Pictured are the Spelling Bee judges – Orville Wright, Jim Tornatore, Julie Kipling and Dave Astorina.
The Tioga United Way’s 3rd Annual Adult Spelling Bee was a success thanks to a great number of volunteers, sponsors, celebrities, participants and supporters.
On Saturday, March 24, 15 teams competed for the title of ‘Best Spellers in Tioga County’ and, in the end, it was the The PerSisters who took home the prize for 1st place.
The team who took home the 2nd Place prize, as well as prize for Best Costume, was the Biker Bees, led by Barbara Patten, co-owner of Four Seasons Fitness Studio and Tioga United Way Board Member.
Tioga United Way would like to thank their sponsors, Lockheed Martin and Literacy Volunteers of Broome/Tioga Counties.
Pictured, are the 1st place winners, The PerSisters, with Word Master S.G. Grant.
Heartfelt thanks is also given to the Master of Ceremonies, Steve Frye, Word Master S.G. Grant, judges Dave Astorina, Jim Tornatore, Julie Kipling and Orville Wright. Of course, none of this would be possible without their Board of Directors and all of their dedicated volunteers, to include Anne Grant, Teresa McNamara, Betsy Snyder, Jeri Sarrge, Connie Sternberg, and many more.
Special thanks are given to the Owego Elks 1039, Katie’s Kreations and Nancy Eckstrom.
Finally, the Tioga United Way would like to express their gratitude to the celebrities who participated in the Celebrity Adventures: Kim and Adam Weitsman of Upstate Shredding, Jordan Patch of Animal Adventure Park, New York State Senator Fred Akshar, Glen Park Vineyards, Jana and George Bowen, Ice Cream Works, the Owego Free Academy Interact Club, Farmhouse Brewery, Calaboose Grille, The Cellar Restaurant, Discovery Center of the Southern Tier and the Binghamton Philharmonic.
Pictured, are ZoeAnn Zielinski, administrator for the Tioga United Way, along with Board member and Assistant Director for the Resource Center of Candor, Jane Maas.
In a press release from Tioga United Way, Executive Director Carolyn Palladino stated, “They are all true fantastic community partners and the Tioga United Way is oh so grateful for their ongoing support.”
If you missed out on the fundraiser, but would like to be a part of the Tioga United Way campaign, you can make a contribution by visiting tiogaunitedway.com or by sending your donation to 24 State Route 96, Owego, N.Y. 13827.
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