SUCC students are arriving for the start of school year 2012-13. Landlords are keeping busy--with student rents and legal actions against the City of Cortland--smiles and grimaces all around.
Contractors will begin work in October on a controversial Student Life Center at the old SUCC football and track location. Neighbors who live near the proposed building site tried unsuccessfully to have it relocated. The initial cost of the building is $56 million, exclusive of borrowing costs and any modifications. The Cortland Contrarian commented on this building project in a post dated November 29, 2011: SUNY, Where is the Money Tree? (Click on highlights to view.)
The construction of a flood containment berm at the Cortland Water Works is in progress. This project will cost $61,000, according to DPW Superintendent Chris Bistocchi.
Former Mayor Susan Feiszli pushed for the berm project, and it was implemented by current Mayor Brian Tobin and common council after a funding delay.
Parents in the county are preparing their children for school. Last minute buying of school-related accessories and clothing has spiked. Store ads blaze: "Back to School Savings" and "Great Savings."
Do you really save when you spend?
View "Back-to-School Spending" at Ithaca Journal.
The City of Cortland continues to expand its fee structure. Have you noticed?
Since leaving Cortland training camp, the NY Jets have lost two pre-season games. They play again on Sunday. Wish them success.
High temperatures and humidity are moderating as autumn approaches. Look for cooler mornings and a coating of dew on car windshields before the end of September.
People are still talking about inadequate rainfall this year. The corn yield will be less than last year's yield. Due to an early spring warm up, followed by freezing temperatures, New York's apple crop is not expected to exceed 50% full yield. For apple consumers, higher prices are inevitable.
There are persistent rumors among Mexican farm workers that the Mayan god of rain--Chaac--has promised to send tropical rains north. Soaking vestigial effects of hurricanes may be appreciated by those affected by the long drought.
Going into autumn, skunks and crows are searching for gourmet snacks. An experienced homeowner keeps garbage in covered containers.
Open your bedroom window, allow cool air to circulate, and listen to the repetitive exit songs of crickets and cicadas before you go to sleep at night.
Before starting your daily routine today, listen to Good Morning Starshine by Oliver. A catchy song that you hear in the morning has a tendency to linger and work on your senses. You may even find yourself humming or singing it during the day. Enjoy your day.
Remember, life is a one-time experience--no second chances. Hindu and cats are exceptions, of course.
Image of cats in boxes courtesy of free-extras.
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