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Volume 29
O Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase
O Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase Fundraiser is being held at the Tioga County Historical Society (TCHS) Museum, 110 Front Street in Owego. Decorated trees, wreaths, and other holiday items are on display and available for bidding. The final day for bidding is December 13. This year there are 44 three-foot trees and 36 six-foot trees on display. Each tree has been beautifully decorated by organizations, businesses and individuals from the community. Each tree is unique and themes of this year’s trees include: “Country Christmas Past,” “Dr. Seuss,” “Birds of a Feather,” “A Touch of Fall,” “Doll Tree,” “Baby Jesus Tree” “Mad Hatter Tea Party,” “Red Hats/12 Cups and Saucers,” and “Old Fashioned Christmas.” Also up for bidding are 19 decorated wreaths and other holiday items including a table runner, quilted wall hanging, carvings, throws, gift baskets,
quilts, and other Christmas items. The museum is open extended hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The following special events will take place during O Tannenbaum 2014 at the TCHSociety Museum: • December 5, Friday “Lights on the River” night. Zion Lutheran Choir at 6:30 pm, and OFA from 7 to 8:30 pm. • December 6, Saturday Family Day, 1 to 3 pm - Music by Susquehanna Holiday Players, Santa. • December 7, Sunday Melissa Collins, Harp, 1 to 3pm. • December 13, Saturday Closing Day - The bidding ends at 7:00 pm. Music by Vanessa LaDue. Call 687-2460, or visit www.tiogahistory.org for more information.
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Winterfest at Tioga Downs
Winterfest at Tioga Downs in Nichols officially opened last month. Each weekend through January 3, 2015, the Holiday Sound and Light Shows and Horse or Tractor Drawn Wagon Rides are available beginning at 6 pm. (excluding Saturday, December 6). Additional Winterfest events are scheduled each weekend including an Ice Sculpting Contest and Ice Bar Event. For more info go to www.TiogaDowns.com
Phone Santa 625-HOHO Although Santa Claus is very busy this time of year, the Apalachin Lions Club has persuaded Santa to take phone calls for three nights in early December. Santa has been happy to do this for the children in the area for many years. He is looking forward to talking to his many young friends, again, so he will know what they want for Christmas. To talk to Santa, call 625-HOHO (625-4646) between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on December 8, 9, or 10.
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Join the festivities as the Village of Owego comes to life during "Lights on the River" Friday, December 5, when Santa Claus throws the switch at 6:00 pm to light up the village just like he did before (pictured at right). The event concludes with a fireworks display at 8pm in Draper Park. Store Departments: Automotive * Advertising & Signs * Militaria * Taxidermy & Country * Original Art & Posters * Sports * Movie * Music & Entertainment * Flight * Marine & The Sea * RailRoad * Police & Fire * Circus * Western * History * Politics * Science & Sci Fi * Horror * Toys & Games * Breweriana * Hours: Wed-Sat 11- 6pm Disneyana * Funky Industrial & 1st & 3rd Sun monthly noon—5pm SteamPunk * Knights of Yore * 1950s & 1960s Culture * Art Deco * Ephemera * Much More! "
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The Newark Valley Holiday Magic Festival will be held on Saturday, December 13, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Above: Santa arrives at last year's festival.
Thanks from the Apalachin Lions Club Last month, the Apalachin Lions Club held their annual coat drive. The Lions Club would like to thank the community for the hundreds of winter coats donated for those in need. The Lions want to give a special thanks to Blessed Trinity at St. Margaret
Mary’s, the Apalachin Library, Johnson’s Pools & Spas in Owego, and Physical Health and Performance in Sweeney’s Plaza for collecting the coats, and the Open Door Mission Outreach for distributing the coats.
Property Tax Exemptions Seminar - Dec 12 Are you receiving all the property tax exemptions for which you are eligible?
Join the Department of Aging on Friday, December 12, from 10:30 to 11:30, at Tioga Opportunities Countryside Community Center (9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego) to find out. Andrea Klett, Owego Tax Assessor, will offer a presentation on common property tax exemptions for which Tioga County residents may be eligible. This presentation is free to the public, but registration is required by December 10. Call 687-4120, ext. 331 to register.
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Tinsel-n-Lights in Waverly - December 12
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deer, horse and wagon rides, ice sculpting, local dancers, warming fires, and food and refreshments. A highlight of the evening will be Santa’s arrival at 6:00 pm. If you would like more information on Tinsel-n-Lights, call Tioga County Tourism at 607-687-7440.
Christmas Cantata - Dec. 14 Come and enjoy “Sing and Shout for Joy!” a Christmas Cantata presented by a combined choir of singers from the churches of the Newark Valley area directed by Mrs. Jewel Griffith and accompanied by Mrs. Brenda Yeier. This free musical celebration on Sunday December 14, at 7:00 pm at the Newark Valley United Methodist Church includes favorite Christmas
carols, praise songs, and some beautiful new songs. The songs and narrative weave together a Christmas message to ‘Shout for Joy to the Lord, all the earth, for He comes’. If inclement weather causes cancellation, the Cantata will be held on the following Sunday, December 21, at the same time.
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families with residential planning for adults and children. These books were purchased through a grant from the Finger Lakes Library System’s Outreach department. Stop in the library if you think any of these books would be of use to you. The Apalachin Library is at 719 Main Street in Apalachin. You can call the library at 625-3333.
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Holiday Share-A-Thon, Free Ham Dinner Come to the annual Share-A-Thon on Sunday December 7, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Tioga Central High School cafeteria. Bring an unwrapped gift or make a monetary donation and receive a free ham dinner. One gift equals one dinner. All gifts are donated to local families in need of support this holiday season. Any gift is welcome, especially board games and handheld games (please include needed batteries). Personal hygiene products are also needed. Entertainment (2:00 to 6:00 pm) will be provided by Tioga Center School student musicians; Bill Lutz on Accordion; Cindy Middendorf “storyteller”; and “Sarah - one-womanband”.
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mas" music on Friday, December 12, at 6:30 pm at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be available following the concert. The choirs look forward to having you join with them for an evening of Christmas music and fellowship.
Holiday Cookie Walk - December 6 A Holiday Cookie Walk to benefit the Tioga County Rural Ministry will be held on Saturday, December 6, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Owego-Apalachin
Music Boosters Craft Fair at the O-A Middle School. Holiday cookies will be for sale.
The Candor Masonic Lodge #411 will hold their Breakfast with Santa at Candor Masonic Lodge #411, Rt. 96B in Candor, Sunday, December 7, 7:00 am to 12:30 pm. There is no fee for children 7-yearsold and younger. Breakfast for children 8- to 12-years-old is $4.00. Young adults and young at heart pay $6.00.
Breakfast will include sausage, eggs, pancakes with maple syrup, juice, coffee, or hot chocolate. Bring your camera to capture the children’s special moments. For more information, contact Gary Henry Sr., at garyhenry@frontiernet.net or at (607) 659-7661.
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Neira Named to Daktronics All-Region Women’s Soccer Team East Stroudsburg University, which put together a record-setting 20-1-1 season that ended in the NCAA Division II Tournament last weekend, placed a region-best five players on the Daktronics All-Atlantic Region team, including four first-team selections. Laurel Neira, a graduate of Owego Free Academy, started all 22 games at center back and produced six goals with headers off corner kicks - a key feature of an ESU attack that led the PSAC with 2.55 goals per game. She had four gamewinning goals, including two late in games - an OT win over Bloomsburg, and a winner with 1:37 left in regulation against Seton Hill. Neira will advance to the national ballot for All-America consideration.
Breakfast With Santa - Dec. 13 The Apalachin United Methodist Church, at 303 Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin, will have a free Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
All children (that includes parents!) are welcome to come and enjoy the pancakes, stories, music, and a special visit with Santa.
Owego Elks Memorial Sunday Service - Dec. 7 The Owego Elks Lodge #1039 will hold its annual Memorial Sunday service on Sunday, December 7, at 5:00 pm at its lodge at 223 Front Street in Owego. This solemn and inspirational service is held to honor and remember all Owego Elks who have passed away. The Elks will pay special tribute to its members who have departed during the past year: Harold E. Sackett; Richard M.
Pedro; Ralph G. Meza; Elwood L. Lee; Richard J. Harper; and James L. Ford. Families of the departed members will be the Elks special guests. The public is cordially invited to attend the service, which will be followed by a complimentary light dinner. Musical selections will be offered by the Four of Hearts barbershop quartet.
Ribbon Cutting at Furniture, Primitives Store A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held November 21 at Aunt Bea’s Furniture & Primitives, 127 McMaster Street, in Owego Owner Bonnie Carpineta, has expanded Aunt Bea’s Furniture & Primitives from its original space and now offers more furniture, glassware, framed art, lamps, collectibles, primitive cabinets, area rugs and candles. Some
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other fun things for sale are “The Cat’s Meow” items that were once sold at the Cracker Barrel store in Owego. Aunt Bea’s Furniture & Primitives is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on the first and third Sunday of each month. There will be extended hours on Thursdays now through Christmas. Stop by the store for a special sale flyer.
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Owego Students Support O’Tannenbaum
For the last several years, students at Zion Lutheran School in Owego have been supporting the Tioga County Historical Society (TCHS) by decorating trees for the society’s O Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase Fundraiser held at the TCHS museum, 110 Front St. in Owego. Each class made their own tree or wreath to support the exhibit. Themes varied through the years, but there has always been support by the staff and families. Children from Pre-K to 6th Grade enjoy the field trip to decorate the items. Principal Janet Pawlak says, “It is a good lesson to learn at a young age to make or bring things that are for others. It teaches the children to help others in the community.” The O’Tannenbaum exhibit is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 3 pm. The public can bid on decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday items. The final night to bid is December 13.
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Owego writer R.W. White, author of seven books including Susquehanna Scandal and Hotbed in Tranquility, will be launching his newest title, Sweet Vines and Bitter Fruit, at the Endicott Visitor Center, 300 Lincoln Avenue in Endicott, on Sunday, December 7, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Second in a planned trilogy featuring amateur sleuths Ben and Francesca Hamilton, the novel is set in the Barossa wine country of South Australia. The author will be present to sign copies of this new book as well as any of his other titles. Refreshments will be served, including a sampling of Australian wines. No registration is necessary. The following weekend, White will present a free workshop on selfpublishing at the Coburn Free Library in Owego on Saturday, December 13, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Writers interested in learning more about the self-publishing process are invited to bring specific questions as White shares his experiences and insights into publishing
books in both print and ebook formats. Register for this workshop by phoning the library at 687-3520 by December 11. The Coburn Free Library is at 275 Main Street in Owego.
Breakfast with Santa - Dec 20 A Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Newark Valley Fire Station, Route
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is Sunday, December 7, the 73rd Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Five from Tioga County were there that Sunday morning in 1941. Owego’s first casualty of WWII was Seaman Delmar D. Sibley still entombed in the sunken USS Arizona. Four others survived. One is living -
Bill Kennedy of Owego - and three are deceased including Army Combat Infantryman Richard Hopkins of Berkshire, Army Cook Don Stocks of Owego, and Marine Buster Dunham of Owego. The American flags at the Tioga County Veterans Memorial are flown at half staff to honor those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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researching other municipalities in NY that use it. A single family home or an apartment is one EDU for billing purposes. The EDU figure for a dwelling unit was calculated using the minimum sewer billing in the past. This was used because most dwelling units were paying the minimum. This EDU figure was used to calculate a formula based on past consumption for non-residential sewer users. There were increases in operational costs beginning this year due to the EPA mandated upgrade to reduce output of nitrogen and phosphorus. This upgrade was planned in 2009 and the costs of implementing it are starting to come due. The costs of the upgrade would have increased sewer rates even if we had remained on a consumption based billing system. The total sewer billing is designed to break even. Construction for the sewage plant upgrade is planned to begin in the spring of 2015. Police Department The Village Board approved the hiring of three retired police officers to augment staffing, but improving staffing shortages will take some time and a commitment by the village board to have a fully staffed police department. There were eight officer positions approved in the budget in July and there are currently five unfilled positions. The Tioga County Sheriff will no longer be able to assign extra deputy patrols in the village. FEMA Buyout The nine properties in Phase 2 of the FEMA buyout program are being processed. They all need a survey, asbestos testing, a title search and a closing before demolition can happen. A meeting was held with homeowners pursuing elevation so that those who are in the early stages can learn from those who are further along and planning to elevate in the spring. A letter was sent to all residents that were approved for elevating to assess their continued interest in elevating. The documentation needed to apply for a review and recommendation from the NYS Financial Restructuring Board (FRB) has been sent in. Based on this information, the Board will make recommendations to the village on improving its fiscal stability, management, and the delivery of public services. The Board could also offer grants and/or loans of up to $5 million through the Local Government Performance and Efficiency Program for undertaking certain recommendations The FRB meets four times a year, but their staff works on applications year round. A recent telephone inquiry to them revealed that we are on the list of municipalities to be reviewed.
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Snow Season Last year snow removal proved challenging due to the heavy snows. We are looking into alternate (odd-even) side of the road parking to facilitate clean and efficient snow removal this year. Residents are also reminded that sidewalk snow removal is mandatory. Traffic Pattern Changes The NYS DOT has begun traffic pattern changes at the intersections of Court Street and Main Street and Main Street and North Avenue. These changes were implemented to decrease accidents at the North Avenue-Main Street intersection. There is no longer a right turn on red from Court Street to Main Street. The section on Main Street from Park Street to North Avenue will become one lane when new stripes are painted on this year weather permitting or next spring. There is no right turn on red for trucks at the North Avenue-Main Street intersection. A study will be done to assess the results, but reports are that truck issues at North Avenue and Main Street have decreased. The missing street lights on North Avenue and on Main Street are on order. We hope that this traffic change improves their longevity. The light pole on Main Street near Court Street has been hit three times. In other DOT related business, I am working with NYS DOT to restore the two parking spaces on Front Street next to M & T Bank that were lost when the street was repaved a few years ago. Restriping to uniform lengths may also gain another two or three parking spaces at that location. Sewer Billing The transition from sewer billing based on water meter readings to billing based on Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU) began with the sewer bills mailed out in July. The reason the village had to change the billing system was because United Water Owego-Nichols (UWON) found out that NYS Public Service Commission rules prohibited UWON from sending consumption data to the village for use in computing sewer bills. Without access to water consumption data the village needed to find another method for sewer billing. While consumption data intuitively seems like a fair method of billing it leads to the conclusion that more water used generates more sewer cost and less water used generates less sewer cost. However, the total cost of operation of the sewage waste treatment plant (SWTP) is relatively fixed and independent of the volume of sewage treated. Fixed costs to run the sewage plant are approximately 80 % of the total budget, while costs that vary with volume are about 20%. The EDU methodology was selected after
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The annual dinner and meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County will be held 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Monday, December 8, at the Owego Treadway Inn in Owego. The evening will include a buffet dinner, a review of program highlights from the year, and election of new board members. The association will give out board and staff appreciation awards, as well as several “Friends of Extension Awards.” These awards will be given to community members who have demonstrated dedication and on-going commitment to support CCE Tioga and its mission to help improve the quality of life for citizens of Tioga County.
Friend of Extension Award Nominees are: 4-H Youth Development – Cathy Robinson; Family Development – Brie Burgess; Agriculture – Gail Lawson; Community Nutrition and Wellness – Karen Rice; Community Development and Public Issues – Georgianna Horvath Campus Collaborator – Heidi Mouillesseaux-Kunzman; Spirit of Extension – Richard and Ruthanne Orth; Friend of Extension - Tioga State Bank. Invitations were sent to community leaders, participants, board members, partners, staff, and award recipients. If you would like to attend the meeting please call Tina Murphy at 687-4020. The fee for the dinner is $21 per person.
Wine & Beer Tasting in January Tickets available now The OA Foundation for Excellence in Education’s annual Wine and Beer Tasting will be held on January 16, 2015, 6:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Owego Treadway Inn. Hosted by the Owego Apalachin Foundation for Excellence in Education, this annual event is the primary fundraising initiative. Tom Westcott & Ultra Vibe will provide entertainment and local restaurants will provide refreshments. Nearby wineries, breweries, and cheese houses will showcase their products with samples. Local businesses and residents generously provide a wide variety of goods and services for the silent auction that always generates excitement as the winning bids are announced. Tickets are available now at Lawler’s Liquor Store, The Wine Connection, and any foundation board member. Pre-sale ticket prices: Couple tickets $40.00, Single tickets $25.00, Designated Driver $10.00. At-the-door ticket prices:
Couple tickets $45.00 and $35.00 for single tickets. The Foundation for Excellence in Education is a nonprofit community organization that provides grants for innovative programs benefiting children in our area as well as scholarships to four Owego Free Academy seniors who will pursue a career in a youth-oriented field. This year, along with giving their own grants and scholarships, the Foundation was able to help Dollars for Scholars, in their last year of giving, administer 17 additional scholarships to local students. Including this year’s grant and scholarship awards, The Foundation has now given just over $138,000 back to the Owego and Apalachin communities. All of this is possible with the support and generosity of community members and businesses. For more information please visit www.OAFoundation.com.
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Young Forensic Scientists Work Together to Solve a Crime It was a dark a stormy night; six young forensic scientists worked together tirelessly to solve the crime of the missing diamonds. They found success thanks to the Tioga County 4-H Program and the Crime Scene Investigation workshop held last month. Youth learned how to dust and fume for latent fingerprints, analyze pen ink samples through chromatography, examine and compare handwriting samples, determine blood types, photograph and plaster cast foot prints, microscopically examine fiber samples, and conduct flame testing of available fiber samples. All participants learned the importance of organization and other skills specific to becoming a Crime Scene Investigator and successfully figured out who stole the diamonds. For more information, contact the 4-H office of Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Candor Community Chorus Concert - Dec. 6 The Candor Community Chorus ushers in the season with their concert, “Guide Me Home for Christmas Day” on Saturday, December 6, at 7:00 pm in the Candor High School Auditorium, Academy Street. The program celebrates the holidays with selections ranging from contemporary pieces such as “All I Want for Christmas is You” and “The Christmas Song” to Handel’s “And The
Glory of the Lord” from The Messiah. Dave Jackson directs the hour-and-ahalf program accompanied by Brenda Yeier at the piano. Some pieces are accompanied by flute, brass quartet, and other instruments. Admission is free, but the chorus accepts donations to support their music library and scholarship program. At the end of the program there will be a raffle for two decorated wreaths.
Veterans of Modern Warfare Meeting The local Veterans of Modern Warfare (VMW) meet on the first Saturday of the month at Owego's Historic First Baptist Church, Church and Main Streets in Owego, at 11:00 am. Use the back ramp entrance.
All vets are welcome, especially those from Desert Storm and subsequent conflicts. Call Bill Reynolds at (607) 644-5690 with questions or comments.
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Wreaths Across America
Put a wreath on a veteran’s grave It’s a holiday ceremony for those who served their country. You in the community may support the goal of Wreaths Across America by placing Christmas wreaths on all veterans graves within the Community Press’ circulation area of Apalachin, Little Meadows, Friendsville, Warren Center. Owego, Lounsberry, Nichols, Tioga Center, Newark Valley and Campville. “Don’t Say ‘I Should Have’, Say ‘I Did’” is the 2014 theme for local individuals to lay a wreath on every veterans headstone on or before National Wreaths Across America Day Saturday, December 13. Churches are encouraged to donate a wreath to post at cemetery entrances. Pastors may tell the wreaths story on Sunday, December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Their message: every time you help wreath laying for veterans, you are also honoring their families and preparing a new generation to appreciate America’s freedoms. Veterans do veterans memorials in Owego, Nichols, Candor, Spencer Van Etten, Waverly and The Valley. Fallen Heroes graves receive wreaths from Gold Star Mothers and Families or relatives. Families lay wreaths at their veterans graves. Some veterans may have no one because their family members may be deceased or live out of area. If you know of one, volunteer to get a wreath, visit the cemetery, find the grave and place an evergreen. Locate a veteran’s grave by an American flag, some have a flag holder, many have a veterans memorial plaque on the back of the headstone, or if the grave marker if flat on the ground, look for a war era inscription. Here’s why each home in the 10 communities is asked to make or buy an ever-
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green wreath for placement on a veteran’s grave in their preferred cemetery. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those who served and TEACH our children that our freedom isn’t free. The Tioga County Veterans Memorial and Tioga County Union Memorial in Court House Square will have wreaths placed by Gold Star Mothers and Families supported by veterans from American Legion Post 401 and their Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion, Chapter 480 Vietnam Veterans of America, Tioga County Marine Corps League, Glenn A. Warner Post 1371, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies and Men’s Auxiliaries, Veterans of Modern Warfare of Iraq and Afghanistan and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. American Legion Posts in Nichols, Candor, Spencer Van Etten, and Waverly and VFW Posts in Waverly and Sayre and Waverly Friends of the Cemetery will coordinate wreath laying and remembrance ceremonies. Why wreaths during the holidays? Gold Star Mothers and Family or the families of veterans who have passed just want to know all those sacrifices and lost holidays were not in vain. Tioga County has 172 fallen heroes from all wars and many more from the Civil War. There are an estimated 5,000 deceased veterans in Tioga County. Local contact is Glenn A. Warner Post 1371 Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Chairman Jim Raftis jraftis2@stny.rr.com or 687-4229. All of you in the community are our partners. To complete the mission help is needed from many individuals, families, veterans, churches, and all organizations. Participants are asked to report what you are doing for a summary story.
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