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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • JULY 2015
Volume 30
www.TiogaWeb.com Number 7
Little Miss Apalachin 2015
Gural Donation allows Tioga Central School District to Slash Tax Levy in Half Community Shows Support at Polls
Daleanna Prosinski was Crowned Little Miss Apalachin 2015 on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the Apalachin Firemen’s Field Days. She is the Daughter of Angela and John Prosinski, and the granddaughter of Karen Flint and Jack Crawford of Apalachin. She attends Apalachin Elementary School. Emma Bryant is the Runner-Up for Little Miss Apalachin 2015. She is the Daughter of Michelle and Jeff Matolka and Todd Bryant. She attends Apalachin Elementary School. Jordan Greeno, Little Miss Apalachin 2014 was present to crown the new Little Miss Apalachin. Jordan is the daughter of Darnelle and Daniel Greeno of Apalachin, and the granddaughter of Tom and Bridget Short and Alasica and Butch Greeno. She attends Apalachin Elementary School. The Judges were Jan Warner a Past Captain, Safety Officer and President of
the Apalachin Fire Department; Martie Ritz, a Campville Firefighter and EMS Provider; and Caroline Cresente, Apalachin Post Master. Mistress of Ceremonies was Rebecca Roden of Apalachin Fire Department. The contestants were 8– and 9- yearold girls that reside within the Apalachin Fire District. They were judged on communications skills, appearance and personality. Little Miss Apalachin 2015, Daleanna Prosinski, was presented with a crown, sash, trophy, rose bouquet and $200 cash prize. Runner-Up Little Miss Apalachin, Emma Bryant was presented with a trophy, rose bouquet and $100 cash prize. Little Miss Apalachin 2015, RunnerUp Little Miss Apalachin 2015 and Little Miss Apalachin 2014 were in the traditional Apalachin Firemen’s Parade.
The generosity of community member Jeff Gural allowed the Tioga Central School District to ask voters for significantly fewer new tax dollars. Gural owns the Tioga Downs racing and entertainment complex, but his $294,479 donation is a gift from him personally. The funds, which he intends to give annually for the next two years, will ensure the continuation of co-curricular programs and athletics. “Giving students opportunities to get involved in activities outside the classroom enriches their learning experience in ways that traditional instruction can’t begin to touch,” said Gural. “I have always felt it is a critical component to a well-rounded education.” The donation will help the schools balance their budget for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, while reducing the burden on local taxpayers. In May, , voters turned down a levy that asked for a 30% increase in taxes. Gural’s donation allowed the schools to reduce the requested tax increase to 17%, which would generate about half a million dollars for the schools. That’s nearly a fifty percent reduction from what voters rejected on the first ballot. On June 16, voters approved the tax increase. Gural’s donation was contin-
gent on the community supporting and passing the levy. If the issue had failed, a contingency budget would have required significant cuts. Upon hearing that the budget passed, Jeff Gural issued the following statement: “I was elated to hear about the new budget passing for Tioga Central School District. No child should have to worry about having crucial programs and resources that are necessary for personal and educational development. To have hundreds of Tioga children at the press conference last week really touched my heart and I'm extremely happy that I am able to help the kids and their community. Thank you to all who came out to voice their support for the new budget to make sure that these children weren't deprived of a proper educational experience that so many of us have taken for granted. I am glad to be part of such a wonderful community.” Gural has applied for the state’s final full casino gaming license for Tioga Downs. He has agreed to guarantee his donation for an additional three years if the license is granted. The gaming license would generate approximately $1.5 million for both Nichols and Tioga counties, which would help prevent increases in future property taxes.
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