BATH – Sometimes jumpers need a little company when they take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Salubria for a good cause. So – for the first time in its 28-year history – Michael and Tuesday Mishook were tapped for the Tyrtle Beach April 26th fundraiser at the event’s kickoff party Friday at the Bath Country Club. The couple is active in work benefitting youth: Michael Mishook is president of the Bath Central School District Board of Education, and Tuesday Mishook is a Regional Special Education Specialist at GST BOCES. "Tyrtle Beach has done so much for the youth in our area over the years," Michael Mishook said. "Last year (Campbell-Savona principal) Kelley Meade raised $40,000. We hope to do as well this year, if not better." A popular springtime tradition in Steuben County, the fundraiser has raised, in total, more than $700,000 for youth programs in central Steuben in 27 years. Last year 82 youth programs benefited, according to WVIN-FM radio personality Dave Taylor Smith, the event originator and original jumper. "We would love to have the different groups represented here hold their own individual fundraisers to add to our final fund drive at Lake Salubria," he said. All donations are distributed to non-profit grass roots community programs serving young people up to 18 years of age. The groups must be non-discriminatory, and all funds must be used only for the program. The kickoff party Friday drew more 100 supporters and featured the live music of local stars Wendy Owens and Jim Anderson and refreshments, prepared by Restaurant 209, were served by local celebrity waiters. For more information on the April 26 event, call county Youth Bureau Coordinator Bill Caudill at (607) 664-2119 or visit the Tyrtle Beach Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Tyrtle-Beach-471935212855803/.
