Tree Planted to Signify Community Response to Fire ALFRED--In the Early Morning Hours of October 29Th, 2009, Our Community Experienced a Devastating Fire
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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 residentAlmond, 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.