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Following an effort that began in 2016 to restore the Baker Fireman\u2019s Fountain on the Courthouse Square, the final aspects of its restoration were taking shape throughout the week, culminating with celebrations planned throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictured are the volunteers that made the restoration of the Baker Fireman\u2019s Fountain possible. From left, are Hose Team Member Lou Striley, Charlie Munroe of Good Earth Landscaping, Hose Team Treasurer John Loftus, John Chandler of J.O.C. Construction, Hose Team Member Jim Morris with son Hunter, Hose Team Captain Pat Gavin, and Hose Team Secretary Tom Donovan. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On Thursday, Aug. 22, a ceremonial lighting of the fountain took place at 9 p.m., with volunteers involved in the project and members from the community on-hand to witness the lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictured, is Judy Legursky, mother of Roy Legursky from Legursky & Sons, who did the electric and plumbing at the fountain. Pictured with Legursky is Hunter Morris, son of Owego Fire Chief Jim Morris. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Judy Legursky, mother of Roy Legursky from Legursky & Sons, who did the electric and plumbing at the fountain, did the honors of flipping the switch for the lighting ceremony at the fountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictured, local firefighters who died in the line of duty are memorialized on the walkway at the Baker Fireman\u2019s Fountain at the Courthouse Square in Owego. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Festivities continue on Friday evening with a sold-out dinner at the Owego VFW. The event features music by The Beatles Band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Saturday, 9 a.m. ceremony at the fountain is scheduled, followed by a firefighter\u2019s parade at 10:30 a.m. and then the hose race at noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An after party at 5 p.m. at The Rainbow Trail will conclude the celebration. The Gents will provide entertainment for the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Owego Pennysaver will follow this event. You can view our coverage online or on Facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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