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Obits: Burdick, Shephard, DeSanto ...2
Scene, SunnySideUp, Weather ...3
Sunspot, Obits: Wardak, Marsden...4
Revival of Scio Tradition ...5
Nutrition in Nutshell, Local News...6
DIY, At the Movies, What’s Cookin’? ..7
Scio boy 2nd in state contest...8
Allegany County SPCA ...9
King Crossword, Cartoons, Sudoku....10
Classifieds, More News...11
Years Ago in the Sun ...12
Church News ...13
Finance MATTers...14
Pigskin Picks...15
The Dugout ...16
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ALFRED–Alfred Univer- sity’s first Saxon Toy Drive Competition, sponsored by the Alfred University chapter of the American Marketing As- sociation (AMA) and Student- Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), collected 675 toys that will be distributed to The Hornell Community Outreach Group (HCOG), which in turn will oversee present distribu- tions during the holiday sea- son.Student athletes at Alfred University brought in dona- tions totaling 610 toys, ac- cording to Victoria Cramp '20 (B.S., accounting), a graduate student in Alfred University’s College of Business and Grad- uate Assistant Advisor for AMA.Two teams alone, Cheer- leading and Softball, collected nearly 200 new toys each.
Cramp says the Cheering and Softball teams have been crowned co-champions of the competition, adding that two more teams – Track and Field, and Tennis – also collected more than 100 toys each.
Cramp, who helped found HCOG and serves on its board of trustees, also saluted efforts from Alfred University’s Equestrian, Swimming and Diving, Women’s Basketball, and Women’s Lacrosse teams for bringing in toys that boosted the overall efforts of the University’s athletes.
“With this incredible turnout, bragging rights and a pizza party belong to every- one,” Cramp said. Honors and a special gift will go to the two co-champion teams in the early weeks of the spring 2022 semester.
According to Cramp, the toy drive will benefit more than 50 area families identi- fied by the Hornell City School District who are in need this holiday season.
Along with the toys, the fami- lies will also receive a meal bag that will supply them for the entirety of winter break.
HCOG partners with Station Church, located in the Village of North Hornell, and their Hope for Hornell initiative for such holiday efforts.
ALFRED–Two iconic Alfred University educators who have combined for more than a cen- tury of service were honored Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Univer- sity’s annual Holiday Luncheon.
The King Alfred the Great Award was presented to Gary Ostrower ’61, professor of his- tory, while William LaCourse, retired professor of glass sci- ence, was given a Fiat Lux!
Award.
Ostrower, who retires at the end of the current Fall semester, becomes the second-ever recipi- ent of the King Alfred the Great Award—LaCourse was the inau- gural recipient, in August of this year. The award is meant to honor those who create at our University “a greater apprecia- tion of Outside of Ordinary.”
A 1961 graduate of Alfred University with a bachelor’s de- gree in history, Ostrower began teaching at his alma mater in 1969. During a career that has spanned 52 years at Alfred, he
has been a six-time recipient of the Kruson Award for Excel- lence in Teaching. He served as a Fulbright Lecturer at Aarhus University in Denmark in 2005, teaching courses dealing with the Vietnam War and with
American History from Truman to Clinton, and served as presi- dent of the Society for the Study of Internationalism from 1988 to 1994.
In his long tenure at Alfred University, he may best be re-
membered by many for some- thing he did a mere five years ago.In 2016 Ostrower suggested the University right an injustice done to one of his classmates, Warren Sutton ’61 H ’17. In 1960, Warren, an African-Amer- ican and one of the University’s all-time greatest basketball play- ers, was dating the white daugh- ter of the University’s treasurer.
In the face of pressure from the Alfred University administra- tion, he withdrew from school.
Ostrower suggested that the Uni- versity reach out to Sutton and make amends for the injustice, and spearheaded an effort to bring the story to the attention of the national media.
Sutton would return to cam- pus in the spring of 2017, when he received an honorary degree and addressed the graduating class at Commencement. His story was published in several regional and national media out- lets. For his dedication in right-
ing the wrong done to his class- mate, Ostrower was presented with Alfred University’s Fiat Lux! Award in 2019. He said at Tuesday’s luncheon that Sut- ton’s return to campus is the most memorable moment of his 55-plus years at Alfred as a stu- dent and teacher.
“It’s been a great ride,” Os- trower said of his teaching ca- reer at his alma mater. “It’s been an honor and privilege to serve this University.”
LaCourse, who retired from teaching in August, received the Fiat Lux! Award, which was es- tablished in 2016 to honor those who bring distinction and inspi- ration to Alfred University.
LaCourse came to Alfred Uni- versity in 1970 after earning a doctorate in materials engineer- ing from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Bill will be remem- bered for his contributions to making our Glass Engineering Science program one of the most
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Ostrower, LaCourse honored for contributions at AU
Of all the area holiday dis- plays, the life-size Nativity in Alfred Station is most adored by many. Originated by late residents Lyle and Thelma Palmiter, it has been restored by Peter and Linda Stull, current owners.
"For behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Victoria Cramp '20, Graduate Assistant Advisor for Alfred University chapter of the American Mar- keting Association (AMA), is surrounded by toys that were collected for distribution throughout Hornell-area communities this holiday season.
Saxon Toy Drive collects 675 toys for area children
Nativity in Alfred Station
William LaCourse and Gary Ostrower (AU ‘61)
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ObITuARIES
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Robert N. Burdick Sr., 87, Belmont, A-A Class of 1953; a jack of all trades
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RObERT N. buRDICk SR.
A-A Class of 1953, Marine vet BELMONT–Robert N. Bur- dick Sr. 87, of 5 Wells Lane, Bel- mont, passed away at home on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, with his family at his side. He was born July 4, 1934 in Angelica, son of the late E. Burdette and Frances L. (Kemp) Burdick. On Dec. 12, 1953 in the Belmont First Baptist Church, he married the former Carol Ann Peterson, who predeceased him on March 6, 1997.
Bob was raised in Alfred and was a 1953 graduate of Alfred- Almond Central School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United State Marine Corps, and served from 1954 to 1956. Fol- lowing his service, he lived in many towns until settling on the Vandermark Road in Scio in
FRANCIS R. "SONNY”
DeSANTO
Owned, operated Men’s Shop HORNELL–Francis R.
"Sonny" DeSanto, 85, formerly of Hill Street, Hornell, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec.
15, 2021 at Elderwood in Hor- nell.
Born in Hornell Aug. 3, 1936, he was a son of Nicholas, Sr., and Catherine (Changose) De- Santo. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by 10 sis- ters, Rose DiVincenzo, Mary Leto, Louise Fratercangelo, Lucy Chapman, Anna Datini, Cather- ine Smart, Dorothy DeSanto, Margaret "Marge" DeSanto, Theresa Napolione and Helen Pardi; 2 brothers, Joseph De- Santo and Nicholas DeSanto, Jr.
Sonny attended Hornell High School and proudly served his country with the United States Army from 1955 to his honor- able discharge in 1957. He was employed at the former Men’s Shop in Hornell before he be- came owner and operator. After retiring he drove limousine. He also served several years as an alderman for the City of Hornell.
He loved coaching and throughout the years he coached Midget football and Babe Ruth baseball. A fan of the Buffalo Bills and the NY Yankees, Sonny was also an avid Frank Sinatra fan. Most of all he espe- cially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
A member of Our Lady of the summer 1975; he remained on
the Vandermark until October 1997 when he moved to West Virginia. He married Phyllis Beatty in September 1998; she predeceased him on March 5, 2018. He then moved back to Allegany County and settled in Belmont.
He was a jack of all trades. In his 57 years of working he was employed as a factory worker, a farmer, truck driver, Highway Superintendent for the Town of Ward, security guard for Burns Security at Dresser Rand in Wellsville, and finally an em- ployee at Walmart until his re- tirement.
Bob loved working on crafts during his retirement, especially latch hook projects. He attended the Alfred-Almond Bible Church; and he loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by: three sons, Raymond D. (Mary Ellen) Bur- dick of Belmont, Robert N.
(Donna) Burdick Jr. of Fayet- teville, NC, and Bryan H.
(Joanne) Burdick of Belmont;
two daughters, Rhonda E. (Roy) Bryan of Richlands, NC and Marcy J. (Doug) Crawford of Belmont; 5 step-children, Bon- nie, Brenda, Kenneth, Douglas and Jeffery; 12 grandchildren, Nicole (Scott) Leo, Corina Greer, Shannon Burdick, Amanda (David) Marshburn,
Hannah Burdick, Veronica Davis, Sarah Burdick, Jessica (Bruce) Kear, William (Laura) Hancock, Aaron (Shirlena) Bur- dick, Bryan Burdick Jr., and Eli- jah Burdick; 15 great- grandchildren, Reagan and Riley Greer; Addison and Kennedy Marshburn; Kylee Ann, Bryan, and Jacob Kear; Salia and Adam Burdick; Bryce, Zachary and Damon Davis; Ryan Leo, and Toby and Alex Hancock; a brother-in-law, Bill Retorick;
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, and wives, he was predeceased by: a daughter, Robyn C. Burdick; a daughter-in-law, Diane K. Bur- dick; two grandsons, Dustin J.
Burdick and Wayne R. Hancock;
two brothers, Frank and Ray- mond Burdick; a sister, Jeanette Retorick; four brothers-in-law, Carl Peterson, Herbert Harring- ton, James Bassinger; and Don- ald Peterson; and five sisters-in law, June Harrington, Sally Bassinger, Marilyn Peterson, Joanne Burdick, and Janice Bur- dick.
Calling hours were held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.
20 at the J.W. Embser Sons Fu- neral Home, Inc. in Belmont (17 Schuyler St.). The funeral fol- lowed at 6:30 pm with Pastor Ken Shutt presiding. Burial was in Alfred Rural Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Allegany County Cancer
Services, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Alfred-Almond Bible Church, or any charity of
the donor's choice. To leave on- line condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Dr. Virginia T. Shephard, 62, Almond, local doctor
Francis R. ‘Sonny’ DeSanto, 85, Hornell, operated Men’s Shop
DR. VIRGINIA T.
SHEPHARD Longtime area physician ALMOND–Dr. Virginia T.
(Eveland) Shephard, 62, of McHenry Valley Road, Almond, formerly of Hornell, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 sur- rounded by her loving family.
She was born in Hornell Feb.
27, 1959, devoted daughter of the late Thomas and Beverly (Buono) Eveland.
Virginia grew up on the east side of Hornell where she at- tended Bryant School and was a graduate of Hornell Senior High School (Class of 1977.) In 1981 she received her bachelor's de- gree in bio-chemistry from Ni- agara University. She went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1985 from the State University of New York at Buf- falo and in 1988 received her Resident in Family Practice at St. Vincent's Health Center in Erie, PA.
Returning to Hornell in 1988, Virginia began her medical ca- reer by taking over the practice of longtime physician Dr. Paul J.
Wolfgruber. Throughout the years, she touched the lives of her many patients while working every department of St. James Mercy Hospital. When St. James closed its doors, Virginia contin- ued her commitment to the Hor- nell community by working with Dr. Bruce MacKellar at the Can-
isteo Valley Family Practice in Hornell. She retired Oct. 2, 2019 due to ill health.
Virginia was married July 20, 2019 to Michael "Mike" Sciotti, her devoted husband who sur- vives. Also surviving are her children, Lesley Andrews (Shep- hard) of Rochester, Paul Shep- hard III of Bloomington, IN, Brianne Eveland of Rochester and Ciara Cuesta of Schenec- tady.
Additionally, she is survived by her sisters, Patricia (Gerry) Flaitz of Hartsville, Marlene (Mike) Sullivan of Bath, and her brothers, Thomas (Deanna) Eve- land of Salt Lake City, UT and Mark Eveland of Hornell;
brother-in-law Paul (Barbara) Sciotti of Mechanicsburg, PA; 4 step-children, and several nieces and nephews.
A communicant of St. Ann's Church, Virginia enjoyed singing in their annual Holiday Cantata. She was also a member of the G. Carducci Lodge (Sons of Italy). Virginia had many hob- bies and interests. She enjoyed going to casinos and visiting Las Vegas, drawing, sewing, and at- tending Broadway shows. She also enjoyed going to trivia, playing Euchre, golfing, swim- ming, and dancing. Virginia loved going on vacation and en- joyed her annual trips to Myrtle Beach with her family. She loved rooting for the Buffalo Bills and watching the NBA.
Virginia also loved music, and especially enjoyed listening to the songs of the 70's and Mo-
town. She went to many con- certs and music events with her friends and family.
Virginia will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and sis- ter who loved her family with all of her heart. She will also be re- membered as a dedicated and caring physician who was de- voted to her many patients.
Throughout the years, Virginia touched the lives of anyone that had the pleasure of knowing her.
She will be greatly missed!
The family of Dr. Virginia T.
Shephard will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. today (Thurs- day, Dec. 23) at the Dagon Fu- neral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell. A "Celebration of Life"
will be held at a future date.
Due to recent New York State mandates, everyone will be re- quired to wear a facemask at the Dagon Funeral Home. Your co- operation is greatly appreciated!
Virginia's family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contri- butions in her name be made to the National Parkinson's Foun- dation, PO Box 23204, Rochester, NY 14692. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home. You may also donate by going to https://www.parkinson.org. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit:
www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
Valley Parish, he was a commu- nicant of St. Ann's Church in Hornell and was also a member of the Hornell Council No. 243 Knights of Columbus and the Arthur H. Cunningham Ameri- can Legion Post No. 440.
His surviving family includes his wife of 62 years, Ellen (Read) DeSanto, who he married in Hornell on Aug. 9, 1959; three children, David (Lisa) DeSanto of Texas, Lynn (John) Di Mar- tino of Rochester and Mary Ellen (Pat) Smith of Hornell;
five grandchildren, Amber, Elyssa and Haydn Smith, Na- talie, and Alex DiFiore; one brother, Richard (Josephine) De- Santo of Rochester; one sister- in-law, Donna DeSanto of Hornell; one brother-in-law, Joe Pardi of California; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours were held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hor- nell. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Ann's Church, 31 Erie Ave., Hornell at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20. Com- mittal prayers and interment, with military honors, followed at St. Ann's Cemetery, Hornell.
The United States flag and the Army flag were proudly flown at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in recognition of Sonny's military service.
In lieu of flowers those wish- ing may contribute in his mem- ory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belforst Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (woundedwarriorpro- ject.org/donate.) Envelopes for memorial contributions were available at the funeral home.
The Bishop & Johnson Fu- neral Home, Inc is honored to assist Sonny's family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or re- membrances of Sonny are wel- come 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 read- ers over the past couple of decades, Sunny Side Up columns by the late Ellen Shultz are worth repeating. ]
Here’s another Christmas tradition from my family. I’m not sure whether I found this recipe or my mother did, but it’s at least forty years old. So often used, actually, that the recipe card is almost un- readable. This makes a large amount. I always served it in a really large soup tureen.
St. Peter’s Pudding
2 envel. Unflavored gelatin ½ c. chopped walnuts 2 T. sugar ½ c. light raisins
6 oranges 12 dates cut in sm. pieces
orange juice 12 maraschino cherries, quartered
½ c. lemon juice whipped cream
2 c. sugar 1 c. seedless green grapes, halved In small pan combine gelatin and 2 T. sugar; add 1c. water. Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Set aside. Peel oranges; cut into inch pieces, holding over bowl to catch juice. Measure juice;
add enough more to make 2 c. Pour into large bowl. Add lemon juice, 2 c. sugar, and gelatin mix; stir until sugar is dissolved. Re- frigerate stirring occasionally, until consistency of unbeaten egg whites. Fold in orange sections, grapes, walnuts, raisins, dates, and cherries. Turn into 12 c. serving bowl. Refrigerate at least 12 hours.
Serve garnished with whipped cream. Serves 12-16.
ALFRED–The 2022 Alfred- Alfred Station Community Chest campaign now underway.
has reached $19,782, or 56% to- ward its 2022 campaign goal of
$35,220 for the 2022 campaign.
We’re more than halfway there!
Area residents may send in donations to AAS Community Chest, Post Office Box 603, Al-
fred, NY 14802.
The Board is made up of the following volunteers: Andy Ek- lund (vice-president), Cam Duke, Catherine Chambers, Kert Decker,, Linell Soule (secre- tary), Peter McClain (treasurer), and Laurel Buckwalter (presi- dent). Feel free to contact one of them if you have questions or
THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2021 3
Kelly’s Forecast
By KELLY SNYDER The Alfred Sun Weather Forecaster
“I love snow for the same reason I love Christmas. It brings people
togehter while time stands stiil.”
–Rachel Cohn Thursday, Dec. 23 MOSTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 32– LOW 26) Chance of precipitation...6%
Friday, Dec. 24 MOSTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 38–LOW 34) Chance of precipitation....24%
Saturday, Dec. 25 AM SHOWERS (HIGH 46– LOW 27) Chance of precipitation....32%
Sunday, Dec. 26 PARTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 31– LOW 20) Chance of precipitation....18%
Monday, Dec. 27 CLOUDY (HIGH 32 - LOW 25) Chance of precipitation....21%
Tuesday, Dec. 28 FEW SNOW SHOWERS
(HIGH 34 - LOW 26) Chance of precipitation....33%
Wednesday, Dec. 29 MOSTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 33 - LOW 24) Chance of precipitation...24%
For more up to date weather information add your Alfred Sun
Weatherman Kelly Snyder on Facebook where he conducts occasional Facebook Live Re- ports. As always, if you don’t
like the weather in Alfred just wait five minutes!
Another family Christmas tradition
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A VERY warm spot on a cool day, the hot shop at Alfred Uni- versity, where molten glass at 2100 degrees Fahrenheit is con- verted into lovely and useful items. In the photo, you may see the right hand of master glassblower, Angus Powers as he ap- plies the hanger loop to a beautiful Christmas ornament. In the background, are the furnaces, glowing orange, where the glass is melted.
Photo below: When the creation is complete, ornaments are immediately placed in a 950 degree annealing oven to "cool"
down slowly. The stick with a wire on the end to carry the orna- ment by its loop keeps the still-very-hot glass at a respectable distance.
Community Chest drive halfway toward goal
COMMUNITY NEWS
did not receive a campaign flyer.
All charities funded give serv- ices to the Alfred and Alfred Sta- tion community. Top three charities funded are: A. E. Cran- dall Hook and Ladder Fire Com- pany’s ambulance service, Office for the Aging’s Personal Emergency Response System, and the Alfred Station Fire Com- pany.
Other charities that are recipi- ents of funding through the Community Chest are the Al- fred-Almond Community Sports Association, Allegany County Mental Health Association, Al- legany County SPCA, Hart Comfort House, Association for the Blind and Visually Handi- capped, Literacy West, Cub Scout Pack 1026, Boy Scout Troop 19, ARC Special Olympics, Baker’s Bridge His- torical Society, and the Alle- gany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women.
The Board thanks the commu- nity for its past support and for the support in coming weeks!
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oBITUARIES
Highlights of the Dec. 9, 2021 Alfred Town Board Meeting
More Marijuana, More Solar, and Carpeting
By DAN AcToN Alfred Town Supervisor
We opened the evening with a public hearing on the Town law to opt out of on-site sales of marijuana; no community members zoomed in to speak about the law. The law which passed, takes effect in 2022 and will allow retail sales of marijuana in the Town of Alfred and prohibit on-site consumption of same.
About half of the meeting was spent on the proposed solar project at 5568 Jericho Hill, County Road 12, known as NY Alfred I, LLC.
Our planning board and town board was unsatisfied with the devel- opers plan as to storm water management. Our concern centered on runoff from solar panels and the project access road. After a lengthy discussion and on the recommendation of our legal, engineering, and solar consultants, we agreed to a 30-day extension for a decision on SEQR and the Special Use Permit. This will allow the developer and our consultants to modify the plan to resolve this issue.
The board approved the site plan for a small solar project located at the intersection of Randolph and Lake Roads. This is known as Alfred Community Solar. This project can move ahead and apply for a building permit.
In other business the board approved spending approximately
$1,900 to carpet the board room. The objective here is to reduce echoing so that community members who zoom to our meetings will experience better audio. These funds will come out of our federal covid money.
In response to a question about the proposed sidewalk it was noted that DOT does not want trees planted in the grass area of this project.
We are still waiting for DOT to acquire permanent easements for storm drains and for our engineers to complete their recommenda- tions for streetlights.
Complete minutes available at townofalfred.com.
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King Herod The…What?
Let us sing now the praises of Herod the Great!
He rebuilt theTemple! The palace! But wait—
His brother-in-law somehow managed to drown In a mere inch of water…“Approved by the Crown”….
So I think you’ll agree (cuz it don’t take no dummy) That, rather, he’s Herod the Pretty Darn Crummy.
Yet…He brought grain up from Egypt and made us all glad—
He purchased it during that drought that we had—
And for that, we thought: Herod the Not All That Bad (Though he’d bought it with taxes we’d all just paid out).
So we ate very well then, throughout all that drought, And—affectionately—called him King Herod the Stout.
But…He murdered his wife, plus her mother—unbearable!—
Proving he’s Herod the Really Quite Terrible.
Executed his sons, too—so brutal! unlawful!—
So, correction: King Herod In Fact Downright Awful.
Then to top it off, Slaughter of Innocents—deplorable!—
Has cast him forever King Herod the Horrible.
In truth…
Such a jealous and paranoid tyrannosaurid Might best be remembered as simply…King Horrid.
—Anon-Horrid Mouse
MARK M. WARDAK Baker for 35 years
SCIO–Mark M. Wardak, 67, passed away Sun- day, Dec. 12, 2021 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hos- pital in Sayre, Pa. due to complications from Covid-19.
Mr. Wardak was born Feb.
22, 1954 in Nowogardne, Poland to Tadeusz and He- lena (Grzegorzewski) War- dak. At age 11, he emigrated to the United States with his parents and settled in Buffalo.
Mark worked as a baker for Al Cohen’s Bakery in Buffalo
for 35 years, retiring in 2005. He later worked as a groundskeeper for Knights Creek Cemetery in Scio and operated his own mowing service for sev- eral homeowners in the area.
Mark is survived by his soulmate of 15 years, Brenda Snyder of Scio; three children, Danielle (Matthew) Surowiec of Tonawanda, Michelle (Alphonse “Junior”) Borkowski and Aura Wardak, both of Buffalo and their mother, Cynthia Wardak of Buffalo; three step-children, Heidi (Gary Shreve) Casey and Erica (Chris Delaney) Colunio, both of Olean and Jessica (Michael) Ainsworth of Whitesville; one sister, Irene (Salim) Todai of Cheektowaga; 12 grandchildren, Veronica Jack- son, Simon Jackson, Noah Surowiec, Grace Surowiec, Jacob Brown, Renee Brown, Sera Joy, Dakota Forcier, Evan Forcier, Brock Mattison, Bryson Metcalf and Gracie Ainsworth; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Christina Wardak.
Mark’s number one priority was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed teaching them Polish words and taking them with him everywhere he went. Mark spent a good amount of his time at "the cabin" with his friends, kids, and grandkids having a good time and making unforgettable memories.
Mark loved the Buffalo Bills and never missed a game or yelling at the TV when they didn't show him love back. Mark had a goofy personality and smile that was infectious. Although he was a baker for 35 years, he was a “jack of all trades” cutting down trees, tearing parts off cars and tinkering with lawnmowers. He was an avid hunter and col- lector of many things. He also enjoyed a good western movie and always had the classic rock sta- tion cranked in his truck.
Mark had a very kind and genuine heart and left a positive impact on everyone he met. He would give you his last dollar if it met your happiness.
He had no room for hate in his heart because he was too busy loving life.
Calling hours were from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Wellsville/Scio. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at the funeral home imme- diately following the visitation with Rev. Carl H.
Kemp of the Knights Creek Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Knights Creek Cemetery. On- line condolences may be offered at www.baker- swan.com.
DIANNE E. MARSDEN Known as “Dill Pickle Lady”
SCIO–Dianne E. Marsden, 70, of Scio, passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 in Jones Memo- rial Hospital after a short illness.
Mrs. Marsden was born in Elkland, Pennsylva- nia April 7, 1951 to Guy
and Mary (Duff) Knickerbocker. Dianne attended Northern Potter High School and later earned her GED. In 1979 she graduated from the LPN program at BOCES in Belmont. On Feb. 14, 1981 she married her valentine, George H.
Marsden, who survives.
Dianne began her work life at the age of 13 working at Dunbar Grocery in Hickox, Pa., until she was 17. She also worked for Cooper Slides in Genesee, Pa. and Highland Nursing Home in Wellsville. She later acquired her real estate li- cense and worked for A&M Realty in Wellsville and United Farm Reality in Belfast. Dianne was a teaching assistant at Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES in Belmont for 27 years, retiring in 2013.
She then took a dive into the entrepreneurial world by owning and operating STS Motorsports Con- cessions.
Along with her husband of 40 years, Dianne is survived by two sons, Benjamin (Theresa) Grover of Dalton, Ga., and Robert Marsden of Scio; her mother, Mary Johnson Howard of Scio; two sis- ters, Linda J. Grover of Genesee, Pa., and Melody (Dennis) Empson of Ulysses, Pa.; two brothers, Guy Willow of Ulysses, Pa., and Kirk Willow of Rexville; eight grandchildren, Benjamin (Christie) Grover, Heather (Scott) Bennett, Tony Grover, Allen Grover, Timothy (Becki) Grover, Chevelle
Marsden, Austin Marsden, and Keenan Marsden;
13 great grandchildren, Kiara Grover, Karson Grover, Karter Grover, Kaysen Grover, Xander Bennett, Xackery Bennett, Xeth Bennett, Xerrick Bennett, Xackera Bennett, Aliyah Grover, Mya Grover, Lilly Frisbie, and Kaden Grover, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Lee Wayne Grover, and a nephew Joshua Allen.
Dianne was known by many as the “Dill Pickle Lady” as she was recognized at the various festi- vals and events with her STS Motorsports Conces- sions truck. She delighted in taking care of her home. Watching Wheel of Fortune, various come- dies, and the occasional romance was a favorite pastime for her. She appreciated country music, any flea market that she came across, and NASCAR races.
Dianne was fond of traveling, enjoying South Carolina, Georgia and Florida for vacations and to visit family. Family was very important to her and she enjoyed the family holidays and gatherings the most. Dianne was also a big fan of dining out. On road trips, she especially enjoyed Texas Road- house. Locally, “Friday Fish Fry” was a must event in her week. Icelandic haddock with white meat and a nice salad bar were essential with Perry’s Ice Cream for dessert. She knew what she liked.
Per Dianne’s wishes, there will be no prior vis- itation. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Steve Barrett of the Lancaster Community Baptist Church offi- ciating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio.
Arrangements are under the direction of Baker- Swan Funeral Home in Wellsville/Scio. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker- swan.com.
Mark M. Wardak, 67, Scio, long-time baker
Dianne E. Marsden, 70, Scio, teaching assistant
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Weeks of Dec. 23-Dec. 29, 2021 ALFRED SUN, PO Box 811, 764 Route 244, Alfred, NY 14802 607-587-8110
By TAMMY KOKOT Special to the Alfred Sun SCIO–When does a tradition stop being a tradition? There are a variety of factors that could bring one to an end. For 60 years or so, a tradition in Scio could be seen from miles away and from different directions. The Cross up on the hill is how non-Scio folks referred to it. Those of us that were raised in Scio knew it as The Cross up on Round Top.
The Scio Fire Department began this tradition some 60 years ago and others have helped carry it on throughout the years.
Joshua Nickerson, ‘03 Scio grad, life-long Scio resident, and a fa- ther of two little girls, decided that his community needed a boost to their spirit.
A few years ago he made con- tact with the owner of Round Top to negotiate the purchase of firewood. They came to an agreement about the wood and made another that Josh would look after the property in ex- change for being able to hunt on it.In conversation, the subject of the cross was brought up and the possibility of the tradition being revived. Josh was busy with his DEC job, his family, and getting an elevated blind put up from where he would hunt from, and the seasons soon passed.
It wasn’t until this year that he decided that his children also de- served to have the same child- hood memories that he had about The Cross up on Round Top.Not knowing that the original cross was still in existence, Josh built a new one from Aspen trees that he had cut down himself from behind his home and planed on his own sawmill equipment. The central piece stands 27 feet tall and the cross piece is 13.6 feet in length.
With the help of his parents, Roxy (Dodson) and Skip Nick-
erson, his wife Jessica, and his two daughters, this past week- end Josh set to work on getting the cross built and wired. Be- cause of the sheer size, once he got the poles up on the property, all work was done on-site.
High wind warnings for Satur- day put the planned completion off until Sunday, the same day as Josh’s youngest daughter’s birthday. But Mother Nature had other ideas; high winds Saturday night brought the raised hunting blind that he had planned to use to brace the cross on, pretty much destroying the blind itself.
Josh discovered this when he went up the morning of the party to work on finishing the project.
Discouraged, he was ready to call it quits, but his family wouldn’t let him. The family worked together to disassemble the blind so as to use the base as a stabilizer, but had to break for the birthday party, leaving the cross still on the ground. Josh went back up afterwards, now determined that the cross would be lit that evening.
After affixing 168 feet of light strands over the cross, he dis- covered that raising it on his own was not going to be an easy task. Utilizing YouTube, he fig- ured out that by creating a gin pole mechanism and using his UTV, he should be able to do it.
And he did. Then he fired up the generator, and that evening, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, a cross was lit for the first time in al- most ten years on Round Top.
While this writer can’t tell you exactly the best view point, my childhood memory was being able to see it when we came home to Scio from Wellsville, driving along State Route 19.
A public Facebook group has been started for folks to share in- formation, memories, and pho- tos ~ “Scio, NY resident revives The Cross on Round Top”. Josh invites folks to contribute.
ALFRED–Incubator Works, the busi- ness development facility located on state Route 244 in the Town of Alfred, recently acquired a new start-up tenant: Glass Lab, founded by Aiden LaCourse, a 2021 grad- uate of Alfred University’s Inamori School of Engineering and currently a stu- dent in the University’s College of Busi- ness.
Glass Lab manufactures glass drinking straws and currently is working on manu- facturing one thousand straws for Alfred University, which plans to use the straws as gifts and mementoes of the University, according to LaCourse.
LaCourse says the straws are hardened in a process that involves dipping the glass material in a molten solution of potassium nitrate. Sodium ions in the glass are exchanged with larger potassium ions, and the surrounding molecular ma- terial undergoes a compressive strength- ening as it cools.
Additionally, LaCourse says, the glass is tempered to withstand sharp changes in external temperatures, so that the straw may be cleaned in household dishwashers without fracturing.
“My glass straws will be the strongest straws on the market,” he says.
As a material for sipping straws, La-
Course further notes glass is superior to plastic and cardboard in that it does not impart a secondary taste to the drinking fluid. And it can be re-used, he says, elim- inating the future discarding of cardboard and plastic waste into the environment.
LaCourse is developing a laser etching process for personalizing his company’s straws. Additionally, he hopes to develop a line of colored straws, “swirly” straws, and straws that are made of a glass mate- rial that destroys bacteria on its surface.
Glass Lab currently manufactures only a standard eight-inch-long straw with a width of approximately five-eighths of an inch.
LaCourse is a native of Newcomb, New York, located north of Lake George. He is the nephew of William LaCourse, retired Alfred University Professor of Glass Sci- ence, and Patricia LaCourse, a retired Al- fred University librarian.
As a graduate student in Alfred Univer- sity’s college of business, LaCourse is studying business administration, a sub- ject he finds particularly useful these days.
“A lot of the things I’ve been doing with Glass Lab have been going right along with what I’ve been learning in the class- room,” he says. “It’s been extremely ben- eficial.”
LaCourse also is working on additional glass-based projects that he hopes can be developed for large-scale manufacturing.
Together with Professor LaCourse and Al- fred University Professor of Glass Science Alexis Clare, he is working on a project
that repurposes used glass for agriculture fertilizer. The glass can be designed to gradually release nutrients into soil over a period of time, with one result being a re- duced run-off of fertilizer into upstate streams and lakes.
The Revival of a Scio ‘Round Top’ Tradition
Glass Lab a start-up tenant at IncubatorWorks
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Cross up on Round Top, a Scio tradition for 60 years, returns after a 10 year lapse. (Photo provided)
Aiden LaCourse, founder of Glass Lab, now in Alfred’s IncubatorWorks.
MANUFACTURING GLASS STRAWS
6 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2021
Music
BANDS/DJs/RECITALS Hornell Area Wind Ensemble Rehearsals Tuesday evenings at Hornell High School. New mem- bers welcome. For further infor- mation, call Nancy Luger at 587-9449 or call 545-8603.
MostArts Festival: Watch for fu- ture announcements about the MostArts Festival. visit:
www.MostArts.alfred.edu for more information.
Off the Wagon show schedule will be announced as things open up. Follow the band at:
www.facebook.com/pg/OfftheWa gonAcoustic
Wellsville Creative Arts Center offers live music some evenings with performances beginning at 8 p.m., doors opening at 6 p.m.
For an update on the status of live performances, visit the web- site at: www.WellsvilleCre- ativeArtsCenter.com or call 585-593-3000.
CHORAL GROUPS Andover Catholic Choir. Re- hearsals 7 pm Mondays at Blessed Sacrament Church, An- dover. New members welcome.
Contact Director Marcy Bledsoe at 478-5238.
Genesee Valley Chorus. The Genesee Valley Chorus meets every Tuesday at 7 P.M. at the Grace United Church, North Main Street, Wellsville (formerly Congregational Church). The chorus is directed by Norma Bartlett. For further information, 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 Cross- ing Road, Hornell. New mem- bers welcome. Call 607-698-4690 for info.
COFFEEHOUSES
Wellsville Creative Arts Center offers Coffee Houses TBA. Open Mic Night every Wednesday 7 to 10 p.m. For more info, visit:
www.WellsvilleCreativeArtsCen- ter.com or call 585-593-3000.
CONCERTS/RECITALS Alfred-Almond Central School Elementary Spring Concert 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 in the high school auditorium. Perform- ing will be Grades 5/6 Band and the Grades 4-6 Chorus present- ing the “Year in Review” concert.
Off the Wagonis back! Our up- coming shows start with the Cuba Dairy Days Street Dance Friday, June 18 from 6-9 pm on Main Street Cuba; July 4 - An- dover park 6-8pm; July 17 - Cuba School 7-9pm; July 31 - Canisteo Smoke in the Valley BBQ fest – 3:30 pm; August 7 – Andover Block Party 2-4 pm;
Halloween Saturday, Oct. 30 at Muhleisens in Almond 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Grab your hat, dancing shoes and come enjoy the sounds of Off the Wagon. For more information on Off the Wagon check out: www.face- book.com/OfftheWagonAcoustic Davis Memorial Carillon Recitals, AU campus. There is currently no weekly recital.
Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Seriesat Davis Memo- rial Carillon, AU campus.2021 recital series canceled. The Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Series honors Dr. Ray Winthrop Wingate, a professor of music at Alfred University for 56 years.
The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes(OSFL) an- nounces a summer concert per- formed by Principal Harp, Rosanna Moore, as part of the transition back to the stage. The concert will be held on Thursday, August 5 at 7:30 PM at The Rockwell Museum in Corning.
This concert is sponsored in part by Denis Kingsley.
$30 Adults | $10 Children Tickets: osfl.org | 607-936-2873
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 wel- come, no partner or experience necessary! Watch for updates on the status of the group. Miller Performing Arts Center, AU cam- pus.
DRAMA GROUPS
Wee Playhousemeets monthly.
Call Vice-President Martha Lash at 587-8675 for more info.
Galleries rt/
INSTRUCTION/GROUPS Allegany Artisans. The Alle- gany Artisans, local artists and craftspeople working together to host an annual studio tour, held annually in October, invite artists to apply. Work is juried. Studio must be in Allegany County.
585-593-6345 or visit the web- site: www.alleganyartisans.com.
Allegany Arts Association, regular board meetings open to public, 10 a.m. 2nd Tuesday 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.angelicas- weetshop.com.
Cohen Center for the Arts. 55 N. Main Street, Alfred. Gallery open Tues, Wed, Fri 11-4 pm;
Thursday 11-7; Sat and Sun 1-3 Wellsville Art Association.For information ...call Karen Dicker- son, 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 spinners (and wannabes), quil- ters, knitters, crocheters, embroi- derers, weavers, dyers, basket makers, hookers (rug hookers, that is) and everyone with a cre- ative mind and an interest in fibers. For more information, call
Debbie MacCrea at 607-587- 9270, or T.C. Gary at 585-593- 4799.
MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS The Andover House, exhibiting Alfred connected Ceramic Art and 2 dimensional art. Historical and contemporary. Open 11am to 4pm on Saturdays. At 21 North Main Street, Andover. 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 web- site at: www.thefountainartscen- ter.org
The Corning Museum of Glass presents the most comprehen- sive glass collection in the world in “35 Centuries of Glassmak- ing.” 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 Museum 8419 Route 54, Hammondsport.
Special exhibits, special events.
Open daily 10-4. Admission.
(607) 569-2160.
Hagadorn House MuseumOp- erated by Almond Historical So- ciety. Genealogical research 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 infor- mation, call the library at 607-587-4313.
Hornell Erie Depot Museum, 111 Loder St., Hornell is open Wed. & Thurs. from 6-8 pm, Fri.
from 4-8 pm and Sat from 12:30- 3 pm.
Inamori Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics.The newly con-
structed museum focuses on fine ceramics used in technical and bio-medical applications. Lo- cated on the top floor of Binns- Merrill Hall, AU campus, Alfred.
Open 10-4 Wed.-Fri. Free ad- mission.
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum.
Located on Northeast corner of Main and Pine Streets, AU cam- pus, Alfred. 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 607-871-2421; or visit the museum website: ce- ramicsmuseum.alfred.edu Alfred Art Walk, A collaborative monthly opening by galleries in the Village of Alfred and at Alfred University and Alfred State. For a complete and up to date listing of venues, please visit alfredart- walk.org. To add your event to Alfred Art Walk email: submit.al- [email protected] The Pioneer Oil Museumin Bo- livar will induct Henry Lindquist, Jim Beckwith, Don Miller, and Arthur Yahn, Sr. into the New York State Oil Producers’Associ- ation. Museum will open follow- ing Memorial Day Weekend. For updates, visit: www.pioneeroil- museum.com
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 by appointment.
World War II Museum, 201 Main Street, Eldred, Pennsylva- nia. For more information, visit:
http://eldredpawwiimuseum.com/
or call: 814-225-2220.
C u lt u ra l A rt s C al en d ar
If you want a delicious andcreative side dish for your Christmas gathering, I have the perfect recipe for you! This Pine Cone Cheese Ball recipe, is just as its name describes: a ball of cheese shaped into a pine cone, topped with almonds and a pine bough to finish the look. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Pine Cone Cheese Ball 12-15 servings Ingredients:
2 pkg. of cream cheese, softened at room temp.
1 cup Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 ½ tsp. honey
1 tsp. dill weed
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ tsp. Paprika 10 bacon strips
2 Tbsp. onion, finely minced
2 cups almond slices assorted raw veggies Directions:
In a large skillet, cook the bacon slices. While the bacon is cooking, in a medium size bowl, add all other ingredients except onion and almonds.
Mix with a hand mixer until well blended.
Remove cooked bacon onto several paper tow- els and blot. After bacon has cooled, crumble or mince it with a knife. Add onion to skillet with bacon grease and sauté. Remove with slotted
spoon and add to cheese mixture. Fold onions and bacon into the cheese mixture.
Cover bowl and refrigerate for 2 or more hours until dip is more firm. Place cheese mixture onto plate and form with spoon into pine cone shape, about 2 inches in height.
Starting at top of cone, stick in almond slices, pointed end up, to resemble the bark on a pine cone. Every row should “peek” between the one above above it so the almonds are not directly be- hind each other. Garnish with small pine sprigs.
Serve with your favorite assorted veggies or nour- ishing crackers!
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Thriving Recipe: Pine Cone Cheese Ball
Allegany County Ancient Order of Hibernians Division
#1 President Brian Cannon (left) presents annual awards at the AOH December meeting at Wellsville Brewing Company. Recipients are (from left) Patrick Dougherty, Division Recognition Award; and Tim Col- ligan and John Embser, 2021 Hibernians of the Year Award Recipients. (Photo provided)
BELMONT–The annual Allegany County Board of Legislators Republican Leadership Caucus was held following the regular Dec. 13 board meeting to se- lect the Republican Candidates for Lead- ership for the coming year.
The caucus results were: Philip Stockin (Houghton, District 1) was chosen as Re- publican Candidate for Chairman of the Legislature and Brooke Harris (Alfred, District 5) selected as the Republican Candidate for Legislative Vice Chairman.
Steven Havey (Wellsville, District 4) was selected as Majority Leader for 2022.
The candidates will be voted on by the full Board of Legislators at the Organiza- tional Meeting to be held at 2 p.m. Mon- day, Jan. 3, 2022.
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