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7830 Rt 434, Apalachin 625-2332 or 206-2283
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APALACHIN • OWEGO • NICHOLS
TIOGA CENTER • NEWARK VALLEY
YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • www.TiogaWeb.com Volume 27 DECEMBER 2012 Number 12
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US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #9 APALACHIN, NY
CARRIER ROUTE POSTAL CUSTOMER
BROWN ENTERPRISE AND MARKETING 7830 STATE ROUTE 434
APALACHIN, NEW YORK 13732
CAMPVILLE • BARTON • CANDOR
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The Newark Valley Holiday Magic Festival will be held on Saturday, December 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Above: Santa arrives at last year's festival. For more details and supporting merchants, see page 12.
Save Your Precious Memories
HAVE YOUR 8mm Movies &
VHS Videos Converted to DVDs
The Annual Lights on the River Festival in downtown Owego will begin at 3:00 pm on Friday, December 7. The lighting of the village will be at 6:00 pm, and a fireworks show at 8:00 pm. See page 10 for a list of all events.
Although he is very busy this time of year,
the Apalachin Lions Club has persuaded Santa
Claus to take phone calls for three nights in
early December. Santa has been happy to do
this for the children in the area for many years
and is looking forward to again talking to his
many young friends so he will know what they
want for Christmas.
To talk to Santa Claus, call 625-HOHO
(625-4646) between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on
December 3, 4, or 5.
O Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase is
an annual fundraiser for the Tioga
County Historical Society Museum at
110 Front Street in Owego.
Trees, wreaths, and other items
donated by the community are on
display throughout the museum as part
of a silent auction. Final Bid Night is
December 15. Visit the museum to see
the beautifully decorated trees on display
and bid on your favorite ones. Holiday
hours are Wednesdays to Saturdays
10am to 6pm, and Sundays 1 to 5pm.
For information, call 687-2460 or email
Kids Can Call Santa
625-HOHO
Lights on the River
O Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 2
Tioga County's
COMMUNITY
PRESS Volume 27 Number 12
December 2012 © 2012 Published by
Brown Enterprise And Marketing 7830 State Route 434
Apalachin, New York 13732 Phone (607) 625-2222 or
72-PRESS Fax (607) 625-2111
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Celebrating 32 years in business!
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Tender Loving Care by Maureen
7 Lake Street, Owego, N.Y. (607) 687-2009
GREAT
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Owego Business Delivers Drinking Water
to Sandy Victims
Johnson's Pools and Spas, of Owego,
traveled last month to areas affected by
Hurricane Sandy to offer disaster relief
aid.
Johnson's transported 12,000 gallons
of potable (drinking) water to several
American Red Cross food and water
distribution sites in New York and New
Jersey. Stops included Deer Park, NY;
Rockaway NY; Deer Park, NY; Staten
Island, NY; Garden City, NJ; and Jersey
City, NJ.
The effort was in conjunction with
both the American Red Cross and FE-
MA.
Vestal Students' Art on Display Student artwork by International
Baccalaureate art students at Vestal
High School is currently on display at
the Realty USA offices on the Vestal
Parkway now through December 29.
The exhibit features works by 14 IB
art students and will be open to the
public Monday through Thursday, 9:00
am to 7:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00
pm; and Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Realty USA offices are located at 4747
Vestal Parkway East, near Kampai.
Auditions for 'A Delicate Balance'
The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players
will hold auditions for their February
2013 production of Edward Albee’s 'A
Delicate Balance' on Thursday
evening, Dec. 13, 2012, and Saturday
morning, Dec. 15, 2012. Rehearsals
will begin on Jan. 3, 2013, and the
show opens on Feb. 8, 2013. Auditions
will take place at the Ti-Ahwaga
Performing Arts Center, 42 Delphine
Street in Owego.
Parts are available for four adult
females in the 30 to 60 age range, and
two adult males in the 50 to 60 age
range. Auditioners should prepare a
two-minute monologue to recite and be
prepared to read selections from the
script.
Call the theater at 687-2130 to
schedule an appointment.
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 3
Happy Holidays from
Vestal Wine & Liquor ( 4 Corners Plaza next to Big Lots) Phone 785-8451
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 364 Days a year! www.VestalWineAndLiquor.com
Tastings Every Friday 4-7 pm
Wine Tasting with Thirsty Owl, Dec 24 & 31
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Yellow Tail All types
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Woodbridge All Types
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Smirnoff
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Skyy
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Svedka
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Red or White Cat
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$18.99
Vendange White
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5 for $20
Barefoot All Types
1.5L
$10.99
Bailey’s
Gift Set
$23.99
Seagram’s
7 Crown 1.75 L.
$17.99
LTD 1.75 L
$14.82
“90 Years of Being like Family” 8 Delphine St., Owego, NY 687-1803
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From our family to yours: Best wishes for the love and peace this
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Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year
OPEN Christmas
and New Year Day
Ti-Ahwaga Community Players Awarded Grant
The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players
were recently awarded a $13,000 grant
from the Mildred Faulkner Truman
Foundation of Owego. The grant will be
used to replace the roof over the garage
and prop room of the Ti-Ahwaga
Performing Arts Center, located at 42
Delphine Street in Owego.
The theater group is grateful for the
Foundation's generous grant which
enables them to continue to produce live
theater for the benefit of Owego and the
surrounding communities.
Irene Graven, executive director of the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation, awards Alan Benninger, chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee for the Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, a check for $13,000 for roof repairs to the Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center.
Tioga Downs Donates Turkeys Tioga Downs Casino donated fifty
frozen turkeys to Catholic Charities of
Broome County last month in an effort
to help them reach their overall goal of
3,500 turkeys for helping those in need
at Thanksgiving.
Tioga Downs became aware of an
urgent call for turkeys that Catholic
Charities needed to collect within a 48
hour time period. They quickly respond-
ed with their generous donation as part
of a greater community effort to fulfill
the needs of 2,200 local families and to
provide for other organizations putting
on Thanksgiving dinners throughout our
community.
According to Jeffrey Gural, Chief
Executive Officer for American Racing
and Entertainment, “We are very
pleased to support such a worthy cause
and help provide a Thanksgiving dinner
for needy families.”
Tioga Downs Casino is open year-
round with video gaming machines, sim-
ulcast horse racing, restaurants, a sports
bar and special entertainment events. It
is located along the north side of Route
17/ I-86, two miles west of exit 62 in
Nichols, NY.
Lucky Leprechaun Calendars Available The holidays are around the corner,
and an inexpensive gift that could bring
great returns is a St. Patrick School 2013
Lucky Leprechaun calendar.
For a $25 donation, and beginning
January 1, 2013, the calendar holder has
a chance to win 365 possible cash prizes
of $50 or $100 based on a daily, ran-
domly-generated, four-digit computer-
ized number. Each calendar is assigned a
number. If that number comes up, the
calendar holder wins $50. Win on a Sat-
urday and receive $100! Purchase the
calendar early, and be entered into an
early bird drawing for a chance to win
$100 before 2013 even begins. That
drawing is held December 15, 2012.
On Columbus Day 2013, the number
selected will win one lucky person
$1,000. In the event no one has that
number, a name will be randomly drawn
from all calendar holders.
This is the 20th year for this fundrais-
er which helps to offset the costs of edu-
cating the children of St. Patrick School.
The calendars are available by calling
the school at 687-1770, or by contacting
a school family.
“GLORY TO GOD” The labor room was a cow stall – the delivery room, the same;
The angels gazed in awe – and then the Savior came.
The angels now rejoiced and the star shone bright above;
The kings began their journey to adore God’s Gift Of Love.
The shepherds were amazed at that which they saw and heard –
Then they came and bowed before The Flesh that embodied The Word.
The young virgin smiled and wondered at all that was taking place;
Down deep in her heart she knew that the world was being visited by Grace.
The time was just right, we’re told, for all that happened back then;
And it looks quite plain to me that it’s time for His Coming Again.
Don’t look down or around – just up; keep your eyes on the eastern sky; I hear angels’ wings and battle drums – His Coming Again Is Nigh!
Merry Christmas To You & Yours!!! From Your Friends At The Historic First Baptist Church Of Owego
Poem By Rev. G. Terry Steenburg, Pastor / 687-4394
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 4
FOR SALE: Elvis Presley collectables all kinds, Pet Cage $50, Sled $25, Beatle Poster 1968 $50, Campbells Tractor Trailer $40, Smoking Stand $75, Christ-mas Santa Lights up $30, Baby Brownie Special Camera $100, Lady Leather Coat size medium black $75, Call 607-648-5027 12/12 CLEAN OUT TIME! We can help with Hauling, Clean Outs, Local Moving, Housecleaning & Lawn Care. Call for free estimates ! 607-6990212 03/13 WEIGHT LOSS COACHING/MENU PLANNING: Private, confidential, in your home. Prices comparable to na-tional chains. Certified nutritionist, Apalachin resident. Go on line at: www.InspirationsFit.biz 12/12 HELP WANTED: Experienced Waitress. Apply in person at Top of the Hill Café, Main St., Apalachin 12/12 SNOW BLOWERS: Now in stock - new Ariens Snow Blowers. Joe Signs Power Equipment, Owego 689-0330 12/12 TILE WORK: over 40 years experience, walls, floors, counter tops, water dam-aged walls tub areas, shower stalls re-paired. Quality Tile Tony 607-625-3819 or 321-9734 12/12 The Christmas Shop on Cemetery Road in Little Meadows (Watch for signs!) will be open Friday, November 23, and weekends, 9:00 am until dark. BUYING: Buying Antiques & Vintage Collectables, paying highest prices and I come to you! Call Dave 607-240-9546 06/13
DOG BOARDING: Pleasant Valley Dog Boarding Kennel, 5367 State Route 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 35 years in business Indoor/outdoor runs. Daily rates: $12 one dog, $18 two dogs same run 607-642-8776 12/12 NEED IT CLEANED OUT & HAULED AWAY? We just charge less for one room to the whole house. Also garages, barns & sheds. Free estimates MK’s Affordable Cleanouts 607-217-7455 12/12 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 687-5750 04/13 PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR: old toys, crooks, jugs, jewelry and lots of other items made before 1971. Call Dave at 607-240-9546 12/12 DENT REMOVAL: door dings, hail dam-age, dents removed without harm to car finish! Olympic Detailing 607-625-2332 FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom Apartment on the 2nd floor. Right in the heart of Histor-ic Downtown Owego, NY Close to Laun-dry mat, shopping, sight seeing, walking, parks, restaurants and so much more approx. 850 sq ft No Smoking or Pets!!! Rental agreement for 1 yr Application with references and credit check Call And leave message 607-427-1736 WANTED: Your classified ad for our January, 2013 issue. Please send in form below by December 26.
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SALES open Mon – Fri 9-5; Sat 10-2 PLOW TRUCKS ~ SUV’s ~ PICKUPS ~ CARS VANS ~ DUMP TRUCKS
From the staff of “Hometown Auto” and “Our Garage”
Community Calendar DECEMBER
A Christmas Story - presented by Ti-Ahwaga Community Players on December 6, 8, 9, and December 14, 15, 16, at the Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center, 42 Delphine Street in Owego. Call 687-2130 for times/tickets. www.tiahwaga.com
DECEMBER 7 Craft Fair - Dec 7, 4 to 8 pm, Zion Lutheran School, 3917 Waverly Rd, Owego. Baked goods, jewelry, and handmade crafts. Continues 12/8 Deck the Hearth Wreath Event - Dec 7, 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Silent Auc-tion for decorated wreaths, benefits Traci's Hope. At Castle Gardens, 1715 Castle Gardens Road, Vestal.
DECEMBER 8 Craft Fair - Dec 8, 9am to 3pm, Zion Lutheran School, 3917 Waverly Rd, Owego. Soup Sale, baked goods, jewerly, and handmade crafts. Holiday Magic in Newark Valley - Dec 8, 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Santa, Food, Music, Horse/wagon rides, Ginger-bread Contest, and more. Owego Home Tour/Auction - Dec 8, Tour of 4 homes & 4 businesses in Owego. Afternoon tour at 1:00 pm costs $10, Evening tour at 6:00pm costs $15 and includes admission to auction at 8:30pm at Owego Elks, Front/Church Sts, Owego. For tick-ets, contact Tioga County Council on the Arts, 687-0785, 179 Front St., Owego.
DECEMBER 9 Christmas Cantata - Dec 9, 7pm, at Newark Valley United Methodist Church, Rt 38, Newark Valley. Fea-tures NV Community Christmas choir with "Let the Whole World Sing!"
DECEMBER 14 Movie "Star of Bethlehem" - Dec 14, 7:00 pm at Kopernik Observatory & Science Center. Doors open 6:30 pm. Admission $5 adults, $3 seniors/students $16 family max. 698 Under-wood Rd, Vestal. www.kopernik.org
DECEMBER 15 Breakfast with Santa - Dec 15, 8:00 to 11:00 am, at Newark Valley Fire Station. Free will offering. Breakfast with Santa - Dec 15, 9:00 to 11:00 am, Apalachin United Meth-odist Church, 303 Penna. Ave, Apalachin. Features Santa Claus, and pancakes that can be decorated by the children.
It's a Wonderful Life, a Live Radio Play - Dec 15, 7pm, performed by Tioga Acting Guild, at Nichols Ele-mentary. $10 includes dessert. Tick-ets: (607) 565-9849.
DECEMBER 16 It's a Wonderful Life, a Live Radio Play - Dec 16, 2:00 pm, performed by Tioga Acting Guild, at Nichols Elementary. $10 includes dessert. Tickets: 607-565-9849.
DECEMBER 21 "Doomsday is Here" Lecture - Dec 21, 7:00 pm, Kopernik Observatory, James Eggleston explains Mayan calendar prophesies. Doors open 6:30pm. $5 adults, $3 seniors/students $16 family max, 698 Under-wood Rd, Vestal. www.kopernik.org
DECEMBER 25 Merry Christmas to All !
DECEMBER 27 Blood Drive - Dec 27, 1:30 to 6:30 pm, Sponsored by Donald Castel-lucci at Owego Elks Club. Call 1-800-REDCROSS to make appointment.
Greenhouse Grower Education Day On Wednesday, December 12,
Greenhouse Growers will have the
opportunity to participate at Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Broome
County in Greenhouse educational
seminars presented by Cornell
University and Greenhouse industry
educators including Demonstration of
Bio-Control, Wet-Weather Pests,
Greenhouse Energy Management, Case
Studies on Biofuels and Energy
Efficiency, Water Hardness, BloomIQ,
and Plants and Lights Management.
The cost is $30/pp and includes a
light breakfast, lunch and snacks as well
as handouts. There will be 2.0 DEC
credits for each category of 1a, 3a, 10 &
24. For more information, contact David
Bradstreet at 772-8953. To register,
contact Carol at [email protected] or
607-584-9966 or visit: https://
reg.cce.cornell.edu/2012greenhouseday_
203.
NOVEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 6
7 New St., Apalachin, N.Y. Margaret Karpel – Owner E-mail: [email protected]
INDEPENDENT AVON REPRESENATIVE Call today for an appointment (607) 625-3591
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Open Monday –Saturday 10 am –6 pm Culinary Gadgets • Gluten-Free Mixes
Local Foods • Internet Café • Specialty Baking
Monday Dec 3 6-8pm Sugar Cookies $19pp+tax Wednesday Dec 5 6-9pm Holiday Baking $29pp+tax Friday Dec 7 6-9pm Holiday Appetizers $39pp+tax Saturday Dec 8 6-8pm Gingerbread Houses $19pp+tax Monday Dec 10 6-9pm How to Make Your Own Pasta $29pp+tax Wednedsay Dec 12 6-9pm Gluten-Free Holiday Dinner $39pp+tax Friday Dec 14 6-8pm Tamales $19.00pp+tax Saturday Dec 22 6-9pm Coq Au Vin $39pp+tax Saturday December 29 6-8pm Pierogi $19pp+tax
Call Sue at (607) 625-5048 Space is limited,
but last minute signups welcomed.
Give The Gift of
Massage Holiday Gift Certificate Special
75 minute massage with Essential Oils $70.00
(607) 687-5590 • Kurt Kemmerling LMT • Massage • Body Treatments • Warm Stone Massage • Herbal Body Wraps •
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Gift Certificates also available at Johnson Pools & 118 Southside Dr.
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WINTER SPECIAL: Now through February 29th for $59.9 cars only!
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Tioga County Veterans News Wreaths Across America Day
December 15
National Wreaths Across America
Day celebrates its 21st anniversary at
12:00 Noon Saturday, December 15, at
the Tioga County Veterans Memorial in
Owego and at Arlington National
Cemetery in Washington, D. C., 740
veterans cemeteries in the United States,
25 veterans cemeteries on foreign soil
and naval ships on the seven seas.
Volunteers will lay 400.000 wreaths on
veterans headstones.
Seven ceremonial wreaths honoring
Tioga County's 165 fallen heroes will be
placed at the Iraq, Vietnam, Korea,
World Wars Two and One Memorials,
Tioga County Memorial for all who
served, and Union Memorial for Civil
War and in the Civil War Section in
Historic Evergreen Cemetery. Gold Star
Mothers/Families and veterans from the
American Legion, VFW, Iraq/
Afghanistan and Vietnam Veterans of
America and Tioga County Marine
Corps League will participate.
The wreaths will honor in a very
special way those willing to sacrifice
that we might have freedom and our way
of life, remember so that their service
and sacrifice is never forgotten and
teach so that those who follow will
know and understand and make sure
past efforts were not in vain.
In Tioga and Bradford Counties, the
sixth year mission is to have church
congregations and civic organization
volunteer to place a wreath at the main
entrance to a cemetery of their choice.
Families of veterans are encouraged to
place a wreath at the headstone of their
veteran. Church pastors are encouraged
to mention the wreath laying program in
their service on Sunday December 9 or
15.
American Legion and VFW
members in Nichols, Waverly, Sayre,
Spencer Van Etten and Candor will hold
ceremonies at veterans memorials in
their communities.
It is surprising to see the number of
veterans who are buried in our local
cemeteries. It is worth one's time to
drive through, get out and walk through
the entire cemetery. There are veterans
of the Civil War, Union as well as
Confederate, The Spanish-American
War, World War I, World War II,
Korea, Vietnam and Iraq.
Remember Pearl Harbor Dec. 7
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is
Friday, December 7. Those who
remember December 7th first hand are
asked for their reflections.
Five from Tioga County were there
that Sunday morning. Owego and Tioga
County's first casualty is Seaman
Delmer D. Sibley still aboard the sunken
USS Arizona.
Four survived. Two are living - Bill
Kennedy of Owego and Richard
Hopkins of Berkshire - and two are
deceased - Army Cook Don Stocks of
Owego and Marine Buster Dunham of
Owego.
The American flag is flown at half
staff to honor those who died in the
attack on Pearl Harbor.
Share Your Experiences
Tell your stories of your war service
in a one-on-one interview with students
of Social Studies Eighth Grade Teacher
Mike Bartlow. It's a class project to
document veterans' experiences and a
way for the veteran to be the teacher of
history.
For More Information
For more information, contact Glenn
A. Warner Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 1371 Memorial Chairman Jim
Raftis 687-4229 or email
Deck the Hearth Wreath Event
to Benefit Traci's Hope
The first annual Deck the Hearth
Wreath Event, a fundraiser to benefit
Traci's Hope, will take place on Friday,
December 7, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, at
The Hearth at Castle Gardens, 1715 Cas-
tle Gardens Road in Vestal.
The Hearth at Castle Gardens donat-
ed over 60 wreaths to local businesses
and community members. They didn't
give them any guidelines or price limits.
They simply said "have fun"! The
wreaths range from classic traditional, to
contemporary, to pure whimsy.
The wreaths are displayed throughout
the Castle Gardens community which
welcomes you to come see them and bid
on them at the silent auction.
While you place your bids on your
favorite wreaths, you can enjoy the sea-
son with petite desserts and a hot cocoa
bar.
Silent auction winners will be sure to
walk away with some truly unique and
lovely wreaths, perfect for your own
home or to give as gifts.
All proceeds of the silent auction
will be given to Traci's Hope so that
they may continue to help local families
who are fighting breast cancer in our
area.
View photos of some of the wreaths at https://pinterest.com/castlegardens/deck-the-hearth/
and at http://deckthehearth.blogspot.com/
TADA Holiday Dance & Delights - Dec 9 TADA! (Tioga Artistic Dance Acad-
emy) Junior and Senior Company proud-
ly present Holiday Dance and Delights
2012.
This event is a benefit dance perfor-
mance which will take place on Decem-
ber 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the First
Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, at
the corner of North Avenue and Temple
Street in Owego.
There will be assorted treats and
warm drinks to enjoy during the show as
well as gift basket raffles and a 50/50
raffle. The dancers will perform from
2:00 to 3:00 pm, and repeat the show
again from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
The entrance donation for this event
is $3.00 for ages 12 and over, and $2.00
for children under 12. All proceeds will
be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foun-
dation of Central New York.
TADA! Company is a performing
troupe of talented, young dancers who
range in age from 7 to 13. They dance in
two benefit performances a year as well
as local community events.
Take a break from the holiday hustle
bustle of shopping and decorating to
enjoy a warm drink, some delicious
treats, and dazzling holiday dancing.
For more information call Director
Karen Harriell (607) 744-1447.
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 7
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Tioga Acting Guild Donates to Open Door Mission
Tioga Acting Guild’s (TAG) Board
of Directors is proud to announce that it
became an official Not-For-Profit corpo-
ration on October 29 and has subse-
quently applied for its tax-exempt status.
This is TAG’s first fulfillment of its
unique mission, to donate to local chari-
ties. Due to the success of their recent
show, “Mixed Nuts” in November, TAG
was able to donate $500 of its proceeds
to the Open Door Mission and their holi-
day food baskets.
TAG’s next show will take you back
to the golden age of radio, featuring,
“It’s a Wonderful Life, a Live Radio
Play”, by Joe Landry for only two days,
December 15 at 7:00 pm and December
16 at 2:00 pm, at the Nichols Elemen-
tary. These two performances will con-
sist of the “live” radio show and a free
dessert for only $10. Tickets can be re-
served by calling 607-565-9849.
If you or your business would like to
become a sponsor of TAG and its chari-
table activities, contact TAG’s president,
Robin Benesh (607-565-9849). Once
again, TAG will be donating to a local
charitable organization, yet to be deter-
mined by the board of directors. Sitting
on the Board of Directors are Robin
Benesh (president), Mike Benesh
(treasurer), Justin Shaw (secretary),
Kelly Schweiger, Fred Schweiger, Bran-
don Benesh, Anne Schweiger.
Volunteers Needed to Help Seniors with Income Tax Filing Volunteers are needed to help senior
citizens with filing income tax.
This program is sponsored by AARP,
and is free of charge for taxpayers.
Come and join the group here in Tioga
County and provide a much needed
service. All training materials and
software are provided for you.
Call Dick Nier at 687-9261, or email
at [email protected] for details.
Candor Events • Candor Free Library Story Hour Every Tuesday, 10:15 to 11:15am, at
2 Bank Street, Candor
• Soup or Chile Nights Every Tuesday Night, 5:00 to 7:00
pm, with dessert and drink. Free will
donation, St. Mark's Episcopal Church,
17 Main St. Candor
• Open Hearts Dinner Every Wednesday, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, at
McKendree UMC, 224 Owego St, Can-
dor. Whether you are looking for fellow-
ship or a free meal this one's for you.
• Friday Night Feast Fridays, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
American Legion Post #907, 90
Spencer Rd, Candor. Menu: 12/7-Pizza,
12/14-Wings & Fingers, 12/21-Spiedies
& Sausage. To order ahead or for take
out call 659-7395.
• Pancake Breakfast Saturday December 8, 8:00 to 10:00 am
Sponsored by the Candor Valley Rid-
ers Snowmobile Club. Serving pancakes,
eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee/tea, orange
juice and milk. Good will donation. At
Beebe Sap House, Route 96, Candor.
• Holiday Ornament Give-Away Saturday, December 8, 9:00 am
The give-away will be at St. Mark's
Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor
• Pancake Breakfast Saturday, December 16, 8 to 11 am
Sponsored by the Candor Fire De-
partment. Pancakes, eggs, home fries,
sausage gravy & biscuits, sausage, or-
ange juice, coffee, hot chocolate. Candor
Fire Station, Rt 96B, 74 Owego Rd,
Candor.
• Christmas Dinner December 25, 1:00 pm
Complete dinner for all to enjoy. St.
Mark's Episcopal Church, 17 Main St.
Candor.
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 8
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Owego Home Tour/Auction - Dec 8
Tioga County Council on the Arts'
32nd Annual Home Tour and Auction
on Saturday, December 8, will feature
four homes and four businesses in
Owego.
Flood damage severely curtailed last
year’s event—however, homes on this
year's tour that were flooded have been
beautifully renovated. The tour is a won-
derful chance to investigate the history,
architecture and décor of homes and
businesses in Owego’s Historic District.
The four homes on the tour are:
49 Front Street, 275 Front Street
(pictured above), 260 Main Street, and
307 Main Street. The four businesses
are: 145 Front St., Parkview Hotel;
86 Main St., Ye Olde Country Florist;
31 Lake St., Van Horn Jewelers; and
120 Front St., Tioga County Historical
Society Museum.
The afternoon tour begins at 1:00 pm
and costs $10. The evening tour begins
at 6:00 pm and costs $15, which in-
cludes admission to the auction to begin
at 8:30 p.m. at the Owego Elk’s Lodge,
corner of Front and Church Streets. Each
stop on the tour offers light refresh-
ments.
The auction will feature many won-
derful artistic and collectible items, as
well as services from local establish-
ments. Plus, you’ll be treated to a wide
array of delectable desserts and fine
wines.
Tickets may be purchased by mail,
by phone (687-0785), or by stopping at
the Arts Council offices at 179 Front St.
in Owego. Purchase your tickets with
cash, check or credit card. On the day of
the event, tickets are available on a first
come, first serve basis at the Owego
Elks Lodge.
The Home Tour and Auction is a
major fundraiser for the Arts Council.
The money raised helps support the
many cultural events presented by the
council year in Tioga County.
Waterman Center Events 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY
625-2221 www.watermancenter.org
Bingo
Saturday, December 1 and 15
Doors open at Noon. Early Bird Bo-
nanza at 12:45 pm. Regular Bingo at
1:00 pm. Cash prizes. All paper. Pro-
ceeds benefit nature programming at
Waterman Center. Easy and fun to play
for the entire family. Food and beverag-
es available. $3 Admission.
Winter Nature Camp
Thursday & Friday, Dec. 27 & 28
Explore Nature in winter at Water-
man Center’s Winter Camp, December
27 and 28 from 9am to 3 pm, children
ages 6 to 11 years are invited to discover
the natural world in winter by hiking,
playing games and other activities. Wa-
terman Center Naturalists will lead ac-
tivities both indoors and out using the
Center’s 92 acres as an outdoor class-
room. Enjoy the outdoors in cold weath-
er. Sign up for one day or both days. The
cost is $35 for one day if you are a Wa-
terman Center member, otherwise the
cost is $40 for one day. The cost is $60
for both days if you are a member, or
$70 if not. Bring a lunch, a water bottle
and come dressed for the weather. Reg-
istration forms are available by calling
Waterman Center at 625-2221 or on
www.watermancenter.org at the Kids
Programs webpage.
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 9
COMING THIS MONTH:
At: PATTY & SAMI’S DINER LOCATION Corner of Main St & Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin, NY 625-2212
Now Serving Breakfast & New Lunch Specials Daily Homemade Fresh Soups and Chili
Watch for upcoming Dinner Specials Take-Out and Delivery Available
Open Daily Monday—Sunday 7am-3pm; Stop in for new Dinner Hours!
Tioga Downs Casino, Vernon Downs Casino Donate $200,000 for NYC Sandy Victims
Chairman of American Racing and
Entertainment Jeff Gural, Tioga Downs
Casino, and Vernon Downs Casino and
Hotel are pleased to announce that they
are donating $200,000 to the American
Red Cross in aid of victims of Hurricane
Sandy in New York City.
Between Sunday, November 11 and
Sunday, November 18, patrons who do-
nated $5 Sunday through Thursday, and
those who donated $10 on Friday and
Saturday, received a free buffet in Tioga
Downs’ County Fair Buffet. Patrons
were also encouraged to donate addition-
al funds above $5 and $10, with the total
amount generously matched by Jeff
Gural.
Through these means, as well as with
donations from employees, Tioga
Downs donated $31,000 and Vernon
Downs amassed a total of $28,000.
These amounts, with the help of Jeff
Gural’s matching and personal dona-
tions, met the combined donation goal of
$200,000.
According to Mr. Gural, “Our areas
know what it’s like to deal with the af-
termath of a flood, which is evident by
the generosity of our patrons in showing
their support for Hurricane Sandy vic-
tims.”
In addition, Meadowlands Racetrack
and Gural are donating $250,000 to the
American Red Cross to assist with Hur-
ricane Sandy relief efforts in New Jer-
sey.
For more information, go to
www.tiogadowns.com, or visit them on
Facebook.
Patty York will be retiring due to health reasons from “Patty & Sami’s Diner at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Main Street in Apalachin. Keith Thomas will take ownership of the diner later this month. Keith will start with the same menu as Patty, with the additions of many new specials. He also plans to start serving dinners later in the month. Patty will be working with Keith during the transition.
For public programs on Friday nights
at Kopernik Observatory and Science
Center (KOSC), doors open at 6:30 pm,
programs begin at 7:00 pm. Admission
$5 adults $3 seniors/students $16 family
maximum. Group rates available.
►Movie "Star of Bethlehem" December 14, 7pm - An investigation of
the star which is said to have appeared at
the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.
►Doomsday is Here! December 21, 7pm - James Eggleston
explains the Mayan calendar prophesies.
Previous doomsday scenarios will be
explored: the Jupiter Effect, Religious
Apocalypticism, Y2K, and other predic-
tions. More plausible short- and long-
range threats to the human race will be
examined.
►Polar Bear Astronomy – Clear Skies Only December 26-31, 6-
10pm - KOSC will be open each clear
night for telescope viewing. Dress
warm.
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center Events 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal 748-3685 www.kopernik.org
New Owner for Apalachin Diner
Patty York and Keith Thomas
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 10
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McDonald's Re-Opens in Owego
The McDonald’s restaurant at
Hickories Park Road in Owego
celebrated its Grand Re-Opening at
11:00 am on Thursday, November
15, marking the completion of a full
rebuild.
Originally opened in 1976, the
restaurant recently completed
construction after damages from last
year’s flooding forced the restaurant
to close.
A variety of activities celebrated
the re-opening, including a contest
where every 10th car through the new
double drive-thru lanes won a $10.00
Arch Card gift card, culminating with
the 100th car winning $100 cash. A
live radio broadcast by WHWK took
place from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 pm to
join in on the celebration as well.
On December 8, there will be a
Family Day full of fun activities
including breakfast with Santa from
9:00 to 11:00 am, a live radio
broadcast with WMRV from 3:00 to
5:00 pm, craft time from 4:00 to 6:00
pm, and a meet and greet with the
one and only Ronald McDonald from
5:00 to 7:00 pm.
“This re-opening not only
represents a major reinvestment in
this store, but also in this community,
and this is our way of thanking all of
our customers for their past
patronage.” said Beth Dibble, who
owns and operates six McDonald’s
restaurants in the Southern Tier in
addition to Owego. “We greatly value
our customer’s patience and are very
excited about all of the improvements
to the store and how they will
enhance our customers’ overall
experience here.”
The new restaurant includes a
modern design with a fireplace and
TV that creates a sleek and
sophisticated dining experience. The
simple, neutral finishes allow the
sculptural and architectural pieces to
stand out among modern, clean lines.
The new double drive-thru lanes will
offer faster service and will be open
24 hours.
Historic Owego Marketplace -
Shop Downtown Gift Certificates Available
The busy holiday season is upon
us, ready or not, so how about getting
an early and easy start to your holi-
day gift shopping by purchasing an
Historic Owego Marketplace gift
certificate? These gift certificates can
be used at 20 different participating
retailers in the Historic Owego Mar-
ketplace. Businesses included are:
Artisan's Townhouse, Black Cat Gal-
lery, Gallery 41, Grandma's Cottage,
Hair Color Cafe, Hand of Man,
Home Central, Katie's Kreations, Ls
Chicas Taqueria, Original Italian,
Owego Tattoo Co., Riverow
Bookshop, Scott Smith & Son, Sus-
quehanna Printers, Tender Loving
Care by Maureen, Tioga County His-
torical Museum, Tioga Trails Cafe,
The Cellar Restaurant, The Goat Boy
and Van Horn Jewelers.
Gift certificates may be pur-
chased either at the Tioga County
Tourism Office, 80 North Avenue,
Owego or online at the web site:
www.owegolovesshoppers.com.
They are available in increments of
$25 to $100.
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 11
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Apalachin Lions Club Holiday Toy Collection The Apalachin Lions Club needs
your help with their annual collection of
new or like new toys for distribution to
needy families in the Apalachin (Zip
C122ode 13732), Campville east to the
Broome County line, and Little
Meadows (Zip Code 18830) areas.
With the generous support of many
individuals, and organizations in the
Apalachin community, the Lions have
been helping needy families for over 50
years with food and gifts during the
holiday season, and with numerous other
forms of assistance throughout the year.
Collection barrels will be in the lobby
of the Apalachin Elementary School,
Tioga Hills School, Apalachin
Pharmacy, and White Tails in Little
Meadows, PA, now until December 11.
For more information, call Vince
Hawley at 625-2365.
The Town of Owego Fire District
has received a generous donation by the
Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation.
The foundation has awarded $15,000 in
funding for the district to install a two-
way radio system that will help improve
communications capabilities for fire-
fighters and emergency medical re-
sponders.
The system will link the districts
two departments, and reduce radio trans-
missions over the county 911 system to
allow for increased and improved com-
munication between responders across
town, freeing up airwaves that are cur-
rently shared countywide. The system
will also provide more localized cover-
age, eliminating certain areas where cur-
rent radios are ineffective. The radio
system is currently in the design phase,
and is expected to be completed within a
year.
The Town of Owego Fire District is
responsible for fire protection serving
the southwest, and northeast quarters of
the Town of Owego. The fire district is
responsible for providing equipment,
administering the annual operating
budgets, determining fire district taxa-
tion rate, compliance with safety stand-
ards and governance of the district. The
district includes the Campville Fire De-
partment on Route 17C and the
Southside Fire Company on Waits Road
which provide the fire stations and vol-
unteer emergency responders to fulfill
the needs of the community.
The Mildred Faulkner Truman
Foundation's mission is to practice re-
sponsible stewardship of the charitable
trust of its benefactress, Mildred Faulk-
ner Truman, by providing worthwhile
grants to organizations that enhance and
benefit the residents of Tioga County,
New York. The Foundation wishes to
accomplish this mission by encouraging
grant requests for critical needs, capital
projects and seed money for new and
special projects or programs. It is the
Foundation's intent that through atten-
tion to such requests, the grants awarded
will address the community's challenges
and make a significant difference.
Tax Preparation Bookkeeping
Business Consultant
DARLING TAX SERVICE Vicki Darling
Barbara Snyder
Phone (607) 625-4395 6276 State Route 434 Fax (607) 625-5488 Apalachin, NY 13732
Fire District Awarded $15,000
2013 Historical Calendars Benefit Fire Co. The Little Meadows Fire Company
has once again put together a collection
of historical pictures from the Little
Meadows, Apolacon Township, and
Apalachin area. These pictures have
been compiled into a 2013 calendar.
The 2013 historical calendars are
now on sale. They are full of pictures
from the good old days. If you would
like to purchase one of these historical
calendars they are available at White
Tails Bar and Grill, Rhonda's Country
Cuts, Little Meadows Service Center,
Wagner's Store, Smart Choice Cigarette
Store, and Fasulo's Deli/Café, or you can
call (570) 623-2303, or email
[email protected]. The cost is
$10. All proceeds benefit the Little
Meadows Fire Company.
Candor Valley Riders
Snowmobile Club
Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday
of each month at 7:00 pm, at Candor
Ambulance Garage, 58 Main Street,
Candor.
Contact Louie Gunn, "President"
659-7726
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 12
HOLIDAY MAGIC 2012 Saturday December 8th
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! One and all! Holiday Magic is returning to Newark Val-ley once again this December—Saturday, December 8, 2012, to be exact. The magic begins at 4:00pm and comes to a sad but satisfying end at 8:00pm. The jolly old man in white beard and red suit will land at the vil-lage green at 4:00. Children can visit with him—sugarplums dancing in their heads—at the gazebo until about 5:00. Right off the green, from the Rollie Noble Room beside the post office, holiday music will spill out into the fresh, crisp air, along with that distinc-tive aroma of gingerbread. Let that aroma, mixed with that of hot cocoa, coffee and popcorn, lure you in so you can indulge in Giblin’s Kids' Candy Shop (homemade candies offered by fifth graders at NVMS) or Cake Crea-tions (delicious homemade cakes) or Peppermint Perfection Pink Pigs (from Family and Consumer classes at NVMS). Newark Valley United Methodist Church will also offer homemade soup, bread and pies. Spend your time marveling at all the creatively designed gingerbread houses with a backdrop of holiday greenery and sparkling lights. New this year will be even larger cash prizes for gingerbread house entries judged on visual appeal, use of materials and originality in five categories: adult (16 and up), youth (11-15), youngster (10 and under), group/family and peo-ple’s choice (to be voted on during the festival). To enter please call JoAnn Byrne at 642-3906 or E-mail [email protected]. Entries will be accepted on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at the Noble Room. Before you head to the Depot, take your chance on an array of terrific raffle items/baskets including a free raffle for boy's bike and a girl's bike. The Depot, located off Whig Street, will be dressed to the nines with more than 20 decorated Christmas trees and 16 beautifully arrayed wreaths made up by local artists. The wreaths will be offered up for bid in a silent auction. A new addition this year for the young—and not so young alike—will be two model trains on a dioramic layout in the waiting room. Grassanova with Tom Quigley will serenade you with bluegrass-flavored holiday music throughout the evening. Of course it wouldn’t be the Depot without oodles of delectable food—pulled pork sandwiches, chili, sloppy joes, hot dogs with the works, and luscious desserts. Warm your tummy with hot chocolate or mulled cider. And Santa—you remember, that jolly old man with the big heart—will descend upon the Depot at 5:30 to add to his list all the Christmas wishes the wonder-eyed children have to offer. Children can also write letters to Santa and mail them in “Santa’s Mailbox.” While they wait for Santa’s arrival, there will be holiday crafts and cookie decorating—and of course, cookie eating. Horse and wagon rides will run between the village green and the depot throughout the evening. So don your warmest mittens and festive hat and come join in the holiday fun at Newark Valley’s seventh annual Holiday Magic Festival.
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DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 13
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Happy Holidays
The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players
will present Philip Grecian's adaptation
of Jean Shepherd's 'A Christmas Story'
for the eleventh year in a row on Decem-
ber 6, 8, 9, and December 14, 15, 16, at
the Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center,
42 Delphine Street in Owego.
"'A Christmas Story' somehow draws
me in year after year," director Kathy
Harris said. "I thought I knew the show,
having played the mother four times.
But directing gives you a whole new
perspective. My challenge is to keep it
the same warm, wonderful play people
have grown to love, yet add enough of
my own tweaks and touches to make it
fresh and fun."
This classic, which is now a Christ-
mas tradition for many families in the
region, portrays the riotous trials and
travails of young Ralphie Parker on his
quest for the one thing he wants for
Christmas: a Red Ryder BB gun. His
requests for the gun keep getting re-
proved with a "you'll shoot your eye
out" by his parents and even his teacher
so he's not real sure he's going to get it.
On top of that, his skirmishes with his
brother and the school bully leave him
wondering if he'll ever make it to Christ-
mas at all.
The cast includes Jamie Cornell as
Ralph (the narrator), Doug Benish as the
Old Man, Heather Tinker as Mother,
Jonathan Langton as Ralphie, Dylan
Agan as Randy, Brendan Gillette as
Scut, Camden Dyer-DeCator as Flick,
Thad Robertson as Schwartz, Sierra
Agan as Esther Jane, Kennedy Dyer-
DeCator as Helen, and Meg Barker as
Miss Shields.
Shows start at 8:00 pm on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, and at 2:00 pm on
Sunday. The Thursday show this year
prevents a conflict with Owego's 'Lights
on the River Festival.' General admis-
sion is $18 for adults and $10 for chil-
dren 12 and under. Friday admission for
students with ID cards is $10. Sunday
admission for seniors 60 and over is $15.
Fine wines and beers, in addition to
snacks, are available to enjoy at your
table during the show, and there isn't a
bad seat in the house.
The show is underwritten in part by
Keith A. Nichols MD, PLLC; D. Chris-
tian Aumock, D.D.S.; and Katie’s Krea-
tions. It's produced through special ar-
rangement with The Dramatic Publish-
ing Company of Woodstock, Ill. To re-
serve seats, call the Ti-Ahwaga Perform-
ing Arts Center at 687-2130 and log on
to www.tiahwaga.com for more infor-
mation about the theater.
Ti-Ahwaga Players Present 'A Christmas Story'
At the Apalachin Library 719 Main Street, Apalachin 625-3333
• Bow Making Tuesday, December 4, 7 pm
Learn to make bows. You need at
least 3 yards of wired ribbon (any
width). If you know that you are coming,
please let the library know.
• Knitting in December Tuesday, December 11, 1 pm
The knitters are mostly beginners so
don't be afraid to join the fun. Knitting
teachers available to help.
• Computer Classes Monday, January 7, 1 pm
New computer classes will begin on
January 7 at 1 pm. Sign up is a must.
The first class will be a repeat of PC
101.
• Library Hours The library will be closed December
24, 25, and 31, and January 1.
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor,
In a recent local newspaper there was
an article concerning the Owego Ele-
mentary school building project. One
statement that really stood out for me
was “having administrative offices at-
tached to the new school are instead now
leaning toward building a separate struc-
ture”. It has been stated that having a
separate building will not be covered by
the State. Meaning, if any repairs are
needed, the State will not cover them.
Of course we’ll hear there shouldn’t be
any repairs because it will be a new
building. But what about ‘down the
road’? Why should there be a burden
placed on future taxpayers if it can be
prevented today? I believe a few square
feet can be carved out of the new Ele-
mentary school to house the District
offices. Eliminate the Board room idea,
for the District office, and use a confer-
ence room. Eliminate the Auditorium
idea, for the elementary school, and use
the gym. If there is a dead line, like the
Superintendent keeps saying, why are
there any discussions concerning chang-
es? How large is this new school going
to be? What is the proposed square foot-
age? I can’t seem to find the answers on
the school’s website. It’s been men-
tioned that an additional cleaning person
will have to hired, so how many square
feet are we talking about?
Sincerely,
Candy Sweppenheiser
Owego, NY
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Castellucci's 16th Annual Blood Drive Town of Owego Supervisor Donald
Castellucci, Jr. will be sponsoring his
16th Annual Memorial Blood Drive in
honor of his parents, Donald and Grace
Castellucci, Sr. The drive will be held
from 1:30 to 6:30 pm on December 27 at
the Owego Elks Club. Appointments can
be made by calling 1-800-redcross or
visiting www.redcrossblood.org.
Each year since his father’s death on
December 25, 1997, Castellucci has
sponsored a blood drive in his memory.
In 2010, Castellucci lost his mother to
cancer as well, and added her memory to
the blood drive.
"During their illness, blood and plate-
lets were needed to extend their life,"
Castellucci explained. "We try to give
something back to help others. We have
recruited over 500 donors helping 1500
patients to date. We thank all who have
joined us in helping others."
As in the past, a rigatoni and meatball
dinner will be served to all donors. The
family also asks that a food item be
brought to be donated to Tioga County
Rural Ministry. Cash donations in the
Castelluccis’ memory are also accepted
and sent to the Rural Ministry as well.
"Many sponsors over the years have
made this event successful; Roma’s Bak-
ery, The Dugout Sports Bar, The Sports
Page, The Vestal Dollar Store, The Ale
House, Weis/Giant Markets and the
Owego Elks to name a few," Castelluci
said. "Of course the donors are what
make the event most successful.
"During the Christmas holiday we are
blessed with family get-togethers,
friends, and gifts. On December 27, we
all can give the most important gift of
the season: the gift of life! Thank you
for all of the past support and we hope to
see you on the 27th. May all of you have
a blessed Christmas and holiday season."
Homeowners Save Money and Energy State financing program can help lower utility bills As the winter months approach and
the weather grows colder, many
homeowners, especially those living in
drafty houses, begin feeling the pinch of
high home heating prices. Fortunately, a
new program from the New York State
Energy Research Development
Authority (NYSERDA) can help people
increase the energy efficiency of their
houses and save money on their utility
bills.
The Home Performance Energy
Efficiency Program offers free energy
assessments of homes by accredited
contractors. After the assessment, the
program helps homeowners through the
process of financing their home
improvements with grants (up to $5,000
that eligible homeowners do not have to
pay back), or low-interest loans.
“We can help people make their
homes cooler in the summer and warmer
in the winter, while saving money on
their utility bills,” said Euphemia
Martin, the program’s Regional
Outreach Coordinator for the Southern
Tier. “And people often find that their
health improves after an energy retrofit,
because ventilation problems, gas leaks,
mold and mildew are also taken care of
in the process.”
For more information or to sign up
for a free energy assessment, contact
Euphemia Martin at (607) 723-0110,
10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through
Friday, or email [email protected].
The Newark Valley Community
Christmas choir will present their annual
Christmas Cantata, "Let the Whole
World Sing!" by Joel Raney, at 7:00 pm
on Sunday, December 9, at the Newark
Valley United Methodist Church, Rt. 38
in Newark Valley. (In case of inclement
weather, the makeup date is Sunday De-
cember 16, at 7:00 pm).
The choir, directed by Mrs. Jewel
Griffith and accompanied by Mrs. Bren-
da Yeier, consists of members of the
Newark Valley and surrounding com-
munities from many churches far and
wide. Christmas is celebrated in more
than 160 countries by many diverse peo-
ple. Yet despite these differences, we
celebrate the season united as one king-
dom of believers. The hope for peace on
earth is shared by all in our small towns,
cities and throughout the world. Please
come and join the choir in celebrating
Christmas with "Let the Whole World
Sing!"
Christmas Cantata - Dec 9 in Newark Valley
Toys Needed for Christmas Party The Tioga County Chamber of
Commerce is collecting toys for the 8th
Annual Community Christmas Party
sponsored by the Tioga County
Corrections Association and Tioga
Opportunities. The party will be held at
the Countryside Community Center on
Friday, December 14, from 4:00 until
7:00 pm.
If you would like to donate new,
unwrapped toys for children ages birth
to 12 years old, please drop the gifts off
before December 7 at the chamber office
at 80 North Avenue. If you have
questions, contact the Tioga County
Chamber of Commerce at 687-2020
DECEMBER 2012 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 15
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Vestal Writer Releases First Book Dave Elder, a Vestal writer and
a graduate from the class of 1969,
recently released his first book,
called "Expecting the Broken Brain
to Do Mental Pushups -- a Personal
Journey to Understanding Schizo-
phrenia and Depression."
The cover of the book features a
picture of Dave's mother Gerald-
ine, who was also a Vestal gradu-
ate, but from the class of 1942.
She taught him a lot about schizo-
phrenia, without meaning to do so,
and he accompanied her on more
than one trip to the New York State
Hospital in Binghamton while
growing up in Ross Corners.
Why a book about schizophre-
nia and depression? Dave feels that
taking the reader along on his jour-
ney to get to a basic understanding
of these mental issues could possi-
bly help others reach their own
point of understanding sooner than
they might otherwise, and that
someone who, like him, finds
themselves in the role of caregiver for a
family member or friend with these is-
sues, truly needs to get to that point of
understanding as soon as possible. The
caregiver's perspective also sets Dave's
story apart from the majority of books
on the subject, as most of the previous
writing related to this topic has come
from either the sufferers, such as Sylvia
Plath's The Bell Jar, or from the profes-
sional who treat them, such as Dr. Nan-
cy C. Andreasen's The Broken Brain.
Ideally, Dave would like his book to
play a role in demystifying these issues
for the general public because he be-
lieves our society as a whole will benefit
from a better overall understanding of
psychiatric problems and the people who
suffer from them.
You can find a copy at Books I
Should Have Read in Endicott and River
Read in Binghamton, and the book is
also available from Amazon.com in
print form and as a kindle download. To
find out more, visit MentalPushups.com.
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Ashlee Darrow, 12, of Apalachin, just finished her 3rd annual Paws for Pets to help out Stray Haven in Waverly. She delivered $1,000 worth of pet and cleaning supplies. Ashlee started Paws for Pets because of her love of pets, and she plans to continue Paw for Pets every year. Ashlee thanks everyone who helped her this year.