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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • Volume 33
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AUGUST 2018
Funding for Substance Use Disorder Treatment at Tioga County Jail
Senator Fred Akshar recently joined Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard and Tioga County Legislature Chairwoman Marte Sauerbrey to announce $156,000 in state funding that will be used to bring jail-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services to the Tioga County Correctional Facility. As co-Chair of the Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction, Senator Akshar advocated for, and secured, $156,000 in the 2018-19 State Budget to help implement, support, and expand these vital services in Tioga County. Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard said, “For me, it’s fantastic because right now we don’t have these services at the Tioga County Jail. This will fill a muchneeded void for individuals who find themselves incarcerated because of their addiction. We’ve been without assistance in recovery and this funding comes at a perfect time.” Senator Fred Akshar said, “Jail-based addiction services are essential to our multi-faceted approach in fighting the heroin and opioid epidemic. Study after study shows that these services substantially reduce recidivism and more effec-
tively help individuals who find themselves incarcerated get back on the right track. By receiving treatment while on the inside, they’re put in a vastly better position to stay in recovery and become more productive members of society on the outside. I look forward to seeing the positive outcomes and tangible results achieved through this program as Sheriff Howard puts these funds to good use in Tioga County.” The funding will help implement addiction counseling for inmates in the Tioga County Jail along with support services to help bridge the gap for individuals transitioning into communitybased recovery upon release. Tioga County plans to oversee the program through the Department of Mental Hygiene, with the funding allocated through OASAS. County jails that offer treatment services have seen significant benefits, including decreased recidivism rates and cost savings. In Albany County, the SHARP (Sheriff’s Heroin Addiction Recovery Program) program has reduced re-incarceration by 28 percent for those who participated in the treatment program.
VFW Clambake - August 25 VFW Post 1371 and Auxiliary will hold the Annual Ed Martin Memorial Clambake at the post on Saturday, August 25, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Tickets cost $20 and are available until August 17. $4.00 per dozen clams purchased at event. Includes shrimp, steak sandwiches, hot & sweet sausages with peppers and onions, salt potatoes, corn on the cob and salads. Beer, wine and soda are also included. Steamed & raw clams
available at $4.00 per dozen. Reserve your tickets (only) by calling Julie Dodge at (607) 327-0113 or Linda Barrett at (607) 206-5512. Drop off or mail your check payable to: VFW Auxiliary Post 1371 (memo line, clambake) 207 Main Street, Owego N.Y. 13827. Proceeds from this event will be shared by the Post and Auxiliary to help with efforts to support veterans, their families, and our community.
Miniature Golf Smackdown - Aug 12 The Tioga Arts Council’s third Miniature Golf Smackdown fundraiser will be held on Sunday, August 12, at Tioga Mini Challenger, located next to Metro’s Restaurant on Rte 96 in Owego. The event will feature 18 holes, each one sponsored by a local business, as well as food and drinks, a raffle, handpainted golf balls, and cash prizes. Teams must register in advance at the Tioga Arts Council (TAC) or by calling
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(607) 687-0785. The cost to participate is $50 for a minimum two players to $100 for a maximum of four players. Teams can choose from two tee times: 3:00 pm (family friendly) or 6:00 pm (adults only). Other ways to participate in the Miniature Golf Smackdown include sponsoring a hole on the course, forming a team and sponsoring a hole, and purchasing a Golf Ball Drop ticket.
Number 8
Apalachin’s Doug Hurley to Return to Space
NASA introduced to the world on Aug. 3, 2018, the first U.S. astronauts who will fly on American-made, commercial spacecraft to and from the International Space Station – an endeavor that will return astronaut launches to U.S. soil for the first time since the space shuttle’s retirement in 2011. The agency assigned nine astronauts to crew the first test flight and mission of both Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Among the nine is Apalachin’s Doug Hurley who will fly the test flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon. The test is scheduled for around April 2019. Doug also piloted space shuttle Endeavor for STS-127 and Atlantis for STS-135, the final space shuttle mission. Pictured above is Doug Hurley (OFA Class of 1984) on a visit to OFA in 2009.
152nd Tioga County Fair
The 152nd Tioga County Fair, the longest running fair in the state, will kick off on August 7. Pictured above is last year’s ribbon cutting by Jonathan Marks, President Tioga County Fair Board. The first event of the fair will be the harness races. See page 2 for more info
Water Main Improvement Project in Owego Company Will Replace 380 Feet of Pipe on Church Street SUEZ will begin a major water main improvement project on Church Street starting on Monday, August 6. The company will replace 380 feet of water main to help improve service reliability, water quality, and fire protection. The project is expected to last about two weeks. The work will take place on Church Street from Main Street to Front Street. During that time, a portion of Church Street will be closed from Main Street to Auto Zone. Residents are reminded to proceed with care in the work zone for the safety of workers, other drivers and pedestrians. “This project is part of our ongoing investments to provide customers with excellent service,” said Jeff VanWagenen, manager of SUEZ operations in Owego. He noted that customers in the area
may temporarily experience short periods when they have low water pressure or discolored water due to harmless sediment which is stirred up in the main. While the water is safe, customers may prefer to wait until the water runs clear before drinking or washing clothes or dishes. VanWagenen also said that a few customers may have no water for a few hours on Monday or Tuesday. Those customers have been individually notified and advised to fill containers with water that can be used for cooking and drinking during this time. “We apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we make long-term improvements that will benefit our customers,” said VanWagenen. Customers with questions can call SUEZ at 687-1491.