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MAY 2015
Volume 30
Tioga Downs Begins 10th Racing Season
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Owego Little League Begins 64th Season
John Cummings Jr. sets track record of 1:52:1 with Bourbon Bay in the first race Tioga Downs in Nichols officially inaugurated the 10th season of live harness racing on Saturday, May 2, with their highly successful “Derby Fest 8” event.
Stephanie Woodward won first place in the Derby Hat Contest.
The public joined the festivities of the “Biggest Party of the Year” which included entertainment, food and fun. Live harness racing returned, with a post time of 5:15 pm. Everyone enjoyed watching and wagering on a live simulcast of the Kentucky Derby. One lucky fan won $1,000 betting on one horse in the Kentucky Derby in Tioga Downs' Derby Dream Bet contest. Those looking to celebrate Derby Day in traditional style entered the annual Derby Hat Contest. The winner received a prize of $500. Guests enjoyed delicious refreshments, including Mint Juleps, the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, and tropical drinks available in Tioga Down's new “Tiki Hut”. Other exciting festivities of the day included giveaways of Race Date Tshirts and schedule magnets, and a spectacular fireworks display after the final race. www.tiogadowns.com (1-888-WIN-TIOGA)
Apalachin Firemen's Field Days, June 3 - 6 The Apalachin Firemen's Field Days will be held Wednesday, June 3, through Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the Field Day Grounds in Apalachin. The event features rides, games, food, and a Chicken BBQ every night. There will be special price for rides from 6 to 7 pm on June 3; a bike give-away on June 3; a spectacular fireworks display on Friday, June 5, at 10pm; and the Little Miss Apalachin Contest on Saturday, June 6, at Noon. Parking is free. Advanced sale tickets (for the rides) are available now through June 3 at the following Apalachin businesses: Apalachin Pharmacy on Rt. 434, Gigi's
Place at the corner of Main St and Pennsylvania Avenue, Sweeney's Market on Rt. 434 , and Bud's Place on Route 434 in Apalachin.
Hyde Park celebrated its 48th Anniversary all day Saturday, April 25, with 14 games of Little League baseball and tee ball and girls softball. The day gave the children a chance to do things they don’t do every day: Parading 1.5 miles up North Avenue and down George St. while having fun all the way especially in the underpass, Listening to Owego Elementary School second graders set the theme by singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and fourth graders the National Anthem. on Nick Raftis Memorial Field, Showing respect to our flag and honoring those who serve our country and those who made the supreme sacrifice by saluting the new American and POW/MIA flags as they were raised for the 48th time on the Elks Flag Pole, Hearing teams and coaches introduced during Opening Day Ceremonies, Shouting
three times “Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!” when prompted by MC Jim Raftis, Congratulating Dick Horton Memorial Plaque Volunteer of the Year recipient Dave York of Apalachin. He's the VP of Girls Softball, Listening to League President Ken Winters thanks his officers, directors and volunteers. Time, talent and treasure from members of the community are keys to the 64th season. Two Work Bee Days “spring cleaned” Hyde Park. Volunteers are always welcome for 6pm weeknight games and 10:30am Saturday games.
Memorial Day May 25 Memorial Day Parade 10:30 am in Owego followed by a ceremony at Courthouse Square.
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