Click on the ad below
to go to Schuyler Hospital's website.
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Patrick Dempsey slated to race at WGI June 7th
Actor
Patrick Dempsey is slated to compete in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports
Car Race on Saturday, June 7 during the Sahlen's Six Hours of
The Glen at Watkins Glen International racetrack. Dempsey --
"McDreamy" on TV's Grey's Anatomy and a star
of such films as Enchanted and Made of Honor
-- was entered to compete at The Glen in 2007 as part of the
KONI Challenge Series, but withdrew at the last second due to
a conflict. Fans will have the chance to meet him at a WGI autograph
session from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on June 6.
Left:
Patrick Dempsey
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Thursday Scoreboard
Varsity
Baseball
Arkport
13, Bradford 3
Varsity
Softball
Bradford 12, Arkport 5
Varsity
Golf
Tioga
222, Odessa-Montour 251
Watkins Glen 220, S-Van Etten 239
Stories on Sports.
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Photo
above: Bradford's Autumn Stone delivers a pitch (File
photo)
Taking reservations for Mother's
Day. See Glenora!
Diners Raymond Berry, the Town of Reading Justice, and Judy Phillips,
the Watkins Glen Mayor.
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Memory of volunteers drives 'Labor of Love'
The
annual Labor of Love Dinner Thursday at St. Mary's Parish Center
was a big hit -- a spaghetti fund-raiser designed to benefit
projects in the memory of volunteers Lindy Bond, Rosanne Paradiso
and Nancy Musser. Proceeds will help carry on their work by
providing food, clothing and other basic necessities to those
in need in Schuyler County.
The
dinner, with salad, bread, a beverage and dessert, drew a crowd
that filled the Parish Center within the first hour. Workers
took orders and delivered food to the diners, and prepared take-out
meals, as well.
Top
left: Deb Schmidt serves up the main staple
of Thursday's meal: spaghetti.
Bottom
left: Patricia Ellison and husband William were
among the diners. |
Dinner servers (from left) Stuart Cook, Shane Absalom and Abby Stamp,
all students at Watkins Glen High School.
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Introducing: the 2008 Top Drawer 24 team
Twenty-four
exceptional scholar-athlete-citizens from the Watkins Glen,
Odessa-Montour, Bradford and Trumansburg High Schools have been
selected as members of The Odessa File's third annual
Top Drawer 24 team. To learn who the honorees are, see Team. |
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Phone: (607) 535-2731 . . . Fax: (607) 535-7985
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Annual SHOC Fundraising Dinner
* Schuyler
Housing Opportunity Council *
a United Way Agency
Benefit Dinner
at Red Newt Bistro in Hector
To raise
funds for SHOC building projects throughout 2008 -- repairing homes
of neighbors in need.
Friday, May 9th
Cash Bar 6:30 p.m. * Dinner 7:30 p.m. * $35
Tickets must be purchased in advance at Red Newt Winery,
Glen Mountain Market or by calling 546-4100 or 535-4138
A front section of the Henderson building has been removed as part
of the renovation process. The Henderson chain has stores in Elmira,
Montour Falls, Geneva, Lima, Hammondsport, Naples, Penn Yan, Seneca
Falls and Syracuse.
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Pharmacy taking shape along Franklin Street
The
future home of a Henderson Drug Store -- in the old Herzig Printing
Building on Franklin Street in Watkins Glen -- is taking shape
as Henderson worker Don Balmer renovates the ground floor. The
front section has been removed -- to be replaced by a windowed
front installed by Montour Glass. Balmer said it will take him
two months to get the property ready for the 10th store in the
Henderson chain.
Left:
Don Balmer of Henderson Drugs is doing most
of the work on the old Herzig building.
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Interior work is well under way for the new drug store. The building
is about 100 feet from front to back.
1st SCLL “100”
Inning Game
Dear
friends and neighbors,
Schuyler
County Little League proudly presents our first “100 Inning
Game” on May 18 at Clute Park from 10 a.m. until about 8 p.m.
A chicken barbecue starts at noon. This event is a marathon of baseball
and fun, an all-day game to raise funds and support for our rapidly
expanding league.
Our
goal, with your help, is to continue providing Schuyler County with
the best Little League Baseball possible. We respectfully request
your participation in this worthwhile event.
We
are in need of:
• Inning Sponsors
• Event Volunteers & Organizers
• Goods and services that may be used for raffle items
• Various levels of financial support through corporate and
personal donations.
The
2008 SCLL “100 Inning Game” features:
• A fun, fast-paced baseball game lasting approximately 10 hrs.
• Various local teams from all levels.
• Chicken Bar-B-Q presented by Burdett Volunteer Fire Department
For
further information please contact Karl Kernan at
• Home (607) 535-7179
• Cell (607) 279-7449
Or email
winegeekk @yahoo.com
Lake side view of the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.
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Siding gives idea of hotel's look
Siding
applied to a portion of the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel on the
lake side of the structure gives an idea of what the finished
structure will look like. Work is progressing, but no opening
date has been announced. Interviews for jobs at the facility
were held at the Elks Lodge early this week. |
Click here
for full details
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Along Franklin Street
Summer
concert organizer Rose Ciccone and advertising entrepreneur
Dave Smith were among those area citizens out and about on Franklin
Street in Watkins Glen Thursday, enjoying yet another sunny
afternoon in a string of pleasant days blessing the Southern
Tier. |
When: Saturday, May
10, starting at 8 a.m.
What: A volunteer spring
Village Pick-Up effort. M.A.D. stands for Make A Difference.
Volunteerism: Village
board and firefighters will clean curbs and sidewalks along Main Street.
Trimmers will trim shrubs around village signs and at Hanlon Point.
Homeowners are asked to spruce up their property.
Disposal: Brush and
bagged leaves can be left along the streets for pick up. There will
be dumpsters available in the Village Municipal Building parking lot
from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The following items will be accepted for an additional
$15 fee: Mattresses, Computers and TVs.
NOT accepted: Everyday
garbage, aerosols, air conditioners, refrigerators, old tires*, paint
cans, propane cylinders, washers-dryers, hazardous materials.
*From 8 a.m.to noon, village residents may drop off 4 car tires
FREE of charge at Parmenter's. Residents will be charged $2 for disposal
of each additional tire.
Watkins Glen High School Principal Dave Warren, left, and Superintendent
Tom Phillips congratulate Jonathon Fazzary.
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Fazzary inks intent letter; heading to Winthrop U.
Watkins
Glen High School senior Jonathon Fazzary signed a letter of
intent Wednesday to attend Division 1 Winthrop University in
Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he will compete in cross country
and track. Fazzary has excelled at those sports and basketball
during his WGHS career.
Left:
Jonathon Fazzary with his parents and a coach
from his youth days, Kevin Thompson of Cornell. |
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Wednesday Scoreboard
Varsity
Baseball
Trumansburg 12, Notre Dame 6 Watkins Glen 12, Odessa-Montr 5
Varsity
Softball
Watkins Glen 5, Odessa-Montour 4 Notre Dame 11, Trumansburg
4
Varsity
Golf
Odessa-Montour
228, Candor 252 Watkins Glen 223, Tioga 243
Stories, photos on Sports.
Left:
Watkins Glen catcher Taylor Chaffee reaches high to snag an
errant pitch in Wednesday's game against Odessa-Montour. |
Village of Watkins Glen Dumpster
Day
Saturday,
May 10, Clute Park Community Center
8
a.m.-12 noon
Acceptable
items: household appliances, plastic/wood/metal, furniture/mattresses
NO
hazardous waste, electronics or household garbage.
Free
of charge for Village Residents Only: Please have proof of residency
available.
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Watkins School Board holds hearing, meeting
A
hearing on the proposed 2008-09 school budget and various business
matters were handled by the Watkins Glen School Board at its
meeting Tuesday night at the high school. For minutes of the
meeting, click here.
Left:
Superintendent Tom Phillips |
Scott Westervelt (left) and Chris Scata
Mary Coates, left, and Debra Harrington
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O-M candidates introduce themselves
The
four candidates vying for two 5-year seats on the Odessa-Montour
School Board took to the podium at the Board's budget hearing/Meet
the Candidates Night Tuesday to state their platforms. Scott
Westervelt said he he has "some concerns" about the
district and that he intends to seek changes. Mary Coates said
she is "very happy" with how the district operates
but would seek more challenges for academically proficient students.
Incumbent Deb Harrington said she wants "to continue to
provide open communication" in a district that she described
as "positive and productive." Chris Scata said he
would "promote open and honest communication" among
the Board, staff, students and district residents. The vote
is May 20. |
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Athletes: O-M's Kenney, WG's Pettet
Track
standouts Michele Kenney of Odessa-Montour and Somer Pettet
of Watkins Glen are the Odessa File Athletes of the
Week. Athletes. |
In the homestretch
of the school year ...
Note:
The editor touches on the heavy slate of sports and other activities
as the school year nears an end, and includes some of those recommendations
from the Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness.
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O-M Junior Class King and Queen: John Blaha and
Jessica Smith. On their court: Duke Josh Markley,
Duchess Alycia McCauley, Prince Adam Zimmer and Princess Jessica Goossen.
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Prom Night: A time for crowns & great gowns
Odessa-Montour held its annual Prom Saturday night -- a lively
party at the Montour Moose Lodge. The girls were dressed in
stunning gowns and the guys in nifty tuxes, and everyone seemed
to be having a good time.
A visit to the Glen Theater was to follow for a viewing of --
what else? -- "Prom Night," and then it would be up
to the O-M school for an all-night party.
More
photos on Schools.
Left:
Nitasha Clinton, named Duchess on the Senior
Court. |
O-M Senior Class King and Queen: Craig Brown and
Brooke Gardner. On their court: Duke Nick Gilbert,
Duchess Nitasha Clinton (above left), Prince Jesse Johnson, and Princess
Bibi Imankulova.
Coming up May 16: O-M Variety
Show
Featuring
Odessa-Montour students and community members -- in the Fetter-Brown
Auditorium at the school.
Doors
open 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Songs,
dance, bands, barbershoppers, and a touch of Shakespeare.
Tickets
are $3 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for adults, and will
be available at the door.
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The latest column by State Sen. George Winner
State
Senator George Winner graces our pages with a column produced
from his Albany office -- a regular feature. This week the subject
is "Local Focus."
Column.
Left:
State Senator George Winner |
Schuyler awarded Efficiency Grant for
shared public works facility. Government.
This
solar-powered vehicle, run on batteries charged by the sun, takes
a quick trip out to Decatur Street Saturday before returning to its
spot in a nearby Watkins Glen school district parking lot, site of
the day's Expo.
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Alternate-fuel vehicles are focus at Glen Expo
Dozens
of alternate-fuel vehicles were the focus of attention Saturday
as the 4th annual Green Grand Prix Expo on Decatur Street in
Watkins Glen showcased promising and experimental ways we might
transport ourselves in the future using renewable sources of
energy. Perhaps the most popular vehicle was a sleek solar-powered
car from Canada, but there were more traditional units -- a
pickup, a motorcycle, and normal-looking mid-sized cars -- powered
by wood or electricity or natural gas. The Expo was preceded
by a 60-mile rally along area roads.
Left
top: Marcelo da Luz of Toronto prepares to exit
his solar-powered car after taking it for a short drive.
Left bottom: A
1914 Woods electric car, which failed to gain popularity in
its time because of a $3,000 price tag (6 times the cost of
a Model T). It's owned by R.T. Larson of Long Island. |
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Permit OKd; Dunkin' Donuts is now a 'go'
The last apparent hurdle has been cleared with approval by the
Watkins Glen Zoning Board of Appeals for an altered site layout
for the planned Dunkin' Donuts on Franklin Street, across from
Durland Place. Village officials have granted the Building Permit
(held aloft at left by Village Clerk Donna Beardsley), and say
foundation work should begin soon. They hope to see completion
of the facility by autumn. |
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More historical nuggets from the O'Donnell file
Watkins Glen School Board member Brian J. O'Donnell provides
us with more historical facts from his file of Watkins Glen
School District days gone by. History.
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Odessa firefighter Jeremy Hoffman describes to students how the vehicles
there in the O-M parking lot were actual DWI wrecks.
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Firefighters, deputies offer sobering lesson
Odessa firefighters and Schuyler Sheriff's Deputies demonstrated
for Odessa-Montour High School students on May 2nd the perils
of drunk driving. With two actual wrecks on hand in the O-M
parking lot from accidents involving drunk drivers -- and with
student volunteers portraying crash victims and a drunk driver
-- the students got a visual lesson in what might happen if
they don't take care heading into prom weekend. The O-M prom
was Saturday, May 3rd.
Left:
A "victim" is extracted from a crash vehicle (top);
A "drunk driver" is handcuffed by Deputy Andrew Yessman,
an O-M graduate. |
A crash "victim" portrayed by an O-M student left behind
this outline, the product of a steady rain that fell around her.
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Ashley Savard honored as Student of the Month
Watkins Glen High School senior Ashley Savard (left) was honored
by the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club Thursday as its Student of
the Month for May from WGHS. Savard was introduced by teacher
Marie Fitzsimmons, who noted Ashley's strong work ethic. Savard,
near the top of her class academically, was a standout on the
varsity soccer team and is on the varsity tennis squad. She
is a member of the school's Rotary-related Interact Club and
the National Honor Society, has performed in school plays, and
was one of four students chosen to attend a Model UN Conference
in South Africa in October 2007. |
Troopers and deputies were on the scene near the Middle School during
Thursday's emergency drill.
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Emergency drill empties Glen Middle School
An
annual drill designed to test the disaster preparedness of the
Watkins Glen schools and Schuyler County emergency personnel
and police was staged May 1st with a "bomb scare"
at the Watkins Middle School. The school was evacuated, with
students marching to the nearby High School, where they were
secured in the auditorium, with attendance taken to account
for everyone. Meanwhile, police -- alerted to the presence of
a mock bomb placed in the Middle School by personnel from the
FBI's Elmira office -- searched for and found the device. Ambulance
personnel were on standby -- as they would be in such a real-life
situation, and firefighters were on standby and helping with
traffic control. State and village police, Sheriff's deputies,
county Emergency Management personnel and school officials participated. |
Watkins Glen students Travis McCormick, left, and Travis Waite were
dressed in style for Thursday's Renaissance Faire at WGHS.
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Renaissance Faire has WG students dressing and playing the part
Watkins Glen High School's 9th grade Humanities classes got
into the mood of the 14th-17th century European Renaissance
May 1st at the annual Renaissance Faire in the school's courtyard.
With students (and some teachers) dressed in period attire,
the mood of the era was heightened by "sword" fights,
gauntlets, a beverage stand, a blackmith stand, and a stock
like that once used to secure criminals and others guilty of
misbehavior.
Left:
Cheyenne Edgett dressed in a flowing Renaissance
gown. |
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Watkins Glen releases 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
The
latest Watkins Glen High School Honor Roll is unveiled. Honors. |
Schuyler County Health Department
RABIES CLINICS
For Cats, Dogs and Ferrets
You
may bring your pets to any of the following clinics:
Wed
June 4th Montour Town Barn 6-8 pm, Havana Glen Rd
Thur
June 5th Tyrone Town Barn 6-8 pm, County Road 23
Sat,
June 7th Beaver Dams Fire Dept 10am-12pm, County Road
19
Tues
June 10th Hector Fire Department 6-8 pm, State Route
414
Wed,
June 11th Catharine Highway Barn 6-8 pm, Grant Rd.,
off County Road 228
Please
bring documentation of your pet's most recent rabies vaccination with
you. Animals must be at least 3 months old in order to receive the
vaccination. Dogs must be on a leash, cats and ferrets in carriers
Future
Clinics will be held in October 2008 -- Watch for more details
Call
Schuyler County Public Health at 535-8140 for more information.
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Dozens take the plunge at Polar Bear event
Several
dozen brave souls leaped -- one by one or in small groups --
into the chilly Seneca Lake waters Saturday, April 26, as part
of the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge at the Anchor Inn &
Marina's Tiki Bar below the Salt Point Road north of Watkins
Glen.
The event is a fund-raiser for the American Red Cross. A large
crowd was on hand to cheer the leaping swimmers on -- into water
described by one participant as chilly but not nearly as cold
as at last year's Plunge. Boats moored at the marina or anchored
offshore were full of spectators getting a good view of the
festivities and joining in the party atmosphere, which got under
way at mid-morning. The Plunge itself began at about 2 p.m.
Left:
Alpine's
Christina Bedir enters the Seneca Lake water at the Polar Bear
plunge. |
Mike Perry does a flip, and Ashley Sutton goes in legs first at the
Polar Bear Plunge.
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O-M's Povero honored as Student of the Month
Odessa-Montour
senior Kelly Povero was honored April 24th by the Watkins-Montour
Rotary Club as its Student of the Month from O-M for April.
Povero was introduced by O-M High School Principal Andy Morrow,
who described her as someone who "demonstrates a commitment
to excellence in all that she does." Povero is a member
of Student Council, the National Honor Society and Interact
Club, was on the varsity volleyball team, has performed in band
and chorus, and serves on Youth Court. She plans to attend Pace
University in New York City. |
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More photos of our region by Liz Fraboni
Liz
Fraboni of Watkins Glen returns to our site with some more photos
snapped during her wanderings around Schuyler County. For a
look, click here.
Left:
Along the Catharine Valley Trail. (Photo
by Liz Fraboni) |
Class of '58 seeks missing classmates
Organizers of this summer's 50th reunion of the Odessa Central School
Class of 1958 are trying to locate four of their classmates. They
are:
Ronald Kozak
William Davidson
Antoinette (Henderson) Jacobson
Noi (Shreckengost) Elkins
Anyone having information about any of these people can call Ruth
(Shultz) Powers at 535-4799 evenings or 535-2836 daytime.
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Helene Fausold returns with 5th business column
Helene
Chaika Fausold (left) of Watkins Glen -- a personal and business
coach and sole proprietor of Chaika Unlimited -- presents her
fifth in a series of business-oriented columns. Column.
Left:
Helene Chaika Fausold |
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From the creative mind of Ron Havens ....
Conservatives
beware. Catharine Corners' Ron Havens -- known for his politically
charged statuary in front of his home -- weighs in with more
cartoons. Toons. |
Watkins Glen High School
Class of 1978
30-year reunion celebration!
Date: Friday, June
27, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: Lakewood Vineyards
Winery in Watkins Glen.
Cost: $20 per adult
for a complete steak dinner with dessert;
hotdogs and hamburgers will be available
for kid dinners @ $5 each.
Bring your own beer; wine will be available for purchase.
Please email Jane Olafson (O’Brien) at: WGHS1978@yahoo.com
with your RSVP’s and any questions/comments.
Please make your reservations by June 22nd!
Spread the word!
Hope to see you there!
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Odessa issues its spring newsletter
The
Village of Odessa brings its residents up to date on local happenings
by issuing its Spring 2008 Newsletter. See Newsletter.
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Odessa issues annual water quality report
The
Village of Odessa updates its residents on their water supply
with its annual Water Quality Report. Water |
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Samples of Kelly photos now on display
The
Watkins Glen Village Hall now boasts displays of old photos
from the Bill Kelly collection. Three of the photos appear here.
Left:
A pair of important visitors from a day long
ago. |
Vendors
sought
Vendors are wanted for a craft/flea market to be held at the Reynoldsville
Community Center on May 17. If you are interested in reserving a space,
contact Lisa Dean at (607) 546-2836 for details.
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Stephanie O'Brien returns with 10th health column
Watkins
Glen High School graduate Stephanie O'Brien, a student at Ithaca
College, is back with her 10th in a series of health and healthy
living columns. O'Brien.
Left:
Stephanie O'Brien |
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Phillips weighs in on school district issues
Watkins
Glen School Superintendent Tom Phillips answers a series of
questions on such issues as shared services, the Middle School's
future, security upgrades and the school spirit embodied by
the Field House's portable bleacher cheering section. Phillips.
Left:
Superintendent Tom Phillips |
A new Odessa Fire Department website
is being developed. For a look, see http://www.odessafd.org/
Check out the Village of Odessa's Odessa
File page. Here.