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By KATHY BENZAQUIN Alfred Lions Club President ALFRED–The May meeting of the Alfred Lions was dedi- cated to recognizing outstanding achievements of members Beth Plaisted, Peggy Calhoun and Cathy Johnson and, from the community, John A. Ninos.
Past President Brad Bowden presented a plaque and citation to Lion Cathy Johnson naming her the 2014 Lion of the Year. Cathy, from day one as a member, was willing to serve in any capacity asked of her.
During her first year she showed leadership and initiative as chair of the Medical Equip- ment program committee. She
Lions name John Ninos ‘Citizen of the Year’
AWARD WINNERS-Alfred Lions Club presented awards at its May meeting. From left are 2014 Lions President Brad Bowden, Beth Plaisted and Peggy Calhoun (2015 Lion of the Year Award recipients), John Ninos (2015 Citizen of the Year), 2015 Lions President Kathy Benzaquin, and Cathy Johnson (2014 Lion of the Year Award recipient). (Photo provided)
also assumed leadership of the Alfred-Almond Scholarship pro- gram, made arrangements for the annual Holiday Festival party and was always one of the first to volunteer for other activities such as serving at the chicken BBQ.She went above and beyond the expectations of a first year Lion and she continues to pro- vide leadership as Chair of the Outreach Committee.
Lion President Kathy Benza- quin presented the 2015 Lion of the Year award to two members, Lions Beth Plaisted and Peggy Calhoun. They are a true team as employees of Community Bank and members of the Alfred club.
While neither live in Alfred, they are so dedicated to this com- munity that they are actively en- gaged in attending meetings and fully participating in the activi- ties that the club sponsors. Beth and Peggy have been much of the reason for the success of the club’s Holiday Basket fundrais- ing event. They collected dona- tions, put together and displayed the baskets at the bank and en- couraged community members to buy tickets. They publicized all the Lions events in the bank and always had a big role in making club fundraisers a suc- cess. In addition, Beth has served as a Director on the Lions Board for several years.
ALBANY–Last week Wallace C. Hig- gins, a decorated World War-II veteran and longtime resident of Allegany County, was inducted into the New York State Senate's Veterans' Hall of Fame.
As part of the state Senate's annual Vet- erans' Hall of Fame Ceremony, Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-Olean) nomi- nated Mr. Higgins, known to many as
“Wally,” to be recognized for his service to the nation.
“Wally Higgins' patriotic service and sacrifice for our country, and truly his en- tire life's story is remarkable example of the selflessness demonstrated by so many in his generation. They gave so much at a time when battles raged all around the globe and our nation needed heroes. As an original Tuskegee Airman who served in the Pacific theater, Wally's aviation
knowledge and skills were vital to the movement of troops and materials,” said Senator Young.
“Aside from his service, Wally is a lov- ing father and dedicated family man, who deserves our deepest respect and praise. It was an honor to be able to recognize him and have his story memorialized in the state’s history,” Senator Young said.
Born on November 11, 1925 on a small farm in Kendall, New York, Wally is the son of Alice and Daniel Higgins.
As soon as he turned 18 years old, Wally enlisted in the US Army Air Corps.
Having already been attending Civil Air Patrol classes in Rochester during his sen- ior year of high school, he already had in- terest in pursuing aviation.
After initially reporting to Fort Dix, New Jersey, Mr. Higgins was sent to
Biloxi, Mississippi for basic training and aptitude testing. As a result of his skin color and proficiencies, Wally was se- lected to be part of the Tuskegee Airmen experiment in Alabama, where he trained in Pre-Flight and Primary Flight training, including solo runs in the P-17 Stearman.
Following eleven months at Tuskegee, a downturn in the war in Europe resulted in less pilot training and Wally was trans- ferred to the 1909th Engineers Aviation Battalion. A Sergeant in charge of an all- black, 30-man platoon, Mr. Higgins served in Saipan and Okinawa building roads, airfields and ammunition storage buildings.
On March 17, 1947 Wally was Honor- ably Discharged as a Staff Sergeant with Squadron F, 3505th Army Air Force. For his service, Mr. Higgins earned the WW-
II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Cam- paign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and New York State Medal for Merit. He was also recently presented with a Congressional Gold Medal due to his Civil Air Patrol in- volvement during the war.
Upon returning from the war, Wally was accepted to the College of Ceramics at Alfred University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramic design in 1952. While a student there, he met and married Norma Miller almost 64 years ago and never left Alfred. They raised four children, still reside in Alle- gany County, and are blessed with nine grandchildren and six great-grandchil- dren.
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Wally inducted into Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame
COMMUNITY
The final award, the 2015 Cit- izen of the Year, was presented to John A. Ninos in recognition of the many contributions he has made to the Alfred community and the Lions Club.
When looking for an individ- ual who upholds the basic tenets of the Lions Club International organization, there is no better example of one who lives by the motto, “We Serve.” John has in- vested in this community and has spent years as a business owner, organizer, student advocate and remains engaged in making Al- fred one of the best places on earth!
Many remember the fire that nearly destroyed John’s The Col- legiate Restaurant. He rebuilt the famed restaurant at the old Sub shop location making it bigger and better. For many college alumni, the Jet is a much loved institution and John knew that it was important to the vibe of Al- fred to restore it. He has made it such a beautiful centerpiece of the Village with its never-ending flower boxes and seasonal deco- rations. In addition, John opened the Terra Cotta. The Lions have used this great venue for its din- ner meetings for years.
Through the years, John has acquired nearly two dozen run- down houses in Alfred that he re- stored, remodeled, painted and dressed up the exteriors which certainly has enhanced the neigh- borhoods where they are located.
Aware of the need for positive town/gown relationships, John has continued to carefully select his tenants to coexist with the
neighbors. Because of his com- mitment to the students of both colleges, John has become a true advocate for these students. Over the years he has been an advisor to a number of student organiza- tions.
Last year he received from AU and ASC the 2014 Spirit of Serv- ice Award for “demonstrating a strong commitment to serving others in the Alfred Commu- nity.” He has also received The Alfred Community Coalition Award, given to those who have made a difference in the lives of the students of AU and ASC.
A 1973 graduate of Alfred-Al- mond Central School, he was in- ducted into the “Hall of Fame”
for his achievements as a coach of the wrestling team. John coached Kenny Porter who be- came the only state wrestling champion that AACS ever had and was later inducted into the NYS Hall of Fame.
Another example of John’s true commitment to this Alfred community is the thousands of jobs he has created for local con- tractors, assorted businesses and students. He can be seen self- lessly helping out neighbors, plowing driveways, addressing needs and generously giving time and financial support to the community.
The Alfred Lions were pleased to recognize and honor these out- standing individuals who epito- mize the Lion motto, “We Serve.” They do so in every as- pect of their lives and for that, the members of the Alfred Lions Club, say, “Thank you.”
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Ruby Chase, 91, a World War II bride from England Marilyn Ahearn, Steuben Trust bank teller 25 years
Gathering in honor of James Jones
‘Rick’ Walker, insurance agent
JESSIE A. BALDWIN Her family was her world WELLSVILLE–Jessie A.
Baldwin, 85, of Wellsville, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Jones Memorial Hospital surrounded by her fam- ily.
Jessie was born in Andover on June 11, 1 9 2 9 ,
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S h e had at- tended school in Greenwood, and on Feb. 14, 1947 was mar- ried to Robert "Bob"Baldwin, the love of her life, who prede-
ceased her in 2004.
Throughout her life, she had worked at the glove factory in Andover, Tile factory in Olean, Button factory in Wellsville, Pe- tersons Drug Store in Wellsville and was the secretary for Bald- win's Lumber Company, which she and her husband operated.
She and Bob enjoyed travel- ing and camping with their fam- ily and friends. Also, she enjoyed time spent with her fam- ily and extended families.
Jessie's whole world was her family.
Surviving are a daughter, Debra (Mike) Wonderling of Wellsville; sons, Robert (Linda) Baldwin of Wellsville, Ronald (Bonnie) Baldwin of Wellsville, Roger Baldwin of Wellsville; 14 grandchildren; 35 great-grand- children and 5 great-great- grandchildren; a sister, Barbara
Updyke; several nieces and nephews; also a special friend, Wanda; and very special sisters- in-law.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband; infant baby girl; sisters, Elizabeth Foster, Leola Hoyt, Beatrice Geffers, Beverly Batrouny; brothers, Arthur and Fred Teribury; and granddaughter, Shannon Bald- win.Friends called at the Mulhol- land-Crowell Funeral Home in Wellsville from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21 at the funeral home with Rev. Ralph Eastlack officiating.
Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville.
Memorials may be made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or to a charity of the donor's choice.
RUBY M. CHASE Born in England WHITESVILLE–Ruby M.
Chase, 91, formerly of Maple Street, Whitesville, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.
B o r n in Wood- b r i d g e , England, May 19, 1924, to A r t h u r
a n d
E t h e l R e d i t Rooke, Ruby married Harry W.
Hutchison an American Service- man serving in WWII in Eng- land on Nov. 5, 1944. When the war ended, she travelled to America on the USS Erickson which transported war brides and children to be reunited with their husbands. They settled in the Salamanca and Portville areas and raised three children.
MARILYN J. AHEARN Long-time bank teller HORNELL–Marilyn J.
Ahearn, 77, of 614 Pine Knoll Park, Arkport, died unexpect- edly early Wednesday morning, May 20, 2015 at St. James M e r c y Hospital, where she was taken by ambu- lance after b e i n g stricken at home.
B o r n in Hornell on May 5, 1938, she was the daughter of John and Delilia (Edwards) Muchler.
Marilyn grew up in Hornell and was a 1957 graduate of Hor- nell High School. Throughout the years, Marilyn lived in Hor- nell, Campbell (for about four years) and has resided in Arkport
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While in high school, Marilyn worked at the former June's Ice Cream Store. Following her high school graduation, she was em- ployed for several years as a cashier at the former Loblaw's Grocery Store in Hornell.
After leaving the "work force"
for several years to begin raising her family, she began working at Steuben Trust Company in 1975 as a bank teller, retiring in 2000 after 25 years of service.
Marilyn was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting and going for daily walks, long before it became "fashionable".
She was married on Sept. 14, 1957 to William F. "Bill"
Ahearn, who died in 1989. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Muchler; three sisters, her twin, Carolyn Schryver, Adeline Duell and Gladys Schubmehl.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary (Dwight) Smith of Arkport and Elizabeth Smith of Arkport;
two sons, William F. (Kathy) Ahearn Jr. of West Henrietta and Kevin (Leslie) Ahearn of Carlin, NV; one sister, Pauline Stricker of Binghamton; 11 grandchil- dren; three great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
The family of Marilyn J.
Ahearn received friends from 4- 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, where fu- neral and committal services were held at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 p.m., with Deacon Robert McCormick of- ficiating. Burial was in St.
Mary's Cemetery.
Marilyn's family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial con- tributions in her name be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
JAMES W. JONES Long-time Alfred Station resident
ALFRED STATION–There will be a gathering from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at the Alfred Sta-
tion Fire Hall to celebrate the life of James W. Jones, who passed away on Jan. 17, 2015. Full military honors will be rendered at 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Alfred Sta- tion Fire Hall immediate following the gathering.
Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- tions in Jim’s name may be made to Vin-
cent House, PO Box 566, Wayland, NY 14572 or Alfred Ambulance, PO Box 582, Alfred, NY 14802.
RICHARD E. “RICK” WALKER
Served in U.S. Army during Korean War, AU football fan WELLSVILLE–Richard E. Walker (Rick) of 25 Coats Street, Wellsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 with his sons at his side. He was born on May 16, 1933, in Wellsville, to Robert and Thelma Walker. On Aug. 31, 1957, he married Ella (Ellie) Hys-
lip who predeceased him.
Rick was a graduate of Wellsville Central High School in 1951. He then attended Al- fred State College and from 1953-1955 served in the Army during the Korean War.
When he completed his tour of duty, he was employed at Air Preheater for fourteen years.
He then decided to enter the world of fam- ily owned business working for Hyslip and Hyslip Insurance agency which was later purchased by Reidman Agency. It was after working for Reidman Agency he decided to purchase the Fillmore Insurance Agency which is known now as Walker Insurance Agency where he retired in 1992.
Rick was a life member of the Elks Club, Wellsville American Le- gion and Past President of the Wellsville Lions Club in Wellsville.
He also served on the Wellsville Town Board for nine years.
Although Wellsville was his home he and Ellie spent every sum- mer at Rushford Lake and fulfilled their dream of owning that trailer park and naming it Rick and Ellie's Summer Park. They spent many years traveling in their motor home across the United States and liv- ing in it during the winter months in Florida. Rick and Ellie built their home on Meadowbrook Court in 1962 and he will be fondly remembered as the last man standing by the Court Kids.
Anyone who knew Rick knew his love of hunting and his camp on Helmhold Road that he and his sons built from the ground up.
The camp location was chosen by Ellie. He would retreat there every afternoon to feed the fish and enjoy the peace and quiet.
It was the mornings at the Texas Hot with his friends in the back booth that he cherished, which included lots of laughing and telling of many stories and tales. He was also the driver in the fall to the home Alfred University Football games with these same friends who were some of Alfred's biggest fans.
Surviving are his sons, Robert "Bob" (Voni) Walker of Wellsville;
Richard (Tracy) Walker of Wellsville, four grandchildren, Jimmy Fanton, Tricia (Bill) Smith, Ashley (CJ) Loper, and Chelsea (Drew Tony), Walker and two great-grandsons, Miles Loper and Ethan Smith, and his very special friend and companion, Carolyn Hess of Pittsburgh, PA.
In addition to his wife, Ellie, he was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Ruger and his parents.
Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Thursday, May 28, 2015) at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home located at 34 West State Street in Wellsville. Rick's funeral will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 29 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rick's name may be made to the Hart Comfort House or the David A Howe Library. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery and to leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
On June 28, 1967, she married Frank L. Chase, who prede- ceased her on Nov. 7, 2013.
Ruby enjoyed family gatherings, knitting, camping, bird watch- ing, and will be remembered most of all as being a loving family woman. She was a mem- ber of the Transatlantic Brides &
Parents Assoc. as well as the Gospel Tabernacle. She worked for many years at the Portville Central School.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was predeceased by her siblings, Jack, Doug, and Sal.
She is survived by three chil- dren, Carol (Jim) Phillips of Vir- ginia Beach, Dave (Janice) Hutchison and Cindy (Ron) Welch, both of Whitesville; two step-sons, Frank E. (Vickie) Chase of Whitesville and Ran- dall Chase of Wellsville; two step-daughters, Sally Houston of Hornell and Tonya Whitsell of Rexville, several grand and great-grandchildren.
To send a remembrance to the
family please visit www.brow- nandpowersfuneralhomes.com.
The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois, director.
The family was present to re- ceive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sat- urday, May 23, at the Bender-Brown & Powers Fu- neral Home, 354 Canisteo St.
Hornell, NY 14843. Funeral services followed calling hours at 4 p.m. at the Funeral Home, Rev. Tim Hammond officiating.
Burial was in Whitesville Cemetery.
Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Independence Emergency Squad, 508 Main St.
Whitesville, NY 14897, or the Whitesville Library, 483 Main St. Whitesville, NY 14897.
SUN OBITUARY POLICY The Alfred Sun does NOT charge to publish obituaries. It never has; so long as the janitor has his say, it never will.
[Editor’s Note: Like most of the recipes she shared with our readers over the past couple of decades, Ellen Shultz’s Sunny Side Up columns are worth repeating. ]
Sam Scholes has submitted this delicious recipe which his wife Doris would make for special times such as a bridge party or a sum- mer dinner party on their side porch. He says there must have been other occasions that fit this elegant dessert, maybe the famous Book Club that Doris started. C.D. Smith dubbed it the “reading rots the mind” club. He came home once when his wife Lois was entertain- ing that group and asked, “Do you discuss the books you are read- ing?” Silly question...the answer was “Oh, no!”
Lemon Chiffon Pie
2 tsp. gelatin 1/3 c. lemon juice
1/3 c. cold water grated rind of 1/2 a lemon
3 egg yolks 3 egg whites
3/4 c. sugar 1 baked pie shell
1/8 tsp. salt 3/4 c. heavy cream, whipped Soften the gelatin in the cold water. Combine egg yolks, 1/2 c.
sugar, salt, lemon juice and rind; blend well. Cook over boiling water until thick and foamy, beating constantly with rotary beater (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture. Cool.
Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Add remaining 1/4 c.
sugar, a T. at a time, beating after each addition until stiff. Fold care- fully into gelatin mixture until well mixed. Pile lighly into baked pie shell. Chill several hours, or until filling is set. Before serving, spread with whipped cream, garnish with lemon rind, if desired.
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Can you guess what this stone structure is part of? Answer and addi- tional photos next week. Sent from Stagecoach Coffee on Pioneer Street in Cooperstown, NY, on Memorial Day.
Wallace Higgins is joined by Senator Catharine Young as he is inducted into the New York State Senate’s Veterans' Hall of Fame.
A ‘reading rots the mind’ book club
ALFRED–The Brookings In- stitution, a nonprofit public pol- icy organization based in Washington, DC, has listed Al- fred State in a recent report as the top two-year or lower col- lege whose alumni possess the most valuable skills.
The report, “Beyond College Rankings: A Value-Added Ap-
Wally inducted into Vets’ Hall of Fame
proach to Assessing Two- and Four-Year Schools,” determined that the value of Alfred State alumni skills is $69,219, which is more than $9,500 greater than the average value of alumni skills at all two-year or lower colleges, $59,664.
Dr. Jonathan Rothwell, a fel- low at the Metropolitan Policy (Continued from front page)
Along with his work at Alfred University, Mr.
Higgins continues to be involved with numerous civic organizations in Allegany County including Alfred Lions Club; Alfred Station Fire Department;
Union University Church; Allegany County Office for the Aging; TRIAD; Allegany Senior Founda- tion; and Baker's Bridge Historical Society.
Mr. Higgins' full biography will remain on dis- play in perpetuity in the Senate's Veterans' Hall of Fame online directory. A copy of the biography can be seen at http://www.nysenate.gov/story/wallace- c-higgins.
Video of Senator Young honoring Mr. Higgins during the Veterans' Hall of Fame Ceremony can be found at https://youtu.be/a7M9iMu7x3k.
Program at Brookings, said the institution obtained a list of the 25 most commonly listed skills on LinkedIn resumes for roughly 2,500 colleges, then evaluated those skills by matching them to those advertised on millions of online job vacancies posts, in which the vacancy had included both a skill and a salary.
“High-value alumni skills, like those listed by Alfred State alumni, are those associated with high average salaries,”
Rothwell said.
The significance of Alfred State’s top ranking, according to Rothwell, is that it implies that the content of what is taught at the college either directly pro- vides skills highly valued in the labor market or prepares stu- dents to acquire those skills after leaving Alfred State.
“The fact that Alfred State ranks at the top suggests that its teachers instill the most valuable skills in the country, relative to all other two-year colleges,” he said.
The value of alumni skills, Rothwell said, was one of the most important predictors of strong performance on the three alumni economic outcomes that Brookings measured: mid-career salaries, loan repayment rates, and occupational earnings power.
“Notably, alumni skills not only predict better outcomes for alumni, they predict higher value-added performance,”
Rothwell said. “That is to say, that even after controlling for student characteristics — like test scores and family income — higher value skills predict greater success. Alfred State scored in the top 2 percent and top 9 percent of all colleges on value-added contribution to oc- cupational earnings power and loan repayment.”
Alfred State President Dr.
Skip Sullivan said, “I am ex- tremely pleased about Alfred State’s top ranking in the Brook- ings Institution’s report. This ranking is a testament to the high-quality education our stu- dents receive here and I could not be more proud of our stu- dents, alumni, faculty, and staff.”
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Over the past several years the County Legis- lature has managed to reduce the tax rate charged against all taxable real property in Allegany County. Tax rates are still higher than anyone likes, but rate reductions are certainly better than rate in- creases. However, several weeks ago County Leg- islator Norman Ungermann asserted that the true
“rate” of taxation has actually been going up. Is that assertion accurate? In this article I will attempt to analyze the data available from the County Of- fice of Real Property Services. Unfortunately, the answer involves lots of numbers and technical terms.
Legislator Ungermann’s Press Release ac- knowledged that the “tax rate” has been reduced from a high of $16.92/$1,000 in 2010 to
$16.46/$1,000 in 2015. However, he notes that the amount of tax money raised has increased from
$27,139,034 in 2010 to $29,968,327 in 2015. The gist of his argument is as follows: “If there had been no change in assessed value over the same 5 years, our county tax rate would have increased by
$1.76.“ His entire argument is based upon the as- sumption that taxable assessed value in Allegany County has not gone up. Is that argument valid?
The official reports show that the taxable as- sessment roll increased from $1.604 billion in 2010 to $1.820 billion in 2015. That is an increase of approximately $216 million over the past 5 years. Where did that increase come from? To an- swer that question I asked Joseph Budinger, the County Director of Real Property Services, if he could determine the source of the increase in the Taxable Assessment Roll. He got back to me with a report showing data for the past three years. I learned that the assessment figures for 2011 actu- ally appear in the 2012 Tax Roll, and become the basis for the 2013 County/Town tax bills. (There is always a 2 year lag in the reported figures.) The 2012 Assessment Roll (based on the 2011 figures) reported $20,506,228 of new construction, out of the total Taxable Assessment Roll increase of
$48,276,420. For 2012 new construction repre- sented more than 46% of the increase. The 2013 Assessment Roll (based on the 2012 figures) re- ported $12,765,400 of new construction, out of the
total Taxable Assessment Roll increase of
$28,063,354. New construction represented more than 49% of the increase. The 2014 Assessment Roll (based on the 2013 figures) reported
$11,781,797 of new construction, but the Taxable Assessment Roll only went up by $9,920,106. That means that new construction amounted to more than 124% of the total change. The taxable assess- ment would have actually gone down if it weren’t for the new construction. For the three years I have data for new construction accounted for more than
$86 million out of the total increase of $149 mil- lion, or almost 58%.
County Director Joseph Budinger explained to me that the balance of the increase had to come from increases in value of existing properties. This is not increases due to inflation, but represents true increases compared to other properties in the same community. General increases due to inflation are washed out by the “equalization rate” established by the State Office of Real Property Tax Services.
I am unaware of any legal or logical reason that new construction, and increased values for existing properties, should not pay real property taxes, just like the rest of us. That is what is required by State law.
I was surprised to learn how much new con- struction has been occurring in our County. How- ever, I also learned that the amount of new construction is actually greater than shown. Most Assessors don’t raise assessments on new con- struction until the project is fully completed. That means that we will likely see greater taxable as- sessment increases over the next several years.
So who is telling the truth? That depends upon what question is being asked, and answered. Leg- islator Ungermann is correct in stating that the County is raising more money in 2015 than it did in 2010. However, his figures are misleading be- cause he ignores the new construction and assess- ment. The Legislature has not been able to reduce the total amount of taxes being raised. However, it has been able to reduce the amount of money being raised from each taxpayer on the same prop- erty. I believe this is the more accurate “apples to apples” comparison. What do you think? I hope this explanation helps clarify what is really hap- pening regarding county taxes.
4 THe aLFreD sUn, Thursday, May 28, 2015
Memorial Day: remembering Loyce Deen of altus, oklahoma
Gimme a Break—
Preferably sometime When it Might actually Be Helpful I finallygot a whole day off of work!
If I squandered it all, I would feel like a jerk.
So I thought about all of the things I could do To ascribe productivity-ness thereunto.
I can go to the bank, I can go to the store I can finally tackle that long put-off chore I’ve been saving until I’d a whole day off for—
That, and a whole whole whole whole whole lot more!
But…I stopped by the mailbox to pick up the mail, And nothing was there—like defense lawyers jail.
I puzzled it out, but did not let it throw me;
Though I’m not from Missouri, ya still gotta show me.
I went to the store, but the hours were cut:
The lights were all off and the doors were all shut.
I thought, “This is strange,” but I figured the reason Was as simple as, well…as “their stuff’s out of season.”
So I went to the doc’s, cuz I had a slight cough That I knew he could fix—but the docs all had off.
Then I stopped by the bank just to cash a small check, But…no tellers told me it was closed—what the heck?!
And likewise, the town, village, city, and state Were all“Closed today, so you’ll just have to wait Till tomorrow”—I ask you, does that not unnerve you?—
“Tomorrow” ’s the day that they promise to serve you!
I finally caught on that my day’s productivity To fail to work out showed prodigious proclivity.
So I’ll sit here and wait till the work-a-day scene Restarts itself up and gets back to routine.
Then maybe, just maybe, I’ll figure out how To accomplish the deeds that I failed to now—
I was able to do that day none, naught, nil, neither;
Cuz that’s the day no one else came to work, either.
—Dr. See-Me-Tomorrow
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By Dr. MarkHenDrickson
I’ve written in the past about how my Pop carried with him a haunting memory from his time aboard the aircraft carrier Essex in World War II. Anti-aircraft fire had killed a turret gunner during a sortie. Pop, whose job it was to repair and prepare planes for the next mission, went up to inspect the plane as soon as it landed and saw the gunner’s body. At Pop’s recommendation, the captain of the Essex gave the order to bury the man in the plane in which he had given his life for his country.
This burial at sea was unique. It was the only time during World War II that a valuable plane was ordered to be used as a coffin.
The burial itself was filmed and included in the 1950s series,
“Victory at Sea.” Pop saw it for the first time when it was re-
broadcast 20-25 years ago. See- ing that on the Essex dredged up disturbing memories of what Pop had seen on that long-ago day, and for years afterward he would retell that vivid story many nights after consuming copious quantities of Jim Beam.
The story didn’t end for me with Pop’s passing in 1999, be- cause several years later, I stum- bled onto a website about the airman who was buried in his plane. Suddenly, I knew many more details. His name was Loyce Edward Deen of Altus, Oklahoma. The fatal flight took place on November 5, 1944 in the Battle of Manila. The three- crew plane was the Grumman TBM (torpedo bomber) V-15.
The website provides interest- ing and touching details about the young Oklahoman. Loyce
was his parents’ seventh child.
He was followed four years later by one last sibling, a brother with Down’s Syndrome. Loyce was very close to his kid brother, who sadly died when Loyce was in eighth grade. Three years later, his mom had a stroke.
Loyce helped care for her until she passed away about a month later.
In 1942, Loyce joined the Navy. On October 24, 1944, his foot was wounded by shrapnel in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Hero- ically, he simply wrapped his foot and continued to fight on both the 24th and 25th. At the end of the month, Loyce had the option of recuperating on a hos- pital ship until his foot mended, but he insisted on staying with his two crewmates, pilot Lt.
Robert Cosgrove and Radioman Digby Denzek. Character, courage, loyalty and love—
Loyce Deen had them in spades.
It was people like him who made the USA great.
The next week, at the age of
23, Loyce was killed instantly when [this is graphic folks, so you may wish to skip to the next paragraph] anti-aircraft fire de- capitated him. It was that jarring, gruesome image that haunted my Pop. One memorable detail is the stoicism of Loyce’s crew- mates. Denzek reported to Cos- grove over the intercom that
“Deen was hit bad.” “Hit bad”—
what a compassionate and wise euphemism. Denzek didn’t want to grieve or distract Cosgrove with the 24-year-old pilot al- ready facing the nerve-wracking task of flying a damaged aircraft two anxious hours back to the Essex.
I feel like I knew Loyce Deen, even though our lifespans didn’t overlap and I’ve never met any- one who knew him. “Knowing”
him has made a significant dif- ference in my life. The most im- portant male relatives in my life all saw combat in either World War II or Vietnam, but (thank you, Lord) none were killed in action, so for me, Memorial Day
was always more of a general than a specific remembrance.
That all changed when I found the Loyce Deen website. My Memorial Days are now fuller and more meaningful than be- fore because Loyce crossed paths with Pop.
I‘m sure the descendants of Loyce’s brothers and sisters know what a good man and great hero their great-uncle was.
Through this article, I hope many more people will know about him. On Memorial Day 2015, this solemn, reverential holiday, may all patriotic Amer- icans honor the memory of tens of thousands of America’s best—people like Loyce Deen—
who gave their lives that we and countless others might live in liberty. God bless them all.
__________________________
--Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson is an adjunct faculty member, econo- mist, and fellow for economic and social policy with The Cen- ter for Vision & Values at Grove City College.
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Week of May 28-June 4, 2015 ALFRED SUN, PO Box 811, 764 Route 244, Alfred, NY 14802 607-587-8110 MUSIC
S U M M E R M U S I C & A R T The energy of the MostArts Festival Orchestra
The enjoyment of live music with international artists The excitement of the Young Pianist Competition Our museums, galleries and artists working
The MostArts Festival, where the brilliance of timeless classical music and art come together for an entirely new experience. Talented musicians, an international array of concert pianists, and young artists from across the country present Chamber Music and Orchestral performances.
Ceramic workshops, glass blowing demonstrations, art exhibitions and museums will be available for your viewing pleasure.
Surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful meadows and valleys, Alfred is the perfect place to spend time wandering through the campus and village, attending concerts featuring prominent musicians and experiencing the vibrant arts community.
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The Turner Gallery in the McGee Pavilion provides a great space for creativity Enjoy evening concerts in the beautiful Miller Theater
J U L Y 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 5
The magic returns...
MostArts good reason to be in Alfred Invite your out-of-town friends July 5-11
6 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, May 28, 2015
“OFF THE WAGON” has a full schedule of summer bookings. (Photo provided)
ALFRED–Alfred University (AU) is hosting a 5K Run/Walk to benefit its Dollars for Scholars Fund on Saturday, June 13, be- ginning at 9 a.m. at the Main Street, Alfred bandstand. Com- munity members are encouraged to participate in the event which is included in the University’s an- nual Reunion Weekend activities.
The 5K course encompasses the campus and surrounding neighborhoods. There will be a water stop halfway into the course; participants are encour- aged to bring their own water as well. Complimentary refresh- ments will be available following the race/run.
The $15 registration may be mailed to: Alfred University, Attn. Jen Guarasci, The Welcome Center, One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802), or paid on event day.
Please make checks payable to Alfred University. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 50 regis- trants. Race day check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. with the run/walk start set for 9.
All 2015 proceeds will go to the AU Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Fund. For more in- formation, please contact Jen Guarasci at 607.871.2144 or
email her at
[email protected], or email [email protected].
There will be ribbons for all race finishers. Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female race finishers in first, sec- ond, and third place. Medals will also be presented to all male/fe- male age-group winners: age 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.
ALFRED—The annual food drive of the Alfred Post Office mail carriers, held Saturday, May 9, yielded 276 pounds of donated food which was sent to the Alfred Station Food Pantry.
The Alfred Post Office thanks everyone who donated to this needy cause.
ANDOVER–The Off the Wagon Acoustic-Electric Band has a very busy summer planned.
Hailing from Andover, the band will bring their acoustic sound to the area at a wide variety of venues this summer.
The band, is hoping that area residents will be able to attend one of their ten events, although a couple are semi-private.
The band is made up of Kevin Bridge on acoustic guitar and vo- cals; Aaron Bridge on acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica and vo- cals; Bill Bryan on acoustic gui- tar, harmonica and vocals; Ryan Gough on acoustic bass, man- dolin and vocals; as well as Kier Dirlam on drums and vocals.
The band plays a variety of music including 60’s–90’s rock, new and old country, and the oc- casional Irish tinged tunes. If you like the Eagles, Lynard Skynard, Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Tom Petty, Beatles, Kenny Ches- ney, Steve Earl and the Doors then you will be enjoying a night out with OTW.
Follow the band on Facebook for all details of the gigs:
www.facebook.com/OfftheWag- onAcoustic
Plan to dance and sing along with us at these shows this sum- mer:May 30 - 9 pm at the Hornell Moose
Off the Wagon band booked solid for the summer
5K Run/Walk set June 13
June 12 – 9 pm at Hamar’s Pub in Wellsville - Ages: 21+
June 26 – 9 pm at the Corner Café in Canisteo - Ages: 21+
July 4 – private party in An- dover
July 14 – 6 pm at the Allegany County Fair’s Little Theater - All Ages
July 23 – 7 pm at Music on the Lawn – Howe Library Wellsville - All Ages
July 25 – Alfred Almond Alumni Banquet – special reser- vations only
August 1 – 3 pm at Heritage Days in Park Circle Angelica - All Ages
August 6 – 6 pm Thursdays in the Park – Broadway Hornell - All Ages
August 14 - 9 pm at Hamar’s Pub in Wellsville - Ages: 21+
So “Off the Wagon” is booked up for the summer, but if anyone is interested in booking the band this fall or winter now is the time to call – Kevin at 607-382-1838.
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THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, May 28, 2015 7
What does Memorial Day mean to you?
By AEOWYN E. KENDALL First Place
Memorial Day Essay Contest It comes every year: we march in the parade; we listen as the addresses are given and the band plays, we quietly wait as the shots from a firing squad rip through the silent air. But why?
We know that, over the decades, many thousands of people have
died. We know that many were young, and should not have been denied a normal life. But what do these things really mean, when we understand them not with our brains, but with our hearts?
I think back to some of the wars in our history in which our loyal citizens have been abused and killed by their fellow man.
VETERANS in attendance at Monday’s Memorial Day Service at Alfred Rural Cemetery line up as American Legion Post #370 Commander Karl Grantier places a wreath in front of the ceme- tery’s monument that remembers all American soldiers who died in all the wars. (SUN Photo)
Surely, we who were not there cannot even begin to truly un- derstand the impact this must have on a person. The atrocities, the violence, the shock and sheer horror...these are the things I do not understand in my heart. And yet if we do not experience these things ourselves, how can we avoid repeating them in the fu- ture?
Essay Contest held
We love freedom, equality, safety, and peace. We live in one of the few countries in the world that was founded on these high- est ideals. But do we take these novelties for granted? Do we re- alize how every high their cost is, and has been? I believe that the words of our sixteenth pres- ident are appropriate and heart- felt, in conncerning this “price.”
It was written on November 21, 1864.
Dear Madam,
I have been shown...that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I can- not refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Repub- lic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may as- suage the anguish of your be- reavement, and leave you only
the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and re- spectfully,
A. Lincoln We the people of the United States of America...must never forget how momentous and im- portant our freedoms are. We must uphold them here and throughout the world, no matter whether or not it is of conven- ience to us. We must work to preserve and better our nation and this world. We have been given the chance and influence, because those who gave their lives believed that we could do it. So let us strive to work so that their deaths will not have been in vain, and let us remember that on this earth, freedom has never been free. With humble hearts, let us honor those in whose honor we are gathered here today.
ALFRED--About 125 area residents gathered at Alfred Rural Cemetery at 11 a.m. Mon- day, May 25 for the annual Me- morial Day service sponsored by Alfred Rural Cemetery and the Evangelical Christian Churches of Alfred and Almond (ECCAA).
For the first of what likely will become an annual event, the ECCAA sponsored an essay contest for young people on the topic of “What Memorial Day Means to Me.” Essays of the first, second and third place en- tries were read during the serv- ice. The first place entry is publshed above.
American Legion Post #370 Commander Karl Grantier presided over the placement of a wreath at the fallen war soldiers’
monument at the center of Al- fred Rural Cemetery.
Veterans in attendance were also introduced and acknowl- edged in appreciation for their service to the United States of America.
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Alfred-Almond Boy Scouts raise the flag from half-staff during the Memorial Day ceremony at Alfred Rural Cemetery.
Citizens gather
Memorial Day,
remember fallen
8 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, May 28, 2015
Music
BANDS/DJs/RECITALS Alfred Village Bandoffers sum- mer concerts of popular music and marches at the Alfred Village Bandstand. Concerts are sched- uled at 7:15 p.m. each Wednes- day in July. The band is directed by Dr. Christopher Foster. Come and bring a friend and enjoy an evening of music on the Alfred Village Green.
Alfred University Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Lisa Lantz, will present an All-Russian program featuring pianist David Peter Coppen at 7:30 p.m. Satur- day, April 18 in Miller Performing Arts Theater, AU campus.
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. Music Schedule: Friday, April 24--Maria Sebastian and Perry Nicholas, Maria songwriter, Americana, acoustic Perry–po- etry, 6:30 pm; Saturday, April 25-- Dan Holt, songwriter, acoustic blues, 6:30 pm; Friday, May 1-- Annie Wells, songwriter, jazz, pop, piano, 6:30 pm; Saturday, May 2--Jose Jogo Gomez, song- writer, traditional jazz and pop standards, piano, 6:30 pm. 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.
MostArts Festival, Alfred Uni- versity. July 5-11, 2015, AU cam- pus. For festival schedule, visit:
www.MostArts.alfred.edu Wellsville Creative Arts Center offers live music most Saturday evenings with performances be- ginning at 8 p.m., doors opening at 6 p.m. Future performances in- clude: Friday, May 1--Guy Davis;
Saturday, May 30--Tony Trischka;
Friday, June 5--The Nighthawks;
Saturday, June 27--Carolyn Kelly.
For tickets, visit: www.Wellsville- CreativeArtsCenter.com or call 585-593-3000.
CHORAL GROUPS Andover Catholic Choir. Re- hearsals 7 pm Mondays at Blessed Sacrament Church, An- dover. New members welcome.
Contact Director Marcy Bledsoe at 478-5238.
Genesee Valley Chorus.
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 7:00 p.m. Mon- days at United Methodist Church of Hornell, 7528 North Main St Ext., near Webbs Crossing Road, Hornell. New members welcome.
Call 276-6835 for info.
Sanctuary Choir. Rehearsals 1st Sabbath of Month – 12:30pm;
3rd Sabbath of Month – 9:00am;
Instrumentalists 4th Sabbath of Month– 9:00am. The Seventh Day Baptist Church – Alfred Sta-
tion. New musicians welcome.
Call 607-587-9176.
COFFEEHOUSES
Coffeehouse live entertainment periodically at Terra Cotta Cof- feehouse, 34 N. Main St., Alfred.
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 Tuesdays at 7 p.m. except July 7:
July 7, Joey Brink (NOTE early start time of 6:30 p.m. due to MostArts Festival) July 14, Roy Kroezen July 21, Lee Cobb July 28, Sue Bergren The Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Series honors Dr. Ray Winthrop Wingate, a professor of music at Alfred University for 56 years.
Theater
& Dance
COMEDY
Watch for comedians to per- form at Alfred University this se- mester in Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, AU campus.
DANCE
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. For more informa- tion, contact president Carole Onoda at (607) 276-5475, vice- presidents John and Dee Cwynar at (607) 324-0373, secretaries Duffy and Barb Elsenheimer at (607) 295-7194, treasurers Char- lie and Kathy Bill at (607) 295- 7130, or band coordinators Doug and Melody Carrier at (607) 324- 5821.
DRAMA GROUPS
Wee Playhousemeets monthly.
Call Vice-President Martha Lash at 587-8675 for more info.
Alfred Community Theatre (ACT). ACT will sponsor “We Re- member Ellen,” a talent show- case of Ellen Shultz’s former students, to be staged at 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 in the AACS auditorium. To participate, e-mail:
[email protected] Organized to revive summer the- ater in Alfred and to help in the restoration of the 1890 Firemen’s Hall Theater. For more info, call Dave Snyder at 587-8110.
PERFORMANCES
“Spoken Word” Poetry Night -- Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m., a lively and entertaining evening of po- etry performance, hosted by Christopher Clow at Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café, 22 W. Main St., Angelica. Call 585-466-3399 or visit black-eyed-susan.com We Remember Ellen,featuring singers and actors who, span- ning three decades, at one time performed under the direction of the late Ellen Shultz, will stage a talent showcase in her honor at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at the Al- fred-Almond Central School High School Auditorium. The perform- ance will be staged by Alfred Community Theatre, an amateur community theatre group that Ellen co-founded in 2000.Those who performed under Ellen’s di- rection in the past, whether at AACS or in ACT performances,
are invited to participate and should e-mail Janna Buckwalter, who will be directing, at:
[email protected] or contact ACT President Dave Snyder at 607-587-8110.
Galleries rt/
INSTRUCTION/GROUPS Allegany Artisans. The Allegany Artisans, local artists and crafts- people working together to host an annual studio tour (set for Oct.
18-19) in October, invite artists to apply. Work is juried. Studio must be in Allegany County.
585-593-6345 or www.allegan- yartisans.com.
Angelica Ink LetterpressLo- cated at 20 Allegany Avenue, An- gelica, NY. 585.466.7040 Angelica Sweet Shop 44 W.
Main in Angelica’s Park Circle National Historic District. Open daily 8 am–5 pm For more info:
585-466-7070 or www.angelicas- weetshop.com.
Artist Knot. 36 Main Street, An- dover. Gallery Hours by appoint- ment. (607) 478-5100.
Cohen Center for the Arts. 55 N. Main Street, Alfred. Gallery open 11-5 Thurs.-Fridays. “Cali- brating Color: The Visible Spec- trum and the Ceramic Surface”
on exhibit April 9-May 8. An opening reception for a second exhibit, “GLAZE: Colors Defined,”
will be held 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fri- day, April 10.
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. For info or group arrangements, call 585-268-5951 or visit our website at: www.thefountainartscenter.org The Corning Museum of Glass presents the most comprehen- sive glass collection in the world in “35 Centuries of Glassmaking.”
For info, call 607-937-5371.
Fosdick-Nelson Galleryat Al- fred University. Fosdick-Nelson Gallery is located in Harder Hall, AU campus. Open 11-4 Mon- days-Fridays. Info 871-2412.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum8419 Route 54, Hammondsport. Spe- cial exhibits, special events.
Open daily 10-4. Admission.
(607) 569-2160.
Hagadorn House MuseumOp- erated by Almond Historical Soci- ety. Genealogical research available Friday afternoons.
Call Homestead Museum, Hartsville, celebrates 19th-early 20th century life in western NY, open 12-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. May to October, in Hartsville. Located on the corner of Purdy Creek Road (County Rt. 28) and Post Road.
Weekdays by appointment. More info, call 607-698-4789.
Cultur al Ar ts Calendar
What’s Happening at Almond Library
By LIZ VAN HOUTER
Almond Twentieth Century Club Library Director
Join us Friday, May 29 at 10 am for Common Grounds: Commu- nity Coffee. Enjoy coffee, a treat, and conversation with community members and see what’s new at the library!
Do you like gardening? Would you like to learn some skills from a Master Gardener? Please join us on Saturday, May 30 at 10 am for Library Planting with Mary Lou Wells. We would love to have our community help us, any age is welcome! We will be adding some other vegetables, as well as flowers to attract more bees. Please let us know if you are interested in helping!
Remaining May Events at the Library
Thursday May 28th-Infinity & Beyond Book Club Meeting Dis- cussing “Hyperion” 6:30 pm
Friday May 29th
-Common Grounds: Community Coffee 10 am -Mother Goose on the Loose 10:30 am
Saturday May 30th
-Library Planting with Mary Lou Wells 10am-12 noon
Library hours are as follows: Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 2-7 pm; Friday & Saturday: 10am-2pm.
If you have any questions please contact the library at (607) 276- 6311.
ALFRED STATION—
Baker’s Bridge annual field trip will take place on Friday, June 5.
Members and friends will visit the Pioneer Oil Museum in Bo- livar which houses early drilling and oilfield tools and engines, scale model drilling rigs and nu- merous artifacts, maps, photos and documents as well as oddi- ties and signs of the times.
In 1881, near the town line of Bolivar and Wirt, a well was drilled to a depth of 1204 feet.
Shortly after, it was bringing in 300 barrels a day. "The BOOM had begun!”
According to their website, the museum "is located in what used to be the McEwen Brothers Oilfield Supply Store in the heart of the old ‘Allegany Oil Field’.” The oil fields in Alle- gany County are the northern- most extensions of the nation's oldest oil-producing region:
Northwestern Pennsylvania. For over a century the "Penn Grade"
fields of Appalachia have been the source of the world's finest lubricating oils."
In addition to the main exhibit building on Main Street, the mu- seum is developing a six acre site with additional buildings that will be included in the his- torical group’s tour.
On Friday, June 5, we will gather at 10 a.m. at the museum building on Main Street in Boli- var (across from the public li- brary). For those who wish to carpool, the gathering spot and time are the Alfred Station Sev- enth Day Baptist Church at 9 a.m. The tour is open to all who would like to join in and lunch will be on your own.
By MELANIE MILLER Alfred Box of Books Director Something for Everyone in June:Events at the BoB
• Story Time Wednesdays at 11am. We will begin exploring the work of author Eric Carle!
• STEM Story Time June 10 & 24 at 11am
• June 9- ePLACE Exploring Email 12:30-2:30 pm
• June 14- Teen Advisory Board & Board Games 1-3pm TEENS!
We need you to help us! Join us for board games & pizza. Then YOU get to tell US what YOU want at the BoB!
• June 15- Summer Reading Sign ups Begin. Sign up to participate to win prizes and participate in awesome summer reading program- ming!
• • June 28- Fiber Arts Expo 12-4 pm with Alfred Knitting Studio.
Show off your knitting, crochet or weaving skills. Learn from more experienced crafters. Check out our new donation of knitting books.
Alfred Knitting Studio will be on hand to teach us about different yarns and fibers and what they offer!
Email Class! These days you often need an email account to do many things, like applying for a job, shopping online, communicat- ing with friends and family, travelling, even getting medical infor- mation! If you still don’t have an email account and would like some help acquiring one, the ePLACE at the Alfred Box of Books Library has two options for you, both of them free! On Tuesday June 9 from 12:30 to 2:30 there will be an informal get-together of people who want to use email but aren’t sure how to go about doing so. In this session everyone can share what they know and help each other, with the additional help of a knowledgeable email user who will make sure everyone has their questions answered. If you would prefer individual help at another time, just call the Library at 607- 587-9290 and make an appointment to meet with Technology Co- ordinator Rima O’Connor. Either way, we’ll make sure you have your own free email account and know the basics of email ex- changes before you leave the Library!
