Vol. 128, No. 25 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, June 20, 2013 Inside
Here’a flashback to June 2012 when Alfred-Al- mond Area Girl Scouts were spotted reading the Alfred Sun on N. Alfred Street in Alexan- dria, VA during a visit and tour of Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jennifer Breeze Schultz)
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Youth Court honors Heineman ....Pg. 2 The Call Sheet ...Pg. 3 Sun Spots Summer Solstice ...Pg. 4 Todd Larsen returning...Pg. 5 Libraries getting busy ...Pg. 6 Years Ago in the Sun ...Pg. 8 Classifieds, Legals...Pg. 9 VBS ready for next week ...Pg. 10 AU gets 80 football recruits ...Pg. 11 AU gym to be renovated...Pg. 12
40 will receive diplomas at Alfred-Almond Central School
ALMOND—Forty Alfred-Al- mond Central School seniors, members of the Class of 2013, will receive their diplomas at the
school’s 74th annual commence- ment exercises at 2 p.m. Satur- day, June 22 in the high school gymnasium.
Receiving their high school diplomas will be: Jennifer Acker, Shelby Allen, Montana Ames, Jesse Beam, Sarah Bialecki,
ALFRED—Alfred University (AU) honored 42 employees for years of service to the institution and bid farewell to nine retiring faculty/staff during the annual end-of-semester spring lunch.
George Benson of the Univer- sity’s Physical Plant and Dean Kiefer, supervisor of building maintenance, Physical Plant,
Flashback to N. Alfred St.
DOWNSTATE COMMENCEMENT--Alfred University Presi- dent Charley Edmondson, Alumni Council member Scott Bren- ner and retiring Provost Bill Hall at Downstate event.
Christopher Charles, Covey Clancy, Christopher Cook, Sierra Drum, Markus Ernest, Kaitlyn Flaitz, Eric Green, Breeana Hann, Chloe Harriss, Allie Henry, Cassandra Ingalls, Kaleigh Kenney, Rachel Lehman, Ramon Masion, Stacy Mayes, Madeline McConnell, William McInnes, Cody Miller, Namita Neerukonda, Pooja Patel, Logan Peck, Brandon Quant, Pramod Rao, Kelly San- ford, Baiju Sharda, Brittany Starace, Alexandra Von Stackel- berg, Kieth Vosburg, Brittany Washburn, Marah Watson, Julie Wilcox, Kristen Williams, Rafael Wilson-Castle, Jessica Woughter and Katelyn Young.
Meanwhile, the Alfred-Al- mond Central School Board of Education, at its June 12 meet- ing, conducted some summer-re- lated end-of-the-school-year business. The school board…
…VOTED to authorize Super- intendent Richard Calkins to make all budget transfers to re- serves as well as transfers neces- sary to cover appropriation
deficits as the result of year-end audit adjustments.
…APPROVED a resolution that $50,000 be expended from the Retirement Contribution Re- serve Fund for the year ending June 30, 2013
…APPROVED a resolution that $12,000 be expended from the Unemployment Reserve Fund for the year ending June 30, 2013.
…APPROVED a resolution authorizing the issuance of
$107,959.50 Serial Bonds of the Alfred-Almond Central School District, Allegany and Steuben Counties, New York for the pur- chase of one (1) 32-passenger wheel chair school bus.
…APPROVED a resolution to adopt pursuant to SEQR deter- mining the Lead Agency for the District’s Proposed Capital Out- lay Project 2013-14.
…APPROVED a resolution for the State Environmental Quality Review for the 2-013-13 Capital Outlay Project.
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BROOKLYN—The 64 graduates of Alfred University’s Downstate Program who received their master’s degrees in counseling or literacy education during the sixth annual commencement ceremonies at Kings- borough Community College Saturday, June 15 each know what it is to be hero, said AU Provost William M. Hall.
Among the characteristics of a hero, said Hall, who is retiring at the end of the month after a 33-year career at Alfred University, are “courage, determination and independence.”
The graduates of AU’s Downstate Programs who attend classes week- ends and during the summers while working full-time and taking care of family responsibilities needed those same characteristics to make it through the program to earn their degrees.
Earning their master’s degrees is “more than just learning the facts in the curriculum,” Hall said, telling the graduates, “You have taken the challenge, and you have met the challenge.”
(Continued on Page 4) RETIREES--Among the retirees honored at the Alfred Univer-
sity recognition luncheon were (from left) William Hall, Provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; Dean Kiefer, supervisor of building maintenance; and Gordon Godshalk, professor of biology. (AU Photo)
ALFRED--Retirees of Alfred State were honored recently at the school's annual recognition luncheon. Faculty and staff members who retired this year include Neil Benedict, Wellsville, associate vice pres- ident of Student Life, Student Affairs; the late Milton Brown, Wellsville, associate professor, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Tech- nology; Sue Cole, Canisteo, secretary II, School of Arts and Sciences; Joan Norman, Wellsville, cleaner, Facilities Services; Bonnie Perkins, Wellsville, keyboard specialist, Automotive Trades; Stewart Sharrett, Alfred Station, car- penter, Facilities Services;
Carl Thompson, Greenwood, janitor, Facilities Services; and
64 awarded master’s in AU Downstate Program
AU honors retirees, employees at annual recognition luncheon
were both congratulated on 40 years of service and upon their retirements.
In addition to Benson and Kiefer, seven others were wel- comed into retirement: Elizabeth Cartella, administrative assis- tant, College of Ceramics; Addi- son Frey, associate professor of mathematics; Gordon Godshalk,
professor of biology; William Hall, Provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; Beverly Hendrickson, custodian, Physi- cal Plant; Eleanor “Billie” Stew- art, janitor, College of Ceramics;
and Fred Tschida, professor of glass and neon.
Stephen Crandall, director of Herrick Memorial Library and dean of libraries; Colleen Har- vey, secretary to the director of Athletics; and Richard Woodruff, janitor, College of Ceramics, were cited for 35 years of service to AU.
Keith Eldridge, mechanic/
locksmith, was acknowledged for 30 years of service at the University.
Billie Burns, administrative assistant for graduate programs, School of Art and Design; Ros- alie DiRaimondo, secretary, Electrical/Mechanical Engineer- ing Department; Ronald Mul- hollen, store clerk, College of Ceramics; Marilyn Saxton, sec- retary, Human Studies Depart- ment; Kathleen Torrey, associate director, Admissions; Michael Wheeler, carpenter; and Marlene Wightman, director of Continu (Continued on Page 9)
Alfred State honors eight retirees
Rita White, janitor, Facilities Services. All retirees received a certificate and an engraved pewter plate to commemorate
their time at the college. Pic- tured at right are Joan Nor- man (from left) and Sue Cole.
(Alfred State College Photo)
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WilliS A. BAKER Lifelong Belmont resident
BELMONT—Willis A.
Baker, 70, of 23 Norton St., Bel- mont, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday (June 11, 2013) with his family at his side.
He was born March 13, 1943, in Belmont, the son of Clyde and Onolee (Harris) Baker. On Sept.
12, 1968, he married Donna Allen, who survives.
Willis was a lifelong resident of Belmont and attended Bel- mont Central School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serv- ing two tours in Vietnam. He was employed by various com- panies in the area, including Genesee Valley Nurseries. He later worked for the Village of Belmont and retired as Superin- tendent of Streets in 2005.
He was a member and past commander of the Herbert De- long Post 808 American Legion and a member of the former Bel- mont Conservation Club. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan ALFRED—The Allegany County Youth Court Board met Monday, June, 3 for its annual dinner at the Terra Cotta Coffee- house in Alfred. The Board rec- ognized former Board Chairman Dr. Robert Heineman and grad- uating student member Elissa Carls.
The evening began with Jes- sica Jennings, Youth Court Di- rector, recognizing Elissa Carls for her service to the Court.
Elissa contributed more than 97 hours, participated in additional fundraisers and programming, and assisted with training new members each year.
Jennings noted that Elissa would take on any role neces- sary, and never with a poor atti- tude. “She always worked hard to see both sides of every case, even when it was hard to do so.
She has been a great role model for her peers…a significant part of our Youth Court for the past five years.”
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By JoHN BUCKWAlTER Alfred Area Weather Recorder The Alfred Police Department reports the following arrests:
--Scott A. Townsend, 42, of Olean, was arrested at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, June 14 on North Main Street in the Village of Alfred and charged with resisting arrest.
While attempting to arrest Townsend on a warrant from the City of Olean, Townsend fought with officers. He was arraigned in Alfred Village Court and re- manded to the Allegany County Jail in lieu of $1000 bail.
in an emergency, dial 911.
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and enjoyed spending time with friends at Beech Hill Camp. He also enjoyed gardening, hunting and having his friends and fam- ily stop over to visit.
Surviving in addition to his wife is one son, Kevin (Katrina) Baker and Katrina’s daughters, Emma and Elise; one daughter, Michelle (David) Francisco and their daughters, Katelyn, Shelby and Sarah; one brother, Claude (Elaine) Baker of Belmont; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Danielle Baker; a brother, Rod- erick Baker; and two sisters, Monica Kurensky and Iva Ward.
A graveside service with mil- itary honors is being planned for a later date at Forest Hills Ceme- tery in Belmont. The family sug- gests memorial donations be made to Home Care & Hospice or any charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condo- lences, please visit www.emb- serfuneralhome.com.
ALFRED STATION—This year's Baker’s Bridge field trip will be an excursion to the Genesee Country Village and Museum. Members and any persons interested in joining in will meet to carpool at the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church at 9 am Friday, June 28.
We will get a group discount rate of $10 each to visit both the exhibit and the museum.
We will begin with a tour of the newly renovated Wehle Art Gallery which now boasts a state of the art storage facility, one of the many much needed improvements. Susan Greene's collection of historic clothing is featured in two dedicated galleries, with a nook containing two computers giving access to the collection data base. Our group will have a special opportunity to see behind the scenes where the collection is stored.
Lunch will be on your own; bring one or buy at the Museum. Those wishing to continue on their own after lunch will be able to do so. It is a large place and there is a wagon to ferry you around if desired.
You might wish to bring sunglasses, windy wear and sturdy shoes!
For more information, see http/www.gcv.org/The-Gallery/Collec- tions.
WELLSVILLE—The Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, a non-profit home providing assistance to terminally ill residents and their families located in Wellsville, will benefit from the proceeds of the “fly-in, walk-in, drive-in pancake breakfast” that will take place at the Wellsville Airport from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23.
The breakfast being served that morning will consist of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, and choice of milk or coffee.
Real maple syrup to go along with the pancakes will be provided by Cartwright’s of Angelica.
Cost of the breakfast is $7.00 per adult, children under 5 are free.
No matter how you choose to arrive, fly, drive, or walk, bring your family and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast served by the Hart House Board of Directors and valued volunteers at the airport located at 2600 Tarantine Road, Wellsville.
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web-based tool that gives patients access their own healthcare information, the patient portal will allow you to:
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x Log on and share your hospital record and medication list if you need medical care when traveling out of state.
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The dinner continued with Keith Slep, Allegany County District Attorney, presenting a plaque to Dr. Robert Heineman in recognition of his contribu- tions and diligent service to the Youth Court. Dr. Heineman, a Professor of Political Science at Alfred University and former County Legislator, recently re- signed after 12 years with the Youth Court Board. Mr. Slep shared that the Youth Court has had a rocky road, but Dr. Heine- man kept it moving forward.
“Bob is the single biggest rea- son why Youth Court is still here,” Slep said.
Thanking the Board for the honor, Dr. Heineman also recog- nized several key influences for the Court including the Youth Court Board, Ms. Jennings, Genesee Valley School (where the Youth Court Office is lo- cated), Dr. William Hall from
Alfred University, and Bill Pen- man and Kim Strauser from the Allegany Council on Alco- holism & Substance Abuse, Inc.
(provides organizational over- head for youth court).
The evening concluded with Dr. Heineman sharing his belief that peer groups are the biggest influence in keeping kids headed in the right direction.
“That’s what Youth Court does; it supplies role models for kids who need them,” he said.
For more information on Youth Court or how to become a student member, e-mail Jennings at [email protected] or call (585) 268-7900 x2142.
Pictured at the Youth Court Annual Dinner are (from left) graduating student member, Elissa Carls, Former Board Chairman Dr. Robert Heineman, and Youth Court Director, Jessica Jennings.
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CRANDALL HOOKS FIRE CHIEF ZACH HAMM
We had garden peas this week, not raised by us, and they were so good, I remembered this recipe that Alice Heineman submitted several years ago to be included in the Alfred Community Cook- book, compiled by the Alfred Community Theatre, and still available at Hair Care, by the way.
Give it a try-fresh or frozen peas, it is delicious!
Gurkebraten Mit Erbsen Braised Cucumbers and Peas
8 cucumbers ½ c. stock
3 T. butter 1 tsp. chopped parsley
salt, pepper 1 tsp. chopped chives
3 c. peas
Peel cucumbers and cut in chunks 1½ inches long. In a heavy skillet, over high heat, melt butter. Add cucumbers, season with pepper and salt, and sauté for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then add shelled peas and stock and continue cooking another 5 min- utes for frozen peas or 8 minutes for fresh. When cucumbers have a glassy look, remove from heat; sprinkle with chopped chives and parsley and transfer to a heated serving dish. Serves 8.
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Each spring the A.E. Crandall Hook and Ladder Fire Company, the Village of Alfred’s volunteer fire department, recognizes members who have gone the extra mile.
At this year’s Annual Dinner, the A. E. Hook and Ladder Com- pany honored the following eight individuals. They all responded to 100+ calls. If you see any of these people, express your appre- ciation for the service that they gave to the Alfred community.
Chris Swart -- 100 calls Walter Schulze – 101 calls Tim Cox – 118 calls Zach Hamm – 183 calls Zach Majeka – 233 calls Paul Weaver – 261 calls Bob Pipal – 293 calls
Nancy Furlong – 575 calls The Company responded to 975 calls during the past year, ac- cording to Wendell Peters, out- going Fire Chief. Of those calls, 407 were responses to automatic alarms. The company hopes the serious problem of false alarms will be resolved in the future.
Many of Furlong’s calls were to ascertain whether the automatic alarm was false. Last year there were 469 Emergency Medical Services calls, which averages out to 1.3 calls per DAY, a large number for an all-volunteer com- pany like Alfred’s.
The Member of the Year was Lawrence “Mac” McCormick, Captain of Alfred 9, the ladder truck. Mac spends a great deal of time doing maintenance work and cleaning up and clearing out
CAMPUS NOTES
Sara M. Boardman of Al- fred, was among the 548 stu- dents awarded a degree at St.
Lawrence University's Com- mencement ceremony, held May 19 on campus in Canton, New York. Boardman was awarded a degree in multi-language and is a graduate of Alfred-Almond Jr- Sr High School.
Andrew Plattof Almond is among the 1528 students who earned Dean's List honors for the spring 2013 semester at SUNY Oneonta. To qualify for the Dean's List, undergraduate students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 se- mester hours or more.
Emily Petersof Alfred Sta- tion is among the May 2013 graduates from Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA.
Mary E. Hendeeof Almond was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester at Al- fred University. She is a fresh- man in the College Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point av- erage to qualify for Dean’s List.
Julie Ormsbyof Almond was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester at Alfred University. She is a junior in the College of Professional Studies.
Ormsby is an Early Childhood/Childhood Education major. A graduate of Keshequa Central School, Ormsby is mar- ried to John Ormsby of Almond.
Dr. Stephen J. Havlovic, provost & vice president for ac- ademic affairs at Alfred State, has announced the Dean’s List of students for the spring 2013 semester. Students from both the Alfred campus and the School of Applied Technology campus in Wellsville are selected for the Dean’s List if they maintain a 3.50 grade-point average (GPA) out of a possible 4.0. The 4.0 in the fire hall. He is very com- mitted to the smooth functioning of the fire hall and making sure that the company is ready “for the next big one.”
Many hands make light work.
The Fire Company needs many hands to help with the work of saving lives and property in our community. If you have an inter- est in being part of this service- minded group of people, talk to Zach Hamm, current Fire Chief;
Bob Pipal, President; or Paul Weaver, EMS Captain, or show up at the Fire Hall on a Sunday evening at 6:30 when members will be there for a practice.
BELMONT—The Allegany County Department of Health will hold a Free Rabies Clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, July 13.
The rabies clinic will be held at the Allegany County Court House Garage in the Back Parking Lot in Belmont. Only dogs, ferrets, and cats three months and older will be immunized. Please leash your dog and bring your cat or ferret in a pet carrier and/or harness and leash. Bring pets’ previous rabies vaccination certificates to receive a three-year certificate. Those without a previous certificate or who had a previous rabies vaccination, will receive only a one-year vac- cination certificate. Donations will be gratefully accepted. Please be prepared to clean up after your pets. For more information contact the Health Department at 585-268-9250.
Average retail gasoline prices in Rochester have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.68/g on Sunday, June 16, ac- cording to GasBuddy's daily survey of 319 gas outlets in Rochester.
This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.61/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
GPA or straight "A" students are indicated with an asterisk (*).
The following area students were among those recognized:
Sade' Bond*, Kara Carlson, James Clymo*, Kayla Clymo, Bernard Graves, Rachel Hale*, Tatiana Joseph, Julian Phillip, Matthew Sickles, and Tahrik Walton, all of Alfred;
John Albrecht*, Lucas Bayus*, Laurette Guild, Han- nah Holmok, Anthony Ord- way*, Carson Prince, Cody Prince, Zachary Towner*, all of Alfred Station; Nicholas An- tonioli*, Colby Curran, Travis Harvey*, Justin Henry*, Robert Lounsberry, James Radke*, Lisa Reynolds*, Boone Washburn, and Dale
Watson*, all of Almond;
Michael Aaron*, Colby Allen, Cheyenne Chamberlain, Jes- sica Heffley, Chelsey Pierce, and Tyler Whitesell*, all of An- dover.
Charles Prigmoreof Alfred received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Alabama on May 3, 2013 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The University of Al- abama is a major, comprehen- sive, student-centered research university founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college.
Some 4,097 degrees were awarded during spring com- mencement ceremonies Friday- Saturday, May 3-4, on campus.
Gone the Extra Mile
The Green Machine Basket- ball team, representing Allegany County's Chapter of Special Olympics, took second place in State Competition on Saturday, June 15 at the University of Buf- falo. Team members included Adam Geer, Anthony Geer, George Geer, Alan Geer, Adam Waasdorp, Katie Hugar (all of Wellsville), Sean Ordiway of Al- lentown. They were coached by Dan Fugate of Alfred and Amber Hurlbut of Birdsall.
If you are interested in partici- pating or volunteering for Spe- cial Olympics, contact Kelly Dunham, Special Olympics Co- ordinator at (585) 808-4379 or visit www.AlleganyArc.org.
Green Machine second
at basketball tourney Free rabies clinic set for July 13
Gas prices fall 1 cent during past week
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COUNTY PLANNING PROGRESS The first regular meeting of the Board of Leg- islators for the month of June took place on Monday afternoon, June 10th. Former Navy Petty Officer Jeffry Spencer led the Pledge of Allegiance. After serving in the Navy from 1978 to 1984 Jeffrey has continued to serve our community. He is currently a teacher at Cuba-Rushford Central School District.
He was recently recognized as an outstanding teacher at the Allegany County Area Foundation Annual Education Awards program.
Privilege of the Floor was granted to Allegany County Agricultural Society President (“County Fair”) Martha Roberts. She gave a summary of changes and improvements for this year’s County Fair. It will be held July 15th-20th in Angelica. The County Legislature will hold one of its regular meetings at the Fair at 2 pm, on July 18th. I hope to
“see you at the Fair.”
The Legislature considered eight resolutions at this session. Resolution 93-13 expressed unanimous support for the Solar Energy Project proposed by Houghton College in the Town of Caneadea. When constructed the 9 acre solar panel array will be one of the largest solar energy projects in the State. Res- olution 94-13 approved the appointment of Sarah Decker as Journal Clerk for the Board. She will re- place Adele Finnemore. Adele is retiring after many years of dedicated service. Resolution 95-13 ap- proved the Board Chair’s appointment of members to Southern Tier West Regional Planning and De- velopment Board.
Resolution 96-13 created the Sheriff’s Depart- ment position of Correction Lieutenant, and abol- ished the positions of Correction Master Sergeant and Assistant Jail Administrator. Resolution 97-13 proposed creation of a Correction Captain position, but was tabled. Resolution 98-13 accepted and ap- propriated three donations to the County Office For the Aging. The Oriana Grove Lodge ($2,000) and National Fuel ($1,500) donated to the Meals-On- Wheels program. Alfred-Alfred Station Community Chest donated $676 to the Lifeline Program. Reso- lution 99-13 accepted and appropriated $368,997.50 from NYS under the Consolidated Highway Im-
provement Program (“CHIPS”) for state fiscal year 2013-14. This will help finance additional capital improvements to our roads and bridges.
Resolutions 100-13 and 101-13 must be viewed together. Resolution 100-13 proposed approval of an agreement with Cattaraugus County for the Workforce Investment Board, operated jointly by Cattaraugus and Allegany County. County Attorney Thomas Miner, Esq., requested that this resolution be withdrawn and replaced by Resolution 101-13.
That was done and Resolution 101-13, approving the “Local Plan” for the period from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, was unanimously approved.
Several other important matters were handled in Committee meetings on Monday, June 10th. At the Ways and Means Committee meeting held be- fore the Board session, County Treasurer Terri Ross reported that the County’s sale of the “Refunding Bond” had been completed and would save the County almost $46,500 over the next 4 years. This was possible because of the extremely low (favor- able) interest rates currently available. She also sub- mitted a report about the 2013 tax sale of foreclosed properties. The Ways and Means Committee ap- proved the sale of approximately 70 parcels.
Following the Board session a Committee of the Whole meeting was convened to receive the up- dated County Comprehensive Plan. County Planner Kier Dirlam presented the updated Comprehensive Plan and gave a brief report regarding the work done by the Allegany County Comprehensive Plan Review Committee and County Office of Develop- ment. Copies of the Updated Comprehensive Plan were distributed and the Board discussed the pro- cedure for adoption of the updated Plan. This will involve holding a public hearing in approximately one month. I strongly encourage that everyone in- terested in the history and/or future of our County obtain a copy of the Updated Comprehensive Plan.
Please pay special attention to the summary of “Ac- complishments that have occurred since 2008 in Al- legany County” and “Project Priorities” found on pages VII-3 through 6 of the Updated Comprehen- sive Plan. We have come a long way, but still have a long way to go.
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SUN welcomes letters
After The First Day of Summer, It’s All Downhill
Why the Sun Flies SouthOr, For the Winter, And How We REALLY Feel
About That Better try to get the mostest
From our yearly summer solstice, Cuz each half-a-year Floridian, From Miami to Meridian, Up and steals the sun all wi’ter – Leaving here all cold and bitter – Caring naught for Northern brother, Or even ailing mother
Who cannot make the trip For she’s frangible of hip And is left up here to freeze
And with cough and cold and sneeze, While “Junior” (pushing eighty) Basks in sunshine – with his matey – Which we KNOW they took from here In the long cold Southern Tier
Cuz although (when it’s not night) We faintly see its light,
The morning sun we greet Is devoid of any heat
(If we remember such a thing) Till sometime late in spring When half-Florida returns
With their suntans – never burns – And not empty-handed, NO sir!
No, they bring our sun back closer (Yup, there’s no two ways about it:
They just cannot live without it;
At the risk of being scoffed, I’d say they’ve gotten soft) Till finally it’s the clostest At time of summer solstice And at last it’s warm enough To get out and do your stuff, So you better make the best-of-it – All too soon we’ll see the last-of-it.
~O:> Floridymous
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Jay Cerio, director of the Downstate Program that the University offers through the Center for Integrated Teacher Education, and Robert Bitting, associate di- rector, presented a framed print of the Brooklyn Bridge to Hall for “building bridges between Brook- lyn and Manhattan and Alfred.”
While Cerio and Bitting have led the program since it began during the 2006-07 school year, it took the
“visionary support” of Hall to make it happen, said AU President Charles M. Edmondson.
Kiia Mack, chosen by the literacy faculty to be the student speaker for its program, said her “purpose and passion since I was a child” have been to be an edu- cator.
Her grandmother wrote on every birthday card she gave her: “Always try. Never say ‘I can’t.’” That’s the mantra she’s lived by and that’s the mantra she tries to instill in the children she teaches, Mack said.
Stefan Phillips, speaking on behalf of the counsel- ing students, described his journey through the pro- gram through the metaphor of four quarters of a basketball game, likening the final year of the pro- gram in which the students are pushed to complete their practicum and their professional portfolios to the pressure of the fourth quarter of a hard-fought game, one in which the members of the cohort bonded as a team.
David Robinson, who received his master’s in counseling from AU in 2008 as a member of the first cohort to go through the Downstate Program, was rec- ognized as the supervisor of the year by Bitting.
Robinson, a guidance counselor at Manhattan Com- prehensive Night and Day School, oversaw the
practicum experiences of three students in counseling this year.
Recipients of the James Dougherty Award for Counseling, chosen by the faculty based on academic excellence, and recommendations from the faculty for their individual growth while enrolled, sometimes in spite of the circumstances, were: Jamal Horsley, Joanna Ventura, Amira Rehawi, Yvonne Sternemann and Candice Walker.
Recipient of the Dougherty Award for Literacy was Grace Curatolo.
Outstanding students who earned 4.0 grade-point averages, the highest possible, for 16 courses in coun- seling were: Althea Aarons-Ferguson, Theresa Ame- lio, Paul Bonney, Beth Cheikes, Florencio Diaz, Rita Himmelstein, Jamal Horsley, Robin Medina, Amira Rehawi, Heather Roldan, Sari Schoenfeld, Yvonne Sternemann, Sathyra Stewart, Salvatore Tinervia and Jocelyn Vargas.
Literacy graduates who earned 4.0 grade-point av- erages were: Samantha Bisbal, Grace Curatolo and Erin Foley.
Scott Brenner, a 1984 alumnus of Alfred University and a member of the Alumni Council, inducted the new graduates into the Alfred University Alumni As- sociation.
Alfred University’s motto is Fiat Lux, Latin for “Let there be light,” Brenner said, but that’s a “grossly sim- plistic” interpretation of the phrase. He said a deeper meaning alludes to the creation of the universe, when darkness was “the natural state. Light, or knowledge, is an acquired state.”
Alfred University, he told the graduates, “is the place I acquired the light” of learning.
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…VOTED to make an adjust- ment to the 2013-2014 budget with GST BOCES Technology Services, increasing the 430.007 CoSer for Advanced Academics base in the amount of $1,584 and increasing the CoSer 430.008 in the amount of $500 for 2013- 2014.
…APPROVED the bus request for the BOCES Summer Learn- ing Program from July 9-August 16, 2013 with an Alfred-Almond bus driver.
…APPROVED the transporta- tion request from Peggy Chroniger for one school bus to transport the Vacation Bible School children from the church building to Camp Harley Sutton and back again in the afternoon for the week of June 24-28, 2013 at a cost of approximately
$150.00
…APPROVED a motion to
extend the school year for vision services from Kathleen Din- woodie, (summer school) three times a week for 30 minutes each time at $50.00/session.
…APPROVED July 3, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for the Board of Education Reorgan- ization meeting with a Regular meeting to follow immediately upon the conclusion of the Reor- ganization meeting.
…HEARD that Alfred Univer- sity Student Teacher Gloriann Langva will be working with Bonnie Booman, Art, from Sept.
3-Oct. 18, 2013.
…HEARD that Geneseo State Student Teacher Katrina Cavagna will be working with Cheryl Kress, English 7, 11, from Oct.
28-Dec. 11, 2013.
…HEARD that Alfred Univer- sity Student Teacher Emily Har- rison will be working with Deb Kenney, Grade 3, from Sept. 3-
Oct. 11, 2013 and that Maci Lloyd will be working with Mike Statt, Grade 4, also from Sept. 3- Oct. 11, 2013.
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Week of June 20-June 26, 2013 ALFRED SUN, PO Box 811, 764 Route 244, Alfred, NY 14802 607-587-8110
TODD LARSEN... “a performer not to be missed.” --NY Times
A-A alum to stage solo theater premiere here July 26
ALFRED—A 1983 Alfred-Al- mond Central School alum who now is a leading Solo Theater Creator and Performer in Holly- wood, will stage the premiere of his latest work at 8 p.m. Friday, July 26 at the Cappadonia Audi- torium in the Orvis Activities Center on the campus of Alfred State College.
The performance by Todd Larsen, son of Barbara and the late John Larsen, will be his first return performance in his home- town in more than 25 years. His solo theater production The In Between will premier in Alfred before its Hollywood CA and New York City performances be- ginning in the fall.
The In Between is a cleverly woven tour de force perform- ance of acting, movement, and visual images in which Todd shares his creative journey from Alfred, NY to his adventures in Hollywood, CA.
"Aspects of the production are based on my life," Todd says,
“but it is truly about each one of us, and our gifts of creativity. It's everyone's story, and how we must realize our dreams and pur- sue them. It's about the quest to find the 'magic moments' in life, when the dynamic potential be- tween ourselves and possibilities touch."
Todd first began acting in his
parents' productions at Alfred State College, where they di- rected the drama department from 1965-1993. Along with his acting at Alfred Almond he began studying mime and move- ment. He produced several pro- ductions locally at the colleges and high schools and has gone on to be awarded as one of the top movement theater creators in the United States.
He currently resides in Holly- wood, CA, working as an actor and entrepreneur. Highlights of his film and stage career include working with Dom DeLuise, Carol Burnet, Charlie Sheen, Dean Cain and John Cleese.
Todd's work has been reviewed by the NY Times andLA Timesas a "performer not to be missed"
and as a "...solo Cirque Du Soleil meets Chekov.”
This premiere performance, which takes place at 8 p.m. Fri- day, July 26 in the Cappadonia Auditorium of the Orvis Activi- ties Center on the Alfred State Campus, is provocative, funny, and a unique theatrical experi- ence. Todd plays over 30 charac- ters, real and imagined. The
"creative spark" that began this theatrical creation came when he first saw pictures of the Sistine Chapel, and imagined what it would be like to sit down and chat with its creator.
“I get to do that! That's why I fell in love with the theater and creativity" he says. "This is going to be quite a moment in my life"
Todd adds. "It's incredible to re- turn to my hometown, and share this new production. Especially on the stage at Alfred State Col- lege."
The Alfred State Drama Club is excited to be sponsoring this event.
The performance is free and will announce a new scholarship for Alfred State College. Todd has created the Barbara and John Larsen Scholarship to honor his parents’ dedication for over three decades to the Alfred State the- ater, college, and students. It will honor and assist ASC students who have shown excellence in the theater.
At the show, there will be an opportunity to donate to the scholarship. Anyone interested in finding out more about or donat- ing to the Larsen scholarship and is unable to attend the perform- ance should contact Colleen Ar- gentieri at the Office of Institutional Advancement, Al- fred State College, Huntington Administration Building, Alfred, NY 14802 (Larsen Scholarship).
Any questions regarding the show can be directed to Janna Buckwalter at buckwajb@alfred- state.edu.
WELLSVILLE–Allegany Arc (the Arc), an agency for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellec- tual and developmental disabilities, invites the public to view their 2013 Arc Art exhibit at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, 124 North Main St., Wellsville.
Arc Art will be on display until July 20. Allegany Arc held an Opening Reception on Friday, June 7 and had over 40 guests attend and view the creative works of art.
“We are excited to partner with the Wellsville Creative Arts Center for a fifth year to promote disability awareness, and to en- courage individuals with disabilities to explore new activities and discover their inner artist,” says Carrie Redman, Allegany Arc’s Marketing Director.
“Arc Art honors individuals with disabilities throughout Alle- gany County and celebrates their accomplishments by showcasing the talents of artists with a wide range of physical, cognitive and mental health disabilities,” she added.
More than 25 artists are displaying their work in the Arc Art ex- hibit. The works on display demonstrate an abundance of style and images. The exhibit is as varied in method and expression as the life experiences of the individual artists.
Arc Art is a celebration of self-expression by artists with differ- ing abilities. It is an Allegany Arc sponsored outlet for artists with special needs to not only express themselves through art, but to raise community awareness of the diversity and value of artistic expres- sion. For more information about Arc Art, contact Carrie Redman at 585-593-5700 Ext. 514 or [email protected].
“Star Bright” cre- ated by Todd Bush and Peggy Paytash and selected “Best of Show,” is one of many Arc art- works on display at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center in June
and July.
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BANDS/DJs/RECITALS Alfred Village Bandoffers sum- mer concerts of popular music and marches at the Alfred Village Bandstand. For more informa- tion, please e-mail Nancy Luger at: [email protected] or call her at 607-587-9449.
Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Cafe 22 West Main St., Angelica.
Open every day for lunch; dinner and live acoustic music on week- ends; now serving breakfast – call for details. Acoustic Open Mic Night 1st Thursday of month 7-10 pm. Café opens early for dinner, espresso, wine & beer, Scrabble & chess. Music Sched- ule: Friday, June 21--Kira Leck, Bradford, PA; Saturday, June 22- -John Sonntag, Lambertville, NJ;
5 p.m. Sunday, June 23-- Acoustic Eidolon (Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire, Berthoud, CO) Reservations required, call 585- 466-3399; Friday, June 28-- Squirrel Hillbillies (Jenny Wolsk Bain and Gary Crouth), Pitts- burgh, PA; Saturday, June 29-- Chris Squier, Buffalo; Tuesday, July 2--Acoustic Open Mic (cov- ers and originals equally wel- come) Bob and Gena Decker start the Open Mic at 7 p.m.; Fri- day, July 5--Mike Clifford; Satur- day, July 6--Kaydi Johnson;
Friday, July 12--Max Garcia Conover; Saturday, July 13--The Buskers; Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Café open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for meals, espresso, beer, wine, desserts. Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café, 22 W. Main St., Angelica. Call 585-466-3399 or visit black-eyed-susan.com Hornell Area Wind Ensemble Rehearsals Tuesday evenings at Hornell Intermediate School.
New members are always wel- comed. For further information, call Nancy Luger at 587-9449 or call 545-8603.
Maple City Bowl, 7580 Seneca Road, Hornell. DJ/Karaoke every Friday Night 9 pm-1 a.m.; Satur- day night bands from 9 pm-1 a.m. For updates, check www.maplecitybowl.net Or call 607-324-1011.
Wellsville Creative Arts Center offers live music most Saturday evenings with performances be- ginning at 8 p.m., doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22-- C’est Bon Cajun Dance Band;
Saturday, Oct. 5--Professor Louie
& The Crowmatix; For tickets, visit: www.WellsvilleCreativeArts- Center.com or call 585-593-3000.
CHORAL GROUPS Andover Catholic Choir. Re- hearsals 7 pm Mondays at Blessed Sacrament Church, An- dover. New members welcome.
Contact Director Marcy Bledsoe at 478-5238.
Genesee Valley Chorus.
Weekly rehearsals 7 pm Tues- days at Congregational Church, 289 N. Main St., Wellsville. New members welcome. For further information, call 716-593-3173.
Maple City (Barbershopers) ChorusMeetings 7:30 p.m. Mon- days at United Methodist Church of Hornell, 7528 North Main St Ext., Hornell. New members wel- come. Call 276-6835 for info.
Sanctuary Choir. Rehearsals Thursdays at 7 pm, The Seventh Day Baptist Church-Alfred Sta- tion. New members welcome. In- strumentalists practice 9 a.m.
fourth Saturdays. Call 587-9545.
COFFEEHOUSES
Coffeehouse live entertainment periodically at Terra Cotta Cof- feehouse, 34 N. Main St., Alfred.
Open Mic Night Wednesdays when colleges are in session.
Wellsville Creative Arts Center offers Coffee Houses nightly Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 p.m. with Movies on Mondays, Acoustic Campfire on Tuesdays, Open Mic Night every Wednes- day 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more info, visit: www.WellsvilleCreativeArts- Center.com or call 585-593-3000.
CONCERTS/RECITALS Davis Memorial Carillon Recitals, AU campus. Saturdays
at 4 p.m. except August. Laurel Buckwalter, AU Carilonneur.
Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Seriesat Davis Memorial Carillon, AU campus. Free con- certs on the lawn 7-8 p.m. Tues- day evenings in July. 2013 Series include: July 9--Carol Jickling Lens from Colorado; July 16-- Sally Harwood from Michigan;
July 23--Tim Sleep from Illinois;
July 30--Philippe Beullens from Belgium.
Theater
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COMEDY
Friday Night Live.AU student comedy troupe. Call 871-2175 for further info.
Pirate Theater.AU student com- edy troupe. Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. Call 871-2175 for further info.
DANCE
Alfred Dance Academy,N. Main St., Alfred. Katherine Lang, artis- tic director. For further informa- tion, phone 607-661-0952.
Alfred Swing Dance Network holds dances periodically in the 1890 Firemen’s Hall Theater lo- cated in Alfred Village Hall. For more information, contact Gra- ham Marks/Megan Staffel at [email protected] or call 607-478-8178.
Alleluia School of Danceoffers classes in Houghton and Wellsville. Classical ballet and liturgical dance. All ages and abil- ity levels. For more information or to register for classes, contact Di- rector Rebecca Moore at 585- 567-2079.
Let’s Dance Club offers occa- sional dances. For more informa- tion, contact presidents George and Carole Onoda at (607) 276- 5475, vice-presidents John and
Dee Cwynar at (607) 324-0373, secretaries Duffy and Barb Elsenheimer at (607) 295-7194, treasurers Charlie and Kathy Bill at (607) 295-7130, or band coor- dinators Doug and Melody Car- rier at (607) 324-5821.
DRAMA GROUPS
Wee Playhousemeets monthly.
Call Vice-President Martha Lash at 587-8675 for more info.
Alfred Community Theatre (ACT). Organized to revive sum- mer theater in Alfred and to help in the restoration of the 1890 Firemen’s Hall Theater. For more info, call Dave Snyder at 587- 8110.
PERFORMANCES
Oil City Symphony. Musical pre- sented by Alfred Community The- atre at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 12-13 in the 1890 Firemen’s Hall Theater in Alfred Village Hall.
Tickets will be available at the door.
Art/ Galleries
INSTRUCTION/GROUPS Allegany Artisans. The Allegany Artisans, local artists and crafts- people working together to host an annual studio tour in October, invite artists to apply. Work is ju- ried. Studio must be in Allegany County. 585-593-6345 or www.alleganyartisans.com.
Angelica Ink LetterpressLo- cated at 20 Allegany Avenue, An- gelica, NY. 585.466.7040 Angelica Sweet Shop 44 W.
Main in Angelica’s Park Circle National Historic District. Open daily 8 am–5 pm For more info:
585-466-7070 or www.angelicas- weetshop.com.
Artist Knot. 36 Main Street, An- dover. Current Exhibit: “Betsy Kent: Divergence”. Admission is always free. Gallery Hours:
Tues., Wed. & Fri. 11 am -4 pm, Thurs. 11-5 & Sat. 11-3 or any- time by appointment. Closed Sun.,Mon. and Holidays. (607) 478-5100.
Wellsville Art Association meets 7 pm on the last Friday of each month at Wellsville Com- munity Center. For information on meetings or classes, call 585- 593-3579.
Steuben Trust Gallery, Steuben Square, Hornell. On-going ex- hibits of Artist of the Month. M-F 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Hornell Area Arts Council.
Southern Tier Fiberarts Guild, founded in 1983, meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main St., Wellsville, on the first Satur- day of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except months of July and Sept. The group welcomes spin- ners (and wannabes), quilters, knitters, crocheters, embroider- ers, weavers, dyers, basket mak- ers, hookers (rug hookers, that is) and everyone with a creative mind and an interest in fibers.
For more information, call Debbie MacCrea at 607-587-9270, Carol Wood at 607-587-9519 or T.C.
Gary at 585-593-4799.
MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Americana Manse. Tours at the Americana Manse, Whitney- Halsey Mansion, Inc. in Belmont.
Call 585-268-5130. Special Group Tour rates. $4.00 adults.
Fountain Arts Center, 42 Schuyler Street, Belmont. Exhibit hours are Mon., Tues., Fri. from 10 a.m.-12 noon and 2-4 p.m. or by appointment. For info or group arrangements, call 585-268-5951 or visit our website at: www.the- fountainartscenter.org The Corning Museum of Glass presents the most comprehen- sive glass collection in the world in “35 Centuries of Glassmaking.”
Including five new Art and History Galleries. For info, call 607-937- 5371. Open daily 9-5.
Fosdick-Nelson Galleryat Al- fred University. Fosdick-Nelson Gallery is located in Harder Hall, AU campus. Open 11-4 Mon- days-Fridays. Info 871-2412.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum8419 Route 54, Hammondsport. Spe- cial exhibits, special events.
Open daily 10-4. Admission.
(607) 569-2160.
Hagadorn House MuseumOp-
erated by Almond Historical Soci- ety. Genealogical research avail- able Friday afternoons.
Call Homestead Museum, Hartsville, celebrating 19th and early 20th century life in rural western NY, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from May to October, in Hartsville. The museum is lo- cated 2 miles south of Hartsville on the corner of Purdy Creek Road (County Rt. 28) and Post Road. Weekdays by appoint- ment. For further information, call 607-698-4789.
Hinkle Memorial Library Gallery, Alfred State College Campus. Open during library hours, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday- Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 3-9 p.m. Sundays.
Inamori Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics.The newly con- structed museum focuses on fine ceramics used in technical and bio-medical applications. Open 10-4 Wed.-Fri. Free admission.
The Schein-Joseph Interna- tional Museum of Ceramic Art at Alfred.Located on the top floor of Binns-Merrill Hall, AU campus, Alfred. Open 10-4 Wed.
thru Fri. Free Admission. For in- formation call the Museum at 607-871-2421; or visit the mu- seum website: www.ceramicsmu- seum.alfred.edu.
Mather Homestead Museum, 343 Main St., Wellsville. Open 2- 5 pm Wed. & Sat. or by appt.
(Free) Call 716-593-1636.
National Warplane Museum.
Off I-86 in Big Flats. Call 607- 739-8200 or stop by the museum for more information.
Rockwell Museum, 111 Cedar St., Corning. Largest American Western Art collection on view in the eastern United States, with paintings, sculpture, Native American artifacts, and firearms.
Info 607-937-5386.
Terra Cotta Museum, Main St., Alfred. Open on special occa- sions or byappointment, call 587- 8358.
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ALMOND—Can you "Dig It?" Can you get "Beneath the Sur- face?" Pre-K through 3rd graders and 4th through 6th graders will
"Dig Into Reading" at the Almond Library starting on Monday, June 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. under the direction of Genesee Valley Central School art teacher, Kristin Buchholz, and Almond Library Aide, Mary Jane Essex.
Children will hear about the unearthing of a real mastodon as described by Kristin's dad, Vaughn Buchholz. You see, all he wanted was a pond...and, well, bones got in the way. This year's program will focus on archaeology, nature, earth science, history, and art.
Who knows? Maybe the dinosaur dig will unearth our very own mastodon! Kids will go home with fossils and dinosaur eggs made by their own hands. Reading, drawing, and journaling will be a part of this event-filled summer program.
Teens will get "Beneath the Surface" with Liz Butler, Adult Lit- eracy Instructor with BOCES. She will lead a Tween/ Teen Reading Club from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 9, 16, and 23 culminating with their own pizza party on July 30. All will read The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, plus as many other books as they can squeeze in.
Sign-up sheets are available at the library and will be going home with students through the school. So reserve these dates for your kids to "Dig Into Reading" at the Almond Library: June 24, July 1, 8, and 22 with a family, dish-to-pass picnic the evening of July 29.
By ELIZA ORDWAY Box of Books Library Director
I am AMAZED at the outpour of support we have been getting in response to our annual appeal letter. We have been blessed this year with a donor who has generously offered to match up to $1000 of donations. I am extremely optimistic that we will reach this goal of
$1000 and am going to keep the total thus far raised to myself until we come up with a great way to show our growing success. Be on the lookout for a goal meter of sorts either inside or outside of the library to monitor our funds raised and Keep those donations com- ing!I would like to take another moment to offer thanks from the Box of Books to several people specifically New Country Flowers on Elm Valley for the donation of the beautiful flowers and plants for our gardens, Liz VanHouter and Alex Haase for the time and energy planting these flowers and plants, and Pat Crandall for weeding our myrtle for us. The library garden is beautiful and it is because of all your hard work and energy. Our next step is to mulch the beds once we get the remainder of the planting done. Alex also worked at lev- eling our pavers, that were so badly displaced due to roots, at the exit of the children’s area. They are now much smoother and less of a tripping hazard for our patrons!
With the school year screeching to a halt this week; that leaves the question what are we going to do this summer? My suggestion is Dig in to READING! Did you know that when you register for the summer reading program here at the Box of Books you are not committing to anything other than reading? Hmmm...if you are here already then I guess you are reading, I say you should register. We have self guided games like bingo you can do while you travel and there are always prizes for our top readers.
There are great programs coming up this summer offered by our program staff, the Allegany Arts Association, the Master Gardener’s and by local community members. Our website alfredboxofbook- slibrary.org has our calendar on it and you can always find informa- tion out at the library itself. We look forward to seeing you and your families this summer. Registration begins on June 24 and our kick off Carnival Event is July 7 in conjunction with the Alfred Farmers Market.
TONIGHT - Thursday, June 20 - Bon Voyage BoB; An Interna- tional Potluck. Come help our bookworms group say goodbye to their friend BoB and to welcome his cousin Al Fredrick to our li- brary. Bob is going to go on vacation for the summer and enjoy some travels around the world, we hope to send him off with some good food from around the world and lots of well wishes until his return in September. Everyone is welcome, people are encouraged to bring a dish from around the world. The Box of Books will supply drinks and table service.
Tuesday, June 25 from 5-7 pm - Resume Workshop with Mark McFadden. Are you looking for a job, or just looking to improve your resume come to our resume workshop hosted by Alfred’s own Mark McFadden who works at Alfred University’s McComsey Ca- reer Development Center. Registration can be done by calling the Box of Books at 587.9290.
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