person, it should be captured and submitted for testing. Bats that have contact with pets that are lapsed or unvaccinated against rabies also present a concern.
The Tompkins County Solid Waste Division is pleased to announce the opening of the County's newest food scraps recycling drop spot, in conjunction with the Brooktondale Farmers Market.
Each year Ithaca City School District (ICSD) students, staff, and school programs receive awards and scholarships totaling more than $7,000 from funds managed by the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI). Grants and awards are distributed annually based on each fund's criteria and to enhance educational opportunities, announced Ann Caren, chair of the IPEI Awards Committee.
DeWitt Middle School eighth-graders participated in a two-day interactive history program in May designed to improve their understanding of the United States home front during World War II. Funded by an Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI) Red and Gold Grant, DeWitt Middle School social studies teacher Pamela Engram has took on the role of "Rosie the Riveter". "Rosie" is an iconic character depicted in J. Howard Miller's propaganda poster produced by the Westinghouse Corporation and representing women who took jobs building bomber airplanes during WWII.
The History Center in Tompkins County recently received a grant from the Lane Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County to support the summer camp 'Digging into Carrie's Diary' at the Eight Square Schoolhouse site.
Hi Margaret: There is so much talk lately about 'finding your passion' and 'living your life purpose.' I’ve held several jobs throughout my life and have a number of hobbies and interests. I can’t seem to settle on that one true purpose that will make me feel fulfilled for the rest of my life. I’m the typical 'Jack of all trades, master of none.' I envy those that appear to be living their purpose. I feel like a loser and don’t know how to go about finding that one contribution that will make me feel fulfilled.
Aurora, New York – Wells College President Jonathan Gibralter announced the appointment of Kishan Zuber as the College's new Vice President for Enrollment Services. Ms. Zuber will begin her duties on August 1.
Third-graders at Caroline Elementary School engaged in a birding case study this spring through a multi-disciplinary program funded in part by an Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI) Red and Gold Grant and utilizing the school's wilderness campus.
Cayuga Radio Group, local elementary schools, and United Way of Tompkins County joined together for this year's successful Cans Along Cayuga food drive.
The Lansing Historical Archives building is getting a new roof this week. The building houses the Town's historical records, diaries, clothing, and other materials, as well as official town records. The work includes the new roof, paid for by the Lansing Historical Association, and will be followed up with repairs to siding and other renovations by the Town Highway Department.
Myers Park is the center of Lansing's Independence Day celebration. For the sixth year the