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APALACHIN • OWEGO • NICHOLS
TIOGA CENTER • NEWARK VALLEY
YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • www.TiogaWeb.com Volume 29 AUGUST 2014 Number 8
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BROWN ENTERPRISE AND MARKETING 7830 STATE ROUTE 434
APALACHIN, NEW YORK 13732
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An Antique Car Show and Flea Market will take place on Sunday, August 17, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Hickories Park, Route 17c, Owego. Admission is $2 per person, free for children under 12. The show is
sponsored by the Tioga Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. This year, all vehicles are welcome, including Future Classics! See ad on page 5.
Hours: Wed-Sat 11- 6pm 1st & 3rd Sun monthly noon—5pm
Miss Tioga Downs 2014
The 2014 Miss Tioga Downs Pageant
was held last month. Fourteen young
women from the area participated. This
year's winner of the Miss Tioga Downs
Pageant is Sophie Golden (center) from
Waverly. She won the $1,500 first prize.
Devaney Dickenson (left) from Elmira
was the first runner up and Taylor
Antczak (right) from South New Berlin
was the second runner up.
New Fire Station for Little Meadows
Members of the Little Meadows Fire
Company and Rescue Squad presented
plans for a new fire station and training
center, a project that will become a reali-
ty thanks to a donation from Talisman
Energy USA Inc. Talisman has commit-
ted to fund $350,000 of the estimated
$825,000 project. The remainder of the
project funding will come from the de-
partment's savings, a loan, impact fees
supplied by neighboring municipalities
and community donations, with no tax
revenues.
The 6,200 square foot building will
include three bays for emergency vehi-
cles and a training center for volunteers.
It will provide coverage for approxi-
mately 83 square miles and serve ap-
proximately 2,100 residents. Ground-
breaking on the five-acre parcel, located
off Maple Avenue and Route 858, is
expected to start in the fall of this year.
Volunteers from the Fire Company
and Rescue Squad will kick off their
fund drive immediately. A donation
tracker will be displayed at the current
Fire Station on Maple Avenue so the
community can follow the progress.
Rick Kessy, VP Marcellus Delivery Unit (Left) presents a donation to the Little Meadows Fire Company. The check was received by Chuck Darrow (center) and Mary Shaughnessy (right).
The 4th Annual “Rieger Regatta” saw dozens
of rafts floating down the Susquehanna River
Saturday August 2nd. The rafters departed from
the Hickories Park in Owego and traveled about
5 miles down river to the Town of Tioga Boat
ramp, almost the same distance traveled 41 years
ago by participants of the “Great Owego to Nich-
ols Raft Race” (see photos page 16)
AUGUST 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 2
Tioga County's
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PRESS Volume 29 Number 8
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Truck Show 100th Birthday Celebration
The Newark Valley Fire Department
hosted their first Truck Show on July
12. The show featured new and old fire
apparatus and antique trucks. The main
feature of the show was to celebrate the
100th birthday of Newark Valley Fire
Department’s 1914 Federal Fire Truck,
one of the oldest running motorized fire
trucks in the country.
The truck was first owned by the
Norwich Ontario Hose Company
#3, then it saw service in Oxford, then
was owned privately before being
acquired in 1961 by Newark Valley Fire
Department. It has since been cared for
by the dedicated members of the fire
department for over 50 years, and driven
in countless parades in the area.
The Kirby Band will present a
series of four concerts this month at
Kirby Park in Nichols. The concerts
will be at 7:00 pm on Mondays, Au-
gust 4, 11, 18, and 25. The concerts
will take place in the picnic pavilion.
Refreshments provided by local or-
ganizations will be available for pur-
chase. Bring a lawn chair if you wish.
Kirby Band Presents
Concert Series
Owego Optometrist
Receives Award
Dr. Gary J. Williams of Drs.
Williams and Mint in Owego is one
of 110 optometrists of over 40,000
optometrists in the US to receive the
2014 Optometric Recognition award
for attending over 50 hours of
continuing education in 2013. Dr.
Williams has achieved this with the
exception of one year since the award
was established over 25 years ago.
Continuing education is important to
enable the office to continue to
provide quality care across the full
spectrum of optometric services
including the sub-specialties of vision
therapy and the treatment of learning-
related vision problems.
AUGUST 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 3
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New York State Commissioner Visits Fair
The Tioga County Fair got some well
-deserved attention for the work put into
reviving horseracing and refocusing on
agricultural inclusion as the fair is re-
structured by the Tioga County Agricul-
tural Society. New York State Commis-
sioner for Agriculture and Markets Rich-
ard Ball visited the fair on July 8, 2014,
in recognition of the importance of agri-
culture in Tioga County and the return
of Sire Stakes horseracing.
“It’s all about eye contact, we’re real-
ly in the people business,” Ball said of
his visit to the Tioga County Fair.
“County fairs across New York are a
great opportunity for people to touch
agriculture; it’s a point of contact. Every
fair is an opportunity we have to connect
people with farmers, and the county fair
celebrates that connection.”
Above Commissioner Richard Ball
(left) gets “Schumackered”
25th Year of the
Apalachin Lions Back To School Program
The first day of school is a day of
new experiences, and new friends.
Unfortunately not all families are
able to provide new clothing or
school supplies for that all important
opening day.
For the past 24 years, the Apala-
chin Lions Club has conducted a
Back To School program and this
year, with the continued cooperation
of the Vestal Target, the Lions will
again offer this service. The pro-
gram furnishes gift certificates to
eligible families to help defray some
of the cost of getting their children
equipped for school.
Families with children in prima-
ry, middle, or high school, living in
the Apalachin 13732, Campville
13760 and Little Meadows, PA
18830 ZIP Codes are eligible top
apply for assistance. If you have par-
ticipated in the past, and your chil-
dren are still of school age, you will
be contacted by the Apalachin Lions
Club. For those who have not previ-
ously participated, additional contact
information and application dead-
lines will be published at a later date.
Eligibility for aid will be deter-
mined by the Apalachin Lions Club.
Medicare Seminar - August 7 Tioga Opportunities, Inc. Depart-
ment of Aging will present an infor-
mational seminar designed for all
prospective and current Medicare
beneficiaries as well as caregivers on
Thursday, August 7, from 9:30 to
11:00 am at The Countryside Com-
munity Center, 9 Sheldon Guile
Blvd. in Owego.
Topics to be covered include
Medicare eligibility, enrollment and
coverage; options for filling the gaps
in Medicare and choosing a Part D
prescription plan. There will also be
information regarding EPIC and the
Medicare Savings Plan program
which may help pay your Medicare
premiums and prescription drug
costs.
This program is free to all inter-
ested individuals. Space is limited
and registration is required.
To register, call Arline Wales at
607-687-4120 or 1-866-352-3680.
Tioga County Legislature Meeting
The Eighth Regular Meeting of
2014 will be held at 12:00 pm, Tues-
day, August 12, 2014, in the Edward
D. Hubbard Auditorium at 56 Main
Street, in Owego.
Committee meetings will be held
in the Legislative Conference Room
and Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium
or Conference Rooms.
Individuals requiring any accom-
modation or auxiliary aid may con-
tact the Legislative Office at (607)
687-8240. With advance notice, nec-
essary auxiliary aids will be provid-
ed at no cost to the person requesting
assistance.
JULY 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 4
NICHOLS ANNUAL LABOR DAY PA-RADE & FESTIVITIES: Sept 1st, starting at 10am. Food, vendors, music, fun for all. Kirby Park and throughout the Vil-lage of Nichols. 08/14 GARAGE SALE: Saturday Aug 9t 9am to 6pm Route 858 South of Little Mead-ows Pa. Clothes, Shoue, Auto, Fishing, Tools, Day bed, Tapes, DVD’s, misc. Route 858 before the Catholic Cemetary 08/14 NEED IT MOVED OR CLEANED: Call us. Local moving, cleaning houses, at-tics, cellars, garages and out buildings. Some yardwork. 607-699-0212 09/14 NEED IT CLEANED OUT or hauled away? We just charge less for one room to whole house. Also garages barns & sheds. MK’s Affordable Cleanouts 607-217-7455 01/15 BUYING: Buying Antiques & Vintage Collectables, paying highest prices and I come to you! Call Dave at 607-240-9546 07/14
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Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation
Supports Group Workcamp The Mildred Faulkner Truman
Foundation (MFTF) recently awarded
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. a grant of
$5,000 to offset costs for Group Cares
2014 program, Group Workcamps.
Group Cares is an organization based in
Colorado which organizes and operates
numerous faith-based youth camps
across the nation with the intent to pro-
vide property enhancements to low in-
come, disabled, or elderly homeowners
who qualify. In partnership with Group
Cares, Tioga Opportunities, Inc. has
welcomed nearly 400 high school stu-
dents and Group Cares staff. Divided
into work crews, they engaged in a week
-long program to complete property en-
hancement projects for Tioga County
residents such as wheelchair ramps,
small porches or decks, interior and ex-
terior painting, and mobile home skirt-
ing. The grant funds helped tremendous-
ly with regard to the purchase of the
needed supplies and materials for project
completion.
The GWC projects assisted 56 Tioga
County resident homeowners in all parts
of Tioga County, from Apalachin to
Waverly, and from Owego to Spencer-
Van Etten and Newark Valley. Thanks
to the generosity of the Spencer-Van
Etten CSD, all students and staff were
housed and fed at the S-VE High
School. The district was reimbursed for
all costs incurred by Group Cares.
AUGUST 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 5
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Sunday August 17, 2014
Donation $2.00 per person $5 car load
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$5 pre registration
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Riders Needed For Bike Tioga If you enjoy riding your bicycle
along the roads in Tioga County, we
have just the thing for you - the 12th
Annual Bike Tioga event.
Bike Tioga is being held on August 9
in its new location in downtown Waver-
ly. Bike Tioga is not a race, but a ride of
either 20, 40 or 60 miles with various
elevations throughout beautiful Tioga
County and riders are needed to partici-
pate.
This event has always emphasized a
relaxed, fun environment and riders are
encouraged to stop along the way to visit
local business and tourist attractions.
Picnic lunches and farm visits have been
popular stops in the past.
Participants are asked to pre-register
online at www.biketiogawaverly.com, or
stopping in the Railhouse Restaurant in
Waverly, or the Tioga Tourism Office in
Owego. Registration begins at 7:30 am
on August 9 for the 60 mile ride, 8:00
am for the 40 mile ride, and 8:30 am for
the 20 mile ride.
Tioga Downs Casino is proud to
welcome country singer and American
Idol alum Kellie Pickler to their stage on
Friday, August 8, at 8:00 pm, sponsored
by Bully Hill Vineyards. Featuring such
popular songs as “Red High Heels”, “I
Wonder” and “Best Days of Your Life”,
Kellie is an exciting addition to Tioga
Downs’ annual Summer Concert Series.
Tickets for the show are $15.
As a way of giving back to those
who have so heroically served and
protected us, all proceeds from ticket
sales will be donated to the Southern
Tier Veterans Support Group. In
addition, Chairman of American Racing
and Entertainment Jeff Gural will
personally match the amount of every
ticket sold, making the final donation
$30 per ticket. “Once again, I look
forward to our annual concert where all
the ticket sales go to help our veterans
here in the Southern Tier”, stated Mr.
Gural.
Last year’s benefit concert for the
Southern Tier Veterans Support Group,
which featured Pam Tillis and Lorrie
Morgan, was a resounding success,
raising over $80,000. Tioga Downs
hopes to top last year’s amount with a
goal of raising $100,000, if not more.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster
and the Tioga Downs Gift Shop. This is
an outdoor event. No refunds or
exchanges due to weather related
cancellations.
For more information, go to
www,tiogadowns.com or visit them on
Facebook.
Country Star Kellie Pickler
to Perform at Tioga Downs Casino All Proceeds To Be Donated to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group
Tioga Downs Celebrates
NYS Education Department Certification of SUNY Broome Community College’s Associate
Degree Program in Casino Management
Jeff Gural and Tioga Downs sup-ported creation of this degree pro-gram from early idea through appli-cation for certification, Tioga Downs Executives to teach courses New York State’s Education Depart-
ment recently announced the certifica-
tion of a new degree program in Casino
Management to be offered at SUNY
Broome Community College. A Southern Tier facility - under care-
ful rules and regulations put forth by
legislation twice passed, the voters of
New York State through referendum, the
New York State Gaming Commission,
and the New York Gaming Facility Lo-
cation Board – is eligible to receive a full
casino license. Tioga Downs is an appli-
cant for that license. “New York State has made responsi-
ble economic development and job crea-
tion its highest priority, and the return of
gaming dollars being spent out-of-state
is an important aspect of the Southern
Tier’s growth,” said Tioga Downs owner
Jeff Gural. “SUNY Broome’s Casino
Management program is an integral part
of this effort – one the entire Tioga
Downs family was very pleased to sup-
port.” Tioga Downs Executives helped de-
velop the SUNY program, participating
in meetings over a two-year period, re-
viewing and adding to the curriculum,
and aiding in course selection. Security,
culinary, casino operations, marketing,
equine, and HR departments all partici-
pated. Tioga Downs Executives will also
be teaching courses.
The expansion of Tioga Downs to a
full casino facility would require the
education and training of new employees
to manage table games and operations.
New hospitality positions – in hotel, re-
sort, restaurant, and spa facilities - would
also be generated under the full gaming
application submitted. Tom Osiecki, Chief Operating Officer
of Tioga Downs, stressed the importance
of “pre-training and education” in staff-
ing expanded operations: “While every
casino and resort has their own programs
for new employees, those coming to us
with a degree in relevant management
certainly will have a leg up. Tioga
Downs’ application for a full casino li-
cense stresses how quickly it can be op-
erational, with expanded contributions to
our state and local economy. Making
that happen depends on the education
our employees receive.” “SUNY Broome has been a pleasure
to work with,” Jeff Gural concluded. “I
was impressed by their enthusiasm, and
commitment to preparing students for
the opportunities provided by this excit-
ing new economic development initia-
tive.”
Tioga Downs Casino, Nichols, New
York. You must be 18 years old to play
video gaming machines. Please play
responsibly. For more information, go to
www.tiogadowns.com (1-888-WIN-
TIOGA).
AUGUST 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 6
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Student Community Service Award Spotlight:
Abby Seeley from Candor High School
Abby Seeley of Candor High School was awarded a
Student Community Service Award and a $1,000 schol-
arship for her commitment to volunteerism in the com-
munity.
Abby has volunteered for Rachel's Challenge fund-
raisers, as a Special Education classroom volunteer and
for a Ronald McDonald House fundraiser. She plans on
attending SUNY-Canton in the fall.
“We all need a friend in life who is willing to help us
up when we get knocked down,” said Seeley.
From Senator Libous: Protect Your Family - Lyme Disease on the Rise
The warm summer weather means
more of us spending time outdoors, so
it’s important to know what you can do
to protect your family from Lyme dis-
ease.
The Centers for Disease Control re-
cently said 300,000 people contract
Lyme each year nationally, and it has
already been reported in our area. Lyme
disease has been diagnosed in more than
95,000 New Yorkers since 1986, and is
responsible for nine deaths since 1990.
Lyme disease is easily treated, if
caught early. But if you let it go, you
could be vulnerable to a host of long-
term, painful complications. We’re do-
ing what we can to stop the spread, and
families taking a few simple precautions
can help protect them from Lyme dis-
ease.
Last month the New York State Sen-
ate Task Force on Lyme and Tick-Borne
Diseases released a report that provides
a set of recommendations for a plan to
enhance research, prevention, diagnosis
and treatment for harmful tick-borne
illnesses.
Along with the report, the Senate
passed legislation that ensures that deter-
minations of effective and appropriate
treatment of Lyme and other illnesses
remain in the hands of medical profes-
sionals. Some people infected with
Lyme disease may benefit from alterna-
tive medical treatment that is not univer-
sally accepted by the medical communi-
ty and this bill allows them to receive
that treatment.
What You Need To Know About Ticks and Lyme Disease: Deer ticks live low to the ground in
shady, moist areas and can thrive in
lawns and gardens, especially at the edg-
es of woods and around old stone walls.
Deer ticks cannot jump or fly, and can
only get on humans and animals by di-
rect contact.
It’s most easily recognized by a tell-
tale, bull’s-eye rash at the point of the
bite.
Your best protection is to avoid con-
tact with soil, leaf litter and vegetation.
However, you can protect yourself:
Avoid wooded and bushy areas. Stay
on cleared, well-traveled trails.
When in wooded and grassy areas,
wear light-colored clothing so you can
spot ticks. Tuck your pants into your
socks and your shirt into your pants.
Check for ticks on clothing and on
skin, and on children and pets. Brush
them off before they can attach to your
skin. Keep long hair tied back.
Use repellents that contain 20 percent
or more DEET.
Take a shower or bath after coming
indoors to spot and wash off the ticks.
Do a thorough tick-check, paying atten-
tion to the back of the knees, behind the
ears, the scalp, the armpits and back.
Tioga County Democratic BBQ - August 14 The Tioga County Democratic Party
chicken barbeque will be held on Thurs-
day August 14, starting at 6 pm in the
Hickories Park Owego. Guest speakers
will be New York State Comptroller
Tom DiNapoli; Martha Robertson, can-
didate 23rd Congressional District; and
Andrea Starzak, candidate 52nd NY
State Senate. Music by Andy G. Fagan
All Tioga Democrats are welcome to
attend. Reservations are necessary. Con-
tact: Julia Sexton at (607)748-2857.
Cost is $20.
On August 8, Newark Valley Days
begins with the return to the Depot of
the popular New Orleans Dixieland
Band, The DixieKats playing music
made popular by Louis Armstrong, Pete
Fountain, King Oliver and more.
On August 15, railroad historian Rich-
ard Palmer will present a program on the
History of the Lehigh Valley’s Black
Diamond passenger train.
The Depot opens at 6:00 pm and the
entertainment begins at 7:00 pm. Re-
freshments are available and programs
are free.
The programs are made possible in
part with public funds from the NYS
Council on the Arts Decentralization
Program, administered locally by The
ARTS Council of the Southern Fingers
Lakes.
Depot Friday Nights in Newark Valley
Older Adult Health Fair and Expo
August 14 in Owego
The Department of Aging at Tioga
Opportunities, Inc. announced that the
Annual Older Adult Health Fair and
Expo will be held on Thursday, August
14, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Owego
Free Academy, 1 Sheldon Guile Boule-
vard in Owego.
Many agencies and businesses will
be on hand to provide you with the most
up-to-date information available on a
variety of topics.
Admission is free, and great door
prizes will be given away during the
event. Contact Christina Brown at 607-
687-4120, ext. 315 with any questions.
AUGUST 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 7
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Apalachin Library during August
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was
held on July 25 at Healing Arts Massage
and Skin Care Center in the Guthrie
Building at 3 Tioga Boulevard, Suite #4,
in Apalachin.
Healing Arts Massage and Skin Care
Center offers a variety of massages
including traditional/Swedish, sports,
pregnancy, elderly/infant, aromatherapy,
reflexology, medical/cancer/NMT and
deep tissue massage. Skin care services
include facials, peels, waxing, spray
tanning, eyelash extensions, body wraps/
polishes/glows and makeup application.
The center also sells Dermalogica
products.
New Business in Town
Student Community Service Award Spotlight:
Barbara Pralat from Tioga Central High School
Barbara Pralat of Tioga Central High
School was awarded a Student Commu-
nity Service Award and a $1,000 schol-
arship for her commitment to volunteer-
ism in the community.
Barbara has volunteered with, A New
Hope Center, the Open Door Mission
and for the 2011 flood cleanup. She
plans on attending SUNY-New Paltz in
the fall.
“No matter what happens in life, you
should always have a smile and be hap-
py,” said Pralat.
“Every year I’m impressed by the
students in our community who are
making a real difference,” said Senator
Tom Libous. “I'm proud to sponsor
these awards with WBNG and BOCES.
Barbara has shown true dedication
to helping others and to making her
community a better place to live. That’s
what it’s all about.”
Castellucci Graduates University of Scranton
Donald Castellucci III of
Apalachin recently completed his
college education at the University
of Scranton. He graduated Magna
Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree
in Political Science with a double
minor in Business and History.
Donald was a member of Pi
Sigma Alpha Honor Society, served
as President of the College
Republicans as well as Treasurer for
the Pre-Law Society. As a junior he
was a senator in student government
and became Student Government
Executive President his senior year.
Donald was a team leader for FIRST
retreat for incoming freshman, an
intramural supervisor for the
Department of Recreational Sports
and did a work study in the Office of
Alumni Relations. He competed in
intramural sports and was active in
some local civic projects. He
received the Alumni Loyalty and
Service Award and Supervisor of the
year award from the Department of
Recreational Sports.
Dona ld p l ans t o pu rsue
employment in the field of Public
Policy and eventually continue on to
graduate school. He is currently
employed by the office of
Congressman Tom Reed in Corning
as a Constituent Services and Field
Representative.
Donald is the son of Don and
Vickie Castellucci of Apalachin.
AUGUST 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 8
John Schumacher Recognized
John Schumacher was recognized for
his efforts in revitalizing the Tioga
County Fair.
When Town of Owego Judge John
Schumacher decided to get involved
with the Tioga County Agricultural
Society's Fair Board to bring new life
and energy to the fair, he knew he
couldn't do it alone. Schumacher
reached out to his friends and associates
in his inimitable way to recruit them.
The experience became known as being
'Schumachered.'
Several of the business owners
Schumacher recruited were gathered to
recognize and 'roast' Schumacher in a
surprise tribute to him. Special 'I was
Schumachered' T-shirts were distributed
for them to wear, making a vibrant
visual display.
Student Community Service Award Spotlight:
Michael Yanchus from OFA
Michael Yanchus of Owego-
Apalachin Central School was awarded a
Student Community Service Award and
a $1,000 scholarship for his commitment
to volunteerism in the community.
Michael has volunteered in the 2011
Flood cleanup, as a student tutor and for
the Tioga County Boys and Girls Club.
He plans on attending SUNY Oneonta in
the fall.
“In 2006, my family was flooded out
of our house. Many volunteers … donat-
ed their time to help us clean out our
home. After seeing how their volunteer-
ing helped us out so much, I wanted to
repay that favor,” said Yanchus
Waverly’s Attic Street Auction and Festival The 2nd annual Waverly's Attic event
is a fundraiser for the Susquehanna Riv-
er Archaeological Center (SRAC) and
will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
on August 9, on Broad Street in Waver-
ly.
Broad Street will be closed from
Pennsylvania Avenue to Waverly Street
and will be filled with street and food
vendors, free children’s games and priz-
es, music, a Chinese auction, and many
other activities. All of these activities
will be centered on a huge street auction
that will start at noon and will include
antiques, household goods, and even
some rare local collectibles. Some of
these items include a band drum marked
"1901 - Waverly," a wooden box with
"Waverly Sugar Bowl," a banner from
the centennial celebration of Waverly in
1954, milk bottles from Towanda, Elmi-
ra, and other localities, an Ingersoll
Rand plate and Lehigh Valley Railroad
memorabilia.
Event organizer and SRAC co-
founder Deb Twigg commented, "This
year's event will be even bigger than last
year with things to do all day long. If
you want to still donate an item for our
auction, please contact us soon, as time
is running out at 607-565-7960. All do-
nations are tax deductible."
AUGUST 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 9
Joey Chestnut Wins
Tioga Downs World Spiedie
Eating Championship
Tioga Downs held the first ever
World Chicken Spiedie Eating
Championship last month on July
26. Fourteen contenders including
the current Hot Dog Eating champi-
on Joey Chestnut and other Major
League Eaters from around the
country participated in the champi-
onship.
Joey Chestnut (left) walked
away with the Trophy and the
World Record of 13.75 half-pound
Spiedie sandwiches in 10 minutes!
Joey Chestnut (left) with Jeff Gural (right) of Tioga Downs, showing off his trophy for winning the World’s First Tioga Downs Chicken Spiedie Eating Championship.
Student Community Service Award Spotlight:
Brooke Jordan from Newark Valley High School
Brooke Jordan of Newark Valley
High School was awarded a Student
Community Service Award and a $1,000
scholarship for her commitment to vol-
unteerism in the community.
Brooke has volunteered as an Apple
Festival volunteer, for the Newark Val-
ley Food Pantry and at a local
flood fundraiser. She plans on attending
Tompkins-Cortland Community College
in the fall.
“The kind of contributing service I
enjoy doing is for children, which I plan
to make a career out of,” said Jordan.
Every year I’m impressed by the stu-
dents in our community who are making
a real difference,” said Senator Tom
Libous. “I'm proud to sponsor these
awards with WBNG and BOCES.
Brooke has shown true dedication
to helping others and to making her
community a better place to live. That’s
what it’s all about.”
AUGUST 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 10
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“Owego Fire Dept. well represented at
Central Firemen’s Convention” Three teams participate in annual firematic races
The Owego Fire Department’s fire-
matic hose team won the Central New
York Firemen’s Association (CNYFA)
Overall Points trophy on Saturday, July
19th at the association’s 121st annual
convention in Hamilton, NY. Three
teams represented the department in-
cluding Susquehanna Hose Co. #1, Cro-
ton Hose Co. #3, and a team comprised
of members from companies #3, 4, and
5. The Susquehanna Hose #1 team best-
ed the Croton Hose #3 team in a barn
burner by one point. Members from
Owego, Munnsville, Morrisville,
Oriskany, and Whitesboro Fire Depart-
ments competed in the races.
A special team of wives and girl-
friends of Owego Hose Team members
participated in a modified race to the
delight of the crowd and spectators.
They were awarded the Larry Lanning
Memorial Sportsmanship award. The
races are timed events where firefighters
test their skills. Teams of five members
must connect nozzles to hoses, hoses to
hoses, and hoses to the fire hydrant, and
knock down targets in the quickest time
in the ladder, wye, and straight lay com-
petitions. Hose races improve basic fire-
fighting skills. Fire departments from 20
counties comprise the association.
Company #1 Team Members includ-
ed Andy McDowell, Scott McGregor,
Dan Gavin, Tim Gavin, and Pat Gavin.
This is the third time the Company #1
team has won the overall points trophy
retiring it from circulation. The trophy
was donated by the Owego Fire Depart-
ment in memory of Past Vestal Fire
Chief and Central NY President Larry
Paffie who was a dear friend to the
Owego teams.
Pat Gavin was also awarded the 2014
CNYFA appreciation award from the
"Newcomers" of the association at the
convention. The traveling plaque will
proudly hang in Croton Hose Co. #3's
Station on the Flats until next year. The
award was started in 1999 by former
Owego Firefighter and Central President
Jim Wright to recognize individuals for
their outstanding contributions to the
association.
DEC Clean Up on Taylor Road The New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
has released a proposed cleanup plan for
the Broadway Complex site located at
Taylor Road in Owego. Documents re-
lated to the cleanup of this site can be
found at NYSDEC Region 7, Kirkwood
Office, 1679 Route 11, Kirkwood
(phone 607-775-2545).
NYSDEC is accepting written com-
ments about the proposed plan for 30
days, from August 4, 2014 through Sep-
tember 3, 2014. Please submit comments
to the NYSDEC project manager at
NYSDEC Region 7, Kirkwood Office,
1679 Route 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795
phone: 607-775-2545.
IBM began leasing the Broadway
Complex Site in 1956 for engineering
and manufacturing purposes. During the
initial year of occupancy sanitary wastes
were reportedly directed to a septic tank
located near the southeast corner of the
Broadway Building (connection to the
municipal sanitary sewer reportedly oc-
curred in June 1957). The former septic
tank was discovered by IBM in 1988
during utility construction activities.
Sampling of tank bottom sludge and
surrounding soil materials indicated the
presence of trichloroethene and other
volatile organic compounds. The former
septic tank was removed in 1989. IBM
ceased leasing this property in 1994.
AUGUST 2014 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 11
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Eastside Metals & Recycling Corp. Eastside Metals & Recycling Corp.,
located in Fort Ann, New York, is the
latest acquisition by Upstate Shredding –
Weitsman Recycling. The all cash trans-
action is expected to close within 60
days and will be the 17th location for
Weitsman.
“Washington County and the North-
east region of New York is an area I
have been exploring and interested in for
quite some time. While we had several
scrap companies in the region that ap-
proached us for acquisition, we feel that
Eastside has the best synergy and is the
best location for our strategic plans for
the rest of this year as well as 2015.
Eastside has had a very hard time com-
peting in this tough scrap economy and
we look forward to bringing the finan-
cial strength needed to contend in this
market. This is our third acquisition
within this region of the State in the past
year and we plan on opening two more
in the area. With close proximity to Sa-
ratoga Springs and our current Albany
retail scrap yard and port facility, we
feel this location will be a perfect fit for
our current and future expansion en-
deavors,” said Adam Weitsman, owner
of Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recy-
cling.
Eastside Metals & Recycling Corp. is
a family owned and operated business
that was founded in 2003 as a recycled
auto parts vendor. Over the first few
years of operation, Eastside grew into
the region’s premier full service scrap
metal recycling and auto part center.
While the financial terms of the deal
have not been disclosed, Eastside will
receive the beautification treatment that
other acquisitions by Weitsman have
enjoyed, including landscaping, new
fencing, renovation of existing facilities,
and brand new equipment. The staff of
over 20 employees will stay on under
the new ownership and the location will
be renamed Ben Weitsman of Kings-
bury.
“Since 2003, we have proudly served
Fort Ann and the surrounding communi-
ties. Through this acquisition, we will
have the ability to pay customers higher
prices for their scrap, give them longer
more convenient hours, and serve them
with brand new equipment. We look
forward to the positive impact that the
Weitsman brand and reputation will
bring not only to our customers, but to
the entire area who will benefit from a
company that is community conscious
and genuinely concerned with being a
good neighbor,” stated Anthony Marro,
Owner of Eastside Metals & Recycling
Corp.
Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recy-
cling, the East Coast’s largest privately
held scrap metal processor, has grown to
17 locations, including two new steel
service centers, throughout New York
and Pennsylvania. The company expects
to process more than 1 million tons of
ferrous and 250 million pounds of non-
ferrous this year as it continues towards
its goal of $1 billion in annual debt free
sales. Upstate Shredding was recently
named the top scrap recycling company
in the world by Platts, a McGraw-Hill
company, at an international awards
ceremony in London on May 21.
Runners Wanted for
3rd Annual Lion 5K Walk/Run
The Apalachin Lions Club is hosting
its 3rd Annual Lion 5K Walk/Run on
October 18, 2014. It will be held at the
Apalachin Fireman’s Field Day Grounds
at 10 am (SHARP) with Registration
opening up at 8:30 am. The race will
help to benefit the Apalachin Lions Club
Activities Fund, with all proceeds going
back into the Apalachin/Campville/Little
Meadows Communities.
The entry fee for this event is $20.00
(pre-registration and includes an official
race T-shirt) and $25.00 (day of the race,
with limited T-shirts available); also a
small snack will be available after the
race. There will be prizes and several
different ago brackets. A Kids Fun Run
will also take place during the event.
For more information about the run,
visit the Apalachin Lions Club website
at www.apalachinlions5K.com or Twit-
ter - @ApalachinLion5K and Facebook-
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Lion Jake Brown at
8th Annual Kids Picnic The Owego VFW and American Le-
gion will hold their 8th Annual Kids
Picnic on Saturday, August 9, starting at
12:00 Noon at Marvin Park, Main Street
(Rt17c) in the Village of Owego. The
picnic will include entertainment for the
kids, a bounce house, the Ross Park Zo-
omobile and a dozen bicycles to give
away.
For the last eight years the veteran's
community in Owego has hosted a pic-
nic for the children of Tioga County.
The picnic is a chance for families to
relax in beautiful Marvin Park and enjoy
a hot dog cookout with treats including
snow-cones and cotton candy served by
men and women who have continued
their service to their fellow citizens long
after their military service ended.
The picnic gives kids a chance to
connect with veterans face to face, in-
cluding men and women who served
during World War II and the Korean
War. The vets prepare all year for the
picnic, collecting donations to award
bicycles to six boys and six girls, arrang-
ing for entertainment including horse
and tractor drawn hay rides, and even
purchasing equipment like a bounce
hose and cotton candy machines to de-
light the kids.
"We're both charitable organiza-
tions," Dave Bensley said of Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 1371 and American
Legion Post 401. "This is something we
can do for kids, and no kids will be
turned away," said Bensley. Bensley is
Quartermaster for VFW Post 1371.
"Bring your kids down and enjoy a
free picnic with the vets," Bensley said,
"We'd love for you to see an example of
what your veterans are doing for the
community."
Vacation Bible School The Community Baptist Church at
1708 Main Street, Apalachin would like
to invite everyone to come and join them
in “Spying” out the mysteries of God’s
Word in Vacation Bible School (VBS).
The VBS will be held the week of
August 11 - 15, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
each evening, for children ages 4 to 12.
They will enjoy bible lessons, games
and snacks each evening. For more in-
formation or to pre-register please call
Linda 768-6473, Jessica 221-8162 or
Riss 625-4612.
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Four Local Women Meet for Lunch
Four women brought together as Owego grade school students have maintained their friendship for 63 years. All lived on the same block in the village of Owego, confirmed Lutherans, and all turn seventy this year. The woman are (pictured above, left to right) Judy (White) Beauter, Gloria (Holcomb) Whitmore, Brenda (Livingston) Kulhman, and Donna (White) Berry
Local Craft Brewer
Invited To Join State Craft Brewer Workgroup
Natalie Mattrazzo, owner of The
Farmhouse Brewery and Malthouse in
Newark Valley, has been invited to join
the New York State Craft Brewer
Workgroup. According to a press release
from the New York State Governor’s
Office, this group resulted from the 2nd
Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit,
and the purpose of the group is to deliver
recommendations on furthering the
growth of the state’s craft beer industry.
Mattrazzo is one member out of just 12
that were chosen from the growing pool
of industry professionals, including op-
erators of the other 100 microbreweries
in New York State. The workgroup will
also include the Commissioner of the
State Department of Agriculture and
Markets, Richard Ball, and other repre-
sentatives from the NYS Liquor Author-
ity and Empire State Development.
Mattrazzo and her husband, Marty,
opened The Farmhouse Malthouse in
2012 in Newark Valley, where they
made malt from hops grown on New
York State farms. According to their
website, it is the first commercially li-
censed malthouse in the state since pro-
hibition. Using their own malt, The Mat-
trazzo’s began to brew their own beer
while supplying malt to other craft brew-
eries. In 2014, they opened The Farm-
house Brewery Taproom in Owego to
the growing community of craft beer
enthusiasts. Their unique and hyper-
local business model also includes using
additional local ingredients, such as rhu-
barb, serving snacks from local sources
and reserving “guest taps” for other bev-
erages produced in New York State.
“The tremendous growth in the bev-
erage industry is a direct result of the
sector’s key players working together
with the State to address potential obsta-
cles. The NY Craft Brewer Workgroup
will further this collaboration by enhanc-
ing our communication and responsive-
ness to the needs of the craft beverage
industry, while helping to create jobs
and better promote our locally made
products,” said Empire State Develop-
ment President, CEO & Commissioner,
Kenneth Adams, as quoted in the press
release.
Candor Emergency Squad's
Fifth Annual Golf Tournament Set for September 27
Information, Sponsorship Opportunities
The Candor Emergency Squad will
host their Fifth Annual Four Person
Captain and Crew Golf Tournament at
the Catatonk Golf Club in Candor on
September 27. This will be a 8:30 am
shot-gun start. The cost is $70 per per-
son which includes, green fees, cart and
BBQ dinner to follow. Registration
forms can be obtained at
www.candoremergencysquad.org or by
calling 659-5529. Both golf and spon-
sorship registrations and payments are
due no later than September 13.
This year, funds raised through the
tournament will go to help offset the
expenses occurred with the purchase of
the squad’s new E-450 Type III Am-
bulnce.
The squad is also seeking hole spon-
sors and additional donations for prizes
that will be awarded during the Dinner
Banquet that follows the tournament.
The Candor Emergency Squad is a 501
(c)3 charitable corporation; all donations
are tax deductible.
This year there are several different
sponsorship levels. They are:
Gold Sponsor $500
Four Golfers
Prominent tournament signage
Full page ad in tournament brochure
Hole sponsor/Hole signage
Hyperlink to your website on the
Candor EMS website
Letter of Appreciation
Silver Sponsor $100
Hole Sponsor / Hole signage
Honorable mention on the Candor
EMS website
Letter of Appreciation
Bronze Sponsor $50
Hole Sponsor / Shared Hole signage
Letter of Appreciation
Sponsorship registration forms can also
be found on our web-site at:
www.candoremergencysquad.org
The Candor Emergency Squad would
appreciate any and all help that you may
be able to give to help the community.
If you have any questions, contact
Kelly at 659-5450 or krstark-
[email protected] or Kim at 972-9964 or
The Candor Emergency Squad has
been providing quality emergency care
to Candor and surrounding communities
for the past 51 years. They started with
a small, dedicated group of volunteers
being housed at the Candor American
Legion. Without their hard work and
dedication the squad would not be where
they are today. The number one priority
has not changed in 51 years. It has al-
ways been to serve the Candor Commu-
nity with the very best Emergency Med-
ical Care.
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Owego Rotary Honors Outstanding Students at
Annual Youth Services Celebration
The Owego Rotary Club held its
annual Youth Services Celebration June
21 at the Owego Treadway. This
program gives the club members a
chance to honor outstanding young
people who work to improve both our
communities and the world.
Each year, the Owego Rotary Club
participates in the Rotary Youth
Exchange Program both by hosting
students from another country for an
academic year (“inbound” students) and,
also, by providing local students with the
opportunity to spend a year in another
country (“outbound” students). Linda
Brisson, chair of Owego Rotary’s Youth
Services, spoke of the Rotary Youth
Exchange Program as an “opportunity to
promote world peace one student at a
time.” At the meeting, the Owego Club’s
participation in the Youth Exchange
Program was highlighted during
presentations by this year’s two inbound
students - Carlos Partida Nava (from
Mexico who attended Owego Free
Academy) and Pavla Bilkova (from the
Czech Republic who attended Newark
Valley High School). Carlos and Pavla
each gave entertaining presentations
describing the highlights of their past
year living in our area. Brisson thanked
those area families who opened their
homes to Carlos and Pavla remarking,
“The youth exchange program would not
be possible without such welcoming and
generous families.”
This year, the 45 Rotary Clubs of
District 7170, including the Owego
Club, celebrated 50 years of
participation in Rotary’s Youth
Exchange Program. In the seven
counties making up District 7170, over
4200 students have participated in the
Youth Exchange Program during that
time. Brisson introduced seven past
exchange students who were able to
attend the dinner: David Gillule (Tioga
Center outbound to Japan), James Mead
(OFA outbound to Mexico), Aly Maxian
(Newark Valley outbound to Slovakia),
Shreya Kallingal (India inbound to
Newark Valley), Suzanne Schagen
(Netherlands inbound to OFA), Alex
Coombe (Australia inbound to
Trumansburg), and Kinga Kowalczyk
(Poland inbound to Milford).
Marissa Kresge, Owego Rotary’s
outbound exchange student to Brazil for
2014-2015, was also honored by the
club. Also noted were the four outbound
students sponsored by the Owego Club
who were returning in June from their
year abroad: Justin Gillule from Tioga
Center outbound to Japan, Debbie Kunz
from OFA outbound to Denmark,
Cassidy Tobey from Newark Valley
outbound to Hungary, and Katie Pirger
from Newark Valley outbound to
Mexico.
Also honored at the meeting were
three area students who were chosen to
attend the Rotary Youth Leadership
Awards (RYLA) program: Alex Patak
from Candor, Dylan Williams from
Newark Valley, and Hannah Moore
from Tioga County. This highly
competitive program open to Tioga
County high school juniors provides a
week-long leadership training
experience with other central New York
students at SUNY Oneonta. Students
who have attended RYLA in the past
have called it a life-changing experience
which enhances personal development,
leadership skills, and good citizenship.
The Interact Clubs at Owego Free
Academy and Newark Valley High
School were also celebrated that
evening. Students in these service clubs
work to embody Owego Rotary’s motto
of “Service Above Self.” Students in
these two clubs collected food and
donations for local food pantries,
participated in the CROP walk and
volunteered for local organizations such
as the Family Reading Partnership, Stray
Haven, and Camp Ahwaga. On the
international front, Newark Valley
Interact raised money to purchase two
goats and a llama through Project Heifer
and to buy 125 anti-malarial mosquito
nets through UNICEF. Owego Interact
raised money for Philippines Typhoon
Relief by holding a dance marathon.
Owego Rotary thanked both the students
and the advisors for the clubs – Tom
Westcott of OFA and Sean Daugherty of
Newark Valley.
Also honored at the meeting were the
winners of the inaugural $500 Interact
Scholarship to seniors from both OFA
and Newark Valley. These awards are
made to a senior participating in Interact
and demonstrating “Service Above
Self”. This initial year’s recipients were
Talia Lewis from OFA and Leanne
Reigel from Newark Valley. Talia will
be attending Cornell University in the
fall to study astrophysics. Leanne will be
attending Liberty University in the fall
and was the recipient of the
Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the
recent Binghamton Scholastic
Challenge.
The Owego Rotary Club is proud of
the many fine students whose activities
were celebrated on Youth Services night
and wishes each of them continued
success.
Community Benefit for Bob & Becky Darrow A Community Benefit/Shower will
be held for Bob and Becky Darrow of
Little Meadows who lost their home and
contents to a structure fine on June 19,
2014.
The benefit will be held on Sunday,
August 17, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, at the
Whitetails Bar & Grill in Little
Meadows, Pa.
There will be 50/50’s, basket raffles
and other items to raffle off. A Chicken
BBQ and Roast Pork Dinners will be
available for purchase. Shower gifts will
be appreciated. All proceeds and gifts
will go to the Darrows.
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What is The Greater Owego Tent Revival? In a united effort to offer a message of hope to our community, over 20 Christian churches have come together. Bring a friend, relax, listen to music, and hear real life stories. Come check it out at Marvin Park (Tioga County Fair Grounds), Rt. 17C in Owego, Thursday, 9/11, 6pm; Friday, 9/12, 6pm (youth emphasis); 9/13, 1pm (children/family empha-sis); Saturday 9/13, 6pm; Sunday, 9/14, 1pm.
Ladies Luncheon
August 20
The Owego Christian Women’s
Club will hold a “Who Are We” ladies
luncheon on Wednesday, August 20,
from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the
Owego Treadway, Rt 17c in Owego.
Special feature will be “Personality
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Tioga United Way
Promotes Prescription Drug Discount Card
The Tioga United Way continues to
partner with FamilyWize to provide a
free prescription drug discount card
which lowers the cost of medicine as
much as 75% or more. Locally, to date,
this partnership has saved 341 Tioga
County residents a total of $24,712.
“We’re living in tight economic
times. People should not have to choose
between taking their medication and
paying for groceries,” said Executive
Director, Brian Eldridge.
The cards can be picked up at the
Tioga United Way or printed from
tiogaunitedway.com as well as find
additional information on the program.
Concerts in the Park
The last two concerts of the Con-
certs in the Park series will be held
August 6 and August 13, 7:00 to 9:00
pm, at Hickories Park in Owego.
The August 6 concert features Tri-
ple Play with Alice Detrick. The Kir-
by Band will perform on August 13.
The concerts are free.
“The Lego Movie”
Free Outdoor Showing
Admission is free to a showing of
"The Lego Movie" on a giant out-
door movie screen on August 22
from dusk to 8:30pm in Draper Park,
Front Street in Owego. The event is
sponsored by the Tioga Arts Council,
and is made possible, in part, with
funding from the Floyd Hooker
Foundation. For more information,
contact the Tioga Arts Council at
687-0785.
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A Moment in Tioga County History
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The Owego-Nichols Jaycees sponsors the Owego-to-Nichols Raft Race. The five-mile race starts at the Hickories and features homemade rafts.