HAMMONDSPORT HAPPENINGS

.• Yesterday, Saturday, May 10, local members of the National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, collected nonperishable food items, like canned meats and fish, canned soup, juice, pasta, vegetables, cereal and rice, to help families in need in the area. People were asked to place their food donations by their mailboxes before their letter carrier came. All donations were taken to the post office and then delivered to local food banks or pantries.

• At the Glenn Curtiss Museum, a new exhibit "Adventures in the Cinema," will run from May 16 to May 22 to coincide with the theatrical release of the new Indiana Jones movie on May 22. The exhibit will have original movie props and costumes from several collectors, including Curator Rick Leisenring. The museum is especially pleased to have Lorraine Loomis-Konig back with a great collection of her fine costumes and accessories. Invitations to the opening reception for the exhibit on May 16 from 5-7 p.m. have been mailed.

• The Civil War Exhibit at the Curtiss Museum earlier this year began with the annual indoor encampment. Heavy snow the day before never dampened the enthusiasm of the participants. Nearly 30 soldiers clad in blue and gray took part, with demonstrations and drills the order of the day. Curator Rick Leisenring wishes to thank the men and women of the 140th New York Volunteer Infantry and the 21st Georgia Infantry for their help by coming. Special thanks to Doc Les Buell and Doc Annabell of the 21st Georgia Infantry for their great medical displays. As part of the weekend, the museum also had Robert Yott here to sign his book on the Bath Soldiers and Sailors Home. He also graciously acted as tour guide through the Civil War exhibit in the museum lobby. Thanks also to the museum staff for all their help and support. The Civil War Encampment just gets better and bigger each year.

• The Wine Country Senior Citizens meet Tuesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church hall for their May dinner meeting and entertainment. Chairing the event are Virginia Gleason and Joan Robinson. Bring a dish of food to share and your table service. The evening will end with Bingo.

• Remember that the annual membership meeting of the ARC of Steuben will be held on Tuesday, May 13, from 6-9 p.m. at Corning's Radisson Hotel. The welcome will be given by Bernie Burns, Executive Director, followed by installment of officers and directors. There will also be award presentations. For the social hour, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served compliments of ARC of Steuben. Music will be by Kross Kountry.

• Tuesday the 13th is certainly a busy day, isn't it? Also, this day, Steuben CountyYouth in Government will wrap up for the school year 2007-2008 with the simulated legislative session. The students come to the meeting in Bath at 8:30 a.m. to review and turn in journal reports. At 9 a.m. they meet with County Administrator Mr. Alger, while at 10:30 a.m., they meet with Mr. Pruyn. Following 12 noon lunch, the simulated legislative session gets underway at 1 p.m. Welcome to parents and other guests will be made by County Legislator Chairperson Philip Roche, Esq., as well as the presentation of the gavel to intern chairperson Hannah Shippee, Hammondsport, and introduction of interns and presentation of certificates. Call to order will be given by Ms. Shippee and the invocation will be given by intern LaKeshia McCloud, Ha verling. Following the Pledge of Allegiance led by intern Vice Chairperson Brian Stachnik, Hammondsport, and modification of the rules of procedure given by Richard McCandless, program coordinator, there will be resolutions read by intern Clerk Maeve Olney, Wayland- Cohocton. The following are the resolutions to be presented by the students. Resolution #1: Establishment of a County Inmate Work Program, by Charlene Carpenter and Brittany Wheeler, Prattsburgh. They would like this resolution passed to utilize human resources that can efficiently benefit the cleanliness of the county; Resolution #2: Establishment of a Methane-to-Electricity Conversion Center, by Christopher Taft, Campbell- Savona, who believes Steuben County should take advantage of the methane energy that is presently being burned off at the landfill; Resolution #3: Memorialize the State to Increase Pay for Jurors by LaKeshia McCloud, Haverling, who believes jurors are losing money by taking off time from work to serve on a jury; Resolution #4: Literacy Issue: An Initiative of Steuben County, by Joelle Lutz, Wayland- Cohocton, who believes that literacy has become a large factor in the growing welfare system as well as contributing to increased unemployment; Resolution #5: Funding Major Repairs to County Route #85, by Michael Andreasen, Addison, who wants this road repaired for he feels it is a major hazard to motorists in the Tuscarora area; Resolution #6: Establishing a Permanent Electronics Disposal Unit as an Addition, by Jason Keefer, Campbell-Savona, wh o believes that due to the everincreasing demand of evolving technology and the potential risk of toxic chemicals from electronic waste, a method of disposing outdated/ no longer functioning electronic equipment is needed to prevent compromises to the environment. Watch for a future report on the results of the simulated legislative session to see which resolutions are passed!

• On Wednesday, May 14, retired teachers and staff of Hammondsport Central will meet for their monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. at the

Chat-A-Whyle in Bath. They +

hope all returning snowbirds will be available to rejoin the group this day.

• On Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, is Keuka in Bloom on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. Call 1-800-448-4898 for details.

• Robert and Lynn Domras will chair the May 17 Bostwick Club dinner meeting, assisted by George and Peggy Boyce, Leroy and Alzina Turner, and Fran and Pat Schoeffler. Phil Polizzi is in charge of the entertainment for the evening, which starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Main Street.

Hammondsport church news

St. Gabriel's Catholic: Maureen O'Neill, Pastoral Administrator: Rev. Peter Anglaaere, Sacramental. Mass schedule: Saturdays 5:30 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m.; Word and Worship Communion Service, Monday - Thursday at 8 a.m.; Mass on Fridays at 8 a.m.

To aid parishioners in understanding the issues raised by stem cell research, the dioceses Rochester has sent St. Gabriel's an information DVD called "The Science of Stem Cells … Understanding the Relationship Between Stem Cell Research and Catholic Teaching." Contact the parish office to borrow it.

There will be a spring work bee on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m. to help get the buildings and grounds ready for spring and summer. Please come and bring your own tools, such as hedge trimmers, weed whackers, and lawn rakes. As ever, many hands will make light work.

• St. James Episcopal: Located on the corner of Main and Lake Streets. The Rev. Sandra Curtis, Rector; Sunday Eucharist and Sunday School are at 9 a.m., followed by Coffee Hour. Thursday at 12:15 p.m., Holy Eucharist; Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m.

On this day of Pentecost, lay ministers assisting the Rector are: L. Nichiporuk, chalice; N. Forenz, acolytes; C. Van Houten and J. Grillo, readers; B. Frey and R. Frey, ushers.

• First United Methodist Church: The Rev. Paul Rowley, Minister: 8:30 a.m. Service: 9:45-10:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m. Service. On the 5th Sunday of the month, the two services are combined with a 10 a.m. service for all.

• The First Presbyterian Church of Hammondsport: Interim Pastor Anne Waasdorp at both churches: Pulteney at 9:30 a.m.; Hammondsport at 11 a.m. In Hammondsport, adult Bible Study and Prayer at the Pulteney church on Tuesdays at 2 p.m.; adult Sunday School in Hammondsport, led by Jim Walling, at 10 a.m.

Today, the annual joint service in celebration of Pentecost is being held at the Pulteney Church, There will be a breakfast before the service.

On Tuesday, May 13, there is a joint meeting of the Pulteney and Hammondsport Sessions.

This Saturday, May 17, is the spring Project CARE visit to the nursing homes in Bath. If you would like to participate, talk with Barb Welles or Lyn Chadwick.

• Mitchellsville United Methoidst Church, 8421 County Route 13, Bath, with new pastor, Rev. Ed Spencer. Services are Sundays at 8:55 A.M. There is Sunday School for children and youth during the second half of worship time, and a Coffee Hour with refreshments after the worship service. On Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m., there is a soup supper and Bible studies.