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FEBRUARY 2012
Number 2
Apalachin Firemen Field Days Canceled
The Apalachin Fire Department announced that the 2012 Apalachin Firemen’s Field Days has been canceled. The event was scheduled to run from June 6 through June 9, 2012. Several factors contributed to the decision to cancel the field days. The fire department was concerned that it would not have sufficient time and manpower to repair the damage to the structures caused by the flooding. Then department received word that the carnival ride company, Powers Great American Midway, would no longer able to
provide their rides for the event. They have been a great company to work with and they will be missed. This was a very tough decision, and only after lengthy discussion with the Board of Directors, was it determined that this was the best decision. The Apalachin Fire Department apologizes for any hardship resulting in this decision. In 2013, the Apalachin Fire Department will celebrating its 100th anniversary. If possible, they will hold the field days in 2013 to celebrate this special anniversary.
St. Patrick School in Owego recently presented a check for $1100 to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. The check was a donation from the school’s annual “Splendors Auction” fundraiser. Each year, as a way to give back to the community, the school donates a portion of its auction proceeds to a deserving organization. Pictured from left are Food Bank board member Nancy Miller and President and CEO Natasha Thompson along with Allison Higgins and Lexy Roberts, St. Patrick School parents and co-coordinators for the “Splendors Auction.”
Gasoline Spill in Village of Owego
Tioga United Way Extends 2011 Campaign The Tioga United Way has collected over $200,000 for flood relief, and has already funded over $120,000 in material to flood victims in the form of dehumidifiers, electric heaters, fans, electric panels, sheet-rock, food pantry refrigeration, and other flood remediation items. Jason Settlemoir, Campaign Chairman of the Tioga United Way stated, “We are gratified by the generous flood relief donations, but we must not lose sight of the annual financial needs of our 33 mem-
ber agencies which rely upon campaign donations to support their important work.” The Tioga United Way is extending its 2011 campaign until February 20, so we may allow additional time for the community to respond post-flood so that we can reach our goal. Donations to this vital community service can be made to the Tioga United Way, 24 NYS Rt 96, Owego, NY 13827, or call 6874028 for credit card payments.
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On January 28, the Owego Fire Department (OFD) responded to a gasoline spill in the Village of Owego at the Owego Easy Mart on the corner of West Main and Williams streets. Personnel at the mart failed to disconnect power and close the safety valve when changing a gas pump filter. When a customer began pumping gas from an adjacent dispenser, the gas discharged from both dispensers, causing gas to spill into Main Street and nearby storm drains. The OFD and the Tioga County Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) team applied Speedi-Dry and additional absorbent products. Additional cleanup was accomplished on the following day by a clean-up crew from Syracuse.
The gas did not spill into the Susquehanna River. Residents from about 20 nearby homes were evacuated, but allowed to return home a few hours later. Based on the amount of fuel delivered to the mart earlier in the day, it is estimated that 400 to 550 gallons of gas was spilled. The DEC estimates that up to 100 gallons of gas ran into the storm drains. Other departments that responded to the spill include the Owego Police Department, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, The NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Spill Response, and the NYS Police. The Newark Valley Fire Dept. was on stand-by.
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