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Scene About Alfred ...3
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Vol. 133, No. 10 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, March 8, 2018
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Of the Community. By the Community. For the Community.
Official Newspaper Of TOwN aNd Village Of alfred aNd alfred-almONd ceNTral schOOl disTricT Sisters Christine (Lobdell) Morawski
(A-A '65) of Tyler, TX and Stephanie (Lobdell) Landsman (A-A '70) of Houston catch up on the May 25, 2017 edition of the Sun, which featured Christine and her husband Andy on the 50-year celebration of their engage- ment. The day before - March 3, 2018 - Christine and Stephanie celebrated suc- cesses in their participation in the Tyler, TX "FRESH" Road Races. Stephanie placed 2nd in her Division in the 15K race. Of particular significance, Chris- tine - with husband Andy - completed the 5K Walk....just 3 months and 3 days after her successful heart transplant!
Christine and Andy have been working hard the past few months to reach this amazing milestone!
ALFRED–As a result of valued part- nerships with a number of companies and organizations, Alfred State College (ASC) is able to provide unique hands-on learning experiences and real-world equipment that can help turn students into job-ready workers once they graduate.
Such is the case with ASC’s heavy equipment operations program, which is enjoying a second yearlong lease agree- ment with Monroe Tractor. The company has continued a partnership with the School of Applied Technology in Wellsville to provide the use of three new pieces of construction equipment to heavy equipment operations students.
The partnership offers real-world experi- ence, exposing students to industry trends through use of the latest technology in construction equipment.
In the last two years, students have benefited immensely by the use of these pieces, according to Jack Jones, chair of the Building Trades Department. Last year, four pieces were leased. This year, Monroe Tractor has leased a skid-steer, a backhoe, and an excavator at greatly dis- counted rates.
“The Building Trades Department is
grateful to be able to use the latest indus- try technology to prepare students for work in the industry,” said Jones. “It's fantastic to partner with companies who contribute to the education of our future workforce in such tangible ways.”
Last year, the equipment was used for on-campus projects, such as the creation of the snow tubing hill. This included final lighting installation, as well as grad- ing and expansion. Additionally, the equipment was used for the Meservey Hill House 54 project, and will soon be used for the construction of House 55.
The equipment was also used for a river access improvement project in Genesee, PA. Overall, about 80 heavy equipment operations and 40 truck and diesel students gain exposure to the equipment in these applications and in multiple practice labs, according to Building Trades Professor Mark Payne.
“This partnership is a wonderful oppor- tunity to expose students to the latest technology and train them on equipment available in their hometown,” Payne said.
“Monroe Tractor has been a very gracious partner and we hope to continue that re- lationship in the future.”
Students ‘dig’ college partnership with Monroe Tractor
Alfred State students utilize a piece of equipment leased by Monroe Tractor to construct the tubing hill on campus last year.
ALFRED STATE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS
Wintry White Out
Heavy snowfall blanketed Alfred and the surrounding area Thursday night, March 1, causing widespread power outages that lasted into the weekend. Pictured here is a view of a tree ,
weighed down by the heavy wet snow, fell across Hamilton Hill Extension in Alfred Station. How much snow did we get? See John Buckwalter’s “Alfred Weather” report on page 3.
A tree falls in
Alfred Station
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BRUCE SMALLEY Long-time Extension agent BELMONT–Bruce Smalley, 90, of Belmont, a long-time Cor- nell Cooperative Extension 4-H agent for Allegany County, passed away on Friday, Feb. 23 at the Wellsville Manor after a long illness.
Bruce is survived by Sally, his loving wife of 67 years, four children: Fred (Julie) of Levan, Utah; Bob (Laurie) of Houghton, Percillah (Mark) Woodard of
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Bruce Smalley, 90, long-time extension agent
Alfred State holds career fair for medical-related students
Joseph T. Lecceardone, 44, a man who could fix anything
Brockport; and Carol (Bill) Tompkins of Belmont; 11 grand- children and eight great grand- children.
Bruce was born March 16, 1927 in the Belgian Congo to his missionary parents, Ray and Ruth Smalley. He served his country as a US Navy Corpsman and earned a BS Degree in Ani- mal Husbandry at Michigan State University, where he met the love of his life, Sarah Ann Schaal. Bruce and Sally married in 1951 and then attended the Hartford Seminary Foundation and the University of Arkansas to prepare for missionary service in the art and science of dry land farming.
Bruce and Sally served for 10 years in Southern Rhodesia/
Zimbabwe Africa. While there Bruce helped introduce multiple programs to promote agricultural systems to improve the lives of the people they served.
They returned to the United States with their four children in 1963. Bruce was hired by Cor- nell University as a 4H agent serving Erie County, where he
was initially tasked to develop the 4H Pilot Program in inner- city Buffalo.
In 1972, Bruce and Sally relo- cated their family to Allegany County. Here, Bruce served as the Cooperative Extension 4H Agent until his retirement in 1989.
As an active member of the United Methodist Church in Bel- mont, Bruce was a dedicated ser- vant of his Lord and Savior. He was a loving family man with boundless interests. He was an active leader, member or partici- pant in the Belmont Rotary, Al- legany County Bird Club, Compeer Program, Allegany County Fair Board and Youth Council Board. Bruce was an avid outdoorsman, amateur or- nithologist, woodworker and photographer.
Please join us to celebrate Bruce's life with this family and friends at the United Methodist Church in Belmont at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 10, with a re- ception to follow. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com
JOSEPH T. LECCEARDONE A Handy Man
BATH/HORNELL–Joseph T.
Lecceardone, 44, of E. Washing- ton Street Ext., Bath, passed away early Monday morning, Feb. 19, 2018 in the Hart Com- fort House of Allegany County.
Born in Hornell Dec. 15, 1973, the son of Joseph Lecceardone and Cherrie Mullikin, he had resided in Hornell for most of his life except for the time that he spent at the Rochester School for the Deaf and then his recent move to Bath about three years ago.Joseph was a handy man, he loved to fix clocks, he could fix anything that you asked him to repair. He was formerly em- ployed by Cy's Shurfine in Ark- port and also the Cajun Starters.
He was a wonderful son that was always loving and caring. No matter how sick he got he never complained.
He was predeceased by his sis- ter, Stacia Lecceardone.
He is survived by his mother, Cherrie (Stewart) Sharrett of Al- fred Station; his father, Joseph (Theresa) Lecceardone of Ark- port; two brothers, Shane (Cassi)
Directions in Independent Living, Inc. (DIL, inc.) headquartered in Olean, has opened a satellite office in Wellsville. DIL, inc. – Wellsville will be housed at 55 East Fassett Street, Wellsville, located in the Grace United Church Mission Building. Serving WNY since 1987, DIL, inc. specializes in serving individuals with cognitive, mental health, physical, visual and hearing impairments, sensory or multiple disabilities (aged, blind, disabled) and their families residing in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties and beyond, regardless of age or economic standing. For more information, call 585-296-3408.
A New York State Electric and Gas crew was called in to restore***
power to 423 customers on Monday, Feb. 26 in the Village of Alfred, Town of Alfred and Town of Ward. Power was restored at about 7:30 p.m. after power was lost at about 4:30 p.m.
The American Red Cross will hold Blood Drives at the following***
Allegany County locations in March: Angelica—Friday, March 16, 2-7 p.m. in First Baptist Church, 18 Park Circle, Angelica. Almond—
Monday, March 19, 2-7 p.m. at Almond Union of Churches, 11 Main Street, Almond. Belmont—Monday, March 26, 2-6 p.m., American Legion Post 808, 29 Schuyler Street, Belmont. Alfred—Thursday, March 29, 12 noon-6 p.m., Alfred State College campus, 10 Upper College Drive.
The Alfred Almond Performing Arts Department will stage "The***
Wizard of Oz" starting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 8) in the high school auditorium. Additional performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 10 and, a matinee performance, at 2 p.m. Sun- day, March 11. Tickets are only $5 general admission and are avail- able at the door.
Alfred State agricultural technology student Andrew Richards, of***
Silver Springs, recently represented the college as a 2018 Ambassa- dor at the 185th New York State Agricultural Society Annual Meeting and Forum in Syracuse. According to the society’s website, the Am- bassador Scholarship program provides professional development opportunities each year to 15 young adults interested in agriculture.
The scholarship covers all expenses for attending the annual forum and a yearlong membership in the society.
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progres-***
sive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of demen- tia. “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease”
is a free class presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter for anyone who would like to know more about the disease and related dementias. The program will be offered in Friend- ship at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29 in the Friendship United Methodist Church at 21 W. Main Street. To register, call 1.800.272.3900.
Sharrett and Christopher Shar- rett; and one sister, Rebecca (David Wyre); as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
To send a remembrance, visit www.brownandpowersfuneral- homes.com. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Di- rector.
Calling hours were held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Bender-Brown & Powers Fu- neral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell. Funeral services fol- lowed calling hours at 2 p.m.
with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial was in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Fremont.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 East State St., Wellsville, NY, 14895.
ALFRED–Enabling students in its health-focused programs to connect with potential employ- ers from throughout western New York and Pennsylvania, Al- fred State College (ASC) re- cently held a nursing and medical-related career fair in the lobby of its Physical and Health Sciences Building.
Elaine Morsman, director of the Career Development Center
at Alfred State, noted that the de- mand for employees in these fields is stronger than ever, and that ASC is well-suited to help meet that demand.
“Employers came from Buf- falo, Rochester, Bath, and Penn- sylvania, as well as local facilities to recruit our talented students in nursing and other medical-related career paths,”
she said. “When we informally surveyed the recruiters at last year’s fair, we found that nine agencies had the potential to hire 100-plus students.”
Students found the event to be particularly helpful for their ca- reer search, as this occasion pro- vided an opportunity for them to focus their search and accom- modate their busy schedules.
Taylor Dechow, a nursing major from Randolph, said, “I like that they have a career fair separate for nursing. Instead of me wandering around looking for tables that say ‘nursing’ or
‘hospital’ on them, I know they’re all right here. It’s way less stressful to just go from table to table, hand in your ré- sumé, and already know what you’re there for.”
In addition to convenience, the career fair also provided stu- dents with an opportunity to meet with employers they are in- terested in working for once they graduate. Dorothy Nicoll, a nursing major from Le Roy, had her eye on Highland Hospital, where her cousin is employed and her mother recently received care from an excellent nursing staff.
Overall, more than 30 students enrolled in the two- and four- year RN and medical-related programs (e.g. radiology tech- nology) met with employers from western New York and Pennsylvania.
Employers who participated in the career fair included Bath Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Catholic Health System (résumé collection only), Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Elderwood at Hornell, Guthrie Healthcare System (résumé collection only), Highland Hospital, Rochester Regional Health (ré- sumé collection only), St. James Mercy Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, Uni- versity of Rochester School of Nursing, and Wellness G.I.F.T.S.
Inc.
A representative from the University of Rochester School of Nursing meets with an Alfred State student during the college’s recent nursing and medical-related career fair.
[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. ]
I met Nellie Parry at a lawn reception at the President’s house, the old house on Main Street. The reception was probably for the University Women’s Club at the beginning of school in September.
I was a young mother of a two-year-old and never felt like I was to- tally together. Nellie was one of the most beautiful women I had ever seen. She had a lovely grace that was unmatched. I wanted to grow up to be just like her.
Her lovely outside was matched by a loving and generous in- side. I remember many happy occasions with her, especially at Wee Playhouse. This recipe was one she brought to the June dinner meet- ing of Wee Playhouse and I prevailed upon her to share it with me.
I have been making it as a “company” dinner ever since.
Tuna Casserole Supreme
1/2 cup butter 4 (7 oz.) cans tuna fish 1 cup flour 2/3 cup chopped ripe olives 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 can sliced mushrooms
8 cups milk 8 hard cooked eggs, sliced
4 cups shredded cheese 3 cups Bisquick mix
Melt butter in large saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add 7 cups of milk, blending well. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture thickens. Then stir in 2 cups of cheese and cook until melted. Add tuna, olives, mush- rooms, and hard cooked eggs. Spoon mixture into 2 one quart casseroles or one large one.
Add remaining millk to Bisquick mix. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cover with remaining 2 cups of cheese. Roll dough as for jelly roll. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Cover tuna mixture with biscuits. Bake in 425 degree oven about 15 minutes or until biscuits are brown.
Makes 16 servings.
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Kelly’s Forecast
By KELLY SNYDER Alfred Sun Weather
Forecaster
“If it's not 100 per cent pure maple syrup, it can't be called 'pure maple syrup.' “
―Nancy Greene Thursday, March 8 AM SNOW SHOWERS
(HIGH 32– LOW 24) Chance of precipitation...40%
Friday, March 9 SNOW SHOWERS (HIGH 31 – LOW 20) Chance of precipitation...50%
Saturday, March 10 CLOUDY (HIGH 32 – LOW 18) Chance of precipitation...20%
Sunday, March 11 MOSTLY CLOUDY
(HIGH 35 LOW 19) Chance of precipitation...10%
Monday, March 12 PM SNOW SHOWERS
(HIGH 35 - LOW 22) Chance of precipitation...40%
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!
Nellie Parry’s Tuna Casserole Supreme
A L F R E D
Weather for the Week
February 27-March 5 Feb. Hi Lo Precip. Snow
27 49 21 0
28 56 23 0
March
1 61 25 0.02” 0
2 38 25 1.85” 15.8”
3 29 22 0.04” 1.0”
4 31 20 0
5 36 3 0
February Summary:
Avg. high: 41 Avg. low: 19
Highest: 70 (Feb. 21, record for this date)
Lowest: 2 (Feb. 1 and 9) Total precipitation: 2.17”
Total snowfall: 15.4”
By JOHN BUCKWALTER Alfred Area Weather Recorder
A favorite foray with a group of friends is to cross to the tiny town, Boquillas del Carmen, just across the Rio Grande from Big Bend National Park. As we were strolling through the village, someone pointed out the clever use of the inside chain link fence, which sported many socks hung out to dry. This is a typical home in the little village, which has no government, and no law enforcement. I assume the outer chain link fence (unusual in this wide-open village) is to keep the owner of the little four wheeler in the foreground inside, and safe from the cliff behind the dwelling.
The roads cleared of all snow in time for our Academic All Star matches Monday night. Re- ALFRED–Third time was not the charm in Feb-
ruary as the game’s inventor finished as runner-up for the third consecutive month. A tremendous first hand by Alfred University senior, Michael Dean, was enough to coast through the final three rounds and hold on to victory while the rest of the field frantically attempted to catch him.
Michael will likely be unable to defend his
championship as AU will be on break during this month’s tournament. So, come out at 8pm on Thursday, March 8th for a night of free, family fun and see if you can be this month’s winner of a $25 gift card.
Visit http://str8-eight.com for more information on how to play.
ALFRED–Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County’s Master Gardener Mary Lu Wells in a fascinating talk about the gardens of Islam from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22 at the Alfred Box of Books Library. The program is free of charge. Why is it that the three great monotheistic religions all arose from the desert?
ALFRED–The School of Art and Design at Alfred University announces its 2018 summer in- structional sessions and summer workshops schedule.
Several summer school classes will be offered, for credit. Classes are being offered on-campus and on-line; registra- tion will be open until the courses fill. In addition, a num- ber of workshops in ceramic art and expanded media will also be offered.
Workshops in ceramic art in- clude: Ceramic Science for the Artist with Bill Carty, professor of ceramic engineering and ma- terials science (June 18 – June 22); Majolica Mania with An- drea Gill, retired professor of ce- ramic art (June 25 – July 6);
Vessel: Form and Pattern with ceramic artist Kate Johnston (July 9 – July 20); Four Week Open Studio Intensive with John
Gill, professor of ceramic art, and Resident Artists/Advisors:
Sung Jae Choi, Joanna Powell, Jason Green, Mark Burns (June 25 – July 20); Business of Art with Caitlin Brown, operations and programs manager at the Al- fred Ceramic Art Museum (June 25 – July 20; this professional practice seminar is free with en- rollment in Ceramic Workshops that run concurrently).
Expanded media workshops include: Traditional, Experimen- tal Print Media with William Contino, associate professor of expanded media (June 25 - June 29); Large Format Digital Print with William Contino (July 2 – July 6); Sound with Rebekkah Palov, Alfred University MFA alumna, electronic integrated arts (July 9 – July 13); Video with Rebekkah Palov (July 16 – July 20).
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Large School Division Hornell 47 - Corning Gold 34 Corning Black 54 - Bath 33 Medium Large School Division Campbell-Savona 63 - Addison 30Naples 67 - Canisteo-Green- wood 29
Medium Small School Division Alfred-Almond 59 - Jasper- Troupsburg 19
Hammondsport 51 - Arkport 22 Small School Division Avoca 44 - Prattsburgh 16 Bradford 34 - Canaseraga 25
Congratulations, all.
Matches will take place on Monday, March 12 at Corning, Canisteo-Greenwood, Jasper- Troupsburg, and Prattsburgh.
Why not come out and cheer our scholars on? Look forward to seeing you there!
Results of Academic All-Stars While AU students are away, the rest of us play
Talk planned on ‘Gardens of Islam’
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I Think, Therefore I’m Not…Or Maybe I Am After All I’m not a good poet, I know;
When I read what was writ by Ben Howard, I didn’t rejoice at it—no;
Instead, like a coward, I cowered.
The poet, to hear old Ben teliot, Is to clean up the local patois
(That’s my bootless restatement of Eliot)—
But the best I elicit is “Ha”.
But wait—Seamus Heaney (he said) Says a poet (without or with rhyme) Takes an object familiar, and ’stead
“Makes it strange….” Hey—that’s me, all the time!
—After All Mouse
“Wild and Woolly” Is a Scientifically Accurate Meteorological Term—
Though Around Here, We Just Call It “March”
Or,
Do You See All That White Fluffy Stuff?
That’s March Coming in Like a Lion in Lamb’s Clothing
’S that March that just blew in?
It blew away our power.
Once the snow was startin’ in, Kept up hour after hour.
I never seen such snow As heavy and as wet;
I didn’t never know
How flat two foot could get.
Put a shovel in my paw
And marched out in that slop—
Though seein’ all it thaw I wished I’d brung my mop.
—O. Woollymous
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T
he incidents of violence in recent months, including the recent school shooting in Florida, are tragic. I grieve for those who lost their lives, and my heartaches for those who lost loved ones. Along with most others in our country I have listened to the news reports, comments from ex- perts, and inadequate responses from various so- cial and political leaders.In response to the tragedies and reports I have tried to do some soul searching and thoughtful analysis. I suspect that almost everyone who thinks about these important issues will come up with dif- ferent topics, issues and viewpoints. However, I think that it is important that we begin to engage in meaningful dialogue over these matters, so I am going to share some of my thoughts. Hopefully this will initiate some thoughtful dialogue.
Consider the following questions about the re- curring acts of violence and aggression:
•For reasons that I don’t understand, our society has increasing numbers of unhappy people who apparently want to impose their unhappiness upon everyone around them. They vent their anger against innocent victims through violence. Apart from achieving their “10 minutes of fame” they don’t appear to have any good explanations for what their anger and violence actually accom- plishes. There have always been unhappy people, but they haven’t always chosen to express their anger in random acts of mass violence. Does any- one actually understand what these murderers are thinking? Are they thinking? Are they capable of rational thought? Are they simply “feeling” and then “acting out” those feelings? Could these ques- tions provide a starting point for meaningful dis- cussion and dialogue?
• I have heard many individuals (including many in the media) ask the question “How could the government let this happen?” From a legal per- spective I am forced to ask a different question.
“How could the government have possibly stopped these incidents?” Our society is constantly telling everyone that no one can tell them what to do. It seems that there are no longer any universally rec- ognized or commonly accepted values. If everyone
is “innocent until proven guilty” how can you ar- rest or apprehend people who haven’t yet commit- ted an act of violence? If we follow the logic of the ACLU don’t we have to wait until these people actually hurt someone?
• What is the highest value? Is it “Safety,” or is it “Freedom”? Our Constitution and Bill of Rights viewed “government” as one of the greatest dan- gers to be defended against. It was not viewed as a universal panacea. Do we still believe that? If not, why not? Given the dangers from other sec- tors, can America still afford the Second Amend- ment? What risks are we taking if we limit the Second Amendment?
• I understand the pain of the school students who have experienced these recent traumatic events. However, I am also a veteran who has ex- perienced violence on behalf of our nation and government. Other soldiers and veterans have lost their lives or experienced life-changing physical or psychological injuries while protecting our na- tion. Do today’s students understand what others have sacrificed in order to protect them? Will they be willing to do the same for others in the future?
•Many cities and neighborhoods in our nation experience random acts of violence on a regular and recurring basis. In total numbers the casualties from this urban violence is many times greater than the casualties from the school or mall shoot- ings. Why aren’t we outraged or horrified over those acts of violence and deaths in the same way that we are by the school and mall shootings? Is it a racial or socio-economic issue? Is it because of media coverage? Is it because it is widely distrib- uted, rather than focused? Should any of that make a difference?
These are just a few of the important questions that I am asking. You may be asking other, better questions. Our society should be able to engage in courteous dialogue about these matters. I have views and ideas about these topics, but I believe that I am open-minded, and willing to consider the views of others. Perhaps our newspapers could provide a forum for such dialogue. Please let me know what you are thinking.
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CATHERINE CHAMBERS of Kenyon Road in the Town of Alfred took advantage of the 15 inches of heavy wet snow and sculpted this Kenyon Road “Snow Dog.” If you can’t beat the weather, you might as well join it!
IN THE MIDST of the heavy snowfall last week, Jason Tutak of Sayles Street Extension in Alfred snapped this photo of his house from a neighbor’s yard.
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Week of March 8-March 14, 2018 ALFRED SUN, PO Box 811, 764 Route 244, Alfred, NY 14802 607-587-8110
ALFRED–Eiko Otake, renowned Japanese performance artist, will be at Alfred Univer- sity for a week-long residency, A Body in Places, March 19-23.
The residency is sponsored by the Alfred University Dance De- partment. It will feature a new edition of Eiko’s solo perform- ance, A Body in Places, Alfred,
NY, designed specifically for Al- fred University. Eiko is described as “a global cultural force”
whose “medium is movement and whose work resides in the spaces between dance, theater, performance art, and sculpture.”
Her solo performance, A Body in Places, was recently performed to rave reviews at the New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Eiko will give two on-campus performances of A Body in Places, Alfred, NY: March 21 from 4-5 p.m. in the Alfred Ce- ramic Art Museum; and March 22 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Her- rick Library. Both performances are free and open to the public.
In addition to the perform-
ances, the residency will include a master class, open rehearsals, and two lectures. The AU School of Art and Design will host a lec- ture on March 21 from 9 to 10:45 a.m. in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. The lecture will focus on Eiko’s performance his- tory.
On March 22, beginning at 12:10 p.m., Eiko will deliver a video lecture as part of the Bergren Forum in Nevins The- ater, Powell Campus Center. The presentation, titled “A Body in Places: From Fukushima, to the Met Museum, to Alfred, and many out of the ordinary places along the way,” will explore Eiko’s objectives, challenges, and findings of her A Body in Places project. Both lectures are free and open to the public.
Eiko will be engaging a num- ber of classes during her resi- dency, including Cultural Anthropology, Site Specific Composition, School of Art and Design Foundations, Art History, Modern Dance, Fundamentals of Dance, and Art Force 5. She will also be offering an open master class (titled Delicious Move- ment) on March 20 from 11:20 a.m.-12:35 p.m. in Miller Per- forming Arts Center, Studio 300.
The public is invited and no ex- perience is necessary.
The Box of Books Library will
host a book club, in which Eiko and D. Chase Angier, AU profes- sor of dance and Miller Dance Residency program director, will discuss Eiko’s translation of From Trinity to Trinity, by Kyoko Hayashi. In the book, Hayashi, a survivor of the atomic bomb blast in Nagasaki, Japan, recounts her pilgrimage to the Trinity site in northern New Mexico, site of the first atomic bomb test.
Hayashi’s book, which Eiko translated from Japanese to Eng- lish, is available at Herrick Li- brary and the Box of Books Library. Book club discussion will be held March 2, 16 and 23 (with Eiko participating in the final session) from noon to 1 p.m. at the Box of Books Li- brary. A maximum of 20 can par- ticipate in each session; anyone interested in attending should contact Carlyn Yanda at yan- [email protected].
The residency is supported by funding from the New York State DanceForce, a partnership pro- gram of the New York State Council on the Arts, with support from the New York State Legis- lature and Governor’s Office; the Marlin Miller Dance Residency Program, the Alfred University School of Art and Design, and the Alfred University Institute for Cultural Unity.
ALFRED–Kristin Beck, a retired Navy SEAL and an Alfred Uni- versity alumnus, will speak on the AU campus Thursday, March 22.
“Warrior Princess: A Lecture by Kristin Beck” will be given at 7 p.m. in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. The lecture is being offered as part of Queering Space collective, an art exhibition that examines where queerness meets form, which opened Feb. 2 and runs through March 28. Several events, including Beck’s lecture, are being held in conjunction with the exhibition.
A 20-year veteran of Navy who retired in 2011, Beck came out as transgender in 2013, the same year she published her memoir, War- rior Princess: A U.S. Navy SEAL’s Journey to Coming Out Trans- gender. She is the first openly-transgender Navy SEAL.
Beck grew up in Wellsville as Christopher Beck and graduated from Alfred University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. During her career in the Navy, Beck took part in 13 deploy- ments, including seven combat deployments (Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan among them). She was a member of the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (also known as DEV- GRU), a special counter-terrorism unit popularly called SEAL Team 6, and received multiple military awards and decorations, including a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
Beck has been outspoken against President Donald Trump’s 2017 executive order banning transgender Americans from serving in the U.S. military. She published this video op-ed in the New York Times (login may be required to view).
WELLSVILLE–The Genesee Valley Chorus, directed by Norma Bartlett and accompanied by Carole Aldrich and Amanda Robbins, will perform a series of concerts during the Lenten Sea- son.“I’ll Be There In Glory” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Sun- day, March 11 at the First Pres- byterian Church, 32 East Greenwood Street, in Andover;
at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18 at the First United Methodist Church, 4005 Main Street, Scio;
at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18 at Grace United Church, 289 N.
Main Street, Wellsville; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the Brookside Wesleyan Church, 3456 Andover Road, Wellsville.
Admission to all concerts is free. Donations are gratefully ac- cepted to help offset associated costs.
WELLSVILLE–The Bruce Katz Band will perform at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 17 at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center.
Advance tickets are $16 ($18 at door). Tickets may be purchased online at www.WellsvilleCre- ativeArtsCenter.com or at the Arts Center Coffee House. For more information visit the web- site or call (585) 593-3000.
Bruce Katz is a legendary key- boardist (Hammond B3 and piano) who has released eight CDs as a leader and has appeared on nearly 70 others with the likes of John Hammond, Delbert Mc- Clinton, Ronnie Earl, Duke Ro- billard, Little Milton, Joe Louis Walker, David “Fathead” New-
man, and many others. He was also a member of Gregg All- man’s band for six years (2007- 2013) and toured with the Allman Brothers as well.
He is a four-time (2008, 2009, 2010, 2015) nominee for the Blues Music Award for “Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year,” selected by the Blues Foundation of Memphis, TN.
Bruce was also nominated in 2015 for the Living Blues Mag- azine’s “Outstanding Musician (Keyboardist)” award.
Bruce was an Associate Pro- fessor at the Berklee College of Music from 1996-2010 and teaches clinics and master classes at schools and festivals
around the world.
The Bruce Katz Band is an original, exciting group of musi- cians that combine blues, “soul- jazz,” and New Orleans-inspired roots music. Based in Wood- stock, New York, Bruce Katz oc- cupies a unique space where blues and the many aspects of Americana music collide into a style of original music all his own.The band has a trademark sound, blending the B3 organ and guitar in unique and inven- tive ways. The Bruce Katz Band includes Bruce Katz (Hammond B3 organ & piano), Chris Vitarello (guitar/vocals) and Ray Hangen (drums).
Eiko Otake will visit AU for week-long residency
JAPANESE PERFORMANCE ARTIST
Transgender former Navy Seal Kristin Beck to give lecture at Alfred University.
BRUCE KATZ and his band will be in Wellsville March 17.
Performance artist Eiko Otake will be at Alfred University for a week-long residency in March.
Transgender former Navy Seal will lecture at Alfred University
Bruce Katz Band to play in Wellsville
WELLSVILLE CREATIVE ARTS CENTER
Genesee Valley
Chorus to perform
6 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, March 8, 2018
Music
BANDS/DJs/RECITALS Hornell Area Wind Ensemble HAWE Young Artists Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at Hornell High School.
“Salute to America” Concert: 8 p.m. May 26 featuring Lt. Col John Clanton, Ret., Guest Con- ductor with Baritone soloist SGM Robert McDonald. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings at Hornell In- termediate School.
New members are always wel- come. For further information, call Nancy Luger at 587-9449 or call 545-8603.
MostArts Festival: Save the Date! Plan to enjoy Summer Music & Art, Sunday, July 8-14, 2018 featuring the 2018 Piano Competition ages 13-18 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.
For tickets, visit: www.Wellsville- CreativeArtsCenter.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. The Genesee Valley Chorus has started fall concert rehearsals and welcomes new members.
Singers meet every Tuesday at 7 P.M. at the Grace United Church, North Main Street, Wellsville (for- merly Congregational Church).
The chorus is directed by Norma Bartlett. 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.
The Orpheus Choraleis a local chorale that performs concerts periodically. For more info, visit:
orpheuschorale.org or call 607- 324-5147.
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
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. There is currently no weekly recital.
Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Seriesat Davis Memorial Carillon, AU campus. Free con- certs on Tuesdays during the month of July. The Wingate Me- morial Carillon Recital Series honors Dr. Ray Winthrop Wingate, a professor of music at Alfred University for 56 years.
AU Faculty Recital. 3 pm Sun- day, Feb. 4, Susan Howell Hall, AU campus, featuring tenor Boris Van Druff and pianist
Kurt Galvan. Free admission.
Alfred University Choral Con- cert. Saturday, March 24. Haydn
“Theresa Mass.” Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church, 7:30 pm.
Free admission.
Alfred University Student Recital. Sunday, April 15, 3 p.m., Susan Howell Hall, AU campus.
Free admission.
Alfred University Jazz Band Concert. Friday, April 20, Miller Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free admis- sion.
Alfred University Symphonic Band Concert. Friday, April 27,
Miller Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
Alfred University Student Recital.Saturday, April 28, 3 p.m, Miller Theatre, AU campus.
Free admission.
Alfred University Symphony Orchestra Concert. 3 p.m. Sun- day, April 29. Featuring guest pi- anist, Lucy Mauro. Miller Theatre, AU campus. Free admission.
Alfred University Student Recital. Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m., Susan Howell Hall, AU campus.
Free admission.
Theater
& Dance
DANCE
International Folk Dancing Tuesday evenings from 8:30- 10:30 p.m. We learn and do a va- riety of International Dances, many from the Balkans, Israel, Armenia, etc. Everyone is wel- come, no partner or experience necessary! Miller Performing Arts Center, AU campus.
Let’s Dance Club offers occa- sional dances. For details, 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 Charlie and Kathy Bill at (607) 295-7130, or band coor- dinators Doug and Melody Car- rier at (607) 324-5821.
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 help re- store the 1890 Firemen’s Hall Theater. For more info, call Dave Snyder at 587-8110.
PERFORMANCES
AU Dance Theater.Feb. 15-17.
Original choreography and per- formances by AU students and the Marlin Miller Guest Artist.
Miller Theatre, 8 pm Marlin & Ginger Miller Dance Residency at Alfred University.
March 19-23 Featuring interna- tionally renowned guest artist, Eiko Otake. Times TBA. All events are free. Miller Performing Arts Center Dance Studios.
Blithe Spiritby Noel Coward.
Performed by Alfred University students Wednesday-Saturday, April 11-14. Featuring guest di- rector, NYC based Eliza Beck- with. C.D. Smith III Theatre, 7:30 pm. Tickets required.
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.
Cohen Center for the Arts. 55 N. Main Street, Alfred. Gallery open Tues, Wed, Fri 11-4 pm;
Thursday 11-7; Sat and Sun 1-3 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 The Andover House, exhibiting the best of Alfred connected Ce- ramic Art and 2 dimensional art.
Historical and contemporary.
Open 11am to 4pm on Satur- days. At 21 North Main Street, Andover New York. For visits by appointment call 585 593 3947 or 607 478 5014 : E-mail: Johnf- [email protected].
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 available 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.
Hornell Erie Depot Museum, 111 Loder St., Hornell is open Wed. & Thurs. from 6-8 pm, Fri.
from 4-8 pm and Sat from 12:30- 3 pm.
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 Northeast corner of Main and Pine Streets, AU cam- pus, Alfred. Hours: Tues. thru Fri- day 10-5, Thurs. 10-7, Sat. and Sun. 10-4. $7 Adults, $5 Sen- iors, $3 Local Residents, Free for Museum members, 17 and under, AU and A State faculty staff and students. For informa- tion call 607-871-2421; or visit the museum website: ceramic- smuseum.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
WELLSVILLE–The Andover Ecumenical Choir will perform a Lenten Concert at 7 p.m. Tues- day, March 20 in the Nancy
Without receiving a great exhortation about the negative impact of sugar on our health, most indi- viduals would agree that the average American should consume less sugar. However, despite this acknowledgement, sugar consumption continues.
This can be contributed to two primary factors:
first, sugar is in SO MANY common foods and secondly, sugar is highly addictive. Has this deli- cious, but drug-like ingredient always been an issue? Join me for our first investigation into the history of food as we survey the production and consumption of sugar over the last 400-600 years.
The agricultural history of sugar cane dates to the early 6th or 7th century in India and Middle Eastern countries. However, in the 16th century, the first cane sugar mills were built in Jamaica, Cuba, Portugal, and other countries. There, the three foot sugar cane stalk--full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals-- became one Tablespoon of granu- lated raw sugar.
At its first introduction, this ingredient was pri- marily enjoyed by the wealthy; who, aside from delighting in its sweetness, began to experience a decay in oral health. (Ironically enough, the lower class would blacken their teeth out to resemble the wealthy!) By the 17th century, sugar production increased as the population began to replace honey for sugar in many recipes. Sugar was still a treat, but was made more available to the common peo- ple.
How much sugar were these people actually eat- ing? Let’s look at some numbers researched by the Natural Society[i], on the consumption of sugar during those centuries and how it has changed today:
1700’s- the average person consumed approxi-
mately 4 lbs of sugar each year.
1800’s- the average person consumed approxi- mately 18 pounds of sugar each year.
1900’s-the average person consumed approxi- mately 90 pounds of sugar each year.
2009- the average American consumed approx- imately 150-200 pounds each year.
With the early production of sugar, the primary health concern seemed to be oral decay. Since the 1900’s, we have seen the effects of high blood sugar in many health issues including obesity, di- abetes, heart disease, and cancer. Observing this change through the centuries, one might ask is sugar ever okay? I would encourage you to refer to my article on the foundations of blood sugar handling, published February 9th (and archived on my website.)
In upcoming articles, we will investigate deeper into the evolution of the food industry during the 18th and 19th century to understand more clearly the increase in sugar consumption to where it is today, as well as other processed foods. Even though reducing sugar intake is very challenging in today’s food culture, it has never been more freeing! When I work with clients individually or through a RESTART class. I equip them with tools needed to regulate blood sugar as we tackle the challenge together. The fruit has been amazing tes- timonies and results!
[i] http://naturalsociety.com/sugar-the-toxicity- question-and-what-to-do-about-it/
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If you have questions or comments for Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Maria Adam, email her at [email protected] or call her at (607) 661-8221.
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A favorite of the Nancy Howe Auditorium for the past several years, this group will grace the stage with their inspirational Lenten program.
With musical accompaniment
under the direction of Marcy Bledsoe, this concert will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20.
This library-sponsored con- cert is free and open to everyone at the Nancy Howe Auditorium in the David A. Howe Library, 155 North Main St, Wellsville NY.
