HAMMONDSPORT HAPPENINGS
Autumn begins Sunday, Sept. 23. Trees are breaking out in their fall clothing of red, yellow, orange, and gold. This has always been my favorite season of the four. I know, I know - 'tis somewhat of a "dying" season while spring is a "living again" time. But I guess it is the wonderful Oct. blue sky and those gorgeous colors of the maples and so forth.
The recent summer book sale at the Fred and Harriet Taylor Library raised nearly $3,400 for the library. The next such sale will be a winter sale on Feb. 8, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book donations are welcome every day the library is open. Many thanks for remembering the library to those who donate books and to those who buy them at the sales. The new library has new adult fiction and new adult nonfiction books to delight readers in the coming months. Among the nonfiction books, I Take by Catherine Colter.
Many, many thanks comes from The Steuben Arc, which received in the neighborhood of $5,000 recently for their capital campaign fund through the efforts of six people in the Hammondsport area. All six swam across Dame Keuka - a feat that was all the more impressive since the day was windy, creating high waves. The swimmers included: Ryan Blawski, Rev. Sandra Curtis, Dana Kimberly, Rachel Mehlenbacher, Joe Monaco, and D'Arcy Shorthouse.
A Hammondsport couple, Walter and Linda Carl, are known and appreciated for commitment, compassion, and leadership. Steuben Arc knows all about it! The Carls first started helping the Arc family back in 1983 when Linda began working as administrative assistant. According to an article in "The Summer Arc" newsletter about this area couple, that was when they had recently Walter served in the U.S. Navy, being honorably discharged after four years of service. It was in Washington, D.C. that Walter and Linda met. She worked for Admiral Hymen Rickover, the "father of the nuclear navy," as his personal aide.) Linda left the Arc of Steuben in 1999 to enjoy retirement with her husband, but later actively returned to the Arc when she realized that she is not the "retiring type." Since 2000, she has been a board member. However, both Carls have always stayed involved with the Arc. They have given many hours to volunteering for events and opened their home to meetings. Last year the Carls generously exceeded the Arc's greatest expectation by becoming the first donors to reach the Sirius Donor Recognition Level, and their commitment to supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities continues to grow. Just recently Walter and Linda made a significant financial commitment so much!
Church News
St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, 78 Shethar Street:
Sunday morning religious education
classes begin on Sept. 23 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. The first Youth Group meeting for the fall will be held on the 23rd at 7 p.m. in McGill Hall. All young people in grades 6 to 12 are invited to join the youth group. A registration form is needed for each youth. Forms are found on the back table of the church and may be returned there after they are filled out. Pat Schoeffler and Helen Dougherty are in charge of September alter care.
St. James Episcopal Church, corner of Main and Lake streets. Helping the Rector, Rev. Sandra Curtis, with the Sept. 23 service are: C. Van Houten, Chalice; L. Nichiporuk, Acolyte; D. Lundy, S. Pulver, Readers; J. Grillo and L. Grillo, Nichiporuk, who graduated from St. John Fisher College summa cum laude and began teaching fourth grade at Hammondsport Central School this Sept.
St. James says a deep thank-you to the Village of Hammondsport and the Beautification Committee for the lovely Red Bud tree they have planted on the church lawn.
St. James received a recent thank-you from Children International for the church's care and support of those in need. St. James gave a summer contribution of $30 for a sponsored child, Dennise Carcia, to receive antiparasite treatment.
First Methodist Church, 35 Lake Street. Pastor is Rev. Paul Rowley. The services scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 23: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School from 9:45- 10:45 a.m.; 11 a.m. Traditional Service; Junior Church from 8:30-
First Presbyterian Church of Hammondsport and Pulteney, Rev. Anne Waasdorp, Interim Pastor. The Farmer's Market, set up in front of the church on the Hammondsport Village Square, has closed for 2007. Bryan Braman, who together with Georgina Griswold ran the market, announces that over $2,100 was raised this year. It will primarily be used for the church electric bill and missionary projects. They thank all who worked with them in sharing garden produce, baking for the weekly bake sale, or clerking during the market, as well as all those who donated money to support the market.
John Wilderman is deacon for the month of Sept.
Remember the
October CROP Walk in Bath on Sunday, Oct. 14. Come join this important effort - as a walker or sponsor -- that brings relief to hungry people. +
Feel Bad About My Neck and Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron. And if fiction is your bag, how about We Shall Not Sleep, a novel by Ann Perry, or Double married and moved to Hammondsport. They established J.S. Hubbs Bed and Breakfast and purchased Park Wines and Spirits in the Village Square. (Before then, to the Together We Soar capital campaign to help build the new Educational and Training Center near Bath. The Arc's members say to them again -- thank you Ushers. Holy Eucharist and Sunday School, Sundays at 9 a.m. There is also Holy Eucharist on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Congratulations go to church member Katie 11 a.m. with Diane Albright and Judith Yeakel, helpers. On the 23rd Connie Cook and Elaine Pruyn are in charge of the nursery.
On Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Pulteney Church is prayer
and Bible Study focusing on Wayne Muller's book, Sabbath.
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