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2 1 0 4 As I embark on this year’s sum-

mary the Town is preparing for its

first major snowstorm of the year! I

hope you and your families enjoyed a

joyous Christmas and Holiday sea-

son. I wish all of you a blessed, hap-

py and healthy New Year as well.

As we look forward to a new

year, I wanted to highlight some of

the information and facts that have

occurred during the 2013 year. As I

do each year, I want to take a mo-

ment to thank the Town employees

for their continued dedication to the

Town and its residents. We are fortu-

nate to have quality employees as-

sisting in maintaining the quality of

life that we enjoy.

I will highlight the upcoming

2014 budget followed by an over-

view of the projects by department,

and some miscellaneous information

in conclusion. If you live in the Vil-

lage of Owego, the budget decreased

$20,266 which in turn resulted in a

total town tax of $64.01 on an aver-

age assessed home of 63,130 dollars.

This resulted in a decrease of $1.24

for 2014. If you live outside the Vil-

lage, you pay the Town Wide and

Town Outside tax. The Town Out-

side budget increased $201,937 and

as stated above, the Town Wide

budget decreased $20,266 for a total

increase of $181,671. The total tax

paid is $362.78 based on the average

assessed home of 99,950 dollars. The

Town Wide portion is $101.34 and

the Town Outside portion is $261.44.

In 2013 the total Town tax was

$344.71. This resulted in a tax in-

crease of $18.07 for 2014.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Thanks from the Apalachin Lions Club

The Town of Owego

2013 in Review by Donald Castellucci, Jr. Town of Owego Supervisor

Martha C. "Marte" Sauerbrey was

elected Chair of the Tioga County

Legislature for 2014 by unanimous

vote at the Organizational Meeting

of the Tioga County Legislature.

Sauerbrey follows Dale Weston

who served on the Legislature as

Chair for the last seven years.

Sauerbrey represents District #2

representing the Village of Owego

and outlaying area. She served as

Chair of the Public Safety Commit-

tee during the eight years in office.

Sauerbrey has served as the Dep-

uty Chair of the Legislature for the

last four years. She is currently em-

ployed by the Tioga County Cham-

ber of Commerce as President and

CEO, and is stepping down from the

Chamber in order to commit to the

Chair position full time.

Sauerbrey’s experience in gov-

ernment includes 10 years working

for Senator Tom Libous. She also

was the Empire Zone Coordinator

for Tioga County.

Marte and her husband Lewis

live in Owego, have four grown chil-

dren and three grandchildren.

Sauerbrey Elected Co. Legislature Chair

The Apalachin Lions Club thanks White Tails in Little Meadows, PA, for their help with the Lions' 2013 Christmas Basket Program, and for donating approximately four barrels of toys and food plus over $150 in cash. The Lions offer a special thanks to Katie Gana of White Tails. Pictured, left to right: Lion Joe Murphy, Lion John Whiting, Lion Judy Murphy, Lion David Rupright, Mary Hawley, Katie Gana, and Lion Vince Hawley.

Just another old fashioned winter in Apalachin.

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The Food Bank of the Southern

Tier is pleased to announce Randi

Lynn Quackenbush as its new Com-

munity Engagement Coordinator.

For the past year, Randi was

committed to a full-time national

service role as an Ameri-

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Her role as a VISTA focused on

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The Food Bank’s commitment to

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grade levels pre-K through High

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If you are interested in becoming

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OXFORD – 6 On The Square (6OTS)

announces the opening of its first art

exhibit of the 2014 season, Photography

by Daniel Tefft. With a formal Opening

Reception Friday, January 10, from 5:00

to 7:00 pm, local photographer Dan

Tefft will present over a dozen of his

favorite framed color and black and

white images taken in and around Ox-

ford.

Photographer Dan Tefft is an Oxford

Academy graduate and a life-long resi-

dent of Oxford. He is one of those very

talented people born with an eye for

artistic composition. Even the most

mundane things turn into works of art

through his lens. His gift was evident as

early as junior high school when Daniel

found an outlet for self-expression in

film photography. Dan bought his first

camera when he was around 16 and he’s

been perfecting his skills ever since.

Tefft took classes and courses as often as

possible, but then life got in the way and

he stopped doing photography for many

years.

About eight years ago, Daniel’s inter-

est in photography was sparked again,

when he bought his first digital camera.

His love of the lens was renewed, and

with encouragement from friends and

family, Dan aspired to take his ‘hobby’

to the next level. He became a student

(on-line) at the New York Institute of

Photography (NYIP) to boost his skills

and gain confidence in the new medium.

Dan successfully completed the profes-

sional photography course and was well

on his way. He now does portraiture and

artistic shots specializing in black and

white images.

Come and meet the artist, who will

be on hand to answer any questions, at

the Opening Reception, Friday, January

10, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.; all are wel-

come. Tefft’s work will be on display

until March 8. The exhibit can also be

viewed at 6OTS one-hour before and

during performances. For inquiries con-

tact Kim Begeal, 6 On The Square’s

gallery coordinator. Phone: (607) 843-

OTS6 (6876). 6 On The Square, Inc., is

located at 6 LaFayette Park in the heart

of downtown Oxford. Visit

www.6onthesquare.org to view perfor-

mance schedules.

6OTS Presents Local Photographer, Daniel Tefft

The Hand, a black and white photo by Dan Tefft of Oxford. His photography will be on exhibit at 6OTS starting with an Opening Reception, Friday, January 10, from 5 to 7 pm. (Photo by Daniel Tefft)

The First Regular Meeting of

2014 of the Tioga County Legislature

will be at 12pm, Tuesday, Jan. 14, in

the Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium,

56 Main St., Owego. Committee

meetings will be held in the Legisla-

tive Conference Room, the Edward

D. Hubbard Auditorium, or Confer-

ence Rooms at 56 Main St.

• Health & Human Services 8 am,

Tuesday, January 7;

• Co. Clerk, Historian, Real Prop.,

Veterans & Elections 9 am, Tues.,

January 7;

• Information Technology 10:30 am,

Tuesday, January 7;

• Economic Development/Planning/

Tourism/Job Training & Agriculture

1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 7

• Public Safety/Probation, DWI &

Safety 2:30 pm, Tuesday, January 7

• Public Works & Capital Projects

8:30 am, Thursday, January 9

• Personnel/ADA & Right to Know

(Personnel Conference Room) 10:30

am, Thursday, January 9

• Legislative (1st monthly Legisla-

tive Workshop) & Legislative Sup-

port 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 9

• Finance/Legal 10am, Tues., Jan. 14

• Legislative (2nd Legislative Work-

shop) 10:00 am, Thursday, Jan. 23 Individuals requiring any accommo-

dation/auxiliary aid should call the Leg-

islative Office, 687-8240. With advance

notice, aids will be provided at no cost.

Tioga County Legislature News


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A check presentation ceremony

was held at Tioga Downs Casino on

Friday, December 20, 2013, in

celebration of contributions made in

2013 to community charities.

Chairman of American Racing and

Entertainment Jeff Gural was on

hand for the event, which included a

recognition of the significant role he

played in raising the donated

amounts.

To date, funds raised by Tioga

Downs, in conjunction with Mr.

Gural’s personal donations, have

raised over $900,000 that has gone

back into the local Southern Tier

community. In total, American

Racing and Entertainment, which

includes Tioga Downs and its sister

facility Vernon Downs Casino and

Hotel, and in conjunction with Mr.

Gural’s personal donations, has

donated over 1.4 million dollars.

Representatives from the charities

were on hand at Tioga Downs to

receive their donation checks.

Natasha Thompson, President and

CEO of the Food Bank of the

Southern Tier received a check for

$60,000, which was a combined

effort between Tioga Downs Casino

and the Southern Tier Horsemen

Association. Naima Kradjian of the

Goodwill Theater received a check

totaling $15,000. Ben and Sue

Margolius of the Southern Tier

Veterans Support Group received

a check for $80,600, and Ralph

Kelsey and Dave Ostrander of the

Tioga County Senior Citizens

Foundation received a donation of

$10,000.

Since the opening of Tioga

Downs Casino, it has been a top

priority for Mr. Gural to give back to

the surrounding communities by

building strong relationships with

charitable organizations and reaching

high volumes of revenue that was

then funneled back in the form of

educational aid.

In addition, Mr. Gural was the

recipient of a special award in

recognition of a sum totaling

$500,000 that was donated to the

American Red Cross in aid of

victims of Hurricane Sandy. The

donation was made possible through

a combined effort between Mr.

Gural, Tioga Downs Casino, Vernon

Downs Casino and Hotel, and

Meadowlands Racing and

Entertainment. American Red Cross

Community Executive Shelly

Bierwiller was present to recognize

Mr. Gural’s efforts.

For more info:

www.tiogadowns.com

Tioga Downs Gives Back to Community

Auditions for "On Golden Pond" Auditions for the Ti-Ahwaga

Community Players production of

"On Golden Pond" are scheduled for

Friday, January 17, and Friday

January 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Roles are available for one man

age 60-75, two men ages 35-50, one

woman age 55-70, one woman age

35-45, and one teenage boy age 12-

15. Actors should prepare a short

monologue and will be asked to read

from the script.

Show dates are April 4, 5, 6, 10,

11, 12 and 13, 2014, at the theater.

Rehearsals will begin February 10,

2014. Call the Ti-Ahwaga

Performing Arts Center at 687-2130

to set up an audition time for the

dates mentioned.

"On Golden Pond", by Ernest

Thompson, is a touching and funny

story about Ethel and Norman

Thayer’s 48th year at their summer

home on Golden Pond. Norman is

nearing 80 with heart and memory

problems but is still tart-tongued and

eager for life. Ethel, his perfect foil,

is ten years younger and delights in

all the small things that have

enriched their long life together. The

couple is visited by their divorced

daughter and her fiancé, who then go

off to Europe, leaving a teenage son

behind for the summer.

The Lady Ice 14U Fastpitch Soft-

ball team is looking for a few players

to round out the 2014 roster. If you

are 14-years-old or younger and in-

terested in joining a travel softball

team, contact Traci O’Donnell at

[email protected] or

(607) 739-4008. For more info, go to

www.ladyicefastpitch.com

Softball Team Needs Players

Shelly Bierwiller (right) of the American Red Cross thanks Jeff Gural (left) of Tioga Downs for raising money for The American Red Cross.


The Food Bank of the Southern

Tier received a generous holiday gift

in the amount of $823.32 from First

Heritage Federal Credit Union.

This gift will help support the Food

Bank’s hunger relief efforts across

the Southern Tier.

“It is the wish of the members

and staff of First Heritage FCU, that

no one ever goes hungry, especially

at the holidays! We thank the Food

Bank of the Southern Tier for giving

us the opportunity to reach out to

those in need of a helping hand!”,

said Christine Panosian, First

Heritage Federal Credit Union.

The Food Bank distributes food

to people in need through a network

of more than 160 member agencies

including food pantries and soup

kitchens Broome, Chemung,

Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and

Tompkins counties. For more info,

visit the Food Bank’s website at

www.foodbankst.org or call (607)

796-6061.

Food Bank Receives

Donation from First Heritage FCU

Left to right: (First Heritage Federal Credit Union) Kathy Dilmore, Christine Panosian, and Food Bank of the Southern Tier President & CEO Natasha Thompson.

Amy Poff is Tioga County's Em-

ployee of the Year for 2013.

Amy has been the Benefits Man-

ager for Tioga County for 15 years,

and as such provides invaluable as-

sistance to both county employees

and retirees. Amy is one of the first

representatives of the county that

employees meet, as she conducts the

new hire orientations, and is then

responsible for providing assistance

to employees with all the benefit

programs, such as: Health Insurance,

Retirement, Flexible Spending, and

Deferred Compensation.

In addition to assisting county

employees and retirees, Amy is also

responsible for managing both the

Consolidated Health Insurance Plan

as well as the Self-Insured Workers’

Compensation Program.

Amy is a true team-player within

the Personnel Department, always

considerate of her co-workers, will-

ing to assist with administration of

weekend Civil Service exams and

any other need that arises. Despite

the volume of work, night meetings,

never-ending phone calls, unsched-

uled drop-in visitors needing assis-

tance, and the inundation of emails

she receives, Amy manages it all

while maintaining an impressive lev-

el of courteous customer service.

Because of all she does and how well

she does it, the Employee Recogni-

tion Committee voted Amy Tioga

County’s Employee of the Year for

2013.

Amy will be recognized as Tioga

County Employee of the Year at the

Legislative Meeting to be held on

Tuesday, January 14 at 12:00 Noon

in the Hubbard Auditorium at 56

Main Street. All are invited to attend.

Congratulations Amy!

Poff is Employee of the Year – 2013

Low to moderate income individuals

and families are invited to Participate in

a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution

sponsored by the Apalachin Lions Club

in partnership with the Food Bank of the

Southern Tier.

The distribution will be held on

January 30, starting at 1:00 pm, at St

Margaret Mary Catholic Church parking

lot, 110 Pennsylvania Avenue in

Apalachin. Bring your own bags or

boxes.

Call the Food Bank of the Southern

Tier (607) 796-6061 with any questions.

In addition to The Mobile Food

Pantry, The Owego Apalachin Family

Reading Partnership will be distributing

free children's books.

Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution


Karaoke Saturday Feb 1st (First Saturday of the month)

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Serving Lunch & Dinner or Just a Snack! Stop in and try our Homemade Soup Specials

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Wishing You a Happy 2014

“Look forward to the road ahead”

Jim & Linda Barno

Twenty-six students from Owego

Free Academy completed their training

to become YES! LEADers.

YES! LEADers are middle and high

school students who teach elementary

school students about skills they need to

resist drugs and alcohol, the importance

of positive self-esteem in making safe

choices and effectively handling peer

pressure.

The YES! Launch training program

teaches YES! LEADers how to be role

models for younger students through

different team activities and educational

sessions. Trained YES! LEADers are

substance-free role models for younger

students, who use their leadership skills

to develop resistance skills in elementary

school children through interactive

activities and age appropriate

entertainment.

Owego’s YES! LEADers are also

committed to helping their community.

Each year, in addition to visiting

classrooms, they participate in a variety

of outreach activities that help younger

students.

YES! Safe Choices for Kids, a

partnership between Senator Libous and

Lourdes Hospital, is now in its 25th

year.

For more information about YES!

LEADS, please visit

www.YesSafeChoices.org.

OFA YES! Leaders Complete Training Ready to Show Younger Students

How to Make Safe Choices

Twenty-six YES! LEADers from Owego Free Academy attended a special training aimed at building skills they'll use to talk to elementary students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Wanted Men, Woman and Children

to Have their Heads Shaved at the March 9, 2014 St. Baldrick's Event

in Candor. We missed last year, but we are

BACK and ready to raise money to

support Childhood Cancer Research

through the St. Baldrick's Foundation.

St. Baldrick's Foundation is a

volunteer-driven charity dedicated to

raising money for childhood cancer

research. The Candor American Legion

Family along with the Candor

Emergency Squad will be hosting one of

St. Baldrick's signature head-shaving

events at the Candor American Legion

on March 9, 2014, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

We are hoping to have at least 50

participates shaving their heads in

solidarity with kids with cancer and raise

money to conquer Childhood Cancers!

Why all the shaved heads? Worldwide, a child is diagnosed with

cancer every three minutes, and one in

five children diagnosed in the United

States will not survive. With only four

percent of all federal cancer research

funding dedicated to pediatric cancer

research, St. Baldrick’s Foundation

volunteers, supporters and donors are

needed to continue the battle against this

devastating disease.

We have raised over $89,000 in the

three previous years of shaving heads in

Candor. We would love to make this

years event the largest. With cheering

on the shavees, there will also be music,

food and raffles.

Check out www.stbaldrick's.org and

register on the Candor Event.

If you have questions, contact Kelly

Starkweather at 659-5450 or 972-4395

or via email at [email protected]

St. Baldrick’s Foundation The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a

volunteer-driven charity committed to

funding the most promising research to

find cures for childhood cancers and

give survivors long and healthy lives.

Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded

more than $125 million to support

lifesaving research, making the

Foundation the largest private funder of

childhood cancer research grants. St.

Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of

the most brilliant childhood cancer

research experts in the world and to

younger professionals who will be the

experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded

also enable hundreds of local institutions

to participate in national pediatric cancer

clinical trials.

For more information about St.

Baldrick's Foundation, call 1-888-899-

BALD or go online and visit

www.StBaldricks.org.

St. Baldrick's is Back in Candor Have you ever considered what it might take to help save someone’s life? What if all it took was to shave your head?

St. Baldrick's Foundation Web Site, www.stbaldrick's.org


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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014

Local Elementary School Students

Win Poster Contest

More than 1,000 elementary

school student artists from Broome,

Chenango and Tioga counties

entered the YES! Safe Choices for

Kids Red Ribbon Week Poster

Contest held this fall. The 33

winners were recognized recently at

a reception held at The B-Sens

Arena Club in Binghamton.

In Tioga County, winning posters

were designed by Faith Burrowes of

Tioga Elementary, Shea Bailey,

Kendal Shaffer and Brayden Miller

of Lincoln Street Elementary and

Maki Fraley, Madison Thompson,

Riley Sink and Emilee Little of

Chemung Elementary.

“This contest is a fun, creative

opportunity for kids to take a stand

against drugs and alcohol,” Senator

Libous said. “When kids learn about

the dangers of drugs and alcohol at

an early age, they develop the skills

they’ll need to make good choices as

they grow up.”

Each of the young artists was

presented with a personalized

certificate and Toys “R” Us gift card.

Red Ribbon Week is one of the

oldest and largest drug prevention

programs in the nation. The tradition

of displaying Red Ribbons is a

symbol of intolerance towards the

use of drugs. Students used their

creativity and knowledge about the

dangers of alcohol and drugs to

design original artwork for the YES!

Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest.

YES! Safe Choices for Kids is a

partnership between Senator Tom

Libous and Lourdes Hospital. YES!

works to help kids in our area learn

skills they need to resist using

alcohol and drugs. YES! also

provides parents with useful tips and

fun activities they can use as starting

points in talking about substance

abuse with their kids. Please visit

www.YesSafeChoices.org for more

information.

• Candor Free Library Annual

Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 pm

The Annual Reports will be pre-

sented and Trustees will be elected

to the Board. The meeting is open to

the public, only Candor Free Library

Association members are allowed to

vote. The regular January board of

trustees meeting follows.

• Story Hour

Every Tuesday Morning, 10:15am

At the Candor Free Library, 2

Bank Street, Candor.

• Open Hearts Dinner

Every Wednesday, 5 to 6:30pm

At McKendree UMC, 224 Owego

St. Whether you are looking for fel-

lowship or a free meal this one's for

you.

• T.O.P.S.

Take off Pounds Sensibly

Every Thursday, 6pm at Saint

Mark's Episcopal Church, 17 Main

St. Candor. Contact Jean 659-9969

or [email protected]

• Legion Friday Night Feast

January 10 - 6 to 8 pm, Fish, mac-

n-cheese, coleslaw, $8.00;

January 17 - 6 to 9 pm, Pizza

Night. At American Legion Post

#907, 90 Spencer Road, Candor. To

order ahead or for take out call 659-

7395.

• Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, January 11, 8 to 10 am

Sponsored by the Candor Valley

Riders Snowmobile Club. Pancakes,

eggs, bacon, sausage as well as cof-

fee/tea, orange juice and milk.

Good will donation appreciated.

Beebe Sap House, Rt 96, Candor.

• Spencer-Candor Lions Club

Wednesday, January 15, 7pm

Open to the public and prospective

members. At Candor Grange Build-

ing, 25 Main St., Candor.

• Ladies Day Retreat

Saturday, January 18, 10 am to 2pm

Special guest speaker, food, fel-

lowship, praise and worship. Enjoy a

girls' day with the Lord at Allen Me-

morial Baptist Church, 8 Church St.,

Candor. Contact Robin Morse (607)

659-5335

• Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, January 19, 8 to 11am

Pancakes, eggs, home fries, sausage

gravy & biscuits, sausage, orange

juice, coffee, hot chocolate. At Can-

dor Fire Station, Rt 96B, 74 Owego

Road, Candor.

Candor Events


Fifth District Tioga County Leg-

islator Ray Case commented recently

on the recent awarding of grants and

loans in the amount of $81.9 million

dollars. Case, who is the Chair of the

County Economic Development and

Planning Committee, stated that the

grants and loans dovetail well with

the goals of the Committee.

“The County has been aggressive-

ly pursuing the goals of supporting

and retaining local businesses and

attracting new businesses. I have a

deep interest in working with the

Town of Barton and Village of Wa-

verly to revitalize the downtown Wa-

verly business district.” He went on

to say that we all understand how

incredibly difficult it is to attract

business to New York in light of the

excessive regulations and tax struc-

ture. “These funds will give the

community not only funds to work

with but will also send a message

about how serious we are.” He noted

that although recent media presenta-

tions have included those items that

were clearly marked for Tioga Coun-

ty, but wishes to point out the other

Southern Tier awards that will be

advantageous to our area

He noted that the following items

are advantageous to our district:

$5,000,000 - Dark Fiber Exten-

sion Project; project will extend dark

fiber backbone into Tioga and

Broome Counties from Steuben and

Chemung Counties.

$1,250,000 - Community Revital-

ization Fund; project will provide

gap financing for private sector rede-

velopment of key buildings, infill of

new buildings, and development of

the region’s downtowns, neighbor-

hoods and rural population centers.

$1,000,000 - Rural Initiative

Fund; project is designed to reduce

the financial risk and increase sus-

tainability of agricultural/forestry

ventures through product develop-

ment/promotion, business infrastruc-

ture development and new technolo-

gies.

$250,000 - Southern Tier Hot

Spot; project will include a public/

private partnership between Cornell

University, SUNY Binghamton and

Corning Inc. to enhance the number

of business services and start-up op-

portunities offered in the Southern

Tier. Case noted the County has been

in discussions with Binghamton with

the expressed interest in partnering

to develop such a facility.

$195,000 - Village of Newark

Valley; project will provide funding

to rehabilitate the historic municipal

building exterior in the Village of

Newark Valley.

$137,547 - Tioga County Local

Development Corporation; project

will provide funding to renovate the

150 Broad Street Village of Waverly

property.

$100,000 - I Love Fresh Air; pro-

ject will provide funding to maxim-

ize the outdoor recreational assets of

the Finger Lakes Region for the

quality of life for visitors and en-

courage a healthy lifestyle for resi-

dents.

$50,000 - Tioga Industrial Devel-

opment Agency; project entails ob-

taining contractual engineering and

architectural design services to cre-

ate a shovel ready project site.

$30,000 - Village of Owego; pro-

ject will provide funding to complete

engineering report to evaluate disin-

fection and flow metering upgrades

to the Village of Owego’s

wastewater treatment plant.

$25,000 - Tioga County Depart-

ment of Public Works; project entails

the study according to Federal High-

way Administration standards of

constructing an interchange on I-86

to Tioga Downs.

Case expressed disappointment at

not being chosen for the competitive

New York Main Street Improvement

Funds for downtown Waverly. He

said he felt the application was well

done. Case stated, “The Economic

Development and Planning staff is in

discussions with the State to deter-

mine why we were not chosen for

this round of funding and work has

already begun to prepare for a 2014

application. Tioga County Economic

Development Specialist, Teresa Sar-

aceno, has been in contact with the

Village and will continue to work

diligently with the Village in the

preparation of next year’s applica-

tion.” He also recognized the work

by Village business owner, Deb

Twigg, and Village Board Member,

Pat Ayers, who stepped up as the

Village’s initial champions of the

application.

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I am writing to thank the many who

helped make my recent blood drive a

success. We were able to attract over

50 potential donors and collected 47

units of blood. That in turn will touch

the lives of approximately 141 pa-

tients. We also collected $45 and food

for the Tioga County Rural Ministry.

I thank everyone who contributed

to the success of this event. The fol-

lowing businesses donated the food,

paper products and the location: Carl

and Jim Roma, Jim Roma’s Bakery;

Bill Reese, Store Manager, TOPS

Market; The Sports Page; Tim and

Diane Sansone; The Ale House; and

the Owego Elks Club. This event

could not have taken place without

them. I thank the local media for their

yearly coverage of the blood drive.

Helping make the public aware is what

makes these types of events success-

ful. I thank the Red Cross for their

professionalism and dedication.

Finally I thank the donors who

come year after year to the drive. My

family appreciates your efforts during

this time of year when we remember

my mom and dad. It is a privilege to

reside in a community as giving as

ours.

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Four factors negatively affecting the

budget are the economy, an approximate

loss of assessment of 5.7 million dollars

on top of last year’s loss of 8.9 million

dollars (due to the flood), continued

State mandates and continued loss of

revenue at the Hickories Park. The 2013

amount of revenue lost was over

$100,000. This followed a loss of reve-

nue of approximately $300,000 in total

for 2011 and 2012. It is anticipated that

with the upgrades to Hickories Park, it

running at full capacity and weather per-

mitting, revenues will increase to ex-

pected averages in 2014.

At Hickories Park we are upgrading

infrastructure and buildings. Over 1.1

million dollars has been or will be ex-

pended and awaiting FEMA reimburse-

ment. Also a new Dog Park, mostly

funded by Adam Weitsman, will be op-

erational in the spring. Sewer lines were

added to campsites this fall, primarily

funded by an anonymous donation the

Town received. In 2014, the Town

hopes to address the refurbishing of the

band shell and re-paving certain areas of

the park. A new rate structure is also

being considered. When everything is

complete, residents can expect an up-

graded facility that is able to better han-

dle storm events and recover more

quickly than in the past.

Our Highway Department is continu-

ing to recover from flood damage, main-

taining the current infrastructure and

readying for a busy winter and spring

season. Work completed last year in-

cluded the installation of 2340 feet of

drainage pipe. Twenty thousand tons of

asphalt was applied to town roads (178

miles of paved roads are in town with 42

miles located in subdivisions). Eight

thousand tons of gravel was put down on

dirt roads (22 miles of dirt roads located

in the town). The Foster Valley Road

bridge replacement was completed. A

temporary bridge was installed on Whit-

temore Road with a permanent replace-

ment scheduled for early spring. The

Town is anticipating $746,215.27 in

FEMA reimbursement for highway ex-

penditures.

Beginning January 1, 2014, the mini-

mum usage charge for water bills will be

based on a minimum usage of up to six

thousand gallons at a rate of $32.00, an

increase of $2 plus the $6 dollar billing

fee for a total of $38.00 dollars per cy-

cle. There will be a charge of $4.50 per

thousand/gallon for additional usage.

Capital charges will increase $6.55 cents

per billing cycle to $40.00 per cycle. The

new capital charge per unit will be

$120.00 per year increased from

$100.35. Sewer bills will be based on a

minimum usage up to six thousand gal-

lons at the rate of $38.00, an increase of

$2. There will be a charge of $ 5.00 per

thousand gallons for additional usage.

The capital charge per unit will remain

at $110.52, the same as 2013. Homes

that have municipal sewer but do not

have municipal water will be charged

$324.00 per year ($108.00/bill) for sew-

er use and the sewer capital fee will re-

main at $110.52 per year.

Many of the Utilities Department

flood damage projects have been com-

pleted in 2013. Approximate damages to

the department totaled 3.5 million dol-

lars. Sewer work was completed on

Broadway Road and 17C between Holi-

day Hill and Pine Knoll Road. Portions

of the Lincolnshire Subdivision received

upgraded water services and sanitary

sewer main replacements. Sheet piling

was completed to help protect the 24

inch sewer main located in the Apala-

chin Creek that was washed out in the

2011 flood. The storm sewer culvert

located at Cold Springs Road was up-

graded and is now open to foot traffic.

Several important projects are still

awaiting FEMA approval. These include

the Main Street water pump house which

could cost the Town approximately

750,000 if not approved. Mitigations at

the Apalachin sewage treatment plant

also need approval. A new State man-

date regarding disinfection upgrades to

the Owego sewage treatment plant

which can cost the Town approximately

$800,000 is on the horizon. The Town

is anticipating $1,942,385.86 in FEMA

reimbursement.

My objective is to present numbers in

an understandable manner that explains

the narrative the Town has endured over

the past three years. My goal, as well as

the Board, has been to respond to the

events and emergencies, assess the dam-

age and create responsible, long term

solutions. We have created a five-year

plan to map out road improvements. We

have estimated a five year rate structure

for water and sewer rates (will be final-

ized shortly) so residents can plan for

future costs. While both these plans

could change with unforeseen circum-

stances, the Board is trying to address

aging infrastructure, increasing costs as

well as federal and state mandates. The

beginning of a public works project on

Newberry and Lancaster Roads in

Crestview Heights will begin in 2014. I

look forward to working with the resi-

dents of the Town over the next year.

I would be remiss if I did not mention

the loss of Lynne Davis. She was an

asset to the Town and always had the

residents’ interests at heart. Also let me

welcome Craig Jochum to the Owego

Town Board. We look forward to work-

ing with him as we address the Town's

future needs.

I am privileged to enter my 19th year

in public service and I would like to per-

sonally thank all of the residents for that

honor. May all of you have a Happy,

Healthy and Blessed New Year!

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

The Town of Owego 2013 in Review by Donald Castellucci, Jr. Town of Owego Supervisor

The Vestal School Foundation’s 14th

annual Trivia Night is scheduled for

6:30 pm Friday, January 31, 2014, in the

Vestal Middle School cafeteria. Teams

of 10 can register by contacting Barb

Fox Carosella by phone at 786-3828 or

by email at [email protected]. Cost is

$350 per team. Deadline for registering

is January 24.

Trivia Night is the Vestal School

Foundation’s main fundraiser each year,

and helps the nonprofit group fund the

many grants they award to supplement

the work of Vestal students, teachers,

staff and parents. Since its inception in

1994, the Vestal School Foundation has

awarded more than 300 grants totaling

over $333,000 to teachers, staff, students

and community members for projects

designed to benefit the students of the

Vestal Central School District. Grants

this year funded a program from Koper-

nik Observatory & Science Center,

“Stories in the Stars,” for Glenwood

Elementary students as well as the up-

coming Wanda K. Infantolino Chemistry

Magic Shows at the Vestal High School.

A Night of Trivia to Benefit

Vestal School Foundation


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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held

last month to celebrate a new showroom

at Chris White Home Improvements at

1120 Rt. 434 in Owego.

The new showroom items include

lighting, tile, plumbing, appliances, and

custom cabinets by Bob Compton,

design services, windows, siding,

countertops and more. Services offered

include bathrooms, kitchens, windows,

siding, flooring, finished basements and

more.

Chris White Home Improvements is

open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Mondays,

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and

Saturdays, 8:30 am to 7:30 pm on

Wednesdays, and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on

Sundays.

Call them at (607) 689-3005 or go to

chriswhitehomeimprovements.com

Ribbon Cutting at White Home Improvements The Owego Apalachin Foundation

for Excellence in Education’s Annual

Wine and Beer Tasting event will be

held on January 17, from 6:00 to 9:00

pm, at the Owego Treadway Inn. This

annual event is the primary fundraising

initiative.

Tom Westcott & Ultra Vibe will pro-

vide lively entertainment and local res-

taurants will provide scrumptious re-

freshments. 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 ex-

citement as the winning bids are an-

nounced.

The Foundation is a nonprofit com-

munity organization that provides grants

for innovative programs benefiting chil-

dren in our area as well as scholarships

to four OFA seniors who will pursue a

career in a youth-oriented field. They

have given over $105,000 in grants

alone, $21,500 in scholarships and

$1000 to OACSD for the school pool,

$1000 to OACSD for the OFA/OAMS

school sign and $1000 to Owego Elks

for all their support of the Foundation to

help with their flood recovery. That's

$130,000 given back to the community.

Tickets are available at Lawler’s Liq-

uor Store, Scott Smith & Son, and The

Kitchen Store. Pre-Sale Ticket prices:

Couple tickets $40, Single tickets $25,

Designated Driver $10. At-the-door

Ticket Prices: Couple tickets $45 and

$35 for single tickets.

For more information, visit

www.OAFoundation.com.

Wine & Beer Tasting - January 17

According to United Way World-

wide, the Tioga United Way showed a

21.9% Overall Business Performance

Improvement from results reported in

2013.

“This improvement was due primari-

ly to the Tioga United Way improving

its impact on youth programs; specifical-

ly the new Student Engagement Pro-

gram,” said Brian Eldridge, Executive

Director. The program targeted those

high school students entering their senior

year with an opportunity to work with

TUW Partner Agencies over the sum-

mer. “The program was very successful

for the students, as well as the agency,

and we look forward to continuing and

growing the program.”

Tioga United Way Shows Improvement

Owego YES! LEADers Jesse King, Mikayla Weston and Mateah Farr work together on the Egg and Chopsticks activity, an activity designed to foster teamwork and problem solving development during their YES! Launch training.

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Benefit for the Little Meadows Fire Department

Sunday January 26th 7:00 am to 11:00 am at the

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HAPPY HOUR ~ 3:30 – 5:30 Mon–Fri Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported

our Toy and Food Fund drive. We were able to make another donation to the Apalachin Lions Club this year.

PLANNING A SUPER BOWL PARTY Let us cook for you!

Pizza, Wings, Burgers and more! Dart League Starting Jan 16th

Stop in for more details!

In keeping with its slogan “The

ACT that gives back”, the Tioga

Acting Guile (TAG) was able to

donate a portion of its proceeds from

their recent dinner theater to the

Barton Community Club, which is

still recovering from the 2011 flood.

TAG’s board members wanted to

give back to help the charitable

organization, which provides many

services to the community. TAG

presented the dinner theater event,

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told,

and Then Some”, at the former

Nichols Elementary on November 16

and 17.

TAG is organizing its 2014

season, which will include three

dinner theater events in April,

August, and November.

You can keep informed of TAG’s

upcoming events by visiting

www.tiogaactingguild.com or TAG's

Facebook page.

Acting Guild Donates to Community Club

Tioga Acting Guild (TAG) presents $250 to the Barton Community Club Left to Right: Terri Rice, Jeanne Bishop, Robin Benesh (TAG President), Connie Streck. Front Row: Jayden Bishop

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