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 of every month 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.

Update on Forest Management Project

Billy Morris, Forester and Carl Albers, Cornell Cooperative Extension, will present Update on Forest Management Project will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Mossy Bank Nature Center, Bath.

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. 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.

American Red Cross course schedule

• A babysitting class will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29 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.

Help and support for homeschoolers

Bath Area LEAH (Loving at Education at Home) would like to extend an invitation to all new and seasoned homeschoolers to join then in the coming year for support and fellowship as we begin a new school year. LEAH is a Statewide nondenominational Christian organization that offers support, advice and opportunities to share with fellow homeschoolers at a local level. Beginning in September, Bath LEAH will meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Assembly of God in Bath for a potluck with activities following.

For questions about homeschooling or you would like to join us at our meetings, please call Kevin and Lori Coe at 566-2526 or Joe and Linda Hargraves at 776- 6499.

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 area needs volunteers

Do you have a little time to give back to your community?

• Office for Aging's Ombudsman program needs several volunteers to advocate for seniors in long term care facilities. Must attend 36 hours of training. Can set own hours after training is provided.

• Ira Davenport Hospital needs several volunteers to assist in the gift shop and to deliver mail. Volunteers needed for 3-4 hour shifts Monday through Friday.

• Area Nursing Homes need several volunteers to escort residents on outings, transport residents to and from programs, to visit with residents in their rooms, or to entertain during meals.

• Health Ministry of the Southern Tier needs several volunteer nurses to screen patients' blood pressure, weight, etc. for a 2-1/2 hour shift once per month.

• Big Brothers/Big Sisters program at Haverling School needs volunteers to mentor children once a week on location.

• ProAction Home Delivered Meals program needs several volunteer substitute drivers.

If you are 55 years of age or older and you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunities, please call Sharon at the Bath RSVP office at (607) 664-2298. Please do not call the agencies or organizations directly.

Savona Cinderella Softball

The Savona Cinderella Softball annual meeting, election of officers and picnic will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Savona Village Park.

Voters of Steuben County

Notice for the Voters of Steuben County. Anyone interested in being a possible replacement to work as an Election Inspector for the upcoming elections on the following dates, Sept. 18, Nov. 6, 2007 and Feb. 5, 2008.

Voters must be a registered voter of the Democrat or Republican Party to be eligible to work. If interested call the Board of Elections Office at 664-2260.

Pageants

The Little Miss Finger Lakes Pageant and Miss Teen Finger Lakes Pageant will be held at noon Sept. 16 at the Local 1000 Union Hall, Corning.

There will be four age category pageants for girls between the ages of 4 and 17. There also will be a Little Mister Finger Lakes Pageant for boys between ages 4 and 7.

For applications and further information, call 936- 4500, 936-2894 or 739-5029. Email: missamericaflny@hotmail.co m.

16th Annual Open Car Show

The Wine Country Cruisers will hold their 16th Annual Open Car Show Sept. 9 at Philips Lighting Comany. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and judging will be held from 1- 2:30 p.m. 63 trophies and 200 dash plaques, goodie bags, D.J., food and soft drinks will be available. Tuesday Cruise Nights will be held at 6 p.m. at Pulteney Square Park, Bath. Preentry cost is $4 and $5 the day of the event. Portion of proceeds donated to Ronald McDonald House.

Steve Jacobs benefit

A benefit for Steve Jacobs will be held Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to midnight at the Cohocton Legion. Family hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., adults only from 7-12 p.m. Donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Donation includes dinner, three bands and DJ. Music donated by Too Far Gone, Against Wind, DJ Howie Jamison. Dinner menue by Bob Fleishman will include Pulled pork, salt potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw and roll from 4:30-6:30 p.m. A volleyball tournament will be held at 11 a.m., must register and be present by 1. Five man team has a $5 registration fee.

For more information call 566-2111 or 585-384-5445.

Savona Free Library

The Savona Free Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the library.

Seeking cooks

Te Health Ministry of the Southern Tier Corning is seeking cooks for its Chili and Salsa Cookoff Sept. 29 in the Corning Centerway Parking Facility. The event will benefit the Health Minstry, which provides dental and medical services for the uninsured. It is being sponsored by Corning's Gaffer District, CASI, and various local businesses. participants can compete for freestyle chili, CASI (Chili Association Society International), salsa and best booth. Pre-registraion is required. There is a $15 entry fee.

For more information or an entry form, go to www.NYSchili.com or contact Dave at 962-8593 or

DoctorD@chilimix.com. Olde Tyme Community Harvest

The Avoca Historical Society invites the community to save the date for their Olde Tyme Community Harvest from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Sept. 29 at the Gazebo Park, Main St., Avoca.

For more information call 566-2111.

Bath Town Board meeting

The regular meeting of the Bath Town Board will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Civil Defense Building on State route 54, Bath.

2008 Annual Implementation Plan review

A public hearing for te purpose of reviewing the 2008 Annual Implementation Plan for the Older American's Act and the NYS Community Services for the Elderly Program in Steuben County will be held at 9 a.m. Sept. 27 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church, Pulteney Square, Bath. Building is handicapped accessible and provisions can be made for persons with hearing disabilities. Copies of the Plan will be available at the Office for the Aging, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath by Sept. 25. POW/MIA Ceremony

The Bath VA Medical Center will be hosting the annual formal Prisoner of

War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Ceremony to be held at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the VA Medical Center Recreation Building #92. Joining the Bath VA Medical Center staff will be the Owego VFW and Auxiliary 1371 Color Guard and members of the United Auto Workers Local 1097 Veterans Committee.

The public is invited to attend. Designated parking and shuttle bus service will be available. For questions call the Bath VA Medical Center Voluntary Service at 664- 4772/4773.

Patriot Day participation

Philip J. Roche, Esq., Chairman of the Steuben County Legislature, on behalf of the members of the Legislature, he hereby calls upon residents to display the flag of the United States at half staff from their homes and businesses on "Patriot Day" and urge all residents to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. to honor and remember all who lost their lives as a result of terrorist attacks. Quilting for a cause

The Howard Historical Society Quilters will draw the winning ticket Sept. 15 for their annual quilt being raffled to benefit the Howard Old Home Day/Howard Community Day event. The quilt being raffled "Flower Garden" is on display at the Howard Public Library. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

For more information call the Howard Public Library at 566-2412.

Seaplane Homecoming

The Seaplane Homecoming will be held Sept. 14, 15 and 16 at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. Registration is $10 per person. Must be registered to make reservations. Registration includes:

• Free Museum Tours (all weekend.)

• 10% Discount at participating businesses.

• Free commemorative program.

For more information contact Marilyn Grigsby, Registration Chairman at 569-2570.

16th Annual Senior Forum

The 16th Annual Senior Forum will start at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Presbyterian Church, Pulteney Square, Bath. Events include:

• From 8:30-9 a.m. continental breakfast

• From 9-9:40 a.m. public hearing

• From 9:50 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. workshops

• From 12:30-1 p.m. lunch and entertainment

Luncheon served by ProAction with donations requested. Lunchtime entertainment provided by the Hon. Joe Latham at the piano. There is no charge for workshops. Workshops, (choice of two) are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Parking lot attendants will be available for assistance.

Pre-registration is required. For registration or for more information call the Office for Aging at 664-2298, 776-7813, 324- 4891 or 936-4661.

AIP Committee meeting

The special meeting of the AIP Committee has be scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14. The purpose of the meeting is to hear presentations by the consulting firms for the reuse of the Health Care Facility.

Penny Social & Bake Sale

A penny social and bake sale will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Charles E. Wescott American Legion, 14 W. William St., Bath. Tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. Drawing starts at 2 p.m. All proceeds go to benefit Jr.Auxiliary and Unit 173 Auxiliary programs. Donations of items can be left at Post Home prior to Sept. 28, (no clothes, shoes or broken items please.) Bake sale items can be brought in on Sept. 29. Raffles and door prizes will be available.

For more information call Jackie Summers at 664-1278. To pick up items call Mary Jane Orr at 569-2846. Hurt: Today's Youth Culture

The workshop Hurt: Today's Youth Culture will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at St. Thomas' Church, 122 Liberty St., Bath. The workshop will be led by the Rev. Cynthia Sever, former Youth Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. Youth leaders, parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone who would like to understand teens better is invited to come and learn about today's youth culture and what we as adults can do to help heal the hurt our youth experience on a daily basis and ensure a better future for young people an society as a whole.

Book fair

A book fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Ruth Cole Room. Amazing selection of new books and gifts at unbelievable prices. Cash, checks and major credit cards will be accepted.

Howard Public Library

The Board of Trustees of the the Howard Public Library will hold its next monthly meeting at 7:30 PM Tuesday, September 11 at the Library, 3607 County Route 70A, Howard. Please call the Library (566-2414) to confirm that the meeting has not been rescheduled.

Single Adult Fellowship dance

Single Adult Fellowship will present a dance at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 featuring live music by T & The Goodtimes at the First Presbyterian Methodist Church, Painted Post. The dance is open to all divorced, widowed, separated or never married. Must be 21 years of age to attend.

Farm City Day

The Steuben County Farm City Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bob and Nadeen Palmer's farm on County Route 27 in Howard. This year there will be a new feature. It is the tallest corn plant, biggest pumpkin, biggest tomato, longest zucchini, longest ear of corn, and, just for fun, the tallest weed and ugliest gourd grown in Steuben County. Please bring your entries by 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 to the Palmer farm. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 664-2300.

Women Business Owners' Roundtable

The Women Business Owners' Roundtable will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 at Corning Community College's Small Business Development Center, 24 Denison Parkway in Corning. Bonnie Gestwicki, Director of the CCC Small Business

Development Center, will present "Analyzing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Call the SBDC at 962-9461 for information.