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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • www.CommunityPress.us MAY 2014
Volume 29
Owego Little League Begins 63rd Season
Owego Little League opened its 63rd season on Saturday, May 3. Opening day began with the annual North Avenue to George Street parade. Owego Elementary School (OES) Second Grade students sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". New flags were raised and the ceremonial first pitches on Nick Raftis Memorial Field opened ASA Girls Softball and Little League.
Apalachin Firemen's Field Days, June 4 - 7 This year's Apalachin Firemen's Field Days will be held June 4 through June 7 at the Apalachin Firemen's Field Day Grounds in Apalachin. The Field Days will feature rides, games, refreshments, and a chicken BBQ every night. On Wednesday, June 4, there will be a special price for rides from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, and two bikes will be given away at 9:00 pm (one boy's, one girl's). On Friday, June 6, there will be a spectacular fireworks display at 10 pm. On Saturday, June 7, the Little Miss Apalachin Contest will be held at 12:00 Noon. The parade will begin at 6:00 pm. Residents who own convertibles or collector cars are invited to participate. Transportation for some special guest is
needed. Call Dave Ritz, Parade Committee, at 625-2404 for more details. Advanced sale ride tickets are now available through June 3 at the Apalachin Pharmacy on Route 434 in Apalachin, Top of the Hill Restaurant on the corner of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin, and at Sweeny's Market on Route 434 Apalachin.
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Tioga Downs Begins 2014 Racing Season
Tioga Downs officially inaugurated the 9th season of live harness racing on Saturday, May 3, with their highly successful “Derby Fest 7” event. The public joined the festivities of the day, which included entertainment, food and fun. Admission to the event was free. The “Biggest Party of the Year” began at 2:00 pm and featured live music that continued throughout the day with Virgil Cain, The Rum Runners, the Jason Wicks Band and Wendy Owens & Renegade. Live Harness Racing returned, with a post time of 5:00 pm. Everyone also enjoyed watching and wagering on a live simulcast of the Kentucky Derby, post time 6:24pm. One lucky fan won $1,000 to bet on one horse in the Kentucky Derby in Tioga Downs' first ever Derby Dream Bet contest. Those looking to celebrate Derby Day in traditional style entered the annual “Derby Hat Contest” – The winner received a prize of $500. Guests enjoyed delicious refreshments, including Mint
Juleps, the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, and tropical drinks available in Tioga Down's new “Tiki Hut”. Other exciting festivities of the day included giveaways of Race Date Tshirts and Schedule magnets, plus a spectacular fireworks display after the night’s final race. Cash drawings totaling over $11,000 were held throughout the day on the gaming floor: from 2pm to 6:30 pm. Guests tried their hand at the NYS Lottery “Spin and Win”, with a chance to win scratch off tickets, lottery merchandise, or free play. Tioga Downs also gave away $1,000 in cash every 60 minutes from 7pm to 12am. President and General Manager of American Racing and Entertainment Tom Osiecki stated, “Tioga Downs Casino is proud to offer quality, affordable entertainment that lets everyone have a great time.” Tioga Downs Casino is located in Nichols, New York. For more information, go to www.tiogadowns.com (1888-WIN-TIOGA)
Memorial Day May 26 Memorial Day Parade 10:30 am in Owego followed by a ceremony at Courthouse Square.
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