Hammondsport Happenings
Happenings by Hope Hereford

Eleanor Domras celebrates her 90th birthday today. Among activities honoring her will be birthday cake and ice cream between 2-4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, where her son, Robert and daughter-in -law, Lynn, are active members. No gifts please.

The Hammondsport school district's Music Department invites the public to come to the Main Street Auditorium, Friday, October 20 at 7:30pm to hear The Ithaca College Brass Quintet present an evening of music, sponsored by HCS Parent-Teacher Organization and the Steuben County Youth Bureau. Admission is free and open to all.

Hammondsport Rotarians gathered at the end of September at the Park Inn, where they meet Wednesday evening's following the cleaning of the highway from the Traffic Light to Pleasant Valley. This is one of their local services .

A meeting of Chamber of Commerce members will be held at their Visitors Center on Shethar Street this Tuesday, October l7.

Vine City Order of the Eastern Star served a Meatloaf Dinner at the Masonic Temple October l3. They offer such meals each mother except summer time to help them finance their charitably efforts in the community and elsewhere.

The annual leaf pick-up for the residents of Hammondsport takes place on Wednesday, October l8 through Tuesday, November 21 courtesy of the Hammondsport DPW, announces DPW superintendant. Please rake leaves to the curb and sidewalk, not in the street. Please do not include any branches, twigs and trash. On November 20, all leaves must be raked out by that evening as the 21st, again, is the last day of collection.

Yesterday, October 14 was the Steuben County Historical Society Board & County Historian Meeting with Historians at l2:30 pm.

Next Sunday, October 22 , at the Curtiss Museum is the Dedication of the Curtiss Seaplane Wall in memory of Jack Farmer. The Dedication will begin at 5 pm with a reception following the ceremony.

Monday, October 23, at 8:30 am Steuben County Youth in Government meet to turn in their Journals Reports, and at 9 am with Allan Johnson, Board of Elections. At l0 am they will attend the County Legislative Meeting in the South Conference Room of the Legislature across the street from Pulteney Park. They will also have lunch and interviews with the Legislators. The final area of interest that day will be a l:30 pm meet ing with Andrew Greeley of the Probation Department.

Superintendent Christ Brown of HCS recently announced that the district has three main goals for this school year: continuing to increase student achievement; managing the building project; creating a fiscal plan that taxpayers can support. He mentioned to all staff that these goals are not unrealistic, but they can only be competed with the involvement and support of everyone. The same can be said for the community when we begin to deal with the program and staffing changes that will take place with the creation of our fiscal plane, says Brown. He invites everyone to attend forums that are offered related to the budget as well as any committees that will be formed at the end of this month to help the school's fiscal and education program. People's input as voting members of the community will be an essential part of a long term health of the school district, concludes the superintendent

CHURCH NEWS

St. James Episcopal Church: St. James is beginning preparations for their second Annual Bazaar and Luncheon on November 4th from 9am- 3:30pm. Among booths will be Mission Jewelry, a Quilt Raffle, White Elephant table; and a Silent Auction. There will be a luncheon and many gifts for Christmas time. More information later.

The church gives it thanks to William Kingham, chairman of the recent Harvest Festival and all who attended. Also thanks to all who helped in many other ways.

This Friday, October 20 at 6pm, will be dinner and a movie at the Rector's home, 10 Shethar Street. Please bring a dish to share- beverages and dishes will be provided. Open to all members and friends. The October movie is: ESTHER.

Vestry Highlights for September 2006 included Karen Derr, agreeing to take the position of Treasurer. The transition will take place this fall. The church thanks her so much as it also thanks Patty Forenz, treasurer for several years. This position is a difficult job and the church is very appreciative to those who take it on.

A gift of $1000 was given to the Discretionary Fund in the form of stock. The Vestry will sell the stock and give the money to that Fund.

And, among many other highlights - due to Ted Dykas' illness, he and Sue cannot attend Convention this month. Appointed Alternates has been Leah Nichiporuk and Elizabeth Frey.

First United Methodist Church: Sunday, October l5, 200pm, SCHCF service 4pm Laity Banquet. Saturday, October 21 is the church's Annual United Methodist Women's Bazaar in the undercroft, offering homemadecrafts, Granny's Attic, collectables, etc. No clothing. home made ice cream. Baked Goods Booth, headed by Joyce Jacquier, luncheon, etc.

There is an Alzheimers's Seminar on Tuesday, October 24 from ll am-2:30 pm at the Radisson Hotel, Corning, for any member of the faith community:$ 25. More info? Call (800) 272-3900 or www.alzrochesterny. org

First Presbyterian Church: Congregational supper at the church on Thursday, October 19, 6:30pm, Following the meal, Jim Walling will address the group on the upcoming Adult Bible Class planned to begin on October 22, taught by him. Session Meeting, Tuesday, Oct.l7-7pm.

Pulteney/Hammondsport churches are exploring the possibility of having a quarterly newsletter. Anyone interested let Interim Pastor Anne know ASAP!

St. Gabriel's Catholic Church: Today, at the llam Mass, the church resumes the custom of having the children and youth take the roles of the liturgical ministers and musicians once a month.

Do you feel "stuck in a rut?" Call St.Bernard's School of Theology/ Ministry today. They have people available to help you figure out how God is calling you. You don't need to be in a program/ courses. They're there to help-Call (585) 271-3657 ext. 289 or email tmcdadeclay@stbernards.eduweb SPECIAL:

A Hammondport couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recentlly. They are Ed and Janice Tyler, who were married at St. James Episcopal Church on October 20, l956. Ed retired from Taylor Wine Company as an engineering project manager and Janice retired from Hammondsport Central School as a Teacher Assistant in Remedial Reading.

Ed has enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and his grandchildren. Janice has enjoyed her home, helping children read, and her childen and her grandchildren.

They are the parents of three daughters: Susan (and Cliff) Weatherell, Rochester; Rebecca (and Lawrence) Marvin, Newark, NY; Sara (and Jeffrey) Hunn, Mesa, Arizona. They are the grandparents of four grandchildren: Hannah and Leah Marvin of Newark, NY; Jordan and Ryan Hunn, Mesa Arizona.