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Mar 05 2010
To The Point: Olympic Spirit Print Recommend This Article to a Friend
by Matthew P. Binkewicz   
Friday, 05 March 2010
ImageThe Winter Olympics finished on a high note last Sunday as the United States and Canada played for the gold medal in Men's Ice Hockey.  With less than a minute left in the third period and a one goal lead, all of Canada watched in disbelief as the United States scored the tying goal with 24 seconds left in the game. 

The tying goal forced the game into “sudden death” overtime.  In this situation, the first team to score wins.  Canada scored first and emerged as the gold medal winner defeating the United States 3-2.  Canada rejoiced at the victory.  With all the jokes and puns about the warm weather, rain, and lack of snow, Canada felt vindicated with their gold medal victory over the U.S.

 
Mar 05 2010
Letters: Rooting for New Roots or Lansing High School? Print Recommend This Article to a Friend
by Pat Ehrich   
Friday, 05 March 2010
ImageI am saddened and frustrated to read about the dire consequences, outlined in the Lansing Star's recent online issue , to schools and children caused by reductions in state aid to local education efforts.  It sounds like Lansing may not be in bad shape until 2011-2012 when a 12% tax hike may be necessary just to maintain programs for students (….a burden that could come to a more than 12% rise on the taxpayers.

The Star's second article about Fall Creek Elementary shows the true impact of how dwindling funds in Ithaca may force them to close a cherished neighborhood school in order to save the quality of programs and services across the district.
 
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