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Vol. 125, No. 43 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, November 11, 2010 Tree planted to signify community response to fire ALFRED--In the early morning hours of October 29th, 2009, our community experienced a devastating fire. Firefighters and emer- gency personnel from across Allegany County quickly responded to see a portion of our business district fully engulfed in flames. By the time they were able to put out the fire, a large building was a heap of smoldering debris. The building housed three businesses and several student apartments. Talk around town quickly focused on how “all was lost”. That was the bad news. What also occurred that morning was a remarkable outpouring of community support and compassion. Not only did the long list of emergency responders do their job amazingly well and to save the adjoining properties, but countless others stepped up to help those affected by the fire. Last April at its annual awards ceremony, the Alfred Community Coalition announced our intention to make a small gesture to signify that on one October day a remarkable response was made by our community, by planting a tree in the coming weeks in honor of the community and all of those who helped. The tree was to signify life and growth – the very foundation of our community. We are proud to announce that a tulip tree (Liriodendron tulip- ifera) was chosen and planted outside the Box of Books earlier this month. We would like to thank Cheryld Emmons and the village tree committee for selecting the perfect tree, Jim McNulty for traveling to Ithaca to pick it up, Village Board member Joe Dosch, and the AU physical plant for all their help getting our tree planted. We would like to ask that everyone who provided assistance in any way, and everyone who was directly affected by the fire, re- member and feel proud of that spirit of camaraderie every time you pass the Box of Books. Sincerely, The Alfred Community Coalition A TREE GROWS IN ALFRED--A tulip tree was planted outside the Box of Books Library ear- Neil Benedict, John Dougherty, Mary Harris, Thomas Fleming, A. lier this month to signify life and growth--”the very foundation of our community”--in apprecia- J. Lamere, Tim O'Grady, Norm Pollard, Virginia Rasmussen, Greg tion of the remarkable response of the community to the disastrous Oct. 29, 2009 downtown fire. Sammons, Pam Schu, Steve Tyrell, Bob Volk and Kathy Woughter ASC commits to sustainability ALFRED—Alfred State Col- tional efforts in this initiative; in- ability activities; among them, lege President Dr. John M. An- volve students through informa- the creation of the Institute for derson recently attended the tion on green certifications and Sustainability (which encom- Association for the Advancement career pathways and by inviting passes the Center for Organic and of Sustainability in Higher Edu- and supporting their participation Sustainable Agriculture and the cation (AASHE) meeting where in the courses and programs as Center for Renewable Energy) he joined his fellow college pres- they become available; engage which is taking the lead in this NCAA-Bound! idents in signing the SEED (Sus- community and green industry agrarian county to help small See Pg. 19 tainability Education and partners to identify priority-train- farmers farm more sustainably Economic Development) com- ing needs and to create strong and profitably, modeling both tra- mitment, the first nationwide ini- linkages between education and ditional and organic methods in tiative to collaborate on and regional employment opportuni- crop production and livestock. implement programs to train stu- ties; and enhance the reach, use, Students enrolled in construc- dents with the education and and effectiveness of the SEED tion-related curriculums are skills needed to succeed in the Center among other community building a green home to federal 21st century’s green economy. college leaders. Energy Star and National Associ- As a signatory of the SEED Anderson notes that he is ation of Home Builders standards commitment, Anderson agrees to “proud to join my colleagues in on the Wellsville campus, which identify, develop, and share, this necessary and worthwhile will serve as a showcase and in- through the SEED Center, appro- endeavor. Colleges play a vital structional model, with support priate information on new and role in preparing our nation’s from Appalachian Regional existing green economy courses, workforce and in acting as agents Commission. Faculty and stu- curricula, promising practices of economic change. I whole- dents in the electrical construc- and programs that aid in building heartedly embrace this opportu- tion and maintenance electrician or advancing green job training nity to train workers for program have traveled to Wash- and sustainability practices at the high-growth jobs in the green ington, DC, where they have college and in the community; economy and educate students worked with the US National Ar- develop and engage staff and fac- about the importance of sustain- boretum to install photovoltaic ulty in this effort, providing train- ability.” arrays to bring power to remote ing and other resources to enable Alfred State College has long portions of the Arboretum cam- them to fully support our institu- been in the forefront of sustain- pus. 2 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, November 11, 2010 OBITUARIES Gene was a member of the Ark- VA and Amy L. Barnes and her port American Legion Post, No. husband, Craig, of LeRoy; a 1248, a 20-year member of the brother, Kevin Palmiter and his Arkport Hose Company No. 1, wife, Patricia, of Alfred Station; former member of the VFW Post and a number of nieces, nephews, No. 6780 in Dansville, and the and great-nieces and great- Hornell Moose Lodge No. 210. nephews. He was predeceased by his par- The family will receive friends ents; his brother, Willard Ellis; from 1 until 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. nephew, Dennis Ellis; and 14 at Camp Harley Sutton in Al- nephew, Ed Ellis; and his brother- fred Station, where a memorial in-law, Robert Kull of Florida. service will be conducted follow- He is survived by his wife, ing calling hours, at 4 p.m. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Fisher Ellis, Memorial contributions may be who he married on Jan. 15, 1959; sent to the American Cancer Soci- his daughter, Debra (Burton) Price ety, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen of Arkport; three sons, William Allen, VA 23058. Floral contribu- (Sally Allen) Ellis of Almond, tions may be sent to Kevin EUGENE W. “GENE” ELLIS Richard (Etelka Button) Ellis of Palmiter at 6303 Palmiter Road Lifetime Arkport resident Almond, and Charles (Tina) Ellis Alfred Station, NY 14803. ARKPORT—Eugene W. of Fairport; his sister, Marilyn Family and friends may share “Gene” Ellis, 77, of the Bish- (Harold) Gilbert of Dansville; his memories and photos at opville Road, Arkport, passed brother, Robert (Doris) Ellis of www.thackerbrothers.com. away Sunday (Nov. 7, 2010) at his Belmont; five grandchildren, home. Nevin, Duncan, Jennifer, Kath- ADRIAN W. BUISCH Born in the Town of Almond, leen and Edward; three great- Once owned store in Alfred Jan. 30, 1933, the son of William grandchildren, Torrance, Catalina HORNELL and FT. MYERS, and Cora Henshaw Ellis, he had and Stephen; as well as several FL—Adrian W. Buisch, 72, of Ft. resided all his life in the Arkport step-grand and great-grandchil- Myers, FL, formerly of Hornell, area. He was a graduate of Ark- dren, nieces and nephews. died unexpectedly at his home re- SIX-YEAR-OLD Patrick Halsey "competes" as dad Bill, and port Central School, Class of To send a remembrance to the cently. Club President, Mike Kokot, look on. 1951, and served his country as a family, please visit www.brow- Born in Hornell on Feb. 8, member of the U.S. Army during nandpowersfuneralhomes.com. 1938, he was the son of Louis and the Korean Conflict from 1956- The family is being assisted by Elizabeth (Roosa) Buisch, Sr. Rod & Gun Club to host 1958, earning the Good Conduct Gerald R. Brown, director. Adrian grew up and attended Medal. There will be no calling hours. school in Hornell. He was a grad- annual Fall Turkey Shoot He had been employed early in Family and friends are invited to uate of Berkshire Prep School in FIVE CORNERS--Come join the fun beginning at 11 a.m. Sun- his life at the Owens Publishing attend a memorial service at 11:30 New Hampshire and later at- day, Nov. 14 at the Alfred Rod and Gun Club’s Annual Fall "Turkey" Company, the Ellis Service Sta- a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 at the Bish- tended Northwestern University. Shoot. tion, the former SKF Industries opville United Methodist Church. He was a member of the U.S. Competitive shooting will be offered in a safe, family friendly set- and Corbin Wood Products, both Terry Kelly will officiate. Army Reserves. ting where prizes will be awarded for best shot and second place. in Hornell. In 1961 he became Friends may make memorial He had been employed at Sala- Acceptable firearms include pistols, rifles, shotguns & muzzle self-employed hauling pop for contributions to: Bishopville manca Press in Salamanca, and loaders. There’s a reasonable entrance fee for competitors. Canada Dry in Hornell. He hauled United Methodist Church, c/o later served as advertising man- Lunch is available for purchase to include hot dogs, burgers, can milk to Grandview Dairies Terry Kelly, 5 Jones St., Hornell, ager for the Hornell Evening Trib- home-made soups and more, made fresh by Donna Rogers, aka "Mc- and Dairymans League. He N.Y. 14843 or to the Arkport Hose une, a family owned and operated Donna's." hauled can cream from various Company No. 1, P.O. Box 3, Ark- newspaper. While living in Hor- There will be fun for the whole family and all ages are welcome milk processing plants to Mayfair port, N.Y. 14807. nell, Adrian enjoyed coaching in to compete. Proceeds help support hunter education and safety. Creamery in Buffalo, and also de- the Hornell Babe Ruth League. The Alfred Rod and Gun Club is located on State Route 244 just livered butter from Mayfair JUDITH DIANE PALMITER For several years he owned and west of the intersection of Rt. 244 and County Routes 10 and 11, Creamery to various supermarkets Alfred-Almond graduate operated Adrian’s of Alfred cloth- better known as “Five Corners.” in New York. SCOTTSVILLE, VA—Judith ing store in Alfred. From 1974-1976, he worked Diane Palmiter, 53, of Scottsville, He resided in California for sev- construction for Elderlee and SJ VA, formerly of Palmiter Road, eral years and most recently had Groves Construction. In 1976, he Alfred Station, died Monday, Oct. lived in Florida. Alfred Village update on started hauling bulk milk for 11, 2010 at Martha Jefferson Hos- In addition to his parents, Crowley Dairies in Arkport and in pital. She was born Sept. 13, 1957 Adrian was preceded in death by 1992 until his retirement for Ad- in North Hornell, a daughter of the his brother, Louis G. Buisch, Jr. NY Main Street Grant dison Coop. Gene served as cross- late N. Keith and Jean (Hanks) Surviving are four sons, Mark ALFRED--The Village of Al- tee has begun work on the Local ing guard for the Village of Palmiter. (Kelly) Buisch of Hornell, Eric fred is moving forward with ini- Program Application property Arkport from 2005-2010. Gene In addition to her parents, she (Laura) Buisch of Arkport, Geoff tiatives to ensure a successful owners in the Program Target also did volunteer work for RSVP was preceded in death by her step- Buisch of Wyoming, and Adrian implementation of all aspects of Area will utilize to apply for in Hornell, the Red Cross Food mother Patricia C. Palmiter. (Kristin) Buisch of Rochester; one the New York Main Street Grant funds. It is the expectation of the Pantry and delivered “Meals On Judith grew up in Alfred Station brother, William Buisch of Cape project over the next two years. Committee that the Local Pro- Wheels” from 2008-2010. Gene and was graduated from Alfred- Coral, FL.; six grandchildren; sev- Village activities include ap- gram Application will be accom- was honored in 2010 as “A Senior Almond Central School in 1975. eral nieces and nephews. pointing volunteers to two com- panied by additional materials of Volunteer of the Year” for Steuben She is survived by two children, At Adrian’s request there were mittees: the Grant Administrator use to interested property own- County. K. L. Burdick, of Scottsville, VA no prior calling hours. A Memo- Search Committee and the Grant ers, including descriptions of el- and Leah Burdick and her fiance, rial Mass was celebrated at 10:30 Advisory Committee. Updates igible activities for funding, Weather for the Week Mark Williams, of Waynesboro, a.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at St. Ann’s on the activities of both commit- selection criteria and an applica- Oct. 25-Nov. 7 VA; three sisters, Melodie P. Al- Church. tees follow. tion checklist. Oct. Hi Lo Precip. Snow derman and her husband, Gerry, Funeral arrangements were in The Search Committee A goal of the Grant Advisory 25 71 48 .40” of Arkport; Karen P. Fassel and care of the Dagon Funeral Home, drafted a job description for the Committee is to have these ma- 26 68 41 .36” her husband, Gary, of Scottsville, 38 Church St., Hornell. Grant Administrator. This was terials to the Village Board in 27 69 45 -- approved by the Village Board at time for review at their Decem- 28 41 35 -- “When folks inquire about our reception, I give a ber meeting, with distribution to 29 51 36 -- its October meeting. The posi- glowing recommendation. We were so pleased.” Eileen S. 30 48 35 -- tion has been advertised in local all property owners in the Pro- gram Target Area by the end of 31 46 34 -- papers and job boards, resulting Nov.1 38 21 -- Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café in a diverse pool of applicants. the calendar year. The Search Committee, in 2 40 23 -- Distinctive meals. Outstanding music. 3 41 21 -- collaboration with Village staff, 4 40 332 .11” 11-13: Allan Howe & Tom McClure is reviewing applications and
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5 47 35 .27” preparing to conduct interviews 6 38 20 -- Music of Ellington, Gershwin, Porter, Sinatra, Nat, with the goal of recommending Ella and Sammy on piano, vocals, sax, clarinet & flute. 7 40 24 -- candidates to the Village Board By DENNIS SMITH at their December meeting. 22 w main, angelica 585-466-3399 Alfred Area Weather Recorder Mon-Fri 11-2; Sat 11-11 black-eyed-susan.com The Grant Advisory Commit- ! " "! ! ! !# ! &)-") ) " +"" #*+ " *# *(" )"+$1##& &")- 0&(.( #"-1 &) )1 -*+( &)! ",&,- )- 0&(.( -+")$-% - */",- *,- -.+ ' ),.' -*+ *)*(& ' *)*0& - *0 '#+"! '' *+ THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, November 11, 2010 3 I Am Alfred: a look at the people who call it home By ASHLEY KEHOE town!) Among my fa- Alfred State College vorite Alfred memories Director, Civic Engagement and are: 1-Meeting my best Student Leadership Programs friend and husband at Al- As a new resident of Alfred fred-Pat introduced me to and the Director of Civic En- Marc; 2- Watching stu- gagement and Student Leader- dents who struggled in ship Programs at Alfred State classes due to various College, it is my role to actively learning issues success- and intentionally engage stu- fully complete the pro- dents in community initiatives. gram and go on to be Vet Some of our student leaders Techs; 3-Spending time and I have been coordinating the at the college farm as a “I Am Alfred” Campaign. We student and getting to have been collecting photos and learn about the animals I stories of Alfred residents, to didn't know about (I was demonstrate and celebrate the a "city kid" that wanted to diversity of our community, be involved in Agricul- which we are calling the “I am ture). Alfred” campaign. Here is the I have a lot of "non spe- next installment: cific" memories...mostly KATHY BLISS they involve getting to Alfred State College Veterinary know people and getting Technology Program to see the beauty of the How long have you lived or area around Alfred-our worked in the Alfred commu- own little patch of Last week's photo was of a foundry event, held at Alfred Uni- nity? I have worked at Alfred heaven! versity, which hosted students from fourteen colleges, from as far State for 9 years now in the Vet- away as England. The excitement and engagement of the partici- erinary Technology program. I KATHY BLISS pants was wonderful to see. am also a grad of Alfred State Can you get where I found these ladies? ...and one "gentleman College- from the Agriculture (white, near center)? Science program. What about living or work- ing in this community brings you the most joy? Getting to know and learn from the stu- dents-I love to see the students learn the material and grow as Vet Techs as well as individuals. What are your hobbies and pastimes? Spending time with my kids, working with my Mor- gan horses (both of which go hand in hand these days!) and making jewelry from silver wire The aromatic pleasures of making soup... and glass beads that I make my- As soon as the weather turns cold I start thinking about making self. soups, stews, and chili. I love to putter around all day adding things Describe your favorite Al- to the pot and perfuming the house with the wonderful smells. And, fred memory. I have several (as there’s nothing better on a frosty night than a bowl of fragrant soup is likely to happen here in this or stew and some crusty bread. This recipe is from a cookbook entitled Superb Maine Soups by Cynthia Finnemore Simonds and published by Down East Books. Acorn Squash Soup with Kale 4 c. turkey or chicken stock 1 tsp. white pepper, or to taste 2 lg. Vidalia onions, diced 2 c. finely chopped kale 3 c. acorn squash, cut into bite-sizes 3 T. Maine maple syrup 1 tsp. Maine sea salt 1 c. heavy cream or soy milk Place stock, onion, and squash in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add the kale. Simmer another 5 minutes, until the kale is completely cooked through but hasn’t lost all its color. Add maple syrup and heavy cream. No more boiling now. Just let the cream come up to temperature over very low heat. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Serve with a drizzle of cream, a sprinkle of cheese, and a few chive or scal- lion bits for color. Serves 4-6.
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Muskeg Saves the Day, Down East Books 2010 [email protected] "A first class children's historical storybook." --The Midwest Book Review 4 THE AlFRED SUN, Thursday, November 11, 2010 bicycle on the sidewalk in front who work for what we get also Board of Directors. Not only did and went, many stayed the same, of her home, on Sayles Street. give to others out of our own Anne preside over all of these but one stood out; one continued Miss Binns, as she preferred to pocket while the government na- meetings, she was out there with to lead and keep the focus of the be called, had no children of her tionally and statewide wants to all of the volunteers at every group. That was Anne Acton, own. She was in her 80s but pick it and make it look like they project, met with architects, of- our fearless leader, and at times knew how to work with her are the compassionate ones. ficials of all kinds in every nec- she was, and at other times as hands. In 1950 she taught me art Meanwhile, the FED “quanti- essary area to get whatever defenseless as the rest of us. history at Alfred University. tatively eases” (“spin” for hyper- needed doing done and she did it Because Anne had delegated I could go on. The list of doers inflates) billions of liquidity into tirelessly day in and day out. well, led well, and pulled to- who are, or were, also teachers the economy devaluing our dol- When it was difficult to get gether a great team there was al- Disagrees with Pullen is a long one in this community. lar even more, pummeling our volunteers for a project, Anne ways a team behind her to To the Editor: Jason Rodd may wish to reflect purchasing power, and setting was there. Anne was there plant- support and pick up the slack. Columnist David Pullen (Nov. and reconsider. The disease of the stage for prices to rocket. ing the Potentilla at the big tri- This is tough business, caring 4) provides cogent reasons in elitism—if that’s what he was Mel McGinnis angle at Rte 21 and 244, the for a community. Not everyone support of the Allegany County getting at—doesn’t exist in Al- installation and planting of every always agrees, the State has a Legislature’s decision to in- fred. Tribute to Anne Acton Village sign, not to mention the say, the Village has a say, Plan- crease salaries for county depart- Alan Littell To the Editor: weeding and mulching. Anne ning Boards have a say, NY ment heads and senior Alfred Has anyone else noticed how was there for the cleaning of all Council on The Arts has a say, managers. Pullen writes clearly Hooray for Campbell quietly Anne Acton slid into re- the theatre chairs in the Village grants people have a say, con- and persuasively. The crux of his tirement from Alfred 21st Cen- Hall, she was there when we dug tributors have a say, and on and argument is that Belmont-based To the Editor: tury Group? For over 20 years the cast iron seats out of the on and on, as well they should. managerial personnel have Hooray for James Campbell! I she has been visible in our com- basement. She was there laying It takes a special talent to juggle proved their worth by containing loved his letter. His views on munity working on one project pavers in the streetscape; she has it all. And yet, it all got done. costs, which means a savings for money and compassion reflected or another. managed the day to day at the Well done Anne. I am proud to taxpayers. the true spirit of the Bible better In August Anne retired as Burdick Saunders House and have served with you. On behalf If I disagree with the legisla- than what Mr. McCamy tried to Leader of this great group of brought that to the point where it of my friends and neighbors I tive decision, which I do, it is do by hijacking the Bible to slam volunteers who have done so is today. thank you for all you have done not on the basis of merit. I take anyone associated with the Re- much for our community. Her We have Anne to thank for the for us. Enjoy your retirement; the view that with so many publican Party and the TEA tenure began by acquiring flowers in the summer and the you have earned it. county residents either unem- Party. houses in need of renovation and Christmas lights in the winter. Folks, if you are in Alfred Sta- ployed or subsisting on Social Liberals and progressives are repair, gathered volunteers, got Not to mention the more attrac- tion, stop in Bakers Bridge An- Security allowances, the Legis- so crafty and sly when they all the permits, contractors, tive trash cans on Main Street. I tiques and thank Anne in person, lature could well have offered a reach for the book that they re- plumbers, electricians, etc. and know Anne would say, no it is I think she is there usually after- symbolic gesture of understand- ally don’t believe and attempt to worked tirelessly as project all the volunteers and the mem- noons Thursday through Sun- ing to the less fortunate among sway the gullible into thinking manager got it done, then sold bers of A21CG, but I beg to dif- day. us by asking the county’s top the “legal thievery” by govern- the house putting additional fer on one point, during my Lauren Butler employees to forgo pay hikes for ment has support from Jesus. It’s funds into the next project. In the tenure several volunteers came Alfred the next 12 months. not that they quote the Bible in- ensuing months the projects As for Jason Rodd’s parroting correctly. They just bend the grew. with evident approval the old exact quote to fit their political Streetscape evolved over a pe- chestnut that “those that can’t agenda and make it look like riod of years, the Village Hall do, teach” (Letters, Nov. 4), the truth. was a 10 year process. These most charitable thing I can say is So they take the moneychang- projects involved grants, New that he’s simply wrong. ers in the temple and morph York State Arts Council ap- John Stull of Almond, for ex- them into Republicans or the proval, Historical approval, a ample, built and equipped the TEA Party. Those who caught visit by the late Senator Pat Alfred University Astronomical the woman in adultery are not McGee, Representative Cathy SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Observatory, now named for individuals trying to set up Jesus Young, many visits with the ar- Over the past several weeks there have been various claims and him. In other words, he was a with a trap. No! They are right– chitect just to have them fail us assertions about actions taken by the Board of Legislators. Some doer. And for decades he also wingers in America. and have to be replaced. All of statements have been accurate, but others were confused or inaccurate. taught physics and astronomy at I went to an event sponsored this was done while Anne raised I think it is important to set the record straight about these issues. Sen- the university. Glenn Zweygardt by Love INC (In the Name of a daughter, ran a household, an ator Daniel Patrick Moynihan sagely noted that we are entitled to our of Alfred Station—artist, archi- Christ). It’s an organization ded- antique business and substitute own opinions, but we are not entitled to our own facts. These are the tect, mason, carpenter—con- icated to helping poor and needy taught many days a week while facts. structed the Alfred Village people. At the event, I saw two also being happily married to her Two weeks ago the Board enacted a local law giving raises to cer- bandstand. He taught sculpture people who volunteer for it. husband Dr. Dan Acton, Ac- at Alfred University. Val Cush- They also happen to be members tain county officers and department heads. Those raises were for an counting Professor, AU, and average of about 2%, not 5% or 6% as reported in some places. There ing of Alfred Station is a master of the TEA Party. But Mr. Ed keeping contact with distant potter with an international rep- makes them out to be Republi- family members on a regular were no raises for legislators. The total cost for these raises was just utation. Cushing taught at Alfred cans full of ravenous greed and basis. under $30,000. This would amount to less than 0.12% of our real University. despisers of the poor with “no I am comfortable making property tax levy, or a tax increase of less than $0.01 per thousand. My late Alfred neighbor Rod empathy [for] the current job- these statements because I The 2011 Tentative County Budget calls for an increase of $0.09 Brown flew 35 bombing mis- less, homeless or foodless.” worked closely with Anne for or 0.58%. That is far better than almost any county around us. How- sions over Germany in World I went to a fundraiser for a many years as a member of ever, in recent weeks the Board has taken some actions to reduce War II. He did his bit. He later local crisis pregnancy center. A21CG Executive Advisory staffing that will result in additional cost savings. This will enable us taught drama at Alfred Univer- Without any government subsi- Council, early task forces, and as to further reduce the 2011 Budget and achieve a zero increase budget. sity. At Alfred State College dies, the center functions to help a member, until recently, of the The 2011 Budget includes increased funding for county and town there are faculty members who women carry their babies to bridge repairs. In past years such repairs were bonded, and paid off can rewire cars and recreate the term. Guess who else was there over several years. No borrowing is involved this year. This saves on great cuisines of France and raising support? Members of the interest cost, and future taxes. In 2010 we paid off a Bond Anticipa- Italy; they teach subjects ranging TEA Party! Ed stereotypes them tion Note of more than $1 million. We are reducing the number of from automotive trades to culi- as uncaring, stingy, and only out county employees. That saves on salaries, benefits, and legacy costs. nary arts. for themselves, not even “aware The Board of Legislators has relatively little control over our And I remember the late Elsie of the hardships of other peo- budget. Most of our budget represents State and federal mandates. D.C. After Dark Binns of Alfred some 40 years ple.” Frank Crumb’s Dream Our budget has been growing more than five times faster than our tax We went on a tour of the sights of D.C. ago repairing with wrench and Thanks Mr. Campbell for Subscription Campaign levy. From 2006 to 2011 our budget has increased from just over $92 After the sun had gone down; screwdriver my younger son’s pointing out how those of us Update The insomniacs – Jefferson, Lincoln, and we – million to just over $122 million, or more than $30 million. Our tax Had an interesting night on the town. 93 down, 32 to go levy during that same time has increased from $21.7 million to $27.5 Back in 1884, a simple item million, or less than $6 million. That means that less than 20% of that We saw where the lobbyists lobbied the Presidents The Alfred Sun appeared in the Sun that said, $30 million increase has been paid for by local real property taxes. In the lobby where lobbyists lobby; “A pretty darn good newspaper serving Alfred since 1883” “Wanted, one thousand sub- The rest has been raised from grants, user fees, or other sources of in- Now in Washington proper they’ve taken up residence Of the Community. By the Community. For the Community. scribers to the Alfred Sun.” It’s come. In addition, during that time we have been going through a re- Cuz being lobbied’s a popular hobby. been 125 years since legendary cession and have seen a decrease in county sales tax revenue. Official Newspaper of the Village of Alfred, the Town of Alfred Sun Editor Frank A. Crumb, When I became a Legislator in 2006 Allegany County had about There was one lonely guard at the Treasury Dept and the Alfred-Almond Central School District. with the Sun from 1883 to 1951, a $4 million operating deficit. That debt has been paid off. Since USPS 985-800 set the millenary goal. Who must be a really tough bloke: 2006 we have generated modest surpluses every year. The County One guard seems too little, no matter how ept – 764 ROUTE 244 AlFRED (TINkERTOwN) Not knowing of Frank SNAIl-MAIl:PO BOx 811, AlFRED, NY 14802-0811 Crumb’s Dream, I, too, had set now has about $12 million in un-appropriated fund balance. That rep- But then…maybe it’s just cuz we’re broke. PHONE: 607-587-8110 FAx 607-587-8113 a goal of 1000 subscribers when resents less than one month’s operating expenses. Having that surplus E-MAIl: [email protected] I joined the paper in 1976. That has generated substantial savings. We are paying cash, which saves We drove by the Capitol steps at slow speed, David L. Snyder, Editor & Publisher goal was finally reached in Jan- interest payments. We did not have to borrow while waiting more Looking for lamps in the dome: The Alfred Sun is published weekly except for two weeks during the uary 1999. But we want to keep than four months for the State to adopt its own budget, and finally pay One if “Bye Pelo-sea” and two if “Bye Reid”, summer by Twin Creek Publishing, Box 811, Alfred, NY 14802. Frank’s dream alive. us for mandated program expenses. Our bond rating has improved But saw naught yet aglow in the gloam. Second Class Postage paid at Alfred Station, NY 14803. The late Eugene T. Van Horn, Member, New York Press Association resulting in additional savings when bonding is necessary. who owned the newspaper from A recent newspaper article falsely claimed that the county tax rate When we stopped by the White House, we got carried away Member, Alfred Business Association 1951 until 1973, told us one And climbed up that fence with no fears – Contributors: time that circulation peaked in was more than $48/thousand. The county tax rate is less than Anne Acton, Betsy Brooks, Lana Meissner, Elaine Hardman, Tammy $17/thousand. The $48/thousand figure represents the total tax burden Till the guys on the roof with the guns yelled down, “Hey! Kokot, Doug Lorow, Matt Mueller, Linda Lewandowski, Leo Nealon, the 1960s at 700. It’s now over To take this House, gotta wait two more years!” Donna Ryan, Amanda Snyder, Ben Howard, Ellen Shultz, Sherry 900. We’ve added 93 new sub- for school, town, village AND county taxes. If you study that article Volk, Mary Lu Wells, Linda Staiger, Alfred State College, Alfred Uni- scribers since Jan. 1, 2009. you will note the following: versity, Alfred-Almond Central School and many more. Besides, as for getting in alternate ways, Get connected to this commu- • The highest rates are all for smaller, more rural counties. Coun- If you try it, they’ll give you a scare; How to Subscribe or Renew Your Subscription: nity. If you would like to con- ties closer to NYC all have much lower taxes. $27 a year in Allegany County, $30 outside. So we went down the street to that Watergate place – tribute to Frank Crumb’s • NYC isn’t even listed on that chart. Property tax rates there are They’re used to that sort of thing there. To Order, send a check with mailing address to: Dream, send your name and ad- the lowest in the state. Alfred Sun Subscription, Box 811, Alfred, NY 14802. dress or that of a loved one to- For advertising rates, call 607-587-8110, fax request to 607- • Schools, towns, and villages in rural counties are all having the We ended our nocturnal tour at memorials gether with your check payable same problem dealing with State mandates. 587-8113 or e-mail: [email protected] to “Alfred Sun” to: Frank Of Korean and Vietnam wars: POSTMASTER: Crumb’s Dream, c/o Alfred Sun, • Over 90% of our tax levy goes to pay for State mandates. Playing down, by their eerily moonlit pictorials, Send address changes to: P.O. Box 811, Alfred, NY It has taken us 5 years to achieve a “no increase” budget. In the The “battles” we wage on our shores. Alfred Sun, Box 811, Alfred, NY 14802 14802. Thank you! years ahead we hope to start cutting taxes. Stay tuned. —D. C. Mouse THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, November 11, 2010 5
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Coals? Or, We Go All the Way to Peru to Visit Our Sponsored Child And What Do We Find? A Comedienne!
“What animal is it that turns over once and it’s dead? A rotisserie chicken!” our 12-year-old sponsored child said.
—PollO Nonymous that open, ceiling-less honey- comb of cubicles, he had over- heard and picked up our Western New York accents from ten to fifteen yards away - and knew more about us than we did about him. WELLSVILLE—Members of the Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., gathered recently for He is Mike Lester and his wife the first meeting of the new academic year. The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., is a pri- is the former Miss Anne Marie vate foundation representing faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State College dedicated to im- Western NY accents Joy. It turns out further that he proving the ASC community through the support of educational programs. The Foundation and his wife attended Alfred To the Editor: provides monetary support to enhance learning opportunities for students through scholarships, University, graduating in 1982. Those of us who grew up in work grants, and academic club activities. The Applied Technology campus in Wellsville is owned He tells me that his father is Don the “Southern Tier” of New York and maintained by the Educational Foundation. The Foundation funds the house projects used Lester, an AU Sports Hall of State have been told from time as hands-on laboratories for many applied technology students. As part of the community out- Famer (football) from the class to time that we possess a certain reach, the Foundation supports student projects, which provide real world experiences and en- of ‘51 and the days of Coach “accent” in our speech patterns hance local properties and facilities. The activities pursued by the Educational Foundation of Yunevich. Numerous other fam- which identifies our origins. A Alfred, Inc., are governed by the board of directors made up of representatives from the following ily members are AU alums as few weeks ago, my wife of 50- groups: alumni, ASC College Council, faculty and staff, and friends of the college. All directors well. plus years (the former Camille serve three-year terms and may be re-elected. Foundation officers and members serve without Mike’s business career has Crofoot of Sayles Street in Al- compensation. Pictured here, front row, l-r: Ellen Ehrig, Alfred, ASC librarian emerita; Mary taken him and his wife to the fred) and I were yet again re- Fagan, Wellsville, board operations manager; Victoria Joyce-Middaugh, Wellsville; Deborah South, including a few years in minded of this assertion - in an Goodrich, Alfred Station, ASC associate vice president of enrollment management; Valerie Nixon, Texas. And now he is here in one automobile showroom in the Canisteo, ASC vice president for administration and enrollment; back row, l-r: Stephen Schnorr, of the leading auto dealerships in “Middle South” of the US. executive director, ACES (Auxiliary Campus Enterprises and Services, the campus dining, vend- the region known as “Western It all began with our search for ing and transportation provider); Thomas Massara, Alfred, outgoing executive director, ACES; North Carolina.” And meeting an economical car. We now re- James Locker, ’66, Hornell, board president; David Haggstrom, Angelica, director, ASC Library new friends from Western New side in the mountains of western Services; Beth Farwell, Wellsville; Geralyn Gough, Wellsville, board vice president; Daniel Whit- York. North Carolina, and our search ford; Charles Button,’61, board treasurer/secretary; James Raptis, Wellsville; and George Stan Harris, M.D. took us to Hendersonville, NC. Goetschius, Wellsville. Mars Hill, NC For those not familiar with Car- olina geography, that city is west of Charlotte, east of Chat- Braack ‘going postal’ at Almond Historical meeting tanooga, south of Asheville and ALMOND--Craig Braack, Al- Craig explains: ”My passion fices our county has had. We tions from these are extremely just north of the South Carolina legany County Historian, will be for the subject can easily be currently have 31. There was a rare and obviously expensive. boundary. featured speaker at the Almond traced to growing up in our Al- post office in West Almond and “When stamps as we know We found ourselves in a large, Historical Society annual meet- mond PO with Dad (the late also in the hamlet of Karrdale. I them today came into use, they sprawling automobile show- ing on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 3 Dick Braack, longtime Almond was told years ago the Karrdale were printed in solid sheets and room, seated in one of several p.m. at the Hagadorn House Mu- postmaster). My fondest mem- post office was in the former the postmasters or clerks had to small cubicle offices or “carrels” seum on Main Street, Almond. ory is going up to the Erie tracks Henry and Irene George home- cut out each stamp they sold. which had no ceilings. At one The Hagadorn House will be with dad and watching Ralph stead. Stamps didn’t come along There are collectors of postal point, our young salesman open to the public from 2 to 5 on Orvis putting the mail sack(s) up until about 1850 so up to then, history items who want just brought us into the presence of Sunday, with the annual busi- on the cross arm for the RPO postmasters just cancelled the these early stamps and these are one of his bosses, the dealer- ness meeting for members con- (Railway Post Office) man so letter by hand, indicating the called imperforated or imperfs ship’s “Credit Manager.” ducted at 2:30 p.m. that he could grab the sack and amount of postage paid. Cancel- among collectors.” We were introduced to this ex- Braack, an Almond native then sort enroute. lations like this are called man- As always, a large crowd is ecutive in his nearby cubicle, who has served as County His- “Back in the early 1970s when uscript cancels.Early manuscript expected to attend the event, as and with a hint of southern torian for more than 25 years, I started collecting postcards, (ms cancels among collectors) Craig is a very popular speaker. drawl, he looked up from his will speak on the “Postal History postal history caught my eye as are in great demand. A few of Refreshments will be served by desk and asked, “Now, where of Allegany County.” well. I have a small collection of our early 1800s Allegany Cindy Banker. Questions may be are y’all folks from?” Allegany County cancels from County post offices were only directed to Lee A. Ryan, Presi- We said, “Mars Hill, north of Letter Box Project the almost 100 different post of- open a few months so cancella- dent, 607 276 6760. Asheville.” “No,” he said quickly, “before topic of program that.” BAKER’S BRIDGE--The Pan steak dinner set Wellsville women’s group plans We said, “Greenville, North next meeting of the Baker’s Carolina.” Bridge Historical Society will be at Fraternities Hall He responded, “No, before held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. ALMOND--The Kanakadea- monthly dinner meeting Nov. 16 that.” 15 at "The Meeting House" at McArthur Chapter #242, OES WELLSVILLE--Ron Taylor, by Nov. 12. All women in Alle- I said, “O.K., Burlington, Ver- 5971 Hamilton Hill Rd., Alfred will hold a Pan Steak public din- new President of the revived Al- gany County are cordially in- mont.” Station. ner on Friday, Nov. 12 in Frater- legany County Historical Soci- vited. Please call Dot Cornish at He said, “No, no, before that.” The guest speaker will be nities Hall on Karr Valley Road, ety, will be the featured speaker 593-5945 or Nancy Rouse at Then I said, “Cleveland, Sherry Volk who will present in- Almond. for the Wellsville Business and 593-2217 to reserve a seat. Ohio.” formation on the Letter Box The public is cordially invited Professional Women's monthly The WBPW Club provides a “No, before that.” Project. This fast growing in- to attend. There is plenty of dinner meeting Tuesday, Nov. place for service and networking And finally I said, “Well, we triguing pastime combines nav- parking to the rear of the build- 16, at Shepherd of the Valley and is also the Olive Twig of the both grew up in Alfred, New igational skills and rubber stamp ing. Lutheran Church on Fassett Jones Memorial Hospital Auxil- Y...” and he interrupted me, ex- artistry in a "treasure hunt" style Lane in Wellsville. Also on the iary; supporting its activities claiming, “I knew it!” He then outdoor quest. We invite anyone agenda is election of WBPW of- through helping with the upcom- stood, reached across his desk to whois interested in this subject ficers for the 2011 year. ing Auxiliary Country Fair to be shake my hand, and declared, and local history to join us. Reservations for the dinner, held Nov. 20 at Washington El- “I’m from Wellsville!” For more information on the beginning at 6 p.m., are needed ementary School. The BPW It turns out that in our earlier Association refer to www.bak- Club is selling tickets on prizes discussions with our salesman in ersbridge.org. of $100 in groceries from Giant Food Mart and $100 in gasoline from Kwik-Fill in Wellsville, #$( #!& %! with winners to be drawn at the (!