HAMMONDSPORT HAPPENINGS

+ Today, Sunday, April l5 is the second and final day of the White Wine Barrel Tasting at McGregor's Winery. Call: 607-292-3999.

+ The newest member of the Hammondsport Rotary Club is Wade Saunders, propietor of SEO Word Search Service in nearby Wayne.

+ Officers of The Keuka Lake Players, now in its 21st year in the Hammondsport area are: Board o f Trustees: President, Kim Stewart; Vice President, Sandra Williams; S e c r e t a r y, Michael Romano; Treasurer, Anne Pinneo. Other trustees include Ken Corey, Rosemary Curtis, Kathy Gill, William Hoover, Jean Peterson, Joan Rogerson, John Rogerson, Greg Rougeux. Charter Member include: Wayne and Mary Chlodo, Gordon Herrick, Gary Hicks, Evelyn Lacroix, the late Myrna Marshall, John Rogerson.

+ Some of the most recent Keuke Lake Association's programs and activities include the following: Proactively conducting a water quality testing program continues yearly; sponsoring the update of the lake level monitoring system; facilitating the development of the Uniform Docks and Moorings Regulations; Taking part with Both Counties Sheriffs; Departments to promote navigation safety; Publishing a pertinent/ interesting newsletter for members plus much more. Take a moment today to renew your membership in Keuka Lake Association so it can continue working for you.

+ Twenty-two young men and women musicians represented Hammondsport Central School at all All- County competition this spring from 6th grade through Junior High and Senior High. The band and chorus talented musicians were 6th graders Sydney Farmer, Brooke Clark and Lauren Binnert in Chorus and Band; Dustin Deal (Band) Connor Amsden (chorus). Junior High: Cody Billings ,Chorus; Cejae Scotchner, Band & Chorus; Susan Sincerbox, Band & 'Chorus; Brynn Day, Band; Cora Moyer, Band and Chorus; Kyle Young, Band; Hannah Jacquier, Chorus; Kelly Perzk, Chorus; Rachel Armstrong Band & Chorus; Senior High Chorus: Megan Walling, Jessica Gilson, Jennifer Lane, Kayln Walruth. Senior High Band: Jennifer Lane, Michelle Gardner, Josh Haluszczcak, Carlie Brown, Kayla Walruth Christie Mortisen.

+ Bostwick Club meets for dinner and fellowship at the Masonic Temple on Main Street, Saturday, April 21 at 6 p.m. Dinner is in charge of Gary and Sharon Utter, assisted by George and Peggy Boyce, Bryan and Jill Flynn, Jerry and Jackie Holcombe, Philip Polizzi. Entertainment following a short business meeting in charge of Richard and Pat Shuart will be Dave and Karen Shirley. HAMMONDSPORT HAPPENINGS + Now that we are in

another war overseas, we should be glad our men and women injured soldiers from so many wars who have been injured had all through the years since the Civil War, and, just remember

how many wars we've had, had such a wonderful place to return to. The Bath VA Medical Center began as a New York State Soldier and Sailors Home during that war Cival War between the states. An appeal in the

l870's to The Grand Army of the Republic brought in the first money to have on

hand to

build

such a medical place. The first corner stone was layed in June of 1877. History tells' us that very soon after the building was built, traffic was like a big city. Well over l9,000 visitors came to visit their wounded soldier relatives. The Civil War Veterans were visited by many noted Americans. One of them was the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe. After the big opening in l879, history tells us that between l878 and l929, the home serviced wounded combat veterans of NYS. This place was turned over to the Federal Government in May of l929 and one year later became part of the Veterans Administration. More later.

Church news:

+ St. Gabriels Catholic Church: Thanks goes to Belinda Leggett for making the gorgeous Lenteen banners and to Kevin Morris for hanging them from lights in the church.

+ St. James Episcopal Church: 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist; Sunday School. Monday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meeting at church. Tuesday at 3 p.m. April 17 and Saturday, April 21 at 3 p.m. (T) and ll a.m. (S) Food Pantry Open; Wednesday, 2:l5 p.m. Tayolor Care Holy Eucharist; Thursday, April 19 at 12 noon Holy Eucharist; Friday, April 20 at 6 p.m. dinner and a movie at the Rector's home, 10 Shethar Street.

+ First United Methodist Church: Two morning services, 8:30 a.m. Contempory; 11 a.m. Traditional. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Junior Church for K-3rd 8:30-ll a.m. Nursery School: 8:30 and 11 a.m. On a 5th Sunday, which in April will be April 29, there is one morning worship at l0 a.m.

+ First Presbyterian Church: Pertaining to all village area churches, there is coming up this summer an Ecumenical Vacation Bible School again at the First United Methodist Church on Main Street, June 25-29, for children in the 4-6th grade school. Adult teachers and other young people helpers are needed. At the Presbyterian Church, contact Lynn Domras, and John Wilderman may be contacted or Diane Albright at

+ the host school to see what

part can be taken care of by volunteers. Next planning meeting is April 26. Don't forget the Adult Bible Study at l0 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church led by Jim Walling.