Hose Racing in the Flats.
The Owego Hose Team, Inc. and Croton Hose Co. #3, affectionately known as the “Flat Rats,” held a block party today on Talcott Street in honor of the late #3’s and hose team member Christopher M. Franz.
The day kicked off with a memorial bike ride leaving the Franz house from 29 George St. at 9:30 a.m. to St. Patrick’s Church on Main Street where Chris
Hose Racing in the Flats.
worked for 17 years, never missing a day on the job.
Chicken BBQ dinners included “Cornell Chicken” halves, the Duke’s baked beans, Hinerwadel’s salt potatoes, and Roma roll. Proceeds benefit the Baker Fireman’s Fountain Restoration.
Chris Franz’s mom, Rose, was presented with a plaque, and is given a kiss by her son, Michael Franz.
A hose race where firefighters test their skills took place at 12:30 p.m. The Flat Rats Station #3 was also open at 11 a.m. for visitors to take in the company’s 173 year history through pictures, memorabilia and trophies.
Ice Cream Works, owned and operated by Chris’s brother Mike and wife Diane Franz, provided free ice cream. As Chris was a music connoisseur, in tribute, DJ Tommy D of Flat Rat Adventures was spinning his favorite tunes throughout the day.
An after party at the Rainbow Trail on North Avenue will conclude the events this afternoon and evening. We will have a full story on Sunday.
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