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Dec
14
2007
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Dan Veaner
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Friday, 14 December 2007 |
 In May 1536 people voted, and the Library proposition lost by 32 votes. That was considered a good turnout, though it is a fraction of eligible voters. Last Tuesday 1307 people voted, and the library passed by 65 votes. Again, a good turnout, especially since it was at an odd time for a vote, determined by when the county voting machines were available. The gap was twice the size of the last one, and one way of looking at it is that even with 230 fewer voters the library gained 97 votes. This time it was less close. But still close.
So which is it? Is Lansing truly split on the issue of funding a public library, or is there a majority of yeasayers or naysayers that stayed home on an icy, rainy day?
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Dec
07
2007
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Diane Lauzun & Donna Scott
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Friday, 07 December 2007 |
 On December 11, 2007, the residents of the Lansing School district will vote to establish the Lansing Community Library (LCLC) as an independent Public Library of the School District. Last May a similar referendum lost by 32 votes. Since that time, the library has continued to grow. On average, 30 new patrons join each month and current monthly circulation is now over 1,500 items. Computer use has doubled from 50 users a month last spring to almost 100 users in October. While this growth is exciting, it creates an increased workload for our all-volunteer staff and emphasizes the importance of a stable funding source and professional library guidance. Community need has moved LCLC beyond its original intent and humble beginnings. The Lansing community is demanding full-fledged library services and LCLC is attempting to rise to the challenge. That is why the Friends of the Lansing Library is redoubling efforts to gain community tax support by holding an independent vote this December.
Currently, LCLC is not an independent library; it is a satellite branch of the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL). Along with the libraries in Caroline and Danby, LCLC receives many of its popular services through TCPL. Beginning in 2008, TCPL will charge these three satellite ‘community libraries' fees for the services previously provided for free. Among other charges, it will cost LCLC $5 for each inter-library loan plus a yearly fee for the van delivery service. A YES vote avoids these new charges and makes LCLC the 32nd member of the Finger Lakes Library System like the other independent public libraries of Dryden, Groton, Newfield, and Trumansburg. All independent public libraries in the Finger Lakes Library System share a database and provide free inter-library loans to any library within the system, along with the convenience of book delivery to ones local library. If the vote passes, LCLC may be awarded a $20,000 grant from the Triad Foundation to begin the process of computerizing its collection for inclusion in the database.
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Nov
16
2007
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Dan Veaner
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Friday, 16 November 2007 |
With the government suspended in Pakistan, three protesters killed, media restrictions, and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto under house arrest I'd say we have a lot to be thankful for here in the United States. Our government works as well as governments can be expected to work, and here in Lansing leaders and their opposition are actually quite cordial.
When it became clear that Steve Farkas could lose his position as Town Supervisor he didn't declare martial law and have challenger Scott Pinney placed under house arrest. To the contrary, he let the system work and graciously conceded, welcoming the new supervisor at the Town Board meeting Wednesday.
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Nov
09
2007
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Connie Wilcox
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Friday, 09 November 2007 |
 On Saturday October 27, Woodsedge Senior Housing celebrated 25 Years and the dedication of the Bob Baker Memorial Garden. I am proud to have had the privilege to serve as the liaison from the town to the Lansing Housing Authority for the past four years. How gratifying it was to be part of the 25th Anniversary celebration and the dedication of the Memorial Garden honoring Bob Baker, truly one of the founding fathers of Woodsedge, Bob realized a need to provide senior housing and was the driving force to accomplish this. Bob was near and dear to many of us and is sadly missed, but his legacy lives on.
Woodsedge has been a very successful endeavor; factors for that success are having a great property management firm in CRM under the direction of John Varekca and the staff CRM hires such as Pam Bush and Keith Cochoran. I would, however, like to recognize one of the largest success factors, and that is the Board of the Lansing Housing Authority. Having set in on their meetings it is evident how important this facility and the residents are to them. They are not just figure heads appointed by the town, but they take a real vested interest in serving on the board. They go out of their way to see that resident's needs are met and that they are included in decisions concerning their "home".
I would, on behalf of the Town of Lansing like recognize and thank them for their service and dedication, President and Treasurer, George Gesslein, Vice President David Stoyell, Secretary Connie Conlon, Board members, Barbara Bills, Betty Brake, Ed LaVigne and Susan Mehr. These dedicated individuals take their positions very seriously and need to be recognized for all their time and effort. Thank you each and every one of you for your time, effort and dedication. You are truly appreciated and we are blessed to have you.
Sincerely,
Connie Wilcox
Lansing Town Board
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Nov
09
2007
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John Cawley
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Friday, 09 November 2007 |
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Your Nov. 2 article "Republicans Face a Changing Lansing" was amazingly prescient given that four days later the Democrat Pinney unseated the Republican incumbent Farkas in the supervisor's race. Great job being the first to recognize the trends!
From: John Cawley
Lansing, NY
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