Archive: Around Town

While most kids are earning money and then spending it, 26 unsung Lansing heroes are earning money to spend on community service projects.  The Lansing Leos, the youth branch of the Lansing Lions Club, are 12 - 18 year-olds who enjoy giving back to their community.  Last Saturday (3/25/06) about half of this group were at Woodsedge to serve a spaghetti dinner that they had funded and cooked.


"They've done very well," says resident Eileen Cundy.  "They always do a good job.  I'm really pleased that they do this for us."  Another resident, Pastor David Braid agreed.  "They do a wonderful job," he said.  His wife Dorothy added, "They're wonderful young people.  We can be proud of them here."

This is Biomes Night season.  Each of Lansing's five 4th grade classes are celebrating the Biomes Night in which they present their research to teachers and parents, and celebrate their achievement with a special snack representing each of the six biomes they studied.


"A biome is similar to an ecosystem," explains elementary school science teacher Sue Henne.  "It is all the organisms and living and non-living things that constitute a living area that are broken down by some of the characteristics of land, climate, and types of animals that are adapted to those things."  The 4th graders studied biomes over the course of the school year with different approaches and teachers as the year progressed.

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 Lansing's Advice Column


Dear IMO,

I am the office manager for a small business. Every day I am inundated with phone calls and visits from just about any and every type of salesperson imaginable. From toilet paper to copy paper, I have to deal with these annoying sales reps in a professional and courteous manner regardless of their aggressive attitude. My office has everything it needs, supplied by local businesses with whom we trust. How do I get these outside peddlers to simply leave me alone?

Monica

Hey there! I’m Poppy. I am a Dilute tortoiseshell female cat. I am also an adult so if your looking for someone mature pick me! As well as that I am a medium sized cat, the longest term resident, and my adoption fees are paid! So come meet me at the S.P.C.A.


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All dogs are now neutered and those that were heartworm positive have been treated- thanks to the vet vendors and Meadowridge staff. We still have 3 Beagles and 3 Pit Bulls to place in homes. We also have a lab cross and a Catahoula Leopard cross out in foster.

Once upon a time, shawls were worn on an every day basis and served many uses. On the frontier farm, a woven wool shawl could be thrown on for a quick run to the hen house, the garden or the milk barn. Dressier ones were for Sunday best, church services, weddings, christening and funerals. Many a Victorian couple posed for their wedding portrait, the bride-to-be wearing a family heirloom shawl.

Shawls have long been depicted in drawings and old photographs, worn around the upper torso of all classes of the population. Illustrations preserved from Godey’s Ladies Book and mail order catalogues are excellent examples. Plus, what little girl going to the Saturday matinee of the black and white “B” Western in their heyday did not notice the women’s stylish shawls, especially those of the heroine?

Lansing's Recreation Department's Spring Yoga course begins next Monday (04/03).  Andrea Smith will be teaching two different types of yoga.  At 5:30pm she will be teaching Kripalu Yoga, that emphasizes a gentle and compassionate self-observation while performing basic hatha yoga postures.  Kripalu focusses on what is right with people, not what is wrong with them.  

At 7:00 p,m she will be teaching Svaroopa Yoga which uses poses to release spinal tension and create inner harmony.  This form of yoga is used to help people with chronic back pain.  It is easy to learn and considered to be good for overall health.  The idea is that body tension begins around the base of the spine, so releasing the tension in those muscles has beneficial results that radiate throughout the body.

The Lansing Fire Department carnival has become a tradition that residents look forward to every May.  Adults and kids alike enjoy the rides, games, carnival food, demonstrations and entertainment at the three day event.  Most popular are the hours when a bracelet gets you onto unlimited rides, and demonstrations by the Tompkins County Sheriff's office are a staple.  Highlights of the weekend are the fireworks and the parade, a favorite for kids who love catching candy thrown from passing fire engines and floats.

Fire Commissioner Dennis Griffin wants this year's carnival to be more community oriented, with more businesses participating.  He hopes to have more booths this year where businesses can sell things or provide demonstrations.  "We want to get the community more involved," says Griffin.  "If there are businesses out there we want them to come in and set up so people know that they're part of Lansing."  He says that it is OK to sell items at the booths as long as it doesn't interfere with Playland's business, which is part of the Fire Department's contract with the amusements provider.

None of us can predict how long we'll live. And yet, as you chart your long-term financial goals, you'll at least want to think about longevity - because it's a key factor in developing appropriate savings, investment and retirement strategies.

For starters, make an educated guess about how long you might reasonably expect to live, taking into account your own health-related characteristics and your family's health histories. You might also want to consult with an actuarial table.

You might be surprised at the results. With advances in medicine and greater awareness of healthy lifestyles, we are living longer than ever before. In fact, half of the 65-year-olds alive today will likely live beyond age 83, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

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Dear IMO,

My 16 year old son wants to get his driver’s license as soon as possible. He has been driving with his permit for just under three months. I have made it clear that he must take Drivers’ Education at the high school before he gets a license. He promises to take it this summer if he can get his license now. I think he’s still too young and needs more time on the road? What do you think?

Pet of the WeekHi, I’m Trooper! I am a male Jack Russell Terrier and was a stray but then somebody brought me to the S.P.C.A. I’m really fun to play with and I love to go for walks. I am 1-2 years old and very energetic! So come and meet me soon at the S.P.C.A.

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Travel and control your doubtless long path
Useless pleasure does no good refuse it
Freedom does not always last so just laugh
Morning comes every day so you just sit


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