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As many as 100 family and friends gathered at the Countryside Community Center in Owego on Sept. 7 to celebrate Tioga County resident, Darlene Hill\u2019s birthday. And, an extra-special birthday at that; Darlene turned 100 years old on Sept. 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing to show up fashionably late to the party, Darlene, a resident at the nearby Long Meadows Apartments, \u201cdrove\u201d over to the Community Center and made a grand entrance by riding in on her motorized wheelchair. Guests knew she had arrived when she honked the horn a few times. The scooter, decked out in festive streamers and decorations, also featured her name on a rear bumper sign that resembled a license plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tioga County resident Darlene Hill waves as she arrives at her 100th birthday party at the Countryside Community Center in Owego. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Darlene greeted guests at the front entrance to the dining room, and shared with some, \u201cI have a lot to be thankful for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ed Ripic, one of Darlene\u2019s grandchildren, remarked, \u201cShe had trouble sleeping because she was so excited about the party.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darlene chuckled as she told one friend, \u201cI\u2019ll probably stay in bed for the next three days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tioga County resident Darlene Hill browses a table filled with photographs and memories in honor of her 100th birthday.\u00a0(Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Darlene Warren Hill was born Sept. 6, 1919 in Strawberry Point, Iowa. Darlene\u2019s family, including a brother and sister, moved to Vestal Center in 1920, so she calls upstate New York her home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 1937 graduate of Vestal High School, Darlene met her husband, Delmar Barton Hill while a student there. The couple, married for over 50 years, tied the knot in June 1939 at the Vestal Center Methodist Church. The Hill\u2019s welcomed two children, a son Darrel in 1942, and a daughter Diane in 1945.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hill\u2019s moved to Newark Valley in 1967 where they operated a horse farm and sold farm equipment. Delmar passed away in February 1990.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tioga County resident Darlene Hill waves as she arrives at her 100th birthday party at the Countryside Community Center in Owego. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When asked the secret to her longevity, Darlene paused for a moment, looked around the room at her family and friends, and then replied, \u201cFamily.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One family member she misses dearly, her daughter, remains in her heart.  Darlene explained, \u201cI hope there is a cure for cancer in the future,\u201d adding, \u201cI lost my daughter, Diane, to cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripic shared that Darlene enjoyed playing the organ, particularly hymns, as a member of the Newark Valley Methodist Church, and said, \u201cFifteen years ago she was like the Energizer Bunny, always so busy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Darlene Hill chats with her grandson, Ed Ripic, at her 100th birthday party.\u00a0A cake featured her photo\u00a0stamped on it. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A previous volunteer at the Countryside Community Center, too, Darlene remarked, \u201cI was on the \u2018Scoop\u2019 staff,\u201d which she explained is the center\u2019s newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Darlene said she has slowed down quite a bit.  Family and friends help with errands and take her to appointments.  The family is grateful for Meals on Wheels, which is a consistent source of healthy meals.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darlene does get out from time to time.  In fact, on her actual birthday, September 6, twenty-plus family members spanning four generations accompanied Darlene to a restaurant in Vestal where she enjoyed a favorite meal, an order of ribs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Darlene Hill chats with a guest at her 100th birthday party.\u00a0As many as 100 family and friends gathered to celebrate the special occasion. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Darlene\u2019s family has grown to five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back at the party, a pianist played \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d as guests sang along, followed by the cutting of a cake complete with a stamped image of Darlene.  Guests also enjoyed viewing \u201cThe Life and Times of Darlene Hill,\u201d a hand-written timeline of current events and special occasions during Darlene\u2019s first 100 years, such as the fact that Darlene has lived during eighteen U.S. Presidencies.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ed Ripic commented that many call Darlene Hill, \u201cGrandma Happy,\u201d and perhaps another one of her longevity secrets is,  \u201cShe has always been happy with whatever she had.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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