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Vol. 131, No. 29 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, July 21, 2016 Inside
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By SHERRY VOLK Alfred Sun Reporter
ALFRED—As one attendee said, “This isn’t just a Ninos party, it’s an Alfred party!”
Nearly two hundred people gathered Wednesday evening, July 13 to honor John and Angie and their remarkable con- tributions to the community over many decades.
John and Angie greeted people at the door, generously distributing hugs, smiles, and handshakes. After being hugged by one person, petite Angie lifted her fisted hands in a traditional “victory” salute, saying, “I may be little, but I’m mighty.”
Truth.
John opened the mealtime; “This is the first time in my life among so many of my very best friends, and I’m nervous.”
Laughter from those friends, all of whom know John as the consummate host, never at a loss for generous words or self-assurance. Calling upon his grandson, Ari (Nick’s son), to bless the meal and the evening, John welcomed everyone to the celebration of his family’s 67-year history
of living and working in Alfred, saying,
“We’ve enjoyed every minute of those years.”
Having spent his early years in Greece, when John moved to Bolivar, NY, where his father, Mike, owned a restaurant, he didn’t speak any English. A beautiful woman with dark, curly hair taught him to speak English, and, as he says, he was able to convince her to marry him.
In October of 1949, Mike purchased the University Diner in Alfred and offered his son the opportunity that John turned into a most successful business, providing de- licious meals to generations of Alfredians and students, many of whom earned pre- cious income working at the “Jet.”
He and his (still) English tutor, Angie, gladly raised their four sons, Jim, Mike, John and Nick, in the village John de- scribes as friendly, peaceful, and safe.
John acknowledges that his and Angie’s greatest accomplishment, among a multi- tude of them, is their family, all of whom were present on this celebratory evening, except Mike’s wife.
Displayed on several tables overlooking
the water at Alfred State’s Lake Lodge
were mementos from the Ninoses’ decades in Alfred; award plaques, photos, and newspaper articles documenting their consistent community service and in- volvement.
Following the delicious dinner, John detailed the history of the family’s sojourn in Alfred, culminating in a review of the current businesses; the new and bigger Collegiate and Terra Cotta Coffee House, owned and operated by their son, John and his wife, Chelly.
After several in attendance shared sto- ries, one person added, “I don’t have a story to tell, but I just believe this is the sweetest couple I’ve ever known.”
To that comment, rising in perfect uni- son in appreciation and affection, the as- sembled guests rendered prolonged applause for John and Angie.
As the editor of this newspaper com- mented, “What a WONDERFUL distinc- tively ‘Only in Alfred’ party that was Wednesday night at the Lake Lodge! A lot of love in that big room!”
ALFRED–Perhaps the best part about being an educator is sharing one’s knowl- edge of and passion for a particular sub- ject with others.
As assistant professors and co-founders of a group to encourage female student in- terest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Dr. Danielle Bond and Dr. Tabitha Sprau Coulter are igniting the imaginations of young women by show- ing students how rewarding and interest- ing engineering can be.
In August 2014, the two engineers’
paths crossed when they became assistant professors at Alfred State. During their very first semester, they co-founded a group for engineering students that came to be known as Women Engineers are Pi-
oneers (WEP), which encourages young people to be interested in STEM fields of study, especially young women.
According to Bond, WEP has two main goals, the first of which is connecting fe- male students in engineering and technol- ogy programs at Alfred State to enable collaboration, community, and support.
The second goal involves leading and par- ticipating in outreach events to attract young people to engineering and technol- ogy programs.
The club, which has a core group of mostly but not exclusively female engi- neering students, has five student officers and meets on a weekly basis. It has also teamed up with the SAE Baja Club to earn a leadership suite in the Student Leader-
ship Center.
Bond said she encourages women to consider engineering because it typically provides many job opportunities with in- teresting work and good salaries.
“Obviously these things are good for anyone, regardless of gender,” she said. “I would also say, for anyone career-shop- ping, so to speak, that engineers are cre- ative problem-solvers who can make a difference in the world.”
Sprau Coulter noted that the goal in founding the club was “to provide oppor- tunities, as well as to show young women that they can be successful and that there are other women in the field.” However, both she and Bond stressed that the club is open to anyone who wishes to join.
Both Bond’s and Sprau Coulter’s paths to becoming educators at Alfred State began in their native state of Pennsylva- nia. Hailing from Sweet Valley, Sprau Coulter graduated from Lafayette College in 2007 with her bachelor’s degree in en- gineering, and a minor in architecture. She then enrolled at Penn State, where she re- ceived her master’s in 2009 and her PhD in 2014, both of which are in architectural engineering.
Professionally, Sprau Coulter provided consulting services as an energy modeler for a small engineering design firm at Penn State. Afterward, she went on to work at KlingStubbins, an architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning
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ONLY IN ALFRED
John and Angie Ninos celebrate 67 years in Alfred
Two profs seek to inspire female interest in STEM
ALFRED STATE
The well-known photo, usually located behind the cash register at the Collegiate, of Angie and John Ninos receiving Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degrees from Alfred University President Ed Coll. John commented that he'd gotten up to a tenth grade education in Greece... (Photos by Sherry Volk)
A photo of a photo from the October 6, 1988, Alfred Sunstory written by Judy Burdick; John and Angie Ninos, and long-time cook Keith Stanley.
NEXT ISSUE:
August 11, 2016 NO PAPER:
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John Ninos, as his most recognizable self.
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Barbara ‘Barb’ Nye, 77, had operated beauty parlor
Joanne M. Flint, 83, had worked at Alfred State W. Richard Brown, 81, member of Alfred-Almond Class of 1952
Donald C. Coombes, 81, lifelong W. Almond resident
BARBARA “BARB” L. NYE Had lived in Alfred many years
D A N S V I L L E — B a r b a r a
"Barb" L. Nye, 77, of 5611 Hart- man Road, Dansville, died unex- pectedly on Monday afternoon, July 11, 2016 at Ira Davenport Hospital in Bath.
Born in Hornell on Jan. 12, 1939, she was the daughter of Raymond and Clara (Sergurson) Robinson.
Barbara grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell
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JOANNE M. FLINT Had worked at Westinghouse,
kitchen staff at Alfred State CANISTEO—Joanne M.
Flint, 83, formerly of Walnut Street, Canisteo, and the Canis- teo Manor, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at El- derwood At Hornell.
Born in Hornell, Jan. 29,
1933, the daughter of Albert and Dorothy Buckley Eirick, she had resided in Canisteo all her life.
She was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, and had been employed at the former Westing- house in Bath, as well as on the kitchen staff at Alfred State Col- lege for several years.
Joanne enjoyed bowling and attending stock car races at Woodhull. She was proud of her grandchildren and great grand- children and enjoyed spending time with them.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, William Flint in 1994; and her brother, Duane Eirick.
She is survived by her daugh- ters, Brenda (Ron) Selby of Iowa, Bonda (Bob) Fuhrman of North Carolina, Beth (Lee) Van- houven of Adrian, Carol (William Spicer) Dixon of Can- isteo, and Kelly (Joe) Jackson of Canisteo; two sons, John
(Cindy) Flint of Almond and Dorwin Flint of Hornell; two sis- ters, Jacqueline Wallace of Rochester and Cinda Moore of Rocky Mount, VA; 26 grand- children and several great- grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance, visit www.brownandpowersfuneral- homes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
Calling hours were held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo, where funeral services were held following calling hours at 3 p.m.
Rev. Donald Maynard officiated.
Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Activities Fund at Elderwood At Hornell, 1 Bethesda Drive, North Hor- nell, N.Y., 14843.
High School (class of 1957).
Following high school, she grad- uated from Beautician's School and became a licensed beauti- cian and hairdresser. She resided in Alfred for many years and owned and operated her own beauty parlor.
Barb resided in Dansville for several years and later lived in Florida and North Carolina.
While in North Carolina, she served as a Home Health Care Provider, caring for the elderly in her area. She returned to Dansville where she has lived for the past 10 years.
She had a deep love for ani- mals and throughout the years owned and loved many pet dogs.
She was an avid reader and en- joyed working on jigsaw puz- zles.
Barb was preceded in death by an infant son and also her sister, Carol Drennan.
Surviving are five sons, Brian (Shelly) Robinson of San Diego, CA, Raymond (Jennifer Lip- pens) King of West Almond, Jamie Nye of Goldsboro, NC, Jarad Nye of Dansville and
Justin (Becky Wheeler) Nye of Wayland; one daughter, Deanna (Christopher) Norton of Grove- land; one sister, Nancy (Bill) Shearer of Conesus; her former husband, Dale Nye of Alfred; 17 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by her pet Shih Tzu, Rocky.
Calling hours were held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 15 at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, where a fu- neral service was held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 16 with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
Final interment was in Rural Cemetery.
Barbara's family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial con- tributions in her name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hor- nell, N.Y., 14843. Memorial forms were available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com -
W. RICHARD BROWN 1952 Alfred-Almond graduate
CLARENCE CENTER—W. Richard Brown, 81, of Clarence Center, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
Born in Sayre, PA on August 13, 1934, he attended and was grad- uated from Alfred-Almond Central School, a member of the Class of 1952.
He was married for 61 years to the former Alberta Ormsby, who survives. He is also survived by a son, Dale Brown, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by a daughter, Debra Brown.
All services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrange- ments were made by Amigone Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared at: www.amigone.com
DONALD C. COOMBES Lifelong area resident
WEST ALMOND—Donald C. Coombes, 81, of County Road 2, West Almond, passed away Thurs- day, July 14, 2016 at Jones
Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness.
Born in Hornell, Jan. 4, 1935, the son of Sidney and Celia Mack Carr Coombes, he was a lifelong area resi- dent, graduating from Angel- ica Central School.
Upon graduation Don enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1954-58. Don was still employed at Prestolite Electric (formerly Motorola) in Ar- cade, where he had worked since 1958. He was a member of the Belmont American Legion.
Don enjoyed stock car racing, Nascar, his grand- kids and their sporting events, and his beloved dog Buddy.
He was predeceased by his parents; his step- mother, Reva Gosper Coombes; two brothers, Raymond Coombes, Chester Gosper II; two sis-
ters, Geraldine Peck and Mary Oberg.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ward Coombes, whom he married in April of 1960; two sons, William (Stephanie) Coombes of Belmont, Robert "Bobby" (Teresa) Ward of Washington;
four daughters, Karen (Bill) Paulman of Pennsyl- vania, Terry (Tim) Allen of Belfast, Bonnie (Joe) Nelson of Angelica, Donna Coombes of Angelica;
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Roberta (Warren) Pomeroy of Rushford;
and sister-in-law, Eleanor Gosper of Angelica; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours were held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 17 and from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, July 18 at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 101 West Avenue, Angelica, where a funeral service with military/ American Legion Honors was held at 12 noon Monday, July 18 with Rev. David Ford officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Friendship.
To send a remembrance, visit www.brownand- powersfuneralhomes.com.
Friends may make memorial contributions to:
Angelica Rescue Squad, or the Wounded Warriors.
The following poem is in memory of Lisa Marie (Smith) Hilfiger. July 7, 2016 was the first anniversary of Lisa’s death from cancer.
“If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, Please pick a bunch for us.
Place them in Lisa’s arms and Tell her they’re from us.
Tell her we love and miss her And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy, We do it every day,
But there’s an ache within our hearts That will never go away.”
--(Adapted) Author Unknown The sadness, the sorrow, the unrelenting grief…
The Stuart Smith Family
[Editor’s Note: Like most of the recipes she shared with our readers over the past couple of decades, Ellen Shultz’s Sunny Side Up columns are worth repeating. ]
Boothe Colwell Davis was president of Alfred University from 1895 to 1932. His wife was Estelle Hoffman Davis. Estelle came to Alfred in 1883 to attend college. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and taught three years at AU in the Normal School. She then married Boothe, also an AU grad, who had just finished his Doctorate of Divinity at Yale. He was appointed pastor of the Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church and the couple settled down in Alfred and eventually raised three children here, all of whom were also AU graduates.
When Boothe was chosen to be president, Estelle became re- sponsible for most of the social life of the campus. She instituted the very popular Senior Class breakfast and served virtually as a dean of women becoming “mother to thousands of students, male and female.” She was given an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters for her service to the college and community.
This is her recipe for canned pears.
Chipped Pears
8 lbs. of pears, irregularly diced 5 lbs. sugar 2 lemons sliced very thin 1 c. water
1 oz. green ginger root, sliced and cooked with pears
Boil all except lemons slowly until thick; add lemons when par- tially cooked. Put in glasses and cover with paraffin.
THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, July 21, 2016 3
Kelly’s Forecast
By KELLY SNYDER Alfred Sun Weather
Forecaster
“You can't get mad at weather because weather's not about you. Apply that lesson to most other aspects of life.”
― Douglas Coupland Thursday July 21 MOSTLY SUNNY (HIGH 90– LOW 67) Chance of precipitation...0%
Friday July 22 SCATTERED T’STORMS
(HIGH 91 – LOW 69) Chance of precipitation...50%
Saturday July 23 SCATTERED T’STORMS
(HIGH 92 – LOW 71) Chance of precipitation...60%
Sunday July 24 AM CLOUDS/PM SUN
(HIGH 88 LOW 64) Chance of precipitation...20%
For more up to date weather information add your Alfred Sun
Weatherman Kelly Snyder on Facebook and as always if you
don’t like the weather in Alfred just wait five minutes!
A.E.Crandall Hook & Ladder Fire Company Service and Activities
On West University Street, one sunny morning Aunt Jade was teaching tiny Niece Demi, to bat a ball. Telling the tot to lift the bat and bend her knees, Jade pitched a tennis ball. Demi swung, missed.
The catcher on the team, Huxley, the dog seen in the photo behind Jade, retrieved the ball for the next pitch.
After a few more pitches, Demi turned to me, and said, "Now you pitch to me." I was honored and delighted to be included in the game. Huxley, ever vigilant, retrieved one very slow pitch before it even got to the batter.
By BECKY PROPHET A.E. Crandall Hooks Fire Co.
Alfred’s volunteer fire com- pany, A.E.Crandall Hook and Ladder, has kept up a pace that is not quite as blistering as our two heat waves in July, but we have been a lot busier than any rain clouds over the Village.
Calls for June numbered 19, 13 for residents, 5 for mutual aid, mostly to Almond, and 1 AU student. Fire calls totaled 17, 16 automatic alarms of fire and one call, carbon monoxide alarm, that became an EMS call.
We provided standby for an Alfred Olympics event and for the 4th of July fireworks in An- dover. We were also available for demonstrations, especially children. Many members of the company continue training to maintain certificates and update knowledge and skills. Alfred #9 (Ladder truck) was entered into the District 4 Firemen’s Conven- tion in Allentown, July 12-14.
We continue to celebrate our most fortunate acquisition of ex- trication tools, published incor- rectly last week as “Jaws of Life.” I apologize to everyone:
Jaws of Life is a trade name, and
that is not the equipment we have received—although what Kings Park, Long Island, NY has given us is of the same qual- ity and effectiveness, only the trade name is missing.
While the major assault of heat may be passed (I certainly hope so), it is important that everyone remember to protect themselves and their family from summer hazards. Please, drink plenty of water. Use sun- screen, even on cloudy days, al- though we have had few of those so far.) And be sure to be careful with fire—cooking food and in a container, only, with water source at hand—because it has been drier this June and July than even I can remember.
While some of us do yard work, it is important that we take care to handle all tools safely—
yikes, lawn mowers—wear safety goggles, and do not overdo, especially in the heat.
With all of this care, we can, in- deed, have a wonderful summer.
Another serious hazard that is clearly in the Village and has been in the Town for several years is WILD PARSNIP. This invasive plant species grows to
Estelle Hoffman Davis came in 1883
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Weather for the Week
July 12-July 18 July Hi Lo Precip. Snow
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13 88 55 0
14 91 65 0
15 85 60 0
16 84 53 0
17 80 51 0
18 85 54 0
By JOHN BUCKWALTER Alfred Area Weather Recorder 4-5 feet tall is topped with flat clusters of yellow flowers. The broken stems or leaves of these plants ooze a sticky sap. That sap, on skin, when exposed to sunlight look and feel like a burn. The pain, the mark, and the scar last for a long time.
How do I know all this? A decade ago, assisting other fam- ily members in clearing weeds near my parents’ home, we all—
in short pants and short sleeved shirts unknowingly nailed our- selves. One of my parents’
grandsons had many, many welts on both hands. I escaped with occasional welts on my forearms and legs—but I would just as soon have foregone the experience!
So, believe me, google this plant, become familiar with its look and, if you find it on your property, remove it only with the advice of the DEC of NYS, available on line.
Remember to brighten your summer by participating in the Alfred Olympics. For the talent show on July 29, A.E.Crandall’s
“Singing Hooks” will challenge any other group that feels they can stand up to us.
Embrace salubrious weather but don’t touch the Wild Parsnip!
Help Yourself to a GREAT Summer
ALFRED—The next event in the Alfred Olympics will be a swim meet taking place on Sunday, July 24 at 3 p.m. in the Lebohner Pool in Alfred University’s McLane Center. Following the meet, the pool will remain open until 5 p.m. for free swim, so support your neigh- bors then cool off by splashing around. And don’t forget that AU of- fers weekday open swim from 3 until 5 p.m. during the summer.
Then on Friday, July 29 the Alfred Community Theater and Alfred Olympics will co-host Alfred’s Got Talent in the Village Hall Theater at 7 p.m. There are several singing acts already committed including the Singing Hooks (Nancy Furlong, Tim Cox, John Buckwalter, Steve Crandall, Rebecca Weaver Hamm, accompanied by Laurel Buckwalter), but Alfredians have many talents, so prepare your act for the right to become Alfred’s most talented community member!
Performers should arrive by 6:30 p.m. in order for the performance schedule to be finalized, or email Peter McClain at alfredcentremc- [email protected] if you’d prefer to register your act in advance.
Str8 Eight Day – August 8 – arrives before the Janitor is back from his cross-country trip learning about the cleaning habits of other weekly newspapers, but there are two Alfred Olympics events on that day. Starting at 5 p.m. at the intersection of Sayles and Pine Hill Drive, the second annual Figure 8 Fun Run will take runners along a course approximately 1 mile long in the shape of an 8. Then, at 6:30 p.m. in the Terra Cotta Coffee House, the 4th annual Str8 Eight Day tournament will commence with the top three finishers receiv- ing gift cards and their names engraved on the Str8 Eight plaque.
Finally, the Summer Reading Program continues, so keep reading and bring your time sheets down to the Box of Books. Between now and August 22, tallies will be collected with points awarded to the corresponding neighborhood for reading logged. And while the Olympics is a Village brainchild, all undocumented Alfredians are welcome to any event with points earned awarded to the closest ge- ographic team.
Summer Olympics continues
4 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, July 21, 2016
(Another) Close Encounter of the Furred Kind Or,
Why Didn’t the Road Kill Cross the Road?
Or,
Fowl Lives Matter
(Returning) late at night from thirty miles away from my house, (When I was) tired and hungry, wanting to get home to my spouse, (I spotted) eyes, reflecting headlights, that were not of a mouse.
(I hit the) brakes and slowed abruptly—promptly shifting my load—
(So much I) might’ve left those swervy skid marks out on the road.
(Is it a) deer? A bear? Alpaca? Will I need to be towed?
(No, no—it’s) once-and-future-road-kill merely out for a run.
(It’s got a) death wish, but no luck, because my car ain’t a gun—
(Yup, just a) possum, showin’ chickens that it cannot be done.
—(Anon A.) Mouse Highlights of the June 9, 2016 Alfred Town Board Meeting
TRUCKS FOR SALE
On a beautiful summer evening board members convened to con- duct the business of the town. Several issues came before the board that deserve mention in this column. First when reviewing the police report, board member Mary Stearns commented that the police had been active in the town this past month.
As a result of recent acquisitions Highway Superintendent Brad Price reported that two trucks are available for sale-the 1994 Ford and 2004 International. After some discussion Jerry Snyder sug- gested that we set a price of $5,000 and $25,000 respectively for these trucks. A motion to this effect was made by Fion MacCrea and passed unanimously.
Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Jud Stearns attended the meet- ing to speak about the fire numbers project of Silas Cochran. Jud stated that although there has been talk of the county renumbering all fire numbers for the entire county he feels this is unlikely. He added that even if it does happen it would be three to four years be- fore it would begin. The fire numbers project in the town has been on hold pending a decision from the county about renumbering. After some discussion the board recommended that Silas begin his project using the existing numbers.
The supervisor reported that the village of Alfred is considering a project that would extend the sewer lines on State Routes 244 and 21, possibly all the way to Almond. If such a project were to take place a feasibility study would be required as the first step. He said that the Town of Almond has agreed to act as the lead agency for a grant application to study the feasibility of this project.
The final topic was presented by Fion MacCrea who met with the Town Planning Board to discuss the expanded use of Special Use Permits in the agricultural districts of the town. These could allow permits for small businesses that would not qualify for a use vari- ance. The planning board is working to come up with a proposal for the town board by the end of this year.
Complete minutes are available at townofalfred.com
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ALFRED TOWN TALK
By DAN ACTON Alfred Town Supervisor
Dear Editor,
On Tuesday evening, August 16, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., the Alfred- Alfred Station Community Chest Board will meet to hear requests and adopt a budget for our 2016 campaign. This meeting will be held at the Union University Church Center, corner of Main and Church Streets, Alfred.
Charities that have not been part of the campaign recently are invited to participate if your or- ganization provides services for members of the Alfred-Alfred Station community. We recom- mend that a representative of your organization be present to make your request for inclusion in the 2016 fund drive. Please provide the following informa- tion (enough copies for 8 board members) to acquaint the mem- bers of the board with your group:
(a) amount of funding you seek (b) facts about your organiza- tion and how it serves our com- munity
(c) a copy of the form which establishes your organization as a "not-for-profit" charity
(d) a copy of your latest budget and/or annual report
REFINING AND POLISHING THE PROGRAM
The July 11th session of the Allegany County Legislature was unusual in several respects. Dur- ing the Privilege of the Floor portion of the meet- ing Chairman Curt Crandall introduced Commissioner Vicki Grant, of the Department of Social Services (“DSS”). Vicki gave a brief report on the “Efficiencies Report” that had been submit- ted by the Bonadio Group. Over recent months DSS staff worked with Timothy Ball of the Bona- dio Group to evaluate three separate areas of op- erations. They studied Chromic Care Medicaid, Fraud Investigation, and Title IV-E Foster Care.
The study showed that DSS is functioning well, and has achieved a high state of productivity.
However, they identified areas where they could improve. Some new practices have been instituted that have enabled DSS to realize a savings of
$275,000 in retroactive funding on Foster Care services. There will also be ongoing savings as a result of these changes. Other suggestions in- volved succession planning, and adding staff to as- sist in investigations. Commissioner Vicki Grant is to be commended on the excellent operation of DSS. I also want to acknowledge the cooperation provided by her and her staff during this efficiency study.
The Legislature began this session with the Pledge of Allegiance. Former Army Specialist Fourth Class Jaime White, of Wellsville, led those present in reciting the Pledge. Jaime served from November 1996 to August 1998. She is active in the Morris Hayes Post 702 of Wellsville. She is also the President of the Southwestern New York Chapter of Purple Heart Homes. I recently worked with Jaime to incorporate that chapter. This organ- ization will assist wounded veterans to obtain suit- able housing in our local area. We are blessed to have such dedicated veterans and citizens.
Chairman Crandall appointed Jerry Scott of Cuba to serve on the Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Al- legany and Steuben Southern Tier Extension Rail- road Authority. He also appointed county representatives to the Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board.
Resolution #161-16 was adopted establishing
standard work days for elected and appointed of- ficials. Resolution #162-16 approved salary incre- ments for unit (union) and non-unit employees.
Resolution #163-16 accepted and appropriated a NYS Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Grant of $375,000 for the purchase of six (6) new buses. Over recent years the County has expanded the transit (bus) service while reduc- ing the County contribution to virtually nothing.
Resolution #164-16 determined that an error ex- isted on the 2016 village tax roll for property owned by the Alfred Housing Association. It di- rected the Village Tax Collector correct the village tax rolls and provide a charge back.
The remaining resolutions had not been “pre- filed” and had to be taken “off the floor” which re- quires a favorable vote by two-thirds of the Legislature. All resolutions received such ap- proval. Resolution #165-16 accepted a $150,000 Grant from the Local Initiatives Support Corpora- tion, and authorized Chairman Crandall to sign a commitment letter agreeing to the terms of this
$150,000 Grant. The funds will be used to set up and commence operation of the recently estab- lished Allegany County Land Bank Corporation.
This entity will assist in acquiring, renovating and/or demolishing derelict buildings. This Grant provides our initial operating capital. Resolution
#166-16 approved the establishment of a 2016 capital project account for a new Centralized Tele- phone/Unified Communications System for County Offices. We appropriated $220,000 from our Contingency Fund to pay for the purchase of this system. The old telephone system has been in place for over 25 years and has exceeded its useful life. Maintenance savings should pay for the new system in less than 10 years.
It would be easy to become complacent and allow things to continue along without change.
However, that would be a mistake. The County needs to constantly search for new and better ways to perform its functions. We have conducted effi- ciency studies, applied for and obtained large grants, and are replacing outdated equipment.
These are examples of finding better ways to do things. This represents responsible and effective leadership.
EDITORIAL PAGE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
(e) if you filed an IRS form 990, please calculate the follow- ing: ratio of salaries to total rev- enue as indicated: from form 990-EZ, Part I, line 12 divided by line 9 OR from form 990 Part I, line 15 divided by line 12
(f) a brief statement that could be used in the newspaper to fa- miliarize our donors with the way(s) your organization serves the Alfred-Alfred Station com- munity. Your words will better inform our donors than ours could.
If you are unable to send a rep- resentative to our budget meeting on August 16, please send your request, with the information in- dicated above, to: Alfred-Alfred Station Community Chest, P.O.
Box 603, Alfred, NY 14802- 0603 so that it will be received before the August 16 meeting.
The board looks forward to re- ceiving requests from new or- ganizations.
The Alfred-Alfred Station Community Chest Board Peter Finlay, Chair Wes Bentz, Tricia Debertolis, Andy Call, William Carlson, Laurel Buckwalter, Linell Soule, Tony Graziano, Andrew Eklund
The next issue of THE ALFRED SUN will be published on Thursday, August 11.
Community Chest Board to hold budget meeting August 16
To the editor
We've enjoyed Jude Frechette's stories about growing up in Al- fred and would like to add a brief story of my own.
We lived next door to the Frechettes for seventeen years and were used to seeing Dr.
Frechette every morning in his blue bathrobe for his early morn- ing dip in the pond in the back- yard. Our son Richard, who was eleven at the time was an active trash picker. One day he found a small battery operated motor and attached it to a small boat that he quickly fashioned. Unknown to us he went to the pond to try it out. Almost immediately we saw Dr. Frechette stride to the pond.
Well, here's where Rich gets a scolding. Just the opposite. Dr.
Frechette had his stop watch with which he calculated that that small boat for its size and weight was doing maximum speed.
Only in Alfred.
Mario Prisco Alfred
The Frechette Pond
Moonlighter
Cultural Calendar...6-7 Movie listings...7 DIY Farmer’s Wife...7 From the Earth...8 Angelica Heritage Days..9 Cartoons, Puzzles...10 Classifieds...11
Years Ago in SUN...12 Alfred Sun’s Second Section--Entertainment, Classified Advertising, Etc., Etc.
Week of July 21-July 27, 2016 ALFRED SUN, PO Box 811, 764 Route 244, Alfred, NY 14802 607-587-8110
BOSTON—Alumnus Owen Linders, who earned his BFA in 2009, started Thunderbar Com- edy, a comedy show with Boston promoter Conor Loughman, about a year and a half ago.
They launched their first-ever comedy festi- val, “Thunderfest: Com- edy Bacchanal” last week in the downstairs lounge of Wonder Bar, 186 Har- vard Ave, Boston.
The festival continued at 7 nightly through Sat- urday, July 16, and fea- tured international touring headliners such as Kurt Metzger and Langston Kerman, along with comics from across the United States.
In addition to last week’s festival, Thunder- bar hosts two weekly open mics, in addition to recurring showcases such as “The Bad Bad Show.”
ASHEVILLE, NC--Alfred Uni- versity alums Billy Guilford ’10 and Geoff Koslow ’10 owner/
artists of Lexington Glassworks in downtown Asheville, NC have announced that their hand-blown glass and custom lighting opera- tion this summer is hosting a con- cert series in conjunction with the 1st Friday ART WALK in the Asheville Arts District.
The first concert was held Fri- day, July 1 from 5-8 p.m. featur- ing the Maggie Valley Band.
Upcoming concerts will take place Aug. 5-TBA; Sept. 2-Aereo- plain String Band; and Oct. 7- Fireside Collective. Admission is
free to all of the concerts.
Lexington Glassworks is a 5,000-square-foot contemporary glassblowing studio and gallery featuring live demonstrations, custom lighting, handmade glass, and a taproom highlighting local beers served in hand-blown glass.
Billy and Geoff bring a combined decade of glassblowing experi- ence and arts management to their Glassworks operation. To learn more, visit www.lexingtonglass- works.com.
Lexington Glassworks is at 81 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC (828.348.8427)
Actor Bill Pullman, a native of nearby Hornell, and a member of the Alfred University Board of Trustees since 2007, will receive the 2016 Excellence Award at the Locarno Film Festival to be held Aug.
3-13 in Locarno, Switzerland.
Pullman, who has made several appearance on campus to offer workshops and teach classes, received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University in May 2011 when he delivered the commencement address.
A L F R E D — Y u t a k a Kobayashi, who attended Alfred University as a member of the Class of 1947, has published his memoirs, “A Nisei’s American Odyssey.”
Kobayashi donated a copy of his book to Herrick Library to serve “as a reference source for students to learn of the life of one former 18-year-old Japanese American student evacuee and his 90-plus years’ continuing journey through life in Amer- ica.”
His memoir relates “my expe- riences growing up as a Nisei in San Francisco, being evacuated
from home during World War II, living in a horse stable in Tan- foran and then being sent to Topaz Relocation Center (an American concentration camp.)”
He was 18 years old. After 10 months, he was released and al- lowed to attend college in San Francisco, then transfer to Al- fred. He recounts his time at Al- fred University, including photos and copies of newspaper clippings.
He eventually transferred again, to Iowa State College, where he earned bachelor’s, master’s and a Ph.D degree in biochemistry.
ALFRED—August is almost upon us and with it comes the 4th annual Str8 Eight Day festiv- ities on Monday, August 8th.
This year’s activities have addi- tional importance as they are of- ficial events in the Alfred Olympics!
Beginning at 11:30 a.m., a demonstration of the game will occur in the King David Room of the Union University Church Community Center during the Allegany County Office for the Aging luncheon. Any commu- nity members over 55 years of age are welcomed to attend for lunch, a presentation on the game, and demonstration tables.
At 3 p.m., the Alfred Univer- sity pool located in the McLane Center will be open for 2 hours of open swim. Str8 Eight colors of purple and yellow will mark
the lanes of the pool for occa- sion!
Starting at 5 p.m. at the corner of Sayles Street and Pine Hill Drive will be the 2nd annual Figure 8 Fun Run where partici- pants will navigate a figure eight-shaped race course that is approximately 1 mile long, but includes running up 3 hills! The top three finishers will earn Str8 Eight medals and extra points for their neighborhood in the Olympics.
Finally, the day will end with the 4th annual Str8 Eight Day tournament in the Terra Cotta Coffee House at a special start time of 6:30 p.m. in hopes of fin- ishing right around 8:08 p.m.
The top three finishers will re- ceive gift cards, points in the Al- fred Olympics, and have their names engraved on the Str8
Eight Day plaque which hangs in the coffeehouse.
Isaiah Tutak has rounded into form, finishing in 2nd and 1st place at the June and July Str8 Eight Night tournaments. Will his luck continue allowing him to overtake two-time defending Str8 Eight Day champion, Janet McClain, or will a dark horse candidate emerge to wrest the title away and have their name immortalized on the plaque?
Attend this year’s event to find out for yourself where com- memorative Str8 Eight Day tee shirts will be for sale. If you would like to pre-order, contact Peter at [email protected] and you can visit http://str8- eight.com for more information on how to play.
Japanese evacuee publishes memoirs
Str8 Eight Day offers Figure 8 Run Monday, Aug. 8
STR8 EIGHT DAY IN ITS FOURTH YEAR
RECOUNTS HIS TIME AT ALFRED UNIVERSITY
AU Trustee Bill Pullman to get Swiss film fest award
BILL PULLMAN at 2011 Alfred University commencement.
AU alum keeps ’em laughing in Boston
AU alums’ glassworks sponsors concert series in Asheville, NC
Concerts held in conjunction with Asheville’s 1st Friday Art Walk
6 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, July 21, 2016
Music
BANDS/DJs/RECITALS Alfred Village Bandoffers sum- mer concerts of popular music and marches at the Alfred Village Bandstand. Concerts are sched- uled at 7:15 p.m. each Wednes- day in July. The band is directed by Dr. Christopher Foster. Come and bring a friend and enjoy an evening of music on the Alfred Village Green.
Hornell Area Wind Ensemble Rehearsals Tuesday evenings at Hornell Intermediate School.
New members are always wel- come. For further information, call Nancy Luger at 587-9449 or call 545-8603.
Maple City Bowl, 7580 Seneca Road, Hornell. Following the show: Live Rock-n-Bowl with Frank and Rich’s Timeline.
DJ/Karaoke every Friday night 9 pm to 1 a.m. Come sing the night away with Our DJ! They are here every Friday bringing your fa- vorite tunes! For updates, check www.maplecitybowl.net Or call 607-324-1011.
MostArts Festival: Summer Music & Art, Sunday, July 3-Sat- urday, July 9, 2016 at Alfred Uni- versity featuring the Young Pianist Competition. visit:
www.MostArts.alfred.edu for more information.
Wellsville Creative Arts Center offers live music some evenings with performances beginning at 8 p.m., doors opening at 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 2-Professor Louie
& the Crowmatix. For tickets, visit: www.WellsvilleCreativeArts- Center.com or call 585-593-3000.
CHORAL GROUPS Andover Catholic Choir. Re- hearsals 7 pm Mondays at Blessed Sacrament Church, An- dover. New members welcome.
Contact Director Marcy Bledsoe at 478-5238.
Genesee Valley Chorus.
Weekly rehearsals 7 pm Tues- days at Congregational Church, 289 N. Main St., Wellsville. New members welcome. For further information, call 585-593-3173.
Maple City (Barbershopers) ChorusMeetings 7:00 p.m. Mon- days at United Methodist Church of Hornell, 7528 North Main St Ext., near Webbs Crossing Road, Hornell. New members welcome.
Call 607-698-4690 for info.
Sanctuary Choir. Rehearsals 1st & 3rd Sabbath of Month – 12:30pm; Instrumentalists 4th Sabbath of Month– 9:00am. The Seventh Day Baptist Church – Al- fred Station. New musicians wel- come. Call 607-587-9176.
COFFEEHOUSES
Coffeehouse live entertainment periodically at Terra Cotta Cof- feehouse, 34 N. Main St., Alfred.
Area writers meet at 9 a.m. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. For more info, e-mail Ly Kesse at onuil- [email protected]
Wellsville Creative Arts Center offers Coffee Houses TBA. Open Mic Night every Wednesday 7 to 10 p.m. For more info, visit:
www.WellsvilleCreativeArtsCen- ter.com or call 585-593-3000.
CONCERTS/RECITALS Davis Memorial Carillon Recitals, AU campus. Saturdays at 4 p.m. except August. Laurel Buckwalter, AU Carilonneur.
Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Seriesat Davis Memorial Carillon, AU campus. Free con- certs on Tuesdays during the month of July. 2016 schedule in- cludes:
July 5: Sonata Duo (Rachel Per- fecto and Jakob De Vrees) (note:
6:30 Starting time)
July 12: Mathieu Polak (7 pm) July 19: Gordon Slater (7 pm) July 26: Toru Takao (7 pm)
The Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Series honors Dr. Ray Winthrop Wingate, a professor of music at Alfred University for 56 years.
Concert: Emma Tyme, Thursday, May 26 at 7 pm at the Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N. Main St., Wellsville, 585- 593- 3410. Emma Tyme is a singer-songwriter from the hills and valleys of Allegany County.
She draws her artistic inspiration from the sights and sounds of na- ture and the musical contribu- tions of Joni Mitchell, Regina Spektor, Bonnie Raitt, Bon Iver, and Judy Roderick. Her composi- tions on guitar, piano, and ukulele are led by her smooth mezzo-soprano voice and thoughtful lyrics. This concert is free and open to the general public on Thursday, May 26, at 7:00pm at the Nancy Howe Auditorium.
Theater
& Dance
COMEDY
Comedian John Cassidy, pro- fessional comedian, magician and balloon artist who holds sev- eral Guinness World Record speed records for speed sculpt- ing, will perform at 8 p.m. Satur- day, April 30 at Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall, AU cam- pus.
DANCE
Let’s Dance Club offers occa- sional dances. For more informa- tion, contact president Carole Onoda at (607) 276-5475, vice- presidents John and Dee Cwynar at (607) 324-0373, secretaries Duffy and Barb Elsenheimer at (607) 295-7194, treasurers Char- lie and Kathy Bill at (607) 295- 7130, or band coordinators Doug and Melody Carrier at (607) 324- 5821.
Community Ballroomat the Al- fred Almond Bible Church, 4th Friday of every month. 7-7:30 p.m. Free instruction 7:30-9 p.m.
open ballroom dancing. Ages 18 and up. For more information,
call 276-6700 or visit:
www.aabible.org DRAMA GROUPS
Wee Playhousemeets monthly.
Call Vice-President Martha Lash at 587-8675 for more info.
Alfred Community Theatre (ACT). Organized to revive sum- mer theater in Alfred and to help in the restoration of the 1890 Firemen’s Hall Theater. For more info, call Dave Snyder at 587- 8110.
PERFORMANCES
“Spoken Word” Poetry Night -- Third Thursdays at 7 p.m. a lively and entertaining evening of po- etry performance, hosted by Christopher Clow at Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café, 22 W. Main St., Angelica. Call 585-466-3399 or visit black-eyed-susan.com Alfred University Theatrewill present: “Shorts,” a collection of 1-act plays by theatre majors April 21, 22, 23 and 24 in CD Smith III Theatre. Admission is free. Call 607-871-2562 for infor- mation regarding times.
Galleries rt/
INSTRUCTION/GROUPS Allegany Artisans. The Allegany Artisans, local artists and crafts- people working together to host an annual studio tour, held annu- ally in October, invite artists to apply. Work is juried. Studio must be in Allegany County. 585-593- 6345 or visit the website: www.al- leganyartisans.com.
Angelica Ink LetterpressLo- cated at 20 Allegany Avenue, An- gelica, NY. 585.466.7040 Angelica Sweet Shop 44 W.
Main in Angelica’s Park Circle National Historic District. Open daily 8 am–5 pm For more info:
585-466-7070 or www.angelicas- weetshop.com.
Artist Knot. 36 Main Street, An- dover. Gallery Hours by appoint- ment. (607) 478-5100.
Cohen Center for the Arts. 55 N. Main Street, Alfred. Gallery open 11-5 Thurs.-Fridays.
Wellsville Art Association meets 7 pm on the last Friday of each month at Wellsville Com- munity Center. For information on meetings or classes, call 585- 593-3579.
Steuben Trust Gallery, Steuben Square, Hornell. On-going ex- hibits of Artist of the Month. M-F 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Hornell Area Arts Council.
Southern Tier Fiberarts Guild, founded in 1983, meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main St., Wellsville, on the first Satur- day of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except months of July and Sept. The group welcomes spin- ners (and wannabes), quilters, knitters, crocheters, embroider- ers, weavers, dyers, basket mak- ers, hookers (rug hookers, that is) and everyone with a creative mind and an interest in fibers.
For more information, call Debbie MacCrea at 607-587-9270, Carol Wood at 607-587-9519 or T.C.
Gary at 585-593-4799.
MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Fountain Arts Center, 42 Schuyler Street, Belmont. For info or group arrangements, call 585-268-5951 or visit our website at: www.thefountainartscenter.org The Corning Museum of Glass presents the most comprehen- sive glass collection in the world in “35 Centuries of Glassmaking.”
For info, call 607-937-5371.
Fosdick-Nelson Galleryat Al- fred University. Fosdick-Nelson Gallery is located in Harder Hall, AU campus. Open 11-4 Mon- days-Fridays. Info 871-2412.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum8419 Route 54, Hammondsport. Spe- cial exhibits, special events.
Open daily 10-4. Admission.
(607) 569-2160.
Hagadorn House MuseumOp- erated by Almond Historical Soci-
ety. Genealogical research avail- able Friday afternoons.
Hinkle Memorial Library Gallery, Alfred State College Campus. Open during library hours, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday- Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 3-9 p.m. Sundays. For more in- formation, call the library at 607- 587-4313.
Inamori Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics.The newly con- structed museum focuses on fine ceramics used in technical and bio-medical applications. Located on the top floor of Binns-Merrill Hall, AU campus, Alfred. Open 10-4 Wed.-Fri. Free admission.
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum.
Located on the top floor of Binns- Merrill Hall, AU campus, Alfred.
Open 10-4 Wed. thru Fri. Free Admission. Watch for the open- ing of our new facility in 2016!
For information call the Museum at 607-871-2421; or visit the mu- seum website: www.ceramicsmu- seum.alfred.edu.
National Warplane Museum.
nationalwarplanemuseum.org, 3489 Big Tree Ln, Geneseo, NY 14454, (585) 243-2100.
Rockwell Museum, 111 Cedar St., Corning. Largest American Western Art collection on view in the eastern United States, with paintings, sculpture, Native American artifacts, and firearms.
Info 607-937-5386.
Terra Cotta Museum, Main St., Alfred. Open on special occa- sions or byappointment. Contact Wayne Higby for further informa- tion.
C u lt u ra l A rt s C al en d ar
The Teen and Tween Clubs are doing Spa Crafts next week! We will make bath bombs, lip balm and play dough bubble bath! We will also be doing Mehndi on each other! Don’t forget to sign up for the Teen Lock-in on July 29 from 6-11 p.m.! We will have fun and games all evening, and of course, PIZZA!
If you haven’t registered your kids for the Summer Reading Pro- gram, you still have time! We have fabulous prizes, from ear buds and styluses, to books and pedometers. Everyone who meets their weekly reading goals gets to put their names in for one of the grand prizes: a copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (coming out July 31), or a 7-inch Kindle Fire Tablet! Adults are also eligible for prizes, so come in and get your reading log and join in!
The Summer Reading Program Finale picnic is Saturday, August 6. Everyone is invited to join in. There will be games and food and prizes. We will be having the drawing for the grand prizes, as well.
We will host BAD ART NIGHT for adults on Wednesday, August 24 from 6-8 p.m. All materials will be provided, and the worst Bad Art will win the Trophy of Dubious Distinction!
Feel free to contact the library with any questions you might have about our upcoming programs or anything else, and don’t forget to check our website and our facebook page for the most up-to-date information: www.almondlibrary.org.
Coming up at the Almond 20th Century Club Library:
•Mother Goose on the Loose - Fridays @ 10:30
•Yoga is on Thursday evenings at 5:45 with Kristin Bucholz.
There will be no yoga in August.
•Book Club -- August 16th: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis
•Tuesdays: Healthy Relationships: 4-5pm and 5-6pm
•Wednesdays: Teen Club 5-7pm
•Thursdays: Tween Club 5:30-7pm
•Fridays: Kindergarten-3rd grade program 1-2 pm
•Teen Lock-in: July 29th from 6-11pm
Summer Reading Program Finale picnic August 6th from 12-2pm Contact: (607) 276-6311 | [email protected] | P.O. Box D, Almond, NY 14804
Hours: Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday: 2-7 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
NOTES from the
BOX OF BOOKS What’s Happening at Almond Library
By ELIZABETH CALL Almond Library Director
By MELANIE MILLER Box of Books Library Director
Summer time fun continues at the library! If you missed our first yoga session with Sashi Racho, you have another oppor- tunity. On Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m., Sashi will teach another yoga class. This class is open for adults, teens and children.
On July 28 from 1-3 p.m. we will be holding a Kids Activity Day which will have relays, crafts, activities and games in-
Teen and Tween Clubs to do ‘Spa Crafts’
spired by this year’s summer reading theme, “On your mark, get set…read!”
August 4 we will be holding a Life Size Scrabble game at the library from 3-5 p.m. This event is open to kids and teens 10 and up.Start saving your seeds! The library is pleased to announce we are working with a student and local gardeners to start a seed library! What is a seed li- brary? It is a free exchange of
seeds within a community. The goal of local seed libraries is to protect biodiversity and expand access to agriculture. How it works: A grower donates seeds to the Alfred Box of Books Li- brary. A fellow grower can come in and “check out” seed packets.
When the plants go to seed again, the borrowing grower do- nates seeds back to the library.
The library will begin collect- ing seeds at our Summer Read- ing Wrap Up picnic scheduled for August 28. For more infor- mation, you can contact the li- brary at [email protected] or
Emma Percy at
WELLSVILLE--A family program, “Jedi Academy with David Engel,” will be presented at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at the Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N. Main Street, Wellsville.
All are invited to learn the ways of the Jedi with Panniken Moonjumper, a true Master of Intergalactic fun and adventure.
During this program by vet- eran family entertainer David Engel (creator of Pirate School!) all will be delighted by comic antics, physical challenges, mag- ical mayhem, light saber lessons and a visit from his furry alien sidekick. Followed at 2 pm by a special showing of the 2008 film based on characters created by George Lucas.
This library-sponsored event is free and open to the general public. See you at the Nancy Howe Auditorium in the David A. Howe Public Library in Wellsville at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23.
Summertime fun continues at the library!
The Almond 20th Century Club Library Presents:
Friday, July 29 from 6 to 11 p.m.
(for ages 13-18)
• Minute to win it
• Photo scavenger hunt
• Pizza
• Teen Trivia
• Virtual Author Visits
• Karaoke
• And lots more!
Pre-registration required.
To register, call the library to reserve your spot, or stop in to register.
Parental permission required.
Parents must sign permission slip and must pick up childrne at 11 p.m.
Kids may NOT walk home alone.
Almond 20th Century Club Library Main St., P.O. Box D, Almond, NY 14804 (607) 276-6311
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