Vol. 127, No. 49 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, December 20, 2012 Inside
Norman Rockwell model ...Pg 2 Drive exceeds goal ...Pg.4 Cultural Arts Calendar ...Pgs.6-7 The Whole Picture ...Pg. 8
‘Men of Allegany County’ ...Pg. 9 AU alum leads ODK ...Pg. 10 Church skits a success ...Pg. 13 ASC students take 3rd ...Pg 14 The Dugout...Pg. 16
Reading the Alfred Sun prior to enjoy- ing Thanks- giving dinner in Brooklyn last month were (from left) John Meacham of Alfred, son Thomas Meacham, Dale Edwards, Joe Tropia, Kevin Du-and mouchelle.
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CHRISTEL RODD of Alfred officially became an American cit- izen on Thursday, Dec. 6 in Rochester. A native of France, Chris- tel, pictured here with the patient judge who endured camera problems with 39 candidates,, now has her American citizenship.
She said it’s like being reborn. (Photo by Jason Rodd) By DAVID L. SNYDER
Editor, Publisher & Janitor ALFRED STATION--The Al- fred Town Board Thursday night, Dec. 13 unanimously voted to extend the moratorium against fracking for another year.
On a motion made by Council- man Fion MacCrea and seconded by Deputy Supervisor Jerry Sny- der, the Town Board, in a roll call vote, with all members present, unanimously adopted a resolu- tion to extend the “Moratorium on and Prohibition within the Town of Alfred of Gas and Petro- leum Exploration and Extraction Activities, Underground Storage of Natural Gas, and Disposal of Natural Gas Or Petroleum Ex- traction, Exploration, and Pro- duction Wastes” for an additional period of one year, or until the Town of Alfred enacts compre- hensive legislation regulating such land uses, whichever shall first occur...
The moratorium was extended for another year as the Town Board continues to deliberate a Road Preservation Law.
ALFRED--Alfred Technology Resources, Inc. (ATRI) has an- nounced three recent appoint- ments in connection with the operation of its ceramic business incubator facilities and its Nano- Materials Innovation Center.
Nancy Kirby Kurjavic, CPA has joined Alfred Technology Re- sources, Inc. (ATRI) as the orga- nization’s Chief Financial Officer. Kirby’s 35 year finance career includes operating her own successful CPA firm, Kirby, Beals and Maier; now merged with Mengle, Metzger and Barre.
She has served as Chief Financial Officer for both profit and non- profit entities including Action for A Better Community, Rochester, NY and The Cam- There was little discussion at
the Dec. 13 meeting of the Road Preservation Law. The Town Board agreed that it should meet with Attorney David Slottje and the Town Planning Board, per- haps in January, to further review the proposal.
Speed Limit Reduced to 35
“I’d have gotten here sooner but the speed limit is 35 mph down through here (Shaw Road),”Councilman Donn Lang quipped as he arrived a few min- utes after other members of the Town Board for the meeting.
Last month, Shaw Road resi- dent George Ormsby had pre- sented a petition requesting that the speed limit be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph along Shaw Road, which is highly populated with children.
Town Clerk Janice Burdick promptly filed the request with the New York State Department of Transportation and the request was approved on Nov. 30.
A letter from NYSDOT Acting Regional Traffic Engineer Paul E. McAnany, stated, “We have
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‘I am an American now!’
Alfred Town Board votes to extend fracking moratorium
paign Center, Alexandria, VA.
Prior to joining ATRI, Ms.
Kirby provided contract CFO services to Insero Corp. clientele in Corning, Horseheads and Rochester. Kirby is actively in- volved in the community and served on the NYS Society of CPAs Board of Directors for eight years. She earned her BS in Accounting from Binghamton University.
“We are very pleased to have Nancy join our team as CFO, said Dr. Alan Rae, executive director of ATRI, “Her knowledge and experience are an excellent fit for ATRI as we expand our organiza- tion and its subsidiaries.”
ATRI is a non-profit economic development entity operating
dual business incubator facilities in Painted Post and Alfred, as well as, a client service-oriented research and develop lab, the NanoMaterials Innovation Center in Alfred, NY. For more informa- tion, please contact Alan Rae, Ph.D MBA, or visit www.ceram- icscorridor.org and www.na- nomic.org.
The NanoMaterials Innovation Center, LLC welcomes John W.
Matteson as Technical Manager and Vera Dansoh, Process Engi- neer to its science and technical staff.
The NMIC appointed John W.
Matteson, as Technical Manager.
Matteson brings over 20 years’
engineering and materials pro- completed our study concerning
your request for a speed limit re- duction on Shaw Road between State Route 244 and State Route 21 in the Town of Alfred. After analyzing the conditions of the road and performing our own speed study, we agree with the concerns submitted by the Town and the residents of Shaw Road that the speed limit should be lowered to 35 MPH.”
The letter further instructed that how and where the speed limit signs should be installed.
Ormsby added, “I just want to thank the Town Board for getting the letter right out to the county and getting the speed limit low- ered. Thank you.”
In other action, the Alfred Town Board, with Supervisor Tom Mansfield presiding...
...TABLED action until next month on a building permit appli- cation for Robert Baker, who wants to open a small engine re- pair shop at his residence at 6426 Shaw Road, Alfred Station.
Board members expressed con- cern that Baker have a plan for safe disposal of motor oils, as his property is located in a water well head protection zone. Lang said he’d like to request of Baker a plan for disposal of motor oil and perhaps to install a concrete slab.
...DISCUSSED replacing lights in the highway building.
...HEARD that Town Supervi- sor Tom Mansfield plans to meet with AU President Charles Ed- mondson on the Saxon Inn PILOT (Payment In Lieu of Taxes).
This is Christmas tree art, created when I couldn't hold the camera steady enough to get a good nighttime shot. These lights are spec- tacular. Jerry Snyder stopped me one day and said that Dad (Frank) had seen this tree, just below Rob and Ellie Riber's place on Moland Road, and that it was lit up like Rockefeller Center. Another shot, a bit more steady and in black and white, is on Pg. 3.
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ANNA “ANN” RITA FAHY Model for Norman Rockwell
WAYLAND—Anna “Ann”
Rita Fahy, who played baskeball in one of the first women’s pro- fessional leagues and who at one time modeled for Norman Rock- well for a Saturday Evening Post cover, passed away early Satur- day morning, Dec. 15, 2012 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home, where she had spent the past couple of months.
Ann was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, to Douglas and Anna (Schaefer) Campbell. Douglas was a real estate developer and builder. Anna was a descendant of Obadiah Holmes, a pastor in Rhode Island, and Willam Bowne, a magistrate. They were two of the original 16 patent holders of Monmouth, N.J.
Ann grew up in Woodhaven, while spending her summers at the family home, Cedar Crest, in Southampton. She graduated from Seton Hill College in Pennsylvania and in 1943, she modeled for painter Norman Rockwell’s Jan. 1, 1944, Satur- day Evening Post cover.
Ann was a super basketball player. She played basketball in high school and college and after graduation, she played in one of the first women’s professional basketball leagues.
Ann and Jim Fahy were mar- ried June 30, 1945, at Sacred Heart Church in Southampton.
Together, they celebrated 65 years of marriage prior to Jim passing away in January 2011.
They lived on the Fahy family potato farm on Mecox Bay until 1954, when the family moved to Wayland. In 1944, her first job was teaching high school history in Southampton and upon their move to the Wayland area, she taught fourth grade at St. Mary’s School in Dansville.
She owned a ceramic shop, an ice cream store in Wayland and for many years, she was owner and operator of Apex Potato and Apex Acres Farm with her hus- band, Jim. After her children graduated and left home, Ann enjoyed traveling the world with her brother Wally.
Ann was a dedicated mother and participated in many school activities with her children. She made rugs, knitted sweaters and played bridge. She never missed a Buffalo Bills football game.
Each year, she made dozens of Christmas cookies and hid them away, only to be found and eaten by her children before Christmas morning.
Ann was predeceased by her husband, Jim Fahy; her grand-
son, Richie Fay; and her broth- ers Douglas and Wally Camp- bell.
She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Ann and Dan Curtin, Jim and Pam Fahy, Doug and Terri Fahy, Bob and Sue Fahy, and Mike Fahy;
nine grandchildren and their spouses, Dr. Dan and Michelle Curtin, Bob and Christina Curtin, Jessica Waldow, Jill Fahy, Jeff and Kristina Fahy, Joellen and Jim Schubmehl, Ryan and Melissa Fahy, Jason and Jaime Fahy, and Lindsey Fahy; nine great-grandchildren, Meghan, McKenzie, Kayla, Dawson, Jordan, Quinlan, Campbell, Liam and Eleanor;
along with nieces and nephews.
Ann’s family and friends called from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 at the St. George-Stan- ton Funeral Home, 109 W.
Naples St., Wayland. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 at St. Joseph’s Church in Wayland, followed by internment and committal prayers at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Ann Fahy’s memory may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572.
GORDON D. PLANK Long-time mechanic, scuba diver
ALMOND—Gordon D.
Plank, 76, of Almond, passed away Saturday (Dec. 8, 2012) at St James Mercy Hospital fol- lowing a long illness.
Born in Hornell June 8, 1936, the son of Leroy and Neola Towner Plank, he had resided in Canisteo during his early life, and later in Hornell and the Town of Almond. He had at- tended Canisteo Central School and retired in 2007 as a me- chanic for TTA in Hornell. He had also been employed as a me- chanic in several Hornell area businesses. Gordon was a mem- ber and past president of the Al- mond Rod & Gun Club, member and trustee of the former Frater- nal Order of Eagles #2640 of Hornell, a charter member of the Ten Towns Snowmobile Club, as well as the Wildlife Federa- tion. Gordon enjoyed the ocean and scuba driving, and was a former scuba diving instructor at the Hornell Middle school.
Gordon enjoyed hunting, gar- dening, fishing especially with his grandchildren, and spending time with his friends who en- joyed outdoor activities.
He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers, Theodore, Daniel, Richard and Thomas Plank as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia Plank Thurber and Robert Thurber, and his longtime loyal compan- ion “Buddy”.
He is survived by his wife, Gleeda Stewart Plank, to whom he was married in Canisteo on Oct. 9, 1959; two daughters, Kimberly Sanford of Hornell and Teresa (Steven) Reep of Florida; two sons, Tim (Bernadette) Kramer of Virginia and Timothy Plank of Hornell;
his brother, Howard (Peggy Lynn) Plank of Hornell; several nieces, nephews, and cousins and also a special niece, Melva
Dick’s family and friends may call Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. His funeral service along with military honors will be at 2 p.m. at the conclusion of calling hours at the funeral home. Internment and committal prayers will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Perkinsville at the convenience of his family.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, N.Y., 14572 or to the Canadice United Methodist Church, 4473 Cty.
Rd. 33, Honeoye, N.Y., 14471.
(John) Fairchild of Virginia;
eight grandchildren, Gregory Kramer and Jonathan Kramer, Carrie Sanford, Rachel Plank, MacKenzie Plank, Matthew Bailey, Christian Bailey, Alexan- der Reep; and one great grand- son Konnor Winn.
To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Gordon’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneral- homes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family was present to re- ceive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday (Dec. 15, 2012), at the Bender - Brown & Powers Fu- neral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell, where a memorial serv- ice was held following calling hours at 7 p.m., Pastor Edward Crandall officiating.
The family would like to ex- press their thanks to Dr. A.
Byron Collins, the nurses at St.
James Mercy Hospital, and es- pecially those who attended Gordon in the Mercy Suite, for the excellent and compassionate care he received.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Mercy Suite, St. James Mercy Hospital, 411 Canisteo Street, Hornell, NY 14843. Contribution envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
RICHARD J. “DICK”
AVERILL Married at St. Brendan’s H o n e o y e / P e r k i n s v i l l e — Richard J. “Dick” Averill, 84, of Perkinsville, passed away Sun- day morning (Dec. 9, 2012) at the Vincent House Comfort Care Facility in Wayland.
Dick was born March 5, 1928 in Hornell, the son of Clayton and Lottie (Wheeler) Averill. He grew up in Hornell and re- mained a resident there for the first 18 years of his life. Upon graduating from high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force. Subsequent to his honorable discharge and upon his return from the Air Force, Dick and Anna Flynn were married on May 6, 1950 at St. Brendan’s Church in Al- mond. Together they celebrated over 57 years of marriage prior to Anna passing away in Sep- tember of 2007.
Dick and Anna lived together in the Almond area for a number of years prior to moving to Perkinsville where they resided for over 30 years. In 1991 Dick and Anna moved to Honeoye Lake and he has remained there ever since. Dick’s employment career was mostly spent as an upholsterer for the Gunlocke Company at both the Almond factory and upon their close, the Wayland factory, retiring from there in 1990.
His hobbies were many as he enjoyed his favorite sport of bowling four nights a week. He traveled to many ABC bowling tournaments throughout the years. Fishing, hunting, horse- shoes and taking trips to the casino were also things he en- joyed. He was an avid New York Yankees fan and he liked to vol- unteer for the Senior Citizen groups in Farmington, Victor and Honeoye. Dick loved his
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had much fun with them all throughout the years. He has en- joyed the company of Charlotte Darling for the past few years as they were married Dec. 18, 2010 at the Canadice United Methodist Church. He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends.
Dick was pre-deceased by his parents, Clayton and Lottie Averill; his brothers, Clayton
“Roger” Averill and Keith Aver- ill; his sister, Arletta Fraser; and his sister-in-law, Jean Averill. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Averill of Honeoye; his children, Connie (Alex) Curry of Perkinsville, Linda VanZandt (Dennis Carnes) of Scottsville, Jeanne (Matthew) Roberts of Wayland, Joanne (Bill) Webster of Waterloo and Richard Jr.
(Cindy) Averill of Wayland;
step-children, Kathy (Tom) Ho- ertz of Honeoye, Barbara Hart- man of Rochester and Scott Seils of Atlanta, Ga; 12 grandchil- dren; many great-grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; his sis- ter, Shirley Petersen of Canandaigua; his sisters-in-law, Maxine Averill of Wayland and Frances (Dennis) Clarcq of Co- hocton; along with several nieces and nephews.
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I'm sorry you can't see this tree in full LED color, as these lights are spectacular. Jerry Snyder stopped me one day and said that Dad (Frank) had seen this tree, just below Rob and Ellie Riber's place on Moland Road, and that it was lit up like Rockefeller Center.
Rummaging through my old recipe box looking for a recipe I always make for Christmas, I came across this one. It could have been in there for forty years or more. I don’t know where I got it or even if I ever made it.
Are you ready for a challenge? Is it a cookie or some candy squares? Anyone dare to try it? The original had the first step done in a double boiler, but now I would use the microwave.
Apricot Coconut Squares
¼ lb. marshmallows 2 T water
2 T. light corn syrup 2 c. finely chopped dried apricots 2 c. flaked coconut 1 c. dry milk powder
2 T. butter ½ c. sifted confectioners sugar Combine marshmallows, corn syrup, butter, and water and mi- crowave until melted. In large bowl combine apricots, coconut, milk powder and confectioners sugar. Add melted marshmallow mixture.
Stir briskly. Spread in 8 inch square pan (greased). Cool. Cut into one inch squares. Makes 5 doz.
Anyone dare try this cookie/candy? Chiropractic firm enters 5th year
ALFRED--As Alfred Almond Chiropractic enters into its fifth year, we would like to thank the community for our phenomenal growth and success. We feel truly fortunate to live and work in such a wonderful place.
Because of your support we are pleased to announce the ad- dition of Dr. Megan Ross, DC, MSACN to our staff.
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Dr Ross graduated from New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Master of Science Degree in Applied Clin- ical Nutrition. Prior to this she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a concentration in Biology, from the State Univer- sity of New York at Oneonta.
She grew up in Conesus.
In her spare time, Dr. Ross en- joys many outdoor activities, in- cluding hiking, biking, hunting and fishing. She also enjoys spending time with her fiancé, family and friends. Dr. Ross will welcome you with a warm smile and a friendly greeting when you
come by to welcome her to the community.
When Dr. Ross joins us in Jan- uary 2013, we will be extending our hours on Friday and adding Saturday hours.
The new "Clinic Hours" will be as follows:
Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm All other hours remain the same.
All of us here at Alfred Al- mond Chiropractic wish to ex- tend our gratitude to all who have been so supportive these past five years and to wish you
"Happy Holidays and Good Health in the New Year."
ALFRED STATION--The Al- fred Area Food Pantry will be distributing Christmas dinner to 68 families from the area. This is many more dinners that have been given in the past.
Each family has a choice of a turkey or a ham and will be given other food to complete the meal. We hope to be able to give
ALFRED STATION--This Sabbath, Dec. 22 your friends and neighbors at the Alfred Sta- tion Seventh Day Baptist Church invite you to “Come Home for Christmas” celebrat- ing the 4th Sabbath in Advent, the Sabbath of “Peace.”
During the 11 a.m. Worship Hour come and join in the Wor- ship of our Heavenly Father as we consider the “reason for the season.” This Sabbath Pastor Ken’s sermon is “The Pondering Mother.” The sermon focuses on the Shepherds’ visit to where
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each family some homemade cookies for their dessert. Area churches and groups are supply- ing the cookies. If anyone would be willing to bake some for the baskets, you may leave them at the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church on Sunday morning, Dec. 23.
By the time you read this,
most of the shopping will be done so monetary donations to supplement the coffers would be greatly appreciated. Checks should be made out to the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church with Food Pantry in the memo line and sent to the Church at PO Box 7777, Alfred Station, 14803.
We thank all those who have given throughout the year to help make this time of sharing possible. The receiving families will appreciate your contribu- tions.
Jesus lay in a manger and Mary pondered this in her heart. The sermon will ask the question,
“What are you pondering”?
As we worship we sing the Carols: ‘O Come all Ye Faith- ful,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and ”Joy to the World.”
The Sanctuary Choir will share the Anthem: “Jesus Christ was Born” and the Instrumental En- semble will be playing with the Hymns.
You are also invited to come to church at 4 p.m. for the Com- munity Christmas program to be
followed by a dish to pass Christmas meal. (Please bring a dish to pass, your Christmas dishes and silverware.) Join this experience of love.
Come Home and give God glory. Your Friends and neigh- bors look forward to seeing you.
The Alfred Station church meet- inghouse is located at 587 State Route 244 in Alfred Station.
If you would like further in- formation about Salvation, The Sabbath, or Seventh Day Bap- tists call the church office at 607-587-9176.
All invited to ‘come home’ for Christmas Food Pantry to distribute dinner to 68 families
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cessing experience across several industries inclu- sive of manufacture of industrial furnaces & kilns, new plant development, energy conservation and thermal processing system development. He has held positions as Furnace Manager for MWI, Inc.
and has also served as Sr. Project Engineer at Corn- ing Incorporated and Manager of New Technology for Harper International. He holds an MS in Me- chanical Engineering, as well as a BS in Physics.
Ms. Vera Dansoh, Process Engineer is a graduate of Alfred University holding a BS in Materials Sci-
ence Engineering with a Minor in Physics where she also served as both teaching and lab assistant.
Her technical experience includes x-ray photogra- phy and characterization services, working with SEM and optical microscopy using deposition ma- chines, and CVD (thin film and glass). Ms. Dansoh comes to the NMIC from Tri-Keenan Tile, Hornell, NY.The NMIC is an open-access research laboratory providing client services in microwave and hi-tem- perature processing applications. For more infor- mation please visit www.nanomic.org
Three get incubator appointments
NANCY KIRBY JOHN MATTESON VERA DANSOH
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CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER
The shocking events of last Friday are a tragic example of what happens when individuals obsess about themselves, and stop thinking of how their behavior impacts their families, neighbors and society.
What possible justification could someone offer for taking taking the lives of 20 innocent children and six adults? This action reflects one person’s selfish and misguided preoccupation with himself and his problems, rather than a more healthy focus on the needs of friends and neighbors. How different things would be if we all followed the ex- ample of Jesus who gave up his place in heaven to come to earth. He suffered undeservedly on a cross that should have been reserved for me, and possibly you. Doesn’t his love demonstrate the true meaning and lesson of Christmas?
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Kevin Hammond led the Pledge of Allegiance at opening of the December 10th session of the County Legislature. He served our nation (and us) for more than 20 years be- fore retiring and coming back to Allegany County. During this holiday season we should remember our veterans and those currently serving in the military who are sacrificing so much to protect our nation. Please remember those who cannot be with their loved ones over the holi- days.
This Legislative Session seemed to have a consistent theme of
“caring for one another.” Here are some examples:
• STOP-DWI Program Coordinator Linda Edwards gave a brief presentation about December being “Drunk and Drugged Driving Pre- vention Month. She reminded everyone present to drink wisely, drive safely and make sure others do the same.
• Allegany County United Way Executive Director Barbara Bates gave a presentation about the annual fund drive for United Way and urged everyone to help United Way make and exceed its annual fund- ing goal.
• The Allegany Senior Foundation and United Way presented a check for $10,800 that helps fund the “Lifeline” program that provides emergency alert devices to County Senior Citizens.
Chairman Crandall presented a plaque to former Public Works Superintendent David Roeske who recently retired after 37 years of service to Allegany County. Over his career David served us in a va- riety of different positions. Under his leadership the Department of Public Works increased its efficiency and productivity. We wish David and his family the best in his retirement.
The Board held a public hearing and then adopted a local law es- tablishing additional parking areas and handicapped parking spaces around the Courthouse area. The local law also increased fines for vi- olations of the amended local law. Ironically no one appeared or spoke at the public hearing. We now have more parking spaces available around the County campus than we did before the recent Courthouse renovation project. The new law seeks to provide spaces for the hand- icapped and general public, not just county employees and officials.
Other resolutions called upon the Governor and State Legislature to fund their mandated increase in salary for the District Attorney, es- tablished new salary amounts for various county officers and employ- ees, and amended the salary grade schedule for non-union employees.
The Board also approved the final assessment rolls and levied the town taxes for 2013. We approved an apportionment of mortgage tax money to the towns and villages of the County and approved the transfer of funds with various appropriation accounts. Finally, we approved an amendment to the contract with KVR Services LLC for the Office For the Aging (OFA) nutrition and Meals on Wheels program. Providing nutritious meals to our senior citizens is possibly the most important single program of OFA, since it helps keep our senior citizens healthy and enables them to continue to live at home.
This is my last article before Christmas. Nancy Jo and I are look- ing forward to spending time with most (but not all) of our children.
May you have a joyous and happy holiday. Share hugs, kisses and love whenever possible (and appropriate). MERRY CHRISTMAS.
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Happaya Birthdaya
The Calendar Maya Notta Gotcha,Or, The Candles Maya
She’s having one last birthday bash Before the whole world burns to ash And everybody all is dead –
According to what the Mayans said.
But even if that prediction’s fake, She best be careful with that cake…
—Don’t Burnymous
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The Alfred Sun welcomes let- ters to the editor. For best re- sults, please keep your letter
“brief and amazing.”
Letters can be e-mailed to:
[email protected] or mailed to: PO Box 811, Alfred, NY 14802.
I had the privilege recently to speak with mem- bers and guests of the Baker’s Bridge Historical Association about the history of the Alfred Sun, in general, and, my involvement with the newspaper, in particular.
As part of my presentation, I shared a list, albeit incomplete, of those in the community who make this community newspaper what it is today. With- out their contributions, the Sunjust wouldn’t be the same. Only in Alfred, do we have writers (in no particular order) like:
BETSY BROOKS….whose way with words matches her way with the birds.
ELLEN SHULTZ….the Julia Child of the Al- fred-Almond Community.
DOUG LOROW…a genuine sports nut, with the emphasis on nut, as he did grow up in Almond.
JOHN BUCKWALTER…who has weathered nicely over the years. Weather in the Alfred Sun is all fact, not mere conjecture.
MATT MUELLER…she is a reigning Scrabble Queen. She’s never at a loss for words.
ALAN LITTELL…his nose for the news matches his brother’s novel ideas.
SHERRY VOLK...who snaps some pretty snazzy photos in some pretty cool places.
BEN HOWARD…who else would put the spot- light on the ALFRED SUN in a National Public Radio interview?
LINDA STAIGER…sermon summaries serve as an inspiration to our readers.
BRAD BOWDEN…whose Alfred Lions stories told about how the Alfred Sun is read on Outreach Radio. Do you suppose that story was read on Out- reach Radio?
COMMUNITY…has the Alfred Sun circled the earth yet? Should we compile a list, over the past 20 years or so of ALL THE PLACES where the SUN was being read? And when does the editor get to tag along?
GEORGE HARRIS…the irreplaceable Alfred- Almond Sports Reporter.
ANONYMOUSE...if he can’t find a word that rhymes, he just makes one up!
LEO NEALON…a picture Is worth 1000 words. Leo is the best!
FAMILY OBITUARIES…The obituary for Clarence Klingensmith, written by the family, was read in its entirety at a well-attended NYPA Spring Convention Writers’ Workshop. I was told the ses- sion instructor then said, “This is how we should be writing.”
DAVID PULLEN…who intersperses reports of Allegany County Board of Legislators meetings with thought-provoking political and fiscal com- mentary.
GRAHAM MARKS…who has alerted our read- ers to issues related to hydraulic fracturing.
These ALFRED SUN contributors who make the SUN truly a community newspaper “of, for and by the community.”
MERRY CHRISTMAS, everyone!
EARLY DEADLINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS:
12 noon Saturday, Dec. 22 for Dec. 27 issue.
12 noon Saturday, Dec. 29 for Jan. 3 issue.
E-mail news, ads, classifieds to:
[email protected]
Dear Community:
You have done it AGAIN in 2012. The Alfred Community has given itself a big holiday gift.
As of December 17 we have re- ceived donations and pledges to- taling over $38,273 or about 102% of the goal.
It is still not too late to be part of this successful campaign. All funds that we receive beyond our goal are distributed to our chari- ties. We use less than 1% of our donations to pay for postage and printing. All clerical work is done by volunteers.
The Community Chest Board would like to take this opportu- nity to thank the members of the community and those who work in Alfred for their loyal support.
This year over 200 businesses and individuals have made con- tributions to the campaign. We wish it was possible to thank each person who contributed to
Community Chest goal of $37,210 surpassed
Drive exceeds goal by over $1000
the campaign in writing. If you did request a receipt for your do- nation and do not receive it by January 15, 2013, please drop Wes Bentz a note at Box 603, Al- fred.
We would like to thank the fol- lowing area businesses for their support: Alfred Pharmacy, Al- fred-Almond Chiropractic, Al- fred Collision, Alfred Auto Center, Alfred Knitting Studio, The Alfred Sun, Alfred Station Fire Co., Almond Veterinary Hospital, Mary Ashraf Financial Services, Bakers Bridge An- tiques, Burdick Building Serv- ices, Cafe Za, Canacadea Country Store, the J. R. Morris Foundation, Comes Green- houses, Country Cabins B & B, Community Bank, Dr. John del- Campo, Depot Press, Richardson and Stout Insurance, ASK Chem- icals Hi-Tech Ceramics, J & R Rentals, Fraser Rental, Honey
Pot Chocolates, Stearns Poultry, The Lang Agency, The Ryan Agency, Select Logging, Saxon Glass Technologies, Steuben Trust, Tinkertown Inc., Travel Design Associates and Vander View Golf.
As you patronize these area businesses during the coming year, please thank them for car- ing about our community.
We hope that you will agree that our 18 campaign organiza- tions provide services that are es- sential to our community and help to make the Alfred area the special place in which we enjoy working and living.
Donations to support them are still being accepted. If, for some reason, you did not receive a pledge card, your donation may be left at the Alfred Pharmacy in Alfred, the Canacadea Country Store in Alfred Station, or may be mailed to Alfred-Alfred Sta- tion Community Chest, Box 603, Alfred, NY, 14802. Thanks again for your support.
Sincerely, Your Community Chest Board Peter Finlay, Laurel Buckwal- ter, Anthony Graziano, Linell Soule, Andy Call, Wes Bentz, William Carlson, Tricia Napolitano, Andy Eklund
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From left, Dr. Heinrich Hermann, chair of the Department of Architecture and Design; student Jacob Wasneechak; Alfred state alum Bob Pahl; student Ben Palagonia; and Jeffrey John-
ston, assistant professor, Architecture and Design and coordina- tor of the study abroad program in Sorrento, Italy.
Alfred State student Elizabeth Kirchhoff.
ALFRED–Three Alfred State students have been awarded cash prizes for architectural sketches they produced while participating in Alfred State’s study abroad program in Sor- rento, Italy earlier this year.
Senior Jacob Wasneechak of Youngstown was awarded the first place prize of $700; senior Benjamin Palagonia of Brad- ford, PA, was awarded $300 for second place; and senior Eliza- beth Kirchhoff of Webster was awarded $100 for third place.
Student work was judged by Alfred State’s Department of Ar- chitecture and Design and prizes were donated by Alfred State alum Bob Pahl and Alfred State professor Joy Carlson, Architec- ture and Design.
Pahl, who provided the first and second place prizes, visited the students while they were in Italy. He is a 1981 graduate of Alfred State where he earned an AAS degree in architecture be- fore moving on to earn a BArch degree at the Boston Architec- tural Center. Pahl lives in Hull, Massachusetts, and works for the Science & Academic Group of NBBJ Architects in Boston.
Alfred State’s study abroad program takes place at Sorrento, Italy’s Sant’Anna Institute
where programs were recently ranked No. 1 in a USA Today ar- ticle identifying the top 10 study abroad programs offered today.
Architecture students win awards at Alfred State
ALFRED–The Alfred State website was recently awarded a gold medal for creative design in the MarCom Awards 2012 com- petition and a silver medal for creative design by the Interna- tional Academy of the Visual
Arts (Davey Awards).
In each instance, the site was judged against thousands of websites created by creative agencies, small firms, schools and companies from around the world. Additionally, Alfred
ALFRED--On Saturday Dec.
1 Breakfast with Santa was held at the Alfred Fire Hall. Every- one, particularly the younger kids, had a great time.
The help of many individuals and local businesses made this event possible. We wish to thank them publically for their sup- port.
Food and beverages were pro- vided by The Collegiate, The Terra Cotta Coffee House and Stearns Poultry.
Items for the Chinese Action were donated by The Alfred Knitting Studio, ACES Campus Store, Alfred Sports Center, Al- fred University Book Store, The Bicycle Man, Community Bank, Creative Hair Designs, Kim- berly’s Hair Salon, Deerskin Products, the District Four Fire- man’s Convention, Fox’s Pizza Den, Little Sicily Pizza and
State’s Transitions newsletter won a gold medal for design by MarCom Awards, and marketing and promotional materials earned three honorable men- tions.
Student awarded scholarship for Study Abroad in Italy Alfred State student Bernardo Deschamps of Brooklyn, has been awarded the Benjamin A.
Gilman International Scholar- ship. Presented annually, the purpose of this scholarship is to add diversity to study abroad programs. The scholarship is of- fered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Deschamps is a junior study- ing architectural technology at Alfred State. He was selected for the scholarship out of more than 2,600 applications and will re- ceive $4,500 from the organiza- tion to participate in Alfred State’s study abroad program in Sorrento, Italy in January.
Alfred State freshman awarded $6,000 scholarship
Alfred State student Kodie Tompkins is one of three area students who have been awarded a total of $6,000 in scholarship funds from the Rochester chap- ter of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) and the Ar- chitectural Foundation of Greater Rochester.
Alfred State website wins gold medal
Restaurant, Tinkertown Hard- ware, Uncle Alfred’s Sub Shop, Vanderview Golf, Way to Grow Greenhouse, Alfred Montessori School and West Side Wine and Spirits.
Cash donations were made by the Alfred Pharmacy, Alfred Po- lice Benevolent Assoc., Alfred Travel Center, Brown Property Development, Canacadea Coun- try Store, Dr. John delCampo, Economy Inn, Family Medical Health of Alfred, Hair Care, Lang Agency, Performance Au- tomotive, Southern Tier Con- crete Products, Steuben Trust, The Kampus Kave, West Side Wine and Spirits, Kathy Snyder and Kelly Snyder. We hope you will thank them for supporting our community when you pa- tronize their businesses.
--Wes Bentz for the Alfred Ambulance Corp.
News and Notes from Alfred State College
THE CALL SHEET
Village Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Service
Breakfast with Santa a Big Success
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Music
BANDS/DJs/RECITALS AU Chorus, Chamber Singers and Orchestrawill perform Vi- valdi’s “Gloria” at 8 p.m. Satur- day, Dec. 1 in Miller Theater.
Aural Satisfaction, an a cap- pella group of AU alumni, 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 16 at Holmes Audito- rium, Harder Hall.
Festifall with the AU Chorus and Jazz Ensemble 7 p.m. Fri- day, Nov. 2 at Susan Howell Hall, AU campus. AU Chorus will cele- brate the 50th anniversary of the British Rock Invasion with greats from the 60’s by the Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Kinks, and the AU Jazz Ensemble will present a wide variety of jazz styles. Free admisison.
Living Saints , a pop punk band from Fredonia, 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Terra Cotta Coffee- house, Main St., Alfred.
Alfred University Performing Arts Divisionpresents Student Recital, 3 pm Sunday, Nov. 18 at Susan Howell Hall, AU campus.
Free admission. Students study- ing voice and strings will perform for your listening pleasure.
Alfred University Symphonic Bandin concert, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 in Miller Theater, MPAC.
Alfred Village Bandoffers sum- mer concerts of popular music and marches at the Alfred Village Bandstand. The 2012 Schedule has concluded. For more infor- mation, please e-mail Nancy Luger at: [email protected] or call her at 607-587-9449.
Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Cafe 22 West Main St., Angelica.
Open every day for lunch; dinner and live acoustic music on week- ends; now serving breakfast – call for details. Acoustic Open
Mic Night 1st Thursday of month 7-10 pm. Café opens early for dinner, espresso, wine & beer, Scrabble & chess. Music Sched- ule: Friday, Nov. 2--Bill Ring; Sat- urday, Nov. 3--Casey Dinkin;
Friday, Nov. 9--Conor Mulroy;
Saturday, Nov. 10--Rob Falgiano;
Friday, Nov. 16--Pat Kane; Satur- day, Nov. 17--Nan Hoffman and Joe Tumino; Friday, Nov. 23-- Skylark (Linda and Bernard Kunz); Saturday, Nov. 24--Alex Leyva. Music begins at 7:30 p.m.
Café open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for meals, espresso, beer, wine, desserts. Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café, 22 W. Main St., Angelica. Call 585-466-3399 or visit black-eyed-susan.com Hornell Area Wind Ensemble Rehearsals Tuesday evenings at Hornell Intermediate School.
New members are always wel- comed. For further information, call Nancy Luger at 587-9449 or call 545-8603.
Maple City Bowl, 7580 Seneca Road, Hornell. DJ/Karaoke every Friday Night 9 pm-1 a.m.; Satur- day night bands from 9 pm-1 a.m. For updates, check www.maplecitybowl.net Or call 607-324-1011.
Wellsville Creative Arts Center offers live music most Saturday evenings with performances be- ginning at 8 p.m., doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3-- Andrew & Noah Band; Saturday, Nov. 10--Grand Slambovians;
Friday, Nov. 16--Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group;
Saturday, Nov. 24--Tom Stahl;
Saturday, Dec. 1--Rockwood Ferry; Saturday, Dec. 8--Bill Kirchen's Honky-Tonk Christmas;
Saturday, Dec. 15--Carolyn Kelly Blues Band; Saturday, Jan. 12-- Stone Row; Friday, Jan. 18--MiZ;
Saturday, Feb. 9--Joe Crookston;
Saturday, Feb. 16--Yarn; Friday, March 8--The Steel Wheels; Sat- urday, May 11--Lustre Kings. For tickets, visit: 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.
Weekly rehearsals 7 pm Tues- days at Congregational Church, 289 N. Main St., Wellsville. New members welcome. For further information, call 716-593-3173.
Maple City (Barbershopers) ChorusMeetings 7:30 p.m. Mon- days at St. Ann’s School, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell. New members wel- come. Call 276-6835 for info.
Sanctuary Choir. Rehearsals Thursdays at 7 pm, The Seventh Day Baptist Church-Alfred Sta- tion. New members welcome. In- strumentalists practice 9 a.m.
fourth Saturdays. Call 587-9545.
COFFEEHOUSES
Coffeehouse live entertainment periodically at Terra Cotta Cof- feehouse, 34 N. Main St., Alfred.
Saturday, Open Mic Night Wednesdays when colleges are in session.
Wellsville Creative Arts Center offers Coffee Houses nightly Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 p.m. with Movies on Mondays, Acoustic Campfire on Tuesdays, Open Mic Night every Wednes- day 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more info, visit: www.WellsvilleCreativeArts- Center.com or call 585-593-3000.
CONCERTS/RECITALS Davis Memorial Carillon Recitals, AU campus. Saturdays at 4 p.m. except August. Laurel Buckwalter, AU Carilonneur.
Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Seriesat Davis Memorial Carillon, AU campus. Free con- certs on the lawn 7-8 p.m. Tues- day evenings in July.
Theater
& Dance
COMEDY
Comedian Hypnotist Joshua Seth 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 in
Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall, AU campus.
Comedian Aaron Kominos- Smith9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 in Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, AU campus.
Comedian Chris Doucette, 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 in Knight Club, Powell Campu Center.
Friday Night Live.AU student comedy troupe. Call 871-2175 for further info.
Pirate Theater.AU student com- edy troupe. Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. Call 871-2175 for further info.
DANCE
Alfred Dance Academy,N. Main St., Alfred. Katherine Lang, artis- tic director. For further informa- tion, phone 607-661-0952.
Alfred Swing Dance Network holds dances periodically in the 1890 Firemen’s Hall Theater lo- cated in Alfred Village Hall. For more information, contact Gra- ham Marks/Megan Staffel at [email protected] or call 607-478-8178.
Alleluia School of Danceoffers classes in Houghton and Wellsville. Classical ballet and liturgical dance. All ages and abil- ity levels. For more information or to register for classes, contact Di- rector Rebecca Moore at 585- 567-2079.
Let’s Dance Club offers occa- sional dances. Five dances are scheduled Sundays from 2-5 pm at Arkport American Legion:
Nov. 25, Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 24. For more information, contact presidents George and Carole Onoda at (607) 276-5475, vice-presidents John and Dee Cwynar at (607) 324-0373, sec- retaries Duffy and Barb Elsen- heimer at (607) 295-7194, treasurers Charlie and Kathy Bill at (607) 295-7130, or band coor- dinators Doug and Melody Car- rier at (607) 324-5821.
DRAMA GROUPS
Wee Playhousemeets monthly.
Call Vice-President Martha Lash at 587-8675 for more info.
Alfred Community Theatre
(ACT). Organized to revive sum- mer theater in Alfred and to help in the restoration of the 1890 Firemen’s Hall Theater. For more info, call Dave Snyder at 587- 8110.
PERFORMANCES
Alfred University Performing Arts Division presents ‘Anton in Show’ 8 p.m. Wed.-Thurs.-Fri.- Sat., Nov. 14-15-16-17 at CD Smith III Theatre, Miller Perform- ing Arts Ctr, AU campus. This bit- ing comedy looks at life on both sides of the footlights as three women with dreams deferred and obsessions obstructed pursue performing Chekhov’s ’The Three Sisters.’ Directed by Becky Prophet. Tickets required. Reser- vations may be made by visiting the online box office, emailing [email protected], or calling 607-871-2828.
Alfred Dramatists’ Holiday Ex- travaganza 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall, AU campus. A night of scenes and songs to get you in the spirit. Free admission but donations always appreciated.
Alfred Community Theater. For information, call Dave Snyder, President, at 607-587-8110 and leave a message. Next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Alfred Station S.D.B.
Church Christian Education Building, Main Street, Alfred Sta- tion. All are
welcome.
Art/ Galleries
INSTRUCTION/GROUPS Allegany Artisans. The Allegany Artisans, local artists and crafts- people working together to host an annual studio tour in October, invite artists to apply. Work is ju- ried. Studio must be in Allegany County. 585-593-6345 or www.alleganyartisans.com.
Allegany Arts Association Summer Arts Festival. Free to youth in Allegany County. To reg- ister for any of the following, call 585-808-0385.
Angelica Ink LetterpressLo- cated at 20 Allegany Avenue, An- gelica, NY. 585.466.7040 Angelica Sweet Shop 44 W.
Main in Angelica’s Park Circle National Historic District. Open daily 8 am–5 pm For more info:
585-466-7070 or www.angelicas- weetshop.com.
Artist Knot. 36 Main Street, An- dover. Current Exhibit: “Susie Mouroukas: Dreaming in Coulour” now–Nov. 2. Admission is always free. Gallery Hours:
Tues., Wed. & Fri. 11 am -4 pm, Thurs. 11-5 & Sat. 11-3 or any- time by appointment. Closed Sun.,Mon. and Holidays. (607) 478-5100.
Wellsville Art Association meets 7 pm on the last Friday of each month at Wellsville Com- munity Center. For information on meetings or classes, call 585- 593-3579.
Steuben Trust Gallery, Steuben Square, Hornell. On-going ex- hibits of Artist of the Month. M-F 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Hornell Area Arts Council.
Southern Tier Fiberarts Guild, founded in 1983, meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main St., Wellsville, on the first Satur- day of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except months of July and Sept. The group welcomes spin- ners (and wannabes), quilters, knitters, crocheters, embroider- ers, weavers, dyers, basket mak- ers, hookers (rug hookers, that is) and everyone with a creative mind and an interest in fibers.
For more information, call Debbie MacCrea at 607-587-9270, Carol Wood at 607-587-9519 or T.C.
Gary at 585-593-4799.
MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Americana Manse. Tours at the Americana Manse, Whitney- Halsey Mansion, Inc. in Belmont.
Call 585-268-5130. Special Group Tour rates. $4.00 adults.
Fountain Arts Center, 42 Schuyler Street, Belmont. Exhibit hours are Mon., Tues., Fri. from 10 a.m.-12 noon and 2-4 p.m. or by appointment. For info or group arrangements, call 585-268-5951 or visit our website at: www.the- fountainartscenter.org
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Friday, December 21, 2012
“The Music of Christmas!” with Pat Kane
This popular Irish fiddler and balladeer will perform an evening of seasonal Irish and American music on fiddle, guitar, bodhran, pennywhistle and voice. Bring your toe-tapping, foot-stomping shoes.
No cover charge, but guests are expected to contribute to the mu- sician’s tip jar.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
“The Music of Christmas!” with Jim Schwartz
Jim has played most Saturday evenings at the café since we opened in 2009. His music is recognizable, lovely, and often whimsical. He’ll play lots of traditional Christmas and sing- along tunes to awaken the holiday spirit in all of us. 7:30 pm +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Friday, December 28, 2012
The Corrigans /Americana / Blues / Roots
Nathan, Matthew and Tim of Short Tract, NY have a very ap- pealing, open sound: focused, yet easy-going. Guitar, mandolin, harmonica and vocals. 7:30 pm
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
George Collichio / Smooth Jazz Guitar
George uses his influences of Latin and traditional jazz, classical, finger-pick style, blues and rock to weave a timeless sonic tap- estry. Learn more at www.georgecollochio.com 7:30 pm Gui- tarist Jim Schwartz opens at 6:00 p.m.No cover, but guests are expected to contribute to the musician’s tip jar.
Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café, 22 W. Main St., Angelica, Phone 585-466-3399, www.black-eyed-susan.com
Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café will be closed January 1 through January 22, 2013 as the staff takes its annual vacation.
Happy New Year!
When I was young, I never wondered why Christmas was cel- ebrated on the 25th of December. Later I was told it was the birthday of Jesus. Quite a while later after a study of astronomy, anthropology and church history, I realized that was not so. Not until hundreds of years after the event, as the church moved North into the world of the Celts and Germanic tribes, did the church decide on the date: the 25th of December. Why?
Societies all around the world, once they became farm-based, turned to the sky, especially the sun, for their gods and calendars.
The celebration of the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, the turning point in the sun’s annual journey, was a most important time filled with ritual, ceremony and festivities. This was especially so among Northern peoples i nthe midst of the long, col, dark time of the year.
All successful institutions know you need to absorb and trans- form the ideas and symbols of those you are converting. In no way could the Church rid the people of their wonderful “holiday.”
Let’s look at what happens to the sun around the solstice, usu- ally on Dec. 21:
Date: Sunrise Sunset Hrs. Daylight
Dec. 1 6:54 a.m. 4:13 p.m. 9 hr. 19 min.
Dec. 14 7:06 a.m. 4:12 p.m. 9 hr. 6 min.
Dec. 20 7:09 a.m. 4:14 p.m. 9 hr. 5 min.
Dec. 21 7:10 a.m. 4:14 p.m. 9 hr. 4 min.
Dec. 25* 7:12 a.m. 4:17 p.m. 9 hr. 5 min.
Jan. 14 7:11 a.m. 4:36 p.m. 9 hr. 25 min.
These observations were taken in Connecticut. They explain why the church chose the 25th and no the 21st to celebrate the
“birth” of Jesus.
Yes, the shortest day is on the 21st but the shrinking and then adding of day light is not symmetrical around the solstice. Sunrise is later each morning until the 25th and on the 25th, sunset is a bit later. On the 25th, the days begin to lengthen. For several days the sun seemed to stand still, a concern for all our ancestors - what if the God did not “turn” and move South again, bring light, warmth, spring, life! Reason enough for ceremonies and rituals.
And so to Jesus. In the gospel of John (a Greek interpretation), the Son of God - the Word - The Light came into the world. It was not a stretch for the church to connect the two ideas.
And so the probable date at lambing time near the solstice in March was moved to coincide with the great pagan festival of the Winter Solstice, not on the 21st but on the first day the light regurns to the world-the 25th.
This is a wonderful time of year for all of us--pagans and reli- gious alike. It is a time to ponder the great mysteries of both nature and human understanding.
Music of Christmas offered at Black-Eyed Susan Cafe
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