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SAFETY • INTEGRITY • JUSTICE Experience • Former Assistant District Attorney – Will NOT require on-the-job training. Thinks like a prosecutor, and understands the office and responsibilities of the DA. • 35+ years experience – Over 400 trials • Peer respect – Broome County appointed him “special prosecutor” • Former police officer – Understands challenges faced by police and community • Former Investigator NYS Commission on Judicial Conduct

Fairness • The former district attorney staged her resignation, allowing just 64 Democratic committee members to hand-pick a candidate who has not prosecuted a single criminal case in his entire legal career • Ed believes Voters have final say

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federal judge has ruled Cayuga Medical Center violated federal labor law in fighting its worker’s right to unionize, court documents say. The decision results from a May hearing in Ithaca where nurses at CMC alleged the hospital had placed unlawful pressure on the nurses during their unionization efforts. According to the decision, the hospital allegedly issued “an assortment of unlawful threats, directives, and prohibitions on union activities,” also alleging that one employee “received an unlawful disciplinary warning, and another was targeted over the course of several months for her union activity and received an unlawful suspension, disciplinary warning, demotion, and an adverse performance evaluation.” As a result of the judgment, Goldman ordered the hospital pay financial compensation to Marshall for the adverse affects its actions had created and to post a copy of a notice informing employees the hospital had violated national labor law within view of employees. In a statement by the hospital released Monday afternoon, CMC said its lawyers would be appealing the decision in federal court. “Cayuga Medical Center strongly disagrees with the ruling by the National Labor Relations Board,” the statement said. “We have always maintained a supportive workplace for our employees as we partner together to deliver the highest quality care to our patients and the community. We will be appealing the ruling by filing exceptions to the decision by the November 25 deadline.” Several allegations of the initial lawsuit, filed in July 2015, were dismissed, particularly ones alleging that managerial conflicts with employees were not completely based in anti-union sentiment. In an 83-page decision by federal judge David Goldman, it was found that the basis for the hospital’s defense–a three page employee code of conduct–was found to be too broad and vague a document to allege hospital employees were violating the conditions of their contract by conducting union-related activities in the workplace. The judge also ruled that acts committed by the hospital following its learning of labor-organizing activity–including several emails to nursing staff encouraging them to report any harassing union activity to administration–were illegal. This relates to an incident that occurred around July 8, 2015 the decision states, when ICU charge nurse and team leader Ann Marshall sat at a table just inside the hospital cafeteria en-

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fter a recent announcement that parent company Gannett Company, Inc., would be eliminating two percent of its workforce, The Ithaca Journal laid off two employees last week, one a long-time photo journalist and the other an editor for local Gannett newspapers since 1991. “Tuesday was my last day at the Ithaca Journal,” wrote Simon Wheeler, whose pictures have appeared in the paper for more than 20 years, on his Facebook site. Editor Lois Wilson’s position was eliminated the same day. Wheeler had worked for nine years for the Star-Gazette, also owned by parent company Gannett, before coming to the Journal. This most recent reduction in staff comes after a tumultuous year in which the daily newspaper, which was founded in 1815, lost several other key members of its newsroom. Currently, the Ithaca staff is down to two reporters on location, several sales staff, a receptionist and several circulation staff. In summer of 2015 staff reporter Matt Hayes left the paper, and his position was not replaced. That fall, four longtime employees retired under voluntary earlyretirement incentive packages. Reporters Tom Fleischmann, Bruce Estes, and Dave Bohrer and marketing and circulation

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▶ State Assembly Debate Incumbent State Assemblywoman will debate Republican challenger Herb Masser on Saturday, November 5 at Ithaca Town Hall at 10 a.m. ▶ Cornell Women’s Hockey will be raising money for United Way of Tompkins County when they face off against Yale at Lynah Rink Saturday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. $1 from every ticket purchased will be donated to the cause. ▶ Israeli Mayor to make appearance The mayor of Damona, Israel will be visiting Ithaca on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Just Be Cause Center, at 1013 W. State

employee Tony Valetta left the company on October 30, 2015. Estes was with Gannett in various roles for 41 years and served much of that time as a top editor and general manager at the Journal. Fleischmann was a sports writer who joined the Journal in 1983, and and Bohrer was senior editor for the Journal and content editor for the Star-Gazette. Similar early retirements were taken at the Elmira paper. In an effort to fill the gaps left by departing employees, those who remained began filling multiple roles at three local papers owned by Gannett: the Journal, the Star-Gazette, and the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin. Wilson began splitting time editing at both the Elmira and the Ithaca paper. Longtime city reporter David Hill left in spring 2015, but later rejoined CNY Media Group–a regional arm of Gannett consisting of the Star-Gazette, the Journal and the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin–as a regional economic reporter after a brief stint at the Gatehouse Media-owned Utica Observer-Dispatch. He left Gannett again– presumably for good–last winter for nonGannett-related reasons. “The latest round (of layoffs) really hurt,” Hill wrote in an email. “Ithaca (and contin u ed on page 5

N o t e Street. A light lunch will be provided. Email info@iaujc.org to reserve a spot at this free event. ▶ 5K Chili Challenge Is now registering runners for its 2016 event until November 4. The event raises money for medical financial assistance, and takes place at Taughannock Falls Park. Race day registration is available with the opening gun firing off at 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. For more information, visit the race’s website at https://runsignup.com/Race/ Events/NY/Trumansburg/5KChili.

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and they’re fun — they usually have fun stripes,” Steenhuis said. “I even gave my doctor socks.” Steenhuis then began working with the Tompkins County Quilter’s Guild and Quilter’s Corner in Ithaca to expand her project by providing cancer patients with or some, it’s a way to honor a friend bags. lost to cancer. For others, it stems Madeline Young, who owns and manfrom an experience in caregiving. ages the Inn on Columbia in Ithaca, has For many, it’s a way to help those who need been providing baked goods and desserts it most. to CRC’s Friday support group every week Whatever the motivation, a quiet, for more than five years. loose network of volunteers has been supMany of the volunteers have never plying restaurant gift cards, baked goods, met each other, and may not even know scarves, mugs and more to clients of the that the others exist, but each reached out local Cancer Resource Center for years, because of a shared, selfless desire to help sometimes anonymously, and always askothers. ing nothing in return. Elissa Rendzia and Mark Gardner, a Bob Riter is the executive director of couple that moved from Ithaca to Colorado the Ithaca-based Cancer Resource Center and rents out two houses on the Cayuga of the Finger Lake waterfront, Lakes, which reached out to serves over CRC after dis1,000 people covering they each year, had quite a few either in pervacancies in son or over the fall months, the phone, asking if any pawith a wide tients could use range of sera free, peaceful vices. Riter getaway. said the Seven volunteers Bob Ritter, Jyl Dowd, Monica Vakiner, and RacioZepp (Photo:Casey Martin) years ago, Rogworking er, who spoke on the condition that his real behind the scenes allow it to uphold its mission statement that no one should have name not be used, moved to upstate New York and was preparing to trade in his old to face cancer alone. truck for a new one when he realized his “Many of these selfless acts provide truck, still in good condition, could go to a sense of community support and it’s something very tangible and people feel it,” better use if it was given to someone who needed it. Riter said. Roger contacted CRC, and the center Marian Mumford, a social worker mentioned a family that regularly traveled with a counseling practice in Ithaca, took to Cayuga Medical Center for chemotherapottery lessons for many years from her py treatments and often had to jump-start friend, Marjory Martin, a client at CRC their car in the hospital parking lot. who died of ovarian cancer in October The truck donation initiated an ongo2015. Months after her Martin’s death, Mumford began making mugs for patients ing relationship between CRC and Roger, who began regularly donating gift cards to at CRC and found the process both fulfillthe center, allowing two couples to enjoy a ing and therapeutic. As she creates the night out at the Boatyard Grill. mugs, Mumford recalls the lessons of her Every year at Thanksgiving, Roger instructor and friend. makes paid reservations for two couples “I can hear a voice in my head like, at the Taughannock Farms Inn, and Riter ‘slow that wheel down’ or, ‘you’ve got to watch that edge,’ that sort of thing,” Mum- passes the gift along to two CRC patients and their partner or friend. ford said. “It was comforting to have her “When you think of people who have presence with me during this project.” these incredible diseases, and life has really For patients who need to travel to New hit them between the eyes, all of a sudden York City, often for second opinions or specialized treatment, Cornell University’s you’re a patient — you’re somebody who has to be taken care of — and then for one Campus-to-Campus bus service has pronight you’re back to normal and that’s the vided free rides to CRC clients since 2010, gift that you hope you’re providing someallowing them to catch an early morning body,” Roger said. bus to the city and be back home that eve“For one night, we’re not going to treat ning. you like a patient, we’re going to treat you Aafke Steenhuis began knitting socks like one of the best citizens in Ithaca,” he for women about five years ago when she said. “Choose the wine and the sky’s the was diagnosed with cancer. She gives the limit.” socks to patients who go through chemotherapy, a side effect of which is neuropathy, causing sensitivity or numbness in people’s feet. “These socks will keep their feet warm — Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

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ornell Interim President Hunter R. Rawlings III issued a statement last week about the potential unionization of the college’s graduate assistants. In a letter to graduate students and other members of the Cornell Community, he said that he does not support a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative for students for the following reasons: (1) The negative implications for Cornell’s current system of shared governance among students, faculty, and staff. (2) The complications that may arise when individual students are bound by the requirements of a contract designed to serve the interests of a collective, interests that may not meet the needs of individual students and hinder the tailoring of each student’s educational experience. (3) the potential for collective bargaining about terms and conditions of employment to negatively affect graduate students’ academic experience, because labor law does not define the boundaries between academics and employment. A group of students called Cornell Graduate Students United has come together and are in the process of unionizing. CayugaMedical contin u ed from page 3

trance and set out union materials to solicit and distribute to employees. According to the decision, Marshall had been active and open in her support for the union prior to this, but this was the first time she had attempted to “table” in the cafeteria when she was approached by hospital administration telling her she could not be tabling in the cafeteria. “Because of the potential for chilling lawful union activity, the Board finds it unlawful for an employer to invite employees to inform it of protected, albeit unwanted, authorization card solicitation by other employees,” the decision states. “When an invitation to report unwelcome union solicitation is phrased over broadly, it will be found unlawful on this rationale.” The judge sided with several other allegations made by nursing staff, including violating their right to discuss their wages, unlawful interrogations by administration, prohibiting the distribution of union literature, threatening employees over Facebook with the threat of job loss, and the unlawful suspension and demotion of hospital employees consistent with heightened union activities, among other allegations. —Nick

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he last few decades have seen a lot of change in the City of Ithaca, but one fixture for that duration has been the Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS). The organization which restores, maintains, and builds affordable homes throughout the region celebrated its 40th birthday last month. “Today every one of these neighborhoods is a place with a really robust sense,” said Paul Mazzarella, 26-year Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. “People really want to live there. There’s a lot of competition for the housing. There’s no such thing really as an abandoned house here.” The goals and aims of INHS have not been without major changes in 40 years. “Our focus here has really shifted from the revitalization of houses, to housing affordability,” said Mazzarella. INHS now devotes more of its time and energy to building and developing

The roots of what would become INHS began with a federal program of the Department of Housing and Urban Renewal to rehabilitate urban homes. This was largely a response to middle class families fleeing to the suburbs, leaving behind vacant or otherwise dilapidated properties. In 1974 congress passed the Housing and Community Development Act that created community development grants which provided the basis for funding and creation of INHS in 1976. INHS began with one full time employee compared to their present 30-person staff. The organization began with a budget of only $50,000, but now operates on a $3.1-million-dollar budget and holds over $25 million in assets. “To me the biggest impact is when we succeed in helping somebody get housing that is affordable,” Mazzarella said. “It can really change their lives.”

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Elmira, and really the whole BIE operation) lost some of its most capable people and those with the most institutional memory in Ithaca and Elmira. That memory is critical in local journalism. It puts things in context and perspective. Simon and Lois can see news in things that newer people might not think are newsworthy, and likewise know that some things that strike newcomers as news aren’t really anything special. They know the characters and background.” When Hill started at the Ithaca Journal, he wrote, the staff consisted of six reporters, a business editor, a part-time reporter specializing in features and some news on the rural towns, a sports staff consisted of four people (With its own editor). Rounding out the staff was a copy desk of two copy editors, an assistant city editor, a business editor, a managing editor, an opinion-page editor, a photo editor and two full-time photographers, as well as an entertainment and features editor, who also did a few stories on those topics now and then for the news pages. There was also a full-time newsroom secretary, Hill said, and at one time a parttime librarian. But like most newsrooms across the

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new property to try and plug the major housing deficit in Tompkins County. Mazzarella cites the availability of affordable housing as a critical factor for building the area’s economy. In addition to adapting to the shifting housing market in Tompkins, Mazzarella says building in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner is one of the new key goals of INHS. country, numbers declined over the years and in recent months, reporters left and weren’t replaced. In early 2009, the IJ and Star-Gazette were informed they would no longer have their own copy desks or city editors. In July 2016, investigative reporter of four years Andrew Casler left the company and was not replaced. In October, City Hall reporter Nick Reynolds left the company to step in as the manager editor of the Ithaca Times. His reporter position– which was changed to a hybrid of city government and sports coverage–was filled by Matt Weinstein, a reporter from the Press & Sun-Bulletin. Currently Neill Borowski is serving as executive editor of all three papers. All these changes to the longstanding Ithaca daily came after Gannett announced in June 2015 that company would be undergoing a “new Gannett” rebranding. The move was preceded by Gannett’s decision earlier that year to separate its print and broadcast assets into two different companies, with the print side going by the name USA TODAY Network. In the last 12 months, the Gannett Co, Inc., share price has dropped from $15.82 to $7.77, a drop of 51 percent. In the email, Hill wrote that Gannett appears to not evaluate each newsroom on an individual basis. Across CNY Media Group, at least, layoffs have avoided many new, younger

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hires. “The industry, as you know, pays poorly, but the IJ is hurt nowadays by the high cost of housing,” Hill wrote. “I told Tom Claybaugh (the former publisher of CNY Media Group) it should account for that, but he was told that’s a non-starter with Gannett. They pay purely on market size. I think it’s worth pointing out that Gannett pays young journalists a rate that’s barely above the AFCU living-wage recommendation for Ithaca… To be fair, my impression is Gannett is better than most other big chains in terms of paying people who stick with it for a long time– though the bar is really, really low.” Community response to the layoffs were broad. Readers and coworkers alike expressed dismay at the news of the layoffs on Wheeler’s Facebook page. “I’ve admired Simon for all these years — what a loss,” said one. “I’m just dumbfounded about this,” commented another. “I’ve been really speechless this week in the empty office,” said Journal Rapid Response Reporter Kelsey O’Connor. “But I really just want to say thank you for being such an inspiring mentor over the past two years. I have learned so much about photography, journalism and the community working with you… I hope you find someplace new that appreciates your talent and dedication to the community.” — Jaime

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Ups&Downs ▶ Wizarding Weekend, we’ll admit: we have a few curmedgeonly members of staff with little interest in wizards, witches, dragons or talking hats. But aafter this weekend, we’re starting to question our lack of believe in magic. Wizarding Weekend brought a smile to every face that gazed upon the Commons this weekend and, even if you had some place to be or were just walking to the library to return your overdue copy of The Golden Compass, you couldn’t help but be struck with an overwhelming sense of community pride and the magic so many hardworking people have managed to create downtown two years running. Well done. If you care to respond to something in this column, or publish your own grievances or plaudits, e-mail editor@ithacatimes.com, with a subject head “Ups & Downs.”

Heard&Seen ▶ Cornell University’s Punkfest kicked off on Tuesday, bringing some rebellion to the hallowed hills of this otherwise reverent institution. The five day festival celebrates the cultural impacts created by the genre and features such luminaries as Ian Mackaye of Minor Threat and members of activist group, Pussy Riot. It’s a somewhat appropriate scene for the festival: Bad Religion’s Greg Graffin has lectured at the school for years. ▶ Top Stories on the Ithaca Times website for the week of October 26-November 1 include: 1) Ithaca airport prepares for more traffic 2) A history of Halloween 3) Wizarding World Opens to Muggles 4) Jail Takes Steps To Improve Mental Health Care 5) Federal court rules in favor of CMC nurses For these stories and more, visit our website at www.ithaca.com.

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To reduce your property taxes, would you like to see the rich pay more in income taxes? Please respond at ithaca.com. L ast Week ’s Q uestion : Will you accept the results of the 2016 P residential E lection , no matter what?

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magine a presidential election where a single pair of candidates ran blissfully unopposed for the two highest offices in the land. Imagine an electorate at ease with its lack of a choice; happily free of the rancor and bitterness that too often characterizes hard-fought campaigns between rival candidates. This actually happened once, or nearly so. In the election of 1820, the Democratic-Republican ticket of President James Monroe and Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins (after whom Ithaca’s home county is named) ran essentially unopposed for reelection. The old Federalist Party had more or less collapsed, losing its national viability and failing to field a presidential candidate. Of the 232 electoral votes available, President Monroe won 231, and would have won all of them if not for a single “faithless” elector, who broke ranks to cast a solitary vote for Monroe’s Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams, the true author of the “Monroe Doctrine.” Vice President Tompkins fared slightly less well, garnering only 218 electoral votes. No fewer than fourteen of the electors proved “faithless” when it came to the vice presidency, dividing their 14 votes among four Federalist candidates. No matter: in both the popular and electoral vote Monroe and Tompkins won overwhelming landslide victories, with barely a whisper heard from the inadvertent opposition. When Monroe completed his second term in March 1825, it marked the first

and (so far) last time in American history that we’ve had three two-term presidents in a row (Jefferson, Madison, Monroe). But that’s about to change. When Barack Obama and Joe Biden leave office on January 20, 2017, for only the second time we will have had three two-term presidents in a row and, for only the first time, three two-term vice presidents in a row. This gives one pause, as it not only suggests that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to dislodge a sitting president in his or her bid for reelection, but, as a corollary, that it’s becoming increasingly difficult for a one-term president to achieve true presidential greatness. Most presidential historians agree we’ve had only one great one-term president–James K. Polk (184549)–but in Polk’s case the term “great” extends only to matters of self-discipline and the magnitude and enduring impact of his achievements. Suffice it to say he was not a nice man. Then again, serving two terms is no guarantee of greatness either, or of anything else for that matter, as George W. Bush’s dismaying example makes all too clear, though his presidency was certainly highly consequential, its impact inordinately long lasting. If Hillary Clinton is elected president on November 8, it will be only the third time in American history that a Democratic candidate for president was elected to directly succeed a sitting Democratic contin u ed on page 4

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By St e ph e n P. Bu r k e utumn is a time of creeping coldness, dark, and dormancy, replete with what you might call signs of death. But we - bold species - address such distress, even embrace it, in our wary but hopeful living, with a holiday mocking death and decay, displacing mortal fear with cunning fun. Halloween is a perennially popular holiday in Ithaca, maybe because it is not partisan, religious, nor official, but tied to the natural world, with supernatural overtones, which are abiding interests here. It is also perhaps our last chance, here in central New York, for communal activity outside–before shuddering cold shutters things–until April or so. The holiday merriment started early this year (as last year) with a new (sophomore year) pre-Halloween adjunct, “Wizarding Weekend,” a celebration of Harry Potter — specifically, and things magical, mystical, and macabre — generally. The event started last year as practically a pop-up gig, conceived by entrepreneurs in the new Press Bay Alley, off W. Green Street, just west of S. Cayuga St., which describes itself as “a micro-retailing environment.” They wanted to do something creative, public, and fun. They succeeded. Even in genesis, the pop-up became an explosion. The event blew up online, on myriad sites, attracting hundreds of local visitors, plus hundreds of people from around the state and region. This year, the event extended to four days. The main event, on Saturday, went from Press Bay Alley, down S. Cayuga St. (closed to cars for the afternoon), through the length and breadth of the Commons. The event showed, and saw, many manifestations of magic, maybe most notably Saturday’s weather, sunny and in the sixties. I ate ice cream outside. Sorcery was clearly afoot. And so were crowds. The turnout approached that of Ithaca Festival, an event with much more history, budget, and sponsorship. It wasn’t just the good weather. Many participants were from out of town, and many from near and far were elaborately costumed. They all were clearly coming rain or shine. The magic is more in the people, but also the place. It’s not just the spirit of our town, but also its structure, that make events like this possible. With the Commons, downtown becomes a vast gathering place. Somecontin u ed on page 7

yourletters As a former corrections officer, I’m voting Ed Kopko for District Attorney. He has valuable experience as Assistant D.A. and Special Prosecutor. My disability resulted from jailing nonviolent offenders suffering from emotional tragedy and mental illness. Ed Kopko, a former police officer, knows those addicted who do not commit violent crimes need treatment, not jail. Ed feels this is a moral responsibility. Lives of CO’s are at risk due to lack of adequate medical care in jails. Lawsuits result as ill people die and Ed’s policies will save lives. As a cop, Ed acknowledges a national history of violence towards LGBTQ people and will provide equal protection under the law for everyone and will create a safe space for LGBTQ officers. Ed will enforce the law equally and his solutions are essential in restoring public trust. As DA, Kopko will protect residents who are marginalized. On Nov. 8 elect Kopko, integrity

in securing equal justice for all. –JoAnne Cipola-Dennis Without reservation I’m for Matt Van Houten for District Attorney. Democrats endorsed Matt over two other candidates for many reasons: his 20 years of experience in every level of our local courts, his involvement in community organizations, and his integrity. A gracious winner of the Democrats’ endorsement, Matt would never make wild accusations he couldn’t support with facts. Is there anything more important for a District Attorney? Matt is humble and soft-spoken, but tough when it comes to protecting the public while pursuing equal justice for all. He’s the kind of principled person I’m looking for. Vote for Matt Van Houten on November 8. –Martha Robertson contin u ed on page 7

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times, a veritable theater. This past weekend, certainly, people showed up in performance for each other. It was a big show, no tickets needed, no doors or walls, outside, among streets, but without cars. People strolled and children scampered, safe and easy. As common as it is, there is no worse, more tragic absurdity than death in a car crash. Blessedly, this can never happen in the heart of our downtown, on the Commons. I was glad to think about this as I walked among this gathering of carefree people and families. Death is natural, of course, but let’s try to keep it that way. The safety and comfort of this gathering was a cheery thing to consider in this season of darkening days, at this event of fabricated mayhem. J.K. Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter, has said that no matter how anyone popularizes or sanitizes her work, its main theme is death. So: this is autumn. Death beckons, but rather than run, we recognize it with a holiday. In Ithaca, we recognize it with a festival: on safe streets, in costumes, in multitudes. This must confound Death a little, which is not a bad idea. Death can stand a little confounding. We’re confounded, too. We see leaves falling and it sure looks fatal, but we know it’s not an ending, just respite. The leaves will be back. Does death always win? We don’t know. But we do know it’s not winning or losing, so much, that counts. Instead, as they say, it’s how you play the game. Letters Contin u ed From Page 6

I am voting for Ed Kopko for District Attorney because he is the most qualified candidate. He has a considerable amount of relevant experience. Also, I feel that he will improve the Tompkins County District Attorney’s office. For example, a conviction integrity unit, one of Mr. Kopko’s proposals, will help make sure that fewer citizens will be wrongly convicted. There is no better candidate for District Attorney. I wrote to many members of the Tompkins County Democratic Committee in September and urged them to nominate Ed. Quite frankly, their choice baffled me. Fortunately, we can still put this right. Please join me in voting for Ed Kopko for District Attorney on Nov. 8. –John R. Callister, Ithaca The 23rd Congressional District candidates agree that providing more available jobs is a most important issue and growing the economy would help. John Plumb’s opponent, seven year incumbent Tom Reed’s inadequate Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act in 2014 was originally an Obama administration effort to establish five manufacturing hubs, expanding to 45 more, and creating a public-private network for manufacturing innovation with a billion dollars. What passed Congress provided $300 million, less than a third of what was requested, to be disbursed over 10 years. That was two years ago. The money is now to come out of monies set aside for Federal Energy Efficiency and Renewable Program with a budget of $1.9 billion that year to promote energy-saving efforts for homes, buildings, and manufacturing. John Plumb would quickly make way to expand those rapidly growing industries engaged in the use and production of renewable energy. Other industries also, preferably local, that don’t degrade the environment, threaten air and water contamination and harm existing jobs in agriculture and food production. Increased infrastructure investment in roads, bridges, transportation and faster internet are also vital. There is a role for government to adequately encourage new local enterprise when the need arises. –Dolores Saltzman, Ithaca Donald Trump made what many consider a veiled appeal to the “Second Amendment people” to assassinate President Clinton should her Supreme Court nominees rule in favor of gun control. He threatened to jail Clinton without trial during their second debate. He undermined the legitimacy of a Clinton presidency and sowed the seeds of chaos and possible civil war by repeatedly claiming without evidence that the election would be rigged. He has threatened to weaken NATO and is clearly favored by Putin to win the election. And despite all this, Congressman Tom Reed has not rescinded his endorsement of Trump. Captain John Plumb, on the other hand, has served his country well. His plan for fighting ISIS and Islamic extremism is exceptional. Malcolm Nance wrote the book “Defeating ISIS: Who They Are, How They Fight, What They Believe”. This is what Nance said about Plumb’s plan: “It’s a very sound strategy. We are doing quite a bit of it but overall, it’s excellent. I also see he was on the NSC. [National Security Council] That may explain why he has a fight smarter, not harder strategy.” –Robin Messing, Ithaca

president. The first time was in 1836; Martin Van Buren, having already served as Andrew Jackson’s secretary of state, ambassador to England, and second-term vice president, was Jackson’s handpicked successor, and won the presidency with relative ease. Four years later, in 1840, President Van Buren was defeated in his bid for reelection, and failed to regain the White House in two subsequent attempts. The second time was in 1856, when James Buchanan was elected to succeed President Franklin Pierce after the Democrats refused to nominate Pierce for a second term. Buchanan, facing the growing prospect of civil war, realized soon after taking office that he had no interest in running for reelection. Historians regularly rank both men among the worst presidents in our history. If Hillary wins, she will not only be the first Democrat since Buchanan directly elected to succeed a fellow Democrat, she will also be the first former secretary of state since Buchanan (who served President Polk with distinction in that office), and only the seventh former secretary of state overall to be elected president. The Republicans, by contrast, have already managed to elect direct successors to sitting Republican presidents five times– Ulysses Grant’s successor Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876, Hayes’s successor James A. Garfield in 1880, Teddy Roosevelt’s successor William Howard Taft in 1908, Calvin Coolidge’s successor Herbert Hoover in 1928, and Ronald Reagan’s successor George H. W. Bush in 1988. Not a stellar cast of successors, one must admit, for either party. Perhaps Hillary will break the mold. I believe, given the chance, she can and will, in a good way. Considering the likelihood that, should the most recent male nominee of a major political party win the election instead, come 2020 there might not be a presidency, let alone a United States of America, if we’re spared that fate we should seriously consider disqualifying men of any color from serving as president or vice president for at least 24 years, starting with the election of 2020. Consider this: a generation of women to lead the way back to sanity and sense. Ron Drummond is a writer, editor and independent scholar living in Ithaca.

The editorial upbraids the protesters at last Wednesday’s rally for being too “loud” and “simplistic” in their demand that contingent faculty at IC deserve job security, fair wages, and respect. While conceding that the IC administration is wrong “on the human level” in treating 43% of its own faculty as cheap, disposable labor, the editorial suggests that doing so is “fiscally sound.” This assertion is not only callous, it betrays a complete misunderstanding of the problem. To saw off the branch on which you sit because it is the most affordable option in the short term does not represent “fiscally sound” thinking. It is precisely because contingent faculty are treated as intellectual sweatshop labor that American higher education is in the process of destroying itself. As new university graduates join the swelling ranks of applicants for an ever shrinking set of available tenure track positions, the majority discover that their newly minted doctorates can offer them only dead-end careers as contingent professors, without benefits or job security. They discover that their poverty wages will not allow them to pay off their own student loans, trapping them in a downward spiral of debt and poverty. Given this reality, fewer and fewer people will want to become professors. At some point the academic bubble will burst, and most American universities will have completed their decades-long devolution into squalid degree mills run along corporate lines. By failing to provide a sustainable income and job security to its contingent faculty, institutions like Ithaca College are undermining not only the quality of higher education in this country, but their own long term future as well. – Tom Schneller I teach at IC for this pay and I can tell you it varies widely. We are not paid by the hour, we are salary employees, generally earn $1400 per credit, or $4200 for your typical 3 credit course. This is above the national average, far better than TC3, far below Cornell. Some classes have 90 students, some have 10. Sometimes it works out to $10/hr sometimes $20, occasionally more, or less, I’m sure, because I have heard alot about it lately. What is clear is that many of our colleagues have trouble piecing together what someone making $14.34 full-time would earn, because we 230 part-time faculty are limited to half-time employment (no benefits) and are looking for further part-time work in a college town. – Beanfield

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arbara Lifton’s more than dozen years in New York politics has created something of a name brand for Tompkins County’s progressive politics. In fact, it’s been her ability to win Tompkins County so consistently that has powered the progressively-minded incumbent to Albany in the past several elections she’d run opposed in. In 2014, she won 68 percent of t he vote i n Tompkins C ou nt y. I n 2010, she won 63 percent of t he count y, defeating Republican Thomas Reynolds. W here she h a sn’t won as resoundingly, howBarbara Lifton ever, is in the one quadrant of right-leaning Cortland County, which makes up the rest of the 125th Assembly District. I n 2 010 , Lifton eked by Reynolds by just 45 votes to win that pocket of the district. And in 2014, she defeated present challenger, Republican Herb Masser, who gained 45 percent of the vote, by 245 votes. Despite Herb Masser t he lo s s i n 2014, Masser thinks this is the year he could win over not just that pocket of the district, but all of Tompkins County as well. His reasoning? A latent frustration with overregulation,

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Democratic challenger John Plumb is a commander in the US Naval Reserve and a former advisor to former Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and resides in Jamestown.

The Republican incumbent, Tom Reed serves on Congress’ Ways and Means Committee. He was one of presidential candidate Donald J. Trump’s earliest endorsers, announcing his support in May 2016. He resides in Corning.

on job creation A nd Tr ade Vowed to fight against “bad trade deals” as a

Believes in removing Obama-imposed taxes

strategy to retain manufacturing jobs, improve

and regulation on business, and though publicly

college affordability through improved lending and

opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership, has never

increase access for veterans. Like Reed, wants to

voted against a trade deal. Sees opportunity in

focus on local infrastructure improvements..

renewable energy sector for job creation.

on energy A staunch supporter of nuclear energy as the

While Reed has received accolades for his

energy source of the future. Wants to reduce

promotion of the solar industry, has voted in favor

natural gas use and gradually shift to a more diverse

of barring greenhouse gas regulation and climate

portfolio of renewable energy sources.

taxes. Supports domestic oil drilling over foreign.

on nationa l secu rit y Once advised secretary of the interior on national

Voted to expand the reach of the Patriot Act in

security issues. Released a five point plan to combat

2011. Urged the president to increase pace of inflow

ISIS, including cutting off their funding and

of Syrian refugees earlier this year, but voted for

confronting their online presence.

increased background checks in 2015.

On ca mpa ign fina nce A common part of his stump speech has been based on eliminating “dark money from politics.” Called for an end to Citizen’s United and more transparency in campaign finance.

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s far as election year drama goes, it’s been difficult to surpass the saga that has played out in this year’s race for Tompkins County District Attorney. As far as tradition has dictated, this year should have resulted in the uncontested campaign of lawyer Matthew Van Houten, a soft-spoken alum of both Dryden High School and the United States Military Academy who was nominated by the Democratic Party following t he sudden resignation of incumb e nt Gwe n Wilkinson du r i n g t he summer. Instead, t h i s y e a r ’s r a c e i s between two people–Van Houten, the party’s choice for d ist r ic t attorney– M a t t h e w Va n H o u t e n and Edward Kopko, a former police officer and Pennsylvania assistant D.A. who sued the party after failing to secure its nomination on allegations the process was a behind-thescenes deal to take the public’s right to a vote. Kopko is now running on the independence ticket. “I don’t need to be running,” Kopko said. “I have t he resources and experience to do pretty much what I want to do. I don’t need a nyt hing. But Ed Kopko I don’t l i ke

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Top 5 Donor Grou ps*

Cornell University $85,049 Machinists/Aerospace Union $15,000 United Steelworkers $15,000 League of Conservation Voters $12,926 New Democrat Coalition $11,000

Corning Inc. $58,200 Blackstone Group $23,200 Constellation Brands $20,800 Ernst & Young $19,250 International Speedway $15,400

Top 5 Metropol ita n A reas

Ithaca, NY

$192,308 $137,419

New York, NY $46,986 Washington, DC $31,953

New York, NY $99,140 Washington, DC $63,937 Rochester, NY $52,500 Corning, NY $30,795

Alexandria, VA $13,400

Alexandria, VA $21,994

West Somerset, MA

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Total Raised $1,334,302 on Hand $197,130 From Small Donors $207,928 From Large Dononers $861,929 From PACs $247,755

Total Raised $2,073,387 on Hand $913,464 From Small Donors $95,417 From Large Donors $1,047,630 From PACs $1,744,193

Data Compiled from Opensecrets.org, FEC Public Records, and September 30th, 2016 report

overtaxation and other restrictive mandates imposed by the state. “Taxes are killing us,” Masser said. “I confronted her in our debate (two years ago) that ‘the makers are leaving and the takers are coming.’ Tens of thousands of businesses are leaving this state because they can’t make enough money: the government keeps taking it away from them. You have people trying to make a living and half their pay is going toward taxes.” Masser and Lifton are polar opposites. Lifton has been an outspoken pro-choice advocate, often using the talking point of a youth impregnated by her stepfather as an instance where late-term abortions greater than 24 weeks are appropriate. Masser, pro-life through and through, is against abortion in all forms, even for victims of sexual assault. “Reproductive rights? What does that mean?” Masser said. “What about the baby’s rights? That’s a separate human being. What if my father’s in a nursing home. He’s inconvenient to me. Does that give me the right to put him away? It doesn’t make any sense to me. Show one abortion on television, show the whole thing. Especially a late-term one. Show that baby coming out full intact and kill it. That would stop abortion.” While Lifton is a staunch opponent of reliance on fossil fuels and the expansion of natural gas infrastructure to fight climate change, Masser doubts it exists, saying you can get computer models to say “anything you want to.” And on the SAFE Act, which Lifton was and continues to advocate for, Masser is a strong opponent, even marking the entrance to his home with a campaign sign emblazoned with a handgun, the slogan: “This house protected by Smith & Wesson. Then we call 911.” “Say a burglar is coming into my window with full armament–he’s got fifty rounds–because criminals, by definition, don’t follow the law,” Masser said. “I’m only allowed six? That ain’t gonna work. That’s why I have these signs in my yard: ‘This house is protected by Smith and Wesson. Then we call 911.’ They’re not going to burglarize me; they’re going to burglarize someone else, because I’m armed.” Masser is needed in Albany, he said, because Lifton does “whatever the downstate Democrats” tell her to do. He said his willingness to work across the aisle as a member of the Enfield Town Board–and the ensuing primary he said was staged by the local party to get him off the board– proved he will work for the people’s best interests. “I’m not here to represent the Republican Party. I’m here to represent the people of the town. And if Democrats come up with a good idea, I’ll support it.” When asked if he’d seen any good ideas come from Democrats in the assembly, he said he couldn’t think of any, instead naming two areas he’d be willing to work with Democrats to resolve: Common Core

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earing what he said was unlikely but possible violence at polling places stemming from Donald Trump’s statements about voter fraud and a “rigged” election, Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick has asked the Ithaca Police Department to periodically check in on local polling places on Election Day. Myrick said this is the first time he has specifically asked IPD to make sure city residents are safe as they cast their ballots on Nov. 8. Myrick said the Republican nominee’s refusal to say whether or not he will accept a loss and his calls for supporters to monitor polling places led him to make the request. “With Trump out there, encouraging people to go to polling stations and intimidate voters, that concerns us enough that we asked for a list of all polling places from the Board of Elections and IPD is going to do periodic checks to make sure anyone’s safe,” Myrick told the Ithaca Times. “This is new for this year,” he added. Myrick said artificially influencing an election on a large scale is simply not possible. “My thoughts are pretty simple: there is no way to rig a federal election — you just can’t do it, it can’t be done,” he said, adding that “any adults around Donald Trump”

this, I don’t like what’s going on. So I scream about it as long and as often as I can.” The two candidates pose a striking contrast to each other. Kopko, a flashy dressing former New York State Supreme Court clerk who speaks in a distinctive baritone and touts his years of experience working behind-the scenes on investigations in the ‘80s versus Van Houten, a modest and soft-spoken family court lawyer whose line comes informed by a perspective of two decades in working in the local courts and a compassion based in his family court experience with a harder edge coming from serving as a defense lawyer on criminal cases, most notably including a loss defending Benjamin Cayea in a highlypublicized murder trial in 2015 as well as in robbery burglary and assault cases. As that applies to district attorney, one thing separates the two candidates, Kopko said: experience, not theory, in supplying the burden of proof as a prosecutor. “In order to be the district attorney, you have to be able think like the district attorney,” Kopko said. “You need to have experience with law enforcement to be able to supervise and conduct complex investigations. You have to be able to supervise and conduct grand jury proceedings. You have to be able to put an entire case together from a prosecution perspective so that are both fair to the people and to the defendant.” While he didn’t touch on his lack of New York State prosecutorial experience, he named his previous experience–as a cop, as an assistant district attorney, as a clerk in the United States Attorney’s Office in Syracuse–as his source of perspective, detailing how his career’s work had informed him how to put together complex cases and investigations on cases from arson/murders to organized crime. “When you actually analyze what it is necessary for the district attorney to do, he (Van Houten) has done none of that—he has never prosecuted a case or conducted a grand investigation with law enforcement,” Kopko said “He doesn’t know enough about being the district attorney to not know he couldn’t be the district attorney.” In a recent debate between the two candidates Van Houten admitted that, in fact, he had no prosecutorial experience. What he did have, he said, was not only the ins and outs of the proceedings but an identification–from the defense’s side–of inefficiencies in the D.A.’s office as it exists right now: a lack of interaction between the D.A. and the community, an inconsistency in its dealings with defense attorneys and the potential of more cohesive interactions with the police. What both candidates have discussed at length is the concept of individualized justice–of shying away from arbitrary criteria when pressing charges–as well as implicit bias and how to crack down on existing prejudices in law enforcement. Where Kopko recommends training, Van Houten Contin u ed On page 11

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s the presidential election looms, a seemingly forgotten voting bloc has already casted their ballots by mail from the Tompkins County Jail. Like the majority of states, New York automatically restores felons’ voting rights once they have served their prison sentence and completed parole. New Yorkers who are convicted of only a misdemeanor or have been charged with a felony but not convicted, like many of those at the Tompkins County Jail, are allowed to register and vote with no hitches. Opportunities, Alternatives and Resources of Tompkins County (OAR), a non-profit inmate advocacy group, mailed information to inmates in September about how to register to vote and request absentee ballots. This is the first year that OAR has mailed the election packets, staff members said, and after receiving an underwhelming response — only a few inmates requested registration or absentee ballot forms — they plan to promote the initiative earlier and more heavily in the coming years. Voting “is something that if [inmates] can do it, we want them to know that they can and that we will help them,” said Anita Peebles, who has been a client service worker at OAR for two and a half years. “Their voices are important and four years from now, or even in two years, it’s definitely something that we’re going to continue.”

Emily Cornell, who said she is serving a year in jail for a misdemeanor assault charge, was already registered before she began her jail sentence and requested an absentee ballot from OAR. She said she plans to vote for the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. “I think people should vote for Hillary because one, she’s not racist, two, she can change a lot of things,” Cornell said from the jail in a phone interview. “We need a female president and I believe in women’s rights. I want to ... see a strong woman, she’s been through it all. She makes herself look very powerful.” “I would never vote for Trump — he lies about everything,” she added, referring to Republican nominee Donald Trump. Peebles said she wished more people had registered and requested absentee ballots, but said that inmates often have more pressing concerns than who is president, like “their day-to-day need to survive.” “Many are focused on either upcoming court dates or survival or they’re kicking addiction,” Peebles said. “What Hillary and the other one are doing, it’s just not as important to them as ‘when can I get released? Where am i going to live?’” Cornell, who is working toward her GED certificate and wants to study cosmetology at Tompkins Cortland Community College, said that while she was voting Democrat at the top of the ticket, she had yet to make up her mind on the down-ballot races. The only campaign advertisement she had received in the mail at the jail was from Republican Wendy Long, who is running against the incumbent, Sen. Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, for his Senate seat. “She wanted my vote and she was the only person who sent me a letter so far asking me to vote for her,” Cornell said. —Nicholas

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should tell him as much. Myrick, who endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton more than a year ago, said Trump’s rhetoric was “really, really scary” and compared it to “when a sore loser blames the rules before the game’s even over.” “Someone who believes the election was stolen does not believe that they’re under any democratic authority to recognize the duly elected president,” Myrick said, adding that this belief can result in “domestic terrorism” and people forming “armed insurrections against their government.” Elizabeth Cree, a commissioner of the Tompkins County Board of Elections, said she was aware of the claims that elections were being rigged, but declined to speak directly about the candidates running. “I know ours isn’t rigged, and the reason why is because ... we are not hooked up to the internet for any of our voting machines,” Cree said. Both Cree and Myrick both mentioned that the New York Board of Elections is a bipartisan agency. Cree said that, on Election Day, a bipartisan team will manually check a machine’s tabulation of votes against the physical ballot, and a blind audit of the machines is later performed to ensure accuracy. “We’ve had the machines for 10 years and we’ve never had an audit that hasn’t come out right on the dot,” Cree said. Cree said candidates are allowed to have poll-watchers “as long as they don’t disrupt the voting process.” These poll-watchers must sign up through party officials or the campaign itself and are required to sit or stand in a specified area. “They can challenge a voter” by telling an inspector at the polling booth that they believe a voter should not be allowed to vote, Cree said, “but they can’t really talk any other time.” • —Nicholas

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I am writing in support of Barbara Lifton for NY State Assembly. I have worked with Barbara in my roles both as a constituent and as a local elected representative. Barbara is always focused on the needs of her constituents. A particular example of this has been her ongoing help in addressing the issue of public transportation for the rural areas of our county. We are lucky to have Barbara Lifton as our representative. –Dan Klein, County Legislator At a recent debate, Tom O’Mara, Ithaca’s current NY state senator declared, “I am no crusader on social issues, one way or the other.” Senator O’Mara misspoke. He is very much a crusader for conservative social issues, voting against marriage equality and opposing a woman’s right to chart her own health care decision. O’Mara’s opposition to the proposed Child Victims Act, however, must trouble and offend every voter, whether conservative, moderate or liberal. I share Senator O’Mara’ Catholic faith, but not his assumption that any church, school or other powerful institution should be above the law. His decision to financially shield enablers of abusers rather than to stand up for their victims is baffling, inexcusable and cruel. Leslie Danks Burke has earned the right to be our new state senator from the 58th district. –Ann Sullivan, Ithaca Fervent supporter of fair financing of public education. Environmental advocate (lead-free water; anti fracking). She assists constituents with issues including financial and legal rights, housing. Barbara Lifton must continue as our assemblywoman. This election is not about political parties… it is about a committed public servant. Vote Nov. 8. –Susan Mittler Tom O’Mara is, at his best, a very mediocre state senator and, at his worst, a very bad chair of the NY State Senate Environmental Committee. O’Mara rejects the accepted science that climate change is manmade. He consistently places the interest of his big corporate campaign contributors over the wellbeing of the residents of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes, killing a bill that would have banned microbeads in our waters and arguing for an end to the fracking ban. O’Mara even rejected legislation that would have banned big energy from dumping Pennsylvania fracking wastes in Southern Tier and Finger Lakes. Join me in voting for Leslie Danks Burke on Nov. 8. –Nick Salvatore, Ithaca Unlike Trump-supporter Tom Reed, candidate John Plumb agrees with me on issues involving women’s health, universal Pre-K, and the value of promoting renewable energy right here in our region. On Nov. 8, I urge everyone to vote for scientist and Captain John Plumb. –Ann S. Rider, Enfield

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reform and legalizing medicinal marijuana, a stance he’d developed as a drug dependency counselor and seeing the benefits over prescription drugs and opiates marijuana had for pain control. Many of Masser’s stances on policy are

ing. It’s the same thing here. More middleclass people will have money to spend and, guess what? They aren’t going to France with it; they’re spending it right here.” Masser disagrees. “It’s this mentality of people who have never had a job. Barbara Lifton has never had a job. She went to high school, she went to college, she went to grad school, she

“A minimum wage sounds good, but it doesn’t work. If anyone working for minimum wage has a family, they made a big mistake in their development. Herb Masser

informed by life experience. His stances on incarceration and rehabilitation come from his experience treating addicts as they were discharged from jail and prison, saying there’s a difference between people he treats–who need help and supervision during and immediately after rehab or incarceration–and people like his brother, a “career criminal” Masser said, who are beyond rehabilitation. Those who are released need job training and proper mental health care, Masser said, to get them ready to succeed in the world. For small business, he wants the government to stop its involvement in telling people how to run their businesses. He calls the minimum wage ‘feelgood legislation,’ naming how businesses like his brother-in-law’s business Johnny’s Wholesale–located beside his property in Enfield–pay their employees what they could afford to pay. “A minimum wage sounds good, but it doesn’t work,” Masser said. “If anyone working for minimum wage has a family, they made a big mistake in their development. I’m all for training to make people a better carpenter or a better electrician. Minimum wage was designed for young people–entry level, to get some training. If you’re married and have two kids and are working for minimum wage, you have screwed up. You should be training for a trade or in college. And not free college, there’s no such thing. Someone’s going to pay for it, and it’ll happen by raising taxes.” This is one area Masser, a self-professed Reagan Reupublican, contends Lifton on. Lifton supported the state’s recent minimum wage increase and co-sponsored the bill, and says that working family’s wages have stagnated, never adopting to changes in modern American society, that today there is not enough money available for people working full-time to rise above a life of poverty. “In my view, that’s wrong,” Lifton said. “That shouldn’t be happening in this wealthy state and this wealthy country. So for me, it wasn’t a hard decision to support the minimum wage increase. I listened to the concerns, especially from small business, and am sympathetic to that, but as history has shown there’s very little repercussion to it. They look for efficiency somewhere else—they raise their prices a little bit—we even out and there’s more money being put into the economy. Henry Ford understood you pay your workers well, and they can afford the product you’re produc-

taught for a few years and then she got into politics. She’s certainly never run a business. And now she’s telling us how to run ours? She’s never been out here, she’s been in her bubble in Albany.” Lifton said, after passing the bill, she got “maybe two emails” from business owners complaining about the burden created by the minimum wage. Beyond this, she wants to create a pool for paid family leave–totaling about $1.50 per paycheck, she said–and increase access to single-payer healthcare while raising public funding for things like public campaign finance. On election day, she said she believes the democratic platform will retain its support. “We’ve led every progressive battle in New York State for the last 25 years,” Lifton said. “It’s a very long list–the battle for the clean air act in New York State, paid family leave–we passed it five, six, seven years before it passed, we helped keep the discussion out there–we’re there for labor rights, the environment. We’ve been about letting the governor know where our body stands, putting pressure on the senate, and I think that helps tremendously to move these decisions where we want them.” —Nick

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lack of alternatives to house these people after committing a crime but said, above all, he needed to sentence criminals in a way that makes the most fiscal sense while still keeping the community safe, advocating for a low-cost dormitory, perhaps, to offset the cost prisoners of that criteria have on the criminal justice system. Van Houten, meanwhile, has been meeting with people from Ultimate Reentry Opportunity of Tompkins County–a branch of the Multicultural Resource Center–and the Criminal Justice/Alternatives to Incarceration Board to gain their perspectives on addressing people who commit serial low-level violations to get a spot in jail. “We’ve got to figure out a way to help people who are committing these low-level offenses,” Van Houten said. “That’s through housing, access to treatment and therapy, access to jobs… we as a community need to pay more attention to those people than just sticking them in jail.” So what does Van Houten do to help sell

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seeks more community involvement in how his office would operate. His perspective as a lifelong member of the community lends itself to that principle, he said. “The checks and balances should come from the public,” Van Houten said. “If I’m the D.A., I will be out listening and meeting with the various constituencies to hear their feedback, and if they perceive something to be unfair is happening they can tell me to my face, and I’d want to hear it. I think it’s misleading to talk about a conviction integrity unit–like Ed is talking about–something like that is more applicable to New York City. There, you have so many more players in the judicial system, so many opportunities for crooked cops or dishonest assistant DAs who misrepresent or withhold evidence… that’s what a conviction integrity unit might be applicable to. When we have eight prosecutors in the offices working on a case and the Ithaca police and the sheriff’s department, state police… it’s completely realistic for the DA to know everything that is happening as far as major cases and to be totally convinced and totally able to ensure no unethical behavior is happening, making sure no wrongdoing is happening in our judicial system. We don’t need to have a fancy name… the DA is where the buck stops. Nobody other than the general public is looking over our shoulders to make sure the office is run with integrity.” Alternatives to incarceration and an overcrowded jail are other subjects the pair differ on. As a policeman in Fairbanks, Alaska, Kopko said he grew accustomed to repeat low-level offenders angling to avoid the brutal Alaskan winters by committing crimes serious enough to merit a sentence that would last all winter. Before recommending someone to jail, Kopko said, he would first determine if they were dangerous. He, like Van Houten, recognizes the

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that idea, even as a half dozen organizations right now are thinking up ways to solve this problem? “What they need is support, encouragement, advocacy and input from the prosecutor’s office to add credibility to what they’re trying to do,” Van Houten said. “It’s to be accessible to those groups. It brings more safety to the community as a whole if those things are addressed, not just punished.” —Nick

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A Return to Schoellkopf Field One of Cornell gridiron’s finest return to the crescent By Ste ve L aw re nc e

Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks. I said to Boothe - who I saw at the Cornell Football Association Golf Outing and again at Homecoming - “Are you living here now? You’re up here more than I am!” He replied, “No, I’m living in New Jersey. I’m retired… I have nothing else to do!” I told Walters I was pleased to be able to keep writing about him all these years after his playing days at Cornell. I said, “I have a 12 year-old, so I plan to

try, but that is a long time. How about five?” We settled on seven. A couple of columns back, I wrote about the Ithaca College women’s tennis team and their twelve consecutive Empire 8 titles. Dynasties seem to be a thing up there on South Hill, and this past weekend saw the Bomber cross country teams put some exclamation points on their own stories. The Bomber men won their seventh

f most football fans were asked player, but he is to name ten, twenty, or even fifty interning for the colleges that are a likely pipeline league, learning to the NFL, Cornell would very likely the sponsorship not make that list. Based on my visit ropes. Briggs to Schoellkopf Field on Saturday, that motioned toward perception could be challenged. Boothe – 10 feet I sat for part of the game with three away - laughed guys who have NFL connections, and all and told me, are Cornell alums. One of them, Buck “This is about Briggs, graduated from Cornell in 1976, how far apart we went to law school at Georgetown, and sit at the office.” is now the Vice President for Arbitration The third guy and Litigation for the National Football has missed quite League. Buck lives in Ithaca part-time, a few games over and he has, for many years, made the the past several trip here from Manhattan on weekends years as well, and to share the WHCU broadcast booth it’s hard for him with Barry Leonard. Briggs decided to to get to Cornell take the day off, and he sat in the stands on Saturdays, with us commoners, and with one of the given he works NFL’s interns, who also made the trip on Sundays. Last to watch the Big Red face the Princeton week, however, Tigers. That intern also graduated Bryan Walters from Cornell – in 2006 – and he enjoys worked on watching the Big Red play, given he Thursday night, missed quite a few games over the past and he caught a few years. 7-yard touchdown That is because he was grinding it pass for the out in the trenches of the NFL for nine Jacksonville (From L-R): Buck Briggs, Bryan Walters, Lacrosse Coach Emeritus Richie Moran, Kevin Boothe seasons, picking up two Super Bowl rings Jaguars in their along the way as an offensive lineman for game against the write for about 10 more years. Would consecutive Empire 8 championship the New York Giants. (He also played for Tennessee Titans. Walters has been in you please do me a favor and stay in the on Saturday afternoon at Fortin Park the Oakland Raiders.) That’s right, Kevin the league since 2011, and he has also NFL for 10 more seasons?” He said, “I’ll in Oneonta. Senior Sean Phillips won Boothe is Dog now retired from the played 76749 Kendal Kendal Dancing AdIthaca for Ithaca Times T:x 5.5 10NFL x 5.5 as aBleed: 1/8” all sidesfor the San 4C Diego Chargers, 76749 Ad for Times T: 10 the the individual championship with a time of 25:45.9 on the 8K course, finishing nearly 13 seconds ahead of the runner-up. Junior Tim Chappell took A sunset dance in the gazebo islandscape so much more Exploring Ithaca’s spectacular withthan her fourth overall, completing the course trusty pal,ending Tasha,togives Loretta greatthe scenery a perfect the day. It’s also perfectand place in 26:19.3, and senior Jesse Capellaro even better company. Whether she’s the took fifth as he crossed in 26:20.5. Senior for Bayonne, a competitive dancer, to hiking practicetothe Chris Gutierrez finished in 26:45.9 to heart of the gorge or just taking in the falls, she smooth steps of her newest routine. take ninth overall, and freshman Jeff always enjoys the natural beauty of the area. The 105-acre campus of Kendal at Ithaca Montgomery finished 11th with a time of Living on the 105-acre campus of Kendal at 26:54.9. provides the perfect backdrop for waltzing through Ithaca not only keeps Loretta connected to the The Ithaca College women’s retirement and staying connected dominance has now stretched out to 14 places and companions she loves, to butthe thecare careone she consecutive Empire 8 titles, as each of may need need someday. someday. And, Until from then,here, Bayonne takesjust it may the story the Bombers’ top five runners finished one graceful at a time. And, from here, the keeps gettingstep better. within the top eight. Junior Taryn Come forkeeps a visitgetting and tellbetter. us your story. Cordani, the 2015 Empire 8 individual story just champion, finished second on the 5K CallCome 877-891-7709 or gotell tous kai.kendal.org/IT2 for a visit and your story. Call course on Saturday with a time of to learn more. k a i . ke n d a l . o r g to learn more. 800-253-6325 877-891-7709 or go to kai.kendal.org/IT4 17:22.7. Junior Denise Ibarra came in fourth overall with a time of 18:22.7, while sophomore Sierra Grazia followed in fifth at 19:02.1. Senior Michaela Cioffredi took sixth, 2230 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 freshman Annie Morrison finished in 2230 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 eighth, sophomore Emilie Mertz was ninth and senior Emily Drain took 15th. A not-for-profit continuing care retirement community serving A not-for-profit continuing retirement community serving©2014 older adults in the oldercare adults in the Quaker tradition. KENDAL Quaker tradition. ©2014 KENDAL

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How to beat depression as the days get colder and darker By Nick Re y nol d s

any of us know that moods change with the seasons. Summer is a time of joyousness and revelry, spring a time of renewed optimism and relief. Even autumn, with its decaying vegetation and shortened days, elicits some sort of enthusiasm among people in the northeast as, for a brief while, the colors change and the excitement of something new in the air takes over. But sooner or later, the shortened days begin to instill a bleak regularity to the days and–when the sky is bright– overcast skies obscure the sun for days, sometimes weeks at a time. And from that bleak backdrop is where the “winter blues” throws us into a funk. The reason? A lack of natural light affects the essential functions of our central nervous system, affecting our hormone and levels of Vitamin D, which can greatly impact how awesome we feel. “Physiologically, we require sunlight to synthesize Vitamin D,” said Dr. Henry Gerson, chairman of the Department of

Psychiatry at Cayuga Medical Center. “That takes place when it’s bright and sunny and our skin is exposed. But Vitamin D is not active right away, and we can store it really well, so we are can maintain Vitamin D levels even during months of decreased sunlight.” The issue with this, of course, is the fact that Ithaca and the surrounding area happens to be in one of the least sunny places in the United States, with clear skies occurring only a little more than half the time throughout the year. This means less sun, and less synthesis of Vitamin D. “In this latitude we probably should do something to offset the change in the amount of light in winter,” Gerson said. The onset of “winter blues” is a pretty common experience in the northeast, a switch that flips for about a quarter of the population each winter to the point where we come to expect it. It adds to the stress of the season, ironically compounding the tension created by holiday merrymaking and in general, saps our motivation and

enthusiasm for activities we otherwise rich foods and a loss of ability to take enjoy. pleasure in things we otherwise find “Many of us have adapted in certain enjoyable. The good news is that it gets ways,” Gerson said. “There are things better with the return to longer days in you can do to adjust your lifestyle to feel early spring. better in the winter.” The best medicine for “winter blues”, Gerson, who has written numerous Gerson said, is to keep pushing forward articles for the hospital on fighting the but, if the mood symptoms get to the winter blues, recommends a number of point where they interfere with everyday minor remedies to help overcome the life, the condition may be a bonafide dreariness of the season. One is to stay depressive disorder and the sufferer active, Gerson recommends solutions like should seek out a professional opinion. getting a gym This is especially membership or true if symptoms finally learning include thoughts how to cross of suicide, which country ski, even could be an moving our desk emergency and closer to the merit prompt window to get attention from more sunlight. a mental health Consider professional. In investing in a sun non-emergencies lamp (available a visit to your on Amazon.com primary care for abou $100). doctor is Undertaking appropriate. other activities “By definition, Dr. Henry Gerson (Photo: Nick Reynolds) to boost everyone gets your mental through the winter wellness, from goal-setting to involved blues. But, if the condition is worse, and activities that require some effort in the is causing real suffering, or impairment, face of the dragging, low-energy moods of it’s worth getting checked out by a winter, can also have an impact. primary care or mental health provider,” Ithaca Times Overcoming this is important: effects Gerson said. “an evaluation could 4.9thex “winter 2.7 blues” can include restless of discover a condition that wouldn’t simply sleep by disrupting our circadian rhythm get better with the return of sunny days, (messing with our hormones), weight gain and might need some sort of medical brought on by cravings for carbohydrateintervention.”

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Rep. Tom Reed has accomplished little in six years in office—as the New York cochair for Trump in New York State, he still endorses Trump. Reed’s bill to allow the death penalty for opioid/fentanyl users will not solve the problem but simply impose another penalty that may largely impact minorities and add to our overcrowded prison system. Reed is unfit for another term. John Plumb has the credentials to be a representative for all: a Navy Commander, served on White House national security team and has his roots growing up in the Southern Tier. Plumb is a problem solver–Reed panders to Trump and the GOP leadership. The choice is clear as to who will better represent the 23rd Congressional District. –James Skaley The people in Tompkins County do not have a representative in congress. The person with an office in Washington, DC– who endorsed Donald Trump for President and has not reversed that endorsement several days after the most recent revelations of his predatory behavior toward women– represents the interests of billionaires who don’t live in the Southern Tier. I plan to vote for John Plumb for Congress. Plumb intends to protect our clean water, by supporting clean energy and clean energy jobs. Join me in voting for John Plumb, who can defeat Tom Reed, the Trump-enabler currently holding the seat that could represent the people of the 23rd district. –Will Fudeman, Ithaca Please support John Plumb for the NY 23rd Congressional District. John will work to fight climate change and will work to make our district a center for clean en-

ergy and innovation. John will fight for universal pre-K and expanded access to college education through a plan based on the GI bill. –Joan Packard, Groton I have worked for human rights all my adult life. Unfortunately, I am represented by a state senator who does not share my commitment and values. Tom O’Mara voted against marriage equality and refused to enshrine a woman’s right to make her own health decisions in the New York State constitution. At a town meeting in Ithaca last year, he said he had no opinion on the Black Lives Matter movement. Senator O’Mara even refused to support the Child Victims Act, a law which would have given adult survivors of sexual abuse the right to sue the powerful institutions that sheltered and enabled their abusers. Leslie Danks Burke understands how important a commitment to human rights is for the people we elect to office. She has worked tirelessly to support Planned Parenthood, which provides access to health care to thousands of women, as well as inclusive transgender health care throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes. She will work hard to get the Child Victims Act passed. It is no wonder that Leslie has won the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign. Leslie Danks Burke is the only choice for the NY 58th District Senate seat on Election Day. –Joyce Muchan, Ithaca I am astounded that the League of Conservation Voters endorsed Tom O’Mara over Leslie Danks Burke for the NY 58th Senate race. As chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, O’Mara deep-sixed a bill to ban microbeads in our New York waters, buried a bill demanding testing for toxic substances in toys and killed legislation to regulate fracking fluid. O’Mara’s law firm

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lobbies hard for carbon energy interests in the NY Senate. O’Mara also personally calls for an end to the fracking ban and advocates for less regulation of the fossil fuel industry. Most astonishingly, Tom O’Mara rejects the fact-based science that human activity causes climate change. The League, an Albany and New York City-based interest group, obviously did not examine Senator O’Mara’s record beyond his sponsorship for the lead testing in schools bill. Even this bill, which fails to protect the hundreds of thousands of New York children enrolled in private schools, reflects O’Mara’s lackadaisical approach to environmental questions. This endorsement has stained the League’s reputation for many of us here in the Southern Finger Lakes. I will vote for Leslie Danks Burke, the candidate who will actually fight for the health of our land, water and air. –Pamela Bleiwas We express our strong support for the re-election of Senator Tom O’Mara in the 58th Senate District. Following careers in state government in Albany, my husband and I moved here to plant a vineyard and start a winery. Our son is taking over so, naturally, we are concerned about the future here. We currently work with the New York Wine Industry Association and the New York Farm Bureau to help achieve legislation and regulatory reforms to grow the Finger Lakes economy. We have never known a senator more committed to businesses and improving the local economy, who was more experienced in understanding challenges or more willing and able to do everything possible to strengthen our future prosperity and of that of our neighbors. We’re fortunate to have Senator O’Mara working for all of us. Please vote for Senator Tom O’Mara on Election Day. –Carol Doolittle, Trumansburg

I judge a candidate by the company he keeps. Matt Van Houten is on a ticket with Hillary Clinton, Barbara Lifton and John Plumb. His opponent is running with Trump supporter and Tea Party member Tom Reed. That’s why I will be voting for Matt for District Attorney on Nov. 8. –Jonathon Cummings

Despite the interminable national campaign we’ve endured, it is refreshing to remember the other eager, qualified, hard-working individuals ready to serve us. Matt Van Houten, Leslie Danks Burke, Barbara Lifton and John Plumb have demonstrated their commitment to Tompkins County and I look forward to voting for them Nov. 8. –Jeffrey Silber, Ithaca

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Blood will have blood. – Macbeth

he excellent Ithaca Shakespeare Company (ISC) is going to stage William Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the Hangar Theatre this November. Macbeth, with its supernatural elements and ultra-violence, is a perfect play for the Halloween season. I was hesitant to write about Macbeth, owing to a fear that I was becoming repetitive. (I’ve written numerous times about the sublime ISC.) But I finally decided that there is new ground to cover here. Macbeth, to me, seems to have a terrible resonance with life on Earth here in the 21st century. I get most of my news from the radio and newspapers and, as I try to pay attention, I am troubled by an unending litany of violence and cruelty and stupidity. Macbeth, a tragedy set in 11th century Scotland, tells the story of a Scottish general named Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth, as they murder Macbeth’s cousin, a king named Duncan, to make themselves king and queen… and then follows their harrowing descent into an orgy of murder in their efforts to hold on to the throne. (We also get to see the human side of them…suffering internally for their actions… eventually leading to Lady Macbeth’s madness and suicide.)

I can’t help but think of Syrian president Bashar Assad in the current Syrian civil war, gassing and bombing and starving civilians to hold on to power. In a bizarre coincidence, in the first scene with the famous witches in Macbeth, one of them references Aleppo–once controlled by the Ottoman Empire–the Syrian city where, as I write this civilians are trapped, starving and being bombed. Staged in today’s times, Macbeth seems so familiar. Assad could be Macbeth. So could Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, which is also bombing civilians in Syria. Or perhaps the king of Saudi Arabia, which is currently bombing civilians in Yemen. And on and on… Macbeth could be a story on NPR. But Macbeth is also a fantastical play. There are those famous witches, the Weird Sisters, hallucinatory visions, a bloody ghost at a banquet, and an appearance by Hecate, a Greek goddess of the infernal regions. Thinking about this, it reminds me of something an ex-girlfriend said to me about Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. My girlfriend was a full generation younger than I, and I nudged her to read Vonnegut because he was a touchstone for my generation. Her comment on Slaughterhouse-Five was brilliant. She said, “You know why he put the flying saucers and the comical aliens in this? Because if he didn’t…this would be unbearable.”

(Above) Macbeth (Michael Donato) and Macduff (Daniel Wisniewski) in the Ithaca Shakespeare Company’s production of Macbeth. (Photo provided)

I think something like this may be at work in Macbeth. The supernatural elements make the play more palatable. Without them, it would be a stark story of ambition and violence and human suffering. They function almost like our dreamlife…lending a sort of dark poetry to the work. I first read Macbeth way back in 1970. I was seventeen-years-old. I was a senior at C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, N.Y., a village of 25,000 people on the Seneca River about twenty-five miles north of Syracuse. I was in the top 10 percent of my class scholastically, and we had an opportunity to take college level courses. They were taught by regular high school teachers, but in all cases, they were teaching their loves. An excellent English teacher named Mr. Heidi taught a class in Shakespeare, which I took. I loved Shakespeare right away. But, truthfully, I didn’t understand Macbeth at seventeen. The one thing I took away from it is in the famous scene with the drunken porter continued on page 16

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(the one comic scene in the play) where he is riffing like a comedian on alcohol and sex. The phrase “it provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance” lodged in my brain for the rest of my life. Recently, as homework for this piece, I re-read a version of Macbeth with a lineby-line modern English translation. And, again, I was struck by how resonant it is to our era. Macbeth deals with human beings at our worst. And, truthfully one of the things I hoped for in studying it was some insight into my fellow human beings. I also read the chapter on Macbeth in Shakespeare scholar Harold Bloom’s essential book Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human. Macbeth is the shortest of Shakespeare’s tragedies, but Bloom devotes a very long chapter to it. Bloom can get a bit high-flown for me, but one thing I took away from his chapter is that Macbeth portrays a dark, bleak cosmos. It is something of a nihilistic work. I think he is right, but, in re-reading Macbeth, I was struck by how entertaining it is…and how quickly the story moves. Macbeth is a deeply troubling work… that makes me despair for the human animal…but Shakespeare remains a master storyteller.

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the actors. This was a relatively early stage in the production, so Ponton was frequently breaking into scenes and working on the human emotion (rather than the stage blocking that must be worked out when the production moves to the much larger space of the Hangar Theatre for the final performances). And then the entire cast appeared from nowhere… And I met the actor Michael Macbeth (Michael Donato) and Lady Macbeth (Kristin Sad) in the Ithaca Shakespeare Donato who is Company’s production of Macbeth. (Photo provided) playing “the man who cannot be named”. (That in The Empire Strikes Back. would be Macbeth Later, I ran into director Ponton in the himself – traditionally, actors consider lounge and asked, “Why Macbeth? Why Macbeth to be an unlucky play, and don’t say its name, referring to it as “The Scottish now?” He said, “It is a good play for Play”.) Donato is a friendly, outgoing guy Halloween.” and an excellent actor. (I have seen him And my favorite moment of the perform both Hamlet’s ghostly dad and evening was stepping out into the reception Henry IV.) area to find Donato and Wisniewski Then, the fight director Jacob Lehman wailing away at each other with swords guided the cast through a major battle… and shields, and the assistant fight director the small studio packed with people sword Jennifer Lehman sitting on the front desk fighting, far too close for one ink-stained wretch sitting on a director’s chair along the looking on. Donato called out, “You can never do wall. this stuff, enough!” During a break, Michael Donato told I visited the Fall Creek Studios again me that this battle was at the beginning on Oct. 29, and watched a complete runof the play. As written, the scene is a through of the play. The entire cast was battlefield report given to King Duncan… terrific. where we first hear of his general Macbeth I was particularly impressed with cleaving an enemy combatant “from the Kristin Sad who plays Lady Macbeth… nave to th’ chaps” (i.e. gutting him like especially in the emblematic sleepwalking a fish from the navel to the jaw). But, apparently, director Ponton wanted to show scene. I chatted with her on break and we both agreed that Lady Macbeth (who the battle. is easily the greatest villainess in Western Then the cast worked on some of literature) is so compelling because the murder scenes: the scene where she is not a cardboard character…but King Macbeth’s murderous agents kill his rather a fully rendered human being. erstwhile friend Banquo and the scene (Which ultimately makes her a lot more where hired killers murder Lady Macduff disturbing.) and her young son. It was an amazing The whole play worked beautifully. ballet of violence. Macbeth, the shortest of Shakespeare’s Then Michael Donato sat down with me and we talked at length about Macbeth’s tragedies, has a narrative that roars along character. Donato mentioned that Macbeth like a runaway freight train. My thought is a kind of everyman. And we both agreed at the conclusion was a big “Bravo!” (And I’m assuming the production will be even that that is what makes him so disturbing: tighter by show time at the Hangar.) the audience’s identification with both his And so, Perspicacious Reader, I ambition and his lack of morality. couldn’t recommend this timely and allAnd then Donato had to go back to too human story highly enough for the All work. The cast performed the final battle, hallows season… concluding with the climatic swordfight between Macbeth and Macduff. Donato Macbeth: Nov. 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m., and Wisniewski both had swords and Nov. 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hangar Theatre. shields and performed a very complicated Tickets available at the Hangar Box Office and vigorous swordfight. It had an at hangartheatre.org/events/macbeth. emblematic feel…the final battle of two html or by calling (607) 273-ARTS. Visit: great antagonists. I thought of Darth ithacashakespeare.org. Vader and Luke Skywalker battling with lightsabers on the rim of that cavernous pit

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nalogies between architecture and the human body are inescapable. Built to echo and accommodate the human body and its activities, the building art expresses some of our deepest longings — our feelings, memories, imaginings, and social belonging writ large and even aspiring to immortality. Trained as an architect, the Frenchborn New York City photographer Charles Giraudet has portrayed structures as varied as French medieval churches, the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum in his hometown. He brings to his architectural photography an acute sensitivity for the way buildings mark and reshape our human sense of space and being. Between 2013 and 2015, Giraudet exhaustively explored the structure and eventual complete demolition of Goldwater Memorial Hospital, a Depression-era brick complex located near the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in NYC—just south of the Queensboro Bridge, which overlooks the island as it spans the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Completed in 1939, the chronic disease hospital was designed by progressive architect Isadore Rosenfield as a humane and modern contribution to New York’s public health system. Following the final relocation of its remaining patients in December of 2013, the buildings were gradually demolished to make way for Cornell’s planned Tech Campus—set to open in stages beginning next year. During the following twenty months, the artist created a reported 18,000 images, ranging from broad aerial views to intimate close-ups. A careful selection of these is currently on-show at in the Bibliowicz Family Gallery in Cornell’s Milstein Hall. “Goldwater: Autopsy of a Hospital: Photography by Charles Giraudet,” which remains up through November 22, was organized by the artist with Thomas J. Campanella, a Cornell Architecture Art and Planning department associate professor and urban historian. The exhibit complements one held at the university’s Johnson Museum this past spring semester, featuring three murals commissioned for Goldwater through the NYC branch of the New Deal-era Federal Arts Project. Assembled under staff curator Nancy Green, the canvas murals—by Ilya Bolotowsky, Joseph Rugolo, and Dane Chanase—had to be carefully extricated from their walls. Their boldly modernist imagery, daring for the time, showed through despite

their dilapidation. Something of the same period optimism can be felt in the current exhibit, despite the recurring feel of elegy and ruin. The Milstein show is divided into four sections narrating “The Building and the Site,” “Ancillary Services,” “The Patient’s Experience,” and, finally, “Demolition.” It combines color and black-and-white images. The Goldwater campus centered on four dormitory buildings resembling bent airplane wings when seen from above. Mostly black-and-white, the first section provides an exterior overview—often literal. A pair of dramatic aerial images show north and south-facing views of the “wings,” which nearly span the island. Here and elsewhere, we also see the multi-story corridor, which runs straight through the entire complex like a spine. As the curators argue, “The hospital was a miniature city, living in selfsufficiency.” In the second section, we see the mechanical and service areas that complement the more public spaces—these located mostly underground and in the

central “E” building. Hung in an irregular hodgepodge, the third area adds a welcome note of warmth. While much of the exhibit shows ruin and decay, most of these shots convey a sense of well-maintained coziness. Color pictures show a paint scheme in pale, gently cheerful tones. An oblique view into a bathroom is a study in stark geometry softened by colored paint and tiles with sunlight seeping in from an unseen window. Small black-and-white images show palpable details: door handles, railing, a religious souvenir. A coda shows stages of the demolition. A row of small color shots depict the gradual stripping bare of the central

Charles Giraudet’s “Surgery Suites, Building ‘E’ “ (Photo provided)

corridor. (In the end, even the floor is removed.) In another image, a pair of boxy television monitors suspended from mechanical arms above a checkered floor appear to embrace each other. Elsewhere, we see a giant unframed piece (the only one so presented) showing the northmost building reduced to a skeletal lattice. It stands at some distance. In front are debris piles and an expansive dirt field, horizontally streaked. From the left and right edges, a wing building and the bridge, respectively, seem to enclose it from behind. •

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t was the year somebody finally hired me–on salary, with benefits–to write. 1989; the year my mother died, the year Aladdin’s opened in Collegetown at 100 Dryden Road in the crook of that road’s elbow. While I reacted to the combination of emptiness and new challenges, I salved my sadness and self-doubt with friends, indulging in Aladdins’ satisfying Greek, Middle Eastern and Italian fare. My go-to lunch then was the Chiklaki plate, a get-youthrough-the-day, satisfying combination of tender protein and crunchy greens. I am happy to report that, 27 years later, Aladdins is still a C-town mainstay, and still churning out the iconic Chiklaki plate, a generous green salad, bejeweled with bright, melon-y cucumber slices, ruby pebbles of tomato, and meaty, pitfree Calamata olives, topped off with good-sized hunks of well-spiced grilled boneless chicken thigh, and graced with a snowfall of feta crumbles and one’s choice of dressing on the side (go for the sweet pine-nut, though the Balsamic’s

good too) ($12.25). These days, a cup of “Lenchili,” half lentil soup, half chili ($3.50) is smokytasting and richly spicy, a warming balm on fall’s first, undeniably bone-chilling days. Fridays the special is creamy New England clam chowder, and, on the summer days scheduled to return eventually, gazpacho. In fact, there are eight soup choices on the regular menu, plus daily soup specials. Moussaka is a house specialty, its flavorful layers of ground beef, eggplant, and sliced potatoes topped with a thick layer of cheese-rich Bechamel sauce – it’s a substantial keep-you-grounded meal served with a hearty salad with all the Greek-salad goodies ($13.95). Or if you’re slightly less ravenous, go for one of their pita sandwiches. The chicken Caesar pita was heavy on the chunks of grilled chicken breast, with enough Caesar salad wrapped in to appease the roughage gods, and a hearty sprinkling of parmesan for saltiness. For those of that persuasion,

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ocal documentarian Robert K. Lieberman takes on the state of Cambodia and all the paradoxes of its people. As Lieberman’s film Angkor Awakens: A Portrait of Cambodia digs into the complexities of the Cambodian people and history, it attempts to reconcile the friendly nature of the Cambodians and the viciousness of the Khmer Rouge.

childhood. “I did not want to talk about it,” she says, “because it brought back all the memories of that time.” Angkor Awakens: A Portrait of Cambodia shows at Cinemapolis Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5. at 2 p.m., with Lieberman, producer Deborah Hoard and story editor David Kossack. Kelly Reichardt’s Certain Women, based on short stories by Maile Meloy, is like a Montana-based version of Robert Altman’s Short Cuts: Reichardt directs, edits and adapts Meloy’s fiction, setting up a trio of tales revolving around three disparate ladies in various stages of their lives: a lawyer (Laura Dern) struggling ALL FRAMES IN HOUSE

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As with its people, the film contrasts the natural beauty of the country with the ugliness of its politics. In just under 90 minutes, Lieberman’s film covers a great deal of complex history and background on Cambodia, taking in the Vietnam War, Kent State and Nixon and Kissinger. (With the election so near, it’s brave of the film to include Bernie Sanders in debate calling Kissinger on the carpet for war crimes.) The film confronts the anger that drives the new generation, as well as the lack of information and education about the past. A child being interviewed knows his own history and ends up breaking down in tears. His mother worries about passing all this ugliness on to her kids. Lieberman and his crew interview several fascinating people, including Vong Sokheng, a former Khmer Rouge child soldier; Chhun Chenda Sophea, founder of Impact Cambodia; and Hannah Phan, senior lecturer, Khmer Studies at Cornell, who still has a hard time talking about her

Michele Williams stars in “Certain Women” (Photo provided)

with a client (Jared Harris) who got railroaded in a workers’ disability case; a wife and mother (Michele Williams) building a new house and looking to buy a pile of sandstone bricks from an old man (Rene Auberjonois); and a ranch hand (Lily Gladstone) who stumbles into a student law class being taught by a commuting lawyer (Kristen Stewart). Some of the stories connect, usually by one character. James LeGros is seen in one context in Laura Dern’s story, and when Reichardt cuts to the Williams storyline, we see LeGros in a different context and different connection to the characters in that scenario. A few storylines don’t seem to connect at all, which doesn’t hurt the structure of the film. Rather, it emphasizes a certain random bleak quality that permeates the whole film.

Reichardt, like Alexander Payne, seems to have staked out a rugged, Midwestern area to shoot in, contrasting the foreboding natural world with the trains, strip malls and malls plopped down in the mountains and streams of Billings and other Montana cities. She doesn’t favor the florid operatics of melodrama, preferring to keep her

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here have been a spate of Cornell undergraduate memoirs and romans de clef lately. We’ve seen Bruce Dancis’s Resister, Anita Harris’s Ithaca Diaries, and Guillermo Arbe’s Ithaca: a novel, all reviewed in these pages. Gino Bardi’s The Cow in the Doorway is the latest entry and certainly the funniest. Like Arbe, Bardi fictionalizes his youthful exuberance to give it a dramatic arc and perhaps to protect some for whom the statute of limitations might not be quite up. Tony Vitelli arrives at Cornell in 1968 from a petit bourgeois existence on suburban Long Island. Bardi describes Tony’s lack of worldliness in broad comic terms: I had on the best stuff in my half of the tiny closet–clean blue jeans, a black turtleneck. A medallion hung around my neck on a thin chain. It was some sort of Egyptian symbol. I didn’t know what it meant, but I was pretty sure it was either peace or fertility. Either one worked fine. This kind of self-deprecating chatter is Bardi’s stock-in-trade. His anti-hero is callow, parochial, a little lazy, and quite lost, but his saving grace is that he mostly knows all this, and in the course of his narrative you watch him grope in fits and starts toward a better understanding of himself. Much of his behavior in the first half of the novel is quite cringeworthy, and Bardi deserves some credit for depicting his fictional stand-in with such honesty. One of the thematic threads in The Cow in the Doorway is racism. There were very few African Americans in Tony’s high school and all of them were sports stars, relaxed and easy-going princes in the teenage pantheon (as far as he could see). So when he encounters his roommate, Clarence Carter of South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, a politicized, pissed-off Afro-centrist scholar, he is completely non-plussed by the hostility that greets his unintentionally fatuous overtures of friendship. Relations never improve between Tony and Clarence. The main thematic thread follows the relationship between Tony and Melissa Kolaski. Melissa is the classic “out of your league” girlfriend, valedictorian of her high school class, perfect score in the English SAT, triple majoring in political science, music and French, politically progressive and sophisticated. They meet and bond over their mutual affection for Bob Dylan. Tony falls hard and completely, but for

Melissa Tony is a dalliance, which he completely fails to understand. In a succession of chapters that are often just a page and a half long, Bardi interweaves Tony’s continuing failure to understand his relationships with Clarence and Melissa; a wiser-than-hisyears ag student called “Country Bob”; two drugged-out would-be political activists called Gordon and Steve (aka “the Freak”); an art instructor and graduate student called Barbara; his father Lou, a World War II vet with a drinking problem; and the zeitgeist of the 1960s itself. There is a timelessness to much of what transpires that will allow college

Gino Bardi, second from the left, with friends (Photo: Author’s Website)

students and former college students of all ages to read The Cow in the Doorway and recognize their own freshman travail. Tony struggles with his drinking and his drug use, with his courses, and to develop his own sense of a self, independent of what his parents and his girlfriend expect him to be. Younger readers will be fascinated by the isolating effect of living in a world without cell phones; Tony has to actually wait in line to use a hall phone. Most older readers will recognize the realistic cultural position of the political protests of the era; they were actually at the periphery of most people’s lives (until you suddenly found yourself in the middle). Bardi is fluidly hilarious throughout. Events do not occur in order to set up jokes; he finds the humor in nearly all events. “Nearly” is the operative word here. The plot does take a dark turn in a place where many Cornell stories do: on a bridge over a gorge. Here Bardi depicts a blankness of affect that effectively conveys the transitory states of teenage minds during which things can go desperately wrong or not. When tragedy rears its head in the middle of a comedy, its face can be surprisingly alarming. •

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egendary Japanese punk rockers Shonen Knife carve through the mystical waters of eternity with a flashy and stimulating vessel. Slashing up punk, rock, pop and metal with a continuous underground edge, the band has a dynamic spirit that flashes, pulls, and curls one’s central nervous system into a bending and cherubic arch. They cut their teeth in the early ‘90s with a pulsing Ramones-like garage stomp that infused a Beach Boys harmony with a Beatles-like melody, and toured with the likes of Nirvana and Mudhoney. Their last two albums Override and Adventure breathe fire with a ‘70s hard rock and metal aura. When morphed with their customary poppy bent, the results are righteously killer. Shonen Knife has always done things their own way: vibrant, wicked, and flat out joyous. “The band has always been very DIY”, notes lead singer, guitarist and co-founder Naoko Yamano. “It’s very punk, but I’ve never wanted to put any political opinion into my lyrics, because I want people to feel happy listening to our music. Growing up I listened to American and British punk and pop bands like the Buzzcocks, The Jam, XTC, and the Ramones, and that inspired us to start the band.” There’s an undeniable happiness to the totality of the band. It’s like they take the sharpest elements of underground music and put a special little shiny heart into them. This is personal and tactile music. Their new material is arguably their best yet. After 20 plus albums the band has found another level, another dimension that showcases a style that is as edgy as it is luminescent. This new realm is most apparent in songs like “Bad Luck Song” and “Ramen Rock”, two behemoths off the 2014 rocker Overdrive, and “Calabash” off this year’s Adventure. “Bad Luck Song was inspired by ‘70s hard rock like Bad Company and Thin Lizzy,” Yamano said. “When I started the band I didn’t really like hard rock, but things change, and now I really like it a lot. The lyrics to that song are about the time I saw Jimmy Page by chance at an electrics shop in London, and afterwards, every time I listened to the Led Zeppelin song ‘Stairway To Heaven,’ I seemed to have a sort of bad thing happen.” “Our new drummer Risa [Kawano] has been with since 2015,” Yamano continued, “and she’s a very powerful drummer. Her drumming makes our music more powerful and the lineup we

currently have is our best yet. It’s really great that all three of us can do lead vocals—the dynamic is very strong right now.” A blazing sight live, Shonen Knife has a visual element that shimmers with flair and density. Sort of an avant-garde combination of modernity and urban fantasy, the band’s stage costumes are designed by original drummer (and then, bassist) and sister of Naoko, Atsuko Yamano, who still plays with the band when they tour through Los Angeles. The band orbits around their music with a visual aesthetic that adds to the fantastical depth. Like all the great punk bands, they dance in inspiring ways. “Atsuko makes our stage costumes all by herself,” Yamano relayed. “We truly love to entertain our audience and wearing costumes is an important component to that. I like to make a unique world for our audience and I think the visual element is really crucial. I want people to enjoy our music as much as they can. If I can make people happy through our music—through

the vibration of the air—then I become happy.” One thing’s for sure: listening to Shonen Knife puts a widening smile on your face. Kurt Cobain famously noted that we he saw them for the first time he “turned into a nine-year old at a Beatles concert.” There’s an intricate beyond level to the band’s driving music. Their spirit is

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so large you can’t help but be swept away. Pick up Adventure and crank it on your stereo—you’ll see what I mean. It’s sort of like where spikes meet sunshine: crushing and merry. Saturday night the band comes to blast The Haunt into the nexus dimension. Be there. •

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11/03 Thursday Alloy Orchestra | Willard Straight Theatre, Cornell, Ithaca | Accompanying the silent films: Marcel L’Herbier’s L’Inhumaine (1924), an art deco/ avant-garde fantasy, on Nov 3 @ 7pm; E.A. Dupont’s Variety (1925), a tale of lust & revenge set among trapeze artists in Berlin, on Nov 4 @ 7pm; Dziga Vertov’s Man With a Movie Camera (1929) on Nov 4 @ 9:15pm; and Fritz Lang’s Metropolis (1927) on Nov 5 @

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Ensemble (CUMEME) & Hejira. Dave Mason: Alone Together Again | 8:00 PM | State Theater Of Ithaca, 107 W State St, Ithaca | Immensely talented singer/guitarist who has enjoyed stints with Traffic and long solo career. Tamara Stefanovich | 8:00 PM | Barnes Hall, Cornell, Ithaca | Concert will feature modern works by Ligeti, Messiaen, Nicolaou, and more. Ben Sollee | 8:00 PM | Center For the Arts of Homer, 72 S Main St, Homer | Kentucky-born cellist and composer Ben Sollee likes to keep moving. Family Weekend Concert: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble | 8:15 PM-9:45 PM | Ford Hall, Ithaca College, Danby Rd, Ithaca | Brian Diller and Greg Evans: Directors.

Hall, Ithaca College, Danby Rd, Ithaca | John White, director. Contra Dance | 7:00 PM- | Perry City Friends Meeting House, 6324 Rt. 227, Perry City | Ted Crane will be calling, Uncle Joe and the Rosebud Ramblers will play. All skills welcome. Alan Reid and Rob van Sante | 7:30 PM | First United Methodist Church, 144 Cedar St., Corning | Valley Folk Music Concert Series. Family Weekend Concert: Symphony Orchestra | 8:15 PM | Ford Hall, Ithaca College, Danby Rd, Ithaca | Michael Hall, conductor, Dmitri Novgorodsky, piano. Grieg’s piano concerto and Mahler’s First Symphony.

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Ivy Walz | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM | Hockett Family Recital Hall, Ithaca College, Ithaca | Faculty recital featuring the world premiere of the song cycle “The Merit of Light” by Stephen Dankner with words by Stephen Rifkin. Cayuga Chamber Orchestra: Chamber Music Series #2 | 4:00 PM- | Unitarian Church Of Ithaca, 306 N Aurora St, Ithaca | Featuring Gliere’s, Suite for Violin and Double Bass, Haydn’s, String Quartet Op 76, No. 3 Emperor, and Nielsen’s Wind Quintet. The Louis K. Thaler Concert Violinist Series: Jorja Fleezanis, violin and Karl Paulnack, piano |

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Ulysses Quartet | 3:00 PM | Barnes Hall, Cornell, Ithaca | Winner of the 2016 Fischoff Competition. Features violinists Christina Bouey (concertmaster, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra) and Rhiannon Banerdt, violist Colin Brookes, and cellist Grace Ho. Olate Dogs | 7:00 PM- | State Theater Of Ithaca, 107 W State St, Ithaca | The Olate Dogs were the winning participants from Season 7 of America’s Got Talent, scooping up the $1,000,000 and headlining The Palazzo. Jazz Vocal Ensemble | 7:00 PM- | Ford

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11/08 Tuesday Chamber Music Marathon: Beethoven Violin Sonatas | 5:00 PM | Hockett Family Recital Hall, Ithaca College, Ithaca | Beethoven Violin Sonatas Student performances.

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Friday, 11/04 to Thursday, 11/10. Contact Cinemapolis for Showtimes A Man Called Ove (En Man Som Heter Ove) | Ove, an ill-tempered, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife’s grave, has finally given up on life just as an unlikely friendship develops with his boisterous new neighbors. | 116 mins PG-13 | American Pastoral | In 1968, a

hardworking man, who’s been a staple in his quaint community for years, watches his seemingly perfect middle class life fall apart as his daughter’s new radical political affiliation threatens to destroy their family. | 108 mins R | Gimme Danger | An in-depth look at the legendary punk band, The Stooges.| 108 mins R | Heather Henson’s Handmader Puppet Dreams, Vol II | Heather Henson curates this touring festival of short puppet films, which offers new editions annually. Q & A after the show. Angkor Awakens| A sweeping and emotional portrait of Cambodia and its people. | 90 mins NR | My Life As A Dog | A boy and his brother don’t get along well. In order to let their ill mother rest, they’re separated and sent each one with their relatives.| 101 mins NR | Denial | Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel. | 110 mins PG-13 | The Dress Maker | A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her

| Released to intense controversy in 1924 for its cinematic and technical innovations, L’Inhumaine (The Inhuman Woman) is a visual tour-de-force; a fantastical, science-fiction melodrama; and a momentous collaboration of legendary figures from the avant-garde movement. | 122 Mins NR | Variete (with live music)| This seldom-seen Weimar classic is a circus-set tale of love and lust, starring Emil Jannings as a no-name trapeze artist who hits the big time at Berlin’s famed Wintergarten thanks to a new partner—his mistress Berta-Marie. Unbeknownst to him, however, she’s having an affair with the third member of the act! | 90 Mins NR |

Man with a Movie Camera (with live music) | This film is not only Vertov’s masterpiece and final film of the silent era, it is a work which notably exemplifies the montage aesthetic of the Soviet avant-garde of the twenties. | 67 Mins NR |

PuppHitz Presents: Heather Henson’s Puppet Dreams: A Puppet Film Festival | A touring festival of short independent artists’ films that explore their handmade craft specifically for the camera, and are intended specifically for young children and their families! | 60 Mins NR | Tess| Thomas Hardy’s novel is exquisitely brought to the screen in this richly textured masterpiece. A love story about a young English girl whose family discovers it has a blue-blooded lineage, it traces her tragic seduction, the birth and death of an illegitimate

child, and her fateful outcome in a hypocritical society. | 170 Mins NR | Sonic Sea (with guest) | Oceans are a sonic symphony. Sound is essential to the survival and prosperity of marine life, but man-made ocean noise is threatening this fragile world. | 56 Mins NR |

Stage Precious Nonsense | Ocober 16 November 6, Tues 7:00 (Oct 18 only), Wed & Thurs 7:30 PM, Fri & Sat 8 PM, Sun 4 PM, Thurs matinee 2:00 PM (Oct 27 only).| Kitchen Theatre, 417 W State St, Ithaca | A Modern Major Musical With songs by Gilbert and Sullivan, Precious Nonsense is a backstage/ onstage tour de force for seven players packed with mistaken identities, romantic entanglements and genderbending role playing. Fun for the whole family. Smokey Joe’s Cafe | Nov. 2 - Nov. 19, Wed and Thursday’s 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday’s 8:00 p.m., Mon, Tues and Wednesday’s 2:00 pm.. | Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Rd, Auburn | With songs like Hound Dog, Fools Fall In Love, Stand By Me, Jailhouse Rock and 35 more, this electrifying musical blows the roof off and brings the house down. Join us in November and relive a golden age in American music and culture. Lieber and Stoller practically invented rock ‘n roll and Smokey Joe’s Cafe isn’t just great music – it’s electrifying musical theatre. Company | Nov. 2 - Nov. 5, 8:00 p.m. Nov. 5 2:00 p.m. | Ithaca College Theatre Arts, 953 Danby Rd., Ithaca | By Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. It is Robert’s 35th birthday and he’s still single, much to the dismay of his supportive, married friends. But Robert begins to question his own ambivalence toward marriage when he witnesses the chaos, hilarity, and wonder of commitment in his interactions with his friends. This Tony award–winning musical marries an exciting score with an in-depth look at the complicated choices people face The Baltimore Waltz | 7:30 PM, 11/03 Thursday | Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Cornell University, Ithaca | Runs November 3 and 5 at 7:30pm and November 4 at 4:30pm. Written by Pulitizer Prize-winning Playwright Paula Vogel [CU PhD ‘16, MFA ‘76] will be performed for a three-day run in the Black Box Theatre at the Schwartz Center for the

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Center for the Arts of Homer, Friday, November 4, 8:00 p.m.

Cornell Cinema, Thursday, Nov. 3 through Saturday, Nov. 5

Featured on NPR, PBS and in Rolling Stone Magazine, Ben Sollee’s unique folk music delves into social issues including poverty and environmental issues, on the reg. A native of Kentucky, the musician’s particularly passionate about the issue of mountaintop removal in coal mining, and has made several tours of Kentucky on his bicycle. In the Summer of 2009, he traveled 330 miles to the Bonnaroo festival with his supplies and cello strapped to his bicycle. Sollee eclectic palette merges classical artistry with bluegrass, jazz, and R&B elements.

The inspiring and amazing Alloy Orchestra is back at Cornell Cinema for a three-night, four-film engagement in celebration of the ensemble’s 25th anniversary. The avant-garde group began composing and performing their original scores for silent films way back in ‘91, playing a prominent role in reintroducing audiences to the joys of experiencing silent film merged with live music. The Cambridge-based trio has been making nearannual appearances at Cornell Cinema since the late ‘90s.

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Punkfest Cornell celebrates the movement and importance of punk music, art, and ideology, November 1 through November 5. This week long festival includes panel discussions and performances by four generations of punk behemoths, including Exene Cervenka and John Doe, Aaron Cometbus, Ian MacKaye, Pussy Riot, Henry Rollins, Victoria Ruiz, and the Japanese punk rock band Shonen Knife. Events will be happening all over the place this week, so visit rmc.library.cornell. edu/punkfest/ for the full schedule and lineup. This is an amazingly packed weekend that’s sure to enlighten and pump you up! Make sure to check out as many events as you can. (Photo of Ian MacKaye: provided) Been a member of the Communist Party?” That question alone turned America’s Dream Factory, into a nightmare of fear and intimidation where the best and brightest were forced to testify against one another to save their careers, their reputations, their families, their lives. This happened. It can happen again if we forget. Hear the words of those who survived the HUAC Inquisition and those who did not.

Notices Open Enrollment Clinic at Lifelong | 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, 11/03 Thursday | Lifelong, 119 W Court St, Ithaca | Questions—call Lifelong, 607-2731511. Sacred Chanting: Fourth Anniversary of Kirtan and CD Release Party | 6:30 PM-, 11/05 Saturday | Ahimsa Yoga, 215 North Cayuga St., Ithaca | 6:30pm potluck dinner; 7:30pm kirtan; 9pm trancedance drum circle/sacred jam session. 917-566-5095 / www.DamodarDas. com. Loaves & Fishes Empty Bowls Fundraiser | 6:30 PM-, 11/05 Saturday | St. John’s Church, 210 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca | The funds raised go directly towards the support of our community

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Performing Arts, 430 College Ave., Ithaca. The production will be directed by Aleksej Aarsaether. The Baltimore Waltz is a comedic, yet ultimately tragic, story of love, and the extents one will go for those we love. The play was written following the devastating aftermath of the 1980’s AIDS crisis that took the lives of thousands of gay men across the country. schwartztickets. com. Henry Rollins | 8:00 PM-, 11/03 Thursday | State Theater Of Ithaca, 107 W State St, Ithaca | Humor, Philosophy, History, Comedy, Hardcore. Macbeth: Ithaca Shakespeare Company | Nov 4 -6, Nov 11-12, 7:30 p.m. | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca | A prophecy of greatness sends a successful warrior and his wife down a path of murder and madness. Part myth and part morality play, a profound examination of the psychology of guilt and the forces that influence human action, Shakespeare’s great supernatural thriller features witches and ghosts, swordfights and soliloquies, a walking forest, an ocean of blood, and two of the most compelling characters ever created. Late Night Catechism 2 | 7:30 PM-, 11/04 Friday, 11/05 Saturday | Cortland Repertory Theatre, Dwyer Memorial Park Pavilion, Preble | Sister is back in a sequel that is as funny and entertaining as the original. Open Mic-Poetry | 7:00 PM-, 11/04 Friday | Sacred Root Kava Lounge, Ithaca | Open mic poetry and other spoken word for the whole community. The Adventure in Apartment G# | 1:00 PM, 11/05 Saturday | Kitchen Theatre, 417 W State St, Ithaca | Shows at 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM. This musical features a story full of surprises coupled with everyone’s favorite opera hits. The Adventure in Apartment G# tells the story of 9-year-old Bernadette, who is excited to be spending the weekend with her Uncle Howard in his Manhattan loft apartment. Lots of zaniness and lots of beautiful singing ensue. Olate Dogs | 7:00 PM, 11/05 Saturday | State Theater Of Ithaca, 107 W State St, Ithaca | The Olate Dogs were the winning participants from Season 7 of America’s Got Talent, scooping up the $1,000,000 and headlining The Palazzo. Are You Know or Have You Ever Been | 7:00 PM, 11/06 Sunday | Hamblin Hall Theatre (CSMA), 330 E. State St., Ithaca | John Hertzler reads: Are You Know or Have You Ever

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kitchen that for 33 years has served Tompkins County residents in greatest need. Contact the L & F office to obtain tickets: info@loaves.org or 607-272-5457 Jewelry, Scarves Donations Sought for Third Annual Jewelry/Scarf/ Crystal Sale | 9:00 PM-2:15 PM, 11/05 Saturday | First Baptist Church, 309 N Cayuga St, Ithaca | The third annual Jewelry/Scarf/Crystal sale to benefit the music programs at Hospicare and Palliative Care Services of Ithaca is seeking donations. Event Coordinator Nancy George-Young (607-387-3020) will arrange for drop off or pick up of donations. Square and Contra Dance | 2:00 PM-4:30 PM, 11/05 Saturday | Lifelong, 119 W Court St, Ithaca | Everyone Welcome (members and non-members). No experience or partner needed. For more information call 273-1511 PFLAG Meeting | 4:00 PM-, 11/06 Sunday | Interfaith Center, 7 Calvert Street, Cortland | Jacksonville Community Election Night Dinner | 4:30 PM-, 11/08 Tuesday | Jacksonville Community United Methodist Church, 1869 Trumansburg Road, Jacksonville | Menu consists of chicken and biscuits, roast loin of pork with dressing, mashed

potatoes, green beans, harvard beets, sweet potato casserole, cole slaw, roll, drink, and a selection of homemade desserts. Election Day Dinner | 4:30 PM-7:30 PM, 11/08 Tuesday | Slaterville Fire Station, 2681 Slaterville Rd., Slaterville Springs | Chicken & Biscuit, Salad, Dessert (Vegetarian Dish Available). Free Will Offering to benefit the Fire Company and the church. Cayuga Chimes Christmas Chorus Rehearsals | 6:45 PM-, 11/08 Tuesday | Boynton Middle School Music Room, 1601 N Cayuga St., Ithaca | Cayuga Chimes Christmas Chorus invites women of all ages now through mid-December. Four part, a cappella, harmony.

Learning The General’s Son: Talk by Israeli activist and author, Miko Peled, Israeli | 5:45 PM-7:35 PM, 11/02 Wednesday | GIAC, 301 N Albany St, Ithaca | Miko’s grandfather fought for Israel’s statehood and signed that country’s Declaration of Independence. His father was a noted General and Miko joined the Israeli Special Forces upon graduating high school but he quickly resigned.

Record Fair,

The Space at Green Star, Saturday, November 5, 10:00 a.m. Music dealers from all over the Northeast will converge at The Space at Green Star this weekend for a behemoth of a Record Fair. You’ll find anything you can think and more. Slayer, The Beatles, Coltrane, Goblin, Wu-Tang, Husker Du - you name it, you’ll likely find it here. They’ll be CD’s, DVD’s, vinyl records, merch and more, over 100,000 recording will be for sale. Free admission for all and early buyers can pay a small fee to shop early at 8:00 a.m. Stop buy and pick up that Toxic Holocaust record you’ve been searching for.

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Pussy Riot Panel Discussion with Maria (Masha) Alyokhina and Alexandra (Sasha) Bogino | 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, 11/02 Wednesday | Klarman Hall Auditorium KG70, Cornell University, Ithaca | Pussy Riot is a Russian feminist punk rock protest group based in Moscow. Rainwater Harvesting | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, 11/02 Wednesday | CCE Education Center, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca | Learn how to set up your own rainwater harvesting system to conserve water and be ready for the next drought. To register by phone call 272-2292, or email cab69@cornell.edu It’s For the Birds: Doug Tallamy, Ph.D. | 7:30 PM-, 11/02 Wednesday | Statler Auditorium, Cornell University, Ithaca | Professor of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology, University of Delaware. Jerusalem: Conflict in the Holy City | 12:15 PM-1:30 AM, 11/03 Thursday | Uris Hall G08, Cornell, Ithaca | Speaker: Miriam Elman, Associate Professor of Political Science, Maxwell School, Syracuse University. For more international activities please visit: pacs. einaudi.cornell.edu/calendar On-Stage Conversation: John Doe and Exene Cervenka of the L.A. punk band X | 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, 11/04 Friday | Klarman Hall Auditorium KG70, Cornell University, Ithaca | John Doe and Exene Cervenka founded the ground-breaking L.A. band X in 1977, along with guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D.J. Bonebrake. A History of Eating Local in Tompkins County | 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, 11/04 Friday | History Center, 401 E State St, Ithaca | Talk by Michael Turback, the writer of over 20 books on local foods and drinks. Copies of Michael’s recent Ithaca Farmer’s Market Cookbook will be offered for sale at the event. Opening reception for the exhibition “Anarchy in the Archives” | 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, 11/04 Friday | Hirshland Gallery, Level 2B, Carl A. Kroch Library, Cornell University, Ithaca | The exhibition explores punk’s cultural and political impact from the mid-1970s to the present day through a vast array of rare artifacts — photographs, art, flyers, posters, clothing, manuscripts, and vinyl — representing work by Patti Smith, the Sex Pistols, Vivienne Westwood, Dead Kennedys, Los Crudos, Green Day and more. Hula Hut Polynesian Dance: Intro to Hula Dance Workshop | 1:00

PM-2:30 PM, 11/05 Saturday | Just Be Cause Center, 1013 W. State Street, Ithaca | No experience necessary. Ages 5 (with parent) and up. Just show up. Contact for more info (607)229-4637 or www.hulahut.org Punkfest Cornell Panel Discussions | 1:00 PM-6:30 PM, 11/05 Saturday | Klarman Hall Auditorium KG70, Cornell University, Ithaca | 1:00-2:30 p.m. Panel on Punk Communities and Identities: Aaron Cometbus (Bay Area zine Cometbus); Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) and Jon Savage (author, “England’s Dreaming”) / 3:00-4:30 p.m. Panel on Global Punk: Kevin Dunn (Political Science, Hobart and William Smith), Paloma Duong (Global Studies, MIT), and Shane Greene (Anthropology, Indiana University) / 5:00-6:30 p.m. Q&A with Ian MacKaye (Founder of Dischord Records, Minor Threat, Fugazi, Teen Idles, Embrace, Pailhead and The Evens) Yiddish Ithaca | 6:45 PM-8:15 PM, 11/07 Monday | BorgWarner Room, 101 E Green St, Ithaca | A group for those who love Yiddish. All are welcome who are interested in reading, speaking, and learning Yiddish, and in discussing Yiddish, Yiddishism, and Yiddishkayt. Ethical Leadership in Global Companies....and Presidents | 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, 11/08 Tuesday | B08 Sage Hall, Cornel University, Ithaca | With Brackett B. Denniston. Former Senior VP and General Councel, General Electric. Reception follows.

Kids Alfonso’s Miniature Orchestra | 04:00 PM-, 11/04 Friday | Circus Culture, 116 W Green St., Ithaca | Alfonso lives with his grandmother in Southern Spain and isn’t allowed to study music. When he falls in love with the guitar, his only help comes from a flamenco-dancing gypsy who teaches him the secrets of the instrument. A great way into classical music for kids. Live music by Matthew Ocone. Ithaca College Math Day | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, 11/05 Saturday | Ithaca College, Williams Hall, 3rd floor, Ithaca | Visit MathEngaged.com or call the Durland Alternatives Library at 607-255-6486 for more info. Art-Full Family Day | 10:00 AM-12:00

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State Theatre, Saturday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. The Olate Dogs are the winning participants from Season 7 of America’s Got Talent. They scooped up the one million dollar prize and have since gone on to headline numerous events. Led by Richard Olate and his son Nicholas, the amazing dogs are a high-energy, fast-paced canine theatrical act filled with amazing dog tricks, human acrobatics and humor. Richard got his start as a young boy of 10 when he rescued his first street dogs and found he had a gift.

PM, 11/05 Saturday | Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell, Ithaca | Go on a hunt for lines throughout the Museum then make your own art using mixed media. All ages are welcome, recommended for ages 3–7. 607-255-6464. museum. cornell.edu

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RetroGameCon 2016 | 10:00 AM-, 11/05 Saturday, 11/06 Sunday | Oncenter, 421 Montgomery St, Syracuse | Celebrating video games with vendors, artists, panels, tournaments, live music, free play, trivia, a cosplay contest, and much. www. RetroGameCon.com Record Fair | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, 11/05 Saturday | The Space at GreenStar, 700 W Buffalo St, Ithaca | Music dealers from across the northeast buying and selling all types of music on CDs, DVDs, vinyl records. Music from Bach to rock, pop to punk, and everything in between. Over 100,000 recordings for sale. Early buyers at 8am. Info Jack Skutnik at 607-427-9698. Ithaca Brunch Festival | 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, 11/05 Saturday | The Commons, East State Street, Ithaca | The latest brunch offerings from your favorite restaurants where vendors will have small bites or full meals to choose from. The festival is free to attend. There is also a Bloody Mary MIx-Off (sample tickets will be sold for non-alcoholic samples you can vote on), and more. Bon Vivant | 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, 11/05 Saturday | Hosmer Winery, 6999 State Route 89, Ovid | Samples of local food from around the Finger Lakes. Hosmer Wine by the glass and delectable hors d’oeuvres to enjoy during a live performance from Donna Colton. www. hosmerwinery.com Vintage Snowmobile Show and Swapmeet | 9:00 PM-3:00 PM, 11/05 Saturday | The Living History Center Museum, 4386 US RT.11, Cortland | Free to view sleds with reduced admission to museum during event. Info: Lee at (607)898-4168 Harvest Cheese Fest | 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, 11/06 Sunday | Grist Iron Brewing, 4880 NY-414, Burdett | Cheese Tasting, Craft-Beer Pairings, Cheese Making Demo, Live Music, and more. Tompkins County Veterans Day Parade | 2:00 PM-, 11/06 Sunday | South Cayuga Street (Starting at Titus Ave), Ithaca |

Bluegrass and the universe

Kitchen Dwellers, Upstate Rubdown, Wednesday, November 9, 9:00 p.m., The Dock

ay out in the vast mountainous nether world of Montana, there’s a sky that reaches endless in the minds of its inhabitants. Stretching far past the horizon there is a certain magic to the atmosphere of this land. Part western old-time and part progressive space explorers, Bozeman’s bluegrass stalwarts Kitchen Dwellers rub and ponder that sacred magic, infusing sounds from centuries past, and centuries ahead. The band expands mightily on traditional bluegrass, stretching into psychedelic, Celtic, and artful realms on the regular. There’s a sacredness to their music, an honesty that is as flexible as it is timeless. I caught up with guitarist and vocalist Max Davies recently, as the band’s motoring through a coast-to-coast tour that will see them stop by The Dock next Wednesday, November 9. Here’s part of the skinny. Ithaca Times: How’s the touring going? What’s American looking like these days? Max Davies: This tour is going great. We’ve covered a lot of ground and have been having a blast with our friends Twiddle, who are from Vermont. One of the great things about being on tour is that you get to see so much

Books Chris Abani | 4:30 PM, 11/03 Thursday | Rhodes-Rawlings Auditorium, G70 Klarman Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca | Chris Abani’s books of fiction include The Secret History of Las Vegas, Song for Night: A Novella, The Virgin of Flames, Becoming Abigail, Graceland, and Masters of the Board. His poetry collections are Sanctificum, There Are No Names For Red, Feed Me the Sun: Collected Long Poems, Hands Washing Water, Dog Woman, Daphne’s Lot, and Kalakuta Republic. Poetry Reading by Stephen Rifkin | 11:00 AM, 11/06 Sunday | Iger Lecture Hall (room 2105) in the Whalen Center for Music, Ithaca College, Ithaca | Poet Stephen Rifkin will read from his

of the country. You get to see a lot of America that not everybody does. We’ve gone from small ranch towns in Idaho to Portland, Oregon where the venue owner made sure the door was always locked because of break ins. One thing we’ve noticed, especially out here on the west coast, are the Donald Trump signs. He seems to have strong support out here, especially from the agricultural community. IT: What is it about bluegrass, that makes it feel timeless: almost as if it’s part of dimension that has long since past? MD: I think that comes from a couple things. The first is the acoustic quality of the music. When you combine all of these string instruments a certain sound invokes feelings and perhaps thoughts of the past. The sound of a mandolin or fiddle transports you to another time and place. The other element of bluegrass music would be the songs themselves. Many of these songs tell stories of lonesome cowboys or of a life in the hills. The majority of them have simple song structure that anybody can play. Bluegrass came to me as a social thing. People would get together and go around in a circle playing songs we all knew and if you didn’t it wasn’t too difficult to follow along. So I’m reminded of a time when people had to entertain themselves and they did that through playing music. IT: There’s a certain speed to some of your music: do you look at it as an aggressive speed? MD: I do. Bluegrass has a tendency to be played very fast. Tempo is everything when you are playing a fiddle tune. Shawn Swain our mandolin player is always trying to make sure that we are playing the correct tempo for the traditional songs; he’s the bluegrass nut of the band. We have a lot of influences

recently-published poetry collectionfollowed at 1 pm by a faculty recital (Ivy Walz, voice, and Charis Dimaris, piano) featuring a world premiere of a new work by composer Stephen Dankner with words by Stephen Rifkin.

Art First Friday Art Walk | 5:00 PM, 11/04 Friday | On the 1st Friday of every month, Owego’s galleries, boutiques, and restaurants showcase a broad range of artists, musicians, writers, and performers. Enjoy an art-filled night out with friends- come dine at our fabulous eateries, stroll our historic village, and enjoy shopping in our downtown marketplace. Alice Muhlback and Pamela Tan:

The Kitchen Dwellers (Photo: ontheDL Photography (Dylan Langille)) from artists that build and slow during improvisational sections and I think that’s where the aggressiveness comes in. It’s fun to see how far we can take it. The ending of one of our songs has the band playing faster and faster. Once we reach the point where it feels like the wheels are going to fall off we bring it back. We’ve always joked we need more slow songs but it’s so fun to play fast, IT: Do you think even in today, with some much technology available to everyone everywhere, that the only way to make it as a band is to get out on the road: particularly for anti-pop music? MD: I do, especially for anti-pop music. The industry has changed so much and is constantly changing. With all the streaming services that give you fractions of a cent for every song that gets played we haven’t seen that add up to anything significant yet. The shows are really where you make your money: that’s in ticket sales and in merchandise. A t-shirt sold at a show is what is getting us to the next

Interactive Animated Art Show | 5:00 AM-, 11/04 Friday | eye Gallery, 126 E. State St., Ithaca | Premiere their interactive animated art show, Once Upon an Eye. Music composed by Joshua Handal. Show runs from November 4th - December 18th. www. eyeithaca.com 19th Mini-Print International | 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, 11/04 Friday | Ink Shop Printmaking Center The, 330 E State St Ste 2, Ithaca | Through January 20th, 2017. This show invited artists from around the world to submit prints no larger than 4”x 4”. This is the juried selection of the submitted prints. Recent Mini Print shows have attracted artists from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand as well as many artists from

town. IT: What are you guys been listening to the most while on tour? Any album absolutely crucial to a tour’s success? MD: Every band needs a late night driving album. One of the last times we drove back to Montana from California I started driving at 11pm and drove to about 8am. After we went over Donner Pass I put on Scratch Attack by Lee Perry and it was kind of surreal to be listening to this down tempo reggae as the sun came up and you’re completely sleep deprived. Everybody has his or her own taste in music and it can depend on who is driving. I like to listen to the radio when I drive and if Shawn is in the front seat you can bet we’re listening to bluegrass. Sometimes we get on Spotify and run through ‘90s punk songs. There is always a healthy dose of Phish and the Grateful Dead too. • For the whole interview go to Ithaca.com

the United States. www.ink-shop.org McKenzie Lauren Jones: The Places We Try | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM, 11/04 Friday | New Roots Charter School, 116 N Cayuga St, Ithaca | McKenzie is a lyrical artist who loves to play with the stories we tell ourselves. She is fascinated by words and enjoys exploring how they sound, what they mean, how they look, and what they create. Shirley Hogg: Awaiting the Ark | 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, 11/04 Friday | State Of The Art, 120 W State St Ste 2, Ithaca | Exhibition of recent paintings of endangered animals by Shirley Hogg. What makes this work so remarkable is the artist has painted the animals life-sized. Show dates are November 2-27. www.soagithaca.org 7th Annual Online Auction and

Gallery Show | 5:30 PM-, 11/04 Friday | Community School Of Music And Arts, 330 E State St, Ithaca | Local artists have generously donated works of fine art and craft, all on view in the gallery this month and on the auction website www.gigkeeper.com/csma/auction. Jim Loveless and Mike Townsend | 12:00 PM-3:00 PM, 11/05 Saturday | Earlville Opera House, 22 E Main St, Earlville | Paintings.

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Carriage House, Sunday, November 6, 8:00 p.m.

Hamblin Hall Theatre (CSMA), Sunday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.

Embodying the intimacy of the jazz trio and the hypnotic energy of Afro-Latin rhythms, the Paul Carlon Trio is that rarest of birds in today’s music world, an innovative improvisational group with a weekly gig. Grammy-nominated conguero Wilson Corniel, young lion bassist Alex Ayala, and NYC veteran saxophonist Paul Carlon play with a controlled abandon that references traditional Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms, the classic jazz tenor trio, and the best of New York’s contemporary Latin jazz scene.

ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN a member of the Communist Party?” That question alone turned America’s Dream Factory, into a nightmare of fear and intimidation where the best and brightest were forced to testify against one another to save their careers, their families, and their lives. Hear the words of those who survived the HUAC Inquisition and those who did not. John G. Hertzler, Ulysses resident and the actor who played Martok on Start Trek: Deep Space Nine, reads and directs.

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with on-line and social media duties. The Ithaca Times is a community weekly with a strong editorial voice. In addition to stories from meeting coverage, we expect enterprise journalism and humaninterest features. Digital tasks include posting stories, minor site design work, and time on Facebook and Twitter. Must have strong understanding of local government and civic organizations. Send a resume’ and samples of your work to jbilinski@ithacatimes.com or by mail to J. Bilinski, Ithaca Times, 109 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca. NY 14850

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The William George Agency for children’s Services Currently Hiring for:

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is accepting applications for the following exams: Fleet Manager #67-545: Currently there is one vacancy in the Ithaca City School District. Min. Quals: Visit the City of Ithaca website. Residency: Candidates must be legal residents of Tompkins County or one of its 6 contiguous counties. Salary: $62,164. Application Deadline: 12/8/16. Exam Date: 1/21/17. Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor #65-049: Currently, there is one vacancy in the Department of Public Works. Min Quals: Visit the City of Ithaca website. Residency: Candidates must be legal residents of Tompkins County. Salary: $20.25/hour. Application Deadline: 12/8/16 Exam Date 1/21/17. Employee Health and Safety Coordinator #69766: Currently, there is one vacancy in the Human Resources Dept. Min. Quals: Visit the City of Ithaca website. Residency: There are no residency requirements. Salary: $53,211. Application Deadline: 12/8/16. Exam Date: 1/21/17. Tenant Relations Assistant #61-389: Currently there is one vacancy in the Ithaca Housing Authority. Min Quals: Visit the City of Ithaca website. Residency: Candidates must be legal residents of Tompkins County or one of its 6 contiguous counties. Salary: $13.50/hour. Application Deadline: 11/10/16. Exam Date: 12/10/16 City of Ithaca HR Dept., 108 E. Green St., Ithaca, NY 14850 (607)274-6539 www.cityofithaca.org The City of Ithaca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversifying its workforce.

Director of Hard to Place Services: Full Time position in a residential treatment center for at risk youth. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Administrative and clinical oversight of multiple hard to place units. MSW required; LMSW or LCSW preferred and 3 years supervisory experience in programs serving youth. No phone inquiries accepted. Full benefit package available. Apply on line at :wgaforchildren.org or send resumes to: The William George Agency, 380 Freeville Rd., Freeville, NY 13068 EOE. Fax to: 607-844-4998. To download an application and for complete job description please see our website at: www. wgaforchildren.org

The William George Agency for Children’s Services currently hiring for:

Cottage Director: A Full Time position

working with adolescents in a residential treatment center. A Masters Degree in Social Work, a valid NYS Drivers License, and 3-5 years of direct experience working with youth in a

Automotive Mechanic

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F/T, Automotive Mechanic position available 12/01/16 at T-S-T BOCES. Two years of experience required and willingness to obtain Class B CDL with P & S endorsements. Must meet residency requirements. Apply online by 11/08/16: www.tompkinscountyny.gov/personnel Detailed job posting available on the BOCES Web Site: www.tstboces.org TST BOCES, 555 Warren Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850, Phone (607)257-1551, Fax: (607)697-8273, Email: hr@tstboces.org

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AIRLINE CAREERS

Start Here - Get trained as FAA Certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-296-7093. (NYSCAN)

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counseling position required. Full benefit package available. Apply on line at; wgaforchildren.org or send resumes to: The William George Agency, 380 Freeville Rd., Freeville,NY 13068 EOE. Fax to: 607-844-4998. To download an application and for complete job description please see our website at: www.

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Director of Hard to Place Services: Full Time position in a residential treatment center for at risk youth. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Administrative and clinical oversight of multiple hard to place units. MSW required; LMSW or LCSW preferred and 3 years supervisory experience in programs serving youth. No phone inquiries accepted. Full benefit package available. Apply on line at: wgaforchildren.org or send resumes to: The William George Agency, 380 Freeville Rd., Freeville, NY 13068 EOE. Fax to: 607-844-4998. To download an application and for complete job description, please see our website at: www. wgaforchildren.org

The William George Agency for Children’s Services currently hiring for:

Family Services Coordinator: A Full Time position working with adolescents in a residential treatment center, providing services to our clients and their families in the Erie/Niagara county area. This position requires regular travel in this area in addition to occasional travel to our main campus in Freeville,NY. A Masters Degree preferably in Social Work, Human Services or Counseling or a Bachelors Degree and 3-5 years of direct experience working with youth and families in a counseling position. Position also requires a valid NYS Drivers License. Full benefit package available. Apply on line at: wgaforchildren.org or send resumes to: The William George Agency, 380 Freeville Rd., Freeville, NY 13068 EOE. Fax to: 607-844-4998. For a full Job Description and to download an application please see our website at: www.wgaforchildren.org

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a Residential Treatment Center serving Adolescents. 2 Years experience working with at risk youth preferred. Full benefit package available. Apply on line at: wgaforchildren.org: or send resumes to: The William George Agency, 380 Freeville Rd., Freeville, NY 13068 EOE. Fax: 607-844-4998. To download an application please see our website at: www.wgaforchildren.org

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Are you a self starter, smart on your feet, Competitive, Outgoing, Personable and possess a strong work ethic? We may have the job you’ve been looking for! The Ithaca Times/Ithaca.com seeks a full time sales representative. Our reps identify needs and sell marketing solutions that include newspapers, online and niche products. Base, plus commission, Full benefits. Send resume and cover letter to Jbilinski@ithacatimes.com

The William George Agency for Children’s Services Currently Hiring for:

Registered Nurse: in a residential treatment center for adolescents. Experience with adolescents preferred, good communication, organization skills & ability to multi-task, includes preventative health maintenance, evaluate, and triage care and record keeping. Full benefit package available. Send resume to: Human Resource Department, The William George Agency, 380 Freeville Rd, Freeville, NY 13068. EOE. Fax to: 607-844-4998. To download an application and for complete job descriptions please see our website at: www.wgaforchildren.org

The William George Agency for Children’s Services currently hiring for:

Residential Counselor: A Full-Time position 3 1/2 days on 3 1/2 days off, working with adolescents in a residential treatment center. High School diploma or GED, and a valid NYS Drivers license required. Awake Overnight Counselor: A 5 Day work with two consecutive days off, working with adolescents in a residential treatment center. High School diploma or GED, and a valid NYS Drivers license required. Recreation Worker: A Full Time position in our Recreation Department working with adolescents in a residential treatment center. BS/ AAS in Recreation or Physical Education and/or extensive background in sports and recreation required. Must have a valid NYS Drivers License & be available Evenings & Weekends. Cook: A full Time position in our Dining Facility working with adolescents in a residential treatment center. High School diploma or GED, and a valid NYS Drivers License required. Dishwasher: A Full Time position in our Dining Facility working with adolescents in a residential treatment center. High School diploma or GED, and a valid NYS Drivers License required. Full benefit package available. Apply on line at:wgaforchildren.org or send resumes to: The William George Agency, 380 Freeville Rd., Freeville, NY 13068 EOE. Fax to: 607-844-4998. To download an application and for complete job description please see our website at: www.wgaforchildren.org

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now processing deer, beef, goats, lambs, and pigs. 607-594-3479 Four Seasons

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607.272.1504 Lawn maintenance, spring + fall clean up + gutter cleaning, patios, retaining walls, + walkways, landscape design + installation. Drainage. Snow Removal. Dumpster rentals. Find us on Facebook!

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Caring married couple looking to adopt. Stable employment and a loving and happy home awaits your child. Please call Blair and John at 1-888-753-9328. (NYSCAN)

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Services SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF TOMPKINS SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: B2 SEVANNA PARK ITHACA NY 14850 Plaintiff designates TOMPKINS as the place of trial situs of the real property Section: 47.2 Block: 11 Lot: 2 INDEX NO. EF2016-0044 BANK OF AMERICAN, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. MEREDITH GRIER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF M. PATRICIA PECK; KATHLEEN MATTES A/KA CATHLEEN MATTIS A/KA KATHLEEN GRIER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF M. PATRICIA PECK; MYFANWY MATTES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF M. PATRICIA PECK; LYDIA GRIER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF M. PATRICIA PECK, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have and interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executor, admnistroators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose naemes, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff. SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MAUREEN REYNOLDS, IN HER CAPACITY AS TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if an, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon premises, described in the complaint. Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the

said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $126,000.00 and interest, recorded on June 5, 2008, at Instrument number 527016-002, of the Public Records of TOMPKINS County, New York, covering premises known as B@ SEVANNA PARK ITHACA, NY 14850. the relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. TOMPKINS County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is

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pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated October 26, 2016 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: DANIEL GREENBAUM, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675.

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Public Real Estate Auction

Cayuga County & City of Auburn Tax Foreclosed Properties

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Registration: 12:30 PM� • Auction Start: 2:00 PM

13+ Commercial, Residential and Vacant Properties Sale Location: Emerson Park Pavilion, 6914 E. Lake Road (RTE 38A), Auburn, NY 13021

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