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APALACHIN • OWEGO • NICHOLS
TIOGA CENTER • NEWARK VALLEY
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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.
.
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.
Grants Available
JULY 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 4
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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: info@httm.org.
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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 ndellapia@gmail.com 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-
paign.
JULY 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 7
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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.
JULY 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 9
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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.
JULY 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 10
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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)
JULY 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 11
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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 ms328@cornell.edu.
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.
NEW BUSINESS OPENS IN APALACHIN
John Kocee - Owner
VICINATO’S PIZZERIA 8208 Rt 434, Apalachin
607-625-5900
OPEN: Mon-Sat noon-9pm (Closed Sunday) www.VICINATOSPIZZA.com
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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
Call Earl for an appointment today 625-3015
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.