Ithaca, NY -- The Board of Directors from United Way of Tompkins County has approved a $20,570 grant to the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food (NYCHSF). The grant will be used to supply nutritious fruits and vegetables for students at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School (BJM). NYCHSF is providing fresh produce as a means for healthy snacks and influencing good eating habits for the children. This project is the first significant activity from this statewide organization in Tompkins County.

The goal is that by eating fresh produce on a daily basis, it will become part the children's routine, something they actually come to prefer, as it makes them feel better. The New York Coalition for Healthy School Food, United Way of Tompkins County, and Greenstar Community Projects (GCP) will announce a partnership with the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) for this one-year pilot Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program at the January 22 ICSD Board of Education Meeting at the administrative offices at 7:00 p.m.

Review

"Simeon's?", you say. "Why that used to be a great place to eat in ‘the day', but the service and general attention to detail has gone downhill in the last few years. In fact, you might have stopped there for a drink in the delightful, old world atmosphere, but probably continued on down the street to eat at any number of delicious eateries on Aurora Street.

But hold your horses! A change in ownership of Simeon's has made this the place to check out new gastronomic talent. The flavors were reminiscent of Dano's respectful, talented treatment of meat, Renee's international bistro forte, with an attention to detail and playfulness all their own.

 

 

Early last December Lansing's All Saints Catholic Church got an early Christmas present when the first seven stained glass windows were installed.  The windows were designed by local artist Tony Serviente and made and installed by Ithaca's Serviente Studios .  "Like everything else that we approached we wanted to do things locally," says All Saints' Administrative Assistant Dave Lippert.

Many of the church's elements are locally made.  Lansing wood carver Bob Nagle made the statue of the Risen Christ above the alter.  A mosaic baptismal font was made by Ithaca artist Linda Blossom.  The alter, the ambo and the presider's chair was made by  and Brooktondale's Elizabeth Wolf, and designed by Ithacan Mary McTiernan.  Ithacan Bill Bakerturning made walnut candlesticks and an ambry.  The window frames were made by Steve Peck of Trumansburg, who is known locally as 'The Wood Doctor.'

Pet of the WeekHi there my name is Myrtle. I am a gray and white girl. I'm a cute adult cat that needs a great home from a great family. So come on down to the SPCA and visit me to see if we are right for each other.

Visit the SPCA Web Page

----
v4i3

On Sunday, January 13th the Lansing Youth Mission Group got up bright and early to server up a wonder Pancake breakfast. The breakfast was held at the Applebee's restaurant and over 240 meals were served. The group raised over $1,700 through the generosity and support of Lansing community.

The money raised will help pay for Group members to travel to Guatemala in February, March or April. The groups will help build stoves for families who cook over open fires in their homes.

----
v4i3

Ask IMOAsk IMO

Lansing's Advice Column

Email your questions to IMO at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dear IMO,

I have been following the primaries with great interest. I have my own candidate in mind, and am very vocal when talking about him with friends. At work, my cubical is decorated with his photo and a campaign bumper sticker. Everyone knows where I stand, but some of my co-workers think my enthusiasm is a bit much. My boss hasn't said anything about the political discussions at the office, so I haven't toned it down. Should I be worried? Are my co-workers right?

Jill

Dear Jill,

Enthusiasm is a great motivator and often has positive results. Whether or not you are over the top in discussing politics at work is a matter of office policy. If, as you have stated, your boss has not said anything to you, that may be a good sign. But to be on the safe side, you ought to ask your boss what is the company/office policy concerning political campaigns and associated discussions.

28 people showed up to vote in December's Fire District election, and two of those didn't vote seriously: one wrote himself in as a joke, and the other had shown up at the wrong place, but voted anyway, writing in 'someone else'.  District Secretary Alvin Parker, running uncontested, got the other 26 votes, and he began his fourth term as fire commissioner this month.  "I like doing what I'm doing," Parker says.  "I've been doing it since I was 18 years old."

In the year 2000 there were nine more women living in the Town of Lansing (including the Village) than there were men.  The population was 10,521 and the median age was 34.8 years old, just six months older than the national median age.  There were 582 kids under five years old, 7,779 over 18, and 1,058 65 or older.  84.1% of the population was white, with 4.1% black or African American, 932 Asian, and 4 Pacific Islander. The average household had 2.33 people, and the average family numbered 2.95.

The 2000 census is the most recent measure we have of our community.  But you can extrapolate some things, more or less.  If you subtract the Village population Town residents outside the village numbered 7,104.  With about 30 new homes built in the Town per year you can figure that 30 homes x 7 years x 2.33 = 489.3 new people, more or less.  So the population of the Town of Lansing not including the Village is probably around 7,600 by now.

Ithaca, NY –  United Way of Tompkins County and the Triad Foundation have awarded a combined grant totaling $33,000 to Foodnet Meals-on-Wheels. This grant will be used to employ a Nutrition Outreach Worker for one year, who will be responsible for implementing a plan that will include identifying seniors in Tompkins County who have low-incomes and then linking them with other valuable services and resources available within the community.

The grant was awarded as a result of the successful Foodnet Food Card Program, a two-year summer program funded by United Way of Tompkins County with additional funding from the Community Foundation of Tompkins County for the second year.  A social worker funded through Foodnet identified needs, mailed 700 people information, made 280 connections for service, and increased food card usage for 25 elderly people. As an extension of this program, United Way of Tompkins County awarded $17,500 and the Triad Foundation $15,500 to fund the new position. The outreach worker will work 50% with food card outreach and 50% with case management of participating Foodnet clients.

 

Hi there my name is Onyx Marcus. I am a neutered male black cat. I need a loving home with people that will care for me. Will you please come and visit me at the SPCA?

Visit the SPCA Web Page

----
v4i2

Pet of the WeekHi there! My name is Polly.  I am a spayed female Calico cat.  I need a great home and a family that will care for me.  Will you please come and visit me at the SPCA?

Visit the SPCA Web Page

----
v4i1

Ask IMOAsk IMO

Lansing's Advice Column

Email your questions to IMO at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dear IMO,

I'm a person who always sets out to keep the New Year's resolutions which I have made, but a few months into it, I seem to lose steam and just give in. Whether it's loosing weight or saving money, I can't stay on track for very long. Do you have any helpful hints to keep me on the straight and narrow?

Sincerely,
Robert

Dear Robert,

Millions of people make New Year's resolutions. People dream of being leaner, firmer, richer, happier, smarter, healthier, less stressed out, more motivated, less in debt, more well read, less fearful, and just about anything else imaginable. As the clock slowly approaches midnight on New Year's Eve, they raise their glasses of champagne, for some their last glass of alcohol, grab a stuffed mushroom, just one won't hurt, and for the next few days, possibly next few weeks, they are able to keep their resolutions.