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JUNE 2020

Tioga Downs Ready to Start 15th Racing Season

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Memorial Day 2020 Celebrated in Owego

Tioga Downs is ready to start its 15th racing season. The go-ahead has been given by the state to open up for racing without spectators, racing will start on Sunday June 7th at 4pm. With qualifying races on Monday and Wednesday June 1st and 2nd. Fans will only be able to see the races and bet online until the state opens Tioga Downs up for spectators to attend. For a complete listing of race dates and times, when approved, go to:

www.TiogaDowns.com

New President for Chamber of Commerce

Andrew Hafer (pictured) has been appointed as the next President & CEO

of the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce. “Andy is such an asset to our community,” stated Roseann Cole, Charman of the Board of Directors, “and the chamber is pleased and excited to have him on board.” Hafer was with Tioga Opportunities since 2007 serving as Energy Services Director, Community Services Director, as well as Operations Manager. He also served on the Tioga Chamber Board of Directors from 2015 to 2019. Andy will follow Gwen Kania who retired May 28, 2020. Kania served the chamber since 2008 and has been president & CEO since 2014. Andy Hafer has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Lock Haven University. He lives in Owego with his wife and two boys.

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who died while serving in the United States armed forces. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020, there was no parade or ceremony due to COVID-19 pandemic. This year John Loftus and several Tioga County organizations teamed up to hold a Memorial Day ‘Car’ parade in honor of veterans. A Roll Call of Honor was read by Mary Beth Jones and JoAnn Walter, and the Service of Remembrance was given by Jim Raftis. The Honor Roll and Remembrance Service were broadcast live on WEBO Radio and on the internet .

Jim Raftis Jr.

JoAnn Walter

Steven Palinosky

Mary Beth Jones


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