Date archive for April, 2012
Collector Car Corner – Studebaker Golden Hawk muscle car (0)
4/30/12 •
Q: Greg, I always wondered why the Studebaker Golden Hawk was never classified as a muscle car. Considering it was powered by a 374 cubic inch Packard twin four barrel engine that produced 310 horsepower and 400 pound foot of torque. Sincerely, Fred Durbano, Canandaigua, N.Y. A: Fred, let’s first visit the Golden Hawk you [...]
BCHS Pet of the Week for the week of April 29, 2012 (0)
4/30/12 •
Buffy is a very friendly adult female Pit Bull mix with a quiet and mellow personality. Buffy is a bit shy with new people, but is great when she sees that they will be nice to her. She behaves well on a leash and appears to be house trained. Buffy would fit in great with [...]
Animal Care Sanctuary celebrates 45 years (0)
4/30/12 •
The year 2012 holds a momentous event for Animal Care Sanctuary (ACS), their 45th Anniversary. As they look back and research the history of their early years, it is astonishing to see how far they have come. Their mission could not have been realized without the support of their board, staff, volunteers and contributors. In [...]
What’s Happening for the week of April 29, 2012 (0)
4/30/12 •
What’s Happening – send dated church, school, social or non-profit event information (50 words or less) to The Troy Pennysaver, ATTN: Wendy Post, PO Box 149, Owego, NY 13827 or e-mail wpost@owegopennysaver.com. Please send notices at least three weeks in advance of event. Space available, your event will appear. APRIL/MAY Develop communication and leadership skills [...]
Softball Leagues begin May 14 (0)
4/30/12 •
Registration is open for Co-ed and modified leagues until April 30 – Coed Slow pitch $500 and Modified $600. No teams will be taken after April 30. Visit the YMCA to get your roster and registration form today. The YMCA is also working on renovations of the field in Monroeton. Anyone interested in helping, contact [...]
From Sap to Syrup (0)
4/30/12 •
“I call myself a sap sucker,” said Greg McClure as he unloaded his equipment to begin drilling into maple trees to start the maple syruping process. McClure taps into maple trees and draws out the sap through small diameter lines which he has attached to five gallon buckets. Each tree gets five taps which all [...]
A sense of accomplishment (1)
4/30/12 •
The Gulf of Mexico is over 1,000 miles from Bradford County. But during the tragic BP oil spill that occurred there in 2010, one Bradford County resident was playing a large part in the clean up process that has affected all of us. Nathan Israel Pierce graduated valedictorian from New Covenant Academy in Mansfield, and [...]
See the Bar C Petting Zoo at the Annual Maple Festival (0)
4/27/12 •
Visit the free Bar C Ranch petting zoo at this year’s festival, April 28 and 29, and meet animals from around the world. Pet feed and learn about a variety of friendly animals from a camel to a giant tortoise. Take a walk on the wild side and learn how a chameleon catches his dinner [...]
4th Annual Battle of the Bands at the Maple Festival (0)
4/27/12 •
Come out and cheer on your favorite band during the 4th Annual Battle of the Bands at the Endless Mountains Maple Festival on April 29 at Alparon Park in Troy. There will be two classes of winners this year as follows: Class 1 – the best two bands’ performances to be judged by three independent [...]
Comedy Ventriloquist Tom Crowl to entertain at Maple Festival (0)
4/27/12 •
On April 28 and 29, comedy ventriloquist Tom Crowl will offer three shows daily – at 10 a.m., noon and 4 p.m. Customized comedy, razor-sharp lightning-fast improvisation and total audience participation all meld together to entertain and energize. Tom Crowl packs more laughs per minute than a stand-up comedian! Guests will be rolling in the [...]