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ALFRED–Alfred University will inau- gurate Mark Zupan as its 14th president in a ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct.
22, in the Galanis Family Arena at the McLane Center.
The ceremony is open to all faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the com- munity. A reception will be held in the ad- joining Joyce-Walton Health and Wellness Center immediately following the ceremony.
Zupan was selected by the Presidential Search Committee and campus commu- nity and appointed by the Alfred Univer- sity Board of Trustees in February 2016 He officially began his tenure on July 1.
“I was excited to be chosen to lead this 180-year-old institution, and now, after nearly eight months of getting acquainted with our faculty, staff, students, alumni and community , I am even more honored and thrilled with my new role,” said Zupan.
“I have learned so much about the truly remarkable people who are part of this wonderful university, from Don McPher- son, a ceramic engineer who has devel- oped lenses that correct color-blindness, to Julio Fuentes, a remarkable young man who has not let a serious football injury deter him from achieving his goals,” said
Zupan. “I have met world-renowned artists, business leaders, engineers who are doing cutting-edge work, educators, writers, social workers, lawyers, psychol- ogists, policymakers, and environmental scientists, all of whom are making a dif- ference because of their Alfred University education.”
The new president has laid out ambi-
tious goals for increasing both undergrad- uate and graduate enrollment; initiating a branding and marketing campaign; en- hancing alumni engagement and fund- raising; and improving facilities.
Zupan came to AU after serving as the dean of the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School from 2004-2014 and director of the Bradley Policy Center, as well as the Olin Professor of Econom- ics and Public Policy at Simon.
Prior to Simon, Zupan was dean and professor of economics at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Manage- ment for seven years. Before that, he was on the faculty of the University of South- ern California’s Marshall School of Busi- ness, attaining tenure there while also serving as associate dean for master’s de- gree programs. He was a visiting profes- sor in the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in the fall of 1995.
As a member of the USC faculty, Zupan won several awards, including the univer- sity-wide Burlington Resources Founda- tion Faculty Achievement Award for Outstanding Scholarship, and a Golden Apple award for MBA teaching excel- lence. Over the years, he has served on the editorial boards of such academic journals as Public Choice, Economic Inquiry, and
the Journal of Business Economics.
While earning his Ph.D. degree in eco- nomics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Zupan taught in the economics department at Harvard Univer- sity, where he earned his B.A. degree in 1981, twice receiving the Allyn Young Teaching Prize from the economics de- partment, and also earning the university- wide Joseph B. Levenson Memorial Teaching Prize.
His fields of specialization include in- dustrial organization, regulation, and po- litical economy. He has published over twenty refereed articles in leading schol- arly journals. His commentaries have ap- peared in media outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los An- geles Times, Arizona Republic, Business- Week.com, Huffington Post, Kiplinger, Financial Times of London, San Francisco Chronicle, and the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Zupan is the co-author of two books, “Microeconomic Theory and Applications,” published by John Wiley and Sons and “Microeconomic Cases and Applications,” published by Harper- Collins. In early 2017, the Cambridge University Press will publish his latest book titled “Inside Job: How Government Insiders Subvert the Public Interest.”
ALFRED–Without the assis- tance of college volunteers, many public, non-profit, and community-based organizations would not be able to fulfill their missions of service to others.
That’s why a Community In-
volvement Fair at Alfred State at- tracted a crowd of organizations eager to enlist the support of more students.
Many of the organizations present at the fair have benefited from a flood of Alfred State stu-
dent volunteers and interns in the past, which is why they were looking to recruit Pioneers again.
Susan Hooker, executive di- rector of the Hornell Area Con- cern for Youth, noted that “there are so many ways” in which Al-
ALFRED UNIVERSITY’S 14TH PRESIDENT
AU’s Mark Zupan will be inaugurated Saturday, Oct. 22
Human services management majors Jessica Dixon, of Wellsville, left, and Ashley Kennedy, of Troupsburg, speak to representatives from the AIM Independent Living Center Sept. 13 during the Community Involvement Fair at Alfred State.
Community Involvement Fair makes connections
MARK ZUPAN
fred State students have helped her organization. She particularly complimented the human service management students who have completed their 400-hour man- agement-focused internship at Concern for Youth, saying they have been “excellent.”
“Alfred State students are well prepared to enter into non-profit internships or volunteer experi- ences,” she said. “They come in, interact with the youth, and share their ideas and talents.”
Hannah Spalding, recruitment manager for The Service Collab- orative of Western New York, mentioned two recent Alfred State graduates who have served as Americorps members through programs offered by her organi- zation. One of them served in Clifton Springs helping veterans, and another is currently a tutor and mentor in Buffalo city schools.
“The whole point of our agency is to connect individuals with volunteer and service op- portunities in the community, wherever their community may be,” she said. “We wouldn’t be able to exist without people who want to be engaged, so I would say Alfred State students ab-
solutely help us do what we do.”
Though Bryan Gamache be- came the executive director of the Allegany County United Way in July, he is no stranger to work- ing with Alfred State students, noting that he has had positive experiences with them in the past when he was with Accord. Given the number of students who had expressed interest in volunteer- ing with the United Way during the fair, the impact they could have would be “phenomenal,” he said.
“We depend a lot on volun- teers, and based on the conversa- tions I’ve had today,” he said,
“going forward, if we were to have this group of students come together, I think a lot of good ideas would come of that.”
At the Community Involve- ment Fair, 28 organizations from Alfred and the surrounding re- gion were on-hand to highlight internship, volunteer, and com- munity engage-ment opportuni- ties. Students from nearby Alfred University were also invited to participate, as students network with potential employer or in- ternship sites, make valuable community connections, and dis- cover ways to get involved.
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Jim and Faith Palmer (holding the newspaper) were joined by Sue and Ed Palmer for lunch on the docks on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, New Hampshire recently.
The Avon Park, Florida couples have been summering up north and met to catch up on the news back home in Alfred.
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ANDREW J. CORNELL Established law practice ALFRED—Andrew J. Cor- nell, 38, of the Waterwells Road, Alfred, passed away on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 in Strong Memo- rial Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness.
He was born in Wellsville on July 9, 1978, the son of Rodney
BELMONT—The 2017 Tentative Budget for the operation of Al- legany County Government Operations has been finalized. The con- solidated total of the nine major appropriation funds will be
$116,686,224, representing a $1,623,472 increase from calendar year 2016.
Preparation of this was done in collaboration with the County Treasurer/Deputy Budget Officer, Elected Officials, the Budget Committee, and County Department Heads. Their participation and cooperation throughout the process was instrumental to completing this document and laying out a framework for the continued opera- tions of Allegany County.
This was not an easy task. Allegany County has seen a significant decrease in sales tax revenue for the second consecutive year. The decrease in anticipated revenue was in excess of $600,000 for cal- endar year 2015 Budget projections and is projected to be nearly
$900,000 for the 2016 yearly budget. The Property Tax Cap limits the County to an increase in the levy estimated at approximately
$200,000 leaving us far short of the amount needed to continue to conduct the County’s business at its current level. Closing of the Landfill further increased our expenses. These two items alone cre- ated significant revenue shortfalls that could not be made up without substantial cuts to needed programs and/or a substantial levy in- crease.
Through the collective efforts of the previously listed individuals, the initial budget was reduced by approximately $1,400,000. The County is assuming some calculated risks to reach the final target number. This Budget reflects a sales tax revenue target in the amount of $18,750,000 or a $1,250,000 decrease from the 2016 Budget pro- jections. Several infrastructure needs, including bridges and equip- ment, have been deferred to subsequent years. The 2017 Budget does, however, propose the use of $3 million of General Fund Bal- ance.
Challenge creates opportunity and some positive results were re- alized for the citizens of Allegany County. Although, the real prop- erty taxing levy is proposed to increase by $117,000 or .39 percent, the overall average Tax Rate will reflect a 1.08 percent decrease or .18 cents per thousand of assessed value.
The Tentative Budget has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Legislators as of Sept. 26, and in the coming weeks, will be re- viewed by the Ways and Means Committee as well as the full Board of Legislators where it will be subject to further amendment.
The Tentative Budget, in its entirety, will be posted and made available on the County’s website at www.alleganyco.com for public viewing and will be subject to a mandatory Public Hearing on No- vember 10, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers of the County Office Building.
ALFRED—Save the date of Sunday, Oct. 23, for a musical extravaganza, Organ Spectacu- lar IV, this being the fourth time in a decade that the Alfred Uni- versity Music Department is per- forming to raise funds for the community pipe organ.
The program will begin at 3 pm in the Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church and will feature am organ solo, Bach’s Toccata and Adagio in C Major by Lau-
ALFRED–The Alfred University men's basketball team will host a pair of shooting clinics for boys and girls on Columbus Day and Veterans Day. The Saxons Shooting Clinics will be held from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10 (Columbus Day), and Friday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), in the Galanis Family Arena gymnasium in Alfred University's McLane Center.
The clinics are open to boys and girls in grades 2-12. Instructors include players and coaches from the AU men's basketball team, who will teach proper shooting technique and form. The clinics will include shooting games and competitions. Cost to attend is $30 per session, or $50 for both. Concessions will be available.
To register, call Coach Russ Phillips at 585-507-6906, or email him at [email protected]
and Hazel Hinkle Cornell.
On Dec. 4, 2010, in the Bethany Presbyterian Church of Rochester, he married Kathryn Bolinger, who survives.
He was a graduate of the Scio Central School, Jamestown Community College, St.
Bonaventure University and ob- tained his Law Degree at the University of Akron, Ohio, and then established his law practice in Wellsville.
He was a member of the Alle- gany County Bar Association, Wellsville F&AM Lodge of Wellsville and was a former Lions Club member.
Surviving are his wife, Kathryn; parents, Rodney and Hazel Cornell of Scio; brothers, Robbie (Rhonda) Cornell of Friendship, and Daniel (Aren) Cornell of Olean, nephews, Brandon Cornell of Ogdensburg, Dylan Cornell of Friendship,
Dustin Cornell of Olean, Jaykob Cornell of Olean; nieces, Kate- lyn Cornell of Friendship, Sky- lar Bolinger of Rochester, Payton Bolinger of Rochester;
brother-in-law, Kyle (Jessica) Bolinger of Rochester; father- and mother-in-law, Kim and Karen Bolinger of Rochester;
also many cousins.
Calling hours were held at the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home in Wellsville from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 and Tuesday, Sept. 27. A Celebration of Life service was held Wednesday, Sept. 28 in the Gen- esis Bible Church in Scio with Pastors Marc Chamberlain and Glen Layfield as co-celebrants.
Burial was in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio.
Memorials may be made to the charities of the donor’s choice.
Andrew J. Cornell, 38, local attorney-at-law
Dorothy ‘Dot’ Crayton, 88, long-time nurse
DOROTHY SHEARER CRAYTON Long-time Alfred resident
GEORGETOWN, TX—
Dorothy Shearer Crayton, 88, a longtime resident of Alfred, died peacefully at her home in Georgetown, TX on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016.
Born in Newark to Harold J.
Shearer and Mildred Robinson Shearer, Dot graduated from
Newark High School in 1946, attended the College of Wooster (Class of 1950) and graduated in 1951 with a BS in nursing from Western Reserve University.
She was employed as and vol- unteered as a nurse throughout her career. Dot loved to travel and explore new places, and en- joyed cooking and baking for loved ones.
She is survived by her high
school sweetheart and husband of 65 years Dr. Philip H. Cray- ton, sons Mark S. Crayton (Betsy) of Glastonbury, CT and Lee S. Crayton (Terry) of Newark, OH, grandchildren Philip T. Crayton of Garfield, NJ, Kathryn E. Crayton of Dra- cut, MA and Jacob M. Crayton of Columbus, OH and niece Susan J. Singer (Mitch) of Oviedo, FL.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Union University Church, 29 North Main St., Al- fred, NY 14802.
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rel Buckwalter, University Car- illonneur Emerita.
Organ-plus offerings will in- clude the AU String Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Lisa Lantz, AU professor of music, for Handel’s Organ Concerto in F Major and flutist Rachel Decker, adjunct instructor of woodwinds, performing Faure’s Concours de Morceau. Decker will also direct a flute choir in two selections.
Dustin Woodard, adjunct in- structor of percussion, will per- form a piece for vibraphone and organ titled “The Swan” from Constellations by Dan Locklair, as well as a vibe solo. Dr. Lu- anne Crosby, AU professor of music, will perform “Die Lorelei” by Liszt. Tenor Boris VanDruff, adjunct voice instruc- tor, will perform “Ingemisco”
from the Verdi Requiem, and so-
prano Rebecca Weaver, adjunct voice instructor, will perform Mozart’s “Laudate Dominum.”
Those who want to see a pipe organ continue to be available for use by the university choral department, the village and the two churches who share the sanctuary are encouraged to at- tend or to send contributions.
The 1930 Rosebush Organ has leather parts from its installation which are now wearing out. Re- leathering is expensive so the fi- nancial need is great. Bequests in the future would be very help- ful and much appreciated.
Checks can be made out to the Union University Church Organ Fund or to the Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church Organ Fund and mailed to Laurel Buckwal- ter, 5744 East Valley Road, Al- fred Station, NY 14803.
‘Organ Spectacular IV’ set for Oct. 23
Basketball shooting clinics to be held
[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. ]
Mae McMahon came to Alfred in 1936. She had married her husband John in Canada in 1928. John was a professor and eventual Dean of Engineering in the College of Ceramics at Alfred Univer- sity. They raised three boys, all AU graduates. Mae and John made many friends throughout the world on behalf of Alfred University.
Mae’s wonderful sense of humor made her a joy to be around. She was active in her church and village organizations and was a long time financial advisor to Theta Theta Chi.
Not really enjoying cooking, (she’d much rather go to the Col- legiate) Mae favored quick and easy dishes. This is not really one of her recipes, but I think she would approve of it because it is so tasty and truly easy to do.
Spinach Cheese Soup
lg. onion, chopped 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced spinach, thawed and drained 1 T. olive oil 2 c. cubed cooked chicken 6 c. chicken broth 6 c. milk
8 oz. uncooked linguine 3 c. (12 oz.) shredded swiss cheese 3 c. (12 oz.) shredded brick cheese In a soup kettle, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat. Add spinach and chicken; heat through but do not boil. Stir in milk; heat through. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Serve immediately. Yield: 14-16 servings, 4 quarts.
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Kelly’s Forecast
By KELLY SNYDER Alfred Sun Weather
Forecaster
“Autumn is a season followed im- mediately by looking forward to spring.” ― Doug Larson
Thursday Sept. 29 (HIGH 61– LOW 54)RAIN Chance of precipitation...90%
Friday Sept. 30 (HIGH 61 – LOW 53)RAIN Chance of precipitation...70%
Saturday Oct. 1 SHOWERS (HIGH 64 – LOW 51) Chance of precipitation...60%
Sunday Oct. 2 MOSTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 66 LOW 49) Chance of precipitation...20%
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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 and Ladder members occupy "top row" seats during a standby in the evening of Friday, September 23, 2016, at Alfred University's dorm, The Brick. The event was a bonfire and pep rally for the Homecoming football game, won by AU against Ithaca College the next day.
Mae McMahon came to Alfred in 1936
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By SHERRY VOLK Alfred Sun Reporter ALFRED—When I popped into the Alfred Post Office re- cently, our postmaster, Deborah Cavalletti, reported to me that Nicole Dodge, “will be taking over” after Sept. 30.
I was speechless. Several things occurred during the brief time that I was “gobsmacked”;
she apologized for startling me, my heart sank, and tears threat- ened to spill. I’m quite sure that many Alfredians have similar re- sponses in varying degrees.
Deborah, though not a resident, has been a smiling, encouraging member of the community for so long that we all thought she would be here “forever.” We chatted the next day, when she welcomed me into her office.
Deborah has had a varied ca- reer, graduating from St. James School of Nursing in 1974. Her ten-year career included mater- nity nursing, teaching nutrition education with former Alfredian Gerry Rock in local counties’
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programs and medical adviser during migrant season.
She accepted a position at the Alfred Post Office in 1984 by Postmaster Jim Donavon. Re- membering then, employees Dave Ormsby, Pat Humbert, Cathy Harvey, Mitch Evans and Frank Murphy who were the heart of Post Office operations.
Seven years into her career, she became Postmaster of Angelica, then a transfer back to Alfred Post Office for the last 23 years.
In the early years, Deborah explained, everything was done manually, thus creating need for many employees. As years passed, and the introduction of technology, the Postal Service has downsized to few. At one
time, the carriers would deliver residential and business mail twice a day. Donavon would be in his office all day doing paper- work, balancing books.
With social media and email, she hears quite often from the students that this is their first time ever in a post office. How times change.
She fondly remembers Harriet Saunders, Mae McMahon, Ruth Greene, Doris Simpson, Gary Horowitz as well as other unique Alfred people, her “Music Man,” who supplies her with music to play; Bob Heineman, who supplies detective novels;
George Harris, with his military memorabilia, and others.
She received, over the years, an eclectic liberal arts education;
John Stull taught her about tele- scopes, she learned a few words of Chinese, other patrons shared their knowledge and news. Sum- mer times were especially re- laxed with folks stopping in, then staying to chat, discussing their families, their interests, and their concerns. She watched families grow up, too.
Deborah recollected that on October 16, 2008, a skunk got into the mail receiving area, and when people came to work in the morning, it sheltered under a table, terrified, and eventually sprayed. A “skunk whisperer”
was found in Woodhull and
“hypnotized that skunk and got it to walk right into a cage.” He put a blanket over the cage and removed the critter to a distant location. The mail room stank of skunk for a while after that.
In her non-official capacity, Deborah is the proud mother of Eric, an insurance broker in Rochester, and Alexandria, who will soon graduate from St. John Fisher College in the nursing
program. She is pleased with the work ethic of the two of them.
She always had a strong sense of responsibility herself and was determined to be faithful to her own job, serving, no doubt, as a a role model to her children.
Responding to the question,
“What would you say to the peo- ple of Alfred?” Deborah flashed her trademark smile and said,
“How can I say thank you to everyone who made it worth- while to come to work every day? It’s my music man, my po- litical advisor, my philosopher, the astrologer, my military man, Zen master, books, art, neon, the children I’ve watched grow up, the conversations, the laughs, the tears, sadness and joy. I knew when people came in, I would get a friendly greeting and something interesting would transpire.”
She said, “The best years of my life have been here in Alfred.
It’s very hard to leave because of so much love for this special community. I’ll always remem- ber the summers. Thank you Al- fred for everything. Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
The Alfred community wishes you well in retirement, Deborah, and joy, blessings, good health, and prosperity in your new
“stamping grounds.”
Cavalletti delivered ‘U.S. Smile’ to Alfred postal customers for 23 years
ALFRED POSTMASTER RETIRING
ALFRED POSTMASTER DEBORAH CAVALLETTI
4 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016
The Anticlimax We Were All Waiting For, Refereed By
Lester I’m-Having-a-Hard-Time-Keeping Holt (Only Slightly Embellished By Anon-Plussed Mouse)
One’s a Party, Two’s a Crowd;Or, Third Party on Stage Is Not Allowed Secretary Clinton: “Donald, you live in your own reality.”
Mr. Trump:“Hillary, you live in your own legality.”
Mr. Trump:“Secretary Clinton’s tax plan is in need of a lobotomy.”
Secretary Clinton:“I’d take a lobotomy over his Trumped-Up Trickle-Down economy.”
Secretary Clinton:“I’ve been thinking for a long time about this.”
Mr. Trump:“Yeah—for 30 years, Miss.”
Mr. Trump:“We’ve got to bring jobs back, and that’s that.”
Secretary Clinton:“Including the company that makes your Make America Great Again hat?”
Secretary Clinton:“He should release his tax returns. I think there’s something he’s hiding in the details.”
Mr. Trump:“I’ll trade my tax returns for her 33,000 emails.”
Mr. Trump:“My strongest asset is my temperament: because I know—wait, let me finish, Lester—I know how to win.”
Secretary Clinton:“There you go again.”
So which fool should we choose, to ascend to the Free World’s throne?
Say…let’s elect them both—they’ll be so busy arguing, they’re sure to leave US alone.
—Oh, No-nymous
It was a tough choice for viewing on Monday night. On the one hand I could have watched a game in which both sides are losers.
On the other, I could have watched a game played by men who are so covered with protective gear that if you secretly switched the play- ers in the "uniforms" no one would know….AND who stand around for 30 seconds, discussing what they should do next, (they are men after all) then do it for 5 seconds (sound familiar ladies?) while being cheered on by unpaid, mostly unclothed women (sound familiar ladies?) The “What they do next’s” objective takes is to fool the op- position into thinking they will do one thing while actually doing another thing. In this game it's called a "play" while in the other game it's called a "lie". Both games are played only by millionaires.
In the “game of plays” there are 45 millionaires on each side who are "owned" and paid by Billionaires, whose $1 - 2 Billion "play- ground" is paid for by the local tax payers, who, having done so, earn the right to spend $100 per game, to watch 8 or 9 games a year in person. Of course they can watch it on TV where it takes 3 hours during which only about 15 minutes of action takes place, and the time watching commercials is 3x the time watching a game. After 20-30 years or so (160-240 games or about $3 - 10 Million per game) the taxpayer gets to re-up or else the Billionaires and Millionaires take their ball and go to a new city and a new shiny facility paid for by a new group of taxpayers. All this so that at the end of the season the biggest millionaire on the winning team gets to announce that he's going to Disneyland, and will be paid another million to do it.
Which to watch?...It was a tough choice, but I had nothing rid- ing on the "losers" game - - my team was not allowed to play. Any- way, I’m in a fantasy sports league and had several players in the second game. Besides, l really like watching millionaires physically abuse each other while wearing costumes.
--William Karl Son of Charlie Rusquaw.
Dear Editor,
Just returning from vacation myself, I just read of your visit to Kansas. My last motel was a Super 8 in Corbin, KY. It was probably better than your Super 7, but they didn't leave the light on!I was pleased to learn your second visit to Kansas (since 1980 in Hays) was much more enlightening. That Rock Chalk, Jayhawk, KU cheer was hard to imagine, but I'm sure it served its purpose well. I'll stick with Mark O'Meara's Hallelujah cheer echo- ing back at Homecoming last weekend. That echoing HEY!
throughout the valley was the icing on the cake of defeating Ithaca for our last contest.
What a delightful Kansas story. But you left us hanging!
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any people think that history is dull, stale and boring. The Allegany County Historical Societies Roundtable has found a cure for people who are not fascinated by history. They have found ways to make history come to “life.” Unlike many, I have always found history intriguing and interesting. Fortunately, everyone can enjoy and learn from history when it is well presented and vibrant. That is what hap- pened this past week.Our local historians have worked for months to offer us a rich banquet of historical information.
They brought us the replicas of the “Hamilton- Burr” dueling pistols. Those pistols have signifi- cant connections with our County. “Angelica”
Schuyler Church (for whom the Village and Town of Angelica were named) was the daughter of Philip Schuyler, mother of Philip Church, and sis- ter of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton. The pistols belonged to her husband, John Church. He was present at the duel in which Alexander Hamilton was killed. The same pistols had been used a year earlier in another duel in which Hamilton’s son (Angelica’s nephen) was killed. The Church and Schuyler families had close contact and relationships with most of the important leaders in the American Revolution and early years of our nation. They were friends and associates of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and numerous others. The Church family spent time in Europe and were instrumental in en- couraging the Du Pont family to settle in this area.
They later moved to Delaware. The Churches were instrumental in the settling and early history of Al- legany County, serving as Judges, political and so- cial leaders.
Our County has numerous other distinguished citizens. The lives and voices of some of these in- dividuals were brought to life at a program entitled
“Voices From Our Past.” It was held at the Palmer Opera House in Cuba, NY, on Sunday afternoon, September 25th at 2:00 p.m. More than thirteen local residents (names in parentheses) portrayed various notable Allegany County residents from different eras. These included Angelica Schuyler Church (Kay Heaney), Elizabeth Schuyler Hamil- ton (Heidi Temple), Anna Matilda Church (Re- becca Budinger), and others. Here are some
highlights:
• Finn Heaney played the part of an unnamed pioneer boy whose family settled in our area.
• Cherokee Indians captured Mary Jamesson (Aidan Heaney) in Pennsylvania and brought to New York State, and Allegany County. She lived most of her life here, and became renowned as the
“White Woman” of the Seneca Indians.
• Reverend Calvin Fairbanks (William Heaney) grew up in Pike (then part of Allegany County).
He helped at least 47 slaves escape from their bondage. He spent more than 17 years in prison, and reportedly received more than 35,000 lashes.
He was finally released from prison through the personal intervention of President Abraham Lin- coln. He visited the White House and preached a message on the evils of slavery to Lincoln and the members of his Cabinet, just before Lincoln’s as- sassination.
• Alvan Richardson (Richard Baker) settled the Village of Richburg, which was later named after him.• Laura Ingalls (Connie Doyle) was the grand- mother of the author of the Little House on the Prairie books, and an early resident of Cuba.
• Peter Keenan (Bob Riggs) was a Union cav- alry officer who died in the Battle of Chancel- lorsville.
• O.P. Taylor (Kelly Lounsberry) was a Con- federate cavalry officer who settled in Allegany County and founded our oil industry, after many failures and setbacks.
• Naomi Bradley (Sylvia Bosworth) told of her family heritage including participation in the Tem- perance Movement.
• Nelle Davis recounted the experiences of a child sent to Allegany County on an Orphan Train.
• John L. Sullivan (Brendan Heaney) described his training and victory as Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion.
• Gabby Hayes (Dr. Joseph Felsen) told of his career in acting and vaudeville leading to becom- ing the “Sidekick” of many of the pre-eminent cowboy stars of Hollywood.
History truly comes alive when you hear it from the participants, and in their own voices. Our tal- ented neighbors and friends served up a special treat for us this past weekend.
History Brought to Life
Did you buy the autobiography of Wm. Allen White? His bust was a better selfie than yours, bro. God sure does bless, doesn't
He? Barb Welch
Arkport [Editor’s Note: I have heard that although Ithaca will move to the Liberty League next year, a four-year deal has been signed to continue the Ithaca- Alfred series. I DID buy the au- tobiography, which was in fragile condition, at a bargain price and it was a 1946 first edition! I’ve since had it re- paired and have begun read- ing.]
Dear Editor:
I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Town of Alfred 911 House Number proj- ect.
We were able to purchase all the signs for occupied resi- dences, businesses, and seasonal cabins that I was able to locate.
The final sign purchase was helped by the A.E. Crandall
Hook and Ladder Company, the volunteer fire and ambulance service based in the Village of Alfred. Their contribution made it possible to purchase the signs before winter weather hits. I plan to have volunteers place the remaining signs during the month of October.
If you are still thinking about contributing financially to this project, could you please send your contribution to the fire com- pany to reimburse them? The company itself relies on contri- butions; however, the officers were willing to put money up front to see the project completed this fall.
To reimburse the fire depart- ment, please send your contribu- tions to: Wesley Bentz, Treasurer, A.E. Crandall Hook and Ladder Company, 4 South Main Street, Alfred, NY 14802.
As with the contributions made to the Town of Alfred, your con- tribution here will only go to- ward the sign post project.
Again, a big thank you to everyone supporting this project!
Sincerely, Silas Cochran Eagle Scout Candidate Alfred-Almond Boy Scout Troop 19
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Tough choice on Monday night
Re: Visit to Kansas
911 House Numbers
Sun welcomes letters
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What are the chances of the editor ‘Meeting Kyle Chandler’?
COAST-TO COAST EXCURSION
Some folks around Alfred knew that on my cross-country excursion I aspired to meet Early Edition (1996-2000) and Fri- day Night Lights (2005-2011) star Kyle Chandler. Why? For a few reasons, I guess.
First, I’m traveling through Texas, where he lives with wife Kathryn and two daughters Sydney and Sawyer on a 33- acre ranch in Dripping Springs just out- side of Austin.
Second, I publish a newspaper called The SUN while he reads the “early edi- tion” of The Chicago SUN-Times every day. Well, he sort of did for a few years.
Third, I’m writing a book about a foot- ball coach and, after all, playing the role of Friday Night Lights’ Coach Eric Tay- lor, Chandler is an experienced football coach. Sort of.
Finally, I vividly remember serendipi- tously meeting actor Stanley Livingston (“Chip” on TV series My Three Sons) in Hollywood 50 years ago, while seeing the country with the family in our green Dodge bus. Am I wrong to think that per- haps I’ll meet a celebrity this time, too?
Certainly there is a technology apt for me to find a telephone number or email address through which to contact Kyle Chandler. I googled. I googled some more. But my efforts were in vain. All I could nail down was the street address for his little ranch in Dripping Springs.
I discussed this dilemma with Alan Lit- tell, an octogenarian who lives on an old technology’s cutting edge. I asked him what I should do.
“Write him a letter,” Littell said, mat- ter-of-factly.
What a novel idea! In these days of e- mails, Instagram, messaging, texting, and snapchat, perhaps a personal letter would get his attention.
In my letter, I introduced myself as a weekly newspaper editor, publisher and
janitor. I explained my cross-country trip, told him I’m writing a book about a foot- ball coach, and how I thought it would be cool to photograph him reading a copy of The Alfred Sun instead of The Sun- Times. A couple of copies of the newspa- per and a booklet on “The Alex Yunevich Story” accompanied the letter. I told him I’d likely be near Austin Thursday or Fri- day, July 28 or 29. I included my e-mail address, cell phone number and left it for him to contact me. It was mailed on Mon-
day July 18, the day before I began my journey.
Fast forward to Tuesday July 25. One week into my three-week trip. I had vis- ited The Emporia Gazette, in Emporia, Kansas, made famous by publisher William Allen White. I began the trek to Tulsa, Oklahoma where I’d visit a Mor- risville College chum, Dave Shults, whom I hadn’t seen in forty years.
Along the way, I saw a sign for “Little House on the Prairie.” I couldn’t pass it up. Only a couple miles off the highway, I visited the tract of land where Laura In- galls first lived in a cabin with her family.
When I parked, I checked my phone and saw that I had a missed call. I didn’t rec- ognize the number and thought it might be Shults. Rather than check my voice-
mail, I called it back. It wasn’t Dave Shults. It was Kyle Chandler.
“I’d be interested in meeting you,” he said, “I just got back in town last night and have your letter. I’ll be around Thurs- day and Friday, but where are you now?”
“I’m at the Little House on the Prairie, where Laura Ingalls Wilder lived in Kansas,” I replied.
“Good Lord!” he said, “Well let me know how your travels go. We’ll set something up when you get into town. I left you a voice mail and you’ve got my cell phone number.”
After an evening at Shults’s home in Tulsa followed by a day’s journey into Texas that included a visit with “The Obit Lady,” Carolyn Gilbert, in Electra, Texas, I drove through Larry McMurtry’s Archer City en route to Belton, Texas. There, I planned to tour the campus of Mary Hardin-Baylor University, home of the Crusaders and likely the finest Division III football stadium in the land.
I rose early and visited the campus. The gentleman who had offered me the tour, unfortunately, was in Dallas for the day, so he suggested via text that I take a self- guided tour. Along the way, I met some friendly folks from the staff who told me all about the facilities.
Back to the hotel to check out, I de- cided to call Chandler to see whether he could meet me this day or whether it would be better tomorrow. He had a meeting earlier that morning and I hoped that I wasn’t interrupting anything.
He answered. After a little figuring, he suggested that I meet him at the bar at Hotel Driskill at 2:30 that afternoon. I asked for the address, which moments later he texted.
It was nearly noon and I was an hour or so north of Austin. I grabbed a quick lunch and was on my way.
(To be continued next week) ROBERT GRAVES (left) of Alfred Station receives a merit
award at the M&T Bank Clothesline Festival held recently at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester. (Photo provided)
ROCHESTER–An Alfred man was one of ten artists who were honored from among more than 400 New York state artists partici- pating in the M&T Bank Clothesline Festival, held Sept. 10 and 11 at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester.
Robert Graves of Alfred Station, who recently earned a BFA de- gree from Alfred University, was recognized for his quality pottery at the 60th annual fine art and crafts festival.
The ten merit recipients were chosen from among more than 400 New York state artists at the festival, which included live entertain- ment, food from favorite area vendors and family art activities. The awards recognize outstanding creativity and quality of execution.
ALFRED-Internationally acclaimed 12-string guitarist and composer Neil Jacobs teams up with Ukrainian master violinist Arkadiy Gips and award-winning bassist Steve Fox for an evening of music, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Miller Theater on the Alfred University campus.
Jacobs credits his distinctive 12-string guitar style and musical prowess to his experiences dur- ing his world travels. His performance and com- positional skills have been showcased in multiple critically acclaimed recordings.
He will also lecture in several music classes dur- ing his three-day residency.
Gips, probably best known as the featured gypsy violinist with Madonna on her most recent world
tour, specializes in Ukrainian, Jewish, Romani (Gypsy), Hungarian and Polish music. Both Gips and Jacobs have extensive knowledge of Balkan and Slavic folk music and spent years both touring with the internationally acclaimed group, Zivili.
The third member of the trio, Fox is an accom- plished composer as well as a multi-instrumental performer, and has performed musical legends in- cluding G.E. Smith and Jorma Kaukonen. His mu- sical expertise includes everything from Bluegrass to Celtic to African music, and beyond.
Tickets may be ordered by calling the Perform- ing Arts box office at 608 871 2828 or online:
http://las.alfred.edu/performing-arts/events A trio of Steve Fox, Neil Jacobs and Arkadiy Gips will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.
30, in Miller Theater on the Alfred University Campus.
Alfred potter honored
Jacobs, Gips, Fox will perform at Miller Theater Friday night
‘AMERICAN GYPSY’ AT AU
Snyde Remarks
By DAVID L. SNYDER Editor, Publisher & Janitor
Laura Ingalls’ “Little House on the Prairie” near Independence, Kansas.
Insets show recreation of her family cabin and, at right, Sunnyside School.
6 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016
Music
BANDS/DJs/RECITALS 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: Plan to enjoy Summer Music & Art, Sunday, July 9-Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Alfred University 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, Sept. 17-The Mystic Twangers. Saturday, Sept. 24- North Sea Gas; Saturday, Oct. 1- Carolyn Kelly Blues Band;
Saturday, Oct. 15-Jason Eady;
Saturday, Oct. 22-Woodshed Prophets; Friday, Nov. 4-Tony Tr- ishka. For tickets, visit:
www.WellsvilleCreativeArtsCen- ter.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.
Saturday, Sept. 3-Donlon Broth- ers; Saturday, Sept. 10-Ron; Sat- urday, Sept. 17-Anton Flint;
Saturday, Sept. 24-Robert Cox;
Saturday, Oct. 1-The Humming- birds; Saturday, Oct. 8-Ahren Henby. Area writers meet at 9 a.m. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. For more info, e-mail Ly Kesse at [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. The Wingate Me- morial Carillon Recital Series honors Dr. Ray Winthrop Wingate, a professor of music at Alfred University for 56 years.
Theater
& Dance
COMEDY
Comedian Rob Hazewill per- form at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 at Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, AU campus.
Comedian Corey Rodrigueswill perform at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, AU campus.
Comedian Steve Wrigleywill perform at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall, AU campus.
Comedian Jaye McBridewill perform at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct.
7 at Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, AU campus.
Comedian Clark Joneswill per- form at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, AU campus.
Comedian Jamie Lissowwill perform at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.
2 at Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, AU campus.
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 An Adult Evening of Shel Sil- verstein, directed by Becky Prophet, will be staged by Alfred University Theatre Dept. at 7:30 pm Wednesday, Sept. 21, Thurs- day, Sept. 22, Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 in the CD Smith III Theatre, Miller Perform- ing Arts Center, AU campus. For ticket information, call 607-871- 2828 or e-mail Performs@al- fred.edu
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 Northeast corner of Main and Pine Streets, AU cam- pus, Alfred. Open beginning Oc- tober 28, 2016. Hours: Tues. thru Friday 10-5, Thurs. 10-7, Sat.
and Sun. 10-4. $7 Adults, $5 Seniors, $3 Local Residents, Free for Museum members, 17 and under, AU and A State fac- ulty staff and students. For infor- mation call the Museum at 607-871-2421; or visit the mu- seum website: 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
We have some fun activities planned for kids and adults alike in October! First, we have the after-school program, “A Quilt for Ezra,” on Wednesday after- noons. On Saturday, Oct. 8, we are celebrating “Knights and Dragons and Princesses.” Every- one is encouraged to dress up as one of the three. We will be doing crafts, and having story time at 11:30! For adults, we have Trivia Night on Wednesday the 12th from 6-8 p.m.
We are hosting “A Quilt for Ezra (Jack Keats).” We have a sign-up sheet in the library, and the project will run on Wednes- days in October from 4-5:30 p.m. All materials will be pro- vided, and there will be expert quilters on hand to help out.
Come in and check out some books by Ezra Jack Keats to get in the spirit of the project! This project was funded through a grant awarded to our library by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.
On the third Thursday of
every month, you can come to the Almond Library to get help with your electronic devices from the librarians! Rima O’- Connor from the Box of Books and Kim Donius from Alfred- Almond Central School will also be here. We will teach you how to use Overdrive, Zinio, and Freegal to get free materials on your device!
Are you interested in becom- ing more involved with your li- brary and the Almond Community? Join the 20th Cen- tury Club! Every month we have a different activity, whether it is a speaker, a craft, or just food to share. Newcomers are welcome, and the yearly dues are just $10!
Feel free to contact the library with any questions you might have about our upcoming pro- grams 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.
ALFRED–“Fugitive,” an in- stallation by Ian McMahon, a 2014 alumnus of Alfred Univer- sity, will open Oct. 28 at the Fos-
What’s Happening at Almond Library
By ELIZABETH CALL Almond Library Director
NOTES from the BOX OF BOOKS
By MELANIE MILLER Box of Books Library Director
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime takes place every Wednes- day at 11 a.m. This early literacy program is specifically designed for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The Alfred Box of Books also recently launched 1000 Books Be- fore Kindergarten. This is a reading program for kids under age 5.
Parents can register children for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at the library. You will receive printed reading logs to track your books- reading Goodnight Moon 10 times counts as 10 books. (Rep- etition is important for those emerging literacy skills!) Once you reach milestones at 100, 200, 300, etc, bring your reading log back to the library to receive a milestone sticker and celebrate your suc- cess! If you have questions, please visit our website at www.alfred- boxofbookslibrary.org or give us a call.
October kicks off our exploration of Mars. Mission: Mars! is a se- ries of four Sunday programs in which children will learn about the planet through hands on activities, games, and more!
• October 2- Mars Basics- examines what we know about Mars and how Mars is depicted in science fiction.We will create zines to share our knowledge of Mars with others. We will build telescopes to participate in International Observe the Moon Night (Oct. 8)
• October 9- History of Mars Exploration- from Galileo to the Cu- riosity Rover, find out how technology has changed what we have learned about Mars. And practice discovering your own planets!
• October 16- Life on Mars- find out if there is evidence of life on Mars, how we hope to get humans to Mars, and what it means to sustain and support life on Mars.
• October 23- Mars Engineering- We will explore what it takes to get rovers on other planets. We will build rovers and compete in an engineering challenge. The Alfred State College WEP (Women En- gineers are Pioneers) Club will be available to share their expertise!
Programs are from 1:30-3:30. Please call the library at 607-587- 9290 or email us at [email protected] to register. Programs are rec- ommended for children ages 8 and up. Space is limited!
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dick-Nelson Gallery, Harder Hall, on the Alfred University campus.
Curated by Sharon Mc-
Connell, the director of the Fos- dick-Nelson Gallery, “Fugitive”
is an “improbably, monumental installation of soft billowing forms, cast on-site in thin plaster skins… [It] addresses fragility, containment, architecture and the body.”
McMahon is one of three 2016 winners of the Virginia A.
Groot Foundation Award. Estab- lished in 1988, the Groot Foun- dation provides grants to artists working in 3D “so they may have the time, opportunity and resources to develop their work.”
‘Lit: Calico Wallpaper, Chiaozza, John Hogan, Amanda Ringstead” is currently on dis- play through Oct. 11 at the Fos- dick-Nelson Gallery.
Curated by Prof. Karen Don- nellan of the Alfred University School of Art & Design, the ex- hibition “is a collection of works that playfully skirt between the functional and sculptural, by in- dividuals and collaborative teams who identify as both artists and designers.”
For more information, visit:
fosdicknelson.alfred.edu
