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Central NY Fire Convention
Martin Back After Year Postponement

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THE kind of demo. parade highlight July 8 - July 11 con- events at the VFW at 7:00 pm followed
CLOCK” All with fair honest prices. vention in Owego. by an afterparty at the Rainbow Trail on
Owego Hose Teams, Inc. in partner-
North Avenue with music by the Kitch-
Call us for a quote today ship with the Owego Fire Department is en Sink Band (6pm), the Blues Brothers
hosting the 127th annual Central New of Central New York (8pm), and the
York Firemen’s Association (CNYFA) Gents (10pm).
convention July 8 through July 11 in Owego last hosted the convention,

Lawnmowers, Small Engines - Repaired downtown Owego. which is rotated yearly throughout the
Alternators, Starters, Generators, Motors - Rebuilt The convention originally scheduled state, in 2010. CNYFA and the conven-

tion hold special meaning for Owego
for 2020 was postponed due to the
COVID-19 crisis. firefighters as the association’s founding
NOW IS THE TIME TO Representing 20 counties comprised member and first president was Owego’s
of 500 fire departments, CNYFA serves
own past Owego Fire Chief Frank M.
GET YOUR TILLER the volunteer fire and emergency medi- Baker. Baker also served as president of
the Firemen’s Association of the State of
cal services of Central New York,
AND LAWNMOWER through education, legislation, and New York (FASNY) and is widely
recognition while building camaraderie
known today for his charitable contribu-
CHECKED OUT with its members and partners. tions that live on in Owego. These con-
A full weekend of events for the con-
tributions include the recently restored
SPRING IS HERE! vention is planned. On Thursday, July 8, Baker Fireman’s Fountain donated in
a welcome reception will take place at
memory of his son George H. Baker and
American Legion Post #401 with live the clocktower atop Owego Central Fire
Van Dervort music by the Latimer Lee Band. Friday, Station.
July 9, will begin with a golf outing at
This year marks the 126th anniver-
Repair And Rebuild Service Tioga Golf Club in the morning fol- sary the Central convention was first
held in Owego in 1895. Other years
lowed by a block party in the Flats area
185 Shady Hill Road, Apalachin 625-4658 of the Village of Owego in front of Cro- Owego hosted the convention include
ton Hose Co. #3 Fire Station on Talcott
1908, 1924, 1934, 1953, 1970, 1987,
PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE Street. DJ Tommy D. of Flat Rat Ad- 1995, and 2010.
ventures will be spinning your favorite The public is invited to participate at
tunes of today and yesterday at the par- all events except the fire service meeting
ty. Firehouse Subs will have their mo- Saturday morning, July 10. Convention
bile fire food truck on hand. Youth hose information to include registration for
races will take place with garden hoses. the convention golf outing, dinner, and
Serving Tioga & Broome County The Broome County Firefighters Asso- parade are available on the hose team
ciation Safety Trailer will be onsite in
website www.OwegoHoseTeams.com.
For over 25 years! addition to bounce houses for children.
The block party is being dedicated in
honor of Bob Powell, a well-known lo-
cal DJ, who has courageously battled
COVID-19.
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. The fireworks display will be 26
minutes long with over 500 rounds be-
ginning after sundown.
Saturday, July 10, will kick off with a
memorial service and awards ceremony
at the Baker Fireman’s Fountain in the
courthouse square at 8:00 am followed
by fire service meetings at VFW Post
Apalachin, NY (607) 625-3131 or (607) 754-2541 #1371 on Main Street. Firematic hose
races will take place on Main Street be-
tween Church Street and Spencer Ave-
We bring our samples to your home or business nue in the afternoon at 1:00 pm followed
to see in your lighting conditions. by a grand firefighter’s parade at 5:00
pm. Races include the ladder, wye, and
Free Consultation ~ Free Installation motor hose. Cash prizes and trophies Tioga County's
will be awarded to hose race and parade COMMUNITY
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