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A gathering on June 13 titled \u201cA Celebration of Youth and Local History,\u201d and presented by the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation, Inc., put the spotlight on two Owego – Apalachin Middle School students who were recognized and awarded for their recent individual history projects.<\/p>\n

Robert Clarke Bassett, president of the foundation, remarked, \u201cIncreasing interest in local history, and especially when it involves youth, is just one of several goals of the foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Special recognition was also given to local historians, Tom and Sally McEnteer.<\/p>\n

The celebration of history featured \u201cA Sketch in the Life of James Pumpelly,\u201d which was presented by Graham Strolin, and \u201cPioneer Women and the Camp Family,\u201d delivered by Sullivan O\u2019Donnell. Both projects were under the mentorship of Tom McEnteer.<\/p>\n

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The Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation, Inc. recognized two Owego – Apalachin Middle School students at a June 13 event, along with two long-time Tioga County historians. Standing, from left, is OAMS student Sullivan O\u2019Donnell, historian Leigh Eckmair, and OAMS student Graham Strolin. Seated are historians Sally and Tom McEnteer. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Both Graham and Sullivan remarked that the opportunity was exciting and a great honor, and that it was a pleasure to work with McEnteer, as well as Mr. Bassett.<\/p>\n

Graham and Sullivan emphasized that the Pumpelly and Camp families were extremely influential in the early days of Owego, and looked back as far as 1802 when Pumpelly first arrived in Owego. An added honor for the students, a few descendants of James Pumpelly attended the event.<\/p>\n

Sullivan shared, \u201cWe started by meeting at the museum just before Christmas,\u201d and further explained that at first the process was overwhelming, yet they soon learned how to streamline the vast amount of history available.<\/p>\n

Graham cited that Pumpelly was progressive for his time and instrumental in shaping the development of Owego, and highlighted Pumpelly\u2019s role in infrastructure development and business growth, as well as his work as President of the Ithaca and Owego Railway Company and President of the Village of Owego, among other contributions.   <\/p>\n

Sullivan pointed out in his presentation that women in Tioga County\u2019s early history have been under-recognized.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cIt\u2019s been a privilege to learn about these women of history, and it\u2019s important to recognize them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sullivan\u2019s pioneer women history journey featured Abigail Whittlesey Camp, and who moved to Owego after marrying William Camp. The influence of Juliette Marie Camp, daughter of Abigail and founder of the Owego Female Seminary in 1828, was shared.<\/p>\n

At the conclusion of this portion of the event, Youth Foundation Board Member Ryan Marchewka and Vice President Kat Curatolo presented Graham and Sullivan each with a President\u2019s Volunteer Service Award.   <\/p>\n

A President\u2019s Lifetime Service Award was presented to Sally and Tom McEnteer, who have both dedicated five decades of work preserving Tioga County\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Bassett remarked, \u201cThe level of contributions are considered premier, and they are so deserving of this award.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sally shared that community is very important and that Tioga County has always been special to the couple, with Tom adding, \u201cIt isn\u2019t over yet, and I hope to continue. One of the great joys is having spent a lifetime doing things I love doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of those great joys was working with Graham and Sullivan, and Tom commented, \u201cThey did a great job,\u201d and chuckled as he said, \u201cI think I enjoyed it a lot more than they did.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also recognized with a President\u2019s Lifetime Service Award was Otsego County historian Leigh Eckmair for her work keeping history alive in the Town of Gilbertsville and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n

A second part of the event recognized several Tioga County students who were the recipients of scholarships via the foundation.<\/p>\n

The CHB Youth Foundation is a non-profit youth organization that offers youth scholarships and educational and training activities while promoting history and heritage.   <\/span><\/p>\n

Foundation offices are located within the Ah-Wa-Ga Center at 34 1\/2 Lake St. in Owego. You can follow them on Facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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