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State Aid Cuts Could Mean Higher Taxes in Villages, Officials Warn

By Lillian Browne A state proposal to slash funding to towns and villages in 201920, has municipalities scrutinizing already lean budgets for further cuts. It will be a struggle to find further areas to trim without compromising services, Walton Mayor Ed Snow said of the state’s proposal.

Snow has contacted newly elected Senator Jen Metzger to advocate on behalf of the village of Walton with the Governor’s office to scrap the proposed cuts.

The village of Walton stands to lose $27,318 in AIM (aid to municipalities) funding, nearly two percent of the village’s annual budget. That, combined with the two percent tax cap imposed by the state has village budgeting officials throughout Delaware County concerned.

Walton is not alone. Other Delaware County villages that will be affected the cuts are imposed, include: • Delhi, $29,190 • Fleischmanns, $2,468 • Franklin, $6,464 • Hancock, $11,426 • Hobart, $3,831 • Margaretville, $4,486 • Sidney, $30,588 • Stamford, $8.711 The proposed cuts, announced mid-January, give village officials little time to adjust their budgets.

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Weather Halts Water Street Soil Removal Project

WALTON - A $500,000 gap in funding to slow further erosion of a 600-foot portion of stream bank adjacent to the West Branch of the Delaware River along Walton’s South Street, has been filled by a federal grant from the Army Corps of Engineers through its watershed environmental assistance program.

The section of stream bank has been steadily eroding since 1996, removing tons of soil and jeopar-

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opted in April 2019 for the fiscal year beginning in June.

The proposed cuts are for villages that received AIM funding that accounted for less than 2 percent of 2017 expenditures; meaning, funding is proposed to be eliminated to towns and villages that have a low reliance on the funding. The rationale, according to the Governor’s State Budget Briefing Book, is that the aid (AIM) is not a significant source of revenue for the village.

In Walton, AIM funding is deposited into the general fund and used to offset village operation expenses.

The state has long advocated for a consolidation of services to reduce the burden to taxpayers. Asked if he saw the proposed cuts as a way to force villages, towns and the county to work together to ease taxes throughout the three-layers of government, Snow said he saw no way to further consolidate. Instead, he said, the town and village already work together by sharing the cost of code enforcement and a flood plain manager.

Walton is searching for places to make cuts in its budget, but, like all municipalities, has everincreasing expenses like employee contracted salaries, escalating health insurance costs for its employees, and increasing expenses for electric, fuel, equipment, etc.

Walton’s South Street Stream Bank To Be Rehabbed

By Lillian Browne

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dizing water, sewer and gas lines in the area.

The stabilization project, which includes the subsurface anchoring of metal sheet piling along the existing stream bank, is estimated to cost $1.8 million.

Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District is coordinating the project and according to spokesman Graydon Dutcher, the project will be rebid in February, with a finish date of midJune.

Soil analysis of the stream bank revealed glacial till gravel which gradiates to silt and clay. It is a “high plasticity” material, Dutcher said, that cannot support anything above it. As an example, the stream bank which formerly stood many feet wider and taller, is now sloping toward the river, with mature hardwood and softwood trees precariously leaning toward the waterway.

The $543,000 grant will be used to offset the cost of the project and will be partially used to match a grant from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Stream Management in the amount of $185,000.

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The Bruce Haak Memorial Sleigh Rally took place on Saturday, Jan. 26 at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Five horse drawn sleighs provided rides for spectators. Also available ringside were hot cider, chili, s’mores and bonfires. In spite of temperatures in the teens, about 50 folks stopped by to take part. The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event each year.

More Than $65,000 Owed In Back Taxes In Village Of Delhi

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - Delinquent taxes, an economic development grant and project updates topped the agenda at the Delhi Village Board meeting Monday.

Nearly $70,000 is owed in unpaid taxes by Delhi village residents, according to Mayor Richard Maxey.

Delaware County Industrial Development Agency Director Glenn Nealis discussed a $36,500 Southern Tier Economic Development Grant which has been awarded to the village to conduct a study to create increased housing options. The town of Delhi and the village each contributed

$1,250 to acquire the grant which Nealis described as “multi-faceted” and involves SUNY Delhi, as well as the town and village of Delhi.

Nealis advised the board to undertake a feasibility study to determine what type of housing is needed for the area.

The mayor and trustees said there is a need for more and specific housing in Delhi.

“In moving forward we’ll send in a signed grant agreement and there will be a necessary environmental review,” said Nealis. “Have a meeting with the town and the college, request proposals and go from there.”

Trustee Chris Maney said he and the shared services commit-

tee - which includes himself and trustee Robin Hultenius, as well as two town board members, will work with college officials to devise a plan everyone can agree on.

Nealis volunteered to be a part of the process as well.

Bill Brown of Delaware Engineering discussed the Delhi Village Water Project. He said that all water mains have been installed, have been tested and are in service - the site restoration is also complete.

Requests for payments were submitted and approved regarding the project.

A new well house has been constructed and finishes are being completed. Electrical and See Delhi Village page 6

Village Elections Are Slated For March Petitions To Be Submitted in February

By Michaela Mills DELAWARE COUNTY - Petitions for those seeking village trustee and mayoral positions are to be submitted in early February for elections that are slated to take place in March.

Village terms are up in several municipalities in Delaware County and while some incumbents will run again, others have chosen not to.

In the village of Delhi, Richard Maxey, who has served Delhi community for 10 years as mayor,

will run again. Incumbent trustees Robin Hultenius and Sam Samudrala would like to retain their posts. All three candidates, if reelected, will serve two years.

The village of Delhi elections will be held March 19 and the deadline to file the signed petitions is Feb. 13.

In the village of Deposit, two trustee seats are open - incumbents Roger Singleton and Harry Warner will seek two year terms.

The elections will be held March 5 and the deadline to file signed petitions is today (Jan. 30).

In the village of Hancock, the

mayor’s seat as well as two trustee seats are available. Eugene Morgan is running for the mayor seat. It is unclear if John Martin will look to re-claim his position; incumbent Dawn Gotthardt will run again for her seat. Shaun Shannon is also running for a trustee seat. The Hancock elections will be held March 19 and the deadline for signed petitions is Feb. 13.

In the village of Margaretville, the open seats are for mayor, two two-year term trustees, and one one-year term trustee. CurSee Village Elections page 7

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The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its dinner Friday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. at The Vets Club, 10 Park Street, from 5 p.m. until sold out.

Cost is $10. They will serve stuffed bacon wrapped pork loin with red slaw, mashed potatoes, applesauce and of course, bread and desserts.

On Thursday, Feb. 7 there will be a bake sale at the hospital lobby by the DVH Volunteers from 9 a.m. until sold out. Get your favorites from the regular volunteer bakers.

On Sunday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m., Coffeehouse at the Theatre welcomes to the Walton Theatre the Franco-American duo Whispering Tree featuring singer/ songwriter Eleanor Kleiner and multi-instrumentalist Elie Brangbour. They perform folk, rock and snatches of gypsy jazz and bluegrass. Sponsored by Music on the Delaware, Coffeehouse at the Theatre events run from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month and are free to the public. Coffee/tea and desserts are served and donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, see www.waltontheatre. org; www.whisperingtree.com or call 607-865-6625. Further Spring 2019 free coffeehouse events include Smoketown on March 17; O’Shanigans on April 14; and Kathy Shimberg and Erik House on May 19.

The Delaware Valley Agricultural Society (Del Co Fair) held its annual meeting on Saturday at the Walton Fire Hall. Last year’s fair was discussed and the

Fair People of the Year were the vendors who helped with parking, donating tractors to haul the trollies over town and back in all that mud. T-shirts that proclaim “I survived the Mud Fest 2018 Delaware County Fair” are for sale as a souvenir of the wettest fair week in decades.

A new board member, Bill Banks, was elected, and Niles Wilson was re-elected for 5 year terms. Plans for the 2019 fair were mentioned -one of the announcements was a return to Saturday for the Fireman’s Parade. Other changes are for the ride bracelets.

Good deals for every day have been negotiated. Many thanks were extended to John Jackson who has been a director for many years, and who plans to help when needed, but will not return as an official director.

The Walton Central School District invites the community to a forum to discuss the search for our next high school principal and the characteristics and qualities we desire in such an individual. The forum will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 in the high school cafeteria. To make sure there are enough materials for those in attendance, it is requested you RSVP no later than Jan. 25 by contacting Corey Phraner at cphraner@waltoncsd.org or 607-865-4116 ext. 6130.

The ARC of Delaware County would like you to join them in a Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service food drive to stock our local food pantry. Called “Stuff the Bus,” it will be held on

Monday, Feb. 4. A bus for food donations will be parked at the Walton Big M from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.; all donations will go to the Walton Food Bank and the Weekend Backpack Program at the schools.

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10-2 p.m. Take Your Child to the Library Day is an initiative encouraging families everywhere to take their children to their local library. There will be bookmarks to color, a scavenger hunt, and light refreshments.

New Hope Community Church will have a kickoff event on Jan. 31 from 6-8 p.m. to share with interested people what Relay for Life is about and how to register to be a part of the fundraiser. If you want to be a part of this nationwide fundraiser, this is a good opportunity to learn about this local event.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is about to start again - registration is next week, Feb. 1 through Feb. 8. You must sign up online. A software driven lottery system is used.

Go to www.girlsontheruncny.org and follow the instructions. No registrations can be taken locally as this is a national program that runs by its own rules. Cost is $25 per girl; for any girl in grades 3-5 and the Walton Teacher’s Foundation will pick up the balance for each interested girl. You will be notified of acceptance by Feb. 27. GOTR meets twice a week for 10 weeks and teaches life skills using an interactive curriculum and running to build self esteem and inspire self respect in preteen girls. It helps girls learn to choose healthy lifestyles and engage in regular physical activity. This year the club will meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:15 pm at the Townsend School and will start the week of March 4.

Head coaches will be Avi Brimstein and Vanessa Armstrong. Assistant coaches will be Jodie Day, Sally Cranston and Judy Ogden.

Girls who have participated in the past have loved the experience and at the end they compete in a 5K run in Cooperstown. If you have any questions about the program (but not to register) contact Judy Ogden at 865-4412 or email jogden@waltoncsd.org.

Thank you to all who came out to the Townsend School Country Music and Comedy Show this weekend. We had so much fun rehearsing it, and were thrilled that it was well received. It was encouraging to hear all the laughter and applause and we raised a nice amount of money to help kick start a new at-home reading program for the students through PTA. I want to thank Mike Snider and Theresa Bolton who were the driving forces of this show, and without whom this would never have happened. Also, Jami Aubin who helped with all the details and the sets. And of course, to all the participants. I’m so happy there were so many children taking part, and that so many adults decided to be in it, too. The biggest difference this year was that almost all the music was played live and by our staff or “alumni” Romy Snider and Daniel Cucciarre, who were awesome to come and play live for us, along with Mike Snider and Erik Parry and Mrs. Carey’s husband Chris on banjo. Miss Bolton and Karen Eckhardt played on keyboards too. That was a lot of music for them to learn. And kudos to the WCS Music Dept., especially Theresa Bolton and Erik Parry for starting them on their way. “The

life I love is playing music with my friends,” was very fitting. We hope to see you again in two years!

Special thanks to Nate Jamieson of Walton Music House for helping us with Country Music show. His expertise at the sound board left us able to focus on the performance while he handled the technical stuff. When you or your children are inspired to play music, keep the Walton Music House in mind. Their rental program for instruments for students is unsurpassed. They supply them with the correct sizes and you may pay over time, and at the end, the beautiful, full-size instrument is yours to keep. Nate also volunteers his time for the Walton Cruise and other shows at the theatre.

I can’t believe the school year is halfway over! It’s already the end of the second marking period and report cards will be coming home next week.

Club Anarchy Wrestling will host a movie night at the Walton Grange Hall on Friday, Feb. 15 starting at 6 p.m. The movie is “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and it is suitable for kids grades K-5. Tickets are $5 and will include popcorn and a drink. Other snacks will be available for purchase.

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2019 Walton EMS Squad Officers Elected

New officers were elected for Walton’s Emergency Medical Services squad on Jan. 7. They include, from left, standing Second Lieutenant Cody Wood, Third Lieutenant William Angevine, Secretary Christina Scofield, Steward Courtney Cetta. Seated, from left, Squad Captain Logan Wood and First Lieutenant Jessica Gilmore. Not available for the photo: Treasurer Patsy DiNardo.

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Meet Charlie, The Reporter pet of the week.

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Meet Charlie, The Friendly Steed

By Rosie Cunningham EAST MEREDITH - Meet Charlie, The Reporter pet of the week.

Charlie is a Kentucky bred Quarter Horse and the steady companion for Jillian Hungerford and family of East Meredith.

According to Jillian, Charlie is 12 years old. She purchased him in May 2016 out of a barn in Connecticut.

“He is formally known as Pocos Chiekos Two,” she said.

The horse enthusiast said Charlie has a gentle manner and loves to eat fruit smoothies.

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

Walton Mayor Ed Snow

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“I don’t see where we can make cuts, but we are looking,” Snow said.

No consideration has been given to slashing the number of employees in Walton, Snow said. “There is no way we could survive. We are at the minimum now. We used to have 14 men in

DPW, we’re now down to nine.”

Other areas of the budget, such as overtime and equipment purchases, will be closely examined, Snow said. However, he continued, if taxpayers want a continued level of service, expenses must be met.

In 2018-19, the village of Walton stayed under the mandated 2 percent tax cap, and, Snow said, the expectation is that the cap will be met again in the upcoming budget. However, there are still many variables, and the proposed cuts by the state are not “a done deal.”

Walton’s Deputy Mayor Teresa O’Leary reminds taxpayers that the government works for them and urges taxpayers to contact their state senator and assembly person to have the AIM funding restored to villages via the governor’s budget.

Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak, who is facing a near two percent cut in funding from the state, was alerted to the proposal not by the state legislature or the governor’s office, rather, he said, he was notified by the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM), an advocacy organization for villages.

Sidney is facing additional hurdles in crafting its annual budget with the erosion of its tax base by the FEMA flood buyout program, which has removed 35 homes of the 130 homes scheduled to be torn down along River Street.

Many of the homes slated to be torn down were previously flooded, had been abandoned or were in dilapidated condition, Matviak said. Once the homes are torn down, the area will be developed into a “green” area, free from future building.

Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes said the proposed cut could mean an increase for taxpayers in the upcoming budget.

“We are going to do what we can,” Barnes said, hoping to avoid shifting the burden to village taxpayers. Frustrated, Barnes said the state wants all municipalities to stay under the two percent cap, but that the proposed cut represents nearly three percent of Delhi’s overall budget.

Correction The Jan. 23 story titled “Walton Chamber Welcomes New President, Plans For Future,” incorrectly listed the 2018 schedule of Walton Chamber events as the 2019 event dates.

The All Seasons Sportsmen’s Expo will take place Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All other event times and dates have yet to be announced.

January 30, 2019

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Jamaica Sweepstakes Fraud Targeting Area

By Rosie Cunningham If by chance, you win the Publishers Clearing House the Prize Patrol will show up with balloons - what they will not do is call you on the phone and inform you of your luck.

According to Barbara Johnson, a Delaware County resident, she received a call over the weekend from “Norman” of Kingston, Jamaica, calling to tell her and her husband they won $5.5 million and a 2019 Mercedes from Publishers Clearing House. “Norman” said all the Johnsons had

to do was send $850 through MoneyGram at WalMart to an address in Jamaica - soon after, the couple would receive a notification number.

“I told him to stop calling,” said Johnson. “They don’t stop and he called seven times. Interestingly enough, he didn’t know our names and I actually told him to listen when he called the third time to the audio of a news report stating that PCH doesn’t call or write winners. He wanted to talk to my husband then and he kept calling me ‘sweetheart’ and he said ‘how do we know where to deliver the prize and if you will

be home if you don’t send the money?’”

Johnson said she is concerned that seniors may be susceptible to the scam and said she encourages individuals to let family members and the elderly know that this is taking place.

“These scammers are persistent,” she added. “They wanted us to call 1-916-237-0204, push option #3 and enter pin number: 1345789. Then they wanted us to call back 1-773-690-8755.

Johnson said when she and her husband wouldn’t give in, “Norman” became angry and belligerent.

Countdown to Del Co Fair 2019 Officially Begins; Jackson Loses Board Seat

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The current Delaware Valley Agricultural Society Board of Directors sat for its first picture Saturday, Jan. 26, at the annual meeting. Top row, left to right, are Cecil Davis, John Seely, Bill Banks, Bob Moody, Kevin O’Brien an Norm Kilpatrick. Seated are Niles Wilson, Ed Rossley, Jason Craig and Roger Dibble.

By Ron Galley The Delaware Valley Agricultural Society, which sponsors the annual Delaware County Fair each August in Walton, held its annual meeting at the Walton Fire Hall Saturday, Jan. 26. The meeting drew a crowd in excess of 140 people.

Fair President Ed Rossley welcomed guests, stockholders, politicians and local dignitaries.

He discussed the importance of grants, now available for local fairs, including the Delaware County Fair.

While a turkey dinner was served to the attendees, local Republican and longtime fair supporter Assemblyman Cliff Crouch spoke about changes in Albany and pledged to continue to do all he could, locally. Representatives from newly elected Democratic State Senator Jen Metzger and Republican Assemblyman Brian Miller were in attendance. Walton Mayor Ed Snow spoke, saying even if a few people who attend the fair from other parts of the state return to Walton, it boosts the local economy. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond voiced his admiration for the work the fair board carries out. Delaware County Fair Director and Treasurer Niles Wilson provided the treasurer’s report. The opening balance on Nov. 30, 2017, read $123,097.26. The balance on the final day of November 2018 totalled $61,549.19.

Rossley reviewed the 2018 fair, at which exhibitors were able to use the new, enlarged animal washrack. He talked about current challenges with the board of health, upcoming improvements including electric upgrades and more efficient lighting from money secured from grants. Other off-season projects include upgrades to septic systems and

bathrooms.

Funding totaling $96,153 for projects and improvements was obtained from NYS Ag and Markets. Other money came from Delaware County Bed Tax, by way of the Delaware County Economic Development. The fair also applied for funding with the O’Connor Foundation.

Rossley thanked the communities for their prayers for board member Danny Hodges, who is recovering from a hard fall he took several months ago. Rossley is also on the mend from a health issue acquired after last year’s fair.

The annual 4-H report was delivered by board member Norm Kilpatrick. There were 309 exhibitors and 1,436 exhibits during the 2019 fair week.

According secretary Jason Craig, 20 $1000 scholarships are available to local high school students, through the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and NYS Showpeople’s Association. To be eligible, students must be active at the Delaware County Fair or NYS Showpeople’s Association. Application deadline is April 12. Information is available at schools, Cornell Cooperative Extension or delcofair@gmail.com.

After more than 90 years supplying midway entertainment at the Delaware County Fair, Reithoffer Rides announced just prior to last year’s event that they would not be available. Rossley credited Dreamland Amusements for stepping in at the last minute and doing a great job.

Dreamland, based in Florida, will return this summer and will offer a $25 wrist band all week, and a mega pass admission.

Much discussion took place about the adverse weather at the 2018 Delaware County Fair that tore up the parking lot and forced the board to supply transportation to and from the grounds. The

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Assemblymember Clifford W. Crouch, Assembly District 122, was on hand and pledged his continued support of the annual Delaware County Fair.

trams, designed to shuttle people from parking lot to fairgrounds were utilized to deliver fairgoers from downtown locations, including the Walton High School, the Castle on the Delaware parking Lot and Water Street. Tractors and other vehicles were also a big part of delivering people back and forth. The board named the week “Mud Fest 2018.”

This year, the board of directors voted to present three businesses that assisted with the success of Mud Fest with fair businesses of the year awards, instead of the normal practice recognizing an individual. The honors this year went to River Valley New Holland, Route 10, Walton; Cazenovia Equipment, Southside, Oneonta and Eklund Farm Machinery of Stamford.

Mud Fest T-shirts designed by Delores Dibble were available for sale at the meeting.

The highlights for the 2019 fair includes demolition derby’s Monday and Friday; the Tuesday schedule is still to be determined; Wednesday will feature the NYS tractor pull; Thursday is four wheel drive. The new conclusion to the 2019 fair will include the Fire Departments Parade on Saturday and Shots Bagpipes from Bergen County, New Jersey. The send off this year will be fireworks.

At the conclusion of the regular meeting, Pam Howland proposed to dedicate the grandstand in memory of longtime board member and president the late Gary Tweedie. The Hamden Hill Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club have offered to provide a sign for the designation. President Rossley indicated that the grandstand is already sponsored, bringing in $3,000 for the fair each year. In addition, according to Rossley every voting member needs to be notified prior to any vote. He also stated that if an item is passed by vote, the fair board would ultimately make the final call.

It was decided was to bring up the proposal next year.

The final item was the election to fill two, five-year terms on the board of directors where incumbents Niles Wilson and John Jackson were opposed by Bill Banks. Wilson was the top votegetter with 84, Banks received 64 and Jackson, longtime board member and former president, fell short with 50 votes.

The vote was followed by election of officers, remaining unchanged with Rossley president, Roger Dibble vice president, Jason Craig secretary and Wilson treasurer.

The 2019 Delaware County Fair will be held August 12-19.

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“I’m sure if he gets an elderly person on the phone he would be low enough to start threatening them,” she said.

In a typical call, the scammer will pretend to be with Publishers Clearing House or the Mega Millions lottery, telling victims that they have won several million dollars — but warning them to keep it a secret.

While the victims are contemplating the great things they could do for their friends, families and communities, the callers also note that money must be sent in advance to cover taxes owed to the IRS, insurance or

some other made up reason. If victims do send the money, there are inevitably requests for additional cash.

On its website, Publishers Clearing House warns of the Jamaican phone scam. It says people should be aware of an unsolicited phone call coming from the Jamaican area code of 876.

Do not wire or send money for any reason. Publishers Clearing House never asks for money to be sent to claim a prize. Major prizes of $10,000 or more are awarded in person, unannounced, by the Prize Patrol, or through notice in a certified letter.

The American Red Cross has reissued its emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give after multiple snowstorms, frigid temperatures and the government shutdown have further reduced lifesaving donations.

In January, more than 4,600 Red Cross blood and platelet donations went uncollected as blood drives were forced to cancel due to severe winter weather blanketing parts of the U.S., and additional cancellations are expected this week. Weather travel advisories may cause even more donors to delay their planned donations. Donors in areas affected by winter weather are asked to make an appointment now to give once it is safe to travel.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Delhi - Feb. 5: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., State University of New York Delhi Farrell Student & Community Center, 2 Main Street Feb. 5: 12 - 6 p.m., Delhi United Ministry, 1 Church Street

Feb. 6: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., State University of New York Delhi Farrell Student & Community Center, 2 Main Street Downsville - Feb. 27: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Downsville Fire Department, 15166 State Highway 30 Franklin - Feb. 15: 1:30 - 6:30 p.m., Franklin Methodist Church, 101 Main Street Hancock - Feb. 25: 10:30 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m., Hancock Central School, 67 Education Lane Sidney - Feb. 18: 1:30 - 6:30 p.m., A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus, 43 Pearl Street West Sidney Center - Feb. 13: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., DelawareChenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES, 270 BOCES Drive Stamford - Feb. 11: 1 - 6 p.m., Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake Street; Feb. 25: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Stamford Central School, 1 River Street Walton - Feb. 28: 12 - 5 p.m., United Presbyterian Church, 58 East Street.

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2019 DelCo IDA Officers Elected

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From left: Delaware County IDA/Economic Development Executive Director Glenn Nealis, Bruce Dolph, Andy Matviak, Scott White, George Bergleitner, IDA/Economic Development Administrative Assistant Tabitha Byam, Jim Thomson.

By Lillian Browne DELHI - On Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 officers for the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency were unanimously elected, unchanged from 2018.

Officers include: James Thomson, Chairman; Scott White, Vice-Chairman, Bruce Dolph, Treasurer and George Bergleitner, Secretary.

2019 directors include Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak, Hancock business owner Michael O’Brien and Stamford business owner Flerida Santana.

The same officers were elected for the Delaware County Local Development Corporation to a one year term.

IDA Chairman Jim Thomson reflected on the organization’s 2018 accomplishments which included providing $3.3 million in financial assistance to Delaware County businesses, which resulted in $15 million in total new investment overall.

Business is not just good in Delaware County, it’s great, Thomson said. Larger businesses, like Sportsfield Specialties in Delhi, are expanding. The only downside to Delaware County’s economy, Thomson said, are the negative tax implications being forced on businesses and residents by the state.

“We are seeing a very healthy business communi-

ty,” Thomson said.

Job prospects are good, too, Thomson said. Many area businesses have plenty of jobs to fill. “Having a lot of available jobs, is a good problem to have,” Thomson said.

The IDA works with the Delaware County Department of Economic Development to build a sustainable future for county residents and businesses, striving to meet the needs of new and existing businesses through expertise, financial assistance and support.

The IDA offers a variety of programs and performance-based incentives to encourage businesses to expand or locate within Delaware County and create new jobs.

The IDA also focuses on efforts to stimulate the development of new local industries. IDA priorities include: community revitalization, economic diversification through technology, redevelopment of the tourism industry, promotion of the agricultural and natural resource industries and development of “shovel ready” sites for new manufacturing and commercial enterprises.

For more information about loans, grants or help expanding your business contact the IDA at 607.832.5123 or visit dcecodev.com/ida.

January 30, 2019

Congressman Delgado to Open Delhi Office DELHI- On Monday, Feb. 4, from noon to 2 p.m., Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) will open his Delhi office at the County Office Building, 111 Main Street in Delhi, and host an open house. Community members are invited to stop by, meet him and staff, and learn more about the services offered through the office.

“We said from day one that we were committed to opening offices across the district to ensure accessibility and transparency.

We’re very glad to be opening an office in Delhi, and we hope folks will join us February 4,” said Delgado. “I look forward to meeting everyone there, and hearing

about what your priorities are so I can bring them with me to Washington.”

The Delhi office will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. It is one of many offices and mobile offices that Delgado will open throughout the district. The offices serve as a place for 19th Congressional District residents to call, email, or come by in person to share their views.

Constituents can also get assistance with federal services, from farmers applying for grants to seniors having issues with their Social Security benefits to veterans needing more information about veterans’ services.

Representative Antonio Delgado

Del. County BOS Talks Bed Tax and AIM Funding Staff Report DELHI - The Delaware County Occupancy Tax Law for lodging and Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM), topped the agenda at the Delaware County Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Glenn Nealis, head of Industrial Development Agency, IDA, summarized changes made to the existing law during the meeting.

“The term ‘hotel/motel’ has been changed to ‘lodging establishments and short term rentals,’ both within the title and throughout the law. While short term rentals are already subject to the occupancy tax, this change more explicitly states such in order to avoid confusion,” Nealis stated.

The change also includes adding a definition of property manager in concert with additional changes to the law that specifies new responsibilities of people acting in the capacity of a property manager under the law.

Changes also include: Requiring property managers to register with the county treasurer’s office, requiring them to submit an annual report detailing which

lodging establishments and short term rentals they are providing services for, and includes property managers in the list of people/entities that must comply with various aspects of the law. Creating penalties for the failure of property owners, operators and property managers to comply with certain aspects of the law, including registering with the county treasurer’s office, submitting required returns and reports, notifying the treasurer or change cessation of business and other requirements.

Nealis addressed conflicts regarding confidentiality in several ways: any returns containing the financial information of a property subject to the law are confidential, enables the treasurer’s office to keep confidential certain information of registrants that if shared publicly would potentially lead harm of the business, person or property.

Enables the Treasurer to share information contained on the certificate of authority (to collect tax) with the public, so long as such information is not used for the purposes of solicitation and allows town supervisors and municipal officials to obtain certain information regarding properties

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Glenn Nealis, the director of the Industrial Development Agency in Delaware County discussed changes made to bed tax laws at the board of supervisors meeting Wednesday. registered for the occupancy tax when such information is necessary for them to carry out their official duties.

Changes also include clarifying language in several instances regarding such items as; i) what is included in the occupancy rate (i.e pet, linen, and cleaning fees). ii) that owners/operators are legally responsible for returns whether or not they use the services of property manager, and iii) makes a number of cor-

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rections of wording. In approving the proposed changes, the occupancy tax will be extended through Feb. 28 of 2022 (three years).

Masonville Supervisor Michael Spaccaforno brought up the governor’s proposal to save almost $60 million this coming fiscal year by eliminating unrestricted aid to towns and villages.

Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) helps towns, villages and cities other than New York City.

It has remained flat in recent years, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2019-20 Executive Budget would zero it out for any municipality where AIM made up less than 2 percent of its 2017 total expenditures. In those cases, he would have the state give the same AIM as last year.

Cities, which get the majority of AIM, would all be safe from the cut, but most villages and towns would lose their funds.

In total, Cuomo’s budget would cut towns’ AIM from $47.9 million to $5.2 million and villages’ from $19.7 million to $3.3 million — a total reduction of $59.2 million.

The budget office says these towns and villages can afford this cut.

“We cannot allow this,” said Spaccaforno. “How are we supposed to stay under the 2 percent tax increase with all of the state mandates the taxpayers are responsible for and now this. This is our CHIPS funds for the highway departments, this will be devastating for towns and villages.”

Spaccaforno provided the board with a resolution to approach their respective boards to vote on and sign. The resolution asks that AIM Funding be restored in the New York state 2020 budget.

“Please sign this and know that this affects us all,” he said. “We need to get vocal about this and talk to our assemblymen and state senators.”

Hamden Supervisor Wayne Marshfield said he has spoken to Democratic parties who are not in favor of the AIM proposal.

“Both parties do not seem pleased by this,” he said.

In other business: Politicians who were only elected a year ago must decide — right now — whether they are running for office.

There will soon be a change in the state election laws. According to the BOS, petitions to run in the primary have to be picked up in February and submitted by early April.

Just one primary will be held, in June. In the past, the primary for federal positions was in June and the primary for all other positions was in September.

So, for the supervisors and those interested in running against incumbents, there will be no campaigning in nice weather.

The official law has not yet been signed, but it has been passed by both the assembly and senate.

“We’ll be going door-to-door in the snow,” said BOS Chairwoman Tina Mole.

There will be a public hearing on the county occupancy tax law for lodging establishments and short term rentals prior to the Feb. 27 supervisors meeting at 12:45 p.m.

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Minor Flooding Closes Roadways In Delaware County

By Lillian Browne

DELHI - Minor flooding on Jan. 24, caused in part by a massive ice jam on the West Branch of the Delaware River in Delhi, near Fitches Covered Bridge, resulted in the temporary closure of a portion of county Route 18, locally known as Back River Road, according to Delaware County Emergency Services Director Steve Hood.

Alternate routes for County Route 18 are Hoag’s Crossing in Delhi or River Street in Bloomville.

Delaware County Department of Emergency Services and Department of Public Works monitor road and bridge conditions as well as waterways that may impede travel, during expected flooding events, Hood advises the traveling public not to drive through standing water. “Don’t drown, turn around,” Hood said, as there could be a serious hazard or missing roadway obscured by flood waters.

To report a flooded roadway, call the Delaware County Sheriff ’s Office at 607-832-5555.

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Delaware County closed Fitches Covered Bridge on Thursday, Jan. 24, due to minor flooding on county Route 18, which resulted in the closure of a portion of the road. Pictured is Delaware County Department of Public Works staffer Frank DeBellis.

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A massive ice jam on the West Branch of the Delaware River contributed to minor flooding of County Route 18 in Delhi, south of Fitches Covered Bridge.

Walton Village Clerk’s Corner

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By Jody Brown

——————————————— The next regular meeting of the board of trustees will be on Monday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. in the village board room.

The water/sewer bills were 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.

Call the office if you do not receive your bill.

The village clerk’s office will be closed Feb. 18 in observance of President’s Day. The village election will be held on March 19 in the village board room from noon to 9 p.m. Village resident who are not registered to vote can pick up a registration form at the village office or register online.

Weather Words With Frank Ward

Parking is prohibited on village streets between 2 to 6 a.m. from Nov. 1 through April 1.

Do not pump any sump pumps into sewer drains. This causes the WWTP to be over their water limit and costs all users more money to treat the water. Also, do not flush wipes of any kind or paper towels.

This causes additional wear on the pumps and equipment.

Should you have any questions about village services, contact the office at 607-8654358. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The village website is villageofwalton.com, where board meetings are available view.

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Walton Weather Observer Frank Ward at his Third Brook Road homestead.

WALTON - “Good morning! It was a really-cold-then-slightlywarm-then-cold-again week. Last week we had two clear days with some sunshine. That’s a record, because when you step out in it, you feel better, even when the temperature is low. However, we had three days starting with below zero temperatures and only one day above freezing; and that’s a day it rained ... and rained, and rained. We had, throughout the week, 2 inches, maybe a little bit more, of liquid. That liquid was mostly rain and that’s also responsible for all of the ice showing up everywhere. My backyard looks like the start of the third Ice Age. The water’s pouring up out of the ground, then freezing, then expanding, and if that’s happening in my backyard - it’s happening in and under our roads.

You probably have it if you are on a hill. If you are at the bottom of a hill, maybe you just have ice. And, there is still 5 inches of snow on the ground. That’s going to increase also.

There was patchy snow on Sunday, Jan. 27, that amounted to about 2 inches. Tuesday’s snowstorm will give us more. I would rather have it snow because the last thing we need is more water in the ground.

Starting Wednesday it’s going to be brutality cold and it’s going to stay that way until Sunday, Feb. 3. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday it’s going to be below zero - maybe as cold as - 10.

Remember to leave those faucets dripping and those cabinets open to warm the pipes along your outside walls. Find the hats and the coats and dress in layers to keep yourself warm. Even during the day, it’s not going to get out of the single digits.

Believe it or not, this is a typical Delaware County winter. It’s just been awhile since we’ve had one. Let’s hope that by the time this weekend gets here, we will be able to average below zero days and we’ll see how many more we get.

I don’t think we’ll get to that horrible winter of six years ago where we had 41 days below zero. But, it’s happened before and it will happen again. We just have to live with it, and keep going.

Just be careful out there.

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Delhi Village... continued from front page control equipment has been procured, a new propane tank has been obtained as well. Easements for a waterline connection between Delaware Avenue and Park Place is being reviewed by property owners. Work will not be performed this winter - the contractor will need to remobilize in the spring once the easements are finalized.

Highway garage: The building has been constructed and a new ceiling is being installed - garage doors will follow. Electric and light work could possibly be completed by a local contractor in cooperation with the college. Finishing site work and paving will be the final component to complete the new facility. The exterior of the Sheldon Drive tank requires repainting and the village clerk was authorized to advertise for bids regarding the re-coating. Trustee

Maney suggested the tank be painted maroon to emulate the colors of Delaware Academy.

Depot Street Water Treatment Plant: The existing treatment layout is being reviewed with the village Department of Public Works as well as the New York State Department of Health. The new well house is being put online and will allow for the existing well house to be taken out of service for maintenance and repairs. Piping and equipment specifications will be recommended in the near future, according to Brown.

In other business, Mayor Maxey discussed Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) which helps towns, villages and cities other than New York City. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2019-20 executive budget would zero it out for any municipality where AIM made up less than 2 percent of its 2017

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THE REPORTER total expenditures. In those cases, he would have the state give the same AIM as last year.

Cities, which get the majority of AIM, would all be safe from the cut, but most villages and towns would lose their funds.

In total, Cuomo’s budget would cut towns’ AIM from $47.9 million to $5.2 million and villages’ from $19.7 million to $3.3 million — a total reduction of $59.2 million.

Maxey says towns and villages can afford this cut.

“We receive about $30,000 through this,” he said. “If this amount is cut, there would be about a 5 or 6 percent tax increase in the village of Delhi. This is ridiculous and is not a responsible thing to do - he is trying to kill local government.”

Maxey said he will be meeting with Senator Jen Metzger on Friday at 2 p.m.

“I can tell you that she opposes Governor Cuomo’s plan to do this,” he said. “I am looking

forward to working with her and have offered the village hall to be used as a satellite office if she would like.”

Maney discussed parking in the village and said he believes the “parking situation” needs to be addressed.

“I witnessed it today,” he said.

“On Main Street - the allowable limit is two hours and vehicles park for eight hours or more. This affects business in a negative way - why do we have laws if they are not enforced.”

Maxey said he would come up with a plan to better handle the matter.

Village police chief Michael Mills asked to upgrade four rifles, an amount which is within a budget as the request was preplanned. The cost approved is $4,166 plus the cost of trade-in value.

A part-time officer was approved to work in the village of Delhi. The officer currently also

works part-time in Colchester.

Maney said the village pool still needs one more coat to be completed. However, he said the temperature to do so must be more than 60 degrees - therefore, he said it will not occur anytime soon.

The board approved the appointment of Ruth Vredenburg and Mabel Adams as the election inspectors for the March 19 village elections. Mayor Maxey’s two year seat is up for grabs as is the positions of incumbent trustees Sam Samudrala and Robin Hultenius.

Two water main breaks took place on Prospect Street this month and Samudrala commended village employees on quickly and efficiently rectifying the breaks.

The village approved to hold the insurance for the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade which will take place March 23.

The next village board meeting is Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.

Delaware County Teens Recognized For 4-H Accomplishments A night of recognition was held Friday, Jan. 18 when 4-H teens of Delaware County came together to be recognized for their accomplishments during the 2017-2018 4-H year.

Extension 4-H Resource Educator Emily Roach welcomed the teens and families and then introduced 4-H alumna and past 4-H summer assistant Abigail Dennis.

Dennis spoke to the teens about how 4-H can help with their future endeavors, whether in college or the work force. She explained that the more 4-H programs they participate in, the more experiences they have to use in everyday life.

Jill Coleman, 4-H program issue committee vice chairperson and 4-H representative on the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County Board of Directors, handed out certificates and awards to the teens. 4-H Issue Committee member Donna Machala and 4-H Teen Representatives Jessica Coleman and George Machala were also in attendance.

Results for 4-H teen county champion awards: Mikala Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member: agriculture, beef, dairy cattle, food and nutrition, gardening/ horticulture, horse, photography/video, poultry, public speaking, swine, veterinary science; Ryan Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member: agriculture, horse, poultry, public speaking, swine; Brynne Backus, Sidney Center – Kountry Kids & Kritters member: agriculture, cooking, dogs, gardening and horticulture, goats, photography/video, veterinary science; Katelyn Brooks, Walton – TRAEL Pets member: agriculture, beef, dogs, poultry, public speaking, sheep, swine; Nate Dennis, Treadwell – independent member: clothing and textiles, gardening and horticulture, public speaking, visual arts; Grace Dunham, Summit – Colorful Clovers member: agriculture, dairy cattle, personal development; Raine Howe, Walton – Eye of the Clover member: childcare/development, goats, judging, poultry; Cael Howland, Franklin – TRAEL Pets member: agriculture, beef, dogs, engines/tractors/field equipment, swine, technology/engineering, veterinary science; Tracer Howland, Franklin – TRAEL Pets member: agriculture, beef, dogs, engines/tractors/field equipment, swine, veterinary science; George Machala, Franklin – Little Clovers member: aerospace, consumer/family services, cooking, goats, hobbies and collections, home environment, photography and video; Autumn Madugno, Deposit – Del-Bros member: agriculture, clothing and textiles, consumer and family sciences, cooking, food and nutrition, gardening and horticulture, goats, home environment, poultry, public speaking, swine, veterinary science, visual arts; Jacob Pomeroy, Walton – independent member: forestry, outdoor education/recreation, wood science;

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Kneeling, left to right: Raina Howe, Brynne Backus, Cassidy Smith; standing left to right: Emily Roach, 4-H Resource Educator George Machala, Cael Howland, Nate Dennis, Mikala Anderson, Jill Coleman, 4-H Program Committee Member; not available for photo: Ryan Anderson, Katelyn Brooks, Grace Dunham, Tracer Howland, Autumn Madugno, Jacob Pomeroy, Anne Marie Westbrook, Lindsey Wright, Gregory Zuill, Ryan Zuill.

Cassidy Smith, Delhi – independent member: rabbits; Anne Marie Westbrook, Deposit – Borderliners member: agriculture, beef, goats, home environment, swine; Lindsey Wright, DeLancey – independent member: beef, food and nutrition, photography and video, public speaking, swine; Gregory Zuill, Davenport – Backyard Critters member: agriculture, cavy, sheep, shooting sports; Ryan Zuill, Davenport – Backyard Critters member: agriculture, photography/video, poultry, visual arts.

Achievement Awards: Mikala Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member; George Machala, Franklin – Little Clovers member.

Citizenship Awards: Brynne Backus, Sidney Center – Kountry Kids & Kritters member; Cael Howland, Franklin – TRAEL Pets member; Tracer Howland, Franklin – TRAEL Pets member.

Community Service Awards: Ryan Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member; Nate Dennis, Treadwell – independent member; Autumn Madugno, Deposit – Del-Bros member; Jacob Pomeroy, Walton – independent member.

Leadership Awards: Mikala Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member; Nate Dennis, Treadwell – independent member; Cael Howland, Franklin – TRAEL Pets member; George Machala, Franklin – Little Clovers member.

Results for 4-H Trip Awards: Agri-Business Career Trip to Cobleskill and the Albany area - awarded to teens who may be interested in a career in agri-business:

Ryan Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member; Brynne Backus, Sidney Center – Kountry Kids & Kritters member; Grace Dunham, Summit – Colorful Clovers member; Lindsey Wright, DeLancey – independent member; 1st Alternate – Cassidy Smith, Delhi – independent member; 2nd Alternate – Raina Howe, Walton – Eye of the Clover member.

State Teen Action Representatives Retreat (STARR) the STARR Program is a three day event held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, where 4-H teens participate in a variety of workshops and activities meant to challenge, excite, and further develop life skills: Ryan Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member; Brynne Backus, Sidney Center – Kountry Kids & Kritters member; Grace Dunham, Summit – Colorful Clovers member; Cael Howland, Franklin – TRAEL Pets member; George Machala, Franklin – Little Clovers member; Lindsey Wright, DeLancey – independent member; 1st Alternate: Raina Howe, Walton – Eye of the Clover member; 2nd Alternate: Tracer Howland, Franklin – TRAEL Pets member.

4-H Capital Days Trip to Albany - awarded on the basis of citizenship, leadership, ability and overall achievement. The participants in this program spend two days with 4-Hers from every county in New York State meeting with senators and assemblymen, touring the Capitol, Legislative Office Building, and State Museum: Mikala Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member; Jacob Pomeroy, Walton – independent member; 1st Alternate: Nate Dennis, Treadwell – independent member; 2nd Alternate: Lindsey Wright, DeLancey – independent member.

4-H Career Exploration Trip to Cornell - an opportunity for youth to explore the resources of Cornell University.

The three days are a chance to learn about science and technology, check out college life, and develop leadership skills through one of several special programs: Ryan Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member; Katelyn Brooks, Walton – TRAEL Pets member; Grace Dunham, Summit – Colorful Clovers member; Cassidy Smith, Delhi – independent member; Anne Marie Westbrook, Deposit – Borderliners member; Lindsey Wright, DeLancey – independent member; 1st Alternate: Nate Dennis, Treadwell – independent member; 2nd Alternate: Ryan Zuill, Davenport – Backyard Critters member; 3rd Alternate: Raina Howe, Walton – Eye of the Clover member.

Honor Award Trip to New York City - a cultural trip where selection is based on accomplishment and achievements in 4-H: Mikala Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member; Nate Dennis, Treadwell – independent member; Raina Howe, Walton – Eye of the Clover member; Gregory Zuill, Davenport – Backyard Critters member; 1st Alternate: Ryan Anderson, Deposit – Del-Bros member; 2nd Alternate: Cassidy Smith, Delhi – independent member.

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Substance Abuse: Preventing, Treating & Educating Lack of Public Transportation Impacts and Solutions

By Lillian Browne MARGARETVILLE - A lack of public transportation in a county as geographically expansive and rural as Delaware County has proven to be especially challenging for those who are seeking treatment for substance abuse issues, serving a probation sentence or participating in Drug Court as part of their treatment.

Delaware County is roughly the size of Rhode Island and is comprised of approximately 1,400 square miles - a massive distance for those who live in Margaretville and need to attend court or probation in Delhi, or mental health or drug testing appointments in Walton or Hamden.

Substance abuse or addiction treatment services are scant in Delaware County, and virtually non-existent in certain areas such as Roxbury, Andes, Margaretville, Stamford and Grand Gorge. There is only one inpatient, short-term treatment facility in the county, in Walton.

County leaders are aware of the difficulties presented by the lack of public transportation and even more keenly aware of those impacts on a growing number of residents seeking addiction or substance abuse services or mandated to participate in services, without a way to get there.

Delaware County Drug Court Judge Gary Rosa is aware of the lack of transportation in the county, and the huge problem it presents.

As treatment court judge, Rosa said he is reminded of that lack constantly. “I have participants in Deposit, on the far western end of the county and in Stamford, on the far eastern end of the county, with treatment court here in Delhi.”

Drug and alcohol services are available only in Walton or Hamden, Rosa said, and though drug court participants are required to be randomly drug tested three times each week - there are very few sites where testing is done.

“I have a real problem on the eastern end of the county because there are no testing sites there,” Rosa explained.

There are testing sites in Delhi at the Department of Social Services and the county courthouse; in Hamden at Alcohol and Drug Abuse Service on Route 10, and in Walton at Delaware Valley Hospital.

Drug Court participants who

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Delaware County Drug Court Judge Gary Rosa are randomly being drug tested are also required to attend court in Delhi, every two weeks. In the case of court attendance, Rosa said, sometimes the convenience of transportation has to take a back seat.

However, Rosa continued, “I am an advocate for, and will continue to advocate for more testing sites. I think that’s hugely important,” Rosa said. At some point in the not-so-distant future it may be possible for counseling sessions to take place through some type of a teleconference system, if drug and alcohol counseling staff find it appropriate, Rosa said.

In order for him to properly gauge a participant’s credibility, Rosa said, he needs to see them in person, rather than through a video call or via telephone.

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Delaware County Drug and Alcohol Services has a staff member available to see those treating for substance abuse or addiction at the Margaretville Hospital on Fridays. Rosa is hopeful, he said, that Margaretville Hospital will become a testing site for drug court participants as well.

As with many things, the problem with implementing a new site or new service, is money and staffing.

Medicaid transportation is available for people attending mental health or drug and alcohol treatment sessions, Rosa said. The problem is that participants must call for transportation three days before the scheduled appointment and many of the participants, unfortunately, seem to wait until the day before or the day of the appointment.

Delaware County Commissioner of Social Services Dana Scuderi-Hunter explained that Medicaid recipients can use the medical transportation system but only for medical appointments.

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Blaise Announces Candidacy For State Supreme Court Citing more than two decades of experience in the court system and years of public and community service, Binghamton attorney Oliver Blaise announced his candidacy for State Supreme Court in the Sixth Judicial District.

Blaise said he is in the process of building support for his candidacy for supreme court. The announcement followed that of Supreme Court Justice Ferris D. Lebous stating he would retire and not seek reelection this year.

Blaise, 47, is currently partner at Coughlin & Gerhart in Binghamton. He joined the firm in 1997 and became a partner in 2004. He was admitted to the bar in 1998.

Along with his legal experience, Blaise currently serves as Republican election commissioner with the Broome County Board of Elections. He is also a long-serving member of the board of directors for United Way of Broome County and the Binghamton Sertoma Club, and past president of the Broome County Bar Association.

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Village Elections... continued from front page rent Mayor Diana Cope, will not run again. The elections will be March 19 and the deadline to submit signed petitions is Feb. 13.

In the village of Sidney, the seat for mayor and two trustee seats are open. Incumbents Andrew Matviak and Jeffery Stesanek will vie for mayor. Sheri Youngs is the only incumbent running for the trustee seat. Ray Baker, Vincent Spruil, Denis Bailey, Warren Bush, and Berry McPherson are contenders for the two trustee seats. The village of Sidney elections will be held March 19 and signed petitions must be submitted by Feb. 13.

In the village of Franklin, one trustee seat is open. So far, incumbent John Wilson has indi-

cated he will run for this seat. The election will be held March 19 and signed petitions are due

by Feb. 13.

In the village of Walton, the mayor’s seat, held by Ed Snow, and three trustee seats are open. So far, there are no petitions. The elections will be March 19 and the deadline for submission of signed petitions is Feb. 13.

In the village of Stamford, the mayor’s seat, currently held by Joan Hinman, and one trustee seat are open. No petitions have been filed so far. The elections are March 19 and signed petitions must be filed by the Stamford village office by Feb. 13.

Windsor Hemp Farmers Talk Trial and Error Of Profitable Business

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - Removed from the list of federally banned substances, hemp is experiencing a growth spurt with no indication of slowing down.

Area farmers and residents attended a hemp presentation on Friday at the Delaware County Business Center, an initiative courtesy of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.

Jeff Bump and Rick Pell of Grow Hemp New York of Windsor, led what was more of a discussion regarding their experience growing hemp in the past year - they shared what they learned, including some of the methods that worked well and those which didn’t work at all.

“We spent a lot of time and money on things that did not work,” said Pell. “But, we still made a profit.”

The partners laid out their costs for producing more than five tons of hemp last year for CBD, which they sent out of state to process. They said each seed cost about a dollar, and the price to fully grow each plant was $8 to $10 dollars, including labor. Each plant turned a profit of about $35 (give or take).

In 2019, Bump said they plan to increase the 10 acres which they grow hemp on to 25 acres -they must re-license every three years.

He has full time employees and during harvest, the number of part-time workers increases dramatically.

“So many people were willing to work, I think perhaps because of the mystique,” said Pell.

One of the factors which Bump said worked in the favor of Grow Hemp New York is that the weather was wet and muggy this past growing season - both are weather conditions the plant thrives in. Bump also noted that the plant is tolerant of frost and

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A group of about 30 interested parties attended a hemp presentation on Friday at the Delaware County Business Center, an initiative courtesy of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. even snow as hemp originally hails from the Himalayas.

The partners said to best grow the product there are some key components they utilized: cone trays, a waterwheel, planters and raised beds. If there is no effective irrigation source, growing hemp will in the best case, be a challenge.

The plants are the most interesting factor in the burgeoning industry. Pell said clones did not work as well for them and they utilized seeds from various sources and some were not great products.

“We get ours from Oregon CBD,” said Pell, who added they will continue to do so.

The importance of only using feminized hemp plants is key.

If one male is overlooked even among thousands of plants, the feminized plant will then pollinate and ultimately become useless. Throughout the growing process, the hemp plant’s THC levels (THC is what separates marijuana from hemp) is tested and if the level is too high, the plant cannot be used.

The partners said they drop 1,000 plants per acre and this year when they had trouble with pests, they released lady bugs to

combat those problems.

Bump said although the goal was to plant by the beginning of June, but “bumps in the road” prevented them from doing so until August.

New York expanded its pilot hemp research program in 2017 to include farmers and businesses, and applications exploded last fall when the Department of Agriculture and Markets created a separate application for CBD-related research partners.

However, those approved this year may not have time to plant by summer and the state is putting a limit on how many licenses will be approved. Infrastructure for processing both industrial hemp, which is used to produce a wide variety of industrial and consumer products, and Cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis compound with therapeutic effects, is in development around the state.

The world’s largest cannabis company, Ontario-based Canopy Growth Corporation, announced recently it will spend up to $150 million to open a hemp processing operation in the Southern Tier. The company will announce the location in the first half of the year.

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Substance Abuse... continued from page 7 going treatment and the person has a car, or has someone to transport them, they can call Medical Answering Service (MAS) at 1-866-753-4434 and arrange to be paid for the transport at a Medicaid rate as long as they receive approval from MAS prior to the trip,” Scuderi-Hunter explained.

Individuals who are mandated to attend certain functions like mental health screenings, drug screenings, court dates, or employment meetings and are programs or services recipients who cannot arrange their own transportation, can inform the Department of Social Services and it will arrange transportation, Scuderi-Hunter further explained.

MAS will provide transportation for ongoing treatment but

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not for court dates, assessments or screenings.

DSS also has a ‘Wheels for Work’ program subcontracted to Delaware Opportunities for the purchasing of automobiles for those eligible for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).An automobile purchase can be arranged if the individuals is employed at least 25 hours per week, Scuderi-Hunter said. Proof of employment must be submitted to Delaware Opportunities and income eligibility is evaluated in those instances.

DSS also assists with car repairs, insurance, and license costs through the Wheels for Work program, for eligible individuals.

If applicants or recipients of Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance require transportation to apply or recertify, DSS can arrange for transportation if the applicant has no other alternatives.

Delaware County’s residents, especially those who fall within income guidelines and have no transportation, are not without options.

Delaware County Probation Director Scott Glueckert is, likewise, aware of the lack of transportation and budgets for his staff to travel to probationer’s

homes for most, if not all, probation appointments.

Probation officers, Glueckert explained, are extremely responsive to the needs of those court ordered to serve a probation sentence; but, he continued, the probationers also need to let his office know what they need so his office can help them comply with testing, appointments etc.

“If they call or text early in the morning, and they are scheduled to be tested that day, we schedule our probation officer around that call,” Glueckert said. Probation officers are in the field as much as possible, he said. There are very few probationers that come to the probation office in Delhi, Glueckert explained. ‘We do everything we can to accommodate them. We want them to be successful.”

The only time that it is mandatory for a probationer to go to the probation office in Delhi, Glueckert said, is for their initial appointment to review the conditions of probation, to sign releases and for the probation officer to explain to the probationer how the program works. “After that first appointment,” Glueckert said, “I don’t expect to see the probationer or the probation officer at the office.”

Each year, Glueckert is re-

quired to submit his annual program plan to the state and each year he begins his written narrative by stating that the biggest challenge in Delaware County is the lack of transportation for probationers to access programs and services.

Delaware County is not alone in facing the challenge of providing services outside of its most densely populated towns. All rural counties, Glueckert said, struggle with providing services - the funding for which is largely calculated by population.

Delaware County does not have the population that warrants much grant funding, and there is a lack of willingness for professionals that want to work in the area. “The bigger the county, the bigger rate of pay,” Glueckert explained.

To address all of those challenges, probation officers are in the community as much as possible. “We are, after all, a community supervision agency,” Glueckert said.

The geographical constraints are something that Public Health Director Amanda Walsh is also attuned to.

Delaware County Public Health was recently awarded a state grant that was based on the number of emergency room visits in the county that were related to opioid or substance abuse.

The $75,000 grant is being

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Delaware County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Tina Molé

used, as part of the county’s Substance Abuse Task Force, to train and hire part-time “recovery coaches” who will travel to and guide people being released from jail to the services they need in order to remain substance free.

The lack of transportation in Delaware County is a layer to treatment and recovery that is ever present.

Delaware County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Tina Molé said the county continues to have ongoing discussions with county stakeholders in an effort to regularly assess our transportation services and identify areas that may need improvement and/or expanded upon and recognizes that transportation is common problem in rural areas.

South Street... continued from front page The funds were awarded to Delaware County and administered via a resolution to Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District at a county Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 23.

The project, when completed, will compliment the soil reclamation project that is happening directly across the West Branch of the Delaware River on Water Street.

That project, which has been ongoing since November, has come to a halt because of the freezing weather.

Prior to the weather-related stall, 45 truck loads of soil were being removed from the Water Street site each day. Of the 40 45,000 cubic yards of soil slated for removal from the site, approximately 10 - 15,000 cubic yards of soil remain. Of that amount, 9,000 cubic yards of restricted fill are earmarked to widen the shoulders of Houck Mountain Road by approximately 5 feet.

Between 6 - 7,000 cubic yards of

limited fill must be hauled to the Delaware County Solid Waste Facility (landfill) for disposal and the remainder - clean fill - can be used anywhere.

Water Street will now remain closed, likely until spring, or when the weather “breaks” so the area around the newly positioned concrete box culvert can be backfilled and the street repaved.

The culvert, which will drain flood water from Veterans’ Plaza (and Delaware Street) is not yet connected to drain into the West Branch of the Delaware River.

That, Dutcher said, will also be done when weather permits.

Once both projects are completed, erosion will be halted on the South Street stream bank and floodwaters pushed away - down stream and back toward Water Street, which will be able to handle, spread out and slow down flood waters, as part of a flood remediation project.

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The stream bank along Walton’s South Street has significantly eroded since 1996. Here, Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Graydon Dutcher stands above the gas, water and sewer lines on South Street that have been shifted and partially exposed because of the erosion.

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A minimum of 10 feet of stream bank has been eroded since 1996. A stone wall in the lower right corner, depicts where the stream bank was located before January 1996 flooding.

In addition to the stream bank, the roadway has been impacted by erosion. This small section of South Street, which was repaved within the last two years, has begun to “sink” due to erosion from the West Branch of the Delaware River.

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Plot Targeting Delaware County Muslim Community Thwarted, Again

By Lillian Browne

TOMPKINS - Another plot targeting Islamberg, a Muslim community located in southern Delaware County, near Hancock, has been thwarted.

Earlier this month, four young adults Vincent Vetromile, 19, Brian Colaneri, 20, and two others aged 18 and younger, were arrested and charged with conspiracy, criminal possession of a weapon.

The four, residents of suburban Rochester, are accused of stockpiling weapons as part of a plan to attack the secluded religious community.

Islamberg residents are no strangers to threats. In 2017 Robert Doggart of Tennessee was sentenced to prison as a result of his foiled 2015 plan to attack the community by recruiting militia members to shoot residents and blow up the community’s mosque.

The community has also been the focus of Bikers United Against Jihad, a Muslim-phobic group which has organized and staged motorcycle rides past the community for the three consecutive years, in an attempt to draw attention to what they say is a known “terrorist cell.”

The bikers have been outnumbered by counter-protestors,

many of whom are nearby residents.

One of those residents, Nancy Furdock, has lived in the town of Hancock for nearly 20 years, is a civic-minded business woman and very involved in the community. Furdock is outraged by the threats against her neighbors, many of whom she considers friends.

The threats, she said, have all been made by “outsiders” - people who don’t live in Delaware County.

Those outsiders, Furdock continued, only know what they read on social media. “It’s a false narrative. There is no proof whatsoever that Islamberg residents are up to no good. Yet, they get it in their head that they are protecting the country and the Constitution by attacking innocent people that they don’t know,” Furdock said of would-be Islamberg attackers.

She places culpability for the spread of misinformation on the media outlets that “fuel the flames of hate,” holding them more to blame than the impressionable minds (of the four young adults) that crafted the most recent plot.

Her perception, she said, is that Islamberg residents are viewed as threatening because they dress differently and look

“different” from the average Delaware County resident. “People fear what they don’t know,” Furdock said.

The fear, she said, is largely due to the unfamiliarity with the religion of Islam. “In this country we are comfortable with Christianity and we justify the bad things we read about in the Bible. We don’t give that same consideration to Islam.”

Furdock is a decades-long, self-professed student of religion and notes the “heinous” things from the Christian Bible which are widely accepted.

The subject that many people seem to skirt around, she said, is religion. “Islam reveres Christ,” Furdock said. Both religions share similar “commandments,” most notably, the prohibition of murder.

The repeated threats and the misinformation about the community, and religion, are disruptive for the larger Hancock community, Furdock said. The solution, she said, is to unify forces against the negative propaganda.

Muslims of America and Islamberg residents held a press conference in Binghamton on Jan. 23 at which Mayor Rashid Clark called for peace and understanding. “This is a tragic event. A tragic event that hurts our hearts that someone would want to plot to cause harm, yet again, to a peaceful, loving community.”

Approximately 200 residents live in Islamberg who are doc-

tors, lawyers, construction workers who operate a homestead and live law-abiding lives.

“We are citizens of the United States. We are normal people,” Clark said.

Clark also asked that people see the larger picture. If the terror plot had come to fruition, he said, “Members of your community would have been harmed.

Members of your community would have been killed.”

No crimes have ever been committed at Islamberg, he said.

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against Islamberg, attorney Tahirah Clark said, it compounds the trauma of the previous instance.

The four individuals arrested in the foiled plot to attack Islamberg are terrorists, Clark said, issuing a call for the accused to be held without bail.

Domestic terrorism, she said, is not a federal crime, but should be.

The youngest suspect is being held on $1 million bail and the three older individuals are being held on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond.

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Nancy Furdock of Hancock gives a peace sign to passing American Bikers United Against Jihad in 2016, during a counter-protest against the ride.

Walton Woman Pleads Guilty to DWI

By Lillian Browne DELHI - A Walton woman pled guilty to felony driving while intoxicated in Walton in Sept. 2018 with the hope of being sentenced to probation in Delaware County Court on Jan. 28.

Mary G. Rosario, 51, admitted that she drove while drunk and without a license on Sept. 25 in the town of Walton.

District Attorney John Hubbard recommended a sentence of six months in jail and five

years probation as a sentence for the crime. County Court Judge Richard Northrup declined to commit to the sentence until receiving a recommendation from Delaware County Probation Department regarding sentencing.

Rosario was previously convicted of driving while ability impaired by drugs in the village of Sidney in Jan. 2018. Rosario was released on her own recognizance, awaiting sentencing, scheduled for Feb. 25.

In another case before the court, Skylar D. Blass, 19, Sid-

ney, pled not guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, one charge of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and one charge of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. He is accused of possessing morphine and cocaine in Sidney in April 2018 and possessing a stolen a Glenfield Model 60 22 caliber rifle. Blass was released on $20,000 bond posted in Sidney Village Court, awaiting further court proceedings.

Walton Man Charged With Felonies Following Domestic Dispute

By Lillian Browne

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Michael Kaufman of Bovina attended the rally in 2016, he said, “Because I’m against bigotry, racism and discrimination.”

DELHI - A Walton man pled not guilty to felony charges stemming from an alleged assault, in Delaware County Court on Jan. 25.

Chester E. Hallock, 33, is charged with one count of second-degree strangulation, one count of aggravated criminal contempt, one count of ag-

gravated family offense, one count of third-degree assault and one count of second-degree unlawful imprisonment, accused of violating an order of protection issued against him, assaulting and strangling Athena Hallock to the point of losing consciousness, on Nov. 15, 2018 Hallock is being held at the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail, awaiting a further court appearance.

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Local Officers Pass Police Instructor Course

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Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. and Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond.

The Delhi Police Department held an instructor development course in Delhi from Jan. 3 to Jan. 11. Nine officers attended and have earned the certification to become NYS general topics police instructors.

This is the first step for a law enforcement officer to become a police instructor. The class was held at the Public Safety Building under the direction of Captain James H. Small, master police instructor. From left: Detective James Southerton, NYPD; Constable Richard Kelly, Hamden Constabulary (instructor); Constable Tim Stewart, Hamden Constabulary; Cory Rose, Horseheads Police; Zach Finch, Deposit Police; Korbin Neudel, Chenango Sheriff’s Office; Corporal Josh Williamson, Deposit Police; Joseph Galitin, NYS OPWDD Police; Carl Beers, Colchester Police; Jeff Hennige, Chenango Sheriff’s Office; Devin Dunphy, Walton Police; Captain James Small, Delhi Police (instructor).

DelCo Sheriff Named Association’s ‘Sergeant of Arms’ Delaware County Sheriff Craig S. DuMond was elected by fellow New York sheriffs as the Sergeant of Arms of the New York State Sheriff’s Association winter conference held in Albany, Jan. 2124.

Sergeant at Arms is an officer position within the NYS Sheriff’s Association. DuMond also serves on the executive and legislative affairs committees within the organization as well as the homeland security and drug enforce-

ment committees of the National Sheriff’s Association.

DuMond said he was humbled to receive the support of his colleagues.

The NYS Sheriffs’ Association is a not-for-profit corporation formed for the purpose of assisting sheriffs in the efficient and effective delivery of services to the public. It comprises all 58 elected and appointed sheriffs in New York.

Unadilla Man Arrested For Tobacco Possession In Jail, Charged With Prison Contraband

Biago Colandrea

Biago Colandrea, 23, Massapequa, was arrested by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 22 at Delhi Town Court and charged with second-degree promoting prison contraband, following allegations that he introduced tobacco into the jail’s intake unit on Dec. 8, 2018 while being processed on a larceny charge.

He was released on his own recognizance to answer the charge in Delhi Town Court at a future date.

Pair Indicted for Delhi Heroin Sale

By Lillian Browne DELHI - Nicole S. Byron, 47, and Herbert J. Jones Jr., 61, of Delhi were indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on Jan. 24 for selling heroin in Delhi in Dec. 2018. Byron was arrested on a warrant issued by Delaware County Court Judge Richard Northrup and arraigned on the

felony drug charge on Jan. 28.

As part of the same indictment, Jones was arrested and arraigned on Jan. 25.

They are both charged with one count of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Both are being held at the Delaware County Jail, without bail, awaiting a further court appearance with an attorney.

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From left: Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour, Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts, Sergeant Alan Weaver, Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike and Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond.

DelCo C.O. Named Officer of the Year Delaware County Corrections Sergeant Alan Weaver of Andes was named “Corrections Officer of the Year” by the New York State Sheriff’s Association at its winter conference held in Albany Jan. 21-24. Corrections Officer of the Year is an award that is bestowed on a sheriff’s correction officer who has demonstrated an exceptional degree of dedication and commitment to the profes-

sional fulfillment of the difficult and important duties of the sheriff’s office in county jails.

Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond praised Weaver, crediting him with maintenance of policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local standards, improving the jail’s intelligence program, implementing significant cost-savings measures and developing programs to enhance

staff morale and retention. DuMond further praised Weaver as a role model who carries out his duties with honor.

The New York State Sheriffs’ Association is a not-for-profit corporation formed for the purpose of assisting sheriffs in the efficient and effective delivery of services to the public. It comprises all 58 elected and appointed sheriffs of the State of New York.

Police Blotter Walton Police Department

• Derrell J. Worthey, 21, Brooklyn, was arrested on Jan. 20 and charged with fourthdegree criminal possession of marijuana, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a firearm, following a traffic stop. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.

• Jada L. Plumley, 21, Unadilla, was arrested on Jan. 25 and charged with first-degree operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs. She was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charge in Walton Village Court at a future date.

• Tyler R. Hutchens, 27, Michael T. Davis, 26, and Marcus K. Daniels-Penn, 25, all of Monticello, were arrested on Jan. 26 and charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. They were issued appearance tickets to answer the charges in Walton Village Court at a future date.

Delhi Police Department

• Cheri L. Collins, 40, Hobart, was arrested on Jan. 12 and charged with third-degree aggra-

vated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driver and inadequate headlights. She was released on traffic summons answerable to Delhi Town Court.

• Alyssa K. Homer, 29, Delhi, was arrested on Jan. 24 following a domestic complaint and charged with third-degree menacing, second-degree menacing, second-degree harassment, resisting arrest and second-degree obstructing governmental administration. She was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail.

• Nicholas R. Winne, 23, Schuyler Lake, was arrested on Jan. 27 and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and speed in zone. Winne was released on traffic summons returnable to Delhi Town Court.

Sidney Police Department

• Jennifer A. Gaudreau, 41, New Berlin, was arrested on Jan. 25 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

• Shane Tarr, 43, Sidney, was arrested on Jan. 27 on a Sidney Village Court warrant.

• Jason J. Babcock, 52, Sidney, was arrested on Jan. 28 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a

motor vehicle.

New York State Police

• Arthur J. Currie, 25, Davenport, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Jan. 22 and charged with sixth-degree conspiracy and petit larceny. He was issued appearance tickets to answer the charges at a later date.

• Dana B. Driggs, 35, Davenport, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Jan. 22 and charged with sixth-degree conspiracy and petit larceny. She was issued appearance tickets to answer the charges at a later date.

• Daniel L. Hendrickson, 36, Sidney, was arrested by Norwich State Police on Jan. 23 and charged with second-degree criminal impersonation, insufficient tail lamps, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and a license registration violation.

• Joshua A. Volpe, 39, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Jan. 21 and charged with criminal mischief. He was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charge.

• Cameille L. Campbell, 26, Bronx, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Jan. 13 and issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Interstate 88.

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.

Nicole S. Byron

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Historic Preservation Funding Information Session in Oneonta

Representative of not-forprofit groups and municipalities are invited to attend a free presentation on Preserve New York and Technical Assistance Grants (TAG), the signature grant programs of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Preservation League.

The presentation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stella Luna Ristorante, 58-60 Market Street, Oneonta, the historic Delaware & Hudson railroad depot. This presentation is co-sponsored by Otsego 2000 and the Greater Oneonta Historical Society.

The League’s manager of Technical & Grant Programs, Frances Gubler, will explain grant requirements, the process of applying, and discuss some successful previous applicants. Two HSW credit hours of continuing education are available at this session for registered architects in NYS. The Preserve New York and

the Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) programs are a partnership between the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Preservation League of New York State.

Reservations are required.

Register online at www.preservenys.org/oneonta--212.html or contact Frances Gubler at fgubler@preservenys.org or 518462-5658 extension 10 for more

information.

The Preservation League invests in people and projects that champion the essential role of preservation in community revitalization, sustainable economic growth, and the protection of our historic buildings and landscapes. It leads advocacy, economic development and education programs across New York state.

DRBC Seeks Applicants The Delaware River Basin Commission currently seeks applications from interested parties to fill the following positions on its Water Management Advisory Committee: County Water Agency - Term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024.

Water Resources Association - Term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024.

Both positions will remain open until filled. Additional information can be found at nj.gov/drbc/about/advisory/committeeopenings.html.

Contact SeungAh Byun at 609-883-9500, ext. 237 with any questions.

Local Ice Skating Rinks Open

By Michaela Mills While winter persists, visit the local ice skating rink.

The Delhi village ice skating rink is open and located in the Sheldon Park, across from Delaware Academy high school. The skating rink is open every day and will close at 9 p.m. Both call-ins and walk-ins are accepted. Ice skates are free for rental. Saturdays and Sundays in February snacks are offered. The bathrooms at the Sheldon Park ice skating rink are closed.

The Stamford village ice skating rink is open and located on South Street.

The Walton village ice skating rink in Austin Lincoln Park is open.

College News The University at Albany announced dean’s list recipients. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of 3.25 or higher during their first semester or 3.50 or higher in semesters to follow. The following students were named for the fall 2018 semester: Delhi: Emily Kollig, Quentin McKeegan; Downsville: Shawn Pattison; Hancock: Gina Tan; Hobart: Claudia Lennon; Roscoe: Elise Yamen; Sidney: Justin Barnes; Walton: Jacob Hanley.

Rachael Backus, of Sidney, was named to the Moravian College Dean’s Honors List for the fall 2018 semester. Students who attain a GPA of 3.50 or higher are placed on the dean’s list.

Jennifer LeClair, of Margaretville, was named to the Siena College President’s List for the fall 2018 semester. The president’s list requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.

Siena College has named the following area students to the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester: Taylor Barnes, Sidney; Kathleen Collins, Prattsville; Sarah Masucci, Franklin; Nicholas Mathews, Walton; Alexandria More, Davenport Center. To be named to the dean’s list a student’s grade point average must be between 3.5 and 3.89.

Brandon Mole, of Bovina Center, graduated with a BS in criminal justice from Becker College.

Mole was one of 100 Becker students to graduate at the end of the fall 2018 semester.

Kortnee Gilmore, of Sidney, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester at SUNY Cortland. Gilmore is majoring in history and will graduate this spring.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has announced that Molly Youngs, of Sidney, an environmental engineering major in the class of 2021 was named to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2018 semester.

A total of 227 SUNY Oneonta students earned provost’s list honors for the fall 2018 semester. To qualify for the provost’s list, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Included are: Abigail Dennis of Treadwell; Suzanne Ghersi of Delhi; Cindy Lam of Walton; Kiley Lamoreaux of Walton; Megan McNamara of Walton; Vanessa Oravetz of Margaretville.

The following area students were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester at Quinnipiac University: Kyle Smith, Sidney; Steven Smith, Sidney.

Solution to last week’s puzzle appears on page 13

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Weave Traditional Adirondack Packs At DCHA

A workshop will be held at the Delaware County Historical Association, 46549 state Route 10, on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. to weave traditional Adirondack pack baskets. No experience is necessary. All materials and tools will be provided. Participants should bring a small towel to soak up excess water. This class will be taught by basketweaver Martha Bremer, who has 30 years experience. Registration is required by Feb. 4. Call 607-746-3849 or email dcha@ delhi.net to register.

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New Resort To Open In The Catskills The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Monticello will open in March 2019 on the site of the Resorts World Catskills entertainment complex. The new luxury hotel will include a stateof-the-art indoor waterpark with activities and amenities for family fun. The hotel and indoor waterpark will also feature multiple dining options, a relaxing spa, a ropes course, and an entertainment arcade. The accommodations will include 324 luxury suites.

The property will be part of the Resorts World Catskills campus, which is comprised of four major components, including a casino with more than 150 live game tables, 2,150 state-of-the-art slot machines, a poker room and private gaming salons.

The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark will feature many thrilling water attractions, including waterslides, a surf simulator, lazy river, kid’s activity pool and a multi-level play structure with slides. Guests will also be able to retreat to a personal oasis with a deluxe cabana rental or refuel at the indoor waterpark’s bar and grill.

The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark expects to create 500 permanent jobs and up to 250 construction jobs. Located less than two hours from New York City, Northern New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, the new project will draw adventure seekers and families from the greater New York Metropolitan area and beyond.

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Coffeehouse At The Theatre Presents Whispering Tree

Coffeehouse at the Theatre will welcome Franco-American duo Whispering Tree on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Singer/songwriter Eleanor Kleiner and multi-instrumentalist Elie Brangbour have been performed around the world. They play a combination of folk, rock, and gypsy jazz and bluegrass. Sponsored by Music on the Delaware, Coffeehouse at the Theatre is free to the public and runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Coffee, tea and desserts are served with donations accepted. For more information, see waltontheatre.org or call 607-8656625. More spring coffeehouse events include Smoketown on March 17, O’Shanigans on April 14, and Kathy Shimberg and Erik House on May 19.

Registration Open for Cycle the Erie Canal 2019

21st Annual Tour Celebrates Erie Canal Heritage Registration is open for the 21st annual Cycle the Erie Canal tour. The eight-day, 400-mile recreational bicycle tour from Buffalo to Albany is scheduled for July 7-14.

Cycle the Erie Canal participants cycle through historic canal villages and discover the small-town charm of Upstate New York. Along the way, canal historians and local experts introduce riders to the people, places, and things that make the Erie Canal so important to the history of New York and the nation. Cyclists will visit some of Upstate New York’s most iconic attractions, such as the Women’s Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, and Fort Stanwix in Rome - a full-scale fort recreation from the French and Indian War.

Because of the mostly-flat and traffic-free Erie Canalway Trail, the tour offers cycling for all ages and abilities.

In 2018, the tour drew 750 cyclists from 37 states, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Cyclists travel between 40 and 60 miles per day along the Erie Canalway Trail, which is now more than 80 percent complete and will be completed by 2020. A recent study shows that the Erie Canalway Trail receives close to 1.6 million visiters annually and generates an economic impact of $253 million Registration for Cycle the Erie Canal includes camping accommodations each night with restrooms and showers, eight breakfasts and six dinners, two

refreshment stops each day, SAG support and baggage transport, daily cue sheets and marked routes, entertainment and historic presentations every evening, and guided tours of the Canal, historic sites, museums, and other attractions. Shuttles will be available at the start and end of the ride to transport riders and their bicycles for an additional fee. Two- and four-day options are also available.

Cycle the Erie Canal supports Parks & Trails New York’s work on the Erie Canalway Trail and on trails in communities throughout New York State.

For more information on Cycle the Erie Canal, visit ptny.org/ canaltour, email eriecanaltour@ ptny.org or call 518-434-1583.

Dinner Will Benefit the Burnham Family There will be a benefit spaghetti dinner, Chinese auction and 50/50 fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 4-7 p.m. at the Delhi American Legion. A good will offering will be accepted for the dinners; take-outs will be available.

The event will benefit Shiela Burnham and her eight children.

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4CLS Bookmobile Schedule The Four County Library System’s Bookmobile will be in Delaware County as follows: Tuesday, Feb. 5: Grand Gorge, 10 - 10:25 a.m., BOCES/ Head Start; Hobart, 10:50 - 11:30 a.m., NBT Bank; South Kortright, 12:10 - 12:30 p.m., Youth Leadership Academy; Davenport, 1 - 1:15 p.m., firehouse; East Meredith, 1:30 - 1:45 p.m., new fire station; Meridale, 2 - 2:30 p.m., firehouse; Treadwell, 2:50 - 3:15 p.m., Croton House.

Thursday, Feb. 7: East Branch, 9:15 - 9:45 a.m., fire hall; Downsville, 10:20 - 10:55 a.m., post office/Community Church; Arkville, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m., Catskill Center/firehouse; Halcottsville, 2 - 2:15 p.m., post office/firehouse.

For questions about the schedule, call 607-723-8236 and dial zero for the operator. Books may be returned to any library in the Four County Library System. For renewals and requests, call 607723-8236, ext. 322.

Join us for Winter’s Coolest Tradition!

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Saturday, February 2 10 AM - 3 PM

Harvest ice from the Mill pond using historic tools, enjoy a hot soup buffet, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride, and much more!

Kids 12 & Under Get in Free!

51 County Highway 12, East Meredith, NY 13757 607-278-5744 www.hanfordmills.org

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Crouch Joins Colleagues To Release Task Force Findings and Recommendations

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Assemblyman Clifford Crouch joins his colleagues at a press conference in Albany Monday to release the Assembly Minority Task Force on Critical Infrastructure and Transportation findings.

Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch joined his colleagues Monday, Jan. 28, at a press conference in Albany to release the findings and recommendations from the Assembly Minority Task Force on Critical Infrastructure and Transportation. Over the last few months, the task force traveled around the state holding eight open forums and discussions with local governments and town supervisors, gathering information and talking about the issues facing the state’s crumbling and outdated roads and bridges.

Their findings and recommendations were released today in a task force report called New York’s Infrastructure: A Report on Fortifying Our Roads, Bridges and Water Systems. The recommendations included: •Ensure funding parity between the upcoming NYSDOT and MTA Five-Year Capital Programs; •Increase CHIPS base aid by

$100 million/year for five years and tie to CPI to account for inflation and increasing material costs; •Enact legislation mandating that all funding for the DHBTF is to be used only for capital infrastructure, not for state operations or debt service payments; •Expand support for the Clean Water Investment Act (CWIA) to ensure long-term commitment to water and sewer infrastructure; •Establish a companion for the existing CHIPS program, offering financial assistance to local governments for drinking, storm and sewer water infrastructure, called the Water Infrastructure Investment Program (WIIPS); •Continue, strengthen and improve PAVE-NY, EWR and BRIDGE NY in NYSDOT 20202024 Capital Program to help municipalities plan for improvements; •Establish a CHIPS-like formula for culverts based on the

length of culverts within the municipality; •Require NYSDOT to release a report each year detailing the condition of state-owned roads and bridges; •Direct NYSDOT to develop a 20-30-year long-term transportation plan; and •Require NYSDOT to submit its capital plan for approval.

Crouch said, “We need to provide more infrastructure funding to upstate and our rural communities. Throughout the state we are seeing roads and bridges that are in dire need of repair. It’s alarming how out of date some of our infrastructure really is, and should be a major public safety concern. I strongly encourage the governor and Assembly Majority to review our findings and recommendations; we put a lot of work into this initiative and I believe we provided real solutions to help with our infrastructure problems moving forward.”

Sen. Metzger’s Boss Bill and Other Pro-Women Legislation Pass State Senate

January 30, 2019

Senator Metzger Announces Passage of Child Victims Act

Metzger Co-sponsored the Bill to Hold Perpetrators Accountable Senator Jen Metzger, a cosponsor of the Child Victims Act (S.2440), stood Monday, Jan. 28, with survivors of childhood sexual assault to mark the passage of the bill which reforms New York state’s outdated statute of limitations for child sexual abuse. The bill passed the Senate with every single Senator on both sides of the aisle voting in support.

The Child Victims Act will raise the criminal statute of limitations for several child sexual abuse crimes to age 28, and raise the civil statute of limitations for causes of action brought by someone seeking redress for physical, psychological or other injury caused by child sexual abuse to age 55. Additionally, this legislation will create a oneyear window, starting six months from the effective date of the bill, for past survivors of child sexual abuse to initiate lawsuits against their abusers, and create parity in how regulations impact pub-

lic and private institutions under these circumstances.

“For too long adults who have caused devastating harm to children have used their power and connections to avoid the legal repercussions of their abhorrent actions. Because of this, abusers have been the ones protected,” said Metzger. “In passing the Child Victims Act we make clear that no one is above the law and perpetrators will be held accountable while survivors will finally have the opportunity for justice.”

Metzger represents the 42nd Senate District, which includes all of Sullivan County and parts of Delaware, Orange, and Ulster Counties. Senator Metzger serves as Chair of the Agriculture Committee and sits on the Environmental Conservation, Education, Health, Energy and Telecommunications, and Local Government Committees.

Rep. Antonio Delgado Joins Bipartisan Lyme Disease Caucus

On Tuesday, Jan. 29, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado announced that he is joining the bipartisan Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus.

The Lyme Disease Caucus is committed to advancing initiatives designed to help with treatment and prevention of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, as well as educating Members of Congress and their staff on the impact of Lyme disease.

“The prevalence of Lyme disease in Upstate New York requires significant, bipartisan action, and I’m proud to be joining the Lyme Disease Caucus,” Delgado said. “I look forward to working with leaders on this issue in Upstate New York — as well as my fellow members of Congress — to advance federal support for how doctors treat it and how we decrease environmental risks. Indeed, the National Science Foundation has declared Lyme Disease an emerging global pandemic due to climate change.”

If It’s Not Broken, Don’t Fix It

Crouch Stands With Restaurant Workers Demanding Answer On Tip Wage

Reproductive Health Act, Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act and Boss Bill Signed into Law From the Office of State Senator Jen Metzger The Boss Bill, sponsored by State Senator Jen Metzger, and the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) and Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act (CCCA), both co-sponsored by Metzger, passed the State Senate. The Boss Bill received overwhelming bipartisan support. The three pieces of legislation will ensure that New York women have autonomy over their reproductive healthcare decisions.

“I am proud to sponsor the Boss Bill and co-sponsor the Reproductive Health Act and Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act, which together provide essential protections for women’s health and guarantee their fundamental right to make reproductive choices that are best for them and their families,” said Senator Metzger. “With threats to these basic protections at the federal level, it is all the more important that we pass this legislation to protect New Yorkers. Governments and employers should not dictate an individual’s options or punish their healthcare decisions.”

Passed on the 46th anniversary of the Roe v.

Wade Supreme Court decision, the RHA will enshrine that decision into New York law and modernize New York’s statutes to protect women’s rights. The CCCA will ensure insurance companies cover FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and products, and the Boss Bill will prevent an employer’s religious beliefs from infringing on women’s health care decisions.

“This legislation has been long-awaited by women and men throughout the state, nearly 8 out of 10 of whom support empowering a woman’s right to reproductive autonomy,” continued Metzger. “RHA also has an important provision for rural women who often face poor health

outcomes due to lack of access to care. By enabling licensed nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, and other qualified health care professionals to provide abortion services, this provision will make abortion safer and more accessible In underserved rural communities, where doctors are few and far between.”

The bills also passed the assembly and all three bills were signed into law, making New York a leader in the protection of women’s reproductive health and rights.

The legislation passed includes: Reproductive Health Act: This bill, S.240, introduced by Senator Krueger, will modernize New York’s nearly 50-year-old statutes in regard to abortion and ensure that New York State law treats abortion as health care, not a criminal act.

Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act: This bill, S.659-A, introduced by Senator Julia Salazar, will require health insurance companies to include coverage of FDA-approved contraceptive options, as well as contraceptive counseling and services.

Boss Bill: This bill, S.660, introduced by Senator Jen Metzger, will ensure that New York women are able to make personal decisions about their own reproductive healthcare without fear of reprisal from their employers. These measures close a loophole in New York’s workplace anti-discrimination laws and protects New York women, men, and working families.

Jen Metzger represents the 42nd Senate District, which includes all of Sullivan County and parts of Delaware, Orange, and Ulster counties. Metzger serves as chair of the Agriculture Committee and sits on the Environmental Conservation, Education, Health, Energy and Telecommunications, and Local Government committees.

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Assemblyman Clifford Crouch joined members of the RWA and tipped-wage workers at a rally in Albany.

Assemblyman Clifford Crouch joined the Restaurant Workers of America (RWA) and tipped-wage workers from around the state at a press conference in Albany to voice concerns about the governor’s proposal to eliminate the tip credit. Workers reiterated their stance that the adjustment was not needed and demanded the governor give them an answer on the future of the tip credit.

Tipped-wage workers around the state have been in limbo since Cuomo announced this proposal last year. Crouch has been vocal on the issue and written a letter to Roberta Reardon, commissioner of the New York State Department of Labor to voice his concerns with the governor’s proposal to remove tipped-wages and pay restaurant workers minimum wage.

Assemblyman Brian Miller also joined in showing support

for the RWA at the rally.

In addition to the RWA, many groups oppose the governor’s proposal including the Business Council of New York State, the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Alliance, multiple chambers of commerce, the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association, and Unshackle Upstate.

Their opposition comes from the fact that in New York state there is not a “subminimum wage.” Tipped workers earn at least $7.50 an hour before tips, where in Washington D.C. they earn only $3.89 an hour. Workers themselves have testified at the state Department of Labor hearings that they favor the current system. They have also expressed concerns about loss of compensation if the tipped wage is eliminated.

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More Than 600 Attend The CCTA Snowmobile Races In Andes

By Rosie Cunningham ANDES - The Mountain Jam Sled Races hosted by the Central Catskill Trail Association (CCTA) at Bobcat Ski Center on Jan. 26 was a great success.

This is the second year the event has been held at the former ski center in Andes and according to CCTA President Bill Day, it was a “great success.”

“It was 100 percent better than last year,” he said. “We had a nice amount of snow for the track and everyone seemed to have a great time.”

And the numbers were up - last year, Day said 52 racers participated and this year there were 65.

More than 600 turned out for

the event and 225 in attendance enjoyed the pig roast prepared by the Andes Hotel.

The gates opened at 8 a.m. and registration took place at 9 a.m. According to the president, the approximately $8,500 (before costs) raised from the event will go towards grooming the vast trails that area snowmobilers and members of the community utilize.

There were series classes for the races (Kids, Stock, Trail Improved, Modified and Open Class) and the CCTA encouraged the participation of the younger generation.

Day added that one of the best aspects of the event was the fireworks which went off at dusk.

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A stunned Melanie Hoyt of Stamford Central School, receiving a 1,000 point ball from coach Lonnie Nickerson.

A 1,000 Point Surprise: Stamford’s Melanie Hoyt Reaches Milestone

By Rosie Cunningham

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Curtis Roberts, left, and Gavin Guy, compete during The Central Catskills Trail Association’s annual snowmobile races at the Bobcat Ski Center in Andes on Saturday.

And it’s 1,000 in the score books for Stamford Central School sophomore Melanie Hoyt.

The 1,000 points came in a match-up against Delaware Academy last Tuesday in the second quarter of the game.

The feat was accomplished after she converted a pass from her sister and teammate Madison Hoyt, into a lay-up.

Hoyt said she had no idea she was close to the milestone.

“After I made the lay-up and the game was paused, I thought someone had called a time out but was confused as who called it,” she said. “Once my name was announced and I was congratulated, I then understood what had happened. However, I remained shocked as my coach, Mr. Nickerson, handed me my 1,000 point ball.”

Hoyt said the moment was “an awesome experience.”

“It is a goal that I have always had, but I play for my love of the sport rather than the points,” she said.

“It was very reassuring, knowing that my hard work for the last three years has paid off. I couldn’t have made such an accomplishment without my sister Madison, because the majority of those points were assisted from her throughout the years.”

The 15-year-old said the Indians have had a successful season thus far, having lost only one league game to South Kortright.

“If we make it to crossovers, I am very confident that we have the ability and have the preparation needed to finally gain a win against SK,” she said.

Franklin Boys Clip CV In Non-League Win

By Rosie Cunningham DAVENPORT - The Franklin boys clipped Charlotte Valley 49-45 for a non-league win on the road Monday.

Purple Devil Leo Temple dropped 18 points, Carson Dutcher added 11 points and Collin Campbell netted 10 points in the win. Tyler Gregory pulled down 19 rebounds for the Devils.

“It was a very physical game that didn’t allow either team to get into any rhythm offensively,” said Coach Mike Campbell.

Collin hit 5 out of 6 free throws in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

For CV, Jordan Wamsley netted 13 points in the loss while teammate Chase Rinehart contributed 12.

The Wildcats outscored Franklin 16-11 in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Franklin outscored CV 16-9.

In the third quarter, Franklin again outscored CV 13-10, but the Wildcats wouldn’t go quietly and outscored the winning team 10-9 in the final frame.

Franklin 63, Milford 48 Franklin defeated Milford 63-48 on Saturday in Tri-Valley League play.

For Franklin, Carson Dutcher had a double-double with 21 points which included 10 boards. The team collectively shot 11 3 pointers.

“He was relentless attacking the basket and challenging their big men,” said Campbell of Dutcher. “Collin Campbell went 5-8 from the charity stripe and chipped in 18 points.”

Milford took an 11-10 lead after one, but the Purple Devils outscored the visitors, 35-18, over the second and third quarters to take control.

Matt Serrao hit a trio of 3 pointers to score nine points.

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Charlotte Valley’s Dylan Waid, left, and Franklin’s Tyler Gregory fight for a ball during their game Monday.

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Charlotte Valley’s Jordan Wamsley, left, looks for a pass while Franklin’s Tyler Gregory falls on him during Franklin’s 49-45 win on Monday.

“Defensively it was a team effort,” said Campbell.

“Offensively, we recognized their defense and moved the ball well, getting good looks at the basket for a number of different guys.”

Garrett Mertz made six field goals and led the Wildcats with 13 points.

Wynn Williams had 12 points.

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Charlotte Valley’s Dylan Waid, left, and Franklin’s Franklin’s Leo Temple hoists a shot over the defense of Charlotte Brian Johns fight for a loose ball during their game Valley’s Chase Rinehart during their game Monday.

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Rosie’s Rounds

By Rosie Cunningham

Snowfall and cold weather conditions have affected the sports calendar this week.

However, there were a few notable moments - the top one being there was yet another 1,000 point shooter over at Stamford Central School. Melanie Hoyt, a sophomore, reached the milestone early last week in a loss to Delaware Academy. She’s a great ball player and I am looking forward to watching her in action for the next couple of years.

The Franklin boys defeated Milford on Saturday - this is quite an upset although it was a non-league game. Milford has been one of the best teams I’ve watched this season and it was an impressive win for the Purple Devils.

There was a column this week in the Daily Star which allows anonymous comments regarding an array of topics. This week, a re-occurring commentary was printed chastising the South Kortright girls team and coach Josh Burroughs for running up the score during ball games and “how would you feel” if a team did that to you. The end result was that the anonymous author will “no longer be a South Kortright fan.”

I try to be unbiased because I cover all basketball in the Delaware League and the Mid-state Athletic Conference. But, most everyone knows, I am an SK fan and over the last eight years I’ve witnessed the program from elementary school on up to the varsity level - I completely understand why it is so successful.

I played sports for Jefferson and some years we had pretty decent teams and other years it was brutal because we were beaten so badly. I’ve been on the winning side and on the losing one and yes, the winning side is so much sweeter and hurts a whole lot less. But, I never felt that a team should take it easy on us or not run a score up if we were not as good. Coach John Toroni would scold us, we’d be upset and some of us would work harder to get better - that’s all you can do.

In watching every team in the two leagues at one point or another over the course of the season, I often witness the “star athletes” sit half games because the score is up and sometimes I think that that’s not fair because some work hard year-round and they have to sit because some opponents only play the sport when the season rolls around. When I’ve seen coach Burroughs in action, he does substitute, but he also keeps some veterans on the court with the subs - which is smart coaching. Tori Rockefeller, a 2017 SK graduate, pointed out recently that out of her high school senior year starting five, four ball players are currently starting at their respective college teams. As for running up the scores, it’s a fine line because for SK, the season is in part preparing the kids for sectionals and for opportunities such as college ball.

To submit sports information, game scores or coverage requests, e-mail me at r.cunningham@the-reporter.net.

Delhi Sporterrifles Defeat New Paltz The Delhi Sporterrifles team defeated New Paltz in a close contest - 1,346 to 1,339 in their 15th match of the season.

Leading for Delhi was Kevin Gutliph with a 280, Mabel Gutliph 275, Roland Groppe 265, M.J. Coloney 263, Bryan Fitch Jr.

263.

Also shooting were Kristy Fitch and Seth LaPierre.

Shooting for the Delhi Juniors were Garrett Fitch with a 265 and Kara Fitch with a new personal best of 225.

Unatego Girls Defeat Bulldogs In MAC

By Rosie Cunningham UNATEGO - Unatego topped Delaware Academy 42-25 in the Mid-state Athletic Conference action Saturday.

On the Unatego end of things, Megan Perry scored 14 points in the win. Hali Lucia dropped 11 points which included a pair of 3 pointers and Morgan Newman

pulled down nine boards for the Spartans.

Unatego did not allow more than nine points in a quarter, and only allowed 10 points in the second half.

For DA, Anna Post scored 12 points in the loss and went 4-for-5 from the foul line. Teammate Aileen Nealis dropped seven points for the Bulldogs.

Athlete of the Week The Deposit/Hancock (D/H) wrestler earned his 141st career win for the Eagles and is The Reporter Athlete of the Week.

This is the most wins in the history of Hancock wrestling, but not the most for the combined teams.

“It’s a stellar accomplishment,” said D/H wrestling coach Dave Lobdell, of the Hancock Central School senior.

The win came about by pin in a dual against Maine Endwell - Wormuth, who wrestles at the 132 pound weight class, pinned Cobe Sisenstein in 1:23, at the 145 pound weight class.

Owen Wormuth The Hancock record was previously owned by Wormuth’s brother Levi, for three years.

Prior to that, the record belonged to Ronald Rubera, who held it since the 1980s.

The 17-year-old has wrestled at the varsity level for D/H since the 8th grade and was a member of the sectional championship team of the 2015-216 season.

“Owen is an excellent technician with a particular eagerness to learn new moves,” said Lobdell. “He approaches his matches with thought and calculation. That said, once the match begins, he is very action oriented, aggressively working to defeat his opponent until the whistle blows.”

Lobdell said this season, Wormuth has taken on the role of leader of the team, which he accomplishes by example.

“He works very hard in practice and encourages his teammates to do the same,” he said. “He also follows some of the best college wrestlers in the country, looking to better his own ability.”

Off the mats, Lobdell said Wormuth is a great student-athlete.

“Owen is an honors student, member of the National Honor Society and a NYS 2nd Team All State selection in baseball,” he said. “He pitched and won the NYS Class D baseball championship game last season. He loves to fish and hunt in his spare time.”

Brenna Gioffe

DA Grad Brenna Gioffe Takes the Court As a Bronco

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - Delhi’s Brenna Gioffe traded in her Bulldogs uniform and is now a Bronco at SUNY Delhi.

The 2018 Delaware Academy graduate said her experience playing basketball at the college level has been “very busy but exciting.”

“Especially playing for your hometown, it makes you appreciate your ‘hometown’ a little more than usual,” she said.

Gioffe transferred from SUNY Broome following the fall se-

mester and said it has been one of her “best decisions” to date.

“The athletics program was very welcoming to me and the girls on the team made sure I felt like a part of their family right away,” she said.

The 5’10” forward said playing at the college level is a challenge.

“It differs from high school because of the hours put in for practice each day,” she said.

“On days with no classes, you can often find us in the gym for practice twice a day, followed by a workout in the fitness center.

The game is also played at a very

different pace than high school basketball, which has been fun, but challenging to adjust to.”

The 18-year-old is being coached by Courtney Hoyt (head coach), assistant coach Jacquelynne Pugh and volunteer assistant coach Karyn Wendrow.

“My time with this team so far has been a ton of fun,” Gioffe added. “Like I mentioned, the girls and coaches on my team have been amazing in welcoming me to their team mid-season and taking me under their wings for the rest of the season.”

Walton Eighth Grader Drops Last Second Shot To Push Warriors Past Greene

By Rosie Cunningham WALTON - With just over one second left on the clock, eighthgrader Makara MacGibbon hit a 3-pointer to push Walton to a 41-39 edge over Greene on Friday in the Mid-state Athletic Conference.

The shot came as MacGibbon collected a pass on the right wing before sinking a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the W. “She didn’t hesitate at all.

And of course everyone on our side was really excited,” Walton coach Gary Backus said. “She’s steadily becoming the player we

hope she becomes. She plays fantastic defense, we often assign her the other team’s best player. Her offense still needs some work but she’s a hard worker.”

I’ve gotta give Greene all kinds of credit because they were down. We played as well as I can ask the kids to play defense and they did a good job on the boards. We hope that one of these days the shots will fall a little more. Until then we gotta keep playing defense.”

Olivia Harby had 14 points and went 5-for-5 from the charity stripe in the win. Warrior McKenzie Clough had a dou-

ble-double with 13 points and 14 boards, as well as five blocks.

For Greene, McKenna Sergi scored 13 points in the loss.

Walton will face playoff contender Bainbridge-Guilford at home for Senior Night on Wednesday.

Greene 61, Walton 40 The Walton boys fell to Greene 61-40 on the road Friday. Greene ended the first half with a 15-point lead. For Walton according to the score book, Dylan Jacobs led with 11 points.

Teammate Tommy Maguire dropped a pair of 3-pointers and had eight points.

Stamford/Richmondville Defeats Walton In CESRPL First place Stamford/Richmondville defeated second place Walton 1,130(28X) to 1,043(18X) Friday to stay atop the Central Empire State Rifle and Pistol League standings. Sidney defeated Oneonta 1,107(21X) to 1,086(21X) and Delhi narrowly defeated Rockdale 1,048(13X) to 1,043(16X) in other action.

High scores for Stamford/ Richmondville were Harry Wyckoff, who had the high score of the night with 284(6X), Jim Hitt 283(9X), Cliff Christman 283(6X) and David Ferris 280(7X). Other Stamford/Richmondville Shooters were Larry VanDeusen, Cori Tubbs, Steve Baker, Nick Righi, Brian Righi, Judy Wyckoff, Mark Gifford, Jan Hornbach and Stephen Hansen.

Glenn Bowker led Walton

Sports Slates Boys Basketball

Wednesday: Charlotte Valley at Jefferson, South Kortright at Gilboa-Conesville, Downsville vs.

Stamford, Margaretville at Roxbury.

Thursday: Roscoe at Tuxedo, Livingston Manor at Tri Valley, D’Ville vs. Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Sidney vs. Deposit/Hancock, Bainbridge Guilford at Oxford, Unatego at Greene.

Friday: CV at M’ville.

Saturday: Tri-Valley Mini Tournament Round 1.

Monday: Unatego at Laurens.

Tuesday: Downsville vs. LM

shooters with a 280(8X). He was followed by Kris Bowker 266(3X), Samantha Bowker 252(1X) and Brian MacRabie 245(6X). Other Walton shooters were: Ryan Boice, Bill McAdams, Will Sulger and Gary MacRabie Sr. High scores for Sidney were: Jim Driscoll 280(6X), Phillip Guglielmo 280(5X), Vinny Guglielmo 279(5X) and Bruce Gerken 268(5X). Others shooting for Sidney were Mike Pecoraro, Eddie Cotton, David Short, Erwin Smith IV, Ernest Griswold, Erwin Smith III and Mike Terzo.

Adam Nichols led Oneonta with a 283(5X). He was followed by Scott May 269(6X), Ken Soden 268(5X) and Charlie Lowe 266(5X). Don Fleming, Grant LaBarr, Tim Donovan, Wayne Jones, Allen Nichols, Laura Dohner, Da-

Next Wednesday, Delaware Academy vs. Walton, Sidney at Unatego, BG vs. Greene, Tri-Valley Mini Tournament Round 2.

Girls Basketball

Wednesday: DA vs. Sidney, Roscoe at Eldred, LM vs. Tri Valley, D/H vs. Oxford, Walton vs. BG, Unatego vs. Harpursville.

Thursday: D’ville at G-MU, M’ville at G-C. Friday: Roscoe vs. LM, Sidney vs. D/H, BG at Oxford, Unatego at Greene, Tri-Valley Mini Tournament Round 1.

Tuesday: DA vs. Walton, Roscoe vs. S.S Seward, LM vs. Eldred, BG vs. Greene, Unatego vs. Sidney,

vid Gerowe, and Roland Groppe Jr. also shot for Oneonta.

High Scores for Delhi were: Mabel Gutliph 266(2X), Tom Whittaker 263(2X), Bob Anderson 262(4X) and Fred Stanton 257(5X). Other Delhi shooters were Fred Robertson and Dennis Klimowski.

High Scores from Rockdale were: Michele Hartwell 265(6X), Steve Ingalls 261(2X), Rick Braun 259(3X) and Gerry Palmer 258(5X). Other Rockdale shooters were Dave Dewey, Tom Rees, Wendy Conway, Joe Ocasio, Pat Hawkins, and Eli Kelly.

The team standings are as follows: Stamford/Richmondville in first with a 12-1 record, followed by Walton at 9-4, Delhi and Sidney at 5-8 and Oneonta and Rockdale at 4-9.

Tri-Valley Mini Tournament Round 2.

Wrestling

Wednesday: Walton/DA vs.

Johnson City, in Walton.

Saturday: Section IV Class Tournaments.

Bowling

Wednesday: Sidney at Afton.

Tuesday: MAC Championship 1 p.m. at Sunset Lanes, Kirkwood.

Skiing

Friday: at Plattekill Mountain Giant Slalom Next Wednesday: Sectionals at Belleayre Mountain 10 a.m. Giant Slalom, 12:30 p.m. slalom.

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he said. “Overall, it was just a great day.”

The title sponsor this year was The Delaware National Bank of Delhi.

For more information regarding the club, visit www.centralcatskilltrail.org, call 845-6764912, or check out the club’s Facebook page.

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Racers compete during The Central Catskills Trail Association’s annual snowmobile races at the Bobcat Ski Center in Andes on Saturday.

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Layla Boudreau, 10, of Bloomfield leads her friend Annlyse Haynes, 11, down an icy hill at the Bobcat Ski Center on Saturday.

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Brian Schmidt, left, narrowly defeats Jake Morgan during the annual races at the Bobcat Ski Center in Andes on Saturday.

DA Girls Cruise To Win Over Chenengo Valley

By Rosie Cunningham

Joe Bower races on Saturday.

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DELHI - It was a balanced offensive attack for the Bulldogs on Monday. The Delaware Academy girls toppled Chenengo Valley 52-29 at home.

According to DA Coach Todd Bruce, nine players scored in the win.

Anna Post dropped 16 points, Sophia Wakin had 13, Cella Schnabel and Hannah Baxter came off the bench and contributed six points each.

Sylvia Liddle had 12 rebounds and 10 assists according to Bruce who said she “did a great job getting everyone involved in the game.”

DA outscored CV, 16-6, in the first quarter, and allowed just eight first-half points for a 19-point advantage at the break.

“I thought the girls came out ready to play in the first half,” said DA Coach Todd Bruce.

“Our press was pretty solid and we tried to capitalize on turnovers and get some easy buckets.”

Bruce said Aileen Nealis, Raegan Bracchy and Alanna Ruchar played “exceptionally well on the defensive end, especially in our trap rotations.”

“There were no real momentum changers,” said Bruce. “It was a good bounce back win for us (after losing to Unatego). We are looking to continue to work hard to put ourselves in solid league and sectional positions.”

Brittany Kropp hit three 3-pointers to lead CV with 11 points.

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BainbridgeGuilford Boys Edge D/H In MAC

By Rosie Cunningham The Bainbridge-Guilford boys basketball team defeated Deposit/Hancock 61-55 on Friday.

According to B-G Coach Bradley Aldrich, Haiden Burns tallied a double-double in the win with 22 points and 17 boards.

The Bobcats took a 17-5 lead after the first frame and went into the break tied at 20. Devon Scherhaufer scored 14 and Tom Palmatier netted 12 for B-G. For D/H, Cole Russell dropped 22 points which included a trio of 3-pointers. Teammate Caleb Walker netted 16 points in the loss.

“We played very well over all,” said Aldrich. “It was an exciting last minute of the game. We were up 55-50, Walker form DH hit a 3 to make it 55-53. They started fouling, had to foul three times to get to the one and one. Tom Palmatier made both of the first 1-and-1 to make it 57-53.”

Chad Ostranderof D/H made a bucket (57-55). More fouls ensued and Scherhaufer hit both of his foul shots (5955). The Bobcats then missed the first of the next 1-and-1 foul shots before Burns made both of the two shot bonus foul for the final 61-55 score.

“They missed some shots in between and we were able to rebound to force the more fouls,” said Aldrich.

MARGARETVILLE - The South Kortright boys basketball team defeated Margaretville 7537 in the Delaware League action Monday. The boys in blue are ranked number two in the state.

The Rams dropped 13 3-pointers, including six from Austin Lamport in the first half of play.

According to SK Coach Aaron Kaufman, Lamport was “hot.”

“We did an excellent job moving the ball, making the extra pass and finding the guy with the hot hand which was Lamport,” said Kaufman. “He had one of his best games of the season and shot lights out tonight from behind the arc. That, combined with the way he has been hitting the boards lately, is going to be key for us as we head into sectionals. I feel as if he is really coming into his game at the right part of the season. He is evolving his game from being one dimensional to realizing that he can shoot and drive to the basket to get his points.”

The Rams scored 25 points in the first quarter, outscoring Margaretville 25-11 in the period.

Junior Chris Champlin scored in double figures with 10, while Seth Ashline made a pair of 3-pointers and scored nine points. Logan Kaufman tallied six points in the win. The Rams outscored Margaretville, 41-22, in the first half.

For the Devils, Curtis Roberts

led Margaretville with 11 points.

Billy Miller made a pair 3-pointers and ended the game with seven points. The Blue Devils scored only seven points in the fourth quarter.

“We played a solid game on both ends of the court tonight,” said Kaufman. “We had a game plan going into the game and the boys did an excellent job completing their assignments. Our defense was solid and we ran our half court sets well. I felt we did a very good job containing Roberts tonight, holding him to 11 points. He is a tough, strong

player who puts up good numbers night after night, so giving up 11 to him I felt was a victory to us. I like the way we are playing right now, we are unselfish,and our scoring is well balanced as we had 11 players score. That kind of team ball is tough to defend. Defense was definitely a team effort tonight. Our bigs did a good job on the boards and our guards continued to be relentless with their pressure on top.”

Margaretville (9-6, 4-3) will visit Roxbury Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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Downsville Girls Earn a Win Over CV On Senior Night

By Rosie Cunningham DOWNSVILLE - The Eagles toppled Charlotte Valley 42-21 at home on Friday. Downsville also celebrated senior night and bid farewell to the veterans on the squad - Luccia Martucci, Kenzie Hammond and Alexa Vasquez.

In the win, Kailee Young scored 15 points to lead the team. The junior completed the night with a double-double, as she also tallied 11 boards according to Downsville Coach Dustin Keesler.

Olivia Brunner scored nine points and had a team-high 13 rebounds, while Hammond scored 12 points and had three 3-pointers.

Lexi Cobb and Justine Lubbers scored seven points each for Davenport.

Downsville (13-4) visited Stamford on Tuesday (score not available at press time).

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Downsville’s Kenzy Hammond shoots dur- Downsville seniors from left Alexa Vasquez, Kenzy Hammond, and Luccia Martucci are honored during senior night at the school on Friing her team’s Friday win. day.

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Downsville’s Luccia Martucci battles Charlotte Valley’s Mor- Downsville’s Kailee Young shoots over gan Falcone, left, and Morgan Pierce, right, during Downs- Charlotte Valley’s defense during her team’s Friday win. ville’s 42-21 win on Friday.

HANCOCK - Bowling scores for Hancock’s Fox Bowling Center

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Charlotte’s Valley’s Kendra Kohout shoots over the block attempt of Downsville’s Olivia Brunner during their game on Friday.

Fox Bowling Center Scores

are, as follows for Jan. 10, 12, 18, 23:

Deposit National Jan. 10 Week 19 of 30

1. Cornwell Construction 26-6 2. Fox Bowling Center 22-10 3. What If??? 22-10 4. S&S Auto 13-19 5. Jenson Logging 11-21 6. BYE 2-30 Awards Ray Cornwell 220-257-233710 Shane Dirig 201-202-209-612 Paul Gordon 507 Gino Jones 226-580 Dan Keesler 265-209-645 Joel Keesler 507 Dennis Leonard 201-572 Rick Mills 542 Dick Price 212-574 Dick Reynolds 537 SAVE UP TO Jim Trago 208-532 * Scott Wahl 214-574 Dan Wormuth 224-206-628.

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Paul Fritz 224 Gino Jones 249-635 Dana Koch 255-628 Dawn McClenon 192-183-525 Wayne McClenon 206 Mindy McElroy 508 Rick Mills 214-204-603 Tia Robinson 189-189-531 Brooke Rosengrant 188 Kathy Smith 204 Dan Wormuth 200-212-222634 Jay Wormuth 220-235-211666 Jeremy Wormuth 265-249-711

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12. Mad Log Ale Farm 7-13 Friday Couples League 13. Buddenhagan Ford 7-13 Jan. 18 Week 20 of 30 14. BYE 6-14 1. Mark McGraw Logging 32-8 Awards: 2. Conklin Logging 26-14 Zigg Akselrad 205 3. Fox Bowling Center 26-14 Audy Boice 204-243-639 4. Team Forno 24-16 Doc Bolduc 201-202 5. Couse Logging 24-16 Mike Bowker 200 6. Moo’s Drop Inn 22-18 Andrew S. Bullis 222-214 7. Card Logging 22-18 Dale Conklin 212-202-609 8. I’m Lovin’ It!! 20-20 Shane Dirig 201-215-605 9. Two Sister’s Emporium 16Brandon Drumm 200 24 Randy L. Evanisky Jr. 218 10. Deposit Sanitary 16-24 Frank Foster 208 11.

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Oneonta Wrestlers Top Deposit-Hancock Oneonta defeated DepositHancock 72-12 Saturday.

Tony Giovagnoli improved to 28-8 on the season, pinning Jesse O’Donnell with eight seconds left in the second period for Oneonta at 152 pounds.

Top-ranked Richie Serafin took care of business in the first period for the Yellowjackets, pinning Evan Kenyon in 1:44 at 220 pounds.

Oneonta won eight matches by forfeit and four by pinfall.

Deposit-Hancock won the last

two matches of the night, winning at 126 and 132 pounds. Joey Rumola pinned Oneonta’s Alexis Metzler in 86 seconds at 126 pounds, and Owen Wormuth pinned Carter Neer in just under a minute for D-H. Oneonta (23-8) moves into the individual portion of its season, heading to Whitney Point on Saturday for class sectionals, with the top eight in each weight class moving on to the combined sectionals.

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Walton-Delaware Academy Falls To Windsor On the Mats WALTON - Windsor Senior High School (WSH) defeated Walton-Delaware Academy (W-DA) on the mats 48.0 to 31.0 on Friday, Jan. 25.

99: Nick Swartz (WSH) over Noah Sovocool (W-DA) (Dec 4-2) 106: Troy Hayes (WSH) over Brock Mattice (W-DA) (Fall 1:37) 113: Cody Merwin (W-DA) over Troy Hayes (WSH) (Fall 0:50) 120: Peyton Tweedie (W-DA) over (WSH)

(For.) 126: Caleb Robinson (W-DA) over Bryden Shelp (WSH) (Fall 0:33) 132: Chandler Merwin (W-DA) over Mike McDaniels (WSH) (MD 17-6) 138: Nick Lamoreaux (W-DA) over Kalebb Ruth (WSH) (Fall 0:59) 145: Deekon Flint (WSH) over Brody Silcox (W-DA) (TF 18-1 5:16) 152: Langdon Sibley (WSH) over Will Pettit (W-DA) (Fall 0:18) 160: James Hoover (WSH)

over Skyler Pesout (W-DA) (Fall 3:36) 170: David Flora (WSH) over Kolby Polomcean (W-DA) (MD 10-1) 182: Kaiden Vernold (W-DA) over Noah Yadlosky (WSH) (Dec 5-2) 195: Brandon Butler (WSH) over Ben Conrow (WDA) (Fall 3:48) 220: Collin Bidwell (WSH) over Kalieb Stanton (W-DA) (Fall 3:11) 285: Camdyn Adams (WSH) over (W-DA) (For.)

MAC Bowling Results Sidney and Unadilla Valley bowlers were victorious Friday in Mid-state Athletic Conference action, defeating Deposit and Hancock respectively.

Sidney boys and girls swept Deposit, while Unadilla Valley prevailed 3-1.

Top scorers for the Warriors were Kori Scott with a 202-158236-596 and Mike Mazzarella who bowled 222-195-204-621.

Michaela Cotten followed Scott’s score with 136-167-115418, Maegan Mazzarella had 122-161-130-413, Hailey Hoag 144-124-136-404 and Allison Babcock bowled 141-102-156399. Following Mazzarella was Ryan Cole with 188-177-161526, Tanner Boice 169-171-134474, Corbin Constable 141-

180-144-465, Jacob Ostrander 148-232-380 and JP Dewey with a 161.

Leading the Lumberjacks were Angelina Morley 118-148182-448 and Mike Rynearson 162-213-197-572. Carol Struble knocked down 134-156-140430, Diamond Proffitt 128118-93-339, Amanda Scala 94107-134-335 and Katelyn Fitch 76-104-73-253. Sam Webster had 170-139-161-470, Gabe Rynearson 138-165-154-457, Max Proffitt 108-176-284 and William White 117.

Austin Jackson led the Storm with a 257-201-269-727. He was followed by Will Rumovicz with 213-223-181-617, Colin Grant 185-167-194-546, Brandon Kneale 160-185-194-539, and

Nick Guller 185-147-148-480.

Owen Hill, Nate Rumovicz and Scott Brill also bowled for UV, but their scores were not needed.

Thomas Schoonmaker led the Wildcats with scores of 237-186195-618. He was followed by Cole Newman 182-257-164-603, Anton Leonard 181-209-174564, Tyler Allen 161-195-199555 and Nick Hazen 133-201181-515.

Paige Catena led the Storm with 195-221-258-674. She was followed by Cat Livingston with a 208-166-176-550, Whitney Rogers 204-143-161-508, Gracie Oglesby 140-155-212-507, and Pyper Kneale 188-150-134-472.

Breanna Thall and Izora Ramsey also bowled for UV, but their

scores were not needed.

Brenna Gleim led the Wildcats with 192-246-193-631.

She was followed by McKenzie Worzel with a 172-180-178-530, Lana Evanitsky 150-215-136501, Regan Worzel 137-163-136456, Mickayla Norton 133-167156-456.

Hancock defeated Deposit Monday. The lady Wildcats were led by Brenna Gleim with 235-198-173-606. She was followed by Lana Evanitsky 214180-156-550, McKenzie Worzel 172-159-115-446, Regan Worzel 170-175-190-435 and Mickayla Norton 151-146-128-425.

Angelina Morley led the lady Lumberjacks with a 140-182150-472. She was followed by Carol Struble 124-132-184-440,

Amanda Scala 94-149-158-401, Patti Burak 115-111-138-364 and Katelyn Fitch 98-109-136343.

The Hancock boys were led

by Anton Leonard with 183241-162-586. He was followed

by Thomas Schoonmaker 173199-113-485, Cole Newman 160-126-151-437, Nick Hazen 213-132-395, Tyler Allen 157177-334, Ronnie Ellis 127 and Peyton Johnson 112.

The Deposit boys were led by Mike Rynearson 140-144-191515. He was followed by Gabe Rynearson 160-206-129-495, William White 119-128-101-455, Sam Webster 151-119-141-411 and Jack Stuart 144-137-104385.

HuntFishNY Mobile App Spotted Lanternfly DEC’s mobile app, NY Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife by Pocket Ranger, has added an e-license and game harvest reporting feature. Hunters, trappers and anglers can now have proof of holding a license on their mobile device. Hunters, be aware that a backtag and carcass tag are required while hunting. The app also contains links to hunting and fishing information and regulations, as well as DEC contacts for sporting license information or law enforcement.

The NY Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife App, and HuntFishNY feature can be downloaded from the Apple app store or Google Play store. To access the e-license feature, click on the e-License/Report Harvest icon within the app.

A DEC Automated Licensing System (DECALS) user name and password is required to access your license documents through the app. If you have not yet created an online user name and password, visit the DECALS website at decals.dec.ny.gov or call the sporting license hotline at 866-472-4332.

Presentation At UDC Meeting The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a presentation

by Heather Leach from Penn State Cooperative Extension on the Spotted Lanternfly invasive species beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at the UDC office, 211 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg. Officers for 2019 will be sworn in, and a reception with cake will follow.

The monthly meeting will include a synopsis of minutes from the three standing Council committees; potential status reports from the Delaware River Basin Commission, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, National Park Service, and the UDC Executive Director;

discussion of old and new business; and public comment.

All Council and committee meetings of the Upper Delaware Council are open to the public. For a schedule of 2019 meeting dates or other information, call 845-2523022 or visit www.upperdelawarecouncil.org.

Annual Fly Fest In Livingston Manor

Put the Brakes On Needless Idling The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation works to keep the environment clean through many means, including regulations.

A regulation that prohibits the idling of heavy duty vehicles helps keep the air clean and reduces pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter by limiting the time large vehicles can operate their engines while parked.

Emissions from vehicles, especially those powered by diesel, have long been known to cause adverse health effects in humans and animals. The idling regulations prohibit heavy-duty vehicles, including large trucks and buses, from idling for more than five minutes at a time. Less idling is good for the environment because it reduces air pollution, noise, and fuel use.

It also saves money for vehicle operators and consumers alike.

Exceptions to the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Prohibition include: airmail truck idling; ve-

hicles stuck in traffic; idling for maintenance purposes; powering an auxiliary function or apparatus, such as a concrete tumbler; vehicles involved in an emergency response situation; vehicles operating in cold temperatures for more than two hours; light-duty vehicles including cars, SUVs and trucks.

Vehicle emissions are known to damage lung tissue and can lead to and trigger respiratory diseases, such as asthma, when inhaled. Pollution from vehicles also contributes to the formation of acid rain and adds to the greenhouse gases that cause climate change.

Remember, under New York regulations, only five consecutive minutes of idling are allowed for heavy-duty vehicles.

Municipalities may have more stringent restrictions. Put the brakes on needless vehicle idling – your lungs, heart and the environment will thank you for it.

The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum in Livingston Manor will host the 14th annual Fly Fest on Feb. 2 in the Wulff Gallery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More than 50 tyers will represent the best in fly tying. This event is the “superbowl” of Catskill fly tying and a great opportunity for individuals who want to learn how to tie and see some masters at work.

Fly Fest marks the middle of winter and is the first CFFCM event of the new year. Come out of the cold, tie flies with new and old friends, show off your skills, or learn new tricks. The day is not formal, but offers a chance to tie, socialize and have a look at the exhibits.

Participants are asked to pay a $5 fee to CFFCM; children are free.

Tyers should bring a lunch or

make arrangements to go out for it. If the weather looks too unsafe for travel, and Fly Fest has been cancelled, CFFCM will post a notice to the Facebook and Instagram pages.

For Fly Fest information, contact coordinator Rick Fischer at fischington@hotmail.com; and John Kovach at jkovach@cffcm. com or Rob Ceccarini at rceccarini@cffcm.com.

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Max Richard Baldauf

Erika Baldauf Erika Baldauf, 81, of Delhi formerly of DeLancey, passed away on Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, 2019, at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford.

Born on Feb. 23, 1937, in Neubrandenburg, Germany, the daughter of the late Bruno and Wanda Bauer.

In her younger years, Erika performed missionary work in Germany. She was married to John Baldauf on April 6, 1960, and she and John moved to the family farm in DeLancey. Erika assisted with the operation of the dairy farm for 46 years.

She enjoyed both flower and vegetable gardening, and took great pride in their care, often canning and freezing the harvest of her work. Erika was also a gifted quilter and knitter.

Erika was a steadfast in her faith and was active in her church callings, serving as a Visiting Teacher, President of the Relief Society, Sunday School Teacher and Librarian. Her faith was ever present in her home as well.

Erika was a true Mother in Zion her children were her career.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John Baldauf in 1999.

Erika is survived by her children: Andrew Baldauf, Sonja Heart, Steven Baldauf, Sharon Madero, Kevin Baldauf and Darrell Baldauf; nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

Friends and relatives were invited to call on the family Thursday, January 10, at the Hall & Peet Funeral Home, Delhi.

A funeral service was held on Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, Delview Terrace Ext., Delhi.

Memorial contributions in memory of Erika may be made to Humanitarian Aid Fund C/O the Church of Jesus Church of the Latter-day Saints, 33-27 Deview Terrace Ext., Delhi, NY 13753.

Visit www.hallandpeet.com to share a condolence with the Baldauf family.

Max Richard Baldauf, 81, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at his farm in DeLancey. He often joked of his wish to pass with his barn boots on. Ironically, he peacefully passed while doing what he loved most - working in the barn.

Richard was born Feb. 5, 1937, to Emil Reinhard and Ida Frieda (Roemer) Baldauf at the family farm on Terry Clove Road, a place he called home for his entire life. He was a 1954 graduate of Downsville Central School and from 1957-1959 he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in northern California. On Aug. 20, 1960, he married Marlene Ehlermann in East Meredith; they were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on June 14, 1961. In 1962 they purchased the farm from his father; together they raised eight children and instilled in them a love of the land and the value of hard work.

His life revolved around faith, family, and farming, and he was fortunate to farm with his family by his side. Though quiet by nature, his actions demonstrated his love and teaching moments for his family. His love for animals and his attraction to the land found him working tirelessly throughout his life. He served on various local agricultural boards and committees. In addition to the harsh demands of farming, his faith in and service to the Lord were also of utmost importance to him. He was diligent in his church responsibilities which included many leadership roles, opportunities to travel and speak with congregations around central New York, and serving in the Palmyra New York Temple. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, berry picking, square dancing, gardening, stacking wood, reading, and telling stories.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Marlene Baldauf, his children and grandchildren, Susan and Larry Hoyt (Bryan and Courtney), David and Amy Baldauf, Jeffery and Gina Baldauf (Zachary, Megan, Nathan, Trevor, and Tyler), Marsha Baldauf, Brian and Teresa Baldauf (Jake and Sarah), Robert Baldauf, Christine Baldauf, and Sandra and Patrick Noonan (Connor and Hollene). He is also survived by siblings Hilda Baldauf, Herbert Baldauf, Martha (Susie) Gilham, Elsie (Beth) Hansen, and Louise Larchar, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents and brothers Paul and John Baldauf.

Family and friends were invited to call on Friday, Jan. 25, at The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, Delview Terrace, Delhi, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will took place at the same location on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 12 p.m., followed by a luncheon. Burial will take place in the Hamden Cemetery at a later date.

Those wishing to do so may make a donation in his memory to the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Aid Fund, c/o President Brian Knight, 2467 Back River Road, DeLancey, NY 13753.

Visit www.hallandpeet.com to share a condolence with the Baldauf Family.

Donald Thomas Sherwood Dr. Walter Emmett Collins Dr. Walter Emmett Collins, 88, born Nov. 19, 1930 in Milford, passed away Jan. 19, 2019 in Grand Ledge, Mich.

Walt was a DVM graduate of Cornell in 1961 and served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. Walt had his own practice in veterinary medicine and launched the first vet tech program at SUNY Delhi. He taught as a professor, was known as the Father of Veterinary Technology, was a former director of the Animal Medical Technology Program at Mountain View College in Dallas, Texas, and associate professor and coordinator of the Vet Tech Program at Michigan State University. Walt was also a member of Lake Lansing Baptist Church.

Walt is survived by his wife, Beverly; children: Mark (Brenda), Heidi ( John) and Lawrence James; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers: Loren J. Collins and Robert Collins; two step-sisters: Dr. Alicia Pagano and Rita Mott; sister-in-law, Ellen Trask; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Julia Collins; step-mother, Norma Carr; and his brother, Fred.

A memorial service for Walter was held at South Church, 5250 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI on Thursday, Jan. 24, with visitation prior to the service.

The family is being served by the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.

Online condolences may be shared at petersandmurrayfuneralhome. com.

Alberta K. Anderson Alberta K. Anderson, 86, of Delhi, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, suddenly at her home.

Born on Oct. 25, 1932 in Walton, the daughter of the late Warner and Pauline Bertha (North) Kingsbury.

She was married to John Anderson on March 28, 1953 in Bloomville, a union that lasted 59 years until John passed on Nov. 1, 2012.

Alberta was employed for several years for Clark Companies of Delhi.

She enjoyed crafting and sewing, she was a gifted seamstress; she also liked making silk flower arrangements.

Alberta was a member of the Rebekah’s, formerly of Delhi.

Besides her parents and husband, Alberta was predeceased by her brothers: Bob and Myron Kingsbury and a sonin-law, Tom Avery.

She is survived by her children James (Tracey) Anderson of Delhi, John Anderson of Delhi, Donald (Shari) Anderson of Andes, Nancy Avery of Hamden and Gary (James Lalonde) Anderson of Malone; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings Doug, Linda, Betty, Thelma, Tom and Gloria; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Visit macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Anderson family.

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Donald Thomas Sherwood, M.D., 74, of Unadilla, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

He will be remembered by his family as well as by the community who relied on his tireless work ethic, kindness, vitality, love of all God’s people and creatures, generous spirit, humility and insatiable quest for knowledge.

Dr. Sherwood was born the third of seven children to John Robert Sherwood and Helen Cullinan Sherwood at Sunnyside Hospital on Staten Island on Jan. 18, 1945. He attended Our Lady of Good Counsel grammar school, Cardinal Farley High School, and graduated Fordham University in 1966. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in 1970. He was selected as chief surgical resident at Metropolitan Hospital in 1974 and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery in 1975.

He marr ied Joan Mar ie Sorokata in 1968 and moved his family to Sidney in 1975. He was chief of surgery at The Hospital in Sidney and cared for patients with his partners and friends at Gelder Medical Group for 40 years, from 1975 to 2015, while he also maintained evening hours at a satellite clinic in Unadilla. In recent years, he provided medical services at Delaware Valley Hospital and at medical offices in Walton.

D r. S h e r w o o d h a d a n ambitious vision for his family homestead, which he established at Stone House Farm in Unadilla in 1976. He tirelessly cultivated the land by planting trees, flowers and vegetables, breeding horses, and building a spring-fed lake where he hosted family and friends each summer. He was also an avid film enthusiast and enjoyed watching movies with his children and grandchildren, as well as reading classic literature, traveling, and studying world history and ancient cultures. He provided unending support for his children’s and grandchildren’s many endeavors, by cheering them on at sporting events, celebrating milestones, and steadily encouraging their growth and development. Last summer, Joan and he celebrated 50 years of marriage.

He was a major in the Army Reserves, where for 10 years he served the medical needs of various military outposts throughout New York, including West Point. He was an active Rotarian in Unadilla, where he was a past president, and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was honored by Delaware Valley Hospital in 2018, recognizing his nearly 50 years of dedicated medical service.

Dr. Sherwood is survived by his wife, Joan; their five children, E l i z a b e t h , Pa u l , Mi c h a e l , Matthew (Max) and Andrew; their spouses, Mike, Amy, Katy, Angela and Stephanie; and seven beloved grandchildren, Michael, Lily, Audrey, Ava, Amelia, Jack and Bridget.

He treasured his lifelong friendships with his siblings and their spouses, Robert and Julie, Lynn, Mary Beth and Ray, Patrick and Suzanne, Anne, and Michael and Liz. He loved and was loved by his nieces, nephews and their children. The Sherwood family’s unfailing love and constant support has been a blessing to us all.

He is preceded in death by his beloved brother, Brian, and friend and colleague, Dr. Joseph Lukose.

The Sherwood family is grateful to Dr. Sherwood’s colleague, Dr. Michael Freeman and his staff, and would like to especially

thank Jenn Barnhart, RN from HCR, a caring professional. The family also appreciates the care and support of Isobel Lukose, Dr. Melissa Kreso, Michelle Fields, Judy Grube and Fred Braun.

A celebration of Dr. Sherwood’s life will include calling hours at C.H. Landers Funeral Home, Sidney, on Friday evening, Feb. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Mass of Christian burial will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Sidney at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the following made in memory of Donald Thomas Sherwood, M.D. would be gratefully accepted: Delaware Valley Hospital, Attn: Paul Summers, One Titus Place, Walton, NY 13856; Sacred Heart Church, 15 Liberty St, Sidney, NY 13838; Unatego Dollars for Scholars, Attn. Christie Connor, 2641 State Highway 7, Otego, NY 13825; Share condolences with the family online at landersfh.com.

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

Heather A. Harrison Heather A. Harrison, 34, of Trout Creek, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, Jan. 26, 2019, at home.

Heather was born on Feb. 29, 1984, in Far Rockaway, the daughter of William Harrison and Sunday Jagacki. She was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 2002. Before becoming disabled as a result of an automobile accident eight years ago, she was employed by McDonald’s in Walton.

He a t h e r l ove d a n i m a l s, gardening, music, sitting in the sun and hanging with family and friends.

Heather is survived by her life partner, George Klinger III, Trout Creek; daughter Alexus Klinger of Trout Creek; her father, William Harrison; two sisters, Samantha Harrison of Hamden and Ruth (Don) Harrison of Trout Creek; special friends Meg, Carole and Jeff Armstrong and kids; Nicky, Trevor and James Merwin and several cousins.

Heather was predeceased by her mother, Sunday, her niece, Kaya, her uncle, Bill and aunt, Louise, and soul sister, best friend Amber.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton.

Me m o r i a l c o n t r i b u t i o n s in Heather’s memory may be made to Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. & EMS, 8695 County Highway 27, Trout Creek, NY 13847, or Heart of the Catskills Animal Shelter, PO Box 88, Delhi, NY 13753.

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

Richard L. Brundege Richard L. Brundege, 70, of Greene, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.

He was predeceased by his father, Richard W. Brundege, and by his mother, Joyce (Brundege) Rosenberger.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Brundege: son, Jeffrey and Donnina Jones; siblings, Jeanne and Gerald Harris of South New Berlin, John and Tracy Brundege of Harpursville, Linda and Pat Brundege of Walton; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Richard was a graduate of Walton High School and SUNY Morrisville.

He was employed by Mold-A-Matic in Oneonta, Raymond Corporation in Greene, HOWolding inWisconsin and Unison in Norwich. Richard enjoyed stock car racing, model railroading, music and traveling.

He was assistant Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop # 162 in Greene for many years.

Friends of the family called Monday, Jan. 28 at Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene. A memorial service followed at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop #162, 3979 NY Route 206 Greene, NY 13778 or a charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at rootfh.com.

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CEMETERY LOVERS

By Tina and Dale Utter

Helen S. Roach Helen S. Roach of Delhi, our loving and supportive mother, grandmother and aunt, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Jan. 6, 2019. She is now at rest and reunited with her husband Ray. Helen was born on Feb. 6, 1927, in Andes, to the late James A. and Carrie Sanford Stott. In the early 1930’s, Helen and her siblings, Jim and Irma, went into foster care, living with several families in the Andes and DeLancey area.

Although she lived most of her life in Delhi she remained a proud member of the “DeLancey Gang.”

A 1944 graduate of Delaware Academy, Helen always enjoyed keeping track of her classmates and helped to organize class reunions for many years.

Following graduation, she worked as a secretary in Delhi for Dewey Bramley Insurance and later at Delaware Academy working for R.R. DeGelleke.

In 1948 Helen met the love of her life, Ray Roach. After an inauspicious beginning, they soon fell in love and were married on Sept. 4, 1949. What followed was 68 years of devotion to each other until Ray’s passing in 2017.

After marrying she and Ray lived in Syracuse for a while and then made the decision in 1952 to move to Delhi. There Helen realized her goals of being a wife and mother, excelling at both.

Helen and Ray purchased the big house on Elm Street in 1954 and put it to good use. In

addition to their children, there began to be a steady stream of family members, friends and students who lived with Helen and Ray over the next 35 years, all welcomed with open arms. There was always room.

He l e n w a i t e d p a t i e n t l y for grandchildren and when her three grandsons arrived, Anthony in Delhi and Tyler and Kyle in Latham, she loved them with all her heart. She always was interested in how and what they were doing and attended their school and sporting events when possible.

Helen had many interests; garage sales with Grandpa, photography, the New York Yankees, the Tuesday night home demonstration group, and her Friday night bowling league with the girls, but there are three that she really embraced. Helen loved working on needlepoint pieces, completing and gifting many of them over her lifetime. Some of you who are reading this were recipients of her handiwork, often marking weddings and births. We hope they are cherished. Helen was a great cook and a wonderful baker. There always seemed to be something delicious in the cookie jar. Her favorite time to bake was Christmas and the quality and quantity of her Christmas cookies was amazing. Twelve different kinds each year and 12 dozen of each, dutifully marked off on her calendar. Helen loved gardening and being outside her home. She could often be found on her hands and knees tending to one of the village’s flower beds or her own. What she liked a lot, and took great pride in, was manicuring “her” lawn. As many of you have told us over the years, the corner of Main and Clinton was a bad place to be a dandelion or a leaf.

Helen was a member of various community organizations over the years but the one that best reflects her spirit was the Delhi Children’s Christmas Fund. For many years she joined with other local ladies to provide a better

Christmas for the less fortunate children in the Delhi area. She involved the entire family in the shopping trips to purchase the needed toys and clothing and this became a big part of our family Christmas. Helen had experienced being less fortunate when she was young and this was a way for her to help bring some joy and happiness to the children who received the gifts. This wonderful program was carried on over the years by many caring people and still continues today.

Helen was a woman of great faith and was confidant in God’s love for us all. The family would like to thank Father Darius Mojallali and Deacon Nancy Truscott for the pastoral care they provided to Helen and Ray over the past several years, as well as the DeLancey Presbyterian Church who always paid them a visit at Christmas.

Helen is survived by her children, son Paul and Tish Roach and grandson Anthony of Delhi; daughter: Carol Kelly of Albany; son: Mark and Lisa Roach and grandsons Tyler and Kyle of Latham; sister-in-law Angie Roach of Valrico, Fla., and many nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved dearly. She will be greatly missed by us all!

In addition to her husband Ray and her parents, Helen was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law James and Anne Stott, sister and brother-in-law Irma and Elmer Clark, nephew Michael Stott, son-in-law William Kelly and brother-in-law Clyde Roach.

Calling hours for Helen and a funeral service for Ray and Helen will be held in the spring. Details will be announced at that time.

Donations in memory of Helen may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 121, Delhi, NY 13753; or Delhi Christmas Fund, c/o Barb Sturdevant, 13 Second Street, Delhi, NY 13753.

Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Roach family.

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Remember Me We are Tina and Dale Utter. We are members of the Association for Gravestone Studies and we are passionate about cemeteries. We restore neglected and overgrown cemeteries, reset downed stones and repair broken ones. Our primary interest is the study and appreciation of old sandstone carvers. We consider their work to be folk art. We hope this column will increase awareness of much-forgotten cemeteries.

Last year we spent time with our friend Mary Dexter and we were thrilled to receive a tour of cemeteries in her area.

She is the ultimate authority on old gravestones of central New York, so we knew we could learn a lot from her.

We stopped at one rural cemetery where we couldn’t help but notice how overgrown it had become over the years. We saw many stones flat on the ground, many leaning and still more broken and in need of repair. It was a very sad sight and, unfortunately, a similar scene to many rural cemeteries. At the same time, we were hopeful because we could see someone had been there to clean up the overgrowth.

As we walked around we noticed one stone in particular.

It had a name and below the dates it read, “Remember Me.” These two words touched our hearts. Isn’t that the whole purpose of gravestones and cemeteries? People want to be remembered. They want to think their life meant something. That others cared about them and that they will be missed. Don’t we all want that?

Unfortunately, over the years people die off until there is no one alive that remembers the deceased. The gravestone and plot become neglected and, over time, the whole cemetery becomes a forgotten and fading memory.

As you drive around the countryside you notice these once-prominent cemeteries are being gobbled up by all the plants, trees and shrubs as nature reclaims the land.

There is much to be done to help abandoned cemeteries.

A primary goal is to make people aware of the plight of these cemeteries. In the articles to come we will talk about various cemeteries throughout the county as well as general cemetery information. We hope people will learn more about them and gain a better appreciation for what they have to offer. Maybe they will even go spend time in a cemetery to clean it up or learn about it. We have a very challenging and daunting task ahead of us if we will ever see old cemeteries restored to their former glory.

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LEGAL 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 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.

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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 of formation of JLC Property Rental LLC. Office 1978 County Hwy 4 Sidney NY 13838 in Delaware County. Articles of org. filed with NYS Secretary of State 10/18/2018. 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.

Dinkle-fecker, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/29/2018.

Office: Delaware County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 60 Rider Hill Rd Delhi NY 13753. Purpose: any lawful Notice of formation of Cobber LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/12/2018. Principal office of Cobber LLC is Delaware County. Lisa Cobb designated as agent of Cobber LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 29 Kendon Drive, Easton, PA 18045.

Name of LLC: DELCO. Sporting Goods LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State on December 10, 2018. Office Location: DELAWARE. Registered Agent: Bergstein Flynn & Knowlton PLLC 142 W 57th Street, Suite 4A New York NY 10019. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-3, Plaintiff AGAINST DAVID T. PRIMIANO IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH

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UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 17, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the 111 Main Street, Village of Delhi, on February 15, 2019 at 12:00PM, premises known as 505 VEGA MOUNTAIN ROAD, ROXBURY, NY 12474. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware and State of New York, SECTION 180.

BLOCK 2 LOTS 13 AND 14. Approximate amount of judgment $577,699.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 2017-808.

Stephen F. Baker Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bid Deadline: Monday, February 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EST. MULTIPURPOSE DUMP BODY: BID #2019-1 Sealed bids will be accepted by the Town of Meredith for the purchase of 1 Multipurpose Stainless Steel Dump Body and Light Kit With the following Specifications: 304 stainless steel, fifteen (15) foot body length, Ushaped body with flat bottom, thirty-six (36) inch side height, forty-eight (48) inch tailgate height, full cab shield installed, four (4) inch wide sideboard pockets, all seams welded inside and out, full length fender, trunnion mounted/telescopic hoist cylinder, two (2) inch hinge pins on rear hinge or equal, air operated tailgate latch, centered con-

veyor chain (twenty-eight (28) inch wide pintle chain), drive and idler shaft with two (2) inch diameter, eight (8) tooth keyed/drop forged sprockets, 25:1 planetary drive/ rear mounted gearbox, removable spinner assembly in stainless steel, twenty (20) inch spinner, rear discharge, fold-up side ladder in stainless steel, stainless steel underbody pan, LED lighting with wiring harness, aluminum electric tarp system, and stainless steel side-boards.

Freight and delivery charges to be included in bid cost.

Delivery by April 15, 2019 to the Town of Meredith Highway Department between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Bids can be mailed to the Town of Meredith, Attn: Box Bid, PO Box 116, Meridale, NY 13806. Bids may also be dropped off at the Town Hall at 4247 Turnpike Road and be placed in the black drop-box located on the front door at any time of day.

Bid Deadline: Monday, February 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board, Town of Meredith, Meredith Town Hall, 4247 Turnpike Road, Meridale, NY, 13806.

Contact Highway Superintendent, Jason Noble or Deputy Highway Superintendent, Darrell Gesell at 607-746-7114 for information.

The Town of Meredith reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid best suited for its specific needs.

SUPREME COURT: STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE THE HONESDALE NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, -againstGERALD WEINSTEIN a/k/a GERALD A. WEINSTEIN a/k/a JERRY A. WEINSTEIN, MANHATTAN APARTMENTS NORTH INC., M&T BANK, M&T MORTGAGE CREDIT SERVICES LLC SUC, “JOHN DOE” and “JANE DOE”, possible unknown parties in possession, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE (Mortgage Foreclosure Action) Index No. 2011 1378 RJI No.: 12-0063 Hon. Richard D. Northrup, Jr., Acting Justice In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale (Mortgage Foreclosure Action) signed by Hon. Richard D. Northrup, Jr., Acting Justice of the Supreme Court, on July 23, 2018 and entered in the Delaware County Clerk’s Office on August 29, 2018, I, Rosemarie Richards, Esq., Referee, will sell at pub-

lic auction, in the lobby of the Delaware County Court House, 111 Main Street, Delhi, New York 13753, on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., the premises directed by the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale (Mortgage Foreclosure Action) to be sold, and described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of Hancock, County of Delaware, State of New York, and being part of the Griswold Tract, Great Lot No. 4 in the Hardenburgh Patent, said parcel of land lying in the Hamlet of Peakville, along the Northerly side of the former Ontario & Western Railroad just East of the Trout Brook Station and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron fence post at the Southwesterly corner of an iron fence that runs around the lawn and area surrounding the former Chan Peak house in said hamlet of Peakville and running thence on the extension of the said fence South 19 degrees East 18 plus or minus feet to a point in the center of the old O. & W. R.R. road bed; thence running along the center of said old railroad road bed North 71 degrees East 145 feet to a point opposite an iron fence post on the Southeasterly corner of said iron fence; thence North 19 degrees West through said iron post and on along and near the old iron fence to its end and continuing on a total of 104 plus or minus feet to a point on the low water line on the Southerly side of the Beaverkill River; thence along said low water line down stream as it winds and turns 150 plus or minus feet to a point opposite and on the extension of the said old iron fence that runs along the Westerly side of the said Chan Peak house; thence running of 115 plus or minus feet to the place of beginning.

Being the same premises described in a deed dated September 18, 1975, made by Bonnie Weinstein to Gerald Weinstein, and recorded in the Delaware County Clerk’s Office on October 15, 1975 in Liber 558 of Deeds at page 394.

Being the same premises described in a mortgage dated March 30, 2006, made by Gerald Weinstein to The Honesdale National Bank, and recorded in the Delaware County Clerk’s Office on April 7, 2006 in Liber 1343 of Mortgages at page 329.

The premises are also described for tax purposes as Town of Hancock, Section 421, Block 1, Lot 26, and are known as 109 Peakville Road, East Branch, NY 13756.

Subject to: a. Zoning regulations and ordinances of the municipality in which the premises lie. b. Such state of facts as

an accurate survey may show. c. Such state of facts as personal inspection will reveal. d. Easements, public utility easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions of record.

Dated: January 8, 2019 ROSEMARIE RICHARDS, ESQ., Referee 156 Coye Brook Road South New Berlin, New York 13843 (607) 783-2929 BAUM LAW P. C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 438 Broadway, P. O. Box 1260 Monticello, New York 12701 (845) 791-1000 HM HORTICULTURAL MARKETING CONSULTING LLC. Filed 10/10/18.

Office: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 134 Delside Dr, Delhi, NY 13753. Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: General.

To all persons claiming an interest in: 1982 – 7.5HP – MERCURY – 6177741 James Catoe will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803)7343858. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case No: 20180727950506 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff -against- FRANK M. ADAMO, ELKE ADAMO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated May 6, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Supreme, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY on February 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Meredith, Delaware County and State of New York, in the Whitesborough Patent, Great Lot No. 7 and forming a part of the westerly part of the Lot No. 6, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING in the highway, leading along bounds thereof and Lot No. 7, and along the line, a stone wall on said bounds, and run along N W 27.00 chains; Thence N E 23.10 chains; Thence S E 21.00 chains; Thence run along center line of said highway as it meanders westerly and southwesterly until it intersects the line between said Lots Nos. 6 & 7; Thence run along said line S W to the point of beginning. Section 125 Block 1 Lot 7.

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 541/2014.

ROBERT W. BIRCH, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 File# 8275.219

Legal Notice Town of Delhi Aquatic Center (The Delhi Pool) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; there will be a Pool Committee meeting to be held at the Town of Delhi, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, New York on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 6:00pm.

NOTE; the Pool Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting will be held directly following the Pool Committee meeting at 7:00pm.

By Order of The Delhi Pool Committee/Pool Advisory Committee Elsa Schmitz Town Clerk Town of Delhi Evergreen Hill Cemetery Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of lot owners and trustees of the Evergreen Hill Cemetery Association, Inc. of Unadilla, NY will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Unadilla Town Hall, located at 1648 State Highway 7, Unadilla, NY. The purpose of the meeting is for election of officers and trustees and transaction of all business as it is related to the cemetery.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board for the Town of Hamden at the Hamden Town Hall on the 6 of February, 2019 at 6:30 pm regarding the adoption of A Local Law Amending Local Law 3 of 2017, Office of Town Constable of the Town of Hamden, New York.

Copies of the proposed Local Law that is proposed shall be available at the time of the hearing and shall be available at times prior to and after the hearing at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection or procurement by interested persons.

Dated: January 9, 2019

By Order of Town Board, Town of Hamden Wayne Marshfield, Supervisor Town of Hamden SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2000-2, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-2, V. MICHAEL A. BATTHANY; ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 16, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2000-2, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-2 is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL A. BATTHANY; ET AL. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the 111 MAIN STREET, DELHI, NY 13753, on February 27, 2019 at 12:15PM premises known as 1107 ROXBURY MOUNTAIN ROAD, HOBART, NY 13788: Section 132, Block 1, Lot 17: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF STAMFORD, COUNTY OF DELAWARE AND STATE OF NEW YORK, Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 985/2015. Gregory L. Kottmeier, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite

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310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, V. ROBERT SUNDIN, AS PROPOSED EXECUTOR, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS HARTLEY; ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 16, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and ROBERT SUNDIN, AS PROPOSED EXECUTOR, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS HARTLEY; ET AL. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at 111 MAIN STREET, DELHI, NY 13753 on February 27, 2019 at 11:00AM premises known as 16303 STATE HIGHWAY 23, DAVENPORT, NY 13750: Section 16, Block 1, Lot 1.110: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PART OF LOT 19 OF THE CHARLOTTE RIVER PATENT, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF DAVENPORT, COUNTY OF DELAWARE AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 780/2016. Robert W. Carey, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

For sale information, please visit www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Earned Step LLC. Filed with SSNY on 12/20/2019.

Office: Delaware County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1738 Freer Hollow Rd Walton NY 13856. Purpose: any lawful Helping Hands Workforce Solutions LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/11/2018.

Cty: Delaware.

SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 34570 State Hwy 10, Ste. 6, Walton, NY 13856 .

General Purpose.

Posthaven Farm LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/10/18. Cty: Delaware.

SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 11611 County Hwy.

18, Hobart, NY General Purpose.

13788.

Spring Brook Bluestone Co. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/3/19.

Office: Delaware County.

United States Corporation Agents, Inc. designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc. at 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202. Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Bovina Spirits LLC with SSNY on 11/21/18. Office: Delaware. SSNY desg as agent for process & shall mail to: PO Box 103, Bovina Center, NY 13740. Any lawful purpose.

Catskills Futures LLC. Filed with SSNY on 12/20/2018.

Office: Delaware County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1738 Freer Hollow Rd Walton NY 13856. Purpose: any lawful Public Notice PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, At the January 8, 2019 Organizational Meeting, the Bovina Town Board have set forth that the monthly board meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month At 6:00 PM at the Bovina Community Hall, 1866 County Highway 6, Bovina.

The Bovina Planning Board will meet the third Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Bovina Community Hall, 1866 County Highway 6, Bovina.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Delaware National Bank of Delhi will be the official depository, and the official newspaper will be The Reporter.

Catherine Hewitt, RMO Town Clerk/Collector Town of Bovina PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Tompkins Town Board meetings has set the 2019 Monthly meeting dates as follows January 8, 2019 - Monday February 12, 2019 - Tuesday March 12, 2019 - Tuesday April 9, 2019 - Tuesday May 14, 2019 - Tuesday June 11, 2019 - Tuesday July 9, 2019 - Tuesday August 20, 2019 - Tuesday September 10, 2019 - Tuesday October 8, 2019 - Tuesday November 7, 2019 - Thursday December 10, 2019 - Tuesday All meetings are held at the Town of Tompkins Town Hall at 148 Bridge Street, Trout Creek, at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

Michelle Phoenix Town of Tompkins Town Clerk

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF CHENANGO JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST David P. Stinard a/k/a David P. Stinard Sr a/k/a David Stinard Sr; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 6, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Lobby of the Chenango county Courthose, Norwich on February 28, 2019 at 11:00AM, premises known as 1568 State Highway 206, Greene, NY 13778. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Greene, County of Chenango, State of NY, Section: 248. Block: 2 Lot: 17.3. Approximate amount of judgment $31,078.66 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 20185015.

Mark Barnes, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: December 21, 2018 For sale information, please visit www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832 Notice to Bidders The Town of Tompkins solicits bids for the following: One 2020 International HX 520 6x4 Cab Chassis Bid Specifications can be obtained at the Town of Tompkins Town Clerks office at 148 Bridge Street, Trout Creek, NY (607)8655694 or the Town of Tompkins Highway Department – 8586 County Highway 27 Trout Creek, NY 13847, (607)865-4979.

A non Collusive Bidding certificate must accompany the bid.

All bids must be in a sealed envelope marked Tompkins 2020 International

“BIDS” will be received until 7:00 pm February 12, 2019 at the Town of Tompkins Highway garage or the Town of Tompkins Town Clerks office.

“BIDS” will be opened and read publicly at the Tuesday February 12, 2019 Board Meeting at 7:00 pm.

The Town Board reserves the right to reject and /or all Bids.

Town of Tompkins Highway Superintendent Ronald VanValkenburg PO Box 4 Trout Creek, NY 13847 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: DELAWARE COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, Pltf. vs. SWATI SINGH, et al, Defts. Index #2013-531.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Mar. 29, 2018, I will sell at public auction at the courthouse entrance of the Delaware County Courthouse, 3 Court St., Delhi, NY on Feb. 28, 2019 at 12:30 p.m., prem. k/a 209 Alder Pond Road, Bovina, NY. Said property located in the Town of Bovina, County of Delaware, State of NY, and being Lot No. 3 on a subdivision map entitled “SUBDIVISION OF LANDS OF ALDER POND, TOWN OF BOVINA, COUNTY OF DELAWARE, STATE OF NEW YORK, DATED 5/13/98 AND REVISED 6/4/98 BY D.T. MANCE & ASSOCIATES” and filed in the Delaware County Clerk’s Office on the 29th day of Sept. 1998 as Map No. 6650.

Approx. amt. of judgment is $212,244.46 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. ROBERT A. GOULDIN, Referee.

COHN & ROTH , Attys. for Pltf., 100 East Old Country Road, Ste. 28, Mineola, NY. #96320 Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name: FRENCH WOODS FARMS, LLC.

Town of Delhi Recreation Director The Town of Delhi is currently accepting applications for the position of Recreation Director. This seasonal position runs from April 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019.

The hours are flexible based on the needed time for completion of required duties and attendance to requested Town of Delhi and the Pool Advisory Council meetings. On-call availability through this period is a necessity. The applicant should be a Certified Pool Operator and have knowledge and understanding of playground management. Post secondary education in recreation, sports management and/or business helpful.

• Knowledge and experience in public swimming pool operation and usage • Able to effectively supervise Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors • Responsible for setting up weekly employee work schedules, including facilitating the operation of swimming lessons • Must maintain required records for the municipality, DOH and others and be able to present such information when requested • Good communication skills • Works well with children and the general public.

Applications and a detailed job description with required qualifications are available at the office of the Town Clerk, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, NY; Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Application deadline is February 16, 2019; the Town of Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 18 January 2019. Office location: Delaware County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1826 French Woods Road, Hancock, NY 13783. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities under NYS laws.

GreenSlate Holdings, LLC is accepting employment applications for the following position: Operations Administrator – Residuals Paymaster & Reporting This position has been made available by the provisions of a grant to the Town of Delhi from the New York State Office of Community Renewal CDBG. Low-to-moderate income persons as defined by HUD will be given first consideration in hiring. Information can be obtained from the company website, www. gslate.com, through Indeed (www.indeed.com) or by calling the CDO Workforce office at 607-832-5777.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW 1. The name of the limited liability company (“LLC”) is Charlie D’s LLC. 2. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State is January 23, 2019.

3. The County within the State of New York in which the principal office of the LLC is located is Delaware.

4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is hereby designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her is: 16475 State Highway 97, Hancock, NY 13783.

5. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any purpose allowed by law.

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I was fortunate to travel to the west coast to spend the holidays with family. I did attempt to keep up with the Colchester news column, but some email errors that

caused missed items; for that, I apologize.

I stocked up on milk, butter, and bread for the snow predicted. Hopefully it will allow snowmobilers to spend some time out on the local trails and give kids a chance to build snowmen.

We can also enjoy winter at the municipal ice skating rink at

the municipal pool parking lot.

Many thanks go out to the highway department and Downsville Fire Department for their assistance to get the rink installed.

Downsville Central School announced that for the 2018-19 school year, the district will provide school meals to all students at no cost. This is made possible

through the Federal Community Eligibility Provision. The school wants to ensure that no students go hungry. DCS urges all families to participate in this program. To apply, parents must fill out and return the free/reduced meal applications received in the district calendar before the start of the school year. For more

information, contact the school at 607-363-2100.

Happy Birthday to: Jan. 22: Pam Combs; Jan. 23: Dawn D’Addezo; Jan. 25: Shirley Kattleski and Charles Decker; Jan. 26: Sun Anne Cocks; Jan. 29: Amy Conklin Bass.

Worship services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi churches during February will be held in the DeLancey Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Connie Stone.

I welcome news from folks.

Give me a call: 607-746-6860; or you can email me: lshepard@ delhitel.net.

Cathy Roloson returned home on Saturday afternoon after three weeks in San Diego, Calif. with her daughter and son-inlaw, Amanda and Greg Boland, and their children, Kristen, Dezi and Jaxon. She got here just before the winter storm. Cathy enjoyed her time with family but was very happy to be back home.

Mary Lou Oliver hosted a dinner party on Saturday night for her neighbors, Eric and Jen Alexander, Wayne Shepard and Linda Shepard. We all had a

nice visit and enjoyed Mary Lou’s dinner, even though we had to walk through deep snow to get there. I have always found it very nice to get to know neighbors.

Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of MaryAnn Mostert after her passing.

Some History of New York State: 1524: explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, commissioned by the King of France, sailed to the new world and into what is now New York Harbor, probably accompanied by Jacques Cartier; 1609: after he sailed to the new world on the Halve Moon, Henry Hudson explored the mighty river that would later be named for him; Samuel de Champlain explored the northeastern region of the area now called New York and discovered his namesake, Lake Champlain; 1624: the first Dutch settlement was established - for 40 years the Dutch ruled over the colony of New Netherland; 1664: the British army conquered the colony of New Netherland, which was then renamed New York in

honor of the Duke of York.

Do you remember your grandma’s cookie jar? When you reached inside you could always count on it being filled with cookies with raisins or currants, crunchy with nuts or oats or fragrant with anise, cinnamon and other spices. A plate of those sweet and satisfying treats, along with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea, was as good a comfort as a cozy quilt on a chilly night.

To watch her make those cookies was nearly as good as eating them. For holidays she’d use her trusty wooden rolling pin to roll out the dough, then create fancy shapes with old-fashioned floured cutters. At other times she’d bake a batch of bars or drop spoonfuls of sticky dough on an upside down cake pan.

The aroma of grandma’s cookies filled everyone with delight.

Reach into grandma’s cookie jar for a handful of those old time treats and enjoy the memories.

Grandma’s cookie jar recipe: Old Fashion Gingersnaps: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup molasses,

2 cups flour, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. cloves, 1 tsp. ginger. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl.

Add egg and molasses and beat well. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix well.

Chill the dough. When chilled, roll the dough into 1 1/4” balls and dip into additional sugar.

Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes or until set and surface cracked. Makes about four dozen.

From a 1932 cookbook: use a small cup or cream pitcher inverted in the center of a pie dish when making deep dish pies or meat pies. The inverted cup serves two purposes: it acts as a bridge to hold up the pastry in the center of the pie and it also draws up the juices in a way that will astonish those who do not know this old country tip.

My thoughts of the week: With the end of January drawing near, we finally had a big snow storm for the month. Over the weekend there was very little traffic on the road here, so we know

people stayed home - a good place to be. My son Randy gave me a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas and it is a very hard one.

It has kept me occupied while I couldn’t get out. Otherwise all has been quiet.

Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week: A husband took his wife dancing. They saw a man out on the floor living it up - breakdancing, moonwalking, the works. “See that guy?” the wife asked. “He proposed to me 25 years ago, but I turned him down.” The husband replied, “Looks like he’s still celebrating.”

Sister: Why did you take that lamp to bed with you? Brother: I’m a light sleeper.

A cute saying: Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart.

Helpful Hint: Sprinkle leftover coffee grounds on a freshly shoveled walk or driveway to help melt the ice. This is a natural and environmentally friendly way to add more traction underfoot.

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

KILPATRICK CO. SELLS OUT Thrown 30 Feet by Auto − We Will Have a German Cannon − Roseboom Real Estate to be Sold.

The Charles Henderson property on Delaware street, occupied by the tire hospital of Herbert Tobey and the paint shop of Leslie Hector, has been sold through the agency of H. M. Robinson to George Parker.

Frank Sherwood has purchased the taxicab business which has been conducted by John A. Churchill. Mr. Sherwood will meet all trains and will make his headquarters at the home of his father, Wallace Sherwood, West street.

About fifteen applications for fingerling brook trout to stock vicinity streams were forwarded this week to the state conservation commission by Walton men. Applications for trout from the government hatchery at Cape Vincent, N. Y., will also be filed. Several applications for pheasants have been made.

Clifford Signor, son of Kester Signor, of Hamden, was starting a small gasoline engine used for operating a washing machine one day last week when the engine backfired through the carburetor.

Young Signor was looking close to the carburetor at the time and the backfire charge struck him full on the left side of his face and eye.

He was thrown several feet by the explosion and surprise of it. Spectacles fortunately saved the sight of the injured eye, but that member was badly swollen for some days.

Congressman George W. Fairchild of Oneonta has introduced in the house of representatives bills directing Secretary of War Baker to present a captured cannon to the cities of Binghamton, Oneonta, Norwich and the village of Walton. These bills are now before the house committee on military affairs and will be reported soon, it is expected, and speedily passed by both houses. There are said to be 1,500 requests for German cannon captured by the United States army. Steps to obtain the cannon for Walton was first taken by A. J. Courtney, president of the chamber of commerce.

Fred Foote of Bob’s Brook was struck by a Ford car driven

by Arthur Lambert of Rock Rift on Saturday morning about nine o’clock. Mr. Foote was walking to the village and a short distance this side of George Pierce’s house he stopped to talk to Henry Finch, who was on a wagon. Lambert came up from behind and blew his horn as a warning. Foote was near the center of the road and stepped back to get out of the road but was not quick enough and was struck by the car and thrown about thirty feet. He was badly cut and bruised about the head and body, but Dr. Smith, who attended him, found no broken bones.

The W. R. Kilpatrick Company has sold its real estate at West End and stock of feed and coal to Lee W. Camp, Louis F. Camp and Fred A. Camp of New Berlin. The con-

tract of sale was drawn this week and the Camps will take possession of the business Monday. The business was established by the late John Wright and was taken over in 1908 by the W. R. Kilpatrick Company, a stock corporation.

The present shareholders of the Kilpatrick company are: David, John G. and Edmund More, J. H. Townsend, Charles Pierson, E. B. and Edwin R. Howland. E. B. and Edwin R. Howland will remain in the employ of the new owners for the present.

Upon application of Vere H. Multer of Binghamton, attorney for Archie L. Widger, trustee of the estate of George W. Roseboom, bankrupt, Referee Wales of that city on Tuesday issued an order for cause to be shown before him February 8 at 11 o’clock, why there should not be sold to the highest bidder the premises formerly owned by the bankrupt, and situated at Beerston, Delaware county, at the sale to be held February 11, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. The sale will convey all the bankrupt’s right and title to the building, barn and so forth, subject to the G. McNamara mortgage of $2,500; all of the stock, including fixtures and Ford touring car, all of the right to all real estate situated at Beerston, claimed by the bankrupt estate. On February 13, at 11 a. m. the buyer will apply to Judge Wales for an order confirming the sale.

At the February term of supreme court in Delhi it is expected that either or both the civil or criminal actions against A. G. Patterson and John R. Bryce, in connection with the affairs of the Walton Home Telephone Company, will be tried.

The civil action is brought by A. E. Conner as trustee in bankruptcy of the Walton Home Telephone Company to recover $15,000 damages for trespass and conspiracy in the putting out of business of the Home company. Patterson was attorney and Bryce the superintendent of the rival company, the Walton People’s Telephone Company. The indictments in the criminal case charge the destruction of telephone property in violation of the criminal code. The acts upon which both cases are based occurred in June 1916. O’Connor & O'Connor of Hobart are attorneys for Mr. Conner in the civil action and E. E. Conlon of Downsville is attorney of record for the defendants.

THROWN OUT INTO CULVERT John McClenathan of Beerston Has Shoulder Dislocated.

John McClenathan of Beerston, his daughter, Miss Gertrude, and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Sterling, of Bridgeport, had a serious runaway accident Thursday morning about 11 o’clock on the state road near the More farm below Walton village. Mr. McClenathan was driving to the village and when near the more place the ring came out of the end of the neckyoke, letting the wagon pole down. The team became frightened and ran away, first swinging to the east side of the highway so that the wagon struck the fender and then crossing the road so that the rear wheel struck the deep culvert there. The impact broke the reach of the wagon and threw the three occupants of the rig into the culvert at the bottom of which was a spring covered over with stones. Mr. McClenathan fell first into the culvert and the two ladies were thrown out on top of him. He sustained a bad dislocation of the left shoulder and a serous injury to his right hip. Miss Gertrude suffered from a concussion of the brain and injuries to her back. Mrs. Sterling was badly bruised but not seriously injured. Dr. E. A. Hand was driving his auto down the state road at the time of the accident and after the wagon collided with the culvert the horses broke loose and came dashing down the road toward him. The doctor stopped

his car and when but a short distance from him one horse slipped and fell and carried its mate with it over the bank. The team was not seriously injured but one horse had every shoe pulled off its feet.

Dr. Hand rendered first aid to the three injured persons and later Dr. Smith, who was passing, was called into the More house, where they had been taken, to assist Dr. Hand.

LIFE SENTENCE IN AFTON MURDER CASE James Conklin Found Guilty of Murder, Second Degree

CLAIMED KILLING AN ACCIDENT Woman Companion Will Face Trial Later − Couple Were Arrested in Penn Yan After Murder.

James Conklin, the self-confessed slayer of Horace N. Woodward, an aged recluse living near Afton in the town of Coventry, Chenango county, was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury in supreme court in Norwich early last Friday morning.

Conklin was indicted for murder in the first degree, conviction on which charge carries the death penalty. Murder in the second degree carries a prison sentence of not less than 20 years with a maximum of life imprisonment. Justice Davis sentenced Conklin to a term of not less than 20 years in Auburn prison when the murdered was arraigned before him Friday morning.

Conklin at the time of the murder was accompanied by a woman, Lucy Lewis, who also faces the murder charge and will be tried later. Conklin is 26 years of age and comes from Pompton, N. J. The Lewis woman is 42 years old. In July, 1918, Conklin left Pompton, accompanied by the Lewis woman. In his testimony in his own defense Conklin told how the two wandered through Orange and Sullivan counties, following the Erie through Hancock and Deposit and going from there to Sidney, Bainbridge and finally to Afton, near which the murder occurred on Aug. 18.

The couple were around Afton and vicinity over a week and committed a number of petty thefts.

Conklin confessed the killing of Woodward but claimed that the shooting was accidential. He confessed to robbing the house during the absence of Woodward and returned to compel him to disclose a supposed hoard of wealth. While he was threatening Woodward with the gun Conklin claimed the weapon was accidentally discharged.

Conklin and Lewis were arrested in Penn Yan several weeks after the murder, where they had been taken into custody for stealing an automobile and had been given a jail sentence. Their description tallied with that with the couple who had been terrorizing the neighborhood in the vicinity of Coventryville and an investigation by district attorney, David F. Lee, of Chenango county, led to a confession of their guilt by Conklin and the Lewis woman.

HOME BURNED DURING ABSENCE Roods Creek Family Find Home in Ruins on Return.

(From our Hancock cor.)

The farm house of Mr. and Mrs. William Okowitz of Roods Creek was destroyed by fire Friday evening between 6:30 and 7 o’clock. The family were in Deposit at the time, and returned only to find their home in ruins.

Nothing was saved from the building. There was an insurance of $1,200. The family at present are living in a house nearby, but Mr. Okowitz has not decided on his future plans.

HUSBAND SHOT WIFE IN A FIT OF ANGER Arena Woman Wounded in Leg by Bullet

HAD BEEN IN INSANE ASYLUM Bullet Came Near Severing Artery − Murdock Stayed all Night on Mountain − No Action Taken.

Arena came near being the scene of a tragedy Saturday night, when Mrs. Dennison Murdock was wounded in the leg by a 32-40 bullet from a gun in the hands of her husband. The facts in the case, as near as can be ascertained, are as follows: On Saturday evening at about six o’clock, January 25th, while Mrs. Dennison J. Murdock, nee Miss Laura E. DeSilva, was preparing her supper, her husband came home in an irritable mood and objected to her putting some kindling wood in the stove to hurry the fire for supper. A parley ensued, and he threatened to kill her.

She ran off the back porch toward town, a short distance. She then decided to return, and upon nearing the back door of her kitchen, she heard the gun click, as a 32 special high power Marlin repeating rifle will when a cartridge enters the barrel.

She then ran again toward town and just about 36 paces from here her husband fired the shot. She fell with a bullet hole through her left leg about three-fourths of the distance from her knee to her body. The break of the skin where the bullet left the front of the leg was about the size of the end of the fore finger. It was a narrow escape. Had the bullet gone but two inches to the right, the femoral artery would have been severed, and she would have bled to death in three minutes.

It was quite dark when the shooting occurred, and she shouted for help about two minutes before Rev. A. Braisland and James D. Murdock, the husband’s father, came to her assistance and carried her in the house and promptly summoned a physician, and called over the telephone to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. DeSilva, who live up the Millbrook, about three miles distant. Dr. C. C. Faulkner of Margaretville and Dr. J. A. Gaul of Roxbury dressed the wound.

After firing the shot, her husband ran for the mountain, and did not appear until break of day at his father’s door, only about three hundred feet away. It is thought that he did not mean to hit her, and did it for a scare. The husband was committed to Ashley Hall, a state institution for the insane in Middletown, Orange county, a year ago last spring, and was let out on a year’s parole at the wife’s request; that expired last August.

For the last six weeks Mr. Murdock has acted strange, and it has been feared by that part of the public who knew him, that he would do some rash act in a fit of passion. He was 31 years old January 23; the wife 27 September 20. They have three bright children: James Harvey, aged 5; Virginia Louise, 3 and Millicent Evelyn, 1. Mr. Murdock’s parents are very aged people and truly deserve the sympathy of all. While in her agony of pain that night, her mind wandered after he husband’s welfare. She wished he had his supper, and wondered where he was, and if he was comfortable.

Mr. Murdock is still at the home of his father, and no action as yet has been taken in the case.

New York Ratifies Prohibition.

When the state senate on Wednesday concurred in the assembly resolution ratifying the national prohibition amendment, New York became the forty-fourth state to ratify the amendment.

Thirty-six states were needed to make the amendment effective.

LEAVE FRANCE FEBRUARY 15 Tentative Date for Sailing of 27th Division Announced.

The War Department has announced that the 27th Division, composed of New York state guardsmen, will embark from France about February 15. They may reach New York city by Washington’s birthday, February 22, but it will probably be a few days later on account of frequent storms at this season. The division will encamp at Camp Upton, L. I., before the parade in New York City and final muster out. It also was announced that the 77th Division, trained at Camp Upton, was expected to embark from France about March 5. Most of the Delaware county men are in the 107th Infantry, 102nd Engineers, 102nd Field Signal Battalion, 102nd Ammunition Train, 104th and 106th Field Artillery and the 102nd Sanitary Train.

On account of the uncertainty regarding the date of the division’s arrival in New York and the time of the mustering out of the men, definite plans for the reception to be given the Company F boys in Walton cannot be formulated, but the general committee in charge will have everything in readiness to give them a royal welcome home. In addition to the committees named last week, the following have been appointed: Finance, E. B. Guild, Howard E. Lane, Frank G. Lyon and J. J. Farrell; ladies’ reception committee, Mrs. J. Burrell, Mrs. A. O. Wright, Mrs. W. W. Jones, Mrs. Robert Berray, Mrs. A. A. Hoy, Mrs. J. J. Connelly, Mrs. A. E. Oothoudt, Mrs. George T. Johnston, Mrs. B. G. North, Miss Laura Eggleston, Mrs. James Flynn, Mrs. J. A. Crawford, Mrs. W. E. Henderson. The general public is asked to constitute a committee of the whole to welcome the boys home and to co-operate with an assist the various committees named for particular purposes.

Practically all the men who went out with Company F of Walton are in the various units of the 27th Division except the few who were left in the skeleton organization, which later became the First Pioneer Infantry. These men are now with the army of occupation in Germany, and may not be home for some months, although General March, Chief of Staff, has announced that he expected to have home within six months all the men overseas, except those left in the army of occupation, and that practically all the men remaining in home camps would be demobilized within a month.

The 27th Division will be mustered out at Camp Upton, and it is to be hoped that the men will be discharged from service at the same time, so that all the former Company F boys may return to Walton in a body. The celebration and banquet to be given in Walton is for all members of the old company, whether residents of Walton or of other towns.

STRICKEN NEAR CADOSIA Wylie B. Jones of Binghamton Dies in His Car. (From our Hancock Cor.) Wylie B. Jones of Binghamton, head of the Wylie B. Jones Advertising Company, died suddenly Monday near Hancock, while in his automobile on a business trip from Binghamton to New York city.

He left home about 10:30, and near Cadosia became violently ill.

The chauffeur turned back, but Mr. Jones died before reaching the office of Drs. Wolsey in Hancock.

He was 56 years of age.

Dismiss Murder Charge.

The indictment against Albert H. Weeks, the Newburgh detective, charged with murder in connection with the shooting and killing of Joseph Levinson, a junk dealer on his way home from Monticello, has been dismissed.

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COUNTY HONOR ROLL List of Men in Service From The Town of Kortright.

The Pulication by towns of an honor roll of men in service from Delaware county was commenced 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. The term “American Expeditionary Forces” includes those who have seen overseas duty though some may have returned to the United States.

A number of the men in the navy and in army camps in the United States have been discharged from service. The honor rolls for the towns of Kortright and Roxbury are given below, that of Kortright, including the men the Student Army Training Corps: KORTRIGHT. Killed in Action.

Meade, William W., Bloomville.

Moss, John, South Kortright.

Spickerman, Raymond H., Bloomville.

Died of Disease.

Bowker, Arthur, Kortright.

Wainwright, Wesley J., Bloomville.

American Expeditionary Force.

Azzoli, Frank S., Bloomville.

Burdick, George L., Bloomville.

Burdick, Myron H., Bloomville.

Chamberlain, Carl A., Kortright.

Diihr, Roger, Bloomville.

Every, Allen M., Bloomville.

Frank, George W., Bloomville.

Frayer, Miles P., Bloomville.

Frank, Martin L., Bloomville.

Haynes, Erastus C., Bloomville.

Hand, Fred, North Kortright.

Kosier, Antonio, Bloomville.

Loomis, Lynn L., North Kortright.

Murdock, Earl, Bloomville.

Mattice, Harold, Bloomville.

McAdams, Peter, South Kortright.

Schermerhorn, Wm., Kortright.

Todd, Harry, Bloomville.

White, Frances M., Bloomville.

No word has been received from Francis White and it is believed he may have been killed in action.

Army in U. S. and Navy.

Burgher, Eli, So. Kortright, army.

Dayton, Frederick, Bloomville, navy.

Frisbee, Miles, West Kortright, navy.

Matthews Gordon, South Kortright, marine corps.

Moxley, Kent, Kortright, navy.

Palmer, Carl, Bloomville, merchant marine.

Stronigan, Everett, Kortright, army.

Woolheater, Everett, Kortright, army.

Wood, Clyde, North Kortright, army.

Student Army Training Corps.

Jones, Linn Milton, Union.

MacLaurey, Bruce K., Union.

Total, 36; overseas, 20; Student Army Training Corps, 2; deaths, 5.

ROXBURY. Killed in Action.

Dudley, Earl B., Roxbury.

German, Roscoe L., Roxbury.

Died of Disease.

Regoni, Christiano, Vega.

American Expeditionary Forces.

Booth, Lieut, Frank, Roxbury.

Brower, Andrew J., Roxbury.

Cronk, Hervie, Grand Gorge.

Cronk, Raymond, Grand Gorge.

Chase, James, Roxbury.

Carman, Clifford, Roxbury.

Felton, William, Roxbury.

Hulbert, Roy J., Roxbury.

Hunter, Walter V., Grand Gorge.

Houck, Charles H., Grand Gorge.

Harris, Theodore, Roxbury.

Hamilton, Andrew J., Roxbury.

Henderson, Adam L., Roxbury.

Joslyn, Arley, Grand Gorge.

Jones, Frank, Grand Gorge.

Moseman, George, Grand Gorge.

Mondore, Edward, Grand Gorge.

Merwin, Charles, Grand Gorge.

Murray, Floyd, Roxbury.

Mattice, William H., Roxbury.

Parker, Harold, Grand Gorge.

Partridge, Harry B., Grand Gorge.

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Shuman, William, Grand Gorge.

Smith, Oscar, Roxbury.

Tupper, George W., Roxbury.

Underwood, George H., Roxbury.

Van Aken, Floyd, Roxbury.

Vredenburgh, Ellis A., Westkill.

Van Aken, Roy, Roxbury.

Army in U. S. and Navy.

Allen, John, Grand Gorge, army.

Booth, Leon C., Grand Gorge, army.

Bevins, Oscar, Grand Gorge, army.

Caswell, Dewey, Roxbury, army.

Carman, Frank, Grand Gorge, army.

Cooger, Jacob, Schenectady, army.

Dudley, Lieut, William, Roxbury, aviation.

DeLong, Sherman, Grand Gorge.

Diegnan, Leo, Grand Gorge, army.

Draffen, Harold, Grand Gorge, army.

Ellis, Russell, Grand Gorge, army.

Felton, Alfred, Roxbury, army.

Gordon, James, Grand Gorge, navy.

Humphrey, Capt. Robert F., Roxbury, army.

Hamilton, Edward, Roxbury, army.

Hughes, Ray J., Roxbury, army.

Hunter, Wallace, Grand Gorge, Navy.

Hanley, Peter, Grand Gorge, army.

Joslyn, Clarence L., Grand Gorge, army.

Jones, Charles, Grand Gorge, army.

Keyser, George A., Roxbury, army.

Kelly, John, Denver, army.

Kelley, F. Marion, Roxbury, army.

Kraw, George H., Grand Gorge, army.

Morse, Grant, Roxbury, army.

Muller, Henry, Roxbury, army.

Muller, Lieut. George, Roxbury, army.

Morris, Frank, Grand Gorge, army.

Mondore, Fred, Grand Gorge, army.

Mackey, Robert, Grand Gorge, army.

Norton, Otto B., Gilboa, army.

Oakley, Harold, Grand Gorge, army.

Osterhout, Harry, Stamford, army.

Pindar, Howard L., Grand Gorge, army.

Rowe, Basil, Grand Gorge, army.

Richtmyer, Forest B., Grand Gorge, army.

Rickard, Walter, Roxbury, army.

Spencer, Louis, Grand Gorge, army.

VanDyke, Lawrence, Grand Gorge, army.

Whitney, Fayette W., Roxbury, army.

Wallace, George T., Grand Gorge, army.

Y. M. C. A. Work.

Cronk, James T., Roxbury.

Total, 74; overseas, 29, deaths, 3.

BOWEN VERDICT AFFIRMED Verdict of $900 against the Erie Railroad Will Stand.

(From our Hancock cor.)

The damage action of F. O. Bowen of Hancock against the Erie railroad company to recover damages for the death of Mr. Bowen’s mother, Mrs. Amanda Bowen, has again been decided in favor of Mr. Bowen. It will be remembered that Mrs. Bowen was killed at Hancock in September, 1917, by an Erie engine. The damage action was tried at the May, 1918, term of Supreme Court in Delhi, and resulted in a verdict of $900 and costs for Mr. Bowen.

The railroad company carried up the case to the higher court, which has sustained the verdict of the lower court.

Stockton Avenue School.

Within the last few weeks twelve new students have entered our school. Plans are being made for the purchase of a victrola or Edison in the near future.

The members of the teachers’ training class are to begin their practice teaching February 10.

On February 4 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew More will entertain the Stockton avenue faculty at supper.

Our seventh grade were very successful in passing their regents examinations in geography. The entire class of twenty-seven tried the examination, all but two of them passing, and eleven having a

standing of ninety or above.

JURORS FOR SUPREME COURT Names Drawn for Term Beginning at Delhi, Monday, February 10.

Below are the lists of jurors drawn to serve at a trial and special term supreme court, to be held at Delhi, commencing on Monday, February 10.

Grand Jurors.

Hiram Montgomery, Roxbury.

Jacob Seibert, Hancock.

Frank J. Van Dusen, Fergusonville.

Samuel F. Penfield, Delhi.

Willard H. Hendrix, Margaretville.

John Green, Franklin Depot.

Nicholas Raeisner, Downsville.

Fred Turner, Deposit.

E. L. Rowell, Franklin.

Albert D. Keator, Margaretville.

Richard H. Suttle, Downsville.

James Trudden, Roscoe, R. D. Ivan G. Signor, Downsville.

William F. Penny, Cadosia.

Amasa J. Shaver, Meridale.

Clinton D. Ostrom, Walton.

Hector W. Cowan, Hobert.

N. G. Cook, Davenport.

Howard Stoodley, Rock Rift.

Joseph Goodrich, Walton.

C. T. Matthews, Delhi.

Carl McCune, Shavertown.

Charles Muir, Arena.

R. T. Kinch, Franklin.

Trial Jurors.

George Lockwood, Downsville.

L. A. Reynolds, Arena.

J. E. Goodsell, Delhi.

Lewis Terrell, Delhi.

Walter G. Coulter, Bovina Center.

William Schermerhorn, Davenport.

Herbert G. Francisco, Corbett.

John W. McCune, Bovina Center.

Norman L. Miner, Shavertown, R. D. 1.

Clark B. Simmons, South Kortright.

B. L. Van Kleck, Meridale.

William Gilmore, Hobart.

John T. Middlemist, Walton.

J. E. Hall, Sidney.

R. B. Wheeler, Sidney.

Grant Brisbane, Shavertown, R. D. 1.

Grant Maxwell, Delhi.

E. A. Whitney, So. Kortright.

Walter Shackelton, Delhi.

Clarence Sherman, Delhi, R. D. 2.

James Coffman, East Branch.

Andrew J. Delameter, Hamden.

Michael Kelly, Roscoe.

Lincoln Epps, Oneonta, R. D. 3.

Fred W. Terrell, Delhi.

Orrin Keller, Sidney.

Frank Spencer, Franklin.

Fayette Hillis, Jefferson.

Milton Hallock, Jefferson.

James McMorris, Jefferson.

Merton Finch, Tacoma.

Irving Hutson, Frasers.

Ralph Clark, Stamford.

D. W. Benjamin, Stamford.

J. K. Grant, Stamford.

Nathaniel Cook, Davenport.

SEED LODGED IN WINDPIPE Grandson of Rev. S. E. Carr Undergoes Delicate Operation.

Rev. and Mrs. S. E. Carr of Walton were called to Utica Tuesday to visit their grandson, Carr Adams, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adams of Cannonsville, who underwent a delicate operation in that city Wednesday of last week. November 10th the little boy in some way got hold of a watermelon seed which he swallowed. The seed became lodged in his trachea, shutting all air out of one lung.

Dr. Farrell of Utica made an incision into the windpipe through the neck and succeeded in removing the seed. The physician stated that the child would suffer no ill effects from the operation.

Make Maple Sugar In January.

Elmer Elderkin is probably the first Walton man to make maple syrup in 1919. Mr. Elderkin tapped a number of trees last week and received a good run of sap for several

days. The maple sugar was sold in Walton stores at forty cents a pound.

14,341 VOTERS ENROLLED 5,446 Women Exercised First Right of Franchise.

The commissioners of election have completed the tabulation of the political enrollment in Delaware county for the year 19181919. The total enrollment in the county was 14,341, or 8,895 men and 5,446 women. The figures show the falling off in the number of votes polled last fall in comparison with 1917, as at the 1917 election 9,990 men enrolled and the following spring about 5.400 women availed themselves of the law which gave them the privilege of enrollment. The political affiliations of those who enrolled this year were as follows: Republican, 8,884; Democrat, 4,224; Prohibition, 734; Socialist, 114; no designation, 422; void, 65. With a full enrollment the county would show a nominal Republican plurality of about 5,000. As the enrollment is made at the general election in November, the enrollment of 5,446 women shows that that number of women voted in the county last fall.

CHILD TERRIBLY BURNED Celluloid Comb Caught Fire From Stove.

Harwill, the thirteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Kelly of McClure, near Deposit, was seriously burned Tuesday morning about 11:30 o’clock. He was playing with a celluloid comb and in some manner it caught fire from a stove and the child was terrible burned about the head, body and right arm. His condition is hopeful.

Civil War Pensioners Decreasing.

The annual report of the secretary of the interior discloses the latest figures on the number of pensioners in the country and reminds us that the great and glorious army of the sixties is being rapidly mustered out. The number of Civil war soldiers on the roll on June 30, 1918, was 298,808,

a decrease of 30,418 from 1917.

During 1918, 30,466 veterans died, a total less by 2,766 than in the year previous. The number of Civil war widows on the roll on June 30, 1918, was 288,815, an increase over 1917 of 4,599.

Wounded Soldiers Discharged.

Corp. Frank C. Roda, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Roda, is the second Walton boy who went out with Co. F and was wounded in action, to return home. Corp. Roda was wounded in the big drive of September 29. He received two machine gun bullet wounds, one in the back, which just grazed the spine, and the second in the left arm. He was in an English hospital for some weeks and returned to New York last month. He has now received his honorable discharge from service and has practically recovered from the severe injuries he sustained. Corporal Frank Felter of Readburn, who was gassed, has also received his discharge from service and came home Monday. Monroe Cole of Sidney, another Co. F boy who was wounded, has been discharged and is now at his home. Arthur F. Snyder of Delhi, of Co. F, 107th Inf., who was both wounded and gassed, is at his home in Delhi on a furlough. William Finigan of Apex, of the Hdqs. Co. 107th Inf., who was wounded in the arm and leg, has been discharged and returned home Wednesday. Harold King, a Sidney boy who went out with the Pennsylvania national guard and was wounded has also been released from service.

RED CROSS NOTES More than 200 ladies responded to the call for workers at the Parish House this week, and as a result the large allotment of refugee garments, that had been assigned to Walton and her auxiliaries, was completed. When the work from the branches is received, the total allotment of 1,200 garments will be shipped.

The next allotment of work from headquarters has not yet arrived, so that the work rooms will not be opened next Wednesday. On the arrival of new work, the ladies will be notified through the press and pulpits.

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“Start with doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” - Francis of Assisi.

Good Luck to students that have taken the regents exams and those who still have some to take due to recent storms that caused schools to close and tests to be postponed. January has taken a toll on roads and storms have caused many businesses to close and events to be rescheduled. It seems cold weather will set in and may cause many more cancellations and delays.

Good luck all during the government shut down. We wish them luck to settle a compromise so people can get back to work and on with their lives.

Many people have stepped up to help those affected. I am sure that is appreciated.

Mark the calendar for a Disney World sneak peak performance at the Sidney High School auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7. Get out there and support the music students and staff to show them how much they are appreciated.

Here on the farm the fellas have worked to keep up with

Condolences to the Bauldauf family. And get well wishes to Abby Stone and Liz Bowie.

Cold weather doesn’t keep players from the first and third Monday game days. Some pinochle players made it to the Hamden Town Hall Monday, Jan. 21, despite the below zero degree weather. They played four handed pinochle, with two playing Sequence. No one wanted to go back out into the cold, so the players stayed until after 3 p.m.

We hope for warmer weather for the next Game Day on Monday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. at the Hamden Town Hall. All are most welcome to come, share stories, conversation, and games. Snacks and hot beverages are provided.

Frigid cold may not keep seniors at home, but ice does.

The regular monthly luncheon meeting of the Hamden Senior Club, which was to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Hamden Town Hall, was cancelled due to freezing rain that turned the snow-covered walks, driveways, and roadways into layers of ice. Lyndsay Komosinski from NY Connects, housed at the Office of the Aging, was to have spoken to the group on the scams and frauds that are in our area so we can protect ourselves from becoming victims. Her talk

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The vet came to check the cows and the milk tester will probably be here soon to take milk samples for production; we will get the results in the mail the following week.

Because of the bad weather, there were not many people at the farmer’s tax school at the Cornell Cooperative Extension conference room in Hamden.

It is always good to learn of changes on the federal and state returns. We thank the ladies for their help and explanations. We were saddened by the death of a fellow farmer who had been at the meetings for many years.

We wish his family well.

Birthday greetings for the end of January: Mari Cumm, Chelsie Ruff Ross, Clarissa DeMott, Bob Morey, Bob Hawkins; for February: Jason Curtis, Sue Brown, Heather Signor, Anne Warner, Ember McKown, Gregg Dean, Scott William Barse, Marjorie Mott and Dashiell Hepworth.

Have a great day everyone.

Masonville Federated Church Sunday services are at 11 a.m., adult Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.

The church’s pancake breakfast will be Saturday, Feb. 2 from 7 to 10 a.m. There will also be a bake sale.

will be rescheduled for later this year. The next monthly meeting will be at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Hamden Town Hall. All are invited to attend this dish-to-pass and program event.

Church services for the Hamden, DeLancey and West Delhi churches for Sunday, Feb. 3 will be held in the DeLancey Church at 11 a.m. The Rev. Connie Stone will lead the service. Communion will be served.

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend. Whoever you root for, stay safe.

The Delaware River Lodge recently hosted the Central Leatherstocking District’s Ritual Competition. Brother George R. Thompson Jr. (DSA) won in the greater than 10 years in Masonry division and Brother Nathan Tweedie won in the less than 10 years in Masonry division. Congratulations to these men on their accomplishments.

Last week’s trivia question: How many winners were there at the CLASI Night out event? The event had 90 prizes and helped to raise close to $3000 to be split between Karen Wakin and Scott Lenci, two neighbors in need.

This week’s trivia question: What was the original name of the Ontario & Western railroad that reached Delhi on Jan. 18, 1872?

Community volunteers of the week are the members of C.L.A.S.I. who planned last weekend’s C.L.A.S.I Night Out event that raised funds for community members in need.

Thanks to the ladies in the group, many people had a fun night out while doing good for someone else. Thanks to the dealers who made the event possible, and to Kappa Sigma Epsilon, who helped set up and clean up.

The 2019 kick-off event for the Delaware County Relay For Life will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, Walton. There will be fundraiser information, event details, networking, food and more. It’s never too late to register.

The Kirk Thrift Shoppe will

host customer appreciation days Feb. 1 and 2. Enjoy hot beverages, cookies or soup. Check out gifts and clothes to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style. The shop is in the First Presbyterian Church of Delhi, 4 Clinton Street and is open every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“My Free Taxes” events will take place at SUNY Delhi on Saturdays during February and March. If your family made less than $66,0000 last year and you need help with your taxes, go to room 148 in Sanford Hall on Feb. 2, 9, or 16, or March 9, 16, 23, or 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Kimberly Lorraine, executive director of the United Way of Delaware and Otsego counties: 607-432-8006.

The annual ice harvest festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Hanford Mills Museum, 51 county Route 12, East Meredith. The event features ice harvesting on the pond, children’s activities, horse-drawn sleigh rides, bonfires, ice fishing, and a hot soup buffet. There will also be demonstrations of ice sculpting, blacksmithing, and historic cooking. Call 607-2785744 for more information.

Fostering Art and Friendship event on Feb. 2 at St. John’s Church, 134 Main Street, from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. They will be painting and starting to work on a cardboard town. Call Susan at 435-4411 for more information. The event is free but if possible a small donation is suggested to cover rental fee for the room.

If you can’t make it on Feb. 2 we will return on Feb. 16, and every other Saturday. Get creative and shake off a bit of the winter blahs.

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held for the Burnham family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Delhi American Legion. Donations will be

accepted to help the family after Sheila’s husband passed away unexpectedly. There will also be raffles. Thank you to Hope Knapp and Kim Eighmey, who organized this fundraiser.

The Hamden Hill Ridge Riders will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 3 at the group’s clubhouse, 1021 Covert Hollow Road, Hamden.

The Little Delaware Youth Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3 at the United Ministry.

The Our Place Social Center runs every Wednesday afternoon from noon to 3 p.m. at Saint James Church, 55 Lake Delaware Drive off of state Route 28.

The Meridale Ladies Aid Society meets the first Friday of the month: Call President Mary Hamilton, 607-746-3652, or Alice Fraser, 607-746-3350, to confirm the meeting on Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Meridale Community Church, county Route 10, Meridale. Donald W. Gleason Post #190 meets on the first Monday of each month: Join them Monday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Delhi American Legion. Tickets are available for the 31st annual Bloomville-American Legion Clambake, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23. Stop by the Legion after 1 p.m. or call 607746-3036 to reserve tickets. The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the back building of the Delhi Telephone Company.

Mark the calendar for the next Community Star Networking Mixer on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Bagels & Cream.

The Delhi Food Bank is open Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the United Ministry Church.

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Grantee Early, Peter D. & Deborah A. Stafford, George C. McNee, Gail

Delhi

Oliver, Molly A.

Walton Hamden

Decker, Carol Schreier Noeth, Andreas G.

0.00 1100.00

Harpersfield

Sellevold, Amber Clark, Tanya

680.00

Harpersfield

Sellevold, David T. & Patricia L. Tait, Cunthia J. Sellevold, Erik D. Maricle, Scott A. & Kristie L. Cambanella, LLC Kenyon Acres, LLC Kenyon Acres, LLC

406.00 100.00 0.00 0.00

Topcu, Arif Ayhan

272.00

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Davenport

700.00

Colchester

Cahill, John McConnell, Michael Spensieri, Michael T.

Roxbury

Prager, Elizabeth

140.00

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