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Hyde Park celebrated its 49th Anni-

versary all day Saturday, April 30, with

15 games of Little League baseball and

tee ball and girls softball.

The day gave the children a chance

to do things they don’t do every day,

parading 1.5 miles up North Avenue and

down George St, listening to Owego

Elementary School second graders set

the theme by singing “Take Me Out to

the Ball Game” on Nick Raftis Memori-

al Field, showing respect to our flag by

saluting the new American and POW/

MIA flags as they were raised for the

49th time on the Elks Flag Pole, shout-

ing three times “Happy Mother’s Day,

Mom!” when prompted by MC Jim

Raftis, listening to League President Ken

Winters thank his officers, directors and

volunteers.

Tioga Downs Begins 11th Racing Season

Apalachin Firemen's Field Days, June 1 - 4

The 2016 Apalachin Firemen’s Field

Days will be held June 1 through June 4

in Apalachin.

The field days will feature rides,

games, refreshments, chicken BBQ eve-

ry night. Parking is free.

On Wednesday, June 1, rides will be

a special price from 6:00 to 7:00 pm,

and two bikes will be given away at 9:00

pm.

On Thursday, June 2, enjoy a chicken

BBQ and rides galore.

On Friday, June 3, the traditional and

spectacular fireworks display will begin

at 10:00 pm sharp.

The Little Miss Apalachin Contest

will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday,

June 4. The contest is open to residents

of the Apalachin Fire District, ages 8 to

9, only. The winner will receive a $200

savings bond, the runner-up will receive

a $100 savings bond.

Pay-one-price ride specials are avail-

able from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday,

June 4.

The traditional parade begins at 6:00

pm on Saturday, June 4.

Advanced sale ride tickets are now

available through June 1 at the Apala-

chin Pharmacy on Route 434 in

Apalchin, Gigi's Place on the corner of

Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in

Apalachin, Sweeney's Market on Route

434 in Apalachin, and Bud's Place on

Route 434 in Apalachin.

Tioga Downs will celebrate their 10th Anniversary with the opening of their 11th racing season for 2016 starting on May 7 and ending on September 17. There will be 59 days of racing this season. Post time is 6:30 pm on Friday and Saturday with a Sunday post time of 1:30 pm. On Opening Day, May 7, post time will be 5 pm. For a complete listing of race dates and times go to: www.TiogaDowns.com

Owego Little League Begins 65th Season

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The Little Meadows Volunteer Fire

Company and Rescue Squad celebrated

the grand opening of its new fire station

and community hall on May 1, 2016.

The landmark event celebrated the emer-

gency and rescue organizations’ suc-

cessful drive to build a six-vehicle sta-

tion with offices, a training area and

attached community center.

The celebration included a parade

followed by ceremonies at the station.

Speakers included Fire Company and

Rescue Squad officials, local elected

officials and representatives from Talis-

man Energy USA, a Repsol-owned com-

pany. Highlights of the day included the

unveiling of Repsol/community dona-

tion recognition plaque and a special

flagpole dedication for former Fire Chief

Chip Barnum.

This non-profit organization accepts

donations, payable to LMVFC&RS, and

sent to the LMVFC&RS Building Fund,

PO Box 345, Little Meadows, PA 18830

Grand Opening of Little Meadows Fire Station

NV Historical Society

Benefit Auction

The annual auction to benefit the

Newark Valley Historical Society

(NVHS) will be held Saturday, May 7,

at the fire station on Route 38 south.

The doors will open at 5:00 pm for a

preview of the items, with the auction

beginning at 6:00 pm. Evan Goodrich

will be the volunteer auctioneer. Evan

recently won the award of the number

one NYS Bid Caller.

A wide variety of items will be up for

auction including dinners, sailboat rides,

household goods, gift certificates, art

works, and much more. There will be

several silent auction items as well.

The proceeds from the auction will

help support the NVHS education and

youth programs, Depot Friday Night

series Veterans Day Dinner, as well as

the maintenance of the Bement-Billings

Farmstead and the Depot.

Homemade desserts and beverages

will be available.

If you have an item or service you

would like to donate for the auction, call

the NVHS office (642-9516) or Ethel

Curkendall (642-8313).


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Rural Ministry Cleanup Report

On a cold, snowy “Spring?” Cleanup

Day, under the direction of Tioga Coun-

ty Rural Ministry, 40 volunteers from

Tioga, Broome and Tompkins Counties

ventured out into the towns of Owego

and Apalachin to help their senior neigh-

bors who were in need of some assis-

tance. From dusting, vacuuming, spot

cleaning and window washing to laying

down mulch, clearing gardens, picking

up sticks and twigs to trying to rake

leaves through the snow, these hardy

workers from Owego Free Academy and

Candor High School, Binghamton Uni-

versity, Ithaca College and Cornell,

along with volunteer drivers/supervisors

worked at 41 sites.

Sr. Mary of Tioga County Rural Min-

istry had the opportunity to sit down

with Ithaca College and Cornell stu-

dents, inviting responses to the question

of why they volunteer to help. Teresa

Clark’s response was immediate: “The

people are so welcoming and apprecia-

tive.” Cassandra, a grad student from

Cornell spoke of her own personal need

to do community service. She experi-

enced the fulfillment of this need last

year and so wanted to return. Nolan

Hurst of Ithaca College noted that this is

his third year coming: “The community

that’s built here is a one of a kind thing.

It is awesome and inspiring.”

Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM)

is so grateful for these young adults who

are willing to lend a hand. TCRM wants

to honor the 30 adult volunteers who

made this day possible by visiting sites

beforehand, preparing lunches and serv-

ing as drivers/supervisors. TCRM thanks

the First Presbyterian Union Church for

allowing use of their kitchen for lunch

preparation, and to its members, along

with Kiwanis and Rotary members who

supplied food and materials for lunches.

Rummage, Food Sale in Apalachin - May 21

The Park Terrace Community Unit-

ed Methodist Church in Apalachin will

hold a rummage and food sale as part of

the Tioga Terrace Annual Garage Sale

on Saturday, May 21, from 8:00 am to

3:00 pm.

The sale will include everything from

books, clothing, toys, crafts and other

numerous household goods. In addition,

pizza, hot dogs, a chicken barbeque,

beverages and baked goods will also be

available at the annual church event.

Park Terrace Community United

Methodist Church is at 30 Glann Road

in Apalachin.

www.parkterraceumc.org

Chicken BBQ on Mother’s Day, May 8

Nichols American Legion Post 1624,

1 Dean Street in Nichols, will host a

Mother's Day Chicken BBQ on Sunday,

May 8 at 12:00 Noon.

The cost is $9.50 per dinner or $6.50

for half chicken. To-go orders should be

picked up by 3:00 pm. There will be a

Bake Sale on the premises that day, also.

Contact the Legion at (607) 699-7994.


NEED IT HAULED MOVED or CLEANED: We can help local moving, cleaning of houses, garages, attics, out buildings. Call 607-699-0212 8/16 CONCRETE WALLS: Rent or hire us. Bridges, pole barns, driveways, addi-tions. Dixon Builders 607-259-5029 12/16 FOR SALE: Weight Bench 100 lb. Weights, leg lift, Marcy Heavy Duty $75. Treadmill—like new $95. Both for $150. Call (607) 625-2921 or 760-4979 05/16 FOR SALE: Two Cooper 8’ shoplights, never used, 120v, hardwire, electric bal-last, $29 each or $55 both, bulbs availa-ble Call 607-625-5916 05/16 WANTED: Tractor or Jeep. 1940’s Em-pire tractor or Willys Army Jeep. Rusty or Broken down, infield OK! Call 570-395-41.27 05/16 NEED IT HAULED MOVED or CLEANED: We can help local moving . Cleaning of houses, garages, attics, out buildings! Call 607-699-0212 4/16 WANTED: Vintage Jewelry men’s and women’s including watches. Also old toys, paintings and vintage collectables. Call Dave at 607-372-7860 11/16

TOP DOLLAR PAID: Wanted! Old fish-ing tackle, lures, reels, etc. Some items worth $500. and more!!! Call me first, collector not a dealer so I pay more. Walt 607-972-5739 09/16 WANTED: Highest Prices Paid for An-tiques & Vintage Collectables. Like blue decorated crocks/jugs, old toys, watches pocket/wrist, jewelry men’s/women’s, banks, door stops, coffee grinders, foun-tain pens, military, firefighting items, and much more. Call (607) 372-7860 2/17 DENT REMOVAL: door dings, hail dam-age, dents removed without harm to car finish! Olympic Detailing 607-625-2332 FOR SALE KENNEL: Heavy duty galva-nized modular chain link fence kennel with one gate 6W x 8L x 4H (new $400) $250 excellent condition 607-624-2766 07/15 DOG BOARDING: Pleasant Valley Dog Kennel, 5367 State Route 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811. 40 years in business, indoor/outdoor runs. Daily rates $14 one dog, $21 two dogs same run 607-642-8776 06/16 WANTED: Your classified ad for our June 2016 issue. Please send in form below by May 25.

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You can advertise your garage, yard or other sales, events, or items wanted or for sale here in the Community Press, the paper with the largest distribution (by US Mail) in the Owego market area. The same low rate for both commercial or personal family ads. Only $5 for the first 20 words. 1 WORD PER SPACE (add $1 for each 4 additional words)

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4th Annual Pink Elk 5K – May 15 The 4th Annual Pink Elk 5K Run/

Walk will be held Sunday, May 15, at

the Vestal Elks Club starting at 9:00 am.

This year’s race is being held in

memory of Donna Allis who passed way

last year of cancer. The price to enter the

race is $20. There is also a family price:

$20 for the first entry and $10 for each

additional spouse or child under 18

years old.

The pre-registration includes a T-

shirt and a breakfast ticket for the Satur-

day Packet picket event. The pre-

registration deadline is May 6, 2016.

The price goes up to $25 the day of the

race. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:45

am.

Proceeds from this event go to

Traci’s Hope and the Vestal Elks Club

Veteran Committee.

Register online or an entry from at

http://southern.tier.net/vestalelks/.

Garage Sale at Apalachin Church - May 13

A Garage Sale will be held at St. Mar-

garet Mary’s Church in Apalachin on

Friday, May 13, 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon,

and on Saturday, May 14, 8:00 am to

2:00 pm, with a Bag Sale at 12 Noon.

St. Margaret Mary’s Church is at 1110

Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin.


Happy Mother’s Day from

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Sterling Meritage

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Chateau Michelle Riesling

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Dr. Frank Semi-Riesling

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Bacardi Light Rum

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Black Velvet

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Skyy Vodka 1.75 L.

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Blackstone Merlot

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Ecco Donani Pinot Grgiio

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Alamos Malbec

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New Amsterdam

Gin or Vodka 1.75 L

$18.99

Smirnoff Vodka

1.75 L

$18.99

Jim Beam

1.75 L.

$27.99

Mother’s Day Massage Gift Certificates 75 Minute Massage with Essential Oils

Gift Certificates available on line at www.SouthernTierMassage.com or in person at Southern Tier Massage, or Rick’s Service Center, Southside Drive.

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6845 Route 434 , just east of Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat 9am to 1pm (CLOSED SUN) 625-2129

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Memorial Day

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The Terrace The Friendly Neighborhood Tavern

Rt. 434, Apalachin, New York 625-3935

Karaoke Saturday - May 7th

Next To Kin Saturday May 21st

•Tuesday - Steak Nite • • Wednesday- Shrimp Nite •

• Thursday - Clam Nite • Stop in and check out our great

Homemade Soups & Daily Specials

Strawberry Festival News Festival to be held June 17 and 18, 2016

The theme of this year’s 36th an-

nual Owego Strawberry Festival is

“Strawberry Peace.” Wear your tie-dye

and peace signs! Come for fun, food,

music, activities for kids, crafts and

much more.

On Friday, June 17, there will be a

Friday Night Block Party from 5:30 to

10:30 pm, 5K run, four bands, food and

more, and fireworks at 10:00 pm

On Saturday, June 18, the Strawber-

ry Festival is 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a

parade at 10:00 am. Activities include a

craft fair, children’s entertainment, two

Bicycle Stunt Shows, food, eight bands,

and much more.

The Owego Strawberry Festival is

held in downtown Owego. On Saturday

parking and busing will be provided

from Hickories Park and the Tioga

County Fairgrounds.

For more information, visit

www.owegostrawberryfestival.com and

www.owego.org

Volunteers Needed to Cleanup Streams

It’s time to help cleanup Tioga Coun-

ty’s streams.

Tioga County Water Coordinating

Committee will hold their 16th annual

stream cleanup May 14 through May 22.

If you are interested in cleaning up

your environment or improving your

community, then here is your chance. If

you decide to volunteer you can select

any stream within the county to cleanup

or you will be assigned a location.

Trash bags, gloves and gifts will be

provided to all participants who help

clean up our streams.

Longtime sponsors of the event in-

clude Best Buy, CNYOG, Hiawatha

Island Boat Club, Jouchum Logging,

Kenny Construction, Mead Farm,

NYSDOT, Owego Kiwanis, Taylor Gar-

bage Service, Tioga State Bank, Town

of Owego, and Wagner Lumber Compa-

ny. The event is possible because of

their support.

If you are interested in registering a

group for this year's stream cleanup pro-

gram, contact Ellen Pratt at 687-8274 or

visit www.tiogacountyny.com under

NEWS. The registration deadline is Fri-

day, May 13.

Annual AMBA Wellness Program - May 21 The New York State Women, Inc.

Susquehanna Chapter (formerly Owego

Business and Professional Women) is

sponsoring its annual AMBA Wellness

Program on Saturday, May 21, at the

Owego Methodist Church at 261 Main

Street from 6:00 to 10:00 am.

The AMBA Wellness Program in-

cludes blood tests for Coronary Disease,

Liver and Kidney Disease, Anemia, Dia-

betes, and other types of diseases. The

cost for the full AMBA panel, including

the NYS Women, Inc. sponsorship fee is

$47. The following optional tests are

also available for an additional fee and

require a separate script from a physi-

cian: Prostrate Specific Antigen (PSA),

TSH, Vitamin D - 25, Hemo-globin A1C

and Insure Colon Rectal Kit.

Pam Pringle, chairperson, stated,

“With the changes in health insurance,

many people find themselves with high

deductibles to be met before any ser-

vices are covered. While this has been a

valuable program for many years, it is

even more so now, as those unable or

unwilling to spend hundreds of dollars

for routine testing can still get the

screenings needed to maintain their

health.”

Anyone interested in participating

should contact their physician for per-

mission to have the test results sent to

their office. For more information or to

schedule an appointment call 1-800-234-

8888 by May 20, 2016.

The NYS Women, Inc. Susquehanna

Chapter is a state organization whose

mission is to build powerful women

personally, professionally and politically

and to make a difference in the lives of

working women.


Join Us for

Mother’s Day

Sunday May 8th

Show Mom how much you love & appreciate her … Bring her to the Blue Dolphin Restaurant for

Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner!

FREE

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

WITH DINNER Mother’s Day May 8th 11:00 am – 9:30 pm

Route 434, Apalachin, NY at Route 17 exit 66 • 625-5029

Red Cross to Host Volunteer Recruitment - May 7

The American Red Cross will host a

volunteer recruitment event on Saturday,

May 7, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Tio-

ga Opportunities Inc., Sheldon Guiles

Boulevard in Owego.

Last year, volunteers for Southern

Tier Chapter helped 354 local families

who faced home fires and other disaster

situations. They trained 8,989 people in

lifesaving skills, assisted 85 military

members, veterans and their families,

and collected 18,334 blood donations.

Volunteers also went door-to-door in

neighborhoods at high risk for home

fires to install 228 smoke alarms and

teach people about home fire safety.

The recruitment event will review

volunteer opportunities within different

lines of services in the Red Cross: Disas-

ter Services, Blood Services, Service to

the Armed Forces, and Health and Safety

Services.

The volunteer recruitment event is

open to the public and welcome to vol-

unteers of all skills and levels of experi-

ence. The event will start with an orien-

tation and overview about the Red Cross

and volunteer opportunities. Those inter-

ested in joining the Disaster Action

Team and responding to local disasters

in the community are welcome to stay

for a Disaster Cycle Services Overview,

as well as attend future classes.

May 7, Disaster Cycle Services: Over-

view

May 21, Shelter Fundamentals

June 4, Psychological First Aid

To reserve a spot or for more infor-

mation, contact Zachariah Riley at zach-

[email protected] or (607) 785-

7207.

Owego Businessman Donates $40,000 to BU

The head of Upstate Shredding –

Weitsman Recycling, Adam Weitsman,

recently donated $40,000 to support

Binghamton University’s Educational

Opportunity Program, which identifies

students facing economic challenges but

show promise for success in a college

setting.

“My wife, Kim, and I feel very

strongly about helping young people

pursue a higher education,” said Weits-

man. “Students are often extremely

bright but lack the means to pay for it.

EOP gives students who otherwise

might not go to college a second chance

at a degree.”

Binghamton University’s EOP pro-

gram identifies students who have po-

tential for mastering college-level work

but demonstrate the need for financial

assistance and other support. Once en-

rolled through EOP, students work to

strengthen their personal development

and academic skills as they transition to

the university's social and cultural envi-

ronment.

Students in the program come from

economically challenged backgrounds,

so scholarship assistance significantly

helps defray the cost of a college educa-

tion. The EOP book allowance, which

the Weitsman family has generously

supported, is one important way these

students can reduce their debt while go-

ing to school.

Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recy-

cling has been a long time corporate

citizen, contributing to a number of non-

profit organizations and charities in the

communities they serve. Over the past

several years, Weitsman has donated

over a million dollars in charitable con-

tributions to help those in need.


cling, the East Coast’s largest privately

held scrap metal processor, operates 16

locations throughout New York and

Pennsylvania. For more information on

the company, visit their web site at:

www.upstateshredding.com

Apalachin Lions Annual Broom Sale

A COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND RAISER May 9, 10, 11, & 12, 2016

5) Toilet Brush & Caddy – Spiral bristled for scrubbing power $5.00 6) Microfiber Cleaning Cloths – Lint-free, 16” x 16” - 2-pack $5.00 7) Dust Pan – Tough Black Polymer $5.00

1) Broom – Long lasting, 100% corn, 12” sweeping surface $13.00 2) Angle Broom – Long lasting polymer, steel handle, 13” sweep $15.00 3) Whisk Broom – 100% corn, 2 sew, 7” sweeping surface $5.00 4) Push Broom – 18” polypropylene head, wood handle w/metal tip $18.00

8) Scrubbing Sponge – Sponge with medium abrasive back - 2-pack $4.00 9) Grill Brush – 11” overall, 3/4” brass bristles, steel scraper $7.00 10) Stainless Steel Scrubber – High-grade for tough jobs $1.00

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11) Squeegee w/Sponge - 8” wide for home & auto, 16” plastic handle $6.00 12) Microfiber Sponge Cloths - Great for dishes and surfaces – 3-pack $5.00 13) Lambswool Duster – Flexible 12” duster, handle extends to 58” $18.00 14) Eraser Sponge – Cleans marks and tough dirt 4 1/2”x 2 3/4”x 1 1/2” $ 2.00

• Quantities may be limited. Items may vary from those pictured and described •

www.ApalachinLions.com ALL PROCEEDS GO TO

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Armchair Tour of Ireland - May 11 Have you ever wanted to visit Ire-

land? Here’s your chance.

On Wednesday, May 11, at 2:00 pm

at the Countryside Community Center, 9

Sheldon Guile Boulevard in Owego, Pat

Kane will offer a slideshow presentation

of his trips to Ireland, filled with inter-

esting anecdotes and facts about Irish

culture.

Following the show, enjoy some light

Irish fare and music while visiting with

friends. This program is free to the pub-

lic, but reservations are required. Call

the Department of Aging at 687-4120,

ext. 331, by Friday, May 6, to reserve

your spot.

Program on

Alzheimer’s Offered

Would you like to learn more about

Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss?

Join the Department of Aging on Thurs-

day, May 12, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at

the Countryside Community Center, 9

Sheldon Guile Boulevard in Owego,

when the Alzheimer’s Association pre-

sents “Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, and

Dementia: The Basics.”

If you or a loved one is experiencing

memory loss or other behavioral chang-

es, please come and learn the facts about

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

This program is free to the public, but

registration is required. Call 687-4120,

ext. 331, to reserve your seat.


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lage of Spencer Police Department a

major financial boost.

Last month, Adam Weitsman of Up-

state Shredding presented Chief Michael

Monteiro with a check for $10,000 to be

used to help the department purchase

needed items that they haven’t yet been

able to afford.

The donation is expected to cover the

cost of two tasers, two body cams, a

mobile radio, a heat alarm for the K-9

officer, an alco-sensor and a radar unit.

Any remaining funding will be used to

further update the equipment used by the

department.

“Being able to purchase these items

will dramatically improve the safety of

our officers as well as their ability to

communicate and serve the public effec-

tively, we are extremely grateful to Up-

state Shredding and the Weitsman fami-

ly for their generosity and commitment

to the community,” said Chief Monteiro.

The Village of Spencer Police De-

partment provides law enforcement ser-

vices to residents, visitors, and business-

es in the village. Three sworn police

officers, including one canine unit, cur-

rently make up the force.


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Worker Bee for Apalachin Cemetery on May 21

Riverside Cemetery Association-

Apalachin asks lot owners and descend-

ants to help with spring cleaning at an

upcoming worker bee scheduled for Sat-

urday, May 21, starting at 8:00 am.

To kick-start the season, the non-

profit cemetery organization is asking

volunteers for extra help and asks indi-

viduals to bring rakes and/or shovels to

the worker bee.

Regular groundskeeping will be per-

formed as usual, however any other vol-

unteer help throughout the season is ap-

preciated.

Riverside Cemetery Association-

Apalachin is also in need of various

work tools. If you would like to make a

donation or are interested in volunteer-

ing at another time, contact Roger Bar-

ton at (607) 625-3056 or Alan Short at

(607) 321-8302.


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Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM)

will be conducting an area-wide collec-

tion of personal care products throughout

the month of May.

TCRM’s mission statement calls them

to respond to the unmet needs of the

poor, sick and elderly. Personal hygiene

products and household cleaning items

rise to the top of those “unmet” needs.

These products are all items that are not

covered by food stamps, like soap, dish

and laundry detergent, shampoo, toilet

tissue, and facial tissue. TCRM aims to

involve the wider community in efforts

to meet those needs. You can help by

donating an item or two. Even small

sample sizes are welcome.

Be on the lookout for area stores,

businesses, churches and schools who

are graciously hosting TCRM bins

throughout the month of May. So far, the

bins will be in over 35 sites in Owego. If

you don’t see one of the bins, call Sr.

Mary at Tioga County Rural Ministry,

687-3021, and she will be happy to cite

some of the various locations. Or if

you’d like to host a bin in your place of

business, contact her.

Garden Club to hold Plant Sale - May 7

The Tillers and Toilers Garden Club

of Newark Valley will have their annual

plant sale on Saturday, May 7, at the

Village Green in Newark Valley, 8:30

am to 2:00 pm. Perennials, bushes, some

trees, Mothers Day garden gifts, and

indoor plants will be available for sale.

Lions Broom Sale in May

It’s time again for the Apalachin Li-

ons Annual Broom Sale. This is their

Community Service Fund Raiser, and all

proceeds go to community and humani-

tarian projects.

The Lions will sell door-to-door in

the Greater Apalachin area May 9, 10,

11, and 12. This covers Apalachin and

Campville in Tioga County, and Little

Meadows, PA. Items being sold include

brooms, cleaning cloths, sponges, grill

brushes, and dusters. All are quality

products and make great gifts.

Each year the Lions typically contrib-

ute over $25,000 to help local residents.

Activities include disaster relief, schol-

arships to high school seniors, Special

Olympics, highway cleanup, Christmas

baskets, Santa phones, Easter egg hunt,

eye screening for pre-schoolers, eye

exams and glasses, emergency expense

assistance, and back-to-school gift cer-

tificates.

The Apalachin Lions are only able to

serve the community because the com-

munity supports them. They ask every-

one to please be generous in supporting

their Annual Broom Sale.

Susquehanna River Big Splash 2016 This year's Big Splash Event will take

place May 28 and 29 at the Tioga Coun-

ty Fairgrounds (Marvin Park) in Owego,

with performances by local and regional

artists, innovations in sustainability,

workshops, local food, yoga, and more.

Presale tickets available at Las Chicas

Taqueria.

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Chili Fest - May 5

“The Tioga County Democratic Com-

mittee will hold its annual Chili Fest

Contest fundraiser on Thursday, May 5,

from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Countryside

Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile

Blvd, Owego. Local Democrat “chefs”

will make their favorite chili recipe and

a panel of local judges will decide who

made it best. Tickets are $10 per person

and include as much chili and cornbread

as you can eat until it’s gone. Send a

check to: Jack Langan, 181 Cass Hill

Rd., Candor, NY 13743 or email Chair

Diane Lechner at [email protected]

for more information. For updates, visit

www.facebook.com/owegochilifest/

Robotics Programming Available in Owego Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga

County 4-H has announced two Robot-

ics Programs for this spring.

Lego WEDO is a starter robotics pro-

gram for youth ages five to seven years

old. Using Lego WEDO kits youth learn

basic engineering design and program-

ming. This program will be offered May

4 through May 18 at the Ronald E.

Dougherty County Office Building in

Owego from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Youth

must preregister for this program online

at tioga.cce.cornell.edu and the cost of

the program is $15 per youth. Space is

limited.

Lego NXT – Mindstorms is a more

advanced robotics program for youth

ages eight to nineteen years old. The

program encourages youth to design

basic robots to complete specific tasks.

Youth learn about engineering design

and programming through hands on ac-

tivities using Lego NXT Mindstorm kits.

This program will meet on Wednesdays,

from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, May 25 through

June 8. Youth will have an opportunity

to show off their work at the Owego

Strawberry Festival, Tioga County Fair

and the NYS Fair. Program meetings

will be held at the Ronald E. Dougherty

County Office Building in Owego.

Youth must preregister for this program

online at tioga.cce.cornell.edu and the

cost to participate is $25 per youth.

Space is limited.

4-H is a program of Cornell Coopera-

tive Extension. For more information,

contact Autumn Lavine, 4-H Youth De-

velopment Resource Educator, at 687-

4020 or go to tioga.cce.cornell.edu/

youth-development

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. will offer a

presentation on Long Term Care Om-

budsman program in Owego and Nich-

ols.

Many residents in long-term care

facilities have family or friends who

visit and help them adjust to living in

their new home. But what does a resi-

dent do when no one is around? Who is

there to explain their rights as residents?

Oftentimes, long-term care facilities’

rules and regulations are difficult to nav-

igate on one’s own. The Long Term

Care Ombudsman Program is available

to support individuals living in long-

term care facilities. Action for Older

Persons will present information on this

program on the following dates:

Friday, June 3, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, at

the Countryside Community Center, 9

Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego and

Tuesday, July 12, 1:00 to 2:30 pm at

Community Care Network of Nichols,

139 Roki Blvd, Nichols

This presentation will offer a brief

history of the Ombudsman program, and

will describe its critical role in support-

ing residents, family members, and facil-

ity staff. The responsibilities of an Om-

budsman and how to become involved in

the program will also be discussed. The

presentation is free to the public, but

registration is required.

Call the Department of Aging at 687-

4120, ext. 331, to reserve your seat.

Informational packets will be available

upon request.

Dividing Perennials Workshop Offered

Cornell Cooperative Extension will

offer a workshop on dividing perennials.

You will learn how to dig and divide

perennial plants, which plants should be

divided in spring, and the benefits of this

routine maintenance. Work with Master

Gardeners to gain hands-on experience

and learn proper techniques on dividing

perennials.

The class will be held Thursday, May

5, at 6:00 pm, in the auditorium of the

Cornell Cooperative Extension of

Broome County, 840 Upper Front Street

in Binghamton.

Class size is limited so pre-

registration is required. Cost is $10 per

person. Bring a pair of garden gloves.

To register, call (607) 584-9966 or go

online to reg.cce.cornell.edu/2016spring

gardening_203.

Student Art Exhibition at the Tioga Arts Council

The Tioga

Arts Council

invites you to

help celebrate

the creative

talents of our

local art stu-

dents. The

exhibition,

entitled Mod-

ern Mythmakers, will include works by

students from Newark Valley High

School and Owego Free Academy, and

will be on display at the Tioga Arts

Council from May 6 to May 24. A re-

ception will be held on Friday, May 6

from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of Owego's

1st Friday ArtWalk.

The Tioga Arts Council is located at

179 Front Street in Owego. It is open

Mondays, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and

Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 am to

4:00 pm. For more information, visit

www.tiogaartscouncil.org or call (607)

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Memorial Weekend May 28 & 29

Little Miss Apalachin 2016 Contest

The 2016 Little Miss Apalachin Con-

test will take place during the Apalachin

Firemen’s Field Days in Apalachin.

Only pre-registered 8- and 9-years-old

females residing within the Apalachin

Fire District are eligible to participate.

The contest will start promptly at

Noon on Saturday, June 4, 2016, in the

food tent on the Apalachin Firemen’s

Field Day Grounds. The duration of the

contest is approximately one hour. The

contestants are requested to check in at

the stage area between 11:30 and 11:45

am to ensure a timely start of the con-

test.

The contestant’s can choose their own

attire.

Contestants are judged on appearance,

personality and communication skills.

Contestant will participate in a brief

casual conversation with the Master of

Ceremonies while standing on the ele-

vated platform on stage.

The winner will receive a tiara, sash,

floral bouquet, trophy and $200. The

runner-up will receive a floral bouquet,

trophy and $100. Each participant will

receive a flower.

The completed pre-registration form

below must be fully completed and re-

ceived at the following address by 5:00

pm, Saturday, May 28, 2016:

Paul & Debbie Phillips

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Vestal Central School District Selects New Superintendent of Schools

The Vestal Central School

District’s Board of Education is

pleased to announce it has offered

Mr. Jeffrey Ahearn the position as

the new Superintendent of Vestal

Central Schools. He will succeed

Mark LaRoach, who retired at the

end of December 2015.

Mr. Ahearn’s selection con-

cludes a five-month search led by

a professional recruiting firm,

which gathered input from stake-

holders in the district and attract-

ed a large pool of quality candi-

dates. “The Board is very pleased

to have selected Mr. Ahearn as

our new superintendent,” said

Board President Michon Stuart.

“He has served the district well as

interim superintendent, and we

are confident that he will be a

good leader for our students and

our staff.”

A native of Greenwood, New

York, Mr. Ahearn has more than

32 years of experience. He began

his career in the banking industry,

then moved into education, where

he served as Director of Finance

at Alfred State College. He was

also the school business adminis-

trator for Addison Central

Schools and then the Greater

Southern Tier BOCES before

joining the Vestal Central School

District in September 2012 as

School Business Administrator.

In July of 2015, he was named

Assistant Superintendent for Fi-

nance, Operations and Personnel.

Following Mark LaRoach’s re-

tirement, Mr. Ahearn was ap-

pointed Interim Superintendent of

Schools by the Vestal Board of

Education in January 2016.

Pending the successful negoti-

ation of a contract, the Board an-

ticipates making a formal ap-

pointment at its meeting on May

10, 2016. It is anticipated that Mr.

Ahearn will begin as Vestal’s

new superintendent upon his ap-

pointment by the Board of Educa-

tion.

The Board would like to take

this opportunity to thank the staff,

students, parents, community

members and other stakeholders

who participated in this selection

process. Thank you for your help

and for your anticipated support

of the new Superintendent of

Vestal Schools.


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Plant Sale - May 13 & 14

A Plant Sale will be held at St. Paul’s

Church, 117 Main Street in Owego on

Friday May 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm,

and Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 am to

3:00 pm.

The sale includes local grown peren-

nials, shrubs, houseplants, and seedlings

(flowers and vegetables).

Memorial Day Events - May 30

Memorial Day is a day of remember-

ing the men and women who died while

serving. American flags are at half staff

until noon. Churches remember veterans

at their Sunday services.

Here is the Memorial Day, Monday,

May 30, 2016, Timeline for Owego/

Tioga County. Community organizations

and veterans invited to parade and attend

park ceremony.

8:00 to 10:40 am - 48th Annual Read-

ing of Honored Names of Deceased Tio-

ga County Veterans at Veterans Memori-

al. 10:15 - Tribute to Fallen Heroes.

9:00 a.m. - Memorial Day Mass in St.

Patrick's Cemetery, Town of Tioga, and

St. James Cemetery, Waverly.

10:00 am - Parade organizes on Tem-

ple Street by Police Station and First

Presbyterian Union Church. All commu-

nity organizations, school children,

youth sports teams and veterans invited.

Report to Parade Marshall John Loftus.

10:30 am - Downtown parade

marches from OPD south on North Ave-

nue, east on Main Street past VFW,

south on Paige Street, west on Front

Street past American Legion to south

lawn of Tioga County Court House.

11:00 am - Service of Remembrance

at Tioga County Veterans Memorial.

General John Logan's Memorial Day

General Order to Decorate Graves. OFA

Band National Anthem. Invocation. Boy

Scouts read names of 170 Tioga County

Fallen Heroes as Owego Elementary

Students place their flag in patriotic bas-

ket.

Wreath Laying at WWI, WWII, Tio-

ga County, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq/

Afghanistan Memorials. “Salute to

America's Finest” by OFA Band. Roll

Call of past year’s deceased Tioga Coun-

ty veterans. Rifle Salute by 137th Volun-

tary Infantry.

Daughters of the Union Veterans of

the Civil War note the 125th Anniver-

sary of the Tioga County Union Civil

War Memorial. Wreath cast into Susque-

hanna River from Court Street Bridge to

remember Navy veterans. Rifle Salute by

VFW Post 1371 Honor Guard. Taps by

OFA Bugler.

Tioga Co. 4-H Volunteer Named

National 4-H Salute to Excellence

Volunteer of the Year The National 4-H Council has an-

nounced that John King, Owego, has

been selected as the 2016 National 4-H

Salute to Excellence 4-H Volunteer of

the Year honoree. This award recognizes

4-H volunteers who demonstrate exem-

plary service to 4-H, while promoting

service through volunteerism as both an

opportunity and a privilege.

Each year, the 4-H Salute to Excel-

lence honors one individual in each of

the four U.S. regions as the National 4-H

Volunteer of the Year, and one individu-

al in each of the four U.S. regions as the

Outstanding Lifetime 4-H Volunteer.

King will be recognized for his ac-

complishment by the 4-H National

Council at the 4-H Heritage Luncheon

on October 7, 2016, at the National 4-H

Youth Conference Center in Chevy

Chase, MD. A cash award of $1000.00

will also be presented to the Tioga Co. 4-

H Program in recognition of his award.

“John is an inspiration to 4-H

youth. His work is a constant reminder

that the life-changing 4-H experience

would be impossible without caring

adult mentors like him,” said Jennifer

Sirangelo, President & CEO, National 4-

H Council.

To find out more about the Tioga

County 4-H Program contact the 4-H

Office, Cornell Cooperative Extension,

Tioga County at 687-4020 or visit tio-

ga.cce.cornell.edu.


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May 21 - Opening Day: Spinning, Weaving, Dyeing, Flax Processing,

Scottish Spindle Spinning, Woodworking, and Blacksmithing.

May 28 - Sheep Shearing Day: Arm Knitting, Felt Making and Spinning

(with the Friends in Fiber Guild).

June 4 - Rug Day: Rug Braiding, Rug Hooking and Twining.

June 11 – Fleece to Shawl Day with the Cats Cradle Spinning Guild

and the Bee-ewe-ti-ful Fiber Friends.

June 18 – Basket Day: Demonstrations & Sale.

Friday June 24 and July 1 – Basket Workshop “Knitting Basket”

with Anne Fell. Fee $25, Materials $30.

June 25 – Open for Tours & a Beginning Spinning Workshop

with Joy McCracken from 11 to 3:30. Fee $25, Materials $10.

July 2 – HTTM Open for Tours.

July 9 – Dye Day. Natural, Chemical and Indigo Dyeing.

Friday July 15 – “Drafting Longdraw” Spinning Workshop

with Tracy Sayre from 10 to 4. Fee $25, Materials $25.

Located at

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10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

See www.hometextiletoolmuseum.org for more information on Saturday events and the museum’s summer workshop schedule for 2016. For details call the museum at (570) 247-7175 or email: [email protected].

Programs funded in part by the Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency and the United Way of Bradford County.

Three Owego Hotels Sold Treadway to become Red Roof Inn

Three Owego hotels have recently

been sold.

Scott Grant, Director of Sales and

Operations of Rudra Management Com-

pany, announced that the sale of three

properties has been completed. The sale

includes the 74-room Holiday Inn Ex-

press, the 66-room Hampton Inn and the

80-room Owego Treadway Inn and Con-

ference Center. This property has been

in operation for over 47 years and in-

cludes a 14,000 square foot conference

center and a beautiful 3-meal dining

operation that sits on the edge of the

Susquehanna River.

Rudra Management Company plans

to invest over one million dollars in ren-

ovations and upgrades at the properties.

“We intend to reclaim the

Treadway Conference Cen-

ter’s long held position as

the premier banquet facility

in the Southern Tier, and be

the destination of choice for

area weddings, business

meetings and association

business. All existing con-

tracts will be honored, and we are excit-

ed to reach out to the community to

bring even more business to this won-

derful facility that is embedded in the

fabric of the community.”

The Owego Treadway Inn will under-

go a significant transformation as it is to

be re-branded as a Red Roof Inn. Grant

states “while we recognize the tradition

and value the Treadway facility has rep-

resented over the years, it was our belief

that it was time to freshen up the hotel

and acquiring a national franchise for

the property is a good first step for us.”

The Treadway property is currently open

and will convert to the Red Roof flag

within the next 60 days while

the conference center will con-

tinue operation as the Owego

Treadway Conference Center.

“The Potter family developed

this entire complex over 47

years ago and operated the

properties until the sale. Not

only did we acquire three won-

derful hotels, but also coming on board

with us is all the associates who have

worked for many, many years at the

various properties.” Grant says that “the

decision to keep all of the staff intact

was a simple one. We acquired the keys

and kept operations running without

missing a beat. With everyone pitching

in, we transitioned from the Potter fami-

ly ownership to ours with no downtime,

and no gaps in service.” “This is a testa-

ment to the quality of the personnel that

were at the properties, and we were for-

tunate to maintain.”

Each of these properties is open for

business and looking to acquire even

more customers.

Rudra Management Company is

based in Buffalo, New York, and cur-

rently employs over 650 associates.

Lalor Dental to Offer Day of Free Dentistry

On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Lalor

Family Dental will provide free dental

care for those in need. The Lalor Family

Dental team will offer one cleaning,

filling or extraction, free of charge, to a

minimum of 200 people. The 8th annual

event will take place at Lalor Family

Dental’s Main Office at 2521 Vestal

Parkway West in Vestal. Registration

begins at 7:30 am and patients will be

seen on a first come, first served basis

beginning at 8:00 am. Visitors are ex-

pected to come from Broome, Tioga and

surrounding counties as the event is

open to everyone in the community. All

ages are welcome and encouraged to

attend.

Lalor Family Dental has been provid-

ing for the dental care needs of the com-

munity for over 50 years. The practice

was started by Dr. Robert T. Lalor, bet-

ter known as “Doc,” whose great com-

passion for his patients and the commu-

nity inspired the very first Free Dental

Care Day event in 2009. Doc’s son and

current practice owner, Dr. Robert A.

Lalor, along with his wife Dr. Mary

John and the rest of the Lalor Family

Dental team, are proud to carry forward

this tradition of giving back to the com-

munity.

In addition to their annual Free Den-

tal Care Day Event, Lalor Family Dental

is giving back to their patients and the

community all year long. Thus far in

2016, the practice has contributed over

$5,680 in donations and sponsorships to

the community with many other ap-

proved donations in the works.

During these difficult economic

times, routine dental care is sometimes

put aside, especially when dental insur-

ance is not always available. Last May,

Lalor Family Dental donated almost

$37,000 in free dentistry to 196 people,

and an even bigger turnout is eagerly

anticipated this year. Recognizing the

need for everyone to keep up good oral

health regardless of insurance, Lalor

Family Dental created their own in-

house Dental Savings Plan in 2013.

There are single and family plans availa-

ble, and all patients without insurance

are welcome to enroll.

For more information, visit the “Free

Dental Care Day” page at

www.LalorDental.com/free-dental-care-

day, or visit the events section of their

Facebook page.

Lalor Family Dental is a full-service,

state of the art dental practice located in

Vestal and Binghamton, and is always

accepting new patients, and offers a

complimentary exam and full set of X-

rays at the first visit. A sister office, Di-

nosaur Dental, opened in 2015.

In addition to general family dentis-

try, the practice offers the latest technol-

ogies in preventive, restorative and cos-

metic dentistry.

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Haudenosaunee Culture Program

Last month, at Waterman Center in

Apalachin, Kay Olan, Mohawk Nation,

Wolf Clan, told traditional stories about

the Great Tree of Peace, and wisdom

shared with the Founding Fathers that

helped shape America and the U.S. Con-

stitution. Karen Kucharski, a profession-

al artist from the Owego-Apalachin area

gave a presentation on the meaning of

wampum and a glimpse at American-

Haudenosaunee relations as related

through her artwork.

Karen is also creating a relief sculp-

ture based on program themes for instal-

lation on the Waterman Center grounds,

with a display of the work in progress on

view in Waterman's interpretive build-

ing. An art reception will be scheduled

for later this summer.

Traditional items, including cornhusk dolls and turtle

Kay Olan (right) shows a Gustowa Headdress to the children.

Kay Olan (right) watches as two girls hold a Hiawatha Belt.

Hiawatha Belt and Deer Antlers.

County Legislature Meeting - May 10

The Fifth Regular Meeting of 2016 of

the Tioga County Legislature will be

held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, May 10, in

the Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium at

56 Main Street in Owego.

Committee meetings will be held in

the Legislative Conference Room, the

Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, or

Conference Rooms as listed located at

56 Main Street, Owego.

Individuals requiring any accommo-

dation or auxiliary aid may contact the

Legislative Office at 687-8240. With

advance notice, necessary auxiliary aids

will be provided at no cost to the person

requesting assistance.

Town of Barton Tire, Scrap Metal Cleanup Residential household in the Town of

Barton (includes the Village of Waverly)

can participate in the Town of Barton

Tire and Scrap Metal Cleanup on Friday,

May 13, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and

Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 am to 3:00

pm, at the Town of Barton Highway

Gravel Pitthe first right over the railroad

off of Broad Street Extension and El-

listown Road in Waverly.

Up to eight tires per residential

household will be accepted at no charge

(up to 19 inches). Up to an additional

eight tires will be accepted for a fee of

$1 per tire. Tires on rims will be taken at

no charge and will not be included in the

eight tire limit.

Any tires over 19 inches will count as

two tires (up to 4 tires). Additional tires

may be dropped off at $2 per tire (up to

4 tires).

Larger tires will require residents to

help load tires.

Clean scrap metal will also be accept-

ed at no charge.

Proof of Town of Barton residency is

required.


Call Earl for an appointment 625-3015

1429 Main Street, Apalachin, N. Y.

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Wine Tasting Friday 5/13 from 4-7

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OPEN 11-9 Memorial Day!

July 4th Celebration in Candor Planned

Plans for a successful July 4, 2016

celebration in Candor, are well under-

way.

If you are interested or know of a

community member that is interested in

being a part of the committee, email

[email protected].

The next meeting is Wednesday,

April 27, at 7:00 pm at the American

Legion, 90 Spencer Avenue in Candor.

New and fresh ideas are always wel-

come, as well as help with the fundrais-

ers that are critical in making the Inde-

pendence Day celebration a success.

Funding is necessary to pay for fire-

works, bands, entertainment, latrines/

sinks, and garbage removal. Kindly con-

sider lending a hand or making a dona-

tion. Upcoming fundraisers include are:

Saturday, May 7 – Pork Chop BBQ

($10) at the Candor Legion from 11:30 –

gone (only 100 tickets and there are pre-

sale available now), along with a yard-

sale. (Clean and gently used items only

accepted the week of May 2).

Friday, May 20 – GWEN’s Fish Fry

($10) at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, May 28 – Roadside Coin

Collection with a vendor sale at the Le-

gion. Reservations and information

about table rental fee are available from

Liz at [email protected].

Sunday, June 12 – The ever famous

annual CANDUCKIE Derby! Tickets on

sale soon and more details to follow.

Thank you for always supporting

your July 4 Community Committee to

help make this year’s events, the best

ever. For more information, email can-

[email protected].

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