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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • www.CommunityPress.us DECEMBER 2016
Volume 31
Tioga Downs Full Casino Opens
After a gaming license pursuit that spanned more than three years, Tioga Downs officially opened the new casino to the public on December 2, following a ribbon cutting ceremony (above).
The new gaming floor features 33 long-awaited table games, including Blackjack, Craps and Roulette, as well as popular casino games like Pai Gow Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, Let It Ride, 3-Card and 4-Card Poker and the Big 6 Wheel.
The casino’s new Poker Room can accommodate up to 120 players and plans are already being made to host multiple tournament events in 2017. The facility also replaced all of the 798 video lottery terminals with new slot machines.
Number 12
Apalachin Elementary School Food Parade
On Friday, December 2, Apalachin Elementary School students paraded through the gym and dropped off food and toys for the Apalachin Lions Club Christmas Basket Program.
“This has been a long journey, but one that I have stated from the beginning is an important one for the people of the Southern Tier. We have created a lot of additional jobs, revenue and opportunity for the region as well as benefitting local businesses and nonprofit organizations,” American Racing and Entertainment Chairman Jeffrey Gural said.
Festival of Lights Held in Owego
Phone Santa 625-HOHO The Apalachin Lions Club has installed a direct phone line to the North Pole and convinced Santa Claus to take a break from his busy schedule to take phone calls for three nights in early December. Children can talk to Santa by calling 625-HOHO (625-4646) between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on December 5, 6, and 7. Santa always enjoys talking to the boys and girls, and is looking forward to hearing what they want for Christmas.
The 2016 Lights on the River Festival was held on Friday, December 2, in downtown Owego. Santa Claus turned on the holiday lights along the streets and the bridge. Everyone enjoyed the music, shopping, and the many activities. A fireworks display closed out the evening. Above: festival-goers enjoy the holiday activities on Lake Street. Left: the lights on the Court Street Bridge are reflected on the Susquehanna River.