Downtown Clyde Deserves Our Attention

                 A Speech Summary and Added Comments

                                      By Hugh Miner 

     Attendance at a conference on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Canandaigua, sponsored by the Landmark society of Western New York and others, is the inspiration for this article on Clyde's downtown.

       I attended because, as one of Galen's and Clyde's historians, I was ready for new insights regarding small town downtowns. The name of the conference was "Maintaining Hometown Character in the 21st Century". A choice of follow-up sessions landed me in those meetings which had the theme of "Enhancing Main Street: Making Upper Floors Work Again".   

       The keynote speaker gave remarks that were pertinent to those themes. He was Clinton Brown, a Buffalo architect whose firm is heavily involved in rehabbing historic buildings for use as apartments and artists studios.

       Brown first made the case that old towns have an advantage because they are not "cookie cutter" suburbs. They have an individuality and therefore and identity. they are not, to use a recent term, part of "Generica".

       Yet small towns have responsibility. They have to be ready to answer such questions as "Why should we be here if we don't make things anymore?" and "What can we restore or build to make our place worth visiting?"

       To answer these questions, Mr. Brown provided comments that you readers have likely heard before, but his packaging of the answers were attractive.

       First, he said, small towns need to be alert to their opportunities to provide health, safety and welfare. In the Clyde context, he might have signed on to our desire to provide walking and bike trails, to canoe the old Clyde River or our Erie Canal, or promote organic farming and our Thursday night farmer's market. He might have pointed to our desire to get more community-minded people on downtown streets for a variety of activities and would help to maintain a safe and healthy downtown. And 'welfare" was defined as a place which provides for it's children and one to which they return as adults.

       Next, Mr. Brown said that villages need to promote commodity, firmness and delight. Commodity was equated with convenience and centrality. He might have added that one-stop shopping downtown certainly would be convenient. Firmness was equated with strength, as he pointed to the architectural strength of buildings of the nineteenth century that have resisted the stress and pressure of time. A point made later in the day was that old buildings are inherently "green" because maintaining them helps the environment more than tearing them down and using valuable resources to rebuild them. And delight meant working to restore or build distinctive products or distinctive places. He said "If it's worth visiting, it's worth living in".

       Mr. Brown also encouraged three perspectives: the community view, the regional view, and the world view. He said that this area was rich in land resources and in historic persons and movements. There is a connection between Susan B. Anthony and the Olympic torch or Tibet. We should not be defined as one more area of "mall sprawl". As a region, we should remember how close we are to Toronto, Montreal, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Niagara Falls. The people of the world are visiting this region, and our area is centrally located within it.

       In one of many quotable phrases, Mr. Brown reminded his audience that "Cultural tourism is not based on demolition." The alternative to that is renewed spirit to "restore the core". He might have said that Clydites must work to make a good first impression so that people will stop to look for more evidence that this is a good place to work and live.

       He may have been speaking to Clyde directly when his final statements included an alternative emphasis on family, farm and future. To be fruitful we must restore our spirit and our confidence in the fact that we have light shining here. We must re-discover the source of our community spirit and let it shine.

        Readers near and far, of the above article need to be reminded of the many encouraging plans for downtown Clyde that have been developing over past years and months. A $50,000 (Environmental Protection Fund) matching grant will add to improvements to the Canal park at Lauraville landing (the south bank of the Canal in Clyde). A $680,000 grant (Transportation enhancement program) will be used to replace downtown sidewalks and install new lighting. The trees planted downtown in the past two years have taken root and are already adding to the attractiveness of the village. A vacant lot on the east side of our main street, at the base of the bridge, has been named Heritage Park and will receive $23,000 (Streetscape grant) worth of attention and will be the site of engraved bricks purchased through the Galen Historical Society. A grant for $385,000 (Small Cities grant) will allow drainage work to progress. Most recently, Rep. James Walsh announced a $392,000 federal earmark to be used on Columbia Street, South Park and Ford Streets that will offer some completion to the effort to physically revive downtown. The  Walsh grant should see work done in 2009, while other grants named here should be well underway this year.

       (Two efforts having and effect on sidewalks and housing in the residential parts of the village are being promoted also).

       The skeptical reader might respond that appearances and good first impression are all well and good, but who will actually occupy the storefronts that will create traffic and community interaction downtown? One answer to that question will have to suffice for now. It is in the hearts of local citizens here and now, as well as in those who once lived here, such as school alumni who remember the value and charm of growing up in Clyde. It is exemplified by those who participate in local church and service organizations and by those who are elected or appointed to municipal committees. One major effort of the past year that is bringing people together is the farmer's market on spring and summer Thursday evenings in our central park.

       Some of the focused discussion that seeks future entrepreneurial efforts here takes place in a group called SPAN (Strategic Plan Advocacy Network). It us a successor to a group of citizens who offered input into the writing of Clyde's strategic plan, completed a year ago. The group is chaired by Mayor Roxanne Kise. the group didn't want the plan to gather dust on a shelf and so it works on proposals to submit to the Village Board. This article is part of that over-all effort. This space will describe some of the outcomes currently under discussion by that group in a future article. the SPAN group is open to locals who want to be involved. Future meetings will be publicized.

       There are three keys offered here that can help us be drivers of our destiny and not victims. One is that we need to be intentional: we need to have goals (and we're doing a good job at that). Another is that we need to be inclusive: we need to involve everyone who wants to be involved (and people in the village government get good marks from me for this one too). And finally, we need to be transparent: we need to act openly so that more participants are willing to invest in time, energy, and resources in community work. It often means that the work goes more slowly, as greater numbers of people need to be informed, but with persistence the job will get done and more people will be proud of what they have achieved. Plans for the future to get commercial activity downtown will give us opportunity to put these elements to the test.

Community Events

The annual Clyde Firemen's Festival takes place every August around the 15th of the month.  Enjoy several days of family, friends and old fashion fun.  Clyde is known throughout the upstate New York area for its spectacular fireworks display every August 15th. Sponsored by the Clyde Fire Department, this festival offers everything from gambling, to games and contests for the kids, to one of New York's most breathtaking annual fireworks displays is always held on the 15th of August at 9:00 PM. Once you've seen it you will never miss this weekend in August again.

The annual Fall Community Festival brings all facets of the Clyde community together for an afternoon of fun, conversation and relaxation.  The afternoon starts with a costume parade for young and old around the village park square to the fire hall.  Here visitors can enjoy hay rides, cider, donuts, face painting, games and a haunted house.  Enjoy the downtown window art done by our Jr./Sr. High School students and decorated pumpkins by our elementary children.  A nice way to spend a fall afternoon.

The winter months in Clyde are just as eventful. Kick off the holiday season with the Chamber of Commerce Hometown Christmas which takes place the first Saturday of December.  Area artisans and crafters join merchants in showing off their merchandise for the holiday giving season.  Horse drawn wagon rides and holiday decorations give Clyde a warm festive atmosphere.  Join community members, students as they come together in the early evening for a traditional tree lighting ceremony with caroling and music. 

Spring in Clyde brings boaters on the Erie Canal and travels from the wine region to Lake Ontario on all the through fares.  Bring your children to the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.  See who will find the "golden egg" for that special prize.  A morning of sharing and visiting.

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School System
Clyde-Savannah Central School District strives for excellence in all areas of education. The school system has three attractive, recently renovated schools that service the needs of its students. Clyde Elementary (a K-4 building) is located in the village of Clyde. The Savannah Elementary School (grades 5 and 6) is located in the hamlet of Savannah. The Clyde-Savannah Junior-Senior High School is located on the Clyde campus. The total student enrollment in Clyde-Savannah Central School District is 1,200. The low student-to-teacher ratio within each of the schools shows the emphasis placed upon learning in this community. The school district has some outstanding academic and athletic programs available for its students. Along with the school's high graduation rate and high state wide test scores, the school system is among the leaders in public education in the state of New York. The schools have an excellent program called "OPTIONS" for academically talented students. This "OPTIONS" program has received state-wide recognition. The school district also has an excellent program for students with special learning needs.

 Clyde-Savannah Central School District has taken great measures to empower all of its students in decision-making. The schools are well-known for involving students in decision-making committees with community members and educators.

Clyde Savannah Central School District is also developing a model drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. The school has some very strict standards and expectations for its student body. There is a great emphasis in the schools on student wellness and mature student decision making in both academic and social areas. The Clyde-Savannah Community has shown a lot of positive support for its school system. The innovative programs that the school has developed, coupled with the community support, helps Clyde-Savannah Central Schools provide a quality education for all students.

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Business
Wayne Times
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CLYDE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (C.I.D.C.)
P.O. Box 92, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: Ken DiSanto, 315-923-7998
Officer Year: July to June
Monthly meeting: Third Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
President: Ken DiSanto
Vice President: Leonard DiSanto
Secretary: Dick DeVito
Treasurer: Leonard DiSanto
Director: Rudy DeLisio
Director: Jeff Montemorano
Director: George Storto
Director: Ralph Tavano
Director: Tom Whitcomb

CLYDE-SAVANNAH CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
District Office
215 Glasgow Street, Clyde, NY 14433
315-902-3000
Officer Year: July to June
Monthly meeting: Second Wednesday
President: Robert Montemorano
1st Vice President: Sandi Bastedo
2nd Vice President: Walter Voltra
Member: David Aldrich
Member: Anthony Carnevale
Member: Patrick Crowe
Member: Paul Sharp
Member: Kathy Malone
Member: James Younglove

CLYDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, L.P.
P.O. Box 30, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: Ken DiSanto, 315-923-7998
Monthly meeting: Second Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
President: Ken DiSanto
1st Vice President: Don Carr
2nd Vice President: Craig LaRussa
Secretary: Dick DeVito
Treasurer: Mike Petrus
Director: George Storto
Director: Tom Whitcomb

TOWN OF GALEN
6 South Park Street, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person:
Town Clerk Noreen Kanaley, 315-923-7259
Meetings: Second Monday
Town Supervisor: Leo Jenkins, Ext. 205
Town Council Members: James Bailey, Jeff Montemorano, Brian Howell, Julius Vitticore
Town Clerk: Noreen Kanaley, Ext. 203
Deputy Town Clerk: Kathy Rowe
Account Clerk: Dolly Romer
Town Justices: Edwin DiSanto, Carol Heald
Assessor: Kathleen Davis, Ext. 209
Tax Collector: Noreen Kanaley
Supt. Of Highways: Paul Plucinik, 923-7730
Town Historian: Hugh Miner
Dog Warden: Brian Williams, 946-9585
Planning Board: Chairman Larry Arliss, Joseph Firendino, Keith Malchoff, James Hughes, Santo Montemorano, Charles Stone, Russell Thorn
Board of Appeals: Chairman Jeff Montemorano, Robin Bogart, Robert Brisky, Gary Howell, Gary Hubbs,Marie Pelloni, Ray Millis
Grievance Board: Clark Culver, Michael Lee, Steve Roshia, Joe Salerno, Paul Welch
Code Enforcement Officer: Tom Sawtelle, Ext. 218
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer: Roy Romer

VILLAGE OF CLYDE
6 South Park Street, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person:
Village Clerk Fran Burt, 923-3971, Ext. 201
FAX 315-923-7805
Mayor: Roxanne Kise, Ext. 217
Deputy Mayor: P. Michael Lopez
Trustee: Gerald Fremouw
Trustee: Christine Lauster
Trustee: Glen Lauster
Village Clerk-Treasurer: Frances Burt, Ext. 201
Water/Sewer Clerk: Valerie Hanas, Ext. 204

Deputy Clerk: Andrea Fratangelo
Deputy  Clerk II: Linda Barnes, Ext. 202
Water Commissioners: Mike DeRenzo, Richard Molisani,
Sewer Commissioners: Lee Blake, James Nicoletta,
Code Enforcement Officer: Thomas Sawtelle, Ext. 218
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer: Val Hanas
Village Attorney: Robert DiNieri
Engineer: LaBella Associates
Department of Public Works: Larry Greiner, 923-7821
Police Chief: Charles Koerner, 923-3121
Water Treatment Operator: Doug Salmon, 923-7821
Sewage Treatment Operator: Graydon Lauster Jr., 923-3061
Health Officer: Dr. David Blasczak
Vital Statistics (Town of Galen): Noreen Kanaley, Ext. 203
Civil Defense & Natural Disaster: Joseph Tavano, John Wiltsie
Youth Recreation: Sue DiSanto
Grants Advisor: Stuart Brown Associates
Village Historian: Hugh Miner
Planning Board: Chairperson Ken DiSanto, Clark Culver, Jeffrey Dapolito, Brad Shimp, Diane Woodward
Zoning Board of Appeals: Dennis Betts, Tony Castellano Jr., Colleen Volpe, Michael Pursati, Roy Romer, Val Hanas-Secretary
Dog Warden: Brian Williams, 946-9585

GALEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
P.O. Box 43, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: Sharon Rice, 315-923-7753
Officer Year: January to December
Board meetings: Third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Quarterly public meetings: Fourth Monday
In January, April, July, October
President: Sharon Rice
Vice President: Sherryle Godkin
Secretary: Joan Thoms
Treasurer: James Darnell
Director: Richard DeVito
Director: Jane Hubbs
Director: Richard DeVito
Director: Hugh Miner
Director: Jamie Young

SILVER STARS
P.O. Box 37, Savannah, N.Y. 13146
Contact Person: Earl Wright, 315-365-3243
Officer Year: January to December
Monthly meeting: Third Monday, 12 noon
At Congregational Church, Savannah
President: Earl Wright
Vice President: Searle Red Mead
Secretary: Ella Noble
Treasurer: Viola Bliss
Correspondence: Jerry Wolfe

SIXTY PLUS CLUB
Correspondence: 9216 Old Route 31, Lyons, NY 14489
Contact Persons: Josephine Arnitz, 315-923-7718
And Gloria DeLeo, 315-923-7859
Officer Year: September to June
Monthly meeting, Sept. June: First Wednesday
At 6:00 p.m. at V.F.W.
Co-Presidents: Josephine Arnitz and Gloria DeLeo
Secretary: Kate Walters
Treasurer: Doris DiSanto
Sunshine Correspondence: Shirley Schmoldt

ROSE OASIS (Older Adults Sharing In Society)
Correspondence: 507 Woodhill, Newark, NY 14513
Contact Person: Bruce Hadden, 315-331-0019
Officer Year: January to December
Monthly meeting: Second Wednesday, 12 noon
At Rose Grange
President: Bruce Hadden
Vice President: Melvin Stickles
Secretary: Ella Loveless
Treasurer: Evelyn VanKouwenberg
Assistant Treasurer: Evelyn VanKouwenberg
Financial Secretary: Lois Benning
Sunshine Correspondent: Gloria Petrosino
Trip Coordinator: Mary Moyer

TOWN OF SAVANNAH
North Main Street, Savannah, NY 13146
Contact Person: Julie Gansz, 365-2811
Town Supervisor: Donald Colvin
Town Clerk: Julie Gansz
Town Justices: Heath E. TenEyck, Richard Sloan
Town Councilmen: Richard A. Drahms, Ted Fitch, John T. Metcalf, Carol Spellman
Assessor: Linda Wright-VanGelder, 365-2651
Tax Collector: Julie Gansz
Superintendent of Highways: Allen Sherman 365-3351
Social Services Officer: Donald Colvin
Town Historian: John Spellman
Dog Control: Lynn Crane
Code Enforcement Officer: Don Camp
Board of Appeals: Edward Williams, Earl Pottorff, Russell Hadden, Sharon Redder

CLYDE GRANGE
Correspondence: 2457 Rt. 414N, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: Wayne Rice
Officer Year: September to August
Regular Meetings:
2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Master: Wayne Rice
Secretary: Helen Kinnetz
Treasurer: Betty Gaston
Lecturer: Ann Taber

CLYDE SAVANNAH PUBLIC LIBRARY
204 Glasgow Street, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person
Sue Ayers, Librarian, 923-7767
Officer Year: July to June
Meetings: Second Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
President: Duane Bittinger
Vice President: Helen Wright
Recording Secretary: Gail Luke
Corresponding Secretary: Pat Fisher
Trustees: Jeanne Bailey, Gwen Bastedo
Amy Groot, Bernie Prosser, Diane Woodward
Treasurer: Doug Cramer

Savannah Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 66, Savannah, NY 13146
Contact Person: 365-3156
Officer Year: January to December
President: John Spellman
Vice President: Charles Carman
Secretary: Cathy Carman
Treasurer: LaVona Urwin
Directors: Bill Ball Jr., Ted Fitch,
Russell Hadden, Carol Spellman

Clyde Chamber Of Commerce
P.O. Box 69, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: Rudolph DeLisio, 923-9862
Officer Year: February to January
Meetings usually on 4th Monday
President: Rudolph DeLisio
Vice President: Tom Whitcomb
Secretary: Cheryl Graham
Treasurer: Bertha Canolesio

Clyde Lions Club
1341 Glover Road, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: Richard Muoio, 923-7419
Bi-Weekly Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesday
At Johns Restaurant
President: Richard Muoio
Vice President: Ken Swanson
Secretary: Suzette Lotz
Treasurer: Joseph Salerno
Tail Twister: J. William Thoms
Lion Tamer: Kim Muoio
Director Two Years: Wayne Rice
Director Two Years: William Lotz Jr.
Director One Year: Al Baris
Director One Year: Bill Lotz Sr.

Clyde Rotary Club
P.O. Box 202, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: John Capozzi
Officer Year: July to June
Weekly meeting on Thursday, 6:10 p.m.
at Donselaars party House
President: Michael Kise
President-Elect Kenneth Burt
Secretary: Frances Burt
Treasurer: Cheryl Graham
Sgt.-at-Arms: Joan Moore
The Blabber Editor: Frank Lee Jr.

Cub Scout Pack #162
P.O. Box 162, Clyde, N.Y. 14433
Contact Person: Janette Clark
Officer Year: July to June
Pack Committee Chair: Janette Clark
Cub Master: Dan Bastedo
Secretary-Treasurer: Marie Lawson
Sponsor: Clyde Fire Department
Tiger Cub Den Leader: To Be Determined
Wolf Den: Dan Bastedo
Bear Den: Marie Lawson
1st Year Webelos: Kim Carr
2nd Year Webelos: Dan Bastedo, Janette Clark, Frank Nickles, Hugh Miner
Chartered Organization Representative: Beth Bailey

Clyde-Savannah Girl Scout Troops
Contact Persons: Linda Gillette, 365-3194, and Christine Lauster, 923-
Mail at 2274 Reed Road, Savannah, NY 13146
Program Year: Registration begins in September
Service Unit Co-Managers:
Linda Gillette and Christine Lauster
Daisy Troop #TBA:
1st Grade Brownie Troop #508: Renae Lawson
2nd Grade Brownie Troop #198: Tracey DeSantis
3rd Grade Brownie Troop #985: Andrea Henry
4th Grade Jr. Girl Scout Troop #649: Terri Williams
5th Grade Jr. Girl Scout Troop #114: Lori Marchitell
5th-6th Grade Jr. Girl Scout Troop #301: Julia Whiting
Older Girl Programs (ages 11-17)
6th-8th Grade Cadettes Troop #291: Andrea Petrus
9th-12th Grade Seniors Troop #897: Linda Gillette

Boy Scout Troop #154
Contact Persons: Sue Bleier, 365-3498
Or Julia Whiting, 365-2909
Correspondence: Sue Bleier
At P.O. Box 124, Savannah, NY 13146
Or Julia Whiting
At .
Officer Year: July to June
Sponsor: Savannah Fire Department
Committee Chairperson:
Charter Organization Rep: Sue Bleier
Scoutmaster: .
Committee:

Boy Scout Troop #172
Contact Person: Bruce Hadden, 315-331-0019
Correspondence: 507 Woodhill, Newark, NY 14513
Officer Year: July to June
Sponsor: St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Committee Chairperson: Bruce Hadden
Charter Organization Rep: Andy Fisher
Scoutmaster:Doug Luke
Assistant Scoutmasters: Keith Bloomer
Committee: Doug Cramer, Steve Lee, Pat Metcalf, Dawn Wright, Michelle Salerno, Dan Renner, Tom LeBerth, Nick DiLeo, Darryl Bailey, Harold Hamblet.
Holy Name Society
Contact Persons: Paul Cimineri, Dominic Marchitello
Correspondence: St. Johns Rectory, 114 Sodus St., Clyde, NY 14433
Officer Year: January to December
Monthly Meeting: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at St. Johns Hall
President: Paul Cimineri
Vice President: Walt Votra
Secretary: Dominic Marchitello
Treasurer: John Braccio

Catholic Daughters of America
Court Gleason #924
Correspondence: Ellen Bellizzi, 923-7057
253 Clyde-Marengo Road, Clyde, NY 14433
Officer Year: June to May (two-year term)
Monthly Meeting: 3rd Monday (Sept.-June), 7 p.m. at St. Johns School
Regent: Ellen Bellizzi
Vice Regent: Marianne Weaver
Treasurer: Lori Marchitell
Financial Secretary: Ann Garofono
Recording Secretary: Josephine Arnitz
District Deputy: Shirley Schmoldt
Sunshine Correspondent: Anna Burley

Savannah Fire Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 306, Savannah, NY 13146
Contact Persons: President James Younglove, Fire Chief Mike Kolczynski
Monthly Meeting: 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Hall and Rentals: Milt Black Sr., 365-3771
President: James Younglove
Vice President: Leo Davis
Secretary: Linda Davis
Treasurer: Mike Kolczynski
Financial Secretary: Tom Grabbatin
Sergeant-At-Arms: Scott Kolczynski
Trustee 3 Yrs: Milt Black Sr.
Trustee 2 Yrs: Dorothy Steele
Trustee 1 Yr: William Ball
Chief: Mike Kolczynski
1st Asst. Chief: Jesse Ball
2nd Asst. Chief: Ranndy Farr
Captain: Scott Kolczynski
Lieutenant: Jeremy Barnes
Ambulance Captain: James Younglove
Ambulance 1st Lt.: Robert Barton
Ambulance 2nd Lt.: Jonathan Smith
Fire Police Captain: Ranndy Farr
Fire Police 1st Lt: Barb Calland
Fire Police 2nd Lt: Dorothy Steele
Regional Delegates: J. Younglove and L. Davis

F. & A. Masons Savannah Lodge #764
Monthly Pancake Breakfast,
3rd Sunday, Starts 8:00 a.m.
Contact Person: Don Colvin, 365-2520
1400 Hogback Road, Savannah, NY 13146
Officer Year: May to April
Monthly Meeting: 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Master: Bruce Waterman
Senior Warden: Bruce Michael Waterman
Junior Warden: Greg King
Secretary: Don Colvin
Treasurer: Don Ellenwood
Senior Deacon: Merle Marro
Junior Deacon: Russell Hadden

United Church of Christ, Congregational (Savannah)
Call Rev. Diana Russell, 789-6171; Helen Wright, 365-2405
Correspondence: P.O. Box 192
Savannah, NY 13146
Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

New Life Christian Center (Savannah)
Call Pastor George Sheldon, 365-2586
Correspondence: 1912 Route 89
Savannah, NY 13146
Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

Clyde Baptist Church
30 Galen Street, Clyde NY. 14433
Rev. Kapton  (315) 923-3102

Savannah Community Church
Correspondence: P.O. Box 123, Savannah, NY 13146
Sunday Service: summer hours 9:30 a.m.

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church (Savannah)
Call Father James Hewes at St. Johns Rectory in Clyde, 923-3941
Correspondence:
Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Christ Community Church (Clyde)
Call Pastor Dana Rattray
Church Telephone, 923-7069
Correspondence: 27 W. Genesee St., Clyde, NY 14433
Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Clyde United Methodist Church
Rev. Tom Easttey, Rev. Phil E. Tennies
Church Telephone, 923-3901
Correspondence: 84 Sodus St., Clyde, NY 14433
Sunday Service: (as of September) 10:00 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church (Clyde)
Call Father James Hewes, 923-3941
Correspondence: 114 Sodus St., Clyde, NY 14433
Saturday Mass at 4:00 p.m, Sunday Mass at 10:30 p.m.

St. Pauls Lutheran Church (Clyde)
Call Doug Fuller, 923-3135
Saturday Service: 5:00 a.m.

Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (Covell Rd., Galen)
Call Pastor Vera Alford
4000 Covell Road
P.O. Box 185, Clyde, NY 14433
Church Telephone: 587-2023
Sunday Service: 12:00 noon

Savannah Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
P.O. Box 221, Savannah, NY 13146
Contact Person: Anne Ball, 365-3126
Officer Year: June to May
Monthly Meetings: 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m.
At Savannah Fire Hall(except July)
President: Ruth Dumas
Vice President: Margaret Lacz
Secretary: Anne Ball
Treasurer: LeVona Urwin
Sunshine Chairman: Dorothy Juliano

Clyde Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary
Contact Person: Patty Simon, 923-7116
At 75 West DeZeng St., Clyde, NY 14433
Officer Year: July to June
Monthly Meeting, 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
At Clyde Fire Hall
Sponsors of Bingo on Sunday evenings
At 6 p.m. at Clyde Fire Hall
From September to mid-June
President: Patricia Simon
Vice President: Margaret Colasurdo
Secretary: Doris Castellano
Treasurer: Helen Vitticore

Clyde Ambulance Corps
P.O. Box 145, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: Jim Lee
Officer Year: April to March
Monthly Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
President: Diane Gary
Vice President: Joseph Tavano Jr.
Secretary: Amy Spino
Treasurer: Tony VanVleck
Training Officer: Jim Lee
Director of Operations: Diane Gary

F. & A. Masons Clyde Lodge #341
Correspondence: William Lotz, Sr.
9582 Strong Road, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: William Lotz, Sr., 923-4091
Officer Year: June to May
Regular meetings: 2nd and 4th Monday,
At 8:00 p.m. at Clyde Grange
Sponsors of Pancake Breakfast second Sunday of each month (September-June), 8:00 a.m. to Noon at Clyde Grange
Master: Donald Sipes
Senior Warden: Harold Pat Meade
Junior Warder: William Lotz Jr.
Secretary: William Lotz, Sr.
Treasurer: Ronald Sipes
Senior Deacon: Ronald Baker
Junior Deacon: Robert Barnes
Chaplain: Gerald Tyler
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bud Hinman Post #947
Correspondence: 26 Sodus St., Clyde, NY 14433

V.F.W. Hall: 923-5351
Officer Year: July to June
Monthly meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Party Bookings: Bruce Liseno, 923-7342
Commander: Frank Sebastiano
Senior Vice Commander: Bruce Liseno
Junior Vice Commander: Harvey Bastian
Adjutant: Ray Gardner
Quartermaster: Bob Campbell
Chaplain: Rex Wood
Home Committee: Harvey Bastian, Alvin Cipriano, Roland Kanaley, Bruce Liseno, James Nicoletta, Homer Smith

Clyde Fire Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 266, Clyde, NY 14433
Officer Year: April to March
Monthly Meeting: 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
President: Dick Muoio
Vice President: Larry DeLisio
Secretary: Diane Gary
Treasurer: Jim Bailey
Sergeant-At-Arms: Carl Simon
Fire Chief: Joe Tavano Sr.
Assistant Chief: Darryl Bailey
Assistant Chief: John Wiltsie
Assistant Chief: Dick Muoio
Assistant Chief: Karl Simon
Galen/Clyde Joint Fire District
P.O. Box 19, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: Douglas Luke
Officer Year: January to December
Monthly Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Commissioners and Last Term Year:
James Nicoletta, 2005
Doug Luke, 2006
Larry DeLisio, 2007
Paul Peters, 2008
George Bastedo, 2009

American Legion
Brown-DiSanto Post #226
P.O. Box 226, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: J. William Thoms, 923-7224
Officer Year: July to June
Monthly Meeting: 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m., VFW Hall
Commander: J. William Thoms
1st Vice Commander: Joe Salerno
2nd Vice Commander:
Adjutant: Richard DeVito
Treasurer: Duncan Woodward
Chaplain: Gilbert Kinnetz
Historian: Michael Montemorano
Sergeant-At-Arms: Robert Prosser
Membership Chair: Mike Montemorano
Service Officer: Michael Montemorano
Youth Activities: Richard DeVito

American Legion
Arthur T. Meehan Post #1343
P.O. Box 188, Savannah, NY 13146
Contact Persons: Norman Gay, 365-2821
Joseph Buddy Urwin, 365-3344
Morning Coffee Hour, 365-3723
Officer Year: May to April
Monthly Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Commander: Norman Gay
1st Vice Commander: Harold Sweeney
2nd Vice Commander: Charles Carmen
Adjutant: Joseph Urwin
Treasurer: Joseph Urwin
Chaplain: Don Colvin
Historian: Eugene Robinson
Judge Advocate: Bruce Waterman
Sergeant-At-Arms: Daniel Renner
Service Officer: Charles OBrien
Membership: Barbara Crane
Delegate to County: Bruce Waterman
Alt. Delegate to County: Norman Gay

Wayne Hill Top Gun Club
11267 Welch Road
P.O. Box 175, Clyde, NY 14433
Contact Person: Dave Williams, 587-2779
Officer Year: January-December
Meetings: First Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
President: Dale Soper
Vice President: Henry Dunphy
Secretary: Dave Williams
Treasurer: Scott Stone
Trustees: Don Boos, Bob Gillette, Gary Hubbs, Keith Norris, Ed Williams

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