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2015 Apalachin Firemen’s Field Days

The 2015 Apalachin Firemen's Field

Days will be held Wednesday, June 3,

through Saturday, June 6, at the Apala-

chin Firemen's Field Day Grounds in

Apalachin (follow the signs).

The Field Days will feature rides,

games, food, drinks, chicken BBQ.

On Wednesday, June 3, the rides will

be a special price from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

And at 9:00 pm, two bikes will be given

away (one boy's, one girl's bike).

A spectacular fireworks display will

take place Friday night at 10 pm sharp.

The Little Miss Apalachin Contest

will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday,

June 6. There will be Pay-One-Price ride

specials from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

The traditional Apalachin Firemen's

Field Days Parade will start at 6:00 pm

on Saturday, June 6.

Rock Legend Chubby Checker Opened

Summer Concert Series at Tioga Downs

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2015 IS ON!

Chubby Checker started the Tioga

Downs Summer Concert Series Satur-

day night, May 30. Even though the

weather looked bad the concert started

on time at 8:00 pm. Unfortunately about

15 minutes into the concert the weather

changed, the concert was stopped and

everyone was moved inside due to a

large thunder storm.

After an about an hour of waiting for

the weather to clear the concert was

canceled. Chubby Checker then went

into the Casino to meet with his fans.

For more info on the Summer Con-

cert Series at Tioga Downs see their ad

on page 5.

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Little League News Chris Rieg proudly announces that

Sarah Terry’s Sectional score in 9-10

year old age group of Pitch Hit and Run

advances her to the Major League

Baseball Championship on June 6 at

Yankee Stadium. If she wins it’s on to

the National Finals at MLB Star week in

Cincinnati, Ohio.

Talan Schumacher won the 9-10 age

group for the boys in the Sectional

Round in Binghamton.

Twenty-four participated in the PHR

competition on May 3 at Hyde Park. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,

Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the

National Shooting Sports Foundation

(NSSF) -- the trade association for the

firearms industry -- have announced a

reward for information leading to the

arrest and conviction of those responsi-

ble for the theft of firearms from the

Fulmer’s Sporting Goods Federal Fire-

arm Licensee.

ATF is offering a reward in the

amount of up to $5,000, which will be

matched by the NSSF for a total reward

of up to $10,000. This reward is part of

a larger national cooperative initiative

between the NSSF and ATF in which

NSSF matches ATF reward in cases

involving the theft of firearms from

federally licensed firearms retailers.

ATF works closely with members of the

firearms industry to curb the criminal

acquisition and misuse of firearms.

The theft occurred on May 24 be-

tween the hours of 8:00 pm and 5:30 am

the next morning. Fulmer's Sporting

Goods is located at 1137 Route 6

(Golden Mile Rd), Wysox, Bradford

County, PA. The thieves broke into the

gun store and stole 48 handguns from

the business. “Gun thieves are a princi-

pal source of firearms for criminals.

Stolen guns are often quickly sold, end-

ing up in the hands of criminals, and

later recovered in violent crimes by law

enforcement”, said Kelly D. Brady,

ATF Acting Special Agent in Charge.

“ATF is asking the public to provide

any information that would aid investi-

gators in locating the firearms and ar-

resting those responsible for the gun

burglary.” This investigation is being

conducted by ATF and the Pennsylva-

nia State Police. Anyone having infor-

mation should call the ATF 24/7 hotline

at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867)

or email: [email protected]. All calls

will be kept confidential.

$10K Reward in

Wysox Firearms Theft

Apalachin Lions

Jack Smith Golf Open The 40th Annual Jack Smith Golf

Open will be held Saturday, July 11,

with a 9:00 am shotgun start at the Tio-

ga Country Club in Nichols.

Cost is $75 per person or $53 per

person for Tioga CC members. There

will be 4-person teams. Included are

greens fees and cart, coffee & donuts,

hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages

during the tournament, and a lunch after

golf.

Proceeds will help support the many

health, educational and community pro-

jects that the Apalachin Lions Club en-

gages in each year. For more infor-

mation about the Jack Smith Open, call

Lion Dave Whritenour, (607) 972-9721.


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Make Father’s Day Special

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Bring him to the Blue Dolphin Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Tioga’s Sarah Wayson Earns Multiple Honors for Softball at Rochester

Former Tioga Central HS standout

Sarah Wayson finished her softball ca-

reer in style at the University of Roches-

ter. She helped the Yellowjackets win

the Liberty League championship and

earn a berth in the NCAA Division III

Championships.

She was richly rewarded for her ef-

forts. Wayson was named First Team

All-Liberty League as a designated play-

er and named Second Team All-

Northeast Region by members of the

National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

This marked the third time she received

All-Liberty League honors in four years,

the second time as a First Team honoree.

The All-Region honor in 2015 was her

first.

In 2015, Wayson hit a sparkling .343

(36 for 105) with seven doubles and 15

RBIs. That was a career-best average

and RBI total for her. She hit .314 as a

freshman (27 of 86) with six doubles.

She played in 36 games in 2012, starting

27. In her sophomore season, she played

in all 42 games (started every game),

hitting .268 (33-123) with 14 runs

scored, six doubles, two HRs, and 14

RBIs. As a senior this year, she played

in 37 games with 33 starts.

For her career, she hit .304 (97-319)

with 19 doubles, two HRs, and 34 RBIs.

She pitched extensively in her first two

seasons, going 10-4 with a 2.12 ERA in

2012. As a sophomore in 2013, she was

6-7 with a 2.74 ERA. She appeared in

two games as a pitcher in 2014 (0-1) and

2015 (1-0).

Rochester finished the 2015 season

with a 29-13 overall record. The Yel-

lowjackets won the regular season title

in the Liberty League at 10-2 and se-

cured the right to host the Liberty

League playoffs. In the playoffs, Roch-

ester posted three straight shutout wins –

beating Skidmore, 5-0, RPI, 6-0, and

Union, 5-0. The Liberty League tourna-

ment title gave Rochester an automatic

bid to the NCAA Division III playoffs.

The Yellowjackets hosted a three-

team regional. In the first game, Roches-

ter defeated Penn St.-Berks, 4-0. The

Yellowjackets lost to 17th-ranked Mora-

vian College, 3-2 in 9 innings in their

second game. Rochester defeated Mora-

vian, 6-3, in an elimination game in the

double-elimination tournament. That set

up the Yellowjackets and Greyhounds

for their third meeting in less than 36

hours. Moravian won, 4-2, to advance to

the Super-Regional Round of the NCAA

Championships.

She graduated from the University

on May 17 with a degree in biomedical

engineering. Wayson was named to the

All-Academic teams of both the Liberty

League and the University Athletic As-

sociation.

Wayson was a three sport athlete at

Tioga Central HS, playing softball, bas-

ketball and soccer. She was a two-time

First Team All-State honoree (softball),

two-time softball team captain, and five-

time softball MVP. She helped lead soft-

ball ('09) and basketball ('10) teams to

the state finals. She recorded a career

record of 81-19 with 1141 career

strikeouts and 41 shutouts. She was a

member of the National Honor Society.


YARD SALE: Wade Hollow Rd Yard Sale, off route 38, between Owego & Newark Valley. Sat June 6 & Sun June 7, Wide variety of items, collectables, furniture, tools, wood ladder, doll cradle, garden wagon, men’s golf clubs, dishes, books, picture frames, jewelry and more 9am-4pm 06/15 Small Engine and Power Equipment Mechanic: Are you looking for extra cash to supplement your income/retirement working part time early in the day and have mechanical experience? Unless you have worked in the Outdoor Power Equipment field for years, there will be on the job and formal training. Computer information retrieval and forms completion desired. A mechanic from another field may qualify. The ability to learn is required and we hope to find the right person to spend years with us. Ex-pect a busy spring each year and some relaxation in the winter. 607-625-4658 for more info! 06/15 FOR SALE: CHAIR—Power Recliner Brand Golden, battery back up system. $150 Call 748-0753 (pm) 06/15 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 09/15 BUYING: Buying Antiques & Vintage Collectables, paying highest prices and I come to you! Call Dave at 607-372-7860 07/15

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WANTED: Vintage Jewelry men’s and women’s including watches. Also old toys, paintings. Call Dave at 607-372-7860 11/15 DENT REMOVAL: door dings, hail dam-age, dents removed without harm to car finish! Olympic Detailing 607-625-2332 DOG BOARDING: Pleasant Valley Dog Kennel, 5367 State Route 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811. 38 years in business, indoor/outdoor runs. Daily rates $14 one dog, $21 two dogs same run 607-642-8776 06/15 WANTED: Your classified ad for our July 2015 issue. Please send in form below by June 25.

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2015 Schedule of Events and Workshops

June 13 – Rug Day: all types of rug making. Rag Rug Weaving. Children make

rug braids with Joy McCracken (NIH). Also a Primitive Rug Hooking Work-

shop. Catherine Veleker. Design and hook a simple mat.

11:00 – 4:00 pm. Fee: $25. Materials: $25.

June 19, Friday. Beginning Cheese Making Workshop. Laryssa Zahajkewycz.

Required class before taking Advanced Workshops.

10:00 – 3:00. Fee: $25. Materials: Basic Kit $20. Max 8.

June 20 – Youth Day: Spinning, Weaving, Storytelling, Natural dyeing with

Laryssa Zahajkewycz (NIH).

June 27 – Flax Processing Day with Pam Wood. Also on June 27 an Intro to

Spinning Workshop: Joy McCracken. Fundamentals of wool preparation and

hand spinning. 11:00 – 3:00. Fee: $25. Materials: $10.

June 30, Tuesday. Felted Vessel Workshop. Denise Tarbox. Wet felting tech-

niques and shaping methods will be taught. 10:00 – 4:00. Fee: $35. Materials:

$15. Class Size: Max 8. July 4 – museum closed for the holiday.

July 10, Friday. Native American Cowbell Basket Workshop. Melodie Gum.

A small version of the basket used by the Iroquois for picking apples.

10:00 – 4:00. Fee: $35. Materials: $34. Class Size: Max 8.

“No Idle Hands Events” (NIH) offer young visitors hands-on expeience and a

free kit for the first ten children. Kits include instructions and materials.

Special Exhibits: “The History of the Great Wheel” and “The Farnham Family of

Spinning Wheel Makers and their Influence”

See www.hometextiletoolmuseum.org for more information on Saturday

events and the museum’s summer workshop schedule for 2015.

For details call the museum at (570) 247-7175 or email: [email protected].

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United Way of Bradford County, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

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Blacksmithing Workshop to be held in NV

Have you ever wondered what it’s

like to create something out of metal

with your own hands? If so, the Newark

Valley Historical Society is sponsoring a

Blacksmithing Workshop on June 13

from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Participants

will learn about building an appropriate

fire using coal, the basics of drawing out

a taper, forming an “S” hook and if time

allows a simple leaf.

Teens are encouraged to attend, but

those under 16 will need an adult pre-

sent. Minimum age is 13. Fuel, materials

and tools are provided. The fee is $30,

$28 for members of the NV Historical

Society. Bring your own picnic lunch.

The workshop will be held at the

blacksmith shop at the Bement-Billings

Farmstead at 9241 State Route 38, one

mile north of Newark Valley.

Pre-register by June 5 by calling

Leslie at (607) 642-5412. Space is lim-

ited, so call as soon as you can.

This project is made possible, in part,

with public funds from the NYS Council

on the Arts' Decentralization Program,

administered locally by The ARTS

Council of the Southern Finger Lakes;

and hosted by the Newark Valley Histor-

ical Society. See NVHS website for in-

fo: www.nvhistory.org. Photos provided

Dance Recital on June 14

Kathy Hansen School of Dance will

hold their 40th Annual Dance Recital on

June 14 at the Owego Middle School

Auditorium, at 1:15 pm.

Admission is free and everyone is

welcome to attend.

Ribbon Cutting at Owego Bakery A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was

held May 13 for Blackbird Bakery &

Eatery, 68 North Avenue, in Owego.

After opening six months ago, The

Blackbird has developed into a full ser-

vice bakery and lite eatery with a wide

selection of products served in a relaxed

atmosphere.

The Blackbird serves baked goods

fresh every morning, lunches, specialty

orders GIMME Coffee (roasted in Itha-

ca).

The bakery is a longtime dream of

owner Becky Blair and her three daugh-

ters and co-owners Lacy MacDonald,

Sarah Blair and Emmy Huffman. Their

goal is to provide excellent homemade

baked goods with the freshest ingredi-

ents for years to come.

The Blackbird is open Tuesday

through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00

pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00

pm.

“Family Fun Day” at TC Museum, June 6 The Tioga County Historical Society

will host a “Family Fun Day” on Satur-

day, June 6, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

“Family Fun Day” is a free event for

kids of all ages, featuring games, activi-

ties, crafts and more. Most games and

activities will take place outdoors, so be

prepared for a fun day in the sun.

Flag Day will be celebrated during

“Family Fun Day” and participants will

learn the history of American flags and

kids will create and paint their own

American flags. Families will also learn

about Owego native J. Alden Loring,

who accompanied President Theodore

Roosevelt on a hunting trip in Africa in

the early 1900s. Participants will make

their own safari hats before going out-

side for a “lion hunt.”

Other activities include scavenger

hunts, nature sketching and coloring

The Tioga County Historical Society

is at 110 Front Street in Owego. For

more information, call (607) 687-2460,

email [email protected], or

visit www.tiogahistory.org.


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Leadership Tioga 2015

The Tioga County Chamber of

Commerce is proud to announce the

Graduating Class of Leadership Tioga

2015. Commencement Ceremonies were

held Tuesday, May 6, at Pheasant Hill

Country Club.

Leadership Tioga is in its 16th year

of operation and over 250 people have

completed the program. Students take

part in an eight-month program designed

to educate, inform and empower leaders.

Leadership Tioga enlists people who

live or work in Tioga County and are

interested in developing their leadership

skills and knowledge of local issues, as

well as pursuing leadership roles in their

community.

2015 Leadership Tioga Graduating Class: Shelby Beach Tioga County Treasurer’s Office Adam Bessey Tioga County Sheriff’s Department Amy Foster Tioga State Bank Dan Gelatt Waverly Police Department Heath Georgia Owego Apalachin School District Lisa Grant Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Rebecca Kaufman Tioga County Health Department Lori Kupiec NBT Bank Kevin Lentz Tioga County Historical Society Rebecca Maffei Tioga County Tourism Lauran Murphy Tioga County Dept. of Social Services Jenna Rosenberg Visions Federal Credit Union Nicolas Ruiz Owego & Harford Railway

Super Dad Fun Run on Father’s Day Super Dad Fun Run, a two-mile fam-

ily fun run, will be held on Father’s Day,

Sunday, June 21, at 10:00 am at Salt

Springs State Park in Montrose, PA.

If you register by June 7 at

www.ymcabroome.org, get a T-shirt.

Cost is $25 per person, no cost for kids

under age 12. Costumes are encouraged

to add to the fun. Registrations will be

accepted at the race (but no T-shirts).


WANTED Antiques & Collectibles

Decorated Crocks & Jugs Old Toys

Old Halloween & Christmas Decorations Jewelry/Men’s & Women’s

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Banks—Mechanical & Still Military & Firefighters Items

Have a Item Not On This List If it is made before 1975

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Farewell Celebration for Owego School on June 5

St. Patrick School on Front Street in

Owego will permanently close its doors

in June at the end of the school year.

A special St. Patrick School Farewell

Celebration will be held on Friday, June

5, at the school on Front Street and at St.

Patrick Church on Main Street.

The evening will begin with a Prayer

Service at 6:00 pm in the church.

From 6:30 to 8:00 pm, everyone is

invited to tour the school and enjoy

refreshments and entertainment, view

photos, share memories, and bid a

bittersweet farewell to the beloved

school.

Everyone in the community is invited

to attend. It is hoped that many alumni

of St. Patrick School will be able to

attend the event.

The school is located at 309 Front

Street in Owego.

Waterman Center News 403 Hilton Rd., Apalachin 625-2221

Kayak Raffle

Waterman Center is excited to raffle

off a Perception Prodigy 10.0 Kayak

including the paddle and a medium/large

size life jacket. Route 96 Power and

Paddle partially funded the raffle to ben-

efit the center. Tickets are available at

Waterman Center or at their booth at the

Owego Strawberry Festival on June 20.

The raffle will be held July 13.

Father’s Day Breakfast

A Father’s Day Breakfast will be held

on Hiawatha Island on Sunday, June 21,

from 9 to 11 am. Waterman’s boat takes

you to the island where a big, farm-style

breakfast awaits. The event is held rain

or shine. Reservations are required by

June 10. Adults $18 single, $25 per cou-

ple, children $9 ages 5 to 12, no cost for

kids under age five.


~ ONLY 6 MILES SOUTH OF ROUTE 434 ~

LITTLE MEADOWS, PA. 570-623-3508 Open: 7 Days A Week 10:00 am till closing

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER HOMEMADE SOUPS

HAPPY HOUR ~ 3:30 – 5:30 Mon–Fri

CHICKEN & RIB BBQ –Saturdays

Friday Night BBQ Steaks & Fisk on the Grill

Party Season is Coming fast - Contact us for your catering needs!

Pizza - 7 Days A Week - Hand Tossed - Full, Half Sheet or Round Friday Nite - Deep fried Haddock & Ribeye Dinners

• CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY •

Martin Plumbing & Heating

Quality Reliable Service 3908 Waverly Road, Owego,

New York 13827

(607) 687-1295 FURNACES

BOILERS WATER HEATERS

GOULDS WATER PUMPS PLUMBING FIXTURES

SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING WATER CONDITIONING

AIR CONDITIONING

“ON THE RUN

AROUND THE

CLOCK”

Skyline Services 891 Pennsylvania, Little Meadows, Pa.

WE INSURE NEW YORK & PENNSYLVANIA FARMS • MOBILE HOMES • RENTALS • HOMEOWNERS

AUTO • TRUCKERS • WORK COMP • BUSINESS

HAVING TROUBLE GETTING INSURANCE?

Call us today 1-800-258-9404

Check out our new Mobile Web Site!

Skyline Services

Serving NY &

PA

HAPPY

FATHER’S DAY from

John & Sarah

Look who is AARP eligible!

Wish your favorite Liquor Man Dan Mott a Happy

50th Birthday! Poor Dan!

OFA YES! Leaders Teach Friendship and

Substance Abuse Resistance Skills

Seventeen YES! LEADers from

Owego Free Academy presented a

program on the dangers of drugs and

alcohol to Owego Middle School

students.

At their presentations, YES! LEADers

demonstrate the dangers of drugs and

alcohol and the importance of positive

self-esteem by using hands-on activities

that help younger students understand

the impact drugs and alcohol can have

on everyday life. These activities are

designed to teach students how to resist

peer pressure and make healthy choices.

Earlier this year, YES! LEADers

attended two days of leadership training

to learn the best methods to engage

younger students in ways they can relate

to. Since many YES! LEADers are

leaders in their schools and local

communities, younger students see them

as role models and emulate the positive

choices these students make to be drug

and alcohol free.

Owego’s YES! LEADers are also

committed to helping their community.

In addition to visiting classrooms, they

participate in a variety of outreach

activities, including hosting a military

care package drive.

YES! LEADS is a peer-to-peer

substance abuse prevention program run

by YES! Safe Choices for Kids,

sponsored by Senator Libous and

Lourdes Hospital, currently in its 26th

year. YES! trains high school and

middle school LEADers, like those from

Owego, who are role models for

younger students.

For more information, on YES! Safe

Choices for Kids, visit

www.yessafechoices.org.

Owego Free Academy YES! LEADers Sara Wierbowski (left) and Erica Sandtorv (right) practice the 10 Ways to Make Safe Choices with two Owego Middle School students during their group’s YES! LEADS presentations.

Tioga Opportunities Offers Program on Alzheimer’s Would you like to learn more about

Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss?

Join the Department of Aging on July 6,

10:00 to 11:00 am, at the Countryside

Community Center at 9 Sheldon Guile

Boulevard, in Owego, when the

Alzheimer’s Association presents

“Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, and

Dementia: The Basics.”

If you or a loved one is experiencing

memory loss or other behavioral

changes, come and learn the facts about

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This

program is free, but registration is

required.

Call (607) 687-4120, ext. 331 to

reserve your seat.


Coleman & Daniels FUNERAL HOME LLC

Locally Owned and Operated Proud to be Serving

Our Community for over 130 Years Traditional Funeral & Cremation Options Pre-Arrangement Counseling & Financing

www.ColemanAndDaniels.com

6519 Rt 434

Apalachin, NY

607-625-3010

765 Main Street

Vestal, NY

607-748-4695

300 Main Street

Endicott, NY

607-785-0411

Mark J. Murphy, Lic. Mgr. Steven Gabriel, Lic. Mgr.

Ronald Yurecka Kurtis VanAbs

The Terrace The Friendly Neighborhood Tavern

Rt. 434, Apalachin, New York 625-3935

Join us Saturdays for:

Karaoke Saturday - June 6 “Next To Kin”

Saturday June 20 & July 18

“THE FALCONERS” Coming July 11th

•Tue - Steak Nite • •Wed - Shrimp Nite • • Thurs - Clam Nite •

8240 Route 434, Apalachin, NY (607) 625-2288

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL

Labor rate $69/hr. Minor to Major Repairs

with FREE Tire Rotation (most passenger vehicles)

Open: Mon-Fri 8am- 5pm; Saturday 8am to noon • Like us on Facebook

$24.99

BRAKE SERVICE SPECIAL

$150 MOST PASSENGER VEHI-

AC REPAIR / RECHARGE Starting at $99

Beware my carnivorous friends; this

recipe could possibly turn into one of

your favorite burger dishes. It is very

forgiving as far as substituting some

ingredients and adding a variety of

toppings. If you would like more

information about healthy eating, sign

up for our free newsletter at

conqueringhealthierrecipes.com. Also,

please send me your version of this

wonderful veggie burger. You can send

your recipe and comments to

[email protected]. Have a great week and

God Bless.

Spicy Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

1/2 cup white onion, fine diced

1/4 cup jalapeno pepper, seeded and fine

diced

1 cup fine chopped spinach

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, fine diced

1/2 teaspoon coconut oil

2 teaspoons dried steak seasoning

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup cooked quinoa

1 (15 ounce can black beans), washed

and drained

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 cup breadcrumbs, divide

Sauté the onion, pepper, spinach and

tomatoes in oil over medium heat for a

couple minutes until softened. Remove

from heat.

Mash the beans coarsely in a bowl.

Add the quinoa, vegetables, seasonings

and one tablespoon of breadcrumbs;

mix. Stir to make a stiff dough. Add

more breadcrumbs if needed.

Shape into patties (about 6) and coat

with remaining breadcrumbs. Fry in

about 3 or 4 tablespoons light oil; 3

minutes each side or until golden brown.

Cooking on the Lite Side by Chef Nick Cavataio

Spicy Quinoa

Black Bean Burgers

Senator Libous: Time to Keep the Cap! The Senate recently voted 47-13 to

make the 2% Property Tax Cap perma-

nent. I wasn't in Albany due to my re-

covery from back surgery but I would've

enthusiastically provided the 48th vote

to keep the Cap.

It's been one of my top priorities this

year. And it was one of your top priori-

ties too since 77% of you supported it in

my recent Pocketbook Survey.

I originally voted to create the Cap

back in 2011. Since 2012, the vast ma-

jority of our school districts and munici-

palities have kept spending increases

below the Cap. Recent reports estimate

that taxpayers have saved $7.6 billion

statewide over the past three years

thanks to the Cap.

I know some school districts still

struggle with the Cap. That's why I sup-

ported a $1.4 billion school aid increase

in this year's Budget.

Before our 2015 Session ends soon,

the Assembly needs to join the Governor

and Senate by voting to keep the Cap.

APALACHIN FIREMEN’S FIELD DAYS

BARTON’S ICE CREAM PARLOR

Next to Barton’s Market on Pa Ave

NOW OPEN FOR

THE SEASON

BARTON’S MARKET 816 Pa Ave., Apalachin 625-2516

JUST 3/4 mile South on Pa Ave

Choice One Auto Sales “Specializing in GM Vehicles” 6278 Route 434, Apalachin, N.Y.

Jim Barno (607) 625-2610

Sweeneys Plaza, Rt 434

Apalachin, NY

(607) 625-5653 • (607) 625-9904 5780 Route 434, Apalachin, NY

Dr. Alfred A. Wagner Optometrist

Rt 434 & Griffin Dr., Apalachin, N.Y.

(607) 625-2121

Contact Lenses Children's Vision

BIG DIPPER

ICE CREAM Rt. 434, Apalachin, NY

We Make Our Own Soft Ice Cream and Proudly Serve

Perry's 100% Natural Hard Ice Cream

June 3, 4, 5, 6

FREE Admission FREE Parking Firemen’s Field Day Grounds

Follow the Signs!

Chicken BBQ –Every Day!

Wednesday - June 3 Special Ride Price - 6 to 7 pm Big Bike Give-away at 9 pm

Thursday - June 4 Rides Galore

Friday - June 5 Fireworks - 10 pm sharp!

Saturday - June 6 Little Miss Apalachin Contest - Noon

Pay One Price Ride Special 1pm to 5pm Parade - 6 pm

(607) 625-2226 (570) 623-2225

York’s Landscape Service 3065 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin, NY

[email protected]

1429 Main St. Apalachin 625-3015

Kerosene & LP Gas Have your LP tanks Filled

20 to 100 lb tanks & RV’s

BEER • SODA • ICE • GROCERIES

2128 Owego Rd., Ross Corners, Vestal

786-0234 TAKE OUT • EAT IN • DELIVERY

PIZZA • SUBS • WINGS • SALADS SANDWICHES • BURGERS

Route 434, Apalachin, NY ~ Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner ~

~ Banquet Facilities ~

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 am – 10 pm

Route 434, Apalachin, N.Y. 625-3341

SPECIALIZING in FINE CUT MEATS

7830 Rt 434, Apalachin 625-2332 or 206-2283

We Rock the Southern Tier ! Nine Locations to Serve You! NY: Lounsberry•Owego•Tioga Center

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NYS DOT & Pa DOT aproved Corporate Office:

3430 Rt 434, Apalachin, NY 607-687-1114 fax 607-687-1856

LITTLE MEADOWS, PA.

570-623-3508 Open: 7 Days A Week 10:00 am till closing

ONLY 6 MILES SOUTH OF ROUTE 434

Sweeney’s Plaza - Rt. 434 Apalachin 607-687-5684


Leagues • Carts • Lunch Counter • Banquets

(607) 625-2682

Monday & Thursday Special

18 Holes $25.

8240 Rt 434, Apalachin, NY (607) 625-2288

Open: Mon-Fri 8am- 5pm; Saturday 8am to noon

COMMUNITY PRESS Your Hometown

Newspaper On line at:

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Day Camp Day Camps Starting at $214

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Veterans News

Memorial Day 2015

Owego and Tioga County

remembered her fallen heroes and

veterans with a Memorial Day Parade

and Service of Remembrance. Thank

you all.

Two Gold Star Families - the Bilbreys

for Iraq Army Specialist Charlie Bilbrey

and the Vickis for Afghanistan Army

Sgt. Justin Rogers - met for Wreath

Laying at the Tioga County Veterans

Memorial.

"Flags In"

Veterans and Girl and Boy Scouts

placed 5,000 flags on veterans

graves in Tioga County

Cemeteries. In Europe, flags and

flowers decorated the graves of

four Tioga County Fallen Heroes

in Margraten, The Netherlands,

two at Henri Chapel Cemetery in

Belgium, and an Owego Army Air

Force crewman in England.

Penny Hall of Fame Veteran

Senator Tom Libous inducted

World War II Army veteran

George "Lee" Penny of Apalachin

in the New York State Veterans'

Hall of Fame.

Purple Heart County

Tioga County hopes to be a

Purple Heart County soon. Senator

Tom Libous' Regional Affairs

Coordinator Don Leonard is

coordinating the project.

"In Harm's Way"

Fifty-one students in Mike Bartlow's

Social Studies Classes at Owego

Apalachin Middle School interviewed

and documented stories of Tioga County

veterans.

Eagle Scout Task

From 65 cemeteries, 5,000 lines of

veterans information must be entered

into a database so results can be

published, updated and able to retrieve

selected data. Contact Owego VFW

Memorial Day Chairman Jim Raftis

[email protected]

June 14th


OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

White Nights Vodka. 5 Times Distilled from Belgium.

1.75 Liter $21.99 750 ml. …………….. $14.99

Franzia Sunset Blush or Refreshing White 5 Liter Box ………... $14.99

Montego Bay Coconut Rum 1 Liter ……………………………….. $10.99

Setter Straight Bourbon 1.75 Liter $17.99 1 Liter ………………. $10.99

Beringer Merlot, Moscato, Cabernet, Chardonnay,

Pinot Grigio, Red Crush. 1.5 Liter Bottles ………...… $11.99

Peter Mertes Riesling 750 ml. ……………………………………….. $7.99

Sweeneys Plaza, Rt 434, Apalachin


PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? Personalized Labels for wine bottles are FREE

with purchase of wine. Many styles available Gift Certificates Available • Case Discounts on non-sale wines

Call Earl for an appointment today 625-3015

1429 Main Street, Apalachin, N. Y.


From Nick’s Garage

A FULLY COMPUTERIZED AUTO REPAIR CENTER DOMESTIC & FOREIGN

Now accepting applications for those who are looking

to become part of the Nick’s Garage Team

Stop in and see Greg Kies today!

Greg’s Auto Sales 770 Fifth Ave., Owego

(607) 687-1535

Check us out on line at: www.GregsAuto-Sales.com

SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE

98% APPROVAL

Wine tastings in June Friday 6/5 4-7pm -Yates Cellars

Friday 6/19 4-7pm Assorted wines

from around the world.

Owego Apalachin Music Festival The Owego Apalachin Foundation

for Excellence in Education is excited to

announce The OA Foundation Music

Festival. This is a family oriented event

featuring local bands Sunday, September

27, 2015, 1:00 to 7:00 pm at the Hicko-

ries Park Bandshell in Owego. The cost

is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and

free for children age 5 and under.

All Proceeds go to the OA Founda-

tion. The Foundation is a nonprofit com-

munity organization that provides edu-

cational grants for innovative programs

benefiting children in our area. They

also provide scholarships to graduating

seniors at OFA. Last year, the local

chapter of Dollars for Scholars folded.

Along with giving their own grants and

scholarships, the Foundation was able to

help Dollars for Scholars, in their last

year of giving, administer 17 additional

scholarships to local students.

In 2015 the foundation will be giving

out 13 scholarships. The foundation

would like to fill the loss of Dollars for

Scholars by funding even more scholar-

ships in the years to come.

For more information, visit

www.OAFoundation.com

Medicare Seminar Will you be new to Medicare in

2015? Do you have Medicare, but would

like a review lesson? If so, attend the

“Medicare 101” seminar on Monday,

June 8, 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Tioga Oppor-

tunities, Inc.’s Countryside Community

Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd in Owego.

Come and gain knowledge that could

prevent late enrollment penalties or cov-

erage gaps.

Call the Department of Aging at 687-

4120, ext. 344 to sign up. Space is lim-

ited, so call as soon as possible.

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