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Aldi held their ribbon cutting on Thursday April 3rd at 8:30 am at their newest location on route 17c in Owego, (across the street from the former Grand Union that closed last month). Hundreds of shoppers waited in line to be the first to shop at the new store. Remember to support your local merchants, John’s Market and The Community Shop in Owego and Sweeney’s Market in Apalachin.

Apalachin

Lions Easter Egg Hunt -April 12

Opening Day of 74th Season of Owego Little League - April 26

You are cordially invited to attend the parade and opening day ceremonies for Owego Little League 74th season on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The parade will begin forming at 8:00 am in front of the Owego Police Department on Temple Street and will begin promptly at 8:30 am. The field ceremonies will begin at 9:00 am at Hyde Park, with all players, coaches, league offi-

cials, and sponsors being represented.

If you wish to take part in the parade and/or opening ceremonies, please contact Owego Little League at owegolittleleague@gmail.com to confirm as soon as possible. Owego Little League members hope to see you on April 26th to help them celebrate their 74th season!

Apalachin Lions

Egg

will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 12,

New free Digital Vision screening for kids, Kids ID’s by the Tioga County Sheriff Department and Children’s book give away by the O-A Family Reading Partnership. Please bring a non-perishable food item for our local food pantry. Every one is Welcome. (rain date April 19)

The

Easter

Hunt

behind BOCES West School on Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin.

719 Main St. Apalachin, NY 607-625-3333

Open Mon, Tues, Thurs: 10am-7pm; Fri & Sat: 10am-2pm www.apalachinlibrary.org

Programs forApril

Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10:30am

Join Miss Wendy for read aloud, singing, playing, dancing, and crafts! Tuesday and Thursday each week are the same theme. No registration required.

Mahjong: Mondays | 2pm-4pm No experience or registration required.

Tech Time with Tina: Tuesdays By Appointment Sign up for some oneon-one help with any tech topic!

Zen Before Zzzzzs: Tuesdays | 6pm Grab your yoga mat and join yoga instructor Sheehan Shotwell for an inspiring yoga practice each week. No registration required.

Euchre: Thursdays | 2pm-4pm No experience or registration required.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Presentation: Thursday, April 3 | 6pm See next page for details! Registration is required.

Senior First Friday Program –Bingo, Games, and Lunch Friday, April 4 | 11am-1pm See next page for details! Registration is required.

Pokémon Club: Saturday, April 5 | 11am-1pm See next page for details! No registration required.

Anne of Green Gables Tea Party: Saturday, April 5 | 1pm-3pm See left for details! Registration is required.

Evening Book Club: Thursday, April 10 | 6:30pm The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown No registration required! The May book will be The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Seed Workshop: Saturday, April 12 | 10am-1pm See left for details! No registration required.

Afternoon Book Club: Thursday, April 17 | 1pm The Library Book by Susan Orlean No registration required! The May book will be Simply Lies by David Baldacci.

Intermediate Crochet Class: Earrings: Saturday, April 26 | 11am See next page for details! Registration is required.

Mammogram on the Move: Monday, April 28 | 10am-4pm See next page for details! Registration is required.

2025 Tioga County Maple Weekends

2025 Tioga County Maple Weekends Tioga County, N.Y. Explore the sugar shacks, woods, farms and farm stores of Tioga County, N.Y. as you learn about maple production in New York State on Tioga County Maple Weekends on March 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th 2025. Three maple farms will be hosting Open Houses with tours, demonstrations of how to make syrup and other maple products, samples and sales.

There are country-style pancake breakfasts. For a complete schedule

and maps to plan your trip, go to www.experiencetioga.com. “This is one of our favorite events because it combines agriculture, sweets and education for visitors. It’s an authentic glimpse into a segment of our generational farming industry. It also gets you off the beaten path to explore the countryside of Tioga County on scenic drives though hills, valleys and farmland,” said Rebecca Maffei, Director of Tioga County Tourism.

Dean MorganAnnounces Candidacy for Re-Election

Dean A. Morgan announces his candidacy for re-election to the Town of Owego Town Board. I have always been available to assist all of the residents of the Town of Owego. I have the experience and knowledge of local, state and federal regulations to help individuals deal with the complex issues that are confronting our town residents.

I also look forward to helping our new supervisor transition into a new era over the next four years.

I have an undergraduate and two graduate degrees from Binghamton

University. I an a life member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 480, and a life member of Bill Gasper Memorial Chapter #60 Disabled American Veterans.

Also, I am a past president of Kiwanis Club of Owego as well as past Lieutenant Governor, Susquehanna Division, New York Kiwanis District.

I have been jumbled by the past support from the Town of Owego residents and would be honored to continue serving you for the next four years. - Dean Morgan

& Gerhart, LLP Welcomes Lindsey L. Johnson

Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP Welcomes Lindsey L. Johnson, Esq. to Firm Owego, NY, March 14, 2025 –Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP is pleased to announce Lindsey L. Johnson has joined the firm as an Associate, bringing experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and real estate matters. She will be based at the firm’s Owego Office. Johnson earned her Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 2019 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2020. Before joining Coughlin & Gerhart, she practiced at Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP, where she worked closely with clients on a range of estate and real

estate matters. Johnson is an active member of the legal community, she is involved with the New York State, Broome County, and Tompkins County Bar Associations, currently serving as Vice President of the Tompkins County Bar Association. She is also a graduate of the Broome Leadership Institute (Class of 2024), reflecting her dedication to leadership and professional development. Johnson has contributed to legal education, presenting on "Wills v. Trusts" for the Broome County Bar Association CLE. She has also been published in the Albany Law Review authoring "Urban Creep in Upstate New York: Optimizing the Preservation of Agricultural Land." in the Albany Law Review. "We are thrilled to welcome Lindsey to our team," said Rachel Abbott, Managing Partner of Coughlin & Gerhart. "Her experience in estate planning and real estate, along with her deep roots in Broome, Tioga and Tompkins counties, make her a valuable asset to our firm as we continue to grow and strengthen our trust & estates practice. Lindsey’s dedication to her clients and the community aligns perfectly with our firm’s commitment to providing trusted legal counsel, and we look forward to the positive impact she will have," said Abbott.

GYPSY opens March 28th

GYPSY opens March 28th at TiAhwaga Players March 28-April 13, Ti-Ahwaga Community Players in Owego, NY, will present the musical fable Gypsy, considered by many to be the greatest musical in the American theater canon. Gypsy features music by Jules Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents. Gypsy is the story of an overzealous stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success, while secretly yearning for her own, not realizing her own ambitions will eventually create Gypsy Rose Lee, the most famous burlesque performer to ever grace the stage. Set at a time when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, the show explores the highs and lows of family, fame, and show business. The production is directed by Zach Curtis, former Artistic Director at Chenango River Theater. Curtis also directed last year’s award winning production of The Elephant Man at Ti-ahwaga. The show features a twelve piece orchestra led by Music Director Chris VanDerwerker (Sunday in the Park With George), and is choreographed by Nicole Purtell (Groundhog Day, Cabaret). Playing Rose, a role often called the King Lear of musical thea-

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tre, is Andréa Gregori. Sarah Wallikas makes her Ti-ahwaga debut as Louise, who goes on to become the infamous Gypsy Rose Lee. The rest of the cast includes Rick Kumpon (Herbie), Claire Gratto (June), Ethan Maher (Tulsa), and an ensemble featuring Isabella Delgado, Stephanie Espada, Willow Fedoris, Mary Hill, Kerry Kane, Nick Merrell, Conor Morrison, Jenn Perkins, H. Scot Saggiomo, Sammie Watts and Estella Webb. Making her theatrical debut as Rose’s beloved dog Chowsie is Zoey. The show will feature costume, lighting, and scenic design from Julia Adams, Laura Kensley and Zach Curtis, respectively. GYPSY is stage managed by Emily Canavan. Running March 28- April 13, tickets are $28$33 for all performances. The recommended way to buy tickets is at: https://tiahwaga.com. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2pm.

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Lions Mobile Food Pantry

Foodbank Of the Southern Tier and the Apalachin Lions walk up mobile food pantry will be held on Wednesday April 23, 2025, 10-11 am, at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin, NY

Pre-registration required REGISTRATION

Tuesday before – April 22

At 8:30 AM until full (current limit of 125 registrations) If you register please attend Phone: 2-1-1 or Online: www.foodbankst.org/cfd

Walk-up Pantry Bring a cart or bags to carry food!

Rummage & Bake Sale

A Rummage & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, May 3, 9am-2pm with a bag sale at 1pm, at the Little Meadows Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave, Little Meadows, PA 18830 570-623-2746 or email lmumcc175@gmail.com

Donations being taken Wednesday 4/31 and Thursday 5/1 from 9am to 6pm. We will be accepting: CLOTHING -Adult, children, and baby (no torn, no stained, or no

soiled clothing), winter coats, furniture, small appliances/household items (in working condition), jewelry, pictures, books, Please NO electronics, no baby strollers, car seats, etc. Please DO NOT leave items when no one is at church.

Lunch will be available to purchase for eat in or take out. All proceeds will be used for church missions and outreach programs. Thank you.

Spring Fling / Easter Egg Hunt

A Spring Fling / Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 1pm to 2:30pm (rain or shine) at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church 843 Pennsylvania Ave, Little Meadows, PA 18830

AES Craft Fair

The Apalachin Elementary School Parent Group is hosting a craft fair on Saturday, April 12th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! The event will take place at Apalachin Elementary School (405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin).

There are lots of great vendors

signed up so come ready to shop! The AESPG will have a bake sale during the event and refreshments to sip while you shop! If you are interested in being a vendor, please reach out to the aesparentgroup405@gmail.com.

Tioga County Legislative Meeting

The Fourth Regular Meeting of 2025 will be held at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main Street, Owego, New York 13827. All Committee Meetings and Legislative Worksessions will be held in the Legislative Conference Room of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827. Individuals requiring any accommodation or auxiliary aid may contact the Legislative Office at (607) 687-8240. With advance notice, necessary auxiliary aids will be provided at no cost to the person requesting assistance.

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Free to all ages – Come Join in the fun, invite your family, friends, and neighbors. Supported by the Little Meadows United Methodist Church and Little Meadows Volunteer Fire Co.

Join us for some fun activities, Easter Egg Hunt by age group. There will be multiple age groups broken down between the ages of 0-11 years There will be egg decorating, crafts and snacks & drinks.

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50 Years Ago by

It's April 1975. The Freedom Train, part of the Bicentennial Celebration, starts its nationwide tour.

In Saigon, the first plane of Operation Babylift crashes shortly after takeoff, killing more than 100 Vietnamese orphans who were bound for adoption by American families.

Chiang Kai-shek, 87, President of Nationalist China, dies of a heart attack on Taiwan.

Raymond J. Wilcox, group vice president for GAF Corporation predicts that "the time is not far off when you'll buy newspapers, magazines, and books on microfiche at your newsstand, and portable microviewers will be as common as portable radios."

At the 47th Annual Academy Awards, "The Godfather Part II" wins for Best Picture, Art Carney is chosen Best Actor for "Harry and Tonto," and Ellen Burstyn wins Best Actress for "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore."

Federal energy administrator Frank Zarb says that if we don't change our energy patterns, we will run short of electricity by 1980.

The president of the National Education Association says that violence and vandalism are a way of life in our country's schools.

At the Tony Awards, "The Wiz" is chosen Best Musical and "Equus" is chosen Best Play.

At Lexington Battle Green in Massachusetts, President Ford speaks at kickoff ceremonies for the Bicentennial Celebration.

The Senate Judiciary Committee approves the entry of up to 131,000 Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees into the country.

The State Supreme Court declares that New York's no-fault insurance law is unconstitutional.

South Vietnam surrenders to the Communists. Saigon is renamed Ho Chi Minh City.

Senior citizens in Waverly are upset when told they cannot pray aloud before their Project Dinner Bell lunch because it is a federally funded program. The law forbids prayer at institutions funded with federal money.

Tens of thousands of people come to Broome County Airport to see the

Beverly Brown

huge C-5 Galaxy Cargo plane which is here to pick up a flight simulator built by Singer. The C-5 has a wingspan of 222 feet and is six stories high.

The Capri Theater in Binghamton opens as center for live performances with the play "The Member of the Wedding" by the New Phoenix Repertory Company. The renovations of the former vaudeville house and movie theater have cost more than $500,000 so far. Before the theater officially opens in October, it will need $150,000 in major repairs such as fixing the large holes in the walls where the box seats used to be. The box seats were removed with air hammers and cutting torches in 1961 to make room for a wide movie screen.

A new sport, hang gliding, is becoming popular in the northeast.

The Bagel Break opens on Washington Street in Binghamton. Freshbaked bagels are 15¢ each.

The observance of World Hunger Week in Broome County begins with a prayer service.

SUNY-Binghamton dedicates its new $10 million library.

The A&P Supermarket on Park Street in Owego is scheduled to close within six months. The Town of Owego considers buying the building for a town hall.

Four Tioga County bridges could be saved from demolition by designating them historical sites. Built between 1880 and 1895, the bridges are on Silk St in Newark Valley, Park Settlement Road between Owego and Candor, Kelsey Road in Candor (photo), and Allyn Street in Tioga Center.

The Town of Owego and the Village of Owego consider merging.

Monday night TV shows include Gunsmoke, The Rookies, S.W. A.T., Medical Center, and Maude CBS cancels Gunsmoke, the second longest-running prime time TV show.

Movies in local theaters include Tommy, The Great Waldo Pepper, The Reincarnation of Peter Proud, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Young Frankenstein, and Charlotte'sWeb

Easter Celebration at Park Terrace

Easter Celebration at ParkTerrace United Methodist Church. Join us for Worship and Fellowship. Followed by an afternoon of Activities Including: Hunting for Easter Eggs and Candy, Enjoying a fun day with your neighbors, Many games and prizes, arts

and crafts, Drawings for Easter Baskets andThe Easter Bunny visiting Plenty of refreshments and goodies When: Sunday,April 13th at 1:30 pm.

Where: ParkTerrace Community United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Road Apalachin.

Getthere Program

Offers Essential TransportationAssistance in Five-CountyArea

Residents in Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties have access to an expanded range of transportation services, thanks to the Getthere program.

Aimed at helping people maintain independence and access critical services, Getthere provides rides to medical appointments,emergency food access, and employment ensuring that people can continue to live independently while receiving the services they need.

Getthere, a program of the Rural Health Network of SCNY, Inc., offers multiple features designed to meet the needs of residents:

Transportation Assistance: Anyone can call the Getthere call center at (855) 373-4040 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to get help securing rides for various destinations, including medical appointments. Connection to Care: Assists individuals without Medicaid in accessing healthcare services, such as prescription pick-up and delivery.

Transportation to Employment: Getthere helps navigate transportation options and create a plan to get people to and from work.

Travel Training: Getthere offers travel training to empower people with the knowledge to use transportation safely and independently.

MAS Navigation: For those with Medicaid, Getthere assists with setting up rides through Medical Answering Services (MAS), the Medicaid non-emergency transportation provider.

“We understand that reliable transportation is a vital service for people to maintain their independence and quality of life,” said Nick Cecconi, Director of Getthere. “Through this program, we are helping to eliminate barriers to healthcare and essential services. Our goal is to ensure that no one is left behind due to transportation challenges.”

While contributions toward transportation costs are appreciated to sustain the program, Getthere stresses that no one will be denied service due to an inability or unwillingness to pay for services.

In addition, Getthere is seeking volunteer drivers to assist their neighbors. Volunteers can drive their own vehicles, set their own hours, and receive reimbursement for mileage at the 2025 rate of 70 cents per mile. Secondary insurance coverage is also provided to volunteers.

The Rural Health Network of SCNY, Inc. administers the initiative, working to enhance access to healthcare and essential services for residents, particularly in rural areas, across the region.

For more information about Getthere, or to learn how to volunteer, community members can call (855) 373-4040 or visit the Rural Health Network of SCNY website at https://rhnscny.org

“I Voted” Sticker Contest in Tioga County

The Tioga County Board of Elections is pleased to announce the launch of their first ever “I Voted” Sticker Contest.

Any young person, aged 5-18, who is a resident of Tioga County can participate. Participants are tasked with designing a unique image or logo for a 2-inch sticker that will be distributed at the general election this November and at subsequent elections. Entries must contain the phrase “I Voted” somewhere in the design.

The Tioga County Election Commissioners will select the top three designs from each of three age groups: 5-9, 10-13, and 14-18. The selected finalists will be presented to the Tioga County Legislature to determine the winners. One winner from each age group will be selected. Winners will be awarded at the July 15th Regular Legislative Meeting, and their custom stickers will be handed out to Tioga County voters beginning with the November 4th , 2025, general election.

Entries are due to the Board of Elections no later than May 30th , 2025, along with the participant’s Entry Form. Contact the Board of Elections at 607-687-8261, VoteTioga@tiogacountyny.gov, or visit the Board of Elections department page at www.tiogacountyny.gov for participation rules and to obtain an Entry Form.

Would you like to HELP?

The Apalachin Lions are looking for help with the cleanup of Rt 434 on Saturday Apil 26th at 9 AM.

Contest flyers and entry forms will also be distributed electronically to Tioga County public school districts and youth groups.

The Board of Elections thanks the Tioga Arts Council for assistance in getting this creative challenge off the ground.

The cleanup crew will meet at BEAM ELECTRONICS next Dunkin Donuts on Rt 434. The amount of time normally spent is approximately 2 hours to pick up and bag trash along a designated three-mile stretch of Rt 434 in Apalachin. Please bring work gloves and dress for the weather; all clean up supplies will be furnished.

For more information or questions please call Lion Paul Huonker at 625-2727.

Sweeneys Plaza, Rt 434, Apalachin