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Stray Haven Offers Puppy/Dog Training Classes

Stray Haven Humane Society and learn manners, learn tricks, or have
SPCA in Waverly will be offering a puppy play time, Stray Haven offers
variety of classes for puppy and classes for every fur baby. For a list
adult dogs. of upcoming classes and/or events,
Whether you want your puppy to visit strayhavenspca.org.

Photo File: 50 Years Ago

Victory Plaza, Taylor Road, Owego, N.Y.

Fred J Brown Jr. Photo © 1971
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

from
50 Years Ago John, Sarah & Lorie

June 1971 Skyline Services Has your

It’s June 1971. President Nixon’s A 4.5-mile stretch of new Route 17 is agent retired?
daughter Tricia marries Edward Cox in opened between Endwell and Bing- Serving NY & PA
the White House Rose Garden. hamton. This creates a continuous 167 Call us today
Singer Frank Sinatra, 55, gives a miles of open expressway between
farewell performance in Los Angeles. Nichols and Orange County, NY. 1-800-258-9404
Sinatra says he’s serious about retiring. Claude Harmon Jr. of Palm Springs Check out our
Lee Trevino wins the U.S. Open golf wins the first B. C. Open at En Joie in
title. Endicott. He wins $2,000. WE INSURE NEW YORK & PENNSYLVANIA
T. Vincent Learson, 58, succeeds Friday night TV shows include “High FARMS • MOBILE HOMES • RENTALS • HOMEOWNERS
Thomas J. Watson, Jr. as IBM’s CEO. Chapparal,” “The Brady Bunch,” AUTO • TRUCKERS • WORK COMP • BUSINESS • CONTRACTORS
Learson began his career at IBM as a “Nanny and the Professor,” “The Name
salesman in 1958. of the Game,” “The Partridge Family,” Skyline Services
In Apalachin, Sharon Hawley is “That Girl,” “The Odd Couple,” and 891 Pennsylvania, Little Meadows, Pa.
named Little Miss Apalachin at the Fire- “Love, American Style.”
men’s Field Days. Runner up is Pamella Movies playing in local theaters in-
Lynch. clude “The Andromeda Strain,”
A record 797 students graduate from “Marooned,” “Support Your Local Gun-
Broome Technical Community College. fighter,” “Escape from the Planet of the
The Tioga County Board of Supervi- Apes,” “The Boatniks,” and “The Aris-
sors votes to establish a nine-member tocats.”
county legislature that will assume pow- Top tunes include “It’s Too Late/I Feel
er on January 1, 1972. The plan goes the Earth Move” by Carole King, “Rainy
before voters in November. Days and Mondays” by the Carpenters,
Tioga County Sheriff Paul Taylor “Brown Sugar” by the Rolling Stones,
announces he will seek a fourth term as and “It Don’t Come Easy” by Ringo
sheriff. Starr.
IBM announces development of the And 2 pounds of marinated Spiedie
System 370, Model 195. meat costs $1.98.

An Open Letter
to the Apalachin Fire District Taxpayers.

At the Catatonk Downs
Dear Apalachin Taxpayers, gain, recognizing that it is a one-time
The year has flown by as we head benefit and should not be used to man- Candor American Legion Post 907
into June and prepare for a summer that age recurring operational expenses. 90 Spencer Rd. Candor, N.Y.
we optimistically get to share safely Some additional items of interest, the
with our friends and family. At the fire Fire District is in the process of acquir-
department, things are starting to return ing the vacant home next to Station 1.
to a sense of normalcy as our member- This is intended to solve our long-term
ship is overwhelmingly vaccinated and parking challenges at a much more cost-
we resumed in-person trainings last effective basis than using the rear of the
month. Our volunteers still maintain station. We also have declared our old
safety precautions, particularly with fire engine surplus and intend to use the
patient care, in an effort to remain safe proceeds of that sale towards our Vehi-
and available to respond to emergency cle Reserve to offset any future tax in-
calls. creases on replacement apparatus.
As shared previously, over the past As we head into summer, we encour-
nine months, the fire department has age all of you to stay safe, get vaccinat-
answered the call for assistance from ed, and enjoy the opportunity to be with
NYS to provide EMS coverage for the friends and family. As always, we are
COVID testing site. Most importantly, here to serve you and on behalf of the
our dedicated volunteers have still main- entire Board of Fire Commissioners, we
tained coverage for over 90% of all 911 want to thank the dedicated volunteers
calls we received this year and over 95% and staff who have continued to serve
for all first-due 911 calls in our district. you throughout the year and especially
That is remarkable achievement given in this pandemic. Their selflessness is
the 100+ hours per week we served at something we can all be proud of.
the COVID testing site simultaneously If you have any questions or com-
and a testament to our volunteer dedica- ments, I invite you to reach out at any Tickets for the Derby may be purchased at
tion. Our service at the COVID testing time and look forward to hearing from Candor American Legion Post 907
site has also come to an end as we head you. 90 Spencer Rd. Candor, N.Y.
into June.
It will take some time to wrap up the Sincerely, during normal business hours.
books, but the Fire District does antici- Brian Rieber Contact Pat Halstead at (6097) 262-0217 or
pate a material financial benefit from Chairman, Board of Fire Commissioners
serving at the COVID site. The commis- Apalachin Fire District
sioners are currently evaluating how we 607-765-2974
can best benefit the taxpayers with this chairman@apalachinfd.com