Archive: Around Town

Pet of the WeekHi there my name is Roxy! I am a beautiful tortoiseshell cat. I am also a spayed adult female. I would love to come home with you so please come and visit me at the SPCA.

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Every year girls shop for a prom dress that they will probably wear only once.  These dresses end up in closets, the Salvation Army, or even in the trash.  The next year they do it all again.  This year the Tompkins County Solid Waste Division has decided to do something about it so the dresses can be reused.  On March 24th middle and high school girls will have a chance to exchange their gowns at the Pyramid Mall.  "It would be nice if people had a chance to find a dress so they don't have to spend that money again every year," says Communication & Administrative Coordinator Linnett Short.

Short has been contacting local schools, and many have agreed to be part of the event.  Others have at least agreed to publicize it to their students.  Girls will bring their old prom or formal gown to school and receive a ticket for it.  On March 24 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm they will be able to exchange their ticket for another dress.  From 2:00pm to 4:00 pm anyone can come to choose a dress.

Thursday marked the official opening of the Lansing-Groton Teacher Resource and Technology Center.  The newly outfitted facility serves more than 250 teachers in the two school districts with training opportunities and other resources for professional development.  "The opening will be the first time most people will have seen the center fully equipped," said the Director Shannon Maxson. "We will have demonstrations of our new equipment and people to see the space and meet the staff."

ITHACA, NY — The Sciencenter, Ithaca’s own community built, hands-on science museum, recently completed 18 months of collaboration with an international team of science centers on a world-wide initiative to develop educational activities on global warming.

This international project was organized by the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), a Washington, D.C.-based association representing science museums world-wide. Dubbed IGLO (for International action on GLObal warming), the website will provide high quality educational materials for free download to promote awareness of climate change issues and to educate the public on global warming.

As students filed into Lansing's elementary school Monday they couldn't help but notice a wall of decorative tiles that wasn't there when they left for vacation a week before.  Exclamations of 'Look at this!' and 'These are awesome!' and 'I like this one!'   The tiles were painted by fourth graders in 2002 and 2003, but weren't put on display until last week when high school senior Thomas Z

Healing WellThere are ways to deal with unacceptable behavior in the workplace without resorting to threats, dismissal, or lawsuits. Taking effective and decisive action can often mean the difference between an enjoyable, productive workplace and one fraught with disharmony.

First, your office should have policies and procedures that deal with acceptable behavior. Each employee ought to be familiar with these office “rules and regulations” governing appropriate dress, language, physical contact and personal hygiene. At the least, everyone in the office should be courteous, polite, and possess an esprit de corps.

Ithaca, NY – To celebrate its 75th anniversary and to help bring all of its educational programs, special events and exhibits to more of the public, PRI and its Museum of the Earth announce March as Membership Madness month.

In order to increase its membership base, the museum has set a goal of signing 100 new (or renewal) members this March. If they reach that goal, the museum has pledged to donate 10 agency memberships to non-profits in and around the Ithaca community.

Hi There my name is Yum Yum! I am an adult female shepherd mix and I am very cute. My owner passed away so I didn’t have anybody to take care of me. I am 12 years old and very healthy, sweet, kind, and well behaved. Please come and adopt me soon at the SPCA.

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After being closed for months of renovations the Lansing Community Library Center held a mad hatter's tea party for the grand reopening Wednesday evening.  Crazy and unusual hats adorned visitors and library volunteers, and an exhibit of historical Lansing photographs with actual hats similar to those in the pictures graced the new exhibition room, where tea and cookies were served as Ben Hummel played the violin.  "Everybody's supposed to wear a hat," said Art Chairperson Janice Hagstrom.  "You can't be part of the tea party without a hat!"

Alvin ParkerJames J Cahalan nominated his uncle Alvin Parker for March Star of the Month.  "He has over the years given whole-heartedly to the Lansing community.  He was one of the first ambulance members when it was located in Ludlowville, he is a member of the fire dept he has down a lot of work for the community.

"Alvin Parker is a homegrown Lansing Son . He's a gentle soul who's always willing to lend a helping hand to neighbors family and Lansing township.  The man is humble and does blush at praise, has a good since of humor and is great with kids.  Alvin has been a member of the Lansing fire service more years than I can remember,he was one of the first volunteers for the Ludlowville Ambulance Squad before it moved to South Lansing.

 
"Alvin is a fire commissioner and is the board Secretary.  He has held numerous position with in the fire department. He as of late retired from Bolton Point, but I know he's busy with events and projects in the community, so retirement doesn't mean he's been idle. I just want to finish by saying how proud I am of him . The community is blessed  because Alvin cares."


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Pet of the WeekHi there my name is Samba. I’m an adult white cat. I am oh so cute and am in need of a new home. Would you please come and visit me at the SPCA.

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When construction started on the Lansing Community Library Center (LCLC) last year the optimistic estimate was that the $385,000 renovation project would be completed in the Fall.  As with all construction projects, it doesn't do to be overly optimistic about the schedule.  But when the library officially reopens on February 28th it will have been well worth waiting for.  The original thought was to have a 'soft opening' before the grand opening, but the library board has decided to wait and use the time to put everything in order. "This library is such a wonderful gift to the community," says publicity chairwoman Bobbi Wasenko.  "We want the gift to look beautiful before we present it."