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Katherine Marra Kirschke

Seminole, FL

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

George Bush & Mikhail Gorbachev signed

treaty to end production of chemical
weapons and begin destruction of
chemical weapons reserves (1990)
U.S. first spacewalk during Gemini 4
mission (1965)
World Environment Day
D Day, Normandy (1944)
World Oceans Day
National Iced Tea Day
Flag Day
Ramadan begins at sundown
Juneteenth
Fathers Day
Summer Solstice
St. Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec, Canada)
National Chocolate Pudding Day
Meteor Day

3 WAYS TO CELEBRATE
NONVIOLENCE
x Refuse to gossip.
x Look beyond stereotypes and prejudices.
x Drive with care and patience.

I always had an interest in

creating art that reflected my interests and surroundings
since I was a young child. Growing up in the suburbs of
Boston reflected my style and personality. I attended St.
George School of Commercial Art in Boston along with
private lessons and numerous classes. I created portraits
in those years with pencil, charcoal and ink. I then took a
long break from the art world to raise a family. But the
creative spark was still there. Eventually I got back into
pen and ink after I moved to Florida. Im now into
pastels for animal portraits/pen and ink/ pencil for my
birds and acrylics for my illustration paintings, enjoying
their brilliance of color and fast drying qualities.
When I paint at home I like to listen to New Age
instrumentals and Blue Grass. These take me away as
Im concentrating on my work. I wish I could say I have a
Monday thru Friday schedule, but I paint as the mood
strikes me even if its 3am, as I have to get what has
been swirling in my head onto paper.
My favorite colors are blues and greens, as they remind
me of the ocean and the area I grew up in. My favorite
artists are Norman Rockwell, Monet, and Andrew
Wyeth, as they make you feel you are part of the
painting. Reading is my favorite pastime; it takes me to
other places in my imagination.

Special Wishes for Some Special People!

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
Were so proud of you!

I had a lovely dog years agoa mix of Terrier and

German Shepard that had quite a personality.
His name was Homer, and Im now attempting
greeting cards in his memory. All in all Im
having the time of my life doing what I love.


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CONTENTS

The Moonlighter press

P.O. Box 326
Newark Valley, NY 1 381 1

( 607) 642-3393 ( phone/fax)

www.Moonli ghterpress.com

Publishers

Eileen Morock & Elayne Dudek

Distribution Areas:
Newark Valley, Berkshire, Richford, Lisle,
Whitney Point, Glen Aubrey, Maine, Owego,
Apalachin, Johnson City, Endicott, Vestal,
Union Center, Endwell, Binghamton, Nichols,
Tioga Center, Barton, Waverly, Candor,
Spencer, Van Etten, Ithaca (NY) & Sayre (PA)
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CALL PUBLISHERS @ 607-642-3393.

Thought for the Month

Most of the important things in the world have
been accomplished by people who have kept on
trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.

June 2015

VOL. 14, No. 10

Features

Cover Design/About the Artist ................. 2

Memories of Catatonk In the 1930s & 40s ............. 4
Kiribati Diary (chapter 22) ............. 5
Back On Broad Street - Down Waverly Way .......... 6
Owegos Indian Maiden Sa-Sa-Na Loft (part 8) ... 8
Senior Scene ...................... 10
Writing From My Rocker ................. 11
Apalachin Firemens Field Days .... 12
Reflections of A Formerly Angry Woman ... 14
Our Daily Bread .................... 16
Mindclips ..................... 17
Legendarium A Screenplay (Episode 5, part 3 contd) .. 19
Annies Corner ... 21
Health & Fitness ..................... 22
35th Annual Owego Strawberry Festival . 24
Our World, Our Home .................. 26
First Nation ... 27
Poetic License ............................ 28
Not-So-Gourmet Recipes ................... 32
Essential Oils - Then and Now (part 134) ........... 33
Peace Like A River (part 2) .... 35
Word Search Puzzles & Word Scramble .................. 36
Animal Heart Tugs .................. 38
One Granddaughters Opinion .. 43
A Laughing Matter ..................... 44
When and Where ..................... 45
Whats Happening ..................... 46

Miscellaneous

Dining Guide to Area Restaurants ......................

Home Improvement .............................
Businesses & Services Directory ......................
Car Care ...................................

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The Moonlighter reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason.
Camera-ready advertising is preferred. We cannot guarantee avoidance
of errors or omissions resulting from non-camera-ready ads. Opinions
expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of the publishers.

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knew a free meal was available at our house. I can

remember one time when four or five came walking
up the tracks. One came to the door and asked if they
could get something to eat. We didnt have much, but
my mother made them tomato sandwiches. Not very
appetizing to me, but they sat on the rails and seemed
to enjoy them. We often had the hopeless stopping by
for food. My folks had small
pocketbooks but big hearts, and
these men seem to appreciate it
and never took unfair advantage
of their generosity. I say men, because although there
might have been women hobos, I never happened to
see one.

MEMORI ES OF CATATONK
I N THE 1 930s & 40s

By Dick Anderson

I am sure it is difficult for young

people today to understand life in
the 1930s. Those were the years
of the great depression, or the
period some refer to as the dirty 30s, when people
from all walks of life were, through no fault of their
own, jobless, penniless and in hopeless situations. The
stock market had failed, dragging down banks,
businesses and individuals. When businesses failed,
jobs were lost; when banks failed, savings were lost.
Bank accounts were not federally insured, so the
money was gone forever.

One time my brothers and I were trying to push my

dads car onto the road in an attempt to start it, as the
battery was dead. We didnt realize our youngest
brother Roy was directly behind the car and it rolled
over him. Our mother rushed out, grabbed him and
frantically started down the road to get help. A hobo
came out of nowhere and stood in the middle of the
road, stopped a car and told them to take her to a
doctor. Then he disappeared. It probably saved Roys
life. We dont know where he came from, or where he
went, but he was there when we needed him.
To better appreciate the difficulty of the times, my dad
earned about $12 a week, working at the Endicott
Johnson shoe factory in Owego, now the location of
Home Central. He raised six kids on this and bought a
house in 1931 for $1000, which is still in the family,
owned by our son Jeff as a rental property.

One of the results of these somewhat hopeless times

were hobos, or tramps, as they were often referred to.
These men wandered from town to town looking for
work. They often climbed on a freight train while it
was stopped or slowed down and rode it to another
stop where they would get off and look for work
and/or food. It was called riding the rails or riding
the rods because they often climbed underneath the
boxcar and held on to the braking system rods, which
ran from one end of the car to the other. Dangerous,
but these were desperate times, and desperate people
do desperate things. Often, when no train was
available, they would walk the tracks to the next town.

As difficult as these times may seem, we always had

something to eat. We raised pigs and chickens, along
with a large garden. I dont know if there were welfare
benefits back then, but if there were, my dad was too
proud to take advantage of it. We sometimes ate corn
meal mush for supper, but it was ours. Much of our
winter meat came from hunting. My dad would hunt
rabbits and squirrels while we kids would fish in the
local creek for sunfish and blue gills. Any way to put
food on the table.

The railroad from Owego to Ithaca had its share of

hobos. I watched many times as my mother fed them.
The railroad ran behind our house on the west side of
and parallel to Route 96. Although we were one of the
poorest families in the area, my mother always found
something to feed the hungry. Somehow these hobos

To sum it up, those may have been bad times, but in

many ways they were good times. Neighbors were like
family, and I miss that relationship. Some people in the
country still had money, but most were extremely
poor. Catatonk was no different. We were poor, but
happy.

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Ki ri bati Di ary

~ To be continued

Submitted by and in memory of Kay Perkins

In 1997 Kay Perkins began a 2-year

stint in Kiribati as a member of the
Peace Corps. While there, she kept
a diary of her experiences. She graciously shared this diary
with us, so that we can share it with our readers.

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

2/6/98
I find myself rationalizing everything! One Kleenex a day, one
roll of toilet paper a week, one lime a week, etc. I opened a
can of pears for lunch, something I was sure a few years ago
Id never do! They taste just as bad as I remember canned
pears tasting. I wish I could get miniature cans of food. Things
usually spoil because I dont want to eat them every meal and
they are not good after the 2nd day. Gretchen says she opens
a can of green beans and has that with a piece of bread for
supper. I made some granola last night and had it for
breakfast this morning. I hate the powdered milk with cream in
it, but it turned out to be a good breakfast with a slice of
baiabai for a treat. The plane didnt come in and its 1:00! I
dont feel quite so weepy this time. Maybe Ill get used to it.
Its 5:00 and Im sitting here eating a peanut butter sandwich
and remembering tea time with Nona at the Ocintia. They
didnt serve dinner there until 7pm, so at about 4 or 5 Nona
and I would make tea and have a cookie. Once Johanus
came and joined us. We were all so comfortable in that airy
packed-full-of-travel-gear room. This peanut butter sandwich
is my dinner and Ill just hope not to get hungry later.
Got up at 5:30. Its Saturday, so I tried to go back to bed, but
gave it up soon. I cant go to bed at 9:30 and sleep any
longer. There was a dedication for the new school today. Big
deal! Sec. of Ed. and other VIPs flew in on a charted plane.
All the kids in school uniforms. White for secondary, yellow
and blue for elementary (primary here), and the kids from
Keebu came over. Their uniforms are red and white. They all
lined up and waited 1 hours for the VIPs to get there. One
little girl fell and broke her arm, as of course they got bored
with standing in line; they were all running around and horsing
around. Some kids even went to the ocean and got wet with
their clothes on. There is a beautiful sandy beach of an acre
or so at the school compound.
The VIPs finally arrived and all the children marched with two
boys playing the drums to form a line at the school where the
VIPs sat in front of the school and gave a speech with a
megaphone. The kids sang the national anthem and a couple
of the other songs before the ribbon was cut and then there
was a big discussion who was going to cut the ribbon minister of education? Some other VIP? The acting clerk? I

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The minister of education? Some other VIP? The acting clerk?

I never did see it cut. I stayed across the road under a tree.
Raieta came with her son and reminded me not to stand under
a coconut tree.
As soon as it was over, all the kids took off for home. The VIPs
had a big Botaki. They built a fire and sheared the pigs fur off
right in front of my house last night. I dont know where they
roasted it. I thought the young men had come to clean up
around my house. Wrong! I cleaned my house, aired my mats,
found ants in my pumpkin and papaya - scared me to death! I
thought for sure Id have ants in everything, but didnt. Then
Tabwake came over with four packages and one letter. He said
two bags of mail came in, so Ive spent a lovely evening
reading 24 letters none from John or Karen. Found out from
others Jeannie had her appendix out the day after Christmas
and that Karen had an accident. Dont know more than that.
Susan got her house and a big raise of $5,000 a year. Lee Ann
has had a terrible month; both Ash and Don had accidents.
Don was ok, but Ash got a fractured elbow. Eileen sent me a
tape. I put it on and it is ocean sounds. I laughedI could hear
the tide coming in with much more force than on the tape. I
turned it off and went to the ocean and just stood, feeling the
breeze. I just love standing on the beach and feeling the ocean
breeze!
~ To be continued

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Back On Broad Street

Susquehanna River Archaeological Center
of Native American Studies (SRAC)
345 Broad St., Waverly, NY 607-565-7960
Website: www.SRACenter.org

With this coupon: Buy 1 slice of homemade pie,

get the 2nd slice FREE! expires July 12, 2015

Tune up your do
and turn heads with a new look!
Linda and Danielle
are happy to help.

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one vendors ice cream products; were totally
independent. We carry the best flavors from
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Purity Ice Cream, Hersheys Creamery,
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that might peak your interest.
Our soft serve flavors are Hersheys Chocolate
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let us know and well change, too. All of our
flavors are listed with the brand of ice cream.
Dont see one you love? Let us know;
we want to be your favorite
Ice Cream Parlor!
Visit us on Facebook to keep
updated or to drop us a note!

Tues, June 2 (6:30-7:30pm)

"Visions of Teaoga" to be presented by Author
Jim Remsen. Books will also be available
at this event and are in the SRAC gift shop.
Remsen spent most of his award-winning career
in daily journalism at one of the countrys most distinguished
newspapers, The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since his retirement
from newspaper work, Jim has pursued his
keen interest in history -- with a focus on
underappreciated aspects of our nation's
local history. His book, Visions of Teaoga is a
historical novel that has its readers sitting in on
an Indian storytelling circle centuries ago, and
joining a girl today who visits the same spot
and hears the whispers of its powerful history.
As he explains, Anyone studying early America
comes face to face with how spotty the
historical record can be, especially when dealing with the Indian
world. Since the Iroquois and related tribes did not keep written
histories at that time, we are generally dependent on the
chronicles of Europeans, which were frequently slanted, illinformed, or simply sketchy. And while prominent leaders such as
Red Jacket and Teedyuscung got adequate mention in the official
records, lesser-known ones like our Esther & Eghohowin remained
on the margins. Over the years, unsubstantiated and contradictory
stories took hold about E & Es backgrounds, actions, whereabouts,
and even deaths. During the Revolutionary War years, as race
hatred was growing, depicting Esther as the bloodthirsty Fiend of
Wyoming may have served a propaganda purpose for settlers, but
her exact role in the atrocity is actually far from clear.
Cost - $6 donation (admission to the SRAC museum included)
SRAC members $4 - students attend free!
Historys Mysteries at SRAC will be presented at SRAC every first
Tuesday of the month.

Big Footes June Give-Away

Look for the red Big Foot somewhere in this issue
The first 12 people to find it and stop in to Big Footes
will receive a free embroidered cap! Hurry!
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Down Waverly Way

The Tioga County Open Door Mission and
The Red Door Thrift Store and Community
Center are "all fired up" about opening a new Senior
Food Pantry which will also offer outreach services in
Waverly, NY and we need your help to raise funds!
For details, please call (607) 687-1121 or visit our
blog at opendoormissionandthereddoor.weebly.com

Crooked River Artisan

& Antique Co-Op
358 Broad Street, Waverly, NY

Co-op Member of the Month:

The Crooked River Co-op
member of the month is Mike
Marotta. Mike is a very
enthusiastic collector of art
glass and vintage lamps. He
has been collecting for many
years online and at local
antique shops and flea
markets to get vintage parts
for his lamps, which he even rewires to make safe as well. Co-op owner
Deb Twigg stated, "In addition to being great at restoring lamps, Mike is
one of those guys that you like the minute you meet. We are like a big
family at the Co-op with 50-some members these days, and Mike is
somebody that everyone loves to see and talk to." Stop in the Co-op and
see the varied array of lamps that are beautifully restored and ready to
make your house a home. The Crooked River Co-op is located at 358
Broad Street Waverly, NY and is open from 10am - 6pm every day. Visit
www.CrookedRiverCoop.com or follow them on Facebook to learn more!

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NOTE TO READERS

We ran the story of Sa-Sa-Na Loft, Owegos Indian Maiden,

in 39 parts, from March 2005 through May 2008. Due to
requests to repeat the story, and for the benefit of new
readers who missed it the first time, we are re-running the
story. It was lovingly compiled by Marilyn Searles, who
passed away as we were going to print with the first chapter.
We hope she enjoyed reading it in heaven, and will enjoy this
encore!

Nichols
Owego
41 E. River Road
50 W. Main Street
699-7424
687-8125
See us for all your banking needs.

Owegos Indian Maiden

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Sa-Sa-Na Loft

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(Part 8)
Compiled and submitted by, and in loving memory of
Marilyn T. Searles
On a hill high above Owego a marble shaft stands
alone against a green forest background. Here is
solitude. Moderate winds sweep through the pine
tops. The grass is ankle deep. Wildflowers hem the
monument. Sa-Sa-Na Loft is in a siesta.
The clamor of the village below is faint. The chattering
of the birds spices the tranquility. The eyes sweep the
Susquehanna River where the paddles of the Indians
once flashed in the sunlight. Now the river is a murky
gray.
The picturesque hills stretch into the distance.
Chimney smoke curls upward. Heavy vehicle traffic
dots the bridge crossing the Susquehanna.
Winding by the lonely shaft at the bottom of the hill
are silver ribbons of the Erie Railroad. Rails like these
brought death to Sa-Sa-Naswift death that came
with little admonition. Todays view of the railroad
from the lofty perch is at a minimum due to large
growth embellishing the hillside.
Sa-Sa-Nas remains were removed midway through
May of 1855 from a vault and deposited at the foot of
the monument with the inscription:
BY BIRTH, A DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST
BY ADOPTION, A CHILD OF GOD.

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The yarn of Sa-Sa-Na is part of the story of Owego.

~ To be continued

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an

hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but an
entire life to forget them.

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Was Your Grandfather a

Blacksmith?
Have you ever wondered what its like
to create something out of metal with
your own hands? Join us for a
Blacksmithing Workshop on June 13
from 9AM-5PM. Participants will learn
about building an appropriate fire using
coal, the basics of drawing out a taper,
forming an S hook and if time allows a simple leaf.
Teens are encouraged to
attend, but under 16 will
need an adult present.
Minimum age is 13. Fuel,
materials and tools
provided. $30 fee/$28 for
NVHS members.
BYO picnic lunch.
The workshop will be held
at the blacksmith shop at
the Bement-Billings
Farmstead at 9241 State Route 38, one mile north of
Newark Valley, New York.
Pre-register by June 5 by calling Leslie at
(607) 642-5412. Limited class size so call early!
This project is made possible, in part, with public
funds from the NYS Council on the Arts'
Decentralization Program, administered locally by
The ARTS Council of the
Southern Finger Lakes;
and hosted by the
Newark Valley Historical
Society.
See NVHS website for info:
www.nvhistory.org.

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COLLECTIONS OF THIS & THAT

Submitted by and in loving memory

of Betty Martin

Education would be much more effective if its

purpose was to ensure that by the time they
leave school every boy and girl should know
how much they do not know, and be imbued with a lifelong
desire to know it.
There isnt a child who hasnt gone out into the brave new
world who eventually doesnt return to the old homestead
carrying a bundle of dirty clothes.
If you come to a fork in the road, take it.
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the
breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn
mower is broken.

Drywall

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SENIOR SCENE

Happy Fathers Day!

Tioga Opportunities

Straits Corners Country Store

Dept of Aging

1236 Straits Corners Road

Owego, NY 13827
Phone 607-687-6836

Countryside Community Center

9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego

Contact info: 607-687-4120 or 1-866-352-3680

Thanks from Louise & Sue

Produce Meats Groceries

JUNE MEAL SCHEDULE

Bev and John Hitchings

Thurs, June 11 Night Dining (4:30-6pm)

Turkey Tetrazzini Dinner
Entertainment: Tioga Artistic Dance
Academy (TADA)

In Beautiful Downtown Owego

88 North Avenue
Owego, NY 13827

Thurs, June 18 Fathers Day Luncheon

(11:30am-12:30pm) Roast Pork
Entertainment: Winnie Allen
Weds, June 24 Senior Picnic
Barbecue Chicken 11:30am-12:30pm
Entertainment: The Four Strings Band

(607) 687-2470

Suggested contribution:

Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm Mon-Fri

$4 age 60+ ~ $6 under age 60
Night Dining: $5 age 60+ ~ $7 under age 60
Salad bar offered most days

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS URGENTLY NEEDED

Dept. of Aging Home Delivered Meals Program

Volunteer drivers are needed for the Home Delivered
Meals Program in Tioga County.
The Dept. of Aging at Tioga Opportunities, Inc.
provides over 950 home delivered meals to
homebound residents in Tioga County each week.
Drivers are needed for Apalachin, Berkshire, Candor,
Newark Valley, Owego, Richford, Spencer and
Waverly.
Continued support from the community is essential to
this valuable program.
For more info, call Kristin Sherman (Nutrition
Coordinator) at 687-4120, ext. 324 or email
ksherman@tiogaopp.org
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Writing From My Rocker

By Hazel Goodrich
I am having a hard time learning
all the ins and outs of e-mail.
It seems to be a bit hard for me,
maybe because I am a little older
than the system is? At any rate,
I think I have the "ins" down pat.
If I could just get the "outs" I might be a writing force
to reckon with!
June always gets me thinking about my Dad. What
would he have thought about the advanced age of
technology today? He would have held out probably
until one of us kids became adept at it, then he would
have mastered it and enjoyed it. That's good advice
but a few sessions with T.A.L.L. doesn't hurt.
My Dad loved to fix things and tried bringing broken
things back to useful service. He took old hay rake
teeth and made plant hangers like umbrellas for the
yard, tables out of spools that held telephone cables,
so many interesting contraptions. "Waste not, want
not," he would say.
I like to think that Dad knows we still think about him
and appreciate all the sacrifices he made to keep us
together through W.W.I and the depression
afterwards. Give your dad or
"father figure" an extra hug this
month. I'll bet they've earned at
least one!

Dad-isms
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x
x
x
x

Don't ask me, ask your mother.

I'm not just talking to hear my own voice!
What part of NO don't you understand?
Go tell your mother she wants you.

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JUNE 3RD THROUGH JUNE 6TH

FEATURING:
Rides, Games, Refreshments,
Chicken Bar-B-Que every night
Free Parking

* Italian * Steaks * Chops * Seafood * Pizza

* Wednesday, June 3rd Rides Special Price from 6-7pm

and 2 bikes given away at 9pm (1 boys, 1 girls)
* Thursday, June 4th Featuring a Chicken Bar-B-Que
and rides galore
* Friday, June 5th (10pm sharp) A Spectacular
Fireworks Display
* Saturday, June 6th
Little Miss Apalachin Contest at High Noon (ages 8-9)
Residents of Apalachin Fire District only
$200 savings bond to the winner
$100 savings bond to the 1st runner up
Pre-registration required
Traditional parade at 6pm sharp.
Pay-One-Price Ride Specials from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 3rd Thru Saturday, June 6th
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Note:

Advance sale ride tickets are available thru June 3rd at:
The Apalachin Pharmacy, Route 434, Apalachin
Gigi's Place, corner of Main St. & Penn Ave, Apalachin
Sweeney's Market, Route 434, Apalachin
Buds Place, Route 434, Apalachin
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Help us open a Senior Food Pantry

in Waverly, NY by Summer 2015!
The Tioga County Open Door Mission, a faith-based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, has been
devoted to serving our community through our food pantries, homeless shelter, and outreach
programs since 1968. In order to expand our reach in the Waverly community, we are once again
taking on a new project that will enable us to provide seniors in need with food and outreach
services with the opening of our new Senior Food Pantry.
We have launched a campaign to raise $10,000 by June 1st on youcaring.com. The money
raised will be used towards a heater for colder months as well as small building upgrades
needed to make the space suitable for a pantry. You can find out more at youcaring.com
by searching for Waverly Senior Food Pantry. We welcome your support in our efforts to
create a hunger-free community by taking unneeded stress out of the lives of our senior
neighbors, easing anxieties and providing some relief from not knowing where the next meal
will come from. We believe that life is better lived without these worries!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or visit us at our Waverly location, The Red
Door Thrift Store and Community Center, 359 Broad Street, Waverly, NY (607)249-6062, or
The Tioga County Open Door Mission, 425 North Avenue, Owego, NY (607)687-1121.
Christine Mulholland, owner of Best Friends Dog Grooming located at 224 Broad St.
Waverly, has offered to donate $2 per nail clipping during the months of June and July to raise
funds in support of our efforts to open a new Senior Food Pantry by the summer.
Please call Christine at (607)948-4419 to schedule a nail clipping for your pet!

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I ts comi ng agai n! Save the dates for

the Greater Owego Tent Revi val,
September 1 0-1 3, 201 5
at the Ti oga County Fai rgrounds.
Get exci ted! You dont want to mi ss
thi s great event!

Reflections Of A (formerly) Angry Woman

By Eileen Morock

WHY DIDNT I ASK?

Dad, I miss you, especially on Fathers
Day. You died too young, never sharing
in your grown children's lives; never
getting to know your 14 grandchildren
and 8 great-grandchildren.
I think back and wonder at the stupidity of never
asking you about WWII, and your role in it. You, like
many other veterans, didn't talk about your
experiences, but I imagine those untold stories were
the impetus for the drinking problem you developed.
How strange that it didn't occur to me to question
your navy years...the anxious and horribly frightening
reality of being a tail gunner on a Martin PBM. Those
priceless firsthand accounts from someone who lived
through the war, emotionally wounded but physically
intact - are now lost for eternity.

For more i nformati on, contact

Pastor Terry Steenburg at (607) 232-0244,
Pastor Brian Scanlon at ( 607) 972-4383, or
Pastor Bill Prentice at (607) 759-4975

I regret not probing more into your early life - a boy

who grew up with 11 siblings, in a house with 1
baths, and a tub but no shower; a rambling 3-story
house with no air conditioning. I wish I had asked you
about your dreams and aspirations, your joys and
sorrows.
I wonder why I was so un-inquisitive.
Now the questions come, and there's no one to ask.
The last of your siblings passed away recently, and
with him, the legacy and the memories of your large
family.
I'm grateful for the happy memories, and I forgive the
unhappy ones. I love you Dad.

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Never Give Up - Inspirational Stories

Albert Einstein did not speak until he was 4 years old

and did not read until he was 7. His parents thought
he was sub-normal, and one of his teachers
described him as mentally slow, unsociable, and
adrift forever in foolish dreams.
He was expelled from school and was refused
admittance to the Zurich Polytechnic School.
He did eventually learn to speak and read. Even to do
a little math.
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To anyone who still has their Dad, hopefully Fathers

Day is a happy time for you to connect and share with
him. Do it while you can, so there are no regrets later.

Curious Origin - BITES THE DUST

This phrase comes from a translation of the epic

Ancient Greek poem the Iliad about the war
between the Greeks and the Trojans. It was poetic
way of describing the death of a warrior.

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The Sidewalk Chalk Contest is

sponsored by the Black Cat
Gallery, and the Southern Tier
Section of the NY Upstate APA
through a Placemaking Microgrant. There will be a $150 prize
for the best sidewalk chalk
drawing. Bring your chalk, come
and create art on the sidewalk
squares in town.
Its simple:
1. Chalk draw on one of the
squares in Downtown Owego.
2. Take a photo of your art and
its location in Owego.
3. Pick up an application at the
Black Cat Gallery, mail or drop off
photos of your artwork. The
application fee is $5 and all
proceeds go towards the Black
Cat Gallery Art Scholarship,
offered every year. The Black Cat
awarded 4 art scholarships this
year to art spirited graduating
high school seniors.
4. All ages are welcome to
participate in the chalk drawing!
You can create anytime from
now until the end of September,
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bagpipe, drum, jam with others
and open your instrument case
for the music aficionados. Or just
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the music! And draw your art on
the sidewalks!

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Busker Sunday and

Sidewalk Chalk
Contest
Come on down to Owego on any
Sunday, now through
September, bring your
instruments, jam on the streets
of Front, Lake and North, play on
the Front Street deck or on the
Riverwalk! (small amps are
welcome).

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GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

and chalk any day, not just on
Sundays. Judging and winner
will be announced the end of
September, so draw often,
create beauty!
The Black Cat Gallery provides
water, coffee and tea for
artists and musicians!
Please come down for Busker
Sunday and the Chalk
Drawing Contest!
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1135 State Rt 17C

(TOPS Plaza)
Owego, NY

607-687-8779
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An Angel Thought
An Angel can illuminate the
thought and mind of man by
strengthening the power of
vision.
~ St. Thomas Aquinas

A Hand In Deed, Serving the Need

143 North Ave Owego, NY 13827

607-687-3021

Serving the elderly and those in need in

Tioga County through your generous donations
SERVICES:

Emergency food pantry

Emergency assistance with rent, utilities,
fuel and prescriptions
Referrals to other agencies
Other assistance as needed

Thanks to all who supported our May

Soap for Hope drive!
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Our Daily Bread

Heart To Heart

By Rev. G. Terry Steenburg

~ WHO ARE YOU RELYING ON? ~

David sang this song to the LORD when the LORD saved him from
Saul and all his other enemies (Psalm 18:1-6, ERV)
I love you, LORD! You are my strength. 2 The LORD is my Rock, my fortress,
my place of safety. He is my God, the Rock I run to for protection. He is my shield;
by his power I am saved. He is my hiding place high in the hills. 3 I called to the
LORD for help, and he saved me from my enemies! He is worthy of my praise!
4 Death had its ropes wrapped around me. A deadly flood was carrying me away.
5 The ropes of the grave wrapped around me. Death set its trap right there in front
of me. 6 In my trouble I called to the LORD. Yes, I cried out to my God for help.
There in his temple he heard my voice. He heard my cry for help.
1

What do you think of that? Is God your strength your rock your
fortress your place of safety? Is He, in fact, your God your
protection your shield are you relying on, trusting in, believing
in, leaning on Him and His power His saving grace? Is God
your hiding place? In your times of trouble, pain, illness, difficulty
in your down times, your bummed out times, your lonely times, your
stressful and anxious times have you called out to Him knowing
He is able knowing He is faithful knowing He cares knowing
He loves you knowing Hes listening to you?
David called to the LORD he cried out to God for help. Do you
know what that means? Listen It means to TURN TO HIM and to
TRUST IN HIM. Sometimes we sort of turn to Him because we
know we should, but we have great difficulty turning it over to Him.
Sometimes we sort of trust Him because thats what weve been taught,
but we really put more trust more faith more reliance in the
doctor, the psychiatrist, the pharmacist, the lawyer, the bank, the stock
market, a friend, etc. Really, who / what are you turning to? Trusting
in? Believing in?
When youre relying on man youll get what man can do/give!
When youre relying on God youll get what God can do/give!
Turn to Him FIRST! Trust in Him ALONE!
~ Rev. G. Terry Steenburg
Contact Pastor Terry via one of his websites:
www.HesAliveWorld.org
www.siteskins.net/stonemountainclergy

Seen on a sign outside a local church

Church is a hospital for sinners
Not a museum for saints.

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Mindclips

By Ann Lowdermilk
In the morning on
May 8th, the
hummingbird feeder
and the Baltimore Oriole feeder
were once again hung out in the
backyardthe oriole feeder with
some elderberry jelly on it, and the
usual sugar water combination for the
hummingbirds. It had become custom
for our usual two or three
hummingbirds who
have graced us with
their presence in
other years to show
up on Mothers Day,
so it was just about
the right time. As for the oriole
feeder, we had never seen a single
one visit the feeder, (even with a half
orange on it) but you never know!
Dave and I sat out on the back porch
having a coffee and looking at the lush
green grass with its mix of dandelions
and violets, and at the clear blue sky
spreading upward beyond the tree
line. We were talking about the tiny
unwrapping leaves on the maple trees
and the new blossoms on the snow
fountain cherry tree when we heard
an unfamiliar sound coming from a
visible bird high up in the poplar tree.
Almost simultaneously we looked at
each other and said the words, Isnt
that a Baltimore Oriole? And just a
breath later, a real, live Baltimore
Oriole flew out of the tree, landing
gently on the oriole feeder and
helping herself to some elderberry
jelly! It was a wow moment,
followed by a fly through by her
stunning mate!
Barely over the excitement of such a
rare visitation to our yard, the first
female hummingbird of the season
promptly showed up at the feeder
stationed just off of the back porch,

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stationed just off of the back porch, followed by a bombarding male.
Oh, the delight to see them back again! We felt as if we were in a Nat
Geo moment, our eyes and ears the recording instruments in a segment
of one of the worlds wonders.
Recounting this joyous experience reminds me of something Joyce
Meyer, speaker and author, said in a recent Enjoying Everyday Life
broadcast. She suggested that in each day we purposely look to fashion
for ourselves a party, not necessarily the kind we associate with that
word, but rather by savoring whatever it is that we find delight in. It can
be a cup of good coffee, a walk with the dog, the scent of fresh laundry,
watching a child play, listening to the rain, singing a little songthe list
is unending and personal, but the point is, that when these moments
happen, they are sited, and noted, and relished.
Nice! Party hat optional!

WHERE TO L I VE AFTER RETI REMENT

You can Live in New York City where...

1. You say 'the city' and expect everyone to know you mean Manhattan.
2. You can get into a four-hour argument about how to get from
Columbus Circle to Battery Park, but can't find Wisconsin on a map.
3. You think Central Park is 'nature,'
4. You believe that being able to swear at
people in their own language makes you
multilingual.
5. You've worn out a car horn.
6. You think eye contact is an act of
aggression.
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became known as Judea. It is also from the tribe

of Judah that we get the name Jews, which
Israelites are often that we get the name Jews,
which Israelites are often called.
One of the Lords prophets sent to the Southern
Kingdom of Judah was called Jeremiah. Just as the
prophets in the Northern Kingdom of Israel had
warned their people about the Assyrians,
Jeremiah tried to tell the people of Judah that
they would be captured by the Babylonians if they
continued in sin.
In spite of the warning, the day came when
Nebuchadnezzar, mighty king of Babylon, took the
city of Jerusalem. The king, noblemen, and many
of the best people in the land were carried away
to the great Babylonian empire in the east. Most
of those taken away were loyal servants of the
Lord, and their troubles kept them close to one
another and faithful to God.
Pure love ... knows that only one thing is needed to please
God: to do even the smallest things out of great love - love,
and always love.
~ Divine Mercy in My Soul, St. Faustina

bible story for children

Captives in Babylon
Even though the Lord sent prophets
like Elijah, Elisha, and Jonah to the
Northern Kingdom of Israel, they were
not able to lead the people away from idolatry and back to
the worship of the true God. Eventually enemies were able
to conquer Israel because it grew weak without God. The
mighty Assyrians carried away most of the people to their
own land, and in time the ten tribes were lost among the
foreigners.
The tribes of Judah and Benjamin, which remained loyal to
Rehoboam, Solomons son and the rightful king, had kings
who led them into idolatry, too; but they had some good
leaders who served the Lord. They also had the Temple
that Solomon had built in Jerusalem and the Law of Moses
which was kept there. These people were the ones God
planned to keep separated as His chosen nation, although
they were only a small part of the original 12 tribes.
Usually, this southern kingdom was referred to simply as
Judah because Judah was the larger tribe, and the land
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God told Jeremiah that those taken away to

Babylon would be the real blessing to Judah, while
those that remained in Judea would eventually be
destroyed. Jeremiah sent letters to those in
captivity and begged them to be true to their God,
for he promised that they would be allowed to
return to their own land in 70 years. He chose to
remain with the poor people left in Jerusalem,
and eventually he was captured and taken to
Egypt, where he died.
Jeremiah saw only sadness in his lifetime. He
watched the Babylonians capture the city of
Jerusalem that had once been so radiant with
power and beauty when Solomon reigned. He saw
these conquerors tear apart the beautiful Temple
of the Lord and gather up the golden bowls used
for worship for their treasure. He looked at the
ruins of the city, deserted by Gods people now
having to serve their God as best they could in a
strange land. No wonder Jeremiah is known as
the weeping prophet.

Say what is good, say what is right

It can be done as early as tonight!
~ Marg Scott

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Legendarium -A Screenplay
By Mackenzie E. Anders

Episode 5 Part 3:
The Truth Behind The Two Books
(continued)
(The trolls allow the Protectors to get up and King
Luther looks at Ethan.)
King Luther - You think you can destroy me? Then go
ahead!
(Ethan lunges towards him punching and kicking, but
King Luther dodges all of his punches and kicks.)
(Kylie starts to get worried so she does the only thing
she can think of - she whispers.)
Kylie - From the strength of the God and the wisdom
of the Goddess, give Ethan the strength to lift a bad
and the wisdom to solve almost anything! (Ethan
becomes very strong and punches King Luther in the
gut. King Luther goes flying and slams into a wall. He
goes right through the wall. Ethan looks at his hands.)
Ethan - Wow, it must be a new ability.
(Eli looks over at Kylie.)
Eli - Do you think its a new ability?
Kylie Yea, maybe.
(Kylie becomes worried. Ethan turns around towards
his friends who are being held by the trolls; the trolls
become scared and run away in fear. It later shows the
Protectors sitting in the cafeteria at school.)
Ethan - That super strength was so cool.
Evan - What did it feel like?
Ethan - Like adrenaline pumping through my veins.
(Kylie is sitting there daydreaming.)
Eli - Kylie, earth to Kylie.
Kylie - Oh sorry! What were we talking about?
Eli - Ethans new ability.
Max Wait, but I thought that the Protector said that
we would only get a new gift if we did something
good. (Kylie hits Max in the arm.)
Max - Ouch!
Ethan Kylie, whats going on?
Kylie - The super strength isnt a new ability.
Ethan - What are you talking about?
Kylie - I used my magic to cast a spell to make you
have more courage and more strength.
Ethan - Are you serious?
(Ethan stands up and starts to walk away. Kylie stands
up and goes after him.)
Kylie Ethan, stop!
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(Ethan turns around.)

Ethan - You made me look like a fool.
Kylie - I never meant for that. I was worried that you
would get hurt.
Ethan - I can take care of myself.
Kylie - Im sorry.
Ethan - You know what, just leave me alone.
(Ethan turns around and walks away and Kylie just
stands there.)
~ To be continued

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even if you're a walker.
If you walk or run daily, purchase two pairs of
sneakers and alternate them. Allowing sneakers
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their shape.
To get the right size, shop for footwear at the end
of the day when your feet are slightly larger.

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N O TI O N S

Submitted by and in memory of

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Actual test answers from various schools:

How is dew formed?
The sun shines down on the leaves and
makes them perspire.
What are the four seasons?
Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.
What is a planet?
A body of earth surrounded by sky.
How do you delay milk turning sour?
Keep it in the cow.
What is one of the processes by which water can be
made safe to drink?
Flirtation makes water safe to drink. It removes
large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and
canoeists.

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Library Lending Card

Its interesting to note that the word anger is only

one letter short of danger.

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around them.

Annies Corner

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS WISELY

By Anne O. Stout

Recently I had an acquaintance

pick on me and make an assumption that
maybe we should not do so fast. Jokingly I was
called a redneck and a hillbilly because I
was listening (and singing along) with some
Country music.
Born and raised on a dairy farm in the
mountains of Pennsylvania, guess Country
truly does describe me, and I do like the twang
and sentiments of Country Music; but like most
music I have to relate to the message the writer
was trying to convey.
I was curious, so I looked up those words.
Redneck definition was a white member of the
Southern working class. As a northerner I dont
think that is me. Hillbilly was defined as a
person from a backwoods area. Well guess that
is a little more accurate, but I still dont like the
jokes the two terms bring to mind. Rednecks
seem to be thought of as naive and foolish; and
some racism is associated with them. Where a
person comes from doesnt usually determine
their wisdom; at least that has been my
experience. I started in the country and do
prefer it there but my life experiences have
allowed me to live in all variety of areas. Does
that automatically guarantee I am smarter?

I like the term Country Folk for the farmers, ranchers,

loggers and so many more that work and live in the
countryside of this nation. They are very wise in their area,
like my father the dairy farmer knew his types of soil, what to
plant where, the care for his animals, signs of nature and
weather, habits of the wildlife on his land, repair and
maintenance of his machinery, and so much more. He could
walk through the woods and name every tree. He was an
organic farmer long before it was fashionable. The quiet
beauty of the country never ceases to amaze me, and if you
havent noticed it lately go out and take a walk; it will help
relax you.
Now back to the terms. Guess the bottom line of this story,
the lesson so to speak, is please, please choose your words
wisely and know what you are saying before it leaves your
mouth. This situation was two friendly people and we talked it
out, but sometimes if the two or more are not friendly the
situation gets out of control, even violent. Dont call anyone a
name or make any assumptions; just keep your comments to
yourself if you are unsure. Go to a nearby park and take a
walk, clear your head, and move on - glad that you kept your
mouth shut.
Paraprosdokians
(figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is
surprising or unexpected)

Since light travels faster than sound, some people

appear bright until you hear them speak.

As for the racism, most people I know in the

country dont seem to notice differences unless
you are a stranger; they seem more leery of
them than skin color, nationality, etc. They hold
back their trust of someone until they get to
know you, but isnt that a smart thing to do?
Hillbillies often get the kissing cousin jokes,
another area I dont understand. Most of the
country folks I grew up around are very proud
of their heritage and know their family tree
better than most. They are very supportive of
their families and there for each other, no
kissing involved. I would think a city full of
strangers would be more likely to get mixed up
with a cousin as no one knows the people
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Health Beat

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Worry does
not empty
tomorrow of
sorrow it
empties
today of
strength.
~ Corrie Ten
Boom

Health & Fitness

THE BODY' S VASCUL AR SYSTEM
How much do you know?
The veins are larger and altogether more
numerous than the arteries. True or false?
Answer: True. The capacity of the venous system is
much greater than that of the arterial system.
All the veins in your body are the same size.
True or false?
Answer: False. The veins that originate at the
capillaries are very tiny venules. Small veins join to
form larger ones, and finally all the venous blood in
the body pours into two very large veins that open
into the heart: the superior vena cava carries blood
from the head and arms, and the inferior vena cava
carries blood from the trunk and legs.
~ More next month
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSI ON ( cont)
By Lifescript Healthy Advantage
The effects of depression arent just in your head.
Depression also takes a toll on your heart, and
negatively affects your health in the following ways:
Diet Damage
Melancholy and bad eating are common partners.
You nibble too little or gobble too much. For some
people, the body tends to go into starvation mode.
It shuts down to conserve resources. Others pig out,
because food is comforting and eating is a selfsoothing or coping behavior.
Mood booster: If your appetite has vanished,
munch on something small and healthy such as
veggies, fruit or nuts every three hours.
Sex Sapper
Hopelessness doesnt feel sexy and neither do you
when youre blue. Depressed people have low
levels of serotonin (a feel-good brain chemical).
That also dampens desire. Plus, when the body is
stressed, whatever isn't necessary for survival like
sexual desire becomes a luxury.
Mood booster: You cant recharge your libido
without treating depression. Unfortunately, many
antidepressants also suppress sexual appetite.
~ Continued next month

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Falls

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death for

adults age 65 and older, according to Injury Facts
2015, the statistical report on unintentional injuries
created by the National Safety Council. This is not
surprising considering falls are among the most
common causes of traumatic brain injury. About
29,500 people died from falls in 2013, and the vast
majority of them were over age 65.
While falls can happen anywhere,
they most often occur at home.

Safety at home and at work

More than 250,000 Americans are estimated to be living

with spinal cord injuries, and 11,000 or more injuries
occur every year.
Here are some safety tips to help reduce this number
Equip your bathtub or shower with non-skid mats,
abrasive strips and grab bars.
Always wear your seat belt.
Install non-skid strips on stairs.
Keep lamp, telephone and extension cords out of the
flow of traffic.
Make sure that all stairs are well lit and have handrails.
If you have children and/or pets, keep stairways free
of toys.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention:
x One in three older adults falls each year.
x About 2.5 million nonfatal falls
were treated in emergency
departments in 2013.
congratulations & happy anniversary:
x Of those, 734,000 people were
Dr. George C. Trachtenberg, DPM, Vestal, NY (38 years)
admitted to the hospital.
Loris Hairstyling, Maine, NY (32 years)
x That year, 25,500 older adults
Finishline Automotive, Candor, NY (14 years)
died from unintentional falls.
Dessert First Bake Shop, Waverly, NY (12 years)
Chris White Home Improvement, Owego, NY (4 years)
x More than 250,000 hip fractures
Aunt Beas Furniture & Primitives, Owego, NY (1 year)
are reported every year, and
95 percent of those are from falls.
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The 35th Annual Owego

Strawberry Festi val

Friday & Saturday,

June 1 9th & 20th, 201 5

The theme is Strawberryville, Owego, NY!

This is the Granddaddy of New York's Southern Tier's
signature festivals held on the closed off streets of the
historic business district of Owego. All ages flock for
the chocolate covered strawberries, the fruit
smoothies, shortcakes, baked goods, as well as the
farm-fresh berries. There are spaces for over 150 arts
and crafts vendor booths, free entertainment for all
ages including a parade.
The first was held in 1981, and has since evolved into
one of the largest festivals in Central New York State.
Each year the festival attracts around 30,000 visitors
for a day of good old fashioned fun.

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followed by fireworks. On Saturday morning, the
festival continues with a fantastic parade. Marching
bands, veterans, local youth groups, dancers, antique
cars, fire trucks, motorcycles, horses, local and state
dignitaries all join the newly crowned Strawberry
Festival Queen marching and riding on colorful floats
through Owego.
After the parade, the festival continues for a fun filled
day of delightful strawberries, strawberry delicacies,
great entertainment, awesome arts and crafts, and
wonderful food and drinks.
Each year the festival gets bigger and better. The 2015
festival is certainly going to be a day of great fun and
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Lots of excitement is
planned for this year's
Festival! The usual
attractions like "Straw
Dawgs Strut Their Stuff"
Contest, Children's Bounce House, a zillion
runners at the 5K Race and Kids' 1 Mile Run , a
Miss/Mrs. Strawberry Pageant, Wine/Beer
Tasting, Rubber Ducky Derby, a "Berry Best"
Strawberry Hat Contest (entry form), lots of
great entertainment and a few surprises.
There will be
lots of great
food and a
fantastic array
of arts and
crafts. Vendors
and artisans
will line the
streets downtown. Visitors can check out the
unique and awesome shops in Owego. Our
selection of fine restaurants and shops are
always filled with distinctive merchandise and
are sometimes referred to as the best kept
secret in the Southern Tier!
Since the debut of the Owego Strawberry Festival 35
years ago, hundreds of thousands of people have come
to downtown Owego to experience the charm of this
annual festival.

Historic Owego is a charming authentic village along the

Susquehanna River with many unique gift and antique
shops, local artisans, fabulous restaurants, as well as an
active retail and business center located about 30 miles
west of Binghamton, NY in the southeast corner of the
breathtaking Finger Lakes Region. It was named
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OUR world,
Our home

THE DARK ACT

Info From The Organic Consumers Association
According to recent polls done by the Organic
Consumers Association (OCA), over 90 percent of the
public definitely wants to know what's in their food.

NATURAL PHENOMENON

HR 1599, "The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act,"

has been introduced by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.)
Ironic. Pompeos bill proposes nothing if not
inaccurate labeling of foodsby preventing you from
ever learning which foods may contain GMOs.
Critics of the bill have dubbed it the DARK Act, aka
"Deny Americans the Right-to-Know" Act. Because
thats exactly what it does.

MOONBOWS
This is a real photo of a real phenomenon. There are
such things as rainbows in the middle of the night. If it
looks like the sun's coming up in the middle of that
rainbow, it's not -- that's just the long exposure
augmenting background light. But the effect isn't just
long-exposure trickery. If the conditions are just right,
you can see Moonbows with the naked eye, if you're
paying attention to the sky opposite the moon. For
once, the explanation is simple: Moonbows work
exactly like rainbows and appear whenever bright
moonlight refracts just so off of moisture in the air.
THE BI RDS AND THE BEES
A terrifying new study has found that the exact same
pesticides causing the massive global bee die-off are
now killing birds as well. The global bee die-off has
been happening so fast that scientists are still
scrambling to detect all the impacts. And now, this
new study also finds that neonic pesticides are killing
warblers, swallows, starlings and thrushes nearly as
fast as the bees -- at current rates, 35 percent of the
bird population will disappear in just 10 years in the
areas studied. We need to get these toxic pesticides
off the market. In Europe, theres a moratorium on
bee and bird-killing neonics. Ontario, Canada's biggest
province, is close to becoming the first major territory
in North America to ban them as well. But Bayer -- one
of the biggest producers of these toxic pesticides -has an army of lawyers suing to overturn Europe's ban,
and their million-dollar lobbyists are fighting to kill
Ontarios bee protection bill.
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Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's

herbicide Roundup, is sprayed heavily on 84 percent of
all GMO crops, including soy, corn, canola, and sugar
beetsall the key ingredients in processed foods.
Research has revealed that inert ingredients in
glyphosate-based herbicides are "active principles of
human cell toxicity." They also suspect that Roundup
might interfere with hormone production, possibly
leading to abnormal fetal development, low birth
weights, or miscarriages.
With Vermonts GMO labeling law set to take effect
July 1, 2016, Monsanto and the Grocery
Manufacturers Association are desperate to pass the
DARK Act. If youd like to protect your right to know
whats in your food, call your Congress member,
especially if he or she is a member of the House
Committee on Agriculture or the House Committee
on Energy and Commerce.
POWER PL ANT POLL UTION
For too long, the power sector, and
especially coal-fired power plants,
have had free reign to dump billions
of tons of carbon pollution into the
atmosphere -- at enormous cost to
our communities' health and
prosperity. If we allow this country's
worst polluters to continue to dump unlimited carbon
pollution into our atmosphere well see catastrophic
repercussions. Thankfully, earlier this year the
Environmental Protection Agency proposed a
thoughtful, flexible and comprehensive action called
the Clean Power Plan, which proposes carbon
pollution standards for states existing power plants.

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Indigenous People of the land

who never became citizens

How many more must we

endure?

Early Pueblo Resistance

(contd)

Spanish Settlers on Pueblo Land

Eventually, Spanish seekers

of wealth, blinded to reality
by their greed for gold,
returned to New Mexico. An
expedition led by Francisco
Sanchez Chamuscado in 1581
included several
missionaries. When the
leader gave up and went
back south, the missionaries
stayed behind. They were
swiftly killed by the Indians.
The missionaries seemed to
believe that Indian
resistance to the divine
message the Spaniards
brought would wither under
the force of their own
arrogance. The Pueblos
thought otherwise and
executed them a fate that
awaited any number of later
missionaries.
Though these explorations
failed to find the fabled gold,
the dream of riches attracted
several unauthorized
attempts to found colonies.
These parties were turned
back by the Spanish
authorities, who themselves
wanted full control of
exploiting the land and any
colonists entering it.

The National Transportation Safety Board has long called for inward-facing
video cameras on trains which would help provide crucial information about
crashes. And the kind of next-generation speed control systems that Congress
has ordered installed by the end of the year could have prevented countless
accidents over the years.
On Tues, May 12, an Amtrak train tragically derailed in Philadelphia, leaving
eight people dead and many injured. The very next day, Congress voted to cut
more than $260 million from Amtraks budget. This is a devastating cut to an
agency that is already radically underfunded. The Republican-led House
Appropriations Committee voted 30-21 to reduce grants to Amtrak by $252
million -- a drop of about 15% from last year's level. The measure still needs to
clear the full House and Senate before it would go into effect in October.
Democrats on the panel fought unsuccessfully to boost Amtrak funding by $1
billion, to $2.4 billion. But Republicans argued that such a spending increase
would need to be offset by cuts elsewhere in the budget. Regrettably, offsets
never seem to include the loopholes and tax breaks enjoyed by millionaires and
billionaires and the wealthy and powerful corporate interests.

As our infrastructure crumbles and the safety of the traveling public diminishes,
partisan politics hampers progressive investments in roads, bridges and railway
travel. Such investments would do wonders for job growth and middle class
prosperity, while adding immensely to the safety and convenience of travel.
Conservatives who want to cut funding and privatize the rail service are simply
pandering to the special interests at the expense of the average consumer.
Enough is enough. Safe trains don't pay for themselves.

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her fathers ghost

Poetic License

By Katharyn Howd Machan

I wont begin to tell you Im a dream

of sloping hill, wild strawberries, a small
dark cat high-leaping over grass where stream
runs clear and cold from glacial spring. Im all
youve ever needed, nothing more, high sun
a warmth on face and arms and hands as tongue
delights in crimson, perfect sweetness one
can taste as lifes pure truth when time is young.
Old age? You have it now as I once did
when I taught you the music of tall trees,
the dance to find good mushrooms shadows hid,
a way of seeing only longing frees.
I have no need to tell you that my death
became the poems you write, your blood, your breath.

"yes! yes"
let your light shine

By Rev. Olivia Armstrong

Inspired by Lisa Nichols

Why?
I need you to SHINE....
Why?
Ive seen it before...hold that door!
"Yes! Yes"
It helps me find, my path....
To the Divine
"Yes! Yes"
Let your light shine.
Why?
Others switch off.
No need for a holy cloth.
I need your light to shine.
Why?
It helps me find mine.
I thank you for keeping the glow.
I can feel the love flow.
"Yes! Yes!
Keep shining!
No denying. It will keep me flying.
Keep that light on.
So, I can sing my life song
"Yes! Yes!

spring

By Lena Sherwood
Sweetly smell the flowers
Fresh with morning dew.
Grass is getting greener
Leaves are budding too.
Joyful birds are singing
High up in the trees.
Spring has come upon us
Everything is a breeze.
Brightly colored kites
Appear high in the sky.
Childrens happy faces
Shining with delight.
Newness all around us
Fresh starts everyone.
Spring has come upon us
We are ready for some fun.

silent killer

Lets put the weapons down...

And start killing people with kindness...
Use words of love...
This would be a great start...
To stop the violence...
There will come a day...
Princess,
Where we teach our future...
We arrive at June, get together
When we all can become one...
And I sing you a loving tune
For a change...
Relax and stay cool
The world would know peace..
Over by the pool
And we could enjoy the silence...
Enjoy, happy Summer
~ DBS

Love always, ~ Henry

i trust you

By Janaishia Frost, age 16

New Roots Charter School, Ithaca
I trust you with a lot of things,
my trust,
my love,
my happiness,
my memories,
my life.
I trust you with all of me,
keeping my secrets with you,
staying loyal to me,
and respecting me.
I trust you with my love,
loving my love,
cherishing my heart,
and letting me hold a spot in my heart for you.
I trust you with my happiness,
making me happy,
keeping a smile on my face,
and to be happy with who I am.
I trust you with my memories,
keeping them close to your heart,
remembering them like they were yesterday,
and to want more memories to come.
I trust you with my life,
to live life with me,
to help me through lifes obstacles,
and to live life to the fullest together.
I trust YOU!

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th e b u m

captain mclean

By Rev. Stanley L. Moody, Sr.

By Maureen Kravec

The bum has a soul, as well as you

A soul God wants to save!
For Christ said, Whosoever will
For the bum His life He gave!

My father told me of the exploits

of Captain McLean, whod given our road his name,
whod built the farmhouse where my grandparents lived.
Retired from his odysseys, hed brought back a camel
he rode up and down the dusty road,
and a treasure chest hed stored in my grandparents attic.
I pictured him with a captain's cap and wooden leg,
riding that camel outside our picture window.

He may be down, but hes never out

And though he is often kicked about
Still Gods spirit is after him
To seek and save from a life of sin.

I never found that treasure chest,

and, years later, my father had forgotten he'd told me that story.
Captain McLean proved no swashbuckling Jack Sparrow,
or Captain Ahab, or even (as Id fancied) Captain Kangaroo,
and my father was no genteel Mr. Greenjeans,
but a mail carrier who came home to bale hay by moonlight.

The only difference tween you and the bum

Is the grace of God, you know
Were it not for His spirit who to you has come
You would be just as low!
So dont get proud and laugh aloud
And hold your head so high!
Dont sneer the lip but give him a tip
And tell him how Christ did die!

But none of that mattered to a child

Who lived surrounded by equally marvelous things:
the one-room schoolhouse wed remodeled into home,
the hayfields, the pastures,
the hill where wed planted Christmas trees,
the grass flowers and puffballs,
the pond with its fish, frogs, and dragonflies,
the forsythia bush that marked the edge of our yard
the baby chicks my Baba kept under light bulbs on the porch.
the ducks, the peacocks, the cows, the herding dogs,
the kittens in the hay loft,
the ponies my mother loved,
My father, who found time in spite of everything
to save a young meadowlark in the mown hay,
to show me a family of baby mice,
to play catch when there was no one else,
to tell me stories about the world.

And when you stand before Christs seat

The bum might also there be
But youll hardly know him as you meet
Hell be clothed like you and like me!

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Christ Jesus was the name that died upon the cross
He did not threaten when His earthly life He lost
He did not curse men from His mouth
And make His Father sad
But instead, He told His disciples beforehand
That they should be glad.
Father of lights and Creator of all
Help my small intelligence to become more aware of Thee
Help me to understand that You are not way off in Heaven somewhere
But You are here, now, this very moment
Let me feel You ever near, no matter where I may be.
Amen.
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IN MEMORY OF BILL SMITH

Your memory is my keepsake,
With which Ill never part
God has you in His keeping,
I have you in my heart.
Happy Fathers Day.
Love, your earth angel
~ Gloria

Our time on earth is woven of infinite

moments, each holding a promise and its
own exquisite beauty.
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DINING GUIDE To area restaurants

Home Cooking Daily Specials
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Across from Scoville

The winner from the April

Dining Guide drawing was
Beatrice Lillie of Endwell, NY.
Congratulations Beatrice. Enjoy!
(The winner from May will be
published in the July/Aug issue).
Happy dining!

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DINING GUIDE To area restaurants

35 River St.
Nichols, NY
607-699-7474

www.barstowhouse.com
Tues-Sat 4-9

Laura Vattiato
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145 Front St Owego, NY

607-687-9873

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Dangerously High
Fluoride L evels

Not long ago, just mentioning your

concerns over fluoride would be
enough to earn you funny looks from
your friends. But now the feds have FINALLY admitted
that we have dangerously high levels of fluoride in the
water in much of the country. And the Department of
Health and Human Services has just issued a new set
of guidelines slashing the recommended levels by
nearly half.
Under the old rules, communities could dump up to
1.2 parts per million in the water (and some towns use
even higher levels). Now, the feds say water should
contain no more than 0.7 ppm, and exceeding that
level can trigger fluorosis, a condition marked by
streaks and stains on the teeth. The feds claim it's a
purely cosmetic problem, and cutting fluoride levels
will prevent it. But they couldn't be more wrong.
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Bike Nite every Wed 6-9pm

Stop by during the Strawberry
Festival June 19th & 20th
and enjoy a great meal!

Breakfast Daily! M-F 8-1 1 a.m., Sat 8-2, Sun 8-3

Fluorosis is NOT a cosmetic problem -- it's a glaringly

clear warning sign that dangerous fluoride is
accumulating in your body. You'll never see the real
damage, but you'll certainly feel it.
Fluoride levels of 0.3 ppm in the water -- less than half
the levels recommended by the new guidelines -- can
double your risk of hypothyroidism, a condition that
can lead to weight gain, depression and low energy.
Fluoride is also a powerful oxidizing agent that can do
serious harm throughout the body, especially in your
brain. Studies have linked fluoridated water to lower
intelligence in children and dementia in adults. And
years of exposure to fluoride may lead to brittle and
even broken bones in seniors. The only safe level of
exposure to fluoride is none at all. If your community
has a fluoridation program, you can remove it by
filtering your water. Only two filtration systems
remove fluoride: reverse osmosis, and a distiller.
Theyll also eliminate trace levels of pharmaceuticals.

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NOT-SO-GOURMET RECIPES
DAIRY-FREE VANILLA SHAKE

CAJUN BAKED FISH

1 liter vanilla soy milk

Handful of frozen strawberries, unsweetened
1 large frozen banana

4 fish fillets (6-oz.)

1/4 cup butter
1 clove chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 can green beans (medium)
1 can tomatoes (20 oz.)
1/4 tsp. thyme

By Michele L. Moelder

By Pat FitzGerald

Whip all ingredients in blender until smooth and serve.

Delicious, low calorie, and a good source of dairy-free
protein.
Variation: Add a scoop of non-dairy vanilla ice cream
(made from rice or soybean).

In a skillet, fry onions, garlic and mushrooms in butter over

low heat for 5 minutes. Add flour; stir until blended. Add
remaining ingredients, except green beans. Bring just to a
boil; add beans and heat through.
Place fish in baking dish. Pour mixture over fish; cover and
bake at 400 for 30 minutes. Serves 4.

Recipe printed with permission

from Michele Moelder, from her cookbook
HEALTH BEAT NATURAL FOODS COOKBOOK
Available for purchase at
Health Beat Natural Foods & Deli
214 Main St, Johnson City, NY

Pat FitzGeralds recipes are available in

GRANDMAS KITCHEN COOKBOOK.
Makes a great gift! Also available on CD Rom.
Stop and see Pat at 841 Owego Road, Candor
or call 607-659-5739.

Kitchen Tip -

To remove mineral sediments from a tea kettle, pour

1 cups of distilled white vinegar, 1 cups of water,
and 3 tablespoons of salt into the kettle. Bring to a
boil, reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes, cool, and
allow the mixture to remain in the kettle overnight.
Pour out and rinse thoroughly with several changes
of water.
BACON QUICHE

(or as George Bush would sayquickie!)

6 oz. slab bacon, diced
2 leeks, sliced
2/3 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
9-inch tart or pie crust, prebaked
2 eggs + 2 egg yolks
1 cup cream
Salt and pepper
Cook bacon in a skillet and drain. Cook leeks in 3 Tbs.
bacon drippings. Spread leeks, cheese and bacon in
prebaked crust. Whisk eggs, yolks, cream, and salt and
pepper. Pour over the cheese. Bake at 375 for 25
minutes.

QUESTIONS THAT HAUNT ME!

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1 bay leaf
1 Tbs. Worcestershire
sauce
2 Tbs. vinegar
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 cup sliced fresh
mushrooms

Best Crockpot Pork Chops

4 pork chops, each about 1/2 inch thick

2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 (14 oz.) can of stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 Tbs. cider vinegar
2 Tbs. brown sugar
2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 beef bouillon cube
2 Tbs. cornstarch
2 Tbs. water

Add all ingredients except water and cornstarch to the

crockpot. Cook on low for 5 1/2 hours. Mix cornstarch and
water together and stir into crockpot.
Cook 30 minutes more.

Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

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essential oils - then & now

(Part 134)

SPIRITUAL OILS

The Director of Nursing and the Head Nurses

met monthly. In one of the meetings we were asked to
list the losses our residents experienced. Our lists
included spouses, siblings, friends, and children who
lived far away, their home, income, possessions, talents,
and hobbies. Ancient eyes had difficulty reading, they
couldnt drive. Crippled hands, knees without cartilage,
and stroke victims unable to make their thoughts
known, needing help to walk, to wash, dress, feed or
toilet themselves. Loss of control of their bladder or
bowels, pride and privacy were gone. Alzheimers
patients couldnt recognize family or worse still didnt
know the person in the mirror. As all these and more
were discussed we wadded up the papers and threw
them in the middle of the floor until only two of us had
a sheet left. Two of us mentioned God. When all else
was lost there were some that still had God. The only
staple, the only constant in their life. Im reminded of
the story of an Alzheimers patient who didnt
remember the daughter who visited faithfully. One day
the daughter was leaving and they walked together
toward the door. Suddenly in one of those rare
moments of clarity the patient looked straight at the
daughter and said The Lord is still my Shepherd, then
her memory again was gone.
What troubles me sometimes when people come for
physical healing or maintenance, is, what good is it if
people get healed and spend this life and the next apart
from God? We know Young Living oils have the
vibrations and components for body, soul and spirit and
doesnt health encompass all three? Most essential oils
have some physical, emotional and spiritual aspects.
Spiritual that is a broad subject God, angels, the
manifestation of the Holy Spirit in those who place their
faith in God, the unseen rulers of the darkness of the
world, spiritual wickedness in high places In the Bible,
1 Corinthians 8:5 and 6 says, For even if there are socalled gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are
many gods and many lords), yet for us there is one God,
the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and
one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and
through whom we live. There are promises in the
Word of God that we can bank on, and trust, which give
us hope for the future. The Bible mentions many oils
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in the holy incense and for anointing. Most often

mentioned oils are Myrrh and Frankincense. Both
promote spiritual awareness and enhance moments
of devotion and reverence. Many have said I dont
know what I would have done if I didnt have God.
With Hope (theres an oil for that) and Faith (theres
an oil blend called Believe) that what God says is
true and there is a purpose, we can be spiritually
saved and comforted.
And thats a blessed place to be now and for
eternity,

Joanna, One Healthy Life

The art of healing comes from nature, not from
the physician.
Therefore the physician must start from nature,
with an open mind.
~ Paracelsus, Renaissance physician

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Peace Like A River

(Part 2 of 2)

By Leanne Riegel

Terea, now almost dry from her kayak

boarding mishap, and the other two adventurers,
Heidi I. and myself, moor our boats among the lower
branches and clamber up to the trunk, its barkless,
river-smoothed and sun-warmed girth a luxurious
experience for wet bare feet. Used to both high places
and trees, confident in our own abilities, the three of
us balance with ease on the tapering trunk ten feet
above Dad, who is scooting around in a bright kayak,
plying his paddle hand over hand into the murky
water to determine the depth.
Were lucky its plenty deep, and after securing his
kayak with ours in the half-submerged branches, he
climbs up and, with more grace than one would
expect, walks to the very tip of the trunk. Its diameter
only about four inches, beaten by water
and weather, the top of this once mighty
tree serves a last noble purpose. With a
splash like the last notes of a firework,
accompanied by cheers, Dad officially
declares the water safe, and one by one we
file off the gently bouncing, impromptu
diving board into the cool water below.
The cold taking my breath away, I surface quickly,
gasping. After a bit of treading water, I adjust to the
temperature and float on my back, enjoying the
sensation of being wet and cool after a day of sitting,
pleasantly but rather too warmly, in direct sunlight.
Opening my sun-weighted eyelids, I blink away the
blurry redness and gaze up at the sky. Its so high
today as ceilingless as my contented happiness.
Our number is almost doubled from last year, formerly
including only my friend Heidi and I, and my father
and older sister, Heidi. I had read of and imagined
others who voyaged down a waterway, stopped for
the night, and continued on the next day, and for
some reason it had always seemed incredibly
wonderful. I envied such lucky individuals.
Perhaps it was the freedom and calm the river
offered, brought by the unhurried meanderings and
the lack of stress that results when you know that you
can decide when to eat and sleep, and that those are
your only concerns.
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For whatever the reason, the river beckoned. My

buddy Heidi, who likewise adores being outdoors, and
has a pride in her kayaking, climbing and adventuring
skills similar to mine, immediately caught on to my
dream. After an unbelievable amount of researching,
calling people, writing lists, and hunting down various
bits of dusty gear, we managed to launch our own
journey, never daring to predict such an outcome as
we received. The trip was unimaginably idyllic. I had
never believed that anything could be so purely
perfect.

We ate chocolate cake with ganache at a weathered

picnic table, a weeping willow swaying overhead and a
marvelous view of the river augmenting our happiness
and camaraderie. We stopped to explore a metal set
of stairs leading up a steep bank and pushing through
a curtain of grasses and flowers, discovered a sun
warmed meadow and took a nap under a tree there.
At the halfway stopover, we relaxed by a
flickering fire, watching the lovely
patterns of light on the smooth, mottled
bark of the mighty sycamore which
sheltered our camp. The feeling of peace
one felt there, the night singing around
us, the soft, sweet hum of a harmonica,
the illuminated arching boughs high
overhead beautiful against a deep sky, was the peace
of the slow sunrise from a mountaintop, of a majestic
cathedral, of a hawk soaring free.
In such a crazy world as this, it is rare to experience
such peace. I have discovered great joy in a simple
place and, as the hours dwindle away and the firelight
fades, offer a heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving for this
gift, a small, overflowing memory tucked safely away
forever in the center of my heart.
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Animal Reiki Therapy

Specializing in Reiki for pets

& their person, in your home
or distance healing

Classes offered
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Reiki Master Teacher
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The Boardwalk Cats Project is always looking for
volunteers to help with the cat colonies cared for along the
Atlantic City, New Jersey, boardwalk.
Visit www.alleycat.org/BoardwalkCatsProject
AG-GAG LAWS

Investigators working undercover

at dairy factory farms often
witness and record workers
beating, punching, and kicking
dairy cows. This type of abuse
happens at many dairy factory
farms in the United States. But instead of strengthening
laws to protect animals, pro-factory farm legislators are
working overtime to pass Ag-Gag laws which seek to ban
filming inside factory farms and punish investigators who
bring animal suffering to light. These shameful bills are
designed to sweep evidence of animal abuse under the rug.
Animal rights groups have helped defeat 16 state Ag-Gag
laws, but new Ag-Gag legislation is being introduced all the
time in new states. Building a wall of secrecy between us
and the gruesome abuse that is being inflicted upon these
sweet animals is reprehensible and unacceptable.

YORK STATE
FEEDS

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Kitty Quote
I love cats. I love their grace and their
elegance. I love their independence and
arrogance, and the way they lie and look
at you, summing you up, surely to your
detriment, with that unnerving,
unwinking, appraising stare.
~ Joyce Stranger
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Featuring Hospice Hope & ElderPaw Sanctuary

A Safe Haven for Dogs of Hospice Patients
Adoption/Rehoming or Life Long Sanctuary
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PO Box 97, Harpursville, NY 13787
607-237-6340 Email: TLA1722@icloud.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Harpers-Haven-DogRescue/215363531945493
We offer a safe haven for the dogs of hospice
patients. If suitable for adoption, we will find a
loving home for your dog. Otherwise, it will live
out its life at our sanctuary. We also rescue
elderly dogs from high kill shelters, where they
most likely will be euthanized, and bring them to
our facility, where they will be safe and
pampered, all of their days.
We are a non-profit, 501(3) organization. Your
donations may be tax-deductible.
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Bulk food store

596 Fifth Ave
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 689-3090
Soda Snack Mixes Dried
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Local eggs, honey, maple
syrup gluten free
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Buy a little or Buy a lot!!!

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151 Central Ave., Owego, NY

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7 Rich St., Candor, NY

qUIlt shop

soaps

131 Center St,

Sayre, PA

570-886-2296
Friendshipstarquiltshop.com

Quilting Classes
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Mon-Fri 10-5
Sat 10-4
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Thurs, Fri 7am-2pm, Sat 8am-2pm

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that you can trust

2911 Watson Blvd

Endwell, NY 13760

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For details & other group

opportunities
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Personalized Diet Programs
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214 Main St Johnson City, NY
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Please patronize the businesses that advertise with us. Their advertising support enables
us to publish each issue. And sincere Thanks to those who sent donations this month
toward our expenses! God bless you!
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Car care Your Local Source

"Small boys become big men through the influence of

big men who care about small boys."
~ Anonymous

Terenzis Body Shop

Quality Repairs and 24 hr. towing

1461 Union Center Maine Hgwy

Endicott, New York 13760

607-748-8001

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INSURANCE
140 N. Main St., Spencer

607- 589- 4456

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607- 659- 5445

HOME LIFE AUTO BUSINESS & MORE!

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Well help you find the proper coverage,

Company & pricing for your individual needs.
"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could
give another person; he believed in me."
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For Service, accessories, body work, tires, detailing & insurance



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Newark Valley, NY
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TRAI N BOMBS
Every day thousands of old tanker cars loaded with
highly volatile crude oil traverse America's railroads,
putting our communities and wildlife at serious risk.
More than 20 years ago, safety experts were already
warning that the majority of these tankers, called DOT111s, were unsafe. And yet in the past six years the
amount of crude moved by rail has escalated 60-fold,
and DOT-111s are still on the tracks. A fracking boom in
North Dakota and central Canada is the source of this
volatile Bakken crude. More crude oil was spilled from
trains last year than in the
previous 40 years
combined. Federal
regulators propose to
phase out DOT-111s from
use in Bakken crude
shipping over several
years.
Meanwhile, these train
bombs travel on...
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EVER WONDER. . .

Why trains with more than one locomotive often have

one or more of the locomotives turned backward?
Diesel locomotives work equally well traveling in
either direction. When locomotives are assembled for
a train, if one already faces forward, it is selected for
the lead position. If a group of locomotives is
assembled for more than one trip, the cars will often
be arranged with the rear locomotive of the group
facing the rear. That group of locomotives can then be
used on another train going in either direction without
any turning or switching. Using this method, a train
can be returned to its original destination on the same
track. When a train reaches the end of its run and is to
return in the direction from which it came, the
engineer moves to the cab at the other end. The
locomotive can be coupled and switched to a parallel
track, run back towards what was the rear of the train
and switched back to the original track.

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WHI CH MUSI CAL

TRI VI A GAME

Identify which musical the

following songs come
from

1. I Feel Pretty

A. So. Pacific
B. West Side Story
C. Carousel
D. Gypsy

2. Secret Love

A. Calamity Jane
B. Funny Girl
C. The Sound of Music
D. Evita

3. A Couple of Swells
A. Guys and Dolls
B. Porgy and Bess
C. High Society
D. Easter Parade

4. Send In the Clowns

A. Gigi
B. Cats
C. A Little Night Music
D. Camelot

5. Luck Be A Lady

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A. Carousel
B. Mary Poppins
C. Paint Your Wagon
D. Guys and Dolls

Answers on page 47
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Newark Valley, NY

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ONE GRANDDAUGHTERS
OPINION
By Lynnette Bucinell

Note: Long-time readers will remember Lou Buiocchis

column, One Mans Opinion. Lou wrote for us each month
for several years, until his passing in October 2014.
His granddaughter Lynnette wrote the following beautiful
tribute to Lou to honor him on Fathers Day
As I sit here at night, holding my 9 week-old son, I cannot
help but think of the man that he will never get a chance to
meet. My "Pops," Lou Buiocchi, was the author of One
Man's Opinion. My boyfriend and I chose the middle name
of our unborn son before we chose his first name. We gave
him the middle name Louis in hopes that he would embody
all the wonderful characteristics of my Pops.
In my 30 years I was lucky enough to have him in my life, I
never once heard him say a bad word about another person.
He spoke kindly and showed compassion to everyone. He
told wonderful, exaggerated stories over and over, and over
again. He loved his wife, his children, and his grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. He would often take pictures out
and show them to complete strangers. He was easy to talk
to and was a great listener, often giving words of
encouragement and/or advice at the appropriate time. He
would tell me "I'm proud of you, kid " for no other reason
than the fact that he was, and he loved me. He cherished
the moments spent with each family member. He always
sent cards for every holiday to his grandchildren and his
great grandchildren - often putting a small monetary amount
in each card. It wasnt much, but as a child, it had seemed
like we won the lottery.
Very rarely did he miss a sporting event or school event. He
attended baseball games, basketball games, swimming
meets, football games, and cheerleading competitionsalways with a smile on his face. He loved sports - both
professional and at the high-school level. For his birthday
one year, he was surprised with a trip to Green Bay to watch
the Packers and tour the Hall of Fame there. He worked at
the Union-Endicott football and basketball games, where he
seemed to know all the people attending. Everyone looked
forward to seeing him at the ticket counter, and Pops looked
forward to seeing everyone attending.
Customers would come and see him at work, and if he
missed a day, they would always ask where he was and if
ry0th1i5
ng was alright.
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everything was alright. Pops was able to put a smile on

everyone's face, even those whom he didn't know. He
always made sure the train was running at Wegmans
because the children loved it so much. When a child came
in to the bulk/ candy department, if Pops was working, they
would each get something special; normally a cookie or a
lollipop. It was at Wegmans he made many great friends;
he would tell me how special each one was. His boss
Carrie became family to him. They shared a special bond,
which he held close to his heart.
On October 17, 2014, Frank - Pops' nephew and godson
got married. The family spent the night dancing, talking,
and laughing together. His son from California and my
brother from Washington DC were able to attend. My
boyfriend said we should tell him that we were going to
name our son after Pops. I was against telling him yet as I
wanted to tell him in some creative, special way.
Reluctantly I agreed. Teary-eyed, I told him. Matthew
Louis was going to be the name of our son. I had happy
tears because I knew he would be so happy.
On October 20th, Pops passed away, just days after we
told him the name of our son. Pops always said everyday
was a good day because he woke up that morning. When
he passed, we were all in shock and deeply saddened.
When we all read his obituarywhich he wrote himselfit
gave a slight comfort. Pops wrote, Yesterday was a good
day, today is a greater day, as I am meeting my Savior
Pops always looked at the positive in everything. There
were times I was unsure how he did it, but he always found
some way.
When I tell people the name of my son, and then tell him he
was named after my grandfather, I am worried that they
think he was given the middle name because Pops passed
away when I was pregnant. It is important to me that
people know that Matthew was given the middle name
"Louis" because of the man that my Pops was when he
was alive. I did not name my son because Pops had
passed, but because he had lived.
There is no greater gift that I could give my Pops than to
write this for everyone that ever read his columns.
So Happy Fathers Day in heaven, Pops. We love you, and
we miss you greatly.
~

Lynnette

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their

echoes are truly endless.
~ Mother Teresa

Pops was able to put a smTilh

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A LAUGHING MATTER

(because we all need to lighten up a little)

MAUDE AND MABEL

Mail Check

Maude was in her front yard mowing

the grass when her neighbor Mabel
came out of the house and went
straight to the mailbox. She opened
it then slammed it shut and stormed
back into the house.
A little later she came out of her house again, went to
the mailbox, again opened it, and again slammed it
shut. Angrily back into the house she went. As Maude
was getting ready to edge the lawn, Mabel came out
again, marched to the mail box, opened it and then
slammed it shut harder than ever.
Puzzled by her actions Maude asked her, "Is something
wrong?" To which she replied, "There certainly is! My
stupid computer keeps saying, 'YOU'VE GOT MAIL'."

A man was driving his pickup down the road and

noticed a farmer neighbor at the shoulder with his
mule. The man asked the farmer if he wanted a lift
into town. 'Sure', he said. The man asked, 'What
about your mule?' 'Oh, he'll keep up,' the farmer
said. The man kept his speed at about twenty-five in
consideration of the mule, looked in the mirror, and
saw he was right behind the tailgate. So he nudged it
up to forty. Looking again, he saw the mule was still
right there. So he went on up to fifty-five, and still the
mule was right behind him. He turned to the farmer
and told him how amazed he was, and the farmer
asked, 'Does he look any different now?' The man
said, 'Well yes, he has a wild look in his eyes and his
tongue is hanging out the left side of his mouth.
'Look out', the farmer said. 'He's fixin' to pass you!'

The first testicular guard, the Cup, was used in

hockey in 1874. The first helmet was used in
1974. It only took 100 years for men to realize
that their brain is also important.

Proofreading I s A Dying Art

Actual Newspaper Headlines

Mt. Rushmore from the Canadian side

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter

(How is that possible?)

Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says

(Really? Ya think?)

Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers

(Now, thats taking things a bit far!)

Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over

(What a guy!)

Miners Refuse to Work After Death

(Those good-for-nothings!)

Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant

(See if that works any better than a fair trial!)

PHYLLIS DILLER HUMOR

Any time three New Yorkers get into a cab without

an argument, a bank has just been robbed.
June 201 5

A POLITICAL QUESTION?
Two women were sitting on a bench on the Atlantic
City boardwalk admiring a beautiful full moon. One
said to the other, "I wonder which is further away,
Florida or the moon?" The other woman said,
"Duh...can you see Florida from here?"
IRREFUTABLE LAWS
Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become
coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and
you'll have to go to the bathroom.
Law of Biomechanics The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the
reach.
Law of Probability The probability of being watched is directly
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WHEN AND WHERE

By Chris Marion
We had just gotten a new pastor at
our church, and Father Bell had
brought new hymns with him, which
the student body of our elementary school was
required to learn for 9am Mass that Sunday. Some of
us grumbled because we liked the old hymns, but we
were told sharply to stop complaining. What the new
pastor wants, the new pastor gets. You should be
ashamed of yourselves for not liking his choices!
That having been settled, one of the new hymns was
Come, Holy Ghost which was ok until I realized that
there were parts where you could sing harmony and it
would sound really nice. So, when that part came
around, I sang what I still think is very beautiful.
We were silenced.
What are you doing, young man? the nun
demanded.
Singing harmony, Sister. Sounds good,
doesnt it?
You are not singing whats written, and Ill
not stand for it. Is that clear, young man?
Yes, Sister.
I decided to keep the harmony to myself until Mass.
What could she do in a church filled with
worshippers? Bawl me out in public, give me extra
homework, make me go in front of the altar and force
me to apologize to God for using one of the gifts Hed
given me? No, there would be nothing she could do,
so that would be the time and place.
Well, the time and place came, and I let that harmony
fly. She turned around, and the glare of hatred from
her eyes was blinding, and the look she gave me
would have brought a freight train to a screeching
halt, but I wanted to finish what Id started, so I
continued. I actually started swaying to the time of
the hymn, which was totally unacceptable in that
parish at the time. She signaled for the usher/security
guard, and the three of us went to the foyer where
God alone knows what she would have done if Ma
and Dad hadnt also come out to protect their son.
The story was told, and Ma and Dad assured her Id
behave, but I sat with them for the rest of the Mass.
As we parted, the nun said, I will see YOU in class
tomorrow morning, mister!
The next day I was taken into Father Bells office, a
room that looked like a millionaires library from an
old movie. So, there we were the judge and jury sat
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behind a huge mahogany desk. The nun was a

prosecuting attorney combined with a blood-thirsty
executioner if Ive ever seen one, and me, a scrawny
little 6th grader. Father Bell heard the charge and then
heard my defense. He sat there, looking at me, then at
her, then at me, then at her.
Sister, do you mean to tell me that you wont
tolerate creativity in Gods name just because our
school doesnt teach students how to sing harmony?
Father, we must maintain discipline here. Its by the
book! We need order, and he was out of order.
Youre right, order must be kept, and you nuns
certainly do an outstanding job of it. However, I dont
think a student exhibiting some God-given creativity
and getting into the spirit of worship is a bad thing at
all. Sister, please wait outside, as Id like to speak with
this young man in private. She left in as
close to a huff as a nun is allowed to.
So, son, who taught you how to sing
harmony?
Nobody, Father. It just comes to me.
Good. Its a God-given talent and you
should continue with it, but do it in private,
ok?
Yes, Father. Im sorry, Father.
Theres no need to be sorry, son. Just learn when and
where not to, ok?
Yes, Father. Should I go to confession now?
That wont be necessary, son, just dont disobey your
teacher, ok?
Yes, Father. I left, and she went in.
I briefly heard raised voices, then there was a long
silence. She came out smiling, and was nice to me for
the rest of the school year, but was then transferred
to a different convent.
Lesson learned: Know when and where!

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Answer to Fathers Day Word Scramble

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Every year, on the third Sunday of June my family
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Whats happening
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Every Tuesday from 5-7pm

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Meet every Thursday at 6pm

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Monthly tractor pulls April thru October.
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WEEKLY PRAYER MEETINGS

Tuesdays @ 7pm - Campville United Methodist, 17C,

East of Owego, in Campville
Wednesdays @ 5:45pm - First Baptist Church, Owego
Wednesdays @ 7pm - Spencer Federated Church,
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Meets first Saturday of the month @ 11am

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APALACHIN FIREMENS FIELD DAYS

Answers to
WHICH MUSICAL
TRIVIA GAME
on page 42.

Weds-Sat, June 3-6

Rides, games, refreshments, fireworks!
See page 12 of this issue for info.

TIOGA ARTS COUNCIL WORKSHOPS

(Front St, Owego)

Sat, June 6 from 10am-12pm

Party, party, party Learn how to make
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Sat, June 13 from 9am-4pm
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Fri & Sat, June 19 & 20
Vendors, food, music, fireworks, strawberries!
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TIOGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

(110 Front St, Owego)

New extended hours for spring and summer
Open to the public Wed, Fri & Sat from 10am-4pm,
Thurs from 10am-8pm
Free admission
Exhibits scavenger hunts family history activities
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2. Secret Love
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3. A Couple of Swells
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4. Send In the Clowns
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5. Luck Be A Lady
Answer:
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