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APALACHIN • OWEGO • NICHOLS TIOGA CENTER • NEWARK VALLEY
YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • www.CommunityPress.us Volume 31 APRIL 2016 Number 4
CAMPVILLE • BARTON • CANDOR SMITHBORO • CATATONK
Tioga Downs Eleventh Season
Tioga Downs will celebrate their 10th Anniversary with the opening of
their eleventh racing season for 2016 starting on May 7 and ending on Sep-
tember 17. There will be 59 days of racing this season. Post time is 6:30 pm
on Friday and Saturday with a Sunday post time of 1:30 pm. On Opening
Day, May 7, post time will be 5 pm. For a complete listing of race dates and
times go to:
www.TiogaDowns.com
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The Apalachin Lions Club is
looking for help with the spring
clean up of Route 434 on Satur-
day, April 16, at 9:00 am.
The clean up crew will meet at
BEAM Electronics on Rt. 434.
The amount of time normally
spent is approximately two hours
to pick up trash on a three-mile
stretch of Rt. 434 in Apalachin.
Please bring gloves, and dress
for the weather, all clean up sup-
plies will be furnished.
For more information, call
Lion Vince Hawley call at 625-
2365.
Apalachin Highway Spring Clean-Up
Would you like to help?
Sen. Akshar Releases Community Voice Survey
Residents can fill out Survey Online at
Akshar.NYSenate.GOV
Senator Fred Akshar recently released
his Community Voice Survey in an ef-
fort to gather opinions from his constitu-
ents on close to a dozen state issues fac-
ing the 52nd Senate District.
“The only way we can be successful
as a community is when local representa-
tives actively work to make sure the
hardworking people they represent can
be heard,” said Akshar.
The survey was mailed to thousands
of households across the 52nd Senate
District, but can also be completed easily
online at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
The survey follows a series of Pop-
Up Office Events held in eight locations
across the district, drawing crowds rang-
ing from 10 - 80 people to discuss vari-
ous issues, from tax relief to school
funding to the heroin epidemic.
“Since starting my new job in No-
vember, it's been my honor to travel
across our 52nd Senate District and lis-
ten to business owners, teachers, families
and taxpayers,” said Akshar. “I've also
been blessed to have lots of meaningful
conversations on local issues at our Pop-
Up Office events everywhere from the
Whole in the Wall restaurant in Bing-
hamton, to the McDonough American
Legion, to the Owego Kitchen in down-
town Owego.”
“But there's always more I can learn.”
Akshar has used a steady schedule of
community engagement events to craft
his legislative agenda, including his
Small Business Jobs Revitalization Act
introduced earlier this year, his support
for the Planting Seeds Initiative to pro-
mote local Upstate farms and his opposi-
tion to Governor Cuomo's proposed $15/
hr minimum wage hike.
4th Annual Pink Elk 5K Run/Walk - May 15 The 4th Annual Pink Elk 5K Run/
Walk will take place on Sunday, May
15, at 9:00 am, at Vestal Elks Lodge
2508.
Pre-Registration for the race is $20
and includes a Pink Elk T-Shirt and a
breakfast ticket for the packet pickup on
May 14 from 8:00 to 11:00 am. A family
price is available $20 for the first entry
and $10 for each spouse and child under
18 years old (pre-registration only). The
pre-registration deadline is May 7.
Race day registration will run from
7:30 to 8:45am and will cost $25. You
can register by visiting the Vestal Elks
Club website at southern.tier.net/
vestalelks.
Breakfast tickets can also be bought
at the online registration site.
This year’s race is being held in
memory of Donna Allis. Proceeds from
this event will go towards Traci’s Hope
and the Vestal Elks Club Veteran Com-
mittee.
For more information, email Jake
Brown at [email protected].
APRIL 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 2
Tioga County's
COMMUNITY
PRESS Volume 31 Number 4
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Twenty contestants competed in the 2016 Rockokie Contest at Tioga Downs. The first place win-ner, receiving a check for $5,000, was Alex Creamer from Mont-rose, Pa. On the final night of the compe-tition, March 31, Alex sang “Born To Pay” an original song she wrote.
Riverside Cemetery Association
The Riverside Cemetery Association-
Apalachin is holding a meeting for lot own-
ers and descendants on Tuesday, April 12,
at 6:30 pm in the meeting room of the
Apalachin Library, 719 Main Street in
Apalachin.
New Trustees and individuals to assume
key roles are needed. Open agenda includes
discussion of a May spring clean-up day.
For more information, call Roger Barton
at (607) 625-3056.
Baked Ziti Dinner April 9
A Baked Ziti Dinner will be held on
Saturday, April 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm,
at the Apalachin United Methodist
Church, 303 Pennsylvania Avenue in
Apalachin. The menu includes ziti, rolls
with butter, vegetable, dessert and drink.
The dinner is sponsored by the United
Methodist Women of the Church. Dona-
tions are welcome.
Plan on stopping by the Bake Sale
Table to buy some delicious goodies to
take home and enjoy.
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4-H Volunteer Named North East Region 4-H
Salute to Excellence Volunteer
The National 4-H Council has an-
nounced that John King of Owego has
been selected as the 2016 4-H Salute to
Excellence North East Region – Volun-
teer of the Year.
The National 4-H salute to Excel-
lence 4-H Volunteer Recognition Award
recognizes 4-H volunteers who demon-
strate exemplary service to 4-H, while
promoting service through volunteerism
as both an opportunity and a privilege.
Each year, selected from state nomi-
nations, the 4-H Salute to Excellence
honors one individual in each region as
the Regional 4-H Volunteers of the Year
and one individual in each region as the
Outstanding Lifetime 4-H Volunteer.
The Selection Committee was ex-
tremely impressed by John’s accom-
plishments. The competition was stiff
with more than 30 nominations from
throughout the U.S. being reviewed.
The eight regional honorees, of
which King is one, now become nomi-
nees for their respective national award,
and one volunteer from each category
will be named the national honoree; the
outcome of which will be announced in
April.
A plaque was presented to John by
the 4-H Rifle Team at their last match of
the season. A cash award of $200 was
also presented to the Tioga Co. 4-H Pro-
gram in recognition of King’s accom-
plishment.
“John’s outstanding service to 4-H
and its youth is nothing short of an em-
bodiment of 4-H dating back to organi-
zation’s founding in 1902. The youth
and future 4-H volunteers that we edu-
cate and inspire today will be our leaders
of tomorrow,” said Adam M. Rosen-
berg, Grants Manager, National 4-H
Council.
To find out more about the Tioga
County 4-H Program contact the 4-H
Office, Cornell Cooperative Extension,
Tioga County at 687-4020 or visit tio-
ga.cce.cornell.edu.
John King with the 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle Team
Growing Berries Workshop
Do you have an interest in growing
strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or
other small fruits? Maybe you’d like to
start a U-pick, or sell at your local farm-
ers market?
Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Broome County will be hosting a work-
shop with Cornell University faculty to
teach about growing and marketing ber-
ries, and then will host an on-farm hands
-on component at a local farm to see
some techniques in action. The work-
shop will be held Saturday, April 23,
9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Cornell Coopera-
tive Extension of Broome County, 840
Upper Front Street in Binghamton.
Register online at reg.cce. cor-
nell.edu/vetsgrowingberries_203. The
cost is $15 per person and includes all
materials and lunch.
Priority for spots will be given to
veterans in the Southern Tier, but others
are welcome to attend as space permits.
Chicken BBQ - May 7 A Chicken BBQ will be held on Sat-
urday, May 7, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at
the First United Methodist Church of
Newark Valley, 63 S. Main Street in
Newark Valley. Full dinner includes
half chicken, slaw, baked beans, roll,
cookies for $8.50. Half chicken only for
$6.50. Phone (607) 642-8811. Eat in or
take out.
APRIL 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 4
FR SALE: Two Coppre 8’ shoplights, never used, 120v, hardwire, electric bal-last, $29 each or $55 both bulbs availa-ble Call 607-325-5916 04/16 WANTED: Tractor or Jeep. 1940’s Em-pire tractor or Willys Army Jeep. Rusty or Broken down, infield OK! Call 570-395-41.27 05/16 NEED IT HAULED MOVED or CLEANED: We can help local moving . Cleaning of houses, garages, attics, out buildings! Call 607-699-0212 4/16 WANTED: Vintage Jewelry men’s and women’s including watches. Also old toys, paintings and vintage collectables. Call Dave at 607-372-7860 11/16 NEED IT CLEANED OUT: Need it cleaned out, we just charge less! Attics to basements. Also garages sheds and barns. Call MK’S Affordable Cleanouts at 607 217-7455 Free Estimates! 3/16 TOP DOLLAR PAID: Wanted! Old fish-ing tackle, lures, reels, etc. Some items worth $500. and more!!! Call me first, collector not a dealer so I pay more. Walt 607-972-5739 09/16
WANTED: Highest Prices Paid for An-tiques & Vintage Collectables. Like blue decorated crocks/jugs, old toys, watches pocket/wrist, jewelry men’s/women’s, banks, door stops, coffee grinders, foun-tain pens, military, firefighting items, and much more. Call (607) 372-7860 2/17 DENT REMOVAL: door dings, hail dam-age, dents removed without harm to car finish! Olympic Detailing 607-625-2332 FOR SALE KENNEL: Heavy duty galva-nized modular chain link fence kennel with one gate 6W x 8L x 4H (new $400) $250 excellent condition 607-624-2766 07/15 DOG BOARDING: Pleasant Valley Dog Kennel, 5367 State Route 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811. 40 years in business, indoor/outdoor runs. Daily rates $14 one dog, $21 two dogs same run 607-642-8776 06/16 WANTED: Your classified ad for our May 2016 issue. Please send in form below by April 25.
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A Woman Presidential Candidate - in 1884 Lecture about Belva Lockwood - April 28
Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner will speak
about “A Woman Presidential Candidate
in 1884” this month in Newark Valley.
The event will take place from 3:00 to
5:00 pm, Thursday, April 28, at the
Newark Valley High School auditorium,
68 Wilson Creek Road in Newark Val-
ley. Admission is free, and everyone is
welcome to attend.
As we approach the New York cen-
tennial of woman suffrage in 2017 with
the possibility of the first woman presi-
dential candidate of a major party, wom-
en’s studies pioneer Dr. Sally Roesch
Wagner brings this herstory to life with
her engaging story-telling.
In 1884, disgruntled feminists formed
the Equal Rights Party when both the
Republicans and Democrats continually
ignored women's concerns. Presidential
candidate Belva Lockwood declared
that, “It is quite time that we had our
own party; our own platform, and our
own nominees,” even if they couldn't
vote for them. With the exception of the
territory of Wyoming, it was against the
law for women to vote in every state and
territory in the union.
The event is sponsored by NYC Hu-
manities Public Scholars Program and
Newark Valley Historical Society.
APRIL 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 5
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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held
on March 24 to celebrate the grand open-
ing of Best Bagels in Town at 8836
Route 434 in Apalachin (between UHS
and Jeff Kies Auto).
Best Bagels in Town is a locally
owned, family-run bagel shop that
proudly serves 15 flavors of bagels made
from scratch, flavored cream cheese
made on site, breakfast pizza, bread
bowls as well as a huge menu of break-
fast and lunch items. Customers are wel-
come to dine in or take out.
Best Bagels in Town specializes in
preparing special order trays for events
of any size and will even host meetings
and parties after regular business hours.
The owners and staff at Best Bagels in
Town are committed to the community
where they do business and their goal is
to give back to the community that sup-
ports them. Presently they are working
with local Cub Scouts on a toy drive.
Like and share their Facebook page: Best
Bagels in Town-Apalachin and keep up
to date with their specials and events.
Best Bagels in Town is open Mon-
day to Friday 6 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday
and Sunday 6 am to 2 pm.
Ribbon Cutting at Best Bagels in Town
Ribbon Cutting at Owego Kitchen
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held
March 22 at the Owego Kitchen, 13
L a k e S t r e e t i n O w e g o .
The Owego Kitchen is a comfortable
and rustic village café serving fresh
baked breakfast goodies and lunches,
made from scratch. On-line ordering is
available for your take-out convenience.
They are open Monday to Saturday,
7:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday 8:00
am to 2:00 pm. Their phone number is
(607) 223-4209.
www.the owegokitchen.com
Auction to Benefit 4-H Horse Program
A JP North Horse Tack Auction will
be held Friday, April 29, in the 4-H
Youth Building on the Tioga County
Fairgrounds in Owego. A preview of
new horse tack and supplies will begin
at 5:00 pm, and the auction will begin at
6:00 pm.
The Tioga County 4-H Horse Pro-
gram will benefit from the auction. The
auction is open to the public, and Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, and American
Express Cards are accepted. The 4-H
horse clubs will also be accepting re-
fundable cans and bottles for a can
drive. Snacks and drinks will be availa-
ble to purchase.
For more information about Tioga
County 4-H, call the 4-H Office, Cornell
Cooperative Extension, Tioga County at
687-4020 or visit tioga.cce.cornell.edu
APRIL 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 6
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Zion Lutheran School Receives Smartboards
Thanks to a generous donation from
Lockheed Martin this fall, Zion Lutheran
School received four smartboards from
the company.
Having dual classrooms, that meant
that the K/1, 2/3 and 4 through 6 class-
rooms each received one, as well as the
school’s computer lab. On March 5, with
the help of Zion Lutheran church mem-
bers and school parents, the boards were
installed. The children and Teachers
have enjoyed learning how they work
and the activities that can be done.
Zion previously had received projec-
tors from the Owego School district
that they were able to use. Also,
last fall Southside Fire Company
held a chicken BBQ and Zion re-
ceived monies from them, which
paid for the necessary wiring and
mountings for the projectors. “We
are so blessed to have different
parts of the community come to-
gether, making this project possi-
ble,” said Janet Pawlak, Zion Lu-
theran School Principal. “The chil-
dren, current as well as future stu-
dents, will benefit from this initia-
tive as it is important to remain
current with the technological re-
sources available to us.”
Zion Lutheran School enrolls
children from preschool through
Sixth Grade. Located two miles out
of downtown Owego, Zion serves
the children of six local school dis-
tricts. Busing is available for stu-
dents from these districts. For more
information, call 687-6376 or visit
www.zionowego.org.
Second and Third Grade students and Lockheed Martin employees stand by a new smartboard. Front row left to right: Lydia Kunte, Connor Kotski, Kayla Ferraro, Laura Ludwig. Back Row. Jennifer Kotski, Jeff Brown, Ruth Schian (Teacher) and Chad Norcross.
A Rummage and Bake Sale will be
held Saturday, April 9, from 9:00 am to
2:00 pm at Little Meadows United
Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania
Avenue (PA Route 858) in Little Mead-
ows. Lunch will be available. Bag sale
begins at 1:00 pm.
Rummage & Bake Sale - April 9
Letter to the Editor
Thank You
for Voting
Thank you to all those who vot-
ed for the Taxpayer First Party in
the Village of Owego’s election
held on March 15th. It is a privilege
and pleasure to be able to represent
the interests of all residents.
We will work hard to enhance
the services and infrastructure of
the village.
Our priorities:
• Financial Accuracy & Accounta-
bility
• Maximum Efficiency & Effective-
ness
• Ensure that the taxpayers have a
voice in making final decisions on
major issues
Now is the time to start prioritiz-
ing and governing.
As we are faced with serious
challenges, we would like to take
this opportunity to encourage you
to get involved.
Much Appreciated,
Taxpayers First Party
Steve May – Mayor
Mike Phelps – Trustee
Earl Hartman – Trustee
Ed Morton – Trustee
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Congressman Reed Visits TUW to Discuss Poverty
Congressman Tom Reed visited the
Tioga United Way office last month to
meet with the Executive Director, Board
of Directors and several non-profit or-
ganizations to discuss poverty in Tioga
County.
Laurie Ellis of Catholic Charities
spoke from the heart when she said, “We
need to empower and respect those who
are struggling” and added that living in
poverty is an exhausting way of life.
Barbara Patten of Franziska Racker Cen-
ters, said we should aim for early inter-
vention and shouldn’t wait until the
child is entering the school system; we
should be addressing their needs at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Kermit Bossard of Spencer Van Et-
ten Community Food Cupboard, added
we need to help those not only for a
month but by putting a plan together for
their long term needs once their basic
needs of food, clothing and shelter are
addressed. Georgianna Horvath of Liter-
acy Volunteers, added that one way to
help residents is to improve their ability
to read and write, perform basic math
functions, and to use computers. She
added the functional illiteracy rate in
Tioga County is approximately 14%,
with 9-10% of residents over the age of
25 not having a high school diploma.
Shawn Yetter, Commissioner of Social
Services for Tioga County, noted that
the Tioga Workforce program assists job
seekers to gain a skill and/or trade, and
to prepare for, find and keep jobs and
has had much success.
Dorothy Richter of Community Care
Network of Nichols, acknowledged that
jobs and programs are all excellent ways
of assisting our residents, however, she
pointed out that without transportation,
the residents cannot get to the literacy
classes, skills training, medical appoint-
ments, social services, etc. She added
that we must not forget about our county
senior citizens. They are sometimes dif-
ficult to find but they are the ones who
are often willing to volunteer to help
others once they’ve been helped them-
selves.
Congressman Reed listened carefully
and shared a few anecdotal stories. As
the youngest of twelve children and the
son of an Army officer, he could sympa-
thize with the challenges of the Tioga
County residents. Congressman Reed is
currently working with Speaker Paul
Ryan on reforming the Welfare System
in America and wanted to learn more
about the obstacles, successes, solutions,
and ideas that he could take back to
Washington. He noted that many folks
in Washington don’t truly understand
that rural upstate New York faces differ-
ent challenges than New York City and
he’s planning to bring several other leg-
islators to take a tour of our area.
In attendance: Alycia Anthony, Ker-
mit Bossard, Christina Brown, Nancy
Eckstrom, Laurie Ellis, Andrew Hafer,
Georgianna Horvath, John Knowlton,
Jane Maas, Sister Mary O’Brien, Car-
olyn Palladino, Barbara Patten, Dorothy
Richter, Marte Sauerbrey, Connie Stern-
berg, Linda Wintermute, Shawn Yetter,
Zoe Ann Zielinski.
Drinking water in the Vestal Central
School District comes from municipal
sources, the Town of Vestal and the
Town of Owego. These municipalities
provide testing of the water, and there-
fore, per EPA guidelines, the school dis-
trict is not required to test. However,
with the recent concern about high levels
of lead in the drinking water of Broome
County schools, Vestal CSD took the
precautionary step of conducting its own
water testing to ensure the safety of
drinking water for our students and staff.
A representative sampling was taken
at every building in the school district
from March 2 to 4, 2016, and a report
was given to the district on March 11.
Regarding drinking water, the EPA has
determined limits for both lead and cop-
per. The level of lead that should not be
exceeded is 15 ppb (parts per billion)
or .015 mg/L (milligrams per Liter). The
copper level that should not be exceeded
is 1.3 mg/L.
All results in all buildings were less
than the EPA action limits for both lead
and copper.
Water Quality Testing in the Vestal Schools
Free Presentation: “Understanding Long Term Levels of Care”
Are you or a loved one facing deci-
sions regarding long term, out of home
placement? Exploring options for long
term care is confusing and complicated.
It is difficult to understand what acro-
nyms like ACF, ALP, ALR, EALR, and
SNF really mean.
On Tuesday, April 26, from 2:00 to
3:00 pm, in the Rollie Noble Room at
the Village Municipal Building, 9 Park
St., Newark Valley, the Department of
Aging will welcome Maria Motsavage
from Levene Gouldin & Thompson,
who will explain the differences be-
tween these levels of care, as well as
whether Medicare, Medicaid, or other
types of insurance will pay for them.
She will be available to answer ques-
tions you might have regarding naviga-
tion of the health care system.
Call (607) 687-4120, ext. 331 to re-
serve your seat for this free presentation.
Information packets are also available
upon request.
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Tioga Downs Marks Construction Progress with
“Topping Off” Ceremony
After four months of construction, the
preliminary framework for the multi-
million dollar expansion to full casino
gaming at Tioga Downs is nearly com-
plete. A “Topping Off” ceremony was
held on Monday, March 7, at 2:00 pm
outside the entertainment complex. Lo-
cal dignitaries, Jeff Gural and Tioga
Downs personnel signed the final steel
beam before it was lifted into place.
Tioga Downs offers live harness rac-
ing, video lottery terminals, video poker
and electronic table games. A variety of
eateries are also part of the current enter-
tainment complex. Jeff Gural owns Tio-
ga Downs in Nichols and Vernon Downs
in Vernon, New York.
Tioga Downs was recently recom-
mended by the New York State Gaming
Facility Location Board for a full gaming
license. In the last decade, Tioga Downs
and Vernon Downs have created more
than 700 family-sustaining jobs and do-
nated millions to nonprofit organiza-
tions.
For more information on Tioga
Downs, visit www.tiogadowns.com.
Newark Valley Senior
Receives Farm Bureau Scholarship Joshua Kline was chosen as the Tioga
County Farm Bureau winner by New
York Farm Bureau’s Promotion and
Education Committee.
A senior at Newark Valley High
School, Joshua is the son of Bert Kline
of Newark Valley and Kelly Walker of
Maine.
Joshua is a very well rounded student
and has participated in a range of extra-
curricular activities. Most notably Josh-
ua is serving as the Art Club at Newark
Valley High School. Joshua is employed
at SweeTrees in Berkshire on weekends
where he assists Dan and Ruth Beasley
with maple syrup production and serves
as an assistant tour guide.
Joshua was required to write an essay
answering the question “If you had the
power to change something in your com-
munity or on your farm, what would you
change and why?” His application and
essay were reviewed by a panel of judg-
es who remarked about his ability to
articulate the importance of offering
agricultural education in Tioga County
and his astute observation of our chang-
ing local agricultural landscape.
“The world of agriculture has many
bright young leaders,” said Hank Ferris,
member of the scholarship selection
committee. “Joshua clearly demonstrat-
ed his depth of knowledge and commit-
ment to agriculture. With talented and
intelligent leaders like Joshua on the
horizon, the future of New York agricul-
ture seems particularly bright. We are
thrilled that our scholarship money will
be put to good use in helping students
like Joshua reach his full potential.”
Kline plans to attend the State Uni-
versity of New York at Cobleskill this
fall. He will be recognized at the New-
ark Valley Awards presentation in June.
This scholarship opportunity is open
every fall to all high school seniors in
Tioga County. County winners receive a
$500 scholarship and advance to the
regional competition. A state winner is
selected from all region winners.
New York Farm Bureau is the State’s
largest agricultural lobbying/trade or-
ganization. Its members and the public
know the organization as “The Voice of
New York Agriculture.” New York
Farm Bureau is dedicated to solving the
economic and public policy issues chal-
lenging the agricultural community.
MARCH 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 9
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From The Photo Vault: Horse Racing in Tioga County
On February 17, 1970, George Montgomery (above) of Hickory Hall Farm,
Glenmary Drive, Owego, announced his vision of a “Race Track” in Owego. Mont-
gomery hoped to obtain a harness racing license from the state and build a track near
Owego. The “Tioga Group” planed to have the track, named “Tioga Downs”, com-
pleted by Labor Day 1972. The state offered them a quarter horse racing license in-
stead of a harness license (due to pressure from other tracks in the state) and the
plans for “Tioga Downs” were scrapped.
On October 29, 1975, James Nuckel (center left) of CIB International, Little Ferry,
New Jersey, broke ground on “Tioga Park,” New York State’s first and only quarter
horse track. The first race was scheduled for July 1, 1976, with 125 days of racing the
first season and 180 days for the 1977 season.
April 1976 - construction of the new Tioga Park in Nichols continued at a fast pace
in order to be complete for opening day July 1, 1976. Phase I of construction included
the grandstand, track, parking area, and barns at a cost of $4 million. Phase II was to
include enclosing, air conditioning, and heating of the grandstand and enlarging the
parking area. The Tioga County IDA approved the sale of $6.5 million in bonds to help
pay for construction costs.
On July 19, 1978, owner James Nuckel announced that Tioga Park would immedi-
ately close and canceled the rest of its racing season. Nuckel stated that the track was
losing thousands of dollars a day!
APRIL 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 10
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Community Bank Celebrates 150 Years
This year, Community Bank N.A.
celebrates a major milestone: its 150th
anniversary.
A history of community
Founded in 1866 as S.D. Hungerford
& Co. Bank and later renamed St. Law-
rence County National Bank, it all began
with one branch location and a few em-
ployees in Canton, New York. The bank
was renamed Community Bank N.A. in
the early 1990s. Today, Community
Bank N.A. has its headquarters in
DeWitt, New York, a branch network
with nearly 200 locations across New
York and northeast Pennsylvania, and
more than 2,000 employees.
Modern triumphs
The bank has sustained its tradition
of a community-focused approach in
smaller markets and ensuring high-
quality customer service since it first
opened its doors in 1866. In recent
years, this approach has earned the bank
national recognition for customer satis-
faction from J.D. Power and Associates,
and financial performance from Forbes.
In 2015, the bank was named most trust-
ed bank in the Northeast in the MSR
Best in Retail Banking Awards.
Community Bank N.A. President and
CEO Mark Tryniski said: “We are
pleased and humbled to be celebrating
the 150th anniversary of Community
Bank. The history of our sustainability is
as timeless as it is simple: always do
what’s right for your customers and your
communities. Success and growth are
merely by-products. I would like to
thank and recognize those who are most
responsible for this legacy – our associ-
ates. We are, after all, not in the banking
business, we’re in the people business.
The care and pride our people take every
day in serving our customers and our
communities has built a foundation of
trust and confidence upon which we
hope to build the next 150 years of pro-
gress.”
Looking ahead, sticking to principles
Looking ahead at the banking land-
scape in the coming years, Tryniski said
technology will continue to play an in-
creasingly integral role in how banks do
business and engage with customers.
Community Bank N.A. continues to
invest in technology that offers custom-
ers convenience and data security as
customers increasingly use electronic
banking channels. But, he added, the
principles of community-mindedness,
attention to the individual customer and
maintain-
ing a
strong
team of
employees
will ensure
that the
Communi-
ty Bank
N.A. suc-
cess story will continue well into the
future.
About Community Bank System Inc.
Celebrating its 150th birthday in
2016, Community Bank System Inc.
operates more than 190 customer facili-
ties across upstate New York and north-
eastern Pennsylvania through its bank-
ing subsidiary, Community Bank N.A.
With assets of approximately $8.5 bil-
lion, the DeWitt, New York, headquar-
tered company is among the country’s
150 largest financial institutions. In ad-
dition to a full range of retail and busi-
ness banking services, the company of-
fers comprehensive financial planning,
insurance and wealth management ser-
vices. The Company’s Benefit Plans
Administrative Services Inc. subsidiary
is a leading provider of employee bene-
fits administration and trust services,
actuarial and consulting services to cus-
tomers on a national scale. Community
Bank System Inc. is listed on the New
York Stock Exchange and the compa-
ny’s stock trades under the symbol
CBU.
For more information about Commu-
nity Bank, visit www. communitybank-
na.com or ir.community banksys-
tem.com.
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Business Consultant
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Phone (607) 625-4395 6276 State Route 434 Fax (607) 625-5488 Apalachin, NY 13732
APRIL 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 11
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P.E.O. - Chapater B - Newark Valley News
P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization
where women celebrate the advancement
of women; educate women through
scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and
stewardship of Cottey College and moti-
vate women to achieve their highest as-
pirations. P.E.O.’s sisterhood proudly
makes a difference in women's lives with
six philanthropies that include ownership
of a women's college, Cottey College,
and five projects that provide higher edu-
cational assistance in the forms of loans,
grants, and scholarships.
Chapter B, Newark Valley, has been
very busy over the past year, supporting
the six philanthropies:
1. Cottey College An independent,
liberal arts & sciences college for wom-
en in Nevada, MO, owned & operated by
the P.E.O. Sisterhood since 1927
2. Educational Loan Fund (ELF) Low
interest revolving loan fund
3. International Peace Scholarship
(IPS) Need-based scholarship, Citizen of
country other than US or Canada
4. Program for Continuing Education
(PCE) Need-based scholarship
5. Scholar Awards (PSA)Merit-based
award, Must be within 2 years of com-
pleting a doctoral level degree
6. STAR Merit-based scholarship,
For high school seniors enrolling in a
postsecondary institution upon gradua-
tion
7. And NYS specific scholarships and
grants as well for college and advanced
degree work
Chapter B also awards a small grant
to a graduating senior girl to assist as she
goes on to higher education. They keep
in contact with the award winners as
they transition to college or technical
school.
The group is active in our communi-
ties as its members support local food
pantries, visit shut-ins, and assist women
in need of help and encouragement.
Highlights of 2015-1016:
March 2015, New Officers Installed
Kristy Scales, President; Sherrill Ward,
Vice President; Glenda Clark, Treasurer;
Ruthanne Orth, Recording Secretary;
Lauren Botzenhart, Corresponding Sec-
retary; JoAnn Byrne, Chaplain; Ellen
Snapp, Guard.
June 2015 – Kristy Scales, Tracy
Keener, and Lauren Edsall attended the
annual NYS P.E.O. Convention in Alba-
ny. Currently there are 80 P.E.O. Chap-
ters in New York State.
Emma Graves, Newark Valley High
School senior received Chapter B’s local
award. She is now attending Tompkins
Cortland Community College.
In the fall, Chapter B Newark Valley
hosted the Fall Reciprocity Luncheon at
the Owego Treadway. Chapters from
Oneonta to Elmira, Ithaca and Bing-
hamton were in attendance. New mem-
bers, Mary Ellen Odom and Tracy Keen-
er were initiated into our Chapter in No-
vember.
December 2015 – Chapter B gathered
for a brunch meeting and to hear Marilyn
Bell’s report on the P.E.O. International
Convention in Indianapolis, IN.
March 2016 - new officers were elect-
ed and installed. Kristy Scales, Presi-
dent; Sherrill Ward, Vice President;
Glenda Clark, Treasurer; Ruthanne Orth,
Recording Secretary; Lauren Botzenhart,
Corresponding Secretary; Gigi Knight,
Chaplain; Ellen Snapp, Guard.
January 21, 2016 – Wear Your Emblem Day, members of P.E.O Chapter
B, Newark Valley, gather at the Owego Kitchen to celebrate Founder’s
Day. Sisters from not only Chapter B, Newark Valley, but also from
Chapter BO and CL, Binghamton Chapters, spread the word and cele-
brated the day.
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Wine Tasting Thirsty Owl Friday April 15 4-7
Sweeneys Plaza, Rt 434, Apalachin
Gift Certificates Available
Case Discounts on non-sale wines
APRIL 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 12
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Arm Knitting Course in Owego The Black Cat Gallery in Owego will
offer a craft class in arm knitting on Sun-
day, April 10.
Craft Yarn Council knitting instructor
Amy Miles will teach the course in arm
knitting. The class is easy and suitable for
all skill levels from complete beginner to
experienced knitter. The project will be a
cowl that most students will finish within
the 2-hour scheduled time. All materials
will be provided.
Sign-up and pre-pay the class fee at
least 48 hours before class begins to en-
sure your class materials are reserved for
you. The cost is $25.
The Black Cat Gallery is at 190 Front
Street in Owego. Call 687-5550 to reserve
your space in the class.
Owego Gallery Features Soap Maker
This month’s featured artist at the
Black Cat Gallery in owego is soap maker
Nancy Eckstrom.
Nancy has been hand crafting soap for
more than 20 years using food quality
plant based ingredients including herbal
infusions grown in her own garden. Lo-
cally produced honey, beeswax, and
FarmHouse Brewery beers are incorpo-
rated into several formulations. Nancy’s
soap is scented using only pure essential
oils that are distilled from plants. Fra-
grance oils made from synthetic ingredi-
ents are never used.
Handcrafting soap blends science and
art to develop the skin nourishing bars
that are naturally moisturizing because of
the glycerin that is a by-product of the
soap making process. Glycerin is a hu-
mectant, which means that it attracts and
retains moisture on your skin. The result
is a mild pure soap that gently cleanses
your skin without being harsh or drying.
Look for fabulous soaps, made by Nancy,
under the label Three Maries.
The Black Cat Gallery is at 190 Front
Street in Owego.
The Beddoe’s in Concert Everyone is invited to attend a concert
with the Beddoe’s at Memorial Park
Baptist Church, 1013 Front Street in
Vestal, at 7:00 pm on Friday, April 8.
The concert is free; a love offering will
be taken during the program.
Wayne and Carol Beddoe have been
singing for the community for many
years and will be singing a variety of
songs from sacred music to songs from
popular shows.
APRIL 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS WEB PAGE EXTRA 1
Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Re-
cycling is adding an industry veteran to
its team. Matt Schroth brings extensive
experience to his new role as Vice Presi-
dent of Commercial and Expansion.
Schroth will focus his efforts on expand-
ing the growing company in various
markets beginning primarily with its
recent foray into the Western Pennsylva-
nia market with its New Castle retail
scrap yard and shredder which will open
in the Spring of this year. The shredder
is the first step in a multi-million dollar
expansion planned for the region. The
company primarily operates throughout
Upstate New York and Southern Penn-
sylvania.
“It’s an exciting time for us. We are
always looking for new areas where we
can grow and expand. I am confident
that Matt is the right person to spearhead
those efforts and move us forward,” said
Adam Weitsman, CEO of Upstate
Shredding – Weitsman Recycling.
Most recently, Schroth served as Di-
rector of Non-Ferrous Sales for
Schnitzer Steel Industries. During his
time there, he was responsible for over-
seeing the sale of all non-ferrous materi-
als from both Schnitzer's auto and met-
als recycling businesses. His wide rang-
ing duties also included assisting with
industrial scrap bids, general market
guidance, commercial strategy and re-
search and development plus quality
control for Schnitzer's multiple down-
stream separation plants. Schroth’s ex-
tensive experience also stems from time
spent with Boston’s Hugo Neu-Schnitzer
and Camden, New Jersey-based second-
ary aluminum smelter State Metal Indus-
tries.
“I’ve enjoyed working for a number
of firms across the country, but I was
eager for the opportunity to move to a
growing, nimble private company,” said
Schroth. “I thrive on the upbeat team
atmosphere that defines Upstate Shred-
ding – Weitsman Recycling, and I be-
lieve Adam Weitsman has the energy,
drive and vision to continue to take his
company to the next level.”
Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recy-
cling is the East Coast’s largest privately
held scrap metal processor, operating 16
locations throughout New York and
Pennsylvania. For more information on
the company, visit
www.upstateshredding.com.
New VP at Upstate Shredding
Living Heart Healthy - April 15 The American Heart Association will
offer a free “Living Heart Healthy” pro-
gram on Friday, April 15, 1:00 to 3:00
pm, at the Countryside Community Cen-
ter, 9 Sheldon Guile Boulevard in
Owego.
The program will educate people on
ways to get healthy, stay healthy, and
understand the warning signs and risk
factors for heart disease, heart attack,
and a stroke.
Topics covered will include the im-
portance of physical activity and eating
healthy, understanding your BMI, how
to manage your blood pressure, and
much more.
There is no cost for this program, but
registration is required. Call (607) 687-
4120, ext. 331 to reserve your seat. In-
formational packets are also available
upon request.
The event is being offered through the
Department of Aging, Tioga Opportuni-
ties, Inc. in Owego.
Farm Safety & Tractor Operation Grads
Eleven area youth successfully com-
pleted the 2016 Tioga County 4-H Farm
Safety and Tractor Operator Certifica-
tion Program and have earned their trac-
tor operator certificates. The youth com-
pleted 24 hours of classroom instruction,
passed a written exam, a daily service
test and a driving skills test. The pro-
gram is taught by certified instructors.
Area equipment dealers opened their
doors to provide equipment, space and
assistance with the program. These busi-
nesses included Goodrich Auction Ser-
vice, Inc., Newark Valley; Power & Pad-
dle, Candor; Coleman’s Sales and Ser-
vice, Barton; Lindsey Lawn & Garden,
Apalachin; Klett Farm, Owego; Iron
Kettle Farm, Candor; Joe Sign’s Equip-
ment, Owego; and Frisbie’s Farm Equip-
ment, Spencer. Participants also heard a
presentation from a representative of
NYCAMH, the New York Center for
Agricultural Medicine & Health in
Cooperstown. The participants are eligi-
ble to compete in the NYS Tractor Driv-
ing competition at the Empire Farm
Days in August in Seneca Falls, NY.
For more information about Tioga
County 4-H Program, contact the 4-H
Office, Cornell Cooperative Extension,
Tioga County at 687-4020 or go to tio-
ga.cce.cornell.edu.
Auction to Benefit 4-H Horse Program
A JP North Horse Tack Auction will
be held Friday, April 29, in the 4-H
Youth Building on the Tioga County
Fairgrounds in Owego. A preview of
new horse tack and supplies will begin
at 5:00 pm, and the auction will begin at
6:00 pm.
The Tioga County 4-H Horse Pro-
gram will benefit from the auction. The
auction is open to the public, and Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, and American
Express Cards are accepted. The 4-H
horse clubs will also be accepting re-
fundable cans and bottles for a can
drive. Snacks and drinks will be availa-
ble to purchase.
For more information about Tioga
County 4-H, call the 4-H Office, Cornell
Cooperative Extension, Tioga County at
687-4020 or visit tioga.cce.cornell.edu
4-H Fall Turkey Project
The Tioga County 4-H Program has
again partnered with the Owego Kiwanis
to offer the 4-H Fall Turkey Project. A
Kiwanis sponsor will purchase six birds
for the participating 4-H member.
The 4-H member is responsible for
all feed and butchering costs. At the end
of the project, the sponsor will get a bird
free of charge. The 4-H member will
then be responsible for finding buyers
for the remaining five birds. The pro-
gram will begin in June and 4-H youth
will raise the birds until late October at
which time the birds will go to the
butcher.
Youth raisers must become members
of the 4-H program to participate and
must be 9 to 19 years of age.
For more information about this or
about the Tioga County 4-H Program
contact the 4-H Office, Cornell Cooper-
ative Extension, Tioga County at 687-
4020 or go to tioga.cce.cornell.edu.
Vernon Downs Readies for 2016 Season
by James Witherite
Vernon Downs racing media
Racing will soon return to Central
New York’s “Miracle Mile”, as Vernon
Downs readies for an 84-date season
slated to begin on Friday, April 22,
2016.
As in seasons past, top trotters from
across North America will visit Vernon
Downs through the summer of 2016, as
the Zweig Memorial for 3-year-old trot-
ters comes back in July. Likewise, the
Crawford Farms and Muscle Hill trotting
events for top older trotters are slated for
August. In addition to the top-tier Grand
Circuit stakes, New York-sired 2- and 3-
year-olds will visit the Miracle Mile for
a full slate of New York Sire Stakes
events through the summer, including
Empire Breeders Classic events for 3-
year-old trotters. Locally-based young
horses are availed a pair of late-closing
events in the opening weeks of the sea-
son, as well.
The 2016 meet will carry a standard
post time of 6:45 p.m., and returns to a
Thursday-through-Saturday schedule
(along the lines of the 2014 meet) due to
run through Saturday, November 5.
As in seasons past, fans on-track will
be greeted by a wide variety of promo-
tions, including the always popular
Change Your Luck drawings and Horse-
play Car Giveaway. The Vernon Downs
Simulcast Network has undergone a
winter makeover, and will seek to prove
more bettor-friendly for players on- and
off-track alike.
Horsemen are reminded that nomina-
tion blanks for the Catherine Burton and
Anthony Farina late closing series are
due Friday, April 1.
Further information about the 2016
season at Vernon Downs is available at
www.vernondowns.com.
Vestal Hall of Fame Committee announces Can-
didates for Induction
The Vestal Hall of Fame Committee
has announced the following candidates
for induction into the 2016 Vestal Hall
of Fame. They will be honored at the
induction dinner/ceremony on Thursday,
May 12, 2016. Social hour begins at
6:00 pm, with dinner served at 7:00 pm
and the induction ceremony immediately
following.
Captain Michael Giannetti
Class of 1988
A decorated naval aviator and officer,
Captain Michael Giannetti has com-
manded the elite “World Watchers”
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1
and served in the Pentagon on the Chief
of Naval Operations’ staff. His current
assignment is Director of Current Opera-
tions on the Commander Pacific Fleet
Staff in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His im-
pressive list of awards include the
Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Ser-
vice Medals, the Navy Achievement
Medal and multiple Air and Navy Com-
mendation Medals. His commitment to
community did not falter in the face of a
full professional career as he has, among
other charitable endeavors, served as a
Big Brother, coached Special Olympi-
ans, built Habitat for Humanity homes
and volunteered with the Humane Socie-
ty.
Dwayne King
Class of 1960
An inspiration for serving others has
driven Dwayne King to unprecedented
heights, first as a bush pilot in Alaska,
and then as a pioneering missionary in
Russia. He has founded his own non-
profit organization, Kingdom Air Corps,
to train others to continue his mission
work, while still advocating to open
general and missionary aviation in Rus-
sia. He has spent his life in remote fron-
tiers, like Alaska and the far eastern re-
gion of Russia, where there are no roads,
bringing in food, supplies and encour-
agement.
Lieutenant Colonel Drew Watson
Class of 1975
A leader of the highest caliber, Drew
Watson rose through the ranks of the
U.S. Marine Corps, reaching the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel before he retired. He
has commanded the elite First Force
Reconnaissance Company, First Marine
Expeditionary Force, was selected to
represent the U.S. Marines as a ground
exchange officer with the British Royal
Marine Commandos and also served as
Deputy Chief Instructor and A Company
Commander at the Marine Corps Basic
School. Lt. Col. Watson brings his sense
of duty to his community, supporting the
Semper Fi fund. He is also a senior men-
tor with Total Courage, which provides
character development coaching tailored
to train, teach and mentor coaches, stu-
dents and other athletes to win with
character.
For tickets to this year’s Hall of
Fame Dinner, visit the Home or Alumni
page of Vestal’s website at
www.vestal.stier.org and look for the
news article with dinner invitation and
more information. To have an invitation
mailed to you, call 607-757-2241. Din-
ner reservations are respectfully request-
ed by April 25, 2016. There is also an
opportunity for local businesses to spon-
sor this year’s Hall of Fame Dinner. For
more information on how to become a
sponsor, contact Betty Engle at the tele-
phone number listed above or
[email protected]. County Legislature Meeting The Fourth Regular Meeting of 2016
will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, April
12, in the Edward D. Hubbard Auditori-
um at 56 Main Street in Owego.
Committee meetings will be held in
the Legislative Conference Room, the
Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, or
Conference Rooms as listed located at
56 Main Street.
Individuals requiring any accommo-
dation or auxiliary aid may contact the
Legislative Office at (607) 687-8240.
With advance notice, necessary auxiliary
aids will be provided at no cost to the
person requesting assistance.
APRIL 2016 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS WEB EXTRA PAGE 2
“Decision Make Day” Offered in Owego, Waverly
Have you thought about a Will, Pow-
er of Attorney, or Health Care Proxy?
Come learn more about these essen-
tial documents at Decision Making Day.
Greg Catarella from Levene Gouldin &
Thompson will present important infor-
mation on Wills, Living Wills, Powers
of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and
Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders.
This program is being offered on in
Owego on Thursday, April 21, 9 to 11
am, at the Countryside Community Cen-
ter, 9 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, and in
Waverly on Friday, May 6, 9 to 11 am,
at Elderwood, 37 North Chemung Street.
The program is open to the public,
but registration is required. To attend
either of these events, call the Depart-
ment of Aging at 687-4120 ext. 331 to
reserve your seat. Informational packets
are also available upon request. There
will be an opportunity to ask questions
at each session.
The Lower East Side of New York
City, circa 1910, will pop up in Elmira
when the eighth annual Jewish Food
Festival takes place on Sunday, April
10. The festival, held at Congregation
Kol Ami, 1008 West Water Street in
West Elmira, will re-create a street mar-
ket modeled on the fabled Hester Street,
the old Jewish immigrant neighborhood.
The foods planned for the festival
range from well-known favorites such as
matzo ball soup, deli sandwiches, and
chopped liver to harder-to-find special-
ties such as knishes, potato latkes
(pancakes), and Middle Eastern street
food, including falafel, Israeli salads,
and bourekas (cheese-filled pastries).
The bakery stand—always a favor-
ite—will have rugelach (cinnamon-
flavored pastries), mandelbrot (sweet
almond bread, similar to biscotti), babka
(cinnamon or chocolate-filled yeast
cake), challah (braided egg bread that
traditional Jewish cooks serve at every
Sabbath dinner), and hamantashen
(triangular fruit-filled pastries, usually
made for the Purim holiday). Crumb
buns are an addition to the bakery offer-
ings this year.
In true New York style, authentic egg
creams—which contain neither eggs nor
cream—will be made to order at the
beverage stand. All cooked foods are
being prepared on the premises by vol-
unteers.
While the food itself is more than
enough reason to attend, the setting adds
to the experience. The interior becomes
a complete turn-of-the-century street
scene, with market stands, a strolling
Klezmer musician, lamp posts, and even
laundry hanging overhead. Volunteers
from the local Jewish community, in
costumes typical of the early 20th centu-
ry, will sell each type of food from a
separate market stand. Café table under
market umbrellas offer places to eat, and
there will be additional seating in a tent
on the lawn.
There will also be a “Hester Street
Tchotchke [trinket] Market,” and several
raffles.
Admission tickets are $12 at the
door, or $10 in advance. All tickets
include entry into a door-prize drawing.
Paid admission includes 3 starter tickets
for food. Additional food tickets may be
purchased at the festival for $1 each.
Children age 12 and under will be ad-
mitted free with an adult.
Festival hours are 11:00 am to 3:00
pm. Tickets may be purchased until Fri-
day, April 8, from Congregation Kol
Ami, the Jewish Center and Federation,
B&C Photo, Gerould’s on Hoffman, and
Christopher’s in Elmira; Market Street
Apothecary and Connors Mercantile in
Corning; or members of the planning
committee.
Tickets may also be purchased online
at www.twintiersjewishcommunity.com,
and will be available at the door. For
more information, call (607) 734-8122.
Jewish Food Festival - April 10
Letter to the Editor
Owego-Apalachin School District Budget
Dear Editor,
School budget season is well under-
way. To date the BOE/Administration of
OACSD has held a one hour budget fo-
rum and that was it! At the next Board
meeting, March 31st, Dr. Russell will
present his proposed budget to the
board. In an effort to give the board
some thoughts to consider, work on or
ask about, I sent the following to your
board members on March 2nd.
March 2, 2016
Board Members:
For your information and considera-
tion.
During the development of this years'
budget here are some points to ponder
and to be taken under consideration and
discussion by our elected community
servants.
1. This is the second year in succession
that pension costs have dropped consid-
erably. See the link to a recent Press
Connects item.
2. Health care cost are being reduced
significantly as a result of changing our
+65 retirees to Medicare Plan F
The actual monthly savings needs to be
determined and made public by Mr.
Pryor. Perhaps Mr. Pryor could be
asked to develop and present these cost
savings at the next board meeting. A
conservative monthly estimate is in the
neighborhood of $100,000 or a $1.2
million annual spending reduction. The
budget needs to be adjusted to reflect
these savings. Please resist the urge to
spend because you can!
3. Thanks to the Board's wisdom in
adopting a reasonable salary range for
the "Search Announcement" for Dr.
Russell's replacement, the district could
expect to realize a substantial reduction
in salary and benefits in the compensa-
tion package for the incoming Superin-
tendent.
4. As for the ongoing negotiations with
the bargaining units, one should also
expect a favorable outcome which could
increase employees contributions toward
health care premiums, another cost re-
duction.
Along with NYS's projected increas-
es in "Foundation Aid," the reduction or
elimination of the GAP adjustment, the
price of fuel declining drastically and
"our new highly efficient, economically
low cost maintenance built into the new
OES building": it is reasonable to expect
a reduction in the overall operating costs
for the 2016 - 2017 school year. As it
shapes up now; this is the budget season
when the Board can comfortably deliver
a reduction in the Tax Levy, provide for
continued quality in our student pro-
grams and reduce the tax burden on your
neighbors and the citizens of the Owego
Appalachin School District.
It's your call! It is up to you!
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/
news/local/new-york/2016/02/12/
schools-pension-costs-drop-
again/80283814/
Thank you for serving your communi-
ty.
Joe Chartrand, Founder
Tioga Citizens for Affordable Education
& Excellence
So there you have it. Since there is
never any public discussion of the
budget by board members prior to Dr.
Russell’s presentation, all we can do is
wait and see what Dr. Russell presents
for the 2016-2017 budget. I will keep
you advised.
Joe Chartrand
Owego, NY
NYS Honey Production Honey production in 2015 from New
York producers with five or more colo-
nies totaled 3.6 million pounds, up 9%
from 2014, according to Blair Smith,
State Statistician of the USDA’s Nation-
al Agricultural Statistics Service, New
York Field Office.
There were 58 thousand colonies
producing honey in 2015, down 3%
from 2014. Yield per colony averaged
62 pounds, up 13% from the 55 pounds
in 2014. Producer honey stocks were
899 thousand pounds on December 15,
2015, down 41% from a year earlier.
Honey prices increased during 2015
to 294 cents per pound, up 4 percent
from 283 cents per pound in 2014.
The Honey Production report and all
other NASS reports are available online
at www.nass.usda.gov.
Scholarship for Students with Finnish Heritage
The Finger Lakes Finns offers a year-
ly scholarship for area high school sen-
iors who have a Finnish heritage or in-
terest and involvement in Finnish cul-
ture.
The Finger Lakes Finns promotes
cultural and educational appreciation of
Finnish heritage and customs, and pro-
vides a social setting for enjoying old
and new friendships in the Finnish tradi-
tion.
The scholarship award criteria and
application can be found at
www.fingerlakesfinns.org/scholarship/
index.htm They have also been sent to
area high school guidance counselors.
Completed applications and required
documents must be received by May 21,
2016, to be considered.