During the March 27-28 New York Press Association Spring Convention in Saratoga Springs, Alfred University students (from left) Lauren Brilla, Jor- dan Loux, Cheyenne Rainford, Emily Smith, Jordan Brown, Shawn Buono and Tanasia Singletary, despite a multitude of newspa- pers from which to choose, were seen reading the Alfred
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ALFRED—Alfred Village residents will see a slight in- crease in their village tax bill as the Alfred Village Board has de- liberated extensively over the past few months. An increase in the village tax rate of 34 cents per $1000 assessed value will re- sult in about a $46 increase in the average village household.
State aid to the municipality remains unchanged over the past five years, in the amount of
$201,841. Five years ago, the Village of Alfred took a cut in state aid.
In an effort to help balance the budget, the Police Department did not fill a vacant position.
A press release from Alfred Village Clerk-Treasurer Kathy Koegel explained the village’s budget process and deliberations:
THIS PAST FALL, the Vil- lage of Alfred Board of Trustees began its 2015-16 budget process, with serious discussions of how to restructure the delivery of services and maintain infra- structure in the face of rising op- erating costs and limited revenue.
With a very limited tax base (less than 10% of the $386 mil- lion total assessed property value), village employees and of- ficials have worked diligently to contain costs and to determine
ALMOND–The Alfred-Almond Central School Board of Edu- cation will present its proposed 2015-16 school budget at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 in the high school auditorium. The school board has adopted a proposed budget of $12,829,353 for the 2015-2016 school year.
The school district annual meeting and election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, with voting to be held from 1 to 9 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Eligible residents may vote on the 2015-16 school budget, for a candidate to fill one five-year vacancy on the Board of Educa- tion, on a proposition to purchase one (1) 66-passenger school bus, on a proposition to expend from the Capital Reserve Fund and on a library proposition.
Deadline for nominating petitions was 4 p.m. Monday, April 20. At press time, the Alfred Sun learned that Gary Acker is seek- ing re-election to another five-year term on the Board of Education and he is being challenged by Kristelle Sage.
Unregistered eligible voters may register from 2-8 p.m. on Tues- day, May 5, 2015 at the school where copies of the proposed budget and resolutions will be available during the 14 days prior to the annual meeting. Absentee ballots are available from the District Office. Requests for absentee ballots must be made seven days prior to the vote, if by mail, and one day prior to the vote, if in person.
Village holds tax rate, fee increase to 2% hike
Dave Porter, President of Comfort House of Allegany County, is surrounded by representatives of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 702, as they present a check for over $4,500.
Village drops a police position
A-A budget presentation set for 7 p.m. Tues., May 5
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what capital projects could af- ford delay. These efforts have re- sulted in a tax rate that was held steady in four of the last five years, with only one year show- ing an increase of less than 1%.
This tax stabilization was both in response to public pleas and part of a vision for future village property investment and resi- dency, but the village faced a dilemma in finding ways to fund contractual increases in em- ployee benefits, primarily the temporary hike in retirement costs. For the past few years the village has funded these costs with savings, but this practice is a short-term solution.
In the fall of 2014, the willing- ness of the police department to restructure its contract terms and personnel was the biggest factor in moving the village back to- wards a path of financial sustain- ability.
The 2015-16 tentative budget resumes progress on some long- term capital projects while hold- ing the tax rate and fee increases to 2%. For the average family, this will be an increase of $46 from the prior year. Retirement costs are finally beginning to de- cline, and the NYS Retirement System continues to calculate and convey the impact of stock market growth and new tiers on
local government costs over the long-term.
It is anticipated the village will begin to use less of its savings to fund operations, but it remains uncertain how long it will take to regain stability in employee ben-
efit costs. At the same time, aging infrastructure continues to require updates and repairs, ne- cessitating careful and informed decisions about budgetary spending.
As opportunities present them-
selves, in the context of planning and financial sustainability of the region as a whole, the village will continue to consider cooper- ative agreements and shared services that will be of benefit to its citizens.
WELLSVILLE—Saturday, April 25, was a day of wonderful support for the Comfort House of Al- legany County. Four separate events were raising funds for comfort care at the same time. Most of the fundraising for Hart House is done by our sup- portive “community.”
“We don’t necessarily pick the dates for this fundraising, but we do try hard to represent the Hart House at each of the events to show our ap- preciation,” explained David Porter, “We were spread thin this past weekend.”
At the Richburg Rod and Gun Club, Dave Myers and friends held the 2nd Annual Linda Myers Me- morial Trap Shoot and Chicken BBQ. This event included trap shoot competitions, a chicken BBQ as well as a basket auction. In all, the event raised
$4,000 for the Hart Comfort House. The winners of the trap shoot all donated their cash winnings back to the fundraiser making this an even more amazing event.
“We would like to thank the Richburg Rod and Gun Club for all the work they do for the commu- nity,” Porter said.
At the American Legion Morrison Hayes Post 702, the Women’s Auxiliary held a 350 event that raised over $4,500. They served lunch and had sev- eral raffles during the day, and we all had a great time.
In addition to raising money and awareness for the last five years, this dedicated group of women
has always taken time to thank our volunteers and staff for their dedication to the Hart Comfort House.
This year for the third time, we were also chosen as a designated charity by the Hot Dog Day com- mittee. Hot Dog Day is a community event organ- ized for Alfred by Alfred University and Alfred State College students and staff to raise money for local charities. Board members of Hart House sold tickets all afternoon to help in the fundraising.
Last, but not least, is our ongoing fundraiser, Two Hogs with Hart II. Jim Smith and Rob War- boys, our Hogs, left on Saturday, April 25, riding their motorcycles from Wellsville to Key West, FL.
Supporters are making donations while watching their progress from the Hart Comfort House of Al- legany County Facebook page. Two years ago they raised over $11,000 as well as awareness for our end of life facility. Donations are currently being accepted in support of the Two Hogs with Hart on Hart Comfort House’s website at: http://comfort- houseofalleganycounty.org/donate-to-comfort- house/how-to-make-a-donation/.
As dreary as Monday morning looked in Wellsville, the sun is shining at the Hart House.
Hart Comfort House feels so appreciated and loved. An organization like Hart Comfort House is a success, only in a community as generous as this.
Thank you.
A ‘FUNdraising day’ success Four events raise thousands for Comfort House
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‘Jack’ McCarthy, 82, was farm manager, auctioneer
‘Dick’ Ordway, 78, was lifelong Whitesville resident
JOHN J. “JACK”
McCARTHY II Lived in Almond since 1997 ALMOND—John J. "Jack"
McCarthy II, 82, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2015. He was born on July 29, 1932 in Medina, the son of the late John J. McCarthy and Mary (Deasy) McCarthy. He gradu- ated from Medina High School, received a Bachelor of Arts from St. Bonaventure University and a Master's Degree from the Uni- versity of Miami in Florida. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.
Medina was his home his home for 65 years.
He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Kather- ine (McCarthy) Schilling and Julie Ann (McCarthy) Anderson.
Jack married Joyce Marie Rossow on Jan. 21, 1966. Joyce
predeceased him on Dec. 14, 1994.
Jack worked as a farm man- ager for Lew Phinney Quarter Horses and Mike Bokman Quar- ter Horses, successfully showing many horses at halter for their owners. He was a past president of the Empire State Quarter Horse Association. He served as Civil Defense Director and Fire Coordinator for Orleans County for six years. He attended the National Fire Academy and completed many courses and later instructed there. Jack was a County Legislator for Orleans County. He retired from the Army Reserves after serving 26 years, becoming a First Sergeant with the rank of E8.
He was a member of St.
Mary's Church, Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, Ridge- way Fire Co., American Legion Drum Corps and Vice President of the Shelby Fire Co. Drum Corps. He enjoyed playing semi pro football for MAC (Medina Athletic Club).
Jack was well known for his
"McCarthy Auction Service."
He sold household goods, horse tack and equip; horses and cars.
He loved the auction business and entertaining auction goers with his stories. He was a gener- ous person, willing to help any- one in need. He had a quick wit and enjoyed making everyone around him laugh.
Jack married Virginia (Fowl- ston) Law on Aug 16, 1997 and
relocated to Almond. After mov- ing to Almond, he served as Town Supervisor for a short time and continued selling horse tack at auction, until 2006 when he suffered an injury from a fall that forced his retirement. In re- cent years he enjoyed watching John Wayne movies and spend- ing time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife;
two step-daughters, Sandra (David) Washburn of Almond and Deborah Billings of Ft.
Myers, FL; three step-grandchil- dren; and many nieces and nephews. Special family and friends include Elrene Monroe of North Tonawanda, Gary and Diane Woodcock of Lockport, and his niece, Julie Ann "Annie"
Anderson of Florida.
Relatives and friends called from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Bates & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., Medina, where a funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 23 with the Rev. Daniel J.
Fawls officiating. Burial was in the St. Mary's Cemetery.
A memorial service was also held at the Bishopville United Methodist Church in Arkport, at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jack's name to:
Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary's Church, West Avenue, Medina, N.Y., 14103; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Please sign the on-line register book at:
www.batestuttle.com
RICHARD “DICK”
GEORGE ORDWAY Lifelong Whitesville resident
WHITESVILLE---Richard
“Dick” George Ordway, 78, of 503 High Street, Whitesville, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville after a long illness.
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Bethesda Foundation funds EARS Lifeline with Noyes
HORNELL--Falls Happen…Lifeline Helps! For over 32 years, E.A.R.S. Lifeline has been the local provider of Medical Alert Serv- ices throughout the Noyes Health service area. Goal is to help seniors and those with chronic health conditions to age in place at home. This added layer of protection offers an easy and reliable way to obtain help 24 hours/day…if one should fall, have a mobility issue, or is sick and in need of help.
The program currently serves 725 active subscribers, all who live anywhere within 50 miles of the Noyes Hospital. In 2014, their FDA approved Lifeline equipment was used to call for help for 592 emer- gencies - over 75% due to falls!
Over the years, E.A.R.S Lifeline Program has been blessed with many donations to support their Lifeline equipment needs, to support older adults living at home. The program recently received a dona- tion of $2125 from the Bethesda Foundation in Hornell that will be used to purchase seven new Lifeline units to serve the Hornell area.
The Bethesda Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization devoted to the funding and support of health related projects and scholarships in the Hornell Area.
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He was born June 9, 1936, in West Union, to the late Avery Lawrence and Regina Mary (Beiser) Ordway. On Aug. 25, 1956, in North Tonawanda, he married Nadine Waugaman, who survives.
Dick was a lifelong resident of Whitesville. He attended Whitesville Central School where he was a competitive ath- lete and was employed by Air Preheater for 43 years. Dick served in the Army from 1959 to 1962. He was a member of the Whitesville Rod and Gun Club and was a life member of the Whitesville American Legion Post, Whitesville.
Surviving, besides his wife, Nadine, are a daughter, Michelynne Louise, and son-in- law, Cjay Stevens of San Anto- nio, Texas, and their children, Santino, Sophia, Serenity; three sisters, Barbara Jean (Leo) Cole- man of Rexville, Florence
"Flossie" (Sam) Lovelady of Whitesville, and Lois (Roger) Porter of Oakfield; several nieces and nephews; close fam- ily friend, Robert "Bob" McIn- tyre, his stepson and Bob's siblings, Denise, William and Joann.
He was predeceased by his parents; and brothers, Donald Ordway and Robert "Bob" Ord- way.
At Richard's request, there was no viewing or funeral. Me- morials may be made to the In- dependence Emergency Squad.
WELLSVILLE–Jones Memo- rial Hospital is offering a free community and employee well- ness fair from 7:30 am to 4 pm on Thursday, May 14 in the hos- pital’s Walchli Education Center.
No appointment is necessary.
“We will be celebrating Hos- pital Week during the week of May 11th and this is our gift back to the community,” ex- plained Brenda Szabo, VP of Di- agnostics and Rehab, who is heading up the hospital’s well- ness committee. “It is our way of saying thank you for the contin- ued support.”
JMH staff will provide a vari- ety of health screenings at no charge including blood pressure, bone density testing, balance as- sessment and flexibility meas- urement. The lab work offered will include glucose and choles- terol screenings. The Tanita Scale will be available to meas- ure body fat and BMI (Body Mass Index). In addition, the JMH Dietician will be available to discuss the importance of healthy eating.
ALBANY—The College of Saint Rose in Albany, an- nounced that 107 students were honored for outstanding aca- demic achievement at the Hon- ors Convocation held recently on the Saint Rose campus.
These local students received the following awards:
Shelby Allen of Alfred Sta- tion, a junior, received the Krista Henry Award. This award is pre- sented to a junior majoring in psychology whose overall grade-point average and grade- point average in psychology is at least 3.50 and who demonstrates -- through course work, intern- ship or other experiences -- com- passion, concern for others and an interest in entering the help-
ing professions.
Alexandra von Stackelberg of Alfred, a junior, received the Academic Achievement - Class of 2016 Award. The Academic Achievement Awards recognize outstanding students from the undergraduate classes – junior, sophomore and freshman.
Award recipients have achieved the highest cumulative grade- point averages in their respective classes.
From left are Debbie Sullivan and John Prior from the Bethesda Foundation; and Tara Coffey and Patti Piper from EARS Life- line Noyes Health.
Two earn honors at College of St. Rose
Free wellness fair set
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[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.]
Leah Crofoot lived next door to my sorority and was an hon- orary of the house. She was always very helpful loaning us things or giving invaluable advice on how to set up properly for a tea or other social functions. She was a somewhat daunting lady who seemed in complete control of her life, knowing exactly how she wished to live it. We were glad, however, that her door was always open to us. I remember these delicious cookies from among those given to us each Christmas by our honoraries.
Yum-Yum Cookies 1/2 c. butter, 1 pkg. cream cheese, 2 c. flour
Cream butter and cheese thoroughly, then add flour. Mix and chill overnight. When ready to bake, roll thin and cut into 3 inch squares.
Filling: 1/2 c. boiling water, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 pkg. dates cut small, 8-10 marshmallows, quartered.
Place these ingredients in saucepan. Cook slowly and stir until marshmallows have melted and the mixture thickens. When filling is cool, please a small quantity on each of the prepared squares, fold the square over and crimp edges. Bake in hot even watching carefull until golden brown.
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“"Spring would not be spring with- out bird songs."
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Two colorfully garbed, COLD young ladies shivering in front of Alumni Hall, before the start of the Hot Dog Day Color Run 5K Saturday, April 25.
Leah Crofoot was sorority honorary
Renee Karr, a senior from West Almond, was one of 163 students who presented original research and creative projects at SUNY Oneonta's annual Student Research and Creative Activity Day on April 16. Karr developed a project titled "Gender Neutral Restroom Opinion Survey"
under the guidance of Dr. Brenda Seery of the Child and Family Studies department. It was one of more than 175 scholarly works displayed at the college's Hunt Union during the daylong show- case, which also featured a keynote lecture titled "SUNY Oneonta--a lot closer to Broad- way than you think" by theatrical producer Hal Luftig, a 1979 SUNY Oneonta graduate and four-time Tony Award winner.
Created to recognize and pro- mote undergraduate scholarship and creative activity, Student Re- search & Creative Activity Day has become the premier on-cam- pus event for scholarly student exhibition. A total of 163 stu- dents, supported by 71 sponsors from academic and administra- tive departments, participated in this year's event, which featured presentations on a wide variety of topics across academic disci- plines.
ALMOND—Children born on or before December 1, 2010 are eligible to enter school in September 2015. Alfred-Al- mond Central School will hold Kindergarten Visitation and Registration in coming weeks.
Kindergarten visitation at A-A
On Monday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. parents and their children are invited to attend Kinder- garten Visitation. This visitation is open to all children who will be eligible to enter school in September of 2015. Kinder- garten registration will be held by appointment only beginning May 12-15 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
If your child is eligible to at- tend Kindergarten in September, 20, 2015 please call the Elemen- tary Office at (607) 276-6525 to confirm mailing information needed to register your child.
The Union Fraternal Associa- tion of Kanakadea-McArthur Chapter #242, OES and Univer- sity Lodge #230 F&AM, will serve a public Pan Steak dinner Friday, May 8 at the Fraternities Hall building, Karr Valley Road, Almond.
Dinners consist of pan steak and gravy, real mashed potatoes, ALMOND—In an effort to provide a safe environment for youth who are attending the Al- fred-Almond Central School prom this year, the Evangelical Christian Churches of Alfred and Almond (ECCAA) under the lead of Alfred-Almond Bible Church Associate Pastor Ken Shutt are sponsoring for a sec- ond year an after prom gathering at the AACS gym which they are calling “MORP.”
This gathering will be an all- night event for any and all of those students who have at- tended prom and will last from 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 through 7 a.m. Sunday, May 3.
“We have many things planned for this event including pizza, door prizes, drinks, other
COMMUNITY
refreshments and a variety of recreational activities,” said Shutt.
Some of the activities that will be taking place throughout the night include sports such as bas- ketball and volleyball, interac- tive games, a photo booth, a massive trivia game, and much, much more.
“Our goal is to keep the at- tending youth busy with good clean fun and entertainment,”
the associate pastor said.
In order to make this event a success, the ECCAA needs the assistance of individuals who care about the youth in our com- munity. Donations would greatly be appreciated toward the cost of this event.
“We also are looking for peo-
ple to volunteer to chaperone this event either for the whole night or even for a three-hour shift,” Shutt said.
Anyone in the community who is interested in assisting with this event is asked to please contact Pastor Ken Shutt at the Alfred Almond Bible Church ([email protected] or 607- 276-2334). Any financial dona- tions can be made through AABC as well.
“This is a major community event,” Associate Pastor Shutt said, asking that area residents please help by sharing this infor- mation with young people from Alfred-Almond Central School who will be in attendance at the Prom. “The Morp is for them,”
he said.
‘MORP’ planned for A-A prom-goers
Pan Steak Dinner May 8 in Almond
vegetable, roll, dessert and bev- erage. Prices for adults are $9 while children under 12 are $4.
Serving starts at 4:30 p.m. until sold out, usually before 6:30 p.m., so come early.
Proceeds go towards upkeep of Fraternities Hall. This will be the last Pan Steak dinner until September. There is plenty of
parking in the rear of the build- ing. For directions or more in- formation, call Mary-Lou Cartledge, 587-8071.
Kanakadea-McArthur Chap- ter #242 will hold a regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13 at Fraterni- ties Hall. Presiding at the meet- ing will be Gloria R. Griffin, Worthy Matron and David L.
Palmiter, Worthy Patron. Plans will be made for the Grand Ma- tron’s Official Visitation in Wellsville on May 22, and per- haps summer business.
Refreshments will be served after the meeting by Shirley Hoffman and her committee.
All Eastern Star and Masonic members of good standing are invited to attend and also help make plans for the upcoming events mentioned above.
IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE!!!
Upstate New York has a problem. In recent travels across much of the eastern United States I have observed that much of the country is doing significantly better than Upstate. That is what we observed in Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Car- olina, South Carolina, and even West Virginia.
In all of those states the roads are in better shape, the stores are busier, the restaurants more crowded, and the economy is booming. It was easy to tell when we crossed the line back into New York. I-86 is the worst Interstate Highway that we drove on. The local roads are consistently deterio- rated and full of potholes. Compared to the rest of the eastern US our region seems sluggish and eco- nomically depressed. What is going on? Why are things so much worse here than elsewhere in the country?
The problem isn’t related to geography, weather, natural resources, or the people. It ap- pears to be primarily related to the role of govern- ment, especially state government. Unfortunately, New York State has adopted a destructive and dys- functional approach to governing. NYS favors large, centralized, and oppressive government.
Local governments are given little autonomy, and must obtain approval from Albany for nearly every program and project. NYS also provides some of the most generous (and expensive) social welfare programs in the nation. The net effect of the NYS approach to government is that busi- nesses and workers move out, while immigrants, those on public assistance, and the needy move in.
This increases the burdens for those businesses and taxpayers that remain. That makes our region even less attractive to new businesses and workers.
I believe that government has an obligation to provide for the needy and vulnerable in society.
However, it also has an obligation to the rest of its citizens, including those who work, pay taxes, and run businesses. Wealth is not a bad thing. (Those who are poor would like to become wealthy, and join the ranks of the middle class or upper class.)
The challenge is to find the correct balance be- tween meeting the needs of the different classes.
New York State’s experiment in over-taxing and over-regulating appears to be a failure. Apart from New York City, we are losing population and jobs at a frightening pace. Our infrastructure is de- teriorating. Government bureaucrats stifle business and frustrate competition. Government is typically seen as an obstacle, not an ally of growth and de- velopment. Our system of government may have been well intentioned, but it simply isn’t working very well.
There’s no need to re-invent the wheel. Some of our sister states offer real-life examples of vi- brant, growing economies. States with lower tax rates, pro-growth policies, and public-private part- nerships are flourishing. They are creating jobs for their residents. Those employed residents require services and goods to improve the quality of their lives. Employers are paying taxes, creating jobs, and stimulating growth.
With a growing and larger tax base the gov- ernment can build and upgrade infrastructure, while still reducing tax rates. I read about employ- ers in Charleston SC, that are operating training programs for unskilled workers. They see it as an effective way to obtain the skilled workers that their businesses need.
Government and business are both essential for a thriving society. The challenge is to find the proper role and balance for each participant. The New York State model put government at the cen- ter of the process. That model hasn’t worked very well. We need to admit that failure, and adopt a different model.
Our new model has a place for government, but it is in a supporting role, not as the central player. Hopefully our State leaders will learn this lesson before things get much worse. As indicated in the title to this article, these issues don’t involve things as complicated as “rocket science.” With a little bit of common sense New York can once again become the “Empire State” that it once was.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership warning
You May Celebrate, Or You May Third The first of May, well that’s called May Day –
They danced ’round maypoles in its heyday.
The fourth of May too’s not a juke:
May the Fourth be with you, Luke.
The fifth of May, a storied bio:
Cinco de el mes de Mayo.
But sad to say, the last I heard, The third of May’s just May the third.
—Anon mAy Mouse
Preliminary reports of Hot Dog Day indicate that some of the changes implemented this year, while no doubt met with some re- sistance, nevertheless resulted in a better day for most.
And while there may have been some complaints that the heavy
“police presence” was a deterrent to “fun,” it nevertheless was wel- comed when individual parties were getting out of hand.
The carnival being located on “Academic Alley” or “The Allen Way” on the Alfred University campus was nicely done. It allowed sufficient space for carnival games, inflatables, a ferris wheel and still room for intermingling of those reveling in the Hot Dog. Music provided by the campus radio stations led to some daytime street dancing as well.
It was wonderful for motorists to be able to drive straight through town on Main Street. Yet, there also seemed to be plenty of pedes- trians downtown, most of them patronizing the village’s restaurants.
While I have yet to hear final statistics of the weekend’s impact on our public safety and emergency personnel, it is my understanding that there the severity of calls was far less than experienced last year when two persons nearly lost their lives due to alcohol overdoses.
The plan in place at present is for the two campuses to alternate hosting the Hot Dog Day Carnival, which means the street vendors and carnival will be located on the Alfred State campus in 2016.
I welcome area residents to write letters to the Alfred Sunto ex- press their opinions of the “new and perhaps improved” Hot Dog Day experience.
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Letter to the Editor of the Alfred Sun:
Democrats are slow to turn on their own, even when they know their brother ally is dead wrong on something. Most are just ter- rified of breaking ranks for fear that they will be punished by their political party, by being locked out of the benefits of being an elected representative with influence in a government office for which they fought hard to land and keep.
It appears that there are a few who are willing to stand up to this particular misdirected power of deception in their own politi- cal party, at any risk. And this one is big.
President Barrack Obama has been skirting the world, secretly negotiating with corporate and corrupt government interests of other nations to sign onto his Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
He now has most of his ducks in place and now wants Congress to rush his TPP trade agreement past Congress without any de- bate or chances of corrective amendments being offered, straight to his desk in the Oval Office for his signature.
Most of you will remember that when President Clinton was in office and promoted the NAFTA trade agreement along the same “fast-track” lines, promises and lies, through Con- gress; you do remember what happened after his success? Just about every single American manufacturing job got shipped abroad to the “cheapest” labor markets that could be found at that time. Along with that came the fast decline of the middle and working classes; something that is still going on. And our citizens were lied to about the new econ- omy based on “service” jobs off- setting any decline in our nation’s formerly vibrant econ- omy.
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Finally, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Sherrod Brown, both Democrats, just sent a letter, April 25, 2015, to Presi- dent Obama demanding that he come clean and make the terms of TPP completely public to the citizens of the United States of America, so we may judge for ourselves if his claims are true or not. The challenge by Senators Brown and Warren is quite clear, and has been made with great risk to their political careers.
Could this be worse than the Clinton betrayal? With the leaks about many TPP stipulations, the answer for me is a resounding
"YES!"
Now, you must demand the same of our current President, in your loudest voices possible, be- cause our American democracy is about to be confirmed as
“over” with TPP’s passage into law. We must RESIST!
Douglass Turner Alfred, NY
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Week of April 30-May 6, 2015 ALFRED SUN, PO Box 811, 764 Route 244, Alfred, NY 14802 607-587-8110
RYANA LAWSON and DREW SCHENCK (Elaine Hardman Photos)
BROOKE TILLOTSON
MUSIC THE ARTS
By ELAINE HARDMAN Alfred Sun Reporter ALFRED—An art show can be exciting and thought provok- ing. A person’s work can make other people see ideas and mate- rials in new ways and the mem- ory of that experience can hide in a mind ready to pop out at any time and demand attention.
Art shows in Alfred generally draw large crowds of people ready to look, listen and reflect as they swarm through galleries.
A great opportunity to experi- ence the work of about 90 grad- uates is set for Saturday May 9 from 3 till 6 pm.
All 90 students are about to graduate with Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. They will be on hand, often offering refresh- ments, sometimes introducing their parents and always ready to engage in conversation. Three such students are Ryana Law- son, Drew Schenck and Brooke Tillotson.
Ryana came to Alfred from Rochester to pursue a BFA with a concentration in ceramics. Her show will be in the Painting Stu- dio, 2nd floor of Harder Hall.
AU’s reputation in ceramics drew her to the university. She was concerned about attending a small school in a rural commu- nity but looks back now on the experience as a good fit.
“A college is all about com- munity and my community here has been fantastic,” she said. “I worked intensely here and feel satisfied.”
Ryana will show plates, cups and cake plates of terra cotta clay, covered with white slip and embellished with brightly col- ored plants and animals.
“The sweetness of the draw- ings attracts people,” Ryana said pointing out plates that vibrated cuteness. The shiny white slip looks like melted marshmallow with sweet birds and other creatures but when one looks closer other thoughts creep in. Some of the animals are dead and the mushrooms may be tasty or poisonous. Are they safe?
Ryana wants that atmos- phere of uncertainty to be there. She is interested in the cycle of life and death and enjoys seeing the variety of reactions from people who take time to look deeply at her drawings.
After graduation, Ryana will spend some time at Haystack as a Teaching As- sistant. She has applied for some post-bachelor programs and apprenticeships but she’s not certain of her next long-term
position.
Drew Schenck’s thesis show doesn’t have a shred of cute in it though he does have carefully shredded clothing. Drew was drawn from his home in New Orleans to Alfred for the ceram- ics program but his BFA will have a concentration in sculp- ture.
“I came for ceramics but stopped being loyal to one mate- rial and started exploring sculp- tural works,” said Drew.
Like Ryana, Drew was con- cerned about feeling isolated in a small town but said that the close relationships he has formed with faculty and students here made Alfred great.
Drew’s work will be on the 4th floor in Binns-Merril Hall.
When we talked he was still working on his statement but the elements he willdraw together surrounded him.
He used parts of a mannequin to form molds to make a series of body parts. He had a number of body segments lined up on a cart, some smooth, some written on, others with texture. He also had some clothing parts. What was once a shirt was only the collar, the button placket and enough of the side seams to hold it together and give one the sense of a shirt, the shadow of a shirt.
Why parts of a body or parts of clothing? Drew believes that our memories are in bits and parts, often more of an impres- sion than a detailed full story.
Sometimes memories are about scent or touch - senses he feels are more personal than the vi- sual.
Drew’s sculptural works will be hidden inside of frosted Plex-
AU Symphonic Band offers concert Friday, May 1
Art Shows draw large crowds to Alfred
iglas boxes. Holes in the boxes will allow his guests to reach in- side to explore the work and try to gain a sense of it through touch. There will also be waxed posters scented with essential oils ready for fingertip explo- ration.
The work is a vehicle for conversations and he’s looking forward to watch- ing and listening to the re- actions to his work. After graduation Drew hopes to find an internship or resi- dency for summer and eyond.
Brooke Tilloston went to high school in Canandaigua where her guidance counselor, an alumna of AU, suggested that Brooke might be happy in Alfred. After a campus visit, Brooke de- clared Alfred to be a
“golden nugget” and de- cided not to apply to any other schools.
She will graduate with a BFA with a concentration in graphic design. “Alfred forces people to experiment in new media. That’s the purpose of foundations class.
Everyone does everything. The first week we made a puppet show and then we made card- board coral reefs. We all worked on our own projects but worked near everyone else so we all talked, learned, thought and taught together.”
Brooke hopes that Alfred will find a way to increase the faculty in the graphic design depart- ment. Last year there was one faculty member and one adjunct but now there is just one person.
This limits the experience brought to students and spreads that one faculty member stress- fully thin.
Brooke’s thesis show will be on the second floor of Harder Hall. The focus of Brooke’s show is “a charming story book with nostalgic text and images.”
The main character is Annabel Lee, a nod to a character created by Edgar Allen Poe.
Brooke has long loved the works of Poe and views them as not frightening stories but as wispy dreams. She blended Poe’s stories into her own dream experience, illustrated them and created a young adult book. Her book will be available for order at the show for the Blurb price
of $30.
There will also be broadsides for each of the main stories:
Fairyland, The Raven, Sleeper, Black Cat and Annabel Lee.
Those familiar with senior thesis shows will notice a change in the placement of shows. Instead of having two students share a small space, groups of 4-7 will display in a large area. Shows are set for Harder Hall, Binns-Merrill Hall and the Cohen Center (behind the Cohen Gallery on Main Street). The goal is to allow for a better traffic flow within in the buildings and fewer hidden, out- of-the-way spaces.
All shows are open to the pub- lic with students on hand from 3- 6 pm on Saturday, May 9.
Parking is always limited so ex- pect to walk.
Harder Hall is the building near the traffic light in Alfred and that’s a good place to start.
There may be maps of gallery areas posted but it always works to blend into the crowd and flow through the spaces with every- one else. Some work is offered for sale and all is offered for dis- cussion so feel free to talk with everyone you see.
ALFRED–The Alfred University (AU) Symphonic Band, under the direction of Christopher Foster, will perform its spring 2015 concert on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Theater. The public is wel- come; admission is free.
The concert program will include
“Metrodance” by Randall Standridge;
“Metamorphosis” by Andrew Boysen Jr.;
“Sea Songs” by Ralph Vaughan Williams;
“Bloom” by Steven Bryant;
Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture;” “Ar- rows” by Samuel Hazo; “Blessed Are They” (from “German Requiem”) by Brahms; Alex Shapiro’s “Paper Cut;” and Robert W. Smith’s “To Challenge the Sky and Heavens Above.”
Foster is director of bands and assistant professor of music at AU. He directs the Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Brass
Choir, and teaches music theory and les- sons on wind instruments. He earned a master of music degree in performance from the University of Nevada-Reno and a doctor of musical arts in performance from the University of North Texas.
He holds extensive experience as a mu- sician and teacher, having performed with the University of North Texas Wind Sym- phony, Symphony Orchestra, Baroque
Trumpet Ensemble, and as a freelance musician.
In Nevada, he has also performed with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Reno Chamber Orchestra, Nevada Opera, Reno Jazz Orchestra, the Gordy Brown Show at Harrah’s Casino, and as principal trumpet and soloist for the Ruby Mountain Sym- phony.
6 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, April 30, 2015
“Cloud Construction: Daybreak” is currently part of an exhibition in China. (Photo provided) ALFRED–“Cloud Construc-
tion: Daybreak” is part of an ex- hibition mounted by the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) which opened April 9, 2015 in Beijing. This exhibi- tion, entitled “Blend of Civiliza- tions: The East-West Dialogue in Ceramic Art,” features four internationally acclaimed artists representing the United States, France, Japan, and China, in- cluding Wayne Higby AU pro- fessor of ceramic art.
Installed in five of the mu- seum’s main gallery spaces, the exhibition offers an in-depth view into the work of each artist.
This is the first time China’s pre- miere Art Museum has focused national recognition on work in the field of contemporary ce- ramic art. In early March, 28 crates of work were sent to the museum from Higby’s Alfred Station studio.
This body of work, under de- velopment since the summer of 2014, is comprised of com- pletely new sculpture. All the work is based on the themes ex- plored in Higby’s “SkyWell Falls” (2009, Miller Center for the Arts, Reading, PA.) and his magnum opus “EarthCloud,”
which is permanently installed in the Miller Performing Arts complex at Alfred University.
Higby has written the follow- ing statement regarding this im- portant acquisition of his work:
“Daybreak is a repeated mo- ment in time that is full of poten- tial. Daybreak continually offers hope. The clouds are set adrift in air and the first rays of sunlight reach out. The earth is refreshed.
The physicality of body and earth are contrasted by imagina-
tion and flow without bound- aries. This is the inspiration for Cloud Construction: Daybreak.
“It has been my good fortune to have my work acquired by many art museums of the world.
This recognition is always ap- preciated. However, it is espe- cially meaningful to have my work enter the permanent collec- tion of the National Art Museum of China.
“My love for China and for the Chinese people is deep and wide. My spirit is housed in my work. I know now it will be cared for in the country that has enriched as well as inspired my art and life. This recognition of my work is a great honor and one deeply felt. My gratitude to the National Art Museum of China is limitless.”
(Higby is director and chief curator of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum at AU as well as professor and Robert Chapman Turner Chair of Ceramic Art.)
Higby’s work exhibited in China’s National Art Museum
T he neighborhood known as Tinkertown is a small stretch of road between the village of Alfred and the old Alfred Sta- tion train depot. That is where you can find Tinkertown Hardware.
We have been around since 1947! So we have had some time to figure out what our unique community needs. The Alfred area has an in- teresting mix of college students, “locals”, and other guests. Our many years of experience have allowed us to put together a lineup of lo- cally crafted products and traditional hardware stuff so that we can support whatever projects you are working on.
We also have the expertise that you need. If you are not sure how to make that repair, or what product is best for your project, we can help. Our professional staff has been doing
this for a long time. So come in and ask. That is why we are here.
Our services also include a repair shop. We can fix your screens and windows, sharpen your chainsaw blades, and even do minor re- pairs and maintenance on your mowers and snow blowers.
And don’t forget about Tinkertown when it is time for gift shopping. Everybody knows someone who would like a gift from the hard- ware store.
To keep pace with the ever changing needs of a dynamic college and tourist community we have expanded our product line well beyond the scope of traditional hardware. We have di- rect access to over 70,000 items and have be- come the local source for phone and computer
accessories, office supplies, and many other items that you would not normally associate with a hardware store. That is why we are say- ing to the community “We have what you need. Let us help you find it.” If it is not on our shelf today we can have it for you in the blink of an eye.
We have also become what is probably the best supplier of commercial and industrial products in the southern tier. You won’t see them when you browse the store, but our on- site warehouse has the items that are needed to keep your business running. And we can stock the items you use and have them ready for im- mediate delivery. From cleaning supplies to first aid, from copy paper to pipe fittings, and from building maintenance to restaurant sup- plies, “We Have What You Need.”
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David Pye, dean and professor emeritus of glass science at Al- fred University (AU), presented the Malcolm G. McLaren Dis- tinguished Lecture at the 2015 MGM Symposium sponsored by the Department of Materials Sci- ence and Engineering at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
Pye’s April 17 lecture –
“Through the Looking Glass:
Then, Now, and Down the Road”–culminated an afternoon- long series of talks dealing with
“The Possibilities of Glass.”
His presentation was held in the Zimmerli Museum of Art, 71
Hamilton St., New Brunswick.
Pye retired after a 34-year ca- reer at AU as a professor and ad- ministrator. He is past president of the International Commission on Glass (ICG) and the Ameri- can Ceramic Society. He is an honorary member of the German Society of Glass Technology, honorary fellow of the British Society of Glass Technology, and a Distinguished Life Mem- ber of the American Ceramic Society.
He has received numerous awards, including the ICG’s President’s Award for Lifetime Achievements and the State
University of New York Chan- cellor’s Award for Scholarship and Creativity.
Pye’s career in academia and industry has involved teaching, scholarship, research and con- sulting on the fabrication, char- acterization and application of noncrystalline solids. He is the author of nearly 80 contributions to the literature and has served as editor of numerous confer- ence proceedings.
Pye currently serves as found- ing editor of the International Journal of Applied Glass Sci- ence, and is an aspiring stained glass artist.
AU dean emeritus lectures at Rutgers symposium
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ALFRED–Dr. James Gregory Ferry, chaired professor of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State, will serve as the speaker for Al- fred State’s 104th Commence- ment on May 17.
Ferry is a fellow of the Amer- ican Academy of Microbiology and past editor of the Journal of Bacteriology. He has served on numerous national committees and currently is co-chair of the Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science that advises the federal government on mat- ters of space exploration.
A former member of Alfred State’s undefeated wrestling team, Ferry received his AAS de- gree in agronomy from Alfred State in 1963, followed by BS and MS degrees from the Uni- versity of Georgia. He continued his education at the University of
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endowed chair in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications.
The one thing that hasn't changed viscerally at Alfred State, said Ferry, is the culture;
ALFRED–"Music Blooms,"
the annual spring concert for Al- fred State Voices, the college’s own concert choir, will occur at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 in the
Pictured are students who were awarded for their science and technology projects April 17 at Alfred State’s 16th annual Regional Science and Technology Fair. Front row from left, are Nolan Randall (Prattsburgh), Darienne Slocum (Portville), Bryce Schuck (Prattsburgh), Carly Keenan (Hinsdale), Kyleigh Nolder (Hinsdale), and Ashley Chapman (Hinsdale). Back row from left, Alek Barter (Prattsburgh), Ryan Kent (Portville), Zach Carlson (Portville), and Ronald Lott (Portville).
ALFRED–Student displays from nine local school districts were judged at Alfred State’s 16th annual Regional Science and Technology Fair on April 17.
Participating were Alfred-Al- mond, Andover, Hammondsport, Hinsdale, Portville, Prattsburgh, St. Ann’s Academy, Tuscarora, and home-schooled students.
A total of 59 science and tech- nology projects were on display for judging and public viewing.
Participants were divided into three divisions: senior (grades 10-12), junior (grades seven through nine), and novice (grades four through six).
Sixty-five students presented their projects to the judges for a chance at the $1,590 in prize money.
Winners in the senior division included first-place winner ($250) Ronald Lott from Portville, with “Blue Blood,”
second-place winner ($150) Ryan Kent from Portville, with
“Redox Raft,” and third-place winner ($100) Darienne Slocum from Portville, with “Polymers and Drug Delivery.”
Winners in the junior division included first-place winner ($250) Kyleigh Nolder from Hinsdale, with “An Environmen- tally Friendly Way to Clean up an Oil Spill with Algae,” second- place winner ($150) Ashley WELLSVILLE–Three Accordions Extraordinaire will be in
concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at the Nancy Howe Audito- rium at the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N. Main St., Wellsville.
This trio blends the expertise, energy, and creative force of three women who are each known in their own rights through- out the United States. Karen Axelrod, Julie Vallimont, and Rachel Bell play three accordions – but not accordions in the traditional sense. These three musicians will explore the most unexpected textures and sounds of their instruments, emulating a pipe organ on one tune, a string quartet on another, and danc- ing fiddles on another. Entertaining travel and tune stories will add to the excitement of the evening of Thursday, May 14 at 7 pm.Rachel Bell, a seasoned and certified NYS Music Teacher from our area, plays with Andrew and Noah Band, Montage, and Seaglass.
WELLSVILLE–A family film, “The Iron Giant,” will be screened at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Librar, 155 N. Main St., Wellsville. The film, released in 1999, is rated PG.
This animated film tells the tale of a boy who befriends a huge robotic creature from outer space. This 1999 film is based on the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. The library- sponsored film is free and open to the general public at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16.
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Cappadonia Auditorium in the Orvis Activities Center.
The show will feature a great variety of music, including a Katy Perry tune, Eric Whitacre's
"Lux Aurumque," a Jamaican- style spiritual, "Shut De Do,"
along with several others. A very special piece about Upper Mon- golia called "Beautiful Grass- land, My Home," will be sung in Chinese. Special guest Daisy Wu from the Confucious Institute at Alfred University will play the guzheng, a Chinese plucked zither.
“This will be a very fine pro- gram and we invite all to come and enjoy the music,” said Linda Staiger, Alfred State’s choral di- rector.
‘Music Blooms’ vocal concert set
‘Iron Giant’ film to be screened Three Accordions offer concert
faculty are here because they want to teach students and foster their full potentials. Ferry re- cently created the James G. and Marilyn A. Ferry Endowed Scholarship to assist students with a strong desire to learn and
who have the need for financial assistance.
He and Mrs. Ferry are high school sweethearts who have been married 49 years. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.
Chapman from Hinsdale, with
“What Brings Earthworms to the Surface,” and third-place winner ($100) Carly Keenan from Hins- dale, with “Mummified Mar- vels.”
Winners in the novice division included first-place winner ($50) Bryce Schuck from Prattsburgh, with “Surface Area Splash,” sec- ond-place winner ($25) Alek Barter from Prattsburgh, with
“Does the Ability of Tea to Stain Teeth Live Up to its Reputa- tion?” and third-place winner ($15) Nolan Randall from Pratts- burgh, with “Metal Magic.”
The grand prize ($500) went to Zach Carlson from Portville, with “The Material That Built
America.”
The best junior division school winner was Hinsdale and the best senior division school win- ner was Portville. Both schools were awarded a silver tray.
Each participant received a certificate of participation, and individual ribbons were pre- sented to first-, second-, and third-place prize winners in all divisions. The Science and Tech- nology Fair was sponsored by Alstom Transportation, ACES, Alfred State Student Senate, Al- fred State Physical and Life Sci- ences Department, Wards Scientific, Fisher Scientific, and Bio-Rad laboratories.
