MY TOWN A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE magazine Issue June 2023

Happy Father's Day Dad

Home Repair Service for Seniors

Before After

Sometimes small things can make a big difference. That’s the philosophy behind the First Ward Action Council’s Home Repair Service for Seniors.

The council employs a staff of skilled technicians to do small, but necessary, repair jobs helping seniors to continue living in their homes. Homeowners pay for materials while the council supplies skilled labor free of charge.

Jobs can include installing new faucets, rebuilding stairs, installing dead bolt lock and countless other repairs.

The service does a couple of hundred jobs each year, primarily in the City of Binghamton and Town of Union, CDBG funding being provided by both municipalities. Seniors are assisted elsewhere in Broome County, but due to funding limitations, only on a time available basis. To receive assistance, homeowners must be 55 years of age, or older and meet income and program guidelines.

Remembering Noah Farrelly

For the 5th year now a wonderful event has been held on the Southside of Binghamton at Macarthur Park in tribute to one of Binghamton's nicest sons and a truly great athlete, Noah Farrelly. The Noah Farrelly Run & Southside Field Days celebrates 'things Noah loved most'. A member of Stony Brook's Cross Country Team, Noah was a Southern Tier Athletic Conference All-Star in 2015 and 2017 while a member of the Track & Field and Cross Country teams at Binghamton High School, He was a 2018 Section 4 Indoor Track 3,200-meter champion, a 2018 Section 4 Outdoor Track 3,200-meter champion and fourtime state meet qualifier. It's easy to take notice of all his incredible running accomplishments as well as the incredible person all knew him to be. Each year so many friends and teammates of his come out to celebrate Noah as does the community in what has become one of the greatest events in the area as well as the largest 5k race around. As has been the case in other years Noah's Teammates from Stony Brook all crossed the finish line together in first place in tribute to Noah. A sight honoring Noah and giving testament to his great friends. Besides the 5k & 10k runs there was also a kids' fun run, a kickball tournament, basket raffles, fabulous local food, music, and a Kids' Fun Zone all to help the Memorial Fund award scholarships, donate new running sneakers, provide a road safety identification program and encourage organ donation. Our thanks to Noah's family & friends for organizing such a tremendous event for all! And here's to you Noah...God Bless!

A little Summertime Trivia

The Eiffel Tower actually grows during the summer due to the metal expanding.

The largest scoop of ice cream weighed in at 3,010 pounds.

The World Record for the farthest ocean swim was set in 2021 by Pablo Fernandez who swam for 155.34 miles in 26 hrs and 38 minutes near Miami.

Unlike most fireflies, The Southern Appalachian Firefly emits a blue green light.

The hottest day every recorded was on July 20, 1913 in Death Valley California 134.1 degrees

The Hula Hoop Marathon record is 100 hours set by Jenny Doan in 2019. The rules state that every hour the contestant can have a 5 minute break. 100 hrs = 4 days + 4 hrs

In 1905, 11 year old Frank Epperson of San Francisco invented the popsicle by mistake. Realizing what a great summertime snack he had he bagan selling them to Amusement parks and later filed for a patent.

The world's largest ship, the Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, is as long as 4 football fields lined up end to end. 1200 feet long.

? Did You Know

There are sure to be some National Holidays here that you may not have known about. Make the most of everyday.

June 1 National Say Something Nice Day

June 2 National Bubba Day

June 3 National Play Outside Day

June 4 National Cheese Day

June 5 National Moonshine Day

June 6 D-Day Remembrance Day

June 7 National Boone Day

June 8 National Best Friends Day

June 9 National Donald Duck Day

June 10 National Egg Roll Day

June 11 National German Chocolate Cake Day

June 12 National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

June 13 National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

June 14 National United States Flag Day

June 15 National Photography Day

June 16 National Wear Blue Day

June 17 Global Garbage Man Day

June 18 Happy Father's Day

June 19 World Martini Day

June 20 National American Eagle Day

June 21 First Day Of Summer

June 22 National Kissing Day

June 23 National Take Your Dog To Work Day

June 24 National Summersgiving Day

June 25 Global Beatles Day

June 26 National Beautician's Day

June 27 National Sunglasses Day

June 28 National Paul Bunyan Day

June 29 National Handshake Day

June 30 National Meteor Watch Day

American Legion Post 1194 was host today to dozens of classics welcoming in a season of events and fair weather. There's always a lot going on at the American Legions and VFWs here from BBQ's to Bands, Dinners, Events and of course Classic Car Shows. They even have a Baseball League. Just a lot of great people who have done so much for us all and are quick to lend a smile.

God Bless all our Veterans and Active Duty!

D-Day 79th Anniversary

June 6th, 1944

Remembering the generation who answered the call to fight for freedom on distant shores, in factories back home, through unending sacrifice and courage unbound.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL Tunnel to Towers

American Legion VFW & USO Marilyn Monroe Korea 1954

This summer all of us will be enjoying events like this car show at the Abruzzese Social Club. With it we'll enjoy good food, music and attractions. But most of all we'll be enjoying the company of good friends and family. These are the times we live for, the times that create memories. From everyone here at the Abruzzese Social Club, best wishes for a great summer!

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A Moment In History

FLAG DAY AND NATIONAL FLAG WEEK, 2015 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION

For more than 200 years, the American flag has been a proud symbol of the people of our Nation and the values for which we stand. In hues of red, white, and blue, it reflects centuries of struggle and sacrifice -- a constant reminder of our journey from 13 colonies to a Nation united in freedom and liberty, and of the patriots and pioneers who fought for these ideals at home and abroad. On Flag Day and during National Flag Week, we pay tribute to this banner of hope and opportunity, and we celebrate the story of progress it represents. With broad stripes and bright stars, our flag has connected Americans across our country, around the globe, and throughout the chapters of our history. In a new world, it stood as a beacon of promise and possibility; in the dawn’s early light, it offered a glimmer of hope as the fate of our young Nation was decided; and after a civil war that divided our Union, the Star Spangled Banner once again united our people. As courageous women and men marched and protested to broaden our democracy’s reach and secure their civil rights, they carried the American flag, understanding the enormous potential it embodied -- even as the Nation it represented denied them their fundamental rights. Today, it is because of an unbroken chain of heroes, who have served in our Armed Forces and worn the flag they defend, that Old Glory still waves over the land of the free and the home of the brave. From storefronts and homes, atop monuments, and over the institutions that sustain our Nation at home and abroad, the American flag stands watch as we strive to perfect our Union. As we place our hand over our heart or as we salute this symbol of the country we love, let us pause to reflect on the legacy of our Nation and embrace the common threads that bind us together as Americans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2015, as Flag Day and the week beginning June 14, 2015, as National Flag Week. I direct the appropriate officials to display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during that week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe with pride and all due ceremony those days from Flag Day through Independence Day, also set aside by the Congress (89 Stat. 211), as a time to honor America, to celebrate our heritage in public gatherings and activities, and to publicly recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.

BARACK OBAMA

Yogi and his friends have come to the Triple Cities of New York! This past May, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Camp & Resorts opened up joining the nearly 80 other Jellystone Parks around the country. Yogi Bear has always been a favorite show for kids, and to now have the themed park and campground come to us is really a treat for the entire family.

Back in 1958 Yogi walked on to the screen of The Huckleberry Hound Show and the audience loved him. It wasn't long before his creators, Hanna-Barbara, gave him his own show. Yogi was a star on tv and the big screen. He even made appearances on other shows and the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade while also lending a hand as a spokesbear for National Park Safety. And if you think you may have seen someone like Yogi before, you may be right. The inspiration for Yogi's personality came from the character Ed Norton on The Honeymooners played by Art Carney.

So how did Yogi get his own theme park? Well that brings us to a man named Doug Haag who during a drive along the highway was thinking to himself wouldn't it be nice if families had a family themed destination to camp during the summer. But what would be the theme? Well that answer was right in his own home as he listened to his kids watching the Yogi Bear Show! Perfect! Yogi, Boo Boo, Ranger Smith and Jellystone Park. And so the idea for one of the best family summer destinations was born with the help of Co-Founder Robert Borkovetz, Screen Gems, & Hanna-Barbera Productions, which now brings us to our own Jellystone Park at 600 Boswell Hill Rd in Endicott. To say our Yogi Bear Jellystone Park, Campgrounds & Resort is fantastic might be an understatement. This place is story book fun, bringing back great memories and creating new ones. You can go for the day or stay overnight or longer. There's a water park, slides, games, swimming, pedal boats, kayaks, miniature golf, wagon rides, pedal carts, a theater, arcade, cafe, store, volleyball, entertainment and so much more. And the camping... they have rv sites, tent sites, "glamping" tents, cabins and even COVERED WAGONS. This place is amazing!! Look them up on their website... binghamtonjellystone.com *

YogiTM is a Trademark of Warner Brothers

The Frisbee

This summer kids and adults of all ages will take to the outdoors to take part in a fad that has stretched over decades, throwing a flying disk known worldwide as the Frisbee. It’s a simple activity which you can throw back and forth with friends, play golf with, perform tricks or even play catch with your dog. Over the years over 300 million people have purchased one of these flying disks which has gone through a series of transformations to make it spin and hover better and even glow in the dark, but believe it or not, it came about as a simple game of toss with a popcorn can lid. It was Thanksgiving of 1937 when Walter Morrison and his then fiancé’ Lucile finished their dinner and decided to go outside to relax. Picking up the lid of a popcorn can they jokingly started throwing it back and forth to each other discovering that this was actually pretty fun. So from time to time they continued this activity until one day while throwing to eachother a similarly shaped cake pan at the beach (which flew better than the popcorn lid) someone offered to buy it for 25 cents so they too could throw it back and forth. And then the light bulb hit!!! It cost 5 cents for a cake pan and people are willing to pay so much more to enjoy this novelty game of catch. So there the business started and continued until Walter went into the Army Air Force in WWII. But when the war ended they were back in business with some aerodynamic improvements from Walter which were no doubt due to his flying experience. They even had a new name for it, The Whirlo-Way. But this wasn’t the end to the story. Looking to improve the flying ability of the Whirlo-Way it went through a series of design changes. And with the newly found interests in UFOs once again a new name was given to this simple disk, The Flyin’ Saucer. Well the popularity grew and grew rapidly attracting investors, partners and companies until one day a company called Wham-O came into the picture and has been the name behind the flying disk ever since. They even gave it another new name…The Frisbee. So where did the name come from? Well it seems that tossing a flying disk even made it to Yale where students would toss to each other pie tins from a company called The Frisbee Pie Company. And there you have it. The Frisbee is born. Bet you’re thinking about getting another one right now for the summer.

It doesn't take much to recall special moments in our lives. Sometimes just seeing something from our youth like even a Frisbee can bring back a lot of fond memories. So if you love our history, nostalgia and antiques as much as we do, why not visit one of our great antique stores and take a trip down memory lane.

Back in June of 1948, Sioux City, Iowa, had become the home of its own star by the name of Jerry Mathers who would later be known to us all as Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver from the hit show Leave It To Beaver. The story line is an endearing situation comedy about a young boy Theodore, played by Jerry Mathers growing up in suburban America with his brother Wally, played by Tony Dow, his parents Ward and June Cleaver, played by Hugh Beaumont and Barbara Billingsley, along with a string of school friends who together bring a series of adventures which could be related to by families all across America. The popularity and love for the show was not only in the United States but spread to over 80 countries in over 40 languages. In the Leave it to Beaver show one of the Beaver's funny yet thought provoking lines which was typical of the show was: “You know, working isn’t as much fun as I thought it would be. I wonder why older people do it so much?” ~ Beaver Cleaver Funny when you think about it and even more entertaining when you figure Jerry actually started working in entertainment at only 2 years of age as a model for a child department store ad. He then went on to play in the movies; This Is My Love and Men of the Fighting Lady when he was just 6 years old followed by The Seven Little Foys and The Trouble With Harry one year later. And then in 1957 Jerry won the role which would make him famous, Leave It To Beaver. In a way he won the audition in a manner that would have fit perfectly into the show's script when he told the show's producers he would rather be at his Cub Scout meeting than to do an audition for the part. There's so much that we could tell you about Jerry like he was also in the United States Air Force. But when thinking about the best way to share a bit more about Jerry to you all I thought it would be so much better to reach out to Jerry and share some of his own stories and commentaries with you. I have to tell you Jerry couldn't have been nicer. Just a great guy on screen and in person. So here's a couple of commentaries from Jerry about the 60th Anniversary of Leave It To Beaver as well as a very special Father's Day Tribute to his on screen father, Hugh Beaumont.

"It’s hard to believe that our television show Leave it to Beaver has now been continuously airing since its premier on October 4th, 1957. For me, it has always been a great adventure. At the young age of 8 years old, I was starting on a life’s journey that has not only enriched me, but has brought me countless fans and friends all over the world. Who would have thought that such a simple tv show titled Leave it to Beaver about a boy and his brother growing up in a small town in mid- America in the 50’s and 60’s would ultimately become the longest continuously running show in television history. As I look back over these last 60 years, the greatest gift that this wonderful program has always given me is all of the friends, fans and acquaintances that I have made who were a direct outcome of such a simple show. The Leave it to Beaver story lines were taken from real life and the situations that occurred then are still relevant and happening to children and families today. Lifestyles and fashions may have changed but the perspective of a child’s view of the adult world while growing up, is still relevant, relate-able and fun to watch." I wish to thank all of my many fans over these 60 years for enjoying the show along with me and hope that the family values of Leave it to Beaver will continue to be relevant and timeless." ~

Jerry Mathers

A Father's Day Tribute ~

" I actually worked with Hugh Beaumont even before we started shooting Leave it to Beaver. I was cast with him in a promotional film for Rose Hills Memorial Park. One thing I remember is that during a scene, I was supposed to cry on cue. Hugh asked me if I had ever done that before and I told him, no. He said, “Put your face into your hands and laugh really hard. It’s an old actor’s trick because the sound of laughter and crying are very closely related. Sure enough, I tried it and it worked!

When we shot the pilot of Leave it to Beaver, Hugh was not the original father. But, when they re-cast the role for the series, Hugh was one of several people brought in for an audition. My mother actually suggested for him to go in for the interview! When I saw him, I was so happy because he was the nice man that I worked with on the Rose Hills shoot. So, when we read a short scene together, we had a good chemistry and Hugh got the part of Ward Cleaver. I was very glad that he was picked for the role and we had a wonderful friendship for his entire life until he passed away in 1982 from a heart attack. Hugh and my dad had become friends and he occasionally came to our house to play cards with my father and some of his friends. What most people don’t know is that Hugh was an ordained minister before Leave it to Beaver. He graduated with a Master of Theology degree in 1946 from the University of Southern California (USC). Hugh had a long and illustrious career and did many films and television series in addition to Leave it to Beaver. One of his most famous characters was Michael Shayne who he played in 5 films. He was a hard drinking, heavy cigarette smoking detective in this part, in the style of Mickey Spillane. I think he was much more comfortable as Ward Cleaver because it fit his ‘real life personality so much better!" ~ Jerry Mathers

Thank you Jerry for sharing and here's wishing you a Very Happy Birthday!!

The Golden Age of Hollywood

Celebrating the Birthdays of so many great stars who have brought us endless hours of thrills, romance & laughs on the big screen and TV. Happy Birthday All!

Angelina Jolie June 4, 1975

Nicole Kidman June 20, 1967

Gary Busey June 29, 1944

Tobey Maguire June 27, 1975

Joe Piscapo June 17, 1951

Michael J. Fox June 9, 1961

Helen Hunt June 15, 1963

Mark Wahlberg June 5, 1971 Ice Cube June 15, 1969

Johnny Depp June 9, 1963

Virginia McKenna June 7, 1931 Born Free

Ron Ely June 21, 1938 Land of the Pharoahs

Sally Todd June 7, 1934 Frankenstein's Daughter

Bruce Dern June 4, 1936 The Cowboys

Lucianna Paluzzi June 10, 1937 Thunderball

Jerry Mathers June 2, 1948 Leave It To Beaver

James Darren June 8, 1936 Gidget

Marisa Pavan June 19, 1932 The Rose Tattoo

June Lockhart June 25, 1925 Lassie / Lost In Space

Gene Rowlands June 19, 1930 Gloria

Pat Boone June 1, 1934 April Love

Kelly Curtis June 17, 1956 The Vikings

Liam Neeson June 7, 1952

Mel Brooks June 28, 1926 Blazing Saddles

Kathryn B Levine June 27, 1938 Alice in Wonderland

So You're Good at TV Trivia?

How

many

Family

Shows can you match up with their TV Dad?

Father Knows Best

The Andy Griffith Show

Good Times

That 70's Show

Webster

The Brady Bunch

Happy Days

The Jeffersons

The Rifleman

The Beverly Hillbillies

Bonanza

Everybody Hates Chris

Leave It To Beaver

The Waltons

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

The Cosby Show

Little House on the Prairie Family Ties

Married With Children

Modern Family

Everybody Loves Raymond

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

My Wife and Kids

The Dick Van Dyke Show

I Love Lucy

The Munsters

Roc

All in the Family

Growing Pains

Who's The Boss

Sanford and Son

Dennis the Menace

My Three Sons

The Addams Family

Roseanne

BeWitched

Robert Reed

Ralph Waite Desi Arnaz

Damon Wayans

Tom Bosley

Chuck Connors Michael Gross

Alan Thicke

Fred MacMurry

Charles Dutton Andy Griffith

Ray Romano Terry Crews

Hugh Beaumont

Buddy Ebsen

Bill Cosby Ed O'Neill

Kurtwood Smith John Goodman

John Astin

Dick York

Bill Bixby

James Avery

Alex Karris

Sherman Hemsley

Lorne Greene LaVan Davis

Herbert Anderson

Dick Van Dyke

Tony Danza Fred Gwynne

Michael Landon Robert Young

Carroll O'Connor

John Amos

Redd Foxx

Live Entertainment

Always Check the Venue for information pertaining to dates, times and rules and policies.

June 1 Thu

Open Mic @ Watermans

Chuck Mott @ McGirks

June 2 Fri

Karaoke @ The Night Cap

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Random Tangent @ The Dugout

Kevin James @ Arena

Revenants @ Nips

Accoustic Phools @ Sachs Tea House

Open Mic @ Atomic Toms

Devon Lawton @ Union Hotel

Country Mile @ McGirks

June 3 Sat

A Band of Brothers @ J’s Tavern

Bands TBD @ The Night Cap

Mikes Jukebox @ VFW Post 478

Comedy @ Beer Thirty

Ship of Phools @ Tap House

June 4 Sun

Sh-Boom @ Cider Mill Stage

June 5 Mon

Open Mic @ Kellys

June 6 Tue

Open Mic @ J’s Tavern

Beard of Bees @ Otsiningo

June 7 Wed

Bands @ The Beef

Open Mic @ The Night Cap

Bike Night Bands @ The Dugout

June 8 Thu

Open Mic @ Watermans

Greg Neff @ McGirks

June 9 Fri

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Karaoke @ The Night Cap

Beard of Bees @ The Dugout

Greg Neff @ Nips

June 10 Sat

Bradford Allen @ Madrona

Bands TBD @ The Night Cap

L’Bonti @ McGirks

Broligula @ Thirstys

L’Bonti @ North Brewery

Rose & Bros @ Vestal Coal House

Groove Method @ Fountains

June 13 Tue

Open Mic @ J’s Tavern

LBonti @ Otsiningo

June 14 Wed

Open Mic @ The Night Cap

Bike Night Bands @ The Dugout

Bands @ The Beef

Katie w/ Persuasion @ Maines Park

June 15 Thu

Open Mic @ Watermans

Rob Ervin @ McGirks

June 16 Fri

Karaoke @ The Night Cap

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Friday Night Sand Jam @ The Dugout

Splash @ Tioga Downs

Storm Front @ Jumbos

Messy Truth @ Ransom Steele

June 17 Sat

Roger Decker @ Madrona

Band of Brothers @ The Night Cap

Wreckless Marci @ Thirstys

June 18 Sun

Kid Bess @ S Washington St

June 20 Tue

Open Mic @ J’s Tavern

Yada Yadas @ Otsiningo

June 21 Wed

Bike Night Bands @ The Dugout

Bands @ The Beef

Open Mic @ The Night Cap

June 22 Thu

Open Mic @ Watermans

Ashley Lux @ McGirks

June 23 Fri

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Karaoke @ The Night Cap

Kenny Chesney @ En-Joie Golf Course

Bellas Bartok @ Atomic Toms

Singing w/ Big Bands @ Cider Mill Stage

June 24 Sat

Patrick Young @ Madrona

Bands TBD @ The Night Cap

Ashley Lux @ Ransom Steele

Front & Main @ Atomic Toms

Singing w/ Big Bands @ Cider Mill Stage

June 27 Tue

Open Mic @ J’s Tavern

Two Dollar Pistol @ Otsiningo

June 28 Wed

Open Mic @ The Night Cap

Bands @ The Beef

Bike Night Bands @ The Dugout

US Army Field Band Jazz @ And Ctr

June 29 Thu

Open Mic @ Watermans

Stormfront @ Woodys

June 30 Fri

Friday Night Sand Jam @ The Dugout

Karaoke @ The Night Cap

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Temptations & Four Tops @ And Ctr

What’s Happening

June 1

Trucks On The Track

~Lewis St Bing

June 3

Binghamton Wine & Tapas Tour

~Downtown Binghamton

June 4

Noah Farrelly Run/ SS Field Days.

~Macarthur Park

June 9-11

St Anthony's Italian Feast Days

June 11

Raise The Woof Animal Fund Raiser

~Watermans Cafe & Tasting Barn

June 14 Flag Day

June 16

Owego Strawberry Festival

~Hickories Road Park

June 17

Vestal XX Road Race

~Senior Ctr Vestal

June 18 Happy Father's Day

June 19-25

Dicks Sporting Goods Open

~En-Joie Golf Course

June 25

Humane Society Clams for a Cause

~ Mountain Top

Broome County Parks Triathlon

~ Dorchester Park

June 29

Wizard of Oz Summer Carnival

~Discovery Center

As with all events please check dates, times and safety requirements.

O D A N D D R I N K

The Beef Restaurant & Pub

For the Love of Beef & the perfectly poured Guinness. Stop in and make a friend. Live Music every Wednesday!

62 Leroy Street. Bing, 729-2333

Clinton Street Cafe

A Great American Cafe serving Breakfast and Lunch - Come in for the BEST Sausage Gravy anywhere!! You're going to love us!

52 Clinton St. Bing. 724-9927

The Dugout Sports Bar

An infusion of great food, drinks & sports with 20+ HDTVs, pool tables, foosball, darts & outdoor tiki bar with live entertainment! 6125 State Route 434, Apalachin, 625-3188

The Grapevine Cafe'

Artistic charm, culinary specialties, craft beer, wine & cocktails make this the perfect place to share good times with friends. You'll love our staff & BOGO Happy Hour Tue-Sat 4-6pm. 220 Main St JC 729-1000

J's TAVERN

J's Tavern

There's a new place in town on Conklin Ave. Come in and enjoy great food & drinks at a price you can afford. Live Bands, Karaoke, Open Mic... we got it all. 209-301 Conklin Ave Bing. 217-5505

Madrona Tasting Room

Come experience all the flavors of a state wide tasting tour, along with a very unique gift shop, live entertainment & much more. 248 County Rd 1, Chen Forks, 204-0814

The Night Cap Bar & Grill

Your Neighborhood Bar for Good Food, Inexpensive Drinks, Karaoke on Fridays and Live Entertainment. Come try our wings and stay for the fun. 71 Lake Street Avenue, Bing. 238-7448

Phil's Phil's Chicken House

You're going to love our Amazing Rotisserie Chicken BBQ. est1965. Take out or Curbside Tue- Sun. Famous catering! & Don't forget our fresh baked pies.

1208 Union Ctr Main Highway Endicott 748-6855

The Park Diner & Restaurant

It's all about family! Come in and see why generations have made this their stop for great food and sharing great times. 119 Conklin Ave Bing. 722-9840

Waterman's Cafe & Tasting Barn

Take in our Historic Setting wth a touch of Modern Flair while enjoying our NY State Craft products of wine, cider, beer & spirits accompanied with great food & music! 6172 NY-434 Apalachin 258-0274

MADRONA TASTING ROOM

Neighborhood Chef Robb Henderson with

Many of you may remember Vestal Graduate Robb Henderson from some years back. Robb was one of the areas Track & Cross Country stars who's mile run times were sure to convince all that this kid would go to the Olympics. But after graduation Robb took a different path and enlisted in the Air Force. He was stationed out west and has lived there ever since which may have lent a thought to a friend or two of whatever happened to him. Well Robb is now living in Arizona,. He runs an automotive service company and is one day soon to open his own food establishment. If you were to go to his FB page you'll see dish after dish he has prepared, all under the title of The On Deck Chef.... meaning he's going to be up at bat soon to try to make a hit with his cooking. Talking to Robb you know he has three passions in life; cooking, cars and most of all his kids and grand kids. Being a Father and Grandfather is everything to him. And so ends our introduction for my friend Robb as he shares with us one of his favorite recipes for the summer to enjoy. Thanks Robb!

It's been a few years now since walking the halls of Vestal High. Although I grew up in Vestal I was actually born in Virginia and lived there till I was seven. And now I am out west. The one thing that can’t be mistaken no matter where you live is people love good food everywhere. Fortunately for me I love to cook. Simple comfort food is what works for me. And it needs to look as good as it tastes. But the real joy in it is just making people happy. A lot of my recipes are family recipes that go back 100 years. The recipe I have here is simple with a lot of love. I hope you all like it. I really miss the area and would like to wish everyone in the Triple Cities a great summer! Your friend, Robb

Summer Comfort Tacos

1lb ground beef lean *1 pack taco seasoning * 3/4 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp pepper * 1 Tbs Olive Oil * 2 Tbs Worcestershire

8" Corn Tortillas and Toppings listed below

Coat a skillet with Olive Oil on Medium Heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5 minutes. Next mix in seasoning, salt, pepper & worcestershire as you go. Cook until brown. Warm tortillas at lowest temp in oven, or lightly dip them in water & warm on an oiled skillet at med heat for 10 seconds per side. Double stack your tortillas and add ground beef mixture. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa & sour cream. Enjoy!

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