Marcellus Shale: Ecological Aspects of Hydrofracing

$Marcellus Shale: Ecological Aspects of Hydrofracing$

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Vol. 125, No. 49 Alfred, Allegany County, New York State, U.S.A. 14802 Thursday, December 23, 2010 Marcellus Shale: ecological aspects of hydrofracing By ELAINE HARDMAN edge of the formation is not as weeks and about 3 times the 10% and 60% of that water is re- These occupy about 5 acres and Alfred Sun Reporter deep as the center so there is less money. Horizontal wells are covered and then stored in plas- are the center of the noise, air ADDISON--On Tuesday, gas present. The gas in the rock drilled down about a mile and tic lined vats or sent by truck to and light pollution for the proj- Dec. 7 Brent Chedzey spoke is not in pockets or pools but in then the drill is turned to drill be “reclaimed”. ect. One pad might have 10 about gas land leases at Addiston bubbles throughout. The rock horizontally away from the well Among the chemicals in the wells on it. School. At the same meeting, has to be drilled into and then site on the ground. It can go an- water are acids to dissolve rock, Grace suggested that if a hy- Jim Grace, Cornell Cooperative blown to gravel to release the other mile or more in the hori- biocides to kill bacteria, corro- drofracing project moves into an Extension agent in Steuben deposits. zontal phase. sion inhibitors to keep pipes area, each homeowner should County, gave a presentation Grace said that there is a lot of After drilling a conventional open, iron control agents to keep have a water test done. A touching on financial, geological confusion over the types of well, the gas is pumped out. rust from building up, a cross trained, third party, technician and ecological aspects of the wells. A conventional gas well, After drilling a horizontal well, linker to change viscosity of the should collect and transport the complicated agenda of horizon- drilled into a single, contiguous 3 to 5 million gallons of chemi- water, a gel agent to make the water to the testing facility to es- tal hydrofracing. pocket of gas, takes 2-4 weeks to cal fortified water is trucked to water flow and a few other tablish a baseline of the chemi- Steuben and Allegany County drill and costs a few million. Hy- the site and pumped down the agents and chemicals not indige- cal composition of that water. It are located over the northern drofracing (or gasfracking) a well. The water pressure cracks nous to well water. should cost between $500 and edge of the Marcellus Shale. The horizontal well requires 4-6 shale to release gas. Between All of these toxins are in the $700 per test – a process that reclaimed water and many peo- should be done every 3 months ple have said that an area where or so. The cost of this test can be hydrofracking is done should assigned to the gas company if it have a special water treatment is written into a lease deal. facility that is capable of remov- Most people are interested in ing and dealing with these indus- the development of the Marcel- trial chemicals. (Of course, lus Shale because of the money someone would have to pay for it brings to an area. Hydrofrac- that.) Right now most water ing is going on across northern treatment facilities remove par- Pennsylvania so that set up of- ticulate material and kill micro- fers a glimpse of what might scopic organisms. Heavy metals happen here. In PA there are and acids flow through. When many “man camps” to house all reverse osmosis has been tried to the temporary workers who drill clean the water, the additives de- the wells. stroy the filters so that’s not the Rental properties have be- anwer. come more valuable so low in- Ohio is dealing with the water come families have been priced by pumping it into underground out of their homes. Local gov- wells and reservoirs. New York ernments have suffered from in- does not have the geological creased fire, ambulance and equivalent of these structures. EMT calls to the point that some The water also contains first responders have had to NORM, a friendly sounding choose between keeping their word that means Normally Oc- jobs and being available to an- curring Radio Active Material. swer calls. While it may occur normally in The drilling jobs have mostly the rock a mile down, the gone to out of state, temporary process brings the NORM to the workers who do spend money in IMPACTS of fluid disposal shown in slide at meeting. (Elaine Hardman Photo) surface with recovered water. an area during their temporary Some towns have not allowed work. There aren’t many long their water to be used like this so terms jobs – only .17 full-time, Four county residents awarded scholarships a new process was developed – long-term jobs per well so a well ALFRED–Four Allegany Cuba-Rushford Central School Pratt is slated to graduate in gasfracking. LNG is treated with pad with 10 wells would need al- County residents have each been and intends to enroll in the elec- 2011 from Genesee Valley Cen- the same chemical cocktail and most 2 workers for the 10-15 awarded scholarships to attend trical construction and mainte- tral School and intends to enroll sand and pumped into the years it would produce gas. Alfred State College. nance technician program. in the nursing program. ground. When the stuff returns Steuben County has created a Cody Lippincott of Almond Alexis Holmok of Alfred Sta- The "Presidential Scholar- to its gaseous state it creates natural gas committee to study was awarded approximately tion was awarded a $1,000 per ship" (free room, double occu- pressure to crack the rock. In the many questions. Other coun- $5,600 per year for the “Presi- year “Educational Foundation pancy) is awarded to students gasfracking, 98% of the gas ties have found that they need dential Scholarship.” Lippincott Academic Distinction Scholar- who possess a 90 or better high pumped in is reclaimed when county wide zoning rules for tree is slated to graduate in 2011 ship.” Holmok is slated to grad- school average through their the gas in the rocks is collected. cutting, signage, noise ordi- from Alfred-Almond Central uate in 2011 from junior year and who have Gasfracking does not involve nances, light pollution levels and School and intends to enroll in Alfred-Almond Central School achieved a minimum SAT score the transport and use of oceans to control the transportation of the forensic science technology and intends to enroll in the digi- of 1150 or a composite ACT of water but it does still turn a liquids. Critical impact areas program. tal media and animation pro- score of 25. The “Educational shale formation into small bits need to be defined and road use Kody Beil of Friendship was gram. Foundation Academic Distinc- thus allowing for the contamina- weight limits need to be defined awarded a $1,000 per year “Ed- Katherine Pratt of Belmont tion” award, based on scholastic tion of acquifers. and enforced. ucational Foundation Academic was awarded a $1,000 per year achievement, is from the Educa- When people lease their land Grace gave Distinction Scholarship.” Beil is “Educational Foundation Aca- tional Foundation of Alfred, Inc. to the gas companies, workers http://naturalgas.cce.cornell.edu slated to graduate in 2011 from demic Distinction Scholarship.” move in and build drilling pads. as a reference site. 2 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2010 OBITUARIES Presbyterian Church. She was an James Glass of New Jersey. avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. There was no visitation and a She enjoyed reading and keeping memorial service will be at the up on the latest local news with convenience of the family. To her police and fire scanners. Ad- leave online condolences, please ditionally, she was a longtime v i s i t member of Andover Firemen’s www.embserfuneralhome.com. Auxiliary and Andover American Legion Auxiliary. DONALD DEAN WEBSTER Per her request, there was no Served in US Navy 1952-56 prior visitation. A private memo- SCIO—Donald Dean Webster, rial service will be held at the con- 78, of 5691 Snowball Hollow venience of the family. Road, Scio, died Sunday (Dec. 5, Arrangements are under the direc- 2010) in Jones Memorial Hospi- tion of Baker-Swan Funeral tal, Wellsville, surrounded by his Home in Andover. Online condo- family. lences may be offered at He was born Aug. 27, 1932, in www.baker-swan.com. the town of Ward, the son of Dean Janet has suggested that a tree and Rose Quant Webster. Members of Alfred University’s Art Force Five teach Mrs. Pow- be planted in her memory or a On Oct. 15, 1966, in Belmont, ers 3rd-grade art class about famous dreamers throughout his- HILDA C. VARS contribution in her name be made he was married to Anna Mae tory. Andover resident died Oct. 9 to SPCA Serving Allegany Coyle, who predeceased him on ANDOVER—Visiting hours County, PO Box 381, Wellsville, Oct. 22, 2008. for Hilda C. Vars, 91, who passed NY 14895. He was a graduate of Scio Cen- AU art exhibit will feature away on Oct. 9, 2010, will be tral School and served in the U.S. from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday (Dec. MICHAEL L. PATRICK Navy from November 1952 to 23) at Baker-Swan Funeral Home Andover Central School grad May 1956. Until his retirement, he youth sharing their dreams in Andover, where the memorial WELLSVILLE —Michael L. had been employed by the Olean ALFRED–In celebration of given by college students. A service will be held immediately Patrick passed away on Wednes- Wholesale Co-Op. Martin Luther King’s famous food-craft station called “The following the visitation with Rev. day (Dec. 8, 2010) at the He was a loving father, grand- dream, the Alfred and Almond Dream Bar” will allow attendees Dean Bembower of Andover Wellsville Manor Care Center. He father and great-grandfather. community are invited to an art to dream up their own custom- Presbyterian Church, officiating. was born on Feb. 1, 1967, in He especially enjoyed playing show featuring the dreams of made candy bar snack. Burial in Hillside Cemetery will Wellsville, to James and Jean bingo and going fishing and hunt- area youth. The program is sponsored by be at the convenience of the fam- Hanchett Patrick. ing. The gallery opening will Alfred University and Alfred ily. Michael, former resident of An- Surviving are his mother, Rose occur at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. State College as part of a In lieu of flowers, donations in dover, graduated from Andover Brown of Friendship; brother, 19 in the Powell Campus Cen- “Dream Week” series of events Hilda’s memory may be made to Central High School and had Charles Webster of Friendship; ter’s Knight Club and feature the celebrating the impact of Rev- Andover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box worked for his father at the former half-sisters, Glenda (William) art of Alfred-Almond Elemen- erend King’s dream. Questions 726, Andover, N.Y. 14806 or Patrick’s Collision in Wellsville. McKelvey of Belfast, and Bonnie tary School third graders and Al- can be directed to Dan Napoli- Doug Vars Scholarship, C/O An- Michael, along with his mom, at- Stark of Olean; daughters, Linda fred Montessori pre-school tano, Director of Student Activ- dover Central School Alumni As- tended many activities at the Jones, Dawn (Frank) White, Deb- children. ities at [email protected] sociation, P.O. Box 434, Andover, Manor, including bingo and bie Dees, Robin Smith, Wendy In addition to the art on dis- or 607-871-2925. N.Y. 14806. Condolences may be church. It was because of his (Scott) Harris and Raina (Tony) play, cartooning lessons will be expressed online at www.baker- mother’s love and devotion, along Windus; sons, Danny (Donna) swan.com. with the caring staff, that he was Webster, George (Becky) Webster able to make Wellsville Manor his and Bobby (Becky) Webster; 37 JANET M. WITTER home for over 20 years. grandchildren; 33 great-grandchil- Angelica native, bank teller Survivors include a brother, dren; a special grandson, Sam WELLSVILLE —Janet M. Robert Patrick of Dade City, Fla.; Wood; and several nieces and Witter, 84, passed away Wednes- longtime friend and companion to nephews. day (Dec. 15, 2010) at home sur- his mother, Clint Bundy of An- Friends called at the Mulhol- rounded by family. dover; and several cousins, in- land-Crowell Funeral Home in Mrs. Witter was born on July cluding Sue Thomas of Wellsville, Wellsville from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 15, 1926, in Angelica, to Charles John (Jan) Fleischman of Wednesday, Dec. 8 at which time R. and Frances E. (Phippen) El- Wellsville, and Sharon (Jerry) Fal- a service was held with the Rev. dredge. She was a 1946 graduate leta of Groton. He was prede- Carl Kemp officiating, followed of Wilsonian High School in An- ceased by his parents. by military services rendered by gelica. On April 25, 1948, she A memorial service was held at the Wellsville Legion Post No. married Kenneth R. Williams, 2 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 18, 2010) in 702. Burial was in Knights Creek who predeceased her on Sept. 8, the activities room at the Cemetery in Scio. 1968. On July 6, 1969, she mar- Wellsville Manor Care Center. Memorials may be made to the ried Ray L. Witter, who survives. Ruth Meacham presided. Memo- SPCA Serving Allegany County. Janet worked as a teller for Key rials may be made to the Bank (Citizens Bank) for 14 Wellsville Manor Activities Cen- years. Previously, she worked for ter. Arrangements are under the Worthington in Wellsville, H. H. direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Williams Store in Andover and Funeral Home, Inc. To leave on- Newberry’s in Wellsville. line condolences, please visit In addition to her husband, Ray www.embserfuneralhome.com. Witter, she is survived by a son, Dana John (Starla) Williams of JOHN C. DUDAR Greenwood; two grandchildren, Self-employed lumberman WELLNESS FAIR A SUCCESS--Jones Memorial Hospital re- Amanda (Chris) Fronczyk of SCIO—John C. Dudar, 86, of Tonawanda, and Jonathan cently hosted its first Community Wellness Fair. Over 80 people Scio, passed away unexpectedly at stopped by the Wellsville Elementary School to take advantage Williams of Buffalo; a great- his home on Saturday (Dec. 4, grandson, Cole R. Fronczyk; a of the free health screenings and lab work that were offered and 2010). He was a self-employed pick up information on various health and wellness topics. Join- brother, Gerald C. Eldredge of Al- lumberman since his discharge fred Station; a brother-in-law, ing JMH were several community organizations, including the from the U.S. Army Air Forces in Allegany-Western Steuben Rural Health Network, the Southern Charlie (Rose) Witter of Portville; 1945. He was also an oil producer two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Wit- Tier Health Care System, Partners in Prevention, Allegany for 25 years. County Emergency Preparedness, Allegany County Cancer ter of Allegany, and Naomi Mac- John is survived by his wife, Neal of Olean; four stepchildren, Services, Allegany County Office of Aging and many other agen- Claire; three daughters, Debbie cies. “We were very pleased with the attendance at our first Mike Mullins, Robert Witter, Hill of Conway, N.H., Monique Gary (Lisa) Witter and Lisa (John) Wellness Fair,” said Brenda Szabo, DPT, Vice President of Di- Bachelor of Keene, N.H., and agnostics and Rehab at Jones Memorial. “We learned a few Heinemen; and several stepgrand- Helen Dudar of Trenton, N.J.; as children and a stepgreat-grand- things that will make it even better next year. Here, Physical well as a niece, Penelope Wen- Therapist Meghan Davis, DPT, discusses the results of his flex- child. delkin of Texas, and a nephew, Janet attended the Andover ibility test with one of the Wellness Fair participants. ! 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Cheryl de- In recent years, Cheryl’s lead- Interior’s highest honor award. veloped and maintained compre- ership in improving the accuracy Cheryl is universally admired hensive oil spill databases, and and credibility of hurricane spill by her MMS colleagues and is a authored numerous reports on statistics was particularly note- great friend to all. She warmed spill risks and occurrence rates. worthy. She developed a process hearts with the charming trinkets Cheryl is the daughter of for gathering information on the that she distributed on holidays William McMahon of amount of stored oil that could and helped everyone stay Williamsport, MD and the late have been lost when platforms healthy with the wonderful ap- Isabelle Ellis McMahon. Her were toppled and pipeline seg- ples that she brought to the of- maternal grandparents were ments were damaged. Previ- fice (in great quantities) from the Kate and Bill Ellis, who oper- ously, only spills that appeared orchards west of the metropoli- ated a pharmacy in Alfred from on the water surface were in- tan Washington, DC area. 1937-1957; her paternal grand- cluded, which meant that total Cheryl’s proud father, Bill parents were Mae and John hurricane spillage volumes were McMahon, noted that Cheryl has McMahon of Alfred, who was significantly understated. had MS for more than 30 years dean of the NYS College of Ce- Cheryl worked for the Miner- and has lived and worked out of ramics at Alfred University. als Management Service since a wheel chair for 30 years. Because of her meticulous at- its inception in 1982. Given the Born in Hornell in 19854, she tention to detail and unbiased sensitivity of oil spill statistics, was graduated from Johns Hop- analyses, both supporters and there was a tendency on the part kins University in 1976. Her opponents of offshore oil and of some officials to want to husband, Richard Anderson, gas operations trusted Cheryl’s “spin” Cheryl’s statistics. Cheryl also worked for the U.S. Gov- data. Her reports have been had the highest professional ernment. They reside in Vienna, widely referenced in energy pol- standards, and firmly resisted VA. icy documents, environmental such attempts. Her only concern

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But there’s just too many of you! To all my cherished relatives and friends, I wish you a very merry Christmas! Love, Aunt Kay 4 THE ALFRED SUn, Thursday, December 23, 2010 what the myriad animated holiday specials on every channel want you to believe, Christmas is not cancelled when there are no gifts. It will not go away just because people think “Happy Holidays” is more politically correct. “Jesus is the reason for the Reason for the season season.” The true meaning of the Dear Editor, season is and will always be The other day I saw a com- Jesus Christ. The season cele- mercial on TV that said some- brates His birth. We need to re- thing about more gifts increasing member that He is why this joy. The idea of gifts, stuff, and holiday is important. Politicians greed being the major source of talk about, “Traditional values,” joy this season really bothers all the time, but trying to hide me. It bothers me that people Christmas or even make it into have lost the true meaning of something it is not, a nameless Christmas and that many never federal holiday that is neither re- knew what it was to begin with. ligious nor Christian, is wrong. Popular culture seems to pro- The way to keep our, “Tradi- vide two meanings for Christ- tional values,” is to keep our mas, one being greed and the freedom to celebrate or not cel- other being family. While fam- ebrate all of our holidays and be- ily is certainly a more noble rea- liefs or lack of beliefs without son to celebrate than getting fear of persecution or prosecu- more stuff than your neighbor, it tion as the case may be. is still not enough. We may try to hide or trample When people are actually Jesus in our frequent greed stam- willing to trample a person to pedes, but Jesus gave us the death on Christmas Eve just to Christmas season and he would get the best deal on a tickle-me- not be happy about what has Elmo, it is obvious that our pri- happened to his birthday. So be- orities are a little off. fore you buy another gift that I feel it is time for people to you or your kids will get bored get a little history lesson about with or throw out because the Christmas, one that goes back a box was more fun, think about little further than the creation of this. True joy is a gift from

Santa Claus. The holiday began above. Think of it as the ulti- in a stable in Bethlehem, not in mate party favor from the birth- GOD BLESS AMERICA a mall or online. It is not a way day boy and remember to thank For most of those present the highlight of the December 13th to sell more cards created by him for it. Board meeting was provided by Former Army 1st Sergeant Joseph Hallmark or a ploy by the Merry Christmas and JOY to Mead, Sr. In addition to leading the Pledge of Allegiance, he led those Christmas Tree Growers Associ- the world. present in singing “God Bless America.” This will be one of the high- ation to push more trees. Despite Adam Gayhart light memories of my time serving on the Board. Many thanks to Joseph Mead for sharing his gifts and reminding us where our blessing come from. Chairman Curt Crandall granted “Privilege of the Floor” to Linda Edwards of the STOP DWI Program. She reminded us that December Shepherds Why This Jubilee? is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. She urged The Babe appeared that Silent Night. us to avoid dangerous situations that jeopardize ourselves and others. Stout shepherds feared, at angels bright; Representatives from the “Tobacco Free Program of Chautauqua, Cat- But as they neared, in glory whorled, taraugus and Allegany Counties” gave a presentation on the impor- A peace-filled “Hoy!” dispelled their fright: “Good news of joy to all the world! tance of limiting tobacco advertising and sales that are targeted at You’ll find a boy, in cloth strips furled.” children. Studies show that tobacco companies are successfully tar- geting children with their advertising. This has tragic results for chil- Then roused they them and swiftly made dren, their families and society. I support these efforts to protect our For Bethlehem, as angels bade, children. And found this gem, of gifts the best, The Board considered and passed 20 different resolutions. Most Grand artifice, in manger laid. of these resolutions were “routine” in nature, with many relating to What Child Is This who’s laid to rest personnel matters. Over 30 County employees are retiring to take ad- With heav’nly bliss, in meekness dressed? vantage of the State Retirement Incentive Program. The County is reviewing every position to see which positions can be abolished or When Mary saw this coterie, consolidated. In addition, most replacements will be hired at reduced She watched in awe, and pondered she: wages. We anticipate savings of several hundred thousand dollars Her child in straw, strange metaphor, through these efforts. The Board unanimously approved a new salary Fulfillment rathe of prophecy. grade schedule for non-unit employees. Resolution No. 241-10 es- O Come, Ye Faithful, come adore, tablished the salary and wage scales for most County employees, in- But flee ye wraiths, forevermore. —Anon A. Mouse Frank Crumb’s Dream cluding certain those in the four Union units, and various “titled” Subscription Campaign positions. It was approved by a vote of 11 to 1, with Legislator Unger- Update mann voting against it (without explanation). I believe we have elim- The Alfred Sun inated 5 positions, with more reductions possible. This represents “A pretty darn good newspaper serving Alfred since 1883” 102 down, 23 to go slow but steady progress. Back in 1884, a simple item Other resolutions transferred money between accounts, made ap- Of the Community. By the Community. For the Community. appeared in the Sun that said, Official Newspaper of the Village of Alfred, the Town of Alfred “Wanted, one thousand sub- pointments to fill vacancies on various Boards, levied both county and the Alfred-Almond Central School District. scribers to the Alfred Sun.” It’s and town taxes and approved agreements for various purposes. One been 125 years since legendary resolution involved a contract with BMA Consulting Services, Inc. USPS 985-800 The County receives various insurance consulting services from Brian 764 ROUTE 244 ALFRED (TInkERTOWn) Sun Editor Frank A. Crumb, with the Sun from 1883 to 1951, Baty for $9,000 per year. In recent years, with guidance from him, SnAIL-MAIL:PO BOx 811, ALFRED, nY 14802-0811 set the millenary goal. our insurance coverage has increased, while expenses have decreased. PHOnE: 607-587-8110 FAx 607-587-8113 Not knowing of Frank This contract was approved by a vote of 11 to 1. E-MAIL: [email protected] Crumb’s Dream, I, too, had set In my opinion the most significant resolution approved by the David L. Snyder, Editor & Publisher a goal of 1000 subscribers when Board was No. 256-10. That resolution involved a contract between The Alfred Sun is published weekly except for two weeks during the I joined the paper in 1976. That the County and Blue Cross-Blue Shield of WNY to administer the summer by Twin Creek Publishing, Box 811, Alfred, NY 14802. goal was finally reached in Jan- County Self-Insurance Medical Plan. This “self-insurance plan” is Second Class Postage paid at Alfred Station, NY 14803. uary 1999. But we want to keep significantly cheaper than standard health insurance coverage. By Member, New York Press Association Frank’s dream alive. hiring Blue Cross-Blue Shield as our “Third-Party Administrator” we Member, Alfred Business Association The late Eugene T. Van Horn, anticipate saving several hundred thousand dollars (or more) per year. Contributors: who owned the newspaper from The County has also initiated other changes in coverage and benefits Anne Acton, Betsy Brooks, Lana Meissner, Elaine Hardman, Tammy 1951 until 1973, told us one that should generate additional savings. While most of the State and Kokot, Doug Lorow, Matt Mueller, Linda Lewandowski, Leo Nealon, time that circulation peaked in nation have experienced double-digit increases in medical insurance Donna Ryan, Amanda Snyder, Ben Howard, Ellen Shultz, Sherry the 1960s at 700. It’s now over costs, we have actually reduced our costs for several years. This res- Volk, Mary Lu Wells, Linda Staiger, Alfred State College, Alfred Uni- 900. We’ve added 102 new sub- olution was unanimously adopted. versity, Alfred-Almond Central School and many more. scribers since Jan. 1, 2009. Most of the Legislature’s work isn’t very glamorous or glitzy. It’s How to Subscribe or Renew Your Subscription: Get connected to this commu- actually pretty boring and mundane. Much of the work is done in the nity. If you would like to con- $27 a year in Allegany County, $30 outside. tribute to Frank Crumb’s “standing committees” of the Board. That is the reason that most res- To Order, send a check with mailing address to: Dream, send your name and ad- olutions are approved when they get to the full Board. The time to Alfred Sun Subscription, Box 811, Alfred, NY 14802. dress or that of a loved one to- raise arguments and debate objections is when an issue is before the For advertising rates, call 607-587-8110, fax request to 607- gether with your check payable committee of jurisdiction. Many changes and improvements are made 587-8113 or e-mail: [email protected] to “Alfred Sun” to: Frank at that stage. Most committee meetings get little or no media cover- Crumb’s Dream, c/o Alfred Sun, age, so the public is largely unaware of their importance. This is un- P.O. Box 811, Alfred, NY fortunate since this is where most of the real legislative work gets POSTMASTER: 14802. Thank you! done. Send address changes to: --David L. Snyder It has been an interesting year. I wish you and your families a Alfred Sun, Box 811, Alfred, NY 14802 Editor, Publisher & Janitor joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. God Bless. Restaurant Guide...... 9 Entertainment...... 8-9 Classified Ads...... 11 Public Notices...... 11 Years Ago...... 12 Moonlighter Alfred Sun’s Second Section--Entertainment, Classified Advertising, Etc., Etc. Weeks of Dec. 23-Dec. 29, 2010 ALFRED SUN, PO Box 811, 764 Route 244, Alfred, NY 14802 607-587-8110 MIRACLE ON EAST VALLEY ROAD: Many pitch in for an old-fashioned barn-raising By MARY BETH McDONOUGH Tears well in my eyes as well Special to the Alfred Sun as I recall standing inside the A L F R E D S TAT I O N - - I t nearly finished structure. As we started with a dream that can be looked around in awe at what traced to my childhood, and had become of an elusive dream, those of you who read my invi- Jerry broke the silence with tation to the barn raising know these unanticipated words, my story. It was only a dream “You’re father would be so and 30 years of waiting dulled proud.” the hope to near non-existence. It hadn’t even crossed my Until one day someone listened mind, yet it spoke so deeply to to my heart and gave back, un- my heart and to the very roots of solicited, convincing me it could my passion. His words were be done. heartfelt and so true. My father He knew of my calling as a always will be alive within me. therapist, a healer of souls, with And to you, Jerry, in my delayed a genuine open heart. He be- yet sincere reply, your Grandma lieved that it was his calling to would be proud too, for as you give back…to do something shared, it was she who instilled good for someone before his the value in you that… it’s not time was up on this earth, and I the money accumulated or the was the chosen one. He retreated rank achieved, but rather the to the forest, scaling trees, skid- deeds you have done for others ding them to the mill, sawing, that will one day be reckoned. stacking, drying, counting… You are a good and true man giving back, as he felt his world worthy of admiration for a deed was crumbling around him. beyond compare. There are no Together we began a journey, words that could express my and we were joined by more gratitude for how you have DURANGO, a five-year old Paint, peeks out from the miracle barn that love built. See more pho- than a hundred open hearts along changed my life. tos on Page 10. (Photos provided by Mary Beth McDonough) the way, to build the physical A few weeks ago I traveled to soul, I want to publicly express children, Brendan, Trevor and walter, Tammy, Hoss and structure of what will be the site our meeting point in Naples to my gratitude to the following Sydney, who shared in the work Travis Harvey, Craig & Ethan of much healing to come… spend some time with my dear- people, all who believed and and have tolerated my absence Mix, Jenny & Curtis Decker, Phoenix Rising… A Therapeutic est lifetime friend Michele. I gave of themselves to contribute and skeletal budget, to close up Nick McMichael, Travis Bel- Horse Ranch. cherish her existence, as no mat- to the miracle on East Valley Rd. the barn before the snow fell. To lows, Kenneth Bellows, Robert One man stated in ignorance ter how lost I become in the I am fully aware that those I Gretchen Cleveland, my kin- Comer, Aurora & David when he heard of my plight, craziness of life, she has never name are not in need of recogni- dred spirit, who never stopped Palmer, Sampath & Manjula “You just want your neighbors allowed our friendship to stray. tion, for they gave of themselves giving her time during the Neerukonda, Corrie (Bur- to build your barn for free!” He She reels me back in and has with an open heart. Even so, I months to follow, it’s amazing, dick), Ellen Schultz, Chris just doesn’t get it… that when been a constant source of want to let the world know, all of our digits are still attached! Curran, Gary Bedford, Terry you give of yourself… your strength for my weary soul. As through their example, that hope To Gina Boyd, Emily, Murphy (BFF), Christopher heart, your mind, your hands… we were catching up on things, I does exist, that miracles do Mason and Braxton, who nur- Doll, Sue Cappadonia, Anton with no expectation of recipro- shared of my recent doubt in a occur, and that random acts of tured my spirit for my love of Flint, Bill & Carla Coch, Steve cation… the rewards are beyond concept I’ve always trusted, that kindness make this world a bet- horses and kept the dream alive. Jakobi, Ken & Levi Bauch, the compare. “Things happen for a reason, ter place. To my cousins, my kin, Albert, Byrnes family, the “happy” And on May 22nd and 23rd, just believe.” Without hesitation Thanks to you Jerry Olin, an Suzanne and Bruce Wagner, guys from the hood!, and Russ 2010, I witnessed a miracle as she replied, “I have become a angel in disguise… without you who traveled from Syracuse, Hamilton. Thanks also to the nearly 100 incredible human be- completely different person. The it would still be a fading dream. spent the weekend, and brought musical talents of DMF with ings gathered in good will to quality of my life is so much bet- Things happen for a reason, just power, light and photo memories John Cormack, Meg Williams, take part in building a dream. It ter. I wouldn’t change a thing!” believe. To Gerald Olin, Sr., to the event (go to Brendan’s Rohan Virdee, & Jon Mix and was an experience like no other, You see, Michele was diag- who believed in his son and la- facebook to view Suzanne’s Lake Effect with Matthew as people, some whom I had nosed with ovarian cancer in bored for days without question, DVD). To Lisa Willson, a true Clancy, Ryan Kasperski, never met, came and gave of March, and despite the treatment in final preparation. To my friend who was the first to be- Michael LaScala & David their time, bearing food and and fatigue, she traveled to Al- brother Jonathan Mueller, who lieve and who helped me find Melonson. And to Bill Mc- drink, tools and elbow grease, fred for the barn raising, carry- suffered our childhood losses hope once again. Please know Court, who iced the cake with smiles and musical talents, even ing food to and from the house most closely with me, and who what a difference you made in Durango, my 5 year old paint some cheering from afar… open and the work site, resting on my fed my spirit, agreeing that to- my life. And Pam Saha, who who carries a spirit that mirrors minds, open spirits and open bed as needed, with never a sin- gether we can and traveling from contributed to the renewal of my my own, and is the first of the hearts… Good and true souls… gle complaint. Michele, you are Texas to serve with Jerry as the spirit and the building of this horses with a mission to heal. their gifts are beyond measure my hero and will always be the underpaid foremen in a deed be- dream more than you’ll ever And finally to Bill Dailey, who and their rewards will be plenti- wind beneath my wings! yond compare. You are an inspi- know. To Diane Mix, not too graciously carried my Durango ful... A humble, yet heartfelt… So at the risk of neglecting to ration. To Michele Adragna, the proud to rumble through my home. hats off to you! give credit to a well deserving wind beneath my wings! To my closet and emerge in Trevor’s During this season of giving, high top Nikes, you made my so many are burdened with the day! To Liz Rozzington, it truly stress of obligation, the pain of was a ride to remember! To loss and loneliness, and re- Steve, Cheryl, Kyra and Kyler minders of what they don’t have. Kress, my new found friends Consider this… “When you who just kept giving and giving change the way you look at and giving. They live what it’s things the things you look at all about! To Justin Jaycox, an- change.” other new face, who graciously Try something different. Look offered his time and skills to around and count your blessings. draw up the blueprints and assist Venture to give from your heart, on site. To Chris Coyne, who whether it’s through the gentle- gave up golf for a greater pur- ness of a smile, a kind word, a pose, a miracle in itself, a good listening ear, or the touch of man. To Laverne Garner, Sr., your hand on a weary shoulder. you have given back tenfold. Simply your presence, without a And to so many more… Dave rush to accomplish another item Merriam, Dave Kelley, Willie on your list, has greater value Osterman, Cory Badeau, than anything you can buy, and Lloyd Collins, Gary Porter, remember, that giving of the Joe Fasano, David DuBois & heart doesn’t cost a thing, yet it DMX members Meg Williams (from left), Rohan Virdee, Jon Mix and John Cormack entertain. Allen, John & Laurel Buck- is the greatest gift of all! 6 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2010 Post office closes noon Dec. 24 All Post Offices will be open Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 but will shorten retail lobby hours and close at noon. Regular mail de- livery for Dec. 24 will be unaf- fected by the change. Revised hours will be posted at each Post Office and commer- I had a request recently from former Alfredian L. David Pye to cial customers are asked to contact a newspaper in Little Falls to grant them permission to check with their Bulk Mail Ac- reprint a piece that had been published in this newspaper back in ceptance Unit for Dec. 24 hours By ELIZA ORDWAY fred Box of Books Library earn December 1988. Since many of our readers were not around in 1988, of operation. In addition, mail free merchandise. I thought it might be nice to reprint the article. It follows this intro- should be deposited into blue Director, Box of Books Library HELP THE BOX OF BOOKS Our goal is to collect 5,000 duction: collection mailboxes by noon for During the school year 1954-55, former resident of Alfred, L. early pick-up on Dec. 24. GET FREE MERCHANDISE! points, and we're asking the Customers can access many Campbell's Labels for Educa- community to help. If we work David Pye, was the Editor-in-Chief of a school newspaper “The postal services and products at tion® Program Awards Free together, we can build better li- CentralChit Chatterer” published by the Press Club of the Dolgeville usps.com.Post Offices will be Arts, Athletics and Academics braries for our children. Central School, Dolgeville, NewYork. Just before Christmas in 1954 closed Dec. 25. Merchandise. You can help Al- It's easy to pitch in. Simply he asked Mr. Edwin Hopson, Superintendent of the Dolgeville Cen- save product UPCs from any of tral School District, if he would write a guest editorial and suggested the following eligible Campbell the topic of Christmas in his childhood. He readily agreed and on One Solitary Life products and send them to Al- Dec. 22, 1954, the attached article“Mr. Hopson Reminisces about He was born in an obscure village, fred Box of Books Library: Christmas” was published in the above. At the suggestion of Pye, it The child of a peasant woman. • Campbell's® soups was reprinted in its entirety by the Alfred Sun on December 22,1988. He grew up in still another village, • Campbell's® Select Harvest® Upon re-reading this article it seems as relevant today as when first Where he worked in a carpenter shop soups published suggesting that some things about Christmas never seem Until he was thirty. • Campbell's Supper Bakes® to change. In this sense especially, it is reprinted here once again. meal kits As a final point of interest, Pye is presently Editor-in-Chief of “The Then for three years • SpaghettiOs® Pasta (Original International Journal of Applied Glass Science” published by the He was an itinerant preacher. and Meatball) American Ceramic Society. He now resides at Spruce Lake in the He never wrote a book. • Campbell's® beans, gravies, Adirondacks. He never held an office. and canned pasta MR. HOPSON REMINISCES ABOUT CHRISTMAS He never had a family or owned a house. • Prego® Italian sauces Christmas! What a pageant of memories it conjures! Boy antic- He didn't go to college. • Swanson® stocks, broths and ipation; wistful store trips with hoarded dimes, nickels and pennies; He never visited a big city. canned poultry stealthy journeys up the cheesehouse stairs with mysterious pack- He never traveled two hundred miles • V8® vegetable juices ages; company manners; family celebration at Aunt Lizzie’s; farm From the place where he was born. • V8 Splash® juice drinks chores done in jig time; buckwheat pancakes poured from the big He did none of the things • V8 Fusion® juice drinks batter jar; scrub and change to Sunday best; light harness on Tom One usually associates with greatness. • V8® soups and Dick hitched to the long green sleigh; hot soap stones, buffalo He had no credentials but himself. • Campbell's® tomato juice robes, shawls and blankets; Mother and Grandma on the back seat • Pepperidge Farm® breads, (the only one with a back); shuffling of packages; men and boys He was only thirty-three cookies, and frozen products seated back to back; “Get up, Dick! Tom!” Goodness the wind is When the tide of public opinion turned against him. • Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish® sharp!” His friends ran away. crackers Jingling bells; sleigh runners squealing over the bare knolls; He was turned over to his enemies. • Campbell® Foodservice prod- pitch holes where the road is drifted; pelting snowballs from the And went through the mockery of a trial. ucts horses’ flying feet; tired backs; cold noses and fingers; at length, Visit labelsforeducation.com for endof the tedious eight-mile ride; chorus of “Merry Christmas”; He was nailed to a cross a complete list of eligible prod- hugs and handclasps; piles of caps, coats, hoods and mittens on the Between two thieves. ucts. For more information on beds; horses unharnessed and contentedly munching oats at the While he was dying, how to be a part of Alfred Box manger; warmth, cheer, love, friendliness within; savory odors; His executioners gambled for his clothing, of Books Library's Labels for mounting appetites; summons to the huge table filling the dining The only property he had on Earth. Education collection drive, con- room; seating of aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws, with cihldren When he was dead, tact the school coordinator, Eliza conveniently spaced; a hugh with thanks to God for continued care; He was laid in a borrowed grave Ordway, at 607-587-9290. Uncle Jim’s deft carving of the giant turkey; heaped dinner plates Through the pity of a friend. The 2010-2011 program runs with a succession of appetizers, relishes, jams, pickles and desserts until June 1, 2011. sufficient to confuse a Pennsylvania Dutch grandmother; dishwash- Twenty centuries have come and gone, There have been may changes ing by female mass attack; smokes for the men around the living And today he is the central figure over the past month or so to the room stoves; quiet games for the children; lusty singing later by Of the human race, Box of Books. We are grateful to everybody around the old square piano; hopeful glances at the closed And the leader of mankind's progress. the Friends of the Box of Books parlor doors presently thrown open; incense of balsam; soft glow of who have funded many of these a hundred candle flames; popcorn and cranberry strings around the All the armies that ever marched, changes; new arm chairs in our symmetrical tree; heaps of gifts on the floor; shouts from the young- All the navies that ever sailed, reading area, roman blinds for sters; “Oh’s” and “Ah’s” from the oldsters; jokes, banterings, tearful All the parliament that ever sat, the windows to help keep our thanks, laughter, apologies commingled, a confusion of strings, All the kings that ever reigned, heating costs down, a pamphlet/ boxes, and wrapping paper; another sojourn to the dining room; oys- Put together have not affected brochure holder that is in our ter stew, cold turkey; exotic queen of old-time Christmas, the orange; The life of man on Earth main entry way, deer netting for cakes, nuts, popcorn balls; stems of raisins; candy galore; quiet con- As much as that our bushes out front, and a vari- tentment; bundling up while Uncle Roscoe gets out the horses; last One Solitary Life ety of new books and DVD's to “Good Nights”; kindly faces, loved faces long absent but in memory .~~Dr James Allen Francis the collections. eternal. The Friends are also sponsor- Three scores of swiftly circling years: war to end war; wheat ing the Jewelry Classes that will and sugar scarcity; flu epidemics; armistices without peace; booms; be offered this month. depressions, crackpot ideologies; fiendish war on land, sea, and air; COMING EVENTS AT THE rationing, conscription; sacrifice merged with generous sharing and BOX OF BOOKS: service; hope, self-respect, free enterprise versus purges; fear, servi- Jewelry Class: Thursday, Dec. tude and despair; undreamed of progress in electrification, mecha- 23 at 5 p.m. AGES 12 and UP nization, medical science, transportation and home comfort; the split (Registration is REQUIRED) atom; atomic peace or annihilation. Bird Feeder Activity: Tuesday, Christmas 1954: crowds of bewildered shoppers; magnificent Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. (Registration displays of junk wrapped in cellophane; crowded mails; broadcast; is REQUIRED) Christmas cards; timidly whispered wishes to weary Santas; blared Jewelry Class: Thursday, Dec. radio exaggerations; Holiday bonuses; Salvation Army kettles; 30 2 p.m. AGES 8 and up. C.A.R.E.; C.R.O.P.; high-powered luxury on thruways; regular air Please contact the Box of trips across the Pole; overorganization; mad waste of energy; doubt, Books at 607.587.9290 or al- curity; generosity; impulsive giving; devotion to causes; a slow but [email protected] with any questions sure reseurgence of spiritual values. or to register for events. Visit Christmas 1894-1954, the same ancient mystical backdrop: www.alfredboxofbookslibrary.or watching shepherds; a brilliant star; Heavenly anthems; a radiant g for the most up to date pro- Babe in a lowly manger; wise men bent in adoration; the confirma- gram information. tion of universal brotherhood; eternal hope through the Prince of Peace. ’Tis the Season... This newspaper makes a great gift! $30 sent anywhere in the USA. Send name, address and $30 (check or money order payable to “Alfred Sun”) to: Alfred Sun, PO Box 811, Alfred, NY 14802 Call the SUN at 587-8110 today. Or e-mail: "!! [email protected] THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2010 7 Miche to be featured in New Year’s Eve event ANGELICA--Rolling Stone “quiet storm” will once again evening of jazz standards, origi- by many different people for Black-Eyed Susan welcomes magazine has called MICHÉ roll into Black-Eyed Susan nal music and Christmas fa- very different things. Some guests for this special New FAMBRO “…a quiet storm.” Acoustic Café at 22 W. Main St. vorites. know him as the dynamic band Year’s Eve dinner and music On New Year’s Eve, this in Angelica, for a very special MICHÉ FAMBRO is known leader of one of upstate NY's package by reservation only. most popular bands. Others Guests will be seated between know him as an extraordinary 6:15 and 7:15 and treated to a guitarist/vocalist singer-song- leisurely six-course meal includ- writer touring through their ing: buttery croissant, chilled small town, performing with the shrimp cocktail, French Onion energy and sound of a full band soup au gratin, signature salad, on his single instrument. And, choice of five delicious entrees, still others recognize him as a a fabulous Black-Eyed Susan jazz crooner, lending his fluid dessert plus specialty coffee. voice to beloved classics. Music will play from 7:30 to Miché tours the US and 10:00 p.m., at which time Miché Canada performing at concert and Scott will play “Auld Lang series, festivals, house concerts Syne” while guests toast the and clubs. He was named a New Year with a glass of French Showcase Artist at the Interna- champagne. Wine and beer will tional Folk Alliance Conferences also be available. for 2008 and 2010. Black-Eyed Susan is located When Miché first performed at 22 West Main Street in Angel- at Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic ica’s Park Circle National His- Café in January of this year, he toric District. The café is open packed the house and absolutely for lunch Monday through Sat- stunned the audience with his urday and dinner with live music extraordinary guitar and vocal every Saturday night. Menus are abilities and his genuine, warm posted on-line at www.black- personality. eyed-susan.com. Spend New Year’s Eve with MICHÉ FAMBRO and SCOTT BRADLEY, performing a captivating Proprietor Don Ash of Black- Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic blend of jazz, Latin, folk, reggae, and Christmas music at Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café in An- Eyed Susan comments, “We Café seats 90 and is fully handi- gelica. were really pleased when we cap-accessible, making it a per- learned that Miché and Scott fect place for business meetings, were enthusiastic about perform- showers, private dinners and ing an evening of jazz and swing other events. For more informa- Have a guiltless fun Christmas holiday! standards here for New Year’s tion call 585-466-3399 or visit By LORI MACKEY sis takes little sis for a play date. is more than giving money, you Eve. How fine that their ideas www.black-eyed-susan.com. Award-winning author Family members will value hav- can give your time; give a hug matched our ideas! The evening Other Events at Black-Eyed Having a Merry Christmas ing very personal attention dur- and a smile, or clothing, can will be perfect.” Susan: Holiday can be difficult when ing this busy holiday season. It food and blankets to your local For New Year’s Eve, Miché JANUARY 1-17: you’re worrying about expenses. will build and strengthen family mission. Donate old leashes, will be accompanied by SCOTT Black-Eyed Susan will be closed Take this opportunity to make ties, have little cost, and huge collars and dog food to the ani- BRADLEY on piano, trumpet beginning January 1st for con- changes in the Christmas tradi- value. mal shelters. and accordion. Mr. Bradley tinuing improvements to the tions and take the focus off 2. Create Memories and 4. Focus on Saving and holds music degrees from circa 1830s building and will re- spending and focus on the true Traditions. Every family can Make it! Focus on being pres- Nazareth College and SUNY open Monday, January 17th. meaning of the holidays! create an inexpensive even ent with your family. There is Fredonia and has studied jazz at SATURDAY, JAN. 22: 1. Family First. Gifts Second. funny holiday tradition that kids nothing like getting a handmade the Eastman School of Music. CHERITH MEEKS of Encourage the emphasis on fam- will look forward to annually. gift, whether it’s a little booklet He is a jazz composer, teacher Caneadea, performs folk and ily and gifts secondary. Model Take a normal tradition such as or an oven baked ornament or and performer -- a "musician's pop music of her own composi- gratitude rather than the frenzied exchanging ornaments, get cre- hand-made cookies with a mes- musician" who can be heard reg- tion on piano, ukulele and vo- focus on gifts. Incorporate low ative and search out that one-of- sage. The time you spend mak- ularly with the Bill Tiberio cals. cost activities such as playing a-kind piece. Ask your kids what ing gifts will leave lasting Band. your child’s favorite game. Sur- they most remember about memories for the giver and re- prise family members with a Christmas last year, if it was ceiver. You will save money, Recap of Pigskin Picks winners n personalized paper bag filled going out and getting the Christ- time and the personal touch is It was an unusual year. Perhaps the contest has become more with their favorite popcorn and mas tree, then perhaps your tra- priceless. To add some fun, save competitive. But for what is believed to be the first time in the his- g watch your favorite Christmas dition is a tree-trimming party. If cereal boxes, oatmeal containers tory of this newspaper’s football contest, Alfred Sun columnist Doug g movie. If it’s not on TV, then what was most memorable was and anything that you can use to Lorow did not win once this football season. The winners: s. look for the $1.00 movie rental going out to breakfast in new wrap your handmade gifts in. Week One--Bob Grogan of Canisteo, 2 misses w machines at 7 Eleven. Movies flannel pajamas on Christmas Imagine getting a gift in a fruit Week Two--Floyd Farley of Hornell, 6 misses (tiebreaker) g. always jump-start the holiday morning, perhaps there is now loops cereal box! You will be Week Three--Bob Grogan of Canisteo, 5 misses al cheer. Pick one night with the the annual Christmas Eve gift of Week Four--Judy Marlatt of Almond, 5 misses (tiebreaker) sure to get some surprised gig- Week Five--Floyd Farley of Hornell, 5 misses (tiebreaker) family and make it a yearly new pajamas for everyone. Re- gles and practice recycling holi- n- event making holiday crafts, Week Six--Judy Marlatt of Almond, 5 misses member you will get more then day style traditions at the same Week Seven--Judy Marlatt of Almond, 4 misses (tiebreaker) he cookies and sipping hot coco. A coal in your stocking if you go time. e Week Eight--Floyd Farley of Hornell, 7 misses wonderful no-cost gift… is to into credit card debt for Christ- 5. All I want for Christmas Week Nine--Floyd Farley of Hornell, 6 misses (tiebreaker) it give a family member the gift of mas! If you don't have the cash, is? A Happy Family Memory . n- Week Ten--Christopher Yarnal of Almond, 5 misses your time and attention. Make then you don't buy it. Take snapshots throughout the Week Eleven--Bob Baker of Alfred, 4 misses (tiebreaker) up small hand written certifi- 3. Adapting to Christmas holidays and create a memory Week Twelve--Bob Baker of Alfred, 6 misses (tiebreaker) m cates, granting several hours of Change. Life is forever chang- book of pictures with family, Week Thirteen--Bob Grogan of Canisteo, 3 misses (tiebreaker) y your time from each member of ing and learning how to adapt to friends and things that are im- $50 Cash Prize Winner--Bob Grogan of Canisteo, with the Oct. 16- ur the family to another. Example, change are wonderful lessons for portant to you. Make time to be 17 entry being selected. Joey gives 2 hours to play bas- kids. Change it up with a meal, “Present” with your family and Thanks to all of our Pigskin Picks Contest sponsors: Curtis T. ketball with his little brother and have breakfast for dinner and by write out goals for the New Year. Corkey, K&K Auto Center, Snyder Electric Service, B&B Repair teach him his favorite methods all means make it fun and en- Every family member’s goals Service, VanPelt Collision, Steuben Trust Company, Eddy Lumber of making moves on court & courage that change is good and will be different, but also include Co., Stewart’s Service, Council Optometric Center, NAPA Auto scoring points. Little brother can be fun for everyone. Ex- one family goal. Maybe it’s a Parts, Fran Noble Pipe Bending, West Side Wine & Spirits, Tinker- gives an hour to help do chores plain, we are adding a new goal to buy a home, car or just town Hardware, Allegany Eye Associates, Alfred Sports Center, for his older sister or walk the theme this Christmas - “Giving save more. When the family is Family Health of Alfred, Collegiate Restaurant and Jim’s Cemetery dog. Mom and Dad give uninter- to others”- Have your children focused on the same goal it’s Monument Cleaning. Please patronize them often. rupted time and each child can donate unused items in your easier to accomplish. In the big decide what they want their par- household to local charities. picture, Christmas has the gift of ents to do for or with them. Big Show children that giving back bringing joy, family and people New Year’s Eve with Miché together. This year, ask your Spend an evening with this extraordinary guitarist and kids, outside of gifts, what is it that you truly want for Christ- jazz crooner, appearing with pianist Scott Bradley. mas? I Dinner includes a buttery croissant, succulent shrimp cocktail, French think you * onion soup au gratin, signature salad, choice of entrée , fabulous dessert, will be specialty coffee, and a very sur- champagne toast at 10:00. prised by most of Seatings: 6:15 to 7:15 the an- Music: 7:30 to10:00 swers. L o r i Wine & beer available. Mackey, a By reservation only. %%&&%$!%)#% m o m , award winning author and Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Café #'$%#"" * Founder of Prosperity4Kids, Inc, 585-466-3399 # (%& '+'" % * www.Prosperity4Kids.com *Menu and details at black-eyed-susan.com 8 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2010 evenings with performances be- Wingate Memorial Carillon Artist Knot. 36 Main Street, An- ginning at 8 p.m., doors opening CONCERTS/RECITALS Recital Series at Davis Memo- Informal Dance Showing. Stu- dover. Current Exhibit: "“Places at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5--Bill Kirchen Ade Adu, AU alum, will perform rial Carillon, AU campus. Free dents and faculty from AU Dance and Spaces,” new works by Jay Band Hammer of the Honkey- acoustic guitar and vocals at 10 concerts on the lawn 7-8 p.m. Program perform at 7 p.m. Pullman, from Nov. 5-Dec. 31, Tonk Gods; Nov. 13--Gordon p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 in Knight Tuesday evenings in July. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with an Opening Reception Stone Band; Nov. 20--Anne & Club, Powell Campus Center. He Dec. 2-3-4 at CD Smith Theatre, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5 from Pete Sibley; Nov. 27--Jonathan recently released his first album. MPAC. 6-8:30 p.m. This catered event Byrd; Dec. 4--Walt Michael & will feature music by Tunescape. Co.; Dec. 11--Chip Taylor; Dec. AU Chorus and Chamber DRAMA GROUPS Free Admission. Gallery Hours: 18--The Honeycutters. For tick- SIngers will present the exciting Wee Playhouse meets monthly. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday ets, visit: www.WellsvilleCre- Gloria by Poulenc with soprano Call Vice-President Martha Lash 10 am -5 pm, Thursday 10am - 7 ativeArtsCenter.com or call soloist Luanne Crosby at 8 p.m. at 587-8675 for more info. pm & Saturday 10 am -3 pm Music 585-593-3000. Saturday, Dec. 4 in Miller The- Closed Sundays,Mondays and BANDS/DJs ater, MPAC. Alfred Community Theatre Holidays. (607) 478-5100. Alfred Village Band offers con- Wellsville Performing Arts Or- (ACT). Organized to revive sum- certs at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays chestra. Musicians and music AU Symphony Orchestra will mer theater in Alfred and to help Fountain Arts Center, 48 during July at the Alfred Village lovers who want to be patrons perform an all Beethoven concert Theater in the restoration of the 1890 Schuyler St., Belmont. Bandstand. For any questions or are invited to call Judith Belin at with pianist David Peter Coppen Firemen’s Hall Theater. ACT is concerns, please e-mail Nancy 585-593-0118 or Elsie Swarts at performing Piano Concerto #3 in now preparing for its annual Pan- Wellsville Art Association Luger at: [email protected] or 607-478-8319 for more informa- C Minor at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. & Dance tomime to be performed in Janu- meets 7 pm on the last Friday of call her at 607-587-9449. tion. 13 in Miller Theater, AU campus. COMEDY ary. For more info, call Dave each month at Wellsville Com- Comedian Nore Davis will per- Snyder at 587-8110. munity Center. For information Angelica Sweet Shop 44 West CHORAL GROUPS AU Symphonic Band will perform Friday, Nov. 5 on the AU on meetings or classes, call 585- Main St., Angelica. Angelica Andover Catholic Choir. Re- form a variety of works from the campus. Time and place to be PERFORMANCES 593-3579. Sweet Shop open Mon.-Wed. 10- hearsals 7 pm Mondays at wind literature at 8 p.m. Friday, announced. Knight Owls: Dance Club 12 2, Thurs-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 pm; Sat.- Blessed Sacrament Church, An- Nov. 19 in Miller Theater, MPAC. a.m.-3 a.m. Friday night, Sept. 3 Southern Tier Fiberarts Guild, Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Scrabble dover. New members welcome. Friday Night Live. AU student at Knight Club, PCC, AU cam- founded in 1983, meets at Trinity played Thurs. evenings 6-9 p.m. Contact Director Marcy Bledsoe Bad Weather Blues Band in comedy troupe. Performances pus. $2 admission. Must present Lutheran Church, 470 N. Main For more info, call 585-466-7070 at 478-5238. concert at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 scheduled Friday, Sept. 24 and AU ID for admission. No entry or St., Wellsville, on the first Satur- or e-mail info@angelicasweet- at the Knight Club, Powell Cam- Friday, Nov. 12. Holmes Audito- re-entry after 1 a.m. day of the month from 11 a.m. to shop.com Genesee Valley Chorus. pus Center. rium, Harder Hall. Call 871-2175 2 p.m. except months of July and Weekly rehearsals 7 pm Tues- for further info. Six Characters in Search of an Sept. The group welcomes spin- Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic days at Shepherd of the Valley Cliks will be in concert at 9 p.m. Author will be staged at 8 p.m. ners (and wannabes), quilters, Cafe 22 West Main St., Angelica. Church on Fassett Lane, Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Knight Pirate Theater. AU student com- Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 17- knitters, crocheters, embroider- Open Mon.-Fri. 11-2 for lunch, Wellsville. New members wel- Club, Powell Campus Center, AU edy troupe. Performances sched- 20 in CD Smith Theatre, MPAC. ers, weavers, dyers, basket mak- parties, espresso, desserts; Sat- come. For further information, campus. uled Sept. 11 and Oct. 23. ers, hookers (rug hookers, that urdays 4:30-11 pm with music, call 716-593-3173. Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. Alfred Community Theatre will is) and everyone with a creative dinner, espresso & desserts. Oct. Festifall Concert. Featuring AU Call 871-2175 for further info. present its annual British pan- mind and an interest in fibers. 30--Emma Tyme; Acoustic Open Maple City (Barbershopers) Chorus, AU Jazz Band for an tomime at a date to be deter- For more information, call Debbie Mic Night 1st Thursday of every Chorus Meetings 7:30 p.m. evening of jazz and popular DANCE mined in January 2011. Read the MacCrea at 607-587-9270, Carol month from 7-10 pm; Cafe opens Mondays at St. Ann’s School, 27 music in the brand-new Miller Alfred Dance Academy, N. Main SUN for updates. Wood at 607-587-9519 or T.C. for light meals at 6 pm). For more Erie Ave., Hornell. New members Theater 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5. St., Alfred. Katherine Lang, artis- Gary at 585-593-4799. info, call 585-466-3399 or visit welcome. Call 276-6835 for info. tic director. For further informa- black-eyed-susan.com Davis Memorial Carillon tion, phone 607-661-0952. MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Sanctuary Choir. Rehearsals Recitals, AU campus. Saturdays Americana Manse. Tours at the Hornell Area Wind Ensemble Thursdays at 7 pm, The Seventh at 4 p.m. except August. Laurel Alfred Swing Dance Network Americana Manse, Whitney- Rehearsals Tuesday evenings at Day Baptist Church-Alfred Sta- Buckwalter, AU Carilonneur. holds dances periodically in the Halsey Mansion, Inc. in Belmont. Hornell Intermediate School. tion. New members welcome. In- 1890 Firemen’s Hall Theater lo- Call 585-268-5130. Tours for New members are always wel- strumentalists practice 9 a.m. O’Death will perform at 10 p.m. cated in Alfred Village Hall. For Art/ groups at special rate. $4.00 comed. For further information, fourth Saturdays. Call 587-9545. Saturday, Dec. 4 in Knight Club, more information, contact Gra- adults. call Nancy Luger at 587-9449 or Powell Campus Center, AU cam- ham Marks/Megan Staffel at Galleries call 545-8603. COFFEEHOUSES pus. [email protected] or call INSTRUCTION/GROUPS Fountain Arts Center, 42 Coffeehouse live entertainment 607-478-8178. Allegany Artisans. The Allegany Schuyler Street, Belmont. Exhibit Maple City Bowl, 7580 Seneca periodically at Terra Cotta Cof- Rebecca Weaver, soprano, with Artisans, local artists and crafts- hours are Mon., Tues., Fri. from Road, Hornell. DJ/Karaoke every feehouse, 34 N. Main St., Alfred. piano accompanist Priscilla Alleluia School of Dance offers people working together to host 10 a.m.-12 noon and 2-4 p.m. or Friday Night 9 pm-1 a.m.; Satur- Open Mic Night Wednesdays. Yuen, will present a recital cele- classes in Houghton and an annual studio tour in October, by appointment. For info or group day night bands from 9 pm-1 brating the centennials of Wellsville. Classical ballet and invite artists to apply. Work is ju- arrange-ments, call 585-268- a.m. Oct. 30--Vendetta; Nov. 6-- Wellsville Creative Arts Center Samuel Barber and Giancarlo liturgical dance. All ages and ried. Studio must be in Allegany 5951 or visit our website at: Jay Witness and the Mystic offers Coffee Houses nightly Menotti at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 ability levels. For more informa- County. 585-593-6345 or www.thefountainartscenter.org Rebels (reggae); Nov. 13--EZ Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 in Miller Theater, MPAC. tion or to register for classes, www.alleganyartisans.com. Money; Nov. 24--Lucky #; Nov. p.m. with Movies on Mondays, contact Director Rebecca Moore The Corning Museum of Glass 27--Vendetta. For updates, check Acoustic Campfire on Tuesdays, Via Audio, an indie pop band at 585-567-2079. Allegany Arts Association presents the most comprehen- www.maplecitybowl.net Open Mic Night every Wednes- from Brooklyn, will perform at 10 Summer Arts Festival. Free to sive glass collection in the world Or call 607-324-1011. day 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more info, p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Dance: Hafla. Middle Eastern youth in Allegany County. To reg- in “35 Centuries of Glassmak- visit: www.WellsvilleCreativeArts- Knight Club, Powell Campus Dancers offer an evening of ister for any of the following, call ing.” Including five new Art and Wellsville Creative Arts Center Center.com or call 585-593- Center. dance, full dinner buffet, music 585-808-0385. History Galleries. For info, call offers live music most Saturday 3000. and henna art at 6 p.m. Saturday, ages 8&up. 607-937-5371. Open daily 9-5. Cultural ArtsCultural Calendar Nov. 20 at Susan Howell Hall.

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Interested persons invited. each month 6-7 p.m. at JMH. For Glenn H. Curtiss Museum 8419 Bergren Forum. 12:10 p.m. Thurs- For info, 716-466-8524. STAR GAZING more information, please contact Route 54, Hammondsport. Special days, Nevins Theater, Powell Cam- John Stull Observatory open to the the group facilitators Iris Baha- exhibits, special events. Open daily pus Center, AU campus, when William B. Hoyt II Visitor Center public free of charge, clear Friday monde (585-593-1910). 10-4. Admission. (607) 569-2160. classes in session. Oct. 14--Robert at Mt. Morris Dam Winter Lecture nights from 9-11 p.m. Sept.-Oct.- Kruckeberg, “The French Royal Series. All lectures in Visitor Cen- Nov. and Feb.-March, April. Open Gastric Bypass Support Group. Hagadorn House Museum Oper- Lottery (1776-1793) and the ter Atrium at 1 p.m. Saturdays. clear Thursday nights from 10 Third Wed. of each month 7-8:30 ated by Almond Historical Society. French Revolution: The Rise of Fi- Free admission. The visitor center p.m.-12 midnight during May, June p.m. in Memorial Conference Genealogical research available nancial Capitalism and Modern Po- is located about 1.7 miles from and July. For info, call the Observa- Room, St. James Mercy Hospital. Friday afternoons. litical Culture.” Oct. 21--Erin Mount Morris and 11 miles from tory phone at Alfred University, For more info, call Kim Gardner at Redmond, “1930s Hollywood and Nunda, off State Route 408. For in- 871-2270. 776-1146. Call Homestead Museum, Argentine Literature: Melodrama in formation call 585-658-4790. Hartsville, celebrating 19th and Lectures/ Manuel Puig’s Betrayed by Rita Grief Support Group. Meets sec- early 20th century life in rural west- Hayworth.” Oct. 28--Brian Arnold, ond Wednesday of the month at 1 ern NY, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Readings “Lempad, Gamelan, and the West: Support p.m. in the St. James Mercy Hospi- Saturdays and Sundays from May A Study of Modernism and Indone- tal Cafeteria Annex. For info, call to October, in Hartsville. The mu- Alfred Lions Club Monthly Pro- sian Art.” Nov. 4--Melissa Ryan, Groups Brian Diffenbacher at 324-8153. seum is located 2 miles south of grams. 8 to 8:45 p.m. 2nd and 4th “Enskyment, Enwildment, Em- Hartsville on the corner of Purdy Thursdays at Terra Cotta Coffee- placement: In Search of an Authen- Adult Survivors of Sexual Homeschool Support Group – Al- Creek Road (County Rt. 28) and house. No reservations needed. tic Relationship to the Natural Abuse. Meets at various times. legany-Steuben County LEAH Post Road. Weekdays by appoint- Public invited to attend, free of World.” Nov. 11--Mary McGee, Call 716-593-6300 for info. (Loving Education at Home) meets ment. For further information, call charge. “The Changing American Religions at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of 607-698-4789. Landscape: Hindu Communities Alcoholics Anonymous. 7 pm & the month at the Steere home in AU Environmental Studies and Temples in the U.S.” Nov. 18-- 8:30 pm Fridays at Union Univer- Almond. 276-6380. Hinkle Memorial Library Gallery, Speakers Series. Held at 12:10 Steve Crosby, “A Costa Rica Sab- Films sity Church Center in Alfred. Call Alfred State College Campus. p.m. Fridays in Roon Lecture Hall batical: A Journey of Discoveries.” Alfred Programming Board 607-276-8588 for help or informa- LaLeche League. Mother-to- Open during library hours, 8 a.m.- of Science Center, AU campus, Nov. 25--Thanksgiving. Dec. 2-- Movies held 5:30 & 8 p.m at Pio- tion. Mother Breastfeeding Support. 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.- during fall semester when classes Stephanie McMahon, “Contempo- neer Lounge, ASC campus. Hornell group meets third Thursday 4 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. are in session. rary Abstract Painting.” Bring a Alzheimer’s Support Group. of each month at 7 p.m. at Christ Saturdays and 3-9 p.m. Sundays. brown bag lunch; coffee and tea AU Alternative Cinema—8 p.m. Meets third Thursday of the month Episcopal Church, corner of Main AU Women’s Studies Round- available. Thursdays when college is in ses- at noon in United Church, Belmont. and Center Streets, Hornell. For The Schein-Joseph International table. Held on a Friday monthly sion. 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28-- Call Allegany County Office for the more info, call 324-6266. Museum of Ceramic Art at Al- during academic year from 12:20- Hornell Fortnightly Club. 7:30 pm Nosferatu, at Alfred Village Hall; Aging at 716-268-9390 for more fred. Due to nearby construction, 1:10 p.m. at Women’s Leadership second Thursday of each month Spectrum presents Rocky Horror info. Multiple Sclerosis Support the SJIMCA gallery space is cur- Center, Commons, Ford Street, AU during academic year, Hornell High Picture Show at 8 p.m. Saturday, Group. Meets third Tuesday of rently closed. For information about campus. School Library. Membership dues Oct. 30 in Nevins Theater, PCC; 7 Cardiac Support Group. Meets each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in scheduling a small group tour, $12/single, $18/family. Mail to: p.m. Thurs., Nov. 11--Pauline at the second Wednesday of the month at the Adult Day Care room at Mercy- please visit our website or call. For Allegany County Bird Club. Donald Doster, 191 Hornell St., Beach, Nevins Theater, PCC; 7 6:30 p.m. in the St. James Mercy care, Bethesda Drive, Hornell. For more information, call the Museum Meetings held at the Allegany Hornell, NY 14843. p.m. Thurs.,Nov. 18--La Cere- Hospital Cardiac Rehab (2nd floor). more info, call St. James Mercy at 607-871-2421; or visit the mu- County Office Building in Belmont monie, Nevins Theater, PCC. For info, call the Cardiac Rehab Health at 324-8147. seum website: www.ceramicsmu- unless otherwise stated, at 7 p.m. Maple City Garden Club. Monthly Unit at 324-8735. seum.alfred.edu on the first Friday of each month; potluck lunch second Wednesday GRAND THEATRE 585-593-6899 Pulmonary Support Group of speakers begin at 7:15 p.m. at Sawyer St. Court, Hornell (un- Main Street, Wellsville. Now featur- Caregivers Support Group. For Jones Memorial Hospital meets Mather Homestead Museum, 343 less otherwise noted) at 12 noon. ing certified 3D! info, call the Allegany Office for the from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Main St., Wellsville. Open 2-5 pm Baker’s Bridge Historical Asso- Program follows: Nov. 10--“Wel- Aging, 716-268-9390 or toll-free 1- Monday of each month at the Wed. & Sat. or by appt. (Free) Call ciation. Meets 7:30 p.m. third come bats and toads to your gar- HORNELL CINEMA 324-4129 866-268-9390. Walchli Education Room at the 716-593-1636. Monday of each month, Sept.-April den” with Mary Lu Wells. Dec. 191 Main Street, Hornell hospital. For more information, call in the Meeting House, 5971 Hamil- 8--“Florida Birds” with John and Diabetes Support Group. Meets Group Facilitator Mona Carbone at National Warplane Museum Off I- ton Hill Road, Alfred Station. 2010- Sue Babbitt. Jan. 12--“Care of NEVINS THEATRE 871-2175 fourth Tuesday of the month. Meet- (585) 596-4114. 86 in Big Flats. Call 607-739-8200 11 Programs include: Oct. House Plants” with Patsy Flaitz. 8 & 11 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. ings from 3-4:30 p.m. and 6:30-8 or stop by the museum for more in- 18--Betsy Brooks “Birding in Alle- Feb. 9--TBA with Rick Martin, mas- Sundays when classes in session, p.m. in the meeting room at Mercy- Etcetera formation. gany County”; Nov. 15--Sherry ter gardener. March 9--TBA. April Nevins Theater, Powell Campus care, Bethesda Drive, North Hor- Creative Writers of the Southern Volk, “Letter Box Project”; Dec. 13- 13—Field trip to Hornell with noon Center, AU campus. Open to the nell. For more info, call Judy Griffith Tier. Meets 1:30-4 p.m. second Rockwell Museum, 111 Cedar St., -Elliott & Jessen Case, “Kinfolk lunch at Country Kitchen and a public, Students $2, children $2, $3 at 324-8139. Saturday of each month March Corning. Largest American West- Natural Foods”; Jan. 17--Crystal “behind-the-scene” visit to Ben- general public. Oct. 29,31--The through November at site to be de- ern Art collection on view in the Dodge, “Pet-Sitting Adventures”; nett’s Greenhouse. May 11--Field Last Exorcism; Nov. 5,7--Despica- JMH Diabetes Support Group termined. For further information, eastern United States, with paint- Feb. 21--Matt Mueller, “Life During trip to Almond with noon lunch at ble Me; Nov. 12,14--Scott Pilgrim meets monthly on the third call 716-593-0820 or 716-593- ings, sculpture, Native American World War II”; March 21--Craig Muhleisen’s followed by a visit to vs. The World; Nov. 19,21--Incep- Wednesday Sept.-May. 7 p.m. in 2324. artifacts, and firearms. Info 607- Braack, “Underground Railroad”; Living Acre Farm (CSA). June 8-- tion; Dec. 3,5--Easy A. Walchli Room, (unless otherwise 937-5386. and April 18--Mark Voorheis, Plant auction and planning the noted), Jones Memorial Hospital, Allegany County SPCA. Volun- “Ethan Lanphear.” For more infor- 2011-2012 program. For info, call Wellsville. For more information, teers or those wishing to contribute WHAT’S COOKIN’? !%)##(+!## Allegany County Office for the Aging AA Arnold Community Center, 12 noon Meals on Wheels & Luncheon Center Menu Call Linda Nelson at 585-968-2397 Monday, Dec. 27 Monday—Exercises at 10:30 a.m., Eu- Fruit juice, Firemen’s BBQ Chicken, chre, Cards, Dominoes, Puzzles at 11 baked beans, corn, dinner roll, sugar a.m., lunch at 12 noon. “Claudia Taylor !))#&"'( cookie, diabetic fruit cocktail. Johnson’s Birth Anniversary.” ! Tuesday, Dec. 28 Tuesday—Euchre, Cards, Dominoes, ! Tossed salad w/dressing, lasagna, Ital- Puzzles at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 12 ian mixed vegetables, garlic bread, ap- noon. “Thanks a Latte.” & !' plesauce cake, diabetic applesauce. Wednesday--Euchre, Cards, Domi- ! Wednesday, Dec. 29 noes, Puzzle at 10:30 a.m., Lunch at Tropical fruit, hearty Beef Barley Soup, noon. “Current Topics.” Brussel Sprouts, bran quick bread, Thursday--Exercises at 10:30 a.m., chocolate pudding, diabetic pudding. Lunch at 12 noon. “A Perfect Time.” Thursday, Dec. 30 *#)( %' New Year’s Special! Applesauce, FILLMORE NUTRITION SITE &## )*%) '!), baked ham, whipped sweet potatoes, Fillmore Fire Hall,, 12 noon *' ' &%##$&+!( peas, rye bread, cheesecake, diabetic Call Maggie Brown at 585-737-5609 peaches. Monday—Exercises at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 31 Cards, Jigsaw Puzzles, Euchre, Lunch Happy New Year! No Congregate Cen- at noon. ters or Meals-on-Wheels. Thursday—Exercises at 10:30 a.m., For reservations, call the site coordina- Cards, Jigsaw Puzzles, Euchre, Lunch tor or 585-268-9390 or (toll free 1-866- at noon. Cheryl Czworka--Site Moni- 268-9390) by 2 p.m. on previous day. toring & “Fats: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” ALFRED NUTRITION SITE Union University Church Center, 12 noon FRIENDSHIP NUTRITION SITE Call Cindy Berry at 607-382-4918. Community Center, 12 noon Monday—Exercises at 10:30 a.m., Call Office for the Aging 585-268-9390 lunch at 12 noon. Tuesday—Exercises at 10:45 a.m., Wednesday—Exercises at 10:30 a.m., Lunch at 12 noon. Cards at 1 p.m. lunch at noon. Thursday—Exercises at 10:45 a.m., At the Movies Thursday—Lunch at 12 noon. Lunch at 12 noon, Crafts at 1:00 p.m. (Effective Friday, Dec. 24-Dec. 30) Alfred State College APB Movies... BELMONT NUTRITION SITE WELLSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 5:30 & 8 p.m. Fridays at Pioneer lounge, aSC American Legion Hall, 11:30 a.m. Community Center, 12 noon Call Lila Johnson at 585-268-5380. Call Donna Fiegl at 585-593-7665. Alternative Cinema, alfred...... 871-2175 Tuesday—Exercises at 10 a.m., lunch Monday—Stretch at 9 a.m., Bingo at 8 p.m. Saturdays (nevins theater). at 11:30 a.m. “Caroling” and “Pledge of 10:30 a.m., Lunch at noon, Euchre at 1 Allegiance Anniversary.” p.m. GRAND THEATER, Wellsville...585-593-6899 Thursday—Exercises at 10 a.m., lunch Wednesday—Games 10 a.m., Lunch “Unstoppable” (PG-13) Fri.-tues. 7 & 9 pm at 11:30 a.m. “Show and Tell” and “New at noon, Euchre 1 p.m. Cheryl Cz- Matinees Sat.-Sun. 2 & 4 pm; “Yogi Bear 3-D” Year’s Resolution.” worka--Site Monitoring & “Fats: The (PG) 7 & 9 pm nightly, Sat.-Sun.-thurs. mati- Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” nees 2 & 4 pm. Beginning Wed., Dec. 22: little Thursday—Stretch at 9 a.m., Bingo at Fockers (PG-13) 7 & 9 pm. Starting thurs., BOLIVAR NUTRITION SITE Dec. 23: Daily matinees 2 & 4 pm Fire Hall 12 noon 10:30 a.m., Lunch at noon, Bridge at 1 Call Carolyn Hackett at 585-928-2672 p.m. HORNELL CINEMAS, Hornell.. 607-324-4129 Monday—Exercises at 11 a.m., lunch Friday--Happy New Year! Site closed. “Yogi Bear” (PG) Daily 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00; at 12 noon. “Chronicles of narnia: Dawn treader” (PG) Daily Wednesday—Exercises at 10:30 a.m., WHITESVILLE NUTRITION SITE 12:45, 3:00, 6:45, 9:00; “little Fockers” (PG-13) lunch at 12 noon. Whitesville Fire Hall, 12 noon Daily 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00. Thursday—Lunch at 12 noon. Call Voni Mattison at 315-878-2507. Monday—Exercises at 10:45 a.m., NEVINS THEATRE, aU campus....871-2175 CANASERAGA NUTRITION SITE Lunch at noon. “Kwanzaa Puzzle.” 8&11 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sundays. Dec. Canaseraga Fire Hall, 12 noon Tuesday—Lunch 12. “Breathe!” Blood 3,5--easy a. Call Barb Welch at 607-295-7301. Pressure Clinic. Tuesday—Exercises at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday—Exercises at 10:45 a.m., Lunch at 12 noon. “Pledge of Alle- Lunch at 12 noon. “Coffee Hour.” “New giance.” Year’s Celebration.” “New Year’s HORNELL CINEMAS Bingo.” Thursday—Exercises at 10:30 a.m., 191 Main St. Hornell 324-4129 Lunch at 12 noon. “Song Trivia.” Movie Schedule for Dec. 24-Dec. 30 CUBA NUTRITION SITE Yogi Bear (PG) Daily 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader (PG) Daily 12:45, 3:00, 6:45, 9:00 Little Fockers (PG-13) Daily 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 Look for movie updates on: www.hornellcinemas.com adults $8 Seniors, Students w/iD, Under 12 $6 Features subject to change. 10 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2010 Scenes from the Miracle Barn-Raising on East Valley Road

ABOVE, the crew at work above and at right. More than 100 individuals participated in the old-fashioned barn raising May 22-23 at 5295 East Valley Road, Alfred Station. (Photos provided by Mary Beth Mc- Donough)

The invitation...Mary Beth would “rather you attend the barn-raising than her funeral.” Merry Christmas from The Alfred Sun Family

Jerry making a cell phone call while “up in the air.”

Mary Beth’s brother Jon on left, Jerry with white ball cap, son Brendan in Miller jersey

(Back from left) Chelsea, Noah, Heather, Cameron, Jordan

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SNYDER holidays with his parents Mr.a nd Mrs. John Reynolds… the Preschool and daycare facility. Pat Curran of PTC Alfred Sun Editor and Publisher Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bey that Contracting has been awarded the contract to renovate FIFTY YEARS AGO, DECEMBER 22, 1960 their son has arrived in Kami Seya, Japan for duty with the interior spaces. Students of Alfred State College Vo- The Board of Education of the Alfred-Almond the U.S. Navy…Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morton of cational School Building Trades program will also par- Central School met on December 15, 1960 for the last Franklinville, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen of Buffalo, ticipate, providing labor to install heating and meeting of the year with all members, Superintendent Roger Marvin of California and Dr. and Mrs. John Mar- plumbing… William Garwood, Principal Cliquennoi and the Clerk vin of Fillmore were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Jen- (Photo) RENOVATION of the interior of the Cran- Harold Reid in attendance. The Board approved accept- nie Marvin and Max. dall Carriage House is now underway. Gathering in front ing the bid of $2,554.17 made by Russ Davis for a 1961 of the future Alfred Montessori School are Joe Dosch, Ford Station wagon which meets all requirements of the TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, DEC. 19, 1985 clerk of the works; Drew McInnes and Barbara Greil, Public Service Commission. The old station wagon will Mrs. Nancy Domm, an elementary teacher, has Crandall Barn Committee; Glenna Fredrickson, school be advertised when the replacement is on hand. After been selected as the December Teacher-of-the-Month by director; Pat Curran, contractor; and Angela Rossington full discussion, approval was made for the participation the Alfred-Almond Teachers’ Association. Mrs. Domm (Crandall Barn Committee). of Alfred-Almond in the exchange student program or- received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from State Univer- Ardean William “Matty” Matison, 77, of Auburn- ganized under International Fellowship, Inc. in Buffalo, sity College at Potsdam. Mrs. Domm and her husband, dale, FL died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000 at Good Shep- which was founded in 1951… William, a music teacher at Jasper Central School, herd Hospice Residential Center in Auburndale. He was Dr. Willis C. Russell, Chairman of the Department moved to this area in 1979…Mrs. Domm enjoys figure a native of Andover who moved to the Auburndale, FL of History and Political Science, received a citation for skating, camping and traveling. area in 1969 after working and residing in Alfred for 25 years of service to Alfred University on Wednesday John P. Delaney has been appointed assistant pro- many years. Throughout his life, he held several differ- night at the annual President’s Dinner given by President fessor in te Alfred University College of Business and ent jobs ranging from serving in the Navy to being on M. Ellis Drake for the trustees, faculty, and administra- Administration to serve as coordinator of the recently the line in a factory and even barbering in Alfred. He tive faculty… expanded curriculum in health planning and manage- was also a residential contractor in Alfred. With his son Alfredians—Miss Betty Beyea leaves tomorrow for ment. Alfred University becomes one of only five bac- at his side, he built many homes, duplexes and even an Mystic, Conn., where she will be guest of Mr. and Mrs. calaureate programs in the United States that currently apartment complex in Alfred that now bears the Matison George E. Potter for Christmas…Miss Vivian Dickinson offer a career track in this area. In announcing the ap- name in his honor. He continued as a builder after relo- of Brockport State Teachers College is home for the hol- pointment and new program, Dr. Lyndon Goodridge, cating with his family to Auburndale in 1969. He retired idays…Dr. and Mrs. Manolo Rodriguez-Diaz and Maria dean of the College of Business and Administration, said in 1980…He is survived by his wife, Betty Eckenrode Rosario will spend Christmas in Washington, D.C. and that a curriculum has been designed to prepare students Matison of Auburndale; a son, Mickey (A.J.) Matison will visit relatives at Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Rodriguez- for entry-level, mid-management positions in an increas- of Winter Haven; two daughters, Lynda (John) ally of Diaz will attended the Modern Language Conference ingly large number of private and public sector health- Avon and Molly (Bryan) Bailey of Lake Alfred, FL… while in Philadelphia…”Phil” Baker of Washington, related organizations… Alfred University Life Trustee William J. Navin D.C. will spend the holidays at his home here…Mr. and An Alfred firm was the apparent low bidder on a died Monday, Dec. 11 in Port Washington, N.Y., where Mrs. John C. Bridge and daughter and John and Miss N.Y.S. Department of Transportation construction proj- he made his home. Mr. Navin, a 1925 graduate of Alfred Lena Will of Alfred Station were Sunday guests of Mr. ect on Route 305 in the Town of Belfast. Bakers of Jeri- University, served on the AU Board of Trustees for and Mrs. Carl Snyder…Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Trowbridge cho Hill of Alfred bid $523,908.22, the lowest of seven nearly 50 years. He was first elected to the Board in and two daughters of Mt. Holly, N.J. and Mr. and Mrs. bids received by NYSDOT. The project, scheduled for 1951 and became a Life Trustee in 1969. Born July 7, Arthur Snyder and children of Niagara Falls, spent the completion by Oct. 31, 1986, calls for relocation of 1903, in Stockbridge, MA, Mr. Navin was married in Christmas weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Snyder. Mr. Route 305 on an improved alignment for one-half mile 1930 to the former Annette Flood on October 14, 1930. and Mrs. Prosper Trowbridge of Hornell will join them in the town of Belfast… She died in 1992, and their only daughter, Jean, a fashion for Christmas dinner…Robert Myers of Cornell Univer- Ten Years Ago, Dec. 11, 1975—Three area resi- industry executive, died in 1995…He represented West- sity is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and dents will be among 27 Alfred University students ern Electric Corporation, now a part of AT&T, as a Mrs. Erle Myers…Mr. and Mrs. James Scholes and San- scheduled to participate next month in special winter patent trademark and copyright attorney from 1931 until dra of Geneseo will arrive Saturday to spend the holi- minimester study projects in Great Britain and on San his retirement in 1968… days with Dr. and Mrs. S.R. Scholes and Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Island, in the Bahamas. They are Raymond M. Eleanor J. Westfall, 94, of Knollwood Distaff Hall Leon Bassett…Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Soule and family Benza of 439 Cleveland Ave., Hornell, a senior general and Military Retirement Facility in Washington, D.C., expect to spend Christmas Day at Trumansburg with Mr. science and biology major; Brian Cook of 2799 Hillcrest died Nov. 20, 2000 following a short illness. Born Jan- and Mrs. Floyd Scholes and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Drive, Wellsville, a senior nursing major; and Amy A. uary 17, 1906 in Wilton, she was the daughter of George Earl Shannon at Reynoldsville. Tuttle of Randolph Road, Alfred, a sophomore majoring and Jennie (Denton) Westfall. She was a graduate of the Alfred Station—Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stimson of in chemistry…Mrs. Eloise Baker had her family for State University of New York at Cortland and later Andover and Mrs. Mae Whitford were Sunday dinner Sunday dinner recently, including the Richard Baker served with the U.S. Army in England, France and Ger- guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Van Housen at family, the Vince Petric family and the Robert Baker many from 1944-1945, retiring with the rank of Major, Howard…Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis and children were family of Alfred. after 25 years of service. Eleanor spent her earlier retire- in Rochester Thursday to meet Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lewis 50 Years Ago, Dec. 19, 1935—Henry Erlich, the ment years in Alfred to be near her sister, Rachel Parish, who returned by plane from a several weeks visit with last survivor of one of Hornell’s pioneer business who died in 1981… her brother Dr. H.M. Pierce and Mrs. Pierce at L. Mi- houses, died Tuesday morning at his home in that city A daughter was born Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000 to Tim- rada, Califonria, and with other relatives in Riverside after an illness of only one week. He was known othy and Iren Lloyd of Hornell at Strong Memorial Hos- and Redding, California…Cheryl Allen, daughter of Mr. throughout this vicinity as proprietor of the Star Clothing pital in Rochester. Paternal grandparents are Gary and and Mrs. Ralph Allen, underwent a tonsillectomy at House and active in other enterprises, and recognized Mary Jane Lloyd of Alfred and great grandparents are Bethesda Hospital last week…Miss Amanda Stevens, a throughout the entire state as a prominent Democrat, Chalres and Eva Lloyd of Lakeville, Maternal grandpar- student at Fredonia State Teachers College, is spending close friend of Alfred E. Smith, James A. Parsons, Gov- ents are the late Steve and the late Susan Duhai. the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ernor Herbert Lehman and others. In bicycle racing, one of the most coveted prizes is Franklin Stevens…Keither Rogers was graduated from Alfredians—Mr. and Mrs. William Horton traveled the jersey awarded to the national champion in the the Coast Guard Training School at Groton, Connecticut, to Pennyrile Forest State Park in Kentucky for Thanks- United States, that jersey called the “Stars and Stripes Dec. 16, and is currently spending a three weeks leave giving. They shared a cottage there with Mr. and Mrs. Jersey.” Lance Armstrong has one, Greg LeMond has with his parents, Dean and Mrs. Albert Rogers. He will George Luffel of Rolla, MO, Mr. and Mrs. David Luffel several, and now Keith Gregory of Alfred has one. At report back to Groton for duty on Jan. 6…Mr. and Mrs. and two-year-old son Mark of Fairburn, GA. And Mrs. the U.S. Cycling Cyclocross Nationals held in Overland Lloyd Pierce entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce and Hubert White of Black Mountain, NC…Taxes in the Park, Kansas on Dec. 15, Gregory handily won his 55+ Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pierce at a Christmas party Thurs- Town of Alfred are expected to rise by approximately year age group by just under 5 minutes in the cold, day evening… 6% in the coming year, according to Supervisor Douglas snowy, 40-minute race. He even caught up to many of (Adv.) Opening January 3, 1961 Roland (Red) Burdick…Patsy Culley and Susan Copenheaver repre- the younger 50- and 45-year-olds who had started min- Gardner, Prop. Gardner’s Body Shop at Alfred, New sented Alfred-Almond’s Senior Chorus in the Area All- utes ahead of him. Racing under the sponsorship of the York in Johansson’s Auto Center, 15 Church Street. State Chorus that performed in Elmira Nov. 22-23… M. Bicycle Man and Alfred Pharmacy, the Nationals were General Auto Body and Fender Repair, Spray Painting Elwood “Mike” Kenyon, life trustee of Alfred Univer- a fitting end to a successful season of racing. Overall, & Acetylene Welding. Have worked 6 years at Jim sity and “Mr. Loan Association” for a broad generation Keith is tenth in the world in mountain biking, Empire Dean’s Body Shop and 3 years at Erickson’s Body Shop, of area people, is moving from Alfred to the State Ma- State Games Gold and Bronze double medallist, Buffalo Wellsville. sonic Home, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13504. He Bicycling Club Season Champion for 55--, Toyfest win- Almond News—Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hadsell has been in Bethesda Hospital since Nov. 22 and is mov- ner 55+, New York State Cyclocross Champion for 45+, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hadsell at ing to the Masonic Home this week…The Alfred Uni- and fifth overall in the 8-race New York State Cy- Swain…Burr Straight of Oswego is spending the holi- versity Chorale performed at the Hornell Fortnightly clocross Point Series for 35+. Not one to rest on his lau- days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Straight… Club on Thursday, Dec. 12. Paul Giles is director of the rels, Gregory already has begun planning and training Mrs. Daniel Greene and daughters of Wellsville were group. for the 2001 racing campaign. Wednesday supper guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Coach Joe Cappadonia’s A-A boys varsity basket- Percy McIntosh…This Misses Jane and Virginia TEN YEARS AGO, DECEMBER 21, 2000 ball team had a week of extremes, soundly defeating Gillette, Mrs. Roda Gillette and Mark Gillette were Sun- The Alfred Montessori School Friday, Dec. 15 Hammondsport, 86-40 and suffering a 64-23 loss to un- day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Saxton in Canaseraga… began Phase II of the project to convert the Crandall Car- beaten Campbell-Savona… Ben Reynolds of Delhi will be spending the Christmas riage House on South Main Street into a new space for

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Alyssa Greaney finished in the Other swimmers in the 10 and top third of three events with under age category improved their best times also; Lindsey A-A boys off to Allen bettered her 100 free time by 11 seconds to finish in 5-1 season start 1:32.10, Kaitlyn Cook bested ALMOND--The Alfred-Al- her time in the same event by mond boys basketball team is off 4.66 seconds (1:32.36), Ondrej to a 5-1 start, Friday night Fanta swam the 50 breast for the pulling away from a pesky visit- first time (56.17), Maya Racho ing Canisteo-Greenwood Red- completed the 100 back (2:13.65 skins team for a hard-earned ), Alexandra Rosell finished the 48-40 win. 50 free (1:08.06) and Vivi Spit- Coach Brad Hoyt’s Eagles ral- ulnik completed the 100 free lied in the fourth quarter after (2:04.39). Ellie Burdick com- the Redskins had erased a half- peted for the first time and had a time deficit. The Eagles were led nice finish in the 100 back by Seth Cornell and Patrick (2:08.80). Chamberlain, each with 14 In the 11 and over grouping points, while Tyler Baker added Jessica Flaitz improved in the 50 MEMBERS OF THE Kanakadea Valley Aquatic Club (KVAC) competing at Bath on Sunday, 8 points in the win, including a breast (47.57) by over 2 seconds Dec. 12 included (front from left) Nolan Rosell, Ondrej Fanta, and, (center from left) Vivi Spitul- key three-pointer in the fourth and Bridget Cochran had a nik, Ellie Burdick, Jessica Flaitz and (back from left) Coach Jessie Caccamo, Silas Cochran, Maya quarter to increase A-A’s lead. strong finish in the 500 freestyle Racho, Bridget Cochran, Alyssa Greaney, Lindsey Allen and Kaitlyn Cook. (Photo provided) The Eagles had suffered their with a time of (7:02.36). Eryn Cochran rounded out the David A. Howe Library for first loss of the season at Jasper- Troupsburg Saturday, Dec. 11. open division and improved her groups and individuals to deco- 500 freestyle time to 6:35.03. rate. The Genesee Valley Habitat The Wildcats frustrated A-A’s offensive attack in winning, 43- Nik von Stackelberg captured for Humanity affiliate decorated first place in his three events; its tree with lights and tools to- 31 with John Potter leading all 200 free (1:54.50), 100 back gether with some colorfully scorers with 14 points. On Dec. 8, A-A defeated the (59.58) and 500 free (5:11.32). painted bird houses. The affiliate It was a fine showing by our has just started a new house in Bradford Braves, 44-24 as Jake Kenney and Matt Lehman had local area swim team. The American Red Cross of giving back to the Allegany Wellsville. Those who wish to 11 points and Patrick Chamber- The KVAC team will compete Southwestern NY DIsaster Ac- County Community. make a tax-deductible contribu- lain 10 to lead the homestanding next during the weekend of Jan. tion Team (DAT) was dispatched *** tion may send gifts to: Barbara Eagles. The win kept A-A un- 14-16 when the team travels to to provide emergency assistance As was pictured in “Scene Caldwell, Treasurer, Genesee beaten at the time with a 4-0 the Webster Aquatic Center in to six victims in a two-family About Alfred” last week, the Valley Habitat for Humanity, 7 mark. Rochester. house fire in Andover Wednes- Wellsville Chamber of Com- McNinch Lane, Belmont, NY Three-point shooting aided day night, Dec. 15. The house, merce sets trees in front of the 14813. located at 39 N. Main St., is be- the Eagles in their 47-29 win lieved to be owned by Timothy over Hammondsport on Nov. 30. and Debbie Hosmer. No cause of Community Chest Drive Matt Lehman had three 3-point- the fire was immediately known, ers to finish with 13 points, and the amount of damage also Drive surpasses goal at 104% while Jake Kenney had 14 was unknown. points with two baskets behind Dear COMMUNITY: the arc. Seth Cornell added 9 *** You did it AGAIN in 2010. The Alfred Community has given The Allegany County Em- points to the Eagle cause. itself a big holiday gift. As of December 19 we have received do- A-A captured the Bradford !!$" ployees Union (non-manage- nations and pledges totaling over $36,918 or about 104% of the !# " #" ment), AFSCME Local 2574 Tip-Off Tournament Nov. 26-27 goal. On Thursday Tony at the Alfred Pharmacy wrote a check by defeating Scio, 57-32 and % # #" Council 66, representing about for more than 25% of the total contributed by all other businesses 260 members, recently donated Avoca, 43-38. Kenney and Cor- combined. That put us over the top. nell shared scoring honors in the to area organizations to help It is still not too late to be part of this successful campaign. All benefit residents of Allegany opening win over Scio with 14 funds that we receive beyond our goal are distributed to our char- points each. In the championship County. As an annual outreach ities. We keep less than 1% of our donations. This is to pay for to the community, $250 each has game, Chamberlain scored 12, postage and printing. All clerical work is done by volunteers. while Kenney and Cornell each been donated to The Comfort The Community Chest Board would like to take this opportu- House (a newly started hospice added 8. A-A’s next game is Jan. # $ nity to thank the members of the community and those who work 4 at Campbell-Savona. A-A has # !## house in Wellsville); Allegany in Alfred for their loyal support. This year over 215 businesses no junior varsity team this year. County Cancer Services (assis- and individuals (slightly fewer last year) have made contributions tance with Allegany County res- to the campaign. We wish it was possible to thank each person idents experiencing expenses who contributed to the campaign in writing. If you did request a due to a cancer diagnosis); and receipt for your donation and do not receive it by January 15, Allegany County Office for the 2011, please drop Wes Bentz a note at Box 603, Alfred, NY Aging (assistance with the life- 14802. line program, blizzard boxes, We would like to thank the following area businesses for their home delivered meals, etc.). All support: Alfred Pharmacy, Alfred-Almond Chiropractic, Alfred of these donations will be used Knitting Studio, The Alfred Sun, Mary Ashraf Financial Services, for Allegany County residents. It Bakers Bridge Antiques, Cafe Za, Canacadea Country Store, the is an important goal of the AF- J. R. Morris Foundation, Comes Greenhouses, Country Cabins SCME Local 2574, Council 66 B & B, Community Bank, Dr. John delCampo, Fox’s Pizza Den, to assist residents not only in Richardson and Stout Insurance, Sud Chemie Hi-Tech Ceramics, their job functions, but also in J & R Rentals, Fraser Rentals, D & G Excavating, Family Med- ical Health of Alfred, Flint’s Auto Center, Stearns Poultry, Kam- pus Kave, PTC Construction, Saxon Glass Technologies, Steuben Trust, Tinkertown Inc. and Vander View Golf. As you patronize these area businesses during the coming year, please thank them for caring about our community. We hope that you will agree that our 18 campaign organizations provide services that are essential to our community and help to make the Alfred area the special place in which we enjoy working and living. Donations to support them are still being accepted. If, for some reason, you did not receive a pledge card, your donation may be left at the Alfred Pharmacy in Alfred, the Canacadea Country Store in Alfred Station, or may be mailed to Alfred-Alfred Station Community Chest, Box 603, Alfred, NY, 14802. Thanks again for your support. Sincerely, Your Alfred-Alfred Station Community Chest Board Peter Finlay, Laurel Buckwalter, Anthony Graziano, Linell Soule, Andy Call, Wes Bentz, William Carlson, Tricia Napolitano, and Andy Eklund 14 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2010 Restoration completed ANDOVER--The Andover Church invites all to ‘Come Home for Christmas’ Presbyterian Church has com- ALFRED STATION--The bath Dec. 25 is Christmas Day. Choir will add their gifts to the pleted a restoration of the sanc- story is that once a young stu- Your friends and neighbors at celebration. The primary chil- tuary just in time for Christmas. dent asked Karl Barth, well the Alfred Station Seventh Day dren will light the Christ Candle On a severely cold night in Feb- known German Neoorthodox Baptists Church invite you to and sing “Away in the Manger.” ruary of 2009 the hot water heat- theologian, if he could sum up “Come Home for Christmas”. Pastor Ken’s Christmas Homily ing system ruptured a pipe, what was most important about There will be a light Conti- is titled’ “He is here” based on filling the interior with water va- his life’s work and theology in nental Breakfast as part of the John 1:14. The hope is that as porand flooded the basement. just a few words. Barth just Sabbath School gathering. we worship the message of Most of the repair work was thought for a moment and then “Come Home for Christmas” Christmas, “Jesus loves me, this done in the weeks following the smiled, “Yes, in the words of a join your friends and neighbors I know, for the Bible tells me problem, but finding a contrac- song my mother used to sing me, for the Christmas Day Worship so.’” will become a reality. tor willing to attempt refinishing ‘Jesus loves me, this I know, for Hour Sabbath Dec. 25. The in- “Come Home for Christmas” the beautiful woodwork ceiling the Bible tells me so.’” This Sab- strumentalist and the Chime but if you are unable to join us proved difficult. During early for the Christmas Worship Hour December this year Colin Mac- we invite you to go to our web- Crea of Andover successfully re- Alfred Area Church Directory stored the ceiling's finish as well site: www.alfredstationsdb.org. as giving the walls their first ALFRED-ALMOND AREA There you will see how you can HORNELL ALFRED UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY--Meets twice monthly on join us live for the Christmas new paint since 1972. Church Colin MacCrea refinishing members will complete the sea- Saturday afternoons. For more information, call 478-8676 or 698-4508. Worship Hour via the Internet. woodwork at the Andover ALFRED-ALMOND BIBLE CHURCH--Rt. 21, Almond. Pastor John Prince, Assistant to The meetinghouse is the big sonal decoration in time for can- Presbyterian Church. the Pastor Brendan Clancy. Sunday School 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 am. Sunday dle light Christmas Eveservices Evening 6 pm. Midweek Home Groups 7:30 pm. Phone 607-276-6700. www.aabible.org. white building at 587 Route 244, featuring the Andover Commu- Candlelight service ALFRED ASSEMBLY OF CHRISTIANS—Remembrance of the Lord in the Breaking of Alfred Station. For more infor- nity Choir. at A-A Bible Church Bread, Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Family Bible Hour at 11; Gothic Chapel, corner of Ford & Sayles, mation, call 607-587-9176. Alfred. Bible Study 8 p.m. Fridays in Almond. Call 276-6380 or e-mail [email protected] The Presbyterian Churchis the ALMOND--The Alfred-Al- for more information. Christmas Eve service oldest congregation in Andover. mond Bible Church invites area ALFRED RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)—6 W. University St., Alfred, ALFRED--The Alfred Com- Established in 1840 as a Congre- residents to a Christmas Eve (a sign will be present in front of the building during meetings). Worship 10:30 a.m. Classes munity Christmas Eve Service gational Church, the present Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. for children during worship. Child-care available. For more information, phone 607-587-9454, visit our website: www.alfredfriends.org or write: [email protected] will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, white steepled building was Friday, Dec. 24 at the church, lo- ALFRED SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST CHURCH—5 Church St., Alfred. A Christ-centered Dec. 24 at the Alfred Seventh erected in 1867 on East Green- cated just south of Alfred-Al- community of faith, focused on caring and compassion, and on the exploration of God’s pres- Day Baptist Church. wood Street following the de- mond Central School on Rt. 21. ence and truths being revealed in and for today’s world. Friday Evening Prayer & Meditation The service, coordinated by struction of the original church All are welcome to join in cel- Service, 5:15-6 p.m.; Sabbath (Sat.) School for children and adults, 10 a.m.; Worship, 11 the Alfred United Methodist by fire. Christmas Eve services ebrating the birth of the Lord a.m. Pastor Patricia A. Bancroft. Office hours: Tues.-Fi., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appointment. Phone: 607-587-9430. Church, will feature a “Festival are at 7 p.m. Weekly worship Jesus Christ. For more informa- ALFRED STATION SEVENTH -DAY BAPTIST CHURCH "Traditional in Style- Contem- of Lessons and Carols.” services, led by Rev. Dean Bem- tion, call the church office at porary in Impact" Afiliated with SDB General Conference USA and Canada, INC. Sabbath bower are 10:15 a.m. Sundays. 276-6700. (Sat.) 9:45 am Sabbath School, 11 am Sabbath Worship Hour; Youth Programs: Youth Fel- Christmas morning lowship- 2nd Sabbath of month, 2 pm (Grades 7-12).Jr. Youth Fellowship 3rd Sabbath of Month, 2 pm (Grades 3-6); Bible Studies: Wed. 9 am Maple Apartments Bible Study; Sanc- worship service set tuary Choir: 1st Sabbath 9 am, 2nd Thursday 7pm, 3rd Sabbath after Worship, 4th Thursday ALFRED--All are invited to a 7pm. ,Junior Choir- 2nd Sabbath 1:15pm (1st -8th Grade) Insturmentalist: 4th Sabbath of special 11 a.m. Christmas Morn- month, 9 am; Monthly Dish to Pass Meal: 2nd Sabbath after Worship Hour, Womans Infant ing Worship Service at the First Children Clinic: 9 am 1st Thursday of month, Food Panty: 5:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday; Seventh Day Baptist Church of &+!"*0"&&+')&)0"$*'&*(#"& ++! Pastor: Dr. Kenneth Chroniger; Contact: Church 607-587-9176, Study 607-587-9545, E-Mail Alfred, 5 Church Street. A ',& &4* !)"*+"& **'"+"'&"&!"*!'%+'.&' +"# [email protected] , Church Web. Site www.alfredstationsdb.org. Address: Mailing P.O.Box 7777, Alfred Station NY 14803, Campus, 587 Route 244, Alfred Station homemade soup and bread lunch **!,*++*/!')++!% ABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRIES--Rt. 21, Almond. Pastor Everett Hasper. Sunday 10 am will follow the Sabbath (Satur- 1%%) -) & $.0* +!+ 0',) ',&+)0 .* & 6:30 pm. 324-4850. day) Service. ',&&'+0+!3%'*+*,() ""$+!$" !+*++!%'*+") ALFRED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH—1389 Moland Road, Alfred. A Christ-centered community where people find acceptance and fulfillment, care about others, and seek to live The Worship Service will be ) $+"-' $$ ,)'(&)*4,+0+!*+)&'$,)"+&* according to God’s plan. Sunday Worship 9:00 am Fellowship 10:00 am Church School 10:30 formed around the reading and .!'%+!#' +!0 $'.)&$+)' +!$"-"& ' am., nursery care available both hours. Website www.gbgm-umc.org/alfredumc. 587-8168. telling of Leo Tolstoy’s beloved &.!'* ")*++'&+',!"& +!*'"$' +!&..')$.*+' Pastor: Rev. Timothy M. Middleton Sr. story, “Papa Panov’s Special ALMOND UNION OF CHURCHES--11 Main St., Almond. Rev. G. Stephen Dyger, Pastor. ' )'&&#&*+!&#* "-"& +' $%" !+0'2 A joyful, welcoming and compassionate multi-denominational church seeking God’s truths Christmas.” The music of for today’s world. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11a.m. Prayer Group Wednes- Christmas and Scripture read- day 9 am at 39 Main St., Almond. Call 276-6151 for more information. ings will be interwoven through- HARTSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH--Purdy Creek Road, Hornell. Pastor out the Service. Charles Williams. Sun. School 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 am. Emmanuel, God with us. Tol- HILLEL AT ALFRED--Friday night services 6:30 pm at Melvin Bernstein Hillel House, 18 S. Main St., when AU is in session. Add’l services & programs throughout the year. For more stoy’s story beautifully portrays info, contact Larry Greil (871-2215 work or 587-8694 home) or Barbara Greil (587-4313 work). how Jesus Christ is present in INSTITUTE OF DIVINE METAPHYSICAL RESEARCH--Sundays 12 noon at Almond and throughout our everyday Grange, Almond. Choir starts 11:40 am. Meetings Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm lives. The story depicts how we at Almond Grange Hall. LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP--Randolph Road, Alfred. Pastor Roger Gard- can, and do, express and share ner. Sunday Prayer 9 am, Worship 10 am Sundays. Fire on the Altar 7 pm Sundays at Nevins His love in the world–in our Campus Center, PCC, AU campus when college is in session. 607-587-9257. homes, our workplaces, our SS. BRENDAN AND JUDE PARISH-- Father Sean DiMaria, Pastor. St. Brendan Church, communities–not just at Christ- 11 S. Main St., Almond. Weekend Mass: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Weekday Masses Monday, mas, but throughout the year. Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m.; St. Jude Chapel, Lower College Dr., Alfred (on the Alfred State College campus). Weekend Masses Sunday 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. p.m. (6:30 p.m. when col- The soup and bread Christmas leges in session) Office phone: 607-587-9411, Rectory phone: 607-276-5304. lunch is drawn from an event in UNION UNIVERSITY CHURCH--Alfred, 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 5 Church Street. A multi- Tolstoy’s story. The meal will be denominational community church welcoming all faiths. Infants nursery, K-6 classes during served in the SDB Parish House, service, youth programs. Church Center at corner of Main and Church Streets, Rev. Laurie DeMott. 587-9288. located at 6 W. University, across from the Village Hall. ANDOVER AREA For additional information, CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE--Rochambeau Ave. Rev. Philip Barner, Sun- call Pastor Pat Bancroft. Home day Morning Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School for adults/teens 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 am. Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. 585-593-1623, cell phone 607- ANDOVER UNITED METHODIST--33 E. Greenwood St. Pastor Peggy Knopf. Worship 382-3418. service 11 am, Sunday School 9:45 am. BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH—1 Church St., Andover. Father Sean DiMaria, Pastor. Weekend Mass Sunday 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. Office phone: 607-478-8885; Rectory phone 607-276-5304. CHENUNDA CREEK FELLOWSHIP—Mennonite congregation of believers in the Town He Is of Independence, five miles south of Andover. Sunday School 9:30, Worship 10:45 a.m. Pastor Stephen Richard 585-610-0166. Church phone 478-5277. CHRISTIAN TEMPLE—99 Maple Ave., Wellsville, Rev. Anna Shirey, Pastor. Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday School Pre K-Adult 9:30 a.m. Born. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH--Corner of Elm & Church Streets. Pastor Frank Troutman. Sunday School 9:45 am, Morning Worship 11 am. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN--E. Greenwood St., Andover. Worship Service 10 am. Rev. Rejoice! Dean R. Bembower, Pastor. Churches are asked to please call 587-8110 with additions and updates of information or e-mail same to: [email protected]. Thank you! THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2010 15 Saxons 13th in final D3football.com Top 25 !"# !#

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4$ 5! 1 Four Saxons earn All-American honors ALFRED--Four Alfred University foot- Raplee of Dundee received honorable men- ball players earned recognition for their tion. AU junior linebacker Nick Clark of fine play during the Saxons’ outstanding Canisteo was named a Third Team All- 10-3 season. American Specialist as an all-purpose D3football.com on Saturday, Dec. 18 an- player. nounced its 2010 All-America Team. UW- Meanwhile, Alfred’s playoff run earned Whitewater running back Levell Coppage, the squad some national recognition. AU who ran for 299 yards to lead the was the only unranked team in the “Elite Warhawks to a 31-21 win over Mount Eight” and jumped into the 13th spot in the Union in the Stagg Bowl Saturday, was final D3football.com Top 25 poll. named Offensive Player of the Year. The Likewise, among the East Region fans, win was Whitewater’s 30th consecutive Alfred, the last East Region team standing win as the Warhawks finished 15-0 for the in the National Championship Tournament, second straight year. edged Delaware Valley in the final East Re- Whitewater Coach Lance Leipold region Fan Poll. ceived Coach of the Year honors while De- While it is unlikely that Alfred will win fensive Player of the Year was Matt the Lambert Bowl, before their loss to Wenger of North Central (IL). Mount Union, the Saxons were ranked 2nd For Alfred, senior offensive tackle Zach to then unbeaten Wesley in the latest Morgan of Homer was named to the Third ECAC® Lambert Meadowlands Division Team Offense, while teammate senior wide III Football Poll. AU won the Lambert receiver Ryan Thon of Victor received Bowl in 1971. 2010 winner will be an- Honorable Mention. nounced in January. AU sophomore defensive tackle Mike Final 2010 D3 East Region Fan Poll 16 THE ALFRED SUN, Thursday, December 23, 2010 A-A Dynamic Duo still breaking records By ROSETTA GREANEY Fuller won the 500 free von Stackelberg all contributed Special to the Alfred Sun (6:35.66) and Patrick Greaney to the win with double individ- ALMOND--It was another first in the 100 fly (58.37). ual wins along with two relay record breaking week for the The team traveled to the Bath triumphs. Allee von Stackelberg swimming Eagles of Alfred-Al- pool Dec. 11 for a tri-meet that sealed the deal when she out- mond Central School as they re- included Campbell Savona. In touched a Bath swimmer to take With the holiday season in full swing and Christmas upon us main unbeaten after three weeks their closest contest this season second place in the 100 breas- this Saturday, it is time to reflect on the things in your life that mean of competition. the Eagles pulled out a 98-88 troke with a personal best time the most. First and foremost I have been blessed with a great daugh- The duo of Patrick Greaney victory over Bath. Taylor God- of 1:16.87. Another great week ter that the readers of this column have "seen" grow up over the and Nik von Stackelberg broke shalk, Patrick Greaney and Nik of swimming by the Eagles! years. Lauren is now 21-years old, a senior at SUNY Geneseo and two records apiece this week. all set to graduate in May. Yikes! She (and family) has always been Patrick Greaney broke the Al- something I am thankful for. Lucky to have a daughter who enjoys fred Almond School record in sports, is good at most sports she attempts to compete in and is just the 200 Individual Medley with goofy enough to make me laugh and realize just how lucky I am. a time of 2:06.57 on Dec. 16 Close behind 3L and family are friends. From growing up in Al- when the team travelled to mond, going to school at Alfred-Almond and for the past number of Gananda. During that same meet years living in Webster, I have had the opportunity to meet people he broke the Gananda pool galore along the way that became friends, remain friends and just record in the 100 breast with a enjoy being around. From classmates at A-A, many of whom I still personal best time of 1:04.17. keep in contact with. Playing softball in the A-A/Hornell area with The Gananda venue was also league teams and a very talented traveling Bandits squad. Moving a fast one for Nik as he broke the to the Rochester area and hooking up with the Joker's Wild cast of pool records in the 200 freestyle characters. Great bunch of guys! The parents of teams in Webster (1:54.48) and 500 free (5:01.38). and of particular, the soccer parents at Geneseo! Kaitlyn Flaitz also swam the 500 Coaches, people from other towns, friends younger and older. At the risk of forgetting someone and certainly not wanting to offend free (6:33.96) and qualified for anyone, "non A-A" friends like Atwell, Kaz, Beyer, Sayre, Beale ... sectionals. lucky me, Simbo and many more. The coaches I know either quite Other highlights of the week well or casually, but all well enough to chat with when I run into included a home meet Dec. 14 them. Many of a great group of friends are ones I played softball when the team triumphed over with for a number of years. Guys 9-10-11 years younger than me, the Cuba–Rushford Rebels. which Lauren always gets a kick out of, but growing up in a small Leah Crosby, a first year diver, town like Almond isn't that odd. Older buddies like Big D (sorry was able to snap up first place Derck). with a sectional qualifying score PATRICK GREANEY (right) congratulates Nik von Stackel- One of the guys from the softball period is now sick and needs of 130.35 in the 1– meter diving berg after he broke a pool record at Gananda. your thoughts/prayers. He'll kick me for writing this but in case event. Alyssa Fuller, a senior things don't work out, I want him to know how I feel about him and swimmer, captured first place in how all his ex-teammates do as well. Lyle Cook, "Gervin" has been the 500 free (6:36.67). Other a friend for many years. A person I first got to know when coaching winners included Logan Peck in THE DUGOUT continued the Almond Lions Club Youth Basketball League, later on with the the 200 IM (2:36.68), Taylor HITS AND MISSES: A-A JV baseball squad and eventually as a player with too many Godshalk 50 free (24.78) Patrick Wisconsin-Whitewater beat Mount Union in the NCAA Divi- games with and against to even begin to count. Our first sacker on Greaney 100 fly (59.97) and sion III football championship game at the Amos Alonzo Stagg the Bandits tournament team and opposing pitcher, Mullen Carpets Maddie McConnell in the 100 Bowl in Virginia, 31-21. The Warhawks completed an unblemished versus Almond Farm & Home in the old AASPL. free (57.28). (15-0) campaign, while winning their third national title in the past I most certainly don't categorize my friends in any kind of order. The week ended with the four seasons, all against the Purple Raiders from Ohio! It was the As one who has been writing this column for many years I have a sixth-straight appearance in the title game ... for each team! Mount tendency to group friends ... coaching friends, A-A buddies, softball Tsunami at the Cement Pool 2 at Geneseo on Saturday, Dec. 18. Union finished up at 14-1 with a playoff win over Alfred University buddies, parents of Lauren's teammates, work friends, etc. If I did along the way. though, Lyle Cook would be in that "upper echelon" of people that It is a unique annual meet that brings the teams who captured Alfred-Almond Hall of Famer, Mike B. Giedlin is leaving his I have been fortunate enough to know and be around. That would position with the Norfolk Tides in the "AAA" International League have many a "second" from mutual friends. The best hitter I was first place in their Section V and will soon be headed to Northern Arizona University where he'll lucky enough to play softball with, clutch in the field at 1B and on class together to raise money for work in the athletic department. "Gids" formerly had college work- the golf course I have always enjoyed watching his drives sail down charity. ing experience at Alfred State and Georgia State. the fairway. He didn't always know where the golf ball was going, The Section V Class D cham- Allegany County Hall of Famer, Tim Mead (Andover) is going but it would travel a distance! Simbo, Chark, Gerv and I comprised pion Eagles were able to swim in to be "taking it easy" at Walsh College in Ohio as he is only going a foursome in a few Greg Norton/Denny Allen Memorial golf tour- some challenges races against to coach the baseball team now and give up his duties as the men's naments in Hornell or at Six-S. Simbo, Jake Taft, Gerv and I would the Class A champions–Fairport soccer coach for the Cavs! How he did both those position over the play together at the Joker's Wild golf outing in Holley. Raiders. It was a day of cama- years, 27-seasons (roughly), with recruiting and summer On Saturday past, at a place called Flash's in Brockport, Mark raderie and sportsmanship that camps/teams is beyond me. The Walsh Hall of Famer is also a past S. Gaisser organized a party in "honor" of Gervin with friends at- elicited over $2,000 through a assistant AD at the school, is active on the NAIA baseball committee tending from all the groups I have mentioned above. Some traveling silent auction and dinner for the on a national level and has coached all-star baseball teams in sum- up from Alfred and Almond, the A-A grads who live in the Rochester local charities; The Teresa mer competition at the college level. Whew. Think I golfed with him area. Taft from Florida, softball teammates from the Joker's Wild House and American Heart As- once in his spare time! and family. A great gathering, some holiday cheer and mainly to let sociation. St. Bonaventure beat Ohio, 112-107 in 4 OT's over the week- one guy know how we feel about him. My words in this space won't The Eagles will be practicing end past to raise their men's b-ball slate to (6-3) on the year. Bonas do that justice. A super job of putting event together by Gaisser, his hard over the holidays to gear up will "host" Virginia Tech tonite (12/23) at the BCA-War Memorial wife D'Arcy and their two daughters on hand to help. for the second half of their sea- in Rochester with Jeff E. Calkins (A-A) in charge. I'm not sure what the future holds for Lyle Cook. He has a fight The UConn women have now won 88-straight basketball on his hands but I do know he'll never give that fight up! son which ramps up again with a home meet on Jan. 6 against games, tying the all-time Division I record of the UCLA men and As great an athlete that Gervin has been, an A-A Hall of Famer, will probably have #89 in the books as you read this. Followed this he is an even better person and family man. Canisteo-Greenwood. Eagles dominate in Week 2 team when Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi were on it but not so much A person that I am very lucky to have as a friend. of late. For the second week of com- Either the Seattle Seahawks or St. Louis Rams will win the petition the Eagles continued to NFC West title, perhaps with a losing (7-9) record and then host a dominate in the pool. The team wild card game against a team that has a much better record than travelled to Addison Dec. 7 and them. Why? You win the division, ok. Give them a trophy, a banner, added to their win column. let them in the playoffs, but they should be traveling to play the team Logan Peck got out-touched at with the better record, not hosting them! The NFL needs to correct andKeepCovered the finish in a close race in the this. onyourInsurance 200 freestyle with a time of Former Rochester Red Wings skipper Marv Foley has been 2:13.38. The team ended up named the catching instructor at the major league level by the Col- overpowering Addison with a orado Rockies. Foley was with the "AAA" Wings about 6-7 years Home—Auto—BusinessInsurance final score of 110.5 to 72.5. ago at Frontier Field. Callorvisittodayforaquote The team hosted Campbell The Orlando Magic of the NBA had quite the roster shake-up 57Broadway,Hornell,NY14843 Savona Dec. 9. Highlights of the over the weekend as they acquired Gilbert Arena from Washington 607Ͳ324Ͳ7500—www.RyanAgency.com meet included the breaking of an and ex-teammate Hedo Turkoglu from Phoenix along with Jason A-A girls pool record in the 50 Richardson. AU grad Bob W. Beyer is an assistant coach with the freestyle by Maddie McConnell. NBA club. She raced to the end in the 50 Couple of vanity plates spotted: from Texas ... GR8ES with freestyle event with a fine time Cowboys logo. Also, NYS: BIGMANNY ... Nuttall's new name now of 25.38. During that same meet that he is out of the witness protection program. Kevin Cook snapped up first 3L ran in her second race this past Sunday as it was the CATS place in the 200 IM (2:36.45), Athletic Club Polarcat Series with a 5K in Webster. With a time of 32:00 the former Geneseo soccer player came in second overall in Piper Chester won on the 1- the women's bracket, just ahead of "running mate" Kate Brett (Web- meter diving board, Taylor God- ster/Fredonia State). !" !" " !" shalk finished in the lead during HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE!! " $$ the 100 free (55.73), Alyssa # ! " " !! ! !" ! !% $!! " ! %" " ! ! # !! !