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Tioga Downs Casino to Re-Open
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Apalachin Highway Fall Clean-Up Would You Like to Help? The Apalachin Lions are looking for help with the cleanup of Rt. 434 on Saturday, October 3, at 9:00 am. The cleanup crew will meet at BEAM ELECTRONICS on Route 434. The amount of time normally spent is approximately 2 hours to pick up and bag trash along a designated 3-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 call Lion Paul Huonker at 6252727. Photo from Oct 2000
Food Bank Seeks Volunteers The Food Bank of the Southern Tier last month announced the re-opening of volunteer shifts at the Food Bank’s warehouse. The Food Bank is looking for warehouse volunteers who can commit to more than one shift at the Food Bank to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, agency partners, and clients. Volunteers must complete a virtual training session prior to their shift that will outline new safety requirements, guidelines, and what they can expect during their shift. “We know that this race is a marathon, not a sprint, and as we assess the long-term strategy, we know that bringing back volunteers is essential to serving our community. To ensure the safety of everyone, we will be doing this in a phased approach,” shared Natasha R. Thompson, President & CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. In addition to warehouse shifts, vol-
unteers are needed to support weekly Community Food Distribution throughout the service area. All volunteer opportunities can be viewed on the Food Bank’s website at www.foodbankst.org/ volunteer.
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on September 3 that casinos and video lottery terminal facilities will be allowed to re-open starting September 9 with a 25 percent occupancy limit. All venues that choose to re-open will be subject to strict safety protocols, including strict enforcement of face coverings except when eating or drinking, social distancing, additional staff to control occupancy, traffic flow and seating to avoid crowding, and enhanced clean-
ing and disinfection protocols. Casinos must also have enhanced air filtration, ventilation and purification standards in place in order to open. Casinos must leave six feet of distance between operating machines. No table games will be allowed unless and until casinos put in place physical barriers between players and the Gaming Commission approves those barriers. No beverage or food service will be allowed on the gaming floor.
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Board of Elections Needs Your Help Seeks Additional Election Inspectors Defending Democracy takes effort! At least twice a year, the Tioga County Board of Elections conducts elections for the voters of the county so that they have a voice in choosing their representatives in local, state, and federal government. To achieve this, it takes at least 164 Election Day workers spread evenly between Democrats and Republicans at the many poll sites across the towns and villages. The majority of these workers have traditionally been our retired and senior citizens. This year the COVID crisis has forced many of these faithful workers to stay home and opt out of service. The Board of Elections currently needs 15-20 additional workers, made up of both Democrats and Republicans to staff the poll sites during this important upcoming election where we will select a President, Congress members, State Senate and Assembly representatives, two Supreme Court Justices and three local officials. Workers may also be registered with other parties or unaffiliated, but will be assigned to represent one of the major parties on Election Day.
The Board of Elections will train these workers to operate the voting machines and electronic poll books. Anyone who has touch screen or keyboard skills can check in voters on one of the new electronic poll books. Others can check voter credentials or follow checklists to help voters cast their ballots. The Board of Elections will provide PPE and have protocols in place to protect the election workers and the public. They will be paid a base pay of $200 plus stipends for attending class and other related tasks. If you wish to sign up to be an election worker, contact the Tioga County Board of Elections at 687-8261 or VoteTioga@co.tioga.ny.us. Please consider this important contribution to the preservation of representative government in our community. You must be a registered voter of Tioga County to be eligible. If you run a business and are able to give interested individuals time off on Election Day, November 3, ask them to contact the Tioga County Board of Elections. It takes the effort of many to Defend Democracy and voting is patriotic!
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By Carol A. Henry Despite the stay-at-home and social distancing caused by Covid-19, the Candor Historical Society has been busy behind the scenes over the last few months. With a renovation project at the History Center still underway, the Board has been busy with several fund-raising opportunities (mentioned below), as well as having applied for and successfully obtained a grant from the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation. Thankful to have received an initial grant of $9,400, the Foundation also awarded them a discretionary grant of $1,000. This grant will be assigned to Phase 2, of the renovation project, which will be to restore the front porch entrance that was partially damaged during last year’s microburst, and make it handicap accessible. People have been enquiring as to when the History Center will be open for business again. Although the Board hasn’t met in months, and the history center has been closed, the Board held a meeting at Moyer Park on August 10 to tackle these issues. As there was no annual meeting this year, it was determined to wait to set the annual meeting until a later date. In the meantime, the current 2019/2020 officers and board members will remain the same. So, the good news, other than obtaining the MFTF Grant, is that the History Center is once again open for visitors on Mondays from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, or by appointment. Masks are a must, and hand sanitizer will be available. Contact person is Georgia Westgate (607-659-7769). A list of some of the collections available to search include CCS Alumni Newsletters, community annual events, Barns of Upstate NY, books and booklets about Candor’s history, books of other neighboring communities’ histories, Candor Bicentennial 1811-2011, CCS Annuals, cemetery records from local cemeteries, family files and genealogies on many local families, businesses and community organizations through the years, newspaper articles, maps of Candor from various years, Candor Schools, and a large variety of past and present photos. Because the Historical Society was unable to participate in Candor’s Flea Fix this year, and the Candor Fall Festival of Events has also been canceled (including Phil Jordan’s Cemetery Walk), the Society has organized a yard sale at their Catatonk location (the old Catatonk Community Hall) on Rt. 96, on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Set up will be on Friday, September 11, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, and items can be dropped off either Thursday, September 10, or Friday September 11, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Sales will be on a donation basis, with the exception of some of the more valuable items which will be priced. Volunteers are needed to help with the yard
Local Students Graduate Approximately 840 two- and four-year degree candidates received diplomas from Alfred State College in May. The following students from Tioga County received degrees: Louis Alcantara, Apalachin, Technology Management Bachelor of Business Admin Ashley Bender, Apalachin, Nursing (AAS/BS), Bachelor of Science Kayla Greeno, Apalachin, Human Services, Associate in Science John Wells, Barton, Technology Management, Bachelor of Business Admin Jacob Houseknecht, Candor, Culinary Arts, Associate in Occupational Studies Samantha Caldwell, Owego Human Services, Associate in Science Sarah Lieberman, Willseyville, Graphic & Media Design, Bachelor of Science Reganne Whalen, Willseyville, Nursing (AAS), Associate in Applied Science.
sale. If interested, contact Milt Dougherty (607-659-7357 & 607-9727424). If the two drop-off dates don’t work for you, or you need items picked up to donate towards their yard sale, please contact Patti Reichert at 760-7551 to make arrangements. Note: No clothing donations please. The Historical Society has several other ongoing fundraisers in the works. One such fundraiser to assist with the renovation project at the History Center is their Can and Bottle Drive with the Neighborhood Redemption Center on 5th Avenue in Owego. Candor’s Home Central location on Rt. 96 has enthusiastically allowed the Historical Society to use their site as a drop-off location, and Wes, one of their employees, has built a drop-off receptacle for those who live locally and can’t make it to Owego. Roger Westgate made a sign so it is easily identifiable. If dropping off at the Neighborhood Redemption Center, be sure to mention that they are for the Candor Historical Society. Be sure to place your cans and bottles in a plastic bag for easy distribution at both locations. A new fundraiser for the Historical Society is through Amazon Smile. Shoppers can go to smile.amazon.com and choose the Candor Historical Society as your recipient. By placing a link to Amazon Smile on your computer, you can use this Amazon Smile account when ordering from Amazon, and the Historical Society will receive 0.5% of the cost of eligible purchases. For those wishing to simply contribute to the Candor Historical Society, whether for their renovation project or general operational funds, you can either send a check, or visit their website: at https:// candorhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/ and choose PayPal. By choosing the PayPal Giving Fund, 100% of your donation goes to the Historical Society. You will find links to both Amazon Smile and PayPal Giving on the Historical Society website. The Society is still looking for people to contribute to Volume II of “I Remember When--growing up or living in Candor—send you ‘remembrances’ to Historian Carol Henry (carolhenry@frontiernet.net; 90 Dry Brook Road, Willseyville, NY 13864). The Society specifically wants to thank everyone for their contributions, whether volunteering their services, donating toward their programs, and especially for the continued interest and support in Candor’s history. For more information on these and other projects/ events offered by the Candor Historical Society, visit their website at candorhistoricalsociety.weebly.com Don’t forget to join them on their FaceBook page—a place to share Candor’s history with others.
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Local Busineses Support Apalachin Lions Every year since 1958, the Apalachin Lions have been going door-to-door selling brooms to raise funds to better serve the community. Due to the uncertainty raised by Covid-19, and out of concern for the health and safety of the community and the Lions membership, this year’s door-to-door Broom Sale was cancelled. Substantial funds are required to continually finance numerous community programs and provide aid to needy families. The Apalachin Lions are very appreciative of the way that local businesses have yet again stepped up and supported their Broom Sale fund raiser.
The generous support of the following businesses will enable the Apalachin Lions to continue to serve the community: Audio Classics, Becks Tioga Towing, Big Bellys Deli, Community Shop (IGA), Global Services Inc., Johnson’s Pools & Spas, Lopke Rock Products, Nick’s Garage, RJ Williams Lumber, Inc., Tioga Gardens, Tioga Tool Company, Val-U Auto, and W&W Nursery & Landscaping. The Apalachin Lions membership thanks these contributors and encourages the community to support local businesses.
Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Seeks Applications for Floyd Hooker Youth Fund The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is seeking applications for grants that will benefit the youth of Tioga County, NY. These grants will be awarded from the Floyd Hooker Youth Fund at the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers. The 2020 amount available to grant is $21,600. This is open to governmental or nonprofit organizations that benefit the youth of Tioga County, NY. Floyd Hooker was a resident of Owego who dedicated a portion of his estate to benefit the children and youth of Tioga County. An application may be obtained from
CFTT’s website www.twintierscf.org or by contacting info@twintierscf.org or by calling (570) 888-4759. You may also write to CFTT, 104 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, PA 18840. The deadline for filing an application is 5:00 pm Thursday, October 15, 2020. The 2020 grant recipients must have completed their grant report before a new application. Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga Counties, PA and Tioga County, New York. For more information on its work in the community contact Suzanne Lee at (570) 888-4759.
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Local Inn Featured on Travel Channel’s “Hotel Paranormal” A Tioga County inn is the subject of “The Witching Hour” episode of The Travel Channel series “Hotel Paranormal” which aired September 5 and 6, and is scheduled to air again on Monday, September 14, at 10:00 am. Fainting Goat Island Inn in Nichols is a four-bedroom inn on the Susquehanna River and one mile from I86/NYS17. Its name and theme are derived from the Fainting Goats that live on the property. Fainting Goat was built in the 1800’s
as a railroad hotel for people traveling on the Erie/Lackawanna Railroad. Fainting Goat is part of the Haunted History Trail of NYS, has been visited by paranormal investigators and was voted second best Haunted Hotel in a USA Today 10Best Online Reader Poll in 2019. Guests and the owners have reported unexplained happenings that they talk about on the “The Witching Hour” episode. “Hotel Paranormal” is narrated by actor Dan Akroyd.
At the Apalachin Library 719 Main St. Apalachin 625-3333 www.apalachinlibrary.org The Book Barn Volunteers are needed to help get the Book Barn open again. If you are interested in helping, call the library and leave your contact information. LEGO Club Saturday, Sept. 19 A LEGO Club will be held on the third Saturday of every month starting September 19. Story Hour Tuesdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, 6:30-7pm Story Hour for ages 2 - 5 will be held each Tuesday starting September 15, 6:30 to 7pm on Zoom. Find the link on the library’s Facebook page. Books, games, rhymes, and beginning ASL. No craft the first week, but you can pick up weekly crafts thereafter. Education/Recreational Bag The library has new Educational/ Recreational Bags to check out. So far, the library has “Retro Family Fun,” “A Tropical Vacation at Home.” and “Learn About Constellations.” Each kit contains
lots to do. Pick up library materials by placing holds in the catalog or call the library. Memorial Garden The Irene Cruty Memorial Garden has been completed. Irene Cruty was a faithful volunteer at the library for many years. Her son, Stephen Cruty is currently a member of the library’s Board of Trustees, carrying on the tradition of helping our library. The new garden will be a wonderful spot to sit and read or visit with friends. Thank you to the Cruty family for providing this wonderful asset in our community.
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Last month, Tioga Arts Council member Michael Husted and Van Horn Jewelers officially recognized Owego Free Academy (OFA) student, Alice Dang, as the winner of the first OFA Jewelry Design Challenge. For years, Michael Husted – A Jewelers of America, Master Bench Jeweler; artist; sculptor; musician; and Tioga Arts Council (TAC) member – has contemplated how he could inspire a younger generation to pursue a career in the arts. After much consideration, the result was the OFA Jewelry Design Challenge. In early 2020, Husted connected with OFA art teacher and former TAC board member Susan Camin who agreed to help facilitate this initiative. With assistance from Madison Hornick, a Van Horn Jewelers colleague, Husted created a video presentation that gave an introduction to jewelry making and included a few tips on how to develop ideas, both aesthetically and practically. Husted promised to select one design, build it, and present it to the student designer compliments of Van Horn Jewelers. Eighteen students submitted 325 designs. “I was greatly impressed with the effort and quality of the designs,” said Husted. “Any number of them would have made for outstanding pieces of jewelry but I narrowed it down and ultimately selected a pendant designed by Alice Dang.” According to Husted, Dang, who was at that time a junior, submitted five good designs that were rendered in a beautiful manner, but he kept returning to one design, which consisted of a round major stone above opposing wings set with rows of small, round gems. “As I was looking at numerous different necklaces online,” said Dang, “I came across one that had angel wings on it. That necklace then inspired me to make this lovely necklace. The pink circle represents a pink baby pearl. The smaller circles on the ‘wings’ are white/ clear, faceted, round-shaped gems. The part that is at the top of the pearl as well as the wings are both gold.” Reproducing her drawing on a CAD program, Husted grew a polymer model with a 3D printer. Interestingly, when he began to work on its design in CAD, Husted noticed that the wings were not symmetrical as he had originally thought. However, he continued, it was a wonderful reminder that “some things, while not perfect, make for more charm.” Once complete, he cast it in sterling silver and set with a cabochon pink coral gem and multiple round cubic zirconia. With permission from Dang, Husted created two versions of her design. The first, a sterling silver necklace with 32 round cubic zirconia and a pink cabochon coral gem. This was the gift for Alice. The second is 14K yellow gold necklace, with coral encircled by diamonds, that will be for sale at Van Horn Jewelers. On August 29, Dang finally saw the finished pieces in the store and received her necklace. The 14K gold design is now for sale at Van Horn Jewelers and a designer’s commission will go to Dang for her creative contribution upon its sale.
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Owego’s 1st Annual Community Clean-Up Day In an effort to build community awareness and participation to keep the historic Village of Owego clean and to promote environmentalism, residents, volunteers, and local families are invited to attend the Village of Owego’s First Annual Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, October 3 at 9:00 am. Attendees will meet at Ben Weitsman at 15 West Main Street in Owego (next to Marvin Park). Events will include family-friendly activities, landscaping, garbage collec-
tion, and yard work. All volunteers and attendees are required to wear masks and/or practice proper social distancing. The 1st Annual Community CleanUp Day is sponsored by Upstate Shredding Weitsman Recycling which has pledged $10,000 as a sponsor. Aditional sponsors are encouraged to get involved. For more information, visit villiageofowego.com/cleanupday.
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TEAM Tioga:
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Beth Johnson, The Parkview (left) Bob Messler, Voight Schweitzer Galvanizing (right) The impact of COVID-19 to our business community has been devastating. When looking around our towns and villages, one can see the effect the pandemic has had on our local shops and business owners. TEAM Tioga continues to do all we can to support the community. Thankfully, due to several Tioga County employers being deemed essential, some of our small businesses have not been as severely impacted as others throughout the State. Over the last decade there have been significant additions to the business community which have helped to insulate Tioga County from severe economic downturns. TEAM Tioga has worked diligently to entice and support new businesses to the area. One of the most effective ways to strengthen the business community is by building relationships. TEAM Tioga has done so with many different local, State, and regional agencies; and in doing so has facilitated connections, raised awareness of grant or loan programs, offered guidance for funding opportunities, as well as, provided assistance with local approval processes and permitting. TEAM Tioga has found developing relationships which promote communication with local municipalities and agencies to be the most effective pathway to initiate, explore, and expand economic development. The Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) is one of the tools used to encourage potential businesses to locate in Tioga County. Once the TCIDA receives a referral, a cost benefit analysis is prepared to assess the financial economic impact the project will have on the community. Projections are based on the anticipated new job opportunities the business will bring. Forecasts are calculated on anticipated spending by the new employees, the potential impact to housing, the real property tax base, as well as the increase in gas and grocery sales, etc. All are taken into consideration when attempting to predict the impact to the local economy. Although it is well understood that an economic spin off is expected with the addition of a new business, the true impact is sometimes difficult to measure. Never has the direct influence of economic development projects been more evident than in 2020. As an example, Beth Johnson, owner of The Parkview
shared, “If it wasn’t for V&S and Crown Cork and Seal, I would not have made it through the shut down.” The continued revenue received from room rentals to the essential employees of V&S and Crown Cork and Seal made up for lost revenue associated with the restaurant. Bob Messler, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Voigt and Schweitzer Galvanizing, offered the following, “When V&S Galvanizing makes the decision to locate to an area, along with that decision comes a commitment to the local economy.” In this case, that commitment equates to roughly $50,000 spent since the start of the year for housing and meals alone. Messler could have easily passed these expenses along to chain hotels or restaurants. Instead he connected with a locally owned business to do their part in supporting Tioga County. “We were introduced to Beth on our first visit to Tioga County, when scoping out potential sites to locate the new plant. It was a no-brainer for us to continue that relationship when we needed housing for a relocated manager and for those traveling to the area during construction and start-up.” The relocated manager referenced has since purchased a home in Tioga County. Similarly, Crown Cork and Seal has been mindful of keeping it local. Human Resources Manager, Krystal Strickland, commented, “Thankfully our business has remained strong throughout this period. Over the past few months we’ve hired several new employees to staff our new production line, nearly 50 in total. In trying to keep morale up during these trying times, Crown has partnered with local small businesses such as The Owego Kitchen, Bread of Life Food Pantry, CHOP, Rossi’s, Mario’s and The Parkview.” Pat Walp, Bread of Life Pantry Coordinator located in Candor, shared that the week the food pantry stopped allowing patrons into the building they realized they would need a large number of boxes to get the much needed food items to patrons. Crown Cork and Seal employee, Beth Blinn, twice arranged for Crown to donate large quantities of boxes and delivered them to the pantry. Pat stated, “I really don’t know what we would have done without these generous gifts.” Ike and Julie Lovelass, owners of The Owego Kitchen, have seen a steady stream of both Crown and Lockheed Martin employees at their establishment since the beginning of the pandemic. It has been necessary for many to adapt to a new way of doing business. The Lovelasses found it necessary to modify their way of providing catering services. In the past, The Owego Kitchen would provide large serving trays of food items, they now deliver individual lunchboxes, thus eliminating the fear related to COVID-19 multiple touch points. Ike went on to say that many business community employees have continued to support local business. “We have found that we are delivering to numerous Lockheed Martin employees directly to their homes even as they work remotely. All of these adaptations during the pandemic have allowed us to maintain revenue similar to last year,” Lovelass stated. COVID-19 has brought our business community together much like the past floods did. Whether newcomers to the area or home grown, these connections cause a ripple effect that have an impact on all aspects of local life. And while numerical projections and statistics are used to provide an estimated measure of economic benefit, personal connections such as these are immeasurable. This is what makes Tioga County a great place to live and do business.
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College News Herkimer County Community College and its Internet Academy program have been ranked the No. 2 online community college in New York State for 2020. The rankings were done by Optimal, formerly known as the SR Education Group, an organization that uses data to help empower students to be able to make the best decisions on higher education and career path. This is the second
year in a row Herkimer College has been recognized by the group. Herkimer College’s Internet Academy has been bringing high-quality online education to students for more than 20 years, currently offering 21 associate degree programs and five certificates that can be completed entirely online from a person’s home. For more information on the Internet Academy, visit Herkimer.edu/ia.
Local Students on Alfred State Dean’s List The following Tioga County students were among those named to the Dean’s List for spring 2020 at Alfred State College: Louis Alcantara, Apalachin, Technology Management; Ashley Bender, Apalachin, Nursing (AAS/BS); Tyler Benedict, Apalachin, Heavy Equipment Operations; Katelynn Cary, Barton, Network Administration; Angela Martone, Candor, Nursing (AAS/BS); Brianna Samuelson,
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TEAM Tioga & School Districts Partner on Childcare Needs Assessment TEAM Tioga, along with all six Tioga County School Districts, Tioga County Department of Social Services, and Family Enrichment Network, have partnered to assess childcare needs in Tioga County, NY. This collaborative effort has been undertaken in order to understand childcare issues currently facing Tioga County residents, and to proactively support regional education, childcare and workforce systems. As part of this initiative, a 10-minute survey has been distributed to parents, caregivers, employers, etc. Survey responses will assist in gathering data to help understand the childcare needs of Tioga County residents, efficiently relay information regarding existing infrastructure that is in place to address these needs, identify existing programs and services that need to be expanded, and determine new solutions and options
needed to help address identified issues. “In all of our outreach, it has been clear that childcare is the single biggest issue facing our community right now. TEAM Tioga recognizes the critical impact this need has on our local economy. Partnering with the school districts allows for a hands-on approach that we feel will result in concrete, individualized solutions,” said Brittany Woodburn, Deputy Director of Tioga County Economic Development and Planning. TEAM Tioga, together with Candor, Newark Valley, Owego-Apalachin, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga, and Waverly School Districts invite all those in need of childcare to participate in a brief survey, available at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/7QMPSTG. For more information, contact Brittany Woodburn, Economic Development and Planning, at 687-8255 or woodburnb@co.tioga.ny.us.
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50 Years Ago September 1970
It’s September 1970. Vince Lombardi dies at the age of 57. A Gallup Poll shows that the miniskirt is preferred by adults younger than 30. A ban of food and drugs sweetened with cyclamates goes into effect. Phyllis George, 21 is crowned “Miss America 1971” in Atlantic City. Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix, 27, dies in London. IBM announces the development of a new computer system System 370, Model 145, which stores its data and instructions on silicon memory chips. New York State Governor Nelson Rockefeller proposes a ban on phosphate-bearing detergents. Egyptian President Nasser, 52, dies of a heart attack. The Owego-Apalachin School District starts the 1970/71 school year with 4,600 pupils and 267 teachers. Robert Macy is the new assistant principal at Owego Free Academy. According to the US Census Department, Tioga County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. The 1970 population is 46,205, up 22.2% from 1960’s 37,802. Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck performs at the Binghamton Treadway Inn. Tickets cost $4.95. Link Division of Singer Company wins a $4,000,000 contract from NASA to design and build a simula-
tor to train Skylab crews. A committee of the Owego Board of Trustees recommends the gradual phasing-out of parking meters from all streets in the Village of Owego. First to go will be the 40 eight-hour, 25-cent meters. The committee suggests policing the remaining penny, nickel, and dime meters more carefully to help pay the $6,800 debt the village still owes on the meters. The MelloDears return from world-wide competition, winning 2nd in the US and 4th in the world. Construction begins on the new Owego Free Academy. School officials hope the $3,625,000 school will be completed by February 1972. Top tunes include “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” by Bobby Sherman, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry, “Looking Out My Back Door” by Creedence Clearwater Revival, “25 Or 6 To 4” by Chicago, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Ross, and “Close to You” by the Carpenters. Movies playing in local theaters include “Two Mules for Sister Sara” with Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine, “They Call Me Mister Tibbs” starring Sidney Poitier, “Camelot,” and “Fantasia.” Wednesday night TV shows include “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father,” “Room 222,” “Medical Center,” “Dan August,” and “The Men from Shiloh.” And a dozen ears of fresh sweet corn costs 39 cents.
Dancing United with the Starz Postponed to 2021 The Tioga United Way Board of Directors and volunteers announce that Dancing United with the Starz 2020 is postponed until 2021. Instructors, local Starz, and many volunteers prepare, practice, and fundraise starting in April for this event. Moving forward, United Way will focus
its efforts on making the event in November 2021 even better. This is a very challenging time for everyone and Tioga United Way Board of Directors and volunteers appreciate the understanding and support from Tioga County.
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Tioga Co. Women’s Suffrage Committee Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment The Tioga County Women’s Suffrage Committee has organized celebratory and educational activities for 2020 to recognize the ratification of the 19th Amendment that gave women in the United State the right to vote. “You may wonder ‘What’s the big deal about women voting?’ However, it really wasn’t so long ago that it was a big deal,” said Emma Sedore, Tioga County Historian. The Women’s Suffrage Movement that led up the ratification of the 19th Amendment lasted over 70 years, beginning in 1848 with the Seneca Falls Convention. It was a decade’s long struggle for women’s rights and the women and men that fought for this right faced challenges that one can only imagine today. Women’s Suffrage paved the way for the continued expansion of equal rights for women that persists today. “The Suffrage Movement happened all over the country, including Tioga County. Before, during and after the movement, many notable women in our county made contributions to science, the arts, the education system, the government and were advocates for women’s rights. We hope to bring their stories to the public and give people ways to get involved in celebrating this historic anniversary,” said Rebecca Maffei, Director of Tioga County Tourism. The committee had planned monthly
events throughout 2020, but those events were cancelled in March due to the pandemic. Although planning was put on hold, the committee regrouped in July to organize some activities that can be enjoyed remotely. They created www.celebrate100tioga.com that has information about different activities that have taken place, a list of notable Tioga County women and their accomplishments, and a timeline of the Suffrage Movement. There are also short videos being produced about some of those notable Tioga County women, ways for the public to get involved, and even an original song about the Suffrage Movement by local singer/songwriter, Daphne Braden. “It’s a one-stop shop for people looking for information and ways to celebrate the anniversary in Tioga County,” said Maffei. One of the most visible projects is the displaying of Suffrage Flags that was organized by committee member Christina Knickerbocker. You can learn more about the flags, their meaning and see photos on the website. Other activities include a virtual exhibit and podcast hosted by the Tioga Arts Council, a synopsis of a presentation by the Tioga County Historical Society and photos from the presentation of a legislative proclamation from Tioga County acknowledging the anniversary.
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New Exhibit at Arts Council
“Departure,” a new exhibition by Vestal artist Michelle Schleider, opened
September 4 in the gallery at Tioga Arts Council (TAC), 179 Front Street in Owego. “Travel to near and far destinations is a common theme in my new series titled Departure,” the artist stated. “At a time when traveling comes with serious restrictions because of the Covid-19 pandemic, I’ve felt nostalgia for places I’ve visited in the past and a yearning to be able to visit others for the first time. My newest series of luggage, handbags, and indigenous botanicals represent spectacular places across the globe. Something most of us took for granted… the ability to pack a bag and go anywhere.” The exhibition runs through September 26, Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information go to www.michelleschleider.com.
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Owego Fallen Firefighter Memorial Golf Tournament The Owego Fire Department will hold its 8th Annual Captain and Crew Golf Tournament on September 11, 2020, at the Catatonk Golf Club. Everyone is welcome to join on this day by playing, sponsoring, or donating toward the event. Registration begins at 9:30 am with a shotgun start of 10:28 am, the time the first tower fell on 9/11/2001. Just $320 per team (4) includes 18 holes of golf with cart, awards, and dinner at the end of the tournament. An award to the team who has the most American patriotic outfit on during the tournament will be handed out, along with other raffles, and awards. The tournament was started to honor our fallen brethren that have passed in the line of duty. This year the tournament takes on an even greater remembrance as it will take place on September 11th, and will honor those lost on that terrible day.
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