Community Press for October 2022

Apalachin Lions Fall Highway Clean-Up Would you like to help?

18th Season for Newark Valley “MAiZE”

The Apalachin Lions are looking for help with the cleanup of Route 434 on Saturday, October 15, at 9:00 am.

The cleanup crew will meet at BEAM Electronics 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, call Lion Paul Huonker at 625 2727.

Candor Historical Society Participates in Fall Festival

This year’s corn maze at Stoughton Farm in Newark Valley challenges the senses with its vast 8+ acres of pathways, turning points and dead ends. This year, Stoughton’s designer has pillaged and plundered to create a pirate design to challenge the adventurous with twists and turns for all to enjoy.

The Stoughton family, in partnership with maze designer Brett Herbst the world’s leading designer of 3000+ corn mazes hope to give even more people a chance to experience the unique source of good farmin’ fun in their newly designed maze. While the correct pathways can be walked in under 30 minutes, most directionally challenged visitors adults and children alike will require about one to two hours to travel through.

The popular Newark Valley maze drew thousands of visitors last fall. Part of an increasingly popular “agritainment” trend, it will be joined this year by more than 265 “MAiZE” sites in U.S., Canada, Poland, and the UK.

The maze opened in September and continues through Monday, Oc-

tober 31. The maze will be closed on Mondays in October, with the exception of Columbus Day and Halloween.

Hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday Thursday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday for a nighttime flashlight maze (last admission 9:00 pm), and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday. The last admission is 1 hour before closing.

Group reservations are available at any time and school field trips are available during regular school hours by reservation.

The MAiZE is located at 10898 State Route 38 in Newark Valley. Cost is $11.00 for ages 10 and up, $7.00 for ages 4 9, and free for kids 3 and under. Maze admission discounts are available for groups and field trips of fifteen or more people.

Stoughton Farm offers combination passes, which give maze goers unlimited fun with not only the maze, but the Cow Train, Hay Ride, and Jumping Pillow.

For more information call 607 642 3675, e mail info@ stoughtonfarm.com or go to: www.stoughtonfarm.com

Rural Ministry’s Holiday Food & Gift Program

Last Day to Register is October 14.

by Carol A. Henry

Due to the renovations at the Candor History Center, there will be no open house this year during Candor’s Fall Festival. However there are two events that are scheduled to take place that you won’t want to miss. The first is the raffle drawing for the landscape painting of the lower dam, by Kay Stash, and the other is the annual Cemetery Walk with Phil Jordan.

Candor Historical Society will hold their drawing for the Landscape painting by Local artist Kay Stash, on Saturday, October 8, at noon during the Woodcarver’s Show at the Candor Fire hall. Tickets are available now by calling or texting Patti Reichert at 607 760 7551. Local artist Kay Stash has generously donated a new landscape mat finished painting (18 x 24 inches) of Candor’s Lower Dam that many will remember as the ‘ole swimming hole’ in the 1950s and 1960s. The site was the scene of many crowds picnicking and swimming, especially on hot summer days. This particular painting was given to the Can-

dor Historical Society in memory of Rosie Kenish Olmstead, a local mom who shared her dedication to children in securing the local swimming hole as a safe and comfortable place for children to swim. Each summer she would go door to door and collect quarters to buy sand for the beach and necessary repairs to the wooden dam. Her earnest and steadfast desire was to make sure all children could swim.

On Sunday, October 9, at 1:00 p.m., Phil Jordan will once again be on hand to present his ever popular walk through Maple Grove Cemetery. This is a narrated, guided tour that is always an upbeat event you won’t want to miss. Phil will highlight many of his memories of various locals that are now interned there. Meet at the Flag Pole and make sure you have on your walking shoes.

Attendance at these events are free and open to the public. For more information on this and other Candor Historical Society events, contact President Nancy Riggs at 607 759 4001 and visit www.candorhistoricalsociety.weebly.com

As of October 3, Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM) is taking registrations for holiday food for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

As in previous years, the pantry will be closed during the first week of October. Stop by TCRM to register for holiday food, October 3 14.

In person visits are preferred, as extra volunteers will be on hand to assist with this effort. If transportation or health is a deterrent to an in

person visit, call (607)687 3021 to register. You may only register at one pantry to receive holiday food.

If you have children age 18 or younger and reside in Tioga County, you may sign up for a clothing gift for each child and also for the toy distribution which will again be held at the VFW.

The last day to register for these holiday programs is Friday, October 14.

Painting of the lower dam by Kay Stash

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Owego Elks Team Trivia Oct. 5

Trivia is back at Owego Elks Lodge on Wednesday October 5, from 7 to 9 pm. Jane and Maria will be spinning the facts and playing some tunes all evening. Grab your family, friends, and anyone smart and join the Elks for a great evening of challenges and friendly competition.

Mark your calendars for every first Wednesday of the month. Fun and facts start at 7:00 pm.

The cost is $5 per person. The first place team is awarded a prize at a value of $25.

Light snacks will be available to munch, and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Team Trivia at the Lodge is open to the public as well as Elk members. The Elks invite you to form your own team or come on in on your own.

The Owego Elks Lodge is located at 223 Front Street in Owego. All proceeds from this event will support the Lodge Capital Improvement Fund. The Lodge mansion, ballroom, and Emporium are in need of major repairs. The Elks are in the process of replacing the roofs of these buildings.

For more information, call (607) 687 1039 or visit the Owego Elks Lodge Facebook page.

The Owego Elks thank you for your support.

Town of Owego Last Day for Brush Drop off

The last day to drop off brush at the Kuenzli Road drop off in Apala-

chin will be Saturday, October 8, from 5 7pm.

The Brothers for the Cross Meeting Oct. 6

The Brothers for the Cross will host their regular monthly breakfast meeting on Thursday, October 6, at 8:00 am at the Blue Dolphin Restaurant, Route 434 (Exit 66 of I 86) in Apalachin.

The featured speaker will be Al Smith, Lay Leader at the Union Center

United Methodist Church. Smith will discuss “If you coast, you’re toast” or “If you rest, you rust!”

Brothers for the Cross is a non denominational Men’s Group that includes folks from all of the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.

The group held a very successful “Classic Car Show” in July and look forward to a Post Covid 19 program

Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Extends GrantApplication Deadline to Oct. 21

Tioga Downs Casino Resort is again stepping up to help organizations in the community. The Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation is accepting grant applications again and will distribute $1 million to 501(c)3 organizations that combat local poverty and community deterioration.

“It’s a special day to be able to resurrect this program,” says owner Jeffrey Gural. “For us to be able to relaunch this effort to support organizations who are doing everything they can to make our community a better place is crucial. It’s part of our mission to help those working to change lives, and this foundation allows us to do that.”

The Regional Community Foundation aims to fund groups that advance

charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes in Broome, Tioga, Chemung, and Bradford (PA) counties. Its mission is to promote economic and community development in the counties surrounding Tioga Downs.

Interested applicants must mail a hard copy of their completed application to PO Box 15, Nichols, NY 13827. Applications are to be postmarked no later than October 21st, 2022.

You can find applications at https:// www.tiogadowns.com/about us/foundation/

Grant recipients will be announced in early November and awarded on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022, in an evening ceremony at the Tioga Downs Casino and Resort event center.

Vendors Needed

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 907 is seeking vendors for the Candor Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8, from 9:00

am to 4:00 pm at the American Legion in Candor. $20 per table. $30 for two tables.

Vestal High School Ranked #1 in Binghamton Region

Vestal High School was among 17,843 public high schools ranked by “U.S. News & World Report” across the nation.

Vestal High School was ranked number one in the Binghamton NY Metro area according to the methodology used by the magazine, which partnered with RTI International to compile the 2022 list.

This is in line with how Vestal stu-

dents performed on last year’s SAT exams. Vestal High School students outscored students in the rest of the state by 44 points, and they scored 47 points above their peers in a national comparison. Also calculated in the methodology used is Vestal High School’s graduation rate, which was an outstanding 97 percent.

Fall Craft Fair & Bake Sale Oct. 22

A Fall Craft Fair & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Little Meadows Fire Company, 836 Maple Street in Little Meadows, PA. The event will be hosted by Little Meadows United Methodist Church.

The Little Meadows United Methodist Women will have a bake sale and the

Little Meadows Fire Company will be selling lunch.

Reservations are still being taken for an 8 foot table at the cost of $20 per table. To reserve a table, contact lmumcc175@gmail.com, Donna at (607) 205 9051, or Barbara at (570) 395 3248.

Apalachin Lions “Winter Coat Drive”

The Apalachin Lions are now collecting CLEAN, useable winter coats for those in need. The Winter Coat Drive began October 3 and ends November 20.

The coats can be left at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Pennsylvania Avenue in

Apalachin (on the table at the right as you exit Mass), at the Apalachin United Methodist Church at 303 Pennsylvania Avenue, at the Apalachin Library (during regular hours) and at Johnson’s Pools and Spas in Owego.

Apalachin Lions Walk

The Apalachin Lions Walk Up Mobile Food Pantry will take place on Wednesday, October 26, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin.

Pre registration is required, Tues-

day, October 25, at 8:30am until full. To pre register, phone 2 1 1 or go to www.foodbankst.org/cfd

Participants should bring a cart or bags to carry the food. Bring a cart or bags to carry food!

Bingo’s Back in Owego! “Hose Team & Legion Post #401 Bingo” Returns Monthly Bingo at Owego Legion

Fifty players joined Owego Hose Teams, Inc. and American Legion Post #401 for their inaugural monthly Bingo game at the Legion Post on Front Street in September. By all accounts, the players were happy to have the opportunity to play as Bingo hasn’t been held in downtown Owego since prior to the 2011 flood.

Bingo returns this month on Saturday, October 8, with doors opening at 10:00 am and games beginning promptly at 11:00 am. Twenty four rounds of games will be played from “regular” that includes straight Bingo or inside, outside four corners to “cover all.”

“We had a great opening day last month and hope participation increases in October,” said Bingo Co Chair Mike Hilker. “I know people were happy to be playing Bingo in Owego again.”

Bingo will initially be held at Post #401 at 263 Front Street in Owego every

2nd Saturday and could be expanded if the demand is there. The minimum entry fee is $3 for three boards. The event is open to the public with patrons encouraged to stay for refreshments at the Legion bar at 2:00 pm immediately following the games.

Proceeds will be split by the hosting organizations. The Hose Team will use funds to support its 1866 Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine restoration and Steamer House project. The Legion will use funding for a variety of community programs to include services for veterans and American Legion baseball.

Players are encouraged to arrive early as capacity at Legion Post #401 is 96 people.

The Hose Team has secured bingo licensing for the event through the New York State Gaming Commission and Village of Owego.

Bryon K. Clymer 1964 2022

served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years, and was employed as an independent electrician for many years.

Bryon is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Carol (Gorton) Clymer; sons Joshua Clymer and Joseph Clymer; daughter and son in law Jessica (Clymer) and Christopher Bailey; and grandchildren Samuel, Oliver, Irelynn, Emma, Michaela, and Michael.

Bryon is also survived by his sister and brother in law Janet and Frederick Brown of Apalachin; brother Gary Clymer; brother and sister in law Robert and Sue Clymer of Sayre, PA; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Clymer.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Chemung Christian Fellowship, 726 Main Street in Chemung, NY.

Condolences can be sent by visiting Bryon Clymer’s obituary at: www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com

AMBAWellness Program Oct. 15

The NYS Women Inc., Susquehanna Chapter is sponsoring their 50th Annual AMBA Wellness program on Saturday, October 15, from 6:00 to 10:00 am the Royal order of the Moose club, Rt. 17C West in Owego.

The AMBA Wellness program includes a panel of blood tests for coronary disease, liver and kidney diseases, anemia and Diabetes. The cost for the program is $48.00 which includes the NYS Women Inc. sponsorship fee of $7.

The following optional tests are available for an additional fee and require a script from your physician; Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), TSH, Vitamin D, Hemoglobin A1C, Insure colon

rectal kit.

Checks for the blood lab are to be made out to AMBA Wellness Program, and the $7 sponsor fee check made out to NYS Women Inc., Susquehanna chapter or cash.

Participants should contact their physician for permission to have test results sent to their office.

To schedule an appointment, call 1 800 234 8888 by Friday October 14, 2022. There are no walk ins.

If a prescription is required from your physician, please make sure you have it with you in order to have your blood work done.

County Legislature Meeting Oct. 11

The 10th Regular Meeting of the Tioga County Legislature will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 11, 2in the auditorium of the county office building at 56 Main St. in Owego.

All committee meetings and legislative worksessions will be held in the

Legislative Conference Room. Individuals who need 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.

Coburn Free Library in Owego. It is available now, and makes a great gift.

The ornament can be purchased through Van Horn Jewelers on Lake Street, Community Bank (Owego Office) or Kiwanis members. The cost is still only $20 which includes a display case.

Van Horn Jewelers will include, at no charge, a name and date engraving. All previous ornaments are currently available. The Court House (#1), Fireman’s Statue (#2), SaSaNa Loft Monument (#3), Court Street Bridge (#4), Central Fire Station (#5), Owego Hiawatha Island (#6), Owego Apalachin School Spirit (#7) Civil War Monument (#8), River Row (#9) and Lake Street (#10).

All profits are returned to our community.

Bryon K. Clymer, 58, of Athens Township, Pennsylvania, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022, following a brief illness.

Born July 8, 1964, in Tioga General Hospital in Waverly, NY, Bryon was the son of the late Calvin “Sam” and Junko (Nakayama) Clymer of Smithboro. He attended Tioga Central High School,

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Coat Drive

At The Apalachin Library

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The library is collecting gently used coats. The Apalachin Lions sponsors this drive every year and donates the coats to people in our area who can use them.

Story Time

Tuesday or Thursday, 10:30 am.

There is no registration for this program, just come when you can. This month there will be Halloween themes, songs, and crafts.

Columbus Day Library Closed

October 10

The library will be closed on October 10 for Columbus Day.

Tioga Opportunities

October 11, 10am 12 Noon

Stop in if you’d like to talk to a representative from Tioga Opportunities.

National M&M Day

Thursday, October 13

Visit the library and get a small package of M&Ms.

Nola, the Therapy Dog

Saturday, October 15, 10am 12Noon

If you have a child who would like to read to Nola, stop in.

Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 18, 6:15pm

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Book Discussion

October 18, 6:30pm

Readers will discuss “Klara and the Sun” by Kazui Ishiguro.

607 625 3333

Book Discussion

October 20, 1pm

Readers will discuss “The Widow’s House” by Carol Goodman.

Knitters Tuesday, October 25, 1pm

Knitters get together and knit hats and scarves for the library’s annual giveaway or work on their own project.

Spooky Library Week

October 24 31

There will be special displays: The first book in a series Cozy British Mysteries to Curl up To, ghost stories,wrapped books (find out what book it is after you unwrap it), and nonfiction books about ghosts and haunted places. Treats will be available.

Halloween Party for Children

Saturday, October 29, 10:30am

Games, snacks, crafts, and a mystery to solve. Meet Ollie, a Great Dane therapy dog, and his owner Jaime. Kids are welcome to wear costumes.

Hoopla

Hoopla is an app that is free to you with your Apalachin Library card. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and sign in with your library card. Hoopla offers e books, audiobooks, graphic novels, music, tv shows and movies.

Libby

Libby is another app available free to you for reading e books or listening to audiobooks. You can get this app right on the home page at FLLS.org.

Tioga Business Show Oct. 6

Tioga Business 2022, the Tioga County Chamber’s Annual Business Show, will be held on Thursday, October 6, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols.

The show features the latest in products, services, and technologies of more than 100 of the area’s top companies. Entry is $5.

HELP WANTED: Wanted experienced mechanic. Must have New York State Inspection License Apply in person only. Nicks Garage, Main St Apalachin. 12/22

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 October 1972

It’s October 1972. Bloomingdales celebrates its 100th anniversary.

British archaeologist Louis S.B. Leaky passes away in London.

Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein break the story that the FBI established that Watergate was part of a large political espionage and sabotage campaign conducted by the Committee to Re elect the President and White House officials.

Johnny Carson, 47, celebrates his 10th anniversary as host of the “Tonight Show.”

At the Country Music Awards, Loretta Lynn is chosen Entertainer of the Year and Top Female Vocalist. Charley Pride is chosen Top Male Vocalist.

In the World Series, the Oakland A’s beat the Cinncinatti Reds 4 3.

Father Flanagan’s Boys Town Choir performs at the Owego Junior High School.

At Evergreen Cemetery in Owego, a dedication ceremony is held for a new bronze plaque for the Sa Sa Na Loft monument.

IBM Owego wins a $4.9 million contract for research and development for the Tridant submarine sonar system.

Tri Cities Opera presents “Madame Butterfly” at the Masonic Temple.

The temperature hits a record low of 20 degrees at the Broome County Airport on October 20.

The closing of Owego’s Court Street bridge for repairs causes major traffic

jams at the “IBM Bridge” each morning and afternoon as IBM ers come and go to work. The sheriff’s department sends five men each afternoon to assist with the traffic flow.

The Apalachin Fire Department sponsors its annual Halloween Parade.

Three dead elm trees are removed from the Tioga County Courthouse lawn in Owego. The trees, which are believed to be about 100 years old, are victims of Dutch Elm disease.

Owego Murray, a hardware store on Front Street, announces it will close after 40 years of business.

Movies playing in local theaters include “The New Centurions,” “Clockwork Orange,” “Dr. Zhivago,” “Ryan’s Daughter,” “Butterflies are Free,” “Rosemary's Baby,” “Funny Girl,” and “Play It Again, Sam.”

Sunday Night TV shows include “The Wonderful World of Disney,” “60 Minutes,” “M*A*S*H,” “The FBI,” “The Sandy Duncan Show,” “The French Chef,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “Hec Ramsey,” “Mannix,” and “Masterpiece Theatre.”

Top Tunes include “Nights in White Satin” by Moody Blues, “Black and White” by Three Dog Night, “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley, and “I am Woman” by Helen Reddy.

And a new 1973 Dodge Charger costs $3,566, and a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch house in Tioga Terrace costs $29,000.

Nichols Tires & Electronic Cleanup Oct 14, 15

The 2022 Town of Nichols Tire and Electronic Cleanup will take place Friday, October 14, from 11am to 3pm and Saturday, October 15, from 8am to 12pm, at the Town of Nichols New Highway Garage, 170 Buck Road.

Up to six tires per residential household will be accepted at no charge (up to 20"); up to an additional six tires will be accepted at a fee of $2 per tire. Tires on

rims will be taken at no charge and will not be included in the six tire limit.

For acceptable electronic waste, see the list of acceptable items list on Tioga County website http:// recycling.tiogacountyny.com or at the Nichols Town Hall.

Clean scrap metal will also be accepted at no charge.

TEAM Tioga Welcome New Member

come Karen Warfle to fill the position of Office Specialist II.

Karen holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences and Business Marketing Management and Sales from SUNY Broome. Karen graduated with High Honors with a 4.0 GPA, and earned a place on the President’s List.

Karen brings years of administration experience to the TEAM as well as being an active community leader through involvement and leadership of the Kiwanis Club of Owego, Southern Tier Challenger League, Tioga County Disability Resources, and Eyota Fastpitch Softball organizations.

Tioga County Chamber of Commerce News

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce announced the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Foundation was relaunched in June 2022 to include a new Tioga County Jr. Chamber and act as a fundraising arm for the Tioga Chamber of Commerce to benefit Tioga County businesses and students.

Over the past few years, the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Foundation has been inactive. However, with recent changes in leadership, the foundation is becoming active once again.

The purposes of the Foundation as provided in its Articles of Incorporation include:

• The undertaking of various studies and research in the areas of economic planning and development, finance, housing, education and training, health, human relations and other matters of public concern.

• The conduct of training courses, seminars, discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures and the like.

• Any activity which tends to promote understanding, unification, or improve relations among different economic, ethnic groups, etc.

The Tioga County Chamber Foundation board includes: Sabrina Henriques, Debbie Howard, Abbey Ortu, Tonya Johnson, and Tia Taglia

The Tioga Economic Development and Planning Office is pleased to wel-

“We are pleased to have Karen join TEAM Tioga,” stated Tioga County Economic Development and Planning Director, LeeAnn Tinney. “She brings a fresh perspective and valued community insight.”

Apalachin Lions “Back to School” Program

On August 29 & 30 the Apalachin Lions completed its yearly “Back to School” effort. This year, the Lions provided funds for clothing and school supplies for 46 Apalachin children.

The Back to School program is great-

ly supported by the generosity of the community and the efforts of the Lion members. The Lions offer a special thanks to Boscovs for their assistance and support prior to and during this activity and their generous contribution.

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