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What’s Cookin’? ...7
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Years Ago in the Sun...12
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Sun readers keeping up with hometown news in Ethiopia. It was gradua- tion day (May 18) at Meserete Kristos College in Debre Zeit, Ethiopia.
The sign over the gate gives the College’s name in (top to bottom) Afaan Oromo (the regional tribal language), Amharic (the official government working language) and English.
John & Laurel served as volunteer faculty mem- bers there for the spring semester, teaching Eng- lish (Laurel) and Com- puter Skills (John).
Vol. 134, No. 23 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, June 6, 2019
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MostArts Most Magical
Three faculty members, one staff member earn honors
ALFRED–Joaquín Achúcarro, a classical pianist of international stature, will join Alfred University’s 2019 MostArts Festival, performing works by Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin in recital on July 12, and per- forming Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor Op. 16 for the MostArts Festival closing Gala Concert on July 13.
His visit to Alfred for the sixth an- nual MostArts Festival will offer audi- ences a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear and watch a living legend play classical piano. The 2019 MostArts Festival opens July 7 and continues through the week, climaxing with the July 13 Gala Concert in Miller Theater.
Achúcarro takes the stage in Holmes Auditorium and Miller Theater, bring- ing to Alfred University a classical music talent that has been described not only as “consummate artist ” but comparable also with twentieth-cen- tury legend Arthur Rubenstein. As a living legend in the world of classical piano, Achúcarro’s performances of works by Grieg, Brahms and Mozart have earned him an international status only a handful of classical musicians enjoy in any era of classical perform- ance.
“For audiences, this would be a once-in-a lifetime event,” says Lisa Lantz, founder of the MostArts Festi- val, its artistic director, and Professor of Music at Alfred University. “When you experience first-hand a perform- ance by Joaquín Achúcarro, you’re lis- tening to what will likely be the finest living performance of classical music in your lifetime. It’s a unique event that you may one day relate to your grandchildren.”
Achúcarro was born in 1932 in Bil- bao, Spain and won numerous interna- tional awards as a young pianist, playing in competitions in Spain, France, Italy and Switzerland. In 1959, he won the Liverpool International Competition, debuted with the London Symphony Orchestra, and received such stellar reviews which sky rock- eted that his professional career.
Since then, he has toured interna- tionally, performing in 61 countries and in venues that include Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and the Syd- ney Opera House. He has performed with internationally famous orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic, and the Chicago Symphony.
In addition to Achúcarro’s interna- tional performances, he has produced definitive recordings of Brahms with Sir Colin Davis and the London Sym- phony. His DVD/Blu-ray Achúcarro Plays Brahms received an “Editor’s Choice” rating by Classic FM Maga- zineand was termed “outstanding” by the International Record Reviewas it reached the top position on Amazon’s Bestsellers and Hot New Releases chart.
He also is the only classical pianist in history to have a planet named after him. In 2012, the International Astro- nomical Union voted to name Planet 2113 P-L (discovered in 2010 orbiting the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter) after Achúcarro.
And while Achucarro, the planet, cannot be seen without a telescope, {Alfred University’s Stull’s Observa- tory will be open during the week to catch a glimpse of the mini-planet},
Achúcarro himself can be heard in per- son in Alfred when he performs at noon Friday, July 12 and on July 13 in the Gala Concert that concludes the 2019 MostArts Festival.
Alfred University’s sixth annual MostArts Festival will begin July 7 with a performance by the winner of last year’s Young Pianists Competi- tion. This year, 14-year-old Christo- pher Zandieh returns from his home on Long Island to play Chopin’s Concerto No. 1 in E minor with the Festival Or- chestra under the baton of Maestro Yuval Zaliouk.
The festival continues through the week, featuring performances by inter- nationally recognized Colombian vio- linist, Blanca Gonzalez, and Israeli pianist, Dorel Golan. In addition, eight young classical pianists from across the U.S. will compete for a $10,000 grand prize and a chance to become a Young Steinway Artist, during the Young Pianist Competition.
For more information on the 2019 MostArts Festival which takes place July 7-13, including tickets sales, lodg- ing, and workshops, visit www.alfred.edu/MostArts.
Sun in Ethiopia
Pianist of planetary proportions to perform July 12-13
ALFRED STATE CHANCELLOR’S AWARD WINNERS
ALFRED–Three faculty members and one staff member at Alfred State College were honored recently with Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Classified Service, Teaching, and Fac- ulty Service.
Two professors, William Dean and Dr. Matthew Lawrence, each received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, while Debra Burch was honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service, and Beth Weber was presented with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service.
Dean, a professor in the Architecture and Design Department, carries his en- thusiasm well beyond the boundaries of the classroom and studio. He led the
successful Solar Decathlon Competi- tion team in 2015.
Dean also serves as faculty adviser to the Alfred State Design-Build Insti- tute of America team and involves his students in a number of exciting expe- riences both within the college and across the region. He is an active mem- ber of the American Institute of Archi- tects, the Building Technology Educators Society, the Design-Build Institute of America, and the Commu- nity Design Center of Rochester.
In addition to his responsibilities as a professor and chair of the Mechani- cal and Electrical Engineering Tech- nology Department, Lawrence serves as faculty adviser to the student chap- ter of the American Society of Me-
Spanish-born Classical Pianist Joaquín Achúcarro has a planet named after him. (Photo from Eve.com)
William Dean Dr. Matthew Lawrence Debra Burch Beth Weber chanical Engineers. He received the
Alfred State College Innovation Award for his work with students on an innovative electric vehicle project, and has been recognized by his peers
through conference participation and publications.
Lawrence’s strong connections within the industry and his achieve-
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OBITUARIES
Puzzles on Page 10
Sally Lou Swick Cleeves, 92, loved her family
Terrence L. ‘Terry’ Allison, served in Navy 1964-67, worked at Central Tractor
LeRoy Waite, 51, always had a friendly word
Peter E. Blank, 63, computer consultant, web designer
SALLY LOU SWICK CLEEVES Worked at Avoca C.S.
AVOCA–Sally Lou Swick Cleeves, 92, passed away peacefully, with her loving fam- ily surrounding her, on Friday, May 24, 2019.
Sally was born November 18, 1926 in Niag- ara Falls to Harold and Mildred Swick.
As Sally would say, “I graduated LaSalle High School, yes, yes, yes.” (in Niagara Falls).
After graduating, she attended Alfred State College for Floriculture Merchandising and Business.
By 1945 the men were returning from war and were anxious to get on with their lives.
This is when Sally met her husband, Henry Cleeves who attended Alfred University until he graduated with a master’s degree in Educa- tion in 1951. Sally and Henry married in 1946 and lived on “Diaper Hill” for married couples with children.
In 1951 Sally and Henry moved to Avoca, where Henry told Sally “We only have to live here for one year while I teach.” And they re- mained in Avoca for 67 years, raising their four children.
Sally worked for many years for Dick Goodrich and the Avoca Central School, until she retired in 1992. Sally enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, flower arranging, watching her Buffalo hockey team (The Sabres), watch- ing baseball, and most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Sally was predeceased by her husband, Henry Cleeves who passed in 1998; her par- ents, Mildred and Harold Swick; three broth- ers: Robert Swick (who was killed at the
beginning of WWII at sea, on the Atlanta, a sister ship to the Juneau, with the five Sulli- vans), William Swick and Donald Swick; also two sisters, Susan Spear and infant Betty Swick.
Sally is survived by Robert (Barbara) Cleeves, Candice (Carl) Dockstater, Cathleen (David) Hopkins, William (Judy) Cleeves, and
“wanna be brother,” Tim Gilbert; 11 grandchil- dren and 19 great grandchildren. Sally is also survived by her three sisters- in- law, Dorothy Swick, Jane Israel, and Susan Cleeves Shafer;
as well as many nieces and nephews. We can- not omit all the “other kids” in the neighbor- hood (and you know who you are) who spent a lot of time at her home on Charlesworth Av- enue for dinner, snacks, overnights, to play ball games, or just hang out.
The family wishes to thank CareFirst for their guidance, help and support. The family espe- cially appreciates and thanks Barbara Cleeves for the loving care she gave Sally and taking such good care of our mother.
Sally requests in lieu of flowers, please do- nate to either the Avoca Free Library, Avoca American Legion, or the Avoca Historical So- ciety.
The Avoca Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sally Lou Swick Cleeves.
Calling hours were from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2 at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca.
Online condolences or remembrances of Sally are welcome on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. or at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
LEROY WAITE Long-time Alfred resident
ALFRED–LeRoy Waite, 51, residing at Maple Apart- ments in Alfred, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Highland Hospital, Rochester, after a short illness.
Born Dec. 2, 1967 to Phyl- lis and Herbert Waite in Corn- ing, he graduated in 1988 from Avoca Central School.
LeRoy had worked at K-Mart, Key Bank and Unimart.
Well known to riders of the Hornell Area Transit bus, he always had a friendly word for those he met.
LeRoy enjoyed walking and made friends with people he met around town. He was proud to have completed sev- eral 5k walks for local chari- ties.
LeRoy was predeceased by his mother Phyllis Waite; fa- ther Herbert Waite; step- mother Linda Carl and his brothers Frank Waite, Herb Waite and his sister Becky Waite.
He is survived by his brother Dennis (Diane) Waite, sister Linda (Peter) Stull and brothers Jim (Karla) Waite and Mike Waite. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and great nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Hallsport Christian Church in Hallsport.
Arrangements are being made by Bender Brown and Powers.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alfred’s A.E.
Crandall Hook and Ladder Company.
LeRoy will be missed by Alfred and Hornell area resi- dence who were accustomed to seeing him walking the local highways.
TERRENCE L. “TERRY”
ALLISON Served in U.S. Navy ALMOND–Terence L.
"Terry" Allison, 73, passed away Sunday morning, May
26, 2019 with his loving wife by his side at their home on Karr Valley Road, Almond.
Born in Mars Hill, Maine on Feb. 18, 1946, he was a son of the late John and Ce- cilia (McElroy) Allison. Be- sides his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, David and Judy Allison.
He moved to Arkport when he was two years old and at- tended St. Ann's School in Hornell and graduated from Arkport Central School, Class of 1964. After graduating he enlisted with the U.S. Navy and proudly served his coun- try from 1964 to 1967. Terry resided in Hornell before moving to Almond 40 years
PETER E. BLANK Toured local country roads
ALFRED–Peter E. Blank, 63, entered into the presence of his Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Blank was born on Jan.
24, 1956 to Sidney and Emo- gene (Starr) Blank. He was a 1974 graduate of Wellsville Central School.
Peter was a self-employed computer consultant. He was a programmer, web-design engineer and computer repair technician.
Peter is survived by a son, Matthew Blank of Andover, a brother, Bruce (Michelle) Blank of Andover; and two nieces, Everly Blank and An- derah Blank.
Peter was a private man in
many ways and lived out his Christian faith in a quiet and humble manner. Over time, he learned to communicate his love for the Lord to his son Matthew and instill in him the basics of a life with God. Some of Matthew’s fondest times were the heart to heart talks with his Dad and watching him model how to be a Christian in the small ways, knowing that his Dad was there for him, listening to his opinions.
Peter loved to play his gui- tar and enjoyed writing. One of his favorite pastimes was touring the local country roads, just enjoying the scenery and animal life.
Per his wishes, a memorial service will be held on Sun- day (June 9) at 1:00 p.m. at the Genesis Bible Church in Scio with Rev. Marc Cham- berlain and Rev. Kenneth Chroniger of the Alfred Sta- tion Seventh Day Baptist Church officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Fu- neral Home. Online condo- lences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Peter’s name may be made to Allegany County Cancer Services, Attn: Lori Bal- lengee, 100 South Highland Ave., Wellsville, NY 14895.
ago.He was employed by Wellsville Air Pre-Heater be- fore he became employed as an assistant manager at Cen- tral Tractor in Hornell. Most recently he was employed at Bradley Supply Co. in Hor- nell.
Terry was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St.
Ann's Church in Hornell. He was also a member of the Al- mond Historical Society and the Arkport Memorial Ameri- can Legion Post and recently receive his 50-year member- ship certificate. An avid golfer, he belonged to the Hornell Golf Club and en- joyed taking trips to play golf.
Throughout the years he has read numerous books and was known to read at least three different newspapers a day. Some of his other fa- vorite past times that he loved were music and sports.
Terry will be remembered most of all for being very kind and considerate to all of his family and friends.
His loving family includes his wife of 52 years, Cheryl, who he married at St. Ann's Church in Hornell on April 22, 1967; two sisters-in-law, Virginia (Jonathan) Garrippa of Dover, Delaware and Mar- lene (Tim) Canavan of Rochester; as well as several nieces and nephews, includ- ing his two Godchildren, Kevin and Erin Canavan.
The Bishop & Johnson Fu- neral Home, Inc., 285 Main St. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Terence L.
"Terry" Allison.
There were no public call- ing hours. Friends joined his family at St. Ann's Church in Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial was cele- brated at 11 a.m. Saturday June 1. Committal prayers and interment, with military honors, followed at the Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica.
The United States flag and the Navy flag were proudly flown at the Bishop & John- son Funeral Home, Inc. in recognition of Terry's military service.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to St. Ann's Church, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell, N.Y.
14843.
Online condolences or re- membrances of Terry are wel- comed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. or at www.bish- opandjohnsonfuneralhome.com
[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. ]
Here are a couple of easy recipes for that lovely yellow summer squash. This squash is so easy to fix and the subtle fla- vor is delicious. These recipes are something kids could fix and, perhaps, might get them interested in eating vegetables.
Quick Summer Squash Side Dish
1 or 2 small yellow squash a few slices of mild onion soy sauce to taste a little ground pepper
Slice the unpeeled squash into 1/2 inch slices and then cut the rounds in half. Put the squash and the thinly sliced onion in a frying pan with two or three tablespoons of water. Cook over medium heat till the squash is just tender. Add the soy sauce and stir tenderly.
Variation: Slice the unpeeled squash in 1/4 inch slices and saute with a small amount of water till just tender. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Kelly’s Forecast
By KELLY SNYDER The Alfred Sun Weather Forecaster
“Spring being a tough act to fol- low, God created June."
–Al Bernstein Thursday, June 6
SHOWERS (HIGH 73– LOW 51) Chance of precipitation..40%
Friday, June 7 MOSTLY SUNNY (HIGH 73 – LOW 52) Chance of precipitation...10%
Saturday, June 8 PARTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 74 – LOW 54) Chance of precipitation...0%
Sunday, June 9 PARTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 74 – LOW 57) Chance of precipitation....10%
Monday, June 10 SHOWERS (HIGH 74 - LOW 57) Chance of precipitation...40%
Tuesday, June 11 PARTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 74 - LOW 55) Chance of precipitation...20%
Wednesday, June 12 PARTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 74 - LOW 55) Chance of precipitation...10%
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Get the kids eating summer squash
A L F R E D
Weather for the Week
May 28-June 3 May Hi Lo Precip.Snow
28 75 52 0.16”
29 76 49 0.06”
30 69 50 0.04”
31 71 54 Trace June1 73 53 0.06”
2 75 54 0.40”
3 76 39 0.10”
May 2019 Summary:
Avg. Max Temp: 66.8 Avg. Min. Temp: 44.1 Total precipitation: 4.45”
“Normal” for May: 3.38”
Total Snowfall: 0.0”
By FION MacCREA Alfred Weather Recorder
ALFRED–Area residents are invited to spend a pleasant June evening celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Alfred Montes- sori School from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Connors Family Pavilion on the Alfred University campus.
The founders of Alfred Montessori School will be honored during the celebration, including Roger Freeman, Dr. Tom Leitko and Dr. Louis Lichtman.
The event will also serve as a fund-raiser to ensure the school’s future. The cost is $15 per person, which covers one drink. In addition, there will be food, drink, auction, and raffles.
Cash bar available.
Those who wish to attend are asked to register through Al- fred University at https://www.alfred.edu/alumni/events.cfm.
For a more extensive story, see page 9.
ALFRED–Come join com- munity members and Alfred University alums who are back in town for Reunion this Saturday night for June’s Str8 Eight Night tournament be- ginning at 8 p.m. And if you’d like to learn how to play, stop by Makers on Main Street on Friday evening for a demon- stration.
May's tournament saw Eliz- abeth Beiler stake a tremen- dous lead through three rounds only to fall flat at the final table. That left an open- ing for her brother, Andrew Beiler, to attempt a smash- and-grab victory at the last moment. However, Andrew's effort fell 16 points short as sis beat brother 498 to 482 for the monthly bragging rights
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$1,500 SAVINGS ALFRED–Alfred University is making final preparations for the 2019 Alumni Reunion, scheduled for this weekend (June 6-9).
The Alfred University Advancement Office is organizing Re- union, a weekend filled with fun and engaging activities. Early registration is available Thursday. In the evening, a welcome back party will be held for Golden Saxon members of Lambda Chi Alpha (formerly the Roscoe group) and their invited guests.
Among the events Friday are the Saxon Golf Classic at Wellsville Country Club; the arrival of the Saxon Bikers, a group of alumni who each year bicycle from various locations onto campus (this year, the group will begin its journey in Rochester); and a “Music Until Midnight” welcome back party.
A new event, “Makers on Main Street,” is also scheduled for Friday. The event is a celebration of artists, crafters, growers, farmers, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, authors, stu- dents, and entrepreneurs from the campus and local communi- ties. Demonstrations and hands-on do-it-yourself opportunities highlight the afternoon’s activities. There will be music on Main Street and plenty of local food fare for guests to enjoy.
Saturday’s events include the 5K run and walk; the All-Class Picnic; presentations by Jacqueline Gikow ’69, a personal trainer, health & wellness coach and rehab specialist, Peter Cuneo ’67, Alfred University trustee and past Board chair, and a business turnaround specialist, and Kristin Beck ’89, advo- cate for diversity in our country’s military and education sys- tems; the “Allegany Artisans ‘Together’ With Friends, Art and Craft Show”; “Married AU,” a reconfirmation of love cere- mony for couples who met at Alfred University; class dinners;
and an evening of dessert and dancing.
Reunion wraps up Sunday with a coffee and tea bar, service of remembrance, and farewell breakfast buffet. The bookstore, Alfred Ceramic Art Museum and Cohen Gallery will be open.
To register to attend Reunion, please call 607-871-2144.
AU alums return
ALFRED UNIVERSITY REUNION
Founders to be honored at Alfred Montessori School 35th anniversary celebration
ALMOND–Area residents are being advised to save the date, Monday, June 17, as the Almond Historical Society will host its famous Straw- berry Festival in the back yard of the Hagadorn House on Main Street.
AHS President and Straw- berry Festival Chairman Louise Schwartz and her committee are making plans and gathering workers to help with the annual event. Assist- ing Mrs. Schwartz are AHS board members Donna Ryan, Helen Spencer, Teresa John- son, Cindy Banker, Mike Baker, Dan Hegarty, Brad Hager, and Kim Costello.
Last year, 65 volunteers worked in various capacities, making the event a success.
Serving will begin at 5 p.m.
The event will be held rain or shine, as seating will be avail-
able in a large tent and the pavilion. A take-out window is also available. Patrons may park in the neighboring Al- mond Union Church parking lot.
Strawberry Festival planned
and $25 gift card.
Head on out to the Terra Cotta Coffee House on Satur- day evening, June 8 at 8 p.m.
to see if there will be another family feud for the top spot or if you can win and go home with the $25 gift card.
If you can’t make it to Mak- ers on Main Street for a game demonstration, you can get instructions on how to play on
youtube at:
https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=4yzraARJQWc or, you can watch a demonstration by the card game’s inventor him- self, Alfred University alum Peter McClain (AU ‘00), at:
https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=_wwjJhUVSLc
The game is available for just $8 (by design) online or
at a number of local locations including: Alfred Pharmacy, Alfred State College Book- store, Alfred University Bookstore, Andover House, Canacadea Country Store, Di- amond Dreams in Wellsville, Imagine That! in Corning and Wilkins RV in Bath.
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Optimist, Pessimist, Realist The “We’re-Sick-Of-Rain” Edition The rain makes everything terrifically clean!
But it also makes mud, which makes everything terrifically dirty again.
Hey, at least the rain keeps you indoors and out of the mud.
The rain makes everything terrifically green!
But it also makes terrifically impossible conditions to mow it in.
And everything not in direct sun has a layer of green-colored crud.
—Optipessymoust By CHRISTIAN R.
MATTISON
“War is Hell” - William Tecumseh Sherman
War is hell for everybody involved. For the serviceman on the front line, for the fami- lies at home, for the civilians whose homes and lands are caught in the crossfire.
We are here to honor those who paid the price of war with their blood.
The total number of fatali- ties, men and women, in all military engagements our na- tion has been involved in to- tals more than 1,309,000 teachers, doctors and nurses.
They were our fathers, and mothers, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. They were the kids down the street and across town who had hope and plans and dreams that were inter- rupted by the call of their Uncle Sam.
In addition to these we can include the 45,531 MIA’s who never came back home and we have no idea what hap- pened to them. This figure does not include the thou- sands of MIA from the Civil War. Andover alone, lost 50 men during the Civil War, most of whom perished in the hell that was Andersonville prison.
We have come to honor those who donned the uniform of their nation, not in order to have medals pinned to their chest, but simply because they were called. As sons and daughters of a nation pledged to give every opportunity to ensure that the ideals listed in the preamble to the Declara- tion of Independence could be a reality for us all.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness -- That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriv- ing their just powers from the consent of the governed...”
Those who have worn the uniform of our nation, partic- ularly those who have en- dured the sights and smells of
combat, who have experi- enced the stench and the bore- dom; the anger, and the fear;
the exhilaration and the heart- break of action have a bond beyond description.
Let me ask you a question.
You mothers before us today.
Isn’t there an unspoken sister- hood among you by virtue of the fact that you conceived and gave birth to a child which formed and grew in your womb? Your experiences were individual and different from other women and with each child. But the experience provides a bond beyond de- scription. Let me further ask, if you described what it is like to give birth, and a man said,
“I understand.” What would you do? You’d roll your eyes and laugh in his face. Why?
Because no amoung of words or pictures could come close to relating the experience that is bearing a child. The only possible way to understand it is to endure it.
The men and women here today, who have returned from the wars and engage- ments of this nation bear a burden beyond anything we can conceive. As they carry with them sights and sounds that they can never un-see or un-hear. Seeing life at its most depraved and at its most noble. Living at such an inten- sity knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt who they can count on and who they can’t and returning to a life where that currency of rela- tionship is no where near as clear cut; they left friend be- hind who they loved deeper than brothers and sisters. And they are left with the burden of one question, why am I here, while they returned under a flag draped casket?
And so for many, their war never truly ends, but merely swims just beneath the sur- face. The voices of their com- rades still echoing from the grave.
The honor we pay them is not so much in standing here, hat in hand, on this ground today, nor in a 21 gun salute.
Our standing here is only an honor if we strive to be the kind of people worth dying for. Are we willing to invest in
A Memorial Day Address delivered at Hillside Cemetery in Andover
each other and in the genera- tions behind us? Are we will- ing to reach across our differences to look and strive for common ground? Or are we willing to allow the new media and the politicians to divide us and keep us squab- bling like dogs over a bone?
Are we willing to take the bait at being outraged over every incident or statement by our celebrities and those in office?
Are we willing to settle for politicians who are willing to put party over country and their campaign war chest over that which is right. The lives of our military personnel de- pend upon the positions they take and support. We cannot afford leaders who have no concept of the value of the cost of sending those who wear out uniform down range.
Nor can we afford to be a na- tion so divided that we cannot stand united. We cannot af- ford to regard one another as enemies because we have dif- fering ideas. We cannot afford to allow our parties or our pundits to define our priori- ties.
What we can do to honor our fallen dead is to do our level best as individuals and as a community to ensure this is a place worth fighting and dying for. A place where our kids can ride bicycles and play in the creek without fear of harm. A place where we cheer one another on at our ball games and concerts. A
place where we look out for one another, and look down the street to see if your neigh- bor is OK or might need an extra hand, shoveling a side- walk, or getting a grocery cart to the car.
We honor our fallen when we invest in one another for the good, by looking for the good in others. We honor them when we lift one another up rather than tear them down. We honor them when we hold our politicians ac- countable to send them into harms way for only the most noble and most necessary of reasons. When we send them into harms way, only spar- ingly, and only when we are willing to send in everything we’ve got to get th ejob done, overwhelmingly and deci- sively.
We honor our fallen and their comrades when we hold our politicians accountable for including in their calcula- tions of the cost of war, the cost of medical and pyscho- logical care for those who re- turn. If our politicians are willing to send our dearest treasure before bullets and bombs, then by God, they have the responsibility to care for them when they return broken in body, spirit and mind.
I’ll never forget men like my friend Harwood Rice. A broken man, who served as an Army Corporal in WWII.
From the beaches of Nor-
mandy to the streets of Mu- nich, Germany he had the re- sponsibility of sending his men, his friends on a continu- ous series of dangerous mis- sions. For the rest of his life he carried the weight of hav- ing personally sending five full squads of men to their deaths. Fifty men whose voices called to him day and night, every night. Corporal Rice, who wept like a little child at the death of a sparrow and who lived for the remain- der of his life a broken man because he followed orders.
Nor will I ever forget Ssgt.
Rollie Davis, who survived the rice paddies of Viet Nam, who to this day, on the 4th of July puts on his head phones, cranks up the stereo and hides in his basement until the fire- works are over. His nevers still shattered after all these years, who carries the guilt of being one of only a handful of survivors of his platoon.
To those who died in the mud and the snow, the sand and the streams, the jungles, the rolling hills, the moun- tains, the deserts, the skies and the oceans across this planet, we salute you.
We cannot comprehend the cost we impose on the lives of our military unless we have been there. But we have the obligation of making sure, by the way we live our lives, to ensure that the cost of their blood, is not in vain.
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Young Sisters will perform in concert at Howe Library
DAVID A. HOWE LIBRARY
WELLSVILLE–An historical lecture, “A Living History Evening with Kenneth Serfass as General Ulysses S. Grant,” will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 in the Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Li- brary, 155 N. Main Street in Wellsville.
Historian Kenneth Serfass will bring history to life with his first person impression of Gen- eral Ulysses S. Grant, focusing on his time in the Army and as a General in the American Civil War.
Kenneth is a retired member of the United States Marine Corps and he and his family are residents of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In ad- dition to his talk, there will be various Civil War items and/or relics on display from local community members as well.
This event is sponsored by the Thelma Rogers Genealogical and Allegany County Historical Societies. It is free and open to the public.
W E L L S V I L L E – T h e Young Sisters, a local acoustic duo, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in the Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N. Main Street in Wellsville.
The David A. Howe Public library is pleased to welcome back The Young Sisters.
Performing regionally
throughout New York and Pennsylvania, this guitar led acoustic duo of sisters Hilary and Alison Young boasts a brand new eclectic set list of songs with beautiful har- monies and a unique sound.
This library sponsored con- cert is free and open to the public.
For more information, call the library at 585-593-3410.
ALFRED–Six select members of the Alfred State Archery team recently traveled to Columbus, OH, to compete in the USA Archery National Outdoor Collegiate Cham- pionships. The archers selected to represent Alfred State College were the top three mem- bers of both the men’s compound and men’s hunter teams based on their performance at last month’s eastern regional championships in Virginia.
The large national championship event hosted over 500 archers from across the na- tion and was contested over five days at the Darree Sports Complex in the greater Colum- bus area. Compound archers compete at a dis- tance of 50m and shoot double 72-arrow qualifying rounds (144 total) over two days for placement in seeded head-to-head elimi- nation brackets in both three-member team and individual brackets.
The three-archer men’s compound team of Nathan Summerville, mechanical engineering technology, Fulton; Jacob Houseknecht, culi- nary arts, Candor; and Joshua Harp, survey- ing and geomatics engineering technology, Farmington, competed to a fifth-place team finish in the men’s compound division during Saturday’s team elimination rounds. After eliminating Dine College, the Pioneers lost a close match to Texas A&M.
During Sunday’s pressure-packed individ- ual elimination matches, Houseknecht stormed through four matches before drop- ping a quarterfinal match, ultimately netting
an impressive eighth-place finish.
The three-member men’s hunter team from Alfred State consisted of Robert “Jay”
Lawrence, surveying and geomatics engineer- ing technology, Fort Ann; Jacob Pollock, me- chanical engineering technology, Franklinville; and Jacob Patanella, mechani- cal engineering technology, Churchville- Chili.
Coach Greg Sammons (USA Archery Level 3-NTS) noted the strong performances at the team’s first appearance at the national event.
He added that the team faced some adversity not just from the national stage and pressure- packed situations, but wild weather as well.
“While the temperatures were warm and summer-like, the archers competed in some unusually high winds with occasional gusts of over 40 miles per hour that forced them out of any comfort zone,” Sammons said. “In- stead of solely focusing on executing clean shots, the competitors had to consciously cal- culate a noticeable wind drift and mitigate body-moving winds that disrupted normal aiming conditions.”
The Alfred State Archery Team is a mem- ber of the growing USA Archery Collegiate Archery program. The program currently has over 100 college and university programs and more than 1,300 member archers. Following the summer academic break, the Alfred State Archery Team will begin the new season with the return of the 3-D archery season in Au- gust.
GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT
THE YOUNG SISTERS--Hilary and Alison--will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in Wellsville.
‘Evening with General U.S. Grant’
June 18 at David A. Howe Library
Archery team wraps up strong season at Nationals
ALFRED STATE
Pictured at the USA Archery National Outdoor Collegiate Championships in Columbus, OH, are members of the Al- fred State Archery men’s compound team. From left to right are Joshua Harp, Jacob Houseknecht, and Nathan Sum- merville.
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Music
BANDS/DJs/RECITALS Alfred Village Band is back!
Rehearsals held 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays in June in room 302 Miller Performing Arts Center, Alfred University cam- pus. Concerts 7:15 p.m.
Wednesdays, July 3, 17, 24, 31; special picnic concert 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13. For more info, contact Rebecca Weaver Hamm at
[email protected] or visit us on Facebook.
Hornell Area Wind Ensem- ble Rehearsals Tuesday evenings at Hornell High School. New members wel- come. Upcoming concert 6:45 p.m. Friday, June 7 on Broad- way Mall. For further informa- tion, call Nancy Luger at 587-9449 or call 545-8603.
MostArts Festival: Plan to enjoy Summer Music & Art July 7-13 featuring the 2019 Piano Competition ages 13- 18, workshops, pop-up restau- rant, music under the stars, Art Walk. visit:
www.MostArts.alfred.edu for more information.
Off the Wagonlocal band coming gigs: Saturday, June 8 at Hornell Moose, 9 pm. For more info, contact Kier Dirlam at 585-307-0890.
Wellsville Creative Arts Cen- ter offers live music some evenings with performances beginning at 8 p.m., doors opening at 6 p.m. Friday, April 12-Professor Louie & The Crowmatix; Friday, May 3-The Bruce Katz Band.
For tickets, visit: www.Wellsvil- leCreativeArtsCenter.com or call 585-593-3000.
CHORAL GROUPS Andover Catholic Choir. Re- hearsals 7 pm Mondays at Blessed Sacrament Church, Andover. New members wel- come. Contact Director Marcy Bledsoe at 478-5238.
Genesee Valley Chorus.
The Genesee Valley Chorus meets every Tuesday at 7 P.M. at the Grace United Church, North Main Street, Wellsville (formerly Congrega- tional Church). “Genesee Val- ley Chorus Favorites” Concert 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at Trin- ity Lutheran Church. Free con- cert; donations will help purchase new music. The chorus is directed by Norma Bartlett. For further informa- tion, call 585-593-3173.
Maple City (Barbershopers) ChorusMeetings 7:00 p.m.
Mondays 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 – Alfred Station. New musicians welcome. Call 607- 587-9176.
COFFEEHOUSES
Wellsville Creative Arts Cen- ter offers Coffee Houses TBA.
Open Mic Night every Wednesday 7 to 10 p.m. For more info, visit: www.Wellsvil- leCreativeArtsCenter.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 Me- morial Carillon, AU campus.
Free concerts on Tuesdays during the month of July. The Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Series honors Dr. Ray Winthrop Wingate, a professor
of music at Alfred University for 56 years.
Theater
& Dance
DANCE
International Folk Dancing Tuesday evenings from 8:30- 10:30 p.m. We learn and do a variety of International Dances, many from the Balkans, Israel, Armenia, etc.
Everyone is welcome, no part- ner or experience necessary!
Miller Performing Arts Center, AU campus.
DRAMA GROUPS Wee Playhousemeets monthly. Call Vice-President Martha Lash at 587-8675 for more info.
Alfred Community Theatre (ACT). For more info, call Dave Snyder at 587-8110.
PERFORMANCES 'Titanic The Musical' will be staged by Olean Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 12-13 at Portville Central School Audi- torium. Tickets: www.olean- communitytheatre.com.
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INSTRUCTION/GROUPS Allegany Artisans. The Alle- gany Artisans, local artists and craftspeople working together to host an annual studio tour, held annually in October, in-
vite artists to apply. Work is ju- ried. Studio must be in Alle- gany County. 585-593-6345 or visit the website: www.alle- ganyartisans.com.
Allegany Arts Association, regular board meetings open to public, 10 a.m. 2nd Tues- day monthly, at the David A.
Howe Library, Wellsville.
Angelica Ink LetterpressLo- cated at 20 Allegany Avenue, Angelica, 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.angelicasweetshop.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.
For information ...call Karen Dickerson, 585-593-3579.
Steuben Trust Gallery, Steuben Square, Hornell. On- going exhibits 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 Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except months of July and Sept. The group welcomes spinners (and wannabes), quilters, knit- ters, crocheters, embroider- ers, weavers, dyers, basket makers, hookers (rug hookers, that is) and everyone with a creative mind and an interest in fibers. For more informa- tion, call Debbie MacCrea at 607-587-9270, or T.C. Gary at 585-593-4799.
MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS The Andover House, exhibit- ing Alfred connected Ceramic 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: [email protected].
Fountain Arts Center, 42 Schuyler Street, Belmont. For info or group arrangements, call 585-268-5951 or visit our website at: www.thefoun- tainartscenter.org The Corning Museum of Glasspresents the most com- prehensive glass collection in the world in “35 Centuries of Glassmaking.” For info, call 607-937-5371.
Fosdick-Nelson Galleryat Alfred University. Fosdick-Nel- son Gallery is located in Harder Hall, AU campus.
Open 11-4 Mondays-Fridays.
Info 871-2412.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum 8419 Route 54, Hammond- sport. Special exhibits, special events. Open daily 10-4. Ad- mission. (607) 569-2160.
Hagadorn House Museum Operated by Almond Historical Society. Genealogical re- search available Friday after- noons.
Hinkle Memorial Library Gallery, Alfred State College Campus. Open during library hours, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon- day-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Satur- days and 3-9 p.m. Sundays.
For more information, 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 constructed museum focuses on fine ceramics used in tech- nical and bio-medical applica- tions. Located on the top floor of Binns-Merrill Hall, AU cam- pus, Alfred. Open 10-4 Wed.-
Fri. Free admission.
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum.
Located on Northeast corner of Main and Pine Streets, AU campus, Alfred. Hours: Tues.
thru Friday 10-5, Thurs. 10-7, Sat. and Sun. 10-4. $7 Adults,
$5 Seniors, $3 Local Resi- dents, Free for Museum mem- bers, 17 and under, AU and A State faculty staff and stu- dents. For information call 607-871-2421; or visit the mu- seum website: ceramicsmu- seum.alfred.edu
Alfred Art Walk, A collabora- tive monthly opening by gal- leries in the Village of Alfred and on the campuses of Alfred University and Alfred State College. For a complete and up to date listing of venues, please visit alfredartwalk.org.
To add your event to Alfred Art Walk email: submit.alfredart- [email protected]
National Warplane Museum.
nationalwarplanemuseum.org, 3489 Big Tree Ln, Geneseo, NY 14454, (585) 243-2100.
The Pioneer Oil Museumin Bolivar will induct Henry Lindquist, Jim Beckwith, Don Miller, and Arthur Yahn, Sr.
into the New York State Oil Producers’Association. Mu- seum will open following Me- morial Day Weekend. For updates, visit: www.pioneeroil- museum.com
Rockwell Museum, 111 Cedar St., Corning. Largest American Western Art collec- tion on view in the eastern United States, with paintings, sculpture, Native American ar- tifacts, and firearms. Info 607- 937-5386.
Terra Cotta Museum, Main St., Alfred. Open on special occasions or by appointment.
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Tim Cox takes first in Poetry Slam
WELLSVILLE–With the only thing they had in common being books and poetry, sev- eral local writers joined together recently to share their best poetic efforts at the David A.
Howe Library in Wellsville. The poets vied for cash prizes, and shared their love of literature, poetry and verse.
The Allegany Arts Association has spon- sored a “Poetry Contest/Slam” for the past eleven years. Each gathering brings many poets with diverse backgrounds and varied writing styles, but 2019 was unusual. The as- sembled poets could not have been more dif- ferent from each other.
For his first appearance as a poet at the
“Slam,” AU Professor Tim Cox was a prize winner. Tim wrote a “homey” poem about his grandmother and her unforgettable kitchen, among others. He won first prize of $50.
Second prize of $25 was won by brand new poet Kelly Brainard of Wellsville with a very
interesting poem putting herself in the form of a summer flower, entitled “Dandelion.”
Poet Daniel Fox followed up his First place win in 2018 with Third place with his tales of youthful “wildness,” human “witness” to
“time, stars and the galaxy” and “The Phoebe”
a fetching Springtime poem.
Newcomer Sheila Kalkbrenner wrote
‘Courageous Heart” and “Square Time” and garnered Honorable Mention.
The poets enjoyed sharing their different takes on the world, and poetry insider ideas with each other. Well-rounded poets Chris Clow and Donald Neal completed the unusual mix of writers.
All poetic efforts were appreciated and re- warded with sincere applause by the audience.
Poets are invited to prepare for the Thir- teenth Annual Poetry Slam to be held the third Thursday of April 2020.
TIM COX of Alfred (pictured at left) was awarded first prize in the Allegany Arts Asso- ciation’s twelfth annual Poetry Slam by Arts Association President Joanne Allen. Kelly Brainard of Wellsville (pictured at right) won the $25 second prize. (Photos provided)
ALFRED–Older area residents will remember the weekly gatherings on the Alfred Village Green during the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Young and old alike congregated to hear the patriotic or show tunes played by local instrumentalists.
The Alfred Village Band will return to downtown Alfred this summer!
Instrumentalists are invited to join this Alfred summer tra- dition. Rehearsals begin June 5 and will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays in June in room 302 of the Miller Performing Arts Center at Alfred University.
Performances are scheduled at the Alfred Village Bandstand at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, July 3, 17, 24, and 31 with a special picnic concert on Saturday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy patriotic music, marches, and pop- ular music from the 1940s onward this summer. For more in- formation, contact Rebecca Weaver Hamm at [email protected] or visit us on Facebook.
