PINE PLAINS — When the students return to Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center on Wednesday, Sept. 7, they will be greeted with several new improvements to the building.During the summer, the school underwent the second phase of a construction project that began during the summer of 2010.Chris Gent, owner of the Palombo Group, gave the Pine Plains Board of Education an update on the status of the construction project at its meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 24.The main focus of the project was to fix the exterior masonry of the Seymour Smith building.“It was a long time coming,” said Gent, explaining that the project had been voted down a few times before finally being approved.“It was a good project,” he said. “Now the building is structurally sound again and should be for another 100 years.”Loose and broken masonry on the exterior of the Seymour Smith building was repaired or replaced and the whole building got a new breathable coating. Gent said that the old coating was not breathable, so it held in moisture, which was not good for the building.In addition to those repairs, parts of the campus were re-graded and paved, the parapet roof and the gabled roof above the clock were repaired, sub-surface draining was installed and handicapped-accessible ramps were built outside the gym.The septic system was also updated and a clogged pipe was replaced.There are still a few finishing touches that need to be completed. The railings for the new ramps outside the gym have not yet been delivered. If they are not installed in time for the first day of school, the ramps will be blocked off until the railings are installed.Gent also told the school board that the project has been completed under budget.
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Marsala is eager to go home with you.
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
The Little Guild is an animal shelter at 285 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike in West Cornwall. Founded in 1957, the organization rescues animals from local surrenders and under-resourced shelters. When a rescue animal arrives at The Little Guild, staff begins a careful intake and transition process to ensure the animal is safe, healthy and ready for adoption.
New arrivals are quarantined in-house. Vaccinations are verified as up to date, and staff assesses each animal’s medical, behavioral and placement needs. Rescues receive medical care, daily support and behavioral training to ease shelter stress. Once a dog has finished quarantine and is ready for a home, its profile is published at littleguild.org.
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Prospective adopters fill out an online application with information about their household and veterinary and personal references.
The next step is for the prospective adopter and family members to meet the dog. If there is already a dog in the household, a meet-and-greet is scheduled so the dogs can get acquainted.
The animal care staff offers guidance based on its knowledge of each animal’s personality, needs and quirks to help families find the best fit.
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Once a match is made, the adoption contract outlines aftercare. Adopters agree to return the animal to The Little Guild if the adoption doesn’t work out. The organization’s commitment continues after adoption, with six months of free training and follow-up from staff to answer questions or address concerns.
“Please don’t pass Marsala by,” Lemelin said. “He loves people and other dogs. He’s a lap dog who lives for snuggles, cuddles and face kisses. Marsala deserves a family, a soft bed and a lifetime of being chosen.”
To find out about Marsala and other rescue dogs and cats, visit littleguild.org
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