HIT: To George Komer, the retiring director of the Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum at Emerson Park in Owasco.

Komer was the guest of honor at a retirement dinner held Sunday night at the Springside Inn. A common theme in the opinions expressed by the guests was Komer's dedication to the museum's mission. He put in many hours for a part-time position, and that hard work has put the museum in a strong position for growth going forward.

Although he's retired, you can bet he'll still put in his share of volunteer work. Komer's love for sharing the history housed within the museum's walls will always be an asset to the community.

MISS: To the hunting tragedy that took place in the town of Summer Hill on Friday, a day before the official firearms deer season began.

A man now faces homicide charges after he accidentally shot and killed his nephew, the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office said. The case is an unwanted reminder that when it comes to hunting, safety must always be the top priority.

HIT: To the arrival of the holiday season.

Santa made his debut last weekend at the Fingerlakes Mall. He'll swing over to downtown Auburn on Saturday as part of the holiday parade festivities, too.

And throughout the local area, holiday celebrations big and small are planned in the next few weeks.

So when you're out battling the crowds trying to find that elusive perfect gift, remember to take a breath and enjoy what the season is all about.

HIT: To the Intelligent Minds Promote And Create Togetherness (IMPACT) student organization at Cayuga Community College, which organized a game night on Friday to help raise awareness about self defense and the local SAVAR program.

The event gave local teens a safe, fun activity on a cold Friday night, and it also helped inform them about a serious issue.