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Bentley Warren in the Purdy Deuce. (Photo provided)
"Oswego Supers: A Legacy of Speed at The Steel Palace"
Featuring special display car The Purdy Deuce
The International Motor Racing Research Center presents a very special Center Conversation event on Saturday, May 11. We'll discuss the history of the famed Oswego Speedway and the evolution of the unique car that races there -- the supermodified.
The talk will be moderated by Roy Sova, beginning his 58th year announcing at the track, Dick O'Brien, longtime PR Director, and past and present drivers including Bentley Warren, Warren Coniam, Eddie and Brandon Bellinger, Alison Sload, Otto Sitterly and others will discuss their experiences racing at The Steel Palace.
The legendary Purdy Deuce that competed at the Speedway from 1964-1974, with 25 feature wins, a track championship, and a victory in the 1969 International Classic will be on display courtesy of Chris Purdy.
The Center will open for visitors at 9am on the 11th and the talk will begin at 1pm. The event is free and open to the public. The IMRRC is located at 610 South Decatur St. in Watkins Glen. Phone number is (607) 535-9044.
For more details please contact Kip Zeiter at kip@racingarchives.org
OMCS Decade Party:
Classes of 1980-1989
Saturday, June 22, 2024
4 p.m.-12 midnight
Come join us for a blast from the past at the Loyal Order of Moose! Dust off your neon leg warmers and acid-wash jeans because we're throwing a totally rad party for all the cool cats who attended OMCS between 1980 and 1989. Get ready to groove to some classic tunes, catch up with old friends, and make new memories. Don't miss out on this epic throwback event!
Tickets are on sale: $25/person (cash bar). Registration Link:
OMCS 80's Decade Party - Classes of 1980-1989 Tickets, Sat, Jun 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite
Contact Nancy VanderVliet Lombart with questions at nancy070@gmail.com.
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Rest in Music Moment
First Presbyterian Church of Watkins Glen
In the midst of our busy weeks, we want to offer you a chance to rest. Every Wednesday from 12 to 12:45, our sanctuary will be open for music and meditation. Come for a few minutes, or stay the whole time. There is no program or pressure, just time to quiet your thoughts in our sanctuary and listen to music.
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Council on Alcoholism & Addictions
of The Finger Lakes
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Spiritual assistance
The Glen Baptist Church would love to give spiritual assistance to our community during these difficult times. We encourage you to visit our Facebook page to hear Pastor Paul Brown for our online worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and a Sunday School lesson at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m. you can hear some members from our church share how they came to know Christ as their Savior.
Our church website is www.glenbaptistchurch.org. If you have questions or concerns or want to share a prayer request, email us at info@glenbaptistchurch.org or leave a message at 607-535-4802. Be sure to leave your contact information so we can get back to you.
Hometown Heroes Banner Program
To Honor Veterans in the Village of Odessa area, a Hometown Heroes Banner Program has been initiated and is now seeking Veteran banner applications. Banners displaying a veteran's name, rank & photo are to be hung in the Village from early May until just past Veterans Day.
A veteran, from any branch of the Armed Forces, any rank at any time, must have lived in the Village of Odessa at some point in his or her life and can be alive or departed. A good quality photo in uniform is required to be submitted with an application but will be returned.
Banner cost is $100 and donations in any amount are appreciated. Applications & donations can be made out to the Village of Odessa, and sent c/o Peggy Tomassi, 407 Merchant Ave., Odessa, NY 14869.
Applications are available at the Odessa Municipal Building or by visiting https://www.nyvillageofodessa/hometownherobannerprogram
and must be submitted by April 3rd.
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Homeless/Runaway
Youth Program
Of Schuyler County
In conjunction with Catholic Charities and the Youth
Bureau
Located in the Human Services Building
Free & Confidential
Crisis Intervention
Mediation/Advocacy
Information & Referrals
Interim Family Program
24/7 hotline 607-742-9629
For youth up to age 21 who are at risk of becoming
homeless or have run away
Carbon Monoxide
Alarms Now Mandatory in All Homes
As of February 22, 2010, all new and existing homes that burn fuel
for heat or appliances or that have an attached garage, must have
a carbon monoxide alarm. This includes one-family or multi-family
dwellings, owned or rented.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that results
when any fuel is burned. Examples of common sources that could produce
CO (carbon monoxide) are:
*fuel-fired furnaces (not electric)
*gas water heaters
*fireplaces and wood stoves/coal stoves
*gas stoves
*non-electric space heaters
*gas dryers
*charcoal grills
*lawnmowers, snowblowers
*cars
*gas-powered generators
These alarms may be purchased at Home and Hardware stores. For more
information on carbon monoxide and alarms, go to http://www.dos.state.ny.us/fire/COtoolkit.htm
or contact Schuyler County Emergency Management at 535-8200.
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