District Faces Racism Charge by Glynis Hart Democrats to Run for Who Complained to the Pulled Over and the Boys in It,” She Says

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Your source for local news & events Volume 1, No. 52 • October 8-14, 2007 FREE ALSO IN THIS ISSUE… District Faces Racism Charge By Glynis Hart Democrats to run for who complained to the pulled over and the boys in it,” she says. “They had a school board, the superin- the back started rocking the videotape of the events in ...... page 2 Groton board “We shoot n---s like you in tendent and the principal bus, to see if they could tip the bus the [day the book- the woods,” a group of boys and vice-principal at it into the ditch. And then bag was taken] but they riding the bus to Enfield Dewitt. “I never received a the black kids up front, they wouldn’t let me see it told her. The girl riding the response from any of those were like, whatever, and because that would be a vio- Turnover on council not bus to Dewitt Middle School people, except Mr. Thomas, they got into it, too.” lation of the other chil- a problem ...... page 3 two years ago had been the vice-principal,” relates After the punching inci- dren’s confidentiality hearing racist taunts and Amelia Kearney. “He said dent, Amelia Kearney rights. The principal saw it misogynist curses since he would look into it. Then called the police. Because and he admitted to me that school began. She and her he said he did an investiga- the school could not insure the other kids were relent- mother were strangers to tion and he couldn’t find her daughter’s safety, she less in their teasing of my Ithaca and knew almost any evidence. The boy who tried to get the girl enrolled daughter. He said he heard nobody; her mother had threatened my daughter in tutoring as per district them talking about a gun, just started studying at was not punished.” As for policy. “I requested a tutor, but then he said that she Cornell. the bus driver, Kearney was but they weren’t paying for Please turn to page 16 There were only three never able to learn his children of color on the name. “Where was he when Enfield bus, all girls. When she got punched?” she asks. Wilderness medicine a the girls got on the bus in Another student who rode that bus describes page 4 the morning or the after- learning experience noon, they knew this group everyday pandemonium: of boys would be there to “The rednecks sat in the call them the worst kinds of way back of the bus, the names. dorks or the regular kids At first, the girl tried to sat in the middle, and the

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boy spat on her. Her book- racist.” Not only racist, but y h bag was taken and spit defiant and aggressive, says t a K

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youth empowerment page 5 to the girl and another girl way home] we had to pull h with her, the bus driver recover to kick someone off P ommended that the black the bus. They’d have to call APPLE HARVEST ANTICS: Zajal the Sugar Plum Fairy (AKA Katharyn girls find another way to get someone to come take a kid Howd Machan), right, Dot Rudge of Longview, center, and Pat Haines Opinion and letters page 6 home. off the bus and we’d have to dance in the finale of “Apple Pie for the Green Man and the Green Finally she grew afraid sit there waiting for 15 min- Woman” during the Apple Harvest Festival Sept. 30 on the Ithaca enough to tell her mother, utes. One time we were Commons.

IC film festival delves into digital realm ....page 8 Marcus, Makar Square off in Dryden

By Anthony Hall the Tompkins County Area Development program and With four candidates run- the Alternatives Federal ning for two seats on the Credit Union to figure out Dryden Town Board this how to make the money year, Tompkins Weekly will available to the public. He run issues-oriented profiles also works on the town’s of two this week and two Loans and Grants next week, choosing one SubCommittee with Repub-

from each of the major par- d lican councilman Steve Thriller delivers promis- e d

ties each time. i Stelick Jr. There is only one es, promises ...... page 9 v We will profile Stan o problem, Makar says. The r p

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incumbent Dave Makar, a t three times in the past nine o

Democrat, this week and Joe h months. “I’d like to meet Establishing a sustain- Solomon (Democrat) and P once a month,” he says. able household...... page 10 Walter Keeney (Republican) Stan Marcus Dave Makar Makar did not explain why next week. For the following the sub-committee has met issue, we will profile candi- advise town board mem- than four years at the time, so few times, but says he dates for town judgem Chris bers. If I’m elected, I’ll actu- defeated Tier last Novem- was “absolutely frustrated” Clauson and Jason Leifer. ally be in the position to ber. with the hands-off style of Formerly a chemist who make the laws.” Makar has been on the the Republicans on the cur- worked at Cornell directing He considers himself as town board for eight rent town board. “The outreach educational pro- much an independent as a months. He’s learned, he Democrats running for grams, Stan Marcus “final- Republican. He installed says, that “it takes a lot of office want Dryden to be ly got old enough to retire,” solar panels on his barn, he cooperation to get things seen as a leader,” he says. he says, “and decided to says, adding, “I don’t con- done.” As an example, he The party’s three-part enjoy life. Then I decided I sider myself a right-wing cites the Housing and platform includes economic should do some form of conservative at all.” Urban Development Grant development, climate Dinosaurs have their day David Makar is a self- that was offered as a size- ....page 10 public service.” He joined change and environmental at local museum Dryden’s Conservation employed Web site develop- able loan to Cayuga Press concerns and communica- Committee and the Tomp- er. When town councilman Of Ithaca, a Dryden compa- tion with constituents. For kins County Environ-men- Michael Hattery defeated ny,six years ago. As Cayuga economic development, the tal Management Council. Michael Lane in November Press has been repaying the town must re-work its zon- His primary concern is the 2005 and joined the county loan at a rate of $2,500 a ing plan to create business environment, he says, and legislature, the town board month, there is now some opportunities near estab- he wants to push forward appointed Republican Dan $150,000 that the town can lished infrastructure, help on environmental issues. Tier to fill Hattery’s seat on start loaning to local busi- make the HUD grant acces- “When you’re on the sub- the town board. Makar, hav- nesses. sible and work with Village committee, you get to ing lived in Dryden less Makar has worked with Please turn to page 16

Groton Democrats Choose Candidates By Tina Wright teer in 4-H, the Cooperative agriculture and green spaces. She nesses in the town,” Howard says. Extension program for young peo- lives on a very small farm in a “I want to be here to encourage Democrats in the Town of Groton ple that she says has kept her chil- farming neighborhood. Her mother small businesses but also to keep have selected two candidates to run dren grounded and she serves on and children have sheep and goats. our rural ag environments. I’m for seats on the Groton Town the board of the county’s Youth “I feel strongly that we need to pro- hoping I can offer a different view- Board. At the party caucus on Sept. Recreation Partnership. tect the agriculture that is still point. It would be nice to get some 23, Colleen Gloster-Gray and Kathy Why is she running for the remaining,” she says. women on the board.” Howard began their campaign Groton Town Board? “I am a “We all want lower taxes, but Regarding current town issues, against Republican incumbents Democrat,” she says. “We have an especially for our farmers,” she says, “Taxes are important. We Sheldon Clark and Richard Gamel all-Republican [town] board and, as Gloster-Gray says, noting a pri- have to be vigilant and keep trying for the Nov. 6 election. of March, there were 890 mary concern that citizens are to look for ways and be creative to No Democrat has served on the Democrats registered in the Town sharing with all the candidates. keep taxes as low as possible.” The Groton Town Board since the 1990s. of Groton that aren’t really repre- Currently, she is reviewing the candidate wants local zoning that is Local Democratic Party chairper- sented. I think diversity is impor- town’s work on the comprehensive “conducive to agriculture.” When son Amber Cameron hopes that tant. Probably my first and fore- plan and new zoning. Local citizens the Howards began their green- will change. “I’d like to get some most reason is that I believe in pub- have spoken to her of the need for house business they found they Democrats in office, on the village lic service. I feel it is important to more transportation options. TCAT lived in a zone that prevented agri- and town board, so that things give back to communities.” takes riders to Ithaca, but a sizeable culture although it made no sense aren’t routinely passed five to noth- Gloster-Gray lists a few things number of Groton people work, go given their rural location. “Luckily, ing.” she would like to accomplish, if to school or do other business in in the back of my mind, I knew we Gloster-Gray, 44, lives at 913 Lick elected. “Mobilizing the communi- Cortland. They would like public were in an agriculture district and St. with her husband Daniel Gray ty to become more involved; giving transportation too. According to I called (New York State) Ag and and their three school-aged chil- a voice for all the citizens, welcom- the candidate, the community has Markets and they said, ‘We’ll sup- dren. As a family educator working ing and supporting everyone and an increasing senior population, as port you one hundred percent.’ for Even Start in Groton, she enjoys looking for ways to increase coop- well as low-income individuals, and Zoning is a complicated issue.” the advocacy involved in the family eration between the town and vil- both groups rely on public trans- So why are Democrats active now literacy program. She is a SUNY lage.” She also emphasizes the port. after years of dormancy in Groton? Oswego graduate with a degree in area’s economic viability and the Howard, 51, lives at 608 Cortland Howard suggests that new resi- elementary education and has lived need to promote Groton’s growth Road, where she and husband Steve dents have helped energize the in Groton since 1970. She is a volun- while maintaining and protecting run Howard Greenhouse and local party. “We’re getting more Landscape. They have three grown active people who would like to see United Way Accepts Grant Applications daughters. A graduate of Cornell’s a two-party system actually oper- United Way of Tompkins County’s Applications must be submitted school of agriculture, she has ate,” she says. Youth and Philanthropy Council to United Way of Tompkins County worked for Cornell in the depart- The Democratic candidates are has launched its 2007 grant applica- by noon on Friday, Oct. 12. Grant ment of crop and soil science as a setting up e-mail accounts to com- tion process. awards will be announced in late teaching support specialist for 25 municate with voters during the The council, composed of 16 stu- November. years. She grew up on a local dairy campaign and they are, of course, dents from high schools in For more information, or for an farm, Carey Farm, now owned by ringing doorbells and making Tompkins County, developed the application, contact United Way of her brother Dan Carey and his wife phone calls. Howard says, “That’s grant application and will review Tompkins County at 272-6286 or e- Ann. She belongs to the Groton one of the big things I would like to and award $25,000 in one-time mail at [email protected]. Business Association, the Ithaca run on, is just being accessible.” grants. All Tompkins County To date, more than145 Tompkins Breast Cancer Alliance and a gar- Next week: Groton Town Board health and human service nonprof- County youth have participated in den club. Republican candidates, the incum- its are eligible to apply for Youth the United Way’s Youth and “I’m running for the town board bents Sheldon Clark and Richard and Philanthropy funds. Philanthropy Program. because I’ve run a couple of busi- Gamel.

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Smooth Transition Expected on Council By Nate Dougherty Dotson is the vice chair of the chy, but they already have that ed) other key common council and Board of Public Works, while down.” committee meetings, to ensure I’m Though nearly half of the mem- Rosario is an Ithaca Urban Adding to the stability for next as well informed as possible. I’ve bers Ithaca’s Common Council Renewal Agency board member year is the fact that none of the also been meeting with department won’t be back in 2008, some famil- and co-chair of the city’s Economic city’s elections will be contested by heads, including the city comptrol- iar faces and active candidates Development Committee. Their Republicans. Those running are all ler, for their perspectives on the could help to hasten the learning knowledge of how the city admin- but assured of their seats. In Ward challenges and opportunities we’re curve for city lawmakers. istration runs will make it easier Four, Gelinas’ resignation came too facing.” Some of that change will come in for council to get up and running late in the election process for can- Even Svante Myrick, a junior at November, when two districts elect once they are formally elected, didates to come forward, meaning Cornell running unopposed for the new representatives to replace says council member Maria Coles a councilperson will be appointed seat in Ward Four, has attended a those who have chosen not to run (D-Ward One). by Mayor Carolyn Peterson and number of council meetings to for re-election. In Ward Four, “Their experience gives both of confirmed by the council. keep on top of ongoing issues. them an incredible head start,” she With decisions like the future Gayraud Townsend has stepped “It helps reassure me in that I’ve down, while in Ward Two Michelle says. “They already know so many water source for the city in the seen how interested [all the candi- Berry decided against another of the important things that take hands of the new council, having dates] are and how hard they’re term. Two other seats will turn time for newcomers to learn.” members who are up-to-date on over due to resignations. Shane Among those issues, Coles says, is developments is key to have the willing to work,” says Coles. “The Seger left council in September to how to pass along the requests and process run smoothly, Coles says. fact that all three are so eager to be take a job in New York with Rep. concerns of constituents. Dotson is involved with many of attending meetings is a great indi- Daniel O’Donnell, and David “When one first is elected to the discussions regarding the cation of their commitment, and I Gelinas has announced he will common council, when a con- water source through her position don’t foresee a huge problem at all resign his seat at the end of stituent calls with an urgent need and Rosario has also stayed with acclimating them to council. I December. for help with a problem of some involved in the process. think we’re very fortunate in who Two of those who will fill the kind, half of the struggle is know- “I’ve been attending every pub- is running this year. For there to be places of those departing, Eric ing who to call and what to do,” lic meeting concerning our future members willing to do whatever it Rosario in Ward Two and Jennifer Coles says. “It’s such a difficult water source for the city,” Rosario takes to get work done means there Dotson in Ward One, have experi- thing to know for someone who wrote in an online election will be less of a burden on every- ence working in city government. isn’t familiar with the city’s hierar- announcement. “(I’ve also attend- one in council.” Public Lobbies Legislature for County Programs County officials last week outlined grams that provide valuable servic- tional staff position for the Bridges ticularly violent crime, has been Administrator Steve Whicher’s pro- es, including the Tompkins County program was not included in the increasing. Without adequate staff, posed 2008 Tompkins County budg- Public Library, Offender Aid and administrator’s budget. he said, every complaint cannot be et at a Community Budget Forum Restoration and the Drop In Investigator Rick Tubbs of the given the time that it deserves. sponsored by the legislature. About Children’s Center. Several young Tompkins County Sheriff ’s Office The $72 million tentative budget 30 people attended the forum, held people served by the Bridges urged legislators to support the increases local spending by 1.2 per- at Ithaca’s Boynton Junior High Program for Youth and Families, over-target request for an addition- cent and meets the legislature’s School, some of them representa- operated by the County Youth al investigator’s position, also not goal of no more than a 2 percent tives of county departments and Services Department, told legisla- part of the proposed budget. Tubbs increase in the tax levy (the total agencies. tors about how the program’s noted that there has been no amount of property tax revenue Eleven citizens addressed legisla- Aggression Replacement Training increase in staffing in the investiga- collected.) The tax rate would tors, nearly all of them calling for has made a difference in their lives. tion unit since he joined the depart- Please turn to page 16 funding to be preserved for pro- An over-target request for an addi- ment 12 years ago, while crime, par-

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Medical Practitioners Go Into the Wild By Pamela Goddard York City and they such as hurricanes, earthquakes, get the benefits explosions, ice storms and flooding. When a doctor prepares to tie some- from our outdoor “These are skill sets you don’t typi- thing off, it’s not usually a half-inch skills. It’s been a cally get in medical school,” says rope to a sturdy pine tree. But in great partner- Tim Fortuna, an emergency room late September doctors from all ship,” Miner says. physician at Upstate Medical over the East Coast learned to tie Daniel Meisles, Center in Syracuse. “If you have to knots used by rock climbers and manager of the respond to a disaster, when you other skills not taught in medical New York might have to make your way school — all in pursuit of better Presbyterian EMS through a collapsed building, or patient care under difficult condi- Special where there might not be electrici- tions. Operations Team, ty or water or help, these are the Attendees from Vermont to led participants in skills that could help save some- Virginia, and as far west as a simulated disas- one’s life, maybe even your own.” Colorado, gathered in Ithaca for the ter incident inte- The Wilderness Medicine first Northeast Wilderness grating confer- Conference has direct benefits for Medicine Conference. Urban, sub- ence sessions Ithaca and Tompkins County. An urban and rural doctors, para- including influx of physicians from across medics, and medical students stud- Common the country is good for the local ied a range of skills crossing the Calamities on the economy.“Conferences like this are border from wilderness medicine Trail, High Angle important because they bring mid- to standard medical practice. Rope Self-Rescue, week business to town,” notes “We were able to combine our Wilderness Bruce Stoff of the Ithaca/ strengths to deliver what we believe Survival and Tompkins Convention and Visitors to be the best wilderness medicine Preparing for Bureau.

conference out there,” says Jay e Backcountry Ithaca’s variety of natural envi- n Medical Issues. ronments made it a perfect place Lemery, the conference’s medical a r

director and an emergency services C The special for this training. Our rugged ter-

physician at Cornell’s Weill d operations team is rain is “gorges,” but the beauty e T Medical College in New York City. trained and certi- includes potential hazards. Cliffs y b

“The medical knowledge of an Ivy fied in a number of and waterfalls are all-too-frequent o League medical institution along t specialties, includ- accident scenes. o with the backcountry experience of h ing hazmat and “This low-angle rescue is the sort P Cornell Outdoor Education, and all Wilderness medicine conference attendees rig a Tyrolean tra- technical rescue. of thing that the local fire depart- in conjunction with our partners at verse across the Beebe Lake gorge and safely transport one The team provided ment does,” Miner says. “We want the Wilderness Medical Society. We simulated, unconscious victim. rescue and relief to make sure that responding are enthused about the participa- support in the physicians are able to operate in tion of our NY-Presbyterian EMS of Hurricane Katrina. Weill aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that field and not be a danger to Special Operations Team. Knowing Medical College contacted Cornell and last summer’s Midtown themselves or others. They’re that wilderness medicine and dis- Outdoor Education seeking wilder- Manhattan steam explosion. going to walk away with the skills aster response have a significant ness skills. In parallel sessions, Cornell to be able to help out whether overlap, we appreciate their part- “They realized that disaster med- Outdoor Education director Dan they’re part of a rescue group or on nership as conference educators.” icine and wilderness medicine Tillemans taught one group how to their own. This was the first joint confer- have a lot in common, and that construct a Tyrolean traverse for “A lot of this is prevention. Once ence of its type. “That marriage of their medical students should be use in medical evacuations, while somebody gets hurt in the wilder- outdoor expertise with an Ivy learning this,” Miner says. Lemery Meisles and his team taught low- ness it’s a serious incident,” Miner League school really makes this adds, “These skills actually have a angle rescue techniques and their adds “A lot of our training is mak- unique,” says Todd Miner, execu- lot of practicality in disaster applications to urban and wilder- ing sure that people recognize that tive director of Cornell’s Outdoor response; when systems break ness settings. “It’s all about how we it magnifies whatever problem is Education program, another con- down, when you need to rely on use ropes and technical equipment out there when you’re in a remote ference sponsor. Cornell teaches improvisational skills, when people to extract a patient in a situation area and particularly if the patient both wilderness and traditional are under all kinds of stress and such as we’ve simulated here — 25 is not mobile. medical treatments, but in different you’re facing rather primitive con- feet down a wooded incline when “Gorge safety is an important departments and with little over- ditions.” they can’t get out on their own,” message for us,” Stoff says. “Our lap. Bringing experts in medicine Meisles says. gorges and waterfalls are beautiful, The conference concept arose and wilderness exploration togeth- Outdoor recreational skills take and an event like this reminds when physicians experienced unex- er to share their knowledge was a on particular urgency when com- everyone how important it is to use pected challenges in medical care perfect match. “We get training bined with medical emergencies good judgment while exploring while assisting with the aftermath from the paramedics from New encountered during calamities them.” Y A

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Town Official Touts Youth Empowerment By Ann Krajewski face.” Frongillo points out, “Hansen It is no longer considered far out tells us that we have only about to say that global warming is eight years before we reach a tip- affecting all of us and that it’s not ping point.” He continues, “Young going to go away, unless the policy people will have to live with the and lawmakers of the world do consequences of today’s choices. something about it. Young people Climate models predict 30 to 70 often feel helpless about this as percent of all existing species will most world leaders and elected be extinct by 2200. Children born officials are from a different gen- today will face massive flooding, eration and don’t always include social upheaval, millions of envi- youth in the decision making ronmental refugees, stressed eco- process. Dominick Frongillo is nomic systems and failed states. one of a growing number of We must take bold and compre- young people who are working to i hensive action on climate change k change that. s to ensure a livable world for our w e Arriving at an interview on his j children.” a bicycle, Frongillo is, at 24, the r In Bali, the delegates will be K youngest member of Caroline’s

n “blogging like crazy,” as Frongillo town board and is part of n

A puts it. “We want this event to be a

SustainUS, a national network for y window into the negotiations and b sustainable development that is o we want the world to understand t run by people ages 13 to 26. It was o

h that we are all at a critical point. formed in 2001 at the P With the U.S. producing nearly a International Youth Summit in Dominic Frongillo will travel to Bali in December for international climate change negoti- quarter of the world’s carbon Borgholm, Sweden, and is both ations as a member of a the SustainUS organization. emissions, it’s really up to us to be non-profit and non-partisan. at the forefront in handling this “I’m really interested in crisis and make our leaders empowering young people and fidence and deliver consistent ber Kahlil Kettering lived in understand that we need decisive SustainUS is doing just that by messages. “In one instance, an 18- Nairobi, Kenya, for 13 years and action and cooperation.” involving them in communicating year-old girl used one of our talk- has worked in policy research and All young people can get to our world leaders that we have ing points and gave a profound legislative development. involved by joining the group’s a stake in the future and our voic- presentation to this roomful of Of the Bali negotiations, es need to be heard,” Frongillo dignitaries. It was amazing and Frongillo states, “This meeting is listserv and blog, and donations says. “SustainUS formed because very gratifying to watch,” says expected to be incredibly impor- are needed to help send the dele- youth from other countries are Frongillo. tant because The Kyoto Protocol gates to Bali for this critical con- already well-organized to make In December, SustainUS will expires in 2012, and our world ference. Contact SustainUs at their voices heard at United send a delegation of 22 students leaders must act to avoid world- www.sustainus.org. Nations meetings.” and young professionals to the wide climate catastrophe. Nearly Caroline community volunteer Last year Frongillo attended a U.N. Climate Negotiations in Bali, every country on Earth will par- Pat Brhel is getting the ball meeting of the U.N. Commission Indonesia, and Frongillo will be ticipate — but key countries like rolling by donating profits from on Sustainable Development. He among them. He was chosen from the U.S. government are dragging her note card sales at the experienced international policy a pool of qualified applicants who their feet. The truth is that with Farmer’s Market in Caroline to negotiations firsthand. “I saw an are organization members from existing technology, we can help Frongillo and SustainUS opportunity for youth to inspire throughout the U.S. reduce the impact we have on the with expenses for their trip to the our leaders to action. Our leaders “Since we are spread out across environment by 90 percent. Right U.N. Climate Negotia-tions. must be shown how their deci- the country, we have ‘virtual’ now. It’s only a matter of political Around Town: A re-election sions impact the world’s children. meetings via the Internet, and our will.” fundraiser will be held for Town SustainUS gives youth a direct membership has a lot of really James Hansen, NASA’s fore- Of Caroline Supervisor Don voice in international policy that incredible people.” They include most climate scientist, has been Barber at Six Mile Creek Winery will decide our future.” Katelyn Keefe, who graduated with the agency for more than 30 on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 4-6 p.m. The commission met in New summa cum laude from Virginia years and has spent most of that with special guest Rep. Maurice York City and as a SustainUS Tech with a bachelor’s degree in time studying the Earth. In a Hinchey. The reception will fea- member, Frongillo and his col- enviromental policy and plan- recent television interview he ture live music, homemade appe- leagues distributed what he called ning. Venezuelan-born Patricia said, “The speed of natural tizers and a raffle of local prod- “talking points” to other youth Greenberg works in social mar- change is now dwarfed by the ucts and services. Tickets are $20 delegates so they could stand up keting at an environmental con- changes that humans are making per person or $30 per couple. For during the proceedings with consulting firm and committee mem- to the atmosphere and to the sur- information call 539-6928.

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Letters Briefly... Marjorie Olds MacCormick Builds MacCormick Board member Walk, or Run, for Breast Cancer Alliance Community Ties Supporting people living with cancer and their loved ones is as easy as tak- The young men, who grow into A Vote for Klein, ing a walk or running a race. The 14th annual Ithaca Breast Cancer adulthood behind bars at Connors, Dietrich Alliance fundraising event will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, for the first time MacCormick Secure are eager to in the F.R. Newman Arboretum at Cornell Plantations. contribute to their local communi- Danby Community Council’s ever- Hundreds of runners, walkers and volunteers will make a meaningful ty. When MacCormick director conscientious president, Dan difference for people with cancer, by supporting their family members or Joseph Maffia heard that the Klein, is expert at ensuring its friends, or celebrating their own cancer survivorship. All proceeds stay Office of Children and Family mission, mostly youth program- local and benefit the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance. Services (OCFS) was willing for ming, be done in the fairest, most Event-day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The 5K race starts at 9:05 a.m. the young men to do a community equitable manner. If elected to the with the walk (approximately 2 miles) beginning at 9:06 a.m. After the walk and run, a pancake breakfast will be held, with music, prizes and raf- service project, an idea was board he will advocate for the fles. There will also be an important announcement about the future of the hatched. underrepresented members of What if MacCormick dug beds Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance and a drawing for the winner of the Mini our community, be a consensus Cooper raffle. The event concludes at noon. for cutting flowers and vegetables, builder and always hear both MacCormick teacher Demetria Registration is available online through IBCA.net or by calling the sides of an issue without preju- Schweizer guided the young men office at 277-0960. Registration for the Strength in Numbers 5K run is $20 dice. with planting, MacCormick Board before the race or $25 on the day; the fee for the walk $10 before or $15 on members came out to join the Leslie Connors is sincere, hon- the day. Pre-race packet pickup and the last opportunity to pre-register young men in their upkeep of the est, compassionate, hard-working, will be at Napoli’s Pizzeria, 335 East State Street, Ithaca, from 6-8:30 p.m. beds and transport the veggies and serious, especially when it on Oct. 12. and flowers to the Brooktondale comes to the treatment of the Runners and walkers can sign up sponsors and collect pledges to raise Farmers’ Market, Cooperative folks who receive care at the coun- additional funds to help IBCA provide free services to those affected by Extension Rural Youth Services ty Mental Health Department. On cancer in the area. For more information contact the Ithaca Breast Cancer Manager Penny Boynton and her the town board, with that same Alliance at 277-0960 or visit ibca.net. teens at the Market would sell the dedication, she’d represent every- produce, Pat Brhel would step in one in Danby, not just those in her Chamber Honors Borg Warner, Challenge and sell the remaining harvest party. She will have an ear for any after the Caroline Teen Project constituent, and concern for those The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce will recognize Borg Warner was over on Labor Day, and the among us who have fallen upon Morse TEC as the 2007 Large Employer of the Year and Challenge as the proceeds and produce not sold misfortune. She thinks for herself 2007 Not-For-Profit of the Year on Friday, Oct. 12. The recognitions will would go to the Brooktondale and will act accordingly. take place at a luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Country Club of Community Center and/or As for Ric Dietrich, I have seen Ithaca, 189 Pleasant Grove Road. Caroline Food Pantry? him in action. He has presence — John Neuman, president and C.E.O. of the 1492 Consulting Group and Turns out all the above was pos- when he’s in the room you know former CEO of eCornell, will give the keynote address. Reservations may sible and we happily report that it. That‘s what enables him to run be made by contacting the Chamber at 273-7080. now the MacCormick Garden to meetings where controversy domi- Borg Warner Morse TEC employs 1,500 people in Tompkins County at a Market program is in place, ready nates. When the tension is palpa- technical center and two manufacturing plants in Lansing. The company to get started earlier next year. ble, Ric doesn’t shrink from it. He traces its Tompkins County roots to 1880, when the Morse Equalizing Plans are afoot to keep the green- deftly takes hold and restores Spring Company was formed in Trumansburg. Morse later moved to house occupied this winter. order. No one else running has the Ithaca, joining with Borg Warner in 1929 and moving operations to While this deliciously healthy, skill, talent, or experience he Lansing in 1982. The Morse TEC facilities produce engine-timing systems fun and useful community project brings to the job. and chain-based transmission drives. Borg Warner Morse TEC is one of is winding down for the year, look These three folks share a great five operating units that comprise the Borg Warner Corp., which has loca- for the MacCormick produce and deal of experience in human serv- tions in 17 countries. flowers on Saturdays next spring, ice. They have character in Challenge will celebrate its 40th year as a service provider next year. Its summer and fall at the Brookton- spades. And they know that commission is to support individuals with disabilities and other employment dale Farmers’ Market. barriers in developing their skills and talents to meet the needs of the Any local neighbors wishing to munity building is done not with the blade of a bulldozer, but by workplace. Challenge serves between 600 and 800 people a year in that tour MacCormick Secure are capacity, with a staff of just over 170. encouraged to contact inclusion of the people living MacCormick Board member and there in the process of govern- community liaison Teri ment and development by consen- Cookie Sale Kicks Off on Oct. 12 Reinemann at sus. [email protected], or 589- Asher O. Hockett What began in 1917 as a local service project in Oklahoma is now a top 6570. Town of Danby business and economic literacy program for girls across the country. Thousands of people in the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York, and into Pennsylvania, have supported the girls through the cookie program. The next opportunity to help in our area begins Oct. 12. Contact Us: Through the cookie activities, girls learn to speak up, make decisions, set goals, solve problems and manage resources. These skills ultimately Advertising & Business: lead to girls being leaders in their own lives and in their communities, all 607-327-1226 or [email protected] part of Girl Scouting’s leadership development program for girls. Initial order taking of the cookies in Seven Lakes continues through Editorial: Oct. 26. From Nov. 3 to 25, girls will be conducting point-of-sale booths 607-539-7100 or [email protected] where customers can purchase and pick-up cookies on the spot. Check the council website for locations (www.girlscoutssevenlakes.org). Mail: Tompkins Weekly, PO Box 6404, Ithaca, NY 14851 Kids Invited to Fall Harvest Festival On the Web at: The annual Fall Harvest Festival for Kids will be held on Monday, Oct. 8, www.tompkinsweekly.com from 1:30-5 p.m. in the parking lot of the P&C Market at 212 Hancock St., Ithaca. The day is a school holiday in most local districts. Festival events will include a farm animal display, pumpkin painting, Published by Tompkins Weekly, Inc. and other hands-on craft activities for youth provided by 4-H and the Publisher Jim Graney Ithaca Children’s Garden. Youth can learn about composting from Managing Editor Jay Wrolstad Cooperative Extension educators, or make “Farm Critter Cootie Catchers” Advertising Jim Graney, Tim McCabe, snack mix with the Tompkins County Ag-in-the-Classroom program. Adrienne Zornow, Rebecca Elliott Other organizations providing displays or activities include Catholic Production Dan Bruffey, Jim Graney, Charities, the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Heidi Lieb-Graney, Adrienne Zornow Multicultural Resource Center and the Tompkins County Dairy Princess Proofreading Danielle Klock program. Calendar Heidi Lieb-Graney This annual neighborhood festival is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Photographer Kathy Morris Web Design Dan Bruffey Extension of Tompkins County, Eat Smart NY! and the Multicultural Cover Design Kolleen Shallcross Resource Center, with the generous support and assistance of P&C Market. For more information, call Debbie Teeter at Cornell Cooperative Contributors: Extension of Tompkins County, 272-2292. Nate Dougherty, Pamela Goddard, Anthony Hall, Glynis Hart, Larry Klaes, Ann Krajewski, Nicholas Nicastro, Andres Perez-Charneco, Tina Wright Tompkins Weekly publishes weekly on Mondays. 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National LGBT Advocate to Speak at IC The word on the street from around Former Ithaca Common Council member Roey Thorpe, who has worked Street Beat on behalf of civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Tompkins county. Americans for the past 20 years, will serve as the National Coming Out By Kathy Morris Day speaker at Ithaca College. Thorpe’s talk will take place on Tuesday, Question: What do you have to say Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Clark Lounge, Egbert Hall. It is free and open to the public. about apples? Thorpe currently serves as the advocacy services director for the Equality Federation, where she helps build the political power of grass- roots LGBT organizations across the country.She has previously worked at Empire State Pride Agenda, Freedom to Marry and Basic Rights “I literally eat an apple a day — Oregon, where she played a large role in helping pass a state nondiscrim- just ask my roomate!” ination bill and a comprehensive domestic partner bill. In 1994 she became the first openly LGBT elected official in Tompkins County when - Sameen Qadir, Ithaca/Corning she was elected to Common Council. Sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign, the observance of National Coming Out Day is intended to advance open and respectful dialogue about the lives of LGBT people and their family and friends. For more information contact Lisa Maurer at 274-7394 or [email protected]. Lifton Hosts Meeting on Redistricting

Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton will host a “Roundtable on Redistricting” on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 1-3 p.m. in the Ithaca Town Hall. She will be joined by Assemblyman William Parment, former co- chair of the New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Apportionment, who will give a brief presentation on the “They’re a wonderful fruit, last redistricting cycle in New York State. make great desserts and Also joining the roundtable discussion will be former Tompkins they’re healthy.” County Legislator Michael Lane. The event is free and open to the pub- - Shirley Loomis, Nichols lic. Audience participation is encouraged. County Democrats Re-Elect Officers

At their annual organizational meeting on Oct. 2, the Tompkins County Democratic Committee re-elected all four officers of the Executive Committee: Irene Stein, of the Town of Ithaca, as chair person; Renate Ferro, of the Town of Caroline, as vice chairperson; Diane Bruns, of the Town of Dryden, as secretary and Lori Gardner, of the Town of Groton, “A great fall snack.” as treasurer. - Paul Ruocco, Newfield

“Apples are a great nutritious snack. We have so many great varieties here.” - Nora Shang, Ithaca

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Film Fest Stretches Creative Boundaries By Andres Perez-Charneco By counterpoint, the festival both Zimmerman and Shevory in a “We are trying to get people to see wants creators to defy expected welcome essay on the FLEFF Web these as exciting new frontiers,” Camouflage. Counterpoint. Games. styles and traditions. The “ubun- site. “This limited definition of the says Zimmerman of the salon and Gastronomica. These are the four tu.kuqala” digital exhibition fur- environment represses the con- the Games stream in this year’s fes- “content streams” for next spring’s ther capitalizes on these streams by stantly moving vectors…of equali- tival. Finger Lakes Environmental Film presenting familiar themes ty, freedom, social justice, aesthetic “We want this to be big and com- Festival (FLEFF). But before the through avant-garde media. innovation, and access to health plicated,” adds Zimmerman. “We festival kicks off on March 31, any- Interactivity often defines digital care.” are not Sundance. The purpose of one with a flair for digital art can art, particularly the Internet-based Using the UNESCO definition, our festival is to be provocative and participate in this multimedia art pieces that ubuntu. kuqala co- FLEFF pieces help viewers make get people to ask questions.” event. Hoping to tap into the area’s FLEFF’s “ubuntu.kuqala” exhi- diverse community, organizers bition invites digital and Internet “We are not Sundance. The purpose of our fes- encourage entries from world trav- artists to submit their work for con- elers and foreign residents. “We are sideration in the upcoming festival. tival is to be provacative and get people to ask particularly interested in collabo- “Ubunto.kuqala,” in the Xhosa lan- rative work, interactive work, mul- guage of South Africa, translates to questions.” tiscreen or multichannel work that “interconnectedness first,” and - Patty Zimmerman prompts critical dialogues on the curators are looking for trailblaz- often-repressive aspects of global- ing pieces that examine the broader ization,” says Dale Hudson, second definition of environment. Such curator Sharon Lin Tay develops. these connections by showing that co-curator of “ubuntu.kuqala.” pieces range from musical scores “The Internet offers artists, intel- someone with no healthcare insur- Archived materials from last set to projected images flashed lectuals, and activists — and users ance has little reason to care about year’s digital art exhibitions are across a screen, interactive Web in general — a new medium for a grove of trees when threatened available at http://www.ithaca.edu sites that encourage users to map expression, one that is interactive with cancer, or how political revo- /fleff/exhibitions.html. Interested their neighborhoods, collages of and participatory, and offers simul- lutions can relate to access to a lim- artists should e-mail their pieces to images pulled from random taneous access to users across ter- ited natural resource. Both both Sharon Lin Tay and Hudson Internet searches, or computer ani- ritorial boundaries,” says Tay Zimmerman and Shevory believe Dale at [email protected] and dhud- mation. about her initial work with FLEFF this broad definition successfully [email protected] before the Nov. 1 The four streams help guide last year. carries the festival from year to deadline. FLEFF will begin distrib- artists in crafting their works and IC took full control of the festival year. “We have had several film- uting 2008 festival materials in the viewers in picking what to see. “We two years ago and has moved makers tell us we were the most early spring, about a week before have content streams to attract new FLEFF into new areas using the interesting environmental film fes- the March kickoff. viewers,” says Tom Shevory, United Nations Educational, tival in the country,” adds Shevory. FLEFF does remain active, how- FLEFF co-director and politics pro- Cultural and Scientific (UNESCO) Aside from national praise, the fes- ever. It co-sponsored the Ithaca pre- fessor at Ithaca College. definition of sustainability. “It’s tival recently announced partner- miere of “How to Cook Your Life” Camouflage, for example, chal- not an old-fashioned Sixties hippie ships with film festivals in Nigeria on Oct 6 at Cinemapolis on the lenges the observer to disrupt his view,” explains Patty Zimmerman, and India. Ithaca Commons. The film about visual fields and re-interpret co-director of FLEFF and film pro- The digital exhibitions further Zen cooking was followed by a objects, while Games presents new fessor at IC. Organizers feel many this goal, presenting festival con- panel discussion of local foods and ideas and concepts through dynam- Americans limit the environment cepts in new media steeped in the their impact on the whole environ- ic exchanges. Gastronomica asks to the biological. information age. Last year organiz- ment. The event was also meant to viewers to appreciate the moun- “These popular culture represen- ers sponsored a digital salon where generate interest in the upcoming tains of information and evidence tations of the environment are too viewers and creators explored the visit of His Holiness, the Dalai in each issue. confining, too safe, too tame,” say interactive exhibitions and games. Lama.

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Thin Thriller Delivers Promises, Promises By Nicholas Nicastro school the way they do in the Russian mob. # # 1/2 Eastern Promises. Written While contemplating an après- by Steven Knight. Directed by film snack of pierogies and sour David Cronenberg. At Regal cream, it occurred to this writer Cinemas. how few of the leads in Promises are authentically Russian. Watts is I’ll start this demurral from David British/Australian, Mortensen is Cronenberg’s Eastern Promises Danish/American, Vincent Cassell with a confession: I was not all that (who plays Semyon’s feckless son) taken with his last effort, A History is French and Jerzy Skolimowski of Violence, either. Once upon a (Anna’s father) is a well-known time, Cronenberg made his name Polish writer-director (Moonligh- with mordant, sophisticated, utter- ting). Only Mueller-Stahl, who has ly satisfying horrors like Scanners spent most of his career playing (1981), Videodrome (1983), Dead Germans, might be mistaken for a Ringers (1988) and a surprisingly Russian (his hometown in eastern d effective remake of The Fly (1986) e Germany was annexed by the d — movies that reimagined the i Soviet Union when he was a boy). v o tricks and tropes of visceral horror r Perhaps this is just as well — for all p to say interesting things about our it will do for careers of Mortensen o t precious, precarious mortality. o and Cronenberg, Promises will do h

Lately he’s gone suspiciously P little to further the cause of “mature” on us, turning out con- Viggo Mortensen (left) gets the once-over in Eastern Promises. Russian tourism. ventional thrillers that seem to To contact Nicholas Nicastro visit crave mainstream respectability. without resorting to a double. Of the most underwhelming perform- www.nicastro-books.com. Spider (2002), Violence (2005) and his particular assets, there is no ance this talented actress has ever Movie Ratings now Promises are, without a doubt, longer any dispute. The only ques- delivered; one imagines any num- well-wrought, even admirable tion left is why Chechen assassins ber of other sweet-faced blondes # # # # # Classic works compared to most of the don’t carry guns. (Diane Kruger, perhaps?) could Excellent Hollywood competition. What they # # # # Unfortunately, Naomi Watts have brought equal somnolence to # # # Good lack are ambition and excitement. offers nothing like Mortensen’s the role. Too bad they don’t hand # # Fair Full disclosure: I’d trade the thin fearlessness. In fact, this is perhaps out tattoos at pediatric nursing # Poor pleasures of 10 Histories of Violence for 10 minutes of the kind of pene- trating horror that was the trade- mark of early Cronenberg. Family Medicine Associates of Promises is set in London — which is strangely empty-seeming here — inside an émigré Russian community now more famous for Ithaca LLP its organized crime than its beet soup. Anna (Naomi Watts) is a pediatric nurse one generation removed from the old country. When a preg- Now accepting new patients nant Russian teenager (Sarah- Jeanne Labrosse) dies at the hospi- tal after being severely beaten, Family Medicine welcomes Anna takes more than a profession- al interest in the fate of her prema- ture infant. Her inquiries into the Wallace A. Baker, MD mother’s life of prostitution lead her to a swank restaurant run by the grandfatherly Semyon (Armin Mueller-Stahl). Of course, there’s something not quite right about the old man. The clan’s hatchet-faced driver Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), meanwhile, is so obviously creepy he must be something other than he seems. As Anna closes in on the truth about the dead girl, she gets unexpected help from Nikolai, who seems to have an agenda of his own. Physicians Nurse Practitioners More should not be said for risk Robert J. Breiman, MD Tina Hilsdorf, RN, NP-C of being accused of spoiling the end, but really, is there anything Neil F. Shallish, MD Debra LaVigne, RN, NP-C that isn’t completely predictable Alan T. Midura, MD, Judy Scherer, RN, FNP about the “hood with a heart of Lloyd A. Darlow, MD, gold?” With its deliberate pace, Elizabeth von Felten, MD unsurprising menu and air of cool competence, Promises is like visit- Wallace A. Baker, MD ing an eastern European restaurant with a solid reputation, but We Welcome: Excellus Blue Shield, Aetna, HealthNow, slightly past its prime. The only truly eye-opening scene is set in a The Empire Plan, GHI, RMSCO Russian bathhouse, where a buck- naked Nikolai brawls with a pair of Board Certified American Academy of Family Physicians blade-wielding Chechen assassins. J Give Viggo (who is pushing 50) J Minor surgeries performed in office credit for a healthy body image — he appears to do the entire fight J FMA Physician always on call J Accredited diagnostic laboratory Delivery Drivers Now Hiring: Part & Full-Time Receptionist. Wanted Excellent Benefits Package. Apply via email or fax 607-257-5263. Must be reliable with Mon.-Thurs. 8 am - 9 pm • Fri. 8 am - 5 pm • Sat. 9 am - 2 pm your own transportation. 277-4341 Part time Mondays [email protected] or visit www.fma-ithaca.com References please. Two locations: Call Jim at Downtown: 209 W. State St., Ithaca Northeast: 8 Brentwood Dr., Ithaca 607-327-1226

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Prepare Household for Sustainable Future By Katie Quinn-Jacobs short-term emergencies they are in and cheap fossil fuels to a more self- sideration is important, too. more control of their circumstances reliant lifestyle and dependence on Having winter, spring, summer This is the latest installment in our during a crisis; they are less of a the local area and community.This is and fall projects keeps things man- Signs of Sustainability series. drain on centralized disaster relief no small transition. Like any signifi- ageable and keeps a plan on track. As the Chinese curse goes, we find efforts and they are better able to cant challenge, it is best taken on in For example, put in a root cellar dur- ourselves living in interesting times, assist others. stages, and it can’t be done in isola- ing the summer that you can use in and it appears that the future will be When a lifestyle is sustainable and tion. But start now by putting togeth- the fall, prepare garden beds in the even more interesting. Converging self-sufficient, over the long term, er a plan and looking for kindred fall for planting next spring, assem- crises, known as the three Es — ener- individuals are better able to provide souls to share the experience. ble a pantry of dry foods in the win- gy shortages, environmental degra- for themselves and their households; The Big Picture ter and install an outdoor clothesline dation and a precarious national they reduce their ecological footprint The first step is to take a good look at in the spring. economy — confront us all with the and they model self-sufficiency and where you fit into the changing ener- Develop Awareness need to change how we organize our sustainable living for others. gy, environmental and economic pic- Change isn’t easy. As a co-worker households. PreparedTompkins.org Building resiliency into a house- ture. Finding good information is once said in jest, “I tried change is a local resource that can help peo- hold and sustainability into a essential for forming a realistic idea once, but it didn’t work for me.” ple prepare for both the short and lifestyle requires nothing less than a about how the big trends will affect a Frequently people feel overwhelmed long term. shift from a consumer mindset and household and how a household can by a task when their awareness When individuals are prepared for dependence on vast global markets help build the kind of world we’d like shifts. to live in. Many books on different See-saw reactions are also typical aspects of the three Es exist. Be sure when the seriousness of the crises to put them to the common-sense ahead takes root. Sometimes it feels test, as not everything in print is like a great opportunity lies ahead; practical or constructive. other times it feels like a lost cause. Create a Household Plan Or you may go through a period of Evaluate your personal situation. feeling like you’re overreacting. Where do you stand financially? How These are all normal responses to a large is your environmental foot- growing awareness. print? What are your energy require- Network with Others ments? Once you begin to appraise No household is an island. Seek out your own circumstances, a clearer others who are readying their house-

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‘Terrible Lizards’ Still Drawing Crowds

By Larry Klaes mentary, so not everything about the dinosaurs in this epic could be While our knowledge of the world accurate. When the film was being as it existed millions of years ago is produced in the early 1990s, all often incomplete at best, this has known Velociraptor species were never stopped scientists and others actually smaller than an average from continuing to glean as much human being, but Spielberg wanted as possible from the remaining the ones in his film to be larger in clues of those very distant eras. order to be more frightening. This is especially the case when Ironically, a raptor species named it comes to the age of the Utahraptor was discovered during dinosaurs, which roamed Earth for that time which was quite large in over 160 million years, until a large comparison to its brethren. planetoid or comet struck our plan- Another example of modern

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for these “terrible lizards” by P young and old alike. This strong Paleoartist John Gurche answers questions following his slide lecture at the Museum of catch prey. Gurche said these fea- interest in the dinosaurs and their the Earth on Sept. 14. Gurche entertained and informed an audience of about 85 commu- tures came about from an earlier world was in evidence on an nity members of all ages with tales from the set about his involvement in the making of idea in the plot of Jurassic Park evening in September when a large Jurassic Park. that was later dropped, leaving crowd gathered under the Museum Dilophosaurus with its fan crest of the Earth’s right whale skeleton sance” that had begun with Yale Their Extinction,” first published intact. for a lecture by John Gurche titled University paleontologist John H. in 1986, and were impressed both Thanks to the dinosaur renais- “Behind the Scenes in Jurassic Ostrom in 1969. His papers on the with Gurche’s artistic skill and his sance and Jurassic Park bringing it Park.” dinosaur genus known as efforts to depict dinosaurs in a real- to the general public, dinosaurs Gurche, a world-renowned pale- Deinonychus (better known as the istic fashion based on the current have received a new level of respect oartist and the artist-in-residence raptors) began to change the pre- and sometimes controversial evi- beyond their established place as for the past year at the vailing view of dinosaurs as “big, dence about them. creatures of fascination. New ideas Paleontological Research Institu- slow, stupid, tail-dragging and cold Hired by Spielberg’s film compa- about dinosaurs are also more tion (PRI) and its Museum of the blooded” Gurche said. ny, Amblin Entertainment, to be readily accepted (or at least better Earth (MOTE), was hired by film Instead, scientists began making their dinosaur specialist, Gurche considered) by the scientific com- director Steven Spielberg to be the discoveries that showed dinosaurs first began working on one of the munity these days. The idea that dinosaur specialist for his 1993 epic to be just the opposite of previous most famous dinosaurs in Jurassic certain species of dinosaurs did Jurassic Park. decades of thought on these “terri- Park, and of all time — the not die out but evolved into modern To summarize the plot of the film ble lizards.” The evidence being Tyrannosaurus rex. day birds is one prime example. for his listeners, Gurche chose a chiseled from the ground revealed a “This was the first time that a T. Along the same lines, certain young boy from the audience to diverse group of creatures that rex was portrayed in a film realisti- dinosaurs like Velociraptor may describe Jurassic Park. “It was a were fast, smart and apparently cally,” noted Gurche, who depicted have actually had feathers, though theme park with dinosaurs. The warm blooded — not at all inferior the creature as a fast and danger- it is conjectured these were for dis- dinosaurs got out and started to the mammals as some had specu- ous predator that did not drag its play rather than flight. killing people,” he child said. lated. long tail along the ground as once Projecting a small modern bird While Jurassic Park was indeed The creators of Jurassic Park thought. The other popular on the screen, Gurche ended his a very action-oriented (and a very were obsessed with making the dinosaur species in Jurassic Park, lecture by asking the audience: high-grossing) piece of Hollywood dinosaurs in their film look and the Velociraptors, were also shown “Did this cute fellow come from a entertainment, there was more to behave as they did during the as swift, smart and deadly preda- Velociraptor?” As science improves the film than just watching anima- Mesozoic Era. They had seen tors that hunted in packs. Gurche its investigative techniques and tronic and computer-generated Gurche’s artwork of two dinosaurs likened these two dinosaur species further opens its mind to the world dinosaurs chase after a bunch of in battle on the cover of Robert T. to “foul-smelling, nasty-tempered of the “terrible lizards,” these and actors. The film vividly presented Bakker’s book “The Dinosaur chickens with switch blades.” other questions about everyone’s to the mainstream public for the Heresies: New Theories Unlocking Of course, Jurassic Park was an favorite prehistoric beasts will be first time the “dinosaur renais- the Mystery of the Dinosaurs and action-adventure film, not a docu- answered.

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Tompkins County Community Calendar... [email protected] or 277-1047. 989 Dryden together on the second Tuesday of the month Rd. (in Varna) for bereaved adults. Particiapants pay for their 11 Thursday October 2007 Ulysses Historical Society , Weekly own food and beverage. Info email dge- hours Mon 9-11am; Fri 2-4pm & Sat 2- [email protected] or 272-0212. 529 S. AL-ANON Hope for Today, Meeting open 8 Monday Columbus Day 4pm.Open until Dec 1st. Info387-6666 Meadow St to anyone affected by another person’s drink- YMCA Basketball League Last Day to ing. 7:30pm 844-4210. 518West Seneca St., 7th Annual Fall Harvest Festival for sign up, Ithaca YMCA. For adult players ages 10 Wednesday Kids, P&C Market, 1:30-5pm. Festival events Ithaca, main floor 18 & older. Games are weekly on either Tues Art Trail Open Studio Weekend, all over include farm animal diaplays, pumpkin paint- or Thurs from 6-7pm. Session begins Oct 9 Bereavement Coffee Hour, Hospicare ing, other hands-on crafts, learn about com- Tompkins County, 11am-5pm. Explore art stu- thru Dec 13. Info 257-0101 Center, 10-11:30am. Group focuses on the dios, talk with artists, learn how art is made, & positng, make a snack & more. Info 272-2292. Yoga for Women in Midlife, Soma Living loss of a spouse or significant other; adult chil- 212 Hancock St. Sponsored by 4-H, Cornell buy art in a relaxed atmosphere. Info www.art- Arts, 7-8:30pm. Explore the possiblities for dren welcome to accompany. Info email dge- trail.com or 800-284-8422 Cooperative Extension, Eat Smart NY, renewed strength and aliveness, calm and [email protected] or 272-0212. 172 East Tompkins County Ag-in-the-Classroom, P&C Cover Letter Magic, Tompkins Workforce alert mind, with acceptance and compassion- King Rd., Itahca New York, 10-11am. Topics to be discussed: Market ate awareness. Info 319-4138 or Bereavement Support Group, Brain Gym 101, Ithaca, 9am-5pm. The Traditional and emailed cover letters. Contents [email protected] 409 W. State St., Hoscpicare Center, 5:30-7:30pm. For those of an effective cover letter. Free. Reg req 272- training course is engaging and practical. It Groundfloor (back of bldg) who have experienced loss within the last 13 offers personal benefits to participants while 7570 x118. 171 E. State St., Center Ithaca, months. Free. Info email dgeorge@hospi- Suite 241 they learn to help others. Location details upon 9 Tuesday care.org or 272-0212. 172 East King Rd., registration. Fee. Info & reg 273-1456 or david- Fall Foliage Gorge Tour, Robert H. Ithaca Treman State Park, 11am. Info 387-7041 x131 [email protected] 3-6 Year Old Yoga, yogaAhanata, 3- Bridging Worlds Interfaith Dialogue Cayuga Bird Club Meeting: “Song and or www.nysparks.state.ny.us 3:45pm. Info 273-1673 or littlebuddhasyo- His Holiness The Dali Lama, State Foster Care/Adoption Informational Song Learning in the Tropical [email protected]. 101 E. Linn St Theatre. His Holiness will lead an interfaith Mockingbird”, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Meeting, Human Services Building, Rm 142, Adult Basketball League, Ithaca YMCA, session entitled Prayers For World Peace. Info Noon-1pm. The Tompkins County Department Auditrorium, 7:30pm. Carlos Botero will talk 6-7pm. You can build your team with up to 10 27-STATE or www.stateofithcaca.com about his study of the evolution of song and of Social Services will be holding a meeting players. Games are weekly on either Tues or Fearful Swim, YWCA, Cortland, 7:30- open to anyone who may be considering song learning based on knowledge of the Thurs. Now thru Dec 13. Info 257-0101 8:30pm. Do you have a fear of the water but mockingbird’s natural history, ecological envi- becoming a foster parent and/or adoptive par- Adult Racquetball League, Ithaca always wanted to swim? Instructor Flossy ent and wants more info. Tompkins County has ronment, & genetic relationships. Free. Info YMCA. The program schedules you against an Brush has taught for over 50 years. Info 753- 516-376-4587. 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd a special need for foster families in the Ithaca evenly matched opponent once per week for 9651. 14 Clayton Ave City School District and for families who will Columbus Day Grand Jam, Cortland ten weeks. Runs through Dec 16. There are Finger Lakes Fencing Society, Varna Skate Park, Noon-5pm. Enjoy music by Unseen foster teenagers. 320 W. State St four divisions based on skill level & experience. Community Center, 5-7:30pm. Meets every Girls’ Nigth Out, Main Street Cafe, Reason and Uncle Greg, skateboard competi- Info 257-0101 Wed. Beginners and Fencers of all levels and tion, bike demo, prizes, give-aways, wear a cos- Spencer. Women who want to socialize with Diabetes Education Class, Cayuga skills are welcome. First practice is free. Info their girlfriends in the company of other women tume & be eligible for a prize. Fee. Inf753-3021 Medical Center, 4-6pm. Check with your insur- 518-231-1091. 943 Dryden Rd. or www.cortlnad.org/youth/skatepark.htm are invited to come to the Cafe for dinner and ance company to be sure the cost of the class- Food Addicts in Recovery drinks. Live music provided. Info www.mainst- Community Walk, Lifelong, 1pm. The walk es are covered. Info & reg 274-4127. 101 Anonymous, Cayuga Addiction Recovery will be at South Hill Recreation Way-Burn cafe.net or 589-7400 Dates Dr. Services Building. 7-8:30pm. There are no Hatha Yoga w/Dr. Kasia, World Seishi Road, Gadabout will provide transportation. Hatha Yoga w/Dr. Kasia, World Seishi dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Info 387-8329. Crn. Info & res 273-1511. 119 W. Court St Karate, 12-1:20pm. Info Karate, 12-1:20pm. Info State & Plain Sts. [email protected] or 277-1047. Dryden Senior Citizens, the Dryden Fire [email protected] or 277-1047. Hatha Yoga Class, Newfield Elementary Hall, 11:45am. Please bring your own table 989 Dryden Rd. (in Varna) 989 Dryden Rd. (in Varna) School, Rm 68, 5:15pm. The class will include Jubilee Swing, Carriage House Cafe, 305 service. In honor of Christopher Columbus Lecutre, Clark Lounge, Egbert Hall, Ithaca stretching & yoga postures, also breathing & and Columbus Day, the menu will be 4 kinds Stewart Ave., 9-11pm. Bring a friend and College, 7:30pm. National Coming Out Day relaxation. Eight sessions. $5 donation sug- dance to great music from the 1920’s-1950’s. of pizza, 2 kinds of salad, cookies, soda, & talk by Roey Thorpe, advocacy services direc- gested. Info Cathy 564-9955 or Eileen 272- water. The musicacl program will be present- Fee. Info [email protected] or 280-9944 tor for the Equality Federation and former 5048 Kripalu DansKinetics, Tiamat Studio 139, ed by a quartet from the Sweet Adelines. Ithaca City Council member. Info Jazz Dance Classes with Nancy Anyone who is 55 yrs or older is eligible to join The Commons, 7:25-8:30pm. Every Thursday. www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 Gaspar, Finger Lakes Fitness Center, Info Sigrid Kulkowitz 272-0407 or www.flyin- Dryden Senior Citizens. If Dryden Schools Lifelong, RSVP Meeting 8:30-9:45am; 5:45pm. Nonmembers & drop-ins welcome. are closed due to weather there will be no gleaps.com Computer Discussion Group/Open Computre Info 256-3532. 171 E. State St., Center Ithaca, Kundalini Yoga Class, YogAnahata, meeting. Info [email protected] Lab 9am-Noon; Watercolor Class 9am-Noon; lower level. Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale, 10:30am. Every Thursday. Info Gimme! Coffee Roasting Tour & Tasting 10- Lecture: “Eight Verses for Training [email protected]. 101 Linn St 509 Esty St. Over 100,000 selections to 11am; The Pain Maze: Finding Your Way Out- the Mind”, by His Holiness the Dali choose from. Info www.booksale.org or 272- Lecture, Johnson Museum of Art, 5:15pm. Session 2 11am-12:30pm; Watercolor Class 1- Lama, Time Warner Cable Channel 16 & at Prof Ludo Beheydt, Univerite Catholique de 2223 4pm; The Bible: Yours, Theirs, and Ours 1- www.ithaca.edu, 2pm. The presentation has Hatha Yoga w/Dr. Kasia, World Seishi Louvain, Belgium, will consider the question, 2:30pm; Computers 1 1:30-3:30pm; Science & been sold out, but can be viewed live. Info “How Dutch Is Dutch Art of the Golden Age?” Karate, 6-7:20pm. Info Religion: A New Dialogue 3-4:30pm; www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 [email protected] or 277-1047. Info 255-6464 Playwriting Course 6-8pm; Scottish Dancing 8- Lifelong, Enhance Fitness-Lifelong 8:30- Lifelong, Late-Life Difficulties and Dilemmas 989 Dryden Rd. (in Varna) 10pm. Info 273-1511. 119 W. Court St 9:30am; Health Insurance Counseling (call for Infant Care Class, Cayuga Medical 9:30-11am; My Medicare Matters Navigator Lime Hollow Birding Group, Lime Hollow appt 273-1511) 9am-Noon; Grandparents 10-11am; Poetry Writing Class 10-11:30am; Center. The basics on the care and feeding of Center for Environment & Culture, 7pm. Topics Helping Children Through Seperation & your little one in the first few weeks. Fee. Info Strength Training-Lifelong 11:30am-12:30pm; include bird sighting’s, bird feeder season, Divorce 9:30-11am; Nurturing Your Creative Northside/Southside Book Club Noon-1:30pm; 274-4011. 101 Dates Dr. Christmas bird count, trips & events. Annual Self: Landscape 10am-Noon; Enhance Jazz Dance Classes with Nancy Lifelong Senior Theatre Group 1-2pm; Ernst membership fee. All ages welcome. Info 662- Fitness-Enfield Community Center 10:15- Ingmar Bergman Movie Series 2-4:30pm; Gaspar, Finger Lakes Fitness Center, 4632 or www.limehollow.org. 338 McLean Rd 11:15am; Chair Yoga-St. Catherine 10:30- 7:15pm. Nonmembers & drop-ins welcome. Houseplant Care 3-4:30pm; Laureate’s Movement, Music, & Me, YWCA, 11:30am; Enhance Fitness-Ellis Hollow Rd Firesides 6-8pm; Couples Pattern Dance Info 256-3532. 171 E. State St., Center Corltand, 10:45-11:15am. Parents and their 2- Apts 10-11am; Lansing Community Seniors Ithaca, lower level Lessons 7:30-9pm. Info 273-1511. 119 W. 4 year olds participate in fun and creative Group (info 533-4920) Noon-2pm; Court St Lecture: “Save a Forest, Plant games, all centered on music. Info & list of Intermediate German Group 1-3pm; Excel Yourself-Toward Susainable Burial”, Lynn Wiles , Watercress Bistro, Noon-2pm. classes 753-9651 or stop by 14 Clayton Ave Class 1-3pm; Enhance Fitness-Juniper Manor Performing solo guitar every Thurs. Info 201 Friends Hall, Ithaca College, 4pm. A Music, Ford Hall, Whalen Center, Ithaca 1-2pm; Crafting Circle 1-3:30pm; Shakepeare Sustainability Cafe presentation by Joel www.watercressithaca.com or 257-0823. 2 College, 8:15pm. Student recital by the cham- and Opera 2-4:30pm; Enhance Fitness- Hickory Hollow Lane, Ithaca Rabinowitz and Mary Woodsen from the ber orchestra, conducted by Jeffrey Meyer, McGraw House Annex 2-3pm; Arthitis & Greensprings Natural Cemetary Association. Making Music Together Concert performing works by Hartke, Mozart, and Fibromylgai 2-4pm; Long Term Care Planning Series, The History Center, 7:30-8:30pm. Info www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 Bartok. nfo www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 Insurance Counseling (appt call 273-1511) 3- Lifelong, Enhance Fitness-Lifelong 8:30- Ithaca College concerts at The History Center Pilates, YWCA, Cortland, 6:30-7:30pm. 6pm; 2nd Wed Night Book Club 7-9pm; featuring RAAJA Woodwind Qintet. Free. Info 9:30am; Clay Class 10am-Noon; Improve your mental and physical well being Nutritional Learning Exchange 7-9pm. Info Transformative Dialogue 10am-Noon; 273-8284. 401 E. State St through controlled breathing and core muscle 273-1511. 119 W. Court St Music, Ford Hall, Whalen Center, Ithaca Enhance Fitness-Enfield -Community Center movements. Info 753-9651. 14 Clayton Ave Little Explorers Storytime 11am. 10:15-11:15am; Open Computer Lab College, 8:15pn. Student recital by the per- Sciencenter Storytime! Pumpkin, Borders Books in Pyramid Mall, 257-0444 cussion ensembles, directed by Gordon Stout 10:30am-Noon; Enhance Fitness-Ellis Hollow Pumpkin, Sciencenter, 10:30am. Toddlers Music, Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Road Apts 10-11am; Intermediate French II and Conrad Alexander. nfo www.ithaca.edu or and preschoolers are invited for a story reading Center, Ithaca College, 8:15pm. Daniel Pearl 274-1153 11am-Noon; Dryden Community Seniors and related science activity. Included with Memorial Concert, featuring School of Music Group (info 844-4454) Noon-2pm; Strength Music, The Watercress Restaurant, 8pm. admission. Children under 3 free. Info 272-0600 faculty members performing in remembrance Every Thurs evening great music of all styles Training-Lifelong 12:30-1:30pm; Northeast or www.sciencenter.org 601 First St of Daniel Pearl, the Wall Street Journal Community Seniors Group (info 257-0756) will be showcased with two 40 minute perform- Seven Valley Chorus, First United reporter who was abducted and murdered in ances. Info 257-0823 12:30-2:30pm; Enhance Fitness-Juniper Methodist Church, Cortland, 7pm. Those who Pakistan. nfo www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 Manor 1-2pm; Community Walk-South Hill New Strength Training Class for love to sing are invited to visit this Chorus who Parenting The Hardest Job in the Seniors, Lifelong, 11:30am-12:3pam. This Recreation Way (info 273-1511) 1pm; Taking a meet every Tuesday. Info 844-4155 or 844- World, Dryden Elementary School, 6-8pm. Closer Look at Internet Explorer 7.0 1:30- class will be slightly more vigorous, hand 9528. 734 Rt 222, Cortland Learn how to talk with your children using the weights & body resistance will be the main 3:30pm; Senior Chorus 1:45-3pm; Enhance Sexual Compulsives Anonymous, skills Encouragement, Can Do, Choices, Self Fitness-McGraw House Annex 2-3pm; form of exercise. Mats & weights provided but 5:30pm every Tuesday. This is an anonymous Control and Respecting Feelings. Lead by bring own if you have. Info 273-1511. 119 West Beginning German I 1-2pm; Exploring Medical 12-Step Group of men and women whose pur- Mary Hicks and Judy Horn. Free classes, Issues Related to Aging from 4 Perspectives Court St. pose is to recover from sexual compulsion. snacks and childcare (res childcare spot by Open Computer Lab, Lifelong, 1-3pm Drop 2:304pm; Caroline Community Seniors Group Email [email protected] for meeting info. 9/28). Info 272-2292. 36 Union St. (info 273-2029) 5-7pm; Ellis Hollow in for free internet access, one-on-one tutoring Info www.sca-recovery.org Seidaiko “Taiko” Japanese Drum or computer help. Beginning and advanced Community Seniors Group (info 272-0827) 7- Shido-Kan Karate, YWCA, Cortland, 6- Classes, World Seishi Karate, 7-8:30pm. For 9pm; International Folk Dancing 7-8pm; learners are welcome. Info 273-1511. 119 W. 7pm beginners age 8-12yrs & 7-8:30pm for beginning students.Info Out of Bounds, WEOS-FM 88.1, 7pm. This English Country Dancing 8-10pm. Info 273- adult, ages 13yrs & up. Free week trial. Info [email protected] or 277-1047. 1511. 119 W. Court St weekly interview program will feature host Tish 753-9651. 14 Clayton Ave 989 Dryden Rd. (in Varna) Pearlman in conversation with writer Thaddeus “Mandala Musings” Art Show, Lansing Story Time, The Lansing Community Library Sivananda Yoga, YWCA, Cortland, 6:15- Community Library Center. The show will fea- Rutkowski who is the author of two highly Center, 10am. Story Time will resume for chil- 7:25pm. This is an interactive stretching and regarded novels, Roughouse and Tetched. Info ture mandalas created by the Lansing High dren ages 2 & up. Free & open to all. Adult strengthening class. Info 753-9651. 14 Clayton School art students in honor of the visit to 277-4128 or www.outofboundsradioshow.com must accompany children. 27 Auburn Rd. Ave Pilates, YWCA, Cortland, 6:30-7:30pm. Ithaca by the Dali Lama. The show runs Oct 8 Storytime Yoga, yogAhanata, 1:30-2pm. Skills Identification, Women’s thru Oct 22. Free & open to all during regular Meets every Tues & Thurs. Improve your men- Birth to about 4-5. Info 273-1673 or littlebud- Opportunity Center, 9-11am. Discover the valu- tal and physical well being through controlled library hours. Info 522-4939 [email protected]. 101 E. Linn St able skills you may have already developed Music, Hockett Famiy Recital Hall, Whalen breathing and core muscle movements. Now The English Country Dancers Group, from past career, school, and life experiences, Prenatal Yoga Classes 5:30-7pm. Diane Center, Ithaca College, 8:15pm. Recital fea- Lifelong Senior Center, 7:30-9:30pm. and how they can serve you in your current turing premiere performances of student com- Fine. Info [email protected] 564-3690 or Dancing every second and fourth Tuesday. All career goals. No cost to qualifying participants. dianefineyoga.com positions. Info www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 dances taught. Soft shoes recommended. Reg req. Info & reg 272-1520. 315 N. Tioga St New Strength Training Class for Preschool Storytime, Tompkins County Nominal fee. Info 257-6017 or sallycg@clari- Wednesday Breakfast Club, Friendly’s Public Library, 11am. Parents and caregivers Senior, Lifelong, 12:30-1:3pam. This class tyconnect.com. Court St Restaurant, 323 Elmira Rd., 8am. An informal will be slightly more vigorous, hand weights & with cildren ages 3 yrs and up. Info 272-4557 Toddler Storytime, Tompkins County breakfast get-together for bereaved adults. x275 or www.tcpl.org. body resistance will be the main form of exer- Public Library, 10:30am. Parents and care- Participants pay for their own breakfast. Info cise. Mats & weights provided but bring own if Senior Theatre Troupe, Lifelong, 1-2pm. givers with children from 16months-3 years. Hospicare and Palliative Care Services email Meets every Thursday. Accepting new meme- you have. Info 273-1511. 119 West Court St. Every Tuesday. 272-4557 x275 [email protected] or 272-0212 Personal Defense, World Seishi Karate, bers, all levels of experience welcome, Toddlers Yoga, yogAhanata, 2:15-3pm. Wednesday Night Drumming and Instructor Sue Perlgut. Info 273-1511 or 7:30-8:30pm. Info www.seishihonbu@veri- Walkers-3. Info 273-1673 or littlebuddhasyo- Dancing, Moonlight Dancer Studio, 7-9pm. zon.net or 277-1047. 989 Dryden Rd. www.tclifelong.org. 119 W. Court St [email protected]. 101 E. Linn St Exploring rythms and expressive dance, come Shido-Kan Karate , YWCA, Cortland, 6- Sciencenter Open on Columbus Day, Toddler Time Storytime, Groton Public with your drums and desire to move, bring your 10am-5pm. Info www.sciencenter.org or 272- 7pm beginners age 8-12yrs & 7-8:30pm for Library, 10am. Enjoy stroies every Tuesday friends and families. Info email adult, ages 13yrs & up. Free week trial. Class 0600 or www.discoverytrail.com. 601 First St. with Mrs. Radford. Info 898-5055 [email protected]. 407 Taughannock Blvd Shakuhachi Flute w/Senpai Kim, World run Sept 11 thru Nov 1. Held Tues & Thurs. Info Tuesday Lunch Club, the Royal Court 753-9651. 14 Clayton Ave Seishi Karate, 6:30-7:30pm. Info www.seishi- Restaurant, Noon. An informal lunch get- 12 Tompkins Weekly October 8

The History of Life, Museum of the Earth, www.bakersacres.net. 104 Auburn Rd., Rt 34, Varna) Husa, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and the 5:30-6:30pm. Week Six: Mammals Rule a N. Lansing Self Defense for Women, YWCA, 2007-8 Visiting Professor of Composition, World of Change: The past, present, and future Archeology Open House, Robert H. Cortland, 9:30am-12:30pm. This course is speaking about his music. Info www.ithaca.edu of mammallian dominance of Earth. Info 273- Treman State Park, 1-4pm. Cornell students in desgined and taught by a woman. Learn the or 274-1153 6623 or www.museumoftheearth.org 1259 archeology invite the public to come and watch principles of self-defense at this one-day class. Mother-Daughter Book Club, Tompkins Trumansburg Rd, Route 96 Ithaca a “dig in progress” at the Upper Park. Visitors Info 753-9651. 14 Clayton Ave County Public Library, 1:30-2:30pm. The group Writing Room-Writing Through the can ask questions about what has been found. Take a Shot at Hockey, The RINK, 9:30- will meet once a month for seven months. The Rough Spots” , 7-9pm. A 10-week workshop Fee for parking. Info 387-7041 x131. Rt 327, 11am. Ithaca Youth Hockey Association and fisrt title to be discussed is John Riley’s for men and women facilitated by Ellen Ithaca Tompkins Girls Hockey Association have part- Daughter by Kezi Matthews. Girls ages 10-13 Schmidt to help create clarity about challeng- Art Trail Open Studio Weekend, all over nered to offer a special event for propective and the special women in their lives. Info ing situations. Info, location, fee, reg Tompkins County, 11am-5pm. Explore art stu- hockey players ages 4 and up. Coaches will www.tcpl.org or 272-4557 x277 [email protected] or 273-4489 dios, talk with artists, learn how art is made, & be available to answer questions and lead on- Music, Ford Hall, Whalen Center, Ithaca buy art in a relaxed atmosphere. Info www.art- ice activities. Info 273-3921 or 539-6920. College, 4pm. Recital by the Symphony 12 Friday trail.com or 800-284-8422 1767 E. Shore Dr. Rt 34 Orchestra, conducted by Jeffrey Meyer, per- Brain Gym 101, Ithaca, 9am-5pm. The The Art and Culture of Tibet, Johnson forming works by Lamb, Rimsky-Korsakov and training course is engaging and practical. It Museum, 1-4pm. In honor of the Dalai Lama’s Beethoven. Info www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 Art Trail Open Studio Weekend, all over offers personal benefits to participants while visit to Ithaca, celebrate Tibetan art and cul- Wildlife Hbitat & Fall Foliage Tour, Tompkins County, 11am-5pm. Explore art stu- they learn to help others. Location details upon ture with performances, activities, and tastes. Arnot Forest, 10am-Noon. Visit demonstration dios, talk with artists, learn how art is made, & registration. Fee. Info & reg 273-1456 or david- A shuttle from Cornell’s A lot will run 12:45 to plantings of wildlife shrubs, & see examples of buy art in a relaxed atmosphere. Info www.art- [email protected] 4:30pm. Free. Info 255-6464 habitat management for grassland wildlife, & trail.com or 800-284-8422 Craft/Rummage Sale, 51 Port Watson St., Toddlers Yoga, Namasts Montessori more. Fee. Info & reg 535-7161. Schuyler Back to Democraccy Presents: Cortland, 8am-2pm. The Holidays are coming, School, 1-1:45pm. Walkers-3. Info 273-1673 County Rt 13, 1 mile North of Rt224 between Michael Moore’s SICKO, Trumansburg come shop and enjoy other peoples company. or [email protected]. 1608 Cayuta & Van Etten. Sponsored by CU Dept of Fire Hall, 7pm. The words “heath care” and Coffee, donuts & lunch available for small fee. Trumansburg Rd Natural Resources and Cornell Cooperative “comedy” aren’t ususally found in the same Crossing Borders, Upstairs at Pancho Villa, Trail Blazers, Lime Hollow Center for Extension sentence but in this movie they go together. 8pm. Crossing Borders features the jazz styling Environment & Culture, 10am-2pm. 2nd 15 Monday Donations appreciated. Info of Trio East and Jeff Campbell. Performance Saturday of month. Teens help clearing, www.BackToDemocracy.org. Main St., Rt 96 airs simultaneously on 93.5 WVBR. Fee. Info roughing trails & building bridges. Grades 6- Earth Science Week Book Reading with Pratho Sereno, the www.wvbr.com or www.crossingborderslive.org. 12 age 11-18. Fee for pizza. Info 758-5462. “Conservation of the Red-cockaded Bookery II, 6pm. Pratho Sereno is on tour with 602 West State St 3091 Gracie Rd., Cortland Woodpecker: The power of science in her new illustrated gift-book, Causing a Stir: Explorers Storytime 11am at Borders Ulysses Historical Society , Weekly an imperfect world”, Cornell Lab of The Secret Lives & Loves of Kitchen Utensils. Books in Pyramid Mall, 257-0444 hours Mon 9-11am; Fri 2-4pm & Sat 2- Ornithology, Auditorium, 7:30pm. Jeff Walters Info 273-5055 Families Learning Science Together, 4pm.Open until Dec 1st. Info387-6666 will discuss the plight of the Red-cockaded Lifelong, Enhance Fitness-Lifelong 8:30- Thaler Howell Programming Room, Tompkins Waldorf in Ithaca Open House, Ithaca Woodpecker and the power that scientific 9:30am; Coffee Time 9:30-11:30am; Strength County Public Library, 2nd Saturday of the Waldorf Initiative at Southside Community knowledge has to win out over obstacles & push Training-St. Catherine 9:30-10:30am; Chair month, 1:00-2:00PM. (607) 254-8256 or kdil- Center at 305 South Plain St., 10am-Noon the species foward. Free. Info www.birds.cor- Yoga-Lifelong 10-11am; Sports Technology [email protected] and Stone Circle School at 399 Turkey Hill nell.edu. 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd 10am-Noon; Beginning Bridge Group 10am- Family Storytime Tompkins County Public Rd., 1-3pm. Visit a mixed-age kindergarten in Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale, Noon; Enhance Fitness-Ellis Hollow Rd Apts Library. 11:30am-12pm. Free. www.tcpl.org, downtown Ithaca. There will be a simple craft, 509 Esty St. Over 100,000 selections to 10-11am; Enhance Fitness-Enfield Community 272-4557 x275. seasonal song & verse, free play, snack & choose from. Info www.booksale.org or 272- Center 10:15-11:15am; Intermediate Spanish II Fossil ID Day, Museum of the Earth, 10am- story. In the afternoon visit Stone Circle 2223 11am-Noon; Tai Chi Class 11:30am-12:30pm; Noon. Info 273-6623 or www.museu- School which focuses on the healthy develop- Hatha Yoga w/Dr. Kasia, World Seishi Enhance Fitness-Juniper Manor 1-2pm; Line moftheearth.org 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Route ment of the whole child. Info www.ithacawal- Karate, 6-7:20pm. Info www.seishihonbu@ver- Dancing 12:50-1:50pm; Beginning Mahjong 96 Ithaca dorf.org or 272-2221 or www.stonecir- izon.net or 277-1047. 989 Dryden Rd. (in Class 1-3pm; Open Computer Lab 1-3pm; Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale, cleschool.org or 273-5184 Varna) Enhance Fitness-McGraw House Annex 2- 509 Esty St. Over 100,000 selections to Wilderness Survival Day, Lime Hollow Jazz Dance Classes with Nancy 3pm; Square, Line, & Polka Dancing 2-4pm; choose from. Info www.booksale.org or 272- Center for Environment & Culture, 9am- Gaspar, Finger Lakes Fitness Center, Scrabble & Board Games 3-4:30pm. Info 273- 2223 2:30pm. Join the Boy Scouts of America & 7:15pm. Nonmembers & drop-ins welcome. 1511. 119 W. Court St “Hormonal Imbalance, A Mood learn about basic wilderness first aid, edible Info 256-3532. 171 E. State St., Center Movie Night, Borders Books in Pyramid Swinging Muscial Revue”, Center for the plants, shelter building, water purification, Ithaca, lower level Mall, 6:30-8pm. We’ll show movies that appeal Arts Homer, 8pm. Described as “the estrogen ground to air signals, land navigation, proper Lecutre: “Career Planning in the to kids age 5-10. 257-0444 fueled, hilarious new show that celebrates the outdoor recreation clothing. Also primitive Environmental Field and Trends Music, Ford Hall, Whalen Center, Ithaca best of Babes, Boys and Botox.” Tix & Info cooking, deer hide tanning & more. Reg at Affecting Environmental Careers”, 201 College, 8:15pm. Shirley and Chas Hockett www.center4art.org or 749-4900. 72 S. Main Visitor Center. Info 662-4632 or www.limehol- Friends Hall, Ithaca College, 4pm. A Chamber Music Concert Series presentation St., Homer low.org. 338 McLean Rd Sustainability Cafe Serie talk by Bob Goldman, featuring the Kavafian-Schub-Shifrin Trio per- Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance director of Global Environmental Programs for forming works by Mozart, Stravinsky, Bruch Strength in Numbers Run/Walk, Cornell 14 Sunday Arcadis. Info www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 and Bartok. nfo www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 Plantations. Raise money to help people with Earth Science Week Music: “The Chamber Music of Karel Musicians Workshop and Contra cancer. Info & reg www.ibca.net or 277-0960 Husa”, Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Dance-with Randy Miller, Bethel Grove Jazz Dance Classes with Nancy 2007 Ithaca CROP Walk, DeWitt Park, Center, Ithaca College, 8:15pm. A performance Community Center, 5-7pm. Miller will lead a Gasper, Finger Lakes Fitness Center, 11am. Ithaca, 1:30pm. Help “Defeet” hunger locally of works by Karel Husa, Pulitzer Prize-winning Musician’s Workshop. After a pot-luck supper, Beginners. Nonmembers & drop-ins welcome. and globally. Info [email protected] or 351-4760 composer and the 2007-8 Karel Husa Visiting he’ll join guitarist Tom Hodgson and caller Ted Info 256-3532. 171 E. State St., Center Ithaca, Alyssa’s Run, Country Music Park, Cortland. Professor of Composition. Info www.ithaca.edu Crane to present a New England Contra and lower level 5K Run/Walk/Kids Fun Run in memory of Alyssa or 274-1153 Square Dance at the same location, 8-11pm. Lifelong, Men’s Group 9am0Noon; AARP Marko. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and New Strength Training Class for Info 273-8678 or www.randymillerprints.com or Safe Driving Course-pre-reg req 9am-1pm; Lymphoma Society and the Pediatric Oncology Senior, Lifelong, 12:30-1:3pam. This class tedcrane.com/TCCD/. 1825 Slaterville Rd. Rt 79 Saturday Writing Group 1:30-3:30pm.Info 273- Unit at Upstate Medical University. Info www.fer- will be slightly more vigorous, hand weights & New Strength Training Class for 1511. 119 W. Court St roplusferro.com/alyssarun or body resistance will be the main form of exer- Seniors, St. Catherine of Siena Church, 9:30- Luis Francia Presentation, Ezra Cornell [email protected] cise. Mats & weights provided but bring own if 10:30am. This class will be slightly more vigor- Reading Room, Tompkins County Public Art Trail Open Studio Weekend, all over you have. Info 273-1511. 119 West Court St. ous, hand weights & body resistance will be Library, 11am-Noon. Luis Francia will present Tompkins County, 11am-5pm. Explore art stu- Personal Defense, World Seishi Karate, the main form of exercise. Mats & weights pro- the lecture Longing and Belonging: the idea of dios, talk with artists, learn how art is made, & 7:30-8:30pm. Info www.seishihonbu@veri- vided but bring own if you have. Info 273-1511. Home in Literature. Free & open to all. Info buy art in a relaxed atmosphere. Info www.art- zon.net or 277-1047. 989 Dryden Rd. 302 St. Catherine Circle 272-4557 x255 trail.com or 800-284-8422 Safety in the Early Years, Cayuga Pajamarama Storytime, Barnes & Noble, Morning Story Time 10am. Caroline Bound For Glory: Dakota Dave Hull, Medical Center. Accident and injury preven- 7pm. Join us for stories for preschool & ele- Community Library 2670 Slaterville Rd. Cul de Snack, the Cafe at Anabel Taylor Hall, tion, first aid for choking and infant CPR. Fee. mentary age children. Juice & snacks provid- Slaterville Springs. www.tcpl.org 8-11pm. Welcome back one of the most taste- Info 274-4011. 101 Dates Dr. ed, pj"s welcome. Info 273-6784 or Movement/Meditation/Poem-Making ful guitaritsts. A charming, good humored per- Screening, Textor 102, Ithaca College, www.BN.com Workshop with Pratho Sereno, Eco- former. Free. Info 844-4535 or email 7pm. Out of the Closet and onto the Screen Preschool Story Hour at Southworth Village, 10am-4pm. For writers & non-writers [email protected]. Listen to the broadcast on Film Series showing of “Almost Myself: Library, Dryden, 10am. No sign-up required alike-your poems will serve as messages to WVBR 93.5 Reflections on Mending and Transcending - just come and enjoy stories, activities and your from your own heart. Info 277-2483 Cayuga Bird Club Field Trip, Lab of Gender”. Info www.ithaca.edu or 274-1153 refreshments. We are also looking for volun- Native Plant Society’s Annual Seed Ornithology, Sapsucker Woods Rd., 7am. Shakuhachi Flute w/Senpai Kim, World teer readers for this program. 844-4782 Collecting Foray, Cornell Cooperative Meet at the visitor parking lot for an all-day field Seishi Karate, 6:30-7:30pm. Info www.seishi- Pumpkin Jam, Ithaca Children’s Garden, 5- Extesnion, 1pm. Take part in this outing to trip to where the birds are. Bring snack & lunch. [email protected] or 277-1047. 989 Dryden 8pm. Bring a carved pumpkin to enter in a con- gather native plant seeds that become plants Info [email protected] Rd. (in Varna) test or buy one and carve at the event. Music for the May plant sale. Carpool to a determined Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Chamber Thriving With Your Spirited Child, by Sugar in the Raw. Free & open to all. Info location. Will be cancelled if weather is not suit- Concert, Unitarian Church of Ithaca, 4pm. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 272-2292. [email protected] or 272-2292 able. Info 254-7235 or 257-4853. Free & open Martinu: Duo No. 2 for Violin and Cello, H331; Learn about your child’s temperaments and Rookie Reader Storytime, Barnes & to all. 615 Willow Ave Previn: Trio for Piano, Oboe, and Bassoon; yours, how to develop effective strategies for Noble, 10:30am. Join us for stories perfect for Night of Great DJ’d Swing Music and Beethoven: Piano Trio in B Flat Major, Op. 97 dealing with temper tantrums, power struggles infants & toddlers. Activities will follow. Info Dance, St. Paul’s Church, N. Aurora and “Archduke”. Tix & info 273-4497 & other challenging behaviors. Info & reg 272- 273-6784 or www.BN.com Court St., 8:30pm-Midnight. Lessons 7:30- Cayuga Nature Center Butterfly 2292. 615 Willow Ave Silver Service Lecture Series, Dewitt 8:30pm. Enjoy an evening of blues, big band, Release, Cayuga Nature Center, Noon-5pm. Ulysses Historical Society , Weekly Clinton Auditorium, Kendal at Ithaca, 2-3pm. smooth jazz, lindy, west coast, jitterbug, A family-friendly Open House will include the hours Mon 9-11am; Fri 2-4pm & Sat 2- Rob Mackenzie, MD President and CEO charleston, & balboa. Free lessons. Fee for staff releasing several varieites of butterflies, 4pm.Open until Dec 1st. Info387-6666 Cayuga Medical Center will present “State of admission. Info www.ithacaswing.org displays & demonstrations, take a walk on the Weatherizing and Repairing Older the Medical Center”. Info 274-4498 Open Community Drum Circle, Stewart trails, climb the four-story treehouse, & more. Windows, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Story Hour at Lansing Community Park NW corner (warm weather permitting) or Free admission & refreshments. Info 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to replace worn part- Library Old Town Hall, Lansing. 2 yr olds: 10- inside at the Alternative Community School, www.cayuganaturecenter.com. 1420 ing bead, repair sash-cords, re-glaze older 10:20am. 3 yr olds: 10:30-11am. All children 111 Chestnut St., Ithaca, 6pm. Bring your fam- Taughannock Blvd., Rt 89N windows, & energy efficient treatments. Pre- with care provider. Info: Susan 266-0266 ily and friends, lots of extra drums availlable. Earth Science Week, Museum of the reg req. Info & reg 272-2292. 615 Willow Ave Ulysses Historical Society, Weekly Potluck optional. Info [email protected] Earth. Oct 14-20. Celebrate the 10th annual Yoga for Women in Midlife, Soma Living hours Mon 9-11am; Fri 2-4pm & Sat 2- Open Family Swim Tompkins Cortland Earth Science week with fun activities. Info Arts, 7-8:30pm. Explore the possiblities for 4pm.Open until Dec 1st. Info387-6666 Community College, Dryden. 11am-1pm. Fee. 273-6623 or www.museumoftheearth.org 1259 renewed strength and aliveness, calm and Voter Registration Deadline, This is the dead- 844-8222 Trumansburg Rd, Route 96 Ithaca alert mind, with acceptance and compassion- line to register for a poitcial party in order to Piano & Guitar Lessons, YWCA, Food Addicts in Recovery ate awareness. Info 319-4138 or vote in the Presidential Primaries in February, Cortland, 10-10:30am piano, 10:30-11am gui- Anonymous, Cayuga Addiction Recovery [email protected] 409 W. State St., as well as the local Dryden Election in Nov. tar. Lessons are for children ages 5yrs and up. Services Building. 9am. There are no dues, Groundfloor (back of bldg) Info 274-5522 or www.tompkins-co.org/boe Info & list of classes 753-9651 or stop by 14 fees, or weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome Clayton Ave including those who think they may have a 13 Saturday Public Skating, Community Recreation problem with overeating, bulimia, or anorexia, Center, Ithaca, 8:30-10pm. 277-7465 or are concerned about someone else. Info Submit Your 3-6 Year Old Yoga, Namaste Montessori Scarecrow Celebration, Ithaca Children’s 387-8329 or www. foodaddicts.org. Crn. State School, 2-2:45pm. Info 273-1673 or littlebud- Garden, 1-4pm. Celebrate scarecrows & & Plain Sts., Ithaca Calendar Listing: [email protected]. 1608 Trumansburg Rd everything autumn. Create your own scare- Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale, 6-9 Year Old Yoga, Namaste Montessori crow, harves-themed hands on activities, cre- 509 Esty St. Over 100,000 selections to • visit tompkinsweekly.com School, 3-3:45pm. Info 273-1673 or littlebud- ate a seed mosaic & more. Free. Info choose from. Info www.booksale.org or 272- and click on submissions [email protected]. 1608 Trumansburg Rd [email protected] or 272-2292 2223 • email: [email protected] AARP Safe Driving Course, Lifelong, 9am- Sciencenter Showtime! “Japanese Hike, Meet at Ithaca Shopping Plaza behind 1pm. This course will teach defensive driving Stories”, Sciencenter, 2pm. Participate in a Taco Bell, 1pm. The Cayuga Trails Club will • fax 607-347-4302 techniques & include info on age-related cogni- fun, interacttive, science-themed presentation lead a 4.5 mile hike through Arnot Forest. Info • write: Tompkins Weekly tive and physical changes that affect driving. as part of the new fall exhibition “Japan and www.cayugatrailsclub.org or 257-6906 Two 4hour classes. Pre-reg & info www.tclife- Nature: Spirits of the Seasons”. Included with Ithaca Communinity Drummers & PO Box 6404, long.org or 273-1511. 119 W. Court St admission. Info 272-0600 or www.sciencen- Dancers, NW Corner Stewart Park, 2pm. Ithaca, NY 14851 Apple Harvest, Bakers Acrea, 11am-3pm. ter.org. 601 First St Come share and help create an International Enjoy a petting zoo, Alpacas, CNC reptiles, Seidaiko “Taiko” Japanese Drum Rythm Experience. Open to all who want to Deadline: is each Wednesday for wagon rides, cider press demonstration, pick Classes, World Seishi Karate, 4pm. For drum and dance as one the following Monday's paper. apples, cider, & more. Info 533-4653 or ongoing students. Info www.seishihonbu@ver- Lecutre, Iger Lecture Hall, Whalen Center, izon.net or 277-1047. 989 Dryden Rd. (in Ithaca College, 8:15pm. Guest lecture by Karel Tompkins Weekly October 8 13

Genetic Testing Critical for Some Cancers

By Jennifer Moyer the National Cancer Institute: “At mutated BRCA1 and BRCA2 applicable for a relatively small most, about one in ten breast can- genes “can reduce by about 80 part of the population. No one will argue that early cer cases can be explained by percent their risk of developing For those who are at risk, it is detection of cancer leads to bet- inherited alterations in BRCA1 this and other cancers of the suggested that any woman who ter treatment and outcomes. Yet, and 2 genes.” reproductive organs by having has the following characteristics can detecting risk alone be help- So why even consider the test? preventive surgery to remove discuss if they she is an appropri- ful, particularly when “preven- After all, the simple blood test their ovaries and fallopian ate candidate for genetic testing tive” solutions may include surgi- that analyzes your genetic code tubes.” While having a total hys- with her physician: cal removal of the breasts, will not decipher if and when you terectomy may appear to be radi- — Have a personal or family his- ovaries and uterus? will develop cancer. Also, a nega- cal, if a woman knows she has a tory of breast cancer before age BRACAnalysis is a genetic test tive test result doesn’t necessari- family history of ovarian cancer 50 or ovarian cancer at any age. that can detect if a woman car- ly mean that cancer won’t strike. at any early age, it can empower a — Ashkenazi Jewish descent ries a mutation in her BRCA1 and While an insurer may pick up the woman to make medical and with a personal or family history BRCA2 genes that puts her at more than $3,000 for the test, lifestyle choices, such as having of breast cancer before age 50 or higher risk for developing breast you’ll probably still be footing a children at any earlier age, or ovarian cancer at any age. and ovarian cancer over her life- $300 bill after reimbursement. At harvesting eggs for future surro- — Are male breast cancer time. Having a genetic mutation such an expense, is the test really gacy. patients does not mean that you will defi- worth it? Research shows that a preven- In addition to weighing the nitely get breast or ovarian can- When it comes to ovarian can- tive hysterectomy also can cut radical effects of surgery, med- cer, since there are many other cer, knowing one’s risk is win- the risk of breast cancer by 50 ication and “wait-and-see” moni- cancer-causing factors, such as ning half the battle. While it is percent. Studies have shown oral toring, psychological concerns smoking, age, hormone therapy, not the most common cancer, contraceptives have reduced the also arise with genetic testing. radiation exposure, alcohol ovarian cancer is one of the most risk of up to 60 percent in women Some may need to think how they intake, physical activity, diet and fatal. Ovarian cancer is an insidi- with BRCA mutations. While will cope with positive test a history of benign breast dis- ous disease that has vague symp- increased monitoring through results since this not only affects ease. However, those with a genet- toms, making it difficult to diag- MRIs, blood tests and exams can an individual, but also a family, ic mutation have a “35 to 84 per- nosis. Usually, once it has been help, these methods do not always as others may be at risk. For cent probability of developing discovered, the cancer has typi- provide 100 percent accuracy in those with a negative result, breast cancer by age 70 and a 10 to cally already metastasized and detecting the disease. sometimes there is “survivor 50 percent probability of develop- three-quarters of all sufferers Similarly, while the range of guilt” when other relatives test ing ovarian cancer,” which is con- die. prevention measures for treating positive. It is important to con- siderably higher than the general Yet, “preventive measures” breast cancer — that doesn’t yet sult with a genetic counselor and population, according to a New come at a high price to a woman’s or may never exist in an other- a licensed therapist specializing York Times report. body, self-esteem and reproduc- wise healthy woman — appear to in such situations to help discuss Most cases of breast cancer do tive functioning. In the largest be drastic, the medical research the issues that may arise. not involve inherited genetic study done of women with shows that such radical measures In addition, the Health mutations, as the mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene muta- can prevent the disease at a sig- Insurance Portability and account for no more than 5 to 10 tions, a Journal of the American nificant rate. Studies have shown Accountability Act (HIPAA) percent of breast and ovarian Medical Association report that a “preventive” double mas- seeks to protect those who seek cancer cases overall, according to showed that women who carry tectomy — when no cancer is genetic testing. Technically it is present — may reduce the chance still possible one could face Cornell Earns ‘Best Employer’ Honors of developing breast cancer by 90 employment, life and disability percent. Medications, such as insurance discrimination in the Cornell has been named a “best Cornell employees over age 50 are tamoxifen has been proven to cut form of higher premiums or can- employer” in 2007 for both working offered pre-retirement workshops the risk in half for women with celled policies. mothers and for people aged 50 and about planning for eldercare, BRCA mutations. Increased mon- While genes do not predestine older, two national organizations investing, health and wellness. itoring of cancer through MRIs, people for disease, they do pro- announced today. Cornell retirees can enroll or audit ultrasounds of the breasts and vide a map of our strengths and The American Association of up to six credit hours of courses ovaries, periodic mammography, vulnerabilities. Not only is it Retired Persons (AARP) has placed per semester at no charge, and they blood tests and breast exams are important to know how to read Cornell on its list of “Best automatically become members of also measures to constantly keep that map, but interpreting and Employers for Workers Over 50” for the Cornell Retirees Association, it on the radar. knowing what to do with the the third consecutive year. which provides numerous work Still, BRACAnalysis is not for results can be even more valu- “Working Mother” magazine and social opportunities. everyone. The company that able. named Cornell to its “100 Best “Working Mother” recognized develops and markets the genetic Jennifer Moyer, BSN, RN is a Companies” for working mothers Cornell for the university’s efforts test is under fire for a public frequent contributor to Tompkins for the second consecutive year. in daycare, childcare and flexibility awareness campaign it is con- Weekly. A former Ithaca resident, AARP cited the university’s pro- programs and family-leave poli- ducting throughout the New York she now lives and practices nurs- grams and policies. For example, cies. Tri-state area since the test is ing in the Boston area.

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“This jurisdictional challenge Can Democratic candidate for connects the villages of Dryden District will affect any school district in town supervisor Mary Ann Sumner and Freeville. The town is now New York State,” says Kearney.“It’s negotiate with Taylor? “I hope so,” negotiating with George Jr. Continued from page 1 not about race. If they succeed this Makar says. “We don’t want devel- Republic to obtain rights of way will jeopardize the rights of kids opment on Yellow Barn Road or and he believes he can help. must have imagined them threaten- everywhere in the state, no matter Ellis Hollow Road. We want it If elected, Marcus says, he ing to use it on her. How could he what reason they’re being where the infrastructure already believes he can be an effective nego- tell? He couldn’t hear everything harassed.” exists.” Democrats, he adds, would tiator. He worked as a counselor clearly on the tape.” ICSD Superintendent Judith like to see the town explore creating and eventually as president of a Christmas came and went, and in Pastel contends that the district is its own energy and switch to hybrid chapter of the American Chemical February 2006 one of the boys who protecting its students and that the vehicles. Society,where he was frequently an called themselves the rednecks held district’s equity report card Makar opposes creation of a park intermediary among various inter- up a sign: “KKK. I hate n---s.” The addresses the issue of racism in the around the new town hall. “It would est groups. “I have negotiated for a other kids on the bus verified hav- schools. However, protesters gath- cost $800,000 to level the hill, and number of different types of pro- ing seen the sign. Two of the boys ered at the Lake Street school board it’s too far from most of the town,” grams,” he says. were arrested, tried and judged to office and occupied Pastel’s office he says. Before becoming a chemist, be delinquent. Kearney’s daughter for nearly an hour on Oct.2 to Marcus says he is not interested Marcus sold shoes. He did this in was granted an order of protection demonstrate their support for in partisan politics. Originally high school and college, helping that should have prevented the boys Kearney and her daughter. The from Michigan, he moved to pay his tuition. “I liked that job,” he from being in contact with her, but ICSD has requested an injunction Dryden in 1973 to work for Cornell says, “and I learned a tremendous when she entered high school this from the Third Appellate Division and says he wants to keep taxes amount about how to convince peo- fall, she was placed in the same to stop the Human Rights down “or at least slow down the ple to buy a pair of shoes,” he says. class with one of them. “I gave the Commission action, and is awaiting property tax increases.” And, he school a copy of the order,” says a decision. adds, while the town has little Kearney. “It was my understanding Meanwhile, at least on the impact on property taxes, access to County that the DA’s office sent them one, Enfield bus, things have gotten bet- county legislators would help him too. The school said they couldn’t ter, either because the riders have push that point across. He is also Continued from page 3 find it.” changed, or because the new bus interested in helping the town pre- After a week the school district driver for the afternoon run is serve historical cemeteries and increase by only six-tenths of one moved her daughter to a different “nice but strict” according to one schoolhouses. percent from the current-year level; class, but by this time Kearney had student. “What scares me,” says On conservation issues, Marcus the $6.80 rate is four cents higher had enough. Convinced that another student, “Is that our bus says he helped assemble the town’s than in 2007, representing only a Ithaca’s school system is not seri- wasn't the worst.” first alternative energy ordinance. $4.23 tax increase for a $100,000 ous about protecting her daughter, “That was to get something into home. she contacted the county Human place,” he says, “so people could Former long-time Dryden legisla- Rights Commission. “I didn’t know Dryden begin applying for NYSERDA tor Mike Lane suggested that the any other option,” says Kearney. grants for solar or wind power legislature repeal the local sales tax The HRC found probable cause in Continued from page 1 installation.” on clothing, as have many other her petition and took her complaint Marcus approves of creating a counties, to preserve its competi- to the state. The New York State of Dryden Mayor Reba Taylor to cross-country ski area at the newly tiveness. Division of Human Rights also negotiate a town contribution to donated land behind the Antlers Residents still have the opportu- found probable cause and moved to fixing or replacing the village’s Restaurant and would consider nity to comment on the budget at prosecute the district. Recent aging wastewater treatment plant, making a park at the new town hall, the Legislature’s formal public moves by the Ithaca City School Makar says. “if it isn’t too costly.” hearing on the budget on Tuesday, District Board of Education to Currently, the village has Along those lines, he thinks Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. claim that the HRC is out of its declared a moratorium on adding Dryden should continue to work The legislature is scheduled to jurisdiction in investigating the new customers to the plant, which with landowners to extend the “lin- approve a tentative budget on Nov. school district have incensed the has stifled business growth around ear parks,” or walking trails, 6, with adoption of the final budget public and made a cause celebre of the village, Makar says. including the incomplete path that scheduled for Nov. 20. Amelia Kearney’s case.

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