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Dear IMO,

I was wondering how far one should go to protect one’s employer. Recently, my boss asked me to destroy some emails he sent me concerning an investigation at our company. Apparently, he has been under suspicion about financial irregularities. Although there are no specific numbers mentioned, the emails are quite explicit, almost a confession of sorts. According to some in the company, he most likely will be fired by the CEO and may be under investigation for embezzlement.

I feel quite a bit of loyalty to him since he was influential in getting me hired over several other equally qualified candidates for the job. I know I should not destroy the emails, but he is a very close friend. How far should loyalty extend?

Sincerely,

William

[Pictures courtesy of Kate Bevington]

4th Graders at the School Board MeetingTen fourth graders attended the October 17 Lansing School Board Meeting to tell the Board about their experience traveling back in time. They and their classes experienced an authentic historical day in the Eight Square School House on Warren Road in Dryden, part of the DeWitt Historical Society's Living History program. Teachers Kate Bevington and Lisa Kledzik helped them present a PowerPoint presentation with pictures from the trip, while the students narrated.

Lansing students visited the school house to learn first hand about what it was like for kids their age to go to school in Tompkins County over a hundred and fifty years ago. Students had to dress the part, wearing long dresses, shirts with collars, bonnets, suspenders, straw hats, boots and overalls. The presenters wore their costumes to the School Board meeting as well.

Charlie Hi! I’m Charlie! I’m an adult but I still got some puppy in me! I might have some hound and lab in me but no one is sure. I don’t do well with young kids who like to squeeze but I’m okey dokey with other dogs. I am a great escape artist so look out Houdini here comes Charlie! Please adopt me soon!

Visit the SPCA Web Page

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Anyone can write a diet book. Come up with a crazy theory, get yourself a guest slot on Oprah, and schedule as many book signings as possible. It is rare that a diet craze comes from a lifetime of research. But that is just where Lansing's Dr. Colin Campbell's book has come from.

Girl Scout Cookies will be available thoughout this region during October and November. Girl Scouts will begin to take orders on Friday October 14 for cookies to be delivered in early November. In addition girls and their parents and leaders will sell cookies at "booth sales" around the community throughout November.

This year's eight varieties includes the new oatmeal Cartwheels and Thanks-A-Lot shortbread fudge-filled treats as well as Thin Mints, Shortbreads, Lemon Pastry Cremes, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Patties, and Caramel deLites. They cost $3.50 when ordered in advance or purchased at a public sale. The sale of cookies funds the local troop's activities as well as the service unit, regional council and national organization.

Ithaca... A van full of dogs left homeless by Hurricane Katrina arrived at the Tompkins County SPCA Rescue Center on Tuesday, October 11.

Where can you help name a baby alpaca, learn about wine making and taste up to 12 varieties, meet a clown, listen to stories and pet a baby goat in one day? Last weekend (10/8-9) three local businesses got together to host a Fall Family Weekend. Events took place simultaneously at Bakers' Acres, King Freey Winery and Indian Chimney Farm.

"Candles may look nice, but they're a growing fire threat in our communities." So says the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), which has set "Use Candles With care" as the theme for National Fire Prevention Week. The Lansing Fire Department is doing its part with an open house on Saturday (10/15) and programs for schools during the week.

Hello! My name is Anthony! I like other cats and was once a stray but I’m perfectly loveable. My friend Vera and I would like to tell you about the October deal on cats!

Bonjour! I’m Vera! I am spayed and I don’t know why (I am a purrrfectly loveable kitty) but I was returned to the shelter after a short while can you believe it! Mutter mutter mutter…. Well enough about me!  You probably want to hear about the deal. $50 for one cat $75 for two, but only this month so come adopt us loveable kitties soon!

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You seem to know a lot about numerous topics. Perhaps you might be able to shed some light on my predicament. I am a 30 something guy with an average income. My hobbies and interests center on the computer especially monitoring my blog. In recent weeks, I have been spending a lot of time instant messaging a 30 something, single woman who also has a blog.

I think I would like to ask her out on a date, but I'm not sure how to go about it. My last real date was nearly two years ago, and I feel somewhat unsure of the right approach. Is it proper to email an invitation or should I get a phone number and call her?

Many thanks,

The Lansing Board of Education announced they have selected C&S Design Build, Inc. to act as construction manager on the proposed capital improvement plan. C&S provides pre-referendum services, helping to define the nuts and bolts aspects of the project so voters know what they are voting to approve, as well as project management for government agency construction projects. Jim Slavetskas, who has acted as liaison on earlier construction and maintenance programs for the Board will continue in that role on this project.