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ALFRED–Alfred University’s (AU) doctoral program in school psychology (PsyD) has been reaccredited by the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Commission on Accredi- tation for the maximum term of seven years.
A seven-year recertification is awarded to those programs which have no areas of defi- ciency requiring continuing re- view and are deemed to represent “the best possible qual- ity of graduate education and training in psychology,” said Dr.
Nancy Evangelista, associate provost and dean of the College of Professional Studies at AU.
This is the third consecutive, seven-year accreditation granted to the University’s program. The next review is scheduled for 2021.
“The quality of the graduate education provided to our doc- toral graduates in school psy- chology is top-notch,” noted Evangelista. “We are confident that children, families, and teach- ers in schools across the country are benefitting from the expertise gained by school psychologists who completed their education at Alfred University. Schools and agencies that hire our graduates are impressed with the high-level
ALBANY—Lee and Donna Ryan of Almond were recently honored as Alle- gany County’s Volunteers of the Year, dur- ing “Senior Citizens’ Day,” celebrated May 5 at Hart Lounge in The Egg in Al- bany.
Lee and Donna were active in the Par- ent Teacher Association at Alfred Almond Central School (AACS) for years–and they are both graduates of AACS, where all of their children–and some of their grandchildren–attended.
They are active in the AACS Alumni Association and served as President and Secretary for 15 years.
Donna writes the extensive Alumni Newsletter. Last summer, they were in- ducted into the Humanitarian Hall of Fame of AACS Alumni.
The Ryans were a part of the founding group of their church and Lee has served as an Elder for more than 30 years, both as a teacher and in the music ministry.
Donna has played piano or organ for churches, at hundreds of weddings and fu- nerals, and has served as an accompanist for AACS choral groups for years. She ac- companyied this year’s school musical.
Lee was a co-founder in the “Maple City Barbershop Chorus” and Donna helped organize and direct the “Sweet
Adelines Chorus” in Hornell. They served on the board of Family Life Ministries, and Gideons International. Lee was an Al- mond fireman/ambulance driver for 15 years and was the treasurer for the Al- mond Boy Scouts. Donna was a den mother for Cub Scouts.
They serve as the Almond Historical Society President and Secretary, where Donna writes the newsletter. Donna has written for the
Hornell Evening Tribune and the Alfred Sun newspapers for many years.
They worked together as agents for the Nationwide Insurance Co. for 33 years. In 1994, Lee was inducted into the “Nation- wide Hall of Fame,” an accomplishment he said would not have been possible without his “partner for life” Donna. The Ryans live in Almond and have lived in Allegany County for all of their lives.
They were high school sweethearts, and got married in 1958. They have three wonderful children, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The couple retired young but desired to continue to serve others. They demon- strate the power of making a difference through civic engagement. They’re role models - and their greatest passions still remain: “Faith, Family and Friends!”
Students in the doctoral program in school psychology at Alfred University (AU) frequently work with families and children.
Here a student interacts with a young client. AU’s doctoral-level program has been reaccredited for the maximum seven-year term by the American Psychological Association.
Lee and Donna Ryan county’s ‘Volunteers of the Year’
skills and knowledge which Al- fred University graduates bring to their positions,” she added.
“Alfred’s PsyD training pro-
gram in school psychology will be listed annually among accred- ited programs of professional psychology in the American Psy-
chologist (journal) and on APA’s Accreditation web pages,” ex- plained Dr. Cris Lauback, direc- tor of AU’s programs in school psychology. “There are currently 64 accredited school psychology doctoral programs in North America and only five of these, including Alfred’s, that award the PsyD degree emphasize a practitioner-scientist model of training,” he said.
“The successful accreditation process,” said Lauback “was the result of more than a year of col- laboration among program fac- ulty, associated faculty, current doctoral students, PsyD alumni, field supervisors, employers, support staff, and University ad- ministration.”
Lauback is a graduate of the program, having earned a doctor- ate and master of arts degree in school psychology from AU and a bachelor of arts degree in social relations from Colgate Univer- sity. Typical of many of the pro- gram faculty, said Evangelista, Lauback gained valuable experi- ence as a school psychologist which informs his teaching and research in subjects such as pre- referral team, consultation and organizational change, school climate, and use of therapy dogs in schools.
Alfred’s doctoral degree in school psychology program fol- lows a practitioner-scientist model. It is designed to prepare psychologists to practice ad- vanced skills in schools and other child and family settings and to prepare graduates for po- sitions in applied research, ad- ministration and supervision, mental health agencies, hospi- tals, higher education, and pri- vate practice.
The program involves three years of full-time coursework and practica; a year-long, full- time doctoral internship; and the completion of a doctoral disser- tation. After two years in the pro- gram, participants receive a master of arts degree thus com- pleting AU’s National Associa-
tion of School
Psychologists-approved special- ist program on the way toward the doctorate.
AU’s program leads to eligi- bility for licensure as a psychol- ogist, as well as certification as a school psychologist at the state and national level.
The APA is the largest scien- tific and professional organiza- tion representing psychology in the 122,500 researchers, educa- tors, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.
APA reaccredits AU school psychology program
Lee and Donna Ryan with NYS Office for the Aging Director, Corinda Crossdale.
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Olive Williams, 90, passionate about family, friends
Chad DeFina, 41, four year starter on AU football team, bank lawyer, practicing attorney
CHAD DAVID DeFINA, ESQ.
Four-year starter for AU football NEW HARTFORD—Mr. Chad David DeFina, Esq., age 41, passed away unex- pectedly on Sunday, June 7, 2015, sur- rounded by his loving family.
Chad was born July 9, 1973 in Rome, a son of Joseph and Patricia (Morreale) De- Fina. He was raised and edu- cated in Rome and a graduate
of Rome
Catholic High.
Chad went on to attend Alfred
University, where he played football; was a four year starter, and 1994 1st Team All ECAC. He received his B.A. in Political Science in 1995 and a Masters of Profes- sional Studies in 1996.
He continued his education at the New England School of Law, and received his J.D. Cum Laudein 1999. Chad was ad- mitted to the NY State Bar in 2000 and practiced at the firm of Siegel, Hester, Saunders, Kahler and Locke LLP for four years. In January of 2004, Chad took a position as General Counsel at Adiron- dack Bank and has held this position for the past 11 years. A highly regarded member of the Adirondack family, Chad will be deeply missed by all those with whom he worked. He also managed the private practice firm of Chad D. DeFina, Esq., PLLC.
In 2008, Chad met his future wife, Ju- dith Arcuri Nole. They were joined in marriage on August 20, 2011. In Judy, Chad had everything he ever wanted, a loving wife and home, with two of the greatest kids a man could ask for. He was extremely proud of their accomplish- ments and thoroughly enjoyed all of their activities and sporting events, especially football. He was so proud of Michael’s
acceptance to Hamilton College and his position on the Hamilton football team.
Chad loved cooking for his family and friends. Also, he loved to entertain, and Chad and Judy’s home was always open to all. He will be greatly missed by his dog and loving companion, Sonny. His untimely passing leaves a void to his beloved family, his friends, and commu- nity that can never be filled.
Chad was a member of the New York State Bar, the Oneida County Bar and the New Jersey Bar Association. He was ad- mitted to practice before the U.S. State Supreme Court and the Federal Courts of the Northern District of NY in 2003.
An avid golfer, Chad was a member and former board member of the Yahnun- dasis Golf and Country Club. He was a former Board Member of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Utica; and a founding member of the New Hartford Gridiron Club. Chad was also a member of the St.
Mary of Mt. Carmel and St. John the Evangelist Church Communities.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy; his loving children, Michael Nole and Elisabeth Nole (his Lizzy and her big daddy); his beloved parents, Joe and Pa- tricia DeFina; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Kristen DeFina along with their two children Davis and Kadie; sis- ter, Patrice “Patico” Marschall and her two children Tyler and Baylen; mother- in-law, Betty Arcuri; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Arcuri; brother-in-law and sister-in- law, Michael and Sabrina Arcuri and their children; and also many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends too numerous to mention.
His Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2015 at St.
Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Interment was in Calvary Ceme- tery. Calling hours were held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Genesee St. in Utica.
Arrangements were with The Matt Fu- neral Home Utica.
OLIVE JUNE (YOUNG) WILLIAMS June 28, 1924 – June 6, 2015
Olive June (Young) Williams, 90, entered her heavenly home on June 6, 2015 after a valiant battle with a short illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Olive left the legacy of loyalty and love of God to her children, grandchildren, and all who knew her.
Olive was born to the late Ade- line M. (Packard) Young and Kenneth Earl Young in the fam- ily residence on 416 State Street, Towanda, PA on June 28,1924.
As the oldest daughter, and the second of five siblings, she lov- ingly helped with their care.
From sixth grade on, Olive helped operate her family’s gro- cery store next to their home.
She would open the store for the early shift of factory customers and close late at night.
While attending Towanda High School, she met her sweet- heart, Kenneth Hall Williams.
Olive and Ken married on Sun- day, January 24, 1943. They en- joyed a fleeting three months together working at the Eclipse in Horseheads, before Ken en- tered the service during World War II. From the time Ken left for basic training on Feb. 9, 1943 until he returned home in Octo- ber 1945, Olive was by his side everywhere he was stationed.
They lived in Bellville, Illinois;
Madison, Wisconsin; Northfield, Vermont; San Antonio, Brady,
Greenville, Sherman, and Waco, Texas. Every time they moved, Olive would find work and a place to room. They were deter- mined to remain close together no matter how long the war was going to last.
Their 44 years together were an example of mutual devotion and unconditional love for their children and grandchildren. After VE and VJ days, Ken (and Olive in a sense) were released from service. Finally, they were able to start a family and did so with four children: Joan Marie, Ken- neth Harry, Diann June and Carol Ann.
When their children were young, Olive and Ken started a family tradition, renting a cottage for summer vacations. Over the years, the family grew and their children purchased cottages to expand the tradition. Every sum- mer, Olive has gathered family at a lake to introduce them to swimming, skiing, boating, glo- rious sunsets, picnics and camp- fire fellowships. The first cottage was christened The Olive Branch, honoring her spirit.
Olive grew up as a member of the Towanda Methodist Church.
On Palm Sunday in 1948, Olive and Ken joined the Ulster Methodist Church and remained active members for their lives.
Thanks to her caring church fam- ily, Olive was able to live inde- pendently for many years after losing Ken.
Family and friends were Olive’s passion and delight. She took great pleasure in entertain- ing and celebrating any and all occasions. She was a wonderful hostess--famous for her Parker House rolls, sticky buns, and homemade pies.
Olive was predeceased by her daughter, Diann June, January 1952; her husband, Kenneth, March 1987; her brother, William Packard Young, January 2007; her sister, Gwendolyn Es- ther (Young) Brecher, January 2008; and her brother Dr. Jerome K. Young, December 2010.
She leaves behind to celebrate her life:
Her devoted sister, Patricia
Adeline (Young) Goodwin (John Richard Goodwin) of Elmira
Her sisters-in-law: Doris Elaine (Hanger) Young of Naples, FL; Marilyn Alice (Daron) Young from Camptown, PAHer three children: Joan Marie Schulze (Dr. Walter Arthur Schulze) of Alfred Station; Ken- neth Hall Williams (“Jean”/
Regina Francis Weber Johnson) of Wysox, PA; Carol Ann Richie (Major Lee Stanford Richie) of Ulster, PA
Her nine grandchildren:
“Marnie”/Rose Marie Johnson (Frank Nappi) of Brookhaven, PA; Robert Charles Johnson (“Dolly”/Claire Marie McShane) of Glen Mills, PA; Jason Ken- neth Williams (Krista Steinmetz Havlik) of St. Simons Island, GA; Tiffany Renee (Richie) Mussmon (Chad Eric Mussmon) of Purcellville, VA; Luke Eric Schulze of Owego; Heidi Marie (Schulze) Ormeno (Richard Paul Ormeno) of Owego; Lee Ken- neth and Jordan Isabella (McWhorter) Richie of Harpers Ferry, W VA; Ryan Dallas Richie of Ulster, PA; Gretchen Eliza- beth Schulze of Alfred Station
Her eight Great-Grandchil- dren: Noah Robert, Grace Olivia, Jeremiah Kenneth, Graham Eli- jah and Vaughn Andrew Muss- mon of Purcellville, VA; Bobbi Claire and Brooke Marie John- son of Glen Mills, PA; Grant Alexander Ormeno of Owego
Many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends...
A Celebration Of Life service for Olive was held: Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave;
Towanda, PA 18848. Calling hours were from 3-4 p.m. with the service at 4 p.m. Dinner fol- lowed the service at the Ulster Methodist Church, Second St., Ulster, PA. Burial was held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the Bradford County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ulster Methodist Church, c/o Dan Reynolds; 5792 Ulster Road; Ul- ster, PA 18850.
ALFRED–The hills and countryside surrounding Alfred Univer- sity (AU) will once again be alive with the sound of carillon music as guests for the annual Wingate Memorial Summer Carillon Recital Series perform Tuesday evenings during the month of July.
This year’s concerts, played on the University’s Davis Memorial Carillon, begin at 7 p.m., with the exception of the first program July 7, which starts at 6:30 p.m. due to the MostArts Festival pro- gramming.
The recitals are free and open to all. The sound of the carillon is best enjoyed on the lawns near the carillon tower, where picnicking is encouraged, or from a vantage point on Upper College Drive.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Perform- ances will be conducted rain or shine but if inclement weather per- sists, nearby Howell Hall will be open to visitors.
The only view from the ground of the carillonneur in action is found on the lawn in front of the apartments behind Howell Hall.
Visitors are also welcome to climb the 69 steps to the top of the car- illon tower to watch the artist in action. There is an information dis- play on the history of the carillon on the ground floor of the tower.
The AU summer recital series has featured American and inter- national carillonneurs. The first visiting performer for 2015 will be Joey Brink, a Bok Tower Carillon Fellow from Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, FL, where he
has been studying carillon performance and composi- tion since January of this year with Geert D’hollan- der.Brink’s Alfred program will begin with “Selections by Mozart” and continue with three pieces of “North American Carillon Music;”
two Bach compositions; a selection by Chopin –
“Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 2;” two Beatles hits – “Let It Be” and “With A Little Help From My Friends;” three jazz pieces including Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood,” performed with his wife Vera Brink; and two “Goodnight” selections including “Send in the Clowns” from
“A Little Night Music.”
Brink began his carillon studies at Yale University in 2007 and became a carillonneur member of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA) in 2011. He continued his carillon studies on a Belgian-American Educational Foundation fellowship with Eddy Marien, Koen Cosaert, and D’hollander at the Royal Carillon School, Mechelen, Belgium, where he graduated with “greatest dis- tinction” in June 2012. Brink won first prize and audience prize at the 7th International Queen Fabiola Carillon Competition, Mechelen in June 2014.
He and his carillonneur wife live in Salt Lake City.
The AU Wingate Memorial Summer Carillon Recital Series is conducted in memory of Dr. Ray Winthrop Wingate (1886-1968), professor of music at AU for 56 years. Wingate also served as Uni- versity Carillonneur from 1937, when the bells were installed, until his death. He arranged more than 5,000 selections for the carillon during his time at AU and composed nine suites for the instrument.
The programming is funded by the Margaret Merrill and Ray W.
Wingate Memorial Carillon Foundation. Alfred resident Margaret Wingate Rase is the trustee.
Tuesdays in July starting July 7
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[Editor’s Note: Like most of the recipes she shared with our readers over the past couple of decades, Ellen Shultz’s Sunny Side Up columns are worth repeating. ]
Ada Becker Seidlin had been a concert pianist before she came to Alfred. Her sister Rose Becker was a violinist. They gave several concerts in Alfred. I was privileged to be at one and was very im- pressed. Someone else told me there was quite a rivalry between the two sisters and when they played together Ada sometimes played too fast so Rose would have trouble keeping up. I thought their music was delightful however.
Ada also gave lessons in Alfred to advanced students and pre- sented them in recitals. Perhaps she served this after a recital. I know from notes in Eva Vars’ cookbook that Ada served this to the bridge club on July 18, 1940 at her cottage on Keuka Lake.
Russian Roll 1 T. Knox gelatin 1/2 c. sugar 2 c. scalded milk 1/4 tsp. salt
3 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla
angel food cake 1 c. whipping cream toppings, see below
Dissolve gelatin in small amount of cold water. Add scalded milk, salt and sugar. Pour on beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly.
Cook in double boiler 10 minutes. (Yes, beat it!) Cool. When it be- gins to set, fold in cream whipped stiff. Allow to set. Put between and on top of split angel food cake. Cover with chopped pecans and chopped maraschino cherries.
To be really elegant, Ada sometimes served it topped with sliced green grapes, pineapple and cut up marshmallows with a meringue baked on top.
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Kelly’s Forecast
By KELLY SNYDER Alfred Sun Weather
Forecaster
"It is the month of June, The month of leaves and roses, When pleasant sights salute the eyes And pleasant scents the noses.”
―Nathaniel Parker Willis Thursday June 18 SCATTERED T’STORMS
(HIGH 77– LOW 60) Chance of precipitation...60%
Friday June 19 AM SHOWERS (HIGH 75 – LOW 53) Chance of precipitation...50%
Saturday June 20 PARTLY CLOUDY (HIGH 81 – LOW 67) Chance of precipitation...20%
Sunday June 21 SCATTERED T’STORMS
(HIGH 80 - LOW 64) Chance of precipitation...60%
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What a privilege it was to participate, June 7, 2015, at Campbell/Savona, in the final celebration and 5K for Girls on the Run (GOTR) for our area! This week's photos are of Alfred-Al- mond's team and of the AA crowd at the start, including our grand- daughter, Claire Volk, who chose me as her running buddy for the 5K. Coaches Kelly Donlon, Anne Reedy, and Megan Saxton, with adult helpers Linda McGlaughlin, Andrea Lacy, Kim Donius, and Anne Hoeffner, have been working with third through fifth grade girls in this excellent nation-wide program, which, among other things, helps empower and encourages young girls. As a result of the training and encouragement, Claire, and others, I'm sure, ran every step of a 5K for the first time ever at the culminating event.
Here's a link to an excellent Buffalo News article about GOTR ( http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/budd-baileys-running- program-for-girls-blossoms-nationally-20150606).
ROCHESTER— Local blood drives during the month of June:
Monday, June 22--Brookside Wesleyan Church, Rt. 417 East (An- dover Road), Wellsville, 1:30-7 p.m.
Thursday, June 25--Canaseraga American Legion, West Main Street, Canaseraga, 1:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 26--Alfred State College, 10 Upper College Drive, Al- fred, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Ada Becker Seidlin, concert pianist
ALFRED–Thinking of leaving town because there is “nothing going on” in Alfred?
If you are already making summer plans or have company coming and are looking for something interesting to do, “From the Earth,”
a free event, is for you! Mark your calendar.
From the Earth is an event that celebrates our connection to the earth. The event includes five locations around Alfred, including an organic dairy farm.
Be inspired and learn from a variety of talks and demonstrations…
such as how-to garden talks on composting basics and how to avoid invasive plants in your garden.
Learn about bee keeping, and how to make mozzarella cheese, goat’s milk soap, and your own creation in clay. Enjoy a fun and rewarding day with friends and family.
For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/FromTheEarth or www.lindahuey.com/shows.html.
ALMOND–Almond’s unoffi- cial summer kickoff, the Histor- ical Society’s annual Strawberry Festival, will be held on the Ha- gadorn House Main Street lawn Monday, June 22, beginning at 5 p.m.Plans for the festival, which has been held for decades, were made at a recent meeting con- ducted by Strawberry Festival Chairman Louise Schwartz.
More than forty volunteers will
Blood drives planned later this month
‘From the Earth’ July 25 will mark its eighth year
serve on this project, starting at 8 a.m. on Monday morning, when the nearly 200 quarts of strawberries, are washed, hulled, sliced and sweetened.
Others set up tables and chairs in the pavilion and tents, and more come back in the afternoon to butter biscuits, make coffee and prepare for customers. An- other crew of waiters, servers, cashiers, greeters, runners, and dishwashers will then to be
ready to begin serving at 5 p.m.
Last year, a total of 493 serv- ings were sold, with many cus- tomers using the take-out service and others enjoying the tables under the pavilion and large tent.
Patrons will be able to choose from various combinations of strawberries, biscuits, ice cream, and ”real” whipped cream, with children’s portions available.
The Strawberry Festival is one of two large fund raisers the His- torical Society sponsors each year, providing funds to main- tain the Historical Society’s Ha- gadorn House museum.
This 1830s home was be- queathed to the Historical Soci- ety in the early 1970s by former Almond Postmaster Ken Ha- gadorn. Three generations of Hagadorns lived in this house for over one hundred years. One of the features of the home is the cooking fireplace, discovered in the 1940s after it had been boarded up for years. The House and adjacent office/archives building is open from 2 to 4 p.m.
on Friday afternoons for geneal- ogy research, or by appointment.
The other fundraiser spon- sored by the Historical Society is collection and redemption of pop/beer cans and water bottles.
Two large bins are located at the Almond Municipal Building on Main Street, where folks can leave their bottles and cans.
Annual Strawberry Festival June 22 Almond’s unofficial summer kickoff
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PLANNING AHEAD
The June 8th, 2015 session of the Allegany County Legislature began, as usual, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Former Army Specialist Fifth Class Leonard C. Gasiewics, Jr. led the Pledge. Leonard served during the early Vietnam conflict as a Field Radio Repairman. He has re- mained active in various veteran groups and activ- ities.
Following the Pledge, invocation and roll call, a public hearing was held on proposed Local Law
#2 of 2015 that would establish a County Office of Planning. County Planning Board Chair Lee Gridley and Comprehensive Plan Implementation Group Chair Ed Eicher spoke in support of the local law. No one spoke against it. Later in the meeting Resolution #137-15 establishing the Of- fice of Planning was unanimously approved.
Privilege of the Floor was granted to Allegany County United Way Executive Director Barbara Bates. She spoke about the successful 2015 United Way fundraising drive. This organization provides invaluable support to many worthwhile programs around our County. Privilege of the Floor was also granted to ACCORD Domestic Violence Program Manager, Heather Frost. She reminded that Board that June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Later in the meeting Chairman Crandall issued Procla- mations Declaring June 12th as United Way Day in Allegany County and Declaring June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Allegany County.
Reflecting the changes in the Planning Office, the Board approved Resolution #138-15 created one full-time position of Planning and Develop- ment Specialist. We also abolished one existing position of Clerk in the Office of Development.
Resolution #139-15 was one of the more contro- versial resolutions to come before the Board. It in- volved establishing a capital fund project for upgrading the Jail Technology System. This reso- lution transferred $300,000 from the Contingency Fund to a Capital Project Account to pay for new computer hardware, servers, and upgrades to in- tercom, security and records management systems.
Sheriff Whitney indicated this was a routine up- grade. It was approved by a 10-4 vote.
Resolution #140-15 unanimously requested the State Legislature to amend Section 4-117 of
the Election Law to allow the Board of Elections to send notices by “Standard Mail” rather than by
“First Class Mail,” for an estimated savings of
$2,000 per year. Resolution #141-15 approved a Grant Application for up to $113,000 by the Office For the Aging to oversee and administer the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program for both Alle- gany and Steuben Counties. By a vote of 13-1 Res- olution #142-15 approved salary increment increases for 7 employees.
The most controversial resolution considered at this meeting was Resolution #143-15. It trans- ferred $330,000 from the Un-appropriated Fund Balance to a capital account for renovations to the third floor of the County Office Building (former Jail facility). A motion to table was defeated by a vote of 5-9. After extensive discussion the Board approved the funding by a vote of 9-5. I supported this resolution as the cheapest way to gain about 15,000 square feet of needed office space. Reso- lution #144-14 accepted the sum of $3,090.59 from NYMIR for damage to a Meals-on-Wheels vehicle. Resolution #145-15 approved various sub-contract agreements for Youth Programs total- ing $50,679. Resolution #146-15 approved an agreement between the Board of Elections (“BOE”) and Wellsville Central School District for the BOE to provide election services. Resolution
#147-15 approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Belmont American Legion Post 808 to allow continued use of the Legion Parking Lot for County Overflow Parking. Resolution #148-15 ap- proved an agreement with the Volunteer Firemen’s Association to pay $2,000 for training schools for volunteer firemen. Resolution #149-15 authorized and transferred $200,000 for renovation of the 911 Equipment Room. This is necessary to accommo- date upgrades to the 911 Dispatch System. Reso- lution #150-15 amended Resolution #118-15 to place the Secretary to the Public Defender in the PEF Union, from a Non-Unit” designation.
I believe that establishing the County Office of Planning will help us operate more efficiently and dynamically in coming years. We can no longer just re-act to events and changes in the law.
We must anticipate changes and prepare for them.
These changes should help us do that.
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Senate bill aims to reform SAFE Act
Rip Van Philae When it fell upon its head
We gave it up for dead
And we hadn’t heard peep or nuthin’ from it.
But after eight months winter’s break, Philae is awake!—
Cuz spring’s at last arrived upon its comet.
It may be 34 below
And prob’ly chance of snow,
But light is shining bright upon its panels;
And under comet-summer sun, By the time that probe is done,
We’ll have reams and reams of cometary annals.
Information may be rife On the origin of life—
Why, beings may already walk the comet!
Then when sunny days have passed And Philae’s dead at last…
I’m sure the comet-folk there will embalm it.
—Too Sunny, Guys
Facebook Has Gone to the Dogs
The posting on Facebook of pictures of food so your friends can all see what you ate
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Legislation expresses appreciation for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians
ALBANY–In communities across Western New York and beyond, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians serve on the front lines of public safety, answering the sound of the alarm, in response to fire, medical emergency or natural disaster.
In recognition of this selfless sacrifice to our communities, Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) and her colleagues recently passed several measures to provide additional tax and education benefits to those who serve.
“Our volunteer fire departments are made up of courageous men and women who put their lives on hold when others need it most.
No matter the hour or the task, our volunteer firefighters and ambu- lance workers answer the call and put their lives on the line, expect- ing nothing in return. They are often taken from their families, their jobs and their free time, sometimes not knowing what awaits them when they arrive at a scene,” said Senator Young.
Senate bill 1000A, co-sponsored by Senator Young, establishes a cost-of-living adjustment, based on the Consumer Price Index, for a volunteer firefighter who is permanently disabled as a result of their service. Currently, volunteer responders who are injured in the course of their duties to the community are only eligible to receive worker’s compensation benefits up to $400 per week.
Senate bill 2727expands the tax credits for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders, allowing them to receive up to a $200 tax credit on their personal income taxes and up to a $3,000 reduction off the assessed value of their home for their property tax bill.
“I am extremely proud of all of our firefighters and EMTs in West- ern New York. They give unselfishly of their time and are the true definition of heroes. By allowing them to receive a small tax break we can show them how much we appreciate their service and sacri- fice,” Senator Young said.
Senate bill 3126allows community colleges and State University of New York (SUNY) schools to implement programs that provide academic credit for successful completion of a service learning, in- ternship, or independent study program through a volunteer fire serv- ice. The bill would help communities who face a significant shortage of volunteer responders by providing educational incentive for young people to join the fire and ambulance corps.
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ALBANY–Lauding several common sense SAFE Act re- forms co-sponsored by Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I- Olean) that were passed by the New York State Senate on Monday, June 8 as a “meaningful step in the right direction,” the National Rifle Association (NRA) is call- ing on the state Assembly to take action.
NRA-ILA representative Darin Goens said, “New York gun owners finally have some reason for optimism today as the Senate Republican conference successfully passed a bi-partisan bill (co-sponsored by Senator Young) to address the flawed SAFE Act. While we still strongly support full repeal of the SAFE Act, this is a meaningful step in the right direction, and we appreciate the open dialogue with Senate Majority Leader
Flanagan. We sincerely hope the Assembly will show similar courage and do the right thing for law-abiding New York gun own- ers.”
New York State Rifle and Pis- tol Association (NYSRPA) Pres- ident Tom King said, “This common sense bill is a good first step at restoring the civil rights of millions of New Yorkers… On behalf of the millions of firearm owners all across the state, I en- courage the Assembly to take up companion legislation before the end of regular session next week.”
Senator Young said, “There are only a few days left in session, and we need the Assembly to pass our bill. It has support on both sides of the aisle, so I am hopeful that with some hard work, enough sponsors will force a positive vote.”
Senator Young said she is con- fident that Assemblymen Andy Goodell, Joe Giglio and Bill Nojay would support the Senate bill, especially since they joined her in voting against the SAFE Act and have been avid support- ers of repeal.
The Senate bill has several provisions, including:
•FULLY REPEALS the SAFE Act requirement for a statewide database of ammunition sales;
•REAFFIRMS the right to in- herit a semi-automatic rifle that is owned by a family member, so that these firearms can be legally passed from one generation to the next;
•PROTECTS THE PRIVACY of legal gun owners by prevent- ing public disclosure of personal information that is contained on firearms licenses;
•REQUIRES notification to an individual if they have been placed on any list alleging mental health concerns that could affect their right to own firearms.
Under current law, a person can be referred to authorities without their knowledge if they seek treatment for something as sim- ple as insomnia; and
•RESTORES responsibility to our local County Clerks to over- see handgun recertification, and shifts control of New York’s pis- tol permit database away from the State Police to a non-enforce- ment administrative agency.
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ALFRED—After eleven months of brain storming, planning and preparing, the Opening Gala Concert of the MostArts Festival is nearly upon us.
The musicians, artists, people who work behind the scenes and our volun- teers are very excited. Thank you all for your positive words and enthusiastic sup- port! Free Chamber Music Concerts, and
“Music Under the Stars” Big Band Con- cert, plus Evening Concerts Series in Miller Theater, Glass Blowing demos, Bonsai Workshop and a “Raku Extrava- ganza” are a few of the events during the week.
In three weeks our International Stein- way Artists, Festival Orchestra members and Piano Competition Finalists will begin to arrive. These eight amazing con- testants from the US and Canada, ages 13-18, will compete for a $10,000 grand prize, given in memory of AU faculty member and longtime Wellsville resident Robert Hutter.
Our 3rd week of our series features four Competition Finalists who will per- form their Mozart concerti on Friday, July 10th with the Festival Orchestra under the baton of Steve Thomas.
Meet Friday Evening’s Finalists
ROgER ShEN
Roger Shen, 16, returns to Alfred as a finalist to compete in this year’s festival.
He is one of 24 pianists to participate in the First Clinburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival to be held in Fort Worth, Texas this month. In addi- tion to the Prize for the "Best Perform- ance of a 20th Century Composer " at the 2014 MostArts Piano Competition, Roger has also won 2013 Southeastern Piano Festival Discretionary Award, 2013 Wal- greens National Concerto Competition Open Overall Winner Award, and the First Prizes at Bradshaw & Buono Inter- national Piano Competition, Aloha Inter- national Piano Concerto Competition, Chicago Steinway Young Artist Compe- tition, and Phillips Exeter Academy Con- certo Competition.
Roger Shen made his Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Hall in 2010 and reap- peared in 2011, and has been featured on WFMT’s Introductions. As an orchestral soloist, he has played with the North-
brook Symphony, Midwest Young Artist Symphony, Hawaii Youth Symphony, Phillips Exeter Academy, and MostArts Orchestras.
As a scholarship recipient, he attended at the International Institute for Young Musicians several times. Currently en- rolled at Phillips Exeter Academy, Roger is a student of Dr. Jon Sakata. He also at- tended New England Conservatory Ad- vanced Piano Seminar under the guidance of Ramon Raviera.
When at home in Northbrook, Illinois, Roger studies with Dr. Matt Hagle. As an active member of the Academy student music outreach group, Roger performs bi -weekly concerts for various nursing homes around New Hampshire. He en- joys hiking, swimming, chess, fishing, and ping pong. Roger will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23, in A major K. 488.
TiNg YAN FUNg
Ting Yan Fung (Jade) is a junior at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, studying with Dr. Michael Coonrod.
Back in Hong Kong, she has won first place in the Inter-School International Performance Challenge Open Class (2011), first place in the 62nd, 63rd, and 64th HK Schools Music Festival Chinese - composer group and piano solo group (2012, 2013, 2014), and third prize in Japan Hong Kong International Music Competition - professional group (2013).
In May of 2010, she was invited to play duets with Lang Lang in the “ Lang Lang
’ Charity Concert for UNICEF ” in Hong Kong.
In the U.S., Jade was invited to play at the opening ceremony of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival (2014) and at the MMTA fall conference as a prize for win- ning first place in the Michigan Music Teachers Association Concerto Competi- tion. This year she won the state and dis- trict levels in the Senior Piano Duet Competition. She also was runner-up in the school Concerto Competition and per- formed Mozart’s Concerto No. 25 with the school orchestra.
Immediately before attending the MostArts Festival this summer in Rochester NY, she will be performing in a piano recital in Weill Recital Hall/ part of Carnegie Hall, as a result from the first
place and Judges distinction award from the American Protégé Concerto Compe- tition.
Other than piano study, Jade has also been studying organ and conducting. Be- yond her piano study, Jade is a 4.0 stu- dent. In Hong Kong, she won several Math awards and was elected to be the winner of the 3rd Wong Tai Sin district Outstanding Students ' Election (2010).
She was designated as the R. Graham Keevil Memorial Scholar for the 2014 - 15 academic year. She also loves the out- doors and participates in all the Explorer Post activities. Jade will perform Mozart Concerto No. 25 in C major, K. 503
ViCTOR XiE
Performing Mozart Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466, Victor Xie is a 17-year- old graduate from Palo Alto, California.
He began his musical studies at the age of 7 and has established himself as a solo pianist in a myriad of competitions. He was a winner at the Menuhin Piano Com- petition in 2011 and U.S. Open Junior Solo Piano Competition in 2012. He also performed in the Carnegie/ Weill Recital Hall twice as a winner for the American Fine Arts Festival Competition 2011 and a gold prize winner of the AADGT Inter- national Young Gifted Musician Festi- val’s “Passion of Music 2013.”In early 2014, he played in a recital at the San Francisco Liszt Society Recital.
As winner of El Camino Youth Sym- phony Concerto Competition, Victor was a featured soloist performing with the ECYS Orchestra at the Lunar New Year Celebration Concert in February 2014.
He also performed with the Mercury Or- chestra at the Sanders Theatre, Harvard University as the winner of the 2014 Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts Concerto Competition. In June 2014 he won the first prize of the 32nd Annual San Francisco Young Pianists Competi- tion and appeared in a recital at San Fran- cisco State University in September 2014.
In March of 2015, he performed Saint Saens Concerto no. 2 with the California Youth Symphony. In February this year, he won 2nd place at the Mondavi Center Young Artists National Competition. Be- yond classical piano, Xie enjoys compos-
ing and improvising, and plays violin in the El Camino Youth Senior Symphony.
VANESSA hAYNES
From Oak Ridge, New Jersey, 18 years old, American born Vanessa Meiling Haynes has been a student of Hung - Kuan Chen and Tema Blackstone at the New England Conservatory and presently at the Pre-college division of Juilliard. In 2015 she was one of six emerging artists, nominated to be a fellow at the ARTEMISIA AKADEMIE at Yale.
Miss Haynes has won first prizes at the 2015 Yamaha International Piano Com- petition for senior young artists, The Cleveland International Piano Competi- tion for junior artists, and from 2007-12 she garnered prizes in the Cleveland sub- urban Orchestra, Boston Steinway Soci- ety Competition, Arthur Fraser Concerto Competition, Burgos Music Festival Competition in Spain, and Seattle Piano Competition.
Fortunate to have been soloist under such conductors as Uri Segal, Zvi Carmeli, Roni Porat, Morihiko Nakahara, and Anna Mroz. As well as performing in recitals at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, and Merkin hall in NYC. Vanessa was broadcasted live in 2012’s NPR From the Top in Jordan Hall, Boston. Miss Haynes has participated in several music festivals and has had master classes under Arie Vardi, Gary Graffman, John Perry, Ilana Vered, and Tamas Ungar.
Vanessa, a Young Steinway Artist, has a unique voice and warm enveloping sound that comes directly from a special place in her and is recognized immedi- ately. Her curiosity and love of dance, singing and people makes for a wonderful rounded young person who definitely has a place in the world of music. Vanessa will perform the Mozart Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488.
Tickets now available
Tickets for the Evening Concert Series in Miller Theater are available at the Powell Campus Center, Herrick Library, by credit card on the web at www.MostArts.alfred.edu, or call 607- 871-2828. All daytime concerts are FREE.
AU MOST ARTS FESTIVAL
Meet four of the eight young pianists competing
Carolyn Kelly Blues Band to perform in Wellsville June 27
WELLSVILLE—The Car- olyn Kelly Blues Band will per- form at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center. Advanced tickets are
$12, $14 at the door. Members save an additional $2. Tickets may be purchased at:
www.WellsvilleCreativeArts- Center.com or at the Art Center Coffee House. For more infor- mation visit the website or call (585) 593-3000.
The Carolyn Kelly Blues Band showcases one of the best
vocal talents in upstate New York. The core of the band is comprised of Carolyn Kelly (vo- cals), Don Solars (drums), Nick Humez (guitar) and Jim Pavente (bass).
The band's roots date back to the time when they all per- formed with the legendary Roo- sevelt Dean. Carolyn first performed with Rosey when she was in her twenties and then re- connected with him in 2005.
Since Dean’s death in 2009, the band has continued performing
and Carolyn has developed the band into her own.
A natural vocal talent, Car- olyn’s emotive deliveries carry an audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions from lust to scorn and everywhere in be- tween.
Kelly’s second CD, pro- duced and recorded with Dean, earned her a Sammy (Syracuse Area Music Award) for Best Blues and it was a fitting epi- logue in Dean's illustrious ca- reer. This CD was to be the last
that Dean produced and con- tributed to.
In 2011, Carolyn and her band played with Big Bill Mor- ganfield (Muddy Water’s son) at a Blues fest in the Southern Tier. Car- olyn’s third CD, Somebody Told Me, released in 2012 dis- plays the maturation of the artist as a singer/songwriter
and is easily her best offering to date.
CAROLYN KELLY BLUES BAND
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SUVA, Fiji (June 9, 2015) Lt. Candice Vanalstyne (left), from Austin, Texas, and Lt. Caitlin Parks, from Avoca, New York, carry broken shelves to trash bins at the Fiji National Museum during a community service project for Pacific Partnership 2015. Service members from the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) volunteered to help construct shelving units for artifacts and clear areas that were cluttered during the project. Mercy is currently in Suva, Fiji for its first mission port of PP15. Pacific Partnership is in its tenth iteration and is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. While training for crisis conditions, Pacific Partnership missions to date have provided real world medical care to approximately 270,000 patients and veterinary services to more than 38,000 animals. Addi- tionally, the mission has provided critical infrastructure development to host nations through more than 180 engineering project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Araceli Alarcon /RELEASED)
FRIENDSHIP--The Catherine Schuyler Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will be meeting today (Thursday June 18, 2015) at the Friendship American Legion.
The program will be given by Madeleine Gasdik, Director of the Allegany County Office of Aging Services.
Hostesses are Barb Kubiak and Donette Shelley.
WELLSVILLE—Allegany County Board of Legislators Chairman Curtis W. Crandall has announced that the Legisla- tors’ Annual Clambake will be held beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, July 24 at Island Park, Wells- ville. Price of the ticket is $35, and checks may be made payable to Brenda Rigby Riehle, Clerk of the Board.
Requests for tickets together with payment may be sent to Brenda Rigby Riehle’s attention at: County Office Building, 7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813. Upon receiving a check or money order in payment with a request for tickets, the tickets will be mailed directly to those who purchase them. Be sure to include your return address.
Please note that tickets will NOT be available at the gate this year. All tickets MUST be pre- paid, and all requests for tickets must be postmarked by Monday, July 13, 2015.
The Allegany County Board of Legislators will hold 50/50 raffles during the event to bene- fit the Allegany Senior FOunda- tion, the Allegany Area Foundation, and the Allegany County Cancer Services.
For further information, call Brenda Rigby Riehle at 585- 268-9222.
ALFRED–Once again, Alfred State will host the New York State STEM Education Collabo- rative Summer Institute, taking place July 12-14 this year.
The theme is “Building Futures from Pre-K to Careers.” The in- stitute is designed for engaging kindergarten-through-grade-12 and college-level teachers and ad- ministrators. State Sen. Catharine Young (R-Olean) recently signed a proclamation honoring this year’s summer institute.
“Alfred State, as a college of technology, is excited about host- ing the STEM Summer Institute and we look forward to another successful event connecting K-12 and college faculty on best prac- tices,” said Dr. Craig Clark, dean of Applied Technology and Sum- mer Institute co-chair.
The STEM Institute provides attendees with 12 professional development hours spread out over eight sessions via a wide array of presentations and keynote addresses. College pro- fessors and teacher experts will demonstrate how the four STEM areas can be logically and effec- tively integrated into each subject area. Keynote and banquet speak- ers include Dr. Frederic Bertley,
STEM Education institute to be held at Alfred again
senior vice president of Science and Education at The Franklin In- stitute; Dr. Yvonne M. Spicer, vice president for Advocacy and Educational Partnerships at the National Center for Technologi- cal Literacy at the Museum of Science, Boston; and Dr. Michael Hacker, co-director of the Center for STEM Research (CSR) at Hofstra University.
Last year’s summer institute, also held at Alfred State, was a great success, with more than 200 attendees. New this year is the presentation of the annual Mar- garet Ashida STEM Leadership Award, which honors the mem- ory of Margaret Ashida, who cre- ated a wave of change by her tireless efforts to create connec- tions between business/industry and STEM educational leaders, not only in New York State, but across America.
For more information, visit http://www.nysstemeducation.or g/. If you have any questions on registering for the event or would like to be a vendor, contact Clark at 607-587-3101 or at [email protected].
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NSDAR meeting today in Friendship
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Cost: $125 (includes tree)
Registration Information www.MostArts.alfred.edu
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ALFRED–D. Chase Angier, professor of dance and director of the dance program at Alfred University (AU), received the Regrant Program of the Year award from the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) during its Celebration of the Arts party June 6.
Angier’s award was given for
“As The Air Moves Back From You,” her performance installa- tion which was produced in col- laboration with many visual, performing, and sound artists, including Chicago-based Luftwerk.
The Regrant Program of the Year is selected from one of the NYS Council of the Arts (NYSCA)-funded Decentraliza- tion grant recipients. Angier’s work was selected for an Artist in Community Grant, which is given with the support of Gov.
Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature and administered by the CCAC.
Artist in Community grants carry a $2,500 award for an in- dividual artist for the creation of new work within a community context. The goal of this grant opportunity is to support the cre- ative work of individual artists in all disciplines at the local level while encouraging interac- tion between artists and commu- nity members to highlight the role of the artist as a community resource.
“As The Air Moves” began, this past winter, with 8,000 pounds of rice arranged in elab- orate designs which provided setting and interactive material for dance, durational, and media performances. The episodic structure, shaped by the combi- nation of visual art, dance, per- formance, music and sound design, was inspired by the earth’s diminishing natural re- sources and the fear that accom- panies scarcity.
The rice served as a textured and sculptural surface for light projections created by Luftwerk, the creative vision of Petra Bachmaier and Sean Gallero, the multi-media duo.
In “As The Air Moves,” Ang- ier brought together innovative artists from across the country and across many disciplines to share a focused vision in Alfred.
The project involved members of the New York Southern Tier community, AU, and artists from Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York City.
Original sound scores were created by Andrew Deutsch, AU professor for sonic and video, and John Laprade. The installa- tion also included discrete and diverse performances and fea- tured Tiffany Mills Company;
Kristi Spessard; Laurel Jay Car- penter, associate professor of art at AU; Alfred Performers; and designer Marketa Fantova.
In addition to the Artist in Community grant, “As the Air Moves Back From You” was made possible through contribu- tions from within the University - Marlin Miller Dance Resi- dency Program, Miller Endow- ment for Excellence in the Arts, School of Art and Design, Fos- dick-Nelson Gallery, Institute for Electronic Arts, Electronic Integrated Arts, Herrick Gall- man Fund, and the Division of Performing Arts.
Angier has been at AU since 2002. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in dance from the
University of California at Los Angeles and a master of fine arts degree in choreography from The Ohio State University.
She is a choreographer/direc- tor/performer and the artistic di- rector of Angier Performance Works. She creates and performs dance-theater, performance in- stallations, and performance art works in theatre and gallery spaces as well as unexpected natural settings and public sites.
These works are created in collaboration with dynamic artists in the visual arts, perform- ance, music, theater and dance and have been performed inter- nationally (Japan, Czech Repub- lic, Germany, Mexico, The United Kingdom) and nationally (New York, California, Wash- ington, Vermont, South Car- olina, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Alabama).
Her work has been reviewed as “intelligent entertainment,” “a comic romp,” and “fine story- telling” by The New York Times and The Dance Insider.
Angier’s performance installation earns CCAC award
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“As The Air Moves Back From You,” a performance installation created by D. Chase Angier, as- sociate professor of dance at Alfred University, in collaboration with many visual, performing, and sound artists which was exhibited last winter, was awarded Regrant Program of the Year award from the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. “As The Air Moves” began with 8,000 pounds of rice arranged in elaborate designs which provided setting and interactive material for dance, durational, and media performances.
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