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Cindy HowellCindy Howell is our March Star. Appropriate, because even after retiring she continues to work with Lansing students. She directed this month's production of "Seussical the Musical," and has been seen working on other performing arts events and even defending performance spaces at school board meetings. That is what is on the plaque on the piano donated to the Lansing Central School District upon her retirement in June of 2004.
Cindy the Teacher
Cindy used to say to me all the time, “If I were in this job for the money, I’d be better off working at McDonald’s. The hourly rate is better.” I’ve known only 2 teachers since living in Lansing who never “punched a time clock”, one was the Lansing Star's first Star of the Month, Sue Frahm; the other is Cindy Howell.
Pondering a poster for the musical
Cindy the Mentor
If you were to poll the current student body, as well as the multitude of alumni from Lansing Central School District, it would amaze you how many students consider Cindy their mentor. These “kids” were not just her students, she truly cared and cares about them. Whenever any one of them has a problem, you would find them in Cindy’s room seeking her advice. She continues to keep in touch with many of her old students.
Howell (left) performing with a student
Cindy the Friend
I consider myself fortunate to have been able to call Cindy my friend for the past 22 years. But I am just one of so many in the Lansing community who consider Cindy a friend. In her retirement, Cindy is as busy as ever. Between her family (especially her 4 grandchildren), bible study, and continuing to do the Lansing musicals, her days are full and happy. If friends were gold, Cindy would be one of the richest ladies in Lansing!
When Cindy retired, the Lansing community came together to wish her well. Many alumni returned to perform in a special program celebrating the many musicals brought to LHS, and the auditorium was packed with Cindy’s fans. May she continue to glorify and amaze us all with her multitude of talents. We, as a community, are fortunate indeed.
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Pet of the WeekHey there my name is Moses! I am 17 years old. I may not be parting any seas but I am great cat. I am declawed and all paid for. So please come see me at the A.S.P.C.A.
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From: Cathy Nelson
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Thanks for such an important service to the community. Who knows, I may go on e-bay next.
Marlaine Darfler
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Cancer Relay for LifeLast week you could walk through the front door of the Lake Watch Inn in Lansing and find yourself in the land of Oz. The 9th annual Tompkins County Relay for Life's kick-off event was themed "Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a Cure" this year, and volunteers dressed as Oz characters to greet participants, give them dinner, information about cancer, cures, forming relay teams and to have a good time. With an estimated 88,230 new cancer cases in New York State this year, local volunteers are trying to make a difference.
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The response to my plea for help in learning to knit helped me believe that there ARE as many as 38 million knitters in the United States, just as reported in several of the magazines passing across my stitching table every month. And that Lansing has a high per capita of knitters. Those same magazines express amazement that the majority of those knitters will, sooner or later, and with varying degrees of frequency, knit for charity. This columnist has previously written about charitable projects that Lansing needlewomen undertake. So, again, it would seem that Lansing is in the mainstream.
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Ask IMOAsk IMOWondering,
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The King Ferry Hotel is situated at the crossroads of Routes 34B & 90. It was originally built in the late 1820’s, suffered serious fire damage, and was rebuilt to its present configuration around 1840. Anne and Pat Miller found this charming old building for sale some 13 years ago and concluded it was the perfect place to establish a restaurant. As part of their commitment to the community, they have used only local craftsmen and laborers. The Miller’s, originally from the Aurora area, now live in Lansing with their three lovely children: Patricia-13, Margot -8, and Lansing-6. Every member of their family works in the business in some manner, whether it is creating entrees, flipping burgers, mixing dough, waiting tables, or managing the finances.
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Mark LewisState and Federal testing mandates have been a hot topic of conversation in Lansing. All three principals, especially Middle School Principal John Gizzy, have been eloquent in their argument that testing is getting in the way of quality teaching. In this final part of our interview with the new Superintendent of Schools Mark Lewis the Star asked him what he thinks of the testing, and what some solutions would be. We also spoke about moving, dogs and family.
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Kitchen Theatre ITHACA, NY: On February 23, 24 and 25, 2006, the Kitchen Theatre Company's alternative series, KITCHEN COUNTER CULTURE continues its season with Wonder Woman the musical. With comic skill and a golden voice, NYC-based writer/actress/singer Elizabeth Whitney attempts to make sense of 1970's lesbian feminism, gay-straight separatism and superheroines as cultural icons. This one-woman musical play will run for only three performances from February 23rd to the 25th (see performance calendar). Wonder Woman resigns from the U.S. military and finds that Paradise Island has changed--or maybe it's her. In her new life on tour, she explores invincibility, invisibility, the limitations of the magic lasso, and the author's own adolescent preoccupations with amazons.
