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Del. County BOS Appoints Public Defender By Alyshia Korba DELHI - The Delaware County Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting on May 22 was headlined by the appointment of Joseph A. Ermeti as Delaware County Public Defender. Ermeti is the founder of The Law Office of Joseph A. Ermeti in Sydney. The public defender’s office was established by the BOS on March 13. Prior to this, the county relied on private attorneys for indigent defense. Ermeti will take office starting Aug. 1 with an annual salary of $105,000. His term will end on Dec. 31, 2020. During the meeting, the board also discussed the Delaware County Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Program Transportation which is a program to help children with disabilities meet their developmental goals. This topic was presented by Director of Public Health Services Amanda Walsh. The resolution, which was approved, will authorize the county department of public health services to make awards to the lowest bidders for transportation costs. Walsh said that this is im-

portant because there are many expenses associated with the program. According to Walsh, an average of 25-30 kids are transported every day. The program provides transportation to locations across multiple counties. “That’s why I say it’s a very expensive program because they (the children) have specialized seats, there’s specialized training that all those drivers have to have, the vehicles have to meet certain standards and there’s also a distance issue,” Walsh said. “We have standards for how they’re transported.” Hamden Town Supervisor Wayne Marshfield introduced another issue to the BOS regarding the potential legalization of marijuana in New York. Marshfield said that he believes that the state will soon legalize marijuana. “I think we need to address that. I think we need to have a resolution opposing it before it becomes too late,” Marshfield said. Board chair Tina Molé said that the issue of legalizing marijuana will be on the agenda of the next meeting on June 26.

Walton Central School 2019-20 Budget Passes Incumbents and New BOE Member Elected

By Lillian Browne WALTON - With a vote of 361 to 170 the Walton Central School District approved a two percent increase in taxes to cover a $21,745,814 budget for the 201920 school year. The budget reflects a 4.22 percent increase in spending over last year. Incumbent board of education members Kevin Charles and Marilynn Lewis were both reelected to a second, three-year term with 447 and 388 votes respectively. They are joined by newcomer Mirranda MacDonald who captured the third seat that was up for election with 237 votes. Propositions to establish an $8 million capital project fund; to lease three new school buses at a cost of $56,100 per year for five years to and increase the Ogden Free Library’s budget by $1,831

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to a total of $123,916, were also approved by voters. In other school districts: Andes Central School budget passed 75 to 23; Dale Tait secured a seat on the board of education, with 84 votes; Alice DeVita received 75 votes. Franklin Central School budget passed 83 to 22 and Patricia Taggart captured the open seat on the board of education with 96 votes. School bus purchase/lease propositions in both districts passed. Sidney Central School budget passed with a vote of 217 to 29. Kerri Green retained her seat with 198 votes. Corbin Curley was elected to the other seat as a write-in candidate with 61 votes. South Kortright Central School voters passed their budget with a vote of 125 to 44. Voters also approved the purchase of two school buses by a margin of 145 to 24 and to establish and fund a repair fund with a balance not to exceed $250,000 - to be funded with unappropriated fund balances in future years. Terri Chichester was re-elected to a five-year term on the board of education with 145 votes. Delaware Academy at Delhi budget passed by a vote of 365 to 71; the bus lease was approved by a vote of 367 to 66; and Lucy Kelly was elected to the board of education with 333 votes; Seth Haight with 310 votes and Sean Leddy with 291 votes. Roscoe Central School’s budget passed with a vote of

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Donald ‘Doc’ O’Connell was the Walton Memorial Day Parade’s Grand Marshal. By Lillian Browne WALTON - The Walton community honored the memory of its military servicemen and women with a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27. The parade, led by Walton Central School Marching Band, wound from Delaware Street to Veterans’ Plaza where Retired National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Guard and Walton Supervisor Joe Cetta performed commander duties for the parade and ceremonies. At Veterans’ Plaza, Cetta delivered a com-

memoration telling parade-goers that more than one million military men and women have lost their lives in service to their country, since Colonial times. Parade participants paused briefly to toss lilac blooms into the West Branch of the Delaware River from the Bridge Street bridge, before continuing along the parade route. Following an invocation by Reverend Larry Light of New Hope Community Church, Marge Rutherford, a member of the American Legion See Walton Memorial Day Parade page 5

Margaretville Trustees Mull “Airbnb” Local Laws By Jesse Hilson At the May 21 meeting of the Margaretville Village Board of Trustees, Kent Brown of the Margaretville planning board made a presentation about “short term rental” services such as Airbnb. Brown talked about short term rentals, with an eye towards formulating a position in a local law before they became more prevalent which they are projected to do. There are some properties in the village that are being rented

regularly, Brown said, adding that the planning board didn’t want to prevent such businesses from existing since “there needs to be more hotels and motels in the area,” but that certain concerns needed to be addressed. Concerns Brown brought before the board were health and safety regulations, the proprietors’ bed tax responsibilities, and local contact people for rental properties since many proprietors are out of town. Brown presented several courses of action on the short

term rental situation, including creating a local law with a yearly application process including fire inspections, signage and smoke alarms. The last local law in Margaretville’s books touching on these rental issues was made in the 1980s, and since Airbnb is a new phenomenon, revised definitions were needed for such terms as “boarding house,” “tourist home,” “hotel, and “motel.” The local law would need to consider See Margaretville Mulls page 4

Walton Eighth Grader Recognized For Saving a Life By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - The community and the Delaware County Sheriff ’s Department will be honoring individuals in the community and within law enforcement who are courageous and selfless. Rachel Trimbell of Walton is the first official recipient of the Sheriff ’s Superstar Program. Trimbell saved a younger Walton

Central School student on the school bus who was choking on a piece of candy in late March. The 14 year old performed the Heimlich maneuver, a skill she learned through the Explorers Program. “I thought she needed to help,” Trimbell said. “Afterwards, I had a rush of adrenaline” She credited her experience with the Explorers program for having the tools to help first-

grader Danielle Miller, who had swallowed a Starburst candy. “The explorer program came to school for career day and I wanted to do it,” said Trimbell. According to Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond, the Sheriff ’s Superstar Program is community based and can nominate civilians. “I hear a lot of great things and See Walton 8th Grader page 2

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The high school has been having a Spirit Week and Friday they will have Class War Friday. Seniors should wear pink, Juniors should wear purple, Sophomores, yellow and Freshman wear blue. Should make some great pictures to see such a rainbow of colors. I hope there is a lot of participation. The high school will conduct another dramatization called “Shattered Dreams” today Wednesday. Students will portray an accident involving teens and drinking or substance abuse. This is a very powerful program that I hope will show these young adults the real dangers of even one bad decision. I am so glad they are doing this again just before prom and graduation. The First United Methodist Church will host the 14th annual street festival on Saturday, June 15 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. As always, there will be live music all day long, the famous sausage, peppers and onions, and freshly baked pies. The watermeloneating contest will be back along with the dunk tank. There will be face painting and a clown show, and other games and prizes. There will be vendors with crafts and upscale lawn sale items. Free hot dogs for all. New this year there will be a car cruise-in and it is hoped that all who have a show car will bring it and park it on the street next to the church. Call Lara Yambor so she can arrange to have enough room for participants, at 607-267-6221. Sounds like a lot of fun! Survivors of Suicide Support Group will meet on Wednesday, June 12 at 6 pm at 103 north St. This group is facilitated by people

who have also suffered loss. For more information call 607-8325888. Parents of New Hope Community Church Youth (NHCC) are excited to announce that their kids are going on an educational trip to Florida. In order to make this happen, your support is needed. The group will deliver your takeout orders from Danny’s Restaurant on Saturday, June 8 from 5-8:30 p.m. (All tips go towards church group expenses). Simply call 607-865-8496 to place an order and the kids will deliver it - a win win for everyone - must be within village limits, please. The William B. Ogden Free Library will host an artist’s reception with local artist Dawn Hodge Schermerhorn, on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dawn attended LaRoche College for interior design where she fell in love with painting. She has painted in acrylics for many years, and in the past year has begun to paint in watercolor. Everyone will enjoy seeing her work as much as she has enjoyed making it. Maria Schermerhorn, owner and operator of Delhi Community Compost (DCC), will be at the library Thursday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the environmental benefits of composting, soil building qualities, various methods of composting, food waste, using chickens to create compost, and her personal journey to what is now DCC and its impact on the community. Crafternoon - crafting for adults, Friday, June 14 at 1:30 at the library. This month - an upcycling project. Participants will make a no-sew market bag from a t-shirt. Free of charge - supplies

Meet Shep, In Search Of A Loving Home

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Meet Shep, The Reporter pet of the week. By Rosie Cunningham

DELHI - Meet Shep, a resident of the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society (HCHS) and The Reporter pet of the week. Shep is a 2-year-old Border Collie who is as friendly as can be. The male dog is well trained, can sit and listens to commands. He gets along well with other dogs and enjoys the company of all people. Last week the canine greeted shoppers at the Stamford Farmers Cooperative - something both he and visitors enjoyed thoroughly. He was surrendered to the HCHS on April 25 and is looking for his forever home. Shep enjoys affection, toys and is neutered. To see Shep visit www.heartofthecatskills.org or call the HCHS, 46610 State Highway 10, Delhi.

provided, though participants can bring their own t-shirt if they prefer. Sign-ups are appreciated. Ken Reynolds was the winner of the MS/HS PTSA raﬄe to benefit the Class of 2020. Thanks to everyone for their generous support and especially to Delaware Sport Center who donated the prize. The class is raising money for its prom and class trip for next year when they are seniors. The village of Walton is offering a recreation program again this summer - children received sign-up sheets through the school. Arts and Crafts classes are available for boys and girls ages 5-13 years, and will run July 1 through Aug. 8 from 9:30-11:30 depending on age. Field hockey will be available for girls who have completed third grade and will run July 1 to Aug. 1 Monday through Thursday 8:30-9:30. Basketball is for boys and girls who have completed third grade and will run July 1 through Aug. 8. The times will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. broken into age groups. Tennis is available for boys and girls who have completed third grade and runs July 1 to Aug. 1 from 1-3 p.m., divided into age groups. For any of these programs, fill out the sign-up sheet that was sent home. Extra copies are available at the school or village office. Swimming lesson sign-ups for boy and girls age 3-14 will be June 11 and June 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Walton pool. Consult with the lifeguards to determine which class your child will be assigned to. The Walton Chamber has collaborated with the Delaware County Chamber and the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency on a one-hour info session on Walton’s designation as an “Opportunity Zone” by New York state. The designation allows for incentivized business development in Walton. The meeting will be Thursday,

June 6 at Molto Expresso, 151 Delaware Street, from 11 a.m. until noon. This presentation is free and open to anyone interested in learning more funding from the IDA. IDA President Jim Thomson will detail Opportunity Zones business project requirements and how the projects can be funded. Thomson will also provide information about the Delaware County IDA and how it invests in communities differently than traditional lenders. This session is for anyone interested in opening or expanding a business, municipal leaders, real estate agents, accountants, lawyers and investors. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Walton Chamber of Commerce, town and village of Walton are coordinating the donation of bike racks for a few places in the village. The plan is for one at the theatre sign of village hall, two at Veteran’s Plaza, and one other location to be determined. These groups hope to promote bike rides, both village and town, with mapped routes and scenic lookouts highlighted. More info to come. (I’d like to thank Lillian Browne for promoting the idea among all the stakeholders, and am happy we can all come together to accomplish this recreational boost to our area.) On Saturday, June 1 there will be a chicken barbecue at Walton Motors from 10 a.m. until sold out to benefit the Walton Vet’s Club to benefit local veterans. It’s not too late to get a middle school yearbook, but you need to reserve it this coming week to get one. Once they are here, all are first home first serve. Send the $15 to me or Mrs. Sullivan in the middle school office. All are welcome on Friday, June 14 to the First United Methodist Church for Songs of the Human Spirit, a concert by local musicians making a joyful noise.

The program is from 7-9 p.m. and admission is one non-perishable item to benefit the Walton Food Bank. There will be a first-time camper open house at 4-H Camp Shankitunk on Sunday, June 2 from 2-4 p.m. at the camp in Delhi. Take a tour, meet the staff, ask questions, and learn more about the camp and program. Questions, contact Cooperative Extension at 865-6531. There will be a 2019 NYS 4-H Stem Camp on Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16 at 4-H Camp Shankitunk for ages 10 and older. Seven courses will be offered which deal with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Cost is $75 per person and students will sleep overnight in the bunks at the camp. Class sizes are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis. Contact Emily Roach at 865-6531 x107 or email esc33@cornell. edu for further information or questions. Bake Sale at the hospital June 6 in the lobby across from the gift shop. Regular bakers will send their usual goodies and is sponsored by the DVH Volunteers. The 252 kids, the religious release group of Townsend Elementary children, has announced a Vacation Bible School on July 8-12 with the theme of Power Up, Raise Your Game. Sign your child up - call or text 607-434-6724 or email newhopecc45@gmail.com. Friday, June 7 is the annual Townsend School family barbecue. If you are able to come to eat lunch with your child that day, send your reservation this week so the cafeteria staff has enough prepared. Students eat free, parents have a small charge. Students eat at their regular lunch time, and you can stay to eat with siblings.

Walton 8th Grader... continued from front page I want to honor those who are deserving,” he said. DuMond said it is all about the kids. “We need to change the world through kids - they are the next generation,” he said. DuMond nominated Trimbell after he learned about her act. “She inspired me - it’s a tough world out there,” he said. “There is a lack of commitment from the community and volunteer service to the community and it’s important to recognize that.” DuMond said one of the sheriff ’s association’s motto is “all about the kids.” “We strive to be youth oriented,” he said. Following high school, the

WCS student said she would like to become involved in the medical field. “Maybe an Army doctor or trauma doctor,” she said. Trimbell is the first to be recognized for the Sheriff ’s Superstar Program. He said he welcomes nominations from the community to suggest either civilians or law enforcement for the recognition. DuMond added that he recently adopted a new program entitled The Delaware County Sheriff ’s Office Award Recognition Program which will recognize the extraordinary acts by both law enforcement officers and civilians during situations which, as seen by the public and

by law enforcement, require heroic acts of bravery and courage. The commendation and awards program of the Sheriff ’s Office is meant to honor those individuals who show qualities that go above and beyond what should ordinarily be expected and are valiant in their effort to preserve life, liberty and property. “People do extraordinary acts every day and now we can acknowledge those acts,” said DuMond. To nominate an individual, visit the Delaware County Sheriff ’s Department website and download an application to submit, email fax or bring in, to the department.

On Saturday, June 15, the American Legion Post 1379 located in Stamford, along with the Leatherstocking Honor Flight, Inc. will host a joint benefit golf tournament.

The American Legion Post 1379 will use its portion of the proceeds for maintenance of its building, various donations to community services (School Scholarships, Wounded War-

riors, The Leatherstocking Honor Flight, Inc.), as well as participating in local events. The Leatherstocking Honor Flight, Inc. will use its portion of the proceeds to continue its great mission. This organization coordinates and provides a complimentary trip (including transportation from a park and ride, airfare, and meals) for Veterans from World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars to Washington, D.C. The Veterans board a bus, are escorted by local Veterans who ride their motorcycles or trucks flying the American flag. The convoy is then picked up by the local police and escorted to Albany Airport. A band will be playing, as hundreds of people greet the Veterans, thanking them for their service. Upon arrival in Baltimore, people throughout the airport come to the gate to welcome the Veterans. A bus takes the Veterans into Washington, D.C. with police escort. All the war Memorials and the Arlington Cemetery will be visited. Some of our Veterans are wheelchair bound and there will be special guardians and sometimes a family member who can escort them.

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Walton Weather Observer Frank Ward, on location at the Walton Fire Department, with volunteer firefighter and Explorer Club member Joe and Anthony Cetta.

Summary for Last Week Outlook For the Coming Week Hope you had a nice holiday weekend. Most of the time it was dry and allowed for lots of outside activities. During the week we got a little more than 3/4 of an inch of rain, which is drier than the week before that, when we had over two inches, but still it’s wet out there. For May, at the moment (Monday) we have five and three-quarters inches, and there is still four days to go, and two of those have rain in them. With the exception of this past chilly Friday when the high was only 58 degrees, temperature-wise it was in the upper 60s to mid to upper 70s so that wasn’t bad at all. Tuesday’s outlook is for possible severe

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Chamber of Commerce Hosts Strategy Session For Recovery-Friendly Workplaces By Alyshia Korba DELHI-The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosted a workforce development event on May 28. The event was directed towards business owners and managers who are looking to hire employees in drug or alcohol addiction recovery. The goal of the event was to provide strategies for employers to help their employees be successful on and off the job. About 20 people attended the workshop and the event was livestreamed on the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for people who were not able to attend. The event featured a short film called “A Slice of Hope” produced by Vecc Videography in collaboration with the LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addiction as well as the Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc. (FOR-DO). The film provided strategies to create a recoveryfriendly workplace and showcase the benefits of hiring employees in addiction recovery. The film featured Sal’s Pizzeria and Restaurant in Oneonta, one of the first recovery-friendly businesses in Otsego County. “We’ll give anyone a chance if they’re clean and sober,” said Sal’s co-owner, Jennifer Grigoli. Julie Dostal, who works for LEAF and contributed to the film, said that people in addiction recov-

Special Meeting In Walton Today There will be a special meeting of the village of Walton Board of Trustees today Wednesday, May 29 at 4 p.m. in the village clerk’s office, 21 North Street, to approve final abstract on 2018-2019 and all other matters that are presented to the Board.

ery make good employees because they are thankful for the opportunity to work. “It is a grateful group of people,” Dostal said. “What boss isn’t interested in having grateful people working for them?” Representatives from the Delaware County Probation Department, Delaware County Drug Treatment Court, CDO Workforce and the Department of Labor were present at the event to give information on the accountability requirements and financial incentives associated with hiring employees in recovery. Director of probation for the Delaware County Probation Department, Scott Glueckert, spoke at the workshop about how his department helps to get recovering addicts hired. “For the people who ask ‘How can I hire this population? Is this going to affect my business?’ You probably already do hire them, you just don’t know it,” Glueckert said. Both Glueckert and Deborah Bender, who works for the department of labor, spoke about the financial benefits for businesses

who hire employees in recovery. Gluecker advised the attending business owners on the tax refund in New York state that is available to employers with at-risk employees. Bender spoke about the federal bonding program which reimburses employers who hire convicted felons for any financial losses that are caused by these employees. For many of the people who worked on this film, addiction is a personal issue. This includes Bender, whose son is a heroin addict and is currently in the county jail. “It breaks my heart,” Bender said. “I’ve gone to 10 funerals in the past 10 years for my son’s friends; kids who slept at my house when they were young.” Ben Riker, outreach coordinator for FOR-DO, also spoke about his struggles with addiction. “I’ve been to inpatient treatment four times and what I needed when I got out of treatment last time was a community center,” Riker said. “With this program, the opportunity is there to allow employers to be an integral part of the recoveryoriented system of care.”

Kevin Charles, Mirranda MacDonald and Marilynn Lewis were elected to three-year terms as Walton Central School Board of Education members on May 21. Pictured are Mirranda MacDonald and Kevin Charles. 88 to 21 and Gary Dahlman was elected to the board of education with 102 votes. Hancock Central School voters passed its $11,590,423 budget with a vote of 97 - 26. Propositions to fund the public library at $84,483 passed by a vote of 108 - 15; to purchase a 28 passenger bus, a 65 passenger bus, a Chevrolet Traverse and a utility truck passed by a vote of 98 - 26, and to establish a capital reserve fund to purchase vehicles to transport students was passed 98 - 25. Gene Homer and Todd Jacobs were elected to the board of education with terms ending 2022 with 113 and 106 votes respectively. Downsville Central School budget passed with a vote of 87 13. Gary Champlin was re-elect-

ed to the board of education. Margaretville Central School budget passed with a vote of 113 - 20 and a proposition to purchase/lease a school bus passed 94 - 38. Elected to the board of education were: Mike Boice with 93, Gloria Zolo-Mulloy with 21 votes and Terry Johnson with 106 votes. Charlotte Valley Central School budget passed with a vote of 101 - 64. Matt Moyse and Robert Dianich were elected to the board of education. Roxbury Central School budget passed by a vote of 116 - 67. Voters passed a proposition to establish a capital reserve fund 117 - 63. Edward Dalski was reelected as a board of education member.

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Bushel In Delhi Moves A Few Doors Down By Rosie Cunningham

DELHI - Bushel has made a move after three years, relocating from 84 Main Street to 106 Main Street in Delhi. Bushel is a mixed-use nonprofit storefront space that hosts gallery shows; educational and arts-related workshops and talks; yoga, social dance, reiki, and massage; literary readings; film screenings; farmers’ meet-ups; community conversations, and occasional pop-up shops featuring local and handmade goods. Bushel is co-directed by seven people, each of whom share decision-making, programming duties, and general day-to-day heft in equal measure - Marcus Darwin Johnson, Sunnie Joh, Tianna Kennedy, Anna Moschovakis, Danniel Schoonebeek, Mary Skinner, and Mina Takahashi. “When we started Bushel we were operating under the belief — perhaps without knowing it — that Bushel’s real pulse was the surrounding community’s relationship to the modest room into which we’d welcomed them: their physical and intellectual presence at events, their passion toward engagement with Bushel’s evolving mission,” said Schoonebeek. “After our first year or two, it became clear to us, with joy, that Delhi and other surrounding communities really did want to collaborate with us and help shape what Bushel becomes, so when the opportunity presented itself to us to have more room to create programming for Delhi and have a little more autonomy in the process, it felt like a vital, assured transition. We’re eager to get up and running again and show everyone our new home.”

Bushel opened at the new location over Memorial Day weekend. Schoonebeek and co-director Sunnie Joh explain what makes the not-for-profit special. “I often say that I wish Bushel existed when I was growing in Delhi in the 90s,” said Schoonebeek. “I’d just started to learn that I love books and art and music as a teenager, but I had to travel far outside of Delhi to chase down those interests. More than anything, I want Bushel to create a commons where members of upstate New York’s community, no matter their age, can gather and talk, laugh and look at art and exchange ideas, help us evolve what this area wants.” “Bushel is a community-driven experiment. After three years in operation, I feel like we’re providing a real service to our community and we’re able to support and contribute to the larger network of amazing organizations around us,” added Joh. “One thing that’s great about Bushel is that it’s always evolving. It’s our mission to stay current and forward-thinking while providing a consistent, safe place for people to gather, learn, connect, experiment. As an architectural designer, it’s important and meaningful to me to be able to provide a flexible and well-designed public place that can support a range of public events from yoga to live music to art exhibitions.” The new space has a dedicated reading room in order to encourage interaction with Bushel’s carefully selected collection of books and periodicals. It also features a better layout for the display of sculpture and the whole variety of programming we offer. The new space is ADA accessible

and within a few months, the back half of the building will be open to increase Bushel’s ability to accommodate diverse programming initiated by the community, as well as co-working and other Bushel-sponsored activities. “We have year-round exhibitions of visual art on our walls, with opening and closing receptions that book-end each exhibition,” said Schoonebeek. “We also run a monthly literature series, which to date has featured readings by poets and prose writers from all over Delaware County, New York state, occasionally the world. Having seven co-directors means that we inevitably, and deliberately, have a tremendous range of programming. We host farmer meet-ups, as well as environmental and ecological programming. We book bands, we screen films, in the past we’ve organized sign-making protest workshops. Clothing swaps and seed swaps and dance classes have always been community favorites, along with yoga classes and drawing classes, and we’ve already scheduled a few writing workshops for our new home. We also make Bushel available for regular open hours on week-

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where organizations can hold group meetings and discussions.” For more information, or to learn more about what Bushel has to offer, visit www.bushelcollective.org.

Margaretville Mulls... continued from front page how many short term rentals could be in a single building, and would need to define short term rentals as being those places rented for fewer than 30 days, Brown said. Another concern that short term rentals present, Brown said, had to do with towns having a “good portion of their housing stock” taken by people buying houses with the sole purpose of renting them. He also said that it was a selling point for local realtors to advertise that a town’s properties had “great AirBnb potential.” Deputy Mayor Dave Budin said he didn’t want to discourage businesses, but the Airbnb model would impact on the community, in particular properties purchased for Airbnbs in Margaretville and preventing people from moving into the village. The planning board members would be in communication with the village board members it was decided. • In other business, the roof of the Gottfried Building, in which the local government is based, is in need of repair. Mayor John Hubbell updated the board on the project, that Lothrop Associates LLP Architects approved the bid from J&B Installations, Inc, to replace the roof. The Gottfried Building also needs a new lock system and the trustees, after discussing three options, went with an electronic door lock option that will cost $3,800. • The trustees discussed summer employment help in conjunction with the department of public works. These employees would assume certain duties such as mowing lawns so the full-time employees could focus on larger projects.

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Class of 2019 Franklin Central School Valedictorian Cora VanKingsley played “Taps.”

Franklin Honors Those That Served Selflessly, Including Uzenski By Trish Tyrell One could not ask for better weather for Memorial Day this year in Franklin, where community members and visitors gathered to visit with friends and family, view the annual parade and observe a commemorative service recognizing and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. The annual parade, lead by the Ouleout Valley American Legion Post #1689 of Franklin, featured Legion members, Franklin and Treadwell Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Squad members, the Franklin Doodlebug Club, and the Franklin Central School (F) marching band. Following the parade procession, all assembled in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery, located just outside the village on state Route

357, for the memorial service where wreaths were laid, prayers were offered, and the honor guard salute made. Franklin Central School Valedictorian Cora VanKingsley played “Taps” on her trumpet, and the Gettysburg Address was read by FCS student Desiree Rosenbush. The guest speaker was Tyler Gregory, the FCS salutatorian and a Franklin Fire Department volunteer. Set to attend West Point Military Academy after graduation, Gregory offered a poignant speech citing the stories and sacrifices of three soldiers from wars past: the Civil War, Korean War and the War on Terror in Afghanistan. Local Franklin graduate and fallen Marine Nicholas Uzenski was one of those honored and remembered for their valor and dedication. On January 11,

2010, Uzenski’s platoon was on a reconnaissance mission in Afghanistan that was ambushed, and he was one of three soldiers killed while acting heroically to save other team members. Gregory impressed that while Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and mourning, it is also of one of celebration. Celebration of our freedoms and of the courageous actions taken by those who selflessly serve their country for the benefit all those who live in the United States. In closing, Gregory quoted former President John F. Kennedy stating, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Before concluding the ceremony, thanks were given to the volunteers and Legion members who worked to make the Franklin Memorial Day possible, including the placement of 600 flags on the graves of fallen military members throughout the five cemeteries in the town. Following cemetery services, all were invited to visit a special armed forces memorabilia display at the American Legion Post at the corner of Institute and Main streets. The display was part of the centennial anniversary being celebrated, with the American Legion being chartered and incorporated by congress in 1919. As is tradition, the annual Brook’s chicken barbecue also took place, benefitting Franklin’s American Legion and the work done by its members. Other items of note on this special day were the openings of a new Main Street café called Bea’s 422 and an eclectic decor shop called Kabinett and Kammer.

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Walton Memorial Day Parade... continued from front page Auxiliary, read a poem at the Veterans’ Memorial in front of the former armory, now Castle on the Delaware, on Stockton Avenue. Auxiliary member Deb Goodrich placed a wreath honoring past military members in the ceremony’s long-held tradition. Also participating in the parade were Boy Scout Troop 45 and Pack 45, as well as members of Walton Girl Scouts Service Unit 346 which included Daisy, Brownie and Girl Scout troops, the Walton Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary and bicycle bri-

gade outfitted in patriotic red, while and blue. Walton Central School Marching Band trumpet players Dominick Sinischali, Lucas Krom Braen and Tom Maguire performed “Taps” at the parade’s three stops - Veterans’s Plaza, The Veterans’ Memorial and the Walton Cemetery, while Meghan Bartlett recited “In Flanders Field” at the World War II memorial at the Walton Cemetery. Donald “Doc” O’Connell performed Grand Marshal duties.

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Retired National Guard Lieutenant Colonel and Walton Supervisor Joe Cetta performed commander duties for the Walton Memorial Day parade and ceremonies.

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Marge Rutherford, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, recites a poem at the Veterans’ Memorial, in front of the former armory, on Stockton Avenue.

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Walton Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post members cross Bridge Street in Walton’s Memorial Day parade on May 28.

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The Walton Central School Marching Band led the community’s Memorial Day Parade.

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A bicycle brigade outfitted in patriotic red, white and blue, participated in Walton’s Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 28.

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Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum Holds Annual Meeting By Lillian Browne LIVINGSTON MANOR - In a surprise and generous move, famed angler and casting champ Joan Wulff requested that the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) board of directors open the Wulff Gallery, housed at the site, to include other fly fishing celebrities, at the center’s annual member meeting held on Saturday, May 25. Though no action was taken on the request at the meeting, newly elected directors including: Jennifer Grimes, Bob Woehling, Peter Adams, Evan Lavery, Kate Thorneloe, Peter Crosby, Ramsay Adams and John Barone, together with current directors: Bill Van Gieson, Denis Fay, Jim Hynes, Leonard Tobler, Jed Dempsey, John Shaner, Neville Orsmond, Sims Foster, Kelly Buchta, Jill Joyce and Frank Payne, applauded the inclusive nature of the move punctuating the direction of center’s new leadership. CFFCM President Kelly Buchta reported that the center is well on its way to achieving its three 2018 goals of: collaborating with the community; supporting one another and the center financially and establishing a long-term sustainable financial stability plan. CFFCM has been forwardthinking and actively working to repair its strained finances and community relationships that have been damaged or ignored, Buchta said. As the center ap-

proaches its 40th birthday, Buchta said, it is reinventing itself by advancing with technology and responding to consumer trends

while remembering its mission of the preservation of fly fishing, and the waters, people and history, that make it possible.

Part of that mission is to introduce people of all ages to the sport and art of fly fishing by reestablishing a customer servicecentric atmosphere. Development Director Rob Ceccarini is focused on renewing relationships while CFFCM evolves and develops, he said. While previous staff focused on grant writing, which strained the finances of the center, managing director John Kovach told members that a refocus will utilize membership - its skills and connections - teamwork and collaboration which has proven successful with the recent redecking of the center’s access bridge which spans the Willowemoc Creek. Through member outreach and a call for volunteers and social media use, staff were able to assemble enough volunteers to replace worn bridge-decking boards in a matter of hours. Ceccarini detailed recent accomplishments which included providing a meeting space for the “Kids on the Fly” program and one of the center’s most successful and well-attended “Catskill Legends” annual event, held earlier this year. Planned events to raise the profile of the center and capture

a new audience is an inaugural “Emerging Anglers Dinner” to be held later this year off-site at the Beaverkill Valley Inn and new exhibits in the museum, gallery and education center. A call for volunteers was issued for assistance in building an exhibit honoring former President Jimmy Carter and his love of fly fishing and of the Livingston Manor area. CFFCM will continue to rebrand by forging new ideas, partnering with the arts and youth communities as well as environmental organizations, Ceccarini said. Financially, CFFCM is more comfortable than it has been in recent years, reported treasurer Frank Payne, who recommended the directors work toward sustaining 3 - 6 months of cash flow; establish a fresh approach to fundraising; explore the feasibility of foundation establishment; continuation of the “Center Circle” program and explore ways to increase gift shop revenue including online sales. CFFCM’s website is evolving, Ceccarini reported, and more information about the center and museum as well as upcoming events and membership can be found at cffcm.com.

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Fly fisherman took advantage of excellent fishing conditions at Wulff Run, in the Willowemoc Creek, near the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum on Saturday, May 25

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From left: Boston, Connor, Kennedy, James and Kelley Quarino working in the fields while harvesting pumpkins. By Alyshia Korba HOBART - While spring’s arrival does not bring thoughts of pumpkins and squash to most people, it certainly does in the Quarino family. This is the season for planting at Whiskey Hollow Pumpkins and Produce, a Hobart farm owned and run by Kelley and James Quarino with the help of their three kids. The Quarinos started working on the farm with Dave and Joyce Barber about six years ago and

took over the business last year. They grow pumpkins, a variety of squashes, and some vegetables which their children sell at their farm stand on Maple Avenue in Hobart. This spring, the family is planting 12 acres of pumpkins, which is twice as much as they planted last year, but the farm is about five days behind schedule to plant due to the rainy weather. The children of the family are responsible for helping plant, maintain, harvest and sell the

crops. The youngest of the Quarino family is 7-year-old Kennedy Jo, who is already excited to harvest in the fall. She said that her favorite part of working on the farm is riding on the tractors and checking the quality of the pumpkins as they are harvested. The older kids in the family are 10-year-old Boston and 13-yearold Connor who have been helping their father prepare the fields for the crops this spring. “When it comes to planting, they (the children) don’t help with the actual machinery work,” Kelley Quarino said. “They walk behind the tractor and make sure the seeds are covered.” Quarino said that the money that they make from the vegetable stand is being saved to pay for the three kids’ college tuition in the future. “We have buyers that come and get bins of pumpkins from us, as well as what we do at the vegetable stand, and I just hope that it helps offset the rising costs of - you know - just everyday life,” Quarino said. In past years, Whiskey Hollow Pumpkins and Produce has hosted a Pumpkin Fest with pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and haunted hayrides. Kelley said that they have not yet decided if they will have a Pumpkin Fest this fall, but they hope to in future years.

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The Quarino children of Hobart, help their parents James and Kelley collect the family’s pumpkins.

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South Kortright Students Present Anne Frank Exhibit By Alyshia Korba SOUTH KORTRIGHT - Students at South Kortright Central School learned about the life of Anne Frank and the holocaust at a student-led exhibit at the school. Students gave tours of the exhibit for other students, school staff and faculty, and community members. The exhibit opened to the public on the evening of May 21 and closed on May 23. The exhibit was organized by English teacher Ellen Pringle and her students Cody Mattice, Grace Taylor, Christopher Champlin, Shelby Macaluso, Kadence Oblinski, Ailee McCracken, Charlie Kuhn, Sophia Biagini, Faith Dianich, and Gabriel Goulet. The informational panels were provided by the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect in New York City. The center is a nonprofit organization for civil and human rights activism that is affiliated with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Their travelling exhibits are hosted by schools, libraries, museums and other organizations across North America.

According to the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect website, the organization was started by Frank’s father in 1959 to share his daughter’s story. Pringle said that she believes this project is important because Frank’s story portrays positive messages. “It spreads this great message of courage and hope and inspiration that I think everyone can relate to today,” Pringle said. The exhibit teaches about the historical background of Frank’s story, such as the political and economic climate of Germany during the time period as well as Frank’s personal experiences during World War II. Each of the panels in the exhibit told an aspect of Frank’s story. In preparation for guiding tours of the exhibits, the participating students received docent training by a representative of the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect. The instructor taught the students how to present information and how to structure the tour. Mattice said that this project was unlike any other styles of learning he had encountered.

“It’s a different experience,” Mattice said. “You’re not just be-

ing lectured on it, you’re seeing pictures and it’s coming from

youth voices, not a teacher droning on about it.”

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Student organizers of Anne Frank exhibit from left: Cody Mattice, Grace Taylor, Christopher Champlin, Shelby Macaluso, Kadence Oblinski, Ailee McCracken, Charlie Kuhn, Sophia Biagini, Faith Dianich and Gabriel Goulet.

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Delaware Academy Students Explore Careers at SUNY Delhi

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Delaware Academy eighth graders Jude Riggs and Aiden Retallick listen to a medical mannequin for chest sounds at the nursing lab.

evolved and expanded from certificates and associate degrees to bachelor and even master’s degrees,” she said. “We have so many excellent, award-winning programs right here in town. You really don’t have to go far to get far.” Delaware Academy teachers Chelsea Guy and Peggy Hannigan said that spending the day with the students to learn about different degrees was a great experience. “It’s nice to get an inside look at Delhi’s programs,” Guy said. “The students have been very enthusiastic. Some of them can’t stop talking about how much fun they had at the automotive lab experimenting with the manual gear shift.” Hannigan, a math teacher, hoped her students noted how important math was for many different careers. “Construction, nursing, and even baking involve math and numbers.” Eighth grade students Logan Nealis and Lane Ackerly said they enjoyed visiting the construction lab where a competition hammering nails and cutting wood took place. Courtney Board’s favorite activity was looking at blood slides with a microscope in the veterinary science lab. She said she could see herself having a career in veterinary technology.

Cedric Taylor, a senior biology major of Margaretville, was among approximately 540 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2019 president’s list. The President’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. SUNY Oneonta recently recognized nearly 200 students who have attained leadership milestones through the college’s LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. Area students who were recognized include the following: Emily Pattison of Downsville and Abigail Dennis of Treadwell. Kara Estelle, a senior nursing major of Stamford, was among over 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2019 dean’s list. The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. Hudson Valley Community College student Tabitha Gregg of

College News Stamford, was recently inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for two-year institutions of higher learning. Coastal Carolina University graduates are exactly what the world needs, according to commencement speaker and doctoral candidate Leigha Peterson. She addressed more than 1,200 students in the graduating class of 2019. “Whatever you are, put it out there,” she said, “because it is better than good enough. It is exactly what the world needs!” Among the graduates: Daylon Barr from Sidney and Cooper Reither from Arkville. Both earned Bachelor of Science degrees in business administration in marketing. Clarkson University in Potsdam awarded over 750 degrees to students in May, including Cassandra Orr of Downsville, who received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in chemical engineering, biology,; and

Megan Hunter of Hancock who received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in chemical engineering, mathematics minor. The following students graduated from Paul Smith’s College on May 11: Megan Rivers of Sidney with a bachelor’s degree in baking arts and service management; Connor Sherman of Sidney Center with a bachelor’s degree in forestry ecological forest management; Brianna Fronckowiak of Margaretville, with a bachelor’s degree in integrative studies; and Donovan Miller of Margaretville with a bachelor’s degree in hotel resort and tourism management. The following students were named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College during the spring 2019 semester - each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. Connor Sherman of Walton and Brianna Fronckowiak of Margaretville.

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More than sixty eighth-grade students from Delaware Academy Central School spent an activity-filled day at SUNY Delhi exploring some of the career paths available at their hometown college. The students toured multiple campus locations in small groups to learn about programs from automotive and culinary arts to residential construction and veterinary science. Each of the thirteen exploration sites included a program overview by a faculty member, followed by hands-on activities that ranged from making 3D prints in the mechatronics lab to listening to lung sounds on medical mannequins in the nursing lab. “In our conversations with Delaware Academy staff, they expressed an interest in giving their students an opportunity to discover our programs,” said Director of Outreach and Workforce Development at SUNY Delhi Glenda Roberts about how the two Delhi institutions collaborated. “At SUNY Delhi, we certainly want local students to know the variety of career paths that our college offers.” Roberts added that it’s important to make sure that middle school and high school teachers are aware of what is available locally, as they can have a great impact on where their students seek higher education. “SUNY Delhi’s programs have

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Six Sidney students take part in the ribbon cutting of the new Raymond Welding Skills Development Program room at Sidney Central School. The partnership between Sidney and The Raymond Corporation is to help better prepare students for a welding career. The program was created to take the skills students learned through the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) BOCES welding curriculum, and elevate them by teaching continuous improvement principles and advanced technical skills. Pictured, from left are the inaugural six students in the program: Tanner Gifford, Reed Scott, Phoenix MacRabie-Groat, Ryan Harris, Dylan Lowe, and Michael Gravelin.

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The Roxbury Arts Group will exhibit the works of two artists, working in two different mediums, together in a new exhibit at the Roxbury Arts Center. “Just One Thing After Another: Works by Polly Law and Christie Scheele,” opens with an artist reception on Saturday, June 1 at 4 p.m. in the Walt Meade Gallery at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will remain on view through July 6. For more information, visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607-326-7908.

Sidney Pubic Library Schedule of Events: June 1 -14. Ty Steinbacher’s art will be exhibited for the month of June at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River Street, Sidney. Events scheduled at the library during June include: First Saturday Craft: Professional baker Becky Seward will teach three decorating techniques. There is a $10 fee for this class due at signup. Spaces are limited so reserve early. Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m.12 p.m. One-on-One Tech Help: Answers to your smartphone, tablet, or computer questions. Monday, June 3, 4-6 p.m. Create a Pollinator Paradise: Learn to implement gardening practices to support native bees, butterflies, and other flying creatures by Master Gardener Carla Hegeman Crim from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County. Free, but pre-registration is appreciated. Tuesday, June 4, 6-7 p.m. Teen Night. Participants will decorate a saving jar for travel. Learn about traveling, how you can travel, plan a fake trip, and talk about saving. Free pizza. Wednesday, June 5, 6-7 p.m. Healing Gardens: Learn about the therapeutic aspects of gardens and the development of the Healing Garden at Lourdes

Hospital from one of its designers, Master Gardener Jenna Cook from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. The class is free, but pre-registration is appreciated. Wednesday, June 5, 6-7 p.m. Genealogy Hounds - use the library’s library edition of Ancestry.com to look up family records. New members welcome; Thursday, June 6, 9:30-11 a.m. Friends of the Libraries Books å lå carte; reasonable prices. Thursday, June 6, 10:00 a.m.-12 p.m. Creating A Butterfly Garden: Basic guidelines and step-bystep pictures presented by Master Gardener Tony Antes from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. Free, but preregistration appreciated. Saturday, June 8, 10-11 a.m. Movie Night for Adults: “Isn’t it Romantic?” starring Rebel Wilson and Liam Hemsworth; 6 p.m. on the big screen in the Smart Community Room. Bring your own snacks. The movie is rated PG-13; run time 1 hour and 29 minutes. Wednesday, June 12, 6-8 p.m. Friends Book Discussion Group meets every second Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Smart Community Room.

Birdsall Retires From Sidney Center Public Library The public is invited to an open house at the Sidney Center Public Library from 3 – 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31, to honor longtime library employee Ann Birdsall. The staff, board of trustees, and the friends of the libraries wish her the best for her retirement. Light refreshments will be served.

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New members are welcome. June’s selection is The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis. Books can be requested by calling the library online, at the circulation desk, or online. Tuesday, June 11, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Lewis Hine: Photographer and American Progressive – book presentation by Director of the Delaware County Historical Association Tim Duerden. This biography presents a detailed and personal portrait of reformer and photographer Hine, whose early twentieth-century images of children at work sparked the movement to end child labor. Additional photos depict immigrants at Ellis Island and the building of the Empire State Building. There is a local connection to Lewis Hine in that he and his wife Sara Rich spent time with the Rich family in Franklin in the 1920s and 30s. The pair are buried in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery in Franklin; Thursday, June 13, 6-7 p.m. Create Your Own Garden Stones using stones and glass, create a beautiful stone for your garden. Bring your own accent pieces, or use ours. Option to make it a hidden key stone, too. A $5 fee is due upon registration. Class size is limited, so come in to reserve your spot. Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday Book Club for Adults -members will be reading An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor. Saturday, June 15, 1-2:30 p.m. Paint Like Bob Ross - watch and paint along with the Walk in the Woods episode of Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. The $15 registration fee covers supplies and is due at registration. Class size is limited to 10 spaces, so sign up today. Tuesday, June 18, 5-8 p.m.

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Town Square Farm Market The popular Hancock Farmers’ Market will be back June 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market brings an array of local produce, artisanal breads, meats, cheeses and handcrafted home goods to the center of town each Saturday throughout the summer; for more information call Nancy Furdock at 607-6372870. Summer Nights LIVE! will present the New York Gypsy All Stars will “jump the turnstiles” of Balkanalia, Turkish roots, and gypsy at the Hancock Town Square. Watch and listen on June 7 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hancock Town Square, 20 East Main Street, Hancock. Coming up: Adam Ben Ezra - June 21, Dr. Zsa’s Zydeco Band July 5, St. Paul - July 12, Bumper Jacksons - July 19, Sam Reider & The Human Hands - Aug. 2, and Blair Crimmins & The Hookers - Aug. 16. No charge; for more information call Nancy Furdock at 607-637-2870. Bingo! Join the gang at St. Paul the Apostle Church - Father Rausch Memorial Hall, 316 W. Main Street, Hancock for charity bingo games every Wednesday through mid-December starting June 5. St. Paul’s has hosted Bingo in Hancock for over 55 years. Start a new tradition with friends and family. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the games start at 6:45. Snacks and beverages are available. For more information call Paul Bartholomew at 607-637-2571. Specialty Shopping Delaware Delicacies, 420 Rhodes Road, Hancock; Fascinating individual Ray Turner, a star of National Geographic Channel’s popular “Filthy Riches,” has worked his spot on the East Branch of the Delaware River for decades, like his father before him to trap the staple of his business - migrating eels. Turner’s “delicacies” range from smoked eel, smoked cheeses, salmon, trout, and more — all produced in his own smokehouse and sought after by

individuals and epicurean establishments around the world. 607-637-4443. Trout Brook Studios - grand opening June 1 - specializes in unique metal and wood interiors and furniture design; unique furniture, paintings, rugs, and more; www.troutbrookstudios.com; 347-564-4998. Richard L. Price Watercolorshave won awards in regional and national art shows. His subject matter is primarily the countryside surrounding his home; 607637-3412; www.richardprice.net. The Camptons, 422 East Front Street, offer an array of colorful direct-import, vintage, and antique tribal rugs, handmade mercantile items such as bath products, limited edition t-shirts, prints, and a line of modern camp-style furniture. Hours vary; check Facebook page for updates; 607-637-4120. Smith’s Farm, 74 Walker Road, Hancock. Jay Smith is a local producer of all-natural honey and bee products, farm-fresh eggs, and naturally grown produce as well as handcrafted, custom woodwork. The shop is a mile from the Hancock Town Square - walk to Smith’s and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river. But call ahead — hours vary; 607743-3376; Facebook. Kaybirds Flower & Gift Shop, 5 West Main Street, Hancock. This woman-owned enterprise offers one-of-a-kind floral arrangements and unique, hand-selected gifts for the discerning shopper; 607-637-2962; Facebook. LuLaRoe Carmella Seely; 27 West Main Street, Apt. 2, Hancock; Carmella’s boutique offers comfortable and fashionable women and children’s tops, dresses, skirts, leggings, and cover-ups in sizes XXS-3XL. Carmella offers personal styling services. Hours are posted weekly on Facebook; 570-903-6487. For more information on these and other events and places in the Hancock area, search Destination Hancock on Facebook.

Hobart Historical Society To Host Speaker The Hobart Historical Society has invited Lori Andersen to speak at Liberty Rock Bookstore, 678 Main Street, Hobart, June 5 at 6 p.m. The topic will be the life of Eleanor Clarke Slagle of Hobart

who cofounded the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy. Lori has worked as an occupational therapist for 40 years. All interested are welcome.

Bake With the Royal Bride: Cookies, Cookies, Cookies Hanford Mills Museum offers a hands-on baking workshop using the Royal Bride wood-fired cookstove on Saturday, June 29. Guided by instructor Pamela Cooley, participants will make drop cookies, bar cookies, cutout cookies, and filled cookies. The recipes and techniques used are from early 20th century cookbooks. The cost for the workshop, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., is $55 ($45 for Hanford Mills Museum members). Register by June 20 at by calling 607-278-5744, or email kajsah@hanfordmills.org. The workshop is limited to eight participants and is intended for ages 13 and up. Handouts with recipes and cookstove tips will be provided. A second baking workshop will

feature quick breads, biscuits, muffins, and crumpets will be offered Sept. 29. Pamela Cooley has been cooking with wood for over 25 years and frequently demonstrates and gives workshops at Hanford Mills. She also has led woodstove and open hearth cooking classes at the Genesee Country Village and The Farmers’ Museum. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Hwy. 12, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 and 12, in East Meredith, is 10 miles from Oneonta and 15 miles from Delhi. Hanford Mills is open Wednesday-Sunday and holiday Mondays through October 15. Children 12 and under are admitted free, as are Museum members.

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252 Kids Share Laughter and Scriptures On Wednesday Afternoons By Patty Wood The New Hope Community Church hosts a religious releasetime class on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-2:30 p.m. for Walton Central School students in grades 2-5. The program is called “252 Kids” from the bible verse, Luke 2:52, “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” The program seeks to “grow little people into grown children of God,” according to program leader Deb Ackerly. Deb and her team, Cinnamin Schmitz, Brianna Schmitz, Angelica Helm, Trina Lester and Pastor Bob Wilkie bring the students to the church on Stockton Avenue by bus from Townsend School each week. At the church, they talk about the monthly theme, see a video, read the scripture, do an activity or craft and have a snack. Clad in “Inspire Every Kid You Meet” tee-shirts, the team just returned from a trip to Georgia, where they attended a conference about youth groups called The Orange Conference. Pastor Larry Light explained the symbolism of the orange: “As you think of the color red as home and the love you find there, add the color yellow for the church and the fellowship and love you find there, and it equals orange, which is a partnership between home and church, to teach our children together and spread

love in the community.” Light relayed statistics of the fleeting time available to influence children’s lives. Parents have about 3000 hours a year, while the church has about 40 hours. He said there are four key times to be influential in your child’s life every day: First, morning; second, mealtime; third, drive time, and fourth, bedtime. In those key moments of every day you can further influence

your kids’ futures and shape their hearts, he said. The program and the church is seeking to provide parents with resources, tools and ideas to show your children the power of faith in everyday moments of life. To find out more about the 252 Kids program, or get information on the parenting app, call or text 607-435-6724 or email newhopecc45@gmail.com.

Radical Conjuring With Sasha Banks and Adriana Green At Bushel Radical Conjuring, a two-part workshop hosted by Sasha Banks and Adriana Green, invites participants to reimagine the past and give language and shape to a post–white supremacist future through the use of four interventions including elements of cartography, archiving, historical revision, and writing. The workshop at Bushel, 106 Main Street, Delhi, is co-sponsored by GetWoke! and will take

place on Saturday, Jun 15 and Sunday, Jun 16, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. A reading with Sasha Banks, preceded by a brief open mic, will follow the June 16 workshop. Open to the public, but space is limited. Reserve your space at www.bushelcollective.org, leaving your name/s in the comments section. Suggested workshop fee is a sliding scale of $5-$20, accepted on site.

Color & Composition in Pastel Class Offered The Roxbury Arts Group will host area resident and artist Janet Wentworth Erickson for a two day pastels workshop. The color & composition program will be held from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9 at the Roxbury Arts Center. Participants do not need any prior experience. Anyone ages 16 and up are welcome. The cost is $140 per person, including materials. For more information, visit

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Deb Ackerly, leader of the new children’s ministry group “252 Kids” at the New Hope Community Church.

roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607326-7908. During the workshop, students will learn to contemplate objects from a variety of angles. Wentworth Erickson will walk individuals through the complexities of color and composition. Utilizing colorful still life of fruit and textiles, the participants will express themselves through the pastel medium.

Living History Tour At Margaretville Cemetery The seventh living history cemetery tour sponsored by Historical Society of the Town of Middletown will be held Saturday, June 22 with a rain date of June 23. Those attending will meet 10 people from the past on a guided tour through Margaretville Cemetery. Seven tour times are available starting at 4 p.m. Reservations required - call 845-586-4736; $20 per person; children under 15, free. For more information go to mtownhistory.org or email history@ catskill.net; 845-586-4973.

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Pastor Larry Light hands the microphone to Cinnamin Schultz at the 252 Family Experience evening last week. The short program, with music, a skit, and dinner, showed parents what their child had learned in the program. There are 936 weeks from a child’s birth until their 18th birthday. With resources from the church and the Parent Cue app, parents can access articles and strategies to maximize the efforts of both children and parents in the community in the fleeting weeks of childhood.

June Events At Ogden Take note that the following programs will be offered at the William B. Ogden Free Library in Walton in the coming weeks. Free essential oils workshop Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. The workshop includes a DIY bug-bgone spray to take home. Sign-up at the library to ensure that there are enough supplies. A free workshop entitled, Medicare 101 will take place Saturday, June 1 at 11 a.m. If you are currently enrolled or will be 65 over the next year or two learn about how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and the insurance options available. Review and compare Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Detail the costs associated with medical and drug insurance. Explore and evaluate original Medicare,

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Medicare Supplement Insurance, prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. This program will simplify the choices you need to make. Those who have signed up to participate in the read & go bus trip, the group book discussion will be on Wednesday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. Come prepared to share a brief review of the book you read. A detailed itinerary for the June 11 bus trip will be distributed. The library will host an reception for local artist Dawn Hodge Schermerhorn on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dawn has painted in acrylics for many years but in the past year has begun to paint in watercolor. She worked at the Walton Central School with special needs children for nineteen years before taking a leave of absence to care for her husband. She hopes that everyone will enjoy seeing her work as much as she has enjoyed making it. Maria Schermerhorn, the owner and operator of Delhi Community Compost (DCC), will be at the library Thursday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the environmental benefits of composting, soil building qualities, the various methods of composting, food waste, using chickens to create compost, her personal journey to what is now Delhi

Community Compost and its impact on our community. Sample materials used to make compost will be on display, as well as the final product. Crafternoon for adults will meet Friday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. This month’s craft is an upcycling project. Participants will be making a no-sew market bag from a T-shirt. The program is free of charge and supplies will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own Tshirt if they prefer. Sign-ups are appreciated. This schedule was provided by William B. Ogden Free Library Director Heather Johnson; the library is at 42 Gardiner Place, Walton.

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Gary Steele & Jill Hathaway were married June 7, 1969 in the Horton Brook Church.

This year they are Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage. If you wish to Send a Card, please mail to: Gary & Jill Steele 1837 Horton Brook Road Roscoe, NY 12776

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Fleischmanns Memorial Weekend Street Fair Hails More Than 1,000 By Rosie Cunningham

FLEISCHMANNS - Sunday was a busy day for Fleischmanns. The annual street fair celebration took place over Memorial Day weekend in the village of Fleischmanns and featured food, crafts, vendors, live music and

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fun. This is the 10th year the annual event has take place, according to Yvonne Reuter, who organizes the day with Rob Alverson. “It was fabulous,” said Reuter. “We had a huge turnout.” Reuter said she and Alverson did not initiate the event 10 years ago, but they took over the coor-

dination efforts. “I believe, with about 1,000 people, this may have been the biggest one yet,” she estimated. “We had 50 different vendors and there was a real mix of people. The musical talent, Country Express, did a nice job; and the food was great. Following the event, I spoke to the vendors and everyone made money - it was great.” Reuter said they intend to enhance the annual celebration Dan Flanagan/The Reporter each year. Saxophonist Chase Norwick from Fleischmanns was having a good “I would say overall, it was a day at the Fleischmanns Memorial Day weekend celebration street success.” fair on Sunday. He has been playing sax for nearly four years.

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This 1951 Ford Custom convertible was proudly guided through Fleischmanns by Denny Herzberg who was accompanied by Brynna and Sydney Asher in front, and Catalina Fonseca and Elena and Colin Garcia in the rear seat.

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Adam Auslander from Croton has the height advantage over a group of street fair visitors.

Delhi Parade

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Delhi Village Mayor Richard Maxey rode on the fire truck during the parade Monday.

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Delhi Fire Department member Daren Evans walked up the village during the Memorial Day Parade.

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Libby Lamport of Delaware Academy played the flute with the school marching band Monday. Rosie Cunningham/The Reporter

Veteran Roy Scrimshaw, a Delhi resident, on the Courthouse Square in the village before the Memorial Day parade kicked off.

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The Girl Scouts in Delhi took to the streets during the Memorial Day parade in Delhi Monday.

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Downsville Parade

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Former military members and guests honor the American flag during the Downsville Memorial Day service on Monday.

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Leora Kaja, 3, Downsville, is pushed by her grandmother Debbie Odell during the 2019 Downsville Memorial Day parade.

Hobart Parade

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Clyde Van Buren holds the South Kortright Fire Department flag with Aurelia Comer.

Chris Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;addezio and his granddaughter, Laurel Wood, 2, enjoy the Downsville Memorial Day parade on Monday.

Stamford Parade

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Chloe Davis of SKCS participates in the school band.

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The village of Stamford hosted a parade and service on Memorial Day to honor fallen veterans. Local veterans led the parade and were followed by the Stamford Central School marching band, Stamford Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts Pack 32, and the Stamford Fire Department. The parade concluded with a short memorial service at the Veterans Memorial Park with about 100 people in attendance.

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Neil Riddell, a veteran, marching during the Memorial Day parade in Hobart.

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Laureli Magnan of South Kortright Central School, waves the flag during the Hobart parade Monday.

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Mason and Olivia Rentas took part in Memorial Day festivities in the village of Stamford Monday.

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Walton Village Clerk’s Corner

The 2019-2020 village tax bills will be mailed this week. If you don’t receive your tax bill by June 7, call the office or stop in and we can provide you with a copy. The bills are due, without penalty, July 1. The next regular meeting of the village board of trustees will be June 3 at 6 p.m. in the board room, 21 North Street. The quarterly water/sewer bills were mailed on April 3. The last day to pay without further penalty is June 4. A 15 percent penalty will be added to all unpaid accounts on June 5 and shutoff notices will be mailed. If you are thinking about a party or reunion this year, remember, there are two pavilions available for rent. Yendes Pavilion is in Austin-Lincoln Park and the fee is $50. To use Upper Bassett Park on Park Street the fee is $25. Access the park reservation application at villageofwalton.com. Leaves should be bagged in clear plastic bags and set by the curb. Do not mow grass into the street as the grass will clog the storm drains. Those with questions can call the Walton Village Hall at 607865-4358.

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Chippie the Parakeet Pastor Larry Light Chippie the parakeet was simply minding his own business and singing his song one day when his owner decided to clean out his cage with the vacuum cleaner. The phone rang and the lady went to answer it and that was when things began to go horribly wrong for little Chippie. Without the guidance of the woman’s hand, the vacuum cleaner nozzle sucked up the bird and sent him to the dust bag. Realizing what had happened, the woman tore open the vacuum and ripped apart the bag to find Chippie, fearing the worst. However, Chippie was not dead but merely stunned and covered with dust. The woman decided that he needed to be revived and ran to the bathroom sink. She turned the water on and stuck Chippie under the flow. Now Chippie is cold and wet from the sudden bath. So the owner decides to dry

the bird off. She gets out her hair dryer and blows the bird off. Chippie goes from being sucked up, to being nearly drowned to being blown over. The owner was asked by a friend a few weeks later about how Chippie was doing. She replied: “Chippie doesn’t sing much anymore. He just sits and stares.” Does this sound familiar? Life comes at us at an alarming rate and we are blind-sided just like poor Chippie. One moment we don’t have a care in the world and the next we are sucked up by trials, problems and difficulties. There are times when life can suck the song right out of our hearts.1 Here is the good news. Psalm 40:1-3a says: “I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, and out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.”

Police Blotter

• Jamison B. Galietta, 32, Hancock, was arrested on May 23 and charged with third-degree burglary and petit larceny following an investigation into a April 2018 burglary investigation. • Merrissa Wyble, 28, South Kortright, was arrested on May 24 and charged with seconddegree promoting prison contraband. Deputies allege that while being booked into the Delaware County Jail, Wyble was found to be in possession of a marijuana smoking device. She was sent

to the Delaware County on $500 bail or $1000 bond, scheduled to answer the charge in Delhi Town Court.

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• Shqiprim Mujaj Jr., 28, and Arlind Cosaj, 20, both of Bronx, were arrested on May 17 and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, failure to stop at a stop sign and a window tint violation following a traffic stop. Both were sent to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond.

• Anthony V. Lopiccolo, 31, Floral Park, was issued an appearance ticket on May 19 charging him with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop.

Delhi Police Department

• James M. Bares, 19, Great Neck, was arrested on May 23 and charged with sexual misconduct, following an investigation into a Dec. 2018 incident. Bares was released on an appearance ticket to answer the charges. • Dawn A. Moxham, 30, Delhi, was ticketed on May 24 for violat-

ing the village’s noise law, littering and entering a public park during a closed period. • Chad E. Reed, 42, Oneonta, was issued a criminal summons charging him with two counts of second-degree assault, thirddegree menacing and disorderly conduct following an incident at O’Connor Hospital on May 21.

New York State Police

• Wayne E. Swart, 42, Hobart, was arrested by Stamford State Police on May 20 and charged with second-degree harassment and trespass. • Merrissa Wyble, 28, South

Incidents published in the Police Blotter come directly from reports provided by local law enforcement agencies. These reports are a record of the actions taken on a given day by these agencies. Nothing in the published blotter should be construed as a finding of guilt.

God can put a new song back into our lives! He puts a new melody in our hearts. How does He do it? First, we cry out to God for help. Everything begins with turning to the Heavenly Father in faith and calling upon Him to help us. He is waiting for us to come to Him. Human fathers are delighted when their children come to them for help. Second, believe and trust Him to lift you out of the pit you find yourself in. A pit is a “dark hole.” We often get “stuck” in pits. They feel like mud and mire. Like Chippie the Parakeet, we just “sit and stare.” Third, His delivering power puts a new song back into our life. There’s nothing more powerful than when God welds a new truth into our spirit about His love and grace through Jesus Christ. Let God give you a new song! Larry Light is Pastor at New Hope Community Church; 607865-5436. 1Source: David DeWitt, Sermon Central

Kortright, was arrested by Margaretville State Police on May 24 and charged with assault. She is being held at the Delaware County Jail. • Donald W. Mable, 66, Homer, was arrested by Sidney State Police on May 24 and charged with driving while intoxicated, moved from lane unsafely and speeding following a traffic stop on state Highway 8 in Masonville. • Charles G. Slater, 84, Margaretville, was arrested by Margaretville State Police on May 25 and charged with first-degree sex abuse and forcible touching. He was released on his own recognizance. • Amanda K. Knapp, 29, Woodridge, was arrested by Liberty State Police on May 26 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Delhi Two Car MVA Results In Minor Injuries By Rosie Cunningham

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The husband, mother and daughter who were hit from behind in the accident were “checked out” by EMT’s of the Delhi Fire Department who suggested they go to the hospital.

DELHI- A two car motor vehicle accident took place on Tuesday, just after noon leaving two with minor injuries. Three individuals - a mother, father and daughter were in a vehicle which was stuck from behind in front of Delhi Liquor Store on Main Street in the village. The daughter was uninjured, while the medical responders checked Chris Cormier for neck injuries. “We were stopped here on Main Street and were hit from behind,” said Vanessa Cormier, whose neck and shoulders were “sore” following the accident.

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The Delhi Fire Department was on the scene of an accident which was toned out just after noon on Tuesday.

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The SK Rams Are Delaware League Baseball Champions By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - South Kortright defeated Charlotte Valley/Stamford 11-2 Wednesday to clinch the Delaware League Baseball Championship title in Delhi. From the mound, Austin Lamport led the team with six strikeouts, he walked one batter and allowed two hits. He was relieved by Patrick Dengler in the sixth inning. “It was nice to win the Delaware League Championship,” South Kortright coach Bob VanValkenburgh said. “Austin Lamport pitched his best game of the year.” The junior also went 2-for-3 at the plate in the victory. CV/S’s standout pitcher Jordan Wamsley did not take the hill for the team be-

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The South Kortright Baseball squad are the Delaware League baseball champions for the second straight year.

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Charlotte Valley/Stamford’s Dylan Waid pitches the ball in the 11-2 loss.

cause his arm was being saved for sectional action. He went 2-for-3 with a double in the loss. CV/S was the first to score in the first inning, but the Rams shut down the team for the rest of the game. SK had a four-run sixth to claim the second Delaware League title in a row. “It was a team effort,” VanValkenburgh said.

VanValkenburgh said “key hits” came from junior Tyler Hall, who contributed a pair of hits and three RBIs for SK and from teammate Brandon Grommeck, who went 2-for-3 - he had a double and triple in the win. Softball: Laurens 11, CV/S 4 The Laurens softball team defeated Charlotte Valley/Stamford 11-4 in

Wednesday’s Section IV Class D openinground of sectionals. Baseball CV/S 4, Franklin 2 Charlotte Valley/Stamford defeated Franklin 4-2 in Friday’s Section IV Class D opening round of sectionals. CV’s Jordan Wamsley pitched a complete game - he struck out 10 and allowed five hits and two runs in the win

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Jordan Wamsley of CV/S takes a swing on Wednesday during the crossover game in Delhi.

Unatego Boys Run Away With Section IV Class D Title DA T&F Girls Take Second Place

MARATHON - The Unatego Central School (UCS) track & field squad won their third straight Section IV Class D championship last Wednesday at Marathon. UCS won with 81 points, Odessa-Montour finished second with 66; Walton third - 62; Delaware Academy fourth - 48.33 and Bainbridge-Guilford took fifth place - 46.33. Standout junior Jacob Haqq on Wednesday at Marathon won four individual events which in-

cluded the 100 meter with a 11.56 time. Michael Premura-Milton of South Kortright/Charlotte Valley/Andes took second place with a time of 11.64, and B-G’s Nick Petrutoni was third with 11.74. In the 200, Haqq took first in 23.17. Premura-Milton finished second - 23.30 and Petrutoni had a time of 23.98. The junior also took first place in the long jump - 21-5, while Petrutoni took second - 20-7. Haqq rounded out his person-

al wins with a 42-6.75 distance in the triple jump. B-G’s Eian Hall took second place - 41-0.25 and Gavin Farrell of B-G finished third 39-10. Unatego’s Aidan Cutting won two events for the Spartans. In the 3,200, Cutting finished in 10:18.19, DA’s Ty Saleman was second and Franklin’s Tyler Gregory was third. Cutting took first again in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, clocking a time of 10:04.44 to beat See Class D Title page 15

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The Rockets celebrate their Delaware League Varsity Softball Championship. By Rosie Cunningham The Rockets clinched the Delaware League Championship title for the second straight year in a game Roxbury Coach Jane Ware described as a “nail biter.” Roxbury defeated Gilboa 4-3 on Tuesday and it was a close match-up before Roxbury Senior Emma Hynes had a walk-off single in the seventh inning. The Wildcats took a 2-0 lead in the third, and a three-run fourth from Rockets gave it a one-run

advantage before Gilboa tied up the ball game in the fifth inning. The score was tied at three in the bottom of the seventh inning before Roxbury’s Lacey German led off with a single. Teammate Madison German took a one-out walk, and a Brianna Cross deep fly ball moved runners to second and third with two outs. Hynes then took the plate and tallied a fly-out single and German crossed home plate. RCS’s Madison German had a double and two hits. Bryanna See Roxbury Softball page 14

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Walton’s Isaac Vesterfelt, right, out kicks Unatego’s Aidan Cutting in the 1600 meter run on Wednesday at the Class D State championships. Vesterfelt would finish first with a 4:31.77 while Cutting finished second with a 4:31.97.

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Roxbury pitcher Bryanna Meehan hurls the ball during a win last Tuesday.

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Athlete of the Week Chris Champlin

South Kortright Central School junior Christopher Champlin is The Reporter Athlete of the Week. Champlin is the catcher for the Rams, who toppled Charlotte Valley/Stamford on Wednesday to clinch the Delaware League Championship title. If you aren’t incredibly fast, don’t try stealing on the 16-year-old who has a great arm as well as high baseball IQ from behind the plate and in all areas of baseball. “Defensively, he is the top catcher in the league and has thrown out numerous runners trying to steal,” said his SKCS Coach Bob VanValkenburgh. “He is also an excellent base runner.” Champlin is a resident of Jefferson who transferred to SKCS last year. He began his baseball career with the Catskill Mountain Little League and played in the offseason with the Cougars (70 plus games a season), a traveling baseball squad. Next week, Champlin, who is a diabetic, will play with Green Wave in Oneonta, for off season ball. “I think it’s important for younger kids to see that you can play sports and handle this disease as well,” said Heather Champlin, Christopher’s mother. “He puts so much time into his game in the off season and he loves the game of baseball,” said VanValkenburgh. Champlin is also a slugger with a .513 batting average and this season, he has 29 RBIs and eight extra base hits. “Chris on and off the field, is a great kid - always positive, friendly to all and he is a role model to the younger ballplayers because of his work ethnic and knowledge of the game,” said VanValkenburgh.

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Meehan tallied a pair of hits as well for Roxbury. On the mound, Meehan got the start in the circle for the Rockets, throwing a complete game and striking out six. “The game against Gilboa was awesome. It was between two evenly matched teams playing on a beautiful day. We came into the championship game seeming a little flat. You could see how big their eyes were getting as more and more people showed up,” said Ware, who said she fields a young team who decided one day they no longer wanted to lose. One day of practice worked on shoring up somethings we were not able to cover yet. Something clicked they did not want to lose anymore, they came together, grew over night and beat Gilboa 5-1 (earlier in the season).” Dan Flannagan/The Reporter

Gilboa’s Cassidy Miller narrowly escapes getting hit by a pitch in the Delaware League title game.

D/H Drops Sidney In Sectional Baseball Action By Rosie Cunningham Deposit/Hancock defeated Sidney Monday 10-2 in Section IV Class C baseball quarterfinals. According to D/H Coach Matt Mastropietro starting pitcher Caden Fortunato pitched a complete game to lift the top-seeded Eagles to a 10-2 win over No. 8 Sidney. Fortunato allowed two runs, seven hits and walked four to go with his 11 strikeouts. “Caden threw really well for us today, striking out 11 as he went the distance,” said Mastropietro. “The walks we received in the fifth inning helped us to finally get things going and we were able to plate some runs from some timely hits.” Sidney got on board first in the first inning as Michael Gravelin drew a one out walk, and next batter Tanner Gifford singled to center field to advance Gravelin to second. Cam Chabot then singled to center field as well to score Gravelin and advance Gifford to second base. The Eagles were able to retire the next two batters to end the inning. Sidney scored another run in the third inning to go ahead 2-0. Gravelin started the inning with a double to right field. Tanner Gifford then grounded out to advance Gravelin to third base. Chabot then grounded into a fielder’s choice, but the throw to home was not in time and Sidney scored their final run of the game. The Eagles started their comeback in the bottom of the third.

Cole Russell led off the inning and was hit by a pitch. Russell then stole second and scored on a double to right field by Caleb Walker to make the score 2-1. The Eagles were able to open things up in the bottom of the fifth inning. Walker drew a one out walk and was followed by two additional walks to Raymond Rynearson and then Caden Fortunato to load the bases. The Eagles then had a pop out to first base for out number two. Josiah Simmons then drew the fourth walk of the inning to score Walker and even the score at 2-2. Castin Ostrander then singled on a line drive to left field to score Rynearson and Fortunato and advance Simmons to third base. Ostrander then stole second base and Simmons scored on the throw down attempt on Ostrander. Owen Wormuth then singled to right field to advance Ostrander to third. Wormuth then stole second and Russell then drew a walk to load the bases again for the Eagles. Lucas Resti then singled to right field to score Ostrander and Wormuth to give the Eagles a 7-2 lead. The Eagles added three more runs in the sixth to secure the win for the day. Warrior Gravelin was 2-for-3 with both of Sidney’s runs scored and a double. Tanner Gifford was 2-for-3. Gifford and Matt Hoskins also had doubles for Sidney as well. For D/H, Wormuth was 3-for-5 with two RBIs for the Eagles. The Eagles are now 13-3 and will face the winner of Lansing for the semifinal game in Hancock on May 29.

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Roxbury’s Bryanna Meehan covers home plate successfully against Gilboa’s Hailie Shultis.

Rams Down Roxbury In Class D Quarterfinals By Rosie Cunningham SOUTH KORTRIGHT - The Rams cruised to a 16-1 victory over Roxbury Friday in the Section IV Class D baseball quarterfinals. SK scored three runs in each of the first four innings and tallied

on four in the fifth inning of play. According to SK Coach Bob VanValkenburgh, Logan Kaufman started on the hill and pitched for five innings, striking out 10 and walking three, while allowing no runs. “We played a solid game all around,” said VanValkenburgh. “Kaufman pitched a strong five

innings getting out of a jam in the first.” SK’s Patrick Dengler relieved Kaufman in the sixth inning and Aidan Fox closed out the win. Isaac Walker and Nick Vajtay both had two hits for Roxbury in the loss. The SK squad was strong at bat and multiple players tallied hits. “As a team, everybody contributed with the bats getting 16 hits,” said VanValkenburgh. “It was a good overall team effort.” South Kortright (13-2) will play Edmeston away on Thursday.

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Wednesday: Section IV semifinals- Charlotte Valley/ Stamford at Schenevus, South Kortright at Edmeston, Deposit/Hancock vs. Lansing; Section IX semiﬁnals Livingston Manor vs. Eldred. Friday: Section IV final Class D at Sidney High School, Class C at TBD. Saturday: Section IX ﬁnal at Lorenz Field, Saugerties.

Golf

May 31-June 2 - State girls tournament at Deerﬁeld Country Club, Brockport. June 1-3 - State boys tournament at Cornell University, Ithaca.

Softball

Thursday: Section IV semiﬁnals TBD. Saturday: Section IV ﬁnal at BAGSAI.

Track

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Roxbury’s Nick Cross hurls the ball from the mound in a loss to South Kortright Friday.

Wednesday: State Qualiﬁer at Union Endicott High School. Thursday: State Qualiﬁer at Union Endicott High School.

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Class D Title... continued from page 13 DA’s Diego Aguirre who came in second - 10:30.42 and Unatego’s Zach Craft tallied a third place finish - 11:27.20. 400 Meter Run: Premura-Milton won an individual victory in the 400 with a time of 52.03. UV’s Ben Avolio took second (52.38) and Walton’s Jose Mirabal was third (53.28). 1,600 Meter Run: Walton’s Isaac Vesterfelt clocked a first place time of 4:31.77. Unadilla Valley’s Josh Nogaret was third - 4:39.93. 400 Hurdles: Walton’s Morgan Condon won with a time of 59.32. He also took second in the 110 - 110 59.32, while the 110 saw him take third in 16.29. Walton also won the 400 and 1,600 relays in 46.21 and 3:35.81.

800 Meter Run: Walton’s Isaac Vesterfelt took second place -2:04.35 and DA’s Jonathon Hadley finished second with a time of 2:01:00. Shot Put: Stamford’s Daniel Olson was second in the shot put with a throw of 43-5. Discus Throw: Franklin’s Cole Ruff took third place - 119-07. In the girls meet, Odessa-Montour took first with a score of 86. DA came in second with a score of 83 points, B-G was third - 49.5, CV-S took fourth - 43 and Downsville was fifth (37). Kelsey Young of Deposit/Hancock came in first, and DA’s Cella Schnabel and Camille Mueller took second and third place spots in the 200 meter steeplechase.

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Lindsey Wright led DA winning the discus with a throw of 97-9, while Downsville’s Alisha Trautschold took third with 811. Wright also took second in the shot put with a distance of 34-0. In the pole vault, Delhi’s Aolani McCarthy was second, clearing 8-0. Bulldog Jillian Lees won the 800 with a time of 1:01.69, and DA won the 4X800 meter relay 10:49.52. 100 Meter Hurdles: B-G’s Kristen Chambers took third place - 17.64. 1,500 Meter Run: Ethne Degan. Degan clocked a time of 4:57.51 and Schnabel placed third - 5:21.94. 400 Meter Run: Downsville’s Emily Brown took first place - 1:01.69. 400 Meter Hurdles: Zelda Adams of Downsville, placed second with a time of 1:10.75. 200 Meter: Unatego’s Jade Foster placed first - 26.36 while B-G’s Erica Selfridge took second with a time of 27.34. The Unatego girls took second place in the 4X100 meter relay High Jump: Melanie Hoyt of Stamford placed third with a height of 4-.08.00. Girls Pole Vault: DA’s Aolani McCarthy placed second with a vault of 8-00.00.

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Delhi’s Aolani McCarthy clears 8 feet on her way to finishing second in the Section IV Class D pole vault on Wednesday.

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Downsville’s Logan Cicio is seen during his third place showing in the high jump at the Section IV Class D championships on Wednesday, he would clear 5 feet 8 inches.

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Franklin’s Tyler Gregory runs the 1600 meter run at the Section IV Class D Championships on Wednesday, he would finish fourth with a time of 4:49.73.

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Stamford’s Daniel Olson throws the shot on his way to a second place 43 feet 5 inch finish in the Section IV Class D Championships on Wednesday.

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Walton’s Tracer Howland was the top local finisher in the pole vault, finishing fourth with a height of 10 feet.

Rosie’s Rounds By Rosie Cunningham

It was a great week for athletics in the area. The Unatego Central School (USC) track & field squad won their third straight Section IV Class D championship last Wednesday at Marathon. On the girls side, Delaware Academy clinched second place. Unatego’s Jacob Haaq was phenomenal with four individual finishes. The Delaware League boys and girls softball championship games finally took place and the South Kortright boys defeated Charlotte Valley/Stamford and the Roxbury girls topped Gilboa for the title - it was the second time in a row for both teams to take the top spot. I was a bit disappointed by the boys game however. CV/S saved top pitcher Jordan Wamsley for a Friday sectional game. It is an understandable move, but I would have liked to see the game with the Wildcat’s top pitcher on the mound. Sectional games are being played and this is the time of year we will start seeing upsets. My money is on the Deposit girls making a state run and the Rams will go far in baseball if they can take care of Edmeston Wednesday. Next week, we will be running the first of our athlete of the year ballots. We have six excellent candidates, all of whom are seniors. We encourage voting for three of these athletes on your ballot. There will also be space for write-ins, but those players should also be seniors. The ballots will be in the June 6, 13 and 20 editions and the winner will be announced on July 3. To submit sports, inquiries, results and scores please e-mail r.cunningham@the-reporter.net.

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Downsville’s Emily Brown smiles as she finishes first in the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:01.69 at the Section IV Class D championships on Wednesday.

24th Annual Delhi Covered Bridge Run

DELHI- The 24th annual Delhi Covered Bridge Run will take place on Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. This year there will also be the first Kid’s Fun Run prior to the start of the main races. The fun run is free to all kids ages 10 and under and will kick off at 8:15 a.m. from the corner of Bridge Street and Page Avenue. Registration is required and can be done at runsignup.com/Race/NY/Delhi/DelhiCoveredBridgeRun or by signing up on the morning of the race. Registration opens for all races at 7 a.m. In conjunction with the fun run, supplies are being collected for the local preschool. The list of supplies can be found at www.clasiladies.com or at the Bridge Run Facebook page.

May 29, 2019

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Raymond Johnson Raymond Johnson, 90, of Unadilla, passed away at Valley View Manor Nursing Facility in Norwich on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born Oct. 7, 1928, son of the late Orville and Bessie (Schmerhorn) Johnson in Mt. Upton. Ray graduated from Mt. Upton Central School with the Class of 1947.

Ray served his country in the United States Army from 1948 to 1952. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Amphenol in Sidney from 1952-1987 and served as assessor for town of Unadilla for 49 years, retiring in 2017. Ray was a 66 year life member of the Unadilla American Legion Post 578. He served as Post, County and District Commander and Dept. of NY as Vice Commander. Ray is predeceased by a brother, sisters, many nieces and nephews and a son, Edward. He is survived by wife Carol (Cook) Johnson of Unadilla; sons Raymond Johnson and wife Mary Ann of N. East Maryland, and James Johnson and wife Linda of Unadilla; a daughter, Constance Jones and husband Joel of Masonville; stepdaughter Lori Lavelle and her family as well as several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services with military honors will be held Thursday, June 6, at 10 a.m. in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla. In lieu of flowers Ray asked that donations be sent to the NYS Veterans Home Recreation Dept., 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford NY 13830. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www. landersfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.

Muriel Olmstead Muriel “Bunky” Olmstead, 87, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown surrounded by her family. She was born in Deposit on Nov. 2, 1931, the daughter of the late Lowell and Mildred Thomas Mosher. Bunky liked to make crafts she knitted and crocheted quilts and dolls for family and friends for several years. Bunky also loved to bake and always had pies, cakes, cookies or other pastries on hand for all those who visited her. Bunky retired after 25 years from Walton Central Elementary School as a teacher’s aide, ATV room proctor and computer proctor for grades 1-5. She was a member of the Walton Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary and also served as president and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Walton. Bunky married B. James (BJ) Olmstead on June 26, 1951. Besides her husband Jim she is survived by their children: sons J. Michael and Linda Olmstead of Durango, Colo., Richard Olmstead and Lori Kopecko of Apalachin, and daughter Linda and Charles Cucchiara of Spring

Hill, Fla.; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Bunky was predeceased by brothers Fran and Lawrence Mosher, half-brother Jack Rolland and sisters Hazel Peck and Jessie Nagel. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at the Walton Fire Department, 61 West Street, Walton. A memorial service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. at the fire house. Interment will follow at the Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Avenue, Walton. Arrangements are under the direction of Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.courtneyfh.com.

Helen Edwards Helen B. Edwards, 86, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City after a brief illness. Born May 28, 1932 in Margaretville, she was the daughter of the late David and Irene Barber Birdsall. Helen graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in education. She devoted 42 years of her life educating children as a Kindergarten teacher with the Walton School District until her retirement in

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1995. After retirement, Helen and her late husband Raymond enjoyed camping all over the country and were longtime members of the Chapter 75 Coachman’s Club. Helen enjoyed quilting in her free time, was a big supporter of the Walton Booster Club and had a special interest in researching her family genealogy. Survivors include her son Dave Edwards of Walton; sisters Pat Howe (Roger) and Karen Gilmore; grandchildren Camie Edwards, Shawni Williams (Austin), Morgan McAdams and Justin McAdams and great-grandchildren Averie Williams, Maverick Williams and Levi Wood. Helen is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond A. Edwards who passed away on Oct. 20, 2017, and her sister, Janet Gregory. A graveside service to celebrate Helen’s life will take place on Monday, June 3, at 3 p.m. at Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Avenue, Walton. Memorial donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Walton EMS, 61 West Street, Walton, NY 13856 or to the Walton Central School District, 47 Stockton Avenue, Walton, NY 13856. Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a special message of hope and comfort for Helen’s family visit www.courtneyfh.com.

Sandra Seraﬁne Sandra Serafine of Sidney passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Gregorytown Cemetery, Downsville. Arrangements are under the direction of Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

May 29, 2019

Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a special message of hope and comfort for Robert’s family visit www.courtneyfh.com.

Rev. Harold W. Smith

SFC (Ret.) Robert L. Harrison, 80, of Walton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 27, 1939 in Bath, he was the son of the late William H. and Ervilla Paul Harrison. Robert grew up on his family farm in Canisteo where he developed his strong work ethic. He was a decorated Army veteran, devoting over 24 years of service to this great country. Robert was a combat engineer and served two tours in Vietnam. He retired from his last duty post, Fort Bliss, Texas, in 1983 with the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). Upon retirement, he was appointed by the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department to become a member of the POSSE after completing his training in 1985. Robert served the community in that position for several years. He was a longtime member of the Walton Fire Department, Walton VFW and St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, just being outdoors enjoying nature and spending quality time with his friends and family. He will be truly missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. Survivors include his beloved wife of 33 years, Beverly R. (Kehr) Harrison of Walton; children Pamela Nobauer and Otto Harrison both of Graz, Austria; Mike Harrison (Charlotte) of Boise, Idaho and Heike Anderson of Kansas; and a brother, Virgil Harrison of Galeton, Pa. Robert is also survived by six grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Frank Harrison, Thomas Harrison and James Harrison and sister, Mary Louise Jones. A Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 25 Benton Avenue, Walton, with the Rev. Edward J. Golding officiating. Please assemble at church. Burial with full military honors will take place on Wednesday, June 5, at 1 p.m. at Bath National Cemetery, Bath. Memorial donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Walton Fire Department and Emergency Squad, 61 West Street, Walton, NY 13856 or to the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, 46610 NY-10, Delhi, NY 13753.

The Reverend Harold Watson Smith was born on Oct. 21, 1928, in Hackensack, N.J. and died on April 23, 2019, in Saratoga Springs. His father, the Rev. Dr. Harold Norman Smith, and his mother, Lou Watson Smith, were natives of Virginia. Because Harold’s father served as an ordained elder in the Northern New Jersey Annual Conference of the Methodist Church, Harold and his sister Dorothy spent their earliest years in Methodist parsonages in Hillsdale and Elizabeth, N.J. In 1946, Harold’s father was appointed district superintendent, and the family moved to Englewood, N.J. Here Harold served as president of both the local YMCA and Methodist Youth organizations and attended Dwight Morrow High School where he was elected president of the high school in his senior year. Harold attended Princeton University for three years where he was a tenor soloist in the Princeton Glee Club and the Robert Shaw Chorale and then transferred to his father’s alma mater, Randolph Macon College, where he finalized his undergraduate degree. During his college years, Harold was director of a summer YMCA day camp in New Jersey. Harold later earned a Masters of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary in New York City and became himself an ordained elder in the Northern New Jersey Annual Conference of the Methodist Church. In 1952, Harold married Camilla Parlin of Englewood, N.J. (both Harold and Camilla were students at Union Theological Seminary) and Harold began serving as assistant pastor in the Hasbrouck Heights Methodist Church. Upon graduation from Union Seminary, Harold took his first pastorate in Towaco, N.J. Harold served on the Board of Ministerial Training and Qualifications for the Newark Annual Conference. In this capacity he served as director of many conference summer youth retreats. Harold was also a delegate to the World Methodist Council. In 1965, Harold took sabbatical leave to study theology in Tübingen, Germany. Camilla and their four children accompanied him. Returning to the United States in 1966, Harold took a position as ecumenical chaplain at SUNY Delhi Agricultural and Technical College in Delhi. Harold and his co-chaplain, Father Edward Ryan, were involved in the University Christian Movement, and Harold was elected secretary of the national board, and he also served a term as president of the Delhi Board of Education. During his Delhi College years, Harold taught world religion and was soloist in Norman Luboff’s

day basket for a special motherin–law. The next Pepacton Farmers Market will be on Saturday, June 12. The Downsville Food Bank announced a change of hours starting Wednesday June 5; they will be open from 10 a.m. to noon. If anyone has a food emergency they can contact Toni at 607-363-7363. Unfortunately The Horton Fire Department has had to cancel their corn hole tournament. I will keep you informed when the event is rescheduled. Colchester Seniors trip to the Villa Roma Resort is June 18. Parking is available at the Pepacton Park. Contact Sis Murphy for details. Del. Co. Office for the Aging announced that senior meals will start in July for Colchester; food will be prepared in Walton on Tuesdays and Thursdays and delivered to the Downsville Fire Hall. Contact Janet Champlin for additional information. Parish-wide worship and picnic June 2 at the East Branch Harvard United Methodist Church, East

Branch. Members are asked to bring a covered dish salad or dessert. Everything else will be provided. It will be the final Parish. Worship begins at 11:30 a.m. There will be a National Honor Society Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30 a.m. in Downsville Central School. Critical need for Type O positive / negative. Give the gift of life, give blood. The East Branch Fire Department will hold a benefit for Allen Hadden on June 8 at 1 p.m. at the East Branch Fire Hall. There will be a chicken barbecue, hamburgers, hotdogs and baked goods. The event includes a corn hole tournament and basket raffles. An indoor garage sale to benefit the Downsville Central School Travel Club 2020 trip to Ireland will be June 25, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Downsville Fire Hall. Donation of goods are appreciated; contact Melissa Frisbee or any club member for details or to make arrangement to drop off items. Tickets are for sale by the Downsville Fire Department for a

Joan Hall Joan Francis Hall passed away May 23, 2019, after an extended illness. Joan was born in Wellsville, the oldest daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Kerr) Francis. She grew up in Fredonia and Springville, and married Dr. Frank M. Hall Jr., M.D., in June 1967. After moving between Buffalo, Rochester, and Dallas, Texas, she settled with her family in Walton. While in Walton, Joan’s kindness, charity, and drive to make the world a better place shaped the community in many ways. Joan’s energy went into countless service efforts in her community. She served on the Walton Zoning Board of Appeals, heading the board for many years. She acted as the superintendent of the Walton First United Methodist Church Sunday School, where she touched the lives of a generation of children. She also spearheaded the Summer Vacation Bible School program in Walton. Joan was the president of the board of trustees of the William B. Ogden Free Library in Walton, organizing and carrying out fundraisers and overseeing the reclamation projects after the floods, and opening the children’s wing of the library. Her work within the area after the 2006 flood earned her the Outstanding Humanitarian Award from the Delaware County Youth Bureau. Joan earned an associate’s degree at Alfred State, a BA from SUNY Oneonta, and an MA from The College of Saint Rose in Albany. She used her degree as a reading specialist to work with area students on overcoming their difficulties with reading. Anyone who knew her will always remember her kindness, patience, and dedication to helping others. Where there was a person in need, Joan was waiting with a smile, a kind word, a ride, a meal, or a roof over their head. Joan is survived by her husband of 52 years, Frank, and her children Elizabeth Merwin (Shawn) of Fredonia, Christine Rogerson (Christopher) of Richmond, Va., and Mark Hall (Aimee) of Richmond, Va., as well as her granddaughters Aurora, Sadie, Karsten, Sielya, and Cameron. She is also survived by her siblings Thomas Francis and Lynn Nowak, and was predeceased by her brother William Francis. A service for friends and family will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Walton later this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org in the name of Joan Hall.

What an incredible Memorial Day holiday weekend, sunny and warm. It’s beautiful in our little corner of the world all the time, but I am partial to this past holiday weekend. It was wonderful to see the groups of canoes and kayaks enjoying their trip down the East Branch. It is so relaxing, the sights and sounds of nature and feeling the coolness of the air when you go though the little riffs (not really rapids) - it’s a dream trip. Last weekend also was the official opening of DEC’s Bear Spring Mountain day use area, Launt Pond. The camping grounds are officially open including one of the few equine camping areas in New York state. Pepacton Park Farmers Market season opened Memorial Day weekend. I was excited to stop and purchase a delightful assortment of local products to make a birth-

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Robert L. Harrison

Robert Halaquist Sr.

African Mass. Harold also served a term as president of the board of education for the local high school, headed the Delaware County Council of Churches and served on the board of Morristown College in Tennessee. In these years he participated in theatrical productions both at the college and with the Orpheus Theater community playhouse in Oneonta. He took leading roles in Man of LaMancha, South Pacific and You Can’t Take It with You. He played supporting roles in Damn Yankees and Guys and Dolls. After his return from sabbatical leave in Korea, in 1981, Harold became a marriage and family councilor and minister at large for the Delaware County Council of Churches. He also served interim pastorates in the United Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches of Walton. Harold and Camilla both retired in 1990, and moved to Saratoga Springs where they became active members of the United Methodist Church and the YMCA as well as avid enthusiasts of SPAC. Harold and Camilla were married 66 years. Harold is survived by his wife, Camilla Parlin Smith, and their four children, Hyla Smith Skudder (Chris) of Westerville, Ohio, Heather Smith Xie, Esq. (Dr. Xie Yong) of Hong Kong, H. Nathan Smith (Ina Witek) of Leipzig, Germany, and the Reverend Stephen Blackwood Smith (Theresa) of Malone, and ten grandchildren. Harold will be remembered as a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Harold’s passion for ecumenical unity, social justice, the care for and healing of precious souls, the promotion of excellence in sacred music and the arts, his dream for world peace, his enjoyment of fine dining, his good-natured competitiveness on the tennis court, basketball court and golf links, his wit and charm, his indomitable optimism, his humble gratitude, his inexpressible devotion to and undying gratitude toward his wife, Camilla, and his lively hope in the resurrection will live on and will continue to reach others in and through all of us privileged and blessed to have known this great man. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts should be made to the United Methodist Church of Saratoga Springs or the YMCA of Saratoga. A Celebration of Life service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs; 518-584-5373. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Robert Arthur Halaquist Sr., 78, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Fox Hospital Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 3, 1941 in Margaretville, he was the son of the late Stanley Arthur and Jane Elderkin Halaquist. Robert was a lifelong resident of Franklin. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962. Following his time in the service, Robert replaced his father with the New York State Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator. He retired from the state with over 30 years of dedicated service. After retirement Robert and his wife Anastasia enjoyed traveling to Myrtle Beach and Nags Head, N.C., during the cold winter months. Robert had a great love for his family, especially his grandchildren. He helped care for his mother-in-law and aunt so they could stay at home and maintain their independence. Robert was a proud member of the American Legion, Truman C. Tobey Post 32 in Walton. Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Anastasia Halaquist of Walton; children Robert A. Halaquist Jr. of Chelsea, Vermont, Margaret Condon (Mike) of Walton, David Halaquist (Kim) of Walton, Jennie Buffington of Oneonta and Eric Halaquist (Kim) of LaCygne, Kansas; brothers Phil Halaquist (Sandy), Pete Halaquist and Stan Halaquist (Debbie); sister-inlaws Patricia Halaquist and Lois Ann Purchell; brother-in-law Richard Fairbairn; grandchildren Lauren Halaquist, Meaghan Rollson, Brandon Condon, Noah Condon, Christopher Halaquist, Adam Halaquist, Natali Cobb, Tinsley Buffington, Teagan Buffington, Jordan Halaquist and Kaitlyn Halaquist, and seven great-grandchildren. Robert is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his son John Edward Halaquist; brothers Earl Halaquist and Gordon Purchell; sister Maria Fairbairn; close friend and co-worker Cappy Beers and close friend Dick Evans. A graveside service to celebrate Robert’s life will take place on Thursday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Avenue, Walton, with full military honors. Memorial donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the American Legion, Truman C. Tobey Post 32, 10 Park Street, Walton, NY 13856. The family would like personally thank the doctors, nurses, aides and other staff at the Fox Hospital Nursing Home for their care, love and support of Robert and his family these past two years. Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of hope and comfort for Robert’s family, visit www.courtneyfh.com.

2018 CFMOTO Uforce side x side ATV and a Weber Genesis II grill. Tickets are $20 each - the drawing to be held on July 13 during the Fireman’s Field Days. Vendor opportunity for Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. - dark during the Downsville Fireman’s Field Days. Space fee is $25. Contact Tammy Reed or a member of the fire department. Best Dam 5k has opened up registration for their 5K or 11K paddle/run events on Saturday July 27 starting at 8 a.m. 2019 proceeds will be donated to the Backpack Buddies program that ben-

efits the Colchester School District students. Check www.bestdam5k. com for registration and volunteer opportunities. Join me in wishing our friends Happy Birthday: May 30, Walter Lacey, Albert Carpenter, Rodney Tompkins. May 31, Gale Parsons, Ron MacDonald. June 1, Jeremy Jenkusky. June 5, Carol Birkel. June 6, Craig Dattel, Sue Shaw and Gary Thompson. The James S. Moore Unit 167, American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, June 4, at the legion, 6 p.m. Remember to bring the poppy cans.

May 29, 2019

The Reporter

100 Years Ago, SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1919

THE WEEK IN WALTON What We Are Talking About at the County Hub

MANY NEW HOUSES BUILDING Lived to be Nearly 100 Masonic Lodge Prospering - Arranging Next Lecture Course.

A road drag has been purchased by the village board for use on the streets of the corporation. James Carlton Burrhus has been commissioned as second lieutenant in Company I, Tenth Regiment, New York Guard.

Walton is having a building boom. Houses are now being erected by Albert Smith, James Munn, F. C. Darling and Grover Merritt. The Kayser mill and Nestle’s have brought many families here from other places and for several months there has been a scarcity of houses and rooms for rental. It is expected that other houses will be erected later in the season. Mrs. Julia Ann Howard, who died Monday, May 26, at the home of her son, George Howard, at Beerston, would have been 100 years of age had she lived until July 2. Mrs. Howard came to Beerston about seven months ago, having previously lived at Merrickville. A prayer service was held at 7:15 o’clock Thursday morning and the body was taken to Tennanah Lake, Sullivan county, for burial.

John W. Gibson of Delhi has First Sergeant D. M. purchased of James M. Knapp Lockwood of Syracuse, who of Walton his tenant house on had just returned from France Page avenue, in that village. with the 103rd Engineers of the 28th or Pennsylvania Division, The senior class of the Walton died of pneumonia at Camp high school will present the farce Upton, L. I., Wednesday, May “Too Much of a Good Thing,” in 21. Sergeant Lockwood’s wife Walton Hall this, Friday, evening. was Miss Grace Tobey before their marriage in February, 1917. Sturgis Goodrich, son of Mr. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Mrs. E. F. Goodrich of Tobey, are residents of Syracuse. Beerston, fell from a mule he was Besides his wife he leaves one riding on Sunday and fractured daughter, Janet. The funeral was his jawbone. Dr. Smith attended held in Syracuse Sunday. him. At a meeting of the Walton Howard G. McLaury of high school and community Sidney, formerly of Walton, who lecture course committee in the graduated last week from the parish house Friday evening, five Albany College of Pharmacy, numbers for the next season’s was elected vice president of the course were selected and the contract made with the White college alumni association. Entertainment bureau. The dates Clinton Wood has taken a have not yet been arranged. The position as a civilian embalmer numbers selected are as follows: in the United States transport Edwin M. Whitney, Edna service. He went to New York Marie Haviland, the American Grand Quartette, city Tuesday and expected to be Concert assigned to either the Leviathan the Suwanee River Quartette or Mercy and to sail on Thursday. and the Harpvocal Ensemble. Principal C. P. Wells was chosen The village tax rate is $8.30 as chairman of the committee on a $1,000 assessed valuation. for the ensuing year and Miss The rate last year was $22.60, Emma Tobey as secretary. but the assessors raised the At the communication of assessments this year to full valuation. Most property is Walton Lodge No. 559, F. & assessed about three times the A. M., last Thursday evening, the third degree was conferred valuation placed last year. on a class of five. Following Clarence J. Telford, formerly the degree work a social time chief forester on the Harriman was enjoyed and an interesting estate at Harriman, N. Y., has talk was given by Lieut. Ford accepted a position at Pinehurst, Terry. During the evening C. B. N. J., at a salary of $3,000. Mr. Lincoln, master of the lodge, Telford will superintend the was presented a handsome gavel development of a tract of 40,000 by A. D. Spalding on behalf of acres into a winter resort for a Deposit Lodge No. 396. The club of sixteen New York city gavel was made by Mr. Spalding from an apple tree recently men. cut down at that place, which Dairymen’s League milk for tradition says was planted by June has been sold for $2.89 per the Indians some 125 years ago. hundred pounds. This price is George W. Vail, master of the for milk testing 3 per cent butter Deposit lodge, was also present. fat and at the 200-mile zone from New York. The price in the THAT $16,000 Walton district, which is in the APPROPRIATION 180-mile zone, is two cents above the base price, or $2.91 for 3 per Two Water Systems Should cent milk. be connected, and Test Made Before Expending $12,000. Rev. C. S. Wyckoff, who It seems to the Reporter that has been chaplain at General the backers of the $16,000 apHospital No. 7 in Baltimore propriation have not gone about since November, has received his discharge and resumed his the matter in the best way. It was duties as pastor of the First a mistake to infer that a raising Congregational church. Hospital of insurance rates would stimuNo. 7 is used for the treatment late people to vote for the approof soldiers totally blinded. priation and be graded as A milk Mr. Wyckoff has received his instead of B. There is so much of commission as a captain dating this outside dictation that people are getting somewhat out of from May 8th.

sympathy with being directed by outsiders to do this or that. Then again, all the investigations have been made by those who want the appropriation put through. Everything that is claimed may be true, still the prime necessity is for an unprejudiced court. Suppose that a committee of hard-headed, successful business men, men who have property to be preserved from fire and who pay large insurance, had been appointed and reported that this appropriation was advisable, it is not probable that there would be a dozen votes against it. If men like David More, W. R. Reynolds and C. E. Hulbert would certify after a careful examination that: Walton needed this gasoline pump engine very few would question their decision. But this whole question is complex: The fire hydrants are on the old system which has six-inch mains. The later system had eight-inch mains. It is claimed that if these two systems were connected up and additional hydrants installed there would be sufficient pressure. The gasoline engine in case of a fire along Delaware street could take water from the river. That would make better fire protection on that street. When it comes to territory outside some say the engine would require more water than the hydrant would supply; others say not. Before expending $12,000 the systems should be connected; then a test would show what, if anything, is needed. Bluntly speaking there is no more need of a $4,000 fire alarm system in Walton than there is to equip all the cats with two tails. The drawbacks in the present system could be done away with by simplifying the system. Each person should be familiar with his own district, so that when he calls up central he can say fire in district 3 or whatever it is. It is suggested that instead of a card with all the districts on it a plain numeral should be attached to each phone so that each resident would have continually before him his fire district number and not an instant would be lost by causing the operator to figure out where the fire was. At present somebody telephones fire at John Jones. If John Jones happens to be the beau of the telephone girl she can quickly find the district, but a great many times she may not know any more about where John Jones lives than she does where Sile Smith hangs out. But if the call came “Fire in district 3” she could instantly send in the alarm.

400 EMPLOYEES OUT AT SIDNEY SILK MILL Refusal to Discharge One Girl Cause of Trouble

KAYSER COMPANY’S STATEMENT Company Firm in Stand That It will Stand by PromiseWalton Employees Loyal. Some four hundred employees of the Kayser Silk Mill in Sidney are out on a strike. The Brooklyn and Amsterdam factories are also affected, it is stated. No trouble has been experienced at the Walton factory and none is expected. About two weeks ago one hundred girls in the glove finishing department of the Sidney mill walked out because the company refused to discharge Miss Mary Seeley, an assistant forewoman and instructor who was not a member of the union and remained loyal to the company during the troubles in March. About two hundred men and women are employed in the Walton mill of the Kayser company. They have unanimously expressed their intention to remain loyal to the company. Some of the machinery in the Sidney mill is now being sent to Walton, and it is probable that the number of

employees here will be materially increased. The direct money loss to the employees of the Sidney factory while on strike amounts to over $5,000 per week. A statement issued by the Kayser company in explanation of the company’s position says, in part: “A strike at Sidney has been called because we are keeping our promise. And here are the facts: “One girl in our glove finishing department has never been a member of a union and has consistently expressed the wish not to join a union. She stayed at work during the last strike. She has lived in Sidney nearly all of her life and she has worked with us for twelve years. “The other employees of this department, about 100 in number, demand of us that we do one of three things: “First, that we force this girl to become a member of a union; second, if she refuses, that we make her do her work at home; third, that we deport her to another factory in some other town. “During the last strike, which lasted from March 5th to March 27th, the question of having a 100 per cent union was raised. For two weeks they carried on this strike because we refused to do to our loyal employees. in Brooklyn what they wanted us to do to this lone girl in Sidney. During this strike, we repeatedly told those of our employees who remained faithful to us that we would stand by them in case of trouble, and we made this statement to the committee representing those of our people who were out on strike. “Statements have been made that we have been attempting to break up the union, and these statements are false. We do, however, want all of our people to understand that we shall always take exactly the same position with them as we are taking with this one girl at Sidney who stayed by us during the last strike. “If we granted the demand that these 100 Sidney employees make, we should break the promise which we made to this girl and to every other employee who remained with us during the last strike.”

feet, piled up in the pasture lot where the mill was located. The fire is believed to have started from sparks from the smokestack, although the men had taken precaution to wet down the sawdust about the mill each evening before leaving. Cyrus Conner, who owned the mill, carried $600 insurance. The loss on the mill is estimated at $900 to $1,000. About $200 worth of lumber was burned.

LIGHTNING WRECKS HOUSE AT CORBETT Home of James Peck Struck During Thursday’s Storm

UNCONSCIOUS FROM BOLT Mrs. Stephen Judd of Cannonsville Badly ShockedDamage in That Locality.

(From our Corbett cor.) The house at Corbett occupied by the family of James Peck was struck by lightning during the storm last Thursday evening about 9 o’clock. The building was badly wrecked by the bolt. The family had retired for the night when the bolt struck on the north side of the house. Mr. and Mrs. Peck and a young daughter were sleeping in a room upstairs over the kitchen. The bolt struck just over the porch of the same room, completely demolishing the wall. An iron bed was just inside of the room and this was bent and twisted. The whole side of the room was blown in, plaster board was thrown across the room and embedded in the opposite wall. Four windows were broken out by the explosion, a screen door was thrown out in the yard and the house door was blown in and was found standing upright against a stove on the other side of the room. Lightning had been all through the house, hardly a room but what was torn by it. Even dishes in the pantry were broken. Fortunately none of the family were hurt. Windows in a barn 150 feet away were broken by flying splinters. The Reporter’s Cannonsville correspondent writes: During the severe electric shower last Thursday evening lightning struck a tree opposite the Judd residence, some FIRE DESTROYS from the house. Stephen MILL AT HAWLEYS distance Judd and wife were both shocked STATION and Mrs. Judd was rendered unconscious for some time. No Lumber on Conner Job evidence of the bolt entering Saved From Flames the house could be found. Winchell farmhouse on TOTAL LOSS WILL The Johnny Brook was struck, the BE $1,200 bolt entering on the telephone Men Had Quit Work for Day wire. Plaster was torn from the ceiling, windows broken and and Fire Believed to Have other damage done. L. Winchell Started From a Spark. and wife had left the room only Fire Wednesday evening de- a short time before. Telephones stroyed the saw mill owned by were put out of commission and Cyrus Conner and located on havoc played generally. the farm of his father, Henry Conner, at Hawleys station, the TRAIN WRECKS former Alex Nichol place. The MILK TRUCK total loss will be about $1,200. There was an insurance of $600 Big Machine Struck After on the mill. Being Stalled on Crossink. The saw mill was located on the top of the hill about a mile from (From our Arkville cor.) the state road and has been in opThrough the disregarding of eration since last summer. About the principle of safety first, anfifteen were employed there. other of the Delaware & Greene The men left work at 5 o’clock creamery’s big 3-1/2 ton trucks Wednesday evening. Most of lies a mass of wreckage at the them board in homes in that bottom of a 12-foot embanksection and at Hamden. Da- ment sixty feet from the Elgin vid Simpson, who boards with covered bridge railroad crossing, Charles Kilmer ate his supper after having been hit by the eastand about 6:30 o’clock started bound U. & D. Sunday morning for the Conner barn to look after passenger train. the horses. Glancing up the hill Fortunately, no one was inhe saw smoke arising from the jured. William Sanford of New direction of the saw mill. Simp- Kingston was driving, and comson notified George Wright, who ing across the flat from the state occupies the farm house and the road, he saw the train coming, two hurried to the place. They but thought he had time to found the mill in flames and while make the crossing. When on the Wright went after help Simpson crossing his wheel chains broke devoted his energy to keeping and stalled the car in the mud in the fire from the large amount of the holes outside the planking. lumber nearby. About 2,000 feet Sanford jumped out and ran up of lumber were burned but the the track towards the train wavflames were kept from the lum- ing his arms, but his efforts to ber, amounting to about 130,000 stop the train were fruitless, the

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train striking the truck at full speed and hurling it down the bank. The pilot on the engine was broken. This is the second Delaware & Greene truck to meet with disaster here, the first being on Christmas Day, when young Baker met his death by the same train. This truck lies practically in the same spot the first did. The crossing is protected by all the requirements of the law.

AUTO LANDED IN RIVER Corbett Party Have Accident When Bank Caved In. (From our Corbett cor.) Tuesday afternoon Leonard Stuart, Channing Garrison and Archie Williams of Corbett were motoring to Pepacton to look after some lumber, and when near what is known as the “Dark Town,”they met William Shaver’s auto. In passing the ground gave way, letting the Corbett car go down the bank. The car turned twice over and landed in the river. Mr. Stuart received a scalp wound, and Mr. Williams, with the exception of a good shaking, was uninjured. Mr. Garrison was not so lucky, he having two ribs broken. Mr. Garrison states he endeavored to get out of the car, but the bank is very steep, and he was unable to do so. He hung to the car, but when it turned over, he was thrown about fifteen feet and landed in the river. The water at this point is about three and a half feet deep, and Mr. Garrison managed to get to the shore. By this time Stuart and Williams had gotten out and came to his rescue. He was taken to Dr. Holmes, who made his as comfortable as possible.

BLOOMVILLE MAN KILLED Hall’s Skull Fractured by Jump in Coal Car. Ernest Hall, who has been employed in the Sheffield creamery at Bloomville for the past few months, died Friday from injuries sustained the previous day. Hall was engaged in unloading coal from a steel car and tried to jump across the coal pocket. In doing so he struck his head against a steel cross beam and was thrown violently back. It was found that his skull was fractured and he died Friday. Hall was 63 years of age. A daughter lives at Ashland, Greene county, and the body was taken there for burial.

FIELD DAY AT MARGARETVILLE Pupils of Fourth Supervisory District Enjoy an Outing. (From our Margaretville cor.) The biggest out-of-doors crowd that Margaretville has witnessed for many a day gathered on Monday on the fair grounds, the occasion being field day, arranged by teachers and pupils of the fourth supervisory district of Delaware county. The streets of our village were fairly alive all day and the fair grounds reminded one of the “good days” during our best fair days during recent years. The preliminary dashes started off at 10:30, consisting of four classes; next a baseball game, Margaretville vs. Fleischmanns. While this game was on the preliminary races for the girls were run off. At noon came the grand march, then the hour for the basket lunch, each one taking all they could get of the latter. Assemblyman Long was on time and hundreds listened to his enjoyable speech. During the afternoon another ball game and the finals in the races, and then the home runs. Prof. M. L. Van Campen of our high school acted as referee and Prof. Mullen of Fleischmann starter.

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DEATH OF DR. CLARK Walton Veterinarian Passed Away Suddenly Thursday. Dr. David W. Clark, the well known Walton veterinarian, died very suddenly at his home on Liberty street Thursday morning, May 29. Dr. Clark had been a sufferer for some time with heart trouble. Wednesday he had a very busy day and had made several long calls. Thursday morning about 6 o’clock while he was still in bed a telephone call came and Dr. Clark told Mildred Smith, who works there, that he would go to the place after breakfast. About 7 o’clock Mrs. Clark when into the doctor’s room to call him for breakfast. She saw at once that something was wrong and called Dr. W. R. Gladstone. The physician found that death had come instantly from heart failure. Dr. Clark was 34 years of age. He was a graduate of the Walton high school and the Cornell veterinary college. He has been located in Walton six years and had built up a large practice as he was recognized as a skilled veterinarian He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mary Fyffe of Delancey before their marriage five years ago, and by two children, a son, John, and a daughter, Marian; and also by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark and sister, Miss Jessie, of Delancey.

WRECK NEAR BIG INDIAN Four Cars Piled Up as Result of Broken Wheel. (From our Arkville cor.) Two heavily loaded coal dumps and two flats, one loaded with wheels, on a train of five cars, were wrecked Monday morning about 7:30, two miles west of Big Indian, when a wheel broke on the forward car, throwing the two dumps down the bank, tearing the track up and destroying the ties and derailing the cars behind. No one was injured although Conductor Herdman and Trainman H. Van Valkenburg were badly shaken up in the caboose. Trainman J. Casey, who rides the head end down the hill, had just gone over on the engine to talk to the fireman, before the accident happened. Trains were held at Big Indian and Grand Hotel station, except the passenger trains, which transferred at the wreck. The wrecking crane came from Rondout and trains passed over in the early afternoon.

REUNION OF 144TH Veterans Will Meet in Delhi on August 27th. At a meeting of the executive committee of the 144th Regiment Veterans’ Association held in Walton Wednesday, it was decided to hold a reunion of the association in Delhi on Wednesday, August 27th. As this may be the last reunion of the association, all veterans of the 144th are urged to attend. To all other Civil War veterans a cordial invitation is extended to be guests that day of the association. The last reunion was held in Delhi in 1916.

MORE MONEY FOR HIGHWAYS Sidney Village and County Must Make Appropriations. A special meeting of the board of supervisors of Delaware county will be held in the supervisors’ rooms in the village of Delhi, on Tuesday evening, June 3rd, at 8 p. m., to appropriate the sum of $11,032 being the additional amount of moneys required to complete Sidney-Masonville county highway No. 1439.

When the contract was first let in 1916, the county appropriated $12,096 as its share of the construction. The original contract price was $89,961. This contract was abandoned on account of war conditions and when relet this month the lowest bid was $154,917, that of Serafini & Stento of Binghamton. The village of Sidney voted $12,000 to widen the highway in the village from the railroad crossing to the corporation line. The village board has received word from the highway department that an additional sum of $12,800 will be required and a special election to act on the matter will be held soon.

CLAM BAKE FOR THE SOLDIERS Big Time Planned at Delhi Next Thursday Afternoon. Cards have been issued by the Citizens Committee of the village of Delhi, notifying all sailors soldiers and marines of Delaware county to be present on Thursday afternoon, June 5th, in uniform if possible. If there are any who were in any branch of the service, who have not received a card they are asked to get in touch with the Citizens’ Committee of Delhi, if possible, by phone or mail, advising them of their intention to attend. There will be a ball game and other exercises in the afternoon, a clam bake at 6 p. m. at the fair ground and an entertainment in the evening. Each sailor, soldier or marine is invited to bring his lady.

Adjourn Hobart School Meeting. An agreement was reached between the appellants and respondents in the matter of the appeal of Ida Grant, trustee, and others from an order of Arthur T. Hamilton, superintendent of schools of the Sixth Supervisory District of Delaware County, condemning the school building in District No. 4, Hobart, whereby the special school meeting called for May 24th was again adjourned to June 6, 1919.

FREE CLINIC HERE TUESDAY State Health Department and State Tuberculosis Committee Co-operate. A public health and tuberculosis clinic for Walton district will be held in the former exemption board rooms in the Seeley block, Delaware and Bridge streets, next Tuesday afternoon, June 3. Dr. Elliot Washburn of the state tuberculosis committee, a widely known specialist in chest diseases, will conduct the examination of patients. Dr. Washburn was formerly superintendent of the Massachusetts state tuberculosis sanatorium at Rutland. Next Tuesday’s clinic will be held under the auspices of the state department of health and the state charities aid association tuberculosis committee. Health officers, Dr. E. Alexander Hand, of the village and Dr. C. Sumner Gould of the town, as well as the other local physicians, are assisting in the preparations for the clinic. The recent epidemic of influenza, it has been found in conducting similar clinics in other counties, has left in its wake a considerable number of people whose convalescence is yet incomplete. This is evidenced by weakness, persistent coughing and underweight. Such persons may well avail themselves of the forthcoming clinic to learn whether their sickness has left their lungs in an impaired condition. Frank Kiernan, representing the tuberculosis committee of the state charities aid association, was in Walton this week conferring with the local physicians and health officers. Miss Ada Whyte, R. N., supervising nurse

of the state committee, is visiting persons in the Walton district, which comprises the village and town and Tompkins township, to secure the attendance of those especially needing the examination and advice that Tuesday’s, clinic will offer. Principal C. P. Wells, chairman of the Walton Red Cross Chapter, and Mrs. G. T. Johnston, chairman of the executive committee, have placed at the disposal of the clinic supplies and equipment and are co-operating in the preparations. The Walton clinic is the first of a series to be held in Delaware county. The next one of the series is planned for Deposit on June 12. Later clinics will be held in Stamford, Margaretville, Delhi and Sidney. At the Oneonta clinic held recently fifty were examined and at New Berlin on May 20, sixtyone persons were examined.

BUILT HIS OWN HOSPITAL Dr. Gedney Jenks Did all the Work on Building. The following article relative to Dr. Gedney Jenks, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Jenks, of Walton which appeared in the Albany Journal Wednesday, will be interesting to Walton friends: “Hastings-on-Hudson’s only hospital, built with his own hands by Hastings-on-Hudson’s only doctor, was opened here today. Its builder, Dr. Gedney Jenks, spent three years in its construction after failing to raise funds for the work. The entire work was done by himself except for the occasional handling of a heavy beam when a passerby was called in to help. The hospital is two stories; fully equipped with wards, operating room and all modern appliances. “Dr. Jenks enlisted as a surgeon for overseas service when America entered the war, but the people of the village petitioned Washington for his return, as they were left without a doctor. He was sent back over his protests.”

BRISCOE HAS WOMAN DOCTOR Miss Miller a Graduate Physician After Six Years’ Study.

Miss Margaret Miller, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Miller of Briscoe, Sullivan county, has graduated in medicine and surgery from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, after a six years’ course of study. She has been offered a position as pathologist in a hospital at Rockford, Ill., and expects to take up her duties there in a few weeks.

BUSINESS MEN MEET Several Matters Come Before Chamber of Commerce. A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held in Walton Hall Monday evening. President Courtney gave a short talk regarding the Kayser mill and the employees, finishing with the statement that any grievance would receive very careful attention by the Chamber of Commerce, who were ready at any time to give their assistance. A. D. Peake gave a short talk regarding labor conditions with the advice that a strike never accomplished anything for the employees. Remarks were made by other business men and by employees of the Kayser mill, all of whom stated they would stand by the company. The election of a president to succeed Mr. Courtney was next taken up. Harlan J. Wood was elected, but has stated that he will decline to serve. Mr. Courtney introduced B. F. Carpenter, who gave a very interesting talk, chiefly relating to the construction of the New York subways, for which he drew the plans. John Q. Barlow spoke regarding the Sheep Growers’ convention to be held soon in Walton. Mr. Barlow, Principal C. P. Wells and H. E. Lane were named as a committee to work out plans for serving refreshments to the convention.

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Worship services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi churches during June will be held in DeLancey church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Connie Stone. I welcome news from folks. Give me a call: 607-746-6860 or email lshepard@delhitel.net. Our prayers and hope you’re better soon to Kate Kalibat and Martha Burczak. My granddaughter Chandler Shepard and Micci Mason came to see me the other day and I was so very pleased to see how happy Chandler was when she showed me the beautiful ring given to her by Micci when he asked her to marry him. Our congratulations to the happy couple and may they have a very happy life together. We are sorry to learn of the passing away of Janice Raitt. Janice, a former Delhi resident, had owned and operated Winter’s Greenhouse for many years until she retired and moved to Jamestown, N.D. Our condolences to her family. Our condolences also to the family of Carlton Hatch on his passing. Our Mothers’ Day breakfast was held at the home of Cathy Roloson with 25 attending including me, Wayne Shepard,

Jeremy and Kayla Schriver and six kids, Lynn Schriver and kids, Savannah Wake and kids and Andrew Hannigan, Cindy Mostert, Ron Mollott, Marty and Mary Conklin, Margie Tweedie, Milt and Jan Ballard. Cathy loved playing her jelly bean game with her guests and watching their awful looks as they tasted jelly beans flavored like dead fish, dirty laundry, rotten eggs, etc.. All took it well and had fun with the game. It was a good way to start off a special day and all the mother’s were happy to have been blessed. Jeremy and family gave me a beautiful bouquet of roses and my great-grandson Brayden gave me a key chain that he made and a little wooden sign that read “Grandma’s are antique little girls.” Coming up on June 6 - free rabies clinics at Pinders Corner Fire Dept. 5 to 7 p.m., and June 13 at 6 p.m. at Delhi Fire Hall. DeLancey lawn sale day is coming up June 8. I hope many of you plan to participate. Saturday, June 1, the Delhi Historical Society will present The John Bramley Collection Day at the Cannon House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. John will have some interesting things that he has collected over the years. The 35th annual Senior Council pork roast and pie auction will take place on Tuesday, June 4 at the Delhi American Legion - a fundraiser by the Office of the Aging for programs and services

for the elderly. Serving dinner will begin at 4:30 until 6 p.m. Auctioneer Chuck McIntosh will auction off the homemade pies. Tickets are $10 and should be purchased before the dinner they can be purchased at the dinner unless they are all sold out. Some History of New York State: In May 2009, a second promenade was created at Herald Square where Macy’s, the world’s largest store, dominates the intersection. The plan was part of an experiment to create open spaces for tourists and make the city more pedestrian friendly. The first section of the High Line from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street opened June 9. The unique public park, built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets of Manhattan’s West Side, offers spectacular views. Andrew Cuomo was elected Governor of New York on Nov. 2, 2010. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s father, Mario Cuomo was New York governor from 1983 to 1994. Grandma’s recipe: Rhubarb Bread. With rhubarb right at its best now, this is a good way to use some of it... 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2/3 cup oil, 1 egg, 1 tsp. salt, 1 cup sour milk, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups diced rhubarb, 1/2 cup chopped nuts-if you want. Mix together all bread ingredients in order given. Pour dough into 2 greased and floured, full-size loaf pans. Mix

together topping: 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 Tblsp. melted oleo or butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the bread. Bake at 325 for 60 minutes or until tested done. From a 1932 cookbook I found by the Mystery Chef: To clean aluminum pots and pans, rub plenty of soap on your dish cloth. Put a little water in the pan to be cleaned - about a tablespoon no more. Now, rub your cloth on a bar of cleanser or sprinkle on the cloth a very little cleanser and very lightly rub around the pan to be cleaned. The secret is to have plenty of suds. That lubricates the grit in the cleanser and stops its scratching. Rub the pan very lightly with plenty of suds and you will have bright, clean, pots and pans. My thoughts of the week: Going through Delhi on Saturday morning we found traffic to be very congested with the families of college students going to the graduation. Doesn’t seem possible the year is over for them. We congratulate the graduates and wish them well in whatever they do. With a couple days without rain this week we heard the buzzing of lawn mowers when folks were trying to catch up on cutting their long grass. What a difference we had Sunday when temps got up in the 80s. Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week: An elderly gentleman had a serious hearing problem for a number of years. He went to the doc-

tor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100 percent. The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.” The gentleman replied, “Oh, I haven’t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I’ve changed my will three times.” Senior Moments: My wife was so touched when I told her I wanted to start displaying our marriage certificate on the wall. I didn’t have the heart to tell it was because I kept forgetting her name. A cute saying: Mothers write on the hearts of their children what the world’s rough hand cannot erase. Helpful Hint: With grilling season here, tips for cleaning your grill: Use a vinegar wash by mixing equal parts vinegar and water. Spray on grate and let sit for 10 minutes. Scrub with brush to scrape away grime, or make a baking soda scrub. Just get your brush wet, sprinkle on some baking soda and scrub away. The baking soda will work to take away the stains the same way it works to remove odors. Or, try an onion. After getting the grill really hot, cut an onion in half and use it to scrub off all the unwanted leftovers from your last barbecue.

More Than $1,200 Raised In Turkey Hunting Competition By Rosie Cunningham EAST MEREDITH - Every year in East Meredith, a flock of turkey hunters take part in a fundraiser to raise money and hunt gobblers for a good time. This year, Justin Keator, who hosts the event with his siblings Ivy and Nick said “Turk Off ” raised $1,270 for Nathanial Wamsley, an 8th grader at Stamford Central School who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Keator said he delivered the funds to Wamsley’s guardian since the teen is receiving treatment at Albany Medical Center. During the Turk Off, which took place for the fourth year on May 11, 38 teams participated. The participants hunt on their respective parcels and in the afternoon, the harvests are collected and taken to Keator’s shop in East Meredith. This year, Buddy Adams bagged the biggest bird according to the National Wild Turkey Federation scoring.

For Keator, the event has a special meaning for himself and his family. His uncle Steven Hinkley of Roxbury, passed away in February of 2013. Hinkley was a turkey hunting enthusiast and Keator said family and friends wanted to do something Hinkley would be proud of. “The idea for the turkey hunt came after the Roxbury community hosted a car show for a cure for him in 2012,” said the 25 year old. “Steve was an avid outdoors man who always made sure he got the youth involved in the outdoors - this is why I thought the Turk Off was a way to pay it forward. We spent countless hours together turkey hunting, so we thought it was a great way to honor his life and to help out a local family.” Four years ago, when the inaugural Turk Off began, Keator said there were eight teams. “I hope it continues to grow,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun and something we really enjoy doing.” If people want to participate or sponsor the event next year, contact Keator at Jkeator42@yahoo.com

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The Boest brothers from left: Dylan, Chad and Jesse, took part in the contest.

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Participants of Turk Off, a hunting fundraiser held each year.

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It was a good Memorial Day weekend Ben Fancher of Stamford and Luke Dianich (right) of Hobart. They harvested turkeys on Saturday and Monday. The first take sported a nine inch beard and the second - 10 inch beard, while both had 3/4 inch spurs.

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CEMETERY LOVERS By Tina and Dale Utter

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The Search For “Fancy D” to on when something caught my eye. I looked at the top and then used my brush to clean it up a bit. I wasn’t sure if I was seeing what I thought I was seeing so I called Tina over to take a look. She said, “That is a coffin” - just what I had thought - a worn but distinct horizontal coffin. Why didn’t we see that before when we were here? As I moved on I found a very nice stone with the inscription contained within a large heart. Then I saw another coffin on top. I couldn’t believe we had found another one. The same carver, we wondered? This was going to take more serious study. Maybe this is just what we were looking for - a unique Delaware County carver. While driving to our next destination, Tina mentioned that she thought there was another stone done by the same carver. Our next stop was Gregorytown Cemetery. As we wandered around looking at stones we stumbled upon not one but two more stones with horizontal coffins. Now we were getting excited! Where else could he be found? It was late, so we headed for home. Our curiosity got the best of us so the next day we were out looking for more stones by the same carver. Our first stop was in Hancock. Sure enough, there was a beautiful stone with the signature horizontal coffin. We headed for Long Flats Cemetery to reset some stones that we had found down the previous day. Once there we looked closer at a stone and discovered it had a horizontal coffin in the middle of the stone. Before, we had only noticed the oak leaves surrounding the inscription. I looked closely at a broken stone, and there he was again. We flipped over a stone that was lying face down on the ground. It was a fine piece of his work with oak leaves and acorns on one side

the word to the capital “D” in Died. This loop clearly identifies Fancy D as we have never seen this done by any other carvers. At the Brisack Cemetery in Hamden we found a surprise four of his stones with dates of 1827, 1834, 1838 and 1845. The oldest one had a fancy “D” so we knew it was his work. The other three clearly had his artistic detail with all having horizontal coffins but the writing was definitely not done by him. Why is that? Fancy D’s twenty stone inventory shows the latest date of 1836. Two of the three stones in Hamden were dated after that. The 1834 stone could have been back dated, a very common practice. He may have stopped carving gravestones and someone picked up his remaining inventory and did the inscriptions themselves - not Fancy D. We have seen this done on other stones with one carver doing the detail work and

another doing the lettering. We have searched more cemeteries for Fancy D. We have looked in the Delhi area but did not find anymore so we are inclined to think that Hamden may be as far north as he went. Our check of Margaretville showed no results either. We need to check Andes. He seemed to like the East Branch of the Delaware River so we wonder if his stones could be in Pepacton Cemetery where some stones were moved when the reservoir was filled. We also need to explore west of Windsor toward Binghamton and more into Pennsylvania. It is a slow process but every outing is an adventure. You never know what you will find! Are there more carvers out there that are unique to Delaware County? We will be looking.

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Delaware County is one of our favorite destinations. We love its stonewalls, old barns and wellbuilt bridgeways, the beautiful hills and rural dirt roads. It is reminiscent of Chenango County 50 years ago when we had less people. We decided we wanted to become more familiar with the county’s early sandstone carvers so that meant a road trip. We headed for Deposit, along the southern part of Cannonsville Reservoir. It is such a pretty drive with the water and the Catskill Mountains. We drove up Readburn Mountain. As we neared the top we had a beautiful view of the distant reservoir nestled amongst all the hills. We weren’t too thrilled as the road was a bit narrow with no guard rails. It must be an exciting drive during the winter! Once over the mountain we continued to East Branch. There is a cemetery near the Methodist Church but it’s not very old. However, one of our favorite cemeteries is located in town, surrounded by homes so we had to cut through someone’s yard to get to it. This cemetery is special for its inscribed, primitive stones. The oldest one we found was 1798. We were looking for a unique Delaware County carver but none were to be found. From there we continued to Downsville. We stopped at Long Flats Cemetery - it’s a little hidden from the road but worth the effort to find it. We have been there several times. This is another exceptional, old cemetery with inscribed primitive gravestones. Today we were looking for something different. The first stone I looked at had oak leaves all around two inscribed names. A real nice stone, I thought. The next stone had oak leaves on both sides. I was ready to go

The Reporter and leaves with a flower on the other side. The coffin was nestled in the urn. In this cemetery we had found six stones done by the same carver. On our way through Downsville we stopped at an old cemetery by the covered bridge and there he was again. We now view this as a significant find for Delaware County. In four cemeteries from Hancock to Downsville, we found ten stones done by the same carver. He needed a name. What should we call him, we asked each other? Coffin Man would have been appropriate as there was a coffin on each of his stones, but that name was already taken. What other distinctive detail was there? We looked at our photos and notes. Many had oak leaves but not all. Then we noticed that on every stone he had at least one fancy, scripted capital “D.” Hence, we named him “Fancy D” carver. We have found his work in Deposit, Hamden, East Windsor, Windsor and in Harmony, Pa. In nine cemeteries we found 20 of his stones, dating from 18221836. We are excited to see where else we will find his work. He carved urns, willows, fans, pinwheels, hearts, flowers and vines - a well-rounded carver. Twelve of his stones contained horizontal coffins and many had oak leaves and acorns. His best work seems to be from Hancock to Downsville so we are inclined to believe he lived along that stretch of the river. Most of his stones along there also appeared to be of bluestone, a very hard material and difficult to carve. His work is not carved the deepest and over time it is even harder to see without the right light. When he journeyed out of this area his work seems to have been made from whatever material was at hand and his carvings were less elaborate. To distinguish this carver from others we have found that on every stone that he carved he does that unique scripted capital “D” at the beginning of a word. On 14 of the 20 stones he made a loop from the last “d” in died above

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The Watershed Agricultural Council, a non profit organization working to protect the NYC Watershed while supporting farm and forest land uses, is seeking a CREP/CSBI Program Planner. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)/Catskills Stream Buffer Initiative (CSBI) Program Planner will perform the duties and tasks associated with the outreach, planning and coordination of the CREP/CSBI Pilot Program, as well as provide assistance with Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) within the New York City watershed. Qualifications and requirements detailed in position description available at http://www.nycwatershed.org/careers. Salary: low $40,000s. To apply: Send cover letter and resume to Amy Faulkner, Watershed Agricultural Council, 33195 State Highway 10, Walton, NY 13856; or e-mail afaulkner@nycwatershed.org. EOE. Review of applications will begin June 21, 2019.

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LEGAL LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Sunrise Mountain Orchard, LLC (“LLC”), a limited liability company. On 4/16/19 Articles of Organization were

filed with NYS Sec’y of State. 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, c/o Chriswell, PO Box 722, Bloomville, NY 13739 19 Barnes Street LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/28/2019. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 264 6th Ave., 4G, Brooklyn, NY 11215.General Purpose. 31 Engel Rd. LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/15/19. 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, 771 Edge of the Woods Road, Water Mill, NY 11976. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 511 Winterburn Grove LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/28/2019. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 264 6th Ave., 4G, Brooklyn, NY 11215.General Purpose. Notice of Qualification of ComportSecure LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/17/19. Office location: Delaware County. LLC formed in New Jersey (NJ) on 11/30/16. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. NJ address of LLC: 78 Orchard St, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Cert. of Formation filed with NJ Secy of State, 33 W. State St, Fl. 5, Trenton, NJ 08608. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. Purpose: any lawful activity. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT DELAWARE COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against ANGEL FENEQUE, ET AL, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 24, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main St., Delhi, NY 13753 on June 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Premises known as 1230 Dimmick Mountain Road, Denver, NY 12421. Sec 222. Block 4 Lot 7.2. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in a portion of Lot 9, Great Lot 19, Hardenburgh Patent, Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware and State of New York. Approximate

We accept Amount of Judgment is $571,132.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 2014-3. Dennis B. Laughlin, Esq., Referee QIBNC023 Total Amore LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/22/16. Office: Delaware Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 59 Switzerland Ave Fleischmanns, NY 12430 General purpose Formation: THREE DAIRYMEN, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/28/19. Office: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 240 County Highway 6, Bovina, NY 13740. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Adam’s Supreme Auto Sales, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/1/2019. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 37126 Route 10, Hamden, NY 13782. General Purpose. Love Lion LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 3/2/18. Office: Delaware Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 2 Elm St Delhi, NY 13753 General Purpose NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW 1. The name of the limited liability company (“LLC”) is Wind Gait Farms LLC. 2. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State is May 1, 2019. 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: 29 Holowacz Road, Unadilla, NY 13849. 5. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any purpose allowed by law. Notice of Form. of 4191 Pine Swamp Road LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/01/19. Office location: Delaware. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 84 Southwoods Road, Woodbury, New York, 11797. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name: NEXT GENERATION ADVERTISING LLC.

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Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 24 April 2019. Office location: Delaware County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 26964 St Hwy 23, Stamford, NY 12167. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Fine Finishes Custom Builders, LLC has been formed as a domestic limited liability company (LLC) in New York. The Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on April 15, 2019. Its office location is in Delaware County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy served upon it to the LLC at 40 Fusscas Road, Andes, New York 13731. The purpose of the Company is any lawful business. The Walton Cemetery Association Annual Meeting of lot holders will be held June 3, 2019, at 7 pm, at the cemetery office, 55 Fancher Ave, Walton NY. Election of trustees, yearend reports and other matters pertinent to the cemetery operation will be discussed. RUTH L. HOUCK President NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST WILLIAM PRIM, LISA M. WEINMANN, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 01, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the 111 Main Street, Village of Delhi, NY, on June 19, 2019 at 10:00AM, premises known as 2032 COUNTY HIGHWAY 26, HAMDEN, NY 13782. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Colchester, County of Delaware and State of New York, SECTION 319, BLOCK 1, LOT 43, 54. Approximate amount of judgment $260,832.01 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# EF2018-909. WILLIAM O. J. GRAVES, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 DON’S DIESEL SERVICE & REPAIR, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 5/8/2019. Office location: P.O. Box 34, Davenport, Delaware County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a

copy of any process to the LLC, P.O. Box 34, Davenport, New York 13750. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. PUBLICATION FOR: DELWARE COUNTY, NEW YORK IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO 1.JASON ALLEN LESTER, natural father, of JAYDEN LESTER; DOB: 2/25/11: Cause No. 19-7-00598-3; A Dependency Petition was filed on 3/14/19. AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: A Fact Finding Hearing will be held on this matter on: June 18, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. at Pierce County Family and Juvenile Court, 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma WA 98406. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.030(6). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, calls DSHS at 1-800-4236246. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www. atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 7th day of May, 2019 by MELISSA ANDERSEN, Deputy County Clerk LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of A&D Hauling, LLC (“LLC”), a limited liability company. On 5/3/19 Articles of Organization were filed with NYS Sec’y of State. 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 PO Box 274, Roxbury, NY 12474. Legal Notice Town of Delhi Aquatic Center (The Delhi Pool) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; there will be a Pool Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting at 6:30pm to be held at the Town of Delhi, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, New York on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. By Order of The Delhi Pool Committee Elsa Schmitz Town Clerk, Town of Delhi NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF VILLAGE TAXES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I have received the tax roll for the Village of Hobart for the Fiscal Year 20192020. Taxes will be received at the Village office daily from 9:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. except for Saturdays and Sundays until and including July 1, 2019 without interest. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that on all taxes remaining unpaid after July 1, 2019, 5% will be added for the first month and an additional 1% for each month thereafter until paid. Tax Collector Village of Hobart

out. Bids must be received at CWC by 4pm, June 20, 2019. For bid documents please contact John Mathiesen or Timothy Cox at 845-586-1400. EOE LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office. The Board of Education will enter executive session for the purpose of reviewing the history of a particular employee with no action to be taken. No public session will be held. Susan J. Temple District Clerk LEGAL NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff -againstMEREDITH PECK, CHRISTOPHER PECK, ROBERT PECK AND JENNIFER PECK, AS HEIRS AT LAW OF THE DECEDENT ROBERT A. PECK A/K/A ROBERT PECK, ANDREW PECK, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated November 19, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the 1st floor lobby of the Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi, NY on June 11, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. premises situate in the Town of Deposit, County of Delaware and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a set #5 rebar tagged “D. PERRY-SIDNEY, NY” on the Northwesterly side of Avenue “A”, said point also being the most Southerly corner of premises now or formerly of Robert D. Hayward and wife, (L.519 P.535); Thence South West 102.00 feet; Thence North West 75.00 feet; Thence North West 44.10 feet; Thence North West 26.57 feet; Thence North West 15.15 feet; Thence North West 9.64 feet; Thence North East 112.36 feet; Thence South East 96.62 feet; Thence South East 75.04 feet. All that tract or parcel of land, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a set #5 rebar tagged “D. PERRY-SIDNEY, NY” said point being the most Southerly corner of the premises above described; Thence North West 171.00 feet; Thence North East 23.64 feet; Thence South East 9.84 feet; Thence South East 15.15 feet; Thence South East 26.57 feet; Thence South East 44.10 feet; Thence South East 75.00 feet. Section: 385.1 Block: 1 Lot: 54. Said premises known as 55 SILVER LAKE SPUR, HANCOCK, NY Approximate amount of lien $115,531.34 plus interest &

SIDNEY, NY

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costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. 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. Index Number 562/2015. ROBERT A. GOULDIN, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 File# 7254.8111 The above sale, originally scheduled for May 14, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. has been postponed. The new sale date has been rescheduled for June 11, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the same place. ROBERT A. GOULDIN, ESQ., Referee SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION Civil Action No. 3:18-cv154 (MAD/DEP) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Northern District of New York. CIT Bank, N.A., Plaintiff(s) v. DOROTHY FOX, LVNV FUNDING LLC A/P/O CREDIT ONE BANK, N.A. AND HARVEST CREDIT MANAGEMENT VII LLC, Defendant(s) To: Dorothy Fox, 1530 County Highway 41, Roxbury, NY. A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address are: Bronster, LLP, 156 West 56th Street, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10019 c/o Sean K. Monahan Esq. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. s/ Rose Pieklik, CLERK OF COURT. Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk. Date: 2/6/2018 NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage

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company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This company is a debt collector and this is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. To the above-named Defendant(s): this Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David E. Peebles, US Magistrate Judge dated July 20, 2018. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage dated March 9, 2007 that was recorded in the Office of the Delaware County Clerk on April 20, 2007 in Liber 1443, Page 60 on certain real property situate in the Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware, State of New York, located at Section 179, Block 1, Lot 3 and more commonly known as 1530 County Highway 41, Roxbury, NY. The amount due is $150,797.10 as of November 27, 2018. The relief sought is a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale. Bronster, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 156 West 56th Street, Suite 1801 New York, New York 10019 c/o Sean K. Monahan Esq. INVITATION TO BID Lamport Farms, Clove Road, Hobart, NY is seeking bids for a covered barnyard and access road to be funded by the Watershed Agricultural Council. Prospective bidders will receive a bid package which contains a bid sheet with instructions to bidders, sample contract, plans and specifications. Bid packages may be obtained by contacting Elaine Poulin at the Watershed Program Office, 44 West Street, Walton, NY 13856 or by calling 607-865-7090 ext. 209. Prospective bidders must be in attendance for the full group site showing at 10:15a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the intersection of County Route 18 and Clove Road in Hobart. (will proceed to the heifer facility from there) Failure to attend will result in the rejection of your bid. Sealed bids must be clearly marked “Lamport Farms Bid” and will be accepted on behalf of the landowner at the Watershed Agricultural Program Office at 44 West Street, Walton, NY until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 where they will be publicly opened and read. Small and minority owned businesses are encouraged to apply. The Watershed Agricultural Council, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids. E.O.E.

WALTON, NY

Beautiful home on 86 acs w/lrg deck overlooking farm fields & mtn views. Open flr plan w/lrg LR w/ wd-burning firepl, spacious kit, 3 bdrms & 2 bths. Lrg barn. There are trails on the property great for hiking, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, and hunting. #116787

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The Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) is seeking a qualified contractor for removal of a fuel oil underground storage tank at a residence in the Town of Hunter, Greene County to be purchased pursuant to a town approved flood buy-

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INVITATION TO BID Richard LaTourette, 7908 Co. Hwy. 27, Trout Creek NY is seeking bids for a timber roofed concrete barnyard and animal trail & walkway to be funded by the Watershed Agricultural Council. Prospective bidders will receive a bid package which contains a bid sheet with instructions to bidders, sample contract, plans and specifications. Bid packages may be obtained by contacting Elaine Poulin at the Watershed Program Office, 44 West Street, Walton, NY 13856 or by calling 607865-7090 ext. 209. Prospective bidders must be in attendance for the full group site showing at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Richard LaTourette farmstead. Failure to attend will result in the rejection of your bid. Sealed bids must be clearly marked “LaTourette Bid” and will be accepted on behalf of the landowner at the Watershed Agricultural Program Office at 44 West Street, Walton, NY until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 where they will be publicly opened and read. Small and minority owned businesses are encouraged to apply. The Watershed Agricultural Council, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids. E.O.E. Notice to Bidders The Town of Tompkins solicits bids for the following: One Stainless Steel All Season 14 ft Dump body Bid Specifications can be obtained at the Town of Tompkins Town Clerks office at 148 Bridge Street, Trout Creek, NY (607)8655694 or the Town of Tompkins Highway Department – 8586 County Highway 27 Trout Creek, NY 13847, (607)865-4979. A Non Collusive Bidding certificate must accompany the bid. All bids must be in a sealed envelope marked Tompkins, Stainless steel dump body Bid “BIDS” will be received until 2:00 pm June 11, 2019 at the Town of Tompkins Highway garage or the Town of Tompkins Town Clerks office. “BIDS” will be opened and read publicly at the Tuesday June 11, 2019 Board Meeting at 7:00 pm. The Town Board reserves the right to reject and /or all Bids. Town of Tompkins Highway Superintendent Ronald VanValkenburg PO Box 4 Trout Creek, NY 13847

Condolences to the Rowlands family. Get well wishes to Rev. Connie. Our thoughts and prayers are with those in the mid-west that are flooding and those that have lost their homes to tornadoes. Hamden Senior Citizens met for their monthly luncheon meeting on Wednesday, May 22 at the Hamden Town Hall. After the meal, “Happy Birthday” was sung to Maurice Henry and Minnie Miller. Congratulations were given to Doug and Jean Bull who celebrate their 65th anniversary on May 23. The seniors remembered

Registration for the Delhi Village Summer Tennis Lesson program for anyone over age six. Lessons will run from Wednesday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 31 on the Delaware Academy tennis courts. All skill levels are welcome. For more details and registration information, check the Recreation section at www.villageofdelhi. com/index.php/summer-recprogram. Cost is $15 - make checks payable to Village of Delhi. Swimming lessons will be held in the new pool this year with two sessions. The first runs July 1 through July 19, and the second runs from July 22 through Aug. 9. There is no fee for Delhi residents. Sign up with the town clerk. Email recdirector@ townofdelhi.org for more information. Little League will start Thursday, June 6. For additional information or questions, call 607-746-2964 after 5 p.m. Don’t miss these wonderful recreational opportunities in Delhi. There are lots of activities for the kiddos. Last week’s trivia question: Where was the explosion in Delhi on May 16, 1961? The explosion was at Delaware County Farmers’ Co-Op, and one person lost their life. James C. Cameron, 45, was killed instantly after being struck by an ammonia tank after an explosion at the Co-Op. From the newspaper article in the Republican Express, there was a fire that was believed to have started from an acetylene torch being used in the plant. The fire was thought to be under control when the explosion took place. Four ammonia tanks exploded and

Grantor MAY 20, 2019 Darienzo, Anthony & Margaret Darienzo, John Reynolds, Henry Wilbur, Mark R. Henness, Richard (Tr) Emory Henness Trust (by Tr) Angelis, Dimitrios J. Angelis, Helen E. (fka) Williams, Helen E. Peck, Vivian E.

how, work on their projects, and to visit. All are welcome. Call Rosemarie Tiesler at 8657728 for more information or just come to the church fellowship hall at 1 p.m. During the meeting Bill Nagel was voted vice president of the group. Carol Irwin, who had been VP, is moving to Florida so Bill is filling her position until fall elections. Possible trips : a train ride in Arkville, seeing a movie, going out to eat, etc. Ida Sines and Jamie O’Donnell will have more details at the June meeting. Approximately 14 people from this group will go to the Delhi Rehab Center on Friday, May 31 from 2-3:30 p.m. to play Bingo. If others are interested, call Ginny Wilcox at 865-4346 for more information. The next luncheon meeting will be Wednesday, June 26

went every which way. One landed about a quarter of a mile away on the roof of the Student Union building at the college; a sad day for Delhi. This week’s trivia question: What was prohibited to be used on the pavements in May of 1886 in Delhi? This week’s community volunteers of the week are Ruthanne VanBuren, Angie Hunter, Lauren and Don Green, Lisa and Jack Tessier, Christina Gardner, Dawn Komosinski, Ashley VanBuren, Jill Ogden and Anna Krusinski. They helped raise $2,369 through a dance-a-thon fundraiser at the legion a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to the people who came out to dance to help some youth in our area get to dance camp this summer. Thanks to this group of people who worked to bring this community event to Delhi. They have also raised $465 selling raffle tickets for a quilt donated by Polly Gladstone DellaCrosse. To get tickets, message Jill Ogden at 607267-0313. The drawing will be Monday, June 3 at 6:15 p.m. A $5 donation gets you one chance or five chances for a $20 donation. Help support Ashley Komosinski, Amber Gardner, Lila Green, Peyton Garcia, Abi Tessier, Lorelei Ogden, Mackenzie Hunter and Norah VanBuren get to dance camp. The Delhi Covered Bridge Run is this Saturday, June 1. Day of registration - $30 for all ages. Registration opens at 7 a.m. Kid’s Fun Run starts at 8:15 a.m. at the corner of Page Ave and Bridge Street; 5K and 10K start at 9 a.m. Help support local students and don’t miss the Covered Bridge Run after party at O’Neill’s Shire Pub from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. - a little community celebration with live tunes on the patio (weather permitting). Becca Frame is one of the best

vocalists around and Brian compliments her with his own artistic, lively strumming. Call 607-746-8758 for more info. Don’t forget - the Cannon Free Library has activities for all ages. On Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Rhyme Time features stories, songs and playtime for the tiniest tots and their caregivers. On Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime provides stories, songs, games and a craft on a theme. The knitting group meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Sit around the table and knit with friends and share your skills. Mahjong on Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Seed swap events are taking place at county libraries. Swap seeds at Cannon library during open hours which are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Lego Club will meet Tuesday, June 4 at 3:30 p.m. Kids in grades K-5, come to the library and test your creativity with a new building challenge each month. A lunch and hymn sing will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church the first Sunday of each month. The next one is Sunday, June 2 from 12 until 1 p.m. at the church, 565 Andes Road. Call 607-4379916 for more information. The Delhi Food Bank is open Mondays from 1 until 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. in the United Ministry Church. Donald W. Gleason Post #190 meets Monday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at the Delhi American Legion. The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday, June, 4 at 9:30 a.m. at the back building of the Delhi Telephone Company. The Meredith Dairy Fest is June 8 and 9.

at noon at the Hamden Town Hall. Come, share the meal and program. Roy and Rosemarie Tiesler entertained the Hamden group, showing pictures of Roy’s paintings and computer art. It was interesting to see how a print can be made from a picture of a painting or some computer art and then reproduced on canvas of any size or other item. He also showed some photographs that he had taken of orioles and other birds, their cats, etc. Rosemarie played the keyboard and sang some songs which she found the group singing along with her - especially her adaptation of a piece she calls Almost Heaven - Catskill Mountains as well as Amazing Grace. Rosemarie also talked about the upcoming Walton

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Colchester

Grantee

Transfer Tax

Darienzo, John

Franklin Hamden

Bullis, Sierra E. Wilbur, Kevin & Scott (Co Trs) Mark R. Wilbur Family Irrevocable Trust (by Co Trs) Delhi Brewster, David

0.00 80.00 0.00 100.00

Harpersfield

Lakeside Homes Limited Liability Co.

0.00

Sidney

0.00

Middletown

Peck, Barry L. & Joshua M. Peck, Vivian E. (Life Estate) Gardepe, Raquel J. Dewey, David B. & Lucille B. (Life Estate) Dewey, James Dewey, David B. & Lucille B. (Life Estate) Thoden, Raymond

Hancock

Keesler, Rod & Heather

Dewey, David B. & Lucille B.

Sidney

Dewey, David B. & Lucille B.

Sidney

Duryea, John W. & Babette D. MAY 21, 2019 Collazo, Robert Bonet-Collazo, Ira Brink, Doris Jean (Exx) Brink, Hubert Maurice (aka)(Exx of) County of Delaware (by Co Trea) Ham, H. Gurney & Rose Marie (by Co Trea) Potter, Thomas C. (by Co Trea) Bevilacqua, Epifanio & Linda

May 29, 2019

The Reporter one of their faithful members - Don Moore - by singing his favorite song, “God Bless America” after the flag salute. Don always asked to have that played when any musical group came to entertain them. He passed on May 9. Our condolences and prayers to his wife Kathy and their children Patrick, Kate, and Tim. We welcomed visitors from the Delhi senior group and are appreciative of the box of yarn brought by one of the ladies to be given to anyone who knits. This yarn and knitting/crochet books have been given to the knitting group which meets at the Congregational Church in Walton on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Beginners and more experienced knitters, crocheters, and quilters meet to share ideas, teach those who want to know

Franklin

Brink, Robert William & David Earl Knowles, Deborah Ann Davenport Pensco Trust Company, LLC (Custodian FBO) Daniel A. Liddle IRA (by Custodian FBO) Franklin

0.00 0.00 190.00 6.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Grantor Komitor, Lee NY RS Postal, LLC Nathanson, Joseph Lease, Maria DiMele Lease, Maria DiMele Lease, Maria DiMele Usui, Yasuo Otsu-Usui, Eiko

Location Delhi Hancock

Grantee Karl, Steven Postal Realty, LP

Hancock Hancock Hancock Andes

102.00 306.00 164.00 0.00

Dunham, Joan N.

Hancock

Gualtieri, Edny L. (Surv Heir) Gualtieri, Daniel J. (aka)(Surv Heir of) Gualtieri Jr., Daniel J. (Surv Heir of) Community Bank, N.A. (sii)(Tr) Wilber National Bank (Tr) Mary A. Walsh Trust (by Trs) Stankiewicz, Anthony & Terri G.G. Abate, Michael A. KeyBank, N.A. (sbm) First Niagara Bank, N.A. MAY 24, 2019 Sprague, Jeanette E.

Hancock

Point Mountain Partners, LLC Point Mountain Partners, LLC Grigoli, Andrew G. Usui, Yasuo (Tr) Otsu-Usui, Eiko (Tr) Usui Family Revocable Trust (by Trs) Iovino, William Christich, Phyllis Denniston, Gareth

Davenport

White, Gail M.

880.00

Walton Bovina Deposit

Vaccaro, Vincenzo 2121 Pink, LLC Buck, Jeffery

654.00 0.00 48.00

Middletown

Shapiro, Roy A.

Middletown

Conley, Scott (Tr) Helene Wutz Irrevocable Trust (by Tr) NY RS Postal, LLC Nathanson, Joseph Sander, Rebecca L

Colchester

Sprague, Jeanette E. (Tr) Jeanette E. Sprague Rev. Trust (by Tr) Napoli, Michael Dehayes, Daniela Cooks Falls Outfitters, LLC

Hancock

Postal Realty, LP

Hancock

Marin Sr., David S. Marin Jr., David S. Marrec, Alain & Alvina Roye, Walter Roye, Lynn S. (fka) Richardson, Lynn S. Hales, Ryan Martinez, Kelsey Schuler Sr., Kenneth Schuler, Theresa

Bevilacqua, Epifanio

Franklin

Baker, Stephen F. (Ref) Weinstein, Gerald (aka)(by Ref) Weinstein, Gerald A. (by Ref) MAY 22, 2019 Gerardi Jr., Nicholas J. (Ind)(Exr) Gerardi Sr., Nicholas J. (Exr of) Spodek, Rosalind Del Nero, Angelina R. (aka) Del Nero, Angela Manthei, Jeremy Mattson, Alyssa

Hancock

Bevilacqua, Epifanio & Linda (Trs) Bevilacqua Joint Revocable Trust (by Trs) Bevilacqua, Epifanio & Linda (Trs) Bevilacqua Joint Revocable Trust (by Trs) Honesdale National Bank

Masonville

Solivan, Richard

120.00

Village of Walton Roye, Walter

Hancock Middletown

NY RS Postal, LLC Morley, Christopher J. & Patricia L.

0.00 100.00

Cardillo, Andrew P.

Kortright

Roxbury

Moskowitz, Martin & Roberta

610.00

Schuler Sr., Kenneth Schuler, Theresa

Walton

0.00 1158.00

Art Walk sponsored by the West Branch Arts group. This walk will be Saturday, July 20. Quilters and artists will display their work in the fellowship hall of the Congregational Church in Walton - fine arts will be in tents in that church’s parking lot. Other displays will be at sites along Delaware Street and in the park off that street. A few slots remain for artists and quilters. For more information, call Rosemarie at 865-7728. Church services for the Hamden, DeLancey and West Delhi churches will move to the DeLancey Church for the month of June. Services for June 2 will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Connie Stone leading the service. Communion will be served.

Walton Delhi

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400.00 56.00

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