YOUR COMMUNITY
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.

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.

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.

Life on the Ground

Dr. Randy Weidner, Nature Center Committee Member, will present Life on the Ground: A Litter Search at 10:30 a.m. August 18 at the Mossy Bank Nature Center, Bath. The event does not include picking up of litter.

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. Steuben County Historical Society

The Steuben County Historical Society announces the following summer hours. The Magee House, located at the Dormann-Davenport Learning Complex, West Morris St. in Bath, will be open each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Aug. Personnel will be on hand to staff the site and offer guided tours to visitors.

Volunteer Mediators Wanted

The Center for Dispute Settlement is presently seeking public service minded individuals that would be interested in becoming a Volunteer Mediator in one of their three offices in Steuben County. They expect to train approximately 20 participants to help. For more information call jim Waight at 776-6976.

H-port Farmers' Market

The Hammondsport Farmers' Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, from Aug. to Oct. at the Citizen Hose Firemen's Feild, State Route 54, Hammondsport. For more information call 377-4143 or 776-4362.

VA updating patient records

VA Healthcare Nework Upstate New York will be updating all veterans' records during the upcoming month. The VA may contact veterans to verify or update their address; phone number; insurance information, including identification numbre; and other information. VA will not ask for Social Security numbers, as that is already on file.

An individual from the VA Veterans Contact Center will call and identify himself or herself as a VA employee. If veterans prefer, they can also update their information on their next vist.

For more information visit the VA on the web at www.va.gov/visns/visn02.

First Presbyterian Church open for Sanctuary tours

The sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Bath on Pulteney Square will be open to visitors on Wednesdays, August 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tour guides will be on hand to help visitors observe the impressive work of Louis Confort Tiffany who created the sancutary's interior design ca 1895-7.

School Supply Drive

Catholic Charities Turing Point in conjunction with Americorps and Centenary United Methodist Church are in the process of organizing their 2007 school supply drive for Bath area residents. Distribution date is August 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Bath, 6 Pulteney Square East, Bath. Sign ups will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. August 7 at the Catholic Charities Turning Point, 23 Liberty St., Bath and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. August 6 at the First Presbyterian Church, Main St., Prattsburgh.

Students must be residents of Bah, Kanona, Savona, Cameron, Hammondsport, Prattsburgh or Bradford.

People are asked to sign up so that they have a better idea of the number of supplies that are needed. Those who are signed up will be served first.

Catholic Charities are asking for donations between $50 and $500. 100% of the donation goes directly to the purchase of school supplies. Please make the check payable to Catholic Charities Turning Point with 2007 School Supply Drive in the memo.

Kiss a cow

Miss Joyce, Youth Services Coordinator at the Dormann Library is issuing a challenge to kids ages 3- grade 5. If 150 kids sign up for the "Get a Clue at Your Library" Reading Club and 60% (90 kids) read 5 hours or more she will kiss a cow.

Miss Joyce will kiss a cow at the Family Picnic Summer Finale on August 23 at about 7:30. So kids, come in, sign up, and READ!

The Dormann Library is located at 101 W. Morris Street in Bath, NY. For more information call 607- 776-4613.

Softball Challenge

The United Way Company Softball Challenge will be held from 4 p.m. till dusk August 22 and 23 at the Holding Point Recreation Complex, Horseheads. The event benefits the United Way of the Southern Tier.

Entry fee will be $100 per team. Entry fee is paid 100% to the United Way and 1st, 2nd and 3rd get to claim a portion of the entry fee as part of their special events. This event is for fun and raising awarness and money for the United Way. Dates will be subject th change due to either number of entrants and/or field availablility.

Interested in participation contact Shawn Harrington at Eaton Electrical 796-3258.

American Red Cross course schedule

• A babysitting class will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Bath American Red Cross chapter office. The course is for youths ages 11-14. The course will teach responsibilities of a babysitter, accident prevention, emergency first aid, and how to prepare for a babysitting job. The cost is $40.

• A babysitter's instructor course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Bath American Red Cross chapter office. The cost to attend the course is $50.

• A Mas Care disaster course will be held from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6 in the American Red Cross Bath Office, 110 Liberty St., Bath. The course will privide an overview of Community Service Activities that support a disaster relief. Participated will learn about the activities required for sheltering, feeding, and bluk distribution of goods during a disaster relief operation.

Bluebarry Blast

Blueberry Blast will be held from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 3 W. Washington Blvd., Bath. The menu is as follows: yummy blueberry deserts, homemade ice cream and frech blueberries by the quart. Take outs available.

A book signing by Chelsey Keeler will be held at the event. She is the author of Peek-A-Blue Berry Farm "Classic Blueberry Recipes." Pre-Kindergarten program

Applications are being accepted or the 2007-2008 Avoca Central School Head Start Program and district Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. Avoca school will provide a curriculum based program that meets New York State Learning Standards and helps children develop physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively and creatively.

Children must be 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2007. Applications will be taken at the Avoca Central school from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 8.

Please bring child's birth certificate, immunization records, income verification and proof of residency.

For more information call 1-800-553-2033 ext. 210 Monday-Friday.

Free summer lunch

A free summer lunch for children under the age of 19 will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 23-Aug. 16 at the Prattsburgh Presbyterian Church.

Freedom in Jesus

Freedom in Jesus will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Bethel Assembly of God, 310 W. Washington St., Bath. For more information call 776- 6264. "Run For Help" 5K Race

"Run For Help" 5K Race will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Craig Park, West High St., Painted Post. Registration will be held from 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Registration is $15 the day of race.

Awards to overall male and female and to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category.

Categories include: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40- 49, 50-59 and 60 and over.

For more information contact Elaine Meyers at 936- 3766 from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or e-mail her at emeyers@stny.rr.com.

2007 P-burgh Summer Festival

The 2007 Prattsburgh Summer Festival will be held Aug. 5. Planned activities include town wide yard sales, crafts and food booths, bake sales, children's activities and musical events. A street dance will be held from 8-11 p.m. Aug. 3.

Curtiss Museum

The following exhibits will be available at the Curtiss Museum:

• From Aug. 10-12 the Indiana Jones Exhibit and Golden Era Gown will be on display. Ancestry Library Edition in Avoca

The Avoca Free Library now has online access to the Ancestry Library Edition of Ancestry.com. We welcome anyone interested in researching their family history. Information available throught this site includes census records, immigration passenger lists, birth, marriage and death records, etc. This site includes over 3,000 different records.

Summer Reading Program

Kids ages 9-12 can join the Avoca Free Library from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 9 for their Summer Reading Program. The Junior Sleuths are invited to help them solve the mystery. They will also have games, snacks and more.

16th Annual Dahlia Show

The Southern Tier Dahlia Society in conjunction with the Steuben County Agricultural Society are proud to present their 16th Annual Dahlia Show. The show will be held on Aug. 14 and 15 at the Steuben County Fairgrounds, Bath. All are welcome.

Bath Town Planning Board

The regular meeting of the Bath Town Planning Board will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Haverling Central School Cafeteria.

Bath Town Board

The regular meeting of the Bath Town Board will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Civil Defense Building, Route 54, Bath.

Retired Corning Police Officers Association

The Retired Corning Police Officers Association will be at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Central Restaurant in Painted Post. The association is open to any retired Steuben County Police Officer or any retired Police Officer living or working in Steuben County.

For more information call Tom Greven at 796-5040.

Special Education Advocacy Training

The Advocacy Center announces Lay Advocacy Training for parents of children with developmental disabilities. The training will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 27-Nov. 15 in Bath. There is no fee for the training. Parents who complete this training may be asked to assist other families with advocacy issues in the year following the training.

The training prepares parents to better advocate for their own children and to assist other parents in their area with educational advocacy.

Fore more information, call Jean Tydings at (716) 546-1700 or toll free at 1- 800-650-4967 ext. 264. Bath Neighborhood Watch Group

Bath Police Chief David Rouse, reports that the Bath Neighborhood Watch Group will be participating in the 24th Annual National Night Out, which will be held nationwide on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Locally this event will commence promptly at 9 p.m. in Pulteney Park and conclude no later than 10 p.m.

Chief Rouse is asking citizens and business owners to join in this one hour event to show support for their community and the local efforts of law enforcement and Neighborhood Watch. Residents are requested to turn on their porch lights during this event and are also encouraged to bring a flashlight and join community leaders, law enforcement, neighbors, friends and family in a community foot patrol of downtown Bath.

Dormann Library events

"Get a Clue at Your Library" at the Dormann Library will continue this week. The following programs will be held:

• From 10:30-11:30 a.m. August 7 - Preschool story hour for ages 3-5. "Moon Mysteries" stories, songs and a craft.

• From 10:30-11:30 a.m. August 7 - Summer Seekers for kids who have completed K through grade 5. "UFO's" with stories and a craft.

• From 12:30-2 p.m. August 8 - Teen Cafe-A Library Murder- "Hot Times at Hollywood High". Light refreshments and a beverage will be provided.

• From 10:30-11 a.m. August 10 - Cuddle Up for children under 3 and parent/ caregiver. Songs, rhymes and some short stories will be held.

• From 1:30-3 p.m. August 10 is Friday Fun Day for all ages. Movie will be "Spy Kids."

The Dormann Library is located at 101 W. Morris St. in Bath. For more information

call 776-4613.

Haverling Class of 77

The Haverling Class of 77 invites all Haverling Alumni to their 30th class reunion at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Bath VFW Pavillion. Dinner, drinks and music will be provided. The cost is $45 per couple, $22 per person and $5 cover at the door for music only, by Band Barrington St., from Rochester. RSVP by Aug. 6 to Kathleen Lynch- Patterson at 329-0778.

Savona Old Home Days

Savona Old Home Days will be held August 24 and 25 at the Savona Village Park, Mc Coy St., Savona.

Friday's events will include junior fire fighter's night, teen dance with DJ, games and food vendors from 6-10 p.m. for children between the ages of 12 and 18. The event is supervised by Savona's firefighters. The cost is $30.

Saturday's events are a classic car show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a cow chip bingo at 6 p.m. and music by White Mustache from 6- 10 p.m. Hot air ballon rides will be available, wheather permitting. Childrens amusements sponsored by cinderella softball. Chicken BBQ, cake walk, raffles, village historian tent and food and craft vendors will also be available. Community fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.

35th Annual Antique Show and Sale

The 35th Annual Antique Show and Sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 25 at the Yates County Fairgrounds, Off Rt. 14A - South of the Village, Penn Yan. Admission is $3.50 with $0.50 off with the ad in this paper. Please no pets. Free coin appraisals/ coin purchases by Tom Gleason from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information call the Yates County Chamber of Commerce at (315) 536- 3111, 1-800-YATES or email at info@yatesny.com.

Southern Tier Library System

A meeting of the Personnel Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Southern Tier Library System will be held at 3 p.m. August 7 at the Watkins Glen Public

Library.

Pancake breakfast

The 4th Annual Lamoka-Waneta Lakes' Association Pancake Breakfast will be held from 8-11 a.m. August 11 at the Tyrone Fire Hall, Rte. 226, Tyrone. Pancakes, French toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-10 years old and free for children under 4 years old. A raffle for a weekend getaway in the Presidential Suite of the Best Western in Penn Yan will be held.

Smorgasbord

The Hammondsport Methodist Church will hold their annual Smorgasbord at 4 p.m. August 10 at the church, 35 Lake St., Hammondsport. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-12. A great variety of foods include: four meat choices, five vegetable and salad choices and homemade pies and cakes.

Bath Board of Education

The Board of Education of the Bath Central School District will hold a Building Project Committee Workshop at 7 p.m. in the District Office.