Relating to the 1861 thread in Miscellaneous...
...the Ithaca Hour Note (1/8 hour, actually)...

I saw a program on PBS about this town. I think it is one of the coolest things ever and think it would be ideal for just about any small town. It helps to keep business within the town and creates a feeling of uniqueness and togetherness. I wish we coud do something like that here.

I live about 90 minutes from here and it really is a very cool place. Especially for old hippies like me......

chris