Vol. 128, No. 31 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, August 15, 2013 Inside
Nicholas Rossington (left) visited Dan Sass in Charlotte, NC the weekend of July 20th. Here, they are checking out the Al- fred Sun,after a day of wild boar hunting.
Both A-A grads, Nick is the son of longtime Alfredians Dr. David and Angela Rossing- ton while Dan is the son of the late Dr.
Dan and Mary Jane Sass, who lived on High Street in Alfred many years.
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Savo Jevremovic ...Pg. 2 Just Peachy Sorbet ...Pg. 3 Repeal SAFE Act ...Pg. 4 Str8 Eight Day in Alfred 8/8 ...Pg. 5 Cultural Arts Calendar ...Pgs. 8-9 Classifieds ...Pg. 11 Years and years ago ...Pg. 12 Church Page ...Pg. 13 Saxons in run for E8 title ...Pg. 15 The Dugout ...Pg. 16
ALMOND--During the Al- fred-Almond Alumni Association annual reunion weekend held July 26-July 28, 2013, it was an- nounced that A-A had received a gift of equipment from the AACS Class of 1973. The class was cel- ebrating their 40 year reunion.
The gift will provide the ele- mentary students with new expe- riences this Fall, and give teachers new chances to educate their young students.
According to Mr. Todd Goho, AACS Elementary Principal, the school received three (3) Heavy Duty Yellow Bus Tricycles made of durable tubular steel, a pair of robotics kits with thirty (30) ap- plications each and a pair of Erector Mode Multi-Model con- struction sets consisting of fifty (50) models each.
The gift from the Class of 1973 was celebrated with a catered dinner on Friday night, July 26 at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse owned by John Ninos. The cele- bration continued on Saturday with a Stearns Chicken Bar-B- Que at the historic Hagadorn House pavilion. Both John Ninos and Jud Stearns are members of the 1973 class and both gener- ously donated their entire serv- ices for each event toward the gift made to the school by the class.
Celebrating their gift to the school and their time together at the 40th anniversary of their 1973 graduation were the following classmates, kneeling from left, Bill Pulos, AACS Elementary Principal Todd Goho with two of his teachers, Jessica Dwyer and Jessica Dunning; and, center from left, Rob Stuart, Terah Soule, Kate Fasano Foster, Sue Dickinson McMullen, Kathy Boyd Costello, Nancy Wakefield Chapman, Susan Drumm Hoffman, Liz Galle Cole and. back from left, Jeff Vagell, Kim Lowrey Gayhart, Tom Dobson, Mike Gorton, Tom Sharrett, B.G. Wightman Henry, and Jennie Hanks Wright. (Photo provided)
Class of 1973 presents gift of equipment to A-A
At the Hagadorn House, Mr.
Goho met with class of 1973 rep- resentatives. The event was hosted by a committee of the Al- mond Historical Society who gave all a tour of the house and the brand-new records building.
Jessica Dwyer and Jessica Dunning, teachers in the elemen- tary school, were also happily in attendance at the festivities and expressed their thoughts on the benefits of the gift items to the children. Both of the teachers and Mr. Goho enjoyed lunch with the 1973 classmates.
According to Mr. Goho, “This type of gift is unprecedented in my tenure at AACS. All of the items will be put to good use. The gifts give our faculty increased ability to teach our students while having fun.
“The turnout and participation of the Class of 1973 is really re- markable. On behalf of Mr.
Calkins, the school board and our faculty, we thank you and we are very grateful for your thoughtful- ness,” Mr. Goho said.
The Class of 1973 reunion committee consisted of Kim Lowrey Gayhart, Kathy Boyd Costello, Terah K. Soule, Jennie Hanks Wright and Bill Pulos. The committee was pleased to an- nounce that more than $2,600.00
was raised and spent in support of this initiative, together with addi- tional class funds donated di- rectly to the annual Alfred-
Almond Alumni Association’s scholarship fundraising efforts.
During their presentation with the AACS faculty, it was noted that
in 1964 the Class of 1973 began 4th grade in the “new” elemen- tary school, almost fifty (50) years ago.
By ELLEN BAHR Special to the Alfred Sun
ALFRED—What to do with this year's bumper crop of tomatoes? Join the Alfred Farmers Market for the first annual Tomato Festival on Sunday, August 25!
Enjoy demonstrations, contests, live music, games and crafts. The festival will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Al- fred Village bandstand on the corner of Main Street and Saxon Drive in Alfred.
12 noon – Salsa Dancing Lessons The salsa is a lively Latin dance with simple steps that anyone can learn. No need for dance experience – just bring an open mind and your sense of adventure!
Liz Raterman, Director of Cultural Affairs at Alfred State College, will be leading the lesson.
1 p.m. Cooking Demonstration Food blogger and Southern Tier native Rebecca Lindamood will feature market products. The theme will be tomatoes, of course! Rebecca is a freelance food writer, recipe developer, cooking teacher, mother of five perpetually hungry boys, and blog- ger at “Foodie With Family.” She has been featured on Pioneer Woman’s Tasty Kitchen, Tastespotting, Foodgawker, and
in the Better Homes and Gardens 2013 special Canning edition.
2 p.m. Salsa Contest (the food this time!)
At 2 p.m. judging will begin to find the best salsa in Alfred. Residents of all ages are invited to submit their homemade salsa for the contest. The only requirement is that the salsa must contain tomatoes. Par- ticipants can drop off their submission be- tween 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Market Manager tent. The winner will be awarded a gift certificate to the market and bragging rights until next year’s contest.
2:30 Ugliest Tomato Pageant
Please bring us your homeliest home- grown tomatoes for this competition. All are welcome and the public will do the judging honors. The tomato earning the most ugly votes will win. Photos of the ugliest tomato and its proud owner will be featured on our website and Facebook page.
All Day Long
--Live music by local band, Sound Foundation. Sound Foundation features Jim and Mary Ruch of Almond, Bob and Gena Decker of Belmont, and George Johnson of Wellsville. The band plays an eclectic mix of music ranging from blue grass to jazz to rock.
--Kids' games and crafts organized by the Box of Books Library. Try your hand
at the tomato toss, tomato decorating and more.
--Go shopping! Each week the market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, bread, pasture raised meats, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, locally-made crafts and more.
The Alfred Farmers Market, which is in its second season, is a growers-only mar- ket, meaning that vendors must grow or produce everything they sell. The market aims to support agriculture as a way of life by providing growers with an opportunity to sell directly to the public.
The market takes place between 11 a.m.
and 3 p.m. every Sunday through Nov. 17.
The current location is the village band- stand at the corner of Main Street and Saxon Drive, with the market moving to the McLane Center on the Alfred Univer- sity campus (North Main Street) beginning Oct. 20.
For more information, including sched- ules for educational programs, current par- ticipants and vendor opportunities see http://alfredfarmersmarket.com. For more information, email the market manager, Chris Romanchock at: manager@alfred- farmersmarket.com.
Boar Hunting
You say ‘tomato,’ I say ‘tomahto’
Farmers Market plans first Tomato Festival Aug. 25
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SAVO JEVREMOVIC Professor, mentor, friend ALFRED--Savo Jevremovic, who as a 12-year-old fled from his Yugoslavia homeland at the outbreak of World War II, even- tually emigrating to the United States in 1950 where, after earn- ing bachelor’s and master’s de- grees in economics, came to Alfred University and taught economics in a distinguished teaching career that spanned five decades, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at his home in Alfred Station following a short illness.
He was 83.
For many AU alumni, Jevre- movic was a professor, a mentor and a friend.
“For many years, I have heard our alumni recount their fond memories of Savo,” said Alfred University President Charles M.
Edmondson. “It is obvious that he embodied the qualities that all of us who teach hope that our students will see in us. Alfred University has lost a legendary member of its community.”
Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, on Oct. 25, 1929, he was the son of Dragoljub Jevermovic, a doc- tor and congressman, and his wife Olga, a homemaker whose father was the President of the National Assembly. Savo was 12 years old when World War II ar- rived at his family’s doorstep.
They fled their country when Yugoslavia suffered a civil war within the larger war and the new regime began incarcerating members of the pre-war govern- ment.
With one suitcase, the family made it to Trieste, Italy where Savo’s father provided medical care for other refugees. By 1946 the family reached Paris, where Savo finished high school and then entered the Sorbonne. In 1950 the family’s visas were fi- nally approved and they emi- grated to the United States. Savo graduated from Fordham Uni- versity with a bachelor’s in eco- nomics and later received his masters in economics from NYU. He returned to the Sor- bonne for graduate studies and earned a Doctorat En Sciences Economiques with high honors in 1976.
In 1956, Jevremovic moved to Alfred to teach economics at Alfred University, and remained a member of the faculty for the next 40 years until his retirement on Dec. 31, 1995. Shortly after he arrived in Alfred, he met his wife, the former Beatriz
Romero, who was a student in what is now the School of Art &
Design at AU. They were mar- ried on Jan. 27, 1958 after she completed her studies. They made Alfred their permanent home, where they raised their children. Beatriz taught elemen- tary art in Wellsville Central Schools for several years.
During his time at AU, Jevre- movic taught a variety of eco- nomics courses, which his students dubbed “Savonomics.”
He was also advisor to Students In Free Enterprise.
An expert on international economics, Jevremovic also de- veloped expertise in regional economics, conducting for the College of Business the “Annual Survey of Area Businesses” for a number of years and hosting the Alfred University Annual In- vitational Business Seminars.
He was a frequently commenta- tor in area media on interna- tional affairs and economic issues and had a regular bi- weekly program on radio station WLEA in Hornell.
Jevremovic twice served as interim dean for Business, first in 1970 and again in 1982. He was the recipient of the Ruth Burger Rubenstein Memorial Award and the Joseph Kruson Trust Fund Award, both pre- sented to AU faculty members for Excellence in Teaching.
He was an honorary member of Delta Mu Delta, a business honor society and served as president of Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. The Alfred Uni- versity Alumni Association pre- sented the Faculty Friend Award to him in 1983.
His experiences as an immi- grant made Savo particularly sympathetic to international stu- dents and visiting faculty. He loved to cook and entertain, often welcoming faculty and stu- dents from afar into his home and helping them orient them- selves to a new and sometimes perplexing environment. The Jevremovics’ annual Pond Party, for which he prepared most of the food, was a long-standing summertime tradition in Alfred.
He belonged to the American Economic Association, the East- ern Economic Association, the New York State Economic Asso- ciation, and the Congress of Po- litical Economists International, serving as a member of its pro- gram committee.
The Jevremovics were avid skiers, and Savo shared his pas- sion with AU students, establish- ing the AU ski team in 1969. He coached the team for 15 years, and in 1978, was named coach of the year by the Eastern Inter- collegiate Ski Association.
He died surrounded by his family in his home of 52 years following complications from a stroke. He is survived by his wife Beatriz, his sons Charles and Andrew, his grandchildren Ruben, Natalija and Petra, his brother Ilija Jevremovic and his nephew George Jevremovic.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Union University Church on Church Street in the
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The family is asking memorial gifts be made to Alfred Univer- sity, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Please note on the dona- tion that the gift is in memory of Savo Jevremovic. Gifts may also be made online at http://www.al- fred.edu/alumni
ETHEL MAE KELLEY former Andover resident BROOKSVILLE, FL--Mrs.
Ethel Mae Kelley, 89, formerly of Andover, passed away on Wednesday
(Jan. 2, 2013) under the care of HPH Hos- pice Care Center in Brooksville, FL.Mrs. Kel- ley was born in Hornell on
Aug. 2, 1923, the daughter of Floyd and Eva (Manning) Crowner. She was a 1941 grad- uate of Andover Central School.
On Dec. 3, 1947, she married Fred Charles Kelley, Sr., who predeceased her on March 14, 2009.
Ethel was a bookkeeper for the Andover Central School Dis- trict for 18 years until her retire- ment in 1986. Previously, she worked for Alfred University, also as a bookkeeper, for 12 years.
She will be deeply missed by daughters: Rebecca A. (Leon Robert) Fanton of Wellsville and Nora L. Sample of Brooksville, FL and son: Fred C. (Tracy) Kel- ley Jr. of Wellsville. She is also survived by a sister: Norma (Gene) Cedruly of Wellsville, whom she loved dearly. Addi- tionally, she is survived by 9 grandchildren; 13 great grand- children; and several nieces and nephews.
Ethel enjoyed painting and reading. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Order of Eastern Star. She loved to stay in touch via the internet with her family and friends; separated by distance, but held close in her
heart.
A memorial service for Ethel Mae Kelley, who passed away on Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2013) was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
Memorial contributions in Ethel’s name may be made to:
HCH Sturgill Hospice Care Center 12242 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34613, or to Hart Comfort House, 141 East State St., Wellsville, NY 14895.
Arrangements were under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
WALLY S. CLARKE 1961 Andover C.S. graduate
INDEPENDENCE--Wally S.
Clarke, 70, of Independence, passed away
T h u r s d a y (Aug. 1, 2013) at home follow- ing a lengthy illness, sur- rounded by family.
Mr. Clarke was born on
May 22, 1943, in Wellsville, to Decatur M. and Lettie Naomi (Densmore) Williamson Clarke.
He was a 1961 graduate of An- dover Central School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet- nam War from 1963-69. On July 24, 1971, in Andover, he married Genevieve M. Donnelly, who predeceased him on July 30, 2007.
Wally was an equipment oper- ator and later a foreman for Na- tional Fuel in Wellsville from 1967 until his retirement in 2008.
Wally is survived by two daughters, Kathleen (Douglas) McCutcheon of Independence, and Hannah (Charles) Powell of Crescent, Okla.; two sons, Ben- jamin (Denise) Clarke and Will Clarke, both of Independence;
two brothers, Gerald (Linda) Clarke and Maxson (Sue) Clarke, both of Andover; one uncle, Gerald (Arlene) Dens- more of Georgia; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Childs of Slidell, La.; a brother-in-law, Danny Gerace of Buffalo; eight grandchildren, Jesse McCutcheon, Savannah Fanton, Garette McCutcheon, Allyson Clarke, Jillian Clarke, Maggie Powell, Andrew Powell and Hunter Powell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Wally enjoyed horses and black powder hunting. He was a member of the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church.
His greatest pleasures though came from his love and devotion to his family. He treasured his time spent with them.
There was no prior visitation.
A private funeral service was held at the convenience of the family. A gathering to celebrate the life of Wally was held at the home of his daughter, Kathleen McCutcheon at 697 CR 22A in Independence at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2013. Online condo- lences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Arrangements were under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral
Home in Andover. Memorial contributions in Wally's name may be made to Christian Chil- dren's Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294.
GARY L. PENSYL A hearty laugh, a big heart ANDOVER--Gary L. Pensyl, 56, of 21 Pleasant Ave., An- dover, died unexpectedly Tues- day, July 30, 2013 in Wellsville.
Gary was known for his sense of humor and
always ap- preciated a good joke.
Those who knew him knew the only thing bigger than his laugh was his heart. He
was never too busy for a friend, family member or even a com- plete stranger in need. He loved music, playing guitar and singing with his friends, as well as with the band, Phlatt Stanlee.
His love, his laugh and his music will be missed by many.
For 20 years, Gary worked for U.S. Borax, in Boron, CA, as a heavy equipment operator, run- ning some of the largest earth- moving machines in the world.
After moving to Andover, he worked for K.S. LaForge in Wellsville.
He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Leona Dunham Pen- syl, of Andover, and daughter, Jillian (Chris) Kirkpatrick, of San Bernardino, CA, and two granddaughters, Victoria and Amber Kirkpatrick, as well as his mother-in-law, Gertrude Dunham, of Genesee, PA. He is survived by two "adopted"
granddaughters, Gianna Horton- Sibble and MacKenzey Izquierdo-Sibble, and "adopted"
grandson, David Horton-Sibble.
Gary is also survived by a brother, Richard (Mary Potter) Pensyl, of Wellsville; and four sisters, Dona Ragland, of Bak- ersfield, Calif., Lois (James) Hunt, of Wellsville, Sue (Mike) Coon, of King George, Va., and Nancy (Fred) Silsby, of Wellsville; several brothers- and sisters-in-law; and many special nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Erma (Kern) Pensyl; father-in-law, Charles Dunham; brothers, Donald, James, and Rickie Pensyl; and brother-in-law, Melvin Ragland.
Friends may call at Howard's Funeral Home, 931 Maple Ave., Whitesville, from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday (Aug. 4, 2013). Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday (Aug. 5, 2013) at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whitesville Central School Music Depart- ment, 692 Main St., Whitesville NY 14897, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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.
We hear, "Only in Alfred," so often. Here's an "Only in Almond,"
occurrence. Lauren Norris, homeschooled high school graduate daughter of Andy and Brooke Norris, took a disappointment and turned it into a triumph. When Jennie Decker, head of Alfred Ballet Academy, left that position, a saddened Lauren turned her love of ballet into love of teaching ballet, which she has been doing at the Norris home in Almond for the past three years.
We were delighted to attend the event, dedicated to the Lord, ad- vertised by this sign (photo by Craig Mix), where Lauren, in addition to teaching, also performed some gorgeous numbers. Forty-one stu- dents of both genders and many ages performed on the Norrises' side porch on this beautiful Friday afternoon.
clIffORd A. GEORGE Touched the hearts of everyone
ALMOND—Clifford A.
“Cliffy” George, age 2, of 7492 Donnelly Road, Almond, died Wednesday afternoon (August 7, 2013) at St. James Hospital, where he was taken by ambu- lance after being ill at home.
Born in Hornell on April 8, 2011, he was the son of Andrew and Heather (Richards) George.
Although he was only on this earth for a short time, Cliffy touched the hearts of everyone.
Peaches are said to have originated in China and they were in- troduced into Europe through Persia more than 2,000 years ago.
Many varieties have been developed over the years. This year’s har- vest is just beginning to come into our markets. It is supposed to be a good year for them.
This recipe is from the 2012 Taste of Home Healthy Cooking annual recipe book.
Peach Sorbet
½ c. water 2 T. lemon juice
3 T. sugar 4 med. peaches, peeled & sliced
In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly;
transfer to a blender. Add the peaches; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a freezer container; Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. (1/2 c. equals 104 calories, 0 fat, 0 cholesterol)
A peachy sorbet recipe to enjoy
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Dr. Picco has relocated his practice to Wellsville and will be seeing new and existing
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His office is at 15 Loder Street in Wellsville.
Samuel Jonathan Huang, a junior majoring in biological sci- ences: neuroscience at the Uni- versity of Rochester, has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society. Huang, the son of Wil- fred V. and Yenfen I. Huang, is a resident of Alfred, and a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School in Almond. Membership in Phi Beta Kappa recognizes students for their outstanding scholarly achievements, human- istic values, and personal charac- ter. Students are selected by faculty who are themselves members of the society. Huang has also been named to the Dean’s List at UR the past two semesters.
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AlfREd
Weather for the Week
July 23-August 12 July Hi lo Precip. Snow
23 78 55 1.51”
24 80 55 0.49”
25 66 40 0
26 72 41 0
27 79 47 0
28 74 49 0.40”
29 74 48 0.02”
30 70 46 0
31 72 47 0
Aug.178 48 0 2 76 50 0.05”
3 75 54 0.07”
4 74 48 0
5 70 41 0
6 71 42 0
7 76 46 0
8 74 62 0.78”
9 82 63 0.07”
10 75 54 0.46”
11 73 46 0
12 75 48 0
July summary:
Avg high: 79 Avg. low: 57 Highest: 91 (7/20) Lowest: 40* (7/25) Total precip: 3.79"
*Tied record low for date By JOHN BUcKWAlTER
Alfred Area Weather Recorder
The Alfred Police Department reports the following arrests:
--Mark D. Green, 52, of Al- fred, was charged Wednesday, July 24 with 3rd degree criminal trespassing, 2nd degree harass- ment and 4th degree criminal trespassing following a com- plaint from a Shaw Road resi- dent who alleged that on July 23, Green entered their residence un- invited, subjected an occupant to physical contact and damaged the front door upon exiting.
Green was arraigned in Alfred Town Court and released on his own recognizance after a Tempo- rary Order of Protection was is- sued.
In an emergency, dial 911.
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He had an infectious smile and laugh. Cliffy was “easy going”
and loved playing with his toy cars and drums. He will always be loved—he will never be for- gotten—and he will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John George.
Surviving are his parents, An- drew and Heather George of Al- mond; his sister, Stella George at home; paternal grandmother, Bonnie George of Almond; ma- ternal grandmother, Myra Meu- nier of Ogdensburg; maternal grandfather, John (Brenda) Me- unier of Ogdensburg; his aunts and uncles, John George, Eliza- beth (Ed) Smith, Craig Meunier, Adam Meunier and Abbi Meu- nier; his cousins, Nixy Wing, Erin Smith, Lucas Cady and Travis Cady.
The family of Clifford A.
“Cliffy” George received friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
10 at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. Pri- vate funeral services were held at the convenience of the family.
Burial was in Woodlawn Ceme- tery, Almond.
ALFRED VILLAGE GARBAGE SERVICE
PLEASE NOTE the following important information regarding your service:
Village Garbage Service will be running as usual the week of the Labor Day Holiday
The Village will have regular service on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
REPEALING THE NEW YORK “SAFE ACT”
On January 15, 2013 the State Legislature passed the “SECURE AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2013,”
commonly known as the New York SAFE ACT.
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed it the same day.
It was a bad law in almost every way.
The law was enacted at an emergency session of the State Legislature called by Governor Cuomo. There was no actual emergency, other than Cuomo’s desire to pass a gun control law be- fore President Obama and Congress passed one.
The passage of the SAFE ACT had at least one un- intended beneficial side effect. The firestorm of opposition to this bad law guaranteed that Con- gress wouldn’t pass its own version of such a law.
Unfortunately, New Yorkers are stuck with this law that clearly infringes upon their Second Amendment rights.
The SAFE ACT requires almost all sales of firearms and ammunitions be reported to the State.
It prohibits the sale of various types of firearms, and forbids internet sales of assault weapons. It changes the definition of what constitutes an as- sault weapon so that many formerly legal firearms are now illegal. It imposed an arbitrary limit so that no ammunition magazine can contain more than 7 bullets. It turns out that almost no firearms have such magazines available. Governor Cuomo publicly acknowledged this portion of the law was unenforceable. To avoid allegations that the law was intended to ban the sale of all handguns, Cuomo declared that larger magazines are okay, as long as no more than 7 bullets are placed in that magazine. Guess who can be counted upon to ig- nore such limits? I think that criminals will simply laugh at this foolish law.
The SAFE ACT failed to contain an exemp- tion for law enforcement officers carrying standard issue firearms as part of their duties. This put po- lice in risk of prosecution. This oversight had to be corrected in an amendment passed earlier this
summer. The current provisions of this law are vir- tually unenforceable and counter-productive. Ear- lier this year the Allegany County Legislature passed a resolution opposing the New York SAFE ACT, and calling for its repeal. At least 51 other counties (out of a total of 58 counties) have passed similar resolutions calling for its repeal. Not sur- prisingly, Governor Cuomo has dug in his heels and refuses to consider repealing it. At present he has the necessary votes in the State Legislature to prevent its repeal.
My objective in writing this article is to ener- gize and motivate as many voters as possible over this issue. We must let Albany know that it has gone too far, and that the SAFE ACT must be re- pealed. The way to do that is to vote for candidates who oppose the SAFE ACT. This will communi- cate a clear message to State Legislators who must run for office next year. A strong turnout for Re- publican candidates is the best way to deliver that message. Although many local Democrats also op- pose the SAFE ACT, their party has clearly chosen to endorse and support the SAFE ACT. They must now pay a price for supporting this law.
In April 1775 British Redcoats marched from Boston to Lexington to seize guns and ammunition stored by local residents. Those patriots refused to accept the right of the government to take away their firearms and ammunition. In defense of their freedom they took a stand and fired “the shot heard round the world.” This precise issue started the American Revolution. The right to bear arms has enormous implications for our nation and society.
The consequences of allowing this law to survive cannot be overestimated. If the SAFE ACT had been in effect in 1775 the Redcoats would have known the name, address and other personal infor- mation of every patriot that stood against them on that historic April morning. We must take a stand now, before it is too late. REPEAL THE NEW YORK SAFE ACT.
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Speaking to Them in the Language of their Gizzard You patch the leaky roof
And fix the broken stair;
Isn't that the proof
Of just how much you care?
You change the oil and filter, Fill all the tires with air, Adjust what's out of kilter – They still don't know you care?
You barbecue the chicken – Cuisine extraordinaire!– And leave them finger-lickin’…
NOW they know you care!
—B. B. Q. Mouse
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Letter to the Editor:
The Senate's top tax writers have promised their colleagues 50 years worth of secrecy in ex- change for suggestions on what deductions and credits to pre- serve in tax reform."
This is the opening sentence in a piece published by THE HILL, a Washington DC on-line news- paper. Re-read that first sentence.
Our senate is so corrupt its members don't want their name connected with the sordid "tax deals" they have made in the past. It can't be because they would be embarrassed or ashamed. They are incapable of such. They are afraid that we, their voting constituents, might find out just who the corrupt SOBs are and vote them out.
Many congressmen are so in- toxicated on the power that comes with the IRS and the tax code the congress doesn't govern effectively.
This couldn't happen if the FairTax Act were adopted. This proposed tax legislation has been before congress for over 10 years but never even considered. With the FairTax there are NO LOOP HOLES; absolutely no opportu- nity for "crooked deals" by elected congressmen. Its passage
It pays to advertise in the
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would annihilate the IRS too.
Educate yourself about the FairTax. Contact your congress- man; demand its passage.
The corrupt congress is bring- ing our nation to ruin.
Glen E Terrell 1410 West Lavender Lane Arlington, TX 76013 [email protected]
Editor
The Alfred Sun Box 811
Alfred, New York 14802 Re: Your promotional efforts on behalf of a local novelist.
Dear Editor:
When it was suggested by the very able Director of the Twenti- eth Century Club Library in Al- mond, Tammy Kokot, that I consider a signing of my new novel at her venue in my home- town, I wasn’t quite sure what sort of publicity could be arranged to promote this effort. I may not be an A-List writer, but I have lived and worked in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas, the latter where I was Director of Marketing for a film production company, so I have some small idea of what it takes to promote in major markets.
Your paper and readership must be much more far-reaching than I expected. The publicity given my talk and book signing was as good as anything in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning Newsor Chicago Tribune . . . in fact, it was probably better. The turnout was great and I was able to con- nect with cousins whom I had
never met, one of whom came up from New Rochelle in Westch- ester County to meet me.
Your paper and Tammy Kokot are amazing! This lady came in from medical leave using a cane to help me with the writing of in- scriptions, as I have an infliction called “essential tremor,” that causes my writing to sometimes look like a doctor’s prescription scrawl. Someone should do an article on all that she has done for my little hometown library, in- cluding the installation of an el- evator for those less mobile.
In short, this event was well at- tended and very enjoyable. I got to hold forth about the why and wherefore of my two fictional accounts (but historically accu- rate) of American Indians in pre- Columbian North America.
I got to connect with a lot of people from my past and meet two cousins I didn’t even know about. Thank you very much for making this a very memorable and successful event.
Sincerely, David John David Fenner PS: I also got to attend the AACS annual Alumni Banquet and reconnect with a lot of schoolmates.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Alfred Almond Board of Education is seeking to purchase the following items directly from farmers/producers/growers for the 2013-014 school year. These amounts are per month for 10 months (Sept 13 to June 14). The district will receive quotes on the follow- ing items on Board meeting in August.
Full Year Cost Items - example
Apples (Empire) 3 cases Seasonal Items - example
Broccoli 4 bags/20#
Tomatoes 1 cs./25#
Spinach 3 #
Carrots # 25#
Lettuce 5 cs.
Onions # 10#
Cucumbers 1cs
Peppers 1 cs /18#.
Pears 1 cs.
Potatoes 2 bags/ 50#
Peaches cs. 1 cs.
Use subject to availability of product and menu requirements.
The district is required to obtain products from the farmers that sub- mit the lowest price.
Delivery would be to the Alfred Almond Central School 6795 State Route 21 between 6:30 am and 1:00 pm.
Payment from approved invoices shall be paid within 45 days following delivery.
For further information, contact Heather Wakeley, Food Service Manager, at 276-6550 or [email protected] by August 26, 2013.
We encourage you to contact us by August 26, 2013, if you are interested in selling items to the district or if you have additional questions.
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Week of August 15-August 21, 2013 ALFRED SUN, PO Box 811, 764 Route 244, Alfred, NY 14802 607-587-8110
By PETER McCLAIN Special to the Alfred Sun
ALFRED—The first Str8 Eight Day in Alfred was celebrated Thursday evening, August 8 (8/8) at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse.
The festivities included several activities for children: face painting, balloons and a coloring contest – won by Jennie Bensley.
Game inventor, Peter McClain, provided in- struction and organized the inaugural Str8 Eight Day tournament. After four rounds of play, first place was earned by Gene Staiger with a grand total of 571 points, second place by Koleman Fritz with 495 points, and third place by Artemas Steere with 455 points.
The winners of the various age categories were Micah McClain, Koleman Fritz, Artemas Steere, Bradley Davis, Robert Greeley, Chelly Ninos, John Ninos, and Gene Staiger.
Gene received the grand prize of an $88.88 gift card to the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse while the other winners received $8.88 gift cards and each winner went home with a deck of Str8 Eight.
The Alfred Sports Center outfitted all partici- pants with commemorative tee-shirts.
A plaque listing the annual winner of the Str8 Eight Day Tournament will be displayed at the Terra Cotta for all to see.
To view additional photos from the event, go to www.facebook.com/Str8EightGame.
Alfred area residents play on Str8 Eight Day
Phil Curran of Alfred Sports Center (pictured above), designed and donated tee-shirts to participants of the first annual affair.
Above left, the inaugural Str8 Eight Day Tournament winner Gene Staiger (holding plaque) is flanked by Terra Cotta Coffee- house proprietors Chelly and John Ninos who did a spectacular job hosting the event, and game inventor and tournament coor- dinator, Peter McClain.
‘Str8 Eight Staiger’ wins $88.88
Oldest participant displays his wisdom
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OPEN AND SHUT
There is nothing new under the sun, a revered text tells us. And while the latest inventions from Silicon Valley may seem to refute that proposition, it may well be true of rhetorical devices, those verbal and mental forms with which we construct our arguments and for- mulate our opinions. First identified by the ancient Greeks and Ro- mans, those devices are still in use today, both in the public arena and in our private, everyday lives. And they can have a profound ef- fect on the ways we experience the world, whether we realize it or not.I am thinking in particular of procatalepsis, a device much fa- vored by politicians, public officials, columnists, and others in po- sitions of influence. Procatalepsis is a figure of speech in which the writer raises an objection to his or her argument and subsequently refutes it. Often the objection being considered is introduced by
“Granted,” “To be sure,” “It may be argued,” or some such phrase.
By duly considering that objection, the writer (or speaker) appears reasonable, realistic, and open to others’ points of view. The effect, however, is to rebut or exclude the opposition, while strengthening one’s own line of argument.
As a case in point I would cite a recent column by New York Timescolumnist Frank Bruni. In this column, entitled “Who Needs Reporters?” (June 2, 2013), Bruni advances the argument that in the digital era political reporters are becoming irrelevant and obsolete.
Enabled by the Internet, politicians are finding “route[s] around the news media,” allowing them to deliver their messages at their own tempos and on their own terms. As his prime example, Bruni ad- duces Rep. Michelle Bachman’s recent online video, in which she announced her decision not to seek reelection:
It could easily have been mistaken for a campaign ad, with lighting that flattered her, music to her liking and a script that she read in as many takes as she desired. There was no risk of stammer or flop sweat, no possibility of reporters itching to challenge her self-ag- grandizing version of events. Weird, no?
“Well, no,” Bruni answers, rejecting this anticipated response. He then goes on to cite other examples of Bachman’s strategy, notably those of Anthony Weiner and Hillary Clinton, both of which illus- trate “politicians’ ability, in this newly wired world of ours, to go around us and present themselves in packages that we can’t simul- taneously unwrap.”
Shortly thereafter, Bruni anticipates another objection: that “you journalists have brought this on yourselves.” And though he gives some credence to that argument, he soon returns to his main point, which is that politicians as otherwise diverse as Bachman, Weiner, and Clinton are using the Internet to “marginalize naysaying re- porters” and “neutralize skeptical reporting.” For Bruni this is a dis- turbing development, because it deprives journalists of their right to question politicians, and it violates the public’s right to see its leaders
“in environments that aren’t necessarily tailored to their advantage.”
Bruni’s points are well taken, but one might observe that in his column he is doing something akin to what Bachman, et.al., are doing in their videos. By employing procatalepsis—four times in a single column—Bruni is himself negating naysayers, neutralizing skeptics, and controlling the discourse. What appears to be a dia- logue between writer and reader is in fact a persuasive monologue.
Rejoinders are considered only be rejected. The writer remains in firm control.
And what Bruni is doing in the public arena bears a close re- semblance to what many of us habitually do in our private, interior monologues. Briefly entertaining ideas that challenge our assump- tions and subvert our fixed ideas, we reject those troublesome in- truders. Practicing procatalepsis, nor as a rhetorical technique but as a habit of mind, we strengthen our convictions and bolster our established points of view. Having briefly opened our minds, we snap them shut again, excluding the possible other case.
To that natural human tendency, the regular practice of medita- tion can be a potent counterforce. For as Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel, author of The Power of an Open Question, puts it, meditative space
“doesn’t do—it allows.” It “allows objects to come into being, to function, to expand, to contract, to move around, and to disappear without interference.” Those “objects” may well be our familiar no- tions, prejudices, and cherished self-concepts, but they may also be unwelcome and unfamiliar ideas, which challenge and alter what we have always thought. By allowing all to co-exist, if only for the space of single sitting, we open the possibility of seeing things afresh—and of discovering something truly new under the sun.
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Ben Howard leads the Falling Leaf Sangha (www.fallingleaf- sangha.blogspot.com), a Zen practice group in Alfred.
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ANGELICA–For an evening of outstanding live acoustic music accompanied by a deli- cious meals, look no further than Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café in Angelica.
This Friday, August 16 we welcome husband-and-wife duo Nate and Kate Marshall of Ithaca, who deliver a mix of heartfelt modern folk, swing, blues, Americana and jazz, with the added bonus of humor and juggling -- for a unique and dy- namic show.
On Saturday, August 17 we’re pleased to present Jeffrey Taylor, a pianist from Fredonia, who will perform a mix of standards and popular tunes, with a guest vocalist. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
Friday August 16 7:30 p.m.
Nate and Kate Marshall de- scribe their CD "Fame by Frame" as follows: “rooted in the great American folk vein, but dowsed with heartfelt absur- dism, crafty lyrics, and a classi- cal lean. Lots of male-female harmony, cello, piano, blues har- monica, bells, choirs, chickens, checkout aisle beeps turned into an EKG machine, etc.” Did we mention the juggling?
Music blogger Wildy Haskell writes, “ Nate and Kate take a sometimes tired musical form and breathe magic and life into it. Americana/folk has never sounded so good. Nate is a dy- namic singer-songwriter with
NATE AND KATE MARSHALL
Husband-wife duo to perform in Angelica
unusual lyrical ability and a per- fectly imperfect voice. Kate brings the mellow, sometimes dancing sound of her cello and her lush voice to enhance the sonic landscape of Nate &
Kate.”
Oh yes. And there is bound to be juggling. The last time Nate performed at Black-Eyed Susan he even balanced his instrument on his nose! www.nateandkate- music.com
Saturday August 17 7:30 p.m.
Jeffrey Taylor lives in Fredo- nia and has considerable experi- ence playing cocktail and piano bar music. We’re looking for- ward to an evening of stylish piano entertainment and partic- ularly a number of pieces on which he’ll be joined by a spe- cial guest vocalist.
Coming up….
Thursday Aug. 22--Angelica Cruise Night. 5-8 p.m.
Whether you own a vintage car, or just love to talk with oth- ers about them, pack family and friends in the car and head to Main Street Angelica. Find your dream car while enjoying great cruise food, ice cream, flashback 50’s music, “Driver’s Choice prizes,” and more. Fundraiser will benefit the Angelica Hose Company, Angelica Free Library and Angelica Community Radio. Most shops open late.
Poodle skirts and saddle shoes encouraged!
Free and open to the public.
Registered drivers are eligible to
win prizes. No charge to regis- ter.7:30 p.m. Friday August 23—Amanda Davids -- Urban Funk, Soul, Jazz.
Armed with her piano, Ham- mond organ and a raging soulful voice, and taking inspiration from the innovators of fusion jazz, funk and hip hop (Herbie Hancock, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood and The Roots) Davids has created her own unique musical vision.
www.amandadavids.com 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24—Tom Cooper – Country, folk, blues mixed with a little jazz.
With a twelve-string acoustic guitar and blues harmonica, Tom brings his original music and lyrics to Angelica from Alexan- dria, VA. www.tomcoopermusi- cian.com
Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café serves lunch seven days a week, dinner with live music every Friday and Saturday evening, and breakfast on Satur- day and Sunday. Located at 22 West Main Street in Angelica’s Park Circle National Historic District, the café seats 65 and is fully handicap-accessible, mak- ing it a perfect place for lunch- eons, showers, private dinners and other events. Food and bev- erage menus, wine lists and music schedules are posted on- line. For more information call 585-466-3399 or visit www.black-eyed-susan.com.
Dr. Richard Kellogg, profes- sor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State College, is the au- thor of an article appearing in the most recent issue of PAPER- BACK PARADE, a quarterly journal for readers and book col- lectors. Titled "Philip Wylie's:
The Disappearance," the article is a review and analysis of Wylie's science-fiction novel
THE DISAPPEARANCE
(1951).
The author points out that THE DISAPPEARANCE is among Wylie's finest achieve- ments in science fiction. Wylie describes a new and frightening world in which men and women are suddenly separated from each other and must live in par- allel universes. He goes on to depict a monosexual existence as one filled with rage, loneli- ness, and despair. Wylie con- cludes that the two sexes are interdependent and that a com- bination of male and female en- ergies is necessary to form the whole person.
Kellogg has written exten- sively about the life and literary legacy of noted author Philip Gordon Wylie (1902-1971). He also plays the role of Philip Wylie at the annual Open House held at Mr. Wylie's former resi- dence in Rushford over the Labor Day weekend. The Open House activities include displays of Wylie books, magazine arti- cles, photographs, and related memorabilia.
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ANGELICA--Concerned Citizens of Allegany County (CCAC) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 at the Angelica Library in Angelica. CCAC is the organization that stopped the low level ra- dioactive landfill in Caneadea in 1990 by going all the way to the US Supreme Court. We are thankful that this organization has been continuing to be active.
This meeting concerns the opposition of many in the community regarding Hyland landfill near Angelica expanding the daily haul of wastes by 50%. This will increase the daily trucks from 62 to 92 trucks and it will impact on many residents along the truck routes.
They require a air permit as this will increase air pollution and more.
The landfill is operated by Casella Waste Management hauling frack waste from Pennslylvania into Hyland as well as other landfills into NY without adequate scientific foundation from the state of NY.
CCAC gathered many comments from the community regard- ing this permit from DEC of NY to increase the daily hauling.
CCAC members are currently asking for a public hearing on this matter from DEC and the governor.
CCAC members are appreciative of the Sierra Club for com- menting on this expansion. Their members sent 4500 comments to the DEC in behalf of the concerned citizens about Hyland. The many other local comments are being copied at the DEC and members will report on the local comments and hope a public hearing will be scheduled by the DEC on this important matter.
ALFRED STATION—Labor Day will soon be here. Some have called it the last big weekend of Summer. With it often comes fun, family, and perhaps the last cook-out. But also with this Summer ending holiday comes the realization that there is a summer blood shortage.
You can help with this shortage through giving the gift of life. One pint of blood can help up to three persons. Plan now to be a part of the annual Summer Blood Drive at the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church; “A 3 C church: Connect- Care-Community.”
Come to the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church meeting house, the big white building at 587 Route 244, Alfred Station.
Come Monday, August 26. Come between 2-7 pm. Come if you are a walk-in. Come if you have made an appointment by calling 1- 800-RED-CROSS or through visiting redcrossblood.org. Come es- pecially if you are O-, O+, A-, or B-. Come if you have donated on or before July 1. Come Hydrated and with your Red Cross card or a picture ID. Come and give your friend, neighbor, family, or even a stranger the gift of life.
Thank You for entering this on your calendar today. Thank you in advance for coming on August 26. Thank You for giving the gift of life.
BELMONT—Family members who provide care for a loved one with dementia are encouraged to attend a free class in Belmont at the end of August that is designed to help caregivers improve their communication with their loved one.
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring the Improving Communication class at the Crossroads Building of the Allegany County Office for the Aging (6085 State Route 19 North, Belmont) on Tuesday, August 27 from 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
The program will include practical exercises and techniques in verbal and non-verbal communications to help caregivers improve their interaction with those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
For more information, call 1.800.272.3900. The Chapter’s web- site is also an excellent source for information about dementia, classes and programs, and resources in the community: alz.org/wny.
BELMONT—The ACCORD Corporation’s Allegany Business Center is inviting small businesses and prospective business owners to take the next step in business planning with the Fall 2013 Busi- ness Training Camp.
Entrepreneurs will learn: how to develop a business/strategy plan, tax issues, location selection, cost effective marketing, financ- ing options, insurance and risk abatement, legal issues, financial pro- jections, competition, record keeping and the benefits of M/WBE Certification. Computer instruction is also included at no additional cost. Classes will be presented by a variety of instructors including;
local business owners and professionals in specialized fields of ex- pertise.
Classes will be held from August 26 through Nov. 13, on Mon- day and Wednesday evenings (5:30 pm to 8:30 pm) at the Cross- roads & Commerce Center in Belmont.
Upon completion participants may be eligible to apply for a low interest business loan through Allegany Community Development Services, Inc. Seating for the course is limited.
For more information, visit the Business Center’s website at:
www.alleganybusinesscenter.com, or call 585-268-7605 Ext. 1711.
SCIO--The August meeting for the Catherine Schuyler Chapter of the NSDAR will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 15 at the Scio Community Building (Fire Hall) in Scio. This is a pot-luck din- ner; bring a dish to pass and table service. Beverage will be pro- vided. If you can't think of anything to bring, just come—we always have plenty. Feel free to bring your HODAR or significant other to enjoy the meal, meeting and program given by Steve Phillips and his command dog, Persia on "Service Dogs." The building is easy to find. Scio is located on Rt. 19; turn at the light in Scio onto Van- dermark Road (gas station/mini-mart on corner). The community building is next, on the right.
ALFRED—The Kimball Art Center, Park City, Utah, selected JoAnn Poirier, a junior art and design major at Alfred Univer- sity, as one of five students to participate in its RELEVANT 2013 program this summer.
Poirier, who is concentrating on clay printing, is a graduate of Saint Mark’s High School and a daughter of Michael Poirier and Laura Mattick of Bear, DE.
RELEVANT 2013 is an eight- day, artist-in-residence event fo- cusing on sculpture, painting, mixed media, and photography running from July 27-Aug. 4, 2013. The program is designed to give five under-graduate or graduate-level students the knowledge and platform neces- sary to become a successful, full-time career artist. RELE- VANT provides the participants with one-on-one, in-studio ses- sions with a commercially vi- able, working artist mentor, panel discussions, and network- ing events with art industry pro- fessionals and collectors.
The program culminates with an exclusive exhibition in the Main Gallery of the Kimball Art Center running from Aug. 3- Sept. 1, 2013. Artists’ works will be displayed during the 43rd Park City Kimball Arts Festival, held Aug. 2-4. This event is con- sidered to be one of the top art festivals in the country which at- tracts over 57,000 art enthusi- asts.
Scott Iwasaki of The Park Record, Park City’s newspaper, interviewed the five RELE-
AU art student get artist-in-residence
VANT participants. Here is what Poirier said about her artistic in- terests and participation in the program.
Why did you want to be- come an artist?
“I loved making things. My mom would always have crafts and things for us to do. I felt a real satisfaction in that. When I was in high school, I started doing ceramics and felt I had a natural affinity and talent for that. When I got into college, I started looking to find myself in art and how art tells me more about my perception in the world. With my clay printing, I met an artist named Mitch Lyons and he invited me to take his workshop on clay printing.”
How has art enhanced your life experiences?
“Art has opened my eyes to parts of people and the world in perceptions you don’t really think about. In ceramics, for ex- ample, you learn how people work. When you make a mug, you find that men and women hold them differently. It’s inter- esting to pick up on things like that and see what I’m attracted to and what other people are at- tracted to.
I also like figuring out what the role of the artist has in soci- ety. When you look at prehis- toric art, you see that the artists had a specific role and were val- ued, as opposed to today, espe- cially in America, where art isn’t necessarily valued by the aver- age person.”
What are your thoughts about being accepted into the Relevant Program?
“I was just completely elated and felt this is such a great op- portunity for me to really put myself out there for the first time and expose myself to a broader audience and not just to the peo- ple in my school or local com- munity. I liked that I would be working with a mentor. He's been pushing me to expand my ideas. This has provided an op- portunity for me to fully develop a piece and really give it deep at- tention and thought.”
What do you hope to learn from your mentor?
“He knows what the chal- lenges of the art world are. We have been discussing how I can put words and imagery or what- ever your medium is together to make your message available to be read and looked at by others.
That’s something that is hard for me to conceive because I’m still in school and don't have that broad audience, yet. So, this is an opportunity for him to guide me.”What is your project about?
“It is about the role of women in today's society. In my mind when it comes to race, gender and sexuality, most people in American may think we have come very far, but I think any- one can still be discriminated against for any reason. And we are not as far along as we think we are. The work involves mixed media. I like incorporat- ing technology into my work. It enables me to be free with my concepts and imagery. I’m also using the clay printing process, because that can add great depth to the subject.”
