HAMMONDSPORT HAPPENINGS

.• So, here we are at June 1. With how many more months until January 1, 2009? Just six months. The year is half over! There are three special days on the June calendar. In order they include: June 14th, Flag Day; June 15, Father's Day; and June 21, First Day of Summer.

• Earlier this month, there was a report here on the Steuben County Youth in Government final session that took place on May 13. "The students did a wonderful job at their final simulated legislative session of 2007-2008," said Program Adult Leader Richard McCandless. The following six resolutions, described in the previous article, passed unanimously: Resolution #1: Establishment of a County Inmate Work Program, by Charlene Carpenter and Brittany Wheeler, Prattsburgh; Resolution #2: Establishment of a Methane-to-Electricity Conversion Center, by Christopher Taft, Campbell-Savona; Resolution #3: Memorialize the State to Increase Pay for Jurors by LaKeshia McCloud, Ha verling; Resolution #4: Literacy Issue: An Initiative of Steuben County, by Joelle Lutz, Wayland-Cohocton; Resolution #5: Funding Major Repairs to County Route #85, by Michael Andreasen, Addison; Resolution #6: Establishing a Permanent Electronics Disposal Unit as an Addition to the Landfill, by Jason Keefer, Campbell- Savona. This reporter will be sharing more results in the upcoming weeks so readers may know how much these young people are learning about "real life"! The Steuben County Youth in Government program is sponsored by the Steuben County Youth Bureau and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

• Hammondsport Central School sophomore Josh Snyder recently learned from the NYS High School Athletic Association that he has been selected as representative to the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 17-20. Snyder is one of only six student athletes selected from New York State to attend this allexpense paid leadership conference. The NSLC provides a forum for student and adult leaders to discuss contemporary issues facing education-based athletics and activities. Through interactive large- and small-group discussions, these young leaders will learn to promote respect, positive values, sportsmanship, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, community service, and perspective. College facilitators will deliver the curriculum and lead the delegates in their small-group discussions. In addition, the students will take part in a citywide service project that will benefit the Indianapolis metropolitan community. Delegates are expected to share what they learn at the conference with their home school and community. Josh has participated in soccer, wrestling, baseball, Student Council, and Academic All Stars. He is also class president, a High Honor Roll student, and was recently selected as Student of the Quarter. Congratulations to him for this honor!

• Saturday, June 7, is the yearly Vine Ci ty Villagewide Yard Sale weekend. Homes and organizations will have sales you won't want to miss! As a public service, the Chamber of Commerce is offering a map with yard sale locations on it. Please drop off your address to the Chamber of Commerce office at 47 Shethar Street or e-mail to Info@hammondsport.org as soon as possible.

• Hammondsport Central School District residents are invited to an Open House on Saturday, June 7, from 9-11 a.m. to see the new Transportation Facility at 7060 State Route 54. Come one, come all!

Hammondsport church news

• St. Gabriel's Catholic: Maureen O'Neill, Pastoral Administrator. 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.

St. Gabriel's will have 8 a.m. mass for the entire month of June. Father Dan Condon is serving as our visiting Sacramental Minister. Father Jim Jaeger begins his service as our Sacramental Minister at the end of June.

Remember the parish yard sale on Saturday, June 7. Please help with donations of gently used items in good condition: clothing (children and adult), toys, books, small kitchen and other such appliances, furniture and other items usually sold at a garage sale. Volunteers are needed to help. Please sign up at the back table. Call Gloria Woods at 607-569-3216 for information.

The parish is hosting a breakfast today, June 1, for our graduating seniors.

• 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.

Some of the women at St. James are working on a new ministry: knitting Prayer Shawls. Prayers are continually offered for the recipients of the shawls. Some are ill; others have another need. Sue Lange and Jan Smith have been organizing this project. If you are a knitter and want to take part in this ministry, contact Sue or Jan for information concerning materials and the pattern. If you are not a knitter but are willing to supply yarn, let them know you can help this way.

Word has come that the money for the goats has arrived at the Church of Kisima, Kenya. St. James is looking forward to receiving

pictures. More money +

has been received for goats and will be sent to Kenya soon.

• 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.

Three special events at the church this week: Tuesday, June 3, Sarah Circle at 1 p.m.; Saturday, June 7, Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m., the office; and United Methodist Women Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Please call the office ahead of time before bringing items over.)

Also on June 7: United Methodist Women Recognition Dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Keuka College.

Remember that June 29 this month is a fifth Sunday, so there will be ONE service on that day.

This church has 23 ministries. They include: two Sunday services, special Easter and Christmas services, outstanding music program, adult and youth Sunday School, men and women Bible study. More next week!

• The First Presbyterian Churches of Hammondsport and Pulteney: Interim Pastor Anne Waasdorp at both churches. Sunday morning services: Pulteney at 9:30 a.m.; Hammondsport at 11 a.m.

Remember that today, June 1, is the open house and chicken barbecue at Camp Whitman from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to join the fun. Reservations are needed only for the barbecue ($7 per person).

Especially for Pulteney: Bible study on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. from the Gospel of Luke. Is the spirit calling you to share a gift with the Sunday School? Please let Kathy Burns or Pastor Anne know if you are sensing a call and are willing to respond.

Especially for Hammondsport: Adult Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. on Sunday, led by Jim Walling.

• Mitchellsville United Methodist 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.