APALACHIN • OWEGO • NICHOLS TIOGA CENTER • NEWARK VALLEY YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • www.CommunityPress.us Volume 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Number 9 PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #9 APALACHIN, NY BROWN ENTERPRISE AND MARKETING 7830 STATE ROUTE 434 APALACHIN, NEW YORK 13732 CAMPVILLE • BARTON • CANDOR SMITHBORO • CATATONK CARRIER ROUTE POSTAL CUSTOMER 7830 Rt 434, Apalachin 625-2332 or 245-6139 Fall Special $59.95! BEAM Electronics Hobbies & more... 7830 Rt 434, Apalachin, N. Y. 625-2222 BEARCAT SCANNERS HEAR ALL THE ACTION AS IT HAPPENS Dog Park Opens in Owego A new dog park is now open in the Town of Owego. On September 4, guests and their ca- nine friends gathered at Hickories Park in Owego for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremo- ny to officially open the Rebecca Weits- man Memorial Dog Park. The nearly three-acre park has been a process spearheaded by the Owego Dog Owners Group (ODOG); Delta Engi- neers; Homer C Gow & Sons Inc. of Owego, the contractor awarded its con- struction; and was made possible through funding by Adam Weitsman of Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling. The project was also accomplished through collaboration between ODOG and the Town of Owego. Weitsman donated the funding for the dog park as a gift to the community and to honor and pay tribute to his sister Re- becca (Becky) Weitsman, an avid dog lover, who passed away in September 2001. The highlight of the park’s opening was “Paws In”, in which community members and their dogs were able to enter the park for the first time. The dog park’s state-of-the-art con- struction and design will withstand weather and ensure longevity of its use. The park has an area for large dogs, and area for small dogs, and an area contain- ing agility equipment. Rules for use of the dog park are post- ed, and dog owners are expected to comply with those rules in order to use the park. Dogs using the park must be licensed (if applicable), and must have their vaccinations. For the long term, the Owego Dog Owners Group will perform some maintenance at the park. Because the park is located on municipal property, an agreement between ODOG and the Town of Owego is in place, and active ODOG volunteers will be needed to en- sure the longevity of the park. Donations to the Owego Dog Owners Group are welcomed, because ODOG will be responsible, per the agreement with the Town of Owego, for any repairs that might be needed. ODOG is currently accepting new members. More information about the group can be found at owegodogs.org. The arch at the entrance to the dog park offers a memorial to Rebecca (Becky) Weitsman. Becky’s brother, Adam Weitsman, owner of Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling, funded the project in memory of his sister. (ODOG Photo) The Apalachin Library and the Cruty Family on September 1 launched the Irene J. Cruty Memorial Backpack Pro- gram to benefit the community and chil- dren served by the Tioga County De- partment of Social Services. Total funding to the library from the Irene J. Cruty Memorial is $7,000. Stephen Cruty presented a check for more than $5,000 to the Apalchin Li- brary for programs and improvements to the library. A Memorial Reading Garden and large print reading resources will also be supported by this funding. Re- sources will also support the Irene J. Cruty Memorial Backpack Program. The generous allocation of $1,000 for back to school supplies by the Irene J. Cruty Memorial surpasses the needs of patrons of the Apalachin Library. Rec- ognizing a great need for backpacks and school supplies among the children in Tioga County receiving services from the Tioga County Department of Social Services and associated agencies, and in line with the Apalachin Library's com- mitment to serving the greater communi- ty of Owego and Tioga County, The Apalachin Library and Cruty family decided to donate surplus supplies to the Department of Social Services. Hun- dreds of children currently receive ser- vices in Tioga County every day, and they will benefit from this collection. Irene J. Cruty, a resident of Apala- chin, passed away on August 20, 2014. She was an avid reader and a member, patron, and volunteer of the Apalachin Library. It was Irene’s desire to see the Apala- chin Library continue to flourish, and arrangements were made with her family and estate to create and sustain the Irene J. Cruty Memorial to achieve that goal. Cruty Family Helps Library, Students Irene J. Cruty SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOLS OPEN OPEN OPEN DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE SAFELY SAFELY SAFELY
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APALACHIN • OWEGO • NICHOLS
TIOGA CENTER • NEWARK VALLEY
YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • www.CommunityPress.us Volume 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Number 9
PRESORTED STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #9 APALACHIN, NY
BROWN ENTERPRISE AND MARKETING 7830 STATE ROUTE 434
APALACHIN, NEW YORK 13732
CAMPVILLE • BARTON • CANDOR
SMITHBORO • CATATONK
CARRIER ROUTE POSTAL CUSTOMER
7830 Rt 434, Apalachin 625-2332 or 245-6139
Fall Special $59.95!
BEAM Electronics Hobbies & more... 7830 Rt 434, Apalachin, N. Y. 625-2222
BEARCAT SCANNERS
HEAR ALL THE ACTION AS IT HAPPENS
Dog Park Opens in Owego
A new dog park is now open in the
Town of Owego.
On September 4, guests and their ca-
nine friends gathered at Hickories Park
in Owego for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremo-
ny to officially open the Rebecca Weits-
man Memorial Dog Park.
The nearly three-acre park has been a
process spearheaded by the Owego Dog
Owners Group (ODOG); Delta Engi-
neers; Homer C Gow & Sons Inc. of
Owego, the contractor awarded its con-
struction; and was made possible through
funding by Adam Weitsman of Upstate
Shredding – Weitsman Recycling. The
project was also accomplished through
collaboration between ODOG and the
Town of Owego.
Weitsman donated the funding for the
dog park as a gift to the community and
to honor and pay tribute to his sister Re-
becca (Becky) Weitsman, an avid dog
lover, who passed away in September
2001.
The highlight of the park’s opening
was “Paws In”, in which community
members and their dogs were able to
enter the park for the first time.
The dog park’s state-of-the-art con-
struction and design will withstand
weather and ensure longevity of its use.
The park has an area for large dogs, and
area for small dogs, and an area contain-
ing agility equipment.
Rules for use of the dog park are post-
ed, and dog owners are expected to
comply with those rules in order to use
the park. Dogs using the park must be
licensed (if applicable), and must have
their vaccinations.
For the long term, the Owego Dog
Owners Group will perform some
maintenance at the park. Because the
park is located on municipal property, an
agreement between ODOG and the
Town of Owego is in place, and active
ODOG volunteers will be needed to en-
sure the longevity of the park.
Donations to the Owego Dog Owners
Group are welcomed, because ODOG
will be responsible, per the agreement
with the Town of Owego, for any repairs
that might be needed.
ODOG is currently accepting new
members. More information about the
group can be found at owegodogs.org.
The arch at the entrance to the dog park offers a memorial to Rebecca (Becky) Weitsman. Becky’s brother, Adam Weitsman, owner of Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling, funded the project in memory of his sister. (ODOG Photo)
SEPTEMBER 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 4
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Cruise-In at the Ransom Steele Tavern
The new “Ransom Steele Tavern” in Apalachin held their first Cruise-In on Wednesday, August 26. Over two dozen vehicles were on display on Main Street in front of the tavern. Owner Mike Liberty plans to have more “Cruise-In” events in the future. For information on upcoming events, check out their web site at: www.RansomSteeleTavern.com.
Tom Mitchell, one of the world's
most influential computer scientists, and
son of Louise Bogaczyk Mitchell of
Apalachin, recently received the honor-
ary degree of Doctor of Laws from Dal-
housie University in Halifax, Nova Sco-
tia, in recognition of his influence and
pioneering contributions to the fields of
machine learning, artificial intelligence
and cognitive neuroscience.
Tom grew up in Apalachin and is a
graduate of Vestal Senior High School,
class of 1969, and is a 2010 Hall of
Fame Honoree. He is currently the E.
Fredkin University Professor and Chair
of the Machine Learning Department,
School of Computer Science, at Carne-
gie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
Tom led the team that
developed the Never-
Ending Language
Learner (NELL) the
first computer system
that simulates human
learning. He was also
one of the people who
created the technology
that led to Siri.
In his speech to the
Dalhousie graduates,
Tom pointed out how
fast technology is
moving, comparing the
technology of 2000 with 2015, and gave
his predictions for the next 15 years: 1)
Self-driving cars will be widespread,
especially in cities where they will have
their own car-pool lanes (no human
drivers allowed); 2) Light bulbs will be
"smart" with a camera, microphone,
speaker, display and wireless connectivi-
ty, and have the ability to learn, making
the room a "smart space"; 3) Comput-
ers will learn to read; and 4) The em-
phasis of medical care will shift from
treatment to prevention and early detec-
tion as medical data is collected daily
via wearable devices and home-based
sensors.
Tom Mitchell Receives Honorary Degree
The Art of Taxidermy will be on exhib-
it at the Vestal Museum until November
14. The exhibit features works by Joe
Havel, Mike Macey, Kyle Konecny, Scott
Benjaman, pieces from the Roberson Mu-
seum Collection, and personal pieces
from Vestal residents.
Fall museum hours are Thursday and
Friday 12:30 to 4:30pm, and Saturday and
Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00pm.
The museum is at 328 Vestal Parkway
East, next to the Vestal Public Library.
Art of Taxidermy at Vestal Museum
SEPTEMBER 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 8
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was
held on August 5 at The Petal Pusher at
39 Lake Street in Owego.
The Petal Pusher is a unique gift shop
with handmade items, Ginger Snaps and
other jewelry brands, handbags, soaps
and lotions, pottery, scarves and many
other one-of-a-kind gifts and treasured
décor items. The owners are cousins
who enjoy working together to make
their shop a fun and exciting experience.
The Petal Pusher is open Wednesday
through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm,
and Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Ribbon Cutting at The Petal Pusher
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was
held on August 12 at the Waverly Fami-
ly Resource Center’s new location at
460 Broad Street (where Catholic Chari-
ties used to be).
Ribbon Cutting Held at Family Resource Center
The Newark Valley Fire Department
Open House will be held on Saturday,
October 10, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The event will include live fire extin-
guisher training, education and preven-
tion materials, station tours, kids’ activi-
ties, and sheriff’s “Safe Child” program.
NV Fire Dept Open House - October 10
“Ghostbusters” will
be shown on a 24-foot
inflatable screen at
Draper Park on Front
Street in Owego at
dusk (approx-imately 8:30 pm) on Satur-
day, September 12. Come dressed as
your favorite ghostbuster, bring a blan-
ket, and enjoy a classic family movie
under the stars.
The event is free, and everyone is
welcome to attend.
Sponsors of the event are Visions
Federal Credit Union and the Village of
Owego.
For more information, contact the
Tioga Arts Council at 687-0785 or
email
tiogaartscouncil
@gmail.com.
“Ghostbusters” to be Shown Outdoors
The Newark Valley Chamber of
Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Au-
gust 26 for RB Artistry at 25 Main
Street, Newark Valley. RB Artistry is
open Tuesday to Friday, 12:00 Noon to
6:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00
pm. Their mission is to teach and inspire
all young artists to not be afraid to make
a career out of their passion. After years
of paying ridiculous fees to put work in
local galleries and dealing with preten-
tious artsy farsty people, they now have
our their place! A place where artists
can sell and display their work and get
promoted by RB Artistry at the same
time. For mor information visit their
web site www.RBArtistry.com
New Business in Newark Valley
SEPTEMBER 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 9
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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremo-
ny will be held on Wednesday,
September 9 at 11:00 am at
Carol’s Coffee and Art Bar,
177 Front Street in Owego.
Carol’s Coffee and Art Bar
is an eclectic location that will
stimulate your senses with the
pleasantries of specialty cof-
fees and local art in a comfort-
able setting.
In addition to coffee, the
shop serves hot mulled cider,
cocoa, smoothies, baked
goods, ice cream and soups.
The gallery has a monthly
featured artist and uncorked
art classes. This is the perfect
location to start your day, have
a quick meeting (free Wi-Fi),
engage in something artistic,
spend some time with a friend,
or grab something good to go.
Ribbon Cutting at Coffee/Art Bar - Sept. 9
Congratulations to Bill Kenville,
Safety Officer, for being selected as
Tioga County Employee of the 3rd
Quarter 2015.
Bill started as the Tioga County Safe-
ty Officer on August 26, 2013, and with-
in a short time period it was clear that he
was the right person for the job. As the
Safety Officer, Bill must ensure that
departments are in compliance with
rules and procedures which can some-
times be met with resistance as the safest
way is not always the easiest or fastest
way. However, Bill’s ability to com-
municate with employees in a diplomat-
ic, non-threating manner ensures cooper-
ation and achieves the desired goals and
objectives.
Bill works closely with Tioga Coun-
ty’s liability carrier, NYMIR, and large-
ly due to Bill’s conscientious perfor-
mance of his duties, the county received
the NYMIR Risk Management Award in
2014. He also works with the NYS De-
partment of Labor PESH consultant and
has been able to obtain free training
which helps provide employees with the
proper tools to do their jobs safely. He
has taken a fresh look at the county poli-
cies that involve safety issues and has
been involved in making needed revi-
sions.
He is very knowledgeable and will-
ing to assist whenever he can. Recently
he assisted the County Attorney in de-
veloping her portion of the Continuity of
Operations Plan (COOP) by researching
COOP templates in other jurisdictions.
In his role as ADA Coordinator, Bill
developed brochures for handicap park-
ing education. He has also improved
ways to bring safety instruction to coun-
ty personnel and researched other re-
sources to expand safety topics for de-
partments to access.
The position of Safety Officer is part-
time and Bill has established regular
working hours which brings consistency
to his availability for county personnel.
At the same time when the needs of the
county require flexibility, he willingly
accommodates often rearranging his
own time for the needs of the county.
Bill has genuine concern for the safety
and wellbeing of people and is always
looking for new ways to improve upon
how things are done.
Bill lives in Binghamton with his
wife Vickie and has two children. He is
a retired Endicott Fire Captain who
served in the Village of Endicott Fire
Department for 25 years. In his free
time, what little he may have, you might
find Bill out on the golf course.
Bill will be recognized as Employee
of the 3rd Quarter at the Legislative
Meeting at 6pm, September 15, in the
Hubbard Auditorium at 56 Main Street.
County Employee of the Quarter
The Tioga Arts Council is seeking
entries for its 3rd annual Members’ Ex-
hibition. On display for the month of
October, this exhibition is open to all
current, renewing, and new Members of
Tioga Arts Council (TAC). Members
may submit one work each, and submis-
sions may include any original artwork
that has been created by the TAC mem-
ber as a single piece or edition. There is
no fee to enter.
Drop-off dates are Tuesday, Septem-
ber 29, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, and
Wednesday, September 30, 9:00 am to
7:00 pm.
The works will be on display October
2 through October 30. A reception will
be held on Friday, October 2, from 5:00
to 8:00 pm.
Become a member or renew your
membership when you deliver your
work for the exhibition. For more infor-
mation, call 687-0785, or go to
www.tiogaartscouncil.org.
The Tioga Arts Council is located at
179 Front Street in Owego, and is open
Mondays, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and
Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 am to
4:00 pm.
Call for Entries
SEPTEMBER 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 10
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MIDDENDORF CHICKEN BBQ Sat. Sept. 19th 2pm | Tickets: PreSale $10 Day of Event $12
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MONDAY ~ FREE POOL 7pm till 10pm
Tues & Sat – Wing Day –All Day Long $5.50 doz. Friday & Saturday- Surf & Turf w/ Salad Bar
Apalachin Highway Clean-up Would you like to help?
A Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
meets the 4th Thursday of every month
at the Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal
Pkwy East in Vestal.
The group is open to anyone with
multiple sclerosis and their family mem-
bers. Register with the agency by calling
1-800-975-2404.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Rummage Sale in Apalachin - Sept. 26
Gold Star Mother's Day is observed
in the United States on the last Sunday
of September. It is a day for people to
recognize and honor those who have lost
a son or daughter while serving the Unit-
ed States Armed Forces.
Church pastors in their Sunday, Sep-
tember 27, worship services are encour-
aged to honor Gold Star Mothers and
their families.
Gold Star Mother’s Day - September 27
There will be a Super, 1-Day Rum-
mage Sale on Saturday, September 26,
from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, at the Apala-
chin United Methodist Church, 303
Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin.
Low to moderate income individuals
and families are invited to Participate in
a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution spon-
sored by the Apalachin Lions Club in
partnership with the Food Bank of the
Southern Tier.
The distribution will be held on Octo-
ber 28, 2015, from 12:00 Noon at St
Margaret Mary Catholic Church parking
lot, 110 Pennsylvania Avenue in Apala-
chin. Please bring your own bags or
boxes.
Call Food Bank of the Southern Tier
607-796-6061 with any questions.
In addition to The Mobile Food Pan-
try, The Owego Apalachin Family Read-
ing Partnership will be distributing free
children's books
Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution
Twenty-five youth from all over
Broome and Tioga counties watched the
Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sun-
day, August 30 at Skate Estate in Vestal.
They are part of the Broome & Tioga
Reality Check Program and were cele-
brating the new Legacy truth® ad that
aired for the first time during the VMAs.
The local Reality Check program was
one of only four programs nationwide
that won a mini-grant from Legacy to
celebrate the airing of the new “It’s a
Trap” ad that cautions youth and young
adults to realize that “social smoking” is
not harmless, but a trap that often leads
to regular tobacco use.
The ad is part of Legacy’s #FinishIt
Campaign. The campaign empowers the
current generation to FINISH IT once
and for all and create the first generation
for whom tobacco use is a thing of the
past. truth® is a national tobacco pre-
vention counter-marketing campaign for
youth and young adults. It provides
young people with facts and information
about the health and social consequences
of tobacco and the marketing tactics of
the industry that sells it.
Throughout the evening, youth tweet-
ed on the #FINISHIT twitter page with
anti-tobacco industry messages, sharing
with their friends the importance of not
using tobacco.
Reality Check is part of Tobacco
Free Broome and Tioga and works to
engage local stakeholders, educate com-
munity leaders and the public, and mobi-
lize community members and organiza-
tions to strengthen tobacco-related poli-
cies that prevent and reduce tobacco use.
Efforts also focus on reducing youth
exposure to harmful tobacco marketing
in retail settings, limiting exposure to
secondhand smoke, and reducing smok-
ing imagery through the media.
Area Youth Promote Tobacco Prevention
Maddy from Tioga Center School attended the VMA screening program
SEPTEMBER 2015 TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS PAGE 14
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Defending World Chicken Spiedie Eating Champ
Sets New Record at Tioga Downs Contest
Speed eating competitors and a large
crowd of fans witnessed history at Tioga
Downs last month during the 2nd Annu-
al World Chicken Spiedie Eating Cham-
pionship presented by Lupo’s Spiedies
of Endicott.
Defending World Chicken Spiedie
Champion and eight-time Nathan’s Hot
Dog Eating Champion Joey “Jaws”
Chestnut successfully defended his
championship by guzzling down four-
teen spiedies in ten minutes, setting a
new record for the event. Chestnut is
considered to be the greatest eater in
history according to his Major League
Eater “Bib Sheet” that states he holds
“37 world records across 37 disci-
plines.”
A total of thirteen contestants, twelve
major league eaters and one local quali-
fier, stepped up to the challenge of tak-
ing down as many Lupo’s chicken
spiedies as possible in ten minutes. Juan
Rodriguez took second place with 11.75
spiedies eaten and Geoffrey Esper fin-
ished third with a score of 11.
Lupo’s marinades meats for its
spiedies for 24 hours in a family recipe
that dates back to 1951. Today’s
spiedies typically contain chicken or
pork and sometimes lamb.
Tioga Downs offers live harness rac-
ing, video lottery terminals, video poker
and electronic roulette. A variety of eat-
eries are also part of the entertainment
complex. Jeff Gural owns Tioga Downs
in Nichols, NY and Vernon Downs in
Vernon, NY. Tioga Downs is the lone
bidder for the state’s final full gaming
license in the Southern Tier region.
Once awarded, Tioga Downs will ex-
pand its facility and workforce to ac-
commodate live casino gaming. In the
last decade, Tioga Downs and Vernon
Downs have created more than 700 fam-
ily-sustaining jobs. For more infor-
mation on Tioga Downs, please visit
www.tiogadowns.com.
“Big & Rick” played to a packed house at Tioga Downs Sunday even-ing September 6. Over 3500 fans came out to here “Big & Rick” play their old favorites along with songs from their new project “Gravity”. This was Tioga Downs final concert of the Summer Concert Series for 2015. Check www.TiogaDowns.com for upcoming events. More pho-tos can be seen at www.TiogaDowns.net
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Help support “Traci’s Hope” Oct 3rd
Sweeneys Plaza, Rt 434, Apalachin
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Friday 9/18 from 10-2
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The 12th annual fundraiser for Traci’s Hope, a nonprofit organization, will be held on Saturday, October 3, at the Apalachin firemen’s field day
ground located just off McFall Road in Apalachin. There will be lots of food, fun and raffles. For more information, contact Mary Shiner at [email protected] or visit Tracis-Hope on Fa-cebook.