Sun in Haiti Inside While working in Haiti, helping to clean up earthquake rubble back in June of this year, Julia Gardner of Sunny Side Up ...... Pg. 3 Alfred (from left), AU student Tara Quigley Area AAUW meets...... Pg. 5 and AU graduate Haebin Lee are all Pigskin Picks winner ...... Pg. 6 smiles as they take a break to read the Al- Fosdick-Nelson exhibition ...... Pg. 7 fred Sun, despite the Sunbeams ...... Pg.18 heat and hard work. You could say the Al- Yellowjackets sting AU ...... Pg.19 fred Sun “lightens” their load of hard work. AU Hall of Fame inductees....Pg.20
Vol. 125, No. 42 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, November 4, 2010 AACS grad to hold book signing at Almond Library By DONNA B. RYAN port himself by teaching and ended, Rowantrees expanded to Special to the Alfred Sun doing scene painting for a local meet the rising demand for ALMOND--The Almond Li- theatre. The Rowantrees initia- unique pottery in department brary and Almond Historical So- tive was a unique opportunity stores such as Marshall Fields ciety will sponsor a book signing that Phelan relished for the two and B. F. Altmans, and even by former Almond resident and years he was there. (briefly) opened its own N.Y.C. 1961 AACS graduate, Andrew After his work at Rowantrees, outlet. L. Phelan, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Phelan became one of the co- Following the Brick Path is a Nov. 27 at the Almond Library founders and a vice president of lavishly illustrated 228 page, on Main Street. the Maine Craft Guild. He sub- comprehensive history of Phelan, recently retired as sequently established Linnwood Rowantrees, founded in 1934 by Professor of Art and Emeritus Pottery in Saco, ME, but it had a Adelaide Pearson. It produced Director of the School of Art at brief existence as the War Ra- wonderfully distinctive func- the University of Oklahoma, tioning Board made it impossi- tional pottery, largely from local will give a short presentation ble for him to buy oil for his materials, under its subsequent prior to the signing of his full kiln. owners, Laura Paddock and color expose of the 75-year his- After a short period of civilian Sheila Varnum until 2009 when tory of Rowantrees Pottery in war service, Phelan was invited production halted. Blue Hill, Maine. to become the founding potter at Its wares are found in the col- Following the Brick Path: The the School for American Crafts- lections of many people world Story of Rowantrees Pottery is a men (SAC) at Dartmouth Col- wide, including a number of dis- story rich in history and local lege in 1944. He moved with tinguished individuals and a set connections. His introduction SAC to Alfred in 1946. When of its dinnerware, presented to reads in part: “The pottery was SAC moved to its ultimate des- President and Mrs. Eisenhower, never just a place to make ce- tination at RIT in Rochester, is found in the Presidential ramic ware, but an unusual busi- Phelan chose to stay in Almond. China Collection of the Smith- ness enterprise founded on a He stayed in Almond the re- sonian. Included in the book are social ideal. Rowantrees was mainder of his life, re-establish- color photographs of many ex- started with the goal of improv- ing Linnwood Pottery and amples of the pottery, historical ing the lives of the local people. teaching high school art. Phelan photographs, information about “The story of the pottery is the Andy Phelan’s father, Linn L. Phelan, was Rowantrees first pro- fessional potter, ca. 1938. Linn Phelan established Linnwood created uniquely personalized the wares including shapes and story of the extraordinary dedi- pottery in his Almond studio for glazes, examples of the marks cation, devotion, and sacrifice of Pottery in Almond and was the AACS art teacher for many years. the next four decades, actively used on the pottery over the three women, who, each in her producing it until the last year of years, and also information own very different way, man- said. A native of Rochester with a his life. about key individuals engaged in aged against great odds, to keep Andrew’s father, the late Linn degree in ceramics from Ohio Phelan succeeded in training production. the enterprise running for 75 L. Phelan, was hired as an exper- State, Linn’s desire was to be- the local Blue Hill artisans and The book has been published years. In doing so, they enriched iment by Rowantrees’ founder, come a studio potter, but in the in 1941, Rowantrees entered by Quail Creek Editions, 1811 not only the lives of the inhabi- Adelaide Pearson, in 1937 as the waning years of the Great De- into a unique arrangement with Quail Creek Dr., Norman, OK tants of Blue Hill, but all those first professional potter so as to pression, few people had the fi- the fledgling American House, 73026. It is available by mail of all who bought, collected, and discover “just how much may be nancial resources or incentives the New York City retail outlet order at $45 (plus $5s/h) or may enjoyed the pottery produced earned by a full-time trained to purchase hand crafted ceram- of the newly formed American be ordered on line at www.quail- under their stewardship,” he worker.” ics so he had been forced to sup- Crafts Council. After the War creekeditions.com. Alfred State, AU host SUNY Faculty Senate session ALFRED—Members of the fred University have been repre- University Faculty Senate sented on University Faculty throughout New York State con- Senate since the inception of the vened recently at Alfred State System in 1948. Each campus College for the group’s 156th continues to elect a representative Plenary meeting. to University Senate, and these Defined by the SUNY (State senators participate in university- University of New York) Policies wide governance, reporting back of the Board of Trustees, Univer- to their campus governance bod- sity Faculty Senate is "the official ies on activities at the system agency through which the Uni- level. versity Faculty engages in the Alfred State College and the governance of the University." It College of Ceramics at Alfred is concerned with System-wide University have co-hosted ple- academic affairs, and is com- nary sessions of University Fac- posed of representatives from the ulty Senate every 10 or so years state-operated campuses as well since 1971, on a recurring basis. as SUNY System Administra- Pictured at right are the 60+ at- tion. tendees enjoy a sunny –if chilly - Alfred State College and the - day in Alfred. NYS College of Ceramics at Al- MORE THAN sixty were in attendance at the SUNY Faculty Senate plenary meeting here. 2 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, November 4, 2010 OBITUARIES Memorial contributions in dolences may be offered at Louis Ellington's name may be www.baker-swan.com. made to either Southern Tier Hos- pice, 11751 East Corning Rd., JOHN S. “STEVE” BAKER Corning, N.Y. 14830 or to the Andover grad, Vietnam vet Hartsville Center Cemetery Asso- ANDOVER—John S. “Steve” ciation c/o Marlene (Miles) Baker, 62, passed away Tuesday Andes, P.O. Box 4311, Elmira, (Oct. 26, 2010) at Heritage Park N.Y. 14904. Skilled Nursing in Jamestown fol- lowing a lengthy illness. THEODORE E. FOSTER Mr. Baker was born on Dec. 1, Taught auto mechanics 1947 in Hornell to John E. and ANDOVER--Theodore E. Fos- Virginia A. (Smith) Baker. He was ter, 84, passed away Friday (Oct. a 1965 graduate of Andover Cen- 29, 2010) at Jones Memorial Hos- tral School. He was a decorated pital surrounded by family. veteran of the U.S. Army, serving Mr. Foster was born on July 22, during the Vietnam War from 1926 in Andover to Elmer and 1967-69. On Oct. 17, 1987 at Bertha (Bice) Foster. He attended Blessed Sacrament Church in An- Alfred-Almond Central School. dover, he married Kathryn Hilde- “LOUIE” ELLINGTON He later attended Alfred State Col- brand, who predeceased him on Hartsville dairy farmer, WWII vet lege and graduated from Kent Oct. 1, 2002. HARTSVILLE—Louis F. State University. He served in the Steve worked as a heavy equip- “Louie” Ellington, 88, of Purdy U.S. Army during World War II. ment operator for NYS Depart- Creek Road, passed away Friday On Dec. 31, 1964 he married ment of Environmental (Oct. 29, 2010) at Arnot Ogden Laurie Burdick who predeceased Conservation from 1988 until his Medical Center in Elmira follow- him. On July 22, 1988 he married retirement in 2008. ing a short illness. Kathy M. Weatherby who sur- Steve is survived by two daugh- Louie was born Nov. 4, 1921, in vives. ters, Stephanie (Kenny) Powell of ALFRED University faculty, staff and students joined together Hornell to Thomas and Mae Ted taught auto mechanics in North Carolina, and Tracy Wilson for the third annual “Passionately Pink” photo on campus to (Nash) Ellington. On Nov. 22, Cleveland, Ohio from 1965 until of Friendship; a sister, Rosemary show their collective support for Breast Cancer Awareness 1942, in Hornell, he married Vir- his retirement in 1985. He previ- Baker of Arlington Heights, Ill.; a Month. (Alfred University Photo) ginia M. Hawkins, who prede- ously drove school bus for An- brother, Fred (Nancy) Baker of ceased him in July of 1997. He dover Central School and was a Jamestown; four granddaughters, Nuclear applications topic of today’s was also predeceased by a daugh- mechanic in Alfred Station in the Jaci Powell, Kailey Wilson, ter, Linda Hicks in September of 1950’s. Kelsey Hadsell and Renee Wil- John F. McMahon Annual Lecture In addition to his second wife, 2009; an infant grandson, Brenton son; a grandson, Roy Wilson Jr.; a ALFRED–John E. Marra, as- the Department of Energy’s Sa- Kathy, Ted is survived by a son, Kneale; and a brother, Francis mother-in-law, Betty Hildebrand sociate laboratory director for vannah River Site (SRR). In his Christopher J. Foster of Andover; Ellington. of Springville; three nephews, strategic initiative development more than 20 years at SRS and three sisters, Rebecca Schweigart Louie was a veteran of the U.S. Michael Baker, Marty Baker and at Savannah River National Lab- SNL, Marra has been involved and Frances Manroe, both of An- Army during WWII from 1944- Paul Baker, all of Jamestown; and oratory (SNL), is delivering this with the managements and treat- dover and Mariam Morton of 1946. After serving his country he his best friend, Bill Grossman. year’s John F. McMahon annual ment of high-level radioactive Houghton; a sister-in-law, Rose returned to the area and was a life- In addition to his wife, he was lecture at Alfred University. waste, development and applica- Foster of Middleport; and several long resident of the Canisteo Val- predeceased by a son, Roy Wil- Marra’s topic is “Advanced tion of advanced materials, and nieces nephews, and cousins. ley where he was self employed as son, on Jan. 27, 2010. Ceramic Materials for Next- advanced chemical process ap- In addition to his first wife, a dairy farmer in Hartsville. He Steve was an avid reader of Generation Nuclear Applica- plications. He has co-authored Laurie, he was predeceased by a was a member of the Hartsville non-fiction books, especially his- tions.” His talk is scheduled for many publications on the appli- brother, Harry Foster; a sister, Baptist Church, was a former tory and biographies and enjoyed 11:20 a.m. today (Thursday, cation of ceramic materials in Mildred Foster Rose; and a step- board member for the Town of “The History Channel” He was a Nov. 4) in Holmes Auditorium, the nuclear industry. mother, Reta Foster Miles. Hartsville, was on the board of di- member of Lynch-Burgett Post Harder Hall, on the Alfred Uni- He is past president of the Ted loved to work on old mo- rectors for the Hartsville Center No. 397 American Legion. But versity campus. American Ceramic Society tors and tinker in the garage. He Cemetery Association and former more than these, he cherished the Sponsored by the Inamori (ACerS). He is a Fellow of the enjoyed camping and travel and Deputy Town Clerk for Hartsville. time spent with his children, School of Engineering, the ceramics society, and a past working flea markets where he Louie was also a member of the grandchildren and brother and sis- McMahon Lecture was estab- chair and past trustee/director of met and eventually proposed to Canisteo American Legion. ter. He was deeply loved. lished in 1980 to honor the late its Nuclear and Environmental Kathy at the Alexander Steam Survivors include two sons, Ed Friends called from 2-4 and 6-8 John McMahon, dean of the Technology Division. Show Flea Market. He was a fos- Ellington of Hornell, and Jim p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at Baker- New York State College of Ce- “The nuclear industry is in the ter father of eight children whom Ellington of Hartsville; three Swan Funeral Home in Andover. ramics at Alfred University. eye of a ‘perfect storm’,” Marra he loved dearly. He was a long daughters, Donna (Joseph) Ac- A Mass of Christian Burial was Each year, the School of Engi- explains in the abstract of his time member of the First Baptist cardi of Pitcher, Dianne Smith held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 neering selects an outstanding talk. “Fuel oil and natural gas Church in Andover where he was (Calvin Uram) of Bath, and Deb- at Blessed Sacrament Church in ceramic engineer or materials prices near record highs; world- active in the choir and a deacon of orah (Jack) Hollowell of Hornell; Andover, with Rev. Sean DiMaria scientist to deliver the lecture. wide energy demands increasing the church. his 10 grandchildren, Kimberly as celebrant. Burial with full mili- Marra, a 1983 graduate of Al- at an alarming rate; and in- Friends called from 2–4 p.m. Lacantore, Pam (Rick) Cobb, tary honors followed in Gate of fred University with degrees in creased concerns about green- and 6–8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31at Laura Lesko, Randy (Laura) Heaven Cemetery. On-line condo- ceramic engineering and chem- house gas emissions have Baker-Swan Funeral Home in An- Dickens, Danielle (Brett) White, lences may be offered at istry, earned his Ph.D. from caused many to look negatively dover. A funeral service was held Jamie (Alanna) Kneale, Nicholas www.baker-swan.com. Ohio State University. Since at long-term use of fossil fuels. at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the and Nathan Uram; and 16 great- Memorial contributions in then, he has held various techni- This convergence of factors has First Baptist Church of Andover grandchildren. Steve’s name may be made to An- cal and managerial positions at led to a growing interest in revi- with Rev. Frank Troutman offici- The family received friends dover Volunteer Rescue Squad, talization of the nuclear power ating. Burial followed in Wells Empire State College from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2 at P.O. Box 726, Andover, N.Y. industry within the United States Cemetery in Little Genesee with the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral 14806. information session and across the globe. full military honors. Online con- Home, 29 East Main St. in Canis- ALFRED--The Alfred Unit of “Ceramic materials have long teo, where funeral and committal SUNY Empire State College played an important part in the services with military honors were “When folks inquire about our reception, I give a will hold a free Information Ses- commercial nuclear industry held immediately following call- sion from 10:30 a.m. until 12 with applications throughout the ing hours at 8 p.m. with Rev. glowing recommendation. We were so pleased.” Eileen S. noon Saturday, Nov. 6 at the entire fuel cycle, from fuel fab- Brian Diffenbacher officiating. Unit Office. rication to waste stabilization,” Burial was in Hartsville Center Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café For directions to the Alfred Marra said. Cemetery. Distinctive meals. Outstanding music. Unit office, and to make a reser- Marra said his presentation at vation for the Information Ses- 11-4: Acoustic Open Mic Hosts: Bob & Gena Decker the McMahon Lecture will focus Café Opens at 6; Open Mic 7-10 Bring a friend! sion, call Unit Secretary, Sherry on the critical role ceramic ma- 11-6: Scott Regan Songwriter / Jug Band / Folk Price, at 607-587-4140. terials play throughout the nu- Scott hosts “Open Tunings” weekdays on WRUR-fm Empire State College offers a clear fuel cycle, and what critical flexible, individualized learning advancements in materials will 22 w main, angelica 585-466-3399 environment ideally suited to the be needed to enable the ‘nuclear Mon-Fri 11-2; Sat 11-11 black-eyed-susan.com lives of busy adults. renaissance’.” ! " "! ! ! !# ! &)-") ) " +"" #*+ " *# *(" )"+$1##& &")- 0&(.( #"-1 &) )1 -*+( &)! ",&,- )- 0&(.( -+")$-% - */",- *,- -.+ ' ),.' -*+ *)*(& ' *)*0& - *0 '#+"! '' *+ THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, November 4, 2010 3 I Am Alfred: a look at the people who call it home By ASHLEY KEHOE Alfred State College Director, Civic Engagement and Student Leadership Programs As a new resident of Alfred and the Director of Civic En- gagement and Student Leader- ship Programs at Alfred State College, it is my role to actively and intentionally engage stu- dents in community initiatives. Some of our student leaders and I have been coordinating the “I Am Alfred” Campaign. We have been collecting photos and stories of Alfred residents, to demonstrate and celebrate the diversity of our community, which we are calling the “I am Alfred” campaign. Here is the next installment:
DAN NAPOLITANO Director of Student Activities Alfred University How long have you lived or worked in the Alfred commu- nity? 20 years (4 as a student/16 as an Alfred University em- ployee). DAN NAPOLITANO What about living or work- ing in this community brings you the most joy? “Shared sense of community pride and creativity.” What are your hobbies and pastimes? “Most of my home time is spent with my wife and kids - cub scout leader, t-ball coach, enjoy camping and ex- ploring nearby bike trails” Just a tad early for Halloween, these masked and helmeted people Describe your favorite Al- were dealing with roaring fires and molten metal. What was the fred memory. “On a rainy day, event? For a monster cookie, appear at Tinkertown Hardware with a local shop owner running out the correct answer! and handing me a new umbrella from his store - just being more of a family than a town of ac- quaintances.” One last Pumpkin recipe to close October One last pumpkin recipe as we close out October. This recipe !#* )- ! 1),/+% )2%, !/ -!,% !-$ !$$0%11 .0 2(!2 .&