AFD to Celebrate Baumbach’s & Tripp’s 50 Years of Service
Brewed Awakening’s Valentine’s Day Ribbon Cutting
On Saturday, March 25, the Apalachin Fire Department invites family, friends, neighbors, and community members to celebrate both Donald Baumbach and Kenneth “K.C.” Tripp, for 50plus yearsoffireservice.
The celebration will be at
Apalachin Fire Station 1, 260 Pennsylvania, Ave., from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will beserved.
Please stop to offer your congratulations and appreciation for theirservice
Book Sale at Coburn Library - March 10 & 11
The Friends of the Coburn Free Library are happy to announce another opportunity to stock up on books (children – adult), movies, and recorded books. The shelves are bursting with many choices, all sorted and shelved, making it easy to find your favorite author and/or genre.
The sale will take place on Friday, March 10, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, March 11, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The library is at 275 Main Street in Owego. The sale is easy to access from the rear parking lot via the new elevator annex entryway.
If you have any questions, call the library at 607-687-3520.
Book Sale & Soup Lunch in Nichols - March 25
The Tioga/Nichols Area Lions Club will have a Book Sale and Soup Lunch on Saturday, March 25, at the Nichols Methodist ChurchinNichols,NY.
The doors will open at 10:00 am and run to 2:00 pm with a bag salestartingat12:30pm.
There will be a variety of
soups to choose as well as a grilled cheese sandwich or slices of bakerybread, drink and dessert isincludedintheprice.
Along with lunch, there will be a huge selection of hardcover andpaperbackbookstopurchase.
Proceeds will be used for the communityfund.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS MARCH 12th
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead
by Carol HenryThe Candor Chamber of Commerce held a special Valentine’s Day Ribbon Cutting at Brewed Awakenings, 81 Main Street, Candor. Family and friends, as well as many members of the Candor Chamber were on hand to witness owner, Chelsea Romano, officially cut the ribbon.
Brewed Awakenings opened on April 30, 2022, and the business has grown into a successful “shop,” offering baked goods along with specialty coffees, and a luncheon menu.
One of the first buildings to be built in the central business section of the village, it was divided into two shops for over fifty years and was occupied by a variety of businesses, including a butcher shop, radio repair shop, insurance agency, barbershop, organic food store, and more.
In 1948 Marian Weber purchased the building and moved her beauty shop on the left side. Again, over the years it housed many businesses, but one of the most memorable was Killy’s (Elmer and Clara Kilpatrick) who ran the store where you could buy everything from ice cream, school supplies, patent medicines, candy, greeting cards, comic books, fireworks, and much more. It’s exciting to see another successful business claim this location on Main Street. Especially a business that welcomes young and old alike, with a warm community spirit, so come enjoy tasty treats along friendship.
“I am so proud that I’ve created a
successful business,” Romano stated. “The hardest thing for me is being away from my kids, but they love coming to the shop. And the biggest supporters are my husband and my whole family, by far.”
Romano’s main helpers are her brother-in-law, Travis, and her nephew, Hudson.
“We will eventually expand for more seating hopefully in the near future.”
In the meantime, Brewed Awakenings offers coffee, breakfast, lunch, and bakery items, which change daily, so be sure to check out their FB pages for current menu, and
Mobile Food Pantry inApalachin - March 22
garet Mary’s Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin.
Pre-registration is required. Phone 211 or go to www.foodbankst.org/ cfd
Lawnmowers, Small Engines - Repaired Alternators, Starters, Generators, Motors - Rebuilt
This month’s exhibition at the Tioga Arts Council (TAC) in Owego is “TRUTH? Not Everything Is White and Black” by Todd Wolfe.
“TRUTH? Not Everything Is White and Black” is a show by Owego artist Todd Wolfe that challenges the viewer to reconsider the false narratives that we often create about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Through the use of 13 diptychs, the show presents statements that are obviously false alongside statements of the false narratives we create that we assume are true, but are also false. The large centerpiece containing a two-way mirror summarized Todd’s hope for the show: to move viewers away from a life of judgment towards a life of introspection.
Todd Wolfe is an artist from Owego. In 2021, after years of designing and building art furniture, Todd’s creative direction moved towards the canvas the challenge of distorting canvas out of its traditional two-dimensional plane. His background in woodworking and his eye for detail has given him the skills needed to create the precise yet stur-
dy wood structures that lie beneath these canvases. His years of designing and building art furniture has given him the visual vocabulary to design and arrange these canvases in ways that create a visual interest that constantly changes as the viewer moves around the pieces. To learn more about Todd Wolfe, visit madebywolfe.com.
The last day for the exhibit is March 25. The Tioga Arts Council is open Wednesday to Saturday, 12 Noon to 4:00 pm, and is at 179 Front Street in Owego. For more information, call 607-687-0785, visit www.tiogaartscouncil.org or email tiogaartscouncil@gmail.com, TAC offers special thanks to Scott, Smith & Son, Inc. for sponsoring this exhibition & Congratulations on their 100th Anniversary!
Apalachin Lions Club Scholarships 2023
The Apalachin Lions Club 36th Annual Scholarship program will award $3,000 in scholarships to deserving students from the class of 2023 who live in the 13732, 13760, and 18830 Zip Codes. This covers Apalachin, Campville east to the Broome County line, and Little Meadows, PA. The scholarships are awarded to students who have madeoutstandingcontributions in service to their community and school.
Distribution of scholarships will be as follows: One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to students who attend Owego Free
Academyand Vestal High School and one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who attends either of the following schools: Broome Tioga BOCES, Montrose Junior-Senior High, Seton Catholic Central High School, Ross Corners Christian Academy, Northeast Bradford High School, and Home Schooling(LEAH).
The distribution of scholarships is based on the relative numbers of students from Apalachin, Campville, and Little Meadows attending each of the schools.
Information and applications may be obtained at the schools Guidance Office, or Vestal LEAH. Return the complete application to the Guidance Office or Vestal LEAH on or before March31,2023.
Campville Fire Dept Chicken BBQ - March 25
Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation (TCSCF) invites community agencies and non-profit organizationstoapplynow forproject funding for 2023. TCSCF funding can be considered only for organizations that serve the older population of Tioga County, NY. Programs and projects designed to improve the lives of senior citizens or address their needs can be considered.
For more application information, go to www.tcseniorfoundation.com Grant applications and supporting documents may be filed electronically on the website or the completed application maybeprinted and mailed alongwithrequireddocuments.
To receive a blank application by mail, address a request to TCSCF, P.O. Box 117, Owego, NY 13827.
Questions should be directed to seniorcitizensfoundation@yahoo.com.
OFA Class of 2023 Chicken BBQ
The OFA Class of 2023 Post Prom will hold a Chicken BBQ Saturday March 11, at the Rainbow Trail, 132 North Ave. in Owego to benefit their Post Prom. Cost is $13. Pick up is available starting 11:00am or 12:30 pm.
The Campville Fire Department, 6153 Route 17C, will host a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, March 25, from 11:30 am until gone.
The cost is $15. The plates include: half chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll, dessert, and drink. Take awayonly.
At theApalachin Library
719 Main St., Apalachin 607-625-3333 www.apalachinlibrary.org
Open Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri & Sat 10am-2pm
St. Patrick’s Day Happenings
For children: Find a hidden shamrock somewhere in the library between March 13 and March 18 and turn it in for a gold chocolatecoin.
For adults: Test your St. Patty’s Day knowledge by entering a trivia contest between March 2 and March 14. The prize is a St. Patrick’s Day basket filled with Irish-themedgoodies.
Storytime
Tuesdays &Thursdays,10:30am
Join Miss Wendy for read alouds, singing, playing, dancing, and crafts. If the OwegoApalachin School District has a 2 -hour delay, Storytime begins at 11:00am.
Yoga
Tuesdays,6:30pm
Grab your yoga mat and join yoga instructor Sheehan diMicheie Shotwell for an inspiring yogapractice.
Evening Book Club
Thursday,March9,6:30pm
“Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Place a hold for this book in the catalog (or come to the library and a librarian can place a hold for you) or find it on Libbyas aneBookoraudiobook.
Afternoon Book Club
Thursday,March16,1pm
“The Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett is a mystery novel,setin1928SanFransico.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday,March20,6:30pm
Everyoneiswelcometoattend.
Belle’s Library Tea Party
Saturday, April22
Join Miss Wendy for tea, punch, treats, crafts, and games. This program is intended for children aged 3+ and their accompanying adult. Space is limited, so RSVPtoday
Tioga County LegislatureAnnounces Legislative District #7 Appointment
Owego, NY – With the passing of Legislator Eddie J. Hollenbeck on November 23, 2022, the Tioga County Legislature had a vacancy in Legislative District #7 representing the constituency of Berkshire, Newark Valley, and Richford areas.
The Legislature convened a Vacancy Committee of four Legislators and solicited resumes until January 18, 2023, from interested residents in this district. The Legislature received three resumes and all three candidates were interviewed. The Committee selected a candidate for recommendation to the full Legislature.
Pursuant to Local Law No. 3 of 2016, a Legislative vacancy may be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of the Tioga County Legislature providing the vacancy does not occur at the expiration of the term. In addition, the Local Law stipulates the appointed candidate shall discharge the duties of the office until such time the office is filled as a result of a general election.
The Tioga County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Flesher, Town of Berkshire, to serve as District #7 Legislator representing the Berkshire, Newark Valley, and Richford areas. The Legislature adopted a resolution, and County Clerk Klett conducted the swearing in process at their 2nd Regular Legislature meeting on February 14, 2023, appointing Mr. Flesher to serve the remainder of 2023 with the understanding that he will need to be elected in the November 7, 2023, general election to retain his seat on the Legislature until the term expiration of December 31, 2024.
Chair Sauerbrey stated, “This is a bittersweet moment, as we remember the loss of our fellow Legislator and friend while welcoming Mr. Flesher to serve as our newest Legislator. As the Town of Berkshire Supervisor for the past four years, Mr. Flesher comes to the Legislature with leadership skills and government knowledge, and I am confident that he will do an upstanding job representing his constituency and Tioga County.”
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Village of Waverly Awarded $4.5 Million NY Forward Grant
The Village of Waverly has been awarded a 4.5 million dollar grant from New York State through NY Forward, a new program aimed at rejuvenating smaller and rural communities. The NY Forward funding will allow Waverly to develop a strategic investment plan and implement key catalytic projects that advance its vision for downtown revitalization. Projects selected for NY Forward funding will transform the downtown and supportavibrantlocal economy.
NY Forward is a component of New York State’s economic development efforts, working together with the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) to accelerate and expand the revitalization of New York’s downtowns. The program serves smaller communities with historic character that distinguishes them from the larger, more urban central business districts typically funded through DRI. The Village of Waverly collaborated with TEAM Tioga to map out a vision and plan for downtown revitalization based on community feedback; this preliminary list of projects was included in the initial application. In the coming
months, the Village of Waverly will begin the process of developing a Strategic Investment Plan to revitalize its downtown through a slate of readily implementable projects. A Local Planning Committee made up of municipal representatives, community leaders and other stakeholders will lead the effort, supported by a team of private sector experts and state planners.
Tioga County Legislative Chair Martha Sauerbrey said, “This $4.5 million grant is concrete recognition of the Village of Waverly’s preparedness and hard work. This investment will help this community build upon its existing momentum and have a transformative effect on our county as a whole.” Village of Waverly Mayor Patrick Ayres said, “Over the years, the Village has coordinated and successfully implemented numerous large capital improvement projects With the continued support of our partners, the Village is ready and looking forward to implementing theNYForwardprogram.”
Visit https://www.ny.gov/ programs/ny-forward for more about the NY Forward planning process.
TOP DOLLAR PAID: Wanted! Old fishing tackle, lures, reels, etc. ( PRE 1960) Old coins and currency. Call me first, collector not a dealer so I pay more.
John 607-321-4085 03/24
HELP WANTED: Wanted experienced mechanic. Must have New York State Inspection License Apply in person only. Nicks Garage, Main St Apalachin. 03/23
BEE SWARMS WANTED: Bee swarms wanted on trees and in buildings. Call 607-625-3318 or 607-201-4357 4/23
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50 YearsAgo March 1973
It’s March 1973. At the Grammy Awards, Helen Reddy is named Best Female Vocalist and Harry Nilsson is named Best Male Vocalist. Record of the Year is “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack.
President Nixon reimposes price controls on oil and gas.
Pearl S. Buck, author of “The Good Earth,” dies.
In her first pro tennis match, Chris Evert beats Virginia Wade.
In England, Queen Elizabeth opens the new London Bridge.
Chic Young, cartoonist of Blondie, dies at the age of 72.
Playwright and actor Noel Coward, 73, dies at his Jamaican villa.
At the Academy Awards, “The Godfather” wins Best Picture. Liza Minnelli wins Best Actress for her role in “Cabaret.” Marlon Brando wins an Oscar for Best Actor for his role in “The Godfather” but he sends Maria Cruz, also known as Sacheen Littlefeather, to refuse the award on his behalf.
UCLA wins its 7th straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball title.
President Nixon calls for an immediate ceiling on beef, pork, and lamb prices.
The Vatican gives formal permission for lay persons to distribute Communion in circumstances where priests are absent or in short supply.
James McCord, Jr., testifies that John Mitchell had prior knowledge of the break-in at Democratic Headquarters last June.
The last American POW held in North Vietnam is free. The Defense Department reports that 595 POWs were released, 1,328 remain Missing In Action, and 1,100 were killed in action but their bodies were never recovered.
US troops withdraw from Vietnam.
In the Village of Owego, many people report that tape decks have been stolen from their cars.
with the district.
Jazz trumpet player Dizzie Gillespie plays a free concert at the State University at Binghamton.
The Tioga Theater in Owego closes. The Tioga Center for the Performing Arts is negotiating to buy the 65-year-old theater.
The Tioga County Legislature approves the county’s first “workrelease” program for inmates of the county jail.
The Annual Policeman’s Ball is held at the VFW Hall in Owego.
The bank at Choconut, Pennsylvania is robbed. The thief takes off with $5,121.
The Owego-Apalachin School Board approves adding seven new elective courses: Psychology, Ethics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Sociology, Textiles, Child Development, Ceramics, Environmental Science, and Consumer Education.
As meat prices soar, many local residents boycott meat.
Best selling books include “The Odessa Files” by Forsyth, “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” by Richard Bach, “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution” by Dr. Atkins, “Harry S Truman” by Margaret Truman, and “Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye” by O’Donnell and Powers.
“The Young and the Restless” and “The $10,000 Pyramid” debut on CBS.
Thursday night TV shows include “The Waltons,” “Flip Wilson,” “The Mod Squad,” “Ironside,” “The Dean Martin Show,” and “The Streets of San Francisco.”
Movies playing at local theaters include “Deliverance,” “Jeremiah Johnson,” “Sounder,” “Dirty Harry,” “What’s Up, Doc?” “There’s a Girl in My Soup,” “A Boy Named Charlie Brown,” “The Poseiden Adventure,” and “Cabaret.”
Top tunes include “Killing me Softly with His Song,” “Last Song,” “Dueling Banjos,” and “I’m just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band.”
And a 2-pound can of Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee costs $1.69 and a box of 100 Lipton tea bags costs 99 cents.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Over $134,000 in ScholarshipsAvailable
More than $134,000 in scholarships are available for students through The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers. In 2022, the Foundation awarded scholarships to42localstudents.
CFFT currently administers 58 scholarship funds established to assist students furthering their post-secondary education. “Our robust scholarship program is one of the largest areas of growth in recent years,” says CFTT Board Chair Thomas Shoemaker.
“CFTT is pleased to connect deserving area students from all backgrounds with scholarship
awards made possible by our manygenerousdonors.”
Scholarships are available to local high school seniors with plans to continue their education by attending a four-year college or university, community college, or two-year trade or technical school. Because scholarship funds are established by individuals, families or organizations, each has a specific criteria and requirements reflective of the donor’sstandards andinterests.
For scholarship information and applications visit www.twintierscf.org.
Berkshire Fire Co. Chicken BBQ - March 18
The Berkshire Fire Company will hold a Chicken BBQ Dinner Drive Thru on Saturday, March 18, from 12:00pm till gone, behind the fire
station. Cost is $15 per dinner. The menu includes salt potatoes, baked beans, roll, and dessert.
Mrs. Frances Leavenworth of Apalachin is unanimously elected chairman of the Tioga County Republican Committee. She is the first woman chairman in Tioga County Republican history.
New York Women Writers
Join four of the contributors as they share engaging stories in reading event, NY Women Writers on Herstory, at 1:30pm on Saturday, March 18, at the Tioga Arts Council, 179 Front Street in Owego.
What was it like for courageous women in New York State to fight for the vote? And, more than one hundred years later, what other equality issues are renewing the pull that many feel to speak out? In “NY Votes for Women: A Suffrage Centennial Anthology,” 22 women explored these questions. Selections will be from the Anthology, and also in response to more contemporary American issues in celebration of women and Women’s History Month. Afterward, there will be a Q&A session. Participants are Nancy Dafoe, Laura Lusk, Stacey Murphy, and Gaia Woolf Nightingall.
