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Improving driver safety

The staff of the Caregiver Resource Center of the Steuben County Office for the Aging can help sort out issues and make suggestions for improving elderly driving safety.

For confidential help visit the Steuben County Office for the Aging website at www.steubencony.org.

Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary of Unit 173 meets every second Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Charles Wescott Post on William St., Bath.

SPCA donations

The Finger Lakes SPCA is requesting area residents to continue donating returnable cans and bottles to the shelter on St. Rte. 54. The recyclable materials are a significant source of income for the SPCA.

Volunteers also are needed to assist in the delivery of returnable materials to recycling centers and in walking dogs and cleaning facilities.

For further information call 776-3039. Communication problems?

The Center for Dispute Settlement is offering a free service to Steuben County residents to help with communication skills. The service is for residents under the age of 21. Services are confidential and a neutral person is available to help individuals.

For more information contact the Center for Dispute Settlement in Bath at 776- 6976. Village of Bath Housing Authority Board

The Village of Bath Housing Authority Board will meet at 4 p.m. the forth Monday of every month (except where a Holiday occurs, then it will be held the week before.) Dormann Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Dormann Library will hold their next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Empire Room of the Library Building, 101 W. Morris St., Bath.

Please call the Library at 776-4613 to confirm that the regular meeting has not been rescheduled. Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group

Victims of Domestic Violence Women's Support Group will meet from 6-7 p.m. Thursday evenings.

For more information call 1-800-286-3407.

Senior trips

A Bath Village/Town senior trip will be held on August 8 to a luncheon cruise on Skaneatelas Lake and Thoroughly Modern Mille at the Merry Go Round Theater, Auburn. Sign ups will be held Monday, June 25 at 1 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village of Bath Municipal Building, 110 Liberty St., Bath. Wine Country Toastmasters

Wine Country Toastmasters will beet the first and third Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the County Health Care Facility, Co. Rte. 113, Bath. The meeting will discuss enhancing communication and leadership skills.

For more information call 776-6813 or email at tbilancio@bilancio.org. Bird walk and breakfast

Anne Keddy and Dr. Randy Weidner will present Wildflowers of the Finger Lakes at 10:30 a.m. July 14 at Mossy Bank Nature Center.

Book buddy

Teenagers between the ages of 7-12 can consider being a book buddy this summer at the Dormann Library.

Book buddy volunteers will assist with the summer reading club, summer programs, informal read aloud sessions, book displays, shelving books, shelf reading, etc. Each book buddy will work a minimum of 3 weeks, 2-3 hours per day, 1-2 days a week. We will work around a volunteer's schedule.

The summer program "Get a Clue @ Your Library" will run from June 26- August 17. Recruitment, interviews and the selection process will take place May 30-June 12. Training night will be Tuesday, June 19 at 5 p.m. with pizza and soda.

Stop by the Dormann Library and pick up a book buddy application or pick one up at the Haverling High School Library.

For further information call the Dormann Library at 776-4613. Bath VA Walking Tours

To demonstrate the pride of the Bath VA, the Bath VA Dietetic Staff will conduct walking tours of the grounds every Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. until Sept. 29, 2007.

Veterans, employees, and their families as well as the general public are welcome to join the tours and there is not cost to participate.

For questions or for more information call Dietary Staff at 664-4717. Arbor Day Foundations

Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in The National Arbor Day Foundation's free booklet, "How To Prune Youth Shade Trees." From pruning in the early years of a tree's life, to learning how to strengthen trees by removing branches, this illustrated, easy-to-follow guide offers timely and practical tips.

For a free copy, send your name and address to: How To Prune, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or go online at www.arborday.org. Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School for children in grades Pre-K to 6th grade will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 25 to June 29 at the First Baptist Church of Avoca.

For more information call 566-2077 or visit www.firstbaptistavoca.org. Haverling Class of 1967 40th Class Reunion

Haverling Class of 1967 is having its 40th class reunion July 27-29 and is looking for current addresses and phone numbers for the following classmates: Dave Stever, Robin Dreher, Susan Bradley, Nilda Sanchez, George O'Malley, Michele Smalt, Larry White, Sharon Christopher, Barbara Webster, Michele DuPont, Bruce Manuilow, Roberta Leach, David Rice, Nelson Hobbs, Jeanette Marvin, Steve Parulski and Wayne Kleinsteuber.

If you can help us locate these classmates, you can call Jack Kinney at 776- 7909, send a fax to Jack at 776-7910, or email information to kinney.j@gmail.com.

Please include your name and phone number for any questions we may have. Kiwanis Annual Fishing Derby

The Kiwanis Annual Fishing Derby will be held from 12-4 p.m. June 24 at Babcock Hollow Campground, Bath.

Lunch will be provided for the day. Children must be accompanied by adult. All ages up to 15 are eligible for prizes. Also held will be a casting contest.

For questions please contact Rhonda Sweet at 776- 3547. Cohocton Bible School

The Cochocton Assembly of God will hold a vacation bible school, Avalanche Ranch, a wild ride through God's word, from 6-8 p.m. June 25 and 29 at 31 N. Dansville St. (Rt. 415,) Cohocton. The event is for children from four years of age through 6th grade. Bible stories and verses, songs, dance, games and snacks will be available. H-port Fire Department Raffle

The Hammondsport Fire Department will hold a raffle June 30. 1st place prize is a firefighter quilt, 2nd place prize is $100 and 3rd place prize is $50. Attendence at the drawing is not necessary. Donation is $1 per ticket.

For more information or to purchase a ticket call John Pietrzak at 569-2879 or any H.F.D fireman. Community Vacation Bible School

Seven churches in the Hammondsport area will hold a Community Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 25- 29 at the Hammondsport United Methodist Church. The bible school is called Take the Pludge, t is a water park theme where the kids will "Make a Splash with jesus."

To register call 569-3511 or 868-3945 and receive a free t-shirt and music CD. Finishing Touch Soccer Camp

Finishing Touch Soccer Camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 25-29 in Bath. The camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 6-18. The cost is $80 per child.

For more information call Matt Hill at 368-3175 or Tuesday Mishook at 776-4534. P-burgh Historical Society

The Prattsburgh Historical Society quarterly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. June 28 at the new historical building, 19 N. Main, Prattsburgh. Mary Ann Robinson will be guest speaker. Her topic will be "The Underground Railroad in Steuben County." For more information call 522-3566. Jeff Johnson Memorial golf tournament

The 1st Annual Jeff Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held June 30 with "T"-off held at 8 a.m. at the Watkins Glen Golf Course. The cost is $240 per team with includes captain and four man crew. The first 18 prepaid teams will play. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams will receive prizes. A skin game will also be held.

Proceeds will go to the Jeff Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more infomation or regservation contact Lisa Fos at The Gold Mine, 776-3132 or Mike Fox at 569-3608. Make checks payable to The Jeff Johnson memorial Scholarship Fund. Natural Gas Exploration and Leasing

Rural land owners are invited to a meeting from 7-9 p.m. June 26 at the Prattsburgh Central School Cafetorium, Rt. 53, Prattsburgh, to learn about natural gas exploration and leasing. Speakers will be Attorney Chris Denton and Chemung County Farm Bureau President Ashur Terwilliger. Ligh refreshments will be provided. The meeting is sponsored by the Steuben County Farm Bureau.

For more information call the Steuben County Farm Bureau office at 776- 3765.

Play Like a Pro

Play Like a Pro returns to the Bath Little League for the third straight year featuring Baseball Camp focusing on techniques of hitting and pitching. The camps will be held on Monday, July 2 and Tuesday July 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Bath Little League Complex in maple Heights. Cost is $35 per session for boys and girls of ages 5-13.

Space is limited to provide quality instruction. The camp is conducted by Matt Perry former Elmira Pioneer and Chicago Cubs pitcher, featuring Mansfield University Baseball Coach Harry Hillson and his staff.

To register call Matty Perry at 368-2241. Legislative Meeting day

A Special Administration Committee meeting is scheduled prior to the Legislative Meeting at 9:30 a.m. June 25 in the Legislative Committee Conference Room. Purpose of the meeting is to approve the County's property insurance.