Archive: Around Town

The Enfield Food Pantry has reopened its doors to the hundreds of residents who rely on its services after the community rallied together to donate $22,000 to upgrade the facility.

The pantry, which serves between 450 and 600 people a week, was shut down in June by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier because of a rodent infestation. But after widespread community support, the pantry reopened in July after contracting a pest management service, installing new shelving and a walk-in freezer and sealing and painting the building.

Really? Virginia Beach? How is THAT within reach?

Hey, if I can make it there – you might be able too!

Virginia Beach has everything you could possibly want – and for me, I wanted an AAmco transmission shop to fix my truck that broke on the Eastern shore of VA.

By Chloe Winter

My name is Olive. I'm a beautiful orange female cat with fluffy medium-length fur. I am looking for a home to call my own, where I can take my time settling in, because the world can be a scary place for a shy girl like me! I am hoping for a home without any dogs, because they frighten me, but another cat may be OK given a slow introduction between us. If you talk to me and offer a hand to sniff, I'll be your friend in no time! Check me out today!

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The 'sell-by' and 'best-by' dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate. Cornell University food scientists have created a new predictive model that examines spore-forming bacteria and when they emerge, according to research published in the Journal of Dairy Science.

"Putting dates on milk cartons is a big issue, because consumers often discard the milk if it is past the sell-by date," said Martin Wiedmann, food safety professor and a senior author of the research. "Often there is little science behind those dates, as they are experience-based guesses. The goal of this research was to put good science to use, reduce food waste and reduce food spoilage."

At its recent annual meeting the City Federation of Women's Organizations (CFWO) celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Women Building Community (WBC) Grants and announced its future plans to make more resources and opportunities available.

"We have allocated $60,000, twice as much as in past annual cycles, because we've seen the impact WBC Grants can have, and because CFWO will now be operating as a private foundation," announced Diane Shafer, outgoing board president and Grants Committee member.

Groton, NY - Senator James Seward and Assemblymember Barbara Lifton visited the Groton Public Library to announce that they each had nominated the Library for a State Assistance to Municipalities Grant for $350,000 for a total of $700,000 to support the Library's Expansion Project.

The Board of Trustees have committed to a 2,000 square foot expansion of the Library facilities to connect immediately behind the existing building. Sheri Shurtleff, Board President, stated "…that there has been a 64% increase in people attending various programs in the past three years and that growth is continuing this year. The planned expansion will include a large flexible space to accommodate this growing need for children's programs; youth and teen programs, author visits, and more thus allowing us to rededicate the front of the Library to quiet reading area that so many people enjoy."

The Lansing Seniors are sponsoring a delectable chicken barbecue this Saturday, August 4th, at Lansing Ball Fields (by Town Hall and Library), 11:00 a.m until chicken is gone.  The chicken will be BBQ'd using the Cornell BBQ sauce recipe.  The rest of the menu includes baked beans, salt potatoes, rolls,and brownie. $10 full meal, 1/2 chicken only $7.00. 

In addition there will be handmade hot pads available for sale at $4.00 each if you're looking for a gift for your favorite hostess, birthday, anniversary or yourself.

All proceeds to Lansing Seniors who sponsor annual gifts for the Scholarship Fund for a Lansing Senior and Hospicare.

When Lansing's Parks and Recreation Department doors opened Tuesday morning there wasn't any obvious difference.  The office looked the same.  But in actuality there was a huge difference -- Patrick Tyrrell had taken the helm as the Town's Park Superintendent and Recreation Director.  Tyrrell brings 18 years of experience in the department to the job, and he hit the ground running during one of the department's busiest seasons.

"I don't think you're going to see any big differences," Tyrrell says. "Nothing is going to shut down or change.  All the programs are going to keep running and things will keep happening the way they have been."

I have a business assistant who has been with me for several years. I trust him implicitly. He knows the ins and outs of my business like no one else. He seems satisfied in his role as my right hand. I would like to promote him, but he seems adamant that he is satisfied in his current role. I'm having a hard time understanding this mindset. He doesn't seem to fear responsibility, but prefers to stay in the shadow. I know he could go far in this business. How can I coax him to see his value? This is a management issue I've never encountered.
Prefers not to be Promoted

Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences announced Aug. 1 the renaming of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (NYSAES) to Cornell AgriTech.

Agriculture and food are multibillion-dollar industries in New York, and the name change underscores the value Cornell AgriTech brings to improving the health of the people, environment and economy of the state and beyond. Based in Geneva, New York, Cornell AgriTech has expanded to more than 900 acres of fields, orchards and vineyards led by more than 300 faculty, scientists, staff and graduate students dedicated to delivering solutions to farmers and business and propelling economic development in New York.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced an additional $5 million is available to continue the support of critical improvement projects at New York's animal shelters. This is the second round of funding for the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund, which will allow eligible organizations to make significant updates to their facilities to enhance animal care and health. A total of $10 million has been dedicated to the program since 2017.

"We are proud to provide animal shelters with additional funding to ensure pets across New York receive the care they need," Governor Cuomo said. "This funding will build on the $5 million awarded last year to shelters across the state, giving them the resources and tools they need to continue their important work of finding these pets a loving home in the Empire State."

By Chloe Winter

Hi folks, my name is Pepe la Pew and I'm a 4 year old black and white male cat. I'm looking for my new home with a loving human who will give me lots of attention! I love to be pet and get attention from everyone. Don't you want to take home a friendly boy like me?

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