‘Dreams require action. They need effort, persistence, and sometimes, a little bit of failure along the way.’

Photos by Tom Rivers

HOLLEY – Neeko Caterisano pops confetti at the end of the Holley’s commencement on Saturday in the school auditorium.

Holley’s Class of 2025 includes 67 graduates.

The class gathered on the football field to toss their caps after the graduation ceremony.

Isabella Emery and Jose-Angel Modesto Valentin, co-vice presidents for the Class of 2025, announce the class gift – $1,300 to both the Holley Community Center and Foodlink. The class wants to help the community center with “their outstanding service and outreach,” Valentin said.

Foodlink also is an important resource in the region and community for fighting food insecurity, Emery said.

“We have been taught here in Holley to not only be good citizens but to also reach out to the bigger community,” she said. “Thank you to the faculty and staff for showing us how important it is to give back.”

The Salutatory address was given by Natalie Foose, left, and the Valedictory address was delivered by Allison Merle.

Both thanked their families, friends and teachers for their support during their time as a Holley student.

“There are so many more opportunities out there waiting for us. Don’t waste them,” Merle said. “Take the opportunities that come your way and make them the best you can because you may never get the chance to do certain things again.”

Foose said commencement “is the peak of hard work, dedication and perseverance, and it is proof to the strength and resilience of each and every one of us.”

She said some of her classmates have clear plans on what’s next in their lives, while others aren’t so sure.

“I do not know why 17- and 18-year-olds must have their lives planned,” Foose said. “But as we embark on this new journey, let’s remember to embrace the chaos and hold on to your dreams and pursue them with passion and purpose.”

Penny Cole was picked by seniors to be their commencement speaker. Cole retired in 2023/24 as secretary for the MS/HS counseling office and as the cheer coach. Cole graduated from Holley High School in 1975.

Penny Cole delivers the keynote address on Saturday. She was picked by the class to be the speaker.

Penny Cole is a member of Holley’s Class of 1975, the last class to graduate from the old Holley High School. Every time she goes by the old school, the memories come flooding back of friendships and she feels pride being a Holley hawk, she told the class.

Cole worked at school district for 35 years as administrative assistant. She was the cheerleading coach for 35 years and won 3 sectional titles and 19 Genesee Region championships.

She is a mom to three children and a grandma to four. In the school building she served as “everyone’s mom” who was always ready with a hug, said Board of Education member Anne Winkley.

 Cole recalled sitting at commencement 50 years earlier, wondering what her future would hold.

“I want to tell you a little secret: that girl sitting in the chair 50 years ago, full of excitement and wonder about the future, she made it,” Cole said. “And she didn’t make it alone. She made it with the help of lessons she learned, the friends she made, the teachers who cared, and the community that supported her. Every time she passes the old school, all those memories come rushing back. She loves that school. And she hopes you’ll feel the same about your time here – that you’ll always look back with pride on the friendships, the experiences, and the growth that you’ve achieved.”

Cole shared advice with the graduates: “Life isn’t easy. But here’s the thing: If you work hard, if you give it your absolute best, and if you never stop learning, you will find that the lessons along the way will serve as your most valuable guide.”

She told the students they are now Holley alumni, and will carry that connection for the rest of their lives.

“Now is the time to turn that energy into action,” she said. “Here’s where your lives begin to change in ways you may not even realize yet. When you walk out of this auditorium today, you will be alumni, representing this community, carrying its legacy wherever you go.”

Their journeys and the pursuit of their goals won’t happen without some challenges and hard work.

“Dreams require action,” Cole said. “They need effort, persistence, and sometimes, a little bit of failure along the way.”

Owen Schultz and Maggie Skehan, co-presidents for the Class of 2025, welcome everyone to the commencement program.

Donovan Hendrick-Hayes is excited to be getting his diploma.

Thomas Brozek stands to be recognized as one of the award winners from the VFW for displaying the qualities of good citizenship and patriotism.

Frances Caraballo-Vazquez is recognized as one of the winners of an award in memory of Keith and Jean Kernan, which goes to a graduating senior “who freely and consistently offers a hug to the hurting, word of encouragement to the discouraged, and who readily welcomes all into their unconditional circle of friendship.”

Tracy Van Ameron, a Board of Education member, hugs Kylee Dann. The BOE members greeted all of the graduates.

Vincent Golisano is congratulated by board member Stephanie Merkley.

MacKenzie Fiorito smiles as she moves her tassel to signify her graduation. She is next to Kaiden Feis, left.

Rebecca Scharping receives her diploma and smiles for a photo with Principal Matt Feldman.

Photos by Tom Rivers

HOLLEY – Elementary students at Holley Central School enjoyed their parade this morning from the school down North Main Street, down Route 31 through the Pubic Square and ending at the Murray-Holley Historical Society depot museum.

The parade has been an annual tradition in Holley since 1957.

Holley Police Chief Robert Barton joined the students in the parade. “Good Citizens” from each grade level also were recognized at the Flag Day celebration.

A student gives a high-five to Orly the Ox, the Orleans County bicentennial mascot.

The procession included about 500 students, and many of them were joined by their parents for the walk in the village to the celebration at the museum.

The Safety Pup rode with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. Safety Pup is a nationally recognized mascot of National Child Safety Council. Many police and sheriff departments around the country embrace the Safety Pup as a mascot to promote safety.

After the parade, Orly the Ox met Safety Pup. They are joined by Chief Deputy Jim DeFilipps, left, and Sheriff Chris Bourke.

Lots of red, white and blue were on display as students walked from school to museum.

Photos by Ginny Kropf: Local artist Carol Culhane and Orleans County Legislator John Fitzak look at the painting of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Rochester, which Culhane donated to the Holley Village Board on Tuesday night. Nine Holley men were killed in the war and are included in the memorial.

HOLLEY – The Holley Village Board received a special gift Tuesday night from local artist Carol Culhane.

A lifelong supporter of all veterans, Culhane has a special place in her heart for Vietnam War veterans, as her late husband and current husband Jerry both served in Vietnam.

A gifted and self-taught artist, Culhane has used her talent to benefit veterans, including painting the Vietnam Veterans’ memorial in in Highland Park, Rochester.

Prior to Tuesday’s Village Board meeting, Culhane presented Mayor Mark Bower with a painting of the memorial, which includes soldiers from Holley who were killed in the war.

Holley lost nine young men: John P. Davis, David D. Case, Ronnie P. Sisson, David P. States, Howard Bowen, Gary E. Bullock, Gary L. Stymus, George W. Fischer Jr. and Paul S. Mandracchia, all of whom are memorialized on bollards at the Rochester memorial.

“The nine boys lost is the most per capita from any village in the nation,” Culhane said.

Holley has a population of about 1,800.

“We are very pleased with the painting and glad we got to meet Carol,” Bower said. “I am honored on behalf of the village to be owner of this piece of art.”

(Left) Holley mayor Mark Bower holds the painting Carol Culhane donated to the village board Tuesday night. It will be loaned out to historical societies or the library for special occasions, but hang permanently in the village office in the former Holley High School. (Right) U.S. Army veteran Bill Moroz and Dan Mawn of the Murray-Holley Historical Society look at the painting of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Rochester, before artist Carol Culhane donated it prior to the Holley Village Board meeting Tuesday night.

Bower announced the painting will hang in a prominent spot in the village offices, near another framed tribute to the local casualties of the Vietnam War given to the village by an anonymous donor.

Bower said they will loan the painting out to local organizations, including Murray-Holley Historical Society, Clarendon Historical Society and the Holley Library for their special occasions.

In her presentation, Culhane urged everyone to visit the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Highland Park. Approaching the park, visitors take what is known as the Veterans’ Walk, on which bricks in the ground are engraved with hundreds of veterans’ names from World War II and beyond. Just past that are flags flying from all branches of the military.

Culhane explained the idea for a memorial was spearheaded by Dr. Barry Culhane, a Vietnam era veteran who, as a medic, took care of napalm head wounds when soldiers arrived stateside.

“He wanted to create a memorial as a tribute to all heroes who fought in the Vietnam War and a place to honor the 280 service members from the Greater Rochester area, who lost their lives in Vietnam,” Carol Culhane said. “Some were also from Medina.”

Ground was broken for the memorial in 1992. The first of 3,401 trees was planted in 1994, and the memorial was dedicated on Sept. 8, 1996.

“The memorial serves as a place of tranquility, education and healing for veterans, their families and the wider community,” Culhane said. “The Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial aims to educate about the war and its effects, and to provide a space for remembrance and reflection.”

On the poster Culhane donated there are six of the nine from Holley – Case, Bowen, Davis, Mandracchia, Sisson and Stymus. Culhane was unable to find photos of the other three.

The concept of Culhane’s painting is the soldiers walking away to rest and peace in the next life. They are in uniform with all the gear they wore in battle. Helicopters are also portrayed, as they played a big part in the Vietnam War, not only providing support in battles, but transporting the wounded out of the battle area.

“There aren’t any words I can say to describe what you feel when walking down the path in the memorial, past each bollard,” Culhane said. “As you walk on the hallowed ground, stopping at each bollard to read the name, date of birth, date of death, branch of service and high school attended, it brings tears to your eyes, and a prayer in your heart that they are all resting in peace. In my generation and beyond, we were all, in one way or another, touched by the Vietnam War and the effects to our country.

“I have been in search of a home for this painting for a long time,” Culhane said. “I am eternally grateful to hand this painting off to the village of Holley to provide a place where people can stop and remember the local boys lost, as well as the 58,211 who gave their last true measure of devotion,” Culhane added.

After the presentation, the board meeting was delayed until 7 p.m. so those present could enjoy punch, cookies and conversation.

For those who would like to visit the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, it is located on a two-acre site in Highland Park, off South Avenue, near the Al Sigl Center Campus and Elmwood Avenue.

Photos and information from Holley Central School

HOLLEY – Students in the Holley High School Geometry in Construction class tackled a project that is a bit different from the sheds, barns and tiny homes built by the class in previous years.

This year, they partnered with the Village of Holley to build two Gaga Ball pits for the Holley Fireman’s Field.

Gaga Ball is a variation of dodgeball where players stand inside a hexagonal pit and try hitting each other with a ball. If a player gets hit below the waist or knees, they’re out of the game and the last person standing wins.

The class is co-taught by geometry teacher Russ Albright, who retires at the end of this school year, and technology teacher Dylan Sharpe.

“I really wanted to do something for the Holley community, so I reached out to Holley Mayor Mark Bower,” Albright said. “He asked if Gaga Ball pits were something we could do. Once I figured out what they were and saw the direct connection to geometry, I realized this would be a perfect project for my final year.”

Geometry teacher Russ Albright assists students in making a Gaga Ball pit.

The Village and Holley Joint Youth Recreation purchased the materials for the class to build the two pits. Students worked on the project outside of their classroom at the high school. They will be installed by the Village at a later date.

“It has been a really fun build,” Albright said. “I have built houses, additions, replaced windows and doors and all other aspects of building and remodeling, but I have never done anything like this. Students really got into it when Mr. Sharpe and I told them what this year’s project was going to be.”

Holley was the first in the region to offer this class in the 2016-17 school year and laid the groundwork for many surrounding schools to implement programs of their own. Throughout the years, the classes have built two 16 X 20 tiny homes for Second Wind Cottages, a non-profit in Newfane, and four barns and two sheds for Homesteads for Hope, a non-profit in Spencerport.

Technology teacher Dylan Sharpe, left, worked with students on the project at the Firemen’s Field.

Photos by Tom Rivers

HOLLEY – Blake Thaureaux, 3, of Ogden and her brother Conor Russo rides ponies brought to Holley today by Giddy Up Go Pony Rides in Bergen. It was among many activities during today’s JuneFest.

There were about 50 vendors along the canal park path, including several serving up food and cold beverages. Many crafters exhibited creative works.

Celtic Spirit performed at playground pavilion beginning at 12:30 p.m.

A Celtic Spirit musician plays during the afternoon concert. JuneFest concluded with a concert by Beggars Will Ride from 6 to 8 p.m. at Public Square.

Jaxson Deyager, 9, of Le Roy made it pretty far up the 28 ½ foot high climbing wall brought to Holley by Adventures in Climbing from Ontario, NY.

Former Holley Mayor John Kenney, left, and Holley Historian Raymond Santoro relax outside the Murray-Holley museum. The site at a former railroad depot is open noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays up until November.

Photo courtesy of Rainey Losee: Orly the Ox, the Orleans County bicentennial mascot, visited the festival grounds and got a ride on one of the ponies.

File photos by Tom Rivers: Vendors will line the path of Holley’s canal park on Saturday for June Fest. This photo is from last year’s festival.

HOLLEY – The village will be abuzz with activities on Saturday for the annual June Fest celebration.

The events begin with a 5K near the elementary school. The Holley Rotary Club is planning the annual Jim Ferris Memorial 5K. Click here for more information about the race.

Jim Ferris was one of the top runners in the Rochester region in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He died at age 53 from a sudden heart attack on May 7, 1994.

Mayor Mark Bower said the weather looks good for “a full day of fun” in Holley.

“Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food, music and activities for all ages,” he said today in a social media post to the community. “Events will take place throughout the village, including the Holley Public Square, Holley Canal Park along the historic Erie Canal, and the beautiful Holley Falls Park.”

The lineup of activities includes:

• Jim Ferris 5K at 8 a.m.
• Vendors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Children’s Athletic Parade led by Sal DeLuca, Holley’s Citizen of the Year, starts at 9:30 a.m. with line up beginning at 9 a.m. by Red, White and Moo
• Cardboard Regatta at 10 a.m. in Canal by gazebo
• St. Mary’s Chicken Barbecue starts at 11 a.m. until gone
• Orly the Bicentennial Ox doing meet and greet at village booth from 11:30 a.m. to noon
• Concert by Celtic Spirit at playground pavilion at 12:30 p.m.
• Community Free Library doing book sale and scavenger hunt
• Concert by Beggars Will Ride from 6 to 8 p.m. at Public Square. (The Who Dats kicked off the fest this evening, Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Square.)

The runners line up at the starting line for last year’s Jim Ferris 5K which was organized by the Holley Rotary Club. The race returns on Saturday at 8 a.m. with the sign in outside the elementary school.

DeFillipps served in role for Holley and Murray for 46 years

File photo by Tom Rivers: Raymond Santoro is shown in October 2023 with a copy of his book, “Haunted Holley – Tales of Ghosts, Miracles and Unexplained Mysteries.”

HOLLEY – Marsha DeFilipps has retired after 46 years as Holley’s official historian. DeFilipps also served in the role for the Town of Murray.

DeFilipps has been very active in the Holley-Murray Historical Society. She was influential in establishing the Murray-Holley Historical Society Museum in the old train depot and has led multiple talks and workshops and helped many residents trace their own familial roots.

The depot was constructed in 1907. It was moved in 1988 to Geddes Street Extension and was turned into a museum about local history.

One of the signature accomplishments during her term as historian was her creation of an Index of personal names in Landmarks of Orleans County. To do this, DeFilipps spent many months combing through and extracting every name mentioned in Isaac Signor’s 1894 publication, developing a permanent record of history.

The Holley Village Board accepted DeFilipps’ resignation on May 13 and appointed Raymond Santoro to the role.

“What can I possibly say to acknowledge the many contributions Marsha has made to this village over the course of 46 years of service?” Holley Mayor Mark Bower posted on the village website. “At every turn, with any and every request, or question, she was there to provide any of us the information we were seeking. To say Marsha was a ‘wealth of knowledge’ is simply an understatement.”

Bower during his five years as a village officials said he often turned to DeFilipps for historical photos or information, or for help with some of the village events. .such as research of Myron Holley family when his descendants were welcomed to Holley in 2023.

“Marsha was the driving force in establishing our village’s historical society, now the joint Murray-Holley Historical Society,” Bower said. “On behalf of the deputy mayor and trustees, I thank Marsha DeFilipps for her distinguished service. I thank her for how she advocated for our village and how, as historian, she represented Holley in the best of ways.”

Santoro, the new historian, has been active in the Historical Society since it was founded in 1985. In 2023 he wrote a book, “Haunted Holley – Tales of Ghosts, Miracles and Unexplained Mysteries.” The 144-page book shares some of the supernatural experiences Santoro has experienced or heard about in the Holley area.

Press Release, Holley Central School

MacKenzie Fiorito

HOLLEY –MacKenzie Fiorito of Holley has been recognized by the Monroe County Council of Superintendents as a 2025 Outstanding Senior at the 30th Annual Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Recognition Dinner on May 7.  One senior from each high school in the Monroe One and Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES region is selected for this honor based on their scholarship, leadership, service and character.

MacKenzie served as co-president of Interact Club, the largest club in the school, where she focused on leading community service projects year-round. She was president of the High School Student Council where she organized homecoming events, seasonal pep assemblies and more.

She was a SOAR Leader where she served as a peer mentor to 7th grade students, a member of the Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team, and a member of the Holley-Kendall Unified Basketball Team which empowered students of all abilities to come together to compete.

“MacKenzie embodies all that Holley stands for,” said Holley Central School Superintendent Karri Schiavone. “She is a champion for students of every ability and represents Holley with her leadership, positivity and compassion. She exudes kindness and strength, making her a true a role model to her peers and perfect candidate for this award.”

Information courtesy of Holley Central School

HOLLEY – The Holley Board of Education approved tenure to the following staff members during Monday’s board meeting:

• Wil Prince, elementary physical education teacher
• Riley Graham, 1st grade teacher
• Kimberly Ellis, districtwide art teacher
• Nicole Laure, MS/HS counselor
• Matthew Feldman, MS/HS principal
• Scott Wheeler, elementary band teacher
• Samantha Claffey, MS/HS Spanish teacher

Voters will elect 4 members to Board of Education

HOLLEY – Voters in the Holley school district today will vote on a proposed $30,774,000 budget, as well as other propositions and will also elect four members to the Board of Education.

The budget increases spending by 3.91 percent or $1,159,000 from the $29,615,000 in 2024-25.

The tax levy will increase 1.49 percent from $7,952,214 to $8,070,702. That is $212,931 under the district’s allowable tax cap, Holley school officials said.

Voting is today from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Holley Middle/High School Foyer.

The budget continues all existing school day academic programs and courses. State aid covers 70.3 percent of the budget and Holley is budgeting an increase in state funds from $20,725,520 to $21,620,241.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to elevate the educational experience in Holley, we’ve approached this year’s planning with a renewed focus on innovation, growth and excellence,” district superintendent Karri Schiavone and BOE President Anne Winkley wrote in a message to the community. “Our goal is not only to sustain high-quality learning, but to elevate it – providing new opportunities that inspire students, support educators, and engage our community.”

The positions include:

Proposition One – Budget at $30,774,000

Proposition Two – Authorization to purchase school buses and similar vehicles at an estimated maximum cost of $250,200.

Proposition Three –  Authorization to collect $212,394 for Community Free Library, which is up $5,554 or by 2.7 percent.

Board of Education – There are four seats up for election for the Board of Education. Three names are on the ballot. A write-in will determine at least one of the seats. The two candidates with the highest number of votes will each serve a three-year term. The candidate with the third highest votes will serve a two-year term and the fourth-highest vote-getter will serve a one-year term.

Candidates on the ballot include:

Tracy Van Ameron – A senior scientist in Software Engineering at L3Harris, Van Ameron is currently on the BOE. She and her husband Jeremy have three children.

“As a parent of three very different children, I have found myself invested in many aspects of education including general education, accelerated programs, special education, Career and Technical Education, arts and music and sports,” Van Ameron stated in the school’s newsletter. “I have learned a tremendous amount through my children by being involved in their education.”

Jessica L. Sniatecki – The Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Healthcare Studies at SUNY Brockport, Sniatecki also is a current member of the Holley Board of Education. She and her husband Anthony have a daughter who is a second-grader at Holley.

“I believe that the top priority of the district should be preparing its students for successful futures,” Sniatecki stated in the newsletter. “This requires that schools are accessible and welcoming to all students, flexible in their educational approaches to both challenge high-achieving students and provide support for those who need it, able to hire and retain quality school staff, and work in partnership with parents and community members to facilitate student success.”

Stephanie Merkley – An employee at Liberty Pumps in Bergen, Merkley is married with two daughters. She is currently on the Board of Education.

“I have worked as a substitute for the school in years past,” she stated in the newsletter. “I had two children, and several nieces and nephews attend the school, and I’m looking to assist the town in any way possible in ensuring all children are given the benefit of an education they deserve. I have seen different sides of the school environment, and I think this opportunity will allow me to bring that experience forward in a way that will benefit all students.”

Photos by Tom Rivers

HOLLEY – Holley students and community volunteers spent about four hours today working on the Vietnam War memorial outside the VFW. The group reset about 500 bricks, removed weeds and put down a perimeter of mulch. They also painted the shells by the Vietnam War era tank.

Some of the volunteers also worked on the site for a few hours the previous week.

The Holley Interact Club and EarlyAct sent a group of about 100 students in the community to pick up litter, clean headstones at Hillside Cemetery and for the first time work on the memorial by the tank.

Gage Campbell goes underneath the tank to pick up broken glass and debris.

Jack Breuilly, center, removes bricks while Gage Campbell climbs them before they were reset. Gage’s dad Matt Campbell was able to get the lights working at the site.

The memorial initially was installed in 2009 as part of an Eagle Scout project led by Dylan Lotzow.

The volunteers wanted to get the site looking good in time for Memorial Day on May 26.

Provided photos: This group picked up trash along the canal trail and at the Holley Waterfalls.

Students also cleaned headstones at Hillside Cemetery.

Photos by Tom Rivers: Ryker Knight gets the site along the tank ready for mulch.

Logan Lane, right, and Jack Breuilly paint the top of the shells for the tank.

These Holley students yank out weeds and reset bricks along the tank.

Karri Schiavone, the Holley district superintendent, thanks the students and other volunteers for their efforts to help the community. Holley Mayor Mark Bower also said he appreciates the efforts for the group for the annual clean sweep.

Interact, EarlyAct clubs also will be cleaning headstones at Hillside Cemetery

Press Release, Holley Central School

HOLLEY – The Holley Interact and EarlyAct Clubs are gearing up to host their fifth community Clean Sweep on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Historically, over 100 students, staff and community members have participated where they sweep the canal park, walking paths and village sidewalks collecting trash to both better the environment and restore beauty to the community.

Due to the annual fall Cemetery Clean Up being postponed earlier this school year, participants will also be cleaning headstones at the Hillside Cemetery as part of this year’s Clean Sweep.

The Clean Sweep event is planned in alignment with the Parks & Trails New York annual state-wide Earth Day Canal Clean Sweep. The Cemetery Clean Up is organized in partnership with Clarendon Town Historian Melissa Ierlan. This marks the seventh year for Cemetery Clean Up where students give back to the community and honor the generations of local residents who have been buried in the cemetery since 1866.

Volunteers will meet at the Holley Elementary School parking lot. They will then be split up within the Village of Holley, Holley Canal Park and path, and Hillside Cemetery. Some will travel by foot and some will be shuttled by bus.

About Interact and EarlyAct Clubs:

Holley MS/HS implemented Interact Club in 2017. It is offered to students in grades 7-12 interested in volunteering their service to their community and school. Interact is the largest club in the school with over 70 active members. They participate in multiple service projects throughout the year, including Parks & Trails New York Adopt-a-Trail program, assembling bagged lunches for Open Door Mission, preparing and serving meals at Orleans Koinonia Kirchen and more.

Inspired by Interact, the Elementary School launched EarlyAct Club in 2023 where fifth and sixth graders can gain an increased awareness of knowledge of their community and participate in service projects, including assembling homeless necessity bags, goody bags for active military members, and for Golisano Children’s Hospital. Both clubs are sponsored by the Holley Rotary Club.

Provided photos

HOLLEY – Nora Lindsay (center), a junior at Holley Junior-Senior High School, is shown with Neil and Diane Valentine, parents of Evan Valentine.

Lindsay sold cookies in April in memory of Evan, who passed away at age 18 on February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Evan was very active in Holley’s music program and also was a soccer player and Eagle Scout.

Lindsay was able to donate $700 for the C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association in memory of Evan Valentine.

“This community will not and can not forget everything Evan meant to us,” Lindsay said in a message to promote the cookie sale for the C.U.R.E.