The Ithaca Community News (ICN) is a non-profit news service bringing alternative news and views from Ithaca, NY to readers all over the world. ICN is also a weekly email newsletter with more than 8,000 subscribers.
Paul Glover founded ICN in 2000 and published it for five years before handing the reins to Elizabeth Field, a freelance journalist, in November, 2005.
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ICN NEWS
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ICN Newsletter last issue
Dear Readers,
As mentioned in last week's issue, this is the last issue of the ICN newsletter. Paul Glover and I have spoken about the future of ICN, and no firm plans have been made yet. For now, the web site will stay up, and occasionally local news stories will be posted.
Thanks again for all your support.
---Elizabeth
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THANKS TO THE DONORS WHO HAVE DONATED IN THE PAST.
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ITHACA LABOR NEWS
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ICSD Facilities Bond Public Forum Thursday February 8
The Ithaca Council for PTAs and the Tompkins County League of Women voters are co-sponsoring a public forum on the facility bond at Ithaca High School’s York Lecture Hall, 6:30pm.
More info: http://www.icsd.k12.ny.us/board/FacilitiesBond2006/
Black History Month at the Library
Jackie Melton Scott, video showing and discussion of "The Children's March." Saturday, February 16, 2:00-3:30 pm, Borg Warner Room, Tompkins County Public Library
101 East Green Street, Ithaca. In 1963, the young people of Birmingham, Alabama, braved fire hoses and police dogs and brought segregation to its knees. Their heroism complements discussions about the ability of today's young people to be catalysts for positive social change.
Southside Cultural Festival: Celebrate Community
Thursday, February 15, Southside Community Center, 305 S. Plain Street, 5:00 pm. With the Community Unity Music & Arts Education Program from Beverly J. Martin Elementary School and Ithaca College Martin Luther King Scholars. More info: Stel Walton Whitehead, Program Director, 273-4190, swhitehead@sscc-ithaca.org.
News from Cornell Chronicle online:
25 years of gay-rights struggles traced in online exhibit
The Human Rights Campaign chose Cornell over the Library of Congress and other contenders to house its official records, now the subject of an online exhibition: http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Jan07/humanrightsrecords.gl.html.
Cornell launches diversity web site
Cornell's new gateway on diversity aims to open hearts, minds and possibilities http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Feb07/Diversity.Web.sl.html
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ITHACA SUSTAINABILITY
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Sciencenter Announces Sustainability Initiative
This month, the Sciencenter kicks off a new 10-year initiative on sustainability that includes a focus on:
On Saturday, February 17, the Sciencenter will host a Sustainability Kick-Off Event at 11:00 am. Come see the premier of "Full of Hot Air," an interactive family-forum on global warming. The Sciencenter’s executive director, Charlie Trautmann will present this interactive amphitheater show that uses a hands-on, playful approach to discussing climate change. There will also be special exhibits that explore the science behind climate change through special hands-on activities on the greenhouse effect, ocean currents, and the science of ice. All kick-off events are free with museum admission.
Global Warming Symposium
One Heart Community Drummers Present "Global Warming: Myths, Misdirection, Disinformation, Propaganda and Reality." Saturday, March 10, Tiamat Studio, the Ithaca Commons, 12:00-5:00 pm. This will be an afternoon symposium designed to shatter conventional constructs and empower the individual through information on the true nature of Global Warming. Topics Presented: TMG a natural phenomena; Media Manipulation and Propaganda; Political Corruption Reality and Policy; Active Suppression of Alternative Energy; The Solar Revolution. More info: Joe Lorincz, jml11us@juno.com.
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ITHACA WAR AND PEACE REPORT
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Resisting Together: Palestinians and Israelis Fighting Against the Occupation
Tonight, February 7, "Palestinians and Jews Resisting the Occupation" with Leena Dallashe, activist with Ta’ayush and the Alternative Information Center, 7:00 pm, Klingenstein Lounge, Ithaca College.
Tomorrow, February 8, Observations on the US & Middle East with Robert Fisk, Author and Journalist, 7:30pm, Emerson Suites, Ithaca College.
Questions/Directions: David.Jacobus@gmail.com.
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CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Want to run for office?
The Democratic Committee of the Town of Ithaca is seeking potential candidates to run for elected office. Offices to be filled are that of Town of Ithaca Supervisor and three Town of Ithaca Board members. For information call 273-0268.
The Cayuga Lake Watershed Network 7th annual essay contest
This year the topic is "Sustaining our Precious Water Resources: What can an individual do? What can the Government do?" Essays are due by March 30 and should focus on the Cayuga Lake Watershed and can address a variety of questions. Ideas include how individuals can protect local drinking water sources, steps to enhance fish and wildlife habitat, benefits of measuring water quality, steps for controlling agricultural or storm-water runoff, and the role of government in protecting Cayuga Lake in its surrounds. Cash prizes, provided by Goulds Pumps of Seneca Falls, will be award in the following three categories:
More info, complete contest rules and an on-line contest entry form: 607-532-4104, manager@cayugalake.org, or http://www.cayugalake.org.
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YOUR LETTERS
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On ICN Ending
Your efforts have been heroic, Elizabeth, and if it's time to let it go, that's a decision we (all 9,000 of us!) will have to accept, but I'm going to miss ICN terribly. In my 20+ years living in Ithaca, it has been my all-time favorite local publication. Whatever you do next, you'll be an asset to the community, and having ICN on your resume is an incomparable strength. I hope you'll keep in touch, and if you ever go into independent publishing again, please let me know. I wish I had been able to do more for you and ICN.
Best of luck! You are amazing. Thanks so much for everything you've done for the community.
---Wendy Skinner
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Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for your newsletter. It was great reading and great information. It's people like that help keep our community informed and in touch with each other. You truly are a great human being. Just remember, the greatest person you met today is you; love yourself.
---On a move, Gino Bush