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BOS Looks to Waive Residency Requirements For New DPW Commissioner

By Rosie Cunningham DELAWARE COUNTY - At the Jan. 2 Delaware County Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting, there will be a hearing which can potentially approve waiving residency requirements for the Delaware County Commissioner of Public Works.

According to BOS Clerk Christa Schafer, New York state initially passed the law which determined that the DPW commissioner of Delaware County must reside in Delaware County. However, according to Schafer, the board can pass a local law to supersede this state law. She added that certain positions in the county require that the potential county employee must be a Delaware County resident, while many do not. In addition, she said the BOS has never waived residency requirements prior to the possible Jan. 2 approval.

Opening positions to out-ofcounty individuals could create the possibility that more qualified employees fill positions rather than limiting the search to one county. However, this also means an individual from out of the county will fill a position no longer available to a Delaware County resident.

The employee in question who currently lives and intends to continue to reside in Mount

Upton, Chenango County, is Sue McIntyre, the interim DPW commissioner.

“I call myself an active member of the ‘tri-county community,’” she said.

She said that in case of an emergency, the deputy commissioner is second in command, followed by the senior civil engineer and general highway supervisor then, assistant to the commissioner.

“The DPW has depth in our command structure and communication redundancy to be reliable in our response,” said McIntyre, who indicated she is not worried that road travel could effect her response to emergencies.

“I live on state Highway 8 in Mount Upton and can readily travel to Delhi on either state or county roads,” she said. “In the 20 plus years that I have lived in Mount Upton and worked for Delaware County, travel conditions have rarely stopped me. It helps that I have an AWD SUV at home and can take that to work when driving the econo-box isn’t the smart thing to do. In 2011 during hurricanes Irene and Lee, I was unable to cross the Unadilla or the Susquehanna River after several bridges and culverts had blown out. I have high speed internet at my house and reached my staff by email, land line and cell phone, and coordinated our See BOS page 5

Meridale Rural Fire District Has Excess In Fund Balance Volunteer Department In Need of Equipment

By Rosie Cunningham MEREDITH - According to an audit report from the Office of the New York State Comptroller regarding the Management of Fund Balance for the Meridale Rural Fire District, there are findings of excess funds.

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The audit objective is to determine whether the board has properly managed the fund balance. The key findings in the report determine that the there is an unassigned fund balance increase from $66,600 to $134,300 (102 percent) from 2014 to 2017, “which could fund over three years’ worth of expenditures,” according to the report. On average, actual expenditures were 39 percent less than budget appropriations from 2014 to 2017. “The board has not established any formal reserves or adopted formal financial plans.”

The audit recommendations are: reduce the amount of unassigned fund balance and use the excess as a financing source to benefit the district taxpayers by funding one-time expenditures and needed reserves, paying See Meridale Fire District page 5

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Lois McDonald Recognized For 26 Years of Service To Hamden Plaque, Dinner, Given in Her Honor

By Sara Andros The end of the year meeting for the town of Hamden on Dec. 27 ended on a high note. Lois McDonald was recognized for her 26 years of service as secretary/ treasurer for Water District One. Supervisor Wayne Marshfield praised McDonald for her dedicated service to the town; “We appreciate everything that you have done for us.” Marshfield said that McDonald never used a computer during the 26 years that she worked for the water district and instead kept detailed ledgers.

McDonald, who will turn 88 in February, started her employment with Water District One when most people would be thinking about retirement. “I was glad to do it. I met a lot of nice people and enjoyed talking with them,” said McDonald.

However, the job was not without headaches because occasionally an upset customer would come knocking. McDonald said that she would have to explain the she had nothing to do with determining fees and charges.

McDonald enjoyed the work and hadn’t considered retiring until recently when some health issues made doing the job more difficult. The transition into retirement was made easier by the fact that her daughter, Dennise Yeary would take over her position.

Marshfield presented a plaque to McDonald which commemo-

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Town of Hamden Supervisor Wayne Marshfield presented a plaque to Lois McDonald to commemorate her years of service. rated her years of service. After the meeting, she joined the board members for a special meal that was held in her honor.

In other business: • $806 was received from the Delaware County ARC as payment in lieu of taxes.

• In order to fulfill contract obligations with the Delaware County Planning Board, the board approved an agreement for 2019 that has the same language and same fee of $3500 as the 2018 agreement.

• Councilman Richard Smith read a thank-you card that he received from the Hamden Senior Citizens to the board. The card thanked Smith for his presentation to the club and for the work

he did to procure the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the town hall. Smith wanted to be sure that the board knew that their support in approving the plan and getting grant money for the purchase of the AED was appreciated.

• Superintendent of Highways Roger Dibble said that he has the loader going and his department has been plowing and sanding the roads as needed. He also mentioned that he is beginning his 30th year with the highway department, not the 13th year as previously reported. Dibble said he is looking forward to retiring next year after 30 years of service to the town.

Senator Seward Has Been Sworn In For 17th Term

By Rosie Cunningham ONEONTA - State Senator James L. Seward was sworn in on Jan. 1 at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta for his 17th senate term.

The event, took place on Market Street, is a New Year’s Day tradition for Senator Seward following an election year and is open to the public.

Otsego County Board of Representatives Chairman David Bliss served as master of ceremonies and Otsego County Judge Brian Burns will administer the oath of office. Otsego County Judge John Lambert and Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin were also sworn in for new terms.

“I am excited and energized once again,” said Seward prior to the event. “I am grateful to the voters in the district who have stood with me. We’ve developed a good working relationship and in many ways, friendships. I will be working hard on behalf for the residents in my district.”

This term, Seward will serve as a top Republican and ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee. He will be tasked with conducting public hearings on the governor’s budget proposal and guiding development of the final plan. In addition, the finance committee is responsible for reviewing nominations sent by the governor for appointments, and moving the nominations to the full senate.

“I believe the power base is

geared towards New York City and I want to work hard for our rural communities,” he said, and added that he works well with Liberals to come to common goals.

Seward discussed some 2018 accomplishments.

“It’s hard to narrow down - they range from large scale to smaller projects,” he File Photo said.

Seward said Senator James L. Seward he is proud to be part of delivering local aid to Society, as well as a roof for the schools, and the middle-class in- Mountainside Facility in Margacome tax cut. retville. He has also assisted with “Improvements to local roads aid for local fire departments and and bridges, the new laws to a highway garage in Bovina. combat the heroin epidemic are “I was happy to help deliver aid a few policies I was very happy and assistance on projects and about,” he said. priorities in our region through He added that local projects state government resources,” he have given him just as much sat- said.

Seward said for him, being a isfaction.

“Through state resources, we senator is not a job or a game.

“I like working with people. I were able to upgrade the water system in the village of Stam- get satisfaction in helping our reford,” he said. “I have also worked gion move forward,” he said. for local projects in the MargaretSeward said the political enviville area, and Sidney.” ronment is very tumultuous.

Seward helped acquire fundSee Sworn In page 5 ing for the Middletown Historical

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Happy New Year everyone!

May the new year bring happiness, and health to all, and prosperity to Walton.

The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) will be hosting its Friday night dinner this week, Friday, Jan. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Vet’s Club.

Dinner is chicken cordon blue with rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread and desserts for just $10. Proceeds will help mail packages to troops overseas.

Walkers can now walk at both schools, Monday through Friday, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Good chance to follow through on new resolutions for the new year!

We sold our first home this week that we bought two weeks before we got married, 35 years ago. It was kind of emotional but in a good way. I hope the new

owners make precious memories there too, and we’re glad it’s a young local. Making it extra special: both realtors, Beth O’Brien and Lori Ogden, are friends the moms of our children’s best friends, Wade and Brittney. So they all share memories of the house with us, too. The best part - we are now mortgage free. I was glad to see how excited they were to move in and it took me back to being that young couple. It’s nice to live in a small town, isn’t it?

I was truly sorry to hear of the passing of John Markle this weekend. John helped with the Walton Warriors football team for many years and their biggest supporter. To honor John, friends and family ask that Warrior jerseys or colors (orange and black) be worn to his services. Calling hours are 5-6 p.m. on Wednes-

day, Jan. 2, followed by the funeral at 6 p.m. at the New Hope Community Church. Show your Warrior Pride for John!

The New Hope Community Church will show the movie “War Room” on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m., a story about the power of prayer. It features a prayer closet (war room) that helps the characters deal with life struggles.

Everyone is invited to come to this free movie at the church on Stockton Avenue.

The Hamden Hill Ridge Riders will offer a snowmobile safety course on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The course is free; participants must be 10 years of age by the date of the course. Pre-registration is required - call Delaware Sports Center at 607-865-8888.

The Walton Historical Society

will be closed for the months of January and February. However, access is available by calling 607 865-5895 - leave a message to request an appointment. Your call will be returned and a time arranged for you to get access. The WHS books and other materials are also obtainable at the Big M grocery store and Full Circle Antiques in Walton throughout the year.

The Walton Historical Society will hold both the 2018 annual meeting and the monthly January meeting on Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Eells House, 9 Townsend Street. If you are a member, remember to send in your ballot sheet for the officers and board members vote. The public is welcome to attend.

From Frank Ward: December was a dry month - imagine that!

Three-quarters of an inch below normal, and it was a warm month - 3 degrees above average with almost no snow: we had 8.7 inches, normal is 21.5. So that leaves 2018 with 10 out of 12 months above average, rounding up 64.5 inches of precipitation, which gives us second place for the wettest year. We had the second wettest July, the second wettest August and the second wettest year ever. Last year at this time we only had 9.7 inches of snow, but we ended with 114 inches, 2 inches above with 46 inches of it falling in March; 210 days of 2018 had something fall out of the sky, of the remaining days, 60 were cloudy so you only saw the sun 99 days of the year.

Let’s hope 2019 is a lot more sun, a whole lot less gray.

Stewart’s in Stamford Raises $9,813 For the Children Raises More Than Any Of the 338 Shop Locations

By Rosie Cunningham STAMFORD - Stewart’s Shops convenience store in Stamford is number one. The Delaware County location raised $9,813 for its Holiday Match campaign, up from last year’s $4,300.

2018 was the company’s 32nd year of giving back to local chil-

dren’s charities. Customers have helped the shop contribute nearly $26 million to thousands of organizations since 1986. Last year, $1.89 million was raised from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day. The $9,813 raised at the Stamford shop will be matched by Stewart’s Shops.

“This fundraiser will bring back almost $19,000 for children

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in local communities and notfor-profits,” said Stamford shop manager Sean Land, who has been with the Stamford location for six years.

There are 23 employees at the Stamford store. Land said in a previous interview that this year’s goal was $5,000.

“We will most likely hit $5,000 by the end of this week and we will still have a couple more weeks to go,” he said in early December. “So, we moved that goal up to $9,000, which means $18,000 will go into our local community.”

Land added that the goal he

had for the store was to raise more than any of the other shops.

He said he hoped that Stewart’s in Stamford will be the store to raise the most funds.

“The head boss - Gary Dake, will be visiting Stamford from the Saratoga office and he’ll be working hands-on with us making ice cream, coffee, stocking shelves and whatever else we will be doing that day,” he said.

Any non-profit organization or group for kids - Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Delaware Opportunities or booster clubs for example, can be potential recipients of the funds.

Those who are seeking avenues for funding should apply in January. Individuals from the corporate office select the recipients.

Local children’s organizations are encouraged to apply for funding online at stewartsshops.com.

Paper applications are also available at shops. The deadline for submission is Jan. 31. All groups applying must be locally based, benefit children under 18, and be a qualified, charitable 501c3 organization. A brochure listing the local organizations that received funds last season will be available in Stewart’s Shops and at stewartsshops.com.

DVH Weight Management Program UHS Delaware Valley Hospital “Lifesteps® Weight Management” program may be a great way to start making changes in your diet. The evidence-based program, facilitated by Certified Dietitian-nutritionist Cathy

McLachlan, is for people who are ready to change behaviors that prevent weight loss. The program is not like other programs in that it recognizes that people are unique, with different eating and exercise habits, weight loss goals

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Meet Riley, The Reporter Pet of the week, standing at the waterfalls owned by TNC in Franklin.

By Rosie Cunningham

DELHI - Meet Riley, a Saint Bernard and The Reporter pet of the week.

Riley is a gentle giant, weighing in at 155 pounds and is a “socialite” according to his “dad” Ryan Naatz, who owns the big fella in the town of Milford with his fiancée, Christina.

“Everyone seems to know him - even people I don’t know,” said Naatz of his four-year-old canine.

For Riley, it’s a wonderful thing that he lives on Goodyear Lake.

“He loves the water,” said Naatz. “He swims year-round and is well known for always being on the front of my pontoon boat. He only has one toy he plays with; a realistic stuffed otter that he carries around and takes naps with.”

To submit a pet of the week, email Rosie Cunningham at r.cunningham@the-reporter.net.

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and schedules.

Program participants tailor the ten-week program to fit their needs. They meet for an hour, once each week, for 10 weeks.

The meetings are interactive and participants can share their experiences and learn tips for dealing with weight management and preventing relapses.

Those interested should contact McLachlan. She will discuss the program, answer your questions and determine whether Mondays from 11-12 or Mondays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. are most convenient. A minimum number of participants is necessary for this to be an effective 10-week program. Anyone who has completed the program in the past is also welcome to join.

For more information about the Lifesteps® program, contact Cathy at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital at 607-865-2159. The 10 week program is slated to begin Monday January 14.

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Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference

Join farmers from around the region for a premier agricultural event Thursday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Farrell Hall on the SUNY Delhi Campus, 2 Main Street, Delhi. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.

Speakers will present timely information about dairy, livestock, vegetable production and grazing management.

Shuttle buses will run from the lower lot in the morning and afternoon. Additional handicap parking will be available behind

Farrell Hall.

Pre-registration price is $25 per person, including lunch.

Late or registrations at the door will be $35, and are not guaranteed lunch.

Pre-registration is requested by Jan. 4.

Call Kim Holden at 607-8657090 or email kmh19@cornell. edu. Download the conference brochure at ccedelaware.org/ wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ Catskill-Reg-Ag-Conf-Flyer2019-Workshops-Only.pdf.

Margaretville Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop is Close to Reaching Goal

Proceeds from the Margaretville Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, operated by the Auxiliary of Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center, go to the hospital and Mountainside. Manager Tami Conine and the volunteers established a monetary goal for 2018 of $100,000 in sales and donations. As of Dec. 20, 2018, the goal was very close to attainment.

The volunteers credit the thrift shop’s customers and all who “feed the pig” (a ceramic piggy bank on the counter). Those involved also wants to thank those who make donations to fill the hangers and the shelves with items for the families who come to shop. Executive Director of Margaretville Hospital Mark Pohar extended a “thank you” to all who keep the shop afloat. Visit Margaretville Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop on Facebook or go to the auxiliary’s website margaretvillehospitalauxiliary.com to find out how to help.

Cade Receives Funding From the Regional Economic Development Council Awards CADE has received the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Award, according to an announcement last week by Governor Cuomo.

CADE was awarded $100,000 to conduct research to inform the creation and adoption of a 30year, multi-stakeholder Comprehensive Plan for New York State Agricultural Development that generates near and long term jobs and economic opportunity in the food sector, transforms the food supply chain, and sets NYS on course to be the Northeast’s leading foodshed by 2050.

The research is to be undertaken with SUNY Cobleskill, Cornell University, Cornell Small Farms Program, and CCEs. Through its partnership with SUNY Cobleskill, CADE is a co-

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Christmas Dinner Tradition Continues

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By Ron Galley The mood was festive as the Walton community came together for its 12th straight year to share a holiday dinner, sponsored by the Walton Ministerial Association, held at the Walton Fire Hall.

The Christmas Dinner was in 2006 when community member Helen Caffery felt the community needed something to cheer them up following that year’s flood. Christmas Day 2018 marked a changing of the guard, with Lynn Hoover, representing the First United Methodist Church, organizing the baked ham dinner.

In the past, organization for the event began in early October.

This year, according to Hoover, it was the middle of November when the planning began. When asked why she took on the project, Hoover stated that as chair of the pastor relations committee, she had connections within the local worship community.

Starting out, there were four volunteers, the number of which continued to grow as Christmas Day approached. Christmas Eve was setup day, with 14 volunteers on hand to help. Christmas Day brought 19 people who offered a helping hand.

Hoover estimated 250 dinners were served, which included deliveries, takeouts and those who enjoyed the free meal at the fire hall.

Churches participating were United Methodist Walton and Oneonta, Trout Creek and Walton Baptist, First Congregational, Episcopal and St. John the Bap-

recipient of an award of $625,000 for the Farm & Food Business Incubator (FFBI) to enhance the region’s agricultural ecosystem.

Participants identified as viable incubator clients receive business development services, access to food production spaces, and more.

Finally, CADE wishes to congratulate Steiner Packing Co. (Otsego County) and Tiberio Custom Meats (Delaware County) on their REDC grants for $30,000 and $320,000, respectively, to help them to expand or establish their meat processing businesses. Their businesses are critical for the region’s meat producers who will be able to increase their production capacities to meet high levels of demand.

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Olga Irwin of Delhi shares a moment with Walton’s Christmas dinner organizer Lynn Hoover. tist Roman Catholic, all of Walton. Deliveries were made to people who worked Christmas Day - at Delaware Valley Hospital, Country Store, Speedway and the Walton Police Department.

Hoover gave special thanks to the people who gave their time to make the day a success. She said without the work of the many

volunteers the dinner would not be possible. She also was grateful to the community for its monetary donations.

Hoover is not sure if she will continue to chair the dinner next year. In her words, “I hope that someone will step up and help with this Christmas Tradition.”

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Otego Sailor Paints Jet in Arabian Sea

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Trace Thayer from Otego paints an Environmental Control System Scoop on an F/A18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Sea, on Dec. 19, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

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Patterns, Trends Define Climate Change

January 2, 2019

Past Decade Provides Measurable Data, Evidence of Warming Cycle

By Lillian Browne WALTON - It’s been a gray, wet year. Delaware County residents needed only to look outside to see what Walton Weather Observer Frank Ward has been detailing, calculating, sorting and documenting for the past year.

Of the 365 days in 2018, there were 208 days of precipitation in Delaware County; 97 days of sunshine and 60 days of cloudy, gray skies.

“No wonder people were feeling dismal,” Ward said. A dislike of the color gray, has morphed into more of a hatred, based upon the weather, Ward said.

If there were no precipitation between now and April 2019, Ward said, Delaware County would still be in the “average” range, with all of the water in the ground.

Don’t blame him, he says, “I predict it, I don’t create it.”

Contrary to the statement, we have all had a hand in creating the current trend, Ward admits.

Although the earth has been experiencing a warming trend since the 1950s, human activity, without doubt, has contributed to an accelerated warming. “It’s supposed to be getting warmer,” he said, “But we don’t want it to warm up this quickly.”

What should be taking hun-

dreds, or thousands of years, is happening much faster. Global temperatures have risen 1.7 degrees Celsius in the past year that’s about 2 1/2 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s alarmingly fast, Ward said.

The earth, like many things, has a cyclical pattern of heating up and cooling down - that’s climate change.

The planet is heating up right now in preparation of the next ice age. That doesn’t mean there will be glaciers in Delaware County backyards tomorrow.

It will - or should - take thousands of years.

Most people have difficulty with any type of change. The idea - the fact - of climate change is no different, Ward said. The typical person with a life span of 80 years justifiably has trouble conceptualizing something so far in the future. A lot of things can change between now and then. Technology is rapidly advancing to address many manmade problems. It’s conceivLillian Browne/The Reporter able that a globally acceptable Walton Weather Observer Frank Ward at his homestead on New Year’s Eve day. solution to slow down the cyclical patterning will be realized in live long enough as to experi- difference. Last year by this inches fell in March.

In the short term, Delaware the coming years. ence those cycles or patterns. time, there were nine inches of Until then, Ward said, people That’s the problem, Ward said. snow on the ground. This year, County and Walton in particumust adapt.

“Our lifetime is not even a there has been 38 inches of lar, can expect a warm up the first two days of the new year, The earth has a pattern and a blink in that kind of time.” Ward snow. cycle, Ward continued, “But it’s said, “It’s a half a blink.”

Last year, Ward said, Dela- with a cool down beginning on on the earth’s time, not ours.”

In the meantime, the start of ware County got an entire year’s Friday and a forecast of mixed The earth patterns last for thou- 2019 is shaping up to look like worth of snowfall between Janu- precipitation starting Saturday, sands of years and people don’t the start of 2018, with a small ary and April. Forty-six of those Jan. 5.

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Sworn In... continued from front page “I believe there is a time for election and campaigning and a time for governing and those lines have gotten blurred,” he said. “I am interested in getting positive results in a positive way.

I don’t believe in the yelling and the name calling. I want to keep my eye on the ball and hope to make positive changes.”

Seward grew up in the Oneonta School District - he attended Hartwick College - and currently

resides in Milford.

Seward said he has always been interested in current events.

“I credit the teachers I have had, teachers in Oneonta who have cultivated my interest in politics - they got me connected,” he said. “This is why I am so invested in supporting public education. We had a teen Republican club in Otsego County and I became involved. And after that, the rest is history.”

BOS... continued from front page work without my physical presence and without problem. The same is true today. During the next natural disaster, I will use the tools available to communicate with staff and the world for DPW to be responsive to communities’ needs. DPW has both a commissioner and deputy com-

missioner, and we have many other highly knowledgeable people that function as a team to keep the department’s wheels turning.”

The BOS meeting will take place at 1 p.m. at the Charles D. Cook County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi.

Meridale Fire District... continued from front page down debt and reducing real property taxes. Also, that the board adopt realistic budgeted appropriations that reflect the district’s operating needs based on historic trends, contracts or other projections. In addition, develop and adopt financial plans for maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance and the funding and use of reserves.

“This is not in any way related to us,” said the Meridale Fire Chief Brad Hitchcock. “Our income is based off mostly fundraisers by the department.

And we try to give a lot of those proceeds to the EMS because they have no source of income and they are a greatly needed resource.”

The Meridale volunteer department has a roster of 22 volunteers (about 18 active) and 10 EMTs. Hitchcock said he often makes requests for necessities and gear - but many times, those requests are not granted or only partially so.

The Meridale Rural Fire District gets its funding from taxes through the town of Meridale.

The 2018 budget appropria-

tions is $61,700. That figure is up $1,000 from the 2017 budgeted appropriations.

However, Hitchcock said the Meridale Rural Fire District, which is governed by an elected five-member board of fire commissioners, will pay the mortgage for the volunteer fire department through 2021.

The report says the Meridale Rural Fire District appoints a treasurer who is the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receipt, disbursement and accounting for funds.

Hitchcock said he sits down with the department once a month and “pleads” for funding. However, he said his requests are rarely granted.

Currently, the Meridale department’s EMS is in dire need of a monitor and Hitchcock said his department is hoping to get funding for that. He added that the fire district is not responsible for EMS services.

When contacted, the Meridale Rural Fire Department chairman Paul Johnson said he had “no comment” regarding the findings in the audit.

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Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Kortright

A stray cat in the town of Kortright has tested positive for the rabies virus. There were no human exposures to the cat. An unvaccinated cat was exposed to the rabies virus by the rabid cat. The cat will be humanely euthanized. This is the third animal that has tested positive for rabies in Delaware County in 2018.

An exposure to rabies can be fatal for a human or a pet.

Vaccination of pets and other animals represents the best preventive measure available.

Be a responsible pet owner by keeping your pet’s vaccinations current.

Once infected, rabies is a virus that has a 100% fatality rate when left untreated in mammals including humans. Public Health recommends the following precautions to protect yourself and your family from possible exposure to rabies: Report any sick or strange acting wildlife; Vaccinate pets and livestock.

New York State law requires that all dogs, cats and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by 4 months of age. Vaccinating your domestic animal not only provides protection for the animal, but vaccinated pets act as a barrier to keep the rabies virus from spreading between wild animals and people.

Vaccination is also recommended for livestock with frequent human contact.

Do not feed wildlife or stray animals and discourage them from seeking food near your home.

Do not feed strays. According to Public Health Law an owner is defined as any person keeping, harboring, or having charge or control of or permitting any dog, cat or domesticated ferret to remain on or be lodged or fed within such person’s house, yard or premises.

Do not approach an unknown animal, either wild or domestic, especially if it is acting in a strange or unusual

manner.

Report all animal bites and any contact with bats to the county health department.

Human rabies can be prevented after exposure by administering a series of shots.

Keep garbage cans tightly covered and avoid storing any food outside.

Children should be instructed to tell an adult immediately if they were bitten or scratched by any animal.

If an unvaccinated pet comes in contact with rabid or suspected rabies the pet must be quarantined for six months.

Vaccinated pets that come in contact with rabid or suspected rabid animal must be given a booster rabies vaccination within five days of the contact.

To report a suspected rabid animal call Delaware County Public Health Services at 607832- 5200. For more information call 607-832-5200 or visit at www.delawarecountypublichealth.com.

Money-Saving Ideas for the New Year It’s the time of year when people resolve to change their lives, from getting in shape to improving relationships and achieving work-life balance. Financial goals also top the list of New Year’s resolutions – and are easier to attain than you might think.

Here are nine tips for sticking to financial resolutions in 2019: Budgeting tops the list of every financial to-do list for a reason: it works! Write down your monthly income and expenses or seek an online program or budgeting app.

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make a difference over time.

Join the Gig Economy: If your budget reveals that you need an income boost, start earning extra cash by working for Lyft, Postmates or Uber Eats.

Make Short-Term Goals: Instead of resolving to save thousands in 2019, aim to save $20, $50 or $100 a week or month – and celebrate each small victory.

Spring Cleaning – in January: Clean out your closets, the garage, and even old furniture or décor. Then, host a yard sale or list your items on eBay, Craigslist, or OfferUp. Decluttering will save you money – and sanity.

Sell Your Gift Cards: Trade your gift cards for cash at Cardpool or

CardCash.com – and promptly put that cash into savings.

Wait 24 Hours: To mitigate impulse buying, wait 24 hours before making an unplanned purchase. It’s likely the impulse will wear off.

Drop Cable: It’s a monthly expense that can be replaced painlessly and inexpensively with Hulu, Netflix or Amazon Prime Video.

Update your W4: While many of us look forward to a big tax refund, it’s better to adjust your withholding to ensure you’re paying the right amount of taxes.

This may mean a few extra bucks on each paycheck.

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Generous Contribution

Sixth grade student Jordan Covey, left, entered a contest offered by children’s author Jan Brett, to win a book. Jordan has been a fan of Brett’s books through elementary school, and entered the contest. Upon being notified of the winning status, Jordan donated the book “Snowy Nap,” which is Brett’s most recent publication, to the Townsend Library. Receiving the donation is Townsend School Librarian Barb Geidel.

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2018 DELAWARE COUNTY - There were many notable happenings in Delaware County in 2018. Politics, crime, budgets and building projects took center stage.

Residents mourned the deaths of various municipal leaders and officials and cheered the passage of laws and policies that made life in Delaware County better.

The county, once again, overcame weather related challenges such as flooding and snow events, seeing past difficulty and instead focusing on solutions.

Delaware County makes the best of every situation it faces. Following are events, occasions and people who impacted Delaware County in 2018:

Building For the Future ...

National divisiveness was echoed at the local level as county supervisors also tussled over the proposed location and size of a new highway maintenance garage, which was originally designed to be 80,000 square feet, which equates to two acres. Supervisors squared off over the building project which ultimately resulted in a vote to revamp the project size, scope and location, but not before threatening private landowners in Hamden with eminent domain proceedings.

For months, taxpayers and residents criticized the county for using the tactic as a means to acquire property for the project which residents characterized as unaffordable, oversized and extravagant. In August, over 100 people turned out for a public hearing on the issue with a unified cry of a resounding “no.”

“County residents said they believe the board establishes “artificial limitations” on property requirements for DPW site options. Prior to a dispute over eminent domain, the McFarland site was a location the DPW com-

mittee supported. However, the public opposed that location as well - particularly due to the need to construct a bridge and access road. Rebuilding at the current site has been ruled out because it is in a floodplain. Many in the room, however, felt that was the most prudent choice given the circumstances. “The floodplain issue could be dealt with,” said resident Horace Lee. Village of Delhi Mayor Richard Maxey suggested that the facilities remain in Delhi, to avoid controversy.

“It may not be ideal,” he said, “but there is no opposition and I have offered to work with the committee.”

Al Perkins, the deputy supervisor of the town of Delhi, said Delaware County is experiencing a reduction in population and taxes have become too expensive.

“We need to deliver services and we need to work smarter,” he said.

“This project should be a capital project and the decision should not be made by a DPW committee. Our supervisors fought the city regarding eminent domain and now, we are doing it to our citizens.” from Angry Citizens Object to Land Grab By Delaware County, Aug. 8.

In October, long-time DPW Commissioner Wayne Reynolds, who stood at the helm of the department and the project, retired from his position, leaving the project undone and back at square one.

Kortright Supervisor George Haynes made the official announcement. “The commissioner has provided Delaware County with monumental service. Following his direction, he has left the DPW staff highly capable and deeply committed to public service,” said Haynes. “He has implemented substantial and unprecedented reconstruction of the county’s bridges. He

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A small group gathered at the back door entrance of the Delaware County Office Building at 111 Main Street, prior to the start of the July 25 Delaware County Board of Supervisors meeting to protest the eminent domain proceeding authorized by the county for the acquisition of a new highway facility.

has supported road resurfacing and year-round maintenance of highways, provided assistance to other departments and municipalities and he revitalized the solid waste department from impending closure to long-term viability.” from DPW Commissioner Wayne Reynolds Retires From Post, Solid Waste Director Susan McIntyre to be Appointed, Oct. 16.

The county board is poised to take up the building project again after the new year when Solid Waste Facility Director Sue McIntyre takes Reynolds’ seat in January, 2019.

Winter road maintenance was called into question when a motorist died on Jan. 21 on county Route 7/Cat Hollow Road. The roadway, according to a press release issued by Colchester Police, was covered with ice and those icy conditions contributed to a three-car pileup that ultimately resulted in one person’s death.

“No Winter Maintenance” is advertised on two Delaware County roads - among them are county Route 26 (Telford Hollow Road in Colchester/ Hamden) and county Route 7 (Cat Hollow Road) in Colchester. Come nightfall, the signs declare, winter maintenance stops. Delaware County Public Works Commissioner Wayne Reynolds, tasked with oversight and maintenance of county infrastructure - which includes roads and bridges - said the volume of traffic on those roads at night does not warrant the taxpayer expense of snow and ice removal. from No Winter Maintenance? Jan. 30 The signs are not accurate.

The town of Colchester has an inter-municipal agreement with Delaware County to provide snow and ice removal or winter maintenance on county Route 7. The town of Colchester plows the road up until 11 p.m., when warranted. The signs remain in place.

Another planned county building project, a consolidated mental health facility, caused an uproar in Walton when a property on Fancher Avenue was proposed as a potential building site. “Speaking on behalf of trustees, Mayor Ed Snow announced to a crowd of approximately 50 residents who had gathered for a public hearing on the rezoning of a portion of Stockton Avenue, that not only was the proposed rezone not associated with the potential site for the facility’s relocation, but that the village has previously and continues to oppose the facility’s relocation to a residential neighborhood. “Our opinion - as the board - hasn’t changed,” Snow stated. “The county would have to fight our ZBA (zoning board of appeals) and prove a hardship to get a variance.” from Walton Trustees Oppose Mental Health Facility Move to Fancher Avenue, Feb. 13.

County officials ultimately settled on a Delaware Street property for the consolidation project and construction is scheduled to begin in 2019.

In Delhi, the community pool and fire tower building projects took center stage. After years of planning, the pool project was saved at the last minute by a generous donation.

“As committee vol­ unteers announced a shortfall of $158,000 for the Delhi Com­ munity Pool project at a meet­ing of the Delhi Town Council on Jan. 9 and town officials ap­peared to lean toward scrapping it, a last-minute telephone call from the O’Connor Foundation pledging $200,000 to cover the build out saved the long awaited project.” - from Delhi Pool Project Saved by Last Minute Donation” Jan. 16.

Ground-breaking for the pool project was celebrated by the community later in the year only to be overshadowed by criticism and a demand for an accounting

by Delhi taxpayers during the annual public hearing on the budget. At the same time, residents questioned the viability of liability of the proposal by a local hiking club for the reconstruction of a fire tower on New York City owned property in Delhi.

“Delhi taxpayers questioned the liability of insuring a fire tower that the town doesn’t own, on property that it doesn’t own on Bramley Mountain. The 80foot tall fire observation tower was decommissioned by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in 1970 and sold to Delhi dairy farmer Pete Clark for $50 in 1975.

Clark intended to reassemble the fire tower on his Elk Creek Road, Delhi, property but decided against it for potential liability exposure. The deconstructed tower is currently being stored on Clark’s property. Local hiking club, Catskill Mountain Club (CMC), is negotiating the reassembly of the tower at the summit of Bramley Mountain to compliment the hiking trails it has constructed on property now owned by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The reconstructed fire tower, CMC spokesperson Ann Roberti said, will not only restore a piece of history, but will also act as a tourism driver. Because CMC does not own any personal or real property and because the DEP does not permit for its ownership of structures on its real property, CMC has requested that the town of Delhi lease the fire tower from Clark for $1 and provide liability insurance for the structure. CMC will undertake the fundraising to reconstruct the tower and be responsible for inspection and maintenance of it, Roberti stated.” from Taxpayers Question Proposed Bramley Mountain Fire Tower Liability, Nov. 28.

Gone But Not Forgotten ...

Several elected and former officials died this year, leaving local communities shocked and saddened.

Jake Rosa Jake Rosa, a Middletown Councilman, Catskills Forest Association, Watershed Agricultural Council and NY Logger Training board member, died on Jan. 5.

“On this morning, I think of one man’s shadow and how he left his mark. His shadow was larger than most. His shadow could be seen in some hollow filled with gin­ seng or ridgeline chasing a buck track. His shadow could be seen intertwined with a falling tree, or skidding logs out with his skidder. His shadow seemed always there helping someone out; plowing a neighbor’s driveway, inside at a town board meeting, shining through a cloud of evaporated maple sap, or greeting you for your breakfast sandwich and cof­fee.

Guys like Jake Rosa leave large shadows. Jake’s laugh could fill up all of Dry Brook. I realized this morning that our mountains were less full and missing Jake’s shad­ ow. Breakfast wasn’t the same. Our board meeting wasn’t the same. The forest isn’t the same. I know his close friends

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– which he had many of – realize it’s not the same. The world could use more Jake Rosas, and we just lost the only one. I’ll miss talking with Jake. I remember at the end of each conversation, he would look down and say, “Well, I sup­ pose…” That was cue for he was leaving; normally to some­where in the woods that needed cutting.

Without warning, we lost Jake suddenly. It seemed I wasn’t the only one who misses Jake’s shadow; hun­dreds – if not a thou­sand – showed up at Jake’s funeral services. Jake Rosa sat on the boards of Catskill For­ est Association, Wa­tershed Agricultural Council, NY Logger Training, and town of Middletown. He was a Father, Hunter and – more importantly – just an all-around good-guy who seemed comfortable and happy with his life in the Catskill Moun­ tains. Jake was literally from the forest; he breathed it, lived it, and cherished it. We’ll all miss you Jake; in the forest and outside of it. from Well, I Suppose... Jan. 15

John Eberhard John Eberhard, long-time director of Delaware Opportunities died on Jan. 6. Delaware Opportunities thrived under John’s 34-year tenure. In 1984, DO served 7,000 people and had 100 employees with a budget of $1.5 million. In 2017, DO served more than 9,000 people with 209 employ­ees and a budget of $14.6 mil­lion. John served on several boards, including the board of directors of the New York State Rural Housing Coalition, the Weatherization Policy Advisory Council (serving as chairper­son from 2004 to 2018) and the board of directors of the New York State Community Action Association. One of John’s proudest accomplishments was the con­ solidation of all DO programs under one roof in Hamden in 2005. This building was later dedicated to him in 2015 at the agency’s 50th anniversary cel­ ebration, where John received the Certificate of Congressional Recognition for 31 years of dedi­ cation to the mission of Dela­ ware Opportunities Inc., the NY State Assembly Certificate of Merit for 31 years as Executive Director along with his dedica­ tion and commitment to Dela­ ware County and the Outstand­ ing Leadership award from the Delaware County Board of Supervisors.

Charlie Gregory Walton Supervisor Charlie Gregory died on June 25. His death was grieved by the Walton community while his character and achievements were celebrated and his memory honored.

Though he had a short political career, first as a village trustee and then as a town supervisor he had a lengthy military career, serving the country and his community. Gregory’s style of leadership was solution-based, collaborative and community-focused.

Long-time former Colchester Supervisor Bob Homovich died on June 28. As hard-working as the day was long, Homovich was well known for his idioms, expressions and truisms. He was best known for his integrity and commitment to community not to mention his well-known and long-held grudge against New York City connected to eminent domain proceedings in the See Year in Review page 7

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2018 building of the Pepacton Reservoir.

“He experienced Blaine Wright’s emotional pain as if it were his own in his retelling. He told me of a drunken man banging on his door in the middle of the night, battling demons that wouldn’t let him sleep. I asked Bob - what did you do? What did you say? “I turned the light on, opened the door, asked him to come in and made him a cup of coffee. Then I let him talk. I sat there ‘til he was done and never said a word. Sometimes a man just needs to talk.” Bob cared for Blaine Wright as he was dying.

Bob carried Blaine’s dying body to the hospital and made sure he didn’t die alone. Following his death, Bob commissioned a memorial to Blaine Wright at the Paige Cemetery, which overlooks Bob’s house, the East Branch of the Delaware River and the cabin where Blaine spent his final days.

Bob cared. Both Charlie and Bob were great men. This county - this world - is a better place for them having been in it.” - from Tribute to Former Delaware County Supervisors Gregory and Homovich, July 3.

Former Hamden official James W. Newkerk died on June 30. He served as a Hamden Councilman from 1964-76 and as Supervisor from 1976-81. He served as water commissioner, the Hamden Cemetery Board, the Boy Scouts of America and as a hospice volunteer. He was a 44-year member of the American Legion and a 67-year member of Delaware River Lodge #439 F&AM. He was voted Citizen of the Year in 2008.

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pervisor seat in November.

Farming Futures ...

Delaware County farmers previewed a new cash crop, courtesy of Cornell Cooperative Extension at SUNY Delhi in January hemp. Educators gave in-depth workshops, including a question and answer session and discussion about the planting, harvesting and processing of hemp. At the beginning of 2018 the nonpsychoactive plant was classified along with its cousin - marijuana, both in the cannabis family, as a Schedule 1 narcotic. The only way to grow the plant was to become a “research grower” and to purchase seeds and report data to Cornell Cooperative Extension. When the 2018 Farm Bill was signed in late December 2018, hemp hurdled regulations, was declassified and industrial hemp became legalized, giving farmers an avenue and a path to diversification.

Hemp is used in different products, including sublingual, non-hallucenogenic oil, as food product, and in supplements.

The fiber is versatile and is used as a building supply and plastic alternative. Industrial hemp is being used to make “hempcrete,” similar to concrete. The product is fire resistant, making it attractive to builders.

In 2016, the national hemp market yielded $688 million.

Challenges also exist in public education, specifically teaching

easily translated into efficiently growing hemp. It’s all about identifying a problem and a variety of solutions, he said.

The new system, simplistic but genius, has left Bump’s team giddy with innovation. Because there is less handling of the plants with the new drying system, the trichomes - the part of the flower that contains the valued resin - are left intact rather than being separated and sifted into the plant material.

“Our farmers know what they’re doing,” Bump said.” - from High Hopes on Hemp, Oct. 31

Courts, Cops, Crime ...

It was a busy year for law enforcement and the courts.

In February, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond was named victim of an assault which was alleged to have taken place at a high school basketball game in Stamford. The charges arose from a confrontation between DuMond and Cory A. Sparkes, 29, of Stamford, on Feb. 23 at a high school basketball game. Sparkes was charged with second-degree attempted assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and several counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The felony complaint stated that Sparkes shoved DuMond and struck him in the chest when DuMond told him he was under arrest. In October, Sparkes accepted a negotiated plea and sentencing deal in which he pled guilty to disorderly conduct.

“Sparkes pled guilty to the disorderly conduct charge, his attorney, Kevin O’Brien, of Albany law firm O’Brien & Wood, LLC said, as a “smart choice, not necessarily the right choice.” While the settlement was a “great result,” O’Brien said, he was not particularly happy with it. “But at the end of the day if he (Sparkes) was convicted, there was a possibility of five years probation or time in the county jail - and as a single

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Walton Police Officer Joe D’addezio and Sergeant/Detective Brian Laauser take one of three unidentified men into police custody, on Water Street, following a traffic stop on Stockton Avenue. cies arriving, however, Walton Police Officer Joe D’addezio, with the assistance of retired New York City Police Detective and Walton Trustee Steven Sehen - who heard an officer was requesting assistance - had pulled the unidentified man from the river, on Water Street, and secured him in the back of an ambulance. The man was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital with signs of hypothermia. Walton Police Sergeant and Detective Brian Laauser said the driver of the vehicle was pulled over for speeding and an occupant of the vehicle fled the scene when D’addezio contacted immigration officials after learning that two men were undocumented.” from Man Flees Traffic Stop Jumps into West Branch of Delaware River, Retired NYC Detective/Walton Trustee Aids Police, April 3.

Sheriff’s deputies made a Unadilla teen’s dreams come true when Jonathan Jackson, 15, was sworn in as an honorary deputy sheriff for a day in November.

“He couldn’t wait to go out on patrol for a 30 minute ride around

Politically Speaking ...

Freshman Republican Congressman John Faso took his marching orders from voters throughout the 19th Congressional District in November’s general election, when he was ousted by political newcomer Democrat Antonio Delgado.

Delaware County, which traditionally sways to the right and red, favoring GOP candidates at the local, state and federal level lost its majority voice in Congress and the State Senate.

Faso was vocal about his concerns regarding foreign policy as he exited his seat, taking aim at President Trump for his “easy to win” trade war comments.

International trade policy has a direct effect on business and jobs in the district and while everyone wants fair trade policy, it is largely unhelpful that the President is using social media as a platform to “bluster,” Faso said.

Several Delaware County businesses are impacted by international trade policy like Integrated Wood Products in Deposit, Cannonsville Lumber in Deposit and Delaware County dairy farmers. Retaliatory tariffs and policies have restricted the exports of milk and lumber which has had a negative trickle-down effect on Delaware County’s economy.

Faso also championed farmers through his advocacy on the House Agriculture Committee in structuring safeguards like the margin protection program for dairy farmers in the 2018 Farm Bill as well as the legalization of industrial hemp and its removal from the list of federally-deemed narcotics as a Schedule I drug.

Delgado will join the 116th Congress in January and will have an office at the Delaware County Office Building at 111 Main Street in Delhi.

Locally, there was a change in leadership in Walton when Supervisor Gregory died on June 25. Political newcomer Joseph Cetta, elected as a Walton Village Trustee in March, was appointed by the Walton Council to take Gregory’s seat. Cetta, a Republican, ran unopposed in the special election for the su-

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A hemp-grow operation is labor intensive. These employees strip the leaves from the fibrous stalks after its harvested from the field. people that hemp is not marijuana, though it visually resembles and smells like marijuana.

In October The Reporter visited a hemp growing facility, where innovative, creative and basic technology was implemented to convert a former dairy farm and barn into a profitable ag-based business that not only added to the area’s economic base, but also added 40 new part-time, seasonal jobs to the area.

We explored how farmers were able to transfer and build-upon skills to inexpensively develop more efficient tools. In essence, our farmers have learned to work smarter, not harder.

“He is more than a farmer, he is an engineer. Realizing that there were too many variables in the hemp operation’s three-day drying phase, Bronson pitched a new drying system idea to Bump. The new system consisted of designing a multi-layered vented box, tied into the HVAC system. The drying time has been reduced from three days to 24 hours.

Bronson previously worked in the natural gas industry and flight simulation industry. The skills he developed there, he said,

parent that is not a risk he was willing to take.” O’Brien said he commends Sparkes for sticking up for himself. However, O’Brien continued, “As a father, I get it. He made the intelligent choice, if not necessarily the principled choice.”

Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard, who prosecuted the case said the negotiated plea and sentence holds Sparkes accountable for his actions and provides him the space to consider both his actions and behavior.

The disposition was fair, Hubbard said, considering Sparkes had no criminal history. The deal, he continued, was agreed upon by all parties.” from Stamford Man Pleads Guilty in Sheriff Scuffle, Oct. 22.

In Walton, police officers jumped into the icy waters of the West Branch of the Delaware River in April while chasing a man who fled police following a traffic stop on Stockton Avenue.

“Multiple police agencies responded to a call for assistance from Walton Police, including the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Colchester Police, New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police and New York State Police. Prior to those agen-

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Jonathan Jackson was all smiles after he arrested his suspect. town with Officer Bob Mantzouratos - lights and all. As he pulled back into the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department lot on Phoebe Lane, Officer Mantzouratos and Jackson took part in a mock arrest of Investigator David Barnes. The pair pursued Barnes through the parking lot, pulled him over and gave him orders to “get out of the car” and “put your hands up.” Jackson handcuffed the investigator and put him in back of the police cruiser while reading him his Miranda Rights.

“Today has been very good, we made an arrest the suspect is now in custody - so far, so good,” Jackson said. He said he initially wrote to the sheriff’s department because he has a “very talented friend in law enforcement.” “I really wanted to become one of the

team,” he said. Jackson, who is part of the Fire Explorer Program for the Unadilla Fire Department (intended to acquaint high school students with the fire service working environment), said he has so much respect for law enforcement and although he does not know if he will become an officer when he is older, he said he wants to assist them in any way he can. “They protect this country from any danger and I believe it is very special to us - I am very thankful,” he said. To round out the experience, the department gave a detailed tour and showed Jackson how to operate the jail, allowing him to work the controls, and he went on a walkthrough of the 911 center. In addition, he and the department’s drug canine officer “Ozzie,” went for a walk.” from On Patrol: Unadilla Teen Is Honorary Deputy Sheriff for the Day, Nov. 14.

A civil trial brought against three Walton Police officers for excessive use of force during a Feb. 1, 2014 arrest resulted in a financial settlement to William Picinich.

Picinich was charged with obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, following a traffic stop of his wife for a loud muffler outside Danny’s Restaurant in Walton.

“She was driving there, she said in court documents, to pick up her husband. As she parked her vehicle outside the restaurant, court documents and attorney statements to the prospective jury revealed, that not one, but three police cruisers with emergency lights flashing - on the light bar and in the grill - surrounded Tina Picinich as she parked her vehicle outside the eatery. The flashing lights, Picinich’s attorney Terry Hoffman said, drew the attention of many people. Some of those people will be called to testify as witnesses. Those witnesses alerted William Picinich that his wife was being detained by police outside the restaurant. Court documents reveal that Picinich exited the eatery and approached the three law enforcement officers, demanding to know what was going on. A supporting deposition, sworn to by former Walton Police Officer John Cornwell, states that Picinich was told to remove himself from the scene by former Walton Police Officer Chris Erwin.

This is where police testimony and Picinich’s testimony diverge.

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2018 them. Picinich makes no mention of swearing in his version of the events from justice court proceedings, and instead stated that he turned around and started walking back into the eatery when he was forcibly “taken to the ground” and placed under arrest. The way in which he was aggressively handled, Picinich said, resulted in a re-tear of a previous right shoulder, or rotator cuff, injury. Picinich was found not guilty of the criminal charges lodged against him stemming from his wife’s traffic stop, following a trial in Walton Justice Court on October 29 and 30, 2014. In Supreme Court, following the village of Walton’s request to have the excessive use of force case thrown out, Judge John F. Lambert found that the village of Walton “may be held liable for injuries where a police officer uses excessive force in an arrest; and a police officer may be held liable for assault and battery even when performing an official duty if excessive force was used and the force used was not reasonable.”

On day two of the trial, before testimony began, Picinich accepted an offer to settle the case for $139,000 paid for by an insurance carrier for the village of Walton.

“They wouldn’t have offered a substantial settlement in this case, unless they felt there was a lot of exposure combined with the liability,” Hoffman said of the offer to settle. Should the case have gone forward, Hoffman said he would have produced witness testimony that would have shown that the three police officers went beyond what they should be legally required to do to perform their functions.” The punitive or punishment aspect of the case was rolled into the financial settlement, Hoffman continued, adding that the police officers’ current employers or future employers should bear in mind that there is a substantial financial settlement based upon their conduct. The police officers involved in the case, Hoffman said, “...should certainly think twice before acting like this toward another citizen.” Though he didn’t request that the police officers receive any type of retraining in de-escalation techniques, he is hopeful that the financial settlement suggests just that to the police officers’ employers.

“As far as I’m concerned,” Walton Mayor Ed Snow said of the case, “They did everything the correct way. It was a legitimate arrest, done by the book.” from Walton Police Brutality Trial Ends in Financial Settlement For Plaintiff, July 11.

A 12-person criminal jury found a Downsville woman accused of raping a youth at Sgt. Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy (YLA), a youth detention and rehabilitation facility in South Kortright, not guilty of all allegations brought against her in an indictment filed by the Delaware County Grand Jury, who heard evidence from the accuser and the accused before it was thrown out by a jury after a day and a half of deliberation in November.

The 16-year-old accuser told jurors he and Heather Merrill, 28, had consensual sex. Merrill told the jury the youth raped her. There was testimony by staff members at YLA that the youth had a pair of female underwear in his possession - contraband - which were never produced at trial. The youth claimed they were Merrill’s and that he returned them to her. Merrill denied the allegation, along with the allegations that she raped him. Merrill maintained throughout the trial that the youth, instead, attempted to rape her after pinning her in a bathroom stall.

Following the seven-day trial jurors determined that there was not enough evidence and acquitted Merrill of all allegations. The false accusations and the way she was treated ruined her life and

her reputation, she said following the trial. Merrill said she was treated as though she were guilty until she proved herself innocent, which is not how the justice system is supposed to work.

“The part where I tried to tell him (the New York State Trooper) I was attacked - he conveniently left that part out and said that never happened. The trooper that arrested me - when I was in his car and tried to tell him what happened, he told me to wait until we got to the station. He left that part out on the stand,” Merrill said. Her supervisors and the police were wrong, Merrill said. They did not do their job, she continued. “I expected more from all of them,” she said with a mixture of anger and sadness. “They should have protected me,” she said. “They should have followed through and gotten everyone’s story and not made assumptions. They should have all done their jobs. I’m disappointed.

I’m angry.” The system, she said, and all of those involved, “...took a lot from me that day.” It wasn’t just that day, Merrill further explained. The following day, Oct. 18, 2017, the New York State Police came to her parent’s home in Downsville to arrest her a second time. This time, the youth and the facility accused her of promoting prison contraband with allegations that she gave the youth oxycodone. Lab tests proved that whatever it was that the youth had was non-narcotic; and the charges were subsequently “dropped.” Merrill has consistently denied any knowledge of the circumstances surrounding those allegations. To add insult to injury, she said, though the charges were “dropped” in April, the bail money has not been returned, because, according to Merrill, the district attorney’s office has failed to file the appropriate paperwork with the court in which the charges were initially processed. The district attorney failed to mention to the jurors that the charges were ultimately disposed of because of the drug testing results, Merrill said with frustration. It is another example of the intimidation and misinformation that has surrounded her case since the beginning, Merrill said.”

Following the trial, Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard explained that the way New York’s laws are written, anyone over the age of 21 years old that has sex with someone less than 17 years old is guilty of rape, regardless if the sex is consensual and notwithstanding the fact that it could be the younger person physically forcing the older person to engage in sexual intercourse. Children under the age of 17 years old are, by reason of their age, not capable of consenting to sexual contact or intercourse. In the Merrill case, because the accuser was a ward of the state or in custody of the Department of Family and Children Services, a second rape charge was brought against her because anyone in the custody of a jail, prison or family and children services is by virtue of their custody, unable to consent to sexual contact or intercourse.

“You are not innocent until proven guilty. That is what our law is supposed to be,” Merrill said. “The criminal justice system needs to be fixed so this doesn’t happen to another innocent person.” from Lack of Evidence Acquits Downsville Woman of Rape, Verdict Factors: Gender and Race, Prosecutor Says and Guilty Until Proven Innocent,‘I Was Mishandled - My Case Was Mishandled’ Says Woman Charged With Rape, Nov. 28.

Weathering the Storms ...

In March, Winter Storm Riley blanketed the region with up to 25-inches of snow. The county found itself in a state of emergency and highway department crews were busy for days digging out from under feet of snow. Snow wasn’t the only thing

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A county snowplow passes another snowplow that was parked on Main Street in Delhi Friday afternoon in the midst of Winter Storm Riley. to negatively impact Delaware for your support and go Bulldogs.”

County, the unrelenting rain this from Delaware Academy Capital past summer led to the muddy- Building Project a Go, Oct. 17. ing of attendance at the weeklong Delaware County fair in August. Attendance at the 2018 fair was 6,240 less people than the year before. Fair directors quickly made arrangements for fairgoers to have off-site parking and transportation to and from the fair grounds since the parking lots were unusable.

Schools ...

Both the Delaware Academy at Delhi and Walton Central School District made headlines this year, for different reasons.

Delaware Academy registered voters failed the proposed 201819 budget in May, at odds over and artificial turf athletic field, complete with lighting for night use.

“It was 73 cents on the dollar

Roger Clough In neighboring Walton, board of education members ousted Superintendent Roger Clough on allegations of lying, bullying and divulging confidential information. “Among the eight charges are: accusations of destruction of evidence alleging Clough deleted over 160,000 email messages and more than 2,500 electronic documents from the school’s computer network; accusations that Clough made misrepresentations to the district regarding the hiring of a licensed practical nurse rather than a

Clough’s attorney made a request for a hearing within 20 days of being served with charges and being placed on leave in accordance with his contract.

To date, a hearing has not been scheduled.

“Meanwhile, some district residents are outraged at the board of education’s handling of the situation and have called for a “Vote of No Confidence” against them. A circulating petition states that board members are not able to govern and oversee the district in a manner that best serves the interest of the students, staff, faculty and Walton community. The petition further states that Ronda Williams has failed to govern ethically and has a hidden agenda and a lack of truth and transparency. The petition further cites five violations of New York State Open Meeting Law including: allegations that the BOE did not have meeting minutes prepared and available to the public within two weeks of the Aug. 8 board meeting; allegations that minutes of an executive session at which action was taken were not made available within one week as provided for by law; allegations that action was taken in executive session on Aug. 8, which is prohibited by law; allegations that BOE member Graydon Dutcher performed a search of Clough’s personal files and office contents without the expressed written directive reflected in board meeting minutes giving Dutcher the authority to do so; allegations that a 24 hour waiver notice was not unanimous since not all board members were present for the Aug. 22 board of education meeting, and allegations that the board of education violated Open Meetings Law by failing to provide public comment sessions at its Aug. 8 and Aug. 22 meetings, as provided for by policy.” from Suspended Walton CS Superintendent Accused of Lying, Bullying Employees, Divulging Confidential Info By BOE, Acting Super Appointed at $650 Per Day on Heels of Suspension, Resignations, Aug. 29.

Jason Thomson (we would have gotten from state aid to pay for the project),” Thomson said. “A zero percent increase to our taxpayers and I had a plan to replenish our reserves without gouging them.” Thomson said he was “very disappointed” that voters did not pass proposition one - which contained a $9,607,032 price tag for upgrades throughout the district. But, he said, he was extremely pleased with voter turnout. “It was absolutely outstanding,” he said of the number of voters who showed up to the polls.

But, he continued, he would like to see the community more involved in proposed projects from the onset - during the planning stages.” from Building Project Failure is Mine, Delaware Academy Superintendent Says, May 22.

Voters ultimately passed the budget with the removal of the lights and artificial turf in October.

“Despite our initial ‘no’ vote this past May, we all - the community included, were able to rally together to pull together a new project for our voters to approve,” said Delaware Academy Superintendent Jason Thomson.

“The second vote passed at a 70 percent voter approval rate. I feel this speaks volumes to what we all can achieve together when we work as a team. I am truly thankful and grateful for the support of all our community members. Now that the project vote has passed, it represents the beginning. We have a lot of work ahead of us and I would like to let the community know that we will deliver an outstanding building project our community will be extremely proud of. Not only will our students, staff, and community be pleased with the outcome, we will deliver the project on time and on budget as promised. As always, if anyone has any comments, questions, or concerns, please feel free to call, email, or stop in to see me at any time. Again, thank you all

Ron Galley registered nurse; accusations that Clough drafted a statement that contained false information that was read by the BOE president in a board meeting; accusations that Clough made false statements to the BOE president and the Delaware County Personnel Director in connection with the job duties of a district employee; accusations that Clough trespassed at the Stockton Avenue campus after being given a written directive to stay away from school property after he was placed on administrative leave with pay; accusations that Clough has harassed, threatened and bullied school employees causing those employees to feel apprehension and fear of losing their jobs - those employees filed written complaints of harassment and retaliation against Clough in return, the Notice states; accusations that Clough did not return a district issued computer for over a week when he was directed to do so, and accusations that Clough, on more than one occasion throughout the 2017-18 school year discussed confidential executive session information with a school employee.”

Board of Education members remain mum on the status of Clough’s suspension, though an interim superintendent has been hired at the rate of $650 per day, while Clough continues to collect his contract salary.

Moving On ...

Two well-loved radio personalities left their positions as morning show host and weather observer at WDLA 92.1 FM in November. Ron Galley, who enjoyed a 47-year career with the radio station, left his position along with Walton Weather Observer Frank Ward, who also spent many years delivering the local weather forecast.

Galley was recognized by various municipalities, civic and volunteer organizations for his committed coverage of local news and events that were important to Delaware County residents.

Galley is well-known for his broadcast of Walton Warriors high school football games, as many fans tuned in each weekend when they were unable to attend the game in person.

Many organizations like fire departments, school districts and even the Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District suffered the loss of Galley and Ward, which relied on announcements about upcoming events, fund-raisers, missing pets, school delays and closings, and, as important, severe weather forecasts.

Galley is now broadcasting Walton Warrior sporting events on the school district’s website video feed and both Galley and Ward are contributors to The Reporter.

The Reporter will continue its coverage of the many local issues that effect taxpayers and residents alike, in 2019.

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Noteworthy Programs at Ogden Library

Plans for 2019 have been made, and one of the first events scheduled is called “Cooking by the Book Club Potluck.” The featured cookbook is on display at the circulation desk. Choose a recipe, prepare it and bring your creation to the library Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6. A meal and conversation will be enjoyed; table service provided.

Next month, the library will host Valentine craft events. Children’s craft will be Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5-7 p.m. Adult “Crafternoon” is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. Card making supplies will be provided.

Library Renovation Update - the roofing project has seen some delays due to both the granting process and the weather but progress is being made. The shingling of the dormers is complete and work has begun on the main roof. When finished, the library will have a cedar roof similar to the one installed in 1897.

The target completion for the roof is March.

The library is in the fourth year of the five-year renovation plan.

The next phase will be the doors and windows. Applications have

been submitted for this aspect of the construction and for the installation of a new bluestone sidewalk and period lighting.

If approved, the completion of these projects would take place in 2019.

The library board of trustees annual meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the board room.

The public is welcome to attend.

The Weekend Backpack Program (WEB) is a special community effort, where 36 school children have nourishing food items placed in their backpacks before leaving school for the weekend.

The library is a collection site for this great cause. Stop in for a list of needed items or to drop your donations in the basket.

The library display case is used to share private collections with the community. Interesting collections are sought to feature in the display case in the coming months. Contact the director for more information.

Regularly scheduled programs: adult book club, third Wednesday at 7; Book and Film Chat - third Tuesday at 2; Color Me Calm - Wednesdays 4-6 p.m.; Knit and Crochet - Tuesdays at

4; Mahjong - Tuesdays at noon, Thursdays at 6; Parent and Child Play Date - first and third third Wednesday 6-7 p.m.; Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:30; Teen Night - second Thursday 5-7 p.m.; Ukulele Meet and Play - fourth Wednesday at 6:30; Walton Writers’ Group - first Saturday at 11.

Sidney Historical Association The Sidney Historical Association will begin its regular hours at the museum at 44 Grand Street, Sidney on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Monthly meetings will be held at the Grand Street address on the third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. All are welcome at the Jan. 19 meeting.

Visit the new website www. historicsidney.org for the latest announcements and more.

Bradshaw To Give Lecture On “The Newspapermen: The Mirror, 1851 - 1948” At The Hobart Book Village Author T. M. Bradshaw will give a lecture on and sign copies of her newest local history publication “THE NEWSPAPERMEN: The Mirror, 1851 - 1948,” on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Liberty Rock Books, LLC, 678 Main Street, Hobart, from 2--3 p.m.

This lecture marks the start of the 16th season of the Hobart Winter Respite Lecture Series.

Previously, it was held at Wm H. Adams’ Antiquarian Books, also on Main Street, but this year the series will continue at Liberty Rock Books, LLC. Also changing is the start time of the lecture which moves up to 2 p.m. from 3 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, a rescheduling date will be posted on the Hobart Book Village website: www.hobartbookvillage.com. The entire series scheduled can also be viewed there.

The lecture is free of charge and all are welcome. Additionally, there will be light refreshments served.

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Johnson Named Director Of Library in Walton

By Ron Galley Earlier this month, the board of directors at William B. Ogden Library in Walton named Heather Johnson of Delhi its new director.

Johnson is responsible for managing the staff and the collection. She will be in charge of programming and grant applications. The library has three clerks, a business manager, groundskeepers and custodians on staff.

Johnson brings 13 years of experience to the position.

When asked how libraries has changed over the years, Johnson replied, “I find it to be more of a community space, where people come together for discussion and conversation.” She added that she believes social media has changed and made libraries more insular - a gathering space.

Johnson graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in Library and Information Studies. She and her family moved to Delaware County in 2004.

The new director talked about

the ongoing improvements at the Ogden Library. She said the building is in stage four of a fiveyear plan. The work includes replacing the roof with cedar shingles as were original to the building. She said setbacks with the grant funding delayed the process somewhat, but the shingling is taking place as weather permits and the job will hopefully be completed by the end of March. After that, work will begin on the doors, windows and sidewalks. Period lighting will be added, contingent on further grant funding. Johnson said grant writing is new to her. The latest grant applications were prepared by the library board of directors.

Hours for the Ogden Library, 42 Gardiner Place, Walton, are Tuesday and Friday 10-5, Wednesday and Thursday 2-8 and Saturday 10-2.

Johnson said the Ogden Library is, “A beautiful, historic building, that makes it unique.

I’m anxious to meet everybody I want to hear from the community, know what their needs are, what their interests are.”

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Susquehanna String Band To Perform At Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre

The Susquehanna String Band, a group of three educators/musicians dedicated to the promotion and performance of American traditional music, will be performing at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, 15 North Main Street, Bainbridge, on Friday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the door, but to guarantee a ticket, call for a reservation at 607-288-3882.

Answers From Preceding Week

Solution to last week’s puzzle appears on page 9

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100 Years Ago, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919

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

BUSINESS FIRMS MOVING Bank Gives Bonus to Employees − Not so Many Hunters − Factory Foreman Injures Hands.

Harold McCall, who works for Bryce Easson, Fish Hollow, cut his knee badly with an axe Tuesday.

Town Clerk John S. Eells issued 317 hunting licenses in 1918.

During 1917 Mr. Eells issued 382 hunting licenses and in 1913 he issued 448.

Hon. Albert H. Sewell of Walton, former justice of the supreme court, has been nominated as one of the vice presidents of the New York State Bar Association. The annual meeting is to be held in New York city January 18 and 19.

saw wood on a buzz saw Monday in some way got his right hand against the saw and had the index finger nearly severed. Dr. Gladstone attended him.

Judge L. F. Raymond in a decision rendered Monday awarded Mrs. Frank Hammond the custody of her two-year-old daughter, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond have separated and both the father and mother sought the custody of the child.

Mrs. Walter D. Jamieson of Orlando, Florida, fell December 20 while shopping in a store in that city and fractured the femur bone near her right hip. The injury is a very serious one and will incapacitate her for some time. Mr. Jamieson is a brother of Mrs. Sherman Hoyt of Walton.

At the annual meeting of the Baptist church and society on New Year’s day it was voted to increase the salary of the pastor, Rev. B. L. Bixby, to $1,200 in appreciation of his excellent work during the first year of his pastorate. Melvin Smith and Ernest Baxter were re-elected trustees.

There has been little change in the local produce markets the past week. Retail prices at the stores are as follows: Eggs, 72 cents a dozen; butter, 70 cents for pints and 65 cents for tub; potatoes, $1.20 per bushel; apples $1, and scarce.

Trappers are reaping a rich harvest this year because of the high prices offered for all kinds of furs.

Muskrat skins brought from 10 to 30 cents not many years ago. A good muskrat pelt this season will sell for $1.50. A fox pelt brings $17 or better; skunk from $6 to $7, and striped skunk around $4.

Leroy, the five-year-old son of Bert Robinson, Marvin Hollow, while watching his father

George Baker, foreman for the Beerston Acetate Company, had both his hands badly injured Mon-

day when drawn into the windlass used for hauling charcoal cars out of the ovens. Two bones in his left hand were fractured and the two middle fingers of his right hand were severely lacerated. Dr. W. G. Smith dressed the injury.

The directors of the First National Bank of Walton at a meeting Tuesday, December 31, declared the semiannual dividend of five per cent to stockholders and also voted a bonus of two months’ salary to each of the employees. The bank now has over $1,100,000 in deposits while during the past year over $600,000 of Liberty bonds have been subscribed for by its patrons.

Corp. Frank C. Roda, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Roda of Walton, who was seriously wounded on September 29, when the 107th Infantry broke the Hindenburg line, has arrived from overseas and is now in the debarkation hospital at Staten Island. Clark Ballantine, son of James Ballantine, of Delancey, has also arrived from England, where he has been in the hospital. He was gassed in August and wounded at the time of the September drive. He was with Co. H, 107th Inf. The 1919 series of War Savings Stamps are now on sale at the post office and bank. The new issue is similar to that of 1918 except that the stamps mature one year later, January 1st, 1924. New certificates are required for the 1919 stamps and they must not be put on the 1918 certificates. It is not necessary to fill out the 1918 certificates as each stamp on the card will be paid at its maturity value of $5 on January 1, 1923. There is no change in the thrift stamps and those purchased in 1918 may be exchanged for the 1919 War Savings Stamps when the thrift stamp cards are filled out.

January will bring a number of changes in the location of business firms in Walton. The Southern New York Power Company are now occupying their finely equipped offices in the old Majestic theatre. Crawford Brothers have moved their office from Hamden to the room in the rear of the first National Bank building.

The Boston Candy Kitchen will move about January 20th to the Retz building, Delaware street, formerly occupied by Vail’s candy store. The Walton Music Company will move from the Hoyt building, Delaware street, to the green front store on the same street formerly occupied by the Union Pacific Tea Co. store.

James Munn has his office in the building vacated by the electric light company.

WALTON DEATH RATE HIGHEST IN A DECADE Influenza Epidemic Claims 29 in Town

FEWER MARRIAGES IN 1918 Death Toll Heaviest Among Those in Prime of Life–102 Births During Year.

The number of deaths in Walton during the year 1918, including seven deaths of young men while in service, was 113. This number is the largest in years. Only fifteen of the deaths were in the town of Walton outside of the village limits. Twenty-nine deaths were caused by influenza and its complicating pneumonia.

The number of births was 102, or the same as in 1917. Marriages showed a falling off in number, as only thirty-three licenses were issued by Town Clerk John S. Eells.

Many of the deaths were of young men and young men in the prime of life. There were 41 deaths of persons between the ages of 15 and 40 years inclusive, including the seven who died in army service. The oldest person who died was William Haring,

aged 89 years. There were four deaths from accidents, Mrs. Susan Burton, James C. Cheevers, Lewis Bower and Mrs. Jane C. Love.

That a comparison may be made with other years, the vital statistics for the past ten years are given below. The births appear in the first column, marriages in the second and deaths in the third column: Births Marriages Deaths 1918 102 33 113 1917 102 44 73 1916 108 45 101 1915 111 50 82 1914 94 57 80 1913 107 49 77 1912 92 43 73 1911 82 48 79 1910 112 40 96 1909 79 47 75

LEAGUE MILK STRIKE WENT ON WEDNESDAY Walton Product Made Into Butter at Co-operative Plant

THREE SMALL CONCERNS SIGN League Asks $4.01 as Base Price While Distributors Offer $3.60 − Federal Control Withdrawn.

Another milk strike, which threatens to tie up the New York market, became effective Wednesday, January 1st, following the failure of the Dairymen’s League and the Milk conference Board, representing the distributors, to come to an agreement over the January price.

The December price paid producers was $4.06 per hundred pounds for 3 per cent a point added for butter fat. This price is equivalent to about 8 3/4 cents a quart for 3 per cent milk or a little less than 10 cents a quart for 4 per cent milk. Bottled milk, grade B, sold in New York for 17 cents a quart in December and dipped milk at 14 cents a quart.

The Federal Food Administration, which has supervised the fixing of prices paid to producers as well as the price charged consumers, although its decisions were not binding, announced last week that in view of the armistice, there would be no further need for Federal control of liquid milk, and informed the producers and distributors at a conference that it will not continue to confer with them and determine the question of milk prices for New York city.

This left the contending parties to fight out the battle alone. The result was that no common basis could be reached, the Dairymen’s League computing the price of milk by the Warren formula to be $4.01 for the January output. The dealers have posted their price of $3.60 per hundred and President R. D. Cooper of the league Tuesday wired all local league representatives that “milk must not be sold,” and that “the fight is on.”

The price of December milk was $4.06 per hundred. The January reduction of five cents which they offer is held by the league officials to be most reasonable, particularly in view of the fact, as they claim, that the price of feeds has advanced instead of decreasing during the month.

Members of the Dairymen’s League will ship no more milk to New York city until a satisfactory price for January is agreed upon, it was announced here Tuesday by E. R. Eastman, organizer of the league and former farm bureau agent in Delaware county.

A statement by Mr. Eastman said: “The Dairymen’s League has figured its cost of production under the Warren formula and found that the cost of production for January would be $4.01 per hundred pounds for 3 per cent milk. The dealers refused to accept this figure and offered $3.60, which is 41 cents under the cost of production. For the farmers to accept such a price would mean ruin. Farmers from 24 districts met here last night and decided to hold up all milk to dealers until they got a fair price for January.”

Mr. Eastman added that if the league members did not get their price the milk would be manufactured into butter and cheese.

R. D. Cooper, president of the league, in a statement Tuesday night confirming Eastman’s announcement, declared that the $4.01 price the farmers demand for their January milk represents “only the cost of production” figured on the basis used by the food administration in fixing the price of December milk at $4.06.

Secretary Albert Manning said some contracts had been closed at $4.01, the price asked by the farmers, but admitted that none of the large distributing companies was included. He declared the league simply was carrying out as a selling agent the mandate of its members.

A telegram received at the Farm Bureau office Thursday morning from League headquarters stated that only three concerns in the milk business in Delaware county had signed the League contracts. These plants are the Cohen creamery at Stamford, the Andes Creamery Company at Andes and Louis Kadans at Kelly Corners.

In Walton the milk of all the farmers is being handled at the co-operative plant and made up

by Breakstones on a butter basis.

Neither Breakstones nor the Nestle Company had signed the contracts up to Thursday afternoon.

Reports from other sections of Delaware county indicate that the farmers generally are withholding their milk.

KILLED BY U. & D. TRAIN Lionel Baker of Dry Brook Stalled Auto Truck on Crossing.

Lionel Baker, aged 19 years, of Dry Brook, truck driver for the Delaware & Greene creamery, was instantly killed at the Austin bridge crossing, near Arkville, Christmas morning. The truck was standing on the tracks as the east bound passenger train came along, smashing the big truck into thousands of pieces and killing young Baker. The crossing at this point is a dangerous one and should be guarded.

Four days before young Baker hired to the Delaware & Greene Creamery Company to drive one of their milk trucks. He was given the truck known as the Fowler truck and on the morning in question started on his route a little before 10 o’clock. Three men saw him approach the crossing as the train was bearing down upon him but thought that he had a plan to either cross the track or stop short of it. But the milk truck stopped with the front wheels full in the middle of the tracks and it was thus placed when the fast passenger train, making between 45 and 50 miles an hour, struck it. The big engine handled the 2 ton truck like a plaything and it was smashed into thousands of parts. The train was brought to a standstill opposite the Noxon farm, about a quarter of a mile from the scene of the accident. Several men hurried to the scene of the accident and it was some time before Mr. Baker’s body was found. It was wedged fast on the front of the engine underneath the front end of the boiler. The skull was crushed and many bones broken.

There survive him his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Baker, and a sister, Vivian, and a brother, Marion. The funeral was held from the Dry Brook Methodist church Sunday at 11 o’clock.

Detective Held For Manslaughter.

Alexander Weeks, head of the Newburgh detective agency, one of the operatives of which shot and killed Joseph Levinson, a Newburgh junk dealer while the latter was on his way home by auto truck from Monticello last July, has been indicted on a charge of manslaughter. The detective who shot Levinson claimed he took the man for a robber.

January 2, 2019

STUDENTS TRAINING CORPS

a hindrance to the development of lower New York state.

Forty-nine Were Mustered into Service from Walton District.

COUNTY HONOR ROLL

Forty-nine young men from the second district, comprising the towns of Davenport, Deposit, Franklin, Hamden, Harpersfield, Kortright, Masonville, Meredith, Sidney, Tompkins and Walton were inducted into the army and naval units of the Student Army Training Corps, and have only recently been mustered out of service. There names and the colleges they attended are given below by towns: Deposit.

Daniels, Olin R., Cornell.

Huyck, Ralph St., Hambletville.

Montrose, Frank J., Syracuse.

Sliter, Winthrop Hiram, Syracuse.

Franklin.

Chamberlain, Vell B., Colgate.

DeLong, Edwin E., Union.

Evans, Stewart W., Rensselaer.

Jester, Edgar Frederick, Cornell.

Smith, Thomas C., Cornell.

Walker, Raymond G., Union.

Hamden.

Chambers, Harold G., Syracuse.

Hulbert W. Terry, Hamilton.

Harpersfield.

Atkins, David, College of the City of New York.

Kortright.

Jones, Linn Milton, Union.

MacLaury, Bruce K., Union.

Masonville.

Dean, B. Everett, Union.

Teed, Harold F., Union.

Meredith.

Mauer, J. Clarence, Cornell.

Smith, Harry W., Columbia.

Sidney.

Brown, Wesley B., Cornell.

Ellis, George Dewey, Sidney Center.

Fletcher, Norman W., Hamilton.

Keeler, Charles D., Cornell.

Newton, Alvin Walter, Union.

Ray, Asaph, Cornell.

Sutton, Harry Wm. Vandervort, John, Cornell.

Weeden, Edward H., Cornell.

Wood, Harry Charles, University of Pennsylvania.

Youngs, Frank Leland, Cornell.

Walton.

Alexander, Ralph B., Geneva.

Alverson, Charles T., University Pittsburgh.

Beers, Rex. W., Clarkson School Technology.

Doig, Russell I., Geneva.

Gabriel, Herbert, Union.

Littlejohn, Erford, Rensselaer Polytechnic.

MacEwan, Nigel, Hamilton.

McKnight, Wm. J. Harper, Westminster.

More, Frank T., Syracuse.

Neish, Leroy, University of Maryland.

Retz, Louis D., Syracuse.

Schaffner, Edward, Syracuse.

St. John, Bryon D., New York Homeopathic College.

Stern, Carl J., University of Maryland.

Tobey, Clinton R., Cornell.

Tobey, Herbert Dayton, Cornell.

Webster, F. Clayton, University of Maryland.

Welton, W. Wendell, Syracuse.

Mr. Knapp Turned First Furrow.

James M. Knapp, Prudential Insurance Co. agent, turned the first furrow in the year 1919. When midnight came on Tuesday the “Rock of Gibraltar” was waiting on George Louden’s flats and ushered in the New Year by plowing several furrows in the field.

Mr. Knapp, states that this is the first winter in years when plowing was possible on New Year’s day.

May Acquire Toll Bridges.

The interstate bridge commission, formed in 1916 by the states of New York and Pennsylvania to acquire the toll bridges over the spanning of the Delaware river, will have a meeting early in January in New York to take action on several spans over that river.

The commission will meet with the Pennsylvania officials for an early settlement of a condition, considered by state officials, to be

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List of Men in Service From the Towns of Sidney, Masonville, Meredith and Harpersfield.

The publication by towns of an honor roll of the men in service from Delaware county was commence in the Reporter recently. It is almost impossible to secure a complete list of the men in service from each town and readers or relatives of men whose names are omitted are requested to send them in. Men in the National Army are credited to the town in which they registered.

Men in the Student Army Training Corps are included in the list.

A number of the men in the army in the United States have received their honorable discharge from service. Others in the American expeditionary force have returned home but the list is intended to include those who have seen overseas service. The honor rolls for the towns of Sidney, Masonville, Meredith and Harpersfield are given below: SIDNEY. Killed in Action.

Jacobi, Charles, Sidney.

Died of Disease.

Empet, Claude, Sidney.

Beale, Horace P., Sidney.

Carley, Lynn, East Sidney.

Dimmicco, John J., Sidney.

Young, Frank D., J., Sidney.

Beakes, C. Curtis, Sidney Center.

Lost at Sea. Hallock Ray, Sidney.

American Expeditionary Forces.

Amner, Charles N., Sidney Center, 1st Gas Regt. *Armondi, Charles, Sidney, 102nd Field Sig. Bat. Birdsall, Earl E., Youngs, Supply Co., 306th Inf., 77 Div. Butler, Lynn, Sidney 108th Ambulance Co., 102nd Sanitary Train.

Butler, Ray, Sidney, 108th Ambulance Co., 102nd Sanitary train. *Baker, Lynn H., Sidney, Co. A, 108th Mach. Gun Bat. Chrisman, Carroll, Sidney, 304th Mach. Gun Bat. Cassello, Frank, Sidney, field art.

Curley, George, Norwich, Co. E, 303rd Eng. Cooper, Earl, Sidney, Co. A, 17th Mach. Gun Bat. *Cole, Monroe, Sidney, Co. F, 107th Inf. Clark, Lloyd, Sidney, Co. C, 64th Inf. Caswell, Albert E., Sidney.

DeForest, Ray, Unadilla, Co. I, 164th Inf., A. P. O. 727.

Dickinson, Wilbur R., Sidney, Co. F, 107th Inf. (gassed).

Dickinson, Ray, Sidney, 65th Art. C. A. C. Darrin, George, Sidney Center, Co. M, 1st Pioneer.

Day, Frank H. Sidney, Intelligence Service.

Ellis, J. Alton, Sidney Center, Med. Det. 39th Int. Green, Robert, Sidney, Bat. A, 58th Regt. C. A. C. Green, George H., Sidney, Co. K, 310th Inf. Gooderich, George, Franklin Depot.

Herrick, Percy, Sidney, 108th Ambulance Co., 102nd Sanitary Train.

Hodges, Lieut. Harry D., Sidney Center, V. C. N. A., Camp Veterinarian.

Higgs, William A., Sidney, Bat. A, 65th Art., C. A. C. Holmes, H. H., Sidney, 38th Inf. *Harris, Lewis, Sidney Center, Co. I, 110th Inf., 28th Div. (in U. S.) *Harris, Clyde, Sidney Center, Co. M 108th Inf. Harris Stanley, Sidney, Hdqts.

Co., 106th Field Art. Jaycox, Paul, Sidney, Co. F, 107th Inf. *King, Harold, Sidney, Co. A 108th Mach. Gun Bat. Lord, Harold, Sidney Center, Co. M, 52nd Pioneer Inf. Larkin, Robert, Sidney, Canadian Army.

Lawrence, Howard T., Sidney, Sig. Corps Replacement Depot.

Leah, Benjamin C., Sidney, Ammunition Train, 28th Div. Loomis, Lynn, Sidney, 305th Ambulance Co.

Launt, James, Sidney, Co. C, 308th Mach. Gun Bat. Loomis, Capt. R. H., Sidney (with British Army).

Long, Harry, Sidney, Co. F, 1st Eng. Miles, Henry, Sidney, Co. H, 53rd Pioneer Inf. MacDonald, Wilfort, Sidney, Co. B, 63rd Eng. MacDonald, Ward, Sidney.

MacDonald, Harold, Sidney, 304th Mach. Gun Bat. McElhinney, William, Sidney, 5th Reg. U. S. Marine Corpts.

Massey, Frank, Sidney, 105th Inf. *Murdock, Ray, Sidney, Co. A, 306th Inf. (wounded).

North, Edward, Franklin Depot, 102nd Field Sig. Bat. Pendlebury, LeVant, Sidney, Co. K, 2nd Pioneer Inf., A. P. O. 716.

Preston, Charles Clair, Sidney, Motor Supply Train, 4th Div. Pelusa, Pasquale, Sidney (reported prisoner and released.)

Poulos, John, Sidney, Co. K, 310th Inf. Powell, Clyde, Sidney, 6th Eng. Poach, Anthony, Sidney, Med. Det. 105th. *Pinder, Silas Arthur, Sidney, Co. F, 107th Inf. *Reeser, Robert W., Sidney, 108th Mach. Gun Bat. Race, Ernest, Sidney, Co., F, 307th Supply Train.

Riggs, Enos, Unadilla 77th Div. Rowe, Ellwyn, Sidney, 5th Regt., U. S. Marine Corps.

Reeves, William H., Sidney.

Rose, George Leland, Sidney, Co. B, 307th Field Art. Swart, Ray, Sidney, 108th Ambulance Co. Secrest, Mark, Sidney, 306th Inf. Sherwood, Robert, Sidney, Central Medical Dept. Laboratory, A. P. O. 721.

Silvernail, Clayton East Sidney, Hdqts. Co., 1st Eng. Stafford, Fred, Bainbridge, Bat. A, 307th Field Art. Schermerhorn, Karl, Sidney, Co. G, 107th Inf. Shofkom, Claude H., Sidney, Mach. Gun Co., 107th Inf. Stevens, Herbert, Sidney, Bat. C, 106th Field Art. Smith, Earl W., Sidney Center, Bat, C, 307th Field Art. *Smith, Henry B., Sidney (Canadian Army).

Silvernail, Henry, Bainbridge, Co. L, 161st Inf., A. P. O. 727.

Wood, Lieut. Harry, Franklin Depot, 466 Engineer Pon. Ton. Train. *Sutton, William, Sidney, Co. F, 107th Inf. VanDeWalker, Raymond, Sidney, Bat. C, 104th Field Art. Wooster, Henry O., Sidney, Mach.

Gun Co., 64th Inf. Wooster, Charles, Sidney, 106th field Art. Wooster, Winfield, Sidney, Bat. A, 106th Field Art. Wells, Hector, Sidney, Bat. A, 106th Field Art. Ward, John, Sidney, Co. F, 105th Inf. Wood, Clarence, Franklin Depot, 466 Engineer Train.

Wood, Lieut. Harry, Franklin Depot, 466 Engineer Train. *Wounded or gassed. Armondi, Cole, King and Lewis Harris have returned to the U. S. Army in U. S. and Navy.

Amner, Arthur D., Sidney Center, army.

Arrandale, John J., Sidney, army.

Burdick, Ira E., Unadilla, army.

Beagle, Howard, Sidney, army.

Bryant, Binn H., Sidney, army.

Brown, Harry, Franklin Depot, navy.

Bidwell, Herbert, Sidney.

Bassett, L. DeWilton, Sidney, army.

Baker, Linn, Sidney, army.

Conklin, Arthur C., Sidney, army.

Crandall, Matthew, Sidney, navy.

Clark, James Howard, Sidney, navy.

Caswell, Ralph, Sidney, navy.

Cunningham, Arthur W., Sidney, army.

Clark, Jenkins A., Franklin R. D., army.

Clark, John A., Sidney, army.

Daniels, Elmer, Sidney, army.

Davis, William H., Unadilla, army.

Dedrick, Earl, Sidney Center, navy.

Davidson, Fred, Sidney, army.

Drake, Clifford, Sidney, army.

Elliott, Kenneth, Sidney, army.

Egenburg, Clarence, Sidney, navy.

Finch, LeRoy, Sidney Center, navy.

Freidburger, Lynn, J., Sidney, army.

Flower, Harold, Sidney, army.

Ferguson, Arthur B., Sidney, army.

Ford, Robert, Sidney, navy.

Fletcher, Burton, Sidney Center, navy.

French, George W., Sidney, navy.

Greene, James H., Sidney, navy.

Gitti, Alfonzo, Sidney, army.

Garlow, Floyd A., Sidney, army.

Gianopolis, Costos, Sidney, navy.

Higgs, Herbert, Sidney, army.

Johnston, Harold, Sidney, navy.

Jackson, Harvey L., Wellsbridge.

Klingman, Charles, Sidney, navy.

Mills, Harold F., Sidney, army.

Morse, Hugh B., Sidney Center, army.

Marshman, Wm., Sidney, navy.

Miller, Ralph, Sidney, navy.

Massey, John, Sidney, navy.

Merchant, Lynn E., Sidney, army.

Norton, Merritt E., Sidney, army.

Newton, Raymond, Sidney, army.

North, Earl B., Franklin Depot, army.

Odell, Edward, East Sidney, army.

Ostrander, Harold, Sidney, navy.

Perkins, Harvey, Sidney Center, navy.

Pannaro, Giovanno, Sidney, army.

Patrick, Lu D., Sidney Center, army.

Palmer, William A., Sidney, navy.

Pierce, H. L. Sidney, army.

Perkins, Gordon T., Sidney Center.

Preston, Harold, Sidney, navy.

Quinlan, James P., Sidney, army.

Rew, Raymond, Sidney, navy.

Riggs, Clarence, Unadilla, navy.

Richards, J. J., Sidney, navy.

Snow, Bissell, Sidney, navy.

Seeley, Harold, Sidney, navy.

Sutton, Thomas J., Sidney, army.

Shepard, Sherman, Sidney, army.

Stilson, Seely, Sidney Center, army.

Smith, Frank, Sidney, army.

Wayman, Charles William, Sidney, navy.

Walley, Lester G., Sidney, army.

Wadin, Edward G., Sidney, army.

Young, Capt. P. S., Sidney, army.

Zieman, Leroy G., Sidney, navy.

Winegard, Clarence, Sidney, army.

Student Army Training Corps.

Brown, Wesley, B., Sidney.

Ellis, Dewey, Sidney Center.

Keeler, Charles D., Sidney.

Fletcher, Norman W., Sidney.

Weeden, Edward H., Sidney.

Vandevort, John, Sidney Center.

Wood, Harry C., Franklin Depot.

Sutton, Harry William, Sidney Center.

Ray, Asaph, Unadilla.

Youngs, Frank Leland, Youngs.

Newton, Alvin Walter, Sidney.

Y. M. C. A. Work.

Pudney, B. E., Sidney.

York, Harry, Sidney.

Total, 174 including 11 in Student Army Training Corps; overseas, 81; deaths, 8.

MASONVILLE. Killed in Action.

Jenkins, William D., East Masonville.

Died of Disease.

Gifford, John H., Masonville.

American Expeditionary Forces.

Barnes, Eudell, Ivanhoe.

Cook, William H., Masonville.

Dennis, Alton, Masonville.

Fredenburg, Ray, Masonville.

Gabriel, Philip, Trout Creek.

Gardape, Truman I., Masonville.

Hymers, T. Kerr, Masonville.

Jones, Alfred H., Masonville.

Randall, Ralph, Masonville.

Gardape and Randall were wounded in action and Dennis was gassed.

Army in U. S. and Navy.

Barnes, Samuel, Ivanhoe, army.

Gifford, Julius, East Masonville, army.

Mickelson, Harry W., Tacoma, navy.

Peck, Clarence, Masonville, navy.

Shermans, Lieut. Clifton, Masonville, army.

Teed, Dexter, East Masonville.

Teed, Earl, East Masonville.

Wilson, Clarence, East Masonville, army.

Julian Gifford of East Masonville, who was in the dental reserve corps, was never called into service. Louis Miller of Ivanhoe

was rejected at camp Student Army Training Corps.

Teed, Harold F., East Masonville.

Dean, B. Everett, Masonville.

Total, 21, including 2 in S. A. T. C.; overseas, 9; deaths, 2.

MEREDITH. Died of Disease.

Beames, Earl Erastus, Meredith.

Green, Delos H., Meridale.

American Expeditionary Forces.

Bryden, Daniel A., Delhi.

Carlisle, John H., East Meredith. *Cargin, Gilbert, East Meredith.

Davenport, Nelson, Treadwell.

Davenport, Winfield, Treadwell.

Guidice, Sebastian, Meridale.

Gibbs, Stanley W., Meridale.

Holloway, Harry, Meridale. *Mitchell, Floyd H., East Meredith.

Maxwell, William, Meridale.

Oliver, Elmer G., East Meredith.

Parris, Earl L., Delhi. *Pizza, Frank, East Meredith.

Osborne, Homer G., Meridale.

Roberts, Frankie, Oneonta. *Rice, Union M., Meridale.

Rutherford, Alexander T., North Franklin.

Rockefeller, Harry, Meridale.

Slauson, William, Meridale.

Strong, George V., Meridale.

Stevenson, Arthur J., Meredith.

Woodruff, Emory, Meridale.

VanAlstyne, Frank, Meridale. * Wounded.

Army in U. S. and Navy.

Carrington, William W., Meridale, army.

Chisholm, Wm. C., Meredith, army.

Rice, Clarence F., Meridale, army.

Smith, John W., Meridale, army.

Stewart, Clair J., Meridale, army.

Slauson, Samuel, Meredith, army.

Francis F. Smith of Oneonta was honorable discharged from service last winter after several months of service at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Frank Pizza, wounded is now in a New York city hospital.

Student Army Training Corps.

Mauer, J. Clarence, East Meredith.

Smith, Harry W., Meridale.

Total, 33, including 2 in S. A. T. C.; overseas, 23; deaths, 2.

HARPERSFIELD. Killed in Action.

Stoutenburg, Clinton, Stamford.

Died of Disease.

Jones, Francis D., North Harpersfield.

MacArthur, Ralph, Davenport.

American Expeditionary Forces.

Buck, Charles T., Stamford.

Bruce, Scott Elbert, Stamford.

Ferris, Clifford E., Stamford.

Hornbeck, Henry, Harpersfield. *Hayner, Melvin, Jefferson. *Kelley, Joesph E., Stamford.

McLean, Floyd W., Harpersfield.

Nichols, Ward, Harpersfield.

Roggius, Lerdon, Jefferson.

Roe, Ora, South Worcester (reported missing in action).

Smith, Lieut. Ivan L., Stamford.

Shaver, Edward J., Stamford.

Taylor, Irving, Harpersfield.

Topping, Wm. Leroy, Stamford.

Utter, Raymond, Davenport.

Vroman, Lyle, Jefferson.

Warren, Grandison, Stamford.

Wiltsie, Joseph, Jefferson. * Wounded.

Army in U. S. and Navy.

Bellard, Arthur M., Hobart, army.

Cavert, Chaplain Wm. D., Stamford.

Champlin, Lieut. R. D., Hobart.

Dart, Delmar, Harpersfield, army.

Eddy, Melvin, North Harpersfield, navy.

Fancher, George, Stamford, army.

Ferris, C. Harry, Stamford, army.

Goss, Ward J., Harpersfield, army.

Hubbard, Charles E., Stamford, army.

Hayner, Earl W., Stamford, army.

Hamilton, Fred, Stamford, army.

Lyon, Charles J., Stamford, army.

Lowe, Omer S., Harpersfield, army.

MacArthur, Harold, Davenport, army.

Nichols, Clifford J., Stamford, army.

Topping, Leon H., Harpersfield, army.

Tooley, Frederick, Stamford, army.

Topping, Lieut. Harry, North Harpersfield.

VanDusen, Floyd, Harpersfield.

Student Army Training Corps.

Athens, David, Stamford.

Total, 41, including one in S. A. T. C.; overseas, 18; deaths, 3.

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The Reporter

Hancock Man Jailed Following Domestic Dispute Jamison Galietta, 32, Hancock, was arrested on Dec. 26 by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and charged with fourthdegree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree harassment, second-degree menacing, fourth-degree criminal mischief and criminal obstruction of breathing following police response to a domestic dispute. He

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Milk Hauler Charged With DWI After Hamden Rollover HAMDEN - Shaun M. Koch, 41, of Varysburg, was arrested by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 27 and charged with driving while intoxicated, moving from lane unsafely and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, following police response to a tractor trailer rollover on state Route 10 in Hamden.

Deputies say Koch was trans-

ported to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton for treatment of a head injury.

After his release from the hospital he was arraigned at Hamden Town Court and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 bond.

A small quantity of milk was spilled as a result of the accident and cleaned up by Walton Fire Department, Orall’s Towing and

Prestige Towing.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Department’s Spill Response Team, the New York State Department of Transportation, Cooperstown Medical Transport (CMT) and New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police.

Jamison Galietta was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 bail, scheduled to answer the charges in Hancock Town Court at a future date.

2, 3, 4, 15 MASONVILLE - Two is company, three’s a crowd and four deer are illegal. Brandon M. Homza, 24, and Brooke N. Benjamin, 18, both from Bainbridge, were arrested on Nov. 27 by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) police for the illegal taking of deer, taking deer without a hunting license, shooting from a public highway, illegal possession of protected wildlife and take deer with the aid of a motor vehicle, all in violation of environmental conservation law.

DEC Police received a complaint of a two people in a minivan who shot a deer from the ve-

hicle in the town of Masonville.

While checking the area, DEC police discovered a white minivan parked in a driveway and when the police pulled into the driveway, a man and a woman covered in blood appeared from behind the minivan where they were field-dressing two deer. The pair, who did not possess hunting licenses, admitted to shooting the deer from the roadway. Two more deer were located on the property, which were also taken from the road. Police seized the four deer and issued a total of 15 summons to the pair. They are scheduled to answer the charges in Masonville Town Court.

Unadilla Residents Thwart Suicide Attempt, Man Later Dies

By Lillian Browne A 41-year-old man was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center on Dec. 27 with burns over 60 percent of his body after attempting suicide by setting himself afire, according to New York State Po-

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office

• Terence Ito, 32, Walton, was arrested on Dec. 23 and charged with second-degree criminal contempt. He was released on his own recognizance to answer the charge in Franklin Town Court at a future date.

• Wade M. Johnson, 41, Davenport, was ticketed on Dec. 26 and charged with making an unsafe lane change, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and driving while intoxicated. Deputies say he fled the scene of the collision. He was released on his own recognizance to answer the charges in Davenport Town Court at a future date.

Sidney Police Department

• Brent A. Kear, 28, Sidney, was arrested on Dec. 17 on a Sidney Village Court warrant.

• Jennifer Lynn Hall, 35, Oneonta, was arrested on Dec. 18 and charged with second-degree harassment.

• Alicia Russell, 39, Sidney, was arrested Dec. 18 and

lice.

Residents at Meadow Valley Trailer Park on state Route 7 in Unadilla spotted the man and called 911 at 6:47 p.m. reporting “a man on fire.” Troopers responded to the scene and discovered the man, with burns

covering his face, chest and legs, on the ground, with a gas can nearby.

Residents reported to police that they were throwing snow on the man in an attempt to extinguish the flames.

Grass in the area was afire

upon police arrival and troopers extinguished the flames with fire extinguishers outfitted in their patrol vehicles.

Police say there is “no foul play” associated with the incident.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Otsego County

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charged with second-degree aggravated harassment.

• Jeremiah Gill, 37, Sidney, was arrested on Dec. 22 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock ignition device.

• Jessica DeSimone, 28, Sidney, was arrested on Dec. 22 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle • Travis Kleingarden, 32, Sidney, was arrested on Dec. 22 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock ignition device.

• Wayne W. Whiteside, 66, Sidney, was arrested on Dec. 23 and charged with disorderly conduct.

• William Caiati, 26, Hancock, was arrested on Dec. 23 and charged with third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer, reckless driving and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration.

• Joseph Baxter, 27, Ninevah,

was arrested on Dec. 26 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

• Justin M. Bouchard, 31, Sidney, was arrested on Dec. 27 on a Sidney Village Court.

• Martin Roedel, 28, Bainbridge, was arrested on Dec. 29 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and obstruction of government administration.

New York State Police

• Robert P. Burns, 33, Otego, was arrested by Oneonta State Police following a traffic stop on state Highway 23 in Davenport on Dec. 24 and charged with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs.

• Linda J. Emery, 49, Bainbridge, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Dec. 24 following a traffic stop at exit 13 on I88 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and operating

a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs.

• Daniel J. Dermody, 28, Deposit, was arrested by Deposit State Police on Dec. 24 and charged with providing alcohol to a person under the age of 21, second-degree harassment, fourth-degree criminal mischief, second-degree strangulation and resisting arrest.

• Andrew J. Scarth, 33, Margaretville, was arrested by Margaretville State Police on Dec. 28 and charged with second-degree aggravated harassment and endangering the welfare of child.

• Cody I. Thompson, 32, Franklin, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Dec. 29 and charged with petit larceny following a shoplifting complaint.

• Michael C. Delrosario, 29, Bloomville, was arrested on Dec. 30 by Oneonta State Police and charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on state Highway 23.

• Randy L. Thomas, 38, Livingston Manor, was arrested on Dec. 29 by Liberty State Police and charged with disorderly conduct

Sheriff’s Office, Unadilla Fire and Emergency Services Department and Cooperstown Medical Transport. * The man, who was later identified as Frederick Brooks, died as a result of his injuries, according to the New York State Police.

• Dwayne L. Marcus, 41, Hobart, was arrested on Dec. 29 by Liberty State Police and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana.

• Donna L. Feeney, 61, Livingston Manor, was arrested by Liberty State Police on Dec. 30 and charged with petit larceny following a shoplifting complaint.

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.

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SK Boys Edge Walton To Take Home Laurens’ Grasso Tourney

By Rosie Cunningham

said Kaufman. “He is what makes them go. He is solid and composed. And they have a couple outside shooters. I felt that Logan did an outstanding job controlling Jacob in the open court and keeping his touches to a minimum. He is going to get his points the question is how many and I think Logan did a good job containing him.

We played solid defense as a whole, one guy guarding the ball and the other four having his back.”

Kaufman said both teams pressed defensively throughout most of the game and their fast paced efforts made for a fun match-up to watch.

“I think we played very well in the tournament,” said Kaufman. “Once again, I think our balanced scoring and intense defense lead us to our success. Our ability to play team ball even with guys coming off the bench is a great asset to us. These were two big wins for us against two Class C schools.

Walton was a challenge because it was almost like

LAURENS - The South Kortright boys basketball team defeated Walton in the championship round of the Laurens Central School Boys Pat Grasso Tournament which was held Dec. 28 and 29.

The Rams (11-0) are ranked No. 3 in Class D, according to the New York State Sportswriters Association.

Despite the 70-55 final score, the contest was backand-forth and could have been either team’s victory. It would have been a blow out if the boys in blue could hold on to the ball - the winning team had 15 turnovers in the win. SK junior Seth Ashline scored 19 points in the win and earned the tournament MVP nod.

“He played some of his best basketball of the year,” credited Kaufman. “He is really starting to come on strong. He has went from a player last year who only wanted to shoot the three ball and is developing into a well rounded player.”

SK led after three quarters, 46-45, and dropped 11 points in a row in the fourth quarter to pull away. Walton sharpshooter Tommy Maguire began netting buckets from the outside but it was too late for the Warriors to catch up. Dylan Jacob, of Walton, came into foul trouble which landed him on the pine and this also halted the Warrior’s momentum as Jacob is a true athlete and leader on the court.

Rosie Cunningham/The Reporter “Dylan Ja- Derek Burns (10) goes up against Dylan Jacob cob is the key of Walton (30) during the Grasso hoop tournato their team,” ment on Saturday.

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The South Kortright boys after defeating Walton in the championship round of the Pat Grasso Tournament in Laurens.

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The tournament all-stars were, from left: Walton’s Dylan Jacob and Jose Mirabel, Laurens’ Chris Long, South Kortright’s Seth Ashline (MVP) and Hunter Collins. playing ourselves. They full court press the entire game, play multiple defenses, hustle and are quick and like to get out in transition. They play exactly the same kind of game that we play. We are a little deeper on the bench then they are, but they are a solid team.”

Hunter Collins scored 15 points for the Rams, and teammates Derek Burns tallied 13 points and Austin Lamport dropped 12, respectively.

Maguire scored 16 points in the loss, which included three 3-pointers.

Jacob and Jose Mirabal each had 12 points for Walton.

SK plays Unadilla Valley at home on Friday at 7 p.m.

Last year, UV was the Section IV Class C champion.

Sidney 57, Laurens 41 Sidney defeated Laurens 57-41 in the consolation game of the Pat Grasso hoop

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Team Captains Aidan Fox, Derek Burns and Austin Lamport collect the championship trophy from the Laurens Central School athletic director. tournament.

For Sidney, Ryan Harris tallied 16 points according to the score book, Liam Matthews and Jon Palmatier each scored 12 points in the win.

Sidney trailed by two after the first quarter but out-

scored the Leopards in the second, 14-5.

Laurens’ Chris Long had a double-double with 17 points and 18 boards in the loss.

Long’s effort earned him all-tournament team honors.

Stamford Girls Win Home Court Tournament

By Rosie Cunningham The Stamford girls won their Christmas Tournament Friday with a 59-49 win over Milford.

Stamford sophomore Melanie Hoyt had a great game with a double-double, which included 30 points and 10 boards and she dominated with four blocks as well.

Teammate Madison Hoyt netted nine points, had seven boards and tallied six assists in the win.

The Indians held a lead, going into the fourth quarter with a two point go-ahead margin.

For Stamford, Leanna McAuliffe pulled down eight rebounds, had five points as well as assists.

“Overall, our tournament went very well,” said Melanie Hoyt, who was the tournament MVP (Madison Hoyt was named to the all-tournament team). “We played a tough

and well coached team. It was a close game throughout, until we made adjustments and started to get the ball inside.”

For the Wildcats, Kaylee Kiser scored 22 points in the loss.

On Friday, Stamford dropped Laurens 57-30 in the opening round.

Melanie Hoyt and Madison Hoyt scored 14 points each as Stamford rode an early lead to a win over Laurens in the other opening-round game of the Stamford Christmas Tournament.

The Indians led by 21 going into the break.

McAuliffe tallied 10 points in the win.

“The team played a very solid game offensively,” said Stamford Coach Lonnie Nickerson of the win. “They worked together and shared the ball as we amassed 18 assists. The team played a very solid team defense as each member contributed. For

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The Stamford Girls Varsity Basketball Team. the game, the team received

a total of 11 steals and nine

blocked shots.”

Walton Takes Down Oxford in Hoop Action

By Rosie Cunningham WALTON - The Walton Warriors girls basketball team defeated Oxford 56-35 on Thursday in a non-league victory.

Olivia Harby led in scoring for Walton with 23 points. She

also contributed seven boards and seven steals to go along with four blocked shots. However, it was teammate Carissa Crandall’s performance in the second quarter that was a momentum changer in the game.

The two teams were tied at

10 and Crandall determined it was time to drop three 3 pointers - tallying 10 points in the second quarter which allowed Walton to go into the half with a 26-17 lead.

The Warriors continued their roll going into the third quarter, outscoring the Black-

hawks 17-9.

“The threes from Carissa (Crandall) were a big push for us,” credited Walton coach Gary Backus. “Then in the third, Olivia had eight points and her steals were really effective for us too.”

Crandall had 10 points in

the win and McKenzie Clough netted nine, respectively.

“We are pleased with where we are,” Backus said. “The girls understand that the tougher part of schedule is coming up, but hopefully we are prepared and ready to rumble.”

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Walton-DA Wrestlers Place in Windsor Holiday Tournament

By Rosie Cunningham

WINDSOR - The two-day Windsor wrestling Christmas Tournament was a success.

The Long Island-based Mount Sinai squad earn the championship, it did so by 30 points, amassing 153 points. However, defending champion Norwich finished second and Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton/ Harpursville (B-G/A/H) was third with 121 points in the 33team event.

B-G/A/H Coach Brandon MacNaught said placers for his squad were: 99- Joey Florence - 3rd, 138- Brody Oleksak - 1st, 152- Hayden Lewis - 6th, 160- Shane Hoover - 1st and 170- Austin Eggleston - 1st.

Mark Lamoreaux, of the Walton/Delaware Academy (W/DA) wrestling team provided results for the tournament and for the Walton-DA squad.

“Caleb Robinson at 120 placed first,” said Lamoreaux.

“He pinned all of his opponents in a total of six minutes and 18 seconds. Caleb is now 23-0 on the season and ranked number one in the section.

Chandler Merwin placed second at 126. He lost to Tyler Kellison of Jamesville-Dewitt/ CBA in triple overtime 9-8.

Kellison was voted the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. The match was one of the best that many have seen in years. During the match there were seven different lead changes. Both wrestlers received a standing ovation from the packed crowd following the match. Chandler had previously beaten Kellison 9-7 in overtime during the Morriville-Eaton Duals at the beginning of the season.

“Nate Merwin at 106 and Cody Merwin at 113 were both third. Nate was defeated in the semifinals by reigning NY State Champion, Dante Geislinger of Norwich 11-0. Cody lost to Zach Johns of Suffield Conn. 9-5 in his semifinal.

“Scott Barnhart placed 6th at 170 pounds. He knocked off the third seed, Vincent Valente of Mount Sinai 7-3 in the first round. Several other wrestlers earned hard-fought victories adding to the team score, in what is thought of as one of the toughest high school tournaments in the state.”

Team scores: Mount Sinai 153, Norwich 123, BainbridgeGuilford/Afton/Harpursville 121, Walton/Delaware Academy 107.5 Horseheads 107.5, Chenango Forks 106.5, Indian River 90, Elmira 87.5, Towanda 85, Tioga 84, Saratoga Springs 78, Spencer-Van Etten/Candor (SVEC) 74, Windsor 65.5, Suffield 64, Syracuse-Christian Brothers Academy/James-

Sports Slates Boys Basketball

Wednesday: Livingston Manor at Tuxedo, 6:30 p.m.; Roscoe vs. Chapel Field, 5 p.m.

Thursday: Delaware Academy at Bainbridge Guilford, 7:15 p.m.; Sidney vs. Harpursville, 7:15 p.m.; Walton vs.

Newfield, 6:45 p.m.; Unatego at Unadilla Valley, 7:15 p.m.

Friday: South Kortright vs. Unadilla Valley, 5:30 p.m.; LM at Downsville, 6:30 p.m.; Franklin vs. GilbertsvilleMt. Upton, 5:30 p.m.

Monday: Unatego vs. Oxford, 7:15 p.m.; D’ville at G-MU, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Charlotte Valley vs.

Hunter-Tannersville, 6:30 p.m., SK vs.

Windham-Ashland-Jewett, 5:30 p.m.; Margaretville vs. Stamford, 5 p.m.; LM vs. Chapel Field, 6:30 p.m.; D’ville at Jefferson, 5:30 p.m.; Roscoe vs. Sullivan West, 6:30 p.m.

Next Wednesday: DA vs. UV, 7:15 p.m.; Sidney at Greene, 7:15 p.m.; Deposit/Hancock at Harpursville, 7:15 p.m.; Walton at Unatego, 7:15 p.m..

Girls Basketball

Wednesday: Sidney vs. Oxford, 7:15 p.m.; D’ville at LM, 5 p.m.

Thursday: CV vs. D’ville, 6:30 p.m., SK at M’ville, 5:30 p.m.; Roscoe vs. Tri Valley, 5 p.m.

Friday: Sidney vs. Harpursville, 7:15 p.m.; Deposit/Hancock vs. Afton, 7:15 p.m.; DA at BG, 7:15 p.m.; Walton at SW, 7 p.m., Unatego at UV, 7:15 p.m.; Franklin at G-MU, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: CV vs. Franklin, 3:30 p.m.

Monday: LM at S.S. Seward, 6:30 p.m.; D’ville at Franklin, 5:30 p.m.

ville-DeWitt 64, Phoenix 49.5, Colonie 48, Waverly 46, Honeoye Falls-Lima 45, Susquehanna Valley 43, Dryden 42.5, Hoosick Falls 42, Homer 37, Groton 27, ELS 26, Corning 19, Greene/Oxford 18, Canandaigua 15, Union-Endicott 14, Maine-Endwell 12, Deposit-Hancock 10, LaSalle 10, Mountain View 2.

Results are, a follows: 99 Champ. Round 1 - Joey Florence (BGAH) over Noah Sovocool (W-DA) (Fall 3:58) 99 Cons. Round 2 - Noah Sovocool (W-DA) over Cael Owen (Horseheads) (Dec 107) 99 Cons. Round 3 - Max Morris (Norwich) over Noah Sovocool (W-DA) (Fall 3:17) 106 Champ. Round 1 - Nate Merwin (W-DA) over Derek

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Walton - Delaware Academy wrestler Caleb Robinson at 120 placed first and pinned all of his opponents in a total of six minutes and 18 seconds. Robinson is now 23-0 on the season and ranked number one in the section.

Photo Dwayne Lobdell

132 lb, Owen Wormuth (Deposit-Hancock) over Holt Reed (Phoenix) Fall 4:45, wrestlebacks (eventual 6th place finisher).

Menechino (Mount Sinai Sr HS) (Fall 0:26) 106 Quarterfinals - Nate Merwin (W-DA) over Troy Hayes (Windsor) (Fall 3:39) 106 Semifinals - Dante Geislinger (Norwich) over Nate Merwin (W-DA) (MD 11-0) 106 Cons. Semis - Nate Merwin (W-DA) over Nicholas Noto (Honeoye Falls-Lima) (Fall 0:34) 106 3rd Place Match - Nate Merwin (W-DA) over Ousmane Duncanson (SVEC ) (Fall 0:59) 113 Champ. Round 1 - Cody Merwin (W-DA) over Parker Allers (Phoenix HS) (Fall 1:25) 113 Quarterfinals - Cody Merwin (W-DA) over Jacob Rice (Homer Sr HS) (MD 11-0) 113 Semifinals - Henry Chiocchi (Suffield) over Cody Merwin (W-DA) (Dec 9-5) 113 Cons. Semis - Cody Merwin (W-DA) over Kyle Willard (Groton Sr HS) (Dec 8-7) 113 3rd Place Match - Cody Merwin (W-DA) over Mason Welch (Tioga Sr HS) (Dec 2-0) 120 Champ. Round 1 - Caleb Robinson (W-DA) over Joseph Vanderpool (Towanda) (Fall 1:21) 120 Quarterfinals - Caleb Robinson (W-DA) over Zeph Watkins (Saratoga Springs Sr HS) (Fall 0:58) Tuesday: DA vs. UV, 7:15 p.m.; Sidney at Greene, 7:15 p.m.; D/H at Harpursville, 7:15 p.m.; Walton at Unatego, 7:15 p.m.

Next Wednesday: CV at SK, 7 p.m.; Roxbury vs. Stamford, 7 p.m.; M’ville vs. Jefferson, 5:30 p.m.; D’ville at H-T, 5 p.m.; Roscoe at SW, 7 p.m.

Wrestling

Thursday: Sidney at Mount Markham, 6 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: Walton/Delaware Academy and Unatego/Unadilla Valley at Oneonta Rotary Tournament.

Saturday: Stan Elinsky Tournament at Deposit/Hancock in Deposit, 7 a.m.

Tuesday: W/DA vs. Greene/Oxford 6 p.m.; D/H at Sidney, 6 p.m.; U/UV at Bainbridge Guilford/Afton/Harpursville in Bainbridge, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Sidney vs. U/UV, 5 p.m.

Indoor Track

Friday: Sidney/Delaware Academy/Unatego and BG at SUNY Cortland for Quinney Invitational 5 p.m.

Bowling

Thursday: Deposit vs. Unadilla Valley, 3:45 p.m.; BG (girls) at Greene, 3:45 p.m.

Friday: Sidney at Afton/Harpursville, 3:45 p.m.; BG (boys) at Greene, 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday: Deposit vs. Afton/Harpursville, 3:45 p.m.; Hancock at BG, 3:45 p.m.

Skiing

Tuesday: Roxbury at Hunter Mountain.

Photo Dwayne Lobdell

Cody Merwin (WDA), 113 pounds, over Mason Welch (Tioga) decision 2-0, 3/4 Consolation finals (eventual 3rd).

Photo Dwayne Lobdell

120 pound Caleb Robinson (WDA) over Nick Glanville (Norwich) Fall 3:07, Championship Finals.

120 Semifinals - Caleb Robinson (W-DA) over Alex Booth (Indian River) (Fall 0:49) 120 1st Place Match - Caleb Robinson (W-DA) over Nick Glanville (Norwich Sr HS) (Fall 3:07) 126 Champ. Round 1 - Chandler Merwin (W-DA) over Ghassan Sales (Suffield high) (Fall 0:32) 126 Quarterfinals - Chandler Merwin (W-DA) over Garrett Skeens (Waverly Sr HS) (Fall 1:40) 126 Semifinals - Chandler Merwin (W-DA) over Lucas Riley (Elmira HS) (Fall 4:53) 126 1st Place Match - Tyler Kellison (Jamesville-Dewitt) over Chandler Merwin (WDA) (TB-1 9-8) 132 Champ. Round 1 Braeden Barcza (JamesvilleD) over Tracer Howland (WDA) (Dec 5-4) 132 Cons. Round 1 - Holt Reed (Phoenix HS) over Tracer Howland (W-DA) (TF 17-2 4:10) 138 Champ. Round 1 - Brody Oleksak (BGAH) over Nick Lamoreaux (W-DA) (MD 10-0) 138 Cons. Round 1 - Nick

Lamoreaux (W-DA) over Nathan Ofalt (Mountain View) (Dec 6-2) 138 Cons. Round 2 - Colton Winks (Phoenix HS) over Nick Lamoreaux (W-DA) (Fall 1:57) 145 Champ. Round 1 - Nicholas Curreri (Eldred-LibertySullivan ) over Will Pettit (Walton-Delaware) (Fall 0:38) 145 Cons. Round 1 - Langdon Sibley (Windsor Sr HS) over Will Pettit (W-DA) (Fall 0:33) 152 Champ. Round 1 - Mike Squires (Norwich Sr HS) over Skyler Pesout (W-DA) (Fall 1:29) 152 Cons. Round 1 - Pierce Eynon (Union-Endicott) over Skyler Pesout (W-DA) (Fall 4:06) 170 Champ. Round 1 - Scotty Barnhart (W-DA) over Vincent Valente (Mount Sinai Sr HS) (Dec 7-3) 170 Quarterfinals - Brandon Milham (Jamesville-Dewitt ) over Scotty Barnhart (W-DA) (Fall 5:46) 170 Cons. Round 2 - Scotty Barnhart (W-DA) over Andrew Kimble (Waverly Sr HS) (Fall 0:20)

170 Cons. Quarters - Scotty Barnhart (W-DA) over Shamus Mcguire (Maine Endwell) (Fall 4:15) 170 Cons. Semis - Jeremiah Allen (Chenango Forks) over Scotty Barnhart (W-DA ) (Fall 0:52) 170 5th Place Match - Brandon Milham (Jamesville-Dewitt) over Scotty Barnhart (WDA) (Dec 6-1) 182 Champ. Round 1 - Clay Green (Towanda Area Hs) over Kaiden Vernold (W-DA) (Dec 6-2) 182 Cons. Round 1 - Bradley Needels (Chenango Forks) over Kaiden Vernold (W-DA) (Dec 7-3) 195 Champ. Round 1 - Trevor Frable (Susquehanna Valley) over Kalieb Stanton (WDA) (Fall 5:38) 195 Cons. Round 1 - Kalieb Stanton (W-DA) over Mark Kimble (Elmira HS) (Fall 1:24) 195 Cons. Round 2 - Dell Davis (SVEC ) over Kalieb Stanton (W-DA) (Fall 4:59) Dwayne Lobdell provided results for Deposit-Hancock wrestlers. Owen Wormuth was only place winner for D-H.

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D/H Boys Takes All in Holiday Tournament Title

By Rosie Cunningham DOWNSVILLE - DepositHancock boys basketball edged out Roscoe 51-48 in the Downsville Christmas Tournament championship game on Saturday, Dec. 28.

In the win, D/H’s Cole Russel dropped 19 points and earned the tournament MVP title.

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Roscoe’s Erick Hill drives to the basket while Roscoe’s Alex Rosario takes a shot during Roscoe’s Connor Gartland battles Downsville’s Downsville’s Evan Cicio defends during Ros- his team’s win on Thursday.

Dakota Fletcher and Tanner Hill for a rebound coe’s 59-26 win on Thursday. during Thursday’s game.

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Roscoe’s Ty Engle looks for a shot during his team’s win over Downsville on Thursday.

For Roscoe, according to coach Fred Ahart, Nikolas Breihof tallied 15 points and Erick Hill added 13 points - both boys were named to the alltournament team.

The Roscoe boys basketball team defeated Downsville Central School 59-26 on Dec. 27 during the opening round of the holiday hoop tournament.

According to Ahart, Nikolas

Breihof dropped 15 points in the win. Teammate Ty Engle netted 13 points, Erick Hill had 11 and Alex Rosario tallied nine pointed in the win.

For Downsville, Kyle Fitch

had nine points.

D/H defeated Margaretville in the first round game to make it to the championship round 64-48.

Rosie’s Rounds

By Rosie Cunningham

This week brought a handful of holiday tournaments - both wrestlers and ball players have been busy on the mats and on the pine.

At the two-day Windsor wrestling Christmas Tournament, Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton (B-G/A) took third with 121 points in the 33-team event.

Walton-Delaware Academy standout wrestler Caleb Robinson, at 120 pounds, placed first and pinned all of his opponents in a total of six minutes and 18 seconds. Robinson is now 23-0 on the season and ranked number one in the section.

B-G/A Coach Brandon MacNaught, Dwayne Lobdell of Deposit-Hancock and Mark Lamoreaux of Walton-Delaware Academy, provided results for the Windsor tournament something that is much appreciated.

On the basketball end of things, the Stamford girls won their holiday tournament and the Hoyt sisters (Madison and Melanie) are a dynamic duo on the court. Not only do both score in the double figures (Melanie had 30 points in the championship round over Milford), they both contribute on both ends - ripping down boards, blocking shots and providing assists as well.

As predicted, the Pat Grasso Holiday Tournament was fun to watch - particularly the championship match between the South Kortright and Walton boys. Although the Rams won by 15, the final score did not reflect the back-and-forth contest.

Both teams play similarly, are fast and press, press, press. The only advantage that the boys in blue have is height and a deep bench. Although SK couldn’t hold on to the ball, they persevered and I am happy to see the boys have toned down their 3 point shooting and are using their inside game - if they keep that up, they surely will roll deep into sectional play.

Up this week, SK plays Unadilla Valley at home on Friday at 7 p.m. Last year, UV was the Section IV Class C champion and I am hoping they will provide some competition for the Rams. Some of the contests I am looking forward to coming up are on Jan. 7, the Franklin girls will face off at home against Downsville. On Jan. 8, the Walton girls will compete against Unatego and the Stamford boys will match up against Margaretville on the same evening- both games should be fun to watch.

This week, we received a request at The Reporter to cover more indoor track. If track coaches could provide me information of their meets - I will put it in the sports section each week. If there is a particularly important meet, within a reasonable radius, I would attend or send our ace photographer Ben Patton.

Athlete of the Week

The Stamford girls won their Christmas Tournament Friday with a 59-49 win over Milford on Friday and during that contest, Stamford sophomore Melanie Hoyt had a double-double, which included 30 points and 10 boards and she dominated with four blocks as well.

In the opening round of the tournament against Laurens, Hoyt scored 14 points - she was the tournament MVP. “I love basketball because Melanie Hoyt you can take five girls who don’t have anything in common except the love for the sport and make a working team,” said the 15-year-old. “That, I think, is pretty amazing. Basketball teaches you about hard work and facing challenges, as any sport would.”

Hoyt, who is 6’2, said the goal she would like to see for the team is to make Delaware League crossovers.

“And go as far as we possibly can in sectionals,” she added.

“But of course, my biggest goal is to beat South Kortright.

We’ve played against them so many times over the years and always come up short, but I think that this year could be our year. We’ve developed not only an inside game, but also an outside game as well. Everyone on my team is capable of knocking down shots from anywhere on the court, which could be very hard to stop.”

The Charlotte Valley Girls Basketball team.

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Charlotte Valley Cruises Past Worcester

By Rosie Cunningham DAVENPORT - The Charlotte Valley girls handily defeated Worcester 42-16 Thursday in the opening round of the Ray Preston Tournament.

For CV, Justine Lubbers tallied

a double-double with 10 boards and 15 points or the Wildcats, as well as five assists.

The winning team took a 19-5 lead at halftime.

CV’s Kayla Beers netted 11 points and had six steals, while Kendra Kohout dropped six points and made five steals.

Lexie Cobb had five points.

“Both teams started slowly, but we picked it up in the second quarter,” said CV Coach Ray Preston. “The second and third quarters were our best, offensively.”

Preston added that overall, it was a “good team effort.”

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DEC Announces Lifeguard Qualifying Procedures Begin Jan. 19 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that annual lifeguard qualifying procedures begin on Jan. 19.

New Yorkers that love the outdoors and are looking for summer employment are encouraged to register for these free sessions.

Seasonal lifeguard positions are available in DEC campgrounds throughout the Adirondack and Catskill parks this summer. The current hourly rate for DEC lifeguards is $13.27, and most facilities offer free housing.

Individuals 16 and older may register. DEC qualifying procedures will be offered through June 22. Candidates who qualify will be considered for employment. The procedure includes an in-water demonstration of lifesaving techniques and performance of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills. Candidates may attend the DEC qualifying location most convenient to them, and results will be forwarded to their preferred work location.

At the time of employment, all DEC lifeguards must: Be at least 16 years old; Possess a valid certification in Waterfront Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, and First Aid (if not included in the lifeguard training course); Have successfully completed the DEC lifeguard qualifying

procedure; Submitted a current certification of the candidate’s physical ability to perform lifeguard duties; Meet the vision requirement of 20/70 uncorrected in both eyes and be correctable to the 20/40 standard. Candidates tested at a vision level below 20/40 in either one or both eyes must correct to a minimum of 20/40 with 20/20 preferred; Have completed a personal interview with DEC; and Have attended a DEC lifeguard orientation.

Qualifying procedures will begin on time and late arrivals will not be accepted. Candidates will be given a 15 minute warmup period to become familiar with the pool and equipment.

Candidates must bring photo identification, current certifications (if available), and their own CPR mask.

The nearest 2019 qualifying dates and locations are at the Catskill Recreation Center, 651 County Hwy. 38, Arkville on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m., Friday, April 19 at 4 p.m., and Saturday, June 22 at 4 p.m.

DEC reserves the right to cancel any of the qualifying sessions listed above.

Certification courses may be available through DEC. For more information, updates, or to pre-register, call 518-4572500 ext. #1, email DEC at Info.

LifeGuard@dec.ny.gov, or visit DEC website.

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“Bridge Between Two Seasons,” - Kevin Haines

DRBC Announces Delaware Basin Fall Photo Contest Winner The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) has announced that Kevin Haines’ photograph, titled “Bridge Between Two Seasons,” was chosen as the winner of the commission’s Fall 2018 Photo Contest. Forty-three photographs were submitted by 12 individuals for the contest.

The winning image was chosen by a judging panel of four DRBC staff members and will be featured on the commission’s website at www.nj.gov/ drbc/basin/photo/photo-contest.html. The photo will also be published in the commission’s 2018 annual report, and Haines will receive a certificate of recognition.

The purpose of DRBC’s seasonal photo contest is to highlight amateur and professional

photography representing the beauty, diversity, function, and significance of the water resources of the Delaware River Basin, a 13,539-square mile watershed. In legislation signed into law in December 2016, the U.S. Congress declared that “the Delaware River Basin is a national treasure of great cultural, environmental, ecological, and economic importance.”

Approximately 15 million people (or about five percent of the nation’s population) rely on the water resources of the Delaware River Basin to support a variety of significant uses including public drinking water, industry, agriculture, power generation, recreation, fisheries and aquatic life.

The winter photo contest will begin on Dec. 21 with a deadline

of Feb. 15. Complete contest details, including instructions on how to submit photographs, are available on the DRBC website.

The DRBC is a federal/interstate government agency responsible for managing the water resources within the Delaware River Basin without regard to political boundaries. The five commission members are the governors of the basin states (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) and the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ North Atlantic Division, who represents the federal government.

To learn more about the commission, visit www.drbc.gov or follow DRBC on Twitter at @ DRBC1961.

Walton Village Clerk’s Corner

By Jody Brown

What’s In Your Eyes For The New Year?

By Larry Light Lucy was explaining to Charlie Brown at the end of the game why she had lost sight of the baseball and had failed to make the catch. “Sorry I missed that easy fly ball, manager. I thought I had it, but suddenly I remembered all the others I’ve missed, and the past got in my eyes.”

Cute story, but it has a powerful point.

The older we get, the more life experiences we accumulate.

Some are really good, some are okay and some can be really bad. The big challenge is learning how to process the really bad ones.

What’s in your eyes?

The Apostle Paul had first-hand knowledge of some really bad experiences. “Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.” (I Timothy 1:12-13, NIV) Paul had what we call “baggage” in his life. Things he regretted and wasn’t proud of. Things he would do differently if he had a do-over. There were times where he had crossed the line in decency and respect. He even went so far as to call himself the “chief of sinners”. (I Timothy 1:15, KJV) Usually, being called a chief is something to be proud of it. It represents a high rank of position or power. But, in this case, being a “chief of sinners” is not the title anybody would want.

So, what’s in your eyes today? What is causing you to miss today’s fly ball? It should be an easy catch, but something inside is a ball and chain around your leg. It’s a weight you can’t escape.

It’s a wound that doesn’t heal. It’s hurt that won’t go away.

Here is the remedy: “The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” (I Timothy 1:14) “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13b-14) The remedy is to experience grace being “poured out” on you through Christ’s mercy and forgiveness. You then go to work on letting go and forgetting, and push forward to live out your God-given destiny. It takes believing God’s word and a lot of prayer to allow grace to set you free. It’s usually hard work, but the struggle is worth it.

That’s what you should keep in your eyes for the new year!

Story source: Sermon Central Larry Light is Pastor at New Hope Community Church, Walton; 607-865-5436.

The next regular meeting of the Village of Walton Board of Trustees will be on Monday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. in the board room, 21 North Street.

Water/sewer bills will be mailed on Jan. 3 and are due without penalty if paid by Feb. 4. A 10 percent penalty will be added on all unpaid balances on Feb. 5. Call the office if you do not receive your bill.

The Walton Village Clerk’s office will be closed Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King.

Important note from the Sewer Department: DO NOT discharge sump pumps into your sewer drain. This causes the Walton Wastewater Treatment Plant to be over its water limit and costs all users more money to treat this water. Also, do not flush wipes of any kind, or paper towels. This causes additional wear on the pumps and equipment.

There is still funding available for the “First-Time” Home Buyers Program. Applications for this program are available at www.villageofwalton.com and the Delaware Opportunities website. The following programs are also available to village of Walton residents and are administered through Delaware Opportunities: rental assistance, and home repair - agrant for all of Delaware County.

Walton residents may call collect.

For questions regarding these or other village services, contact the office at 865-4358. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The village of Walton website www.villageofwalton. com where the board meetings are available for viewing.

I am lucky to be spending the holidays with West Coast relatives, and oh, what great times, right down to the annual Nerf gun war. It might sound strange to some, but what fun for ages 2 to 85, especially when played to the Star Wars theme song. We don’t get to spend enough time together due to the distance and the great-nieces and -nephews grow up so fast. Nor do I ever get enough of my brother-in-law’s famous seafood chowder, another holiday tradition.

Even with the wonderful times we are having my heart is thinking of those experiencing tough times during the holidays and I hope you will lend a hand to those who may need it.

We keep the family of Russell and Amelia Foote in our thoughts and prayers, as Russell remains in the hospital from his injury. There are a couple of opportunities for you to help: on

Sunday, Jan. 6, there will be a benefit breakfast at the Downsville Fire Hall, serving from 7 a.m. to noon. Also a benefit basket social for the family will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, at the Downsville Fire Hall, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the drawing begins at 7.

It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of another lifelong friend and neighbor, Mrs. Marie O’Dell.

Our sympathies to her daughter Josephine and family. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Burial will be in the Paige Cemetery, Downsville. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Colchester Community United Methodist Church, PO Box 305, Downsville, NY 13755.

This time of year is a time for reflection, remembrance and a time for hope and new resolutions.

“How wonderful that no one need wait a single moment to improve the world.” -Anne Frank.

Make a resolution to volun-

teer - all ages can do it, and it doesn’t necessarily mean joining an organization, although there are a few locally that could benefit from your time and talents. Just promise yourself to check in on a neighbor, teach your children to help someone that might not be able to shovel the snow, mow the lawn, rake the leaves. Teens can tutor a friend, or be a big brother or sister to someone who needs one.

It is not hard, nor expensive and the difference it can make in your happiness and those of your family and community is immeasurable. Check with your school, churches, Senior Citizens, Girl and Boy Scout groups, the American Legion, fire department.

Happy Birthday on Dec. 30 to Denise Murphy and Lorna Luscomb; Jan. 1 - Jack Boynton, Robert Carey; Jan. 2 - Debbie Morgan, Randy Fairbairn; Jan. 3 - Tish Drumm; Jan. 5 - Roberta “Bobbie” Nimmo, Chris Barnes; Jan. 6 - Joyce Yanson, Stacey Lewis.

Happy New Year!

January 2, 2019

Donald L. Schultz Donald L. Schultz, 86, of Walton, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Donald was born Dec. 20, 1932, in Suffern, the son of the late James and the late Irma (Doramus) Schultz.

Donald was a maintenance supervisor for the state of New Jersey. He enjoyed having cookouts and barbecues.

Donald is survived by his loving family, his companion, Lorraine Osborne, four children; brothers Harold, Doug and Danny of Florida; sister Olive Lewis of Florida, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, NY 13790.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.courtneyfh.com.

Marie C. O’Dell Marie C. O’Dell of Walton, a retired nurse’s aide at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home, Roscoe, and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Delhi. She was 89.

The daughter of the late Warren Tiffany Babcock O’Dell and Margaret Scudder Babcock, she was born March 9, 1929 in Gregorytown.

Marie was a member of the Colchester Community United Methodist Church, Downsville; a former member of the James Moore American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; and a former member of the Colchester Senior Citizens group. Marie enjoyed baking, gardening and working at church functions.

Sur vivors include her daughter, Josephine “Josie” M. Van Dunk of Walton; three grandsons, Christopher Weaver and his spouse Dannii, Daniel O’Dell and his spouse Samantha, and Michael O’Dell and his wife Karri; two great-granddaughters, Courtney and Lindsley; two nieces; a nephew; a sister-inlaw, Flora Babcock; and a special friend, Wendy Hunt.

She was predeceased by her husband, Kingsley O’Dell Sr.; her son, Kingsley O’Dell Jr.; a brother, Myron Babcock; and a sister, Margaret Nardi.

A memorial service will be in the spring. Burial will be in the Paige Cemetery, Downsville.

Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Colchester Community United Methodist Church, PO Box 305, Downsville, NY 13755.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Ho m e , R a i l r o a d Av e n u e , Roscoe; 607-498-4929 or 845-4395200 or www.Harris-FH.com.

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Virginia P. Goldsmith Virginia “Ginny” Goldsmith, 75, of Walton passed away Dec. 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

A l ov i n g w i f e, m o t h e r, grandmother and greatgrandmother, Virginia spent her the majority of her life in the community of Walton. She cherished the times spent with her family and friends, and is known for have an unconditional love for those she left behind. A devoted animal lover, she cared for her fur baby, “Fluffy.”

She is preceded in death by her husband Ted Goldsmith, mother Dorothy Barlow, and brother Michael Amore.

She is survived by her children, son Robert Goldsmith, son Bill (Susie) Goldsmith, daughter Debbie Goldsmith, and daughter Ka t h y ( D a v i d ) Va n Bu re n ; grandchildren Alexandra, Patrick, Ashley, Nicholas (Shelby), Rachel, Kristen (Nick), and Meaghan, as well as great-grandchildren Ryleigh and Ava. A memorial service will be held in Walton at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory.

Online condolences can be made at www.johnmoakey.com.

Joan Arlene Oliver Joan Arlene Oliver, 83, passed away early morning, Dec. 30, 2018, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Born to Howard and Mildred Kauffman, was born and raised in East Branch.

Joan is survived by her loving brother, Bill Kauffman Sr., and three children: Marilyn Ebert, James Oliver and Judith Rosenberger.

Joan loved her 12 grandchildren a n d m a n y, m a n y g r e a t grandchildren. Joan was a nature enthusiast and had quite a green thumb. She was a very talented seamstress, enjoyed quilting and many crafts, and carried on the family tradition of making wreathes and garlands. She also was a great baker and everyone was always welcome. She will be missed deeply.

A celebration of life party will be held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the East Branch Fire House.

Arrangements were by Harris Funeral Home.

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John R. Markle Jr. John R. Markle Jr. ( Johnny), 48, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, Dec. 28, 2018, at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton.

John was born on Aug. 9, 1970, in Norwich, the son of the late John and Jeanette (Wright) Markle. He loved the community of Walton and spent the remainder of his life where he felt most comfortable - surrounded by family and the many friends he had gained. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1991. John was employed for brief periods of time at D&D Napa, Walton and later for RFI where he worked at the US Soil and Water, Walton. John spent most of his time volunteering throughout the community, which included his favorite position - helping to deliver pizzas at Gramma D’s. John attended New Hope Community Church and was a long-time member of the Walton Grange, and a more recent member of the Sons of the American Legion.

John was a proud supporter of the Walton Warriors and served as manager for the soccer, basketball and football programs.

The family would like to thank Coach Jim Hoover and all those involved in the Walton football program for allowing him to be part of a winning tradition. Being part of the state championship in 2007 was one of the highlights of his life. The family would also like to thank Chris and Doreen for their generous time, allowing Johnny to ride shotgun delivering pizzas with Chris. During his many nights delivering food he would often say to Chris, “I have a good life” and would list all those important to him.

John enjoyed a very fulfilling life with his family and many friends. He had a passion for country music and had recently seen in concert Hank Williams Jr., Charlie Daniels and Toby Keith. John also loved sports and was a major fan of the New York Yankees, Syracuse Orange basketball, and Clemson football teams. He attended many college and professional games but was most proud of his recent trip to West Point with his cousin Chris.

John loved all aspects of the military and proudly collected military memorabilia. Johnny also had a love for pets and was very close with Sammy, Daisy, Jack, Carly, Dooney and Bella.

They will all miss him greatly.

Johnny also enjoyed simple things like a hot cup of coffee at Gramma D’s and TA’s Place, where everyone treated him like family.

John is survived by his special friend and longtime companion, Rosemary Middlebrooks, many aunts, uncles and cousins; many

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special friends including Chris and Tammy Brundege, Betty Brundege, Pastors Larry Light and Jack Steele, his favorite uncle, Fred Wright, Justin and Joshua Knapp, Payton Palmatier, Clayton “Junie” Stanton Jr., and the entire Vandemark family who took Johnny under their wings during race season. Johnny touched many lives and leaves behind many friends. Rosemary (Rosey-poo) as Johnny called her, was the light of his life and kept a watchful eye over all his needs.

They will certainly miss one another.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Wednesday, Jan. 2, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the New Hope Community Church where services will be held at 6 with Pastor Larry Light officiating. A dinner at the Harby Center will follow the service. Johnny would want as many as possible to show pride for the Walton Warriors by wearing Orange and Black.

Memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made to the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, Walton, NY, 13856, the Wounded Warriors, Walton Grange or the Walton Booster Club.

Arrangement are under the direction of the Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.courtneyfh.com.

Mary Lou Decker Mary Lou Decker, 79, of Walton, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville.

Mary Lou was born March 8, 1939, in Walton, the daughter of the late Albert and Ruth (DuMond) Decker.

Mar y Lou was a home healthcare aide who took wonderful care of many people over the years. She also operated Mary Lou’s Farm Stand for many years. She enjoyed baking and growing vegetables in her garden.

Mary Lou’s specialty was baking pies.

Mary Lou is survived by her cousins, Fred DuMond of Delhi and Cathy DuMond Wagner of Oregon; special friends, Anna Nochta and Terri Green, both of Walton, her furry companion, Rascal, and many other people she befriended over the years.

She was predeceased by her sister, Virginia C. Decker, on April 26, 2014.

A memorial service and burial will take place in the spring at a date and time to be announced.

Memorial Contributions in Mary Lou’s memory may be made to Plymouth Community Church, 6033 County Highway 21, Walton, NY 13856.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.courtneyfh.com.

Eric Houck Sr. Eric Lawrence Houck Sr. passed away Dec. 28, 2018, in Deltona, Fla. He was born Sept. 25, 1938, at the old Smith Hospital on Mead Street in Walton, to Lawrence and Florence (Beers) Houck.

Eric enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1955 and proudly served his country aboard the USS Lexington until November 1959. He returned home, met and married Ruth Ann (French) Houck on Dec. 27, 1959. They just celebrated 59 years of marriage.

Er i c w a s a we l l - k n ow n businessman who loved to dabble in many enterprises and was always busy. He owned and operated Delhi Chemicals with his brother Virgil, Jan’s Restaurant and most recently Tom’s Tire Barn, which was operated by him and his family. Eric’s greatest loves were his family, whom he loved to spoil, cooking and his infamous fish fries or pancakes breakfasts.

His grandchildren could always count on Grandpa (Pop-Pop) to have Tic Tacs in his pocket.

When not spending time with the family, you could find him fishing or tending his garden. He had a green thumb and could grow most anything he set his mind to.

Eric is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Ann, his sons Eric Jr. and John and his daughter Ja n ( M i c h a e l ) C a l h o u n ; grandchildren Brenda (Stephen) Ramos, Jennifer Houck, Steven Core, Katy (Alex) Northrup and Molly Cairns; his greatgrandchildren Ethan Ramos and Charlotte Joslin, and many sisterin-laws, brother in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as many friends.

Ser vices will be at the convenience of the family at a later time.

Condolences to the family may be made online at www. courtneyfh.com.

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Warriors Claim MAC Boys’ Title For First Crown in 10 Years

Sports 2018 B-G Girls Win Own Kazalski Tourney

By Tom Coddington BAINBRIDGE — The Bainbridge Guilford girls’ basketball team won its own Kazalski Invitational tournament, but in the championship game on Thursday, Dec. 28, visiting Deposit/Hancock stayed close to the Bobcats in the first quarter, and after the host squad dominated File Photo the second stanza, 20-7, the SCORING FOR 1,000 — B-G junior visiting Eagles scored 24 Abigail Selfridge shoots over the points in the third to cut the defense of D/H’s Erin Ballard durdeficit to seven points. In the ing the championship game of the final frame, B-G took charge Kazalski tournament. The ball went and finished with a 68-48 tri- through the net, and gave her a caumph. reer total of 1,000 points.

Bobcat Coach Bob Conway noted that during the game points and Palmatier tallied 17.

Selfridge, a junior, scored the Laycee Drake paced the Eagles’ 1,000th point of her career, one offense with 22 points. day after Palmatier.

Selfridge finished with 31

DA’s Nate Craft Makes History At DA First Male Athlete to Reach 1,000 points

By Rosie Cunningham

DELHI - Last Tuesday night [Jan. 30] history was made for the Delaware Academy athletic program.

Senior Nate Craft joined the 1,000 point club and is the first ever Delaware Academy male to hit the 1,000 point mark.

The milestone came about on the road at Chenango Forks (DA fell 64-58 in OT).

Craft cut to the left block from the high post and converted a pass from teammate Tyler Bruce for a routine lay up.

This season, after 17 games, according to Kelly, Craft averages 5.5 rebounds per game, has a field goal percentage of 52

percent, and a points per game average of 16.4.

As for his being the first male athlete to reach the feat, Craft said he is surprised.

“There have been some amazing male athletes that have played at Delaware Academy,” he said. “Seth Haight, Connor Gioffe, Greg O’Connell...the list goes on.”

The Bloomville resident admitted that he was nervous a week prior to the achievement, but as he drew closer, his nerves subsided.

“My teammates are and were very supportive - they were just as happy as me to have accomplished 1,000 points,” he said.

“It was a special moment for the team and the school.”

Ram Boys Handily Clinch Delaware League Title

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - South Kortright (No. 1) edged out No. 3 Margaretville 58-37 in the Delaware League title game at SUNY Delhi Friday [Feb. 16].

The Rams took the court ready

to play and sophomore Austin Lamport set the tone as he knocked down the first shot of the game off of a 3-pointer. The boys in blue passed the ball well, were hard to handle on the defensive side and all of the squad looked to score.

B-G Girls Hold off Late DA Rally to Earn Fourth MAC Title in a Row

By Tom Coddington VESTAL — For the first three quarters of Friday’s [Feb. 16] Midsate Athletic Conference championship game at the Events Center at SUNY Binghamton, the BainbridgeGuilford girls’ basketball team seemed on the way to an easy victory over Delaware Academy.

Both teams spread out their scoring well. The Selfridge sisters, Abigail and Erica, tallied 11 points apiece and Megan Pal-

matier finished with 10. For DA, Logan Bruce had a game-high 12 points, while Anna Post and Oliva Wakin each scored 11.

For the Bobcats, it was the fourth consecutive MAC championship. This year’s team has been ranked first in Class C for most of the season. DA had defeated B-G earlier in the regular season, and the Bulldogs’ only blemish to their record was from Section II’s Cambridge in the DA tournament. Cambridge is ranked second in the state behind the Bobcats.

SK Girls Take All in League Championship

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - So far, it has been a good year for the homeless Rams.

The South Kortright (No. 1) girls took down Stamford (No. 2) 38-28 once again in Friday’s championship game at SUNY Delhi. This season, both the boys and the girls teams have had to practice and play games on the road due to the renovations to their home court and gymnasium.

This was the second time the Rams defeated Stamford this season, having defeated the Indians on Jan. 23.

As predicted, SK out-maneuvered the Indian squad on the defensive end and their aggressiveness is hard to handle. However, as far as talent stacked up, the Stamford team is no less talented and Madison Hoyt’s recent injury didn’t help the Lady Indians on Friday.

By Tom Coddington VESTAL — A third quarter run of 10 points was the key for a long-awaited Midstate Athletic Conference title for the Walton boys’ basketball team on Friday’s [Feb. 16] victory over Delaware Academy in the championship game. The Warriors had a one point lead at the halftime,

but going into the final frame, their edge was 11 points, and it pretty much stayed that way.

Warrior Head Coach Dave Gardepe commented, “We knew they (the Bulldogs) had been the champions last year, so we thought they might have an edge on us. We planned it a little different and worked together as a team. I had the seniors when I was coaching them as seventh

graders. Our guys have played in AAU ball in the summer every year, and they know how to play together, and that was the key.”

The Warriors are the top seed in the Section IV Class C brackets, and have a bye in the first round. On Friday, they will host the winner of eighth-seeded Sidney and ninth-seeded Newark Valley.

Delhi Wins! Delaware Academy Girls’ Basketball Team Claims State Class D Title in Overtime

By Tom Coddington SOUTH TROY — The last game of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) girls’ basketball may have been the most exciting contest in the three days from Friday to Sunday [March 16-18].

The Class D game went into overtime after both teams scored 46 points in regulation play.

The Section IV Champion Delaware Academy Bulldogs and the Section VI champion One happy pile.

Franklinville Panthers obviously were the best two raced down the field, where teams in the classification, Logan Bruce settled in the corhaving been ranked first and ner. She sank the three-point second for most of the season. goal at the buzzer to send the With Franklinville holding a game into overtime.

45-42 lead in the closing minWakin tipped the jump ball ute of regulation, the DA girls to her sister, Olivia Wakin, who battled back. Sophia Wakin was fouled and made one of made one of two free throws, two shots. The Bulldogs creand the Panthers’ Danielle ated a turnover, and Olivia Haskell did the same. The Wakin sank a two-point goal.

Bulldogs got the rebound and Haskell drained a shot from

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beyond the arc to tie the score at 49-49, and followed it with a two-pointer. Aileen Nealis made one of two at the line, and Olivia Wakin followed with a drive to the hoop, and then Sophia Wakin cashed in on two free throws. Haskell tried a long range shot, but it was off the mark, and the DA girls were crowned as the state champions.

WDA’s Chandler Merwin Places Second In State Meet

By Tom Coddington ALBANY - Eight area wrestlers qualified for the state tournament last weekend — four from Walton/Delaware Academy, three from Bainbridge-Guilford/ Afton/ Harpursville and one from

Oneonta. Going into Saturday, only three remained, but going into the final round, WDA’s Chandler Merwin at 113 pounds remained.

Two of the eight had placed in the 2017 tournament — Caleb Robinson of WDA and Ben Bivar of BGAH, but neither quite made it this

year. Other area competitors were Cody Merwin and Bailey Wood of WDA, Shane Hoover and Mike Wilmot of BGAH and Leroy Williams of Oneonta.

W/DA finished in sixth place among the Division II teams with 41.5 points.

for the Eagles.

Burt Reed began his career fresh out of college at the age of 23, 16 years ago. He credits the DCS board of 2003 and Bob Mackey for the opportunity.

He reminisced about the first game he ever coached at Gilbertsville Mount-Upton against the defending state champions, Mcgraw.

Downsville Soccer Coach Burt Reed Earns 200th Win

By Rosie Cunningham DOWNSVILLE - The Downsville Central School girls varsity coach hit a career milestone this week - his 200th win as a coach

Walton Boys Fall to Greene in MAC Finals

By Rosie Cunningham SIDNEY ­ - Walton fell to Greene 3-2 in a close call on Tuesday in the Mid-state Athletic Conference championship.

Walton worked hard on the defensive end to stave off the offensive attack of Greene until the final two minutes of the first half as Spencer Klumpp netted a solid goal to take a 1-0 lead going into the break.

But the Warriors wouldn’t go away as Isaac Vesterfelt scored with just under 11 minutes left in the game. However, Greene hung on to take home the 3-2 win.

Walton’s Olivia Harby Drops 1,000th Point Warriors Defeat Deposit-Hancock

By Rosie Cunningham WALTON - Olivia Harby hit a hoop milestone athletes dream about. On Dec. 20, Harby needed 15 points going into the game to reach 1,000 and surpassed that goal with a 23 point shooting display. Harby made seven field goals and hit 7-of-8 from the line. The Warriors toppled Deposit-Hancock (D-H) 63-33 in Mid-state Athletic Conference hoop action.

Walton’s Olivia Harby hugs friend and former teammate Madison LeBarge after being presented with the game-ball Harby scored her 1000th point during her team’s 62-33 win over Deposit/Hancock on Thursday.

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SK Rams Are The Delaware League Champs

By Rosie Cunningham ONEONTA - Defense and active sticks helped lead the Rams to a handy 10-1 defeat of Jefferson in the Delaware League Championship game Thursday at Neahwa Park in Oneonta.

According to South Kortright Coach Bob VanValkenburgh,

the boys in blue have not been in the running for the championship title in nine years.

SK Pitching ace Kenton Pickett earned his sixth win from the mound this season - striking out four batters and allowing only three hits for the win.

The Rams (13-1, 8-1) were top notch from the field and hit the ball hard across the board.

DA Girls, Unatego Boys Dominate Harbaugh Invite

By Tom Coddington

The Downsville Central School’s Girls Varsity Soccer team after they won the Section IV Title.

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Downsville Girls Soccer Win The Section IV Title

By Rosie Cunningham ONEONTA — It was a great day to be an Eagle on Monday, Oct. 29 as Downsville took down South Kortright to win their first Section IV title since 2005.

SK Boys Win Chic Walshe Title, Girls Take Third

By Rosie Cunningham

DAVENPORT - The boys in blue took home a hefty 6-1 victory over Worcester on Satur-

DELHI — There was no doubt that the Delaware Academy girls’ track and field team would win Wednesday’s (May 9) Ed Harbaugh on its own field. The Bulldogs racked up 11 first place finishes and 190 points. Unadilla Valley was a distant second with 113.5 points in the 14-team

Stamford’s Skylar Shafer Breaks 200-Meter Track Record

By Rosie Cunningham

day to clinch the Chic Walshe Championship title at Charlotte Valley Central School.

event. Stamford was third with 49.5 points, followed by Cherry Valley-Springfield with 38, Deposit/Hancock 36, GilbertsvilleMount Upton/ Morris 16, Andes 14, Franklin 13, Laurens/Milford 13, Walton 12, Unatego seven, South Kortright/Charlotte Valley six, Harpursville/Afton five and Edmeston none.

STAMFORD - Skylar Shafer sprinted her way to a Stamford Central School (SCS) record Wednesday, May 9, at the Ed

Harbaugh Invitational at Delaware Academy.

The SCS junior varsity track member broke a 32-year record in the 200 meter category with a time of 27.2 seconds.

Cross Country Team To Represent Delaware Academy In State Action

By Rosie Cunningham CHENANGO VALLEY - It’s been a season for the books for Delaware Academy. The cross

The B-G Volleyball team after capturing the NYS Class-D Championship.

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B-G Volleyball Captures Second Straight NYS Class-D Championship

By Rosie Cunningham

GLENS FALLS - The defending state champions did it once

again.

Bainbridge-Guilford swept the Section VI champion Panama 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-19)

at Cool Insuring Arena at the Glens Falls Civic Center to earn its second straight state championship.

Deposit’s Makenzie Stiles Hurls Her Way to Another Perfect Game

By Rosie Cunningham DEPOSIT Deposit’s Makenzie Stiles has been taking names and hurling strikeouts.

The junior pitcher threw an-

other career no-hitter on Friday night, striking out 15 en route to a 15-0 Deposit victory over Sidney on the road.

Stiles walked not one batter over the game’s six innings and the only base runner Sid-

ney had came from the team’s lone error.

Earlier in the week, the 17-year-old achieved her 11th perfect game against Unadilla Valley Wednesday, as well as a state record for perfect games.

Downsville and South Kortright Girls Are DL CoChamps

By Rosie Cunningha

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ONEONTA - The Downsville and South Kortright girls soccer teams fought to a 1-1 tie at Wright National Soccer Campus for the Delaware League Championship - both teams were named co-champions.

While SK has experience and strength, Downsville beat the Rams to the ball time after time and for the most part, were the speedier team.

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Olivia Brunner, the Eagle keeper, looks to make the save during the 2018 crossover game.

DA Girls, Unatego Boys Win MAC Track & Field Titles SIDNEY— As expected, the Delaware Academy girls and Unatego boys finished first in Wednesday’s (May 16) Midstate Athletic Conference track and field meet.

country team represented Section IV at the state championship meet on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Sunken Meadow State Park in Long Island.

DA’s Bruce Wins Section IV Girls’ Pentathlon

By Tom Coddington SIDNEY ­— Delaware Academy senior Logan Bruce racked up 3,075 points to easily win the Section IV small school Pentathlon on Friday, and won all of the five events. She recorded 753 points in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 15.69 sec- Logan Bruce stands next to a banner with onds, 736 in the Delaware Academy track coach Matt Albright. high jump at 1.6 Bruce was recognized for being a 2018 state meters, 595 in the track champion. long jump at 5.13 meters, 412 in the shot put at 8.19 meters, and 579 in the 800-meter run in two minutes and 39.54 seconds.

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Roxbury’s Claire McDaniel Pitches Perfect Game

January 2, 2019

By Rosie Cunningham ROXBURY - Roxbury’s Claire McDaniel pitched a perfect game for the Rockets - the third in the history of the school.

The senior hurler led the squad to a 19-0 shutout against Windham Tuesday.

Claire McDaniel

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Eagles Overcome Oriskany in Regional Baseball ENDWELL — The Deposit/ Hancock baseball team had a challenge on Saturday, from Section III champion Oriskany, but relief pitcher Darren Shaver shut it down in the final four innings, and the Eagles emerged with an 8-4 victory.

The Deposit/Hancock team is seen after winning the NYSPHSAA Class D championship game

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D/H Eagles Are First Area Baseball State Champions

By Tom Coddington VESTAL — With the first five players in the batting order

providing most of the punch, the Deposit/Hancock baseball team did something no area team in the sport has ever done before — win a state champion-

ship — on Saturday [June 9] at Binghamton University. The Eagles defeated Section II champion Fort Plain, 9-3.

Lumberjacks Down Bobcats, 3-0, To Win MAC Title Again

By Tom Coddington DEPOSIT ­ — The Deposit

softball team continued its su-

over visiting Bainbridge-Guil-

premacy in the Midstate Athlet-

ford in the league champion-

ic Conference with a 3-0 victory

ship game on Wednesday.

Lumberjacks’ Stiles Pitches Second Consecutive Perfect Game In Class D Championship

By Tom Coddington NIMMONSBURG — Deposit softball pitcher Makenzie Stiles did something that probably no other pitcher in New York has

TREADWELL

By Debbie Tuthill 607-829-8531 dtuthill@stny.rr.com

Condolences to Rosie Miner and family at the death of her mother, Hilda Barnes. Calling hours will be Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. with a memorial service at the Treadwell United Methodist Church on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m.

Congratulations to David Davis who was promoted to Sergeant on the Raleigh Police Department. David is the son of

Many will be kept warm this winter because of the blankets given by the Trinity Covenant. Thanks to everyone for their generosity.

The Hamden Senior Citizens Club met for its Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the Hamden Town Hall. The Farmer’s Wife from Hobart catered a pork dinner with mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, french cut green beans, coleslaw, sticky buns, and homemade applesauce. As people gathered, they nibbled on crackers and cheese. The meal ended with various Christmas cookies and apple crisp and lemon bars.

After the meal, the second and third grade select chorus from the Walton Elementary School under the direction of music teacher The-

Sports Editor Retires

By Tom Coddington It has been fun, for almost 46 years, but it is time for this writer to retire. We have made friends of coaches, athletic directors and executives in Section IV and IX, many of whom are also now retired.

The number of games in all of the sports The Reporter covers also cannot be counted. We have covered contests as far away as Buffalo, Long Island and the north country, and have enjoyed them all.

Yours truly also no longer will have email, so if you want to talk with this retiree, call 845-676-4718.

Rams Clinch the DL Championship Title Once Again

ever done on Friday. The junior, who holds the state record for perfect games, followed up Thursday’s Section IV semifinal PG against Gilboa Conesville (15-0) with a 22-0 rout of Marathon, the tournament’s third

seed in Saturday’s championship game.

She struck out the first seven Olympian batters, and finished with 16 whiffs, including the last five, and the ball never got out of the infield.

ONEONTA - It’s another championship title in the books for the South Kortright Rams.

Cecil and Carol Davis.

Welcome to the Millsaps who bought the old A.L. Kellogg school on Main Street.

A Tai Chi class will be held starting Jan. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kellogg Educational & Community Center. Classes will be Jan. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, and 23.

Movie night at the Kellogg Educational & Community Center will show A House With A Clock In The Walls at 7 p.m. on Jan. 5.

Treadwell Fire Department meets Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. at the firehouse.

The 4 County Bookmobile will

be in Treadwell from 2:40-3:10 on Main Street on Jan. 8.

Treadwell Community Club will meet for a craft lunch at noon at Triarsi’s on Jan. 8.

Treadwell United Methodist Women will meet Jan. 15 starting at noon for a dish to pass luncheon followed by highlights of the Museum of the Bible led by Nancy Barnes from her Washington, DC trip.

Exhibit at the Kellogg Educational & Community Center on Jan. 18 on the United Methodist Church from 11-3.

Treadwell Community Cafe

Fundraiser will be held Jan. 18 from 11:30-2:30 at the Kellogg Educational and Community Center. The proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to buy exercise equipment for adults at the Kellogg fields.

Treadwell Lego Club will meet Jan. 19 from 10-11:30 at the Kellogg Educational and Community Center.

Tomes and Scones will meet Jan. 26, 10 a.m. at the Franklin Free Library. The book is Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah.

Check out new January events at franklinfreelibrary.org.

Do you make New Year Resolutions? Last year I made a resolution to not complain. As I think back through the year, I think I did pretty good with a 70 percent success rate. What did I learn? Complaining did not accomplish much when ”I fell off the wagon.” I did learn to be a bit more proactive. I learned I couldn’t change other people much by complaining. I should continue the same resolution this year but haven’t chosen a new one yet. Will let you know.

Happy New Year!

resa Bolton entertained the group.

As requested by Don Moore the students began their performance with God Bless America. Some parents and grandparents came to see the performance and enjoyed it as well. Before going back to school, the children had cookies, apples and oranges, and candy canes. Happy Birthday was sung to Julian Wilcox, Lucille Courtney, Jane Howard, and Carol Irwin for having birthdays in December.

Happy Anniversary wishes went to Ron and Betty Pinney. The seniors sang Christmas carols led by Jamie O’Donnell and Julian Wilcox accompanying on the keyboard.

With the lighted Christmas tree and decorated tables, the room was full of holiday cheer. The next meeting of the Hamden Seniors is Wednesday, Jan. 23 at noon at the Hamden Town Hall. Lyndsay Romosinski from NY Connects of the Office of the Aging will talk about various senior citizen scams. She

will explain how to protect against being tricked by fraudulent calls and mailings. All are welcome to the meal and program. Just bring a dish to pass and table service. Beverages are provided.

Hamden Town Historian Loretta Foster told the Hamden Seniors that the children who participated in the October Hamden Schoolhouse reenactment for the Oneonta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution asked to have a Christmas party as the children in the past had done because they had so much fun at the first one. Loretta plans to do so next year. To prepare for this, she asks if people have an old-fashioned or homemade ornament or decoration that they would like to donate to the Schoolhouse Museum to decorate a tree for the party. The ornament would have your name and the history of the ornament on it. She brought a quilted square with an appliquéd angel made by

Florence Tyler as an example. It hangs on Loretta’s tree now but will be on the Schoolhouse tree next December. Florence Tyler was one of the founding members many years ago of the Hamden Senior Citizens. As the party will be an enactment, Loretta is looking for a pair of boys’ or men’s black ice skates, a strand of bubbler lights for a wreath, Christmas and New Year postcards, old taffeta dresses or skirts to use for costumes, toy tin horns and drums, in addition to the ornaments. The party will be filmed as was the first enactment.

The October event will be shown to the Seniors in May. Those using YouTube can see it by going on the Oneonta Chapter of the DAR site. You can bring the items to the town hall for any game day or seniors meeting. January Game Days are Jan. 7 and 21, and the Senior meeting is Jan. 23. You can call Loretta at 607-865-7892 for more information.

Those who use the Hamden Town Hall frequently as do the seniors group appreciate the work that Dennise Yeary and Ryan Kilmer and others put into the upkeep of the public hall and kitchen. Recently Ryan took out all the glasses from a cabinet to fix some collapsing shelves. Dennise washed all the glasses as she would in her own home before putting them back. She and her granddaughter also washed the dirty wall running from the restrooms to the end of the building. She will clean the other walls as time permits. It is nice to work and hold functions in such clean and well-kept rooms.

Church services for the Hamden, DeLancey and West Delhi Churches for Sunday, Jan. 6, will be held in the West Delhi Church at 11 a.m. Rev. Connie Stone will be leading the service.

By Rosie Cunningham

South Kortright and Margaretville faced-off at Wright National Soccer Campus to vie for the Delaware League title and the Rams came out ahead, with a 2-1 victory.

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Includes all utilities, snow removal & lawn care. Month to month lease, references required, no pets. Available now. 607-3532251 or 708-297-6674. BTFFR MOUNTAINVIEW ESTATES-A NICE PLACE TO LIVE! All apartments have appliances, ample storage and patio/balcony. Also on-site laundry, playground, on-site parking, and full time maintenance staff. Call or stop in for application. Mountainview Terrace, Walton, NY. 607-8654278, NYS Relay 711, Monday & Wednesday 8AM – 4:00 PM. EHO/HCA BTFFR Walton 2 bedroom, $650 plus security, heat included, recently remodeled with new kitchen, carpet, paint. No pets or smoking. Call Michelle, 607-2877878.

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We allow one small pet with pet deposit. Stop in or call for application. Westbrook Apartments, 141 East Street, Walton, NY 13856. 607-865-8762, NYS Relay 711, Tues. and Thurs. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, EHO, HCA BTFFR

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LEGAL NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: 357 Sherwood Rd LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/08/18. 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 the process to the LLC, 13-27 146th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Cambanella, LLC with SSNY on 11/13/18. Office: Delaware SSNY desg as agent for process & shall mail to: 8754 Bay 16th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11214. Any lawful purpose.

OT Estate LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/6/18. Off. loc.: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail proc.: Ofshtein Law Firm, P.C., 15 Bay 29th St., 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11214.

Purp.: any lawful purp.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company under New York Limited Liability Company Law, (“LLCL”). The name of the Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) is B. R. C. FORESTRY LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State is September 13, 2018. The County within the State of New York in which the principal office of the LLC is located is Delaware. The secretary of the State of New York is hereby designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against him or her is 380 Ryan Road, Deposit, New York 13754. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any purpose allowed by law.

Notice of formation of Treffeisen Maintenance LLC., Office location 52 Union St. Sidney, NY 13838, in Delaware County. Ar-

ticles of Org. filed with NYS Department of State on 9/5/18. NYS Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. NYS Secretary of State shall mail service of process (SOP) to Registered Agent, United States Corporation Agents, INC., 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

United States Corporation Agents, INC is designated as agent for SOP at 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228, purpose is any lawful purpose.

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF DELAWARE WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v.

LEIGH M. LAMONICA A/K/A LEIGH LAMONICA A/K/A LEIGH LA MONICA, BRUCE E. LAMONICA A/K/A BRUCE LAMONICA A/K/A BRUCE LA MONICA, et al., Defendants NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Delaware County on October 19, 2018, I, Gary Grayson, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 11, 2019 at 1st Floor Lobby, 111 Main Street, Delhi, County of Delaware, State of New York, at 1:30 P.M., the premises described as follows: 415 Crystal Meadow Rd Colchester, NY 13782 f/k/a 15 Crystal Meadow Road Downsville, NY 13755 SBL No.: 340.-2-15 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Colchester, County of Delaware and State of New York The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 2017-312 in the amount of $161,139.84 plus interest and costs.

Tammy L. Garcia-Klipfel, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072 Notice of Qualification of MARSALA FARM, L.P. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/29/18. Office location: DELAWARE County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/21/2012. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 50 Railroad Ave., Kenvil, NJ 07847. Ad-

We accept dress to be maintained in DE: CSC, 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808.

Name/address of genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St. #4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of LLC. Pheny Family Holdings, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/2018.

Office location: Delaware County. Principal business location: 60 Main St., Delhi, NY 13753. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to c/o Peter H. Elitzer, 952 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: any business permitted under law.

Notice of Formation of BCDC Catskills LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/29/18. Office location: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 14441 Purves St., Apt. 908, Long Island City, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Empire Metal Works Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/6/18. Office location: Delaware County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Robert A. Gouldin, Esq., 93 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose: any lawful activity.

FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE File #: 10561 Docket #: B-00767-18 SUMMONS (Publication) In the Matter of Bentley J Woolard (DOB: 7/21/2015), A child subject of a Termination of Parental Rights Proceeding IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: To: Nicholas Ildefonso c/o Cheryle Askerzadah 147 Prospect Ave. Walton, NY 13856 A petition under Article 6 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court requesting the following relief: Termination of Parental Rights; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court on Date/Time: January 14, 2019 at 9:00 AM

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Purpose: Continuation of Initial Appearance Part: GAR Floor/Room: Floor 1/ Room 1 Presiding: Hon. Gary A. Rosa Location: Courthouse 3 Court St. Delhi, NY 13753 to answer the petition and to be dealt with in accordance with Article 6 of the Family Court Act. On your failure to appear as herein directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.

Upon your failure to appear, all of your parental rights may be terminated and your failure to appear shall further constitute a denial of your interest in the child who is the subject of the proceeding, which denial may result, without further notice, in the transfer or commitment of the child’s care, custody or guardianship or in the child’s adoption in this or any subsequent proceeding in which such care, custody or guardianship or adoption may be at issue.

Dated: December 4, 2018 Lori L. Metzko, Clerk of Court TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Gary A. Rosa of the Family Court, Delaware County, dated and filed with the petition and other papers in the Office of the Clerk of the Family Court, Delaware County.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC., V. EUGENE E. PECKHAM, ESQ., AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND MILITARY ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF THE UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR WATSON A/K/A ARTHUR E. WATSON; ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 22, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC. is the Plaintiff and EUGENE E. PECKHAM, ESQ., AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND MILITARY ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF THE UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR WATSON A/K/A ARTHUR E. WATSON, ET AL. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the 1ST FLOOR LOBBY, 111 MAIN ST, DELHI, NY 13753, on January 23, 2019 at 1:15 pm, premises known as 3578 RIVER RD, DOWNSVILLE, NY 13755: Section 376, Block 3, Lot 3: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE

BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE IN THE HAMLET OF CORBETT, TOWN OF COLCHESTER, COUNTY OF DELAWARE, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 20151028.

Thomas Hegeman, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-KS5, V. GLEN A. COLE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 20, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-KS5 is the Plaintiff and GLEN A. COLE, ET AL. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SECOND FLOOR LOBBY, 111 MAIN ST, DELHI NY 13753, on January 23, 2019 at 10:30 am, premises known as 300 MAPLE AVENUE, HOBART, NY 13788: Section 88.5, Block 7, Lot 17.11: PARCEL I ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF STAMFORD, COUNTY OF DELAWARE AND STATE OF NEW YORK PARCEL II ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF HOBART, TOWN OF STAMFORD, COUNTY OF DELAWARE AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 2017367. Xibai Gao, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

Hass Holdings LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/7/2018.

Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 164 River St., Sidney, NY 13838. General Purpose.

TOWN OF BOVINA Seasonal Road Closure Starting 3/10th of a mile from County Highway 5 to the Bovina Stamford Town line, Scutt Mountain Road in the Town of Bovina will not be maintained beginning January 1, 2019 through April 1, 2019.

Ed Weber Town of Bovina Highway Superintendent 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, Wednesday, January 02, 2019, 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 05, 2018 Julie B. Townsend Town Clerk 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 CWBAS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-17, Plaintiff against ANTHONY LANZA A/K/A ANTHONY T. LANZA, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Druckman Law Group PLLC, 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 17, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at 1st Floor Lobby of Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi NY on January 25, 2019 at 12:15 PM. Premises known as 437 Meehan Road, Margaretville, NY 12455. Sec 262 Block 1 Lot 19. All those tracts, pieces or parcels of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Middletown, County of Delaware and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $400,000.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 689/15. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Robert A. Gouldin, Esq, Referee 37222 WOLF HOLLOW CAMP LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/29/18.

Office: Delaware County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 548, Andes, NY 13731-0548. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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 2019, 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. 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/ 2019 for the purpose of receiving taxes listed on said roll.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2019 without charge of interest.

On all such remaining un-

paid taxes after January 31, 2019, there shall be added interest of one(1) percent for the month of February and one (1) percent for each additional month or fraction thereof until such taxes are paid to the County Treasurer, pursuant to law. All tax receipts will be held for 10 working days when payment is made by check. There will be an additional charge of $20.00 for all checks returned unpaid.

Dated December 12, 2018 Marcia Shaw Tax Collector Town of Meredith Legal Notice Town of Delhi Aquatic Center (The Delhi Pool) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; there will be a Pool Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting at 6:00pm to be held at the Town of Delhi, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, New York on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6:00pm.

NOTE: the Pool Committee meeting will be at 7:00pm following the PAC meeting.

By Order of The Delhi Pool Committee Elsa Schmitz Town Clerk, Town of Delhi ORGANIZATIONAL 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, Monday January 14, 2019 at 6:00PM at the Town Hall, 148 Bridge Street, Trout Creek, NY By order of the Town Board Dated 12/18/2018 Michelle Phoenix Town of Tompkins Town Clerk TOWN OF MEREDITH SPECIAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP MEETING AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Tuesday, January 8th, starting at 6:30 PM, with Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting to Immediately Follow at the Meredith Town Hall.

A Community Gathering The purpose of this meeting is to bring community members together to form a steering committee to advise the Town of Meredith Town Council in regards to the Town’s community property on Honest Brook Road. The Town recently received a NYSERDA Grant for the installation of a solar facility for the community property. Please join us on Tuesday night, January 8th, at 6:30 PM to discuss this project at the Meredith Town Hall, 4247 Turnpike Road, Meredith Square, Town of Meredith.

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 2019, will be in attendance at the Town Hall located at 148 Bridge St. Trout Creek, NY 13847 starting on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The office will be open on Monday through Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 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, 2019 without charge or interest. On all such remaining unpaid taxes on or after February 1, 2019, 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.

Dated: December 18, 2018 Michelle Phoenix Town of Tompkins Clerk/ Collector LEGAL NOTICE The regular meeting of Village of Delhi’s Planning Board of Appeals has been changed to Tuesday, January 8, 2019 6:00 pm at the Delhi Village Hall, Court Street.

Roger Hilstrom Chair Delhi Planning Board NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW 1. The name of the limited liability company (“LLC”) is Bennett Lawn & Log LLC. 2. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State is December 17, 2018.

3. The County within the State of New York in which the principal office of the LLC is located is Delaware.

4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is hereby designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her is: 1139 Cadosia Road, Hancock, NY 13783.

5. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any purpose allowed by law.

NOTIFICATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING/MONTHLY MEETING Please take notice that the organizational meeting for the Bovina Fire District of the Town of Bovina Center, County of Delaware, New York, will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. At the Bovina Fire Hall, 36 Maple Street.

This notification is being given pursuant to 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 Bovina Fire District.

Dana Sluiter Secretary Bovina Fire District Public Notice The Delaware County Planning Board meetings are held at 7:00 PM at the Delaware County Office Building located at 111 Main Street in Delhi. The 2018 meeting schedule is as follows: January 2, 2019 February 6, 2019 March 6, 2019 April 3, 2019 May 1, 2019 June 5, 2019 July 3, 2019 August 7, 2019 September 4, 2019 October 2, 2019 November 6, 2019 December 4, 2019 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the policy holders of the Franklin Fire Insurance Company will be held at the home of the secretary, 13077 State Highway 357, Franklin, New York, on January 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing four directors to succeed Richard Blackman, Beverly Koopman, Heather Ross, and Richard Yarnes whose terms then expire and for the transaction of any other business which may properly come before the meeting.

Ruth Sickler, Secretary Five Down Below LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/20/18. Office: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process

against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1187 Main Avenue, Suite 3G, Clifton, NJ 07011. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

“NOTICE TO BID” The Town of Franklin is offering to the public via “SEALED BID” One (1) used Harman “Model P43” 43,000 BTU Pellet Stove & One (1) 500K BTU BIOBURNER/BOILER “Model BB-500” Units are on display at the Town of Franklin-Highway Dept. 12480 County Highway 21 – Franklin, NY 13775 During the hours of 5:00am & 1:30pm Call first.

“BIDS” Are to be in sealed envelope. Marked on outside which unit bid is for.

“BIDS” will be opened and read at the meeting January 8, 2019 at 6:00pm at Town Office.

Town Board has the right to reject any/all BIDS 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 2019, will be in attendance at the Town Hall located at 129 North Street starting on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. 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.

Take Further Notice, taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2019 without charge or interest. On all such remaining unpaid taxes after January 31, 2019, 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.

Dated: December 21, 2018 Ronda Williams Town of Walton Clerk/ Collector LEGAL NOTICE The Town Board of the Town of Masonville will hold its Annual Organizational meeting on January 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Building. The Board will also be holding their regular monthly meeting on this day. The public is invited to attend.

Dated December 27, 2018 Linda Bourn Town Clerk Town of Masonviile Legal Notice The regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Town Board will be held on Tuesday January 8, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the Franklin Town Garage located at the corner of State Highway 357 and County Route 21, Franklin.

Sonja Johns Franklin Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, collector of taxes for the Town of Masonville, Delaware County, State of New York, upon receipt of the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 2018, will be in attendance at the Town Hall located at 1890 State Hwy 206, Masonville, NY 13804 starting on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. The office will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4:30 pm 6:30 pm, and the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 am – 12 pm, other times by appointment for the purpose of receiving taxes listed on such roll.

January 2, 2019

Take Further Notice; taxes may be paid on or before February 1, 2019 without charge or interest. On all such remaining unpaid taxes after February 1, 2019, 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.

Dated: December 28, 2018 Linda Bourn Town of Masonville Clerk/ Collector PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA 4397-DR-NY The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by a flooding event occurring from August 13 through August 15, 2018. This notice applies to the Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5207.

Under a major disaster declaration (FEMA-4397DR-NY) signed by the President on October 1, 2018, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Seneca and Tioga Counties have been designated adversely affected by the disaster and eligible for PA and HMGP. All counties in the State of New York are eligible for HMGP. This public notice concerns activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or otherwise affect wetland areas or the 100-year

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floodplain, and critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. Such activities may adversely affect historic properties, floodplains or wetlands, or may result in continuing vulnerability to flood damage.

Presidential Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 require that all federal actions in or affecting the floodplain or wetlands be reviewed for opportunities to relocate, and evaluated for social, economic, historical, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Where there is no opportunity to relocate, FEMA is required to undertake a detailed review to determine what measures can be taken to minimize future damages.

The public is invited to participate in the process of identifying alternatives and analyzing their impacts.

FEMA has determined that for certain types of facilities there are normally no alternatives to restoration in the floodplain/wetland. These are facilities that meet all of the following criteria: 1) FEMA’s estimate of the cost of repairs is less than 50 percent of the cost to replace the entire facility and is less than $100,000; 2) the facility is not located in a floodway; 3) the facility has not sustained major structural damage in a previous Presidentially declared flooding disaster or emergency; and 4) the facility is not critical (critical public facilities include those for police, fire protection/emergency services, medical care, education, libraries, utilities and other essential community services, the administrative and support facilities essential to their operation, as well as major communication centers and facilities designed for bulk storage of chemicals, petrochemi-

cals, hazardous or toxic substances or floatable materials). FEMA intends to provide assistance for the restoration of these facilities to their pre-disaster condition, except that certain measures to mitigate the effects of future flooding or other hazards may be included in the work. For example, a bridge or culvert restoration may include a larger waterway opening to decrease the risk of future washouts.

For routine activities, this will be the only public notice provided. Other activities and those involving facilities that do not meet the four criteria are required to undergo more detailed review, including study of alternative locations. Subsequent public notices regarding such projects will be published if necessary, as more specific information becomes available.

In many cases, an applicant may have started facility restoration before federal involvement. Even if the facility must undergo detailed

review and analysis of alternate locations, FEMA will fund eligible restoration at the original location if the facility is functionally dependent on its floodplain location (e.g., bridges and piers), or the project facilitates an open space use, or the facility is an integral part of a larger network that is impractical or uneconomical to relocate, such as a road. In such cases, FEMA must also examine the possible effects of not restoring the facility, minimize floodplain/wetland impacts, and determine both that an overriding public need for the facility clearly outweighs the Executive Order requirements to avoid the floodplain/wetland, and that the site is the only practical alternative. State of New York and local officials will confirm to FEMA that proposed actions comply with all applicable State and local floodplain management and wetland protection requirements.

FEMA intends to provide

HMGP funding to the State of New York to mitigate future disaster damages.

These projects may include construction of new facilities, modification of existing, undamaged facilities, relocation of facilities out of floodplains, demolition of structures, or other types of projects to mitigate future disaster damages. In the course of developing project proposals, subsequent public notices will be published if necessary, as more information becomes available.

The National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Those actions or activities affecting buildings, structures, districts, or objects 50 years or older or that affect archaeological sites or undisturbed ground will require further review to determine if the property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (Register). If the property is determined

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January 2, 2019

The Reporter

Worship services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi churches during January will be held in West Delhi church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Connie Stone.

I welcome news from folks.

Give me a call: 607-746-6860 or email me at lshepard@delhitel. net.

Betty and Harry Bell recently took a trip to Florida to attend the college graduation of Sandy St. George. Sandy graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in health administration from St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Fla. Sandy is the granddaughter of the late Charles and Mary Klukkert who operated a store in DeLancey in the 1940s and 50s. While in Florida Betty and Harry traveled to Ocala where they visited Pat and Charlie Hunter and Koni and Gary Updyke. Along with the Updykes they went to the Cottom’s Farm’s Christmas Village in Weirsdale, Fla. This display was featured on the ABC TV The Great Christmas Light. The TV show didn’t do it justice, according to Betty and Harry, they said it was much

more spectacular in person. The tour included a hay ride around a lake and a mansion decorated with holiday displays which included over 50 Christmas trees.

Betty said this was a wonderful trip and they enjoy traveling but for now its nice to be back home.

I had a nice chat with Wilbur Mallory, who tells me his wife Joyce is back home and Wilbur is taking care of her. Our continued prayers are with both Wilbur and Joyce.

The town of Hamden Senior Citizens met on Wednesday, Dec. 19 for a catered pork loin dinner by Farmer’s Wife of Hobart. All enjoyed the great dinner and then were entertained by the second and third grade select chorus from the Walton Elementary School under the direction of music teacher Theresa Bolton.

Jan. 23 is the next dinner and meeting of the Senior Citizens under the direction of new president Jamie O’Donnell.

If the Postal Service gets its approval the cost of a first class stamp will go up to 55 cents on Jan. 27 - up five cents from what it is now. Christmas stamps have been very popular since the first Christmas stamp was a 4 cent stamp issued in November 1962.

Expecting high demand for the 1962 Christmas stamp, the post office ordered its largest ever

special stamp print run to date at the time, 350 million. The stamps quickly sold out. By year’s end, the service had printed 1 billion stamps. The first religious Christmas stamp, an angel with a trumpet came out in 1965. It was based on a painting of a weather vane atop a Methodist church in Massachusetts. The image on the first Madonna and child stamp in 1966 was taken from a 15th century painting at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. Madonna and Child stamps based on major works have been issued almost every year since. The first Santa Claus stamp was issued in 1972. The post office processed about 2 billion holiday cards in 2012. Five years later the number was down to under 1.3 billion.

There will be a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 2-6 p.m. at the Delhi United Ministry, 1 Church Street.

Grandma’s cookie jar recipe: Chocolate Pinwheels: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 3 tsp. vanilla, 3 3/4 cups flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/4 cup baking cocoa. Cream together butter and sugars, add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Add vanilla and mix. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix.

Divide the dough in half and add the cocoa to one portion. Divide

each portion in half. Roll out each portion between wax paper into a 12” x 10” rectangle. You will now have 4 portions of dough. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove wax paper and place one chocolate rectangle on one plain piece.

Roll up tightly, jelly roll style, starting with long side. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4” slices. Place 2” apart on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.

From a very old 1932 cookbook - interesting cooking tips by the Mystery Chef: Polishing the Kitchen Stove. Take a piece of Cut-Rite Waxed Paper, crumple it up and polish your stove easily and quickly. If you clean and polish the top of your kitchen stove with Cut-Rite Waxed Paper it prevents the formation of any rust.

Now I don’t know what kind of stoves they had back in 1932, but it seems like the stove top would need a little heat for the wax paper to work, and then we have to remember they didn’t have all the kinds of cleaning products we have today. Me, I use Windex to clean the top of my kitchen stove.

Works great.

My thoughts of the week: With Friday, Dec. 21 being the first day of winter, it didn’t look like it here. Our snow was all gone

and it wasn’t that cold. Saturday changed a little when it got colder. I was sorry to see of the passing away of Actress Penny Marshall last week. I remember watching her and Cindy Williams on the TV show “Lavern and Shirley.”

The girls worked on the assembly line of a Milwaukee Brewery and made us laugh at their antics through the whole show. It was a great show we loved to watch.

Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week: A Police Officer pulled a driver over and asked to see her license.

After looking it over, he said to her, “Ma’am, it says here on your license that you should be wearing glasses.” “Well I have contacts,” the woman replied. “Look Lady, I don’t care who you know,” the officer snapped. “You’re getting a ticket.”

Sister: “Well, where’s your new guitar?” Brother: “Oh, I had to throw it away.” Sister: “You threw it away? Why?” Brother: “It had a hole in the middle!”

A cute saying: Friendship isn’t a big thing, it’s a million little things.

Helpful Hint: Things you can use Coke soda for: It can be used to remove blood stains and greasy stains from fabrics. Just pour the soda on the spot, let it set for awhile and then wash out.

Just like that, 2018 is behind us and 2019 has begun.

Annually, the Delaware County Electric Cooperative (DCEC), sponsors a “Legislative Youth Tour” providing a selected youthdelegate the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. to meet with the nation’s political leaders and learn about our Nation’s legislative process. This year the tour will take place from Sunday, April 28 to Wednesday, May 1. Students in eleventh grade who are interested in being considered for this event must complete an application and have it submitted to the office of the Delaware County Electric Cooperative by March 5. Applications can either be sent by regular mail or emailed to alicia.vanzandt@dce. coop. Find the application online at dce.coop/content/2019-legislative-youth-tour and review the qualifications. Once applications are submitted there will be an interview conducted by the board at the March 26 board meeting.

Last week’s trivia question was: What business won the Delhi holiday lights contest this year?

The winner of the competition for businesses is Cross Roads Cafe. Coming in second place was Main Street Cards and Gifts.

All the businesses in town did a great job decorating. Main Street

looked wonderful this holiday season.

Trivia question: What groups work together to bring open gym to Delhi? The first open gym will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6 from 1 until 4 p.m. at Delaware Academy. Don’t miss this fun opportunity. It’s great to have an afternoon for the community to get together and run around when the weather outside may not be cooperating.

Community volunteers of the week are the Delhi Beautification Committee who did a wonderful job decorating the village this year. If you are interested in getting involved with the committee, call 607-746-6922. Help is always needed to make Delhi stay beautiful.

There will be a Mass of the Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at St. James Church Lake Delaware, 55 Lake Delaware Drive. There will be a Twelfth Night pot-luck. Call 607-8324401 for more information.

A grief support group meets at the Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main Street on the first Wednesday of every month which is Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. For more information, call Catskill Hospice and Palliative Care, 607-4325525.

The Delaware County Town & Country Quilters will meet from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 134 1/2 Main Street.

They meet every first and third Wednesday of the month. Bring

your lunch and a project to work on. New members always welcome; call 607-746-6099 for more information. The Night Owl Quilters of Hamden always welcome new members. They also meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the ARC of Delaware County on Route 10 in Hamden. Free quilt block starter kit for those who wish to learn to quilt. Call Vera Buel at 607-746-8647.

The Delaware River Lodge #439 meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the new building on Meredith Street. Call 607-4341403 for information about the meeting on Thursday, Jan. 3. The Hamden Hill Ridge Riders Club holds its meetings on the first Thursday of every month at the clubhouse, 1021 Covert Hollow Road, Hamden. Call 607-7467479 for more information about their meeting on Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.

The Meridale Ladies Aid Society generally meets the first Friday of the month. Call President Mary Hamilton at 607-746-3652 or Alice Fraser at 607-746-3350 to confirm meeting on Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Meridale Community Church on County Highway 10 in Meridale. Donald W. Gleason Post #190 meets on the first Monday of each month. Join them Monday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Delhi American Legion. The Rotary holds its weekly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6:10 p.m. also at Cross Roads Cafe. Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County

meets Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Clinton Street. All are welcome.

Help is needed to serve Delaware County families with affordable housing opportunities. Call 607746-9987 or email habitatdelawarecounty@gmail.com for more information, or send a donation to PO Box 226, Delhi, NY 13753.

Habitat for Humanity is heavily recruiting for volunteers. If you or someone you know might be interested, come to this meeting.

The group is looking for board members, committee members

and, of course, volunteers. Some positions that are needed include secretarial assistance, administrative and social media, volunteer coordinator and more.

The Bovina Senior Citizens Club meets at the Bovina Presbyterian Church on Maple Street in Bovina on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at noon.

For more information, call 607832-4316.

The Delhi Food Bank is open Mondays from 1 until 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the United Ministry Church.

Grantor DECEMBER 21, 2018 Rudolph, Katherine (fka) Brenny, Kathryn Wayne Bank (sbm) National Bank of Delaware County Walton Carlson. Carol B. Pollioni, Albert & Clay Abdurakhmanova, Viktoriya Early, Mary Ellen Harrington, Robert N. (Heir) Harrington, Kenneth C. & Martha G. (Heirs of) Karns, Nadine Keller, Arden Wallkill Rod & Gun Club, Inc. DECEMBER 24, 2018 Eustis, Harold A. Curley, Jane M. Pala, James Ramirez, Richard G. & Carol A.

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Real Estate Transactions Grantee

Transfer Tax

Kortright

Hopewell Medical Services, P.C.

164.00

Stamford

Towne, Karen L. Arnold Jr., Raymond J. Chando, Nicole & Douglas Nakashima, Heidi Carter, Michael Early, Shawn S. & Peter D. Early, Maurice D. Glavin, Teresa Lee

256.00

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Walton

Hall, Hans & Mildred Martin, Jason W. (aka) Martin, Jason William Yavarone, James

Delhi

Half Hidden, LLC

1000.00

Bovina Stamford

Starks, Elizabeth & John Krings, Dennis Newsum, Dana Oh, Tae Odin Stone, LLC

448.00 68.00

Wilmington Svg. Fund Soc., FSB (dba)(by Atty) Christiana Trust (Tr)(by Atty) Normandy Mortgage Loan Trust (by Tr)(by Atty) Selene Finance, LP (Atty) Miller, Jessica Berry, Patricia & Michael (Exrs) Magnuson, Paddy P. Shaw (Exr of) Crawford, Jeffrey (Admin) Crawford, Dorothy (Admin of) Beams, Benjamin C. & Sally A.

Stamford

Davenport

Gardepe, Wayne S. Schupp Jr., Kenneth R.

Tompkins Roxbury

Hartz Jr., Robert C. Hanscom, Raleigh W. & Judith M. DECEMBER 26, 2018 Mackin, F. Gerald (Ind & Surv Tenant) Mackin, Maureen L. (Ind & Surv Tenant) Mackin, Edith W. (Surv Tenant of)

Hancock Colchester

MacDougal, Linda C. (Tr) Balantic, Debra A. (Tr) Beams Family Irrevocable Trust (by Trs) Schwartz, Jodie L. Schupp Jr., Kenneth R. Schupp, Kathleen & Nicholas Peters Jr., W. Knighton Wendelborn, Morgan Lynn

Hancock

Mackin, F. Gerald & Maureen L.

Walton Delhi Sidney

Domanowski, Michael S. & Amy S. Ragolia, Julie Lynne McVerry, Patrick John Duncan Crawford, Jeffrey

200.00

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Grantor A-1 Landscape and Law Care, LLC Davie, John Janick, Joseph J. & Andrea M.

DECEMBER 27, 2018 Broadlands Resort Investments, LLC Jester, Barbara L. Anderson, James A. & Tracy S. Divine, George G.

Location Deposit Deposit Hancock

Grantee Davie, John McAvoy, Emmet S. Mordasov, Kirill Barnard, Ekaterina

Andes Bovina Middletown Kortright

City of New York

0.00

Hull, Mitchell A. Rockefeller, John & Beverly Tucker, Stephen & Alice Wayman, Allen Chris Quick, Kathleen J.

240.00 240.00

Sakes, Chrissy Rossettie James, Alexander D. & Maureen A. May, Corinne M.

0.00 1100.00 1588.00

Lawrence, Wayne E. Cohn, Mitchell J. 1169 River Ave. Corp.

Smith, Nathan

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Schinman, David R. & Nicole L.

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Colchester

Equity Trust Company Watanabe, Satsko Robaczewska, Anna Wiktoria Broniszewski, Maciej Aleksander Giannettion, Gino

Stamford

City of New York

Bovina Roxbury Sidney Harpersfield

Lorenc, Radovan & Zuzana Morrow, Dylan T. Casey, Seth V. Dubois, Kurt & Lisa

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Colchester Deposit

Borrelli, Salvatore & Enrichetta Duran, Ashley

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Stamford

DECEMBER 28, 2018 Sakes, Nicholas & Chrissy Roxbury Kurtzer, Robert & Dolores Roxbury Lakkas, Christine Morse (Tr) Roxbury Robert L. Wilson & Carol M. Wilson Family Trust (by Tr) Mansheffer, Robert & Deborah Middletown Lawrence, Wayne E. Middletown Wadler, Elaine Middletown Santulin, Joyce (Ind & Atty) Stamford Weiner, Paul M. (by Atty) Svoboda, Jane (fka) Andes Cain, Jane Schumejda, Ruth Hope Bovina McElhone, Christopher & Lianne Middletown Drybrook Partners, LLC Middletown Fitzgerald, Jon P. (Admin) Marz, Joseph (Admin of) Urso, Joanne Arslanian, Susan Schumejda, Ruth Hope Collins & Assoc., LLC Yeomans, Marjorie F. Kyrou, Christine (by Atty) Kyrou, Christos (Atty) Borrelli, Robert P. Wortman, Kimberly M. & Frederick L.

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