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Vol. 130, No. 26 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, July 2, 2015 Inside
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WELLSVILLE—Alfred State broke ground on its new Ad- vanced Manufacturing Center on the School of Applied Technol- ogy campus in Wellsville Wednesday afternoon, June 24.
The center will be used to ed- ucate welding technology and machine tool technology stu- dents in state-of-the-art sustain- able practices in advanced manufacturing through efficient processes. Other uses for the fa- cility include prototyping and as- sisting manufacturers in the development of new products and systems. Machine tool tech- nology, welding, and drafting/CAD are the three areas of study within the Computer- ized Design and Manufacturing Department.
Attending the groundbreaking were representatives of elected officials, faculty and staff, stu- dents, and local government and community leaders. Alfred State President Dr. Skip Sullivan, the first speaker of the event, said the facility will keep the Wellsville campus, and the college in gen- eral, at the cutting edge of tech- nology, with a focus on sustainability.
“Great things are ahead for Al- fred State and many things have been changing on this campus lately,” he said, “but let me as- sure you, without reservation, that as far as Alfred State is con- cerned, the best is yet to come.”
By DAVID L. SNYDER Editor, Publisher and Janitor ALMOND--Twenty-one members of the Alfred-Almond Central School grad- uating Class of 2015 received a combined
$64,000 in scholarships from the Alfred Almond Alumni Association during Sat- urday afternoon’s commencement exer- cises in the high school gymnasium.
Valedictorian Matthew Johnson and Salutatorian Natasha Jackson honored the memory of classmate Jason Latham, who died in February 2013 after a battle with cancer.
Graduating senior Miguel Quintana’s birthday was also recognized Saturday, just as it has been each day throughout the final quarter of the school year. Jackson explained the senior joke that in the halls, at athletic events and other occasions, friends always wished Miguel a “Happy Birthday” even though his real birthday is July 22.
Regardless of his real birthday, he re- ceived a nice gift on Saturday. Quintana was recipient of a Jean Hanks Palmiter/
Dale Lorow Alumni Scholarship of
$3000.
Also receiving $3000 Palmiter/Lorow scholarships, presented by A-A Alumni Association President Bill Pulos, assisted by Lisa Porter of the AAAA executive board, were Catherine Bialecki, Parker Bryant-Carty, Anna Burdick, Elianna Chroniger, Ciara Cuesta, David Ermer, Kiersten Foster, Natasha Jackson, Jaesuk Lee, Rachel McMahon, Courtney Peters, Victoria Robshaw, Emma Tyrell, Brandon VanTreese and Samantha Woughter.
Others receiving Alumni Association scholarships were Matthew Johnson and Morgan Emo, Susan H. Fowler Awards of
$2500 each; Sidney McDonough, the Rachel Amato Baldo/Thomas Murphy Health Care Scholarship of $3000; Kyra Kress, the Gregory Norton Leadership Scholarship of $3000; and Curtis Decker, the Juanita Whitaker Pulos Fine Arts Scholarship of $5000, which was pre- sented by Mrs. Pulos’ sons, Bill and Bob Pulos.
Other awards presented and their recip-
ients on Saturday included:
• Patrick Fasano Memorial Sportsman- ship Award, Kyra Kress.
• Paul M. Sharrett Memorial Award, Tonia Tinker.
• J. Michael Brace Memorial Scholar- ship, Nicholas Muhleisen.
• Andrew Marlatt Memorial Scholar- ships ($500 each), Rachel McMahon and Nick Muhleisen.
• Almond Grange Award, Kiersten Marie Foster.
• Michael C. Fucci Memorial Scholar- ship, Sydney McDonough.
• Maple City Savings and Loan Award, Maria House.
• ServU Federal Credit Union Award, Emma Tyrell.
• Alfred Lions Club Award, Ian Clarke and Rachel McMahon.
The Alfred-Almond Senior High Sym- phonic Band, directed by Todd Bialecki, opened with the traditional processional of Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance.”
The Star Spangled Banner was sung by Elianna Chroniger, who then led in the
singing of the Alma Mater.
School Superintendent Richard Calkins welcomed family and friends to the com- mencement ceremony, followed by Jack- son’s Salutatory.
The Senior High Symphonic Band then played Erik Morale’s’ “The Impossible Machine.”
Following Johnson’s Valedictory and the presentation of awards, Secondary Principal Mrs. Susan Bain-Lucey pre- sented the graduates, who received their diplomas from A-A School Board Presi- dent Earl Pierce.
The band followed with the recessional,
“Ode to Joy” by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Class of 2015 officers were President Jaesuk Lee, Vice-President Kyra Kress, Secretary Morgan Emo and Treasurer Rachel McMahon. Class advisors are Mrs. Kristi Gemmell and Mrs. Tanya Lehman.
Photos of all of the graduating seniors appear on Pages 6-8 of this newspaper.
Pictured here at the groundbreaking of Alfred State’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center, from left to right, are Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. President Julie Hart; Allegany County Board of Legislators Chairman Curt Crandall; Allegany County Legislator Dwight Fanton, R- Wellsville; Allegany County Legislator David Decker, R-Cuba; Vice President of LeChase Con- struction Fred Thompson; Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steven Havey; Allegany County Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism Executive Director Gretchen Hanchett; Julie Schmidt, district coordinator for State Sen. Cathy Young, R-Olean;
Wendy Brand, representative for Assemblyman Joe Giglio, R-Gowanda; Architect and Senior Associate of SWBR Architects Steven D. Fernaays; Lori Cornell, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s regional representative for Southwestern New York; and Alfred State President Dr. Skip Sullivan.
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Fifty-one receive diplomas at Alfred-Almond
The building will house fresh- man and senior welding students and senior machine tool technol- ogy students, and includes class- rooms, a computer lab, a welding fabrication shop, material han- dling and preparation space, a CNC machine shop, and metrol- ogy and inspection space. It is expected to be in use by the fall 2016 semester, Sullivan said.
Speaking on behalf of elected officials were Julie Schmidt, dis- trict coordinator for State Sen.
Cathy Young, R-Olean, and Lori Cornell, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s regional representative for Southwestern New York.
“Today’s groundbreaking serves as a reminder of how im- portant manufacturing is, not only to our immediate area, but to New York State as a whole,”
Schmidt said on Young’s behalf.
“Together, we will continue to develop new and innovative technology and manufacturing systems that will help stimulate and grow our economy and pave the way for our future genera- tions.”
Reading aloud the governor’s message, Cornell said, “This welcome addition to your dy- namic campus will continue to inspire future generations to re- alize their unique potential and to attain their lifelong goals.”
The $5 million, 16,500- square-foot center is part of the
$15 million “Retooling the
Alfred State breaks ground on manufacturing center
Breaking ground
Southern Tier” SUNY 2020 proj- ect. Empire State Development also awarded Alfred State a
$500,000 grant for equipment for
the center in 2013 through the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) process.
Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony comes four months after the Educational Foundation
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CHARLES K. POMEROY Graduated from Hornell H.S. in 1971 HORNELL–Charles K. Pomeroy, 61, of 50 Mill St., Hornell, passed away unexpectedly Monday,
June 22, 2015.
Born in Hornell, Nov. 7, 1953, the son of Charles L. and Betsy Werner Pomeroy, he had resided in Hornell all his life. He was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1971, and had served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1971-1975.
He had been employed at the former General Electric and Morrison Knudsen, and at Elsen- heimer's for over 20 years where he was in charge of maintenance and all carpentry. He later became self employed as a painting and carpentry contrac- tor in Hornell. He took great pride in his craft and was well respected for his work ethic.
Charlie was an avid hunter and fisherman, en- joyed camping and especially riding his "Harley."
He will be most remembered for the love of his family and will be sadly missed by his mother, brother and sisters.
Charlie was a member of Our Lady of The Val- ley Parish and a communicant of the former St. Ig-
natius Loyola Church, and currently a communi- cant of St. Ann's Church in Hornell. He was also a member of the Hornell American Legion Post.
He was predeceased by his father.
He is survived by his mother, Betsy Pomeroy of Hornell; his brother, Mark Pomeroy of Hornell;
and three sisters, Deborah Pomeroy of Pennsylva- nia, Melissa (Michael) McKee of Hornell, and Mary Paula Pomeroy of Bath; his half-sister, Michelle Pomeroy of Hornell and her mother Mar- garet Pomeroy of Hornell; aunt and uncle, Carol and Robert Stewart of Hartsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Charlie's memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Di- rector.
Calling hours were held from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m.
Friday, June 26 at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell. A me- morial service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at the funeral home with Deacon Robert Mc- Cormick officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
Friends may make memorial contributions to:
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1650 South Ave. #100 Rochester, NY 14620 or to the Activities Fund of the Bath Veterans Administra- tion Hospital, San Juan Blvd. Bath, N.Y., 14810.
RICHARD KEPHART Served as U.S. Navy Ensign ALFRED–A memorial service for Richard Kephart will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at the Alfred United Methodist Church A stained-glass window created by Gummer Glass will be dedi- cated in his memory during the service.
Richard Kephart, “Dick” to those who knew him, passed away at the age of 89 on April 11, 2015.
He was born on August 28, 1925 in Clearfield, PA. After completing high school he was drafted at the age of 18 into the naval reserves. He was commis- sioned an ensign in June 1946 and served aboard the minesweeper USS Tercel for a year.
He received his Bachelor’s de- gree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia in 1949.
On May 20, 1950 he married Charlotte Tubbs in New London, CT. Later, he started working as a turbine engineer at Terry Steam Turbine Company in Hartford, CT. He and Char and their chil- dren, Brenda, Gary, Craig, and Eric, moved several times, in- cluding to Wellsville, where they lived from 1952-1973, as his job relocated to several different places.
They finally returned to Wellsville in 1983. He retired in 1990 after working for 40 years.
During his long life, Dick at- tended many churches. He grew up in the Hyde, PA Methodist Church. When he was in the navy he attended New London, CT Methodist Church, which is where he met his wife. Later he and his family attended First United Methodist Church in Wellsville and while they lived in St. Cloud, Minnesota became Presbyterian for ten years. Fi-
nally, Dick and Char joined Al- fred United Methodist Church, which became their church home until they passed away.
Dick was a member of Kiwa- nis Club for many years begin- ning in Minnesota in 1973 and continuing in Wellsville. He served the Methodist Church as a District Trustee and in the United Methodist Men’s group.
Robert Love to also be remembered Robert Love, who passed away Nov. 13, 2013, will be re- membered with a stained glass window as well during the 5 p.m.
July 11 service. He was a found- ing member of the Alfred United Methodist Church.
Both Dick and Bob were well- respected and beloved men of faith. Those who knew them are cordially invited to come and help celebrate their lives. There will be a meal at the church fol- lowing the service.
In the early morning of Febru- ary 28 of this year, my wife, Car- oline Littell, confirmed a decision she had made the day before. She would discontinue medical treatment, other than palliative care, for the cancerous growth of white blood cells—
acute leukemia—that was ex- ploding in her bone marrow.
What she had decided in effect was to accept her death. It was a death that would arrive, on schedule, within a matter of weeks.
I sat by her bedside in a hos- pital in Pasadena, California.
She lay tethered to an intra- venous drip of saline solution.
She was breathing heavily. She
coughed continuously. The hos- pital, which should have been a well of quiet, was a noisy place.
Around us we could hear the sound of beeps, bells and chimes. There were peals of laughter, the undertone of voices, the hum of ventilation conduits.
The wall behind her bed was festooned with dials, gauges, plastic tubing, plugs, wires.
It was on this day that she had declined, for a second time, to continue the intervention of chemotherapy. The administra- tion of the poison designed to kill the cancer in her blood had been debilitating. She was not young. Continued treatment, she
knew, was useless. Her doctor, who had initially refused to ac- cept defeat, as if his patient’s dying was a personal affront, also knew that any further at- tempt to contain the disease now made no sense.
“I am too tired,” my wife said to me. “I cannot do this.” Her hair, a near white closer to ivory, was spread out across the pillow.
vigil. One lived a few miles away, in a Pasadena suburb. The other had flown in from his dis- tant home, in Ithaca, New York.
And she said, “It’s wonderful having our sons here. But there’s no joy in this.” She gripped my hand. “Do you understand?”
“Yes,” I said. “I understand.”
And she said, “I’ve fought this long enough. I don’t want to go on. I’m so, so tired.”
She closed her eyes. The skin of her face had pulled back from the cheekbones. The skin was smooth, like a child’s.
“You know,” I said, “we’ve had some good times.”
“Oh, yes! Many, many, many….” And she drifted off to sleep.
Her nurses had names like Ar- iana, Marlena, Hannah, Briana.
They were young. They held themselves aloof in their busy- work and bustle about the room, adjusting a tube here, an oxygen feed there, cranking the bed higher or lower. They seemed to distance themselves from the woman in the bed, from the dying around them.
Soon Caroline awoke. She turned to me and said, “I’m not me anymore. But I don’t want to go home. For what? I shouldn’t have to fight a diminished exis- tence. Do you agree?”
And so I said, “I agree.”
“I’m so glad you agree,” she said. “I could not bear it if you did not agree with me.”
Occasionally, she groaned.
Her breathing was hoarse, rasp- ing, labored. In waking mo- ments, her speech was slurred.
Only once did she lose her out- ward composure. “I’m fright- ened,” she said. I said nothing. I could not speak. I could not re- spond.
She went on: “Frightened…..”
She frowned; she coughed from deep in her lungs. “Dying….
Choking….” And then she slept.
I held her hand as she slept. A gulf had opened between us.
There was no bridging it. Her isolation, her alone-ness, was impenetrable. She knew this. I knew this. As much as I may have wished to, I could not do her dying for her. I was an out- sider. I could not enter her space.
She did not complain, she did not whine. As best she could, she got on with it. I stared out of the window. Her room gave high above the city of Pasadena, which climbed into hills whose folds and gullies were picked out in a queer yellow light. It was not yet noon.
Watching my wife slowly die, I began, finally, in old age, to learn something about living. I had fled from death. I now faced death. I could no longer avert my gaze.
Let me tell you about Caro- line. It is important that I speak of her. I do not exploit her dying and death. I am not making lit- erature. Literature means noth- ing to me. Literature is vanity. I must bear witness.
One of her brothers wrote this to me: “We loved her as you did.
She was a sweet character, intel- ligent and fun.” She was all of these. Yet she was more than the sum of her parts. She was a good person. She was a person of vast
ing of the word.
We had met 55 years ago, in Paris, where, for whatever rea- son, both of us had found our- selves. Her name then was Caroline Jane Penelope Byass.
She was English. She had wan- dered in from London, I from Boston. Her beauty was star- tling: a finely modeled face, high cheekbones, small nose, gray-green eyes. We lived in a small hotel in the quarter of artists and writers that was called Montparnasse.
We married in New York City, and later came to Alfred. We took up jobs at Alfred Univer- sity, and in Alfred we built our home and raised our children.
She became ill three years ago. Her local doctor had found markers in her blood that trou- bled him. He sent her up the line to the specialists who deal with this sort of thing. It was a bone- marrow disorder that for a time would be contained, manage- able. This year, perhaps in- evitably, the malady progressed.
No longer contained, no longer manageable, it proved deadly.
It was said of a famous author that he faced death with “re- markable equanimity and imper- sonal curiosity.” The first half of the phrase was also true of Car- oline, though equanimity, I think, is too strong a word.
Equanimity suggests willing- ness. There was acceptance, but not willingness.
As for the second part, she had boundless curiosity about people and places—the exoticism of foreign countries and land- scapes, the musicality of foreign tongues. All these excited her imagination. But she had little curiosity about death. I’m not sure death itself held any signif- icance or interest for her. She never spoke of what may or may not lie beyond.
If she did think about it, what she saw may have been dark- ness. At the end of her life, she longed for darkness—oblivion. I am quite certain of that. In her hospital bed, and later in the hos- pice we had set up for her at our winter getaway—the Pasadena apartment we rented when snow began to fly 3,000 miles away in Western New York—she seemed lost in a fog of indifference, or of bleak sadness, or of grief.
From time to time, she would become agitated. A drop of mor- phine under the tongue would ease her. She said very little. She ate nothing. I gripped her hand.
I called out to her:
“Who are you? Tell me who you are.”
There was no response.
“Your name! Caroline. Your name! Do you remember your name?”
She stared at me. She stared through me. Eyes gleaming: wa- tery with illness. She did not speak.
“Who am I?” I said. “My name! Tell me my name.”
Slowly, slowly, drawn out one letter at a time, with enormous effort, with whatever breath she could muster, with whatever strength that was left to her, she whispered my name.
She died an hour before mid- night on March 18. She was 75.
A Death in the Family
CAROLINE LITTELL
[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. ]
Helen Thomas graduated from Alfred University in 1925 and went to work teaching French and Latin at Alfred High School when it was in the old South Hall building. When the area schools con- solidated she moved into the new Alfred-Almond Central School building and continued to teach French. In all she spent over forty years as a teacher and was known as a great disciplinarian. The 1962 yearbook was dedicated to her and contained this quote, “...the qual- ity which most endears her to her many pupils is the ability to laugh at herself and with her students.”
In a collection of recipes listed as Recipes of the Early 1900’s, this cake shows up several times, once attributed to her.
Applesauce Cake 1/2 c. shortening 2 c. flour
1 c. sugar 2 tsp. soda
1 1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. each raisins and nuts 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Combine and bake in 350 degree oven about 45 minutes.
One of the frostings listed for this cake was a recipe from Doris Rice.
Brown Sugar Icing
1 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. butter 1/4 c. milk
Cook 3 minutes over low fire. Let cool and add 2 c. sifted con- fectioners sugar.
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Kelly’s Forecast
By KELLY SNYDER Alfred Sun Weather
Forecaster
"Do what we can, summer will have its flies.”
―Ralph Waldo Emerson Thursday July 2
CLOUDY (HIGH 72– LOW 52) Chance of precipitation...30%
Friday July 3 SUNNY (HIGH 78 – LOW 56) Chance of precipitation...0%
Saturday July 4 AM SUN/PM CLOUDS
(HIGH 78 – LOW 58) Chance of precipitation...50%
Sunday July 5 PARTLY SUNNY (HIGH 83 - LOW 62) Chance of precipitation...0%
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By JOHN BUCKWALTER Alfred Area Weather Recorders
New England is a varied and delightful area to visit. After a family week on the shore of Maine, we moved our operations to Gorham, in the White Moun- tains of New Hampshire, where we had enjoyed camping when we were first married. On the one day that dawned bright and clear, we decided we shouldn't hike, as we couldn't safely leave our bird (really, she travels with us) in the car in bright sun, and we couldn't leave her in the motel, as the checkout time was earlier than we could be back.
We decided to drive up the Auto Road on Mount Washing- ton, and learned that the condi- tions we would find at the top
Applesauce cake by Helen Thomas
ALFRED–Mayuki Miyashita, Grand Prize winner in the 2014 Young Pianist Competition at Alfred University’s (AU) inau- gural MostArts Festival, returns to the Miller Theater stage for the event’s 2015 opening con- cert, Sunday, July 5, at 7:30 p.m.
Miyashita, a ninth-grader from Maryville, TN, will per- form with the MostArts Festival Orchestra – a small, Mozart- sized ensemble - with Dr. Lisa Lantz, the guiding force behind the festival, conducting. A gala reception will follow the pro- gram.
The opening concert will mark the first in the weeklong series of musical and art events running through Saturday, July 11. Activities will include both daytime and evening programs open to the public. All daytime concerts and activities are free;
the Evening Concert Series re- quires a ticket.
An “Applause Pass Patron”
$100 ticket will provide entry into all six evening concerts in Miller Theater; single evening
tickets are $20. Special rates for senior citizens are available at
$50 for six evenings, $10 single ticket; student rates are $25 for the week or $5 for a single evening ticket. Special group and family discounts are also available. For information
please visit
[email protected] or call 607.871.2828.
The 2015 Young Pianist Com- petition will culminate with a
$10,000 first prize; $2,500 for second place award; $1,500 for third; two $500 Audience Awards; and a $500 Discre- tionary Prize. Eight competitors were selected earlier this sum- mer.“For this (opening) concert, I chose the ‘Mendelssohn Piano Concerto’ because it is so sparkling and light, and filled with happiness and joy,” said Miyashita. “I want to share the happiness and excitement with the orchestra and the audience. I am looking forward to seeing Dr. Lantz again and all the or- chestra members who will be
performing this concerto with me!”Miyashita also received the
“Audience Favorite” Award at last summer’s MostArts Festi- val. She has won numerous na- tional awards, including First Prize in the Midwest Interna- tional Piano Competition in Iowa and Second Prize in the Kaufman Music Center Interna- tional Youth Piano Competition, New York City.
Winning young pianist to open festival
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included winds of 60 MPH and temperatures barely above the 30's. We certainly couldn't hike around up there, but we could enjoy vast views of over 100 miles, even as far as a hazy At- lantic Ocean on the horizon. As we wrestled our car doors open to climb in and begin our de- scent, this frill of clouds above the ranks of mountains caught my eye.
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SUMMER SOLSTICE
The second monthly session of the Allegany County Board of Legislators was held on June 22nd, 2015, just one day after the summer solstice.
Summertime in Allegany County is beautiful. The weather is usually wonderful, and the countryside is green and lush. In addition, the daylight lasts longer, so we get to enjoy more time outside. Each season has its unique advantages and benefits, but summertime in Allegany County is particularly en- joyable.
Our meeting began with the Pledge of Alle- giance. Former Navy 3rd Class Petty Officer Kath- leen Timpano led us in the Pledge. Her term of service extended from November 1963 through 1966. Her service had just begun when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. It was a partic- ularly emotional time to be serving in the Navy.
Following the Pledge and Invocation Chair- man Curt Crandall granted Privilege of the Floor to Allegany County Dairy Princess Ashley Lyman, of Cuba. She was joined by the Alternate Dairy Princess. They urged everyone to attend the Alle- gany County Fair and visit the dairy barn.
There were comparatively few resolutions to be considered by the Board of Legislators at this session. Resolution #151-15 appointed two mem- bers to the Citizens Advisory Council of the Office For the Aging. Carole Onoda of Almond was ap- pointed to fill the remainder of the term of retired Chairman Wally Higgins. Mary Ann Trice of Wellsville was appointed to fill the remainder of a vacant term.
Resolution #152-15 approved a Grant Appli- cation by the Department of Social Services for
$51,991 for a court-based referral and compliance monitoring program. It is designed to address under-employment and unemployment among non-custodial parents, and to promote payment of court ordered child support. Resolution #153-15 accepted and appropriated $35,118 in additional State Aid for Community Service accounts. Those funds will be used for alcohol and substance abuse programs.
Resolution #154-15 approved the sale of 2015
“Tax Sale Properties” to the successful bidders at the recent tax sale. The funds obtained through these sales helps reimburse the county for the funds it pays out each year to school districts, vil- lages, towns and special districts for their unpaid taxes and assessments. Resolution #155-15 amended Resolution #235-14 to include summer youth employment and training counselor posi- tions. The hourly rate of pay is $12.00. All resolu- tions were unanimously approved
The Board then approved the payment of the audited bills for the past two weeks. The total amount approved was $2,444,269.20. That in- cluded another $193,186 per week, for an addi- tional $386,372, for the Medicaid Program. Our total Medicaid payment for the current year is
$4,636,464. This represents county payments for a state mandated and state run program. Just think what we could do with that money here in Alle- gany County. Even better, think what you could do with that money if you never had to pay it in taxes.
I believe that taxpayers know how to spend their money much better than Albany or Belmont.
This past week the press carried an article about some new grants that were granted to pro- vide assistance to telephone companies. These funds will reportedly be used to upgrade equip- ment and facilities in rural areas, such as Allegany County. I strongly support all efforts that will im- prove telephone service to our residents and tax- payers. I strongly support all effort that will increase the amount of fiber-optic cable that is present in our county. There is no question that fiber-optic cable represents the best and fastest technology for telephones, Internet and other elec- tronic communications. Unfortunately, fiber-optic cable is also very expensive, and has not been in- stalled in most rural areas. Hopefully the money from the new grants will help reverse that situa- tion. However, our needs are so great that I don’t expect it to significantly reduce the need for the wireless Broadband system that the County is cur- rently constructing. Work on that system is pro- gressing well and appears to be on schedule.
Independence Gay Celebration The High Court’s most recent decisions,
Though deepening long-standing divisions, Might result in some interesting quirks:
Watch for some rainbow fireworks.
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Editor,
I meant to write this note two weeks ago, but there is still time.
I would urge all who have not seen the wonderful photography exhibition at Herrick Library to do so. Caroline Littell and her husband traveled the world, he as a travel writer and she as a pho- tographer. Her work is dramatic, beautifully printed, and captures the essence of the many exotic places they visited.
The exhibit is up until July 15, and is well worth a visit..
Mario Prisco
[Editor’s Note: Herrick Li- brary is closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day. Sum- mer hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday.]
Letter to the Editor:
I’ve been known to take the art of the exaggerated tall tale to ex- citing levels, but never will I be able to explain just how mar- velous the Most Arts Festival will be.
I went last year expecting something good and I experi- enced something great.
On the cover of the festival brochure it states “The Magic Returns” and they aren’t kidding.
This festival is class, style, and talent at the highest degree. How they can accomplish music and art at such a high level for eight days is a tribute to genius, deter- mination, and hard work.
This is happening soon, right in our own backyard at Alfred University, and I suggest you
join the magic and take in many of the special events. Some events are free, and others charge. The ones that charge present a prominent international musical artist, with the MostArts Festival Orchestra in the beauti- ful Miller Theatre.
We are lucky to have this event in our area, and I’m just relating some really good news.
Burton Stein Arkport-Almond, NY WE WELCOME LETTERS
The Alfred Sunwelcomes let- ters to the editor. For best re- sults, keep letters “brief and amazing.” E-mail to: alfred- [email protected] or to: PO Box 811, Alfred, NY 14802.
Writer suggests all join magic of marvelous MostArts Festival
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of Alfred, Inc. signed a contract that leases land on the School of Applied Technology campus desig- nated for the center to the State University of New York (SUNY) for 30 years. This move was required to allow the SUNY 2020 funds to be used to con- struct the building, according to Dr. Craig Clark, executive director and dean of the School of Ap- plied Technology. The college currently rents the Wellsville campus from the Educational Founda- tion and the center is the first state-funded building on that campus since it opened in 1966.
Since the 1990s, Dresser-Rand in Wellsville has provided space for senior welding and senior ma- chine tool programs. While the company has been a great host, the college’s goal has always been to move these programs onto the Wellsville campus, and the SUNY 2020 grant made that possible, ac- cording to Clark.
The fourth speaker at the ceremony was Steven D. Fernaays, architect and senior associate for SWBR Architects, whose team designed an effi- cient building envelope that will minimize energy
usage.
“Overall, we feel, and we hope you do also, that this building will greatly enhance the student ex- perience,” he said. “It will assist the faculty in preparing the students for the real world and will be something for all to be proud of for many years to come, as it will help students successfully tran- sition from academia to industry.”
The final speaker was Fred Thompson, vice pres- ident of LeChase Construction, the general contrac- tor of the project. He mentioned that LeChase has worked on dozens of projects on both Alfred State campuses for decades and has employed more than 60 of the college’s graduates over a six-decade span, including himself and Bill Goodrich, the company’s president and CEO.
“I would like to thank the State University Con- struction Fund and Alfred State for once again en- trusting LeChase Construction with one of your esteemed projects,” he said. “I look forward to standing here with all of you in the near future upon its successful completion.”
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST SATURDAY MORNING at the Catbird Griddle
Step up to the bright yellow Catbird Griddle Food Truck parked at the Angelica Farmers Market
every Saturday morning from now until early October Live Music 11-1
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HORNELL--The annual Al- fred-Hornell AAUW awards dinner was held recently at The Main Place in Hornell. This event honors area fourth grade student winners of the essay contest "The Woman I Most Ad- mire” and graduating high school girls who have achieved the highest grade average in math and science.
Mary Jane Lloyd, branch sec- retary and event chair, opened the dinner by welcoming branch members, honorees, parents, families, and community mem- bers. For the fifth year, a $100 scholarship was awarded to six graduating senior girls. In addi- tion to being honored at dinner, they each received an engraved medallion, a certificate, a rose, and had their names engraved on their high school Awards Plaque which is prominently displayed in their respective schools.
Following the welcome, Lloyd introduced branch Presi- dent Patricia Soper-Oakes who explained the mission of the American Association of Uni- versity Women: To advance eq- uity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
Soper-Oakes explained that AAUW was founded in 1881 and is the oldest feminist organ- ization in the country. The Al- fred-Hornell Branch, founded in 1938, celebrates 77 years of branch organization. The local AAUW chapter is proud of its history and the work done to promote the AAUW mission.
Before the honored guests were introduced, President Soper-Oakes introduced and welcomed our newest member, Mary Ann Chura, a retired teacher from the Canisteo- Greenwood Central School.
Mary Ann joined AAUW under the Shape the Future Program.
We encourage anyone interested in joining to use this program!
Essay Contest judges Pene- lope Whitford, Patricia LaPiana, and Christine Thomas were thanked for their work judging essays for the essay contest.
Essay Contest committee member Penelope Whitford in- troduced each winner. They en- thusiastically read their essays
"The Woman I Most Admire."
Each winner and winner hon- orees were dinner guests of AAUW. The students received an engraved medallion, a rose, and a special certificate. The stu- dents and the honorees were:
Kylie Williamson from Canis-
AWARD RECIPIENTS, all graduating seniors, include (from left) Kim Pollard, AAUW regional field representative; Sydney McDonough; Nichole Gibson; Grace Weyand; President Patty Soper Oakes; Amber Niedermaier; Haley Davis; and Amber Edwards. (Photo provided)
ESSAY WINNERS--Pictured with the essay winners are (from left) Mary Jane Lloyd, branch co-secretary; Mrs. Larkin;
McKenna Donlon; Autumn LaFrance; Penny Whitford, Essay
Committee Chair; Kylie Williamson; Kristie Williamson. (Photo provided)
AAUW honors essay winners, graduating seniors
teo-Greenwood, who honored her mother, Kristie Williamson;
Hornell Intermediate School’s McKenna Donlon, honored her teacher and coach, Mrs. Larkin, and Autumn La France, from Arkport Central School, whose essay honoring Underground Rail Road abolitionist Harriet Tubman was read by Penny Whitford. Autumn arrived later than planned due to a concert she was involved in at Arkport School. Well-deserved congrat- ulations were expressed to our three essay winners and their honorees.
Branch co-secretary Mary Jane Lloyd recognized President Soper-Oakes as being the vision- ary to begin this awards dinner.
Lloyd addressed the senior award winners quoting from Malala Yousafzai: ” Terrorists’
greatest fear is a girl with a book.” She hoped that our girls will continue to be that “Girl with a book.”
The chapter was honored to have Kim Pollard, AAUW re- gional field representative, in at- tendance this year. She stated that education is the core of AAUW and was very pleased to attend this awards banquet which celebrates AAUW's com- mitment to STEM. She spoke to the audience of senior girls re-
garding the almost 900 college affiliates of AAUW and the value of joining one of them on their respective campus.
President Soper-Oakes intro- duced each of the six area high school seniors who were hon- ored in recognition of their achievement in math and sci- ence. This annual event is the highlight of the AAUW program year and supports the mission of
"Breaking through barriers for women and girls" since these disciplines, Science, Technol- ogy, Engineering and Math, (STEM) are still mainly under- represented by women. This year's recipients certainly reflect that mission through their strong academics and outstanding par- ticipation in various school and community activities.
Members were delighted to honor the following recipients of our awards and scholarship for excellence in math and science:
Alfred Almond Central School, Sydney McDonough, who will attend Daemen College working toward her DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy); Andover Central School, Amber Nieder- maier who will attend Jamestown Community College to study nursing and then to Daemen College to become a family nurse practioner; Arkport
Central School, Nichole Gibson who will attend SUNY Platts- burg, majoring in Biochem- istry; Canisteo-Greenwood, Amber Edwards, who will at- tend Corning Community Col- lege and will study athletic training; Hornell High School, Grace Weyand who will attend the University of Rochester studying Biomedical Engineer- ing; Jasper-Troupsburg, Haley Davis, who will attend the Uni- versity of Buffalo studying Ar- chitecture.
Congratulations and best wishes to all of these graduating girls!
A 50/50 drawing was held and winner, Amber Niedermaier, senior award winner from An- dover Central School, won. She was quite surprised and de- lighted!
Another drawing for a free banquet dinner was held among branch members who paid their dues that night. The winner was member and Program Vice Pres- ident, Kim Gayhart. Congratula- tions, Kim!
Thanks were offered to John Carbone for a delicious buffet, Dani Wassink, co-secretary for all of her contributions commu- nicating news of the branch, and Kim Gayhart, Vice President for Program, for managing terrific
programs all year!!
While the Awards Dinner is a joyous annual event at which we honor academic excellence and scholarship among our young people, members have ulti- mately enjoyed a stellar AAUW program throughout the year.
These included a program by NYS-AAUW Program Chair, Jane Russell, who spoke about the history and her family's in- volvement in the women's suf- frage movement. She also stressed the advantages she and her sisters had being raised in a family which imposed no per- sonal or professional limits, and how it led to her being elected as Pulteney Supervisor. Sister Susan of Steuben Rural Min- istries (now Catholic Charities) met with us in October and told of her multiple year connection to this ministry. She explained that the need for supplementing resources remains great in our area, and donations were pro- vided by our members. Some members of our branch attended District 2 Conference in the AAUW House in Rochester NY where area educators addressed Common Core issues.
After a wonderful meal in No- vember at Culinary Arts Dining Room in Wellsville, Alfred State College English professors Annie Constantine and Janice Stafford shared with members a TED Talk by Adiche on "The Danger of a Single Story.” This explained how perceptions are limited by what one reads and is told. December was celebrated by hosting the Hornell High School Show Choir to kick off a terrific holiday season. In Febru- ary members met at the lovely home of member Ada White to discuss the book "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed, which is about a woman attempting to resolve her many problems by hiking The Pacific Crest Trail. For March's Women's History Month Vicki Eaklor from Alfred University presented a lively, informative program on "Women in Jazz"
which highlighted women's op- portunities and limitations both pre- and post-World War II. In April the branch enjoyed a fine performance of "Brothers Grimm Spectacular" at dinner theatre at the Alfred State Lake Lodge. Some members attended and enjoyed "Telling Tales Out of School,” put on in May by Bath's AAUW branch.
The grand finale for the year was our annual Awards dinner at the Main Place.
The Alfred-Hornell branch welcomes new members. Please contact President Patricia Soper- Oakes at 607 382-2949 or Anne Acton, membership chair, 607 587 9119, with any questions.
SAVANNAH ROSE BATES will study accounting/radiology
at Alfred State College
CATHERINE ANN BIALECKI will study business at
SUNY Fredonia
AUSTIN A. BOSSARD will seek employment
in the area
RIDGE D. BROWN will seek employment
in the area
PARKER H. BRYANT-CARTY is attend Daemen College but is undecided as to a major
ANNA JOY BURDICK will study culinary arts at
Johnson and Wales
JOSHUA J. CARNES is undecided about his immediate future
HUNTER J. CHAMBERLAIN will study biolgoy at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
ELIANNA ROSE CHRONIGER will study business administration
at Houghton College
IAN T. CLARKE will study business and physical
training at Alfred University
LUCAS CORNELL will study psychology at
Houghton College
CIARA MARIE CUESTA will study computer information
systems at SUNY Fredonia
KYRIE-E-LEISON DAVID will study arts and social science
at Jamestown CC-Olean
CURTIS W. DECKER will study liberal arts
at Alfred State
GREGORY O. DeGRAFF will study digital media and
animation at Alfred State
MORGAN N. EMO will study nursing at
Alfred State
DAVID J. ERMER will study construction and engi-
neering tech at Alfred State
KIERSTEN MARIE FOSTER will study agricultural business
at Alfred State
TYLER LEE GALUSHA will serve his country by joining
the U.S. Marine Corps
MARIA E. HOUSE will study English at Empire State College
Congratulations to the A-A
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CHRISTOPHER HYLAND will service his country by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force
NATASHA K. JACKSON will studyarchitecture at Syracuse University
COLIN L. JOHNSON will study welding
at Alfred State
MATTHEW JOHNSON will study biology/pre-med
at Roanoke College
BRANDON W. JOHNSON-LANTZ will study auto technology
at Alfred State
KYRA ANN KRESS will study physical therapy
at Daemen College
JAESUK LEE
will study business exploration at George Washington University
SYDNEY MAE McDONOUGH will study physical therapy
at Daemen College
NOAH JOHN McHENRY will serve his country by enlisting
in the U.S. Marine Corps
HANNA MARLEY McLAY will study at Alfred University
RACHEL M. McMAHON will study nursing
at Alfred State
AARON T. PAUL MORRIS will study human services management at Alfred State
NICHOLAS J. MUHLEISEN will study computer information
at Alfred State
WADE B. OLIN will enroll at Alfred State
COURTNEY PETERS will study public relations
at SUNY Fredonia
SETH ALDEN POWELL will study psychology
at Alfred University
MIGUEL H. QUINTANA will study liberal arts
at Alfred State
RILEY SCOTT ROBBERS will study computer science
at Alfred State
VICTORIA JANE ROBSHAW will study biology at New York University
SULLY R. SHERWOOD will study welding at
Lincoln Tech
graduating Class of 2015!
SAMANTHA ST. GEORGE will study human services management at Alfred State
ROBERT TAFT will seek employment
in the area
SAMANTHA MARIE TIMOTHY will study
at Alfred State
TONIA LYNN TINKER will serve her country by enlisting
in the U.S. Marines
JORDAN P. TOMM will study at Alfred University
EMMA KAY TYRELL will study international development/social change
at Clark University
BRANDON M. VanTREESE will study fire protection technology at Onondaga C.C.
ABBY ELENA WILLIAMS will study at Alfred University
BRIELLE LOGAN WOOD will study radiology
at Alfred State
SAMANTHA C. WOUGHTER will study comnputer science and
mathematics at SUNY Fredonia
Congratulations, A-A grads!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST SATURDAY MORNING at the Catbird Griddle
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By LISA LANTZ MostArts Festival Director ALFRED—The Magic Returns with Wayne Higby’s MostArts Festival “Raku Extravaganza.”
As a prelude to Saturday evening’s Grand Finale concert, all are invited to the “Hair Pin Turn” above Miller Theater on the AU campus for the annual “Raku Extravaganza” with renowned ceramic artist Wayne Higby, assisted by the Sum- mer School MFA grads.
Select a plate or pot and set free your inner artistry to glaze it and then watch it transform through the raku firing process.
The EisenHearth Pizza Truck will be there all day, serving their delicious wood fired pizzas. Bring the family to this mag- ical event. (weather permitting)
MostArts Festival Grand Finale Gala Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 pm.
Experience the excitement and thrill as the winners of the “Young Pianist Com- petition” are announced following Satur- day evening’s extraordinary concert.
Grammy award winning pianist, Angelin Chang takes the stage with the MostArts Festival Orchestra and Guest Conductor,
Yuval Zaliouk in the Grand Finale Con- cert in Miller Theater.
You will hear a thrilling performance by internationally acclaimed pianist An- gelin Chang, who is the first American fe- male pianist awarded the GRAMMY®
for Best Instrumental Soloist with Or- chestra. She is recognized for her sense of poetry and technical brilliance. An ac- tive chamber musician, she performs reg- ularly with the legendary violist Joseph de Pasquale, The de Pasquale String Quartet, and with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Cleveland Or- chestra. Dr. Angelin Chang is Professor of Piano and Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at Cleveland State University, where she is also Professor of Law at the Cleveland- Marshall College of Law.
Angelin Chang will perform the Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Festival Orchestra. This work is a tour de force of powerful and exciting virtuosity blended with poetic beauty, and contains some of the most difficult music written for piano.
The concerto has been nicknamed the
“Triangle Concerto” as the Scherzo movement features the quaint accompa-
niment of a triangle along side brilliant piano solos.
Widely criticized when it was first per- formed, Franz Liszt defended his use of the triangle by explaining, “I employed for the effect of contrast. As regards the triangle, I do not deny that it may give of- fence, especially if struck too strong and not precisely….Few conductors are cir- cumspect enough to bring out the rhyth- mic element in them, without the raw addition of a coarse noisiness…”
The MostArts Festival is thrilled to have a guest conductor who is “circum- spect enough” and much more at the podium this week. Israeli-American con- ductor, Yuval Zaliouk began his career in London with the Royal Ballet Company, where he was the exclusive conductor for Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev in Covent Garden and on European tours.
In 1975, Zaliouk revived Israel’s Haifa Symphony Orchestra, and went on to be- come Music Director of the Toledo Sym- phony Orchestra. From 1995-2001, he was Music Director of the Raanana Sym- phonette in Israel, an orchestra comprised of Soviet Union ex-patriates.
Maestro Zaliouk has conducted exten- sively internationally including The Israel Philharmonic, The Bournemouth Sym- phony, The Royal Liverpool Philhar- monic, The Royal Philharmonic, The Tokyo Symphony, The Berlin Symphony, The Stuttgart Radio Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic, The Oslo Philharmonic, Madrid National Symphony, Portuguese National Orchestra, and The Moscow Chamber Orchestra.
Not only an internationally renowned symphony conductor, Maestro Zaliouk is also a gourmet chef and founder of the
“Almondina” cookie company in Maumee, Ohio. A delicious, crispy wafer with the delicate flavor of roasted al- monds and the natural sweetness of plump raisins, they are sold in all 50 states and overseas. And now in Alfred, they will be available exclusively at “The Festival Shop” on Main Street, while the supply lasts.
You won’t want to miss a single mo- ment of this week’s events. Tickets are available at the Festival Shop, online with a credit card or by calling 607-871-2828.
AU MOST ARTS FESTIVAL
MostArts Festival Grand Finale will be a real treat
YUVAL ZALIOUK ANGELIN CHANG WAYNE HIGBYALFRED--The Power of Goodness is a curated exhibition of children’s artwork illustrating short stories of of nonviolence and reconciliation from Chech- nya, Russia and around the world. These works capture the excitement of action, the joy of seeing from new perspectives and the encouragement of wit- nessing small acts that make big differences.
Curators Nadine Hoover and Dawn Bennett collaborated on this exquisite display of chil- dren's art forged from the height- ened experiences of children surviving war and the remark- able skill of young people who pour hours into creating art when war shuts down schools.
An English-language short story book, a trilingual textbook with discussion questions, work- shops on nonviolence and recon- ciliation and a training manual accompany this exhibition.
Nadine Hoover, Director of
Conscience Studio and Coordi- nator of Friends Peace Teams in Asia West Pacific, identified an ecology of practices that create public cultures of peace that she
offers through books, exhibi- tions and activities. Dawn Ben- nett, Owner of the Rogue Carrot and Freelance Curator, brings 15 years of curatorial experience in
Chicago and Baltimore to pro- ducing exhibitions from paint- ings by monkeys to ceramics by Ruth Duckworth.
Artwork from five of the 23
stories in the exhibition are on display at the Powell Campus Center at AU. The exhibition will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 6 and run through August 5.
‘Power of Goodness’ highlights children’s works
“Power of Goodness” exhibition of children’s artwork opens at 1 p.m. Monday, July 6 at Powell Campus Center at Alfred Univ.
ALFRED--There is a new shop in town!
A new pop-up shop has occu- pied the little Terra Cotta office across from the Post Office.
“The Festival Shop” is now open daily from 2:00-6:00 fea- turing twelve local artists whose work on display is for sale.
Thanks to the shared vision of Laurie McFadden, Henry Criss- man, Doreen Edwards, Wayne Higby and Lisa Lantz, the build- ing received funding from the Alfred Historical Society and the College of Ceramics, to begin the first phase of a much needed renovation project this month.
Portrait Artist, Sola Prince is the shop manager. Stop in to purchase your MostArts Tickets and browse around. New items arrive every few days. A per- centage of the sales will go to- ward the restoration project of this historic and beloved build- ing.Featured works include art by:
• Patty Crast- Jewelry Artist
• Len Curran- Jewelry Artist
• Betsy Kent- Silk Artist
• Glenn Zweygardt- Sculpture Artist
• Elaine Hardman- Ceramics Artist
• Robin Castor Howard- Ce- ramic Artist
• Linda Huey- Ceramic Artist
• Dick Lang- Ceramic Artist
• Laura McGraw- Ceramic Artist
• Genie Meltzer-Ceramic Artist
ALFRED--“Sound Bites Sampler” Chamber Music Series Daily Noontime concerts in Holmes Auditorium of Harder Hall performed by the fabulous members of the MostArts Festi- val Orchestra, proved to be one of last year’s highlights of the festival.
Free of charge, the public is invited to these “sound bite”
gems of the chamber music world, and to partake in the
“tasty bites” from our vendors.
AVI will have box lunches avail- able for purchase along with Hedgerow Farm Bakery. Serv- ing times are 11:30-1:15 or until sold out…What could be a bet- ter break in your day than a de- licious lunch paired with a great musical performance?
Hedgerow Farm Bakery Festival Week Menu:
M- Salad plate ($7.00) with apple kale salad, tomato wedges, artisan bread wedges, chicken or curry chick pea salad and cookie T- Pork Sandwich ($7.00) with pickled jalapenos or grilled veggie sandwich with local cu- cumber wedges and a cookie
W- Chef salad ($7.00) with ham or Cheese. Salads include Local organic lettuce, other local veggies as available, plus toma- toes, onion, hard boiled eggs, roll and choice of dressing and cookie
Th- Gourmet Toasted Cheese ($5) Varieties include tomato, local basil with Cuba cheddar or Bacon, pesto and cheddar.
Served with carrot sticks and cookie
F- Wood fired pizza slices- cheese or pepperoni ($5) (Rain day- salad plate with cookie)
New shop in town for MostArts!
‘Sound Bites’
back, better than before!
Your Week at a Glance All Events are Free except where indicated *
What When Where
Sunday Opening Gala Concert
7:30 Miller Theater*
Pianist Mayuki Miyashita and the Festival Orchestra
Gala Reception Ade Hall
Monday
“Sound Bites” Chamber Music & Lunch 12:00 Holmes/Harder Hall Gallery Opening: Power of Goodness 1:00 Powell Campus Center
Unveiling: Earthen Dancer 4:30 Main & W. University
Gallery Opening: Ceramic Art at Alfred 5:30 Cohen Gallery, Main St.
Evening Concert Series
Pianist Anthony Pattin in Recital 7:30 Miller Theater*
Tuesday
“Sound Bites” Chamber Music & Lunch 12:00 Holmes/Harder Hall
Evening Concert SeriesGerman Steinway Pianist Andreas Klein
& Guest Conductor, Yuval Zaliouk 7:30 Miller Theater*
Wednesday
“Sound Bites” Chamber Music & Lunch 12:00 Holmes/Harder Hall
Young Pianist Competition BeginsFirst 4 Finalists in Solo Recital 2:00 Miller Theater
Final 4 Finalists in Solo Recital 4:00 Miller Theater
Music Under The Stars
“Big Band Dance” 7:30 McLane Center*
Live Music, Good Food, Fancy Footwork
Thursday
“Sound Bites” Chamber Music & Lunch 12:00 Holmes/Harder Hall The MostArts Gourmet Restaurant 5:00-6:30 Knight Club- reservations only
Evening Concert SeriesYoung Pianist Competition
Finalists performing with Orchestra 7:30 Miller Theater*
Star Gazing weather permitting 10:00-12:00 Stull Observatory
Friday“Sound Bites” Chamber Music & Lunch 12:00 Holmes/Harder Hall
Glass Blowing Demo
1:30 Shot Shop/Harder Hall
“What’s Hot at the Hot Shop!”
Glass artist Angus Powers
The MostArts Gourmet Restaurant 5:00-6:30 Knight Club- reservations only
Evening Concert SeriesYoung Pianist Competition
Finalists performing with Orchestra 7:30 Miller Theater*
Saturday “Raku Extravaganza” weather permitting
12:00-4:00 Above Miller Theater with Wayne Higby and MFA Grads
and The Eisenhearth Pizza Truck Lunch Hair Pin Turn
The MostArts Gourmet Restaurant 5:00-6:30 Knight Club- reservations only
Evening Concert SeriesGrand Finale Gala Concert
7:30 Miller Theater*
Grammy Award Pianist Angelin Chang & Guest Conductor, Yuval Zaliouk Announcements of the “Young Pianist Competition” Winners
Gala Reception Ade Hall
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ALFRED--On Monday, July 6, following the unveiling of
“Earthen Dancer,” take a stroll down Main Street in Alfred to the Grand Opening of Ceramic Art at Alfred an exclusive exhi- bition at the Cohen Gallery from 5:30-7 p.m.
This special event and exhibi- tion is in conjunction with the School of Art and Design Sum- mer School and the MostArts Festival.
The exhibition showcases the ALFRED--As part of the MostArts Festival Weeklong Celebration of Arts and the Community, sculpture artist, Glenn Zweytgardt, invites the public to attend the unveiling of
“Earthen Dancer.” The event will take place at the corner of West University and Main Street on Monday, July 6 at 4:30 pm.
Zweytgart explains that this particular sculpture, was created over a number of years, but fi- nally fabricated this spring. The seminal form for the sculpture is the anthropomorphic root mass on top of the globe. He found it growing through a pile of metal that had had amassed outdoors.
Glenn Burdick, who operates the
ALFRED--The MostArts Festival and Alfred University are pleased to invite you to the official opening of "The Power of Goodness" to be held on the 2nd floor of the Powell Campus Center at 1 p.m.
Monday, July 6.
This traveling exhibition presents orig- inal artwork by children ages 6-20 from Chechnya, Russia, Europe and North America illustrating stories of nonvio- lence, healing and reconciliation. These works capture the excitement of action the joy of seeing things from new per- spectives and the encouragement of wit- nessing how small actions makes big differences.
This exhibition presents original art- work by children ages 6-20 from Chech- nya, Russia, Europe and North America illustrating stories of nonviolence, heal- ing and reconciliation from the lives of real people. The works depict loving kindness in action that carry into the lives of both young and old and capture the ex- citement of action, the joy of seeing things from new perspectives and the en- couragement of witnessing small actions make big differences.
A Quaker teacher, Janet Riley, taught English as a second language in a rural Russian village using a collection of short stories titled Lighting Candles in the Dark. These stories helped young Russian and Chechen survivors of war and vio- lence gain inspiration and insight into how to act with compassion and courage.
Teachers, counselors, students and writ- ers collected similar stories from their own communities, then selected local, re- gional and global stories for the children
of Chechnya, printed in English, Russian and Chechen.
A children’s art school in Grozny, the capitol of Chechnya, persisted throughout the bombing and shooting. Their stu- dents, along with other young people from around the world, illustrated the sto- ries, capturing universal themes of courage, nonviolence, love, integrity, compassion, forgiveness, respect for di-
versity, service, fairness, equality, belonging, care for the Earth, goodness, peace, healing, reconciliation, friendship and kindness.
This exhibition is curated by Nadine Hoover and Dawn Bennett, as a resource for imagining creative, nonviolent, recon- ciliatory responses when we face chal- lenging circumstances. Exhibition hours are M-F 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Power of Goodness, a non-profit organization working in collaboration with Friends Peace Teams in Asia West Pacific and Peacebuilding UK, relies on volunteers from around the world. Tax- deductible donations may be sent to:
Maintain the Global Story Pool:
FIL/Power of Goodness, 90 W University St, Alfred, NY 14802.
ALFRED--What is better than Dinner and a Movie? A Gourmet meal, a glass of wine and a Concert!
The MostArts Gourmet Restaurant will be serv- ing epicurean meals during the festival on Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday. Located in the Knight Club of the Powell Campus Center, patrons may begin their evening with a lovely glass of wine and delicious meal served between 5:00 and 6:30 Reservations are required and must be made by noon that day at 607-871-2285.
It’s the Perfect Prelude to your Evening Concert Event.
Thursday Evening Buffet Carved Ribeye steak Roasted Fingerlings
Braised Rainbow Swiss Chard Butternut Squash Tabbouleh Spinach and Grilled Peaches Salad Artisan Rolls whipped butter Mini S'mores Pavlova Friday Evening Menu
Amuse Bouche: Caramelized Onions and Gor- gonzola Crostini
Salad: Frisée with Honey Orange Vinaigrette Entrée: Roasted Airline Chicken with Sauce
Robert, Garlic Gnocchi and Grilled Petit Pan Entrée: Slow Cooked Korean Short Rib over Rosemary Polenta
Entrée: Miso Glazed Halibut with Braised Fennel, Sweet Pea Puree, Saffron-Chamomile Sauce Veg: Braised Vegetables in reduced red win sauce over Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
Cheese: Artisan Palette with Quince Sorbet: Raspberry
Dessert: Mojito Cake Saturday Evening Menu
Amuse Bouche: Blue Cheese Lobster Beignets with Spicy Avocado Sauce
Salad: Deconstructed Caesar Salad
Entrée: Grilled Petite Steak Au Poivre with Poached Mushrooms and Velvety potato Purée Entrée: Grilled Marinated Scallops with Grilled Asparagus and Velvety Potato Purée
Entrée: Gilled Balsamic Chicken with Spicy Honey Spice Bacon
Vegetarian Entrée: Portabella Wellington Cheese: NYS Cheeses with Figs Sorbet: Ginger Lime
Dessert: Lemon Thyme Cake with Blood Orange Sauce and Preserved Moroccan Lemons
What’s tops dinner and a movie? MostArts Gourmet Dinner and a Concert:
‘Power of Goodness’ exhibition to open July 6
Allah-ManRunning- Alicia Homichenko, 16 SeedsOfHope - Hillary Amborn, 20
Glenn Zweygardt’s ‘Earthen Dancer’ to be unveiled
Earthen Dancer, sculpture by Glenn Zweygardt.
Linda Sikora, Faux Wood Group
plasma cutter, worked to cut all the spirals that terminate the arms of the roots. The addition of these elemental symbols gives the sculpture a frenetic energy. It is as if an earthen Shiva sprang from the ground and is now per- forming its dance of creation on a column of stone.
Standing nearly 9 feet and composed of Steel, Stainless Steel, Ductile Iron, Granite and Enameled Steel, Zweytgardt’s
“Earthen Dancer” appears to be performing on top of a globe.
And this makes it the perfect pairing to coincide with the MostArts Festival and its inter- national array of artists and mu- sicians working and performing
on the Alfred University cam- pus.The artist told the MostArts Festival founder, “I wanted to join you and your creative asso- ciations through MostArts, be- cause I believe the arts are a perfect avenue for developing, nurturing, expanding and sus- taining community awareness. I am impressed by your profes- sional presentation and your en- thusiasm to expand MostArts musical venue through other art disciplines.”
Glenn Zweytgardt will offer a Q & A period regarding the Arts and Community building at the unveiling of “Earthen Dancer.”
work of the faculty artists and staff affiliated with Alfred’s Ce- ramic Summer Session includ- ing Jessica Detweiler, John Gill, Luc Hammond-Thomas, Wayne Higby, Inchin Lee, Walter Mc- Connell, Matt Metz, Shawn Murrey, Linda Sikora, Keith Simpson, Akria Tao. This exhi- bition is free and open to the public daily from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm during the MostArts Festival week.
Stop by for a glass of wine, a
nibble of delicious food and a feast for the eyes on your way to the 7:30 Evening Concert featur- ing Steinway Artist, Anthony Pattin at Miller Theater.
