TompkinsWeekly for the week of March 2nd

Download the newspaper in Acrobat Format Here Road Salt Supplies Shrinking Drivers beware. On Feb. 20, the Town of Ithaca announced that it is rationing the use of road salt for the rest of the snow season. To spread out what salt is left after last year’s severe winter and recent harsh weather, salt will mainly be applied on intersections and hills. The focus is on places where drivers require control for maneuvering, according to Jim Weber, highway superintendent of the town. Full Story »   Meeting Airs Energy Alternatives Creating a thriving economy through residential and small business expansion is important to any community that wants to see its area prosper. The environmental impact of growth and economic expansion is a big factor for local communities to consider as well. This was the subject of a presentation at the Dryden Town Hall on Feb. 19. Full Story »   County receives a grant to fund food waste prevention page 2 The Tompkins County Solid Waste Division has received a nearly $15,000 waste reduction grant from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I). Full Story »   Youth get involved in farming and food supply initiatives page 3 A group of some 60 youth and adults came together on Feb. 24 at GIAC to share food and discuss ways to empower youth to be more active in farming and the food production system. Brainstorming in smaller groups evolved into a roomwide sharing of frustrations, ideas and hopes for the future. Full Story »   EMTs come to the rescue in a most unusual fashion page 5 On Feb. 16, Evie Weinstein of Brooktondale, an EMT with Slaterville Ambulance, was aroused from sleep by her ambulance chief ’s voice: “Hey, Evie, we got a bird call!” Full Story »   At the Kitchen, memories are lost and found page 9 The Kitchen Theatre’s latest production, “A Body of Water,” written by Lee Blessing and directed by Michele Minnick, is best compared to a Rubik’s Cube. It’s an enigma that’s seemingly impossible to find the correct solution to. You can’t put it down, but neither can you solve the puzzle, no matter how many different ways you manipulate the various components. Full Story »   Despite common perceptions, China offers lessons in sustainable living page 10 Perception is a dangerous thing. It’s dangerous because too often perception is misperception, and misperception can distort reality, stifle the imagination and close doors to solutions. Full Story »