{"id":91499,"date":"2022-08-10T09:06:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T13:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=91499"},"modified":"2022-08-11T19:22:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T23:22:04","slug":"national-night-out-puts-the-spotlight-on-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2022\/08\/10\/national-night-out-puts-the-spotlight-on-community\/","title":{"rendered":"National Night Out puts the spotlight on Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, National Night Out was celebrated in communities nationwide, to include Owego. Held at Marvin Park, Owego\u2019s celebration was hosted by the Owego Police Department and its Police Benevolent Association (PBA); support from village officials, fire departments, trucking companies, and various volunteers made the event happen.<\/p>\n

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Guthrie Air lands at the Tioga County Fairgrounds on Tuesday for National Night Out. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

The evening included music by Devon Lawton & The In-Laws, free food, a cornhole course provided by the Friends of the Evergreen Cemetery, face painting, a bounce house, dunk tank, a helicopter landing by Guthrie, and a touch-a-truck scenario featuring truck displays by Taylor Garbage, which was a favorite with their mechanical system; Lopke; Scott Smith and Son; Valu Auto; Relyea Recovery; Ben Weitsman & Son and Upstate Shredding; Johnson\u2019s Pools & Spas; the Owego Apalachin School District; and Global Industries.<\/p>\n

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A special guest, a Marine that recently left the service, was brought on stage and recognized during a performance by Devon Lawton & The Inlaws during National Night Out, held Tuesday at the Tioga County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

Sponsorship for the event included Tommy McCartney from Vortex Solutions, and Scott Smith & Son. A 50\/50 raffle and donation jug also helped pay for this free event. Owego\u2019s PBA funded the majority of the event.<\/p>\n

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Face Painting was offered during National Night Out, held at the Tioga County Fairgrounds on Tuesday. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThis is what we do,\u201d said Owego Police Chief Joseph Kennedy who coordinated the event in a short amount of time.<\/p>\n

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Guests at the National Night Out event, held Tuesday at the Tioga County Fairgrounds, were able to take a close look at a helicopter flown by Guthrie into the event. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

Well received, the event drew approximately 500 guests throughout the evening, allowing an interaction with the officers that serve and protect their communities.<\/p>\n

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Guests lined up with the Shangri-La Classic Cruizers, watch as Guthrie Air departs from the National Night Out event on Tuesday. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

Represented were officers from the Owego Police Department, the Tioga County Sheriff\u2019s Department, and the State Police, who brought a simulated crash kit with them. Roseanne Gennett, who arrived to display her car with the Shangri-La Classic Cruizers, was the winner of the 50\/50.<\/p>\n

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Pictured are Dee Rung with her 1991 Camaro and Kevin Rung, with his 1989 Camaro. The two head up the Shangri-La Classic Cruizers, and brought in some cars for the National Night Out event on Tuesday. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

All had a good time at this free event. Stay tuned for the 2nd annual Village Appreciation Night, coming up on Oct. 7 with details to follow. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Rose Winters, an OA School bus driver since 1978, and Dawn Goodrich, a bus driver for ten years, participated in National Night Out on Tuesday. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

To view more photos from the National Night Out event, find The Owego Pennysaver<\/a> on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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The Taylor Garbage Truck was a favorite, as guests watched a demonstration of the hands free dump mechanism. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

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First responders were represented at National Night Out, held Tuesday at the Tioga County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pictured, Devon Lawton & The Inlaws entertain guests during National Night Out, held Tuesday at the Tioga County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Trucks brought in by local business leaders were on display for National Night Out, held Tuesday at the Tioga County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Police Chief Joseph Kennedy prepares to get dunked during National Night Out, held Tuesday at the Tioga County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pictured is Dusty McCartney and Austin Armstrong, along with Tommy McCartney from Vortex Solutions, who served as a sponsor for the National Night Out event. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Roseanne Gennett is pictured next to her classic car during National Night Out, held Tuesday at the Tioga County Fairgrounds. Gennett was the winner of the 50\/50 raffle, and arrived that night with the Shangri-La Classic Cruizers. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

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A cornhole course was provided by the Friends of the Evergreen Cemetery for Tuesday\u2019s National Night Out event at the Tioga County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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