The Ithaca Journal (New York), October 25, 2005, Monday

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The Ithaca Journal (New York)

October 24, 2005 Monday 1 Edition

SECTION: LOCAL; Pg. 1B


HEADLINE: Briefly in Tompkins

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Katrina lectures set to continue Tuesday
ITHACA - Another community forum on Katrina's effects is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, with Mark Wysocki to speak on "Agriculture & Sustainability" at The History Center, 410 E. State St. Each event is free and open to the public.
Wysocki, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, will speak on "Predicting Disaster." How can we apply historical perspective to our understanding of current natural disasters? What have we learned from hurricanes big and small, such as Galveston in 1900, New England in 1936, and others? How has the science of weather prediction played a role in the storms of the past and the way humans have responded?
Faith Rogow, Ph.D., Insighters Educational Consulting and Bruce Estes, Managing Editor, The Ithaca Journal, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, on "Multiple Media Perspectives." What has been the role of the media in shaping our understanding and our response to the disaster? Are we getting the information we really need? How much does our local response depend on the information we receive from the media?
For more information, call the education department at 273-8284, Ext. 3, or e-mail education@thehistorycenter.net
State Poll presentation planned for Tuesday
ITHACA - A public review of the New York Empire State Poll (ESP) and its applications to research is scheduled from 4-5 p.m., Tuesday at 525 ILR Conference Center, Garden Avenue, Cornell University. Conducted by Cornell University Survey Research Institute, the annual poll probes NYS residents' views on workplace, social, political, and economic issues.
The presenters are: Ron Seeber, Vice Provost for Land Grant Affairs, Andrew Houtenville, Employment & Disability Institute, Robin Blakely, Rural New York Initiative and Yasmin Miller, Survey Research Institute.
Ithaca Hours annual meeting Wednesday
ITHACA - Ithaca Hours will hold its 2005 Annual Meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at GIAC, 318 N. Albany Street. Member businesses will donate desserts, and $10 new or renewal annual memberships will be accepted during the meeting.
Money Work$ workshop set for Thursday
ITHACA - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is offering "Money Work$," a free workshop series. This eight-hour course is designed to help participants explore account options available at local financial institutions, enhance money management skills, and learn how to successfully manage a new or existing account.
The workshops will take place from 7-9 p.m., on four consecutive Thursdays, beginning Thursday, Oct. 27 at Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave. All attendees will receive several money management tools, and refreshments will be provided. Call 272-2292 to register.
Dryden seniors meet today; speaker planned
DRYDEN - The Dryden Senior Citizens will meet at 11:30 a.m., today at the Dryden Fire Hall.
A scalloped potatoes and ham dinner will be served beginning at 12:15 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service. The cost is $5 to members and $5.95 to nonmembers and guests.
Guest speaker will be Dan Chase, a leading herpetologist in the area. Learn more about reptiles and see them up close and personal.
Area residents who are age 55 and older are eligible to join the Dryden Senior Citizens at a cost of $5 for the entire year.
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