The City of Olean will dedicate the center field stage at Bradner Stadium to the late Dennis B. Jones on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. The tunnel entrance will be opened and individuals who plan to attend the event are asked to use that entrance.
Mr. Jones, an Olean realtor, was one of the driving forces behind the popular Rally in the Valley. In 2014, aided by the generosity of several organizations and individuals, The Rally in the Valley stage was constructed at the stadium.
On August 9, 2016 in Resolution #67-16, Mayor William J. Aiello and the Olean Common Council recognized the efforts of Mr. Jones and dedicated the stage at Bradner Stadium to him. "We are looking forward to this event to honor Mr. Jones and his commitment to our community," Mayor Aiello said. "We were waiting to have members of his family available for the dedication and are pleased that his sister, Donelle Jones Shelc, will be in attendance."
