SEPTEMBER 2018
TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS
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Kickstart Café Now Open!
Katie, Lucas, Patty and Summer (front) After being closed for two months, the Kickstart Café is now open under the new ownership of Lucas and Patty LaRue of Vestal, New York. The Kickstart Café is located on Route 267 in Chocconut Pa and is open six days a week, Tuesday thru Sunday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm serving breakfast and lunch, or just a quick snack.
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Harvest Moon Festival - Sept. 14 & 15 Holy Name of Mary Parish in Montrose, Pa., will hold its 10th Annual Harvest Moon Festival on Friday, September 14, from 5:00 to 10:00 pm, and Saturday, September 15, from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, at the church grounds in Montrose. There will be live entertainment both nights, games of chance and kiddie games, JC’s café, Sweets ‘n’ Eats homemade sweets and canned goods, and Wheelbarrow of Cash with
1st place prize of $500. Artisans Barb Brennan, Steve & Kitty DeRiancho and artist Maureen Van Nostrand have graciously donated a quilt, wooden bench, and painting for you to take a chance on as well. A variety of ethnic foods such as Arancini Di Riso, Pizza Fritta, Pasta Fagioli, stuffed cabbage and pierogis will be available. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend.
Tioga State Bank Honored as One of American Banker’s “Best Banks to Work For” Spencer, NY -- Tioga State Bank has received national recognition as one of American Banker magazine’s “Best Banks to Work For.” The bank was honored for all that their employees do for their customers and communities. Tioga State Bank President and CEO Robert Fisher commented, “As a local community bank, we are honored to be recognized as one of the best banks to work for. This award is a testament to the hard work and commitment to our customers and community provided by each of our tremendous and talented staff.” The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies
Group, identifies, recognizes, and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. Full results of this year's program are available at https:// www.americanbanker.com/ and in the September issue of American Banker magazine. Tioga State Bank, with 100 employees and $475 million in assets, provides financial services to the Southern Tier of New York State and Northern Pennsylvania with eleven conveniently located community offices in Broome, Tioga, Chemung, and Tompkins counties. The bank’s website address is www.tiogabank.com and phone number is 1-888-303-4872. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Accepting Nominations for
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is now accepting nominations for the William “Bill” Ransom, III Community Service Award. William “Bill” Ransom, III (pictured) passed away on July 10, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a valley businessperson and was extremely active in his community. Bill served on many boards and committees
and always provided leadership and vision to all the organizations with which he was involved. The fund was established in his name to honor his steadfast commitment and dedication to making the community a stronger and better place in which to live, work, and enjoy life. The William “Bill” Ransom, III Community Service Award will be given to someone who exemplifies Bill’s beliefs and who gives their time, commitment, and leadership to the community. The award was created at CFTT by the Waverly Rotary Club in Bill’s memory; many community groups, businesses, family, and friends for whom Bill had an impact have contributed to the fund, enabling it to be large enough to give this award annually. To nominate a valley person for this award, go to www.twintierscf.org and download the nominations form. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, September 27, 2018. A dinner will be held to honor the individual on Thursday, October 25, 2018.