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Second Amendment, Road Conditions Discussed at Colchester Meeting

By Vicky Klukkert Residents brought becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary Town and road conditions on Money Point Road before the Colchester Town board during its Dec. 18 meeting.

“I am asking the town board to proclaim Colchester a sanctuary town for the Second Amendment,” resident Louie Banker said.

Town Supervisor Art Merrill noted receipt of the document Banker supplied, saying the board would have Town Attorney Michael DeGroat “look into it.”

Councilwoman Janet Champlin said that after she heard about the proposed legislation, she wanted to find out more about it, researching online.

“I was amazed at how many places in the country have this,” she said.

Town resident Harry Triebe asked: “What power do you have to supersede the law? Can you direct local law enforcement to not make arrests? What power does a local municipality have?”

DeGroat responded: “The federal government would have the highest power and we would have to adhere to those laws.

What generally happens is that a law is passed and if someone doesn’t agree, they can sue and it will ultimately end up at the Su-

preme Court.”

Merrill took a straw poll of the board members, with the majority in favor of making the town a Second Amendment Sanctuary Town, as long as doing so is legal.

“We have a new exit point off of Money Point Road,” Ruth Wilhowsky said, distributing photos of a fuel truck that went off the road near her house recently.

“It was widened this year, but it needs guardrails. It wasn’t sanded Tuesday morning and it was slippery.”

Highway Superintendent Kenneth Eck interrupted Wilhowsky to say that the road was sanded Tuesday morning.

“This photo shows the road after the accident and this shows the road after it was sanded,” Wilhowsky said, displaying two different photos. “It wasn’t sanded.”

“It was sanded,” Eck reiterated.

“I’m not going to sit here and listen to you as you berate us,” Merrill said. “This is not our fault.

There was a travel advisory yesterday. He should never have been delivering up there and at the very least, he should have had chains on.”

Gene Wilhowsky commented that when he plows their driveway and has to go into the town’s road with his four-wheeler with a plow, he fishtails on the town road. “I’m sure I’m not the only one that has that problem. There See Colchester Meeting page 3

Movie Production Company Looks For Filming Locations In Delaware County

By Jesse Hilson Delaware County towns are being looked at as possible shooting locations for a horror film, according to a letter obtained by the Margaretville Village Board.

The movie, titled “Werewolves Within,” will begin shooting in February or March, according to the letter.

“Werewolves Within” is based on a virtual reality (VR) game which came out in 2016, which

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is set in a medieval-fantasy village and involves players trying to guess which other players are secretly werewolves.

This is not the first movie to be filmed in Delaware County. In 2018 the horror-comedy zombie movie “The Dead Don’t Die,” directed by Jim Jarmusch and starring Bill Murray and Adam Driver, was shot in the village of Fleischmanns.

The letter was sent from Vanishing Angle, an independent movie production company based in Los Angeles, Calif.

It addressed local property owners in “various towns and villages in the Catskills region” who might like to see their homes or businesses featured in the movie. Mayor Hubbell said it was his understanding that the production company was looking at Margaretville and Phoenicia.

He said that they were looking at Main Street properties as well as wanting a log cabin for a location.

The village will not know anything until the first of the year, but that filming would follow “pretty quickly” in See Margaretville Meeting page 3

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Firemen responded to a fire on County Rt. 18 in Hobart Monday.

By Alyshia Korba A fire destroyed a trailer used as a workshop in Hobart on Dec. 23 at approximately 2:45 p.m. The building was owned by brothers Robert and Ron Taylor and was used as a workspace for Robert’s fly tying business and Ron’s woodworking projects.

Hobart Fire Chief Josh Mason said the structure is unsalvageable but no injuries resulted from the fire.

Approximately 30 firefighters responded to the incident from Stamford, South Kortright, Bloomville, and Bovina Fire Departments. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.

Ron was home at the time of the fire and said he was awoken from his nap by the sound of an explosion. By the time he saw what had happened, half of the building was in flames.

Ron said this will be a significant loss for his family, but he

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is thankful that nobody was injured.

“We’ll just clean up the mess, that’s just the way it is,” Taylor said. “You take your bumps with life and this is just another bump.”

Mason said the fire also destroyed the Christmas presents for a 14-year-old girl in the family. He said the fire department is hoping to collect gifts from the community to give to the girl for Christmas.

Delaware Academy’s Thomson Accepts Position in New District

By Lillian Browne DELHI - Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi Superintendent Jason Thomson will be leaving the district in February 2020 to take the helm at Ichabod Crane Central School District, located in Kinderhook, about 15 minutes outside of Albany.

The announcement was made via a press release by Delaware Academy’s Board of Education on Friday, Dec. 20.

Board of Education Chairperson Elizabeth Huneke thanked Thomson for his hard work and collaboration with students, faculty and staff over the past nine years.

“Delaware Academy is in excellent programmatic and financial condition with a strong leadership team that is committed to moving the district forward. We wish Jason the best in his new role at Ichabod Crane,” Huneke said.

Thomson reflected on numerous collaborative district achievements including the creation and ongoing success of an anti-bullying campaign, choral participants singing the National Anthem at Met’s Stadium for Father’s Day, lobbying for education-friendly policy in Albany and being regionally and nationally ranked for academic achievement.

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ment, he said, was watching all of the district’s students grow and succeed while establishing strong and meaningful relationships.

“The kids have always been my number one priority,” Thomson said. He considers himself a “privileged caretaker” of Delaware Academy and will be sad to miss the 200th graduation ceremony at Delaware Academy, but said, “I will be there in heart and in spirit.”

The move is bitter-sweet, he said. The opportunity to relocate was too good to pass up, Thomson said.

While leading the district, Thomson committed to a datadriven focus and mental health programming expansion taking a wholistic view of education.

“We established reading programs with vertical alignment the same thing with math. We’ve

increased science and AP scores,” Thomson said of the district over the last nine years.

When he first took the position with Delaware Academy, the district offered 30 college credits.

Now there are 110 credits and expanded course offerings, he said in praise of the CTEP Program partnership with SUNY Delhi.

The new district is not that different from Delaware Academy, Thomson said. Ichabod Crane’s student body numbers 1,800, a little more than double Delaware Academy’s 760 students. The new district has a “small-town, rural feel,” he said, and serves students from five different townships.

The key to education, Thomson said, is establishing positive, meaningful relationships; and, he said, he’s done that.

Delaware Academy Board of Education member Tammy Neumann said the board of education, Thomson and the district’s leadership team will support the faculty through a smooth and positive transition.

No major program changes are anticipated during the transition, Neumann said.

Thomson said he is hopeful that teacher contracts will be finalized before he leaves the district in February and the capital improvement building project is on track to begin in spring 2020.

The Board of Education at Delaware Academy will hold a special meeting on Jan. 2 to announce interim leadership plans.

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Merry Christmas to all!

Thank you to a couple of special elves, Rick Robinson and Joe Hafele, who saved the day at school on Friday when our special seasonal guest got sick (best wishes to him for a speedy recovery too!). The children were still thrilled and excited and I think they both enjoyed it too. We couldn’t have gotten through the day without you. Special thanks to the music department for their parts in the holiday assembly, especially Theresa Bolton, who not only stepped up with her Select Chorus, but again led the sing a long for the children in the afternoon. It surprises me that more children don’t know basic carols anymore, but Miss Bolton certainly does her best to keep those traditional songs alive.

New legislation has been intro-

duced to make a 3 digit Suicide Hotline Number. When it gets activated you would only need to remember the 3 digit number and it would work like 911. Until it is functional, the Suicide Hotline number is still 800-273-8255 (TALK). Sometimes the holidays are lonely for people, but remember it’s a passing feeling.

Please don’t look to a permanent action for a temporary feeling.

There is always someone you can reach out and talk to.

Many attended the inaugural All-Seasons Sportsmens’ Expo in May of 2018 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton.

The event attracted almost 2,000 people, many of whom were visiting Walton for the first time. The second annual Expo in May 2019 was equally successful. The 2020 Expo will be held on Saturday,

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By Janet Schwengber, Pastor UCC December 25th is the traditional anniversary of the birth of Christ, but most scholars are unsure about the true date for Christ’s birth. The decision to celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 was made sometime during the fourth century by church bishops in Rome.

Having turned away from worshiping the one true God and creator of all things, many early cultures in the Roman Empire had fallen into sun worship.

Recognizing their dependence on the sun’s yearly course in the heavens, they held feasts around the winter solstice in December when the days are shortest. As part of their festivals, they built bonfires to give the sun-god strength to bring him back to life again. When it became apparent that the days were growing longer, there would be great rejoicing.

Today we find ourselves left with many forms of Christmas celebrations. Our Christmas tree, often accredited to Martin Lu-

ther, was brought into the house to celebrate the greenery of the new season brought on by the solstice. Luther insisted on using evergreen trees that had a cross in their design. (Check out the branches on spruce and balsam with their + on the branches as compared to pine and hemlock).

The candles and lights bring back the idea of bonfires, the bells and sounds of merriment tell of the season’s break to a new time. Gift giving and feasting were all a part of the merriment.

But, regardless of the lessthan-Christian background for Christmas and whether or not Jesus was born on the 25th, our goal is still to turn our eyes to the arrival of the God of our salvation, to a day to mark the incarnation, a day in which we celebrate that God became human and lived among us. We still hold a Christ-Mass to celebrate and worship the God of our salvation, we go to worship on Christmas Day or, in some cases, Christmas Eve because we are called by the Spirit of God among us to celebrate the Good News! The birth of a child to lead us and grace us with salvation!

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The Expo committee derives a lot of satisfaction knowing that our efforts are so beneficial to our community - but it is a big undertaking, requiring many months of planning. Hence, this is an invitation to any area resident to join the Walton Chamber of Commerce as they begin planning the 2020 Expo. Many hands make light work!

If you would be interested and would like more information, please contact any Expo committee member or come to an Expo meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Maureen Wacha’s home at 2 South Street.

Do you have an old flag with embroidered stars on it? The Vets Club is recycling those stars as part of a project to give to vets as a symbol. If you have one, please

contact Kim Jacob at 607-4378327 or bring it to the Vets Club.

The Class of 2020 is hosting a Brooks Chicken BBQ Dinner on Jan. 21. The dinner includes a 1/2 chicken, potatoes, salad, roll, milk and a cookie. The cost of the dinner is $12. You can get tickets at the high school in advance from any senior, or buy at the door if they don’t pre-sell.

Friday Night Primetime will be held for students in grades 3-5 on Friday, Jan. 10 from 5:308:30 p.m. Students bring books to read in uninterrupted reading sessions in the auditorium. Students and adult volunteers are encouraged to come in comfy pajamas and settle in sleeping bags and pillows and read for pleasure for three quiet half hour sessions of reading time. Participants also eat a bag dinner in the

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation To Create Permanent Environmental Justice Advisory Board And Interagency Coordinating Council Governor Cuomo signed legislation (S.2385/A.1564) on Dec. 23 to create a permanent Environmental Justice Advisory Board and Interagency Coordinating Council. The Advisory Board will create a model environmental justice policy that ensures that New Yorkers, regardless of race, income, gender and national origin, have a right to fair treatment and meaningful involvement in the development of regulations and policies that affect the quality of their environment. The Interagency Coordinating Council will provide guidance to each state agency implementing environmental justice policies.

“For too long, low-income and minority communities disproportionately shouldered some of the worst environmental impacts, in some cases leading to severe asthma rates and other lifelong health issues,” Governor Cuomo said. “Empaneling these advisory bodies will help right that historic wrong by ensuring

those very communities have a seat at the table as we develop environmental justice policies and other measures to combat climate change.”

The Environmental Justice Advisory Board will be appointed by the governor and legislative leaders. Duties of the advisory board will be to adopt a model environmental justice policy that is applicable to the work of state agencies, recommend improvements on environmental justice policy to the governor and legislature and comment on any proposed environmental rules by the state or federal government relevant to environmental justice.

The 16-member advisory board will be comprised of five representatives from community-based organizations who advise and assist minority and low-income communities on environmental matters, four representatives from the business community and seven representatives from state or national

gage lenders to either complete a mortgage foreclosure proceeding or issue a certificate of discharge of the mortgage for any abandoned property. This means local government officials will be able to deal with these properties that decrease nearby property values and strain municipal resources.

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The Environmental Justice Interagency Coordinating Council will be comprised of commissioners from various agencies including the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, Commissioner of Economic Development, Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, President of the Environmental Facilities Corporation, President of NYSERDA, Chairman of the Power Authority as well as environmental justice coordinators designated by affected agencies. Duties of the Interagency Coordinating Council will be to provide guidance to state agencies that are adopting Environmental Justice policies and serving as a clearinghouse of information on environmental justice for state agencies and the public by maintaining publicly available resources.

Cuomo Signs Legislation to Address Zombie Properties Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D, signed legislation (S.5079A/A.1859-A), or the Zombie Property Remediation Act of 2019, allowing municipalities to better address zombie properties plaguing their communities.

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café, and enjoy a half hour game time. It was always my favorite PTA event to volunteer for, and I did it for years through my kids’ school years and long afterward!

Volunteers are needed for this year’s event as well as sign ups by the students. Look for the flyer in their backpacks when they return, but mark your calendar now!

Also coming up on Feb. 7 is the annual Townsend School Talent Show. Rehearsals will begin Jan. 23 and the flyers did go home before break. Encourage your children to share their talents. While there is always a lot of singers and dancers, we also love to see artists, musicians, and any writing or crafts they have done can be displayed.

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Thousands of abandoned properties are blighting communities throughout the state, and zombie properties--abandoned homes foreclosed upon by a bank and left unmaintained--are complicating the efforts of local government officials to deal with these properties. Zombie properties can sit in legal foreclosure limbo for years, sometimes deteriorating to the point that buildings must be demolished, while the mortgage lender fails to complete the foreclosure process. This new law makes it easier for municipalities to reclaim and redevelop zombie properties and return them to the tax rolls.

This law goes into effect immediately.

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Margaretville Meeting... Colchester Meeting... continued from front page continued from front page February or March because the production company was interested in having snow removal.

The letter gave contact information for getting in touch with a location manager of Vanishing Angle, Jeff Brown. Once Vanishing Angle hears from property owners, they will send location scouts to take pictures of the property for the director and producers to review. If the property was decided upon then the production company would discuss a location agreement, compensation, and insurance.

In the letter, Brown suggests that anybody with questions about the business of filming on location call the Hudson Valley Film Commission at 845-6794265 or the New York State Governor’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development at

212-803-2330.

Also at the meeting, a motion was passed to allow employees to sell back a week’s worth of unused vacation time.

A bid for a 2008 Dodge Ram truck that the village is trying to sell was opened. There was only one bid, and it was from B & D Motors of Margaretville, for $4,105.00. A motion was passed to accept the bid instead of going to Auctions International.

The replacement of the roof of the Gottfried Building which houses the village government is complete. Some signs for the building were affected by the construction and this damage will need to be addressed.

The next Village Board meeting in Margaretville will be on Jan. 21 at 5 p.m.

were trees, but they were cut down and there is nothing to stop someone from going over the bank. I just want the town to consider putting something there for safety,” he said.

Ruth Wilhowsky emphasized, “there are state laws that say, if a problem with a road has been brought up to a municipality and they do nothing, they are liable.

We have been asking that the road be looked at for two years.”

“I know the law and I believe that there is no statute,” DeGroat said. “I don’t appreciate statements of law being thrown out of the gallery. If the town is sued, the judge might take a look at it or throw it out of court.”

Ruth Wilhowsky listed the law to which she referred, and DeGroat answered, “That’s a village ordinance, not a town ordinance.”

The town approved two budget amendments affecting the highway department during the regular portion of the board meeting.

The first budget amendment addressed the Tiffany Hollow Project on Gregory Hollow Road.

The town made five requisitions to the Department of the Interior, totaling $93,940.00, and received the funds from the Department of the Interior for the project.

The highway revenue NYS Grant Fund and Highway Appropriations Tiffany/Gregory Hollow Culvert Fund was then increased by the aforementioned amount.

The town also received its Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding from New York State, totaling $355,182.01.

The town expected to receive $235,000, so the Highway Revenue State Aid/CHIPS line was

increased by $120,182.01.

In other business, the contract between the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and the town to extend the Downsville Water District lines to the DEP offices is being looked at by both parties.

“They’ll pay all the costs,” Merrill said.

The board announced the retirement of several town employees: Linda Mills, 14 years as assessor; Betty Watson, 30 years as assessor and planning board clerk; Gerald Merrill, 30 years as assessor; and John Bogart, 35 years at the transfer station, retiring as the director. Board members thanked them for their dedicated service to the town.

Due to the holiday, the town board will meet Jan. 2 at 7 p.m.

Governor Cuomo Signs Into Law The $150 Million Authorized “Safe Way Home Act” For Breast Cancer Legislation Provides Sexual Assault Crime Victims No-Cost Research Transportation From Medical Facilities Where They Received Initial Care to Their Home or a Shelter

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the “Safe Way Home Act” (S.3966A/A5775) on Dec. 23. The legislation provides survivors of sexual assault nocost transportation from medical facilities where they received initial care in the wake of an assault to their home or a shelter.

“Sexual assault is a heinous crime that can have devastating impacts on survivors, especially in the immediate aftermath of the abuse they suffered,” Governor Cuomo said. “This measure will provide some peace of mind and security at a time when victims are most vulnerable by

helping ensure they get home or to a shelter safely.”

This legislation will go into effect after 90 days.

For more information, eligibility guidelines and to locate a victim assistance program, visit www.ovs.ny.gov or call 1-800247-8035.

Senator Metzger Celebrates Regional Economic Development Councils’ Grant Project Awards The Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) announced Thursday that the MidHudson Region was awarded $65.8 million for 105 projects for Round IX of the REDC awards.

Senator Metzger said these investments have a significant impact on communities.

“I was happy to have supported so many worthwhile projects across the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills in this year’s REDC selections,” said Senator Metzger.

Established in 2011 by Governor Cuomo, The REDCs were established in 2011 by Governor Cuomo. They are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations intended to develop long-term strategic plans for economic growth for their regions.

The Delaware County awards are $599,000 to Saputo Dairy for the purchase and installation of new equipment in their Delhi facility; $109,264 to Trout Unlim-

ited for the Federal Hill culvert aquatic connectivity restoration in Hughes Brook in the town of Delhi; $82,000 to the village of Delhi for water treatment plant resiliency improvements and $50,000 to Delaware County for a comprehensive housing study, Overall, more than $761 million was awarded through Round IX of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, and over the years, more than $6.9 billion has been awarded to more than 8,300 projects consistent with each region’s strategic plans, projecting to create and retain more than 240,000 jobs.

More information on the 2019 Regional Economic Development Council Awards, including a full list of awards, is available at regionalcouncils.ny.gov

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the recentlypassed National Defense Authorization Act authorized $150 million for the Department of Defense peer-reviewed Breast Cancer Research Program (DoD BRCP) to continue progress in the fight against breast cancer.

Earlier this year, Senator Gillibrand led a bipartisan letter with 28 of her Senate colleagues to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to maintain the level of funding for this vital program.

“Since its creation, the Department of Defense’s Breast Cancer Research Program has been at the forefront of groundbreaking science that is changing the face of cancer research,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This funding will ensure that the DoD BRCP will be

able to continue to support innovative research models that will help to develop new treatment and testing methods. I am proud that I was able to help secure this critical funding; it is a powerful tool in the fight against breast cancer.”

Since its inception, the DoD BCRP has generated new approaches to breast cancer prevention, treatment, and detection. Over 90% of the funds go directly to research grants, awarded only to the best projects through a competitive process.

The program quickly responds to current scientific advances and fill gaps by focusing on research that is traditionally under-funded. The program is committed to making scientific breakthroughs in the fight against breast cancer.

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Braving the Cold: Nearly 50 Turn Out To Rally For Impeachment of POTUS

By Rosie Cunningham

DELHI - For about 50 individuals braving poor weather conditions was more than worth stepping out to rally in support of the impeachment of the President of the United States.

According to organizer Krisy Gashler who led the rally held at Courthouse Square in Delhi last Tuesday, there were more than 600 rallies nationwide, in all 50 states, were held Tuesday evening to show support for the impeachment and removal of Donald Trump.

Individuals in attendance held signs and discussed what they believe are some of the biggest concerns regarding President Trump’s actions.

“I am afraid for our country,” said Rosemary Whittaker simply.

“We are concerned for us, our family, our country and the world,” added her husband Whit Whittaker. “I am very concerned as to what the future will be.”

“We always felt that no matter what party they were they were going to do a good job and care for the people,” said Rosemary.

A picture of nearly 50 protesters who turned out on Tuesday evening despite the poor whether conditions.

“I don’t believe he is going to do either one. He only cares about

himself.”

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Rosemary and Whit Whittaker of Sidney and friend, Amy Randall, were among those rallying for President Donald Trump’s impeachment.

she has never been so worried about a president in the past.

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All three individuals said they believed he would be impeached (the rally took place before President Trump’s impeachment vote).

The trio added that they do not believe that Vice President Michael Pence will do a good job.

“I believe that whatever the Democrats have in their arsenal and if proper witnesses are allowed to testify...Nancy Pelosi will be next in line,” said Randall.

“She exemplifies what someone in that position should be,” said Whit.

Moshu Sheruch, of Andes, said the list of reasons for Trump’s impeachment is “so long.”

“If you look at the Constitution, - if you don’t protect the basic ideals as to why the country formed then there is no democracy,” said Seruch, who is of Ukrainian decent.

He said he would like to see Pelosi take over in the interim and then another president such as Bernie Sanders or Michael Bloomberg take over.

“He put money towards climate change,” said Sheruch.

“He’s buying the office,” said Matt Frisch, of Shandaken.

In a release, Gashler said “we

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support impeachment and removal based on Trump’s abuse of his power by attempting to extort Ukraine into announcing investigations that would benefit Trump personally. He leveraged public goods, including congressionally allocated funds and a White House meeting, in order to serve his private purpose -- being re-elected in 2020.

By using public funds and a White House meeting as leverage for his personal campaign purpose, Donald Trump forced every American taxpayer to become an unwilling contributor to his political campaign,” said Gashler. “This kind of behavior is exactly what the Founding Fathers feared, and the reason they wrote an impeachment clause into the Constitution.”

No wrongdoing by any other official at any other time justifies wrongdoing by the current administration right now. If the president genuinely believed that Joe Biden, or any other American citizen, had engaged in inappropriate conduct, he should have asked one of the 16 US intelligence agencies he oversees to investigate that claim --not pressure a vulnerable ally to do so.

“We call upon the Republicanled Senate to place country over party and conduct a full and fair trial, as required by the Constitution,” stated Gashler. “They should compel testimony from the actors at the heart of this outrage, including but not limited to: Trump, Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo, John Bolton, and Mick Mulvaney. If the president is innocent, as he claims, he should provide the documents Congress has subpoenaed, and instruct his staff to testify. If he is innocent, their testimony should exonerate him. If he is not, he must be removed from office.”

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Tourism Board Seeks Grant Applications

DELHI – The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is accepting applications for funding under the 2020 Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program. This program will provide funding assistance to eligible applicants for projects seeking to attract visitors to Delaware County and enhance the tourism industry. Applications must be hand-delivered to the Delaware County Department of Economic Development or postmarked by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 (email applications not be accepted).

The Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program is funded through revenues raised by the Delaware County Hotel Occupancy Tax. The occupancy tax was enacted to create a dedicated funding stream to promote and develop the tourism industry within Delaware County and stimulate economic growth.

Since 2017, funds raised through the occupancy tax have been utilized to support 122 projects that promote and increase tourism in the county.

Projects receiving support through this initiative include: improved signage for hiking trails, renovations to historic properties, local and regional marketing activities, development of promotional materials and support for artistic, cultural and community events that attract visitors to Delaware County and other projects seeking to grow the tourism industry.

In 2020, the Tourism Promotion & Development Grant Program will focus on four categories of awards: promotion/ marketing, community celebrations, capital improvements and arts and culture.

Municipalities, nonprofit corporations and certain nonprofit

entities are eligible for funding.

However, applicants may apply under the fiscal sponsorship of a municipality or nonprofit organization with the formal approval of such an entity. All grants will be awarded on a competitive basis and will require a minimum 1:1 cash match.

For a copy of the program guidelines and application, contact the Delaware County Department of Economic Development at 607-832-5123, email ecodev@co.delaware.ny.us or stop by the office at 1 Courthouse Square in Delhi. The program guidelines and application are also available at dcecodev.com.

For questions or assistance in completing the application, contact Heather Ross at the Delaware County Department of Economic Development, 607-832-5123.

Emergency Heating Benefit Available Jan. 2 On Jan. 2, the Home Energy Assistance Program’s (HEAP’s) Emergency Benefit component opens and will begin accepting applications.

All applicants for the Emergency Benefit may apply via telephone or in person – not via the MyBenefits web portal. The phone number is 845-807-0142.

The location to visit is the Department of Family Services, 16 Community Lane, Liberty.

Emergency benefits are available to assist eligible households with a heating emergency or a heat-related domestic emergency. Only one emergency benefit of each type is available per HEAP household for the 20192020 season.

Regular component benefits, if available, must be utilized first to resolve heating emergencies for eligible households.

Propane tank deposits to obtain new propane vendors may be available under the Emergency Benefit component in emergency situations only, such as relocation due to eviction or when a home is uninhabitable.

The applicant must be facing a heating emergency or heatrelated domestic emergency under one or more of the following conditions: The applicant’s utility service is terminated or is scheduled for termination;The applicant’s electric utility service necessary to operate the primary heating equipment is terminated

or is scheduled for termination; The applicant is without heating fuel; has less than one-quarter tank of oil, kerosene, or propane; or has less than a ten-day supply of other heating fuels To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must be the customer of record for the utility or deliverable fuel account.

Also, the applicant and all household members must meet the resource limit requirements: no more than $2,000 in available liquid resources (or $3,000 if the household contains a member age 60 or older).

For more information, call the Sullivan County’s HEAP Office at 845-807-0142.

New York State Council On The Arts Announces $7.1 Million In Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Support Driving Economic And Workforce Growth The New York State Council on the Arts announced $7,110,000 to go to 160 projects in Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative support for programs driving economic and workforce development statewide. NYSCA REDC awards capitalize on opportunities within New York State’s robust cultural sector and reach all 10 regions across the state.

Governor Cuomo’s REDC initiative is a ground up strategy focused on delivering economic development regionally through ten state agencies. NYSCA REDC grants recognize the critical role the arts and culture sector plays in fueling tourism, community revitalization, and job creation through workforce investment, capital projects and large-scale public art events.

NYSCA’s Mid-Size Capital Awards will provide a total of $2.11 million to 18 projects that advance REDC priorities of placemaking and downtown revitalization. This includes projects such as the National Women’s Hall of Fame’s restoration of the Seneca Knitting Mill to be home to a national tourism destination in the Finger Lakes, and Pendragon Theatre’s transformation of a former paint store in Saranac Lake into a state-of-the-art theatre expected to generate $2 million in its first two years. The theater will be a core component of the city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Strategic Investment Plan.

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velopment grantmaking to a total of $4.2 million – nearly a $1 million increase from FY2019 – for the creation or expansion of more than 130 jobs and workforce training programs.

These grant opportunities include the NYSCA Workforce Investment as well as the NYSCA REDC Arts Workforce Fellowships.

For the first time this year, workforce funding is being offered as a two-year opportunity; current and former grantees can renew support for an additional year, and former workforce readiness grantees are now eligible for workforce investment grants.

These grantees include Buffalo String Works, the Apollo Theater’s Job Readiness Pathway to the Arts, the Ancram Opera House, the Josephine Herrick Project, and Drama Club.

New for 2020, NYSCA will launch the first Arts Impact Awards, providing a total of $800,000 in $100,000 awards to 8 large-scale festivals and public art projects with proven track records of success as local and regional economic drivers. Award

recipients include the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, the largest Halloween event in the tristate area, which will expand to a new location in Bethpage; and the Albany Symphony Orchestra’s Trailblaze NY, a successor to Water Music 2017, which drew 23,000 audience members to canal communities in celebration of the Erie Canal bicentennial.

A complete list of REDC award recipients is available at www. ny.gov.

Weather Words With Frank Ward

Weather Summary 12/16-12/22/19 And Predictions for This Week

By Frank Ward Good day.

Simple to say, cold days and even colder nights this past week. We started with rain, snow and freezing rain Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, which put down a sheet of ice and then the bottom fell out of the thermometer, 6°, 5°, 2° and 7° for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Suddenly really warm air with Sunday hitting 44° and Monday even warmer, so most of the snow will melt but, unfortunately not the ice where you’ve stepped or drove on it. Then back to freezing or a little above for the rest of the week, but that’s

normal.

It should stay clear until late day on the 26th, so clear travel for the first half of the week, then a mix for Thursday night into Friday - rain, sleet and maybe freezing rain. That’s my luck because I have to be in Albany Friday morning.

For the upcoming weekend, a chance of rain or snow.

So, no matter what holiday you celebrate - Enjoy! Stay safe, stay warm and enjoy whatever company you have.

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A Day with Walton Weather Observer Frank Ward

By Lillian Browne WALTON - It’s not easy keeping up with Weather Observer Frank Ward. At 67, he wears many hats, wakes at 3 a.m. to begin farm chores on his Third Brook Road homestead, calls in weather conditions to the National Weather Service and does a live broadcast of the weather forecast weekday mornings between 7 - 8 a.m. on Facebook.

Then he’s off to the feed store to purchase grain for his livestock, deliver farm-raised meat, eggs or produce to friends or former colleagues, into the stone quarry located on his property, collecting and chopping fallen timber, mowing or brush hogging in the summer, plowing a super-steep driveway that scales a hillside at a precarious angle in the winter months, entertaining children, growing a garden and helping friends or neighbors with this or that.

Exhausting as that seems, he’s less busy than he was a few years ago. He retired from Walton Central School as the district’s Earth Science teacher in 2010. He also held a seat on the school’s board of education for three years, fol-

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Misty the cat was adopted from the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society. Each of Frank’s cats have been named after a weather condition.

lowing his retirement as a teacher. He had, until recently, tutored students in his free time.

As a child, he had two goals.

One was to become a farmer, the other was to be a teacher. “And guess what? When I moved to Walton I got to do both of those things” he said.

He misses teaching, he said.

“The kids kept me young.”

He energy, stamina and routine belie his age.

He raises beef cows, hogs and meat chickens alongside a flock of white Leghorn egg-layers and two dry milking goats - one an Alpine and one a Saanen. Both of the goats are pets. The goats belongs to next door neighbor, Brantley, age 5, who has named one of them “Flower” and the other “Rose.”

Frank is a cat lover. He has two indoor cats. “Misty” - a gray, longhair lounger, who positions herself on the back of Frank’s livingroom sofa in alignment with the flow of warm air from the wood stove’s fan; and “Sunny”, a gray tiger-striped, clownish-kitten adorned in three white socks and a one white stocking on his right hind leg, who pounces, bounces and darts instead of walking.

The two replace his long-time feline companions, Snow, Pefect and Stormy, who died of old age.

Each of his cats is named after a weather condition.

He also has barn cats. There are five currently in residence.

The barn cats are unnamed and are rewarded with food, water and shelter in exchange for their pest control services.

They take care of the chipmunks, mice, rats and squirrels, Frank said. “I haven’t had a feed bag with a whole in it in years.”

Frank takes care of the cats, and the cats, in turn, take care of the barn and the farm.

He also shares his home with

a raucous bird named “Bingo.”

He inherited Bingo - Frank is not sure what kind of bird Bingo is - from his parents. Bingo is loud and kind of mean. Bingo will bite if given the opportunity and seemed to only like one person - Frank’s father, who could stick his hand in Bingo’s cage and the bird would affectionately hop onto his finger to be carried around.

Winters, for Frank, are less labor intensive than summers, he said, because there are not as many animals to take care of. The hogs, meat chickens and one of the cows are in the freezer, and the garden no longer needs tending.

Wintertime farm chores are more difficult than warm weather chores, he said, because he has to carry water buckets rather than “run hoses” like he does in the spring, summer and fall.

On a recent bad-cow behavior day, Frank carried 25 5-gallon buckets of water to his cows.

“I felt it the next day,” he said, in acknowledgment of his average age for a farmer. He continues to farm, he said, because he loves raising livestock. He knows what he’s eating, because he knows exactly what he feeds his animals.

He does not use hormones or antibiotics. He buys the best feed

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Frank Ward loads a wheelbarrow full of split firewood to take from the wood shed into his old farm house on Third Brook Road in Walton. and he knows what goes into the care of his animals.

He attributes his good health to his lifestyle and his diet. “I hardly ever get sick,” he said.

He began teaching in Walton in 1987 and had only called in sick three times in his career.

Once was because he developed laryngitis. “It’s kind of hard to teach if you can’t say anything,” Frank said while laughing. A second time was due to a torn retina

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Handmade Christmas tree ornaments, crocheted and crafted by Frank’s mother, adorn the Blue Spruce tree that has taken over his make-shift office.

and a third incident, he said with good humor, was due to an intestinal revolt.

Frank is beleaguered by two things: a torn retina that his doctor believes was caused by oxygen saturation following his premature birth, and, resident murmuring Starlings that perform an aerial ballet before and after emptying his bird-feeders, and then perch in the ancient Cherry tree anchored in his front lawn.

Failing vision in his left eye alerted him to the torn retina 11 years ago. Since the diagnosis he has traveled to Albany for treatments, which included the insertion of a needle into his eyeball, every six weeks or so. “It creeps everybody out, but you really don’t feel a thing,” Frank said of the needle procedure. Recently, the time between the appointments has been extended, due the improvement of the condition. He is hopeful by July 2020 that his treatments will no longer be necessary.

He could do less, but he doesn’t.

These days, when he’s not farming, he spends time in the kitchen, baking, cheffing, creating and recreating dishes. He has favorite recipes that have been handed down through generations which he has had to translate. One recipe, he said, called for “two fingers of butter:” another a “pinch” of something.

Through trial and error, he’s been able to puzzle out a near-precise measurements that future generations will be able to understand.

Those future generations will not be Frank’s biological descendants.

Frank never married or had his own children, but was extremely close with his parents and remains very close with his brother Jim, who lives “across the way” (easily accessed via a grassy path 50 yards “that way”) on adjacent property. Frank grew up in Rye, N.Y. and when he and Jim were able, moved their parents into a small home built between the two brothers’ houses.

Frank developed a love of cooking and baking that evolved from a love of eating good food seasoned with family traditions.

He now makes certain dishes like apple-sausage stuffing, corn meal cookies and Aunt Virginia’s Lemon Snow Pudding - on special occasions, like Thanksgiving or Christmas. If those dishes are

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Beef cows and non-milking dairy goats are among the occupants of the barn at Ward Acres. Here, the barn yard crew comes running for morning grain.

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While those trees are growing, Frank said, they are removing carbon dioxide from the air and providing habitat for wildlife.

Frank has a preferred species of Christmas tree that differs from that of his cats. He has learned, through experience, his cats prefer the soft inviting needles and scent of fir trees. One year he put up a Douglas Fir and came home to a completely denuded tree. The ornaments were

Great-Aunt Virginia’s Lemon Snow Pudding ~ 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin ~ ¾ cup of sugar ~ ⅛ teaspoon salt ~ ¼ cup lemon juice ~ 2 eggs separated ~ 1 or 2 quart mold In a small sauce plan sprinkle gelatin into ½ cup water and let stand 2 minutes to soften Place over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and add ¾ cup sugar and ¼ cup lemon juice.

Put into large bowl and refrigerate until it reaches consistency of an unbeaten egg white.

Add 2 (already beaten) egg whites to mixture and beat until stiff - about 20 minutes.

Pour into 1 or 2 quart mold and refrigerate until ready to un-mold. not reserved for special occasions, he said, they lose their specialness.

Some dishes that he prepares - like meatloaf - don’t have a recipe. He just throws some of “this and that” in it.

Has he ever had a dish that didn’t turn out right? “I’ve had a few disasters. They go right into the garbage,” he said.

Frank is a “doer.” His energy is contagious and his step light as he easily moves from task to task without concern for things that could easily irritate other people.

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An avid rock, mineral and crystal enthusiast, Frank holds a chunk of silver sourced from the Hartz Mountains in Germany.

Serve with following custard sauce: Custard Sauce ~ ⅓ cup of sugar ~ ½ cup heavy cream ~ 2 egg yolks ~ ⅓ cup butter melted ~ 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel ~ 2 tablespoons lemon juice Beat cream until thick but not stiff. In small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick then add sugar and melted butter. Fold in the whipped cream

An ice storm? “It could be worse,” Frank says. A flood? “It’s happened before, it’s going to happen again,” he shrugs.

The Frank-isms are endless and often preface an interesting fact: “Believe it or not,” he often begins a distillation of something that people don’t know but should; “Nothing too horrible,” in description of his assessment of averages and escaped worstcase scenarios; and, “It’s miserable,” when barometric pressure is falling, drought conditions are creeping-in or a repetitive freezethaw cycle has created cratorsized potholes in the roads or a seasonal glacier encroaches his driveway.

Frank “took over” the WDLA 92.1 FM radio station weather report from Arthur Bennet in 1996.

The National Weather Service installed his weather-measuring devices and he has been compiling data and statistics ever since.

Coupled with Bennet’s records, Frank now maintains Walton weather records that go back to 1896.

Frank lives simply, conscious of the environment and his contributions to climate change.

Frank is not a fan of quick-fixes for climate change like the New Green Deal. He’s not sure things like the consequences of components of the proposal have been studied enough. What are the implications of installing a massive number of solar panels or wind turbines? he wonders. He

scattered and needles carpeted the floor. One cat was sleeping in the tree and one was curled up beneath it.

Frank now chooses a Blue Spruce as a Christmas tree. The stiff needles discourage cat-play.

Frank is a humble man. He remains in service to others by sharing his compiled data, complete with averages, in order to prepare them for up-and-coming predictable changes.

One thing about the weather, Frank said, is that its always changing and never boring.

* This feature story was suggested by an out-of-state reader and The Reporter who also watches Frank’s daily live weather reports on The Reporter’s Facebook page. The Reporter welcomes reader’s ideas, suggestions and letters to the editor. worries that the rush to “solve” one problem is merely creating another.

An immediate change will make a difference in the future, not now. “Believe it or not,” Frank says, “Some things happen in Earth time, not our time.”

He heats his home with wood sourced from his own property mostly fallen timbers.

Starting in October, or thereabouts, Frank starts up his wood stove and keeps it going all winter long - until April.

It’s a renewable source of energy, he said, and he uses every stage of the wood - from the fallen timber split into wood stovesized pieces, to the resulting ash and cinders which are used to provide traction on his icy winter driveway.

Wood-fueled heat does not increase the planet’s carbon footprint, Frank said, because it is not a “stored” source of energy.

If 10 billion trees were planted, he said, greenhouse gas emission problems could be averted.

The world’s population is about 7 billion people, so if each family planted two trees - problem solved. “It’s not such a bad idea,” he said. All of those planted trees, he reminds people, they continue to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

He’s an environmentallyfriendly celebrator of Christmas who insists on using a real tree.

Artificial trees are made out of plastic or some type of composite

2019 Weather Summary

Rainfall Well, once again, we’re way over. “Normal” from the old data is 46.7 inches of rainfall. Back in the 1950s it was 44.67 inches. This year, as of Dec. 19, it is 51.9 inches - 5.2 inches over, with 12 days left in the year. We’ve been in the 50 inch or higher range for the past 5 years.

Average Yearly Temperature To calculate this you take all the high temperatures for the month; average them, then take all the lows for the month and do the same thing. Add the averages and divide by 2 for that month, then add up all the averages and divide by 12. It’s always a shock to most that the average yearly temperature for Walton is 45.4 degrees. Well this year’s average temperature as of Dec. 19 is 44.5 degrees - one degree below average. This is why I use the phrase ‘climate change.’ The world, as a whole, is warming, but some places are very warmed and some places have dropped.

Yearly Snow Fall This is measured from our first snowfall - whenever that happens - to the last snowfall in spring. My snow chart goes from September to May. Believe it or not, the old data has .05 inches of snow in September. With 9 days left to go, this year is almost average. So far, we have 29 inches of snow. Normal for the end of this month is 32 inches. Normal for the year is 111 inches.

Looking over the past 10 years, we’ve had more below normal than above. Two of those winters were 155 inches and 133 inches.

When you add those into the last 10 years, it’s almost average.

That’s the problem with short-term weather - you have or have not but the average is different.

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Students Tackle Big Topics in American Culture As fall semester neared its end at SUNY Delhi, students participated in the annual Student Achievement Day where they presented their research projects and showcased informational posters about their chosen topics. Multiple academic areas, including architecture, mechatronics, veterinary science, literature, and history, were represented at the event.

Honors students enrolled in the American Public History course at SUNY Delhi spent their fall semester researching nationally significant topics with which many of them also had a personal connection. According to Professor Terry Hamblin, who

taught the class, students were charged with examining how the public interacts with history in contemporary American culture.

Students researched nationally significant topics with which many of them also had a personal connection. Research projects included LGBT representation in American society, slavery reenactments and historical memory, and commemorating 9/11 victims.

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College News

Class Donates Toys...

Mikayla Stefanek, Sidney, earned a place in the fall 2019 entering class at Bard College at Simon’s Rock.

The following students were named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College during the fall 2019 semester: Hannah Rion, Harpersfield, majoring in sustainability, and Molly Sherman of Sidney Center, majoring in integrative studies. Each earned a

semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

Alexander Taylor, Delhi, has been named to the Elmira College dean’s list for the Fall 2019 Term. Full-time undergraduate students registered for at least 12 computable credit hours and earning a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher at the end of Term I or Term II are placed on the dean’s list at the college.

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Wendy LeBarge’s third grade class collected toys again for the Community Bank’s Walton Toy Fund this year instead of exchanging gifts in the classroom. On Thursday, Dec. 19 the class presented all the presents to the ladies at the bank for Christmas giving in the community. Back row l to r: Brihnley Roloson, Lilian Jackson, Maia Fassler, Conner Dean, Tristan VanLoan, Zander Stanton, Dallas Smith, Nolan Evans. Middle row: Madilyn Russell, Ryan Somers, Nathan Middleton. Front row: Zachary Sanford-Quick, Matthew Sietsma, Paizley Wildey, Kailee Lindsay, Rilynn Daye, Jersey Forrest, Braxton Wood.

Residents of the Hancock Central School District Approve Capital Improvement Project

By Rosie Cunningham HANCOCK – The votes are in and there will be an $8 million capital project at Hancock Central School.

On Dec. 5, residents were asked on vote on a project which will have zero additional impact on local tax payers. The votes

came in with 104 ‘yes’ votes and 31 ‘no’ votes.

The project was initiated to address safety, infrastructure, food service, technology, and maintenance concerns at the Hancock Elementary and Middle/High schools and bus garage.

According to a release, the Hancock Central School District Capital Project is part of the Dis-

trict’s long-term commitment to developing a solution to safety and infrastructure issues and meeting the academic program needs of the 21st century, particularly in science, math, and technology.

“Our community’s continued support of this school district is so important and deeply appreciated, not only by the Board of Education, myself and our staff, but by the students who will benefit from this project now and in the future,” said HCS Superintendent Terry Dougherty. “Over the past 17 years, this is the fourth capital project local residents have supported, totaling nearly $25 million dollars in construction renovations and enhancements. We are sincerely humbled and grateful for the trust we have earned.”

“There are no frills or extras in this project,” said board of education president Terry Whitt in a past article published in The Reporter.

The project is expected to take place late spring or summer of 2021.

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Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society To Host Australian Adventure Presentation Former Delaware Academy teacher Kathryn Davino will be giving a presentation through the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society on the land and sea life she encountered in Australia. The presentation will be held at Elm Park United Methodist Church, , 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta, on Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Davino spent three weeks traveling on the east coast of Australia in 2018. Her talk will focus on

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Lamington National Park and Heron Island which is home to approximately 200,000 nesting sea birds and two threatened sea turtle species.

Davino will be sharing photos and videos of these creatures at the presentation which is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

More information can be found at www.DOAS.US

Susquehanna String Band To Perform At Bainbridge Town Hall Theater The Susquehanna String Band will be performing at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater on Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.

The band is comprised of three educators/musicians who preform American traditional music. The performers are Rick Bunting, Dan Duggan and John Kirk.

Bunting is a former chairman of Music Education at Crane School of Music and SUNY Potsdam, director of the Opera Theater program at SUNY Fredonia and teacher in the BainbridgeGuilford School District. Duggan is a nationally touring performer and teacher. Kirk teaches at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs and Bennington College The theater is located at 15 North Main St., Bainbridge and

doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be reserved at 607-288-3882 or bought at the door. A photog-

raphy gallery of Bunting’s work will be open at 6 p.m. and free to the public.

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“Do You Read Me?” Text Art Exhibit To Open In Roxbury The Roxbury Arts Group is holding the opening reception of “Do You Read Me?”, on Jan. 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Walt Meade Gallery at the Roxbury Arts Center on 5025 Vega Mountain Rd. There is no cost to visit the exhibit.

“Do You Read Me?” is a new exhibit curated by Beth Casper that focuses on the use of text in art.

This is a group exhibit that features artists Beth Caspar, John Huddleston, Tamiko Kawata, Hedi Kyle, Judy Linn and Wanda Siedlecka. Artists will be at the opening reception and will present at an artist talk on Feb. 15.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment, through Feb. 15.

For more information about this and all Roxbury Arts Group events, visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607-326-7908.

The 2020 Roxbury Arts Group gallery series is sponsored by Roxbury Wine & Spirits. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, The Tianaderrah Foundation, Delaware County Office of Economic Development, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi and by the generosity of business sponsors and individual donors.

Sidney Public Library Events

The Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River St., Sidney, has released its events schedule for Jan. 1-15. Contact the library at 607-563-1200 with any questions.

Throughout the month of January in the Smart Community Room, local poet and visual artist Alexis Lanza will be sharing images created using a clear kaleidoscope rigged to a camera.

There will be an artist meet and greet from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Jan. 19. Check the library’s Facebook page for viewing times.

Sundays, 1:30-3:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Coloring. Coloring books are not just for kids. Coloring books and supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring materials.

Thursday, Jan. 2, 9:30-11 a.m. Genealogy Hounds. Spend time looking up family records on the library edition of Ancestry.com.

New members always welcome.

Thursday, Jan. 2 and Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-noon - Friends of the Libraries a la carte book sale.

Saturday, Jan. 4, 10-11 a.m.

- DanceFit. Paula from Paula’s Body Shoppe will be offering a free class to explore a different way of working out. Participants will do some DanceFit and stationed activities. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6-8 p.m.Movie Night for Adults: “Downton Abbey” This movie is rated PG, with an approximate running time of two hours and three minutes.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

- “Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease” by the Alzheimer’s Association. This program is designed to provide basic information about memory loss issues and what they mean for all

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of us. The program explores the difference between memory loss brought about by normal aging, versus Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This is a one-hour program. Please contact Jon at 518-867-4999, ext.

1693 or email Ann at athayer@ alz.org to learn more or sign up.

There is a snow date of Jan. 16 for this program.

Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Needle felting for beginners - make a bee! Erin Gardner of Grey Fox Felting will teach students how to make a felted bee.

No experience is necessary. All materials are included, and students get to take their set of felting needles, foam pad and extra wool home. The cost of this class is normally $35 per person, but thanks to funding from the library’s friends group, the cost is $15. Registration must be made at the circulation desk by 5 p.m. on Jan. 10.

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 11:30 a.m.-

1 p.m. - Friends of the Libraries Book Club. “Educated” by Tara Westover will be discussed.

Tuesday, Jan. 14 and 28, 1:30-4 p.m. - In Stitches Quilting Group.

Come to the library from 1:304 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday to meet with the In Stitches Quilting Group in the Smart Community Room. Quilters of all levels are welcome.

Open Call For Large Scale Art Roxbury Arts Group invites artists submit large scale works for an upcoming exhibition and Open Call for Large Works which opens in the Walt Meade Gallery and into the Hilt and Stella Kelly Hall of the Roxbury Arts Center on March 7.

The deadline for the Open Call submissions is Jan. 24 and accepted pieces must be delivered between Feb. 21 and Feb. 26.

Artists can submit up to three pieces by completing an online application for a $20 fee. This fee will be waived for emerging artists.

For more information about this and other events offered by

the Roxbury Arts Group, visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607326-7908.

All exhibits in 2020 are sponsored by Roxbury Wine and Spirits. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, The Tianaderrah Foundation, the Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and by the generosity of business sponsors and individual donors.

Ogden Library Schedule The Ogden Library Holiday schedule is as follows: close at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24, closed on Dec. 25, close at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31 and closed on Jan. 1.

2020 Census Education will be held on Jan. 16 at 6 p.m.. A U.S. Census Bureau representative will discuss the importance of the census, collection and use of data, and will answer questions from the public.

Adult Paint and Snack will be held on Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Library clerk Kyrra Howard will instruct a landscape painting class. Ten spaces are available and can be reserved for a $10 deposit at the circulation desk.

The regularly scheduled programs for kids and teens are Preschool Story time, on Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Kids Craft Night on Jan. 2 at 6 p.m., Teen Night on Jan. 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Parent and Child Play Date Jan. 15 at 6 p.m., and LEGO Club on Jan. 16 at 3:30 p.m.

The regularly scheduled pro-

grams for adults are the Walton Writer’s Group on the first Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Mahjong on Tuesdays at noon and Thursdays at 6 p.m., Knit & Crochet on Tuesdays at 4 p.m., Book and Film Chat on Jan. 21 at 3 p.m., and Book Club on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.

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K-9 Detector School Graduation Deputy Sheriff Kyle Karcher and K-9 “Eli” graduated from the K9 Narcotics Detector School on Dec. 20 at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Goshen.

Deputy Karcher and K-9 Eli spent eight weeks of intensive training in the discipline of narcotics detection and are now fully certified by NY State to carry on these activities in accordance with their official duties as a K-9 team.

Sheriff Craig DuMond spoke at their graduation.

“Today is a very proud day for Deputy Karcher, K-9 Eli and all the members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office,” DuMond said. “Their professional and dedicated service to the people of Delaware County are a credit to their team and the Office of Sheriff. I have full and complete confidence in their abilities”.

Deputy Karcher and K-9 Eli will receive additional training in the spring of 2020 on the disciplines of patrol, handler protection and tracking.

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Sheriff Craig DuMond with Graduates Deputy Kyle Karcher and K-9 Eli.

Police Blotter

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.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office

• Thomas Lima, 67, Franklin, was arrested on Dec. 16 and charged with second-degree harassment and 12 counts of second-degree criminal contempt, accused of violating an order of protection. He was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to answer the charges in Franklin Town Court.

• Travis J. Wildey, 34, Walton, was arrested on Dec. 17 and charged with second-degree criminal contempt, failing to tag a deer, killing a deer by illegal means, killing an illegal deer, and failure to report a deer. He was released on appearance tickets to answer the charges in Walton Town Court.

Colchester Police Department

• John C. Wilson, 52, Walton, was arrested on Nov. 17 and charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding and failure to comply.

• Walter L. Mills, 50, Downsville was arrested on Nov. 21 and charged with trespass.

• John Neff, 52, Downsville, was arrested on Nov. 22 and charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right and no

seat belt.

• Nichelle K. DeWitt, 32, Roscoe, was arrested on Nov. 30 and charged with second-degree menacing.

Delhi Police Department

• Charlotte E. Carey, 24, Grand Gorge, was arrested on Dec. 16 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and charged with violating probation. Carey was sent to the Delaware County Jail without bail.

• Josh Ferguson, 36, Delhi, was arrested on Dec. 19 and charged with third-degree assault. He was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charge in Delhi Town Court.

Sidney Police Department

• Natasha P. Finch, 25, Binghamton, was arrested on Dec. 17 and charged with third-degree bail jumping.

• Hayes A. Cutting Jr., no age provided, Bainbridge, was arrested on Dec. 17 and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

• Nathan A. Holden, 35, Sidney, was arrested on a Sidney

Village Court warrant on Dec. 17.

• Lee Goebeler, 41, Unadilla, was arrested on Dec. 17 and charged with second-degree criminal contempt.

• Brian C. Osborne, 48, Unadilla, was arrested on a Sidney Village Court warrant on Dec. 23.

New York State Police

• Dustin B. York, 28, Stamford, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Dec. 21 and charged with disorderly conduct for making an obscene gesture or using obscene language. He was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charge in Oneonta Town Court.

• Tasha M. Fairbairn, 29, Grand Gorge, was arrested by Stamford State Police on Dec. 20 and charged with petit larceny and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

• Robert H. Smith, 47, Sidney, was arrested by Greene State Police on Dec. 21 and charged with driving while intoxicated, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to keep right and operating without an inspection certificate, following a traffic stop on County Route 35 in Oxford. He was issued appearance tickets to answer the charges in Oxford Town Court.

Be Prepared For Winter Weather

By Senator James L. Seward Here in upstate New York we pride ourselves on our ability to battle (and overcome) winter weather. Even with our wellhoned skills at the ready, a quick refresher on a few life-saving tips and available resources is always beneficial.

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services website is a one stop shop for winter safety advice. The site, http://www.dhses.ny.gov, is filled with useful information like the difference between a winter storm warning, watch and advisory; steps to winterize your home, techniques to clear snow from your roof, and how to protect your water pipes from freezing.

The site also offers some important winter driving tips and what to do if you are trapped on the road during a blizzard: • Stay in your car and wait for help to find you; • Run your engine for short periods of time to stay warm. Keep your down-wind window open and make sure your exhaust pipe is clear of snow; • Turn on the dome light at night when you are running the engine to signal rescuers; • Hang a brightly colored piece of cloth or piece of clothing from your car; Exercise from time to time by vigorously moving arms, legs, fingers and toes to keep blood

circulating and to keep warm.

New Yorkers can also access a pair of excellent safety tools from home or on the go.

The state Department of Transportation maintains the 511 New York system which includes a free mobile device application that provides New Yorkers with up-to-the-minute information regarding traffic, transit and emergency service notifications as well as weather advisories. Information can be found on-line at www.511ny.org.

Additionally, the NY Alert website contains critical emergencyrelated information including severe weather warnings, significant highway closures, hazardous materials spills, and many other emergency conditions. The website also includes information regarding response actions being taken by local and state agencies and protective actions that you should take to protect you, your family and your property. Warnings and emergency information can be sent directly to your cell phone, email and other technologies. For more information, and to sign up for alerts, check the website, www. alert.ny.gov.

One other specific cold weather concern is a power outage.

Heavy snow can drop tree limbs on power lines, knocking out service for hours or even days. Ice storms can also wreak havoc.

With that in mind, here are several suggestions from the New York State Public Service Commission

to help ensure health and safety if you fall victim to a lengthy, unexpected power outage: • Stay warm by dressing in layers and minimizing your time outdoors; • Know the mental and physical signs of hypothermia (shivering, drowsiness) and how to treat it (wrap the person in warm clothing, move the individual to a warm location and seek medical attention); • Hang blankets over windows and doorways to insulate your home; • If you have a working fireplace, use it for heat or light, but be sure to keep the damper open for ventilation; • Open your faucets to a steady drip so pipes don’t freeze; • Stay nourished. Food provides needed energy and drinking helps you avoid dehydration; • Never use a charcoal grill inside or a gas stove for heat as they give off potentially harmful levels of carbon monoxide; • If using a generator, place it outside for proper ventilation.

Turn off the main electric breaker before using the generator to prevent electricity from traveling to otherwise de-energized electrical lines outside your house and possibly injuring repair crews; • Check on neighbors with special needs.

By keeping all of these thoughts in mind you can stay safe throughout the winter season.

Hamden Woman Arrested for Animal Neglect A Hamden woman was arrested and charged with animal neglect on Dec. 16 following an investigation by the Delaware County Sheriffs Department and the town of Hamden Dog Control officer.

Deputies and the dog control officer responded to a residence in the town of Hamden following a report of an animal neglect and abandonment at that location.

Upon arrival, deputies located a dog that was found to have in-

juries due to neglect and was maltreated. The dog was taken to a local veterinary clinic for treatment.

Samantha Harrison, 31, Hamden was charged with one count of failure to provide proper substance to an animal under Section 353 of the NYS Ag and Markets Law. Harrison was issued a criminal summons and is to appear in the town of Hamden court at a later date to answer the charge.

Franklin Man Arrested With DWI Charges Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sebastian Swift, 18, of Franklin, Dec. 22 and charged him with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle accident where Swift struck

a parked vehicle on Center Street in the village of Franklin.

He was processed and released with appearance tickets made returnable to the town of Franklin court at a later date.

Dobbs Ferry Woman Arrested in Delhi Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old Margaux Malekian of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Dec. 21 on one count of third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Meredith Street in the village of

Delhi. Malekian was additionally issued tickets for unlicensed operator, speed in zone, and driver’s view obstructed. Malekian was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to the Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Roxbury Man Charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested John Sanders, 66, of Roxbury, Dec. 19 on an arrest warrant issued by the town of Roxbury court, for one count of criminal obstruction of breathing and one count of second-degree menacing. The arrest occurred after an investigation of a complaint received from the victim in the Town of Roxbury, alleging that Sanders grabbed him/her around the neck and applied pressure, and further placed him/her in reasonable fear of serious physical injury by displaying a dangerous instrument. Sanders was arraigned at the town of Roxbury court and was released upon his own recognizance. He was scheduled

to re-appear before the court at a later date for further process.

Sheriff Craig DuMond commented on the arrest in connection with the bail reform legislation passed in New York State in April 2019.

“Prior to these dangerous bail reform initiatives, offenders such as this one would more than likely be held in jail by bail prior to trial. However, this will be the new norm, where the rights of criminals are placed before the victims,” DuMond said. “One can only wonder how many more innocent victims will need to be created before the governor decides that including violent crimes in the bail reform was a dangerously bad idea.”

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Walton Hosts Annual Cuneen Doane Tournament Staff Report WALTON - The Walton/Delaware Academy War Dogs hosted its 52nd annual Cuneen Doane wrestling tournament on Saturday.

Below are the results from the tournament by weight class: 99: Holden Church (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Quarterfinals – Kyle Peavey (Morrisville Eaton Sr) over Holden Church (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (MD 14-0) Cons. Semis – Lucas Demott (Sidney HS) over Holden Church (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (MD 11-1) 5th Place Match – Tim Boyce (Susquehanna Valley Sr HS) over Holden Church (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (TF 19-1 4:20) 106: Xander Davies (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Quarterfinals – Xander Davies (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Jeffrey Stauber (Homer Sr HS) (Dec 10-4) Semifinals – Robert Gerdus (Johnson City Sr HS) over Xander Davies (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 1:04) Cons.

Semis – Shawn Murray (Morris-

ville Eaton Sr) over Xander Davies (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Dec 8-2) 5th Place Match – Xander Davies (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Quintin Herzog (Eldred-Liberty-Sullivan West) (Fall 1:52) 113: Noah Sovocool (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Semifinals – Noah Sovocool (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Abdul Adur Rasheed (Longwood) (Dec 3-1) 1st Place Match – Mason Rappold (Longwood) over Noah Sovocool (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (MD 12-2) 126: Ty Robinson (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Quarterfinals – Ty Robinson (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Keagan Bacon (Sidney HS) (Fall 2:40) Semifinals – Jacob Rice (Homer Sr HS) over Ty Robinson (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Dec 9-2) Cons. Semis – Adrian Karwowski (Sidney HS) over Ty Robinson (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 3:56) 5th Place Match – Keagan Bacon (Sidney HS) over Ty Robinson (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) (For.) 132: Peyton Tweedie (Walton-

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Walton-Delaware Academy’s Kaylieb Stanton, right, looks to break the hold of SE’s Colby Spavin during the semi-final match at 285 pounds.

Stanton would win the match and finish second in the tournament.

Delaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Quarterfinals – Kristian Nilsen (Whitney Point Sr HS) over Peyton Tweedie (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 1:54) Cons. Quarters – Peyton Tweedie (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) over Brock Harvey (Sidney HS) (Fall 0:23) Cons. Semis – Peyton Tweedie (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Troy Brayman (Morrisville Eaton Sr) (Fall 1:55) 3rd Place Match – Kristian Nilsen (Whitney Point Sr HS) over Peyton Tweedie (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 3:44) 138: Paul Vickers (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Champ. Round 1 – Ryan Opanhoske (Homer Sr HS) over Paul Vickers (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 0:48) Cons. Round 1 – Paul Vickers (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Dante Casselbury (Northeast Bradford Hs) (Fall 0:27) Cons. Quarters – Patrick Adams (Eldred-Liberty-Sullivan West) over Paul Vickers (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 1:41) 145: Dustin Copeland (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Champ. Round 1 – Dustin Copeland (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Temer Te Po (Ithaca Sr HS) (Fall 0:16) Quarterfinals – Hunter Fink (Longwood) over Dustin Copeland (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 1:23) Cons. Round 2 – Dustin Copeland (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Asa Giles (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (MD 9-0) Cons. Quarters – Dustin Copeland (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Jordan Canniff (Whitney Point Sr HS) (Fall 1:59) Cons.

Semis – Ethan Morrison (Marathon Sr HS) over Dustin Copeland (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 2:55) 5th Place Match – Double Forfeit 145: Asa Giles (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Champ.

Round 1 – Carter Dumond (Sidney HS) over Asa Giles (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 3:26) Cons. Round 2 – Dustin Copeland (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Asa Giles (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (MD 9-0) 152: Nick Lamoreaux (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Quarterfinals – Nick Lamoreaux (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Nathan Towne (Ellenville

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Walton-Delaware Academy’s Nick Lamoreaux grapples with Whitney Point’s Hunter Ballard in the 152 pound championship bout of the Cuneen Doane tournament on Saturday, Lamoreaux would win the match and the championship.

HS) (Fall 0:21) Semifinals – Nick Lamoreaux (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Jakob Denkenberger (Homer Sr HS) (Fall 1:42) 1st Place Match – Nick Lamoreaux (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Hunter Ballard (Whitney Point Sr HS) (Fall 1:47) 160: Pettit Will (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Champ. Round 1 – Pettit Will (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Jakob Millman (Ellenville HS) (Fall 0:45) Quarterfinals – Coleston Volpe (Chenango Valley Sr HS) over Pettit Will (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 3:15) Cons.

Round 2 – Jack Shumway (Northeast Bradford Hs) over Pettit Will (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (MD 11-3) 170: Kaiden Vernold (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Quarterfinals – Kaiden Vernold (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Austin Quail (Whitney Point Sr HS) (Fall 1:17) Semifinals – Kaiden Vernold (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Dan Calkins (Sidney HS) (Fall 1:02) 1st Place Match – Jabali Zoia (Longwood) over Kaiden Vernold (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 3:07) 182: Ty Lambrecht (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Champ. Round 1 – Allan Markley (Homer Sr HS) over Ty Lambrecht (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Dec 5-3) Cons. Round 1 – Caleb Tuttle (Northeast Bradford HS) over

Ty Lambrecht (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (MD 15-7) 220: Scotty Barnhart (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Champ. Round 1 – Scotty Barnhart (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Timmy Eaton (Morrisville Eaton Sr) (Fall 0:33) Quarterfinals – Scotty Barnhart (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Francisco Miguel (Eldred-Liberty-Sullivan West) (Fall 1:29) Semifinals – Scotty Barnhart (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Hunter Roberts (Eldred-Liberty-Sullivan West) (M. For.) 1st Place Match – Alex Thompson (Sherburne-Earlville Sr HS) over Scotty Barnhart (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 1:41) 285: Kaylieb Stanton (WaltonDelaware Academy Sr HS) – DNP Semifinals – Kaylieb Stanton (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) over Colby Spavin (SherburneEarlville Sr HS) (Fall 2:59) 1st Place Match – Dawson Brown (Northeast Bradford Hs) over Kaylieb Stanton (Walton-Delaware Academy Sr HS) (Fall 4:26) You can find more details regarding this event using the following link: https://www.trackwrestling. com/tw/seasons/LoadBalance. jsp?pageName=EventMatches. jsp&teamId=925992135

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Unatego Boys Take All in Fisher Hoop Tournament

By Rosie Cunningham DAVENPORT - The Unatego boys varsity team earned the Lee Fisher Basketball Tournament championship Friday with a 55-47 win over Jefferson.

All star Shea Barber scored 24 points for the Spartans, and fellow all-star and teammate Austin Faulkner tallied nine points.

For Jefferson, Cole Lapinel netted 20 points to earn an all-star nod as did JHawk Seth Wade.

CV 59, Worcester 54 The Charlotte Valley boys varsity hoop squad edged past Worcester 59-54 in the tournament consolation match. CV’s Jordan Wamsley dropped 31 points in the win to earn an all-star nod as did teammate Dylan Waid who contributed eight points.

“We all played well,” said Wamsley of

the game. “It was a big win for us this season - losing to South Kortright and Unatego was a tough blow to the team.

The win was a reminder that if we play as a team, good things happen. “ Wamsley added that playing in the Lee Fisher Tournament is an “honor.”

“Though I have never played for Coach Fisher, I have always had respect for him as a coach and as a person. It’s a pleasure to hear all the stories from people who have played for him. I can’t wait for what the season brings and am looking forward to the season as a Wildcat.”

For Worcester, James Odell netted 17 points in the loss.

Unatego 52, CV 35 Unatego boys dropped the host team 52-35 in the opening round of tournament play.

Shea Barber lit it up

with 23 points. For the Wildcats, Dylan Waid netted 13 points.

Jefferson 53, Worcester 44 Jefferson edged out Worcester 53-44 to move on to the title game of the Lee Fisher Tournament.

Cole Lapinel tallied 24 points for Jefferson while Seth Wade added 13 points. For Worcester, Ryland Evan netted 11 points.

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(right) Davenport’s Jordan Wamsley takes a layup to the basket for two points during his team’s 59-54 win over Worcester on Friday in the third place game of the Lee Fisher tournament.

SK Cruise By Margaretville In DL Victory Staff Report SOUTH KORTRIGHT - The Rams cruised to a 65-38 victory over the Blue Devils on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Chris Champlin earned 15 points in the win, while Seth Ashline totaled 12 points, Logan Kaufman added 11 and Hunter Collins notched 10 points. For MA, Billy Miller tossed in 15 for the Blue Devils.

SK coach Aaron Kaufman said this win was the result of wellrounded playing with successes on both the offense and defense.

“Overall we played a good game tonight on both ends of the floor,” Kaufman said. “Our offense was clicking and our defense remains to be intense.”

Kaufman said he has been emphasizing defensive work this year and encouraging the team to have a collaborative defense.

“Defense continues to be a team effort for us. We emphasize the importance of help defense and believing and trusting one another out there on the floor,” Kaufman said. “They have bought into those key points and are functioning very well as a defensive unit.”

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Davenport’s Joey Ontl shoots a three-point shot Unatego’s Notorious Gue shoots a three point shot during his team’s 59-54 win over Worcester on during his team’s win over Jefferson.

Friday in the third place game of the Lee Fisher tournament.

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Athlete of the Week On Thursday in a match against Jefferson, Downsville/ Roscoe’s Olivia Brunner scored 35 points in a triple-double performance.

In the 76-38 win she made 14 field goals and was solid at the charity stripe, going 6-for10. She also tallied 10 boards as well as 10 steals.

“This week she averaged a triple-double, recording 24.5 points, 12 rebounds and 10

steals over our last two games,” said Eagle Head Coach Dustin Keesler. “Throughout the season, she is averaging just over 22 points per game, 11 rebounds and seven steals through five games.”

Keesler said he expects big things from the senior, threesport athlete this season.

Olivia Brunner

Bainbridge-Guilford Girls, Sidney Boys Place First in Quinney Invite The Bainbridge-Guilford girls and the Sidney boys indoor track teams placed first in the annual Quinney Invitational Saturday at SUNY Cortland.

The B-G girls dominated the field and scored 135 points in their win. They were followed by Oxford Academy with 56 points, Cherry-Valley-Springfield 52, Sidney 33, Unadilla Valley 31, Delaware Academy 16 and Unatego 10.

Ethne Degan of B-G placed first in the girls 3,000 meter run with a time of 10:48.84. Sienna Door of DA placed fifth with a time of 11:22.00 and McKayla Payne of B-G placed eighth with a time of 12:22.34.

Two B-G sprinters placed in the top 10 in the 55 meter dash.

Erica Selfridge placed second and Kemily Koster placed eighth.

Other local racers to finish in the tip 10 were Kayla McEwan in sixth place and Tiffany Brandenburg in ninth place.

B-G’s Mackenzie Payne placed first in the 1,000 meter run with a time of 3:28.05, beating DA’s Ellie Lees by about two seconds.

B-G placed first and fourth in the girls 1,500 meter race walk.

Autum Loucks placed first and Tia Wilson was fourth. Amber Rogers of Sidney placed second.

Unatego’s Anabel Rommer placed first in the 600 meter run.

She was followed by Jadyn Degaramo of B-G. Madisyn Delreal of Sidney placed fourth, Arianna thorn of B-G was fifth and Delaney Beers of Unatego was seventh.

B-G was the only team in the MAC to field a 4x455 meter shuttle hurdle relay team and finished in 45.10. Sidney competed against CV-S in the 4x55 meter shuttle hurdle mixed event and came in first place.

Degan also placed first in the 1500 meter run with a time of 5:00.86, followed by teammate McKayla Payne with a time of 5:54.53.

B-G’s Emily Sprow placed fourth in the 300 meter dash and her teammate Emily Koster placed seventh. A pair of Sidney runners placed eighth and ninth - Kaitlin Bartels and Delreal respectfully.

B-G defeated CV-S in the 4x800 meter relay and the 4x400 meter relay.

Olivia Nichols placed first in the high jump with a leap of 4-06.00.

Sidney’s Lindsay Frederick placed first in the shot put, throwing the put 32-07.00, which was five inches longer than second place Lindsey Wright of DA. Samantha Ceresna placed third, and Bree Barber, fourth, for B-G. Amber Rogers of Sidney placed seventh.

Sidney’s Kayla McEwan outleaped B-G’s Selfridge 14-07.00 to 14-06.00 in the long jump. Justice Franklin of BG placed fourth.

Selfridge placed first in the triple jump with a 33-02.5 leap.

On the boys side, Sidney placed first with 95 points; followed by B-G with 61, DA with 58, CV-S with 40, Unatego with 32, UV with 26, Oxford with 15 and Franklin with 10.

DA’s Ty Saleman placed first in the 3,200 meter run with a time of 10:17.28. Teammates Karter Small placed sevent and Dimitri Cash 12th. B-G’s Easton Porter placed 11:42.09.

Sidney and DA both had two runners place in the top 10 of the 55 meter dash. Chance Caffery placed third and Alexander Keish ninth for DA, while Sidney’s Damien Smith placed fifth and Schylar Rowe was seventh.

Delhi Sporterrifles Results The Delhi Sporterrifle lost to Rochester - 1,355 to 1,351 in the 12th match of the season.

Top shooters were Mabel Gutliph 285, Kevin Gutliph 279, Bryan Fitch JR 274, Sarah Keehr 263,

and Kristy Fitch 250.

Also shooting was MJ Coloney.

For the Juniors, Garrett Fitch shot a 261, and Kara Fitch shot a 230.

Eian Hall of B-G placed first and Caleb Backus was eighth.

Marco Shaw of DA placed first in the 1,000 meter run, while teammate Sam Lees placed fourth. Unatego’s Gavin Fetterman and Nick Sousa placed second and third respectfully and Sidney’s Bryce Chirico and Ryan Secor placed sixth and eighth respectfully.

DA’s Diego Aguirre placed first in the 600 meter run and the 1,600 meter run. Jeffrey Bullis of Franklin was second, Damien Terrell placed third, Sidney’s Jordon Ashby and Hunter ArgeantLame placed fourth and fifth, and Alton Fransisco placed seventh in the 600 meter run. In the 1,600 meter run Aquirre was followed by Noah Artis of Sidney in second, Fetterman in third, Nick Sousa fith, Easton Porter sixth and Fransisco in seventh.

B-G’s Samuel Roberts placed fourth, and Logan Higginbotham of Sidney placed fifth in the 300 meter dash.

Sidney won the boys 4x800, 4x400 and the 4x200 meter relays. B-G came in fourth in the 4x200 relay.

B-G’s Hall placed first in the high jump, leaping 6 feet. He was followed by Sidney’s Jonathan McNamara, who jumped 5-06.00, and B-G’s Isaac Maxson with a 4-10.00 jump.

Sidney’s Kevin McEwan placed first in the shot put, throwing it 41-10.00. He was followed by BG’s Nate Henry, Sidney’s JonMarrick Crawford and B-G’s Dylan Marshall.

Sidney’s Schylar Roe placed first in the long jump with a leap of 18-05.00. His teammate Adrian Anderson placed third. DA’s Vincent VanMaaren and Lucas Riera placed eighth and ninth respectfully.

Unatego’s Jacob Haqq placed first in the triple jump with a distance of 43-10.00. B-G’s Hall placed second, Sidney’s McNamara placed third and Franklin’s Bullis placed fifth.

DA’s VanMaaren placed first in the pole vault with a 10-06.00 clearing. Teammate Riera placed second with a 8-00.00 clearing.

Rosie’s Rounds

By Rosie Cunningham

Hats off to the Unatego boys for taking home the win from the Lee Fisher Tournament. Spartan Shea Barber was a standout, racking in the points and leading the team to a win. Cole Lapinel of Jefferson and Charlotte Valley’s Jordan Wamsley were also fantastic and The Reporter’s ace photographer Ben Patton shot some nice photos to remember the occasion. The Stamford Tournament held annually also took place. Call

me sentimental, but I can’t wait for the Indians to grow and become more competitive - I miss the ‘ol rivalry between Stamford and the Rams.

I am on vacation and all sports will be accessed by proofer Vicky Kluckkert at v.klukkert@dckr.com - she will also have access to my e-mail from Tuesday on. Happy Holidays to all of the area sports fans and beyond - I won’t gloat about lounging on the beach... too much.

Cornell Bound

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Sidney Central School scholar-athlete Liam Matthews will be a Big Red. The senior wide receiver will be taking to the football field at Cornell University in the fall of 2020.

DA Boys Hoop Earns Win After Double Overtime

By Rosie Cunningham

DELHI - The Delaware Academy boys varsity team defeated Greene 54-47 in two overtimes on the road.

Bulldog Alex Haight dropped 20 points in the win, while Tyler Bruce earned 14 points. Fore Greene, Evan Walters led with 17 points.

At the end of the first frame, the Trojans led DA 12-10. At the half, the Bulldogs held the edge with a 24-21 advantage. Going into the break, Bruce tallied seven points,

while teammate Luke Branigan added six. As the squads entered the final frame, Greene was on top 34-29 and with two minutes left in play they held on with a 3937 lead.

Haight nailed a shot at the buzzer making the score 39-39 and the teams’ headed into overtime.

In overtime action, DA led 4341 with 30 second left but the Trojans would not go quietly as the game was once again tied - 43-43.

DA’s Branigan finished the game with eight points while Rich Lalosh notched seven.

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Walton-Delaware Academy’s Noah Sovocool is pinned by Longwood’s Mason Rappold in the championship match at 113 pounds in the Cuneen Doane tournament on Saturday. Sovocool would finish second in the weight class.

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Sidney’s Zach Harrington grapples with Maine Endwell’s Dakota Hackett in the 138 pound championship bout of the Cuneen Doane tournament on Saturday, Harrington would win the match and the championship.

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Sidney’s Tiana Savino battles Ithaca’s Noah Kenigsor in the fifth place match at 113 pounds.

Savino would win the match and finish fifth in the tournament.

December 25, 2019

Harpursville Boys Take All In Stamford Tournament

By Rosie Cunningham STAMFORD - Harpursville took all in the Stamford Hoop Tournament.

The squad topped Walton 4039 to clinch the title according to host coach Mike Brown.

The Warriors scored 18 to Harpursville’s 13 in the fourth frame, but it was too little too late.

Walton’s Dylan Jacob scored 24 points and went 4-for-5 from the charity stripe in the loss.

Morgan Condon and Cody Ray contributed six points each.

“The game went well,” said Jacobs. “It was intense, and back-and-forth - we shot poorly against them though. This season is going well overall though, we have good chemistry and can

build a lot on the early start.”

The Milford boys basketball team defeated the Indians 44-42 in a nail-biter on Dec. 19.

Riley Stevens earned 12 points, while teammate Martin Thorsdland netted 11points and Lawson Williams added 10 points For Stamford, James Olson had a double-double with 17 points and 11 boards. Stevens, Williams and Olson were all named to the all-star team.

“We played much better in this second game of the tournament,” said head coach Mike Brown.

“There are always things we can build on. It’s a tough tournament, but I would rather have it that way than have it easy. I got on James to start finishing as he missed a few lay-ups early on. He

Laycee Drake Leads D/H To MAC Win Over Walton

By Rosie Cunningham Deposit/Hancock girls varsity basketball defeated Walton 7332 Friday.

D/H’s Laycee Drake nailed 29 points in the win. Teammates Ariel Kellem finished with 20 points and Kelsey Young tallied 12.

Jacqlyn Gransbury of Walton contributed 11 points in the loss.

“It was a very rough start for the Warriors at Hancock we fell behind 24-6 in the first quarter-due mainly to many turnovers, rushed shots on our part and a very aggressive Eagle squad

led by Laycee Drake,” said Warrior Coach Gary Backus. “I was pleased to see that our girls settled in during the second quarter and played with much more poise, five different players scored for the Warriors in the second quarter. Jacqlyn Gransbury led our team with 11 points, while Grace Rhinehart played very hard leading her team with nine rebounds and six steals to go along with nine well earned points.”

Walton is now 3-3 overall and will play home Friday vs.

Chenango Valley; JV starts at 2 p.m. with varsity to follow.

Downsville Girls Take Down Jefferson

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Jefferson 76-38 on Dec. 19.

Olivia Brunner finished with a triple-double - 35 points, 10

boards and 10 steals. Teammate Kailee Young also earned a tripledouble with 23 points, 10 boards and 10 assists. Eagle McKenzy Brown netted 15 points.

Jefferson’s Seneca Shafer dropped 23 points in the loss.

did from then on and went on to score 17 points. I hope we can build on this win.”

Harpursville 56, Stamford 27 Harpursville cruised to a 56-27 win over Stamford in the opener of the tournament.

Derryk Bradtke dropped 16 points while Luke Merill added 13 points. For Stamford, Tyler Tierney scored nine points, respectively.

Walton 57, Milford 37 Walton cruised to a commanding 57-37 victory over Milford in the first round of the Stamford Tournament.

Kyle Wright scored 14 points to lead Walton. Morgan Condon added 10 points, while Dylan Jacob and Lucas Walley each netted eight points a piece.

Sports Slates Boys Basketball

Friday: Charlotte Valley at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville.

Friday & Saturday: Downsville Holiday Tournament featuring Downsville, Deposit/Hancock, Margaretville and Roscoe, Pat Grasso Holiday Tournament in Laurens featuring SK, Walton, Laurens and Sidney, Unatego and Roxbury in Oneonta Boys & Girls Club Tournament..

Monday: Stamford at Worcester.

Girls Basketball

Thursday: Delaware Academy at Vestal Thursday & Friday: Kazalski Tournament at Bainbridge Guilford featuring Tioga, Sidney, Deposit/Hancock and BG. Friday: Chenango Valley at Walton.

Friday & Saturday: Preston Holiday Tournament at Charlotte Valley, Stamford Christmas Tournament, Unatego in Dick White Holiday Tournament in Cooperstown.

Boys & Girls Bowling

Friday: Unadilla Valley Christmas Tournament.

Indoor Track

Saturday: Sidney/Unatego/DA at Winter Classic at SUNY Cortland.

Wrestling

Friday & Saturday: 63rd Annual Christmas Tournament in Windsor.

Saturday: Sidney at Mark Cody Duals in Binghamton.

Monday: Unatego/Unadilla Valley at Cooperstown Hawkeye Tournament.

Downsville Boys Post First Hoop Win Of Season The Downsville boys defeated Afton Friday evening 59-44.

Logan Cicio dropped 23 points in the win while Dustin Fenescey netted 12 points, respectively.

Defensively, Louie Banker was very strong on the boards according to Eagle Coach Burt

Reed - as well as Jason Gustaffson and Tristan Reed.

“Overall, we played hard and are continuing to grow as a team,” he said.

Reed added the season has been “competitive.”

“In every game asides from Hunter,” he said. “We will continue to work on moving the ball

The SUNY Delhi Spring Water Aerobics fourth session will run from Jan. 22 to Feb. 17 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the Kunsela Hall pool from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. All registration forms must be received by the first day of class. Participants will not be allowed in the water without submitting a registration.

There will be a charge of $50 per person for 12 sessions or $10 per person, per session. Please make checks payable to SUNY Delhi or call the Outreach and Workforce Development Office to pay by credit card at 607-7464545. For more information go to Delhibroncos.com.

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The Colchester food bank wants to remind everyone of changes to regular hours due to the holidays. The food bank is usually open each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. They will be closed on Dec. 25 and also on Jan. 1. However if there is a food emergency please contact Toni directly at 607-363-7363 to make alternative arrangements.

The Colchester Community United Methodist Church will hold a candlelight service, with lessons and carols on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m., also a service with Holy Communion at 11 p.m.

A good way to get a start a the new year is to take advantage of the Defensive Driving Class coming up on Jan. 4 in the Roscoe Central School cafeteria 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Karrie at 607-498-5747 to register and for more information. Cost is $35; please bring your license, pen,

snacks and a bag lunch.

Remember when enjoying all the holiday season cakes and cookies, that we have a plan for that. The Downsville Central School has a adult fitness center that is open Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Must be 18 years old. So feel free to pop that second cookie. Speaking of cookies, I am on my sixth batch. I’ll need the gym.

Very special Happy Anniversary wishes to Glenn (Luke) and Betty Watson who are celebrating 64 years of wedded bliss on Dec. 22. The love you share is an inspiration to everyone.

Please join me in wishing our friends and neighbors a very Happy Birthday. We wish you a day filled with love and laughter.

A belated Birthday wish to Gene Mills who turned 80 this past week. I am sorry that I missed it.

I hope your day was wonderful.

Dec. 24 Louise Shaffer; Dec. 27 Joan Homovich; Dec. 30 Lorna Luscomb and Nick Tompkins; Dec. 31 me; Jan. 2 Debbie Morgan and Larry Fairbairn; Jan. 3 Tish Drumm.

Hamden Senior Citizens met for their Christmas luncheon party on Wed Dec 18 at the Hamden Town Hall. The dinner committee of Joanne Dwyer, Sandy Cole, Betsey Decker, Betty Pinney, and Kathy Moore planned a delicious meal of turkey and ham with dressing, scalloped and mashed potatoes with gravy, squash and corn, cole slaw, broccoli salad, and fruit salad plus pecan, cherry, berry, apple pies as well as cake and cookies. The decorating committee of Adela Nagel, Kathy Moore, Loretta Foster, and Ginny Wilcox set the tables with Christmas themed table cloths with greens and Santas for centerpieces. Many thanks to the Town Hall staff for having a decorated lighted Christmas tree to add to the ambiance.

During the meal, Rosemarie Tiesler played seasonal songs on the keyboard. After the meal, the Select Chorus from the Walton Elementary School under the direction of music teacher Theresa Bolton entertained the group with such songs as “Susie Snowflake,” “Rudolph,” “If I Were a Reindeer,” “First Noel,” “Frosty,” and their signature song “I’m Getting ‘Nutin’ for Christmas.” As it was pajama day at the school, the children wore a variety of different warm winter pjs.

We all could see them Christmas morning ready to open presents from Santa. Following their singing, the children were treated to cookies, oranges and apples, water, and Christmas pencils to take home. Thanks to that committee of Adela Nagel, Loretta Foster, and Ginny Wilcox. While

the children ate their treats, they also joined in with the seniors to sing “Jingle Bells,” “Hark the Herald Angels,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Rosemarie Tiesler played the keyboard and then the accordion with Jamie O’Donnell leading the singing.

Cards were signed and sent to Jim Tweedie, Charlie Calhoun, Marion Calhoun, Carol Irwin, Tracy Layaou, and Lucille Courtney. Happy Birthday was sung to Jane Howard, Carol Irwin, and Lucille Courtney for having birthdays in December. Happy 49th anniversary wishes were given to Ron and Betty Pinny.

Glad to see Sandy Cole out with such a bright smile even if her arm is in a sling. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, Jan 22 at noon at the Hamden Town Hall.

The Monday Hamden Game Day on Dec. 30 will be at the Wilcox home at 10 a.m. Everyone is most welcome to come and play a game or two - we have the cards and board games. The house at the corner of Chambers Hollow and Route 10 is big enough for everyone so come and wish your neighbors and friends a Happy New Year while playing pinochle, bridge, hand and foot, Phase Ten or whatever. Snacks and beverages are provided. On Monday, Jan. 6 the group returns to the Hamden Town Hall at 10 a.m. to play. Do come and join us.

Church services for the Hamden, DeLancey and West Delhi Churches for Sunday, Dec. 29 will be in the DeLancey Church at 11 a.m. Karen Marshfield will lead the service.

On Dec. 19, the Delaware Academy girls clinched a 41-29 win against Greene.

DA’s Sylvia Liddle tallied seven points, while Sophia Wakin and Alanna Ruchar netted six points a peace.

According to DA Coach Todd Bruce, 10 Bulldogs scored in the win.

For Greene, Emma Smitty tallied 12 points and Trojan Kylee Peck finished with eight points.

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The Underrated Bat

By Ryan Trapani, Director of Forest Services, CFA When I was a kid in the 1980s there seemed to be an abundance of “Army-Navy” surplus stores. It seemed every small city – or large town for that matter – had an Army-Navy store.

I guess this makes sense, since the 1980s were a hop, skip, and a jump away from some very large wars, namely World War II and Vietnam. From these Army-Navy stores could be seen kids (and adults) using Armyissued woolens, canteens, boots, e-tools, ruck-sacks (i.e. Alice packs), hand-compasses, gloves and hooches (tents). I remember one military-issued tent in particular. It was large and green and set up over a wooden platform in our backyard. You had to climb up a wooden ladder to access the platform from below.

The ladder led to a wooden hatch that you would push up on with your head or hand and it would creak open into a darkly “lit” tent.

I can still smell that musty scent that all tents get when left out for long. This was a great place for young boys to play, since once inside no one knew we were there. We could plan out our day’s maneuvers for attacking neighboring kids and their forts from such a location. It was our fort, our hideaway place. It was also the hideaway place of some other mammals too.

To this day, when I think of an A-frame tent, I think of that particular tent and the incident that occurred there. One day during the summer, we marched down to the platform as we normally did. My friend climbed the steps while I remained below.

As he pushed up on the hatch, I was startled by the explosion from inside that darted out. The noise originated from some bats we busted out of their summer roosting spot.

Besides military-surplus gear, bats too were more commonly seen in the 1980s. In fact, up until the early 2000s, bats were much

more common. I can remember seeing bats at night dart around looking for insects to eat. Between the bats, and those large blue zappers, it’s a wonder there were any insects. Hey, what ever happened to those insect electrocution machines anyway?

According to Bat Conservation International, more than half of bat species world-wide are in trouble. More specifically to North America and New York state, some bats – like the Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB) has experienced a 98% decline since the early 2000s. For comparison, in 2005, the NLEB was the third most commonly found bat in New York state, making up roughly 500,000 animals. So, who’s to blame? According to NYS DEC, the bats have been wiped out by an invasive fungus called white-nose syndrome (WNS) that causes hibernating bats to starve to death.

Missing Bats in Forest & Field

Although bats are winged animals like birds, they apparently make up a quarter of all mammal species. In summer they are forest-based animals that might select a roost tree for cover such as inside a cavity or beneath overhanging bark or crevices of both living or dead standing trees (snags). Many bats also use man-made cover such as the tent-hideaway where we found our bat. During the winter months, bats avoid colder temperatures by hibernating in “hibernaculum” such as abandoned mines, or naturally occurring caves. For instance, Rosendale, Ulster County represents one of the largest hibernaculum in the country due to its large and abandoned infrastructure of cement mines once used to build magnificent structures like the Brooklyn Bridge or pedestal for the Statue of Liberty. In this way, Rosendale was the home of “natural cement” and accidentally, bats as well.

Outside abandoned mines, bats are mainly a forest animal.

I’ve come to think highly of these

animals, since I’m beginning to realize just how important they might be for not only forests in general, but also human pursuits. Most of us who grow fruit for example are aware of the plethora of insects that wreak havoc on them. Given that one single little brown bat can consume 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, it is no stretch to imagine this little flying mammal’s positive impact on agricultural pests or blood-sucking (and diseasespreading) mosquitoes too.

After researching this bat-topic some, I’ve put in an order to Santa Claus to bring me a bat box to install in close proximity to my apple orchard. My orchard-site seems perfect for bats. Apparently, bats prefer small forestopenings in the forest, which my small yard in the greater forested-landscape can provide for foraging bats. Bat boxes – according to Penn State University – should be painted a dark color in northern climates to keep the little guys warm. They should be installed on the sunny side of the house where 7 hours of sunlight is preferred and at least 12 feet or so from the ground. Bat boxes come in many different shapes and sizes, but should contain the following dimensions: “7 inches deep, 24 inches wide, and 12 to 24 inches in height (depending on the size of the colony). Inside the box, several baffles divide the interior space into multiple roosting crevices. The crevices should measure from ¾ to 1 inch in depth.”

Forest Management and Bats

After reading the preferred habitat of bats in New York state, there seems to be plenty of roost trees vying for competition with any bat box I install. Bats prefer tall and large dead standing trees or snags. In close proximity are plenty of dying white pine or hemlock trees that bats might find desirable. I imagine the shaggy bark of hickory or red maple might work too. If you want to manage for bats, you can easily do so with a chainsaw by

creating both summer roosting sites and feeding grounds. Snagtrees can simply be left in place if you already have them. Or you can create them by girdling a tree with your chainsaw, especially if this tree is competing for sunlight with a more desirable one. A small patch-cut or wildlife clearing can be made in the forest by cutting a swath of “unhealthy” trees down. The patch should be at least twice the height of adjacent trees. Younger patches of woods create higher plant species diversity offering different structural components too that can benefit insect-life; In other words, a dinner-table for darting bats. In my case, I want the bats feeding near and around my yard-edge.

However, you must be careful about where and when you cut.

NLEB are federally and state protected in New York state. Even though the NYS DEC and the Bat Conservation International admit that it is the disease and not habitat that is limiting bats, forest cutting is being regulated. For now, I’ll ignore those areas that include land use changes from forest use to non-forest use since they are regulated differently. For areas where forest land-use will remain, no cutting is to occur within ¼ mile of a documented wintering hibernacula from Nov. 1 to March 31 without a permit.

During the growing season (April 1 to Oct. 31), you must leave snags if your trees are within five miles of a documented hibernacula unless the snags pose danger to human life or property. You must also leave all documented roost trees and a buffer of 150 feet from any documented summer roosting grounds; Cutting is suspended if bats are seen.

After looking at the map on the NYS DEC’s website, there were no confirmed summer roosting grounds listed in the Catskills and only documented winter hibernacula in the Hudson Valley. Recently, I was working in Dutchess County where we were girdling trees for snag-tree development, such as for bats. We

New York Addresses Asian Longhorned Tick Threat Legislation (S4876/A8098) sponsored by Assemblywoman Didi Barrett (AD-106) and Senate Agriculture Chair Jen Metzger (SD-42) to protect New York’s livestock industry from the Asian longhorned tick was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Dec. 17. The law directs the Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner to include the Asian longhorned tick on the state’s invasive species list and the DEC’s comprehensive plan for invasive species management. It also directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to develop and distribute an informational pamphlet on Asian longhorned tick treatment, management and prevention to farmers.

“Due to the significant risks

that the Asian longhorned tick may have for New York’s livestock industry, farmers must be made aware of the potential dangers of these invasive pests and armed with information on how to best protect their livestock,” Metzger, who chairs the senate agriculture committee, said. “These ticks flourish in humid, woodland areas and, as our climate continues to warm, their geographic reach will continue to expand across the Eastern Seaboard. Protecting farm animals and outdoor pets is an immediate priority.”

The East Asian longhorned tick, first reported in the United States in 2017, is the first new invasive tick species to enter the United States in 50 years and is found in seven states, including parts of New York. The Hudson

Valley and Catskill regions that Metzger represents have the highest incidence of Lyme disease statewide.

As of August, there were no reported instances of the Asian longhorned tick harming to humans, but the invasive arachnid can transmit diseases to livestock such as sheep, cattle and horses, and has also been found on people, pets and wildlife. In Asia, the species carries a virus that kills 15 percent of victims through hemorrhaging, organ failure and blood loss. Female ticks can reproduce without mating, laying thousands of eggs after a single feed and covering animals with the external parasites.

Metzger and Barrett’s legislation also compels public awareness of active ingredients ap-

proved by the EPA and DEC, as well as natural remedies and land-care practices considered most effective in tick prevention, to better protect livestock, people and pets.

Earlier this year, Senator Metzger helped secure $250,000 in state funding to address Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses and introduced a bill, passed unanimously by the state senate, directing the Department of Agriculture and Markets to conduct a public awareness campaign focused on the farming community. The campaign emphasizes helping farmers and farm workers take preventative measures, recognize symptoms and determine available treatments.

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were cutting last week since the USDA mandates this work be completed November through March for bat protection. Although well-intentioned, I think these regulations may have the opposite effect and may further endanger humans working in the woods as well.

Encouraging Safety & Finding Bats

First, it is admitted that habitat is not to blame for limiting bat populations. As a forester, I can safely say there is plenty of “roosting-stock” out there in the woods. Second, by penalizing or forcing forest owners to comply with cutting restrictions if or when summer roosting areas are found, we’re basically encouraging forest owners to not call-in or report any found bats. Why report something, when the only repercussion is a potential restriction on forest management?

Third is a safety issue. Although the regulations and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Hazard Admin.) void snag-tree retention if they pose a hazard to humans and property, the time-frame restrictions on forest cutting also pose a safety hazard. For instance, I would have much preferred to do that wildlife cutting in September when conditions are safer for out-running falling trees. Last week, we were stepping through two feet of snow, which makes for more hazardous conditions. Again, we should be encouraging forest workers to manage for wildlife and ensure they are efficient and safe as well. Although two feet of snow isn’t too bad, adding snow and the numbers of trees required to be cut for wildlife improvement may be a bad mix.

In any case, I find bats fascinating and wonder if our abundance of pest issues today correlates with the decline in bats.

These mammals probably go unnoticed for their hard work since they work the night-shift, but I’m waking up to it. Buy a bat box or girdle a tree to house these little guys; It might be worth it. www. catskillforest.org.

Invitation To Aid State Waterfowl Count The NY State Ornithological Association’s annual statewide waterfowl count is scheduled for Jan. 19. The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) covers Otsego Lake and the Susquehanna River above Unadilla, the Unadilla River, and Cannonsville Reservoir and the W. Branch of the Delaware River.

This effort involves surveying waterways where they can be seen, and identifying and counting ducks and geese. The totals are used by the Department of Environmental Conservation in managing these species over the upcoming year.

Anyone interested in helping with the census, please contact Andy Mason at (607) 652-2162 or AndyMason@earthling.net.

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John J. Wadlin, Esq., Referee SPSNC574 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: DELAWARE COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7, Pltf. vs.

GEORGES ABOUEID, et al, Defts. Index #2015-579.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated April 29, 2016 and order dated January 27, 2017, I will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Courthouse, 3 Court St., Delhi, NY on Jan. 15, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. prem. k/a 6 Van Dyke Avenue, Stamford, NY a/k/a Section 41.17, Block 6, Lot 7.

Said property located in the Town of Harpersfield, County of Delaware and State of New York, being Lots Nos. 82 and 83 in Granthurst Park as surveyed by Edwin B. Codwise, Civil Engineer, dated 1892, duly filed in Delaware County Clerk’s Office, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point on Van Dyke Avenue marking the northwesterly corner of Lot 82; running thence in a southeasterly direction along Van Dyke Avenue a distance of 130 ft. to a point marking the center line of former Edison Street; thence in a northeasterly direction along the center of Edison Street a distance of 150 ft.; thence in a northwesterly direction along the line of Lots 83 and 82 to the northeasterly corner of Lot 82; Thence in a westerly direction along the bounds of 82 to the point or place of beginning.

Approx. amt. of judgment is $235,775.27 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. STEPHEN F. BAKER, Referee. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, LLP, Attys. For Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #98046 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff -against- FRANK M. ADAMO, ELKE ADAMO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated May 6, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Supreme, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY on January 8, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and be-

We accept ing in the Town of Meredith, Delaware County and State of New York, in the Whitesborough Patent, Great Lot No. 7 and forming a part of the westerly part of the Lot No. 6, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING in the highway, leading along bounds thereof and Lot No. 7, and along the line, a stone wall on said bounds, and run along N W 27.00 chains; Thence N E 23.10 chains; Thence S E 21.00 chains; Thence run along center line of said highway as it meanders westerly and southwesterly until it intersects the line between said Lots Nos. 6 & 7; Thence run along said line S W to the point of beginning. Section 125 Block 1 Lot 7.

Said premises known as 467 ARCHIE ELLIOT ROAD, DELHI, NY Approximate amount of lien $245,134.95 plus interest & 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 541/2014.

ROBERT W. BIRCH, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 File# 8275.219 Gatsby And Friends LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/20/2019. Cty: Delaware.

SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 127 Stonewall Dr., Bovina, NY 13740. General Purpose.

Notice of Formation of Heron Haven LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 12/02/2019.

Office location: Delaware County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to: Heron Haven LLC, 3434 Houghtaling Hollow Rd., East Meredith, NY 13757.

Purpose: any legal purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Monica Lynch a/k/a Monica E. Lynch; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 1, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Courthouse, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY on January 14, 2020 at 11:00AM, premises known as 79 Campmeeting Street, Sidney, NY 13838. All that certain

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plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Sidney, County of Delaware, State of NY, Section: 115.19 Block: 12 Lot: 28. Approximate amount of judgment $63,142.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 2017-560.

Lee C. Hartjen, Esq, Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 14, 2019 #97992 Pera Jewelry LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/25/2019. Cty: Delaware.

SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Altschul & Altschul, 18 East 12th St., #1A, New York, NY 10003. General Purpose.

Notice of Formation of 422 Townsend Hollow Rd LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/3/19. Office location: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 25-87 46 St, 1st Fl, Astoria, NY 11103.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE CIT BANK, N.A., V. CRAIG SPEZZA, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT MATTEO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 19, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware, wherein CIT BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and CRAIG SPEZZA, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT MATTEO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the DELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR LOBBY, 111 MAIN STREET, DELHI, NY 13753, on January 13, 2020 at 12:00PM, premises known as 1989 TROUT BROOK ROAD, DOWNSVILLE, NY 13755: Section 356, Block 2, Lot 3.300: PARCEL I ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF COLCHESTER, COUNTY OF DELAWARE AND STATE OF NEW YORK PARCEL II ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN LOT 4, DIVISION 58, GREAT LOT 36, HARDENBURG PATENT, TOWN OF COLCHESTER, DELAWARE COUNTY, NEW YORK STATE Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4072017. Maureen A. Byrne, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

NOTICE OF PLANNING BOARD MEETING CANCELLATION AND DATE CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Hamden has hereby cancelled their regularly scheduled Town Planning Board meeting for December. In addition the regularly scheduled Hamden Planning Board meeting of Tuesday January 28th has been moved to Wednesday, January 14th at 7:30 pm.

By order of the Town Planning Board Michael Cipperly, Hamden Planning Board Secretary Collectors Tax Notice Take Notice that I, the undersigned collector of taxes for the Town of Hamden, Delaware County, State of

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New York, upon receiving the Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 2020, will be receiving payment at the Town Hall on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, dates in January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th.

Taxes may also be mailed to my home at 2429 Covert Hollow Road, Hamden NY 13782. I will also take payments in person at my home.

Take further notice, Taxes may be paid on or before January 31st, 2020 without charge or interest. On all such remaining taxes after January 31st, 2020 there will be an additional one percent (1%) charge for each additional month or fraction thereof, until such taxes are paid.

Take Notice, pursuant to Resolution No #288 adopted November 28, 1990 by the Delaware County Board of Supervisors there will be a $20.00 charge on all returned checks.

Dolores Dibble Tax Collector for the Town of Hamden N.Y. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE Index No. 2019-109 RJI No. 2019-140 DOLORES RECCHIA, Plaintiff, -againstMARC ZIMMERMAN, WALTER MARINO, Defendants.

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale in the above-captioned action, dated December 3, 2019, and entered in the office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware on December 6, 2019, I, Stephen F. Baker, Esq., the undersigned Referee named in said judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at 111 Main Street, Delhi, Delaware County, New York, the premises described in said judgment and set forth below.

The premises shall be sold subject to any state of facts an accurate survey would show; and to covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements and agreements of record, if any, and any violations thereof; and to building restrictions and zoning ordinances of the town or municipality in which said mortgaged premises are situate, if any, and any violations thereof; and to conditional bills of sale, security agreements and financing statements filed in connection with said mortgaged premises, if any, but only to the extent that any of the foregoing are not barred or foreclosed by this action; and to existing tenancies, if any, except such tenants who are parties Defendant to this action; and to assessments, water charges and sewer rents, if any, affecting the premises, to the extent permitted by law. The premises also shall be sold subject to the rights, if any, of the United States of America pursuant to Title 28, Section 2410 of the United States Code.

The purchaser shall be required to pay all applicable local and State transfer taxes, deed stamps or other taxes or recording fees due in connection with the transfer of the mortgaged premises. Current real estate property taxes shall be adjusted as of the date of closing.

Dated: December 9, 2019 Stephen F. Baker, Referee Location of property: Parker Hollow Road, Town of Masonville Delaware County, State of New York 86.644 acre portion of Tax Map No. 161.-1-27 Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff P. O. Box 2039, Binghamton, NY 13902 Tel. 607-723-9511 THIS ACTION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice is hereby given: That I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes in and for the Town of Colchester, upon receipt of the Tax Rolls and Warrant for the present year, will attend at my

residence in Downsville at 15021 State Highway 30 on all Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in January between 10:00am and 4:00pm for the purpose of receiving taxes assessed upon each roll and at other times by mail or appointment only.

Notice: Taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2020 without charge or interest. On all such taxes remaining unpaid after January 31, 2020 one per centum will be added for each month and fraction thereof until the return of unpaid taxes is made by the collector to the Delaware County Treasurer pursuant to the law.

Dated this 7th day of December 2019.

A.J. Vessey Tax Collector Town of Colchester Downsville, NY 13755 Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The Town of Delhi will be holding its Year-End Board Meeting on Friday, December 27th 2019 at 3:00pm at the Delhi Town Hall, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, NY. The Organizational Meeting will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 4:30pm at Delhi Town Hall.

Elsa Schmitz Town of Delhi, Town Clerk Legal Notice Notice of Tax Collection for the Town of Delhi NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, the undersigned, collector of taxes for the Town of Delhi, Delaware County, State of New York, upon duly receiving the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 2020, will be in attendance at the Town Hall located at 5 Elm Street on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving taxes listed on said roll.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2020 without charge of interest.

On all such remaining unpaid taxes after January 31, 2020, there shall be added interest of one(1) percent for the first month and an additional one (1) percent for each additional month or fraction thereafter until such taxes are paid to the Delaware County Treasurer, pursuant to law.

BE IT FURTHER NOTED there will be an additional charge of $20.00 for all checks returned unpaid.

Dated: December 11, 2019 Elsa Schmitz Town Clerk/Tax Collector Town of Delhi TAKE NOTICE, that I, the Undersigned Collector of Taxes, for the Town of Kortright, Delaware County, New York, upon receiving the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 2020, will attend at the Town Office, 51702 State Highway 10, Bloomville, New York, from nine o’clock in the forenoon to four o’clock in the afternoon on the following days each week of January 2020, for the purpose of receiving the taxes listed on such roll: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2020, without charge or interest. On all such taxes remaining unpaid after January 31, 2020, there shall be added interest at one percent for the month of February or fraction thereof and an additional one percent for each month or fraction thereof until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer pursuant to law.

Taxes paid during the period April 15th to April 30th shall be paid by guaranteed funds.

Kristin A. Craft Tax Collector for the Town of Kortright O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to the Open Meeting law, (Public Officer Law, Article 7) that the Town of Tompkins Town Board will hold its Organizational Meeting followed by the Regular monthly

meeting, Tuesday January 7 2020 at 6:00PM at the Town Hall, 148 Bridge Street, Trout Creek, NY By order of the Town Board Michelle Phoenix Town of Tompkins Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, collector of taxes for the Town of Tompkins, Delaware County, State of New York, upon receipt of the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 2020, will be in attendance at the Town Hall located at 148 Bridge St. Trout Creek, NY 13847 starting on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

The office will be open on Monday through Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the month of January, other times by appointment for the purpose of receiving taxes listed on such roll.

Take Further Notice; taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2020 without charge or interest. On all such remaining unpaid taxes on or after February 1, 2020, one (1) percent will be added for the first month and an additional one (1) percent for each month thereafter until return of unpaid taxes is made by the collector to the Delaware County Treasurer pursuant to law.

Michelle Phoenix Town of Tompkins Clerk/ Collector Town of Walton Organizational Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Walton Town Board will hold its Organizational Meeting on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Walton Town Hall, 129 North Street, Walton, New York.

Ronda Williams Walton Town Clerk NOTICE Notice is hereby given the Walton Town Board will hold a Special Meeting on December 30, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m.

For the purpose of closing out year-end vouchers and any other business that comes before the Board.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Please take notice that the Andes Town Planning Board will be holding a Public Hearing on Jan. 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM for the approval of a Minor Subdivision on property located at 622 Ridge Rd., in the Town of Andes, NY (tax map # 304.-1-27.2) copies of the proposals will be available for review at the Public Hearing.

Said Public Hearing will be held on Jan. 13, 2020 in the Andes Town Hall, Delaware Ave. Andes, N.Y. Jo Ann Boerner Andes Planning Clerk MAGRO’S SIDNEY PIZZERIA, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/19/19. Office in Delaware Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to 57 Main St., Sidney, NY 13838, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, was adopted on the 6th day of November, 2019, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Masonville, in the County of Delaware, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is

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commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

LINDA BOURN Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TOWN HIGHWAY GARAGE ROOF IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFORE; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is to finance the reconstruction of the Town Highway Garage Roof at the estimated maximum cost of $100,000.

The amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $100,000.

The period of probable usefulness applicable to the object or purpose for which said serial bonds are authorized to be issued is ten (10) years.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Masonville, 1890 State Highway 206, Masonville, New York 13804.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE, NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

ALBERTO TORRES; ROMANITA TORRES, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Default Judgment, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Amendment of Caption duly filed on November 13, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Supreme Courthouse, 111 Main Street, Delhi, NY on January 24, 2020 at 12:30 p.m., premises known as 307 John Sprague Road, Margaretville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Middletown, County of Delaware and State of New York, Section 263, Block 1 and Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment is $170,323.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # EF2019-506.

Robert A. Gouldin, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford,

NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Cash will not be accepted.

SIDNEY MAGRO PROPERTY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/19/19. Office in Delaware Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to 57 Main St., Sidney, NY 13838, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Town of Bovina will hold their Organizational Meeting on January 14, 2020 at 6 PM at the Bovina Community Hall. The Regular Monthly Meeting will follow.

Catherine Hewitt, RMO Town Clerk/Collector Town of Bovina TAKE NOTICE that I, Catherine Hewitt, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Bovina, County of Delaware, and the State of New York, upon receiving the TAX ROLL and WARRANT for the collection of taxes within the Town of Bovina for the Fiscal year 2020 will be in attendance at the town office located at the Community Hall Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:30PM to 2:30 PM during the month of January, 2020 for the purpose of receiving taxes listed on such roll.

Taxes may also be paid at my home afternoons and evenings by appointment.

Taxes may be mailed to Catherine Hewitt, Collector, 67 Fisk Road, Delhi, New York 13753.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2020 without charge or interest.

On all such remaining unpaid taxes after January 31, 2020 there shall be added interest of ONE (1) PERCENT for each month or fraction thereof until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer, pursuant to law.

BE IT FURTHER NOTED that the State of New York requires that notices be sent to taxpayers whose taxes remain unpaid as of April 1, 2020.

ALL tax receipts will be held for ten (10) business days when payment is made by check. There will be an additional charge of $20.00 to those taxpayers who have their check returned to me from any financial institution for insufficient funds.

All taxes that remain unpaid after April 30, 2020 are turned back to the County Treasurer for collection through that office.

Dated: December 16, 2019 Catherine Hewitt Clerk/Tax Collector

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Town of Bovina ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to Open Meeting Law, (Public Officers Law, Article 7) that the Town of Colchester Town Board will hold its Organizational and Regular Meeting, Thursday, January 02, 2020, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall, 72 Tannery Road, Downsville, New York.

NOTICE is further given that the regular meetings of the Town of Colchester Town Board will be held at 7:00 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Town Hall.

By order of the Town Board Dated: December 04, 2019 Julie B. Townsend Town Clerk NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hamden Town Board will hold their Organizational Meeting and Regular Town Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm at the Hamden Town Hall. There will be no meeting on January 1, 2020.

Dennise Yeary Hamden Town Clerk

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MEETING NOTICE The Town Board of the Town of Masonville will hold a public reorganization meeting on January 8, 2020 at the Town Hall Masonville at 7:30 P.M. Linda Bourn Town Clerk Town of Masonville Notice of tax Collection for the Town of Meredith Please take notice that I, the undersigned, collector of taxes for the Town of Meredith, Delaware County, State of New York, upon receiving the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 2020, will be in attendance at the Town Hall located on Meredith Square on Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/ 2020 for the purpose of receiving taxes listed on said roll.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2020 without charge of interest.

On all such remaining unpaid taxes after January 31, 2020, there shall be added interest of one(1) percent for the month of Febru-

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There will be an additional charge of $20.00 for all checks returned unpaid.

Dated December 12, 2019 Marcia Shaw Tax Collector Town of Meredith Attention Town of Tompkins Citizens The town of Tompkins Fire Commissioners is currently looking for a secretary. If interested, please contact Luther Higley at 607-8654710.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, collector of taxes for the Town of Walton, Delaware County, State of New York, upon receipt of the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 2020, will be in attendance at the Town Hall located at 129 North Street starting on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

The office will be open from

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for the purpose of receiving taxes listed on such roll.

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percent for each month thereafter until return of unpaid taxes is made by the collector to the Delaware County Treasurer pursuant to law.

Take Further Notice, taxes may be paid in partial payments with 50% paid in January and the remaining 50%, plus any accumulated interest as described above, if paid after January 31, 2020.

Dated: December 16, 2019 Ronda Williams Town of Walton Clerk/Collector DELHI JOINT FIRE DISTRICT NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Please take notice that the Delhi Joint Fire District of the towns of Delhi, Hamden and Meredith, County of Delaware, New York, will hold its annual Organizational Meeting on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at the Delhi Fire Department, 140 Delview Terrace Extension, Delhi, NY. All meetings of the Delhi Joint Fire District are open

to the public.

This notice is being posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Delhi Joint Fire District Fire District.

Kurt R. Mable Secretary Delhi Joint Fire District 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 Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the High School Media Library Center to appoint personnel. The Board of Education will convene into an Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss matters leading to the appointment of a particular person, with no action to be taken, and plan to return to open session at 5:30 p.m.

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100 YEARS AGO, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1919

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

JANUARY MILK PRICE, $3.69 Library Meeting -Large Christmas Trade -Making Unsweetened Milk -New Fair Officers.

James M. Knapp has bought the Thomas Roberts farm in Marvin hollow

master More and his assistants have been enabled by hard work to keep the office free from congestion, a condition which has not prevailed in many other places.

The annual meeting of the Ogden Free Library association will be held next Monday evening, Dec. 27, at 7:30 o’clock in the library. Two trustees are to be elected in place of Samuel H. Pond and Edmund More and the annual reports for the year will be submitted. Every person who joined the association last spring, during the membership campaign, is urged to be present at this meeting. The annual dues of $1 may be paid to Mrs. F. E. Bassett at the library or at the office of S. H. Pond, treasurer. The library will be closed for receiving books Monday evening.

Forty-six applications for brook trout have been forwarded to the government fish hatcheries by Walton sportsmen. Applications for trout to stock the streams in this vicinity will also The milk produced by dairybe made to the state conserva- men’s league members for Janution commission. ary has been sold for $3.69 per hundred. This is for three per W. Leo O’Hara of the state cent milk at the 200-210 mile comptroller’s office will be in freight zone with the usual difWalton on Friday evening, Jan- ferentials for freight and butteruary 16, at 8 o’clock, when he fat, The average price of butter will meet the members of the for the period ending Dec. 20 Chamber of Commerce and was .7322 cents, The average others interested in the workings price for cheese in the same peof the new state income law. Ev- riod was .319125 cents. The cost ery single person with an income of production differential for of $1,000 or more and each January of 16 cents together married person with a $2,000 in- with the value of skimmed milk come is affected by the law. and whey was used in making the sale. A premium of 4 cents The report of H. S. Marvin a point butterfat is added. In the of Delhi, county chairman in Walton district, which is in the charge of the sale of war savings 180-mile freight zone, two cents stamps, shows a cotal sale of more than the base price is re$85,498.25 from Jan. 1, to Dec. ceived.

1, 1919. The town of Tompkins now leads the county in per capThe annual meeting of the ita sales with a total of $10,892 Delaware Valley Agricultural or $5.68 per capita. Stamford, society, the Walton fair associDelhi, Sidney and Walton fol- ation, held in the court room low in the order named. Sales of Walton Hall Saturday afterin Walton total $12,460 or $2.36 noon, developed an unexpected per capital. contest. Arthur J. Courtney, who has served as president the past The place which the Walton two years, declined to again be branch of the Nestle’s food com- a candidate, although his name pany occupies in the organiza- had been printed on the ballot. tion is shown in the monthly re- W. H. Austin one of the direcport for November just received tors, announced himself a canby Superintendent J. A. Philips, didate for president Saturday.

The plant has 131 patrons An opposition ticket was started among the farmers who brought with Herbert D. Henderson for in 542,181 lbs. of milk. The gross president, C. G. DuMond for amount paid to the producers in secretary and Robert George November was $22,071.88. The for director. The vote resulted pay roll for the month at the in 70 ballots for Austin to 64 for Walton plant was $6,184.25. The Henderson, H. M. Robinson retotal of the company’s operation ceived 74 votes for secretary to was 18,557,361 pounds of milk succeed himself to 53 for Mr. from 6,761 patrons at a cost of DuMond For directors, William $742,577.62.

McDonald received 109, Grant Begeal 95 and Robert George Owing to the fact that a 45. McDonald and Begeal were number of the factories of the elected. The election Mr. Austin Nestle food company in this leaves a vacancy on the board of section are not equipped to directors. A large percentage of manufacture unsweetened milk the members of the association products, the Walton plant were unaware that a contest was during the sugar shortage has on foot and did not attend the been devoted largely to the meeting. manufacture of unsweetened evaporated milk in order that SUPERVISORS the smaller plants may have the FINISH WORK sugar secured by the company.

The Breakstone company has Board Adjourns Friday also been at times without sug- After a Three Days’ Session. ar but this company also has the equipment to make up milk The board of supervisors without the use of sugar. closed their December session Friday afternoon and adWalton merchants unite in journed. Of the nineteen memstating that they have had the bers only seven will be members best Christmas trade this season of the incoming board. they ever enjoyed. Many lines On Thursday it was voted to of articles have been practically divide the automobile license closed out. Saturday was the big money among the towns, extrading day but the three days cluding the town of Tompkins before Christmas was nearly as until their share shall exceed great in volume. The post office the funds already withdrawn, has also done a record business upon the basis of 50 per cent during the holiday season. Post- on the basis of the equalized value of real estate and 50 per cent on the basis of mileage.

Two amendments, one to divide on the basis of mileage and the other 50 per cent on mileage and 50 per cent on assessed valuation, were defeated, each by a vote of 10 to 8.

The money must be used for the construction of permanent highways.

The county treasurer was directed to pay the town of De-

posit $300 to rectify a mistake in the state and county taxes collected on the assessment on the Western Union telegraph company and the Masonic temple. Through an error in copying the assessment roll the two properties were assessed $38,000 more than intended and the state and county taxes of the town of Deposit thereby increased $300.

A contingent fund of $500 for the use of the district attorney was authorized. The hospital building committee were directed to place $40,000 insurance on the hospital. A number of bills were called up in open board and ordered paid.

The chairman of the board was authorized to enter into an agreement with the Albany county penitentiary for the board of prisoners at the sum for five dollars per week. The usual resolution was passed authorizing the county treasurer to borrow not to exceed $20,000 for to defray current expenses.

Supervisor Wheeler in a few well chosen words thanked the chairman for the able and efficient manner in which he has performed his duties, and in behalf of the board presented him with a fine gold watch, suitably engraved as a token of their appreciation.

A vote of thanks was also extended to Clerk David S. Booth and to Miss Louise Gleason, the assistant clerk.

ENUMERATORS NAMED FOR CENSUS TAKING Farm Owners will be Asked Many Questions

MUST COMPLETE IN A MONTH Returns Then Will be Sent to Washington for Tabulation and Summary of Statistics.

Stamford: John C. Blish, Hobart; oath not filed on Dec. 20 in other district.

Tompkins: Sherman A. Van Valkenburg and J. Stanley Gillett, Cannonsville.

Walton: Anna T. Palmer, Fred S. Hoyt and Leo E. Flynn.

The men and women appointed to serve as enumerators of the fourteenth decennial census are charged with the collection of all facts necessary to fill out properly the printed census schedules which each enumerator will carry when making the house to house canvass. Each enumerator must visit personally each house in his district and make his inquiries of the head or some other member of the family who is competent to answer questions.

The act of congress providing for the census gives each enumerator the right to enter every dwelling in his district for the purpose of obtaining information required. They are instructed to be always courteous and considerate, but in those rare instances where information necessary to fill out the questions is denied them, they are empowered by law to insist on correct answers. There are legal penalties for refusing to answer the census questions or willfully giving answers that are false.

Each enumerator is prohibited by law from publishing or communicating any information obtained through the census regarding any individual or his affairs. This obligation to secrecy likewise applies to all persons connected with the census. After the schedules are all filled out they are sealed and sent to Washington where the information is tabulated by means of machinery, names being discarded entirely. No person, therefore, need fear that his personal affairs will be disclosed or that the information given will be used to harm him in any way.

Among the important questions asked farmers are the following: 1. Total number of acres in farm Jan 1, 1920?

2. Number of acres of improved land in farm?

3. Number of acres of crop land?

4. Number of acres of pasture?

5. Total value of farm?

6. Value of all buildings on farm?

7. Value of implements and machinery on farm?

8. Amount expended in 1919 for hay, grain and feed?

9. Amount expended in 1919 for manure and fertilizer?

10. Amount expended in 1919 in cash for hired help?

11. Total amount of milk produced on farm in 1919?

12. Amount of milk sold in 1919?

13. Total value of milk sold in 1919?

14. Pounds of butter made in 1919?

15. Pounds of butter sold in 1919?

16. Eggs produced in 1919?

17. Eggs sold in 1919; number and value?

18. Number of tons and acres each of timothy, clover, alfalfa and mixed hay grown on farm in 1919?

19. Number of acres and tons of crops cut for silage?

20. Number of acres and bushels of potatoes raised on this farm in 1919?

On Friday of next week, Jan. 2, the census enumerators in each of the forty-one districts in Delaware county will begin their work. The enumerators in the village must complete their work in two weeks while those who cover the districts outside incorporated villages have a month for the work.

The list of enumerators and the number of districts covered by each is given below Andes: David T. Williams, Union Grove: oath not filed on Dec. 20 in other district.

Bovina: District 146, John W. McCune, Bovina Center.

Colchester: Bruce E. Champlin, Downsville; Joseph Rutherford, Shinhopple; Gerald M. Shaver, Pepacton.

Davenport: Margaret B. Hebbard, Davenport; Willard H. Adee, West Davenport.

Delhi: Emma A, Wilson, Clara A. Jack, Delhi; one district vacant.

Deposit: Edwin C. Mills, Barbourville: William H. Travis, Hale Eddy.

Franklin: Gladys M. Ray and Nettie B. Loveland, Franklin.

Hamden: Mrs. Leland T. Snyder, Hamden.

Hancock: Leon C. Johnson, Hancock: Lillian B. Hendricks, Burnwood; John F. Rutz, Long Eddy; Margaret M. Lakin, Hancock.

Harpersfield: Laura E. Becker, Stamford.

Kortright: John N. Dayton and James A. Brownell, Bloomville.

Masonville: Vacant.

Meredith: Earl L. Parris, Delhi R. D. REPORTS OF Middletown: William M. McCOUNTY OFFICERS Cadden, Margaretville; Walter E. Murray, Fleischmanns; Some Interesting Figures Claude J. Caswell, Fleis- From Annual Statements of chmanns.

Poor Supt., Treasurer and Roxbury: Floyd E. Brandow County Clerk. and Samuel More.

From the report of James F. Sidney: Blanche N. Sagendorf, Clarence B. Dibble, Sid- Foreman, county superintenney Center; Elizabeth L. Leddy, dent of the poor, the following figures are taken: Total receipts Sidney.

from the county farm for the year, $3,058.09, same being paid to the county treasurer; orders drawn on county treasurer amounted to $22,952.01; for expenses of the almshouse, $12,147.98; for expenses of the farm, $3,413.32; for outside relief, $4,112.13; for unpaid bills of 1918, $3,259.77. The item of board amounted to $10,210.

The cost of caring for poor and children in other institutions charged to the several towns: Andes, $1,731.32; Colchester $1,590.58; Davenport, $688; Delhi, $441; Deposit, $514.75; Franklin, $378.25; Hamden, $353.25; Hancock, $1,382.50; Harpersfield, $194; Kortright, $556; Masonville, $367; Meredith, $484.50; Middletown, $1,134,25; Roxbury, $257; Sidney, $1,002.75; Stamford, $744; Tompkins, $224; Walton, $370.

Inventory of farm property, Nov., 1918, $9,483.02, 1919, $12,504.02; profit from farm, $3,021. Inventory of almshouse property Nov., 1918, $2,868.05, 1919, $3,278.09. Number of weeks board given at almshouse, 2,917 1-7; average cost per week, $3.50; per day, 50 cents; outside expense and relief, $7,371.90.

The election commissioners reported expenses of $8,214.27.

A total of 47 prisoners during the year was reported by Sheriff Vandemark, confined from 3 to 150 days. There is but one occupant of the cells at present.

From the report of H. S. Graham, county treasurer, the following is gleaned: Received from all sources, $805,195.49.

Balances on hand at time of making report: Mortgage tax fund, $3,934.28; armory fund. $6,310.20; highway maintenance fund, $1,911.34; motor vehicle fund, $24,610.14; dog licenses fund, $747.72; military fund, $1,331.45; all other funds, $641.23. Paid out on account of supreme court: Grand jurors, $1,339.60; trial jurors, $3,403.01; court officers, $932.06; witnesses, $972.68; stenographer, $408.55; interpreter, $5; meals for jurors, $50.70. Paid on account of county court: Jurors, $896.95; witnesses, $37.64; court officers, $164.38; stenographer, $5.

The report of the sealer of weights and measures, Henry G. Haynes, indicates that the scales and measures in use are largely correct.

County clerk, E. J. Turnbull, reported receipts for the year on account of mortgage taxes, recording and filing instruments, searches, licenses, etc., as follows: Nov., 1918, $1,714.12; Dec., $1,654.27; Jan., 1919, $757.96; Feb., $1,921.14; Mar., $1,336.78; Apr., $1,404.50; May, $1,482,08; Jun., $1,478.32; July, $968.73; Aug., $1,008.21; Sept., $1,426.86; Oct., $2,070.01; total, $17,222.98.

The motor vehicle money received from the state by the county treasurer was $47,131.87; paid to the towns, $21,777.72.

EARL MURDOCK KILLED BY TRAIN WEDNESDAY Bloomville Tax Collector Struck While Walking Tracks

DEATH WAS INSTANTANEOUS Apparently Thought He was on Siding Instead of Main Line–Veteran of A.E.F. Earl Murdock, aged 23 years, was instantly killed Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, when struck by the Ulster & Delaware passenger train about fifty rods west of the railroad station at Bloomville.

Mr. Murdock, was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Murdock, who live about two miles from Bloomville. Last fall he was elected tax collector of the town of Kortright. The morning of the accident he left

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home after 7 o’clock to walk to Bloomville in order to take the train to Hobart to consult a physician regarding an injury to his arm. He followed the railroad tracks, which pass close to the Murdock home.

The footprints left in the snow by the unfortunate man indicate that he heard the whistle of the train for he had glanced around and then stepped between the rails, evidently under the impression that he was on a siding instead of the main line.

He had been walking by the side of the track, outside of the rail. There were three footprints in the snow from the place where he had apparently turned to glance at the train to where he was standing when struck by the engine.

The body was thrown about twenty feet and death was probably instantaneous. Dr. C. R. Woods of Delhi, the coroner, was at once called and made an investigation which revealed the facts related.

A short distance from where the accident occurred he had stopped at a railroad shanty to talk with some of the men and hearing the whistle of the train from Oneonta in the distance had remarked to them, “Here comes my train.”

Earl Murdock is survived by his parents; by two brothers, Ralph and Elmer, and one sister, Jessie. His tragic death at the Christmas season is an unusually sad one. He was a young man of fine character, who was highly esteemed in the community.

He was a veteran of the World War and saw service overseas with the A.E.F.

MAY BUILD BOTH ROADS Commissioner Greene Believes Both Highways Can Be Contracted for in 1920.

Mr. A. J. Courtney, President, Walton Chamber of Commerce Walton, N. Y. Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of December 20th, enclosing resolution of your Chamber of Commerce dated December 17th, asking for the construction of Federal Aid road running southwest from Walton to Deposit.

After a most careful study of the situation, this commission has decided, if possible, to construct in 1920 both the Margaretville-Andes road and the Walton-Deposit road. The plans for the Margaretville-Andes road are now practically completed, and the plans for the Walton-Deposit road can hardly be completed until some time in March, but we will do the best we can to get both of these projects under way.

Another difficulty, however, confronts us. It may be that both of these roads will at present prices cost more than $40,000 per mile, which under the present law, is the limit that can be spent upon a Federal Aid highway unless local or other aid is received. It is my purpose to go ahead with our engineer’s estimate and ascertain the cost of these two roads, and if we find that they run to more than $40,000 we shall ask the county if it will cooperate with the department and raise the additional moneys required.

In planning these roads we are going to design the most economical type which we think is safe for modern traffic conditions.

You may be interested to know if we are able to get both of these roads under contract in 1920, more Federal Aid construction will be under way in Delaware county than in any other county in the state Very truly yours, FRED’K STUART GREENE, Commissioner.

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FOOT NEARLY SEVERED BY CHAIN OF ENGINE Arthur W. Shaffer of Pepacton Victim of Accident at New Mill

MAY HAVE TO AMPUTATE Bone Protruded Through Flesh and Ankle Also Dislocated But Member May be Saved.

Arthur W. Shaffer of Pepacton, who has been employed during the fall as an assistant carpenter foreman on the construction of the new Kayser mill at the foot of William street, nearly had his right foot torn off in an accident Tuesday afternoon about 2 o’clock.

An hoisting engine has been used on the east wing of the building, first to place the steel girders and then in raising lumber to the roof. Mr. Shaffer’s son, Eldred, came here a few weeks ago and has been in charge of the engine.

Tuesday afternoon something went wrong with the engine and Mr. Shaffer went to the small building, which shelters the hoisting apparatus to help his son. The engine had started again when the elder Shaffer slipped in some way and his foot was caught in a chain and drawn into a sprocket wheel.

The son shut the engine off and grabbing the fly wheel managed to stop the machinery. Had the foot been drawn in much further it would probably have been torn off. The member was released with great difficulty with the assistance of several men and the injured man removed at once to his boarding house at the home of C. W. Archer.

Dr. W. B. Morrow, who was summoned, saw at once that the injury was a most serious one as the large bone of the leg was protruding several inches through the flesh. He called Dr. Smith and Dr. Hand in consultation and Dr. C. R. Woods of Delhi, Shaffer’s former physician, was sent for by Contractor M. D. Bennett.

After cutting away the man’s boot and socks the physicians found that Shaffer had sustained a compound dislocation of the right ankle and a fracture of the fibula or smaller bone of the leg. The foot had been twisted around so that it was at right angles to the normal position. The fracture and dislocation were reduced and the member placed in a plaster cast. It was at first thought that amputation might be necessary, but Dr. Morrow is seeking to save the foot. The ankle may be permanently stiffened if the injury heals.

THAT KORTRIGHT ROAD Commissioners Hear Estimates of Cost and Damages to Land Owners.

The third hearing held by the commission, which is considering the necessity for a change of part of the road in the town of Kortright from Bloomville to East Meredith was held at the court house, December 18. The commissioner, F. W. Youmans of Delhi, J. C. Fowler and Jas, C. Doig of Andes, were present.

Also Walter Scott for petitioners A. L. O’Connor for town officials and H. J. Hewitt for J. A. Shelly, land owner.

A stipulation was filed providing the damages to be awarded David Mitchell, in the event of the change being ordered, shall be $40.

Further evidence was taken as to the necessity for the change and the expense of making it.

Previous testimony fixed the cost at about $1,500. Samuel Shearer, who has been town superintendent for eight years and has built three pieces of road estimated

the cost at $1,500 to $1,600. He figured on 15 sluices, ten inch, at $300, the necessary fill, $200, labor and team work, from $1,000 to $1,100. He testified that there are about 133 miles of highways in the town and last year the road money was $10,440.

Marshall Every, being recalled, testified that his estimate was $375 for sluices and carting same, $150 for bridge and fill, $300 for teams and $600 for other labor, making $1,425. No allowance for use of the town machinery was made. He figured on 1 1-4 miles of new road.

James A. Shelly testified that he was opposed to building the road through his orchard and that that he would be damaged to the extent of $500 and Samuel O. Smith also testified that the damage to Shelley’s place would amount to $500.

The proceedings were then adjourned to January 22, at the court house at 1 p. m.

LOAD WENT OVER BANK Driver Jumped and Escaped Injury When Wagon Slewed on Ice. (From Burnwood cor.)

James Neer, who is drawing wood to Stuart’s factory near Peakville, had a narrow escape Monday. As he was going up a hill near Clarence Coddington’s place his wagon slewed around and started over the bank. Mr. Neer jumped to the ground.

The horses seemed to realize their danger and held the load until Mr. Neer got his axe and knocked the draw bolt out, letting the wagon and load of wood over the bank into the brook but saving himself and horses from injury. This is a very dangerous place and should be fendered before some one does get hurt.

PINNED UNDER AUTO East Branch Car Skids on State Road-Fuller Has Ribs Broken.

(From East Branch cor.)

While C. J. Meyer and L. Fuller were enroute for Livingston Manor last Monday morning with J. S. Allen’s seven-passenger Buick car, the car skidded on a curve on the state road a mile below Peakville and turned turtle, pinning the two men beneath it.

Mr. Fuller had two ribs broken and Mr. Meyer, who was driving, escaped with a good shaking up.

There was considerable ice on the road at this point and there were no chains on the car. Mr. Meyer conducts the garage here and is considered a very competent driver. The top, windshield and one mudguard were wrecked.

COASTER COLLIDES WITH AUTO Arkville Boy’s Sled Wrecked But He Escapes Injury.

(From Arkville cor.)

While riding down hill last Friday Master Earl Fairbairn of Arkville just escaped what might have been a serious accident. He saw a car coming along the road which he must cross. He rolled from his sled but the sled ran in front of the car and was smashed.

Summer or winter it’s always in the season for Earl to get in trouble with cars. Only last summer he was knocked down by a machine.

The school house and Dodd’s hill are two very dangerous places for coasters and it’s exceptional that more do not get hurt.

UNADILLA MOTORIST INJURED Car of Monte Cone Overturns Near Otego—Son’s Wrist Broken.

While Mr. and Mrs. Monte Cone and their three children and Miss Dorothy Benedict, all

of Unadilla, were motoring to Oneonta Monday evening to attend a concert given by the Philharmonic Orchestra, the car ran into the bank on the north side of the state highway near the Hale farm east of Otego. The machine turned over on its side and Mrs. Cone and Dorothy Benedict were thrown out.

Monte Cone, Jr., had his right wrist fractured and his sister, Barbara, suffered a badly sprained wrist. The accident was caused by the lights on the car going out.

EVAN’S LAWYER ALLOWED $1,325 Attorney Hennessey Allowed That Sum by Judge Kellogg.

It cost the county of Broome $1,352.66 to defend Newell Y. Evans who was convicted of the murder of Vera Rickard in Binghamton last August.

The Board of Supervisors approved the bill of Harry J. Hennessey for his services as chief counsel for the convicted slayer of Vera Rickard. The bill was originally $1,652.66 but Justice Abraham L. Kellogg pruned off $300.

UNADILLA PHYICIAN DIES Dr. Paris G. Clark Passed Away Saturday After Short Illness.

Dr. Paris G. Clark, aged 74 years, died at his residence on Main street, Unadilla, Saturday night. Dr. Clark is a man who has won prominence in the medical profession and his death will be deeply mourned by many.

He has been a faithful member of St. Matthew’s church and a warden for a great many years. The funeral was held at the church Wednesday morning, conducted by the rector, Rev. Yale Lyon.

Dr. Clark is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mr. Charles Turner, of Philadelphia.

BURNED BY HOT COALS

New York city, will establish his office in Albany on January first. He will have a large force of deputies under him.

Mr. O’Connor has designated Neal Brewster of Syracuse, internal revenue collector for this district, as the temporary officer in charge of the enforcement of the prohibition law in this section until such a time as a deputy has been named.

Claim Alibi for Gugholtz.

Taken to Equinunk, Pa., to face a charge of having murdered his brother, Andrew, John Gugholtz, aged 68 years, declares he was in Norwich when his aged brother was murdered brutally, and that he was not cognizant of the murder until notified at the home of his son in Syracuse, two days later.

Detective Blake of Wayne county, Pa., has taken his prisoner, who surrendered voluntarily, to Equinunk, but the aged man’s friends in Norwich believe that no case can be proved against him. Gugholtz, who goes by the name of Cookhouse, had been visiting his brother, and it is claimed that he returned home the day of the alleged crime, reported to have been committed that night.

SIDNEY VOTES ON SCHOOL Taxpayers to Act January 5 on $125,000 Proposition.

A special school meeting will be held in Sidney on Monday evening, Jan. 5, to vote on a proposition to raise the sum of $115,000 for the erection of a new high school building and $10,000 for repairs and improvements to the present structure, which will fit it for grade purposes. A third proposition to be acted on is to buy the house and lot of Mrs. Henry Albrecht on Pleasant street for school purposes.

WALTON GIRLS WIN Defeat Delhi Five 16 to 15 in Fast Game Friday Evening.

Employees in Downsville The Walton girls’ basketball Creamery Victims of Peculiar team won their first game from Accident.

(From Downsville cor.)

On Friday morning of last week a serious accident occurred at the Breakstone creamery in Downsville. One of the pipes in the boiler was not adjusted properly and at 100-pound steam pressure disconnected itself. The steam went into the fire box and blew the hot coals onto some of the men that were standing nearby. Bryon Doyle, the fireman, was burned badly about the face and back. Ernest Rowe was also burned about the face and Percy Hoy on the wrist; Frank Shaver was also burned on the hand.

O’CONNOR HAS ALBANY OFFICE Federal Prohibition Commissioner Will Begin Work at Once.

Attorney Charles R. O’Connor of Hobart, who was recently appointed prohibition enforcement officer for the state of New York, outside of

the fast Delhi five last Friday evening. The game Friday was the fastest game of basketball ever played by girls in the high school auditorium. The Delhi girls came down with confidence of victory because they had not yet been defeated this season. But the Walton “Red Devils” showed them up and won by the score of 16 to 15.

The first half was a tie, 7-7; the second half ended in a tie, 12-12. Five minutes more were played and during this five minutes 2 field baskets were made by Walton.

The lineup was as follows: Delhi Walton Crawford rg.

Flynn Stevens lf.

Holmes Waring, M. c.

Townsend Watson lg.

Harby Waring, F. rg.

Fagan Field baskets, Delhi, Crawford 2, Stevens 1, Watson 1, Waring, M. 1; fouls, 5. Walton, Holmes 1, Fagan 2, Flynn 2, Townsend 1, Harby 1, fouls 4.

The next game is to be played at Downsville Dec. 26.

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Happy New Year, Delhi. We made it through another year, and what a great one it has been.

We’ve enjoyed successful parades, an amazing farmers market, a successful Bridge Run, fun at the Fair on the Square, educational and historical programs and exhibits, first days of school and graduations, festivals, community breakfasts and dinners, many sports contests by our Bulldogs and Broncos, and countless celebrations, barbecues, and fundraisers with the company of our family and friends. We made it through 52 Mondays, and 52 Fridays. Cheers to the next 52.

SUNY Delhi will host a Softball Hitting Clinic in January and February. The clinic will consist of three Sunday sessions on Jan. 26, Feb. 2, and Feb. 9 from 10

a.m. to noon. The Softball Pitcher and Catcher Clinic will be held Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration for the Hitting Clinic is limited to the first 40 paid participants. The cost is $40 per session and $105 for all three sessions. The clinic is open to all players from grades 7 to 12 looking to advance their offensive knowledge. You will learn the skills and techniques used by the SUNY Delhi softball team, and the opportunity to work with the Broncos’ coaching staff and team. The registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 17. Registration for the Pitcher and Catcher Clinic is limited to the first 25 paid participants. Cost is $40 and open to all players from grades 7 to 12 looking to advance their pitching, catching, and defensive knowl-

edge. You will learn techniques used by SUNY Delhi’s pitchers and catchers and have the opportunity to learn from the Broncos’ coaching staff and players.

The registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 31. All sessions will take place in the SUNY Delhi Clark Field House Bubble. Please dress warmly. Please submit the clinic registration, the parent/guardian permission form, and your check or money order to be entered.

Please make checks payable to SUNY Delhi. Mail to: Meagan Hillard, 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY 13753. Please call Coach Hillard at 814-598-5571 with any questions.

Last week’s trivia question was: In what year was Delhi Lodge, No. 439, F. & A. M., instituted?

The Delhi Lodge, No. 439, F. & A.

M., was instituted in 1858, with P. B. Merwin as Master. Recently, the lodge merged with the Walton and Margaretville lodges to form the Delaware River Lodge.

This week’s trivia question is: Who is believed to have been the first settler of Delhi?

This week’s community volunteers of the week are Amy, Natalie and Zach Anderson, Liz Frisbee, Lisa Henderson, Anna Krusinski, Elaine Lilholt, Brittany Mondore, Sarah Poole, and Raegan and Lily Reed. The Catskill Ladies Association to Support and Inspire held a fundraiser that helped raise $300 for the Delhi Children’s Christmas Fund. These fine folks drove around the area to sing carols at people’s houses. A fun time was had by all as holiday cheer was spread throughout the

community.

It’s finally a pretty quiet week in Delhi. It’s time to relax and enjoy each others company.

There will be a Game Night hosted by Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc. on Friday, Dec. 27 at 5 p.m. at 84 Main Street. Board games such as Outburst, Scattergories, Monopoly, active games like Pictionary, Charades, as well as card games and dice games will be played.

It’s Board Game Sunday at the Abundant Life Church - Assembly of God of Delhi on Sunday, Dec. 29, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at 79 Assembly Lane.

Happy New Year, Delhi.

Worship services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi Churches during the month of December will be held in DeLancey Church at 11 a.m.

Dec. 25 through Dec. 31 Pastor Stone will be on vacation. Karen Marshfield will fill the pulpit on Dec. 29 during Pastor Stone’s absence.

I do welcome news from folks on what they have been doing.

Readers tell me they like to read this column but I can’t do it without your help. Give me a call 607746-6860 or you can e mail me at lshepard@delhitel.net.

We are thinking of you and hope your feeling better to Charlie and Marion Calhoun.

On the passing away of Lois Tait we send our sympathy to all her family and friends.

Florence Grill along with her daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Pam, Wayne and Franklin Metlicke have enjoyed several birthday parties, two being milestones and one for granddaughter Sarah Grill Kozminski in Watervliet. The next week they met Chris Grill in Albany for a birthday dinner after doing some shopping. They went to John and Kathi Grill’s house for Thanksgiving. Family and friends enjoyed a wonderful meal and visit. Florence had a fun time at all the special events and loved being with her family.

Fun days of the month: Dec. 24 National Chocolate Day, National Eggnog Day, Dec. 25 Christmas, National Pumpkin Pie Day, Dec. 26 Boxing Day, Dec. 27 National Fruit Cake Day, Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day, Dec. 28

Card Playing Day, Dec. 29 Pepper Pot Day, Dec. 30 Bacon Day, National Biearbonate Soda Day, Dec. 31 Make up Your Mind Day, New Year’s Eve. A Grandma’s recipe: My recipe this week is for a cookie mix in a jar. These I have used many times through the years. They make nice gifts for adults and kids. My family have loved them. Use quart canning jars. The jars are easy to decorate.

Cut a circle of wrapping paper or fabric and secure it to the lid with a rubber band. Tie a bow of ribbon or raffla around the lid and tie the mixing directions to it.

Oatmeal Cookie Mix: 1 cup flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup old fashioned oats, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup coconut. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingrediends. In a 1 quart glass jar layer the flour mixture, brown sugar, sugar, oats, chips and coconut packing well between each layer.

Include directions for mixing.

In a mixing bowl beat 1/2 cup butter, 1 egg and 3/4 tsp vanilla.

Add the cookie mix and mix well.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.

My thoughts of the week: Even though the calendar said winter begins on the Dec. 21 our snow was taken away by our rain this week so it looks more like spring, only to have the snow come back a few days later in time for winter to start on the first day of winter.

It is now time for Christmas and I wish all my readers and everybody else a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy your family and loved ones on this special day.

Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week: At the Christmas Eve service at our church, the pastor, quizzing some children about the nativity, asked, “What gifts did the three wise men give the Christ child?”

“Gold,” one child yelled. “Frankincense,” shouted another. Af-

ter a pause a third asked, “Gift cards?”

Senior Moments: BOY: aged 4, Dad I’ve decided to get married.

DAD: Wonderful, do you have a girl in mind? BOY: Yes, grandma.

She said she loves me, I love her too. She’s the best cook, story teller in the whole world. DAD: That’s nice, but we have a small problem there! BOY: What problem? DAD: She happens to be my mother. How can you marry my mother! BOY: Why not, You married mine!

A cute saying: Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.

Helpful Hint: Juice a lemon the easy way. Pop a lemon or any citrus fruit in the microwave and you’ll not only make it easier to squeeze, but you’ll also get more juice. Microwave for 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the fruit’s size, a large grapefruit will need longer than a lemon, and be sure to let the fruit cool before handling.

Wishing you a New Ye ear filled with new hope, new aspirations, and new hap ppiness.

Happy New Ye Yeaarr

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Bovina Delhi Harpersfield Roxbury Hancock Roxbury

Grantee

Harder, Christian Daniel Leighton, Hannah Rose Anderson, Kaci Weand, Dana C. Habitat for Humanity of Del. Co. NY, Inc. Guarino, Peter A.

Transfer Tax 690.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Tompkins Middletown Stamford Delhi Hamden

Zambri, David Christman Zambri, David M. & Patricia C. (Life Estate) Shakarian, Ralph & Gayane Ariano, Nicole L. & Jean Marc Lander, William G. & Rita M. Bailey, Janice Ortiz, Richard & Linda J.

0.00

Meredith

Sander, Jennifer R.

Hancock

Walker, Wyatt John & Clint Jon

900.00

Middletown

Click, LeAnna & Charlcie H.

680.00

Deposit Sidney Davenport

Sollecito, Peter & Michelle Gardner, Kirk A. & Toni I. Secretary of HUD

140.00 68.00 0.00

8.00 0.00 520.00 436.00 160.00 0.00

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Herbst, Kristen Twomey, Francis Banks, Mary E. Gundlach, Gary R. & Carol S.

348.00 48.00

Roxbury Walton

Bergstrom, Austin & Tiffany Conkling Jr., Donald A.

836.00 72.00

Walton Colchester

Williams, Anthony M. Han, Jimmy Jeong & Amy Hyunseon

180.00 1020.00

Hancock Tompkins

Trago, James Bissell II, John D. MacRabie, Taylor Anne Polanco, Christopher Albanese, Brian & Leslie T. Walton

0.00 396.00

Middletown Tompkins

24.00

402.00 100.00