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6.8 % of Delaware County Bridges Structurally Deficient, Comptroller Says

By Lillian Browne DELAWARE COUNTY The New York State Comptroller released a report earlier this month deeming 21 of Delaware County’s 308 bridges structurally deficient. That number is over-shadowed by neighboring Ulster and Sullivan counties which have 46 and 36 structurally deficient bridges, respectively.

The federal government maintains data on bridges - culverts or interchanges longer than 20 feet located on public roads – across the country. According to the 2016 National Bridge Inventory, New York has 17,462 highway bridges, over half of which (8,834) are owned by local governments or authorities.

Average daily traffic over these locally owned bridges totals nearly 33.4 million vehicles.

In 2016, 11 percent of all New York bridges were classified as structurally deficient, according to federal standards. Structurally deficient bridges that remain open are not unsafe. However, they either have load-bearing elements in poor condition or are prone to repeated flooding.

In Delaware County that list of bridges includes: • A total of six bridges in Colchester including those over Holiday Brook and Berry Brook, Spring Brook on Beaver Kill Road, Chiloway Road over the Beaver Kill and Horton Brook on Horton Brook Road.

• Four bridges in Middletown including those over the Batavia Kill on Hog Mountain Road, Huckleberry Brook on Huckleberry Brook Road; the East Branch of the Delaware River See Bridges page 4

Municipalities are Not Preparing for EMS and Ambulance Crisis

By Rosie Cunningham STAMFORD - The Stamford Joint Fire Districts will not provide ambulance transports after April 1, 2018, as was announced

by Tim Powell, chairman of the board of fire commissioners for the district about five months ago.

Powell said this past spring and summer that all EMS (Emergency Medical Services) are in trouble. The Stamford Joint Fire District covers parts of Kortright, Harpersfield, the town of Stamford, Jefferson, Gilboa and the village of Stamford.

“The department is just an-

swering 17 to 20 percent of its 500 to 600 EMS annual calls,” said Powell.

Cooperstown Medical Transport and various mutual aide departments have been stepping in to support Stamford. The department is not providing the level of service needed and he does not see it changing.

According to a press release by Phoebe Schreiner, who is looking to earn the position of town supervisor in Gilboa, despite various visits by the fire commissioner to the town board meetings and other outreach sources, local governments have been slow See Crisis page 5

Foster Care: A Driving Factor, A Falling Number

By Lillian Browne DELHI - The number of Delaware County children in the foster care system has declined by nearly half over the past five years. Despite the numbers, foster care remains the driving force of the county’s social services budget, according to Delaware County Department of Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter.

Scuderi-Hunter who took the

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Renny Russell, of Walton, teaches his grandson Liam Russell, 4, to till and drive the tractor at a field next to their family’s farm-stand, Russell’s Produce on Franklin-Walton Road on Saturday.

Illicit Drug Problem Persists, Acting Sheriff Says Meth Arrests on Rise

By Lillian Browne COLCHESTER - A shift from heroin to methamphetamine use is being seen in Delaware County, according to Acting Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond. DuMond gave a brief overview of law enforcement’s county-wide initiative to combat the opioid abuse and illicit drug problem at a meeting of the Colchester Town Council on Oct. 18.

DuMond is hoping to enlist the public’s assistance in eradicating the county of illicit drugs. The department works with other law enforcement agencies such as municipal police departments and the New York State Police as part of a drug enforcement task force to combat the problem, but the public’s help will make it easier, he said.

Every crime his department investigates, DuMond said, is directly or indirectly connected to illicit drugs. The rural nature of Delaware County can make it difficult to inves-

See Illicit Drug page 10

Congressman Faso Attends Bloomville Farm Demo

By Rosie Cunningham

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Delaware County’s Acting Sheriff Craig DuMond solicits Colchester residents’ help in combatting the county’s drug problem.

tigate “drug dealer circles,” he said.

Drug dealers victimize a certain sector of the area’s population, DuMond continued, capitalizing on their vulnerabilities.

“They become puppet masters,” he said. He urged community members to pay attention to potential signs of illicit drug use and sales - things and people that are “out of place.”

Non-stop traffic, as well as drastic behavior changes, could be indicators of illicit drug activity, DuMond said.

Another indicator, he said, is strange odors emanating from a structure. Those odors he said could be attributed to a methamphetamine lab, which is highly volatile.

Another sign of meth production, DuMond said, is a discarded two-liter soda bottle

BLOOMVILLE - Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) made an appearance at Del-Rose Farm owned by the Hanselman family, of Bloomville Friday.

Eklund’s Farm and Machin-

ery, Cornell Cooperative Extension, area farmers, and county farm bureau members were also present to take part in demonstrations such as a drilling courtesy of Billy Eklund, seeds and planting and discussion over manure transfer and spreading.

Barb Hanselman served baked

goods, homemade corn chowder and chili to those who attended.

“This is great,” said Congressman Faso of Hanselman’s cooking as well as the farm itself. “The dairy industry is in distress and we intend to do what we can to See Farm Demo page 4

Delaware County Department of Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter helm of the department in 2015 from predecessor William Moon, who spent 35 years in the position. She attributes the decrease to preventative and educational measures implemented by the department.

The lower number of children in foster care is due to the diligent work of caseworkers and their supervisors to ensure the safety of children while keeping families together, Scuderi-Hunter See Foster Care page 14

Bill Eklund conducts a demonstration as attendees look on.

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October 25, 2017

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Today, Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Christ Church, on Gardinar Place will be having a free community dinner. They will be serving chili and biscuits with soups from Feather and Stone. Come enjoy a nice hot meal with some new friends.

Walton Booster Club Indoor Soccer signups will be held tonight, Oct. 25 in the middle school hallway from 6-7 p.m. All students, boys and girls, grades 6-12 are welcome.

The Walton Fire Department solicits donations for their annual Turkey Raffle as a fundraiser at the Fire Hall. It will take place on Nov. 11 this year, and they have a new twist.

They hope to reach out to all the small businesses that don’t have a store front, all of the jewelers, crafters, knitters, bakers, wood workers, stained glass makers, painters, or all that do direct sales such as makeup, lipstick, LuLaRoe, leggings, pearls, etc. the list could go on and on. Please consider donating a product or two for the raffle. Get your business name out there and contribute to the volunteer fire department. The businesses along Delaware and West Streets, and all the other stores, get asked for donations multiple times a day. And they are very generous to a wide spectrum of charities. Let’s diversify the raffle gifts and support the fire department as a whole village.

Contact Mary Torma Kelly at the fire department or ask for anyone involved in the Walton Fire Department Turkey Raffle

Committee. Admission to the Turkey Raffle is $2 per person (includes children) and you can win turkeys, pork loins, pepperoni, and spiral hams. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., raffle starts at 6:30. The raffles and door prizes will come from the community.

There will be a spaghetti and meatball fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the Walton Vet’s Club. Menu also includes salad, dessert, ice tea and lemonade. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 kids 12 and under .

The dinner will support Madison Graupman, Kiara Kinch, Riley McAdams, Jordynn Palmatier and Camberly VanValkenburg in their educational trip to Costa Rica. Donations of raffle items and baked goods are welcome.

Elijah’s Closet, the thrift shop at the First Congregational Church, is holding a special weekend on Nov. 3 and 4. All revenues from the closet that weekend will be given to My Brother’s Keeper, an arm of the church which seeks to give people who need a onetime helping hand in the Walton area. This special event is to help someone with a medical need, so mark your calendar to come and browse through the closet. If you see something that you want or need, you will know that your dollars is going to help someone in the Walton area with a specific need.

The Walton Historical Society and the Paranormal Prospectors are teaming up again for paid ghost hunts at the Walton Historical Society. They are

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Meet Rocky, of Hobart, and The Reporter Pet of the Week.

Meet Rocky, Ready for Halloween

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - Meet Rocky, The Reporter Pet of the Week and Halloween and costume wearing veteran.

Rocky is owned by the Coberly family of Hobart. According to Madison Coberly, Rocky, a chihuahua and terrier mix, enjoys celebrating the spooky holiday each year.

“He’ll be a sugar skull this year,” Madison Coberly said.

Coberly said each and every day when she and her sisters come home, Rocky is at his happiest.

“Even after an hour,” said Coberly. “Whenever I go down stairs in the morning to let him out, he rolls over just because he is so happy.”

To submit a pet of the week contact, Rosie Cunningham at r.cunningham@the-reporter.net or call 607-386-8639.

doing Ghost Hunts on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.

The fee is $10 per person and all monies go to the Walton Historical Society. Each hunt will last 2-3 hours, but space is very limited, so call Jason Schwartz at 607-865-4865 to make reservations. If you have any equipment, please feel free to bring it with you, along with cameras, camcorders or any other recording devices.

A new, much needed support group has just been formed. The Survivors of Suicide Support Group is a free peer support group for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide. This is a safe place in our community for those who need to express themselves, find support, comfort and resources in a judgement free environment. Everyone in the group, including facilitators, has had someone close to them take their life and knows how devastating that experience can be. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 8, (and then will be held the second Wednesday of every month) from 6-7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 101 North St. The trained facilitators have experienced loss, and they will e a part of the group as well. For more information call: 1-844-732-6228 (MCAT) The Townsend Elementary School raised $464.20 to send to the Red Cross for disaster relief. After the hurricanes tore through Texas and Florida, the Townsend School decided to put out a call for students and staff to throw change in a bucket to help out. In just a week of collection the bucket held over $400! The money was donated to the Red Cross to use in whatever need they saw in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.

The Canal Street String Band will offer two free music workshops on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the William B. Ogden Library, one at 11 a.m. for children, and the other at 1 p.m. for families.

The workshops are sponsored by the Library and Music on the Delaware as part of the on-going Grant Rogers Project (grantrogers.org), with the help of grants from the O’Connor Foundation and the Judie Reina Moore Fund. At the 11 a.m.

Children’s Workshop, the three member string band will present traditional songs and stories appropriate for children, including one or two numbers made popular by Grant Rogers. At the 1 p.m. Family Workshop, called “Folk and Blues Roots of the Grateful Dead,” the band will demonstrate some of the American music that inspired the band, The Grateful Dead, as one example of traditional music that spawned the music of many similar bands of recent years. The workshop setting will allow audience members the opportunity to meet and interact with these entertaining and talented musicians up close. Later, at 7:30 p.m., the band will give a concert at the Walton Theatre.

For concert details, see www. waltontheatre.org.

The First United Methodist Church, 101 North St., sponsors Thursday suppers and activities each Thursday. The fun starts at 2:30-4:30 for games and puzzles.

Soup supper will be served 4:305:30 p.m. Enjoy a nutritious, free meal for anyone in the commu-

nity. Then stay for Holy Ground Ministries, starting at 6 p.m. with programs including music, crafts, movies and more. All are welcome.

The Christ Church in Walton has a long standing tradition of selling peanut brittle for the holidays. They were at the Harvest Festival last week and they sold 102 pounds there. Because it is so popular, they are in a constant state of working to get it made. Charlie Kazarian and Steven Sehen have volunteered every week to help make it and are not even members of the church. Marjorie Schrerer wanted to publicly thank these two gentleman for their work in the church. They both certainly have a public servant’s heart and lend their help in many ways in our community. I love our small town!

The Reformed Presbyterian Church invites the community to come sing with them on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at East & Bruce Streets, Walton. The RP Church will be singing Psalms based on the five “Solas” of the Reformation.

Translated into English, they teach that “Salvation is according to Scripture alone, in Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone, for the glory of God alone.”

On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther defiantly nailed his 95 Theses, or questions and propositions, on the church door of Wittenburg Castle. This sparked the Protestant Reformation.

Will there be 500 candles on the cake? Come and see.

There will be a book sale in the hospital lobby on Thursday, Nov. 2 through Monday, Nov. 6. Sale also includes puzzles and books for children and adults.

Stock up for winter reading at these great prices. Paperbacks are 25 cents and hardcovers 50 cents. Some priced specially.

Puzzles range from 50 cents to $2. Sponsored by the DVH Volunteers.

It’s only one month until the annual Christmas Parade. Time to get thinking up what you want to do and how you want to participate. Let’s make it the biggest one ever, with lots of floats, and groups walking and joining in the Christmas spirit.

If you want to be in the parade, leave me a message at 607-8655009 or drop me an email at pwood2@frontier.com I would love to see more music, more kids, more animals, like horses, goats, dogs. Don’t run out of time, start planning now. The parade will be Saturday, Nov. 25 (Saturday after Thanksgiving).

The New Hope Community Church will be holding a free roast pork dinner for area veterans and their families on Friday, Nov. 3 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Harby Center at the church on Stockton Ave. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Please call Marie Celli at 607-464-4187 by Friday, Oct. 27 with the number in your party and what time you are requesting. They plan to have staggered reservations so that all can come eat. It is a sit down, served dinner. The church wants to serve the vets and their families as a thank you from the church for those who have served our country. Menu includes roast pork, stuffing, mashed potatoes

and gravy, vegetable, homemade applesauce, tossed salad, rolls and dessert.

The Walton Veterans Day Parade will be on Saturday Nov. 11. Veterans, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, Scouts and our Walton Band will step off from Gardiner Place at 10:45 a.m. The parade will match to the World War II monument at the Castle.

At the monument the schedule will be: prayer, volley, Taps, playing the Star Spangled Banner as the flag is hoisted. Then all participants will march back to Gardiner Place.

All Veterans are encouraged to join in. Vehicles will be available to transport those unable to make the march. Luncheon will be served at Walton Veterans Club, 10 Park St. after the parade. Lunch is free for the marchers, good will offering for others.

Veterans are encouraged to bring their town tax bill to Walton Vets Club after the parade, to ensure you are receiving proper real estate deductions. Also if you served at Camp Lejeune or Camp Geiger between Aug. 1, 1953 and Dec. 31, 1987 for at least 30 days, they have lists of illnesses which are presumptive conditions of diseases for the bad water soldiers drank. They also have list of presumptive illnesses for Vietnam Veterans.

The Christ Church’s 18th annual Roast Pork dinner will be on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.

Menu is Roast Pork, mashed potatoes, dressing, assorted vegetables, rolls, homemade applesauce, homemade pies. Adults just $11, children 5 to 12 $5, under 5 free. Served at the church on Gardiner Place. Takeouts available from 4 to 5 p.m. only by calling 607-865-4698.

The Walton Baseball Dream Team craft fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m.2 p.m. at the Walton Grange on Stockton Ave. There will be over 20 local crafters/vendors.

If you are interested in being a vendor contact Rebecca Halstead 607-427-4963. Later that evening, the Walton Baseball Dream Team Silent Auction will also be held at the Grange.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., calling starts at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to donate please contact Rebecca Halstead at 607-437-4963 or Erin Serra 631-972-7594.

These events are to raise money for Walton kids to play at the Dream Park in Cooperstown next summer.

Something new from the Townsend PTA, they will be hosting an Adult Friday Fun Night on Friday, Nov. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Townsend School.

There will be free pizza and salad, and basketball, dodgeball, karaoke, making a fall or Christmas craft, board games (such as Pictionary and giant Uno). Come out and enjoy some fun adult time with others, new or old friends. Babysitting available at the HS for $5 a student (UPK age to 5th grade) from 5:15-8:15. The babysitting is a fundraiser for the senior class.

Children will be served dinner (hot dog, chips, drink or PBJ).

We’re hoping for a big turnout!

Walton FFA has- started their fruit and pepperoni sale this week. To order contact any FFA member, call the school at 607865-4116, or email Advisor Erin Pierce at epierce@waltoncsd. org.

The 4th annual Toddler Halloween Parade will take place on Oct. 31 at 11 am at Yarn Over Crafts and Hobbies on North Street. Babies through school age children can parade from the store to Delaware Street and back. Treats for everyone who comes, so please let them know you are coming so there are no tricks (only treats).

The Halloween Parade will take place on Tuesday, October 31 at 1:30 p.m. weather permitting. Come out and see the whole elementary school dressed up in their ghostly or clever cosSee Walton News page 6

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Mexican Restaurant Is a Big Plus for Meridale

By Tom Coddington MERIDALE — Now in its third year, Greenane Farms in Meridale’s Mexican restaurant is popular in the community and beyond. “We have regular customers from Kingston, Cobleskill and many other places,” commented owner Patrick Rider, who operates the restaurant with his wife, Thanya, and her sister, Brenda.

“We raise and grow what we serve” and “Where the table is on the farm” are the calling cards for the restaurant.

“We raise Angus beef, pork, chicken, quail and goat. We also grow all kinds of vegetables. We have some of our stock here on this farm, and others are up on the Turnpike, on the farm where we live,” he noted.

“I came to the farm in 2003,” he explained. “We started out

selling vegetables, and now we are selling our meat as well. We have many customers in this area, and we supply places with big meat meals.

“It is authentic Mexican food, with old family recipes from central Mexico,” he remarked of the restaurant. “We have specials every night,” he noted.

“We have space for 54 people, and it fills up quickly. We have people who come every week. If you are coming to eat here, it’s a good idea to make reservations.

In the summer, we have tables outside, which adds to the number we can serve.

“It’s a nice addition to the farm.

Our only problem is that we need to get new greenhouses. We lost what we had in that big winter storm,” he concluded.

The restaurant is open Thursdays from 5-10 p.m., and from noon to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Congressman John Faso, right, visited Catskills Regional Harvest in Delhi on Friday, Oct. 20. Here, Faso listens to retail store operator Nicole Day Gray as Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci looks on.

Congressman Briefed on Producer Needs

By Lillian Browne

DELHI - As part of an information gathering and listening tour on the 2018 Farm Bill, Congressman John Faso visited Delhi’s Catskills Regional Harvest, a farm market store where over 60 local and regional farmers, producers and makers sell their products.

While there, Faso heard from store operator Nicole Day Gray, who spoke about the need of a local meat processing or slaughterhouse in order to strengthen the agricultural infrastructure and entrepreneurship viability in Delaware County.

Red Cross Calls for Blood Donors Before Holidays With the holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter.

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many regular donors delay giving due to holiday activities and travel. This often decreases the amount of donated blood available for patients. Give patients in need another reason to be thankful – make an appointment to give blood. Download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 1-15: Delhi Nov. 9: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., State University of New York Delhi Farrell Student & Community Center, 2 Main Street; Hancock Nov. 4: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Hancock Elementary School, 67 Education Lane; Sidney Nov. 11: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., First Congregational Church, Bridge and Main streets; Stamford Nov. 1: 11:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., Stamford Central School, 1 River Street; Walton Nov. 15: 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., Walton O’Neil High School, 47-49 Stockton Avenue.

Day Gray also advocated for ag-based vocational training in the area’s school districts. A challenge for the local agricultural industry, Day Gray said, is the special skill set and equipment needed.

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci applauded Faso’s efforts as a member of the House’s Ag-

ricultural Committee. “Representative Faso continues to be a strong advocate for our local producers, farmers and ag-related businesses,” Pucci said. The Chamber, Pucci said, likewise continues to advocate and lobby for policy at the local, state and federal levels that supports business development and expansion.

Habitat for Humanity Recruiting Event The board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the United Ministry Church in Delhi. This

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A FAMILY AFFAIR — Patrick and Thanya Rider are joined in this photo by Patrick Rider Jr., age two. Thanya’s sister, Brenda (not in photo), does most of the cooking, she said.

is an opportunity for community members to learn about the group’s needs and volunteer opportunities. For more information call 607-746-9987.

My name is Bruce Dolph and I am running for Walton Town Supervisor.

Over the last 30 years I have seen many changes to our community, some good, some bad.

As a business owner, I have been through two major floods in Walton.

I have seen the challenges we all face.

I will Strive to Improve Business in Walton.

WHEN I WAS SUPERVISOR (2011-2015), OUR TEAMS ACOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING IN WALTON: - We Created or Retained over 200 Jobs.

- We Provided Numerous Low Interest Loans to Walton Businesses.

- We did Numerous Flood Projects, bringing in over $1,000,000 of Outside Funding.

I was on the following Committees that Helped Walton:

- Watershed Affairs - Two Committees for Economic Development - Delaware County Soil & Water - Coalition of Watershed Towns - Walton Flood Commission - Personnel Committee - Part of the Team that Negotiated the FAD and Side Agreement with Federal & State Regulators & DEP (Which helped Walton & All Watershed Communities)

I would like to Continue New Projects and Complete Projects that we Started.

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Farm Demo... continued from front page help the industry - perhaps by focusing on beef and organics.”

Watershed board member and retired farmer Fred Huneke, discussed concerns he has in regards to the dairy industry and the farm bill, imploring Faso to work on making progress.

“When it comes down to it, it’s the pricing structure that is terrible and it has been in place for 100 years,” said Huneke. “We are bound by regulations and sell milk into a company divided by class - it is a poor structure in determining factor on what a farmer gets paid. If you do anything for that dairy industry, please let it be addressing the pricing structure.”

Faso, who is working on the 2018 Farm Bill in Congress, said

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Dave Post, of Township, asked hard questions and discussed problems in the dairy industry Friday.

he is outnumbered. Many of his colleagues are from the south or farther west and the agriculture needs and concerns are different.

“I am a minority, representing agriculture in the Northeast as a Republican,” said Faso. “I do what I can, but there are challenges and our concerns are very different.”

“Take the time to go to Boston and talk to the market administrator in the Northeast,” urged Huneke.

Milk is being severely overproduced and tanker loads of milk are coming in from other states and taking the cream and the butter off the top and then all that is left is milk and companies are essentially dumping milk.

“It will boggle your mind that there is a whole lot of talk but nothing changes,” said Huneke.

“As long as the processor is satisfied, that is all that matters. The farmers even pay for the advertising and trucking -it’s ludicrous.”

Dave Post, a farmer from Township, said Northeast and American farmers can be upset with “Canada all they want.”

“They just outsmarted us by establishing the Canadian quota system,” said Post. “Establishing a price and limit for production is what they do and we overproduce.

They even have outsmarted us in regards to logging and wheat. We are operating like an outdated taxi business while Canada is like Uber - they changed the model and we’ll be out.”

“On the last farm bill which was presented, there was going to be a dynamic in the bill that

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Congressman John Faso discusses the dairy crisis with retired farmer Fred Huneke (left) and attendees Friday at Del-Rose Farm in Bloomville. addresses overproductions,” said Barb Hanselman. “Our cost for production is never taken care of - maybe the answer is to produce milk under contract.”

Hanselman said she did support the market protection plan and that she once believed establishing an insurance plan was what needed to be done.

“But, that didn’t work out very well,” she acknowledged.

The farmers were split when it came to the topic of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and the use of cooperatives - while some such as Bob Bishop, of Delhi, believes the organizations are corrupt and out for the processors and producers, others such as Hanselman, said she is in favor of both.

“What would we be without cooperatives?” she asked. “Without them, no one would truly be fighting for us and asking questions of Congress.”

“It’s not a fair system - the co-

operatives and DFA (which controls an estimated 20 percent of the milk in the country) say ‘join us,’” said Post. “If you don’t, you get screwed.”

“I go to the national milk meeting,” said Hanselman. “DFA and a number of cooperatives work together to come up with policies - if we unplug our exports, we got an even bigger problem.”

“When it comes down to it,” said Faso, “there is just an influx of milk - too many cows, too much technology.”

“Lending and learning institutions are also at fault,” added Post. “It seems the only way to survive is to get bigger, hire help and work cheaper. Then, debt builds and it snowballs.”

Hanselman said decisions by Congress made in the wake of the 2007 economic crisis were not the correct ones and area farmers still feel the 2007 hit.

Dan Deysenroth, who works

for the Watershed Agriculture Council asked Faso how much time is really spent discussing the matter of the dairy industry.

“We have been talking about how the MPP (Margin Protection Program) has been a failure,” he said. “We are overhauling the entire program.”

Deysenroth said no new federal money is being put into the dairy industry.

“You’re just redistributing what you take in,” he said to Faso, who said the current system works as “insurance.”

“So, there is no farm subsidy?”

Deysenroth asked.

“The farmers are subsidizing the government,” Faso acknowledged. “We have to operate under certain constraints over a 10-year period and the federal government is broke. It is unrealistic to put restrictions on what you can, and cannot do.”

Bridges... continued from front page on Bragg Hollow Road and the Bull Run Stream on Swart Street.

• Three bridges in Hancock including those over Trout Brook on the O & W and Charles Medlar Roads, and over Fish Creek on Bodoit Road.

• Gladstone Hollow Bridge on High Street in Andes.

• East Branch Cold Spring Bridge on Mills Road in Deposit.

• Center Brook on County Route 33 in Harpersfield.

• West Settlement Creek Bridge on County Route 41 in Roxbury.

• Town Brook Bridge on Clove Road in Stamford.

• Freer Hollow Brook Bridge on Walton-Franklin Road in Walton.

• West Branch Trout Creek Bridge on Bridge Street in Tompkins.

In response to the report, Delaware County Public Works Commissioner Wayne Reynolds stated that of the 308 bridges in Delaware County, the county is only responsible for 293 of them. The remaining bridges, he said, are owned by other agencies such as the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, towns, villages or the state.

Regardless of bridge ownership, Reynolds continued, there are no open bridges in Delaware County that are not safe to cross. When structures are found to be “questionable” through a state inspection, they are posted with weight limitations, Reynolds said.

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Crisis... continued from front page to respond and in many cases, indifferent.

Powell advised months ago that the ultimate responsibility is in the hands of the towns and village board to come up with a plan to provide emergency, medical and ambulance services.

Powell said a “concrete plan” must be in place by April 1.

“I have been disappointed overall at the responses of the municipalities to come up with an alternative arrangement,” said Powell.

He added that other EMS departments are struggling as well and that the issue is global, not just local.

Powell said the next step will be to gather all of the surrounding municipalities together with the hope to unite and provide EMS services - a movement which has not taken place to the fire commissioner’s satisfaction.

In a February edition of The Reporter, local fire departments such as Stamford, Delhi and Hobart unanimously said there are too many emergencies, too little time, volunteers and money.

Delhi Fire Chief Daren Evans said responding to fires and emergencies is a must, but with the cost of gas, wear-and-tear on vehicles and man hours, the department covers a lot of territory and there is no funding in place when Delhi gets an out-of-district call.

The cost of local volunteer fire services lies on the shoulders of the taxpayers and fundraising.

Although there is no question that the volunteers do and will continue to do their jobs, perhaps paying the area fire departments for going outside of their territory should be considered.

Hobart Fire Chief Josh Mason said there is a core of department members and a lot is asked of those who want to be involved in EMS. He said that there is not a enough “young blood” and backs who are interested in the work and in volunteering.

“We get 400 to 500 EMS-related calls each year,” said Stamford Fire Chief AJ Vamosy in February.

“For our EMS, it’s very difficult. Any given hospital is at least 25 miles away from us. A non-life threatening type call takes an average of three hours for our department to handle. It makes it very tough for volunteers to leave work to handle calls because of the time away from work - some places allow it and others don’t. Then, you add the amount of time it takes for folks to become just a basic EMT - it’s a lot and even more if you want to further your education to a critical care provider or even to become a paramedic.

Then, you get your credentials and it seems you’re right back at it with the continuing education to keep your EMT card. It takes a

toll on people.”

Mason said for the last year or so, Grand Gorge, Jefferson and Hobart have been taking turns responding to the calls to assist the Stamford Village Fire Department.

“CMT also does too,” he added and discussed who will pick up the tab for the service. “As for charging, nothing has changed yet - we still offer our free services, but I have been in contact with my village (Hobart) and I’m requesting a meeting with our village, our rural district and the fire and EMS department to discuss what is going to be done about it. The village cut the EMS budget a little bit this year and now we are taking on narcotics in the ambulance, which will affect our budget now too. So how are we going to afford to go to Stamford all the time with no compensation? I’m not sure what the outcome will be, but we will try to figure something out.”

There are far too many emergencies which take place in these municipalities for a “concrete plan” to be put off any longer.

Not only should a plan be in place, it should be implemented, practiced and ironed out long before the April 1 deadline.

Schreiner calls on municipalities to come together and truly implement a plan in the Oct. 17 release.

“Lives are at stake,” she stated.

“And yet, local governments have been sitting on their hands. As a candidate, concerned citizen, daughter of retired parents in the area, and mother of a young child, I knew something had to be done. And I’m not one to sit on the sidelines waiting or complaining. I decided to get in the game, form a committee of experts, bring in a civic group that represents the interests of the peoples of our communities, and put forward a concrete, feasible proposed plan that will benefit us all.

“Our local governments seem to want an easy way out of the crisis,” said Schreiner. “The easy option is to fall back on a for-profit commercial enterprise that can offer emergency services in our area.

But, they put their profits first, before people. For example, I spoke with a former staff member of one of the commercial agencies under consideration who explained to me that their dispatchers are told to prioritize calls that will allow them to bill at a higher rate. This is absolutely unacceptable. No one should pick and choose who potentially lives or dies on a billable rate.”

Ryan Hejnal, the EMS Chief with the Stamford Fire Department said he believes a municipal service will be better quality.

“They are more invested in the area and there is more accountability. They focus more on patient care than dollar signs.”

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“That’s why I propose Gilboa or Stamford to be the central municipality that establishes an operational hub for the area,” said Schreiner. “Not only are they strategically located, but Gilboa can contribute funds awarded by the New York Power Authority and Stamford has the RobinsonBroadhurst Foundation that can potentially contribute the start-up costs.”

Schreiner said she estimates that a town such as Gilboa, based on call volume and population size will have a bill at about $82,000 a year for a working municipal service. In the second year and beyond, the calculation would be an annual cost of $72,000. As a comparison, fire service taxes are $166,000 in Gilboa per year.

People perceive fire, EMS and ambulance services as essential services,” said fire commissioner Bill Sharick. “You can’t put a price tag on that.”

An open public forum will be scheduled at the end of October.

Contact Schreiner for more information at phoebekschreiner@ gmail.com.

Colchester Proposes 1.82 % Increase In 2018 Preliminary Budget Seasonal Roads Designated, Sidewalk Snow & Ice Clearing Rules in Effect

By Lillian Browne COLCHESTER - The Colchester Town Council adopted its 2018 preliminary budget, which meets the state mandated two-percent tax cap, at a meeting held on Oct. 18. The preliminary budget reflects an increase in spending of $39,800 over last year, a proposed 1.82 percent increase.

Salary increases include: a $2,000 increase for the clerk from $31,000 in 2017 to $33,000 in 2018; a $2,000 increase for the superintendent of highways from $47,000 in 2017 to $49,000 in 2017; a $500 increase for the supervisor from $20,500 in 2017 to $21,000 in 2018; a $200 increase for four council members from $3,000 in 2017 to $3,200 in 2018; a $300 increase for two justices from $11,900 in 2017 to $12,00 in 2018; a $200 increase for the assessor chairman from $11,300 in 2017 to $11,500 in

2018; a $200 increase for the tax collector from $6,300 in 2017 to $6,500 in 2018 and a $100 increase for two assessors from $5,150 in 2017 to $5,250 in 2018.

Residents will be heard on the proposed budget at a public hearing on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

Copies of the 2018 preliminary budget are available at the Colchester Town Clerk’s office.

Seasonal, or limited use, roads have been designated and will not be maintained from Dec. 1 through April 1, 2018. Those roads include: Dry Brook, Hawks Hollow and Berg Brook Roads; Horse Brook Road from the junction of Rogers Hill Road to Morton Hill Road; Lower Russell Brook Road, from the entrance of Russell Brook Campground, 523 feet to the point of abandonment; Upper Russell Brook Road from the intersection of See Colchester page 14

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Franklin Council Candidates Quizzed

By Lillian Browne

FRANKLIN - Two Republican incumbents face a Democratic challenger in a race for two council seats on the Franklin Town Council in November’s election.

The three - Dave Grant and Garrett Sitts, incumbents, and Patricia “Trish” Tyrell - answered questions posed by Franklin residents at a “Meet the Candidate” event, sponsored by the New Franklin Register, hosted by the Franklin American Legion Post, on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Approximately 50 people attended the event, moderated by Franklin Mayor Tom Briggs.

The trio are Franklin natives.

Grant, who has been a council member for four years, is a dairy farmer, as is Sitts, who has served on the board for eight years. In addition to dairying, Sitts’ family owns the Ouleout Golf Course. Tyrell, is the staff development coordinator for the county’s Department of Social Services and volunteers for a variety of Franklin civic organizations, including the chamber of commerce, Franklin Local, the Franklin Education Foundation and others.

In a short opening statement, candidates introduced themselves, highlighting their qualifications for the position and their reasons for pursuing the seats.

Sitts and Grant cited their time on the town board, keeping taxes law, the town debt free and free from onerous regulations as qualification for the council seat. While Tyrell stated she felt the elected officials should be responsible for more than maintaining things that already exists.

Among her immediate goals if she were elected, she said, was to pursue economic development opportunities rather than waiting for opportunities to present themselves. She would also like to see a town website created where minutes of the meetings and financial reports were made available to the public.

Candidates were quizzed on their ideas for bringing new businesses to Franklin.

Tyrell reiterated the need for a website that could be utilized to share information about zoning,

grant opportunities and other data driven information that might entice businesses to open, while being mindful of the fact that expansion needs to happen in a responsible and sustainable way.

Grant and Sitts both said that keeping taxes and regulations low are key. Something that they said they have been able to accomplish while in office. Tyrell responded to the incumbents that businesses have continued to close in Franklin over the past several years despite tax and regulations conditions.

In furtherance of the question, a resident told Sitts and Grant that regulations are needed in Franklin and asked what type of regulations the pair felt were good or bad.

Grant responded, “We have enough regulations at the state and federal level. If something comes up, that might be better for Franklin, then we can look at it.”

Referring to a request that the town impose a noise ordinance, Grant said laws should not be passed to accommodate specific individuals. “A law is a law,” he said.

Others residents asked for advocacy of broadband expansion to remote areas. While Grant said expansion is up to a carrier, Tyrell suggested speaking directly to carriers to help facilitate the expansion.

The informal question and answer session took a turn when the incumbent candidates were asked whether they would continue to stonewall sound fiscal practices by failing to comply with state comptroller’s recommendation that an end-of-year accounting be completed.

The board has been in violation of state law for the past eight years for not producing the required year-end accounting, Franklin resident Brian Brock accused. Sitts bristled at the allegation and told Brock that if he felt board members had committed crimes to report them to the district attorney or attorney general’s office.

Franklin Supervisor Jeff Taggart intervened stating that board members had done nothing wrong. The town implemented many of the practices

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tumes. The High School Band will play too. Please remember that adults in the parade should not be wearing masks. We want a safe, fun parade where the kids have a great time, remember it’s not the time for frightening them

with costumes or tricks.

Misty Phoenix would like to create a map for all the people that would be participants in trick or treating this year in the village of Walton. If people would like to call her cell phone 607-353-9943

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Dave Grant, Garret Sitts and Patricia “Trish” Tyrell are competing for two four-year Franklin Town Council seats. recommended by the state, Taggart continued, “It continues to be worked on and it will be finalized.”

At the exchange, Moderator Tom Briggs asked that attendees direct their questions to the candidates to gain a sense of what they planned on doing if elected to make Franklin a better place.

Council members were praised for keeping the town debt-free but one resident wanted to know what could be done to make Franklin more fiscally transparent.

Sitts suggested that residents attend upcoming board meetings and the public hearing on the 2018 preliminary budget.

Financial reports are available at every board meeting, Sitts said.

“We are not hiding anything,” he said.

Tyrell reiterated that posting financial reports on a town website would make information accessible and available to those who were unable to attend town board meetings. Sitts stated that the town board meetings were videotaped and can be viewed on YouTube.

Pressed to suggest ways for town council members to grow jobs and business in Franklin, Sitts said that though government can provide “connectivity” and help facilitate a business friendly atmosphere, it is the private sector where jobs are created. His no vote to a road use

law, noise ordinance and other unconditional bans that would stifle business development speak to his commitment to economic development.

There were multiple questions about revitalizing the business district and Main Street. Issues concerning the village, Briggs said, are dealt with by village trustees rather than town council members. However, Briggs said, the town has to recognize the village is reflective of the town.

“We are bed-fellows in this situation and it works well if we all keep houses from getting distressed,” he said.

Briggs further remarked on the growth and changing character of nearby communities urging caution in development. “We have to be careful we don’t get overrun,” he said and cautioned against Franklin becoming “another yuppy haven.” Maintaining a rural character and values is important, Briggs said.

The candidates were then asked why they wanted to represent the town as a council member.

Sitts and Grant spoke of their love for the area and their commitment to their dairy businesses as well wanting to do what’s best for the town. Tyrell said she is interested in unifying Franklin’s smaller communities of Treadwell, North Franklin and the village. “We are one big community and I want to bring

us together as one community,” Tyrell said. “We are not without opportunities. Maybe it’s not the government’s responsibility to create jobs but it can create a conducive environment; and I believe I have the skills and energy to do that.”

In summation, each of the candidates asked for the public’s vote.

“I’ve done a good job. I’ve enjoyed it,” Grant said of his time as a council member. “It’s my way of giving back and I think I represent the majority, at least I try to.”

Sitts said he would like the opportunity to serve another term, if that’s what the public wants.

“My record over the last eight years speaks for itself,” he said.

“I’ve done everything in the best interests of Franklin. I hope you respect and appreciate that and that you will vote for me.”

Tyrell said she is committed to pursuing different initiatives that will raise the town to a higher level. “I would like to work for you and taxpayers in the role of a board member,” she said. “Electing me to the board will add a more fair representation of the working class. I have my thumb on the pulse of the community to a certain degree and I believe I could be of great value.”

Voters will choose two town council members in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

and leave a message as to what address they will be at for all our trick or treaters she will include it on the map. She thought it would be a great thing for the kids to use a map to navigate around town and also maybe make it easier

for parents to plan the route they would like to take. Also, for any new people that haven’t handed out candy in previous years, so they can be sure they can also see all the children dressed in their great Halloween costumes. She will keep everyone posted as to where they can pick up the map as Halloween gets closer.

The Trout Creek Town Hall committee will be sponsoring a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m. at the town hall. There will be other children’s activities and a hayride, weather permitting. Come with your decorated trunk full of goodies (you could win a prize), or just bring the kids to trunk or treat. There will be sno-cones, hot dogs, chips and beverages available for sale.

The second annual Trout Creek Community Craft Fair and Bake Sale will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Trout Creek Fire Hall. Come buy baked goods, sandwiches and beverages available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Annual Holiday Craft Fair at the Congregational Church will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Lots of great vendors and always a great kick off for the holidays. Please call the church at 607-865-4066 or email waltonUCC@frontier. com and leave your name and number and the product you sell if you’re interested in a spot. The church will also be selling refreshments with a limited lunch menu.

They will have hot dogs, chili and corn bread specially that day.

The New Hope Community Church is still collecting items for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry for children for Christmas.

This week is a “Wow” item; a stuffed animal matchbox cars, harmonica, jump ropes, yo-yo, small tools, small balls of all

types or small jigsaw puzzles. All items can be dropped off in the lobby of the New Hope Church.

Jayne Francisco is the organizer, so questions can be directed to her. Jayne Francisco also says beanie babies fit in the shoeboxes perfectly, and are a big hit with the children. Do you have an old tote full in your attic? Clean it out and make a child’s Christmas.

They are currently hosting a Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser to cover postage for the boxes.

See any church member to order.

All orders must be paid in advance of delivery which is Nov. 17. Coffee also available.

The Walton Revitalization Project sketches have been distributed to a lot of areas businesses so that anyone can check them out and make suggestions.

This is a community project and everyone’s constructive opinion is valued. You can see the sketches at Feather and Stone, Danny’s Restaurant, Big M, Wayne Bank, SFCU, Ogden Library, the Town Hall and Village Hall. Contact Mayor Ed Snow or Supervisor Gregory to leave some input.

The Walton Chamber of Commerce prize winners were $100 Mike Woodin, $150 Maureen Wacha, $250 Mike Curatello, $500 Gary Pettit, and $1,000 Tim Stanton. Congratulations to all, and thanks for supporting the Chamber raffle. The Walton Chamber of Commerce also has a new phone number. Please call 607-441-8040 if you have business for the Chamber.

Thanks to all my family and friends who have been so supportive with my health scare. I appreciate all the messages and calls and the support. And thank goodness we have Delaware Valley Hospital here. Thanks for making me feel the love.

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Red Cross Lifeguard, Waterfront Lifeguard And Review Courses

Afton Central School’s Adult and Continuing Education program will offer Red Cross Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding and Lifeguard Review courses beginning Nov. 6 and continuing until Nov. 28. This is a full instructor-led course including first aid, CPR/AED, blood borne pathogen safety, lifeguard and waterfront skills.

The course is scheduled for the following dates from 6-9 p.m.: Nov. 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 18 (9-3), 20, 21 and 22. There is a fee, which includes the Red Cross fee and a CPR mask.

Checks should be made payable to Afton Central School.

All persons must attend the evening of Nov. 6 to receive orientation material and complete a prerequisite swimming test which includes swim 300 yards (lifeguard), 550 yards (waterfront lifeguard) without stopping, tread water with no hands for two minutes, swim 20 yards, retrieve a brick from at least seven foot depth and return to

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start in less than one minute, 40 seconds and for waterfront candidates - swim underwater to retrieve three rings about five yards apart in shallow water.

The Lifeguard Manual for the course can be downloaded or purchased from the Red Cross website; download is free. For a Red Cross participant manual for ebook, go to Red Cross store to purchase the 2017 edition.

Candidates who register for the review course must hold a current certification, do the prerequisite swims, attend the first class and other identified sessions. There is no challenge course.

All candidates must be in good enough health to complete the swimming components of the course as well as the CPR and first aid skills section.

To register or for more information regarding the fees, call June White at Afton Central School’s Adult and Continuing Education program at 607-6392811.

New York State Office for the Aging Reminds Older New Yorkers that Medicare Open Enrollment Began Oct. 15 Adults With Medicare Should Review Current Health Plan And Prescription Drug Coverage Options New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) acting director Greg Olsen reminds older New Yorkers that the Medicare open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2017. Medicare health and prescription drug plans can make changes each year to costs, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks. The open enrollment period is when all people with Medicare can change their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. Plan changes take effect Jan. 1, 2018.

Several resources are available to help Medicare beneficiaries and their families review and compare current plan coverage with new plan offerings: Medicare.gov has comprehensive information for people interested in signing up or changing their plans. The Medicare Plan Finder tool provides a personalized comparison of plan choices.

1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227) offers around-theclock assistance for those who want to find out more about coverage options. TTY users should call 1-877-4862048. Multilingual counseling is available.

The Medicare & You handbook includes a summary of Medicare benefits, rights, and protections; lists of available

health and drug plans; and answers to frequently asked questions about Medicare.

One-on-one counseling assistance is available from HIICAP counselors at each local Office for the Aging or through the HIICAP toll free line: 1-800-701-0501.

Medicare recipients who have limited incomes and resources may qualify for extra help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. Older adults may apply online or call Social Security at 1-800772-1213 (TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778 to find out more.)

During the open enrollment period, NYSOFA and Medicare also remind older adults to treat their Medicare number as they do their social security number and credit card information. People with Medicare should never give their personal information to anyone arriving at their home uninvited or making unsolicited phone calls selling Medicare-related products or services. Beneficiaries who believe they are a victim of fraud or identity theft should contact Medicare. New Medicare cards to be issued in 2018.

Medicare will be mailing new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. New cards will have a new Medicare number that’s unique to each person, instead of a Social Security number. This will help older adults protect

their identity. Below are some helpful tips for Medicare recipients about the new card: There is no need to take any action to get the new Medicare card.

The new card won’t change Medicare coverage or benefits.

There’s no charge for the new card.

Medicare will never ask for personal or private information for someone to get the new Medicare number and card. This is a scam.

If someone calls and asks for a recipient’s Medicare number or other personal information, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227).

About the New York State Office for the Aging The mission of NYSOFA is to help older New Yorkers be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of person-centered, consumer-oriented, and costeffective policies, programs, and services that support and empower older adults and their families, in partnership with the network of public and private organizations that serve them. Stay connected to the New York State Office for the Aging - download the NYSOFA mobile app for iOS or Android; visit the NYSOFA Facebook page; follow @ NYSAGING on Twitter; or visit www.aging.ny.gov.

The best prevention is early detection.

For dynamic, transparent, and responsive leadership with a fresh point of view.

Mammography exams at O’Connor Hospital October is breast cancer awareness month and we want to remind you of the importance of scheduling your mammogram. We also have the advanced technology of 3D mammography. 3D mammography is clinically proven to improve the ability to detect breast cancer at earlier, more treatable stages and reduce the frequency of false positives.

3D mammography is available to all women offering greater accuracy and detail, detecting 41% more invasive breast cancers. For some women this could mean an earlier diagnosis.

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Bag Sale at Hospital Thrift Shop

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The Colchester Republican Committee endorsed town and county candidates running for various seats in November’s election on Oct. 20 Pictured from left are: Art Merrill for Colchester Supervisor, Craig DuMond for Delaware County Sheriff, Beverly Shields for Delaware County Treasurer, Debra Goodrich for Delaware County Clerk, Julie Markert for Colchester Town Council, Julie Townsend for Colchester Town Clerk, Ken Eck for Colchester Highway Superintendent and Ed Derosia for Colchester Justice.

Colchester Republicans Endorse Candidates

By Lillian Browne COLCHESTER - On Friday, Oct. 20 the Colchester Republican Committee endorsed a slate of town and Delaware County candidates at its annual dinner held at the James S. Moore American Legion Post 167 in Downsville.

Candidates endorsed for

county positions include Craig DuMond for Delaware County Sheriff, Debra Goodrich for Delaware County Clerk and Beverly Shields for Delaware County Treasurer.

At the town level, Colchester Republicans endorsed Art Merrill for Colchester Town Supervisor, Julie Markert for Colchester Town Council, Ken Eck for Colchester Highway Super-

intendent, Julie Townsend for Colchester Town Clerk and Ed Derosia for Colchester Justice.

The committee also awarded three Colchester residents, Steven Brown, Andrew Mattson and Thomas Markert with certificates of appreciation for the work they did during the 2016 presidential election on behalf of the Trump campaign.

A “$10 Storewide Bag Sale” is underway at the Thrift Shop of Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center.

The sale will continue until the shelves are empty as the staff prepares for a move to the Bussy Building at the corner of Main and Walnut streets in Margaretville. The move is expected to be complete by Nov. 20. Store officials also ask that no more items be donated until the move is complete.

The Thrift Shop is open five days a week from Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 4 p.m. and Wednesdays hours from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Information is also be available at the organization’s Facebook page: Margaretville Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop.

The Margaretville Hospital Thrift Shop is location at 850 Main Street, Margaretville. For additional information, call 845 586-3737.

Clothing Swap in Delhi Bushel will host a community clothing swap Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bushel is located at 84 Main Street, ground floor, in Delhi.

Trade in your gently used clothing and accessories and refresh your wardrobe. There will be something for everyone: men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing; bags; and shoes and boots.

Please bring only washed and lightly worn items. You can also drop off clothing for the swap

at Bushel anytime during Open Hours, which are posted on the website: www.bushelcollective. org.

Enjoy refreshments, view the current exhibition by Ben Sisto; browse art and poetry books on the shelves. There is a suggested $5 donation for this event; all contributions directly support Bushel’s operations and programming dedicated to art, agriculture and action.

Downsville National Guard Soldier Receives Promotion Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Jonathan White from Downsville, assigned to the 827th Engineer Company, received a

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Benefit Chicken and Biscuit Dinner in Oxford The American Legion family will be sponsoring a chicken and biscuit dinner to benefit Dan Krygier on Friday, Oct. 27, from 5-7 p.m.

The all-you-can-eat dinner, and a 50-50 raffle, will be held at the Fort Hill American Legion Post 376, 17 S. Washington Ave., Oxford.

The dinner is a free will offering with take-outs from 4-5 p.m. The community is urged to show their support.

Dan Krygier is the son of Past Post 376 Commander

Ray Krygier and 20-year Auxiliary member, Audrey Krygier. Dan suffered a severe stroke in September which left his right side completely paralyzed. He has been undergoing extensive rehabilitation for more than a month and expenses are mounting. Monies raised will be used to defer medical expenses. Dan is a long time member of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL).

The “family” of the American Legion: the SAL, the

Auxiliary, and the Legionnaires are working together to make this successful.

The raffle drawing will be held after the Legion’s Sunday Community Breakfast, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. Donations will be accepted at Post 376, 17 S. Washington Ave., and at the NBT Bank in Oxford. Make checks payable to SAL Squadron 376 with memo: Dan Krygier Benefit. For questions, call the Legion: 607-843-8166, email Events@OxfordNY.com or visit OxfordLegion.com and Oxford-ala.chenango.org.

There will be a general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Offices up for election include supreme court justice, county sheriff, county clerk, county treasurer and town offices.

There are also three state propositions printed on the back of the ballot. They may be viewed at http://www. co.delaware.ny.us/departments/ elec/elec.htm, and full copies may be obtained at the board of elections office.

Absentee ballots and sample ballots with any propositions for the general election are available at the board of elections office at 3 Gallant Ave., Delhi. Absentee ballot applications may be downloaded from www.co.delaware.ny.us/depart-

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Sample ballots may also be viewed on that website.

Sidney Center poll site change: Sidney Districts 1 & 3 voters will now vote at the New Sidney Center Fire Department Building at 6762 County Hwy 35, Sidney Center.

The board of elections office will be open on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. until noon for absentee voting.

Surplus Food Distribution Oct. 27 Delaware Opportunities Inc. will be distributing the last surplus donated food of the season to Delaware County residents on Friday, Oct. 27 from 10:30 a.m. until all food is distributed.

The distribution will take place in the parking lot behind Delaware Opportunities headquarters located at 35430 State Highway 10 in Hamden. The food will be provided by the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. The type of food available will not be known until the day of distribution. Proof of income is not required, however, information on the number of children and adults in each household receiving donated food will be requested.

Households must appear in person to receive food. No notes will be accepted for this distribution. This distribution is limited to Delaware County residents. Participants should bring boxes and/or bags, and rolling coolers, etc. to carry food to their vehicles. People should dress for the weather as there is no indoor space available for those waiting for food.

For more information, contact Tammy Clark, Nutrition Advocate at 607-746-1670 or Kelly Short, Food Bank Coordinator at 607-746-1685.

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Hancock Environmental-Fishery Advocacy Group Receives Grant

At their 20th anniversary celebration, The Community Foundation for South Central New York (CFSCNY) recognized Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) for their work in the upper Delaware River region to protect and restore local waterways and build a sustainable river based economy for the benefit of local communities and future generations.

CFSCNY, based in Johnson City, supports organizations in Chenango, Otsego, Broome, Tioga, and Delaware counties working on community based economic, social, and cultural initiatives in the Southern Tier region.

The celebration took place at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market in Binghamton on Oct. 20, where CFSCNY Executive Director Diane Brown presented FUDR representatives Jeff Skelding and Sherri Resti Thomas with $20,000 to support FUDR’s community based efforts to improve the regional economy and protect and restore the Upper Delaware River.

“FUDR is doing exemplary work in Delaware County and the Upper Delaware region to

build strong, diverse coalitions that are working together to develop and implement strategies that unite communities around a common vision for the economic prosperity of this region. CFSCNY is proud to support and honor their work with this 20th anniversary grant,” said Brown.

FUDR received special recognition for their efforts in working with local landowners and the town of Hancock to curb the devastating impacts of flooding and improve water quality and habitat at their Sands Creek Restoration Project on the West Branch of the Delaware River.

“We are extremely grateful to CFSCNY and honored to receive this award for our work to improve economic and environmental conditions in the communities of the Upper Delaware River watershed.

The people of this region have a proud heritage and understand how our waterways are inextricably linked with our future prosperity. FUDR is proud to take a leadership role in these efforts by forming strong local partnerships with citizens, elected officials, businesses, and civic organizations

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Pictured, from left are: Friends of the Upper Delaware River representatives Dan Plummer and Jeff Skelding, Delaware County Watershed Affairs Director Dean Frazier, Friends of the Upper Delaware River representative Sherri Resti Thomas, Hancock Supervisor Sam Rowe, Delaware County Planning Director Shelly Johnson, Sharon Solarek, Rick Axt and Rich Thomas. to advance a unified long term vision for the region,” Skelding said.

FUDR helped spearhead the formation of the Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition comprised of elected

officials from Delaware and Broome County, Delaware County government agencies, and local non-profit conservation and civic organizations.

The UDRTC is sponsoring the development of a stream cor-

ridor management plan that will serve as a future management blueprint to protect public infrastructure, curb flooding, and restore waterways in the Upper Delaware region.

Walton 2018 Preliminary Budget Down 2.67% Flood Gauge Purchase and Maintenance Authorized

By Lillian Browne WALTON - After several weeks of tweaking, Walton’s tentative 2018 budget was adopted as a preliminary budget with a decrease of 2.67 percent from 2017, during a special meeting of the Walton Town Council on Oct. 23. The town is proposing to spend $1.93 million in the coming year.

Increases in the budget include a 2 1/2 percent salary increase for unionized employees, while town council members will receive a two percent increase as well. The supervisor has not requested nor will the position receive an increase in salary for 2018.

Proposed salaries for 2018 include: supervisor/bookkeeper $24,654; council member (four) $2,412.75; highway superintendent $52,571; town clerk $41,240; town justice (two) $9,051; court clerk $8,485; sole assessor $31,980; code enforcement officer $23,452; dog control officer $7,384.

The town also approved annual maintenance and operation expenses of $17,800 each, for flood gauges on its East and West Brooks. Supervisor Charlie Gregory reported that the New York City Department of Environmental Protection will pay two-thirds of the operation and maintenance expenses and the town will pay one-third the cost.

The council additionally unanimously approved the purchase and installation of a stage discharge and telemetry gauge for West Brook in the amount of $16,000 - budgeted for in the 2018 proposed budget.

The East Brook gauge is vital, Gregory said, in that it provides and early warning of flooding of the Townsend Elementary School on North Street; while the West Brook gauge will provide an early warning of potential flooding of the school district’s school bus garage and the town’s only grocery store.

Gregory also reported that a meeting of the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation

District (SWCD), village, town and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation are considering options for disposal of contaminated soil from Water Street. Gregory stressed that the site is not a hazardous waste site.

A follow up conversation with SWCD spokesman Graydon Dutcher, revealed the contamination to be benzopyrene, a polycyclic aromatic hydro-

carbon, which is the result of incomplete combustion of organic compounds, commonly found in coal. The substance can be disposed of in a number of ways, including blending to be used as a roadway base. The council will continue to explore options for disposal.

In other town business: • The town authorized the placement of a second Christmas tree at Veterans’ Plaza,

by the Walton Central School District’s student council. The student council tree will be decorated and disposed of by the group at the end of the holiday season. Both trees will be lit in red, white and blue lights in a ceremony following the Christmas Parade on Nov. 25.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Walton Town Council will be on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.

Play a Role in Protecting Delaware County Waterways The Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition and Friends of the Upper Delaware River have been working on a new project to protect, manage, and restore Delaware County waterways.

The project is a first-of-itskind Stream Corridor Management Plan in Delaware County below the NYC Delaware River basin reservoirs.

This plan will serve as a blueprint for the future management and protection of our critically important water re-

sources.

A final series of public workshops have been scheduled.

Those concerned about the future of Delaware County’s water resources and who want to play a personal role in their protection and management should plan to attend one of the workshops.

This final series of public education meetings will enable the public to view the draft Stream Corridor Management Plan and have a final opportunity to comment on the draft

plan.

Meeting dates and locations: Wednesday, Nov. 8 - Colchester American Legion Hall, 6644 River Road, Downsville; Monday, Nov. 13 - Deposit State Theater, 148 Front St., Deposit; Wednesday, Nov. 15 - Hancock Town Hall, 661 W. Main St., Hancock; Time: 6–7:30 p.m. for all meetings Presenter: Jeff Skelding, Friends of the Upper Delaware River.

DA to Host Annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 9 Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi is hosting the Fourth Annual Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 9.

Breakfast will be served in the high school cafeteria for the veterans from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

There will be an elementary assembly starting at 9 with middle and high school assembly immediately following. The assemblies will be in the high school auditorium. This gathering is to recognize those who have made the sacrifice to serve and protect our country. Whether you served during a time of peace, fought on foreign soil, in the reserves or anywhere in between, you deserve to be honored. Serving

our country requires the most profound sense of courage and it is our duty as citizens of the United States to make sure that no one ever forgets our veterans and their service to our country.

We are hoping that local members of the military attend the Veterans Day breakfast and assemblies so that we may celebrate all those who have served as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to defend our country and our rights as citizens.

Interested military members should RSVP to Kelli GroganBrown at 607-746-1310 no later than Nov. 1.

College News Jacob Hanley of Walton has been named a member of UAlbany’s freshman Living-Learning Communities (L-LC). Students live on the same residence hall, take some classes together, build a strong relationship with

their L-LC lead professor, and study and participate in cocurricular activities around the theme or intended major of the L-LC. These students are engaged in their studies inside and outside of their classrooms.

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WFD Chooses Poster Contest Winners

By Patty Wood Each year, the Walton Fire Department sponsors a poster contest to help teach the students at Walton’s Townsend School fire safety rules. Department members judge the posters and award three prizes in each grade level. Every prize winner receives a ribbon and a plaque.

This year’s winners are, in the back row: Eli Jones, fifth grade, second place; Emma Wood, fifth grade, third place; Aurora Siniscalchi, fifth grade, first place; Kylie Wood, fourth grade, second place; Phade Lindsay, fourth grade, first place; Natalie Hoffman, third grade, third place; Elijah Williams, fourth grade, third place. In the middle row: Carsen Gardepe, second

grade, third place; Kendyll McDonald, first grade, third place; Emma Kingsbury, second grade, second place; Bentley Wickham, second grade, first place; Ethan Hall, third grade, first place; Kai Storrer, third grade, second place; in the front row: Cayden Garone, first grade, second place and Landyn Robinson, first grade, first place.

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Crouch Announces NYS Corrections Officer Recruitment Effort Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch has announced that the New York State Department of Corrections will be holding a recruitment effort push in the coming months. Under the auspices of the New York State Department of Civil Service, a test will be held on Feb. 3, 2018, with a filing deadline for the exam of December 13.

Correction officer trainees have a starting salary of $40,590 per year, with an increase to $42,695 after six months. After completing a one-year correction officer traineeship, the salary then increases to $48,889 per

Recognition of Status...

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Colchester Supervisor Art Merrill presented Police Officer in Charge Ernest Cawley with a certificate signed by Assemblyman Clifford Crouch and Senator John Bonacic, acknowledging Cawley’s full-time civil service status eligibility, at a meeting of the Colchester Town Council on Oct. 18.

Illicit Drug... continued from front page with a brown residue, similar to a chewing-tobacco “spit bottle.” Any community clean-up group should be briefed by law enforcement on what to look for prior to the start of a clean up, he suggested.

The Sheriff ’s Office employs 15 patrol deputies county-wide, DuMond said. There is one deputy dedicated as a school resource officer who splits his time between the Masonville BOCES campus and the Sidney Central School District.

The Sheriff ’s Office has been establishing a presence in the county’s school system, DuMond said, making deputies visible and accessible. The drug problem, DuMond said, will be solved through a generational shift where prevention and education takes place at a young age. “My opinion is that is will be 8 - 10 years before there is a real dent in the (drug) problem,” DuMond said.

A deputy visits each school in the county on a weekly visit, DuMond said. Some schools, such as the Downsville Central School, has deputy “substation” space available.

Other initiatives to combat the illicit drug problem, DuMond said, is the county’s participation in New York’s Vivitrol Treatment Program, where inmates receive an “anti-drug high” injection 30 days prior to being released from jail. Before being released, inmates can also be paired with a “recovery coach”, on a voluntary basis, who can assist with facilitation of drug treatment, housing and employment issues.

One way in which the public can help combat the illicit drug problem, DuMond said, is by alerting police to potential drug activity, through a telephone call or through the use of an anonymous tip line at 1-888-914-9111.

“Everyone here is a taxpayer,” DuMond said, “You pay us to provide a service. So, please, call us.”

If people are hesitant to leave their names, they can provide information via a anonymous tip line. It is preferable, however, DuMond said, for people to leave their name and contact information. He gives his personal guarantee, he said, that no one’s name will be revealed in the prosecution of drug sales.

No one agency is going to solve the drug problem, DuMond said, but all of the stakeholders must continue to work together.

“It’s going to take a team effort,” he said.

There are many other ways to contact the Delaware County Sheriff ’s Office, including through the county’s website at co.delaware.ny.us, its Facebook page, through the Mobile Patrol App or at 607-832-5555.

year.

Those interested may apply online or download examination information and applications at the Department of Civil Service website: www.cs.ny.gov/ exams. Additional information about the position of correction officer is also available on the Department of Corrections website at www.doccs.ny.gov.

Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch represents the 122nd Assembly District, which includes Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties. For more information, visit Assemblyman Crouch’s official website.

Davenport Man Arrested, Accused of Menacing Police Tyler T. Gano, 20, Davenport, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Oct. 17 and charged with menacing a police officer.

Police accuse Gano of displaying a knife toward them while attempting to arrest him on an unrelated charge. He was arraigned in Davenport Town Court and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 bail, awaiting further court proceedings.

Tyler T. Gano

Va. Fugitive Arrested in Margaretville Delaware County Sheriff’ Deputies arrested John K. Barnett, 33, of Margaretville, on Oct. 19 on a warrant issued by the Prince Edward County Circuit Court, Virginia, alleging Barnett violated the conditions of his probation by failing to pay restitution resulting from burglary and larceny convictions in that state.

Barnett was arraigned in Middletown Town Court and is being held at the Delaware County Jail without bail pending extradition to Virginia.

John K. Barnett

Sidney Man Sentenced to Probation for DWI

By Lillian Browne DELHI - A Sidney Center man pled guilty to drunk driving charges and was sentenced to probation in Delaware County Court on Oct. 23.

Terry L. Calabrese, 34, pled

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office

• William J. Effner, no age provided, Delhi, an inmate at the Delaware County Jail, was arrested on Oct. 19 and charged with second-degree promoting prison contraband. Police say he received a powdery substance from another inmate. He is scheduled to answer the charge in Delhi Town Court at a later date.

• Benjamin S. Mehl, 37, Shinglehouse, Pa., was arrested on Oct. 20 and charged with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop in Hancock, for speeding. He was released on $200 cash bail.

Walton Police Department

• Lawrence E. Kern, 30, Sidney Center, was arrested on Oct. 16 on a Chenango County Family Court warrant. He was turned over to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for further action.

• Donald A. Kern, 28, Hancock, was arrested on Oct. 20 on a Walton Village Court warrant for failure to pay a fine. He was remanded to the Delaware County

guilty to one charge of driving while intoxicated and a reduced charged of second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle as part of a negotiated plea and sentence deal in exchange for a five year probation sentence.

He admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol, with a suspended driver’s license, on Oct. 26, 2016 in the village of Walton.

As part of the negotiated plea deal, a second charge of driving while intoxicated and charges of failure to comply, driving left of

pavement markings and inadequate muffler were dismissed.

In addition to the probation sentence, Calabrese was fined $2,500 and ordered to comply with ignition interlock device requirements.

Another Sidney man, Edward J. Petti, 25, pled guilty to one count

of attempted third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.

He admitted to attempting to sell cocaine in the town of Sidney on July 31, 2016. He was released on $30,000 bond, awaiting sentencing, scheduled for Nov. 13.

Jail without bail awaiting a further court appearance.

• Nicholas S. Francis, 20, Merrick, was arrested on Oct. 21 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and failure to obey a traffic control device. He was released on an appearance ticket to answer the charges at a later date.

• Brian Mills, 35, Walton, was arrested on Oct. 22 and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and criminal obstruction of breathing. An order of protection was issued and Mills is scheduled to answer the charges in Walton Village Court at a later date.

was arrested on Oct. 18 on a bench warrant.

• Matthew S. Long, 22, Oneonta, was arrested on Oct. 21 on a bench warrant.

• Shane M. Jones, 46, Sidney, was arrested on Oct. 22 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

• Anthony Albro, 31, Sidney, was arrested on Oct. 22 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle

by State Police, Deposit following a traffic stop on state Route 17 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

• Benjamin M. Merriman, 29, Delhi, was arrested by State Police, Stamford on Oct. 17 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

• Edison E. Arreaga, 20, Bronx, was arrested on Oct. 21

by State Police, Sidney following a traffic stop on Interstate 88 and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance not in its original

container.

• Christopher L. Casanova, 19, New York, was arrested on Oct. 21 by State Police, Sidney following a traffic stop on Interstate 88 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

• Yariel Aracena, 19, Bronx, was arrested on Oct. 21 by State Police, Sidney following a traffic stop on Interstate 88 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

• Geovanni Constanza, 19, was arrested on Oct. 21 by State Police, Sidney following a traffic stop on Interstate 88 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Sidney Police Department

• Sabrina Hetrick, 34, Bainbridge, was arrested on Oct. 17 on a bench warrant.

• Jarred Cutting, 37, Masonville, was arrested on Oct. 17 on a bench warrant.

• Warren A. Mckee, 27, Sidney was arrested on Oct. 18 and charged with public lewdness.

• Thomas E. Waters Jr., 30, Sidney was arrested on Oct. 18 and charged with second-degree criminal contempt.

• Kelly Sullivan, 32, Sidney

New York State Police

• Stefanie T. Aubry, 28, Meredith, was arrested on Oct. 19 by State Police, Oneonta and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. As part of the same incident, Andre R. Aubry, 40, was also charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child.

• Heather L. Merrill, 27, Downsville, was arrested by State Police, Margaretville on Oct. 18 and charged with thirddegree rape and endangering the welfare of a child.

• Jonathan R. Duran, 21, Bronx, was arrested on Oct. 20

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Legislation to Deliver Health Benefits to Volunteer Firefighters

By Rosie Cunningham DELAWARE COUNTY Area volunteer firefighters will potentially receive health benefits for their efforts.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to deliver health care benefits to volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with certain cancers.

“New York is forever grateful to the 96,000 volunteer firefighters who selflessly put their own personal safety at risk in order to keep their neighbors and communities safe, Governor Cuomo said.

“With this measure, we will provide these courageous New Yorkers the protections they need and the peace of mind they deserve.”

Currently, volunteer firefighters are eligible for accidental disability and death benefits through Workers’ Compensation if they are injured in the line of duty.

Effective Jan. 1, 2019, firefighters will also be eligible for health benefits to support treatment for life-threatening cancers.

Under the bill, volunteer firefighters who contract certain cancers will receive access to tax free disability and death benefits.

Specifically, volunteer firefighters diagnosed with lung, prostate, breast, lymphatic, hematological, digestive, urinary, neurological, reproductive systems, or melanoma cancer will be automatically eligible for health benefits if: Upon entry to volunteer, a physical exam did not show any evidence of the cancers covered by this bill; Individuals have at least five years of service fighting fire in the interior of buildings; and The firefighter is currently active or within five years of his or her last active date.

“Traditionally, this coverage had only been available to paid firefighters,” said Steve Hood, Delaware County Fire Director.

“Volunteer Firefighters currently have other health benefits provided for them under the Volunteer Firefighters Benefit Law (VFBL). However, this coverage does not include cancer. With this new legislation, it extends benefits to volunteers who are diagnosed with certain types of cancer. It is very well deserved - a volunteer firefighter performs the same job and faces the same hazards as a paid firefighter. I’m not sure what effect it will have on retention of volunteers – most volunteers don’t volunteer for the benefits. I think cancer is something that’s always in the backs of their minds just due to the exposures they get.

This bill will give them the peace of mind that if something does happen, at least there’s something there for them.”

“I think it’s a great thing to have,” said Stamford Fire Department Chief AJ Vamosy. “I hope no one ever has to use it, but at least they will have some relief if needed. As far as keeping volunteers, I don’t think it will change.

We all have had an idea of the risks with the job and do it regardless. I hope that if folks need the services, they don’t have to jump through hoops to get the medical treatment they need and that it’s an easy process for them.”

Kenneth Pienowski, President of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York said, “This is a great day for New York State.

Governor Andrew Cuomo and our elected representatives in Albany have acted to decisively protect those who protect the people of this great state. New York’s brave volunteer firefighters now have the protections and help

they need in the tragic event of a cancer diagnosis. We are tremendously grateful to the Governor for his action. We also thank State Senator Joseph Griffo, Assembly member Aileen Gunther, Assembly member Anthony Brindisi, and Assembly member Brian Kolb for their leadership and support through this entire process.

Because of them, the future generation of volunteer firefighters will not have to face cancer alone.”

John P. Sroka, President of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs said, “All firefighters, regardless of whether they are paid or volunteer, fight identical fires. Because of this, all firefighters should be treated equally and receive equal benefits in the event of a cancer diagnosis. Thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, this is now a reality. New York’s selfless volunteers, who sacrifice so much to protect all of us, now have the benefits that they need.

The Fire Chiefs of New York applaud Governor Cuomo and the Legislature for their actions today and throughout this year’s session.”

Dr. Jacqueline Moline, Chair of the FASNY Health & Wellness Committee said, “Firefighters are exposed to an enormous variety of toxins and carcinogens in the line of duty and consequently are more likely to develop cancer than the general population. This is a medical fact. Because of this, it is necessary to offer additional benefits and protections to all firefighters so that if they do develop cancer, they are not left alone.

The actions of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature will ensure that all firefighters in New York State will be recognized and assisted once they are diagnosed with cancer.”

Humane Society to Host a Blessing Of the Animals Service Fr. James Krueger of Saint James Church Lake Delaware will officiate a Blessing of the Animals service Saturday, Nov. 4, for dogs and cats at the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society.

All are invited to bring their cats and dogs at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Animals must be properly restrained for safety, such as keeping dogs on leashes and having cats in carriers. Traditionally celebrated on or around the Feast of Saint Francis of

Assisi, the simple service focuses on thanksgiving for the wonders of nature and for the animals that bring us so much joy.

The service will last about 20 minutes, and your animal will go away having received an official blessing. Dog and cat treats will be on hand as well. There is no charge for the blessing but a collection will be taken to benefit the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society and donations are always welcome.

The Heart of the Catskills

Humane Society is located at 46610 State Highway 10, Delhi, NY 13753. For more information, call 607-746-3080 or visit www.heartofthecatskills.org.

For animals other than dogs or cats, Fr. Krueger will be available the week after to come to your house to bless the large, stubborn or otherwise un-transportable animals, such as horses or cows (no dangerous ones, please!). You may contact the church to make an appointment at 607-832-4401.

ACS Invites Veterans and Families to School Andes Central School invites Andes Veterans and their families to come to school on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. for a ceremony and breakfast in their honor and to thank them for their service.

The school organizers are creating a mailing list of vet-

erans and their addresses and have mailed invitations to those known. If you are a veteran and did not receive an invitation in the mail, know that you are still invited. Those who can’t attend this year are asked to call the school to be added to the list - it is planned to make this an an-

nual event.

If those who would like to come would call the school at 845-676-3166, Ext. 103, to say how many will be attending it would be appreciated for planning purposes. Upon arrival, please park behind the school and enter the gymnasium.

UHS Delaware Valley Hospital now has new technology to help in the fight against breast cancer.

As part of our ongoing commitment to you, we are proud to offer 3D mammography, the latest in breast cancer screening, available here at the UHS Delaware Valley Hospital.

A 3D mammogram consists of mulitple breast images taken in just seconds to produce a 3D image. The doctor looks through the tissue one millimeter at a time, seeing detail in a way never before possible.

To learn more and to schedule a mammogram please call 865-2126, or visit uhs.net.

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Father Michael Cambi, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Stamford, celebrates Rosary Month.

Sullivan County Election Dates and Information The Sullivan County Board of Elections will extend its regular office hours in the days leading up to the Nov. 7 general election as follows: Thursday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.noon; Thursday, Nov. 2, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-noon; Tuesday, Nov. 7, polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

The last day to postmark an application for an absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 31. The last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot is Monday, Nov. 6. The last day to postmark an absentee ballot for the general election is Monday, Nov. 6. The last day to deliver an absentee ballot in person to the board of elections’ of-

fice is Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Offices up for election include supreme court justice, county sheriff, district attorney, county treasurer and town offices. To see the full list of candidates, visit http://co.sullivan.ny.us/BoardofElections/tabid/3064/Default. aspx.

To view statewide ballot proposals, visit https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/Elections/2017/proposals/2017Statew ideBallotProposals.pdf.

The board of elections’ office is located on the ground floor of the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello. Stop by or call 845-8070400 for more information.

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Delaware County Farm Bureau Takes Stand on DPW Site, Opioid Issues & More

By Lillian Browne

DELHI - At its annual meeting held Oct. 11, the Delaware County Farm Bureau took a stand against citing a new county department of public works facility on agricultural land. The resolution, revised from its presented form, encourages elected officials to consider the impacts of permanently removing agricultural land from the tax rolls when using public funds for land development. The resolution also calls for a mandated third-party agricultural impact study when government entities consider such a purchase.

The resolution was among several that looked to sway local municipal leaders toward streamlining government services. The Delaware County Farm Bureau advocates for farmerfriendly policy at the local, state

and federal levels.

Locally focused resolutions that did not pass were those to move the duties of the Delaware County Fiscal Affairs Department back to the treasurer’s office and to move assessors and code enforcement officers to the county level, from the village and town levels, to “remove bureaucracy, provide better service and more uniform answers.”

Resolutions that passed unanimously, without comment or discussion were those to support Delaware County’s efforts to combat the opioid crisis and to support the Watershed Agricultural Council.

A resolution from the floor that unanimously passed was that assessors be appointed rather than elected.

Local farmers reaffirmed their support for existing state Farm Bureau policy which recommends that the word “milk”

should not be allowed to be used in the labeling of soy, rice, almond or any other milk-labeled product that does not originate from a lactating animal and increasing penalties for the release of exotic animals into the wild.

Initially looking to oppose existing state policy that allows livestock to be transported in the back of open truck as long as the animal is properly tethered or contained and the protection of private property rights concerning the eradication of harmful invasive species and noxious weeds, members withheld the necessary vote to have the state policies stricken.

A new state proposed policy that local farmers support is providing written proof for reason for rejection of a load of milk and if the reason is antibiotic detection, the type of antibiotics detected. Currently, if milk is rejected farmers receive

a telephone call only. Delaware County farmers also want all small scale milk producers to have their product tested for antibiotics. Current policy states that only farmers shipping their product to a creamery must have their product tested for antibiotics. This measure, which passed unanimously, will “level the playing field,” according to dairy farmer Chris DiBenedetto.

Other new state and national policies that local farmers threw their support behind include: • Mandating federal and state milk inspectors to be identifiable with a photo identification card and leave written notice of being on the farm; • Mandating insurance companies cover tick borne illnesses and treatments; • Funding for agriculture and food fellows programs for universities; • Massive funding to develop

an accurate Lyme disease test and vaccine for humans; • Staffing of a statewide row crop production specialist at Cornell University with extension responsibilities for vegetable and row crop commodities; • The revocation of a time restriction that governs a nuisance animal permit; • A more accurate dairy margin program that takes into account regional cost differences; • Doubling state financial support for county Cooperative Extension programs throughout the state, and • Keeping a premium paid dairy margin protection program in the agriculture budget rather than the general fund.

For more information about the Delaware County Farm Bureau visit nyfb.org/about/ county-farm-bureau/delawarecounty.

Welcome Back, Canal Street String Band Music on the Delaware welcomes the Canal Street String Band back to the Walton Theatre on Gardiner Place, Walton. They will perform a concert on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. An open jam session will take place in the theatre “parlor” at 6:30 p.m. Musicians are welcome.

Canal Street String Band is comprised of three talented musicians: Dave Ruch, a full time musician/ performer/researcher/teacher/singer who plays a multitude of string instruments; Phil Banaszak a New York State fiddle champion who plays fiddle, mandolin and guitar and sings; and Jim Whitford, a Buffalo Music Hall of Famer, who sings, plays string bass, dobro and guitar. They entertain with American music including cowboy songs, canal songs, mountain music, western swing and originals.

Last in Walton in Fall of 2014, the band performed a few of Grant Rogers’ songs, reminding the audience of this well known Walton singer and fiddler who lived in the area in the early and mid 1900s. This prompted Music on the Delaware and William B. Ogden Library to collaborate on The Grant Rogers’ Project, returning Grant Rogers’ music and history to Walton. Since that time, a website about the music and history of Rogers’ era has been launched (grantrogers.org).

The concert on Nov. 4 will pres-

ent more of Grant Rogers’ music and other “seriously fun American music.” For more information on the Canal Street String Band, visit canalstreetstringband.com.

Earlier in the day on Saturday, the band will present two free workshops at the William B. Ogden Library in Walton as part of the Grant Rogers Project, a children’s workshop at 11, and a family workshop at 1. The family workshop is titled “Folk and Blues Roots of the Grateful Dead” and will explore the American music that inspired groups like the Grateful Dead.

The Music on the Delaware concert schedule continues in the spring with Charm City Junction

on Saturday, Feb. 10; The Kennedys on Saturday, March 17; and De Temps Antan on Saturday, April 7.

Tickets for the Canal Street String Band are available at the door of the theatre, at www.waltontheatre.org, or at the Green Toad Bookstore in Oneonta; Good Cheap Food in Delhi; Masonville General Store in Masonville; Wayne Bank in Walton, Franklin, and Hamden; and Sidney Federal Credit Union in Walton. Further information is available at 607-8656829 or 607-865-6983. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $32 for family.

For information on the Canal Street String Band, see www.canalstreetstringband.com.

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Dave Ruch, Phil Banaszak and Jim Whitford - The Canal Street String Band.

“Get Woke!” Film Series at SUNY Delhi Conversations about race can be complex - that’s why several Delaware County residents, with the support of local organizations, have coordinated a monthly film and discussion series that lets local residents take on the topic together and with experts in the field.

Get Woke! Film Series & Conversations on Race opens Sunday, Oct. 29 with a 5 p.m. screening of Little White Lie at SUNY Delhi’s Sanford Hall, Room 250.

Director Lacey Schwartz will

lead a discussion following the film. This and all screenings in the series are free and open to the public.

This month’s movie Little White Lie (NR 2014/ 1 hour 6 minutes) follows filmmaker Lacey Schwartz’s story of growing up in a Jewish household in Woodstock with loving parents and a strong sense of her Jewish identity – despite the open questions from those around her about how a white girl could have such dark skin. She believes her family’s

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Film still from Little White Lie. explanation that her looks were inherited from her dark-skinned Sicilian grandfather. But when her parents abruptly split, her gut starts to tell her something different. At age 18, Schwartz confronts her mother and learns that her biological father was not the man who raised her, but a black man named Rodney with whom her mother had an affair. Little White Lie is a personal documentary about the legacy of family secrets, denial, and the power of telling the truth. The film asks us: What defines our identity, how does one’s environment affect how we see ourselves, and what happens when our identity differs from our family’s identity?

The next film, Brothers of the Black List, will be screened on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. This 2014 documentary investigates the 1992 controversy in which SUNY Oneonta’s administration turned over the names of 125 black male students to police in response to an off-campus attack on an elderly white woman.

Filmmaker Sean Gallagher and Sheryl Champen, a former admissions counselor for the college will lead the discussion.

The Get Woke! Series is sponsored by United Ministry of Delhi, friends of Fair for All, SUNY Delhi’s History Club and the SUNY Delhi Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For more information about the series and on-campus parking visit www. getwokefilms.wordpress.com.

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VOTE Suffrage Exhibit at DCHA Through Jan. 31 An exhibit that opened Oct. 20 at the Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA), VOTE highlights the early twentieth century women’s suffrage movement in Delaware County and the history of voting locally up to the late twentieth century.

Items on display include voting machines, ballot boxes, election buttons, clothing, and numerous posters, photos and ephemera.

The VOTE exhibit will remain on display in the Elijah Thomas Gallery at DCHA until Jan. 31, and will be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission to the exhibit is free. For more information call DCHA at 607-746-3849, email

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Susan B. Anthony came to DelaContributed Photo ware County twice – 1855 and This was Ray Bramley’s service station in Shavertown, one of four communities claimed for the Pepacton 1894 – to campaign for women’s Reservoir. right to vote. dcha@delhi.net or visit www. dcha-ny.org. DCHA is located 2.5 miles north of the village of Delhi on State Hwy. 10.

Holiday Hoopla Time!

It’s nearly time for the annual Holiday Hoopla at Walton’s RFI/The Arc of Delaware County.

This year, the Holiday Hoopla will be held on Friday, Oct. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at Resources for Industry, 190 Prospect Avenue, Walton.

Admission is free; nonperish-

able items will be accepted for the Walton Food Bank.

Because the theme is Halloween, wear a costume. There will be games, crafts, prizes, refreshments and other activities geared for children 3-12.

Call 607-865-7184 with questions.

Fifth Sunday Celebrated At Northfield Church Gospel Music, cider and donuts will be featured at the Northfield Community Church Fifth Sunday Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m.

Individuals and groups are invited to share vocal and instrumental music. Group singing

will highlight favorite Gospel Hymns. Call Pastor Marv Root at 353-2443 to be included in the evening’s schedule. Northfield Community Church is located at 5118 County Hwy. 23, Walton.

“Claiming the Delaware” Presentation at DCHA

The Delaware County Historical Association will host local author Diane Galusha at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 for her illustrated talk, “Claiming the Delaware.” The presentation will focus on the construction of the Pepacton and Cannonsville Reservoirs, the removal of nine communities and the displacement of 2,000 people to provide drinking water for New York

The Walton Historical Society and the Paranormal Prospectors are teaming up again for ghost hunts at The Eells House, home of the Walton Historical Society, 9 Townsend Street, Walton.

The Fleischmanns United Methodist Church will host a Turkey Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The cost of the dinner is $10 adults $5 children.

Then at 6:30 p.m. there will be a free classical guitar concert performed by John Fritsky. He will play a program of Bach, Villa-Lobos, Torroba and others. He has a masters degree in music education and was a instrumental music teacher for the Newark school district for 25 years. He is now reviving his classical guitar career as a recitalist. He has studied with teacher Benjamin Verdery and is looking forward to sharing his gifts with the community.

The hunts will be on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.

The fee is $10 per person; proceeds go to the Walton Historical Society.

Each hunt will last 2-3 hours;

space is limited. Call Jason Schwartz at 607-865-4865 to make reservations. Participants may bring cameras, camcorders or any other recording devices or equipment.

Haunted House in Stamford

The Roxbury Arts Group with the Catskill Veterans Outreach Center welcome guests to the annual Haunted House in Stamford Friday and Saturday Oct. 27 and 28 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the historic Catskill Veterans Outreach Center (formerly the Delaware Inn).

The building is hard to miss, kindergarten​ ​to​ ​grade​ ​four, in- with military branch flags flapcluding a close​​up look at ​a​​fire​​ ping in the wind to commemorate veterans service, and a huge truck​.

To add your decorated trunk spider web built by a local artist to the party or for more informa- stretching across the columns tion, call Donna​​Donner​​at 607​ and covering the enormous -​349-3917 or Vatisia​ ​Jaindl​ ​at 607​ front porch. The Catskill Veter-​348-6921.

Turkey Dinner And Music in Fleischmanns

of the Historical Society of the Town of Middletown and serves as communications director and education coordinator for the Catskill Watershed Corporation.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 607-746-3849, or email dcha@delhi.net.

Halloween Ghost Hunts at the Historical Society

Trunk​ ​or​ ​Treat, Food​ and ​​Fun​ The new CooksFalls/Horton Fire Department Auxiliary will host the first of several local fall events Sunday, Oct. 29, from 4-7 p.m. - “Trunk or Treats” at Cooks​ ​Falls​ ​/​ ​Horton​ ​Fire House​ , ​116​ ​Cooks​ ​Falls​ ​Road. Activities​will be appropriate for p ​ re-

City. The Pepacton and Cannonsville are two of the four reservoirs that make up the Delaware System of the New York City Water Supply.

Diane Galusha is the author of several books of local and regional history, including Liquid Assets: A History of New York City’s Water System, which was republished in 2016 in an expanded version. She is president

ans Outreach Center is on Main Street, in the middle of Stamford.

“We are so grateful to Vincent Scalise for his generous offer to lend the Roxbury Arts Group the use of their newly opened Catskill Veterans Outreach Center” said Program Director Miguel Martinez. “Not only has the community in Stamford stepped up but the volunteer veterans who operate the center couldn’t resist and have joined in the Halloween spirited effort.”

Proceeds from this event will support both the Roxbury Arts

Group and the Catskill Veterans Outreach Center. Haunted House guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Veterans’ Center Food Bank.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students 12 years and younger. The Haunted House is not recommended for kids aged six and younger. For more information or directions to the Haunted House, visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call the Roxbury Arts Group at 607-3267908.

Celebrate the Reformation’s 500th Anniversary in Walton

The Reformed Presbyterian Church invites the community to come sing with them on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at East & Bruce Streets, Walton. The RP Church will be singing Psalms based on the

five “Solas” of the Reformation. Translated into English, they teach that “Salvation is according to Scripture alone, in Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone, for the glory of God alone.”

On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin

Luther defiantly nailed his 95 Theses, or questions and propositions, on the church door of Wittenburg Castle.

This sparked the Protestant Reformation. Will there be 500 candles on the cake? Come and see.

Lunch in the Diner Rides

Ride and dine in style aboard the Rip Van Winkle Flyer at the Delaware & Ulster Railroad every Saturday from Oct. 28-Nov. 18.

When riders hop aboard the Rip Van Winkle Flyer for the special “Lunch in the Diner” trains, they will enjoy a first-class dining experience while riding on a Streamliner from the Golden Age of Railroading.

Departures from Arkville Station for the Lunch in the Diner train are: Oct. 28 and Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Nov. 4 and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.

The fare includes a two-hour train ride to Roxbury with lunch aboard the train. The cost is $65 for the upper level of the Dome Car or $44 for seating in the lower level of the Dome Car. Menu choices included a Corned Beef Reuben, Turkey Rachel, hummus wrap or chicken pot pie with side

seasonal salad, with chef’s choice for dessert, along with tea or coffee.

The Delaware & Ulster Railroad tourist train ride is located at 43510 State Highway 28, Arkville.

For more information, call 800225-4132, 845-586-DURR or visit: durr.org.

Harvest Moon Ball Benefits Andes Dollars for Scholars The annual Harvest Moon Ball will be held Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at The Andes Hotel, 110 Main St., Andes.

The ball is a dish to pass din-

ner, music, dancing and costume contest. Adults are $10, children are $5, and it benefits Andes Dollars for Scholars. For more information, call 845-676-3980.

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They Don’t Need the Water

At the Middletown Town Board meeting last week, Pat Davis spoke at length about expanding the Arkville Water District to Glen Acres and along the Route 28 corridor, as well as Dry Brook Road. Davis claimed this would financially benefit the existing district of just over 100 users, while admitting that the district’s current debt would remain as a burden only on those 100 users. Has a need for municipal water for Dry Brook, Glen Acres or the Rte. 28 corridor been shown?

No. Have the residents and businesses on Dry Brook, Glen Acres or on the corridor asked

for municipal water? No. In fact a feasibility study done by the Rural Development Agency prior to the recent upgrade of the Arkville System showed that there were no benefits to the existing district or any potential new users, as we simply don’t have the population numbers to pay for it. It was estimated at that time (2010) that to extend the district just to Glen Acres, adding 40 users, would be $12 million dollars, and even if a majority of the sums required is given in grants, a significant percentage must still be taken on as debt by local residents. We cannot afford this, it’s not needed, it won’t solve the problems facing the Arkville Water District,

and speaking for my neighbors on Dry Brook, Chris Long Rd., Glen Acres and the Route 28 corridor, separating us from our well water, adding a new line to our property tax bills for an expansion we don’t want and don’t need, is not going to happen, period.

MARGE MILLER ARKVILLE

Health Care for All

A President who promised better coverage at less cost for all Americans’ health still expects us to support a plan that does the opposite. Any Republican representative who recognizes the consequences to Mr. Trump’s

proposed cuts to ACA cannot in good conscience in the interest of their constituents allow this to proceed. It will mean more hardships for every struggling family.

Today Americans’ level of anxiety over insurance costs has never been higher. We have a viable option put forward by Democratic senators—universal health care—led by Senator Sanders.

We need to demand universal coverage which is a proven financially sound system in many parts the world. Medicare for all is just the treatment needed to fix our current diseased system. Traditional Medicare has 2% administrative costs as com-

pared to 12% with private insurance. Americans would pay less under Medicare for all. Any medically necessary care determined by your physician would be covered, just as it is under Medicare now. This universal plan would stabilize business costs as well.

There are 120 cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives and 17 U.S. Senators including Sen. Kristen Gillibrand.

Any responsible citizen needs to call on Rep. John Faso as a responsible congressional representative to support this plan.

BARBARA NIMRI AZIZ COOKS FALLS

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“Permanency for children is paramount,” Scuderi-Hunter said.

Once a child enters the foster care system, reunification with parents is the primary goal.

In December 2015, there were 89 children in foster care in Delaware County. In 2016, that number dropped to 65 by year’s end. As of September 2017, there were 53 children in foster care in the county.

Children “do best” with their families, said the commissioner.

When families can be kept together, Scuderi-Hunter sees that as a success. When it is not possible, freeing a child for adoption and expediting the process becomes the department’s focus to ensure the child has a “forever family.”

In the way that foster care is the driving force of the depart-

ment’s annual budget, the opioid and drug abuse problem in the county is a factor driving children into the foster care system.

Scuderi-Hunter and her team are working in tandem with other county departments to combat the issue. Her ultimate goal is to empower parents and children to make safe, healthy choices. In light of state budget cuts, the task can be daunting.

Scuderi-Hunter’s approach is to “put lives first, not dollars.” And like many people, she has found a way to do more, with less. She has devised ways to deliver additional, comprehensive services to the sector, through restructuring the delivery system of services.

By diverting funding from the parent education program, which is administered by Delaware Opportunities, into the

Huntington Adolescence Safe Options Treatment Program, Scuderi-Hunter was able to utilize highly educated, skilled social workers to help parents/ guardians and children address issues, such as communication difficulties or past traumatic experiences in a home setting.

The work being done through the program, she said, is not just enhancing the parent-child relationship, but helping to resolve issues that might lead to a child being removed from the home.

The program, implemented earlier this year, is an example of Scuderi-Hunter’s commitment to being held accountable for every dollar she spends and to taxpayers.

“The money we are spending has to work,” she said. “It has to have a purpose and a function and we have to make providers accountable.”

Not only is the department delivering a higher level of care and more services within the foster care system, it is doing so with cuts in state funding.

County taxpayers paid $841,261 toward total foster care expenses of the $1.79 million spent in 2014. In 2016, county taxpayers paid $77,338 of the $1.14 million spent for foster care in the county. In 2017, the state cut Delaware County’s foster care funding further by $155,087 from 2016.

Learning of the state cuts, Scuderi-Hunter urged elected officials to be cautious.

“You never know how many children will be coming into the foster care system from year-toyear and we have to be prepared for that,” she said.

At a time when the opioid epidemic threatens to increase foster care numbers statewide,

Scuderi-Hunter asked officials to invest in children in the foster care system now, rather than spending future dollars to combat being homeless, substance dependence, mental illness or incarceration.

“It has been well established that the more adverse childhood experiences children are subjected to, the more susceptible they are to suffering from substance dependence, mental illness, homelessness, and becoming incarcerated later in life,” Scuderi-Hunter said. “New York must increase, not decrease, our investment in children if we seek to prevent the expense of necessary services that attempt to mitigate the inevitable recurrence of suffering during adulthood.”

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By Rev. Wm. Wright Driving to church on Sunday morning I enjoyed the fullness of autumn as I viewed the leaves on the trees. A glorious sight of various colors. I love the fall and all the sights and sounds of it.

God certainly grants those in this part of the country a grand procession of the seasons. We see four definite seasons in majestic displays.

We can marvel at his great works in our own lives and nature all around us. This time of year, is always welcome to me.

I love the fall and its memories ingrained in me from childhood.

I love the crisp autumn air, the leaves and the harvest smells and sounds.

About two weeks ago my wife and I were coming home during a light rain shower. We saw a rainbow and remarked how beautiful that it was. It was certainly a sight to see. And to our surprise a few minutes later we saw a double rainbow.

What a gorgeous sight that was. I have never seen one around here before. Of course, it reminded me of the rainbow after the flood in the Bible. It brought to mind the story of the flood from my Sunday school days.

After the flood God said to Noah in Genesis 9:13: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

The rainbow forever would

be a sign of that covenant. God says that the rainbow will be a reminder to him: Genesis 9:14-15 - Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind.

God the creator of all things still watches over us to day. His love shines every day in everything we see and inhabit. It is a real comfort to all of us that his unending love is with us eternally.

Whenever we see the rainbow or a beautiful sunset or any other of nature’s great wonders we can be assured that he is still in control. When life seasons troubles us we can be assured that he is still here and with us every day. His love and his mercies abound. He is the alpha and omega—the beginning and the end.

He promises that no matter what he will always be there for us.

Isaiah 54:10 “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” (NIV) So, we should always give a prayer of thanksgiving every day for God’s great creation and his love and tender mercies towards all of us!

Rev. Wm. Wright is the Pastor of Christ Episcopal Church, Walton.

Morton Hill Road 4,137 feet southwest to the point of abandonment; Murphy Hill Road from 1407 Murphy Hill Road to its end and a portion of Baxter Mountain Road.

The town council also reminds residents that snow and ice must be removed from sidewalks within 12 hours after the snow has stopped falling and that sidewalks must be continuously maintained and kept free of snow and ice.

Shoveling snow into a town road is prohibited and vehicles parked

Quote from George Carlin, “The day after tomorrow is the third day of the rest of your life.” Life passes us by so fast, let’s take advantage of all we can whenever we can.

Students: October is almost over and the ACT tests are on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 a.m., good luck to all. Tuesday, Oct. 31st is Halloween and there will be many children walking the streets to homes for Trick or Treat in costumes.

Please take caution while driving and keep all our children safe. There is a blood drive at the high school on Halloween.

Let’s get out there and support this good cause and save some lives. Good luck students taking the SAT tests on Saturday, Nov. 4.

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in the town’s right-of-way which prohibit road maintenance and snow removal will be towed, if the owners can not be reached.

In other town business: • The town approved the Colchester Town Court to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program grant in the amount of $29,055.84 for the purchase of a back-up generator, accessories and installation as well as miscellaneous office supplies and equipment.

• A Christmas parade will be held on Dec. 9 beginning at 4:30

p.m., along state Route 30/206.

• The New York Solar Permit application and procedures have been adopted by Colchester for the issuance of a permit for the installation of a small scale solar photovoltaic system and building energy benchmarking procedures were adopted to measure and identify opportunities to cut energy costs and reduce pollution from municipal buildings.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Colchester Town Board will be on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

the Bounty meal will be at the Methodist Church in Sidney.

Here on the Farm, the fellas are still chopping the corn and will probably get it wrapped up today Monday, Oct. 23, hopefully with no breakdowns. There is predicted rain for Tuesday and they hope to get the bunk covered and sealed with special plastic cover before it comes. We have some more calves to take care of and are very busy keeping up with them, more to come in November. We hope the weather keeps being good for all our farmers to get their crops in for the winter, t here is still much more work to be done. Keep all our farmers and everyone in your thoughts always.

Birthday Greetings this week go out to Jennifer Cutting on Oct. 25, Lori Schneider on the 26th, and Robert Huntington on the 30th. Have a great day everyone. Do you have a birthday that you would like to be in this column, please let me

know and I will make sure it gets in.

Masonville Federated Church Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. is Bible Study at the church with this week Chapter 6 of “Paul.”

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday evening Nov. 4, before retiring for the night, for Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 57. Saturday, Nov. 11, the Community Basket Pancake Supper 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., which is also Veterans Day, remember our veterans, pray for those who are now serving our country in these trying times.

Sunday, Nov. 12 is Stewardship Sunday and Nov. 5 and 12 are Operation Christmas Child box collections. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Annual Hunters Ham Supper on the first day of deer hunting season Saturday, Nov. 18, serving from 3 to 7 p.m.

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Walton ‘11’ Downs Moravia for Third Win

By Tom Coddington WALTON — After an even first quarter, the Walton football Warriors earned their third win of the season, pulling away to a 36-22 victory over visiting Moravia on Saturday.

The home forces got on the scoreboard first, when Bailey Wood ran for a touchdown with 5:34 remaining in the first quarter. Alex Sorochinsky ran for the two points.

After a good series, the Blue Devils came back with a 12-yard scoring run by Kaleb Stayton.

Stayton also ran for the conversion, putting the score at 8-8, with 1:54 left in the quarter.

The Warriors started at their 27, and Sorochinsky ran twice for 17 yards and a first down.

Shortly before the quarter ended, a personal foul gave Walton 15 yards. On the first play of the second stanza, a Dylan Jacob pass was incomplete, but there was another penalty against Moravia which brought the ball to the 22-yard line. Jacob went to the pass again, and found Jacob Beach in the end zone for the touchdown. The conversion run failed, and with a minute and three seconds gone off the clock, the home forces had the lead to 14-8, and they never lost the lead.

The Blue Devils returned the kickoff to their 44, but had little luck against the Warrior defense and turned the ball back.

The Walton offense, with Johnson doing most of the running, took over, and he finished the drive with a 20-yard touchdown. Jacob ran for two points, and with 4:26, the Warriors had

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EVADING A TACKLE — Walton’s Jacob Beach evades the tackle of Moravia’s Hunter Purdy during the Warriors 36-22 win over the Blue Devils on Saturday. a 22-8 lead.

Moravia started at its 45, and Stayton went to pass, and Beach intercepted the ball at the Walton 11. Shortly later, Blue Devil defenders Josiah Letts and Joe Shoemaker knocked the ball from Johnson, and Letts carried it into the end zone from 30 yards away. Stayton ran for two points, and with 2:03 remaining in the half, the Warriors’ lead had been cut to 22-16.

The Warriors started at their 35. Johnson got first downs of 15 and 18 yards, but the visitors’ defense negated further scoring in the half.

In the third quarter, Moravia started at its 43. The second play was a sack and Walton got the ball back at the 23. After a short run by Wood, Johnson first gained six yards, and on the next play, he charged into the end zone from the 15. The conversion run failed, and with 8:53

showing on the clock, the hosts lead was 28-16.

The Devils then staged a rally, with the running of Stayton, Shoemaker, Nate Williams, Jake Langtry and Zach Stanton, drove the ball down, with Shoemaker scoring from nine yards out. The conversion run failed, but the Warriors still had a 28-22 lead.

The kickoff was returned to the 33, and the Walton squad knew that they needed to score again, and they did, with the ground game. Beach rushed three times for an aggregate 27 yards, and Johnson had 10 carries on for the rest, including a two-yarder going into the end zone. Alex Brooker ran for two points, and the score was 36-22, but the clock read that 9:23 remained in the game.

Moravia started at its 28 and moved down the Walton 17, where the Warrior defense stopped the drive. The home

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KNOCKED AWAY— Moravia defenders Josiah Letts and Joe Shoemaker cause a fumble by Walton’s Josh Johnson during Saturday’s game. Johnson ran for three of the Warriors’ five touchdowns. forces got just six yards, and the punt gave the ball to the Devils at midfield. They got just one first down, and turned it over again.

The Warriors needed only to get a first down, with the clock running down. They got it on two runs for 16 yards by Johnson, and then ran out the clock.

Johnson finished with a gamehigh 124 yards on 22 rushes, Wood carried the ball nine times for 40 yards, Sorochinsky rushed five times for 35, and Beach got 31 on four carries. Jacob’s touchdown pass was the only one that was completed.

For Moravia, Shoemaker had 17 totes for 75 yards, Langtry five rushes for 49 yards, Letts eight carries for 44 and Stayton 34 on nine rushes. Stayton also went one for four in the passing department.

Walton Head Coach Adam

Hoover commented, “You never know what to expect when you play a team that you don’t play very often, and relly don’t have any common opponents. I thought we came out and played well from the beginning of the game, and other than a few turnovers that kept them in the game, we played well.

“We’ve done a good job the past few weeks of getting better as a team from the freshmen all the way to the seniors. Our goals, ever since we were eliminated from any chance of making the playoffs, have been to win games for the seniors and for the underclassmen to improve for the future each week. Hopefully, we can continue doing that this week in our last game.”

That game will be on Saturday at Chenango Valley at 1:30 p.m.

Sidney ‘11’ Advances in Section IV Tournament

By Tom Coddington SIDNEY — The top-seeded Section IV Class D Sidney football team scored 40 first half points on Friday’s matchup with eighth seeded Bainbridge-Guilford and none in the second half. The Bobcats battled back with 32 points in the second half.

The Warriors got 24 points in the first half on the passing of Darren Smith, who threw the ball to Liam Matthews for 65 and a touchdown. Ethan Finch made the score 8-0 by running in the two points.

Smith then connected to Brandon Evans for 29 yards and another touchdown, with Finch again adding two points on a run. Later in the quarter, he hit Evans again for a 32yard TD, and Reggie Jiminez ran for the extra points.

In the second quarter, Smith passed to Matthews for 79 yards and a touchdown, and Matthews ran into the end zone to build the lead to 320. Smith finished his big night with a 96-yard touchdown

pass play to Finch, and Jiminez finished the Sidney scoring.

The Bobcats opened their scoring in the third period on a two-yard run by Ben Bivar, and a conversion run by Bivar.

In the fourth quarter, Trevor Halaquist found paydirt from two yards and Bivar added the two points. Halaquist broke free for a 51-yard run to the end zone, and also ran for the two points. The final touchdown was by Austin Eggleston, a five-yard pass from Halquist, and the last two points were run in by Bivar.

Smith completed 10 of 19 passes for 368 yards. Matthews caught three for 152 yards, Finch had two for 106 yards, Evans had 91 yards on four receptions, and Lucas Tanner had one catch for 19 yards. Halaquist was 13-for27 in the passing department, with Alan Terzo catching six for 46 yards, Jon Castle 35 yards on seven, and Eggleston the other five on the TD. In the rushing side for Sidney, David Gannon ran 80

yards on 14 carries. For B-G, Halaquist ran 16 times for 119 yards, Castle had 14 rushes for 58 yards, Bivar 38 yards on 14 totes and Terso 39 yards on five carries.

On Saturday, the Warriors will face fifth-seeded Greene at noon at Alumni Stadium in Binghamton.

That game will be followed by a 3 p.m. game featuring seventh-seeded Harpursville/Afton against thirdseeded Tioga.

IN THE END ZONE — Sidney’s Ethan Finch pulls in a onehanded catch for a touchdown, while Bainbridge-Guilford defenders Jon Castle and Trevor Halaquist look on during Friday’s first game in Section IV’s Class D playoffs. Sidney won the game, 40-32.

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Hornets Sting Spartans

By Tom Coddington WELLS BRIDGE — Unatego/Franklin, which was seeded second in the Section IV Class D tournament, came down with a 19-13 loss to seventh-seeded Harpursville/ Afton on Friday. The visiting Hornets came from behind with 29 seconds left on the game clock, when Josh Wilson rammed his way into the end zone from three yards out.

Wilson also had the first touchdown of the game with a one-yard plunge, and Tyler

King kicked the extra point.

In the second stanza, King scored on an eight-yard run, and the conversion attempt failed. In the same quarter, U/F got onto the scoreboard when Paul Slawson connected with Connor Griffin on a 16yard pass play. Austin Stockert booted the conversion, cutting the Hornets’ lead to 13-7.

The Spartans tied the score with 2:41 remaining on the clock, as Slawson ran in with a one-yard keeper. The conversion failed this time.

H/A battled back, and fin-

ished the upset with Wilson’s touchdown.

This week, the Hornets will face perennial Class D power Tioga, the third seed, at 3 p.m. at Binghamton’s Alumni Stadium.

LOOSE HELMET — Unatego/Franklin’s Connor Griffin loses his helmet attempting to tackle Harpursville/Afton’s Tyler King, during the second half of Friday’s game, in which H/A upset U/F. 1913.

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Hamden Ridge Snowmobilers Take to Walton Fairgrounds

By Rosie Cunningham

WALTON - More than 150 spectators turned out Saturday to enjoy a sunny fall day of snowmobiles, drag racing and a whole lot of action at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton.

“It was a very successful day, everyone had a great time,” said William Wright, organizer of the race. “The club made money and we had a combination of new racers and a lot of returning racers. Overall, it was a great turnout.”

According to Wright, 40 sleds took part in the day.

“This is the 16th annual race,” said Wright. “Since it began we have changed the format. We used to have individual snowmobilers race and time them but now, we do drag races.”

According to the director, there are 300 club members in the Hamden Hill Ridge Riders and the proceeds will go towards grooming the vast trails that the Hamden Hill Ridge Riders and members of the community members utilize.

“Last year we bought new pieces to maintain the trails and

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Kylie Melay, 6, rides her sled during The Hamden Hill Ridge Riders’ annual grass drag race at The Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton on Saturday.

we are looking forward to utilizing them,” he said.

Throughout the year the club allows their facility to be used for hunting classes and fishing derby’s.

“For the snowmobile races, we allow kids and their parents to enter for free because we want to encourage the participation of the younger g e n e r a t i o n ,” said Wright.

The race began at 11 a.m. and Wright provided the results following the event.

2017 Grass Drags Results are, as follows: King of Walton - Skyler Klinegardner

Queen of Walton - Cassidy Kislowski 1st & 2nd Place: 900 mod - Skyler Klinegardner, Jim Socci 800 mod - Jim Socci, Skyler Klinegardner 800 imp - Cassidy Kislowski, Tim Hall 800 stock - Blaine Klinger, Dan Curry 800 stud - Troy Ingham, Skyler Klinegardner 700 mod - Tim Hall, Aaron Shelton 700 imp - Cassidy Kislowski, Tim Hall 700 stock - Kevin Meade, Josh Griffin 700 stud - Brian Ingham, Skyler Klinegardner 600 mod - Aaron Shelton, Skyler Klinegardner 600 imp - Allen Kittleman, Brian Ingham 600 stock - Josh Griffin, Richard Smith 600 stud - Kim Witko, Josh Thomsen Sno-pro 440 - Adin Haynes, Justin Kozachuk Under 16 - Adin Haynes, Richard Smith Mini 120 - Robbie Melay, Kylie Melay.

Volleyball Takes Two out of Three as Host of Bronco Quad Match DELHI - The SUNY Delhi women’s volleyball team played host to a quad match on Saturday, welcoming Pratt, Fisher and Culinary to Floyd L. Maines Arena. The Broncos, who are now 8-17, took two out of three on the day, sweeping Pratt, 3-0, and downing Culinary by a 3-1 score.

Junior outside hitter Kristen Maslanka, who is Delhi’s career kills leader, added 27 kills

to her total at day’s end to lead the Broncos. Setter Emma King totaled 67 digs on the day, while libero Kyoko Shimizu had 59 digs.

The festivities Saturday ended a busy week for the Broncos, in which they played five matches over a five-day span. Delhi has one more regular-season contest, a road meeting with Cazenovia on Wednesday at 7 p.m., before they get ready to host the

Blue Devil Gridders Bow Again to Chester

By Tom Coddington

land Falls to face James I. O’Neill on Friday.

CHESTER — For the second time in the season, the Roscoe/ Downsville/Livingston Manor/ Sullivan West faced the Chester Hambeltonians, this time in the Section IX Class C tournament, and at Chester. The Blue Devils did a little better in the Friday game, scoring 19 points, but the home forces tallied 42.

Collin Hauschild went over 1,000 rushing yards for the season, as he gained 132 yards in 16 rushes to make his total 1,124 yards. He also has scored 20 touchdowns, including one in the game. Additionally, he has exceeded 2,000 yards of total offense (rushing and passing) during the season, and now has 2,012 total yards and 25 touchdowns in the season.

Hauschild got the Devils’ first touchdown of the day on a 16-yard run, and Erick Hill kicked the extra point in the second quarter. In the fourth frame, he ran 71 yards for another score, but the PAT was blocked by the Chester defense. Later in the fourth, Dan Clancy got his team’s other TD with a five yard run. Hill also had 32 rushing yards on six carries.

Hauschild completed seven of 15 passes. Clancy got four receptions for 53 yards, Hill had two catches for 21 yards and Josh Evans caught the other pass for seven yards. Leading tacklers were James Deaveiro with 7.5 and A.J. Ruiz with six.

This week’s final season game finds the Devils traveling to High-

Athlete of the Week

Ben Arehart

We continue in soccer to select this week’s Athlete of the Week. Over the years, we have honored very few goalkeepers, but it is a fact that Delaware Academy’s boys’ soccer netminder, Ben Arehart is most likely the best ’keeper in this part of the state.

For four years, Ben has been one of the reasons that the Bulldogs have been so successful. In Saturday’s DA win over HunterTannersville, he saved at least two shots that most others at the position would not have saved.

Ben’s coach, Brian Rolfe, who returned to the head coaching position this year, said, “This season, he has eight shutouts, and is an integral part in our defensive success. He also has come out of the goal on two occasions, and has contributed to an overtime win as a forward. He is also an example of what you want your athletes to do in the off-season, attending workouts and helping other athletes.”

In his career, he has had 28 shutouts, and his goals against average is .822, and the Bulldogs have had a record of 43-10-1 when he is in the goal. He also has scored three goals, which came when he was sharing the goalkeeper position in his freshman year. The DA team as won four Midstate Athletic Conference division titles, was MAC champion in 2016 and also in that year, was a Section IV finalist.

Coach Rolfe also noted that Ben is a member of the golf team, which means that he is was playing two different sports in the same season. He was one of the best golfers, as well.

GAMES

Miami at Baltimore (Thur.)

Minnesota at Cleveland Oakland at Buffalo Indianapolis at Cincinnati LA Chargers at New England Chicago at New Orleans Atlanta at NY Jets San Francisco at Philadelphia Carolina at Tampa Bay Houston at Seattle Dallas at Washington Pittsburgh at Detroit Denver at Kansas City (Mon.) LAST WEEK

NIAC Championship on Saturday, Oct. 28.

SUNY DELHI 3, PRATT 0 Opening their day against Pratt, the first set was tied at 15-15 before the Broncos took ten of the next 13 points. Delhi proceeded to win the next two sets by 25-11 and 25-13 scores.

Maslanka led the way with six kills, with Sarah Clapper right behind her with five kills. Setter Emma King finished with a match-high 18 assists, while Taylor Tsatsis led the team with nine digs and Kyoko Shimizu totaling eight digs. Tsatsis also led the team with five service aces as Delhi totaled 10 for the contest.

FISHER 3, DELHI 1 Each of the first three sets

were close contests, with both sides totaling at least 20 points in those frames. Delhi held a 23-20 first-set lead, but Fisher would come back to win the set, 26-24. The Broncos came back with a 25-22 second-set victory, while the Falcons grabbed set three, 25-21, and set four, 25-15. Tsatsis set a new season high with 11 kills, racking up a .259 kill percentage for the contest, with Maslanka gathering eight kills and ten digs. Kyoko Shimizu also had a season high with 37 digs, while King finished with 19 assists and 11 digs. The Broncos, who totaled 28 digs for the contest, were ultimately undone by 52 kills from Fisher, including 21 kills

by Cynthia Huerta and 12 from Govanna Rosado.

DELHI 3, CULINARY 1 The Broncos ran away with the first set, 25-9. After Culinary evened the match with a 2522 second-set win, Delhi answered with 25-17 and 25-10 set victories. Maslanka and Tsatsis were again at the top of Delhi’s kill chart, with a baker’s dozen from Maslanka and eight from Tsatsis. The Broncos had 71 digs for the contest, with Kyoko Shimizu leading the way with 14, Ashley Hintz and Maslanka totaling 13 and Madison Saleman earning 12. King turned in 30 assists for the match. Tsatsis finished with five service aces, while Saleman had four.

Cod’s Corner

By Tom Coddington

This waning fall season, we have been advised about each weeks’ schedules by three schools. Of course, they send their messages from Monday through Saturday, which is OK, but our Sports Slates columns are set up on a Wednesday to Wednesday program.

Sending their messages, which include schedule changes, is something that wish we would get from all of our schools every week. We may have the season schedules, but sometimes there are changes that we have not been informed about, and that has lead to errors in the Sports Slates column.

When we make this column short, it is often because we have such a load of sports articles that we forget that we have not even started it.

Anyhow, as it gets darker in the afternoon, games that used to start at 4:30 are being scheduled for 3:30, during the school days, and earlier on Saturdays, except volleyball, which is played indoors.

Speaking of volleyball, we hope that the coaches, players and fans of that sport are happy that we have covered more matches this year. The same applies to field hockey, and when the sectional championship for cross country comes around on Nov. 2, we will have covered all of the sports in the season.

When the winter season comes around, we will be covering girls’ and boys’ basketball and wrestling. If enough schools have indoor track and field, we will try to cover them, as well, unless the matches are too far away.

NFL PROGNOSTICATIONS

RON COD RANDY LILLIAN VICKY

Baltimore, 18-14 Minnesota, 27-6 Buffalo, 30-24 Cincinnati, 31-17 New England, 34-31 New Orleans, 34-9 Atlanta, 30-24 Philadelphia, 30-10 Tampa Bay, 27-24 Seattle, 24-21 Dallas, 27-21 Pittsburgh, 24-20 Kansas City, 30-23 14-1/69-37

Miami, 23-17 Minnesota, 28-12 Buffalo, 27-21 Cincinnati, 19-13 New England, 40-22 New Orleans, 30-20 Atlanta, 32-24 Philadelphia, 38-17 Tampa Bay, 24-23 Seattle, 35-28 Washington, 27-24 Pittsburgh, 36-18 Kansas City, 31-19 12-3/63-43

Miami, 26-17 Minnesota, 27-13 Buffalo, 29-17 Cincinnati, 27-24 New England, 27-21 New Orleans, 27-24 Atlanta, 20-17 Philadelphia, 30-17 Carolina, 24-21 Houston, 24-20 Dallas, 24-14 Pittsburgh, 24-16 Kansas City, 28-20 8-7/56-50

Baltimore, 28-21 Minnesota, 28-13 Oakland, 32-17 Cincinnati, 17-14 Chargers, 34-13 New Orleans, 28-14 Atlanta, 21-6 Philadelphia 28-7 Tampa Bay, 21-14 Seattle, 21-14 Washington 28-21 Pittsburgh, 28-17 Kansas City, 34-21 8-7/48-58

Miami, 24-21 Minn., 33-21 Buffalo, 24-17 Cincinnati, 27-7 New Eng., 30-21 New Orl., 27-14 Atlanta, 30-17 Philly, 37-17 T. Bay, 21-20 Houston, 27-14 Wash., 33-24 P’burgh, 27-24 K. City, 33-30 8-7/58-48

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DA Boys Win on First Half Goal

DELHI — One goal midway through the first half was all that the Delaware Academy boys’ soccer team needed for a victory on Saturday, but the Bulldogs also relied on a solid defense to defeat a good Hunter-Tannersville team.

Although the Wildcats were seeded 10th, they were good enough to have reached the Delaware League championship game a week earlier. In the first round on Wednesday, they had defeated seventhseeded Sharon Springs, so the Bulldogs were prepared for a close game after drawing a bye in the first round.

The two squads battled on even terms, until the home forces broke through with 17 minutes and 58 seconds remaining in the first half. Conor Aikens delivered a long pass from midfield to Aidan Paoli, who trapped the ball with his chest and touched it over to Paul Avila, who one-timed it

hard to the back of the net from the 10-yard line.

D u r i n g the rest of the first 40 minutes, both teams had scoring chances, which the defenses repelled.

In the second half, H-T had more chances, but the DA defense and a couple of key T.W. Coddington/The Reporter saves by goal- GOING FOR THE BALL — H-T’s Eric Kappel and keeper Ben Darren Sells flank a DA defender during the SaturArehart while day game. the clock trickled down, kept the Wild- in the game, Are hart was cats from scoring. credited with five saves, and DA had advantages of 8-4 in H-T ’keeper Chris Lagzdine shots and 5-1 in corner kicks with two.

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TIME TO PASS — Delaware Academy’s Logan Aikens gets the ball and passes toward a teammate, while Hunter-Tannersville’s Armand Aizstrauts pursues him during the Bulldogs’ 1-0 win in Saturday’s Section IV Class D quarterfinal game.

This afternoon (Oct. 25) at 3, the Bulldogs will host third-seeded South Kortright in semifinal action. The Rams

defeated 11th-seeded Morris, 5-0, in their quarterfinal. (See separate story).

DA Girls Win in Overtime ‘Shootout’

By Tom Coddington DELHI — The Delaware Academy girls soccer team, seeded first in the Section IV Class D tournament, almost got knocked out in Friday’s quarterfinal contest with ninth seeded Marathon.

The Bulldogs dominated the first half of the game, and scored with 27:12 remaining in the half when Lindsay Whitbeck crossed a pass in front of the goal and Logan Bruce booted in past Marathon goalkeeper Sydnee Jennison.

The two teams were on even par for much of the second half, but the Olympians put on a good drive, and Molly Merihew connected with an unassisted goal, netting the ball past DA ’keeper Kaitlynn Finch, with 13:57 left in regulation play.

The first 10-minute overtime saw the two teams at midfield most of the time. In the second OT, the home forces got more chances, but Jennison and Finch and both teams’ defenses held

firm.

That brought up two five minute overtimes and once again, the defenses stopped any chances to score. The officials then set the teams five players for a “shootout.” The first and second chances for both teams were saved by the two T.W. Coddington/ The Reporter ’keepers, and on OUT OF MY WAY! — Delhi’s Anna Post and Marthe third shots, athon’s RoseMarie Gleason contest the ball durthe shooters ing the teams’ quarterfinal game in the Section IV prevailed with Class D tournament. Post later was successful Whitbeck doing in the “shootout” round, helping the Bulldogs to the honors for win the round, 3-1, after regulation and four overthe home forces. times at 1-1 On the fourth DA chance, Anna Post gave her team the who ended the game by beating edge, and Finch made a spec- Jennison. tacular save of the Marathon “That was a great game, and shooter’s effort. The fifth Bull- our last three shooters really dog shooter was Olivia Wakin, helped out. Kaitlynn (Finch) was

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SETTING UP A GOAL — Lindsay Whitbeck of Delhi moves the ball toward the goal, as Marathon defenders Molly Merihew and Gleason pursue her. Whitbeck, who also scored in the “shootout,” would deliver a pass to Logan Bruce for the Bulldogs only regular goal in the game dynamite in the goal, especially in the shootout,” remarked DA Assistant Coach Todd Bruce.

The top-seeded Bulldogs advanced to Tuesday’s semifinal

round to face fifth-seeded Windham, which upset fourth-seeded South Kortright in another Friday game (see separate story).

SK Boys Take Down CV in Sectional Action

By Rosie Cunningham SOUTH KORTRIGHT - It was a well rounded scoring effort Wednesday as third-seeded South Kortright took down Charlotte Valley, the 14th seed, 6-1 in the opening round of sectional play.

Six offenders scored for the Rams and included freshman Charlie Kuhn, Chris Champlin, Derek Burns, Logan Kaufman, Stanley Anderson and Mike Stiber.

SK’s Conor Woznick tallied two assists, and Jadyn Marcus

and Quinlan Davis contributed assists as well, according to SK Coach Bob VanValkenburgh following the game. SK out shot Davenport, 13-6, and had a 7-4 advantage in corners.

CV’s Jordan Wamsley had the lone goal for Charlotte Valley off of an assist courtesy of teammate Ryan Finne.

Nick Lutz had six saves in goal for the Wildcats, while Aidan Fox tallied five for SK. Champlin relived Fox in goal and had a pair of saves for the win.

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Quinlan Davis heads the ball during a 6-1 win over Charlotte Valley last Wednesday.

SUNY Delhi’s Katie Herba Named to ACAA All-Academic Team SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) unveiled its inaugural Women’s Soccer All-Academic Team, which featured junior forward Katie Herba (Perth, NY / BroadalbinPerth) as a selection. Herba is a business and technology management major at SUNY Delhi, holding a 3.67 GPA. In addition, Broncos Tiffany Leigh (Centereach, NY / Centereach), Samantha Friedman (Staten Island, NY / Notre Dame Academy) and Jacqueline Slentz (Edmeston, NY / Edmeston CS) were named to the ACAA Women’s Soccer Honor Roll for maintaining GPA’s of 3.2 or higher through at least 24 credits.

Herba, a native of Perth, is SUNY Delhi’s leading scorer this year with 25 points on 10 goals and five assists. She is tied for first in the ACAA in assists, and ranks second and third in points and goals, respectively.

Herba was named the ACAA’s Athlete of the Week in back-to-

back weeks for Sept. 3 and Sept. 10, where she scored four goals against Penn State Hazleton and King’s NY. In both contests, Herba tallied a hat trick before halftime. The junior forward also scored goals against Villa Maria, where she also had two assists, and Cazenovia.

A former transfer from Fulton Montgomer y Community College, Herba is also a member of the SUNY Delhi women’s basketball team.

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Katie Herba, of SUNY Delhi, was named to ACAA All-Academic Team.

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Charlotte Valley goalie Nick Lutz comes up with a save as Derek Burns, of SK, attempts to score Wednesday in sectional action.

SUNY Delhi Men’s Soccer Beats Fisher DELHI - The SUNY Delhi men’s soccer team rallied around a pair of early second-half strikes against Fisher on Saturday and held off a late Falcons rally to pull out a 2-1 home NIAC win.

The win put the Broncos back at .500 with a 7-7 record, and can strengthen their hopes for a USCAA National Tournament appearance with a win over Berkeley NY in their regular season finale at home on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m.

Despite Delhi outshooting Fisher, 6-2, in the first half, the match was scoreless at halftime.

Brody Rettle got the Broncos on the board in the 52nd minute off an assist from Alhasane Sako, his first of the year, for the 1-0 lead.

Sako followed suit in minute 66, scoring his team-best sixth goal of the season off a cross from Jostin Sarmiento to put Delhi up by two. The Broncos’ lead was contested after Falcon Matthew Miller’s penalty kick goal in the 73rd minute cut the score to 2-1.

In a hard-fought battle the rest of

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Brody Rettle makes the pass to his teammate during a 2-1 win over Fisher Saturday. the way, Delhi survived several close calls to walk out with the one-goal NIAC victory.

Goalkeeper Marcos Andrino finished with three saves on the day, while the Broncos finished the match with a 16-8 advantage in shots and 10-3 in shots on goal.

Sako’s three points on the day lifted his team-best scoring total this season to 13 points on six goals and one assist. Rettle and Matthew Cassidy each had three shots on goal to lead Delhi. The Broncos were called on 18 fouls to the Falcons’ ten, with no cards given out.

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WCS Volleyballers Sweep Spartans Again Bobcats Cruise to MAC Title

By Tom Coddington

WALTON — During the regular season, the Walton volleyball team handled visiting Unatego with ease, winning all three games. On Thursday, in the game for third place in the Midstate Athletic Conference mini-tournament, the Spartans gave the host Warriors a battle during the first game.

Never did either team lead by more than four points, and there were multiple ties and many lead changes. As the scoreboard moved toward 25, the visitors gained a 23-20 lead, after which the home forces created a 24-24 tie. There also were ties at 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, and then the Warriors got the next two points to win, 31-29.

In the second set, Walton got the first five points with the help of two aces by Jamie Klein. The Warriors later built leads of 15-3 and 18-7, thanks to two kills by Lizzy DeFalco. The Spartans then got four consecutive points, and later, the margin narrowed to 2317. The Warriors then scored the two final points. They also controlled things in the third game, winning by a 25-14 margin.

Klein had eight aces in the match, while Romany Snider contributed six kills and four aces, Claire Loker had four aces and nine assists, Gretchen Decker had four kills and seven digs, and DeFalco added four kills.

Unatego statistics were not available.

Also on Thursday, in one of the lower brackets, Delhi swept Harpursville with scores of 25-13, 2516 and 25-12. Leading the way for the Bulldogs were Felicia Sillitti

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with five aces and five kills, Hannah Baxter five kills and four blocks, Kendra Ackerly seven aces, Alyssa Mason four blocks, Jessi Davis 12 digs and Faith Savage three assists.

For the Hornets, Alissa McCr immon had two aces, a kill and a block, Megan Scully two aces and a dig, and Stefanie Allen two assists Benjamin Patton/The Reporter Benjamin Patton/The Reporter and a kill.

BALL COMING UP — Claire Loker of Walton sends the ball over GOING OVER — Walton’s Lizzy DeFalco jumps in On Tuesday, the sec- front of teammate Claire Loker to play the ball over the the net during one of the three games that the Warriors won ond-seeded net, as Unatego’s Megan Short jumps to defend during against Unatego on Thursday.

Walton team Thursdays match, in which the host Warriors swept three lost its game games from the Spartans.

In the championship match, three digs, Zamira Caldwell’s four in the top top-seeded Bainbridge-Guil- aces and two kills, and Miranda bracket to third-seeded Oxford. kills, Snider eight kills and two ford dominated Oxford, winning Anderson’s three aces and three The Warriors won the first game, blocks, Loker 23 assists and five game one with a 25-8, and fol- kills.

25-23 and lost the second set by digs, and Decker four aces. lowing with victories of 25-9 and For the Blackhaws, Vigus had the same score. They then won For Oxford, Kelsey Drewniak 25-5. two kills and five digs, Beckwith game three, 25-19, but the Black- had five aces and 17 digs, AlliThe Bobcats were led by Abby an ace and four assists, Allson hawks came back with a 25-19 son Beckwith six kills and six as- Selfridge’s 14 kills, five aces, five Paster a kil and three digs, Howe score in the fourth game, and sists, Kristen Vigus eight aces and assists and two blocks; Erica four digs, Jourdan Pinney three continued on with a 25-18 win in three kills, Jessi Howe four kills Selfridge’s 25 assists, four aces, digs, and Dreniak and Kaitlin the final set of the match. and four aces, Destiny Oralls four two kills and two digs; Maken- Mulwane each had a kill.

Klein had 17 aces, nine kills aces, and Andrea Dempsey four zie Drown’s seven aces and two and nine digs, DeFalco had 17 aces. kills; Alexis Carr’s six kills and

Walton Boys Soccer Topples B-G in First Round of Sectionals

By Rosie Cunningham WALTON - Walton came up with a nice 3-1 sectional win Wednesday against ninth-seeded Bainbridge-Guilford in the first round of the Section IV Class C playoffs.

According to Walton Coach Justin Preston, Tommy Maguire put the Warriors on the scoreboard with just under seven minutes into play with an unassisted goal to the lower corner of the net.

“I thought we came out with a lot of energy,” said Preston.

Teammate Ben Conrow followed suit mere minutes later,

with a shot from outside the penalty area which beat B-G goalie Xavier Cherniak.

Following the break, Joey Yambor converted a pass from Owen Pieper seven minutes into play.

“Joey Yambor and Tommy Maguire really stood out up front and created a lot of opportunities,” said Preston. “We put a lot of crosses through the box throughout the game.”

B-G’s Jon Pratt earned the squad the lone goal in the loss and the Bobcats fell short.

“I thought we did a good job in the midfield as well, locking things into there defensive half of the field,” said Preston. “Lucas

Walley had the defensive assignment of marking Ryan Porter, BG’s biggest offensive threat and really did an outstanding job on him. All defenders played extremely well, beating people to the ball and winning the 50-50 balls - Brett Charles, Vinny Escobar, Zach Coviello, Joel Rhinehart and Kaiden Vernold in goal. We may have played our most complete game of the season yester-

day. Great effort and execution.

Passed well as a team and played very unselfish soccer.”

Cherniak had six saves for B-G. Vernold had a pair of saves for Walton.

Walton (10-6-1) traveled to top-seeded Seton Catholic (seeded No. 1) 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and the Warriors (seeded No. 8) fell 2-1.

Walton’s Maguire opened up

the scoring just five minutes into the game off of a pas from Yambor. Walton held its lead for almost the entire game, until Leo Gallagher netted the game-tying goal for Seton Catholic with 5 minutes left in regulation to force overtime. After neither team was able to score in the two suddendeath overtime periods, the game went to penalty kicks and the Warriors were defeated 4-3.

DA Girls’ Runners Win, Boys Second at Whitney Point Invitational WHITNEY POINT — The Delaware Academy girls’ cross country team easily won the Whitney Point Invitational meet last Tuesday, scoring 20 points, with Cella Schnable finishing first in 21 minutes and 13 seconds and Sienna Dorr second in 21:15.2. Camille Mueller was fifth, but got four points for her time or 21:57.8 because the fourth place finisher was on an incomplete team. Likewise, the seventh finisher was on an incomplete squad, so eighth finisher Autumn Dorr got sixth place points with a time of 22:26.6, and ninth finisher Lonnie Weiss got seventh place points in 22:30.3.

There were 107 runners com-

peting. Other area runners in the top 30 and their finishes were DA’s Lucia Marsiglio 12th overall in 23.31, Martha Modinger of Unatego 13th in 23:31.3, Haylee Zartman of Deposit/Hancock 14th in 23:33.3, Lily Ogozalek of D/H 21st in 24:27.5, Sierra Francisco of D/H 28th in 24:58.1, and McKayla Payne of Afton/Harpursville 29th in 24:58.7. D/H standout Kelsey Young did not compete at the meet.

The second place team was Johnson City with 61 points, Athens had 80, Dryden 98, Groton 103 and Schenevus 134.

On the boys’ side, where there were 86 runners. Johnson City was the team winner with 25 points and the Bulldog boys

placed second with 53 points.

Dryden had 102, Athens 107, Southern Cayuga 148, Norwich 161, Tioga 163, Newark Valley 165 and Sidney 271.

JC was led by individual winner R.J. Fox in 17:20.5. A/H’s Matt Johnson placed second at 17:22.9, Richard Moore of Groton was third in 17:28.3, followed by DA’s Diego Aguirre in fourth 17:32.8, Hans HilsonSchnieder of DA fifth at 17:42.8.

The next area runner to finish was Jonathan Hadley of DA, who finished 19th overall at 19:10.1, the Bulldogs’ Ty Saleman 21st in 19:19, Sam Lees of DA 23rd in 19:30.6, and Luke Schnabel fo DA 24th in 19:35.

Margaretville Falls to Marathon in Semifinals

By Rosie Cunningham MARATHON - Number one seeded Marathon took down Margaretville Saturday 2-1 in the Section IV Class D semifinals.

It took multiple rounds of penalty kicks before Marathon came out on top.

Marathon’s LaZahy Reinford opened scoring early in the first half. Margaretville responded eight minutes after the break when Derek Zellner converted a key pass from Sam Tanzer.

And then the game was a back-and-forth battle with no further scoring. Two sudden-

death overtime periods ensued before penalty kicks began.

In the first round of penalty kicks, both teams scored on all five chances they had. In the second round, Marathon and Margaretville scored four times apiece and in the third round they each scored on all five chances again, sending it to a fourth round.

“In all my years of coaching and watching soccer, I had never seen penalty kicks go that far,” said Margaretville Coach Jeremey Marks. “It was truly remarkable by both teams, for these kids to step up and make pressure packed penalty kicks time after time.”

After Marathon scored on its first penalty kick, Margaretville was stopped by the Olympian goalie and the number one seed continued on to the semifinals.

“I am very proud of this team and how we battled the number one seed,” said Marks. “It was a total team effort. Our final record is 10-4-3 and this season, our seniors really embraced their role of leadership.

We graduate five amazing seniors - Tanner Reither, Reyes Mejia, Devin Amundsen, Nate Plante and Jose Yanes.”

Marathon scored on 13 of 16 penalty kicks. Margaretville went 12-of-16.

October 25, 2017

The Reporter

SK Boys Shut Down Morris in Quarterfinal Play

SK Girls Fall to Windham On Last Minute PK

By Rosie Cunningham

By Rosie Cunningham SOUTH KORTRIGHT South Kortright came into the game ready to play Saturday and promptly shut down Morris in a 5-0 win in the Class D sectional quarterfinals.

Junior Derek Burns scored twice to lead the Rams (seeded 3) to the win. Teammates Stanley Andersen, Quinlan Davis and Mike Premura-Milton also tallied goals for the Rams, who took a 2-0 lead into halftime.

Conor Woznick, Dawson Darling, Logan Kaufman and Henry Kuhn each contributed an assist in the victory according to SK Coach Bob VanValkenburgh.

“I thought we played very well against Morris,” said the veteran coach. “We came out and got two goals in the first 10 minutes, which set the tone.”

SK out shot Morris 15-5 in the win.

South Kortright will face Delhi (seeded No. 2) on Wednesday at the Wright National Soccer Campus in

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Logan Kaufman takes the ball up the field during a 5-0 win over Morris in Class D quarterfinals Saturday.

Oneonta.

“The game should be a good one,” said VanValkenburgh.

“This time of the year, all

games and teams, tighten up their level of play.”

SOUTH KORTRIGHT - It was Windham’s time to take home the victory and it happened to be a big one in the Section IV Class D quarterfinals.

Windham, seeded five, had faced fourth seed South Kortright twice before this season, but came up with a key 3-2 win Friday. The game was an exciting one and spectators were on their toes throughout the match.

The Warriors opened scoring four minutes into the game. Samantha Korbrek got the goal for the Warriors, lifting a huge weight off the team’s shoulders.

Standout offender Abby Terrill tallied the second goal to give Windham the 2-0 lead 12 minutes into the first half.

But the South Kortright girls had no intention of going down without a fight.

Senior SK offender Akyra Olsen struck, scoring the first goal for the Rams. Freshman Lila Shafer tied the game up and just like that, the game was tied 2-2.

The biggest moment in the game came with just over 12 minutes left in the game. The Warriors drew a penalty kick and

Ray chose Bethany Kletz to take the kick.

Kletz beat SK’s Jordan Finch and the ball found the back of the net and with the goal, the Warriors will advance in sectionals.

Then, with 12:19 left in the game, the Warriors drew a penalty kick, leading to senior Bethany Kletz beating SK’s Jordan Finch for the game-winning goal and sending her team on in sectionals.

“I couldn’t be happier with the way my team played,” said Windham head coach Nicole Ray. “They kept their heads up and played an outstanding game of soccer. I can’t say that one particular athlete stood out the most on offense. Our offense did a wonderful job at working together to get one another set up for scoring opportunities. Same goes for defense - our athletes work well together. On Friday, our communication was on point, which helped us lessen the amount of shots on goal for SK. In many cases, the defense was able to anticipate rather than react, which put us one foot ahead of SK offense.”

Windham faces No. 1 Delhi on Tuesday at Wright National Soccer Campus - results were not available at press time.

Broncos’ Two-Goal Rally Comes Up Short Broncos Swept by Alfred State in In Defeat to Fisher Friday Evening Home Match

DELHI – Down in a 2-0 hole early in the second half, the undeterred SUNY Delhi women’s soccer team used their heads, literally, to come back to tie the match at 2-2 against Fisher. The comeback attempt would come up short as a go-ahead Falcons’ score at minute 78 handed Delhi a 3-2 NIAC defeat.

The Falcons’ Julia Schojan scored the first two goals of the contest. Her first came in the 27th minute, followed by an early second-half score in the 51st minute to give Fisher a 2-0 lead. The Broncos charged back several minutes later with quick, back-to-back header scores in the 59th and 60th min-

Sports Slates Football

Thursday: Unatego/Franklin at Windsor.

Friday: Roscoe/Downsville/Livingston Manor/Sullivan West at James I. O’Neill (Highland Falls).

Saturday: Walton at Chenango Valley, Deposit/Hancock at Moravia, Sidney vs. Greene and Harpursville/ Afton vs. Tioga at Binghamton Alumni Stadium.

Services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi churches during October will be held in West Delhi Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Patty Wolff.

I welcome news from local folks. Readers tell me they like to read this column but I can’t do it without your help. Give me a call - 607-746-6860 or email me: lshepard@delhitel.net.

Our prayers and get feeling better wishes to Stanley Dibble, Donna Torma and Arlene Calhoun.

Donna Torma is still in Albany Hospital at this writing.

We hope she is doing better and able to come home soon. You are missed at McDonald’s coffer hour, Donna.

The daughter and son-in-law of Carl and Linda Davidson, Carla and Rich Ganter of Maryland, were pleased to have their daughter and son-in-law Amber and Mac Kilkeary and daughter Aisla home for a few days visit.

While home, Carla and Rich had a gathering of the Davidson family to get acquainted with little two-month-old Aisla, who was very happy to be held in all the willing arms and being spoiled for the day.

I had a nice chat with former DeLancey resident Mary Forrest Merando and found out her family members that live in Puerto Rico - even though they

ute to knot the match up. The first came from Chade Mason, who collected her first score of the year heading in a cross from Katie Herba, while Herba tied the match with a header of her own off a cross from Shannon Murphy. The match remained tied for another 18 minutes, before Fisher’s Wilnette Memeus delivered what would be the game-winning score for the Falcons.

Keeper Jacqueline Slentz finished with six saves, with her defense backing her up with two team saves. In an evenly paced contest, both sides finished with 15 saves and each had six corner kicks. The Falcons, however, led

Girls’ Soccer

Saturday: Section IV Championships at Wright National Soccer Complex, Oneonta.

Boys’ Soccer

Today (Weds.): Section IV Semifinals, Class D at WNSC, Class C at Home Field of Higher Seeds. Saturday: Section IV Championships at Wright National Soccer Complex, Oneonta.

suffered damage to their homes - were all safe after the terrible hurricane.

Delhi First Presbyterian Church on Clinton St. will be having its Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be country crafts, white elephant, Christmas room, children’s room, bake shop, jewelry table and books for all to buy from. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. a brunch of quiche, salad, breads, fruit crisp and beverage will be offered for $7.

Get into the holiday spirit and come to this bazaar.

Tuesday, Nov. 7, is Election Day. Voting in Hamden is held at the Town Hall, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Come to the Delhi American Legion on Friday, Nov. 3, 4 to 9 p.m. to greet Marilyn Olsen on her retirement as Delaware County Pistol Clerk after 31 years.

Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m., join the Delhi Historical Society on Election Day at the Cannon Free Library to celebrate 100 years of Suffrage in New York State. Tim Duerden and Ray LaFever of the Delaware County Historical Society will be there to tell the story of Jennie Curtis Cannon and her role in bringing the right to vote to women here in New York, almost three years before the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.

On Nov. 5, the Delaware Co. Historical Society will have its annual meeting at 1 p.m. including a pot luck lunch and Awards of Merit presentation.

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Chade Mason, of SUNY Delhi hustles to the ball during a 2-0 rally over Fisher Saturday. with 11 shots on goal to Delhi’s five.

Field Hockey

Saturday: Section IV Championships at Maine-Endwell High School.

Volleyball

Monday: First Round of Section IV Playoffs, Sites and Pairing TBA Tuesday: Section IV Quarterfinals.

Next Wednesday: Section IV Semifinals.

Please bring a side dish to pass or dessert to pass if you plan to eat. Ham and turkey will be provided. Open to the public; free admission.

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour as Daylight Saving Time Ends on Nov. 5.

Be ready for all the little Trick or Treaters on Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Halloween night. Candies kids love to find in their Halloween treat bags are Whoppers Malted Milk Balls. Invented in England in 1887, Whoppers came to the U.S. in 1939 as Giants. Their name changed to Whoppers 10 years later. Tootsie Rolls, manufactured in the U.S. since 1907, were the first penny candy to be individually wrapped in America. Smarties, you can thank mother nature and World War II for the inspiration behind this candy. Skittles hit wide circulation in the U.S. 38 years ago. The original red bag first featured grape, lemon, lime, orange and strawberry. In 2013 lime was replaced with green apple.

Milky Way, named after the delicious malted milkshake, it’s considered America’s first filled candy and has remained one of America’s most beloved. Candy Corn, invented in 1880s, was first crafted by hand. Originally candy corn was called “chicken feed” because of its resemblance to that corn and to help market it to a rural clientele.

The Town of Hamden Senior Citizens will meet at noon on Oct. 25 at the town hall. Bring your dish to pass and your own table service. Drinks will be fur-

DELHI – The SUNY Delhi women’s volleyball team welcomed SUNY sister school Alfred State to Floyd L. Maines Arena Friday night.

Despite dropping a close 25-22 third set, the BronContributed Photo cos couldn’t avoid 25-14 Kristen Maslank and Regan Hubner (13) during a and 25-10 Friday night match against Alfred State. first and second set wins by the Pioneers en ter Emma King finished with a route to a straight-set defeat. team-high 15 assists and three Kristen Maslanka, Regan service aces. The Broncos were Hubner and Taylor Tsatsis also treated to a 14-kill perforcombined for 13 of Delhi’s mance from Alfred State’s Bry15 kills, with Maslanka lead- anna Godfrey, along with eight ing the way with five kills and kills from Kiara Perkins as the Hubner and Tsatsis each tally- Pioneers finished with 33 total ing four. Maslanka also led the kills. team with nine digs, while setnished. Speaker will be Sue Aikens, Community Health Navigator for Bassett Health Systems.

The group will also discuss and vote on the meals and locations for the November and December meetings.

My thoughts of the week: Going down to Hamden on Saturday morning, the street was lined on both sides with parked trucks. I soon saw there was a large crowd at Hoyt’s Hamden Garage for a auction, having closed down a year or so ago. I hope Hoyt’s made out very well with selling their equipment.

Later in the day the street was once again lined with cars from people attending the annual turkey and trimmings dinner at the church. As usual it was well attended by those who know it’s a very good dinner. Those who help out in any way - baking pies, peeling squash and potatoes, roasting turkeys, washing dishes, waiting on tables and other jobs - are greatly appreciated and a thank you goes out to all of them.

Fun and Wacky Days: Oct. 24, United Nations Day; Oct. 27, American Beer Day; Oct. 28 - Make a Difference Day, International Observe the Moon night, International Animation Day; Oct. 29 Internet Day; Oct. 31, Halloween. November dates: Nov. 1, All Saints Day and Author’s Day; the bra was patented in November, 1914; Nov. 2 is Deviled Eggs Day and Men Make Dinner Day, Peter the Great becomes Emperor of Russia in November 1721; Nov. 3 is

Sandwich Day. Bow hunting season for deer and bear opened Oct. 1 and goes until Nov. 17. Fall turkey season opens on Saturday, Oct. 21 and runs to Nov. 3.

Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week: A Sunday school teacher asked a little boy, “Do you know what happens to boys who use bad language when they play marbles?” “Oh yes,” the boy replied, “They grow up and play golf.”

What’s the difference between a teacher and a train? A train says Chew, Chew” while a teacher says “Spit out the gum”.

A cute saying: Do one thing every day to make you happy.

Helpful Hint: Whether you’re mashing, baking or frying, the type of potato you use affects the outcome. Potatoes fall into one of three categories, starchy, waxy and all-purpose. Russet, high starch, low moisture. Thicker skin and fluffy flesh. Good for baking, boiling, mashing and frying. Flesh breaks down when cooked, so best used for recipes with a smooth texture. Red/ New, Low starch, high moisture.

Thinner skin and creamy, waxy flesh, good for roasting, boiling, salads, casseroles and soups.

Firm flesh holds up well, so best used in dishes where the potato needs to maintain it’s shape. Yukon Gold, medium starch, high moisture. Thinner skin and fir, waxy flesh. Good for boiling, baking, mashing, frying, roasting and grilling. Stands up well to most cooking applications, so a versatile choice for many dishes.

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October 25, 2017

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Walton Shooters Defeat Stamford/Richmondville

The Central Empire State Rifle and Pistol League action in the third week found what could be an upset.

Last year’s runner-up, Walton, defeated defending champion Stamford/Richmondville, 1,107-(21X)-1,066 (7X). Other matches saw Rockdale defeating Delhi, 1,081 (10X)-1,046 (9X), and Oneonta downing

Sidney, 1,044 (14X)-1,013 (14X).

Dennis Bennett returned to the Walton team and led the way with the night’s highest score, 287 (8X). Justin McAdams added a 274 (8X), Brian MacRabie 274 (2X) and Dan Bennett 272 (5X).

For S/R, Larry VanDeusen shot 283 (1X), Jim Hitt 272 (3X), Ric Cammer 271 (2X), and Maynard Vance 240 (1X).

Also on the firing lines for Walton were Glenn Bowker, Kyle Budine,

Bill McAdams, Samanth Bowker, Will Sulger, Kris Bowker, Steve Condon and Gary MacRabie. Also shooting for S/R were Tom Hornbeck, Jason Hornbeck and Bill DeSilva.

Rockdale was paced by Tom Rees’ 279 (3X), Mike Spreutels’ 269 (4X), Steve Ingalls’ 268 (2X) and Rick Braun’s 265 (1X).

For Delhi, Tom Whittaker shot 276 (4X), Bob Anderson 260 (1X), Fred Robertson 257 (3X and Dennis Klimowski 253

(1X).

Also on the firing lines for Rockdale were Rick Jaycox, Gerry Palmer, Joe Ocasio, Steve Castle, Dave Dewey, Pat Hawkins, Tim Francis, Michele Hartwell, Dave Vaan Valkengurg, Bill Compton, Eli Kelly and Wendy Conway. Also shooting for Delhi were Dennis Slauson, Fred Stanton, Cory Bene and Rob Anderson.

Don Fleming led Oneonta with a 263 (4X), followed by Charlie Lowe 263 (2X), Scott May 261 (1X) and Ken Soden

257 (3X).

For Sidney, Eddie Cotton shot 262 (3X), Erwin Smith IV 259 (4X), Erwin Smith III 258 (3X) and Bruce Gerken 234 (2X).

Also on the firing lines for Oneonta were Glenn Sullivan, Joe Spery, Tim Donovan, Grant LaBarr, Charlie Rose, Roland Groppe, Ian Gallagher and Brad Osborn. Also shooting for Sidney was Eric Patterson.

Managing the Wild DEC Releases Pheasants on Bear Spring Mountain

By Lillian Browne WALTON - As part of its pheasant propagation program the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released approximately 50 pheasants on Bear Spring Mountain in Walton on Oct. 11.

The DEC releases approximately 40,000 pheasants statewide each year. Of that number, Region 4, which encompasses Delaware County, receives 3,000 birds. Birds are released, starting in September before the youth hunt season, and the releases continue through the end of October, according to DEC Wildlife Biologist Larry Bifaro.

In addition to Bear Spring Mountain, pheasants are released on New York City-owned land on county Route 16 between Delhi and Meredith.

“The program is a direct return for hunter’s dollars,” Bifaro said of the way in which it is funded, much like the state’s trout stocking program.

Preferred pheasant habitat includes tall growth and grassy

fields where the birds can take cover and feed. If scouting for potential pheasant habitat, Bifaro recommends looking for overgrown fields and hedgerows. Pheasants differ from grouse, Bifaro explained, in that they are not a “deep forest” bird.

Grouse also like an early growth forest, Bifaro said, but seem to prefer a brushy habitat, the likes of which can be found in old apple orchards.

Pheasant, comparatively, he said, are a bird of the field.

Portions of Bear Spring Mountain, outside the designated camping areas, are classified as wildlife management areas and are actively managed to promote early, young- or successionLillian Browne/The Reporter Lillian Browne/The Reporter al-forest growth and to enNew York State Department of Environmental ConserBoth male and female pheasants are legal hance habitat for wildlife, vation Wildlife Biologist Larry Bifaro released nearly 50 game on Bear Spring Mountain during small Bifaro said. pheasants on Bear Spring Mountain on Wednesday, Oct. game season. Here, DEC Wildlife Biologist Annually, clear cutting via Larry Bifaro releases the last of a crate of timber harvests take place on 11, as part of its wildlife management program. Here, he male pheasants. the mountain to encourage releases a crate of female birds near Middle Pond. even age growth which eventually produces thick cover and plants to repopulate clear cuts plants produce fruit as a food For more information about food sources for wildlife. Black area, as well as choke cherry source for wild game that popu- the DEC, its programs and huntraspberries are one of the first and elderberry bushes. All three late the mountain. ing seasons visit dec.ny.gov.

Woodchuck Lodge Has A New Hiking Trail: The Trout-Lily Trail The board of trustees of John Burroughs’ Woodchuck Lodge in Roxbury has announced that a new trail on the lodge property will soon open to the public. The trail, named the Trout-Lily Trail, will be unveiled Sunday, Oct. 29. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at 1633 Burroughs Memorial Road, Roxbury. All are invited to take a stroll on

the trail, say “Thanks” to its builders, and enjoy local cider, doughnuts, and other refreshments.

The trail is part of a partially-restored footpath that was discovered winding up into the hill behind the woodshed.

Blow-down was cleared, undergrowth was brushed back, footing was improved and a stone staircase was construct-

ed at the base, returning the path to its glory days.

This trail will open up the property to visitors, allowing them to appreciate more of the historic landmark. Burroughs was credited with giving the trout lily its name: he wrote in Riverby - one of his books, published in 1904: “A fawn is spotted, too, and ‘fawn-lily’ would be better

than adder’s-tongue. Still better is the name ‘trout-lily,’ which has recently been proposed for this plant. It blooms along the trout streams, and its leaf is as mottled as a trout’s back.”

The board of directors received a Delaware County Tourism Grant to pay for the trail and new signage. The trail is modest and gentle,

suitable for young and old, running through a small forested area into the meadow for spectacular views of Delaware County. The trail is the beginning section of a longer trail that will eventually loop around the property.

Overseen by Patti Rudge, the construction of the trail was made possible with the help of volunteers.

Equality with Ag

By Ryan Trapani Let’s assume there is a guy name Agriculture; let’s call him “Ag” for short. And there’s another whose full name is Forestry; let’s call him “Forest.” Both live in New York state, in the same town, inside the Catskill Mountains. Ag and Forest get along pretty well. Often Ag will be found playing around near the valleys or where soils are best.

He likes to dabble in growing vegetables, beef, corn, produce and dairy. Ag is well-liked, so much so that various bumper stickers adorn his works: “No Farms No Food,” “Thank A Farmer,” etc. Ag is familiar to many and respected by most. When foul odors resonate from his land, they often go unnoticed or are treated as a necessary trade-off in procuring good food, locally. Furthermore, when Ag’s neighbors do seldom complain about dirtying the local stream or fouling the air, the state has his back. A number of decades ago, New York state enacted Statute §308 (New York’s Right-To-Farm Statute) whereby: “farm owners and operators are protected from private nuisance suits ‘provided such agricultural practice constitutes a sound agricultural practice pursuant to an opinion issued upon request by the commissioner.’”

According to Wikipedia, many Right-To-Farm laws were developed around the U.S. in the 1970s “…as a response to suburban encroachment on agricultural land.

The concern was that as farmland was converted to suburban developments, the new residents

would bring lawsuits against the pre-existing farms complaining about agricultural noise, dust and other nuisances. The legal costs to defend themselves would tend to push farmers out of business, and the trend toward urbanization would accelerate. The laws were created as a way to protect small farmers from these lawsuits and thereby preserve the open space that made the communities attractive in the first place. Massachusetts passed the first right to farm law in 1979.”

In other words, while on his land and engaged in a “sound agricultural practice,” Ag can pursue his agricultural happiness as he pleases. This means that no one tells Ag how he can plant his crops, when, where or whatever. He is free to use the public roadways as long as he dons an orange triangle on his tractor. For his pursuit in agricultural endeavors, Ag is also taxed differently and receives an Agricultural Assessment. The hope is that these Right-To-Farm Laws will preserve the area’s rural character, preserve farmland, and reduce development pressure on agricultural lands.

What About Forest?

What about other rural land uses? Remember “Forest.” As mentioned earlier, Ag and Forest often share similar lands, or at least they reside in similar towns and counties. I think most would consider these two characters “rural” in nature. Although Ag is more familiar in these mountains, it was Forest after all that arrived first. His sawmills and tanneries “paved” the way for Ag to enter formerly remote and distant hol-

lows and mountainsides.

But for some reason, Forest doesn’t share equality or parity with Ag. He is subject to a separate set of rules. Despite Forest’s secluded nature behind forested canopies and understories, he is treated as a second class rural citizen. Unlike Ag, he doesn’t enjoy the same Right-To-Farm Laws.

Sure, there is technically a RightTo-Practice Forestry Law, but its only “teeth” is mere advice from New York State Department Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) when towns are drawing up local ordinances pertaining to forestry or logging practices. In other words, Forest is not protected by “nuisance” laws. As a result, some towns have greatly restricted Forest. Some tell Forest not to run his chainsaw on Sundays. Others tell Forest when he should harvest his crop, where, and how many. And this confuses Forest, since even his worst logging job pollutes the local streams far less than Ag’s manure piles running off his open fields.

It is true that Forest does enjoy some tax incentives, too, under NYS Forest Tax Law Program 480a, but still no one seems to trust Forest. Unlike Ag, who manages and oversees his own farm, Forest has multiple managers involved; one from the state and one from the private sector; not to mention the logger.

Equality with Agriculture Don’t misunderstand. I think Ag deserves the Right-To-Farm; he works and provides a wellneeded service, but so does Forest. Both are rural land uses and both provide locally grown rural

products. If the goal is to truly preserve “rural character” and rural landscapes, then both industries need all the help they can get.

Forest rebound has been a relatively recent phenomenon in the last 50 years following massive farm abandonment. This relatively “new forest” might explain the overall unfamiliarity with the practice of forestry in rural areas, especially those being pressured by urban centers.

Without the “teeth” that RightTo-Farm Laws contain, it is less likely that new farms would be able to start (or continue) in many of our towns due to some of the objectionable odors and dirtiness that some complain about emanating from farms (I like the smell of manure). Under agriculture, farm buildings are tax exempt, while buildings under forestry (i.e. sawmills) are not. Where is the equity, especially in a landscape whose rural character is presently dominated by forests?

This conversation is timely since NYS is currently deliberating the future of its tax abatement plan pertaining to the practice of forestry (NYS Forest Tax Law 480a).

There is talk about a new plan or NYS Tax Law 480b, which might consider group certification, timber harvest notification, among other aspects lacking full details.

It should be noted, that Farmers do not have to notify when they are making a harvest (nor should they). Agricultural Assessments are based upon gross sales over a specified time period, soil productivity, and can occur on less than seven acres. In addition, a wider range of farm products are

eligible. Under Forest Tax Law 480a, the NYS DEC manages the program which can only explicitly manage for timber on acreages greater than 50 forested acres; the average parcel size in the Catskill Mountains is 18. In my opinion, any future forest tax law program should seek the following: • In general, move towards equality with agriculture; • Reduce NYS DEC involvement in tax abatement as in Agricultural Assessments; • Reduce parcel size to accurately reflect average parcel size of forest owners; • Qualify a wider range of forested products beyond timber (i.e. wildlife management for starters); • Protect private forest owners from municipal private nuisance laws or ordinances; • Noise; mention “logging truck” instead of weight limits; cutting practices; etc.; • Exempt taxes on structures pertaining to forestry as is performed with agriculture.

I implore those unfamiliar with forestry to visit a sawmill and see the live metamorphosis of logs into lumber which will be used in-state and around the world.

Beyond timber are literally thousands of products that call a forest their home; visit the Forest History Society’s (FHS) website for more information @ www.foresthistory. org or listen to an archived discussion with FHS Staff Member – Jamie Lewis – on From the Forest @ www.catskillforest.org/radio.

Ryan Trapani is the Director of Forest Services, CFA

October 25, 2017

The weather lately has been gorgeous. We’ve had sun for days and temperatures that are characteristic of summer. It has been a beautiful fall season this year.

Looks like temperature will be a little cooler this week. There are lots of things happening in Delhi as we move into November.

Last week’s trivia question was: What style of architecture is the Gideon Frisbee House located at the Delaware County Historical Association? The house was built in the federal style. According to wikipedia, American Federal architecture typically uses plain surfaces with attenuated detail, usually isolated in panels, tablets, and friezes. It also had a flatter, smoother façade and rarely used pilasters. This home was built around 1797 by Gideon Frisbee, a judge, tavern keeper, farmer and entrepreneur. A guided tour of the house offers a look at the home life of county residents from 1800 to the 1920s.

This week’s trivia question is: What was the cost of construction for the first Delaware Academy?

This week’s volunteers of the

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The Reporter week is Hope Knapp and Stacey Leddy. They were the co-chairs of the C.L.A.S.I. Fashion Show and Luncheon held last weekend that helped raise $895 to benefit the Delhi Children’s Christmas fund, which helps over 75 families each year during the holidays.

Big thanks go out to the SUNY Delhi Sorority, Omicron Xi Omega (OXO), for co-sponsoring the event, and modeling the vibrant LuLaRoe clothing at the show and Thirty One Accessories and Lori Henry’s jewelry. Sisters of the SOE sorority also modeled. C.L.A.S.I. ladies, and many other members of the community members donated baskets that were raffled off.

It was a fun afternoon with friends and family to help raise money for a great cause that helps families in need each holiday season. Thanks to Hope and Stacey and the entire Fashion show committee for all their hard work to bring this event to the community.

There are a few Holy Spirit Events in the name of Jesus hosted by Abundant Life Church, and Assembly of God Pastor Tom Formica. There are three upcoming times. One on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. and then again on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 79 Assembly Lane. The Abundant Life Church is very excited

to have Bert Farias visiting the church. He is a dynamic speaker and shouldn’t be missed. See more about Bert and his family at http://holy-fire.org.

On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the SUNY Delhi student chapter of NYSAVT is hosting the first dog wash of the semester. A proof of rabies is required for health and liability reasons. A rabies tag will not count.

Please do not show up before 9 a.m. Students will be walking and caring for their colony animals before then and we need time to set up for the event. Finally, please leash your dog for the safety of all animals that will be present.

Diane Galusha will present the history of the Pepacton and Cannonsville Reservoirs on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. at the Delaware County Historical Association at 46549 State Highway 10. “Claiming the Delaware” will teach you about two of the four reservoirs that make up the Delaware System of the New York City Water Supply. Diane Galusha is the author of several books of local and regional history. Free and open to the public. Call 607-746-3849 for more information. Later that evening, Twilight Lantern Guided Tours of the 1797 Gideon Frisbee House will take place at DCHA.

Visit at twilight and experience a guided lantern tour of the historic 1797 Gideon Frisbee House. The more eerie elements of the house will be highlighted, including the “coffin door,” the “break-neck” rear stairway, and the narrow room in which a “presence” is said to lurk. Tours leave promptly each evening at 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Refreshments served.

RSVP required: call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dcha@delhi.net to register.

There is a Turkey Supper on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Bloomville Methodist Church at 35 Church Street in Bloomville.

Please join us for an early evening get together to meet two of the current candidates for town council for the town of Delhi, on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the offices of Blue Spark Creative Services in the Parker House at 74 Main Street from 5-7 p.m. The candidates, Matt Krzyston (IND) and Janet Tweed (DEM) would like to meet as many people as possible and learn about the issues important to you.

There will be a poetry reading

by Kim Rosenfield and Anna Vitale on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 7-9 p.m. at Bushel, 84 Main St. Kim Rosenfield is a poet and psycho-

therapist. She is the author of several books of poetry. According to bushelcollective.org, she is a recipient of a Fund For Poetry grant and is a founding member of the international artist collective, Collective Task. Her clinical writing can be found in Psychoanalytic Dialogues and Studies in Gender and Sexuality. Rosenfield lives and practices in NYC. Anna Vitale is a poet, scholar, and performer. She earned a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she completed a dissertation entitled, Suicidal Fantasy in Three American Authors. Vitale also earned an MFA in Writing from the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard College and is the author of Detroit Detroit (Roof Books, 2017), Different Worlds (Troll Thread, 2017), Unknown Pleasures (Perfect Lovers, 2013), and Anna Vitale’s Pop Poems (OMG!, 2010). Her writing has appeared in The Brooklyn Rail, Entropy, Harriet, Jacket2, Pedagogy, and P-Queue. Her video, “Street View Lyric,” was published by Gauss PDF. She lives in Brooklyn.

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October 25, 2017

The Reporter

100 Years Ago, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1917

THE WEEK IN WALTON What We Are Talking About at the County Hub

RAILWAY TICKETS NOW TAXED A Big Lumber Job − Smith’s Auto in Another Smash − Farmers May Get Their Money.

Dr. John S. Kelley of Binghamton, well known in Walton, has been appointed a member of the board of education of that city by Mayor Truitt.

The Walton high school football eleven battled the Sidney high school team in a no-score game at Sidney Saturday. The two teams were very well matched and neither side was able to score.

While Kaveda Holmes was driving east along Mead street Saturday the steering gear of the car went wrong near the West Brook Bridge. The machine left the road and crashed into the steps of one of the tannery houses, smashing the steps.

Saturday O. & W. train No. 1, northbound, struck and killed a man near West Nyack on the West Shore railroad. The man stepped from the southbound track directly in the path of the O. & W. train which was in charge of Conductor George Geer of Walton.

Eighteen hundred and twelve voters are registered in the town of Walton this year. Saturday, October 20, was the last day of registration. The number is slightly less than 1916, a presidential campaign year. The registration districts is as follows: No. 1, 489; No. 2, 417; No. 3, 467; No. 4, 439.

George, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoyt of East Street, was painfully burned Tuesday. He had made a bonfire and in some way his clothing caught fire. Before the fire was put out one leg had been so badly burned that the skin peeled off when the boy’s clothing was removed. Dr. W. R. Gladstone is the attending physician.

The Ford automobile driven

by I. D. Smith collided with the wagon of Charles Bowker of Stockton avenue near the watering trough in front of the armory Tuesday morning. The reach of the wagon was broken and a quantity of sugar which Mr. Bowker had purchased was spilled. The steering gear of the automobile was broken and the fender bent.

Irving, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stewart of Binghamton, died Tuesday, October 23rd, from diphtheria.

The body was brought to Walton Wednesday for burial. While Mr. Stewart was here he received a message that a younger daughter was very low with the disease and not expected to live. The family moved to Binghamton from Walton about a month ago.

The Farrell Lumber company, in which J. J. Farrell, C. W. Peake, E. B. Guild and W. J. Merwin of Hancock are interested, have some seventy men working on their big lumber job at Aldrich in the North Woods. Many of the men are from Delaware county. Eight left Walton Saturday for Aldrich, among them C. W. Archer, Ray Bartlett, Ed Gifford, Leroy Budine, Howard Houck and Asa

W. Cole. The tract on which the company is working comprises over 6,000 acres of timber land and it will take six years or more to clear it. The company has contracted to remove four million feet a year.

After November 1st railway passengers will be obliged to pay the government war tax of 8 per cent on the value of tickets costing over thirty-five cents, excepting on commutation tickets under distances of thirty miles. Tickets costing thirty-five cents or under are exempt from from taxation. A tax of 10 per cent will be added to the price of all accommodations on parlor cars, sleeping cars and steamboats. A tax of 3 per cent will be added to freight transportation charges. Mileage books on the D. & H. purchased before Nov. 1st should be presented together with 8 per cent of the remaining value, to ticket agents who will attach proper acknowledgements of payment of tax.

A case in which Colchester Station farmers are interested was submitted to the Court of Appeals in Albany this week.

The case has been on the calendar nearly a year, but has just been reached. The action is that of the Interborough Brewing company, plaintiff-appellant, against William F. Doyle and others, defendants-respondents. In 1912 Doyle conducted the Colchester Station creamery. To secure the farmers for their milk he deposited with J. A. Robinson, as trustee, $5,000 of the bonds of the Ochs Brewing company. Doyle defaulted on the payment of the farmers for their milk to the extent of about $4,500, and proceeding were started to sell the bonds.

The Interboro Brewing company bought injunction proceedings and stopped the sale, claiming that the Ochs company bonds were its property and had been delivered to Doyle as security for a loan. The case was tried before James T. Rogers of Binghamton, as referee, who denied that Mr. Robinson’s claim to the bonds, as trustee, was binding. This decision the Appellate Division upheld. The case is now in the highest court of the state and the dairymen confident that it will be decided in their favor and they will soon see some of the money for which they have so long waited.

DRAFTED MEN SENT HOME Number Found Physically Disqualified − No Call for More Yet. A number of the selected draft men sent to the training camp at Wrightstown, N. J., recently have been found disqualified physically and sent home. Among them are Charles Alverson and Harry McLean of Beerston, Monte Francisco of Hamden, Floyd TenBroeck of Davenport and James Burnside and June Howland of Rockroyal. Their places must be filled by other men. The local board in Walton have received no instructions as to when the next increment is to be sent to camp. Wm. R. Ward of Franklin, S. Guidice of Meredith and Bertran Blencoe of Oneonta have been granted agricultural discharges by the Albany board, while the claims of Chauncey Webster of Kelsey, Eudell Barns of Ivanhoe and Wm. L. Baker of Walton have been denied.

Leslie W. Bruce of Stamford has also been released by the district board on an appeal, and Earl E. Hall of Walton and Edward Rink of Sidney have had their cases reopened and have been granted dependency exemptions. The district board has also certified the following men as held for service: Order No. 90, Gilbert Fye, Deposit; No 421, Edward Branwell, Franklin; No. 451 Emory Yorks, Harpersfield; No. 457, Victor Hauver, Walton; No. 473, Sherman Shepard, Sidney; No. 498, Andrew Stafford,

Sidney.

VERDICT FOR $10,000 AGAINST THE U. & D. Hanvey Estate Receives Large Judgement for Death

ONLY $900 IN BOWEN CASE Both Cases were to Recover Damages for Deaths by Trains − Beardsley-Soper Trial.

How two juries may look differently at the value of a human life was never better illustrated than in Supreme Court in Delhi this week. Friday the jury, in the case of Frank E. and William Bowen, administrators of Mrs. Amanda Bowen, against the Erie railroad, brought in a verdict of $900 against the Erie for the death of Mrs. Bowen, who was killed on a crossing in Hancock village.

Thursday afternoon of this week the jury, in the next case tried, that of Leon J. Hanvey, as administrator of William Hanvey, against the Ulster & Delaware railroad, found a verdict of $10,000 for the plaintiff. William Hanvey was killed at Davenport Center on March 6th, last, when the truck of the Sheffield milk company which he was driving was struck by an Ulster & Delaware train at Davenport Center. Justice McCann instructed the clerk of the court to add interest on the verdict from the date of the accident.

Hanvey left a wife and six children, all of whom were in court.

It was alleged that the engine was running at a speed exceeding 30 miles an hour and that conditions were such that the train could not be seen but a very short distance by a person coming toward the track in the direction in which Hanvey was driving, and that the engine whistle was not blown or the bell rung. Frank Gurney, an Oneonta civil engineer prepared a map showing the location of the buildings, and this was introduced in evidence by the plaintiff.

The other witnesses for the plaintiff, several of them employees of the Sheffields, testified that the train was moving at a speed of 25 to 35 miles an hour, that the whistle was not blown nor the bell rung as the engine approached the crossing. Havney was found under one wheel of the truck, which was demolished. The truck weighed 6,380 pounds and the load at the time about 1,300 pounds. Engineer Raymond, who had run this engine, number 21, part of the time for more than ten years, testified that it could have been stopped in about 150 feet at a speed of 20 miles an hour. The defense attempted to discredit witness because he had left the U. & D. company, but he left of his own accord, although he knew there were charges against him.

The widow, Mrs. Hanvey, testified that her husband was 34 years old and a steady worker, providing well for his family. His average weekly wages were about $17, and he brought it all home.

Six children had been born to them and all are living. She was left without property.

The plaintiff, Leon J. Hanvey, testified that he is the brother of the deceased and was duly appointed administrator of the estate and qualified. The record of surrogate’s office, the bond given by the administrator and letters of administration were put in evidence.

The plaintiff rested his case at 4:15.

Witnesses for the defendant were then sworn, the first being William Inglas of the U. & D. engineer’s office at Kingston.

He had prepared a map from information in the office, together with measurements made by himself. At a point fifty feet from the crossing on the state road he could look up the track 772 feet, at a point about 170 feet from the crossing he could see both rails of the track at the whistling post, which he swore was 1,291 feet from the crossing.

Without naming witnesses for

the defense the evidence given by them, about a dozen in number, was substantially as follows: The engineer and fireman each testified that the whistle was blown at about the post and the bell was rung from that point until the accident occurred. The engineer swore that he applied the air and emergency brakes but the sanding hose was frozen and stopped by coming through snow. It required about 250 feet to stop the train. He had made observations from the state road in question since the accident and that he could see a train on the tracks 500 to 2,500 feet a several points and nothing to obstruct the view was visible to him.

The train was running 25 miles an hour. Used all available means for stopping the train. Fireman saw the truck at the telegraph pole near the post office and knew it would be struck by the engine; told the engineer who applied the brakes.

The caboose of the train was twenty-five feet ahead of the demolished truck when train was stopped. The section foreman heard the whistle and also the bell ringing, he being in the station house. Other witnesses gave same testimony. All seemed to agree that the ground in the vicinity was level, and there was a few inches of snow on the roadway at the time, being packed down by traffic. The section boss said that it was easily possible to turn the truck from the roadway to either side as it was level and fairly smooth for quite a distance from the crossing.

The case went to the jury Thursday morning and the verdict was returned soon after 3 o’clock in the afternoon. C. R. & A. L. O’Connor were attorneys for the plaintiff with William H. Johnson of Oneonta for the railroad, with Judge Wagner and Judge Grant as counsel.

The damage action of Mathew Beardsley against William A. Soper, former chief of police in Walton, was moved for trial Thursday morning. The case arose out of the arrest of Beardsley by Soper when the plaintiff claims the officer attacked him with a club without provocation and beat him up severely. The defense is that Beardsley was intoxicated, that Office Soper was only doing his duty and that he did not use his club until Beardsley and his son offered resistance to arrest.

COLLECTOR SOLD THE SEEDER Colchester Case of Interest to School Officers Decided for Collector.

Last week Judge Raymond handed down a decision in the case of Elmer Aiken, plaintiff and respondent, vs. Charles E. Gray, defendant and appellant. The case was tried before George W. Hulbert, a justice of the peace in the town of Colchester, in March last, and the justice rendered a judgement in favor of the plaintiff. Aiken, for $78.29 in damages and costs. From this judgement the defendant Gray appealed to the county court and the court, in opinion handed down, reversed the judgement of the justice with $40 costs in favor of the defendant.

This is a case of especial interest to school district officers, the facts, briefly stated, being as follows: On October 2nd, Mr. Champlin, trustee of the school district, issued the usual trustee’s warrant for the collection of school taxes, returnable in sixty days, and gave it to Collector Gray. At the expiration of the sixty days he renewed the warrant for thirty days more, but did not sign the renewal. The statute requires that the second renewal should be approved by the supervisor; the supervisor approved the second renewal, and while the second renewal was running the collector levied upon property purchased by Aiken at a mortgage foreclosure sale, including a seeder, but the property was left in possession of the tax debtor, and sold by the collector while

the second renewal was running.

It was claimed by plaintiff that the second renewal, not having been signed by the trustee, the proceedings to sell were void and the collector a trespasser.

It was held that the second renewal was surplusage. That the first renewal carried the warrant for sixty days, and that the attempt to limit the renewal was vivid and that the first renewal was valid for sixty days, notwithstanding the attempted limitation, and that the property being in the possession of the tax debtor the collector was justified in seizing and selling it.

E. E. Conlon appeared as attorney for plaintiff and respondent, and Neish and Neish as attorneys for the defendant and appellant.

FALL FROM TREE CAUSES DEATH James N. Boyce, Civil War Veteran, Succumbs to Injuries.

James N. Boyce died Friday morning, October 19th, at his home on East street, from injuries sustained by a fall the previous Saturday while picking apples from a tree in his yard. He was standing on a ladder which had been placed against a limb of the tree, and when the limb broke he was thrown to the ground a distance of about fifteen feet. His hip, shoulder and several ribs were fractured. From the first his condition was critical and he died Friday as stated.

Mr. Boyce was 72 years of age, and had been a resident of Walton some thirty years, where he conducted a blacksmith shop on his property on East street. He was a Civil War veteran, having served two years in Company A of the 25th New York Cavalry. Ben Marvin Post, G. A. R., of which he was a member, had charge of the services at the house Monday afternoon.

The funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. G. M. McKnight, with burial in the Walton cemetery.

Mr. Boyce is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. William H. Miller, of Liberty.

IVAN CROUSE INDICTED For Operating Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated − Disastrous Oneonta Trip.

A recent visit to Oneonta, the only nearby oasis to relieve Delaware county’s Sahara, is proving troublesome to Ivan Crouse of Marvin Hollow, Walton. He has been indicted by the Oswego county grand jury upon two counts, one charging him with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and the other with carrying intoxicants into dry territory.

A few weeks ago Crouse and two Walton friends visited Oneonta and the authorities claim that they were well taken up with John Barleycorn when they left Kilpnockle. At Wellsbridge “Little Ivan,” who stands only six feet and six inches in his stocking feet, saw the highway where it wasn’t, and as a result smashed into a fire hydrant, breaking it off. The shock caused disaster, it is said, to the wet goods stored in the rear of the Henry Ford, but Crouse did not stop. Word was sent to Unadilla and there Officer Frank Webb arrested the party. Crouse was permitted to give bail for his appearance in the form of a fifty dollar check on the Walton bank.

His companions paid fines, but on the first day set for Crouse’s hearing he was three hours late. As he was late on the second hearing, his bail was declared forfeited.

When Crouse arrived and found this condition he stopped payment on the check at the Walton bank.

As a result on this action the Unadilla authorities had the matter presented to the grand jury and the indictment resulted. Crouse went to Oneonta Tuesday accompanied by attorney A. E. Connor and gave bail in the sum of $1,500 for his appearance at the next term of county court in Otsego county.

October 25, 2017

FIRE IN DYE WORKS DOES $30,000 DAMAGE

DILLON FOR NESBITT AND URGES ELECTION

Storage Building of Cook’s Falls Business Burned

Declares Vital Principle Involved in Delaware Contest

ORIGIN OF FLAMES UNKNOWN

SHOULD ELECT MORE ALSO

Treyz-Hines Company Have Been Doing Fine Business During Past Year - Will Rebuild at Once.

The large finishing and storage building at the Treyz-Hines dye plant on Russell Brook burned down about one o’clock Tuesday morning, Oct. 23, causing a lose, including building, machinery, finished dyes and raw material, exceeding $30,000. No fire was used in the building and the cause of the flames is unknown, as all appeared perfectly safe when the workmen locked up and left the place at six o’clock.

The building was new, having been erected during the past summer, and was 24 by 68 feet, with galvanized iron roof. There are three other buildings in the plant that were not injured by the fire, containing most of the driving machinery and some of the raw material in process of manufacture.

There business has been very successful and the output running many thousand dollars worth each month, due largely to the skilled German chemist, Dr. Bruening, and also to the energetic partner, G. I. Treyz, with skilled workers, at the plant, attending to every detail of the manufacture of many kinds and colors of dyes, while much is due also to the business ability of the other partners, Hines brothers, dealers in drugs and chemicals at 80 Maiden Lane, New York city. They have become acquainted with manufacturers of woolen and cotton goods throughout the eastern states, and are able to sell large quantities of all kinds of dyes.

There was only $1,500 insurance on the burned building and contents, but it will be immediately rebuilt and all orders filled as fast as possible. The loss may run as high as $50,000. The cutting off of German dyes made an opening for American manufacturers, which the Trezy-Hines company took advantage of some eighteen months ago.

The fire, the origin of which has so far not been traced, was discovered at about four o’clock on Tuesday morning by an employee residing in the immediate neighborhood. He gave the alarm by ‘phone, but the factory is situated at the upper part of Russell Brook and by the time Mr. Treyz and their numerous men were on the spot the fire had done its work. Their efforts, however, prevented the flames from spreading to any of the adjoining buildings, thereby effecting untold savings to the plant.

Nine Years as County Treasurer Is Enough for Any Man − Trying to Hook Allen to Dillon.

EXCISE VOTE IN SIX TOWNS Apparently Little Chance of License Gains in County.

Delhi, Tompkins, Sidney and Middletown will vote on the license question this year, in addition to the towns mentioned last week, Hancock and Roxbury.

The county is entirely no license now and is expected to remain so. The temperance forces in each town, however, are taking every step to see that the propositions are defeated by larger votes than ever before. The benefits of no license have been clearly demonstrated to the voters of Delaware county.

Of the 24 towns of Otsego county 11 will vote in November on the liquor tax proposition. The towns where there will be a vote on the question taken this year are Butternuts, Cherry Valley, Exeter, Hartwick, Maryland, Middlefield, Otsego, Richfield, Roseboom, Springfield and Unadilla. The town of Butternuts and Unadilla are no no-license towns. All the others have license.

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“And if John J. Dillon be not an enemy to the farmer, why does not Mr. Nesbitt get in line with him and urge all Delaware county dairymen, regardless of party, to vote for Mr. Allen?”

The above is taken from the last issued of the Delaware Express. it is pure fabrication. Mr. Dillion never has been for Allen, nor has his paper, the Rural New Yorker, as every reader of that farm journal knows. The statement that Allen is endorsed by the farmers’ organization of the state is equally without foundation. He hasn’t been endorsed by any organization except the Republican machine. The attempt to make Dillon out a supporter of Allen is just silliness. Every issue of Dillon’s paper proves that he favors Nesbitt because he is the candidate selected by the dairymen. The Rural New Yorker of October 20th has the following: “We hope that J. Clark Nesbitt will be elected as member of the New York assembly from Delaware county. There is something far more important than personality or politics involved in this election. We have already told how Mr. Nesbitt came to be a candidate. He was selected as a representative farmer by a committee working on non-partisan lines. We believe fully that the only way for us to get fifty farmers into the legislature is to work in this way, and select our candidates by means of farmers’ committees. This policy is farm more important than any party question, and the farmers of Delaware county have the chance to show farmers in other counties that this principal of non-partisan work for farming gives them the chance.”

This is precisely the ground taken by the Reporter. Politics cut no figure. The question that will be decided in this county is not what party succeeds, but whether the farmers will stand for Nesbitt, not because he is Nesbitt, but because he represents the movement to have farmers in the legislature to represent farmers, instead of trusting to the tender mercies of the politicians. The folly of the latter course is shown by the bills passed by the late legislature.

And it would be a shabby return to the Democrats for acceding to the request of the farmers’ organization of the county and endorsing Nesbitt for the farmers not to support Samuel More for county treasurer. Mr. More is a farmer, a member of the Dairymen’s League since its organization and Farm Bureau committeeman from the town of Roxbury. Mr. Graham, his opponent, has held the office for nine years. Now he asks for a fourth term on the basis of “custom.” Up to a year ago it was “custom” for the milk dealers to post their prices and the dairymen could take those prices or keep their milk. That sacred custom was knocked into a cocked hat by the Dairymen’s League. Custom that made the dealers the sole arbiters of the price of milk had to go. Custom that keeps one man in office for three terms and makes him greedy for four must also go.

It isn’t fair play or good practice.

THREW GUN ON WOODPILE Weapon went Off, Seriously Injuring Rockland Man. (From our Rockland cor.)

Paul Barrett of Rockland met with an accident while out hunting Friday. Stopping to visit with a friend he threw his gun on the woodpile near by, forgetting

the gun was loaded. It went off, shooting him in the arm, terribly mangling it. Thirty-five shot went into his side.

DR. CHURCHILL DIES AT STAMFORD FRIDAY Pioneer in Summer Boarding Business in Catskills

DEVOTED LIFE TO COMMUNITY Work One Long Record of Leadership for Civic Improvement − The Beloved Physician.

In the death of Dr. Stephen E. Churchill Friday night, Stamford loses her foremost citizen, a man to whose energy and devotion the village in the Catskills owes much of that prosperity which the summer boarding business has brought.

For some time Dr. Churchill has been in failing health, and several months ago underwent an operation in New York city. He had recovered somewhat but was unable long to resist the ravages of disease, and for some time it has been apparent that the end was only the matter of a short time. He was 76 years of age.

Dr. Churchill was born on a farm in the town of Harpersfield, near Stamford village now occupied

by Jesse B. Gilbert. His ancestors were among the early settlers of Delaware county, and this farm was first occupied and cleared by his grandfather in 1780, and was later occupied by Dr. Churchill’s father, Elijah Churchill, until his death in 1878. Dr. Churchill was one of a family of seven children, of whom only three survive him.

Dr. Churchill’s education began in Stamford Seminary and he finished his academic course under Dr. Kerr of Cooperstown. In 1865 Dr. Churchill became a teacher in the department of mathematics in Stamford Seminary, then under the direction of Rev. John Wilde.

The next year he bought the building and became principal as well as proprietor of the school.

In 1873, after the completion of the Ulster & Delaware railroad in Stamford, Dr. Churchill sold two of the buildings, retaining the ladies’ hall as his residence. He then entered the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University, preparatory to the study of medicine, and was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He commenced practice in Scranton, Pa., but later returned to Stamford a year after, in 1877, and devoted himself to his profession. The people were quick to perceive his skill as a physician and he soon built up a large and lucrative practice.

Through many years of business activity in other lines, he continued his practice and was one of the leading practitioners of the county.

But not into the field of professional life alone did Dr. Churchill direct his restless energy and devotion. His activity was directed into other channels. He was the pioneer in the summer boarding business in Stamford, and the vast summer hotel interests in that village today are the outgrowth of his courage and foresight. Churchill Hall, one of the largest and most popular hotels in the Catskills, was built in 1883, and since then he has erected numerous cottages and the Rexmere, the pride of the Catskills.

Any enterprise for the betterment and upbuilding of his native village was sure to have Dr. Churchill as its sponsor or leader.

He was largely instrumental in the establishment of a union free school in the face of determined opposition. In recognition of his services in the cause of education he was elected chairman of the board of education, an honor he held for many years.

He took a leading part in organizing the Stamford Water Company, in the formation of the Judson Library association, electric

light company, Stamford Athletic association, telephone exchange and through his efforts an efficient sewer system was put in.

His keep perception, accurate judgement and wonderful force of character won for him the love of hundreds of friends. In his passing, Stamford loses one who has contributed more than any other to her civic welfare.

The funeral services were held at the Rexmure hotel Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted

by Rev. W. D. Cavert, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Stamford.

The pallbearers were physicians with home Dr. Churchill had been associated in his medical work.

accept that sum, and the parties have been unable to agree upon a valuation of the property. Jerome Secord of Unadilla and Andrus & McNaught of Stamford, representing the water company and bondholders, were present in court and did not oppose the application. It is probable that Justice McCann will grant the application in a few days and appoint three appraisers.

FOUR EXCISE INDICTMENTS

The week beginning Saturday, Oct. 29th, will be observed as Food conservation campaign week. The purpose of the campaign is to persuade the housewives to pledge themselves to aid the Food administration. The Food administration of the United States is endeavoring, not only to insure a sufficient supply of food for the people of this country, but also to help supply the needs of the Allies.

There are certain foods, the special need of which should be emphasized. The principal one among them is wheat. In time of peace the Allies imported nearly half of their bread-stuffs. But now, on account of their decrease of production due to the war, they must import nearly sixty per cent.

There is also need of a supply of meat and sugar for the Allies from this country.

It is not the purpose of the Food administration that we should deprive ourselves of needed food, but rather that we should substitute, whenever possible, food which will take the place of those which are so badly needed by the Allies. In place of meat, fish, poultry and game may be eaten.

Among the home grown grains that may be used instead of wheat are corn, rye, oats and buckwheat.

Many people save meat drippings to use for shortening. Vegetable oils are as good for this purpose as lard. Maple syrup and honey may be used to a certain extent in place of sugar.

The needs, then, for the Food campaign, are evident. In carrying it out, certain authorized workers will be appointed to make a house to house canvass. In the rural districts and in Walton village the work will be done principally by teachers. During the week beginning Oct. 29th, the teachers of Walton high school, each working in a particular district, will visit every home in Walton, in the interest of the Food campaign.

As each house is visited, the canvasser will explain the purpose of the Food campaign and invite the housekeeper to sign the pledge of the Food administration. Every woman who signs the pledge agrees to follow the suggestions of the Food administration is so far as she is able. Those who sign the pledge card become members of the United States Food administration, and are given a membership card to hang in the window. No dues are required.

John Houck Must Stay in Jail Three Months − Toy Co. Fights Case.

The grand jury handed up eight indictments last Friday at 11:30 a. m., and was at once discharged by Justice Rudd.

At two o’clock Monday, District Attorney Hewitt arraigned seven of these indictments before Justice McCann, who took up the work of this term this week. The following are the names and the action taken: John Houck of Walton, aged 18 years, was indicted for burglary in the third degree, this being a second offense. Attorney Fancher pleaded that the young man was not viciously inclined, but rather foolish, and asked some leniency at this time. The court held this case open until Tuesday morning, when a sentence of three months longer in the county jail in Delhi was imposed. Houck broke into an Italian shoe shop in Walton.

Glendy Griffin of Walton was indicted for rape in the first degree, to which he pleaded not guilty. Later, however, he entered a plea of guilty and was also represented by Mr. Fancher. Justice McCann suspended sentence and placed the young man in case of parole officer Phelps, on good behavior.

The Walton Toy company was indicted for an infraction of the State labor law, and entered a plea of not guilty.

Nick and Manito Martini of Hancock, Italians, were each indicted for violations of the liquor law. The former had 12 bottles and the latter two kegs of beer. L. G. Carpenter appeared for them and pleaded not guilty, and their cases to go the county court.

Mrs. Lorenza Conti of Cadosia was also indicted for illegally selling liquor. Mr. Carpenter said she was not in the habit of doing this and asked the court to deal as leniently as consistent. The sentence was $100 fine and thirty days in jail, to be suspended during good behavior. She promised to be good.

William Dutcher of Stamford was indicted for excise violation because he went to Oneonta last August and brought back three pints of liquor to South Kortright, where he was caught with the goods, in violation of the Brown excise law. As Dutcher has been in jail nearly three months the court showed leniency and fined him $50, in default of which he is to spend 50 days in jail. He was also placed under the custody of the parole officer.

WILL CONDEMN WATER WORKS Sidney Village Applies for Appointment of Appraisers

by Court.

Sewell & France, attorneys for the village of Sidney, made application to Justice McCann Tuesday for the appointment of three appraisers in the condemnation proceedings instituted by the village against Sidney Water Works Company to acquire the water plant.

The village appropriated $165,000 for that purchase, but the water company refused to

FOOD CONSERVATION WEEK Will be Observed Next Week − Purpose of Campaign.

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October 25, 2017

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AUTOMOTIVE Brand new fiberglass tub still in box, $100. Antique mirror, little rough, $400. Six 9x12 oriental rugs, make an offer. 2 hay bale forks, $75 each. Gun cabinet holds 30 rifles or shotguns, $75.

Antique claw foot bathtub, $50.

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The lands known as Charles O’Dell Sr. have been posted in accordance to Section 11-2111 of the Fish & Wildlife Law. These lands are in Delaware Co., on East Brook Road in the Town of Hamden. All persons are prohibited from hunting and fishing or trespassing thereon. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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HELP WANTED Schaefer Enterprises / Schaefer Logging, 315 Old Route 10, Deposit, is taking applications for experienced equipment operators and truck drivers with clean CDL as well as experienced loggers. Call 607-467-4990 or apply in person.

BxHW Head Start Bus Drivers Positions available in Grand Gorge and Sidney. CDL B with P and S endorsements license preferred, but will train suitable candidate; 19A certification a plus. Safe driving record with no moving violations within the past 18 months. Must be at least 21 years of age. To transport children to and from Head Start center. Approximately 30 hours per week. Salary range $11.46

The 11 acres known as Sam Kopels have been posted in accordance to section 11-2111 of the fish & wildlife law. These lands are in Delaware County on Tubb Mill Road in the town of Downsville, also known as Tubb Mill Falls. All persons are prohibited from hunting and fishing or trespassing thereon. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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RENTALS WALTON FOR LEASE Large farmhousew/modern bath, kitchen & family room. Call 607865-9191 45FR Apartment for rent. Walton village. Spacious two bedroom apartment. Clean, just repainted. No smoking. No pets.

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MOUNTAINVIEW ESTATES-A NICE PLACE TO LIVE! All apartments have appliances, ample storage and patio/balcony. Also on-site laundry, playground, on-site parking, and full time maintenance staff. Call or stop in for application. Mountainview Terrace, Walton, NY. 607-8654278, NYS Relay 711, Monday & Wednesday 8AM – 4:00 PM. EHO/HCA BTFFR Walton - nice 2 bedroom upstairs apartment, garbage and off street parking included; laundry on premises; no pets. $625/ month plus security deposit.

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WESTBROOK APARTMENTS, A NICE PLACE TO LIVE. Subsidized/Income Eligible. We offer plenty of storage, appliances, pantries, ample parking, playground, full-time maintenance staff, and on-site laundry.

We allow one small pet with pet deposit. Stop in or call for application. Westbrook Apartments, 141 East Street, Walton, NY 13856. 607-865-8762, NYS Relay 711, Tues. and Thurs. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, EHO, HCA BTFFR Walton second floor 2 bedroom apartment, full bath, small kitchen, $700 includes heat,electric & water, tenant pays garbage. No pets. Security & references. Tom 607-865-4336.

X45FR Apartment for rent. Walton village. Large one bedroom apartment. Clean, just repainted. No smoking. No pets. References, security deposit. 607-441-8311.

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Walton third floor 3 bedroom, remodeled, eat in kitchen, full bath, plenty of room, $625 plus utilities. Also second floor 2 bedroom, $600. No pets. Security & references required. Tom 607865-4336.

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Two bedroom apartment. Well maintained private Walton triplex. One flight up for two quietliving people. Off street parking, household garbage removal, lawn care paid. No pets, smoking, drugs or free-loading relatives/others who never leave; or, overuse the driveway. $700/ month + $700 security. Lease, written proof income, references. 1-845-679-6430.

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Walton two bedroom newly painted and refubished, $625 plus security, heat included, off street parking, no pets drugs or smoking. Call Michelle 607-2877878.

B46FR Walton one bedroom newly painted and new carpet in private porch, $550 plus security, heat included, off street parking, no pets drugs or smoking. Call Michelle 607-287-7878. B46FR

WANTED Always buying…Movie costume company looking for large quantities of old store stock. Also buying upscale mens, womens and childrens 1970s and earlier clothing and accessories. Cruise wear, workwear, eveningwear, business and casual daywear.

Please, no polyester and condition is very important. 607-4985750. E-mail: righttothemoonalice@yahoo.com BTFWT Buying Diamonds, gold, silver, antique and modern jewelry, better furs, U.S. and foreign coins, paintings, bronzes, complete estates. Highest prices paid. Call 914 260 8783 for appointment.

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LEGAL Northeast Hardwoods Resources LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 7/31/2017. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 204 Wheeler Street, #384, Hancock, NY 13783. Purpose: Logging/Lumber, etc.

NOTICE IS HEREBY given pursuant to Section 206 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law that Articles of Organization of WOODEN NICKEL REDEMPTION CENTER, LLC with its office located in Delaware County, were filed with the Secretary of State on JUNE 15, 2017. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served.

The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Limited Liability Company served upon him/her to the company at 28 RAILROAD AVENUE, STAMFORD, NY 12167. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW 1. The name of the limited liability company (“LLC”) is West Branch Zone Out LLC. 2. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State is August 22, 2017.

3. The County within the State of New York in which the principal office of the LLC is located is Delaware.

4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is hereby designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her is: 115 Wilson Road, Walton, NY 13856.

5. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any purpose allowed by law.

Catskill Jill LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 9/25/17. Office: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 4 Spruce St, Delhi, NY 13753. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF DELAWARE HONORABLE JOHN F. LAMBERT THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR GMACM MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2010-1, Plaintiff, Against ADAM W. SKINNER, AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ADAM W. SKINNER, IF LIVING, AND IF ANY BE DEAD, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY OR THROUGH SAID DEFENDANT WHO MAY BE DECEASED, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Index No.: 203/14 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the

Delaware County Clerk’s Office on 8/4/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the Front Steps of the Courthouse, 3 Court Street, Delhi, New York on 11/8/2017 at 10:00 am, premises known as 252 Old Mill Road, East Branch, NY 13756, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hancock, County of Delaware, and State of New York, designated on the tax maps of the Delaware County Treasurer as Section 420.2, Block 1, and Lot 37.1.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $269,411.23 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 203/14.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Kelley M. Eckmair, Esq., Referee.

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated: 9/6/2017 SMA/PB Notice of Formation of Tika 8 Farm, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/27/17.

Office location: Delaware County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 277 Royal Poinciana Way, Unit 193, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BUSSEY HOLLOW LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/20/2017. Office location: Delaware County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 20 Wampus Avenue, Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF DELAWARE HON. JOHN F. LAMBERT HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2006, FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-C, Plaintiff, Against FRANK PETRONE A/K/A FRANK C. PETRONE, DIANNE PETRONE A/K/A DIANNE L. PETRONE, FRANK PETRONE, NICOLE PETRONE, Defendant(s).

Index No.: 1512/2009 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Delaware County Clerk’s Office on 9/11/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at Delaware County Courthouse, 3 Court Street, Delhi, New York 13753 on 11/15/2017 at 11:00 am, premises known as 23 Main St, Deposit, NY 13754, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Deposit, Delaware County, State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Delaware County Treasurer as Section 349.13, Block 3 and Lot 26.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $164,783.75 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 1512/2009.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Thomas E. Gallagher, Esq., Referee.

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated: 9/25/2017 GNS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of PSF Underground, LLC (“LLC”), a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with NYS Sec’y of State on 9/5/17. Offices located in Delaware County NY. Sec’y of State designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. Sec’y of State shall mail a copy of such process to David France, PO Box 281, New Kingston, NY 12459. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Verdugo Hospitality, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/11/2017.

NY office location: Delaware County. SSNY has been designated as

We accept agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him is 494 Houghtaling Hollow Rd, East Meredith NY 13757. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of 101-14 99th St LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/31/2017. Office location, County of Delaware. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 155 W. Main St., Hobart, NY 13788. Purpose: any lawful act NOTICE OF HEARING UPON PRELIMINARY BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Delhi Town Board will hold a public hearing on the Preliminary 2018 Budget at the Town Hall at 7:15 pm, on the 14th day of November, 2017 and that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor or against the preliminary budget as compiled for or against any item or items therein contained.

Pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, the proposed salaries of the town officers are hereby specified as follows: Supervisor $13,364.08 Councilperson 4 each at 2,817.50 HWY Superintendent 49,792.06 Town Clerk/Tax Collector 32,869.19 Justice 24,205.93 Assessor – Chairperson 16,058.90 Assessors (2) 27,813.76 The regular monthly Town Board Meeting will be held at 7:30 pm following the Public Hearing.

Dated: October 16, 2017 By order of the Delhi Town Board Elsa Schmitz Delhi Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Town of Delhi The Town of Delhi will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 4pm at the Delhi Town Hall located at 5 Elm Street, Delhi, NY for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Town of Delhi’s community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for the 2017 program year. The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and will makes funding available to eligible local governments for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities with the principal purpose of benefitting low/moderate income persons. The hearing will provide further information about the CDBG program and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals. Comments on the CDBG program or proposed project(s) will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

The Town Hall is accessible to person with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact Glenn Nealis at 607-832-5123, at least one week in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to the Town Clerk at 5 Elm Street, Delhi, NY 13753 until October 31, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Delhi will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. at the Delhi Town Hall, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, New York regarding renewal of the Cable Television Franchise agreement by and between the Town of Delhi and Delhi Telephone Company.

A copy of the agreement is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Clerk’s office, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, New York. At such public hearing, all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written and oral statements will be taken at that time. Time limitations may be imposed for each oral statement, if necessary.

Dated: October 11, 2017

By Order of the Town Board, Town of Delhi Elsa Schmitz, Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE TO BID Sealed bids for the construction of the new Delhi Pool and Pool House (West Branch Recreation and Aquatic Center) will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 3:00 pm on November 14th, 2017 at the Town of Delhi Offices, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, NY, 13753. Bids will be opened and read in public at the public meeting at 7:30 pm on the day of the bid. Project estimate $896,000.

Proposals must be submitted on

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Bovina Supervisor Town Clerk/Collector Member of Council Vote for Two Superintendent of Highways Colchester Supervisor Town Clerk Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Tax Collector Assessor Superintendent of Highways Davenport Supervisor Member of Council Vote for Two Assessor Superintendent of Highways Delhi Supervisor Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Assessor Deposit Town Clerk/Collector Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Superintendent of Highways Franklin Supervisor Town Clerk/Collector Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Superintendent of Highways Hamden Supervisor Town Clerk Member of Council Vote for Two Tax Collector Superintendent of Highways Hancock Supervisor Member of Council Vote for Two

NAME OF CANDIDATE Jeffrey A Tait (R) Craig S DuMond (R) (D) (C) Debra A Goodrich (R) Beverly J Shields (R)

TITLE OF OFFICE Harpersfield Member of Council Vote for Two

Wayland Bud Gladstone (D) (I) Thomas Joyce (D) (I) Nicholas Burton (I) R Dale Cole (D) (I) John A Ciccone (D) (I) Ritchie L Gabriel (R) James V Lepore Jr (R) William Duke (I) John R Bouton (R) (I) Jason Mondore (I)

Assessor Kortright Supervisor Town Clerk/Collector Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Superintendent of Highways Masonville Supervisor Town Clerk/Collector

Tina B Molé (R) Catherine S Hewitt (R) Evelyn Stewart Barnhart (D) Marni A Greenberg (D) Edward F Weber (D) Arthur M Merrill (R) Julie B Townsend (R) Edward J Derosia (R) Julie A Markert (R) Mark W Mattson (R) Amy L Brown (I) Antoinette J Vessey (R) Linda L Mills (R) Kenneth R Eck Jr (R) Dennis J Valente (D) (I) Kitty L Ballard (R William M Hansen (R) Michael K Bordinger-Lutz (R) Fred Utter (R) Mark E Tuthill (R) Richard L Gumo (R) Matthew Krzyston (D) (I) Janet S Tweed (D) (I) Thomas D Little (R) Frank W Bovee Jr (R) Cheryl L Curtis (R) Douglas S Card (R) Carl A Clark (R) Robert L Mills (R) Daniel B Axtell (R) Jeffrey R Taggart (R) Dawn M Ritz (D) (R) Gary P Arndt (R) Patricia A Tyrell (D) (I) David Grant (R) Garret Sitts (R) Mark Laing (R) Wayne E Marshfield (D) Dennise Yeary (R) Steven L Reed (R) Richard Smith (R) Dolores Dibble (R) Roger W Dibble (R) Samuel N Rowe Jr (R) Carolann C McGrath (R) Paul Vetrone (R) Jerry Vernold (I)

Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Superintendent of Highways Meredith Supervisor Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Superintendent of Highways Middletown Supervisor Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Assessor Assessor 2 Yr Vac Roxbury Supervisor Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Tax Collector Sidney Supervisor Town Justice Member of Council Vote for Two Stamford Supervisor Member of Council Vote for Two Assessor Assessor 2 Yr Vac Tompkins Supervisor Town Clerk/Collector Member of Council Vote for Two Superintendent of Highways Walton Supervisor Town Justice Vote for Two Member of Council Vote for Two Superintendent of Highways

NAME OF CANDIDATE Russell B Brovetto (R) (I) Michaela G Reinhart (R) (I) Robert Reeve Jr (I) Matthew J Taylor (I) Rudolph A Tompkins (R) George E Haynes Jr. (R) Kristin A Craft (R) Yvonne J Pagillo (R) Chad A Boest (R) Jeffrey J Haynes (R) William R Burdick (R) Michael A Spaccaforno (R) Pamela J Walker (R) Linda L Bourn (I) Judy Jackson (R) Steven T Roff (R) Betty L Scott (R) Charles L Smith II (R) James G Ellis (R) (I) William J Field (R) John Janiszewski (D) (I) Rachel Polens (D) (I) Floyd H Vogt III (R) (I) Jason Noble (R) Marjorie Miller (D) (I) Patrick Davis (R) (I) John R Fairbairn III (D) Julia Reischel (D) (I) Charles J Bush (R) Jake Rosa (R) (I) Joseph E Todd Jr (R) Miguel O Martinez (D) (I) Thomas S Hynes (D) (I) Wayne Pebler (D) Kenneth (Macker) Davie (D) (I) Gene S Cronk (R) Allen R Hinkley (R) Bonnie E Walker (D) William V Heath (D) (I) R Eugene Pigford (R) (I) Steven T Rose (R) Danny Cristelli (D) (I) C Peter Cordes (D) (I) Franklin R Selleck (R) (I) John J Woodyshek (R) Michael L Triolo (R) Daniel P Deysenroth (R) David E Post (R) Charles H Ferris (R) Paul E Koerner Jr (R) William Layton (D) Michelle L Phoenix (R) Brian Albanese (R) Timothy P LaTourette (R) Ronald L VanValkenburg (R) Charles F Gregory (R) Bruce E Dolph (I) Paul Laauser (R) Carl E Gregory (R) Kathleen Hayek (D) (I) Kevin S Armstong (R) Luis Rod Betancourt (R) Walter A Geidel (R)

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STATE PROPOSALS Proposition 1: Constitutional Convention: Shall there be a convention to revise the Constitution and amend the same?

Proposition 2: Allowing the complete or partial forfeiture of a public officer’s pension if he or she is convicted of a certain type of felony.

Proposition 3: Authorizing the Use of Forest Preserve Land for Specified Purposes.

Election Night Results will be on the Delaware County Elections Web Site: www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/elec/election_night_reporting.htm Maria E Kelso Judith L Garrison Delaware County Commissioners of Elections Delhi, New York Dated: October 19, 2017

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the bid forms provided and in a manner designated therein. Copies of such bid forms and of the instructions to bidders including plans and specifications may be viewed at the office of the Town Clerks Office 5 Elm Street, Delhi, NY 13753. Plans, specifications and all electronic documents and Amendments will be posted to www.townofdelhiny.com. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Plan

holders List with the Town of Delhi Clerk. Amendment may have been issued prior to your placement on the plan holders list. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid.

Each proposal must he accompanied by a bid bond or a certified check made payable to the Town of Delhi in an amount equal to 5% of the total bid. The bid bonds or checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned as soon as

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the contracts have been executed. The bid bond or check of the successful bidders will be retained to pay any loss or damages to the Town of Delhi in the event that said successful bidders shall refuse or neglect to enter into a contract in accordance with their proposals. Acceptance of the bid will be contingent upon the fulfillment of this requirement by each bidder. The town of Delhi reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

NYS Finance Law restricts communication with Town of Delhi on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact the Delhi Town Clerk at 607-746-3737 with any questions.

Any questions by prospective Bidders concerning interpretation of the Contract Documents (Bid Documents) must be submitted in writing to the Town of Delhi or their designated representative and should be in its possession no later than November 1, 2017.

The Town of Delhi will email/fax/ mail any addenda or written interpretations that it deems necessary to Bidders who have taken out plans at the address given by them before the date set for receipt of affected bids. Bidders may not rely upon oral communications or interpretations from the Town of Delhi or the Designer and the Town of Delhi shall not be bound by them.

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grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993.

Funding for this project comes in part through an Environmental Protection Fund (Program) grant administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP).

Under Article 15A, Executive Law, the State of New York is committed to providing Minority and Women owned Business (MWBE) equal opportunity to participate in government contracts. The following goals have been set for this project: 8% of the contract value for MBE’s and 7% of the contract value for WBE’s.

The successful bidder may be required to furnish an EEO policy statement and reports showing the participation of various business enterprises of subcontractors and suppliers on the contract. The Contractor must comply with the Regulation relative to non-discrimination in federally-assisted programs.

BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET BY THE TOWN OF DELHI. Election Notice An election for a five year term seat on the Board of Directors of the Kellogg- Franklin Trust will be held on November 14th, 2017, from 6-8 pm in the A.L.Kellogg Education and Community Center located in the A.L. Kellogg building in Treadwell NY. A volunteer position open to residents of the former ALK School District or the Town of

Franklin and registered voters in the Town of Franklin are eligible to run & serve as Kellogg-Franklin Trust Board members.

Individuals wishing to run & serve are required to submit to the Kellogg-Franklin Trust Secretary a petition containing at least 25 names including addresses, all of which are required to be residents of the towns of Franklin, Meredith or Delhi. Petitions can be obtained from the Kellogg-Franklin Trust Secretary- Mrs. Lisa Huyck , Miller Road, Treadwell NY 13846. (829-6118) or Dawn Ritz, town clerks office in Franklin. The petition must be filed at least 10 days prior to the November 14th election date.

Kellogg -Franklin Trust David Tuthill, Chairperson.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MSF GRAND GORGE, LLC, A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206 1. The name of the limited liability company is MSF GRAND GORGE, LLC 2. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was September 13, 2017.

3. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is Delaware County.

4. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon which process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to 21 Empire Blvd, South Hackensack, NJ 07606.

5. The business purpose of the company is to manage real property and to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York.

Notice of Public sale: On November 17, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at the Delaware County Courthouse, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY, the following goods will be exposed to sale at public auction without reserve: Premises known as 990 Woodland Hills Road, Andes, NY 13731 Tax ID Number 238-1-25.1 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Andes, Delaware County and State of NY This sale is held to enforce the rights of Community Bank, N.A., of 201 North Union Street, Olean, NY 14760, as the secured party arising under a Mortgage executed with Leland J. Liddle, as debtor(s); said Mortgage was duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware on the second (2nd) day of June, 2009, Liber 1600, Page 100. An assignment of mortgage to Plaintiff Community Bank, N.A. was dated July 24, 2013 and recorded in the Delaware County Clerk’s Of-

fice on the twenty-ninth (29th) day of July, 2013, Book 1878, Page 219.

Ryan Miosek, Esq., Referee, 29 Pioneer Street, P.O. Box 1290, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

DiCerbo Morgan, PLLC, attorneys for the Plaintiff, 201 N. Union St., Ste. 410, Olean, NY 14760, 716373-2165 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LAW 1. The name of the family limited partnership (“LP”) is Tucker Family Limited Partnership.

2. The date of filing of the Certificate of Limited Partnership with the Secretary of State is January 5, 2017.

3. The County within the State of New York in which the principal office of the LP is located is Delaware.

4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is hereby designated as agent of the LP upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LP served upon him or her is: 20 Maple Lane, Deposit, NY 13754.

5. Latest date which LP is to dissolve is December 31, 2060.

6. The character or purpose of the business of the LP is any purpose allowed by law.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF DELAWARE US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WF1, Plaintiff, AGAINST WALTER SHAPIRO, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered November 17, 2010 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Front Courthouse Steps Delaware County Courthouse, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY 13753 on November 17, 2017 at 9:30 AM premises known as 137 WEST MAIN STREET, STAMFORD, NY 12167-1033 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Stamford, Town of Harpersfield, County of Delaware and State of New York. Section 54.5, Block 6 and Lot 4 Approximate amount of judgment $210,457.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #271/10 LEE C. HARTJEN, ESQ., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff – 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

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Village of Delhi 9 Court Street Delhi, NY 13753 607-746-2258 The Village of Delhi will be accepting bids for the trimming and removal of trees throughout the Village, and the grinding to below existing grade of existing stumps as identified. Specifications are available for viewing at the Village Clerk’s office at 9 Court Street, Delhi, New York 13753. Bids will be accepted until October 27, 2017 at noon.

The Village accepts the right to reject any and all bids.

Michele Griffin Clerk/Treasurer Village of Delhi STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF DELAWARE WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs.

MICHELLE TRUMAN, et al., Defendants NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Delaware County on August 28, 2017, I, Marvin D. Parshall, Jr., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 20, 2017 at the Delaware County Courthouse, Front Courthouse Steps, 3 Court Street, Village of Delhi, County of Delaware, State of New York, at 10:00 A.M., the premises described as follows: 30530 State Highway 10 a/k/a 30530 State Route 10 Walton, NY 13856 SBL No.: 274.-2-29 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Walton, County of Delaware and the State of New York The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 2016-745 in the amount of $65,433.01 plus interest and costs.

Jennifer T. Abenhaim, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST William G. Kaferstein, Assunta R. Russo, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 4-32017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Courthouse, 3 Court St., Delhi, NY on 11-6-2017 at 10:00AM, premises known as 779 Austin Road, Harpersfield, NY 13786. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Harpersfield, County of Delaware, State of New York, Section: 12 Block: 3 Lot: 12. Approximate amount of judgment $119,417.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index#: 645/2016.

Dolores G. Fogarty, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080385-F00 48681 Notice is hereby given that the Preliminary budget for the Town of Andes, Delaware County, State of New York for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 is complete and on file in the Office of the Town Clerk where it is available for public inspection.

Further notice is hereby given that the Andes Town Board will meet and hold a Public Hearing on November 9th, 2017 at 6:45PM at the Andes Town Hall. At said public hearing any person may be heard in favor or against the preliminary budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items therefore contained.

Further notice is given that pursuant to Section 108 of Town Law, that the following is the proposed salaries for elected officials: Supervisor- $16,000 / Town Boardfour @ $4,000 each / Justices- two @ $8,297.50 each / Tax Collector$8,700 / Sole Assessor- $43,046 / Town Clerk- $24,591 / Superintendent of Highways- $47,000

By Order of the Andes Town Board Kimberly A. Tosi Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE The resolution published herewith has been adopted on the 19th day of October, 2017, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Andes Central School District is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law

which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Robert Chakar District Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 19, 2017 OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ANDES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 AUTHORIZING NOT TO EXCEED $3,636,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FINANCE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS AT AN ESTIMATED AGGREGATE MAXIMUM COST OF $3,636,000, LEVY OF TAX IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS IN PAYMENT THEREOF, THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH SUM FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the qualified voters of the Andes Central School District No. 2 (the “District”), at a special meeting of such voters duly held on the 26th day of September, 2017 duly approved a proposition authorizing the issuance of serial general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,636,000 to finance the reconstruction of various District buildings, perform site work and improvements and acquire original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such buildings are to be used at a cost not to exceed $3,636,000, the expenditure of such sum for such purpose, and the levy of the necessary tax therefor, to be levied upon the taxable property of the District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; NOW THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS BOARD OF EDUCATION AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The District shall reconstruct various District buildings, including site work and improvements, and acquire original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such buildings are to be used, at a cost not to exceed $3,636,000, as more particularly described in Section 3 hereof, and as generally outlined to and considered by the voters of the District at the special District meeting held on September 26, 2017.

Section 2. The District is hereby authorized to (a) issue its serial general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,636,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York.

Section 3. The class of objects or purposes to be financed pursuant to this Resolution (the “Purpose”) is the reconstruction of various District buildings, perform site work and improvements and acquire original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such buildings are to be used.

Section 4. It is hereby determined and declared that (a) the maximum cost of the Purpose, as estimated by the Board of Education, is $3,636,000, (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the cost of said Purpose, and (c) the District plans to finance the cost of the Purpose from funds raised by the issuance of the Bonds and bond anticipation notes hereinafter referred to.

Section 5. It is hereby determined that the Purpose is one of the class of objects or purposes described in Subdivision 97 of Paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, and that the period of probable usefulness of the Purpose is thirty (30) years.

Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the sale of the Bonds, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said President of the Board of Education, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 7. The power to further authorize the issuance of the Bonds and bond anticipation notes and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of the Bonds and bond anticipation notes, including the consolidation with other issues and the use of substantially level or declining debt service, subject to the provisions of this Resolution and the Local Finance Law, and to sell and deliver the Bonds and bond anticipation notes, is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education. The President of the Board of Education is hereby authorized to sign and the District Clerk is hereby authorized to attest any Bonds and bond anticipation notes issued pursuant to this

TREADWELL Thanks for all your support of the Kellogg Educational & Community Center. The Treadwell Community Cafe Fundraiser met its goal for the matching grant from the O’Connor Foundation.

Treadwell Fire Department is hosting their annual Halloween Party Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. at the firehouse. Costume contests for babies through adults.

There will be a 3D Puzzle event at the Kellogg Educa-

Resolution, and the District Clerk is hereby authorized to affix to such Bonds and bond anticipation notes the corporate seal of the District.

Section 8. The faith and credit of the District are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds and bond anticipation notes as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall be levied annually on all taxable real property of the District, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable.

Section 9. This Resolution shall constitute the declaration of the District’s “official intent” to reimburse expenditures authorized by Section 1 with proceeds of the Bonds and notes, as required by United States Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2.

Section 10. This Resolution shall be published in full by the District Clerk together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of said Local Finance Law, and such publication shall be in each official newspaper of the District. The validity of the Bonds or of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of the Bonds may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the District is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this Resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication; or if said obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

Section 11. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law for the Town of Andes, Delaware County, State of New York, titled “A Local Law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law 3-c.” Said Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 9th, 2016 at 6:45PM at the Andes Town Hall, 115 Delaware Ave. At said Public Hearing any person may be heard in favor or against the Proposed Local Law. A copy of the proposed law is available for review at the Town Clerk’s Office.

By order of the Andes Town Board Kimberly A. Tosi LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Ark Place, LLC (“LLC”), a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed on 10/17/17. Offices located Delaware County. Sec’y of State designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served.

Sec’y of State shall mail a copy of such process to the LLC at 42366 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity.

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Town of Bovina Town Board will hold a Budget Public Hearing on November 11, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the Bovina Community Hall, 1866 County Highway 6, Bovina, NY. Catherine Hewitt, RMO Town Clerk/Collector NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Bovina, for the Fiscal Year 2018 has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk, 1866 County Highway 6, Bovina, NY where it is available for inspection by any interested person. The proposed salaries of the Elected Officials are as follows: Supervisor ........................ $18,629 Member of Council (4@$2,660) .....

tional and Community Center on Wed. Nov.1 from 3:30-5pm.

If your student loves to put puzzles together, this is a great event. Only 22 puzzles available. Reserve your spot by contacting dtuthill@stny.rr.com.

Treadwell Lego Club will be meeting Wednesday, Nov. 1 3:30-5pm at the Kellogg Educational & Community Center.

Creative play and challenges.

Wed. Nov. 29 will be Lego Winter Wonderland II. There will be 20 kits to put together AND setting up last year’s display and adding the news one to it.

Reserve your students’s spot by contacting dtuthill@stny. rr.com. Display will be set up

.......................................... $10,640 Highway Superintendent .. $50,659 Town Clerk/Collector ........ $11,410 Town Justice....................... $7,320 Catherine Hewitt, RMO Town Clerk/Collector NOTICE OF HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary budget of the Town of Colchester, Delaware County, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 01, 2018 has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town, where it is available for inspection by any interested person during regular office hours.

Further notice is hereby given that the Town Board of said Town of Colchester will meet and review said preliminary budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, the 1st day of November, 2017 at the Town Hall, 72 Tannery Road, Downsville, New York and that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor or against any item therein contained.

And further notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law that the following are proposed yearly salaries of the Town Officers of this Town: Supervisor $21,000.00 Town Clerk 33,000.00 Councilman (4@) 3,200.00 each Supt. of Highways 49,000.00 Town Justice (2@) 12,200.00 each Tax Collector 6,500.00 Assessor-Chairman 11,500.00 Assessors (2@) 5,250.00 each And further notice is hereby given that the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board will be held immediately following the Preliminary Budget Hearing.

By order of the Colchester Town Board.

Dated: October 18, 2017 Julie B. Townsend Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE • It is the Town of Colchester Highway Department’s goal to keep Town Highways in a passable condition during the winter months.

Any obstructions located in the Town’s right-of-way may hinder the ability of snow removal and storage.

• In an attempt to clear roads, drivers try to be careful not to damage any obstruction in the right-of-way; however that is not always possible. Therefore, any damage which may be done to mailboxes and fences while the Town Highway Department is trying to maintain the roads during the winter, will no longer be repaired or replaced by the Town, but will be the owner’s expense.

• Vehicles parked on the Town right-of-way are also a hindrance when trying to clear roads of snow.

Attempts will be made to contact the owners of such vehicles so they can be removed. However, if the Highway Dept. is unable to reach the owner, or if the vehicle is not removed, the Town will have the vehicle towed, at the owner’s expense.

• It is also a violation to plow snow across or shovel snow back into Town Highways when residents clear out their own driveways and/ or sidewalks. Be it noted that violators will be prosecuted.

• Reminder to all Town of Colchester Residents, the Town has a Sidewalk Ordinance which states: Snow and ice shall be removed from sidewalks within twelve hours after the snow has stopped falling and that the sidewalk shall be continuously maintained to be kept free of snow and ice.

• Local Law No. 2-1989 states no person, firm, corporation, association or other organization shall commence the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement of an access road or driveway from private lands to a Town Highway located in the Town of Colchester, without having applied for or obtained a Highway Access Permit from the Town Code Enforcement Officer.

By order of the Town of Colchester Town Board

for public viewing at the Bright Hill Literary Center for the month of December.

Treadwell Fire Department is hosting a Souper Supper Nov. 11 starting at 5 p.m. Veterans eat free, others by donation.

If you would like a Franklin Treadwell calendar, contact Amanda Goff or Kelly Kingsbury. This is a fundraiser.

Aladdin is being presented by the Franklin School Drama Club on Nov. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $6 for adults, students/senior citizens $5.

Franklin School will also host a Book Fair on Nov. 8-9.

The Franklin School is also

Dated: October 18, 2017 Julie B. Townsend Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 205-a of the Highway Law that the Town Board of the Town of Colchester has hereby passed a resolution designating the following Town Highways as Seasonal Limited Use Highways to be appropriately posted that snow and ice removal and maintenance may be temporarily discontinued from December 01, 2017 until April 01, 2018: Dry Brook Road Hawks Hollow Road Berg Brook Road Horse Brook Road-from the junction of Rogers Hill Road to Morton Hill Road.

Lower Russell Brook Road- from entrance to Russell Brook Campground northeasterly to said point of abandonment, being 523 feet.

Upper Russell Brook Road- from its intersection with Morton Hill Road southwesterly to said point of abandonment, being 4,137 feet.

Murphy Hill Road- from 1407 Murphy Hill Road to the end.

Baxter Mt. Road- from Rosencranse to the end.

By order of the Town Board Dated: October 18, 2017 Kenneth R. Eck Jr. Supt. of Highways Invitaion to Bid The Corbett Community Corporation invites sealed bids for the 2017-2018 annual snow removal and plowing of their Hall and Community field parking lot, road and Community Hall entrances. Bids will be received by the Corbett Community Corporation at P.O. Box 103, Downsville, NY 13755.

Bid sheets are available by contacting Corporation President, Blaine Stickle @ 363-7531. All bids must be sealed and labeled Snow Plowing Bid and can be hand delivered no later than the bid opening on October 26th, 2017 at the board meeting in the Corbett Community Hall. The Corbett Community Corporation reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

Tammy Lacey Corporation Secretary The Downsville Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners seeks the submission to them of sealed bids for the following items declared as excess by the District: Eight (8) sections of 21 foot length 6” diameter steel pipe.

Bids shall be sealed and marked “Steel Pipe Bid” on the outside and must be delivered by mail or person to the Downsville Fire District, PO Box 341, Main Street, Downsville, NY 13755 not later than 7:00 PM on November 20, 2017.

The Downsville Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all such bids for whatever reason they deem appropriate.

Lavonne Shields Secretary/Treasurer LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Hamden preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018 has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk where it is available for inspection during regular office hours.

Further notice is hereby given that the Town Board will meet and review said budget and hold a public hearing at the Hamden Town Hall at 6:30 pm on the 1st day of November 2017 and at such hearing any person or persons may be heard in favor of or against the preliminary budget as compiled or for or against any item or items therein contained pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law and proposed salaries of the following Town Officers and hereby specified as follows: Supervisor $6,900 Town Clerk 10,000 Councilmen 6,960 ($1,740 each) Town Justice 6,200

hosting a Veterans Breakfast on Nov. 9, at 7:30 a.m. with a program following.

If anyone is interested in being on the Kellogg Franklin Trust, please contact Dave Tuthill for instructions and exceptions. There will be an election to replace Deborah Tuthill on the Board on Nov. 14 at the Kellogg Educational & Community Center. A nominating petition of 25 signatures from the town of Franklin residents is required and either being an attendee of the Kellogg School or Kellogg Elementary School or is a resident of the town of Franklin/Treadwell.

Wednesday Painters of

Tax Collector 3,800 Supt of Hwy 49,000 Regular monthly meeting will follow the Public Hearing.

Dated: October 11, 2017 Dennise Yeary Hamden Town Clerk Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Town of Tompkins Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018 has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk where it is available for inspection during regular office hours.

Further notice is hereby given that the Town Board will meet and review said budget and hold public hearing at the Tompkins Town Hall at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 9, 2017. At such hearing, any person or persons may be heard in favor or against any item or items therein contained in the Preliminary Budget.

Regular Town Board meeting will follow.

Michelle Phoenix Town of Tompkins Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 205-a of Highway Law that Town of Tompkins Town Board has hereby passed a resolution designating the following highways as seasonal limited use highways to be appropriately posted that snow and ice removal and maintenance will be temporarily discontinued from December 1, 2017 until April 1, 2018 1. Barbour Brook Rd, above Waldo Bonker 2. Wagon Wheel Rd 3. Dry Brook, from Ferris Dean to Town line 4. Trout Creek Cemetery Rd. 5. Windfall Run, Crawford’s to Cal de sac 6. Frank Beers Rd. 7. Dufton Hollow Rd 8. Fletcher Hollow, above Crane’s 9. Gould Rd. 10. Detour Rd. Ron VanValkenburg Town of Tompkins Road Superintendant Dated 10/17/2017 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR BRONZE CREEK TITLE TRUST 2013- NPL1, Plaintiff, vs. BRYAN P. MEEKS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on September 18, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Supreme Courthouse, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY on November 28, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 17 Burton Street, Walton, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of and Town of Walton, County of Delaware and State of New York, Section 251.19, Block 1 and Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment is $164,570.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 241/2015.

Kelley Eckmair, Esq, Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Sprkle LLC, Article of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) 10/5/17. Office in Clinton County. SSNY has been designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1643 York Ave, 5W, New York, NY 10028. Purpose: Any legal Purpose.

Treadwell are showing in an exhibit at the Main Street Gallery in Cooperstown until Oct. 27.

November events at the Kellogg Educational & Community Center will be a large collection of Shirley Temple memorabilia and Shirley Temple movies from 1-4 on Nov. 11.

The movie, The Lorax will be shown in the afternoon of Nov. 18 from 2-4 p.m.

The New Hope Church in Walton is hosting a Pork Dinner Nov. 3 6-8:30. Reservations required. Contact Marie at 607464-4187. Free to veterans and family. Others by donation.

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Walter G. Moeller William Emans With great sadness the family of William Richard Emans announces his sudden passing, after a brief illness, on Aug. 25, 2017.

Bill will forever be remembered by: his brother Robert Emans, his wife Donna and their three children - Madison, Rachael, and Robert Jr. - all of Pennsylvania; and his sister Michele Emans and her two children - Karina and Christian - all of Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, William Robert and his mother, Anne Rae Emans.

Born in Walton on May 6, 1955, he graduated from Smithtown High School East where he received the New York State Regents Scholarship award. After graduating from Suffolk County Community College in 1975 with an associate of arts degree, he attended the University of Hawaii at Hilo for two years as a liberal arts major with a mathematics and science minor.

Bill understood there was more to life than what met the eye and strived to find his happiness.

His 62 year adventure was lived with drive and passion. With a confident brilliance, he was amazingly creative, and spent his life expressing his love of music, painting and pottery. He played the guitar, violin, and the piano and was known to pick up a banjo if you left one lying around!

His love of music left him with a penchant for Jazz. His pottery was so beautifully crafted that he established “emansPots” in 2000 which focused on “Creating pots to fill your empty spots…” His talent did not end there as he also celebrated his professional ability as a chef.

He enjoyed the simplicities of being an avid gardener, a voracious reader, and a skillful fisherman, seeking out the peacefulness of being one with the water and in the air. He became a certified scuba diver as well as a licensed pilot. Bill was at his happiest time in life while living in Hawaii. He shared a home he customized: his only dishes were those he created with a potter’s wheel. He rotated the fish in his tank with those he caught from his most recent dives, and did this all while hand in hand with a true love. Bill left his mark in Hawaii with his custom built volcanic rock walls.

His skill was such that his hand crafted walls required no mortar.

Bill was a man who loved life and embraced all it had to offer.

We will miss his wonderful dry wit humor. The world has lost a talented soul.

In memory of Bill and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Daily Bread, Inc, of Melbourne, Fla. Needed donations can be found at www. dailybreadinc.org/donate.

Raymond A. Edwards Raymond A. Edwards, 85, of Walton passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, following a long illness.

Raymond was born Nov. 9, 1931 in Downsville, the son of the late Orville and Gertrude (Quick) Edwards. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. He married the former, Helen Birdsall, on Oct. 31, 1952 in Callicoon.

Raymond was a Business Manager for Sidney Federal Credit Union in Walton for many years. He was a member of the Truman C. Tobey Post #32 American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 270. He was one of the founders of the Walton Booster Club where he served as the first President. His interest was in sports, coaching football, girls softball and basketball. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his Coachman Club.

Raymond is survived by his loving family, his wife, Helen of Walton; his son, David Edwards of Walton, grandchildren, Camie, Shawni, Justin, Morgan, and great grandson, Maverick, and several cousins.

Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with Courtneyfh.com.

Memorial contributions in Raymond’s memory may be made to the Walton Booster Club, 25269 State Highway 10, Walton, New York 13856.

Franklin Eyewear LLC

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Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful fall weather.

Elijah’s Closet, a thrift shop in the Walton First Congregational Church, is holding a special event on the weekend of Nov. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. All revenue will be given to My Brother’s Keeper, an arm of the church, which helps people in the Walton area with a one time need. The money generated from this weekend will help someone in the Walton area

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with a medical need. So mark your calendars and come and shop for something you want or need and know that the money spend will go to help someone in the Walton area with a specific need.

Church services for the Hamden, DeLancey and West Delhi Churches for Sunday, Oct. 29, will be held in the West Delhi Church at 11 am. Rev Patty Wolff will be leading the service.

Don’t forget the Election Day Luncheon coming up at the Hamden Church on Election Day. Come and enjoy delicious pie and homemade soup and sandwiches and visit after you go and vote.

Walter G. Moeller, 91, of Walton, and a long-time former resident of Lincoln Park, N.J. passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the New Jersey Firemen’s Home in Boonton.

Walter was born in Paterson, N.J. During the Depression, his family moved to Queens Village, and later to Smithtown Branch. When Walt’s father got a job with the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the family moved again.

His father was working on the North Carolina Battleship and Walter got to be there for the ship’s christening. While there, Walter attended Brooklyn Tech.

He later moved to Lincoln Park and lived with his grandmother while attending Bloomfield Tech until his sophomore year. He worked various jobs including at the fountain in the local drug store, on various farms including the Parson’s farm where one of his responsibilities was fixing the tractor, at Harmon’s Machine Corporation, and driving a truck with deliveries to New York City.

In 1945, Walter enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a soldier during World War II until the war ended in 1946.

While in the Navy, he gained more mechanical knowledge which would prove to serve him well going forward in his life’s vocation. In thanks for his time in the Navy, Walter was the recipient of the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, and American Theatre Medal.

After the war, Walt returned home to Lincoln Park and got a job as a truck driver with Halls Motor Freight in Paterson. He met Margaret Morgan at the roller skating rink one night and quickly fell in love. Believing that Margaret always deserved to be picked up in a clean car, while they were dating, he rented a garage next to the trucking company, to house that car so it wouldn’t get unnecessarily dirty sitting outside all day. Their mutual affection led to marriage on Saturday, November 6, 1948 at the Reformed Church in Ridgewood.

After the wedding, Walter initially took a job working for Margaret’s uncle delivering bricks, but his love of auto mechanics ultimately led him into that field of work. Walter owned a Texaco gas and repair business on Chapel Hill Road in Lincoln Park, then, in 1966, he built a state-ofthe-art, five-service bay Shell gas and service center at 275 Comly Road in Lincoln Park. Walt placed a high value on customer service.

Consequently, if an employee failed to clean a customer’s windshield or ask them if they’d like their oil checked, they would find themselves seeking employment elsewhere. As part of his business, he also operated a busy tow truck fleet. On one particular call, Walt went to do the tow himself. Not knowing that it was Walt, the customer said, “Just tell Walt I’ll pay him when I see him” to which Walt replied, “I’m Walt and you can pay me now.” In 1971, Walt shifted gears again. He leased the gas station to Shell Oil and began a new venture – a mobile service which he called “Walt’s Automotive Service.”

In this business, his work was strictly restricted to the repair of commercial trucks and, instead of customers coming to him, he

would go to where the customer was.

In the late 1960s, Walt and Margaret purchased land and built a home in Trout Creek.

They enjoyed weekends upstate until moving there permanently in 1990 after Walt retired.

Throughout their 47 years of marriage, Walt and Margaret enjoyed many good times together until her passing in 1995. They got to go to Hawaii once and, because of their love for country music, they loved trips to Branson, Missouri.

Throughout his entire life, Walt lived a life dedicated to the service of his family, friends, and neighbors. In addition to his voluntary service in the U.S. Navy, you could name almost any organization and Walt probably served in it, including many faithful years as a local member of the Lincoln Park American Legion Post 279, the Lincoln Park Lions Club, The Free and Accepted Masons, and The Shriners. When he was just 16 years old, Walt joined the Lincoln Park Fire Department Hose Company #1. For the next 50 years he responded to fire calls day and night in Lincoln Park and the surrounding area and, when he permanently moved to Trout Creek, he promptly joined the local fire department there and served for another 25 years, as well as at the local Trout Creek Masonic Lodge and Lions Club.

He even had his own antique American LaFrance fire truck.

Recently, Walt moved into the New Jersey Firemen’s home in Boonton. He enjoyed playing bingo, going to concerts and other musical programs, being outside on a beautiful day, and especially socializing with fellowretired fire fighters from all over the state. As a tribute to his fellow residents Walt even took it upon himself to create a huge map of New Jersey on which he marked the name of every resident fire fighter by the town on the map where that fire fighter had served.

Walt was a beloved human being who loved gathering his whole family, including his grandchildren, at his home in New York State, or serving others through his community presence and involvement in so many philanthropic organizations. He had the honor of touching a lot of lives during the course of his 91 years on this earth. Walt knew so many people and, consequently, it seemed that, no matter where he went, he would often be overheard asking someone “Where are you from?” He will be dearly missed.

Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret Moeller (nee Morgan) in 1995. He is survived by his daughter Carol Ann Anderson of Lincoln Park; two sons: Daniel W. Moeller and wife Barbara and Donald K. Moeller and wife Maria, both of Lincoln Park; five grandchildren: Kristie and husband Rob, Courtney and husband Adam, Danielle and husband Dave, Alysia, and Donald; five greatgrandchildren: Emily, Timmy, Logan, Callie, and Chase; his longtime companion Eleanor Misner of Walton, NY; his two sisters: Doris and Edna Mae; and Lois Moeller. He was predeceased by his sister Kathy Moeller.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at the funeral home, followed by interment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Walter’s name are asked to consider the New Jersey Firemen’s Home, 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005. _________________

David C. Thompson David C. Thompson, 61, a longtime resident of Walton, passed away early Saturday morning, October 21, 2017 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on June 6, 1956 in Sidney, the son of Russel T. Thompson and Beulah M. (Phoenix) Hussey. He married the former Lorraine Philpott on May 17, 1980 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Sidney. He first worked at Del-Met, Walton; he then was a machinist at Bard-Parker, Hancock, and finally worked as an instructor at Broome-Tioga BOCES for computer networking and repair. He was a mentor for Skills USA, teaching computer networking. He proudly served his country in the US Navy Seabee’s.

David loved the outdoors and everything in it. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and camping with Jackie and Dave Brown. He loved puttering in the garage, “Lorraine’s Doghouse”, riding motorcycle, watching NASCAR, playing with the grandkids and belonging to the Renegade Pulling Team.

David is survived by his loving family, his wife, Lorraine, his mother Beulah M. Hussey, Treadwell; children, Melissa and Marc Layton, Trout Creek; Cecilia Thompson and James Palmer; and David A. and Amy Campbell, all of Walton., grandchildren, Jordan, Nathaniel, Caleb, Isabelle, Douglas, Cameron, Kiersten, Damien, Madison, Kaden and Nevaeh; brothers, Arthur Thompson, Morrisville; Thomas Thompson, Walton, sisters, Irene Catron, Treadwell; and Mary Marincell, brothersin-law Mark Philpott Sidney, Ronald Philpott, Massachusetts; sister-in-law Karen and Dan Woodruff, Saranac Lake and Ericka Philpott, Nantucket; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many close loving friends.

He was predeceased by his father, Russel, mother- and father-inlaw, Kristin Greene and James Philpott and step-fathers, Allan Greene and Donald Hussey.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Walton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in David’s memory may be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, 913 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088, or Walton EMS, 61 West St., Walton, NY 13856.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting www. courtneyfh.com. _________________

Kenneth Hamilton

Kenneth L. Hamilton, 76, of Fort Royal, Va., a former resident of Sidney, died Monday, Oct. 16 at his residence.

A service was held Friday from C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney, with Rev. Gary Bonebrake officiating. Burial was in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church, North Myrtle Beach, Va. or to Blue Ridge Hospice, Winchester, Va.

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This coming Saturday night Oct. 28, there will be a Halloween Party held at the American Legion hall in Downsville starting at 4 p.m. Parents are required to come with their children. They will have costume judging, spook house and refreshments plus other activities, put on by Ruby Bull and Bobbi Jo, and Crystal.

There will be a Halloween party held at the East Branch Firehouse on Oct. 31 starting at 6 p.m. Games, judging and refreshments for all local kids and parents. So go trick or treating and then come to the firehouse for more fun. Put on by the East Branch Fire Dept.

On Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Cooks Falls Fire House the Dept. and Auxiliary are holding a Trunk and Treat party for all local kids and parents from 4 to 7 p.m.

There will be candy, donuts and apple cider to share. All are welcome to come.

Thursday Oct. 19 the Colchester Senior Citizens held their monthly meeting at the Legion hall. There were 25 members present; a lovely luncheon was enjoyed by all. Then election of officers took place. Officers are as follows: President Sis Doig, Vice President Joyce Steflick, Secretary Carol Lacey and Treasure Mary Ann Stanczyk. Christmas Dinner was voted on; it will be catered by the Downsville Diner. The Kp List for next year was compiled and the meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m. Then we played the junk game which everyone enjoyed. Next monthly meeting will be Nov. 16 at noon.

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The Reporter October 21 was my youngest son Joseph and his three children Samantha, Lizzy and Joey Jr., of Pennsylvania. They enjoyed going riding on the club, checking out there tree stands with his brothers and nephews and nieces. They spent the night here and went back to Pennsylvania Sunday morning. It was nice to see all of them, the firstI seen my son since his hip operation back the first of Sept. My grandkids have grown so much, my baby grandson Joey isn’t a baby anymore, he has gotten so big. Proud of him, but proud of them all.

The Cooksfalls/Horton Firemen’s and Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Nov. 18 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the fire hall in Cooks Falls. Free will offering at the door, take outs available. Menu includes Spaghetti and sausages, garlic bread, salad, beverage and dessert, so come out and help support the fire company and ladies auxiliary.

The Downsville Fire Dept. will also be holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Nov. 18 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Downsville fire hall. Free will offering at the door, take outs available.

The Downsville Central Achool Halloween Parade will be held on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. The kids will parade over town weather permitting, in case of rain the parade will take place inside the school.

Joan Luscomb of Shinhopple went to the Rummage sale in Downsville last week, she had a wonderful time going through all the merchandise they had and brought much back with her.

The Colchester Community UMC thanks all those that donated or worked at the rummage sale, very much appreciated

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Randall S. Bowers

Randall S. Bowers of Roscoe, a retired automobile technician for Kirchner’s Chevrolet and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at his home. He was 76.

The son of the late Vincent A. and Josephine Misner Bowers, he was born June 20, 1941 in Roscoe.

Randy was an avid knife collector; he had been a member of the Wawarsing Historical Knife Museum; a member of the Shady Acres Hunting Club; a member of the Twin Village Golf Course and a member of the United Church of Roscoe.

Sur vivors include his daughters, Margo Bowers Hendrickson and her husband William J. Jr. of Hurleyville; Ro n i Jo Bowe r s a n d h e r companion Christopher Koller of Middletown, and Rachelle

A. Bowers and her companion Aaron Baxter of Roscoe; two grandchildren, Anna Josephine Hendrickson and Noah Matthew Hendrickson both of Hurleyville; his sister, Marsha Banks and her husband Fred of Roscoe; many nieces, nephews, cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews; and his canine companion, Bella.

He was predeceased by his wife, Jo Ann Bowers; and one brother, Ronald Bowers.

Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave. Roscoe.

Funeral services will be Sunday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Bridgette LeConey will officiate.

Burial will be in the Tennannah Lake Cemetery, Roscoe.

Memorial contributions in Randy’s name may be made to

documentary screening at SUNY Delhi, in Sanford Hall, room 250.

This month, Filmmaker Lacey Schwartz will join us to discuss her award-winning documentary “Little White Lie.” Lacey grew up in a Jewish household in Woodstock with loving parents and a strong sense of her identity, despite occasional remarks from those around her who wondered how a white girl could have such dark skin. But when she reached adolescence, Lacey began to question her ori-

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Normand Bourdon

Normand C. Bourdon, 74, of Unadilla, died Thursday, Oct. 19 at Fox Hospital, Oneonta.

In keeping with his wishes, there were no services.

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On Tuesday, Oct. 31, there will be a Halloween Party at the Cannon Free Library at 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 0-5 wear should wear costumes to the library. Children will get to enjoy Halloween stories and songs, crafts, and snacks. The Village of Delhi will observe Halloween from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. If you see a Teal pumpkin outside a home, it means that it offers a non food treat. From 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Upsilon Delta Epsilon will host Trunk or Treat in the lower parking lot at SUNY Delhi. The Teal Pumpkin Project is working to raise awareness of food allergies and promoting inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season. If you see a teal pumpkin outside a home, it means that they will offer a non food item for your trick or treater.

You will find a teal pumpkin at 17 Elm Street. Northern Lights Angel “Catskill Krafted” Gift Shop will be offering non food treats to trick or treaters.

Community club meetings this week include the Hamden Senior Citizen Club meets at the Hamden Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at noon at the Hamden Town Hall.

The group meets for covered dish lunch. Beverages furnished. Bring your own table service. Call 607746-6578 for more information.

Car Seat Safety Checks will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Learn how to correctly install your child’s safety or booster seat. Call WIC at 607746-1700 for an appointment. The Rotary group holds their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 6:10 p.m. also at Cross Roads Cafe.

Enjoy your week. Be safe and let me know of any upcoming events you know will be taking place in the Delhi area. Please keep me apprised of the fun things that are happening around you that you want to share.

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