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It’s the Great Tioga County Fair! August 9 - 13, 2022
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Dollar General Coming to Campville
The Town of Owego Planning Board Reviews a site plan for a new Dollar General store on Rt. 17C in Campville. On July 26, the Town of Owego Planning Board met to review a site plan to construct a Dollar General Store in Campville on an empty 5.25 acre lot at 6946 State Route 17C. The plan was submitted by Franklin Land Associates C/O Bohler Engineering MA, LLC., which finds property and builds buildings per their customers’ specifications. The Dollar General store in Campville would be 10,640 square feet - older Dollar General stores are usually 9,100 square feet. There will be 36 parking spaces, signage, a six-foot tall privacy fence on two sides, and outdoor lighting . If all other permits are approved, con-
The Great Tioga County Fair will take place Tuesday, August 9, through Saturday, August 13, at Marvin Park, 50 West Main Street in Owego. Events taking place during the fair include midway carnival rides, an all day petting zoo, the 4H Mini Horse Show, the 4H Sheep Show, Baywings Falconry Show, Pie Tasting, Arts & Crafts, Clover Café/ Pinkies (meals all day), Horse Show, Cow display, Goat Show, Beef Show, Lumberjack competion, tractor pulls, livestock auctions, NYS Sire Stakes, and many, many more. Grandstand events include a Rodeo on Tuesday, August 9; Demolition Derby Heats on Wednesday, August 10; East Coast Pro Wrestling starring Eric the Enforcer on Thursday, August 11, Power Wheels Derby and Demolition Derby on Friday, August 12, and Outlaw Pullers on Saturday, August 13. On Tuesday, August 9, the gates
open at 2:30pm and close at 9:30pm. Admission is $10. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, (August 10 - 12), the gates open at 8:00 am and close at 11:00 pm. Admision is $15. On Saturday, August 13, gates open at 9:00 am and close at 11:00 pm. Admission is $15. A wristband is required for all carnival rides and grandstand events. For more information, visit www.tiogacofair.com
Free Food Giveaway - August 6 Low to moderate income individuals and families are invited to participate in a free food giveaway on Saturday, August 6, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM), 143 North Avenue in Owego.
Registration is required. Call TCRM at (607) 687-3021 before Wednesday, August 3 at 4:00 pm. Call ASAP to be included as one of TCRM’s 125 registrants. Bring your own bags or boxes.
struction could begin before the snow falls - if not, then in the Spring. It should take about 120 days from the start of construction to completion. The average time to build a Dollar General is about 72 days. The July 26 meeting was attended by many neighbors of the proposed building site. They are concerned about a commercial business in a rural neighborhood, increased traffic of cars and delivery trucks, 24-hour outdoor lights, and the impact to water runoff, flooding, home values, and the already-stressed volunteer emergency services. The nearest Dollar General to the proposed Campville site is just over the river in Apalachin.
Many people attended the July 26 Planning Board Meeting
Nichols ConnectALL Program Public Meeting TEAM Tioga invites the public to attend an informational session to learn more about the New York State ConnectALL project taking place in the Town and Village of Nichols this summer. The Town of Nichols has been named one of four communities to take part in New York State’s ConnectALL program, an initiative aimed at bringing affordable broadband internet access to rural communities across the state. A public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 7:00 pm at the Nichols Fire District Community Hall, 39 West River Road in Nichols. Representatives from the participating partners and the internet service provider will be on hand to share information about the project, answer questions, and help residents and businesses sign up. Work for the project will begin in the summer of 2022. The ConnectALL program is transforming New York’s digital infrastructure and expanding broadband access, affordability, and equity statewide. LeeAnn Tinney, Director of Tioga
County Economic Development & Planning said, “Access to high-speed broadband is critically important for economic development. Working to make highspeed broadband availability in Nichols a reality is possible due to strategic partnerships. When NYS ConnectALL funds became available, the Town of Nichols was well-positioned to partner with the Southern Tier Network, the New York Power Authority, and Tioga County. Our goal is for this project to serve as a collaborative model for future projects.” In the Town of Nichols, the capital funding provided by ConnectALL, along with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds provided by the Tioga County Legislature, and ARPA funds from the Town of Nichols, will allow Southern Tier Network (STN) to build a 35-mile open access, fiber-to-the-premise network to reach unserved and underserved households. STN will collaborate with Tioga County, the Town of Nichols, and New York Power Authority (NYPA) to complete the project.
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Reader’s Club Reader’s Club ends on August 13. Pick up any books that you have missed by August 19. Book Discussion August 16, 6:30 pm Readers will discuss “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. If you’d like to join, ask a librarian for the book. Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 pm Everyone is welcome to attend. Story Time There will be no story time on August 23 & 25 or August 30 & September 1. Story time will begin again on September 6 & 8. Board Hogwart’s Express. . . Tuesday, August 30, 11 am Board the Hogwart’s Express and get ready for back to school. Make a Remembrall ornament, a House pencil cup, Chocolate Frogs and Acid Pops. Space is limited, call the library at 625-3333 to register.
Fishing Poles Available Fishing poles are available to check out at the library: two adult poles, four children’s poles, and two tackle boxes. These items can go out for 7 days. Gardens The gardens look beautiful. Thank you Mel Baburchak and Marica KrauzaMartin for all your hard work. Book Barn Get a bag of used books for $5.00 (use the library’s bags). Book barn proceeds allow the library’s Friends Group to make purchases that benefit the library. Book Barn Repaired The Book Barn has been repaired and painted thanks to the library’s Friends group, Garrett Christensen, and his grandson, Tyler Blachowiak. Thank you to everyone who helped. Leroy, the Library Fish Take a look at the library’s betta fish, Leroy. Bettas are generally calm, slow-moving fish who do not require as much space as many other fish. Streaming Services With your library card you can use Hoopla or Libby. Hoopla has e-books, audiobooks, graphic novels, movies, TV shows, comics, and music. Libby has downloadable e-books and audio books. Museum Pass Kits The library has 3 Museum Pass Kits that you can borrow for 7 days and be admitted free to the Sciencenter or the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca.
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Apalachin Lions News 8 Main Street, Owego NY (next to Price Chopper Plaza) Hours: 10am - 5pm in Owego Every Thursday Open at Home: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10626 State Route 38, Newark Valley
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19 Delaware Ave., Endicott, NY 13760 On July 16, 2022, ten Apalachin Lions renovated the Apalachin Lions Park at the western end of Main Street and Route 434, which has been transformed thanks to their efforts. The Lions also improved the Garden Club plot across Main Street which they voluntary maintain for them. In the Lions’ park, three very large broken tree branches (from the snow storm) were removed, many shrubs trimmed, the old creosote logs/supports were removed, and the park is now ready for a new welcome sign which is being designed. The Town of Owego agreed to pick up
the debris that was collected, which amounted to three large piles. A neighboring business owner also agreed to take some of the debris. Lions who participated in the project include Lions Pete Sylvester, Dick Tulsey, Paul Huonker (who directed the project), John Whiting, Gary Iacovazzi, Gerry, Mark Strazik, Rick Gray, Steve Brill, and Bob Jensen. Please drive by and take a look. It’s at the western end of Main Street. Once the Lions get the new sign approved and installed, it will look even better.
Rummage Sale - Aug 5 & 6 The Owego Presbyterian Church, North Ave and Temple St. Owego, will hold a rummage sale on Thurs-
day, August 5 (4pm to 7pm) and Friday, August 6 (9am to 1pm). All are invited.
Tioga Co. Legislature Meeting - Aug. 9 The 8th regular meeting of the Tioga County Legislature will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, August 9, in the auditorium of the county office building, 56 Main Street in Owego. Committe meetings and legislative worksessions are
held in the legislative conference room. Individuals who require any accommodation or auxiliary aid may call the Legislative Office at (607) 687-8240. With advance notice aids will be provided at no cost.
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The Tioga County Boys and Girls Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 25 for the Grand Re-opening of their new, state of the art fitness center. Thanks to a very generous donation, their fitness center now has all of the latest and greatest, brand new cardio and fitness equipment. Stop in for a tour Mon-
day through Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm. Membership is $40 per month. Free fitness consultation comes with membership. The Tioga County Boys and Girls Club would like to thank everyone that made this possible, they could not have done this without you.
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Vestal Art Show Benefits Ukraine Oil paintings submitted by artists from the Vestal Senior Center have been accepted for display at the Vestal Public Library Gallery, 320 Vestal Parkway East in Vestal. The exhibition starts with a gala opening reception on Friday, August 5, from 4-6pm. Meet the artists and watch them create new masterpieces. Choose your favorite painting. Buy it and take it home. Say the secret password (“statement and denial”) and get a prize! Some sales will benefit DirectRelief-Ukraine. The gallery is open to the public when the library is open. The exhibition closes on August 31.
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Home Central in Owego is celebrating the grand opening of its new 2,000+ square-foot kitchen and bath showroom at 133 Central Avenue. Partnering with New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Home Central is renovating the D&B Automotive building into a modern showroom and sales office
which will feature the latest in kitchen, bath, window, and door designs. With home improvements on the rise across the country, the showroom and staff will provide a unique opportunity for the community to add value to their homes while stimulating the local economy.
Local Students on Dean’s List at Alfred Eight students from Tioga County were named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at Alfred State College. The students are: Brandon Clark, Waverly High School Anthony Drake, ME Sr. High School Dylan Fredenburg, Tioga Central Julian Ortiz, Waverly High School Benjamin Pollack, S. Seneca Central Brianna Samuelson, Owego Free Academy
Rachel Shambo, Waverly High School Brock Smith, Spencer-Van Etten Central School Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours for the semester and earned a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) out of a possible 4.0, to qualify for the dean’s list. The complete dean’s list is available online at www.AlfredState.edu/DeansList.
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