Vol. 127, No. 23 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, June 7, 2012 Inside
Sam Scholes memorial ...Pg.2 Another Rhubarb Recipe! ...Pg.3 County trying to save money ..Pg.4 Decorations at Better Days ...Pg.5 Turning A Deaf Ear ...Pg.6 Wait A Minute Taking Break....Pg.7 Alfred woman writes book ....Pg.10 Five to be inducted at AU ...Pg.16
Since June 02, 2012 is the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, Arun Varshneya remembered that his Dad (Mr.
N. L. Varshneya) of Agra, India was invited to attend some of the coronation ceremonies on June 2, 1953 while he visited. The atten- dees received a few mementos for the occa- sion. I brought one of them, a beer stein, over to Alfred. At right, Darshana Varsh- neya is holding the QE II coronation mug with Her Majesty the Queen trying to read the latest issue of the Al-
fred Sunand the other inset photo of the mug itself, hopefully, shows June 2nd, 1953, the coronation date.
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Group pedaling their way back to AU Reunion ’12
ALFRED— Alfred Univer- sity’s (AU) “Bikers from Mars,”
(Mars, PA, outside Pittsburgh, that is) are on their way to cam- pus for Reunion 2012 festivities, June 8-10.
The crew left Mars on June 3 and expects to enter the village of Alfred Friday (June 8) afternoon in time to begin weekend activi- ties on campus. During the six- day trip, the bikers will travel 266 miles.
The core bike crew includes David Conrad ’76, Roger Eiss
’58, Jim Randall ’77, and Dave Perry ’61 and his wife Kate, vet- erans of the 2011 bike ride from Lake Placid.
David Holleb ’77 has signed up for the final three days of the six-day trip; he’ll pedal from Coudersport, PA. Richard Rygiel
’76 plans to join up either in Bath or Hornell for a day or two. Peter Stull ’75 (proprietor of the bike shop in Alfred Station) will ride the final day from Hornell, along with, to judge from the 2010 and 2011 trips, others from the Alfred community. Ed Law ’58, who rides his pre-World War II bike, second-hand bike—a gift from his dad—with no gearshift to help him climb hills, will also ride the final few miles of the trip.
Past Alfred University Reunion bike trips have crossed the Poconos for (’03 and ’08 Re-
ALFRED—Fast connection to the Internet has arrived at Alfred University and with it the ability to connect more readily to other institutions, researchers and the online community at large, which is critically important to an aca- demic community.
New York’s Southern Tier has long been at a competitive disad- vantage when it came to connec- tion, but as of June 1, Alfred University now has robust, high speed connection (at 500 MB) thanks to an infusion of funds from the federal American Re- covery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and a partnership with Albany-based ION (Independent Optical Network).
The Alfred University project is the first part of a much larger project to be completed under ION’s ARRA grant that will eventually connect 70-plus rural communities.
Alfred University alumni bikers pose with the King Alfred statue on campus at the end of their 2011 adventure.
AU-ION project brings in high-speed internet
AU’s Director of Information Technology Gary Roberts said bringing high speed access to the campus has long been a goal.
“Years ago it was evident that everything was migrating toward broadband delivery,” he said,
“Even traditional entertainment and utilities were increasingly being delivered over broadband connections.”
Roberts began exploring how to get a fiber network in place and invited potential infrastruc- ture partners and users to the dis- cussion. About the same time, the university made the decision to relocate and upgrade its data center, building a state-of-the-art facility, which eventually led ION to the decision to locate a POP (an Internet Point of Pres- ence or hub) on the AU campus.
When ARRA funding became available in 2009, the expansion of fiber networks became more feasible for rural areas, including the Southern Tier, and the deal came together between ION and
AU.“Alfred University is a com- munity anchor institution in this project and has been a great part- ner to work with,” said Jim Becker, president of ION. “We have been working very closely with Gary Roberts and his team and that has made it easier for ION to bring high capacity broadband to rural Western New York.”
“It’s widely recognized that bringing fiber to rural communi- ties is very important to their eco- nomic future,” Becker added. “In fact, this project has been cited on President Obama’s list of 100 stimulus fund projects that are changing America.”
As a carrier neutral provider, ION built the infrastructure, in- stalling a sufficient amount of fiber to allow various service providers to utilize as much bandwidth as they need for their customers’ use.
INOC, LLC, an Albany-based datacenter and Internet provider, unions), the Catskills (’10) and
the Adirondacks (’11). This year the bikers will cross the Alleghe- nies!
The 2012 journey will take the riders from Mars to Clarion, PA;
then from Clarion to St. Marys, PA; then on to Coudersport, PA;
from Coudersport to Bath, NY;
out of Bath to Hornell; and fi- nally, from Hornell to Alfred.
Conrad, an avid biker, says the exercise helps him stay in shape since he works a job that requires him to sit at a desk five or six days a week. He says he’s ridden a bike from Maine to Florida, across Iowa and participated place in a 10-day stage rides.
“I’m no Lance Armstrong,”
says Conrad, bank president of Citizens National Bank Putnam, CT. “I do it to test myself and keep the pounds off.”
Eiss says he was a complete couch potato as an Alfred Uni- versity student. He recalls when he was about 27 a doctor told him after a physical that he had never seen someone his age in such poor physical condition. He says today he spends a minimum of two hours per week on an exer- cise bike and he uses a bike in France when he visits his in-laws there every other year.
He first traveled to Reunion Weekend with Alfred graduates across the Pocono Mountains in
2008.
“I had a wonderful time and was hooked,” says Eiss.
Holleb says he also didn’t ride a bicycle at Alfred.
“I played lacrosse and drank beer instead!” says Holleb.
Holleb says he was hesitant to buy a bicycle.
“I finally bit the bullet and pur- chased a Bianchi road bike. This will be the longest ride I have ever attempted. It is nice to train
for a goal and get in shape at the same time.”
Eiss explained coordinating the trip included calling bikers on the alumni news website, finding lodging, arranging a dinner at Hornell’s Sunset Inn, and provid- ing transportation for luggage.
The riders say they prepared for the trip by having their bikes tuned and increasing their train- ing schedules.
Conrad says if high tempera-
tures accompany the riders, it won’t be a problem.
“I enjoy riding in the heat,”
says Conrad. “As long I stay hy- drated, it doesn’t bother me.”
Eiss says he’s looking forward to the great time he will have with wonderful people during the trip.
“We have already started plan- ning the 2013 ride,” says Eiss.
“More people should do this!”
says Holleb.
is providing the Internet access to Alfred University via the ION connection. Funding for the proj- ect, called the ION Upstate New York Rural Broadband Initiative, was awarded in late 2009 by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under its Broadband Technology Opportunities Pro- gram (BTOP).
In addition to the NTIA stimu- lus funding, ION received an ad- ditional grant of 10 percent of the total project cost through the New York State Innovation Economy Matching Grant Pro- gram. When the ION project is completed, there will be overlap- ping fiber rings throughout the state, so that broadband circuits can be automatically switched in another direction in the event of a break in the line.
The project calls for installa- tion of 1,300-plus miles of fiber optic lines in 10 regions of New York State, as well as neighbor- ing parts of Pennsylvania and
Vermont, at a cost of nearly $50 million. The federal investment of $39.7 million was comple- mented with a $9.8 million in- vestment from ION and the Development Authority of the North Country.
About ION
ION is an Albany, New York based, statewide, redundant SONET fiber network connect- ing over 60 rural New York State communities and their surround- ing areas to the Information Su- perhighway, and the many opportunities it provides. The in- creased bandwidth for transfer of information that ION will make available to rural and urban areas is a necessary component in order to compete in today’s world. ION will provide redun- dant access to telecommunica- tions services, as well as advanced telecommunication services for businesses, educa- tional institutions, health care providers, libraries, and govern- mental agencies.
As of Friday, June 1,
AU, ION connected
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OBITUARIES
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Weather for the Week
May 29-June 4 May Hi Lo Precip. Snow
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30 83 52 0.23”
31 75 42 0
June1 69 43 0 2 63 48 1.32”
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May Summary:
Avg. high: 73 Avg. low: 45
Highest temp: 88 (May 29) Lowest temp: 23 (May 1) Total precipitation: 2.34”
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JEAN MAXINE BROWN Formerly of Andover HOPKINTON, MA—Jean Maxine Brown, 84, formerly of Andover, entered into the pres- ence of Jesus on Wednesday (May 30, 2012) at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham, MA following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Brown was born on June 26, 1927, in Petrolia, to Glenn and Lillian (Grossman) Halsey.
She was a 1945 graduate of An- dover Central School. On April 5, 1946, in Buffalo, she married Francis L. Brown, who prede- ceased her on May 29, 2000.
Jean worked in the Andover Central School cafeteria for 31 years until her retirement in 1986.
Jean is survived by a daughter, Diane (Joseph) Neri of Hopkin- ton, MA; two sisters, Betty (Arthur) Havens of Wellsville, and Dolores (William) Richmond of Florida; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Joe) DeLuca, Valerie (Jonathan) Boudel, Joseph Neri (Carolyn Murphy) and Elizabeth (Kevin) Haberski; seven great- grandchildren, Bradley DeLuca, Emily DeLuca, Zachary Boudel, Lauren Boudel, Jack Neri, Samantha Haberski and Jessica Haberski; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by their infant daughter, Linda Jean Brown, in 1946.
Jean enjoyed puzzles, garden- ing, a fun game of cards and ex- ercising regularly with her many walks. She was a member of the Andover Golden Agers and faith- fully attended Andover Baptist Church. But more that these, she was a loving wife, mother, grand- mother and friend to all who knew her.
Friends called from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at Baker- Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at the fu- neral home immediately follow- ing the visitation with Rev. Frank Troutman of the Andover Baptist Church officiating. Burial fol- lowed in Hillside Cemetery. On- line condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Jean’s name may be made to An- dover Rescue Squad, PO Box 726, Andover, NY 14806.
SAMUEL R. SCHOLES JR.
Beloved Chemistry Professor ALFRED--Samuel R. Scholes Jr., of 45 W. University St., Al- fred, professor emeritus of chem- istry at Alfred University, died on Thursday, May 24, 2012. Dr. Sc- holes would have celebrated his 97th birthday on June 5.
Sam lived independently in Al- fred until the end of his life, ac- tive in the Union University Church and golfing at Wellsville Country Club well into his 90s.
There will be a memorial serv- ice at the Union University Church, Alfred, at 3 p.m., Satur- day, June 16. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the community charity of each donor’s choice.
Sam is survived by his daugh- ter Susan Schools, brother James Scholes, grandchildren Sean Mc- Clure and Tara McClure Domi- can, and three great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Doris, daughter Jean Ann Scholes, brother Addison Sc- holes, and sister Ann Scholes Colvin.
Born in 1915 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the oldest of four children of Samuel R. and Lois Boren Sc- holes. He married the late Doris Hann, a 1937 alumna of Alfred University, on Oct. 28, 1944, in Alfred. She was a high school English teacher prior to their marriage. She was a secretary in the Admissions Office from 1962 until her retirement in 1980.
Friends recall that she suffered a major stroke in 1985. For more than seven years until her death Oct. 5, 1993, Sam drove to the nursing home in Wellsville every day to be with her.
A beloved member of the Al- fred University faculty for 35 years until his retirement in 1980, Sam Scholes Jr. arrived in Alfred in 1932 when his father Samuel R. Scholes Sr. was hired by the College of Ceramics to establish a program in glass science engi- neering. Sam Jr. was graduated from Alfred University with a de- gree in chemistry in 1937. Fol- lowing in his father’s footsteps, he earned a degree in physical chemistry from Yale University in 1940.
He taught at Tufts University
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for five years before returning to Alfred University in 1946 as an associate professor of general chemistry. He was promoted to full professor in 1958. He served as chair of the chemistry depart- ment for 15 years. In the citation presented to him when he was granted emeritus status upon his retirement in 1980, it was noted
"Through his earnest, conscien- tious teaching, he has introduced thousands of undergraduates into the mysteries, joys and satisfac- tions of the discipline around which he has centered his profes- sional life."
He is credited with developing a chemistry faculty "devoted to the teaching of chemistry and to the University." His "foresight and careful planning" led to the
"development and sustaining of a chemistry program that has con- tinued to thrive."
Scholes taught general chem- istry to all majors, physical chemistry and analytical chem- istry to science majors and engi- neering students, and organic chemistry to nursing students.
"When alumni remember the Alfred University faculty who were more than their professors, who were their mentors and their friends, more often than not, they talk about Sam Scholes Jr.," said Alfred University President Charles M. Edmondson. "A pro- fessor of chemistry at the Univer- sity for 35 years, Sam influenced the lives of thousands of AU alumni. He truly embodied the essence of what we like to think is at the heart of the Alfred expe- rience - knowledgeable, caring faculty members. Sam even in- fluenced the people he met after his retirement. I have rarely met anyone with so much ability to see the good in people and to take joy from life."
The late Dr. Joshua Fierer, a 1959 alumnus of Alfred Univer- sity, in 1999 created the Samuel R. Scholes Jr. Lecture in Chem- istry in honor of his "friend and mentor." Dr. Fierer recalled evenings spent with Sam and Doris Scholes as some of his best memories of Alfred.
In recognition of his continued loyalty to his alma mater, in 2005 Scholes was awarded the Lillian T. Nevins Award for Lifetime Service to Alfred University.
Sustainability officer named at Alfred State College
ALFRED--Alfred State is pleased to announce that Julian Dautremont-Smith has joined the campus community as chief sus- tainability officer at the college.
He has served in several posi- tions, including as associate di- rector for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
“I am pleased to welcome Ju- lian Dautremont-Smith to Alfred State,” remarked John M. Ander- son, president of the college. “Ju- lian brings vast experience in the field of sustainability, and will be an asset to the college, both as a member of President’s Council and as a leading professional in sustainability education.”
Dautremont-Smith is a 2003 graduate of Lewis & Clark Col-
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In addition to his service to the University, Scholes served as an Alfred Village trustee for 14 years, deputy mayor and life member of the A.E. Crandall Hook and Ladder Co., and was chief of the department 1955-57.
A more than 60-year member of the American Chemical Soci- ety (ACS), Scholes served as the second chair of the Corning sec- tion of the ACS in 1954 and in November 2003 he was one of four charter members of the sec- tion who helped celebrate the section's 50th birthday.
Arrangements are under the di- rection of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneral- home.com.
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lege with a Bachelor of Arts inenvironmental studies, and re- ceived his Master of Business Administration/Master of Sci- ence in natural resources and the environment from the University of Michigan in May of this year.
He participated in the 2002 United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa as one of 10 Green- peace youth delegates, and re- ceived a J. William Fulbright student grant to work in Barba- dos, where he assisted the found- ing of a social enterprise that processes waste vegetable oil into biodiesel. His business plan for the company led to Native Sun NRG receiving a $10,000 sec- ond-place prize in the Prime Minister’s National innovation Competition.
His work at AASHE included overseeing AASHE’s major pro- grams, such as the American Col- lege and University Presidents Climate Commitment and the (STARS).
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One of the things we love about deserts is that with the sparse veg- etation, landforms are very easy to see. This is at Ernst Tinaja (earthen jar) in Big Bend National Park in Texas. You are looking at layered limestone into which has been cut by swirling water the
"tank" you see in the lower right of the photo. These occasional water holes are essential to life in the desert and while we were there, enjoying the contorted, metamorphosed, and faulted layers, we saw many birds and insects enjoying this rare oasis. This particular water source is not available to larger animals, as its steep, slick sides make it a death trap. For perspective, there is a family of four and their guide near the center of the photo.
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Mary-Lou Cartledge reminded me this week of an old saying from our childhood days, “Hope the rain don’t hurt the rhubarb!”
What it means, I have no idea. And, I had completely forgotten it, probably because it offends my old English teacher sensibilities.
I used to make rhubarb jam but have lost the recipe. This recipe is from one of my many collected cookbooks entitled Favorite Recipes From Our Best Cooks, published by the Good Hope Evan- gelical Lutheran Church in North Lima, Ohio.
Rhubarb Jam 9 c. rhubarb, sliced ½ inch thick 7 c. sugar
Stir together and let set 4 hours or overnight. Cook 7-10 min- utes. Add 3 (3oz.) packages strawberry jello. Cook7-10 minutes.
Should be kept in the refrigerator. If cooked like other jam, can be sealed with paraffin.
ALFRED--Local Master Gardeners have scheduled six summer workshops to help Alfred food and flower growers boost their know- how. They will be held on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm. at the presenters’ garden sites. Remaining dates, presenters, subjects and locations are:
♦June 7, Mary Lu Wells on mulching, 4981 McAndrews Rd.;
♦ June 21, Debbie MacCrea on balancing color, Water Wells Rd.;♦ July 12, Mary Lu Wells on summer garden maintenance, McAndrews Rd.;
♦July 26, Rick Martin on dealing with good and bad bugs, TBA;♦August 9, Mary Lu Wells on fall planting, McAndrews Rd.;
♦August 23, Chester Galle on composting, Randolph Rd.
Register for the workshops by contacting Colleen Cavagna at 585-268-7644, Ext. 12 or e-mail at [email protected]. The cost for the series is $20 or $5 per session.
Alfred’s Sustainability Working Group (ASWG )brings your at- tention to an active Community Garden behind the former ASC hor- ticulture building on Rte. 244. Sandra Dennison and Calista McBride of Alfred State, supported by ASWG members, initiated this project and now have fourteen community gardeners with green- ing plots. For more information on the program contact Sandra at [email protected].
The historic garden-pond behind the Montessori School on South Main St. is being restored and replanted by a small group of folks headed by Allecia Brutzman. She welcomes visitors to the project. Watch for the July opening of the Alfred Farmers’ Market, an outlet for local farmers and strictly local produce. Other area pro- duced goods will also be available.
The ASWG invites community members to join us at our next general meeting on Wednesday June 27, 4:30 pm at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse. Sign on to one of our activities or initiate something of your own. Out new website will be launched at summer’s end along with a Task and Tool Share project that we hope will engage many in the community.
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ALFRED--The Alfred Village Board will hold its semi-annual Village Forum from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12 in the Alfred Village Hall. Residents, land- lords, business owners, and those associated with our local cam- puses are welcome to attend.
Feel free to bring suggestions and concerns to the forum. Take this opportunity to join trustees, employees and other members of
Gardening workshops offered;
Community Garden now active
the community in a discussion of issues that affect the lives of all those who live, study or work in Alfred.
The agenda for the June 12 meeting is as follows:
1.Community Discussion, 7 p.m.2.Meeting Opening
3.Minutes 4.Announcements 5.Guests
6.New Business
--NYMS Grant - Possible Board Action on awning/facade contracts
7.Old Business
a. Zoning Law Proposed Change - board discussion
b. WWTP Digestor Cover
$600,000 Project Completion - board action
c. WWTP Improvements
$250,000 Bond Resolution - board action
8. Reports
9. Budget adjustments 10. Bills
11. Adjournment 12.Upcoming meetings --Next regular board meeting Tuesday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m.
ALFRED – Have old comput- ers, printers, TVs or other elec- tronic paraphernalia you want to dispose of?
Alfred University and Alfred State College, in conjunction with SunnKing Electronics Re- cycling are hosting a free elec- tronics recycling program Friday and Saturday.
The items may be dropped off at the Alfred State College bus garage on State Route 21 just north of the Village of Alfred from 2-7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. There will be no charge to residents for dis- posing of the used equipment.
Area residents may dispose of laptops and desktop computers;
computer accessories; TVs and monitors; audio/video equip- ment; cellphones and personal data assistants; MP 3 players;
communications equipment;
servers and information technol- ogy equipment; printers; copiers and fax machines; video games and systems; circuit boards;
medical and lab equipment and/or ink and toner cartridges.
A complete list of what may be disposed of through the recycling program is available at http://www.sunnking.com/ac- ceptable-materials.
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To the editor:
Kudos to D. Philip Baker for his clearly written and thought- ful response on "Redefining Marriage" in the May 24th Al- fred Sun.
My father (David S. Clarke) performed many marriages dur- ing his career as a Seventh-Day Baptist minister. I remember his preparing the civil forms and getting the witnesses to sign the certificate as a part of his legal duties as a minister. That was part of the marrying and was separate from the religious cere- mony.
Baker's letter clearly delin- eates the civil and religious as- pects of marriage and I very much appreciate his writing of that letter.
Sherman Clarke Alfred, NY
To the Editor:
The American Lung Associa- tion joins the World Health Or- ganization (WHO) in celebrating World No Tobacco Day on Thursday, May 31. This year’s theme is Tobacco Indus- try Interference and focuses on
the need to expose and counter the industry's increasingly ag- gressive attempts to undermine global tobacco control efforts.
What we’re seeing in New York, and throughout the coun- try, is the point of sale product display marketing that is clev- erly designed to appeal to chil- dren. On World No Tobacco Day, we want to draw attention to the fact that when these to- bacco displays are placed promi- nently at checkout counters next to candy and gum and outside of stores at kids’ eye level, it en- courages them to smoke.
In New York alone, Big To- bacco spends over $1 million on marketing their deadly products each day. Meanwhile, states are failing to adequately invest in proven policies and programs to counteract this rampant tobacco marketing.
About 3,000 American teenagers start smoking every day, roughly one million new teenage smokers annually; a third of whom will ultimately die from their addiction. More than 25,000 New Yorkers die each year as a result of smoking.
In the Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control report, released this year, New York State failed for Tobacco Preven- tion funding, spending only 20%
of the CDC’s recommended level. Visit www.stateoftobacco- control.org for more on New York’s grades, and to see what you can do.
Sincerely, Jeff Seyler, President & CEO American Lung Association of the Northeast
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For most of the time that I have served on the County Legisla- ture the County has struggled to meet State imposed mandates in- volving major capital projects. Six years ago we were finishing up work on the Jail project. Then we had to wrestle with the renovation of the Courthouse and construction of the Courthouse Addition.
Those are now completed so we can finally focus on the day-to-day business of County government. There are still numerous mandates and unreasonable regulations, but at least there are no “monster”
projects pending. Now we can direct our undivided attention to sav- ing money and cutting costs. It isn’t glitzy, but it is extremely im- portant.
The May 28th session of the County Legislature began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Naval Chief Petty Officer April Din.
In addition to her service in the Naval Reserve, April serves as Deputy Clerk in the Allegany County Family Court. Her service in both capacities is exemplary.
Four of the five resolutions approved by the Board involved fi- nancial issues, and should generate financial savings. Resolution 74- 12 abolished three positions of “Aging Service Technician” and created two positions of “Aging Service Specialist” in the Office For the Aging (“OFA”). This change increases staffing flexibility in the OFA, while reducing expenses. OFA Director Kim Toot pro- posed the changes in response to the Board’s request that Depart- ment Heads find ways to reduce costs. The anticipated savings over the next 1 ½ years should exceed $69,000. There will be additional savings in future years. This creative approach is an example of
“thinking outside the box” and demonstrates how we can save money while still providing important services to County residents.
Kim Toot and her dedicated staff should be commended for coming up with this proposal.
Resolution 75-12 established a uniform hourly rate schedule for part-time Correction Officers (“COs”) working in the County Jail.
The initial hourly rate will be $13.00. After part-time COs complete field training and basic Correction Officer Academy they will be paid $15.00/hour. After serving in the Sheriff’s Department for five consecutive years they will be paid $16.00/hour. After serving ten years they will receive $17.00/hour. This pay schedule will result in modest savings for the Sheriff’s Department.
Resolution 76-12 reappointed Susan Dougherty to the County Board of Health for a six year term. Resolution 77-12 transferred
$1,000 from the contractual expense account to the Emergency Serv- ices Contractual Expenses Account. The transferred money will pay for vehicle repairs, rather than a vehicle purchase. This will generate significant savings for the County.
Resolution 78-12 approved an agreement between the OFA and a company called P2 Collaborative of Western New York. That com- pany will provide transition training for persons on Medicaid and Medicare who are discharged from Jones Memorial Hospital. The federal government will pay 100% of the cost, so Allegany County won’t have any expense. This program should improve the quality of care provided to persons discharged from Jones Memorial Hos- pital. It should also reduce the long-term cost of care, which could ultimately reduce the County’s share of Medicaid costs.
The Legislature then approved the payment of the audited bills.
The total amount for the prior two-week period was $3,741,701.22.
This included $384,540.00 for the County’s share of Medicaid. The latest payments bring our cost for Medicaid for 2012 to
$3,976,466.00. At that rate our Medicaid burden will exceed $10 million for 2012. No other state requires local governments to con- tribute towards the cost of Medicaid. The state dictates every detail and aspect of the Medicaid Program. This is clearly a state program.
This $10,000,000 cost should be paid by the state, not the County.
Most of the work of the Legislature is done in its Committees, not during Board sessions. In the coming weeks I hope to report on some additional cost saving initiatives being considered by various committees.
By DoviD EfunE The anniversary of Israel's Six Day War not only commemo- rates an unlikely military vic- tory, resulting in the Jewish liberation of Jerusalem, Hebron and other ancient Jewish cities, but also one of the last modern day catalysts of near universal Jewish self-regard.
Just recently I heard a Siber- ian Jew reminisce about just how proud he felt, "our heads were held high," he said. Words that are routinely used to de- scribe this period include; eu- phoric, hope and confidence.
"The Jewish explosion of pride came in the wake of the Six Day War of 1967," wrote Patrick Er- colano in a Baltimore Sun col- umn.These sentiments do not ap- pear to have been confined geo- graphically, nor even politically, for the most part. They were not limited to Zionists, and impacted all Jews of many stripes and ori- entations. This unified high was a product of a victory, a hard fought vanquishing of sworn en- emies, beaten into retreat and re- spectful submission; an absolute triumph over a mortal threat.
45 years later, some feel that 1967 was a plateau in terms of global positive appreciation for the Jewish state and its position in the world. In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, Israel's Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren bemoans, "Why has Israel's image deteriorated?"
and "why have anti-Israel libels once consigned to hate groups become media mainstays? How can we explain the assertion that an insidious "Israel Lobby" pur- chases votes in Congress, or that Israel oppresses Christians?"
Oren is right in his reasoning that "The answer lies in the sys- tematic delegitimization of the Jewish state. Having failed to destroy Israel by conventional arms and terrorism, Israel's ene- mies alit on a subtler and more sinister tactic that hampers Is- rael's ability to defend itself, even to justify its existence."
The Ambassador's call to action is equally potent, "Israel must confront the acute dangers of delegitimization as it did armies and bombers in the past."
Yet in this new battle it seems, Israel has forgotten how to fight, how to win and how to secure overwhelming unifying victory as it has in the past on the battle- field. In Oren's article alone, he gives much ground to Israel's ideological enemies through contextual acknowledgement of damaging arguments. He says that "Israel today is more demo- cratic," implying that in the past
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Even worse, he writes that Israel
"is more committed to peace,"
insinuating that Israel's defen- sive wars were not fought in the service of peace, and accepting the Arab narrative that defines opportunities for peace in terms of territorial concession.
Zionist leader Zeev Jabo- tisnky wrote, "In this world, re- spect is accorded only to those who stand up for their rights, who stand and defend them without swerving, endlessly, until they win through."
If they are to be successful, Oren and others that seek to ad- dress this challenge must take their own challenge more liter- ally; this conflict must be fought like it is 1967 all over again. Is- rael is under siege and emer- gency measures are called for, political unity, preemptive strikes, you name it.
Yitzchok Rabin explained Is- rael's 1967 success in the follow- ing terms; "Our airmen, who
struck the enemies' planes so ac- curately that no one in the world understands how it was done and people seek technological explanations or secret weapons;
our armored troops who beat the enemy even when their equip- ment was inferior to his; our sol- diers in all other branches... who overcame our enemies every- where, despite the latter's supe-
rior numbers and
fortifications-all these revealed not only coolness and courage in the battle but...an understanding that only their personal stand against the greatest dangers would achieve victory for their country and for their families, and that if victory was not theirs the alternative was annihilation."
Israel must recognize the al- ternative to losing the war of ideas and fight with accuracy, coolness and with courage.
The author is the editor of The Algemeiner and director of the GJCF and can be e-mailed at [email protected].
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Black-Eyed Susan presents Taylor Pie, James Krueger
WELLSVILLE--When Les- ley Christman eats at Better Day Pub, she listens for conversa- tions about the decorations be- cause Leslie likes to take credit for the color, sparkle and glitz that has been part of Better Days for the past 7 years.
Leslie once heard a guy usher in his wife announcing, “This is the bar I was telling you about.
They have the best decorations in this place.”
“Well, thank you,” Leslie swept in to say. She wanted them to know that she was on the decorating crew. Leslie said she has taken credit for Better Day’s decorations whenever possible- in spite of the fact that she does none of the creative work.
If you’ve not seen Better Days in the last 7 years, go soon. Bet- ter Days is for sale and the crew just put up the last round of Bet- ter Days bling. It’s the end of the decorating era that has bloomed at the creative direction of Jim Horn and HM Bateman.
It started with a bet. Jim and HM were eating with Lynn and Don McCutcheon when they started talking about the Christ- mas bright world outside of Bet- ter Days and the drab dullness inside. Lynn said that Andrew Harris would never agree to dec- orations in the bar.
“Never,” Lynn said and plunked down cash to bet on her conviction.
Just then Andrew Harris, the owner, walked in so HM popped up and asked if she and Jim could decorate Better Days for Christmas. She proposed some- thing “Mardi Gras” and prom- ised to take it all down later.
“Sure,” said Andrew.
Well, at the end of the Christ- mas season, Andrew told HM that people loved the decora- tions. Instead of taking them down, he suggested a seasonal change so the first decorating crew was formed with HM and Jim, the McCutcheons and Bob and Pam Bruckner. Nobody’s
ANGELICA—Black-Eyed
Susan Acoustic Café (22 W.
Main St., Angelica) is pleased to host Acoustic Open Mic Night every “first Thursday.” This month the event takes place from 7–10 p.m. tonight (Thurs- day June 7) hosted by Bob and Gena Decker.
The café’s musical guests this week also include folk legend Taylor Pie on Friday, June 8 and James Kruger on Saturday, June 9. The café’s Acoustic Open Mic Night is open to players of all ages and levels of experience who gather at the café to make music, play Scrabble or chess, and share a laugh and a good meal. Hosts Bob and Gena Decker of Belmont kick off the evening playing a few songs.
They’ll then introduce other per- formers in the order in which they signed in.
Taylor Pie...Friday, June 8 A lifetime of experience in- forms the lyrics of this Nashville-based singer-song-
Taylor Pie, pictured here in
“younger days,” will perform at Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Cafe Friday, June 8.
James Krueger will perform in Angelica Saturday, June 9.
sure but that might have been in 2007.
Jim and HM slowly chose
“new victims” to draw into the decorating task. Judy Hill en- tered the group and Allison Midgley took on the painting of the front window. Rick Hardman started spending time on ladders stapling to the ceiling and Pete Midgley adopted the space above the front booths as his special area.
Lesley Christman and I are general workers pulling staples to take things down, testing light strings, cutting tags off new dec- orations, dressing the moose or turkey with seasonal finery, sta- pling new things in place – whatever was needed. Ed and Kay Eicher, newer members, often put lights along the booths.
Decorating was a monthly project until Judy, Jim and HM
A sun is painted on the window at Better Days in Wellsville.
(Elaine Hardman Photo)
Volunteers hang decorations at Better Days in Wellsville. (Elaine Hardman Photo) moved from Wellsville. Then it
became seasonal and now, with Better Days for sale, it’s ending.
For the final round there are some of each of the light boxes, a bit of Valentine’s and St.
Patrick’s Day and a taste of other seasons.
Judy Hill said that decorating has always been a fun opportu- nity to be told what to do by HM so she drove about 430 miles for a chance to be part of this last hurrah. “I enjoy good food, good drinks and lots of friendship on a Sunday afternoon. What’s bet- ter than that?”
Jim Horn likes making the stuff that goes up more than he likes putting it up. A look toward the ceiling helps one realize the intertwining extension cords and myriad hooks that hold the sparkle up there.
Eichers eat lunch at Better Days every Friday and see the Pub as a family place with out- standing food and good com- pany of all ages.
Kay’s favorite meal is a tuna sandwich without the bread.
She’s impressed by Andrew’s support of the community with constant fund raisers for SPCA
and domestic violence. Andrew supports all the things and agen- cies he believes in.
Looking back to that first dec- orated Christmas, it’s unlikely Andrew expected to have color- ful lights become important.
Decorating started as a low sta- tus event. At first, decorating rated no more than a shrug of the shoulders and a second of thought but it turned into a part of life at Better Days.
“The designs have always been innovative and reflective of the highly evolved/involved and progressive people who do the decorating. The decorations tan- gibly add to the business by making it a more comfortable place to be. People are drawn to the light.”
“I appreciate everyone doing this out of the kindness of their hearts and the decorating crew itself has made Better Days a better place to be.”
Looking around at people standing on ladders, calling for help or singing along with the radio, he said, “These people are all family here.”
It’s been great to be part of the Better Days glitter.
Decorations have given pub some ‘Better Days’
writer, whose songs have been recorded by Tanya Tucker and Mickey Gilley. Born in Texas as Susan Taylor, she started per- forming at the age of ten. As a high school senior she joined with singer/pickers Don
Williams and Lofton Kline to form a trio called the Pozo-Seco Singers. "Time" (written by Michael Merchant) was the group's first recording and was an instant regional hit. Columbia Records then signed the trio and nationally released the song, which became the title of their first album. Two more albums followed on Columbia. When the group disbanded in 1970, Pie focused on songwriting for JMI Music.
James Krueger...Sat., June 9 James Krueger plays guitar with a unique style of finger picking–part folksy, part flailing, part classical. Krueger, a con- temporary country / Americana songwriter, hails from Pine Hill in the Catskills.
Said to “probe beneath the surface of seemingly simple top- ics” (Rambles Magazine), Krueger has been called an “ex- traordinarily talented writer with a real talent for poetic imagery”
(Great American Song Contest judges). With a consummate
musicianship and a sharp sense for poetry, James’ songs paint kaleidoscopic portraits of human longing and redemption within landscapes of remarkable beauty.
Coming Up:
Friday, June 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
CMajor – Pianist / Original Pop Original acoustic piano music based on themes of heartbreak and wonder, hoping to turn pain into beauty.
Saturday, June 16, 7:30-9:30 pm Chris Castle–Songwriter / Americana . “A tunesmith of al- most scary vision.” Rick Koster (The Day – New London, CT).
Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café serves breakfast Wednes- day through Sunday mornings, lunch seven days a week, and dinner with live music every Fri- day and Saturday evening. Lo- cated at 22 West Main Street in Angelica’s Park Circle National Historic District, the café seats 65 and is fully handicap-acces- sible, making it a perfect place for luncheons, showers, private dinners and other events. Food and beverage menus, wine lists and music schedules are posted on-line. For more information call 585-466-3399 or visit
6 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, June 7, 2012
TURNING A DEAF EAR
I have never consciously had the experience of knowing what I am missing when it comes to hearing. A bout of whooping cough at the age of six weeks, plus several successive abscessed ears before I was one year old, caused partial deafness. In addition, I have tin- nitus, which varies in loudness throughout the day and night. This causes it to be either more or less distracting at various times.
I have coped with these issues in a variety of ways over the years. Probably everyone with similar conditions has tales to tell and remedies to describe. The frequent joke that is made about deaf- ness is the misheard word bringing forth an unexpected response.
To partially block out the tinnitus, and having a preference for classical music, I keep a National Public Radio station on much of the time as background sound at home. During some hours, my full attention is directed to a news program or to another one where peo- ple are speaking.
Despite my concentration, plus two hearing aids, I often mis- understand a word until I pick up the context surrounding it. As I live alone, I cannot immediately share my “aha!” moments with any- one else. Lately I began making notes of my muddled mullings so that others can find amusement in my bemusement, Did you know that “Lincoln” was a composer? Neither did I! As it turned out, the man in question was “Glinka.”
On January 4th I heard that there was a “fat” chance of snowfall.
It seemed a little slangy for a weather report. When the rest of the prediction cleared up, I realized I was learning about “that” chance of snowfall. Some weeks later I was being given “rubber” informa- tion, but that inflated into another “weather” story.
I thought that I was learning some juicy gossip, which NPR nor- mally ignores, when I heard that someone was “regaining his wife.”
Shucks! He was only “regaining his pride.” While mentally straight- ening that out, I did not catch the name of the notable person in- volved. Politician, celebrity, or naturalist? Perhaps a runaway pride of lions had been recaptured.
Then I heard about a peculiarity of bird breeding. Something called a “pheasant pigeon.” No, it was a “magnificent pigeon.” Nev- ertheless, that is contrary to how I envision the birds involved. Per- haps the reporter meant to say a “magnificent pheasant.”
Did you know there was a “bandage” on a building roof in Britain? Well, I exaggerate. It was only “damage” after a bombing.
There seemed to be a relation named “Gary” Manilow. He quickly evaporated into “Barry” Manilow. And then there was the news on
“Lance Armstrong.” Except that it was about “Planned Parenthood.”
Controversial, either way.
I was relieved when the subject of “suicide” was sidetracked into “food fight.” It reminded me that I had not eaten breakfast yet.
But I was sad when it turned out that the person who “lied” had ac- tually “died.”
Another misunderstanding did not really seem to matter. Some people were “conducting confrontations.” Only, they were actually
“conducting conversations.” Either way, it was among diplomats. A date was given for a different kind of meeting involving the killing of 200,000 people. This one was an earthquake “held” in Indonesia.
Strange, until I realized that the operative word was “felt.”
Everyday words having to do with food can turn off my appetite when I combine them incorrectly with one another. Adding “lime”
made my taste buds rebel, until I realized the recommended recipe ingredient was “wine.” The availability of “garbage” and chicken did not sound so hot, but “barbecue” chicken did.
I thought a “recreational” activity might well appeal to more children than an “educational” one. “Avon” relaxed me, too, as I thought of soothing lotions. Then it turned into an “A-bomb.”
Stage managers definitely need better hearing than mine. I would have “Shut” the stage instead of having “Set” the stage. And speaking of drama, I believed that the SpaceX Dragon Capsule was
“stalking” the space station. Instead it was “docking.” I was sur- prised to be told that “credible justice” exists. On second thought, I accepted “criminal justice.”
So what should people expect who try to talk to me, or to others, with hearing problems? Occasional long pauses, during which we try to figure out what was said and whether it makes sense. If you are given an irrelevant reply, or asked to repeat yourself, these three steps will help. Speak more
loudly, look us in the face, and give your message in different words.
And, please, feel free to tell me if I am speaking too loudly or softly. I cannot tell myself.
ALFRED--Alfred State Col- lege is pleased to announce its partnership to become a part of the Center for Evaluation of Clean Energy Technology (CeCeT) that is implementing a photovoltaic (PV) and wind equipment test facility. The new PV and wind test centers will operate as the core of CeCeT’s network of renewable energy re- sources. CeCeT is funded by a
$4.2 million grant from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NY- SERDA) with Intertek, a leading international quality assurance testing company.
Alfred State was written into the grant as the workforce devel- opment partner. The college joins AWS TruePower of Al- bany, Binghamton University, Clarkson University, and the Rochester Institute of Technol- ogy as partners in this venture with Intertek that has formed the Center. CeCet will allow clean energy technology initiatives and testing to be more accessible in the region, especially to local manufacturers that seek certifi- cation for marketing. [www.in- tertek.com]
The Alfred State WINS (Women in Non-traditional Studies) Club sponsored a fundraiser, initiated by Jamie Szczesny, Silver Creek, WINS fundraising director, for BeadforLife, a nonprofit organization in Uganda, helping women rebuild their lives after civil war. Pictured on right with Jamie is Katelyn Lange, San- born, WINS treasurer, who assisted in the event that raised
$1,900. Beaded jewelry from handmade beads of recycled paper, Shea butter soap, and jewelry bags are made by the women, and all proceeds are sent to BeadforLife. Both Jamie and Katelyn are juniors in the bachelor of science architectural technology curriculum.
ALFRED--Dr. Ron Rhoades, CFP, curriculum coordinator for the Financial Planning Program at Alfred State, was recently fea- tured as a notable speaker at the Fi360 2012 National Conference in Chicago, IL. His presentation addressed the distinctions be- tween investment adviser and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) fiduciary environments, examining the distinctions between ERISA’s
“sole interests” fiduciary stan- dard and the Investment Advis- ers Act’s “best interests”
standard, which governs the general proceedings of invest- ment advisers.
Other related discussions in- cluded the U.S. Security and Ex- change Commission’s likely extension of fiduciary require- ments upon broker-dealer firms, and a broad range of techniques and practices which firms can adopt to still meet their obliga- tions under these standards. He also presented the Tamar Frankel Fiduciary of the Year Award (which he was awarded last year) to this year's recipient, Scott Simon, a frequent writer on fiduciary conduct. Rhoades is a member of the steering board of the Committee for the Fiduci- ary Standard, which presents the award.
Rhoades returned to Chicago in early May to attend the 2012 National Conference of the Na- tional Association of Personal Financial Advisors, for whom he serves on its national board of directors.
With over 25 years of experi- ence as an attorney and over a decade as a personal financial adviser, Rhoades was named one of the Top 25 Most Influen- tial persons associated with the investment advisory profession in 2011 by Investment Advisor magazine.
The Chapel Hill, NC, native earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida Southern College and his Juris Doctor degree with honors from the University of Florida College of Law. He and his wife, Catherine, have two children.
Alfred State College partners to evaluate clean energy technology
“The ability of the college to participate in building the infra- structure for solar and wind test- ing and certification in the region is exciting and will ex- pand the knowledge of our fac- ulty and students in cutting-edge renewable energy technology,”
remarked Craig Clark, executive director and dean of the School of Applied Technology.
The PV and wind energy facil- ity in Cortland, NY, is the first of its kind to “offer testing for cer- tification in the northeastern United States,” according to In- tertek’s website.
Joining CeCeT and the com- mitment to increased access to renewable energy resources re- flects Alfred State’s commitment to integrating sustainability edu- cation into its programs, and fur- thers the mission of reducing its carbon footprint and training students to succeed in a global
green economy. The college will also serve as host of the "Inno- vations in Technical Education to Advance Sustainability" con- ference from June 14-16, 2012, focusing on networking with a diverse range of education and sustainability professionals. For more information and to register, visit www.alfredstate.edu.
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of indus- tries around the world. From au- diting and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certifica- tion, Intertek people are dedi- cated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their suc- cess in the global marketplace.
Intertek has a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and of- fices and 30,000 people in over 100 countries around the world.
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The estimate for each room is $6,000. This project includes unique naming opportunities for those who make a gift large enough to cover the complete cost of one room.
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As we move further into sum- mer I am constantly reminded of the beauty of Allegany County.
Early this morning there were an astounding number of birds call- ing and singing. As I look around at the hills at this time of year I am always amazed that there could be that many shades of green.
Last week, walking across our fields my wife and I almost stepped on a newborn fawn hud- dled in the grass, obeying her mother’s command to stay still while she was gone. Once the day progresses and the birds quiet down I am often struck at how lucky we are to be sur- rounded by the aural landscape that we have. When we come home from visiting family in Philadelphia it is what hits us most dramatically when we step out of the car; the constant din of human chaos, and vehicles, gone, and in its place the pres- ence of wind, peepers, and birds.
I think of the dramatic trans- formation of the countryside if an endless stream of tanker trucks were barreling down our road and what of quiet evenings with compressor stations and diesel generators running seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day?
With these questions in mind, I will be taking some time off from regular column writing this summer. I have accepted an in- vitation from a group of landowners in West Virginia to visit them and see the impact fracking has had on their way of life. I will be doing interviews
Taking a Break
and taking photographs of what I find. As the summer progresses I will also travel to some of the counties most impacted by fracking in Pennsylvania to see for myself what the impact of this industry has been on the land, water, and the health of the residents.
To see a bit of what is happen- ing in West Virginia go to the website: www.wvhostfarms.org On the top of the page click on
“Photo Gallery”.
In the meanwhile here are three concrete things that you, as readers, can do.
Call Governor Cuomo and tell him your thoughts about frack- ing : 518-474-8390.
Call to Support Senate Bill
#4220. This bill will protect the entire state by banning hy- drofracking. Call Senator Grisanti, chair of the Environ- mental Conservation Commit- tee. This bill has been stalled in his committee and urge him to move this bill forward, to protect our environment and not allow drilling in the state. Call Senator Grisanti at 877-796-1949.
Additionally, there is another bill in Albany that you can call to support, Bill # S4616. Even though fracking chemicals arrive at the drilling site as regulated hazardous materials, federal and state exemptions allow drillers to treat the same drilling wastes leaving the site as standard in- dustrial waste. This bill will up- date current law and regulations so that all resulting waste from natural gas drilling which meets the definition of hazardous
waste is subject to all hazardous waste generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal laws and regulations. This bill passed the Assembly in 2011 and is now in the Rules Commit- tee. Call Governor Cuomo at 518-474-8390 and urge him to close the hazardous waste loop- hole. Call Senate Majority Leader, Senator Skelos at 518- 455-3171 and urge him to sup- port bill #S4636 to close the hazardous waste loophole.Call your State Senator and urge him/her to co-sponsor Bill # S4616.
WELLSVILLE--Friends of Allegany Arc is once again holding their Cash Bonanza fundraiser. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from any Allegany Arc employee or online at www.Al- leganyArc.org. Cash Bonanza is a raffle type drawing and Friends of Allegany Arc’s largest fundraiser.
All proceeds from Cash Bonanza go directly toward opportunities for people with special needs. Last year’s ticket sales allowed the Friends Foundation to sponsor a movie for children with Autism and their families, purchase practice jerseys and uniforms for Allegany County’s Special Olympics Teams, help provide heaters to a family in need, and much more.
Cost of tickets is $20 with daily prizes of $40 on Mondays, $60 on Tuesdays, $80 on Wednesdays, $100 on Thursdays, and $200 on Fridays. All tickets are re-entered daily and there will be a final one- time drawing for $1,000 on Dec. 14. This year winners will be an- nounced daily on Allegany Arc’s website (www.AlleganyArc.org) and facebook page (www.facebook.com/AlleganyArc).
Drawings begin on Monday, August 13, 2012. For more infor- mation on Cash Bonanza or to purchase a ticket online, visit Alle- gany Arc’s website www.AlleganyArc.org.
WELLSVILLE--Allegany County Special Olympics is holding registration for softball and bocce ball from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Sat- urday, June 9, Allegany Arc J. Charles Shine Building located at 240 O’Connor Street in Wellsville.
Participants must be age 8 or older. Children and adults alike have fun, develop skills, and build self-esteem while participating in sports training and competition as a Special Olympics athlete.
Whatever the age or skill level, Special Olympics has something for every person with special needs.
Sport practices will be held in Wellsville in the evenings with July 2 being the first practice. Athletes who have participated in Special Olympics previously do not need to attend the sign-up session but are required to notify Special Olympics Coordinator either in writing or by calling in order to sign athletes up for each season by the end of the first practice.
For more information, call Kelly Dunham, Special Olympics Co- ordinator at (585) 808-4379 or visit our website at www.Allegan- yArc.org.
WELLSVILLE--Allegany Arc was recently honored as a finalist for Western New York’s 2012 Healthiest Employers. Healthiest Em- ployer is a national research firm that recognizes wellness leaders across the country.
Allegany Arc’s efforts were measured on the organization’s well- ness program in six key categories; culture and leadership commit- ment, foundational components, strategic planning, communication and marketing, programming and interventions, and reporting and analysis. Allegany Arc was required to complete a series of 75 questions that were scored with a proprietary point value.
Corinna McKnight, Senior Vice President for Employee Rela- tions, said of this achievement, “Allegany Arc has noticed a dramatic decrease in our annual health care percentage increase as well as more effort from our direct care staff. Some wellness activities Al- legany Arc employees engage in include: completing health risk as- sessments, receiving annual physicals, showing proof of completing 5K, completing 15 hours community services, cancer screening pre- vention, attending smoking cessation class and many more. It is Al- legany Arc’s goal to encourage all employees to be the healthiest they can be.”
Mrs. McKnight continued, “The Wellness Committee has recently received several testimonials from staff on how the wellness pro- grams at Allegany Arc have influenced their lives in a positive, healthier way.”
Diana Gowdy, Wellness Coordinator, agreed noting “We see Al- legany Arc’s wellness program as an investment, both in the well- being of our employees and the success of our agency. Allegany Arc offers employees a variety of opportunities to learn more about their health and well-being, encouraging not only a healthier work- place, but also healthier lives. Some program favorites offered to employees include the wellness fair, health incentives, newsletters, and several healthy workplace challenges.”
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Registration Sat., June 9 for softball, bocce ball
ALFRED—Under the new di- rection of Dr. Christopher Fos- ter, the Alfred Village Band is once again ready to ride.
Rehearsals will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays dur- ing the month of June, in the Band Rehearsal room of the Miller Performing Arts Center on the Alfred University cam- pus.In July, rehearsals will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, with the concerts being held on the Village Green on Wednes- days starting at 7:15 p.m.
Alfred Village Band will open its July Concert Series with a performance at the Andover Fourth of July Celebration in Andover on Wednesday, July 4.
The band excitedly anticipates the start of this new season and invites interested musicians to contact Chris Foster at [email protected], Nancy Luger at [email protected], Becky Prophet at [email protected] or Linda Staiger at [email protected] for further information.
WELLSVILLE--Allegany Arc’s Friends Foundation is ex- cited to announce this year’s
$1,000 scholarship recipient is Lindsay Smith of Wellsville.
Lindsay is a senior at Wellsville High School and plans to study Elementary and Exceptional Needs Education in the fall.
The $1,000 scholarship was open to all Allegany County High School students planning to attend college full-time in the fall of 2012.
Michael McCormick, Friends of Allegany Arc’s President, said of the scholarship recipient, “We had a distinguished pool of qual- ified students this year and it was a difficult decision to nar- row it to one.”
For more information visit the Arc website at www.Allegan- yArc.org.
