<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><br><div><br><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce <<a href="mailto:rmccune@tompkinschamber.org">rmccune@tompkinschamber.org</a>><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;"><b>Stewart Park Park Revitalization Public Forum</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">November 6, 2014 11:19:24 AM EST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;"><a href="mailto:shiragolding@gmail.com">shiragolding@gmail.com</a><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Reply-To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;"><a href="mailto:rmccune@tompkinschamber.org">rmccune@tompkinschamber.org</a><br></span></div><br>
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>MORE INFORMATION:</strong> <br><br></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rick Manning, Executive Director, Friends of Stewart Park <br></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(E) <a href="mailto:RMannin4@twcny.rr.com">RMannin4@twcny.rr.com</a> (C) 607-592-4647 <br></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">or visit<a style="color: rgb(10, 116, 219); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017yCzXMXYpWxDiyPaHUiVUSca3mXU1KdsUTjSYrgO7hDZuMY3onR2AleSajFR9mHZC0l7nWQS6XHBabteeNjkBCDJQEURVHYMStxIvuE8CRHgn7Va4RWDHFsUYHIUvKatrD4QM8F9Uqco7TtdtRBmrjfFOqpkQE2HFN0WWfdBTella7dFNFKQPA==&c=bVpWXMCHoEHR1I83CqTrGTDMsWXq7n4oFSsKkizJ1xS2ZZS5XAyERg==&ch=N5yYaYpi0obWqrbgJ4ZQ3DmIwfMQ2aSEo7C266YDm8EOKFl070S9QA==" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank"> www.FriendsofStewartPark.org</a><br></div>
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </strong> <br> <br></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Stewart Park Revitalization Plan Public Meeting</strong> <br><br></div>
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<div>Ithaca, NY:<br></div>
<div>November 6, 2014<br><br></div>
<div><strong>WHEN:</strong> Tuesday, November 18, 2014 @ 5:30pm<br></div>
<div><strong>WHERE:</strong> Cinemapolis Theatre 5 <br></div>
<div><strong>WHAT: </strong>A Multimedia Presentation and Public Discussion on the Future of Stewart Park, Ithaca's Historic Waterfront Park<br></div>
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<div>Join the Friends of Stewart Park, the City of Ithaca, the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, the Wharton Studio Museum and other park revitalization partners for a one-hour presentation on the many exciting park revitalization projects that have been completed, are underway, and are being planned in Stewart Park.<br><br>During the past four years, numerous improvements have been made in Stewart Park including the construction of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, the renovation of the Mayor Stewart Memorial Flagpole Garden, the reconstruction of the Tea Pavilion, new plantings at the park entrance, and a variety of new exterior interpretive signs. <br><br>Key projects being planned include a new inclusive playground & spraypark for children of all ages and abilities; the Wharton Studio Museum in the historic Wharton Studio building that will celebrate Ithaca's silent film history; the renovation of the Picnic (Large) Pavilion, the painting of the Carousel horses for the first time in 36 years; and important improvements to the historic Cascadilla Boathouse. Future projects being considered will be introduced and discussed.<br><br></div>
<div>Please join us in this much-needed revitalization effort! Complimentary popcorn for all who attend!<br><br></div>
<div>We welcome your attendance on November 18th and appreciate your input on our plans to make much needed improvements to Stewart Park. If you have questions about this public forum or about the park, please feel free to contact Rick Manning, Executive Director of the Friends of Stewart Park at <a href="mailto:rmannin4@twcny.rr.com">rmannin4@twcny.rr.com</a> or 607-592-4647. <br><br></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>About the Friends of Stewart Park</strong><br><br><br></div>
<div style="text-align: left;" align="left">The mission of the Friends of Stewart Park, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, is to enhance and revitalize Stewart park in partnership with the City of Ithaca, for the enjoyment of Ithaca residents and visitors to our community. Stewart Park was founded as a City of Ithaca public park in 1921. The Friends of Stewart Park is working to dramatically revitalize the park for its centennial celebration in 2021.<br><br></div>
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<div style="text-align: center; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" align="center"><strong>About the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce</strong><br><br><br></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">With nearly 700 active members, the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to making our county a great place to live and work. We are a progressive, forward thinking organization dedicated to promoting business in our region by being the community's nexus. The Tompkins Chamber works to forge links between and among business and government, community organizations, local residents and institutions.<br><br><br></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The mission of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce is to advocate for the free enterprise system and sound economic development, foster success for its members, and promote a high quality of life in Tompkins County through strong leadership, dynamic partnerships and timely information. We promote Tompkins County through creative and innovative marketing by the Convention and Visitors Bureau and work to attract and retain a well-matched and talented workforce. </span> <br><br></div>
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