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Foster Children Meet Santa

SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Tues-Sat 7 to 3, Sunday -7 to 2 (Closed Monday)

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On December 17, 2019, several Tio- and sitting on his lap. Thank you to the
ga County foster children were delighted continued generosity of community Happy Valentine’s Day
when they opened their front doors and members in both Tioga and Broome
were greeted by Santa and some of his County. from
local elves (aka the Tioga County Foster If you are interested in learning more Vestal Wine & Liquor
Care team), bringing them their first about the Tioga County Foster Parenting
Christmas gifts. As is his tradition, Santa program, contact the Tioga County Fos-
provided each child with their first gift ter & Adoptive Homefinder, Angela ( 4 Corners Plaza next to Big Lots) Phone 785-8451
of Christmas. The children were excited Figgs, at (607) 687-8346 or ange- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 364 Days a year!
and shocked to see Santa in their living la.figgs@dfa.state.ny.us. www.VestalWineAndLiquor.com
rooms, helping them open their gifts,
Chamber of Commerce’s President to Retire KorBel Sweet Rose ………………….……… $13.89
Tequila Rose Gift Set …………………...….. $20.99
Following 12 years of
service, the President and Baileys Strawberry Cream …………...…… $27.99
CEO of the Tioga County Baileys Red Velvet ……………………...….. $27.99
Chamber of Commerce,
Gwen Kania, (pictured) has Godiva Chocolate Liquor ……………….… $13.89
announced her retirement. Lidestri Pink Lemon Liqueur ……………... $17.99
Kania will step down at the
end of May.
“Working for the Tioga
Chamber has been the most
rewarding job. The people,
businesses and the communi-
ty are wonderful; however,
it’s time to move on to other
things,” Kania said.
Kania started with the Tio-
ga Chamber in 2008 as the
Director of Operations. In
2014, when Martha Sauerbrey
left her role as President,
Kania assumed the position.
“Under Gwen’s leadership,
many new programs such as
the Annual Job Fair, the
Chamber OJT program, and
Restaurant Week were added. She also The Board of Directors hopes to fill
saw the chamber through our Centennial the position in order to maximize train-
year,” stated Roseann Cole, Chair of the ing time. The job has been posted on
Tioga Chamber Board of Directors and indeed.com and can be seen on the Tio-
Owner of Upstate Safety Services. ga Chamber website job board.

Early Registration Open for
VHS’s Running of the Bears

It’s time for “Running Bears” to lace student-designed T-shirt. Race-day reg-
up their sneakers for the eighth annual istration begins at 8:30 am. Fees are $25
“Running of the Bears” 5K Run/Walk for adult runners and walkers or $20/
on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Vestal person for teams of eight or more. Stu-
High School. dent registration fees for Running Bear
Hosted by Vestal High School’s Var- participants age 18 and under are $20
sity Club and community sponsors, all per individual runner/walker and $15/
proceeds from the race will be donated student for teams of eight or more.
to Team Hopefull, a local non-profit For more information or to register
organization funding research and sup- online, visit the Running of the Bears
port services for people with Prader- 5K website at bears5k.itsyourrace.com.
Willi Syndrome. Or visit the district’s website
Running Bears will take their marks www.vestal.stier.org and click the link
on the starting line in front of the Vestal next to the Running Bear logo under
High School, 205 Woodlawn Drive. “Vestal Central School District News”
Bear Cubs can enjoy the free “Kids Fun to find a registration form.
Run” for children, which will begin at 9 Prader Willi Syndrome is a complex
a.m. indoors. The 5K features staggered genetic disorder affecting appetite,
race starts for walkers and runners at growth, metabolism and behavior.
9:30 and 10:00 am. For more information, visit
Pre-registration is open now, and www.pwsausa.org.
Running Bears who register by March
13 will receive this year’s one-of-a-kind,

Hunsinger Named to Dean’s List

Justin Hunsinger of Apalachin, made Dean’s List, a student must have a mini-
the Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 session mum 3.5 GPA.
at DeSales University. To qualify for the