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Gural Donation allows Tioga Central

School District to Slash Tax Levy in Half Community Shows Support at Polls

The generosity of community mem-

ber Jeff Gural allowed the Tioga Central

School District to ask voters for signifi-

cantly fewer new tax dollars. Gural

owns the Tioga Downs racing and enter-

tainment complex, but his $294,479 do-

nation is a gift from him personally. The

funds, which he intends to give annually

for the next two years, will ensure the

continuation of co-curricular programs

and athletics.

“Giving students opportunities to get

involved in activities outside the class-

room enriches their learning experience

in ways that traditional instruction can’t

begin to touch,” said Gural. “I have al-

ways felt it is a critical component to a

well-rounded education.”

The donation will help the schools

balance their budget for the 2015-16 and

2016-17 school years, while reducing

the burden on local taxpayers. In May, ,

voters turned down a levy that asked for

a 30% increase in taxes. Gural’s dona-

tion allowed the schools to reduce the

requested tax increase to 17%, which

would generate about half a million dol-

lars for the schools. That’s nearly a fifty

percent reduction from what voters re-

jected on the first ballot.

On June 16, voters approved the tax

increase. Gural’s donation was contin-

gent on the community supporting and

passing the levy. If the issue had failed,

a contingency budget would have re-

quired significant cuts.

Upon hearing that the budget passed,

Jeff Gural issued the following state-

ment: “I was elated to hear about the

new budget passing for Tioga Central

School District. No child should have to

worry about having crucial programs

and resources that are necessary for per-

sonal and educational development. To

have hundreds of Tioga children at the

press conference last week really

touched my heart and I'm extremely

happy that I am able to help the kids and

their community. Thank you to all who

came out to voice their support for the

new budget to make sure that these chil-

dren weren't deprived of a proper educa-

tional experience that so many of us

have taken for granted. I am glad to be

part of such a wonderful community.”

Gural has applied for the state’s final

full casino gaming license for Tioga

Downs. He has agreed to guarantee his

donation for an additional three years if

the license is granted. The gaming li-

cense would generate approximately

$1.5 million for both Nichols and Tioga

counties, which would help prevent in-

creases in future property taxes.

Daleanna Prosinski was Crowned

Little Miss Apalachin 2015 on Saturday,

June 6, 2015, at the Apalachin Fire-

men’s Field Days. She is the Daughter

of Angela and John Prosinski, and the

granddaughter of Karen Flint and Jack

Crawford of Apalachin. She attends

Apalachin Elementary School.

Emma Bryant is the Runner-Up for

Little Miss Apalachin 2015. She is the

Daughter of Michelle and Jeff Matolka

and Todd Bryant. She attends Apalachin

Elementary School.

Jordan Greeno, Little Miss Apalachin

2014 was present to crown the new Lit-

tle Miss Apalachin. Jordan is the daugh-

ter of Darnelle and Daniel Greeno of

Apalachin, and the granddaughter of

Tom and Bridget Short and Alasica and

Butch Greeno. She attends Apalachin

Elementary School.

The Judges were Jan Warner a Past

Captain, Safety Officer and President of

the Apalachin Fire Department; Martie

Ritz, a Campville Firefighter and EMS

Provider; and Caroline Cresente, Apala-

chin Post Master.

Mistress of Ceremonies was Rebecca

Roden of Apalachin Fire Department.

The contestants were 8– and 9- year-

old girls that reside within the Apalachin

Fire District. They were judged on com-

munications skills, appearance and per-

sonality.

Little Miss Apalachin 2015, Dale-

anna Prosinski, was presented with a

crown, sash, trophy, rose bouquet and

$200 cash prize. Runner-Up Little Miss

Apalachin, Emma Bryant was presented

with a trophy, rose bouquet and $100

cash prize.

Little Miss Apalachin 2015, Runner-

Up Little Miss Apalachin 2015 and Lit-

tle Miss Apalachin 2014 were in the

traditional Apalachin Firemen’s Parade.

Little Miss Apalachin 2015

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Pine Needle Basket Workshop, July 25

Learn how to create a pine needle

basket by attending the Pine Needle

Basketry Workshop for adults and

teens on Saturday, July 25, from 1:00

to 4:30 pm at the Bement–Billings

Homestead in Newark Valley.

Participants will learn the cultural

background of pine needle baskets

and create a simple coiled basket. The

instructor is Carol Lukovich.

The cost is $10 for non-members,

$8 for members of the Newark Valley

Historical Society. Call 642-5412 by

July 17 to register.

The Bement-Billings Museum is at

9241 Rt 38 in Newark Valley.

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Ribbon Cutting

for Candor’s

Mystic Moon

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held

June 17 at Mystic Moon in Candor.

Mystic Moon specializes in exception-

al gifts including vintage holiday decora-

tions, indoor-outdoor mats from 100%

recycled materials, recycled and upcycled

bags by Mona B, and locally handcrafted

hope chests and walking sticks. They also

sell chimineas (Mexican outdoor fireplac-

es), Stonewall Kitchen Food Items and

many more distinctive items.

Located next to Bostwick Auctions on

Route 96, Mystic Moon is open Wednes-

day through Sunday, from 10:00 am to

6:00 pm.

Vacation Bible School - “Journey

Off the Map” will be held July 13

through July 17 from 9:00 am till 12:00

Noon at the Living Water Baptist

Church, 1405 Taylor Road in Owego.

Call 687-3030 if ride needed

Vacation Bible School in Owego Breath of Fresh Air The Owego Christian Women’s Club will hold a “Breath of Fresh Air” Ladies Luncheon on Wednesday July 15, 11:30 to 1:30 at the Owego Treadway Inn. For more info call 607-785-3101


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Owego’s Alexis Halstead to Participate in

Lumberjack Competition at County Fair

Pictured is Owego native Alexis Halstead during a boom run competition, where the competitor is challenged to run across logs on the water. Alexis is one of 50 competitors, including about 15 women, featured at the Tioga County Fair Lumberjack Competition scheduled for July 11 at the fairgrounds located in Marvin Park in Owego.

Scholarship Race at Tioga Downs

Tioga Downs hosted their annual

Scholarship Race, made possible by the

generosity of the Harness Horse Breed-

ers of New York State and the Southern

Tier Harness Horsemen's Association.

Five local high school seniors joined

local horsemen in double-seated jog

carts for the 5/8 mile exhibition event.

Adam Layman of Tioga Central High

School (teamed with Dan Clements)

won the race with Diamond Princess,

sweeping three-wide in the final yards to

prevail in 1:15. His victory earned him

$3200 toward his studies of Engineering

Science at SUNY Broome.

In all, the five participating students

shared $9700 in scholarship funds.

Groups working to address the causes

of poverty in Chemung, Schuyler and

Tioga Counties are invited to apply for

a Catholic Campaign for Human Devel-

opment small grant. Proposals are

sought for projects benefiting and led by

low-income people working together to

bring about positive economic and/or

social change in their communities.

These projects should address the root

causes of poverty and powerlessness

and can focus on areas such as environ-

mental justice, living wage, affordable

housing, food security.

Contact Catholic Charities, 734-9784

x2135, for an application. Deadline for

submission is August 28, 2015. Grants

are not available for individuals.

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2015 Schedule of Events and Workshops

July 11 – Sock Knitting Machines demonstrated by a “Crankers” group, with Louise Neu and Friends. Also, weaving on portable looms.

July 17, Friday. Advanced Cheese Making Workshop with Laryssa. Learn to

make an English Cheddar. Prerequisite: Beginning Cheese Making.

10 – 3 pm. Fee: $35. Materials: Basic Kit $20 if needed or Cheese Cloth $6.

July 18 - Exotic Fiber Animals. Angora rabbits & Pygora goats visit the museum. Reference librarian on site. Children learn to knit (NIH).

July 25 - Indigo Dyeing. Bring a washed T-shirt to dye in this ancient method.

July 31, Friday. Penny Rugs Workshop. Deb Schildt. Create a 19th-century

wool candle mat. 10:00 – 4:00. Fee: $25. Materials: $25.

August 1 – Embroidery Day. Collector Gary Parks exhibits 18th century Ameri-can and British Samplers. Children learn to sew (NIH).

August 7, Friday. Gathering Basket Workshop. Melodie Gum. A good bas-

ket for harvesting fruits & vegetables. 10 – 4 pm; Fee: $25. Materials: $25.

August 8 – Small Looms Saturday. Children create a woven wall hanging.

“No Idle Hands Events” (NIH) offer young visitors hands-on experience and

a free kit for the first ten children. Kits include instructions and materials.

Special Exhibits: “The History of the Great Wheel” and “The Farnham Family

of Spinning Wheel Makers and their Influence”

See www.hometextiletoolmuseum.org for more information on Saturday

events and the museum’s summer workshop schedule for 2015.

For details call the museum at (570) 247-7175 or email: [email protected].

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Every Thursday evening in Owego,

local farmers and food producers set up

booths on the deck of the Gateway Park

overlooking the Susquehanna River in

the historic shopping district in Owego.

They sell produce, eggs, homemade

bread, meat and cheese, not only to cus-

tomers strolling through the market, but

to the local chefs who set up outdoors

alongside them and use the farmer’s

seasonal offerings and their culinary

creativity to create fresh, flavorful

“street food.” This Farm-to-Table mod-

el celebrates the area’s diverse agricul-

tural roots, as seen in the quality and

variety of the markets offerings, and the

innovation of talented local chefs.

Farm to Fork is also a community

event where neighbors meet to share a

meal and watch live, local musicians

play to the backdrop of the serene Sus-

quehanna River. Visitors to the area will

get a taste of what Tioga County has to

offer in food, the arts and music, and can

enjoy shopping and browsing the stores,

antique shops and galleries of the Vil-

lage of Owego. This family friendly

event also has activities for kids, such as

hula-hoops and sidewalk chalk, and is an

opportunity to have youngsters taste and

learn about locally grown foods. These

evenings are unique, fun and an educa-

tional event for the community that

showcases local entrepreneurs working

together.

A few days before the weekly Thurs-

day evening event, the market uses Fa-

cebook to let the participating chefs and

potential customers know what will be at

the upcoming market.

Vendors are still welcome to apply.

Applications and market rules are avail-

able online at owegolovesshoppers. com,

and for pick-up at Riverow Bookshop,

187 Front Street, Owego, and at Cornell

Cooperative Extension 56 Main Street,

Owego.

Farm to Fork

Thursday Night Farmers’ Market in Owego

Tioga Downs Submits Request For Application

On Thursday, July 2, the official Tioga Downs RFA package was loaded and sent

to Schenectady for submittal to New York State in pursuit of the final casino gaming

license. Tioga Downs employees and management were in attendance to assist in

loading the final boxes into the transport vehicle and sending it on the road.

Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution - July 29 Low to moderate income individuals

and families are invited to participate in

a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution spon-

sored by the Apalachin Lions Club in

partnership with the Food Bank of the

Southern Tier.

The distribution will be held on July

29 starting at 1:00 pm at St Margaret

Mary Catholic Church parking lot, 110

Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin.

Bring your own bags or boxes.

If you have any questions, call the

Food Bank of the Southern Tier at (607)

796-6061.

In addition to the food pantry, the

Owego Apalachin Family Reading Part-

nership will be distributing free chil-

dren's books

By popular demand, the Tioga Coun-ty Fair, which opens July 7, will offer Visitor’s Choice Pricing this year. General Admission to the grounds at all Gates for everyone age 6 and older will be just $5.00 each. Under age 6, free. Free parking will again be offered near the “Back Gate” on Elm Street, across from Save More Furniture. By special arrangement with Main Event Amusements, unlimited rides will be available Wednesday through Satur-day for just $10 each day. Children must be at least 36 inches tall to ride any Main Event device. Main Event is excited to be offering new rides in 2015 including Bumper Cars, The Zipper and the ever popular Scrambler. Most Grandstand Events will be by paid admission of $5.00 for everyone age 6 and older, under age 6, free. Opening Day, Tuesday, July 7, will be Free Admission and Free Grandstand until 5:00 pm. Harness Racing begins on Tuesday with a 1:00 pm Post Time. In addition to all of the NY Sire Stakes action, the Fairboard is pleased to an-nounce the return of the Jim Brown Me-morial Open Trot and Open Pace races.

These races are just that, Open, meaning available to most amateur, older and perhaps slower horses, the type of com-petition and training our late Racing Su-perintendent, Jim Brown was dedicated to. New this year will be the H. S. Mead Memorial Race Under Saddle, which will feature Standardbred horses being ridden rather than driven. It is the fair board’s hope that the Visitor’s Choice pricing will allow fami-lies to pick and choose each day which attractions they wish to take part in, con-sidering tight budgets all around. Also, returning in 2015 will be a full slate of “Open Classes” seeking entries from the public for competition in Cattle, Honey Products, Maple Products, Home Brew (wine, beer and cider), Horticul-ture (house and garden plants), Fiber, Domestic Arts and Crafts, Baked Goods and Canned Goods. Premium Books, explaining all rules and regulations for these Open Classes will be available at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Owego Agway, Ward and VanScoy (Owego and Berkshire), Quilters’ Haven and the Ear-ly Owego Antique Center.

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Chubby Checker Returns to Tioga Downs

For Charity Concert on July 16 All proceeds to go to Food Bank of the Southern Tier

Tioga Downs announced good news

for concert goers that were not able to

enjoy the full Chubby Checker experi-

ence on Saturday May 30 due to the

inclement weather.

The rock and roll artist who redefined

the way people dance more than fifty

years ago will entertain audiences once

again on July 16 at 8:00 pm at Tioga

Downs.

All tickets for this discounted show

for the community will be priced at $5

with the full proceeds being donated to

the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.

Tickets are on sale at the Tioga

Downs gift shop and through Ticketmas-

ter.

In addition to all ticket sales going to

the food bank, Jeff Gural will personally

make an extra $10 donation to the Food

Bank of the Southern Tier for every tick-

et issued for the concert in observance of

hunger awareness week in the Southern

Tier.

"I am saddened to hear of the inclem-

ent weather that caused the interruption

of the Chubby Checker concert Satur-

day, May 30, at Tioga Downs. Unfortu-

nately I was not in attendance for the

event, however I have been working

with my Tioga staff to offer a discounted

Chubby Checker concert to all who at-

tended and especially thank those for

continuous support of Tioga Downs

Casino. We have been in communica-

tion with Chubby Checker's manage-

ment to set a date and are happy to an-

nounce Chubby Checker will be coming

back again on July 16 at 8:00 pm. Rather

than a ticket price of $25 this time, we

will be offering the tickets for $5 so that

we can still have reserved seating while

helping out a great cause in the Food

Bank of the Southern Tier in light of

hunger awareness week and the needs

that exist in the region. I want to thank

all those who came out for the concert,

your support and patronage of Tioga

Downs Casino. We greatly appreciate

and care about our communities and

want to show our commitment and loy-

alty,” commented Jeffrey Gural, Chair-

man of American Racing and Entertain-

ment.

Chubby Checker’s popular 1959 song

The Twist was just the start of one hit

song after another. The Twist topped

charts on two separate occasions in 1961

and 1962. For the next three decades,

Checker turned out hits, toured the coun-

try and entertained audiences. By the

late 80’s, he was demonstrating his mu-

sical talents by recording with artists

outside the rock and roll genre. Never

losing momentum, Checker continued

producing new hits throughout the dec-

ades.

Chubby Checker issued a statement

of regret for the inclement weather, call-

ing Tioga Downs one of his favorite

venues to perform within and was happy

that a new date for guests and the com-

munity has been scheduled.

Four other rock and roll and county

music concerts will round out the sum-

mer concert series at Tioga Downs—

Sara Evans on Thursday, July 2, Hip-

piefest 2015 on Saturday, July 25, Lee

Greenwood on Saturday, August 15 and

BIG & Rich with Cowboy Troy on Sun-

day, September 6. Ticket prices vary by

show and can be purchased at all Ticket-

master locations and on line at:

www.ticketmaster.com.

Tioga Downs offers live harness rac-

ing, video lottery terminals, video poker

and electronic roulette. A variety of eat-

eries are also part of the entertainment

complex. Jeff Gural owns Tioga Downs

in Nichols, NY and Vernon Downs in

Vernon, NY. Gural is in the process of

preparing a new proposal to apply for

the state’s final full gaming license.

Once awarded, Tioga Downs will ex-

pand its facility and workforce to ac-

commodate live casino gaming. In the

last decade, Tioga Downs and Vernon

Downs have created more than 700 fam-

ily-sustaining jobs. For more infor-

mation on Tioga Downs, please visit

www.tiogadowns.com.

Vendors Needed for Nov. Arts & Crafts Fair

The 7th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair

of the Owego Rotary Club will be held

on November 15, 9 am to 3 pm, at the

Owego Elks Lodge on Front Street in

Owego. The fair will be free and open to

the public. All artists, crafts persons, and

vendors of farm goods and homemade

food are invited to participate in the fair.

The Early Bird deadline for reserving

a space is August 30. Spaces are allocat-

ed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so

an early response will ensure your re-

served space at a reduced fee and your

name is included in pre-event publicity.

Contact Nancy Della Pia at (607) 223

-4446 or [email protected] for an

application, or stop by the following

shops in Owego: Black Cat Gallery,

Gallery Forty-One, River Row Books, or

the Tioga County Council on the Arts in

Owego.

The Fair Committee will use appropri-

ate media to advertise the event, includ-

ing ads, posters, newspaper articles, lawn

signs, and social media.

All proceeds from this event will be

donated to the Rotary Polio Plus Cam-

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Bike Night Held Weekly in Owego

On June 3, clear skies and warm

weather drew a large crowd to Owego’s

Parkview Hotel and Restaurant for their

weekly Bike Night event.

It was a beautiful sight in downtown

Owego, reminiscent of popular bike

nights in areas such as Sylvan Beach, as

motorcycles lined Front Street along

Draper Park and even as far as western

end of Front Street past the Historical

Society and Museum.

Special to the evening was also a

birthday celebration for Ute Burchard, a

fan of Wreckless Marci and a volunteer

for many community organized events.

A cake, designed by a Wreckless Marci

fan working the bakery at Price Chop-

per, was presented to Burchard along

with a Bike Night poster signed by band

members.

The event was well attended, with

many even bringing their canine friends

who enjoyed a dog bar with fresh water

and biscuits that the owners, Beth and

Mark Johnson, have set up each week.

Two 50-50 raffles were also held

throughout the evening, with funds help-

ing to pay for this free community enter-

tainment each week, and for sound pro-

vided by Mark Bennett from Shark Au-

dio.

This weekly event runs every

Wednesday through Sept. 2, 2015 at the

Owego Parkview located at 145 Front

Street in Owego. www.facebook.com/BikeNight2013

Paws for a Cause on August 9 The 14th Annual All Paws for A

Cause, a fundraising dog walk for breast

cancer prevention, will be held on Sun-

day, August 9, from 10:00 am to 1:00

pm, at Otsiningo Park. There will be

prizes, doggie contests, a costume pa-

rade, raffles, free nail clippings, and

more than 30 vendors.

The registration fee per dog is $20

before the event, $25 at the event, 2 or

more dogs $5 each additional dog.

All proceeds benefit ENCOREplus

and help local women receive lifesaving

breast and cervical cancer services.

For registration forms or more infor-

mation, call 772-0340 ext 242, or visit

www.ywcabinghamton.org (news &

events).

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Three Catholic priests started new

assignments last month.

Father Michael G. Fowler of Owego

was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood of

Jesus Christ by His Excellency the Most

Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop

of Rochester, on Saturday, June 20,

2015, at Rochester's Sacred Heart Cathe-

dral.

Father Mike has been appointed Paro-

chial Vicar of three churches St. Agnes-

Avon, St. Paul of the Cross-Honeoye

Falls, and St. Rose-Lima.

Father Mike thought about being a

priest as a young boy. But he went to

college and a 30-year career with IBM

and Lockheed Martin-Owego. He mar-

ried and had a family, but ultimately

became divorced and the marriage was

annulled.

Father Mike celebrated his First Mass

of Thanksgiving Father's Day Sunday in

St. Patrick's Church-Owego, his home

parish.

Father Brian Carpenter is in Paris,

France, for the month of July training as

he starts his Candidacy Program in the

Society of St. Sulpice. The Provincial of

the Society has assigned him to St. Mary

Seminary in Baltimore, Md.

Father Carpenter will be teaching

courses to seminarians in the field of

systematic theology using his licentiate

degree. This is a discipline of Christian

theology that formulates an orderly, ra-

tional and coherent account of Christian

faith and belief.

Father Carpenter served the past three

years as Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick's

and three Blessed Trinity Parishes - St.

Margaret Mary-Apalachin, St. John the

Evangelist-Newark Valley, and St.

James-Waverly.

Father Peter Van Lieshout replaces

Father Carpenter. Bishop Matano or-

dained him a priest a year ago. He spent

the last year studying at the Pontifical

North American College in Rome. Fa-

ther Van Lieshout is a native of Livonia,

Livingston County, and a parishioner of

St. Matthew Church. He is a graduate of

the Franciscan University in Steuben-

ville, Ohio. He completed a Pastoral

Year at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Ge-

neva.

Priests Start New Assignments

Garden Tour - July 25

A garden tour will be sponsored

by the Tillers and Toilers Garden

Club of Newark Valley on July 25

from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

Six local gardens between New-

ark Valley and Berkshire will be

shown on the tour.

Tickets will be available at the

Newark Valley Train Depot, at

$10.00 per person; beginning at

10:00 am on the day of the tour.

Brochures will be available at the

depot to provide location of the

homes. Transportation to the sites

will NOT be provided.

Following the tour, door prizes

and a raffle of fine gifts will be held

at the Depot. Refreshments will be

served.

For more information call Mary

Ellen Odom (607) 657-8171.


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YES! LEADers in Waverly

Nineteen YES! LEADers from Wa-

verly Middle School presented a pro-

gram on the dangers of drugs and alco-

hol to Elm Street and Chemung Elemen-

tary students.

At their presentations, YES! LEAD-

ers demonstrate the dangers of drugs and

alcohol and the importance of positive

self-esteem by using hands-on activities

that help younger students understand

the impact drugs and alcohol can have

on everyday life. These activities are

designed to teach students how to resist

peer pressure and make healthy choices.

Earlier this year, YES! LEADers

attended two days of leadership training

to learn the best methods to engage

younger students in ways they can relate

to. Since many YES! LEADers are lead-

ers in their schools and local communi-

ties, younger students see them as role

models and emulate the positive choices

these students make to be drug and alco-

hol free.

Waverly’s YES! LEADers are also

committed to helping their community.

In addition to visiting classrooms, they

participate in a variety of outreach activ-

ities, including hosting a free family

movie night and a friendship dance for

middle school students.

YES! LEADS is a peer-to-peer sub-

stance abuse prevention program run by

YES! Safe Choices for Kids, sponsored

by Senator Libous and Lourdes Hospital,

currently in its 26th year. YES! trains

high school and middle school LEAD-

ers, like those from Waverly, who are

role models for younger students.

For more information, visit

www.yessafechoices.org.

Waverly Middle School YES! LEADer Sydney Meyers uses skits to help practice the 10 Ways to Make Safe Choices with Chemung Elementary School students during her YES! LEADS presentations.


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Martin Receives Technology Scholarship

Isaiah Martin (left) receives the Arnold Johnson Technology Scholarship from Audra Johnson (right) of Johnson’s Pools and Spas.

The winner of the 2015 Arnold John-

son Technology Scholarship at Owego

Free Academy, is Isaiah Martin of

Owego.

Martin received the scholarship at

the senior awards night ceremony on

June 4 at Owego Free Academy.

Audra Johnson, of Johnson's Pools

and Spas, presented the award. The

scholarship was established in 2012, in

honor of Arnold Johnson, founder of

Johnson's Pools and Spas.

Isaiah Martin plans to attend the

Pennsylvania a College of technology in

Williamsport, Pa.

Local Artist’s Paintings on Display

A solo exhibition of paintings by

local artist Constance Fischer is on dis-

play at the Tioga Arts Council through

July 30.

The exhibit, entitled Colors...Again,

features watercolor, acrylic and oil

paintings.

Constance Fischer has participated in

exhibitions at the Roberson Museum,

Windsor Whip Works, Riverside Tow-

ers, and the Fine Arts Society of the

Southern Tier. She was awarded first

place for watercolors in the FASST ex-

hibition in 2014. Constance is a member

of the Artisan's Vision Painting Group,

the Fine Arts Society of the Southern

Tier and Windsor Whip Works.

The Tioga Arts Council is at 179

Front Street in Owego, and is open Mon-

days, 10 am to 4 pm, and Tuesdays

through Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm. For

more information, go to www. tio-

gaartscouncil.org or call 687-0785.

‘En Plein Air’ Art Sale, Garden Walk - July 19 The En Plein Air Art Sale and Garden

Walk will take place on Sunday, July 19,

from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine.

The outdoor event will transform the

porches, lawns and gardens of 20 histor-

ic home in downtown Owego.

Now in its 28th year, En Plein Air

will showcase more than 25 local artists,

along with 6 beautiful gardens available

for touring. A map of all participating

locations will be available at 271 Front

Street. Signs will also be posted outside

of each participating location.

The event is presented by the Tioga

Arts Council and the Tioga County Mas-

ter Gardener Program of Cornell Coop-

erative Extension (CCE). For more in-

formation, contact the Tioga Arts Coun-

cil at 687-0785 or go to

www.tiogaartscouncil.org.

Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park, a series of free

summer concerts, are held Wednesday

nights at Hickories Park, 359 Hickories

Park Road, in Owego:

• July 8 - The Falconers

• July 15 - Steve Southworth & The

Rockabilly Rays (50s & 60s music)

• July 22 - Pasty White & Double

Wide (rock & roll)

• July 29 - Milkweed (Americana

string band)

• August 5 - Triple Play with Alice

Detrick (classic country)


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Owego Fire Dept. Golf Tournament

The Owego Fire Department hosted its 3rd Annual Owego Fallen Firefight-ers Memorial Golf Tournament last month at the Links at Hiawatha Landing. Sixty-five teams and 260 golfers played in the tournament supported by over 100 sponsors making the charity tournament one of the largest in the Southern Tier. The monies raised from the tournament support two important causes that in-clude scholarships for graduating Owego Free Academy seniors pursing further education in a first responder field and building/operating costs for the OFD Training Facility. A $2,000 scholarship was awarded to Owego Firefighter and Emergency Squad Member Cara Jones this year. Jones, a Wave Hose Company #2 mem-ber, plans on pursuing a career in nurs-ing while attending Elmira College. She is a certified first responder and current-ly enrolled in the New York State Emer-gency Medical Technician (EMT) pro-gram. Jones has logged nearly 100 EMS calls this year. A total of $6,000 in scholarships from tournament funds has been awarded the past three years. Also, due in part to contributions from the golf tournament the department was able to complete the majority of Phase I of its training facility, opening the classroom building that includes a kitchen and fitness area, last October. Phase II of the project includes a “live burn” building. Tioga County currently does not have such a facility that makes fire simulation and attacks as realistic as

possible. Departments must travel to Broome County for this training capabil-ity. The Owego Fire Department prom-ised from the onset and has stayed com-mitted to not having the training facility project impact taxes instead funding it through charitable events like the golf tournament and Monte Carlo nights. The winning team of Scott Sanyshyn, Dave Brink, Tim Rose, and Josh Robin-son shot a 54 or 18 under. The winners had back to back eagle holes and numer-ous tap in birdies. They were sponsored by corporate donor BlueLine Associates owned by Owego native Rocky Silvestri who grew up on the Flats. BlueLine Associates, a Raleigh, NC based firm, is a leading business process management services provider and was named by Consulting Magazine as one of the “Seven Small Jewels: Seven to Watch” as part of their March 2015 issue. Con-sulting Magazine’s annual recognition of consulting firms places BlueLine in an exclusive group acknowledged for being a “hidden gem” in the industry. Silvestri is a former Village of Owego Trustee and past Fire Commissioner. The tournament trophy is on display in the Links’ clubhouse. The tournament honors Owego Fall-en Firefighters Matt Porcari (LODD 2013), Steve Gavin (LODD 2003), Rich-ard Beck (LODD 1993), Winfield Knapp (1965) and Roy Wiltse (LODD 1938). www.OwegoFireGolf.com

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The Little Meadows Volunteer Fire

Company and Rescue Squad broke

ground on its new fire station and com-

munity hall on June 7. Community

members, public officials and the media

turned out for this milestone event in the

emergency and rescue organization’s

drive to build a six-vehicle station with

offices, a training area and attached

community center.

The dream to build a new fire station

became a reality for the 60-year-old or-

ganization when Talisman Energy USA

Inc. committed $350,000 to the project.

The remainder of the $875,000 project is

coming from the fire department and

rescue squad funds; natural gas impact

fees given by local municipalities, dona-

tions from local businesses and commu-

nity members and a bank loan. The com-

munity has supported the project so gen-

erously that the volunteer organization

was able to add Phase 2 to the building

project this year: a community hall.

“The support from the community

has been amazing,” says Mary Shaugh-

nessy, Fire Company President and

Building Committee Member. “We can’t

even begin to describe how much we

appreciate the generosity of those who

have given time and money to this build-

ing effort. We will give back a great

building that will allow us to continue

providing important emergency services

as well as a space the community can

actually use and enjoy.”

The current emergency services

building has several issues. It’s on only a

quarter-acre, leaving no room for expan-

sion and forcing emergency responders

to park offsite. The nearly 60-year-old

station reflects outdated building tech-

niques and is energy inefficient, driving

up operating costs needlessly. The facili-

ty is also not accessible to those with

disabilities.

The new and larger facility will use

modern materials and construction meth-

ods. This will make the new station

more energy efficient and provide con-

solidated garage space for all emergency

vehicles. Should the Fire Company and

Rescue Squad need to expand facilities

or capabilities, this station can easily

accommodate expansions or additions,

making it ready for the future.

The facility is being constructed by

JAH Construction, Inc. of Johnson City,

NY. Citizens & Northern Bank’s Sayre

branch is providing a loan to support the

construction. The organization is still

actively seeking donations.

How to help - Donations may be

made payable to LMVFC&RS Building

Fund and sent to the Building Commit-

tee, Little Meadows Volunteer Fire

Company & Rescue Squad, PO Box

329, Little Meadows, PA 18830-0345.

Groundbreaking for New Fire Station

JULY 2015 PAGE 12 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS

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Lions’ Jack Smith Golf Open The 40th Annual Jack Smith Golf

Open will be held Saturday, July 11, at

the Tioga Country Club located in Nich-

ols, NY.

The cost is $75 per person or $53 per

person for Tioga Country Club mem-

bers. Included are greens fees and cart,

coffee & donuts, hot dogs, hamburgers

and beverages during the tournament,

and a lunch after golf.

There will be 4-person teams, and a

9:00 am shotgun start.

Proceeds will help support the many

health, educational and community pro-

jects that the Apalachin Lions Club en-

gages in each year.

For more information about the Jack

Smith Open, call Lion Dave Whritenour

at (607) 972-9721.

Lions “Back to School” Program

The first day of school is a day of new

experiences, new friends and new

clothes. Unfortunately not all families

are able to buy new clothing or school

supplies for that all important opening

day.

For 26 years the Apalachin Lions

have been conducting their Back to

School program, this year with coopera-

tion from the Target in Vestal. This

program furnishes vouchers to eligible

families to help defray some of the cost

of getting their children equipped for

school.

People living in the Apalachin,

Campville and Little Meadows, PA, area

can obtain information on eligibility and

an application from the Apalachin Lions.

Eligibility for aid will be determined by

the Apalachin Lions.

Fair Seeks Contestants for Ag Competitions

Cornell Cooperative Extension and

the Tioga County Fair Board seek en-

tries of Maple Syrup, Honey, Fiber,

Craft Beverages, and Container Gardens

in the open contests that begin with the

opening of the 156th Annual Tioga

County Fair on July 7 in Marvin Park in

Owego.

All entries are due in the Agriculture

Building at the Tioga County Fair-

grounds no later than 5:00pm on Mon-

day, July 6. A completed entry form

must accompany each entry. Rules and

entry forms are available at Cornell Co-

operative Extension of Tioga County at

56 Main Street or on the web at http://

tiogacofair.com/.

For more information about the agri-

culture open contests, contact Michele

Kline at CCE Tioga, 687-4020 or email

at [email protected].

TC Rural Ministry Thanks Community

Tioga County Rural Ministry wishes

to thank all their supporters who hosted

a Soap for Hope bin in their church,

place of business, school or organiza-

tion, and all who contributed.

With the help of so many, they are

able to distribute soap, shampoo, toilet

paper, dish and laundry detergent,

among other products, to the guests who

come to their food pantry.

The following contributed to their

record collection of 4,719 products, up

from 3,216 last year: the American Le-

gion, Barleycorn, Bridge of Hope Minis-

tries, Candor Key Club, Community

Bank, NA in Owego and Nichols, Com-

munity Shop, Dept. of Social Services,

Dollar General, Flemingville United

Methodist Church, First Baptist Church,

First Presbyterian Union Church, Home

Central, John’s Fine Foods, New Begin-

nings Beauty Salon, Nick’s Garage,

Owego Elementary, OFA Key Club,

Peak Performance, Price Chopper, Scott

Smith & Son, St. Margaret Mary

Church, St. Patrick Church, St. Paul’s

Episcopal Church, Royal Automotive,

the Sword & Spirit Christian Fellow-

ship, Thompson’s Grocery, Thrivent

Financial, Tioga Boys and Girls Club,

Tioga County Courier, Tioga Co. Sher-

iff’s Department, Tioga Opportunities,

Tioga Opportunities Housing Services,

Owego United Methodist Church, Zion

Lutheran Church & School and the

VFW.

Tioga County Rural Ministry’s staff

and guests thank you for your great gen-

erosity.

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Assorted Flavors Daily's Frozen Drinks 10 oz. ……..$1.99

Assorted Flavors Georgi Vodka 750 ml. …………… $11.99

Haut Theron Malbec 750 ml. …………………………. $12.99

Forest Ville Chardonnay & Merlot 1.5 L. …………… $10.99

Assorted Tisdale Wines 750 ml. ……………………….. $5.49

Blue Nun Box Riesling 3 L. …………………………… $17.99

Sweeneys Plaza, Rt 434, Apalachin HAVE A

SAFE & HAPPY SUMMER

PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? Personalized Labels for wine bottles are FREE

with purchase of wine. Many styles available Gift Certificates Available • Case Discounts on non-sale wines

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1429 Main Street, Apalachin, N. Y.

Have a Great Summer from

the Staff at Nick’s Earl, Floyd, Ryan & Nick

A FULLY COMPUTERIZED AUTO REPAIR CENTER DOMESTIC & FOREIGN

Vera Bradley Fall Back to School

Arrives July 9th!

Apalachin Lions Club Awards Scholarships

Front Row (L to R) Lion Pres. Jake Brown, Christopher Murphy from Vestal Senior High, Lion John Crosby, Morgan Stetson from Montrose High School, and VP-2 Lion Judy Murphy. The winners joined the Lions at their dinner meet-ing on June 10.

The Apalachin Lions Club last month

awarded $3000 in scholarships for 2015. The

Lions presented three scholarships, each

worth $1,000, at a special awards ceremony.

The recipients are Benjamin Cacciaglia

from Owego Free Academy, Morgan Stetson

from Montrose High School, and Christopher

Murphy from Vestal Senior High.

The scholarship program is to promote

and reward young people for service to their

community and school.

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