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Owego Hose Team to Host Trout Derby On April 3 Contest scheduled for April 3 8 am - 6 pm with Chicken BBQ Owego Hose Teams, Inc. in partnership with Tioga County Anglers and Hook, Line & Sinners will host its 2nd Annual Trout Derby Saturday, April 3rd. The contest for anglers of all ages will be held virtually or by checking fish in at Croton Hose Co. #3 Fire Station on Talcott Street. Registration forms for the Trout Derby are available at the Community Shop, Scott Smith & Son, Hook Line & Sinner, and Weaver Automotive and online registration is available at the hose team website at www.OwegoHoseTeams.com. The registration deadline with $10 fee is Friday, April 2, and you must be registered to participate. Once registered you will be provided a unique number identifier by the hose team. Fishing is limited to both the EAST and WEST branches of the Owego Creek. All registrants must have a valid New York State fishing license and abide by all New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) rules and regulations. Fly, spin, and bait fishing permitted. Winners will be announced shortly after 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 3, at Company #3’s Fire Station and via Facebook Live. Fifty percent payout from registration
fees will be awarded for largest brook and brown trout (length) or $100 in each category whichever dollar amount is largest. The $10 entry fee covers both the brook and brown trout categories. Contestants participating virtually are asked to post pictures of their trout caught to the hose team Facebook page @owegohoseteams or email to owegohoseteams@gmail.com showing the trout with measuring device indicating the trout’s length and your unique number identifier. A chicken BBQ will be held in conjunction with the Trout Derby but sold separately. Pre-order your chicken dinners on the hose team website, emailing the hose team, or by calling (202) 4949108. A portion of proceeds will benefit Tioga County Anglers a new not for profit seeking to improve Tioga County’s cold-water fisheries. Local bait and tackle shop Hook, Line, & Sinners will be at Company #3’s Station throughout the tournament providing all your fishing needs. Company #3’s hospitality room will also be open with their famous clam chowder free of charge for all anglers. All participants are urged to follow the New York State on Pause guidelines to include but not limited to social distancing and avoiding contact with other people while fishing.
Roberts Announces Candidacy for Town of Owego Highway Supervisor
Mike Roberts of Apalachin has announced his candidacy for Town of Owego Highway Supervisor. Mike is currently a Tioga County Legislator for District 3. He has been elected to this position for 16 years. Mike is the chair of the public works committee for the county and co-chair for the BMTS regional traffic committee. He is a member of the county budget committee. A member of the Tioga County Republican Committee.
Mike is familiar with all aspects of road repair including the procurement process. As a successful business owner for 24 years here in our community, Apalachin Auto and Truck Repair, he is proficient in all heavy-duty truck and equipment repair. He is a heavy-duty equipment operator and owner. Mike is also a Master Mechanic. “I have sold my business and chosen not to seek re-election as County Legislator, so I can be devoted full time to the Highway Supervisor position. I chose to run for this position because I have the qualifications and the knowledge to be an effective Highway Supervisor for the Town of Owego. As supervisor I will attend the Town Board Meetings and will return all calls from residents. I will look at each situation, use common sense and experience to solve problems. I will retrofit highway trucks with GPS to allow for precise delivery of services as events unfold. I will focus on drainage and infrastructure maintenance. I humbly ask for your support to take the Highway Department in a new direction of fiscal responsibility, professionalism and service.” Primary is June 22. Petition signing is March 2 through March 25.
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Getthere Is Providing Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Don’t let lack of transportation keep you or a loved one from getting to the doctor or clinic for the COVID-19 vaccines. Rural Health Network of South Central New York’s mobility management program, Getthere, can provide rides to vaccinations. According to Getthere Director Bill Wagner, as local residents continue to sign up for the vaccinations, getting to that appointment may be difficult for some so Getthere is offering assistance. Getthere is ready to get you to your vaccination. Contact the Getthere Call Center at 855-373-4040 to speak with a Mobility Transportation Advocate for help in
scheduling a safe, secure ride. No referral needed. Mobility and Transportation Advocate’s are available Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Getthere is a mobility management program of the Rural Health Network of South Central New York serving Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga counties.
Senior Citizens Foundation Accepting Grant Funding Applications If your nonprofit or agency serves senior citizens, Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation may be able to assist. Applications for projects are now being accepted from nonprofits and community agencies serving the older population living in Tioga County, NY. Senior Citizens Foundation has awarded grant funds for libraries, food pantries, and other programs designed to improve the lives of older citizens since 1982.
Go to tcseniorfoundation.com to find out more about Senior Citizens Foundation and how to apply. Organizations can submit applications and supporting documents electronically on the web site or print an application to fill in and mail. Hard copy applications are available by request from TCSCF, P.O. Box 117, Owego, NY 13827, or by inquiring at seniorcitizensfoundation@yahoo.com. For more information, call 687-0229.
Weaver Announces Run for Town of Owego Highway Superintendent
Small business owner Jason Weaver announced his candidacy for Town of Owego Highway Superintendent on February 17 at his automotive repair shop, 191 North Avenue in Owego. “As a small business owner, I understand how to do more with less and make a dollar go further,” said candidate Weaver, a Republican from the Village of Owego. “In these tough economic times, we need to be looking out for the taxpayer’s hard-earned dollars.” Weaver owns and operates Weaver Automotive on North Avenue in Owego, a business he has run for the past 18 years. If elected, Weaver plans to hire a general manager to run his business so he can be a fulltime highway superinten-
dent. A volunteer with the Owego Fire Department’s (OFD) Croton Hose Company #3, Weaver currently serves as Captain of OFD’s largest fire company. His service to the Owego community also extends to Owego Little League and Owego Junior Football League where he coaches area youth. He lives with wife Laura and three children on the Flats in the Village of Owego. The Class of 1991 Tioga graduate wants to bring transparency and accountability to the job. Weaver notes that the Town of Owego has 374 “lane miles” of roads that need to be maintained with clear plans for upkeep and replacement; snow removal should be a top priority in winter months with attention to the various snow plow routes; communication lines need to be open and transparent with taxpayers and the town board; highway department employees should be provided with the tools they need to get the job done; and the need to work within budget constraints especially during the COVID-19 crisis. The Town of Highway Superintendent job will be open as current Superintendent Mark Clark is retiring. Weaver is running as a Republican in the June 22nd primary. He will be circulating petitions for ballot status February 24 to March 15.
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