Date archive for May, 2011
Area Agency on Aging Holds Trap Shoot to Benefit Tioga County Emergency Fund (0)
5/31/11 •
The Area Agency on Aging has scheduled its first fundraiser since becoming a non-profit agency in July 2010. The fundraiser, a trap shoot, will be held on Saturday, June 25 at Hillside Rod and Gun Club in Blossburg. Funds raised through this event will be used toward the Tioga County Emergency Fund. The entry fee [...]
Education to Benefit Under House Budget Proposal (0)
5/31/11 •
The House budget proposal, which caps state spending at $27.3 billion while funding core government operations with no new or increased taxes, was approved in the state House today and sent to the Senate. Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford), who voted in favor of House Bill 1485, provided the following comments: “I was pleased that we [...]
Save the Date! Picnic with your Pooch planned fro Sept. 24 (0)
5/31/11 •
Join the Bradford County Humane Society and Grovedale Winery on Saturday, Sept. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of fun! Pack up your pooch (leashes required) and a picnic and head over to Grovedale Winery (across from Wyalusing High School) for a day of relaxation. You can walk your dog around the [...]
American Idol Finalist Aaron Kelly to open for Little Big Town at the Troy Fair on July 27 (0)
5/31/11 •
Aaron Kelly has been confirmed to perform at the Troy Fair on Wednesday, July 27. He will be on stage in concert with his own band prior to Little Big Town taking the stage. Aaron has performed at the Troy Fair for four years prior to becoming an American Idol. The Troy Fair Board is [...]
Car Collector Corner (0)
5/31/11 •
Q: I am a fan of MOPARS, especially the 1968 Mr. Norm’s Grand-Spaulding 440 Darts. How can I tell if one I see in person is a real Mr. Norm’s Dart? Charlie, K., New York. A: Charlie, a friend of mine in Vineland, N.J., was one of the lucky 48 owners of an original Mr. [...]
Bradford County Conservation District accepting scholarship applications (0)
5/31/11 •
The Bradford County Conservation District is accepting applications for the Ernest Manchester Memorial Scholarship until Sept. 2. Bradford County college students that are juniors or seniors enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or the second year of an associates program are eligible. The $500.00 scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in any natural resource or agricultural [...]
Conservation seedlings reach over 1,300 (0)
5/31/11 •
The Bradford County Conservation District announced that it recently held its most ambitious seedling distribution in its history. Over 1,300 Bradford County landowners received tree seedlings to plant resulting in the County looking a bit more greener. A significant part of the success was the donation and distribution of 10,000 seedlings to approximately 1,000 local [...]
Fit Kids to be offered at the YMCA (0)
5/31/11 •
Starting on Monday, June 20, the Bradford County Branch YMCA will begin “Fit Kids”. Fit Kids is a 2-week course designed to teach the fundamentals of healthy exercise to youth, ages 12 and older. The course will run Monday through Thursday from June 20 to June 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. Typically youth must [...]
Talisman donates dollars to Conservation District (0)
5/31/11 •
Michael Lovegreen, District Manager with the Bradford County Conservation District, accepts a check in the amount of $1,500 from Wendy Youmans, Stakeholder Relations Coordinator, and Amy Gilbert, Advisor, with Talisman Energy USA Inc. Talisman Energy USA is committed to making contributions to local organizations such as the Bradford County Conservation District in order to support [...]
Best Buy Distribution Center lends a hand to animals (0)
5/31/11 •
For the months of April and May, Best Buy Distribution Center 781 in Nichols, New York held a fundraiser for local Animal Shelters. They donated over 1,000 pounds of dog food, cat food, cat litter, blankets, pet beds, and supplies to the Bradford County Humane Society. The employees also donated over $90 in cash to [...]