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Owego to Host Central NY
Fire Convention in July

Saturday, July 11, will kick off with a
memorial service and awards ceremony 607-754-0707
at the Baker Fireman’s Fountain in the
Court House Square followed by fire
service meetings at VFW Post #1371 on 19 Delaware Ave
Main Street. Firematic hose races will Endicott, NY 13760
take place on Main Street between
Church Street and Spencer Ave. in the
afternoon followed by a grand firefight- • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INSTALLATIONS •
er’s parade. Races include the ladder,
wye, and straight lay. Cash prizes and
trophies will be awarded to hose race
and parade winners. A dinner will con-
clude the day’s events at the VFW fol-
lowed by an afterparty at the Rainbow
Trail on North Avenue with music by
the Kitchen Sink Band, the Blues Broth- NO JOB TOO SMALL
ers of Central New York, and the Gents.
Owego last hosted the convention General Home Repairs
that is rotated yearly throughout the state Basic Chores
in 2010. CNYFA and the convention
hold special meaning for Owego fire-
fighters as the association’s founding Call Barry Vallequette at: 607-725-7556
Owego Hose Teams, Inc. in partner- member and first president was Owego’s
ship with the Owego Fire Department is own Past Owego Fire Chief Frank M.
hosting the 127th annual Central New Baker. Baker also served as president of
York Firemen’s Association (CNYFA) the Firemen’s Association of the State of
convention July 9 through July 12 in New York (FASNY) and is widely HAPPY
downtown Owego. known today for his charitable contribu-
Representing 20 counties comprised tions that live on in Owego. These con- VALENTINE’S DAY
of 500 fire departments, CNYFA serves tributions include the recently restored
the volunteer fire and emergency medi- Baker Fireman’s Fountain donated in Show your valentine how much they are
cal services of Central New York, memory of his son George H. Baker and
through education, legislation, and the clock tower atop Owego Central Fire loved & appreciated
recognition while building camaraderie Station. 2020 marks the 125th anniver- Bring your valentine to the Blue Dolphin Restaurant
with its members and partners. sary the Central convention was first
A full weekend of events for the con- held in Owego in 1895. Other years
vention is planned. On Thursday, July 9, Owego hosted the convention include Enjoy a complementary
a welcome reception will take place at 1953, 1970, 1987, 1995 and 2010.
American Legion Post #401 with DJ The public is invited to participate at glass of wine with our
Tommy D of Flat Rat Adventures. all events except the fire service meeting Valentine Dinner Specials
Friday, July 10, will begin with a golf Saturday morning, July 11. Convention
outing at Tioga Golf Club in the morn- information including registration for
ing followed by a block party in the the convention golf outing, dinner, and
Flats area of the village in front of Cro- parade are available online at the team’s
ton Hose Co. #3 Fire Station on Talcott web site www.OwegoHoseTeams.com.
Street. Bob Powell Entertainment will Sponsorship opportunities are also avail- 625-3830
be spinning your favorite tunes of today able.
and yesterday at the party. Firehouse
Subs will have their mobile fire food
truck on hand. “Fun” firematics between
area firefighters will include “midnight
run” races, waterball, and garden hose
races. The Broome County Firefighters
Association Safety Trailer will be on site
with bounce houses for children. A chil-
dren’s hose race will also take place.
After the block party, fireworks will be
held at Draper Park on Front Street in
Owego with afterparty at the John Bar-
leycorn Tavern featuring the Beatles
Band.

Lions Fish Fry - Feb. 20

Doug’s Fish Fry To Go will be in on Thursday, February 20 only from
Apalachin on Thursday, February 20, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Place your order,
11:00 am to 6:00 pm, at the parking lot schedule a pick up time, and your order
of Visions Federal Credit Union at Tioga will be ready.
Terrace on Route 434. Donations to the Apalachin Lions are 8240 Route 434
The event will benefit the Apalachin welcome, and a bin for used glasses will
Lions Foundation. be available. 1.4 miles east of Pa. Ave.
You can avoid the wait in line by “Thank You” from the Lions! Apalachin (607) 258-0008
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