Today's Ithaca Journal reports that a Town of Dryden resident, David R. Lee, was the first to file petitions for a school board campaign in the Ithaca City School District.
The rest of the Dryden-relevant news in today's paper seems to be county news. There's a piece on the Budget Community Advisory Council's initial recommendations to the county for ways to change the budget process and save money. I wish the article was a little clearer about what this committee was and who is on it - all I can glean from the article is that it has eleven members, including John L. Neuman, CEO of eCornell.
There's also news of how to get a free ride on TCAT tomorrow, thanks to a coupon in this brochure (191 KB PDF). The coupon is only good on April 28, 2004, and is part of Curb Your Car Days.
Finally, the editorial examines last week's "Tompkins County: State of the Workforce" report, and discusses ways to build a more attractive workforce here. I'm not sure if the editorial is referring to a more updated document, but I did find a Tompkins County State of the Workforce 2003 (212 KB PDF) report.
Posted by simonstl at April 27, 2004 08:29 AMHey, Simon--It's worth mentioning that there are four candidates running for three positions on the Dryden School Board: Margaret DeGaetano, Russ Kowalski, Paul Lutwak, and Andrew Young (incumbent who served a one-year term). The district may be holding off on publicizing this until they've checked the petitions for legitimacy, but this is the unofficial word. For confirmation, you can call Linda Carr at the district office. --KAZ
Posted by: Kathy Zahler at April 28, 2004 03:14 PMKathy,
Thanks for clarifying everything for me and Jim. Why isn't there been more publicity? Chappy
Posted by: Chappy Stevenson at May 12, 2004 11:49 AMIt is a shame that the one standing up for what's right was sent down in a ball of flames. I agree with Penny who said these peoples deserved what they got.
Posted by: Jim Riggels at June 2, 2004 10:56 AMPaul Lutwak lost the race despite his effort. We campayned hard for him but he lost. Seems like he ruffled a few to many feathers. We can only hope that he will run again; maybe for mayer. Thanks to all who supported his election. Our schools are in the hand of others now.
Posted by: Chappy Stevenson at June 21, 2004 05:31 PMWhy are you people such busy bodies? We have more important elections to worry about than to continually lament this boy's school board trouncing. Politics within our region will always be as we know it. Quit your whining, Mr.Lutwak and throw your hat in the ring for a higher, mre suitable office. Congress, maybe. School board; don't waste your time with this mess.
Posted by: Lauren Singer at July 31, 2004 09:04 AMYou people are all idiotic. Who cares about Paul Lutwak's enemies? He has tried hard for the whole community and we owe him thanks. He got sick of all of you and has opted for a quieter life away from the limelight. Who can blame this man? Why don't you all just get behind him once and forall and support his brave initiatives. Face facts, folks, it is a mess and Lutwak maybe the only one who sees it as it is. Come on,let us rally behind him. Lutwak and Dryden deserve better.
Posted by: Bard at September 24, 2004 06:31 AMPaul Lutwak abandoned the community when we needed him. He has been commuting to Las Vegas ever since he decided we weren't good enough. I think he and his family are moving there if Paul can get on the fire department. We don't need carpet-baggers like the Lutwaks. We need citizens committed to the people. We are all better off if he isn't a part of our team. His family will be missed, but his politcal rigamoroll is not what Dryden needs. What does he want....another Ithaca. Lutwak we will miss you. Why don't you give us one more chance to put you in office. Lauren Singer
Posted by: Lauren Singer at October 2, 2004 03:18 PM