Archive: Around Town

Baird Sampson Neuert Architects, the designers of the Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center at Cornell Plantations, will receive a “Design Excellence” award from the Ontario Architects’ Association in May for their work on this dynamic new building. This is the second such designation the Plantations’ Nevin Welcome Center has received.  Earlier in the year the architects received an Award of Excellence from Canadian Architect magazine and online journal.

Fifteen new buildings in Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Orillia, Montréal, Kitchener, Vancouver, and Ithaca (New York) have been recognized as leading examples of architecture by receiving ‘Design Excellence’ awards. There were 150 submissions and the Jury unanimously agreed on the consistent high level of quality in the 2011 winning projects.

Hey there, my name is Antonio. I am a six-year-old domestic shorthair/mix. I'm a handsome fellow who is looking for a loving home, so please come and visit me at the SPCA to see if I'm the right cat for you!

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Martin KeefeMartin Keefe was elevated to Eagle Scout rank in a ceremony Monday, attended by scouts, family, and invited guests.  Keefe's Eagle Scout project was to design and lead the construction of a kiosk in Myers Park that is used to tell about the North Log Cabin, a historical cabin that was built in Lansing around 1800.

To qualify for Eagle rank a scout must be active in his troop for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout, demonstrate that he lives by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law, receive recommendations, earn a total of 21 merit badges, take part in a Scoutmaster conference, and successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review, among other requirements.

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How many times have we heard complaints about un-handy handymen or fix-it folks who broke more than they repaired?  They're usually uninsured, and seemingly don't care about their reputation.

Wouldn't it be great if there was a construction company that did great work on small jobs, with super-qualified workers, for a very reasonable price?  Wouldn't it be nice to know they have a solid gold reputation in the community, and that all their workers are not only fully-insured, they also have health insurance?  Wouldn't it be extra-great if they were green-oriented builders who could give me the best latest advice on energy conservation and green products and practices?

April Fool's Day may be a day of silliness for some people, but one Lansing High School senior has decided to mix fun with a serious purpose tonight.  Senior Class President Nina Lindberg is heading up a seven-hour event called 'Night of Life' that will benefit Camp Good Days, a camp for children who are battling cancer. 

"I think every family has someone who is affected," Lindberg says.  "A lot of families are hit by cancer.  I've had two grandparents pass away from cancer and friends who currently have it or have suffered from cancer.  While they haven't attended Camp Good Days I wish that they had been able to.  That's why this money that will help kids pay tuition to go to Camp Good Days is a great thing.  Even if we only help two kids go it will still make a huge difference."

Caroline Elementary School is one of eight elementary schools in the Ithaca City School District, Ithaca, NY with a total student enrollment of approximately 315.  When the school year began, they were faced with a special need in the Music Program.  For the first time, the school has a student enrolled in the Band Program who is blind.  The CVS Caremark Grant has allowed the school to purchase Braille translation software to change standard print music into Braille format and also to purchase teacher and student instructional materials to allow the band director, a sighted teacher, to learn about, and to learn how to teach students to read Braille music.

Hey there, my name is She-Ra. I am a one-year-old domestic shorthair/mix. I'm a beautiful girl who's looking for a loving home. So please come and visit me at the SPCA to see if I'm the right cat for you!

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Twenty-two fifth grade students at Lansing Middle School recently placed first in the Northeast Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl earning 99% and 1336 points. In the 6th grade pool, Lansing's twenty participants scored 1269 points earning 97% and second place for sixth grade and third place overall in the northeast.

The tests are self-scoring, computer contests of 100 multiple-choice questions. Areas covered include math, geography, government, sports, spelling, science, literature, English, history, general information and just plain fun trivia. It is meant to be a team activity with all takers around one computer.

United Way of Tompkins County announced the Lansing Focus on Community and Understanding Service (F.O.C.U.S) Council grant application process.  The F.O.C.U.S. Council, comprised of students currently enrolled in Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Rural Youth Services Program in the Town of Lansing, will review applications and award $3,000 in one-time grants to local health and human service nonprofit organizations. 

All Tompkins County health and human service agencies are eligible to apply for funding, including community centers, fire companies, and other organizations with nonprofit status; the only funding guideline is that any proposal must benefit residents of the Town of Lansing. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, March 30th at 12:00 Noon to United Way of Tompkins County.  Grant awards will be announced in April 2011.

NanoDays will be held at the Sciencenter on Saturday, April 2, from 12-4 pm, and the Wilson Lab at Cornell on Sunday, April 3, 12-4 pm.  Visitors will explore nanoscience and nanotechnology through hands-on activities, family-friendly presentations, and special exhibits.

The event will investigate super-thin, flexible solar cells, encounter forces stronger than gravity, make a butterfly change color with the touch of a button, and play with sand that doesn’t get wet, even under water! Other activities include using your nose as a nanodetector and trying out the special clothing real nanoscientists wear when they study and make tiny things. Over 20 special activities will be ongoing throughout the day, with special presentations at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.