Archive: Around Town

I have it on good authority that spring has finally arrived. While not sure that this prediction is 100% reliable, the last few days have been encouraging. The motorcycle is inspected and registered, flowering plants have been started or purchased, and I can go outside without a parka on.

Now that we have a few days of relative warmth in store, it's time to begin to wander about and find growing things. After such an impossibly dismal winter, growing things are sure to pick you up and give hope for the future – at least the immediate future…

By Doug Scott

Hello, my name is Reba. I am a big dilute torti girl. I like laps for short stays and petting on my own terms (for just a few minutes. I am one of the longest term feline residents at the SPCA. I could really use a fur-ever home of my own! Please come visit me, and see if I am the right girl for you. No children please.

Visit the SPCA Web Page

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On the heels of a successful carnival last year, the Lansing Events Committee is ramping up its efforts to make the carnival an annual event, as well as to become involved in more events that celebrate the Town of Lansing and its community and culture.  The group is poised to sign a contract that will bring the carnival back to Lansing Central Fire Station again this year.

"We're trying to have the carnival every year," says The Lansing Events Committee President Valerie McMillen. "We've gotten the approval from the Lansing Fire Commissioners.  We'll probably do it again in September 7th and 8th.  Playland Amusement Company (that provides the carnival rides, games, and booths) would like us to add a day to cover them in case of a rain date.  We're going to work on that and see how the fire department feels about it."

I've been dating a man for about a year now. We are both widowed with adult children. One of his daughters has warmly welcomed me, and the other goes out of her way to be openly rude and hurtful towards me. We both agree that marriage is not in our near future, but we very much enjoy each other's company under our current, exclusive arrangement. I don't know whether this daughter thinks I'm a gold digger, feels her father shouldn't be dating so soon, or has other issues I'm not aware of. We were all together for the first time last weekend, and her hostility towards me left me in tears. I don't know how to handle this. Both daughters live several miles away, so our gatherings will be infrequent. How can I handle this situation?
Shunned

By Doug Scott

Hello! My name is Cassie! I am one of the longest-term resident, here at the SPCA. I am a very sweet companion cat, on my own terms. I prefer not to be picked up or petted on my rear end. The vets here have me on a diet and I am going to be looking awesome a few pounds lighter. I love sunny windows, bird watching, and pineapple yogurt! Please come meet me today, if I could be the only feline in your home!

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Did you know that 41% of our youth feel our community needs more youth programs and activities?

The Joint Youth Commission (JYC) pools resources from the Town of Ithaca, Town of Caroline, and Village of Lansing to provide first-time youth employment, employment training and career exploration, apprenticeships, youth development and life skills programs for youth aged 10-18.

The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) was recently awarded a Member and Community Health Improvement grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to improve childhood lead testing rates for the years 2018-2020.

"The grant funds will be used to purchase lead testing equipment for six local provider offices, so that lead testing is available at the same time as the child's appointment," states Frank Kruppa, Public Health Director.

Village of Lansing voters will have an opportunity to name three parks next week.  After voting for two open Board of Trustees seats, they will also get to vote on how to name the parks, including a major new park near Warren Road.  Village Trustees approved the ballot Monday for next Tuesday's election

"We have three parks that we have an opportunity to name," Mayor Donald Hartill said Monday.  "We have the big park, which is the new one on Northwoods Drive.  There's another one that we rebuilt across from Dankert Park, and there's a pocket park on Craft Road and Leif's Way.  This is a way of naming these parks for people who have benefited the Village in one way or another."

I've been struggling with the concept of forgiveness for a very long time. I get all kinds of advice from all kinds of people, none of which is very helpful. Some say you can forgive but not forget, but that doesn't seem like you've truly forgiven. Others say that it will just take time, but much time has gone by, and I'm still at the same place. Still others talk about forgiveness in terms of religion, which doesn't do it for me. I'm the one that is hurting. The one who offended me probably is living life free of hurt or guilt. Can you offer any advice on this subject?
Forgiveness Beyond Reach

Lee Rayburn, host of WHCU's Morning Newswatch, tweeted Wednesday that his job has been eliminated.  His post was characteristically upbeat and gracious, with great praise for his colleagues at Cayuga Radio Group, and humble appreciation for the community and his opportunity to serve it.  He also posted on Facebook, where, less than 24 hours later 168 people had reacted, and 152 replied, mourning his loss to the community.  At Wednesday's Lansing Town Board meeting Tompkins County Legislator Mike Sigler paid tribute to Rayburn.

"It's really a huge loss.  I want to thank him personally for all the work he's done for the last six years," Sigler said. "He has everything on from Frank Towner at the Y to the Hangar Theatre, and all the local news.  I feel that's a giant loss to the community.  I really appreciate his work."

The Lansing United Methodist Church (LUMC) was filled with celebration Thursday as the congregation and Reverend Alison Schmied were joined by Bishop Mark J. Webb, District Superintendent Reverend Jeff McDowell, and five pastors who previously led the church from 1969 to 2016.  They gathered to dedicate a new building addition and renovation that adds five new classrooms, a nursery, administrative offices, and expanded youth rooms, an expanded adult classroom, upgrades to the kitchen and fellowship hall, and a wealth of other improvements.  The new wing adds 3,000 square feet of ADA compliant classroom and administrative space.

The Candor NY Chamber of Commerce and Candor Forward are hosting The Candor Daffodil Festival at the Candor Ball Fields on May 5th to Support the American Cancer Society and The Resource Center of Candor.

The festival will feature live music all day, food, wine and beer tastings and lots of activities for kids and adults alike. The festival runs from 10 AM to 5 PM.