HAMMONDSPORT HAPPENINGS

• The Keuka Lake Association 2007 Annual Meeting was held at 9 a.m., July 14, at the Hammondsport High School Auditorium. Refreshments were served starting at 8:15 a.m. At this meeting nine persons were named directors for a term of two years; Barrington: Bebette Yunis; Jerusalem: Marsha Senges; Pulteney: Sandra Pietropaoli; Wayne: Bill Feinstein and Dave deCalesta. All but Ms. Pietropaoli were re-elected. At large: Trafford Doherty, Mike Doyle and John Webster, also re-elected.

Ms. Pietropaoli lives in Pittsford, NY with her husband Dr. John Pietropaoli. She is a graduate of the Genessee Hospital Nursing School and has worked as a nurse over the years at the Lahey Clinic as well as at her husband's medical office. They raised six children and now have thirteen grandchildren. Her hobbies are quilting, cooking, gardening, family and friends. They are long time supporters of the Keuka Lake Association and spend their summers at their cottage in Pulteney. The meeting also transacted such other business that comes before such a meeting. The meeting was presided over by President Bob Worden, by the Order of the Board of Directors (more news later).

• The biggest Hammondsport Blood Drive ever was put together by the American Red Cross on July 19th at the Hammondsport Fire Department on Route 54. It involved food from area businesses, raffles, free Tshirts, WENY-TV and WVIN. Promotion and support from several community-service groups and churches help make this a successful and enjoyable event. Usually only 4% of the eligible public donates blood! Many thanks to those who donated on July 19th.

• Sunday, July 22 is the last day of the weekend's 25th Annual Wine Country Classic Antique Boat Show and Regatta on Keuka Lake, Hammondsport, from July 23- 27 Watercolor at Art Haven Studio 607-569-3372.

• On July 28-29 at the Curtiss Museum is the Curtiss Classic Motorcycle Rally. Call the Museum for more information at 607-569-2160.

• At the Thursday, July 26 Summer Concert Series in the Village Park Square from 6:00-8:00 pm is "The Cross Eyed Cats", brought to the public by the 'Port's Five Star Bank!!

• Last month the sixth and third grade classes at Hammondsport Central School visited the Fred & Harriet Taylor Memorial Library where members of the sixth grade class presented their original stories to the third grade students. The sixth graders spent the fourth quarter of the school year writing, illustrating and publishing their own short stories. An anthology of the completed stories is being presented to the library for inclusion in their collection. The third graders enjoyed hearing the stories very much.

• Hammondsport Central Alumni Association hosts their 105th Annual meeting and dinner at the Hammondsport Fire Hall on Saturday, July 28th. They will begin with a 6:00 pm social hour followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

• The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) had another great year and they wish to thank all who helped make it such a success! Kim Sprague, President, says they are always looking for help so call her at 569-3646 if you'd like to assist in the 2007-8 year. In the past school year, here is part of a list of projects they did! A Hands-On Science Night, the annual Reading Festival, children's games at Homecoming, and two Family Movie Nights were all free-ofcharge events! In addition to events, PTO is often called upon to provide rewards or receptions for school celebrations like balloons at Kindergarten registration, a cookie reception after the winter concert and ice cream and trophies for the elementary perfect attendance student celebration. As part of the reading incentive program, the PTO provided each student in grades K-6 with a book. Every fifth grader received a t-shirt purchased by the PTO upon completing the D.A.R.E. program. A sixth grade graduation reception, National Honor Society reception, snacks for Teacher Appreciation Day, etc. were all works of this dedicated group. Of course they had to have fund raisers to do all this. Some of them included snack sales during Family Movies, Best Seat in the House raffle, a Halloween dance, sock hop, open house dinner, etc. Just remember, they could use your help.

Wheeler, New York's Envirometal Recylcling is closed from July 9 through August 2. Call 607-776-6308 for more information.

• The retired teachers and staff of Hammondsport Central School will meet for breakfast Wednesday, July 25 at Darcy's Restaurant in Hammondsport at 9 a.m. (This stop was once a Chinese Restaurant on Rt. 54).

• Every week in Steuben County, eleven new cancer cases are diagnosed and five deaths are caused by cancer that is why the Relay for Life is held yearly, usually in July at the Bath Fairgrounds. This year it was July 14-15 It celebrates survivors of cancer and honors those who die of it.

• The Steuben County Historical Society summer hours at the Magee House in Bath will be open each Saturday from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. during July and August. Guided tours will be given.

Church news

• St. Gabriel's Catholic Church: It was determined in a recent Forum Meeting that this year's parish Summer Festival will be considerably scaled back with only our Time, Talent, Treasure Auction and a Food Concession of primarily barbeque beef sandwiches, taking place on August 18, the same day as the Hammondsport Craft Show. Part of the proceeds of the day may be donated to the Nativity of Mary Parish in Ghana as was suggested by parishioners at the last forum meeting. (Nativity of Mary Parish is Father Peter's home parish in Ghana) . Please continue preparing your items for the Time, Talent and Treasure Auction and complete a blank donor form located on the table in the back of the Church.

• St. James Episcopal Church: July 22, 8th Pentecost: Lay Ministers schedule assisting Rector, Rev. Sandra Curtis; Chalice: L. Nichiporuk; Acolytes: N. Forenz; Readers: D. Lundy, S. Pulver; Ushers: J. Grillo and L. Grillo.

Every Thursday we have a 12:15 pm Eucharist at St. James. Please plan on attending whenever possible. St. James Crafters are not meeting for the summer months. Contact Nancy French if you have any questions concerning crafts and the bazaar. This month there is a second movie night on July 27, at 6:00 pm at the Rector's home, 10 Shethar Street. It will be " Shall we Dance?" Come at 6:00 pm and bring a dish to pass. Beverage and dishes provided.

• First United Methodist Church: Remember that on the 5th Sunday in a month (and there will be one this month - Sunday, July 29th) the early morning Contemporary service at 8:30 am and the 9:45 am Sunday School, plus the 11 a.m. Traditional service, will be combined into a 10 a.m. Sunday combined service.

• First Presbyterian Churches of Hammondsport and Pulteney: Sunday, July 8 the churches met together in Hammondsport for the third "Touch of Brass" Jazz orchestra

from the Rochester area.

+ All men, they have devoted themselves for years to playing gospel music and sacred Jazz numbers in churches. The Free Will offering taken up that Sunday went to the band. The church was packed with happy listeners . There is a Farmer's market outside of the Hammondsport Church, offering fresh produce and baked goods each Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.