HAMMONDSPORT HAPPENINGS

• Superintendent of Hammondsport Central Schools Christopher R. Brown in the July Laker Lines, the official newsletter of Hammondsport Central School District, wrote that this summer is a very, very busy time at the school, for besides the building project going on, the school is implementing a new K-6 math series, formulating the school's Blue Ribbon Committee, provided summer reading programs, and recreative services, plus have also made changes to classrooms.

It is Superintendent Brown's hope that this summer has provided time away for students and most everyone to rest and re-energize before school reopens very soon.

Since August l3, JV & Varsiity Fall practies have officially begun with the coaches determining practice dates and times.

• In the spring 2007 issue of the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, there was a very interesting article on the second page written by Trafford L-M. Doherty, entitled "History Detectives at the Museum." It concerned Lion TV, a contract firm out of NYC that puts together video pieces for various customers including in this case, P.B.S. Doherty wrote "Their project de jour was a production for the History Detectives program. The basic plot was to prove, or disprove, the premise that a piece of linen fabric in their possession came from the NC-4. Their travels took them from the National Air & Space Musuem, to the Naval Air Museum at Pensacolo. and then to the Curtiss Museum. Apparently, NASM wasn't able to help them so the guys at Pensacola recommended that they approach us regard ing various aspects of the fabric usage on early aircraft." When a Ms.April Marks of Lion Television called Doherty, asking for permission to come to Curtiss and film a segmment of the show, Doherty said "Yes" thinking it was a great opportunity to get some serious publicity for the museum. He later found out they would be interviewing him as a "resident expert" who would ultimately do the "thumbs down" on the piece of fabric. Doherty said they were "expecting someone with a commanding presence, who,by sheer power of personality, combined with great knowledge, would bring validity and legitimacy to any occasion. Unfortunately Art Wilder had not returned from a trip south, so I Had To Do It!" He says Friday, the l3th of April was the day they came! There were soon articles apprearing in local newspapers like the Corning Leader, The Elmira Star Gazette, and The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.

And, according to my son, Matthew Hereford of Cold Spring, New York, himself very interested in history, called me just the other night, to tell me what he had just seen on television! "Well, I hope it was what I have been trying to find on Public Television!" And he assurred me it was and he loved it. I had had some inkling about the program but could not seem to find it! I had to share this with my readers! Glenn Curtiss, himself, shy, shy, as my mother who knew him aways stressed, could not have been nevertheless, so proud.

• The 2007 Shuart Reuniion was held recently at the Pulteney Firehouse Pavilion with a record attendance of 53. The Marc Shuart family hosted the event assisted by Jim Hill. The Doug Shuart family of Carolina Beach, NC came the farthest. A good time was had by all. The 2008 reunion will be held July l3 hosted by the David Hill family.

• This Sunday, August 19 is the second and last day of the wonderful yearly Craft Show. Hundred's of people came and looked and bought. Busses were available from two other tourist attractions in the area, Pleasant Valley Wine Comany and the Curtiss Museum which is wonderful and makes traffic flow more easilily.

The Hammondsport Central School retired teachers and staff will have their monthly breakfast Wednesday, August 22 at 9 a.m. at Darsi's Restaurant, Hammondsport Rt. 54. They had their July breakfast there and had 24 men and women in attendance.

• The 'Port Thursday evening, August 23 concert in the Village Park will be BU FORD & DAVE. The music begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. Bring your supper and eat it in your car, or, include a blanket and eat it outside. There is only one more Thursday to enjoy a concert in the park, can you believe it?

• There is also only one more Tunes in the Tent at Heron Hill Winery; today at l2:30-4:30 p.m. Phone number is (800) 441-4241.

• There is a brand new Winery in the Keuka Lake region: Keuka Lake Vineyards, located at 8881 County Route 76, Hammondsport, New York, l4840. It has Estate Wines and is open for tasting Saturdays: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays: noon to 5 p.m.Telephone number is (607) 868-4100.

• The Arc of Steuben is starting a yearly "Keuka Krossing" Saturday, August 25, when Arc board of directors Joe Monaco, and the Rev. Sandra Curtis, pitted against any registered swimmers, attempt to swim from the East shore to the West shore to benefit the Arc of Steuben. Sponsers who buy a 'Big Blue'' sponsorship for $50 can view the swim from Stonehedge Guest House on Lake Keuka, which will be serving as the finish line. Also for the sponsors are music, a complete BBQ and drink. Call Robin Gaige: (607) 776- 4146 if you would like to be a sponsor or a swimmer.

Church news:

• St. Gabriel's Catholic Church: Bone Builders, on Monday,Wednesday and Friday mornnings from 9 to am come on down to McGill Hall to enjoy an exercise program designed to reduce or halt the rist of osteoporosis in women (and men). Bone Builders is run by the Office of the Aging.

Thanks goes to Jessica Anthony, one of our faithful altar servers, for volunteering to paint the stone marker near Our Lady's shrine. Be sure to take a look at Jessica's artisty when you go by the shrine out front. She did a wonderful job. Thanks also goes to Fran Pierce for donating so may gorgeous gladioli from her garden to adorn the church.

• St. James Episcopal Church: August l9, 11th Pentecost; Lay Ministers helping Rector Curtis with the worship: C. Skinner, Chalice; N. Forenz,Acolytes; C. Bidwell, N. Torp, Readers; J, Grillo, L. Grillo, Ushers.

• First United Methodist Church: Contempirary Service: 8:30am; Traditional Service: ll a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

• First Presbyterian Church: There will be a combined Pulteney and Hammondsport August 19 due to the Craft Show in Hammondsport. Each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is a Farmer's Market

in front of the church. Any +

musician, singer, or instrumental player available while the choir is on summer recess, please let our Interim Rev. Anne Waasdorp know, please.