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AUGUST 2016
Volume 31
Residents Asked to Restrict Water Usage The Town of Owego Utilities Department is requesting that all consolidated water district customers voluntarily restrict their water usage until further notice. Due to exceptionally dry weather conditions, the water levels in the town wells have dropped approximately 15% since May. Additionally, the National Weather Service and NOAA anticipate the conditions will persist for the next several months. The NYS DEC issued a "Drought Watch" on July 15 stating: "We are en-
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couraging residents throughout the State to conserve water whenever possible during the coming months." You may read the entire text and conservation tips at www.dec.ny.gov/press/106970 Please be advised that the Utilities Department may upgrade the restrictions to "mandatory" if conditions worsen. Your efforts to conserve water now will help to prolong the possibility of inconvenience by mandatory restrictions. Questions can be directed to Jeff Parker, Director of Utilities, 625-2197.
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Berish is Miss Tioga Downs 2016 The 2016 Miss Tioga Downs Pageant was held July 22 with twelve contestants. This year's winner is Jennifer Berish (left), 20, of Apalachin. She won the $1,500 first prize. First Runner Up is Joey Courtney, 24, of Youngstown, Ohio, winning $750. Second Runner Up is Michelle Goodrich, 24, of Endwell,
Candor July 4th Committee’s “Thanks”
The Candor July 4 Committee would like to thank all those that participated to make this year’s celebration the best one yet! We couldn’t have done it without the help from you. Our sponsors were Village of Candor, Finishline Auto, Scoville-Meno, Quick's Laundromat, Hollenbeck's Coal & Feed, Spencer Agency, Scott Smith & Son, Tioga State Bank, Candor and Owego Home Central and the Town of Candor. Also, the following who contributed gift cards, certificates, products or food: American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, Candor Fire Department, Candor Ambulance, Village of Candor, Candor Market, Candor Historical Society, Candor Food Pantry, Dandy Mini Mart, Firehouse Coffee Café, Dollar General, Hi-Way Dairy Bar, Iron
Kettle Farm, K a t h y ’ s Korner, Kitche n a t Bostwick’s, Main St. Spirits, Power and Paddle, Punk’s Place, Spencer Agency, XtraMart, Dunkin Donuts, Early Bird Farms, Eddydale Farm Stand, Ithaca Agway, Owego Agway, Owego Home Central, Price Chopper, Auto Plaza, Tops Friendly Markets, Value Home Center, Walmart, and Wegmans. And, those with personal gift donations for the raffles and food – thank you. Our parade participants were terrific – the floats and music superb! The horse pull was fun and we thank the NYSHP Assoc. for coming. We look forward to hosting a great celebration of our independence again in 2017 and hope you’ll join us, as well. We start our planning meetings in January or February, so if you’d like to join the committee, we would love to have you. Call 607-659-4724 for future meeting dates. Thank you again for helping us have the best ever celebration!
The 31st Annual Tioga Region Antique Car Show and Flea Market will take place on Sunday, August 21, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Hickories Park, Route 17c, Owego. Admission is $2 per person, free for children
Left and Above: Miss Tioga Downs 2016 Jennifer Berish. Below (left to right): 2nd Runner Up Michelle Goodrich, Miss Tioga Downs 2016 Jennifer Berish, 1st Runner Up Joey Courtney.
under 12. The show is sponsored by the Tioga Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. All vehicles are welcome, including Future Classics!
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