Vol. 126, No. 19 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, May 12, 2011 Inside
Scene About Alfred ...Pg.3 Vidalia onion cookies? ...Pg.3 State mandated expenses...Pg.4 ASC breaks ground ...Pg.5 Matt’s commencement talk ...Pg.6 Years Ago in the SUN ...Pg.12 A-A school news ...Pg.14 Eagle softball report ...Pg.16
Alfred University students, after building a house in 3 1/2 days dur- ing their Spring Break in March, pause to read the news from back home atop the house they built on South Orange Avenue in De- Land, FL. AU stu- dents have built 19 homes in De- Land since 1997.
DeHabitat in DeLand...
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By ELAINE HARDMAN Alfred Sun Reporter ALFRED--For 30 years Al- fred has hosted Kinfolk and Kin- folk has welcomed people from all around into their good-food- is-here-grocery-store.Being open daily means unlocking the door, turning on the lights and offering freshly washed broccoli over 10,000 times so some Kin- folk customers think it should be celebrated.
Kinfolk is the store but the personality, labor, draw and drive are Elliott and Jessen Case.
Their small, natural grocery store is perched on the corner of Mill and West University, one block behind Alfred’s Main Street.
The germ of Kinfolk was a grocery begun in an apartment on Church Street in Alfred by Wolf Juekoff in 1971. The store traveled to Wellsville and back again becoming Corrie Croft, tended by John and Lisa Lang.
Jessen and Elliott purchased food at Corrie Croft and eventu- ally purchased the business.
Kinfolk offers organic and lo- cally grown foods such as maple syrup, eggs, cheeses, honey, fruits, herbs, breads, eggs and vegetables from neighbors in ad- dition to canned goods, bottled
ALFRED—Nearly 600 two- and four-year graduates, their families, professors, and friends will be on hand Sunday, May 15 at noon, as Alfred State College honors its 100th graduating class. Commencement exercises are scheduled to be held at McLane Center on neighboring Alfred University campus.
Graduates will need to use the tickets in their graduation pack- ets for their families’ admission.
Presiding over the ceremony will be Dr. John M. Anderson, college president.
Keynote speaker for the cere- mony will be State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees Chairman Carl T. Hay- den.Hayden was appointed chair- man of the SUNY Board of Trustees Oct. 22, 2007. As chair- man, Hayden oversees SUNY’s governing body, comprised of 17 members, 15 of whom are ap- pointed by the governor, by and with consent of the NYS Senate.
Prior to being appointed to the SUNY Board of Trustees, Hay-
dressings, toothpaste and all kinds of things.
Elliott and Jessen hoped that the store would allow them to work in a creative, demanding and rewarding way as citizens of Alfred, selling food, sharing recipes and enjoying conversa-
tion. Conversation is always part of the Kinfolk stop so here are a few from their door step and be- yond.
Ramona Kingsley said, “I enjoy that Kinfolk is small and I can just walk in and buy whatever I want.
It’s all fresh. I can take it home and it will be good. I enjoy the people there and
love going to an actual small town store.”
Graham Marks stopped in for a snack of an apple and a Boomi Bar. He said that he tries not to buy the Boomi Bar every day but he’s often a daily customer.
“We’re blessed to have Kin- folk in our town. They have ex- cellent produce and a person can order anything. Alfred wouldn’t be the same without Kinfolk.
I’ve been a steady customer since ’92.”
Henry Amos Shales rode over on his little scooter with his dad Ezra. Henry held an orange while Ezra said, “They are lovely proprietors with a good sense of humor and they don’t mind too much if children pick through the fruit.”
Good food has been here at Kinfolk for thirty years
Graham’s wife Megan came out with her food basket. Megan goes to Kinfolk for high quality food, laughter, community news and a dose of frivolity. She said,
“Kinfolk is the center of Alfred and I am one of the many de- voted customers. I need Kin- folk.”
Cheryl Foster tumbled into the store with fast moving Ivy and Ethan. She said, “I’ve never lived in a neighborhood with a corner market. Jessen and Elliot are friendly and I know that if food here is not fresh, they won’t sell it. I also know that all this
stuff is good for me.
I never have to ques- tion food I get here for my kids. I don’t even have to read the labels. I can just buy good food.”
A person does- n’t even have to be near Kinfolk to find Kinfolk fans. While on the Alfred Uni- versity campus Lau- ren Gilson said,
“Those people are great. I always trust their food.
They have food that my Mom wants me to eat. They encourage me to take responsibility for my health and eat well.”
Zane Hetting agreed saying,
“Kinfolk is where I get all my food. It’s the reason I eat well.
It’s the best place I’ve ever worked.”
“Imagine,” he said, “a blend of your best friend and your cool parents. That’s who I work with.
It’s an ideal job and good food in one place.”
Jamie Carestio said, “I gradu- ated 3 years ago but still come back here sometimes and they always remember me. They re- member everyone. They remem- ber and care about everyone and always ask me how it’s going.”
Amy Santoferraro went to Kinfolk to ask about Commu- nity Sponsored Agriculture and even though that meant she would buy her produce else- where, Elliott and Jessen gave her the literature and informa- tion she was looking for.
Joanne Allen drives over the hill from Wellsville to purchase food in Alfred, “I love Kinfolk.
Elliot and Jessen always have what I need and what I need are friendly smiles, candied ginger, yoghurt and fresh vegetables (in that order). I wish them many more years in the Alfred area.”
Carla and Bill Coch said,
“Many of us - kin and folk- love their kind, reliable 7-days per week service, fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and bagels on Thursday, natural healthy food, local produce, custom orders, staples like bread and milk and pasta, Gimme coffee, Asian foods, vitamins and supple- ments, green products for the home, beans and rice, crackers and raisins, ice cream and berries, honey and potatoes and so much more."
Cheers to Elliott and Jessen...to the next 30 years of freshly washed broccoli in Alfred!
den served on the Board of Re- gents of the University of the State of New York (USNY) hav- ing been elected in 1990, and elected chancellor by his col- leagues in 1995; he was re- elected to that office in 1998, and again in 2001.
Hayden is a former president of the Elmira City School Dis- trict Board of Education and a past chair or president of numer- ous community organizations.
He was a founder, and for six years president, of the Mark Twain Arts Council. He is also a director of Panelogic, Inc., a pri- vate corporation.
Hayden graduated from Hamilton College where he was president of his fraternity. In 1970, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Cornell Law School where he was president of the Law Student Association.
Hayden served in the U.S. Navy, as a gunnery officer aboard USS Boston, a heavy cruiser, and a legal officer at the US Naval Station, Treasure Island, San Francisco.
The 2011 student speaker will be Tara Yohe. Yohe, who already holds an associate’s degree in ar- chitectural engineering technol- ogy, will receive her bachelor’s degree in construction manage- ment engineering technology.
A dean’s list student, Tara has spent time using her education working summers for the NYS Department of Transportation in Buffalo, and at Dresser, Inc., in Bradford. Additionally, Tara and her teammates placed second in an Associated Schools of Con- struction Region I competition, was named Outstanding Draft- ing Student, and earned a Penn- sylvania Skills Certificate as a result of her score on a skills test measuring knowledge and per- formance skills in general draft- ing and design.
Giving the welcome from stu- dents will be AJ LaMere, ’10,
’12, Rochester, chair, ASC Stu- dent Senate. In addition to his re- sponsibilities as Student Senate president, LaMere also serves as a resident assistant in Peet Hall, is a member of the Alfred Com-
munity Coalition, and the Beau- tification Initiative, and is an honorary member of Business Professionals of America. He is the son of Mechell and Alfred LaMere, Rochester.
In celebration of the college’s 100th commencement cere- mony, Alfred State will welcome recording artists Red Molly, a fe- male singing trio which began around a campsite at the 2004 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and is now drawing invitations from renowned historic national events like Merlefest, and is winning over audiences around the country. Members Laurie MacAllister (bass, banjo) and Abbie Gardner (Dobro, guitar) and Molly Venter, create lush, distinctive three-part harmonies.
Additionally, the Gates Key- stone Police Pipes and Drums, a ceremonial police pipe and drum band formed in 1996 by mem- bers of the Gates, NY, Police Department, whose purpose is to honor fallen members of the po- lice, fire, EMS, and military communities, will also perform.
ASC to hold 100th commencement
Henry Amos Shales with his orange. (Elaine Hardman)
Kinfolk customers (from left) Zane Hetting, Jamie Carestio, Lauren Gilson, Amy Santofer- raro (Elaine Hardman Photo)
2 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, May 12, 2011
Police Report OBITUARIES
JOHN E. DYE Arkport Central School grad
HORNELL/MORRISVILLE, NC—John E. Dye, 22, formerly of Sharps Hill Road, Hornell, died unexpectedly Monday morning, May 2, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Morrisville, NC. Born in Hornell on May 28, 1988, he was the son of Gary and Ann (Hale) Dye.
John grew up in Arkport and was a graduate of Arkport Cen
tral School (class of 2006). He enjoyed playing sports, espe
cially basketball and was a member of the Arkport Central School Blue Jay basketball team.
In 2010, John graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburg at Bradford, PA, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While in col
lege, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Epsilon Fraternity where he served as vice president and Sergeant at Arms.
Following his graduation from college, John moved to North Carolina where he was em
ployed as a supervisor for Allied Security in the Durham/Chapel Hill areas. Most recently he worked at Air Velocity Heating
& Air Conditioning LLC in Morrisville as a technician.
While living in the Hornell/Arkport area, John was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and had been a communicant of both St. Ann’s Church and St. Ignatius Loyola Church.
John often talked of his younger years playing the posi
tion of catcher for the Cardinals in the Arkport Little League. He would fondly remember win
ning the Arkport Little League Championship and how much he respected and admired Coach Tim Timmerman. Throughout the years, his love of basketball remained and he looked forward to playing in the annual Hornell Gus Macker Tournament. He also enjoyed rooting for his fa
vorite NFL team—the Oakland Raiders and his favorite college basketball team—the University of Kansas Jayhawks.
Because of his funloving per
sonality and his ever present smile, John will fondly be re
membered for his sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by his family and everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
WELLSVILLEThe Alle
gany County District of the Southwestern NY Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives:
Thursday, May 12First Congregational Church, Wellsville, 12 noon5 p.m.
Thursday, May 19First Baptist Church, Cuba, 16 p.m.
Saturday, May 21United Methodist Church, Angelica, 9 a.m.2 p.m.
Monday, May 23
Friendship Fire Company, 1:30
6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 23Seventh Day Baptist Church, Alfred Sta
tion, 27 p.m.
Monday, May 23BOCES, Belmont, 8:45 a.m.2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 25
Fillmore Central School, 11 a.m.4 p.m.
Friday, June 3Dresser
Rand, Wellsville, 11 a.m.4 p.m.
Friday, June 10Walgreens, Wellsville, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
AAUW ALFREDHORNELL branch President Patty Soper
Oakes welcomed new members at the "Amy Post" program (from left):Nancy Owen, portraying her great, great grand
mother, Amy Post (area abolitionist and women's suffrage ad
vocate) Mary Smith,retired nurse educator,Alfred State College;
Penelope Whitford, retired 6th Grade teacher at Canisteo
Greenwood Central School; Alfred Hornell AAUW President Patty SoperOakes; and Rosemarie Marks, Alfred Branch Man
ager and Vice President, Steuben Trust Company.
John was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Patri
cia Hale and his uncle, Khalid Ashraf.
Surviving are his parents, Gary and Ann Dye of Hornell;
his sister, Danielle “Dani” Dye of Hornell; maternal grandfa
ther, Roland Hale of Chicago;
paternal grandparents, Betsey and Floyd Farley of Hornell, and Forrest and Mary Dye of Lee, FL; his godparents, Mary Ashraf and Barry Dye; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family of John E. Dye re
ceived friends from 36 p.m.
Saturday, May 7 at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell. A private memorial service was held at the conven
ience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, family and friends are asked to consider making a donation to the John Dye Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Sara Carbone, 1782 Brush Rd., Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
This scholarship will be given to a worthy Arkport Central School senior. Memorial forms are available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
John’s family will be creating a “John Dye Memorial Book” in the days, weeks and months ahead. If you have a special photo of John and friends (John with an individual friend or with group of friends) and would like to donate the photo to the family, please mail it to Gary and Ann Dye, 1452 Sharps Hill Rd., Hor
nell, NY 14843. Humorous pho
tographs will be especially appreciated. Be sure to identify those that are in the photo by writing their names on the back.
Gary, Ann and Danielle would like to thank you in advance for your participation.
ORVILLE H. PERKINS JR.
Retired mechanic and driver ALFRED STATION—Orville H. Perkins, Jr., 87, died Tuesday (May 3, 2011) in the McAuley Manor in North Hornell follow
ing a long illness.
He was born June 17, 1923 in Belmont, the son of Orville C.
and Cora Goodridge Perkins.
On June 20, 1957 in Genesee, PA. he was married to Florence A. Newland, who survives him.
He attended Alfred High School and served in the U.S.
Army from 1945 to 1947.
He was a member of the Al
fred Seventh Day Baptist Church and the Alfred Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed the out
doors while camping and fish
ing. He also enjoyed time spent with his grandkids.
He had been employed at the Andover Garage, Bulk Tainers in Andover and had retired as a mechanic and driver for the Bak
ers of Jericho Hill Construction Company.
Surviving besides his wife, Florence, are: his daughter, Brenda (Glen) Kruger, of Wellsville; his sons, Carl (Joyce) Thompson, of Greenwood;
Orville H. (Donna) Perkins III, of Alfred Station; John (Debbie)
The Alfred Police Department made the following arrests re
cently:
Jalayna Haggins, 21, of Rochester, Nya C. Hilton, 20, of Jamaica, Tiarra M. Terry, 20, of Rochester and Duanique Collier, 19, of Rochester, were each charged with 2nd degree harass
ment on Friday, May 6, with all charged being accused of strik
ing and shoving another individ
ual during the course of a disagreement that occurred on Saturday, April 23. They all were issued appearance tickets for Alfred Village Court at a later date.
For an emergency, dial 911.
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sociation of University Women (AAUW ) , established in 1881, is the oldest women’s organiza
tion in the nation, whose mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, ed
ucation, philanthropy and re
search.
In 1993, The AlfredHornell branch of AAUW initiated its annual recognition of high school seniors from six area schools for their outstanding proficiency in math and science.
Recognition includes the stu
dent’s name being engraved on a permanent school plaque, a gift, an invitation as our guest to a celebratory dinner, and this year, for the first time ever, a small scholarship. We in our community are very proud to be able to honor these successful students in this way.
This past year has been an eventful one for our area branch.
We have had programs which re
flect the AAUW mission:
Women’s issues: Planned Par
enthood, presenter, Joe Sam
mons, Pres and CEO Planned Parenthood of the Southern Fin
ger Lakes; Nancy Owen, Equal
ity in Life for Every One of Us;
District II Conference “Leaders Leading Leaders” at the AAUW Perkins Mansion, Rochester:
News from AAUW and the Value of Belonging, presented by New York State President Eileen Hartman; Academic All
Stars, an interactive program presented by representatives Patty SoperOakes and Mary Harris; Women’s Health Issues, Dr. Patty SoperOakes: Stress Reduction. a “Stillness Work
shop” presented by Ronda Cush
manMcEvoy.
We look forward to our finale at the upcoming Awards Dinner where six area graduating sen
iors will be honored. Included in the program are three 4th grade essay winners who wrote about
“The Woman I Most Admire.”
They will begin our program by reading their winning essay and introducing us to the woman they most admire!
The branch welcomes new members. Please contact any of these officers for more informa
tion: President Patty Soper
Oakes at 3822949: Program VP, Mary Jane Lloyd at 5878591;
Membership VP, Elva Owlett at 2766152; Communications Di
rector, Becky Shick at 324
0851; or Treasurer, Darshana Varshneya at 5879241.
Please support our scholarship fundraiser of a Stearns chicken barbecue, and available bake sale. It’s on May 19th at the Al
fred Station Fire Hall, from 3:30 6 PM. (please see order form in the May 5th Alfred Sun, page 6….or send your order with your check to Alfred Hor
nell AAUW, 4992 County Road 12, Andover, NY 14806…please indicate time of pickup: 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5,5:30 or 6. Pre orders and prepaid only…$4.50 per half, and $7.00 per meal. You may call 5075878591 with any questions.
AAUW plans barbecue
Red Cross plans area blood drives
Perkins, of Arkport; Larry (Mary) Perkins, of Andover;
Stephen Perkins, of Wellsville;
nine grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren; his sister, Vivian (Richard) Sherwood, of Hallsport; his brother, Rev. Re
vere Perkins, of Bolivar; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by his parents, infant children Eve
lyn and Donald Perkins, sister Mary Perry and brothers Eugene and Merle Perkins.
Friends called from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 8 at the Mul
hollandCrowell Funeral Home in Wellsville where services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 9 with Rev. Patricia Ban
croft officiating. Burial was in Hallsport Cemetery in the Town of Willing.
Memorials may be made to the Alfred Ambulance Squad or the American Kidney Founda
tion.
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Even if you are a great lover of onions, as I am, here’s a recipe I’ll bet would never occur to you. I guess I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t found it in one of my favorite recipe books The Vidalia Sweet Onion Cookbook from Morris Farms in Uvalda, Georgia.
Vidalia Onion Cookies
½ c. margarine 1 tsp. baking powder 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. chopped cooked Vidalia onions ½ tsp. salt
1 c. cooked squash 1 T. cinnamon 2 c. flour 1 tsp. vanilla
Cook onions in small amount of water until tender. Cream to- gether the margarine, sugar, onions, and squash. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla; beat well. Drop from teaspoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Yield: 5 dozen cookies. How’s that for tricking your kids into eating vegetables!
Who is the lovely princess-to-be, Cinderella, in this photo taken of Alice Hanners’ work at the Bachelor of Fine Arts Show this past weekend? For that matter, who is the dashing prince? ...and where was the original work photographed?
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George Bottoms of Phillips Creek celebrated his 93rd birth- day in February with a dinner party at his home. Those cele- brating with him and Mae were Jeffery Bottoms, Mark and Ann Lewis, Gary and Lisa Lewis and family, Mark and JoAnne Kan- del, Martha and Emily Kandel.
The 2nd Annual Tea at Bel-***
mont Free Library will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22. Tickets are $10. A variety of teas and refreshments will be served in a formal setting. Light entertainment will include po- etry readings, music, hat contest and door prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the library or call 585-268-5308.
The next meeting of the***
Catherine Schuyler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is Thursday May 19 at the Wellsville Coun- try Club, Route 19. This is our annual meeting and new mem- bers will be installed at this time.
Please plan to gather at 12:30, so that we may be served lunch promptly at 1 p.m. Following lunch and a business meeting, a program will be presented by Mary Rhodes on "The Nathanial Dyke Museum". Mrs. Rhodes will be conducting a tour of the museum for those who are able and interested. Hostesses are Stella Bower and Meredith Chil-
son. ***
Don’t forget to vote! The an- nual budget vote for the Alfred- Almond Central School District will be held from 1 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, May 17 in the high school auditorium.
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The American Red Cross Dis- aster Action Team from Alle- gany County District of the Southwestern NY Chapter was dispatched to meet the emer- gency needs of three victims devastated by a fire in the Town of Centerville on Wednesday, May 4. DAT Volunteers Jim and Dana Kruser of Andover re- sponded.
The 2011 4-H and FFA Trac-***
tor and Machinery Certification Program will be offered to boys and girls ages 14 and up at the BOCES Center in Belmont June 22, 23 and 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. For more infor- mation and registration forms, contact Cooperative Extension at 585-268-7644 ext. 10.
For the fourth year in a row,***
basketball lovers can enjoy trav- eling the Southern Tier and play- ing in three Gus Macker Tournaments - Warren, PA, Hor- nell and Olean. The three Gus Mackers and Community Bank, NA are sponsoring the 3-on-3 by THREE WHO. The WHO will recognize players who partici- pate in the three tournaments:
Warren (June 4,5); Hornell (July 30,31); and Olean (August 20, 21) with a complimentary I TOURED THE WHO shirt.
Again this year, all players that are designated as the Gus Macker WHO players will be el- igible to win a free team in 2012 from the three WHO cities!
WHO stands for W-Warren, H- Hornell, O-Olean. To register, visit gusmackerolean.org. For registration, contact David Carucci at 716-372-9289 or Meme K. Yanetsko at 716-372- 4433.
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nual 5K Run/Walk during Alfred University’s Reunion Weekend will take place on Saturday, June 11, beginning at 9 a.m. at the vil- lage bandstand on Main Street.
All are welcome. Registration is
$10 before Wednesday, June 1, and $17 after June 1 and/or on race day beginning at 8:15 a.m.
Tee-shirts are guaranteed to the first 50 registrants. Shirts will be distributed on a first-come-first- served basis after that. There will be prizes for top three run- ners in each age group. For a registration form go to:
http://www.alfred.edu/enews/do cs/5KWalkonReunionWeek- end.pdf Mail Registration to: Al- fred University, University Relations—Alumni Office, Wel- come Center, One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Make checks payable to Alfred University.
For more information, call the Alumni Office at 871-2144.
Send “Sunbeams” to Box 811,***
Alfred, NY 14802 or e-mail: al- [email protected]
4 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, May 12, 2011
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Frank Crumb’s Dream Campaign Update
114 down, 11 to go
Back in 1884, a simple item appeared in the Sun that said,
“Wanted, one thousand sub- scribers to the Alfred Sun.” It’s been 125 years since legendary Sun Editor Frank A. Crumb, with the Sunfrom 1883 to 1951, set the millenary goal.
I, too, set a goal of 1000 sub- scribers when I joined the paper in 1976. That goal was finally reached in January 1999.
The late Eugene T. Van Horn, who owned the newspaper from 1951 until 1973, told us one time that circulation peaked in the 1960s at 700. It’s now over 900. We’ve added 114 new sub- scribers since Jan. 1, 2009.
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--David L. Snyder Editor, Publisher & Janitor All Me Like Sheep
I Like Shredded Wheat,Or, But Not At Every Meal I know…I know –
The beard has got to go.
This thingamabob, It did its job:
Protecting me out in the snow.
But hear…now hear:
Its hair is in my ear, In my mouth and my food (It’s extremely well-chewed) – Yes, it’s time for my annual shear.
Come ’round…come ’round And list’ to the glorious sound Of clippers a-buzzing
Removing the fuzzing –
My countenance being re-found!
It’s May…it’s May,
The time to put woolens away.
Conditions demand it…
My wife, she can’t stand it –
So the darn thing was doomed anyway!
—O. Notevenymoustache
THE REAL COST OF MANDATES
Albany is pushing a “Real Property Tax Cap” as the way to slow or reverse escalating real property taxes. This is appealing, but it ig- nores reality. The Governor and State Legislature talk about limiting taxes, but keep shifting their costs down to local governments. Here are some specific “facts” about State mandated costs.
Nine separate mandates consume more than 90% of all county real property taxes across the State. Over the past five years the cost of those 9 mandated programs increased by more than 6% annually.
Ironically, the Governor and Senate are pushing for an annual tax increase cap of 2%. That means that counties can raise only 1/3 of projected increase from taxes. The remaining costs (2/3 of the in- crease) must be paid for by cuts in other programs.
According to a report from the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) the statewide five year average increase for the nine mandated programs are as follows:
1. Medicaid, increased 2.5%, or $50 million a year;
2. Pensions, increased 31.0%, or $175 million a year;
3. TANF and Safety Net (Welfare programs), increased 5.6%, or
$11 million a year;
4. Child Welfare, increased 2.0%, or $5 million a year;
5. Pre-School Special Education, increased 8.0%, or $12 million a year;
6. Early Intervention, increased 7.7%, or $5 million a year;
7. Indigent Defense, increased 5.5% or $7.2 million a year;
8. Probation Programs, increased 6.2%, or $7.6 million a year; and 9. Youth Detention, increased 6.9%, or $2.1 million a year.
If the same rate of increase carries forward into 2012, the cost for those 9 programs will increase by $279 million. If the State passes the 2% real property tax cap the counties will be limited to increases of $90 million. Where will the other $187 million come from? So far Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature have re- fused to address that issue. The simple answer is that counties will have to reduce or eliminate the non-mandated programs that are funded by the remaining 10% of their tax revenue. The biggest of those programs involve county roads and bridges. Incredibly there is no mandate that we maintain safe roads and bridges. However, if we don’t invest in this infrastructure we will have poor roads, closed bridges, and lawsuits by those harmed by the lack of maintenance.
The local situation is even more challenging. Over the past10 years the State has coerced us into building our new Jail, construct- ing the Courthouse Addition, and renovating the Courthouse. In ad- dition, there are major programs that come with partial State funding, that involve a local matching share. If we cut out the local contribution we will lose the entire program. Many of the Office For the Aging and Health Department programs fall into this category.
The bottom line is that Allegany County participates in very few programs that aren’t either mandated or heavily subsidized. The practical effect of the real property tax cap will be the elimination of virtually all non-mandated programs.
Take a look at the list of nine programs set out above. How many of those programs affect you or your neighbors? Probably not many. This highlights the dysfunction of our governmental system today. We spend millions of dollars on social programs that benefit only a very small portion of our population. Comparatively little is spent on infrastructure (roads, buildings, etc) or on the vast majority of our citizens. Unfortunately, this is only going to get worse as the mandated programs squeeze out the other “good programs” that ben- efit most of society. We need roads, bridges, cancer screenings, Meals on Wheels, employment programs, economic development programs, tourism programs, mental health services, immunization programs, homeland security programs, Veterans Services, Cooper- ative Extension, and similar programs. These are all going to be in jeopardy. This doesn’t make any sense to me. What do you think?
About Nursing Homes
Letter to the Editor:
Living life to its fullest poten- tial isn’t always easy to do, es- pecially as we grow older. But aging doesn’t mean giving up our individuality or our ability to enjoy life – both of which nurs- ing homes are celebrating this week.
May 8-14 marks National Nursing Home Week™ in America - a chance to honor those who rely on these facilities for the care they need, as well as those who provide that care day in and day out. This year’s theme, “Fulfilling the Promise,”
encourages nursing homes to continue to focus on “person- centered” care so each resident can live life to the fullest.
Throughout the week, nursing homes in communities across the country will host a wide va- riety of activities that celebrate this promise with residents, staff and volunteers.
It is also a time to recognize
the vital role nursing homes play in our nation’s health care sys- tem. Not only a place for the frail elderly who cannot care for themselves, nursing homes have become a cost-effective setting for patients with short term reha- bilitative and post-acute care needs. Medicare patients are now routinely turning towards nursing facilities following a stay in a hospital due to a broken hip or a weakened heart. More than one-third of these patients return home within 100 days.
Today’s nursing home also fo- cuses on holistic care so that res- idents can make choices about their care and daily routine while accessing a wide variety of ac- tivities to help increase their op- portunities and live meaningful lives.
Looking forward, millions of Baby Boomers will require the services nursing homes provide, making our commitment that Americans are able to live out their later years in dignity all the more important. “Fulfilling the Promise” is just one step in con- tinuing our commitment to long term and post-acute care for years to come.
Richard J. Herrick President and CEO New York State Health Facili- ties Association Albany, NY
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Weeks of May 12-May 18, 2011 ALFRED SUN, PO Box 811, 764 Route 244, Alfred, NY 14802 607-587-8110
ALFRED--Ground was bro- ken ceremonially Friday, May 6 on a $33 million student leader- ship center at Alfred State Col- lege. The unique building will be a hub that will in every aspect motivate students to take initia- tive to lead.
“We are developing a program to create future leaders to be highly motivated, responsible, and who will contribute to the public good,” college officials said. One of the secrets to devel- oping this program is to provide future leaders with “hands-on”
experiences that demonstrate how their choices and actions impact others. This is not done in a text book, but done through student-led projects.
This new center will house 25-30 “civic-minded” club spaces that can only be occupied after the student leaders have submitted a student leadership business plan on a project that gives back to the community (campus, local, regional, world) and must include a marketing plan that explains how they will effectively draw other students to their projects.
The Student Leadership Cen- ter will be located at the center of the campus and will be the premier place for students to gather throughout the day in a
“one-of-a-kind” designed space dubbed the “Commons” corri- dor.The Commons corridor will place every student who enters the facility in the middle of a hub of activity that will allow students from different majors, ages, and different levels of community involvement to be in direct contact with each other. It will provide new forms of en- gagement and leadership that will no longer allow the student to be a bystander in regard to their learning and community engagement. It will create an “in your face” flavor of student en- gagement.
The Center’s uniqueness will intertwine student engagement opportunities with sites of stu- dent leadership. The Center will carefully sequence student lead- ership training with student
“store-fronts” of engagement so that we heighten the curiosity of
Artist’s rendering of the Alfred State College Student Leadership Center to be built just north of Central Dining Hall in the center of the campus.
ALFRED—Alfred State College President Dr. John M. Anderson welcomed dignitaries to campus recently as he, and they, broke ground for the college’s new Student Leadership Center. The Cen- ter, destined to be unique to higher education, will in every aspect motivate students to take ini- tiative to lead and contribute to the public good. One facet of developing this program is to provide
“hands-on” experiences that demonstrate how their choices and actions impact others. This is not done in a text book, but done through student-led projects. This new center will house 25-30
“civic-minded” club spaces that can only be occupied after the student leaders submit a student leadership business plan on a project that gives back to the community (campus, local, regional, world) and must include a marketing plan explaining how they will draw other students to their projects. Located at the center of campus, this new structure will include a climbing wall over- looking the beautiful valley of Alfred; high and low ropes courses; “dirty space,” where students can work on projects; a gaming room with Wii and PS3; a late night café; a student-run retail store; and “wow”-inspiring technology. Additionally, in an effort to achieve gold LEED certifi- cation, the building will feature geo-thermal wells, solar panels, and a water reclamation system, to name a few of its characteristics. Speakers at the event, in addition to Anderson, included NYS Sen. Catharine Young (R, C, I-Olean); Erik Tellander, William Rawn Associates, Boston, MA, architects; Geoff Hamburg, capital program manager, SUNY Construction Fund; Bill Goodrich, ASC class of 1984, CEO and president, LeChase Construction, LLC, providing construction man- agement services on the project; AJ LaMere, ASC Student Senate president; Patricia K. Fogarty, chair, Alfred State College Council; and Rep. Tom Reed (R, Corning). Pictured here wielding golden shovels, l-r: Glenn Brubaker, director, ASC Facilities Services; LaMere; Reuben Rogers, ASC construction consultant; Tellander; Reed; Goodrich; Anderson; Young; Fogarty; Hamburg;
Andy Smilinich, ASC director of capital projects; Dr. Steven J. Tyrell, ASC vice president for Stu- dent Affairs; Dick Camping, Christa Construction; Robert Kanarkiewicz, assistant director of design, SUNY Construction Fund; and Ned Baxter, William Rawn Associates.
all students who visit the Center and encourage their aspiration to lead others.
Finally, the Center will have a
“state-of-the-art” leadership in- stitute for training students, host- ing seminars with speakers from around the globe, conducting a leadership lecture series that al- lows students to learn and prac- tice ethical decision-making, communication skills, leader- ship, teamwork, and conflict res- olution.
The Student Leadership Cen- ter will link leadership prepara- tion with civic engagement projects. All participating stu- dents will complete 40 hours of a student leadership program prior to on-site activities associ- ated with the civic engagement projects. Each project will pro- vide opportunities for students to plan, execute, and experience a direct relationship between lead- ership and making a direct dif- ference in the lives of others.
Examples of Projects That Our Students Have Shown
Interest In
These projects would involve 95 to 100 students over the course of a year and they would volunteer approximately 15,470 civic hours. This volunteer effort could have an impact on over 1,100 community members in need of assistance. The students would be learning and applying leadership skills to real world is- sues, while having an immediate impact on the lives of others in need, and more importantly, the Student Leadership Center would be developing civic- minded leaders for the future.
Because students and commu- nities will benefit in different ways from the Center’s activi- ties, the benefits of your contri- bution will be widespread, multifaceted, and powerful. And because the dollar value of the student efforts in the community civic projects will significantly exceed the amount of your sup- port, the impact of your support will be multiplied.
ASC Mobile Assistance Fleet The Automotive Trades stu- dents will help design and main- tain a small fleet of buses and trailers to serve the disaster-re- lief and social program needs
both locally and nationally. The fleet will serve a building trades team to assist with construction and repairs, a culinary team to prepare and serve food in areas where food access is limited by disaster, and a healthcare team to provide limited focused health services. The highly visible and highly mobile Fleet will be de- signed to allow participating stu- dents to serve for short periods that will not disrupt their tradi- tional studies.
ASC breaks ground for student center
ASC HOT (Hands-On Tech- nology) Camps
This two-week summer camp at the College is designed to ex- cite junior-high students about science-engineering, leadership, and service through creative hands-on summer camp pro- grams. The camps will offer a choice of four educational tracks and will be team-taught by Al- fred State students (with mini- mal faculty supervision). The four tracks will be: Green Tech- nologies in the Home, Car, and Environment; Culinary Cuisines on the Fly in Crisis; Creating So- lutions to World Problems through Robotics; and Digital This! Communication Solutions through Animation. All students will leave the camp having com- pleted a hands-on project in their chosen track. Each camp will in- clude outside speakers who will tie learning technologies to serv- ice and leadership.
ASC Global Service Project Teams of students will iden- tify a need either in a domestic or international community and then develop a project to satisfy that community need. Examples suggested by students include - construction of schools or li- braries; -design and construction of small production water or power facilities in third-world countries; -working with inter- national aid at medical sites in third-world countries.
In spring 2010, 21 students
traveled to Haiti where they were involved primarily in con- struction, but also helped with some feeding programs and pro- vided some veterinary care to Haitian livestock. Read an ex- cerpt from a journal written by Andrew Catlin, '12 and view photos of the Haitian relief trip.
Building Civic-Minded Lead- ers in New Orleans Semester in the South brought building trades seniors real- world experience in an area where the labor was most needed. They learned new build- ing technologies while restor- ing/building new homes in hurricane-devastated New Or- leans, LA, and Bay St. Louis, MS. Working with nationally recognized service organiza- tions, students also built a social consciousness while working with locals struggling to rebuild a sense of community; national experts on rebuilding communi- ties were brought in for the stu- dents during their stay. Watch our Semester in the South video to learn more about this experi- ence.
“This exciting project is a genuine investment in New York State - at a time when genuinely transforming ventures are diffi- cult to get off the ground, every- one involved with this project sees both the short- and long- term benefits of this visionary fa- cility.”– Catharine Young, NYS Senator
6 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, May 12, 2011
MY COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
I have never had any reason to deliver a commencement ad- dress, but it is the time of year when many people in the United States of America do. It strikes me as a thankless task, and one that I have no wish to take on.
Recently I mulled over memories of commencements which I have attended at high schools and universities. I struggled to remem- ber details about the speakers whom I had heard. The names of fewer than a handful of guest adult ones came to mind. None of the names of graduating student speakers surfaced.
I realized that the most memorable people in the former group were famous ones. Some of the latter may have become so by now, although probably not for what they said during the ceremony.
In truth, I could not recall any stirring phrases which may have been delivered by speakers from either group. I have the impression that the overall thrust of the orations was to encourage the graduating students to do this or that. But what?
The word “what” actually was the first word of a pithy, four- word question that throughout my adult life I have found to be more useful than any other sentence. I have not heard it spoken at a com- mencement, possibly for what it might lead to there.
As an undergraduate at the University of Kansas in the early 1950’s I took an enjoyable, and educational, literature course. It was based on short selections from the works of 20th Century British and American authors. To open classroom discussion on each as- signed reading, the professor asked a simple question: “What are the values?”
Given such a leading question, voiced opinions readily flowed.
All sorts of values were consciously or unconsciously examined, in- cluding those of the characters, the author, the general public, and our own.
I could not have imagined then that this query would inform much of my thinking in the future. Not surprisingly, it has become my most useful aid when I read fiction and nonfiction, including
“The Alfred Sun.” More unexpectedly, it serves as a mental yardstick in the course of my everyday life. It helps me to evaluate next steps and previous ones.
I also use it to ponder the actions of friends, as I get to know their personal beliefs. Or, I may speculate on what is guiding a stranger’s behavior. What values influence the minds of the selfless or the self-serving? Heroes and criminals? The poor and the wealthy? Politicians and jurists? Professional journalists and ama- teur bloggers? Dictators, their supporters, and the rebellious? Martin Luther King, Jr. or pastor Terry Jones?
What does the word “value” bring to the mind of a banker or a mathematician? The directors of one corporation or another corpo- ration? High school seniors and university seniors?
The best thing about using this question is that it is non-judg- mental. It does not come equipped with a “right” answer as to what is a good value and what is a bad one. If it is posed only to one’s self, then that issue need not arise.
Individual opinions concerning a particular value frequently show up in a discussion amongst two or more people. If students are told before confronting an assignment to think about values, they may raise a nearly endless list of elements in an ensuing conversa- tion. Genuinely enthusiastic students who readily take to the task may end up in Congress. Or not. My own fervor has been insuffi- cient to carry me that far.
Nevertheless, I admit to a long-standing interest in government matters. I even joined the Joplin, Missouri Senior High School de- bate team and argued the pro’s and con’s of a quaint idea. “Resolu- tion: That the president of the United States should be elected by the direct vote of the people.” The proposal is still an occasional topic of national debate. If one is in a hurry, it is advisable to avoid it when speaking to me.
On the other hand, if forced to deliver, I would make quick work of a commencement address. First, I would ask, “What are the val- ues of holding this ceremony?” Then I would add, “Go ahead. Share your answers with people near you. This is not a test.”
Next, I would wait silently at the lectern for the decibels ema- nating from the audience and the stage party to reach a satisfying level. Thereupon, I would make a rapid and unceremonious descent from the platform into oblivion.
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Martha Ann “Matt” Mueller is retired librarian who resides in the Village of Alfred who would likely be a welcome commencement speaker most anywhere.
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Susan Kowalczyk checks out display. Inset: DR. KAZUO INAMORI.
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ALFRED–Alfred University Tuesday dedicated the Inamori Kyocera Museum of Fine Ce- ramics in a ceremony at 12:30 p.m. in Binns-Merrill Hall on the AU campus.
Dr. Kazuo Inamori, founder and chairman emeritus of Ky- ocera Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high- tech ceramics, will be on hand for the dedication.
“We are deeply honored that Dr. Inamori wais able to join us for this occasion,” said Alfred University President Charles M.
Edmondson. “Dr. Inamori has been a valued friend to the Uni- versity and in particular to our School of Engineering.”
Although they sound similar, the “fine ceramics” in this mu- seum should not be confused with “fine china.” Today’s engi- neered ceramic materials have been developed primarily for cut- ting-edge applications in science and industry.
“The Inamori Kyocera Mu- seum of Fine Ceramics will play an important role in educating young people about the vital role of ceramics in the future econ- omy — in areas ranging from In- formation Technology to medical devices, diagnostic systems, in- dustrial equipment, renewable energy and environmental preser- vation,” President Edmondson added. “Equally important, by documenting the work of Dr. In- amori and Kyocera Corp.’s lead- ership in the advancement of science and global well-being, it will provide an inspiring example of what can be accomplished by imagination, hard work, and eth- ical commitment.”
A symposium in Dr. Inamori’s honor was held at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
May 10, in Nevins Theater, Pow- ell Campus Center.
Speakers, in addition to Dr. In- amori, included: Marina Pas- cucci, a 1977 alumna of the University who is president of CeraNova in Marlborough, MA, and president of the American Ceramics Society; Terry Michalske, a 1975 alumnus who is now director of the Savannah River federal research laboratory;
Gary Messing, a 1973 alumnus who is head of the materials sci- ence and engineering department at Pennsylvania State University;
and Linda Jones, associate vice president and head of the NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University, who is a Fellow of the ceramics society and a member of its board of directors.
Displays within the museum
highlight the history of ceramic materials, which can be traced back to 24,000 BCE (Before Common Era) to today, where fine (also known as advanced or engineered) ceramics are an en- abling technology in countless everyday items — from comput- ers and cell phones to more spe- cialized applications like fuel cells, solar panels and biomedical implants.
“The museum helps solidify Alfred’s reputation as a center for ceramic research and education,”
said Doreen Edwards, dean of the Kazuo Inamori School of Engi- neering. She says she anticipates visitors will include specialists and scientists. “People who are involved in the manufacture of ceramics and related technologies will find this of interest,” she said, but there is also plenty to draw the general public.
Adjacent to the museum is what will be called the Discovery Lab, which will be the Univer- sity’s center for outreach activi- ties involving students from kindergarten through 12th grade and their teachers. Working with Marlene Wightman, director of continuing education, and Steve Pilgrim, professor of materials science and engineering, faculty will develop programming, in- cluding demonstrations and hands-on activities, appropriate to the grade level and interests of the students, Edwards explained.
One of the most intriguing as- pects of the new museum is the opportunity to showcase both the artistic and technical sides of ce- ramic materials in one location, noted Jones. The Schein-Joseph Museum of Ceramics, which has extensive collection of ceramic art, is located adjacent to the new museum in Binns-Merrill Hall.
“This is an absolute reflection of the College of Ceramics that joins both the School of Art &
Design and the Inamori School of Engineering,” said Jones. “From the inception of the College, it was recognized that creativity and technical understanding are essential to address the chal- lenges of our time.”
The Inamori Kyocera Mu- seum of Fine Ceramics was es- tablished to recognize a $10 million gift to the School of En- gineering in Dr. Inamori’s honor by Kyocera Corporation. The University also named its School of Engineering for Dr.
Inamori.
Actual funding to create the museum came from New York
State as a partial match for the gift from Kyocera Corporation.
The museum is located in Binns- Merrill Hall, the oldest of the New York State College of Ce- ramics buildings on campus.
The College of Ceramics was created by an act of the NYS Legislature in 1900. Originally called the NYS School of Clay- working, the College has evolved into two schools – the School of Engineering and the School of Art & Design – each with an international reputation for excellence.
About Kazuo Inamori:
Dr. Inamori, 79, graduated from Kagoshima University in 1955 with a degree in engineer- ing. He joined Shofu Industries, which made porcelain insulators for use in electrical transmission lines. Intrigued by the possibility that ceramics could be engi- neered or designed for emerging technology applications, Dr. In- amori founded the Kyoto Ce- ramic Co., Ltd. (now Kyocera) in 1959 with 3 million yen in- vested by acquaintances. He served as president and chair- man of the board until 1997, when he assumed the title of founder and chairman emeritus.
In 1984, while still overseeing Kyocera Corp., Dr. Inamori es- tablished DDI Corp. in Japan as a provider of telecommunica- tions services.
Dr. Inamori’s interests extend beyond business and industry. In 1984, he established the non- profit Inamori Foundation, best known for awarding the Kyoto Prize, an international award that recognizes individuals and groups that have made outstand- ing contributions to the global community and humankind.
His relationship with Alfred University dates back to the 1980s. The University awarded him an honorary Doctor of Sci- ence degree in 1988, recogniz- ing his leadership in the field of advanced ceramic materials. He created Alfred University’s In- amori Scholarships, which assist deserving students studying art or engineering.
The $10 million endowment from Kyocera Corporation for the School of Engineering al- lowed the School to create and support four endowed professor- ships, which are awarded to out- standing scholars and researchers in ceramics and ma- terials science.
Museum dedicated at AU
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WELLSVILLE--Tom Stahl will be perform at 8 p.m. Satur- day, May 21, at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center. Tickets are
$12. Member tickets are $10.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.WellsvilleCreativeArts- Center.com or at the Art Center Coffee House. For more infor- mation visit the website or call 585-593-3000.
In 1994, Tom Stahl had back surgery which forced him to quit his truck-driving career. Armed with a degree in Communica- tions, his guitar and the support of his wife, he decided to pursue a musical vocation.
At an Open Mic night at Niet- zsche's in Buffalo, he performed four original songs and was asked to return for a songwriter showcase. In the spring of '95, he brought his best tunes out on a debut cassette entitled "I Wanna Be Ignorant." Now there's a CD bearing the same name, the same tunes and a gen- erous helping of extra tracks to go with them.
In 1996, Tom came out with his second CD entitled "The ALFRED—Alfred State Col-
lege will name its auditorium for longtime employee Anthony Cappadonia following the suc- cessful completion of a cam- paign to raise funds for renovations of the facility, Pres- ident Dr. John M. Anderson an- nounced recently.
President Anderson made the announcement at the Alfred State College Alumni Choir Concert, an event which has been led by Cappadonia for 60 years.
“Over the next couple of years, the College will invest
ALFRED--The Indonesia Ini- tiative of the Friends Peace Teams will be holding a Soup and Bread Dinner from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, May 26 in the Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Parish House.
Donations will support Esther Buckwalter and the work in In- donesia. Esther, a rising junior in environmental engineering at the University Buffalo and the daughter of John and Laurel Buckwalter of Alfred Station, will join Nick Rozard, son of Joe Dosch and Nancy Evangelista of Alfred, in ceramic water filter research and prototype develop- ment for survivors of war and natural disasters in Indonesia.
On the evening of the benefit, Esther will give a brief talk at
ALFRED STATION--You are invited to participate in a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday May 23. Happening the Monday before Memorial Day, it is hoped that you will give blood to honor those who serve. The Blood drive will be held at the Alfred Station Sev- enth Day Baptist Church, “ A 3 C church: Connect- Care - Com- munity” from 2– 7 pm.
The need for blood is constant and the gratification is instant. One pint of blood has the potential of helping up to three persons in need with a life saving gift. Walk-In are always welcomed but to schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS. All presenting donors will be eligible to enter to win a $100 gas card. As you come on Monday, May 23 to give blood please bring ID! If you donated on or before March 28 you are eligible to donate the gift that can save your neigh- bor’s life.
The Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist meeting house is the big whitebuilding located at 587 Route 244 Alfred Station We look for- ward to meet you when you come to give blood. For more informa- tion, call the church office at 587-9176.
ALFRED--The ePLACE (Public Library and Computer Educa- tion) at the Alfred Box of Books Library is pleased to offer a FREE beginner class about the Internet on Tuesday, May 17 from 6:30- 8 p.m.This class will briefly describe the Internet, and then take students through the basics of web browser and search engine use. Topics in- clude why one may wish to use the Internet, its possible disadvan- tages, and basic Internet-related terminology.
Interested? Call the Box of Books at 587-9290 to reserve a spot for yourself, or stop by the Library during open hours to get your name on the list. Weʼll see you there!
SCHENECTADY--The New York Lottery announced Monday, May 9 that Teeka Sherman of Almond won $10,000 on the Lottery's Make A Cashword instant game. Sherman's winning ticket was pur- chased at the Arrow Mart at 916 Rte 244 in Alfred Station. “It was good while it lasted,” the local winner said.
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Tom Stahl to perform
Song is the Thing." Over the next three years, he released two more original CD's: "Hang On"
and "Shut Up and Smell the Cof- fee."
In 2000, he formed the band known as Tom Stahl and the Dangerfields and they have re- leased four CD's: "Nothing"
(2001), "At the Tralf" (2002),
"Most Town" (2003) and "King of the World" (2006).
TOM STAHL ANTHONY CAPPADONIA
Alfred University Drawn to Diversirty students Natalie and Su- lush (center) join Darlene and Erin of the Allegany County chapter of the American Red Cross staff. D2D stude ts recently created front window displays for the agency. The Alfred Uni- versity program encourages creative approaches to civic engage- ment. (Photo submitted)
By ELIZA ORDWAY Boxof Books Library Director GREAT NEWS FOR KINDLE OWNERS!
Amazon recently announced that it will be partnering with Overdrive to allow downloadable eBooks to be loaned from libraries to the Kindle devices. The Box of Books has a Kindle, a Nook and an eReader in house to be used by patrons to explore these devices.
If you are interested in knowing more about the devices or just want to play with them before buying the library is the place to go for in- formation.
CUTEST PET CONTEST WINNER:
NOAH the Cow! If Noah is yours congratulations, please con- tact the library to collect your prize!
UPCOMING EVENTS at the Box of Books Friday’s in May Story Time at 11 am
Saturday May 14th, ePlace Training; Introduction to Computers Monday’s in May Stretch and Grow at 11 am
Tuesday May 17th, ePlace Training; Internet 101
All ePlace trainings are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Contact Amanda Burns at the Box of Books 607.587.9290 or via email [email protected].
SUMMER IS COMING!
One World Many Stories; around the world within the Box! Be looking for our new information about Summer Reading Program and prepare to travel the world within our library. We are still look- ing for volunteers to help run programs this summer related to dif- ferent cultures. Please let us know if you are interested in leading a program or of any ideas that you might have.
5:30 and 6:30 p.m. about the volunteer work she will be doing for two months in Jogjakarta, In- donesia. Dinner music will be provided on and off during the evening by local musicians.
Donations of soup, bread and desserts would be much appreci- ated. Please contact Jeannie at Hair Care (587-8400) if you are able to donate. Please deliver items by 4 pm to the Parish House on W. University Street.
Take outs will be available start- ing at 4:30 pm.
ESTHER BUCKWALTER
Soup and Bread Dinner to aid Indonesia Initiative
Blood drive set Monday, May 23
Library offers free internet class
Almond woman wins $10,000
over a quarter of a million dol- lars to upgrade the auditorium.
We approached the alumni choir leadership about whether the group would like to support the renovation of the space that they had performed in so many times, and they were very enthusiastic.
We will spend the next year rais- ing an additional $100,000 from supporters to further the scope of the renovations of this audito- rium, and second, once we have achieved that $100,000 goal, to commemorate that successful campaign we will name this fa- cility after the person who, more
than any other, poured his heart and soul into the wonderful per- formances that have graced this hall over the years: Anthony Cappadonia,” said Anderson.
Professor Emeritus Anthony Cappadonia served as music professor at Alfred State College from 1951 until his retirement in 2007, after 56 years of directing both instrumental and choral groups.
Cappadonia earned his bache- lor and master degrees in instru- mental and vocal music from Ithaca College and continued graduate work at Syracuse and Alfred universities. He has au- thored many articles in the Choral Journal, a national publi- cation. He is also an accom- plished composer, most recently honored by performance of his Alleluia, Prayer, and Amen at the National Cathedral in Wash- ington, DC.
The response to the project has been strong – over $30,000 has been pledged in just seven weeks.The renovation funds, both from the College's budget and from the money raised through the campaign, will be used to improve the auditorium's lighting, sound system, acoustics, appearance, and other mechanicals. The College hopes to dedicate the facility at next year's Alumni Choir Concert.
Those interesting in supporting the project may go to alfred- state.edu/give.
